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Summer Preview Continues
Good news: Winds will ease into the mid-week period
It’s “July in May” with an unseasonably strong upper-level ridge providing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal. This feature will move little during the next few days, making for a rather stagnant weather pattern.
There will be a few thunderstorms forming to our west along the dry line during the next couple of days, but these are unlikely to reach Texoma skies. A stout “cap” aloft should keep our skies stable, breezy and hot.
The long-range outlook suggests a small chance of rain Friday night or Saturday as a weak upper wave moves through; this appears to be the only significant t chance of rain during the next 7 days.
Here’s your 7-Day:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, not as windy
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy
Thursday: Mostly sunny, breezy
Friday: Mostly sunny
Friday night: 30% Showers/storms
Saturday: 30% Showers early, mostly sunny afternoon
Sunday: Sunny, less humid
Monday: Sunny skies
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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Mother claims she was denied abortion despite baby’s fatal condition
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Louisiana mother has a week to make an unthinkable decision about whether she should carry her baby to term, even though she says doctors tell her it will not survive.
Nancy Davis is 13 weeks pregnant with her second child. She got her first ultrasound at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge when she was 10 weeks pregnant. She and her boyfriend were excited to welcome their new baby but soon learned the pregnancy would not go the way they planned, WAFB reports.
“It was an abnormal ultrasound, and they noticed the top of the baby’s head was missing and the skull was missing. The top of the skull was missing,” Davis said.
Davis says her baby was diagnosed with acrania, a rare and fatal condition where the baby’s skull fails to form in the womb. According to health experts, babies with this condition only survive minutes to hours after birth.
“It’s hard knowing that I’m carrying it to bury it. You know what I’m saying?” Davis said.
But because her life was not in danger and the baby’s condition does not fall under Louisiana Department of Health’s list of qualifying conditions, Davis was denied an abortion.
She is now faced with a tough decision: carry the baby to term or cross state lines to get an abortion. She says she needs to make a decision quickly since other states allowing abortion cut off eligibility at 15 weeks.
“Florida is the closest, so ideally Florida. But then the next closest place would be North Carolina or something,” Davis said.
Without taking a position on abortion, Davis says she thinks state lawmakers need to consider broadening the list of conditions that qualify for an abortion in the state.
“I just want them to consider special circumstances as it relates to abortion. Medical problems like this is one that needs to be in that,” she said.
Davis said her family is sticking close and will support whatever decision she makes. She’s also willing to testify before the legislature to shine more light on this issue.
Because of patient privacy laws, a spokeswoman for Woman’s Hospital said they could not comment.
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TIANJIN, China, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the SARS-COV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 make their way across the EU and the US, Joysbio is able to give people the power to administer a rapid test for themselves at home. The Joysbio Coronavirus Antigen Rapid Test Kit can effectively detect the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. The test is certified by CE1434 (PCBC) for self-testing by layperson.
Back in June 2020, Joysbio released their breakthrough testing COVID-19 antigen rapid test. The 15-minute results allow government officials, event organizers, school officials, and others to make decisions about distancing, mask wearing, and other precautions. More information about the test kit is available at https://en.joysbio.com/covid-19-antigen-rapid-test-kit/.
Since they released their first COVID antigen test, JOYSBIO has supplied more than 200 million of tests around the world to protect everyone from this deadly virus.
"As new SARS-COV-2 mutations BA.4 and BA.5 pop up around the world," said Zhang, "The need for tests that can be counted on to show an active infection of new BA.4 and BA.5 variants continues to grow. Our mission, at JOYSBIO, is to provide tests that are fast, reliable, and efficient so people can get on with their lives as quickly as possible."
Certified by CE1434 (PCBC) for self-testing by layperson, this is the one test that every home should have. At the first sign of symptoms or possible exposure, the test will be able to tell anyone whether it's COVID they're dealing with or some other illness.
The professional version of this test is recently included in the "EU Common List of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests" under Category A that is strongly recommended to use by the European Commission for the issuance of EU digital COVID certificates.
JOYSBIO (Tianjin) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is an R&D-focused Chinese biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and supplies high-quality medical in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) rapid test kits as well as revolutionary customized reagent kits to all parts of the world. JOYSBIO was founded by a team of professionals with many years of joint technical, marketing/sales, operational and manufacturing ability in this industry.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Rick Zhang at +86-186-0545-0986 or email at bd@joysbio.com.
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The integration enables borrowers to shop with leading insurance companies during the mortgage process all in one platform
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roostify, a leading mortgage technology provider, now supports integration with the Covered Insurance Marketplace to streamline the homeowners' insurance buying process and shorten the loan lifecycle. This integration gives borrowers flexibility to shop and compare quotes from over 30 leading insurance companies and quickly purchase it within the Roostify platform.
"Our integration with Covered is a major step in continuing to simplify the home lending process by elevating the customer experience when shopping for home insurance," says Roostify co-founder and CEO Rajesh Bhat. "We're helping lenders to offer greater convenience in their workflow and improve customer satisfaction, further exemplifying Roostify's goal of providing the most customer-friendly, streamlined homeowner journey from start to close." added Bhat.
Lenders are able to offer competitive advantages through increased operational efficiency by creating a tailored homeowners insurance buying experience within their workflow. They can deliver a self-service borrower experience by allowing borrowers to see eligible quotes in less than 90 seconds and finalize a policy in just 15 minutes, saving an average 3 days in funding their loan.
"Our embedded insurance capabilities are providing a more personalized borrower experience, accelerating transaction timelines and intersecting with the customer when and where they need it most," commented Ross Diedrich, CEO, Covered. "Roostify's integration with Covered allows both organizations to truly elevate the home lending experience, with customer satisfaction and convenience at its core."
Through this seamless experience within the lender portal, borrowers can explore multiple insurance quotes within minutes and quickly compare the annual premiums, dwelling limits, and deductibles. Within the Roostify platform, users can easily connect with Covered Insurance Advisors for education and support through the communication channel of their choice. This integration expedites the loan lifecycle by giving borrowers the flexibility to shop for the best quotes and choose their path to complete the homeowners' insurance process.
The integration of the Covered Insurance Marketplace is another step forward in the digitization and simplification of the home lending process. It further highlights Roostify's leadership and ingenuity within the space, along with the company's continued commitment to help facilitate a better lending experience for both lenders and borrowers.
About Roostify
Based in San Francisco, Roostify was founded in 2012 to modernize and simplify the manual, inefficient mortgage process and create a more enjoyable experience for the customer and lender. Today, Roostify is helping lenders process more than $50 billion in loans each month, from large enterprise banks to thriving independent brokerages. We empower lenders to accelerate and simplify the lending process to help lenders and customers alike unlock more of life's big moments.
For more information, please visit www.roostify.com
About Covered Insurance Solutions, Inc.
Covered is the leading embedded insurance platform and most trusted partner for lenders, banks, servicers, and fintech companies. As a leading independent, innovative InsurTech, we offer a comprehensive online insurance marketplace with over eight insurance products, personalized quote options from 30+ carriers, and multiple policy purchase methods. We make it easy to compare, shop, and purchase personalized insurance in minutes with the best coverage and rates, while our licensed Covered Advisors add a human touch to the insurance shopping experience by providing tailored service to each customer.
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Eight individual 24 cm PET gantries that comprise the two-meter total body digital PET uEXPLORER® system have landed on Grand Rapids' "Miracle Mile" for installation last week.
HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Imaging, a global leader in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, announced that the uEXPLORER, the company's state-of-the-art digital two-meter total-body PET/CT, has arrived and is being installed at the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in Grand Rapids. This site on "Medical Mile" is where innovator Bold Advanced Medical Future (BAMF) Health chose to locate the the country's first theranostics clinic to install a total body PET; this center and the uEXPLORER system will be focused on how molecular imaging and theranostics are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Key leaders were on hand on May 9th to witness the gantries roll into the cutting-edge facility. BAMF Health broke ground on their clinic, radiopharmacy, and North American headquarters at Michigan State University's Grand Rapids Innovation Park in August 2021, where it expects to treat thousands of cancer patients from around the country.
"This is a milestone and a win for patients above all else," asserted Jeffrey Bundy, Ph.D, CEO of United Imaging Healthcare Solutions. "BAMF Health is absolutely revolutionizing cancer and disease treatment here in the U.S., and the way they have intentionally designed their facility and brought our technology into play to focus on the idea of getting from diagnosis to treatment in the same day is game changing. That's why they are ideal partners to use our medical imaging equipment: they believe as we do that the unique capabilities of our technology serve a higher purpose and can help them take patient outcomes to a different level."
United Imaging's uEXPLORER is the world's first and only medical imaging 3D scanner capable of capturing the entire human body in a single bed position. As part of United Imaging's all- digital PET/CT portfolio, uEXPLORER accomplishes total-body (two-meter) imaging in one acquisition in as little as 30 to 240 seconds, while allowing for fast and continuous tracking of tracer distribution in blood, organs, and tissues throughout the body. The uEXPLORER offers unparalleled support for pharmacokinetic studies and radiation dose evaluation and has a wide range of applications, from improving diagnostics to tracking disease progression to enabling research of new therapies. For example, uEXPLORER can be used to better visualize both the primary cancer mass and metastis dynamically at the same time.
A uPMR 790 will also be installed this summer. The uPMR 790 PET/MR has at its core the innovative uEXPLORER technology. It integrates the strengths of next-generation SiPM-based HD TOF (time of flight) with a 32 cm axial FOV (field of view) and 3T MRI with the United Compressed Sensing (uCS) platform. These technologies taken together redefine clinical PET/MR imaging.
"The clinical combination of the PET/MR and PET/CT technology is unmatched in this country," Dr. Anthony Chang, the founder and CEO of BAMF Health said. "To be able to bring that sophisticated care to the patients of our local community and from around the U.S. is very gratifying, and the emphasis BAMF Health and United Imaging both place on our missions (Enabling Patients To Become People Again and Equal Healthcare for All, respectively) tells the story of why we're doing what we do. And we've only just begun."
ABOUT UNITED IMAGING
At United Imaging, we develop and produce advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2011, our company has subsidiaries and R&D centers across the world. Our North American headquarters in Houston includes our corporate offices, factory, product showroom, service training center, and service parts distribution center. With a cutting-edge digital portfolio and a mission of broader access to healthcare for all, we help drive industry progress and bold change. To learn more, visit united-imaging.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @UnitedImagingHC.
ABOUT BAMF HEALTH
BAMF Health is achieving Intelligence-Based Precision Medicine through Artificial Intelligence enabled Molecular Imaging and Molecular Targeted Radiation Therapy. The company's flagship location in Grand Rapids, Michigan will include the world's most advanced cyclotron-equipped Radiopharmacy, imaging clinic, and Theranostic clinic, and will open inside of the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in Summer 2022. To learn more, visit bamfhealth.com or follow us on LinkedIn
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Average gasoline prices in Georgia have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.74 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,883 stations in Georgia.
ATLANTA -- Average gasoline prices in Georgia have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.74 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,883 stations in Georgia. Prices in Georgia are 54.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.08 per gallon higher than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Georgia was priced at $3.06 per gallon on Sunday, while the most expensive was $4.82 per gallon, a difference of $1.76 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 7.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.10 per gallon. The national average is down 23.3 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.25 per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering more than 150,000 gas stations across the country.
“Gas prices have continued to move in the right direction -- down -- saving Americans approximately $100 million every day compared to when prices peaked about a month ago. And, more good news is on the horizon: The national average this week will likely fall back under the critical $4 per gallon mark," Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said. "It remains possible that gas prices may have hit their 2022 peak, barring the typical caveats like the Russia war on Ukraine, the economy, hurricane season and COVID don't take drastic and unexpected turns.
"Diesel prices are also falling and are likely to go back under the $5 per gallon average this week. The situation for now continues to show signs of improving, with the national average falling back into the $3 range as early as this week."
GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) today declared a $0.435 per share quarterly cash dividend, a 5% increase over the prior dividend. The quarterly dividend is payable on October 31, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 17, 2022.
Andy Tometich, Chief Executive Officer and President commented, "We are pleased to announce our 13th consecutive dividend increase and our 46th increase since going public in 1972. This underscores our commitment to a balanced capital allocation strategy and is supported by our confidence in the future earnings and cash flow generation of the Company."
Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, can, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,700 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT has today set the target size for the EQT Infrastructure VI fund at EUR 20 billion. The actual fund size is dependent on the outcome of the fundraising process and may be higher or lower than the target size. The EQT Infrastructure VI fund's investment strategy and commercial terms are expected to be materially in line with the predecessor fund EQT Infrastructure V.
To ensure continuity between two fund generations, EQT's capital raisings usually follow a cycle with successor funds targeted to be in a position to commence investment activities when the predecessor fund is close to being fully invested. This means that the commitment period of the predecessor fund typically ends when approximately 80 to 90 percent of its total commitments are invested, with remaining commitments being available primarily for add-on acquisitions and strategic capital injections as well as for ongoing expenses.
Management fees for the EQT Infrastructure VI fund will be charged from the earlier of (i) the date of signing of its first investment; or (ii) the date of termination of the commitment period of the EQT Infrastructure V fund. Management fees on the EQT Infrastructure V fund will thereafter be based on net invested capital.
The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, and may not be used or relied upon in connection with any offer or solicitation. Any offer or solicitation in respect of EQT Infrastructure VI will be made only through a confidential private placement memorandum and related documents which will be furnished to qualified investors on a confidential basis in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The information contained herein is not for publication or distribution to persons in the United States of America. Any securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold without registration thereunder or pursuant to an available exemption therefrom. Any offering of securities to be made in the United States would have to be made by means of an offering document that would be obtainable from the issuer or its agents and would contain detailed information about the issuer of the securities and its management, as well as financial information. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration.
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New RCM Product harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Data-Core Healthcare is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Emergency Department Practice Management Association's Premier Event, EDPMA Solutions Summit 2022, being held at Amelia Island, Florida from April 24th to April 27th.
Data-Core Healthcare will be showcasing their "EOB-835 Converter", developed on Ruzivo™ which is Data-Core's proprietary AI/ML platform created specifically to gain valuable insights from healthcare Revenue Cycle data. Visitors at the Solution Summit can also learn how Data-Core Healthcare can help healthcare organizations optimize their revenue cycle by leveraging the company's extensive technical capabilities, infrastructure, resources, and quality processes. Attendees will also get a sneak peek into the upcoming AI/ML based Denial Manager Tool that leverages the inherent technological strengths of the Ruzivo™ platform to minimize denials and improve DSO.
About Data-Core Healthcare
Data-Core Healthcare is a division of Data-Core Systems, headquartered in the greater Philadelphia area. For over 23 years, Data-Core Healthcare has built its reputation on the timeliness, cost effectiveness, and quality of its services. With the Ruzivo™ platform, Data-Core Healthcare brings a world-class integration of AI/ML technology with proven RCM processes to deliver maximum value to the healthcare providers. For more information, visit www.datacorehealthcare.com.
Contact: McDonald Ford, Business Development Manager; M: 267-449-3921, mcdonald.ford@datacoresystems.com
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Conference with Eponymous Play and Movie Concludes After 25 Years
ATLANTA, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Christian leader, entrepreneur and film producer, Bishop T.D. Jakes will return to Atlanta, the home city for many years of the fan-favorite international gathering, for the conclusion of the Women, Thou Art Loosed! The Grand Finale conference at the Georgia World Congress Center Sept. 22 - Sept. 24, and will host thousands of women from around the world.
Jakes held the first Women, Thou Art Loosed! conference in 1996 after discovering the impact his Bible study message had on women. Over the years, Jakes has seen breakthroughs in thousands of women and Women, Thou Art Loosed! has since become a worldwide movement. Jakes, a pastor and accomplished entrepreneur and entertainment leader, is known for his influence beyond the pulpit as the conference spurred a stage play and movie.
The conference will take place over three days and will consist of distinguished speakers, including Serita A. Jakes, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, Carloyn D. Showell and Priscilla Shirer.
In honor of this year's final gathering and to pay homage to the conference's original location, soft drink giant Coca-Cola will partner with the conference in support of the T.D. Jakes Foundation to celebrate the deep seated community roots in Atlanta.
Media interested in applying for media credentials can apply online. The deadline to apply is August 29, 2022.
For more information on Women, Thou Art Loosed! The Grand Finale and how to register, visit WTAL.org
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Thursday, Sept. 22 - Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022
WHERE:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
REGISTRATION:
WTAL.org
2022 CONFIRMED CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:
- Bishop T.D. Jakes is the senior pastor of The Potter's House, a global humanitarian organization and 30,000-member nondenominational, multicultural church located in Dallas, and has been named "America's Best Preacher" by Time magazine. A New York Times bestselling author, film producer and real estate developer, Jakes is the founder and creator of Woman, Thou Art Loosed!
- Mrs. Serita Jakes is the executive director of The Potter's House women's ministry, WoMan-to-Woman, and founder of the acclaimed God's Leading Ladies Life Enrichment program for women and The Potter's House's Debutante Program for teenage girls. She is the author of three books: Beside Every Good Man, The Princess Within and The Crossing.
- Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. Her messages spread throughout the world, defying cultural, religious, gender and socioeconomic boundaries. Through her bestselling books, sermons and viral messages, she reaches people who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present and deepen their relationship with God.
- Pastor Cora Jakes is a powerhouse preacher, associate pastor, and overseer of the children's ministry and intercessory prayer ministry at The Potter's House of Dallas. She is also an accomplished speaker and bestselling author of Faithing It and Ferocious Warrior: Dismantle Your Enemy and Rise. In Ferocious Warrior, Jakes shares her powerful testimony of how she battled obstacles including infertility, loss, and depression and won. A powerful prayer warrior, Jakes has made it her mission to teach people how to fight for the life they want, armed with the weapons of faith, hope, and prayer.
- Priscilla Shirer leads Going Beyond Ministries, which provides spiritual support and resources to the body of Christ, serving every denomination and culture across the spectrum of the church.
- Carolyn D. Showell, PhD, is a certified Christian therapist. She has worked as a psychometrist for the Baltimore City Schools, a special projects developer for the Johns Hopkins School of Business and Administration. Showell was a finalist chosen for HUD's Community Builders Program and received certification in Faith based Economic Development from the Harvard University Summer Leadership Institute. She returned as a member of the SLI teaching staff. She was selected as a member of the Steering Committee of the Black Alumni Network of Harvard University-The Divinity School. She serves as executive pastor of First Apostolic Faith Church in Baltimore, Maryland. She also serves on the Executive Board of the Joint College of Bishops and is currently the dean of the Senior Shepard's Track. In 2014, Showell was consecrated the first female Bishop in the Global United Fellowship under the visionary leadership of Bishop Neil C. Ellis.
About Woman, Thou Art Loosed!
Woman, Thou Art Loosed! began as a Sunday school curriculum in 1992 by Bishop Jakes and has since birthed a best-selling book, a widely-acclaimed stage play, a GRAMMY®-nominated CD and a national conference that has drawn more than a half million women from around the world. In October 2004, Woman, Thou Art Loosed! was developed into a movie in collaboration with Reuben Cannon Productions and became a box office top-10 hit, winning a 2005 NAACP Image Award. More information can be found at WTAL.org
About The Potter's House
Located in Dallas, The Potter's House is a 30,000-member nondenominational, multicultural church and humanitarian organization led by Bishop T. D. Jakes, who was twice featured on the cover of Time magazine as "America's Best Preacher" and as one of the nation's "25 most influential evangelicals." The Potter's House has four locations: The Potter's House of Dallas, The Potter's House of Fort Worth, The Potter's House of North Dallas and The Potter's House OneLA, and a Spanish language church, Casa de Fe. More information can be found at ThePottersHouse.org.
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Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish program partners Maggiano's and Make-A-Wish for 19th straight year
DALLAS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 1,300 life-changing wishes have been granted by Make-A-Wish® thanks to the generous donations of Maggiano's Little Italy® Guests and starting today, the two are proud to launch a 19th year of partnership through Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish.
To-date, the campaign has raised $9.6 million with a goal to surpass $10 million this year, and Guests can help us reach that goal in one of the following ways:
- Enjoy a made-from-scratch, chef-featured item by August 24: Guests can choose from dishes such as Smoked Salmon Dip, Tuscan Shrimp & Chicken and Berry Tiramisu. For each select featured menu item ordered, $1 is donated to Make-A-Wish. For every glass of Wish Lemonade or Vera's Lemon Drop Martini ordered, 50 cents is donated.
- Purchase a Wish Star In-Restaurant: Buy a paper Wish Star while dining in, and the donation goes straight to Make-A-Wish.
- Secure a Wish Art Cup: The co-branded cup adorned with a wish recipient design can be purchased with a $5 donation.
- Buy a Kids Meal: 5% of every kids meal sold during the campaign goes to Make-A-Wish
- Round Up an Online Order: All year long Guests have the opportunity to round up their online order to the nearest dollar with the difference going directly to Make-A-Wish.
- Donate Online: Go to our online donation page at https://maggianos.com/make-a-wish/
"Eat-a-Dish for Make-A-Wish is something our Teammates look forward to each year, and we are so pleased to see packed dining rooms again full of Guests willing to help grant these life-changing wishes," said Steve Provost, president of Maggiano's. "Our made-from-scratch Italian-American dishes have a fame all their own, and to be able to use them for this sort of good for 19 years now is something that makes me extremely proud."
With Make-A-Wish bouncing back after the challenges brought on by the pandemic, this year is more important than ever for making sure every deserving recipient gets his or her Wish.
"Over the past 19 years, Eat-a-Dish has become a fan favorite amongst Maggiano's customers, delivering fun and engaging ways to help make wishes come true," said Richard K. Davis, president and CEO, Make-A-Wish America. "When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. We are grateful to our long-time partner Maggiano's and its guests for helping make that powerful impact possible."
Join us in making even more Wishes come true by visiting Maggiano's. For more information and to find the nearest restaurant, visit maggianos.com.
About Maggiano's Little Italy®
Maggiano's Little Italy specializes in Italian-American cuisine served in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Maggiano's menu features both classic and contemporary recipes – authentic pastas, signature salads, steaks, fresh seafood, regular chef specials and specialty desserts. Maggiano's 52 restaurants nationwide offer lunch and dinner as well as delivery, carryout services and banquet spaces for special occasions. Maggiano's is owned and operated by Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than one million Guests daily. Brinker owns or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two territories. In addition to Maggiano's, Brinker owns and operates Chili's® Grill & Bar.
Follow news about Maggiano's on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. For additional information, including the restaurant nearest you, please visit maggianos.com.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States and in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 24,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 520,000 wishes worldwide; more than 350,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 350 participants from 57 countries gathered today in Jakarta for the opening of the Sector Ministers' Meeting which will generate urgent prioritization of water and sanitation worldwide.
Among them were 50 ministers of water, sanitation, health, environment and the economy, who met to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis and a struggling global economy, which have threatened decades of progress on sustainable development. The event was hosted by the Government of Indonesia and convened by the United Nations-hosted Sanitation and Water for All global partnership (SWA) and UNICEF.
Opening the event, Patrick Moriarty, Chair of SWA's Steering Committee told participants that this triple crisis is deeply intertwined with water and sanitation, making government prioritization of these issues vital.
"Water and sanitation are indispensable for preventing public health emergencies, integral to supporting economic development and imperative for making communities resilient to climate change," he said.
According to event organizers, access to water and soap will generate $45 billion per year, and reduce the spread of infections in a COVID-19-like epidemic by up to 20 per cent.
Approximately 74 per cent of all natural disasters between 2001 and 2018 were water-related, requiring urgent action. Forty per cent of the global population is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change.
Additionally, universal access to toilets with safely managed waste will generate $86 billion per year in greater productivity and reduced health costs.
"Water and sanitation are the foundation of all sustainable development – and key to helping children survive and thrive," said Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF. "When 300,000 children still die every year from diseases linked to unsafe water and inadequate sanitation, we know we need to do more."
The Sector Ministers' Meeting will equip political leaders with the evidence and best practices they need to prioritize investments in water and sanitation, which in turn will support the Sustainable Development Goals. It also aims to transform inter-ministerial collaboration at the national level around the human rights to water and sanitation, as well as international learning and cooperation.
It was preceded by a six-month-long preparatory process at both global and national levels, involving 126 governments and organizations.
Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) is a multi-stakeholder partnership of governments and their partners from civil society, the private sector, UN agencies, research and learning institutions and the philanthropic community. Together, SWA partners stimulate high-level political dialogue - at the country, regional and global levels - and coordinate and monitor progress toward the sanitation, water and hygiene-related targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For more information visit www.sanitationandwaterforall.org.
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF's work is funded entirely through the voluntary support of millions of people around the world and our partners in government, civil society and the private sector. Follow UNICEF on Twitter and Facebook.
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BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ratio Therapeutics Inc., a pharmaceutical company that employs a suite of innovative technologies to develop best-in-class targeted radiotherapeutics for the treatment of cancers, today announced the appointment of Jacob Hesterman, Ph.D., as the company's Chief Data Officer (CDO). In this newly created role, Dr. Hesterman will build the company's data management and data sciences infrastructure. In addition to oversight of the data platform, Hesterman will manage imaging and dosimetry for Ratio's discovery and clinical programs.
"We are delighted to welcome Jacob to the management team and into a new leadership role at Ratio. He brings extensive experience in analytics and software informatics across all stages of drug development and has profound leadership experience in managing and facilitating research and development goals - qualities that align with our fast-growing company's goals and mission," commented Dr. Jack Hoppin, Ratio's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Jacob is the perfect addition to a growing team of researchers and developers with a singular focus on delivering the best treatments to cancer patients."
Dr. Hesterman has 15+ years of experience in medical imaging, data analysis, and the management of interdisciplinary technical teams. Prior to joining Ratio, Dr. Hesterman was a founding member of Invicro, first serving as Senior Vice President of Image Analysis and then as Chief Technology Officer and ultimately as the Chief Technology Officer of Realm IDx, the parent company of Invicro. He built a 60+ person image analysis group at Invicro to provide quantitative analysis for programs across multiple imaging modalities in all phases of drug discovery and development. As CTO of Realm IDx he oversaw more than 150 data scientists focused on integrated diagnostics software and applications.
"I am excited to be a part of Ratio's team and I look forward to working with my new colleagues to enable the imaging, discovery and advancement of novel radiopharmaceuticals," said Dr. Hesterman. "I believe the team at Ratio is applying cutting-edge science and technology to the development of their radiotherapeutics and I am delighted to join Ratio's world-class co-founders, Drs. Hoppin and Babich in their commitment to developing effective treatments for cancer patients."
Dr. Hesterman owns patents for his previous work and has been a member of both the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the World Molecular Imaging Society since 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in Optics from The University of Arizona, USA.
About Ratio Therapeutics
Ratio Therapeutics Inc. is a Boston-based pharmaceutical company with the mission to accelerate the development of next-generation precision radiopharmaceuticals for solid tumors and transform oncology treatment paradigms. Founded by John Babich, Ph.D., and Jack Hoppin, Ph.D., the company currently employs a growing team of radiopharmaceuticals discovery and development experts with backgrounds in the life science industry. Ratio's fully integrated proprietary R&D platforms, Trillium™ and Macropa™, enable the imaging, discovery and advancement of novel radiopharmaceuticals that have first/best-in-class delivery, safety and efficacy properties. The tunable nature of the company's platforms enables the efficient and timely generation of numerous novel radiopharmaceuticals for a broad range of high unmet need in solid tumors. Built to be the radiopharmaceuticals discovery and development partner of choice, Ratio currently collaborates with Bayer and Lantheus.
Please visit www.ratiotx.com for more information and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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RENO, Nev., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One year ago, The Center opened its doors as a self-care sanctuary, creating a safe space for the Reno community to pause, to breathe, and to be human. The Center believes that self-care makes such a difference in your home, your workplace, and our community, that they are on a mission to start a radical self-care movement! What is radical self-care? Jen Hutter, Executive Director, explains, "radical self-care is caring for oneself in the present moment. It is so simple, yet not easy in a world that begs us to distract ourselves." She elaborates, "It's radical because taking time to care for yourself creates a ripple effect, positively impacting you, those around you, and those around them."
On September 20th, to celebrate its one-year anniversary, The Center is hosting a special event "Center & Celebrate," to give back to the community in a big way. "Our intention this year was to bring self-care to our community, but we didn't realize the level of reciprocity that would flow back to us and help us grow both as teachers and as humans," Hutter noted. In an effort to pay it forward, The Center is taking some of its most popular self-care practices and making them completely free to 100 people through on-site visits to organizations and nonprofits around Reno, including Click Bond, Empowerment Center, Communities In Schools, Sage Ridge School, Studio Sculpt, and Ice Box.
Center & Celebrate schedule:
- 7:30am - 6:30pm: FREE classes at the Center all day long, including yoga, tai chi, qigong, meditation through music, sound baths, and more (all levels and humans welcome!)
- 11:15am - 12:00pm: Hula Hooping to live Music, Candle Blowout, and Welcome Message from Jen Hutter, Executive Director, at The Center (open to the public)
- 9am - 5pm: Radical Community Care Movement, during which teachers from The Center will go on-site at participating locations to deliver a respite of care through 20-minute meditations, hula hooping sessions, yoga nidra, tai chi, and qigong classes
True to its mission to make radical self-care accessible, The Center offers free weekly virtual community classes (meditation, qigong, and chair yoga), affordable memberships, and pay-it-forward options to donate free classes to those with financial constraints. To broaden its reach, The Center partners and collaborates with organizations and nonprofits also committed to the care and wellbeing of their employees and those they serve.
The excitement and joy from a successful year one, and anticipation for what's to come next emanates from Jen Hutter and all of the teachers at The Center. "We are so grateful for the support we have received this year and we couldn't be more excited to have this day to give back to our Reno community! We want Reno to feel Radical along with us on September 20th!"
Join the movement – if you would like for The Center to come to your organization on September 20th, to spread some radical self-care, please contact us!
The Center, with its 501(c)3 nonprofit status currently pending, is a self-care sanctuary that offers in-studio, on-site, and virtual classes, workshops, talks, and retreats to the Reno community and beyond. All practices center around self-care and include meditation, qigong, yoga, yoga nidra, tai chi, sound baths, journaling, and hula hooping, along with workshops, talks, and events tailored to mindfulness, moving through the seasons of life, purpose, nutrition, technology hygiene, and sleep.
The Center is committed to making radical self-care accessible so we all can thrive and lead more intentional lives. The Center removes barriers to self-care through advocacy, education, and action—enabling humans in all walks and seasons of life to rest, renew, and radiate. The Center Foundation is located at 55 Foothill Road, Suite 2, Reno, NV 89511.
For further inquiries and information, please contact:
Jen Hutter, Executive Director
jen.hutter@thecenterofreno.org / (917) 532-2396
Billie Sol Williams, Director of Operations
billiesol@thecenterofreno.org / (775) 420-5014
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Man charged with sexual abuse after exposing himself to children, police say
Published: May. 5, 2022 at 2:32 PM CDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
GLASGOW, Ky. (Gray News) – Police in Kentucky have charged a man after they say he exposed himself to two children.
The Glasgow Police Department said they arrested Robert O. Grindle Wednesday after investigating a complaint made against him.
After the investigation, the department determined that Grindle had exposed himself to victims who were younger than 12 years old.
Police charged Grindle with two counts of first degree sexual abuse of a victim under the age of 12.
Police are continuing to investigate the case.
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Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to X·CELERATE IoT to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xoriant today announced the availability of its X·CELERATE IoT solution in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Microsoft Azure. Xoriant customers can now take advantage of the scalability, high availability, and security of Azure, with streamlined deployment and management.
Xoriant is a global product engineering, software development, and technology services company headquartered in Silicon Valley. Xoriant customers can rapidly provision the end-to-end X·CELERATE IoT solution and customize it for many industries including manufacturing, transportation/cold chain, and retail to drive operational efficiency, create new insights, lower downtime, and increase business productivity.
X·CELERATE IoT is a low-code solution that integrates data from IoT devices and enterprise data sources enabling sophisticated analytics to provide actionable insights. The solution uses machine learning to detect problems and provide improved visibility into processes. Workflow tools and a role-based interface enable automatically notifying the correct stakeholders when problems are discovered. Individuals throughout the organization are provided with the right data to inform business decisions. The solution leverages Microsoft Azure services including Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Edge, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cosmos DB, and Power BI.
Xoriant, a Microsoft gold co-sell partner, is accelerating the deployment, development, and optimization of Microsoft technologies to deliver innovative business-critical technology solutions. With over two decades of partnership with Microsoft, Xoriant has been helping clients across industries with the proven combinations of Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 services and related Microsoft products.
As a trusted Microsoft Partner, Xoriant's customizable solutions, proofs of concept, and consulting offers are published on Azure Marketplace.
"X·CELERATE IoT being listed on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace as a co-sell solution is a testament to long term partnership with Microsoft and bring the value-add benefits to end customers. Microsoft Azure marketplace allows Xoriant to reach new customers and markets faster by starting with proof of concepts to take solutions into pilots and production, to showcase quantifiable benefits using Microsoft Azure Services and Microsoft partnership," said Rajashree Varma, VP of Alliances, Xoriant.
"Through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, customers around the world can easily find, buy, and deploy partner solutions they can trust, all certified and optimized to run on Azure," said Jake Zborowski, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. "We're happy to welcome Xoriant solution to the growing Azure Marketplace ecosystem."
The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.
Learn more about Xoriant X·CELERATE IoT on its page in the Azure Marketplace. Contact Xoriant directly for information about custom private plans available through the Azure Marketplace.
About Xoriant
Xoriant is a Silicon Valley headquartered product engineering, software development, and technology services firm with offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For both technology companies and enterprises, from startups to the Fortune 100, we leverage our expertise in emerging technologies and our high-performing teams to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate time to market and keep our clients competitive.
Across all our technology focus areas – product engineering, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure and security, big data and analytics, data management and governance, digital, and IoT – every solution we develop benefits from our product engineering pedigree. For 30 years and counting, we have taken great pride in the long-lasting, deep relationships we have with our clients. Learn more at https://www.xoriant.com
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PITTSBURGH, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today criticized Armstrong World Industries for its refusal to consent to the transfer of the Armstrong Flooring name that threatens to derail the sale of the Armstrong Flooring production facility in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to AHF Products.
USW District 10 Director Bernie Hall urged Armstrong Flooring and Armstrong World Industries immediately to resolve their issues over trademark licensing in order for a timely closing of the sale.
"It would be a terrible tragedy for hundreds of good jobs to disappear because of Armstrong World's greed," Hall said. "The USW demands an immediate end to this preposterous hostage-taking in the name of our members, their families and community."
"We cannot allow Armstrong World Industries to destroy our members' livelihoods," Hall said. "If this matter is not resolved very shortly, this historic facility and the community-sustaining jobs it provides could close its doors forever."
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in manufacturing, metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in tech, public sector and service occupations.
Contact: Tony Montana – (412) 562-2592 or tmontana@usw.org
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Calling 8-year-old Londin Thomas brave is an understatement. She was inside the Jefferson Avenue Tops grocery store with her parents Saturday during a deadly mass shooting. Throughout it all, she remained calm, and stuck by her dad.
“I didn’t know what was going on, I just like followed my dad,” she said. “I don’t know why I wasn’t scared. I’m just brave.”
She was at Tops with her parents, Lamont Thomas and Julie Hartwell, getting groceries for a Saturday afternoon cookout. Londin and her dad broke away to look at cake mixes.
“That’s when all the shots rang out,” Lamont Thomas said. “At first you don’t think that it’s going to be that. You think a couple shots, and it’s over with pretty quick, but once it kept going and getting louder and closer then you finally kick in and realize what’s going on.”
Hartwell spoke to the feeling of not being with her family at the time of the shooting.
“The horrific footsteps and everything that, like tied into the chaos, I just wished I was with my daughter at that time,” she said. “I was mad that I didn’t even know where she was at.”
Lamont and Londin rushed to the back of the store and hid in a cooler.
“We followed a lady to the milk coolers and we just hid back there and waited for the shots to stop,” Lamont said.
“I wasn’t really scared,” Londin added. “I was scared for my mom because I thought something happened to her.”
The family said the next 20 minutes, prior to being reunited, felt like a lifetime.
“It felt like an eternity to me. It went on forever,” Julie said. “I’m just glad that she was safe and she was taken care of. That’s all I cared about.”
The family is okay now, but says those memories won’t be going away.
“What are we going to do after this? That’s all I’m worried about,” Julie said. “Because my kid has to grow up here. What is the next step to prevent this from even happening anymore?”
Ten people were killed in Saturday’s shooting and three more were injured. President Joe Biden visited Buffalo Tuesday, calling the shooting “domestic terrorism.”
“Evil did come to Buffalo and has come to all too many places. A manifesting gunman, who massacred innocent people in the name of hateful and perverse ideology, rooted in fear and racism. It’s taken so much. Ten lives cut short in a grocery store, three others wounded by a hateful individual,” Biden said during his visit. He went on to call white supremacy a “poison” to the country. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/i-dont-know-why-i-wasnt-scared-im-just-brave-8-year-old-girl-hid-in-a-cooler-during-buffalo-shooting/ | 2022-05-18T18:21:40Z |
First Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Results in line with guidance provided on April 21, 2022
- Total Revenue increased to $37.7 million, up 240% year-over-year
- Cryptocurrency datacenter revenue increased to $23.2 million, up 158% year-over-year
- GAAP net loss was $0.4 million
- Adjusted EBITDA of $9.2 million
- LTM Adjusted EBITDA of $57.9 million
- Produced approximately 561 bitcoin during the first quarter
- Mining capacity of approximately 1.6 EH/s from approximately 19,400 miners at March 31, 2022
- Approximately $126 million of liquidity as of March 31, 2022 consisting of approximately $98 million in cash and fair value of cryptocurrency holdings and approximately $28 million in undrawn financing commitments
- Approximately $135 million of additional cash on deposit with Bitmain as of March 31, 2022
- 100% of miners scheduled for delivery to date have been deployed
April 2022 Operational Update
- Produced approximately 197 bitcoin in April 2022
- Approximately 1.6 EH/s of mining capacity from approximately 19,600 miners as of April 30, 2022
- 22% of hash rate capacity located at Spartanburg, SC facility
FAIRFIELD, Conn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) ("Greenidge"), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company, today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2022 and also provided an operational update for the month of April 2022.
"Consistent with the estimates we released on April 21, Greenidge demonstrated another strong quarter of significant revenue growth and substantial Adjusted EBITDA generation," said Jeff Kirt, Chief Executive Officer of Greenidge. "In addition to announcing our quarterly results today, we have begun reporting monthly operational statistics. Our April results were highlighted by production of 197 bitcoin from 1.6 EH/s of hashrate capacity as we continue to expand capacity at our South Carolina facility."
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Greenidge's revenue for the first quarter was $37.7 million, up 240% compared to the prior year period. Cryptocurrency Datacenter revenue for the first quarter was $23.2 million, up 158% versus the prior year period, and Power and Capacity revenue for the first quarter was $5.9 million, up 187% compared to the prior year period. Greenidge's Support.com subsidiary, which was acquired in September 2021, generated approximately $8.5 million in first quarter revenue and was not included in Greenidge's first quarter 2021 results.
Greenidge produced approximately 561 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2022, compared to 213 bitcoin in the first quarter of 2021.
Net loss was $0.4 million for the first quarter as compared to net income of $1.3 million in the prior year period. The first quarter of 2022 included $2.1 million of expansion costs and $0.2 million of merger and public company filing costs. Excluding these items, Adjusted net income for the first quarter was $1.3 million, compared to Adjusted net income of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $9.2 million, or 24.5% of revenue, compared to the prior year period of $4.2 million, or 38.2% of revenue.
Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and last twelve months ("LTM") Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. See the tables attached to this press release for a reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP measures and Use of Non-GAAP Information below for more details
Greenidge ended the first quarter with approximately $98 million of cash and fair market value of cryptocurrency holdings, of which, less than $2 million was cryptocurrency holdings. Greenidge had approximately $28 million in undrawn financing commitments at the end of the first quarter, bringing Greenidge's total liquidity to approximately $126 million as of March 31, 2022. In addition, Greenidge had approximately $135 million of cash on deposit with Bitmain as of March 31, 2022.
Capital Discussion
During the first quarter, as previously disclosed, Greenidge successfully completed two non-dilutive debt financings totaling approximately $108 million in available funding, of which $81 million was funded during the quarter. Greenidge entered into a secured equipment financing that matures in April 2024 with $81 million of available capacity, of which $54 million was funded. Greenidge also entered into a fully-drawn secured promissory note for approximately $27 million that matures in July 2022, with extensions available until December 2022.
April 2022 Operational Update
During the month of April 2022, Greenidge produced approximately 197 bitcoin. As of April 30, 2022, Greenidge had approximately 1.6 EH/s of mining capacity from approximately 19,600 miners. Approximately 22% of the capacity was located at Greenidge's facility in Spartanburg, SC which was acquired and commenced operations in December 2022.
About Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) is a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company. Greenidge is committed to 100% carbon-neutral datacenter operations at all of its locations by utilizing low-carbon sources of energy and offsetting its carbon footprint.
Use of Non-GAAP Information
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding the financial results of Greenidge (the "Company"), the Company has disclosed in this press release certain non-GAAP operating performance measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, LTM Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, which is then adjusted for stock-based compensation and other special items determined by management, including, but not limited to costs associated with the merger with Support.com, costs of becoming a public company (which included the costs of a corporate reorganization from an LLC, public registration of shares and associated costs), business expansion costs, impairment of goodwill and remeasurement of environmental liability. Adjusted EBITDA margin is the percentage of Adjusted EBITDA of revenue. LTM Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted EBITDA over the last twelve-month period. Adjusted net income is net income (loss) adjusted for the after-tax impacts of special items determined by management, including but not limited to costs associated with the merger with Support.com, costs of becoming a public company (which included the costs of a corporate reorganization from an LLC, public registration of shares and associated costs), business expansion costs, impairment of goodwill and remeasurement of environmental liability. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to and not a substitute for or superior to, the Company's results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by the Company may be different from non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the Company's financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP results is included herein.
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—As part of the firm commitment to preserve its long-term viability, the company purchases Ps.2,136 million of its Certificados Bursátiles—
MEXICO CITY , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AZTECACPO Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, today announced financial results for the second quarter 2022.
"In line with our commitment to generate financial and operational efficiencies in order to be competitive in the long-term, and as part of the actions we have undertaken since 2021, we continue to take firm steps to ensure the orderly and responsible reorganization of our debt", commented Rafael Rodríguez, CEO of TV Azteca. "During the quarter, we carried out the purchase in the secondary market of Ps.2,136 million of the company's Certificados Bursátiles — of the principal for Ps.4,000 million due this year —, with the objective to amortize, in time and form, the remainder of the issued Certificados Bursátiles and strengthen our capital structure", he added.
Second quarter results
Net sales for the period totaled Ps.3,589 million, 25% above the Ps.2,876 million for the same quarter of the previous year. Total costs and expenses increased 31% to Ps.2,917 million, from Ps.2,222 million in the previous year.
As a result, the company reported EBITDA of Ps.672 million, compared to Ps.654 million a year ago. TV Azteca generated operating income of Ps.479 million, from Ps.471 million the previous year.
The company recorded net income of Ps.162 million, compared to Ps.283 million in the same period of 2021.
Figures in millions of pesos.
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.
The number of CPOs outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was 2,986 million, unchanged from the previous year.
Net sales
The company's advertising sales in Mexico grew 11%, to Ps.3,122 million, from Ps.2,809 million a year earlier.
During the quarter, TV Azteca organized the Mexico Open at Vidanta golf tournament, a sporting event that creates important synergies with the company. The income generated by the tournament was Ps.377 million; the previous year the event was not held due to the health contingency derived from Covid 19.
The sum of revenues from TV Azteca Guatemala and TV Azteca Honduras, as well as the company's content sales outside of Mexico, was Ps.90 million, compared to Ps.67 million the previous year.
Costs and SG&A Expenses
Total costs and expenses increased 31% in the quarter as a result of a 36% growth in production, programming and transmission costs — to Ps.2,719 million, from Ps.2,003 million a year ago — together with a 10% reduction in selling and administrative expenses, to Ps.198 million, compared to Ps.219 million in the previous year.
The increase in costs reflects Ps.410 million of costs related to the Mexico Open at Vidanta golf tournament, as well as costs related to efforts to generate competitive content during the period.
The reduction in selling and administrative expenses reflects lower fees, and personnel and travel expenses, in line with strategies to preserve the operational viability of the company.
EBITDA and net results
The company's EBITDA was Ps.672 million, compared to Ps.654 million in the same period of the previous year. TV Azteca reported operating income of Ps.479 million, from Ps.471 million a year ago.
The main variations below EBITDA were as follows:
Increase of Ps.139 million from the participation in the results from affiliates, mainly due to profits growth of Grupo Orlegi and Arena Monterrey this period.
Foreign exchange loss of Ps.54 million, compared to gain of Ps.222 million a year ago, as a result of a net liability monetary position in dollars, together with depreciation of the exchange rate of the peso against the dollar this quarter, as of appreciation the previous year.
TV Azteca recorded net income of Ps.162 million in the quarter, from Ps.283 million the previous year.
Balance sheet
As of June 30, 2022, TV Azteca's debt with cost was Ps.10,351 million, compared to Ps.12,356 million from the previous year.
In accordance with the company's commitment to reorganize its debt, during the period TV Azteca bought in the secondary market Ps.2,136 million of its Certificados Bursátiles with a principal of Ps.4,000 million, due in 2022.
The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter was Ps.1,087 million, compared to Ps.2,281 million a year ago. The company's net debt as of June 30, 2022 was Ps.9,264 million, from Ps.10,075 million the previous year.
The restricted cash balance — which reflects the amount to cover payments for content exhibition rights and other short-term obligations of the company — was Ps.1,103 million, compared to Ps.269 million a year ago.
Six month results
Net sales for the first six months of 2022 were Ps.6,504 million, compared to Ps.5,438 million in the same period of 2021. Total costs and expenses were Ps.5,154 million, from Ps.4,200 million in same period of the previous year,
As a consequence, TV Azteca reported EBITDA of Ps.1,350 million, compared to Ps.1,238 million in the first half of the previous year. Operating income was Ps.959 million, from Ps.888 million a year ago. The company recorded net income of Ps.447 million, compared to Ps.1 million in the same period of 2021.
Figures in millions of pesos.
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.
The number of CPOs outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was 2,986 million, unchanged from the previous year.
About TV Azteca
TV Azteca is one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world, operating four television networks in Mexico: Azteca uno, Azteca 7, adn40 and a+, through more than 300 owned and operated stations across the country. The company also owns TV Azteca Digital, operator of several of the most visited digital platforms and social networks in Mexico.
TV Azteca is a Grupo Salinas company (www.gruposalinas.com), a group of dynamic, fast growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating: economic value through market innovation and goods and services that improve standards of living; social value to improve community wellbeing; and environmental value by reducing the negative impact of its business activities. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include TV Azteca (www.TVazteca.com; www.irtvazteca.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Purpose Financial (havepurpose.com), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx), Punto Casa de Bolsa (www.puntocasadebolsa.mx), Totalplay (irtotalplay.mx; www.totalplay.com.mx) and Totalplay Empresarial (totalplayempresarial.com.mx). TV Azteca and Grupo Elektra trade shares on the Mexican Stock Market and in Spains' Latibex market. Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. The group of companies shares a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.
Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release are concepts about the future that involve risks and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Other risks that may affect TV Azteca and its subsidiaries are presented in documents sent to the securities authorities.
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Opinion: Binance CEO explains why it’s misleading to say crypto is anonymous
By Richard Quest
Ever since governments across the globe started slapping sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrencies have been under scrutiny. The concern is that Russian banks and individuals who have had their assets frozen could potentially use the digital money to evade sanctions.
The US and European Union rely heavily on banks to flag and block transactions by sanctioned businesses or people. But digital currencies operate outside of the traditional financial system. Government officials worry that cryptocurrency exchanges won’t comply with the sanctions and that transactions on these digital exchanges will be difficult to track.
Coinbase Global and Binance, two of the world’s largest exchanges, have said they are complying with all government sanctions, but they are rejecting any other calls for an outright ban on Russian users unless governments impose one.
CNN’s Richard Quest spoke with Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao this week about sanction rules, crypto and why he thinks anonymity in the digital currency world is a myth.
Quest: Tell me where your platform is standing in the attempts by those who may be sanctioned, or others just to evade sanctions through using cryptocurrencies. What’s your position on this now?
Zhao: First of all, Binance follows all of the sanction rules very strictly, so we will block anyone that’s on the sanction list or even anyone that’s remotely related to them … their wives, their lawyers … and their friends… We also view that we do not have the ability to freeze other normal Russian users’ assets because we view that’s illegal for us to do. It’s not for us to decide whose assets we can freeze and not freeze. That’s for governments to decide.
On the second point of using crypto to avoid sanctions, I think that’s a myth. If you look at the data, nobody smart does that. Crypto is too traceable. The governments around the world are increasingly very good at tracing crypto transactions. So crypto is not good for that.
Quest: To be clear, have you and will you now take a stand on the war? Because a lot of people feel that crypto, the new distributed finance mechanisms … a lot of people seem unwilling to say ‘right or wrong,’ ‘yes or no,’ ‘for or against.’
Zhao: Yeah, we’re totally against the war. We’re totally against politicians, dictators that start the wars. So that part we’re totally against. We’re not against the people … There are many people on both sides of Ukraine and Russia that are suffering. And we want to help those people. In fact, I think we are the first company to pledge $10 million US dollars to help the Ukraine refugees, and we have given most of that out already through UN international charity refugee organizations. So yeah, we have a very strong stand on that.
Quest: Last question on this area, do you think a lot of people in the fintech industry — and I’m asking you this because you’ve taken a strong stand yourself — do you think too many people are going around saying, ‘see no evil, hear no evil’? It reminds me of the old shared platforms arguments at the beginning on copyright issues: “We’re just a shared platform.” Do you think that fintech does need to … as an industry, come off the fence more often?
Zhao: I think fintech, if you include traditional finance, that is true. I think there’s way too many people focusing on crypto. Crypto is actually not good for avoiding sanctions. And if you look at the Bitfinex hackers, they hacked Bitfinex for billions of dollars in 2016. They held onto the money until recently. The minute they started using it, they got caught … The data shows that crypto is much safer, yet everybody is focused on crypto sanctions. Nobody is talking about banks, cash, oil, etc.
Quest: Because originally crypto made a great virtue of anonymity, and you know our old friend Bitcoin came along and said, “You won’t be able to trace or follow or know who’s behind the transaction.” And that gave the [industry the] reputation…
Zhao: Yeah, so that’s a bit unfortunate because that’s very misleading right now… Most transactions do need to go through a centralized exchange, any large transactions of value, because the decentralized exchanges don’t have enough liquidity yet.
And when they go through centralized exchanges, like us, we KYC [or verify the identity of] everybody — there are small exchanges who still don’t do that. But the larger exchanges, the more compliant exchanges, KYC everybody, and once you know that one transaction is associated with somebody on the blockchain, it’s very easy to follow that along afterward. So that’s a misconception that Bitcoin is anonymous. Bitcoin’s anonymous feature is very, very weak.
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MORGAN CITY, La., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) announced today its first quarter 2022 results.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, Conrad had net loss of $116,000 and loss per diluted share of $0.02 compared to net income of $705,000 and income per diluted share of $0.14 during the first quarter of 2021. Net income in the first quarter of 2021 included $2.9 million in other income related to the Employee Retention Credit. The Company's financial reports are available at www.otcmarkets.com.
Conrad's backlog was $136.5 million at March 31, 2022 compared to $148.5 million at December 31, 2021 and $193.4 million at March 31, 2021.
Conrad Industries, Inc., established in 1948 and headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana, designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, dredges, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel and aluminum products for both the commercial and government markets. The company provides both repair and new construction services at its five shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas.
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Cecil Hernandez (985) 702-0195
CAHernandez@ConradIndustries.com
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AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University has launched its 2022 public service announcement, or PSA, spotlighting how it is advancing student success through experiential learning.
The PSA, titled "How we do it," was unveiled on Auburn's social media feeds and its PSA website—www.auburn.edu/howwedoit. The NCAA commercial focuses on how the Auburn Family teaches, learns and lives, with students experiencing real-world applications through hands-on work in the fields of their desired profession as well as through outreach and research opportunities.
"As our PSA states, what makes Auburn so special is hard to put into words," said John Morris, Auburn's senior vice president for Advancement. "You just have to experience it, and our students do just that—through sports broadcasts to investment labs, forestry work, design studios and even partnerships that reach the stretches of outer space. Our students are learning the lessons that lead to success and the betterment of our community and beyond."
Among the highlights of the PSA is Auburn's War Eagle Productions program—through which journalism students gain professional training in live sports production. The commercial also features Auburn's motion-base virtual reality flight simulators, as well as a partnership between Auburn's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and Boeing that allows undergraduate students hands-on, real-world design experience on groundbreaking aerospace projects involving NASA and the U.S. Air Force. In the way of research, the PSA spotlights the College of Veterinary Medicine's recent awarding of a $24 million contract by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to advance detection canine sciences and enhance operational threat detection capabilities.
Similarly, the PSA's website notes several other student experiential learning opportunities, including a summer practicum through Auburn's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment; a student-run free clinic in Mobile affiliated with the Harrison College of Pharmacy and the University of South Alabama; the new Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center that opened this fall as the home for the College of Human Sciences' School of Hospitality Management; collaboration opportunities in Auburn's Radio-Frequency Identification Lab; the Harbert College of Business' Integrated Financial Leadership Program; and the College of Architecture, Design and Construction's Futures Studio in Mobile.
For more information about the many ways in which Auburn is leading student success and what makes the Auburn experience so special, visit auburn.edu.
Auburn University is a nationally ranked land grant institution recognized for its commitment to world-class scholarship, interdisciplinary research with an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 classification, life-changing outreach with Carnegie's Community Engagement designation and an undergraduate education experience second to none. Auburn is home to more than 30,000 students, and its faculty and research partners collaborate to develop and deliver meaningful scholarship, science and technology-based advancements that meet pressing regional, national and global needs. Auburn's commitment to active student engagement, professional success and public/private partnership drives a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact.
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British travelers faced more disruptions during the Easter holiday break as two major airlines, British Airways and easyJet, canceled about 100 flights Wednesday.
British Airways canceled two flights because of coronavirus-related staff absences, on top of more than 70 flights that it had canceled in advance as part of adjustments to its schedule. Budget carrier easyJet scrubbed at least 30 flights to or from London’s Gatwick airport.
The aviation industry is suffering from staff shortages because of both a surge in coronavirus-related staff sicknessin the U.K. and a shortage of workers because of pandemic-related job cuts.
British Airways and easyJet have canceled hundreds of flights since the weekend, which marked the start of a two-week Easter school holiday break.
EasyJet said it will operate most of its 1,545 flights planned for Wednesday, with a “small proportion” canceled in advance to give customers enough time to book new ones.
The airline says the number of crew illnesses are at more than double normal levels because of high COVID-19 infection rates across Europe.
British Airways said many of its cancellations include flights that were cut when it decided last month to reduce its schedule until the end of May to boost reliability amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Infections across the U.K. have soared again with the rapid spread of the more transmissible omicron BA.2 variant, reaching record levels last week when official figures showed that some 1 in 13 people had the virus.
The Easter school holidays are the first time many families in Britain have booked trips abroad after two years of pandemic restrictions. All remaining virus measures, including mandatory self-isolation for those infected and testing requirements for international travel, were scrapped in February and March. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/more-uk-easter-flights-disrupted-amid-covid-staff-absences/ | 2022-04-07T06:20:07Z |
Biden administration cancels 3 offshore oil lease sales in Gulf Coast, Alaska
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it is canceling three oil and gas lease sales scheduled in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska, removing millions of acres from possible drilling as U.S. gas prices reach record highs.
The Interior Department announced the decision Wednesday night, citing a lack of industry interest in drilling off the Alaska coast and “conflicting court rulings” that have complicated drilling efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, where the bulk of U.S. offshore drilling takes place.
The decision likely means the Biden administration will not hold a lease sale for offshore drilling this year and comes as Interior appears set to let a mandatory five-year plan for offshore drilling expire next month.
“Unfortunately, this is becoming a pattern — the administration talks about the need for more supply and acts to restrict it,’’ said Frank Macchiarola, senior vice president of the American Petroleum Institute, the top lobbying group for the oil and gas industry.
“As geopolitical volatility and global energy prices continue to rise, we again urge the administration to end the uncertainty and immediately act on a new five-year program for federal offshore leasing,’’ he said.
The lease cancellations come as gas prices have surged to a record $4.40 a gallon amid the war in Ukraine and other disruptions that have pushed prices $1.40 a gallon higher than a year ago. Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from a year ago, the government said Wednesday.
A federal appeals court in New Orleans, meanwhile, is considering a challenge to a moratorium on new federal leasing that Biden imposed soon after taking office in January 2021. Biden said the administration needed to consider the effect of new drilling on climate change and conduct proper environmental reviews.
Louisiana and 12 other states challenged Biden’s order, saying laws passed in response to the 1970s oil crisis require lease sales on federal lands and waters.
The Biden administration failed to “grapple with prior analyses” of the planned sales to give a valid reason for postponing or canceling them, Louisiana Deputy Solicitor General Joseph Scott St. John told a 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel this week.
The three-judge panel did not indicate when they will rule.
Environmental groups hailed the latest lease cancellation, saying the administration needs to do more to curb greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels that are driving climate change.
“To save imperiled marine life and protect coastal communities and our climate from pollution, we need to end new leasing and phase out existing drilling,” said Kristen Monsell, oceans legal director at the Center for Biological Diversity, an environmental group.
Republicans denounced the decision as harmful to consumers and U.S. national security.
The Interior Department’s decision “approaches levels of irresponsibility and reckless stupidity never seen before,’’ said Rep. Garret Graves, R-La. “We are paying record prices for gasoline and to heat and cool our homes. Rather than using American energy sources to help solve the problem and lower prices, the Biden administration continues to carry out policies that only benefit Russia, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and other apparent allies of this White House.’’
The state challenge to Biden’s leasing order has not yet gone to trial, but a federal judge blocked the order in a preliminary injunction last year, writing that since federal law does not state the president can suspend oil lease sales, only Congress can do so.
After U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty ruled for the states, the Interior Department held an offshore lease sale last fall, which a federal judge in Washington, D.C. later blocked.
The administration has appealed Doughty’s ruling, but has scheduled onshore lease sales next month in eight mostly Western states. However, the administration scaled back the amount of land offered for drilling and raised royalty rates by 50%.
Biden has come under pressure to increase U.S. crude production as fuel prices spike because of the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The United States and other nations have banned imports of Russian oil, driving up prices worldwide.
Biden also faces pressure from Democrats and environmental groups urging him to do more to combat climate change, even as his legislative proposals on climate and clean energy remain stalled in a sharply divided Congress.
Interior cannot conduct new offshore oil and gas lease sales until it has completed a required five-year plan. The current plan expires June 30, and administration officials have not said when or if a replacement will be released.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said last month that the oil and gas industry is “set” with the amount of drilling permits at its disposal. She defended Biden administration actions to scale down federal leasing, saying that industry has about 9,000 permits that have been approved but are not being used.
“The industry is free to use these permits in a way they see fit. They just haven’t acted on those,” Haaland told a House committee last week.
Oil companies have been reluctant to ramp up production, saying there are not enough workers, scant money for new drilling investments and wariness that today’s high prices won’t last.
Democrats accuse the industry of “price gouging” and have vowed to bring legislation cracking down on price manipulation to votes in the House and Senate.
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Associated Press writer Janet McConnaughey in New Orleans contributed to this report.
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A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision suggests the country’s highest court could be poised to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, allowing individual states to more heavily regulate or even ban the procedure.
WHAT DOES ‘ROE V. WADE’ REFER TO?
Roe v. Wade is the name of the lawsuit that led to the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing a constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The majority opinion found an absolute right to abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy.
WHO WERE ROE AND WADE?
Jane Roe was a pseudonym for Norma McCorvey, who was 22, unmarried, unemployed and pregnant for the third time in 1969 when she sought to have an abortion in Texas. By the time the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in her favor, McCorvey had given birth to a girl whom she placed for adoption.
Henry Wade was the district attorney of Dallas County, Texas. It was his job to enforce a state law prohibiting abortion except to save a woman’s life, so he was the person McCorvey sued when she sought the abortion.
After her death, biographer Joshua Prager said McCorvey made her living giving speeches and writing books on both sides of the abortion debate and was coached by both sides. She had conflicted feelings about each, he said, but was consistent on one point: supporting abortion through the first trimester.
WHAT DID THE COURT DECIDE IN 1973?
The plaintiff alleged that Texas law was unconstitutionally vague and violated her constitutionally protected right to personal privacy. The question before the U.S. Supreme Court was: Does the Constitution recognize a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy by abortion?
Justice Harry Blackmun delivered the opinion for the 7-2 majority, finding that it did indeed — although that protection had to be balanced against the government’s interests in protecting women’s health and “the potentiality of human life.” The conservative-leaning court said a woman’s decision to have an abortion during the first three months of her pregnancy must be left to her and her doctor.
WHAT WAS THE PRE-ROE LANDSCAPE IN THE U.S.?
At the time of Roe, abortion was broadly legal in just four statesand allowed under limited circumstances in 16 others. Constitutional rights trump state laws, so the court’s decision nullified the bans in the remaining 30 states. But it did allow states to impose certain regulations during the second trimester to protect the woman’s health and take steps to protect fetal life in the third trimester.
HOW HAVE LATER DECISIONS ALTERED ABORTION RIGHTS IN AMERICA?
Blackmun was still on the court in 1992, when it heard Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a challenge to Pennsylvania abortion laws that included a 24-hour waiting period. The conservative-leaning court unexpectedly upheld the right to abortion —while also making it easier for states to impose regulations.
Three conservative justices — Sandra Day O’Connor, Anthony M. Kennedy and David H. Souter — co-authored the court’s main opinion in the 5-4 decision, writing: “The woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy before viability is the most central principle of Roe vs. Wade. It is a rule of law and a component of liberty we cannot renounce.″
Neither side on the abortion issue was pleased with the ruling. Since then, conservative states have been chipping away at abortion rights with laws that have engendered many more court challenges, including a recent Texas law that bans most abortions after about six weeks.
WHAT IS THIS NEW CASE THAT’S POISED TO TOPPLE ROE?
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. It challenges Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks.
Upholding that ban would undermine both Roe and Casey, which allow states to regulate — but not ban — abortion up until the point of fetal viability, at roughly 24 weeks. The decision, per the draft, wouldlikely result in a patchwork of abortion laws, with some states protecting abortion and others prohibiting it outright. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/what-is-roe-v-wade-the-landmark-abortion-access-case/ | 2022-05-04T16:51:47Z |
Persistent Systems to be preferred supplier of mobile ad hoc networking solutions to UGV company
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology, announced today that Roboteam Defense, Ltd. ("Roboteam"), an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) company based in Petah Tikva, Israel, will be joining the Wave Relay® Ecosystem as part of a five-year deal with Persistent.
The Wave Relay® Ecosystem is an alliance of sensor and unmanned system companies all using Persistent's Wave Relay® MANET as their default network. Roboteam's full suite of UGVs will now be part of that Ecosystem, making the Wave Relay® MANET the preferred network for its platforms.
"We are happy to see Roboteam formally join the Wave Relay® Ecosystem," said Nick Naioti, SVP of Business Development for Persistent. "Our companies have been working together for over a decade, delivering thousands of UGVs to both U.S. and international customers. Now, as part of the Ecosystem alliance, Roboteam will be positioning its platforms as part of the future networked battlefield."
As Persistent's longest-standing UGV customer, Roboteam had previously integrated the heritage MPU3 and MPU4 radios into their systems. The company will now be integrating the current-generation MPU5 MANET radio into its ROOK and PROBOT V2 platforms and the SWaP-timized Embedded Module into the MTGR, TIGR and ROCU-7 controller.
Roboteam will also supply Persistent with UGV command-and-control software, to be loaded as Android-based apps on the MPU5 and controlled by the Rugged Display Controller (RDC). All this enables Roboteam to empower the hyper-enabled warfighter with access to voice, video, and sensor data for greater situational awareness.
The upgrade also ensures more robust communication with Roboteam's all-terrain UGVs—wherever they go. "The Wave Relay® MANET operates effectively in caves, tunnels, subterranean complexes, and any other operational environment that requires an extremely reliable datalink," said Uzzi Rozen, CEO of Roboteam.
Both Persistent Systems (Booth No. DE 423) and Roboteam (Booth No. A-358) will be exhibiting their products at the Eurosatory 2022 defense and security trade show, held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, in Paris, France, on June 13-17.
Roboteam Defense, Ltd.
Roboteam is a leading global provider of tactical ground robotic systems. Based in Israel, Already deployed in more than 25 countries and battle proven through the most challenging missions. Roboteam designs, develops and manufactures cutting edge, user-oriented, multi-purpose, unmanned platforms and controllers for Defense, Law Enforcement and Public Safety missions. The company created a line of lightweight, fast deployable unmanned ground systems that deliver technological and functional breakthroughs for tactical purposes with unmatched reliability. Among Roboteam's customers, one can find top units within the US Military, Special Forces, EOD units and SWAT teams as well as other elite units around the globe. Their team includes dozens of highly experienced engineers, dedicated to design robotic systems that provide complete operational and tactical control, overall mission management and enhanced battle management capabilities.
About Persistent Systems, LLC
Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company that develops and manufactures a patented and secure Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. Wave Relay® transmits and receives data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult conditions. Their suite of products is utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned Systems markets. Please visit http://www.persistentsystems.com to learn more. Follow Persistent Systems on Twitter to get updates on the latest developments @pswaverelay.
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Coco Republic Executive Leadership Team Bolstered
LOS ANGELES and SYDNEY, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The new financial year marks a new beginning at Coco Republic with two key appointments to spearhead the accelerated global expansion, initially focused on the California market. Coco Republic is pleased to announce its executive leadership team has been significantly bolstered by the appointment of Eric Bauer as Global CEO and Skye Westcott as President of North America.
Bauer, a seasoned business leader has more than 30 years of leadership experience in developing and executing significant global growth strategies across industries at leading public and private global brands including International Vitamin Corporation, Gap, and PepsiCo.
Westcott brings nearly 40 years of omnichannel leadership experience in merchandising, marketing, product design and global sourcing. Most recently, Westcott was part of the leadership team at Ballard Designs and previously held senior positions at Arhaus, Lillian August Designs, as well as Coco Republic-owned brand, HD Buttercup.
Bauer and Westcott's collective extensive experience will strongly complement the current team, building on the solid foundation and growth potential, positioning the company for global expansion with the US as the first new priority market.
In welcoming this change, Coco Republic Chairman Peter Comisar and Managing Partner of control shareholder STORY3 Capital Partners commented, "Eric has a demonstrated track record of operational excellence in managing global organizations. His disciplined financial and operational capabilities are a perfect complement to the creative leadership of founding family member and creative director Anthony Spon-Smith. Skye is a world-class merchant with an unparalleled understanding of the US consumer and furniture industry. She is an invaluable addition to our US team as we prepare to introduce Coco Republic to the California market."
Bauer added, "Coco Republic is an exciting opportunity to introduce the leading Australian furniture and lifestyle brand to a global consumer. We believe that our product design ethos and Australian essence will resonate globally enabling us to build a global community, be an influential design-lead authority and act as a guide to those who seek a well-designed life."
Coco Republic's design ethos has been well-received by the US market, as seen by its successful US wholesale partnership with Restoration Hardware and HD Buttercup.
Coco Republic acquired all the assets and intellectual property of the storied California home furniture retailer HD Buttercup in October 2021. The Buttercup operations and store base opens the doors to Coco Republic's accelerated regional roll-out. Evan Cole, the founder of HD Buttercup and furniture industry veteran, has assumed a position on the Company's Board of Directors.
In October 2022, Coco Republic will anchor its highly anticipated US brand launch with the first flagship location in Union Square, San Francisco. In late 2022, HD Buttercup's Culver City location will be converted into Coco Republic's second flagship location.
"We are incredibly excited to introduce our brand to the California market and inspire a new world of consumers to design beautiful interiors. Our partnership with STORY3 has been a tremendous catalyst in executing our strategy and the new growth capital investment is a testament to the strength of our brand and the potential we see ahead," said Creative Director and Vice Chairman Anthony Spon-Smith. The leadership additions of Bauer and Westcott will play a significant role in cementing the brand globally as a leading design-led Australian luxury furniture and lifestyle brand and leading the next phase of the company's growth and success.
Established in 1979, Coco Republic is recognized today as one of Australia and New Zealand's leading premium furniture and design brands. Renowned for its state-of-the-art innovation and paring of luxury textures and materials, the brand has a striking and unique aesthetic. Coco Republic cherishes the art of craftsmanship, resulting in timeless and immaculate pieces.
Led by Anthony Spon-Smith, Australia's most talented visionary in product design, Anthony's eye for detail and forward thinking mindset has propelled the brand to new markets, attracting customers across the globe. Coco Republic has 15 showrooms in Australia and New Zealand, with an e-commerce site servicing both markets. This Fall, the brand will launch in the United States with plans to expand its retail footprint, starting with their first store in San Francisco. For more information, please visit cocorepublic.com.au.
STORY3 Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment manager exclusively focused on compelling consumer facing companies, disruptive brands and businesses at the intersection of consumer and sustainability.
Since the firm's inception in October 2018, the STORY3 team has sourced, arranged and executed over $1 billion of capital transactions within its thesis and sectoral focus.
STORY3 employs a flexible investment strategy and pairs deep industry expertise, global relationships, operating support, and unique transactional experience to support value creation for its partners. For more information, please visit story3capital.com.
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DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for retinal degenerative diseases, today announced that management will present at Baird's 2022 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in New York.
Chief Executive Officer, Sulagna Bhattacharya, and Chief Medical Officer, Aaron Osborne will present a company update on Nanoscope clinical and corporate activities on Wednesday, September 14, at 12:15 PM Eastern Time in the Morgan Suite (Mezzanine Level). Nanoscope leadership will be available for in-person meetings at the event on both Tuesday, September 13, and Wednesday, September 14.
Nanoscope Therapeutics is developing gene-agnostic, sight-restoring optogenetic therapies for the millions of patients blinded by retinal degenerative diseases, for which no cure exists. The company's lead asset, MCO-010, is presently in Phase 2b multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled clinical trials in the U.S. for retinitis pigmentosa (NCT04945772) with top-line data expected H1 2023. The company has also initiated a Phase 2 trial of MCO-010 therapy in Stargardt patients (NCT05417126). MCO-010 has received FDA orphan drug designations for RP and Stargardt. Preclinical assets include non-viral laser-delivered MCO-020 gene therapy for geographic atrophy.
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Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Nanoscope@argotpartners.com
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IFFD reminds you not to burn when it is windy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Fire Department wants to remind you not to do any kind of outside burning when it is windy like it is today.
The department sent out this tweet earlier Monday.
Forecasted 60 mph winds... not the time to be burning outside. Please, no controlled burns until the wind dies down. When/if you do burn fields, please alert Dispatch at (208) 529-1200 so they are aware and don't send us screaming down the road with lights and sirens blazing.
— Idaho Falls Fire (@IdahoFallsFire) April 4, 2022 | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/04/iffd-reminds-you-not-to-burn-when-it-is-windy/ | 2022-04-05T01:06:13Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of certain Waste Management redeemable senior notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 8, 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, Waste Management, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million indicated in the merger agreement between the Company and Advanced Disposal Services; (ii) as a result, the merger would not be completed by July 14, 2020, the end date under the merger agreement; and (iii) the Waste Management redeemable senior notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par.
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As the autumn season approaches, now is an excellent time for homeowners to examine their gardens and prepare for the cooler temperatures to come. Although many think of gardening only during the summer months, caring for a garden during the fall can help it survive the winter season and produce a healthy crop next year.
Whether growing a vegetable garden, flower bed or even trees and shrubs, these fall garden maintenance tips will ensure landscapes are ready for temperatures to drop.
1. Clean Up Vegetable/Herb Gardens: If you’re not sure where to begin on your fall garden maintenance checklist, the best place to start is by removing all dried plants and weeds in your garden bed. Keeping such plants in your garden over the winter could lead to pests and disease, thus preventing a healthy garden next year. For this reason, be on the lookout for any spent crops, as well as plants that are infested with disease. Tilling your garden is an excellent way to expose any dried plants or weeds. It will also reveal any pests hiding in your garden, including fall armyworms, which are most active during the fall.
As you remove plant debris from your garden, now is also an excellent time for removing gardening supplies. Items such as stakes, cages and labels should be gathered and put away to be used again next spring.
2. Prepare Your Perennial Garden for Winter: Although the gardening season may be coming to a close, your perennial plants will continue growing until they go dormant in late fall. To prepare them for the colder temperatures, be sure to remove all weeds and any parts of the plant infested with disease or pests. If you’re planning on adding more plants to your garden, consider planting spring-blooming bulbs this fall while the soil is still warm.
Don’t forget to continue watering your perennials at least once a week until the ground freezes. Once the ground does freeze, cover the crown of your newly planted perennials with a 4 to 5-inch layer of bark mulch. This mulch may also be used to cover perennials that are sensitive to frost.
3. Care for Trees and Shrubs: For those who have trees and shrubs, autumn is the perfect season to check on shrubbery and prepare them for winter. One way to care for your trees this fall is to cover the soil around them with mulch. Adding a fresh layer of mulch around the base of your tree will protect the roots from harsh winter conditions. Avoid covering the trunk with mulch, however, as this could cause rot and other diseases. In addition to mulching, fall is also an ideal time to prune your shrubs once dormancy has started.
If you’re looking to establish more trees and shrubs on your lawn, fall is the best time to plant while the ground is still workable. Generally, the ideal time to plant new trees is six weeks before the first sign of hard frost. Planting anytime between September through November will allow your new trees to establish their roots before winter sets in.
4. Plant a Cover Crop: A cover crop may be spread over your garden to prevent erosion and weed growth. It may consist of mustard, clover, peas or even a combination of cover crops. Once spring arrives, the cover crop may be turned over to add nutrients to the soil.
5. Plant Fall Crops: While the summer growing season may be over, there are still many plants you can grow over the winter. The most common frost-tolerant crops for fall planting include broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, parsnips, garlic, cabbage, collards and spinach. Many of these crops not only grow well during the fall, but they taste better after a light frost. Be sure to cover your plants as soon as any frost is forecast to ensure your garden survives the winter.
6. Apply Fall Pre-Emergents: Pre-emergent weed killers are used for controlling weeds before they appear above the ground. To promote a weed-free garden next year, consider applying fall pre-emergents to your garden once all plant debris is removed.
7. Apply Fall Fertilizer: Similar to fall lawn care, many gardens and trees can benefit from fertilizer before winter sets in. Fall fertilizer is best applied in late fall before the first frost, as it will help plants endure the approaching cold temperatures.
The Lawnifi Fall Fertilizer Box, in particular, has three separate bottles of liquid fertilizer in it that help your garden recover from the hot summer temperatures it just endured as well as prepare for the colder temperatures ahead. This product is a great fall fertilizer for lawns and gardens.
If you prefer traditional, granular fertilizers, Lawnifi Foundation is a slow-release granular fertilizer option that comes in a 25-pound bag and lasts for three months. With a 29-0-5 NPK formulation, Lawnifi Foundation is the perfect granular fertilizer for lawns and gardens. The 2% iron included in Lawnifi Foundation’s mixture helps plants carry oxygen throughout the leaves, roots and other parts of the plants to promote a green, healthy yard.
Following these simple fall garden maintenance tips will help your plants survive the cold temperatures of winter. Whether you plan on growing a cool season crop, or you simply want to protect your garden, this fall garden checklist will ensure a healthy, thriving garden next spring.
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid common stock between November 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 31, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in LCID:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about Lucid's business and operations. Specifically, the Company overstated its production capabilities while concealing that "extraordinary supply chain and logistics challenges" were hampering Lucid's operations. As a result of the defendants' wrongful acts and omissions, and the significant decline in the market value of Lucid's common stock, Lucid investors have suffered significant damages.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Lucid you have until May 31, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Lucid securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the LCID lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/lucid-group-inc-loss-submission-form?id=26301&from=4.
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J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning filmmaker Parker Brennon and Rainbow Swan, LLC, a film production company led by Brennon as Managing Creative and Rob Jarosinski as Managing Member, announced their partnership to make the horror anthology film, Hauntology. The film comes from an original script written by Brennon, and will feature a collection of supernatural tales with many elements of queer identity.
Hauntology has a target completion date of August 2023, which will then be followed by a 2024 festival run. The film will feature a variety of notable and historic locations in Ohio, along with a blend of local and national talent, some of whom are considered legends of the horror genre.
"We're so excited for Parker to bring their dark, atmospheric style to this project about finding identity through horror storytelling," said Rainbow Swan, LLC managing member Rob Jarosinski. "Everyone from hardened horror cinephiles to casual moviegoers will find something to love about Hauntology."
Hauntology follows an older sister who takes her fearless runaway sibling on a road trip, to share the most chilling tales surrounding their hometown. Each place they visit has its own ghost story and queer perspecitve.
"The queer community loves horror stories, but I've always been surprised by how few films are made with us in mind. As I wrote Hauntology, I included a variety of LGBT+ characters who have stories beyond "coming out" or suicide. We're more than those tropes." - Parker Brennon
To help raise additional funds, a Kickstarter campaign for the project is planned to launch on June 1, 2022 in alignment with the start of Pride month.
Casting is underway and production is set to commence in August 2022.
ABOUT RAINBOW SWAN, LLC
Rainbow Swan, LLC is an Ohio based film production company dedicated to bringing Hauntology to life. To learn more about Hauntology, https://hauntologymovie.com.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients showed reduction in fatigue by up to 33.3%, Long COVID patients by up to 46.8%
SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reports significantly reduced mental and physical fatigue in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID patients, with the administration of oral Anhydrous Enol-Oxaloacetate, (AEO), a medical food and nutritional supplement.
The study reports that six weeks of oxaloacetate treatment resulted in,
- Reduction of fatigue in Long COVID patients by up to 46.8%
- Reduction of fatigue in ME/CFS patients by an average of 22.5% to 33%
The controlled clinical trial, using a dose escalating methodology, utilized ME/CFS patients who had been diagnosed for an average of 8.9 years and Long COVID patients with symptoms for at least 6 months.
ME/CFS patients were given oxaloacetate doses of either 500 milligrams twice per day, 1,000 milligrams twice per day or 1,000 milligrams three times per day. Reduction in fatigue was dose dependent, with the smallest dose yielding a 21.7% reduction in fatigue and the largest yielding a 33.3% reduction in six weeks. Long COVID patients were given either 500 milligrams twice per day or 1000 milligrams of oxaloacetate twice per day, with fatigue reduced by up to 46.8% in six weeks.
"This data is showing oral oxaloacetate treatment may play a key role in moving dysfunctional metabolic changes back towards normal functioning," says David Lyons Kaufman, MD, study coauthor and founder of the Center for Complex Diseases. "We certainly owe it to ME/CFS patients to give this treatment more investigation."
Oxaloacetate, a human energy metabolite, is present in nearly every cell of the human body. Metabolomic studies in ME/CFS patients vs. normal controls indicate that oxaloacetate levels are significantly reduced in the plasma of ME/CFS patients.
"For the millions of people worldwide struggling to live with chronic fatigue, this is really hopeful news," says Alan Cash, coauthor of the study published by the Journal of Translational Medicine, a Springer/Nature publication. "Amelioration of fatigue to this degree may be life changing. This could look like the difference between being stuck in bed for months and being able to get back to work, attending a wedding, and enjoying life again."
The complete peer-reviewed clinical trial results are made available by the Journal of Translational Medicine.
Currently, oxaloacetate is available over-the-counter in smaller doses as a nutritional supplement from several national brands. To obtain oxaloacetate at the doses present in this study, patients will need to utilize the medical food Oxaloacetate CFS under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
About Terra Biological LLC
Terra Biological is a leader in the discovery and development of a new class of therapeutic compounds that target the metabolic environment. Established in 2006, the company has leveraged research into the cellular aging process to develop unique, small molecules that are designed to change gene expression and enhance metabolic processes. Terra Biological is a privately-held life sciences company based in San Diego, California. Author Alan Cash is an officer in Terra Biological, which funded this study and distributes oxaloacetate. Author David Kaufman, MD has no conflicts of interest.
Contact: Devon Lantry, info@terrabiological.com, 858-947-5722
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Police search for suspect who allegedly stabbed man at Topeka Dillons
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police officers are looking for a suspect who got away after allegedly stabbing a man at the Dillons on SE 29th St.
Just after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, the Topeka Police Department says officers were called to the Dillons at 2010 SE 29th St. with reports of a stabbing.
Officers said a male victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
TPD also said the possible suspect vehicle was found in the 2200 block of SW Edgewater Terr. where an area search was conducted, however, the suspect was not found.
Anyone with information about the crime should call the Topeka Police Department at 785-368-9400 or the Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
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National Agency for Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and French Ethics Committee approve protocol for trial expected to begin in Q4 2022
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and PARIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, has received clearance to conduct a Phase I/II trial for its novel Huntington's Disease (HD) gene therapy, BV-101, in France through its subsidiary BrainVectis. This authorization, provided by the National Agency for Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), the country's governing drug authority, along with the approval of the trial protocol by the Ethics Committee in charge, enables the company to begin recruiting participants.
BV-101 is a novel, exclusively designed adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy vector that simultaneously addresses the metabolic dysfunction of diseased neurons as well as contributes to the clearance of the mutant huntingtin protein. BV-101 is administered through MRI-guided neurosurgical techniques directed to target tissues in the basal structures of the brain. In preclinical studies in mice, BV-101 demonstrated the ability to repair the essential cholesterol pathway, provide neuroprotection, and restore physical performance by delivering CYP46A1, a crucial enzyme in the brain which is reduced in people with Huntington's Disease. BV-101 was granted orphan drug designation in the European Union in 2019 by the European Medicines Agency.
"Unlike other attempts to treat Huntington's Disease, BV-101 aims to restore cholesterol metabolism, reduce mutant huntingtin and to improve neuronal function. Importantly, BV-101 does not affect the levels of normal huntingtin protein in cells," said Nathalie Cartier-Lacave, MD, founder of BrainVectis and now Vice President, Sector Lead Neurobiology, at AskBio. "If this proves successful, we have the potential to change the course of a devastating disease that causes severe functional and cognitive decline."
Currently, there are no approved disease modifying therapies for HD, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease that, based on information from the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP), affects approximately 62,000 people in the European Union. The disease is caused by anomalous repeating mutations in the huntingtin gene leading to abnormal protein aggregates in nerve cells. This results in a range of progressive symptoms, leading to complete physical and mental deterioration, with symptoms usually beginning in adults ages 30 to 50, but which can also occur at an earlier age.
"The approval of this trial in France marks a major milestone to potentially treat one of the world's most devastating genetic diseases," added Sheila Mikhail, JD, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder of AskBio. "If successful, this novel approach for treating Huntington's Disease may impact how we treat many other neurodegenerative diseases in the future."
About the BV-101 Clinical Trial
The BV-101 clinical trial will be an open-label, dose-escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of administration of BV-101 in adult subjects with early-stage Huntington's Disease (HD). The trial will include 12-18 participants and is expected to begin in Paris in Q4, 2022. The trial will be led by principal investigator, Alexandra Durr, MD, PhD, Professor Genetics, Reference Centre for Rare diseases-Neurogenetics. For more information about the BV-101 Huntington's Disease clinical trial, contact askfirst@askbio.com or visit askbio.com.
About AskBio
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG acquired in 2020, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes therapeutics for Pompe disease, Parkinson's disease, and congestive heart failure. AskBio's gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive capsid and promoter library. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, UK, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered clinical testing. Founded in 2001 and an early innovator in the gene therapy field, the company holds more than 750 patents in areas such as AAV production and chimeric and self-complementary capsids. Learn more at www.askbio.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability, and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2021, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 44.1 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, visit www.bayer.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that Nish Vartanian, Chairman, President and CEO, and Kenneth Krause, Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer, will host the company's first quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live via the Internet at www.MSAsafety.com. A replay of the conference call will be available at www.MSAsafety.com for 90 days.
A press release outlining MSA's first quarter financial results will be distributed on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 after the market closes.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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ROME — The final round of the 41st Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship wrapped up at Coosa Country Club on Sunday, and Nate Gahman of Albany birdied the last hole for an exciting, one-stroke victory.
Gahman's closing birdie got him to 12-under-par 204 (74-64-66) for the championship, finishing one stroke ahead of Atlanta resident Chris Waters, who finished at 11-under 205 (66-70-69) for runner-up honors.
Gahman, a Lee County High graduate, trailed by three shots entering the final round but worked his way up to the top, thanks to eight birdies on the day. Gahman’s last 36 holes included 15 birdies and one eagle, and included the low round of the day, firing a 6-under 66 final round.
Franco Castro of Smyrna (69-66-73) — who led after the second round — finished in a tie for third with Joseph Kalbac of Savannah (70-71-67) at 8-under par 208.
Jack Larkin, Sr. of Atlanta (70-69-70), Stan Gann of Warner Robins (73-66-70), and Rusty Mosley of Vidalia (69-68-72) all finished in a tie for fifth at 7-under 209.
Ross Johnson, the first Georgia Mid-Amateur Champion and Coosa Country Club member, presented Gahman with the Dick Franklin Trophy on the same course Johnson won the first championship.
Gahman is the first player from Albany to win the Georgia Mid-Amateur Championship. With the win, he is exempt into this summer's Georgia Amateur Championship. This year's Georgia Amateur is July 7-10 at The Landings Club-Deer Creek in Savannah.
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Southwest attendant suffers broken back in hard landing
DALLAS (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed. She felt pain in her back and neck and could not move, and was taken to a hospital where she was diagnosed with the fracture.
The safety board completed its investigation without saying what caused the hard larding.
The NTSB said none of the other 141 people on board the plane were injured in the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.
The pilots told investigators that they were aiming for the normal touchdown zone on the relatively short runway.
“However, it ended up being a firm landing,” the NTSB said in its final report, dated Friday.
Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement Monday, “We reported the matter to the NTSB in accordance with regulatory requirements and conducted an internal review of the event.”
A spokeswoman for the airline declined to provide further information when asked about the result of the internal investigation and whether the plane was inspected for evidence of damage that could occur during a hard landing. The plane has been making several flights a day, according to tracking services.
Shortly after the 18-year-old Boeing 737-700 taxied off the runway, the pilots — a 55-year-old captain and 49-year-old co-pilot — were told about the injury to the flight attendant, who was in a jump seat at the back of the plane.
The NTSB, which did not travel to the accident site, has not made its documents from the investigation publicly available.
The runway that the plane landed on is only 5,700 feet long (1,700 meters). By comparison, runways at nearby Los Angeles International Airport range between 8,900 and nearly 13,000 feet (2,700 to 3,900 meters).
The NTSB investigation was reported earlier by The Dallas Morning News.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Twelve hours before Early Voting won the Preakness, Kentucky Derby champion Rich Strike was back on the track at Churchill Downs to begin preparations for the Belmont Stakes.
After impressing with a strong workout, Rich Strike remains on track for the third leg of the Triple Crown. Trainer Eric Reed confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday the plan is “absolutely” still to run Rich Strike in the Belmont.
But there won’t be a showdown between the surprise Derby champion and the Preakness winner. Early Voting’s owner and trainer confirmed the colt will bypass the Belmont; they plan to run him this summer with the ultimate goal of getting him ready for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York on Aug. 27.
Owner Seth Klarman and trainer Chad Brown cast doubt on the Belmont minutes after Early Voting held off favorite Epicenter to win the 1 3/16-mile Preakness, citing the mile-and-a-half distance as an obstacle.
“There will be some racing before (the Travers),” Brown said. “We’ll get him back to Belmont, assess him, train him a bit and then start to map out a campaign that hopefully leads us to the Midsummer Derby.”
Epicenter, the first horse in a decade to finish second in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, likely won’t be brought back for the Belmont, which would be a third race in five weeks. Owner Ron Winchell said “that’s a stretch” based on Epicenter’s recent schedule.
Owner Rick Dawson prioritized extra rest for Rich Strike after the 80-1 long shot won the Derby rather than pushing for a return two weeks later in the Preakness, which was won by a well-rested horse off a six-week layoff. Reed on Saturday called skipping the Preakness “one of the toughest decisions” he has made and added he thought Rich Strike wouldn’t have been mentally ready for the race.
The plan is now for Rich Strike to stay at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, through the end of the month before traveling to New York.
“He does so well here I just didn’t want to change anything yet,” Reed said. “He’ll get eight or nine days at Belmont to gallop and get used to the surface.”
Little-known jockey Sonny Leon is expected to ride Rich Strike in the Belmont after engineering the perfect trip to win the Derby.
It took a horse being withdrawn from the Derby to get Rich Strike into the field just before the deadline. That horse, Ethereal Road, came from behind to win the $100,000 Sir Barton Stakes on the Preakness undercard Saturday.
“We can definitely build off this,” said 86-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who started second-guessing himself for not letting Ethereal Road run in the Derby.
But there’s still a chance of Ethereal Road running in a Triple Crown race. After winning the Sir Barton at 1 1/16 miles, jockey Luis Saez didn’t seem worried about the longer Belmont.
“Oh yeah, he can run all day,” Saez said. “He can definitely go longer.”
Lukas-trained filly Secret Oath, who finished fourth in the Preakness, won’t run in the Belmont. Lukas said last week the ideal roadmap for the Kentucky Oaks winner includes Saratoga races in July and August and one at Parx outside Philadelphia in September before the Breeders’ Cup in early November.
A couple of other Preakness horses are Belmont candidates, most notably third-place finisher Creative Minister. Trainer Kenny McPeek said the Belmont is the plan because Creative Minister’s pedigree indicates the longer distance will help.
“I just think he’ll like the added ground, as long as he handles the surface up there,” McPeek said.
Skippylongstocking, who was fifth, could also go to the Belmont. But trainer Saffie Joseph isn’t in a hurry to make a decision until next week.
“It might be worth taking a shot at it,” Joseph said. “We’ll see how he comes out and see how his energy is and then decide.”
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Expansion into ETFs provides the potential for a more tax-efficient, cost competitive and transparent way to access Touchstone's investment strategies
CINCINNATI, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments, known for its Distinctively Active® mutual funds, announced the launch of its first of four new actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading on the New York Stock Exchange Arca and Cboe BZA. The ETFs mark the natural expansion of Touchstone's Distinctively Active investment philosophy through an ETF structure, providing shareholders with more investment options.
Each of the four ETFs has a corresponding Touchstone mutual fund that shares a similar core investment strategy. The inception date for the first of the ETFs, Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities ETF, was July 21, 2022, with the others to follow in the weeks ahead.
- Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities ETF (SIO: NYSE Arca) -- The expanded opportunity set of this multi-sector bond strategy provides the flexibility to invest effectively in a variety of different markets and is focused on providing a high and consistent level of income and total return. (Inception: July 21, 2022)
- Touchstone US Large Cap Focused ETF (LCF: Cboe BZX) -- This Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in U.S.-listed equity securities that have a market capitalization at the time of purchase above $5 billion and focuses on investing in companies with reasonable valuations combined with distinctive barriers to entry in their respective markets. (Inception: July 27, 2022)
- Touchstone Dividend Select ETF (DVND: NYSE Arca) -- This Fund seeks a high level of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of dividend-paying, large-capitalization equities which have the potential to support reliable, growing dividends along with reasonable valuations. (Inception: August 2, 2022)
- Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI: Cboe BZX) -- This Fund seeks maximum total return consistent with the preservation of capital by primarily investing in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities; its portfolio is managed to maintain an effective duration of one year or less under normal market conditions. (Inception: August 4, 2022)
"Distinctively Active management has long been the hallmark of Touchstone's investment philosophy, and we are excited to extend that to investors through our ETF offerings," said Blake Moore, president and chief executive officer of Touchstone Investments. "ETFs have grown in popularity among investors in recent years, so extending our Distinctively Active approach into ETFs is a natural expansion of our core competencies."
Touchstone's ETFs have the potential to provide excess returns and complement most investment portfolios; seek to reduce unintended risks and offer the flexibility to capture upside potential and limit downside risk relative to an index; and provide the potential for a more tax-efficient, cost competitive and transparent way to access Touchstone investment strategies with no investment minimum.
Touchstone's commitment to being Distinctively Active means executing a fully integrated and rigorous process for identifying and collaborating with best-in-class asset managers to sub-advise the firm's funds. The four new Touchstone ETFs will be sub-advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, a long-time sub-advisor of the Touchstone Funds.
"We are excited to continue our relationship with Touchstone through the launch of four ETFs," said Maribeth S. Rahe, president and chief executive officer of Fort Washington. "We believe specialization is required in increasingly complex markets, and we look forward to employing uncompromised focus with Touchstone to bring these investments forward."
For more information about these Touchstone ETF offerings, please visit: Touchstone ETFs
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Fixed-income securities can lose their value as interest rates rise and are subject to credit risk which is the risk of deterioration in the financial condition of an issuer and/or general economic conditions that can cause the issuer to not make timely payments of principal and interest also causing the securities to decline in value and an investor can lose principal. When interest rates rise, the price of debt securities generally falls. Longer-term securities are generally more volatile. Investment grade debt securities may be downgraded by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) to below investment grade status. Non-investment grade debt securities, which are considered speculative with respect to the issuers' ability to make timely payments of interest and principal, may lack liquidity and can have more frequent and larger price changes than other debt securities.
Equities are subject to market volatility and loss. Large-cap companies which may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges. There is no guarantee that dividend-paying companies will declare dividends in the future or that dividends, if declared, will remain at current levels or increase over time. Securities that pay dividends may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, and as interest rates rise or fall, the prices of such securities may fall. Mid-cap companies may be subject to more erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies. Funds that focus their investments in specific sectors may have greater risk that adverse circumstances will have greater impact on a fund that does not do so. A fund which is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a limited number of issuers, may be subject to greater risks.
Touchstone exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are actively managed and do not seek to replicate a specific index. ETFs are bought and sold through an exchange at the then current market price, not net asset value (NAV), and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV when traded on an exchange. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. There can be no guarantee that an active market for ETFs will develop or be maintained, or that the ETFs' listing will continue or remain unchanged.
Investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETF carefully before investing. The prospectus and the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. To obtain a prospectus or a summary prospectus, contact your financial professional or download and/or request one at TouchstoneInvestments.com/resources or call Touchstone at 833.368.7383. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Touchstone Investments' commitment to being Distinctively Active has purposeful intent. Recognizing that not all fund companies are created equal, we actively apply an integrated and rigorous approach for identifying and partnering with highly-skilled asset managers who act in a sub-advisory capacity. Their expertise, disciplined investment processes and employment of active management provide the differentiation required for robust portfolio construction. Touchstone offers a full breadth of investment options across styles and asset classes, including U.S. equity, international, income and multi-asset funds. Touchstone Funds and Touchstone ETFs are advised by Touchstone Advisors, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Touchstone mutual funds are distributed by Touchstone Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. Touchstone ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA. Touchstone, Touchstone Funds and Touchstone Investments are federal service mark registrations and applications owned by IFS Financial Services, Inc. Touchstone Securities, Inc., Touchstone Advisors, Inc., and IFS Financial Services, Inc., are members of Western & Southern Financial Group. For more information, please visit TouchstoneInvestments.com.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) is a diversified asset management firm offering a wide range of investment solutions to a diverse set of clients and valued partners, including insurance companies, endowments, foundations, religious orders, not-for-profits, public employee retirement systems, Taft-Hartley entities, corporations operating in numerous industries, as well as individuals and families. The firm applies well-defined investment values across the diverse lineup of strategies that we offer covering asset classes and solutions within both public and private equity, cash and short duration fixed income, investment grade fixed income, asset-liability management, leveraged credit, multi-sector fixed income, private placements, private debt, midstream energy, securitized credit, and others. For more information, please visit FortWashington.com.
Founded in Cincinnati in 1888 as The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is the parent company of a group of diversified financial services businesses. Its assets owned ($66 billion) and managed ($35 billion) totaled $101 billion as of June 30, 2022. Western & Southern is one of the strongest life insurance groups in the world. Its seven life insurance subsidiaries (The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, Columbus Life Insurance Company, Gerber Life Insurance Company, Integrity Life Insurance Company, The Lafayette Life Insurance Company, and National Integrity Life Insurance Company) maintain very strong financial ratings. Other member companies include Eagle Realty Group, LLC; Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.;1 IFS Financial Services, Inc.; Touchstone Advisors, Inc.;1 Touchstone Securities, Inc.;2 W&S Brokerage Services, Inc.;1,2 and W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc. Western & Southern is the title sponsor of seven major community events every year, including the Western & Southern Open, a premier event in the U.S. Open Series played each August by the world's top-ranked professional male and female tennis players.
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Touchstone ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, Inc.*
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Touchstone and Fort Washington are members of Western & Southern Financial Group.
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The investment will help strategically expand business operations and partnerships with health systems, federally qualified health centers, and health insurers
CALABASAS, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BabyLiveAdvice, the leading virtual maternal telehealth provider, announced the completion of a $1.1 million seed investment led by Venn Ventures and Synergen Technology Labs.
Participating strategic investors span the healthcare ecosystem, including
- Venn Ventures, venture capital group,
- Synergen Technology Labs, technology innovators,
- Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) the nation's largest and only dedicated OB hospitalist provider,
- CareFirst BCBS, payer organization, and
- LifeBridge Health, hospital system.
BabyLiveAdvice, founded by CEO Sigi Marmorstein, RN, PHN, MSN, FNP-BC, partners with healthcare providers and health systems to support coordinated, comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and infant care anywhere by closing the care gaps experienced by expecting and new parents. The result is reduced complications and better outcomes for parents and babies.
"Providing safe and timely care to pregnant people and infants has always been a tremendous challenge," said Marmorstein. "Now, with decreasing outpatient and inpatient care capacities, related to provider burnout and shortage, maternal-infant care gaps are growing, resulting in worsening outcomes for parents and babies.
BabyLiveAdvice's unique approach enables it to reduce these gaps and improve outcomes to enhance, not replace, the current standard of care."
BabyLiveAdvice had served over 40,000 parents, including Hispanic, Black, Navajo Nation, and other historically underserved populations. Through research and pilots, BabyLiveAdvice has demonstrated improved clinical outcomes, decreased emergency room use, reduced readmissions, and fewer postpartum complications.
Marmorstein explained how BabyLiveAdvice, "provides services that support marginalized, remote communities at a fraction of the cost with improved outcomes. We are the only company on the market that can support the entire pregnancy journey in one place from the comfort of the user's home without increasing the provider burden. With BabyLiveAdvice, babies now come with instructions."
Users have access to a network of resources and support for their journey to parenthood, including nurses, nurse-practitioners, doulas, lactation specialists, social workers, mental health providers, nutritional specialists, care coordinators, diabetic specialists, and virtual group education classes.
BLA provides users with virtual, live maternal education classes that support self-care and self-advocacy. Users receive significantly improved maternal-infant education in lactation, proper nutrition, mental health, weight management, blood pressure and blood sugar control, and other benefits.
"Maternal health is often overlooked and is an area of healthcare ripe for innovation benefitting both parents and children," said Melissa Larson Youngblood, BabyLiveAdvice Board Member and Co-Founder and Partner at Venn Ventures, which co-led the investment round. "It was easy to invest in BabyLiveAdvice and Sigi as a women entrepreneur. The company is mature, has a strong pipeline, and has tens of thousands of users across the nation."
BabyLiveAdvice leverages a VSee-built, customized telehealth solution that is HIPAA-compliant, featuring EHR integration, telemonitoring capabilities, chat functionality, and group or one-on-one consultations. All consultations are documented, and notes are shared with the patient's medical provider through seamless EHR integration to assure medical and supportive care are well aligned.
"Through our BabyLiveAdvice partnership, we look forward to providing new maternal care resources to our patients and hospital partners," said Dr. Amy VanBlaricom, OBHG's Chief Clinical Officer and BabyLiveAdvice board member. "We are especially excited about BabyLiveAdvice's potential to positively impact patients with access to care challenges and the minority populations we serve. BabyLiveAdvice aligns with OBHG's mission of saving the lives of mothers and babies regardless of location, race, or economic status. Supporting patients throughout all phases of pregnancy, including the prenatal and postpartum stages, is so important in closing gaps in care."
BabyLiveAdvice partners include March of Dimes, Johnson and Johnson, The National Black Doulas Association, LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Huntington Health, AltaMed, among others.
For media queries and BLA partnerships contact David Marmorstein: david@babyliveadvice.com.
BabyLiveAdvice is a woman and nurse-founded company with the mission to close the care gaps in maternal childcare and reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality around the world. BabyLiveAdvice has helped tens of thousands of parents to get one-on-one support and education from a caring provider in their language. Its mission is to help parents and improve the statistics surrounding pregnancy, births, and maternal wellbeing.
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Expands Share Repurchase Authorization to $400 million
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) (the "Company" or "Delek US") announced that its Board of Directors reinstated the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.20 per share payable to all shareholders of record of the Company's common stock as of the close of business on August 22, 2022. The payment date for the dividend will be September 6, 2022.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors approved an approximately $170 million increase in its share repurchase authorization, bringing the total amount available for repurchases under current authorizations to $400 million.
Avigal Soreq, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delek US, stated, "Returning cash to shareholders is a key priority for our Company and reinstating a regular dividend lays a foundation that we believe can be supported through various business cycles. Separately, the expanded share repurchase authorization reflects our desire to deliver increased cash returns during periods of strong free cash flow generation. In the current environment we believe our equity is severely undervalued and reinvesting in our current assets vis-à-vis retiring shares should prove to be a solid long-term investment."
About Delek US Holdings, Inc.
Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, asphalt, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing. The refining assets consist of refineries operated in Tyler and Big Spring, Texas, El Dorado, Arkansas and Krotz Springs, Louisiana with a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.
The logistics operations consist of Delek Logistics. Delek US and its affiliates also own the general partner and an approximate 80 percent limited partner interest in Delek Logistics. Delek Logistics is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets.
The convenience store retail business operates approximately 250 convenience stores in central and west Texas and New Mexico.
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'An incredible recovery:' Mount Union theatre student shares journey after accident
ALLIANCE – She remembered the fall.
Addie Wisniewski woke for the first time in 34 days feeling disoriented. She heard voices and opened her eyes, but she could not see anything with her left eye. The accident had left her blind in one eye. She had sustained a traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, broken neck and brain bleeding.
"The doctors told my parents that I probably was not going to survive," the 21-year-old Mount Union junior said.
But Wisniewski persisted.
The music and theatre student, who uses a wheelchair, spent the next several months relearning to talk and swallow. She returned to the stage less than a year after the life-threatening fall and aspires to create a space where performers with and without disabilities can share their love for theatre.
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Discovering a love for theatre
Wisniewski grew up in a family of athletes. Her mom played basketball and ran track, while her dad played baseball and golf. Her younger sister played basketball. Wisniewski tried a handful of organized sports as a kid.
Around age 10, she joined a baseball league for kids with disabilities. The league allowed for players to accrue an unlimited number of strikes. Wisniewski was at bat one day when she received a third strike. She was encouraged to keep going.
"No," the Medina native said.
Then, she rolled off the field.
"I got frustrated because I am very competitive and wanted to strike out and play the game correctly," Wisniewski said.
For a while, she struggled to find a hobby that suited her. But things changed after her neighbor and close friend performed in a school play.
Wisniewski had always loved to sing. Why not try theater? With her mom's encouragement, she signed up for her first musical in seventh grade. She was cast as a bird, fish and a "Who" in her middle school's production of the Dr. Seuss-inspired musical comedy "Seussical."
Wisniewski felt an immediate connection to the stage.
"I fell in love with it," she said. "It was incredible. It was like I could be someone else and tell a story, and people were looking at me because I was telling a story and not because I was different."
She was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic disorder that causes a person's bones to break easily. She adapts and translates movements in performances so she can tell the same stories.
Wisniewski started taking dance classes and voice lessons. The next few years took her and her family across Northeast Ohio's community theater scene. She performed in "Young Frankenstein" and "The Little Mermaid" at Akron's Weathervane Playhouse; "Be More Chill" at Broadview Heights Spotlights; and several productions at her high school.
"One year I did, like, five different productions. My parents would drive all around Northeast Ohio to various theaters so I could do it," Wisniewski said.
A Mount Union lecturer served as the music director of "Be More Chill." He was the person who introduced Wisniewski to the university.
"I chose Mount because I felt like I was able to be heard. It was less of a numbers type of thing and more personable. They wanted to know why I was here and why I wanted to do what I wanted to do," she said.
'She's really happy to advocate for herself'
Wisniewski graduated in 2019 from Highland High School in Medina County, and started attending Mount Union that fall. Her first year of college took an unexpected turn when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Wisniewski was involved in a university production of "Chicago" that was slated to open about a week after the March 2020 shutdowns occurred.
"(Being a college student) has definitely been interesting, especially as a music and theater person. Having music courses and other courses online was very difficult," she said.
Pandemic aside, Wisniewski said her time at Mount Union has been filled with personal growth. She has enjoyed forming relationships, she said, while also working on her craft.
Wisniewski's professors recognize her determination and enthusiasm.
"She's really happy to advocate for herself and let you know what she can do in addition to what she needs help with," said Sarah Russell, an assistant professor of costuming and makeup at Mount Union.
Russell has known Wisniewski since her first year at the university. She teaches costume design classes and works on productions at Mount Union. Before Wisniewski took Russell's costume technology course, the pair sat down to discuss the class.
Ryan Patterson, an assistant professor, technical director and facilities manager at Mount Union, said Wisniewski has a "magnetism" on stage that helps her to connect with an audience.
"It's a charisma that really shines," he said.
But as Wisniewski started to find her fit at Mount Union, another life-changing experience happened.
The accident and recovery
It was a freak accident.
On Jan. 10, 2021, Wisniewski fell off a curb and out of her wheelchair, sustaining multiple life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and placed on a ventilator.
She spent more than a month in a coma. Her family played music in the hospital room.
When Wisniewski woke, she was surprised at how much time had passed.
"I didn't realize how long I had been asleep," she said.
The recovery process was long and difficult. For the next month, she stayed in the hospital and relearned basic tasks such as speaking, swallowing and driving her wheelchair.
"Already living with my disability ... obviously this accident isn't what made me disabled, but it definitely added to everything. I'm just very thankful to be alive," Wisniewski said.
She checked out of the hospital March 10, but her recovery continued for many months. She wore a brace around her neck as her injuries healed, and went through various types of therapy.
"It was at the point where she was relearning how to feed herself, relearning how to use her vocal cords ... there were a lot of challenges there. We were not sure if she was going to be able to sing again," Russell said.
Wisniewski's first time performing after her accident was when she returned to Mount Union in the fall.
Despite a strenuous recovery, Wisniewski never gave up, Russell said.
One of Wisniewski's biggest challenges this year has been memorizing lines, but it has not discouraged her.
"She's like 'You know, the way I used to do it doesn't work anymore. I'm going to have to try a new tactic.' She never lets herself get depressed. She just faces challenges head-on," Russell said.
Wisniewski said the support of her family, along with the cards and prayers she received from members of the community, played an important part in her recovery.
Her first production after the accident was "A Christmas Carol" in November 2021. She played a caroler and had singing parts throughout the show.
"It was definitely incredible and emotional being able to do what I love again, especially after the odds were really stacked against me. To be able to do what I do again was the best feeling in the entire world," Wisniewski said.
What are Wisniewski's future plans?
Less than a year and a half after the accident, Wisniewski has mostly recovered.
She continues dealing with the effects of a traumatic brain injury, blindness in her left eye and post traumatic stress disorder. But she said she is "thankful" to be alive and doing what she loves.
"I've honestly made an incredible recovery. I don't really know how," Wisniewski said.
She has big plans for her future. She sat in the lobby of Mount Union's Giese Center for Performing Arts on a Friday afternoon in April, speaking enthusiastically about her goal to open a theater company for performers with and without disabilities.
"I think among the theater industry with performers, it's hard to find jobs. But it's also difficult as a person with a disability to find employment or people that are able to work with you. So I thought 'Why not just put them together and kind of create something that helps everyone?'" she said.
Wisniewski said she did not know of many people with disabilities in theater when she was growing up. She hopes to inspire others.
Her professors believe she has the tenacity to accomplish her goals.
"She's one of those people who just knows what she's going after and goes for it," Russell said.
Wisniewski will be in a production of "Hair" through the Millennial Theatre Project at Akron Civic Theatre this summer. She also plans to attend the 2022 Rollettes Experience, a multiple-day event that takes place every year in Los Angeles and features speakers, performers and coaches who understand what it is like to live with a disability.
The Rollettes is a wheelchair dance team based in California. The group was founded by one of Wisniewski's biggest inspirations, Chelsie Hill. Wisniewski works with the Rollettes as an ambassador, helping spread the word about the event and encouraging other women and girls get involved.
Wisniewski said it feels like she received "a second chance at life" by surviving the accident.
"I am not the same Addie that I once was," she wrote in an email. "But in many ways I am even stronger than the old Addie, and she was pretty tough."
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DALLAS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF) (the "Company") announced today that the Company is scheduled to host a conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT), to discuss second quarter 2022 financial results.
The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 888-220-8474 or, for international callers, +1 646-828-8193 and using passcode Conference ID: 5263678. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at the Company's website, https://nref.nexpoint.com (under "Resources"). An online replay will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website and continue to be available for 60 days.
A replay of the conference call will also be available through Thursday, August 4, 2022 by dialing 888-203-1112 or, for international callers, +1 719-457-0820 and entering passcode 5263678.
The Company plans to issue a press release with second quarter 2022 financial results before market open on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NREF" primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and alternative structured financings in commercial real estate properties, as well as multifamily commercial mortgage backed securities. More information about the Company is available at https://nref.nexpoint.com.
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Nutritional shake range includes dairy and vegan formulations to support children's development needs
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutritional Growth Solutions, Ltd., (NGS) (ASX: NGS) launches Healthy Heights® KidzProtein and KidzProtein Vegan to support children's development. The new product line includes 10 products: KidzProtein comes in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry; KidzProtein Vegan comes in chocolate and vanilla.
Initially launching in the US, the new nutritional shakes which include both dairy and plant-based formulas can serve as a nutritious and delicious breakfast or a healthy tasty snack between meals. They contain a proprietary blend of micro- and macronutrients demonstrated to support optimal childhood growth and development, as well as a fruit and veggie blend. They complement an existing product line shown in a clinical study to help children grow in height and weight.
"There is a high demand from parents for a nutritional shake formula for children to support everyday wellness," remarks Liron Fendell, CEO and Managing Director for Nutritional Growth Solutions. We created our evidence-based Healthy Heights KidzProtein range in both dairy and vegan versions to support the unique nutritional needs of children including those with dairy allergies. Milk allergy is the most common allergy among children, as well as intolerance to lactose."
KidzProtein and KidzProtein Vegan provide 10g of protein and a full array of vitamins and minerals. The versatile line allows parents to sneak the added nutrients into smoothies and other recipes. "It is formulated to fill common nutritional gaps," explains Fendell. "You cannot fool kids; the product has to be designed for flavor as well as their needs and preferences. The products contain real fruit and veggie powders for an extra boost of nutrition." KidzProtein and KidzProtein Vegan are also supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for brain and cognitive health and neurological development. This nutrient is often deficient in children's diets.
Innova Market Insights reports that the most popular flavors for NPD continue to follow those of the traditional shakes market, namely chocolate, vanilla and strawberry in the first three in 2019-2021. Plant-based is the fastest growing claim on products positioned for children and is emerging in most categories for children. In general products for children are being reformulated with features that are popular and trending in general products, including immune health, clean, plant-based and vegan.
KidzProtein Vegan is a great addition to a child's diet to ensure they are getting enough protein, vitamins, and minerals to fuel their bodies and brains. It contains increased levels of iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and folate to address specific nutritional gaps typically found in vegan diets.
"We are excited to finally offer a fully plant-based formula to serve children who cannot consume dairy or who adhere to a vegan diet," says Kaitlin Cushman, M.S. Director of Product Development and Education at NGS. It was important for us to include vegan products to ensure even more children have access to our products, and to do so without compromising on quality, effectiveness, or flavor. Our easy-to-drink formulas contain all the same micro and macro nutrients as our non-vegan formulas, and taste great. They are a perfect way for picky eaters or those with dairy intolerances to gain the necessary nutrients to support growth and development."
KidzProtein Vegan includes pea protein and fava bean protein. In combination, these two proteins contribute all of the essential amino acids, creating a complete protein source.
"The launch of the Healthy Heights KidzProtein line in the US is a key factor in our growth strategy," adds Fendell. "We will be expanding the product line into other global markets and into more distribution channels."
About Nutritional Growth Solutions
Nutritional Growth Solutions, Ltd. (NGS) is a global nutritional health company focused on the well-being of children. NGS develops, produces, and sells clinically tested nutritional supplement formulae for children based on 20 years of medical research into pediatric nutrition at Schneider Children's Medical Centre, Israel's largest pediatric hospital. The nutritional supplements market has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, but most attention has been focused on adult users and children under three years of age. The 3–12-year-old demographic represents a larger market opportunity, and NGS is highly differentiated from its competitors to better capture this opportunity with clinically tested products and an expanding portfolio.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Unity Software
Inc. ("Unity" or the "Company") (NYSE: U) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in
District Court for the Northern District of
, and docketed under 22-cv-03962, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Unity securities between
and
, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule
-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Unity securities during the Class Period, you have until September 6, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Unity creates and operates an interactive real-time 3D content platform. The Company's platform provides software solutions to create, run, and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. One of the tools on the Company's product platform is the Audience Pinpointer, a user acquisition service which uses real-time user valuation at the time of an ad request.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On May 10, 2022, after the market closed, Unity announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The Company also reduced its fiscal 2022 guidance, citing "challenges with monetization products." Specifically, Unity stated that "a fault in [Unity's] platform . . . resulted in reduced accuracy for [its] Audience Pinpointer tool, a revenue expensive issue given that [the] Pinpointer tool experienced significant growth post the IDFA changes."
On this news, Unity's stock price fell $17.83 per share, or approximately 37%, to close at $30.30 per share on May 11, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Ten-thousand dollars to miss an airline flight? That’s what some passengers flying with Delta Air Lines out of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford International Airport say they were offered earlier this week.
“I think the airlines are doing everything they can to make it a good experience. But $10,000 is a lot,” said passenger Jason Aten.
Aten and his family are currently enjoying their Alaskan adventure. But just getting there was also an adventure. It started when he and his family were sitting on the tarmac at the Ford Airport Monday, set to take off for their connecting fight in Minneapolis.
“They came on the PA system and said that they were looking for volunteers and that they were willing to pay $10,000, which everyone assumed they’d heard it wrong,” said Aten.
Not a travel voucher — $10,000 on a Visa gift card or right into your wallet if you had Apple Pay.
It may be easy to assume Aten took the money and got off the plane. But it wasn’t that easy for the Inc. Magazine tech writer, who wrote about the experience in a recent column.
Four adults and four children were in their traveling party.
“I know $10,000 seems like a lot of money, but you have to realize that it doesn’t really sink in that this is really what they were offering and second of all, try to do the math and how they’re going to get everybody to (their destination),” said Aten.
“I’ve taken ‘bumps,’ as they call it, plenty of times. But usually, that’s for a couple of hundred dollars, right?“ Aten said.
Some travel agents say they haven’t heard of an offer that large either, but it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Airline delays have become common.
Experts say the pandemic basically shut down the airline industry. Some carriers ended up cutting staff, including pilots, by offering early retirement.
Now that the public is flying again, there just isn’t enough staff to keep up with demand. But the airlines also want to keep customers happy. So big incentives to make room on planes have become more common.
“I know the airlines canceled 2,500 flights over the weekend and they were probably so backed up trying to get people where they’re going so they had to take some extraordinary measures to try to get everybody where they were going,” said Aten.
Travel experts have these tips to avoid delays: First, get to the airport at least two hours before your flight is scheduled to take off. Even if the delay is announced online, get to the airport anyway. Many delays are based on staff availability, but as soon as a pilot walks through the door, they’re taking off.
Another tip: Try to schedule the first flight of the day. You may have to get to the airport before the sun comes up, but the earlier the flight, the less likely it will be delayed. Of course, by doing so, you might miss the chance at a $10,000 windfall.
Does Aten have second thoughts about turning it down now?
“Don’t ask my wife that question,” Aten said with a laugh. | https://cw33.com/news/man-turns-down-10k-to-give-up-airplane-seat/ | 2022-07-01T20:48:29Z |
Teachers weep recalling students killed in Parkland shooting
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Teachers gave heart-wrenching testimony Wednesday in the penalty trial of Nikolas Cruz, with one recalling how a boy in her Holocaust studies class correctly answered a question seconds before he became one of 17 people murdered during the school shooter’s rampage four years ago.
Ivy Schamis, then a teacher at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, was leading students through a discussion about the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany when star swimmer Nick Dworet correctly responded that Adolf Dassler founded the Adidas shoe company. He then added that Dassler’s brother founded the rival Puma brand.
It was then that they heard the initial gunshots in the first-floor hallway of the three-story building, and Cruz began firing his semi-automatic rifle through the glass on her classroom door near where he entered.
“It was really seconds later that the barrel of that AR—15 just ambushed our classroom,” Schamis testified, wiping her eyes with a tissue. “It came right through that glass panel and was just shooting everywhere. It was very loud. Very frightening. I kept thinking about these kids who should not be experiencing this at all.”
She said the students scrambled to find safety behind furniture, but didn’t panic and acted with bravery and maturity as they waited to be rescued. Three students were wounded in her class and two were killed: Dworet and Helena Ramsay, both 17.
When shown their portraits, she began to weep.
“That’s my girl, Helena Ramsay,” she said. “Nicholas Dworet, handsome boy.”
Dworet’s brother Alexander was grazed by a bullet in a classroom across the hall, where three students were killed and several more wounded.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder for the Feb. 14, 2018, massacre. The jury must decide if the former Stoneman Douglas student should be sentenced to death or life without parole for the nation’s deadliest mass shooting to go before a jury. The trial is expected to last through at least October.
Nine other gunmen who killed at least 17 people died during or immediately after their shootings, either by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 slaying of 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, is awaiting trial.
Schamis’ testimony was followed by that of Ronit Reoven, who was lecturing her advanced psychology class about Sigmund Freud when Cruz started firing into her neighboring classroom, also through the door’s window.
“There were multiple gunshots,” she said. “They were incredibly loud. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM! I froze for a moment and the students jumped out of their seats. Of course, they were startled and scared.”
Reoven said she and the students crouched on the floor around her desk and wounded students were moaning and crying. She used a blanket that normally covered her coffee machine as a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from a boy’s arm. Another boy used a jacket to stanch the bleeding from a girl’s chest. A girl shot in the knee appeared to be stable. But 16-year-old Carmen Schentrup was lying facedown in a pool of blood.
“I knew that she was probably gone,” Reoven said.
On the third floor, Stacey Lippel was teaching creative writing and Ernest Rospierski was supervising study hall when Cruz’s shots on the first floor triggered the fire alarm. Not realizing a shooting was happening below them, they led their students into the hallway to evacuate.
That’s when screaming students began coming back up the stairwell and they could hear gunshots.
Lippel said she and the teacher from the neighboring room, Scott Beigel, quickly reopened their doors and started getting students back inside. It was then that Cruz emerged from the stairwell, “splaying the rifle back and forth, shot after shot after shot,” she said. “It never stopped.”
Lippel said she got inside her room and closed the door, but Beigel was fatally shot.
Beigel’s student, Veronica Steel, testified that his body kept the door from closing, leaving the students in the room fearful Cruz would come inside.
“It was scary. We didn’t know what to do,” she said.
Rospierski’s head and hip were grazed by bullets, but he helped students flee down a stairwell after Cruz passed.
The testimony came a day after jurors saw surveillance video showing victims being gunned down at point-blank range. Cruz also killed some of the wounded by firing on them a second time as they lay on the floor.
When jurors eventually get the case, they will vote 17 times, once for each of the victims, on whether to recommend capital punishment.
For each death sentence, the jury must be unanimous or the sentence for that victim is life. The jurors are told that to vote for death, the prosecution’s aggravating circumstances for that victim must, in their judgment, “outweigh” the defense’s mitigators. A juror can also vote for life out of mercy for Cruz. During jury selection, the panelists said under oath that they are capable of voting for either sentence.
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Associated Press reporter Freida Frisaro in Miami contributed to this report.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Strong winds and possible tornadoes caused widespread damage in parts of the Midwest, where officials said another round of severe weather during a stormy week left two more people dead.
In Minnesota, a grain bin fell onto a car Thursday and killed a passenger near Blomkest, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office said. And a person died Thursday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a result of severe weather, Mayor Paul TenHaken said, but details weren’t released.
Earlier in the week, storms brought damaging winds, heavy rain and a few reports of tornadoes to Minnesota, where a storm-chasing meteorologist from Mexico City died Wednesday in a car crash — underscoring the dangers of pursuing severe weather. More storms were forecast for Friday from the Upper Great Lakes to the southern Great Plains that could bring damaging winds and hail.
Winds gusted Thursday above 100 mph (161 kph) in parts of South Dakota, the National Weather Service said. Due to storm damage, Sioux Falls police advised that people only travel for emergency purposes.
On Thursday, a nursing home in Salem, South Dakota, sustained extensive damage when part of the roof was torn off. Residents at the Avantara nursing home were evacuated, emergency management officials said.
The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers, including the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. Only essential employees will be allowed on campus Friday.
On Thursday night, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stopped in the Hamlin County community of Castlewood, where a possible tornado ripped off the roof of a school and brought down walls.
Castlewood High School sophomore Erowyn Funge lives across the street from the school. She said that worst part of the storm lasted about 30 minutes, the Argus Leader reported.
“Our table went flying off our porch. It looked completely black outside,” said Funge.
Uprooted trees, branches and debris were scattered around Castlewood. Power lines were down, including across highways leading to town.
In Minnesota’s Stevens County, winds approaching 70 mph (113 kph) toppled grain silos and pushed down storage sheds near Alberta. The Minnesota State Patrol closed eastbound Interstate 94 for several hours Thursday night after overturned trucks blocked the freeway. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/severe-storms-blamed-for-2-deaths-in-south-dakota-minnesota/ | 2022-05-13T17:42:41Z |
Should you buy a Canon DSLR or a Nikon DSLR?
Your point-and-shoot smartphone camera is fine for some things, but you’ve developed an interest in photography and are ready to move up to a full-featured camera. Why not start with the type the pros use — the digital single-lens reflex camera?
Canon and Nikon both make exceptional DSLR cameras that are highly regarded around the world by professional and amateur photographers alike. Which one of the many Canon and Nikon DSLRs should you choose?
What is a DSLR camera?
DSLR cameras let you see exactly what the lens sees. Many mistakenly believe that DSLR is synonymous with digital, but it isn’t. While all DSLR cameras are digital, not all digital cameras are DSLRs.
DSLR cameras have several advantages over smartphones and simple point-and-shoot cameras.
- Flexibility: The DSLR camera body is made so you can quickly swap lenses when you want to take closeup, wide-angle and telephoto shots. Using a single camera body with interchangeable lenses lets you get the shot you want.
- Power: Charged batteries last longer because DSLRs only light the viewing screen when you’re shooting.
- Lighting: The larger sensors on DSLRs capture more light and work well in dimly lit situations where point-and-shoot cameras don’t.
- Speed: DSLRs have quicker autofocus so you can get high-quality shots more quickly.
- Function: DSLRs are prized for their performance as cameras, but DSLRs from Canon and Nikon shoot excellent video, too.
Most first-time buyers of DSLR cameras are aware of two classic brands, Canon and Nikon. The differences between them are a matter of which features are most important to you.
Canon
Canon sells a wide range of imaging equipment. Maker of printers, scanners and professional cinema gear, Canon also is known for some of the best DSLR cameras and lenses. Canon makes DSLRs that cost from $500-$6,500, so you can choose the level of performance that’s right for you.
Pros
- Lenses: Canon has long been an innovator in lens design. It builds its own lenses to exactly fit its camera bodies.
- Autofocus: Canon uses dual-pixel technology to deliver fast, smooth and accurate autofocus in all of its DSLRs.
- Eye autofocus: The camera automatically finds one of the subject’s eyes, then continuously tracks it as it moves, keeping it in focus and ready for the shot.
- Memory slots: All of Canon’s DSLRs have one, and some models have two.
- Customer service and support: Canon has more customers than Nikon and its customer service is widely acclaimed by professional and amateur photographers alike.
Cons
- Cloud storage: Canon is still working out the bugs of a new system.
Best Canon DSLRs
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR with EF 24-105-Millimeter Lens
Canon’s most comprehensive DSLR, it has a 30.4-megapixel full-frame sensor and a 3.2-inch liquid crystal touch screen monitor that displays 1.6 million dots.
Sold by Amazon
Canon EOS 250D Rebel SL3 DSLR with 18-55-Millimeter Lens and Accessory Kit
This 24-megapixel camera has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and comes with a high definition wide-angle lens, 2x telephoto lens, tripod and 32-gigabyte SD memory card.
Sold by Amazon
Canon EOS Rebel TZ DSLR with 18-55-Millimeter Lens and Built-in Wi-Fi
A lightweight camera with all the essential features in a small package, it has a 24-megapixel sensor and Near Field Communication wireless data transfer capabilities.
Sold by Amazon
Nikon
Nikon is a camera-specialist company that uses its lens technology to make binoculars, too. Nikon, like Canon, is known for making great DSLR cameras. Nikon prices vary by the product specifications and features. Depending upon what you want your DSLR to do, plan on spending anywhere from $500-$6,500.
Pros
- Cost: Generally speaking, Nikon lenses are more affordable than Canon’s.
- Image sensor: This is the digital equivalent of the rolls of film used in pre-digital days. Nikon’s sensors are great, especially the full-frame versions.
- Zoom: Nikon has more great zoom lenses, the choice of outdoor photographers who work at long distances from their subjects.
- Low light: Nikon delivers great pictures in low light without a harsh flash that puts glare on the subject.
- 4K video: Nikon delivers the finest quality 4K ultra-high-definition video.
Cons
- Adjusting settings: It takes more steps to change settings on a Nikon than it does on a Canon.
Best Nikons
This is Nikon’s most powerful autofocus DSLR, using 105 fully selectable autofocus sensors to deliver glorious image quality in the widest range of lighting conditions.
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Nikon D3500 24.2MP DSLR with Two Lenses and Accessory Kit
You get an 18-55-millimeter closeup lens and a 70-300-millimeter telephoto lens along with two batteries, a camera bag, filter kits and a 64-gigabyte memory card.
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Nikon Z 711 FX-Format DSLR Mirrorless Camera Body
This 45.7-megapixel camera has stunning resolution with the ability to record video in 4K Ultra High-Definition.
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Should you get the Canon or Nikon DSLR?
Both Canon and Nikon make terrific DSLRs and offer many great cameras. For superb image quality, choose the Nikon Z 711 FX-format with its stunning 45.7-megapixel images. If you want the best all-around DSLR, choose the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR with 24-105 mm lens.
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Keira D'Amato sets record in winning USA Track & Field Women's 6K in Downtown Canton
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Keira D'Amato of Midlothian, Virginia, edged Annie Rodenfels of Roslindale, Masschusetts, to win the USA Track & Field Women's 6K Championships in Downtown Canton on Saturday.
D'Amato won in 17:52. She broke the event record of 18:21 set by Taylor Werner last year.
Rodenfels finished in 17:54.
Kent's Featherstun Meghann won the open division 6K run/walk in 21:33. Uniontown's Lily Cross finished 16th. North Canton's Whitney Martin came in 17th. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/2022/06/08/keira-damato-2022-usa-track-field-womens-6-k-championships-downtown-canton-annie-rodenfels/7560742001/ | 2022-06-08T23:03:24Z |
JUNO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced today that it intends to sell $2.0 billion of equity units.
Each equity unit will be issued in a stated amount of $50. Each equity unit will consist of a contract to purchase NextEra Energy common stock in the future and a 5% undivided beneficial ownership interest in a NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. debenture due Sept. 1, 2027, to be issued in the principal amount of $1,000. The debentures will be guaranteed by NextEra Energy Capital Holdings' parent company, NextEra Energy, Inc.
The holders would be required to complete the stock purchase by no later than Sept. 1, 2025, and their purchase obligations may be satisfied with proceeds raised from remarketing the debentures that comprise part of their equity units.
The net proceeds from the sale of the equity units, which are expected to be approximately $1.94 billion (after deducting the underwriting discount and other offering expenses), will be added to the general funds of NextEra Energy Capital Holdings. NextEra Energy Capital Holdings expects to use its general funds to fund investments in energy and power projects and for other general corporate purposes, including the repayment of its outstanding commercial paper obligations.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities to which this communication relates in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus and the related prospectus supplement, copies of which may be obtained from NextEra Energy, Inc., Investor Relations, 561-694-4697.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance.
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capital expenditures, increased operating costs and various liabilities attributable to environmental laws, regulations and other standards applicable to NextEra Energy; effects on NextEra Energy of federal or state laws or regulations mandating new or additional limits on the production of greenhouse gas emissions; exposure of NextEra Energy to significant and increasing compliance costs and substantial monetary penalties and other sanctions as a result of extensive federal regulation of its operations and businesses; effect on NextEra Energy of changes in tax laws, guidance or policies as well as in judgments and estimates used to determine tax-related asset and liability amounts; impact on NextEra Energy of adverse results of litigation; effect on NextEra Energy of failure to proceed with projects under development or inability to complete the construction of (or capital improvements to) electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, gas infrastructure facilities or other facilities on schedule or within budget; impact on development and operating activities of NextEra Energy resulting from risks related to project siting, planning, financing, construction, permitting, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements, as well as supply chain disruptions; risks involved in the operation and maintenance of electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, gas infrastructure facilities, retail gas distribution system in Florida and other facilities; effect on NextEra Energy of a lack of growth or slower growth in the number of customers or in customer usage; impact on NextEra Energy of severe weather and other weather conditions; threats of terrorism and catastrophic events that could result from terrorism, cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt NextEra Energy's business or the businesses of third parties; inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage for protection of NextEra Energy against significant losses and risk that insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; a prolonged period of low gas and oil prices could impact NextEra Energy's gas infrastructure business and cause NextEra Energy to delay or cancel certain gas infrastructure projects and could result in certain projects becoming impaired; risk of increased operating costs resulting from unfavorable supply costs necessary to provide full energy and capacity requirement services; inability or failure to manage properly or hedge effectively the commodity risk within its portfolio; effect of reductions in the liquidity of energy markets on NextEra Energy's ability to manage operational risks; effectiveness of NextEra Energy's risk management tools associated with its hedging and trading procedures to protect against significant losses, including the effect of unforeseen price variances from historical behavior; impact of unavailability or disruption of power transmission or commodity transportation facilities on sale and delivery of power or natural gas; exposure of NextEra Energy to credit and performance risk from customers, hedging counterparties and vendors; failure of counterparties to perform under derivative contracts or of requirement for NextEra Energy to post margin cash collateral under derivative contracts; failure or breach of NextEra Energy's information technology systems; risks to NextEra Energy's retail businesses from compromise of sensitive customer data; losses from volatility in the market values of derivative instruments and limited liquidity in over-the-counter markets; impact of negative publicity; inability to maintain, negotiate or renegotiate acceptable franchise agreements; occurrence of work strikes or stoppages and increasing personnel costs; NextEra Energy's ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the effect of increased competition for acquisitions; environmental, health and financial risks associated with ownership and operation of nuclear generation facilities; liability of NextEra Energy for significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums in the event of an incident at certain nuclear generation facilities; increased operating and capital expenditures and/or reduced revenues at nuclear generation facilities resulting from orders or new regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; inability to operate any of NextEra Energy's owned nuclear generation units through the end of their respective operating licenses; effect of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets or actions by third parties in connection with project-specific or other financing arrangements on NextEra Energy's ability to fund its liquidity and capital needs and meet its growth objectives; inability to maintain current credit ratings; impairment of liquidity from inability of credit providers to fund their credit commitments or to maintain their current credit ratings; poor market performance and other economic factors that could affect NextEra Energy's defined benefit pension plan's funded status; poor market performance and other risks to the asset values of nuclear decommissioning funds; changes in market value and other risks to certain of NextEra Energy's investments; effect of inability of NextEra Energy subsidiaries to pay upstream dividends or repay funds to NextEra Energy or of NextEra Energy's performance under guarantees of subsidiary obligations on NextEra Energy's ability to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its common stock; the fact that the amount and timing of dividends payable on NextEra Energy's common stock, as well as the dividend policy approved by NextEra Energy's board of directors from time to time, and changes to that policy, are within the sole discretion of NextEra Energy's board of directors and, if declared and paid, dividends may be in amounts that are less than might be expected by shareholders; NextEra Energy Partners, LP's inability to access sources of capital on commercially reasonable terms could have an effect on its ability to consummate future acquisitions and on the value of NextEra Energy's limited partner interest in NextEra Energy Operating Partners, LP; effects of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets on the market price of NextEra Energy's common stock; and the ultimate severity and duration of public health crises, epidemics and pandemics, and its effects on NextEra Energy's business. NextEra Energy discusses these and other risks and uncertainties in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, and this news release should be read in conjunction with such SEC filings. The forward-looking statements made in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and NextEra Energy undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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Douglas Co. deputies seek help to find De Soto man
Published: May. 19, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Douglas Co. deputies have asked for help to find a De Soto man.
The Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office says it needs the public’s help to find Michael Alan Russell, 37, of De Soto.
The Sheriff’s Office said Russell is wanted for a failure to appear warrant. It said he failed to show up in two separate aggravated domestic battery cases in the county, as well as Lawrence Municipal Court traffic charges.
If anyone knows Russell’s whereabouts, they should call the Sheriff’s Office at 785-843-0250 or Crime Stoppers at 785-843-8477.
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Oklahoma climbs to No. 5 in the nation for good highway bridge conditions
OKLAHOMA (KXII) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced Oklahoma has reached No. 5 in the nation for good highway bridge conditions.
The press release claimed results suggested Oklahoma’s state bridges remains advanced in a national ranking for good bridge conditions. Bridge reconstruction projects and repairs made in 2021 helped move Oklahoma up to No. 5 in the nation for the first time.
The press release went on to say Oklahoma moved ahead of Texas to claim the No.5 ranking for 2021 after coming in at No. 7 in 2020 among states with the lowest percentages of structurally deficient bridges on the highway system, according to the most recent inspection data from the Federal Highway Administration analyzed by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.
“Strengthening these connections to communities and ensuring highway safety and reliability are critical components in building Oklahoma’s prosperity. Continuing to improve bridge and highway conditions shows the commitment we’ve made to today’s transportation infrastructure needs while also ensuring a strong system for the future,” said Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. “I’m thankful for the diligent work by our engineers and for the leadership of Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz, who together have kept Oklahoma on this path to the Top Ten.”
According to ODOT, Oklahoma first broke into the Top Ten national bridge ranking in 2019 after nearly two decades of focused planning and effort as well as significant support from the Oklahoma Legislature to reverse the state’s 49th place in the nation for bridge conditions in 2004. They said at that time, 1,168 of the 6,800 state highway bridges, or 17 percent, of the structures maintained by ODOT were rated structurally deficient or poor condition.
They added, as of today, 47 highway bridges rate as poor, meaning fewer than 1 percent of all highway bridges are structurally deficient. They said all of these remaining bridges are programmed in ODOT’s Eight-Year Construction Work Plan for replacement or major rehabilitation by 2029. They mentioned one of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s 836 bridges on the toll road network is structurally deficient, but is currently undergoing repairs.
According to the press release, significant projects currently under construction to replace structurally deficient bridges include completing work on six bridges on Interstate 40 in Del City, the Willis Bridge on US-377/SH-99 over the Red River/Lake Texoma and the SH-123 bridge over Caney River in Washington County. They claimed an upcoming structurally deficient bridge project is the more than $36,000,000 rehabilitation of the US-281 Bridgeport Bridge at the Caddo/Blaine county line. They said this historic Route 66 bridge is expected to be complete ahead of the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.
“My congratulations go out to our many staff, contractors and consultants who all have played a role in achieving this national ranking. We especially want to thank motorists for their patience as construction continues across the system,” said Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz. “While we are proud of this achievement, our work is not done. The state highway system alone has more than 1,200 bridges that are 80 years old or older. It will take continued vigilance and effort to keep our infrastructure at a manageable level. Maintenance protocols that will help extend the lifespan of our bridges as well as taking advantage of new materials and technologies are a priority for the department as we move forward.”
ODOT said bringing highway bridges into good condition and preserving them for the future allows the department to put more resources toward other priorities such as improving pavement conditions, adding shoulders to rural, two-lane highways and tackling urban traffic congestion.
They added this new No. 5 ranking applies to the bridges on Oklahoma’s highway system maintained by the state, which includes interstates, U.S. highways and state highways.
Cities and counties are responsible for 15,500 bridges on local roads with other funding sources.
The release went on to say “just as ODOT has focused on improving highway bridge conditions across the state, the department also recognizes the importance of reducing the number of city and county structurally deficient bridges and is making a $28 million annual commitment for the next five years to further that cause, taking advantage of the federal Bridge Formula Program.”
As part of this initiative announced in July, ODOT said they are using federal funds to implement a scour mitigation plan and a city structurally deficient bridge program, which will target nearly 1,000 bridges on both city and county roadways during the next five years.
Qualifying cities and counties are encouraged to also pursue available federal funding for bridge projects, as well as dedicated state funding through the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges program for the highest-priority county bridges. The five-year, $719 million CIRB plan was approved in July and is set to replace or rehabilitate 192 county bridges — 84 of which are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete by 2027.
They said the nearly $80 million bridge reconstruction project on Interstate 40 in Del City is addressing six of the worst structurally deficient bridges remaining in the Oklahoma City metro area.
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David Lafitte to Step Down as Chief Operating Officer
GOLETA, Calif., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today announced the promotion of Angela Ogbechie to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 24, 2022. Ogbechie has served in various operational roles at Deckers since 2008, most recently as SVP, Global Operations & Supply Chain Strategy. In her new role, Ogbechie will oversee all activities related to the global supply chain operations and logistics organization. She will become a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Dave Powers, Chief Executive Officer and President of Deckers Brands.
Ogbechie's promotion follows David Lafitte's decision to step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer to accept another opportunity, effective June 24, 2022. The supply chain functions currently reporting to Lafitte will now report to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, with other functions transitioning to the appropriate leaders on Deckers' executive team.
"Angela is perfectly suited for this new role, bringing the right mix of expertise and creativity from her 14 years working across all aspects of Deckers' global supply chain operations," said Powers. "Our logistics network was instrumental to our record-breaking success in fiscal 2022, and we expect it will continue to play a meaningful role in our overall operations moving forward. I'd like to thank David for his many years of service to Deckers, particularly his leadership in developing a world-class supply chain organization over his past seven years as COO. I am confident that Angela will pick up where he is leaving off and bring further innovation to our supply chain as we continue to drive growth for the business. I am excited for what is ahead and wish David the best in the next chapter of his career."
"I am honored to take on this new role, particularly at such an important time in the evolution of our supply chain and logistics network," said Ogbechie. "While David leaves large shoes to fill, I look forward to working alongside the talented and dedicated Deckers team to support our continued growth."
Lafitte said, "I'm proud of the Deckers team for everything we have accomplished. It has been my privilege to lead an amazing team and create value for stakeholders amidst several unprecedented global events, while continuing to make a positive impact on the communities we serve. With Deckers in its strongest position to date, I am confident I will be following Deckers' future success for years to come."
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has over 40 years of history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Expecting that Russian President Vladimir Putin will cut off vast natural gas supplies to the European Union, the bloc’s head office is set to propose energy cuts and savings Wednesday that might make for a much colder winter, but one without massive disruptions.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU has approved bans on Russian coal and most oil to take effect later this year but did not include natural gas because the 27-nation bloc depends on it to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes. Now, it fears that Putin will cut off gas anyway to try to wreak economic and political havoc in Europe this winter.
“We are working on the worst possible scenario,” said Eric Mamer, spokesman for the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm. “And that scenario — an assumption, therefore — is that Gazprom would no longer deliver any gas — any gas — to Europe.”
Experts were still plotting how to spread the pain of cuts equally among member states under the plan. Up to the last hours, EU officials were putting final touches on how the proposals would look, including how far guidance would go and where mandatory rules would have to kick in.
Early leaks said the plan for call for EU nations to limit gas consumption by as much as 15%, but changes could still come at the last moment.
The aim is to ensure essential industries and services like hospitals could keep functioning, while others would have to cut back. That could include lowering heat in public buildings and enticing families to use less energy at home.
EU nations and the Commission have gone on a buying spree to diversify its natural gas sources away from Russia, but they are still expected to fall far short of providing businesses and homes with enough energy in the cold months.
Just Monday, the leaders of Italy, France and the 27-nation EU sealed energy deals with their counterparts in Algeria, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates.
Even if the EU has enough gas to keep the lights on and factories running right now, it does so at painfully high prices that have fueled runaway inflation and caused public uproar.
Russia has cut off or reduced gas to some EU countries, and there are fears that the energy crisis will get worse if Moscow does not restart a key pipeline to Germany after scheduled maintenance ends Thursday.
“We already have 12 countries or in certain cases, companies within countries that, from one day to the next, have experienced disruptions, either full or partial flow from gas from Gazprom,” Mamer said. “It is impossible for us to predict how Gazprom is going to act.”
Reliance on Russian gas varies greatly among member states, with Germany heavily affected by any possible cutoff.
Germany’s biggest importer of Russian gas, Uniper, said it had received a letter from Russia’s Gazprom claiming “force majeure” — events beyond its control — as the reason for past and current shortfalls in gas deliveries, a claim that the Uniper rejected.
Analysts say the impact of the move on future gas deliveries is uncertain.
Gazprom reduced gas deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany by 60% last month. The Russian state-owned gas company cited alleged technical problems involving equipment that partner Siemens Energy sent to Canada for overhaul and couldn’t be returned because of sanctions.
German and other European leaders reject that reasoning, saying the reductions were political. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/eu-expects-russian-gas-cutoff-to-release-winter-energy-plan/ | 2022-07-20T16:24:24Z |
Property owner scrambles to repair Overland Park home after contractors rip off wrong roof
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A mistake by a contractor left an Overland Park man’s house in shambles.
Steve Kornspan moved out of the house a few months ago and has been leasing the property for short term rentals.
He said Tuesday morning a guest texted him, concerned about a team of contractors going to work on the roof.
“They were like, ‘Why are they banging around?’” Kornspan recalled.
Kornspan had not ordered a new roof, or any other improvements to the house. The workers had the wrong address. By the time he rushed over to the property the contractors had stripped nearly every shingle, leaving a mess in the yard.
“It was a disaster,” he said.
Kornspan’s security cameras at the house show them coming and going. He said the workers had quickly left when they realized their mistake. He documented the mess with his drone. The photos show the exposed underlayment and sheathing.
“I was pretty excited and upset,” Kornspan said. “It was just something to deal with.”
Kornspan, a Realtor, quickly called another roofing company to make emergency repairs. He also filed a police report and started trying to find the roofers responsible. The correct home had been a few blocks away on the same street. Kornspan was able to match the gray Chevy Astro to the one that had shown up at his place.
“I’m not sure what the confusion was,” he said.
Wednesday morning he was able to contact the owner, who was equally upset about the situation.
“Everybody makes mistakes, but you have to stand up for your mistakes,” Kornspan said. “When you make a mistake you have to fix it. That’s what [the company owner] was most upset about, too.”
Kornspan would not name the erroneous company but said that the owner had agreed to pay for the emergency repairs. Kornspan said he did not wish to pursue criminal charges.
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As a proud partner of GLAAD, the premium tequila brand will honor grant recipients on the East and West coasts for their commitment to the LGBTQ community
CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year Hornitos Tequila proudly announced its official partnership with GLAAD – the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – with the goal of identifying, honoring and celebrating LGBTQ community members who are spearheading change on a local and national level. As a brand that was founded on the belief that nothing great ever happens without taking a chance, Hornitos is proud to announce the inaugural selected grant recipients who have challenged the status quo for the better.
About the Grantees
DaShawn Usher and Julian J. Walker of Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI)
DaShawn Usher, Founder and Executive Director of MOBI, is a native New Yorker and an award-winning advocate, published researcher, and celebrated leader within the LGBT community and HIV prevention field. He has cultivated more than 15 years of extensive experience in research, program development and design, health communications, and campaigns. Julian J. Walker is an esteemed silver screen Actor, Author, and the Deputy Director of MOBI, this Jackson, MS native has spent the past seven years partnering with campaigns, leaders, universities, and organizations across the globe in hopes of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ POC.
MOBI is curated social connectivity events for gay and queer people of color to see their holistic self while promoting community, wellness, and personal development. MOBI's signature programming includes MOBItalks, a personal and professional development series for Black gay men and MOBIfest, an interactive wellness experience that celebrates Black queer voices in fashion, music, visual arts and media.
The full MOBI team features: Anthony Curry (Director of Operations & Events), Dwyane Williams, Jr (Director of Community Engagement), and LaQuann Dawson (Visual Director).
Maria Louise Roman-Taylorson of TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC)
Maria Louise Roman-Taylorson has been a leader in social services for the transgender community in Los Angeles for more than 20 years. Maria is Vice President & Chief Operations Officer of the TransLatin@ Coalition, the largest Trans-lead organization in Los Angeles. As a 51-year-old Puerto Rican Latina woman who began her journey to self-discovery at age 19, Maria has become an outspoken voice, activist, and a role model to the Transgender community. Hornitos is honored to recognize Maria and TLC on their mission to advocate for the specific needs of the trans community through education, resources and empowerment. In recent years, TLC has hosted the G.A.R.R.A.S. Fashion Show (Groundbreaking Activism Redirecting and Reforming AllSystems) – an event that provides the opportunity for members of the Trans community to showcase themselves as high fashion models and leaders through community mobilization while participating to raise funds for the organization.
The grantees will be honored with an event in their respective cities this year, where each organization will receive a $10,000 grant to further their goals and commitment to the LGBTQ community. These grants are in addition to Hornitos' initial donation of $135,000 to support GLAAD and its mission of giving the doers, creators and innovators the opportunity to take on issues and create meaningful change in the world.
"It has been our honor to partner with and learn from GLAAD over the course of the year, taking their guidance and connecting with changemaking individuals and organizations," said Rashidi Hodari, Managing Director of Tequila at Beam Suntory. "Our first selected grantees – DaShawn, Julian and Maria – are a true manifestation of the Hornitos brand mission to provide inspiration and create opportunities that propel people to "take shots" of their own, no matter how big or small. We are proud to amplify their incredible work."
For those who are interested in donating to the cause or learning more about how to get involved, please visit www.hornitostequila.com/x-glaad/.
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About Hornitos® Tequila
Hornitos® Tequila has a history of breaking tradition dating back to 1950 when founder Don Francisco launched the brand in honor of Mexican Independence Day. The Hornitos family of tequilas keeps Don Francisco's legacy alive, using the same high standards to cultivate the best and most flavorful agaves, molding them into premium tequilas that everyone can enjoy. Hornitos inspires its fans to adopt the same boundary-pushing mindset through its "A Shot Worth Taking" campaign that highlights the extraordinary things that can happen when people are willing to take a chance. Since the inception of "A Shot Worth Taking" in 2017, Hornitos has empowered fans to take their shot and provided funds and opportunities to make their aspirations achievable.
Hornitos' portfolio of premium tequilas includes Hornitos® Plata Tequila, Hornitos® Reposado Tequila, Hornitos® Añejo Tequila, Hornitos® Cristalino Tequila, Hornitos® Black Barrel Tequila as well as the recently launched Hornitos® Tequila Seltzer – which comes in Lime, Mango and now Pineapple – and a line of ready-to-serve premixed margaritas – available in Lime, Hibiscus, Strawberry Tamarind & Pineapple Poblano.
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Mike Tyson appears to hit fellow airplane passenger
By Marnie Hunter, Hanna Gordola, Cheri Mossburg, Stella Chan and Pete Muntean, CNN
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson seems to have joined the ranks of unruly airline passengers.
“Unfortunately, Mr. Tyson had an incident on a flight with an aggressive passenger who began harassing him and threw a water bottle at him while he was in his seat,” Joann Mignano, a representative for Tyson, said in a statement.
Video obtained by TMZ Sports was taken on a JetBlue plane in San Francisco, according to TMZ. It shows a man repeatedly hitting what appears to be another passenger in the seat behind him.
The video published by TMZ does not show the entirety of the incident. A water bottle is not visible in the footage posted by the outlet.
The video of the blows lasts about 10 seconds and features audio of a person who seems to be trying to defuse the situation, calling “hey Mike, Mike.”
On Wednesday evening around 10 p.m. PT, police officers “were dispatched to a physical altercation onboard an airplane located at the Domestic Terminal of the San Francisco International Airport,” according to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).
Two people believed to be involved in the incident were detained, police said. One person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to a statement from SFPD.
“That subject provided minimal details of the incident and refused to cooperate further with the police investigation,” the police said. Both people were released “pending further investigation.” SFPD declined to identify either subject.
The police department said it was aware of video that may have captured the altercation, and it has shared the video with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Detective Javier Acosta told CNN that office would handle the investigation moving forward and declined to name either subject, citing the ongoing investigation.
JetBlue Airways has not responded to CNN’s requests for comment.
Tyson was in San Francisco on Wednesday at the 420 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park to promote his cannabis brand, according to the event’s website and video posted online.
Cracking down on unruly passengers
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday morning that it did not have a report at the time about an unruly passenger incident aboard a JetBlue flight on Wednesday.
“The FAA looks into all airline reports of passenger disturbances,” the agency said in a statement to CNN.
The FAA directed CNN to local law enforcement for further information.
Unruly passenger behavior has spiked during the pandemic, with 2021 the worst year on record for reports of bad behavior on planes. A whopping 5,981 reports of unruly passengers were logged by the FAA in 2021.
The agency introduced a “zero tolerance” policy on January 13, 2021, after a sharp rise in unruly passenger incidents in 2020. The FAA said that under the policy, it may issue fines to passengers for unruly behavior instead of warning letters or counseling. And cases can result in criminal investigations and charges.
The FAA said Wednesday that it will make its zero tolerance policy against unruly passengers permanent. That announcement came after the federal mask mandate for public transportation was struck down on Monday. The Justice Department has filed an appeal to that ruling.
The incident aboard the JetBlue flight on Wednesday did not appear to involve masks, which are not currently required. However, mask-related incidents currently make up the majority of reports of unruly passenger behavior.
In 2022, the FAA has already received 1,233 unruly passenger reports.
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Lea Michele received a warm reception in her return to Broadway.
The "Glee" star's turn as Fanny Brice in "Funny Girl" earned her four standing ovations before intermission, according to Deadline. She was celebrated again at the final curtain, with Michele and co-star Tovah Feldshuh accepting bouquets of white roses.
Feldshuh plays Mrs. Brice in the production.
In the audience was Michele's former "Spring Awakening" co-star Jonathan Groff, "Glee creator" Ryan Murphy and actor Zachary Quinto.
Michele would often reference "Funny Girl" during her time on "Glee," with her character Rachel Berry belting out "Don't Rain on My Parade," "I'm the Greatest Star" and "People" from the musical.
"Funny Girl" last featured "Booksmart" actor Beanie Feldstein in the title role.
Feldstein left "Funny Girl" two months early after it was announced she was being replaced by Michele, saying she was following the decision to "take the show in a different direction."
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSCW) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence ("AI") in the entertainment industry, announces today that a new version of "ColorWorld_MetaVerse" has been launched simultaneously on Android and Apple mobile phones.
The entertainment metaverse software "ColorWorld_MetaVerse" is a metaverse concept software that integrates entertainment, in-game social features and entertainment business. The latest software not only incorporates AI and VR vision systems, but also improves business meeting functions. With the continuous development of more sections and the non-stop improvement of various functions, "ColorWorld_MetaVerse" will provide users with more practicality and better user experience.
Mr. Lucas Capetian, CEO of Color Star, commented: "Recently the Company's technology development department has been working on software upgrades. The latest version of the software has more convenient page operations and a more advanced visual experience. Also, more content will be added to the software, including VR arcades, VR concerts and VR star meet-ups. I believe we will attract more users in the future. At the same time, ColorWorld_MetaVerse may be the world's first entertainment metaverse software. Color Star will pay more attention to the entertainment function of the software, and the celebrity meeting section will be a highlight that cannot be ignored."
"ColorWorld_MetaVerse" APP is available to all users which can be downloaded on both the Apple App Store and Android Google Play.
About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSCW) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where CSCW conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with advanced supply chain capabilities, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights:
- GMV for the second quarter of 2022 increased by 32.3% year over year to RMB7,115.2 million (US$1,062.3 million) from RMB5,378.1 million in the same quarter of 2021.
- Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 increased by 42.8% year over year to RMB6,634.4 million (US$990.5 million) from RMB4,646.0 million in the same quarter of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2022 was RMB20.6 million (US$3.1 million), compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB1,728.5 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Mr. Changlin Liang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dingdong, stated,
"Fresh food is not ordinary consumer goods. Therefore, we aim to ensure not only food availability but also food quality. We bring happiness and passion for life to the public through food, and infuse inspiration and soulfulness into food. Only a team with unswerving, whole-hearted commitment and dedication can achieve this goal."
Ms. Le Yu, Chief Strategy Officer of Dingdong, stated,
"As we established word-of-mouth on our product development capabilities among consumers, comparing our pre-lockdown and post-lockdown performances this year, we also saw a significant increase in the AOV post-lockdown and an improvement in our operational efficiency, which validated our "efficiency first, with due consideration to scale" strategy.
Looking ahead to Q3, we expect quality revenue growth with narrowing losses compared to the pre-lockdown Q1 this year. We also expect to achieve a single-month, non-GAAP break-even in December this year."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues were RMB6,634.4 million (US$990.5 million), representing an increase of 42.8% from the same period of 2021, primarily driven by the robust growth in the Company's GMV, with a higher conversion ratio from GMV to revenue.
- Product Revenues were RMB6,554.0 million (US$978.5 million), an increase of 42.4% from RMB4,603.3 million in the same quarter of 2021, primarily driven by the increase in average order value.
- Service Revenues were RMB80.4 million (US$12.0 million), an increase of 88.1% from RMB42.7 million in the same quarter of 2021, primarily driven by the increase in the number of customers subscribing to Dingdong's membership program.
Total operating costs and expenses were RMB6,634.6 million (US$990.5 million), an increase of 0.8% from RMB6,583.6 million in the same quarter of 2021, with a detailed breakdown as below.
- Cost of Goods Sold was RMB4,537.3 million (US$677.4 million), an increase of 14.4% from RMB3,967.4 million in the same quarter of 2021, primarily driven by the increase in total revenue. Gross margin was 31.6%, which significantly improved from 14.6% in the same quarter of 2021.
- Fulfillment expenses were RMB1,541.8 million (US$230.2 million) a decrease of 9.0% from RMB1,693.5 million in the same quarter of 2021. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 36.5% to 23.2%, mainly driven by the increase of average order value and improved frontline labor efficiency.
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB146.7 million (US$21.9 million), a decrease of 64.2% from RMB410.0 million in the same quarter of 2021, as product development capabilities became our primary growth driver and we attracted customers more efficiently.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB153.5 million (US$22.9 million), a decrease of 49.9% from RMB306.3 million in the same quarter of 2021, mainly due to decreased share-based compensation expenses.
- Product development expenses were RMB255.3 million (US$38.1 million), an increase of 23.7% from RMB206.5 million in the same quarter of 2021, mainly due to the increased investments in product development capability, agricultural technology, technical data algorithms, and other infrastructure.
Loss from operations was RMB0.2 million (US$0.04 million), compared with operating loss of RMB1,937.6 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Net loss was RMB34.5 million (US$5.2 million), compared with net loss of RMB1,937.4 million in the same quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net income / (loss), which is a non-GAAP measure that excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB20.6 million (US$3.1 million), a significant improvement from RMB(1,728.5) million in the same quarter of 2021. In addition, our non-GAAP net margin, which is our non-GAAP net income / (loss) as a percentage of revenues, improved to 0.3% from (37.2%) in the same quarter of 2021.
Basic and diluted net loss per share were RMB0.11 (US$0.02), compared with RMB33.27 in the same quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income / (loss) per share, basic and diluted, was RMB0.06 (US$0.01), compared with RMB (30.05) in the same quarter of 2021. The weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute the basic and diluted net loss per share and non-GAAP net income / (loss) per share were 64,908,700 and 324,345,013 in the second quarter of 2021 and 2022, respectively. All outstanding redeemable convertible preferred shares were not included in the computation until July 2021, when they were converted into ordinary shares upon the completion of the Company's initial public offering.
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were RMB6,063.8 million (US$905.3 million) as of June 30, 2022, compared with RMB5,231.1 million as of December 31, 2021.
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 11, 2022 (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The presentation and question and answer session will be presented in both Mandarin and English. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
The replay will be accessible through August 18, 2022 by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.100.me.
About Dingdong (Cayman) Limited
We are a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with sustainable long-term growth. We directly provide users and households with fresh produce, prepared food, and other food products through a convenient and excellent shopping experience supported by an extensive self-operated frontline fulfillment grid. Leveraging our deep insights into consumers' evolving needs and our strong food innovation capabilities, we have successfully launched a series of private label products spanning a variety of food categories. Many of our private label products are produced at our own production plants, allowing us to more efficiently produce and offer safe and high-quality food products. We aim to be Chinese families' first choice for food shopping.
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The Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP net income / (loss), non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP net income / (loss) per share, basic and diluted, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business by excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges and do not correlate to any operating activity trends. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about the Company's results of operations, enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing the Company's operating performance, cash flows or liquidity, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss, cash flows provided by operating activities or other consolidated statements of operations and cash flows data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company's definition of non-GAAP financial measures may differ from those of industry peers and may not be comparable with their non-GAAP financial measures.
The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this announcement.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on June 30, 2022 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident," "potential," "continue," or other similar expressions. Among other things, business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Dingdong's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Dingdong may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Dingdong's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Dingdong's goals and strategies; Dingdong's future business development, financial conditions, and results of operations; the expected outlook of the fresh grocery e-commerce market in China; Dingdong's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; Dingdong's expectations regarding its relationships with its users, clients, business partners, and other stakeholders; competition in Dingdong's industry; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to Dingdong's industry, and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of the announcement, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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The #1 Powder Supplement Brand Debuts First Brand Anthem "Believe"
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We only have 60 years of farmable land left if we sustain our current levels of farming, according to Senior UN Officials. Today, it's well-known that conventional farming practices harm our soil, reduce ecological diversity with the excessive use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and inhumane livestock practices, all which increase CO2 emissions. Leading dietary supplement brand, Ancient Nutrition has decided to become part of the solution by creating a pioneering effort in the area of regenerative agriculture.
Today, Ancient Nutrition is on a mission to save the world with superfoods – and they're sharing that mission with the debut of their first ever brand anthem, titled "Believe". Developed in partnership with renowned global production studio The Mill and director Bowe King, the anthem showcases the brand's unwavering belief that proper nutrition through regenerative organic superfoods will go a long way towards our shared goals of healing the planet, feeding the world and transforming the health of every individual.
"Believe" highlights Ancient Nutrition's core truth: that our health is interconnected with the health of the planet. How ingredients are grown and produced have an immeasurable effect on their quality, which ultimately impacts your health – and in turn the impact you'll have on your community and the world. And while solutions to reversing traditional practices are invariably complex, empowering people to believe that the choices we make and actions we take, can have the ability to propel us forward. Simply put, "Believe" is the brand's rallying cry and commitment to regenerative farming practices that promote soil health, sequester carbon from the atmosphere, and undo the damage caused by conventional agriculture.
Coinciding with the anthem release, Ancient Nutrition has announced that 1% of all revenue will be dedicated to the RANCH Project - the brand's commitment to Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition & Climate Health.
"With every purchase of an Ancient Nutrition product, consumers become part of our mission to transform the health of the planet, as we work towards our goal of planting 10 million superfood trees over the next 10 years on our regenerative organic farms in Tennessee and Missouri," said Ancient Nutrition founder and CEO Jordan Rubin.
The anthem will be seen across streaming platforms and will appear on Discovery Channel, Paramount, Bravo, and HGTV, among others. Dedicated PR and social programming will complement the message, bringing "Believe" to life across multiple channels.
Ancient Nutrition offers over 150 unique products, including the #1 Supplement in the Natural Channel, in categories such as collagen, bone broth protein, multivitamins, supergreens, probiotics, herbals and mushrooms. For more information and to shop online, visit ancientnutrition.com.
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LONDON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Real Leaders® launched the inaugural Eco Innovation Awards to its global community of social impact executives. Arçelik, parent company to 12 leading home appliance brands including Beko and Grundig, has been ranked 3rd in the Top 50 list for its world first integrated FiberCatcher® technology washing machine.
Real Leaders® Eco Innovation Awards recognizes products, projects, and initiatives that are actively contributing to a healthier planet and celebrates achievement in making an environmental impact. Entries were judged on their creativity, innovation, originality, and measurable impact, as well as their ability to help solve an environmental challenge.
One key issue is synthetic microfibers which are the most prevalent type of microplastics found in water, contributing to around 33% of microplastics in the ocean1. To combat the growing tide of microplastic waste, Arçelik developed the innovative FiberCatcher® technology. The washing machines with FiberCatcher® technology include the world's first integrated synthetic microfiber filtering system that catches up to 90% of synthetic fibers released from garments, which helps protect waterways, oceans, and marine life. Additionally, each FiberCatcher® washing machine produced with a recycled PET tub contains up to 60 recycled bottles to reduce plastic waste.
"We are honored to have our innovation recognized by Real Leaders and pleased to be in the company of our fellow award winners," said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik. "The climate crisis is the most pressing issue of our day, and we need creative, innovative solutions as well as collaborative action to ensure a sustainable future. Our FiberCatcher® technology is a world-first innovation in preventing synthetic fiber waste leaking into waterways and demonstrates our commitment to develop effective and concrete solutions to some of our biggest environmental challenges as well as to encourage others to live a more sustainable lifestyle."
About Arçelik
With over 40,000 employees throughout the world, Arçelik's global operations include subsidiaries in 52 countries, and 28 production facilities in 9 countries and 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko). As Europe's second-largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion Euros in 2021. Arçelik's 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe, are home to over 2,200 researchers and hold more than 3,000 international patent applications to date. In 2021, Arçelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Through its leadership position in sustainability and credible decarbonization roadmap for achieving net zero, Arçelik became the first and only company from its industry to receive the Terra Carta Seal by HRH Prince of Wales. Arçelik's mission is 'Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.' www.arcelikglobal.com/en
About Grundig:
Arçelik's international home appliance brand, Grundig, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics, small electrical appliances, and major home appliances. The brand remains true to its brand attributes, which include 77 years of market experience, user-friendly and elegant design, eco-consciousness, high standards, and quality control. Grundig believes that a sustainable future begins at home. To support this vision, Grundig has launched the 'Respect Food' initiative, which aims to inspire everyone to fight food waste by demonstrating how to deal with waste in kitchens and through innovative products. With its sustainable partnerships and communication, energy-efficient product development, and innovation approach focusing on circular economy, and other sustainability pillars, Grundig fulfils its responsibility for sustainable business practice and makes an important contribution to its parent company, Arçelik's 2030 sustainability targets. At the same time, Grundig empowers its customers to live more sustainably.
About Beko
Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. Beko is one of the top 3 large home appliances brands in Europe*. The brand is the naming partner of Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball Team and official supplier of European League of Legends Championship (LEC). Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko's brand mission is 'healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet'. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production. www.beko.com/
*Source Euromonitor International Limited; Large Appliances as per "Major Appliances" in Consumer Appliances 2022, retail volume, 2021 data.
About Real Leaders
Real Leaders is a membership community for impact leaders with a global media platform dedicated to driving positive change. It's on a mission to unite farsighted leaders to transform our shortsighted world. Founded in 2010, Real Leaders recognized early on that businesses bore a responsibility to be as cognizant of their impact on employees, society, and the planet as they are on their bottom line. Real Leaders is a B Corporation, member of the UN Global Compact, and is independently owned.
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Community Focus on Expanding Programs for All Ages
DENVER, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B'nai Havurah, Denver's only Reconstructionist congregation, today announced the hiring of Rabbi Katie Mizrahi as the new spiritual leader of the community. She will officially join the community in September.
"We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Mizrahi into our community," said B'nai Havurah Board Chair Ben Honigman. "She brings a keen rabbinic mind, the warmth and proven ability to attract and engage people of all ages, and extensive experience of community leadership. Our entire community eagerly looks forward to her official start in September, leading the High Holy Days programs and services as we welcome the New Year."
Ordained through the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2005, Rabbi Mizrahi had previously studied for several years in Jerusalem while devoting herself to human rights projects and peace education. Since 2007, she has been the rabbi of Or Shalom Jewish Community in San Francisco. Prior to that, she also served as a Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in New York City, a visiting rabbi for Kehilat Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem, and a sabbatical rabbi for West End Synagogue, also in New York City.
Rabbi Mizrahi grew up in Boulder, Colorado and attended Stanford University, majoring in philosophy and religious studies. As a rabbi, she has a rare combination of intellectual rigor, musicality and warm openheartedness.
"It is a deep joy to arrive at this moment of becoming the rabbi of B'nai Havurah," said Rabbi Mizrahi. "My cup overflows with gratitude, excitement, ideas, and hopes for our shared future. For me, coming to serve as the rabbi of B'nai Havurah will be both a new beginning and a homecoming, and I am so thankful for the blessing of this opportunity."
B'nai Havurah is an inclusive, participatory community with a 60+ year history of strong lay leadership, a vibrant music program, and a commitment to social justice. "We are currently at a crossroads," said Honigman. "Many of our members are older and we are eager to include more young families in our community. Rabbi Mizrahi is the perfect choice to help us innovate to meet the changing needs of our Jewish community. She is a musical, dynamic service-leader, with gifts for writing, speaking, counseling, and teaching. A believer in empowered community leadership in partnership with strong rabbinic vision, she is a community-builder with extensive experience fostering groups around tikkun olam (repair of the world) and lifelong learning. Rabbi Mizrahi is a perfect fit for B'nai Havurah."
For more information contact Becky Epstein at exec@bnaihavurah.org, 303-388-4441 ext. 15 or visit www.bnaihavurah.org.
B'nai Havurah had its beginnings in 1961, as a fellowship/study group (havurah). The group grew and in 1963 officially affiliated as a havurah with the Reconstructionist movement, which is committed to the renewal of American Jewish life. Reconstructionism defines Judaism as an evolving civilization that encompasses history, literature, art, music, land, and language. At B'nai Havurah, this is achieved through study, worship and joyous practice, social justice, acts of kindness, and connection with the Jewish people. B'nai Havurah is an egalitarian and participatory community, open to a variety of perspectives and forms of religious expression.
For more information, visit www.bnaihavurah.org.
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– Study will measure immune responses generated by M2SR and high dose vaccine separately and in combination in the highly vulnerable 65-85 years old population –
– Funded by the US Department of Defense, this study is expected to yield topline data in 2H 2022 –
MADISON, Wis., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FluGen, Inc., a clinical-stage vaccine company transforming vaccine efficacy in infectious respiratory diseases, today announced the dosing of its first subject in an unprecedented study of older adults ages 65-85 years. The study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunological response to FluGen's investigational supra-seasonal, live, single-replication, intranasal M2SR influenza (flu) vaccine, and high dose inactivated vaccine (IIV). There is a demonstrated unmet need for improved flu vaccine options, as current injectable vaccines primarily generate hemagglutinin (HA) antibodies and have shown only modest efficacy in most flu seasons. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), this study will evaluate M2SR and high dose IIV alone, and dosed concomitantly, in healthy adults 65-85 years of age, a population considered highly vulnerable to mortality from flu.
"We have seen numerous approaches to solving the challenge of influenza vaccine efficacy over the past decade, but despite these efforts, none have achieved the efficacy needed to improve health outcomes," said Yoshihiro Kawaoka, Professor of Virology, University of Wisconsin and FluGen co-founder. "This study is important, as it is the first of its kind to combine intranasal vaccine delivery with intramuscular shots to determine the potential for boosting vaccine efficacy and reducing transmission and virus shedding."
The synergistic effects of combining intranasally delivered M2SR with intramuscularly delivered high dose IIV is a novel approach that could significantly boost the effectiveness of flu vaccines and protect from the drifting of flu strains from year to year. The study will evaluate subjects' ability to raise mucosal antibodies in the nasal passages, serum antibodies against matched and drifted strains of the influenza virus, and cellular immune responses. In a prior Phase 2 drifted H3N2 challenge trial, M2SR demonstrated efficacy against infection and illness across seven years of flu virus drift. Previous studies have also demonstrated that while currently licensed influenza vaccines administered by intramuscular injection generate tremendous antibody responses, only intranasal M2SR stimulates mucosal and cellular immunity as well as serum antibodies.
"Combination therapy is used to combat many diseases including cancer, tuberculosis, and HIV, yet this approach has not been seriously pursued with vaccines," said Paul Radspinner, President and Chief Executive Officer of FluGen. "There is a demonstrated unmet medical need to better protect older adults from the potentially deadly impact of influenza, and this research into the potential of combining intranasal delivery of a live M2SR virus vaccine and the strong antibody response provided by high dose IIV, may not only help potentially improve outcomes associated with flu, but may also yield important insights to guide further research into combination vaccine approaches for other viruses including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19."
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1b study, entitled FluGen H3N2 v006 (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05163847) is designed to evaluate a monovalent Cambodia 2020 H3N2 M2SR influenza A vaccine in a healthy, older adult population. The study aims to enroll 300 subjects in four cohorts receiving either M2SR alone, high dose IIV alone, both vaccines concomitantly or placebo. The primary endpoint is to assess the safety and tolerability of a single dose of monovalent M2SR influenza vaccine delivered intranasally alone or concomitantly with high dose IIV delivered intramuscularly to healthy subjects 65 to 85 years of age. Secondary endpoints include evaluation of serum and mucosal antibody responses to matched and drifted strains of influenza virus monovalent M2SR influenza vaccine delivered intranasally alone or concomitantly with high dose IIV delivered intramuscularly. Exploratory endpoints include evaluation of additional immune parameters such as T-cell responses. Topline data are expected in the second half of 2022.
This research is supported by the DOD under award number W81XWH2110563. The content of this announcement is the responsibility solely of FluGen, Inc. and does not necessarily represent the official views of DOD.
About FluGen:
FluGen, Inc. is a clinical-stage vaccine company transforming vaccine efficacy in respiratory diseases. The company's lead candidate is M2SR, a supra-seasonal, live, single-replication, intranasal flu vaccine. Unlike standard of care flu vaccines, M2SR stimulates mucosal, humoral, and cellular immunity. In an unprecedented challenge trial, M2SR demonstrated protection against infection and illness across seven years of virus drift; and M2SR induces a durable antibody response with potential to cover an entire flu season and beyond. M2SR also has shown activity as a vaccine vector for other respiratory vaccines and infectious diseases, including a COVID-19/flu combination. For more information about FluGen, Inc., please visit http://www.FluGen.com/.
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WhatsApp adds messaging tools to attract businesses
By BARBARA ORTUTAY
AP Technology Writer
WhatsApp parent Meta is moving forward with its push to attract businesses to its popular chat app. Its part of an effort to find new ways to make money beyond targeted advertisements on its other platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Meta unveiled a developer tool, WhatsApp Cloud API, to businesses so they can message and chat with their customers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the feature on Thursday at a virtual event. He called it an important step to help more businesses connect with people and help more people message the businesses that they want to support. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/19/whatsapp-adds-messaging-tools-to-attract-businesses/ | 2022-05-19T19:02:59Z |
NEW YORK, July 4, 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.
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.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that the crypto market has been bearish for the past several months. Prices have plummeted and many projects have been forced to abandon their plans and exit the market entirely.
However, one project that has not only withstood the bear market, but actually thrived during this time, is Next Earth.
Next Earth is a virtual replica of our planet that runs on the blockchain. It's a completely new type of metaverse that allows users to own their own land, create digital assets, and participate in the governance of the world.
New Roadmap
What's even more impressive is that Next Earth has continued to build and expand during the bear market. Their existing roadmap includes exciting features like growing their DAO for land utility and governance, expanding their launchpad, and partnerships with innovative projects.
By the end of July, users will be able to create an account and log in with their crypto wallet; no email address necessary. An improved user experience and user interface in August will make it easier to buy land, supporting greater adoption, and by August, tiles will start generating units.
Next Earth is also expanding their POI (point-of-interest) database to find exciting new metaverse locations. By October, the project will offer staking and major updates to their platform-as-a-service. These are just some of the exciting updates in store.
Next Earth Round II
Next Earth's first round of marketing efforts was so successful that they are now launching Round II of their campaign. This time, they are focusing on using NXTT to reach an even wider audience.
Through an omnichannel marketing campaign, Next Earth will share the second chance for people in the community and their friends to load up NXTT at a near-presale price. The campaign will integrate NXTT into their marketing efforts, which will include community-driven events, influencers, PR, buybacks, advertising, and more.
This push for adoption will help Next Earth continue to grow and thrive, even in the midst of a bear market. By integrating NXTT into their marketing, they are showing their commitment to reaching a wider audience and driving adoption of their project.
If you're looking for a project that is still achieving its goals despite the bear market, then you need to check out Next Earth.
Press inquiries: fruzsina.lederer@nextearth.io, + (36) 30 914 1467
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe® shocks and struts, a leading global brand from Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) DRiV Motorparts group, recently launched new Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense™ products in North America. Designed specifically for luxury European vehicles equipped with electronic suspensions, Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense is engineered as a direct replacement for OE electronic units, matching their design for an easy, "plug and play" installation while offering a customizable driving experience, from comfort-focused to sport-performance.
Featuring Monroe Intelligent Suspension's Continuously Variable Semi-Active (CVSAe) with external valve technology, RideSense products deliver optimal control and road-holding capabilities under all types of driving conditions, adapting as road conditions change. These new products connect directly into the OE electronic control unit that is part of the vehicle's OE suspension and mounting locations, offering the same fit and valving to provide performance and durability trusted by OE manufacturers. Each Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense product contains a self-lubricating fluid seal to retain gas and reduce excess friction against the chrome-plated piston rod, providing longer shock life through the reduction of premature wear. Each RideSense shock or strut is backed by Monroe's new 5-Year limited warranty*.
18 new RideSense part numbers are now available in the US and Canada with exclusive** coverage for a variety of premium European vehicles. Popular applications include shock absorbers for the 2015-2007 Mercedes Benz C-Class; and 2010-2000 Volvo S60 AWD and 2008-1999 V70 AWD.
"With our newest product offering for select European vehicles, we are pleased to continue expanding the Monroe product line with the introduction of Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense shocks and struts," said Joe Robinson, brand director, Monroe. "These new products allow us to bring Monroe's OE electronic technology expertise from our Advanced Suspension Technology Group to the aftermarket repair channel and to offer our customers a better repair option for their premium European vehicles."
To learn more about Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense, or Monroe's other ride control products, visit www.monroe.com or contact a Monroe supplier. Connect with Monroe on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
* Monroe Intelligent Suspension RideSense shocks and struts are warranted against defects and wear-out when used on private passenger cars and light trucks under normal operating conditions for five (5) years from date-of-purchase, provided the original purchaser owns the vehicle on which they were originally installed. Restrictions apply. See www.monroe.com for more information.
**As of July 1, 2022
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Pulte Family, known in homebuilding for Bill Pulte's experience inside of Pulte Homes and PulteGroup Inc, recently invested in leading Florida home services company, Air Docs Heating & Air Conditioning.
Led by founder Josh Roberts, Air Docs delights its customers with excellent customer service & same day service along the Treasure Coast of Florida, specifically Vero Beach, Fellsmere, Fort Pierce, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Port St. Lucie, and Sebastian.
"Josh and his team are focused on delighting their customer. We will implement parts of the Pulte Plan, the brainchild of Pulte Homes Founder and Patriarch of The Pulte Family, William J. Pulte (1932-2018), who helped build our successful HVAC platforms. We successfully operate companies based on grandpa's and my playbook to ensure success, just as he taught and would wish," said Bill Pulte, CEO of Pulte Capital and a former PulteGroup Director.
"We are delighted to be partnered with The Pulte Family and look forward to learning from them how to continue our success for our employees, customers, and shareholders," said Josh Roberts, Founder & CEO of Air Docs.
The Pulte Family may or may not disclose its sale of these securities, and reserves the right to acquire more or dispose of said securities without notification.
The Pulte Family
William J. "Bill" Pulte founded Pulte Homes, today PulteGroup Inc, in 1950 at age 18. Over the decades, Bill Pulte built Pulte Homes into The #1 USA Homebuilder. In 2016, after retiring the first time, William J. Pulte (1932-2018) and Bill Pulte (b. 1988), his grandson, successfully turned PulteGroup Inc around, even when non-business family members supported the failed Dugas Management Team versus the Pulte Homes Founder William J. Pulte. Mr. Pulte (b. 1988) was a PulteGroup Director from 2016-2020. Bill Pulte's Twitter Philanthropy became a giant success starting in June 2019, helping thousands of people and inspiring millions of people worldwide. Even after the passing of William J. Pulte (1932-2018), their work together continues through a collection of Pulte founded organizations, including The Bill Pulte Foundation. The Pulte Family has multiple companies and investment vehicles.
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The esteemed African American women's service organization returns to Philadelphia to celebrate 102 years of Service, Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, from July 18, 2022 through July 24, 2022, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., one of the country's largest African American women's service organizations, will celebrate the 2022 Grand Boulè in Philadelphia. It has been four years since the organization has met face to face due to COVID-19 restrictions and 22 years since the international organization has gathered in its Atlantic region.
The theme of this year's Grand Boulè is "Honoring Our Founders, Continuing Their Legacy, The Dream Lives On!" which represents the organization's 102-year legacy and the honor afforded to its five founders – Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts.
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, Zeta's International President, has planned a jam-packed agenda filled with sorority business meetings, service-oriented projects, and celebratory moments. Of note, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will donate funds to Jefferson Hospital for their NICU unit, host a concert with the legendary Mary J. Blige, collaborate on a Macy's-sponsored fashion show, provide over $640,000 in donations through service-oriented projects including a $125,000 Founders scholarship to a deserving college student. The sorority will host a COVID-19 rapid testing and booster clinic from July 21 – 23, outside of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, as well as a blood drive on July 21.
"It is my honor to welcome over 6,000 members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to Philadelphia this week," said Hollingsworth Baker. "I am proud to share that we will leave behind a lasting memory and economic impact on the city, totaling over $6.5 million. For us, this will be a return not only to the Atlantic Region, but to Philadelphia -- being able to celebrate here is a great honor to me and our members."
Sponsors for the 2022 Grand Boulè include AARP, Dals Credit Solutions, Goldman Sachs, Lincoln Financial, HBCU League Pass Plus, Herff Jones, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Alzheimer's Association, the Atlantic Region of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., the Southeastern Region of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., The State of New York for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Brian Cave Law Firm, Kasper Company, Nelson Mullins Firm, TD Bank, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, March of Dimes Black Employee Network, Harris Construction Management, and McCluskey & Associates.
Select events from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 2022 Grand Boulè will be streamed on HBCU League Pass Plus. To view, please download the HBCU League Pass Plus mobile app from the iOS or Android app store, or watch on ROKU, Apple TV, Fire TV or Android TV.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1920 on the campus of Howard University, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Zeta has initiated a diverse membership of more than 125,000 college-educated women with more than 850 chapters in North America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East. For more information about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. visit www.zphib1920.org.
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(NEXSTAR) – Monkeypox may be the newest global outbreak concern, but the virus itself is nothing new. It was first discovered over 50 years ago in a group of captive primates – hence the name “monkeypox.”
The virus has some more scientific name designations; it Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae, according to the World Health Organization.
In 1958 there were two outbreaks of the virus in monkey colonies that were being researched, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It wasn’t until 1970 that the first human case of monkeypox was discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, writes the CDC.
Even though the virus has been around a long time, it has not been eradicated. Because animals continue to harbor the virus, it is endemic in several parts of Africa.
Since the 1970s most human cases have been in central and west Africa and outbreaks have been relatively limited. The WHO estimates there are thousands of monkeypox infections in about a dozen African countries every year. Most are in Congo, which reports about 6,000 cases annually, and Nigeria, with about 3,000 cases a year.
Then, in 2022, the virus started to spread in Europe and now in the United States. Forty cases have been confirmed in 14 states and Washington, D.C., according to CDC data on Thursday.
Another cluster of U.S. cases happened back in 2003, when 47 people in six states had confirmed or probable cases. They caught the virus from pet prairie dogs that been housed near imported small mammals from Ghana.
Most monkeypox patients experience only fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. People with more serious illness may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
Most people recover within about two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalized, monkeypox can be fatal for up to 6% of cases and is thought to be more severe in children.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/where-did-the-monkeypox-virus-get-its-name/ | 2022-06-10T15:17:23Z |
METRO CHICAGO, Ill., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in June 2022 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.
The following table provides estimates of Calamos Global Total Return Fund's and Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund's distribution sources, reflecting YTD cumulative experience. The Funds attribute these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year.
Regarding Calamos' remaining five closed-end funds, which operate under a managed distribution policy: The information below is required by an exemptive order granted to the Funds by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and includes the information sent to shareholders regarding the sources of the Funds' distributions.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Funds estimate the following percentages, of their respective total distribution amount per common share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution amount per common share for the Funds. The following table provides estimates of each Fund's distribution sources, reflecting YTD cumulative experience. The Funds attribute these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year.
You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's plan.
If the Fund(s) estimate(s) that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099 DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Return figures provided below are based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last day of the month prior to distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Monthly distributions offer shareholders the opportunity to accumulate more shares in a fund via the automatic dividend reinvestment plan. For example, if a fund's shares are trading at a premium, distributions will be automatically reinvested through the plan at NAV or 95% of the market price, whichever is greater; if shares are trading at a discount, distributions will be reinvested at the market price through an open market purchase program. Thus, the plan offers current shareholders an efficient method of accumulating additional shares with a potential for cost savings. Please see the dividend reinvestment plan for more information.
Important Notes about Performance and Risk
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. As with other investments, market price will fluctuate with the market and upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Returns at NAV reflect the deduction of the Fund's management fee, debt leverage costs and other expenses. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount which is a market price that is below their net asset value.
About Calamos
Calamos Investments is a diversified global investment firm offering innovative investment strategies including alternatives, multi-asset, convertible, fixed income, equity, and sustainable equity, currently managing more than $40 billion in assets under management. The firm offers strategies through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area, the firm also has offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland (Oregon), and the Miami area. For more information, please visit us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Calamos or at www.calamos.com.
*Calamos Investments LLC, referred to herein as Calamos Investments®, is a financial services company offering such services through its subsidiaries: Calamos Advisors LLC, Calamos Wealth Management LLC, Calamos Investments LLP and Calamos Financial Services LLC.
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Calamos Advisors LLC
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NEW YORK (AP) — A racist ideology seeping from the internet’s fringes into the mainstream is being investigated as a motivating factor in the supermarket shooting that killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. Most of the victims were Black.
Ideas from the “great replacement theory” filled a racist screed supposedly posted online by the white 18-year-old accused of targeting Black people in Saturday’s rampage. Authorities were still working to confirm its authenticity.
Certainly, there was no mistaking the racist intent of the shooter.
WHAT IS THE ‘GREAT REPLACEMENT THEORY’?
Simply put, the conspiracy theory says there’s a plot to diminish the influence of white people.
Believers say this goal is being achieved both through the immigration of nonwhite people into societies that have largely been dominated by white people, as well as through simple demographics, with white people having lower birth rates than other populations.
The conspiracy theory’s more racist adherents believe Jews are behind the so-called replacement plan: White nationalists marching at a Charlottesville, Virginia, rally that turned deadlyin 2017 chanted “You will not replace us!” and “Jews will not replace us!”
A more mainstream viewin the U.S. baselessly suggests Democrats are encouraging immigration from Latin America so more like-minded potential voters replace “traditional” Americans, says Mark Pitcavage, senior research fellow at the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism.
WHAT ARE THIS CONSPIRACY THEORY’S ORIGINS?
How long has racism existed? Broadly speaking, the roots of this “theory” are that deep. In the U.S., you can point to efforts to intimidate and discourage Black people from voting — or, in antagonists’ view, “replacing” white voters at the polls — that date to the Reconstruction era, after the 15th Amendment made clear suffrage couldn’t be restricted on account of race.
In the modern era, most experts point to two influential books. “The Turner Diaries,” a 1978 novel written by William Luther Pierce under the pseudonym Andrew Macdonald, is about a violent revolution in the United States with a race war that leads to the extermination of nonwhites.
The FBI called it a “bible of the racist right,” says Kurt Braddock, an American University professor and researcher at the Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab.
Renaud Camus, a French writer, published a 2011 book claiming that Europe was being invaded by Black and brown immigrants from Africa. He called the book “Le Grand Remplacement,” and a conspiracy’s name was born.
WHO ARE ITS ADHERENTS?
To some of the more extreme believers, certain white supremacist mass killers — at a Norway summer camp in 2011, two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosquesin 2019, a Pittsburgh synagoguein 2018, a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015 — are considered saints, Pitcavage says.
Those “accelerationist white supremacists” believe small societal changes won’t achieve much, so the only option is tearing down society, he says.
The Buffalo shooter’s purported written diatribe and some of the methods indicate he closely studied the Christchurch shooter — particularly the effort to livestream his rampage. According to apparent screenshots from the Buffalo broadcast, the shooter inscribed the number 14 on his gun, which Pitcavage says is shorthand for a 14-word white supremacist slogan.
A written declaration by the Christchurch shooter was widely spread online. If the message attributed to the Buffalo shooter proves authentic, it’s designed to also spread his philosophy and methods to a large audience.
IS THE THEORY MAKING WIDER INROADS?
While more virulent forms of racism are widely abhorred, experts are concerned about extreme views nonetheless becoming mainstream.
In a poll released last week, The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 1 in 3 Americans believe an effort is underway to replace U.S.-born Americans with immigrants for electoral gain.
On a regular basis, many adherents to the more extreme versions of the “great replacement” theory converse through encrypted apps online. They tend to be careful. They know they’re being watched.
“They are very clever,” Braddock says. “They don’t make overt calls to arms.”
WHO’S TALKING UP THIS THEORY?
In particular, Tucker Carlson, Fox News’ most popular personality,has pushed false views that are more easily embraced by some white people who are concerned about a loss of their political and social power.
“I know that the left and all the gatekeepers on Twitter become literally hysterical if you use the term ‘replacement,’ if you suggest the Democratic Party is trying to replace the current electorate, the voters now casting ballots, with new people, more obedient voters from the Third World,” he said on his show last year. “But they become hysterical because that’s what’s happening, actually, let’s just say it. That’s true.”
A study of five years’ worth of Carlson’s showby The New York Times found 400 instances where he talked about Democratic politicians and others seeking to force demographic change through immigration.
Fox News defended the host, pointing to repeated statements that Carlson has made denouncing political violence of all kinds.
The attention paid by many Republican politicians to what they see as a leaky southern border along the United States has been interpreted, at least by some, as a nod to the concern of white people who worry about being “replaced.”
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s campaign committee was criticized last year for an advertisement that said “radical Democrats” were planning a “permanent election insurrection” by granting amnesty to undocumented immigrants who would create a permanent liberal majority in Washington. Stefanik represents a New York district.
Pitcavage says he’s concerned about the message Carlson and supporters are sending: “It actually introduces the ‘great replacement theory’ to a conservative audience in an easier-to-swallow pill.”
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This story has been corrected to report that Camus’ book was published in 2011, not 2012, and the Charleston shooting was in 2015, not 2017. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/explainer-theory-of-white-replacement-fuels-racist-attacks/ | 2022-06-11T04:20:21Z |
OSLO, Norway, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANOV) today provides an update on PARADIGME, its ongoing Phase 2b trial of Betalutin® (177Lu lilotomab satetraxetan) in 3rd-line relapsed rituximab/anti-CD20 refractory follicular lymphoma (3L R/R FL).
As highlighted at the recent Q1 results, reported on 13 May 2022, recruitment into PARADIGME has been slower than anticipated, and despite ongoing efforts by the company this has continued into Q2 with no additional patients enrolled in May.
As a result, the Board of Nordic Nanovector has decided to conduct a comprehensive review of all aspects of the PARADIGME study. In order to fully protect the integrity of the study an independent evaluation of the data collected to date has been commissioned and will be analysed by an Independent Expect Panel. This information will then be used to determine the best path forward for the study. PARADIGME will continue to enrol patients while the independent evaluation is ongoing.
The current guidance for delivery of initial top line data from PARADIGME in the second half of this year will be reviewed concurrently.
The Board expects to report on the findings of the review of PARADIGME no later than the Q2 results to be released on 20 July 2022 and will not be commenting further until the review is complete.
The Board believes that this review of PARADIGME is in the best interests of all shareholders and the patients who Nordic Nanovector is targeting in this study to determine the optimal path forward for Betalutin® within a timeframe that is financially and commercially viable.
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Nordic Nanovector is committed to develop and deliver innovative therapies to patients to address major unmet medical needs and advance cancer care. The Company aspires to become a leader in the development of targeted therapies for haematological cancers. Nordic Nanovector's lead clinical-stage candidate is Betalutin®, a novel CD37-targeting radioimmunotherapy designed to advance the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). NHL is an indication with substantial unmet medical need, representing a growing market forecast to be worth nearly USD 29 billion by 2026. Nordic Nanovector retains global marketing rights to Betalutin® and intends to actively participate in the commercialisation of Betalutin® in the US and other major markets.
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PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a kitchen gadget to crush crackers in a neat and effortless manner," said an inventor, from Dayton, Ohio, "so I invented the CRACKER SMASHER. My design can be used to make cracker crumbs for soups, meatloaf, meatballs, breading, salmon patties and casserole toppings."
The invention provides a convenient way to crush crackers for recipes in different sizes. In doing so, it offers an alternative to using a rolling pin. As a result, it saves time and effort and it reduces messes and waste. The invention features a simple and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial kitchens. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCT-4634, 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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AP source: Miami’s Chris Caputo accepts offer to be GW coach
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Longtime Miami associate head coach Chris Caputo has accepted a contract offer to become the new coach at George Washington, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday night. The school and Caputo were working out final contract details including length of the deal, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because George Washington had not announced the hiring. Caputo replaces Jamion Christian, who was 29-50 in three seasons at the school. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/03/31/ap-source-miamis-chris-caputo-accepts-offer-to-be-gw-coach/ | 2022-04-01T04:16:34Z |
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamwork Commerce, a global retail management solution, has today announced its partnership with Endear, the leading retail and eCommerce CRM software company, to provide an in-store clienteling solution to retailers globally. Endear's all-in-one clienteling tool integrates seamlessly with Teamwork Commerce's full-scale commerce solution to deliver a retail CRM that is fully equipped with the data retailers need to drive more sales.
Clienteling enables retailers to utilize customer information to create personalized experiences with their customer base. A critical part of the sales experience, clienteling focuses entirely on building relationships with customers and increasing lifetime value through personalization, data, and ultimately, loyalty building.
The Teamwork Commerce and Endear joint solution delivers clienteling on a mobile device, equipping retailers with a flexible in-store clienteling solution with powerful omnichannel capabilities. Together, Teamwork Commerce and Endear will empower retailers with a fully omnichannel mobile retail solution with clienteling capabilities. Users will be able to leverage customer data that spans the physical and digital retail presence, including customer order history and purchase behavior.
Leigh Sevin, Co-Founder at Endear said: "We are so thrilled to be partnering with Teamwork to offer a smarter, more personalized solution for retailers to build lucrative relationships with their customers. Clienteling is something that every store should leverage as a strategy for growth and customer retention, and now with our partnership, they can".
Endear is changing the way omnichannel brands around the globe are clienteling with customers. With a fully integrated solution like Endear, brands can access numerous key customer data points to see a holistic view of their customers and connect accordingly. Endear is on a mission to create true cohesion between online shopping and brick-and-mortar — ultimately making a more positive shopping experience for everyone. To learn more, visit us at www.endearhq.com.
Teamwork Commerce is a leading Omnichannel Solution, providing retailers with Point-of Sale, Order Management, Inventory Control, CRM, and Analytics. They also boast an ecosystem of integrations with top solutions making unified commerce a seamless activity. Teamwork works closely with its partners to ensure it utilizes cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of the ever-changing retail landscape. Top retailers in over 20 countries globally use Teamwork Commerce to take the friction out of retail, providing their customers with the best possible experience. To learn more, visit us at www.teamworkcommerce.com.
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Stark County Health Department to spray for mosquitoes
The Repository
The Stark County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes the week of Aug. 15 as follows:
Today (Aug. 15): Hartville
Wednesday (Aug. 17): Navarre and Hills and Dales
Spraying will take place after 8 p.m. In case of rain, high winds or cold temperatures, spraying will be postponed. People who suffer from respiratory ailments may vacate the area. Beekeepers should take the necessary precautions to protect their hives. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/08/15/stark-county-health-department-to-spray-for-mosquitoes/65400646007/ | 2022-08-15T21:06:28Z |
NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P 500 & 100 constituent AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will spin off its interest in WarnerMedia, and immediately following the spin-off, WarnerMedia will merge with S&P 500 constituent Discovery Inc. (NASD:DISCK,DISCA,DISCB). At the time of the transaction, all classes of shares of Discovery common stock will be converted and reclassified into a single share class line of newly named Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.(NASD:WBD), and it will remain in the S&P 500. AT&T will also remain in the S&P 500 and 100 indices after completion of the transaction.
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The new immune networks have implications for developing immunotherapies and understanding autoimmune diseases
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Using new technologies to study thousands of genes simultaneously within immune cells, researchers at Gladstone Institutes, UC San Francisco (UCSF), and Stanford School of Medicine have created the most detailed map yet of how complex networks of genes function together. The new insights into how these genes relate to each other shed light on both the basic drivers of immune cell function and on immune diseases.
"These results help us flesh out a systematic network map that can serve as an instruction manual for how human immune cells function and how we can engineer them for our benefit," says Alex Marson, MD, PhD, director of the Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology and co-senior author of the new study, published in Nature Genetics.
The study, conducted in collaboration with Jonathan Pritchard, PhD, professor of genetics and of biology at Stanford School of Medicine, is also critical to better understand how variations in a person's genes are connected to their risk of autoimmune disease.
Immune Insights from CRISPR
Researchers know that when the immune system's T cells—white blood cells that can fight infections and cancer—become activated, levels of thousands of proteins within the cells change. They also know that many of the proteins are interconnected such that changes in the level of one protein can cause changes in the level of another.
Scientists represent these connections among proteins and genes as networks that look somewhat like a subway map. Mapping these networks is important because they can help explain why mutations in two different immune genes might lead to the same disease, or how a drug might have an impact on many immune proteins at once.
In the past, scientists have mapped out a part of these networks by removing the gene for each protein, one at a time, and studying the impact on other genes and proteins, as well as on immune cells' overall function. But this kind of "downstream" approach only reveals half the picture.
"We really wanted to look at what is controlling key immune genes," says Jacob Freimer, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in both the Marson and Pritchard labs, and first author of the new paper. "This kind of upstream approach hadn't been done before in primary human cells."
This upstream approach would be like mapping out the subway routes by first identifying main hubs and then figuring out the routes to those key stations, rather than by painstakingly reconstructing the whole network from disparate satellite stations.
Freimer and his collaborators turned to the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, which allowed them to disrupt thousands of genes at once. They concentrated on genes that make a type of proteins known as transcription factors. Transcription factors are the switches that turn other genes on or off and can control many genes at once. The scientists then studied the impact of disrupting these transcription factors on three immune genes known to play an important role in T cell function: IL2RA, IL-2, and CTLA4. These three genes were hubs that anchored the upstream mapping efforts.
"This let us go through over a thousand transcription factors and see which ones have an impact on these immune genes," says Freimer.
An Interconnected Network
The researchers suspected that they would find connections between the genes regulating IL2RA, IL-2, and CTLA, but they were surprised by the extent of the connectivity they discovered. Among 117 regulators found to control levels of at least one of the three genes, 39 controlled two of the three, and 10 regulators simultaneously altered levels of all three genes.
To help fill out the immune gene map even more, the team next took a more traditional downstream approach, removing 24 of the pinpointed regulators from T cells to show the full list of genes they regulate—other than IL2RA, IL-2, and CTLA4.
The researchers showed that many of the regulators controlled each other. The transcription factor IRF4, for instance, altered the activity of 9 other regulators and was itself regulated by 15 other regulators; all 24 controlled levels of IL2RA. In other cases, regulators were themselves regulated by IL2RA, in so-called "feedback loops."
As in a dense subway network, each hub was connected to many others, and the connections ran both ways.
"There were cases where a transcription factor was regulating IL2RA, but then IIL2RA itself also controlled that same transcription factor," says Freimer. "It appears that these kinds of feedback loops and regulatory networks are much more interconnected than we previously realized."
Back to Patients
Among the full list of genes controlled by the regulators studied, the research team found a high number of genes already linked to immune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The new map helped reveal how genetic changes associated with these diseases can appear in different genes but—because of regulatory connections between genes—end up having the same net effect on cells. It also points to key groups of genes that might be targeted by drugs to treat immune diseases. The study suggests there's a central network of important genes, and when this network is perturbed, it can increase a person's disease risk.
"When we understand the ways in which these networks and pathways are connected, it starts to help us understand key collections of genes that need to function properly to prevent diseases of the immune system," says Marson.
About the Research Project
The paper "Systematic discovery and perturbation of regulatory genes in human T cells reveals the architecture of immune networks" was published in the journal Nature Genetics on July 11, 2022.
Other authors are Christian Garrido of Gladstone; Oren Shaked and Jessica Cortez of UCSF; and Sahin Naqvi, Nasa Sinnott-Armstrong, Arwa Kathiria, Amy Chen, and William Greenleaf of Stanford School of Medicine.
The work and the authors were supported by National Institutes of Health (R01HG008140, RM1-HG007735, T32AI125222, and 5F32GM135996-500 02); the Burroughs Wellcome Fund; the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub; the Innovative Genomics Institute; the American Endowment Foundation; the Cancer Research Institute; the Jordan Family; Barbara Bakar; the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy; a Helen Hay Whitney Fellowship; a Stanford Graduate Fellowship; and a Stanford Center for Computational, Evolutionary, and Human Genomics Fellowship.
About Gladstone Institutes
To ensure our work does the greatest good, Gladstone Institutes focuses on conditions with profound medical, economic, and social impact—unsolved diseases. Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization that uses visionary science and technology to overcome disease. It has an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is exclusively focused on the health sciences and is dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. UCSF Health, which serves as UCSF's primary academic medical center, includes top-ranked specialty hospitals and other clinical programs, and has affiliations throughout the Bay Area. Learn more at ucsf.edu, or see our Fact Sheet.
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Campaign featuring actress Gillian Anderson highlights the pervasive nature of cyber threats around us and the next-generation of zero trust cybersecurity that can stop them
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to bring everyday cyber risks to the forefront of public awareness, Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, launched today the next chapter of its "We've Got Next" omni-channel campaign. The company's new ad, called "Zero Trust with Zero Exceptions" features American-actress Gillian Anderson and reinforces the Palo Alto Networks continued innovation to bring the next generation of comprehensive Zero Trust security solutions to the enterprise.
Speaking on her involvement in the campaign, Gillian Anderson said, "Palo Alto Networks has a critical mission to make each day safer than the one before. In today's digital world, we all deserve the right to work and live without the fear of cyber threats. I'm thrilled to be working with the company leading the charge for a more secure digital world. "
"We are at a critical juncture in cybersecurity and have an opportunity to build the right security architectures for the future. With the world working from anywhere, using applications that are hosted in multiple clouds or data centers, the cyber attack surface has expanded significantly," said Palo Alto Networks Chairman and CEO Nikesh Arora. "The first generation of zero trust cybersecurity solutions can't keep up and are inconsistent. With this campaign we sought to highlight the urgency around cybersecurity and the importance of building a zero trust future with zero exceptions."
The ad was created with Palo Alto Networks Los-Angeles based agency of record TBWA\Chiat\Day. The agency touts its capabilities to help brands find their soul and place them in culture in unexpected ways. It's that shared vision for disruption that made Palo Alto Networks tap them to help put cybersecurity front and center for everyone.
The campaign debuts this week in conjunction with the RSA Conference, the world's leading information security conference in San Francisco, and will run across digital media over the next year.
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At Palo Alto Networks, we're committed to bringing together the very best people in service of our mission, so we're also proud to be the cybersecurity workplace of choice, recognized among Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021), Comparably Best Companies for Diversity (2021), and HRC Best Places for LGBTQ Equality (2022). For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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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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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is celebrating the passage of a bipartisan blockchain resolution in the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), the largest national organization representing mayors of America's largest cities. Working with several cosponsors, Humanity Forward helped introduce and pass the resolution recognizing the potential of blockchain technology to create unique opportunities for communities across America to grow their economies and create jobs.
As blockchain technology expands and grows, Humanity Forward and the bipartisan group of mayors are calling for "direct and coherent guidelines for the testing, adoption, and use of technologies" that protects consumers and fosters the growing innovation and vast potential of the emerging technology.
"There has never been a more opportune time to embrace technologies that enhance government services and stimulate local economies," said Mayor Hillary Schieve of Reno, Nevada, the first Vice President of the USCM, and a cosponsor of the resolution. "This resolution seeks to lay the groundwork for measures that bring blockchain technology to our cities in a safe, accessible way."
The resolution notes that Blockchain technology has the potential to "provide tools for cities to innovate, to streamline operations, functions, and to better deliver public services and increased access to opportunity for businesses and families." However it also notes that it is "increasingly clear that there needs to be direct and coherent guidelines for the testing, adoption, and use of technologies built on blockchains in a safe, transparent manner that protects consumers and businesses."
"We are only beginning to see the potential for blockchain technologies," said Mayor Steve Williams of Huntington, West Virginia. "Cities across the nation can experience benefits as far ranging as expanded internet access and improved supply chains."
Additional co-sponsors include Mayors Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Regina Romero of Tucson, Arizona, John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, and Sam Liccardo of San Jose, California, the nation's tenth largest city.
"This news is a welcome step forward for communities, towns, and cities across the country," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Humanity Forward's Head of Policy & Government Affairs. "We would like to thank the US Conference of Mayors for prioritizing this emerging opportunity for American families, businesses, and public services."
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Confidence Remains at Lowest Levels Since Onset of the Pandemic
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council declined for the fifth consecutive quarter in Q3 2022. The Measure now stands at 34, down from 42 in Q2. The Measure has fallen deeper into negative territory, to lows not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but consistent with prior contractionary periods. (A reading below 50 points reflects more negative than positive responses.)
The Q3 survey asked CEOs to describe the economic conditions they are preparing to face over the next 12-18 months. An overwhelming majority—81%—said they were preparing for a brief and shallow recession, with limited global spillover, while only 7% said they do not expect a recession. Thus far, however, CEOs do not seem to be experiencing the recessionary conditions that typified recent contractions. In fact, three-quarters of CEOs say demand has risen or held steady over the past three months.
"CEO confidence plunged further in Q3, amid continued high inflation, rapidly tightening monetary policy, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board. Yet, alongside this deepening concern over the direction of the economy, business leaders continue to report conditions and intentions at their own firms that paint a more nuanced picture. In fact, three-quarters of CEOs say demand has risen or held steady over the past 3 months, while a majority said they intend to continue expanding their workforce and increasing wages."
"CEOs are now preparing for the near-inevitability of a US recession by year-end or in 2023," said Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., Vice Chairman of The Business Council and Trustee of The Conference Board. "However, the vast majority expect the downturn to be brief and shallow—compared to just 12% expecting a deep recession, with material global spillover. Inflation remains the top challenge for CEOs, with 60% reporting that their input costs have increased or held steady over the past three months, with little expectation of easing in 2022."
Ferguson continued: "Throughout the survey, we found signs CEOs are preparing for weakening economic conditions ahead. In Q3, 50% of CEOs expect to grow their workforce over the next 12 months, down from 63% in Q2. Likewise, 82% of CEOs expect their capital spending to grow or hold steady over the next year, down from 93% in Q2. Finally, there are signs of some easing in a historically tight labor market: 44% of CEOs reported difficulties in hiring qualified people that cut across the organization (rather than concentrated in a few areas)—down considerably from 61% in Q2."
CEOs' assessment of general economic conditions deteriorated further in Q3:
- Just 6% of CEOs reported economic conditions were better compared to six months ago, down from 14% in Q2 2022.
- 77% said conditions were worse, up from 61%.
CEOs remained pessimistic about conditions in their own industries in Q3:
- 25% of CEOs reported that conditions in their industries were better compared to six months ago, up slightly from 24%.
- Conversely, 48% said conditions in their own industries were worse, up from 37%.
CEOs' expectations about the short-term economic outlook weakened in Q3:
- Just 7% of CEOs said they expected economic conditions to improve over the next six months, down from 19% in Q2.
- 73% expected conditions to worsen, up from 60%.
CEOs' expectations regarding short-term prospects in their own industries declined further in Q3:
- 20% of CEOs expected conditions in their own industry to improve over the next six months, down from 28%.
- 48% expect conditions to worsen, up from 34%.
- Employment: 50% of CEOs expect to expand their workforce over the next 12 months, down from 63% in Q2.
- Hiring Qualified People: 73% of CEOs report some problems attracting qualified workers, down from 80% in Q2. Notably, just 44% report difficulties that cut across the organization, rather than concentrated in a few key areas—down considerably from 61% in Q2.
- Wages: 89% of CEOs expect to increase wages by 3% or more over the next year, down slightly from 91% in Q2.
- Capital Spending: 82% of CEOs expect their capital budgets to increase or remain the same over the next year, versus 93% in Q2.
The overwhelming majority of CEOs are preparing for a US recession over the next 12-18 months. However, expectations are that it will be a brief and shallow recession with limited global spillover. Conversely, less than 10% anticipate the US will not fall into recession.
More than 35% of CEOs said demand for their company's products and/or services increased over the past 3 months, while an equal proportion said demand remained about the same. An additional 19% said demand remained on the decline.
Sixty percent of CEOs said input costs over the past 3 months remained the same or rose with no easing expected by year-end. Thirty-three percent expressed similar sentiment about cost pressures but expected some easing by year-end. Only 8% said costs eased but not significantly enough to pass along savings to customers/consumers.
Source: CEO Confidence Survey Third Quarter 2022 / The Conference Board
The 2022 Q3 CEO Confidence survey was fielded from July 26 through August 8.
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Susan Risbeck Sanor, a Sebring stalwart, plans to retire and sell Leonard Hardware store
SEBRING – President William McKinley was in office when Leonard Hardware opened in 1899.
The landmark is Sebring Village's oldest business still in operation.
For nearly 50 years, the store at 145 N. 15th St. has been in the trusty hands of the Risbeck-Sanor families. Sue Risbeck Sanor, a stalwart, is its current owner.
If the business is to have a future it likely will need new owners.
Sanor, 67, said she is planning to retire and sell the business and building to someone else. She doesn't know exactly when she'll call it quits, but she hopes it's sooner rather than later.
"I'm very proud of the success that my family has been able to achieve for many years, and the relationships we forged with the community and our customers," Sanor said in a post to Facebook.
In an interview, she added: "I decided life is too short to work until you die. I still plan to be very active in the community with different groups. I'm very active in my church and I'll have more time."
Sanor won't retire until she has a buyer
Sanor will remain on the job until the business and building are sold.
The 10,000-square-foot property is currently listed at $175,000 with Cutler Real Estate.
"I'm hoping to retire by the end of the year, but we'll wait and see. I'm going to sell it one way or another," either on the market or by auction, Sanor said.
Longtime employee Shawn Morrow, 56, has been with the store for 41 years. "It's a pretty viable business," he said. "It has been established since they built the town. It's part of the landscape."
'It's been my whole life.'
Leonard Hardware, a family business, has been around for 123 years with different owners.
The last 48 years have been shepherded by Sanor and the Risbeck family.
"It's been my whole life," she said.
John Risbeck Sr. bought the store in 1974 and brought his sons Doug and John Jr. into the business. Sanor, who was married to John Jr., also came to work there. "We were 19," she said.
In addition to hardware, the business also offered heating, plumbing and sheet metal services.
"If you could work for a family-owned business and be considered part of the family, you couldn't ask for better (than them)," said Morrow, who was 16 when he was hired in 1981.
By 2006, Risbeck Sr. and his two sons died and the store was left in Sanor's hands. "I was very blessed to have Shawn (to manage the store)," she said on Facebook. "He knows every single item in the store and metal shop, gives advice on any every repair project ... and so much more."
Sanor later married dairy farmer Rick Sanor and they spent 10 years until his death. She has children and grandchildren.
"I've been thinking about retiring for a couple years after losing Rick," Sanor said.
Community-minded
Sanor said she will miss the customers and the conversations she would have with them.
"People will tell you their life's story at the counter and I love that. I love talking to people. I will miss it a lot," she said.
Sanor said she plans to remain active in the community.
For example, she runs the village's Summer Concert Series and has been involved in Sebring Historical Society for years. She also served nearly six years on Sebring Village Council.
"I might want to take a trip," Sanor said. "But there's always something to do here."
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Individuals can now access curated resources for the most in-demand cloud and IT certifications to deepen their cloud fluency
SILICON SLOPES, Utah, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, today announced that it is offering four months of free access to comprehensive certification prep on Pluralsight Skills and the recently acquired A Cloud Guru platform in an effort to encourage learners to get cloud certified. From today until December 31, 2022, learners that currently do not have a paid subscription can now access video courses, study guides, quizzes, and more, for the most in-demand cloud and IT certifications taught by the world's leading experts in their respective fields free of charge. This offering is open to anyone, including individuals who may not have a background in cloud or IT.
With this offer, Pluralsight aims to address the global cloud skills gap, which continues to expand and affect the entire technology industry. Organizations across the globe are struggling to acquire the right talent that can help support their cloud initiatives. According to Pluralsight's State of Upskilling Report, 40% of technology learners and leaders ranked cloud computing as their top skill concern. As a result, there is high demand and competition for cloud-skilled professionals, with many organizations seeking technologists who can master the basics of cloud computing.
"Certifications can open the door to new career opportunities for technologists while helping to build and prove knowledge in the cloud. But too often, cost is a barrier for getting certified," said Gary Eimerman, General Manager of Pluralsight Skills. "With this free offering, Pluralsight wants to help technology enthusiasts everywhere get certified and improve their cloud skills. Whether you are an existing IT professional looking to deepen your knowledge in the cloud or a non-technical professional looking to transition into a cloud career, by taking advantage of this offering you can ensure your skills are cloud ready, and better position yourself to grow and find success in the most in demand jobs."
Earning a cloud certification can not only deepen an individual's skills, but it can have an impact on their career. According to research from A Cloud Guru, 52% of learners said cloud certifications expanded their career opportunities while 80% of people identified a higher salary as a direct result of cloud certification. With this free offering, Pluralsight is enabling learners to focus on cloud skill development to ready themselves for the next stage of their career. Interested learners can choose from five of the most in-demand cloud and IT certifications:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Google Cloud Digital Leader
- Hashicorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Learners that want to take advantage of this certification program to improve their cloud skills can register for an account here. For more information on how Pluralsight Skills is helping technologists around the globe develop the skills they need, please visit www.pluralsight.com.
Pluralsight is the leading technology workforce development company that helps companies and teams build better products by developing critical skills, improving processes and gaining insights through data, and providing strategic skills consulting. Trusted by forward-thinking companies of every size in every industry, Pluralsight helps individuals and businesses transform with technology. Pluralsight Skills helps enterprises build technology skills at scale with expert-authored courses on today's most important technologies, including cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, and security, among others. Skills also includes tools to align skill development with business objectives, virtual instructor-led training, hands-on labs, skill assessments and one-of-a-kind analytics. Flow complements Skills by providing engineering teams with actionable data and visibility into workflow patterns to accelerate the delivery of products and services. For more information about Pluralsight, visit pluralsight.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of Republican resistance are mounting over a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, a reemergence of the Trump-led isolationist wing of the GOP that’s coming at a crucial moment as the war against the Russian invasiondeepens.
The Senate voted late Monday to advance the Ukraine aid bill 81-11, pushing it toward President Joe Biden’s desk by week’s end to become law. But more vocal objections from Republicans in Congress are sending warning signs after what has been rare and united support for Ukraineas it desperately battles hostile Russia. All 11 no votes came from Republican senators.
It comes as Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of GOP senators to visitthe region over the weekend in a show of support, vowing to push past detractors, finish up the aid package and vote this summer on expanding NATO to welcome Sweden and Finland. The leader finds himself holding down the GOP’s more traditional foreign policy approach, in direct confrontation with the GOP’s “America First” flank, including Donald Trump, the former president.
“There’s always been isolationist voices in the Republican Party,” McConnell told reporters on a conference call over the weekend from Stockholm. “It won’t create a problem, we’ll get the job done.”
The shift in Congress opens a new political phase in Ukraine’s fight for its survival against the Russian invasion, offering a wake-up call for the Biden administration about its strategy as it resists direct U.S. military troop involvement and depends on votes in the House and Senate to fund the military and humanitarian relief effort.
While a strong bipartisan majority is poised to approve the latest round of Ukraine aid, bringing the U.S. total to $53 billion since the start of Russia’s invasion, it’s clear that Republicans, and some Democrats, are wary of a prolonged intervention and demanding a more fulsome accounting of the U.S. role overseas. While the House overwhelmingly approved the $40 billion packagelast week, 57 Republicans voted against it.
The most vocal lawmakers are insisting Congress will not become a blank check for overseas action amid domestic needs as they move away from the U.S.’s longstanding role of championing democracy abroad.
“We have got to take care of things here at home first,” said Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, the former Trump administration’s ambassador to Japan, on Fox’s “Sunday Morning Futures.”
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri tweeted of his no vote: “That’s not isolationism. That’s nationalism.”
It’s stronger pushback than just a few months ago, at the start of war in February, when Congress made a rare show of bipartisan unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion and rushed to Ukraine’s aid.
And it comes as the midterm election season is underway in the U.S., with Trump’s influence looming large, particularly with Republican lawmakers desperate for his campaign endorsements and support and afraid to go against him.
“We have a moral obligation to pass this aid as soon as we can,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Monday ahead of the procedural vote.
Trump weighed in, breaking the civic norm in the U.S. that former presidents traditionally step aside to allow one president at a time to lead, particularly on foreign policy.
The former president, whose “America First” strategy sought to pull back from U.S. commitments around the world and criticized the NATO military alliance confronting Russia, complained that Democrats are “sending another $40 billion to Ukraine, yet America’s parents are struggling to even feed their children.”
Trump had been impeached by the House in 2019after he withheld military aid to Ukraine and pressured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a favor digging up dirt on Biden ahead of the U.S. presidential election, though he was later acquitted by the Senate.
On the campaign trail in Ohio, the U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Tim Ryan and Trump-backed Republican JD Vance, have been brawling over the Ukraine assistance.
Vance, who quipped some months ago that he doesn’t really care what happens in Ukraine, tweeted last week that Ryan “is pushing billions in foreign aid while the communities he serves in Congress have been decimated.”
Ryan’s team released an ad suggesting Vance as a venture capitalist had profited off a social media platform that is used to spread Russian propaganda.
The Senate was set to begin voting Monday evening on the $40 billion package, pushing past a Republican filibuster to advance the bill toward approval by Thursday.
The first round of Ukraine aid, $13.9 billion, was swiftly approved by Congress in March as part of a broader bill to fund the government. It came just before Zelenskyy delivered an address at a joint meeting of Congress to several standing ovations.
“Tonight, we are all Ukrainians,” said Democratic Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts during the floor debate on the bill’s passage.
But as months drag on, the lawmakers, particularly Republicans, are more assertive in their resistance, posing questions for the U.S. strategy ahead.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky single-handedly blocked a vote on the latest package last week as he demanded an inspector general’s report on how the money is being spent.
The libertarian-leaning Paul routinely blocks spending bills with a filibuster, but he is also a non-interventionist when it comes to foreign policy who had great sway during the Trump era, encouraging the then-president’s instincts against engaging in overseas actions.
“While I sympathize with the people of Ukraine, and commend their fight against Putin, we cannot continue to spend money we don’t have,” Paul said in a series of tweets about his blockade.
“It’s frankly a slap in the face to millions of taxpayers who are struggling to buy gas, groceries, and find baby formula.”
Outside groups influential with Republicans, including Heritage Action, have raised questions about the Ukraine spending. Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on his show last week he was calling every senators’ office to see where they stood on the issue, putting pressure on the lawmakers.
McConnell a longtime advocate of the U.S. commitment to the NATO western military alliance and its broader role overseas, was the highest-ranking Republican to meet with Zelenskyy over the weekend in Kyiv.
McConnell said the Ukrainian president and people have been an inspiration as they fight the Russian invasion, and vowed the U.S.’s continued support and swift approval of Sweden and Finland’s requests to join NATO before August. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/with-echoes-of-trump-gop-splinters-over-40b-for-ukraine/ | 2022-05-17T14:31:38Z |
OCALA, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly $30.4 million (gross auction proceeds) worth of assets were sold in auctions held from June 27th through July 3rd on HiBid.com. For the week, HiBid.com averaged 1.22 million bids on the site per day, with 504,168 lots sold. In this week's auctions, there are hundreds of classic, antique, and late-model cars, trucks, and other vehicles for sale. This diverse range of assets includes a 1941 Willys Coupe, a 1975 Volkswagen bus, and a 2015 Maserati Ghibli.
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CDC investigating more than 100 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children, including 5 deaths
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday it’s investigating 109 cases of severe and unexplained hepatitis in children in 25 states and territories that may be linked to a worldwide outbreak.
Among them, 14% needed transplants and five children have died.
Nearly all the children — more than 90% — needed to be hospitalized.
Dr. Jay Butler, the CDC’s deputy director of infectious diseases stressed that the investigation — a partnership between the CDC and state health departments — is an evolving situation. Not all the hepatitis cases they are studying now may ultimately be caused by the same thing.
“We are casting a wide net to help broaden our understanding,” Butler said.
Hepatitis, or swelling of the liver, can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, drugs and toxins. A family of viruses well known for attacking the liver causes hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
It’s not yet clear what’s driving these cases in young children. Butler said some of the common causes of viral hepatitis have been considered, but were not found in any of the cases. Adenovirus has been detected in more than 50% of cases, although its role isn’t clear.
Early hepatitis reports
On April 21, the CDC alerted doctors to a cluster of unusual cases of hepatitis in nine children in Alabama.
The agency asked doctors and public health officials to notify the agency if they had similar cases of children under the age of 10 with elevated liver enzymes and no apparent explanation for their hepatitis dating back to October 2021.
Since then, state health departments have been working with pediatric specialists in their states to identify possible cases. The numbers shared at Friday’s news briefing are the first national look at cases in the United States.
States and territories where cases are under investigation are: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
The CDC’s alert followed earlier reports from the UK and Europe of dozens of children from the England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland coming to hospitals with unexplained hepatitis.
As of May 1, there are 228 probable cases linked to the outbreak in 20 countries, with more than 50 cases under investigation, Dr. Philippa Easterbrook, a senior scientist in the World Health Organization’s Global Hepatitis Program, said in a briefing on Wednesday. Among these cases, one child has died and around 18 have needed liver transplants, Easterbrook said.
Most of the children were healthy when they developed symptoms that included fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain, dark urine, light colored stools and yellowing of their skin and eyes — a sign caused jaundice.
Unusually severe liver inflammation
Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Heli Bhatt from the University of Minnesota Medical Center has treated two children who are part of the CDC’s investigation. One, a 2-year-old from South Dakota, had a liver transplant Friday morning.
Bhatt says liver failure in kids is “super rare.” And even before scientists started tracking this outbreak, half of cases were never explained.
Doctors who have treated these children say their cases stood out.
“Even during the first case, I thought it was weird,” says Dr. Markus Buchfellner, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where they first started seeing cases in October.
“And then when the second one came in that’s when I said okay, we need to talk to someone about this.” He reached out to senior physicians in his department who contacted the state health department and the CDC.
Buchfellner says the cases stood out because their liver inflammation was so severe.
Sometimes, common viruses like Epstein-Barr or even SARS-CoV2 will raise a child’s liver enzymes a little, indicating what Buchfellner calls “small bits of hepatitis,” but the kids typically recover as their bodies fight off the infection.
“But it’s very odd to see a child who’s healthy come in with the amount of liver injury that these kids had,” he said.
Initially, UAB saw nine kids with unexplained hepatitis, and all nine tested positive for adenovirus in their blood.
Since those cases were first reported, two more children in Alabama have been identified, and their cases are under investigation, bringing the state’s total to 11 cases under investigation, said Dr. Wes Stubblefield, medical officer for Alabama’s Northern and Northeastern Districts in an interview with CNN.
There are about 100 different kinds of adenoviruses. About 50 of them are known to infect humans, so they needed a closer look at the virus to try to figure out if all the children had the same one.
When researchers tried to read the genes of the adenovirus in infected kids, only five had enough genetic material to get a full sequence. In all five, the virus was a particular kind of adenovirus called adenovirus 41, which typically causes diarrhea and vomiting in kids, sometimes with congestion or a cough, but has never before been associated with liver failure.
Clues from the UK
In addition to the CDC briefing, researchers with the UK Health Security Agency on Friday posted a new technical briefing with an update on its hepatitis investigation. Out of 163 cases, 126 patients have been tested for adenovirus, and 91, or 72% were positive for that pathogen.
Investigators have tried to sequence the entire genome of an adenovirus from one of the patients, but have not yet been able to get a sample with enough of the virus to do that. Out of 18 cases where they were able to partially sequence the genome of the virus, all 18 have been adenovirus 41F, the same one found in the US cases.
Many have wondered whether the cases may somehow be related to SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
UK investigators say they’re still looking at that possibility, but only 24 out of 132 patients tested — 18% — had SARS-CoV2 detected.
The report says they are not ruling out that some role for a Covid-19 infection in these cases. Perhaps a prior Covid-19 infection somehow primed the immune system to make these children unusually susceptible, or maybe a co-infection of the two viruses together overwhelms the liver. Researchers also want to know if maybe the hepatitis is part of some kind syndrome that strikes kids after a SARS-CoV2 infection, as the rare complication multisystem inflammtory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, does.
Another working theory from UK investigators is that maybe there’s some kind of outsized or irregular immune response in these children, perhaps because they were sheltered more than usual during the pandemic.
Yet another theory is that the adenovirus may have always caused liver failure in a tiny percentage of children who were infected, and these rare cases are only coming to light because it is causing an exceptionally large wave of infections.
And investigators in the UK say they are still testing for drugs, toxins, or perhaps an environmental exposure, even though some kind of infection is probably more likely to be the cause.
Sorting out the role of adenovirus 41
Another thing that’s puzzled doctors, Buchfellner says, is that they found adenovirus in blood samples, but not in samples of liver tissue taken during biopsies of the patients in Alabama.
“All nine of them have liver biopsies that were showing lots of inflammation. And hepatitis. But we did not find the virus in the liver. We only found the virus in the blood,” he said.
Bhatt’s case, a child from South Dakota, was also positive for adenovirus in her blood, but not in her liver.
If this adenovirus 41 is somehow responsible in these cases — and that’s still a big if — Buchfellner says he doesn’t know why it would only show up in the blood, but not in heavily damaged liver tissue, but he has some theories.
“Maybe the liver is clearing the virus before it’s been cleared in the blood,” he said. “And so by the time that the damage has been done to the liver, and we do the biopsy, the immune system has already cleared the virus from the liver. And what’s leftover is just inflammation.”
His second theory, he says is that maybe it’s not the virus itself that’s responsible for the liver damage, but perhaps the immune system overreacts when trying to fight off the virus and ends up damaging the liver.
Adenovirus infections are common, so maybe finding the virus in some of these patients is just a coincidence. “We are not 100% sure that this is just that adenovirus. There’s still a lot to be known,” Bhatt says.
Active investigation
In an April 29 statement on the cases, the CDC wrote “we believe adenovirus may be the cause for these reported cases, but other potential environmental and situational factors are still being investigated.”
“We are still telling our at least our families here in Alabama and I would encourage other families the same way not to be too concerned about this just yet.” Buchfellner said. “I mean, at the end of the day, this is still a pretty rare phenomenon,” he said.
Buchfellner says adnoviruses are commonly passed around daycares and schools. They typically cause nothing worse than something that feels like stomach flu for a few days.
“it’s been around for a long time and it’s gonna continue to go around. And in total, we only have around 200 cases that have been reported across the globe. So this isn’t a Covid pandemic-like situation where everybody needs to be really concerned about this,” he said.
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MSD Partners to Make Strategic Investments in Both Safehold and Caret
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) and iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) jointly announced today that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement for a tax-free, strategic combination that will accelerate Safehold's market leadership in the ground lease industry and make Safehold the only internally-managed, pure-play ground lease company in the public markets.
Transaction Overview
- Internalization of manager: Under the terms of the transaction Safehold will internalize iStar's management team / intellectual property, replacing Safehold's external management structure. As part of the combination, Safehold will effectively assume iStar's $100 million in L+150 trust preferred securities due 2035 and Safehold will effectively issue 1.2 million new SAFE shares to iStar. The combined company ("New Safehold") will not be taking on other indebtedness or preferred equity from iStar.
- Ownership of New Safehold: Ownership of New Safehold will remain largely proportionate to the ownership of Safehold immediately prior to consummating this transaction and New Safehold will continue to operate under the name Safehold Inc. Safehold shareholders (other than iStar) are expected to own approximately 34% of New Safehold. iStar shareholders are expected to own approximately 37% of New Safehold directly and 14% indirectly as a result of the spin-off transaction discussed below. In conjunction with the transaction, iStar has agreed to sell SAFE shares representing 9% of SAFE shares outstanding to MSD Partners, L.P. and, separately, to settle its long-term management incentive plan obligations using its SAFE shares representing 6% of SAFE shares outstanding.
- Spin-off transaction: Prior to the merger, iStar will spin off to iStar shareholders a new publicly traded entity ("SpinCo") that will own all of its remaining non-ground lease assets and $400 million of its SAFE shares, enabling iStar shareholders to participate in the orderly monetization of these assets over time. SpinCo will be managed by New Safehold in exchange for a management fee.
Strategic Benefits for Go-Forward Ground Lease Business
The transaction will enhance Safehold's ability to grow the modern ground lease industry and unlock significant value creation for all stakeholders.
Specifically, Safehold will be strengthened by:
- Better Structure: Enables Safehold to internalize with the same management team who built the modern ground lease industry over the past five years. It also enhances governance, widely distributes voting power, and expands the number of independent directors on the Board.
- Better Cost & Economics: Reduces Safehold go-forward operating costs by an estimated $25 million annually by 2026 versus projected increasing management fees and reimbursable costs in an externally managed structure. It also enables Safehold to acquire iStar's interest in the Ground Lease Plus and Leasehold Loan funds and provides for transitional management fee revenue from SpinCo.
- Better Debt & Equity Profile: Expands SAFE's universe of potential equity investors, given its new internalized management structure and enhanced free float and liquidity profile. It further enhances credit ratings momentum by directly addressing key rating agency concerns related to governance.
"This transaction is an important step forward in our strategy to significantly expand the use of modern ground leases in commercial real estate and further extend Safehold's position as the pre-eminent ground lease company," said Jay Sugarman, Chairman and CEO of iStar and Safehold. "By unifying all parts of our ground lease business, we will create an even stronger company, providing building owners and developers with additional modern ground lease options to meet their capital needs, generating sizable cost savings over time, expanding our shareholder base to a much wider audience, and enabling shareholders of both Safehold and iStar to participate in the future growth of the modern ground lease sector they have created."
"Since IPO, we have grown Safehold almost twenty-fold in size and now have the opportunity to make the company even stronger and expand our reach with customers, investors and credit providers," said Stefan Selig, member of Safehold's Special Committee.
"iStar has been instrumental in supporting the growth of Safehold and the modern ground lease business since Safehold's IPO and we believe this strategic transaction is the best way for iStar shareholders to capture the growing value of the business as it scales in the future," stated Barry Ridings, member of iStar's Special Committee. "iStar shareholders will continue to be the beneficiaries of Safehold's future success."
Strategic Investment
Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, MSD Partners will make strategic investments in both Safehold and Caret, establishing it as one of the largest shareholders of Safehold and the largest third-party investor in Caret:
- iStar will sell 5.4 million shares of its SAFE holdings to MSD Partners for $200 million, representing a price of $37 per share, and will use the proceeds to repay debt.
- Safehold will sell 100,000 units of Caret to MSD Partners for $20 million, or $200 per unit, implying a total Caret valuation of $2 billion. The Caret units have no redemption options.
"We are delighted to support Safehold in executing this strategic transaction and are very pleased to become major shareholders of Safehold and Caret," said Coburn Packard, Partner at MSD Partners. "This investment is perfectly aligned with MSD's strategy of backing innovative, founder-led businesses in building long-term value. We have deep respect for what the Safehold management team has built and are excited about the potential to continue growing the platform and unlocking its full value."
"Adding MSD Partners, a large, sophisticated and well-respected investor, in both Safehold and Caret further demonstrates the attractiveness of Safehold's business and the unique value proposition of Safehold and Caret to Safehold shareholders," added Marcos Alvarado, President and CIO of iStar and Safehold.
SpinCo
iStar will contribute its remaining non-ground lease related legacy assets, the largest of which are Asbury Park and Magnolia Green, and approximately $400 million of its SAFE stock to SpinCo. By retaining certain assets and pursuing their orderly monetization, SpinCo will enable iStar shareholders to capture their potential upside value.
Additionally, SpinCo will be seeded with $50 million of cash and capitalized with a $100 million 8.0%, four-year term loan from New Safehold and up to $140 million of bank debt from Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. which will be secured by $400 million shares of SAFE. iStar will distribute the equity interests in SpinCo to iStar shareholders on a one-for-one basis.
New Safehold will enter into a management agreement with SpinCo, under which it will continue to operate and pursue the orderly monetization of SpinCo's assets. SpinCo will pay to New Safehold an annual management fee of $25 million in year one, $15 million in year two, $10 million in year three and $5 million in year four. This agreement will provide New Safehold time to transition its overhead and infrastructure costs.
Additional Information Related to the Transaction
Prior to the closing of the transaction, iStar will undergo a reverse stock split to reduce the number of iStar shares outstanding to be equal to the number of SAFE shares owned by iStar immediately prior to the merger. At closing, the shares of SAFE owned by iStar will be retired and each share of SAFE not owned by iStar will be exchanged for one share of common stock of New Safehold.
In connection with the transaction, iStar intends to retire its senior unsecured notes and cash out its preferred equity in the combination transaction using cash on hand and proceeds from asset sales and loan repayments. iStar will settle iPIP, its long-term incentive plan, using a portion of its shares of SAFE. In addition, Safehold will acquire iStar's interest in the Ground Lease Plus and Leasehold Loan funds in cash for $79 million plus any future fundings prior to closing.
Based on recent stock prices, book values and estimates on the pace of asset monetizations, each share of STAR would receive a combined implied value of approximately $18.39, comprised of interests in SpinCo with a book value of $6.48 per share and an estimated 0.27 shares of SAFE, which had a closing price of $43.45 on August 10, 2022.
The transaction is expected to close in late Q4 2022 or in Q1 2023, subject to satisfaction of closing conditions, including the approval of both iStar and Safehold shareholders and completion of the spin-off.
The transaction was unanimously approved by the independent directors of iStar and Safehold based on the unanimous recommendations of special committees of the respective boards comprised solely of independent directors.
Advisors
Lazard is serving as lead financial advisor and Clifford Chance US LLP is serving as legal advisor to iStar Inc. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is also serving as a financial advisor to iStar Inc.
J.P. Morgan is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to the Safehold special committee.
Presentation and Conference Calls
Each company has published a presentation that provides additional details of the transaction on the Investor sections of their respective websites, www.safeholdinc.com and www.istar.com.
The Companies will each host separate conference calls this morning, August 11, 2022, to discuss the transaction.
Safehold will host its call beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET. This conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties in the Investor section of its website, or by dialing (844) 867-6163 with the access code of 1619818. The replay will be archived on the website or can be accessed by dialing (866) 207-1041 with the access code of 3609137.
iStar will host its call beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. This conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties in the Investor section of its website, or by dialing (844) 867-6163 with the access code of 4335538. The replay will be archived on the website or can be accessed by dialing (866) 207-1041 with the access code of 7964771.
About Safehold
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student housing, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar Inc., seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.
About iStar
iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) is focused on reinventing the ground lease sector, unlocking value for real estate owners throughout the country by providing modern, more efficient ground leases on institutional quality properties. As the founder, investment manager and largest shareholder of Safehold Inc., the creator of the modern ground lease industry, iStar is using its national investment platform and its historic strengths in finance and net lease to expand the use of modern ground leases within the $7 trillion institutional commercial real estate market. Recognized as a consistent innovator in the real estate markets, iStar specializes in identifying and scaling newly discovered opportunities and has completed more than $40 billion of transactions over the past two decades. Additional information on iStar is available on its website at www.istar.com.
About MSD Partners
MSD Partners, L.P. is a leading investment firm focused on maximizing long-term capital appreciation across its core areas of investing expertise – Credit, Growth, Private Capital and Real Estate. The Firm deploys capital on behalf of Dell Technologies founder and CEO Michael Dell and his family, as well as other like-minded, long-term-oriented investors. In its real estate investments, MSD Partners maintains a fundamental, value-oriented approach, seeking high-quality assets and businesses with significant barriers to entry and strong long-term growth characteristics. The Firm operates from offices in New York, Santa Monica and West Palm Beach. For further information about MSD Partners, please see www.msdpartners.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this document may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like "future," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "believe," "expect," "project," "forecast," "could," "would," "should," "will," "may," and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of (1) the ability to consummate the announced transactions on the expected terms and within the anticipated time periods, or at all, which is dependent on the parties' ability to satisfy certain closing conditions, including the approval of SAFE's and STAR's stockholders, completion of the Spin-Off, sales of assets and other factors; (2) any delay or inability of New Safehold and/or SpinCo to realize the expected benefits of the transactions; (3) changes in tax laws, regulations, rates, policies or interpretations; (4) the value of New Safehold shares to be issued in the transaction; (5) the value of SpinCo's shares and liquidity in SpinCo's shares; (6) the risk of unexpected significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities; (7) potential litigation relating to the proposed transactions; (8) the impact of actions taken by significant stockholders; (9) the potential disruption to STAR's or SAFE's respective businesses of diverted management attention, and the unanticipated loss of key members of senior management or other employees, in each case as a result of the announced transactions; and (10) general economic and business conditions that could affect New Safehold and SpinCo following the transactions. Risks that could cause actual risks to differ from those anticipated as of the date hereof include those discussed herein, those set forth in the securities filings of STAR, including its most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, and those set forth in the securities filings of SAFE, including its most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Each of STAR and SAFE also cautions the reader that undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Neither STAR nor SAFE undertakes any duty or responsibility to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect actual outcomes.
Additional Information and Where You Can Find It
In connection with the proposed transactions, STAR will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that will include a joint proxy statement of STAR and SAFE and that also will constitute a prospectus for the shares of STAR Common Stock being issued to SAFE's stockholders in the proposed Merger. In addition, SpinCo will file with the SEC a Form 10 registration statement that will register its common shares. STAR, SAFE and SpinCo also may file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transactions. This document is not a substitute for the joint proxy statement/prospectus or Form 10 registration statement or any other document which STAR, SAFE and SpinCo may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF STAR AND SAFE, AS APPLICABLE, ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, THE FORM 10 REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the Form 10 registration statement (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by STAR, SAFE and SpinCo through the web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by contacting the investor relations departments of STAR or SAFE at the following:
This document is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This document is not a substitute for the prospectus or any other document that STAR, SAFE or SpinCo may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transactions. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Participants in the Solicitation
STAR, SAFE and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transactions. Information regarding STAR's directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in STAR's definitive proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting, which is on file with the SEC. Information regarding SAFE's directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is contained in SAFE's definitive proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting, which is filed with the SEC. A more complete description will be included in the registration statement on Form S-4, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the Form 10 registration statement.
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6 takeaways from primaries in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and more
By Eric Bradner, Dan Merica and Gregory Krieg, CNN
Pennsylvania Republicans chose an election denier Tuesday as their candidate for governor in this year’s midterm elections — but appear to have rejected a far-right Senate contender.
As of early Wednesday, Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and retired hedge fund executive David McCormick are locked in a neck-and-neck battle in the Republican Senate primary that could take days to sort out. Conservative Kathy Barnette, who many Republican officials worried would surge past Oz and McCormick despite concerns about her electability, was in third place.
The winner of that race will face Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who cruised in the Democratic primary despite being hospitalized after suffering a stroke days earlier, in a race that both parties see as crucial in the battle for control of the Senate.
Pennsylvania was one of five states to hold primaries on Tuesday. In North Carolina, Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn was narrowly defeated amid a cloud of scandal. In Idaho, Gov. Brad Little fended off a challenge from his No. 2. And in Oregon, a moderate Democrat trailed in a congressional primary.
Here are six takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries:
Tight Senate primary in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania continued counting ballots in its Republican Senate primary Wednesday morning. The final outcome could be delayed in part by a printing error in Lancaster County that officials there said left about 22,000 ballots unable to be read by scanners.
The first person Oz thanked during a speech at his election night party outside of his own family was Trump, whose endorsement catapulted him in a wide-open race.
But while Trump personally helped Oz, Trumpism — the evolution of the forces the former President unleashed within the GOP — could have hurt him. Conservative Kathy Barnette ran as a Trump heir, seizing on grassroots Republican antipathy towards Oz. And though Barnette is third in the race as the last ballots are counted, she appears to have sapped the celebrity doctor of needed votes.
It’s a dynamic unique to Republican primaries: Trump is such an all-consuming force in the GOP that when the Trump-endorsed candidate and those looking to take Trumpism even further aren’t the same person, it gives space to a less Trump-inspired candidate like McCormick.
And it’s a significant reason that the race remains too close to call.
An election denier could have power over Pennsylvania’s 2024 election
In state Sen. Doug Mastriano, Pennsylvania Republicans have nominated for governor a leading voice advancing Trump’s lies about election fraud — raising the possibility that someone who already attempted to overturn voters’ will in 2020 would have power over the election machinery of one of the nation’s most important presidential battleground states in 2024.
The Trump-endorsed Mastriano will face Democratic state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who has consistently defended Pennsylvania’s election process and 2020 results, in the race to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
The winner could play an important role in the 2024 election: In Pennsylvania, the governor appoints the secretary of state — the person in charge of running Pennsylvania’s elections and signing off on its electors.
Mastriano was in Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally ahead of the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. He attempted to conduct an Arizona-style partisan review of the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania, and made debunked conspiracy theories about the election a centerpiece of his campaign.
National Republicans kept Mastriano at arm’s length on Tuesday night. But Trump remains the gravitational force within the GOP, and Mastriano’s primary win shows that those willing to do his bidding could have much more power to thwart voters’ will in 2024 than they did in 2020.
The burned bridges of Madison Cawthorn
Despite a late assist from Trump, Rep. Madison Cawthorn could not survive his series of scandals — or the GOP’s efforts to turn him into an example for other far-right figures. He was ousted from his western North Carolina congressional seat by state Sen. Chuck Edwards.
The tactics behind the scorched-earth approach of Cawthorn’s intra-party critics were key to his defeat. Sen. Thom Tillis and other top North Carolina Republicans didn’t just vocally denounce Cawthorn — they identified and rallied around a single opponent in the eight-candidate field. Though the anti-Cawthorn vote was fractured among several contenders, the efforts to elevate Edwards as the main alternative paid off.
Cawthorn’s loss was also a loss for Trump, who had taken to his own social media network, Truth Social, to advocate for the 26-year-old congressman Sunday night. Trump wrote: “Recently, he made some foolish mistakes, which I don’t believe he’ll make again…let’s give Madison a second chance!”
The evolution of Democratic ‘electability’
What it means to be a top Democratic recruit is changing.
On Tuesday night, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a 6-foot, 8-inch, bald, tattooed former mayor known for wearing shorts and hoodies, ran away with the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary. In North Carolina, former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley largely cleared the primary field and coasted to a nomination that could make her the state’s first Black senator.
Their wins are part of a change within the Democratic Party, where what constituted a good recruit in cycles past meant someone who looked a lot more like the people Fetterman and Beasley beat.
In Pennsylvania, Fetterman — whom Democratic voters viewed as authentic and as a fighter — trounced Rep. Conor Lamb, a polished Marine veteran who has beaten Republicans in tough races and has a warm relationship with President Joe Biden.
And in North Carolina, Beasley was so widely seen as the leading candidate that another rising Democratic star who would have been a top recruit in years past, state senator and Army National Guardsman Jeff Jackson, ended his campaign months before the primary — getting behind Beasley while running for a House seat instead.
Whether what appeals to Democratic primary voters will translate to electability in November in the two races for open seats vacated by retiring Republicans could play a key role in determining which party controls the Senate next year.
Far-right Idaho gubernatorial candidate falls flat
Idaho Gov. Brad Little easily fended off an effort to unseat him by his own lieutenant governor, Janice McGeachin.
McGeachin — who was elected lieutenant governor separately from Little; in Idaho the two jobs are chosen in their own contests rather than as a single ticket — was part of a series of far-right candidates who had sought to take control of the state government. She was endorsed by Trump, even though Little had also backed Trump’s election lies and signed on to the Texas legal effort to overturn some states’ results in 2020.
McGeachin had made headlines by using her status as acting governor when Little briefly traveled out-of-state to implement coronavirus-related executive orders barring mask and vaccine mandates. Little immediately rescinded those orders upon his return.
Outside groups get modest return on big Democratic House primary bet
Outside groups showered moderate Democratic candidates in spending ahead of races in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon in a bid to overrun progressive outsiders and blunt the left’s recent momentum in House primaries.
But with almost all the votes in, the returns on those investments appear to be mixed. A pair of targeted progressive candidates in North Carolina lost badly, while Summer Lee, a state representative from Pennsylvania vying to become the first Black woman elected to Congress from the commonwealth, was in a tight race with her moderate rival in Pittsburgh’s 12th District.
Lee faced more than $3 million in spending from the United Democracy Project, a super PAC aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and Democratic Majority for Israel. She received considerable support from Justice Democrats and the Working Families Party, but those groups were still heavily outspent.
In Oregon, incumbent Rep. Kurt Schrader, who had Biden’s endorsement along with a pair of big spending groups — Center Forward, a pharmaceutical-backed PAC, and Mainstream Democrats, funded by LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman — bolstering his campaign, trailed challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner, his progressive challenger, as votes trickled in from the newly drawn 5th District’s largest county.
The implications of Tuesday’s results will also weigh on next week’s blockbuster runoff in Texas, where Jessica Cisneros is trying to unseat moderate incumbent Rep. Henry Cuellar, another big-time beneficiary of outside money organizations.
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Polio detected in NYC’s sewage, suggesting virus circulating
NEW YORK (AP) — The polio virus has been found in New York City’s wastewater in another sign that the disease, which hadn’t been seen in the U.S. in a decade, is quietly spreading among unvaccinated people, health officials said Friday.
The presence of the poliovirus in the city’s wastewater suggests likely local circulation of the virus, the city and New York state health departments said.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said the detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in New York City is alarming but not surprising.
“The risk to New Yorkers is real but the defense is so simple — get vaccinated against polio,” New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan said in a statement. “With polio circulating in our communities there is simply nothing more essential than vaccinating our children to protect them from this virus, and if you’re an unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated adult, please choose now to get the vaccine. Polio is entirely preventable and its reappearance should be a call to action for all of us.”
New York City is being forced to confront polio as city health officials are struggling to vaccinate vulnerable populations against monkeypox and adjusting to changing COVID-19 guidelines.
“We are dealing with a trifecta,” Mayor Eric Adams said Friday on CNN. “COVID is still very much here. Polio, we have identified polio in our sewage, and we’re still dealing with the monkeypox crisis. But the team is there. And we’re coordinating and we’re addressing the threats as they come before us, and we’re prepared to deal with them with the assistance of Washington, D.C.”
The announcement about the discovery of the polio virus in New York City comes shortly after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in London but found no cases in people. Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday.
In New York, one person suffered paralysis weeks ago because of a polio infection in Rockland County, north of the city. Wastewater samples collected in June in both Rockland and adjacent Orange County were found to contain the virus.
Most people infected with polio have no symptoms but can still give the virus to others for days or weeks. Vaccination offers strong protection and authorities urged people who haven’t gotten the shots to seek one immediately.
Based on past outbreaks, it is possible that hundreds of people in the state have gotten polio and don’t know it, officials said.
Polio was once one of the nation’s most feared diseases, with annual outbreaks causing thousands of cases of paralysis. The disease mostly affects children.
Vaccines became available starting in 1955, and a national vaccination campaign cut the annual number of U.S. cases to less than 100 in the 1960s and fewer than 10 in the 1970s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A small percentage of people who polio suffer paralysis. The disease is fatal for between 5-10% of those paralyzed.
All schoolchildren in New York are required to have a polio vaccine, but Rockland and Orange counties are both known as centers of vaccine resistance.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A video that shows an employee of an Abilene fast food restaurant throwing an cup into a customer’s vehicle during a dispute in the drive thru has gone viral, garnering the attention of thousands on social media.
Customer Brittany Stevens starts recording as Long John Silvers employee Ethan Donald recaps her order and asks if she wants any extras or condiments – a normal encounter that escalates when Stevens asks him about a verbal altercation that took place before the recording began.
“Do y’all always tell your customers to shut up on the intercom?” Stevens asks.
“Yes we do,” is Donald’s reply.
They then go back and forth verbally, and when Stevens asks Donald why he says things like that to customers, he replies that the restaurant is understaffed, and he hasn’t had a day off in two weeks.
Donald is then heard telling Stevens that if she has an issue, she can go inside if she needs further assistance.
During the altercation, Stevens asks to speak to the manager, and when she asks for Donald’s name, he gives her a fictitious reply.
Before the video cuts off, Donald is heard asking Stevens once again if she wants any extras or condiments, and she gives her answer before asking again about why he told her to shut up.
Donald then replies, “you’re gonna have to come to me if you’re gonna come through this drive thru.”
When Stevens pulls forward, she informs Donald that she was recording him and had been the entire time, to which he responds, “okay.”
As Stevens says “it’s gonna bite you – yeah,” Donald throws a cup of ice from the drive-thru window into her vehicle.
The video ends as Donald closes the drive-thru window and Stevens exclaims and explains she had just been hit with “a whole glass of something.”
Following this altercation, Stevens posted the video to social media, where it quickly got thousands of interactions and shares, because she says she is worried about other customers in the future.
This prompted Ethan’s mother Misty Donald to issue the following statement in response:
“I would like to get a message to Long John Silver coworkers of Ethan’s and Managers. (Also ALL his past employers as well): Thank you for the opportunity you gave my son to try and work. I’m extremely greatful (sp) for each of you. Long John Silvers is a long time fast food restaurant here in Abilene and like SO many struggling to find employees and not over work their current ones. People are struggling with their own issues…mentally, physically, financially, and most importantly emotionally!!! I would like to plea to people to please BE KIND to that person on that headset and at that window. We pay it forward to the car behinds us, and curse and make fun of the people in the building just trying to make it on $10 an hour.”
Long John Silvers has also responded to the video, saying “Long John Silver’s has an unwavering commitment to providing a positive experience for all customers. We sincerely apologize for this incident, as it does not reflect our standard of customer service. We are aware of this issue and are taking the necessary steps to resolve it. We’ve reached out to the customer and are working to make things right.”
Stevens told KTAB and KRBC that she did report the incident to police but does not wish to press charges. Police confirmed a complaint was filed and that the case is being considered a civil matter.
Donald’s mother confirmed he quit his employment at Long John Silver’s soon after the video was recorded. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/watch-viral-video-shows-abilene-fast-food-employee-throw-ice-into-customers-car/ | 2022-07-12T15:17:07Z |
25 flamingos, 1 duck killed by wild fox at Smithsonian National Zoo
WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Smithsonian National Zoo is mourning the loss of 25 American flamingos and one northern pintail duck that were killed by a wild fox that broke into their outdoor habitat.
The zoo says staff discovered the massacre early Monday morning and saw the fox before it escaped the habitat.
The zoo says staff inspects the integrity of the enclosure multiple times a day and saw no areas of concern in the habitat Sunday afternoon.
It said there was a metal mesh breach where the fox entered, and staff have reinforced the metal mesh around the exhibit.
Live traps have been now been set around the area to catch predators.
The flock, which originally had 74 flamingos, has now been moved to an indoor barn and the ducks are in a covered, secure outdoor space.
Three more flamingos were injured in the attack but survived and are being treated by veterinarians.
The zoo is calling it a “heartbreaking loss.”
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/03/25-flamingos-1-duck-killed-by-wild-fox-smithsonian-national-zoo/ | 2022-05-03T21:35:57Z |
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