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‘I never thought I’d see that in my lifetime’: Three generations of Indigenous family witness Pope’s apology
By Creeson Agecoutay and Daniel Otis
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ROME (CTV Network) — Three generations of the Nepinak family were present Friday when Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system. “I never thought I’d see that in my lifetime,” residential school survivor Frederick Nepinak told CTV News in Rome. “My wife and I got emotional there when he said that he’s very sorry.” The traumatic legacy of residential schools is entrenched in their family history. Frederick and his wife Theresa Nepinak are both survivors. They were accompanied at the Vatican by their daughter-in-law Cindy Woodhouse, the Assembly of First Nation’s regional chief for Manitoba. “My mom tells me really horrific stories, my dad has told me really horrific stories, and it’s hard to hear them,” Woodhouse told CTV News. “All different kinds of emotions you could feel in that room: anger, and people trying to come to grips, I think, with how our lives have been transformed over the years.” Woodhouse’s eight-year-old son Kolt was also there for the emotional and historic moment Friday. “I feel like it’s an important thing for him to witness, that someday when I’m gone from this that he remembers, and that all these young people remember so that this doesn’t happen to another child again,” Woodhouse said. The apology came after a week of meetings between Pope Francis and First Nations, Inuit and Metis delegates. The Pope vowed Friday to visit Canada to deliver an in-person apology to residential school survivors, which could happen as soon as late July. Beginning in the late 1800s, approximately 150,000 Indigenous children were separated from their families and forced to attend residential schools, which aimed to replace their languages and culture with English and Christian beliefs. Largely run by the Catholic Church, numerous cases of abuse and at least 4,100 deaths have been documented at former boarding schools, where thousands of confirmed and unmarked graves have been found. Canada’s last residential school closed in 1996.
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PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a system to automatically detect if a weapon is inside a car that is pulled over by a police officer," said an inventor, from Immokalee, Fla., "so I invented the X - Z. My design would provide added peace of mind by assuring that the officer is alert, informed and well-prepared."
The invention provides an effective way for a police officer to detect a weapon inside a stopped vehicle. In doing so, it allows the officer to approach with extreme caution if needed. As a result, it enhances safety and it helps to avoid a confrontation and shooting. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for law enforcement officers and military applications. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Naples sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NPL-399, 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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Accelerating Breakthrough Platform Focused on Market Share Strategies
DALLAS, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HundredX, Inc., a novel real-time market share strategy platform, successfully completed a financing round bringing the Company's total funding to over $80 million. Proceeds will be used to grow HundredX's ethically-sourced customer experience database and to accelerate client acquisition and product development. The financing was backed by an array of prominent business leaders including Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas, and Charles "Chuck" Schwab, discount brokerage pioneer.
HundredX is an innovative large-scale platform designed to help executives, investors and consultants make key competitive decisions in real-time and at a dramatically lower cost. "Today's hyper-dynamic business environment requires a different approach to strategy development than legacy projects that cost millions of dollars, are labor intensive and painfully slow," said Rob Pace, HundredX Founder & CEO.
Combining decades of strategy and investment expertise with advanced AI capabilities, HundredX transforms its proprietary database on millions of consumer experiences into strategy insights that identify future customer purchase decisions and highlight the actions that will most benefit a specific company over its competitors.
"Leveraging HundredX, we are able to provide our executive clients with higher quality insights cutting project time and costs in half." Said John Hayes, founder of Hayes Enterprises and former CMO at American Express. "For example, HundredX has been a key data engine powering our ability to help a client understand their strengths and weaknesses in the market and to build a narrative to drive meaningful revenue growth."
Unique to HundredX is its dual mission. "Our business model starts with ethically-sourced data from millions of customer experiences created through the HundredX Causes™ program", explained Andre Benjamin, Head of Strategy at HundredX and a former research analyst covering top data companies for Goldman Sachs. "To source honest feedback from everyday consumers, we created programs where hundreds of diverse non-profit and other cause-based organizations generate millions of dollars in combined funding. Supporters of these causes can 'give without spending' by simply sharing their range of experiences as customers."
"The HundredX platform helped FC Dallas youth soccer teams and their families raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for needs-based scholarships and equipment," said Clark Hunt. "More than 90% of the eligible users opted in to provide consumer feedback and raise funds through the program."
Unlike legacy survey models that collect data on one or a limited set of brands, HundredX feedback providers self-select the portfolio of businesses and brands they use from over 2,000 options using an intuitive, socially responsible listening tool. Companies from across the consumer landscape, such as leading restaurants, retailers, consumer product goods, healthcare, and technology companies, among many other sectors, are included on the platform. The result is a continuous stream of millions of pieces of double-blind data from a diverse group of consumers from across the US.
"In business, I saw that the leaders who prioritized customer experience and had actionable insights always won. Advising nonprofits, I observed tens of millions of passionate supporters who understood the funding needs but could not always write a check. HundredX unites these two worlds and serves as a new model to blend doing good and doing well in business," said CEO Pace, a former National Chair of the Salvation Army and Goldman Sachs Partner.
About HundredX
HundredX, Inc., is an innovative real-time market share strategy platform. The Company combines proprietary cross-wallet consumer feedback data with strategy expertise, investment experience and data science to deliver breakthrough insights that inform leaders about changing competitive landscapes and key opportunities to grow market share. The HundredX Causes program provides ethically-sourced customer experience data while generating millions of dollars in funding for diverse causes.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, HundredX was founded by Rob Pace, a former senior Partner at Goldman Sachs and National Chair at the Salvation Army. For more information on HundredX, please visit www.hundredx.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than $541 billion in assets under management*, today announced new senior hires on its legal team.
Chris Rohrbacher joins Allspring as Deputy General Counsel, reporting to Kate McKinley, Chief Legal Officer. Chris leads the teams that provide legal support to Allspring's U.S.-registered and private funds, registered investment advisers and broker-dealer, institutional distribution channels, and fund boards. Chris joins from Nuveen, LLC, where he most recently served as managing associate general counsel and was responsible for leading a team of attorneys and paralegals supporting all aspects of the fund business. Before that, Chris worked as an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom LLP.
Heather White joins Allspring as Global Human Resources and Employment Senior Counsel, reporting to Kate McKinley. Heather is responsible for advising on Allspring's legal HR matters, with respect to employment, compensation, and benefits. She joins from TIAA, where she served as associate general counsel responsible for managing employment litigation and advising various lines of business on employment, compliance, and regulatory matters. Prior to that, Heather was a partner at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP.
These additions to our Legal team organizational structure, in partnership with our Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions all reporting up to our chief legal officer, are designed to help Allspring continue our journey toward building a world-class, independent global asset management firm.
"It is my pleasure to welcome Chris and Heather to our team. Both bring a wealth of legal experience and expertise to Allspring. By providing Allspring with industry-leading legal guidance across our global footprint, we enable Allspring to elevate investing to be worth more with each decision we make," stated Kate McKinley, Chief Legal Officer at Allspring.
To learn more about Allspring and our mission to elevate investing, please visit
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About Allspring Global Investments
Allspring Global Investments™ is an independent asset management company with more than $541 billion in assets under management*, offices around the world and investment teams supported by 450 investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes.
Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC). Associated with Allspring is Galliard Capital Management, LLC (an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company).
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and Russian officials blamed each other Saturday for the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war in an attack on a prison in a separatist-controlled area. The International Red Cross asked to visit the prison to make sure the scores of wounded POWs had proper treatment, but said its request had not been granted so far.
Meanwhile, Russia kept launching attacks on several Ukrainian cities, hitting a school and a bus station.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the ICRC and the United Nations have a duty to react to the shelling of the prison complex in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk province, and he called again for Russia to be declared a terrorist state.
“Condemnation at the level of political rhetoric is not enough for this mass murder,” he said.
Separatist authorities and Russian officials said the attack Friday killed 53 Ukrainian POWs and wounded another 75. Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday issued a list naming 48 Ukrainian fighters, aged 20 to 62, who died in the attack; it was not clear if the ministry had revised its fatality count.
Satellite photos taken before and after the attack show that a small, squarish building in the middle of the Olenivka prison complex was demolished, its roof in splinters.
Both Ukraine and Russia alleged the attack on the prison was premeditated and intended to silence the Ukrainian prisoners and destroy evidence.
The ICRC, which has organized civilian evacuations and worked to monitor the treatment of POWs held by Russia and Ukraine, said it requested access to the prison “to determine the health and condition of all the people present on-site at the time of the attack.”
“Our priority right now is making sure that the wounded receive lifesaving treatment and that the bodies of those who lost their lives are dealt with in a dignified manner,” the Red Cross said.
But the organization said late Saturday that its request to access the prison had not been granted yet.
“Granting ICRC access to POWs is an obligation of parties to conflict under the Geneva Conventions,” the ICRC said on Twitter.
Russia claimed Ukraine’s military used U.S.-supplied precision rocket launchers to target the prison in Olenivka, a settlement controlled by the Moscow-backed Donetsk People’s Republic.
The Ukrainian military accused the Russians of shelling the prison to cover up the alleged torture and execution of Ukrainians there.
The Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington, said the competing claims and limited information prevented assigning full responsibility for the attack but the “available visual evidence appears to support the Ukrainian claim more than the Russian.”
Moscow has opened a probe into the attack and the U.N. said it also was prepared to send investigators. U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said “we stand ready to send a group of experts able to conduct an investigation, requiring the consent of the parties, and we fully support the initiatives” of the Red Cross.
Elsewhere in eastern Ukraine, Russian rockets hit a school in Kharkiv and a bus station in Sloviansk, among other strikes. In southern Ukraine, one person was reported killed and six injured in shelling in a residential area in Mykolaiv, local officials said.
Russian and separatist forces are trying to take full control of the Donetsk region, one of two eastern provinces that Russia has recognized as sovereign states.
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk warned Saturday that Ukrainian-controlled parts of Donetsk will face severe heating problems this winter because of the destruction of gas mains. She called for a mandatory evacuation of residents before the cold weather sets in.
The prison attack reportedly killed Ukrainian soldiers captured in May after the fall of Mariupol, a Black Sea port city where troops and the Azov Regiment of the national guard famously held out against a months-long Russian siege.
On Saturday, an association of Azov fighters’ relatives dressed in black demonstrated outside Kyiv’s St. Sophia Cathedral and called for Russia to be designated a terrorist state for violating the Geneva Convention’s rules for the treatment of war prisoners.
A woman wearing dark glasses who gave only her first name, Iryna, was waiting for news of her 23-year-old son.
“I don`t know how is he, where is he, if he is alive or no. I don`t know. It`s a horror, only horror,” she said.
On the energy front, Russia’s state-owned natural gas corporation said Saturday it has halted shipments to Latvia because of contract violations. Gas giant Gazprom said the shipments were stopped because Latvia broke “terms for extraction of gas.”
The statement likely referred to a refusal to meet Russia’s demand for gas payments in rubles rather than other currencies. Gazprom has previously suspended gas shipments to other EU countries, including the Netherlands, Poland and Bulgaria, because they would not pay in rubles.
EU nations have been scrambling to secure other energy sources, fearing that Russia will cut off more gas supplies as winter approaches.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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The partnership will make real time life event alerts available to Sureify's LifetimeENGAGE users
Richmond, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fenris Digital (Fenris), an insurance data sourcing innovator providing a suite of API-delivered, SOC 2 compliant products, is pleased to announce a new partnership with enterprise life insurance platform Sureify to deliver Life Events Monitoring and Alerts (LEMA) to users of Sureify's LifetimeENGAGE to increase customer interaction and, ultimately, satisfaction.
The new collaboration will make Fenris Life Event Monitoring and Alerts available on Sureify's LifetimeENGAGE, a platform that helps carriers and agents foster lifelong relationships with policyholders, driving health and wellness initiatives, purchasing decisions, financial education and more. By making Fenris' life event alerts available through its platform, Sureify's carrier and broker customers will be provided with real-time alerts about changes in the life of policyholders that would warrant a review of current coverage.
"The lives of our client's policyholders are changing faster than ever. Insurance providers need to be aware of these changes in real time so they can engage with their customers at exactly the right moments," said Sureify COO Ryan Swanson. "By integrating with Fenris, we're investing to ensure that, through our clients, modern policyholders' needs are being almost proactively met, which is immense."
"Data is at the heart of a carrier's engagement practices that lead to informed agents guiding policyholders along the customer lifecycle," said Jennifer Linton, CEO and Founder of Fenris. "Working with Sureify to make our real-time alerts available to the life insurance space will give agents, brokers, and carriers the insight they need at the right time to nurture their relationship with policyholders."
Fenris utilizes data repositories of 255+ million adults, 130+ million households, 30+ million small businesses, and complete coverage of all properties in the U.S. to enable better customer acquisition for traditional, innovative, and embedded insurance providers. Using Fenris' Life Event Monitoring and Alerts improves engagement, increases retention rates, leads to business growth through real-time alerts to prompt outreach to policyholders.
About Fenris
Fenris Digital (Fenris) is an insurance data sourcing innovator delivering a suite of API-delivered, SOC2 compliant products which leverage well-established, proprietary data repositories for Predictive Scoring, Data Enrichment and Pre-fill, and Life Event Monitoring & Alerts (LEMA), to enable modern customer acquisition workflows across auto, home, life, and small commercial lines. For more information, please visit www.fenrisd.com.
About Sureify
Sureify's mission is to modernize the life insurance industry by helping carriers acquire, service, and engage their customers with one enterprise platform: Lifetime. Sureify enables omnichannel sales with LifetimeACQUIRE, a product that drives placement rates via quoting, e-application, automated underwriting, and new business transmission. With LifetimeSERVICE, insurers are offering their in-force customers comprehensive self-service portals and native applications. Lastly, LifetimeENGAGE fosters a lifelong relationship between carriers and their policyholders with multifaceted engagement programs and analytics, leading to greater lifetime value of each policyholder. Visit www.sureify.com to learn more.
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More than a game: Local Central State University alumni celebrate HBCUs
CANTON − The stories come as fast as the laughter.
Some proud Central State University alumni met Wednesday to share their experiences as students and why they feel HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, have much to offer today's generation, from the equality of education to long-lasting ties and friendships.
"They taught us who we were," said Stephanie Patrick, a retired Canton City Schools educator who followed in a cousin's footsteps to Central State. "You learned who you were, and what you were supposed to be."
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Central State is one of two HBCUs featured in this year's Black College Hall of Fame Classic celebration. On Sunday, the Marauders of Central State in Wilberforce, Ohio, will play the Winston-Salem State University Rams at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
The now-annual celebration is an outgrowth of the Black College Football Hall of Fame, now housed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.
Alumni recall good times at Central State University
Patrick's childhood friend and Central State classmate Gwen Barrette Rosegreen said she loved Central State so much that she stayed an extra year, graduating in 1970.
"I loved the folks," she said with a smile. "It felt good. I hated to leave."
Rosegreen recalled the strict curfews imposed by the house mothers who were always on the lookout.
"I got into trouble the week before Thanksgiving, and then got into trouble the week I got back," she said to laughter.
Patrick, who graduated in 1969, described Central State as a "family-type atmosphere," where students were held accountable by professors and administrators.
"Dr. Edna Henderson, the director of education, she was like your mother away from home," she said.
Jeaneen McIlwain-McDaniels, class of 1981, said she chose Central State after attending a college fair.
"I had wanted to go to an HBCU. I had not wanted to leave Ohio because I had been an exchange student," she said. "My friend Sylvia Ramos and I went to a college fair, and I said, 'That's my college right there.'"
Embracing Black culture and education
McIlwain-McDaniels said it wasn't unusual for a student to be stopped on campus by Central State President Arthur Thomas.
"He would ask you, 'Who are you? Why are you here? What are you proud to be?'" she said.
The faculty, Patrick added, "Taught us about our Blackness."
Ted Thomas, a retired Ohio Power executive and member of the class of 1969, served in the Air Force and attended Kent State University before transferring to Central State.
"I grew up in the era of the Black Panthers," he said. " I was interested in a Black atmosphere."
Otis Trotter, a graduate of Washington High School in Massillon, said that when he arrived on Central State's campus in 1974 after a deadly tornado decimated the area, some incoming students turned back after seeing the damage. Trotter opted to stay because after growing up in Newcomerstown and West Virginia, he wanted the experience of a predominately Black school.
"We had classes in trailers, but we persevered," said Trotter, who graduated in 1978.
Ronald Bush and his best friend, James Hall, were a year behind Trotter.
"We were the strength of that class," said Bush, who graduated in 1979. "We got close and were determined to be the class that stuck it out. It's almost like we wanted to stay for the classes that came after."
Bush said attending Central State exposed him to Black excellence.
"I saw Black professors teaching all kinds of great things, writing books," he said. "I wanted to learn more. I was overwhelmed. The professors always encouraged us."
Hall, who had a track scholarship to Central State, said students were inspired and encouraged by faculty in and out of class. He recalled mandatory attendances to hear such national figures as the Rev. Jesse Jackson speak.
"We had Rosa Parks when we graduated," said Bush, the first of 11 siblings to graduate from college.
Patrick said she remembers the campus erupting in anger and violence following the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.
"We had to come home. They shut down the campus. It was chaos. Everyone was upset," she said.
The history of HBCUs in Ohio
America's HBCUs were born from necessity. With many formed shortly after the Civil War, the goal was to provide Black Americans with opportunities for higher education in a safe and accepting environment.
Ohio is home to two HBCUs: Wilberforce University, America's first HBCU, was founded by the AME church in 1855. Central State was started in 1887 as a two-year public school for teaching and industrial training at Wilberforce before splitting off in 1947. It became Central State College in 1951 and gained university status in 1965.
The alumni said HBCUs offer Black students the encouragement, connection, and nurturing often lacking at traditional schools.
There was laughter about the parties and the "Hannigans," students who were enrolled but who didn't have a place to stay so they hopped from dorm to dorm or couch to couch. No one knows how the name came about.
Everyone, the alums said, had a "side hustle" to make money.
"I was a bootleg hairdresser," Patrick said to laughter.
McIlwain-McDaniels sold hot dogs from her dorm, mostly to hungry football players.
"It was a rural area, so once the cafeteria closed, you didn't eat," she said. "We made so much money it was coming out of our ears."
She still maintains strong friendships with former classmates.
"You felt like you belonged unlike at other schools where you were just there," said McIlwain-McDaniels, a retired corporate attorney who also graduated from the University of Akron's law school. "You had to work harder at an HBCU to fail. They were on your back."
Patrick refutes the notion that HBCUs are party schools and that larger schools have more to offer than HBCUs like Central State, which has about 1,700 students.
"I think many kids have been brainwashed about big universities and schools," she said. "They don't understand what HBCUs are. Some kids need Harvard. We have kids who need to go to HBCUs."
McIlwain-McDaniels recalled a Central State faculty member intervening for her when the law school wanted her to take a remedial summer course, she suspects, because she graduated from an HBCU.
A couple of the alumni stated that high school didn't prepare them for college, adding that in some cases, they were even discouraged from attending.
"Central was set up to help students like that," Patrick said. "Our people need to consider HBCUs. It's nurturing, you get a top education, and it's affordable."
Thomas, who said he was one of those high school students, said Central State's faculty took a personal interest in everyone.
"They would advise, encourage and motivate," he said.
McIlwain-McDaniels agrees.
"If you look around, they continue to educate," she said. "Not just Central State, but HBCUs in general. Think about who's come out of them and what they've done. I could have gone to a predominately white institution, but Central State didn't fail me."
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CHONGQING, China, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to continuously leverage the brand value of the World Natural Heritage Site and better build an exchange bridge to introduce Wulong to the world, a conference to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Wulong Karst's successful inclusion into the World Natural Heritage List was held in Wulong District, southwest China's Chongqing. The conference focuses on the strict protection, continuous inheritance and sustainable utilization of the precious site, according to the Publicity Department of Wulong District, Chongqing Municipality.
Wulong, located in the lower reaches of Wujiang River in the southeast of Chongqing, enjoys convenient transportation such as roads, railways, waterways and civil airports.
In 1994, marked by the opening of Furong Cave to the public, Wulong tourism started to grow. In 2007, the Wulong Karst became the first World Natural Heritage Site in Chongqing. In 2015, it was honored as a model city in sustainable development by the United Nations. In 2008, Wulong started its second entrepreneurial attempt in tourism with the main goal of increasing the total number of tourists and strengthening the tourism economy. At present, Wulong District is a World Natural Heritage Site, a national tourism resort, and a national 5A tourist attraction, among others.
"Wulong has stayed firm in leveraging the natural heritage to empower tourism industry, which provides a local example of transforming and utilizing natural heritage value to improve people's livelihood," a senior official of Wulong District said.
Wulong received 40.7 million visits in 2021, 20 times that of 2008, while the overall tourism income reached 19.73 billion yuan, 19.6 times that of 2008. The sustainable development of tourism industry in Wulong has brought great economic, social and ecological benefits, forming a good circular interaction with natural heritage protection.
Yuan Daoxian, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said that in the past 15 years, Wulong has undergone sea changes, with impressive social, economic and cultural achievements. These are closely related to the successful inclusion into the World Natural Heritage List and Wulong's efforts in heritage protection and management.
With the stratification and individuation of tourism consumption demand and the specialization and sophistication of tourism development model, tourism industry has undergone all-round and comprehensive changes. In order to effectively respond to new challenges, in February this year, Wulong District launched the third entrepreneurial attempt in developing local tourism, which focused on going global. The local government has decided to speed up the development of Wulong into a world-renowned tourism destination and a green development innovation demonstration area.
Wulong has developed a plan to help local tourism go global, with 165 cultural tourism projects totaling 140.6 billion yuan in investment value. The plan proposed to build six industrial chains, including research, sports, art, health care, marriage and services, and promote the deep integration of tourism with industry, agriculture, construction and modern services.
The latest tourism development campaign no long just seeks to increase the number of tourists, but to improve the tourism quality and efficiency, so as to achieve common prosperity driven by tourism. Since the implementation, the campaign has achieved noticeable results. From January to May this year, Wulong received 14.85 million visits, up 11.5 percent year on year, and its overall tourism income reached 6.53 billion yuan, up 12.7 percent year on year.
Since the successful inclusion into the World Natural Heritage List, Wulong has made great efforts to make the natural heritage a global fame. The Furong Cave has formed a sister park with the Mammoth Cave in the United States and the Clamouse Cave in France. The Fairy Mountain signed a contract with Swiss Jungfrau and successfully held international and domestic academic conferences such as the 14th national cave academic conference. Wulong has established friendly and cooperative relations with six cities and regions, including Switzerland's Grindelwald and Italy's Subiaco, and expanded the circle of friends of international friendship cities. The popularity and influence of Wulong's karst world natural heritage are constantly expanding.
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Nearly 80 Korean War Veterans to Attend Reception that Honors Veterans of the
Battle of Chosin Reservoir and are known as 'The Chosin Few'
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., which is headquartered in Reston, VA, and its parent company, Dongwon of Seoul, South Korea, was proud to sponsor a luncheon today for more than 80 Korean War veterans. The luncheon was conducted as part of the National Chosin Few Reunion, which is being held at the Hilton Crystal City at the Washington Reagan National Airport, September 7-11, 2022.
"The Korean War veterans are American heroes and StarKist is honored to be a part of The Chosin Few Reunion," said Andrew Choe, StarKist President and CEO. "The Korean War veterans who fought in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in November and December 1950, fought valiantly to protect and preserve freedom for the United States and South Korea. It is an honor to demonstrate our appreciation for their service and sacrifice."
StarKist's support for the region's Korean War veterans started when the company held an annual luncheon for the Korean War veterans of Southwestern Pennsylvania more than 10 years ago. In April 2022, the company moved to Reston, VA, and is continuing its work to recognize and thank Korean War veterans.
"It's wonderful that after all of these years the Korean community both locally and internationally have rallied around The Chosin Few to help us commemorate the battle of the Chosin Reservoir," said Colonel Warren H. Wiedhahn, USMC (Ret) and The Chosin Few Chairman/CEO. "It means so much for us that our sacrifices and service during the Korean War are appreciated. We are thankful for StarKist and Dongwon for their support and involvement."
About StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. is a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient proteins. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce single-serve pouch products, which include StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations®. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist's charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.
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Body and Mind Flower and Extracts in Arkansas
Expanded Product portfolio in Ohio
LAS VEGAS and VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Body and Mind Inc. (CSE: BAMM) (OTCQB: BMMJ) (the "Company" or "BaM"), a multi-state US cannabis operator, is pleased to provide an update on growth of wholesale operations.
Ohio manufacturing operations continue to expand with extracted product offerings including Body and Mind branded shatter, crumble, ambrosia and kief available at the Body and Mind Cleveland dispensary and in more than 10 other dispensaries across Ohio. The Company has recently received final approval for kitchen operations and anticipates bringing popular Nevada edible products including Pretzel Bites, Krispy Bites and Chocolate Bites to the Ohio market in the near term.
The Company has completed phenotyping of the new strains at the Arkansas cultivation, which have received excellent feedback in the market. As cultivation operations have ramped, the Company has been selling flower through the Body and Mind dispensary in West Memphis, Arkansas. The cultivation team has achieved a steady state of cultivation operations and wholesale of Body and Mind branded flower has commenced through numerous other dispensaries in Arkansas. The proprietary strains include G-Baby 99, Puppy Breath, Chem Dela Cake and Sundae Pie, all featuring strong terpene profiles. Body and Mind has also collaborated with renowned Arkansas extractors Dark Horse and Bold to offer Body and Mind branded shatter and crumble, which is available at the Body and Mind dispensary and other dispensaries in Arkansas. The Body and Mind dispensary has been offering home delivery in Arkansas and continues to see deliveries expanding.
Body and Mind has collaborated with Froot to create custom Body and Mind products including Body and Mind pre-rolls which are now available at all Body and Mind dispensaries in California. The Body and Mind pre-rolls feature quality flower in a custom branded BaM logoed 1 gram pre-rolled joint. The Company will continue to review collaboration opportunities while the planned manufacturing operation moving through final local approvals.
"We are excited to continue expanding our proven Nevada products into the limited license states of Ohio and Arkansas", stated Michael Mills, CEO of Body and Mind. "Our team continues to produce sought after flower, extracts and edibles as we bring our deep experience and proven product portfolio from the Nevada market to our growing operations."
The Company anticipates filing its Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2022 on June 20, 2022 with a Q3 earnings call scheduled for 5:00 PM Eastern on June 21, 2022.
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BaM is an operations focused US multi-state cannabis operator investing in high quality medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, production and retail.
BaM continues to expand operations in Nevada, California, Arkansas, Ohio and Michigan and is dedicated to increasing shareholder value by focusing time and resources on improving operational efficiencies, facility expansions, state licensing opportunities as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Our wholly owned Nevada subsidiary was awarded one of the first medical marijuana cultivation licenses and holds cultivation and production licenses. BaM products include dried flower, edibles, oils and extracts as well as GPEN Gio cartridges. BaM cannabis strains have won numerous awards including the 2019 Las Vegas Weekly Bud Bracket, Las Vegas Hempfest Cup 2016, High Times Top Ten, the NorCal Secret Cup and the Emerald Cup.
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Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States and Canadian laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any other statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans, "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements". Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of activities, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation of activities, the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares, accidents, labor disputes and other risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release.
Certain matters discussed in this news release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may constitute forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the U.S. Army to provide a battery electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration. GM Defense will leverage the GMC HUMMER EV, featuring GM's Ultium Platform, to meet the U.S. Army's requirement for a light to heavy duty battery electric vehicle to support reduced reliance on fossil fuels both in the operational and garrison environments.
"This award showcases GM Defense's ability to leverage the best battery electric technology in the commercial marketplace," said Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. "With access to GM's advanced technologies, GM Defense is able to provide proven commercial technologies adapted to meet specific defense requirements and the needs of our customers."
The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup is the world's first and only all-electric supertruck that features a 24-module, double-stacked Ultium battery pack and zero-tailpipe emissions. The vehicle features 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 lb-ft of wheel torque and is capable of full 350 kilowatt/800-volt DC fast charging, enabling up to nearly 100 miles in 12 minutes. The GMC HUMMER EV Pickup offers 329 miles of combined driving range for Edition 1, with 0-60 mph acceleration times as quick as 3 seconds.
"Leveraging GM's advanced technology, this demonstration will prove to our U.S. Army customer what an all-electric supertruck can do and how the underlying technology can be leveraged for future defense needs, whether on an installation or in a tactical environment," continued duMont.
GM Defense is leveraging GM's $35 billion investment in electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle technology to help lead global defense and government customers' transition to a more electric, connected and autonomous future.
About GM Defense LLC
GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, and mobility and autonomy solutions to global defense, security, and government markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense's technologies results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars spent in independent research and development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. For more information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the eve of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Janngo Capital Startup Fund (JCSF) has announced its first close at EUR34 million (approximately US$36 million) in capital commitments. Launched in Davos in 2020, Janngo Capital's latest fund will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women. Backed by global financial institutions as well as leading private corporations, the fund management company plans to invest EUR60 million (approximately US$63 million) in startups leveraging technology to leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa.
100% tech, 100% Africa, 100% equal
Janngo Capital Startup Fund, second investment vehicle of the management company, will provide up to EUR5 million seed and growth investments to early-stage tech and tech-enabled startups that (1) enable Africans to improve their access to essential goods and services such as healthcare, education or financial services, (2) enable African SMEs to improve their access to market & capital, or (3) create sustainable jobs at scale, with a focus on women & youth.
Women in Africa are the most entrepreneurial in the entire world with a total entrepreneurship activity rate of 26%. Yet, they face a $42 billion funding gap and have very limited access to growth capital. As one of the very few female-founded, female-owned, and female-led fund management companies in Africa, Janngo Capital has made a strong commitment to gender equality as it will invest 50% of its proceeds in companies founded, co-founded, or benefiting women.
"We are proud to lead Africa's largest gender equal tech VC fund and see major global investors rally around our vision to back entrepreneurs building digital champions across Africa. We have built a strong track record in the region through our first fund with investments in 11 tech & tech-enabled startups, including the soonicorn Sabi, Expensya or Jexport," said Fatoumata Bâ, Founder & Executive Chair of Janngo Capital.
"Our current portfolio companies are 56% women-led, 54% francophone and provide strong evidence of how these technology champions can positively contribute in solving key market failures and creating jobs in healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail, food & agri, mobility or the creative industry. Janngo Capital Startup Fund will play a critical role in improving access to early-stage capital for tech entrepreneurs in a more equal way, on a continent still attracting less than 2% of the global VC fund', adds Fatoumata Bâ.
Proparco, Burda Principal Investments, Muller Medien & asset management veterans join anchor investors EIB, AfDB & Boost Africa
Janngo Capital Startup Fund is backed by first-class investors with an equal number of development finance institutions & leading commercial private investors, including:
- The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world's largest multilateral development bank active in 160 countries and with a total balance sheet of more than EUR565 billion as of 31/12/2021;
- The African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa's largest development finance institution with 81 member countries (54 regional and 27 non regional);
- Boost Africa, a joint initiative supported by the European Union and led by the EIB and the African Development Bank (AfDB) with financial support from the OACPS aiming at unleashing the entrepreneurial potential of African youth through investment by venture capital funds;
- Proparco, the private sector financing arm of the French Development Agency (AFD Group) with a balance sheet of over EUR7 billion as of 31/12/2021;
- Burda Principal Investments (BPI), the growth capital arm of media and tech company Hubert Burda Media with successful unicorn investments such as Etsy, Vinted and Carsome;
- Muller Medien, a German family-owned media conglomerate; with its New Business sector, Mueller Medien holds more than 60 startup investments, e.g. Booksy, UrbanSportsClub & bookingkit;
- An ex-KKR Partner & Private Equity veteran with a strong experience in emerging markets.
"Africa has some of the world's fastest-growing economies and a young, fast-growing population. We believe we can improve its living standards and social progress by supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. That is why we are pleased to partner again with Janngo Capital Startup Fund through our Boost Africa Initiative," said Ambroise Fayolle, European Investment Bank Vice President.
Stefan Nalletamby, the African Development Bank's Director for Financial Sector Development, said "The Janngo Fund can drive the transformation from a more traditional business ecosystem into a dynamic, youth-driven, and technology-focused entrepreneurial community. Africa is experiencing rapid mobile penetration with Android and other platforms. Janngo Start-up Fund provides huge opportunities to develop innovative and high-growth-driven start-ups and SMEs and our investment under the Boost Africa Program will help fill the severe scarcity of risk capital for the new and upcoming first generation of venture capital funds targeting early-stage businesses."
"With its investment in Janngo Capital Start-up Fund, PROPARCO, via FISEA +, the AFD Group facility advised by Proparco and part of the Choose Africa initiative, is partnering with a fund manager that can bring both essential financing and strong mentoring to early-stage businesses in Africa with a rare focus on the Francophone West African region. Proparco is strongly committed to supporting the new generation of entrepreneurs in Francophone Africa, where investment for start-ups lags behind their peers in other parts of the continent. Janngo's innovative approach of operating a start-up studio was also a key convincing factor, presenting a unique way to incubate businesses that can overcome gaps in the current local market. Last but not least, we are proud to partner with a female-led fund manager that seeks to contribute to diminishing the existing gender gap in terms of start-up financing," said Jérémie Ceyrac, Head of Private Equity at Proparco.
About Janngo
Janngo builds, grows and invests in pan-African digital champions with proven business models and inclusive social impact, with the belief that technology & capital can leapfrog development and achieve SDGs in Africa.
Janngo Capital invests between 50 000 and 5 000 000 euros in tech and tech-enabled startups across Africa, solving key market failures and creating jobs with a focus on women & youth. Janngo Capital operates under a full Alternative Investment Fund Management license with main offices in Abidjan & Paris. Its current portfolio companies are 56% female-led, 54% francophone and include soonicorn Sabi and fintech champion Expensya. Its current sectors of investment include healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail, food & agri, mobility and the creative industry.
To find out more: www.janngo.africa
About European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term financial arm of the European Union owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals.
About African Development Bank
The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier Development Finance Institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states thus contributing to poverty reduction. The Africa Development Bank adopted a 10-year Jobs for Youth in Africa Strategy 2016 – 2025 to support African countries to create 25 million jobs and empower 50 million young people by 2025. This Bank wide strategy cuts across the Bank's High 5 priority areas of Feed Africa, Power Africa, Industrialize Africa, Integrate Africa and Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. It is evident that entrepreneurship is an important bedrock to reaching impactful results in all these priority areas. One of the Bank's main priorities is to support the African entrepreneurship ecosystem to enhance the capacities of young and bright entrepreneurs and connect them with capital. Therefore, the African Development Bank is increasingly working through several initiatives to boost entrepreneurship on the continent. The backbone of those initiatives is the flagship program "Boost Africa" developed in partnership with the European Commission and the European Investment Bank.
For more information: www.afdb.org
About Proparco
Proparco is the private sector financing arm of Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group). It has been promoting sustainable economic, social and environmental development for over 40 years. Proparco provides funding and support to both businesses and financial institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle-East. Its action focuses on the key development sectors: infrastructure, mainly for renewable energies, agribusiness, financial institutions, health and education.
Its operations aim to strengthen the contribution of private players to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the international community in 2015. To this end, Proparco finances companies whose activity contributes to creating jobs and decent incomes, providing essential goods and services and combating climate change.
For a World in Common.
For further information: www.proparco.fr/en and @Proparco.
About Burda Principal Investments
Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a European growth investor backing world-class, consumer-facing digital and technology companies driven by deep market expertise in areas including marketplaces & platforms, fintech and innovative digital commerce. BPI is an international and diverse team with 20 investment professionals across offices in Munich, Berlin, London & Singapore. Born out of leading media and tech company Hubert Burda Media, we also have access to a wide network of expertise and assets across the globe.
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Teams Develop New AI-driven Method to Discover, Design and Develop Next Generation Materials to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
LOS ALTOS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Northwestern University today announce their collaboration to help accelerate new materials discovery, design and development with the world's first nanomaterial "data factory." This AI-driven methodology goes far beyond the traditional trial and error by exploring vast parameter sets, collecting data and then empowering AI to search the materials genome to find the best materials for a given application. While the first application of the data factory will be used to discover new catalysts to make fuel cell vehicles more efficient, TRI and Northwestern believe this method of materials discovery will have wide-ranging applications in the future such as clean hydrogen production, CO2 removal from air and high-efficiency solar cells.
"Meeting the growing demand for mobility without emitting carbon is a major challenge," said Brian Storey, TRI senior director of energy and materials. "Through this partnership with Northwestern, we have significantly reduced the time it takes to test and find new materials that can be used in batteries and fuel cells to decarbonize transportation."
"This groundbreaking research marks an inflection point in how we discover and develop critical materials," said Chad Mirkin, director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology and the George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern. "Together with TRI, we're poised to empower the scientific community to find the best materials that can truly power the clean energy transition."
TRI & Northwestern Data Factory
TRI and Northwestern developed a machine learning algorithm capable of synthesizing materials at record speeds to sift through Northwestern's new Megalibraries — a library containing more new inorganic materials than scientists have ever collected and categorized. Together, these concepts create the first nanomaterial data factory — a groundbreaking effort to create and mine large sets of high-quality, complex first-party data. The team is using this new approach to find catalysts that can be used instead of expensive, rare materials the world currently depends on, such as platinum and iridium.
Prior to this collaboration, machine learning algorithms have been trained on lower-quality, inconsistently-gathered data sets. Now, with Northwestern and TRI's new capabilities, high-quality data sets can be used by the team to train complex algorithms that enable the rapid and objective discovery of crucial materials for unmet needs.
Hear directly from TRI and Northwestern on this groundbreaking research here.
About Toyota Research Institute
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) conducts research to advance robotics, energy and materials, machine learning, and human-centric artificial intelligence. Led by Dr. Gill Pratt, TRI's team of researchers are developing technologies to amplify human ability, focused on making our lives safer and more sustainable. Established in 2015, TRI has offices in Los Altos, California and Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information about TRI, please visit http://tri.global.
About Northwestern University
Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is one of the country's leading private research and teaching universities with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 full-time undergraduate students and approximately 8,000 full-time graduate and professional students and approximately 2,000 part-time students on campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, and Doha, Qatar. Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Northwestern provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago.
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Research Science and Engineering Editor
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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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DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CINC Systems, the largest cloud-based software company serving the community association management industry, has launched an industry-first innovation that will allow the company's clients to easily take advantage of new technology.
The company started releasing a set of RESTful APIs last year and has grown those to more than 125 APIs.
"There are start-ups trying to help community association management companies with new ways to collect debt, keep reserve studies fresh and manage vendor compliance," said Ryan Davis, the CEO of CINC Systems. "But those systems only work well if they have the right data. We believe management companies should easily be able to take advantage of those innovations, as well as services offered by innovative companies that serve all types of small businesses. Our new APIs allow our clients to do just that. They can move the data seamlessly from CINC to these other programs. It's a groundbreaking day for us and the industry."
While CINC has been in the business of integrating with partners for several years, these have historically been one-to-one integrations.
"As we saw the number and types of solutions in our industry grow and observed that some of our large customers wanted to integrate with proprietary applications that they had built, we made the strategic decision that we wanted CINC to be a more open platform," said Chris Millner, Head of Product Management at CINC Systems. "While we offer a very broad set of solutions, we are not trying to be all things to all people, and we recognize that our customers want flexibility and more choice in their solutions."
The more than 125 APIs cover the most in-demand parts of the application that enable clients to better service their homeowners. Example use cases include integration with contact center solutions, ticketing solutions, vendor management solutions, resale documents providers, and reserve studies analytics.
Peter Yang, the Chief Technology Officer at CINC Systems, has more than 20 years of experience developing SaaS-based platforms in the insurance, risk, and fintech industries. From his perspective, community management has the largest set of complexities needed within API configurations that he has ever seen - and as a result, a robust set of RESTful APIs is a necessity.
"The greatest software platforms in the world are open platforms," he said. "And now CINC is the only open platform serving community association management companies."
"The fact is, our industry won't stop evolving," said Shea Dittrich, SVP of Sales and Marketing at CINC Systems. "That means that modern software solutions need to make third party integration as simple as possible. We're thrilled to offer this solution to our clients so that industry innovation can continue."
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About CINC Systems
CINC Systems is the largest provider of SaaS solutions for the community association industry. Founded in 2005, CINC Systems became the industry's first Internet-based integrated accounting and property management system. CINC Systems is backed by founder Bill Blanton, a third-generation banker, and Spectrum Equity. The company serves more than 20,000 homeowners associations and 2 million homes. Learn more at www.cincsystems.com.
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Poster Discussion Features Investigational Safety and Efficacy Data from the Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Cohort Expansion of a Phase 1 Study Evaluating Farletuzumab Ecteribulin (MORAb-202) in Solid Tumors (Abstract: #5513)
Poster Presentation Features Analyses Based on PK/PD Modeling/Simulations for Dose Optimization of Farletuzumab Ecteribulin Including Findings for Body Surface Area-Based Dosing (Abstract: #3090)
NUTLEY, N.J., June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eisai announced today new investigational data from the platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) cohort expansion of a Phase 1 study (Study 101) evaluating the antibody drug conjugate (ADC) co-developed by Eisai and Bristol Myers Squibb, farletuzumab ecteribulin (MORAb-202). The safety and efficacy findings are being featured in a poster discussion at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (#ASCO22), a hybrid meeting in Chicago from June 3 to 7 (NCT03386942; Abstract: #5513). Farletuzumab ecteribulin is composed of Eisai's in-house developed farletuzumab, a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that binds to the folate receptor alpha (FRα), and Eisai's anticancer agent eribulin, a microtubule dynamics inhibitor, using an enzymatically cleavable linker.
"We are encouraged by the clinical safety and efficacy results, as measured by the preliminary antitumor activity observed in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer being treated with each dose of farletuzumab ecteribulin, and with varying levels of folate receptor alpha expression," said Shin Nishio, MD, PhD, Principal Investigator and Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan. "Based on the data from pre-clinical studies, farletuzumab ecteribulin has the clinical potential to elicit a bystander effect through an enzymatically cleavable linker that releases a toxic payload from the antibody, therefore acting not only on the folate receptor alpha-positive cancer cells, but also the folate receptor alpha-negative cancer cells surrounding the folate receptor alpha-positive cancer cells. As the field of targeted therapy continues to evolve, antibody drug conjugates are anticipated to become a key modality in the treatment of recurrent, platinum-resistant disease."
Ovarian cancer is typically diagnosed at advanced stages of disease, with most patients facing a poor prognosis because of high rates of recurrence and subsequent development of chemoresistance.1 High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer and tends to spread before it can be detected.2-3 Ovarian tumors express a great number of tumor-antigens that can be used to guide targeted medicines, including the FRα biomarker, which is often overexpressed in epithelial ovarian carcinomas.4-5 FRα is considered as a marker of tumor aggressiveness and is associated with poorer response rates to treatment.6
"As part of our human health care mission, Eisai remains dedicated to exploring novel treatment approaches with the goal of addressing unmet needs of people living with cancer," said Dr. Takashi Owa, President, Oncology Business Group at Eisai. "The data for our first antibody drug conjugate, which was discovered in-house with Eisai technology, demonstrate the company's commitment to working to advance precision medicine to improve care for women in need of additional treatment options. We look forward to sharing further results assessing farletuzumab ecteribulin as a potential treatment for patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer."
Trial Design
The primary objective of this Phase 1 study conducted in Japan (Study 101) was to determine the safety and tolerability of farletuzumab ecteribulin. Selected secondary objectives included determining the recommended dose of farletuzumab ecteribulin for future studies, pharmacokinetic characterization and an efficacy assessment, including objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR). Doses of farletuzumab ecteribulin from 0.3 to 1.2 mg/kg, administered by intravenous (IV) fusion every 3 weeks (Q3W), were then evaluated. The dose-escalation part of Study 101 suggested that treatment with farletuzumab ecteribulin led to antitumor activity in patients with FRα-positive solid tumors, including patients with ovarian cancer. Based on the efficacy and safety results from the dose-escalation part of this study, farletuzumab ecteribulin 0.9 mg/kg (Cohort 1) and 1.2 mg/kg (Cohort 2) administered by IV fusion Q3W were selected for the expansion part of this study in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Patients were required to have FRα-positive tumors, assessed by immunohistochemistry assay, with positive expression defined as > 5% of cells stained on a slide at 1+, 2+ or 3+ intensity level. In the expansion phase of this study, tumor assessments were performed based on Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) at baseline and every 6 weeks until week 36, thereafter every 8 weeks, and at treatment discontinuation (or as clinically indicated). Complete and partial responses required confirmation of the next response at ≥ 4 weeks. Interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis assessment in 0.9 mg/kg dose group was performed by external ILD experts committee before moving to 1.2 mg/kg dose group. In the case of ILD/pneumonitis, dosing of farletuzumab ecteribulin could be modified, interrupted or permanently discontinued depending on the severity. Other management options for ILD/pneumonitis included pulmonology consult, radiographic imaging, monitoring for signs and symptoms, prednisolone administration, or treatment according to local practice guidelines.
Safety and Efficacy Results
Interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis was the most common treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) (Cohort 1: 37.5%; Cohort 2: 66.7%) and was of low-grade severity in most patients in Cohort 1 (Grade 1: 33.3%; Grade 2: 4.2%; Grades 3-5: 0) and Cohort 2 (Grade 1: 28.6%; Grade 2: 33.3%; Grade 3: 4.8%; Grades 4-5: 0). The next most common TEAEs of any grade after ILD were pyrexia (Cohort 1: 33.3%; Cohort 2: 42.9%), headache (Cohort 1: 12.5%; Cohort 2: 47.6%) and nausea (Cohort 1: 25.0%; Cohort 2: 33.3%). Grade ≥3 TEAEs occurred in 33.3% of patients in Cohort 1 and 28.6% of patients in Cohort 2.
Treatment with farletuzumab ecteribulin resulted in an ORR of 25.0% (6 patients) in Cohort 1 (n=24) and 52.4% (11 patients) in Cohort 2 (n=21). In patients with HGSOC, ORR was 31.6% (6 out of 19 patients) in Cohort 1 and 50.0% (10 out of 20 patients) in Cohort 2. For patients with FRα-expression levels of less than 50.0%, treatment with farletuzumab ecteribulin led to an ORR of 33.3% (2 out of 6 patients) in Cohort 1 and 50.0% (1 out of 2 patients) in Cohort 2. For patients with FRα-expression levels of greater than or equal to 50.0%, treatment with farletuzumab ecteribulin led to an ORR of 22.2% (4 out of 18 patients) in Cohort 1 and 52.6% (10 out of 19 patients) in Cohort 2 (Table 1).
Table 1. Tumor Responses as Assessed by Investigator per RECIST v1.1
Poster Presentation Featuring Analyses Based on PK/PD Modeling/Simulations for Dose Optimization of Farletuzumab Ecteribulin Including Findings for Body Surface Area-Based Dosing (Abstract: #3090)
Eisai presented a poster featuring analyses from Study 101 based on PK/PD modeling/simulations for dose optimization of farletuzumab ecteribulin at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting. Based on the results of these simulations, body surface area-based (BSA) dosing is predicted to lower the exposure-dependent ILD risk in patients with higher body weight while maintaining clinical efficacy, compared to body weight-based dosing. BSA-based dosing is common with ADC therapies. Optimization of body surface area-based dosing is ongoing to evaluate the potential benefits and risks of treatment with farletuzumab ecteribulin in a Phase 1/2 clinical study (NCT04300556; Study 201) in the United States.
About Farletuzumab Ecteribulin (MORAb-202)
Farletuzumab ecteribulin is Eisai's first antibody drug conjugate (ADC) that is composed of Eisai's in-house developed farletuzumab, a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that binds to the folate receptor alpha (FRα), and Eisai's in-house developed anticancer agent eribulin, using an enzymatically cleavable linker. Eisai has entered into an exclusive global strategic collaboration agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb for the co-development and co-commercialization of farletuzumab ecteribulin. Eisai is currently conducting a Phase 1 clinical study in Japan (NCT03386942) and a Phase 1/2 clinical study in the United States (NCT04300556), respectively, for farletuzumab ecteribulin targeting FRα-positive solid tumors. Other studies are in development by Eisai and Bristol Myers Squibb. After farletuzumab ecteribulin enters the target FRα-positive cancer cells, it is thought that the linker is enzymatically cleaved, releasing eribulin from the antibody leading to its antitumor activity. When the anticancer agent and antibody components of an ADC are separated inside a targeted antigen-positive cancer cell, it is theorized that the released anticancer agent also has a bystander effect on neighboring antigen-negative cancer cells and the component cells of the tumor microenvironment. In pre-clinical studies, farletuzumab ecteribulin demonstrated a bystander effect, with antitumor activity on the FRα-negative cancer cells surrounding the FRα-positive cancer cells.
The payload eribulin was the first in the halichondrin class of microtubule dynamics inhibitors. Structurally, eribulin is a simplified and synthetically produced version of halichondrin B, a natural product isolated from the marine sponge Halichondria okadai, and functions by inhibiting the growth phase of microtubule dynamics which prevents cell division.
About Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer begins in the ovary or related areas of the fallopian tube or peritoneum, and is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in these areas.7 It is the eighth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide.8 In 2022, nearly 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. and about 13,000 women will die from the disease.2 About 90% of cases are epithelial ovarian cancer, the majority of which are high-grade serous tumors (HGSOC), which have the fewest established risk factors and worst prognosis.2 Ovarian cancer typically presents at an advanced stage and while initial chemotherapy response rates are favorable, a majority of patients experience recurrence with the subsequent development of chemoresistance.1 Treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer is particularly challenging, with less than 15% of patients responding to subsequent chemotherapy.9
About Eisai
Eisai is a leading global research and development-based pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. We define our corporate mission as "giving first thought to patients and their families and to increasing the benefits health care provides," which we call our human health care (hhc) philosophy. We strive to realize our hhc philosophy by delivering innovative products in therapeutic areas with high unmet medical needs, including Oncology and Neurology. In the spirit of hhc, we take that commitment even further by applying our scientific expertise, clinical capabilities and patient insights to discover and develop innovative solutions that help address society's toughest unmet needs, including neglected tropical diseases and the Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai Co., Ltd.), us.eisai.com (for U.S. headquarters: Eisai Inc.) or www.eisai.eu (for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand headquarters: Eisai Europe Ltd.), and connect with us on Twitter (U.S. and global) and LinkedIn (for U.S. and EMEA).
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6Cheung A, et al. Targeting Folate Receptor Alpha for Cancer Treatment. Oncotarget. 2016; 7(32): 52553–52574. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.9651
7Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Basic Information About Ovarian Cancer. Updated March 2021. Accessed May 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/basic_info/index.htm
8World Cancer Research Fund International. Ovarian cancer statistics. Updated March 2022. Accessed May 2022. https://www.wcrf.org/cancer-trends/ovarian-cancer-statistics/
9Van Zyl B, et al. Biomarkers of Platinum Resistance in Ovarian Cancer: What Can We Use to Improve Treatment. Endocrine-Related Cancer. 2018; 25(5): R303–R318. doi: 10.1530/ERC-17-0336
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The next few election cycles will be affected by paper shortages and the potential for threats from inside elections offices, according to the National Association of State Elections Directors.
MADISON, Wis. — Elections officials from 33 states, gathered for a conference under tight security, warned that the next few election cycles will be affected by paper shortages and the potential for threats from inside elections offices.
The meeting of the National Association of State Elections Directors this week was held with stringent security precautions, given the ongoing threats and harassment faced by elections officials across the country in the years since the 2020 election.
Organizers didn’t publicly share the location of the meeting, and attendees were instructed to keep name badges visible inside the conference rooms, but not to wear them outside the hotel.
The association’s executive director, Amy Cohen, said the group coordinated with federal, state and local law enforcement for the event to protect the attendees who are dealing with serious security concerns.
“Not every one of our members is dealing with the same level of concern, but when you’re all together, it doesn’t matter,” she said. “It’s the transitive property of risk.”
Cohen said she worked closely with a physical security advisor for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a federal agency that also sent representatives to the conference to give a presentation for election officials on the resources they have available to help them ensure the security of their election systems.
Inside the meeting, however, election officials focused more time on the potential for insider threats within their offices than the risks from the outside.
Judd Choate, the state election director for Colorado, discussed how his state legislature took action to prevent future insider threats after Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters coordinated a scheme to copy election software to prove that the 2020 election was stolen.
“We spent 2017, 2018 and 2019 preparing for the Russians and the Chinese,” he said. “We were more focused on the international threat. Turns out, we had some work to do on the insider” threats.
Following the incident, Colorado’s legislature passed two bills containing four provisions designed to target potential insider threats, including the creation of new criminal penalties for tampering with or gaining unauthorized access to voting equipment and knowingly sharing passwords related to a voting system.
“When someone does it from here on out, it’s a very, very serious crime,” Choate said.
The two laws also place restrictions on the unauthorized copying of ballot machine hard drives and limit access to election equipment. They also prevent people from serving as designated election officials if they’ve been convicted of partaking in a conspiracy to commit sedition, insurrection, treason, or to overthrow the government.
Elections officials from other states took note. Nicholas Meyers, the elections program administrator from Louisiana, said he sent Choate’s presentation slides to others in the secretary of state’s office.
“As much as there’s noise about outside, the insider threat is very real,” Meyers said. “The insider threat is way more real than other threats that are perpetrated.”
Amanda Grandjean, Ohio’s director of elections, lamented that Ohio’s Republican-controlled legislature isn’t amenable to similar proposals. Meyers also said he’s not sure if his Republican-controlled legislature would be open to similar reform.
“We have a very different make-up of our legislature than Colorado,” he said.
Many election officials said their primary concern heading into the November mid-term election and with 2024 looming around the corner, though, is with supply chain issues causing paper shortages.
During a panel discussion on supply chain disruptions, Jim Suver, co-chair of the supply chain working group at the federal Sector Coordinating Council, explained how U.S. and Canadian paper mills have been closing over the last decade. An increased demand for packaging cardboard due to increased online sales means that fewer mills are producing the paper necessary for ballots, ballot envelopes, and even “I Voted” stickers.
The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, as states allowed more voters to cast ballots by mail, requiring more paper.
“We never anticipated this type of crunch to happen when mills were making decisions in 2020,” Suver said. He said the current paper supply is the leanest it’s ever been, and the problem is unlikely to be solved before the 2024 election.
Election officials said they’re worried that it will be difficult to reprint ballots or any of the paper goods that accompany a ballot at the last minute, but state election law often changes in the months or weeks leading up to an election, necessitating reprints.
Supply chain issues are also causing shortages of election hardware, said Ed Smith of the Sector Coordinating Council, who recommended states and localities order their supplies early and anticipate delays.
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Abortion adds to Biden’s all-but-impossible to-do list
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s list of impossible tasks keeps getting longer.
Despite lofty promises he’s made, from the campaign trail through his first year in office, he has limited power to safeguard voting rights or expand the fight against climate change on his own.
And now it’s become clear that Biden has no good options for preserving abortion access as the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
It’s a disorienting and discouraging state of affairs for Democrats, who control both Congress and the White House for the first time in more than a decade.
But the reality is the party holds only the narrowest of majorities in the Senate, and there simply aren’t enough votes to guarantee abortion rights, especially with the filibuster in place.
Biden’s pledge to codify Roe v. Wade into law seems destined for the same rocky shoals where other parts of his agenda, like tax credits for clean energy or legislation that would preempt state voting restrictions, have already run aground.
Perhaps the most succinct explanation came from Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., earlier this week.
“We’re stuck,” she said.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has scheduled a vote on abortion for next Wednesday, but it’s almost certain to fail. Republicans are united in opposition, and a handful of Democrats may not support it either.
The impasse is forcing the White House to reopen its backup playbook — scrounging for ways to make a difference through executive action or regulatory steps while criticizing Republicans for the lack of broader action.
“The White House is under enormous pressure to be more forceful and vocal,” said Lawrence Gostin, who runs the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health at Georgetown Law.
But Gostin, who is advising administration officials on next steps, said, “Biden needs to stick with winnable battles” by focusing on “low hanging fruit.”
One of those ideas involves making abortion medication more accessible by mail. The Food and Drug Administration has already eliminated the requirement to pick up the pills in person, and Gostin said the practice will need an aggressive defense as it faces conservative attacks.
The Justice Department has already gone to court over abortion access, suing Texas last year in an effort to stop a law that would ban most abortions.
Another concept, Gostin said, would be allowing Medicaid to pay for travel if a woman can’t get an abortion in her own state. Such a plan might run afoul of the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions, so it would require careful wording.
For example, the policy could say Medicaid would pay for travel for authorized medical treatment if it’s not legal where the patient lives — making no mention of abortion.
None of these proposals are foolproof, and they will likely face Republican challenges in the courts or through legislation.
“It’s like whack-a-mole,” Gostin said. “Anytime a woman tries to overcome state restrictions, they make them tighter.”
These kinds of administrative steps are similar to what Biden has done when other initiatives have stalled on Capitol Hill.
On voting, for example, he signed an executive order intended to make it easier to register, and the Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to protect ballot access.
In addition, Biden included some climate policies in the infrastructure legislation that passed last year, and regulators are strengthening rules on vehicle emissions.
“The president is incredibly proud of what he’s already accomplished in 15 months of his presidency,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
Asked about Biden’s struggles on Capitol Hill, Psaki pointed to his long experience as a senator.
“He knows and understands it sometimes takes more time than he would like to get your agenda forward,” she said.
However, abortion stirs even greater passions than other issues across the political spectrum, and frustration about inaction is bubbling up.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who wants his state to become a refuge for people seeking abortions, said this week that Democrats are falling short.
“Where the hell is my party?” he said. Abortion opponents are winning, Newsom added. “We need to stand up. Where’s the counteroffensive?”
Cecilia Muñoz, a senior adviser at New America, a left-leaning think tank based in Washington, said in an interview earlier this year “there’s an assumption that the president has a magic wand that he doesn’t always have.”
She saw that firsthand as director of President Barack Obama’s Domestic Policy Council, when the White House increasingly relied on executive actions to make progress toward its goals despite Republican opposition.
“I think the advocacy community has gotten used to the idea that there are shortcuts,” she said. “But there are no good shortcuts.”
Mini Timmaraju, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, said the expected end of Roe v. Wade will require activists to use different tactics.
“The American people are used to relying on the courts to protect their fundamental freedoms,” she said. “And now we really have to get folks used to shifting their attention to legislators, members of Congress, legislative bodies. And that’s going to be a little bit of a culture shock and a little bit of a shift in the way we think.”
Democrats seem likely to lose control of Congress in the November elections, especially with Biden’s sagging approval ratings. However, some hope that the Supreme Court decision will fire up their voters.
“What you’re looking for in politics is an opportunity,” said Cornell Belcher, a Democratic pollster. “There’s an opportunity that wasn’t there before this came out.”
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, rejected the idea that voters are frustrated by Biden’s ability to deliver on some of his priorities.
“If we show the fight we need to show ... our voters will come out in large numbers,” he said before Biden toured a metal company in his state Friday. He added, “They know if we had a few more members of the Senate, a lot of those things they care about would have been enacted.”
Michael Beschloss, a presidential historian, compared Biden’s situation to President Harry Truman, who was floundering as he ran for reelection in 1948. He turned his campaign into an indictment of a “do-nothing Congress,” which was controlled by Republicans at the time, and he managed to pull off a narrow victory.
The goal, Beschloss said, is to “take a bad hand and play it perfectly.”
Biden is trying a similar tack ahead of the midterms, escalating his criticism of other Republican proposals.
He repeatedly points to a blueprint from the National Republican Senatorial Committee that would increase taxes on people at the lower end of the income scale and force federal programs like Social Security to be reauthorized every five years.
“I’ve offered a different plan — a plan rooted in American values of fairness and decency,” Biden said Wednesday.
And he warns that Republicans won’t stop at abortion and could target other rights that were earned through the Supreme Court, such as access to birth control or same sex marriage.
“This MAGA crowd” — a reference to Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan — “is really the most extreme political organization that’s existed in recent American history,” Biden said.
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With her children grown and raising families of their own, then losing her beloved husband in 2014, Maria found herself experiencing depression and longing for a purpose in life. Her home was missing the family bustle, boundless energy and joyful sounds from years past.
"I would cry and cry there," said Maria, 92, in Spanish about her modest, but empty, longtime San Bernardino home.
As if an answer to her prayers, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) opened their San Bernardino Community Resource Center in 2015 — just steps away from Maria's too-quiet space.
"Thank God they put this center here," expressed Maria. "I said to myself, 'Oh, they couldn't have put it in a better location. I've got to go, I can go walking, I don't need someone to take me.' It was practically at my front door."
So, every day for the last seven years, Maria puts on her workout attire – complete with a spiffy pair of Skechers sneakers – and takes the short stroll from her house to the Community Resource Center, where she's become a "crowd favorite" of sorts.
"Maria is definitely a beautiful example of IEHP's core value of placing our members at the center of our universe," said Cesar Armendariz, IEHP's senior director of community health.
Fully embracing the center's wide-ranging offerings – all free of charge to anyone in the Inland Empire – Maria has taken a variety of fitness classes including Zumba®, aerobic boxing, Latin dance and yoga. She's also spent time in health education classes, learning about asthma, diabetes and nutrition.
The staff at IEHP's San Bernardino Community Resource Center look to Maria as their inspiration and motivation of their "why." "She fully embodies the reason we provide these services," said Armendariz. "Knowing we provided connection and heartfelt space for Maria to enjoy her golden years, instead of suffering through them alone in a spiral of isolation, fuels our own purpose. This is what healing and inspiring the human spirit looks like!"
As an added bonus, Maria brings smiles to everyone she encounters, always engaging with IEHP team members and fellow community residents.
"Eventually, she was very involved with whoever walked through the door," said IEHP San Bernardino Community Resource Center Team Member Marjorie Chavez. "It's been amazing to see how everyone welcomes Maria and how she embraces everyone who walks through the center."
To watch Maria stepping, turning and moving to the spicy sounds of the latest Zumba® routine – never missing a beat – you'd never know she's 92.
To witness Maria's current-day, happy interactions with other people at the center, you'd also never know about the sadness that once filled her heart.
For Maria, the emptiness she felt before IEHP entered her life is gone – and so are the tears.
She now knows IEHP's San Bernardino Community Resource Center is the place and the purpose she craved all along.
"My whole life has changed here. I feel renewed," said Maria, then adding an encouraging invitation to other San Bernardino residents. "Come to the center, because there's help here for everyone – for our bodies and our minds."
To learn more about IEHP's three Community Resource Centers, visit iehp.org. To see a video about Maria's special journey with the San Bernardino Community Resource Center, click here.
For our media friends, IEHP is also happy to supply b-roll video, photos and/or arrange for interview opportunities with Maria and representatives from our center staff.
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid plan in the country. In its 26th year, IEHP is supporting more than 1.5 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medicaid or Cal MediConnect Plans and has a growing network of over 7,800 providers and nearly 3,000 team members. Through dynamic partnerships with providers and community organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.
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SMITHS FALLS, ON, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) will release its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2023 ended June 30, 2022 before financial markets open on August 5, 2022.
Following the release of its first quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results, Canopy Growth will host an audio webcast with David Klein, CEO and Judy Hong, CFO on August 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET.
Management will address questions during a Q&A portion of the call related to Canopy Growth's business and financial results. Additionally, verified shareholders can submit and upvote questions in advance using a platform developed by Say Technologies. Shareholders can submit questions starting on July 29, 2022, at 10:00 am ET by visiting:
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Firm elects eight new partners, promotes eleven to special counsel
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is pleased to announce the election of eight new partners. Victoria Anderson, Amaad Bhatti, Wendy Clarke, Kristin Elliott, Glenn Graham, Joe Green, Steven Humphreys, and James Saylor began their tenure as partners effective July 1, 2022. In addition, eleven lawyers were promoted to special counsel, including Jennifer Barks, Maria Biaggi, Rebecca Blake, Courtney Kleshinski, Joshua Morey, Randall Morrison, David Reap, Katie Rogers, Allison Schenkman, Genna Steinberg, and Jennifer Wong.
"The size and diversity of this year's class of new partners and special counsel is reflective of Kelley Drye's commitment to elevating talent from within our ranks," said Dana Rosenfeld, firm managing partner. "These attorneys embrace innovative approaches to client service, bring unique skills to the table, and have the legal acumen to serve our clients with distinction."
The newly elected Kelley Drye partners serve clients in the following areas of practice:
Victoria Anderson (New York – Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation): Victoria's practice focuses on employee benefits and executive compensation – namely, qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, deferred compensation arrangements under 409A, 457 plans, 403(b) plans, and health and welfare plans. She represents public and private companies on benefits issues related to mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on post-transaction plan integration, golden parachute analysis (280G), and executive compensation issues (e.g., 409A). Victoria also has thorough knowledge of HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules and provides practical advice on HIPAA compliance and breach notification issues. Victoria is a member of the New York Bar.
Amaad Bhatti (New York – Real Estate): Amaad's practice concentrates on commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States, with a focus on real property acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture developments, net lease transactions, leasing, mortgage and mezzanine financing and refinancing. Amaad has experience involving various types of commercial real estate assets, including office, hotel, condominium, multifamily, retail, residential, industrial, mixed-use, and distressed assets. He has represented major financial institutions, developers, REITs, commercial landlords and tenants, and other investors and owners of real estate. Amaad is a member of the New York Bar.
Wendy Clarke (Stamford – Corporate): Wendy's practice focuses on a wide range of corporate transactions, including domestic and international investments, private and public securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and venture capital financings. Wendy's experience also includes representing sponsors and borrowers in finance transactions, including asset-based and cash-flow lending, acquisition financings, and secured and unsecured debt structures. In May 2022, Wendy was named by the Governor of the State of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Co., Inc. In addition, she currently serves on The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and the Securities Advisory Council to the State of CT Department of Banking. Wendy is a member of the Connecticut and New York Bars.
Kristin Elliott (New York – Bankruptcy): Kristin represents creditors in complex chapter 11 cases throughout the country. She regularly represents indenture trustees in billion dollar restructurings and helps creditors' committees and individual trade creditors maximize their interests in bankruptcy matters spanning a wide range of industries including restaurant, retail, shipping, telecommunications and consumer products. Kristin also represents plan administrators and liquidating trustees charged with administering confirmed chapter 11 plans, including through the pursuit of litigation to increase creditor recoveries. Kristin is a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bars.
Glenn Graham (Parsippany – Litigation): Glenn's practice focuses on all aspects of civil litigation. His experience includes consumer class action defense, commercial litigation and contract disputes, and law enforcement investigations involving consumer protection and data privacy. Glenn is a Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Prior to joining Kelley Drye, Glenn served as a deputy attorney general with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Fraud Prosecution section, where he led the agency's data privacy and cybersecurity efforts. Glenn is a member of the California, New Jersey, and New York Bars.
Joe Green (Washington, D.C. – Environmental): Joe advises on complex environmental regulatory matters for large and small corporate clients and national trade associations. He is particularly skilled in translating complex business and technical issues into effective positions and advocacy, and in counseling on matters involving regulatory development, compliance and enforcement. Experienced with the range of federal environmental laws and state regulatory programs, as well as with European Union and international requirements, Joe has particular knowledge in the area of chemicals, antimicrobial pesticides, and toxic substances regulation. He also provides counsel regarding California Proposition 65 and the safety of consumer products. Joe is a member of the Virginia and Washington, D.C. Bars.
Steven Humphreys (Parsippany – Environmental): Steven's practice focuses on environmental law and related counseling of businesses seeking to protect a wide variety of interests that intersect with environmental law, regulation and policy. He advises on regulatory compliance and management of environmental risk in matters arising under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and various other federal, state, and local environmental laws. He represents both private and public entities in litigation matters arising under U.S. and foreign environmental laws. Steven offers particular skill in developing strategies for the identification, management and allocation of environmental risk in business transactions. Steven is a member of the New Jersey Bar.
James Saylor (New York – Litigation): James' practice focuses on the defense of consumer class actions under various state and federal laws regulating deceptive trade practices and telemarketing. He also focuses on counseling major corporations facing issues in advertising and represented such corporations before private regulatory bodies. James has managed complex litigations and arbitration for a diverse breadth of firm clients, including national brick and mortar and online retailers, internationally-recognized brands, tech startups, entertainment companies, and international contractors, among many others. James has provided solutions that have led to favorable outcomes for firm clients at all stages of the adversarial process from informal dispute resolution and early motion practice to discovery, class decertification, summary judgment, trial, and appeal. James is a member of the New York Bar.
Founded in 1836, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is home to skilled practitioners in the areas of litigation, regulatory, real estate, corporate and bankruptcy A powerhouse firm with the heart of a boutique, the firm's attorneys provide legal counsel carefully connected to their client's business strategies. Among the firm's recent awards: Named to the BTI "Client Service A-Team"; recognized by CLOC for "Legal Innovation and Design Excellence in Legal Operations"; Chambers USA identified seven practice areas as "Leaders in Their Field"; Law360 named the Consumer Protection Group and International Trade practices as Groups of the Year; and Kelley Drye was named one of "America's Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms, with a "Tier 1" national ranking in Communications, Environmental Law, Environmental Litigation, Information Technology, and Real Estate.
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Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian foreign minister says grain exports from his country’s ports won’t resume without security guarantees for ship owners, cargo owners and Ukraine as an independent nation.
Military officials from Russia and Ukraine were set to hold their governments’ first face-to-face talks in months Wednesday. They planned to meet in Istanbul to discuss a United Nations plan for getting blocked Ukrainian grain to world markets through the Black Sea.
Speaking to The Associated Press ahead of the talks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said any agreement needs to ensure Russia “will respect these corridors, they will not sneak into the harbor and attack ports or that they will not attack ports from the air with their missiles.”
Kuleba also told the AP on Tuesday that Ukraine’s military is “planning and preparing for full liberation” of Russian-occupied cities and towns near the country’s Black Sea coast. Ukrainian forces already have stepped up their activity to retake territory in the south as Russia concentrates on eastern Ukraine.
Asked about the likelihood of negotiations to end the war that started when Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, the foreign minister said peace talks were unlikely to happen soon.
“Russia continues to be in the war mood, and they are not seeking negotiations in good faith. They are seeking a way to make us implement their ultimatums, which is not going to happen,“ Kuleba said.
Moscow is attempting a de facto annexation of Kherson, Mariupol and other seized cities by introducing a Russian school curriculum, doing business in Russia’s currency and offering Ukrainians Russian passports, he said.
“I’m pretty confident that once these territories are liberated, the vast majority of people will burn their Russian passports quietly in their fireplaces,” Kuleba said.
In the meantime, Ukraine is insisting upon a full withdrawal of Russian forces as a condition for ending the conflict, he said.
“We are fighting for our freedom, for our territorial integrity, and we want peace. This war was imposed on us. This was not our choice,” Kuleba told the AP.
He stressed that while Ukraine appreciates the support it has received from the United States and European nations during the war, the country needs Western weapons deliveries to speed up as the fighting drags on into a fifth month.
“As long as there is not enough to win, we will keep asking for more,” Kuleba said. “You know, until you win, there are never enough weapons.”
The foreign minister acknowledged that Ukraine suffered significant troop losses as the Kremlin concentrated its military offensive in the Donbas, an industrial region near the Russian border where Moscow’s forces have gradually gained ground.
Ukraine nevertheless has enough people willing to join the armed forces, he said.
“The only goal that we pursue in this war is our survival. When you are fighting for your survival, you have no choice. You have to fight,“ Kuleba said.
Ukraine’s top diplomat credited U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Turkish government for facilitating Wednesday’s talks on grain shipments. A Turkish delegation and U.N. representatives were scheduled to join the discussion between Russian and Ukrainian military officials.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. has said a Russian naval blockade stranded about 22 million tons of grain inside Ukraine, a country known as the “breadbasket of Europe” for its exports of wheat, corn and sunflower oil.
With shipments stalled because of the war is endangering food supplies in many developing nations and could worsen hunger for up to 181 million people, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Kuleba said he was hopeful the talks in Istanbul would yield a deal on creating safe shipping corridors.
Ukraine’s future, as well as his own, is still uncertain, the 41-year-old minister said.
“There were numerous wars between the Ukraine and Russia in the last 300 years. But all of the leaders of these efforts, on the Ukrainian side, in the end, they were either killed, or they wrote their memoirs in exile,” Kuleba said. “So my personal ambition is to write my memoirs in Ukraine. And it will be a memoir of victory and a memoir of a person who belonged to the generation that changed history.”
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The defamation trial between actor Johnny Depp and actress Amber Heard, who has accused her ex-husband of abuse, has entered what is expected to be its final week, with closing arguments scheduled to take place on Friday.
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Heard in response to her publishing an op-ed in the Washington Post in 2018 where she opens up about experiencing sexual violence.
Deep, 58, alleges that while Heard’s Post op-ed didn’t mention him by name, the article ruined his reputation and cost him roles. He said he hasn’t been cast in a major film since the release of the story.
Heard, 36, also filed a $100 million counterclaim lawsuit against Depp, alleging that her former husband damaged her reputation by calling her a liar for her allegations of sexual violence.
The Depp-Heard defamation trial, which is taking place in Virginia, has garnered massive media attention throughout its duration, with fellow celebrities such as Drew Barrymore publicly commenting on the matter.
Sources told The Hill on Monday that Heard’s legal team will not call Depp to the stand to testify again in the trial.
Here’s some of what we’ve heard so far in the trial
Amber Heard’s sister’s testimony
Whitney Heard Henriquez, Heard’s sister, was the first witness to testify on behalf of Heard in the trial.
She said she found herself in the middle of violent encounters between Heard and Depp and said she had seen bruises on Heard as a result of altercations with Depp.
Henriquez said that she witnessed one fight in 2015 where Heard found evidence that Depp was involved in an extramarital affair with another woman, adding that Depp began to blame Heard for forcing him into the affair.
She added that a physical confrontation broke out between Heard and Depp after he charged up the stairs to confront his wife. She also testified that Heard had landed a punch on Depp while she tried to intervene, being stuck in the middle of the couple.
One of Depp’s bodyguards eventually broke up the fight, but Henriquez said that Depp continued to assault Heard by grabbing her hair. The reported altercation happened a month after the couple married.
Henriquez also said at the trial that she saw bruises and injuries on Heard from the aftermath of her fights with Depp, but acknowledged during cross-examination that she sided with Depp during some of the disputes with Heard.
Heard accuses Depp of assaulting her with bottle
Heard told jurors in a tearful testimony that Depp sexually assaulted her using a liquor bottle during one incident.
Heard said that after the couple arrived in Australia, where the actor was filming his fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” film, Depp began accusing her of sleeping with male co-stars in her movies, saying that the fight escalated when Depp threw her into a ping pong table and ripped off her night grown, noting that she was naked and exposed during the assault.
Heard also said that Depp used a liquor bottle to assault her, noting that she realized numerous liquor bottles have been broken during the altercation
“I looked around and saw so much broken glass. I just remember thinking, ‘Please God, please don’t be broken,’” Heard said in her testimony.
Depp has publicly denied assaulting Heard and said his finger was severed when Heard threw a vodka bottle toward him.
Heard testified that when Depp’s security team arrived at the residence where the couple was staying to tend to his injured finger, Depp left vulgar messages in blood and urine on the walls.
Heard claims that Depp injured his finger himself when he smashed his phone. Surgeon Richard Moore testified on behalf of Heard Monday that the photograph of Depp’s injury was inconsistent with a “glass explosion.”
Heard: Depp kept around a group of enablers for his substance abuse problems
The actress also testified that her ex-husband kept a group of enablers around him in an effort to shield him from facing consequences for his substance abuse problems.
Heard said that Depp was either drunk or high when he physically and sexually assaulted her, saying that during a plane ride in 2014 the couple got into an argument over his displeasure with her filming a movie with actor James Franco where he slapped and kicked her, adding that no one on the plane intervened to stop Depp.
Jurors in the trial also heard an audio recording of Depp speaking incoherently at the end of the incident, also viewing text messages of Depp admitting to his friend that he was to stop drinking due to his altercation with Heard.
“I’m admittedly too f——- in the head to spray my rage at the one I love for little reason as well,” Depp texted his friend.
Heard added that Depp has a team of people who clean him up when gets sick from his substance abuse, adding that this allowed him to go about his business without facing consequences for his issues.
Depp has denied Heard’s claims of his substance abuse, as family, friends, and current and former employees of his backed up his claim.
Depp testifies that Heard physically and mentally abused him during their relationship
During Depp’s testimony in the trial, his team revealed an audio recording of Heard admitting that she hit the actor during an altercation.
“You didn’t get punched, you got hit. I’m sorry I hit you like this, but I did not punch you. I did not f—ing deck you. I f—ing was hitting you,” she said in the audio recording.
Ben King, a former employee of Depp, testified that Heard also threw a vodka bottle at him during an altercation in Australia, which resulted in the actor severely wounding his middle finger.
King, a former house manager for Depp, said he found Depp’s severed fingertip in a “scrunched-up piece of paper on the tiled floor at the end of the bar, saying their altercation damaged the whole residence.
The actor told the jury that the fight in Australia was over Heard’s displeasure with a prior meeting with his attorneys that did not grant them a post-nuptial agreement, noting that he tried to remove himself from the situation first.
“She was irate and she was possessed, and when I tried to remove myself as I normally would from the situation, she’s hammering me with brutal words,” Depp said. | https://cw33.com/news/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-enters-final-week-what-weve-heard-so-far/ | 2022-05-23T22:48:45Z |
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. ("Stronghold" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SDIG) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted in October 2021 (the "IPO"), are encouraged to contact the firm before June 13, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Stronghold's suppliers, including MinerVa, were not likely to meet delivery deadlines and quantities. The Company was likely to experience trouble obtaining miners beyond its confirmed purchase orders due to strong market demand. The Company was likely to face significant headwinds in expanding its mining operations. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the IPO period. When the market learned the truth about Stronghold, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.
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Wanted Missouri man arrested near Mayetta
Published: Jul. 17, 2022 at 3:08 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Missouri man was arrested who was wanted on a warrant and considered to be armed and dangerous was arrested Saturday morning after a pursuit with deputies through Jackson County.
According to officials, A Jackson County deputy attempted to stop a white passenger van driven by Justin Holloway, 41, of Kansas City at approximately 2:15 a.m. near Mayetta. Holloway then drove away from deputies heading north on the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 75.
Deputies used a tactical intervention maneuver to force the van to stop and were able to take Holloway into custody.
Holloway booked into Jackson County Jail on the following charges:
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer
- Interference with law enforcement
- Reckless driving
- Driving without a driver’s license and no registration
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ATLANTA, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bert Bean, CEO of Insight Global, a privately held national staffing and services company, called on employers attending The Wall Street Journal's Jobs Summit last week to focus less on college degree and job experience and more on training and development to help collectively expand the talent pool in a still highly competitive job market.
"We've cooked things like college degree into how we hire people in large part because we're afraid to take a chance on somebody, and I would encourage all employers to work together to be part of the solution to expand the labor market," Bean said. "At Insight Global, we fundamentally believe that people can learn things, and I think you can really set yourself up for success by investing a lot more in training and development—it allows you to dip into talent pools you've never been able to dip in before."
Insight Global was a presenting sponsor of "WSJ Jobs Summit: Succeed in the Search," a recent virtual event where business and staffing leaders shared their insights on the job market in the era of "The Great Reshuffle" and offered their advice on turning a hot job market into a competitive advantage.
Bean spoke at a workshop titled, "The New Winning Formula: Recruitment and Retention in 2022." Taking questions from a moderator and the audience, Bean emphasized the importance of culture to attract and retain employees, observing that employers use the term "culture" a lot but don't always understand it. "We use culture as a causation for success at Insight Global," he said. "Culture is the habits that get formed around a company's values, and as leaders, we really need to know how to message those values through the organization so that people can understand what success is, align with those values and model their behavior around them."
The full-day event was kicked off with a special appearance by Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard, who took questions about the U.S. economic outlook and its implications for the labor market, inflation and central-bank policies. Interactive workshops and interviews covered everything from how to navigate career-enhancing opportunities to mastering remote work to forging a new career path through entrepreneurship. In addition to Bean, attendees heard from employers, job and workplace experts, career coaches and Journal reporters.
A recording of Bean's interview, moderated by Lori Theodore, head of talent acquisition at Dow Jones, is available at https://vimeo.com/700316566/a9a3aa9f9c.
About Insight Global:
Insight Global is a national staffing and services company dedicated to empowering people. We relentlessly pursue opportunities for others, because when we all work together, anything is possible. We specialize in sourcing information technology, accounting, finance, and engineering professionals, and delivering service-based solutions to Fortune 1000 clients. Our team spans across more than 63 regional offices throughout North America and has pledged to place more than 80,000 people in jobs in 2022. Insight Global's services extend far beyond just filling roles. In addition to staffing services, we provide culture consulting, diversity, equity and inclusion guidance, specialized health care staffing and resources, and an array of managed services designed to meet company's individual needs. To learn more about Insight Global, visit insightglobal.com.
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312-623-0479
lptak@approachmarketing.com
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RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) (the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to intercepting and preventing immune-mediated diseases, today announced that the Company has secured a term loan facility of up to $125 million with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC), a leader in customized financing for companies in life sciences.
"This term loan facility significantly strengthens our balance sheet ahead of teplizumab's potential commercial launch and provides the Company with additional financial flexibility as we continue to work to change the landscape for patients with type 1 diabetes," said Thierry Chauche, Chief Financial Officer of Provention Bio.
"Hercules is proud to partner with Provention Bio ahead of the potential approval and commercial launch of teplizumab," said Bryan Jadot, Senior Managing Director and Life Sciences Group Head at Hercules Capital. "This substantial capital commitment from Hercules aims to help Provention Bio deliver on their important mission to improve the lives of people at risk for type 1 diabetes."
The term loan facility provides for up to $125 million of term loans in the aggregate, available to be funded in up to five tranches. The first tranche in an amount equal to $25 million was drawn at closing. The Company may draw the second tranche in an amount equal to $40 million upon approval of teplizumab, subject to certain conditions. The third and fourth tranches will be available to the Company in an aggregate amount of up to $35 million, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including achievement of certain milestones. The availability of the fifth tranche of up to $25 million is subject to the approval of the lenders.
Jefferies acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company on the transaction.
About Provention Bio, Inc.:
Provention Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVB) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing the development of investigational therapies that may intercept and prevent debilitating and life-threatening immune-mediated diseases. The BLA for teplizumab, its lead investigational drug candidate, for the delay of progression to Stage 3 clinical type 1 diabetes in at-risk individuals has been filed by the FDA. The Company's pipeline includes additional clinical-stage product candidates that have demonstrated in pre-clinical or clinical studies proof-of-mechanism and/or proof-of-concept in other autoimmune diseases, including celiac disease and lupus. Visit www.ProventionBio.com for more information and follow us on Twitter: @ProventionBio.
Internet Posting of Information:
Provention Bio, Inc. uses its website, www.proventionbio.com, as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation F.D. Such disclosures will be included on the Company's website in the "News" section. Accordingly, investors should monitor this portion of the Company's website, in addition to following its press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Forward Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, including but not limited to, statements relating to the medical need in T1D at-risk patients, the potential commercialization of teplizumab. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may" and "believe," among others. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to FDA disagreeing with the Company's interpretation of data and analysis and information in the BLA resubmission; delays in or failure to obtain FDA approvals for teplizumab or other Company product candidates and the potential for noncompliance with FDA regulations; any inability to successfully work with FDA to address its concerns and requests in a timely manner or at all during the review process for teplizumab, including any inability to provide the FDA with data, analysis or other information sufficient to support an approval of the BLA for teplizumab; any inability to satisfactorily address matters PK comparability, product quality, safety or any other FDA requirements during the BLA review process to obtain an approval of teplizumab; the potential impacts of COVID-19 on our business and financial results; changes in law, regulations, or interpretations and enforcement of regulatory guidance; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; the Company's dependence upon third parties; substantial competition; the Company's need for additional financing and the risks listed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Provention does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof.
Investor Contact:
Robert Doody, VP, Investor Relations
rdoody@proventionbio.com
484-639-7235
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Kaelan Hollon, VP, Corporate Communications
khollon@proventionbio.com
202-421-4921
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Sports and entertainment leaders provide first look inside revolutionary addition to gameday experience
PHOENIX, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and the Arizona Cardinals today debuted the first sportsbook at a National Football League (NFL) stadium. The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is a two-story, 17,000-square-foot entertainment destination featuring state-of-the-art sports wagering amenities, concert-hosting facilities, a gourmet grille and bar and a variety of screens to watch games.
"The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is one of the most revolutionary additions an NFL stadium has seen in decades and unlike anything fans have encountered on gamedays," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. "BetMGM shares the Arizona Cardinals' vision in pursuing new ways to break barriers and entertain fans."
Located on The Great Lawn, the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium will operate on both event and non-event days, offering guests a massive 265-square-foot video wall, 38 televisions and indoor-and-outdoor dining options. All of this can be found steps away from trading windows and user-friendly betting kiosks conveniently placed throughout the space.
Throughout the year, the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium also will serve as an outdoor music and comedy concert amphitheater, hosting events for audiences gathered on The Great Lawn.
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said, "We are proud and thrilled to be the NFL's first team to offer its fans this type of unprecedented amenity and innovative experience. The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium gives us a chance to engage current and potential fans on a year-round basis in a fun, entertaining and responsible way."
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium will open to the public Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. before the Cardinals open the 2022 regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium complements the BetMGM mobile app that launched statewide in Arizona in 2021.
As BetMGM continues to expand to new areas, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly. For more information on events and activities at the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium, follow @BetMGMGrill on Instagram and @BetMGM on Twitter.
By the Numbers: BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium
- Size: 17,000squarefeet
- TVs: 265-square-foot Video Wall and 38 TVs
- Betting Kiosks: More than 25
- Capacity: 500
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's U.S.-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com/.
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The best beauty deals this Prime Day
If you’re looking for something new to enhance your beauty and personal care routine, mark your calendar for Amazon Prime Day (happening July 12-13) for exclusive deals available to Prime members only. Beauty items from skin care to makeup brushes to hair care have been heavily discounted in years past, and this Prime Day might include a new favorite product.
What is Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is an annual event on the retailer’s website that offers unique and substantial discounts on products including kitchenware, sporting goods, tech, beauty and more. But you must have an Amazon Prime membership to score the deals. If you’re not a member yet, you can try a 30-day free trial of Prime to get in on the savings. The deals last for 48 hours only, so consider this when sorting through the offers.
While no one outside Amazon knows what deals will be on this Prime Day, you can still take advantage of sales going on before Prime Day even begins.
What to consider before using beauty and personal care products
When trying out a new beauty or personal item, use caution. If you’re trying a new product that makes contact with your hair or skin, conduct a patch test to ensure the product is suitable for you. Take a small portion of the product and apply to a neutral area such as your wrist. Wait to see if there is any reaction, and after 24 hours you can decide if a full application is safe.
Look out for allergens. Keep an eye out for nuts, fruit extracts, plants and chemicals that typically give you a reaction. These are present in a lot of natural formulas and can cause harm even with topical use.
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At the request of Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly, the ASPCA is assisting with emergency sheltering, forensic exams, legal assistance, and medical and behavioral support for nearly 300 Caucasian Shepherds, including puppies and pregnant dogs
PAHRUMP, Nev., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the request of the Nye County Sheriff, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is urgently mobilizing to provide much-needed assistance with the care of nearly 300 dogs, primarily Caucasian Shepherds including puppies and pregnant dogs, who were rescued from alleged cruelty in Pahrump, Nev.
"When the ASPCA received an urgent request to support the Nye County Sheriff and staff with this case, it was clear immediate intervention was necessary to ensure these animals, who appeared to be neglected and suffering from serious medical issues, could be moved to safety so they can receive much-needed care," said Teresa Ladner, senior director of investigations for the ASPCA. "The ASPCA's priority is to prevent and respond to animal cruelty nationwide, and we're grateful to be in a position where we could mobilize quickly to assist these animals. We thank the Nye County Sheriff's Office for intervening and recognizing the need for assistance so we can work together to bring an end to this horrific situation."
The ASPCA is assisting with evidence collection and crime scene processing, legal assistance, forensics exams, daily care, and providing medical and behavioral support for the large-breed dogs. The ASPCA is also providing much-needed supplies to support the emergency sheltering operation, including additional food and kennels to augment what has already been donated by the public.
"We are grateful for the support of the ASPCA and are working around the clock to ensure these dogs receive the best care. The support from the ASPCA will augment the tireless hours my staff has already put in and will ensure a positive resolution. I appreciate the outpouring of support from the public and organizations locally and nationwide, and we could not have gotten this far without the donations," said Sheriff Sharon Wehrly.
Animal cruelty charges have been filed based on evidence collected by the Nye County Sheriff's Office. Criminal charges resulting from this case are being prosecuted by the Nye County District Attorney's Office. The ASPCA is also providing investigative and legal assistance to further support the investigation and prosecution and to ensure the best legal outcome for these animals.
The ASPCA's response efforts have been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt Charitable Trust. The ASPCA deploys nationally to assist local authorities in animal cruelty cases including animal fighting, hoarding, and puppy mills. It also provides local communities with resources including grant funding, training, and subject matter expertise to effectively assist animals during cruelty and disaster situations.
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first animal welfare organization in North America and serves as the nation's leading voice for animals. More than two million supporters strong, the ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. For more information, please visit www.ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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HONG KONG, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable energy company – EPRO Advance Technology (EAT) – has today announced a breakthrough in green hydrogen energy generation and energy storage, revealing what is believed to be the easiest and lowest cost way to deliver hydrogen that the world has seen.
This revolutionary process has the potential to kick start the hydrogen economy, bringing it forward by decades, transforming hydrogen from the fuel of the future to the fuel of tomorrow.
EAT has developed a ground-breaking porous silicon material – called Si+ – which can generate, on demand, ultra-pure hydrogen from a water source. Si+ can also act as a solid-state hydrogen generating material which is compact, robust and easily transportable.
It has the potential to solve the significant challenges of the storage, safe handling and transportation of hydrogen, long-standing inhibitors of the growth of the hydrogen economy.
As a guaranteed source of safe, on-demand energy, Si+ has multiple uses. It can facilitate the phasing out of expensive and polluting backup diesel generator sets – known as "gensets."
Si+ is an ideal replacement for marine fuel oil – due to be phased out next year – and offers a thermal energy storage solution through exothermic heat that is released during the Si+ hydrogen generation reaction.
Si+ will support the mass roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered flights.
Si+ hydrogen refuelling stations generating on-demand hydrogen locally can share the footprint of existing fuel stations, reducing capital and operational expenditure.
"Si+ facilitates a guaranteed form of energy when compared with renewable energy, which is often intermittent. It's the first distributable energy storage material of grid parity," said Albert Lau, CEO of EAT. "Si+ technology has the potential to bring forward the hydrogen economy by decades."
During a webcast, Mr Lau demonstrated how Si+ can generate hydrogen from a water source. "You could compare the inert vacuum-packed Si+ cartridges to those coffee machine pods and capsules, just add water and release the product!" he said.
The production process consumes underutilized electricity, emitting no greenhouse gases. The raw material is metallurgical silicon, which can be sourced from sand together with a carbon source, or from recycled silicon from broken or end-of-life solar panels otherwise destined for landfill.
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Adds Extensive Executive-Level Leadership, Operations Expertise & Financial Experience in the Energy & Industrial Industries
HOUSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) announced today the appointment of Scott Rowe to the company's Board of Directors. He brings extensive executive-level leadership, operations expertise and financial experience to Quanta's board.
David McClanahan, Quanta Services' independent Chairman of the Board, commented, "We are pleased to welcome Scott to the Quanta Services Board of Directors. He is an accomplished public company executive and director, with extensive energy and industrial experience. We look forward to working with Scott and are excited about the perspective he will provide to Quanta's board and to the company."
Since April 2017, Mr. Rowe has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Flowserve Corporation, a publicly traded developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered flow control systems that support global infrastructure industries, including energy, chemical, power generation and water management, and certain general industrial markets. From 2016 to 2017, Mr. Rowe served as President of Cameron Group of Schlumberger Ltd., an operating company of Schlumberger Limited, a publicly traded company that provides solutions and technologies to energy customers. Additionally, prior to Schlumberger's acquisition of Cameron International Corporation in 2016, he served in various roles of increasing responsibility with Cameron International, including as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2015 to 2016, as President and Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2015, as a director from 2014 to 2016 and as a division president from 2008 to 2014. Mr. Rowe also previously served as a captain in the United States Army and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management and a Master of Business Administration degree.
About Quanta Services
Quanta Services is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the utility, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Quanta's comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining energy and communications infrastructure. With operations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and select other international markets, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to safely complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope. For more information, visit www.quantaservices.com.
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Ad Net Zero Expansion Led By Advertisers, Agency Groups, Media & Trade Bodies
Companies Invited to Join Global Efforts To Drive Rapid Change
CANNES, France, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from many of the largest companies and associations in the world's advertising industry have announced their intent to apply learning from the UK and plan the roll out of Ad Net Zero internationally to major markets. The world's major advertising agency holding companies, dentsu international, Havas, Interpublic Group, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe and WPP, along with Unilever – one of the world's largest advertisers, global tech companies, Google and Meta, plus European media company Sky, will be supported by US trade bodies, ANA, 4A's and the IAB, European and global agency associations, EACA and Voxcomm, the WFA representing global advertisers and the IAA to extend the Ad Net Zero programme from the UK to other major advertising markets. Ascential, owner of LIONS, has played a major role in convening this international action to tackle the climate emergency. The group invited more organisations with international reach to join and help support the roll-out plans.
The Ad Net Zero programme was launched in the UK in November 2020 by the Advertising Association, ISBA and the IPA and counts over 100 advertisers, agencies, commercial media owners and production companies in its membership. All the partners in the global coalition are supporters in the UK and are committed to build plans to extend Ad Net Zero into other major markets. The focus of the new Ad Net Zero group will be to rapidly establish plans for roll-out in major advertising markets with immediate focus on the US and the EU, working in partnership with the UK team. The next update will be presented at the Ad Net Zero Global Summit which will take place online on November 9 and 10, alongside COP27. Going forward, progress will be shared and discussed at Cannes Lions each summer and the Global Summit each November, in line with the COP event, to maintain momentum during this critical decade.
Stephen Woodford, Chief Executive, Advertising Association, said: "Our 5-point action plan pledges to reduce carbon emissions from UK advertising operations to net zero by 2030, with businesses committing to robust, verified plans to reduce their emissions. It also pledges to use advertising's power to accelerate the switch to more sustainable products and services for consumers. We are excited to be working now on a roadmap for development internationally, with the flexibility to adapt and develop market specific solutions and share best practice in sustainable ad operations. We welcome all organisations interested in this to contact us to find out more."
The global advertising industry, as measured by advertising media investment, was worth $594,322bn in 2020. The top 20 advertising markets account for 89.3% of this spend and these markets will be the focus for the programme's rollout.
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Patent filed for new lithium mineral location technology
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ASTERRA announced a patent filing on advancements in using PolSAR-based technology for lithium exploration that will greatly accelerate the identification of lithium (LI) deposits. The patent was based on extensive field testing for validation.
"The expansion to mining is a natural progression of our ability to use AI analytics to monitor soil moisture underground," said Elly Perets, CEO of ASTERRA. "It also fulfills our mission to become humanity's eyes to protect the environment."
ASTERRA's complex artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms extract the signal of lithium concentration underground from satellite based PolSAR data and can pinpoint locations containing high lithium. This technology creates a way to find lithium before investing in costly exploration with intensive labor, and where it may result in environmental destruction and civil conflicts.
In the United States, the Department of Energy published its National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries, which makes sourcing lithium inside the U.S. a priority through the year 2030 because this mineral is often unavailable to meet the needs of the manufacturing industry. Lithium is essential in the transportation, semiconductor, microchip, cell phone, and any industry where a battery is used. Last week, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 was enacted, further bolstering these initiatives.
"Lithium is the wonder metal at the heart of the global desire to move to cleaner energy with reduced carbon emissions, but the demand exceeds the supply. This causes an almost 500 percent increase in lithium prices and harms the effort to stop global warming," said Lauren Guy, the founder and chief technology officer of ASTERRA. "Global demand for lithium is insatiable, and the supply crisis is present and significant. ASTERRA can now focus the efforts of companies to mine the metal in a much more efficient and accurate way."
In a report by energystoragenews.com, Bloomberg ranked China the top supplier of lithium ion batteries. Since China is the dominant source for lithium, ongoing political conflicts cause supply chain disruptions which have a serious negative global impact. One industry impeded by this is the automotive industry.
On its website, Volkswagen notes, "Electric cars are significant contributors to climate protection – but the mining of lithium for the batteries is often criticized." Nevertheless, one challenge the manufacturer faces is their critical need for the mineral. "An important growth driver is its use in the batteries of electric vehicles. However, lithium is also used in the batteries of laptops and cell phones, as well as in the glass and ceramics industry," the site also states.
ASTERRA's satellite based PolSAR technology is already proven as a solution to find underwater leaks in the water utility industry (winning the AWWA Innovation Award in 2021), and also provides soil moisture data to mining operations. Because it provides intelligence regardless of weather conditions, time of day, and penetrates the ground and obstructions including pavement, trees, and soil, it is an efficient solution for underground monitoring.
ABOUT ASTERRA
ASTERRA (formerly Utilis) provides geospatial data-driven platform solutions for water utilities, government agencies, and the greater infrastructure industry in the areas of roads, rails, dams, and mines. ASTERRA products and services use Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar (PolSAR) data from satellites and turn this data into large-scale decision support tools. The company's proprietary algorithms and highly educated scientists and engineers are the keys to their mission, to become humanity's eyes on the Earth. ASTERRA is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to bring its products to the next level. Since 2017, ASTERRA technology has been used in over 64 countries, saving over 210,830 million gallons of potable water, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 134,930 metric tons, and saving 527,070 MWH of energy, all in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ASTERRA is headquartered in Israel with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. Their innovative data solutions are used in multiple verticals around the globe. For more information on ASTERRA and to learn more about their technology, visit https://asterra.io.
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Marks key step in executing on the Company's capital plan
PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PREIT (NYSE: PEI), today, announced that it has sold its 25% interest in the entity that owns Gloucester Premium Outlets.
The gross consideration to the Company from this transaction was $35.4 million, consisting of $14 million in cash plus $21.4 million of debt reduction, following assumption by the buyer. The cash portion of the proceeds were used to pay down the Company's senior credit facility. This transaction represents a portion of the asset sale pipeline referenced in conjunction with the Company's first quarter 2022 earnings release dated May 5, 2022 with $275 million of transactions in process.
"We continue to seek creative ways to harvest capital throughout our optimally-located platform," said Joseph F. Coradino, Chairman and CEO of PREIT. "We are intently focused on reducing debt, improving our balance sheet and executing on meaningful transactions in the near-term as we plan to exercise the one year extension of our credit facility."
About PREIT
PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages innovative properties developed to be thoughtful, community-centric hubs. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves. Located primarily in densely-populated regions, PREIT is a top operator of high quality, purposeful places that serve as one-stop destinations for customers to shop, dine, play and stay. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Additional factors that might cause future events, achievements or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements include those discussed herein, and in the sections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.
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Statewide health plan recognizes important role health centers play in health equity
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Health Center Week observed recently, Fidelis Care, a New York State health plan with more than 2.5 million members, proudly recognized Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the vital work they do throughout the year. National Health Center Week is an annual celebration to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of FQHCs, which are dedicated to promoting health equity, improving health outcomes, and supporting vulnerable populations in underserved communities.
As the largest Medicaid Managed Care plan in the state, Fidelis Care serves more than 1.7 million Medicaid members, with a significant population receiving services from local health centers.
"Federally Qualified Health Centers provide preventive and primary care to thousands of New Yorkers in underserved communities, and are central to advancing the Fidelis Care mission of transforming the health of the community one person at a time," said Chief Medical Officer Vincent Marchello, MD. "Health centers are on the front lines of the health care system and play an important role in addressing issues related to the social determinants of health such as food insecurity and housing instability. We are grateful for their partnership and the outstanding commitment of each health center's providers and staff."
Fidelis Care's provider network includes more than 75 Federally Qualified Health Centers. Here are just a few highlights of Fidelis Care's ongoing partnership with local health centers:
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center provides high-quality, affordable primary care services to all at five convenient locations in Lower Manhattan and Queens regardless of their ability to pay, the language they speak, or their immigration history. Fidelis Care and CBWCHC partner together on community events to educate new immigrants about the importance of preventative and routine health care.
Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.: CHCB operates patient centers across Western New York in Erie and Niagara counties, in addition to a Mobile Healthcare Unit. Fidelis Care has partnered with Community Health Center of Buffalo on many community events, promoting wellness and addressing health disparities.
RefuahHealth has been a community cornerstone for 29 years, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health care to residents of the lower Hudson Valley. Fidelis Care partners with RefuahHealth on an ongoing basis to narrow health disparities and reduce social, economic, and cultural barriers to care.
Ryan Health: The staff of Ryan Health work tirelessly to deliver exceptional primary care and specialty services to vulnerable New Yorkers, helping them to be healthy while improving the wellbeing of whole communities. Fidelis Care works with Ryan Health on key community events, including honoring the vital role of health care professionals.
Added Ryan Health President and CEO Brian McIndoe, MPH: "We are grateful to Fidelis Care for their collaboration and support to further the mission of both organizations to ensure access to high-quality healthcare for those who need it the most."
Fidelis Care is a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a proud sponsor of National Health Center Week. For more information click here.
About Fidelis Care Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.5 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.
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Leading Senior Living Provider Adopts Proven Predictive Analytics Platform to Guide Data-Driven Hiring Decisions
BALTIMORE, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Analytics, the market leader in applying artificial intelligence to workforce challenges, and Validus Senior Living, an owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the Southeast, today announced that Validus will adopt Arena Analytics' innovative AI-powered predictive analytics platform to guide hiring and recruiting decisions for critical positions covering all of its senior living facilities.
Validus Senior Living, which operates 16 senior living communities across four states, will use Arena Analytics' sophisticated predictive analytics and advanced machine learning techniques to identify quality candidates who are most likely to be retained in their positions, reducing turnover and related premium labor costs. The Arena Analytics solution has been proven to drive positive outcomes across industries, leading to more stable, productive, and profitable workforces.
"We are innovators in the senior living sector at Validus and are always looking to build strategic partnerships with companies that hold our same values and recognize how technology will move our industry forward" said Kate Wentworth, Vice President of Human Resources for Validus Senior Living. "Improving retention in today's labor market is critical to our success and partnering with Arena Analytics will help us make intelligent, data-driven decisions that will lead to tangible results. We know that using data to help us identify the best people for our jobs, as well as retention, will result in better care and service outcomes for the moms and dads we serve."
"Validus Senior Living is a world-class organization with a forward-looking approach to adopting the right tools, technologies, and solutions to build a stable, productive workforce to best serve its residents and communities," said Myra Norton, CEO of Arena Analytics. "We believe Arena Analytics' outcomes-based approach to identifying quality candidates who are most likely to be retained will support Validus' commitment to the team members, residents, families and communities they serve."
Validus Senior Living will adopt the following aspects of Arena Analytics platform:
- Arena Analytics Talent Discovery, which deploys optimized sourcing and recruitment marketing strategies to supply additional high-quality candidate volume.
- Arena Analytics Retention Prediction, powered by a proprietary predictive analytics model that gathers and analyzes data from multiple sources to help organizations identify applicants most likely to stay in specific roles before they are hired.
- Arena Analytics Bias Mitigation, utilizing advanced adversarial fairness techniques to analyze and remove potential discriminatory variables from each prediction, promoting diversity and inclusion.
For more information on Arena Analytics, visit www.arenaanalytics.io. To learn more about Validus Senior Living, see https://www.inspiredliving.care/.
Arena Analytics helps organizations build more productive and equitable workforces, while empowering individuals to uncover and pursue opportunities where they are likely to thrive. Our technology platform enables our customers to tackle a range of workforce challenges by using AI and predictive analytics to focus on matching candidates with jobs based on outcomes rather than assumptions and outdated, biased assessments. For more information on Arena Analytics, visit www.arenaanalytics.io.
Validus Senior Living is based in Tampa, Florida and is the owner, operator, and third-party manager of 16 communities comprised of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services located throughout the Southeastern United States with several more projects under development. Guided by their moral compass in all that they do, Validus Senior Living has the great honor of creating environments where moms and dads can thrive, families can rest at ease, and employees can build the careers they want. They feel it is their moral obligation to do everything in their power to remove obstacles and provide thoughtful solutions that have long-lasting, meaningful impact in people's lives. For more information, please visit www.inspiredliving.care.
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Luckie Health will provide data-centric marketing solutions for healthcare companies
ATLANTA, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing solutions agency Luckie today announced the launch of "Luckie Health," a dedicated practice focused exclusively on solving business challenges for healthcare brands. Led by a group of former pharma marketing executives, Luckie Health will offer a business-first, data-centric approach to the challenges of healthcare marketing.
"Everything about the healthcare ecosystem is changing at a rapid pace, and the companies that embrace data and insights to drive impact across the patient-provider-payer continuum will win," said John Gardner, president & CEO of Luckie. "We understand how complex and interconnected the healthcare landscape is and we're here to create solutions that are based on science, not luck."
Luckie Health offers a suite of services optimized for the healthcare sector including patient and HCP intelligence, launch strategies, non-personal digital solutions, enterprise analytics, and omnichannel patient and professional marketing. The agency also made investments in sophisticated analytics platforms, CRM systems, technology tools and security certifications, and can build and warehouse high volumes of protected data.
The practice is being led by Kamala Prince who spent 20+ years managing patient marketing and product launches at biotech and pharmaceutical companies including United Therapeutics, GlaxoSmithKline and ViiV Healthcare. She is joined by Brian Lamkin, Luckie's SVP of analytics and integrated solutions, and former director of Rx analytics for Galderma. John Petersen rounds out the leadership team as VP of healthcare solutions. Petersen joined Luckie in June 2022 after 30 years in consumer healthcare and pharmaceuticals, working with L'Oréal, Galderma, Novartis, AstraZeneca, and most recently as CCO of Crown Laboratories. The group reports to Luckie CEO, John Gardner, who's managed marketing campaigns for Novartis, Eli Lily, Bayer Consumer Health, GSK, Merck and others.
Luckie has a long history working within healthcare, providing marketing support to pharmaceutical companies, health plans and hospital systems. Luckie Health will continue to focus on the healthcare ecosystem broadly, with a hyper lens on pharmaceutical brands, medical device manufacturers and health plans.
About Luckie: Luckie is a creative, data-driven agency that builds brands and brand experiences to solve real business problems and achieve results luck can't explain. A top, privately held marketing firm in the Southeast, Luckie has offices in Birmingham, Atlanta, Raleigh and Decentraland.
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WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing managed business uniform programs, facility service products, and first aid and safety products and services, has signed a multi-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming an Official Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and an Official Uniform Supplier of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In addition to being an official partner, UniFirst will be promoting its business services through a variety of activities including in-stadium signage, the Steelers.com website, and Pittsburgh Steelers pre-game radio broadcasts.
Throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area, UniFirst's redesigned and rebranded delivery trucks, a major aspect of the company's ongoing brand evolution initiative, will communicate the partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"UniFirst is excited to join forces with the Pittsburgh Steelers in our multi-year partnership," said Asit Goel, UniFirst Vice President of Marketing. "With several hundred associates servicing tens of thousands of workers and businesses in the Greater Pittsburgh communities, we share in the excitement with all of Steelers Nation."
UniFirst has evolved into a North American leader in providing managed uniforms, protective clothing, and custom corporate image apparel programs to businesses large and small. The company services over two million workers across the U.S. and Canada in high-quality, hygienically clean uniforms each workday. UniFirst also helps keeps businesses clean, safe, and healthy through an extensive line of facility service programs, first aid products and safety trainings.
For more information about UniFirst and how we always deliver for our customers, please visit UniFirst.com.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, as well as the delivery of facility service programs. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also provides first aid and safety products, and manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products; and with 260 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 14,000 employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers each business day. For more information, contact UniFirst at 800.455.7654 or visit UniFirst.com.
The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933, by Arthur Joseph Rooney. Pittsburgh is among the most successful franchises in League history. The Steelers have won six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in the NFL, and appeared in eight overall. Pittsburgh has also participated in 16 conference title games and hosted 11 – both, of which, are the most of any franchise in the League.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Contract Industry Council – Back-to-school season is in full swing. Stores are filling up with supplies, leading parents, students, and teachers across the country to start finalizing their preparations for the upcoming school year. Necessities like new clothes, pencils and pens, notebooks, binders, backpacks, and paper are likely already on your shopping list, but this year you'll need to consider various electronics for your student – as well as crucial protection plans to cover pricey devices.
COVID-19 introduced a whole range of new technology to the school routine, and even after earlier restrictions have been lifted, electronics will remain an important part of schooling. A study by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2020 found that over 70% of schools said their teachers used technology for activities normally done in the classroom to a moderate (47%) or large extent (24%).
"When remote and hybrid learning became the new norm during the pandemic, students and teachers had to heavily rely on electronics – and now that most students have returned to in-person learning, classrooms have adapted to the innovative technology, utilizing it in day-to-day lessons," said Tom Keepers, CEO of the Service Contract Industry Council. "Students aren't always the most careful with these expensive devices, so it's essential to simultaneously purchase a service contract to protect against future damage or malfunction."
Here are four electronic items your student may need in 2022:
- Tablet
- Laptop
- Backup drive
- Digital textbook
On the first day of school, your child will slip on their new shoes, unzip their backpack and fill it with essential gadgets, and then head to school with confidence they won't miss a beat! Whether your child is in a school surrounded by peers or learning from home, you can avoid the stress of them handling expensive items all day. But don't worry – if accidents happen, a service contract will be there to protect you.
For more information on service contracts, visit www.go-scic.com
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that Dan Chard, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Maloney, Chief Financial Officer, will meet with investors and participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Virtual Fitness & Wellness Summit, to be held September 12, 2022.
A webcast of the fireside chat will be available Monday, September 12, 2022 at 9:00am ET over the Internet hosted on the Investor Relations section of Medifast's website at www.MedifastInc.com, and will be archived for approximately 30 days.
About Medifast®: Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, which offers scientifically developed products, clinically proven plans and the support of independent OPTAVIA Coaches and a Community to help Customers achieve Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. As the publicly traded market leader by revenue in the U.S. $7 billion weight management industry, the company has impacted more than 2 million lives through its Community of OPTAVIA Coaches, who teach Customers how to develop holistic healthy habits through the proprietary Habits of Health® Transformational System. Medifast was recognized in 2022 as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes, in 2020 and 2021 as one of FORTUNE's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies and was named to Forbes' 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America list in 2017. For more information, visit MedifastInc.com or OPTAVIA.com and follow @Medifast on Twitter.
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HLF introduces Lift Off BHO Extracts as the newest addition to the company's expanding product portfolio
CHESANING, Mich., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High Life Farms ("HLF"), a privately held, multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company with operations in Michigan and California, today announced that Lift Off BHO Extracts, a line of high-quality and flavorful BHO products at an accessible price point, are now available across Michigan dispensaries.
Single-source and strain-specific, Lift Off BHO Extracts are crafted at HLF's state-of-the-art cultivation and extraction facilities through a unique BHO process using cold hydrocarbon extracton with a pre-distilled butane and propane blend. Prior to extraction, HLF distills the butane and propane blend to remove any impurities in the solvents, leaving behind a pure solvent wash.
"We are delighted to finally introduce Lift Off BHO Extracts to consumers across the state of Michigan," said Ben Celani, co-founder of High Life Farms. "Our team has meticulously perfected our unique BHO process utilizing top-of-the-line equipment to create a pure, flavorful product. High Life Farms takes immense pride in our ability to meet our consumers' preferences with high-quality, carefully crafted products offered at a range of price points. We are confident that Michigan cannabis connoisseurs will be thrilled with Lift Off BHO Extracts."
The majority of Lift Off BHO Extracts are live resin and are currently available in 1g and 3.5g sauces in a variety of strains including Grape Pie, Hippie Crasher, Lemon Dosidos, Sundae Driver, Melted Strawberries and more.
For dispensary availability, please visit High Life Farms - MI on Weedmaps.For more information on High Life Farms, please visit https://highlifefarms.com/.
About High Life Farms
High Life Farms is a national privately held, vertically integrated cannabis company based in Michigan with operations in the world's largest cannabis market: California. High Life Farms' best-in-class portfolio includes cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, in-house brands, brand partnerships, white labeling solutions and ownership stakes in numerous dispensaries. The company believes in the cannabis plant's potential to improve health, wellness, happiness and that everyone should have the right to make choices that improve their personal wellbeing. For more information, visit https://highlifefarms.com/.
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Services for Edith Ann Key, 61, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Friday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Brian Grant officiating.
Burial will be in Seton Cemetery at Leon Junction.
Mrs. Key died Thursday, Sept. 8, at a Temple hospital.
She was born April 4, 1961, in Temple to Elmer and Patsy Hobday Steinert. She graduated from Temple High School, and attended Temple College. She married James Key. She lived in Temple all of her life and was a member of Heights Baptist Church. She worked for Texas Instruments for many years, and retired from IER Inc.
Survivors include her husband of Temple; two sons, James Ray Key Jr. of Temple and Terry Dean Key of Temple; a daughter, Amy Kirk of Troy; her parents of Temple; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to any autism charity.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_ed7c9a36-3316-11ed-bba3-bbe03d3664ab.html | 2022-09-13T06:23:37Z |
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, real estate investment trust, announced today the appointment of Scott A. Estes to the company's board of directors, effective August 30, 2022. Estes will serve as one of the company's independent directors and as a member of the audit committee. Following the appointment of Estes, the company's board of directors will be comprised of 10 directors, seven of whom are independent.
"We are pleased to welcome Scott Estes to the American Healthcare REIT board," said Danny Prosky, president, chief executive officer and director. "Scott's extensive experience in the healthcare real estate space as the former chief financial officer of Welltower, the largest publicly traded healthcare REIT in the country, as well as his lengthy service as a member of the boards of two other NYSE-listed real estate investment trusts will prove invaluable to American Healthcare REIT as we grow our business and pursue our strategic plan on behalf of our fellow stockholders."
Estes served as chief financial officer of Welltower Inc., an S&P 500 constituent real estate investment trust focused on healthcare infrastructure, for more than a decade, from March 2006 to October 2017. His 14-year tenure with the company began in 2003 as vice president of finance. Estes was significantly involved in the management of capital allocation in support of Welltower's rapid growth, with direct oversight of capital markets transactions which raised more than $14 billion of equity capital and $10 billion of unsecured debt capital.
Prior to joining Welltower, Estes served as a senior equity research analyst and vice president with Deutsche Bank Securities, a leading financial services firm, with primary coverage of the healthcare REIT and healthcare services industry sub-sectors. Additionally, Estes served as a vice president in Bank of America Securities' equity research department from January 1998 through December 1999, covering the healthcare REIT and seniors housing sectors, as well as an associate analyst and assistant vice president in Morgan Stanley's equity research department from March 1994 through December 1997, covering the healthcare REIT and healthcare services industry sub-sectors.
Since July 2017, Estes has served as a member of the board of trustees and audit committee chairman of JBG SMITH Properties, an NYSE-listed REIT that owns, operates, invests in and develops a dynamic portfolio of mixed-use properties in the high growth and high barrier-to-entry submarkets in and around Washington. D.C. Additionally, since June 2018, he has served as an independent director and audit committee chairman of Essential Properties Realty Trust, an NYSE-listed REIT that acquires, owns and manages a portfolio primarily comprised of single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis to companies operating service-oriented or experience-based businesses.
"Our board selected Scott to serve as a director based on his impressive financial and business expertise, particularly in his capacity as chief financial officer of one of the largest publicly traded healthcare REITs in the world," said Jeff Hanson, chairman of the board. "We believe his experience in the oversight of financial reporting, capital markets and capital raising, corporate finance and accounting, treasury, tax and audit functions, as well as his previous service on the boards of directors of two other NYSE-listed REITs, will deliver significant value to our company and stockholders, particularly in his role as a member of our audit committee."
American Healthcare REIT, Inc., a self-managed, publicly registered, healthcare real estate investment trust, owns and manages a diverse portfolio of healthcare real estate assets totaling approximately 19.5 million square feet, with a gross investment value of approximately $4.3 billion. As of June 30, 2022, this international portfolio includes 313 buildings comprised of medical office buildings, senior housing communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other real estate-related investments across 36 states, the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. For more information, please visit www.AmericanHealthcareREIT.com.
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How the 18-year-old suspect legally obtained guns before the Buffalo mass shooting
By Peter Nickeas, Casey Tolan and Virginia Langmaid, CNN
The 18-year-old man accused of mass murder at a Buffalo supermarket legally obtained an AR-15 style rifle, believed to be the same weapon he described modifying in a lengthy, racist rant posted online before the attack.
Law enforcement officials told CNN on Tuesday there appear to have been no red flags that would have prevented the 18-year-old from obtaining the three guns said to be found in his possession — the one used in the attack and two guns in his car. He had been evaluated for mental health concerns last year, officials said, but those didn’t rise to the level of legal concern.
“Where were the red flags for him to be able to purchase these guns legally?” Erie County, New York, Sheriff John Garcia said. “But in a case like this the gun dealer was able to sell these weapons to this individual because there was no red flags that came up.”
Payton Gendron, in the lengthy document posted online, wrote that he bought the AR-15 style gun from a gun store in New York. Gendron had been taken to an emergency room for a mental health evaluation after an incident in high school where he mentioned “murder-suicide,” but was released without being involuntarily committed, according to law enforcement officials.
Involuntary commitment could have, if the system worked as designed, resulted in Gendron’s name being added to a list of people prohibited from purchasing guns.
Gendron’s attorney declined to comment. Gendron is due in court Thursday morning.
Gun store owners: He passed background checks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the gun used was purchased legally in New York State.
Speaking to CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” on Sunday, Hochul said the weapon was an AR-15. She said it’s believed the high-capacity magazine was purchased outside of New York. It’s not clear from Hochul’s statement describing the weapon as an AR-15 that it is the same item as listed in Gendron’s document; police haven’t released details yet about the weapon or weapons that were used.
“The gun was purchased in a gun store in New York State legally, an AR-15. But what has made this so lethal, and so devastating for this community, was the high-capacity magazine that would have had to have been purchased elsewhere, that’s not legal in the State of New York,” Hochul said.
Gendron wrote about buying and modifying an AR-15 style weapon. In New York, magazines can’t be larger than 10 rounds, and outside of shooting competitions, can’t have more than seven rounds in the rifle at any one time. The AR-style weapon Gendron described wasn’t sold with the 30-round magazines common for this type of rifle, when pictured for sale, is almost always pictured with 30-round magazines legal in much of America.
Hochul said it’s not clear where the gunman purchased the magazines used in the shooting. Gendron lived right over the state border from Pennsylvania where gun laws are more permissive. Gendron, in his writing, said he bought magazines at a flea market in New York — which might have been illegal, depending on when he purchased them.
Gendron wrote that the AR-style rifle he bought, because of the lock on the magazine, was legal in New York, but then modified it to remove that lock. At least nine states and the District of Columbia have restrictions, ranging from owning magazines that carry more than 10 or 15 rounds, to banning the sale or purchase of those magazines.
Gendron wrote that he was able to remove the lock with a drill.
Gendron also wrote of two other weapons in the document: a Mossberg 500 shotgun and a Savage Axis XP rifle. At a press conference Monday, Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said investigators knew of three weapons — two located in his car and one Gendron was carrying. Investigators found a rifle and a shotgun in the car; CNN obtained a photo of those weapons. Gramaglia described the gun Gendron allegedly used as an AR-15.
The owner of Pennsylvania Guns and Ammo, a 10-minute drive across the state border from Gendron’s hometown of Conklin, New York, told CNN that Gendron legally purchased a shotgun from his store in December 2021. The owner said Gendron claimed he wanted the gun for target practice. He said Gendron was 18 at the time of the purchase and cleared all background checks at his store. He asked not to be identified.
Gendron wrote he acquired the AR-15-style firearm legally and modified it after the fact, an act undetectable to law enforcement or anyone else until the gun is recovered or until someone alerts them to the modification. Robert Donald, the owner of Vintage Firearms, where Gendron wrote he purchased an AR-style rifle, didn’t respond to CNN requests for comment.
However, Donald told The New York Times that he sold a Bushmnaster rifle to Gendront. Donald told the newspaper he was “shocked” when federal investigators contacted him Saturday to inquire about Gendron.
“I knew nothing about it until I got the call from them. I couldn’t believe it,” he told the Times. “I just can’t believe it. I don’t understand why an 18-year-old would even do this,” he added. “I know I didn’t do anything wrong, but I feel terrible about it.”
Donald told the Times he didn’t remember Gendron, and added that the background report didn’t show anything.
“He didn’t stand out — because if he did, I would’ve never sold him the gun,” Donald told the Times.
Suspect was evaluated, not involuntarily committed
Garcia, the Erie County sheriff, said the Buffalo shooting suspect was visited last year by New York State Police after he turned in a high school project about murder-suicides.
“The state police arrived at his house at that point last year,” Garcia said. “He stayed at a facility, I’m not sure if it was a hospital or a mental health facility, for a day and a half.”
Beau Duffy, a spokesperson for the New York State Police, said that “troopers transported the student to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.” He confirmed that it was an evaluation and not an involuntary commitment — so it would not have prevented Gendron from purchasing a gun under federal law.
New York State Police officials also did not seek a “Red Flag” order of protection against Gendron after the incident, which could have been another way to prevent him from purchasing a gun. State police declined to comment on why they didn’t seek a red flag order. A law enforcement official told CNN “the threat was general in nature and did not target the school or anyone in particular, and did not specifically mention shooting or firearms.”
The state’s Red Flag law, also known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, was enacted in 2019 and is designed to prevent anyone who shows signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
According to New York state law, certain clinicians who determine that a patient is “likely to engage in conduct that would result in serious harm to self or others” are required to report that to a county health commissioner, who can report that to the state’s Division of Criminal Justice Services, which can block people from buying guns and revoke gun permits.
Federal law prohibits someone involuntarily committed to a mental health institution from buying a gun. It does not cover someone in a mental institution “for observation.” A mental institution includes any mental health facility, hospital, or psychiatric ward of a general hospital.
New York has relatively strong laws concerning access to firearms by mentally ill people. Data from the FBI’s NICS background check database shows that as of December 2021, there were more than 860,000 people blocked from buying a gun due to adjudicated mental health in New York — the third-highest total, after California and Pennsylvania.
Social media posts by Gendron claim the investigation into his threat of violence last year ended when he says he told investigators his writings were something he “stupidly” he had done. He was attending Susquehanna High School at the time, in Conklin, last June.
In a post, dated January 30, 2022, Gendron wrote “Another bad experience was when I had to go to a hospital’s ER because I said the word’s ‘murder/suicide’ to an online paper in economics class.”
“I got out of it because I stuck with the story that I was getting out of class and I just stupidly wrote that down. That is the reason I believe I am still able to purchase guns. It was not a joke, I wrote that down because that’s what I was planning to do,” according to the post.
Gendron also claims that his mental health evaluation lasted 15 minutes after he spent hours waiting in the emergency room.
CNN has reached out to New York State Police about this account. Investigators have previously said Gendron’s threat was of a general nature and not specific enough to warrant further action.
Prosecutor reviewing ‘all aspects’ of school threat
The district attorney in Gendron’s hometown said he’s reviewing “all aspects” of last year’s investigation into the school threat.
“We’re even going back several years as far as what his behavior was at that point in time, his relationship with his family, his relationship with teachers and students at the school,” Broome County DA Michael Korchak told CNN. “So everything is on the table right now based on this investigation.”
Korchak said it’s “hard to say” whether more should have been done in June 2021, when the suspect threatened to commit a murder-suicide at his high school.
“The New York State Police were called and they went to the subjects’ residence in Conklin and interviewed him and took him to Binghamton General Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation,” Korchak said. “So there were no direct threats made to any student or teacher.”
According to Korchak, the suspect was 17 at the time. He was treated, released, and cleared to go back to school after that.
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GREENBELT, Md., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded a contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation of Madison, Wisconsin, to develop and demonstrate a microgravity-compactible Trash Compaction and Processing System (TCPS) Phase B, for the International Space Station (ISS).
This contract provides firm-fixed-price core requirements and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price task orders, along with additional option periods.
If all options are exercised, the total potential contract value is $13,775,324. The period of performance is from Sept. 1, 2022, through Aug. 31, 2027, and it includes four option periods.
The contractor will develop and demonstrate a microgravity-compactible processing system, including processing of trash, heat transfer, fluid flow, liquid/vapor condensation, phase separation, and effluent processing and management, as well as implementation of a detailed Concept of Operations and crew trash handling/interaction with the TCPS aboard the ISS. Reliability and maintainability, ISS interface requirements, and safety will be addressed as the TCPS unit is launched to ISS for a technology demonstration.
The work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Madison, Wisconsin.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days.
The company’s customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers during the January-March period, according to its quarterly earnings report released Tuesday. It’s the first time that Netflix’s subscribers have fallen since the streaming service became available throughout most of the world outside of China six years ago. The drop this year stemmed in part from Netflix’s decision to withdraw from Russia to protest the war against Ukraine, resulting in a loss of 700,000 subscribers.
Netflix acknowledged its problems are deep rooted by projecting a loss of another 2 million subscribers during the April-June period.
If the stock drop extends into Wednesday’s regular trading session, Netflix shares will have lost more than half of their value so far this year — wiping out about $150 billion in shareholder wealth in less than four months.
Netflix is hoping to reverse the tide by taking steps it has previously resisted, including blocking the sharing of accounts and introducing a lower-priced — and ad-supported — version of its service.
Aptus Capital Advisors analyst David Wagner said it’s now clear that Netflix is grappling with an imposing challenge. “They are in no-(wo) man’s land,” Wagner wrote in a research note Tuesday.
Netflix absorbed its biggest blow since losing 800,000 subscribers in 2011 — the result of unveiled plans to begin charging separately for its then-nascent streaming service, which had been bundled for free with its traditional DVD-by-mail service. The customer backlash to that move elicited an apology from Netflix CEO Reed Hastings for botching the execution of the spin-off.
The latest subscriber loss was far worse than a forecast by Netflix management for a conservative gain of 2.5 million subscribers. The news deepens troubles that have been mounting for the streaming since a surge of signups from a captive audience during the pandemic began to slow.
It marks the fourth time in the last five quarters that Netflix’s subscriber growth has fallen below the gains of the previous year, a malaise that has been magnified by stiffening competition from well-funded rivals such as Apple and Walt Disney.
The setback follows the company’s addition of 18.2 million subscribers in 2021, its weakest annual growth since 2016. That contrasted with an increase of 36 million subscribers during 2020 when people were corralled at home and starved for entertainment, which Netflix was able to quickly and easily provide with its stockpile of original programming.
Netflix has previously predicted that it will regain its momentum, but on Tuesday faced up to the issues bogging it down. “COVID created a lot of noise on how to read the situation,” Hastings said in a video conference reviewing the latest numbers.
Among other things, Hastings confirmed Netflix will start crack down on the sharing of subscriber passwords that has enabled multiple households to access its service from a single account, with changes likely to roll out during the next year or so.
The Los Gatos, California, company estimated that about 100 million households worldwide are watching its service for free by using the account of a friend or another family member, including 30 million in the U.S. and Canada. “”Those are over 100 million households already are choosing to view Netflix,” Hastings said. “They love the service. We’ve just got to get paid at some degree for them.”
To stop the practice and prod more people to pay for their own accounts, Netflix indicated it will expand a test introduced last month in Chile, Peru and Costa Ricathat allows subscribers to add up to two people living outside their households to their accounts for an additional fee.
Netflix ended March with 221.6 million worldwide subscribers. The subscriber downturn clipped Netflix’s finances in the first quarter when the company’s profit fell 6% from last year to $1.6 billion, or $3.53 per share. Revenue climbed 10% from last year to nearly $7.9 billion.
With the pandemic easing, people have been finding other things to do, and other video streaming services are working hard to lure new viewers with their own award-winning programming. Apple, for instance, held the exclusive streaming rights to “CODA,” which eclipsed Netflix’s “Power of The Dog,” among other movies, to win Best Picture at last month’s Academy Awards.
Escalating inflation over the past year has also squeezed household budgets, leading more consumers to rein in their spending on discretionary items. Despite that pressure, Netflix recently raised its prices in the U.S., where it has its greatest household penetration — and where it’s had the most trouble finding more subscribers. In the most recent quarter, Netflix lost 640,000 subscribers in the U.S. and Canada, prompting management to point out that most of its future growth will come in international markets.
Netflix also is trying to give people another reason to subscribe by adding video games at no extra charge — a feature that began to roll out last year. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/netflix-shares-drop-22-after-it-loses-200k-subscribers/ | 2022-04-20T16:22:42Z |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodan + Fields, a leading skincare brand powered by a direct selling business, announced the second round of donations from the Youth Empowerment Fund through their support of the Prescription for Change project. Launched in August 2021, the Fund will invest a total of $5 Million USD over 3 years to empower young people to lead social and environmental change.
In 2022, donations totaling $1.55 Million USD will support 11 nonprofits to advance career readiness and life skills training, provide mental health services and foster environmental conservation across historically underserved communities in North America and Australia. Donations will go to existing partners, After School Matters, Inc, buildOn Inc., Posse Foundation, Student Energy and The Smith Family as well as new partners, Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico, Green Guerillas Inc., Huckleberry Youth Programs Inc., Mending Matters, Residential Youth Services & Empowerment, and Save the Bay.
Rodan + Fields' support of The Youth Empowerment Fund builds on its proud legacy of changing lives together with its Independent Consultant Community, having invested nearly $18 Million USD in nonprofit partners that have provided educational and career assistance, service learning and disaster relief to 1.7 million young people globally since 2008. The Company is proud to have donated a total of $2.8 Million USD from the Youth Empowerment Fund since 2021 to advance the Company's commitment to giving, marking that they are over halfway to their 3-year goal.
"We believe that philanthropy is a powerful tool to empower young people to become leaders and positive change agents in their communities," said Lindsay Vignoles, Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance, Rodan + Fields. "Giving back is a fundamental part of our Do Good strategy, and we are honored to support existing and new partners to create a more inclusive and sustainable future."
As social and environmental challenges continue to grow, Rodan + Fields sees its investments in young people as a part of the solution and has aligned with its mission to have a life-changing impact on people and the planet. According to Jessica Raefield, Chief Human Resources Officer, Rodan + Fields, "The next generation will inherit what the current one leaves behind. Equipping young people with the tools and resources they need to create a better tomorrow is what the Youth Empowerment Fund hopes to achieve."
To learn more about Rodan + Field's philanthropic investments, please visit rodanandfields.com.
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Rodan + Fields was launched in 2002 and founded by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields with the mission of providing dermatology-inspired skincare and an entrepreneurial opportunity to change lives. Rodan + Fields is the #1 Dermatologist Founded Premium Skincare Brand in North America in 2021* and the #1 Premium Skincare Regimen Brand in the U.S. for 4 consecutive years, (2018 – 2021)**. Rodan + Fields is proud of its regimen-based skincare and award-winning innovation, powerful direct selling business model and global Independent Consultant Community. Products are available through R+F Independent Consultants or on the Rodan + Fields website at rodanandfields.com.
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KEENESBURG, Colo., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wild Animal Sanctuary, in collaboration with artist Christopher Clark debuted a collection of five original artworks featuring some of the Sanctuary's most memorable rescued animals.
The collaboration marks the first time The Wild Animal Sanctuary has worked with the internationally acclaimed artist known for his work with Marvel Fine Art and as Lucasfilm's #1 selling artist. The new collection, shown at the entrance of the Sanctuary's visitor center, beautifully captures a sense of serenity and freedom across each painting and blends colorful oil and acrylic elements in an impressionist style.
"We are thrilled to showcase Christopher's art so visitors from all over the world can be exposed to his exceptional talent. The originals are perfect for new or seasoned collectors alike," said Pat Craig, Executive Director of The Wild Animal Sanctuary. In addition to the five originals, a variety of prints will also be available online and in-person at the Sanctuary's gift shop, with each sale further helping support the Sanctuary and the animals.
Located near Keenesburg, Colorado, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is the largest nonprofit carnivore sanctuary in the world, with over 650 rescued animals, including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards, and other large carnivores living in large-acreage natural habitats. Established in 1980, the Sanctuary operates three locations with more than 10,000 acres for abused, abandoned, and confiscated carnivores and specializes in rehabilitating captive wildlife so they can be released into natural habitats where they can roam freely and live with others of their own kind. More information is available at www.wildanimalsanctuary.org, www.wildanimalrefuge.org, www.wildanimalsanctuarytexas.org.
Christopher Clark is a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art techniques, with much inspiration from 19th Century art, the Impressionist Movement, and Italian culture. Gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art in June 2016, Christopher was signed as an officially licensed artist and immediately published a variety of his paintings. Christopher is Lucasfilm's #1 selling artist, and very proud to have George Lucas himself as a collector. Christopher has been Lucasfilm's featured artist at the 2017 Star Wars Celebration and Lucasfilm and Marvel's featured artist at San Diego Comic-Con for several years. He is also gaining international attention for his original line of fantasy and surrealism art. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado. More information is available at www.christopherclark.com.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For the second year in a row, Arizona and Nevada will face cuts in the amount of water they can draw from the Colorado River as the West endures more drought, federal officials announced Tuesday.
Though the cuts will not result in any immediate new restrictions — like banning lawn watering or car washing — they signal that unpopular decisions about how to reduce consumption are on the horizon, including whether to prioritize growing cities or agricultural areas. Mexico will also face cuts.
But those reductions represent just a fraction of the potential pain to come for the 40 million Americans in seven states that rely on the river. Because the states failed to meet a federal deadline to figure out how to cut their water use by at least 15%, they could see even deeper cuts that the government has said are needed to prevent reservoirs from falling so low they cannot be pumped.
“The states collectively have not identified and adopted specific actions of sufficient magnitude that would stabilize the system,” Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton said.
Together, the missed deadline and the latest cuts put officials responsible for providing water to cities and farms under renewed pressure to plan for a hotter, drier future and a growing population.
Touton has said a 15% to 30% reduction is necessary to ensure that water deliveries and hydroelectric power production are not disrupted. She was noncommittal on Tuesday about whether she planned to impose those cuts unilaterally if the states cannot reach agreement.
She repeatedly declined to say how much time the states have to reach the deal she requested in June.
The inaction has stirred concerns throughout the region about the bureau’s willingness to act as states stubbornly cling to their water rights while acknowledging that a crisis looms.
“They have called the bureau’s bluff time and again,” Kyle Roerink, the executive director of the Great Basin Water Network, said of the Colorado River basin states. “Nothing has changed with today’s news — except for the fact that the Colorado River system keeps crashing.”
Stephen Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian Community in central Arizona, said the tribe was “shocked and disappointed” by the lack of progress. The tribe, which is entitled to nearly one-fourth of Arizona’s Colorado River deliveries, no longer plans to save its unused water in Lake Mead, as it has in recent years, and instead plans to store it underground.
For years, cities and farms have diverted more water from the river than flows through it, depleting its reservoirs and raising questions about how it will be divided as water becomes more scarce.
After more than two decades of drought, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico were hit with mandatory cuts for the first time last year. Some of the region’s farmers have been paid to leave their fields fallow. Residents of growing cities have been subjected to conservation measures such as limits on grass lawns.
But those efforts thus far haven’t been enough. The water level at Lake Mead, the nation’s largest man-made reservoir, has plummeted so low that it’s currently less than a quarter full and inching dangerously close to a point where not enough water would flow to produce hydroelectric power at the Hoover Dam on the Nevada-Arizona border.
Officials in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have been reluctant to propose more draconian water-rationing measures or limits on development.
The trade-offs are emerging most prominently in Arizona, which is among the nation’s fastest-growing states and has lower-priority water rights than water users to the west, in California.
Under Tuesday’s reductions, Arizona will lose an additional 80,000 acre-feet of water — 21% less than its total share but only 3% less than what it’s receiving this year.
An acre-foot is equivalent to an acre of land covered by 12 inches of water. An average household uses one-half to one acre-foot of water a year.
After putting last year’s burden on the agricultural industry, state officials said this year’s cuts would extend to tribes and growing cities that rely on the Colorado, including Scottsdale.
Rather than ration water, mandate conservation or limit development, the cities will likely shift reliance to other sources. Phoenix, for example, will rely more heavily on the in-state Salt and Verde rivers, while directing less of its supply to recharge its groundwater aquifers.
Arizona officials blasted neighboring states that haven’t proposed cuts even as Arizona implements its own.
Arizona and Nevada came up with a plan for cuts that would have been close to proportional to water use, but both California and the Bureau of Reclamation rejected that deal, state officials said.
“We need California to participate; we can’t do this alone with just Arizona and Nevada,” said Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
The effect of the cuts on farmers remains unclear, but many fear more cuts will further inflame tensions between cities and agriculture, which uses more than 70% of the basin’s water.
Paco Ollerton, a Phoenix-area cotton farmer, worries that deeper cuts could jeopardize his water next year. Arizona farmers already lost much of their Colorado River water during prior cuts, but they were compensated with water through deals with cities like Phoenix and Tucson.
This year, Ollerton grew only half of what he had grown previously. The cuts announced Tuesday could further squeeze those cities, raising questions about whether they will share with farmers next year.
“It kind of changes my thinking about how much longer I’m going to continue to farm,” Ollerton said.
Nevada also will lose water — about 8% of its supply — but most residents will not feel the effects because the state recycles the majority of its water used indoors and doesn’t use its full allocation. Last year, the state lost 7%.
Scorching temperatures and less melting snow in the spring have reduced the amount of water flowing from the Rocky Mountains, where the river originates before it snakes 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) southwest and into the Gulf of California.
Amid the changing climate, extraordinary steps are already being taken to keep water in Lake Powell, the other large Colorado River reservoir, which straddles the Arizona-Utah border.
After the lake fell low enough to threaten hydroelectric power production, federal officials said they would hold back some water to ensure the dam could still produce energy. That water would normally flow to Lake Mead.
Mexico will lose 7% of the water it receives each year from the river. Last year, it lost about 5%. The water is a lifeline for northern desert cities, including Tijuana, and for a large farming industry in the Mexicali Valley, just south of the border from California’s Imperial Valley.
Historically, Mexico has been sidelined in discussions over how to share the river, but in recent years, efforts by countries have been important to keeping more water in the system, experts say.
“People have come to realize this is a really important relationship to maintain,” said Jennifer Pitt, who directs the Colorado River program at the Audubon Society.
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Naishadham reported from Washington. Ronayne reported from Sacramento, Calif.
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Repeat tax software entrepreneurs launch the Sales Tax Automation Platform for complex enterprises.
The platform provides granular geo-targeting, a universal rules engine, and an API to enable real-time calculations to put sales tax automation on autopilot for a wide variety of vertical markets.
ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CereTax, the next-generation sales tax automation platform, came out of stealth today and announced the first wave of key customers and partners using the platform.
CereTax came to life because the founders, after decades working with the legacy platforms, realized that existing sales tax automation solutions designed for complex verticals and larger enterprises had become antiquated. This led to slow performance, frequent downtime, expensive customizations, and hours of maintenance efforts. While modern cloud-based SaaS solutions have been created to solve many business problems, they haven't yet proliferated the enterprise sales tax space.
"Our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution was built using a modern approach to take advantage of native cloud architecture. This design allows for API-driven integrations, rapid performance with high reliability, the ability to handle sales tax, purchases (use tax), validation, analytics, and omnichannel sales for multiple verticals, all through one platform," said Mike Sanders, CereTax CEO. "Shockingly, a new tax automation solution for complex or enterprise businesses has not been built in over 20 years. A lot has changed in two decades, so we set out to address that market need."
In the US alone, across cities, counties, and states, larger businesses must account for over 17,000 different sales tax jurisdictions and how they apply to thousands of products being bought and sold. These rules often change monthly, making calculations and compliance extremely challenging. Getting these calculations wrong is very costly, and larger businesses can see fines and penalties that create liabilities in the millions of dollars per year.
The leadership team's experience includes successfully building Tax Partners (acquired by Thomson Reuters), CCH SureTax (acquired by Wolters Kluwer), and many years implementing tax solutions for KPMG, Ryan, and EY. This domain knowledge provided the background and experience to identify and solve complex sales tax problems.
A great case study is one we just completed for a large, multinational manufacturing company.
"Before our introduction to CereTax, we were struggling to identify our correct sales tax liabilities accurately and in a timely manner, which had a significant impact on our costs and time," said their Tax Director. "We had to bring together multiple solutions, consultants, and our tax team to get it done. With thousands of transactions to evaluate monthly, we were in a very challenging spot. After launching CereTax in parallel with our existing systems, we were immediately able to recognize huge cost and time savings while ensuring we were complying with all the regulations. The CereTax team is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, making the launch and ongoing operations seamless."
Other incumbents and start-ups in the sales tax space are focused on the more simplified needs of small businesses and have not yet developed the product architecture, industry specific capabilities, and customer service model to serve complex enterprises.
"The needs of complex businesses selling into multiple vertical markets in numerous jurisdictions are very different from small companies," said Brent Walker, CereTax VP of Operations. "To satisfy their needs, you need to deliver specialized taxability decisions, granular geo-targeting, an extensible rules engine, real-time processing, and continuous learning. You need to take an extremely complicated operating environment and streamline it to make it easy to manage."
CereTax is building deep integrations with an expanding set of ERPs, accounting, and operational systems to enable quick deployments and real-time operations.
"We are very enthusiastic about the market reception and look forward to soon announcing additional innovative capabilities and a network of implementation partners," said Mike Sanders, CEO.
"We have worked with members of the CereTax leadership team for years. We are excited to be working with them again to bring to market a key integration to the Coupa business spend management platform," said Robert Kleppel, Partner, KPMG. "We look forward to showing the market how blending the expertise of the KPMG team and new technology of CereTax can greatly benefit Coupa users."
Leaders Fund led the seed round with participation from investors in the founders previous two companies. With this capital, CereTax will extend its product offering for additional vertical markets, expand its team and its partner ecosystem, and continue to become the tax automation solution for complex verticals and larger enterprises.
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- If successful, REC-2282 could be the first approved treatment for NF2-mutated meningiomas, which are debilitating lesions that occur in approximately 33,000 patients per year
- REC-2282 has been granted Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations for NF2 meningiomas by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as Orphan Drug designation for NF2 meningiomas by the European Commission
SALT LAKE CITY, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology, today announced the initiation of its Phase 2/3 POPLAR-NF2 clinical trial during the Children's Tumor Foundation NF Conference. The trial will evaluate REC-2282: a potentially first-in-disease, orally bioavailable, central nervous system (CNS) penetrant small molecule histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, for the treatment of progressive neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2)-mutated meningiomas.
The study is actively enrolling patients who meet criteria including the following:
- >12 years of age and weighing at least 40 kg
- Progressive meningioma that is amenable to volumetric analysis
- Has either 1) sporadic meningioma with confirmed NF2 mutation; or, 2) confirmed diagnosis of NF2 disease (revised Manchester criteria); or, 3) at least one NF2-related tumor (with pathogenic germline or proven mosaic NF2 variant)
There are currently no FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of patients with NF2, an inherited genetic syndrome that can cause a variety of benign tumors in the central nervous system, including meningiomas. Recursion discovered REC-2282 as a potential candidate for treatment of disease resulting from mutation in the NF2 gene by leveraging its proprietary AI-powered drug discovery platform, the Recursion OS. We believe this approach, in which machine learning is used to identify relationships between biological contexts and chemical entities, will enable Recursion to accelerate the drug discovery process and expand the scope of potential therapeutic candidates for numerous diseases.
"We are currently crying out for a therapy for inoperable meningiomas and in particular the multiple meningiomas that we see in neurofibromatosis type 2 that cause so much morbidity and ultimately mortality," said Professor Gareth Evans, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, St. Mary's Hospital. "An efficacious drug that reduces meningioma size or at least stabilizes tumor growth would be highly impactful for neurofibromatosis type 2 patients, with 60% of even isolated meningiomas in these patients being associated with loss of NF2 gene function."
"Initiating patient enrollment in our Phase 2/3 POPLAR-NF2 clinical trial marks a significant moment for patients with neurofibromatosis type 2 and sporadic meningiomas driven by mutations in the NF2 gene," said Glenn Morrison, M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice President of Clinical Development at Recursion.
The Phase 2/3 trial is designed as a randomized, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of REC-2282. The study is expected to enroll approximately 90 participants.
For more information about enrollment, please visit this link or reach out to clinicaltrials@recursion.com.
About REC-2282
REC-2282 is a CNS-penetrant, orally bioavailable, small molecule pan-HDAC inhibitor being developed for the treatment of NF2-mutated meningiomas. This molecule appears to be well tolerated, including in patients dosed for multiple years, and potentially has reduced cardiac toxicity that would differentiate it from other HDAC inhibitors. Its oral bioavailability and CNS penetrance distinguish it from currently-approved HDAC inhibitors. REC-2282 has been granted Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations for NF2-mutated meningiomas by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as Orphan Drug designation for NF2-mutated meningiomas by the European Commission.
About Neurofibromatosis Type 2
NF2 is an autosomal dominant, inherited, rare tumor syndrome caused by loss-of-function mutations in the NF2 tumor suppressor gene, which encodes the cell signaling regulator protein 'merlin.' Loss of NF2 function results in growth of the hallmark tumors that characterize this disease: vestibular schwannomas (VS) and meningiomas. The VS and meningioma tumor types seen in NF2 are among the most common in neuro-oncology. In addition, NF2 mutations give rise to mesotheliomas and underlie subsets of additional tumor types. NF2-mutated meningiomas occur in approximately 33,000 patients per year. The large numbers of these lesions that frequently occur in NF2 patients lead to significant morbidity, including hearing, vision, and mobility impairment, and mortality.
About Recursion
Recursion is the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. Enabling its mission is the Recursion Operating System, a platform built across diverse technologies that continuously expands one of the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical datasets, the Recursion Data Universe. Recursion leverages sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to distill from its dataset the Recursion Map, a collection of hundreds of billions of searchable relationships across biology and chemistry unconstrained by human bias. By commanding massive experimental scale — up to millions of wet lab experiments weekly — and massive computational scale — owning and operating one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, Recursion is uniting technology, biology and chemistry to advance the future of medicine.
The Company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, where it is a founding member of BioHive, the Utah life sciences industry collective. Recursion also has offices in Toronto, Montréal and the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more at www.Recursion.com, or connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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The new 204,000 square foot campus features multiple maker spaces and rooms that have never been seen before to serve up to 1,600 students.
BURTON, Ohio and PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly ten years of planning, collaboration, and construction, the Berkshire Local School District is ready to showcase its new campus at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 9th.
Built on the Kent State University Geauga campus, the new school features separate wings for different age groups, including pre-K and kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school. Its center core contains shared and large volume spaces.
In addition to a state-of-the-art auditorium and beautiful new gymnasium, the campus also includes immersive maker spaces and Innovation Labs® designed to inspire creativity and project-based learning. Its age-appropriate spaces, such as a castle, treehouse, pirate ship, robots, and high school Innovation Labs® were designed and installed by Inventionland Education.
The new building also features career tech spaces for diesel mechanics and healthcare education.
"We're excited for the impact the new campus will have in our community for our next generation of students, as we prepare them for successful careers of the future," states Berkshire Local Schools Superintendent John Stoddard. "The new school emphasizes real-world, project-based learning, and being on the Kent State Geauga campus provides a roadmap to college, the trades, or entrepreneurship," Stoddard continues.
"We're especially grateful for the support of our community, Kent State University, and many donors that made this possible," Stoddard concludes. A list of donors and naming opportunities can be found at HomeOfTheBadgers.com, the Berkshire Educational Foundation's website.
The ribbon-cutting and open house will allow the local community and press to see firsthand the many truly unique features of the school, including a sampling of activities in the project-based learning maker spaces. In addition, Bert the Badger and the Berkshire marching band will also be on hand.
Berkshire Local Schools serves students from Burton, Thompson, Montville, Claridon, and Troy townships. It covers 118 square miles and is located approximately 40 miles from Cleveland, Ohio. Learn more at BerkshireSchools.org. For donor information and naming opportunities, please see HomeofTheBadgers.com.
Inventionland Education brings award-winning Innovation Labs® to K12 schools with immersive learning spaces, an innovation curriculum, and professional learning that inspires students and educators. For more information, please visit InventionlandEducation.com.
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Orders Add to Prior XP5plus and XP10 Smartphone Stocking Orders for Summer and Fall 2022
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonim Technologies (NASDAQ: SONM) today announced multiple additional purchase orders totaling $6.4 million for stocking inventory of Sonim's upcoming XP5plus feature phone with enhanced PTT capabilities and Sonim's next-generation XP10 5G rugged smartphone. The orders are from a top U.S. carrier customer and two Canadian carriers, adding to previously announced initial stocking orders for $9.5 million on these devices from a top U.S. carrier.
"We are excited to secure additional orders from a long-time carrier partner in the U.S. and from two Canadian partners, expanding on our previously announced initial stocking orders for the new rugged XP5plus and XP10 smartphone devices," said Peter Liu, Chief Executive Officer at Sonim. "These additional awards speak to the expected market enthusiasm for our next generation rugged devices, purpose built with Sonim's rugged engineering technologies to work in field applications where traditional consumer devices simply do not get the job done."
"We are moving ahead rapidly on our new business strategy to offer a wider range of rugged 5G smartphones, feature phones, hot spots and industrial communications equipment focused on these unique but underserved market needs," said Liu. "We are already in discussion around additional carrier awards for both existing and new devices as we continue to focus on carrier partner needs not well served by currently available hardware solutions."
The XP5plus is expected to be available later this summer; shipments of the new XP10 rugged 5G smartphone device are expected to begin in the fall of 2022.
Sonim is a leader in rugged mobile phones for task workers in industries such as public safety, construction, manufacturing, field service, transportation, hospitality and more. Key features of the new devices include:
- Support for 5G networks, FirstNet public safety broadband network, and CBRS-based private networks.
- Ultra-bright sunlight readable displays and glove touch enabled screens designed for use in outdoor conditions.
- OneTouch PTT – a dedicated PTT button provides instant communications with no need to wake up the device or launch the app like consumer smartphones
- Ultra-loud speakers and noise suppression – ensure you can stay in communication in the harshest conditions
- Red (Emergency) Button – instantly alert dispatch and/or emergency services which can be customized with the free Sonim SOS application and available through the FirstNet App Catalog
- Ultra-rugged accessories – a broad range of industrial accessories, including remote speaker microphones, wireless mics, in-vehicle mounts to address the common needs of first responders
About Sonim
Sonim Technologies is a leading U.S. provider of ultra-rugged mobile phones and accessories designed specifically for task workers physically engaged in their work environments, often in mission-critical roles. We currently sell our ruggedized mobility solutions to several of the largest wireless carriers in the United States— including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon—as well as the three largest wireless carriers in Canada—Bell, Rogers, and Telus Mobility. Our phones and accessories connect workers with voice, data, and workflow applications in two end markets: industrial enterprise and public sector. Our ruggedized phones and accessories are sold through distributors in North America, South America, and Europe. For more information, visit www.sonimtech.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements relate to, among other things, the expected timing of the availability of Sonim's XP5 Plus and XP10 5G smartphones and the expected market demand for these products. These forward-looking statements are based on Sonim's current expectations, estimates and projections about its business and industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by Sonim, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "future", "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "intend," "estimate," "continue," or similar expressions or the negative of those terms or expressions. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: Sonim's ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the risk that the proposed equity investment in Sonim as disclosed in April 2022 may be consummated on a timely basis, if at all; Sonim's exploration of strategic or financial alternatives may not result in any transaction or alternative that enhances value; risks related to Sonim's ability to comply with the continued listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market and the potential delisting of Sonim's common stock; Sonim's ability to continue to develop solutions to address user needs effectively, including its next generation products; anticipated sales levels of both new and legacy products; Sonim's reliance on its channel partners to generate a substantial majority of its revenues; the limited operating history in Sonim's markets; Sonim's ongoing restructuring and transformation of its business; the variation of Sonim's quarterly results; the lengthy customization and certification processes for Sonim's wireless carries customers; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission investigation on Sonim's business, as well as the other risk factors described under "Risk Factors" included in Sonim's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and any risk factors contained in subsequent quarterly and annual reports it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov). Sonim cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Sonim assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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Alonso helps Mets get to Morton, top Braves 5-4 in DH opener
By JAKE SEINER
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso had two RBI singles as the Mets pounced early against Charlie Morton, and New York’s bullpen closed out a five-hitter to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in the opener of a doubleheader. Four of the Mets’ first five batters reached against Morton, with the Mets taking a 2-0 lead on RBI singles by Alonso and Eduardo Escobar. Alonso added another run-scoring single during New York’s two-run second inning. Morton had 56 pitches through two innings but rebounded to cover 5 2/3 on 99 pitches, allowing five runs on six hits. The 38-year-old right-hander lowered his ERA this season to 6.85. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/03/alonso-helps-mets-get-to-morton-top-braves-5-4-in-dh-opener/ | 2022-05-04T00:32:47Z |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unity Software Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U).
Class Period: March 5, 2021 – May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Unity lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/unity-software-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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Addition of Fintech Solutions Company Expands Solution Offering and Provides SMB Customers a Simplified R&D Tax Credit Process
DUBLIN, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet, (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) today announced that it has acquired Clarus R+D Solutions LLC, an industry-leading, service and expertise driven, fintech solutions company that simplifies the R&D tax credit process for SMBs. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Clarus R+D helps SMBs take advantage of the research and development tax credit, one of the largest tax incentives available to US businesses. Clarus R+D's cutting-edge, cloud-based software platform, coupled with the deep expertise of its professional services team, delivers access, compliance, and clarity for federal and state R&D tax credits. The Clarus R+D platform has automated much of the R&D credit qualification and application process to ensure that the final incentives are optimized for each client. Businesses save valuable time as a result of the automated calculation process, while maximizing their R&D tax credit.
"With our acquisition of Clarus R+D, TriNet takes another important step towards powering the success of small and medium-sized businesses," said Burton M. Goldfield TriNet's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Many of our PEO and HCM customers qualify for R&D tax credits and do not have the time or expertise to successfully apply for them. With the addition of Clarus R+D, TriNet expands its offering to better serve these customers. I look forward to leveraging Clarus R+D to put money back in the hands of our hard-working SMB clients."
"Having worked closely with the Clarus R+D team through the acquisition process, I believe the Clarus R+D team is a great fit with TriNet," said Samantha Wellington TriNet's Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. "Importantly, we both place SMBs at the center of everything we do. We also share the belief that most SMBs are unaware of their eligibility to claim these R&D tax credits. We are excited by this opportunity to unlock possibilities for our customers, and I am thrilled to welcome the Clarus R+D team to TriNet as we pursue this market opportunity."
"The Clarus team is very excited to join TriNet, a world-class organization with a very impressive leadership team. Our shared commitment to go above and beyond to support our teams, our customers, and the small business ecosystem aligns perfectly with our culture and the growth strategy of our company," said Chris Winslow, former Chief Executive Officer at Clarus, now leading TriNet's newly created Tax Credits Business Unit, reporting to Samantha Wellington. "We look forward to leveraging TriNet's scale to help us continue to accelerate our product roadmap in support of our customers and partners."
As part of the acquisition, Clarus R+D will become a wholly owned subsidiary of TriNet. In addition to Winslow, all other members of the Clarus leadership team will remain in their same (or similar) roles.
Ice Miller LLP represented Clarus R+D as legal counsel in the transaction and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP assisted TriNet.
About TriNet
TriNet (NYSE: TNET) provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine revealed last week that Weild & Co. placed on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row.
Weild & Co. is the first major decentralized investment banking firm benefiting from the shift to remote work. With investment bankers now in 26 States and four countries, this marks the second consecutive year that Weild & Co. has been named to the Inc. list that is comprised of the top 0.07% fastest growing private companies in the United States. By harnessing the power of the cloud, Weild & Co. brings together independent and proven investment banking and sales professionals to collaborate and deliver results for corporate finance clients and investment managers.
Today, Weild & Co. is once again proud to be among past Inc. 5000 list honorees including Intuit, Timberland, Patagonia, Zappos, Under Armour, Chobani, Microsoft, Oracle, and Qualcomm.
"Making the Inc. 5000 for the second consecutive year puts further validates our vision of creating the first major decentralized investment bank to improve client access to capital and drive growth, innovation, and social impact. Qualified professionals are coming to Weild & Co. as we redefine what it means to be best-of-breed in corporate finance."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful but have also demonstrated resilience amid unprecedented supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Founded in late 2016, this is the second consecutive year that Weild & Co. has joined the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing private companies. The company's growing network of professionals and affiliate firms has successfully advised numerous clients across a range of industries and transaction types including M&A, private placements of equity, private placement of debt and access to public markets.
Weild & Co. is widely recognized for the reputation of its founder, David Weild. Mr. Weild is the former Vice Chairman of The NASDAQ Stock Market and is regarded by many as the "Father of the JOBS Act." The Act tripled the number of IPOs in important industries, created an entire ecosystem of FINRA-registered crowdfunding portals and made it easier for people in poor communities to legally solicit equity capital. The firm has strong leadership and a management team offering over 100 years of relevant experience.
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Weild & Co., based in New York and Colorado, is an established decentralized investment bank that enables investment bankers to deliver better results for corporate clients and their investors. Its unique platform strategy empowers registered professionals to offer a broader spectrum of corporate finance and capital raising services from anywhere. Weild & Co. embraces diversity and believes different experiences and perspectives enrich us and our industry. For more information, visit our website weildco.com. Weild & Co., Inc.'s wholly-owned subsidiary Weild Capital, LLC (DBA Weild & Co.) is a Member of FINRA | SIPC.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Man stabs 3 medical staffers at Southern California hospital, authorities say
Published: Jun. 3, 2022 at 7:42 PM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say three people have been stabbed at a Southern California hospital emergency ward and the attacker remains inside as police try to talk him into surrendering.
A Los Angeles police spokesman said the man walked into Encino Hospital Medical Center shortly before 4 p.m. and stabbed several members of the medical staff.
The fire department says three people were taken to a trauma center in critical condition.
Police say the man remains inside the hospital, where officers are trying to talk him down.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for LLY, CNC, SNOW, AAPL, and WGO.
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Charles Walton, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Identity, at Avast to give keynote address at MyData 2022: Catalysing Fair Data Solutions.
PRAGUE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced its membership of MyData Global, an award-winning international non-profit with over 100 member organizations. Avast is the gold sponsor of this year's MyData conference on 21-22 June in Helsinki, Finland, at which Charles Walton will deliver a keynote, "Where ethics meet profit: how putting people first is good for business", examining how privacy, trust and putting individuals in control of their data can translate into ROI and competitive advantage for businesses.
MyData Global unites activists, academics, entrepreneurs, companies, and governments in pursuit of a common goal: to empower individuals with their personal data. Avast will become a voting member and active contributor of a global community representing many of the most forward-thinking minds in digital trust and personal data management.
Avast's keynote address will be given alongside luminaries such as Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, Member of the European Parliament, Nnenna Nwakanma, Chief Web Advocate, World Wide Web Foundation, and Jasmina Byrne, Chief of Policy, UNICEF Office of Global Insight and Policy.
Charles Walton, Senior Vice President and General Manager said, "Our vision for digital trust is bigger than any one company and requires collaboration and open ecosystems and we believe the private sector has a significant role to play in driving adoption globally. Membership of collaborative groups such as leader MyData Global connects us with a community of organizations and experts who share our values around privacy, decentralization, and user control. When people are in charge of their personal data, everyone wins."
Teemu Ropponen, General Manager of MyData Global, said, "In an era marked by the extensive use of personal data, the need for giving end users more transparency and control over their data trails is evident. We're thrilled that Avast has joined our community, working to further the rights of individuals over their personal data. Together we catalyze change for a more fair and prosperous digital society with humans at the centre, showing that ethical can be profitable."
Avast (LSE:AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security and privacy, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company's threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom, and the Internet Watch Foundation. Visit: www.avast.com.
Keep in touch with Avast:
- For information on our Digital Trust and Identity services: https://www.avast.com/digital-trust
- For security and privacy insights, visit the Avast blog: https://blog.avast.com/
- For in-depth technical analysis of threats, visit the Avast Decoded blog: https://decoded.avast.io/
- For handy guides, advice and tips, visit Avast Academy: https://www.avast.com/c-academy
- For more information about Avast visit: https://www.avast.com/en-gb/about and https://www.avast.com/company-faqs
- Follow us on Twitter: @Avast
- Join our LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avast
- Visit our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/avast
MyData Global is an award-winning international nonprofit, based in Helsinki, Finland. The purpose of MyData Global is to empower individuals by improving their right to self-determination regarding their personal data. The MyData Declaration outlines the paradigm shifts and the principles that are needed to make this a reality.
MyData Global has over 100 organisation members and over 400 individual members from over 50 countries, on six continents. We facilitate the 3000+ strong MyData Global community working on the ethical use of personal data. As part of our ecosystem development work, we organise the MyData Conferences on human-centric personal data management.
MyData is a human-centric approach to personal data that combines industry needs for data-driven innovations with strong digital human rights. When the sharing of personal data is based on trust as well as on a balanced relationship between the individual and organisations, it benefits individuals, businesses and the society at large.
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Uvalde: Visitations, funerals and burials, one after another
UVALDE, Texas (AP) - It should have been the first day of a joyous week for Robb Elementary School students — the start of summer break.
Instead on Monday, the first two of 19 children slain inside a classroom were being remembered at funeral visitations.
The gathering for 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza was at Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home in Uvalde, Texas, directly across from the grade school where the children, along with two teachers, were shot to death on Tuesday before the gunman himself was killed.
Amerie was a happy child who had just gotten her first cell phone for turning 10 and had gotten a certificate the morning of the shooting for making the honor roll. She also loved to paint and draw and work in clay.
Her stepfather, Angel Garza, a medical assistant who arrived soon after the shooting and found himself helping injured students learned she had been shot from one of the 10-year-old’s friends.
Visitation for another 10-year-old, Maite Rodriguez, was at another funeral home.
Maite liked and excelled at physical education — after her death, her teacher texted her mother to say she was very competitive at kickball and ran faster than all the boys.
She was among the honor roll students recognized at an assembly the morning of the shooting.
Her mother, Ana Rodríguez, described her as “focused, competitive, smart, bright, beautiful, happy.”
More visitations, funerals and burials will follow over the next two-and-a-half weeks, one after another, after another.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/31/uvalde-visitations-funerals-burials-one-after-another/ | 2022-05-31T03:40:46Z |
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe, with firefighters battling blazes in Portugal, Spain, Croatia and southern France on Wednesday amid an unusual heat wave that authorities are linking to climate change.
In Portugal, Civil Protection commander André Fernandes said multiple fires have caused the evacuation of more than 600 people. About 120 people needed medical treatment, with two people — one civilian and one firefighter — suffering serious injuries, Fernandes said.
Water-dumping planes helped 1,300 firefighters combat the worst of the blazes in the nation’s central area, while another 1,000 worked to bring other fires under control.
The European heat wave is also sparking flames in Spain and France — and in Turkey at the other end of the Mediterranean.
More than 800 firefighters battled two wildfires in the region outside Bordeaux in southwest France, according to the regional emergency service. The fires began Tuesday near the towns of Landiras and La Teste-de-Buch, and firefighters hadn’t been able to contain them by Wednesday morning.
About 6,500 people have been evacuated from campgrounds and villages in the forested area. The number of injuries is unclear. The two fires have destroyed more than 1,800 hectares (4,400 acres) of terrain. Images from firefighters showed flames racing through thickets of trees and grassland, fanned by strong winds, and smoke blackening the horizon.
The regional administration banned activity in forested areas at risk. Several regions in southern France are on fire alert because of hot, dry weather and high winds. Wildfires swept through the Gard region in southeast France last week.
Portugal has long experienced fatal forest fires. In 2017, wildfires killed more than 100 people. No one has died from a wildfire since then as Portugal improved its forest management and firefighting strategies.
Last year, Portugal recorded its lowest number of wildfires since 2011. But a mass of hot and dry air blown in by African winds are driving temperatures in the Iberian Peninsula beyond their usual highs.
The Atlantic country, which has been on alert of wildfires since last week, is sweltering under a spike in temperatures that is forecast to send thermometers in the central Alentejo region to 46 C (115 F) on Wednesday and Thursday. Authorities said that 96% of the country was classified at the end of June as being in either “extreme” or “severe” drought.
More than 3,000 hectares (7,400 acres) had been consumed alone in the district of Leiria, just north of Lisbon, Mayor Goncalo Lopes told Portuguese state broadcaster RTP.
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, who canceled a trip abroad to deal with the emergency, said that better care of woodlands and abandoned farmland was key to protecting them.
“In 2017, the country realized that having enough firefighters is essential, but it is not enough,” Costa said. “We have to get to the root of the problem … The abandonment of property and its non-management is one of the biggest risk factors for forest fires.”
Neighboring Spain hit highs of 43 C (109.4 F) in several southern cities on Tuesday. Over 400 people were evacuated Tuesday because of a wildfire that has consumed 3,500 hectares (8,600 acres) in western Spain.
Fuelled by strong winds, fires raged along Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coast as well, with the most dramatic situation reported near the town of Sibenik, where water-dropping planes and dozens of firefighters struggled to contain the flames that briefly engulfed some cars and a church tower. Regional N1 television reported that some residents evacuated the area in rubber boats. Fires were also reported near the coastal town of Zadar.
Firefighter Boris Dukić told state HRT television that “it’s hell, we don’t know where to go first.”
European Union officials issued a warning last week that climate change is behind the extremely dry and hot summer so far on the continent, urging local authorities to brace for wildfires.
Cayetano Torres, spokesman for Spain’s national weather forecaster, said that the “unusual” heat wave and lack of rainfall in recent months has created ideal circumstances for fires.
“These are perfect conditions for the propagation of fires, which when you add to that some wind, you have have guaranteed propagation,” he said.
In southwestern Turkey, a blaze erupted close to the village of Mesudiye, near the Aegean Sea resort of Datca, and was moving toward homes in the area, according to the provincial governor’s office. It said at least nine water-dropping helicopters and five planes were deployed to battle the fire.
Last summer, blazes that were fed by strong winds and scorching temperatures tore through forests in Turkey’s Mediterranean and Aegean regions. The wildfires, which killed at least eight people and countless animals, were described as the worst in Turkey’s history.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government came under sharp criticism for its inadequate response and preparedness to fight large-scale wildfires, including a lack of modern firefighting planes.
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Joseph Wilson reported from Barcelona, Spain. Angela Charlton in Paris, Renata Brito in Barcelona, Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey and Jovana Gec in Belgrade contributed to this report.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “Let the bodies hit the floor. Let the bodies hit the floor. Let the bodies hit the FLOOORRR.”
You probably know them from their famous song Bodies, but did you know that rock group Drowning Pool was formed in Dallas? Forming back in 1996, these heavy hitters have released quite a few rock hits, with Bodies, Tear Away and One Finger and Sinner.
Now Drowning Pool is officially introducing the world to a new album on Sept. 30 Strike a Nerve. The album will be released on CD, vinyl and digital.
“The band is tight in every way. We’re firing off on all cylinders. We’re at the top of our game. There are all different ways of saying it, but it all amounts to the same thing – the results are just magic,” Drowning Pool vocalist Jasen Moreno said in a new release. “From the way the record sounds, to the writing of it, to the production, to the look of it – it’s just a perfect Drowning Pool record. None of us could ask for anything more…”
If you want an early preview of the sound of this upcoming album, the band has released a single from Strike a Nerve digitally.
The album tracklist is as follows:
- Doing Time In Hell
- Hate Against Hate
- Stay And Bleed
- Strike A Nerve
- Racing To A Red Light
- Choke
- Everything But You
- Down In The Dirt
- Rope
- A Devil More Damned
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Partnership Exemplifies Power of TetraScience's Open Network Ecosystem to Create Enterprise End-to-End Solutions
BOSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TetraScience, the R&D Data Cloud company, announced a partnership today with EPAM, a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, which will enable customers to accelerate scientific outcomes at enterprise scale. As the role of scientific data in accelerating every aspect of drug delivery becomes increasingly critical, unfortunately the proliferation of analytic tools with incompatible data formats impedes progress and represents a fundamental challenge for digital transformation. The partnership helps customers address this problem, and builds on a successful, shared implementation for a major, pharmaceutical customer.
"We are delighted to partner with EPAM to leverage their expertise in delivering innovative strategies and technology solutions for global life sciences companies across their product life cycle," said Chad Garrett, Chief Revenue Officer, TetraScience. "By combining our powerful life science cloud platform with EPAM's ability to shape and service enterprise digital strategy, we're offering customers a much faster and more effective path to maximize the value of their data through a future-proof digital infrastructure."
The Tetra R&D Cloud engineers heterogeneous data formats into harmonized Tetra Data, a vendor-neutral data model that creates data liquidity. EPAM helps customers drive scientific outcomes in a more effective way by implementing change management roadmaps that capitalize on the business value of workflows and data consumption.
"We are thrilled to join the Tetra Partner Network so that together we can bring a powerful combination of skills to help customers accelerate the delivery of drugs," says Chris Waller, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Scientist, EPAM. "EPAM's understanding of complex product development and expertise with change management – aligned with TetraScience's open data ecosystem – will unlock the full potential of digital transformation and place customers on the best path for success."
"Biopharma R&D needs to unify and harmonize experimental data in the cloud in order to fully capitalize on the power of AI and data science," said Patrick Grady, CEO of TetraScience. "In turn, AI and data science will uncover insights that will accelerate discovery and development of therapeutics that extend and enhance human life. Industry participants of all kinds – global pharmas, biotech startups, informatics providers, CROs, biopharma app companies, and more – recognize that this movement to the R&D Data Cloud must be driven by vendor-neutral and open partnerships that are deeply data-centric. We are thrilled to further extend this network by partnering with EPAM."
About TetraScience
TetraScience is the R&D Data Cloud company with a mission to transform life sciences R&D, accelerate discovery, and improve and extend human life. The Tetra R&D Data Cloud provides life sciences companies with the flexibility, scalability, and data-centric capabilities to enable easy access to centralized, harmonized, and actionable scientific data and is actively deployed across enterprise pharma and biotech organizations. As an open platform, TetraScience has built the largest integration network of lab instruments, informatics applications, CRO/CDMOs, analytics, and data science partners, creating seamless interoperability and an innovation feedback loop that will drive the future of life sciences R&D. For more information, please visit tetrascience.com.
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Three-dose COVID-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, Pfizer and BioNTech say
By Nadia Kounang, CNN
Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, the companies said Monday. The vaccine makers said they will finish submitting the trial data to the US Food and Drug Administration this week.
The Phase 2/3 trial included 1,678 children who received a third dose during the period when the Omicron coronavirus variant dominated. Antibody levels tested one month after the third dose showed the vaccine produced a similar immune response as two doses in 16-to-25 year-olds, the companies said in a news release. The data has not yet been peer-reviewed or published.
Midtrial results found vaccine efficacy of 80.3% against symptomatic COVID-19 in this youngest age group. The companies identified 10 symptomatic cases at least seven days after the third dose. However, the efficacy rate won’t be finalized until at least 21 symptomatic cases are found in the vaccine group and then compared with the number of symptomatic cases in the placebo group.
The companies said three child-size doses for this youngest age group were “well-tolerated” and no new safety signals were identified.
“These topline safety, immunogenicity and efficacy data are encouraging, and we look forward to soon completing our submissions to regulators globally with the hope of making this vaccine available to younger children as quickly as possible, subject to regulatory authorization,” Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said in a statement.
The vaccines for this youngest age group are smaller than those used in older age groups. People age 12 and older receive two doses of a 30-microgram vaccine and children ages 5 to 12 receive two doses of a 10-microgram vaccine. Both age groups are eligible for booster doses.
For children 6 months to 5 years, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is three 3-microgram doses. The initial two doses were given three weeks apart, and the third dose was given at least two months after their second dose.
Children younger than 5 are the only age group not yet eligible for vaccination against COVID-19. The vaccine for this age group was delayed when results of a two-dose series of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine didn’t provide the expected level of protection. The companies said they would amend the trial to add a third dose.
In February, the US Food and Drug Administration asked the companies to submit a request for emergency use authorization based on the two-dose data, but then postponed a meeting of the agency’s vaccine advisory board so the third-dose data could be considered.
The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee has tentative meetings scheduled for June 8, 21 and 22 to discuss emergency use authorizations updates that could make younger children eligible for vaccination with the Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines.
Moderna submitted its vaccine data for children 6 months through 5 years of age to the FDA in late April. Moderna’s submission is based on two 25-microgram doses given 28 days apart.
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TROY, Mich., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterInvesting™, a nonprofit educational association founded in Detroit in 1951, will celebrate its 70th anniversary at its national convention in Dallas, June 23-26. And yes, we can do the math. Due to the pandemic, the 70th anniversary celebration was delayed by one year. But this year we're pulling out the stops with more than 60 classes for everyone from beginning to advanced investors, all at the Westin Dallas Park Central Hotel, 12720 Merit Drive, Dallas.
Attendees can pick and choose among a powerhouse sampler of classes on small-cap stocks, building a retirement portfolio, high-net-worth investing, investing in today's environment, dividend stocks, the technology sector, real estate investment trusts, estate planning, exchange-traded funds and much more. Notable keynote speakers are: Ralph Acampora, CMT, the "Godfather of Technical Analysis;" Spencer McGowan, president of McGowanGroup Asset Management; and Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA.
BetterInvesting is based on tried and true investing principles that have withstood both bull markets and bear markets. As BetterInvesting's premier event, the convention is organized by the dedicated members of the BetterInvesting Volunteer Advisory Board. Knowledgeable volunteers join with well-known professionals to provide education for dozens of sessions discussing stock analysis, paying for college and other personal finance topics, mutual funds, portfolio management and numerous critical issues for today's investor. Courses are available for both the novice investor to the sophisticated trader. And in a special series of hands-on sessions, beginners can learn how to apply the time-tested BetterInvesting principles and use the association's analysis tools in evaluating stocks.
To learn more about the BetterInvesting National Convention (BINC) and link to the registration site, visit the convention homepage at: https://www.betterinvesting.org/binc-home
The convention is organized by the BetterInvesting Volunteer Advisory Board (BIVAB) and as such, all proceeds benefit BIVAB. Attendance at BINC helps support the mission of BIVAB and BetterInvesting by providing resources to local chapters and volunteers.
Saturday, June 25, is the free Public Day where attendees have a choice of seven courses, but one highlight will be Sam Stovall's keynote presentation: "Outlook 2022: Is It Time to Buy or Bail?," a discussion of "how stock market history can serve as virtual valium, soothing nervous investor's nerves." He will also offer profitable sector rotation recommendations.
Another leading event during Public Day is "Hot Topics in Investing," by Lori Schock, director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy.
Saturday's Public Day includes presentations by major companies in the Corporate Expo, along with door prizes. Public Day kicks off bright and early at 8 a.m. and continues all day long, with the last course choices starting at 4:15 p.m.
Register here for Public Day.
https://bincpublicday2022.eventbrite.com
Available for interviews:
Deane Jaeger: Longtime BetterInvesting volunteer.
Chair, 70th Annual BetterInvesting National Convention
Director, BetterInvesting Volunteer Advisory Board
Ken Zendel: CEO, NAIC/BetterInvesting
Bobbie Kincaid: Longtime BetterInvesting volunteer
Chair, BetterInvesting Volunteer Advisory Board
Media contact: Jan Jeffres at janj@betterinvesting.org
ABOUT BETTERINVESTING™: BetterInvesting, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, investment education organization, has been empowering everyday Americans since 1951. BetterInvesting, also known as the National Association of Investors Corporation® (NAIC®), has helped more than 5 million people from all walks of life learn how to improve their financial future. The association was borne of the conviction that anyone can become a successful lifelong stock investor by following sound, practical investing principles. BetterInvesting provides unbiased, in-depth investing education and powerful online stock analysis tools to create successful lifelong investors. BetterInvesting staff, along with a dedicated community of volunteers across America, teach the organization's principles and time-tested methodology to individuals and investment clubs.
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Justin Reinke will help to expand Beko's profile in the U.S., and grow its Healthy Kitchen initiative
Versatile appliance marketer brings 14 years of industry experience plus direct dealer and sales channel relationships
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A self-proclaimed kitchen appliance lover with big-brand, product launch and direct dealer and sales channel experience has taken over the marketing reigns at Beko Home Appliances, the fast-growing American subsidiary of Arçelik, one of the world's largest home appliance manufacturers.
Justin Reinke, a 22-year integrated marketing veteran, has been named to fill the newly created position of vice president of marketing for Beko U.S., reporting to President Zach Elkin who today announced an expansion and reorganization of the Beko marketing department to allow for continued product development and sales success.
Introduced to U.S. homeowners in 2016 following a 67-year history as one of the top appliance brands in Europe, and the most sustainable brand globally, Beko specializes in cooking, cooling and cleaning appliances equipped with proprietary technologies that empower customers to live healthier, more sustainable lives.
Reinke will assume the lead for consumer and industry marketing duties from Beko Vice President of Product Management Salih (Sazi) Bugay. Working with Elkin, U.S. Brand Manager Yaprak Barut and Senior Channel and Product Marketing Manager Julie Howerter, Reinke will be responsible for all facets of marketing, including advertising, consumer and industry communications, PR, social media and CRM, and will direct Beko's creative, PR and media agencies tasked with launching the Beko brand in the U.S.
Reinke will also work with Beko Vice President of Sales Peter Blackwell as the company aggressively expands its U.S. dealer and retailer network.
"Still new to many U.S. homeowners, Beko is at a crucial stage in its domestic growth," said Elkin. "We need a versatile appliance expert with both classic brand-building experience and the relationships and track record to help grow our dealer and retailer network," said Elkin. "Justin delivers on this and yet still remains familiar with the needs of the trade and the end user – which is an exceedingly rare combination in this business."
Reinke comes to Beko from TruGreen, the country's largest lawn and yard care provider, where he led integrated marketing efforts as vice president of product management, brand marketing and PR. Previously, as director of brand and product marketing for Bridgestone, he helped grow the Bridgestone and Firestone brands through new marketing campaigns and innovative product launches.
Before that, Reinke spent 14 years in the appliance industry, most recently at Samsung Electronics, where he was director of product marketing for Samsung's U.S. refrigeration category. He also led refrigeration marketing and sales at Whirlpool Corporation for more than a decade, starting as a senior buyer and working his way up to become refrigeration product and category director.
"It's not often that you get the chance to grow a brand that has the global pedigree and technological expertise to legitimately shake up the industry," said Reinke. "Beko committed itself to health and sustainability in the appliance space long before it was trendy, and is backed by a leadership team in the U.S. and Europe that is dedicated to a larger purpose. I love appliances, and this is an appliance story that deserves to be told."
Reinke received his bachelor's degree in marketing from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. A resident of Brentwood, Tenn., he will split his time between the Nashville area and Beko's recently expanded U.S. headquarters, warehouse and parts inventory complex in Bolingbrook, Ill.
For more information on the Beko product line and the Beko Healthy Kitchen, the company's industry-leading commitment to health, wellness and sustainability, visit https://www.beko.com/us-en.
Beko U.S., Inc., part of the Arçelik family, is the American subsidiary of the leading freestanding appliance brand in Europe, with a presence in more than 400 million homes in more than 140 countries. Committed to the premise that healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet, Beko specializes in cooking, cooling and cleaning products that empower homeowners to live healthier, more sustainable lives. The brand has received numerous accolades for protecting the environment including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s highest honor for energy efficiency each of the past six years, and four consecutive ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Awards, and a Good Housekeeping 2021 Sustainable Innovation Award in the Smart Sustainable Home Appliance category. For more information, visit www.beko.com/us-en. Media are encouraged to visit the Beko Press Room at www.beko.com/us-en/kbis/#press.
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Proposal represents 51% premium to 60-day volume weighted average trading price of Ceragon stock
Would deliver immediate, significant value substantially in excess of the value Ceragon can generate as a stand-alone entity
As 5% shareholder Aviat calls for extraordinary general meeting of Ceragon shareholders to elect new directors to evaluate proposal
Schedules conference call for 7:00 p.m. ET on June 27, 2022 to discuss its compelling proposal
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW) ("Aviat"), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced it has submitted a nonbinding proposal to acquire all the outstanding shares of Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon") that it does not already own for $2.80 per share in cash. Aviat holds more than 5% of Ceragon's outstanding shares as of June 24, 2022, making it Ceragon's third largest shareholder.
Under the terms of the proposal, which was delivered to Ceragon's Board of Directors, Ceragon shareholders would receive $2.80 per share in cash, providing them with immediate and certain value. Aviat also remains open to offering a portion of the consideration in Aviat stock to allow shareholders the opportunity to participate in the significant upside of the combined company. The proposal represents a substantial premium of 34% to the closing price of Ceragon shares on June 27, 2022 and a 51% premium to the 60-day volume weighted average trading price of Ceragon shares as of June 24, 2022.
"Over the past year, we have sought to engage on numerous occasions with Ceragon's Board and management team to negotiate terms for a transaction that we are confident would deliver meaningful near- and long-term value for shareholders of both companies," said Aviat President and CEO Peter Smith. "We have twice attempted to reasonably address concerns voiced by Ceragon, and have met only with delay and rejection. Along with Aviat's Chairman, I traveled to Israel last week to meet in person with Ceragon's Chairman, CEO, and a member of its Board. They refused to engage with us in constructive discussions, instead making further demands for unorthodox and off-market provisions that seem intended only to delay, leaving us with no other option but to make Ceragon shareholders aware of our proposal."
Aviat Chairman, John Mutch emphasized, "Our Board of Directors has spent considerable time analyzing the benefits of this combination and is unanimous in its belief that such a transaction has clear strategic and financial merits and creates a compelling opportunity to deliver meaningful near- and long-term value."
Benefits of the Transaction
We believe the combination of Aviat and Ceragon will create a leading global wireless transport specialist that is more efficient and competitive, and better positioned to provide greater innovation and service to their complementary customer bases.
- The overlap in portfolio and roadmap developments and different areas of technology leadership mean the combined company will experience significant cost reductions and an enhanced value proposition, with increased volume to leverage in operations and supply chain.
- Aviat expects to realize approximately $35 million of cost synergies from identified SG&A and operational synergies.
- By combining the companies' innovative technologies and building scale, the combined company will also be positioned for revenue growth opportunities and benefit from improved purchasing power in the growing wireless transport solutions market.
- Aviat and Ceragon have complementary product roadmaps, which will enable greater innovation, expand revenue opportunities and enhance addressable market capture. The combined company will have lower R&D costs and greater capabilities to strengthen its technology leadership and compete effectively with generalists across all markets and verticals, with a stronger foundation for diverse growth.
- Aviat and Ceragon customers will benefit from access to a wider array of best-in-class hardware and software solutions in more geographic locations. Existing and prospective customers will also benefit from the combined company's enhanced R&D capabilities and product innovation, with Aviat and Ceragon offering a highly attractive integrated value proposition.
Smith added, "As an industry leader and innovator with a strong track record of delivering significant value to our shareholders and premium service to our customers, we strongly believe in the value this transaction would create and look forward to giving Ceragon shareholders the opportunity to benefit from this combination. We believe they will recognize that our proposal provides compelling, immediate and certain value, substantially in excess of the value that would be generated for Ceragon shareholders if Ceragon were to remain a stand-alone entity. Although we very much prefer to negotiate a transaction with Ceragon on a friendly basis, we are prepared to take all steps necessary to pursue this transaction."
As announced in a separate press release today, as the holder of over 5% of Ceragon's shares, Aviat has called for an extraordinary general meeting of Ceragon shareholders for the purpose of increasing the size of the Ceragon board, removing three of Ceragon's current directors, and electing independent, well-qualified new board leadership that would evaluate fairly the proposal and negotiate for the best outcome for Ceragon's shareholders.
Transaction Details
Aviat intends to fund a transaction with Ceragon through cash on hand and debt financing from one or more relationship banks. If pursued, the transaction is expected to close within four to six months after successful board refreshment and negotiation of a definitive agreement, pending satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including Ceragon shareholder approval and regulatory approvals in various jurisdictions.
Vinson & Elkins LLP and Meitar are serving as legal advisors to Aviat and Okapi Partners is serving as proxy solicitor.
The full text of the letter delivered to Ceragon on June 27, 2022 (June 28, 2022 Israel Time) is included below:
June 28, 2022
Mr. Zohar Zisapel, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Doron Arazi, Chief Executive Officer
Ceragon Networks Ltd.
24 Raoul Wallenberg Street, Tel-Aviv 69719, Israel
Gentlemen:
As you are aware, we have sought to engage with you on numerous occasions over the past year in a constructive dialogue about Aviat acquiring all of the outstanding shares of Ceragon at a meaningful premium for Ceragon shareholders. Our Board of Directors has spent considerable time analyzing the benefits of this combination and is unanimous in its belief that such a transaction has clear strategic and financial merits and creates a compelling opportunity to deliver meaningful near- and long-term value for shareholders of both companies.
We are surprised and disappointed by your rejection of our April proposal to acquire Ceragon for $2.80 per share in cash, which represents a significant 51% premium to Ceragon's 60-day volume-weighted average share price of $1.85 as of June 24, 2022, and a 34% premium to Ceragon shareholders based on the closing price on June 27, 2022 of $2.09. When you rejected our initial November 21, 2021 proposal to acquire Ceragon for $3.25 per share in cash, your stated view was that our proposal was inadequate and that external factors and yet-to-be-made-public internal initiatives were impacting your short-term market price. Your stock price performance in the seven and a half months since we made our initial proposal to you contradicts such a view. Indeed, here is a graph showing your stock performance since our initial offer, which shows a steady decline:
Additionally, you have consistently refused to even engage with us unless we obtained financing commitments and unless we agreed that Aviat would pay you a substantial break-up fee if we abandoned the transaction. In response, we provided you with copies of highly confident letters from three well-regarded financial institutions and agreed that we would have binding commitment letters in place prior to signing. To address your request on a break-up fee, we provided you with a detailed framework as to how the transaction would be structured, including noting that we would be willing to structure our transaction so that Aviat would pay a termination fee in the unlikely event that, despite the binding commitments, we were unable to consummate the transaction due to the failure of our financing.
Last week, our Chairman and I traveled to Israel to meet with you in person in the hopes of engaging constructively with you to find a mutually beneficial transaction. However, you refused to engage in price discussions, except to advise that you had not engaged a financial advisor, and estimated it would take you at least two months to thoroughly analyze our proposal. Rather than engaging with us, you once again insisted on fully committed financing and stated that Aviat would have to agree to pay a break-up fee if the transaction failed to close for any reason that was not Ceragon's "fault." You further advised that the Aviat break-up fee you were seeking should be equal to the difference between the purchase price and your current trading price, which at the time translated to an outrageous ~$60 million on a $235 million transaction, or roughly 25%. You also advised us that if Ceragon were to be presented with a superior bid, Ceragon should be permitted to terminate the agreement with Aviat without the payment of a termination fee, which is contrary to market practice in such cases. We believe your shareholders would agree that requiring such unorthodox and off-market provisions as obstacles to discussions and due diligence are not the sort of actions that fiduciaries trying to maximize shareholder value would take when being offered a 51% premium acquisition proposal.
Consequently, we are left with no choice but to take our compelling proposal directly to your shareholders by making its terms public. Given the substantial premium represented by our proposal and the unique benefits of a combination with Aviat, we are confident that Ceragon's shareholders will enthusiastically embrace our proposal. We also want Ceragon's shareholders to rest assured that we will have committed and binding financing prior to signing the transaction agreement and we intend for this transaction to be based on market precedents, including with respect to the parties' respective remedies if the transaction is terminated.
We believe that a combination of our two companies would create a leading wireless transport specialist with the scale and expertise to deliver superior performance to customers and shareholders. By combining our businesses, we can further improve our supply chain sourcing, increase operational efficiency, and realize meaningful cost savings. Additionally, Ceragon's customer base and geographic exposure is highly complementary to Aviat's. Together, we can deliver a valuable set of technological expertise and product breadth to customers around the world.
Absent this combination, we doubt that Ceragon's stock and business performance will meaningfully change in the near-term. Ceragon's current product offering lacks meaningful technological differentiation, and even in areas where Ceragon does have differentiation, the company lacks the management competence to extract value. The company's gross margin has declined from 34% in calendar year 2019 to 30% over the last twelve months. Additionally, Ceragon's next generation chip has been delayed, and given the supply challenges in the chip space, we see no reason to believe why this product won't continue to slip in its delivery to the market. Aviat's next generation System on Chip (partnership with MaxLinear) is based on a newer generation of technology than Ceragon's chip and we believe will offer significant differentiation. Ceragon's chip development strategy is destroying value to shareholders and will offer no technological advantage to customers in the medium to long-term. Without our offer for and stewardship of Ceragon's business, we do not expect to see significant change in the company's stock performance nor its operating results.
Accordingly, we believe our all-cash proposal provides Ceragon shareholders with compelling, immediate and certain value, which is substantially in excess of the value that would be generated for Ceragon shareholders if Ceragon were to remain a stand-alone entity. In addition, we remain open to offering a portion of the consideration in Aviat stock should you wish to provide the opportunity for your shareholders to share in the upside potential of the combined company. We believe that Ceragon shareholders would appreciate the strategic and financial logic of the combination and the opportunity to participate in its future.
In connection with delivering this proposal, we advise you that we have acquired 4,233,757 shares of Ceragon, which represents approximately 5.04% of the outstanding shares. As a larger than 5% holder, we are requesting that Ceragon call an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders for the purposes of increasing the size of the Ceragon board to nine, electing our proposed independent nominees to those seats, and removing and replacing three of Ceragon's current directors with our proposed nominees. Based on your response to our proposals to date, we believe the time has come for new board leadership that would evaluate our proposal and negotiate for the best outcome for Ceragon's shareholders.
As we have reiterated to you several times, we are committed to a transaction with Ceragon. In connection with this transaction, we have engaged Vinson & Elkins LLP and Meitar as our legal advisors, and Okapi Partners as our proxy solicitor. We stand ready to discuss next steps towards a mutually beneficial negotiated transaction with you, as well as your independent financial and legal advisors. As we have stressed throughout the last year, we very much prefer to negotiate a transaction with Ceragon on a friendly basis, whether with you or with a revised board, but are prepared to take all steps necessary to pursue this transaction on an expedited basis.
Sincerely,
Aviat Networks
President and Chief Executive Officer
Conference Call
Aviat will host a conference call for investors and industry analysts to discuss its proposal at 7:00 p.m. ET on June 27, 2022.
To listen to the live conference call, please dial toll-free at 1-877-830-2597 or the international dial-in at +1-785-424-1877 and use the conference ID: "ANICALL" or the call title "Investor Update Call". We ask that you dial-in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time. Accompanying slides will be available on Aviat's investor relations website at the following address: https://investors.aviatnetworks.com/.
A replay of the call will be available on the Aviat investor relations website, or by dialing 800-938-1598 (Toll Free) or 402-220-1545 (Toll).
About Aviat Networks, Inc.
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high-performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat Networks is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitations, Aviat's beliefs and expectations regarding the proposed transaction between Aviat and Ceragon and the results of the requested extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Ceragon. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including, without limitation, "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "will," "see," "continue," "could, " "may, " "might, " "potential," "seek," "should," "delivering," "view," and "intend," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements are discussed in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, Aviat undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify any forward-looking statement to reflect events, new information, or circumstances occurring after the date of this release.
Additional Information
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor will there be any sale of securities in any states or jurisdictions in which such offer or sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities will be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933 or an exemption therefrom.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloqcube® Inc., the Piscataway based eClinical software company was mentioned in four Gartner Hype Cycle reports in July 2022:
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Discovery Research (July 26)
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Clinical Development (July 26)
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain (July 26)
- Hype Cycle for Life Science Commercial Operations (July 22)
As Gartner reported, "The number of active blockchain projects within the life science industry grew in 2021… Some clients are exploring concepts where blockchain would streamline clinical trials, handle payments to drug distributors, and conduct health record and exchange transactions, among other things." [1]
Bloqcube® is listed as a Sample Vendor in all four reports. In response, Rama Krishna Rao, CEO and Founder of Bloqcube® commented: "We welcome these mentions of our company by Gartner for the fourth consecutive year in the Clinical Development and Commercial Operation reports. Bloqcube® is a pioneer in the domain of Clinical Trial Management Systems which leverages an innovative blockchain platform. We bring capabilities to pursue decentralized trial strategies addressing diversity and access issues confronting healthcare globally. Such innovations will benefit patients worldwide by enhancing efficiencies in clinical trial operations."
GARTNER and HYPE CYCLE are a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
[1] Gartner, "Hype Cycle for Life Science Discovery Research, 2022" by Michael Shanler and Reuben Harwood. Published 26 July 2022. ID G00769814.
Bloqcube® Inc. is an innovative eClinical software company focused on accelerating clinical trials. Bloqcube's unified, decentralized software system enables small to midsize lifescience companies and CROs to accelerate trials, enhance data integrity and reduce Ransomware vulnerability. Its multiple modules (eConsent/eTMF/CTMS/EDC/Kit SCM/Finance) are integrated into a unified iPad, Cloud, and Blockchain platform.
For more information, please visit Bloqcube.
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Bloqcube Inc.
908-242-6307
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taurean Blacque, an Emmy-nominated actor who was known for his role as a detective on the 1980s NBC drama series “Hill Street Blues,” has died. He was 82.
Blacque’s family announced in a statement Thursday that Blaque died in Atlanta following a brief illness.
The New Jersey-native began his acting career at the Negro Ensemble Company in New York. His training at the institute helped him secure guest roles on television series including “Sanford and Son,” “What’s Happening,” “Good Times,” “Taxi” and “The Bob New Hart Show.”
Blacque’s biggest breakthrough came when he joined the cast of critically acclaimed show “Hill Street Blues,” where he portrayed the streetwise detective Neal Washington during the show’s entire run between 1981-1987. He earned an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a drama series in 1981.
Blacque starred with Vivica Fox on the NBC soap opera “Generations,” which touched on the integration of two families – one Black and another white. He became active with the Atlanta Black Theater Company and the Black Theater Festival in North Carolina.
Blacque had two biological sons and adopted 11 children and was the spokesman for the county of Los Angeles Adoption Service.
In 1989, Blacque was asked by President George H.W. Bush to become the national spokesperson for adoption. He was survived by 12 children, 18 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. The exact cause of death was not disclosed by his family. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/taurean-blacque-actor-on-hill-street-blues-dead-at-82/ | 2022-07-22T14:24:49Z |
Launched during Psoriasis Action Month, campaign provides tips and tools for speaking about psoriasis with healthcare providers, family, and friends
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQT) today announced the launch of an educational campaign designed to raise awareness about the physical and emotional impact of plaque psoriasis and empower those living with the disease to have open, honest conversations with their healthcare providers, family, and friends. The campaign, called Expose Psoriasis, features expert advice from a leading dermatologist and the personal story and tips from an award-winning writer and psoriasis patient advocate.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9045652-arcutis-expose-psoriasis-campaign/
"Psoriasis can have a significant impact on all aspects of life, and can affect people in ways that may be unexpected, physically, mentally, and emotionally1," said Frank Watanabe, President and CEO of Arcutis. "Unfortunately, those with psoriasis may have difficulty discussing the full impact of their disease with their loved ones, or even their dermatology specialists, due to stigma, embarrassment, or possibly not realizing how psoriasis may be affecting them. Through Expose Psoriasis, Arcutis hopes to encourage these conversations so people with psoriasis are able to receive the appropriate treatment, care, and support that they need."
Expose Psoriasis illuminates how plaque psoriasis may significantly impact many aspects of daily life, including day-to-day decisions such as what to wear, participation in social activities, and interpersonal relationships. The campaign also aims to raise awareness that symptoms may occur anywhere on the body, including knees, elbows, torso, and sensitive places like the face, genitals, and areas of skin-to-skin contact (intertriginous areas), such as armpits, under the breasts, stomach folds, between the buttocks, and in the groin area.
Psoriasis occurring on the genitals and in intertriginous areas may look different compared to plaques on other areas of the body, and therefore may be challenging to recognize or diagnose.2 A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll found that 2 in 5 survey respondents with psoriasis in intertriginous areas did not recognize they had intertriginous psoriasis until they saw pictures of intertriginous plaques.3
"People who experience psoriasis in more private parts of the body, such as on the genitals or intertriginous areas, may feel reluctant or embarrassed to show their dermatology specialist these areas. Additionally, since most people typically think a dermatology visit is only for discussing the physical aspects of their skin, those with psoriasis may not realize that they should be sharing how the disease is impacting their emotional and mental wellbeing," explained Tina Bhutani, M.D., leading dermatologist and co-director of the UCSF Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center. "It's so important for people to tell their healthcare providers about all the ways psoriasis impacts them because there are many treatment options and resources available that can help. Understanding the full impact of the disease allows dermatology specialists to determine the best course of action to care for our patients."
Expose Psoriasis also addresses the value of having a support network and provides talking points that people can use to discuss their disease with their loved ones.
"Psoriasis can have an impact on your relationships with others, and talking about your symptoms with loved ones can be difficult, but it's so important to do so," explained Sabrina Skiles, award-winning writer and psoriasis patient advocate. "Remember, your family and friends are there to support you, not judge you. By sharing your story with them and educating them about the disease, you are normalizing the topic and strengthening your support network."
People interested in testing their knowledge about psoriasis can take this interactive quiz here. For more information about this initiative, visit www.ExposePsoriasis.com.
Psoriasis is a common, non-contagious, immune-mediated skin disease that affects approximately nine million people in the United States.4 Individuals with psoriasis typically develop "plaques," or raised, red areas of skin covered with a silver or white layer of dead skin cells. The clinical presentation of plaques in people with diverse skin tones may have more grayish, purplish, or brownish tones. Psoriatic plaques are often itchy and sometimes painful and can appear on any area of the body. Plaques in certain anatomical areas present unique treatment challenges, including the face, elbows and knees, scalp, and intertriginous areas (where two skin areas may touch or rub together).
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT) is a medical dermatology company that champions meaningful innovation to address the urgent needs of individuals living with immune-mediated dermatological diseases and conditions. With a commitment to solving the most persistent patient challenges in dermatology, Arcutis harnesses our unique dermatology development platform coupled with our dermatology expertise to build differentiated therapies against biologically validated targets. Arcutis' dermatology development platform includes a robust pipeline with multiple clinical programs for a range of inflammatory dermatological conditions including scalp psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. For more information, visit www.arcutis.com or follow Arcutis on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements, including, among others, statements regarding the potential for roflumilast to revolutionize the standard of care in plaque psoriasis and other inflammatory dermatological conditions. These statements involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ include risks inherent in the clinical development process and regulatory approval process, the timing of regulatory filings, and our ability to defend our intellectual property. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties applicable to our business, see the "Risk Factors" section of our Form 10-K filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 22, 2022, as amended, as well as any subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update information herein to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Investors
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1 Bhosle, M.J., Kulkarni, A., Feldman, S.R. et al. Quality of life in patients with psoriasis. Health Qual Life Outcomes 4, 35 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-4-35.
2 Merola JF, Qureshi A, Husni ME. Underdiagnosed and undertreated psoriasis: nuances of treating psoriasis affecting the scalp, face, intertriginous areas, genitals, hands, feet, and nails. Dermatol Ther. 2018;31(3):e12589. doi:10.1111/dth.12589.
3 Data on file: REF-00574. Arcutis Biotherapeutics, 2021.
4 Data on file: REF- 00955. Arcutis Biotherapeutics, 2022.
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Bernard Shaw, CNN’s 1st chief anchor, dies at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for two decades and a pioneering Black broadcaster best remembered for calmly reporting the beginning of the Gulf War in 1991 as missiles flew around him in Baghdad, has died. He was 82.
He died of pneumonia on Wednesday at a hospital in Washington, according to Tom Johnson, CNN’s former chief executive.
Shaw was at CNN for 20 years and known for remaining cool under pressure. That was a hallmark of his Baghdad coverage when the U.S. led its invasion of Iraq in 1991 to liberate Kuwait, with CNN airing stunning footage of airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire in the capital city.
“In all of the years of preparing to being anchor, one of the things I strove for was to be able to control my emotions in the midst of hell breaking out,” Shaw said in a 2014 interview with NPR. “And I personally feel that I passed my stringent test for that in Baghdad.”
Shaw was a former U.S. Marine who worked as a reporter at CBS and ABC News before taking on the chief anchor role at CNN when the network began in 1980.
He moderated a presidential debate in 1988 and covered protests in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989. But his striking on-the scene work in Baghdad, with correspondents Peter Arnett and John Holliman, was instrumental in putting CNN on the map.
At that time, it was the only cable news network and broadcast outlets at ABC, CBS and NBC dominated television news.
“Bernard Shaw exemplified excellence in his life,” Johnson said. “He will be remembered as a fierce advocate of responsible journalism.”
CNN’s current chief executive, Chris Licht, paid tribute to Shaw as a CNN original who made appearances on the network as recently as last year to provide commentary.
Shaw left the business at age 61. He told NPR that despite everything he did in journalism, because of all of the things he missed with his family while working, “I don’t think it was worth it.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/08/bernard-shaw-cnns-1st-chief-anchor-dies-82/ | 2022-09-08T14:42:36Z |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend payment of $0.98 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2022, out of surplus to shareowners of record at the close of business on May 13, 2022.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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One person injured in Carter County
Published: Apr. 2, 2022 at 10:56 PM CDT|Updated: 9 hours ago
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) -A woman was admitted in the hospital after driving into a tree during a crash in Carter county.
According to troopers a 2011 Toyota 4Runner driven by 57-year-old Donna Bell of Ardmore was headed eastbound on Whisper Hollow Road, when she drifted off the road way and struck a tree.
Bell was flown to Denton Medical Center and admitted in stable condition with a head injury.
Troopers said they are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Copyright 2022 KXII. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/04/03/one-person-injured-carter-county/ | 2022-04-03T13:51:56Z |
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Employee Stock Option Fund ("ESO Fund") announced the closing of ESO Venture Fund V, LP ("Fund V") which provides funding to employees of venture-backed startups to exercise their stock options. Fund V exceeded its target and raised an oversubscribed $200 million fund of limited partner committed capital with strong support from ESO's longstanding investors as well as notable new investors.
ESO pioneered the stock option financing space with its first fund in 2012 and has helped thousands of employees of venture-backed companies. ESO plans to use this new fund to continue investing in the next generation of innovative private companies by partnering with their employees to finance stock option exercises and provide liquidity for shares already purchased.
Scott Chou, co-founder of ESO Fund noted "Given the uncertainty in today's market, ESO's ability to eliminate risk for startup option holders is more important than ever. By working with ESO, employees are able to purchase the equity they've worked so hard for without having to face heightened risk or worry about uncertain liquidity timelines. For ESO, the option finance strategy allows us to create a robust, diversified portfolio at pre-IPO prices that is well positioned to generate long term appreciation."
ESO is based in San Mateo, California and was founded in 2012 by Scott Chou, Stephen Roberts, and Jimmy Lackie to partner with employees of venture backed companies to exercise their stock options with minimal risk and capture the value they worked to create.
ESO has previously raised 4 Funds: Fund I (2012), Fund II (2014), Fund III (2017), Fund IV (2020). Since originating the space in 2012, ESO has helped employees at more than 600 companies and created more than one billion dollars in wealth through exits at notable companies like Robinhood, Snowflake, GitLab, Squarespace, Roblox, Coinbase, and many others.
For more information on ESO Fund visit www.esofund.com, follow us on Twitter @esofund or contact Scott Chou - scott@esofund.com - (650) 376-4914
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Judge, Yankees fail to agree to long-term contract
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say they failed to reach an agreement with Aaron Judge before his deadline to reach a long-term deal by opening day. They hope to resume talks after the season. General manager Brian Cashman says the Yankees had offered Judge an eight-year contract worth up to $234.5 million. The outfielder is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Cashman says the Yankees offered a contract averaging $30.5 million annually from 2023-29, with his 2022 salary to be either the $17 million offered by the team in arbitration or the $21 million requested by Judge. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/08/judge-yankees-fail-to-agree-to-long-term-contract/ | 2022-04-08T16:37:24Z |
NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LianLian Global, a leading global cross-border payments service provider, and London-based lendtech Uncapped have announced a strategic partnership to provide ecommerce entrepreneurs and online merchants in the US and UK with access to fast and flexible financing to grow their business through the LianLian Global platform.
LianLian Global's partnership with Uncapped will enable US and UK registered ecommerce companies to secure financing from $100,000 to $10 million, without any equity, interest or personal guarantees in under 48-hours, to grow their business by securing inventory, acquiring new customers or hiring more staff.
"Our partnership with Uncapped is strategically important for LianLian Global. This exciting announcement positions us as the global leading provider of end-to-end cross-border payments and finance services for ecommerce sellers," said Kevin Boland, VP International Business Development, LianLian Global. "Through LianLian Global, our customers can access the funding they need in Q3 to stock inventory, pay suppliers, and grow their business in Q4."
Andrew Gnananantham, Head of Commercial at Uncapped, said: "We're delighted to partner with LianLian Global, one of the leading cross-border payments solutions in ecommerce. Uncapped exists to help founders win, so we are proud to power LianLian Global's product offer to unlock new opportunities for growth for marketplace sellers. Now including fast, easy access to growth funding, we see LianLian Global as a definitive full-service partner for any ecommerce entrepreneur eyeing international expansion."
Online merchants often struggle to secure funds with traditional lenders. According to CB Insights, Q1 of 2022 saw the lowest quarterly total of funding to ecommerce companies since 2020. Additionally, the World Bank found that globally, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have unmet finance needs of approximately $5.2 trillion a year which is almost 1.5 times the current lending market for this segment of businesses.
The finance partnership is designed to provide much-needed financing options for ecommerce businesses. Eligible companies can expect a transparent finance structure with a flat fee as low as 2% on the capital provided. Visit www.lianlianglobal.com for more information.
The partnership announcement comes shortly after LianLian Global expanded its payments services in the UK in August, and launched a cross-border wallet in the US at the end of June this year.
LianLian Global has offices in 12 countries that help more than 1.4 million ecommerce stores grow their cross-border businesses. LianLian Global owns over 60 licenses worldwide. In addition, the company has partnered with leading financial institutions such as Citi, Deutsche Bank, and J.P. Morgan to power their solutions.
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About LianLian Global
LianLian Global is a leading cross-border payments company that connects local sellers to global opportunities. We make it easy for ecommerce merchants to do more international business. So when sellers need to receive international payouts, get financing, solve shipping logistics, manage foreign exchange, or pay tax obligations abroad, we simplify the complexity of operating in other countries, giving merchants and sellers the freedom to do business seamlessly. Part of LianLian Digitech, and with licenses and offices in the Americas, Europe and throughout Asia, LianLian Global is integrated into mainstream ecommerce platforms worldwide, with services covering more than 100 countries and regions. www.lianlianglobal.com
About Uncapped
Uncapped's financing allows founders to raise growth capital without giving up control of their business. The company was born out of frustration with the limited financing options available for entrepreneurs. Uncapped provides business advances of £10K to £10M in just a few simple steps, allowing online businesses to access fair and flexible finance. Uncapped never takes equity and its low fees are paid back on personalised pre-agreed terms, so founders maintain complete control. No hidden charges, no surprises! To learn more, visit Uncapped.
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Blue Devils add Schrage as special assistant to Scheyer
By AARON BEARD
AP Basketball Writer
Duke has hired former Elon head coach and Blue Devils staffer Mike Schrage to work as special assistant to new coach Jon Scheyer. The school announced the move Thursday. Schrage had resigned at Elon on Monday after three seasons. His hiring brings more than two decades of college experience to aid Scheyer, a first-time head coach. That experience includes nine seasons working under now-retired Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. He was director of basketball operations during Scheyer’s first two seasons as a Duke player. Schrage has also had stops at Stanford, Ohio State and Mississippi. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/07/blue-devils-add-schrage-as-special-assistant-to-scheyer/ | 2022-04-07T23:31:53Z |
SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, announced today that Equinor Ventures has joined as its newest Terawatt Partner—the highest level of partnership with the incubator and its community of climatetech startups.
The Norway-based international energy company is committed to renewable and low-carbon energy solutions as it strives to become net-zero by 2050.
"Equinor Ventures is excited to join the climatetech community at Greentown Labs, in Boston and Houston. Greentown is a magnet for clean energy entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. Our partnership with Greentown will help us identify investment opportunities that can accelerate Equinor's transition to a net zero energy company" says Timothy Krysiek, Managing Director of Equinor Ventures Americas.
Equinor's corporate venture capital arm, Equinor Ventures, is dedicated to investing in ambitious early-stage and growth companies, making it uniquely positioned to engage with Greentown's community of startups and help scale climatetech solutions.
Equinor Ventures has invested over several years in North American energy startups, including investments in battery technology, green hydrogen, renewables innovation, and fusion energy and the partnership with Greentown Labs will accelerate these activities. Already, Equinor Ventures has sponsored a "nature-based solution" pitch day held onsite at Greentown's Boston location and this will be followed up with pitch days on offshore wind technologies in Boston and carbon solutions in Houston later this year. Equinor Ventures recently led a $6M Series A investment in Revterra Corporation, a Greentown member developing a grid-stabilizing kinetic battery.
Through the partnership, Equinor Ventures will gain access to an array of curated and customized events and engagements within Greentown's broad network of industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Additionally, Equinor will obtain a seat on Greentown's Industry Leadership Council, which provides strategic guidance to the incubator throughout the year. Timothy Krysiek, Managing Director of Equinor Ventures Americas, will serve on the Industry Leadership Council for 2022 and 2023.
"Decarbonizing our global economy will take steadfast leadership and an unwavering commitment from the world's leading companies. We see those qualities in Equinor and we are honored to partner with them," says Ryan Dings, Greentown Labs' Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. "Equinor's leadership in the energy transition has been clear from the start and the Equinor Ventures team's willingness to invest their time and capital in our community is an affirmation that, as hard as it may be, we are well on the path to decarbonization."
With Greentown's partnership and Equinor's overarching goal to "turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society," the corporate is well-situated to maintain its role as an international energy leader in a low-carbon future.
About Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs is a community of climate action pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, Greentown Labs brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate solutions. Driven by the mission of providing startups the resources, knowledge, connections, and equipment they need to thrive, Greentown Labs offers lab space, shared office space, a machine shop, an electronics lab, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more. With its headquarters in Somerville, Mass. and a recently opened incubator in Houston, TX, Greentown Labs is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 450 startups since the incubator's founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 8,400 jobs and have raised more than $2.2 billion in funding. For more information, please visit www.greentownlabs.com or Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Greentown Labs Media Contact:
Lara Cottingham
Chief of Staff, Greentown Labs
lcottingham@greentownlabs.com
281-797-9246
About Equinor Ventures
Equinor Ventures is Equinor's corporate venture capital arm dedicated to investing in ambitious early-phase and growth companies. We believe innovation, creativity and agility of startups can drive change towards a low-carbon future and are committed to support management teams who have the drive to build successful world-class companies.
Equinor Media Contact:
Ola Morten Aanestad
oaan@equinor.com
+47 480 80 212
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BEIJING, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huaneng Power International, Inc. ("HPI", or the "Company") (NYSE: HNP; HKEx: 902; SSE: 600011) today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2022 and has uploaded such annual report on Form 20-F to the Company's website at http://www.hpi.com.cn. The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report containing its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.
About Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Huaneng Power International, Inc. is one of China's largest listed power producers with controlled generation capacity of 121,118 MW and equity-based generation capacity of 108,588 MW. The power plants of the Company are located in 26 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China. The Company also has a wholly-owned power company in Singapore, and an invested power company in Pakistan.
For enquiries, please contact:
Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Mr. Chen Zhelu / Ms. Liu Tianyu
Tel: (8610) 6322 6554 / 6322 6595
Fax: (8610) 6322 6888
Email: zqb@hpi.com.cn
Wonderful Sky Financial Group Limited
Ms. Ketrina Yang / Ms. Hester Li
Tel: (852) 3970 2171 / (852) 3970 2239
Fax: (852) 3102 0210
Email: hpi@wsfg.hk
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Groundbreaking platform introduces tools, strategies and products to build balanced digital asset portfolios
DALLAS , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreatOne Digital Holdings (GOD Holdings), is owned and managed by The Patel Family Office. The 70-year-old, Indian-American, privately held family office from the United States, is launching a decentralized financial investment platform to help digital asset investors construct institutional grade, balanced, digital asset portfolios, with the objective of wealth creation, preservation and growth.
The recent volatility and loss of value in the crypto space not only affects the wealth of direct investors, but also shatters trust in digital products and markets. GreatOne Digital Holdings is aspiring to restore this faith by providing democratized access to successful legacy portfolio construction products and strategies from the traditional financial industry, adapted for the digital asset space.
As Lakshmi Narayanan, Board Member of GreatOne Digital Holdings, explains, "Financial markets evolve in response to every downturn. This downturn will lead to the evolution of web 3.0 whereby digital assets that mirror traditional structured financial instruments will emerge as one of the most powerful asset classes globally."
GreatOne includes the following;
GreatOne Tools
- GreatOne is innovating proprietary, patent-pending tools that are integrated with their technology platform to help investors diagnose and balance their digital asset holdings.
GreatOne Strategies
- GreatOne focuses on building institutional grade, capital-protected investment (proof of protection) strategies in digital form that enable a global audience to access asset-linked digital assets (proof of assets ). The company will also provide responsible investment products that focus on environmental sustainability, as well as opportunities in meaningful community development.
GreatOne Product
- "GreatOne is going to shake up the investment industry,'' said Annelise Osborne, Co-Founder and Board Member of GreatOne Digital Holdings. "Our product is designed to prioritize the best interests of investors, therefore providing them with high quality and secure investment opportunities. We are looking forward to rolling out a series of unique asset backed, capital protected, assured return yielding products in the coming months."
Over the next 3 months, GreatOne will be introducing an array of real estate-based investment opportunities, well-tested portfolio construction strategies and tools to evaluate crypto/digital asset portfolios beyond just return performance, for the benefit of investors worldwide.
GreatOne Digital Initiatives
- All of the tools and strategies will be given free of charge to registered users as part of the "Investor Education and Protection Initiative", said Lakshmi Narayanan, "Anyone interested in accessing these tools and strategies is invited to join the GreatOne Telegram channel."
Founded in 2019 by a women-led team, GreatOne currently operates from Dallas, New York, India, Singapore, Dubai and London. GreatOne Digital Holdings is a US-registered entity that focuses on wealth creation and preservation using digital assets. Dipika Patel, one of the co-founders, is a third generation hotelier with over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The founding team also includes Annelise Osborne, a fintech executive with over 25 years of experience, and Kim Diamond, a commercial real estate and capital markets executive with over 30 years of experience. https://great.one/
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The Patel Family Office, one of the oldest Indian-American-owned, sustainable and responsible investment family offices, has been in the hospitality industry for over 70 years and has deep expertise in hospitality and real estate across the USA. The family office is currently owned and led by Dipika Patel, a third generation hospitality industry professional turned entrepreneur .
The Patels are the largest Indian community and own the greatest number of hotels across the United States. Since it was formed, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the largest single trade body for hotel owners, has been run by the Patel community. www.patel.foundation
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference on June 14, 2022, at 4:35 PM ET.
A live webcast of both events will be made available on the IMAX investor relations website at investors.imax.com.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX is a premier global technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, theater architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers a unique end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX® brand is globally renown. Top filmmakers, movie studios, artists, and creators utilize the cutting-edge visual and sound technology of IMAX to connect with audiences in innovative ways. As a result, IMAX is among the most important and successful global distribution platforms for domestic and international tentpole films and, increasingly, exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2022, there were 1,690 IMAX theater systems (1,606 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
IMAX®, IMAX® Dome, IMAX® 3D, IMAX® 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, An IMAX Experience®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, IMAX DMR®, DMR®, IMAX Enhanced™, IMAX nXos® and Films to the Fullest®, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute marking 100 days since the killing of Al Jazeera Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was reporting from the field when she was shot.
"One hundred days after the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh we still do not have justice for Shireen, and we do not think enough has been done to ensure safety for journalists currently working in Gaza and the West Bank.
We stand with Shireen's family and her colleagues at Al Jazeera calling for an independent investigation lead by the United States to determine facts related to the killing of this American citizen and veteran journalist. We appreciate the bipartisan support of members of Congress who are speaking out on this as well.
All known evidence points to the deadly shots being fired from an area where IDF forces were stationed and had control. There is no longer any suggestion that this was crossfire or suppressing fire or involved Palestinian fire of any kind. Secretary Blinken has recently asked to begin a process to renew safety measure related to IDF use of live fire. We applaud his efforts in this matter and are disappointed to read the initial push back from Israel.
We hope that all parties can agree that the best thing to do right now is to take the shooter off duty until an investigation can take place, and to also, as a precaution. Take from the field pending an investigation, the officer who approved the deadly shot. Allowing this team to remain on duty with live ammunition puts all journalists working in the field at great risk. For whatever reasons, they ignored clear markings that Shireen was press.
The Press Club announced earlier this month our plans to recognize Shireen August 31 at the National Press Club by presenting her family with The President's Award during our National Press Club Awards Dinner. We have learned today that the family will be represented by Lina Abu Akleh who will speak at the event after receiving the award for her aunt.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. With 3,000 members representing nearly every major journalism organization, the Club is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
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Bill McCarren
wmccarren@press.org
(202) 662-7534
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ZURICH, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor plc (NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC) will announce its full year results for the twelve months ended 30 June 2022 after the US market closes on Wednesday 17 August 2022.
A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held at 5.30pm US Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday 17 August 2022 / 7.30am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Thursday 18 August 2022. For those wishing to participate in the call please use the following dial-in numbers:
US and Canada: 888 440 4149 (toll-free)
Australia: 1800 953 093 (toll-free)
United Kingdom: 0800 358 0970 (toll-free)
Hong Kong: +852 3002 3410 (local number)
Singapore: +65 3159 5133 (local number)
All other countries: +1 646 960 0661 (this is not a toll-free number)
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Access to the webcast and supporting materials will be available via the Investors section of Amcor's website (www.amcor.com/investors). A webcast replay will be available at the conclusion of the call.
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About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve value chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using a rising amount of recycled content. Around 46,000 Amcor people generate US$13 billion in sales from operations that span about 225 locations in 40-plus countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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INVESTOR VIDEO CONFERENCE CALL
April 11, 2022 at 11 AM (EST)
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGMA Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium, announces that it has rescheduled its fourth quarter financial results conference call for 11:00 a.m. EST on April 11, 2022, where the Company's senior management team will give prepared remarks followed by a question-and-answer session.
ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM CORPORATION
Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) is a Canadian company dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicle batteries with environmentally sustainable and high-purity lithium.
Sigma Lithium is currently in construction at its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo Project in Brazil, which includes a state-of-the-art, green-tech processing plant that uses 100% renewable energy, 100% recycled water and 100% dry-stack tailings. The project also represents one of the largest and highest-grade hard rock lithium spodumene deposits in the Americas. Since inception, Sigma Lithium has devoted itself to strong ESG practices, from its ongoing support of local communities to its goal of achieving net zero by 2024. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit https://www.sigmalithiumresources.com/
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Sigma Lithium
Sigma Lithium
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to the general business and operational outlook of the Company; and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions (including but not limited to the impact of the continuance or escalation of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and economic sanctions in relation thereto); the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in the jurisdictions where the Company operates; anticipated trends and effects in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to develop and achieve production at its mineral projects. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the Company may not develop its mineral projects into a commercial mining operation; the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the launch of Tower Hill Insurance Exchange (Exchange) in January 2022 and the subsequent transfer of renewals this spring, Tower Hill Preferred and Tower Hill Signature Insurance Companies ceased accepting new business mid-February. As of May 16th, our renewals for these two carriers are rolling into Exchange.
With the cessation of business flowing into Tower Hill Preferred and Tower Hill Signature, the next step in our strategic plan is to voluntarily withdraw the Financial Stability Ratings® of A, Exceptional, assigned by Demotech, Inc. for these two companies effective May 31, 2022. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Demotech as we move forward with Exchange and Tower Hill Prime Insurance Company. As of May 31, Exchange and Tower Hill Prime will retain FSRs of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, which were affirmed on March 30, 2022, and April 11, 2022, respectively.
As Tower Hill Preferred and Tower Hill Signature wind down, they will be covered under Exchange's reinsurance program until all policies have rolled off. Additionally, all Tower Hill Preferred and Tower Hill Signature policyholder claims will be processed as usual.
At Tower Hill, we're excited about the opportunities Exchange offers to both our agents and customers. Especially for our agency partners, transitioning to the reciprocal insurer business model affords continued growth through increased capacity availability. We look forward to expanding together in 2022 and beyond. As we celebrate Tower Hill's 50th anniversary, we remain dedicated to the Florida market, our agency partners and customers.
About Tower Hill: Founded in 1972, Tower Hill Insurance is a leader among residential and commercial property insurers in the Southeast. Financial strength, product expertise, a comprehensive reinsurance program, and exceptional claims service are core business strategies of the organization.
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BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Outpatient mental health services provider Geode Health has selected Mirah, a leader in the adoption and implementation of measurement-based care, to support the evidence-based, medically proven treatments they have committed to offering their patients.
With measurement-based care, patients routinely self-report on their well-being using clinically validated assessments. Providers review the results to inform treatment and support clinical decision-making. This data-driven process increases patient engagement and has been shown in research to improve outcomes. Setting itself apart in the industry, Mirah's platform includes a robust library of 400+ clinically validated assessment measures to allow clinicians to customize treatment for their clients.
"We intend to partner with best-in-class tech solutions across the patient and provider experience," said Geode Health CMO, Dr. Ravi N. Shah. "The industry is moving toward value-based care (VBC), and measurement-based care with Mirah will be the foundation on which our VBC efforts are built. Mirah will also offer our patients a voice in their treatment and support the best possible outcomes for them using evidence-based practice."
Mark Potter, CEO of Mirah, explained, "Geode Health is showing leadership in the new order of healthcare, where outcomes metrics are as common as blood pressure readings or HbA1c tracking. By partnering with Mirah from Day 1, Geode is improving behavioral health outcomes as part of core operations and not just as a 'nice to have.'"
On a rapid growth track, KKR-backed Geode Health is building operations across the United States to offer accessible, affordable, and effective treatment. Geode Health is on a journey to transform mental healthcare and partnering with Mirah is a big step on this path. Mirah's seamless EHR integration and team of clinical experts dedicated to successful implementation make the Geode/Mirah pairing especially compelling. Geode Health has a targeted footprint of 250-300 centers over the next 5 years and Mirah is uniquely equipped to handle the large scale.
About Mirah: Founded in 2015, Mirah has been a pioneer of the measurement-based care (MBC) movement. Patient-centered and provider-driven, Mirah is designed to better engage patients in their care and offer support to clinicians in delivering it. Mirah's best-in-class platform is paired with a support team with deep clinical expertise to enable effective, sustainable implementation of MBC across organizations of all sizes. Learn more at mirah.com.
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Amanda Young
351.222.4755
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EVANSVILLE, Ind., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) today announced its Indiana-based electric utility business, CenterPoint Energy Indiana South, received approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to enter into two power purchase agreements (PPAs) for an additional 335 megawatts (MWs) of solar energy as part of the next component in the company's long-term electric generation transition plan.
The PPAs consist of 185 MWs of solar power under a 15-year PPA from Oriden, which is developing a solar project in Vermillion County, Ind., and 150 MWs of solar power, under a 20-year PPA from Origis Energy, which is developing a solar project in Knox County, Ind. The 335 MWs from both developments are expected to supply enough power to meet the needs of more than 70,000 homes or 12,000 commercial customers each year.
"The additional energy obtained through these PPAs will further CenterPoint Energy's Smart Energy Future strategy and continue our efforts to bring clean energy to the communities we serve," said Steve Greenley, Senior Vice President, Generation Development for CenterPoint Energy. "We appreciate the continued efforts of Oriden and Origis Energy as they bring these projects to fruition and thank their leadership teams as well as the community partners in Vermillion and Knox Counties."
The PPAs represent the next component of the company's Smart Energy Future Plan to support stakeholder sustainability goals and implement a cost-effective, well-balanced energy mix for its 150,000 customers in southwest Indiana as outlined in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). CenterPoint Energy is focused on achieving its net-zero goals for its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 by building out its renewable resources.
CenterPoint Energy's IRP includes a plan for a portfolio with nearly two-thirds of energy generated from renewable resources and includes flexible generation to meet seasonal peak loads. The portfolio seeks to maintain continued reliability, while saving electric customers an estimated $320 million over the 20-year planning period. In addition to the PPAs, the company previously received approval to acquire a solar array in Posey County and an additional PPA in Warrick County. CenterPoint Energy is awaiting an order on the application requesting approval to construct two natural gas combustion turbines to replace portions of its existing coal-fired generation fleet.
CenterPoint Energy delivers electricity to approximately 150,000 customers in southwest Indiana in all or portions of Gibson, Dubois, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Programs and services are operated under the brand CenterPoint Energy by Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Indiana South.
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "objective," "plan," "potential," "predict," "projection," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release regarding future events, such as the entry into and proposed regulatory approval of the two PPAs and timing thereof, the Company's long-term electric generation transition plan and expected timing, benefits and generation mix resulting therefrom, expected timing of completion and power to be generated from the solar projects related to the two PPAs, including number of customers served, anticipated cost savings and other benefits to customers, and any other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) the impact of COVID-19; (2) financial market conditions; (3) general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory and legislative decisions; (5) effects of competition; (6) weather variations; (7) changes in business plans; (8) the Company's ability to fund and invest planned capital, and timely and appropriate rate actions that allow recovery of costs and a reasonable return on investment, including those related to Indiana Electric's generation transition plan as part of its more recent IRP; (9) continued disruptions to the global supply chain and increases in commodity prices; (9) legislative decisions, including tax and developments related to the environment such as global climate change, air emissions, carbon, waste water discharges and the handling of coal combustion residuals, among others, and CenterPoint Energy's Net Zero and carbon emissions reduction goals; (10) the Company's ability to execute on its initiatives, targets and goals, including its Net Zero and carbon emissions reduction goals and operations and maintenance goals and (11) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned approximately $35 billion in assets. With approximately 9,400 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Located in Pittsburgh, Oriden develops, constructs, finances, owns and operates renewable energy projects throughout the United States. As local governments, public institutions and corporations prioritize cleaner sources for their energy needs, they want a developer with the ingenuity, the agility and the speed of a start-up — a fearless pioneer. But they also want to mitigate risk with a proven veteran that has the financial strength and experience to develop, commercialize, operate and own a highly complex project. Oriden is a full-service renewable energy developer funded by Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., an industry leader in power generation, renewables and energy storage solutions. For more information, please visit www.oridenpower.com.
Origis Energy is bringing clean and cost effective solar and energy storage solutions within reach for utility, commercial and industrial as well as public sector clients. The Origis team has worked to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are upheld in 170 projects worldwide totaling more than 4 GW to date of developed solar and energy storage capacity. Headquartered in Miami, FL, Origis Energy delivers excellence in solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management for investors and clean energy consumers in the US. Visit us at: www.OrigisEnergy.com.
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Pride Global DEI director honored alongside leaders across U.S. and Canada
NEW YORK, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of her transformative work in expanding Pride Global's international diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion Kamela Forbes-Matheson has been named to the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Influencers—U.S. and Canada list published by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). From the foundation of the firm's new Decidedly Diverse program to the launch of its podcast, But First, People, Forbes-Matheson has helped ensure Pride Global remains at the forefront of the human capital industry's DEI revolution.
"The 2022 DE&I Influencers continue to do groundbreaking work to reduce the social isolation or lack of belonging that so many minorities—historically excluded and other communities—experience in a variety of ways," said editor and publisher Subadhra Siriam in SIA's announcement of the list's publication. "Additionally, they are educating the industry on how employers need to rethink their relationships with their workers."
"I'm truly honored to be included among so many inspiring leaders in the DE&I space," said Forbes-Matheson, "and I hope we have the chance to work together as we start new conversations and set new standards for doing business in the modern world."
Since joining Pride Global in 2020, Forbes-Matheson has led the Decidedly Diverse initiative to help more than a dozen employee resource groups (ERGs) establish themselves as sustainable internal organizations that help facilitate equity and inclusion across Pride's increasingly diverse workforce. She's also been a key figure in the creation and reinvigoration of platforms designed to help Pride lead the way as DEI continues to become more critical to the HR industry, including But First, People, Pride in Education, the Pride Global Supplier Diversity Council, the first annual Trailblazer Summit, and more.
To learn more about Forbes-Matheson's career, visit her profile on the SIA DEI Influencer list's homepage here.
About Pride Global
Pride Global is a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm that helps companies solve complex human resource challenges from its headquarters in Manhattan. The Pride Global network of companies operates throughout the U.S., U.K., India, and Brazil, offering a comprehensive range of human resources solutions, including managed services, vendor management, payroll programs, business process optimization and staffing for both direct hire and contingent labor, among others. Learn more at prideglobal.com.
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Kaltrina Riley, Chief Marketing Officer
(212) 235-5300 | kaltrina.riley@prideglobal.com
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CNN Exclusive: New text messages reveal Fox’s Hannity advising Trump White House and seeking direction
By Jamie Gangel, Jeremy Herb, Elizabeth Stuart and Brian Stelter, CNN
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Fox’s Sean Hannity exchanged more than 80 text messages between Election Day 2020 and Joe Biden’s January 2021 inauguration, communications that show Hannity’s evolution from staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump’s election lies to being “fed up” with the “lunatics” hurting Trump’s cause in the days before January 6.
CNN obtained Meadows’ 2,319 text messages, which he selectively provided in December to the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. While the logs show Meadows communicating with multiple Fox personalities, as well as a number of journalists from other organizations, Hannity stands out with 82 messages. The texts, including dozens of newly disclosed messages, offer a real-time window into how Hannity, a close friend of Trump, was reacting to the election and its aftermath.
Throughout the logs, Hannity both gives advice and asks for direction, blurring the lines between his Fox show, his radio show and the Trump White House.
On the afternoon of Election Day, Hannity texted Meadows at 1:36 p.m. to ask about turnout in North Carolina. Two hours later, Meadows responded: “Stress every vote matters. Get out and vote. On radio.”
“Yes sir,” Hannity replied. “On it. Any place in particular we need a push.”
“Pennsylvania. NC AZ,” Meadows wrote, adding: “Nevada.”
“Got it. Everywhere,” Hannity said.
The texts also show the two men debating Trump’s strategy to challenge the election, complaining about Fox, and plotting about what to do after Trump left office — including possibly working together.
“You also need to spend at least half your time doing business with us,” Hannity texted Meadows on December 12. “And I’m serious. Did u ever talk to Fox. I’ve been at war with them.”
“I agree. We can make a powerful team,” Meadows responded. “I did not talk with (Fox News CEO) Suzanne (Scott) because I got tied up with pardons but I will make sure I connect. You are a true patriot and I am so very proud of you! Your friendship means a great deal to me.”
“Feeling is mutual,” Hannity wrote back.
Hannity did not respond to requests for comment from CNN; neither did Meadows or his attorney. A spokesman for the January 6 committee declined to comment.
Feeding the fraud conspiracies
Initially after the November 2020 election, Hannity appeared to be all in with Trump’s false election claims. On November 29, he texted Meadows saying he had his team trying to prove election fraud: “I’ve had my team digging into the numbers. There is no way Biden got these numbers. Just mathematically impossible. It’s so sad for this country they can pull this off in 2020. We need a major breakthrough, a video, something.”
Meadows responded, “You’re exactly right. Working on breakthrough.”
“Ok. Would be phenomenal,” Hannity texted back.
But several weeks later, as Trump’s team lost court challenges and the wild claims from attorneys Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell failed to materialize into anything more than false conspiracy theories, Hannity’s tone shifted.
Hannity checked in with Meadows on December 22, asking him how he was doing.
“Fighting like crazy. Went to Cobb county to review process. Very tough days but I will keep fighting,” Meadows said, referring to the Trump team’s objections to votes from Cobb County, Georgia.
While Hannity never appeared to dispute Trump’s false claims about the election itself, he expressed alarm at the tactics of some of those pushing Trump’s case. Hannity responded to Meadows, “You fighting is fine. The fing lunatics is NOT fine. They are NOT helping him. I’m fed up with those people.”
By New Year’s Eve, Hannity warned about the fallout if top White House lawyers resigned in protest. Hannity also appeared to accept the fact that the election was over and the President’s best course of action was to go to Florida and engage Biden from there.
“We can’t lose the entire WH counsels office. I do NOT see January 6 happening the way he is being told,” Hannity said. “After the 6 th. He should announce will lead the nationwide effort to reform voting integrity. Go to Fl and watch Joe mess up daily. Stay engaged. When he speaks people will listen.”
Prepping for a Trump interview
Hannity’s text messages to Meadows are of interest to the House select committee, which wrote to Hannity in January requesting an interview. That month, the panel released some of Hannity’s texts to Meadows showing his concern about what would happen on January 6, 2021.
After the letter was sent, Hannity’s attorney, Jay Sekulow, told CNN, “We are reviewing the committee’s letter and will respond as appropriate.”
The texts provide evidence of what many White House and Fox sources claimed during Trump’s time in office: That Hannity acted as a “shadow chief of staff” while also juggling radio and TV shows. Trump would frequently call into Hannity’s show — and Hannity appeared on stage with the President during his final 2018 campaign rally.
While Hannity was fiercely loyal to Trump on-air, his off-air relationship was more complicated. He sometimes complained about Trump’s conduct and fretted that the President was hurting the Republican Party writ large.
Hannity has said he is not a journalist, and Fox does not hold him to traditional journalistic standards. He is more akin to a GOP activist and entertainer, like some of his fellow Fox hosts. In addition to Hannity, Fox’s Laura Ingraham, Tucker Carlson, Maria Bartiromo and Brian Kilmeade all sent messages to Meadows as well.
A spokesperson for Fox did not respond to a request for comment.
In one noteworthy text, Bartiromo messaged Meadows on the morning of November 29, less than an hour before she was set to conduct Trump’s first interview since Election Day. The text included questions she planned to ask Trump.
“Hi the public wants to know he will fight this. They want to hear a path to victory. & he’s in control,” Bartiromo texted at 9:21 a.m. “1Q You’ve said MANY TIMES THIS ELECTION IS RIGGED… And the facts are on your side. Let’s start there. What are the facts? Characterize what took place here. Then I will drill down on the fraud including the statistical impossibilities of Biden magic (federalist). Pls make sure he doesn’t go off on tangents. We want to know he is strong he is a fighter & he will win. This is no longer about him. This is about ????. I will ask him about big tech & media influencing ejection as well Toward end I’ll get to GA runoffs & then vaccines.”
At 10:12 a.m., Trump called into Bartiromo’s show, “Sunday Morning Futures.” Her line of questions mirrored much of what she laid out in the text message.
“Thank you for talking with us in the first interview since Election Day,” Bartiromo said. “Mr President, you’ve said many times that this election was rigged, that there was much fraud. And the facts are on your side. Let’s start there. Please go through the facts. Characterize what took place.”
The committee previously released texts from both Kilmeade and Ingraham expressing alarm over the attacks at the Capitol and its effect on Trump’s legacy. Tucker Carlson appears in only one exchange in the Meadows text logs, when he was trying to speak to Meadows while prepping for his show on November 17.
“Sorry I missed you. I was writing the show. Figured it out I think, but I appreciate it,” Carlson wrote.
The logs also show there were dozens of journalists from other organizations who texted with Meadows during this time period. In contrast to Hannity’s messages, these reporters were frequently seeking the White House chief of staff’s confirmation of breaking news or trying to secure an interview with Trump.
Meadows received texts from reporters with the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Politico, Bloomberg, NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN, among others.
‘I’m beginning to feel down’
As the returns were coming in on Election Night, Hannity pinged Meadows to share a tweet about early vote totals out of North Carolina, a state that was crucial to Trump’s reelection hopes. “Will we hold??” Hannity asked Meadows.
“We are still good,” Meadows wrote back.
A week later, Hannity checked in again to see how Meadows was “holding up.”
“I am doing well. Working around the clock. We are going to fight and win,” Meadows said.
“You really think it’s possible,” Hannity responded. “I’m beginning to feel down. To (sic) much disorganization. We need Jim to front the messaging. Someone that’s credible.”
“Arizona now down just 12813. Still ballots to count,” Meadows wrote back. “Very disorganized but I have been busting heads yesterday and today. Let NOT your heart be troubled my friend.”
Hannity and Meadows’ texts underscore the insular effects of the right-wing media echo chamber, where little if any accurate information about the election results was able to break through.
In November and early December, Hannity’s show often amplified Trump’s election lies. Guests including then-White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany made near-nightly appearances to sow doubt about the election results and stoke support for doomed legal challenges. “We will follow the facts,” Hannity claimed on his December 2 program, one day after Trump’s attorney general, William Barr, declared there was no evidence of widespread election fraud.
But in his texts with Meadows, Hannity sounded resigned to the fact that the election was over.
“Texas case is very strong. Still a Herculean climb. Everyone knows it was stolen. Everyone,” Hannity wrote on December 8. “I vacillate between mad as hell and sad as hell. Wtf happened to our country Mark.”
Meadows responded, “So upset to see what we allowed to happen.”
“Honestly we think alike. That’s another discussion,” Hannity wrote back.
‘I’ve been at war with them all week’
The text messages also shed light on Hannity’s tensions with Fox. The Trump-aligned channel infuriated the former President by calling Arizona for Biden on Election Night.
On December 6, Meadows sent Hannity an article about then-Fox host Chris Wallace (who has since been hired by CNN) interrupting Trump’s HHS Secretary Alex Azar when Azar called Biden vice president instead of president-elect.
“Doing this to try and get ratings will not work in the long run and I am doubtful it is even a short term winning strategy,” Meadows wrote.
Hannity responded with a jab at Fox and a suggestion about what Meadows should do after leaving the White House: “I’ve been at war with them all week. We will talk wen I see u,” Hannity wrote. “Also if this doesn’t end the way we want, you me and Jay are doing 3 things together. 1- Directing legal strategies vs Biden 2- NC Real estate 3- Other business I talked to Rudy. Thx for helping him.”
Hannity expressed his frustrations again several days later, telling Meadows that he had made a campaign ad.
“I was screaming about no ads from Labor Day on,” Hannity wrote on December 8. “I made my own they never ran it. I’m not pointing fingers. I’m frustrated.”
In his book, “Frankly, We Did Win This Election,” reporter Michael Bender reported that Hannity had scripted an ad for the Trump campaign, which then paid Fox more than $1 million to run. But according to Bender, the ad only ran one time. When Bender’s book was published last year, Hannity denied writing a Trump campaign ad.
On December 11, Meadows asked Hannity to send him the phone number of Suzanne Scott, the Fox News CEO. “I can call through switchboard but that makes it a bigger deal,” Meadows said.
The next day, as Hannity pitched Meadows about working for Fox, he also offered an insightful window into how he views Trump. Hannity texted, “I truly feel sorry for our friend. He’s never had a days peace. On the other side of this, he’s exposed a very dark side of the swamp that’s far worse than I ever imagined and I am not particularly optimistic for the future.”
‘The seats are slipping away’
By mid-December, both Hannity and Meadows were concerned about the two Senate run-offs in Georgia that would decide control of the chamber in 2021. By that point, Trump had started his harsh attacks on Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for certifying the state’s election for Biden.
Hannity and Meadows also began making plans for after the Trump administration, discussing how Trump could fashion a comeback bid and how Meadows could work against the Biden administration.
“These 2 senate seats are slipping away. Kemp is a total idiot,” Hannity wrote on December 12.
Hannity argued that Trump should make the Senate race about him.
“He has to make this about him. I’ll make a deal with you, If you (elect) 2 R’s to the senate, I’ll run again in 2024,” Hannity wrote of Trump. “Make it about him. 2 of the worst candidates I’ve ever seen.”
“The seats are slipping away,” Meadows responded. “I agree that he has to give some hope for the future. Connect the future to these candidates.”
Meadows continued, “Additionally. I think we set up a group of administrative lawyers, with a communication arm that fights election laws in every state and fight Biden actions every day, starting on Jan 20. ACLU filed over 400 lawsuits against Trump administration. We need to do the same. I think I can raise around 10 million dollars to hire a team to make sure the fight continues and prepares the way for 2024.”
‘He can’t mention the election again. Ever.’
As January 6 approached, Hannity expressed his concern about what would transpire. He texted Meadows on January 5, “Im very worried about the next 48 hours. Pence pressure. WH counsel will leave.”
On January 6, after the Capitol was breached by pro-Trump rioters, Hannity was one of a number of people texting Meadows urging Trump to intervene. “Can he make a statement. I saw the tweet. Ask people to peacefully leave the capital,” Hannity texted Meadows at 3:31 p.m.
“On it,” Meadows responded.
Later that evening, after Trump had sent another tweet attacking Vice President Mike Pence, Hannity expressed more alarm to Meadows, “Wth (What the hell) is happening with VPOTUS.”
In the January 6 aftermath, Hannity sounded a glum note to Meadows as many Republicans looked to cast Trump out of the party. Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell gave a floor speech on January 19 saying the mob was “provoked” by Trump, prompting Hannity to share the video with Meadows. “Well this is as bad as this can get,” Hannity texted.
Hannity spoke to Trump several days after January 6. The call did not go well, Hannity wrote in a group text to Meadows and GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. Hannity said he wanted Trump never to speak about the 2020 election again, but that Trump was unwilling, and Hannity appeared at a loss for what to do next.
“Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in 9 days. He can’t mention the election again. Ever,” Hannity wrote. “I did not have a good call with him today. And worse, I’m not sure what is left to do or say, and I don’t like not knowing if it’s truly understood. Ideas?”
Neither Meadows nor Jordan appeared to respond.
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ATLANTA, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced today an acquisition for its European Automotive business. Effective April 12, 2022, Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), the Company's wholly-owned automotive distribution company based in London, U.K., acquired Lausan Group (Lausan).
Lausan, founded in 1953 and based in Bilbao, Spain, is a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts in Spain and Portugal, which represent the 5th largest car parc in Europe. Lausan serves its customers from an established network, including one national distribution center, nine regional hubs and 37 stores. The Company expects Lausan to generate annual revenue of approximately €115 million ($125 million USD).
"We are pleased to expand our European automotive footprint with the addition of Lausan," said Paul Donahue, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GPC. "With our entry into Spain and Portugal, we expect to further strengthen Lausan's market-leading position by capitalizing on our European scale and purchasing expertise, as well as leveraging the roll-out of our NAPA brand across this region. We welcome the Lausan team to the GPC and AAG family and are excited to work together to maximize the growth opportunities in our European business."
With the addition of Lausan, AAG operates in nine European countries: France, the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Spain and Portugal.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in the future tense and all statements accompanied by words such as "expected," "opportunities," "look forward," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the acquisition of Lausan by GPC's subsidiary, AAG, including those relating to the revenues expected to be generated by Lausan and AAG's ability to further strengthen Lausan's market position. Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to GPC and involve estimates, expectations and projections. Investors are cautioned that all such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. With respect to the proposed acquisition, these risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that Lausan will not be integrated successfully; the risk that the cost savings, synergies and growth from the acquisition may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; and the risk that costs associated with the integration of the business are higher than anticipated.
Additional information regarding other risks and uncertainties that may impact GPC and its operations are also contained in GPC's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Many of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions are beyond GPC's ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, actual results may vary materially, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the information currently available to the parties on the date they are made, and GPC does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of such communication, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports filed with the SEC.
About Genuine Parts Company
Founded in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Company's Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. The Company's Industrial Parts Group distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. In total, the Company serves its global customers from an extensive network of more than 10,000 locations in 17 countries and has approximately 52,000 employees. Further information is available at www.genpt.com.
About Alliance Automotive Group
Alliance Automotive Group is a leading distributor of light and commercial vehicle parts to the independent aftermarket in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. AAG does business under the Groupauto France, Precisium Group and Pièces Auto in France, Groupauto UK and UAN in the UK, Groupauto Ireland in Ireland, Alliance Automotive Group Germany in Germany, Groupauto Poland in Poland, Partspoint, Precisium and Winparts in the Netherlands and Belgium and Lausan and Soulima in Spain and Portugal. AAG serves approximately 50,000 garages with over 100,000 different parts for repair and maintenance from a network of more than 700 company-owned stores and more than 1,700 affiliated outlets. Further information is available at www.allianceautomotivegroup.eu.
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARQQ).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Biden administration taking new steps to prevent, detect and treat long Covid
By Betsy Klein, CNN
US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra unveiled a new push by the Biden administration Tuesday to accelerate its efforts to prevent, detect and treat long Covid.
Long Covid is associated with a host of lingering symptoms from Covid-19 involving multiple body systems. Estimates of the frequency of long-term symptoms and conditions following an acute Covid-19 infection range from 5% to 80%, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization’s estimates range from 10% to 20%.
President Joe Biden is issuing a presidential memorandum Tuesday directing Becerra to “coordinate a new effort across the federal government to develop and issue the first-ever interagency national research action plan on Long Covid.”
“HHS will lead a government-wide interagency coordinating council, which will involve experts from the Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, the Labor Department and many entities across government to coordinate both public and private sector work to advance our understanding of long Covid, and to accelerate efforts to prevent, detect and treat it,” Becerra said at Tuesday’s Covid response team briefing.
He continued, “In real time, we will share lessons on how to prevent, detect and treat long Covid. And this coordinated effort will help ensure our research is being directed toward the people who need care the most.”
Becerra also announced other actions to deliver high-quality care for Americans experiencing long Covid, making services and support available for those individuals and advancing the nation’s understanding of long Covid.
The actions will include a $20 million investment through the President’s fiscal year 2023 budget to “investigate how health care systems can best organize and deliver care for people with long Covid, provide telementoring and expert consultation for primary care practices, and advance the development of multispecialty clinics to provide complex care,” a fact sheet from the White House said. The effort will expand and strengthen clinics, promote provider education and bolster health insurance coverage for long Covid care.
The administration is also working to raise awareness of long Covid “as a potential cause of disability” and will ensure that people will have access to call centers that can provide information and support.
The National Research Action Plan on Long Covid, which is part of the presidential memorandum, “will advance our understanding of long Covid, foster the development of new treatments and care models, and inform services, support, and interventions for individuals experiencing long Covid.” There are provisions to accelerate enrollment in the RECOVER Initiative, a $1.15 billion National Institutes of Health initiative announced last year that will conduct studies and clinical trials, among other efforts.
These moves come as bipartisan negotiators, led by GOP Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, have reached a deal on additional Covid funding, which would provide $10 billion in aid “paid for by repurposing funds” from the Covid relief package passed last year. The Senate could vote on the package as soon as this week.
The bill includes funding for vaccines and therapeutics, as well as testing capacity and research. But it notably does not include any funding for global Covid response, falling short of the initial $22.5 billion requested by the administration. It also does not replenish the program to test, treat and vaccinate the uninsured.
“We need more for our domestic response: To stay up to date on vaccines, to procure monoclonal antibody treatments and antiviral pills, to provide protection for the immunocompromised, and to sustain our testing capacity. And it is a real disappointment that there’s no global funding in this bill,” White House Covid-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients said during Tuesday’s briefing.
Without that funding for global Covid aid, Zients warned, “We won’t have resources to help get more shots in arms in countries in need. We will lack funding to provide oxygen and other life-saving supplies. And our global genomic sequencing capabilities will fall off and undermine our ability to detect any emerging variants around the world.”
The US has delivered more than 500 million vaccines to 114 countries, per the White House, with 1.2 billion doses pledged to be donated abroad. Officials have warned of the need to help get those shots into arms through additional funding for assistance. It remains unclear whether and when Congress will act to increase aid for these programs. The doses for 5- to 11-year-olds will be part of the 1.2 billion vaccines the US has pledged to send abroad and will account for “100 million or more,” per Zients.
Zients also announced Tuesday that the US will become the first country to donate “tens of millions of pediatric Covid-19 vaccines to low- and lower-middle income countries for free with no strings attached.”
More than 20 such countries have asked the US for vaccines for children, Zients said.
“We’re now ready to answer their call. It’s the right thing to do. … Getting more people vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect people here at home and around the world. Today, we’re making clear that the US will continue to lead and pioneer the global effort to get both adults and children vaccinated,” Zients said.
In an interview with CNN+ host Chris Wallace, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the lack of funding in the bill for global vaccine was a “big” problem.
“I’m really disappointed in that. Because what you said is absolutely correct. When you’re dealing with a global pandemic, you have to have a global response. It’s folly to think with a global pandemic, you can have a regional response,” Fauci told Wallace.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company, announced today that it has been awarded a $32 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract modification for the Automated Digital Network Systems (ADNS) Tactical Transport Engineering (ATTE) IDIQ. ADNS provides secure, automated transmission of tactical and strategic Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence (C4I) data through the convergence of voice, video, cyber and data communications between ship, sub, and shore.
Under this agreement, SOLUTE will provide continued system, network, cyber, software engineering and program management services to the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. In addition, SOLUTE will help mondernize the Navy's information systems architecture.
"We are looking forward to continuing the outstanding work we've done in support of the ADNS program for NIWC Pacific," said Ed Anderson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of SOLUTE. "Providing essential tactical and strategic communications across the globe to link deployed strike groups with each other and with the Defense Information Systems Network is critical to supporting the men and women of the U.S. Navy. We are very pleased to be entrusted to continue these efforts."
SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company, is a premier DoD engineering firm specializing in system modernization using the latest advances in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Architectures, and Development Security Operations (DevSecOps). SOLUTE has a talented workforce with tremendous expertise in building, deploying, and managing containerized applications deployed to public/private cloud infrastructures. SOLUTE is leading the charge across multiple large and complex Navy, Army, and Air Force systems and is actively collaborating with DoD leadership on engineering best practices for mission critical PaaS deployments and DevSecOps best practices. SOLUTE also brings expertise in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) development, engineering, and integration.
Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD) providing systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance since 2006. The company's software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Customers turn to Sigma Defense for engineering, program management, and data logistics services for technical solutions that encompass ground, air, and space-based systems and sensors and network and satellite communications. Sigma is headquartered in Perry, GA with satellite offices both CONUS and OCONUS. For more information visit sigmadefense.com, and follow Sigma Defense on LinkedIn for news and updates.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Group, Inc. ("ADG"), joins the veterinary dermatology community in welcoming the 2022 resident class of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), including five new residents beginning their residency at Animal Dermatology Clinic locations across the country.
Each July, a new group of veterinarians embark on the rigorous process of becoming board certified veterinary dermatologists. After completing a one-year clinical internship, these residents begin a 3-year program of supervised educational training in the discipline of dermatology. The program also requires residents to publish original research in veterinary dermatology and pass the ACVD certifying examination at the conclusion of their residency.
ADG's 2022 residency class includes Dr. AnnMarie Bloomer (graduate of the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine) at Animal Dermatology Clinic – Marietta, GA; Dr. Tori Cleaver (St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine) at Animal Dermatology Clinic – Tustin, CA; Dr. Tricia Daniels (Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine) at Animal Dermatology Clinic – Pasadena, CA; and Dr. Jyothi Surendran (College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala, India, ECFVG Training, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine) at Animal Dermatology Clinic – Wayne, NJ. In addition, ADG has partnered with the University of Minnesota to sponsor Dr. Helena Montin (UMNCVM graduate) to undertake her dermatology residency with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
"It's always an exciting time for us when we welcome new residents," stated Dr. Rusty Muse, DACVD, ADG's Medical Affairs Director. "One of the most rewarding aspects for our medical team is the opportunity to pass along the knowledge and insights we've gathered over the years of clinical practice to future dermatologists. The collaborative learning experience we foster is enriching for both the student and mentor."
ADG has the distinction of being the first private organization approved to offer a residency program by the ACVD and host the largest residency program preparing future veterinary dermatologists.
About Animal Dermatology Group
Animal Dermatology Group ("ADG") is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 60 veterinarians supporting more than 40 primary and satellite locations where its specialists are actively involved in providing clinical care, research and academic training. For more information, please visit www.animaldermatology.com.
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Organizations from all over the county united to give residents an up-close look at their work and show them where they can fit in.
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County nonprofits are doing what they can to bring new talent onto their teams.
The Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County and CareerSource Suncoast have teamed up to bring together nonprofits in the area at their first job and volunteer fair.
Organizers said they want people interested in volunteer work to have face-to-face meetings with the staff so they can share their talents and find a place in the organization that suits them.
For many of the people involved, it’s not just about finding a job or a new activity. It’s about making Manatee County a little brighter for everyone else.
“Just to make a difference in the community,” Hanna Miller, the business services manager at CareerSource Suncoast, said. “This is where we live and we work, and it’s a beautiful place that we live--and just to be able to give back. Especially now, after everything that’s happened with COVID, it’s really important to make a difference locally.”
Organizers plan on hosting another one of these job fairs. That could come perhaps later this year or next year.
Either way, they’re hoping the next event will be bigger and better.
If you weren’t able to make it to the job and volunteer fair, it’s not too late to get in touch with those nonprofits. We’ve compiled a list of the organizations invited to the fair with hyperlinks attached so you can view opportunities on their websites.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County
• Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County
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The partnership is poised to offer greater time savings to existing Siemens customers
MENLO PARK, Calif. , July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subtle Medical, a key provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for medical imaging, and Siemens Healthineers, a leading medical technology company, officially announced the integration of Subtle Medical's SubtleMR™ image-enhancement software into the new reconstruction pipeline of Siemens Healthineers, Open Recon. SubtleMR offers DL (deep learning) post-processing for denoising and increased sharpness on faster MRI sequences, enabling improved image quality, optimized workflow, and a better patient experience.
SubtleMR will be available on Siemens MAGNETOM Sola, Solafit, and Altea scanners with NX VA51. The software works with major contrasts, including T1, T2, T2 FLAIR, T2 (2D, 3D) and is compatible with the majority of MRI procedures. It is compatible with all downstream quantitative and diagnostic applications.
The Open Recon interface of Siemens Healthineers is designed to enable third party image reconstruction and post-processing solutions to be directly integrated in the reconstruction pipeline. This way, no additional image export step is necessary, and the results are directly available on the scanner console. The reconstruction including post-processing with SubtleMR is now selectable in the user interface.
"We are proud to become the first AI technology company Siemens Healthineers has entrusted for their innovative new Open Recon interface," said Dr. Ajit Shankaranarayanan, Chief Product Officer at Subtle Medical. "This milestone marks how powerful collaborations are between AI innovators and scanner manufacturers in order to provide the most robust imaging solutions to providers and the best care possible to patients worldwide."
"The buzz around this new relationship has been steadily increasing since first announced at RSNA 2021. The combination of Subtle Medical's unique AI software tools with the state-of-the-art MR scanners from Siemens Healthineers will provide for optimized workflow, enhanced image quality and allow our customers to fully realize the clinical and operational benefits of Subtle Medical's AI solutions worldwide," said Josh Gurewitz, Chief Commercial Officer at Subtle Medical.
Subtle Medical's suite of clinically validated AI-powered software solutions, SubtleMR™ and SubtlePET™, increase the efficiency of image capture by improving the quality of both accelerated and low dose imaging. Subtle's solutions are compatible with all scanner models and field strengths so institutions can see the benefit across their entire scanner fleet. Visit subtlemedical.com to learn more.
1) The product is still under development and not commercially available yet. It is not for sale in the US. Its future availability cannot be ensured.
Subtle Medical is a global healthcare technology company with a suite of deep learning solutions, including SubtlePET™ and SubtleMR™, that increase the quality and efficiency of medical imaging. Subtle's deep learning solutions are deployed in top academic hospitals and leading imaging institutions worldwide. It was named CB Insights Top AI 100 and Digital Health 150 company in 2020 and is an Nvidia Inception Award Winner. For more information, please visit subtlemedical.com or email sales@subtlemedical.com.
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