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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After pausing for nearly three years due to the pandemic, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Summer Fancy Food Show, sponsored by official partner county Italy, will return to New York City.
The largest B2B-only specialty food and beverage show in the U.S., the Show is open only to the trade and will run June 12-14 at the GBAC-certified Javits Center. The hours will be 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday.
"Our team has been working hard to create a dynamic show in our hometown of New York," said Bill Lynch, president of the SFA. "We are all looking forward to gathering together at the Javits to reconnect in person."
Show features include:
- (included) Pavilion BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)-led and founded companies: AYO Foods, Bon AppéSweet, Green Sahara, Good Food For Good, Hrbvor, Mighty Gum, Mocktail Club, Sweet Logic, Waju, wildwonder.
- Education programming, including the new 2022 State of the Specialty Food Industry research.
- 2022 sofi™️ Awards showcasing the most innovative products from SFA member makers.
- Incubator Village brand new companies showcasing products that are ready to launch.
- Startup Pavilion up and coming makers.
- Deli Pavilion featuring meats and cheeses.
- Beverage Pavilion explore and taste innovative drinks.
- Confectionery, Snacks and Sweets Pavilion
- International Pavilions Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kosovo, Lithuania, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Southern Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom.
- U.S. State Pavilions Georgia, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
- Diverse, Equity & Inclusive Exhibitors Via Map Your Show for quick identification of diverse and small business exhibitors.
- Trendspotter Panel Melanie Zanoza Bartelme; Mikel Cirkus; Jenn de la Vega; Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC; Victoria Ho; Brian Lofink; Kantha Shelke, Ph.D., CFS; Stan Sagner.
- SFA Media Center a collaboration with the Food Institute, a trusted industry source for news, data, and trends, on livestreaming Show coverage via YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and specialtyfood.com. Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 14 Live coverage will include interviews with industry leaders, exhibitors, and buyers, with SFA staff reporting from the Show floor.
- SFA Product Marketplace digital showcase of member exhibitor brands and products, shopspecialtyfood.com.
- What's New, What's Hot in Specialty Food best-sellers all together in one not-to-be-missed location.
- End-of-Show Food Rescue and Donation with City Harvest.
Special Events:
- SFA Awards Celebration Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement and Leadership Awards, and Specialty Food Hall of Fame; announcement of New Product of the Year and Product of the Year sofi Awards. Sunday, June 12 starting at 4 p.m., reception to follow.
- A Fancy New York Pitch Slam at the Summer Fancy Food Show Entrepreneurs pitch their up-and-coming companies to a panel of experts and audience members. In partnership with Naturally New York, Monday, June 13, 4:00 p.m.
The SFA is working with New York City to ensure that all show safety protocols meet the needs of the specialty food community. For more information, visit specialtyfood.com.
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is the leading trade association and source of information about the $170.4 billion specialty food industry. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; the sofi™ Awards, which honor excellence in specialty food and beverage; the Trendspotter Panel Show reports and annual predictions; the State of the Specialty Food Industry Report and Today's Specialty Food Consumer research; the new ecommerce enabled SFA Product Marketplace, where members showcase products, tell their brand story, field meeting inquiries, and sell directly to qualified buyers; SFA Feed, the daily source for news, trends and new product information in the specialty food industry, and Spill & Dish: A Specialty Food Association Podcast.
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(KTLA) – Where can you find the best burritos in America? The answer is highly personal, but Yelp has given us a place to start.
The popular review website identified businesses in every state that serve burritos, then ranked those spots based on the number and quality of reviews between January 2019 and February 2022.
Joliza’s Tacos in Long Beach earned the top spot in California, a state with an especially crowded and competitive burrito market.
“We think our customers like our burritos, because every component within it … is [so] meticulously prepared individually that when combined, makes it a wonderfully delicious burrito,” Joliza’s Tacos told Nexstar’s KTLA in an email.
La Victoria in Dallas ranked as No. 1 in Texas. The restaurant is famous for its “Zack Attack” breakfast burrito that’s so big, one reviewer said it was the length of her forearm.
The burrito size at Javi’s Tacos in Omaha, Nebraska, was also impressive, wrote Chad B. in his Yelp Review. “I don’t know how anyone can finish the meal,” he wrote. “The creamy habanero salsa is very spicy, but tastes so good. I recommend adding a little to your burrito if you want a kick.”
If those descriptions have you craving a burrito, here’s where Yelp says you can find the best one in your state:
- Alaska (Anchorage): Oscar’s Taco Grande
- Alabama (Hoover): Taqueria Juarez
- Arkansas (Little Rock): The Fold: Botanas & Bar
- Arizona (Phoenix): Testal
- California (Long Beach): Joliza’s Tacos
- Colorado (Denver): Santos Cafe & Mexican Grill
- Connecticut (Stratford): Ay Güey Comida Mexicana
- Delaware (Wilmington): El Diablo Burritos
- Florida (Panama City Beach): Diego’s Burrito Factory
- Georgia (Flowery Branch): Big Burritos Mexican Grill
- Hawaii (Haleiwa): Surf N Salsa
- Iowa (Sioux City): La Juanita Restaurant
- Idaho (Coeur d’Alene): El Paisa Mexican Food
- Illinois (Chicago): Mixteco Mexican Grill
- Indiana (Fishers): Burritos & Beer
- Kansas (Overland Park): La Fuente Mexican Street Food
- Kentucky (Louisville): New Wave Burritos
- Louisiana (New Orleans): Juan’s Flying Burrito
- Massachusetts (Franklin): Santa Fe Burrito Grill
- Maryland (Bethesda): Fish Taco
- Maine (Yarmouth): Bruce’s Burritos
- Michigan (Troy): Oaxaca Mexican Food
- Minnesota (Minneapolis): Brito’s Burrito
- Missouri (Kansas City): Burrito Bros
- Mississippi (Horn Lake): West Coast Burrito
- Montana (West Glacier): La Casita
- North Carolina (Charlotte): Mal Pan
- North Dakota (Minot): El Azteca
- Nebraska (Omaha): Javi’s Tacos
- New Hampshire (Nashua): California Burritos
- New Jersey (Hackensack): Bro-Ritos
- New Mexico (Albuquerque): El Paisa
- Nevada (Las Vegas): Raging Tacos
- New York (New York): Summer Salt
- Ohio (Cincinnati) : Jorge’s Taco Food Truck
- Oklahoma (Tulsa): Calaca Fresh Mex
- Oregon (Portland): Saint Burrito
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia): El Purepecha
- Rhode Island (Newport): Tijuana Burrito Grill
- South Carolina (Hilton Head Island): Java Burrito Company
- South Dakota (Sioux Falls): Tortilleria Hernandez
- Tennessee (Knoxville): Victor’s Taco Shop
- Texas (Dallas): La Victoria
- Utah (Green River): Tacos La Pasadita
- Virginia (Richmond): Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant
- Vermont (Burlington): New World Tortilla
- Washington (Seattle): Gordito’s
- Washington, D.C.: The Well Dressed Burrito
- Wisconsin (Madison): El Rancho Mexican Grill
- West Virginia (Lansing): The Burrito Bar at Breeze Hill
- Wyoming (Casper): Pancho’s
See photos of the burritos and links to restaurant reviews from Yelp. | https://cw33.com/news/where-to-find-the-best-burrito-in-every-state-according-to-yelp/ | 2022-04-04T14:02:07Z |
WESTERLY, R.I., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH), today declared a quarterly dividend of 54 cents per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2022. The dividend will be paid July 8, 2022 to shareholders of record on July 1, 2022.
ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC.
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., the parent of The Washington Trust Company, had $5.8 billion in assets as of March 31, 2022. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation's common stock trades on NASDAQ under the symbol WASH. Investor information is available on the Corporation's web site at ir.washtrust.com.
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Customers will be able to transact faster and cheaper with USDC on the Stellar network
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of today, customers of Mercado Bitcoin, the largest platform for digital assets in Latin America, will have access to USDC issued on the Stellar network, which offers fast and affordable transactions.
It is the first time that the Mercado Bitcoin platform has offered the same asset issued by different networks. Now, with the possibility of transacting using USDC with lower fees, a fraction of one cent per transaction, the customer will be able to choose the network most suitable for their needs.
Since 2014, the Stellar network has been offering safe and cheap transactions. In the first quarter of 2022, it processed an average of $8.6 million a day in payments. Currently, it has also been one of the most chosen networks for payments, tokenization, and issuance of real assets.
"USDC on Stellar provides Mercado Bitcoin customers both valuable interoperability and a truly borderless digital dollar," said Denelle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Development Foundation. "As we continue our mission of creating equitable access to the global financial system, this integration is a mutually beneficial step forward. MB is one of the largest digital assets exchanges in the southern hemisphere, with the potential to bring significant volume and liquidity to the Stellar network."
By the end of 2022, the network plans to launch native smart contracts that will unlock the creation of numerous applications, which will further increase the utility of USDC on Stellar.
Stellar is a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network for financial products and services. It is both a cross-currency transaction system and a platform for digital asset issuance, designed to connect the world's financial infrastructure. Dozens of financial institutions worldwide issue assets and settle payments on the Stellar network, which has grown to over 6 million accounts. For more information, visit stellar.org.
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world's financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014, the Foundation helps maintain Stellar's codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network, and serves as a voice to regulators and institutions. The Foundation seeks to create equitable access to the global financial system, using the Stellar network to unlock the world's economic potential through blockchain technology. For more information, visit stellar.org/foundation.
About Mercado Bitcoin - Mercado Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency and alternative asset trading platform in Latin America. The company, which offers freedom, security, and liquidity in trading, is among the 25 most trusted exchanges in the world to trade cryptoassets, according to a study conducted by the Blockchain Transparency Institute (BTI). With more than 3.5 million customers and more than R$40 billion traded since its creation in 2013, the company is transforming people's relationships with their own money and democratizing access to alternative assets with liquidity and security.
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- Strong operational performance during the first half of the year. The business continues to perform well boosted by the growth in Core Net Sales (+5.1% year-on-year) from key products of the Medical Dermatology portfolio
- The EU Dermatology portfolio continues to lead the growth of Almirall's business. Ilumetri® maintained an excellent sales momentum driven by new country launches, and Klisyri® and Wynzora® are gaining good traction in Europe
- Total EBITDA reached €107.6MM year-to-date (-21.2%), though the comparison to 2021 is impacted by product divestments in the previous year and the finalization of deferred income from AstraZeneca
- SG&A reached €210.1MM (+9.0%) driven by the support of recent launches and R&D was at €44.9MM, increasing as expected and reaching 10.3% of Core Net Sales
- Almirall and its partner Eli Lilly announced positive data from Phase III 52-week topline results of lebrikizumab (atopic dermatitis). These encouraging results reinforce Almirall's confidence that the product has the potential to be a first-line biologic and may support less frequent dosing
- Based on the solid performance of the business in H1, Almirall is reiterating its 2022 guidance
BARCELONA, Spain, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Almirall, S.A. (ALM), the global biopharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, today announced its H1 2022 financial results.
Summary of results
- Core Net Sales* reached €436.6 MM, a +5.1% year-on-year increase, and Core EBITDA* reached €98.3 MM, a -21.7% year-on-year decrease, tracking in line with guidance due to a strong EU Dermatology performance and positive contribution from growth drivers.
- Core Gross Margin* of 67.7% in line with expectations for the year.
- Total EBITDA was at €107.6 MM, a -21.2% year-on-year decrease, though the comparison to 2021 is impacted by product divestments in the previous year and the finalization of historical deferred income.
- R&D expenses of €44.9 MM increased as expected reaching 10.3% of Core Net Sales. R&D investment will continue to rise in line with Almirall's expectations due to the Phase IIIb studies for lebrikizumab, the Klisyri® large field studies, as well as increased spending on earlier stage assets such as the anti IL1-RAP.
- SG&A (Selling, General and Administrative) expenses were €210.1 MM, 9% higher than last year as Almirall continued to add investment towards the successful execution of recent product launches such as Wynzora®, Klisyri® in the US and EU, and Ilumetri® rollout in key countries.
- Almirall finished the first semester with a very healthy balance sheet with a leverage of 0.9 x Net Debt to EBITDA and an optimal cash position, generating €56 MM of operating cash flow during H1, which gives the company flexibility to continue to explore inorganic growth opportunities.
* Core results excludes AstraZeneca contribution: Deferred Income and Other Income. From 2022 onwards, there is no difference between Core Net Sales and Net Sales as no additional Deferred Income from AstraZeneca is registered, the difference related to Core EBITDA and EBITDA is explained by the other income related to AstraZeneca.
Further information from Almirall's H1 results is available at: https://www.almirall.com/media/newsroom
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KCPD looking for missing 15-year-old last seen leaving for concert
Published: Jul. 4, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT|Updated: 16 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department is looking for a missing teenager who was last seen leaving for a concert, but never arrived there.
According to police, Nasya Molina was last seen in the area of 41st and N. Walrond on Sunday around 3 p.m.
She is described as being 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Her family is concerned for her welfare.
Update: According to the police, her family said that she was last seen getting into what appeared to be a white SUV. It may have been a Nissan Armada.
They provided the below images of the vehicle to police.
If you know where she is, call the KCPD’s Missing Persons unit 816-234-5136.
Copyright 2022 KCTV. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/04/kcpd-looking-missing-15-year-old-last-seen-leaving-concert/ | 2022-07-05T12:29:58Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Two is better than one as they say, and whoever they are, is probably right; especially when/if it pertains to winning the lottery.
The Texas Lottery reports two $25,000, top prize-winning tickets sold near Houston from the July 2 Cash Five Drawing. Those winning tickets matched all five winning numbers and were sold in Sugar Land and Missouri City.
According to the Texas Lottery, the Missouri City ticket was not a Quick Pick and was bought at Quail Valley Country on Highway 6. Meanwhile, the Sugar Land ticket was a Quick Pick and was purchased at Star Stop on Dairy Ashford.
There were also 91 secondary prize-winning tickets that matched four of the five winning numbers to win $350 each. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/2-25000-winning-texas-lottery-tickets-sold-outside-of-houston/ | 2022-07-03T19:51:26Z |
(The Hill) – Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on Tuesday said that witnesses testifying before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol are laying out a “huge, stunning and clear moment” showing a lack of evidence to support former President Trump’s claims of an unfair election in 2020.
MacCallum said Democrats on the committee are likely to use division among Republicans about whether to believe Trump’s claims about the election as a political tool in the coming midterm and presidential contests.
“It will be extremely useful in coming campaigns, especially the presidential, when you look back at what we have in terms of the Mike Pence part of all of this,” MacCallum said. “So it is a political discussion. It is very compelling and the lack of evidence is the huge, stunning, clear moment here where these people are saying look I supported you, please give me something to work with, and it simply doesn’t materialize.”
MacCallum’s comments came during Fox’s live continuous coverage of the committee’s fourth public hearing on Tuesday.
During Tuesday’s hearing, Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers (R) told lawmakers that he repeatedly pressed Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s personal lawyer, to prove claims of election fraud after the 2020 election, and said that Giuliani failed to produce any evidence.
“My recollection, he said, ‘We’ve got lots of theories, we just don’t have the evidence,’” Bowers said.
The theme of Tuesday’s hearing is the pressure campaign that Trump and his top aides put on state and local officials to help them overturn the results of the election. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fox-anchor-jan-6-witnesses-outlining-huge-stunning-clear-lack-of-voter-fraud-evidence/ | 2022-06-21T22:35:03Z |
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Wednesday kissed a battered Ukrainian flag that he said was brought to him from the “martyred” Ukrainian city of Bucha as he denounced the “massacre” there and called again for an end to the war.
Francis held the flag as he welcomed a half-dozen Ukrainian refugee children up to the stage of the Vatican audience hall at the end of his Wednesday general audience and gave them each a giant chocolate Easter egg. He urged prayers for them and for all Ukrainians.
“The recent news from the war in Ukraine, instead of bringing relief and hope, brought testimony of new atrocities, like the massacre in Bucha, even more horrendous cruelty carried out against civilians, defenseless women and children,” he said.
“They are victims whose innocent blood cries up to the sky and implores that this war be stopped, and that the weapons be silenced. Stop disseminating war and destruction.”
He held up a dirtied Ukrainian flag that he said had arrived Tuesday at the Vatican from Bucha, where evidence has emerged since the Russians pulled out of what appears to be intentional killings of civilians.
Kissing it, the pope said: “This flag comes from the war, from that martyred city Bucha. … Let us not forget them. Let us not forget the people of Ukraine.”
And gesturing to the children, Francis said: “These children had to flee to arrive in a safe place. This is the fruit of war.”
Francis has amplified his outrage at the Russian invasion after his initial tepid response, though he has refrained from citing Russia or President Vladimir Putin by name in keeping with Vatican diplomatic tradition.
Francis has sought to keep open a path of dialogue with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Putin-allied Patriarch Kirill. Speaking to reporters en route home from Malta last weekend, Francis said he was working on organizing a second meetingwith the patriarch, who has seemingly justified the war by evoking Russians and Ukrainians as “one people” and describing the conflict as a “metaphysical” battle against the West and its “gay parades.”
He said a Mideast location was possible, and the Vatican confirmed Tuesday that a June visit to Lebanon was under study, suggesting a possible encounter there.
During his weekly catechism lesson, Francis lamented that the war made clear the failure of the United Nations and the post-World War II international system of peace and security.
“After the Second World War they tried to lay the foundations for a new history of peace, but unfortunately — we do not learn — the old story of competing great powers continued,” he said. “And, in the current war in Ukraine, we are witnessing the impotence of United Nations organizations.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/pope-francis-kisses-ukrainian-flag-from-martyred-bucha/ | 2022-04-07T06:24:40Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican whom Biden served with in the Senate, and gun-control advocate Gabby Giffords.
“Today, she adds to her medal count,” Biden said as he introduced Biles, a former foster child whose 32 Olympic and World Championship medals make her the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history.
“I don’t know how you’re going to find room,” for another medal, Biden joked. The 25-year-old is an advocate for athletes’ mental health, foster care children and sexual assault victims. She’s also the youngest person to ever receive the medal, Biden said.
The Democratic president, who took office at a critical point during the coronavirus pandemic, also honored Sandra Lindsay, the Queens, New York, nurse who was the first person to be vaccinated against COVID-19 outside of clinical trials during a live television appearance in December 2020.
It was the first time Biden had awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His recipient list included both living and deceased honorees, some of them representing various stages of the president’s life, from the Catholic nuns who taught him as a boy growing up in Claymont, Delaware, to Republican lawmakers he served with in the Senate to a college professor like his wife, Jill, to advocates of tightening access to firearms.
Biden introduced Giffords as “one of the most courageous people I have ever known.”
The former Arizona congresswoman founded the organization named Giffords to campaign for an end to gun violence and restrictions on access to guns. The Democrat almost died after she was shot in the head in January 2011 during a constituent event in Tucson.
Biden noted that he recently signed the most sweeping gun-control legislation in decades — though he and others would like even more restrictions — and credited Giffords and families like her own whose lives have been altered by gun violence for helping to make it happen.
“She’s the embodiment of a single signature American trait: never, ever give up,” Biden said.
Biden also recognized former Republican Sens. Alan Simpson of Wyoming and John McCain of Arizona, recalling a less partisan era of Washington in which members of different parties would argue over issues during the day and then meet over dinner at night.
McCain died of brain cancer in 2018. He spent more than five years in captivity in Vietnam while serving in the U.S. Navy. He later represented Arizona in the House and Senate, and was the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, competing against Democrats Barack Obama and Biden.
Biden said he didn’t appreciate the political competition, but “I never stopped admiring John … I knew his honor, his courage and commitment.”
The 17 people receiving honors “have overcome significant obstacles to achieve impressive accomplishments in the arts and sciences, dedicated their lives to advocating for the most vulnerable among us, and acted with bravery to drive change in their communities, and across the world, while blazing trails for generations to come,” the White House said.
Biden himself knows what it’s like to receive the medal. Then-President Obama honored Biden’s decades of public service by awarding him a Presidential Medal of Freedom “with distinction” during a ceremony shortly before they left office in January 2017.
Biden closed the ceremony by declaring, “This is America.”
The other 13 medal recipients are:
— Sister Simone Campbell, a member of the Sister of Social Service and a former executive director of NETWORK, a Catholic social justice organization.
— Julieta Garcia, a former president of the University of Texas at Brownsville. Garcia was the first Latina to become a college president, the White House said.
— Fred Gray, one of the first Black members of the Alabama Legislature after Reconstruction. He was a prominent civil rights attorney who represented Rosa Parks, the NAACP and Martin Luther King Jr. and, at age 91, continues to practice law.
— Steve Jobs, the co-founder, chief executive and chair of Apple Inc. He died in 2011.
— Father Alexander Karloutsos, the assistant to Archbishop Demetrios of America. Karloutsos has counseled several U.S. presidents, the White House said. Biden said he is “one of my dear friends.”
— Khizr Khan, a n immigrant from Pakistan, Khan’s Army officer son was killed in Iraq. Khan gained national prominence, and became a target of Donald Trump’s wrath, after speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
— Diane Nash, a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee who organized some of the most important 20th century civil rights campaigns and worked with King.
— Megan Rapinoe. The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup soccer champion captains the OL Reign in the National Women’s Soccer League. She is a prominent advocate for gender pay equality, racial justice and LGBTQI+ rights. Biden said she is the first soccer play to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
— Simpson, who served in the Senate with Biden and has been a prominent advocate for campaign finance reform, responsible governance and marriage equality. Biden called Simpson the “real deal” and joked that “he never takes himself too seriously nor takes me seriously.”
— Richard Trumka, who had been president of the 12.5 million-member AFL-CIO for more than a decade at the time of his August 2021 death. He was a past president of the United Mine Workers.
— Wilma Vaught. A brigadier general, Vaught is one of the most decorated women in U.S. military history, breaking gender barriers as she has risen through the ranks. When Vaught retired in 1985, she was one of only seven female generals in the Armed Forces.
— Denzel Washington, a double Oscar-winning actor, director and producer. He also has a Tony award, two Golden Globes and the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a longtime spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Washington could not attend Thursday’s ceremony after testing positive for COVID-19, the White House said. Biden said Washington will receive his medal “when he’s able to get here.”
— Raúl Yzaguirre. A civil rights advocate, Yzaguirre was president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza for 30 years. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-awards-medal-of-freedom-to-biles-mccain-giffords/ | 2022-07-08T07:16:31Z |
George Clooney’s Batman suit up for auction
Published: Jul. 7, 2022 at 2:20 PM EDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
(CNN) – An infamous item from the movie industry can be yours for the right price.
The Batman costume worn by George Clooney in the 1997 film “Batman & Robin” is up for grabs, thanks to Heritage Auctions.
The suit, repeatedly ridiculed for its exaggerated plastic nipples, has an opening bid of $40,000.
An official with Heritage Auctions calls it the most famous Batman costume ever made, and one that even Clooney himself has made fun of over the years.
Other props from Batman movies, including the walking cane used by Jim Carrey’s Riddler in “Batman Forever,” are also being auctioned off.
Heritage’s Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction is scheduled for July 22 and 23.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/07/george-clooneys-batman-suit-up-auction/ | 2022-07-07T18:34:18Z |
Delta pilots land jet safely after cockpit windshield cracks
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — The pilots on a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Washington, D.C., decided to bring their jet down in Denver after the cockpit windshield shattered above 30,000 feet. The crew repeatedly told passengers to remain calm until they landed.
“They came on the loudspeaker saying that the windshield had shattered, and we were diverting to Denver in about 10 minutes,” Rachel Wright, one of the 198 passengers on the plane, told KUTV.
A photo of the windshield taken by a passenger shows the glass, though lined with cracks, didn’t fall from its frame. Commercial airline pilots said jetliner windshields can be 2 inches (5 centimeters) thick, with several layered panes of glass, the station reported.
The crew announced the diversion about 90 minutes into the flight, after the plane reached cruising altitude, which is above 30,000 feet (9,140 meters), passengers said.
“They kept coming on saying for everyone to stay calm, to be calm, and we were calm so being told to stay calm while we were calm made us feel a little panicky,” Wright said.
Passengers were able to see the shattered glass once they landed in Denver.
“I’m really good at playing ‘what if?’ And so, my mind goes to kind of what could have happened, worst-case scenario, and I’m grateful,” Wright said. “It could have been really bad. It could have gone very differently.”
Another passenger, Kirk Knowlton, snapped a picture and tweeted that the crew had announced that the windscreen appeared to crack spontaneously.
Delta spokesperson Anthony Black on Friday confirmed the “windshield crack” but said the cause had not been determined.
“Out of an abundance of caution, the flight crew diverted into Denver and the plane landed routinely. Our team worked quickly to accommodate customers on a new plane, and we sincerely apologize for the delay and inconvenience to their travel plans,” an airline statement said.
Passengers boarded a new plane in Denver and continued on to Washington. Wright praised Delta for bringing the jet down safely, and said the airline was very accommodating.
“I’ve never been more grateful to spend an extra three hours in an airport,” Wright said.
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New Pope School slated to open in 2024 as Jackson, Madison County officials break ground
Ground was broken Monday morning in northwest Madison County as County Mayor Jimmy Harris, Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, and Jackson-Madison County school officials dug their shovels into the ground to make way for the new Pope School.
The long-anticipated construction, which is less than a mile from the old building off of Ashport Road, was met with fanfare when it was approved at a Madison County Commission meeting in March.
Under Monday’s heavy summer sun, officials gleefully hefted the first patch of dirt from the hard-won project.
“We did it y’all!” said Marlon King, Jackson-Madison County School System superintendent. “I would like to say thank you, thank you, thank you to our school board, the county commission, and all of the stakeholders for making this unified effort a reality for our community. We can show West Tennessee that we can unify around one common goal — and that’s to do what’s best for our community.”
More:There's been '30 years of reasons' for new Pope, students deal with the reasons daily
The new school has been a hotly-debated need for years, in light of the decades-long issue of overcrowded schools.
Thanks to American Rescue Plan funding, the school will see a full funding of $48 million, which will be a mixture of bond funds and ARPA funds.
"If you've lived in Madison County, Jackson for the last 20 years, you have heard of how we need a new Pope school," said Melissa Spurgeon, chief of staff for Jackson-Madison County School System.
“This is probably one of the top three highlights of the 15 years of being in this office,” said Harris. “This school will change the trajectory of our school system…the quality of our school system will drive this community. And I think we’re on the right trajectory.”
King agreed.
“You may not see the beauty at first,” he said, pointing to the barren field. “But consider the decades-long effort it has taken for this community to reach this point. Change moves at the speed of trust. This groundbreaking is a celebration of trust between school leaders and county officials.”
Officials hope for the project to be completed in the fall of 2024.
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Historic union of industry innovators will improve products and processes for all stakeholders and help more Americans plan for the good days ahead
DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrity Marketing Group, LLC ("Integrity"), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Heartland Financial Group ("Heartland"), a leading independent marketing organization ("IMO") based outside Kansas City, Missouri. Heartland's executive team of Todd Hill, President and CEO; Bill Cole, Chief Operating Officer; and Tegrey Moot, Chief Sales Officer, will now become Managing Directors at Integrity. As part of the transition, Heartland's Founder, Chris McDaniel, will retire from Heartland, shifting his focus fully to insurance product development at his insurance company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Heartland was founded in 1992 by industry veteran Chris McDaniel to provide life, health and annuity products to the senior market. Over the next three decades, he assembled a forward-thinking leadership team that has helped the company continue to grow and expand. Following a serious health challenge in 2015, McDaniel transferred day-to-day leadership of Heartland to Todd Hill, who helped guide the company to new levels of success. Heartland has consistently remained at the forefront of technology and developed proprietary systems and products to better support the changing needs of agents and consumers. Together with executive leadership team members Bill Cole, Tegrey Moot and others, Hill will work to steer Heartland into an exciting new phase of opportunity and growth as an Integrity partner.
"Heartland Financial Group is a proven industry leader and their mission of supporting and helping Americans prepare for retirement aligns perfectly with Integrity," shared Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. "We're grateful for Chris McDaniel's vision, which has thoughtfully positioned Heartland into an organization we're proud to partner with. We're also grateful to Todd Hill and the experienced executive leadership team at Heartland for embracing our vision of strengthening their technology and offerings in ways that will help them serve even more consumers. This partnership has been a long time in the making, and it will greatly enhance Integrity's mission to provide holistic life, health and wealth protection and planning solutions to all Americans."
"When you have a successful company with a proven track record, you approach the idea of partnership carefully. We found Integrity to be a perfect fit in terms of culture and vision right from the beginning," explained Todd Hill, President and CEO of Heartland. "As a true partner, Integrity allows us to continue to lead the agency while optimizing processes and reinforcing its success with improved technology and shared services. This partnership will help us serve more Americans in countless ways, and we can't wait to see how we'll grow together."
As the senior market continues to expand, the need for holistic life, health and wealth protection continues to accelerate. Integrity has brought together a renowned group of industry leaders and legends who collaborate on solutions that comprehensively protect the wellbeing of consumers for a more secure future. By supporting each other and defining best practices, members of the Integrity partner network are improving insurance and financial processes in reassuring ways — and helping American families plan for the good days ahead.
"Integrity is innovating and improving the industry from top to bottom — we want to be part of that transformation," said Tegrey Moot, Chief Sales Officer of Heartland. "It became very clear to us that Integrity understands we're in a service-first business, and that every aspect of this partnership would help us better serve all our stakeholders. The solutions and resources accessible through Integrity's platform offer us countless opportunities to capture organic growth and motivate new agents for the future. It's truly a scenario where everyone wins."
Both Integrity and Heartland are committed to empowering agents and serving the needs of Americans wherever they are. Through Integrity's end-to-end insurtech platform, Heartland can supplement its own proven systems and confidently provide its agents with world-class technology and support. The Integrity platform includes valuable resources, such as customer relationship management software, innovative product design, real-time data and analytics, and access to Integrity's state-of-the-art marketing and advertising capabilities. Heartland can also utilize Integrity's centralized business services to achieve greater procedural efficiency in areas such as Technology & Innovation, People & Culture, finance, legal and compliance.
"At Heartland, we've always worked to provide better service by staying ahead of technology," explained Bill Cole, Chief Operating Officer of Heartland. "When we saw how we can integrate and enhance our offerings with Integrity's insurtech platform, we knew this was the right opportunity for us. We're excited to leverage Integrity's proprietary products and systems to help our agents create more holistic plans for their clients, because we know the value innovative solutions provide."
Additionally, Heartland's employees receive the remarkable benefit of meaningful employee ownership in one of the nation's fastest growing companies through the Integrity Employee Ownership Plan.
"During this process, it was important to me to ensure the amazing team that helped build Heartland was well taken care of," explained Chris McDaniel, Founder of Heartland. "Integrity offers employees the incredible benefit of company ownership and has brought together an outstanding network of partners to offer strategic guidance for Heartland's next phase. I'm proud of what we've accomplished and grateful to entrust the next phase of Heartland's growth to Todd and the executive team. With Integrity at its side, Heartland will continue its purpose-driven growth for many years to come. I'm excited about the opportunities ahead for all of Heartland's employees, agents and clients."
For more information about Heartland's partnership with Integrity, view a video at www.integritymarketing.com/HFG.
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its partner network, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity's cutting-edge technology helps streamline the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them through its nationwide distribution network. Integrity's nearly 6,000 employees work with approximately 500,000 agents and advisors who serve more than 11 million clients annually. In 2022, Integrity will help carriers place almost $20 billion in new sales and oversee more than $30 billion of assets under management and advisement through its RIA and broker-dealer platforms. For more information, visit www.integritymarketing.com.
Heartland Financial Group, headquartered near Kansas City, Missouri, is a leader in life and health insurance, and the annuities space. Since its founding in 1992, Heartland has successfully pioneered an industry paradigm shift with agent reporting, commission automation and a service-first mentality. Heartland has additional office locations in Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma and California, and supports more than 65,000 actively contracted agents. In 2021, Heartland completed approximately 165,000 applications and placed $270 million in annual premium. For more information, visit www.hfgagents.com.
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Salina Police Chief announces retirement to be closer to family in Missouri
SALINA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Chief of Police of the Salina Police Department has announced his retirement to be closer to family in Missouri.
Since Dec. 2, 2103, Brand Nelson says he has had the honor of serving as the Chief of Police for the Salina Police Department. He said he has served with a remarkable team of men and women who show their dedication to residents on a daily basis.
“After more than 37 years of law enforcement service in three communities, I have decided it is time to retire from law enforcement,” Chief Nelson said on Friday, June 10.
Nelson said after a meeting with City Manager Mike Schrage, his last day has been set for Sept. 2.
The Chief noted that the primary reason for his decision to retire is family-related as he and his wife wish to be closer to their children and only surviving parent - all of whom live in Missouri.
“This was a very difficult decision and one we have anguished for months,” said Nelson.
During his tenure as Chief, Nelson said the department has had many accomplishments which have benefited the community. He said this includes:
- Construction of the Salina Regional Training Center
- Establishment of a Crisis Intervention Team
- Establishment of a Peer Support Group for employees
- Establishment of a Citizen Review Board
- Establishment of an Annual Employees Award Banquet
- Successful completion of the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies recertification program - twice
- Establishment of a Police Foundation - Police Excellence Foundation of Salina
In addition, Nelson said the department has made a focused effort to further connect with the community. In collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office, he said officers re-established the Citizens Academy. He said additional programs established during his tenure include:
- Coffee with a Cop
- Cops and Costumes Halloween event
- Shop with a Cop in conjunction with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina
- Tip a Cop to benefit Special Olympics
- Fishing with a Cop
“Thank you, the members of the Salina Police Department, former City Manager Jason Gage, for providing me the opportunity to be your chief, City Manager Mike Schrage for his leadership, past and present city commissioners, and the entire community for allowing me to serve in this role for over 8-and-a-half-years,” Nelson concluded. “It is an honor and one my wife, and I will always cherish.”
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Buffalo Police officers who pushed 75-year-old during Black Lives Matter protest cleared of wrongdoing
By Mirna Alsharif and Eric Levenson, CNN
Two Buffalo, New York, police officers who pushed a 75-year-old protester to the ground in June 2020, fracturing the man’s skull, were cleared of wrongdoing by an arbitrator on Friday.
In the ruling, arbitrator Jeffrey M. Selchick found officers Aaron Torgalski and Robert McCabe not guilty of three charges of violating police and city rules, saying their use of force in pushing the protester was “absolutely legitimate.” The arbitrator also wrote that the protester, Martin Gugino, was not complying with their orders to leave the area and “was definitely not an innocent bystander.”
In the arbitration proceeding, both officers downplayed the force they used. Officer McCabe testified that he gave Gugino a “nudge” in an attempt to “get him away from our personal space. We had no intention on injuring him,” according to the arbitrator’s report; Torgalski testified that he “didn’t make solid contact with (Gugino).”
Gugino was subpoenaed to testify in the proceeding but declined to appear, the report notes.
An attorney for Gugino, Melissa D. Wischerath, said in a statement she was not surprised by the arbitration ruling and noted that the ruling is separate from a civil lawsuit Gugino has filed against the city and police. “This private mediation should not be confused with an independent, transparent and public court proceeding,” she said.
The incident occurred on June 4, 2020, during a Black Lives Matter demonstration after the police killing of George Floyd. As police moved to clear Buffalo’s Niagara Square after an 8 p.m. ET curfew, Gugino walked up close to several of the officers. Two officers then pushed him, and Gugino stumbled backwards and fell to the ground, cracking the back of his head on the concrete.
Gugino was taken to the hospital with a fractured skull, his attorney said. Police initially said Gugino tripped and fell, but video of the incident showed he was shoved by the officers.
The video led to widespread condemnation, and the officers were suspended and charged with assault. Yet, a grand jury declined to indict the officers in February 2021 and the charges were then dismissed, according to Erie County District Attorney John Flynn, who expressed disappointment in the decision.
“I’m not going to tell you that in my opinion the right thing happened here, because I still believe that a crime was committed,” Flynn said then.
On its website, the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, the union representing Buffalo’s officers, praised the arbitrator and said he “saw through the political witch hunt” against the officers.
“True law enforcement and politics don’t mix. That is clear. It is great that they are back to work !!! Wish the process didn’t take so long…..they’ve been put through almost 2 years of hell,” the association wrote.
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AVENEL, N.J. (AP) — The familiar sights and sounds are still there: the scuffed and faded floor tiles, the relentless beige-on-beige color scheme, the toddlers’ clothes and refrigerators and pretty much everything in between.
There’s even a canned recording that begins, “Attention, Kmart shoppers” — except it’s to remind folks about COVID-19 precautions, not to alert them to a flash sale over in ladies’ lingerie like days of old.
Many of the shelves are bare, though, at the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, picked over by bargain hunters as the store prepares to close its doors for good April 16.
Once it shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. — once well over 2,000 — will be down to three in the continental U.S. and a handful of stores elsewhere, according to multiple reports, in a retail world now dominated by Walmart, Target and Amazon.
The demise of the the store in the middle-class suburb, 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of New York City, is the tale of the death of the discount department store writ small.
“You’re always thinking about it because stores are closing all over, but it’s still sad,” said cashier Michelle Yavorsky, who said she has worked at the Avenel store for 2 ½ years. “I’ll miss the place. A lot of people shopped here.”
In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies including “Rain Man” and “Beetlejuice.” It was name-dropped in songs by artists from Eminem to the Beastie Boys to Hall & Oates; in 2003, Eminem bought a 29-room, suburban Detroit mansion once owned by former Kmart chairman Chuck Conaway.
The chain cemented a place in American culture with its Blue Light Specials, a flashing blue orb affixed to a pole that would beckon shoppers to a flash sale in progress. Part of its success was due to its early adoption of layaway programs, which allowed customers who lacked credit to reserve items and pay for them in installments.
For a time, Kmart had a little bit of everything: You could shop for your kids’ back-to-school supplies, get your car tuned up and grab a meal without leaving the premises.
“Kmart was part of America,” said Michael Lisicky, a Baltimore-based author who has written several books on U.S. retail history. “Everybody went to Kmart, whether you liked it or not. They had everything. You had toys. You had sporting goods. You had candy. You had stationery. It was something for everybody. This was almost as much of a social visit as it was a shopping visit. You could spend hours here. And these just dotted the American landscape over the years.”
Kmart’s decline has been slow but steady, brought about by years of falling sales, changes in shopping habits and the looming shadow of Walmart, which coincidentally began its life within months of Kmart’s founding in 1962.
Struggling to compete with Walmart’s low prices and Target’s trendier offerings, Kmart filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2002 — becoming the largest U.S. retailer to take that step — and announced it would close more than 250 stores.
A few years later, hedge fund executive Edward Lampert combined Sears and Kmart and pledged to return them to their former greatness, but the recession and the rising dominance of Amazon contributed in derailing those goals. Sears filed for Chapter 11 in 2018 and currently has a handful of stores left in the U.S. where it once had thousands.
Kmarts continue to operate in Westwood, New Jersey; Bridgehampton, on New York’s Long Island, and Miami.
It didn’t have to end this way, according to Mark Cohen, director of retail studies at Columbia University in New York and former CEO of Sears Canada. Trying to compete with Walmart on price was a foolish strategy, he said, and Lampert was criticized for not having a retail background and appearing more interested in stripping off the assets of the two chains for their cash value.
“It’s a study in greed, avarice and incompetence,” Cohen said. “Sears should have never gone away; Kmart was in worse shape, but not fatally so. And now they’re both gone.
“Retailers fall by the wayside sometimes because they’re selling things people don’t want to buy,” he continued. “In the case of Kmart, everything they used to sell, people are buying but they’re buying it from Walmart and Target.”
Transformco, which owns Kmart and Sears, did not respond to an email seeking comment and a phone number listed for the company was not taking messages.
Nationwide, some former Kmarts remain vacant while others have been replaced by other big-box stores, fitness centers, self-storage facilities, even churches. One former site in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is now a popular dine-in movie theater.
Employees at the Kmart in Avenel found out last month that the store would close.
Unlike 20 years ago, when news of impending Kmart closures around the country prompted an outpouring of support from loyal shoppers and a Detroit radio station even mounted a campaign to try and save a local store, the closing of the Avenel location was met mostly with an air of resignation.
“It’s maybe a little nostalgic because I’ve lived my whole life in this area, but it’s just another retail store closing,” said Jim Schaber, a resident of nearby Iselin who said his brother worked in the shoe department at Kmart for years. “It’s just another sign of people doing online shopping and not going out to the retail stores.”
The closing packed a little more of an emotional punch for Mike Jerdonek, a truck driver who recalled shopping at Kmart in Brooklyn and Queens in his younger days.
“It’s like history passing right in front of our eyes,” he said as he sat in his car outside the Avenel store. “When I was younger I didn’t have any money, so it was a good place to shop because the prices were cheap. And to see it gone right now, it’s kind of sad.” | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/once-a-retail-giant-kmart-down-to-3-stores-after-nj-closing/ | 2022-04-12T00:13:10Z |
BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech on Friday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the need to follow the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit as we forge ahead. President Xi pointed out that under new conditions, the SCO, as an important constructive force in international and regional affairs, should keep itself well-positioned in the face of changing international dynamics, ride on the trend of the times, strengthen solidarity and cooperation and build a closer SCO community with a shared future. The speech received an enthusiastic reaction and resonance at the scene of the meeting, becoming one of the most closely watched and essential parts of the SCO summit.
At the summit, leaders of the SCO member states signed the Samarkand Declaration, expressing their unanimous attitude of ruling out bloc, ideologically charged, and confrontational approaches to current international and regional development issues, and reaffirming the importance of promoting cooperation in the development of international relations of a new kind in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation, as well as in building a community with a shared future for mankind. In this process, China's role is evident to all. The Global Development Initiative (GDI) and Global Security Initiative (GSI) put forward by the Chinese leader were a response to the concerns of regional countries and have become an increasingly broad and firm consensus in the international community.
In just three days from Wednesday to Friday, in addition to attending the SCO summit, President Xi also paid state visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, met with leaders of a number of countries including Russia, and participated in the sixth meeting of heads of state of China, Russia and Mongolia. He also facilitated several major cooperation projects and signed a series of agreements on several projects and bilateral cooperation documents. This most significant diplomatic event for the Chinese head of state on the eve of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was a complete success.
The latest head-of-state diplomacy brought the destinies of China and Central Asia closer together. In 2013, during his visit to Central Asia, President Xi for the first time proposed the initiative to jointly build the Silk Road Economic Belt. Nine years later, as he revisited the region, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has already yielded fruitful results in Central Asia: The "SCO Express Line" of the "Qilu" Eurasian freight train was launched; the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was accelerated, and the longest tunnel in Central Asia on the Angren-Pap railway line in Uzbekistan opened. These are visible and tangible achievements.
The initiative put forward by China, with the joint efforts of many participating countries, has been effectively transformed into the improvement of infrastructure along the BRI and the expansion and deepening of bilateral and multilateral mutually beneficial cooperation, bringing benefits to a large number of ordinary people. This is a real case of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The warm welcome the Central Asian countries gave to President Xi reflects the high recognition of China's diplomacy and the sincere expectation for the further development of relations with China.
Central Asia, with its unbalanced development, weak foundation, and complex ethnic and religious relations, is a region at high risk of "color revolutions" and social and political unrest. In the last few years, China has brought hopeful changes to this region, and the SCO has also, to a certain extent, prevented the contradictions and differences from evolving into division and confrontation. Under the framework of the SCO, all countries have worked together to embark on a new path of "pursuing dialogue instead of confrontation, and building partnerships instead of alliances." They have firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns, injecting positivity and creating vitality in maintaining peace and development in the Eurasian continent.
Needless to say, peace and development are still the themes of the times, but it also encounters severe challenges. The world is neither peaceful nor tranquil. No matter where the Chinese leader goes, the emphasis is on a community with a shared future for mankind, the GDI, the GSI, and the BRI. He focuses on development and cooperation, underlining common values, interests, development and security. This represents a new direction, concept, and form of civilization in a world of change and disorder. This is not only something China talks about, but it also has been taking action in this regard, and it is one of the staunchest practitioners of multilateralism. It is hard to imagine what the world would be like without the perseverance of a responsible major country like China for peace and development.
The more turbulent the world is, the more it needs the strength to stabilize people's hearts. Amid major changes unseen in a century in which "gray rhinos" and "black swans" are emerging in an endless stream, China itself represents a kind of stability. Under the guidance of the head-of-state diplomacy, it continues to weather storms. President Xi's trip to Central Asia has global significance. It brings confidence and hope to the region amid crises and changes, and will continue to pool forces to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
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Meckey prioritizes strategic growth and profitability as the company marks one-year anniversary
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UpHealth, Inc. (NYSE: UPH), a digital-first healthcare solutions company, today welcomed Samuel J. Meckey as its new Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Meckey will focus on accelerating growth and profitability as well as advancing UpHealth's mission of improving healthcare access, especially for underserved communities.
"UpHealth's impressive record in improving healthcare access, delivery and management for both patients and providers is what attracted me to the company," said Meckey. "UpHealth plays a unique and direct role in improving a patient's wellbeing by creating efficient and equitable care experiences. I'm very pleased to join a company that is addressing health inequities and that will make a tangible difference in the world.
"I see tremendous potential at UpHealth. We have a solid foundation in place, unparalleled digital solutions and a seasoned and motivated leadership team. The company is ready for the next phase of its integration and transformation, including a focus on enhanced economies of scale and further operational efficiencies and financial controls."
Meckey added, "The executive team and I will be focused on delivering on the company's fiscal plan of record, including its growth ambitions."
Meckey brings extensive experience spearheading growth strategies and operational excellence in healthcare to his role as CEO. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and head of healthcare at EXLService Holdings, Inc., where he integrated five businesses into one cohesive operating unit and developed the strategic plan to double the business's size, grew revenues and net income, increased gross margin and significantly improved return on invested capital.
Prior to EXL, he was president of Optum Global Solutions, overseeing the company's global operations and technology services organization. Meckey spent 14 years at Optum, where he was responsible for significant revenue and earnings increases across multiple lines of business.
Meckey was an officer and pilot in the United States Navy preceding his corporate career. He completed his undergraduate degree in economics at the United States Naval Academy and earned a master's degree from Harvard Business School.
Dr. Avi Katz, Chairman of UpHealth's Board of Directors said, "As UpHealth heads into its second year as an integrated, public company, I'm confident that Sam will continue to elevate our impact on the healthcare industry with his business expertise and hyperfocus on execution and operational excellence."
"He is a proven leader who has keen experience in successfully driving integrations and transformations while simultaneously increasing growth and innovation. The transformation begun earlier this year is already delivering improved outcomes, and I'm confident that, under Sam's leadership, we'll be able to further accelerate our progress. What's more, the executive team is committed and energized behind Sam's leadership."
UpHealth is a global digital health company that delivers digital-first technology, infrastructure, and services to dramatically improve how healthcare is delivered and managed. UpHealth's solutions holistically enable clients to deliver on their affordability, access, quality, outcomes, and patient experience goals. UpHealth's technology platform helps its clients improve access, coordinate care teams, and achieve better patient outcomes at lower cost, with care management solutions, analytics, and telehealth tools that serve patients wherever they are, in their native language. Additionally, UpHealth's technology-enabled virtual care infrastructure and services improves access to quality primary and acute care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. UpHealth's clients include health plans, global governments, healthcare providers and community-based organizations.
For more information, please visit https://uphealthinc.com and follow us at @UpHealthInc on Twitter and UpHealth Inc on LinkedIn.
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MILWAUKEE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating SailPoint (NYSE: SAIL) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Thomas Bravo.
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Ademi LLP alleges SailPoint's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet SailPoint shareholders will receive only $65.25 per share. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for SailPoint by prohibiting solicitation of further bids, and imposing a significant penalty if SailPoint accepts a superior bid. SailPoint insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of SailPoint's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for SailPoint.
If you own SailPoint common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/sailpoint-technologies-holdings-inc.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Audicus, the long-time provider and premier name in affordable, fully-customizable online hearing aids, celebrates the final FDA rule issued on Tuesday. The long-awaited rule, stemming from 2017 congressional legislation, establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and will enable consumers with hearing loss to purchase hearing aids without the need for a prescription from an audiologist.
"It's no secret the hearing industry has been in need of a shakeup for a long time," said Patrick Freuler, Founder and CEO of Audicus. "We set out on the mission of making hearing care affordable and accessible for all over a decade ago. In that time, we've been able to save customers millions of dollars on hearing care, while helping so many people live more empowered, connected, and healthier lives. Over and over again, we've seen far too many people avoid addressing their hearing health due to high costs and lack of access, and we're excited this FDA rule will allow us to continue to provide even more affordable hearing solutions to the millions of Americans in need."
Nearly 30 million Americans could benefit from the use of hearing aids, but in a February 2022 survey, Audicus found high costs were the main prohibitor of addressing hearing issues, with about 40% of respondents noting that costs were too high. These high costs lead to many years of unaddressed hearing loss, with the average hearing aid user waiting 10 years before seeking help, according to a Johns Hopkins study that tied hearing loss to the risk of developing dementia.
"We're excited to keep breaking down these barriers and to continue our record of innovation in the space," Freuler continued. "We were the first to offer an end-to-end online customizable hearing solution, and we've continued to innovate new ways to make hearing care even more affordable. We just launched a new subscription product that lets users access advanced hearing aid technology and on-demand support for only $99/month, giving our consumers more options when it comes to easy and affordable hearing solutions."
The final FDA rule will be effective in the Fall.
Audicus offers award-winning, affordable hearing aids online, at a fraction of the cost of traditional audiologists. Through its innovative business model, Audicus has enabled consumers to save more than $50 million since 2012, and has helped hundreds of thousands lead more connected and empowered lives. Audicus was also the first to introduce a hearing aid subscription to members, with fully customizable hearing aids starting at $99 per month.
For more information on Audicus, visit www.audicus.com.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) announced an increase in its prime lending rate to 4.00 percent from 3.50 percent, effective tomorrow, May 5, 2022.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $544 billion as of March 31, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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Mitchell, Jazz win opener 99-93 as Mavs play without Doncic
By STEPHEN HAWKINS
AP Sports Writer
DALLAS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 of his 32 points after halftime, Bojan Bogdanovic finished with 26 and the Utah Jazz opened the playoffs with a 99-93 victory over Dallas. The Mavericks were without injured two-time All-Star guard Luka Doncic. The fourth-seeded Mavericks started the playoffs at home for the first time since their NBA title season 11 years ago. Doncic was out with a strained left calf and is day to day. Game 2 is Monday night. Jalen Brunson had 24 points for Dallas and Spencer Dinwiddie 22. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/mitchell-jazz-win-opener-99-93-as-mavs-play-without-doncic/ | 2022-04-16T21:14:06Z |
MADISON, Wis., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeSo Blockchain announces the launch of DeSo Messenger, a decentralized alternative to Discord, tailored to Web3 communities. It's a place for creators to fully own the audiences they've built on a safe and hack-resistant platform.
People are increasingly calling for a Web3 alternative to Discord as hacks intensify on high-profile NFT communities. This past week, both the BAYC and Otherside Discords were hacked for 200 ETH.
"Discord isn't working for Web3 communities. We need a better platform that puts security first," tweeted GordonGoner, the co-founder of BAYC, after the hack.
While many Web3 communities, including DAOs, do their best to be decentralized, most are stuck trying to scale on Discord's centralized servers.
Discord is the low-effort choice for offering a messenger for your community. However, it wasn't built to protect and scale Web3 communities that have increased security needs and money-native features that come standard on layer-1 blockchains like DeSo.
"The problem with Discord, however, is also the value prop of Discord. It's too hackable. It's not designed and built from the ground up to cater to this specific type of Web3 community," explains Ed Moss, Head of Ecosystem Growth at DeSo.
DeSo Messenger is an app on DeSo, a layer-1 blockchain custom-built to decentralize and scale social applications to billions of users. DeSo Messenger has everything Web3 communities like BAYC are calling for right now.
"Nobody is knocking Discord. It's a great product. It just wasn't built for Web3 communities where so much is at stake. The internet needs a money-first messenger that understands the importance of best security practices. Ultimately, good UX equals user safety," explains Jason Knott, CEO of DeSo Messenger.
The DeSo blockchain is 100% open-source, has 100% open and on-chain data, and money native features that Web3 projects need. Anyone can build the next great decentralized social media app on top of DeSo, which already has 200+ apps in its ecosystem.
In addition to DeSo messenger, another app that recently launched on DeSo is DAODAO, a Web3 social platform that allows you to start, fund, and trade the next big thing. $DESO is listed on Coinbase and notable holders include Sequia, a16z, Coinbase Ventures, and Social Capital.
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: October 28, 2021 to April 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Teladoc Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Teladoc you have until August 5, 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 Teladoc 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 TDOC lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/teladoc-health-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=28450&from=4.
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Private Credit Ecosystem Disrupting Private Markets Experiences Record Growth in First Half of Year, as Demand for Private Credit Opportunities Spiked Amid Extreme Volatility in Public Markets
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percent, the platform powering the future of private markets, saw record-setting volume levels across its end-to-end ecosystem in the first
half of the year, as the environment of market volatility, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty pushed more investors to search for yield stability in the private credit markets and several new borrowers joined the platform.
As of July 2022, Percent investors have earned more than $16 million in interest since the company launched its first deal in 2019. In the first half of this year alone, in the period ending July 31, 2022, investors on the platform earned $5.4 million, a 52% increase in earnings from the same time last year. Meanwhile, the historical average APY for investments on Percent's platform currently sits at 12.38%, while its current average APY is at 15.09%, presenting an extremely attractive opportunity for investors against the current market backdrop where in the first six months of 2022, the S&P 500 tumbled 20.6%.
"The first half of the year was indeed a tumultuous time for the public markets, but at Percent we maintained a strong and steady growth trajectory across all of our business lines, as our platform was designed to offer investors solid opportunities for yield in any market environment," said Nelson Chu, Founder and CEO of Percent. "Now more than ever, our private credit ecosystem is offering rattled investors a private-market alternative option that is known in the industry for having shorter-durations and higher-than-average APYs. At the same time, we are leading the industry forward by bringing public market efficiencies to the private markets."
Key Milestones and Product Launches in 1H of 2022
- In January, Percent launched Percent Underwriter, streamlining the deal-making process for both sell-side and buy-side firms underwriting private credit transactions.
- Also in January, after closing on the acquisition of proprietary portfolio surveillance and risk management technology from MidCap Financial, Percent began building and planning the rollout of its soon-to-launch, AI-driven optimization and surveillance tool.
- In February, Percent entered into a multi-tiered due diligence agreement with MTAG Services, LLC ("MTAG"). This strategic initiative is now enabling Percent to roll out collateral verification capabilities, bringing an institutional-grade layer of oversight to its risk management framework and offering investors on its platform greater confidence and more peace of mind.
- In June, Percent partnered with Anzen to offer the industry's first credit default swap protection on private credit investment offerings.
- Also in the first half of the year, Percent was named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. Ranked No. 16 on the list of fifty companies being spotlighted this year, Percent was recognized for creating an open and welcoming workplace within Fintech. (The annual list put out by Arizent and Best Companies Group is based on compiled survey analysis from judges as well as employees.)
"Adding to our momentum, we successfully launched Corporate Loans in the first half of the year which offers VC-backed startups a fast and seamless way to tap minimally-dilutive venture debt financing options," said Prath Reddy, President of Percent. "This is another example of our suite of solutions offering all parties involved in private credit transactions 'the right product at the right time.' This innovative offering was created as an answer for the many startups that are now facing a slowing pace of VC-funding. At the same time, it brings a new asset class to our platform while opening up venture debt opportunities to accredited investors for the first time."
About Percent
Percent is the platform powering the future of private markets. Founded in 2018, the company leverages proprietary technologies, integrations, and data to bring first-of-its-kind transparency
and efficiency to private credit transactions. Percent's innovative ecosystem enables companies of any size to raise the most flexible debt capital at a low cost through dynamic market pricing and standardized terms. To date, its platforms have powered more than $950 million in transaction volume in a multi-trillion-dollar private credit market.
For more information, visit the Percent website, and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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#HerBigBreak will support three emerging women artists
ATLANTA, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeeHer, the leading movement to eliminate gender bias in advertising and entertainment, and music tech startup Breakr, are proud to announce the launch of an accelerator program to help emerging artists. The program for women artists, known as #HerBigBreakContest, is now open for submissions through April 6.
SeeHer, a global movement of media, marketing and entertainment leaders committed to the accurate depiction of women and girls in marketing, advertising, and media, is working to eliminate gender bias in music through their SeeHer Hear Her initiative. Through this new partnership with Breakr, a marketplace that seamlessly connects emerging artists and brands directly with influencers, the two entities hope to provide unique, compelling opportunities for three women emerging artists.
A panel of entertainment executives and high-profile influencers will help select three emerging women artists for the program. The artists will receive:
- Mentorship by key female music executives
- Opportunities for a live performance
- Coaching and insight on the development of influencer marketing campaigns
Mentors include artist Baby Tate; Dana Droppo, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing, Billboard; Adrienne (Ada) Hopkins, Strategic Partner Manager, Top Creator Communities, YouTube; Amber Grimes, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Love Renaissance (LVRN); and Cori Gadbury, Director, Tour Marketing, United Talent Agency (UTA), among others.
"I'm excited to join Breakr and SeeHer in uplifting independent women artists in music. As someone who built their career independently, I know exactly how difficult it can be for women," said Baby Tate. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to share what I've learned and help these women develop amazing careers!"
"At least half of the next generation of genius musicians out there right now are young women looking for a way in," echoed Dana Droppo. "What a benefit to the world it will be when the industry corrects its gender bias."
Statistics have shown that women artists are severely overlooked and underserved in the music industry. Across popular songs from 2012-2019, women made up less than 22 percent of artists, less than 15 percent of songwriters and less than 3 percent of producers. Through this inaugural #HerBig Break accelerator program, Breakr and SeeHer will help empower three independent women artists and foster business relationships to help their music careers.
"While women are getting more opportunities in front of and behind the mic, we know that there is still work that needs to be done to elevate them in the industry and create an even playing field," said Jeanine Shao Collins, President, SeeHer. "Through SeeHer Hear Her, we are aiming to eliminate the gender bias in music. Partnering with Breakr, who understands the power of music marketing on this accelerator program, we hope to help propel three emerging women artists into the industry. We can't wait to see what participants accomplish."
"Some of the world's most timeless classics are sung, produced, and written by women, yet, women are still very marginalized in the music industry," added Anthony Brown, CEO at Breakr. "At the same time, brands are looking for new ways to organically connect with consumers and culture. We saw this accelerator as an opportunity to connect our artist community with the SeeHer movement to help close this gap. It's a strategic imperative for Breakr to work with the world's leading marketers to construct creative win-win solutions for independent artists, influencers, brands, and fans broadly speaking."
To apply to this program, emerging women artists must post a video of their musical talent on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok with the hashtag #HerBigBreakContest, sign up for a Breakr account, and fill out the online application. Full details of the submission process and the accelerator program can be found at www.musicbreakr.com/herbigbreak. Submissions close April 6th, 2022.
About SeeHer
SeeHer is the leading global movement of media, marketing and entertainment leaders committed to the accurate depiction of women and girls in advertising and media. While strides have been made in recent years to authentically portray women and girls, unconscious bias persists throughout advertising and entertainment. The average age, race, and body type, among other characteristics, of women shown in media still represent only a small fraction of the female population. The SeeHer movement was launched by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) in partnership with The Female Quotient (The FQ) in 2016. To help marketers benchmark success, SeeHer spearheaded the development of the Gender Equality Measure® (GEM®), the first research methodology that quantifies gender bias in ads and programming. GEM® shows that content accurately portraying females dramatically increases both purchase intent and brand reputation. Once complete, the GEM® methodology quickly became the industry standard, winning the prestigious ESOMAR Research Effectiveness Award in 2017 and leading to its global rollout in 2018. Since 2019, the movement has expanded its verticals to include sports (SeeHer In Sports) and music (SeeHer Hear Her). To learn more, visit SeeHer.com and follow SeeHer on social media @SeeHer (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn) and @SeeHerOfficial (TikTok and Twitter).
About Breakr
Breakr is a two-sided marketplace that connects artists and brands directly with influencers to break new music and launch new products. Breakr's music discovery component empowers creatives and allows for authentic collaboration. With a community of over 60,000 creators, Breakr is transforming how artists break their music and how brands succeed in music-driven influencer campaigns.
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NEWARK, Del., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fyle Inc announced the launch of a real-time spend management solution for customers using corporate and small business cards in the US, starting with Visa. Fyle will be one of the first spend management platforms to offer direct, and real-time transaction feeds to users of any Visa-powered credit card, with direct secure enrollment from the cardholder.
Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy, with over 6 million small businesses in the US. They use business credit cards as a crucial tool in their cash management function, yet the experience of managing and accounting for card spend remains manual because of outdated technology from issuing banks.
To tackle this, new spend management startups are issuing their own corporate cards, bypassing the banks. Benefits include real-time visibility, end-user notifications, and cash control. However, these fintechs require minimum cash balances, ranging from 25000 to 250000 USD. These cards are primarily charge cards that don't support any balance rollover, shortening the credit period to a day or month.
Focusing on tech-savvy and funded startups is a great acquisition strategy, but it addresses a tiny market. Card-led fintech accounts for less than 10% of the overall $1.5 trillion commercial card spend in the US, while more than 90% of this spend happens on cards issued by leading banks.
This is where Fyle differs. Instead of asking customers to switch to another business card, Fyle integrates with their existing business credit cards to give them a real-time spend management experience. The instantaneous data from card feeds and receipts are combined and made ready for accounting, vastly reducing manual work for spenders, Finance teams and accounting firms.
"Aprio is excited about the launch and our partnership with Fyle. Together, we will remove insufficiencies and manual work from expense management for businesses, enabling access to enhanced spending data and prompt closing of their books." said Bruce Phillips, Partner & Managing Director of Aprio's Outsourcing Practice, which is ranked 35th on Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms.
The implications are significant. While SMBs get sophisticated AI-enabled spend management software and the freedom to choose their own business credit card, Fyle can offer their product to any business credit card without being dependent on the bank's tech stack. This offers unique collaboration opportunities to comarket the solution to banks' business customers.
Fyle is initially launching this solution for the Visa network and will support other networks over the next few quarters.
"Fyle's integration with Visa is very exciting as it offers their users the opportunity to utilize their own business cards in support of business spend management initiatives. Fyle's 'bring your own card' approach has the potential to provide real-time insights, visibility and control to the millions of small businesses that use business and corporate cards as cash management tools," said Kevin Permenter, Research Director for Financial Applications at IDC.
The real-time feed reduces manual effort for employees and accountants alike. Employees can turn in receipts from everyday apps like text messages, Gmail, Outlook, MS Teams, and Slack, and on the go via Fyle's iOS and Android mobile apps. Fyle's AI-enabled engine instantly codes spend information, assigns it to the right projects & cost centers, and pushes the data to cloud-first ERP and accounting software like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, or Xero.
"With this launch, we can offer all customers who have Visa business credit cards access to powerful, AI-driven software to track & manage their card spending. It also gives us the opportunity to collaborate with card issuers who are losing business to new-age corporate card products," said Yashwanth Madhusudhan, CEO and Founder of Fyle. "For the first time ever, customers won't have to switch their credit cards to get the best spend management experience."
Learn more about Fyle's real-time spend management at https://www.fylehq.com/visa-business-credit-cards. Fyle also runs an exclusive partner program for Accounting firms. To learn more about the program visit https://www.fylehq.com/partners/accounting-firms.
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Low interest rates, consumer preference for more expensive vehicle types expected to support sales gains through 2025
CLEVELAND, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail sales of new motor vehicles (MVs) in the US are forecast to increase 3.2% annually in unit terms through 2025, according to Motor Vehicles: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Suppliers will benefit from a continuation of low interest rates as well as easing supply chain constraints on MV production. Other factors such as increasing disposable personal incomes, an expanding population, and growth in freight, construction, and mining activity will also support growth in retail sales. Further gains over the forecast period will be limited by:
- ongoing retirement of baby boomers
- later acquisition of drivers' licenses among young people
- the US urban population growing faster than the general population, expanding the size of a cohort with easy access to public transport and ridesharing services
- increasing reliability of vehicles
Ongoing competition from used vehicle sales will continue to restrain sales of new MVs. However, the current limited availability of used vehicles will mitigate this constraint in the near term.
Retail sales of motor vehicles in unit terms are expected to rise 1.7% in 2021. A release of pent-up demand will lead to growth in vehicle sales following delayed purchases in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty. Low interest rates will further support this trend. However, a vehicle production shortage will raise prices and restrain availability, preventing faster gains.
In value terms, US retail sales of new MVs are forecast to see growth of 5.5% annually through 2025. In addition to rising unit sales, sales in value terms will be boosted by an increase in average vehicle prices and ongoing consumer preference for more expensive SUVs, CUVs, and light trucks, as well as ongoing adoption of more expensive electric vehicles. Sales are expected to grow over 17% in 2021, driven by price increases, dealer markups, and competition between consumers as they draw from pandemic-related savings to buy from a limited supply. Many consumers began making new MV purchases in 2021 that they delayed making the previous year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, prices will be driven up as growing demand is met with reduced supply caused by a shortage of semiconductor chips.
These and other key insights are featured in Motor Vehicles: United States. This report forecasts to 2021 and 2025 US motor vehicle retail sales in units and nominal US dollars, as well as production in units. Total new retail sales and production volumes are segmented by type in terms of:
- light-duty trucks
- automobiles
- medium-duty trucks
- heavy-duty trucks
- medium- and heavy-duty buses
Total new vehicle retail sales in value terms are segmented by type as follows:
- light-duty trucks
- automobiles
- medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses
To illustrate historical trends, total retail sales, total production, and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2010 to 2020.
Other forms of motorized transport equipment, such as all-terrain vehicles; bicycles; military armored vehicles and tanks; motorcycles; off-road agriculture, construction, and mining equipment; race cars; snowmobiles; and parts are excluded from the scope of this report. New MV leases originated are included in volume retail sales figures. Re-exports of motor vehicles are excluded from demand figures.
This report includes the results of a proprietary national online consumer survey of US adults (age 18+). This Freedonia Focus Reports National Survey has a sample size of 1690, screened for response quality, and representative of the US population on the demographic measures of age, gender, geographic region, race/ethnicity, household income, and the presence/absence of children in the household.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Motor-Vehicles-United-States-FF85029/?progid=91541
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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GARLAND, Tx (KDAF) — Need an idea for a night out this weekend? Why not go see a theatrical production in Garland?
Starting Friday, Sept. 9, The Garland Civic Theatre will begin performances of the Broadway musical Carnival! There’s more, on top of that Buff Shurr, one of the original cast members of Carnival! will be consulting on this show.
The actor now lives in Garland. Buff started out as a roustabout and dance captain in the original 1961 Broadway production of Carnival! then took over as Marco when James Mitchell left the show.
Buff turns 95 this week and Garland Civic is dedicating this show to him to celebrate. They are also offering a chance to meet Buff. After the opening night show, they will host a reception to honor Buff so people can visit him and ask him about his Broadway days.
The musical will run at Granville Arts Center (located at 300 North 5th St. Garland, Texas) from Sept. 9 – 25. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets cost $22 per ticket.
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Georgia prisoner sentenced to die in guard killings
EATONTON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prisoner convicted of killing two guards during an escape from a prison transport bus five years ago has been sentenced to die.
A jury on Thursday agreed unanimously on a death sentence for Ricky Dubose in the June 2017 shooting deaths of Sgt. Christopher Monica and Sgt. Curtis Billue, news outlets reported. The jury on Monday had found him guilty of charges including murder.
A second prisoner charged in the killings, Donnie Rowe, was convicted of murder in September. A judge sentenced him to serve life in prison without parole after jurors couldn’t agree whether he should be sentenced to death.
Dubose and Rowe escaped together from the bus in Putnam County, southeast of Atlanta, on June 13, 2017, and were arrested in Tennessee days later.
Dubose was accused of firing the gun that killed the officers after he and Rowe slipped out of handcuffs and burst through an unlocked gate at the front of the bus. Prosecutors say Dubose grabbed one of the officers’ weapons and shot Monica, the guard, and then Billue, the driver, both in the head. Security cameras on the bus recorded the violent escape and roughly 30 other prisoners witnessed the killings.
An attorney for Dubose had acknowledged in her opening statement that Dubose was guilty, but she said the jury should find him guilty and intellectually disabled or guilty but mentally ill. That would have made him ineligible for the death penalty.
Prosecutors rejected the defense arguments, saying Dubose was an intelligent and calculated killer.
Dubose, 29, was already serving a 20-year sentence for a 2015 armed robbery and assault in Elbert County when he escaped. He had been in prison earlier, as well.
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Mystery rocket crashes into moon, leaving a double crater
Published: Jun. 27, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
(CNN) - NASA is trying to figure out where the rocket that crashed on the moon came from.
NASA says astronomers noticed the rocket on a collision course with the moon last year. It crashed March 4 and left a double crater.
At least 37 NASA rocket bodies have created “spacecraft impacts” on the moon, according to 2016 data from Arizona State University. This is the first time, however, that a rocket caused two craters on the moon.
NASA says two large masses on each end of the rocket may have caused the two craters.
So far, no country has taken responsibility for the rocket.
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Police and the FBI are searching for a three-month-old baby who they say was kidnapped in San Jose, California, as the infant's grandmother was unloading groceries Monday.
The grandmother, who was watching the baby, Brandon Cuellar, while his mother was at work, took the child inside her apartment and went back outside for a short time to unload groceries, the San Jose Police Department said.
In the time the baby was alone, a man entered the apartment and took the child, SJPD said.
Cuellar was last seen wearing a white long-sleeved onesie that had dinosaurs printed on it, police said. Investigators described the suspect as a male wearing black pants, a dark blue shirt and grey shoes with white trim. He was also wearing a black face mask and grey baseball hat, police said.
Police released images from surveillance video showing a man walking on a sidewalk with a covered car seat, which investigators said contained the child.
"Today someone is walking around with a three-month-old baby that they didn't have yesterday," SJPD Sgt. Christian Camarillo said at a news conference Monday. "If you have this baby, please get that baby back to his mother. We can deal with the consequences after."
The suspect appears to be a stranger and neither the baby's grandmother nor mother recognize the man, Camarillo said. The child's mother is speaking with police, according to Camarillo. He said the child's father is currently incarcerated.
FBI agents and police officers were going door-to-door Monday night searching for information and potential witnesses, SJPD tweeted. The FBI's Child Abduction Response Team is aiding in the investigation, according to Camarillo.
"Anybody who is a mother or father, you don't love anything more than you love your child," Camarillo said.
An Amber Alert has not been issued since the police don't have information on a suspect's vehicle or license plate, Camarillo said, but an Endangered Missing Advisory has been activated by the California Highway Patrol.
Police are also asking people in the area to check their doorbell cameras and surveillance videos to see if they have any footage of the man carrying the car seat.
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Jada Toys unveils huge action figure expansion at 2022 San Diego Comic Con
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Jada Toys, leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, announces the expansion of its action figures product offerings with a new line of characters from some of the most loved entertainment properties. Jada joins forces with global video game developer and publisher, Capcom, to collaborate, design and develop figures from the iconic Street Fighter™ and Mega Man™ franchises.
Jada Toys' line of authentic and detailed figures continues to expand and include premiere properties appealing to fans of all ages. Along with their successful launches to date, Jada Toys' Action Figures offering at San Diego Comic Con will also include the Next Level Universal Monsters 6" Frankenstein's Monster deluxe figure set, as well as Cheetos and General Mills action figures.
"These franchises have sparked imagination and captured the hearts of people around the world for decades," said Bill Simons, CEO of Jada Toys. "We are eager to further expand our partnerships to provide fans and collectors of all ages with an opportunity to celebrate the connection with these remarkable franchises. We are excited to be back in person at San Diego Comic Con to showcase the new launches and sneak peeks."
Check out Jada Toys at San Diego Comic Con from July 21st to July 24th at booth #3746 where you will be able to get the first look at their latest action figures AND get your hands on the fourth annual convention exclusive as they unveil The Batman Batmobile Black Chrome 1:24 Die-Cast.
Pre-sale for the new action figures begins this fall at jadanextlevel.com. To stay up to date on all upcoming releases visit Jada Toys social channels.
Jada Toys is a privately held leading toy manufacturer. Founded in 1999, Jada has developed a worldwide presence at retail. Their strong focus on pop, trend, and car culture has grown their portfolio from die-cast vehicles and radio control to include collectibles and action figures, dolls, preschool toys, and more. Partnering with best-in-class entertainment studios allows collaboration that has resulted in extensive lines of licensed product that appeals to collectors, kids, and families. Proprietary lines accompany the licensed product to round out Jada Toys' offerings. Jada Toys is the US based division of the Simba Dickie Group. Visit Jada Toys at jadatoys.com.
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SINGAPORE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MAXN), a global leader in solar innovation and channels, today announced the appointment of Kris Sennesael to its Board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Sennesael was also appointed as chair of the Audit Committee of the Board and as a member of the Compensation and Coordination Committees.
"I am delighted to welcome Kris to the Maxeon's Board," said Jeff Waters, Chief Executive Officer of Maxeon Solar Technologies. "Kris is a global operational Chief Financial Officer with experience leading finance organizations of increasing scale and responsibility in Europe, Asia and the United States. His strong technology background and success as a public company CFO make him a great fit for our Board."
Kris Sennesael has over 25 years of experience in the high tech industry and has served as Chief Financial Officer for several public companies. He is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Skyworks Solutions, an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors with over $5 billion in revenues. As CFO of Skyworks, Kris works closely with the CEO, the executive team, and Board of Directors to drive strategic direction for profitable growth and value creation. Previously, Mr. Sennesael served as Chief Financial Officer for Enphase Energy, a semiconductor-based renewable energy solutions provider, from September 2012 to August 2016. Earlier, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Standard Microsystems Corporation, a global fabless semiconductor company, from January 2009 to August 2012, prior to which he held financial positions at ON Semiconductor, AMI Semiconductor, and Alcatel Microelectronics.
Don Colvin, chairman of the Board, said, "We are pleased to welcome Kris as new director to the Maxeon's Board at this important time. We are confident he will provide valuable perspectives as Maxeon continues to execute on its global growth strategy and enhance value for all Maxeon shareholders."
"I am honored to join Maxeon's Board of directors," said Kris Sennesael. "Maxeon has a strong reputation for solar technology innovation, a solid brand built on over 35 years of history and a trusted global partner network. I look forward to working with Jeff, Don and the other Board members and contributing to the company's ongoing success."
Mr. Sennesael succeeds Kevin Kennedy who resigned from the Board effective June 1, 2022 following the recent public listing of Quanergy Systems for which Mr. Kennedy currently serves as chief executive officer and chairman of the Board, as previously announced by the company.
Waters concluded, "On behalf of the entire Board, I thank Kevin for his valuable perspective and incredible commitment to Maxeon over the past nearly two years. His numerous contributions and thoughtful insights have been invaluable, and we are grateful for everything he has done for Maxeon."
For more on the Maxeon's Board of directors, click here.
Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:MAXN) is Powering Positive Change™. Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon designs and manufactures Maxeon® and SunPower® brand solar panels, and has sales operations in more than 100 countries, operating under the SunPower brand in certain countries outside the United States. The company is a leader in solar innovation with access to over 1,000 patents and two best-in-class solar panel product lines. Maxeon products span the global rooftop and solar power plant markets through a network of more than 1,400 trusted partners and distributors. A pioneer in sustainable solar manufacturing, Maxeon leverages a 35-year history in the solar industry and numerous awards for its technology. For more information about how Maxeon is Powering Positive Change™ visit us at www.maxeon.com, on LinkedIn and on Twitter @maxeonsolar.
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Custom health plan leverages significant discounts with local focus on plan sponsors in the Greater Houston Area
IRVING, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthSmart, one of the nation's largest third party administrators of health plans for employers and plan sponsors, announced the launch of Houston SmartCare™, a comprehensive level-funded health plan that offers market leading discounts to Houston-area small to mid-sized employers. The plan offers significant savings and protection for plan sponsors and features access to leading hospitals, facilities and providers in Greater Houston through Employers Health Network (EHN).
Houston SmartCare delivers a transparent, all-inclusive model that offers predictable costs through a level-funded plan with no additional risk for employers and significantly lower premiums than mainstream fully-insured programs. The program also offers financial security with stop loss coverage to protect plans from catastrophic claims.
In addition to a comprehensive health benefits plan, Houston SmartCare boasts a superior member experience through its Concierge Advisor Team who works to guide members and help them navigate their healthcare journey every step of the way.
Houston SmartCare is available across an eight-county area in Greater Houston, and is a collaborative effort of HealthSmart, EHN, and Elan Insurance Group.
"This new health plan designed especially for the Greater Houston area is another example of how HealthSmart approaches our organizational mission of reducing costs for plan sponsors and delivering premium healthcare solutions to our members," said Craig Julien, CEO for HealthSmart. "This program demonstrates an innovative approach to help plan sponsors in the Houston area control their health benefit costs by providing deeply discounted access to the area's top hospitals and providers through EHN." Julien added, "This is big news for small and medium employer groups and Houston SmartCare is truly a game-changer for our broker community in terms of providing quality healthcare options with deep discounts."
Omar Haedo, president of Elan Insurance Group, sees Houston SmartCare as a comprehensive solution that solves several problems for plan sponsors in the Houston area. "Plan sponsors typically must work with several players to build their health plans," said Haedo. "By bringing together experts in the areas of most concern to small and mid-sized plan sponsors, we have created a one-stop solution that offers a top-quality, focused provider network, critical stop loss coverage, and comprehensive third-party administration services, relieving area health plan sponsors of the burden of shopping for these services individually."
Brokers, employers and plan sponsors can learn more about the program or request more information at www.houstonsmartcare.com.
HealthSmart will showcase the Houston SmartCare health plan at an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. CDT. The webinar will share more information for brokers that serve Houston-area plan sponsors. Registration is available at www.houstonsmartcare.com/webinar.
About HealthSmart
HealthSmart is one of the largest third party administrators in the country and the premier provider of innovative, customizable and scalable healthcare solutions for employers, brokers and payers. We partner with plan sponsors to provide key services needed to reduce healthcare costs and manage members with dignity and respect. HealthSmart is the one-stop source for health plan needs, including health plan benefit administration, pharmacy benefit management, care management and wellness programs and provider networks. For more information, visit www.healthsmart.com. Follow HealthSmart on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
About EHN
Employers Health Network (EHN) embraces a high-performance network model that helps employers provide exceptional quality healthcare benefits at lower cost. Our unique network model helps both employers and members save immediately and save over time through a sustainable model with our high-quality and accountable network partners. For more information, visit www.employershealthnetwork.com.
About Elan Insurance Group
ELAN Insurance Group is a group of companies headquartered in Miami collaborating to bring competitive, cutting-edge health insurance products to the marketplace. From traditional comprehensive plans to self-funded plans, ELAN tailors its offering to meet the needs of employers and individuals across the Caribbean and the United States. For more information, visit www.elan.insure.
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By combining AI-guided echocardiograms and Virtual-First cardiology care, the new partnership enables early disease identification and management for patients from the comfort of their homes
BRISBANE, Calif. and NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caption Health, the leader in providing services and AI to improve heart ultrasound access, and Heartbeat Health, the nation's largest Virtual Cardiology company, today announced a partnership that will enable providers to offer their patients earlier access to cardiovascular care than ever before possible. In this partnership, Caption Health's Caption Care™ clinicians will perform heart ultrasounds in convenient locations, even a patient's home, using the Caption AI platform, while Heartbeat Health virtual cardiologists receive, read, and interpret the ultrasounds remotely through their telemedicine platform. Heartbeat will then provide televisits and discuss findings with primary care teams for patients with abnormal cardiac findings via their virtual programs.
Together, the partners are increasing access to early cardiac evaluations and care by providing these two innovations as a value-based bundle for health providers, payers, and value-based care organizations. Limited access to cardiac diagnosis and care has long contributed to health disparities between regions and communities, a problem exacerbated by the pandemic. For example, a recent study of patients receiving care through the Veterans Affairs Health System showed that individuals who had recovered from Covid-19 infections after one year had a greater than 50% rate of risk for heart conditions like heart failure compared to patients not exposed to COVID1.
"This is an ideal coupling of patient-centric services, which will open up access to life-saving early heart disease detection and Heartbeat Health's top-tier cardiologist network and virtual care," said Steve Cashman, CEO of Caption Health. "Whether it's heart wellness for patients with risk factors, ambulatory care for patients with non-urgent symptoms or convenient follow-up echos to help patients avoid costly and complex readmissions, we believe our joint offering will have a profound impact on the quality and cost of cardiac care for millions of patients."
The partnership builds on an early stage collaboration between Caption and Heartbeat to find heart failure among patients in at-risk populations where access to echocardiograms is limited. In studies across Heartbeat and Caption, the partners performed nearly 1,000 echocardiograms among a Medicare Advantage population at high risk for cardiovascular disease, revealing over 60% had clinically actionable findings.
"This partnership addresses a significant gap in today's management and care of structural heart disease – particularly in the early identification and management of heart failure," said Dr. Jeff Wessler, a cardiologist and Heartbeat Health's co-founder and CEO. "There are high rates of undiagnosed heart failure, and too often these patients stay under the radar until showing up to the emergency room already quite sick. But finding and managing these patients early in their course can make a world of difference in terms of outcomes. The combination of Caption Health's AI-guided ultrasound and services with our connected virtual-first cardiology capabilities can unlock huge clinical and cost-saving benefits. It is value-based cardiology fundamentally reimagined."
The program will be sold to health providers, payers, and organizations focused on value-based care.
Caption Health has developed the AI platform that enables heart ultrasound access for early disease detection – when there is the highest potential for impact. The company's Caption Care services offer health providers, payers, and value-based care organizations convenient and cost-effective echos for their members, leveraging its Caption AI technology platform. In 2021, Caption Health was recognized as one of TIME's 100 Best Inventions and a winner of Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech for health. Caption Health's platform is used at leading hospitals, clinics, and physician organizations, and is cited in several peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Cardiology and Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. For more information, visit captionhealth.com.
Heartbeat Health is a Virtual-First Cardiology solution revolutionizing the delivery of cardiovascular care. Cardiology, like many specialties, is reactive with a focus on the already sick; Our Virtual-first model delivers preventive measures before heart health conditions develop and progress. Heartbeat leverages real-time clinical data and device connectivity to diagnose and deliver proactive heart care - helping provider groups and healthcare organizations identify, monitor, and manage cardiovascular care for their at-risk member populations. Powered by a connected ecosystem of heart health providers, Heartbeat delivers a range of clinical services, including same-day diagnostic reads, televisits, and virtual care programs for patients with atrial fibrillation, vascular disease, and heart failure. Virtual-First Cardiology has arrived. Learn more at heartbeathealth.com
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1 "Heart-disease risk soars after COVID — even with a mild case" Nature (2022)
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Get paid to spend the rest of your summer taking retro beach vacations
(Gray News) - Hotels.com is looking for someone to spend the rest of their summer traveling to the best retro beach motels across the country.
The “Retro Beach Motelier” will receive a $10,000 stipend to spend on the trips, as well as a $5,000 salary. You’ll also be able to bring a friend along.
The suggested itinerary includes “cozy coastal gems dripping in nostalgia” like The Pearl Hotel in San Diego and Vagabond Hotel in Miami.
You’ll be expected to indulge in offline activities and document your trips for future generations using a classic polaroid camera. The photos will be posted to Hotels.com to attract new visitors to the motels.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The application deadline is Aug. 5, and a winner will be chosen and notified by Aug. 12.
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Files Voluntary Petitions for Chapter 11 Protection to Implement Restructuring; Proposed Plan of Reorganization Creates Efficient Path to Resume Account Access and Return Value to Customers
Voyager Has Approximately $1.3 Billion of Crypto Assets on the Platform, More Than $350 Million of Cash Held in the FBO Account for Customers at Metropolitan Commercial Bank, and Claims Against Three Arrows Capital of More Than $650 Million1
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2), today announced that it has commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 process to maximize value for all stakeholders. As part of this process, the Company and its main operating subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York (the "Court"). The Company intends to seek recognition of the Chapter 11 case of Voyager in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) pursuant to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.
"This comprehensive reorganization is the best way to protect assets on the platform and maximize value for all stakeholders, including customers," said Stephen Ehrlich, Chief Executive Officer of Voyager. "Voyager's platform was built to empower investors by providing access to crypto asset trading with simplicity, speed, liquidity, and transparency. While I strongly believe in this future, the prolonged volatility and contagion in the crypto markets over the past few months, and the default of Three Arrows Capital ("3AC") on a loan from the Company's subsidiary, Voyager Digital, LLC, require us to take deliberate and decisive action now. The chapter 11 process provides an efficient and equitable mechanism to maximize recovery."
The proposed Plan of Reorganization ("Plan") would, upon implementation, resume account access and return value to customers. Under this Plan, which is subject to change given ongoing discussions with other parties, and requires Court approval, customers with crypto in their account(s) will receive in exchange a combination of the crypto in their account(s), proceeds from the 3AC recovery, common shares in the newly reorganized Company, and Voyager tokens. The plan contemplates an opportunity for customers to elect the proportion of common equity and crypto they will receive, subject to certain maximum thresholds.
Customers with USD deposits in their account(s) will receive access to those funds after a reconciliation and fraud prevention process is completed with Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
The Company continues to evaluate all strategic alternatives to maximize value for stakeholders.
The Company has over $110 million of cash and owned crypto assets on hand, which will provide liquidity to support day-to-day operations during the Chapter 11 process, in addition to more than $350 million of cash held in the For Benefit of Customers (FBO) account at Metropolitan Commercial Bank. Voyager also has approximately $1.3 billion of crypto assets on its platform, plus claims against Three Arrows Capital ("3AC") of more than $650 million.
Voyager previously announced that its subsidiary, Voyager Digital LLC, issued a notice of default to 3AC for failure to make the required payments on its previously disclosed loan of 15,250 BTC and $350 million USDC. Voyager is actively pursuing all available remedies for recovery from 3AC, including through the court-supervised processes in the British Virgin Islands and New York.
The Company also announced the appointment of a four new independent directors: Matthew Ray at Voyager Digital Ltd.; Scott Vogel at Voyager Digital Holdings, Inc.; and Jill Frizzley and Timothy Pohl at Voyager Digital LLC. Information regarding their backgrounds and relevant experience is included at the end of this release.
As part of the reorganization process, the Company will file customary "First Day" motions to allow it to maintain operations in the ordinary course. Voyager intends to pay its employees in the usual manner and continue their primary benefits and certain customer programs without disruption. The Company expects to receive court approval for all these routine requests. Trading, deposits, withdrawals and loyalty rewards on the Voyager platform remain temporarily suspended.
Parties with questions about the chapter 11 process may contact the Company's Claims Agent, Stretto, at +1 (855) 473-8665 (toll-free in the U.S.) or +1 (949) 271-6507 (for parties outside the U.S.). They have also set up a website at http://cases.stretto.com/Voyager, which includes court documents and other information.
To effectuate the restructuring process, the Company has engaged Moelis & Company and The Consello Group as financial advisors, Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisors, and Berkeley Research Group, LLC, as restructuring advisor.
Matthew Ray joins as an independent director of Voyager Digital Ltd. Mr. Ray is the Founder and Managing Partner of Portage Point Partners where he has served as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chairman, Lead Independent Director, Special Restructuring Committee Chairperson and Strategic Advisor leading wide-ranging transformations and restructurings for both private and public companies.
Scott Vogel joins as an independent director of Voyager Digital Holdings, Inc. Mr. Vogel has broad experience sitting on numerous boards of directors for financially distressed companies in a diverse set of industries. Mr. Vogel carefully and skillfully manages complex situations, develops restructuring plans and post-restructuring organizational priorities, builds consensus amongst and between stakeholders and management, executes complex capital market and corporate transactions, facilitates clear lines of communication, and aligns management incentives to ensure accountability.
Jill Frizzley joins as an independent director of Voyager Digital LLC. Ms. Frizzley is a corporate governance expert with significant experience serving on boards of directors and advising on corporate governance, restructuring, bankruptcies, and mergers and acquisitions. Leveraging over two decades of legal practice in financial restructuring and insolvency, Ms. Frizzley has a deep wealth of knowledge encompassing corporate, financial, and governance matters across a wide range of industries.
Timothy Pohl joins as an independent director of Voyager Digital LLC. Mr. Pohl has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of corporate restructurings and financing, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, liquidity and balance sheet assessment and analysis, capital markets, corporate law, restructuring law, and litigation. Mr. Pohl currently serves as a Senior Advisor in a number of situations, as well as an Independent Director for a number of corporations. Mr. Pohl has also advised across a wide range of industries and has provided expert testimony on valuation and corporate and restructuring matters.
Voyager Digital Ltd.'s (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) US subsidiary, Voyager Digital, LLC, is a cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost-efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 100 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.
Certain information in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the restructuring process, the restructuring Plan, available remedies for recovery from 3AC, intended filings as part of the restructuring process, resumption of account access, return of value to customers, the ability of Voyager to continue as a going concern, exploration of strategic alternatives, discussions with third parties in respect of strategic alternatives and the results of those discussions, the temporary nature of the suspension of the platform, future growth and performance of the business, the exploration of strategic alternatives, future adoption of digital assets, anticipated trends and challenges in our business and industry, the regulation of digital assets offerings, the impact of the 3AC default on the Company, the Company's liquidity and ability to satisfy customer orders and withdrawals and the Company's anticipated results may constitute forward looking information (collectively, forward-looking statements), which can be identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue" or "believe" (or the negatives) or other similar variations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Voyager's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. It is uncertain as to the timing or results of the restructuring process or the terms of the final restructuring plan, when account access will resume, the value to be returned to customers, what amount Voyager will be able to recover from 3AC for non-payment or the legal remedies available to Voyager in connection with such non-payment or the impact on the future business, cash flows, liquidity and prospects of Voyager as a result of 3AC's non-payment. Forward looking statements are subject to the risk that the global economy, industry, or the Company's businesses and investments do not perform as anticipated, that revenue or expenses estimates may not be met or may be materially less or more than those anticipated, that parties to whom the Company lends assets are able to repay such loans in full and in a timely manner, that trading momentum does not continue or the demand for trading solutions declines, customer acquisition does not increase as planned, product and international expansion do not occur as planned, risks of compliance with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to the business and those other risks contained in the Company's public filings, including in its Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form (AIF). Factors that could cause actual results of the Company and its businesses to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the results of the restructuring process and the terms of the restructuring plan, if such a plan is ultimately agreed to, the results from the exploration of strategic alternatives, the inability to resume trading, deposits, withdrawals and rewards on the platform in a timely manner, an inability to drawdown under the credit facility or access other sources of financing, an increase in customer demands for withdrawals from the platform, any insolvency or similar proceedings with respect to 3AC, our ability to find a strategic alternative, a decline in the digital asset market or general economic conditions; changes in laws or approaches to regulation, the failure or delay in the adoption of digital assets and the blockchain ecosystem by institutions; changes in the volatility of crypto currency, changes in demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum, changes in the status or classification of cryptocurrency assets, cybersecurity breaches, a delay or failure in developing infrastructure for the trading businesses or achieving mandates and gaining traction; failure to grow assets under management, an adverse development with respect to an issuer or party to the transaction or failure to obtain a required regulatory approval. Readers are cautioned that Assets on Platform and trading volumes fluctuate and may increase and decrease from time to time and that such fluctuations are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements, past and present performance and trends are not guarantees of future performance, accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, current or past performance, or current or past trends. Information identifying assumptions, risks, and uncertainties relating to the Company are contained in its filings with the Canadian securities regulators available at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements in this press release are applicable only as of the date of this release or as of the date specified in the relevant forward-looking statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. The Company assumes no obligation to provide operational updates, except as required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements, unless required by law. Readers are cautioned that past performance is not indicative of future performance. There is no assurance that the funds available under the loan agreement will be available or, even if available will, together with any other assets of Voyager be sufficient to safeguard assets.
The TSX has not approved or disapproved of the information contained herein.
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Victim of wire fraud? If you used Western Union, you may be entitled to reimbursement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida wire-fraud victims who were tricked into sending money to scammers through Western Union may be eligible for reimbursement.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Tuesday that victims who sent money through Western Union from Jan. 1, 2004 to Jan. 19, 2017 may be entitled to financial reimbursement from the company.
“There are millions of dollars available to victims of scammers who utilized Western Union as part of their unlawful schemes—but action must be taken soon. If you believe you are eligible, please file a claim by July 1,” AG Moody wrote in a press release.
According to an investigation, the scheme targeted victims using a multitude of scams including grandparent scams, lottery scams, romance scams and others. The fraudster would convince a target to wire money using Western Union and never provide the victim with the promised items, rewards or services. Moody also warns there is a potential that scammers will attempt to use this settlement as a chance to run another claim.
.Eligible Floridians looking to file a claim should be wary of additional reimbursement scams and consider the tips below to avoid falling prey:
- Know that payment is not necessary to file a claim;
- Be wary that phone numbers and emails can be spoofed to appear from a trusted source;
- Never send money to someone who insists on helping you file a claim; and
- Contact Western Union or the Federal Trade Commission using the contact information on the organizations’ websites if suspicious of a possible reimbursement-related scam.
Western Union mailed a Petition for Remission Form to identified victims. If a consumer did not receive the pre-filed petition, but believes they are eligible for reimbursement, additional filing information can be found here.
You claim must be submitted by July 1, 2022.
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The 911 call starts with a jarring observation: "A car just went through my neighbor's house."
Anne Heche had crashed her blue Mini Cooper into a home in Los Angeles on August 5, and the caller, as heard in a recording obtained and published by TMZ, was unaware that the veteran actor was behind the wheel, or that anyone was still in the car at the time. The caller told the dispatcher that the car was about 10 feet into the house.
Everyone in the home was accounted for, the caller said, adding that he was unsure how many people were in the car when it crashed.
"Somebody is opening the back to see if we can access because they're kinda trapped ... inside the car," the caller continued. In the background, a voice yelled "fire!" and another one called out for hoses as the dispatcher tried to determine whether the smoke was in the home or car.
Heche's crash into the two-story house in the Mar Vista neighborhood ignited a fiery blaze that took 59 firefighters over an hour to extinguish, authorities said. She suffered serious burns and other injuries, and was in a coma until her death Sunday.
While questions remain about that tragic day, more information has come to light about events leading up to Heche's crash.
A red wig and a 'random' morning encounter
About 20 minutes before Heche's car collided into the home, she made an innocuous purchase: a red wig at a hair salon in Venice, about two miles away from the scene of the crash.
Around 10:35 a.m. that day, she entered the hair salon through a back door, owner Richard Glass told the Los Angeles Times.
She looked at wigs on a shelf in the shampoo area and picked a blue one. Glass told her that wig was already taken, so she opted for a red wig instead, he told the publication.
Glass recognized her, and the pair took selfies, one of which he posted on Instagram.
"So I met @anneheche today and she purchased a #redwig so random," he wrote in the caption.
With a beaming smile -- her blonde hair in a short, rumpled cut -- Heche held on to her new wig in the photo.
Glass used the time stamp on the photos to estimate Heche's arrival time at the salon, he told the publication. It turned out to be one of her final photos before the crash.
When reached by CNN, Glass declined to provide further details, saying the "bizarre and horrific" situation has been hard to process and has taken a toll on him.
"I've quickly found that it's been difficult to navigate the ... cyber bullying from strangers, the random phone calls and all of the outreach that come from it -- as well as the overwhelming feelings of grief I have at seeing the tragic loss of someone's life," he told CNN.
Around 20 minutes later, a fiery crash into a two-story home
Shortly after her stop at the hair salon, Heche's speeding car barreled into a home in Los Angeles, police said. Video from the scene showed the charred shell of the car and clouds of smoke.
"Solo passenger vehicle struck and came to rest well within a 738 square foot two-story home built in 1952, causing structural compromise and erupting in heavy fire," the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a statement.
It took the nearly 60 firefighters about 65 minutes to extinguish the flames and rescue Heche, authorities said. She rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Lynne Mishele lived in the home with her puppies, Bree and Rueban, and tortoise Marley. They barely made it out alive, but lost nearly everything in the fire, neighbor Roy Morgen told CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS. Heche's car stopped about two feet away from where Mishele was sitting, Morgen said.
Just before the crash, Heche was involved in a separate hit-and-run incident, but her serious injuries prevented officers from questioning her about it, a law enforcement source said. LAPD authorities told CNN that there are no plans to release additional details on that incident.
At the time of the crash, Heche was involved in several projects, including the "Better Together" podcast, which highlighted meaningful friendships. In an episode of the podcast released before the crash, Heche talked about having a bad day. "Today's been a very unique day," she said in the podcast. "I don't know what happened, sometimes days just suck."
It's unclear when the episode was recorded. Not much is known about her whereabouts that morning until minutes before the crash.
A 911 call and panic over a trapped victim
The 911 call provides insight into the panic at the scene of the crash.
In the frantic audio, the caller told dispatch that the car moved so fast, it's in the second room of the home. "Like 10 feet into the house," the caller said.
Later the caller told dispatch the car was on fire and the smoke was turning "really black," while others yelled in the background that someone was trapped in the car. Sirens blared in the background.
"Here comes the paramedic," the caller said. Dispatch urged the caller to stay on the phone until the medics start helping the victim.
A positive drug test and a dismissed investigation
Heche was hospitalized in critical condition following the crash.
Detectives got a search warrant for her blood sample, and tests later showed she was under the influence of narcotics, police said.
Her spokesperson told CNN the actress had a significant pulmonary injury that required a ventilator and severe burns. Her family and friends later said she also experienced a severe anoxic brain injury, which occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen.
Until her death Sunday, she was kept on life support to determine whether her organs were viable for donation and a match was made.
The LAPD initially announced that she was under investigation for felony DUI after her blood work showed signs of impairment, elevating it from a misdemeanor DUI.
After her death, authorities dropped their felony investigation into the crash, police said.
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RENO, Nev., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - i-80 GOLD CORP. (TSX: IAU) (NYSE: IAUX) ("i-80", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has begun shipping ore from operations at the Granite Creek Mine to Nevada Gold Mines LLC ("NGM"), Twin Creeks processing facility, as per the Company's toll-milling agreement negotiated as a part of the acquisition of the Lone Tree property. This shipment represents another major milestone achieved, ahead of schedule, in i-80's 2022 comprehensive plan (see press release dated January 12, 2022).
"This milestone is another key achievement realized by the i-80 operations team, who's hard work and focus has paved the way to make this historic event possible", stated Matt Gili, President & COO of i-80. "The goal now is to continue to advance development, ramping up mining to 450 tons per day by the end of the year and further accelerate mining in 2023 to achieve our target of 1,000 tons per day in H2-2023."
Given timing of the testing of the initial ore sent to NGM under the toll-milling agreement, and an initial blending program by NGM, the Company does not expect to report ounces from Granite Creek until the fourth quarter of 2022.
The Granite Creek Property is strategically located proximal to Nevada Gold Mines' Turquoise Ridge and Twin Creeks mines at the north end of the Battle Mountain-Eureka Trend, at its intersection with the Getchell gold belt in Nevada (See Figure 2). High-grade mineralization occurs in a near-identical geological setting as that at the multi-million-ounce Turquoise Ridge Mine located immediately to the north; proximal to a major regional fault (the Getchell or Range Front fault) on the eastern edge of the large Osgood Mountains intrusive complex. The Granite Creek deposit remains open at depth and along strike from the existing underground workings and step-out drilling aimed at expanding resources is currently underway.
i-80 Gold Corp. is a well-financed, Nevada-focused, mining company with a goal of achieving mid-tier gold producer status through the development of multiple deposits within the Company's advanced-stage property portfolio anticipated to be processed at the centrally located Lone Tree processing facility and autoclave.
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including but not limited to, the expansion or mineral resources at Granite Creek and the potential of the Granite Creek Property. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company, its projects, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events, performance and results and speak only as of the date of this release.
Forward-looking statements and information involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indicators of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements or information, including, but not limited to: material adverse changes, unexpected changes in laws, rules or regulations, or their enforcement by applicable authorities; the failure of parties to contracts with the company to perform as agreed; social or labour unrest; changes in commodity prices; and the failure of exploration programs or studies to deliver anticipated results or results that would justify and support continued exploration, studies, development or operations.
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SÃO PAULO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S.J. – Açúcar e Álcool S.A. (the "Company"), a leading sugar and ethanol producer in the Center-South region of Brazil, announced that, in connection with the Company's solicitation of recovery elections (the "Election Solicitation"), (i) the Exchange of the 9.875% senior notes due 2019 (the "2019 Notes"), 9.875%/12.00% senior secured PIK toggle notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes") and 9.875%/10.500% senior secured PIK toggle notes due 2023 issued by the Company (the "2023 Notes" and, together with the 2019 Notes and the 2021 Notes, the "Notes") has been completed and Alternative Payment Noteholders have received Liquidating Trust Participation Notes; (ii) the Company has issued the Brazilian Notes which will be delivered to Default Recovery Noteholders; and (iii) the Notes have been cancelled.
In the context of the Company's restructuring process, the Election Solicitation aimed primarily to allow holders to decide whether to receive their claims through the Alternative Payment Option or Default Recovery, as defined in the Election Solicitation statement of the Company, dated December 28, 2021 (the "Election Solicitation Statement"). The Election Solicitation expired on April 2, 2022 (the "Election Deadline"). Holders who did not submit a valid Election Recovery by the Election Deadline will have their claims restructured and paid in accordance with the Default Recovery and were required to submit their Electronic Instructions and Default Recovery Submission Forms to the Solicitation Agent by April 27, 2022 (the "Expiry Date"). Holders who duly submitted their Electronic Instructions and Default Recovery Submission Form by the Expiry Date, and whose submissions are deemed to be valid by the Company in its reasonable discretion, need not take any further action to receive the Brazilian Notes. Holders who did not submit an effective Recovery Election by the Election Deadline or did not submit an Electronic Instruction prior to the Expiry Date must submit an instruction directly to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Election Solicitation Statement (a "Manual Instruction").
The Election Solicitation Statement contains important information that holders of Notes should carefully read before submitting a Manual Instruction. Terms not defined in this press release shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Election Solicitation Statement. The Election Solicitation was made solely by means of the Election Solicitation Statement.
Only holders of record of the Notes (or their duly designated proxies) will be entitled to submit a Manual Instruction. Any questions or requests for assistance or for copies of the Election Solicitation Statement or related documents may be directed to the Solicitation Agent at its telephone number set forth below.
The Solicitation Agent for the Election Solicitation is:
D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Toll Free: +1 (866) 797-6867
All Others Call: +1 (212) 269-5550
E-mail: usj@dfking.com
THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO SELL NOR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ALSO NOT A SOLICITATION OF ELECTRONIC INSTRUCTIONS OR MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS. NO RECOMMENDATION IS MADE AS TO WHETHER HOLDERS OF THE NOTES SHOULD MAKE ANY INSTRUCTION.
Important Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our perspectives and expectations, are forward looking statements. The words "expect", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan" and similar expressions, when related to the Company and its subsidiaries, indicate forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current view of management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions and factors, including general economic, market, industry, and operational factors. Any changes to these assumptions or factors may lead to practical results different from current expectations. Excessive reliance should not be placed on those statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Massachusetts students will have an opportunity this week to hear from crew members aboard the International Space Station, including a NASA astronaut. The Earth-to-space call will air live at 12:10 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 20, on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
NASA astronaut and Boston University graduate Bob Hines, along with ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, will answer prerecorded questions from local students. Participants include Boston University and Boston University Academy students, as well as students from grades K-12 outreach programs, such as The Calculus Project, Alexander Twilight Academy, and Upward Bound from the greater Boston area. The K-12 students will tour the university's STEM facilities, attend space-related presentations, participate in hands-on activities, and attend the event.
Media interested in covering the event should contact Rachel Lapal Cavallario at: rlapal@bu.edu or (774) 254-2506.
Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in STEM. Astronauts living in space on the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA's Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Near Space Network Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).
For more than 21 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth. Through NASA's Artemis program, the agency will send astronauts to the Moon, with eventual human exploration of Mars. Inspiring the next generation of explorers – the Artemis Generation – ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.
See videos and lesson plans highlighting research on the International Space Station at:
https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstation
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The AirBoss 100 is one of the first half mask respirators to filter both inhalation and exhalation
JESSUP, Md., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AirBoss Defense Group ("ADG") today announced the launch of the new AirBoss 100™ Half Mask Respirator ("AirBoss 100"). The AirBoss 100 is designed to be a revolutionary step forward in personal protective equipment (PPE) for multiple industries, including healthcare and medical providers, law enforcement, and first responders. Approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the AirBoss 100 is lightweight and comfortable, reducing the burden typically associated with long-term respirator wear.
"The AirBoss 100 is a high-performance, reusable mask that carries the protective power of an N100 filter system which protects against over 99.97% of particulates," stated Patrick Callahan, the CEO of ADG. "It is also one of the first half mask respirators to filter BOTH inhalation and exhalation, which protects the wearer as well as those they are caring for and working with," continued Callahan.
Some of the key features of the new AirBoss 100 Half Mask Respirator include:
- Superior Filtration & Protection
- Comfortable Extended Wear
- Long Term Cost-Effective Solution
- Customizable Add-ons
"Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the discovery of new virus variants, the demand for respirators is expected to continue to grow. The superior protection provided by the AirBoss 100 makes it the logical choice for a cost-effective, reusable mask for a wide range of essential employees in healthcare, law enforcement, and first responder professions," continued Callahan.
The AirBoss 100 is proudly made in the USA with materials primarily sourced in America. When it comes to protecting your employees, the AirBoss 100 Half Mask offers a new standard of protection, comfort, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
We Protect Those Who Protect Us.
AirBoss Defense Group's (ADG) emergency response and personal protective equipment are utilized by the Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, FEMA, CDC, other government agencies, and private companies. For over 40 years, the company has supplied first-response forces worldwide with handwear, footwear, and respiratory protection from CRBN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) agents and extreme cold weather. ADG has provided personal protective equipment to emergency first response teams and hospitals in hundreds of U.S. cities and more than 70 counties worldwide.
For more information, please visit www.adg.com or www.airboss100.com.
Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference herein, including those that express management's expectations or estimates of future developments or ADG's future performance, constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, and can generally be identified by words such as "will", "may", "could" "is expected to", "believes", "anticipates", "forecasts", "plans", "intends" or similar expressions. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events and performance.
Statements containing forward-looking information are necessarily based upon a number of opinions, estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at the time the statements are made, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies. AirBoss cautions that such forward-looking information involves known and unknown contingencies, uncertainties and other risks that may cause AirBoss' actual financial results, performance or achievements to be materially different from its estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Numerous factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information, including without limitation: impact of general economic conditions, notably including its impact on demand for rubber solutions and products; dependence on key customers; global defense budgets, notably in the Company's target markets, and success of the Company in obtaining new or extended defense contracts; cyclical trends in the tire and automotive, construction, mining and retail industries; sufficient availability of raw materials at economical costs; weather conditions affecting raw materials, production and sales; AirBoss' ability to maintain existing customers or develop new customers in light of increased competition; AirBoss' ability to successfully integrate acquisitions of other businesses and/or companies or to realize on the anticipated benefits thereof; changes in accounting policies and methods, including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates; changes in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the US dollar; changes in tax laws and potential litigation; ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms; environmental damage and non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations; impact of global health situations; potential product liability and warranty claims and equipment malfunction. COVID-19 could also negatively impact the Company's operations and financial results in future periods. There is increased uncertainty associated with future operating assumptions and expectations as compared to prior periods. As such, it is not possible to estimate the impacts COVID-19 will have on the Company's financial position or results of operations in future periods. While the direct impacts of COVID-19 are not determinable at this time, the Company has a credit facility that can provide financing up to $250,000. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of AirBoss' forward-looking information.
All of the forward-looking information in this press release is expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information attributable to ADG or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, ADG disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly this forward-looking information except as required by applicable laws. Risks and uncertainties about ADG' business are more fully discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in AirBoss of America Corp.'s ("AirBoss") recent Annual Information Form and are otherwise disclosed in AirBoss' filings with securities regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Contact:
David Costello
Tel: 617 932 7376
Email: david@risingtidemhd.com
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HONG KONG, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (Nasdaq: CLWT) ("Euro Tech" or the "Company") today provides an update on its status under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA").
The Company is aware that it has been provisionally identified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") under the HFCAA as a Commission-Identified Issuer on May 20, 2022, following the Company's filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the SEC on May 16, 2022.
The Company understands the SEC made such identification pursuant to the HFCAA and its implementation rules issued thereunder, and this indicates that the SEC determines that the Company has retained a registered public accounting firm whose working paper cannot be inspected or investigated completely by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the United States (the "PCAOB") to issue the audit opinion for its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
In accordance with the HFCAA, the securities of a company will be delisted from a U.S. stock exchange if such company has been identified by the SEC for three consecutive years due to PCAOB's inability to inspect or investigate the registered public accounting firm's working paper completely.
The Company will continue to monitor market developments and explore possible solutions. The Company will continue to comply with applicable laws and regulations in both China and the United States, and strive to maintain its listing status on Nasdaq.
About Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited
Euro Tech is a premium distributor and manufacturer of high-quality technology instruments as well as an environmental engineering services provider. To meet the environmental needs of the China market, Euro Tech is focusing on the environmental protection for air, water and energy, for which the company can supply monitoring instruments, analytical instruments and testing equipment. Euro Tech's primary goal is to provide high-quality yet competitively priced instruments and engineering services to the Chinese marketplace. More information on the Company can be found at http://www.euro-tech.com/en/default.asp
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made under the safe harbor provisions within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to the Company's management. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to file its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company's actual results and the timing of events could materially differ from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and uncertainties including those described in more detail in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, each of which can be found on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Homology Medicines, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of FIXX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: June 10, 2019 to February 18, 2022
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 Company had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation of its lead product candidate, HMI-102; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to commercialize HMI102 in its present form; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: May 24, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/homology-medicines-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=27335&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of FIXX 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 May 24, 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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Marshall warns Kansans feeling impact of largest inflation surge in 40 years
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (WIBW) - Senator Roger Marshall has warned the nation’s leaders that Kansans are feeling the sting of the largest inflation surge since 1981.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) says on Friday, June 10, the latest labor report indicates inflation hit a 40-year high as the Consumer Price Index rose 8.6% in May.
“... Kansas families are struggling just to make ends meet each day as they deal with a level of inflation many of them have never seen in their lifetimes. Americans can’t afford everything from gasoline to food to clothes, can’t find baby formula, and are dealing with a fentanyl crisis that is wreaking havoc on our communities. If my nearly 100 town halls are any indication, Kansans are not only mad, they are now panicked about Joe Biden’s inflation. This big spending and more borrowing must come to a screeching halt,” said Sen. Marshall.
Marshall said the following prices increased:
- Gasoline prices - +48.7%
- Used Car prices - +16.1%
- Meat/Fish/Egg prices - +14.2%
- New Car prices - +12.6%
- Electricity prices - +12.0%
- Food at home prices - +11.9%
- Food away from home prices - +7.4%
- Transportation prices - +7.9%
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DALLAS (KDAF) — South Korean music group Kard will be touring North America this month and they’re making a stop in Dallas.
Formed by DSP Media back in 2016, this co-ed music group delivers a blend of hard-edged pop with electronic trap, moombahton and hip hop. The group is made up of rappers J. Seph and BM, and vocalists Jiwoo Jean and Somin Jean.
They will be performing at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas on Aug. 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-when-south-korean-pop-group-kard-will-be-performing-in-dallas-during-its-north-american-tour/ | 2022-08-09T17:44:45Z |
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner at her drug possession trial in Russia on Friday gave the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and standout for the Phoenix Mercury, was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February after customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of transporting drugs.
In court last week, Griner pleaded guilty and acknowledged possessing the canisters but said she had no criminal intent and said they were in her luggage because she packed hastily in her return to Russia to play for the UMMC Ekaterinburg basketball team during the WNBA’s offseason.
In Russia’s judicial system, admitting guilt doesn’t automatically end a trial. Since that plea, her court sessions have focused on in-person and written testimony to her good character and athletic prowess.
Griner wore a Nirvana T-shirt as she sat inside the defendant’s cage that is customary in Russian courtrooms. At one point, she held up a photo of fellow WNBA players wearing her name and No. 42 on their uniforms in tribute during part of Sunday’s All-Star Game in Chicago.
“The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis,” said her lawyer, Maria Blagovolina. “The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health.”
Medical marijuana is not legal in Russia.
The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, which didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system.
The next hearing of Griner’s case was scheduled for July 26.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have said they are doing all they could to win her release, as well as that of other Americans the U.S. considers “wrongly detained” by Russia, including former Marine Paul Whelan who is serving 16 years on an espionage conviction.
Washington may have little leverage with Moscow, though, because of strong animosity over its military operation in Ukraine.
“In the hearings yesterday and today what became very clear is the tremendous amount of respect and admiration both in the United States and here in Russia where Miss Griner has been playing basketball for seven years, not only for her professional achievements but for her character and integrity,” U.S. Embassy charge d’affaires Elizabeth Rood said outside the courthouse in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, where the airport is located.
The director and team captain of UMMC Ektaerinburg testified on her behalf on Thursday.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Others have suggested that Griner could be traded along with Whelan, who is serving 16 years in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has described as a setup.
The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained moves her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. The classification has irritated Russia.
Asked about the possibility of Griner being swapped for a Russian jailed in the U.S., Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the senior Russian diplomat, has noted that until her trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.”
Ryabkov warned that U.S. criticism, including the description of Griner as wrongfully detained and dismissive comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges.”
Griner’s detention has been authorized through Dec. 20, suggesting the trial could last months. Griner’s lawyers, however, said they expect it to conclude around the beginning of August. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/wnbas-griner-back-in-russian-court-as-trial-continues/ | 2022-07-16T09:13:35Z |
Ad industry veteran joins DDB's Global CEO Marty O'Halloran's leadership team
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide has named Alex Lubar Global President & Chief Operating Officer. This appointment is a strategic move to further strengthen DDB's global leadership team under Global CEO, Marty O'Halloran.
Lubar joins DDB Worldwide with extensive global leadership credentials. Currently President, McCann North America, Lubar joined McCann in 2012 and held several regional leadership roles during the course of his tenure there. Before taking on his role at the helm of the North America region, Lubar led the Asia Pacific region, and was also the CEO of McCann London. Prior to that he served as global chief marketing officer and held leadership roles with agencies including Grey and BBH.
Said O'Halloran: "My vision is to continue to hire the best talent in the industry and drive DDB Worldwide's growth. Alex embodies DDB's values and passion for unexpected creativity as the accelerant for client and agency growth. I am absolutely delighted he will be joining our team to fuel our current strategic plan globally. He shares our belief that creativity and emotion are the drivers of long term, sustainable growth and I am excited to add him on to my DDB Worldwide leadership team."
Said Lubar: "DDB is such an iconic agency with an astounding creative legacy. I am honored to work with Marty and his global leadership team to continue to take DDB and the network's clients to new levels of growth and fame."
O'Halloran will continue elevating DDB WW's plan to deliver an exceptional creative product through best-in-class talent and modern tools and capabilities, all through the lens of DDB's philosophy that Unexpected Works. "Our ambition is to be the best creative agency in the world. Alex will further strengthen my global leadership team and help us reach higher levels of organic and net new growth, while also continuing to put creativity at the center of all that we do," said O'Halloran.
Lubar will join DDB Worldwide in the network's NYC Headquarters in mid-October of this year.
ABOUT DDB WORLDWIDE
DDB Worldwide (www.ddb.com) is one of the world's largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. DDB has been named Agency Network of the Year 2022 Effies US, Asia Pacific Network of the Year 2022 Spikes Asia, #3 Global Network in 2022 by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, Network of the Year by D&AD in 2022 and 2021, Network of the Year ADC in 2021, Network of the Year 2021 Effies Latin America, Network of the Year 2021 El Ojo, as well as numerous accolades from the industry's leading advertising publications and awards shows. WARC has listed DDB as one of the Top 3 Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The network's clients include Molson Coors, Volkswagen, McDonald's, Unilever, Mars, Peloton, JetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Army, among others. Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) and consists of over 10,000 employees across 149 offices in over 63 countries, with its flagship office in New York, NY.
ABOUT OMNICOM
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE – OMC) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
CONTACT: Donna Tobin, Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer; donna@ddb.com
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLX), a biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy through the development of innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases, today announced the closing of its upsized public offering of 8,050,000 shares of common stock, which includes the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase an additional 1,050,000 shares of common stock, at a price to the public of $16.00 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds raised in the offering were $128.8 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, payable by Arcellx. All shares in the offering were offered by Arcellx.
BofA Securities, SVB Securities, William Blair and Canaccord Genuity acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Registration statements relating to the offering have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on June 15, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statements, copies of which may be obtained from: BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; or SVB Securities LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 53 State Street, 40th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, by telephone at 1-800-808-7525, ext. 6105, or by email at syndicate@svbsecurities.com. William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Attention: Prospectus Department, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, by telephone at 1-800-621-0687, or by email at prospectus@williamblair.com; or Canaccord Genuity LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 99 High Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, or by telephone at (617) 371-3900, or by email at prospectus@cgf.com. Copies of the registration statements and the final prospectus related to the offering are also available at www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Arcellx, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. Arcellx believes that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and Arcellx's mission is to advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible. Arcellx's lead product candidate, CART-ddBCMA, is being developed for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM) in an ongoing Phase 1 study. CART-ddBCMA has been granted Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Arcellx is also advancing its dosable and controllable CAR-T therapy, ARC-SparX, through two programs: a Phase 1 study of ACLX-001 for r/r MM, initiated in the second quarter of 2022; and ACLX-002 in relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, expected to enter the clinic in the second half of 2022.
Myesha Lacy
Arcellx, Inc.
mlacy@arcellx.com
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Lurie LLP, an entrepreneurial firm of 200+ professionals, proudly joins EisnerAmper
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announced that the partners and colleagues of Minneapolis-based accounting and advisory firm Lurie LLP will be joining EisnerAmper in a transaction anticipated to close in September of 2022.
With more than 200 employees, 24 partners, and offices in Minnesota and Florida, Lurie serves clients across the United States and globally, in a wide variety of industries, providing solutions in accounting, audit, tax planning and wealth management, serving business leaders in healthcare, professional services, technology, manufacturing, real estate, and more.
"We are thrilled to join EisnerAmper," said Beth Kieffer Leonard, Lurie Managing Partner. "We see the world the same way – in how we serve clients, provide opportunities for our people and how we give back to our community. Additionally, our culture of innovation and our values align perfectly. This combination will provide our clients and the business community that we serve with greater resources that accelerate growth and opportunity, today and into the future."
Founded in 1940, Lurie is a different kind of accounting firm, made great by exceptional talent and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit driven to serve its community. Lurie was named to the "Best of the Best" firm list for 2021 and "Regional Leader" 2022 by INSIDE Public Accounting, establishing Lurie as one of the 50 highest-performing public accounting firms in North America. Other notable recognitions include "Best CPA Firms for Equity Leadership" and "Best CPA Firms for Women" by the Accounting MOVE Project, "Best of Accounting" Client Satisfaction for 2022, and many more.
Allan D. Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, who advised both firms, commented, "The joining of these two forward-thinking firms creates a powerful combination. EisnerAmper has traditionally been known as a powerhouse on the east coast and, with the addition of Lurie, takes a huge step toward establishing a flagship presence in the Midwest."
"We have respected Lurie for many years now," said Jay Weinstein, EisnerAmper Vice Chair of Industries and Markets. "By supporting startups, accelerators, and organizations that support underserved groups, they don't just get involved in their communities, they get invested. Adding these talented professionals to our cause is a real win for EisnerAmper, and an even bigger win for our clients. We warmly welcome Team Lurie to EisnerAmper."
About EisnerAmper
EisnerAmper, one of the largest business consulting firms in the world, is comprised of EisnerAmper LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides client attest services; and Eisner Advisory Group LLC, an alternative practice structure that provides business advisory and non-attest services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of conduct. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. Our combined entities include approximately 250 partners and 2,750-plus employees. For more information, please visit eisneramper.com, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Lurie LLP
Lurie was founded by entrepreneurs who sought to serve their community as a partner for growth. With more than 200 employees and offices in Minnesota and Florida, the firm provides fresh thinking and collaborative solutions in accounting, advisory, audit, tax, and wealth management. Lurie is a leading CPA and advisory firm in various industries, including healthcare, startups, technology and more. In joining with EisnerAmper, Lurie continues its 80+ year commitment to helping businesses thrive from startup through succession.
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Report finds artificial intelligence and analytics key to achieving climate goals
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies that have embedded sustainable climate-related practices into their organizations see significantly better business performance than those who have not, according to a new study released today by Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation.
The research, Tech for Progress 360: Accelerating climate action with data-led insight, finds that 58% of senior executives who strongly agree that their companies have embedded environmentally sustainable business practices – the sustainability leaders – have better business performance compared to 40% of other respondents. These leaders also are most likely to say their organizations adopted new technologies over the previous two years (70% vs 45% of other respondents), demonstrating that forward-thinking companies often lead the way on multiple innovation fronts. They understand the necessity of leveraging digital technologies and data across their organizations as well as the importance of putting environmental sustainability practices front and center in their businesses.
For those sustainability leaders, technology plays a critical role in helping them achieve their ambitious goals. Half of the respondents recognize the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and 40% see the potential of advanced analytics to advance their climate-related sustainability goals. Conversely, those who have less established practices are less likely to call out the value of these technologies. This underscores an ongoing and widening gap between those leaders who know how to use AI, data, and analytics to unlock enduring value for their organizations and those who do not.
The research reflects input from 510 senior executives from large global enterprises. It examines the challenges and opportunities businesses face as customers, investors, and employees seek out responsible businesses, and regulators impose more environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements.
"As businesses grapple with economic uncertainties, the time is ripe to identify, manage, and reduce ESG-related risks that can have a significant impact on the environment and a company's long-term sustainability and profitability," said Katie Stein, chief strategy officer and global business leader for enterprise services and analytics, Genpact. "We believe that organizations that lead with smart, agile, and data-driven action plans will be the winners. Combining advanced analytics, AI, and automation with human judgment plays a vital role in helping enterprises drive meaningful transformation that builds resilient companies, a healthier environment, and stronger communities."
Tracking environmental sustainability with data-led insights
Businesses can no longer ignore or play lip service to environmental sustainability. As regulators place more scrutiny on ESG practices, companies need to pay closer attention to how they track both their initiatives and those of their entire supply chain ecosystems, by taking advantage of data-driven insights.
Perhaps not surprisingly, survey respondents whose companies lead with embedded sustainable business practices are also more likely to use data and insights to encourage their partners to make progress towards their sustainability goals (58% vs 47% of other respondents).
However, these sustainability leaders are no more likely to track performance against climate goals, report on emissions, or monitor regulations than other respondents. All companies have more work to do as governments and regulatory bodies continue to require organizations to provide stakeholders with consistent, comparable, and reliable climate-related information.
Leading in the Race Against Climate Change
Genpact's partnership with the Formula E team, Envision Racing, is a prime example of how companies can use AI and analytics to glean faster insights, monitor, and report on sustainability goals. In addition to continuously enhancing the team's performance on the track, the two organizations are collaborating to accomplish ambitious goals off the track, leveraging data and innovation to combat climate change.
As the greenest team on the greenest grid, Envision Racing became the first Formula E team to be certified carbon-neutral by the Carbon Trust in 2020. Genpact's data analytics expertise helps Envision Racing to streamline, analyze, and automate the collection of carbon-emissions data to report on and maintain its carbon-neutral status. With this, the team has been able to cut the time it spends on carbon reporting by 50%. Genpact has also built a carbon calculator that uses AI and analytics to empower the Envision Racing team to make greener travel decisions. It gathers data such as the distance between two locations and uses a machine-learning model to predict what the journey will involve and give the team travel recommendations based on carbon output.
Envision Racing and Genpact's work can be seen in action during the E-Prix in New York City later this week on July 16 and 17, and in London on July 30 and 31.
"Genpact's latest research underscores Envision Racing's deeply held belief: successful organizations can only win if our planet thrives too. For us, combating climate change lies at the heart of what we do," said Jennifer Babington, operations director and general counsel at Envision Racing. "By embedding automation into our carbon reporting process, Genpact not only improved speed and accuracy but also made the approach user-friendly so we can easily access insight into our carbon consumption and offset data, helping us continuously make choices that have a lasting impact on our communities and planet."
Conducted in partnership with FORTUNE Brand Studio, Genpact's report is the second in a three-part series, Tech for Progress 360, analyzing how companies are using technology to drive impact beyond the bottom line. The research examines how businesses are working toward three distinct objectives: enhancing the employee experience; delivering environmental sustainability; and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For more information, see https://www.genpact.com/tech-for-progress/environmental-sustainability
About the Research
Genpact and FORTUNE Brand Studio conducted an online survey of 500 senior executives across the U.S, U.K, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Canada in the fall of 2021 to study how companies are using technology beyond the bottom line by examining progress toward three distinct objectives: enhancing the employee experience; strengthening communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion; and protecting the environment About 30% of respondents hold C-level positions and the remainder are director-level or above. Respondents represent the finance, IT/technology, supply chain/procurement, operations/ production, compliance/risk, general management, digital innovation, business transformation, sales, marketing, and HR sectors. All respondents report annual company revenue of $1 billion or higher.
About Genpact
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. Led by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we drive digital-led innovation and digitally enabled intelligent operations for our clients. Guided by our experience reinventing and running thousands of processes for hundreds of clients, many of them Global Fortune 500 companies, we drive real-world transformation at scale. We think with design, dream in digital, and solve problems with data and analytics. Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details – all 100,000+ of us. From New York to New Delhi, and more than 30 countries in between, we connect every dot, reimagine every process, and reinvent the ways companies work. We know that reimagining each step from start to finish creates better business outcomes. Whatever it is, we'll be there with you – accelerating digital transformation to create bold, lasting results – because transformation happens here. Get to know us at Genpact.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
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Talks, panels, and papers will address society's greatest challenges and the role of data science and artificial intelligence
WASHINGTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KDD 2022, the premier interdisciplinary conference in data science, today announced special days dedicated to health, government, deep learning, and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Taking place between Aug. 14-18 in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and online, the conference will offer designated tracks that include speaking sessions, live panels and research papers on topics ranging from digital health and algorithmic bias to exciting developments in deep learning and the U.S. government's data science programs.
Deep Learning Day on August 15 is dedicated to the impact of deep learning on data science and will provide a broad overview of recent developments, including emerging topics that deserve more attention. The six talks will include presentations by Chandan Reddy, professor of computer science at Virginia Tech, and Danai Koutra, associate professor of computer science and engineering at University of Michigan, as well as workshops on spatiotemporal data and adversarial learning methods for machine learning and data mining.
EDI Day on August 15th will focus on gender equity addressing both the challenges and opportunities for women (female-identifying and non-binary) and their allies as we work towards more gender equity, diversity and inclusion in both academia and industry. Keynote speakers include Dr. Brandeis Marshall, chief executive officer of DataedX Group and professor of computer science at Spelman College, Rukmini Iyer, vice president at Microsoft, and Kristen Titus, former Chief Technology & Innovation Officer of the State of New York, founding executive director of the Cognizant Foundation, NYC Tech Talent Pipeline, and Girls Who Code. The workshop will feature panels focused on career journeys and options, a Women's Power Lunch, and a mentoring session.
Health Day, also on August 15, is dedicated to the researchers and practitioners leveraging data science and artificial intelligence to improve health worldwide. Talks include keynote presentations from Milind Tambe, Gordon McKay professor of computer science, faculty director of the Center for Research in Computation and Society at Harvard University, and director of "AI for Social Good" at Google Research India and Temiloluwa O. Prioleau, assistant professor of computer science at Dartmouth College. Papers and in-person discussions will focus on medical dialogue response generation, mobile health applications, and other data mining applications in healthcare.
Government Day on August 16 will include panels featuring leadership and program leads from relevant federal agencies, including National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA). Scheduled speakers include:
- Sylvia Spengler, Hector Muñoz-Avila, Wei Ding and Wendy Nilsen, Division of Information and Intelligent Systems, NSF
- Jim Donlon, National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes, NSF
- Doug Maughan, NSF Convergence Accelerator
- Margaret Martonosi, Computer and Information Science & Engineering, NSF
- Erwin Gianchandani, Technology Innovation and Partnerships, NSF
- Susan K. Gregurick, Office of Data Science Strategy, NIH
- Yanli Wang, National Library of Medicine, NIH
- Marilyn M. Miller, National Institute of Aging Programs, NIH
- Steven Thomson, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA
- Mark Flood, Information Innovation Office, DARPA
- Robert Rahmer, Artificial Intelligence Initiatives, IARPA
"Data science offers solutions to society's toughest challenges, but not without the collaboration and passion that KDD has come to represent," said Wei Wang, SIGKDD chair, Leonard Kleinrock chair professor in computer science, and director of the Scalable Analytics Institute at University of California, Los Angeles. "As the most important data science conference in the world, KDD 2022 has the opportunity to gather global leaders to address these, at times, industry-specific problems, inspiring practitioners and researchers young and old to share their inputs and discover tools that will lead to a better tomorrow."
KDD 2022 is being held in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 14-18, 2022. For more information on this year's event, please visit: www.kdd.org/kdd2022/.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Dingdong (Cayman) LTD ("Dingdong" or "the Company") (NYSE: DDL) and its U.S. representatives, certain Dingdong directors and officers and the underwriters of the Dingdong's June 2021 initial public offering ("IPO"), on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Dingdong American Depository Shares ("ADS") pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's IPO on or about June 28, 2021. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/ddl.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that the Registration Statement and Prospectus used to effectuate the Company's IPO misstated and/or omitted facts concerning the Company's so-called commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food it distributes to the market. Despite claiming that it applies "stringent quality control across [its] entire supply chain to ensure product quality to [its] users," the Company sold food past its sell-by date. Consequently, the Company was, in fact, no better at providing or assuring access to "fresh" groceries than the supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms it repeatedly claimed to be displacing. Moreover, the foregoing conduct subjected the Company to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement, all of which, once revealed, were likely to (and did) negatively impact the Company's business, operations, and reputation.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/ddl, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Dingdong, you have until October 24, 2022, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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144-Player Field to Feature Nine of the World's Top-10 and All Past Champions from the Meijer LPGA Classic
BELMONT, Mich., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entries are now closed for the 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, which boasts one of the strongest fields in the tournament's history as it features nine of the top-10 players in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings and is headlined by defending champion and World No. 2 Nelly Korda. The Meijer LPGA Classic will take place June 16-19 at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich.
Korda returned to competition last week at the U.S. Women's Open, finishing T8 in the championship at 2-under par. At the 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic, Korda fired a tournament-record 25-under par to win by two strokes, marking it her second LPGA Tour win of the year.
"We are honored to once again attract the world's top professional golfers and all of our past champions – including our Defending Champion Nelly Korda – back to Grand Rapids for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give," Executive Director Cathy Cooper said. "We know that our incredible spectators play a big role in creating a fun, supportive atmosphere for the players that makes them want to come back each year, and we're excited to bring them some of the greatest golfers in the world next week."
Joining Korda in headlining the 144-player field are 18 of the top-25 players in the world, including Minjee Lee (3), Lydia Ko (4), Atthaya Thitikul (5), 2015 Champion Lexi Thompson (6), Nasa Hataoka (7), Hyo Joo Kim (8), Inbee Park (9), 2016 Champion Sei Young Kim (10), 2017 and 2019 Champion Brooke Henderson (11), Yuka Saso (14), Jessica Korda (15), Jennifer Kupcho (16), Celine Boutier (17), Hannah Green (19), Anna Nordqvist (21), Mina Harigae (22) and Leona Maguire (24). The field features all Meijer LPGA Classic past champions dating back to the inaugural tournament in 2014.
Sponsor exemptions for the Meijer LPGA Classic include graduating senior Valery Plata from Michigan State University, 2021 Inkster Award presented by Workday winner and graduating senior Natasha Andrea Oon from San Jose State University and Sadena Parks, a two-time EPSON Tour winner who captured the women's division of THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational presented by Rocket Mortgage last week at Blythefield Country Club. For a complete list of the tournament field at the Meijer LPGA Classic, click HERE.
The final two spots will be determined from the Monday Qualifier at Blythefield Country Club.
The 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic features a field of 144 of the world's best women golfers competing over 72 holes of stroke play competition for a share of a $2.5 million purse. Proceeds from the tournament – and each of the week's festivities – will once again benefit the Meijer Simply Give program that restocks the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. The 2021 tournament raised $1.1 million for local food pantries through Simply Give, and tournament officials recently announced a $1.2 million goal for this year's event. In total, the seven tournaments have generated more than $7.4 million for the Meijer Simply Give program. Additionally, in 2021, tournament officials introduced a separate $25,000 donation to a hunger relief organization of the champion's choice, which will continue again this year. Champion Nelly Korda chose Grand Rapids-based Kids' Food Basket for the inaugural donation.
For more information on the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, and to purchase tickets, please visit meijerLPGAclassic.com. Follow the action and stay up-to-date on the latest tournament news using #ForeHunger and #MeijerCommunity.
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 262 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer has a fundamental philosophy aimed at strengthening the communities it serves and proudly donates more than 6 percent of its net profit each year to charities throughout the Midwest. With hunger as a corporate philanthropic focus, Meijer partners with hundreds of food banks and pantries through its Simply Give and food rescue programs. Meijer also supports education, disaster relief, and health and wellness initiatives. For additional information on Meijer philanthropy, please visit www.meijercommunity.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
Located just north of Grand Rapids, Blythefield has been providing families the best golf and social experience in West Michigan since 1928. With the Rogue River flowing through, Blythefield boasts one of the most beautiful championship layouts in Michigan. Previously, Blythefield has hosted the 1953 Western Amateur, the 1961 Western Open, won by Arnold Palmer, and the 2005 Western Junior won by Rickie Fowler. Beginning in 2014, Blythefield is honored to host the Meijer LPGA Classic. Learn more about Blythefield Country Club at www.blythefieldcc.org.
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LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenny's Rose, an innovation and mission driven cannabinoid technology company with unique products backed by 4 USPTO patents, is pleased to become a supporting member of LEAF411, a non-profit live nurse hotline and community education organization. LEAF411 offers businesses the opportunity to provide no cost, live access to cannabis trained healthcare professionals and licensed nurses that provide customers guidance on safe use for both cannabis and hemp products.
"With the endless possibilities that the cannabis plant offers, having trained nurses available to safely coach customers on cannabis use, for no cost, helps to provide more acts of kindness on the Jenny's Rose mission to unlock the full potential of the plant and heal modern society. Our company is mindfully taking strides to compassionately care for our customers in the best and most innovative ways possible." Mentions Jimmy Castillo, Founder and Chief Science Officer of Jenny's Rose.
"Now more than ever, we need as many trustworthy resources for quality products as possible.," said Katherine Golden, a Registered Nurse and Executive Director of Leaf411. "Jenny's Rose is a brand that is focused on providing a superior product line with a unique patented extraction method and is dedicated to stellar customer service. We are thrilled to have them on board as a pledge member and look forward to sharing their brand with consumers across the country"
Nurse consultations are currently offered by LEAF411 to the general public through web-based scheduling via leaf411.org or a caller based hotline 844-LEAF411 (844-532-3411). Through membership, Jenny's Rose customers and recipients will be provided a unique code to access LEAF411 healthcare professional and licensed nurses entirely free. LEAF411 also provides additional educational resources on medicinal cannabis, leading cannabinoid research study library, and overall greater access to affordable healthcare information.
This comes after Jenny's Rose recent integration into direct to consumer offering with statewide cannabis delivery in California for Jenny's Rose formulated products. Jenny's Rose patent protected formulation and extraction methods are an accomplished set of successful applications on unique methods to capture full plant molecules including novel fraction "remainder" technology. What started with namesake Jennifer Rose Castillo, is continuing to evolve and scale into a compassionate and inspiring movement.
Jenny's Rose operates as an IP development & technology company patenting inventions for unique extraction and formulation methods relating to hemp and cannabis plants. Coming to light in these tragic times, Jenny's Rose has a mission to unlock the full potential of the plant and heal modern society. See more at jennysrose.com.
LEAF411 is the first cannabis-trained nurse guidance service. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, LEAF411 was founded in 2019 with a mission to provide education and directional support to the general public about the safe and effective use of legal cannabis (marijuana and hemp). Leaf411's team of cannabis-trained nurses are passionate about helping the community access balanced education about their cannabis use while also improving public perception of the cannabis industry. For more information visit leaf411.org or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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SHANGHAI, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boqii Holding Limited ("Boqii" or the "Company") (NYSE: BQ), a leading pet-focused platform in China, today announced that its board of directors has decided to increase the total number of Class A ordinary shares reserved for awards to be granted to the eligible participants under the Company's existing Amended and Restated 2018 Global Share Plan by 4,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, which will be used to retain and attract talent to drive the long-term success of Boqii. After this increase, a total of 12,987,836 Class A ordinary shares are available for issuances pursuant to awards to be granted under Boqii's Amended and Restated 2018 Global Share Plan. Such increase will not result in any immediate dilution to the shareholders of Boqii until any additional Class A ordinary shares are issued pursuant to awards granted under Boqii's Amended and Restated 2018 Global Share Plan.
About Boqii Holding Limited
Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in China. We are the leading online destination for pet products and supplies in China with our broad selection of high-quality products including global leading brands, local emerging brands, and our own private label, Yoken and Mocare, offered at competitive prices. Our online sales platforms, including Boqii Mall and our flagship stores on third-party e-commerce platforms, provide customers with convenient access to a wide selection of high-quality pet products and an engaging and personalized shopping experience. Our Boqii Community provides an informative and interactive content platform for users to share their knowledge and love for pets.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.boqii.com/.
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(The Hill) – Comedian Louis C.K. took home a Grammy award Sunday, sparking a social media backlash as it came five years after accusations of sexual misconduct temporarily derailed his career.
The disgraced comedian won the award for best comedy album for his comedy special, “Sincerely Louis CK,” which poked fun at claims brought against C.K. by five women in 2017 — including allegations that he masturbated in front of them.
“Louis CK serially abused women but gets to keep his career and even get a Grammy,” tweeted political strategist Atima Omara.
Moira Donegan, a columnist for The Guardian, noted that the comedian’s career seems to have bounced back.
“I wonder if the careers of the women comedians Louis CK forced to watch him masturbate—who were allegedly threatened by CK’s manager—have recovered from the stigma of coming forward,” she tweeted.
Marlow Stern, an entertainment editor for The Daily Beast, tweeted, “So much for “cancel culture!”
C.K.’s win comes just days after actor Will Smith resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after striking comedian Chris Rock.
The Academy said it would still continue its disciplinary proceedings against the Hollywood star.
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The Recording Academy, which organized the Grammys, previously defended Louis CK’s nomination amid criticism at the time.
“We won’t look back at people’s history, we won’t look at their criminal record, we won’t look at anything other than the legality within our rules of, is this recording for this work eligible based on date and other criteria,” Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Jr. told The Wrap.
“What we will control is our stages, our shows, our events, our red carpets.” | https://cw33.com/news/louis-c-k-s-grammy-win-sparks-social-media-backlash/ | 2022-04-04T14:00:42Z |
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In many of our lives, pets are nothing short of lifesavers, and this is especially true for those who are homeless. According to the 2021 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, more than 326,000 persons were homeless on any given night in that year.
According to estimates by the School of Social Work University of Southern California Los Angeles, as many as 25% of those who are homeless live with pets.2 Sadly, despite having a significant impact on the health, safety, and life of their pet parents, these animals are frequently disregarded. Pet writer Amy DeYoung explores the correlation between pet ownership and healthier outcomes for homeless people and how The ElleVet Project is making a difference.
1. Pets Offer Stability
Pets often serve a larger-than-life role in the lives of individuals who often have no close relationships. As Amanda Howland, Co-Founder of The ElleVet Project, a national mobile relief effort providing free veterinary care to pets in vulnerable communities, explains, "Having a pet is an anchor for them." Many individuals experiencing homelessness are alone, separated, or turned out from their families, and pets can provide them with a greater sense of purpose and motivation to keep going during hard times.
2. Pets Provide Emotional Support
Pets can significantly impact an individual's mental health in a variety of ways. Humans have a need to be touched and playing with a pet has been shown to increase dopamine and serotonin levels, according to HelpGuide.org.4 The common human desire to be needed by others is fulfilled by the owner/pet relationship, giving the owner a reason to keep moving forward. Howland shares a story about a young woman whose dog was receiving care from The ElleVet Project. At the age of 16, this young woman had been shot in a drive-by shooting while at a friend's house. She began suffering from crippling levels of anxiety in the aftermath. Later, she was able to start her recovery with the help of her emotional support dog, and her dog continued to support her while she was experiencing homelessness.
3. Pets Can Improve Physical Safety
Pets are an essential part of a person's safety, especially when they are experiencing homelessness. Howland recounted countless stories of individuals, especially women who represent about 3 in 10 people experiencing homelessness according to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, who were protected by their dogs1. In many instances, dogs protected them when someone tried to enter their tent uninvited at night. It's not uncommon for women who are unhoused to stay up all night out of fear for their safety. Having a dog to protect them makes a massive difference in their physical security and gives them a chance to sleep, knowing their dog is watching over them.
4. Pets Provide Health Benefits
In the case of people experiencing homelessness, a pet may be their biggest reason to keep going and take care of themselves so that they can be there for their pet. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has even been shown that a person experiencing homelessness has decreased levels of high-risk behaviors, such as alcohol and drug usage, when caring for a pet3. In the study they found that caring for a pet helped teens better manage their diabetes. During the study, teens cared for a pet fish by feeding the fish twice a day and checking the fish tank's water levels. The group caring for a pet fish checked their blood glucose levels more than the teens without a fish, showing how the responsibility of caring for a pet can inspire greater dedication to one's own health. In a story published this month by HelpGuide.org research has shown that pet parents have lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are common contributing factors in heart disease.
5. Pets Facilitate Connection with Others
Another benefit pets provide is an immediate connection with others. Howland shares, "When you talk with people experiencing homelessness about their pets, it's incredibly helpful to break down conversation barriers." According to Smith College's School for Social Work, having a pet has been shown to increase how often people interact and socialize with people experiencing homelessness3. This is critical, especially when so many people who are unhoused feel invisible to society.
The Ellevet Project Provides Solutions to the Challenges of Homelessness and Pet Ownership
As shown, pets can be crucial to people's well-being while they are unhoused. Howland shares, "It makes us The ElleVet Project want to take the best possible care and set them up for success." Unfortunately, the struggles of having a pet while experiencing homelessness come with its own unique challenges. Common struggles include shelter limitations and access to medical care, food, and everyday pet care supplies, resulting in significant stress to the pet parent. Many people experiencing homelessness choose to stay on the streets in unsafe conditions rather than move to a shelter, leaving their pets and they also may feed their pets before themselves, causing even further struggles.
Many shelters do not allow pets to stay with their owners, especially if their pet is unvaccinated, which is where The ElleVet Project helps. The ElleVet Project was founded in 2020 in response to the lack of resources that the homeless and their pets have access to and the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of a 38-foot RV, also known as the ElleVan, multiple veterinarians travel around the United States to treat pets of people who are unhoused. Within the first two months of service, The ElleVet Project treated more than 1,200 pets and met thousands of people who are unhoused. One of the most common treatments the ElleVan veterinarians provide are vaccinations so that the pet can stay in animal-friendly shelters with their pet parents. Howland explains, "By providing vaccinations, we are also helping people get into shelters too."
Along with vaccinations, The ElleVet Project provides free veterinary care and supplies to pets of the homeless. This often includes a physical examination. If the pet needs emergency care, The ElleVet Project will get in touch with local veterinary surgeons and pay them to perform the surgery and provide necessary aftercare, and if the pet requires ongoing medication, The ElleVet Project connects the pet parent with free or low-cost clinics in the area and provides them with any medication needs they have.
The ElleVet Project is a 501c3 that relies on donations to purchase vaccines and medical supplies, as well as, to pay for emergency surgeries. You can donate and learn more through their website ellevetproject.org. Follow the ElleVet project on Facebook and Instagram @theellevetproject and see some of the thousands of pets treated by The ElleVet Project team.
References
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2022, February). The 2021 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- Rhoades, H., Winetrobe, H., & Rice, E. (2015, April). Pet ownership among homeless youth: Associations with Mental Health, service utilization and housing status. Child psychiatry and human development. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- Brewbaker, E. J. (2012). The experience of homelessness and the human-companion animal bond : a quantitative study : a project based upon an investigation at San Francisco Community Clinic
Consortium/ Veterinary Street Outreach Services, San Francisco, California. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - Robinson, L. (2022, May 17). The health and mood-boosting benefits of pets. HelpGuide.org. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2018, February). The power of pets. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
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Haylie Duff and Children's Optometrist Share Why Summer Vacation is for Sun, Fun and a Tech Time-Out
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
BACKGROUND:
While summer is the time for vacation, it can also be when kids spend most of those hot days indoors, reading books or playing on devices – a combination of which contributes to the progression of myopia. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common disease in which people can see close objects clearly, but far away objects appear blurred. Myopia continues to worsen over time and can even lead to serious eye conditions, especially when more time is spent on activities that keep kids indoors.
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Did you know that just 76 extra minutes outside a day can reduce the risk of myopia by 50%? That's why we're encouraging families to spend more time outdoors this summer and take a "Screen Staycation" – a challenge to go 24 hours without any screens. And there's good news! Myopia can now be managed, and early intervention is key to setting children up for success today and in the future. Summer is the perfect time to schedule appointments before back-to-school is in full swing and have a conversation with your children's eye doctor about new treatment options – beyond conventional glasses and contacts – that can help slow the progression of the disease.
Haylie Duff and Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford, 'Dr. Nate,' discuss the link between the increase of myopia in children and near work (like screen time), how early intervention can slow the progression of myopia and tips on how to take part in a "Screen Staycation" this summer.
DID YOU KNOW?
- According to a survey by the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition, 61% of parents said their children's use of video games has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while 44% said their children spend four hours or more on electric devices each day – including television, or handheld devices, completing schoolwork on a computer, or playing video games.
- Myopia currently affects around one-third of the world's population and is predicted to affect half of the world's population by 2050.
For more information visit: myopiaawareness.org
More About Haylie Duff:
Haylie Duff is an actress, writer, host, and fashion designer. She received her first major role in a feature film when she was cast as 'Summer Wheatley' in NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. Since then, she's made guest appearances on JOAN OF ARCADIA, THAT'S SO RAVEN and CHICAGO HOPE. Fans welcomed her into their homes every week when she joined the cast of the beloved 7TH Heaven. Shortly after, she joined the Broadway cast of HAIRSPRAY portraying mean girl 'Amber Von Tussle'. She later hosted and executive produced the reality show LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL: IN SEARCH OF ELLE WOODS for MTV. After a long list of tv movies for channels like Hallmark and SciFi channel, she most recently joined Rob Schneider in the Netflix comedy series REAL ROB.
In 2014, Haylie started a food blog called THE REAL GIRL'S KITCHEN which spawned into its own cookbook and TV series on the Cooking Channel. In addition to her acting and hosting credits, Haylie's social media presence has led to content and endorsement opportunities with brands like Hasbro, Clarins and Applegate. And with the inspiration of her two young daughters, Haylie's newest endeavor is Little Moon Society – an ethically produced children and women's clothing company based in Los Angeles.
Haylie is continuing a long relationship with Lifetime, and stars in the lead role of a film directed by Marla Sokoloff entitled BLENDING CHRISTMAS which will air as a part of Lifetime's 2021 holiday lineup IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME. She can also be seen as a frequent guest host on E! NIGHTLY POP and DAILY POP as well as Hallmark Channels extremely popular lifestyle show HOME & FAMILY. Haylie also stars in the upcoming film THE BABY PACT, a sequel to the popular 2014 film THE WEDDING PACT which aired on Netflix.
More About Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford:
Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford aka "Dr. Nate" received his Doctorate of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry, located in Chicago, Illinois, in 2004. The following year he completed a residency program specializing in Pediatric and Binocular Vision at the Illinois College of Optometry. During his Optometric Internships, he studied developmental vision in Denver, Colorado and contact lenses and ocular disease in Chicago, Illinois. Owing to his passion for improving the vision of children, Dr. Bonilla-Warford has published articles on such topics as the use of vision therapy to improve reading skills and has lectured to Optometry students and paraprofessionals as well as the general public on visual care of children, the importance of vision in personal development, and options for controlling nearsightedness. He has been featured on news such as Fox 13, NBC8, Bay News 9, The Tampa Bay Times, but eye care publications such as Review Optometry, Invision Magazine and others. Dr. Bonilla-Warford is very active in professional organizations and is a member of the American Optometric Association. He is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD), an organization dedicated to pediatric vision and vision therapy, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, an organization dedicated to vision research and education. Additionally, he is Past President of the Hillsborough Society of Optometry and is chair of the Children's Vision Committee of the Florida Optometric Association.
Interview provided by: Global Myopia Awareness Coalition
Media contact: Demi Wolfe; dwolfe@golin.com
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SOURCE Global Myopia Awareness Coalition | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/08/11/how-extended-screen-time-can-affect-your-childs-vision-ways-encourage-screen-staycation-this-summer/ | 2022-08-11T01:31:39Z |
- Companies announce heads of agreement for off-take capacity from Cameron LNG Phase 2 and Port Arthur LNG
- Agreement contemplates continued development of a framework for greenhouse gas reduction, mitigation, and reporting
MIĘDZYZDROJE, Poland, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), and the Polish Oil & Gas Company (PGNiG) today announced they have entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) for the purchase of approximately 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivered free-on-board from Sempra Infrastructure's portfolio of LNG projects in North America.
"Today's agreement underscores our commitment to help provide greater energy security to Poland and our global partners through long-term LNG sales," said Dan Brouillette, president of Sempra Infrastructure. "Our relationship with PGNiG is core to this commitment, and we are excited to continue working closely with them to advance more reliable, secure and increasingly clean energy solutions."
"The agreement signed today paves the way for negotiations of detailed terms that would provide PGNiG with LNG from a reliable and highly valued infrastructure partner. Here in Poland, LNG is already one of the cornerstones of our diversified strategy to enhance Polish energy security, as well as to strengthen the commercial potential of the PGNiG Group. We are determined to further expand our operations in this direction and are therefore taking steps to secure access to adequate natural gas volumes in the future," said Iwona Waksmundzka-Olejniczak, PGNiG SA president.
The referenced HOA contemplates the negotiation and finalization of definitive 20-year LNG sale-and-purchase agreements for 2 Mtpa from the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project under development in Louisiana, and 1 Mtpa from the Port Arthur LNG project under development in Texas. The HOA also provides PGNiG the opportunity in 2022 to reallocate volumes from the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project to the Port Arthur LNG project. Additionally, Sempra Infrastructure and PGNiG expect to continue working toward a framework for the reduction, mitigation and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions across the LNG value chain.
Sempra Infrastructure is developing the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project, which is expected to include a single LNG train with a maximum production capacity of approximately 6.75 Mtpa of LNG as well as debottlenecking of the existing three LNG trains at the facility in Hackberry, Louisiana. Last month, Sempra Infrastructure signed an HOA with the Cameron LNG partners for the development of the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project. In addition, Sempra Infrastructure is also developing the proposed Port Arthur LNG project, an approximately 13.5 Mtpa, fully permitted facility on a 3,000-acre site in Jefferson County, Texas.
The HOA is a preliminary, non-binding arrangement, and the development of the Cameron LNG Phase 2 and Port Arthur LNG projects remains subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including reaching definitive agreements, securing all necessary permits, signing engineering and construction contracts, obtaining financing and incentives and reaching a final investment decision for each project.
About Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra Infrastructure delivers energy for a better world. Through the combined strength of its assets in North America, the company is dedicated to enabling the energy transition and beyond. With a continued focus on sustainability, innovation, world-class safety, championing people, resilient operations and social responsibility, its more than 2,000 employees develop, build and operate clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions, that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. For more information about Sempra Infrastructure, please visit www.SempraInfrastructure.com and Twitter.
About PGNiG
The PGNiG Group is the leader in the Polish gas market. It operates in exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil, international gas trading, sale and distribution of gas and liquid fuels, as well as heat and electricity generation. The PGNiG Group consists of over 30 companies with a total of 25,000 employees. It operates, among others, in Poland, Lithuania, Norway, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. The Group's parent company, PGNiG SA, is one of the largest companies listed at the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
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These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website at www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure is not the same company as San Diego Gas & Electric or Southern California Gas Company, and neither Sempra Infrastructure nor any of its subsidiaries are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Yumy Candy Company Inc., (CSE: TYUM) ("Yumy" or the "Company") Canada's first publicly traded low sugar, plant-based confectionery company, is pleased to announce its partnership with Sungiven Foods, a top-quality large Asian conglomerate supermarket chain with more than 200 stores and over 3,000 employees worldwide. The partnership will consist of a co-branded line of Yumy Candy products, which will specifically target Sungiven Foods valued Asian clientele. Yumy will manage all aspects of the supply chain and production of the products, with Sungiven managing the distribution to their locations and sales.
Sungiven Foods launched in the North American market after achieving tremendous success in China, with over 200 locations worldwide Sungiven Foods is committed to serving Asians of all generations and all customers who love enjoying and cooking healthy Asian cuisine. They are focused on "more natural, less processed, and fewer additives" products, while advocating for local, organic, and healthy foods. Sungiven Foods offers a full range of healthy foods, with thousands of globally sourced, and affordable private-label products — including fresh fruits from around the world, and organic vegetables from Canada and Central America. In Metro Vancouver, Sungiven Foods opened nine locations with plans to expand to 20 stores in Canada, along with a simultaneous expansion into the U.S. market. Sungiven Foods has leveraged its global supply chain resources to further grow its wholesale channels and global import and export business, while actively developing an e-commerce platform. Sungiven has various white label brands, which they prioritize through their wholesale channels. Including selling their own products within Canada, as well as distributing and selling to other local markets and retailers, allowing the business to position themselves in all aspects of food industry. Sungiven also manages import/export of products between Canada and Asia.
Yumy has confirmed production capabilities to ensure volumes and quotas can be fulfilled, moving forward with global expansion objectives. "We are proud to announce our partnership with Sungiven Foods, adding another large-scale global customer we can count on contributing to the company's bottom line. Having Sungiven Foods stand behind our project in Asia gives our company a new level of credibility and helps us moving forward with our global expansion. We aim to see Yumy entering more strategic partnerships like Sungiven in the near future." States Cassidy McCord, Director of The Yumy Candy Company.
The co-branded items will consist of Yumy's signature Strawberry Kiwi, Peach and Sour Watermelon gummy bears in a 50g bag, as a custom 24-pack variety. The packaging design has been tailored to best fit the Sungiven clientele, as the stores focus many of their marketing efforts and promotions towards their in-house brands. The minimum volume commitment for the agreement is 38,880 units per quarter, with intent to increase volumes by promoting in-house brands. The partnership will consist of two phases, having the initial launch within their Canadian locations and the second phase to export to China to supply to the remainder of the Sungiven supermarkets.
Erica Williams, Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (604) 449-2026 Email: investors@yumybear.com
The Yumy Candy is an affordable health-conscious low-sugar plant-based confectionery company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and it has developed a portfolio of healthier gelatine-free candies made from non-GMO ingredients with proprietary recipes. All of its products are free of gelatin, soy, gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and genetically modified organisms.
Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. The information in this news release about future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: general business, economic and social uncertainties; local and global market and economic uncertainties arising in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic; litigation, availability of key product ingredients, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; the ability to effectively expand manufacturing and production capacity; the ability to obtain retail partners to distribute Company products, the success of market initiatives and the ability to grow brand awareness; the ability to attract, maintain and expand relationships with key strategic vendors; our ability to predict consumer taste preferences; delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; the sufficiency of our cash to meet liquidity needs; those additional risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; and other matters discussed in this news release. Accordingly, the forward-looking statements discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of these known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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HOUSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enchanted Rock, a leading provider of electrical resiliency-as-a-service, is proud to announce Thais Grossi, Chief Operating Officer, has been selected as one of the 2022 "Women Worth Watching® in Leadership" by Profiles in Diversity Journal.
Thais Grossi is responsible for leading all aspects of Enchanted Rock's operations including human resources; microgrid EPC (engineering, procurement, construction); supply chain; quality; and safety. Thais' passion for people and their development resonates in the success of the teams she leads. Previously, the Houston Business Journal recognized her ability to build an inclusive and welcoming environment by naming Enchanted Rock as one of the Best Places to Work in 2021.
"I moved to the United States with the goal of making a difference in the energy industry. While I faced challenges along the way, I was also presented with great opportunities to grow as a professional, build organizations, lead and develop talent, and deliver solutions others viewed as impossible," said Thais. "I'm honored to be recognized and hope that my journey inspires others to continue to pursue their career dreams."
"Thais has been instrumental in the growth and transformation of the company and constantly brings people together to support our mission of increasing resiliency," said Enchanted Rock CEO Thomas McAndrew. "We've known for a long time what an inspiring and impactful member of the team she is, and I'm thrilled that she's received this well-deserved recognition for the leadership, mentorship and dedication she provides across Enchanted Rock and the energy industry."
Profiles in Diversity Journal is dedicated to promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in the corporate, government, nonprofit, higher education, and military sectors. The annual Women Worth Watching awards recognize dynamic professional women who are using their talents and influence to change workplaces and the world.
Enchanted Rock is an industry leader in electrical microgrids which protects companies and communities in the event of unexpected power outages. Enchanted Rock's dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas to drive the nation's most dependable microgrids — all while significantly reducing carbon emissions when compared with traditional diesel backup generators.
Founded in 2006, Enchanted Rock is a leader in electrical resiliency-as-a-service, powering companies, critical infrastructure and communities to ensure operational continuity during unexpected power outages from extreme weather, infrastructure failures, cyberattacks and other grid disruptions. Enchanted Rock's dual-purpose microgrids use natural gas and renewable natural gas (RNG) offsets to produce significantly lower carbon emissions and air pollutants than diesel generators, capable of achieving resiliency with net-zero emissions. Additionally, the company's end-to-end microgrid software platform, GraniteEcosystem™, provides real-time 24/7/365 system monitoring and optimization, including forecasting of electricity market conditions to ensure worry-free reliable power to customers. For more information, please visit www.enchantedrock.com or visit Twitter or LinkedIn.
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enchantedrock@antennagroup.com
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The analytics leader's best-in-class risk technology offerings earned judges' praise and a trio of wins
CARY, N.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS has again scored a collection of wins from the 2022 Risk Technology Awards, Risk.net's prestigious annual awards series recognizing the best in enterprise, operational, and credit risk technology. According to a panel of judges comprised of Risk.net editors and risk technology users, the artificial intelligence and analytics leader reigns supreme in three categories:
- Consumer credit modelling software of the year
- Regulatory capital calculation product of the year
- IFRS 9 enterprise solution of the year
The winning solutions integrate seamlessly with an array of other SAS solutions on cloud-ready SAS Risk Stratum. This integrated and highly collaborative risk platform provides a virtual headquarters for model development, data integration and workflow planning and execution across risk and finance.
"As the world faces growing economic uncertainty, financial services organizations are reassessing risks and recalibrating their models and processes to weather the volatility ahead," said Troy Haines, Senior Vice President and Head of Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions at SAS. "While awards and accolades are nice, what's most important is what this recognition represents to our customers: that their SAS powered risktech capabilities will help them identify and overcome the challenges ahead, whatever the future brings."
SAS 'a clear leader' in consumer credit modelling, says judging panel
Modern banking requires modern decision-making attuned to the latest regulatory standards – and adaptable amid shifting conditions. Without state-of-the-art credit risk modeling, banks and fintechs cannot deliver the consistent customer experience today's consumers demand. That seamless experience relies on crunching increasingly large and diverse datasets through risk models and integrating advanced analytics into fair and ethical decisioning processes – no easy feat.
SAS Risk Modeling's key differentiators in the consumer credit modeling arena? Ease, automation and explainability. In SAS' integrated ecosystem, automated credit decisions, detailed metrics, and turnkey, compliant risk models are a click away. The result is transparent, machine learning-driven decisioning that can evolve through a wide range of implementations and applications.
Risk.net's judging panel called SAS' model as a service approach "innovative." Further, it lauded SAS' "focus on easy and fast model deployment as well as natural language explainability," providing comprehensive support for the credit lifecycle.
Regulatory capital calculation solution 'shows SAS flexing its muscles'
Facing potential market volatility, financial firms must anticipate increased capital requirements that could send initial margins soaring. With SAS' new Basel IV configuration, clients can prepare for changes in regulation and simulate credit risk approaches to weather the storm.
With this expansion of the SAS Solution for Regulatory Capital, financial institutions can prepare for full compliance in various jurisdictions and optimize their credit risk mitigation strategy, while reducing capital requirements within legal and regulatory constraints.
Judges called the solution "expandable and adaptable," highlighting its "good product coverage." They also praised SAS' overall approach, stating, "This shows SAS flexing its muscles in commercial credit and occupying the traded space via securitizations and the large exposures framework."
"SAS is the leader in its field – a well-deserved position," the judging panel further noted. "It has lots of high-quality offerings and great support; the client genuinely comes first."
IFRS 9 technology that "brings together a fully integrated risk and finance view generally not evident in most products"
The SAS Solution for IFRS 9 enables banks to model expected credit loss, manage workflows, and integrate and validate data for model development. Its ability to break down the execution process from both a granular and a 30,000-foot view empowers financial firms to be fully transparent and audit-ready.
Other features include a simplified coding environment for fast, efficient model implementation using various code languages as well as a simulation environment supporting what-if analysis enhancing risk visibility. Its reporting capabilities are flexible and democratized, allowing users across roles and departments to quickly create and even automate reporting.
"Here, we see a fully integrated risk and finance view generally not evident in most products," noted the judging panel, adding that it's "good to see the emphasis on model development and model governance – as well as the ability to integrate with other SAS products."
Only SAS delivers comprehensive risk solutions, AI and regtech technologies and best practices that help financial services organizations like banks and insurers balance short- and long-term strategies, improve financial performance, and foster a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
To learn more, download the Keys to robust credit risk modeling and decisioning for better customer experience white paper.
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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben E. Keith Company's Hallam Family were honored at last night's 24th annual Katy 5K race as Honorary Chairs. The Katy 5K presented by Michelob Ultra, one of the best-attended running events in Dallas, takes participants through Uptown, onto the Katy Trail, and down into Reverchon Park for the Katy 5K Picnic party. The race generates crucial funds for the non-profit organization, Friends of the Katy Trail, which is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Trail and raising the funds needed for landscape maintenance, lighting, water for people and pets, security patrols, and more through private and corporate donations. The Hallam family and the Ben E. Keith Foundation were early donors to help construct the Katy Trail, and are committed to continually supporting Friends of the Katy Trail.
Robert Hallam, Jr. said, "Our family and our company have been involved with Friends of the Katy Trail and the Katy 5K for more than 20 years and we are proud to serve as the Honorary Chairs of the 2022 Katy Trail 5K race. It has been so exciting for us to see the Katy Trail become an essential and beloved Dallas destination and the Katy 5K continues to be a can't miss event. We encourage everyone in the Dallas and surrounding communities to join us in supporting Friends of the Katy Trail, as we all benefit from their important work maintaining as well as continually enhancing the Katy Trail."
Friends of the Katy Trail Executive Director Amy Bean said, "We are grateful for the ongoing support from the Hallam Family and Ben E. Keith Company. With more than 1.5 million Trail visits a year, their generous support and donations from the community are more important than ever to keep the Katy Trail running strong."
4,000 race goers enjoyed a fun after-party with free food from over thirty local restaurants, the opportunity to visit with various sponsors and local businesses, and music by Downtown Fever.
Ben E. Keith Company, established in Fort Worth, Texas in 1906, began selling Anheuser-Busch products in 1928. Today, Ben E. Keith Company's Beverage division is the third largest independent beer wholesaler in the country. With fourteen Sales & Distribution Centers the company operates throughout the state of Texas and distributes import beers, craft beers, spirits, wine products and nonalcoholic beverages. The Food Division is the nation's fifth largest broad line foodservice distributor and operates today with nine divisions shipping to fifteen states throughout the country. For more information, please visit www.benekeith.com.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event — and his first trip to the Masters — by firing a final-round 69 at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday.
In his 147th PGA Tour start, Spaun survived a double-bogey start to his round by recording five birdies with no bogeys to finish at 13-under at TPC San Antonio. It gave him a two-shot margin over Matt Kuchar (69) and Matt Jones (66).
“I was thinking about the Masters last night,” Spaun said. “But I think a year ago, to think I would even be here playing on tour, I’d have to do a lot of work. To finally get a win, it’s what you dream about.”
In October, Spaun was ranked No. 396 in the World Golf Rankings. It followed a 2020-21 season where he missed more cuts than he made, including a missed cut at the Texas Open, and only one top-10 finish. He had to play in the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour last year to retain his tour card.
The 31-year-old Spaun closed with four straight pars, and no one could close in on him. His previous best finish on tour was runner-up in 2018 at the RSM Classic. Sunday’s tournament win includes a $1.54 million check.
Adam Hadwin (67), Beau Hossler (72), Charles Howell III (69) and Troy Merritt (69) tied for fourth at 10-under.
Jones missed a 3-foot par putt on the 16th, birdied the 17th and missed a 14-foot birdie putt on the final hole.
“It was a good weekend,” Jones said, “but I had a good round going Thursday and let it slip, and then Friday I just played poorly and made a couple of mistakes. Those mistakes are what cost golf tournaments. Yeah, I played great today.”
Kuchar needed a birdie on the final hole and Spaun to make bogey to force a playoff. Spaun found trouble off the tee in the left rough, but Kuchar’s second shot went into the water. Spaun reached the green of the par-5 finishing hole in three and his final putt was less than two feet.
It was a missed opportunity to get back to the Masters for Kuchar and Brandt Snedeker, who shared the lead after the first two holes Sunday. Between them, they have 26 Masters appearances, seven top 10s and each has a top-3 finish.
Snedeker finished tied for 18th after a 75.
Spaun’s double-bogey final round start before getting the victory is so rare that the last time it happened on tour came in 2008, when Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open victory (and Woods needed a playoff the following day).
“It didn’t bother me as much as you would think,” Spaun said. “I knew there was a lot of golf. I’d rather double the first hole than the last hole.”
Spaun took the lead with a birdie after nailing his approach into the 11th to three feet away. Jones’ birdie at the 17th cut it to one, but Spaun answered with a birdie at the par-5 14th after getting almost pin high in the greenside bunker. He hit to nine feet and made the putt to go back to two ahead.
Spaun nursed the lead, making a 6-footer for par at 15, chipping to 5 feet away and making the par putt on the 16th and on 17, knocking in par from 4 feet.
Spaun’s double-bogey at the start came when his approach missed so much it settled left of the bunker situated left of the green. His chip rolled toward the back of the green and he three-putted.
“I was thinking, what could I do to get a top 10, not win the tournament,” Spaun said.
He also double-bogeyed the 9th hole on Saturday. Yet he birdied the tough 9th on Sunday, one of five on the day.
Keegan Bradley, who shot a final-round 66, finished in a tie for eighth at 9-under with Matthias Schwab (68), Gary Woodland (70) and third-round co-leader Dylan Fittelli (73).
Frittelli’s chances started to slip after he walked to the 9th tee following a birdie at 8. His tee shot ran down a cart path straight into cactus. Frittelli pulled the ball away from the spines and took an unplayable and managed bogey to fall two shots back. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/spaun-takes-texas-open-for-1st-pga-win-1st-trip-to-masters/ | 2022-04-03T23:40:24Z |
ROSELAND, N.J., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 247,000 jobs from March to April according to the April ADP® National Employment ReportTM. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with Moody's Analytics. The report, which is derived from ADP's actual data of those who are on a company's payroll, measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month on a seasonally-adjusted basis.
April 2022 Report Highlights*
View the ADP National Employment Report Infographic at www.adpemploymentreport.com.
Total U.S. Nonfarm Private Employment: 247,000
By Company Size
- Small businesses: -120,000
- 1-19 employees -96,000
- 20-49 employees -25,000
- Medium businesses: 46,000
- 50-499 employees 46,000
- Large businesses: 321,000
- 500-999 employees 32,000
- 1,000+ employees 289,000
By Sector
- Goods-producing: 46,000
- Natural resources/mining 4,000
- Construction 16,000
- Manufacturing 25,000
- Service-providing: 202,000
- Trade/transportation/utilities 15,000
- Information -2,000
- Financial activities 8,000
- Professional/business services 50,000
- Professional/technical services 21,000
- Management of companies/enterprises 1,000
- Administrative/support services 28,000 - Education/health services 48,000
- Health care/social assistance 41,000
- Education 6,000 - Leisure/hospitality 77,000
- Other services 6,000
* Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding.
Franchise Employment**
- Franchise jobs 47,400
**Complete details on franchise employment can be found here.
"In April, the labor market recovery showed signs of slowing as the economy approaches full employment," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "While hiring demand remains strong, labor supply shortages caused job gains to soften for both goods producers and services providers. As the labor market tightens, small companies, with fewer than 50 employees, struggle with competition for wages amid increased costs."
The matched sample used to develop the ADP National Employment Report was derived from ADP payroll data, which represents 460,000 U.S. clients employing nearly 26 million workers in the U.S. The March total of jobs added was revised from 455,000 to 479,000.
To obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including additional charts, supporting data and the schedule of future release dates, or to subscribe to the monthly email alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.adpemploymentreport.com.
The May 2022 ADP National Employment Report will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET on June 2, 2022.
About the ADP® National Employment ReportTM
The ADP® National Employment ReportTM is a monthly measure of the change in total U.S. nonfarm private employment derived from actual, anonymous payroll data of client companies served by ADP®, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report, which measures nearly 26 million U.S. workers, is produced by the ADP Research Institute®, a specialized group within the company that provides insights around employment trends and workforce strategy, in collaboration with Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Each month, ADP Research Institute issues the ADP National Employment Report as part of the company's commitment to adding deeper insights into the U.S. labor market and providing businesses, governments and others with a source of credible and valuable information. The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge.
The data for this report is collected for pay periods that can be interpolated to include the week of the 12th of each month, and processed with statistical methodologies similar to those used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compute employment from its monthly survey of establishments. Due to this processing, this subset is modified to make it indicative of national employment levels; therefore, the resulting employment changes computed for the ADP National Employment Report are not representative of changes in ADP's total base of U.S. business clients.
For a description of the underlying data and the statistical model used to create this report, please see the ADP National Employment Report: Development Methodology.
About the ADP Research Institute
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Okta, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of OKTA 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.
CONTACT US HERE:
https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/okta-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28875&from=4
CLASS PERIOD: March 5, 2021 to March 22, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 19, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/okta-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=28875&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of OKTA 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 July 19, 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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The partnership maximizes support, resources, and capabilities for enterprise businesses to engage with the NFT ecosystem by utilizing the full suite of tools from SmartMedia Technologies and the Casper blockchain
ZUG, Switzerland, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Web3 & NFT platform SmartMedia Technologies and its network partner, BLOCKv today announced a new partnership with CasperLabs, the professional solutions provider behind the Casper Network. Casper is the first live proof-of-stake blockchain designed specifically for enterprise and developer adoption of blockchain technology. This new partnership allows enterprise users to rapidly design, develop and deploy BLOCKv powered 'Smart NFTs' using the SmartMedia self-serve, no-code, drag and drop NFT studio on the Casper Network and offers services for companies and brands that want to benefit from BLOCKv's industry leading NFTs and Casper's streamlined, enterprise-focused blockchain capabilities.
BLOCKv and SmartMedia are the industry leaders in driving mass adoption of Web3 & NFT technology through international campaigns and partnerships with household names, including the NBA, Vodafone, AXE, Ben & Jerry's, Rosewood Hotels, and Doritos. BLOCKv and SmartMedia's partnerships with Fortune 500 companies facilitate unique, next-generation consumer engagement activations through wearable NFTs, gamified NFT augmented reality experiences, and real-world NFT redemptions.
"The integration of the SmartMedia Tech Stack and the BLOCKv 'Smart NFT' on the Casper blockchain is a natural fit," said Lukas Fluri, Co-Founder and CEO of BLOCKv. "Our platforms are wholeheartedly committed to expanding access, knowledge, and overall use of Web3 technology, and now with the partnership of CasperLabs and Casper, we can provide an end-to-end enterprise solution that brands can trust to usher in the future of Web3.0."
"This partnership is taking the industry one step further in realizing the Web3 vision of composable tech stacks," said Tyler Moebius, CEO of SmartMedia. "SmartMedia provides the Self-serve NFT studio & UI, BLOCKv provides the underlying NFT utility and Casper the enterprise grade blockchain."
Casper Network has set the standard for blockchain technology built specifically for enterprises. With an exceptional performance track record and industry-leading security features, Casper presents a unique opportunity for businesses looking to take advantage of NFT technology and expand mass adoption as the world enters into Web3.0.
"This partnership provides CasperLabs with the opportunity to continue to deliver high-quality solutions for our enterprise customers," said Medha Parlikar, CTO and Co-Founder of CasperLabs. "BLOCKv's highly programmable and interactive NFT technology is an instant value add for the Casper network and will increase adoption of blockchain technology across enterprises and industries."
BLOCKv and Casper will be showcasing the capabilities of this new partnership during a June 9th event Under The Big Top at Consensus in Austin, TX. There, users will be able to enter into an augmented reality experience and search the event space for Non-Fungible Treasure Chests, unlock them and receive NFT Give-Aways.
About CasperLabs
CasperLabs, a leading blockchain software company for the enterprise market, is re-imagining blockchain for enterprise with a future proof solution. The company also provides development, support and advisory services for organizations building on the Casper network. Guided by open-source principles, CasperLabs is committed to supporting the next wave of blockchain adoption among businesses and providing developers with a reliable and secure framework to build private, public and hybrid blockchain applications. Its team possesses deep enterprise technology experience with a cumulative 100 years of enterprise experience, hailing from organizations including Google, Adobe, AWS, Dropbox and Microsoft. To learn more, visit https://casperlabs.io
About SmartMedia Technologies
SmartMedia Technologies, a leader in Web3 marketing solutions since 2018, is the creator of the first SaaS platform that enables agencies and marketers to create self-serve, no code, drag and drop NFT digital experiences. SMT enables the rapid design, development and distribution of SmartMedia Ads and addressable SmartMedia Objects that drive engagement, acquisition and loyalty across a digital and mobile-first audience. For more information, visit https://www.smartmediatech.io.
About BLOCKv
BlockV is the world's leading platform for creating and emitting intelligent Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) that act as a standardized framework to build digital goods around. The favored NFT platform of the Fortune 500, BlockV enables anyone to create NFTs that can be distributed and collected through social media, augmented and virtual reality, GPS drops, QR codes and email, can be dynamically minted to a number of leading blockchains and are accessible from any internet enabled smart device, recreating the sensation of physical object ownership in the digital world. To learn more, please visit https://blockv.io
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI), a leading provider of software, data and analytics solutions to the mortgage and consumer loan, real estate and capital markets verticals, today announced unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to the prior year quarter.
First Quarter 2022 Highlights:
- Revenues of $387.2 million, an increase of 11%; Organic revenue growth of 9%
- Operating income of $80.2 million, an increase of 18%; Operating margin of 20.7% compared to 19.4%
- Earnings before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax of $59.0 million, an increase of 51%
- Net earnings attributable to Black Knight of $364.6 million compared to $54.1 million; Diluted EPS of $2.35 compared to $0.35; Net earnings margin of 93.5% compared to 13.0%; the effect of our investment in Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. ("DNB") was an increase in Net earnings attributable to Black Knight of $303.1 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, including a gain of $305.4 million, net of tax, or $1.96 per diluted share, recognized as a result of the exchange of shares of DNB common stock as part of the consideration for acquiring the remaining 40% interest in Optimal Blue Holdco, LLC ("Optimal Blue Holdco")
- Adjusted EBITDA of $190.5 million, an increase of 9.5%; Adjusted EBITDA margin was 49.2% compared to 49.8%
- Adjusted operating income of $151.6 million, an increase of 9%; Adjusted operating margin of 39.2% compared to 39.8%
- Adjusted net earnings of $97.3 million, an increase of 11%; Adjusted EPS of $0.63, an increase of 12.5%
First Quarter 2022 Segment Highlights:
Software Solutions
- Revenues of $330.7 million, an increase of 12%; Organic revenue growth of 10%
- EBITDA of $188.2 million, an increase of 10%; EBITDA margin of 56.9% compared to 57.8%
- Operating income of $153.1 million, an increase of 10%; Operating margin of 46.3% compared to 47.2%
Data and Analytics
- Revenues of $56.5 million, an increase of 5%; Organic revenue growth of 2.5%
- EBITDA of $19.0 million, a decrease of 4%; EBITDA margin of 33.6% compared to 36.5%
- Operating income of $15.2 million, a decrease of 4%; Operating margin of 26.9% compared to 29.5%
Commentary:
Black Knight Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Jabbour said, "Our first quarter results represent a strong start to the year, as we achieved Organic revenue growth of 9%, Adjusted EBITDA growth of 9.5% and Adjusted EPS growth of 12.5%. We continue to see positive momentum across all of our business lines as lenders and servicers look for ways to drive revenue growth, increase efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance through the use of innovative technology solutions."
Jabbour continued, "Black Knight has been on a successful journey of innovation and integration to help transform the mortgage industry by providing our clients with powerful, interconnected solutions that help them achieve greater efficiency and better serve their customers. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. ("ICE"), and we believe this combination is the right next step in that journey. Black Knight and ICE share a common vision and commitment to deliver a better experience for our clients and the stakeholders we serve. By combining our expertise, we can deliver significant benefits to our clients and consumers by improving and streamlining the process of finding a home, as well as obtaining and managing a mortgage."
Other Highlights:
- On February 15, 2022, we acquired the remaining 40% interest in Optimal Blue Holdco for aggregate purchase consideration of $1.156 billion paid in a combination of 36.4 million shares of DNB common stock valued at $722.5 million and cash of $433.5 million funded with borrowings under our revolving credit facility
- As of March 31, 2022, we own 18.5 million shares of DNB common stock
- As of March 31, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $27.6 million, debt of $2,730.7 million and available capacity of $399.0 million on our revolving credit facility
ICE Transaction
As announced on May 4, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by ICE, in a transaction valued at $85 per share, or a market value of $13.1 billion, with consideration in the form of a mix of cash (80%) and stock (20%) (the "Transaction"). The aggregate cash consideration in the Transaction consists of $10.5 billion and the aggregate stock consideration is valued at approximately $2.6 billon based on ICE's 10-day VWAP as of May 2, 2022 of $118.09. Black Knight shareholders can elect to receive either cash or stock, subject to proration, with the value of the cash election and the stock election equalized at closing. The Transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2023, following the receipt of regulatory approvals, Black Knight shareholder approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of Black Knight.
Business Outlook
Due to the proposed transaction with ICE, Black Knight has suspended the practice of providing forward-looking guidance.
Definitions of non-GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided in subsequent sections of the press release narrative and supplemental schedules.
Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
Black Knight will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2022 financial results on May 6, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. As a result of the proposed transaction with ICE, there will not be a live question and answer session. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407–4018, or for international callers (201) 689–8471. A replay will be available from 11:30 a.m. ET on May 6, 2022, through May 13, 2022, by dialing (844) 512–2921 or for international callers (412) 317–6671. The replay passcode will be 13728534.
The call will also be webcast live from Black Knight's investor relations website at https://investor.blackknightinc.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on the website.
About Black Knight
Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.
Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serve their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including Organic revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted operating income, Adjusted operating margin, Adjusted net earnings and Adjusted EPS. These are important financial measures for us but are not financial measures as defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe these measures provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making, including determining a portion of executive compensation. We also present these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe investors, analysts and rating agencies consider them useful in measuring our ability to meet our debt service obligations. By disclosing these non-GAAP financial measures, we believe we offer investors a greater understanding of, and an enhanced level of transparency into, the means by which our management operates the company.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures presented in accordance with GAAP, and our use of these terms may vary from that of others in our industry. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to revenues, operating income, operating margin, net earnings, net earnings per share, net earnings margin or any other measures derived in accordance with GAAP as measures of operating performance or liquidity. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the attached schedules.
Revenues, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, Operating income and Operating margin for the Software Solutions and Data and Analytics segments are presented in conformity with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting. These measures are reported to the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing their performance. For these reasons, these measures are excluded from the definition of non-GAAP financial measures under the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K.
Organic revenue growth - We define Organic revenue growth as Revenues for the current period compared to an adjusted revenue base for the prior period, which is adjusted to add pre-acquisition revenues of acquired businesses for the portion of the prior year matching the portion of the current year that we owned the acquired businesses.
Adjusted EBITDA - We define Adjusted EBITDA as Net earnings attributable to Black Knight, with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of earnings items including, but not limited to:
- Depreciation and amortization;
- Impairment charges;
- Interest expense, net;
- Income tax (benefit) expense;
- Other expense, net;
- Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax;
- (Gains) losses related to investments in unconsolidated affiliate, net of tax;
- Net earnings (losses) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests;
- equity-based compensation, including certain related payroll taxes;
- acquisition-related costs, including costs pursuant to purchase agreements; and
- costs associated with expense reduction initiatives.
These adjustments are reflected in Corporate and Other.
Adjusted EBITDA margin - Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Revenues.
Adjusted operating income – We define Adjusted operating income as Operating income, with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of earnings items including, but not limited to:
- equity-based compensation, including certain related payroll taxes;
- acquisition-related costs, including costs pursuant to purchase agreements;
- costs associated with expense reduction initiatives; and
- the net incremental depreciation and amortization adjustments associated with the application of purchase accounting.
These adjustments are reflected in Corporate and Other.
Adjusted operating margin - Adjusted operating margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted operating income by Revenues.
Adjusted net earnings - We define Adjusted net earnings as Net earnings attributable to Black Knight with adjustments to reflect the addition or elimination of certain statement of earnings items including, but not limited to:
- equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax;
- (gains) losses related to investments in unconsolidated affiliate, net of tax;
- the net incremental depreciation and amortization adjustments associated with the application of purchase accounting;
- equity-based compensation, including certain related payroll taxes;
- costs associated with debt and/or equity offerings;
- acquisition-related costs, including costs pursuant to purchase agreements;
- costs associated with expense reduction initiatives;
- costs and settlement (gains) losses associated with significant legal matters;
- adjustment for income tax expense primarily related to the tax effect of the non-GAAP adjustments and a discrete income tax benefit related to the establishment of a deferred tax asset as a result of our reorganization of certain wholly-owned subsidiaries; and
- adjustment for redeemable noncontrolling interests primarily related to the effect of the non-GAAP adjustments.
Adjusted EPS - Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted net earnings by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on Black Knight management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. Black Knight undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The risks and uncertainties that forward-looking statements are subject to include, but are not limited to:
- the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of us or ICE to terminate the definitive merger agreement governing the terms and conditions of the proposed transaction;
- the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us or ICE;
- the possibility that the proposed transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, stockholder, or other approvals and other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect us or ICE or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction)
- the diversion of management's attention and time from ongoing business operations and opportunities on merger-related matters;
- security breaches against our information systems or breaches involving our third-party vendors;
- our ability to maintain and grow our relationships with our clients;
- our ability to comply with or changes to the laws, rules and regulations that affect our and our clients' businesses;
- our ability to adapt our solutions to technological changes or evolving industry standards or to achieve our growth strategies;
- our ability to protect our proprietary software and information rights;
- the effect of any potential defects, development delays, installation difficulties or system failures on our business and reputation;
- changes in general economic, business, regulatory and political conditions;
- impacts to our business operations caused by the occurrence of a catastrophe or global crisis, including the spread of COVID-19 variants;
- the effects of our existing leverage on our ability to make acquisitions and invest in our business;
- risks associated with the recruitment and retention of our skilled workforce;
- risks associated with the availability of data;
- our ability to successfully consummate, integrate and achieve the intended benefits of acquisitions;
- risks associated with our investment in DNB; and
- other risks and uncertainties detailed in the "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information", "Risk Factors" and other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other filings with the SEC.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
In connection with the Transaction, ICE will file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to register the shares of ICE common stock to be issued in connection with the Transaction. The Registration Statement will include a proxy statement of BKI that also constitutes a prospectus of ICE. The definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of BKI seeking their approval of the Transaction and other related matters.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BKI, ICE, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS.
Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the SEC by BKI or ICE through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov or from BKI at its website, www.blackknightinc.com, or from ICE at its website, www.theice.com. Documents filed with the SEC by BKI will be available free of charge by accessing BKI's website at www.blackknightinc.com under the tab "Investors" and then under the heading "Financials – SEC Filings" or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail or telephone to Black Knight, Inc., 601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204, Attention: Investor Relations, (904) 854-5100, and documents filed with the SEC by ICE will be available free of charge by accessing ICE's website at www.ice.com and following the link for "Investor Relations" or, alternatively, by directing a request by mail or telephone to Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 5660 New Northside Drive, Third Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, Attention: Investor Relations, (770) 857-4700, or by email to investors@ice.com.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION
BKI, ICE, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of BKI in connection with the Transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information about the interests of the directors and executive officers of BKI and ICE and other persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of stockholders of BKI in connection with the Transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus related to the Transaction, which will be filed with the SEC. Additional information about BKI, the directors and executive officers of BKI and their ownership of BKI common stock is also set forth in the definitive proxy statement for BKI's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on April 28, 2022, and other documents subsequently filed by BKI with the SEC. Additional information about ICE, the directors and executive officers of ICE and their ownership of ICE common stock can also be found in ICE's definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as filed with the SEC on March 25, 2022, and other documents subsequently filed by ICE with the SEC. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described above.
NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION
This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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Police find large cache of illegal weapons, drugs from cartel in federal bust
YAKIMA, Wash. (Gray News) - Authorities in Washington say they seized multiple illegal weapons and drugs from a cartel in Mexico in a recent bust.
The Yakima Police Department teamed up with the U.S. Homeland Security Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in serving federal search warrants on Sept. 9.
Authorities said while serving a search warrant, they found a large cache of weapons and seized 27 high-powered rifles, nine handguns, and two shotguns.
Special agents said they also found cash, methamphetamine and fentanyl during the operation with search warrants tied to an investigation into the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Police said the cartel is attempting to operate in Yakama and stealing high-end late model vehicles for use in smuggling drugs throughout the U.S.
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TORONTO, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Magna Gold Corp. (TSXV: MGR) (OTCQB: MGLQF) ("Magna" or the "Company") announces that, further to its news release dated March 18, 2022, the Company has issued an aggregate of 1,660,132 common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") at a deemed price of $0.76 per Common Share to PEAL de Mexico S.A. de C.V. ("PEAL") in settlement of outstanding debt in the aggregate amount of US$1,000,000 (the "Debt Settlement"). The Debt Settlement was completed pursuant to an amending agreement dated February 22, 2022 between Molimentales del Noroeste S.A. de C.V. ("Molimentales"), a subsidiary of the Company, and PEAL which amended the terms of a settlement agreement dated June 30, 2020 between Molimentales and PEAL (the "Settlement Agreement") to settle US$1,000,000 of the outstanding amount owing by the Company under the Settlement Agreement in exchange for the issuance of Common Shares, thereby reducing the amount owing from US$4,054,351 to US$3,054,351.
The issuance of the Common Shares to PEAL pursuant to the Debt Settlement constitutes a "related party transaction" for the purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company is exempt from the requirements to obtain a formal valuation and minority shareholder approval in connection with the Debt Settlement in reliance on sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a), respectively, of MI 61-101, as no securities of the Company are listed or quoted on the specified markets and, at the time the transaction was agreed to, neither the fair market value of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction exceeded 25% of the Company's market capitalization as calculated in accordance with MI 61-101.
The Common Shares issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement are subject to a four month hold period under Canadian securities laws which will expire on August 20, 2022.
Arturo Bonillas
President and CEO
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading fitness brand, Orangetheory Fitness is committed to continued market growth and new studio openings around the world. To further develop the brand's worldwide presence, Orangetheory today announced that it has appointed Jason Dunlop as President of International, overseeing the brand's international studio portfolio and ongoing expansion efforts.
Dunlop joins Orangetheory with a proven track record of leadership and international development, with some of the world's best-known brands, including CrossFit, Canada Goose, Starbucks, and Nike. As demonstrated in his prior executive positions, Dunlop is an industry veteran with an extensive background in franchise business management, global sales, direct to consumer business and hypergrowth in global markets.
In his new role, Dunlop will work to further expand and develop an already robust international network. In 2022, Orangetheory opened new locations in Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, China, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Spain, and Poland, as well as the brand's first studio in France. Dunlop will manage new studio openings slated for 2023 and beyond, including those planned in North and South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
"As Orangetheory Fitness continues to grow as a leader in the fitness and wellness category, Jason Dunlop was the clear choice to help lead us in our mission to spread 'More Life' across the globe," said Dave Long, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Orangetheory Fitness. "With Jason's history of success, we know he has the vision and skills to champion our international efforts – we welcome him to the Orangetheory Fitness team."
"I have been fortunate to spend my career leading global development and strategies for some of the world's most recognizable brands, and I am excited for the international growth potential I see at Orangetheory Fitness," said Dunlop. "I look forward to working to advance Orangetheory's strategic business goals, while introducing more people globally to the brand's unique and cutting-edge fitness approach."
Prior to his appointment, Dunlop served as Global President at CrossFit, LLC where he led CrossFit's Global Affiliate team, Education and Sports Division. As Senior Vice President at Canada Goose, Dunlop was responsible for sales across all international channels including brand and product. During his time at Starbucks, Dunlop was the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, where he restructured the business to become a licensing and franchising model across 4,500 locations and 59 countries. At Nike, Dunlop managed the brand's direct-to-consumer and franchising businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including store growth and digital expansion across 47 countries.
For more information on Orangetheory Fitness, visit www.orangetheory.com.
About Orangetheory
Orangetheory® Fitness (orangetheory.com) is a heart-rate based, total-body group workout combining science, coaching and technology created to help you achieve your desired results and live a more vibrant life. One of the world's fastest-growing franchise companies, Orangetheory developed a workout designed for all fitness abilities to foster a shared community experience by connecting members and coaches. The Orangetheory workout charges your metabolism for MORE caloric afterburn, MORE results, and MORE confidence, all to deliver you MORE LIFE. Orangetheory franchisees have opened more than 1,500 studios in all 50 U.S. states and 24 countries. The company was ranked #60 in Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies list and was listed as #9 on Entrepreneur Fastest-Growing Franchise 500 list. Visit https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/international-opportunities/ for global franchise opportunities.
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MADRID (AP) — Spain’s former king has decided to postpone a second visit home since he established residence abroad after his reputation was tarnished by financial scandal, Spanish news agency EFE reported Tuesday.
Juan Carlos, 84, returned to his country last month for the first time in nearly two years to attend a sailing event in northwest Spain. At that time the mayor of Sanxenxo said that the ex-monach was planning to come back for another sailing event in the town this month.
But according to EFE and other Spanish media, Juan Carlos has decided not to return for the second time in as many months for “private reasons.” He resides in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Juan Carlos was once one of Spain’s most respected public figures for his role in the country’s return to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975. But scandals involving Spain’s royal family began to mount in the later years of his reign, leading Juan Carlos to abdicate in 2014 in favor of his son, Felipe VI.
Juan Carlos left Spain in August 2020 as Spanish and Swiss prosecutors investigated his involvement in alleged financial wrongdoings.
Spanish prosecutors had to shelve their case after concluding that the alleged misbehavior, involving millions of euros in undeclared accounts, happened when Juan Carlos had legal immunity as Spain’s king.
His behavior is widely considered in Spain as a public embarrassment that has tarnished the crown. Felipe renounced his inheritance from Juan Carlos and stripped him of his state-provided subsidy in 2020 in a groundbreaking move to distance himself from his father.
Juan Carlos still faces possible legal trouble in Britain, where a former lover who was allegedly involved in his opaque financial dealings has accused him of harassment. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/spains-scandal-hit-former-king-postpones-second-trip-home/ | 2022-06-07T17:28:00Z |
Taddeo endorses Crist for governor a week after leaving race
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A week after leaving the Democratic primary for Florida governor, state Sen. Annette Taddeo on Monday endorsed former campaign rival U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist for the job of challenging Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in the fall.
Taddeo urged other Florida Democrats to rally around Crist, a Democratic congressman from St. Petersburg who served one term as governor when he was in the Republican Party in the late 2000s.
Taddeo was Crist’s running mate in his failed bid for governor in 2014 against then-incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott. After Taddeo left the race last week, Crist and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried remained the strongest candidates running in the Democratic primary.
“Make no mistake, Charlie is ready for the fight ahead. He is battle-tested and has a true vision to deliver change across Florida,” Taddeo said in a statement. “Most importantly, he is our strongest candidate to defeat Ron DeSantis.”
Taddeo is now running as a Democratic nominee in a South Florida congressional race. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar, who took office after winning her 2020 election. Taddeo faces Miami Commissioner Ken Russell and community organizer Angel Montalvo in the Aug. 23 Democratic primary.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM, the world's most secured and socially infused exchange is proud to announce its partnership with Metatron Coin (MTC). This collaboration will enable both XT.COM and MTC to expand their global reach and benefit from each other's community.
The exchange will list Metatron Coin (MTC) and open for trading MTC/USDT at 2022/06/10 7:00 (UTC). Traders can start their deposit ahead of time on 2022/06/9 7:00 (UTC). On the other hand, the withdrawal section will open on 2022/6/11 7:00 (UTC).
Anisor, the Global CMO of XT.COM explained, "On behalf of XT.COM, I am excited to join hands and list Metatron Coin (MTC) on our platform. With this partnership, together, we will expand our global crypto reach and explore the full potential of crypto and blockchain technology."
Meanwhile, Metatron Coin (MTC) is a TRC20 token that utilizes the Tron blockchain. It has a total supply of 1 billion tokens that can be used for the network's premium services and rewards its network community. In addition, the network aims to be a token economy equipped with a superb ecosystem. This feature will increase the potential of the crypto to raise its value over time.
About Metatron Coin (MTC)
Metatron Coin is a platform designed for activating Metaverse and eSports markets. The network manages data in areas such as society, economy, sports, culture, politics, technology, and science.
In terms of technology, Metatron Coin is designed for P2P and mobile mining. It provides a decentralized chain where all participants in the blockchain become producers and miners simultaneously. Furthermore, the network allows its users to own virtual estate, buy and sell products, and enjoy eSports and entertainment in the Metatron universe.
The network is created to make its users' dreams come true in the form of artists, athletes, and influencers that they want to be in real life.
About XT.COM
XT.COM is the world's first social infused exchange platform that was established in 2018. It has more than 3 million registered users with over 300k active monthly participants. The exchange has large communities from Russia, Japan, Philippines, China, Korea, India, and Africa to name a few.
XT.COM exchange is headquartered in Dubai and has its operation across the globe such as Singapore and Seoul. It aims to provide its user with the best possible user experience. It currently ranks as one of the top exchanges in CoinMarketcap and CoinGecko. As of the time of writing, XT.COM supports 596 coins and 995 trading pairs.
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Byrna is the Only Launcher Based Less-Lethal Training Program in the Nation to Receive this National Certification
ANDOVER, Mass., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byrna's Law Enforcement and Private Security Division's mission is both to provide law enforcement officers and security professionals with the most reliable and effective less-lethal tools available and to provide them the most professional (and realistic) training available. Byrna is pleased to announce that its training program has been recognized by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training's (IADLEST) National Certification Program. Byrna is the only launcher based less-lethal program to receive such national certification.
The Byrna Law Enforcement and Private Security Train-the-Trainer Certification Course is a 12-hour course that uses a "skills-based assessment" method to certify instructors to train end-users on the use of the Byrna series of launchers as well as use-of-force concepts and a review of existing applicable case-law. The students also spend a significant portion of the course participating in reality-based training scenarios that are designed to represent actual critical incidents. Since the LE division's inception in August of 2020, Byrna's instructors have certified nearly a thousand LE, private security, and school security professionals as Byrna Less-Lethal instructors.
Recently, Byrna was accepted into the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training's National Certification Program. The IADLEST National Certification Program (NCP) applies rigorous standards, utilizes subject matter experts, and incorporates best practices to enforce these standards for providers wishing to be recognized for excellence in law enforcement training. This National Certification simplifies access to training by aggregating certified courses in a national training catalog. Departments will be able to easily search for certified training from providers around the nation that have met the NCP quality standard. This program and platform also simplify access, reduce costs, improve training efficiency, and ensure officers receive high-quality training.
Due to the rigorous standards set forth by IADLEST, as well as the comprehensive evaluation performed by subject matter experts, successful certification in this program is a challenging academic endeavor. Byrna's program is one of the only less-lethal certification courses and is the only less-lethal certification program within the .68 caliber projectile and conducted energy weapon (CEW) market that has met the standards to achieve recognition from IADLEST. Jim Gordon, IADLEST Project Manager stated in a letter to Byrna "Your materials have been thoroughly reviewed by our assessment team and have passed the rigors of our independent review process. You have earned the privilege to display the National Certification Program Seal on the First Forward Website and to mention your certified status using our NCP Mark on your other advertising specific to this course."
This recognition is yet another example of how Byrna continues to strive to not only provide our nation's police officers and security professionals with the best less-lethal options available but is also committed to providing the most professional, progressive, and realistic education and training to arm those first responders with the tools and tactics to better serve their communities.
Byrna is a technology company, specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative non-lethal personal security solutions. For more information on the Company, please visit the corporate website here or the Company's investor relations site here. The Company is the manufacturer of the Byrna® SD personal security device, a state-of-the-art handheld CO2 powered launcher designed to provide a non-lethal alternative to a firearm for the consumer, private security, and law enforcement markets. To purchase Byrna products, visit the Company's e-commerce store.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the securities laws. All statements contained in this news release, other than statements of current and historical fact, are forward-looking. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "anticipates," and "believes" and statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "should," "might," "occur," or "be achieved," or "will be taken." Forward-looking statements include descriptions of currently occurring matters which may continue in the future. Forward-looking statements are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates, and analyses that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies, and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied.
Any number of risk factors could affect our actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, lack of law enforcement demand for Byrna training courses or Byrna products in general, negative publicity, or other factors. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority. We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive; accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Investors should carefully consider these and other relevant factors, including those risk factors in Part I, Item 1A, ("Risk Factors") in our most recent Form 10-K, should understand it is impossible to predict or identify all such factors or risks, should not consider the foregoing list, or the risks identified in our SEC filings, to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties, and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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#NCCNPolicy summit explores how adapting workplace culture to accommodate people with past or present cancer, and their caregivers, can lead to benefits for both employers and employees.
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) convened an oncology policy summit in Washington D.C. today on the topic of building a workplace that includes support for people with cancer and their caregivers. The program, which also featured a virtual attendance option, examined how workplace norms and expectations have changed in recent years, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation also examined the current legal and policy landscape, plus how generational shifts and an increasing number of cancer survivors in the workforce are leading to cultural changes throughout the United States.
"We need a cooperative and flexible approach from employers, payers, providers and healthcare systems to ensure high quality and equitable care for all our patients and their caregivers— meeting their needs with minimal disruption to their work and their income," said John Sweetenham, MD, FRCP, FACP, FASCO, Chair, NCCN Board of Directors, and Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of Clinical Affairs, UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. "The pandemic has resulted in the transformation of virtual cancer care and a renewed interest in interventions such as home infusion of cancer therapy. As home becomes the workplace for so many more people since COVID, we need employment and leave benefits as well as regulatory policies that allow us to support patients in their homes."
Panelist Rebecca V. Nellis, MPP, Executive Director, Cancer and Careers shared results from a 2021 Cancer and Careers/Harris Poll Survey. It found 74% of employed patients and survivors reported that working during treatment helps or helped them cope and 75% of surveyed patients and survivors said work aids or aided in their treatment and recovery.
"There are a lot of misconceptions about working after a cancer diagnosis," explained Nellis. "Employers may think people don't want to work or can't work, or that providing accommodations is expensive, and that accommodating one person means making changes for every employee. The truth is that working after a cancer diagnosis is more than possible. Access to guidance and supportive workplace policies make it easier. But it is also a very individual decision with many factors to consider, including treatment plan, personal needs and preferences, disclosure and privacy considerations, type of work, company and team culture, etc."
"It's a win-win when employers do the right thing by patients and their families, especially those facing cancer," said Debbie Weir, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Support Community. "It is important for employers to keep the needs of their employees at the center when making benefit decisions. Limiting or constraining access to timely, quality care to reduce coverage costs is neither good for the patient, nor the company."
Keynote speaker Lynn Zonakis, BA, BSN, Principal, Zonakis Consulting, former Managing Director of Health Strategy and Resources for Delta Air Lines, also touched on how fostering a supportive atmosphere confers benefits to the employer.
"Managing cancer and providing services that assist employees and dependents with illness, associated time off from work, return to work, emotional health, survivorship, and end-of-life is not only the right thing to do, but ultimately lowers cost," said Zonakis.
"Company leaders at every level should be empowered to support their workforce," agreed Angela Mysliwiec, MD, Senior Medical Director, WellMed.
Informing Employers and Employees
Speakers explored some of the knowledge gaps and misunderstandings that can result in poor experiences for everyone. Employers don't always know what kind of support their employees need, and employees are often unaware of all the resources that are available to them.
"Employers and payers may find themselves unsure of how to address their employees' difficult questions, or not know what they can do to point them towards trusted resources that support informed and wise decision making, said Warren Smedley, DSc (candidate), MSHA, MSHQS, Vice President, The Kinetix Group. "NCCN has worked hard to develop the NCCN Employer Toolkit, which is a trusted source of information to help prioritize the strategies and tactics that support the highest quality of care, along with the most responsible use of resources for employers that are potentially impacted by cancer diagnoses in their worker(s)."
"It is so important for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers to understand all of their employment rights and available benefits, so that they can make educated decisions about their best path forward," said Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, Triage Cancer, who provided another keynote address on the policy landscape to support patients, survivors, and caregivers at work. "While federal and state employment protections exist, there is a significant lack of awareness of those protections. There are also gaps in the law that patients and caregivers may fall through. There are many opportunities to close those gaps to improve the quality of life of patients and their families and mitigate the financial toxicity of a cancer diagnosis."
Equitable Care
Many speakers focused on health equity issues and how they can relate to workplace practices.
"Exploring opportunities for the workplace to be more inclusive and accessible to all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers will help build trusting relationships, informed care, and sensitivity to health equity/literacy," said Randy Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Partner Development and Engagement, University of Virginia School of Nursing. "There is a need for clinicians to provide simple, non-judgmental information, with little-or-no medical jargon during patient interactions, so patients and caregivers can understand what is happening with their own or their loved one's healthcare. Enhancing racial and ethnic diversity in the oncology workforce is important for increasing the equity in care that cancer patients receive, along with potentially enhancing the patient-and-provider relationship."
Panel member Fran Castellow, MSEd, President, Operations, Patient Advocate Foundation was part of a conversation around benefit design and the role of policymakers. Speakers also referenced data that shows increased productivity (and ultimately retention) when employees have access to quality care, screening, and treatment in a timely manner.
The summit featured Clifford Goodman, PhD, The Lewin Group, as moderator. NCCN Chief Executive Officer Robert W. Carlson, MD, introduced the program while NCCN Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer Wui-Jin Koh, MD provided closing thoughts.
The NCCN Policy Program will be hosting its next summit on September 16, 2022, focused on reducing the cancer burden through prevention and early detection. Visit NCCN.org/summit for more information, and join the conversation with the hashtag #NCCNPolicy.
About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the NCCN Foundation®. NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information and follow NCCN on Facebook @NCCNorg, Instagram @NCCNorg, and Twitter @NCCN.
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CHALMETTE, La. (WGNO) – Fans of the New Orleans Saints are celebrating a big win after defeating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon, and an area supermarket is showing its team spirit with something both sweet and a little bit petty.
On Monday, the Chalmette location of local supermarket chain Breaux Mart debuted a “Fail Cake” in honor of the Saints’ 27-26 comeback victory over the Falcons on Sunday. The top of the cake features a design meant to replicate the scoreboard about 11 minutes prior to the end of the game, when the Falcons were up 26-10.
This isn’t the first time Breaux Mart has found success by offering “Fail Cakes” from its bakery department. When the Falcons blew their 28-3 lead over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LI, Breaux Mart celebrated the Falcons’ loss with similar cakes.
“Hi yes I’d like to place a preorder, thanks @BreauxMart I love you,” wrote one Saints fan on Twitter, in response to this week’s cakes.
“The level of pettiness in this tweet is epic!!!!” another said.
The Breaux Mart location in Chalmette is baking the custom “Fail Cakes” for football fanatics throughout the season. Prices vary based on the size and the flavor, according to the shop. | https://cw33.com/news/louisiana-supermarket-bakes-fail-cakes-in-honor-of-the-saints-comeback-against-the-falcons/ | 2022-09-13T20:24:14Z |
FELTHAM, England, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods, Europe's leading frozen food company, has today released its fifth annual sustainability report, focusing on the impact the business is having, covering the period January to December 2021.
The company's sustainability strategy, 'Eating for the Planet', is built around three pillars: Better Sourcing, Better Nutrition and Better Operations. The strategy sets out Nomad Foods' ambition in each area, supported by timebound targets and is designed to help the business drive progress in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The report shows how the company is widening its focus to address its impact in key areas through innovation and collaboration, including supporting its top 75% of suppliers by emissions, to set science-based targets by 2025.
Stéfan Descheemaeker, Nomad Foods' Chief Executive Officer, said, "The global momentum for climate action has never been stronger and I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making across the Nomad Foods business as we strive to bring our purpose of "Serving the World with Better Food" to life and reach new milestones in a number of important areas such as nutrition and sourcing.
"With the food supply chain on course to overtake farming and land use, as the largest contributor to greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the agri-food sector[1], collaboration with peers, suppliers and expert partners will be vital to deliver the widespread transformation that is needed to create a more inclusive and resilient food system. At a time when many consumers are facing higher food and energy bills, we are also committed to providing them with great tasting, high quality, nutritious and sustainably sourced frozen food, at a price that is affordable."
2021 Impact Report Highlights
Better Nutrition
Nomad Foods is continuing to innovate to reach new milestones in important areas such as nutrition with 92% of its products now considered a healthier meal choice (HMC). Net sales of healthier meal choices have increased by more than €440m since 2017 when the company launched its nutritional commitment.
Nomad Foods was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time in 2021, listed in the top 14 percentile globally and as one of the top four companies in Europe within the food products industry group. The company also received a perfect score of 100 for Health and Wellbeing for the third consecutive year.
In addition, last year more than two million new households tried Nomad Foods' meat-free Green Cuisine range, which remains the fastest growing frozen meat-free brand in Europe. The range continues to champion plant-based versions of family favourites with successful launches of products such as Chicken-Free Nuggets and Fishless Fingers, helping consumers make food choices that are both good for them and for the planet.
Better Operations
In 2021, Nomad Foods announced plans to significantly reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in line with targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and in line with the Paris Climate Agreement as it stepped up efforts to help deliver a net-zero economy well before 2050.
As well as reducing Scope 1 and 2, and Scope 3 emissions in areas such as some purchased goods, transportation and distribution by 25% in absolute terms by 2025, from our 2019 baseline; Nomad Foods will also provide vital support to its suppliers, ensuring that the top 75% by emissions, develop their own science-based targets by 2025.
Compared to the 2019 baseline, Nomad Foods has reduced carbon emissions per ton of finished goods by more than 20% and absolute emissions by 14%. The company also committed to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign and the UN's Race to Zero.
Nomad Foods also increased the percentage of its packaging that is recyclable to 90% (up from 83% in 2020) and delivered a 32% reduction in edible food waste versus its 2015 baseline.
Better Sourcing
Since co-founding the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) over 20 years ago, Nomad Foods has led the way in protecting fish stocks for future generations. 98% of the fish and seafood sourced for its brands now holds MSC or ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification. That figure puts the company very close to achieving one of its main sustainability goals to have 100% of its fish and seafood sourced from sustainable fishing and responsible farming by the end of 2025.
In addition, iglo Portugal, Findus Nordic and iglo Belgium portfolios are all on track to become 100% MSC or ASC certified by summer 2022.
As part of Nomad Foods' commitment to keep plastics out of the ocean, it joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) in 2020. In 2021, the company conducted a risk assessment to help understand which of its suppliers were most vulnerable to gear loss. Overall, the findings suggested that more than 99% of the fish and seafood it sources were low to low/medium risk of gear loss. Nomad Foods is now working with the GGGI to help reduce the risk of losing fish gear from the small proportion of fish supplies that are potentially more susceptible to gear loss.
Sustainably grown vegetables ensures the best quality produce grows without depleting the ecosystem and threatening future yields. By the end of 2021, 88% of Nomad Foods vegetables, potatoes, fruit, and fresh herbs were grown in line with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Silver Level or above.
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About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe's leading frozen foods company. The company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.
[1] FAO: Pre- and post-production processes increasingly dominate greenhouse gas emissions from agri-food systems. Published 14 April 2022
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(The Hill) – The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) announced on Monday that it is launching a campaign to unionize Minor League Baseball players.
“Minor Leaguers represent our game’s future and deserve wages and working conditions that befit elite athletes who entertain millions of baseball fans nationwide,” MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark said in a statement.
“They’re an important part of our fraternity, and we want to help them achieve their goals both on and off the field,” he said.
MLBPA’s campaign, reported earlier by ESPN, garnered the support of Advocates for Minor Leaguers, a nonprofit that sought to bring attention to minor league players’ working conditions and wages since early 2020.
Advocates for Minor Leaguers said it will suspend its day-to-day operations until further notice, as each of its staff members resigned to accept a new role at the MLBPA.
“We are thrilled by this development and have no doubt that joining the MLBPA is the best possible outcome for every Minor League player,” the group said in a statement.
The Hill has reached out to the MLB for comment.
Working conditions and wages for players in the minor leagues have garnered attention among lawmakers in recent months as MLB owners in late 2021 voted unanimously to begin a lockout after a contract with MLBPA expired for unionized Major League players.
Soon after the lockout ended in March, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a bill that targeted the league’s antitrust exemption.
In late June, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to the MLB requesting more information about the league’s antitrust exemption on its minor league players and teams.
“We are grateful to the many people who have spoken up to demand better treatment for Minor Leaguers over the past two years,” Advocates for Minor Leaguers said in its statement.
“Without their courage, passion and advocacy, none of this would have been possible,” the statement continued. “Though there is much work left to be done, one thing is clear: better days lie ahead for Minor League baseball players.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/mlb-players-association-starts-campaign-to-unionize-minor-league-baseball-players/ | 2022-08-29T21:01:00Z |
US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
By ANNE M. PETERSON and RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writers
The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men’s and women’s teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations.
The men have been playing under the terms of a CBA that expired in December 2018. The women’s CBA expired at the end of March, but talks continued after the federation and the players agreed to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by some of the players in 2019. The settlement was contingent on the federation reaching labor contracts that equalized pay and bonuses between the two teams.
Led by Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, American women long have pressed for gender equity.
“I feel a lot of pride for the girls who are going to see this growing up, and recognize their value rather than having to fight for it. However, my dad always told me that you don’t get rewarded for doing what you’re supposed to do — and paying men and women equally is what you’re supposed to do,” U.S. forward Margaret Purce said. “So I’m not giving out any gold stars, but I’m grateful for this accomplishment and for all the people who came together to make it so.”
Perhaps the biggest sticking point was World Cup prize money, which is based on how far a team advances in the tournament. While the U.S. women have been successful on the international stage with back-to-back World Cup titles, differences in FIFA prize money meant they took home far less than the men’s winners. American women received a $110,000 bonus for winning the 2019 World Cup; the U.S. men would have received $407,000 had they won in 2018.
The unions agreed to pool FIFA’s payments for the men’s World Cup later this year and next year’s Women’s World Cup, as well as for the 2026 and 2027 tournaments.
Each player will get matching game appearance fees in what the USSF said makes it the first federation to pool FIFA prize money in this manner.
“We saw it as an opportunity, an opportunity to be leaders in this front and join in with the women’s side and U.S. Soccer. So we’re just excited that this is how we were able to get the deal done,” said Walker Zimmerman, a defender who is part of the U.S. National Team Players Association leadership group.
Women’s union projections have compensation for a player who has been under contract to increase 34% from 2018 to this year, from $245,000 to $327,000. The 2023-28 average annual pay would be $450,000 for a player making all rosters, with the possibility of doubling the figure in World Cup years depending on results.
The federation previously based bonuses on payments from FIFA, which earmarked $400 million for the 2018 men’s tournament, including $38 million to champion France, and $30 million for the 2019 women’s tournament, including $4 million to the champion United States.
FIFA has increased the total to $440 million for the 2022 men’s World Cup, and its president, Gianni Infantino, has proposed that FIFA double the women’s prize money to $60 million for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, in which FIFA has increased the teams to 32.
For the current World Cup cycles, the USSF will pool the FIFA funds, taking 10% off the top and then splitting the rest equally among 46 players — 23 players on the roster of each team. For the 2026-27 cycle, the USSF cut increases to 20% before the split.
After missing the 2018 World Cup, the men qualified for this year’s World Cup in Qatar starting in November. The women’s team will seek to qualify this year for the 2023 World Cup, cohosted by Australia and New Zealand.
— For lesser tournaments, such as those run by the governing body of North America, players will earn identical game bonuses.
— For exhibition games, players will receive matching appearance fees and performance payments based on the match result and opponent rank. Players who don’t dress will earn a fee that is the equivalent of participating in a national team training camp.
— Women gave up guaranteed base salaries that had been part of their CBA since 2005. Some players had been guaranteed annual salaries of $100,000.
“I think we’ve outgrown some of the conditions that may look like we have lost something, but now our (professional) league is actually strong enough where now we don’t need as many guaranteed contracts, you know, we can be on more of a pay-to-play model,” Purce said.
— Child care, covered for women for more than 25 years, will be extended to men during national team training camps and matches.
— The women and men also will receive a portion of commercial revenue from tickets for matches controlled by the USSF, with bonuses for sellouts, and each team will get a portion of broadcast, partner and sponsor revenue.
— Players will get a 401(k) plan and the USSF will match up to 5% of a player’s compensation, subject to IRS limits. That money will be deducted from the shares of commercial revenue.
“There were moments when I thought it was all going to fall apart and then it came back together and it’s a real credit to all the different groups coming together, negotiating at one table,” said federation President Cindy Parlow Cone, a former national team player who became head of the governing body in 2020. “I think that’s where the turning point really happened. Before, trying to negotiate a CBA with the women and then turn around and negotiate CBA terms with the men and vice versa was really challenging. I think the real turning point was when we finally were all in the same room sitting at the same table, working together and collaborating to reach this goal.”
Women ended six years of litigation over equal pay in February in a deal calling for the USSF to pay $24 million, a deal contingent on reaching new collective bargaining agreements.
As part of the settlement, players will split $22 million, about one-third of what they had sought in damages. The USSF also agreed to establish a fund with $2 million to benefit the players in their post-soccer careers and charitable efforts aimed at growing the sport for women.
Mark Levinstein, counsel for the men’s union, said the agreement ended “more than 20 years of federation discrimination against the USWNT players.”
“Together with the USWNTPA, the USMNT players achieved what everyone said was impossible — an agreement that provides fair compensation to the USMNT players and equal pay and equal working conditions to the USWNT players,” he said. “The new federation leadership should get tremendous credit for working with the players to achieve these agreements.”
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Launched to coincide with global Earth Day 2022, The Mental Health Coalition launches the latest in their acclaimed series of Mental Health Roadmaps, focused on Climate change, Eco-Anxiety,Climate Justice and other key issues.
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with today's global Earth Day, The Mental Health Coalition (MHC), in association with Universal Music Group (UMG) and the Universal Music All Together Now Foundation, have collaborated on the release of a new public road map to help individuals navigate the very real mental health issues surrounding climate change, eco anxiety, climate trauma, PTSD and climate justice amongst others. Whilst everyone is impacted by climate change, there are certain communities globally that are disproportionately affected, something that hasn't always been publicly acknowledged or addressed.
MHC is a coalition of the most passionate and influential organizations, brands, and individuals who have joined forces to end the stigma surrounding mental health and to change the way people talk about & care for, mental illness and to catalyze like-minded communities to work together to empower access to vital resources and necessary support for all.
In December 2020, the Coalition launched its first of many Roadmaps to Mental Health, jargon-free guides that speak to the general population in a way that normalizes, demystifies, and destigmatizes mental health. These roadmaps serve to Decode, Educate, Equip and Empower.
Thus far the MHC Roadmaps (connecting individuals w/ specific needs to specific resources), have been downloaded by, or viewed by, over 25 million people. UMG is a creative partner and supporter of MHC initiatives.
The Roadmap to Climate Change Mental Health offers a new fresh and honest perspective on one of the biggest challenges facing the world's population today.
Dr. Naomi Torres-Mackie, Clinical Psychologist and Head of Research for the Mental Health Coalition said, "We don't talk about it often enough, but climate change impacts our mental health in a major way. The fears it can bring up, though, can be managed with purposeful action. We are so glad to share this Roadmap, which is a jargon-free tool for doing just that. You can't take care of the planet without first taking care of yourself."
Susan Mazo, Executive VP of Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Events and Special Projects at Universal Music Group said, "As a partner of the MHC, we are delighted to support their valuable work in shining a spotlight on and demystifying mental health issues that are affecting billions around the world. We look forward to working with MHC and our artists to amplify this important issue and to help open up the conversation, on Earth Day and beyond."
Visit: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org for more information.
About The Mental Health Coalition
The Mental Health Coalition (www.thementalhealthcoalition.org) is a coalition of the nation's leading mental health organizations, brands, and individuals who have joined forces to end the debilitating stigma surrounding mental health and to change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness. Our mission is to build a like-minded community who will work together to destigmatize all mental health conditions, and enable equitable access to vital resources and support for all.
The Mental Health Coalition was formed with the understanding that the mental health crisis is fueled by a pervasive and devastating stigma, preventing millions of individuals from being able to seek the critical treatment they need. We will not relent until mental health is no longer associated with stigma, shame or judgement and all people feel empowered to openly discuss and address their individual mental health needs.
About Universal Music Group
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information visit www.universalmusic.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Associate Professor Hongyan Fu from Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS) was invited by the international journal "Nature" to publish a critical analysis and review of on-chip LiDAR imaging systems. The paper summarizes and discusses the key technologies currently used in on-chip LiDAR systems, and specifically addresses the on-chip integrated focal plane switching array technology. The performance of the system is also analyzed in the context of the important demands of future consumer electronics and smart cities for the LIDAR systems, and future directions for the development of this technology area are proposed.
The article focuses on two current integrated beam-steering devices for on-chip LIDAR: the optical phased array (OPA) and the focal plane switching array (FPSA). The working mechanism of OPA is analyzed and the article identifies the reasons that make them difficult to integrate densely on a single chip on a large scale. In contrast, FPSA uses a camera-like optical system to map each angle in the field of view where the target is located to each pixel in the focal plane behind the imaging lens. The article suggests the possibility of integrating a large array of antennas on a single chip. The article further reviews the work of Ming C. Wu's group at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, published in the same issue of "Nature" on a MEMS-based large-scale FPSA LiDAR system. The article presents the problem of insufficient lateral resolution in FPSA-based LIDAR systems and offers a solution to improve the performance by reducing the size of the optical switches. Finally, the article comments that further miniaturization and improvements in performance will make FPSA a promising technology for applications including megapixel 3D lidar and optical communications with the mature of processing technologies.
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Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI) is jointly established by Tsinghua University and University of California, Berkeley under the support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government. Especially, Data Science and Information Technology, full-English program, has dual degree for master of Tsinghua University and Master of Engineering at University of California, Berkeley.
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Select "Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School"
Choose Program "Data Science and Information Technology"
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NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 tumultuous years leading an association that has become increasingly marginalized while college sports has undergone massive changes and been besieged by political and legal attacks.
NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move Tuesday and said it was by mutual agreement. The 69-year-old Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is in place or until June 30, 2023.
The move is not entirely a surprise. The NCAA remains the biggest governing body in college athletics, but it is has been under sharp criticism for years as too heavy handed and even out of date with Emmert serving as the prime target.
Emmert has guided the NCAA through the most transformative period in the history of the more than 100-year-old organization. During the past decade, athletes have gained more power, benefits and ability to earn money than ever before. Amateurism has been redefined.
But Emmert has been viewed by some as not a catalyst for change but as an obstacle standing in the way — or at the least reactive instead of proactive.
“Throughout my tenure I’ve emphasized the need to focus on the experience and priorities of student-athletes,” Emmert said in a release from the NCAA. “I am extremely proud of the work of the association over the last 12 years and especially pleased with the hard work and dedication of the national office staff here in Indianapolis.”
The announcement comes one year after the board approved a contract extension for Emmert that ran through the 2025, a move that left many in college sports bewildered. Emmert’s salary was nearly $3 million in 2021.
The NCAA has suffered a series of damaging court losses in the past decade that peaked with last year’s 9-0 Supreme Court ruling against the association in an antitrust case. The decision undercut the NCAA’s ability to govern college sports and prompted a total overhaul how it operates.
Years after losing an antitrust case over the NCAA’s use of athletes’ names, images and likenesses, the association finally changed its rules last June to allow the athletes to profit as paid sponsors and endorsers. The move came only after state lawmakers passed laws to neuter the NCAA’s power. With Congress unwilling to provide federal protection, the NCAA has been unable to regulate NIL activity with uniform rules — leading to fresh criticism.
Emmert has been called before lawmakers in Washington numerous times over the past two years. Attacking Emmert and the NCAA has become one of the few things that has united Democrats and Republicans during these divisive political times.
Emmert was appointed to the job in April 2010. He had led the University of Washington and LSU prior to taking over in Indianapolis. He replaced Myles Brand, who held the position for seven years before dying of cancer in 2009.
The job Emmert stepped into became increasingly more difficult as big-time college sports such as major college football and basketball grew into billion-dollar businesses.
NCAA revenue has reached more than $1 billion per year under Emmert, primarily through the TV deals for the men’s college basketball tournament, and most of the money is redistributed to more than 1,100 member schools with nearly 500,000 athletes.
Still, the disparity between what the wealthiest schools bring in compared to what the vast majority of schools spend on athletics has made it difficult for them all to coexist under one umbrella organization.
NCAA member schools adopted a new constitution in January and are in the process of “transforming the structure and mission to meet future needs.”
“With the significant transitions underway within college sports, the timing of this decision provides the association with consistent leadership during the coming months plus the opportunity to consider what will be the future role of the president,” DeGioia said. “It also allows for the selection and recruitment of the next president without disruption.”
In a lengthy interview with AP in August, just months after being hammered by criticism for the NCAA’s inability to provide equitable facilities and amenities for the men’s and women’s basketball players participating in the Division I tournaments, Emmert said he was still passionate about the mission of a leading college sports during volatile times.
“And I’m not surprised that people say, ‘You know, why isn’t this getting fixed? What’s Emmert doing?’” he told AP. “And people also, they want to look to somebody and say, ‘Well, fix this, damn it!’ And I get that. I understand. And I say it in the mirror sometimes. But the truth is, it’s a very complex system. I think we do need to find ways to fix that and streamline it.”
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Net income - NIS 2 billion ($571 million) in the second quarter and NIS 3.6 billion ($1.03 billion) in the first half of the year
Return on equity - 18.5% in Q2 and 17.1% in H1
Credit portfolio - 12.3% growth in H1
Further improvement in the efficiency ratio - 35% for Q2 and 39.7% for H1 2022
Leumi to distribute a NIS 400 million ($114 million) dividend
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Net income in the second quarter of 2022 reached NIS 2 billion ($571 million), compared to NIS 1.7 billion ($486 million) in the corresponding quarter last year. Net income in the first half of 2022 reached NIS 3.6 billion ($1.03 billion), compared to NIS 3 billion ($857 million) in the corresponding period last year.
- Return on equity in the second quarter of 2022 was 18.5%, compared with 16.8% in the corresponding quarter last year. Return on equity in the first half of 2022 was 17.1%, compared with 15.5% in the corresponding period last year.
- Efficiency ratio in the second quarter of 2022 was 35%, compared with 42% in the corresponding quarter last year. The efficiency ratio in the first half of 2022, net of the results of Leumi USA, was 39.7%, compared with 45% in the corresponding period last year. The efficiency ratio during the reporting period and the second quarter of 2022 was affected by the merger of Leumi USA with Valley National Bank.
- Finalized merger between Leumi USA and Valley Bank - On April 1, 2022, the merger between Leumi USA and Valley National Bank was completed. As a result of the merger, a profit of NIS 645 million ($184 million), net of tax, was recorded (out of this amount, NIS 194 million - $55 million - was recorded during the first quarter of 2022, with the balance being recorded in the second quarter).
- Dividend - Leumi (TASE: LUMI) will distribute a NIS 400 million dividend ($114 million), which represents 20% of the net income for the second quarter of 2022.
- Growth in the credit portfolio - the Bank continues to focus its growth on the credit portfolio in the corporate, commercial and mortgage segments. During the first half of the year, the credit portfolio grew by 12.3%.
- Loan loss expenses (income) in the first half of 2022, net of the results of Leumi USA, reflect an expense rate of 0.04% of the average outstanding loans to the public, compared to an income rate of 0.26% in the corresponding period last year. The loan loss expense during the first half of the year stems from an increase in the collective provision, which was offset by collections.
- Net interest income in the first half of 2022, net of the results of Leumi USA, reached NIS 5.8 billion ($1.7 billion), compared to approx. NIS 4.7 billion ($1.3 billion) in the corresponding period last year, a 23% increase. The increase stems from a growth in the Bank's credit portfolio and from gaps in the CPI and interest rates from one period to another.
- Non-interest finance income in the first half of 2022, net of the results of Leumi USA, reached NIS 0.7 billion ($200 million), compared to approx. NIS 1 billion ($286 million) in the corresponding period last year. The income during the reporting period was mainly affected by the profit from Leumi USA's merger with Valley National Bank and from market declines.
- Total operating and other expenses in the first half of 2022, net of the results of Leumi USA, were down by NIS 116 million ($33 million) compared with the same period last year, a 3.4% decrease.
- Capital ratios - Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio as at June 30, 2022 was 11.25%, and the total capital ratio was 14.00%.
- Sale of Leumi's HQ in Tel Aviv ('Beit Mani') - As part of the preparations to complete the transition of the Bank's headquarters to Lod in 2023, during April 2022 the Bank entered into an agreement to sell one of its headquarters buildings in Tel Aviv. This sale is expected to generate a pre-tax capital gain of NIS 524 million ($150 million), to be recorded in 2023.
Development of balance sheet items (a) :
- Shareholder's equity as at June 30, 2022 totaled NIS 47.1 billion ($13.5 billion), compared to NIS 40.8 billion ($11.7 billion) as at June 30, 2021.
- Net loans to the public as at June 30, 2022 totaled NIS 365 billion ($104 billion), compared with NIS 298 billion ($85 billion) as at June 30, 2021, a 22.5% increase. Most of the increase is due to mortgage, middle-market and corporate loans.
- Deposits by the public as at June 30, 2022 totaled NIS 533 billion ($152 billion), compared with NIS 464 billion ($133 billion) as at June 30, 2021, a 14.9% increase.
Leumi Group - Principal Data from the Financial Statements
The data in this press release has been converted into US dollars solely for convenience purposes, at the representative exchange rate published by the Bank of Israel on June 30, 2022, NIS 3.50.
Conference Call Details
A conference call to discuss the results will be held today at 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10:00 AM (ET).
Conference Call Dial-in Details (no passcode required):
Israel: 03-9180610
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The call will be accompanied by a presentation which will be published today on the Israeli Securities Authority reporting website (MAGNA). It will also be available on the Leumi website under Investor Relations, in the Financial Statements page, Investor Presentation and Conference Call.
An archived recording will be available on the Leumi website one business day after the call ends.
For more information visit www.leumi.co.il or contact Adi Molcho Weinstein, VP, Head of Investor Relations, at investorrelations@bankleumi.co.il
The conference call does not replace the need to review the latest periodic/quarterly reports containing full information, including forward-looking information, as defined in the Israeli Securities Law, and set out in the aforementioned reports.
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YouTuber finds mummified body in abandoned building while filming video
MILWAUKEE (WTMJ) – Police in Milwaukee are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man whose body was found in an abandoned building last week.
Authorities said most of the body was mummified.
Investigators said a YouTuber found the body while filming a video in the building.
Amy Michalak, the lead forensic investigator at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, said the body had no identification on it.
“We’d like to be able to provide some type of closure to that family that we have here. We have found their loved one,” Michalak said.
Michalak said the person appears to be a Black male based on the features discovered in the autopsy. The body also had tattoos and five rings on the fingers.
One of the tattoos on the left arm says “king” and another on the right arm has the letters “S-A-V-A.” The body had further tattoos but were too hard for investigators to distinguish.
The man was also wearing a red allergy bracelet commonly used in hospitals. According to officials, the man had on multiple layers of clothing, including athletic pants and long underwear. He was also wearing what appeared to be two jackets.
According to the autopsy report, from what they could tell, the person did not appear to have any injuries, and there was no sign of drug use.
Investigators said they hope someone recognizes these features and helps solve the mystery.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles.
Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll rose to 37 while hundreds of people remained unaccounted for five days after one of the nation’s poorest regions was swamped by nearly a foot of rain. The water poured down hillsides and into valleys and hollows, engulfing entire towns. Mudslides marooned some people on steep slopes.
Beshear suggested many of the unaccounted for would be located when cellphone service resumes.
“When cell service gets back up, we do see a whole lot of people finding people they love and care about, so looking forward to those stories,” he said.
Radar indicated that up to 4 more inches (10.2 centimeters) of rain fell Sunday, and the National Weather Service warned that slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could provoke more flash flooding through Tuesday morning.
“If things weren’t hard enough on the people of this region, they’re getting rain right now,” Beshear said Monday at the Capitol in Frankfort. “Just as concerning is high winds — think about how saturated the ground has been.” The wind “could knock over poles, it could knock over trees. So people need to be careful.”
An approaching heat wave means “it’s even going to get tougher when the rain stops,” the governor said. “We need to make sure people are ultimately stable by that point.”
Chris Campbell, president of Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg, said he’s begun handling burial arrangements for people who died.
“These people, we know most of them. We’re a small community,” he said of the town about 110 miles (177 kilometers) southeast of Lexington. “It affects everybody.”
His funeral home recently buried a 67-year-old woman who had a heart attack while trying to escape her home as the water rose. Campbell knew her boyfriend well, he said.
On Monday, he met with the family of a husband and wife in their 70s, people he also knew personally. He said it’s hard to explain the magnitude of the loss.
“I don’t know how to explain it or what to say, to be completely honest,” he said. “I just can’t imagine what they’re going through. I don’t think there really are words for it.”
Campbell said his 90-year-old grandmother lost the entire home where she’s lived since 1958. She managed to escape to a neighbor’s house with only some photos. Everything else is gone, he said.
More than 12,000 utility customers remained without power. At least 300 people were staying in shelters.
The floods were unleashed last week when 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 centimeters) of rain fell in just 48 hours in parts of eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia and western Virginia.
The disaster was the latest in a string of catastrophic deluges that have pounded parts of the U.S. this summer, including St. Louis. Scientists warn that climate change is making such events more common.
Meanwhile, nighttime curfews were declared in response to reports of looting in two of the devastated communities — Breathitt County and the nearby city of Hindman in Knott County.
Breathitt County declared a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The only exceptions were for emergency vehicles, first responders, and people traveling for work.
“I hate to have to impose a curfew, but looting will absolutely not be tolerated. Our friends and neighbors have lost so much. We cannot stand by and allow them to lose what they have left,” County Attorney Brendon Miller said in a Facebook post.
Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan said the curfew decision came after 18 reports of looting. He said people were stealing from private property where homes were damaged. No arrest have been made.
Hindman Mayor Tracy Neice also announced a sunset-to-sunrise curfew because of looting, television station WYMT reported. Both curfews will remain in place until further notice, officials said.
Last week’s flooding extended to parts of West Virginia and Virginia. President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to flooded counties, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency was helping. Another relief effort came from the University of Kentucky’s men basketball team, which planned an open practice Tuesday at Rupp Arena and a charity telethon.
Coach John Calipari said players approached him about the idea.
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Chinese officials slam YouTube for removing account of Hong Kong’s expected next leader
By Michelle Toh, Wayne Chang and Lizzy Yee, CNN Business
Chinese officials have slammed YouTube for taking down the account of a politician expected to become the next leader of Hong Kong, accusing the video sharing company of interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
YouTube said it had suspended the official campaign channel of John Lee, the sole candidate to become Hong Kong’s next chief executive, on Wednesday. Google, which owns the platform, has said that it is simply complying with US sanctions.
A Google spokesperson told CNN Wednesday that it had “terminated the Johnlee2022 YouTube channel” after reviewing US laws and YouTube’s terms of service. It did not elaborate.
China’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday accused “certain US companies” of being “political tools” for the US government, claiming that the United States had “malicious” intentions to “disrupt” Hong Kong’s election.
“No ploys of pressure or sabotage can affect the smooth chief executive election or hold back the overwhelming trend of a turnaround from chaos to stability in Hong Kong,” Wang Wenbin, a ministry spokesperson, told reporters when asked about the subject at a press briefing.
In a statement Thursday night, a Hong Kong government spokesman also said that he had expressed “strong opposition” to a US “social media company” over the removal of Lee’s campaign channel.
The government “and all sectors of society strongly opposed and expressed extreme outrage at any form of interference in the internal affairs of Hong Kong by foreign forces,” which include matters related to the city’s election of its next top leader, the spokesperson added.
Google declined to comment Friday on Chinese official objections.
In 2020, the US Treasury Department slapped sanctions on nearly a dozen Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials — including Lee — for their involvement in the introduction of a new national security law on the city.
The legislation — which was hugely controversial — bans any activity Beijing deems to constitute secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, and allows Chinese state security to operate in the territory.
Lee, a former policeman who worked his way up to become the city’s security chief and subsequently its chief secretary, the second highest political post, addressed YouTube’s restriction against him on Wednesday.
“I am disappointed at not being able to use the platform, but this won’t affect my campaign and my outreach efforts,” he told reporters.
Lee also scoffed at the sanctions, calling them “unreasonable” and “acts of bullying.”
Asked whether he would penalize companies that comply with US sanctions, such as Google, if he becomes chief executive, Lee said he will “act in accordance with the law of Hong Kong.”
Restrictions on Facebook
YouTube’s move has raised questions about whether the politician will be cut off from other Western social networks, too.
On Wednesday, Meta addressed the issue, saying that Lee could remain on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, but wouldn’t be allowed to use their advertising tools.
Lee “can maintain a demonetized presence on Facebook and Instagram, and we have taken steps to prevent the use of payments services,” the social media giant said in a statement, adding that “as a US company, we operate under the constraints of US laws, which vary by circumstance.”
“If we identify accounts maintained by or on behalf of people on the US Government’s list of Specially Designated Nationals, we have a legal obligation to take certain action,” it said, referring to a list of individuals sanctioned by Washington.
Hong Kong’s government spokesman said Thursday that “the so-called ‘sanctions’ imposed by the US are blatant interference in the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China.”
He added that the government was opposed to any action that could undermine “the freedoms of speech and of the information dissemination, as well as the fairness and impartiality of the internet.”
Lee is poised to be selected as Hong Kong’s next leader by a largely pro-Beijing committee of lawmakers and industry representatives on May 8.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investors once again looked to gold as a safe haven to protect their hard-earned cash in Q1 2022 as record inflation pummeled other investment vehicles. Physical demand for gold jumped 34% year-over-year to 1,234 tonnes in the first three months of 2022, according to the World Gold Council, marking the highest quarterly demand increase the gold market has seen since 2018. Demand for physical gold climbed even higher in April to a 10-month high, as global bond prices and stock markets dropped on expectations of higher interest rates. According to BullionVault's Head of Research Adrian Ash, "devaluation continues to push investors to diversify into gold as inflation hits currencies, bonds and stocks," creating an opportunity for gold companies like New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE:NEWP) (TSX:NUAG), AngloGold Ashanti Limited (NYSE:AU), Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUY), SSR Mining (NASDAQ:SSRM) (TSX:SSRM) and Filo Mining Corp. (OTCQX:FLMMF) (TSX:FIL).
This isn't the first time New Pacific has achieved promising assay results from the Carangas Project. On February 10, New Pacific Metals received the assay results from six drill holes from the 2021 discovery drill program, revealing an expansive, near-surface silver-rich zone of mineralization stacked above a broad zone of gold mineralization. Highlights include silver mineralization of 148m interval grading 78 g/t Ag and 2.07% Pb+Zn and a higher grade gold mineralization interval of 95m (from 35.35m to 630.35m) grading 1.14 g/t Ag, 0.77% Pb and 1.13% Zn.
Then on February 23, New Pacific Metals announced the assay results of eight more drill holes coming from the 2021 discovery drill program, revealing that all 25 drill holes intersected silver-rich polymetallic mineralization near surface with a few deep holes intersecting a broad area of gold mineralization. Highlights from the results include broad gold mineralization of 323m interval grading 1.03 g/t gold and 12 g/t silver and a high-grade interval of 173.17m (from 9.67m to 182.84m) grading 102 g/t Ag, 0.77% Pb and 1.13% Zn for a silver equivalent of 166 g/t.
For more information about New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSX:NUAG) (NYSE American:NEWP), click here.
Gold Miners Reports Q1 2022 Results
On May 9, global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti Limited (NYSE:AU) reported a Q1 2022 production of 588,000 ounces, unchanged from Q1 2021, including 41,000 oz at the company's Argentina-based Cerro Vanguardia mine. Total cash costs for the three months were $1,041/ounce, up 4% year-over-year, while free cash flow increased to $268 million from an outflow of $92 million in Q1 2021. The company's balance sheet remained strong after AngloGold financed the $365 million cash acquisition of Corvus Gold in January 2022 and paid of the 2021 year-end dividend, with approximately $2.5 billion in cash, including $1.0 billion in cash at end of March 2022.
In April, Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUY) reported a Q1 total production of 238,617 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) at total cost of sales, cash costs and all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of $1,212, $734 and $1,084 per GEO, respectively. According to the company, standout production results combined with the low-cost performance underpinned the strong cash flow generation including $151.7 million in cash flows from operating activities and $197.3 million in cash flows from operating activities prior to net change in working capital. Yamana Gold expects free cash flow to increase quarter-over-quarter. First quarter net earnings came in at $57.8 million ($0.06 per basic and diluted share), while adjusted net earnings were $83.6 million ($0.09 per basic and diluted share). Cash and cash equivalents totaled $516.4 million. Yamana Gold has $750 million of available credit.
SSR Mining (NASDAQ:SSRM) (TSX:SSRM) also just reported its first-quarter production, producing 173,675 gold equivalent ounces at AISC of $1,093/oz. The company's previously announced full year forecast of 700,000 to 780,000 gold equivalent ounces at AISC from $1,120 to $1,180 per ounce of gold equivalent is unchanged and remains weighted in the second half of the year. SSR Mining generated cash flow from operating activities of $62.2 million and free cash flow of $27.7 million in the first quarter. Attributable net income came in at $67.6 million, while attributable adjusted net income was $65.9 million. The board declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share, a 40% increase over the prior quarter, which was paid on April 4, 2022. At the end of the first quarter, the company had a cash equivalent balance of $999.0 million. On April 14, 2022, SSR Mining completed the acquisition of Taiga Gold Corp.
On May 4, Filo Mining Corp. (TSX:FIL) (OTCQX:FLMMF) reported its first quarter 2022 results and provided an update on its 2021/2022 drill campaign. As of March 31, 2022, the company had cash of $111.4 million and net working capital of $100.1 million, compared to cash of $19.4 million and net working capital of net working capital of $13.05 million as of December 31, 2021. Filo Mining president and CEO Jamie Beck said in the release that the 2021/2022 program at Filo del Sol has already produced the best silver intersection ever on the project, extended the high-grade Breccia 41 zone and demonstrated the continuity of strong mineralization within the Aurora Zone. Several holes are currently in progress, and four holes have now been completed with pending assays. Filon Mining completed a $100 million non-brokered private placement to BHP earlier this year.
New Pacific Metals is well financed to carry out its activities in its properties. The company can count on a team of experts with many years of experience in exploration, project development and production in multiple jurisdictions.
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Financial Network (FFN), a leading digital personal finance company, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Financial Technology Companies by The Financial Technology Report. The list recognizes companies making technology advancements that foster an ecosystem, allow businesses to work more collaboratively and ultimately, put more financial control in the hands of companies, business owners and consumers.
"Freedom Financial Network is honored to be included on this year's Top 100 Financial Technology Companies list," said Andrew Housser, co-founder and co-CEO of Freedom Financial Network. "We sit at the intersection of financial services and fintech, harnessing our rich data and 20 years of experience to offer our customers personalized solutions to meet their specific needs, whether for personal loans, home loans or help with debt. We're continuing to innovate with apps and more solutions coming soon, all designed to help more everyday people get on and stay on a path to a better financial future."
Headquartered in San Mateo, California with more than 2,600 teammates across the country, Freedom Financial Network has served more than 1 million customers, helped resolve over $16 billion in debt and has facilitated over $7 billion in loans.
Earlier this year, FFN was recognized as one of the top 100 corporate philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times for the second consecutive year. FFN was also named to the Phoenix Business Journal's 2022 Healthiest Employers List in recognition of its efforts to motivate employees to achieve and maintain wellness through a strong emphasis on mental and physical health. FFN has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal's annual "Best Places to Work" list 11 times, including winning first place in the extra-large company category in 2021.
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Freedom Financial Network is a leading digital personal finance company. Our solutions help everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a brighter financial future, with innovative technology and personalized support. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of a consumer's financial journey and include personal loans (FreedomPlus), home equity loans (Lendage), help with debt (Freedom Debt Relief), and even financial tools and education (Bills.com). Freedom Financial Network has more than 2,600 dedicated employees across California, Arizona and Texas and is recognized as a Best Place to Work.
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During the first quarter, sales of 2.7 BCM of natural gas were made from the Leviathan reservoir, generating an operating profit of $49 million and net profits of $28 million
The introduction of the additional transmission route to Egypt allowed record demand in the export markets to be met, resulting in regional sales of 1.8 BCM during the quarter
From the beginning of the year, and until the report release date, 4.5 BCM of natural gas were sold from the Leviathan reservoir
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ratio Energies (TASE: RATI-L), which holds 15% of the Leviathan natural gas reservoir, reports results for the first quarter of 2022. Revenues and operating profit in this quarter totaled $82 million and $49 million respectively, up 14% over the same quarter last year. Ratio's net profit for the first quarter was $28 million, representing an increase of 12% over the same quarter last year.
During the first quarter, 2.7 BCM of natural gas were sold from the Leviathan reservoir, of which 1.8 BCM were exported to Egypt and Jordan. From the beginning of the year and until the report release date, 4.5 BCM of natural gas were sold from the Leviathan reservoir. The growth in sales was facilitated by the introduction of an additional transmission route in early March between Israel and Egypt via Jordan
Naturel gas was sold at an average price of $5.59 per MMBtu compared to $4.91 in the same quarter last year, an increase of 14% which directly affected the profit line recorded by the partnership. The increase in the average price is mainly due to a change in the sales mix in favor of exports which are affected by, among others, oil prices. The rise in the oil prices in recent months should also be expressed in a rise in the average price of natural gas to the export markets in the second quarter of 2022.
During the quarter, drilling of the "Leviathan-8" well commenced, which will enable maximization of the potential volumes of gas for sale while also increasing reservoir redundancy when it joins the four existing production wells.
In this quarter, Ratio continued to maintain its high cash balances which stood, as of the end of the quarter, at $222 million, $21 million more than at the end of the previous quarter. The partnership is working to start distribution of profits to the unit holders based on its financial results for 2022.
Yigal Landau, CEO of Ratio Energies: "2022 continues the trend of peak demand of the past year, resulting in another strong quarter for Ratio in sales and export combined with an increase in the average price of natural gas.
The agreement we signed during the first quarter to open an additional natural gas transmission route to Egypt via Jordan is proving itself and enables us to respond to the growing demand for natural gas from customers in countries in the region alongside regular delivery to the local market. We believe that the Leviathan reservoir will be able to contribute to gas supplies to European countries as part of the process of diversifying supply sources. Accordingly, we continue to work with the Leviathan partners on selecting the best alternative for the development of Stage 1B, which will enable a significant increase in production and sales from the reservoir."
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating BioHaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (BHVN), relating to its proposed merger with Pfizer Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, BHVN shareholders will receive 0.5 shares of New Biohaven and $148.50 in cash per share. Click here for more information: http://monteverdelaw.com/case/biohaven-pharmaceutical-holding-company-ltd. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing. We were listed in the Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. Our lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions. Mr. Monteverde is recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Securities Litigation in 2013, 2017-2019, an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in a particular field. He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017-2021 Top Rated Lawyer. Our firm's recent successes include changing the law in a significant victory that lowered the standard of liability under Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act in the Ninth Circuit. Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court. Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, 139 S. Ct. 1407 (2019). Also, in 2019 we recovered or secured six cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As reported in Packaged Facts just-released Durable Dog and Cat Pet Care Products (May 2022), heightened spending on pets, including durable pet products as well as pet foods and consumables, is the result of two overarching factors.
The first is affluent households accounting for most pet spending. The second is the nearly universal "pets as family" mindset. Tellingly, toys are the best-selling durable pet product category.
U.S. retail sales of durable pet care products for dogs and cats reached $7.9 billion in 2021, up from $6.5 billion in 2020. During the 2016-2021 period, the durables market experienced an 8.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). According to report author Shannon Brown, much of the growth occurred in the final two years of the period, with sales climbing 18% in 2020 and 20% in 2021 due to pandemic dynamics.
Long a key market driver behind the pricier fare underpinning much of the pet industry's dollar growth, higher-income households have been better equipped to handle the coronavirus, including by being broadband-connected and able to work from home, able to shelter at home comfortably due to larger living spaces, and able to tap into savings and other financial fallbacks as the need arises.
Even before pandemic-related financial insecurity, loss of human contact, and anxiety over personal health increased Americans' dependence on pets for companionship and comfort, a large majority of pet owners considered their pets to be full-fledged family members. In Packaged Facts' January 2022 Survey of Pet Owners, 92%-96% of pet owners agreed that they "consider [their] pets to be part of the family."
On top of being family members, pets are at the heart of the home for most pet owners. Among dog owners, 90% agree that pets are central to their home life, with 87% of cat owners and 85% of other pet owners agreeing to the same. This level of devotion indicates how thoroughly pets have been incorporated into the daily lives of pet owners, impacting not only what they purchase but what they do and where they go. The increasing importance of pets in the home has a pronounced impact in the durable pet products market, where so many of the products can be considered household furnishings or expressions of personal style, such as beds, bowls/waterers, and crates/pens.
The "pets as family" attitude has grown to such an extent that it is now accepted as a given among both pet owners and marketers alike.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — 8 News Now sports reporter Ron Futrell picks his top 5 NFL Draft picks of all time as the 2022 NFL Draft heads to Las Vegas.
- Bart Starr – a legendary Green Bay Packer quarterback was chosen in the 17th round of the 1956 draft. Starr was the 200th overall out of Alabama and was a 5-time NFL champ. He was the MVP of the first two super bowls back when there were only 12 NFL teams at the time. In 1956 the draft actually had 30 rounds that year.
- Roger Staubach – the Dallas Cowboy played in 5 Super Bowls and was the MVP in Super Bowl 6 but on draft day 1964 the quarterback out of navy was a 10th rounder, 129th overall. The Chicago Bears took Larry Racketstraw two rounds before Staubach was chosen.
- Brett Favre – played as a quarterback out of Southern Mississippi and was taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2nd round and was the 33rd overall. Favre became a Hall of Famer with the Packers and Vikings. The Raiders took Todd Marinovich 9 picks before Favre was chosen.
- Joe Montana – was a number two draft pick and taken in the third round, 82 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the 1979 NFL Draft
- Tom Brady – he was taken in the 6th round, 199th pick out of Michigan. Brady went on to win 6 Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. | https://cw33.com/news/top-5-nfl-draft-picks-of-all-time/ | 2022-04-28T18:34:47Z |
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