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Sportsbook's original ad was deemed too edgy for broadcast, but can be viewed on PointsBet's social channels
DENVER, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PointsBet, the leader in live betting, today debuted a new ad spot as part of its "Do It Live" campaign to celebrate the start of the 2022 NFL season, but the original ad won't be airing on TV anytime soon.
The new 30-second spot, playfully named "Sanctuary," demonstrates the brilliant simplicity of the PointsBet app and its market-leading live betting capabilities within the context of a morning ritual most people can relate to. However, the initial cut of the ad was deemed too edgy for broadcast.
"When thinking through how to bring to life our "Do It Live" campaign, we wanted to place an increased emphasis on the fact that betting is done in the most casual settings, like while on the toilet," said Josh Powell, Director of Brand at PointsBet. "We view the bathroom as the ultimate sanctuary where plenty of people leave the world behind, get out their phone, and use the PointsBet app. While our original creative vision was a bit out of the box for broadcast, at the end of the day, whether you want to admit it or not, loads of us have enjoyed the thrill of a cash out while being king – or queen – of the porcelain."
With no interruptions, cutaways, or gimmicks, the ad dispenses with the usual tropes of sports-betting advertising and highlights the quality of the PointsBet experience in a relatable way by capturing real moments.
The original bathroom-centric ad will only be able to be viewed on PointsBet's YouTube channel, social platforms, including Instagram and Twitter, and via the PointsBet app.
The approved ad will air across NBC's local and regional networks, including TV spots in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, and digital ads will be available across NBC properties in key markets. Additional ads will be rolled out in the coming months to accompany this initial spot.
PointsBet is a corporate bookmaker listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with operations in Australia, the United States, Canada, and Ireland. PointsBet has developed a scalable cloud-based wagering platform through which it offers its clients innovative sports and racing wagering products, advance deposit wagering on racing (ADW) and iGaming.
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Janelle Laignelet
Communications Manager
janelle.laignelet@pointsbet.com
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I Heart Mac & Cheese inks agreement for a location in Richmond Hills, Ontario, Canada, marking the fast casual's first international location deal.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast-growing, award-winning fast-casual concept that specializes in Mac & Cheese bowls and sandwiches, is proud to announce the signing of an agreement for its first international location in Richmond Hills, Ontario, Canada. The fast-casual concept has signed a new franchise agreement that will be owned and operated by a franchisee, Hirad Sorkhab.
Sorkhab is excited to be able to bring an I Heart Mac & Cheese into Canada. "We're pleased and honored to be the first franchisees to bring this new and tasty concept north of the border! ", said Sorkhab," Canadians love mac and cheese just like they love their poutine. It's comfort food for many up here being that it's so cold most of the year and with many ways to dress it up it's a no-brainer!"
Led by CEO Steve Giordanella, the brand launched its first location in 2016 and is currently headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. "We're thrilled that I Heart Mac & Cheese has reached this tremendous step of signing an agreement for our first international location. This milestone reinforces the fact of how quickly we are growing. We began franchising in 2019 in South Florida and now we are going international. This is monumental for us", says Giordanella, "Ontario's diverse and outstanding culinary scene is the perfect backdrop for our restaurant. We are delighted to bring our award-winning Mac & Cheese to guests in Canada."
I Heart Mac & Cheese, the fast-casual concept specializing in customizable made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has set enormous goals for 2022 as the franchise finished 2021 with tremendous growth performance. The restaurant concept signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and many more are set to open in 2022. I Heart Mac & Cheese has also signed agreements for new locations in over twenty new states, marking the franchise's first locations in those states. The benchmark deals will bring I Heart Mac & Cheese locations into Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. The fast-growing brand wants to keep the drive going by targeting new markets nationwide.
I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fast-casual concept specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches. Also on the menu are lifestyle choices with quinoa, broccoli, or cauliflower bowls, as well as gluten-free pasta and a completely vegan menu. The menu combines award-winning recipes resulting in a grown-up approach to this classic childhood dish. I Heart Mac and Cheese has been previously recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine in the Top New Franchises ranking, and most recently in the 2021 Top Food Franchise Ranking: Best of Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants list. For ordering or more information, visit iheartmacandcheese.com. Follow the brand on Facebook at facebook.com/iheartmacandcheese/ and on Instagram at @IHeartMacAndCheese. For more information on franchise opportunities, visit iheartmacandcheese.com/franchise/ or call 561-300-5343.
Cecilia Burgos
Public Relations Manager
(561)300-5343
cburgos@iheartmacandcheese.com
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Jeep® brand offers Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special editions to honor servicemen and servicewomen
- Military-themed exterior and interior design cues include an Oscar Mike badge, as well as an American flag decal
- Winch-capable steel front bumper and steel rock rails
- Jeep brand will make a $250 donation to military charities with every Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom edition sold
- Orders for 2023 Freedom special editions are available this month for a limited time
As a tribute to U.S. military members, the Jeep® brand is offering a military-themed, special limited-edition Freedom package for the 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler, featuring military-themed exterior and interior design cues. The Jeep brand will make a $250 donation to military charities with every Freedom edition sold.
"With our 1941 origins rooted in the military, we at the Jeep brand are proud of our heritage, and the Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom editions are a tribute to all the servicemen and servicewomen," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America. "Through these special editions, this Fourth of July we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and support those who have served and continue to serve."
The Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special-edition vehicles include capability enhancements and unique exterior features, such as an Oscar Mike badge on the rear tailgate/swing gate. The 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom editions also feature LED headlamps and fog lamps, body-color fender flares, winch-capable steel front bumper, steel rock rails, black wheels and accents and an American flag decal along the side of each vehicle. Inside, the Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special editions boast leather-trimmed cloth seats and black accent stitching.
All active and recently retired service members also qualify for $500 military bonus cash for 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special editions.
Available for a limited time, orders will open for both Freedom special editions later this month, with vehicles scheduled to start arriving to Jeep dealers in time for Veterans Day. The Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom editions are available on the Sport S trim at a package price of $3,295.
Both Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Freedom special editions come standard with the Jeep Wave customer service program. The premium owner loyalty program is filled with exciting benefits and exclusive perks, including:
- Three years of worry-free maintenance at Jeep dealerships
- 24/7 support via phone or online chat
- Vehicle protection including 24/7 roadside assistance and first-day loaner coverage
- VIP access to select, exclusive Jeep brand events
Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand SUVs will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
Follow Jeep and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Jeep brand: www.jeep.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeep
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeep
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jeep
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/jeep
YouTube: www.youtube.com/thejeepchannel or https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA
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Opening of NBA playoffs gives ratings win to ABC, ESPN
By DAVID BAUDER
AP Media Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no overwhelming favorite for NBA champion as the playoffs start, but that was by no means a problem for ABC and ESPN. The five opening-round games of the playoffs last weekend averaged 4.17 million viewers on the two networks, up 32 percent from last year and the best showing for a playoff start since 2011. The big winner was the Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets game Sunday afternoon on ABC, which reached 6.9 million viewers. The Nielsen company says that makes it the most-watched opening round game since 2016. The game was won on a last-second layup by the Celtics, and TV viewership peaked at nearly 10 million people when that happened. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/opening-of-nba-playoffs-gives-ratings-win-to-abc-espn-2/ | 2022-04-19T23:04:44Z |
HOUSTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift Residential, a wholly-owned affiliate of Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift and one of the nation's leading multifamily developers, announced today the sale of The Ranch at Sienna, a 312-unit Class A multifamily community located in the Houston suburb of Missouri City. Houston-based Laye Capital Investments purchased the community for an undisclosed amount.
"We strive to create homes and communities where residents are proud to live," said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. "The Ranch at Sienna has validated our investment approach of developing communities focused on style, convenience and luxury. We are very pleased to have delivered strong results to our investment partners."
Located at 8811 Sienna Springs Boulevard near Highway 6, the community offers 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes averaging 1,105 square feet. Completed in September 2016, The Ranch at Sienna offers residents highly amenitized apartment homes with gourmet kitchens, attached garages, private balconies and full-sized washer and dryers. Luxury living extends throughout the community with poolside cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, clubhouse, coffee bar, outdoor kitchen, game room and dog park.
The Ranch at Sienna is further enhanced by its prime location minutes from downtown Houston within the 10,500-acre master-planned Sienna community. The community provides high-end housing and more than 2,000 acres dedicated to parklands, golf courses, recreation areas, lakes, greenbelts, and nature reserves.
Thompson Thrift has made a name for itself by being one of the few developers to build Class A residential communities in markets across the country with a range of conventional, luxury leased villa and townhome-style communities. Throughout its history, the company has invested more than $3.7 billion and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive communities. The company recently earned the distinction of being named one of GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum's Influencers of Multifamily Real Estate for 2021.
David Mitchell with Newmark's Multifamily Capital Markets brokered the sale for Thompson Thrift.
About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana, Houston and Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift's success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com
Contact:
Jennifer Franklin
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1385
jennifer@spotlightmarcom.com
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RICHMOND, Va., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indivior PLC (LON: INDV) today announced the acceptance of seven abstracts for presentation at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) taking place June 11-15, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN.
Data to be presented include: a modelling study to characterize buprenorphine-fentanyl interaction and its effect on respiratory depression; pharmacokinetic simulations of transition from transmucosal buprenorphine to SUBLOCADE® (buprenorphine extended-release) injection; novel dimensions of recovery as well as the impact of pain on recovery , both based on data from the RECOVER–LT (Remission from Chronic Opioid Use-Studying Environmental and SocioEconomic Factors on Recovery – Long-Term [NCT04577144]) study; motivations for buprenorphine misuse in opioid use disorder (OUD); and an analysis of OUD symptom subtypes and treatment patterns.1-6
Lastly, clinical Phase 1 data will be presented on INDV-2000, an oral, highly potent, selective Orexin-1 receptor (OX1R) antagonist currently under investigation as a non-opioid medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder.7
"These data help us better understand OUD treatment and recovery, as well as the role of long-acting treatments," said Christian Heidbreder, Chief Scientific Officer, Indivior. "The data presented provide new insights into how patients with opioid use disorder are managing therapeutic challenges while undergoing treatment."
Details of the data presentations:
Poster Presentation Title: Modelling Buprenorphine Mitigation of Fentanyl-Induced Respiratory
Depression
Authors: Celine Laffont, Erik Olofsen, M. Hyke Algera, Laurence Moss, Robert Dobbins, Geert Jan Groeneveld, Monique van Velzen, Marieke Niesters, Albert Dahan
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 12th, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Presenter(s): Celine Laffont, Ph.D.
Poster Presentation Title: Transition of Patients Established on Long–Term Transmucosal Buprenorphine
Treatment to Monthly Buprenorphine Injection
Authors: Frank Gray, Bret Ryder, Celine Laffont
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 13th, 8:00am - 10:00am
Presenter(s): Celine Laffont, Ph.D.
Poster Presentation Title: Long-Term Recovery From Opioid Use Disorder: Identification of Recovery Subgroups and Their Association With Opioid Use, Treatment, and Quality of Life
Authors: Allison Tegge, William Craft, Hwasoo Shin, Diana Keith, Liqa Athamneh, Jeff Stein, Marco Ferreira, Howard Chilcoat, Anne Le Moigne, Angela DeVeaugh-Geiss, Warren Bickel
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 13th, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presenter(s): Allison Tegge, Ph.D.
Poster Presentation Title: Pain in Recovery From Opioid Use Disorder: The Importance of Acute and
Chronic Pain
Authors: William Craft, Allison Tegge, Anne Le Moigne, Angela DeVeaugh-Geiss, Howard Chilcoat,
Warren Bickel
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 15, 8:00am - 10:00am
Presenter(s): William Craft, B.S.
Poster Presentation Title: Buprenorphine Misuse in Opioid Use Disorders: Subgroups, Motivations, and
Opioid Demand
Authors: Alexandra Goslow, Allison Tegge, Roberta Freitas-Lemos, Devin Tomlinson, William Craft,
Angela DeVeaugh-Geiss, Howard Chilcoat, Warren Bickel
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 14th, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presenter(s): Roberta Freitas-Lemos, Ph.D.
Poster Presentation Title: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Treatment for Opioid Problems Among OUD
Symptom Subtypes
Authors: Emily Miller, Angela DeVeaugh-Geiss, Howard Chilcoat
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 15th, 8:00am – 10:00am
Presenter(s): Emily Miller, B.S.
Poster Presentation Title: First in Human Trial of the Non-Opioid Selective Orexin-1 Antagonist INDV-
2000 in Healthy Volunteers
Authors: Robert Dobbins, Martin Kankam, Rana Al-Awam, Malcolm Young
Presentation Session Date/Time: June 13th, 8:00am - 10:00am
Presenter(s): Robert Dobbins, M.D.
About SUBLOCADE®
SUBLOCADE (buprenorphine extended-release) injection, for subcutaneous use (CIII)
INDICATION
SUBLOCADE is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder in patients who have initiated treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine-containing product, followed by dose adjustment for a minimum of 7 days.
SUBLOCADE should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and
psychosocial support.
HIGHLIGHTED SAFETY INFORMATION
Prescription use of this product is limited under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
SUBLOCADE should not be administered to patients who have been shown to be hypersensitive to buprenorphine or any component of the ATRIGEL® delivery system.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse: SUBLOCADE contains buprenorphine, a Schedule III controlled substance that can be abused in a manner similar to other opioids. Monitor patients for conditions indicative of diversion or progression of opioid dependence and addictive behaviors.
Respiratory Depression: Life threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred in association with buprenorphine. Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with SUBLOCADE.
Opioids can cause sleep-related breathing disorders e.g., central sleep apnea (CSA), sleep-related hypoxemia. Opioid use increases the risk of CSA in a dose-dependent fashion. Consider decreasing the opioid using best practices for opioid taper if CSA occurs.
Strongly consider prescribing naloxone at SUBLOCADE initiation or renewal because patients being treated for opioid use disorder have the potential for relapse, putting them at risk for opioid overdose. Educate patients and caregivers on how to recognize respiratory depression and how to treat with naloxone if prescribed.
Risk of Serious Injection Site Reactions: The most common injection site reactions are pain, erythema and pruritis with some involving abscess, ulceration, and necrosis. The likelihood of serious injection site reactions may increase with inadvertent intramuscular or intradermal administration.
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome is an expected and treatable outcome of prolonged use of opioids during pregnancy.
Adrenal Insufficiency: If diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement of corticosteroids, and wean patient off the opioid.
Risk of Opioid Withdrawal With Abrupt Discontinuation: If treatment with SUBLOCADE is discontinued, monitor patients for several months for withdrawal and treat appropriately.
Risk of Hepatitis, Hepatic Events: Monitor liver function tests prior to and during treatment.
Risk of Withdrawal in Patients Dependent on Full Agonist Opioids: Verify that patient is clinically stable on transmucosal buprenorphine before injecting SUBLOCADE.
Treatment of Emergent Acute Pain: Treat pain with a non-opioid analgesic whenever possible. If opioid therapy is required, monitor patients closely because higher doses may be required for analgesic effect.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions commonly associated with SUBLOCADE (in ≥5% of subjects) were constipation, headache, nausea, injection site pruritus, vomiting, increased hepatic enzymes, fatigue, and injection site pain.
For more information about SUBLOCADE, the full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING, and Medication Guide, visit www.sublocade.com.
About Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic disease in which people develop a pattern of using opioids that can lead to negative consequences.8 OUD may affect the parts of the brain that are necessary for life-sustaining functions.8
About Indivior
Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat addiction and serious mental illnesses. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD, including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs more than 900 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more. Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.
References:
- Laffont CM et al. (2022) Modelling buprenorphine mitigation of fentanyl-induced respiratory depression. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- Gray et al. (2022) Transition of patients established on long–term transmucosal buprenorphine treatment to monthly buprenorphine injection. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- Tegge A. et al. (2022) Long-term recovery from opioid use disorder: identification of recovery subgroups and their association with opioid use, treatment, and quality of life. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- Craft W. et al. (2022) Pain in recovery from OUD: the importance of acute & chronic pain. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- Goslow et al. (2022) Buprenorphine misuse in opioid use disorders: subgroups, motivations, and opioid demand. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- Miller E. et al. (2022) Opioid use disorder (OUD) and treatment for opioid problems among OUD symptom subtypes. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- Dobbins R. et al. (2022) First in Human Trial of the Non-Opioid Selective Orexin-1 Antagonist INDV-2000 in Healthy Volunteers. The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) 84th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 11-15, 2022, Minneapolis, MN.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 18-5063PT5, Printed 2018.
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LISHUI, China, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. ("Farmmi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FAMI), an agricultural products supplier in China, today announced that on June 22, 2022, it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") confirming the Company has cured the bid price deficiency, and that the Company is in compliance with all applicable listing standards. As a result, the scheduled hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has been cancelled. The Company's stock will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
About Farmmi, Inc.
Established in 1998, Farmmi Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier, processor and retailer of edible mushrooms like Shiitake and Mu Er, as well as other agricultural products. In addition to its offline sales, Farmmi sells its products direct-to-consumer at http://www.farmmi88.com. For further information about the Company, please visit: http://ir.farmmi.com.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
No statement made in this press release should be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell any security. Such an offer can only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws. Certain statements in this press release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations and intended to qualify for the "safe harbor" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our customer's businesses and our end purchaser's disposable income, our ability to raise capital on any particular terms, fulfillment of customer orders, fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, our ability to realize revenue from expanded operation and acquired assets in China, our ability to attract and retain skilled professionals, client concentration, industry segment concentration, and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Farmmi may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.
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Gunter-London Baseball State Semifinals
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Man tries to lure woman into back alley by impersonating officer, police say
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WFSB/Gray News) - A man from Waterbury, Connecticut was arrested by police in Holyoke, Massachusetts for impersonating a police officer, according to WFSB.
Roberto Ruiz-Montanez, 51, was charged with disturbing the peace and impersonating a police officer.
The incident started around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday.
A resident flagged down an officer to report that a man was bothering a woman at a Holyoke address.
Officers who arrived on the scene learned that Ruiz-Montanez had stopped a woman by telling her he was an officer. The woman reportedly told police that the suspect approached her in a threatening manner and tried to get her into a rear alley. She said Ruiz-Montanez tried to convince her that he was an undercover officer.
An unidentified man tried to intercede but Ruiz-Montanez also identified himself as a police officer to him and told the man to leave, according to police. The unidentified male was the one who flagged down the initial officer for help.
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Services for Peggy June Holcomb, 69, of Troy will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Troy First Baptist Church with the Rev. Harlan Haines and the Rev. Ray Davis officiating.
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Services for Peggy June Holcomb, 69, of Troy will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Troy First Baptist Church with the Rev. Harlan Haines and the Rev. Ray Davis officiating.
Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in Troy.
Mrs. Holcomb died Saturday, Aug. 27.
She was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Pekin, Ill., to Milford and Sylvia Welch Foust. She married James “Butch” Holcomb on Oct 24, 1975. She worked at several jobs including babysitting and as a florist. She got her GED at age 34 to get her CNA license a year later.
Survivors include her husband of Troy; five children, Garry Fowler of Troy and Melissa Bottoms, both of Troy, Darrell Holcomb of Temple, Sharron Hildebrand of Kermit and Ricky Holcomb of Bruceville-Eddy; four brothers; two sisters; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_998a0558-2817-11ed-a62d-c34760f245e7.html | 2022-08-30T07:07:56Z |
Grants to Miami Dade College and Broward College will be used to fund enrollment, retention, student success programs and initiatives to help connect graduates to healthcare jobs
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nationwide nursing shortage persists, the Health Foundation of South Florida, the region's largest philanthropic organization focused on achieving health equity in underserved communities, announced a $1 million investment to fund expanded enrollment, scholarships and other support services for nursing and health sciences students at two local public colleges—Miami Dade College and Broward College.
With the funding, the Health Foundation not only seeks to bolster South Florida's nursing and allied healthcare workforce (which includes medical assistants and techs as well as licensed practical nurses, for example) but also increase access to well-paying, in-demand jobs for students from the region's underserved, Black and Hispanic communities.
"We understand there are no quick or simple solutions to our region's shortage of nursing and healthcare workers. But we also believe the crisis presents an opportunity for us to help pave the way to good, steady, well-paying jobs for more people in our community," said Loreen Chant, CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. "We care about this deeply because we know that improving the health and well-being of our region is impossible without making economic opportunity and mobility more accessible."
The grants will be used by both colleges to attract more minority, first-generation and low-income students to their respective health sciences and nursing programs. They will offer scholarships and create retention and support initiatives to help ensure the students graduate successfully and are ultimately connected to health system jobs. Many students who enroll face significant challenges, such as family responsibilities, financial obligations and other structural or motivational barriers that often impede them from completing certificate or degree programs.
Miami Dade College—which received a $500,000 grant from the Health Foundation that was matched by an additional $500,000 from the Mitchell Wolfson Family Foundation—will use the funds to expand its recently launched certification program for licensed practical nurses, or LPN's. In addition, they will use the grant to increase the number of students earning two-year Associate Degrees in nursing and to provide scholarships, extra academic prep classes and workshops for students in need.
Broward College, which also received a $500,000 grant, will use the funds to launch an initiative to support health sciences students who have unmet personal and economic needs. The college plans to hire two full-time "retention specialists" whose jobs it will be help vulnerable students access the support they need so they can graduate successfully. The school also plans to leverage the Health Foundation's grant to secure an additional $700,000 to fund the efforts.
Helping more nursing and health sciences students graduate has never been more urgent. A recent report by the Florida Hospital Association and Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida identified just how steep the healthcare workforce shortage is. By 2023, the report projects there will be about 244,000 registered nurses across the state of Florida—but the state will actually need 268,000. And by 2035, that gap is expected to widen, with a need for 323,000 and only 286,000 projected to be available.
By focusing on students from underserved, minority communities, the funding can also pave the way for them to access economic prosperity, which is linked to good health, life expectancy and overall quality of life.
In addition, such initiatives can contribute to making the region's healthcare workforce pipeline more diverse and reflective of South Florida's communities. Studies have shown nurses and other health professionals from different racial and ethnic backgrounds help to increase trust in the entire medical system, encouraging more people to utilize healthcare resources and improving access to care and positive health outcomes in vulnerable populations.
"We are happy to partner with the Health Foundation of South Florida to serve underserved and underrepresented populations in South Florida," said Bryan Stewart, Miami Dade College, Medical Campus President. "This grant will allow us to support students beginning their careers in health programs as well our current nursing students, and it will help us create boot camps for new students. I believe this is an innovative and extremely important partnership."
"This is a pivotal time when our community needs healthcare workers the most and it is also a time when our students face the most personal obstacles in completing degrees in health sciences," said Sara Turpel, Dean and Nursing Administrator for Nursing at Broward College. "This gift from the Health Foundation of South Florida will positively impact students through increased educational attainment and have a direct impact on the health of the community."
The Health Foundation's $1 million investment falls under one of its key strategic goals: to help foster a thriving community by improving the social and economic conditions that promote physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is also part of the Foundation's work with the South Florida Anchor Alliance, a collaborative of 19 regional institutions—including various healthcare systems—that have banded together with a mission to create a more inclusive South Florida economy through collective workforce development and procurement efforts.
The mission of Health Foundation of South Florida is to invest in and be a catalyst for collaborations and policy and systems changes that improve the health of South Florida communities, with a focus on vulnerable, low to moderate-income populations. Established in 1993, the foundation has awarded more than $138 million to nonprofits that provide programs and services in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. For more information, visit www.hfsf.org.
More than 50 years ago, Miami Dade College created a nursing program to meet the rapidly growing need for registered nurses in Miami-Dade County. Today, the school has graduated nearly 20,000 nurses. Alumni of the Benjamin León School of Nursing are working in every hospital and most of the outpatient facilities in the region and represent a large percentage of Hispanic nurses nationally. Many have gone on to receive BSN, MSN, DNP and/or PhD degrees. Several of the 69 current faculty members are also proud graduates of the program. The school is proud to offer full-time, part-time and online opportunities both for students who aspire to be registered nurses and for RNs who wish to earn a BSN. Proud of its diverse faculty and students, the school excels at helping students achieve their dreams. Learn more at https://www.mdc.edu/nursing.
Serving more than 63,000 students annually, Broward College provides residents with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The mission of the College is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to a diverse community of learners. For more information, visit www.broward.edu.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TALON, an industry leader in providing innovative healthcare technology solutions, has released its latest case study, and the results reveal significant impacts for the customer in question.
According to the case study, the large New England employer group was facing a consistent annual increase in healthcare spend of 15 percent. The company's CFO was concerned at the impact this was having on their bottom line, as well as the financial burden to their employees. The employer reached out to their broker, who then brought in TALON.
The study reveals that the risks if inaction in this case included: 1) continue overpaying for healthcare, 2) $100 per employee, per day fines for non-compliance with TIC mandates, and 3) employee dissatisfaction. After implementing its solution, TALON was able to help the employer lower its healthcare spend by 20 percent (including an average 22 percent premium savings per member) and reduce employee attrition by 25 percent—all in the first year.
"Proof in practice, that's the bottom line here," said TALON Co-Founder, President, and CEO Mark Galvin. "We can talk all day about how effective our solution is at simple and seamless integration, achieving full compliance with all transparency mandates, lowering healthcare costs, and empowering members to take an active role in their own care, but the proof is in the pudding. There simply isn't another solution on the market today that can accomplish what TALON can."
The full case study can be viewed here: https://talonhealthtech.com/new-talon-case-study-reveals-significant-customer-healthcare-savings-reduced-employee-attrition/
TALON's mission is to educate, empower, and incentivize the American healthcare consumer to meaningfully reduce costs and create a healthier ecosystem. We've built the ultimate suite of software services designed to fulfill the requirements of the Transparency in Coverage Rule and No Surprises Act. Simply put, TALON protects healthcare stakeholders from overpaying for care while enabling seamless integration into the Payer's existing architecture, all without disruption or distraction. Our tools create free-market dynamics, starting with our ability to ensure full compliance with all mandates and extending through our consumer-driven MyMedicalShopper platform. Learn more at talonhealthtech.com.
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TAMPA, Fla. , July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (TSX: PRMW) (the "Company" or "Primo"), a leading provider of sustainable drinking water solutions in North America and Europe, today announced that Primo Water North America ("PWNA"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Primo, has acquired Highland Mountain Water, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Highland Mountain Water is a leading independent distributor of Primo's Mountain Valley® premium water brand.
"With more than 2,500 customers and a service area that includes a population of more than 4 million residents, Highland Mountain Water will fit seamlessly into the Primo family and align with our mission of inspiring healthier lives through better quality water," said Tom Harrington, CEO of Primo Water Corporation.
"This acquisition fits within our existing footprint, expands distribution of our Mountain Valley® premium water brand and furthers our vision of providing water solutions whenever, wherever and however our customers want them. Customers should expect the same great level of service they've been accustomed to, and we are excited to welcome these customers and associates to our Primo family," said Mr. Harrington.
For more information on the hydration solutions Primo offers, please visit www.water.com.
Primo Water Corporation is a leading pure-play water solutions provider in North America and Europe and generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Primo operates largely under a recurring razor/razorblade revenue model. The razor in Primo's revenue model is its industry-leading line-up of sleek and innovative water dispensers, which are sold through retailers and online at various price points. The dispensers help increase household penetration which drives recurring purchases of Primo's razorblade offering. Primo's razorblade offering is comprised of Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. Through its Water Direct business, Primo delivers sustainable hydration solutions across its 21-country footprint direct to the customer's door, whether at home or to businesses. Through its Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses, Primo offers pre-filled and reusable containers at over 13,000 locations and water refill units at approximately 22,000 locations, respectively. Primo also offers water filtration units across its 21-country footprint representing a top-five position.
Primo's water solutions expand consumer access to purified, spring, and mineral water to promote a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle while simultaneously reducing plastic waste and pollution. Primo is committed to its water stewardship standards and is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in North America as well as with Watercoolers Europe (WE), which ensures strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection.
Primo is headquartered in Tampa, Florida (USA). For more information, visit www.primowatercorp.com.
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‘We’ve never seen one this big’: Angler breaks 44-year record by reeling in giant carp
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (Gray News) - An angler in Maryland broke a record that stood for 44 years after catching a giant carp in the area of Chesapeake Bay.
Logan Kurhmann, 24, snagged a common carp on June 4 that came in at 49 pounds.
On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed the record-setting catch.
Kuhrmann said he caught the carp while bass fishing in the Susquehanna Flats. He was using a spinning tackle with a plastic worm and thought he hooked either a flathead or blue catfish at first.
After a few minutes, the enormous carp was then hauled onto the boat and into a live well.
“We’ve seen some really big ones up in the Flats, but we’ve never seen one this big ever,” Kuhrmann said. “The bass fishing wasn’t great, but this made my week.”
Officials said the catch was certified and verified by a DNR biologist. The previous state record was 44.4 pounds and held by Jimmy Lake with a fish caught off Morgantown Beach in 1978.
The department said it maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions: Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal and Invasive. It awards plaques to anglers who achieve record catches.
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NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, April 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in implementation of directives by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH the Crown Prince, has transferred its $300 million deposit with the Central Bank of Mauritania into a soft loan, as part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts and leadership role in supporting the development and economy of Arab and Islamic states.
The move comes as an extension of the Kingdom's continuous support for the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, to push the wheel of economic growth and implement development projects in vital sectors. The support aims to contribute to promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, in addition to opening new financing channels from regional and international financial organizations.
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Limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries; additional 2024 itineraries to be announced later this year
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the desire for personalized, one-of-a-kind experiences continues to grow, leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience.
Expertly curated to include exceptional experiences in sought-after destinations connected by transport aboard a new, fully-customized Four Seasons Private Jet, it's no surprise that demand continues to increase for much loved itineraries, as well as bold new voyages around the world.
"The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is a testament to our commitment to innovation and the creative pursuit of the extraordinary. We continue to re-imagine the conventional limits of travel to deliver exceptional luxury experiences that are unmatched," says Christian Clerc, President, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "We invite travel enthusiasts to explore the world with us, enjoying Four Seasons genuine care, attention to detail, and passion for excellence that has defined our brand the world over."
A key reason that the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience continues to attract new travellers and welcome back many repeat guests is that each itinerary allows for a wide range of customizations to cater to individual traveller needs and wants, and offer a few surprises along the way.
"Guest feedback continues to shape the experience, from the custom-design of the new Four Seasons Private Jet to the introduction of shorter itineraries for time-challenged travellers who want to experience more in less time," notes Clerc. "Past guests often comment that the Private Jet journey was just the beginning of an adventure that connected them to each destination and their travel companions, resulting in enduring new relationships and memories to last a lifetime."
As always, accommodations on Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences are at Four Seasons hotels and resorts. In more remote locations, guests will stay at luxury accommodations selected by the Four Seasons team.
Now Taking Reservations: The First Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences for 2024
With more to come, the first half of the 2024 calendar is now available for booking, including:
- African Wonders, December 28, 2023 – January 9, 2024
Athens – The Pyramids – Serengeti – Mauritius – Rwanda – Victoria Falls – Johannesburg
Popular with families as well as couples and single travellers, this itinerary is both educational and awe inspiring as guests visit ancient wonders, breath-taking landscapes and more.
- NEW Asia Unveiled, January 11-26, 2024
Tokyo – Bali – Maldives – Hoi An – Bhutan – Angkor Wat – Bangkok
Four Seasons has created a new, shorter trip of 16 days, taking place solely in Asia. Ideal for travellers who want to do it all within a limited time, this trip will offer a variety of cultural and culinary experiences, with just enough time for relaxation to leave guests refreshed and inspired by journey's end. Highlights and options include rafting through vine-hung gorges in Bali, a private samurai lesson in Tokyo, a turtle safari in the Maldives, a guided night out sampling Vietnam's famous street foods or a cycling tour of Cam Kim Island, a hike to Bhutan's Tiger's Nest Monastery, a day stop by private jet to explore the lesser-known aspects of Angkor Wat, and a private klong cruise through Bangkok.
- Timeless Encounters, March 23 – April 15, 2024
Oahu – Bora Bora – Sydney – Bali – Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai – Taj Mahal – Dubai – Prague – London
A perennial favourite of Four Seasons travellers, this 24-day itinerary offers a broad array of experiences in diverse destinations, from a private yacht tour of Sydney Harbour to a special day trip to the incredible Taj Mahal and sunset cocktails on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa.
- World of Adventures, April 17 - May 10, 2024
Seattle – Kyoto – Bali – Seychelles – Rwanda – Marrakech – Bogotá – Galápagos Islands – Fort Lauderdale
One of the original Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences, this itinerary takes guests to remote islands including the Seychelles and the Galápagos, while also showcasing dynamic cities such as Kyoto, Marrakech and Bogotá as only locally-based Four Seasons teams can. Previously ending in Miami, as of 2024 this itinerary will conclude at the just-opened Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale.
More to Come in 2024
The remainder of the 2024 Four Seasons Private Jet Experience calendar will be revealed in the coming months, anticipated to include new dates for several popular itineraries and a very special, all-new round-the-world journey. This will include several destinations never before included in a Four Seasons Private Jet Experience itinerary.
Limited Availability on 2023 Itineraries
For those who can't wait for 2024, there are a handful of seats available in 2023, on the following itineraries:
- African Wonders, August 1-13, 2023
Athens – The Pyramids – Serengeti – Mauritius – Rwanda – Victoria Falls - Johannesburg
- International Intrigue, March 3-26, 2023
Seattle – Kyoto – Hoi An – Maldives – Serengeti – Marrakech – Budapest – Florence - Paris
- Timeless Encounters, April 17 – May 10, 2023
Oahu – Bora Bora – Sydney – Bali – Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai – Taj Mahal – Dubai – Florence – London
- Ancient Explorer, August 16 -September 8, 2023
Miami – Mexico City – Easter Island – Bora Bora – Great Barrier Reef – Bangkok – Wadi Rum and the Lost City of Petra – The Pyramids – Taormina - Madrid
- World of Adventures, September 8 – October 1, 2023
Seattle – Kyoto – Bali – Seychelles – Rwanda – Marrakech – Bogotá – Galápagos Islands - Miami
- Uncharted Discovery, November 30 – December 20, 2023
New Orleans – Costa Rica – Machu Picchu – Buenos Aires – Antarctica – Bogotá - Bahamas
All other 2023 itineraries are currently sold out. Email fourseasonsjet@fourseasons.com to inquire about availability and waitlist opportunities.
Booking Information
For more information on how to book a one-of-a-kind global adventure aboard the custom-designed Four Seasons Private Jet, click here. Guests who book a Four Seasons Private Jet Experience can take advantage of flexible cancellation options. Conditions apply – for details, inquire at fourseasonsjet@fourseasons.com.
About the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience
The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience offers guests the perfect combination of curated experiences and the freedom to explore destinations on their own.
All itineraries from September 2022 onward will take place aboard the new, custom-designed Four Seasons Private Jet. Fully tailored to Four Seasons exacting specifications with input from previous journey passengers, the Airbus A321neo-LR aircraft offers the widest and tallest cabin in its class, featuring a 48-seat interior configured for even greater comfort. On board the custom-designed Four Seasons Private Jet, an experienced flight crew includes a dedicated Concierge, Executive Chef and Journey Physician. While visiting remote destinations, guests will stay at luxury accommodations selected by the Four Seasons team.
Both in the air and on the ground, Four Season delivers a flawless, fully immersive experience from the moment a guest books their trip to their return home. From itinerary planning and car transfers to luggage services and visas, Four Seasons staff will see to it that every detail is taken care of, allowing guests to focus on the true joys of travel, not the hassles and logistics of multiple connections, layovers and delays.
Learn more about the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience and continue to explore by following the #FSJet hashtag on Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and traveller experiences.
The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is operated by the industry leader in private jet journeys TCS World Travel, dedicated to delivering immersive, worry-free travel experiences for the globally curious and modern luxury traveller. The aircraft is operated by Titan Airways.
All Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences adhere to the company's global health and safety program, Lead With Care.
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The city of Temple will host a secure document shred event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
The event will be at Holy Trinity Catholic High School, 6608 W. Adams Ave., in conjunction with the campus Spring Bazaar, which continues until 2 p.m.
Temple residents can bring up to five boxes full of paper for the drive-through shred event.
City staffers will remove boxes from vehicles and ensure that the documents are properly and securely shredded. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_0ebeb574-c285-11ec-a210-d73ce1848f31.html | 2022-04-22T23:48:08Z |
Jayland Walker was handcuffed behind his back when his body arrived at the coroner's office to be processed as part of the investigation into the officers who shot and killed him in Akron last week, according to a medical examiner's report that was reviewed by CNN.
The preliminary report by the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office contains several pages of thumbnail photos showing Walker dead and handcuffed at the scene. The photos also contain evidence of lifesaving efforts, including what appear to be tourniquets and bandages attached to and lying around his body.
CNN was allowed to review the report but not make copies, per office policy.
A final autopsy report will be turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations, which is investigating any criminal wrongdoing by the officers. The autopsy report will be part of what the state attorney general's office considers for presenting a case to a grand jury.
Walker was killed in the early morning hours of June 27 after he fled what police said was an attempted traffic stop, leading officers on an 18-minute car chase and then a brief foot chase. It ended after he quickly stopped and officers believed he was reaching toward his waist, and "felt that Mr. Walker had turned and was motioning and moving into a firing position," officials have said.
Eight officers fired dozens of bullets resulting in more than 60 gunshot wounds, officials have said.
CNN has reached out to the Akron Police Department for comment on its policy for handcuffing people who have died in officer custody.
Photos taken at the medical examiner's office hours after the shooting show Walker in the body bag and subsequently on the examining table. The photos show dozens of gunshot wounds from his ankle to his cheek on both sides of his body.
Photographs in the report also show items such as Walker's driver's license and a bloodied set of handcuffs.
What police say happened
City and police officials spoke at a news conference Sunday and released 13 police body camera videos of events leading up to Walker's shooting.
Walker was unarmed at the time he was killed, Akron Police Chief Stephen Mylett told reporters. A gun was found in Walker's vehicle after the shooting, police said, and officers said Walker fired a gun from his vehicle during the car chase.
Narrated video released by police says that about 40 seconds after the start of the pursuit, "a sound consistent with a gunshot can be heard" in body camera footage, and the officers told dispatch that a gunshot had been fired from Walker's vehicle. Police also showed still images taken from traffic cameras that showed "a flash of light" -- perhaps a muzzle flash -- along the driver's side of the car.
"That changes the whole nature" of the incident, Mylett said, turning a "routine traffic stop" into a "public safety issue."
After several minutes, body camera video shows that Walker's vehicle slowed and he exited the vehicle and ran. Several police officers got out of their patrol cars and chased him, and officers deployed Tasers in an effort to stop him, police said, but were unsuccessful.
Moments later, when police said Walker stopped and turned toward the officers, they opened fire, killing him.
Eight officers were "directly involved" in the shooting, Mylett said Sunday, and all have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Protests follow the shooting
There were protests over Walker's killing Sunday that started peacefully but turned violent after night fell, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan said. He said there was "significant property damage done to downtown Akron" and police said they arrested around 50 people after protesters failed to disperse.
Walker's family had asked that any protests remain peaceful to honor his memory.
Robert Dejournett, a relative of Walker's and a local pastor, said the 25-year-old was a fun-loving young man full of jokes, who was adored by everyone.
"We're God-fearing folk who believe in God and we want to exemplify that even in this process," Dejournett told CNN, "we don't want any rioting or anything like that."
"Personally, I want to scream out and be mad," the pastor said, "but what is that gonna do?"
Horrigan instituted a nighttime curfew Monday and Tuesday for downtown Akron to avoid further violence. He plans to lift the curfew Wednesday morning.
"Citizens have a right to make their voices heard, and I fully support that," the mayor said in a statement on the city's website. "In an effort to support all those who are peacefully protesting, I plan to lift the curfew in our downtown footprint starting tomorrow. As always, public safety remains our top priority and I urge our community to report any instances or threats of violence or destruction so that a small group of agitators does not cause further damage to our city and small businesses."
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unprecedented amount of free flow capital resulted in startups throwing money at tools to tackle growth while efficiency and productivity were put on the back burner. With the ongoing tech meltdown, these companies are now responding to the market condition with layoffs, cost cuts, and budget freezes. The tech industry's prevalent mindset to follow a 'growth at all costs' approach is now shifting towards 'productivity at all costs'.
Sales teams depend on their CRM data to gain insights into team productivity, pipeline insights, and revenue forecasting. Despite a CRM being an important system of record for modern go-to-market teams, it still grapples with the problem of poor user adoption and missing data. As per estimates, 40-50% of sales activity data remains missing from a CRM, while 27% of the data that's available in a CRM decays every month. This leads to major data and productivity leakage.
Revenue operations solution provider, Nektar.ai is addressing the 'CRM data leakage' problem and has launched the general availability of its AI-enabled activity capture and intelligence solution. Nektar's no-code platform automatically captures revenue activity data from email, calendar, chat, and social across all touchpoints in the customer lifecycle. This results in enhanced rep productivity, unprecedented pipeline visibility, and revenue predictability - all with zero rep adoption.
Backed by B Capital Group, 3One4 Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners, Nektar raised a $6 Mn seed round in August 2021 and had been working in stealth with early customers such as Lily.ai, MoEngage, and Observe.ai.
Pete Lee, SVP of Sales at Lily.ai had this to say about Nektar, "It's hard to know where to spend your time when you're not sure if what you're looking at is accurate. Nektar keeps the data up-to-date and surfaces insights into actual selling time, and inbound vs. outbound activity."
Nektar is a fully remote company with 32 people (and growing) distributed across 7 countries and has 1500+ users. The company plans to spend the rest of the year on its go-to-market strategy and hiring.
About Nektar
Nektar is a no-code revenue operations platform that plugs CRM data leakage across the revenue funnel to increase sales productivity, pipeline visibility, and revenue predictability. For more details, visit: https://nektar.ai/.
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Product Marketing Manager
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BERLIN (AP) — Russia’s Gazprom on Wednesday halved the amount of natural gas flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe to 20% of capacity. It’s the latest Nord Stream 1 reduction that Russia has blamed on technical problems but Germany calls a political move to sow uncertainty and push up prices amid the war in Ukraine.
The Russian state-controlled energy giant announced Monday that it would slash flows on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that runs to Germany because of equipment repairs. It’s raised new fears that Russia could completely cut off gas that is used to power industry, generate electricity and heat homes to try to gain political leverage over Europe as it tries to bolster its storage levels for winter.
Nord Stream’s network data and the head of Germany’s network regulator, Klaus Mueller, confirmed the reduction.
“Gas is now a part of Russian foreign policy and possibly Russian war strategy,” Mueller told Deutschlandfunk radio.
Natural gas prices have surged on Europe’s TTF benchmark to levels not seen since early March and are nearly six times higher than they were a year ago. Soaring energy prices are fueling record inflation, squeezing people’s spending power and heightening concerns that Europe could plunge into recession if it does not save enough gas to get through the cold months.
That fear led EU governments on Tuesday to agree to reduce natural gas use to protect against further Russian supply cuts.
The draft law aims to lower demand for gas by 15% from August through March with voluntary steps. If there aren’t enough savings, mandatory cuts would be triggered in the 27-nation bloc.
Russia, which has reduced or cut off natural gas to 12 EU countries since the war, insists that the new drop-off through Nord Stream 1 is because maintenance is needed on a turbine for a compressor station and another turbine sent for repairs in Canada isn’t yet back in place. It has said the paperwork for the return of the latter turbine has raised questions about Western sanctions.
European leaders and analysts say the reductions are a pretext to try to divide EU countries and elevate prices.
“As before, we see no technical cause” for the cuts, German government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said in Berlin, adding that “from our point of view, there is nothing standing in the way of transporting the turbine to Russia.”
“What we are seeing here is actually a power play, and we won’t let ourselves be impressed by that,” she added.
Gazprom’s latest move “seems to support our view that recent Russian cuts in flows are a purposeful deterioration in gas trade due to geopolitical escalations,” James Huckstepp, manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa gas analytics at S&P Global Commodity Insights, said in a research note Tuesday.
“That being the case, it increases our skepticism around Russian imports in the months ahead,” Huckstepp said.
Russia recently has accounted for about a third of Germany’s gas supplies. The government said last week that the drop in gas flows confirmed that Germany can’t rely on Russian deliveries, announcing that it would step up its gas storage requirements and take further measures to conserve supplies.
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AP reporter Geir Moulson contributed from Berlin. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/russia-cuts-gas-through-nord-stream-1-to-20-of-capacity/ | 2022-07-28T08:02:37Z |
MILWAUKEE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton is pleased to announce the launch of its new Power Protect™ Non-Emergency 20kW1 and 26kW1 standby generators2 as the latest addition to its Power Protect line of standby home generators. The PPNE20 and PPNE26 models come with the same efficiency, durability and serviceability of current Power Protect models with the added benefit of being non-emergency certified. The non-emergency certification allows homeowners to partner with their utility or power cooperative on available demand response programs3.
Demand response programs are a mutually beneficial way for homeowners to partner with utility companies and cooperatives in reducing and preventing outages caused by overloaded power grids. With demand response, homeowners who select the PPNE20 or PPNE26 standby generator can rely on an alternate power source during high-demand periods, reducing the overall load on the utility's power grid.
"Demand for backup power and greater energy independence continues to grow due to increasing grid instability, severe weather events and the shift to spending more time in our homes," said Tom Rugg, senior vice president and president – Energy Solutions at Briggs & Stratton. "The new PPNE20 and PPNE26 standby generators put more power in the hands of homeowners to manage their energy consumption costs and ensure peace of mind even when the grid is experiencing outages. We anticipate more utility companies and energy cooperatives will add demand response programs, making the PPNE20 or PPNE26 a great investment for the future."
The PPNE20 and PPNE26 can be used in off-grid applications where utility power is unavailable; making it possible for consumers to enjoy the comforts brought by reliable access to power at their cabins or remote retreat locations.
These new units are a part of Briggs & Stratton's comprehensive line of high-quality home generators ranging in power from 10kW to 26kW for residential use and up to 200kW for commercial applications. It is another addition to the growing range of energy solutions offered by Briggs & Stratton, which includes home generators and SimpliPhi® Power energy storage and management systems.
The PPNE20 and PPNE26 are powered by a VanguardⓇ commercial-grade engine along with a high output alternator and Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) coils that work together to provide the most power available on the market. The new units also allow for easier, streamlined routine maintenance with tool-less entry to all major components and back panel two screw removal. As on the 26kW, the internal components have an improved layout and are protected by a durable aluminum enclosure certified to withstand hurricane-force winds up to186mph.
Like the 12kW, 17kW, 20kW and 26kW predecessors, the PPNE20 and PPNE26 can be connected with an updated InfoHub™ system. The InfoHub collects in-depth data on performance and maintenance needs for enhanced generator management. It works in conjunction with the Briggs & Stratton® Service Diagnostic Tool, which simplifies service and troubleshooting.
About Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
1 This generator is listed in accordance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-14 (motors and generators).
2 This generator is certified for non-emergency use in conjunction with a power utility/cooperative demand response program. Not for sale in California.
3 Please contact your power utility/cooperative for details regarding available demand response programs. Programs may not be offered in all areas.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for March 2022 show that home prices continue to increase across the U.S. More than 27 years of history are available for the data series and can be accessed in full by going to https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/.
YEAR-OVER-YEAR
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 20.6% annual gain in March, up from 20.0% in the previous month. The 10-City Composite annual increase came in at 19.5%, up from 18.7% in the previous month. The 20-City Composite posted a 21.2% year-over-year gain, up from 20.3% in the previous month.
Tampa, Phoenix, and Miami reported the highest year-over-year gains among the 20 cities in March. Tampa led the way with a 34.8% year-over-year price increase, followed by Phoenix with a 32.4% increase, and Miami with a 32.0% increase. Seventeen of the 20 cities reported higher price increases in the year ending March 2022 versus the year ending February 2022.
MONTH-OVER-MONTH
Before seasonal adjustment, the U.S. National Index posted a 2.6% month-over-month increase in March, while the 10-City and 20-City Composites posted increases of 2.8% and 3.1%, respectively.
After seasonal adjustment, the U.S. National Index posted a month-over-month increase of 2.1%, and the 10-City and 20-City Composites posted increases of 2.2% and 2.4%, respectively.
In March, all 20 cities reported increases before and after seasonal adjustments.
ANALYSIS
"Those of us who have been anticipating a deceleration in the growth rate of U.S. home prices will have to wait at least a month longer," says Craig J. Lazzara, Managing Director at S&P DJI. "The National Composite Index recorded a gain of 20.6% for the 12 months ended March 2022; the 10- and 20-City Composites rose 19.5% and 21.2%, respectively. For both National and 20-City Composites, March's reading was the highest year-over-year price change in more than 35 years of data, with the 10-City growth rate at the 99th percentile of its own history.
"The strength of the Composite indices suggests very broad strength in the housing market, which we continue to observe. All 20 cities saw double-digit price increases for the 12 months ended in March, and price growth in 17 cities accelerated relative to February's report. March's price increase ranked in the top quintile of historical experience for every city, and in the top decile for 19 of them.
"For the first time in nearly three years, the city with the most rapid growth in housing prices was not Phoenix. In March, Tampa led all cities with a gain of 34.8%, with Phoenix (32.4%) and Miami (32.0%) taking silver and bronze honors. As was the case last month, prices were strongest in the South (+29.8%) and Southeast (+29.6%), with every region continuing to show impressive gains.
"Mortgages are becoming more expensive as the Federal Reserve has begun to ratchet up interest rates, suggesting that the macroeconomic environment may not support extraordinary home price growth for much longer. Although one can safely predict that price gains will begin to decelerate, the timing of the deceleration is a more difficult call."
SUPPORTING DATA
Table 1 below shows the housing boom/bust peaks and troughs for the three composites along with the current levels and percentage changes from the peaks and troughs.
Table 2 below summarizes the results for March 2022. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices could be revised for the prior 24 months, based on the receipt of additional source data.
Table 3 below shows a summary of the monthly changes using the seasonally adjusted (SA) and non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) data. Since its launch in early 2006, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices have published, and the markets have followed and reported on, the non-seasonally adjusted data set used in the headline indices. For analytical purposes, S&P Dow Jones Indices publishes a seasonally adjusted data set covered in the headline indices, as well as for the 17 of 20 markets with tiered price indices and the five condo markets that are tracked.
For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/.
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S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.
S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/.
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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices are published on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am ET. They are constructed to accurately track the price path of typical single-family homes located in each metropolitan area provided. Each index combines matched price pairs for thousands of individual houses from the available universe of arms-length sales data. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index tracks the value of single-family housing within the United States. The index is a composite of single-family home price indices for the nine U.S. Census divisions and is calculated quarterly. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 10-City Composite Home Price Index is a value-weighted average of the 10 original metro area indices. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index is a value-weighted average of the 20 metro area indices. The indices have a base value of 100 in January 2000; thus, for example, a current index value of 150 translates to a 50% appreciation rate since January 2000 for a typical home located within the subject market.
These indices are generated and published under agreements between S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic, Inc.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices are produced by CoreLogic, Inc. In addition to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, CoreLogic also offers home price index sets covering thousands of zip codes, counties, metro areas, and state markets. The indices, published by S&P Dow Jones Indices, represent just a small subset of the broader data available through CoreLogic.
Case-Shiller® and CoreLogic® are trademarks of CoreLogic Case-Shiller, LLC or its affiliates or subsidiaries ("CoreLogic") and have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices. None of the financial products based on indices produced by CoreLogic or its predecessors in interest are sponsored, sold, or promoted by CoreLogic, and neither CoreLogic nor any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or predecessors in interest makes any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products.
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Digital Turbine between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 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, Digital Turbine, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose 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.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hourly by AMS, the next generation technology that optimizes the engagement and hiring of hourly workers, has been named the winner of both a Gold and Bronze 2022 Stevie® Award in two categories. Hourly by AMS won the Gold Talent Management Solution award and was also honored with the Bronze HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year award in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.
Hourly by AMS harnesses the power of conversational AI, automation and live data to enable organizations to meet their high-volume hiring needs simply, quickly and intelligently. The mobile first technology is specifically designed to ease the frustration felt by both the employer and job seeker when it comes to hiring high volumes of hourly workers efficiently. Hourly by AMS reduces the administrative burden on recruiters while at the same time dramatically accelerating the hiring process – candidates go from apply to scheduled interview in under 3 minutes. The Stevie Awards judges acknowledged Hourly by AMS as an invaluable talent acquisition technology for organizations with an hourly recruiting requirement in a candidate short environment.
The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the world's best employers and the human resources professionals, teams, achievements and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create and drive great places to work.
More than 950 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 26 nations were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of HR-related categories, including, Employer of the Year, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year, Human Resources Team of the Year, HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year, Talent Management Solution, among others. Hourly by AMS's two nominations "Conversational hiring experience to drastically simplify recruiting hourly workers" won in two categories.
Jeanette Leeds, Managing Director, Hourly by AMS commented on the news: "We are thrilled and honored to be recognized for our achievements in technology innovation and we have our fantastic customers and passionate Hourly team to thank. This award reinforces the value of Hourly by AMS's efforts which have focused on designing technology specifically for both the hourly candidate and hourly hiring managers unique recruiting persona and process. It's inspiring seeing the combination of automation, conversational AI and real-time analytics enable our customers to hire hourly talent in 1.8 days, convert, 200% more candidates while saving 80% recruiting marketing spend – all during a time of unprecedented upheaval."
More than 100 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. The judging panels in Hourly by AMS's two categories included professionals from KPMG, Google, IBM, Unilever, AWS, Morgan Stanley, and more.
One of the judges commented: "Hourly by AMS is a great example of a solution businesses need right now!" Another judge noted "Very impressed with the impact and efficiency Hourly has brought to the recruiting process. Processing of 40% more candidates with 50% fewer recruiting resources; Candidates going from beginning their application to a scheduled interview in less than 3 minutes; Hires in 1.8 days vs weeks - this is very impressive." Hourly by AMS's focus on the candidate experience was also called out by a judge: "In this age of flexibility, lack of workforce, and employment choices...the Hourly by AMS solution targets the present and the always connected generation with their phones."
"We congratulate all of the winners in the seventh edition of the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and we look forward to celebrating them in Las Vegas on September 17, our first awards banquet since 2019," said Stevies president Maggie Miller.
Winners of the awards, named the Stevies from the Greek word meaning "crowned," will be recognized during a gala awards dinner on Saturday, September 17 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Details about the Stevie Awards for Great Employers and the list of 2022 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/HR.
AMS is a global total workforce solutions firm founded in 1996. We enable organizations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, reshaping and optimizing workforces. We do this through talent acquisition and contingent workforce management, internal mobility and skills development, and talent and technology advisory services and products. Our solutions are delivered by our c.10,000+ experts who live our passionate, bold, and authentic values. The ultimate aim is to help clients around the world, including 100+ blue-chip companies, create workforces that are fluid, resilient, diverse, and differentiated. We call this true workforce dexterity – and we're here to help you achieve it. http://www.weareams.com and http://www.hourlybyams.com
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
Media contact: Karen Pressman, ClearEdge Marketing, kpressman@clearedgemarketing.com
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Mary Mara, TV actor for decades, dies in apparent drowning
CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (AP) — Mary Mara, whose acting career spanned more than 30 years, has died in what New York authorities said appeared to be a drowning accident.
She appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan,” “Dexter” and “ER.”
The New York State Police said Monday a woman identified as Mara, 61, was found shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday in the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent, in upstate New York close to the Canadian border.
Police said that an official cause of death is still pending, but that there were no signs of foul play and that it appeared Mara drowned while swimming.
In a statement, her manager, Craig Dorfman, described her as “electric, funny, and a true individual” who was well-loved, as well as a tremendous actress.
Her earliest acting credit goes back to the 1989 movie “The Preppie Murder.” The New York native worked regularly ever since, in a combination of repeat characters in some shows and appearances in others.
She acted in movies including ”Mr. Saturday Night” with Billy Crystal and “Prom Night.” Her last credit was in 2020, in a movie called “Break Even.”
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ENGLEWOOD, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 20 Grand kicked off highly anticipated leasing efforts this week. Premier Developers has announced their exclusive partnership with CJ Dalton for the leasing and marketing of the 96 upscale rentals in downtown Englewood, NJ.
Featuring high-end, hotel-inspired amenities, the 5-story 20 Grand anticipates opening its doors to residents in late August 2022. Homes are available in contemporary studio, 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + home office, 2-bedroom and 2-bedroom + home office layouts. Amenities include a lush courtyard sanctuary with pool, on-site garage parking, state-of-the-art fitness center, sauna, yoga studio and an entertaining lounge with billiards table.
The property's expansive roof deck offers 360 degree views and includes a dining terrace, intimate seating areas and grilling stations. 20 Grand also features two commercial retail suites bringing new businesses to downtown Englewood.
"This project is dear to me, It has been meticulously designed by myself and Vanessa DeLeon. Both of us are long-time residents of Bergen County. I am excited for people to experience the Premier lifestyle in the heart of Englewood!," said Peter Tiflinsky, Owner of Englewood Cliffs-based Premier Developers. "We're eagerly looking forward to the opening of 20 Grand to our residents."
CJ Dalton's broker, Taryn Byron, will be handling all leasing and marketing efforts for 20 Grand. Taryn is a highly experienced broker, with seventeen years' experience.
"The CJ Dalton team understands luxury real estate like no other, making them a natural fit for 20 Grand," said Mr. Tiflinsky. "Taryn is an exceptionally talented broker, and we're pleased to be working with the CJ Dalton team."
Situated in the heart of historic downtown Englewood in Bergen County, NJ, 20 Grand's unique location on New Jersey's Gold Coast showcases a philosophy of exceptional design that integrates stylish good looks, spatial harmony and a wealth of practical solutions for everyday living. Designed by architectural firm CPA Architecture, 20 Grand offers a sophisticated, holistic design vision with a passion for individuality and carefully considered detail.
20 Grand features a collection of studio to 2 plus-bedroom residences ranging from 531 to 1,381 square-feet. The elegant homes are priced from $2,445 per month and are available for occupancy in late August.
Interior spaces and 20 Grand's model home curated by award winning design firm, Vanessa Deleon Associates, feature expansive kitchens with stainless steel appliances, upscale fixtures, and stunning details. Bedroom suites offer residents a place to rest and relax, with ample closet space. Spa-inspired bathrooms include custom floating vanities incorporating organic wood tones and walk-in showers are adorned with sleek rain showerhead fixtures. All homes feature cutting-edge technology including keyless entry, in-home full sized laundry centers and multi-zone climate control. The building includes a door attendant and secure parking facility.
20 Grand's Englewood location has long attracted those commuting to New York City for business and pleasure who appreciate its proximity to the George Washington Bridge and access to major highways. The vibrant downtown of Englewood is illuminated by a diverse dining and shopping scene. An abundant offering of dining, shopping and nightlife pursuits are just minutes away in Fort Lee, Edgewater and Paramus. 20 Grand is located at 20 Grand Avenue in Englewood.
More information about 20 Grand can be found at: https://live20grand.com/
Premier Developers is based out of Englewood Cliffs, NJ. For over 20 years, Peter Tiflinsky and Premier Developers have built more than just a quality home, they build a lifestyle. With projects ranging in size and scale, Premier Developers retains strong focus on customer satisfaction and quality of craftsmanship. Those traits have distinguished Premier Developers as one of the leading development firms in the New Jersey area. You can truly feel the difference a Premier home brings to the community through attention to detail, the latest trends and quality and undivided attention to their future resident's lifestyles.
CJ Dalton is a full service luxury real estate brokerage headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey. Founded in 2020 by veteran broker Taryn Byron, the firm's team of real estate experts specialize in advising high net worth individuals in the Bergen and Hudson counties. Unlike the traditional agent-centric real estate model, the client is at the center of CJ Dalton's collaborative, advisory approach.
Hyper-focusing on the nuanced layers and specialized aspects of sales, leasing, marketing, and research, allows CJD to be dynamic and creative while bringing unprecedented value. Their goal is to ensure transparency and accountability every step of the way in order to achieve superior results.
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HENDERSON, Nev., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Volition. In addition, Volition intends to grant the underwriter in the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of shares of common stock offered in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The final terms of the proposed offering will depend on market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
Newbridge Securities Corporation is acting as the sole book-running manager of the offering.
The securities are being offered by Volition pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-259783) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on September 24, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on November 8, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus, as may be further supplemented by any free writing prospectus and/or pricing supplement that the Company may file with the SEC. A preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying base prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering can also be obtained, when available, from Newbridge Securities Corporation, Attn: Equity Syndicate Department, 1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432, by email at syndicate@newbridgesecurities.com, or by telephone at (877) 447-9625. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy-to-use, cost-effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases, including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients but also improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid—an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring, but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory and an office in the U.S. and additional offices in London and Singapore.
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Statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that concern matters that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of management and include statements regarding the timing, size and expected gross proceeds of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and sale of securities, the grant to the underwriter of an option to purchase additional shares, and Volition's ability to complete the offering. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Although Volition believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause Volition's actual activities or results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by any forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, due to risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and the satisfaction of closing conditions related to the proposed public offering, risks disclosed in the section titled "Risk Factors" included in the preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on July 28, 2022, and risks disclosed in other documents Volition files from time to time with the SEC, including Volition's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and, except as required by law, Volition does not undertake an obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
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Brings livestreaming to the metaverse for the first time
HONG KONG, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), a leading enterprise and marketing cloud platform in China that empowers worldwide brands with full-stack consumer lifecycle solutions, today announced the launch of Arohar, its proprietary live streaming enhancement mobile application that integrates AI, AR and interactive 3D avatars to bring a brand new metaverse-based live streaming experience to users. iClick's flagship product, Arohar, for KOL promotion in overseas markets represents a new SaaS paradigm for live streaming.
According to the global consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers ("PwC"), the metaverse-related market is estimated to reach USD467.4 billion by 2025. Featuring immersive virtual backgrounds and effects, and the ability to create real-time facial animation avatars through AR technology, Arohar's all-in-one livestreaming solution marks iClick's first step into the metaverse market. Arohar currently enables users to access Meta and other overseas metaverse platforms, and future upgrades will help accelerate the development of the metaverse ecosystem and promote the transformation of the live streaming industry.
Arohar brings exciting new features to livestreaming including 3D avatars with AR facial micro-expression tracking and real-time facial animation and immersive virtual backgrounds through the AI image processing technology. Arohar is able to instantly detect the physical features of the live streamer and generate a clear virtual likeness and background without a green screen. Through these innovations, Arohar delivers a cutting-edge metaverse livestreaming experience that allows users to enjoy eight key features:
- Access to high quality virtual backgrounds;
- Create real-time animated 3D avatars;
- Enhance facial features with beauty and makeup filters;
- Use multi-scene switching to ensure smooth and attractive live streaming;
- Remote control of live streaming via App or Bluetooth;
- Share mobile game streams with friends and fans seamlessly via screen sharing;
- Enhance live streams through built-in massive live streaming resources;
- Support live streaming to multiple social media platforms such as Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Instagram and more.
Frankie Ho, iClick's President of International Business said, "We are very excited to announce the overseas launch of Arohar, a breakthrough solution that empowers metaverse livestreaming under our 'SaaS+X' business model. Arohar will be a key driver in our overseas market strategy as we focus on innovation to drive robust growth. iClick will continue to seek business opportunities in the metaverse while further accelerating the development of our SaaS product matrix to address brands' challenges in the face of rapidly evolving business models and market."
Arohar is now available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store in North America. For more information, please visit arohar.app.
About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited
Founded in 2009, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is a leading enterprise and marketing cloud platform in China. iClick's mission is to empower worldwide brands to unlock the enormous market potential of smart retail. With its leading proprietary technologies, iClick's full suite of data-driven solutions helps brands drive significant business growth and profitability throughout the full consumer lifecycle. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick currently operates in eleven locations across Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit https://ir.i-click.com.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uro Medical Corporation, a privately-held urology-focused medical device company engaged in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive neurostimulation solutions leveraging nanotechnology creating the smallest stimulators in existence, today announced the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) coverage for participants in the GUARDIAN™ clinical trial, a multi-center randomized controlled clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Protect PNS neurostimulator medical device, as compared to traditional pharmaceutical medical management for the treatment for overactive bladder (OAB).
"CMS support of the Guardian clinical trial furthers our goal of establishing Protect PNS as a viable treatment option for patients suffering from refractory OAB", said Shanice Saunders, Executive Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Uro Medical. This study is expected to enroll approximately 600 subjects with refractory OAB across multiple clinical sites in the United States. The results of this study, which is the second randomized clinical trial conducted for the Protect PNS device, will be used to support long term, nationwide payor reimbursement coverage as a mainline therapy option post FDA market authorization.
"Our on-going Protect randomized controlled trial supporting registration, combined with Guardian creates a unique opportunity to examine Protect PNS clinical utility in both third and second-line applications", said Shanice Saunders, Vice President of Clinical. "As a clinician seeing patients routinely fail medical management of OAB, I'm excited to learn how Protect PNS may play an earlier role as an alternative to pharmaceuticals", said Dr. Larry Sirls, investigator in the Guardian clinical trial.
Learn more about Uro Medical Corporation at www.uromedical.com.
Protect PNS is a wirelessly powered, minimally invasive, microtechnology neurostimulator intended to treat overactive bladder (OAB). Protect PNS is currently being studied for the treatment of OAB and is under regulatory review for market approval by the FDA.
Uro Medical is a privately held medical device company engaged in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of wirelessly powered, microtechnology neurostimulators, providing patients with convenient, safe, minimally invasive, and highly cost-effective urological solutions that are easily incorporated into their daily lives. Uro Medical's goal is to evolve its patented, cutting-edge platform for neuromodulation to standard of care, increasing the accessibility for patients worldwide while lowering the economic impact of urology care management. www.uromedical.com.
Contact: Michael Perryman, info@uromedical.com
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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Rebels in eastern Congo attacked a village near a mine in Ituri province, killing at least 52 people, government officials said.
Fighters with the group known as CODECO attacked the town of Kablangete on Sunday, said Jean-Pierre Bikilisende, the mayor of Mongwalu which is 7 kilometers (4 miles) away.
In addition to those killed, 100 civilians are missing, Bikilisende said.
Congo’s government condemned the killings as a “barbaric and cowardly act of CODECO terrorists on innocent populations,” Congo’s Ministry of Communications said in a statement. The government said it is determined to restore peace in the region.
Jean Ladis Maboso, an administrator in the affected area, called for justice.
“We condemn this killing of civilians. The militiamen executed civilians in the absence of security elements,” he said. “It is a criminal act that cannot go unnoticed.”
In February, CODECO fighters attacked the Djugu area and killed at least 60 people.
Eastern Congo has been destabilized for years by attacks by several different rebel groups, including CODECO, that are vying for control of the mineral-rich area. The ongoing violence has prompted thousands of rural residents to flee their homes for safer areas.
The latest attack comes a week after discussions were held in Kenya between the Congolese government and rebel movements to try to establish peace and stability in the area.
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PITTSBURGH, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an easy and effortless way to social distance yourself when sitting on a bench," said an inventor, from Wittmann, Ariz., "so I invented the SOCIAL DISTANCING BENCH. My design would offer peace of mind during the coronavirus pandemic."
The invention provides an improved seating bench for social distancing. In doing so, it ensures that users sit six feet apart. As a result, it enhances safety and it could help to reduce the spread of germs and viruses. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial locations. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PBT-127, 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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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Management Council and OARnet began the implementation phase of Ohio's Middle Mile Upgrade project. This project will provide the needed increase of bandwidth to Ohio's Information Technology Centers (ITCs) and large urban districts to better serve their member schools.
Like many states across the nation, Ohio's K-12 schools continue to increase their use of online curriculum in day-to-day learning through remote learning, online learning subscriptions and tools, digital resources, virtual fieldtrips, and other uses. With this increase in online learning, high-quality network bandwidth is essential for student success. Bandwidth is defined as the maximum amount of data transmitted over an internet connection in a given amount of time. Increasing this bandwidth for ITCs and large urban districts will enable them to provide additional transmission capacity to their individual districts and buildings, and will eliminate bandwidth contention and overload, which can slow internet access and weaken cybersecurity.
"The upgrade to Ohio's middle-mile is critical to connecting Ohio's students to a fast and reliable internet," said Geoff Andrews, chief executive officer of the Management Council. "Learning is no longer happening just in the classroom. Faster internet can provide individualized learning opportunities for students that are high-quality, personally relevant, and accessible 24/7."
This upgrade also hugely impacts future network planning as ITCs and large urbans become more capable and comfortable with their abilities to meet future bandwidth demands. They can make informed decisions that incorporate predictable budgeting and costs. This financial predictability benefits everyone. The upgrade installations will continue throughout the state and are expected to be completed by September 2024.
Ohio's Information Technology Centers (ITCs) work together through a statewide network known as the Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN). The Management Council coordinates and supports the collaborative efforts of the OECN, which implements a broad spectrum of academic and administrative technologies across Ohio's PreK-12 education system. Visit managementcouncil.org for more information.
Contact:
Jessica Madison, The Management Council
614.840.9810
jessica.madison@managementcouncil.org
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The company has received a temporary restraining order from the court but faces uphill legal battles
WALNUT, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X Direct Inc., the brand behind X WING bicycle seats, is the only U.S.-based patent licensee of a U.S. Design Patent and co-patentee of multiple pending Utility Patent Applications for the X WING bicycle seat. An infringement lawsuit against fraudulent Amazon sellers of the patented design has been filed and a temporary restraining order (TRO) against those infringing sellers has been granted.
In the last two years, the patented wing shape bicycle seat has been copied by over 28 companies and sellers. Many of them are currently selling online, despite receiving formal cease and desist legal letters. One California-based company/defendant signed the settlement agreement and withdrew its listing from Amazon last year; however, many companies are based outside of the United States, making legal action difficult. Although malicious retaliation such as committing fabricate bad reviews to the on sale products of the patentee and its subsidiary entities occurs often and causes outrageous damages, it is a strong errand to the company to maintain the market order of healthy competition, promote innovative product development for the consumers and protect the intellectual property rights that the company would persist in taking necessary legal actions against the wrongdoing infringers.
In 2020, the patentee reported the infringement activity to Amazon; however, Amazon only took action to protect utility patents. The lack of protection for design patent right allowed the copycats to continue their infringement unabated. Currently, Amazon has updated its policy to protect against design patent infringement. While this change comes considerably late for the patentee, it is a positive step for Amazon and significantly helps to protect the U.S. Intellectual Property Right values.
A design patent is a type of intellectual property that protects the ornamental design of an object. Design patent is used to protect the unique appearance of product, and it can be applied to a wide range of objects, including furniture, vehicles, toys and other consumer products. Design patent offers several advantages for businesses and individual inventors, including the exclusive right for making, using and selling any subject covered by the claim of the design patent and the enforcement right before the court against the infringers for damages and injunctions.
In response to the design patent infringement lawsuit filed against infringers of the wing shape bicycle seat design patent, the court has issued an order on plaintiff's Ex Parte motion for an order authorizing alternative service of the Summonses on defendants via e-mail and website publication. This further supports Amazon's policy to protect its consumers against design patent infringement, including foreign infringers.
"We are pleased to report that a TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) has been issued by the court, and we will be sending the formal legal letter and TRO to Amazon shortly. This will force the copycats to withdraw their listing, and Amazon is allowed to freeze their account as well," said a spokesperson for X Direct Inc. "We are currently working on the official emails for the legal court response notice. We will be serving the complaint and TRO via emails to all the defendants shortly."
X WING is a leading brand in bike seats, with over 25 years of experience in production and product research and development. They are dedicated to providing the right seat for people to enjoy better riding. Their seats are designed to provide maximum comfort and support, while their innovative R&D department is constantly working to improve their products.
For more information, visit Xwing.bike or amazon.com/xwing.
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Which smartwatches are best?
Some smartwatches work best paired with a phone and some work well all their own. They no longer are a new or unusual product, so there are many varieties of smartwatches designed with different purposes and budgets in mind.
The top choice is the Apple Watch Series 6 for those who want a premium-quality smartwatch with many features. The latest generation of Apple watch technology is stylish and customizable.
What to know before you buy a smartwatch
Which operating system you use
To connect a smartwatch to your existing smartphone or other devices, it should be compatible. For example, the Apple watch integrates well with iPhones and other Apple products. Before buying a smartwatch, check that it will function well with smart devices you already own.
Are you using a smartwatch for fitness?
Many smartwatches have useful health and fitness tracking features. However, you do not necessarily need a smartwatch to access such tech. You can connect dedicated fitness tracker devices to your smartphone, which costs much less. The battery life of dedicated fitness trackers also tends to be more than what users can expect from a smartwatch. If your main goal is fitness, consider fitness trackers instead of a smartwatch.
Manufacturer
Different smartwatch makers operate on different product life cycles. Depending on when you are looking for a smartwatch, a new model may be nearing release. Before investing in a smartwatch, check the different options available that interest you and determine if the company will be releasing an improved model soon. It might be worth a wait for a higher-quality piece of wearable tech. For more smartwatch options and similar items, take a look at the BestReviews buying guide.
What to look for in a quality smartwatch
Applications
The best smartwatches have application support for the apps you use. Depending on the smartphone you use, different smartwatches help you get the most out of the app software. Apple watches are best for iPhone users, and smartwatches with Android Wear are best for Android users.
Fitness features
Smartwatches have varying degrees of fitness tracking. Some serve as simple step counters or monitor vitals, but some can use GPS functionality to track exercise routes on foot or on a bike. If you need more fitness tracking options, there are smartwatches optimized with useful features, but not all smartwatches are specifically designed for fitness buffs.
Performance plans
Although not a feature of a quality watch itself, the insurance plan for a smartwatch is an important part of the purchase. Unlike smartphones that spend most of the time in a user’s pocket, a smartwatch is exposed to wear and tear on the user’s arm. A performance plan is not necessary with many electronic devices but with a smartwatch, it is necessary to get a plan that covers accidental damages to the vulnerable glass screen and small components.
How much you can expect to spend on a smartwatch
A smartwatch with basic, entry-level functionality costs $100-$200. Smartwatches with app support and integration can go up to $400, while models featuring independent LTE functionality can cost more than $400.
Smartwatch FAQ
Can smartwatches make phone calls?
A. Depending on the model, a smartwatch may be able to act as the microphone and speaker for a call using a separate smartphone. In other cases, the smartwatch can make calls and connect to the internet by itself rather than depending on a secondary device. Models that operate as independent mobile devices are more costly.
Do you need a special charger for a smartwatch?
A. Some models use proprietary charging cables instead of generic chargers that you may already own or easily can find. If standard micro-USB cables are incompatible with your smartwatch, get a duplicate of the special charger that you need. If that is a concern, it might be better to find a smartwatch able to charge with common cables.
What’s the best smartwatch to buy?
Top smartwatch
What you need to know: These versatile and high-quality watches include a wide range of features and the quality customers expect from Apple.
What you’ll love: It can monitor and measure health information while worn and track sleep. It has fitness tracking features and statistics for the user. The design is customizable for the individual and is a simple, stylish piece of wearable tech.
What you should consider: The price is high, but if that does not turn you away, there is not much to complain about with this one.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Top smartwatch for the money
What you need to know: This is an affordable smartwatch with a solid array of features that provides great value for the price.
What you’ll love: It has health tracking features for detecting heart rate, sleep and movements such as steps or falls. The leather strap is stylish and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. It is very durable and pairs well with a high-quality smartphone companion app.
What you should consider: Some variations of the model are more pricey than others, depending on the size and materials.
Where to buy: Sold by Samsung.
Worth checking out
Fossil Gen 5 Julianna Smartwatch
What you need to know: It is a stylish smartwatch using Google’s best wearable tech available.
What you’ll love: It has access to hundreds of supported apps, including Google Assistant for voice controls. The built-in speaker is high quality. The watch comes in multiple styles and is waterproof. It has a battery-saving mode that helps it last for multiple days.
What you should consider: This is not designed with features for fitness and activity tracking.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
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Research shows stress leading oncologists to consider leaving the field, retiring or selling their practice
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 90% of oncologists said they experience emotional exhaustion at work, and more than two-thirds said they experience additional symptoms of burnout, such as cynicism, detachment and feeling unaccomplished or ineffective, according to new research released today from Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions in the eleventh edition of Oncology Insights, a biannual research-based report series analyzing the views of oncologists nationwide.
This edition features perspectives from more than 170 U.S. oncologists on the impact of burnout on oncologists, as well as changing value-based care models and patient access barriers to specialty medication.
More than half (56%) of participating oncologists said they are experiencing higher levels of stress than prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While 55% say they are able to manage stress effectively, 60% require 4 or more additional hours per week to complete their work responsibilities, with one-third reporting they require 7 or more additional hours weekly. Nearly one-third of respondents (30%) say they have considered retiring early as a result of increased workplace stress. These findings on the state of oncologists' mental health show that increased levels of stress and persistent pressures, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, could potentially lead to oncologists leaving the field.
"Our research shows a stark contrast between oncologists' reported ability to manage stress and the actual impact it is having on their well-being, which certainly warrants closer evaluation and monitoring," said Bruce Feinberg, DO, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions.
"Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions offers expert guidance and services that enable physicians to meet the increasing demand for oncology care. These research findings, coupled with the recent Surgeon General's advisory noting a projected physician shortage by 2033, shine a light on the need to address the high levels of stress among oncologists," said Heidi Hunter, President of Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions. "In line with the Surgeon General's recommendation, we will continue developing solutions to help reduce administrative burdens, so oncologists can have more time for their patients and their personal well-being."
In addition to findings on workplace burnout, the report also examines oncologists' views on patient access barriers and their perspectives on what's next for value-based care after the Oncology Care Model (OCM) is phased out in June 2022. Key findings include:
- Nearly 90% of respondents noted prior authorizations as a significant barrier when starting patients on new medications, with 80% saying this process has a negative impact on patient outcomes.
- Nearly 75% of participating oncologists said they are unsure if they will join the yet-to-be-defined program that will replace the OCM.
The full report is available for download at cardinalhealth.com/oncologyinsights.
Cardinal Health understands the importance of mental health support and has invested nearly $2.6 million in suicide prevention and increased access to mental health services. Cardinal Health has also launched a global mental health initiative for its employees called Mind Matters.
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for health care facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. Information about Cardinal Health is available at cardinalhealth.com.
Contacts
Media: to request a copy of the report, please contact Victor Scott, victor.scott01@cardinalhealth.com and (847) 887-1393.
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ValuePenguin Survey Finds Americans Will Take Fewer Trips but Plan to Spend More Money While on Vacation
NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a 2-year slump, summer travel is heating up. A new ValuePenguin Survey finds that 73% of Americans are ready to cross off coveted destinations from their bucket lists but not everyone is ready to splurge. Soaring costs and a lingering pandemic have some opting out and staying home.
Highlights
- More Americans plan to travel this year - On average they plan to spend about $2,700 per trip, up $300 from 2021.
- High costs keep others from vacationing - 57% of those who aren't traveling this summer say they can't afford a vacation, up from 43% last summer.
- Fewer summer travelers will take on debt - Last summer, 48% thought they might add travel debt, but that dropped to 29% this year.
- Summer road trips remain popular, while confidence in flying has increased from last year - Although 79% of people plan to drive, at least 45% of people plan to fly.
The survey finds that more Americans plan to travel and they're financially preparing for it. 71% refuse to go into debt for their trip. 15% of travelers surveyed say they've altered their mode of transportation to accommodate rising travel costs. With the cost of fuel and ticket prices skyrocketing, planning ahead could help travelers save.
"I think savings are playing a big part in the fact that fewer people will be taking on debt for their vacations this year," says Sophia Mendel, ValuePenguin credit cards and travel rewards expert. "Because so many people scaled back from major trips over the past couple of years, it's possible they've saved up funds to finally take one this year," she explains.
While 57% of Americans who said they aren't traveling cannot afford a vacation this summer, at least 35% of those not traveling also opted out of summer travel due to remaining COVID-19 concerns. With mask mandates lifting and restrictions loosening, some are taking extra precautions by staying home.
Not all travelers plan to unplug for their summer vacations, 24% say they will work remotely to avoid taking vacation days. Even if this is the case, it doesn't look like work, a lingering pandemic or potential inflation will stop travelers from visiting popular destinations this summer.
5 Summer Travel Tips
If you're planning to vacation this summer, these tips can help you save money and relax during your trip:
- Cash in travel rewards/points. If you have miles, points, or rewards on an airline or hotel card, redeem them to avoid losing them due to travel rewards devaluation.
- Fuel your road trip with gas credit cards. While gas prices continue to climb, offset the cost of road trips with a card that offers bonus points or cash back for gas spending.
- Keep watch for COVID restrictions. Restrictions have eased up, but if you're going abroad this summer, make sure to check the COVID-19 requirements at your destination and for returning to the U.S.
- Include downtime on your working trip. If working remotely during a vacation this summer, set clear boundaries for working hours and turn off notifications.
- Hunt for travel deals. Travel prices are likely to increase, do your research, track prices and be ready to book at a moment's notice.
Full Report: https://www.valuepenguin.com/summer-travel-plans-survey
Methodology
ValuePenguin commissioned Qualtrics to conduct an online survey of 1,050 U.S. consumers, fielded April 15-20, 2022. The survey was administered using a nonprobability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample base represented the overall population. Researchers reviewed all responses for quality control.
About ValuePenguin
ValuePenguin.com, a LendingTree company, is a personal finance website that conducts in-depth research and provides objective analysis to help guide consumers to the best financial decisions. ValuePenguin focuses on value, assessing whether the return of a particular decision is worth the cost or risk of that option, and how this stacks up with the other possible choices they may have. For more information, please visit www.valuepenguin.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter @ValuePenguin.
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Astronomers have discovered a new kind of star explosion called a micronova. Although it may be smaller than the giant supernova explosions that claim the lives of stars, this incendiary event still packs a punch.
Each micronova can burn through "around 3.5 billion Great Pyramids of Giza" of material (or 20,000,000 trillion kilograms) in just a few hours, according to the researchers.
These extremely powerful outbursts can occur on the surface of white dwarfs, or dead stars about as small as our planet, based on observations made by a team of astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert.
"We have discovered and identified for the first time what we are calling a micronova," said lead study author Simone Scaringi, an astronomer and assistant professor at Durham University in the United Kingdom, in a statement. "The phenomenon challenges our understanding of how thermonuclear explosions in stars occur. We thought we knew this, but this discovery proposes a totally new way to achieve them."
A study detailing the findings published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
Strong magnetic fields
White dwarf stars that are found paired with other stars draw hydrogen from their companions, like zombies feeding on their fellow stars. When the gas encounters the piping hot surface of the white dwarf, the hydrogen atoms fuse into helium, triggering an explosion. These events are known as novae.
"Such detonations make the entire surface of the white dwarf burn and shine brightly for several weeks," said study coauthor Nathalie Degenaar, an astronomer and assistant professor at the University of Amsterdam, in a statement.
Micronovae are smaller than typical novae and only last for a few hours.
Micronovae explosions occur on white dwarfs that have strong magnetic fields, which send material toward the star's poles. This trajectory causes the hydrogen fusion reactions to occur in more localized spots at the magnetic poles.
"This leads to micro-fusion bombs going off, which have about one millionth of the strength of a nova explosion, hence the name micronova," said study coauthor Paul Groot, an astronomer and professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands, in a statement.
Tracking intense but brief events
The research team spotted the microexplosions after going through data collected by NASA's planet-hunting Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS mission. The satellite is used to search for exoplanets, but it also surveys nearby stars to search for planets located around them.
"Looking through astronomical data collected by NASA's TESS, we discovered something unusual: a bright flash of optical light lasting for a few hours. Searching further, we found several similar signals," Degenaar said.
Two of the micronovae occurred on white dwarfs, and the astronomers followed up on the third using the Very Large Telescope to confirm it was also a white dwarf. This allowed the researchers to declare their observations were the discovery of something new.
Now that micronovae are their own class of stellar explosion, the research team hopes to observe more of them to see how common they are -- especially since they challenge the current understanding of star explosions.
"It just goes to show how dynamic the universe is. These events may actually be quite common, but because they are so fast they are difficult to catch in action," Scaringi said.
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Wolters Kluwer senior legal analyst highlights recent developments on the SEC's proposed disclosure rules in light of the public comment period's new June 17 deadline
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: ESG Spotlight
Why: On March 21, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued proposed rules that would impose substantial new disclosure obligations for SEC registrants and require public companies to include extensive climate-related information in their public filings. With the recent 30-day extension to the proposal's original May 20th end date for public comment, battle lines over the proposed rules are starting to emerge as interested parties weigh in on the rules' potential reach and impacts.
In defending the SEC's historic risk disclosure proposal at a recent public briefing, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler underscored that the agency's core bargain with investors from the 1930s that investors get to decide which risks to take, as long as public companies provide full and fair disclosures. Gensler again asserted the need for SEC action to mandate climate-related disclosures and information relevant to investors' decisions. Meanwhile, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are voicing opposition to the proposal with promises of court action if the rules are approved in their current form.
Who: Brad Rosen, J.D., Senior Legal Analyst
Brad Rosen is a Senior Legal Analyst for Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. For more than 25 years, Brad served as general counsel for a number of firms involved in the financial markets and has provided legal counsel across a wide range of transactional and litigation matters. Brad's areas of expertise and focus include legal and regulatory developments related to climate change, sustainability, and ESG matters, futures and derivatives, and digital assets. Brad also closely tracks legal practice and technological innovation.
"With congressional and industry opponents claiming the SEC's proposed climate rules far exceed the agency's legal authority, Chairman Gensler appears to be readying for a legal fight by focusing on the Commission's 'long tradition' of mandating relevant risk disclosures, as well as overwhelming demands from investors for consistent, comparable and useful information on climate-related risks." — Brad Rosen, J.D., Wolters Kluwer Senior Legal Analyst
Contact: To arrange an interview with Brad Rosen or other legal experts from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. on this or any other legal related topics, please contact Linda Gharib: lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
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SHANGHAI, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, disclosed that as of April 12, 2022, its cell immunotherapy drugs have been successfully infused for treatment in 200 Chinese patients (clinical studies and commercialization included), bringing the hope of a cure for these patients and their families.
As the first product of JW Therapeutics, Carteyva® (relmacabtagene autoleucel injection) is a CAR-T product approved as a Category 1 biologics product. It was infused for treatment in the first patient in December 2017, and 2022 marks the fifth year the first patient has been treated. In January 2021, a total of 100 patients have been infused and treated with Carteyva® in registrational clinical studies. In September 2021, Carteyva® was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy.
JW Therapeutics has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The company has conducted or is conducting 9 clinical studies on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Looking forward, JW Therapeutics will continue to introduce and develop more cutting-edge technologies, continue to advance the product pipeline on hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, and reduce manufacturing costs on a large scale, so as to bring the hope of a cure for more patients.
About Relmacabtagene Autoleucel Injection (trade name: Carteyva®)
Relmacabtagene autoleucel injection (abbreviated as relma-cel, trade name: Carteyva®) is an autologous anti-CD19 CAR-T cell immunotherapy product independently developed by JW Therapeutics based on a CAR-T cell process platform of Juno Therapeutics (a Bristol Myers Squibb company). Being the first product of JW Therapeutics, relma-cel was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in September 2021 for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, making it the first CAR-T product approved as Category 1 biologics product in China. Currently, it is the only CAR-T product in China that has been simultaneously included in the National Significant New Drug Development Program, granted priority review and breakthrough therapy designations.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. The company has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a promising product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, to bring the hope of a cure for Chinese and global patients, and to lead the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
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BEIJING, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Finance Forum (IFF) is urging countries and regions to work better together to fight against worsening global inflation, in a bid to bring recovery of the global economy back on track.
On April 27 at the IFF spring meetings, world leaders and industry experts teased out the main economic challenges faced by the global community at the moment and discussed potential solutions as to how countries could cooperate to introduce policy adjustments amid the ongoing pandemic.
In a keynote speech, Domenico Siniscalco, IFF Vice President and Former Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy, said most countries injected a lot of liquidity into their economies between 2008 and 2011 to tackle economic crises and again during the global Covid-19 pandemic, and that rate of inflation has remained at a high level in emerging economies.
Siniscalco pointed out that relatively speaking, inflation in Asia has been generally well managed and controlled, primarily thanks to sound management of the economy as a whole.
While price rises in energy, food and agricultural products may bring enormous pressure on economic growth and result in societal issues, governments will thus have to introduce measures to deal with the issues and control inflation, Siniscalco added.
Specifically, Siniscalco said that China, Europe and the U.S. should work together to tackle the issues of increasing food and energy prices.
From a supply chain and industrial chain perspective, Song Min, IFF Academic Committee Member and Dean of Economics and Management School of Wuhan University, said at the IFF meetings that while Western countries are entering a post-pandemic phase, the strain in industrial chain and supply chain may be alleviated in the short term. Song noted that as geopolitical turbulence continues, uncertainties remain as to how the global industrial chain and supply chain would be affected.
Robin Xing, Chief China Economist of Morgan Stanley, holds a positive view on Asian economic outlook amid a global inflation situation, and remains confident in China's measures to offset the slowdown of the economic growth. Despite ongoing headwinds, including factors such as geopolitical unrest, inflation and Fed rate spike, Asian economies are better able to manage these headwinds than they did in previous cycles over the past few decades.
Xing said Morgan Stanley remains optimistic that China would be able to make timely policy adjustments to boost economic recovery to some degree in the second half of this year and next year.
About International Finance Forum
IFF is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in Beijing in 2003. Established by financial leaders from more than 20 countries, regions and international organizations including China, the US, EU and UN, the forum is a long-standing, high-level platform for dialogue and communication. For more information, please visit: http://www.iff.org.cn/php/list.php?tid=477
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Partnership ensures a seamless transition from hospital discharge to rehab
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between Trilogy Health Services and Norton Healthcare offers continuity of care for patients requiring in-patient rehab following neuro treatment for stroke and spine conditions.
Working in tandem with four Trilogy Health Services campuses, including Westport Place, Park Terrace, Franciscan, and Forest Springs, Norton Geriatrics and Transition team will coordinate post-op clinical care in conjunction with a patient's surgeon to provide a seamless transition from hospital discharge to rehab.
Westport Place Health Campus will also support patients who are in need of care and rehab after a suffering a stroke. Trilogy's clinical nursing team and physical, occupational and speech therapists have completed special training to provide patients with next level collaborative care in conjunction with Norton.
"Trilogy is known as a leader in aging care, but we are also taking great steps to distinguish ourselves through clinical excellence." Rhonda Dempsey, Trilogy Health Services Chief Nursing Officer said. "We are excited to partner with Norton Healthcare to meet this critical need in the community. Our patients will truly be the ones to benefit from the synergy of our two organizations."
"Norton Healthcare is committed to providing excellent neuro care for stroke and spine patients." said Kathleen Exline, system vice president, Performance Excellence & Care, Norton Healthcare. "This partnership with Trilogy Health Services will have a great impact on the community. Together, we will give patients the best opportunity for optimal recovery while also serving their long-term needs."
Trilogy and Norton leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, officially opening the unit at Westport Place Health Campus. The newly renovated hallway is dedicated to stroke patients, providing easy access to care. Patients are now being accepted at all locations. Visit Trilogyhs.com to learn more.
Trilogy Health Services is an industry-leading operator of nearly 130 senior living communities throughout four states. The company has the honor of providing over 10,000 seniors with world-class clinical support, innovative lifestyle programs, and a culture built on the tenets of servant leadership and hospitality. Trilogy employs over 14,000 team members, is a certified Great Place to Work, one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Places to Work, and was named one of FORTUNE's Best Places to Work in Aging Services. To learn more about Trilogy Health Services, visit www.trilogyhs.com. To learn about job openings at Trilogy, visit www.trilogyjobs.com
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 18,000 employees, over 1,700 employed medical providers and approximately 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. The system includes six hospitals (five in Louisville and one in Madison, Indiana) with 1,993 licensed beds, eight outpatient centers, 18 Norton Immediate Care Centers, eight Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens clinics and an expanded telehealth program. It provides care at more than 340 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women's and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., ("ALX Oncology") (Nasdaq: ALXO) a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, and Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative™ ("Quantum Leap") today announced that ALX Oncology's next generation CD47 blocker, evorpacept, has been selected for a new investigational treatment arm in the I-SPY-P1 TRIAL for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer. Sponsored by Quantum Leap, this Phase 1 (open-label), multi-center study arm will investigate evorpacept in combination with ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki), a HER2 directed antibody-drug conjugate ("ADC"), to determine the safety, tolerability and efficacy of this drug combination.
"Patients with advanced breast cancer who develop resistance to therapies are in need of novel and tolerable treatment options," said Sophia Randolph, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer, ALX Oncology. "We are thrilled to partner with Quantum Leap, recognized as a leader in the development of research initiatives supporting new therapies, to accelerate the advancement of evorpacept in breast cancer. Moreover, this collaboration expands our solid tumor investigations with evorpacept in combination with an ADC. We believe the addition of evorpacept can improve ENHERTU's anti-cancer activity without increasing toxicity."
The I-SPY-P1 TRIAL will be led by Paula Pohlmann, Associate Professor of Breast Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. ALX Oncology will provide funding and supply evorpacept. As the study sponsor, Quantum Leap will be responsible for managing the trial.
The I-SPY TRIAL (Investigation of Serial studies to Predict Your Therapeutic Response with Imaging And moLecular analysis) was designed to rapidly screen promising experimental treatments and identify those most effective in specific patient subgroups based on molecular characteristics (biomarker signatures). The trial is a unique collaborative effort by a consortium that includes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), industry, patient advocates, philanthropic sponsors, and clinicians from 16 major U.S. cancer research centers. Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative is the trial sponsor and manages all study operations. For more information, visit www.ispytrials.org.
Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative is a 501c(3) charitable organization established in 2005 as a collaboration between medical researchers at University of California, San Francisco and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Our mission is to integrate care and research, and to foster high-impact trials with embedded clinical processes and systems technology and improved data management, greater access to clinical trial matching, and greater benefit to patients, providers, and researchers. Our goal is to improve and save lives. Quantum Leap provides operational, financial, and regulatory oversight to I-SPY. For more information, visit https://www.quantumleaphealth.org/.
ALX Oncology is a publicly traded, clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on helping patients fight cancer by developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway and bridge the innate and adaptive immune system. ALX Oncology's lead product candidate, evorpacept, is a next generation CD47 blocking therapeutic that combines a high-affinity CD47 binding domain with an inactivated, proprietary Fc domain. Evorpacept has demonstrated promising clinical responses across a range of hematologic and solid malignancies in combination with a number of leading anti-cancer agents. ALX Oncology intends to continue clinical development of evorpacept for the treatment of multiple solid tumor indications and hematologic malignancies.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, product candidates, planned preclinical studies and clinical trials, results of clinical trials, research and development costs, regulatory approvals, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objects of management for future operations, as well as statements regarding industry trends. Such forward-looking statements are based on ALX Oncology's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to it on the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause ALX Oncology's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are described more fully in ALX Oncology's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including ALX Oncology's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents ALX Oncology files with the SEC from time to time. Except to the extent required by law, ALX Oncology undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Buddy is a Silicon Valley startup with one focus on assisting the visually impaired and helping improve their quality of life. The Vision Buddy headset is designed with three modes for TV/movie streaming, magnification, and reading. Now with the addition of two new companion products this headset has become the world's first all-in-one assistive device. With the V.3 update, The Computer Link now allows the user to view their desktop from within the headset with no delay while the CCTV Mini improves on previous reading capabilities as a stationary compact CCTV camera. Every aspect of this product has been designed with the user in mind which is why this tool is essential for many trying to regain their independence while living with visual impairments. To see what else Vision Buddy can do, visit https://getvisionbuddy.com/pages/how-visionbuddy-works.
Caleb, 23, lived with visual impairments his entire life. At six months old, he was diagnosed with a deteriorating retina condition called Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy. By the age of three, he had lost all sight in his left eye and was later declared legally blind. Despite these major obstacles, he managed to persevere through his passion for hockey which eventually lead him to play for the U.S. Blind Hockey Team. However, he still wasn't able to watch the sport he loved. For many years, Caleb feared that he may never be able to live a normal life again until he found Vision Buddy. "The first day that I had it, I noticed differences and knew it was going to make an impact in my life." For more information on this groundbreaking assistive device and how it works with virtual reality, visit https://getvisionbuddy.com/.
This device is a concept turned into reality by Zarak Afridi (Co-CEO), Abdul Zalil (Co-CEO), and D. Emmanuel Feinsmith (CTO). Vision Buddy has already partnered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), U.S. Veteran Affairs, and Vision Australia among a nationwide network of dealers including some of the top low vision optometrists in the country. This assistive device continues to help the low vision community worldwide dealing with various eye conditions such as macular degeneration, Retinitis, Glaucoma, Stargardt disease, etc. The future has never looked as bright.
To stay up to date with our journey, check out our youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV-MRcHGdw1g9N_ANzPdE-Q.
Media contact: Arthur Javier, (408) 775 - 4006, arthur@visionbuddy.io
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Earnings Results to be released on September 12, 2022, After the Close of the Market
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corporation today announced that its first quarter fiscal year 2023 results will be released on Monday, September 12th, after the close of the market. Oracle will host a conference call and live webcast at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to discuss the financial results. The live webcast will be available on the Oracle Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor.
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.
Oracle, Java, and MySQL are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation.
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(The Car Connection) — For the 2022 model year, more automakers built their cars to better withstand and avoid crashes, according to the latest ratings announced Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
A total of 69 models earned a 2022 Top Safety Pick+ designation, which is considered the most rigorous independent safety rating in the automotive industry. Last year at this time, 49 models earned the accolade. Another 36 models in 2022 testing earned the next highest rating of Top Safety Pick, to bring the total to 105 models out of about 220 tested.
Every 2022 Volvo and Genesis model earned a TSP+, marking a rare sweep for the brands, though it’s easier to accomplish with lineups that consist of only five key models. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, earned the most total safety picks, with 11 TSP+ and 10 TSP awards.
Only seven domestic models out of 69 earned a 2022 TSP+, while two pickup trucks, the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, picked up TSP nods.
Much like the five-star NCAP safety ratings overseen by the NHTSA, the TSP designations are meant to streamline safety tests to give car shoppers a standardized baseline when assessing cars. The ratings also encourage automakers to make safer cars.
“Our awards make it easy for car buyers to find models that will protect them in a crash and increase the odds they’ll never be in one,” IIHS President David Harkey said in a statement. “By shooting for Top Safety Pick+, automakers are showing that they’re committed to the same goal.”
To earn a TSP+, vehicles must earn top “Good” ratings in all six crash tests, including the driver’s side and passenger’s side tests that simulate hitting a stationary object like a light pole head-on. Side impact, overall front impact, head restraints, and rollover tests round out that portion of the testing.
“Our tests are designed around the types of crashes happening in the real world that may not be reflected by the government’s crash tests,” Joe Young, director of media relations for the IIHS, explained in an interview. “The original IIHS side crash test was designed due to concerns that the government’s side crash test was not capturing all the side crashes that occur in the real world. A big part of that was the changing vehicle fleet, with taller vehicles becoming more popular. IIHS’s barrier was designed to replicate an SUV or pickup striking a vehicle, rather than a shorter car.”
The IIHS is a nonprofit agency funded by the insurance industry, which has a business case for minimizing the incidence and intensity of car crashes.
There are other distinctions in ratings between the two crash-test agencies. Unlike the NHTSA safety assessments, the IIHS rates the efficacy of automatic emergency braking systems and headlight visibility.
“The need for headlight testing emerged due to current regulations allowing too broad a range of headlight performance,” Young said.
Automakers initially had a tougher time meeting the headlight criteria launched in 2016, but compliance has increased even as the standards have become more rigorous. To qualify for a TSP+, cars must have standard headlights that rate at “Acceptable” or “Good” in IIHS testing.
Additionally, a TSP+ car must earn either “Advanced” or “Superior” ratings in significantly slowing down or avoiding crashes with vehicles and pedestrians in 12-mph and 25-mph tests. An effective automatic emergency braking system minimizes impacts from rear-end collisions, the most common crash, and more sophisticated systems slow or stop cars from hitting objects peripherally, such as a child darting from between parked cars into a street or a car speeding through a perpendicular intersection.
The IIHS predicts the standard technology will prevent 42,000 crashes and cut in half the number of rear-end crashes by 2025. The major automakers made a voluntary commitment to equip at least 95% of new cars sold with AEB as standard by September of this year. To avoid penalizing automakers before the deadline, the IIHS doesn’t mandate AEB as standard equipment to earn a TSP+.
That’s changing next year, however. The IIHS will add a nighttime pedestrian crash prevention component to the AEB rating, and “Advanced” or “Superior” ratings will be required for a TSP+ designation. Pedestrian crash fatalities have increased 51% since 2009, according to the IIHS. Additionally, headlight ratings must be at least “Acceptable” across the board to earn any TSP award.
The IIHS continually resets the safety bar as more automakers meet or exceed the requirements for TSP awards. In 2021, it updated the side crash test for the first time in nearly 20 years. Simulating a T-bone crash, the test is conducted at higher speeds and with a heavier barrier to reflect larger SUVs and trucks proliferating on roadways in the past two decades. Beginning in 2023, a “Good” rating on the new test will be required to earn a TSP+.
Expect some TSP growing pains in the name of ever-evolving safety standards.
“We expect to see a drop in the number of vehicles earning our awards in 2023,” Young said.
But it should make cars safer overall.
“Automakers have consistently responded when we introduce new tests and strengthen our award criteria,” Young said. “We expect to see them continue to improve crashworthiness, front crash prevention systems and headlight options as they strive to earn our safety awards under the tougher criteria in 2023.”
The full list of 2022 winners is below, and will be updated throughout the year:
TSP +
Small cars and SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Ford Bronco Sport
Honda Civic sedan and hatchback
Honda Insight
Hyundai Tucson
Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-50
Mitsubishi Outlander (built after June 2021)
Nissan Rogue
Toyota Corolla sedan and hatchback
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Volvo C40 Recharge
Volvo XC40 and XC40 Recharge
Cars
Honda Accord
Kia K5
Kia Stinger
Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Outback
Luxury cars
Acura TLX
Audi A6 and A6 Allroad
Audi A7
Genesis G70
Genesis G80
Genesis G90
Lexus ES 350
Lexus IS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Tesla Model 3
Volvo S60 and S60 Recharge
Volvo S90 and S90 Recharge
Volvo V60 Cross Country
Volvo V90 Cross Country
SUVs
Ford Explorer
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe (built after July 2021)
Mazda CX-9
Nissan Murano
Subaru Ascent
Toyota Highlander
Volkswagen ID.4
Luxury SUVs
Acura MDX
Acura RDX
Audi E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback
Audi Q5 and Q5 Sportback
Cadillac XT6
Genesis GV70
Genesis GV80
Hyundai Nexo
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Tesla Model Y
Volvo XC60 and XC60 Recharge
Volvo XC90 and XC90 Recharge
Minivans
Chrysler Pacifica
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Sienna
TSP
Small cars and SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Ford Escape
Honda CR-V
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Venue
Kia Seltos
Kia Soul
Kia Sportage
Lexus UX
Lincoln Corsair
Nissan Sentra
Subaru Crosstrek (with CVT)
Subaru Impreza (with CVT)
Toyota C-HR
Toyota Venza
Cars
Hyundai Sonata
Toyota Avalon
Luxury cars
Audi A4
Audi A5 Sportback
BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
BMW 3-Series
SUVs/Minivans
Ford Edge
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Kia Carnival
Kia Sorento
Kia Telluride
Luxury SUVs
Audi Q8
BMW X5
Lexus RX
Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln Nautilus
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Trucks
Ford F-150 extended and crew cabs
Ram 1500 crew cab | https://cw33.com/automotive/2022-top-safety-pick-awards-volvo-genesis-ace-iihs-tests/ | 2022-04-20T18:55:46Z |
Sarasota Youth Opera holds Family Fun Day event
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota Youth Opera hosted a family day at the opera house on August 20th. The event catered to families of the Suncoast and held activities for anyone interested in Opera. Some of the activities included singing sessions, fun with props and makeup, acting games, costumes, and more.
The program began in 1984 and has been an essential organization for young performers aged 8-18 who want an early opportunity and a jumpstart on the stage. This season, the Opera House will be putting on a fully staged production of The Secret of OG which will include professional sets, costumes, and an orchestra.
Find out more information on the program and keep an eye out for future events by clicking here.
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NEW YORK, June 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Okta securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Okta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6365 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (2) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (3) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (4) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (5) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (6) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for April 2022 of $0.1056 per share, payable on May 2, 2022. Based on the Fund's March 31, 2022 share price of $15.50 per share, the distribution represents an annualized yield of 8.18% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this distribution will be comprised of net investment income.
In addition, the Fund announced estimated monthly distributions of $0.1056 per share for May and June 2022.
The distribution schedule appears below:
The Fund seeks to pay a distribution at a rate that reflects net investment income actually earned. A portion of each distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net investment income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain or return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of these distributions will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and will be made after the Fund's year end. The Fund will send to investors a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will define how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
The Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that is managed by Barings LLC. The Fund invests primarily in short-duration, global high yield bonds with the objective of seeking as high a level of current income as Barings determines is consistent with capital preservation, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund expects to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration, including the effects of leverage, of 3 years or less.
Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this press release may be "forward looking" statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date in which they are made and which reflect management's current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the fund's trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the fund's current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Barings is a $391+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
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Learn What Can be Done to Improve Job Quality and Economic Mobility
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
BACKGROUND:
The majority of Americans are introduced to the workforce through frontline jobs—whether waiting tables, stocking store shelves or folding clothes. Roughly 112 million Americans are frontline employees, and more than 70% of Black and Hispanic Americans in the U.S. are considered frontline workers. Lack of advancement opportunity and sub quality experience on the frontline is hindering the American dream, and research shows that corporate DEI efforts in recent years drastically overlook the largest and most diverse part of the workforce: the frontline employees who face challenges related to opportunity, advancement, and experience. This latest research from McKinsey & Company highlights the outsized impact companies can have on job quality and economic mobility for employees of color by extending DEI efforts to frontline workers.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9073051-mckinsey-and-company-survey-details-challenges-of-frontline-workers-of-color/
DID YOU KNOW?
- Frontline hourly workers are nearly 20% less likely than corporate employees to believe that DEI policies are effective.
- 50% of frontline workers in this group make less than $30k a year
- 3 of 4 frontline workers want to be promoted but less than 1 in 4 achieves it
- Over a lifetime, only 30% of all frontline workers move to a higher income quintile
- On average, Black and Latino frontline workers make 20 percent less than White frontline workers.
- Black and Hispanic frontline workers report the lowest levels of sponsorship—nearly six in ten have no sponsor at all
Now is an important time for companies to reevaluate their relationships with employees on the frontline and ensure that investing in them is an integral part of their overall strategy. On August 29th, Lareina Yee and Monne Williams, partners at McKinsey and Company, discussed the experiences of frontline workers of color, the pathways from the front line to the middle class and what companies could do to improve job quality and better support workers' development.
For more information please visit: www.mckinsey.com
MORE ABOUT LAREINA YEE
Lareina is a senior partner and helps lead McKinsey's work with technology disruptors. An expert on digital sales transformations, sales excellence, go-to-market strategies, and culture change, Lareina brings 20 years of experience to companies across the value chain. She previously served as McKinsey's first chief diversity and inclusion officer. Lareina frequently speaks about women in business, including, most recently, Aspen Ideas Festival, Women Deliver, and a collaboration between McKinsey and The Wall Street Journal on a report titled, "Women in the workplace." She writes and speaks widely on diversity and inclusion topics including appearances in Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, CBS News, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, Fox Business, and many other outlets. Additionally, Lareina was chosen Working Mother of the Year in 2016 by Working Mother magazine.
MORE ABOUT MONNE WILLIAMS
Monne is a part of the leadership team for McKinsey Academy, our center of excellence for capability building. She recently developed and codified a suite of enterprise-wide behavior change programs for Ability to Execute, a cutting-edge platform within McKinsey Academy designed to build individual capabilities to drive and sustain transformational change at scale. Since joining McKinsey, Monne has advised companies across multiple sectors looking to make step changes in performance. She works with clients to apply culture, change management, executive team development, and capability building as levers to expand and sustain their performance gains. In her consulting work, Monne has led more than ten transformations across industries and geographies. Monne serves as faculty for the Change Leaders Forum and several McKinsey Academy programs, and drives some of the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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160 Texas Roadhouse employees traveled from 4 states to present a check to Camp Sunshine and participate in annual community service day
CASCO, Maine, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Texas Roadhouse employees from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island recently volunteered at Camp Sunshine to help prepare the campus to welcome families back this summer. The visit also included a check presentation inclusive of this year's "sunnies" campaign, which pushed their collective fundraising total for Camp Sunshine over the $1,000,000 mark.
"We have a lot to be thankful for this year," said Michael Katz, Camp Sunshine's Executive Director. "$1,000,000 raised in 10 years is exceptional and Texas Roadhouse has made a lasting impact on our organization. From sponsoring sessions and special events to supporting capital projects and providing volunteer support, the managing partners and dedicated staff led by Market Partner, Michael Halpern, are always stepping up for Camp in important ways."
For the first time since February 2020, Camp Sunshine's Anna Gould & Larry Gould Campus is planning to officially re-open this summer for in-person Family Camps.
"This is just the beginning," said Michael Halpern, Market Partner at Texas Roadhouse. "As time goes on, whatever Camp Sunshine needs, we're going to continue to be there for them."
Sessions at Camp Sunshine are always free thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters and corporate partners like Texas Roadhouse. If you know a family who could benefit from a trip to Camp Sunshine, please encourage them to call 207-655-3800 for more information.
About Camp Sunshine
Founded in 1984, Camp Sunshine provides retreats combining respite, recreation and support, while enabling hope and promoting joy, for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through the various stages of a child's illness. www.campsunshine.org.
About Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse is a casual dining concept that first opened in 1993 and today operates over 600 restaurants system-wide in 49 states and five international countries. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.
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All owners of TUGC ordinary shares as of March 9, 2022 are encouraged to vote their shares FOR the proposed business combination.
NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TradeUP Global Corporation ("TradeUP Global" or "TUGC") (Nasdaq:TUGC, TUGCW, TUGCU), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and SAITECH Limited ("SAITECH"), an energy-saving bitcoin mining operator and a clean-tech company that integrates bitcoin mining, heating and power industries, today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has declared effective TradeUP Global's registration statement on Form F-4 (File No. 333-260418) relating to the previously announced proposed business combination of TUGC and SAITECH (the "Business Combination").
TradeUP Global will mail TUGC shareholders as of March 9, 2022 (the "Record Date") the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Extraordinary General Meeting of TradeUP Global Shareholders (the "Extraordinary General Meeting"), to be held on April 22, 2022 at 9:00 am ET. Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance of the Extraordinary General Meeting and will have until April 21, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET to do so. Voting in advance is easy and can be done in one of three ways: online, via telephone or by mail. All TradeUP Global shareholders entitled to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting are encouraged to vote their shares via proxy in advance of the Extraordinary General Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card.
"This opens a great year ahead for the company," Arthur Lee, Founder and CEO of SAITECH, commented. "As a Nasdaq listed public company, SAI can build on the momentum to unlock a sustainable future for global Bitcoin mining industry. With support from this business combination, SAI is ready to execute its global growth strategies and fulfill its mission to provide sustainable mining, available power and innovative heating to the world – this is always our aspiration since establishment."
Details of the Extraordinary General Meeting
The Extraordinary General Meeting to approve the pending Business Combination between TradeUP Global and SAITECH Limited, among other items, is scheduled for April 22, 2022, at 9:00 am ET. The Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at 437 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York and virtually via live webcast at https://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TUGC2022SM. Holders of TradeUP Global ordinary shares as of the close of business on the Record Date may vote at or before the Extraordinary General Meeting and are encouraged to vote before 11:59 pm ET on April 21, 2022.
TradeUP Global has filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Extraordinary General Meeting and will mail the proxy statement/prospectus to shareholders of TradeUP Global as of the Record Date.
TradeUP Global shareholders can vote their shares in advance of the Extraordinary General Meeting online, via telephone or by mail. TradeUP Global shareholders who need assistance voting or have questions regarding the Extraordinary General Meeting may contact TradeUP Global's proxy solicitor, D.F.King, toll-free at (866)406-2284 or email at TUGC@dfking.com.
If the Business Combination and related proposals are approved by the TradeUP Global shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting, the parties anticipate the Business Combination will close shortly thereafter, subject to the satisfaction or waiver (as applicable) of all other closing conditions.
Upon the closing of the Business Combination, TradeUP Global will be renamed SAI.TECH Global Corporation and the Business Combination will result in SAITECH becoming a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary. The parties expect that the Class A common stock and warrants of the combined company will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "SAI" and "SAITW" respectively.
About SAITECH
SAITECH is an energy saving bitcoin mining operator and a clean-tech company headquartered in Singapore that integrates the bitcoin mining, power and heating industries. SAITECH uses proprietary liquid cooling and waste heat recovery technology for its digital asset mining machines, which utilizes waste heat to provide recycled energy and heating to potential customers while lowering mining operating costs. SAITECH strives to globally become the most cost-efficient digital asset mining operations company, while simultaneously promoting the clean transition of the bitcoin mining, power and heating industries.
For more information on SAITECH, please visit https://sai.tech/.
About TradeUP Global
TradeUP Global Corporation (Nasdaq: TUGC) is a blank check company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. TradeUP Global's and SAITECH's actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, TradeUP Global's and SAITECH's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the proposed business combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed business combination and the timing of the closing. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside TradeUP Global's and SAITECH's control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to : (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against TradeUP Global and SAITECH following the announcement of the business combination agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; (2) the inability to complete the proposed business combination, including due to failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of TradeUP Global, approvals or other determinations from certain regulatory authorities, or other conditions to closing in the proposed business combination; (3) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the business combination agreement or could otherwise cause the transactions contemplated therein to fail to close; (4) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed business combination; (5) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; (6) costs related to the business combination; (7) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (8) the possibility that SAITECH or the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (10) the impact of COVID-19 on SAITECH's business and/or the ability of the parties to complete the business combination; and (11) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus relating to the business combination, including those under "Risk Factors" in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and in TradeUP Global's other filings with the SEC. TradeUP Global cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. TradeUP Global cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. TradeUP Global does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based
Important Additional Information
This communication may be deemed solicitation material in respect of the proposed business combination between TradeUP Global, TGC Merger Sub and SAITECH. This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. In connection with the proposed business combination, on October 21, 2021 TradeUP Global filed a Registration Statement on Form F-4 (as amended, the "Registration Statement") with the SEC, which includes a preliminary prospectus and preliminary proxy statement. TradeUP Global has also filed a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and may file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination. TradeUP Global will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents to its shareholders. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that TradeUP Global will send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders of TradeUP Global are advised to read, when available, the proxy statement/prospectus in connection with TradeUP Global's solicitation of proxies for its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held to approve the proposed business combination (and related matters) because the proxy statement/prospectus will contain important information about the proposed business combination and the parties to the proposed business combination. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to shareholders of TradeUP Global as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. TradeUP Global's shareholders will also be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus, without charge, once available, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to: TradeUP Global Corporation, 437 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10022, (732) 910-9692.
Participants in the Solicitation
TradeUP Global and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from TradeUP Global's shareholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in TradeUP Global is contained in TradeUP Global's final prospectus filed with the SEC on April 30, 2021, and is available free of charge at the SEC's web site at sec.gov, or by directing a request to TradeUP Global Corporation, 437 Madison Avenue, 27th Floor, New York, New York 10022, (732) 910-9692. Additional information regarding the interests of such participants is included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus.
SAITECH and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of TradeUP Global in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination is included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of TradeUP Global or SAITECH, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.
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Experts are predicting a summer of travel chaos. Here’s why
Julia Buckley, CNN
It’s time! Travel restrictions are easing, infection rates are settling, you’re fully vaccinated, and you’re finally thinking about going on vacation. This is the year to make up for the holidays you didn’t enjoy over the past two years. You’ve likely saved for two years to make it a good one. This — finally — is it.
Or is it? While you may have got all your ducks in a row, the same can’t be said for all of the travel industry. Not only are there ever-changing rules on testing, vaccines and quarantines to abide by when traveling; but once you’ve sorted your side out, getting to your destination looks set to be fraught with difficulty.
Top of the chaos board? Aviation. The industry was, of course, decimated by the pandemic — but many airlines and airports currently seem unable to cope with travel’s resurgence.
Countries on both sides of the Atlantic are seeing a slew of canceled flights due to lack of crew, long lines at airports thanks to understaffing, and the kind of rates for rental cars that make buying a vehicle look cheap. That’s, in part, because everyone has the same idea as you — only this week, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced that March 2022 had been the carrier’s best month for sales in its history.
Facing unprecedented demand, the much-reduced industry is struggling to cope.
In the US, things have been brewing for the past year, as domestic travel has taken off again. Meanwhile in UK, the chaos at major airports has made the news every day for the past couple of weeks, and seen the national carrier, British Airways, reported to the industry regulator for potential law-breaking.
The flying experience may be smoother elsewhere in Europe, but car rentals are not. A bubble car can set you back more than your hotel — and that’s before you factor in rocketing gas prices. Traveling within the US? That “carmageddon” is hitting just as hard.
Welcome to a summer of chaos? Let’s hope not — but industry figures rather fear it will be.
A hot mess summer
“I think it’s a preview of things to come — and I do think things are going to get worse,” says consumer advocate Christopher Elliott, who’s been monitoring the situation in the US and Europe.
“The summer will be chaos,” he believes — so much so that he’s advising his followers to avoid Europe in August, the peak of the peak season.
That airline chaos? He lays it squarely at the door of the airlines.
“I think we’ve been seeing some delays related to the pandemic, but I think they’re baked into the equation at this point — I don’t think that’s really a legitimate excuse,” he says.
“It’s everyone’s fault except their own. If they took a good look in the mirror they’d realize that during the pandemic they downsized and laid staff off, and now demand has come surging back and they’re caught off guard. They haven’t been able to staff up fast enough to meet demand.”
Elliott — the founder of non-profit Elliott Advocacy — has little time for the oft-quoted “technical issues,” either.
“Airlines in the US use antiquated legacy systems in desperate need of update. They haven’t upgraded as they should have. When they crash they lead to massive cancellations,” he says.
On the opposite side of the pond, technical issues — which have been blamed for mass cancellations in the US since last year — have also plagued by British Airways, the UK flag carrier.
On February 26, a “systems disruption” saw the airline ground all shorthaul flights. It was the second IT failure in 10 days, and followed similar issues in 2017 and 2018.
But that was the least of the UK’s problems. Since then, hundreds of thousands of travelers have seen their flights delayed or canceled, or have simply missed them thanks to the chaos engulfing some major UK airports.
Heathrow and Manchester airports have rarely been out of the news since the end of March, with severe staff shortages creating hours-long lines at check-in, security and passport control.
And the lack of staff also means that people are waiting hours for their baggage to arrive.
(Aviation) anarchy in the UK
Photos of snaking lines and piles of baggage — often abandoned, after customers get tired of waiting for hours — have dominated the UK press.
And the chaos is only getting worse. Stansted airport, budget carrier Ryanair’s hub outside London, on Thursday advised passengers traveling for the Easter break to drop their luggage off a full 24 hours before their flight.
Ryanair at least isn’t canceling flights. The two airlines doing that in the UK currently are easyJet and British Airways. Both have been suffering unprecedented staff shortages since the end of the month, leading to dozens of flight cancellations every day. It may or may not be a coincidence that both also ditched their onboard mask requirements in mid-March.
Enrico Ferro, from Padua, Italy, flew to London with British Airways for a four-day vacation with his wife and child on March 30. On arrival, they spent three hours waiting for their luggage to arrive at Heathrow.
“We spent the first day of our holiday in the airport,” he tells CNN.
Things got worse on the way back. Their return flight to Venice was canceled when they were already at the gate. They ended up on a flight to Bologna, arriving at midnight. Ferro’s father had to go collect their car from Venice airport, and drive two hours to pick them up and get them home in the early hours of the morning.
Ferro says BA staff never informed him that he was due compensation. He says he will “never” fly the airline again.
“I chose BA instead of low-cost companies because I was sure that services for travelers was better,” he says. “I found out that this is no longer the case.”
On April 14, UK consumer organisation Which? wrote to the Civil Aviation Authority, saying they had evidence from customers that BA was not informing them of their rights regarding cancellations and delayed flights. Rory Boland, editor of Which? Travel, said in a statement: “Our investigation found British Airways neglected to tell passengers about their right to compensation and left families significantly out of pocket by failing to reroute them.”
British Airways did not respond to a request for comment from CNN, but told Which? Travel in a statement: “We always meet our legal obligations.”
Boland told CNN that the current chaos in the UK is, he thinks, “worse than in many other countries.”
“There’s a longer term problem around staff employment, and that’s difficult to overcome — especially for travel businesses who pay low wages.
“I’ve been in touch with some [aviation workers] who were fired during the pandemic. They’ve been offered to come back under worse pay and worse conditions, and they’re saying, ‘I don’t really want to — I’ve got a better job.’ Unless airports and airlines increase their offer, they’ll take a long time to increase staff.”
Brexit is, of course, a famously divisive topic in the UK, with many who opposed it ascribing the country’s current problems to the UK’s exit from the EU.
But when it comes to the current airport chaos, there’s a tangible link, says Kully Sandhu, managing director of Aviation Recruitment Network, which finds staff for the industry in the UK.
“We used to receive 50% to 60% of our applications from EU nationals for our London airport roles,” he says.
“Not having this European workforce has not only has caused problems with recruitment, but it also means that airports have fewer employees who are able to speak a European language. This was a major benefit and not having that facility can impact the time it takes passengers to get through an airport.”
Sandhu also blames yo-yoing travel restrictions which led to employers using staff on an “as and when needed” basis rather than giving them regular work — leading to more and more leaving the industry.
In a nutshell? “Airport staff found more stable and financially lucrative opportunities and have decided not to return to work in such a volatile market,” he says.
Sandhu predicts that it will take “up to 12 months” for airport staffing levels to return to pre-pandemic levels in the UK.
Meanwhile, Lucy Moreton, general secretary of Immigration Services Union (ISU), told the BBC that Border Force — which checks people coming into the UK — is “catastrophically understaffed.” The government has blamed problems on the surge in travelers over Easter.
With reports of physical fights breaking out, passengers passing out in queues and thousands of travelers having their flights canceled every day, many will decide to put that post-pandemic trip to London on ice.
Meanwhile, in America
Not everyone is so downbeat. We need to keep perspective, says Courtney Miller, managing director of analysis at The Air Current.
For starters, he says, after two months of restrictions “We can get out and fly.”
But he admits that, particularly in the US, the experience “sucks — it’s more expensive, and more wrought with the chance of being delayed or canceled.”
The problem is? “Things are great — too great — and we’re struggling to catch up.”
Miller says that the sudden rebound of the domestic US market last summer saw demand as high as 70% of pre-pandemic levels — and airlines simply didn’t have the infrastructure to respond. “We had various airlines go through meltdown,” he says, adding that over 5,000 pilots left (or were asked to leave) the industry in 2020, and new ones aren’t coming through fast enough.
While demand plateaued during the Omicron outbreak, it’s now back with a vengeance — at around 90% of 2019 levels, he says — and airlines simply can’t keep up.
“We’re seeing mass cancelations again, and airlines are reducing schedules. Fares are through the roof, and people like to talk about [the price of] oil but that’s not why. The problem is we have more people wanting to fly than we have seats,” he says.
Miller has more sympathy — or, perhaps, understanding — for the airlines than most. We need to realize the magnitude of what they have been through, he says: “98% of their business disintegrated.” By comparison, the long-talked-of devastation wreaked on aviation by 9/11? It reduced the industry by a mere 10%.
When an industry is down to the bones, he says, an unexpected problem — like the storms in Florida last weekend, which saw JetBlue and Spirit ground flights — “really hits.”
US airlines are now reducing their summer schedules — in other words, canceling flights — in a bid to improve the problem. That’s why Miller recommends booking as soon as possible, so that you’re already in the system if cuts come.
“If they cancel my flight, they have to find me a new flight; if I wait, the risk is on me,” he says.
“Just book now.”
Not in the US and feeling smug? Bad news: he says America is about a year ahead of other western travel industries.
“We can look at western economies and say we expect a similar magnitude as we go into peak season,” he says.
“European markets haven’t yet gone through that extreme shortage, but this summer is going to be very, very telling as passengers return.”
‘I wanted to rent the car, not buy it’
Because passengers are returning, despite the chaos.
“I think it’s endemic to the human spirit to go out and see things,” says Zane Kerby, president of the American Society of Travel Advisors.
He should know — he was quarantined for five days in the Caribbean last year, sharing a room with his kids as they listened to people having the time of their lives outside. And on March 31 he spent two hours queuing to check in for his British Airways flight from Heathrow.
He thinks that it’ll take “months, not weeks” to have things running smoother. And yet, all he wants to do is get on the road again.
For Kerby, the main sticking point is the non-uniform way in which travel restrictions are being imposed and lifted around the globe — and, in particular, the requirement to test before returning to the US, which he says is causing psychological chaos, and putting people off travel.
For those who conquer that barrier, he says that now’s the time to book via a travel adviser.
“The landscape is changing all the time, rules and requirements too. You need someone not only looking out for you, but who can anticipate things that can go wrong, and help get you rebooked and find accommodation if they do go wrong — particularly for international trips,” he says.
He warns that booking your flight isn’t enough this year, and flags the rental car situation as another major pinch point.
“It could be worse than last year,” he warns. “There are popular destinations in the US — Honolulu, LA, South Florida — where prices have spiked to unbelievable levels.”
Last year, he was quoted $3,200 for a week’s rental in Hawaii.
“I didn’t want to buy the car, just rent it,” he says.
We need to talk about rental cars
So you’ve arrived at your destination. You’re in luck — your bags have arrived, too. But it’s not over — now there’s the gauntlet of the rental cars to run.
The “carmageddon” of 2021 — sky high prices caused by intense demand and not enough cars — has not been resolved. The supply chain crisis still means a global shortage of new cars being manufactured — which means rental companies are still struggling to fill their fleets.
Plus, there’s still nervousness around the pandemic, says Phil Partridge of brokers Rhino Car Hire.
“Car rental agents remain hesitant to fully restock fleets in fear of another variant wreaking havoc through the travel industry,” he says.
“That alongside the physical limitations on how many cars they can procure to restock the fleets… it’s essentially a supply and demand situation again where demand is outstripping supply which inevitably leads to price hikes.”
It didn’t used to be like this — high availability meant that car hire prices rarely saw the same holiday hikes as flights. But consider this the new normal — at least, for now.
There may be some hope. Members of staff at one major Italian rental company informally told CNN Travel this week that prices should dip after Easter before rocketing again in late June, and Partridge agrees.
“Outside the school holidays we expect prices to drop, albeit not to pre-pandemic levels,” he says.
So how to beat the system? Partridge suggests searching for “off-airport” — a downtown or railway station location might be significantly cheaper, even after deducting the taxi you might take to get there.
Most importantly? Reserve your car as early as possible, everyone agrees. Partridge says that he suggests booking 8-24 weeks in advance for the best deals.
“Secure a car at the earliest opportunity and check rates periodically leading up to your rental,” he advises.
“You can always cancel and rebook at a lower rate if prices drop, but can’t turn back the clock and book the rate you saw months prior.”
Booking an electric car will save on fuel money when costs are at an all time high, he suggests — and check for any employee discounts that you may be eligible for via your job.
‘We have the infrastructure, but it’ll take time’
When you’re facing travel chaos, just remember that the people facing you are likely badly paid, and will have given up the 9 to 5 to work in this industry.
“Working in travel often means working antisocial hours, especially in an airport,” says George Morgan-Grenville, founder of luxury tour operator Red Savannah, which has gone from a “catastrophic” pandemic to the best year they’ve ever had.
For him, as for Boland, aviation needs to offer better conditions. “You’ve got to make the conditions attractive enough that people can live a good family life, earn a decent wage and do the job.”
But he, more than the others, has hope that things will recover.
“Everyone who didn’t travel in the pandemic now wants to, we’ve gone from zero to 60 in months,” he says.
“For any business, dealing with that increase is going to be testing.
“We did have the capability — world class airports and infrastructure. But it’ll take time, and the airports are going to need to make the jobs very attractive.”
He also thinks we may be pleasantly surprised as the weather improves and Covid infections predictably drop. Decreasing rates won’t bring in new staff, of course, but they will help the record staff sickness levels.
How to handle the travel chaos
So what should we be doing to give ourselves the best chance of skipping the chaos?
Book early, all our experts agree. But there’s more:
• Know your rights
In the US, if an airline cancels your flight, it’s obliged to find another way of getting you to your destination — although there’s no time limit on when that should be.
In the EU and UK (which copied and pasted the travel EU law after Brexit), airlines must reroute passengers to their final destination “at the earliest opportunity.” That means they must book you on a rival airline (or train, or other form of transport) if they cannot accommodate you themselves. Although, if they can get you there the same day themselves, they may go for that option — even if it’s a much later flight.
If you are stranded overnight, the airline must pay for a hotel room for you, as well as meals for delays. You can also claim for ground transportation, if you are flown to a different destination.
If your flight was canceled with less than two weeks’ notice, they must also pay you compensation of between €250-600 ($270-$649), depending on the flight distance.
These rules apply to any flights leaving or going into the EU or UK. Do not cancel your booking, or your claim will be invalid.
• Book a car through a broker
Boland says that their research at Which? Travel shows that it’s “much cheaper to book through a broker.” Make sure it’s one that includes small, independent car rental businesses as they’re likely to be the best value this year. He suggests Zest.
• Choose your airline wisely
Miller says that most US airlines are struggling at the moment, but when it comes to Europe, as Boland says, the likes of Ryanair, Wizz and Jet2 aren’t canceling flights. British Airways and easyJet are.
• Fly midweek
While the US leisure market is on fire, Miller says, business travel hasn’t quite caught up — though it’s getting there. That means that for the moment, fares are still lower midweek.
You may find less chaos, too — Grenville-Morgan “whizzed through” Heathrow on a Tuesday-to-Thursday trip to Italy last week. “It couldn’t have been simpler,” he says.
• Book through an expert
This is one time when it’s not a great idea to DIY. Having a third party take care on your booking takes the stress off. They’ll know what the entry regulations are for your destination, which hotels are available, and if your flight is canceled, they can rebook you while everyone else stands in a 200-deep line at the gate.
“People work 50 weeks a year so they can go somewhere,” says Kerby. “Booking with a travel adviser allows you to sit back and enjoy your vacation rather than worrying about the details that can make life miserable.”
• Go for a hotel, not a rental
Boland says that while private rental prices have rocketed, hotel rates are holding for now — in fact, in some places they’re till at reduced rates, since people are preferring to stay in rentals.
• Be flexible
There are still bargains out there, says Boland — but you’ll need to be unfussy to grab them. Just want some sun or a city break — any city break? You’ll be in luck. On the other hand, if you’re set on dates or destination, book asap.
• Pick a nation of domestic tourists
Morgan-Grenville reckons that one of the reasons the UK has been so badly hit is that it’s a nation of inveterate travelers.
“In a typical year you’ve got 18 million Brits traveling to Spain, 12 million to France and four million to Italy — much more than the equivalent European nations going out to visit each other’s countries or the UK.”
That means the chaos factor is high. You may find it easier to pick a country such as France or Italy, where the locals largely stay domestic for the holidays.
• Plan ahead
Morgan-Grenville says that hotels have redeployed staff to cover shortages, so you might find that restaurant closed, or closing early. That goes for the outside world, too — this year, like no other, you need to plan and book ahead.
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Facebook, Instagram to reveal more on how ads target users
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
The announcement follows years of criticism that the social media platforms withhold too much information about how campaigns, special interest groups and politicians use the platform to target small pockets of people with polarizing, divisive or misleading messages.
Meta, which also owns Instagram, said it will start releasing details in July about the demographics and interests of audiences who are targeted with ads that run on its two primary social networks. The company will also share how much advertisers spent in an effort to target people in certain states.
“By making advertiser targeting criteria available for analysis and reporting on ads run about social issues, elections and politics, we hope to help people better understand the practices used to reach potential voters on our technologies,” Jeff King wrote in a statement posted to Meta’s website.
The new details could shed more light on how politicians spread misleading or controversial political messages among certain groups of people. Advocacy groups and Democrats, for example, have argued for years that misleading political ads are overwhelming the Facebook feeds of Spanish-speaking populations.
The information will be showcased in the Facebook ad library, a public database that already shows how much companies, politicians or campaigns, spend on each ad they run across Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp. Currently, anyone can see how much a page has spent running an ad and a breakdown of the ages, gender and states or countries an ad is shown in.
The information will be available across 242 countries when a social issue, political or election ad is run, Meta said in a statement.
Meta collected $86 billion in revenue during 2020, the last major U.S. election year, thanks in part to its granular ad targeting system. Facebook’s ad system is so customizable that advertisers can target a single user out of billions on the platform, if they wanted.
Meta said in its announcement Monday that it will provide researchers with new details that show the interest categories advertisers selected when they tried to target people on the platform.
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Across Europe, signs of distress are multiplying as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on. Food banks in Italy are feeding more people. German officials are turning down the air conditioning as they prepare plans to ration natural gas and restart coal plants.
A giant utility is asking for a taxpayer bailout, and more may be coming. Dairies wonder how they will pasteurize milk. The euro has sagged to a 20-year low against the dollar, and recession predictions are on the rise.
Those pressure points are signs of how the conflict — and the Kremlin gradually choking off natural gas that keeps industry humming — provoked an energy crisis in Europe and raised the likelihood of a plunge back into recession just as the economy was rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, high energy costs fueled by the war are benefiting Russia, a major oil and natural gas exporter whose agile central bank and years of experience living with sanctions have stabilized the ruble and inflation despite economic isolation.
In the long run, however, economists say Russia, while avoiding complete collapse, will pay a heavy price for the war: deepening economic stagnation through lost investment and lower incomes for its people.
Europe’s most pressing challenge is shorter term: battle record inflation of 8.6% and get through the winter without crippling energy shortages. The continent relies on Russian natural gas, and higher energy prices are flowing through to factories, food costs and fuel tanks.
Uncertainty weighs on energy-intensive industries like steel and agriculture, which could face natural gas rationing to protect homes if the crisis worsens.
Molkerei Berchtesgadener Land, a large dairy cooperative in the German town of Piding outside Munich, has stockpiled 200,000 liters (44,000 gallons) of fuel oil so it can keep producing power and steam for pasteurizing milk and keeping it cold if electricity or natural gas to its turbine generator is cut off.
It’s a critical safeguard for 1,800 member farmers whose 50,000 cows produce a million liters of milk a day. Dairy cows have to be milked daily, and a shutdown would leave that ocean of milk with nowhere to go.
“If the dairy doesn’t function, then the farmers can’t either,” managing director Bernhard Pointner said. “Then the farmers would have to discard their milk.”
In one hour, the dairy uses the equivalent of a year’s worth of electricity for a home to keep up to 20,000 pallets of milk cold.
The dairy also has stockpiled packaging and other supplies to guard against suppliers being hit by an energy shortage: “We have a lot stored … but that will only last a few weeks.”
The economic woes also appear at the dinner table. Consumer groups estimate a typical Italian family is spending 681 euros (dollars) more this year to feed themselves.
“We’re really concerned about the situation and the continuous increase in the number of families we’re supporting,” said Dario Boggio Marzet, president of the Food Bank of Lombardy, which groups dozens of charities that run soup kitchens and provide staples to the needy. Their monthly costs are up 5,000 euros this year.
Jessica Lobli, a single mother of two from the Paris suburb of Gennevilliers, pays close attention to surging grocery prices. She’s reduced her consumption of milk and yogurt and renounced Nutella or branded cookies.
“The situation will worsen, but we need to eat in order to survive,” said Lobli, who earns between 1,300 and 2,000 euros per month working in a school kitchen.
Her monthly food budget of 150 to 200 euros dropped to 100 euros in June. She said her family doesn’t eat as much in summer, but she’s concerned about September, when she will have to buy school supplies for her 15-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son, further whittling her budget.
French President Emmanuel Macron says the government aims to conserve energy by switching off public lights at night and taking other steps. Similarly, German officials are begging people and businesses to save energy and ordering lower heat and air-conditioning settings in public buildings.
It follows Russia cutting off or reducing natural gas to a dozen European countries. A major gas pipeline also shut down for scheduled maintenance last week, and there are fears that flows through Nord Stream 1 between Russia and Germany will not restart.
Germany’s biggest importer of Russian gas, Uniper, has asked for government help after it was squeezed between skyrocketing gas prices and what it was allowed to charge customers.
Carsten Brzeski, chief eurozone economist at ING bank, foresees a recession at the end of the year as high prices sap purchasing power. Europe’s longer-term economic growth will depend on whether governments tackle the massive investments needed for the transition to an economy based on renewable energy.
“Without investment, without structural change, the only thing left is to hope that everything will work as before — but it won’t,” Brzeski said.
While Europe is suffering, Russia has stabilized its ruble exchange rate, stock market and inflation through extensive government intervention. Russian oil is finding more buyers in Asia, albeit at discounted prices, as Western customers back off.
After being hit with sanctions over the 2014 seizure of Ukraine’s Crimea region, the Kremlin built a fortress economy by keeping debt low and pushing companies to source parts and food within Russia.
Though foreign-owned businesses like IKEA have shuttered and Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in over a century, there’s no sense of imminent crisis in downtown Moscow. Well-heeled young people still go to restaurants, even if Uniqlo, Victoria’s Secret and Zara stores are closed in the seven-story Evropeisky mall.
The successor to McDonald’s, Vkusno-i Tochka, is serving more or less identical food, while the former Krispy Kreme in the mall has rebranded but sells basically the same offerings.
In less well-off provinces, Sofya Suvorova, who lives in Nizhny Novgorod, 440 kilometers (273 miles) from Moscow, has felt the squeeze on the family budget.
“We practically do not order takeaway food anymore,” she said while shopping at a supermarket. “It used to be very convenient when you have small children. We go to cafes less often. We had to reduce some entertainment, like concerts and theaters; we try to keep this for children, but adults had to cut it.”
Economists say the ruble’s exchange rate — stronger against the dollar than before the war — and declining inflation present a misleading picture.
Rules preventing money from leaving the country and forcing exporters to exchange most of their foreign earnings from oil and gas into rubles have rigged the exchange rate.
And the inflation rate “has partially lost its meaning,” Janis Kluge, an expert on the Russian economy at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, wrote in a recent analysis. That’s because it does not account for disappearing Western goods, and lower inflation probably reflects sagging demand.
Some 2.8 million Russians were employed by foreign or mixed ownership firms in 2020, according to political scientist Ilya Matveev. If suppliers are taken into account, as many as 5 million jobs, or 12% of the workforce, depend on foreign investment.
Foreign companies may find Russian owners, and protectionism and a glut of government jobs will prevent mass unemployment.
But the economy will be far less productive, Kluge said, “leading to a significant decline in average real incomes.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/economics-of-war-pain-for-europe-now-later-for-russia/ | 2022-07-19T01:18:05Z |
Company to take prominent role in 'Circularity 22' conference with executives leading discussion on end-of-life sustainability efforts
ATLANTA, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., the leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today issued its first Green Bond Report. The company issued a 500 million EUR (approximately $588 million USD equivalent) Green Bond in March 2021 to fund projects that align with its environmental sustainability priorities. As of March 31, 2022, Novelis has allocated $140 million of the net proceeds of this issuance to finance new or existing projects to increase aluminum recycling capacity and reduce primary aluminum usage, including improvements at recycling facilities in the U.S., Brazil, South Korea and Germany. When complete, the Green Bond projects are expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than three million tons annually.
"Over the past 10 years, Novelis has invested more than $700 million to expand our aluminum recycling operations and increase the recycled content of our products to the highest level in the industry," said Pierre Labat, Novelis Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer. "Our Green Bond builds on that commitment by financing projects to advance a low-carbon circular economy and deliver on our purpose of Shaping a Sustainable World Together."
Novelis is also advancing its purpose as a sponsor and presenter during GreenBiz's "Circularity 22" conference May 17-19, in Atlanta. The conference will highlight the potential for transformative change in the circular economy, with industry leaders discussing innovative ways to foster a more resilient and prosperous world.
In addition to sponsoring the event, Novelis executives Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, Vice President, Sustainability, and Jamie Zinser, Vice President, Global Automotive Sales and Marketing, will lead a comprehensive discussion on the end-of-life stage in the circular economy — "A System Perspective on End-of-Life Challenges and Wins." The workshop will also include a Q&A session and allow attendees to share their insights. It will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. on May 17.
"Novelis' discussion will elevate our robust and expanding sustainability story and give us the opportunity to highlight long-term, innovative thinking required to design for the end-of-life phase," Lindsay-Walker said. "We are looking forward to an engaging conversation and shared learning about what is required to build the ecosystem for a circular economy."
About Novelis
Novelis Inc. is driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together. We are a global leader in the production of innovative aluminum products and solutions and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of low-carbon, sustainable aluminum solutions and to achieve a fully circular economy by partnering with our suppliers, as well as our customers in the aerospace, automotive, beverage can and specialties industries throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Novelis had net sales of $17.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. Novelis is a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited, an industry leader in aluminum and copper, and the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai. For more information, visit novelis.com.
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Plant sciences artificial intelligence startup sets sights on solving global food production challenges by scaling agtech platform with Akamai edge computing and security capabilities
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced that Bloomfield Robotics is the winner of its Future of Life Online Challenge, clinching an award of USD $1 million in Akamai products and services. Bloomfield is addressing the challenges of growing high-quality crops in the face of rising environmental pressures, demographic shifts, production costs and supply chain issues. Using a combination of artificial intelligence and custom imaging hardware, Bloomfield makes it easier for farmers and produce companies to understand the health and performance of every plant by automating crop inspection and analysis.
Akamai today also debuted the Future of Life Online Challenge video docuseries hosted by two-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host Mario Armstrong. Available at akamai.com/lifeonline, the four-part series follows Bloomfield and co-finalists Cooler Screens and Ennoventure through the pitching and judging processes, culminating with the Bloomfield team's high-energy welcome to Akamai headquarters as the newly minted winners of the challenge.
Launched last fall, the Akamai Future of Life Online Challenge is an opportunity to celebrate and reward "the visionaries, the rebels, and the insanely curious innovators" shaping breakthrough digital experiences that make life better. The rigorous submission process included "Shark Tank"-style live pitches before a panel of judges from the Akamai global leadership team. Applicants had to demonstrate how their innovative products or services could viably scale to make a positive impact on the world with the benefit of Akamai security, delivery, and compute solutions.
"Winning the Akamai Future of Life Online Challenge gives Bloomfield access to world-class technology and expertise that will immediately help us scale and better secure our business," said Mark DeSantis, CEO, Bloomfield Robotics. "It also affords us leeway to experiment with new capabilities and resources in ways that many companies at this stage simply don't have the luxury of doing. Bloomfield is honored to win the challenge and we're even more excited to work with Akamai to help improve crop performance from seed to harvest."
Bloomfield can use Akamai compute solutions to build its systems faster, accelerate time to deployment, and more quickly return data to farmers. The valuable data, along with customer information and its own internal functions, can be better secured with Akamai security offerings. Bloomfield intends to explore numerous Akamai capabilities, including:
- Edge Compute Services: The Akamai edge platform can assist with pre-processing and delivering large volumes of data from farm to data center significantly faster than before. With more than 360,000 Akamai edge servers deployed globally, Bloomfield will have a decidedly more robust network to get farmers closer to real-time insights.
- Security: As Bloomfield grows, security will become an even more essential piece to protect its business, customers, and high-value data. The company intends to explore how Akamai cybersecurity solutions can better protect and secure its data from inception to analysis to storage.
- Cloud Computing: Bloomfield intends to evaluate how its existing cloud compute systems can work with new capabilities from Akamai and Linode to train front- and back-end data to move quickly and seamlessly together.
"Bloomfield is at the bleeding edge of crop digitization, an exciting convergence of big data and artificial intelligence," said Kim Salem-Jackson, chief marketing officer, Akamai and one of the challenge judges. "Among so many extraordinary submissions for the $1 million Future of Life Online Challenge, Bloomfield stood out as a company with values and aspirations that aligned directly with Akamai's purpose to make life better for billions of people billions of times a day. Bloomfield represents the best of the entrepreneurial spirit and Akamai couldn't be more excited to help the company grow and fuel positive change in helping deliver better food to consumer tables around the world."
For additional information about Bloomfield Robotics, visit bloomfield.ai.
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Akamai powers and protects life online. The most innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to secure and deliver their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's largest and most trusted edge platform, Akamai keeps apps, code, and experiences closer to users — and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security, content delivery, and edge compute products and services at www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News said Monday that it had changed 11 articles written for its website over the past year after they were found to contain information taken from other news organizations without attribution.
The reporter involved, Teaganne Finn, is “no longer employed with the company,” a spokesman said Monday.
NBC News informed readers in an editor’s note posted Monday. Separate notes were placed on each of the stories to say the plagiarized information, in each case background material not central to the article, had been removed from the pieces.
For example, a Feb. 8 story about child tax credit negotiations in Congress contained information about child tax payments and Sen. Joe Manchin’s opposition to a proposal that “were not properly attributed to their original source and did not meet our standards for original material,” NBC said.
NBC News discovered the plagiarism during a review of the reporter’s work and had not been tipped by an outside source, the spokesman said. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/nbc-says-it-found-11-instances-of-plagiarism-in-web-articles/ | 2022-05-03T11:05:28Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TAG Oil Ltd. ("TAG Oil" or the "Company") (TSXV: TAO) (OTCQX: TAOIF) is pleased to provide the following update on its activities to acquire certain assets in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") region.
TAG Oil is continuing to pursue several acquisition projects in Egypt and explore other strategic opportunities in the MENA area. While significant progress has been made on these efforts by the Company, TAG Oil expects that more time will be required to complete one or more of these acquisitions. Further information on these efforts will be provided by TAG Oil in due course.
Toby Pierce, CEO of TAG Oil, commented "With travel restrictions largely behind us, our management team will continue to spend a significant amount of time on the ground in Egypt, and the broader MENA area, meeting with the appropriate government and industry representatives to advance our discussions. We look forward to concluding our acquisitions and aggressively growing our business. Finally, TAG Oil would like to thank our shareholders for their patience throughout this process, which has been longer than anticipated, but we believe will be worth it."
TAG Oil (http://www.tagoil.com/) is a Canadian based international oil and gas exploration company with a focus on opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa.
Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain of the statements made and information contained herein is considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements with regard to the Company's operations and potential strategic opportunities. These statements address future events and conditions and are reliant on assumptions made by the Company's management, and so involve inherent risks and uncertainties, as disclosed in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, and the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information, actual results could differ from those currently projected. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
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- Q2 2022 Adjusted EBITDA1 of $450 million
- Q2 2022 Net Earnings of $81 million, or $0.52 per share
- Q2 2022 Adjusted Earnings1 of $166 million, or $1.07 per share
- Increases 2022 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance1 to between $1.6 and $1.7 billion
- Announced agreement to issue 20 million Parkland common shares to consolidate our 100 percent ownership of Sol, our International Segment
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Parkland Corporation ("Parkland", "we", the "Company", or "our") (TSX: PKI), today announced its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Q2 2022 Highlights
- Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Parkland ("Adjusted EBITDA")1 of $450 million, up approximately 40 percent from Q2 2021, underpinned by acquisitions, consistent operating performance and organic growth.
- Net earnings attributable to Parkland of $81 million, ($0.52 per share, basic), up approximately $145 million ($0.94 per share, basic) from Q2 2021, and Adjusted earnings attributable to Parkland1 of $166 million, ($1.07 per share, basic), up $70 million ($0.43 per share) from Q2 2021.
- Trailing twelve months ("TTM") distributable cash flow1 of $748 million ($4.86 per share) and Q2 2022 cash generated from operating activities of $341 million, both broadly in line with Q2 2021.
- Reduced leverage ratio1 by 0.3x from 3.5x in Q1 2022 to 3.2x.
- Fuel volumes of approximately 6.4 billion litres, up over 12 percent from Q2 2021, reflecting the strength of our marketing business and the impact of acquisitions.
- Completed the previously disclosed acquisition of four Eastern Canadian product terminals, extending our supply advantage and positioning us to accelerate our decarbonization strategy.
- Continued to expand our JOURNIE™ Rewards loyalty program, attracting approximately 300,000 new members for a total of 3.5 million members.
"Our record results demonstrate the resilience of our integrated business model and our ability to grow throughout economic cycles," said Bob Espey, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The Parkland team continues to serve the needs of our customers, while simultaneously mitigating inflation, driving organic growth and strengthening our financial flexibility."
"Consistent with our strategy, we continue to thoughtfully integrate acquisitions, capture synergies and reduce our leverage ratio," added Espey. "Our operational performance year-to-date gives us confidence to increase our 2022 Adjusted EBITDA guidance. We are firmly on track with our ambition for $2 billion run-rate of Adjusted EBITDA by mid-decade."
Q2 2022 Segment Highlights
- Canada delivered Adjusted EBITDA1 of $174 million, up 38 percent, from Q2 2021 ($126 million). Performance was underpinned by robust margins and increased fuel volumes as a result of ongoing COVID recovery, the M&M and Crevier acquisitions, and organic growth. Our previously announced acquisition of select Husky branded retail locations is expected to close later this year.
- International delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $87 million, up 32 percent, from Q2 2021 ($66 million). Performance was underpinned by increased fuel volumes driven by continued recovery in tourism, aviation, and wholesale, acquisitions and synergy capture. Subsequent to the quarter, we completed our previously disclosed acquisition of the Jamaican business of GB Group and announced a share exchange for the remaining 25 percent of Sol Investments SEZC ("Sol"), to consolidate our 100 percent ownership of our International Segment.
- USA delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $51 million, up 70 percent, from Q2 2021 ($30 million). Performance was underpinned by the impact of prior year acquisitions, synergy capture, organic growth in our commercial and wholesale business and robust margins.
- Refining delivered Adjusted EBITDA1 of $164 million, up 33 percent, from Q2 2021 ($123 million). Performance was underpinned by strong refining margins, partially offset by a power outage caused by a third party. Composite utilization2 was 88.4 percent (97.4 percent in Q2 2021).
Updated 2022 Guidance
- Adjusted EBITDA (attributable to Parkland) increased to $1.6 – $1.7 billion (up from previous guidance of $1.5 billion +/- 5 percent).
- Capital expenditures (attributable to Parkland) are on track for the low-end of our previously guided range of between $425 million and $525 million.
The factors and assumptions which contribute to Parkland's assessment of the increased 2022 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance are consistent with existing Parkland disclosures and such guidance is subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in Parkland's business. Readers are directed to the "Risk Factors" section in the Q2 2022 MD&A and Parkland's Revised Annual Information Form dated March 17, 2022 for a description of such factors, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. All other elements of Parkland's previous guidance remain unchanged.
Sustainability Leadership
Sustainability is deeply embedded across our business. Notable accomplishments from the second quarter, and year-to-date, include:
- Reflecting our focus on safety, we more than halved our TTM lost time injury frequency rate2 to 0.12 (Q2 2021: 0.26) and lowered our TTM total recordable injury frequency rate2 to 1.06 (Q2 2021: 1.19).
- Co-processed over 30 million litres of bio-feedstocks during Q2 2022, and 50 million litres year-to-date. This has the equivalent environmental impact of taking over 24,000 and 40,000 cars off the road, respectively.
- Announced we are advancing our renewable fuel project, to be over 40 percent funded by the Government of British Columbia ("BC"), to expand our co-processing activity and build BC's largest renewable diesel complex at our Burnaby Refinery. A Final Investment Decision is expected in the second half of 2023. Should this project advance, the renewable fuels produced will equate to the permanent removal of 700,000, or 25 percent of the passenger vehicles on BC's roads.
- Generated $18 million of Total Renewable Adjusted EBITDA1 in Q2 2022.
- Subsequent to the quarter (July 12, 2022), we published our 2021 Sustainability Report. In addition to highlighting our accomplishments, the timing of this report sets a new annual cadence for publishing future sustainability reports which more closely aligns with our annual reporting calendar. To read the 2021 Sustainability Report, please visit: https://www.parkland.ca/en/sustainability/overview
Consolidated Financial Overview
Q2 2022 Conference Call and Webcast Details
Parkland will host a webcast and conference call on Friday, August 5, at 6:30 am MDT (8:30 am EDT) to discuss the results. To listen to the live webcast and watch the presentation, please use the following link:
https://app.webinar.net/8OZXrAXJQa5
Analysts and investors interested in participating in the question and answer session of the conference call may do so by calling 1-888-390-0546 (toll-free) (Conference ID: 77903406). International participants may call 1-800-389-0704 (toll free) (Conference ID: 77903406).
Please connect and log in approximately 10 minutes before the beginning of the call. The webcast will be available for replay two hours after the conference call ends at the link above. It will remain available for one year and will also be posted to www.parkland.ca.
MD&A and Consolidated Financial Statements
The management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 (the "Q2 2022 MD&A") and consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 (the "Q2 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements") provide a detailed explanation of Parkland's operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. An English version of these documents will be available online at www.parkland.ca and SEDAR after the results are released by newswire under Parkland's profile at www.sedar.com. The French versions of the Q2 2022 MD&A and Consolidated Financial Statements will be posted to www.parkland.ca and SEDAR as soon as they become available.
About Parkland Corporation
Parkland's purpose is to Power Journeys and Energize Communities. We serve essential needs in our communities, providing our customers with the essential fuels they depend on to get around, quality foods and convenience items, while helping them achieve their goals of lowering their environmental impact. Through our portfolio of trusted and locally relevant brands, we serve well over one million customers per day across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and Central and South America.
In addition to leveraging our supply and storage capabilities to provide the essential fuels our diverse customers depend on; we are leading our customers through the energy transition. From electric vehicle charging, renewable fuels, solar energy and compliance and carbon offset trading, we are leaders in helping our customers lower their environmental impact.
Parkland's proven strategy is centered around organic growth, our supply advantage, acquiring prudently, and integrating successfully. We are focused on developing our existing business in resilient markets, growing, and diversifying our retail business into food, convenience, and renewable energy solutions and helping our commercial customers decarbonize their operations. Our strategy is underpinned by our people, as well as our values of safety, integrity, community, and respect, which are deeply embedded across our organization.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information and statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). When used in this news release the words "expect", "will", "could", "would", "believe", "continue", "pursue" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements with respect to, among other things: business objectives and strategies, the 2022 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance and the 2022 capital expenditure guidance and expectations relating thereto; consolidating 100 percent ownership of Sol and the completion thereof; being on track to achieve its ambition for $2 billion of Adjusted EBITDA by mid-decade; completing the acquisition of select Husky branded retail locations; integrating acquisitions, capturing synergies and reducing leverage ratio; continuing to meet customers' needs; its 'Drive to Zero' strategy and goals with respect thereto; supporting the governments' goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050; expanding its co-processing activity and building BC's largest renewable diesel complex at the Burnaby Refinery, the completion, funding and timing thereof and the expected benefits relating thereto; future sustainability reports and the timing thereof; and its energy transition strategy and its goals and projects relating thereto.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Parkland does not undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by securities law. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks, assumptions and uncertainties including, but not limited to: general economic, market and business conditions, including the duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Parkland's ability to execute its business strategies, including without limitation; Parkland's ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, capture synergies, reduce its leverage ratio, successfully implement organic growth initiatives and to finance such acquisitions and initiatives on reasonable terms; Parkland's ability to achieve its goals and targets relating to its "Drive to Zero" strategy; Parkland's ability to complete transactions and projects, including consolidating 100 percent ownership of Sol, the acquisition of select Husky brand retail locations and expanding its co-processing activity and building BC's largest renewable diesel complex at the Burnaby Refinery; competitive action by other companies; refining and marketing margins; the ability of suppliers to meet commitments; actions by governmental authorities and other regulators including but not limited to increases in taxes or restricted access to markets; changes and developments in environmental and other regulations; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Parkland. See also the risks and uncertainties described in "Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" included in Parkland's Revised Annual Information Form dated March 17, 2022, and "Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" included in the Q2 2022 MD&A dated August 4, 2022, each filed on SEDAR and available on the Parkland website at www.parkland.ca. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Non-Financial Measures
Parkland uses a number of non-financial measures, including composite utilization, TTM lost time injury frequency rate and TTM total recordable injury frequency rate, in measuring the success of our strategic objectives and to set variable compensation targets for employees. These non-financial measures are not accounting measures, do not have comparable International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") measures, and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these metrics differently. See Section 14 of the Q2 2022 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details on the non-financial measures used by Parkland.
Specified Financial Measures
This news release contains total of segments measures, non-GAAP financial measures and ratios and supplementary financial measures and capital management measures (collectively, "specified financial measures"). Parkland's management uses certain specified financial measures to analyze the operating and financial performance, leverage and liquidity of the business. These specified financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The specified financial measures should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. See Section 14 of the Q2 2022 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding specified financial measures used by Parkland.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios
Adjusted earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure and Adjusted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial ratio included in this news release to assist management, investors and analysts with the analysis of the core operating performance of business activities of Parkland on a consolidated level. This non-GAAP financial measure and ratio do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures and ratios should not be considered in isolation or used in substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Except as otherwise indicated, these non-GAAP measures and ratios are calculated and disclosed on a consistent basis from period to period. See section 14 of the Q2 2022 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding Parkland's non-GAAP financial measures and ratios. See below for the reconciliation of Adjusted earnings (loss) to net earnings (loss) and calculation of Adjusted earnings (loss) per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021.
TTM distributable cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and TTM distributable cash flow per share is a non-GAAP ratio. TTM distributable cash flow is a cash metric that adjusts for the impact of seasonality in Parkland's business by removing non-cash working capital items and excludes the effect of items that are not considered representative of Parkland's ability to generate cash flows. Such items include: (i) acquisition, integration, and other costs; (ii) turnaround maintenance capital expenditures, and; (iii) interest on leases and long-term debt, and principal payments on leases attributable to non-controlling interests. Distributable cash flow does not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Parkland uses this non-GAAP financial measure to monitor normalized cash flows of the business by eliminating the impact of Parkland's working capital fluctuations and expenditures used in acquisition, integration and other activities, which can vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter.
Supplementary Financial Measures
Parkland uses a number of supplementary financial measures, including dividends per share, TTM dividends and TTM cash generated from (used in) operating activities, to evaluate the success of our strategic objectives and to set variable compensation targets for employees. These measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers, as other issuers may calculate these metrics differently. See Section 14 of the Q2 2022 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding supplementary financial measures used by Parkland.
Capital Management Measures
Parkland's primary capital management measure is the Leverage Ratio, which is used internally by key management personnel to monitor Parkland's overall financial strength, capital structure flexibility, and ability to service debt and meet current and future commitments. The Leverage Ratio is calculated as a ratio of Leverage Debt to Leverage EBITDA and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS. It is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. See Section 14 of the Q2 2022 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding capital management measures used by Parkland.
Total of Segments Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is a total of segments measure used by the chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resource allocation to the segment and to assess its performance. Adjusted EBITDA for the Canada and Refining segments and Total Renewable Adjusted EBITDA (being a summation of Canada and Refining segment renewable subsegments) are also total of segments measures. In accordance with IFRS, adjustments and eliminations made in preparing an entity's financial statements and allocations of revenue, expenses, and gains or losses shall be included in determining reported segment profit or loss only if they are included in the measure of the segment's profit or loss that is used by the chief operating decision maker. As such, Parkland's Adjusted EBITDA is unlikely to be comparable to similarly named measures presented by other issuers, who may calculate these measures differently. Parkland views Adjusted EBITDA as the key measure for the underlying core operating performance of business segment activities at an operational level. Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to set targets for Parkland (including annual guidance and variable compensation targets) and is used to determine Parkland's ability to service debt, finance capital expenditures and provide for dividend payments to shareholders. See Section 14 of the Q2 2022 MD&A, which is incorporated by reference into this news release, for further details regarding total of segments measures used by Parkland. Refer to the table below for the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday hailed economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.
Ducey spoke during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, in the latest of a series of visits by U.S. political leaders that have stirred the ire of China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory and condemns all official contacts between Taipei and foreign governments that recognize Beijing.
Taiwan is a leader in the production of semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China.
Arizona is also home to a base that trains Taiwan’s F-16 fighter pilots who are a major part in the island’s defenses against a threatened Chinese blockade or invasion. Arizona also plans to open a state representative office in Taipei and the sides have inked an agreement on cooperation in higher education. The TSMC investment is expected to create 2,000 jobs in Arizona, with the company taking numerous future workers for training in Taiwan.
“Arizona and Taiwan have many shared economic strengths specifically in technology and advanced manufacturing industries,” Ducey said.
“Both Arizona and Taiwan are global semiconductor leaders and it is in this industry where our partnership is the greatest. (The investment) has elevated the potential of what’s possible between Arizona and Taiwan,” the governor said.
Neither Tsai or Ducey directly mentioned China, although in her remarks, the president indicated current events were driving expanded economic links between the sides.
“In the face of authoritarian expansionism and the economic challenges of the post-pandemic era, Taiwan seeks to bolster cooperation with the United States in the semiconductor and other high-tech industries,” Tsai said.
“This would help build more secure and more resilient supply chains. We look forward to jointly producing democracy chips to safeguard the interests of our democratic partners and create greater prosperity,” she said.
Close links between Taiwan and Arizona date back to the state’s former senators Barry Goldwater and John McCain, conservatives who were strongly critical of Beijing.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan early last month made her the highest-ranking American official to visit in 25 years, prompting China to launch missiles over the island and send ships and planes across the midline of the Taiwan Strait.
The U.S. recently sent a pair of missile cruisers through the 180 kilometer (110 mile)-wide strait in a rejection of Chinese protests. Despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations, the U.S. remains Taiwan’s main source of political and military support and federal law requires it to ensure the island has the ability to defend itself against Chinese threats. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-arizona-gov-ducey-hails-taiwan-semiconductor-investment/ | 2022-09-02T03:43:59Z |
Feds suing poultry producers over unfair worker practices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit against some of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. along with a proposed settlement seeking to end what it claims have been longstanding deceptive and abusive practices for workers.
The suit is being filed in federal court in Maryland naming Cargill, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms, along with a data consulting company known as Weber, Meng, Sahl and Company, according to three people familiar with the matter. The people could not publicly discuss the specific details of the suit before the filing was made public and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
In its lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges the companies have been engaged in a multiyear conspiracy to exchange information about the wages and benefits of workers at poultry processing plants in order to drive down employee competition in the marketplace, the people said.
The government contends the data consulting firm helped to share the information about the workers’ compensation with the companies and their executives, the people said. By carrying out the scheme, officials allege the companies were able to compete less intensely for workers and reduce the amount of money and benefits they had to offer their employees, suppressing competition for poultry processing workers across the board, the people said.
The defendants and unnamed co-conspirators in the lawsuit account for hiring about 90 percent of all chicken processing jobs in the nation, one of the people said.
The suit is the latest example of the Justice Department’s antitrust enforcement targeting companies the government believes engage in anticompetitive behavior to stifle workers or harm consumers. It also comes as the department continues a broader investigation into labor abuses in the poultry industry.
The suit is being filed with a proposed consent decree — a settlement that would require the companies to pay $84.4 million in restitution for workers who were harmed by the unlawful information sharing network, the people said.
The settlement would also put in place a federal monitor selected by the Justice Department who would ensure compliance for the next decade. The consent decree also would permit Justice Department lawyers and investigators to inspect the poultry processors’ facilities and interview their employees to ensure they are complying with the terms, the people said.
The suit comes as Cargill and Continental Grain — of which Wayne Farms is a subsidiary — formed a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms, paying $203 per share in cash for a company that last year processed more than 4.8 billion pounds of meat.
The companies plan to combine Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms to form a new, privately held poultry business. Operations will include poultry processing plants and prepared foods plants across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
Wayne Farms has more than 9,000 employees. It makes products under brand names including Wayne Farms fresh and prepared chicken, Platinum Harvest premium fresh chicken, Chef’s Craft gourmet chicken, Naked Truth premium chicken and Ladybirdy premium chicken.
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms has 17,000 employees and 12 plants. It processes 13.6 million chickens per week.
The proposed consent decree would also resolve allegations that Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms treated chicken farmers unfairly by using a system that reduced their pay for low performance.
The farmers sign contracts to raise the chickens and the processing companies provide the birds and the feed. Their pay is then determined by how well the farmers perform compared to other chicken growers. The Justice Department alleges that the companies’ use of that compensation method, known as the “tournament system,” resulted in their failure to provide information for farmers to evaluate and manage their financial risk.
Generally, chicken producers enter long-term contracts with meat companies that farmers say lock them into deals that fix their compensation at unprofitably low levels.
As part of that settlement, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms would be prohibited from reducing the base payments to chicken growers as a way to penalize them for under-performance, the people said. The consent decree would, though, allow the companies to offer incentives and bonuses to growers, according to the people.
The proposed consent decree is being filed as part of the suit on Monday. Under federal law, the proposal would also be published in the Federal Register and there would be a 60-day period for people to send comments to the Justice Department before a court could accept and finalize the agreement.
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mixx, a leading certified-diverse creative agency based in New York City, announces today that it is B Corporation (B Corp) certified, enabling the company to accelerate its work at the forefront of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The company joins the ranks of cross-industry leaders such as Athleta, Ben & Jerry's, Warby Parker, Aesop, and The Body Shop, who have also made commitments to social and environmental responsibility and transparent business practices.
"From the beginning, The Mixx has been here to create the world we want to live in, and we do that through our people, work, and creative expression," says CEO Robyn Streisand. "Our goal is to make diversity, equity and inclusion the benchmark for good, to go beyond representation and to create a significant movement instead of a moment in time. It's in our DNA to go above and beyond in the name of DEIB and social impact. We are honored and excited to be a part of this global community to continue the work that challenges and facilitates change."
For more than 25 years, The Mixx has been recognized for being ahead of the curve in pursuing inclusivity for women and underrepresented communities. "We were one of the very first companies of its kind to become WBENC- and NGLCC-certified, when these certifications were in their infancy," continues Streisand. "For The Mixx, becoming B Corp certified represents more than another badge of achievement. It's a symbol of inclusion, change and progress within the marketing and advertising industry as a whole."
B Corp Certifications recognize for-profit corporations that meet verified levels of social and environmental accountability and performance, while making a commitment to continuous improvement and transparency. The B Corp application process, conducted by B Lab, included an extensive review of essential factors including environmental stewardship, supplier diversity, corporate governance, compensation, and charitable contributions. The review period lasted over 18 months and was spearheaded by The Mixx's CFO/COO, Alina Panas.
The Mixx is a certified-diverse (WBENC and NGLCC) NYC-based creative agency that delivers impactful and purposeful branding, marketing, and culture and communications programs to internal and external audiences alike. Our bold and human-centered design approach features insight-driven and evidence-led strategy, which connects brands with both new and existing audiences.
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Granlund’s goal, assist lead Predators over Blackhawks 4-3
By JIM DIAMOND
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikael Granlund had a goal and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Eeli Tolvanen, Roman Josi and Matt Duchene also scored and Juuse Saros made 28 saves for Nashville, winners of two of three. Filip Forsberg had two assists. The Predators entered the day in the top wild card spot in the tight Western Conference race for the playoffs. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist and Dominik Kubalik and Riley Stillman also scored and Kevin Lankinen made 30 saves for Chicago, losers of nine of 10. Alex DeBrincat had two assists. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/16/granlunds-goal-assist-lead-predators-over-blackhawks-4-3/ | 2022-04-16T21:12:27Z |
BEIJING, June 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Under a people-centered development philosophy, China prioritizes people's lives and health as the country is still pursuing a dynamic approach to ensure both epidemic control and social, economic development.
Beijing has continued to fine-tune its anti-COVID-19 approach, making it even more scientifically sound, precise and effective, so as to minimize the impact of the pandemic on economic and social development.
During President Xi Jinping's latest inspection in southwest China's Sichuan Province, he called for efforts in overcoming difficulties in economic development while stressing that the dynamic zero-COVID-19 approach must be unswervingly upheld.
President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, started his inspection on Wednesday, and visited the cities of Meishan and Yibin.
Promoting green agricultural development
Promoting agricultural modernization was highlighted when Xi visited the village of Yongfeng. Relying on the advantages of the rice industry and technology, the village has built the largest pilot test base of new rice varieties in the province.
After learning about local efforts to advance high-standard farmland development, boost grain production and promote rural revitalization, Xi said efforts are needed to strengthen the application and training of modern agricultural science and technology and actively develop green, ecological and efficient agriculture.
"Chinese people have the confidence to keep the rice bowl firmly in our own hands," he said, adding that it is important to ensure food security, particularly grain production.
Protecting ecological environment in Yangtze River basin
Protecting the ecological environment was another focus during Xi's inspection tour.
Protecting the ecological environment of the Yangtze River basin is the prerequisite for promoting high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, said Xi when he visited Sanjiangkou, where the Jinsha and Minjiang rivers converge into the Yangtze River.
The Yangtze River Economic Belt covers nine provinces and two municipalities, accounting for over 40 percent of the country's population and economic aggregate.
China's top leadership has called for efforts to turn the economic belt into the country's focus for green development, the major artery for a smooth "dual circulation" of domestic and international markets, and the main force spearheading high-quality economic development.
Ensuring people's normal life and production
During the inspection, Xi also called for measures to facilitate employment of college graduates, promote scientific and technological innovation in enterprises, and enhance the country's capacity for independent innovation.
The president was deeply concerned about the rescue and treatment of the people injured in the magnitude-6.1 earthquake in Ya'an of Sichuan on June 1.
He urged local authorities to make appropriate arrangements for residents affected by the quake, ensure the supply of daily necessities and make plans for recovery and reconstruction.
Speaking of recent floods and geological disasters in some parts of China, he called for early contingency preparations to safeguard people's lives and property. He also demanded swift rescue efforts after disasters to minimize casualties and loss of property.
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A Beyond the Bag Challenge winner, GOATOTE, begins reusable bag pilots in New Jersey
JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers can now check out reusable bags at in-store kiosks and return them for fresh ones during their next shopping trip. This month, GOATOTE, a winner of the Beyond the Bag Challenge, is piloting their system in select CVS Pharmacy and Target stores across New Jersey, advancing reusable bag alternatives as the state enacts a ban on single-use plastic bags. GOATOTE's reusable bag kiosks are available in stores across Jersey City, Howell Township, Watchung, North Plainfield, Wall and Marlton. For these pilots, GOATOTE is partnering with 99Bridges for the technology platform that powers their reusable bag system.
As an increasing number of policies, including New Jersey's ban on single-use plastic bags, come into effect to help address the global plastic waste crisis, solutions that offer an alternative to the single-use plastic bag continue to gain traction. The rollout of GOATOTE and 99Bridges' systems in New Jersey helps test and strengthen the viability of reusable bag systems, one critical solution to addressing single-use plastic bag waste.
In August 2021, as winners of the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag's Beyond the Bag Challenge, GOATOTE and 99Bridges participated in the Beyond the Bag pilots––first-of-a-kind multi-retailer reusable bag pilots managed by Closed Loop Partners, with Consortium Founding Partners CVS Health, Target and Walmart. These pilots helped increase collective understanding of the existing enablers of and/or barriers to sustainable design solutions, identifying what resonated most with customers, how customers and employees use reusable bag systems, what provides value to retailers, and how innovators' solutions can evolve. GOATOTE and 99Bridges' roll out in New Jersey builds on their participation in last year's Beyond the Bag pilots, expanding on data points and best practices to help retailers, innovators and customers navigate the changing landscape for retail bags.
"We're excited to see GOATOTE and 99Bridges' progress and continued work with the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag Partners, such as CVS Health and Target. Their work today builds on the collaboration established through the Consortium, and the collective insights gained from the Beyond the Bag pilots, paving the path forward for more circular bag solutions," says Kate Daly, Managing Director of the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners. "As the demand for reusable bag alternatives rises, especially amidst recent policy changes and a growing plastic waste crisis, we look forward to seeing continued impact on the ground, as innovators further develop and grow reusable bag solutions."
"Testing these new solutions that can replace the single-use plastic retail bag builds on our deep commitment to creating a more sustainable world," said Sheryl Burke, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility, CVS Health. "Over the last year, we've worked collaboratively with leading retailers and innovators to pilot these new solutions, and we're excited to bring our customers in New Jersey along on this journey."
"Our guests are feeling the growing burden of waste, and that includes single-use plastic retail bags," said Amanda Nusz, senior vice president of corporate responsibility, Target. "Thanks to Beyond the Bag pilot innovators like GOATOTE, and the collective efforts of this consortium, we're able to build circular capabilities in this space and bring our guests along with us, asking them to help co-create the sustainable and affordable solutions we know we need. We're grateful to continue these important collaborations."
"GOATOTE believes that implementing reusable bag systems in cities, states and countries that have enacted or are anticipating single-use plastic bag bans is critical to delivering ease for consumers while lessening impact on the environment," says Renee Lundahl, Co-Founder of GOATOTE. "We are proud to collaborate with leading retailers to advance our reusable bag system on the ground and help make reuse mainstream!"
"Together, we are creating a game changing alternative to single-use plastic bags; it marks an exciting milestone to make reuse a reality," says Derek Mak, Founder and CEO of 99Bridges. "Consumers will be all over our innovations! 99Bridges is delighted to be a strategic partner of GOATOTE to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
Moving forward, the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, which has worked with 9 winning innovators and convened 15 retailers to date, continues to support the progress of individual innovators, fostering connection and coordination with retailers and identifying best practices for impact on the ground. The Consortium will continue to test, listen, learn and collaborate to gather and disseminate the collective findings from a diverse suite of learning opportunities. The ongoing learnings will be shared with diverse stakeholders including policymakers, industry groups, NGOs, among others, helping to align incentives and efforts to enable the success of new systems. Ultimately, the Consortium, alongside our partners, aims to accelerate the catalytic change to a more circular system.
Find store locations and pricing to use GOATOTE's reusable bag kiosks here.
About the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners
The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners unites competitors to tackle complex material challenges and to implement systemic change that advances the circular economy. Closed Loop Partners brings together designers, manufacturers, recovery systems operators, trade organizations, municipalities, policymakers and NGOs to create, invest in, and support scalable innovations that target big system problems.
The Center's first initiative, the NextGen Consortium, assembled leading food and beverage companies, including McDonald's and Starbucks, to identify and commercialize a widely recyclable, compostable and/or reusable cup. 12 winning cup solutions were selected and the Consortium is supporting the testing of these new solutions as well as conducting pilots to accelerate their path to scale. Learn more about the Center's work here.
About the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag
The Beyond the Bag Initiative, launched by the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, aims to identify, pilot and implement viable design solutions and models that more sustainably serve the purpose of the current retail bag. Closed Loop Partners' Center for the Circular Economy launched the initiative with Founding Partners CVS Health, Target and Walmart. The Kroger Co. joined as Grocery Sector Lead Partner, DICK'S Sporting Goods joined as Sports & Outdoors Sector Lead Partner, Dollar General as Value Sector Lead Partner, TJX as Apparel & Home Goods Sector Lead Partner, and Ulta Beauty as Beauty Sector Lead Partner. Ahold Delhaize USA Brands, Albertsons Companies, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Wakefern Food Corp., and Walgreens are Supporting Partners, and Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy serve as Environmental Advisory Partners. IDEO is the Consortium's Innovation Partner. Learn more about the Consortium here.
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Allyson Wilson
allyson@closedlooppartners.com
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Sonesta Travel Pass Loyalty Program Members Can Save 30 Cents Per Gallon with the Fuel Rewards® Program at Participating Shell Stations Nationwide, including Quarterly Bonus Offers
NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., today announced it is teaming up with Shell to provide travelers with savings on gas through its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for a Fuel Rewards® membership can receive a one-time discount of $0.30 per gallon at participating Shell locations beginning today and quarterly bonus offers for more gas savings through May 2023.
"At Sonesta, we are excited to team up with Shell and the Fuel Rewards program to help travelers save money at the pump," said Robin Ruttle, Senior Director, Loyalty & Partnerships for Sonesta. "We look forward to offering our Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty members gas savings of 30 cents or more per gallon on their next fill-up to help fuel future road trips."
Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for the Fuel Rewards program will receive a one-time discount of $0.25 cents per gallon on their next fill-up at participating Shell locations, in addition to the everyday Fuel Rewards Gold Status offer of $0.05 off per gallon, for a total savings of $0.30 per gallon. The offer is valid now through November 15, with redemptions valid through December 31, 2022. Sonesta Travel Pass members can sign up for Sonesta Travel Pass gas rewards and create a Fuel Rewards account at https://fuelrewards.com/sonesta-join.
"Saving on gas is a great way to kick off a road trip and we're thrilled to grow the Fuel Rewards program by welcoming Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty members through this new collaboration," said Bobby Spence, Vice President and General Manager at PDI, the company powering the Fuel Rewards® program.
Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for the Fuel Rewards program will also receive other quarterly bonus offers through May 2023, including:
- Holiday Offer - Members can earn a one-time, $1.00 per gallon in fuel savings on their next fill-up at a participating Shell location when they book and complete a two-night stay with any participating Sonesta hotel. The offer is valid from November 15 through February 15, 2023, with redemptions valid through March 31, 2023.
- Spring Getaway Offer - Members can earn a one-time, $0.50 per gallon fuel savings on their next fill-up at a participating Shell location when they book and complete a one-night stay with any participating Sonesta hotel. The offer is valid from February 15 through May 15, 2023, with redemptions valid through June 31, 2023.
Sonesta Travel Pass is free to join and offers extra perks, extra points and extra privileges, including free hotel stays. Learn more and sign up for Sonesta Travel Pass at https://www.sonesta.com/travel-pass or Sonesta's mobile app.
About Sonesta
Sonesta is one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., currently ranked 8th by Smith Travel Research (STR) with 1,200 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 15 brands in eight countries. You will find nearly 300 hotels under one of Sonesta's seven brands - Royal Sonesta; Sonesta Hotels & Resorts; Sonesta Select; Sonesta ES Suites; Sonesta Simply Suites; Sonesta Posadas del Inca; Sonesta Cruise Collection - operating in the U.S., Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, and St. Maarten. Sonesta also owns and franchises eight other brands including - Hotel RL; Red Lion Hotels; Red Lion Inn & Suites; Signature Inn; Guest House Extended Stay; Knights Inn; Americas Best Value Inn; Canadas Best Value Inn - with nearly 900 franchised properties across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about Sonesta and its locations, visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782). For more information about Red Lion Hotels, visit Redlion.com.
About The Fuel Rewards Program
The Fuel Rewards® program is the premier national loyalty program that connects national and regional brands with millions of consumers who enjoy earning cents-per-gallon savings at the pump. PDI Marketing Insights powers and runs the Fuel Rewards® program that serves more than 25 million members and has helped them save over $2 billion on their fuel purchases to-date. As a national coalition loyalty program, Fuel Rewards® members earn rewards on everyday purchases from a variety of retailers and can redeem cents-per-gallon rewards at over 14,000 Shell locations across the United States. To learn more about the Fuel Rewards® program and to become an issuing partner, visit fuelingloyalty.com.
About PDI
Professional Datasolutions, Inc. (PDI) software helps businesses and brands increase sales, operate more efficiently and securely, and improve critical decision-making. Since 1983, PDI has proudly served the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale industries. Over 1,500 companies, representing more than 200,000 locations worldwide, count on PDI solutions and expertise to deliver convenience and energy to the world. Among PDI solutions are the Fuel Rewards® program and GasBuddy, two popular consumer brands who together represent 15 million monthly active users. For more information about PDI, visit us at pdisoftware.com.
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Michelle King Savio
Brand Communications Leader
Sonesta International Hotels
michelle.kingsavio@sonesta.com
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast (NYSE: MED), the global company behind one of the fastest-growing health and wellness communities, OPTAVIA®, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a $1.64 quarterly cash dividend to its stockholders. The quarterly cash dividend of $1.64 per share is payable on November 8, 2022, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 20, 2022.
Medifast expects to maintain a program of paying dividends on a quarterly basis. However, the declaration of dividends in the future is subject to the discretion of the company's Board of Directors, who will evaluate the company's dividend program from time to time based on factors that it deems relevant.
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.
Forward Looking Statements
Please Note: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases or terminology such as "intend," "anticipate," "expects" or other similar words or the negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Medifast's objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are also considered forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Medifast and are subject to certain events, risks, uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors include, among others, constraints, volatility or disruptions in the capital markets or other factors affecting the amount and timing of share repurchases under Medifast's accelerated share repurchase program; risks associated with Medifast's direct-to-consumer business model, the impact of rapid growth on Medifast's systems; disruptions in Medifast's supply chain; Medifast's inability to continue to develop new products; effectiveness of Medifast's advertising and marketing programs, including use of social media by independent OPTAVIA Coaches; Medifast's inability to maintain and grow the network of independent OPTAVIA Coaches; the departure of one or more key personnel; Medifast's inability to protect against online security risks; to protect its brand or to protect against product liability claims; Medifast's planned growth into domestic and international markets; adverse publicity associated with Medifast's products; Medifast's inability to continue declaring dividends; fluctuations of Medifast's common stock market price; the severity, length and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Medifast's results and people and economies; increases in competition, litigation, consequences of other geopolitical events, natural disasters, acts of war, climate change, stockholder activism, regulatory changes, inflation, labor shortages, supply chain issues and the resulting impact on market conditions and consumer sentiment and spending; and a failure of internal control over financial reporting. Although Medifast believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and other filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of LifeStance Health Group, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of LFST during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of LifeStance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 initial public stock offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining LifeStance Health's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (ii) the percentage of in-person visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance Health was increasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby causing LifeStance Health's operating expenses to increase substantially; (iii) LifeStance Health had lost a large number of physicians due to burn-out and, as a result, its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the initial public offering's registration statement, and LifeStance Health had been expending additional costs to onboard new physicians who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the initial public offering's registration statement represented.
DEADLINE: October 11, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/lifestance-health-group-loss-submission-form/?id=31379&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of LFST during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 11, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PASADENA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JRW Realty, a nationwide commercial brokerage focused on vetting and sourcing net-leased properties for its institutional buyers, announced it has facilitated the closing of a 142,627-square-foot Schnucks grocery store priced at $16,133,800 in the Rockford, Ill., suburb of Loves Park.
The sourcing and closing on behalf of JRW Realty's client was facilitated by real estate advisor Carol Vena under the guidance of Melinda Marston, JRW Realty's president of single-tenant net lease. Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller.
Marston said the property fit the requirements of the firm's institutional buyers, who are actively looking to expand their portfolios with net-leased properties occupied by necessity-based tenants with BBB- or higher investment-grade credit or private tenants with equivalent financial strength.
"We are glad to have been able to source and facilitate the closing of this property on behalf of our client," Marston said. "Our clients are able to close quickly when we bring them grocery-anchored shopping centers and single-tenant net-leased properties backed by necessity-based creditworthy tenants."
Marston said JRW Realty's streamlined processes allow for rapid and effective completion of net lease transactions.
"As the economic environment changes, it is important to find partners dedicated to sourcing the right deals," Marston said. "We are always on the lookout for properties that meet our buyers' criteria. Due to our buyers having a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity, they are able to swiftly deploy their capital and close in as little as 28 days from contract."
JRW Realty is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that has closed on more than 900 properties valued at more than $3.6 billion on behalf of its clients. JRW Realty's team places special focus on due diligence, reviewing over 100 properties each week and only choosing to source for clients the best 3-4 percent according to their rigorous acquisition criteria. For more information, visit www.jrwrealty.com.
Single-Tenant Net Lease Acquisitions Contacts
Melinda Marston, President - STNL
CA DRE #01950977
melinda@jrwrealty.com
(626) 696-2910
Carol Vena, Real Estate Advisor
CA DRE #02164430
carol@jrwrealty.com
(626) 720-1669
Multi-Tenant Retail Acquisitions Contact
Joel Staffilino, President - Multi-Tenant Retail
jstaffilino@jrwrealty.com
(513) 227-4502
Media Inquiries
press@jrwrealty.com
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Another Premier League trophy was virtually in Manchester City’s hands. All it needed was Riyad Mahrez to convert a penalty, like he had done in each of his previous seven attempts from the spot this season.
Not this time.
There’s still plenty of life in this absorbing title race after Mahrez had a penalty saved in the 86th minute, leaving City to settle for a 2-2 draw at West Ham and a four-point lead over Liverpool heading into the final week of the season.
Liverpool heads to Southampton for its game in hand on Tuesday, needing at least a point to take the title race to Sunday — the last day of the season. A win is probably required, though, given City has a superior goal difference of 7 compared to Liverpool.
City finishes at home to Aston Villa and that throws up an intriguing storyline. Villa is coached by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, who was never able to win the league for Liverpool. He still could — but as a manager of another team.
Liverpool hosts Wolverhampton in its last game and still, somehow, retains hope of an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies having won both domestic cups and reached the Champions League final.
“We couldn’t expect different with this Liverpool — they are almost the perfect team,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “We didn’t expect to win the title with three, four or five games to spare.”
It could have basically been over by now, however, had Mahrez put his spot kick past Fabianski.
Guardiola hardly flinched when Fabianski dived to his left and clawed away the penalty, which was at an inviting height for a goalkeeper. After a few seconds, Guardiola scratched the side of his head and rubbed his face, and didn’t appear too disheartened at the final whistle as he shared an embrace with Mark Noble — West Ham’s long-serving midfielder who is retiring at the end of the season and was making his final home appearance for the club.
It’s Mahrez’s first failure from the spot this season, but he has history. In the 2018-19 campaign — another City vs. Liverpool title race that went to the final day — the Algeria winger smashed a penalty over the crossbar late in the game in a 0-0 draw at Anfield.
City went on to claim the title and is favorite to do so again.
“We won’t look at anyone else — we’ll just try and win our game,” Guardiola said. “I’m pretty sure the Etihad Stadium will be full and they’ll be supporting us.”
RELEGATION FIGHT
It’s just as tense at the other end of the standings, though Leeds provided a twist in the relegation fight.
Leeds scored in the second minute of stoppage time through Pascal Struijk to salvage a 1-1 draw against Brighton and move out of the relegation zone at Burnley’s expense.
Burnley lost 1-0 at Tottenham a few hours earlier — Harry Kane scored the winner from the penalty spot — and dropped into third-to-last place, one point behind Leeds.
That left Everton with the chance to guarantee top-flight survival by beating Brentford, only to lose 3-2 after having defender Jarrad Branthwaite sent off in the 18th minute — when Everton was leading 1-0 — and then substitute Salomon Rondon red-carded in the 88th.
Richarlison had reclaimed the lead for Everton with a penalty in first-half stoppage time, but Brentford replied with two goals in two minutes from the 62nd.
Everton stayed on 36 points, with Leeds on 35 and Burnley on 34.
Everton and Burnley have two games left and Leeds has just one.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFICATION
The race for Champions League qualification is heading for the final day, too, with Tottenham climbing into fourth place — two points ahead of north London rival Arsenal — by beating Burnley.
Kane grabbed what proved to be the winning goal in the eighth minute of first-half stoppage time, converting from the spot after the ball struck the outstretched arm of Burnley striker Ashley Barnes following a flick by Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez.
Over to you, Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s team has two games remaining compared to Tottenham’s one, the first coming at Newcastle on Monday.
Tottenham finishes the season at Norwich, while Arsenal hosts Everton.
MESSY END
Watford’s season is coming to a messy end under departing manager Roy Hodgson, a 5-1 home loss to Leicester leaving his team a point above last-place Norwich.
Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes both scored twice and James Maddison netted the other for Leicester, which is on course for a fifth straight top-half finish.
Watford tied the all-time top-flight record of 15 home losses in a season with this latest setback coming in front of Rob Edwards, the incoming head coach who is replacing the 74-year-old Hodgson.
Joao Pedro’s deflected effort gave an early lead to Watford, which is already relegated along with Norwich.
Norwich drew 1-1 at Wolves and it was the same score between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
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HELSINKI, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trevian acted as the buyer's advisor for the purchase, by private markets investment manager Partners Group, of the SaKa Hallikiinteistöt real estate portfolio in Finland. The portfolio contains 140,000 m2 of real estate in Finland's most central logistics and industrial areas. Trevian will manage the portfolio post acquisition, and the parties aim to grow the portfolio further. Logistics are an attractive and sought-after sector in the real estate investment industry.
The SaKa portfolio transaction, which includes a total of 20 properties, is one of the largest in Trevian's history. Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, is the primary owner, while Trevian is also invested in the portfolio and will continue as the real estate asset manager of the portfolio. The sellers in the transaction were Mandatum and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company.
The logistics and industrial sector has become one of the most appealing in real estate, supported by the rise of online shopping, increased logistics needs, and office space purpose redesign. Occupancy is becoming tighter, and it can be difficult for occupiers to find good premises; for example, the market vacancy rate is around 4% and has been decreasing for a long time, which underlines the strength of the sector.
"We are proud that we were able to facilitate the completion of the transaction. In the future, our goal is to increase the portfolio even further, and buy more assets of similar characteristics. Amidst the challenges of the general market situation, we establish a new and important relationship with Partners Group through this transaction, further strengthening our position as Finland's leading commercial real estate asset manager", says Investment Director Risto Vuorenrinne from Trevian.
Partners Group, alongside Trevian, will execute the value creation plan and seek to scale the portfolio into a leading platform in Finland. Key value creation initiatives will include re-leasing assets at market rents, executing extensions to fulfil tenant expansion needs, as well as targeted capex initiatives to upgrade facilities with a strong focus on ESG-enhancement.
"We have been actively targeting the logistics sector across Europe and investing in select opportunities in strategic growth locations. The way we work, live, and consume is fundamentally changing and is increasing the demand for logistics occupiers in Finland, an export market relying on logistics to support its key economic industries," says Johan Johansson, Private Real Estate Europe, at Partners Group.
For additional information please contact:
Risto Vuorenrinne
Investment Director
Trevian Asset Management
+358 50 313 9350
risto.vuorenrinne@trevian.fi
www.trevian.fi
Trevian Asset Management is a Finnish investment and asset management company specializing in commercial and residential properties. The company was established in 2012 and is owned by its key personnel. The company produces actively managed real estate equity funds and asset management services optimized for its customers. The services are focused especially for institutional real estate investors, banks, and other professional investors. Trevian's assets under management near 1.0B€. www.trevian.fi/en/
About Partners Group
Partners Group is a leading global private markets firm. Since 1996, the firm has invested USD 185 billion in private equity, private real estate, private debt, and private infrastructure on behalf of its clients globally. Partners Group seeks to generate strong returns through capitalizing on thematic growth trends and transforming attractive businesses and assets into market leaders. The firm is a committed, responsible investor and aims to create sustainable returns with lasting, positive impact for all its stakeholders. With USD 131 billion in assets under management as of 30 June 2022, Partners Group provides an innovative range of bespoke client solutions to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private individuals globally. The firm employs more than 1,600 diverse professionals across 20 offices worldwide and has regional headquarters in Baar-Zug, Switzerland; Denver, USA; and Singapore. It has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2006 (symbol: PGHN). For more information, please visit www.partnersgroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Delta Dental is one of only two perennial winners since beginning of recognition program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Arkansas has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Arkansas for the 10th consecutive year in the 2022 survey conducted by Arkansas Business Publishing Group and Workforce Research Group. Delta Dental is one of only two Arkansas companies that have won the recognition every year since the survey was launched in 2013.
The largest provider of dental benefits in the state, Delta Dental of Arkansas has a passion for making people smile, starting with its workforce. It invests heavily in the onboarding, ongoing training and professional development of its team. All employees, including those in non-supervisory or non-executive roles, are actively encouraged to participate in career-aligned programs, leadership education and internal advancement opportunities. Furthermore, Delta Dental provides competitive salaries and bonuses, excellent insurance and retirement benefits and above-average paid time off to facilitate a healthy work/life balance.
"We are pleased and deeply grateful that our employees voted Delta Dental of Arkansas as one of the Best Places to Work for the 10th year in a row," said President and CEO Kristin Merlo. "The endorsement reflects their appreciation of teamwork, mutual trust and commitment to deliver on our core values. It takes all of us to create a great company that serves our customers with sustained levels of excellence."
To be considered in the annual Best Places to Work in Arkansas survey, companies from across the state pay a fee to participate in an employee satisfaction survey about their work environment, workplace policies, career advancement options and more.
The complete list of honorees includes 50 companies, including perennial winners Delta Dental of Arkansas and St. Bernards Medical Center. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/36nYS20.
Delta Dental of Arkansas is the largest dental benefits provider in the state, helping more than 800,000 Arkansans keep their smiles healthy through commercial and Medicaid coverage. As a not-for-profit company, Delta Dental is committed to improving the oral health of Arkansans through the philanthropic efforts of its Foundation, which donated more than $3 million to support oral health education initiatives in the last three years. For more information, visit https://www.deltadentalar.com/.
Media Contact: Claudia Utley
Public Relations & Social Media Strategist
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– Created and executive produced by Anthony Q. Farrell (THE OFFICE), and from Counterfeit Pictures, production is currently underway in Toronto on eight half-hour episodes –
– Taylor Love (MOST DANGEROUS GAME), Varun Saranga (WYNNONA EARP), and Robin Duke (SCHITT'S CREEK) round out the SHELVED cast –
– Dan Bennett, Shane Corkery, and Anton Leo of Counterfeit Pictures (ROAST BATTLE CANADA, SUNNYSIDE) executive produce –
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TORONTO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CTV, together with award-winning independent production company Counterfeit Pictures, announced today the cast joining the new original comedy series, SHELVED. Created by Playback Magazine's 2021 Showrunner of the Year recipient Anthony Q. Farrell (THE OFFICE), Lyndie Greenwood (THE EXPANSE), Chris Sandiford (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS), Dakota Ray Hebert (Run Woman Run), and Paul Braunstein (BARONESS VON SKETCH) are confirmed to lead the cast of the eight-episode, half-hour series. With production currently underway in Toronto, Taylor Love (MOST DANGEROUS GAME), Varun Saranga (WYNNONA EARP), and Robin Duke (SCHITT'S CREEK) round out the ensemble cast.
"We are thrilled to be teaming up Anthony Q. Farrell and the Counterfeit Pictures team to bring this hilarious new series to CTV," said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. "Stacked with a stellar cast and an established writers room, SHELVED is poised to be Canada's next great comedy series."
"Talk to any librarian and they will tell you the stories that walk through their door are frequently interesting. When that library is in Parkdale, one of the most eclectic parts of one of the most diverse cities in the world, they become endlessly interesting," said Anthony Q. Farrell, Showrunner and Executive Producer. "The writers and I have had enormous fun developing the world of SHELVED, and we are all incredibly excited about this phenomenal cast bringing our words to life."
"As a long-time Parkdale resident, library obsessive, and unofficial president of the Anthony Q. Farrell fan club, this show is an absolute dream come true," said Shane Corkery, Counterfeit Pictures. "We couldn't be more excited to bring SHELVED to CTV. Also, go support your local library."
Executive produced by Farrell, SHELVED is a single-camera work-place comedy centered around the lives of the employees and patrons at the Jameson Public Library in Parkdale as they go about their lives in this unassuming yet extraordinary place. Greenwood stars in SHELVED as Wendy, Head of the Jameson Branch. Wendy is an energetic dreamer who always sees the best in people and cares passionately about her library and the community of Parkdale. The staff at Jameson Public Library also includes the fastidious and judgmental Howard (Sandiford), who begrudgingly joins the team after getting transferred from the prestigious Midtown branch; social rights activist Jaq (Hebert), who is obsessed with dystopian Young Adult novels and calling out micro-aggressions; and Assistant Branch Head, Bryce (Braunstein), a conservative devoted to conspiracy theories and following the letter of library law.
Lyndie Greenwood
Lyndie Greenwood has appeared in several regular and reoccurring roles for television including THE EXPANSE, S.W.A.T., STAR, SLEEPY HOLLOW, and NIKITA. Greenwood's feature film roles include The World Without You, Cut To The Chase, and This Movie Is Broken. Greenwood is repped by Management 360.
Chris Sandiford
Chris Sandiford is an actor and comedian whose television credits include multiple seasons of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS for FX, GHOSTS, CAVENDISH, TALLBOYZ, and the recent Netflix series GOD'S FAVORITE IDIOT. Sandiford was also recently seen in the feature Moonfall. He is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Play Management.
Dakota Ray Hebert
Dakota Ray Hebert is an actress and comic who recently starred in the award-winning feature film Run Woman Run, for which she won the Best Actress Award at last years' American Indian Film Festival and the Vancouver Film Festival. Her first televised stand-up set will be on the upcoming COMEDY NIGHT WITH RICK MERCER. She is repped by Oscar, Abrams, Zimel, & Associates.
Paul BraunsteinPaul Braunstein is a familiar face from Canadian film and television whose TV credits include BARONESS VON SKETCH, BURDEN OF TRUTH, MURDOCH MYSTERIES, and OCTOBER FACTION. He is repped by The Characters.
Alongside Farrell, SHELVED is executive produced by Dan Bennett, Shane Corkery, and Anton Leo of Counterfeit Pictures. Jay Vaidya serves as co-executive producer, Sadiya Durrani as co-producer, and Colin Brunton produces. Aleysa Young (THE KIDS IN THE HALL, RUN THE BURBS) serves as executive producer and pilot director. Additional directors for SHELVED's first season include Cory Bowles, Joyce Wong, Cazhhmere, and Samantha MacAdam.
Bell Media Distribution is the international rights holder for SHELVED. The series is produced by Counterfeit Pictures in association with CTV, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund and the Bell Fund. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Chris Kelley is Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Pat DiVittorio is Vice-President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Karine Moses is Senior Vice-President, Content Development & News, Bell Media and Vice Chair, Québec, Bell.
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About Counterfeit Pictures
COUNTERFEIT PICTURES was established by Anton Leo, Shane Corkery and Dan Bennett. Their credits include the award-winning SUNNYSIDE (CityTV/FX Canada), DARK CARGO (YouTube Premium) and the mockumentary DECOYS (CBC Gem). They have also produced, in association with Just For Laughs, six stand-up comedy specials, including MARK FORWARD WINS ALL THE AWARDS and DEBRA DIGIOVANNI: HERE'S THE THING (Crave). Most recently, they co-produced a new season of THE STAND-UP SHOW WITH JON DORE (CTV Comedy), two seasons of ROAST BATTLE CANADA (CTV Comedy) and COMEDY NIGHT WITH RICK MERCER (CBC) which will debut this fall. Learn more at: counterfeitpictures.com
About Bell Media Original Productions
Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada's most-watched and most-acclaimed original programming, working with the best Canadian independent producers in the country. Hit series commissioned by CTV include #1 Canadian drama TRANSPLANT; record-breaking Canadian format THE AMAZING RACE CANADA; and comedy series CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING and JANN; as well as upcoming scripted series SULLIVAN'S CROSSING, and unscripted dating series FARMING FOR LOVE. Among the original series on Bell Media specialty and streaming platforms are CTV Life Channel's culinary series MARY MAKES IT EASY with Mary Berg; CTV Comedy Channel's ROAST BATTLE CANADA and the upcoming ACTING GOOD. Crave Originals include hit series LETTERKENNY, CANADA'S DRAG RACE, and WAY OVER ME (SORTEZ-MOI DE MOI); docuseries DARK SIDE OF THE RING; and acclaimed documentaries FANNY: THE RIGHT TO ROCK and A.RTIFICIAL I.MMORTALITY. Discovery is home to Bell Media's hit factual series and franchises HIGHWAY THRU HELL, HEAVY RESCUE: 401, and MUD MOUNTAIN HAULERS, and others. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. Learn more at www.BellMedia.ca.
About CTV
CTV is Canada's #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies, streaming on demand from CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada's most-watched television network for the past 21 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada's highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV's parent company is Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.
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SOURCE CTV | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/new-ctv-original-comedy-shelved-announces-lyndie-greenwood-chris-sandiford-dakota-ray-hebert-paul-braunstein-series-leads/ | 2022-06-29T18:27:55Z |
EVANSTON, Ill., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy's newest location in Charleston, West Virginia hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Academy.
Speaking of the event and the expansion into this new region, Steve Gold, CEO of 160 Driving Academy remarked, "There are many exciting things happening in Charleston – opening our school here has been a wonderful endeavor since day one. This region is a great fit for us and we will be opening two additional locations in Ceredo-Kenova and Mineral Wells within the next month. Given the high paying transportation industry jobs throughout the state, we are thrilled to bring our recruiting, training and job placement model to West Virginia residents at all three 160 Driving Academy locations."
The Ribbon Cutting Event for the Charleston Location occurred on Friday, July 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendees included the 160 Driving Academy Ohio River Valley Leadership team, the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, several media outlets, local partners and many enthusiastic students and recent graduates of the Academy.
The Charleston Branch is located at 1615 Kanawha Blvd W. Charleston, West Virginia 25387.
Overview of 160 Driving Academy CDL Training Programs in Charleston:
- Starting salaries for 160 Driving Academy graduates (on average) start at $65,000/annual, with tremendous growth potential
- Commercial Truck Driving is one of today's fastest growing career paths. Estimates predict 300,000 new jobs for CDL Holders.
- Technologically Driven: Our unique and data-driven programs focus deeply on driver safety and personalized analytics to provide our students with individual feedback and top of the line instruction via our proprietary App.
- Lifelong Career Support: We offer continuous job placement opportunities through our subsidiary company, Truckers Network.
160 Driving Academy is the nation's largest commercial driving school. As the fastest growing vocational school in the country, in 2022 alone, the Company will train over 35,000 students on how to safely operate a semi-truck across its 130-school system. 160 Driving Academy is licensed and operates in 43 states and each school is certified and licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Entry Level Driver Training Program. The 160 Driving Academy is integrated with over 400 Workforce offices nationwide to create jobs for unemployed and underemployed workers.
The 160 Driving Academy supplies the largest employers in the nation with an unparalleled level of recruiting, high-quality training, safety effectiveness, and driver analytics. Many of these employers have trusted the Company to provide the majority of their driving workforce.
160 Driving Academy's sister companies, the 160 Truckers Network, and the 160 Driver Score provide the most advanced job placement and compliance scoring capabilities in the industry.
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(The Hill) – The Biden administration on Monday said doctors and hospitals need to follow federal law and provide abortions if there is a medical emergency and the health or life of the patient is at risk, regardless of state law.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) protects providers when offering legally-mandated, life- or health-saving abortion services in emergency situations.
Administration officials said the federal government can penalize doctors or hospitals that fail to provide care in those circumstances.
“Under the law, no matter where you live, women have the right to emergency care — including abortion care,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “Today, in no uncertain terms, we are reinforcing that we expect providers to continue offering these services, and that federal law preempts state abortion bans when needed for emergency care.”
The announcement follows President Biden’s executive order on reproductive health issued Friday, and comes as the White House fends off criticism for its seemingly sluggish response to the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
EMTALA has been on the books for over 30 years. Under the law, if an emergency medical condition is found to exist, the hospital must provide available stabilizing treatment or an appropriate transfer to another hospital that has the capabilities to provide stabilizing treatment.
HHS officials on a call with reporters said the administration is not making any new policy or changes to the existing law. The point of the guidance is to remind providers that the EMTALA law exists, and preempts any state restrictions.
The law leaves it up to a physician to determine what qualifies as an emergency medical condition for a pregnant patient, but the administration listed examples such as ectopic pregnancy, complications of miscarriage or severe preeclampsia.
Under the law, providers don’t need to wait for a patient’s condition to worsen. If there is an emergency, a physician or other provider must provide stabilizing treatment.
Any state laws or mandates that employ a more restrictive definition of an emergency medical condition are preempted by the federal statute, HHS said.
The guidance from the administration comes as dozens of states enact strict abortion bans in the wake of the ruling. Some states make explicit exceptions for the health and life of a mother, but others don’t.
Providers in some states have said they fear prosecution under the news laws if they perform an emergency abortion. Senior HHS officials told reporters the guidance is meant to provide reassurance for those hospitals and physicians that they should trust their clinical judgment.
“We heard a lot from physicians that we needed to be clearer on these points because people were still too scared to treat people,” a senior HHS official said.
In a letter dated Monday, Becerra reassured health providers they will be protected.
“[I]f a physician believes that a pregnant patient at an emergency department, including certain labor and delivery departments, is experiencing an emergency medical condition as defined by EMTALA, and that abortion is the stabilizing treatment necessary to resolve that condition, the physician must provide that treatment.”
EMTALA is a complaint driven process, and an investigation can’t occur without a complaint to the federal government.
Each violation will cost a hospital $119,942 if it has over 100 beds, and $59,973 for hospitals under 100 beds.
Hospitals could also lose their Medicare and Medicaid provider agreements, and private citizens who are harmed by a physician’s or hospital’s failure to provide stabilizing treatment may file a civil suit against the hospital to obtain damages.
Additionally, an individual physician could also face civil penalties of $119,942 per violation. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/white-house-says-hospitals-doctors-must-give-abortions-in-emergencies/ | 2022-07-12T00:42:53Z |
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingswood Acquisition Corp. ("KWAC"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it had been informed that the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") had, effective as of approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 13, 2022, suspending trading with respect to KWAC's Class A common stock, redeemable warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock, and units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock and three-fourths of one redeemable warrant (collectively, "KWAC Securities"), due to KWAC's non-compliance with Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual, which requires listed acquisition companies to maintain certain average aggregate global market capitalization standards. The NYSE will apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to delist the KWAC Securities upon completion of all applicable procedures. KWAC does not intend to appeal the NYSE staff's determination and, accordingly, KWAC expects that the KWAC Securities will be delisted.
KWAC intends to transfer the listings of the KWAC Securities to the OTC Markets Group Inc. ("OTC Exchange"), where KWAC has applied to list the KWAC Securities. KWAC anticipates that the listings of the KWAC Securities will be transferred to and resume trading on the OTC Exchange on or about July 14, 2022. Following such transfer, KWAC will continue to file the same types of periodic reports and other information it currently files with the SEC.
As previously announced, KWAC, Binah Capital Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of KWAC ("Holdings"), Kingswood Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings, Wentworth Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings, and Wentworth Management Services LLC, entered into an agreement and plan of merger on July 7, 2022 ("Merger Agreement") pursuant to which, among other things, Holdings will acquire KWAC and Wentworth for consideration of a combination of shares in Holdings and assumption of indebtedness. Upon closing of the business combination contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Holdings is expected to list certain of the securities being delivered to KWAC's security holders as consideration for the business combination on NYSE, the Nasdaq Stock Market, NYSE American or other national exchange.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this report, words such as "may", "should", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It
In connection with the business combination, Binah Capital Group, Inc. ("Holdings") intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a proxy statement for the stockholders of KWAC that also constitutes a prospectus of Holdings. KWAC urges investors, stockholders, and other interested persons to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus as well as other documents filed with the SEC because these documents will contain important information about KWAC, Holdings, Wentworth Management Services LLC ("Wentworth"), and the business combination. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement will be mailed to stockholders of KWAC as of a record date to be established for voting on the business combination. Stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the proxy statement/prospectus, without charge by directing a request to: Kingswood Acquisition Corp., 17 Battery Place, Room 625, New York, NY 10004. The preliminary and definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).
No Offer or Solicitation
This Current Report on Form 8-K is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
Participants in Solicitation
KWAC, Holdings, Wentworth and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the business combination under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of KWAC is set forth in KWAC's Prospectus relating to its initial public offering (the "IPO Prospectus"), which was filed with the SEC on November 23, 2020. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the stockholders in connection with the business combination will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
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Data to be presented at the 2022 AACR annual meeting highlights the unique nature of post-chemotherapy derived gene expression signatures in stratifying patient outcomes
IRVING, Texas, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, to present findings that provide a deeper understanding that tumor expression of genes related to extent of drug exposure, stratified by p53 status, is associated with clinical outcomes on the common chemotherapeutic regimens used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). These results will be presented at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting being held April 8 - 13, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The research with poster titled, "Prognostic and predictive drug-induced gene signatures for colorectal cancer patients personalized based on p53 status and treatment with FOLFOX, 5-FU, oxaliplatin or irinotecan" (Abstract #1231), was led by Wafik El-Deiry, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, Director of Brown University's Legorreta Cancer Center, Associate Dean at the Warren Alpert Medical School, a member of Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance (POA). Caris' POA is a growing network of leading cancer centers across the globe that collaborate to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. This work is being presented in New Orleans by Lindsey Carlsen, a Pathobiology graduate student in the EL-DEIRY Lab at Brown.
The goal of this study was to identify predictive biomarkers for chemotherapies used in CRC. The study used CRC cell lines to identify differentially expressed genes following 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, or oxaliplatin treatment and stratified the signatures based on p53 status. From these in vitro studies, the researchers then examined whether these genes and gene signatures could predict CRC patient outcomes following chemotherapy (FOLFOX, 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan or oxaliplatin). 2,983 wild-type and 6,229 loss-of-function p53 CRC patient samples were analyzed by DNA/RNA next-generation sequencing at Caris Life Sciences. Real-world survival outcomes were inferred from insurance claims data and Kaplan-Meier estimates. Both prognostic and non-prognostic gene expression had a significant effect on survival outcomes following specific drug treatments.
"This study helps us understand the importance that gene signatures have in demonstrating an enhanced predictive ability compared to individual transcripts," said El-Deiry. "Bridging basic and clinical research, this research allows us to better understand which therapies are more likely to benefit CRC patients." The study found that tumor expression of genes related to drug exposure can predict outcomes after chemotherapy treatment:
- High EGR1 and FOS mRNA independently predict response to FOLFOX in patients with wild-type p53 tumors.
- Low CCNB1 mRNA correlates with good prognosis of CRC patients with tumors harboring TP53 loss of function mutations.
- Low expression of BTG2 predicts better prognosis in patients with MSI-High TP53 mutated tumors.
- Gene signatures may demonstrate enhanced predictive ability as compared to individual transcript effects.
"Caris is focused on biomarkers that can predict patient response to the newest therapies, but also tried and true chemotherapies like FOLFOX," said W. Michael Korn, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Caris. "We are excited to see the translational research capability empowered by the tremendous multi-omic data and analytical tools that Caris has developed and continues to make progress on."
Caris' comprehensive molecular profiling assesses whole exome (DNA), whole transcriptome (RNA) and protein expression, providing an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the translational research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
Caris will present additional data from studies demonstrating the critical role of precision medicine and molecular profiling in the treatment of cancer. All presentations will be made available online through Caris' website beginning April 8, 2022.
Additional Presentations Reveal Impact of Comprehensive Molecular Profiling and Potential Clinical Actionability
- Comprehensive characterization of FGF/FGFR alterations in invasive breast cancers (Abstract #5793)
FGFR signaling is central for cancer cell proliferation, migration, angiogenesis and survival; FGFR alterations have become clinically actionable in increasing number of cancer types. This study evaluated the incidence and characterization of numerous FGF/FGFR alterations in over 12,000 invasive breast cancers and highlighted the tremendous heterogeneity of FGF/FGFR alterations in various histologic and molecular subtypes as well as different metastatic sites of breast cancer. Further, the associations of FGFR alterations and resistance to therapies were shown in a large clinical database with matched molecular results. - Genomic and immune characteristics of EGFR subtypes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (Abstract #4119)
While EGFR mutant NSCLC tumors generally are resistant to PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, a small subset of patients can have durable responses. EGFR-mutant tumors demonstrate significant molecular heterogeneity, however, there is a lack of clarity on the genomic and immune profiles of EGFR mutation subtypes, and further elucidation of this may help in identifying patients likely to respond to immune based therapies. Leveraging the multi-omic molecular data generated by Next-Generation Sequencing of DNA and RNA on a large cohort of NSCLC tumors, this study confirms the decreased immunogenicity associated with most subtypes of EGFR mutations manifested by biomarkers including PD-L1, TMB and CD8+ T cell infiltration; and reveals rare EGFR mutations associated with favorable immune profile that may suggest responsiveness to immune therapy.
About Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale clinico-genomic database and cognitive computing needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This information provides an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the basic, fundamental research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
With a primary focus on cancer, Caris' suite of market-leading molecular profiling offerings assesses DNA, RNA and proteins to reveal a molecular blueprint that helps patients, physicians and researchers better detect, diagnose and treat patients. Caris' latest advancement, which is currently available within its Precision Oncology Alliance, is a blood-based, circulating nucleic acids sequencing (cNAS) assay that combines comprehensive molecular analysis (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing from blood) and serial monitoring – making it the most powerful liquid biopsy assay ever developed.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Denver, Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris provides services throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and other international markets. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com or follow us on Twitter (@CarisLS).
Caris Life Sciences Media Contact:
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KOLKATA, India, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prabha Khaitan Foundation, India, and Grammy Award winner Riki Kej, are pleased to announce a brand new initiative #ReWear4Earth which will focus on fashion and sustainability. The initiative was inspired by Grammy Award Winner Ricky Kej after he tweeted his pictures earlier this year wearing the same outfit on two of the biggest platforms on the planet - while winning his Grammy Award in Las Vegas and on the Cannes Red Carpet with the hashtag #ReWear4Earth.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation, a non-profit organisation based in Kolkata (India) that helps in creating awareness of sustainable development and India's ecosystem and biodiversity, got in touch with the Grammy Award winner and together decided to launch this campaign. For decades, repeating an outfit for galas and events would be considered a fashion blunder - encouraging people to switch up outfits for every event, making clothes 'Single Use'. It's time to change that narrative. It's time to consider the planet in this equation. Fashion can be trendy more than once. Everyone needs to buy fewer clothes and wear them repeatedly, proudly.
Fast fashion isn't always fashionable. Especially when we consider its impact on our planet (The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries on the planet). The use of toxic textile dyes, cheap materials and massive use of water translates to environmental pollution and degradation. In addition, micro-plastics and chemical contaminants leach out from fabrics and find their way into the oceans. Microplastics play a significant part in the killing of over 100 million marine animals and over 1 million seabirds each year. Most fabrics today are not entirely biodegradable and end up in a landfill, or in the oceans.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation and Grammy Award Winner Ricky Kej request everyone to ReWear outfits for different occasions and do their part in reducing damage dealt to the Earth.
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Magbegor, Stewart power Storm to 74-71 win over Sky
SEATTLE (AP) — Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points, Breanna Stewart added 13 and the Seattle Storm beat the Chicago Sky 74-71. Magbegor added six rebounds and four assists, and Stewart had four steals for the Storm (2-3). Seattle led 74-62 after Gabby Williams’ 3-pointer with 2:28 remaining. Candace Parker scored the final seven points in a 9-0 Chicago run to close out the game. The Sky (2-2) had the ball with 9.1 seconds left, but Allie Quigley misfired on a 22-footer on the game’s final shot. Azura Stevens led Chicago with 18 points. Parker finished with 11 points and nine rebounds. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/magbegor-stewart-power-storm-to-74-71-win-over-sky/ | 2022-05-19T06:25:26Z |
Antonio Viana resigns as director on June 30th 2022
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atento S.A. (NYSE: ATTO, "Atento" or the "Company"), one of the largest providers worldwide and the leading company in customer relationship services and business process outsourcing (CRM / BPO) in Latin America, announces its Annual Shareholders Meeting was held in Luxembourg in June 29th 2022, immediately followed by an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting (jointly, the "Annual Meetings"). 80.89% of the Company's share capital excluding treasury shares participated in the Annual Meetings.
The Company's shareholders approved each of the items submitted for approval at the Annual Meeting, including in particular the appointment of Akshay Shah as Class I director, immediately effective and for a period expiring at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in 2024, the renewal of Mr. Carlos López-Abadía Rodrigo, Mr. Robert William Payne and Mr. Antenor Camargo, as class II directors, of the Company for a period expiring at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in 2025 and the ratification of the recent appointment by cooptation of Mr. Anil Bhalla as class I director for a period expiring at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held in 2024. In addition, other ordinary matters were also approved including the individual and consolidated annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ended on December 31, 2021 and the allocation of results.
The complete list of resolutions and results of the votes on each of them is published in the Investor Relations section of our website: Atento - Financials - SEC Filings
Likewise, on June 30th 2022 Antonio Viana-Baptista submitted to the Company's board of directors notice of his resignation from his position as a Class III director of the Board, with such resignation to be effective immediately. Mr. Viana's resignation was not due to any disagreement relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
About Atento
Atento is the largest provider of customer relationship management and business process outsourcing ("CRM BPO") services in Latin America, and among the top providers globally. Atento is also a leading provider of nearshoring CRM BPO services to companies that carry out their activities in the United States. Since 1999, the company has developed its business model in 14 countries where it employs approximately 150,000 people. Atento has over 400 clients to whom it offers a wide range of CRM BPO services through multiple channels. Atento's clients are mostly leading multinational corporations in industries such as telecommunications, banking and financial services, health, retail and public administrations, among others. Atento's shares trade under the symbol ATTO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In 2019, Atento was named one of the World's 25 Best Multinational Workplaces and one of the Best Multinationals to Work for in Latin America by Great Place to Work®. Also, in 2021 Everest named Atento as a star performer. Gartner named the company as a leader for two years in a row, since 2021 in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. For more information visit www.atento.com
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Academy of St Martin wind musicians who will perform in Thomasville Tuesday include, from left, Julie Price, Tom Blomfield, Stephen Stirling and James Burke. The quartet will perform with guest pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.
THOMASVILLE — Thomasville Entertainment Foundation’s 84th concert season continues Tuesday with a unique ensemble of acclaimed musicians performing an evening of 18th- and 19th-century music.
Britain’s Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble will take the stage for the Tuesday-evening concert, and seats remain available at press time.
“This is a wonderful program, truly some of the greatest works ever composed for wind instruments, by Mozart and Beethoven, among others,” Karl Barton, TEF vice president for production, who is himself an accomplished musician and music educator, said in a news release. “As just one example, Mozart felt his Quintet in E-flat for piano and winds, which this ensemble will be performing for us, was the best work he ever wrote.”
The wind ensemble also will perform Reinecke’s Trio in A-minor for oboe, horn and piano; Brahms’ Sonata in E-flat for clarinet and piano, and Beethoven’s Quintet in E-flat for piano and winds.
The ensemble includes Academy musicians Tom Blomfield, who plays oboe; James Burke, clarinet; Julie Price, bassoon; and Stephen Stirling, hor,; with guest Simon Crawford-Phillips adding piano accompaniment.
“This is the first time in our 84-year history that TEF has presented a true wind ensemble, and the fact that these musicians are representing London’s venerable Academy of St Martin in the Fields makes this evening even more special,” TEF Executive and Artistic Director Rick Ivey said. “The academy is one of the world’s premiere chamber orchestras, and we’ve been privileged to bring them and their diverse ensembles to Thomasville many times over the years.”
Concert time is 7:30 p.m. in the Thomasville Center for the Arts’ intimate 1915 auditorium, a unique performance space with excellent acoustics that is perfectly suited for this type of chamber music program, Ivey added.
Tickets are $38 for adults, $15 for students, and all seats are reserved. Tickets can be purchased by calling the TEF office or online at TEFconcerts.com with an additional online processing fee. TEF also makes available a number of free Tickets for Teens for its concert events, funded by a grant from the Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation and a generous anonymous donor to TEF’s Education Fund.
For more information, contact the Thomasville Entertainment Foundation at (229) 226-7404.
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Appoints Interim CEO
Elects New Chair; Separates Chair and CEO Roles
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) today announced that its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Gary S. Michel as chair and CEO. Upon his resignation, the Board appointed Kevin C. Lilly, most recently the company's executive vice president and chief information officer, as interim CEO. In addition, current independent director David G. Nord, former chairman and CEO of Hubbell Incorporated, was elected chair of JELD-WEN's Board of Directors. The Board has initiated a comprehensive search for a new CEO, including consideration of both internal and external candidates.
"We appreciate Gary's leadership and contributions to the company during his tenure," commented Nord. "JELD-WEN remains committed to delivering long-term value to our shareholders. We have confidence in Kevin's leadership and will work closely with him and the management team to ensure that this change is seamless for our customers, shareholders and associates. The Board is committed to conducting a thorough search to identify the best candidate to lead JELD-WEN's continued growth and transformation."
Lilly said, "I am honored to serve in this role at this important time. JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality building products with talented people and world-class brands. I look forward to working alongside the Board, our leadership team and associates to realize our full potential."
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., JELD-WEN is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance interior and exterior building products, offering one of the broadest selections of windows, interior and exterior doors, and wall systems. JELD-WEN delivers a differentiated customer experience, providing construction professionals with durable, energy-efficient products and labor-saving services that help them maximize productivity and create beautiful, secure spaces for all to enjoy. The JELD-WEN team is driven by innovation and committed to creating safe, sustainable environments for customers, associates, and local communities. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide; LaCantina™ and VPI™ in North America; Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe; and Corinthian®, Stegbar®, and Breezway® in Australia. Visit JELD-WEN.com for more information.
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BEIJING, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RISE Education Cayman Ltd ("RISE" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: REDU) announced that it expects to close the merger between RISE and Dada Auto Inc. ("NaaS") previously announced on February 8, 2022 (the "Transaction") after the close of trading hours for the Nasdaq Stock Market later today.
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Did you lose money on investments in Waste Management? If so, please visit Waste Management, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased certain redeemable senior notes (the "Notes") of Waste Management, Inc. ("WM" or the "Company") (NYSE: WM) between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The Notes include the following senior redeemable notes issued by WM in May 2019: (i) 2.95% Senior Notes due 2024; (ii) 3.20% Senior Notes due 2026; (iii) 3.45% Senior Notes due 2029; and (iv) 4.00% Senior Notes due 2039. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On April 14, 2019, WM entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger") to acquire Advanced Disposal Systems, Inc. ("ADS") for $4.9 billion, or $33.15 per share. The Merger was conditioned upon an ADS shareholder vote and obtaining antitrust clearance from regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ").
On October 25, 2019, WM, ADS, and the DOJ entered into a timing agreement that provided for a minimum 70-day settlement period during which the parties would attempt to reach an agreement on DOJ approval for the Merger, which included DOJ approval of the amount of WM's asset divestures. Unbeknownst to investors, during this process the DOJ informed WM that its agreement to divest $200 million in revenue-producing assets to address antitrust concerns would be insufficient for regulatory approval. The DOJ concluded that the combination of WM and ADS would, without divestures significantly in excess of $200 million, cause harm to municipal solid waste disposal in 24 geographic markets across 8 states, and cause harm to small container commercial waste collection in 33 geographic markets located in 6 states.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made materially false and misleading statements throughout the Class Period, including omitting material facts relating to: (i) the DOJ's indication to WM that it would require WM to divest significantly more than $200 million; and (ii) the impact of the DOJ's indication on the completion of the Merger and the redemption of the Notes.
On June 24, 2020, WM disclosed that the Company and ADS had revised the terms of the Merger and that WM needed to divest substantially more assets than previously disclosed to receive DOJ approval for the deal. Under the revised Merger terms, WM agreed to purchase ADS for $4.6 billion, or $30.30 per share, thereby reducing WM's acquisition cost by approximately $300 million to $4.6 billion. In addition, WM and ADS had agreed to sell $835 million worth of assets in an attempt to satisfy antitrust regulators, which assets were responsible for generating approximately $345 million in 2019 revenue. WM also revealed that the deal was now not expected to close until "the end of the third quarter of 2020" – six months later than had been represented by defendants at the start of the Class Period and, critically, after the end date which triggered the redemption feature of the Notes.
On this news, the prices of the Notes fell significantly. For example, the 3.45% Notes fell from 109% on June 23, 2020 to just 103% of par on June 24, 2020.
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Authorities have "contained" a suspect after an armed individual attempted to gain entry to the FBI's Cincinnati field office Thursday before fleeing onto Interstate 71.
The suspect, however, is not in custody, according to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency, and a lockdown remains in effect for a one-mile radius around the intersection of Smith Road and Center Road.
"Remain vigilant and if you are in the area, report anything suspicious to 911," a post of the agency's Facebook said, describing the armed suspect as someone wearing "a gray shirt and body armor."
The warning follows an incident Thursday morning at the FBI's Cincinnati office, where "an armed subject attempt to breach" the facility's Visitor Screening Facility around 9:15 a.m. ET, the FBI in Cincinnati said in a statement.
"Upon the activation of an alarm and a response by armed FBI special agents, the subject fled northbound onto Interstate 71," the statement said. "The FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and local law enforcement partners are on scene near Wilmington, OH trying to resolve this critical incident."
A federal law enforcement source told CNN the suspect was believed to be armed with a nail gun and AR-15. Another federal law enforcement source with knowledge of the incident told CNN that FBI facilities around the country are reviewing their security posture in the wake of the incident.
Interstate 71 remains closed in both directions between US 68 and State Route 73, the county's emergency management said, and State Route 73 is closed between State Route 380 and Mitchell Road
"Law enforcement has traded shots with a male suspect who is wearing a gray shirt and body armor," an earlier post said.
CNN has reached out to the Ohio State Highway Patrol for more information. CNN has also reached out to the FBI Cincinnati field office.
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Hurricanes claim testy win vs. Bruins, take 2-0 series lead
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Nino Niederreiter each scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes overcame the early loss of goalie Antti Raanta to beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. Boston’s David Pastrnak knocked Raanta from the game midway through the first period when he struck the goaltender in the head with a gloved hand as he tried to skate past him. Rookie Pyotr Kochetkov came on in relief of Raanta to finish with 30 saves. Game 3 is Friday night in Boston. Jesper Fast also scored for Carolina. Patrice Bergeron scored twice for Boston. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/04/hurricanes-claim-testy-win-vs-bruins-take-2-0-series-lead/ | 2022-05-05T04:45:28Z |
Friday forecast: Dangerously hot, stay cool
Heat indices 105-110 for most areas through Saturday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Heat remains the big weather story through the weekend, even hotter than yesterday. A cold front will start to approach the area late Sunday and push through Sunday night leading to a chance of rain and cooler temperatures to begin next week.
Taking Action:
- Heat remains the top concern through the weekend. Make sure you’re taking your heat safety precautions seriously: Hydrating by drinking plenty of water and limiting outdoor exposure. Keep your pets in mind as well. Heat indices will be 100-110 for most areas through Sunday.
- While there is a low chance of rain late Sunday, better chance of rain impacting your outdoor plans will be Monday and even a very low chance Tuesday morning. Still not to the point you need to cancel any outdoor plans yet due to differences in the models on how widespread the rain will be so keep checking back in throughout the weekend for updates.
Today: Sunny. Highs in the mid-upper 90s. Winds SE 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the mid-upper 70s. Winds SE around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny. Highs will range from 98-103. Winds S 5-15, gusts up to 25 mph.
Due to a hot day Saturday, there will be little cooling Saturday night leading to lows in the upper 70s-low 80s for many spots. Heat obviously is dangerous during the day but it’s also dangerous at night when temperatures don’t cool off. Make sure you have a safe area to be in overnight with AC to allow your body temperature to cool down. It may only be a few degrees cooler Sunday but it’ll be pretty close to Saturday’s highs and again gusts 20-25 mph to help mix around the airmass in place.
The rain chance likely will hold off until after 4pm Sunday with a better chance of rain developing around sunset. This rain will last on and off through Tuesday morning. There remains uncertainty in the models on specific details like how widespread the rain will be and specific timing however the risk for severe weather is low so we’ll only have to worry about lightning and locally heavy rain that could lead to localized (not widespread) flooding.
Temperature wise, like yesterday there still remains differences in the models for most of next week. Confident that Monday will bring a nice cool down especially if there’s more rain in the area vs dry conditions but Tuesday and beyond is when models continue to offer different scenarios.. One model has highs in the 80s most of the week while the other model has 90s and even triple digits. This is why the 8 day is more of an average between the two and in the low 90s for the 2nd half of the week and will be adjusted as needed in the coming days.
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New test featured today in Gut, a leading international journal published by BMJ, uses A.I. to accurately predict the stages of the whole spectrum of liver diseases, from NAFLD to NASH and liver fibrosis
BOSTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metadeq Inc., a global NASH and metabolic diseases diagnostics company, today announced a breakthrough non-invasive blood test that utilizes two novel circulating proteins to accurately diagnose Non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis, and can score the stages of both diseases, without the need for invasive liver biopsy. The study which details the new blood test – just revealed in Gut, a leading hepatology and gastroenterology journal published by BMJ – was led by King's College London Professor Geltrude Mingrone, in collaboration with Metadeq.
Approximately one in four people worldwide, or approximately two billion people, have Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and therefore are at risk of developing NASH. NASH is the most severe form of NAFLD, a silent disease associated with fatty deposit build-up of the liver. NASH leads to advanced liver diseases such as liver fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis, and liver cancer, and may ultimately result in death. The annual cost to the US healthcare system alone has been estimated to be over $100 billion per year.
Currently, the only way to diagnose NASH is through the standard of diagnosis, invasive liver biopsy, which is expensive and is associated with significant complications and discomfort. Until now, no reliable blood test has been developed for NASH, nor liver fibrosis. Most importantly, no available test can define the severity (stage), or monitor the progression, of either NASH or liver fibrosis.
Professor Geltrude Mingrone from the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences at King's College London, who is one of the most widely cited and influential researchers globally for metabolic diseases and disorders, set out to discover a more accurate liquid biopsy test in support of patient care and in collaboration with Metadeq. The resulting study was published today in leading journal, Gut.
This study identified two novel protein biomarkers, PLIN2 and RAB14, to assist in the diagnosis of patients with NASH and/or liver fibrosis. The ability of these proteins to detect both diseases was tested in cohorts with either NASH and/or liver fibrosis that were confirmed with liver biopsy, the current standard of diagnosis.
"This blood test will allow researchers and clinicians to define the prevalence of NASH across populations, including children and adolescents, avoiding the need for invasive liver biopsy," said Professor Mingrone. "Critically, it will allow care-givers to monitor the efficacy of NASH treatments over time, reducing screen failures and helping generate better drugs."
"Since HEPAR-QTM is the only diagnostic modality that can diagnose NASH and fibrosis staging we expect it to be instrumental in the development of new therapeutics for the management of patients," said Frank Jaksch, Chairman of Metadeq. "We believe that HEPAR-QTM will advance for the benefit of patients the problem of regular screening, that has resulted in late drug failures during clinical trials, since it is now possible to accurately measure the severity of disease in a non-invasive manner."
The Metadeq predictive algorithm, which uses A.I., provided unprecedented sensitivity (88-95%), specificity (90-100%), and overall accuracy (92-93%) for NASH, and also has near-perfect sensitivity (99%-100%), specificity (90%-96%), and accuracy (98%-99%) for liver fibrosis.
The test results show that the proteins can provide rapid and cost-effective testing to combat the growing epidemic of NASH and liver fibrosis. This could be an invaluable tool in diagnosing and monitoring cases of liver diseases, allowing people to receive earlier treatment, from lifestyle adjustments to surgical and pharmacological interventions.
Currently no NASH drug has been approved by either the FDA or EMA, which may be a direct result of the lack of an accurate, reliable, and non-invasive test. More than 65% of patients who enroll in clinical trials for NASH-related therapies are found to be ineligible for the trial due to screen failure, which causes major monetary losses to companies developing and testing NASH drugs. The improved accuracy and ability to detect NASH staging will help in identifying and enrolling the appropriate people in clinical trials, speeding up the development of NASH drugs.
Metadeq Corp. is a diagnostics company that provides innovative liquid biopsy solutions for liver and metabolic diseases. For the first time, Metadeq allows people to measure the whole spectrum of liver diseases – from NAFLD, to NASH, and liver fibrosis – with a blood test. www.metadeq.com
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon utilities shut down power to tens of thousands of customers on Friday as dry easterly winds swept into the region in the hopes that it would lessen the risk of wildfires in extremely dry and hot conditions.
Power shut-offs due to extreme fire weather, common in California, are relatively new to the Pacific Northwest. The plans, which were part of permanent rules approved in May to manage wildfire danger in high-risk areas, mark the new reality in a region better known for its rain and temperate rainforests.
Portland General Electric halted power to about 30,000 customers in 12 service areas — including the posh West Hills neighborhood of Portland — and Pacific Power shut down service to more than 7,000 customers in a small community on the Pacific Coast, where a wildfire burned two years ago, and in pockets southeast of the state capitol of Salem.
Schools in the areas with planned power outages canceled classes and authorities urged residents to charge cellphones and be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
The winds were whipping up a wildfire southeast of Eugene, Oregon, that had been burning in the wilderness for a month but was now making a run toward the small community of Oakridge, where residents were ordered to evacuate. Gov. Kate Brown declared a fire emergency late Friday for the Cedar Creek Fire as it encroached on the 3,200-person town.
Climate change is bringing drier conditions to the Pacific Northwest and that requires strategies that have been common in fire-prone California for the past decade or more, said Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University.
Wind patterns haven’t changed, but those winds are now coinciding more frequently with drier vegetation and hotter temperatures — a toxic mix for fire ignition, rapid spread and extreme fire behavior, she said.
“I don’t know whether this is the solution, but it’s an interim effort to manage wildfire risk,” Fleishman said. “People are going, ‘Oh my gosh!’ The areas we thought were safe, they’re realizing those are not immune to fire anymore. The fire likelihood is changing.”
The proactive power shutoffs were just the second for Portland General Electric ever. The utility shut down power to 5,000 customers in 2020 near Mount Hood during firestorms that ravaged the state. Extreme winds over Labor Day weekend led to wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres (405,000 hectares), destroyed 4,000 homes and killed at least 11 people — and utilities were blamed for some of those fire starts.
Pacific Power, another major utility in Oregon, said the shutoffs Friday were the first the company has ever done. The company put a wildfire mitigation plan in place in Oregon in 2018 that includes studying wind and weather patterns to predict high-risk areas.
The utility was sued last year by residents in two towns that burned to ashes in the 2020 wildfires who blamed the company for not shutting down power in advance of the devastating wind storm.
Pacific Power has since hired a team of meteorologists to make fire weather forecasts and is spending more than $500 million to “harden” its electric grid in high-risk areas by replacing wooden poles with carbonized ones and encasing power lines and conductor boxes to reduce the chances of a spark, said Drew Hanson, a Pacific Power spokesman.
“You can look at the West in general and climate change has impacted areas from Southern California, and then Northern California and now up into this region as well, we’re seeing those same conditions,” he said.
“It’s something we are taking very seriously. We realize the changing landscape. We’ve been changing and evolving along with it.”
A number of blazes are burning in Oregon and Washington state.
Just south of Salem, firefighters using at least two planes and a helicopter tried to douse the flames of a wildfire that spread from grass to stands of trees, blanketing parts of the Willamette Valley in smoke.
The largest in Oregon is the Double Creek Fire burning in northeastern Oregon near the Idaho border. The fire grew by nearly 47 square miles (122 square kilometers) Wednesday because of wind gusts up to 50 mph (80 kph) and as of Friday had burned a total of nearly 214 square miles (554 square kilometers). It’s threatening about 100 homes near the community of Imnaha.
In Central Oregon, the Cedar Creek Fire east of Oakridge has burned nearly 52 square miles (135 square kilometers). On Friday, officials ordered a level 3 “go now” evacuation for residents of greater Oakridge, Westfir and High Prairie areas due to increased fire activity.
The Van Meter Fire, which started Wednesday, is burning on Stukel Mountain about 13 miles (21 kilometers) southeast of Klamath Falls. One home and four structures have been destroyed and about 260 structures are threatened by that blaze, officials said.
The Rum Creek Fire was also burning in southwest Oregon and was almost halfway contained at about 33 square miles (82 square kilometers).
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GRAPHIC: Louisville Police release bodycam video of deadly shooting involving US Marshal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) — The Louisville Metro Police Department released body camera footage from an LMPD officer that shows what happened when Omari Cryer was shot by a U.S. Marshal on May 20.
According to an arrest warrant, Cryer was being sought for many domestic violence offences, including strangulation and assault.
Officers from the U.S. Marshals Task Force, which includes LMPD officers, were trying to serve a felony warrant on Cryer when the shooting happened. Cryer was armed and ran from officers trying to serve the warrant, LMPD Chief Erika Shields revealed at a press conference after the shooting.
Shields said that Cryer was shot by an officer after being stopped by a fence. The video from the officer’s body camera, which was made public Thursday, shows that Cryer jumped over a chain-linked fence after pulling a handgun out of his shorts; officers were yelling at him to put the gun down.
Cryer can be seen holding the gun in his left hand as he jumps the fence, landing on his back behind a bush, and crouching before being shot.
Cryer is then shot by a U.S. Marshal and falls to the ground. There were no shots fired by LMPD officers.
The remaining footage shows police officers coming to his aid, questioning where on Cryer’s body he was shot, and calling for an ambulance.
“Where are you hit, buddy, where are you hit?” one officer can be heard saying as they pull up Cryer’s shirt, looking for his wounds.
“Omari, stay with us, buddy,” another officer says.
As officers tried to stop the bleeding, it was discovered that Cryer had been shot twice in the upper left shoulder.
Shields said Cryer died before EMS arrived.
WARNING: The video below contains graphic content that could be disturbing to certain audiences.
According to Cryer’s arrest warrant, he hit a sleeping female victim in the face and head on Jan 23.
The victim was also allegedly pushed against a wall as Cryer threatened to “kill” her. The document says Cryer then hit the victim in the face with a semi-automatic weapon and choked her as she began to lose consciousness, according to the warrant.
Cryer was charged with strangulation, domestic violence assault, assault, and terroristic threatening. According to court records, he was also wanted for breaking his parole in a 2019 case for the second time.
Dozens of Cryer’s family members, friends, and other community members have questioned why Cryer was shot on May 20.
Antiya Parker, Cryer’s ex-girlfriend, said on May 23 that she found out about the shooting when she got a phone call while she was asleep.
“I was shocked, because why was he shot?” Parker said. “Why did this happen?”
Parker and Cryer shared a two-year-old son, KJ.
In January, Parker said she reported Cryer to the police for allegedly stealing her car. When asked about the charges of domestic violence against Cryer and if he had ever “laid hands” on her in any way, Parker said, “Yes, he did. He did.”
LMPD provided the redacted version of Cryer’s warrants, which can be viewed below.
Copyright 2022 WAVE via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/27/graphic-louisville-police-release-bodycam-video-deadly-shooting-involving-us-marshal/ | 2022-05-27T04:33:10Z |
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Cops usually have a prime suspect. In this case it’s a primate suspect.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office believes it was a little Capuchin monkey that called 911 from a zoo last Saturday night.
The call disconnected and dispatchers tried to call and text back but there was no response, so deputies were sent to investigate, the office said in a social media post.
The address turned out to be the Zoo to You near Paso Robles, but the deputies found that no one there made the call.
They finally deduced that a Capuchin monkey named Route had apparently picked up the zoo’s cellphone, which was in a golf cart used to move about the property.
“We’re told Capuchin monkeys are very inquisitive and will grab anything and everything and just start pushing buttons,” the office’s post said. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/monkey-business-behind-911-call-from-california-zoo/ | 2022-08-17T16:15:43Z |
The two companies launch REdistribute, LLC to create a new venture that will help MLSs innovate, while ensuring brokers are compensated fairly
ROCKVILLE, Md., and CHINO HILLS, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright MLS and California Regional MLS (CRMLS), the nation's two largest Multiple Listing Services, announced today the launch of REdistribute, LLC, a joint venture that changes how MLS data is collected and distributed on behalf of the real estate industry for institutional use.
REdistribute will aggregate and distribute data on behalf of participating MLS organizations and brokerages, providing unbiased, up-to-date MLS data directly from the source to institutions involved with the housing industry, and puts brokers back in control of their data rights and data usage. Additionally, the revenue generated by REdistribute will be shared back with the brokers and MLS organizations who participate, ensuring that participants are compensated fairly – and at true market value – for the data they provide.
"The exchange of real estate data is currently a one-way street," said Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS. "Third parties are aggregating and providing MLS data to government entities and a host of other for-profit companies. What's missing are the data rights, data management and fair market compensation provided back to the owners of the data – the brokers."
"Today, we are rewriting the rules of engagement," said Brian Donnellan, President & CEO of Bright MLS. "Now is the time for professional MLS organizations to invest in solutions that create additional value for brokers, while also delivering the most comprehensive, accurate and freshest data to critical participants in the housing industry. Mortgage lenders, government sponsored entities and others creating property valuations and insights and their constituents will benefit greatly from REdistribute."
Bright and CRMLS began working collaboratively late last year on solutions that improve services for the brokerage community, including recent work on a showing services hub that supports more choice for brokers. REdistribute is the next step the two companies are taking together, and at launch aggregates the MLS data of Bright and CRMLS, with Beaches MLS in Florida also signing a letter of intent to join for the launch.
"Beaches MLS is excited to be the first ownership partner with Bright MLS and CRMLS on REdistribute to bring even more value to our brokers," stated Dionna Hall, CEO of Beaches MLS.
In addition to distributing MLS data from the source, REdistribute will also deliver innovations that will allow licensees such as lenders, insurance companies and government-sponsored enterprises to gain real-time insights on a market-by-market basis.
REdistribute expects to begin beta testing in August, and to deliver content to clients in 2023.
To read more about the REdistribute initiative, read our open letter to the industry.
If you're an MLS organization or broker interested in learning how you can participate in this exciting new venture, contact REdistribute@prestaconsultants.com.
California Regional MLS is the nation's largest and most recognized subscriber-based MLS, dedicated to servicing more than 110,000 real estate professionals from 41 Associations, Boards, and MLS organizations. CRMLS provides accurate data through innovative technology solutions, empowering real estate professionals to cooperate and succeed. For more information on CRMLS, visit www.crmls.org.
Bright MLS was founded in 2016 as a collaboration between 43 visionary associations and two of the nation's most prominent MLSs to transform what an MLS is and what it does, so real estate pros and the people they serve can thrive today and into our data-driven future through an open, clear and competitive housing market for all. Bright is proud to be the source of truth for comprehensive real estate data in the Mid-Atlantic, with market intelligence currently covering six states (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) and the District of Columbia. Bright MLS's innovative tool library—both created and curated—provides services and award-winning support to well over 100k real estate professionals, enabling their delivery on the promise of home to over half a million home buyers and sellers monthly. In 2021, Bright subscribers facilitated $141B in real estate transactions through the company's platform. Learn more at Bright MLS.com.
Art Carter
Art@CRMLS.org
Christy Reap
Christy.reap@brightmls.com
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MIAMI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced that Adam M. Foslid has joined the firm's rapidly expanding Miami office as a partner in the Litigation Department.
Adam was cofounder and a name partner of the Miami firm of Stumphauzer Foslid Sloman Ross & Kolaya, PLLC. Previously, he was in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Miami office, where he chaired the office's Litigation Department.
He is the latest in a series of partners who have joined Winston's Miami office. The firm recently announced the arrival of corporate Partner Carl A. Fornaris and litigation Partner Jared R. Kessler and that of corporate partners Craig V. Rasile and Nicholas E. Rodríguez. This rapid expansion occurred shortly after Winston announced the launch of its Miami office in May with six partners.
"Miami's increasingly dynamic business growth means clients have an even greater need for litigation counsel to avoid or resolve disputes that may arise," said Miami Office Managing Partner Enrique J. Martin. "Adam's proven, high-stakes litigation experience equips Winston's Miami office with a heightened capacity for providing vigorous advocacy on behalf of companies that power our economy."
Adam concentrates his practice on complex commercial, business, class action, and product liability litigation in federal and state courts throughout the United States and before domestic and international arbitration panels. He represents clients in a wide array of disputes, including those involving commercial transactions, breaches of contract, business torts, fraud, deceptive and unfair trade practices, federal and state consumer protection statutes, fiduciary relationships, mergers and acquisitions, banking, and corporate governance. Adam also represents public and private clients in internal investigations, regulatory and enforcement actions, and compliance reviews. He maintains an active pro bono practice and serves as a gubernatorially appointed Commissioner on the nine-member Judicial Nominating Commission that selects judicial candidates for appointment to Florida's Third District Court of Appeals.
"Winston's commitment to Miami includes providing top-caliber client service with a cohesive team of South Florida's finest lawyers," said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald. "Adam is a great addition to that team. His deep and wide-ranging litigation experience will bolster the office's defense capabilities and materially contribute to Winston's well-earned litigation credentials."
About our Miami office
Winston & Strawn's Miami office leverages the area's status as a dynamic financial hub, an epicenter of business activity spanning numerous industries, and a critical nexus point for banking and international trade with Latin America and other parts of the world.
The office serves clients representing some of the global economy's strongest and fastest-growing sectors, including complex commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, financial services, cryptocurrency and blockchain, real estate, energy and infrastructure, bankruptcy, and Latin America.
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
Contact:
Michael Goodwin
mgoodwin@stantonprm.com
646-502-3595
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ondine Biomedical Inc. (LON: OBI), has recruited the final patient to its nasal photodisinfection exploratory Phase 2 trial. The trial is evaluating how effectively Ondine's nasal photodisinfection technology eradicates pathogens – specifically Staphylococcus aureus - in the nose.
The single-center, BENEFIT-aPDT open-label study is being carried out at HCA Healthcare's Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, and has recruited over 300 patients. Recruited patients undergo a pre-surgery nasal culture to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus, the main cause of surgical site infections.
Each patient then receives Ondine's nasal photodisinfection (investigational product) followed by a post-treatment culture, enabling evaluation of the efficacy of nasal photodisinfection across a wide range of patients and surgery types.
Carolyn Cross, Ondine's CEO commented "Completing patient recruitment on this Phase II trial is an important step in our clinical development, and we look forward to being able to share the trial results in due course. We appreciate HCA's support throughout the trial, and their focus on the importance of reducing SSIs. Ours is a truly novel approach to nasal disinfection, and we believe that our technology has the potential to have a significant effect on combatting SSIs, complications, and extended hospital stays."
SSIs are the leading cause of readmissions to hospital following surgery and a significant cause of post-surgical morbidity and mortality, with approximately 3% of patients who contract an SSI dying as a consequence. Post-operative infections occur in up to 300,000 patients per year in the United States and cost the US healthcare system tens of billions of dollars a year[i].
About Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Ondine Biomedical Inc. is a Canadian headquartered company led by founder and CEO, Carolyn Cross. Ondine has developed a patented, photodisinfection technology platform used in treatment and prevention therapies for a broad-spectrum of pathogens – including multidrug-resistant strains. Photodisinfection is a targeted antimicrobial which uses non-thermal light to activate a photosensitive agent. In a few minutes, this light-based therapy destroys the pathogens through an oxidative burst without any impact on human tissue.
Ondine's technology is approved in a number of jurisdictions and has been awarded the CE mark, as well as Qualified Infectious Disease Product and Fast Track status in the US by the FDA.
[i] https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170119161551.htm
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today announced its participation in upcoming investor conferences.
Pete Smith, President and CEO, and David Gray, CFO, will be participating in the B. Riley Securities 22nd Annual Institutional Investor Conference taking place in Beverly Hills, CA on May 25-26, 2022. Pete and David are scheduled to participate in 1-on-1 meetings. Investors interested in scheduling a meeting with management should contact their B. Riley Securities representative.
Pete Smith, President and CEO, and David Gray, CFO, will be participating in the Cowen 50th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference taking place in New York, NY on June 1-2, 2022. Pete and David are scheduled to participate in 1-on-1 meetings. Investors interested in scheduling a meeting with management should contact their Cowen representative.
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.
Investor Contact
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Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
(408) 501-6214
andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com
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TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd (TASE: TASE) is pleased to announce that its financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2022 will be published on Monday, August 8, 2022, after market close.
In addition, the Company is pleased to announce that at 8:00 PM (Israeli time) on Monday, August 8, 2022, a conference call will take place, in English, in which the Company's financial statements for the second Quarter of 2022 will be reviewed before the Company's investors.
The Company's CEO, Mr. Ittai Ben-Zeev, and its CFO, Mr. Yehuda van der Walde, will host the call followed by Q&A.
Conference Call Dial-in Details (on passcode required):
Israel: 03-9180609
US: 1-888-744-5399 (toll free)
Canada: 1-888-604-5839 (toll free)
UK: 0-800-917-5108 (toll free)
All other Locations: + 972-3-9180609
The conference call will be held in English and will be accompanied by a presentation, which will be reported, in both Hebrew and English, on the Israeli Securities Authority website (MAGNA) and on the MAYA website, shortly before the conference call and, subsequently, also on the Company's website, under Investor Relations, whose address is: https://ir.tase.co.il/en
A day after the call, a recording of the English conference call will be uploaded to the Company's website, under Investor Relations.
The conference call is not a substitute for perusing the Company's interim financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2022 in which full and precise information is presented.
Contact:
Orna Goren
Head of Communication and Public Relations Unit
Tel: +972 76 8160405
tase.ir@tase.co.il
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SOURCE The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/tel-aviv-stock-exchange-tase-schedules-second-quarter-2022-results-release-conference-call-monday-august-8-2022/ | 2022-07-13T17:39:21Z |
White City man arrested for alleged child sex crimes
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
WHITE CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A White City man is behind bars after Morris Co. deputies arrested him for alleged child sex crimes.
The Morris Co. Sheriff’s Office says around 8 p.m. on Monday, May 16, deputies arrested Robert W. Powell, 47, of White City.
Deputies said the arrested had been made based on information gathered through an ongoing investigation.
Powell was booked into the Morris Co. Jail for rape with a victim under 14-years-old and three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/18/white-city-man-arrested-alleged-child-sex-crimes/ | 2022-05-18T21:46:32Z |
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If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
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this notice or your rights or interests, please contact:
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Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA), in connection with the proposed acquisition of IEA by MasTec, Inc. ("MasTec"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, IEA shareholders will receive $14.00 per share in cash and 0.0483 shares of MasTec common stock for each IEA share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $18.12 based upon MasTec's August 25, 2022 closing price of $85.26. If you own IEA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/iea
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX), in connection with the proposed acquisition of SHLX by Shell USA, Inc. ("Shell USA"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, SHLX unit holders will receive $15.85 in cash for each Public Common Unit of SHLX common stock owned. A subsidiary of Shell USA currently owns 269,457,304 SHLX common units, or approximately 68.5% of SHLX common units. If you own SHLX shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/shlx
Zymergen Inc. (NASDAQ: ZY)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Zymergen Inc. (NASDAQ: ZY), connected with the proposed acquisition of ZY by Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. ("Ginkgo"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, ZY shareholders will receive 0.9179 shares of Ginkgo common stock for each ZY share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $2.69 based upon Ginkgo's August 25, 2022 closing price of $2.93. If you own ZY shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/zy
EVO Payments, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of EVO Payments, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP), in connection with the proposed acquisition of EVOP by Global Payments Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, EVOP shareholders will receive $34.00 in cash for each share of EVOP common stock owned. If you own EVOP shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/evop
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SINGAPORE, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragonfly has won a place in the final round of the third G20 TechSprint global challenge. This year's challenge focuses on central bank digital currency (CBDC) following Saudi's 2020 RegTech and SupTech, and Italy's 2021 Green Finance. This year's competition is held as part of Indonesia's G20 presidency which will culminate in the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Bali in November 2022.
The G20 TechSprint global competition which is jointly organized by Bank Indonesia and Bank of International Settlement Innovation Hub focuses on the development and showcasing of retail and wholesale CBDC as a viable solution in three core areas: issuance, wholesale, retail, and distribution of CBDC; financial inclusion through the use of CBDC; and CBDC as an improved means of interoperability among participating sovereign payment systems.
"We are honored that we have been chosen as a finalist in the issuance, wholesale, retail, and distribution of the CBDC segment. We are about serving the future unmet needs of the industry with innovative blockchain powered solutions. This growth opportunity allows us to illustrate how Dragonfly simplifies digital banking covering the entire spectrum from monetary policy making to wholesale, settlement, and retail distribution in an interoperable system," comments Lon Wong, Founder and CEO of Singapore-based Dragonfly Fintech.
Dragonfly is also excited about the increased visibility on the world stage as a cutting-edge Asian fintech leader first conceptualized in 2015, and is rapidly expanding its footprint worldwide to engage and support other central banks in making their CBDC vision a reality.
About Dragonfly Fintech
Dragonfly Fintech is an innovative fintech solution provider utilizing the ProximaX blockchain protocol to address clients' unmet digital needs in the banking and capital markets, advancing the nascent neobanking and CBDC globally. Tomorrow's banking, today!
For more information, please visit www.dfintech.com
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