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VALLETTA, Malta, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), held in accordance with the rules set out in article 135 of the Companies Act (Cap.386 of the Laws of Malta), the meeting resolved to approve the Board's proposal for the share/SDR repurchase, share/SDR cancellation and share/SDR issue respectively in accordance with the Notice.
At the EGM, 8.92 per cent in nominal value of the total shares/SDRs in issue were represented at the meeting and 99.60 per cent of THOSE represented voted in favour of granting authorisation for the share/SDR repurchase, whereas 99.95 per cent of the shares/SDRs represented at the meeting voted in favour of the share/SDR cancellation and 99.54 per cent of the shares/SDRs represented at the meeting voted in favour of granting the mandate for the share/SDR issue.
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Kindred Group plc
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About Kindred Group
Kindred Group is one of the world's leading online gambling operators with business across Europe, US and Australia, offering over 30 million customers across 9 brands a great form of entertainment in a safe, fair and sustainable environment. The company, which employs about 2,000 people, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap and is a member of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) and founding member of IBIA (International Betting Integrity Association). Kindred Group is audited and certified by eCOGRA for compliance with the 2014 EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection and Responsible Gambling (2014/478/EU). Read more on www.kindredgroup.com.
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology, today announced that the European Commission has granted Recursion Orphan Drug Designation for REC-4881 for the potential treatment of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). REC-4881 is an orally bioavailable, non-ATP-competitive allosteric small molecule inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2 being developed to reduce polyp burden and progression to adenocarcinoma in FAP patients.
Recursion discovered REC-4881 as a potential candidate for treatment of FAP by leveraging its proprietary AI-powered drug discovery platform, the Recursion OS.
"FAP is a rare tumor syndrome that affects approximately 50,000 patients in the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, with no approved therapies", said Meredith Brown-Tuttle, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. "Recursion is excited about this Orphan Drug Designation in the European Union as we continue to advance towards initiating a Phase 2 clinical trial."
Within the past 10 months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the company Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations for REC-4881 to support the development and evaluation of new treatments for FAP.
Learn more about Recursion at https://www.recursion.com/.
REC-4881 is an orally bioavailable, non-ATP-competitive allosteric small molecule inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2 being developed to reduce polyp burden and progression to adenocarcinoma in FAP patients. REC-4881 has been well tolerated in prior clinical studies, consistent with the intended use, and has a gut-localized PK profile that may be advantageous for FAP, and potentially other APC-driven gastrointestinal tumors. We expect to initiate a Phase 2, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of REC-4881 in FAP by the end of this quarter.
FAP is a rare tumor syndrome with no approved therapies. In the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK alone the disease affects approximately 50,000 patients. FAP is caused by autosomal dominant inactivating mutations in the tumor suppressor gene APC. FAP patients develop polyps in the gastrointestinal tract throughout their lives. These growths have a high risk of malignant transformation and can give rise to invasive cancers of the colon, stomach, duodenum, rectum, and other tissues. Standard of care for patients with FAP is colectomy, and without surgical intervention, affected patients will progress to colorectal cancer in adulthood. Even after colectomy, patients receive endoscopic surveillance every 6-12 months to monitor disease progression. While surgical management and surveillance have improved the prognosis for FAP patients, duodenal and desmoid tumors remain major causes of death following colectomy in patients with FAP.
Recursion is the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. Enabling its mission is the Recursion Operating System, a platform built across diverse technologies that continuously expands one of the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical datasets, the Recursion Data Universe. Recursion leverages sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to distill from its dataset the Recursion Map, a collection of hundreds of billions of searchable relationships across biology and chemistry unconstrained by human bias. By commanding massive experimental scale — up to millions of wet lab experiments weekly — and massive computational scale — owning and operating one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, Recursion is uniting technology, biology and chemistry to advance the future of medicine.
The Company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, where it is a founding member of BioHive, the Utah life sciences industry collective. Recursion also has offices in Toronto, Montréal and the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more at www.Recursion.com, or connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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SECOND SHOT SITDOWN — Teaching toddlers the basics of money-making and money-saving?
One man says that’s when the financial education should start and if you haven’t started yet, no worries. He’ll get you on the bandwagon.
It’s not something our kids will necessarily learn about in school, so a lot of that education is up to us.
Vince Shorb fell into his own personal financial challenges in college and the struggle led him to become the founder and CEO of the National Financial Educators Council so there is a place for all of us to go, to learn about money.
Vince says molding positive financial behaviors should start around age 3-years-old. Here’s how he says we can do that.
This is part of a 30-minute conversation about taking a Second Shot at your finances. Click here to listen to the full episode. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/second-shot-sitdown-vince-shorb-with-national-financial-educators-council/ | 2022-05-18T18:18:08Z |
Semiconductor industry leader releases annual environmental, social and governance report, and unveils new program to empower social impact
FREMONT, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), among the first companies in the semiconductor industry to proactively set a net zero emissions goal, today proudly released its 2021 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The eighth annual report highlights how Lam is addressing its environmental footprint and advancing sustainability across the semiconductor ecosystem. Reflecting its commitment to "act with purpose for a better world," Lam also introduced its social impact framework to catalyze positive change in the community, inspire and educate tomorrow's future innovators, and foster a more inclusive society.
"As we transform the world through technology, we have a responsibility to help conserve our finite resources and take an active role in empowering a better future," said Tim Archer, president and chief executive officer of Lam Research. "Last year, we made big strides towards Lam's sustainability goals, established our net zero supply chain strategy and deepened our commitment to inclusion and diversity – all while growing our workforce by over 30 percent year-over-year and navigating the challenges of a global pandemic. I am proud of everything that we accomplished and am inspired to see what more we can achieve together."
Addressing our Environmental Footprint
Lam is taking a leadership role in driving sustainability in the semiconductor industry. Lam continues to demonstrate progress towards its previously announced goals to operate on 100 percent renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. The company has implemented new practices and strategies that drive energy and water conservation, waste abatement, and greenhouse gas reductions. Sustainability is also a key consideration in the leading-edge products that Lam creates – from innovative development and design, to manufacturing responsibly, to delivering solutions that help support our customers' ESG goals. Examples of accomplishments in these areas include:
- Increased renewable energy usage – 54 percent of the energy used by Lam globally in 2021 was renewable, with sites in Ohio, U.S.; Penang, Malaysia; and China facilities reaching 100 percent renewable energy. *
- Decreased Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by over 9 percent since 2019.
- Diverted 99 percent of hazardous waste from landfill in 2021.
- Saved 6.3 million gallons of water in water-stressed regions in 2021.
- Introduced a range of new and enhanced etch products that improved generator efficiency for NAND and foundry logic development by up to 15 percent, shortened clean times via chamber modifications by up to 30 to 50 percent, and decreased tool usage of helium by up to 80 percent.
- Established a new foundational strategy to propel sustainability throughout the supply chain, which spans over 25 countries. Lam also developed an engagement plan with ongoing training, support, and resources.
Powering Breakthroughs Together
Lam continues to deepen its commitment to making a meaningful impact through corporate giving and employee volunteerism. It supported communities and over 1,550 charitable organizations around the world in 2021.
Under the company's new social impact framework, Powering Breakthroughs Together, Lam is increasing its focus on advancing transformative learning, building resilient communities, and fostering inclusive societies. To support this effort, the company is introducing a new application system for Lam's grant program to make it easier for organizations to apply.
Lam was proud to be included in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America, which recognizes the top 20 percent of sustainability performers among the 600 largest companies in the U.S. and Canada. The DJSI indices are widely considered to be among the world's leading benchmarks for corporate sustainability.
Further details on the company's environmental, social and governance strategies and 2021 accomplishments are available in Lam's 2021 ESG report.
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- Lam Research 2021 ESG Report
- Lam's blog, "Lam's 2021 ESG Report: acting with purpose for a better world"
- Lam's Net Zero Strategy
About Lam Research
Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, California, with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com. (LRCX-B)
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DALLAS, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA announced the acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company, a leading family owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business that has been proudly serving home and business owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1903. Dallas Plumbing Company will continue to provide the same excellent customer service with the technicians, installers and staff the community has come to know.
Led by four family generations, Dallas Plumbing Company specializes in plumbing, air conditioning, and heating solutions. Under the new partnership, the company's high standards and dedication to customer service will continue in over 150 zip codes in the Dallas, Collin and Tarrant County regions with 100 trucks and employees.
"It is not a small achievement to last over 100 years in the industry. Dallas Plumbing Company has kept a strong, loyal fan base in the area because they have never compromised quality for their customers and we are thrilled to make them a partner," said Anthony Perera, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Air Pros USA. "With our philosophy to always put customers first, Air Pros USA will continue to honor the legacy and commitment to customers that the Dallas Plumbing Company has created."
As an Air Pros USA Company, Dallas Plumbing Company will benefit from full operational and sales integration with the Air Pros USA platform to leverage expanded resources and continue building upon the company's 120 years of dedication to service excellence.
"Dallas Plumbing Company helped build Dallas up and never stopped growing together with the city," said John Downs, president of Dallas Plumbing Company. "Air Pros USA presents the next opportunity for our company to elevate its resources and remain the premier choice for home service needs in Texas."
This is Air Pros USA's second acquisition in Texas, previously acquiring Dallas-based Blue Star Heating and Air in 2019. Through the Dallas Plumbing Company acquisition, Air Pros USA expands its national growth with over 550 vehicles, 600 technicians and staff, and a customer base of over half a million. Air Pros USA operates in eight states and more than a dozen metro areas including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane.
For more information, visit AirProsUSA.com and DallasPlumbing.com
Air Pros USA was founded in South Florida on the promise of integrity, reliability, and putting our customers first. The company has quickly expanded to many metro areas within Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and Washington, with more locations expected to be introduced soon. Air Pros USA currently employs more than 600 experienced professionals in more than a dozen metro Service locations including Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Atlanta, Colorado Springs, Mobile and Spokane. For more information visit www.airprosusa.com.
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A new contract continues Supercom's momentum in securing new EM contracts in the US and Europe
OAKLAND, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, announced today that it has secured a new contract to deploy its Pure Security suite of electronic monitoring with a new customer in South California.
This customer is a long-standing provider of products and services to the Criminal Justice market with primary operations in the southern part of California. SuperCom's proprietary electronic monitoring products and robust business model working directly with government agencies as well as electronic monitoring service providers were both instrumental in securing the contract. The contract is structured as a per unit per day lease model, with billing at the end of each month, for the use of the PureSecurity suite.
"As a developer of public safety solutions, the stakes are high and we must be selective in who we work with. We are constantly impressed by the high caliber of partnerships with local providers we are able to form. These quality partnerships are a testament to the value our products bring to the market," commented Ordan Trabelsi, CEO and President of SuperCom.
"We were able to secure this contract after our proprietary products were evaluated and compared to other competing products by a long-standing provider in the industry. SuperCom continues to win new business in a competitive and demanding market with legacy incumbent vendors, and each win continues to demonstrate industry acceptance and faith in our unique technology and innovative solutions. We expect to see more wins over our competition going forward," concluded Ordan Trabelsi.
SuperCom's PureSecurity Suite is a best-of-breed electronic monitoring and tracking platform with a comprehensive set of innovative features, including smartphone integration, secure communication, advanced security, anti-tamper mechanisms, fingerprint biometrics, voice communication, unique touch screens, and extended battery life.
About SuperCom
Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, throughout the world. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring, and building and access automation.
SuperCom's website is http://www.supercom.com.
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Norgren's extensive portfolio of pneumatic products is engineered to provide high-reliability, robust durability and standards compliance in a wide variety of industrial automation, food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil and gas, public utility, transportation, commercial vehicle, medical and construction applications.
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, supplies more than 1,600 ready-to-ship pneumatic products from Norgren, a leading global supplier of innovative engineering solutions optimized for the high-precision motion control and fluid power markets.
Pneumatic systems harness the energy generated by the controlled release of compressed air to power applications including pushing, lifting, gripping, punching and vacuum devices employed in the industrial automation, food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil and gas, public utility, transportation, commercial vehicle, medical and construction industries.
Norgren designs and manufactures an extensive portfolio of pneumatic products engineered to provide high-reliability performance and robust durability in a wide range of application environments — including those exposed to extreme temperatures, corrosive materials and dirt and dust — and compliant with relevant National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specifications. Key components of pneumatic systems manufactured by Norgren and in stock at Allied include:
- Air compressors and pumps, which provide a continuous flow of compressed air at the required pressure.
- Air preparation and treatment products, such as the pneumatic filters, pneumatic lubricators, pneumatic regulators, air filter regulators, air dryers and drains, air pressure boosters and related accessories that deliver the high-quality compressed air required to carry out work and ensure efficient operation.
- Vacuum generators and ejectors, which quickly generate the level of vacuum needed to handle objects, have short cycle times and are generally used in conjunction with vacuum accessories including vacuum pad assemblies.
- Instrumentation including pressure and vacuum switches, which both sense pressure changes and respectively detect mechanical force and regulate the vacuum flow between two spaces, and pressure and vacuum gauges, which provide the constant monitoring and measurement necessary to ensure efficient operation.
- Tubing, which is used to move pressurized air through pneumatic systems, tube fittings, which are used to connect tubing to other elements of the system and maintain a continuous flow of power to the system's end process, and fitting accessories like panel mounts, cable grips and conduit.
- Valves, which are used to control the pressure, volume and direction of pressurized air as it flows through the system.
- Mufflers and silencers, which are a straightforward and cost-effective way to safely vent pressurized air into the atmosphere to reduce the excessive noise generated by pneumatic air exiting an exhaust.
- Pneumatic actuators, which are used to generate the linear or rotary motion and force required to move a piston and power the end process, such as a pushing, lifting, gripping, punching or vacuum device, and actuator accessories including spool assemblies and piston seal kits.
"Pneumatic actuators provide alternatives to electric actuators and motors and are typically used to power devices that handle relatively small, lightweight loads since pneumatic systems produce less force than hydraulic systems," said Dietmar Grün, Product Manager, Motion Control and Actuators, at Norgren. "But that doesn't make them any less vital to the many industries they're employed in. In fact, due to a combination of the relatively low cost required to maintain pneumatic systems and engineering advancements including corrosion-resistant seals that help prevent leaks, the application range for pneumatic systems is now comparable to that of the electric automated systems also used to handle smaller loads."
For more information about Norgren's extensive portfolio of pneumatic products, please visit the Norgren website and Norgren's AlliedElec.com manufacturer page. To view and compare the Norgren pneumatic products in stock at Allied, please click here. For assistance identifying and deploying Norgren pneumatic products optimized for your unique application, please contact your local sales office, call 1.866.433.5722 or reach out to the Allied's technical support team.
About Norgren
A well-respected world leader in motion control and fluid technology, Norgren is ideally placed to unearth breakthrough engineering solutions and play an active role in important industry sectors that contribute to the quality and success of everyday life. Norgren offers insight, technical excellence and a collaborative approach to help our customers forge a brighter future. Norgren's reputation rests on a world-class portfolio of high-performance products comprised of Bimba, Buschjost, FAS, Herion, Kloehn and Maxseal and an ability to deliver exceptional local service. Part of the £1.8 billion engineering group IMI plc, Norgren has a sales and service network in 55 countries, technical centers in the USA, Germany, UK and China, and manufacturing facilities around the world.
About Allied Electronics & Automation
Allied Electronics & Automation is a trading brand of RS Group plc (formerly Electrocomponents plc), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations. We stock more than 700,000 industrial and electronic products, sourced from over 2,500 leading suppliers, and provide a wide range of product and service solutions to over 1.2 million industrial customers. With operations in 32 countries, we trade through multiple channels and ship nearly 60,000 parcels daily.
We support customers across the product life cycle, whether via innovation and technical support at the design phase, improving time to market and productivity at the build phase, or reducing purchasing costs and optimizing inventory in the maintenance phase. We offer our customers tailored product and service propositions that are essential for the successful operation of their businesses and help them save time and money.
RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1 and in the year ended 31 March 2021 reported revenue of £2.0 billion. RS Group plc has nine operating brands: RS Components, Allied Electronics & Automation, RS PRO, OKdo, DesignSpark, IESA, Synovos, Needlers and Liscombe.
For more information about Allied Electronics & Automation, please visit www.alliedelec.com/ or connect with us via social media on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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LAS VEGAS, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperion Partners is launching an exclusive, connected Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Bundle with wireless connectivity on T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. Google's Glass Enterprise Edition 2 will be pre-loaded with Google Meet software and paired with Google Pixel 6 so when an employee receives the box they simply power them on and are ready to go.
The bundle can boost productivity and facilitate real-time collaboration from virtually anywhere in an easy-to-use way to help businesses save time and improve the quality of their work—all of which are made possible by America's largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network. Pixel's 5G capabilities allow Glass Enterprise Edition 2 to extend its use to anywhere across the 1.8 million square miles of T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network by leveraging Pixel's 5G Mobile Hotspot.
Built specifically with employees in the field who need hands-free video conferencing and detailed support in mind, this solution is perfect for engineers, healthcare professionals, manufacturers and more. With fast 5G, adaptive video calling and hands-free functionality, businesses who choose this bundle will be able to implement solutions quickly, reduce travel costs, go paperless and share data safely.
The three companies share a vision to bring solutions that help businesses boost productivity, solve challenges and work more efficiently.
"We are proud to bring this innovative bundle to market with the help of our friends at T-Mobile and Google," Hyperion CEO Kerry McGonigal said. "With disruptive pricing, cutting-edge 5G technology and innumerable use cases, this opportunity allows our customers to increase productivity and cut costs to the bottom line."
If your organization is interested in taking advantage of this exclusive, connected wearable bundle, use this form to contact Hyperion, or contact a Hyperion Sales Director directly on LinkedIn.
Hyperion is a full-service business development master agent specializing in telecommunications. We focus on adding value for partners and have exclusive access to several disruptive technologies that make our bundled solutions more attractive. Acting as a consultant to our partners and clients, we ensure customers receive the most practical, affordable, and complete solution possible. Hyperion has a wide footprint in businesses of all sizes, offering dedicated care and technical support through the ordering, activation, and implementation processes. To learn more visit hyperionpartners.net.
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month, CEO of Nero Consulting – "MSPologist" Anthony Oren was a guest panelist on "The ChannelPro Network's Cybersecurity Online Summit", a live, single-day event that delivered educational content and best practices aimed at helping IT solution providers and integrators safeguard their customers from cyberthreats.
"The cyberthreat landscape is complex and continually evolving, which is why ChannelPro is committed to bringing together the best thought leaders in the industry to share their insights," says Jeff O'Heir, event content director and community manager for The ChannelPro Network.
Anthony Oren shared the following educational information which can be viewed on Nero Consulting's Youtube channel for both IT Providers and End Users on what he has learned in the two years since COVID-19 made remote and hybrid security an urgent priority diagnosing what's worked, what hasn't, and how to apply those lessons in the future.
0:00 Intro by Dr. O'Heir, Director of MSP Health to Pandemic Security Health Checkup with
4:08 "1 corporate office transforms into an equivalent of 100 offices" - Anthony Oren, MSPologist
4:42 Why VPNs are NOT Safe
15:05 Bad Habits of Good Users
18:14 Zero Trust Model
25:22 New Products for Post-Covid Security
31:23 Have Security Issues Changed Post-Covid?
39:24 Question from the Audience
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"I'm Fine, You?" A Conversation About Mental Health inspired by the Brand's Brave Together Initiative Launches June 16th
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maybelline New York, the number 1 international makeup brand, announces the expansion of its global philanthropic initiative, Brave Together, through a new podcast entitled "I'm Fine, You?" available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher starting June 16th.
In September 2020, Maybelline New York launched its global philanthropic initiative, Brave Together, a cause dedicated to breaking the stigma around anxiety and depression while addressing challenges and making 1:1 support accessible to all.
Podcast host Chrissy Rutherford, content creator, brand consultant and mental health advocate, is helping the brand extend its Brave Together mission into real life conversations to normalize anxiety and depression and provide tangible resources and guidance for those in need. "I'm Fine, You?" will feature guests with various backgrounds and expertise, including:
- Dr. Kathleen Pike, Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and Director of the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health
- Alok Vaid-Menon, Performance Artist, Media Personality + Public Speaker
- Rachel Elizabeth Cargle, Founder of The Loveland Foundation
- Victoria Paris, Self-Made Media Mogul, Public Speaker & Content Creator
- Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist + Relationship Expert
- Gabi Fresh, Brand Consultant, Creative Director, and Influencer
- Dr. Sasha Hamdani, Board Certified Psychiatrist
- Aly Raisman, Gold medal gymnast & Mental Health Advocate
To provide access to mental health resources, Maybelline New York will make a monetary donation to mental health organizations, of the guest's choosing, in conjunction with each episode of this podcast.
Jessica Feinstein, Senior Vice President US Marketing for Maybelline shared that "the team has been passionately working to help break the stigma surrounding mental health since launching [Brave Together] in 2020. We are excited to expand the initiative's reach through this podcast and our wonderful partners, so that we can all be #BraveTogether."
"I am so excited to be supporting Maybelline's Brave Together initiative through this podcast and bringing these conversations surrounding mental health to the forefront. Feeling empowered to speak up about our feelings and mental health struggles whether with our family, friends or in the workplace, is more important than ever. I hope that through this platform and our expert guests, listeners can leave with a feeling of understanding and guidance on how to make a change; both in their own lives and the lives of others." says host Chrissy Rutherford.
Tune in to "I'm Fine, You?", A Conversation About Mental Health Presented by Maybelline New York on June 16th on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your favorite shows. New episodes will air every other Thursday at 12AM.
See podcast trailer linked here.
About Maybelline Brave Together:
In September 2020, Maybelline New York launched its global philanthropic initiative, Brave Together, a cause dedicated to breaking the stigma around anxiety and depression while addressing challenges, providing resources and making 1:1 support accessible to all. Through years of extensive research prior to launch, Maybelline found that early intervention paired with the right resources and access to 1:1 support can make all the difference in a young person's life. Since COVID-19, the need for resources has only increased. Maybelline continuously looks to support the initiative year-round through various activations and has committed to donate $10 million and reach 1 million people by 2025. Learn more at Maybelline.com/BraveTogether
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‘I have a lot of emotions’: Mother speaks out after son killed in hit-and-run crash
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Nearly two weeks after losing her son in a deadly hit-and-run crash, a mother is speaking out.
Tyteauna Smith is remembering her son, Jamall Anderson, but also talking about the changes she wants to see in her neighborhood after the tragic crash.
Las Vegas police said the incident happened on Aug. 13 at about 5:20 p.m. when they were called about a collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.
KVVU reports a juvenile on his bike entered the path of a U-Haul box heading towards an exit at an apartment complex. The juvenile fell to the ground and was run over by the truck.
Authorities said the driver of the U-Haul truck, later identified as 21-year-old Michael Burdick, checked on the bicyclist but then left the scene.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was able to locate Burdick and arrest him on hit-and-run charges.
Smith said the family had recently moved to Las Vegas from California. A memorial with “slow down” signs, candles, balloons and toys is now at the spot where her Jamall was killed.
“I have a lot of emotions because I just lost my mama five months ago and now I lost my baby. I lost my heart and now I lost my soul,” Smith said.
She shared a poster with Jamall’s photo and an outfit of his.
“This was the outfit he was supposed to wear that night, his pajamas. I never got to put it on my baby,” she said.
Smith said a neighbor who lives at the apartment complex called 911. She also shared that the U-Haul driver was spotted earlier, narrowly missing a different child hours before the crash.
“They need to put more slow down signs where children play. The office is just not doing enough,” Smith said.
Jamall’s mother said her son loved basketball and football and his favorite meal was McDonald’s.
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Krispy Kreme launches Artemis Moon doughnut
Published: Aug. 28, 2022 at 1:30 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Krispy Kreme is celebrating NASA’s moon mission with a new space-themed doughnut.
NASA is expected to launch a rocket Monday for an uncrewed test flight around the moon.
The Artemis I Mission is the first step in NASA’s plan to land a human on the moon for the first time in 50 years, so Krispy Kreme is launching the Artemis Moon doughnut.
It is a doughnut filled with cheesecake-flavored creme, dipped in cookies and creme icing.
The company says it is designed to look like the moon and will be available at Krispy Kreme locations across the country for just one day on Monday.
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Exclusive Brands Group is a beverage distribution company servicing Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach
WESTON, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY) www.GoldenGrailBeverages.com is a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing is pleased to announce it is partnering with Exclusive Brands Group (EBG) of Southeast Florida to distribute the Company's brands – Cause Water, Tickle Water's Sketch Can and Spider Energy Drinks. EBG services the very popular and affluent areas of Southeast Florida's coastlines. The number of people moving to Florida – Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach - during the first few months of 2022 is even higher than it was during the same period in 2021, New York Post reports. This is a vibrant and growing market that demands healthy, new and trendy beverage options.
EBG will be distributing the brands to upscale resorts, hotels, supermarkets, natural grocers, yacht clubs, beach community stores, popular retail chains and more.
Exclusive Brands Group (EBG) is a distribution company specializing in launching the latest trends in new product lines in Miami. Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach. They are a leading beverage distributor in Florida that has recently expanded its footprint to the Tampa market.
Their vast portfolio includes a wide variety of healthy, better-for-you beverages and snacks.
EBG works closely with their suppliers to constantly gain a firm understanding on how they want their brand to speak to its consumers and how they want it presented to the market place. EBG has a combined 25 years of experience in the food and beverage world, which allows them to bring a unique and cost-effective approach to sales and service to suit all of their suppliers and customer's needs.
"Our team has been seeking strategic distribution partners that will stand behind our brands and focus on growth in their respective markets. Exclusive Brands Group is exactly that type of distribution partner and we look forward to building a successful relationship with them. The Southeast Florida Coastline is our backyard and we have full intentions of making this market our first big success story."
Hoffman continued, "EBG will be receiving their first order this Summer and our team will be scheduling a kickoff with their team in the very near future."
"Golden Grail presented forward facing brands that will do very well in our territory and with our account base. We service an area where trends are started and created. There is definitely a demand for canned premium water, especially being so close to the ocean. Our trucks are literally up and down the coast line on a daily basis stopping at hundreds of accounts that are seeking out healthier products packaged in environmentally friendly materials. Cause Water, Tickle Water Sketch Can and Spider Energy all possess those qualities, and more. We are very excited to introduce the market to the Golden Grail portfolio of brands," Kevin Arn, Exclusive Brands Group, Owner and Operator.
Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY) www.GoldenGrailBeverages.com is a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing. The company targets brands that have a proven sales history, loyal consumer following, retail presence and strong value proposition who need assistance to get to the next few levels. Golden Grail has been actively acquiring brands within emerging and growing beverage categories. Our robust product offerings include Spider Energy Drink, Trevi Fruit Essence Water, Tickle Water for kids, Sketch Can for Tweens, Cause Water & KOZ Water helping reduce global plastic pollution and Scorpion Energy Hemp/CBD.
After an acquisition, the company utilizes a series of operational technologies to apply its business expertise, fiscal techniques and various manufacturing processes know-how to improve the economics and performance of each brand while advancing marketing and distribution for its beverage brands. The company's focus on sophisticated management and development of beverage brands, coupled with its rapidly growing and recognizable portfolio of healthy, functional beverages sets Golden Grail apart as a leader in acquiring and advancing existing beverage brands.
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KOZ Water is a premium purified and pH balanced water packaged in completely plastic-free 12oz and 16oz cans. KOZ Water has had much success on Amazon and on the West Coast.
For more information visit: https://kozwater.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kozwater
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Cause Water is Pristine Mountain Spring Water with a Cause
Cause Water has three key initiatives be a vessel for change, do your part and encouraging consumers to join the cause, by drinking Cause Water. A fully recyclable aluminum bottle and cap supports its core mission of plastic reduction and ocean preservation. Cause Water can be found in high-end, influential natural food stores along the West Coast.
For more information visit:
https://causewater.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CauseWaterBeverage
https://www.instagram.com/cause_water/
https://twitter.com/_CauseWater
Tickle Water is a premium sparkling water company dedicated to providing honest and clean hydration. Tickle Water is the first sparkling water in the market created specifically for children, yet enjoyed by all ages, complete with delicious flavors and a recyclable can, making it the perfect beverage for any occasion. Every can of Tickle Water is simply made with premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sugar, sodium, or preservatives.
For more information visit http://www.drinkticklewater.com
https://www.facebook.com/drinkticklewater
https://www.instagram.com/drinktickle/
'Sketch Can' - The first and only 'sketch can' features a personalization space and a social media hash tag to invite Tickle fans to interact with the brand by drawing on the can and then sharing their custom can on Tik Tok. 'Sketch Can' provides kids with a brand they can call their own. It is a healthy premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sugar, sodium, or preservatives. 'Sketch Can' comes in a fully recyclable package, in two delicious flavors Watermelon and Sour Green Apple. Kids won't be able to resist the urge to sip and sketch.
Trevi Essence Water is a true clean-label beverage with a superior flavor that stays true to the fruit. Trevi has zero sugar, zero calories, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, gluten free, vegan, kosher and diet friendly. Trevi comes in four delicious flavors Mango Orange, Coconut Lime, Peach and Grapefruit.
For more information visit www.DrinkTrevi.com
https://www.facebook.com/DrinkTrevi
https://www.instagram.com/drinktreviwater/
https://twitter.com/drinktreviwater
Spider Energy Drink is packed with serious energy. This formula is the perfect balance of energy boosting B-vitamins, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng, Key Levels of Amino Acids and herbal extracts. Made with 100% real sugar, Spider Energy is known as one of the best tasting with a fresh-citrus, smooth and refreshing flavor, without the medicinal aftertaste associated with most energy drinks.
For more information visit https://spiderenergydrink.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SpiderEnergyDrink
https://www.instagram.com/spiderenergydrink/
https://twitter.com/SpiderEnergy
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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mdundo.com A/S, one of Africa's leading music services, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, to license the service across key African territories. Through this new agreement, UMG's catalog will be available to Mdundo's 17 million active monthly users across Africa.
Under this new licensing agreement, Universal Music Group and Mdundo.com will strengthen Mdundo's music offering for fans by providing them access to the world's most comprehensive music catalog, as well as further increasing Universal Music Africa's (UMA's) reach within the African market in line with Mdundo's ambitions for rapid market growth across the continent.
Mdundo CEO, Martin Møller Nielsen explains, "Our focus is to provide a relevant service to the hundreds of millions of potential users in Africa that are getting online. In recent years, Mdundo.com has reported explosive growth, from 5 million monthly users in June 2020 to an expected 19-20 million monthly active users in June 2022 and a +225% growth in revenue for the year ending June 2022. As the leading music company globally, we are extremely pleased to work with Universal Music within Africa towards our vision of providing Africa with an easy and legal solution to accessing music that fits the local consumers".
Mdundo's growth has primarily been achieved in Nigeria, with additional growth in Tanzania, Kenya and Ghana. The music service has primarily been focusing on securing music rights for local African catalog and has in the last year announced partnerships with leading telecommunication companies, Vodacom Tanzania, MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria.
Over the past decade, UMA has expanded and grown its reach on the continent and has two established regional headquarters facilities in Africa – in Johannesburg, South Africa and Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire – with additional offices in Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon, Kenya, and Morocco. UMG has also launched a series of labels dedicated to supporting the continent's rich talents, including Def Jam Africa, Blue Note Africa and Motown Gospel Africa. UMG is committed to helping build out the continent's entire music ecosystem, helping artists succeed locally and regionally, whilst also introducing African music culture and content to new audiences around the world.
Ulrik Cahn, UMG's Executive Vice President for Africa, the Middle East and Asia (AMEA) region said, "Martin and his team have built an impressive platform for African artists, and we look forward to working together to expand the footprint for our African and international talent within the continent."
Sipho Dlamini, CEO of Universal Music South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa said, "We welcome Mdundo as a partner, and are excited for more fans across Africa to have greater access to some of Africa's most exciting musical talent, as well as UMG's unrivaled catalog of international artists."
About Mdundo.com A/S:
Mdundo is a leading music service for Africa with millions of people streaming and downloading music from our app and website every month. We aim to provide Africa's millions of internet users with easy access to music whilst contributing structure, legality, and income to the sector. The company is publicly listed at Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Copenhagen. More info: https://mdundo.com/
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 audio-visual 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 on Universal Music Group visit www.universalmusic.com
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- Consumers' definition of quality is often at odds with their reason for purchasing
- New post-pandemic shopping behaviors show that price is not the #1 purchase driver across categories from food to clothing
- 19% of consumers say they look for the highest quality product (but quality is subjective)
- 33% of consumers say they look for the lowest price product (but price is relative)
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today global management consulting firm Kearney's consumer think-tank, the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI), releases its Q3 2022 Briefing on Quality (I can't get no) Satisfaction: The death of price/value and dissection of quality. The report looks into consumers' definition of quality and how it varies across categories and depending on the circumstance.
"When we talk about quality, we tend to objectify what are ultimately subjective standards," said the report's author Katie Thomas, who leads the Kearney Consumer Institute. "The traditional price/value equation is based on a mix of performance, durability, consumer perception. But even within those terms, there are widely variant definitions.
"I became interested in exploring the topic of scarcity from a consumer point of view when I'd asked a food brand to name the main selling point of their product," added Thomas. "When they came back with three, namely taste, health, and convenience, I realized that the concept of 'quality' has become too diluted for most consumers." So the KCI began exploring how consumers perceive quality and what they actually care most about.
The briefing addresses themes such as:
- How consumers' ambiguous definition of quality has made price/value an impossible equation
- How quality calculations try to objectify what are subjective standards
- How even price is subjective—and is also not the quality consumers most care about in their purchase decisions, no matter what they say
- How consumers identify primary quality dimensions that supersede all others
The study reports on feedback from consumers, making the case that quality and price are contextual for each group, dependent on category and relative cost.
The biggest takeaway is that consumers identify 1–2 leading primary quality dimensions across categories that are most important. For food, taste wins out. For clothes such as jeans, it comes down to fit and comfort. The brief shows how brands can improve focus on the primary quality, understand the expectations within that quality, and then determine broader thresholds and trade-offs with other qualities.
It can also come down to messaging. "Confusion over a product touting seemingly every benefit, and not enough clarity on the primary one, is what can make consumers walk away from a purchase. Brands can drill down to find that primary quality," said Katie Thomas. "Also, though we're living in a time of inflation, in our research we found that never once did price win as the primary quality."
A copy of the Q3 KCI Briefing (I can't get no) Satisfaction: The death of price/value and dissection of quality is available at this link.
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BRITAIN (WSPA) – As many mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, condolences for the Royal Family have been pouring in from around the world.
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at age 96.
According to the Royal Family, a selection of messages will be passed on to members of the Royal Family and may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.
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Cowbell appoints reinsurance expert Julia Cederroth as senior director of reinsurance
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell Cyber, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced the addition of Julia Cederroth as senior director of reinsurance. This new position empowers policyholders by helping to build cyber resiliency and close insurability gaps as part of Cowbell's reinsurance solutions.
Prior to joining Cowbell, Cederroth served as vice president and cyber treaty broker at Gallagher Re as a member of the Global Treaty Broking team and Cyber Center of Excellence. Cederroth specialized in sourcing capacity for complex treaties, developing data-driven insights such as market benchmarking to elucidate the unique opportunities cyber presents to re/insurers and capital providers alike. Before joining Gallagher Re, Cederroth acted as associate director at Aon Reinsurance Solutions and senior consultant at Aon Inpoint, where she became a trusted strategic advisor to a diverse range of carrier clients.
"Cowbell values its partnerships - including high levels of engagement and transparency with re/insurers," says Cederroth. "I see Cowbell's attentiveness to adapt to policyholders' evolving cyber exposures as benefiting our current and potential reinsurers. Beyond proactively empowering insureds to reduce cyber incidents, the data generated within Cowbell's platform can be analyzed at the portfolio level in ways we're not accustomed to seeing in cyber. After years of feedback from clients and underwriters facing this aggregation challenge, I look forward to working with trading partners that share our enthusiasm for signaling a new era in cyber insurance!"
"We look forward to Julia's expertise and help in deepening relationships with the reinsurer community while continuing to innovate with cyber insurance programs that serve our targeted market within our robust product suite," said Cowbell co-founder and COO, Trent Cooksley.
Cederroth is a veteran of the insurance industry. She brings ten years of experience as a cyber consultant and enterprise risk management specialist in the financial services sector, built upon her foundational training at UBS and Deloitte Consulting. She holds a B.S. with high honors in business and technology from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Cowbell's closed-loop approach to risk management – Assess, Insure, Improve, Respond – bolsters the company's aggressive loss control strategy, along with its precision in underwriting. The resources, bundled at no charge in Cowbell's cyber policies, help empower businesses to proactively eliminate risk exposures. To date, Cowbell's policyholder base has grown over 5,000% year-over-year and is forecasted to triple during the 2022 calendar year. To learn more about Cowbell, visit https://cowbell.insure/.
About Cowbell Cyber
Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to today and tomorrow's threats. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's continuous underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes. Cowbell Insurance Agency is currently licensed in 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Cowbell Reinsurance Company is a licensed insurance captive in the State of Vermont. For more information, please visit www.cowbell.insure.
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Which Amazon throw pillow is best?
Are you looking to upgrade your living room or bedroom seating area? Consider investing in a few throw pillows from Amazon. Throw pillows, as their name implies, are decorative pillows thrown onto a couch or chair to liven up a room’s aesthetic. Stylish, simple and affordable, a thoughtfully-placed throw pillow or two can add the fun touch that your space is missing. For a throw pillow that’s sure to impress, you can’t go wrong with the Ink+Ivy Oblong Pillow.
What to know before you buy an Amazon throw pillow
While couches and chairs contribute quite a bit of visual character to a home, well-chosen throw pillows bring together a room like nothing else. There are few accent pieces quite as varied. Throw pillows range from hand-sized to the length of a body pillow. They can be made from almost any type of fabric and come in a rainbow of colors, prints and shapes.
What to look for in a quality Amazon throw pillow
Fabric
Throw pillows are available in virtually any fabric. However, depending on your needs and desired aesthetic, you may wish to opt for some of the most popular options. These include cotton, linen and silk.
- Cotton is prized for its breathability, ease of cleaning and comfort.
- Linen adds a crisp, fresh atmosphere to your couch.
- Silk leans on the expensive side but offers a luxurious, uber soft touch to your room.
When choosing your pillow, also consider that some fabrics like cotton are easier to clean than others, such as silk or rayon.
Size and shape
Be sure you don’t overdo it with the size and number of throw pillows you buy; you don’t want to overcrowd your couch or seat. On the other hand, choosing a pillow that is too small for the space may make your room look odd. For a large couch, it’s safe to say that you’ll either have to buy a few large pillows or several small pillows to hit that proper balance. It is wise to have the measurements of your couch or chair on hand so that you can cross-compare with the measurements of the throw pillow you’re considering.
The shape of the pillow also matters. Rectangular pillows are better for use on the sides of a couch or as back support, while round or uniquely shaped pillows offer a visual pop that may be more appealing.
Color
While choosing a color ultimately comes down to personal preference, as well as matching the general look of a given space, throw pillows are the perfect chance to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral palette. Although you’ll be sure to find white, gray or beige throw pillows available, many retailers aim toward fun and chic patterns so that your throw pillows stand out on your couch.
Fill material
Common filler materials for throw pillows include feather down, polyester, cotton and mixed filler. Depending on the allergen needs of your household, it may be a wise idea to opt for a neutral polyester filler. However, a feather filler offers plush, luxurious comfort that’s hard to find in other fillers.
How much you can expect to spend on an Amazon throw pillow
In general, a throw pillow on Amazon can cost between $15-$40. The average throw pillow on Amazon costs about $20.
Amazon throw pillow FAQ
How long have throw pillows been fashionable?
A. While it may be hard to believe, early forms of throw pillows and cushions date back to the dawn of civilization. However, the throw pillows found in most homes today came into fashion in Europe during the Victorian era.
How do I clean my throw pillow?
A. Be sure to check the washing instructions for whichever throw pillow you buy, as some may be machine-washable, while others require spot cleaning or even dry cleaning. Some throw pillows come with a removable, machine-washable cover, which is especially ideal for those with small children or pets at home. If your pillow is machine-washable, it’s best to wash it on a delicate cycle.
What’s the best Amazon throw pillow to buy?
Top Amazon throw pillow
What you need to know: This small but impactful pillow adds the finishing touch to bring your sitting space together.
What you’ll love: Not only is this pillow made from 100% cotton, but it also comes in a numerous array of patterns and many size offerings. The patterns are tastefully made, and the overall quality of the pillows is enviable.
What you should consider: While well-made, the price tag on this pillow may be steep for its size. Additionally, it can only be spot cleaned.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Amazon throw pillow for the money
Acanva Solid Velvet Soft Decorative Throw Pillow
What you need to know: This large, durable pillow is great for homes with children or pets.
What you’ll love: Two for the price of one, these velvety pillows have plenty of give while maintaining their shape. They’re available in multiple color options, machine washable and hypoallergenic. The polyester material is both allergen-free and easy to take off and clean, making these pillows a good choice for a busy family.
What you should consider: In some cases, the display images for these pillows don’t fully match their true color. They’re also a bit big.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Thro by Marlo Lorenz Miron Cheetah Velvet Throw Pillow
What you need to know: For a fun and fashionable throw pillow that’s sure to add pizazz, you can’t go wrong with this cheetah print throw pillow.
What you’ll love: With a velvety exterior and soft feather filling, this fashionable throw pillow screams sophistication. It features a cheetah print side and a solid blue side, allowing you to use it in multiple ways.
What you should consider: Some buyers report that the stitching frays over time. This pillow might not be a good idea for pet owners or those with small children, as the fabric is delicate. It is not machine-washable.
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR JULY 21–24, 2022
SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -
In the centennial year of Charles Schulz, during San Diego Comic-Con 2022, July 21–24, Peanuts will be highlighting The Armstrong Project: Peanuts Worldwide's initiative to support the work of up-and-coming Black animators. Peanuts is committed to helping make positive change in the industry in which, as of 2019, only a shocking 3.9% of animators were Black. The Armstrong Project is named in honor of Franklin Armstrong—the Black Peanuts character introduced by Charles Schulz in 1968.
Cartoonist Robb Armstrong (JumpStart), a longtime friend of Charles Schulz and advocate for The Armstrong Project, will participate in a Q&A and a lively panel discussion on iconic Black comic characters with Bruce Smith (The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder) and special guests.
Melissa Menta, senior vice president, marketing and communications, for Peanuts Worldwide, spearheaded the creation of The Armstrong Project and is the spokesperson for the new initiative.
Armstrong and Menta will be available for interviews upon request during the day and at evening panels.
Smith will be available before and after his evening panel discussion on Friday.
PEANUTS X THE ARMSTRONG PROJECT POP-UP
200 J Street, Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92101
(at the corner of 3rd St. & K St.)
PEANUTS X THE ARMSTRONG PROJECT POP-UP: Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24, 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
"An Evening with Robb Armstrong": Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 P.M.*
"Talking Iconic Black Comic Characters": Friday, July 22 at 7:00 P.M.*
- A moving 5-minute video traces the path from Franklin Armstrong to The Armstrong Project. The video features Robb Armstrong and the late Harriet Glickman, who inspired the creation of Franklin by writing Charles Schulz after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- An exhibition curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum features all things Franklin.
- Franklin-themed merchandise will be for sale, including a Super 7 figurine, an exclusive pin and enamel keychain from PINTRILL, and a custom beach towel available only during Comic-Con 2022.
MEDIA CONTACT
Alison Hill for Peanuts Worldwide
714-287-2015
alison@currentpr.com
*Due to space limitations, admission to the panels for the general public is on a first-come, first-served basis; attendees should visit the Peanuts pop-up to sign up and reserve their spot.
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WATCH: Chair flies out of truck on highway, crashes into police cruiser
Published: Apr. 27, 2022 at 2:12 PM CDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
VERMONT (Gray News) – An unsecured chair flew out of the back of a pickup truck on the highway and smashed into a Vermont State Police cruiser.
Trooper Dylan LaMere’s dashcam video shows the chair fly toward the cruiser before slamming into the front windshield.
According to Vermont State Police, no one was hurt but the cruiser had a lot of damage.
Police say the driver of the pickup truck was given a ticket for having an unsecured load.
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TAIPEI, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwanese biotech outfit AcadeMab has broken new ground in the development of COVID immunotherapies through the development of a potentially life-saving monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19 patients using single B cell technology, shows the best neutralization ability (IC50 = 11.4 and 4.3 ng/ml) in both Omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2 respectively.
AcadeMab's treatment specifically targets the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant – currently the most common strain of COVID infections around the world.
"In a world ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic with rapidly mutating variants emerging ever so often, it is a race for the scientific community to develop new therapies in a timely manner."
"We are excited to announce that our research and development efforts have paid off at a fast pace with our single B cell technology that's shown neutralizing efficacy against the world's most common and deadly Omicron variant", shared Juz-Hsiang Chiu, M.D., AcadeMab CEO.
Despite high vaccination rates worldwide, vaccines are only part of the system of treatments to deal with the scourge of COVID-19.
The Omicron variant has been proven to show remarkable resistance to most of the earlier immunotherapies developed, such as Bamlanivimab developed by Eli Lilly and antibody cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab developed by Regeneron pharmaceuticals.
As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked or limited the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for most therapeutic antibodies.
Studies conducted by AcadeMab have found high efficacy of their human monoclonal antibodies against the Omicron variant within 4 months.
In one of their studies, it was found that one human antibody showed the best neutralization ability (IC50 = 11.4 and 4.3 ng/ml) in both Omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2 respectively.
"We've also seen broad-spectrum activity in our treatment against multiple circulating variants of concern (VOCs) announced by the World Health Organisation."
"Aside from its neutralizing efficacy against Omicron, this means it shows great potential to be a therapy of choice for patients infected with other COVID-19 variants aside from Omicron", said Pao-Yin Chiang, Ph.D., the lead scientist of single B cell platform at AcadeMab.
The development of AcadeMab's cutting-edge technology using Single B cell technology will be of immense benefit to a segment of high-risk people who cannot benefit fully from mere vaccination alone.
They include those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and lack adequate immunity responses despite COVID-19 vaccinations. It is estimated that about 2.7% of adults (or, 7 million) in the U.S population are immunocompromised.
This groundbreaking treatment will also be beneficial to those who have a documented history of severe adverse reactions to existing COVID-19 vaccines or their components, and as such, are unable to be vaccinated.
Parties interested in establishing partnership and learning more about AcadeMab's research may contact:
PR NAME: Miles Yeh, Ph.D., Director of Product Development
CONTACT NUMBER: +886-2789-1212 ext. 810
EMAIL: miles.yeh@academab.com
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Jesse Mueller wins PGA Professional Championship
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jesse Mueller won the PGA Professional Championship on Wednesday to lead the 20 qualifiers for the PGA Championship next month. Mueller, the 39-year-old general manager at Grand Canyon University Golf Course in Phoenix, closed with a 3-over 74 to finish at 10 under, five strokes ahead of Jared Jones (71) and Michael Block (73). Mueller opened with round of 66, 67 and 66 to take a five-stroke lead into the final round. Block, the 2014 winner, is the head professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California. Jones is the director of instruction at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. The PGA Championship is May 16-22 at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/20/jesse-mueller-wins-pga-professional-championship/ | 2022-04-21T05:47:25Z |
The Company Reports A Net Profit Of Approximately $1.2 Million For The First Quarter
And A 41% Increase In Revenue Compared To The Same Period Last Year
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Isotopes Inc. (OTCQB: INIS) (the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $2,807,441 as compared to $1,992,512 for the same period in 2021, an overall increase of approximately 41%. This increase in revenue was the result of increased revenue in our radiochemical and cobalt segments. Our net income for the three months ended March 31, 2022, was $1,255,045, compared to net loss of $601,152, for the same period in 2021. This increase in income was the result of increases in revenue in our radiochemical and cobalt product segments, and a gain on the sale of assets previously described in an Asset Purchase Agreement with Pharmalogic Idaho, LLC.
Revenue from the sale of radiochemical products for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased approximately 146% compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was the result of growing our customer base, and taking advantage of additional sales opportunities resulting from a supply interruption for radiochemical I-131. We expect to see steady continued growth in this segment for the remainder of the year, but at a pace slower than that observed in the first quarter.
Revenue from the sale of cobalt products for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased approximately 45% compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to the timing of cobalt sealed source manufacturing sales, and an increase in the availability of cobalt from the Department of Energy. We expect to continue to have ample cobalt material availability which should facilitate robust cobalt product sales for the remainder of 2022.
Revenue from nuclear medicine products for the three months ended March 31, 2022, decreased approximately 11% compared to the same period in 2021. We believe that COVID-19 continued to have an adverse impact of upon our customers during the first three months of 2022. As the year progresses, we are optimistic that this negative impact will diminish. We are also taking positive steps to strengthen the Company's marketing of RadQual products by expanding sales staff and marketing efforts throughout our product lines. We will also continue to expand the range of RadQual products, and explore new markets for sealed source sales.
Steve Laflin, President and CEO of the Company, said, "We are pleased to report strong financial performance in our first quarter. There are continuing positive signs of increased market share, and improving margins, in both Radiochemical and Cobalt Product segments. We believe that as the negative impact of COVID-19 diminishes, we will see a rebound in sales of Nuclear Medicine Reference and Calibration Standards. In addition, we are taking aggressive steps to further expand our RadQual product line, and to supplant our marketing and sales efforts both domestically and internationally. Our financial performance in the first quarter, enhanced by the asset sales agreement with Pharmalogic, has put the Company in what could be considered the best overall financial condition we have seen in the history of the Company. We expect to continue to see significant positive changes in our balance sheet during the course of the year, and plan to use this financial position to leverage additional new business opportunities."
International Isotopes Inc. manufactures a wide range of calibration and reference standards for nuclear medicine, generic sodium iodide I-131 drug product for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, Cobalt-60 sealed source products, and provides a contract manufacturing of various drug products for clients.
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements with respect to the impact of COVID-19, the availability of cobalt and sales, future revenue growth predictions for the Radiochemical segment, and all statements regarding management's expectations for future performance of the Company. Information contained in such forward-looking statements is based on current expectations and is subject to change. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of International Isotopes Inc. to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Other factors, which could materially affect such forward-looking statements, can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Investors, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and International Isotopes, Inc. and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
David Drewitz
Creative Options Communications
Investor and Public Relations
david@creativeoptionscommunications.com
www.creativeoptionsmarketing.com
Phone: 972-814-5723
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ATLANTA (AP) — What a debut for Brett Baty!
The 22-year-old third baseman became the fifth player in New York Mets history to homer in his first big league at-bat Wednesday night, launching a two-run shot into the right-field seats against the Atlanta Braves.
With a runner aboard and the Mets already up 2-0 in the second inning on back-to-back homers in the opening frame, Baty took a ball from Jake Odorizzi before connecting with a hanging curve.
Ronald Acuña Jr. peeled off, looking to play the ball off the tall brick wall in right, but the 377-foot drive dropped into the seats.
Baty’s mother, father, sister and other relatives who flew in on short notice for the occasion leaped from their seats at Truist Park. Baty was swarmed by his teammates in the dugout.
The last Mets player to homer his first time up in the majors was Mike Jacobs on Aug. 21, 2005, at Washington.
One of the Mets’ top prospects, Baty batted eighth in his major league debut. He took over for Eduardo Escobar, who went on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique.
Baty was called up from Syracuse just a week after being promoted to the Triple-A club. Before the game, he insisted he wasn’t thinking about coming up the big leagues this quickly.
“It wasn’t on my mind at all,” Baty said. “I was just thinking about winning ballgames for Syracuse. But now I’m here, so it’s about winning ballgames for the New York Mets.”
Escobar was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game after working out on the field before batting practice. Manager Buck Showalter said Escobar’s injury had taken a turn for the worse and he didn’t want to risk a long-term issue.
The No. 12 overall pick in the 2019 draft, Baty was hitting a combined .315 with 19 homers and 60 RBIs for Double-A Binghamton and Syracuse.
His offensive numbers — especially his power — have greatly improved this season over his first two years in the minors.
“I’m not putting any expectations on myself,” Baty said. “I’m just gonna go out there and play to the best of my ability. I’m here for a reason. I’ll let it show and do my best out there.”
Escobar went on the IL, retroactive to Tuesday, clearing the way for Baty to join the club.
Showalter got a chance to work with Baty in spring training. He challenged the native of Round Rock, Texas, a few times, eager to see how he would react to what the manager coyly called “constructive criticism.”
Baty passed that test.
“I trust the way I play baseball, and I trust myself out on the field,” the rookie said. “They were getting on me, but I was kind of responding.”
Center fielder Brandon Nimmo pulled Baty aside after the team arrived at Truist Park. He knows the highly touted player will be facing intense scrutiny joining a first-place team that’s trying to claim its first division title since 2015.
“Nimmo just took me aside and he was like, ‘Hey, man, slow it down. It’s gonna be a pretty big atmosphere for sure. But we all trust you out there. We have your back,'” Baty said. “That’s what I wanted to hear.”
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Miyoko's Foodie Truck offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience showcasing award-winning plant milk cheese & butter, making stops from Northern California to Texas
SONOMA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's finest plant milk creamery, Miyoko's Creamery, is launching their Foodie Truck Tour this fall, offering a menu of vegan dishes made with Miyoko's cheese and butter, including offerings such as cajun street corn and orzo aglio e burro made with European-Style Cultured vegan butter, margherita pizza made with their first-of-its-kind liquid cheese, caprese salad with fresh plant milk mozzarella, gourmet cheese plates featuring Double Cream Chive, Black Ash and Herbs de Provence cashew milk cheese, among other crave-worthy bites. Kicking off this month in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, where Miyoko's Creamery is based, the truck is making stops in the Bay Area, Southern California and Arizona, before wrapping up the tour in Austin, TX in early November.
Founded by iconic plant milk cheesemaker Miyoko Schinner, Miyoko's Creamery is working to bring plant milk cheese and butter to the mainstream by crafting award-winning products through time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients. Miyoko's portfolio includes European-Style Cultured vegan butter, artisan cheese wheels, liquid mozzarella specifically crafted for pizza, cream cheese, and more. The Creamery is at the forefront of using plant milk to craft cultured dairy products, resulting in cheese and butter that have rich, complex flavors and high-quality performance. A favorite amongst chefs, pizzaiolos, bakers, and home cooks alike, Miyoko's Creamery products can be used in recipes ranging from wood-fired pizza, cheesecake, brown butter mushrooms, and much more.
"As a brand rooted in craft and compassion, Miyoko's is on a mission to share culinary-inspired dishes featuring our products with the masses, proving how simple and delicious eating plant-based can be. Our Foodie Truck Tour is one memorable way we're doing that," says Miyoko's Chief Marketing Officer Rusti Porter. "We're excited for the rest of the world to see what our phenomenally vegan community has known for years — that our cheeses and butter are great for anyone seeking more sustainable gourmet food choices that don't compromise on delicious taste or quality."
The Miyoko's Creamery Foodie Truck will be hitting up community events and festivals such as Smorgasburg Los Angeles and Austin Food & Wine Festival, while making stops at Whole Foods, Sprouts and other fine retailers. At each location, Miyoko's is offering an elevated mobile experience, with Sonoma-style yard games and special coupon giveaways, alongside chef-inspired dishes. Additionally, Miyoko's is hosting a digital sweepstakes throughout the tour, inviting one winner the opportunity to spend a weekend in the famed wine region of Sonoma, the home of where they craft the finest plant cheese and butter. To enter, head to: www.miyokos.com/foodiesweeps
Specific menu items will vary at each stop and the schedule for the Foodie Truck Tour is as follows:
- September 15th — October 15th: Southern California
- October 19th — October 22nd: Phoenix, Arizona
- October 27th — November 7th: Austin/San Antonio, TX
For details on specific stops and hours, follow @miyokoscreamery on Instagram or visit www.miyokos.com/pages/foodie-truck-tour. Visit Miyokos.com for more information on Miyoko's Creamery.
ABOUT MIYOKO'S CREAMERY
Miyoko's Creamery, based in Northern California's esteemed wine country, was established in 2014 by iconic plant milk cheesemaker Miyoko (ME-YO-KO) Schinner. Known as the world's finest plant milk creamery and built on the foundations of craft and compassion, Miyoko's is the natural evolution of dairy– using time-honed techniques and the finest ingredients to make a variety of award-winning artisan butters and cheeses.
As a mission-driven, proudly vegan, certified B Corporation, Miyoko's believes that food unites us all, that the good life can be savored without sacrifice, and that change can be made when we recognize the connection of our plates to the world, systems, and living beings around us. With taste and performance at the forefront, Miyoko's products are perfect for all culinary and baking applications. From the much-loved vegan European-Style Cultured Butter to the highly praised Liquid Pizza Mozzarella, all offerings are a 1:1 substitution in any recipe or dish.
Proudly served in world-class wineries & restaurants, Miyoko's cheese and butter are loved by chefs, pizzaiolos, cheesemongers, and sommeliers worldwide. Rapidly becoming a foodie favorite, Miyoko's products are widely available in over 20,000 retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target, Kroger and Walmart as well as in-home delivery services like Whole Foods Market via Amazon delivery and Instacart via select retailers, as well as on Miyokos.com.
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LINCOLN, Neb., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assurity Life Insurance Company released Income Protection Individual Disability Insurance, a short-term disability product designed to make coverage simple and accessible for more people. Income Protection, available now, fills a need for affordable paycheck protection among a more mobile workforce.
"Sickness and accidents can truly upend a family's finances, and we wanted to create an easy, budget-friendly way for individuals to address that risk," says Todd Reimers, Assurity's Chief Sales Officer. "That's why we streamlined our issue process and added features like weekly benefit payments, so that people can focus on recovery with minimal disruptions to their lives."
This product solves many of the traditional difficulties of buying and selling short-term disability insurance. Incomes from multiple sources are considered at application, making it a viable product for freelance and other nontraditional workers. It also features instant decision with no medical exams and native support on Assurity's online QuickStart sales platform to make it easier for agents to sell. Most aspects of coverage for Income Protection are customizable, allowing customers to tailor affordable protection that meets their needs.
Plans include a built-in childbirth benefit and can be customized with a selection of innovative and in-demand riders, extending coverage to include stay-at-home spouses, a return of premium, family medical leave and more. Income Protection is guaranteed renewable until age 65 to help customers maintain their coverage, and customers can maintain their coverage even if they change jobs.
About Assurity: As a mutual organization, Assurity was founded on the simple concept of people coming together to support each other in moments of need. We help people through difficult times by providing affordable insurance protection that's easy to understand and buy. We all share in the future we create and believe in using our business as a force for good.
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TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Leafythings, a thought leader in the cannabis industry and award-winning cannabis directory platform and mobile application, proposes a supplementary independent cannabis supply chain in Ontario.
The Leafythings platform is a digital aggregation of independent and regulated brands and retailers across the cannabis retail market. Leafythings uses Google and open-source solutions to compile all of its retailers and brands. Independent cannabis supply chains represent roughly a $3 billion marketplace in Canada, equal to the size of the regulated supply chain. Given the size of this market and the feedback Leafythings and industry leaders have received within the field, the company has a profound understanding of the Canadian cannabis consumer as well as existing operational gaps that can potentially translate to widespread industry issues.
"It is disastrous," said Nima Derak of Leafythings. "Local Canadian cannabis growers and farmers have made up the independent supply chain for 40+ years. They have worked to prove the medical and recreational benefits of cannabis through evidence-based research and development methods. These individuals have worked tirelessly with legislators to advocate for cannabis businesses and consumers, and to facilitate the legalization of consumption and possession of marijuana. They are members of the public, they are Canadians, and they have been neglected and removed from the current process. Canada is to marijuana cultivation as Belgium is to chocolate. Over-regulation and financial barriers coupled with monopolization of the cannabis supply chain in Ontario is causing major distress to independent Canadian growers and retailers and is locking them out from operating successfully.
Last week, The Ontario Cannabis Store has had to halt all deliveries to its retail partners due to an alleged hacking incident that crippled its third party logistics handlers.
"The role of Government should be held to regulating cannabis, not creating an unnecessary role as the distribution middle man. Delivery is a basic function of today's society. Could you imagine if the liquor store stopped delivering to its retail partners? This doesn't happen. It never happens within the logistics of our independent distributed food supply chain. It doesn't happen to tobacco products at the thousands of convenience stores and it doesn't happen in any other industry in Canada.."
Leafythings wishes to work together with our partners in cannabis at the OCS, to create a better and improved model now that Cannabis has been legalized for over three years. The independent supply chain has expressed substantial interest in working with regulators and contributing to the Canadian economy.
"It is not in the benefit of the Canadian tax payer to take an industry that already existed, ignore it, and put a new system in place that ignores the other 50% of consumers. Let's call it as it is: the OCS as the sole monopoly distributor and online store has acted only as another broken and redundant arm of the government," Derak states. He goes on to shed light on a logical solution to this issue.
"The $3 billion independent cannabis industry and the $3 billion regulated industry have to reconcile. It is absolutely insane to continue on the path we are on. We are making a clear and logical proposal to the Ontario Cannabis Store. The regulation and cannabis supply chains within Ontario can be managed exactly like food is. There are no mandated organic food certification companies within the food supply chain, but there are third parties who follow the principals of the Canadian Organic Standards, to certify organic food. We can create transparent Independent Cannabis Standards that support Health Canada's objectives.
Government can take on a more regulatory role. We propose the creation of an agency similar to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This agency's role would be to maintain samples and certificates of analysis from anyone who selling into the independent supply chain for the purposes of product recalls. There are hundreds of laboratories within the cannabis space, and these independent facilities can be leveraged for this capacity by independent producers. Due to the proven safe nature of cannabis, we propose no THC limits on independently produced cannabis goods. Independent producers must comply with the Federal Cannabis Act's guidelines on packaging, Says Derak, "There is no way to put this in a politically correct fashion - cannabis is proven to be safer than many non-regulated household goods and medications, and it is time we start acknowledging this."
What would this proposal mean for cannabis retailers? These companies would be able to order directly from independent manufacturers as well as the regulated supply chain, much like a grocer carrying traditional and organic foods. Some goods come directly from the manufacturer while others come from various food terminals. This would allow retailers the ability to differentiate themselves and cater to their local consumers more appropriately - and ultimately - it is the consumer that dictates the success of the retailer.
"Access to cannabis is very important to millions of people across Canada. With the recent service disruption experienced by the OCS here in Ontario, so many will have that access interrupted," states local cannabis consumer Kunal Vora. Allowing retailers diversity in their product sourcing would help ease the mind of the consumer, while managing to retain their trust in the event of another widespread industry issue.
Leafythings proposes a sensible, solutions-based approach for an economic engine like Ontario to help alleviate the burdens of supply chain management and to support the objectives of legalization.
Leafythings is empowered by a mission to help bridge the gap between consumers and businesses while supporting public health initiatives. Leafythings helps consumers find and access quality cannabis products in Canada through highly localized strategies and public education in efforts to collaboratively shatter social equity barriers in the market and improve public perception of the industry.
About Leafythings:
Since 2019, Leafythings has taken a cannabis consumer centric approach to helping Canadians find affordable and quality cannabis anywhere in Canada. Leafythings operates as a web platform, mobile application, and advertising medium. Through a series of event partnerships, advertising initiative, and grassroots marketing programs, Leafythings has developed the largest cannabis consumer database in Canada.
Leafythings is actively working with brands and retailers through partnerships and social initiatives to help drive industry credibility and reinforce the trust between consumers and their cannabis. Leafythings is committed to working with organizations, brands, retailers, and public health officials to create a better cannabis industry.
To read more about Leafythings, head to www.Leafythings.com
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National leader in online homebuying now selling in Benson, AZ
TUCSON, Ariz., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder offering homes for purchase online, announced its Century Complete brand has expanded its Arizona footprint with a move into the Tucson market—boasting access to abundant outdoor recreation, rich culture and history, educational institutions like the University of Arizona, shopping, dining, entertainment and more.
As the national leader in online homebuying, Century Complete is bringing its streamlined and modernized "Buy Now" process to two new communities in Benson, AZ: Cottonwood Bluffs (now selling) and Water Crest (coming soon). Both communities feature a prime location with Old West charm and stunning vistas off I-10—less than an hour's drive from downtown Tucson, and with quick access to destinations like Kartchner Caverns State Park. Homebuyers will also love a selection of affordable and contemporary ranch-style floor plans with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and more.
Learn more and join community interest lists at www.CenturyCommunities.com/Tucson.
"We already have a long-established presence in the Phoenix market, so it was a natural progression for us to move further south into the Tucson area, where we know our streamlined and affordable online homebuying model will be a great fit," said Greg Huff, president of Century Complete. "We're very excited to already offer new homes at Cottonwood Bluffs in Benson, and we encourage interested homebuyers to check out available homes online today."
NOW SELLING:
Cottonwood Bluffs | Benson, AZ
From the mid $200s
- Single-family homes
- 7 ranch-style floor plans
- 3 to 4 bed, 2 bath, 2-bay garage, up to 1,815 square feet
Cottonwood Bluffs Drive & Cottonwood Canyon Drive
Benson, AZ 85602
COMING SOON:
Water Crest | Benson, AZ
From the low $200s
- Single-family homes
- 2 ranch-style floor plans
- 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-bay garage, up to 1,376 square feet
Hickory Road & Redwood Loop
Benson, AZ 85602
IN-PERSON SALES STUDIOS COMING SOON!
Our industry-leading online homebuying process allows you to buy on your terms—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. However, if you'd like assistance with purchasing a new home, please call us at (520) 308-6195 or visit us at our Sales Studio in Casa Grande!
Casa Grande Sales Studio:
917 N. Promenade Parkway, Suite 105
Casa Grande, AZ 85194
DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in Arizona.
How it works:
- Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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SINGAPORE, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 27 July 2022, UneMeta, an NFT incubator, trading and SocialFi platform recently announced the closing of a $5 million funding round led by the Jasmy Foundation, Japan's top Internet of Things (IoT) blockchain platform. Among the other participants were SPB, Avatar DAO, CGV FoF, Consensus Lab, K24 Ventures, Taihill Venture, and etc.
For this funding round, Ann, the Co-founder of UneMeta, said the following:
"UneMeta aims to increase its brand influence by bringing higher quality NFT projects and services to the NFT market, and providing value to the industry by establishing better community services and a better product experience."
Jasmy is the world leading IoT blockchain platform. It was founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 2016 by Kazumasa Sato, a former executive of Sony Group. Many of the team's core members are Sony veterans. In terms of tokenomics design, technology development, and ecosystem construction, all members have tremendous experiences and plenty of resources to draw from. Jasmy aims to develop and provide various services for data security and sharing in the metaverse and Internet of Things (IoT) era and is one of the most well-known and largest blockchain platforms in Japan.
STONE, Chief Representative of the Jasmy Foundation, is confident about UneMeta's future.
"The Asia Pacific region is a very attractive ground for Web3 development. UneMeta is a rising player in this field and will lead the new NFT ecosystem."
UneMeta has many years of experience in discovering and incubating new IP, and has built up a portfolio of top IP resources. Jasmy was born in Japan, a country that produces massive cultural IP, and has a particularly profound understanding and rich resources in IP cultivation and commercial operations. In the future, UneMeta will join hands with Jasmy and focus on the Asia-pacific market to seize the powerful opportunities behind high-quality IP assets. They will also explore business models that are suitable for Web3 with excellent IP, and formulate a win-win strategy to grow the community. Furthermore, the team will continue to unlock the commercial value of high-quality IP in physical and virtual space.
In addition, they are planning to officially launch the world's first NFT serial with original audio tracks of the famous Japanese voice actress Hanazawa Kana in August, which is the representative project of this platform as it advances its Web3 process.
UneMeta is both a NFT marketplace and social space. UneMeta emphasizes community, and always considers giving back to community contributors the most important in Web3. With an "Action to Earn" philosophy, they will launch commission sharing and loral points systems in Q3 of 2022. At that time, a community-driven NFT platform with maximum cultural value will be presented.
About UneMeta
UneMeta provides premium NFT incubation services, transaction marketplace, and space for users to socially interact. With a variety of innovative gameplay, tremendous IP resources, and a strong community foundation, UneMeta can provide NFT holders with more security and transaction fees, within higher quality NFT transactions and SocialFi experiences.
In the future, UneMeta will become a revolutionary sustainable model for exploring and applying NFTs, metaverses, and blockchains, which continue to improve customers' experience. Follow UneMeta on social media now, learn more about its project and development:
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased TuSimple Holdings, Inc. ("TuSimple" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TSP) securities during the period from April 15, 2021 through August 1, 2022 inclusive (the "Class Period").
TuSimple shareholders may, no later than October 31, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of TuSimple and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
According to the complaint, on April 15, 2021, TuSimple effected its IPO, selling 33.8 million class A common shares at $40.00 per share, generating $1.031 billion in gross proceeds. On August 1, 2022, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple," which brought to light a number of previously undisclosed concerns that undermined defendants' representations and omissions concerning the Company's safety. The article referenced an April 6, 2022, accident involving a truck fitted with TuSimple's autonomous driving technology, noting that regulators disclosed the accident to the public in June after TuSimple filed a report on the incident, which "underscores concerns that the autonomous-trucking company is risking safety on public roads in a rush to deliver driverless trucks to market, according to independent analysts and more than a dozen of the company's former employees." On this news, the Company's share fell be almost 10%, to close at $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
The Registration Statement in support of the IPO failed to disclose, inter alia, that: (i) TuSimple's commitment to safety was significantly overstated and defendants concealed fundamental problems with the Company's technology; (ii) TuSimple was rushing the testing of its autonomous driving technology in order to deliver driverless trucks to the market ahead of its more safety-conscious competitors; (iii) there was a corporate culture within TuSimple that suppressed or ignored safety concerns in favor of unrealistically ambitious testing and delivery schedules; (iv) the aforementioned conduct made accidents involving the Company's autonomous driving technology more likely; (v) and the aforementioned conduct invited enhanced regulatory scrutiny and investigatory action toward the Company.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 31, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
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TECNO will launch its laptop product line of MEGABOOK Series at IFA 2022, which is the newest addition to TECNO's AIoT ecosystem.
BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO, the global premium smartphone and smart device brand, has just revealed that it will come to IFA 2022, and launch a new product line of laptop MEGABOOK Series, which marks a new milestone for TECNO and its AIoT ecosystem. TECNO MEGABOOK Series are designed to be lighter but better series laptops, which comes with 3 series of basic T Series, Flagship S Series, and 2in1 Series. At IFA, TECNO will officially release the MEGABOOK T Series with 2 models.
"Built on our unique heritage of making stylishly crafted product and innovative technologies available to more consumers globally, TECNO keep pushing the boundaries of innovation to unlock the best contemporary technologies." said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. "We are very excited to make a difference to the laptop segment and bring another better choice to our consumers with the launch of TECNO MEGABOOK series."
TECNO is a leading international smart device brand with operations in over 70 counties globally, committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals globally. TECNO not only offers a wide range of smart phones, the company also has built its AIoT ecosystem since 2019 from laptops, tablets, smart wearables and to smart home devices, changing the way how daily tasks are done and how consumers interact between multiple devices .
TECNO AIoT focused on enriching its products of smart audio, smart wearable, smart accessories and smart home since 2019 with many launches. Just recently in past quarter, it launched a TWS earbuds SONIC 1 including a special version related to the concept of blending technology and art through a partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston with TECNO CAMON 19 Series smartphone as a special-edition gift set. TECNO AIoT also launched a smart home product IP camera TH300 and a related APP TECNO SAMRT HOME at the beginning of 2022.
In addition to the MEGABOOK series to launch at IFA 2022, Berlin, some selected newest IoT smart products will be presented at the event. Welcome to visit TECNO at Hall 11.2 , Stand 110.
For more information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com or follow @TECNOMOBILE and @TECNOAIoT.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 1, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
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Edge-based solution detects and blocks malicious files uploaded to web apps and APIs
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today unveiled Malware Protection, which shields web applications and APIs from malicious uploads. The solution expands Akamai's web application and API protection (WAAP), detecting and blocking malware at the edge, preventing it from reaching targeted systems where it can detonate and spread.
Malware Protection addresses the growing problem of malware embedded in files uploaded to web applications such as travel & hospitality, financial sites, customer portals and content management systems. The solution provides a modern approach to protection, inspecting files uploaded to applications and APIs on the Akamai Intelligent Edge network, detecting and blocking malware at the edge.
Because the malware scanning engine is hosted completely on the Akamai Intelligent Edge, there is nothing for customers to install and no changes in application code are required. This makes it easier to deploy and maintain than alternative approaches, such as Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP)-integrated solutions. Because malware is blocked at the edge, Malware Protection also provides a better security outcome, isolating threats from targeted origins.
"Business processes across a variety of industries have shifted to web applications and users are uploading far more files than before," said Patrick Sullivan, CTO, Security Strategy for Akamai. "With Malware Protection, Akamai is helping customers to easily reduce risk resulting from files uploaded via Web Apps right at the Edge.. This addresses a growing concern among Akamai customers and provides added assurance that their online assets are protected."
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security, compute, and delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contact: Jim Lubinskas, 703-907-9103, jlubinsk@akamai.com
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With top international speakers and the support of the King of Spain
- International experts such as Jeffrey Sachs, Michio Kaku, Uri Levine, Carlo Ratti, outline the key features of the mobility of the future.
- Some of the top representatives and decision-makers intervening are Adina Valean, EU Transport Commissioner; Young Tae Kim, President of the ITF; Eric-Mark Huitema, head of European car makers association (ACEA); Patrick Mallejaq, head of the World Road Association and Pedro Sánchez, President of the Spanish Government.
MADRID, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minister of Transport of Spain, Raquel Sánchez, and José Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, opened Global Mobility Call today in Madrid. The congress will showcase major international mobility solutions and will bring together all stakeholders with the goal of boosting decarbonization, connectivity and digitalisation, building on the opportunities offered by post-pandemic recovery plans.
Spain is committed to leading the global race for sustainable mobility by convening all economic sectors and institutions driving the transformation of mobility. This is the goal of Global Mobility Call, the world congress on sustainable mobility organised by IFEMA MADRID and Smobhub, and sponsored by the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, that takes place in Madrid until 16 June.
The Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, said that Global Mobility Call "is set to become the first reference point for the mobility of the future", at a time when it is essential "to share ideas and experiences in pursuit of a sustainable mobility that will allow us to face the colossal challenge posed by climate change and that requires everyone's efforts ".
The Chairman of IFEMA MADRID, José Vicente de los Mozos, said that the goal of Global Mobility Call is "set to be the world landmark event in sustainable mobility" and "the top business platform for projects that will transform sustainable mobility" driving join initiatives among all sectors, institutions, regulators, companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Juan José Lillo, co-founder of Smobhub, recalled that "new social habits and digitalisation have quadrupled the movement of people and goods globally", accelerating the transformation of transport, a sector that is in the spotlight due to the need to achieve the national decarbonization targets under the Paris climate Agreement. "At Global Mobility Call, we have created an agenda that emphasises the word Call in its name, which is a call to action", he said.
The meeting, held at a key moment of post-pandemic recovery and in the midst of an energy crisis, will drive the sustainable mobility debate as the great lever for change in the new economy, bringing together large companies, corporations and multinationals from the industrial sectors that are active in the development of sustainable mobility. Some of the companies present are Bolt, Cabify, Europcar Mobility Group, Iberia, Renfe, Adif, Renault Group - Mobilize, Etra, Indra, Net4things, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, and McKinsey & Company; Iberdrola, Repsol and ProLogium; Santander Consumer Finance or Mapfre.
Strong institutional support comes from King Felipe of Spain, who chairs the Congress' honorary committee, the Spanish Government, with the participation of President Pedro Sánchez and the Ministers of Transport and Mobility, Raquel Sánchez, and of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, as well as international institutional representatives such as Adina Valean, Commissioner for Transport of the European Commission; Young Tae Kim, President of ITF; Eric-Mark Huitema, President of ACEA; Patrick Mallejaq, Secretary General of PIARC; and representatives of POLIS, WWF, WHO and IDB.
Michio Kaku, Uri Levine, Jeffrey Sachs, Carlo Rati, will feature, as well as some of the best European and international public-private collaboration projects in the context of the European Recovery Plan, such as PAsCAL, Gaia-X, One Planet Cities, SMarta, 5G-MOBIX EU, and major research such as AIL: Automotive Innovation Lab, Renewables Now, Center for Future Mobility and es.movilidad.
Global Mobility Call is organized around the key mobility challenges: New Urban Planning, Economic Development & Regulation, Sustainable Transportation, Tech, Data & Innovation, and Future Society, which integrates three major movements with an impact on society: New Generation, Rural Challenge, and New Economy. In addition, there will also be a forum dedicated to Latin America.
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A 298-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kirkland Company (TKC) is pleased to announce that it has arranged the sale of Amaze @ NoDa, a recently developed 298-unit complex, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The North Carolina team of TKC led by Dennis Harris, Austin Haney, and Matt Behr, brokered the asset on behalf of the seller, Neyland Apartment Associates, for a sale price of $90,890,000. The property is comprised of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and is located in the NoDa submarket along the Lynx Blue Line railway.
"Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina, with a steadily growing economy and population," said Haney. "With current rent levels and the continued improvements coming to the area, Amaze at NoDa is an extremely attractive investment."
"The property falls in a desirable location: Charlotte's historic arts and entertainment district," said Behr. "Its unique and quickly changing environment has much to offer and sits just 10 minutes outside of uptown."
The Kirkland Company (TKC) is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and specializes in the sale of apartment communities in ten states across the Southeast. The TKC team has closed 889 multifamily investment transactions since inception. Find out more about TKC at www.thekirklandco.com.
For multifamily opportunities in North Carolina, please contact Dennis Harris (615-473-0941) or Austin Haney (919-578-3087).
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CHICAGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Harris Bank announced today that it is increasing its US$ prime lending rate from 4.00 percent to 4.75 percent, effective June 16, 2022.
BMO Harris Bank provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through more than 500 branches and fee-free access to over 40,000 ATMs across the United States. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the United States. For more information about BMO Harris Bank, visit the company fact sheet. Accounts are subject to approval. BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a highly diversified financial services provider with total assets of CDN$1.04 trillion as of April 30, 2022.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RackWare, the leading provider of Hybrid Cloud Mobility and Data Protection solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of the latest release of RackWare SWIFT on Azure Marketplace. Three new marketplace offers are available: BYOL, Migration-subscription, and DR-subscription. The two subscriptions are pay-as-you-go for resp services (Migration and DR). The subscription offers will allow you a free month's trial with unlimited usage.
- Migration: Move any container application to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) - Cross-cloud, Cross-platform, Cross-version replication, backup, and DR support
- Automated: Configure flexible replication policies for your application to automate lift-and-shift migrations; move Stateful and Stateless applications
- Automatic storage conversions: Break storage lock-in on the source side by choosing any Azure storage configured in your AKS or OpenShift (ARO) cluster for the target
- Large sets of storage types supported for source and all Azure storage types supported for Azure AKS or OpenShift (ARO) target
- Deploy and start using the solution in minutes
- Migrate or set up DR for your container image registries: SWIFT is the first and only solution that allows setting up migration or DR for a diverse set of on-prem and cloud container image registries
- Migration/Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (MaaS/DRaaS) Subscription: Deploy and start using the solution in minutes
- Pay-as-you-go: Pay hourly for what you use with ten unique apps (micro-services) allowed per core or vCPU per hour for the migration
- Evaluate for free: Try the solution for free for the first month! (Azure resource charges to be paid separately)
"We want to give the IT community a hassle-free opportunity to try our Converged Migration, Disaster Recovery, and Backup solution on Azure. The solution allows protection of cloud-native applications and data already running in Azure, as well as those still on-premises or in another cloud," said Bryan Gobbett, RackWare CEO.
RackWare makes data and applications mobile and secure. We empower our customers to run their applications and store their data in any cloud of their choice. Seamless mobility allows our customers to take advantage of cutting-edge services or reduced costs as they become available throughout the cloud universe. And if disaster strikes, whether that be of the natural or cyber-criminality type, our proprietary replication and sync technology has our customers protected. RackWare is based in Silicon Valley with offices in Salt Lake City, Philadelphia, London and Pune, India.
RackWare SWIFT is a new product offering from RackWare for replication, backup, and DR of the container orchestration platforms. It supports Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters for replication, backup, and DR use cases. It also supports multiple container cloud platforms.
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SARASOTA, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot Chikn Kitchn, the fast casual restaurant brand that serves up Nashville-style food that's kicked up with their signature premium sauces, recently announced Todd Kirby as their Franchise Development Partner. In this role, Kirby will be focused on finding great franchise partners to meet the company's stated goal of 200 new locations in the next three years.
"Todd brings an incredible drive for growth that is backed with his impressive sales and development experience," said Dave Wood, Chief Strategic Officer for Hot Chikn Kitchn. "His business acumen will be vital as we look to expand our presence and bring our brand to even more communities."
Prior to joining Hot Chikn Kitchn, Todd Kirby served as Vice President of Sales for Xponential Fitness. The group features more than 2,000 fitness studios including Club Pilates, Purre Barre, and CycleBar Indoor Cycling.
Kirby is an entrepreneur and launched two companies. In 2014, he founded and served as Director of Sales for CycleBar Indoor Cycling. The company is the largest indoor cycling franchise with more than 200 studios worldwide.
Earlier in this career, Kirby founded and served as Director of Sales for St. Gregory Development Group. Under his leadership, the company developed thousands of health and wellness franchise locations.
"I am honored to join the team at Hot Chikn Kitchn and take them into an exciting future of growth and evolution," said Todd Kirby, Franchise Development Partner for Hot Chikn Kitchn. "Their vision resonates with me and I'm thrilled to help them expand their presence across the country and beyond."
Hot Chikn Kitchn was established in 2020 by co-founders Mike Sarago, Anthony Sarago, and Chef Freddy Gilmore. The flagship restaurant was opened in Woodbridge, VA with the idea of bringing Nashville-style food to the area and across the east coast. The restaurant specializes in hot chicken tenders and sandwiches that are prepared with made-to-order spices. Hot Chikn Kitchn lives up to its name with their unique and premium hot sauces that each infuses a different type of pepper.
In addition to in-restaurant dining, Hot Chikn Kitchn also offers online ordering for pickup, delivery through third party partners, and catering.
For more information, visit www.hotchiknkitchn.com. To inquire about franchising opportunities, email franchise@eatHCK.com.
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- Assay targets monkeypox virus and can deliver results in 90 minutes
- Company swiftly rolls out product using its automated assay development system
- "Seegene will strive to make accurate tests for emerging viruses to help prevent future pandemics"
SEOUL, South Korea, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ965390), South Korea's leading molecular diagnostics (MDx) company has developed a PCR test to detect the monkeypox virus. The Novaplex™ MPXV Assay, which specifically targets the monkeypox virus, was swiftly developed using the company's AI-based automated test development system, known as SGDDS (Seegene Digitalized Development System), and technologies refined over 20 years of MDx expertise.
The World Health Organization says the monkeypox virus is an "evolving health threat that requires collective attention and coordinated action," calling on member states to step up surveillance, contact tracing and testing. The monkeypox virus has been detected in over 50 nations, with South Korea confirming its first case last week. The strain currently circulating in the Northern Hemisphere has an estimated fatality rate of between 3-6 percent and is considered especially dangerous for children and those with weak immune systems.
As with many infectious diseases, accurate diagnosis is crucial as treatments are more effective in the early stages of infection. This makes timely PCR testing vital, especially for individuals with a suspected case, as the incubation period for the monkeypox infection ranges between five to 21 days.
The Novaplex™ MPXV Assay can identify positive cases of the monkeypox virus in 90 minutes. The company swiftly developed the product to help curb the worldwide spread. Seegene plans to provide the assays to countries that have detected the virus.
"The monkeypox virus outbreak shows that endemic viruses can rapidly spread to the rest of the world and it's a warning that new pandemics can emerge and threaten our lives at any time," said Dr. Jong-Yoon Chun, CEO of Seegene. "We will continue our efforts to develop products that can accurately diagnose any virus to help prevent new infectious diseases from taking hold and becoming a pandemic."
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Second Quarter Performance Highlighted by Revenue Increase to $81.1 Million, up 50% Year-Over-Year
Continued Strong Profitability Metrics, Including 78% Gross Profit Increase to $18.7 Million
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaleyra, Inc. (NYSE: KLR) (NYSE American: KLR WS) ("Kaleyra" or the "Company"), an omnichannel business communications platform, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
- Quarterly Revenue of $81.1 million and Gross Profit of $18.7 million, representing 50% and 78% growth, respectively, over the comparable year-ago period
- Quarterly Adjusted Gross Profit of $20.2 million, representing 82% growth over the comparable year-ago period
- Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate of 103% in Q2 2022
- Strong Balance Sheet with $74.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, and short-term investments
- Delivered 13.4 billion billable messages (58% growth year-over-year) and connected 1.8 billion voice calls (32% growth year-over-year) for our global customer base in the second quarter
- Joined the broad-market Russell 3000® Index at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution
- Expanded investor-oriented communication efforts by appointing experienced equity research analyst Colin Gillis as Vice President of Investor Relations
- Bolstered leadership team by appointing five-time start-up founder and CEO Zephrin Lasker as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances
"Our team displayed commendable determination in the face of ongoing global economic uncertainty in our second quarter," said Kaleyra Founder and Chief Executive Officer Dario Calogero. "Despite challenges and the adverse effects of the foreign exchange environment, we met our revenue estimate and reaffirmed our steadfast relationships with existing partners, highlighted by our 50% year-over-year revenue increase and dollar-based net expansion rate of 103%. In addition, our adjusted gross profit increased by 82% and our adjusted gross margin increased to 25% year-over-year, exemplifying our commitment to profitability and showcasing the fact that Kaleyra has more than adequate capital to support our business over the long-term.
"Kaleyra is facing the same overlapping group of factors as other multi-national companies, including a slowing global economy with contraction in the United States and major European economies, increased caution from enterprise executives weighing new initiatives, and consumers who are facing food and energy costs that consume more disposable income than before. When combined with pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar and industry-wide demand and pricing considerations, we believe that it is prudent to revise our revenue for the third quarter and full year to reflect the current global economic and geopolitical environment. Every economic cycle turns, and with our strong base of existing customers and meaningful pipeline of new potential customers, we are encouraged that we will maximize the healthy landscape of opportunities ahead in new markets and geographies. Our customers value that Kaleyra has strong fundamentals and a comfortable balance sheet. We look forward to serving them for years to come."
Results compare the 2022 second quarter ended June 30, 2022 to the 2021 second quarter ended June 30, 2021 unless otherwise indicated.
- Total revenue increased 50% to $81.1 million from $54.0 million in the comparable year-ago period. This increase was mainly driven by the effects of the business combination with mGage, which contributed $30.2 million, and the organic growth of the Kaleyra legacy businesses, representing 16% of the aggregate growth period over period, despite headwinds in the foreign exchange environment.
- Gross profit increased 78% to $18.7 million from $10.5 million in the comparable year-ago period. The increase in gross profit was mainly driven by the effects of the business combination with mGage. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 increased to 23.0% compared to 19.4% for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to the mGage and Bandyer integrations and increased performance by Kaleyra Video and Kaleyra Voice, as well as by The Campaign Registry.
- Net loss totaled $15.8 million, or $0.36 per share based on 43.4 million weighted-average shares outstanding, compared to a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.13 per share based on 34.3 million weighted-average shares outstanding, in the comparable year-ago period. The increase in net loss was mainly driven by the amortization of acquired intangibles and the accrued interest on convertible notes.
- Adjusted gross profit, a non-GAAP measurement of operating performance reconciled below, increased 82% to $20.2 million from $11.1 million in the comparable year-ago period. Adjusted gross margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 25.0% compared to 20.6% in the comparable year-ago period.
- Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement of operating performance reconciled below, decreased by 89% to $55,000, or $0.00 per both basic and diluted share based on 43.4 million weighted-average shares outstanding and 53.7 million weighted-average shares outstanding, respectively, from $504,000, or $0.01 per both basic and diluted share based on 34.3 million weighted-average shares outstanding and 44.9 million weighted-average shares outstanding, respectively, in the comparable year-ago period.
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measurement of operating performance reconciled below, increased 177% to $6.0 million (7.4% of total revenue) compared to $2.2 million (4.0% of total revenue) in the comparable year-ago period. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the effects of the business combinations with mGage and Bandyer and cost synergies between the newly acquired entities and the legacy business.
- At the end of the second quarter, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments were $74.8 million, compared to $97.9 million as of December 31, 2021, mainly due to changes in net working capital, the payment of interest on convertible notes and the adverse effects of the foreign exchange environment.
Kaleyra's outlook takes into consideration broader geopolitical and macroeconomic factors such as the adverse effects of the foreign exchange environment, the war in Ukraine, and inflation. Kaleyra remains confident in its growth strategy and ability to capture its multinational market opportunity. As a result of the Company's performance in the second quarter, the Company is introducing financial projections for the third quarter and adjusting projections for the full year 2022 as follows:
- Third Quarter 2022: Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $83 – $87 million, compared to $84.0 million in the comparable year-ago period.
- Full Year 2022: Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $345 – $350 million, compared to $267.7 million in the comparable year-ago period.
Kaleyra will hold a conference call today, Monday, August 8, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results. A question-and-answer session will follow management's presentation.
U.S. dial-in: 855-327-6837
International dial-in: 631-891-4304
Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at 949-574-3860.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the Investor Relations section of Kaleyra's website.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 15, 2022.
Toll-free replay number: 844-512-2921
International replay number: 412-317-6671
Replay ID: 10019918
Kaleyra, Inc. is a global group providing mobile communication services to financial institutions, ecommerce players, OTTs, software companies, logistic enablers, healthcare providers, retailers, and other large organizations worldwide.
Kaleyra today has a customer base of 3,800+ companies spread around the world. Through its proprietary platform and robust APIs, Kaleyra manages multi-channel integrated communication services, consisting of messaging, rich messaging and instant messaging, video, push notifications, email, voice services, and chatbots.
Kaleyra's technology makes it possible to safely and securely manage billions of messages monthly with over 1,800 operator connections in 190+ countries, including all tier-1 US carriers.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Related Information
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding Kaleyra's results, the following non-GAAP financial measures, not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), are disclosed:
- Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Margin. For the periods presented, Kaleyra defines non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit and non-GAAP Gross Margin as GAAP gross profit and GAAP gross margin, respectively, adjusted to exclude, as applicable, certain expenses as presented in the table below;
- Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA is defined as of any date of calculation, as the consolidated earnings/(loss) of Kaleyra and its subsidiaries, before finance income and finance cost (including bank charges), tax, depreciation and amortization, plus (i) transaction and one-off expenses, (ii) without duplication of clause (i), severance or change of control payments, (iii) any expenses related to company restructuring, (iv) any compensation expenses relating to stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock or similar equity interests as may be issued by Kaleyra or any of its subsidiaries to its or their employees (v) any provision for the write down of assets, (vi) the amortization of acquired intangible assets and (vii) the amortization of issuance costs of convertible financial instruments; and
- Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Share, Basic and Diluted. For the periods presented, Kaleyra defines non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, as GAAP net loss and GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted, respectively, adjusted to exclude, as applicable, certain expenses presented in the table below.
Management uses the foregoing non-GAAP financial information, collectively, to evaluate its ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Kaleyra's management believes that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance, facilitates period-to-period comparisons of results of operations, and assists in comparisons with other companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. Non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Whenever Kaleyra uses a non-GAAP financial measure, a reconciliation is provided to the most closely applicable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Operating Metrics
Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate. Kaleyra's ability to drive growth and generate incremental revenue depends, in part, on the Company's ability to maintain and grow its relationships with Active Existing Customer Accounts and to increase their use of the platform. An important way in which Kaleyra has historically tracked performance in this area is by measuring the Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate for those customer accounts. Kaleyra's Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate increases when such customer accounts increase their usage of a product, extend their usage of a product to new applications or adopt a new product. Kaleyra's Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate decreases when such customer accounts cease or reduce their usage of a product or when the Company lowers usage prices on a product. Kaleyra believes that measuring Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate provides a more meaningful indication of the performance of the Company's efforts to increase revenue from existing customers. As a result of the introduction of Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate disclosure by Kaleyra in the SEC filing, press release and presentation for the three months ended December 31, 2021, no comparable period is provided prior to that date. To calculate the Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate, the Company first identifies the cohort of customer accounts that were customer accounts in the same quarter of the prior year. The Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate is the quotient obtained by dividing the revenue generated from that cohort in a quarter, by the revenue generated from that same cohort in the corresponding quarter in the prior year. The Q2 2022 Dollar-Based Net Expansion Rate has been calculated by making reference to the Pro Forma (PF) revenue generated from the same customer base in the corresponding year-ago comparable period.
Active Existing Customer Accounts. Kaleyra believes that the number of Active Customer Accounts is an important indicator of the growth of its business, the market acceptance of its platform and future revenue trends. Kaleyra defines an Active Customer Account at the end of any reporting period as an individual account, as identified by a unique account identifier, for which Kaleyra has recognized revenue in the period.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the financial statements of Kaleyra, its omnichannel and other product and global customer developments, its expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects or strategies regarding the future revenue (including revenue guidance) and the business plans of Kaleyra's management team, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and any anticipated lessening of such impact, and the broader market volatility and geopolitical and macroeconomic factors on its business and financial performance. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Kaleyra in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and their potential effects on Kaleyra as well as other factors they believe are appropriate in the circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting Kaleyra will be those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the parties) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including the mix of services utilized by Kaleyra's customers and such customers' needs for these services, including any variability by geography, market acceptance of new service offerings, the ability of Kaleyra to expand what it does for existing customers as well as to add new customers, that Kaleyra will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated, and the impact that the novel coronavirus and the illness, COVID-19, that it causes, as well as governmental responses to deal with the spread of this illness and the reopening of economies that have been closed as part of these responses, and the impact of other geopolitical and macroeconomic factors such as the war in Ukraine, may have on Kaleyra's operations, the demand for Kaleyra's products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions being made prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Investor Contacts:
Colin Gillis
Vice President of Investor Relations
colin.gillis@kaleyra.com
Tom Colton or Matt Glover
Gateway Investor Relations
949-574-3860
KLR@gatewayir.com
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Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to reach 2,000 wins
HOUSTON (AP) — Just call him Mr. 2,000.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker won his 2,000th game Tuesday night, becoming the 12th skipper in major league history to reach the milestone and the first Black man to do it.
The benchmark victory came in Houston’s 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners and comes more than 29 years after he collected his first win on April 6, 1993, in San Francisco’s 2-1 victory over St. Louis.
“I’m probably one of the luckiest men to ever walk on this earth,” a grinning Baker said minutes after the final out.
The 72-year-old Baker said being the first Black manager to reach 2,000 wins makes the achievement even more meaningful.
“It means extra,” he said. “It means extra to the culture. It means extra to society. It means extra to my race, and it means extra hopefully for others to get an opportunity (so) I’m not the last.”
It’s the latest milestone in a storied career as a player and manager that has spanned more than 50 years. Baker has reached the World Series twice as a manager, last season with the Astros and in 2002 with the Giants. As a player, he went three times with the Dodgers, winning it all as a big-hitting left fielder in 1981.
So where does this moment rank?
“Right now it’s at the top,” he said. “But I ain’t gonna stop now.”
Ten of the 11 other managers who have accumulated at least 2,000 wins are in the Hall of Fame. Bruce Bochy (2,003), who isn’t yet eligible, is the only exception.
“This should lead straight to the Hall of Fame,” Astros catcher Martín Maldonado said.
Baker’s players presented him with a bottle of vintage Dom Pérignon champagne they signed with a gold marker to commemorate the achievement. The team toasted Baker with far more reasonably priced champagne in the clubhouse after the game.
His wife, Melissa, and a group of about 10 friends were at the ballpark. Melissa Baker smiled as she filmed her husband postgame from the stands as the big screen displayed a picture of him with the words “2K Wins” in huge white letters.
Baker’s career record is 2,000-1,745, and he’s the only manager in major league history to take five different teams to the postseason.
He collected 840 wins in 10 years with the Giants, 322 in four seasons with the Cubs, 509 in six years with the Reds, 192 in two seasons with the Nationals and he has 137 in his tenure with the Astros.
“I’m just doing my job,” Baker said. “I’m not that proud of myself yet.”
He reached 500 wins while with the Giants in a 6-5 victory over the Phillies on June 1, 1999. His 1,000th win came on Aug. 30, 2004, while managing the Cubs to a 5-2 victory over Montreal. Win No. 1,500 came on May 9, 2012, with the Reds in a 2-1 triumph over Milwaukee.
“It’s an honor to play for somebody who loves the game and loves his team and is so knowledgeable about the game of baseball and who has had such a storied career,” Houston third baseman Alex Bregman said. “To be able to learn from him, play for him and just to be able to suit up with him every single day is very special and nobody in here takes that for granted.”
There was a time Baker wondered if he’d even get a chance to chase this milestone. After being fired by the Nationals following a 97-win season in 2017, Baker didn’t get another job until 2020 after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal cost manager A.J. Hinch his job.
“If there wasn’t a scandal, I wouldn’t be in this position,” Baker said. “My phone wasn’t ringing off the hook. Three different times I lost jobs and twice I was winning, and I didn’t get a call for two years ... so, yeah, it’s just a matter of perseverance. And I’m here and I’m ... where I’m supposed to be.”
Right-hander Lance McCullers raved about Baker as a manager and a man and noted the difficult situation he walked into when he was hired in Houston.
“He helped us through a tough time as a clubhouse,” McCullers said. “There in 2020 we were navigating through a lot of choppy water (and) everything going on post-COVID. He’s earned our respect. It’s a big milestone for him tonight. Probably one of the most exclusive clubs around.”
Baker, who needs 41 wins to move all the way up to No. 9 on the career list, was asked about cracking the top 10.
“I’ll get there long as I live,” he said. “That’s my thing. As long as I live and as long as you just do your job — and my job is to win — then I’ll get there.”
Baker said the first thing he thought of after the final out was being there when Bochy, a good friend, reached 2,000 wins. And then a second thought immediately popped into his head.
“That’s the first thing I thought about,” he said. “And next thing I thought about is that I needed three more to (catch) Bruce.”
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BENSALEM, Pa., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ).
Class Period: March 30, 2021 – May 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 1, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their IonQ investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) that the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) that IonQ's quantum computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) that a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper round-tripping transactions with related parties; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of NIO Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of NIO 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: March 1, 2021 to July 11, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: October 24, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/nio-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=31382&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of NIO during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 24, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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3 missing, swept away in drainage ditch after severe storms
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A child and two men were missing Tuesday after they were swept away in a Milwaukee drainage ditch a day earlier following severe thunderstorms that brought heavy rain and damaging winds to a wide swath of the Midwest and parts of the South, authorities said.
Crews resumed their search Tuesday morning for an 11-year-old boy, as well as two men, ages 34 and 37, who entered the water in an attempt to rescue the child Monday evening.
Firefighters focused their search Tuesday on three connected tunnels that carry water to the Kinnickinnic River. Search crews did not enter the tunnels Monday night because of dangerous conditions and instead sent a drone inside in an attempt to locate the three, officials said. Names of the missing weren’t immediately released. Police said all three knew each other, but didn’t elaborate.
The water was deep and fast-flowing following the severe storms, which also caused damage in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. And the storms also packed a punch early Tuesday as they rolled into West Virginia, where numerous roads were closed by downed trees and power lines.
According to the website PowerOutage.us, which tracks outages nationwide, more than 400,000 electric customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia were without service Tuesday afternoon.
The storms came as high temperatures and humidity settled in over states stretching from parts of the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and eastward to the Carolinas. More than 100 million people were facing combination of heat advisories, excessive heat warnings and excessive heat watches through Wednesday following record weekend temperatures in parts of the West and the Southwest.
In Illinois, a supercell thunderstorm with winds in excess of 80 mph (129 kph) toppled trees and damaged power lines Monday evening as it left a trail of damage across the Chicago area and into northwestern Indiana, the National Weather Service said.
Numerous reports of wind damage were reported along the storm’s path, with Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport recording an 84 mph (135 kph) wind gust, the weather service said. Tornado sirens sounded in Chicago as the storm rumbled in, and crews were assessing the damage Tuesday to determine if any twisters touched down.
In Bellwood in Chicago’s west suburbs, village officials said winds stripped the roof off an apartment building, injuring a young woman who was hospitalized after being hit by falling debris but was expected to be fine.
“We just heard people screaming that the roof was off, get out, get out,” resident Larhonda Neal told WLS-TV.
In northwestern Indiana, the weather service reported storm damage in Ogden Dunes and said hail 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in diameter pummeled the Lake County town of New Chicago on Monday night.
In northeastern Indiana, the weather service said a 98 mph wind gust was recorded at Fort Wayne International Airport, the strongest wind the airport has ever recorded, eclipsing the previous record of a 91 mph gust recorded on June 30, 2012. Extensive storm damage and downed trees were reported in Fort Wayne, where winds ripped siding and insulation from the hangar of SkyWest, an aircraft maintenance company southwest of the Fort Wayne airport’s terminal and runways, exposing the planes inside, WANE-TV reported.
Thunderstorm clusters in the lower Great Lakes region met the criteria to be considered a derecho, the National Weather Service tweeted Tuesday. A derecho is a widespread, straight-line wind storm that is associated with fast-moving severe thunderstorms.
In northern West Virginia, three firefighters were taken to a hospital for evaluation after responding to an electrical fire early Tuesday in Wheeling, the city about 30 miles southwest of Pittsburgh said in a news release. Two firefighters were shocked by a power line that fell on the roof of a building which had caught fire during the storm. The third firefighter was injured in a fall.
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Which tablet accessory for drawing is best?
Tablets are multipurpose devices that can be useful to people of nearly any profession or hobby. For artists, many tablets have specific drawing or design apps, and their wide, backlit screens offer a great canvas. Tablets can become even more specialized for artists with so many accessories on the market today. But knowing which accessories are the best to buy can be tough.
What to Know Before You Buy tablet accessories for drawing
The needs of the user
One of the most basic things to consider is what the artist drawing on the tablet actually needs. That could be a more stable workspace, more precise drawing instruments, more realistic drawing surfaces or even just a more comfortable angle. There are unique accessories for each of these needs, such as stands, rubber cases, tablet gloves, paper-like screen protectors, tablet keyboards and styluses.
Connectivity of the tablet to new devices
For any accessory that requires a connection to the tablet, ensuring that the devices are compatible is important. For instance, the Apple Pencil is a great accessory for an iPad, but it may not be compatible with tablets from other companies. Ensuring that the device works with the specific tablet the artist owns is crucial.
Specialized apps or devices built for a type of tablet
On a similar point, many tablets have specialized devices that work exclusively with that type of tablet, and some accessories work particularly well with certain art or drawing apps.
How much you can expect to spend on tablet accessories for drawing
With so many different types of accessories on the market, having a set budget in mind can make the decision easier. Several accessories will only cost a few dollars, but high-quality stylus pens or cases can cost over $100, depending on the quality and the brand.
Best tablet accessories for drawing
Top tablet accessory for drawing
Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil
What you need to know: This is a high-quality stylus built to provide an optimal drawing tool at a more affordable price than some others.
What you’ll love: The digital pencil is designed with palm-rejection technology so the user can focus exclusively on drawing. The pencil also has a smart tip that thins or thickens the line depending on the angle.
What you should consider: The digital pencil is only compatible with Apple products despite being a Logitech device.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top tablet accessory for drawing for the money
Articka Artist Glove for Drawing Tablet
What you need to know: This is a comfortable, affordable way to add palm-rejection technology with any stylus on the planet.
What you’ll love: The two-finger glove works equally well on both left or right hands. The material used to make the glove easily slides across the tablet’s screen.
What you should consider: Some users have reported that the seams come undone over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil
What you need to know: This is another high-quality option that is built with a classic pencil design for a better feeling in the hand.
What you’ll love: The digital pencil has a precise tip for better accuracy when drawing. Due to its electromagnetic resonance technology, it does not need to be charged despite having a battery.
What you should consider: The pencil is designed to connect only to Samsung devices.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Parblo PR 100 Universal Graphic Tablet Stand
What you need to know: This is a durable tablet stand built to help users create art at a more comfortable angle.
What you’ll love: The tablet stand can adjust its angle anywhere from 15 to 90 degrees for perfect customization. The stand is also compatible with all types of tablets, regardless of size or brand.
What you should consider: Some users report that the paint on the stand rubs off over time and gets stuck to the back of the tablet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Paperlike Matte Screen Protector
What you need to know: This specially designed screen protector makes the screen feel more like paper and easier to draw on.
What you’ll love: The screen protector will also eliminate all glare from the screen, making it easier to use in sunny settings. The protector also comes with dry wipes and dust absorbers to keep the screen clean.
What you should consider: The screen protector is designed to fit comfortably on an iPad only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard
What you need to know: This is an incredibly versatile keyboard made to connect wirelessly to any tablet or electronic device.
What you’ll love: The keyboard is built to help graphic designers better navigate specific apps. It can also seamlessly transition among multiple devices without ever fully dropping connection.
What you should consider: The auto sleep mode tends to turn off far too quickly, which can be frustrating.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This is a specifically designed digital pencil from Apple that works well for drawing.
What you’ll love: The pencil is accurate and lacks any perceptible lag. The pencil also magnetically attaches to the side of the iPad when users are done with it.
What you should consider: This digital pencil is more expensive than other options on the market, and it’s only compatible with Apple products.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BOSTON (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir capped the celebration of a half-century of women in the Boston Marathon with a finish to top them all.
The 28-year-old Kenyan won a see-saw sprint down the stretch on Monday, when the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon returned to its traditional spring start for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
On the 50th anniversary of the first official women’s race, Jepchirchir traded places with Ethiopia’s Ababel Yeshaneh eight times in the final mile before pulling ahead for good on Boylston Street and finishing in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 1 second.
“I was feeling she was strong. I pushed it,” said Jepchirchir, who earned $150,000 and the traditional gilded olive wreath to go with her Olympic gold medal and 2021 New York City Marathon title. “I fell behind. But I didn’t lose hope.”
Evans Chebet completed the Kenyan sweep, breaking away from Gabriel Geay with about four miles to go to finish in 2:06:51 for his first major marathon victory. The 2019 winner Lawrence Cherono was second, 30 seconds back, defending champion Benson Kipruto was third, and Geay fell back to fourth.
Daniel Romanchuk of Champaign, Illinois, won his second career wheelchair titlein 1:26:58. Switzerland’s Manuela Schar won her second straight Boston crown and fourth overall, finishing in 1:41:08.
Sharing a Patriots’ Day weekend with the Red Sox home opener — the city’s other sporting rite of spring — more than 28,000 runners returned to the streets from Hopkinton to Copley Square six months after a smaller and socially distanced event that was the only fall race in its 126-year history.
Fans waved Ukrainian flags in support of the runners whose 26.2-mile run Monday was the easiest part of their journey. Forty-four Ukrainian citizens had registered for the race; only 11 started, and all finished.
“I decided to come here and show that Ukrainians are strong, we’re fighting and we hope peace will come soon,” said Dmytro Molchanov, a Ukrainian who lives in New York.
“It’s really tough, basically, being here while all my family, my friends and Ukrainians are fighting over there for peace in my country, in Europe and the world overall,” said Molchanov, who finished in 2:39:20. “When it was really tough I tried not to give up and tried pushing, kind of fight with myself the way Ukrainians are fighting against Russia right now.”
Athletes from Russia and Belarus were disinvited in response to the invasion. Ukrainians who were unable to make it to Boston were offered a deferral or refund.
“Whatever they want to do, they can do,” Boston Athletic Association President Tom Grilk said. “Run this year, run next year. You want a puppy? Whatever. There is no group we want to be more helpful to.”
Jepchirchir and Yeshaneh, who was third in New York last fall, spent most of the morning running shoulder to shoulder — or even closer: Just after the 25-kilometer marker, the Ethiopian’s eyes wandered from the course and she drifted into Jepchirchir.
Yeshaneh reached out to apologize, and the two clasped each other’s arms as they continued on.
“In running, we understand each other and we maybe somebody came and bumps, but it’s OK,” Jepchirchir said. “It was not rivalism; it was just an accident.”
Beaten, Yeshaneh finished four seconds back. Kenya’s Mary Ngugi finished third for the second time in six months, following her podium in October after the 125th race was delayed, canceled and delayed again.
About 20 men stayed together — with American CJ Albertson leading for much of the way — before Chebet and Geay broke from the pack coming out of Heartbreak Hill. Chebet pulled away a couple of miles later.
“We had communicated earlier, all of us. We wanted to keep running as a group,” said Chebet, who finished fourth in London last fall. “I observed that my counterparts were nowhere near me and that gave me the motivation.”
This race marked the 50th anniversary of Nina Kuscsik’s victory in the first official women’s race.(But not the first woman to finish: That honor belongs to Bobbi Gibb, who first ran in 1966 among the unofficial runners known as bandits.)
At Wellesley College, the women’s school near the halfway point, the iconic “scream tunnel” was back after the pandemic-induced absence — and louder than ever. One spectator in Wellesley held a sign that read “50 Years Women Running Boston,” along with names of the eight who broke the gender barrier in 1972.
Five of the original pioneers returned for this year’s celebration, including Valerie Rogosheske, who finished sixth in ’72; she served as the honorary starter for the women’s elite field and ran the race with her daughters, who held up banners marking the anniversary as they crossed the finish.
Rogosheske, who wore Bib No. 1972, said at the starting line that she had been planning to hide in the bushes and run as a bandit 50 years ago until women got the go-ahead a few weeks before the race.
“It’s a reminder that we’ve got it pretty easy,” said 2018 winner Des Linden, who finished 13th on Monday. “Fifty years ago, they were breaking barriers and doing the hard part.
“It’s really not lost on me that there’s 126 years of race history here, and we’re ‘Rah! Rah!’-ing 50,” she said. “But you can’t look back, you look forward.”
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Associated Press Writers Jennifer McDermott and Collin Binkley and AP Sports Writer Kyle Hightower contributed to this story. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/boston-marathon-returns-to-springtime-spot-for-126th-running/ | 2022-04-19T10:58:26Z |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haig Partners LLC, the leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto, truck and RV dealers in the U.S., served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Arbogast RV Depot in Troy, OH, on the sale to Campers Inn RV, the largest family-operated RV dealership group in the country. Arbogast RV Depot is the eighteenth RV dealership the team at Haig Partners represented nationwide.
"Sellers are experiencing strong profits, driving up the value of their stores at the same time there is strong demand from buyers who are looking to grow their footprint. This is driving growth in consolidation in the RV industry," commented Kevin Nill, Partner with Haig Partners. "In addition, many RV dealership owners recognize the RV retail business is changing and will require significant investment and innovation to compete successfully with larger consolidators. As a result, some dealers are considering an exit. From a valuation perspective, they are selling at a great time when earnings are incredibly strong."
Arbogast RV has been serving the Troy, OH, and surrounding communities for more than twenty years. It is one of the largest RV retailers in the region and has been honored with numerous awards from each of its manufacturers, establishing itself as an RV industry leader.
Dave Arbogast, the owner of Arbogast RV Depot, shared, "I needed an advisor to help me navigate these concerns, provide me with strategic alternatives, and guide me to a decision that met my objectives and preserved what we have built with Arbogast RV over the past 21 years. Kevin Nill, Alan Haig, and the team at Haig Partners understood the complexities, emotions, and desire to preserve a legacy and provided options for me to make the most informed decision. I could not be happier with the outcome and thank Kevin and his team and know that Campers Inn will continue to build on what we have started.
"Working with Dave Arbogast has been a pleasure. His RV dealership is well run and people-oriented, and it aligns well with our strategy to continue to expand our presence in the Midwest," said Jeff Hirsch, CEO of Campers Inn RV. "In addition, the fit for both companies is excellent, and we will be able to carry on the people and customer-oriented culture that Dave believes in." Jeff continued, "I want publicly to thank Dave for choosing a family-owned business to carry on his family's legacy and provide advancement for his employees. I also want to thank Kevin Nill and Haig Partners for not only allowing buyers and sellers to come together but for truly caring about the needs of all parties to ensure that everyone finds the win-win before, during, and after the sale."
About Haig Partners
Haig Partners LLC helps dealers maximize the value of their businesses. They have unmatched experience with executives from leading retail dealer groups and financial institutions and have advised on the purchase or sale of more than 560 dealerships totaling $8.5 billion. The team at Haig Partners leverages expertise and relationships to lead clients through a confidential and customizable sales process, yielding the best price successfully. They author the Haig Report, the leading industry quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, and are co-author of NADA's Guide, "Buying and Selling a Dealership." For more information, visit www.haigpartners.com.
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Google Cloud Recognizes Atlas AI as Part of Google Cloud Ready - Sustainability Program
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas AI today announced that it has achieved the Google Cloud Ready - Sustainability designation in the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program. By earning the Sustainability designation, Atlas AI has proven their success in building and producing solutions and tools on Google Cloud to help customers achieve their sustainability and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) goals.
The new solutions of the Google Cloud Ready - Sustainability partner program will help customers achieve meaningful climate objectives for their businesses. Google Cloud Partners with this designation deliver solutions that reduce carbon emissions, increase the sustainability of value chains, help organizations invest more inclusively across their market footprint or help them identify climate risk for increased resilience.
Google Cloud Ready - Sustainability will provide customers a facilitated journey to discover and use proven partner solutions such as Atlas AI, powered by Google Cloud, in their sustainability business transformations.
"Corporate sustainability is moving out of its traditional silo and into every facet of companies' operations, in part thanks to a growing recognition that sustainable businesses are best positioned to access new markets, demonstrate resilience to unforeseen shocks and attract the best talent," said Abe Tarapani, CEO of Atlas AI. "Google Cloud has embraced this new paradigm and is empowering an ecosystem of companies like Atlas AI whose digital solutions help customers strengthen their core operating results while embracing sustainable business models. We're honored to be selected as one of the inaugural members of the Google Cloud Ready - Sustainability partner program, and look forward to continuing a track record of successful growth on the Google Cloud platform that dates back to the founding days of Atlas AI."
"We're entering a new era of sustainability driven business transformation, which cloud is key to enabling and accelerating that transformation. The Google Cloud partner ecosystem will play a key role in providing solutions that help our joint customers deliver on their sustainability goals," said Justin Keeble, managing director of global sustainability at Google Cloud. "These new solutions will be accessible through our Google Cloud Ready - Sustainability validation program for customers to accelerate climate action. We are partnering with purpose to help drive towards a net zero future."
Google Cloud Ready for Sustainability is part of the Google Cloud Partner Advantage program, designed to maximize Google Cloud partners' success across business models, customer requirements, success metrics, and strategic priorities. Google Cloud Marketplace Sustainability Hub provides customers with easy access to validated sustainability solutions and will showcase Google Cloud Ready for Sustainability solutions.
Atlas AI is a predictive analytics platform that enables organizations to optimize performance and expand reach by investing in underserved communities around the world. Founded by a team of Stanford University scientists in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation and with support from Airbus Ventures and Micron Technologies Inc., we harness a range of planetary scale datasets and the latest advances in artificial intelligence to measure local socioeconomic change such as population demographics, infrastructure access, household spending power and crop yields. We use this proprietary data to analyze, monitor and forecast regions of growth and untapped potential to offer insight into where organizations can grow most successfully, and where investment can best drive economic progress.
Visit http://atlasai.co.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 29, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wells Fargo securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 29, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Wells Fargo class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7261 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFST) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now.
Relevant Period: June 7, 2021 - Aug. 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Oct. 11, 2022
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844-916-0895
The action is brought on behalf of purchasers of Lifestance common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with LifeStance's June 10, 2021 IPO.
The complaint alleges that Lifestance's IPO Registration Statement failed to disclose that: (1) the number of virtual visits clients were undertaking utilizing LifeStance was decreasing as the COVID-19 lockdowns were being lifted, thereby flatlining the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth; (2) operating expenses increased as clients' in-person visits increased in response to lifting of lockdown orders; (3) physician burnout rate rose, driving physician retention well below 87% and necessitating additional costs to onboard new, albeit less productive, physicians, and (4) as a result of the foregoing, LifeStance's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the Registration Statement represented.
On Aug. 11, 2021, LifeStance reported Q2 2021 financial results. Management blamed the dismal results on increased physician turnover, admitting they saw this trend midway through Q2 2021, and explained that new hires would be less productive for up to six months.
On Nov. 8, 2021, LifeStance reported Q3 2021 financial results, disclosing "[c]linician retention [had] stabilized to approximately 80% annualized in the third quarter."
On Mar. 10, 2022, LifeStance reported FY 2021 financial results. Management admitted that three quarters of mental health patients prefer in-person services, "[w]hen COVID first emerged in 2020, our patient visits moved from 5% virtual to over 90% virtual within weeks," they expected a 50-50 mix of virtual to in-person services. Nonetheless, management said the company would reduce the number of planned brick & mortar facilities to be built.
At the time of the filing of the complaint, LifeStance shares have decreased more than 70% from the price the shares were sold at in the IPO.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving the Registration Statement failed to disclose material adverse trends adversely impacting LifeStance," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in LifeStance and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding LifeStance should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email LFST@hbsslaw.com.
Hagens Berman is a national law firm with eight offices in eight cities around the country and over eighty attorneys. The firm represents investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation. More about the firm and its successes is located at hbsslaw.com. For the latest news visit our newsroom or follow us on Twitter at @classactionlaw.
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With the new edition of Moab, the outdoor leader develops an engaging digital initiative to encourage exploration in cities across the U.S. with the chance to win a trip to Moab, Utah
ROCKFORD, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrell®, the leading outdoor brand, announced the much-anticipated Moab 3 line for men and women. For more than 15 years, the iconic Merrell Moab hiking boots and shoes have been the leading choice for hikers everywhere, making it the bestselling hiker in the world.
An essential part of hike heritage, Moabs have long served as inspiration for new and seasoned hikers to get outdoors, offering consistency when needed most. Today, by applying new technology to what consumers loved about Moab 2, Merrell is breathing new life into the celebrated design, offering a more environmentally friendly shoe with even more comfort, stability, and traction.
"Without jeopardizing what consumers have come to love about our bestselling Moab shoe, we were able to utilize sustainable materials in construction such as 100% recycled laces, webbing and lining, creating a more environmentally friendly Moab," said Nathan Buelow, senior brand marketing manager at Merrell. "On top of that, we analyzed every aspect to deliver a more supportive insole, a softer, more cushioned midsole, and the best in-class Vibram® outsole that provides our highest level of stability yet along with trusted traction."
To celebrate the launch of the next generation of Moab, Merrell has released an interactive digital game, Hike and Seek, where users can earn rewards by completing hiking-related challenges in the world around them with special location-based challenges in New York City and Denver. Available until October 18, Hike and Seek offers a variety of fun challenges – from social, outdoor, and retail (all at zero cost) – with the chance to win Merrell merch. Those who complete 10 or more challenges will be entered to win an all-expense paid trip for themselves and a guest to Moab, Utah in 2023.
"In developing Hike and Seek, our ultimate goal was to provide another way to get consumers outside for fresh air to benefit both their physical and mental health," added Buelow. "A hike doesn't need to be on the Appalachian Trail or to the top of a mountain, sometimes it means tying your shoes and exploring the world around you – which could be as far away as a national park or the local trail around the corner from wherever you call home."
New innovative features of the Moab 3 include:
- Increased ankle support
- An all-new Air Cushion heel to absorb shock and add comfort and stability
- Upgraded lugs and toe contour
- Recycled laces and webbing paired with a breathable mesh upper
The advanced Vibram® TC5+ outsole is designed with a technical compound with great overall performance for multisport, outdoor, mountain bike, snow sports, and water sports. Its non-marking formula delivers an all-around balance of grip, traction, durability, and flexibility. In addition, the Moab 3 boasts Merrell Air Cushion and Super Rebound Compound in the heel, providing durable shock absorption to help reduce torque, add stability, and allow for a smooth transition into the midfoot.
For more information on Merrell, please visit merrell.com/moab-3. For more information on Merrell's Hike and Seek, please visit MerrellMoabOn.com.
ABOUT MERRELL:
Merrell® exists to share the simple power of being outside and is committed to building an inclusive and sustainable environment for future generations to enjoy. As the global leader in outdoor active footwear with the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, Merrell is focused on merging performance, styling, and comfort to empower all people to confidently explore the outdoors. Visit Merrell.com or follow us on social @Merrell. Merrell® is a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW), one of the world's leading marketers and licensors of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children's and uniform footwear and apparel.
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MALVERN, Pa., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes have appointed John Howard, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Truist Insurance Holdings, Inc., and W. Robert Berkley Jr., president and CEO of W. R. Berkley Corporation, as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the organization's Board of Trustees. Each assumed his new role on June 15.
"The Institutes will benefit greatly from the guidance of these knowledgeable and experienced professionals."
"The Institutes will benefit greatly from the guidance of these knowledgeable and experienced professionals, and from their support of the vision and mission of The Institutes," said Peter Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes. "With John and Rob generously contributing their time and experience, we will be even better positioned to expand our global presence, build our capabilities and make a powerful difference in society by providing knowledge, education, resources, and thought leadership on risk management and insurance."
At Truist, Howard leads the world's seventh largest insurance broker. He joined the company in 2004 and previously held leadership roles with GE Capital, Conseco, and Prudential Select Brokerage. Howard serves as chairman of the board of The American College of Financial Services; chairman of the advocacy committee for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers; and an overseer of the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science at St. John's University. Additionally, he is a prior chairman of the board of trustees of Gill St. Bernard's School and a recipient of the Hall of Fame Award from the Tri-County Scholarship Fund. Howard earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Columbia University and an MBA from Duke University. He is a U.S. Navy veteran.
Berkley has served in a range of leadership roles at W. R. Berkley Corporation since 1997 and is also a director of the W. R. Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation. A graduate of Georgetown University, he serves on the Georgetown University Board of Trustees and the Board of Advisors of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown. In addition, Berkley chairs the boards of Brunswick School and Greenwich Hospital; is a board member of St. John's University School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science; American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA); is a trustee of Yale New Haven Health Systems and a member of the Yale New Haven Health Systems Investment Committee.
"I would like to thank our outgoing chair, Marita Zuraitis, for her service and dedication to The Institutes and for her guidance during the past two years, which were unprecedented by any standard," said Miller. "The Institutes have found ways to thrive in these unpredictable times under her leadership, and I am most grateful for her support."
About The Institutes
The Institutes are a leading provider of risk management and insurance education and resources, serving people and organizations globally through 18 brands and affiliates. The Institutes offer a range of knowledge-building opportunities that empower people and organizations to make better decisions, serve those in need, and embrace the future of risk.
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The great French film star Catherine Deneuve will receive the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 79th Venice International Film Festival in September, organizers said Wednesday.
With her angular features, blonde hair and regal demeanor, Deneuve was a key figure in the French New Wave. She broke out after starring as the lovesick Geneviève in Jacques Demy’s candy-colored musical “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” which came out in 1964. It would lead to more lauded collaborations with Demy (“The Young Girls of Rochefort,” “Donkey Skin”) as well as directors like Luis Buñuel, François Truffaut (“The Last Metro”) and Roman Polanski (“Repulsion”).
Now 78, Deneuve has worked consistently for nearly 60 years, transcending her ingenue beginnings to become one of the most recognizable and respected stars in the world. In addition to her 14 César Awards nominations and two wins, she was also nominated for best actress at the Oscars for “Indochine” from 1992.
Her association with the Venice Film Festival has spanned over five decades, too. In 1967, she won the festival’s Golden Lion for her performance as a housewife who begins working at a high-end brothel during the day in Buñuel’s classic “Belle de Jour.” In 1998, she won the festival’s Volpi Cup for “Place Vendôme.”
“It is a joy to receive this prestigious award at the Venice Festival,” Deneuve said in a statement. “It is also an honor to be chosen for this tribute at the Film Festival that has accompanied me so often for so many movies.”
Festival director Alberto Barbera said in a statement that Deneuve is, “The very symbol of French cinema, a timeless diva and a true icon of the silver screen.”
“Deneuve has come to embody the essence of the universally recognized diva, taking her place as one of the greatest actresses in film history,” he added.
Also receiving the festival’s lifetime achievement award this year is “Taxi Driver” writer and “American Gigolo” director Paul Schrader.
The 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival runs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 10 in Venice, Italy. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/catherine-deneuve-to-receive-venice-film-festival-honor/ | 2022-06-01T16:43:21Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Rusty Buffalo Company is a staple in the city of Dallas. They have been creating custom fabrication, furniture, and other pieces for Dallasites since 1988.
Fun on the Run’s Yolonda Williams got to sit down with the owner Steve Mabry and learned more about the shop.
How did Rusty Buffalo come to be?
“It was accidentally. I used to be a mechanic. I worked at a dealership in Dallas and my mom went to an art show and she saw this sculpture of this big buffalo. She wouldn’t quit talking about it. I’ve always been artistic and she said, ‘I would love to have one.’ So I went to the art show and the buffalo was $27,000. I said, ‘yeah, I’ll make my own.’ I built this big buffalo sculpture and I had it in the back of my truck and I was driving to her house and some guy started honking. I thought, ‘Oh crap, it’s falling out.’ So, I pulled over and he said, ‘Where did you get that?’ And I said, ‘I made it’. He asked if I made furniture. I barely sit in a chair. I never make furniture. But I said, ‘Of course. Whatever you need. I’ll make anything you want.’ He asked what the name of my company was and I said, ‘Rusty Buffalo.'”
If you want to hear more from Yolonda’s interview with Steve, watch the video above. To see more from Rusty Buffalo Company, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/fun-on-the-run-news/get-an-inside-look-at-dallas-the-rusty-buffalo-company/ | 2022-07-08T16:34:47Z |
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CYTK, PSTG, REV, LXRX, and BE.
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Rantamaki, formerly of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount joins TMB in the newly created role, marking yet another investment in CTV and original programming for the media company
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TMB, the leading community-driven entertainment company with a global audience of over 200 million consumers, announced today the appointment of Chris Rantamaki as SVP of Original Programming. Rantamaki will oversee the development team focused on creating new and original content across TMB's portfolio of brands including FailArmy, Reader's Digest, People are Awesome, The Pet Collective, Taste of Home and Family Handyman. In his newly created role Rantamaki will report to TMB Chief Business Officer Cameron Saless. Reporting into Rantamaki will be Vice President of Digital Studio, Dee Robertson and Vice President Programming & Development for CTV, Darren Wadyko. The appointment marks yet another significant investment in original programming for the media company.
Rantamaki brings a wealth of experience to TMB, having held similar roles at Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Eko and OZY Studios. Over his career he has overseen thousands of hours of shows including unscripted hits Ink Master, Deadliest Catch, Naked & Afraid, and Bar Rescue.
About TMB
TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is the world's leading community-driven entertainment company engaging more than 200 million consumers worldwide across streaming TV, social media, web and print. Our portfolio of brands including FailArmy, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader's Digest, Taste of Home, The Healthy, and The Pet Collective, is powered by content that's inspired and created by our fans. Together our community sparks curiosity, fuels laughter, and inspires people to live big, full, fantastic lives. Learn more about our brands, our data-driven marketing solutions, our award-winning licensing services, and much more at www.tmbi.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Day & Zimmermann (D&Z), the century-old, family-owned provider of construction, engineering, maintenance, staffing, and defense solutions for leading corporations and governments around the world, announced today that Dominion Energy (Dominion) has selected its Maintenance and Construction business unit as its open shop maintenance and modifications provider at North Anna, Surry, and V.C. Summer power stations. The agreement extends a 42-year-old alliance with Dominion through 2025 with the option to renew for another two years.
As part of this agreement, D&Z will continue providing its industry-leading maintenance services, including outage and on-line electrical, welding and piping, scaffolding, insulation, and painting scopes.
"It's both exciting and humbling to extend our long-term alliance with Dominion Energy," said Ross McConnell, President of D&Z's Maintenance and Construction open shop operations. "For the past 42 years, we've been able to apply our maintenance and construction expertise in ways that have helped multiple Dominion power stations achieve and sustain excellence in safety, quality, and plant performance. This extended partnership validates our company's commitment to finding innovative solutions for our clients' evolving needs, and we're excited to continue working together now and in the future."
Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction helps plant owners in the nuclear power, chemical, and industrial markets lower their total cost of ownership by delivering innovative maintenance and construction services and solutions. The business unit did not experience a single OSHA recordable injury in 2020 or 2021.
"For decades, Day & Zimmermann has helped our plants perform to exemplary standards of safety and reliability. As a result, we've been able to consistently provide reliable, affordable, clean energy to our customers, who count on us every day for their energy needs," said Dan Stoddard, Dominion Energy Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer. "We'd like to thank Day & Zimmermann for their continued support and are excited to extend this partnership."
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When you've been around for more than a century, you know a thing or two. At Day & Zimmermann, we take our lifetime of experience and make things better. Our 51,000+ employees help bring big ideas to life every day. We're pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction & engineering, operations & maintenance, staffing, and security & defense. And that's not all. Did we mention that we have 150+ worldwide locations with $2.7 billion USD in annual revenue? We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world. We do what we say®. http://www.dayzim.com
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(NEXSTAR/WXIN) – Disney+ began streaming its first-ever R-rated content over the weekend, debuting the superhero flicks “Deadpool,” “Deadpool 2” and “Logan” on the streaming platform Friday.
All three films, produced by 20th Century Fox, are based on characters from Marvel Comics — but they wade into much more violent and sexual territory than most Disney-produced Marvel films would dare.
“Hurry and stream your copy of Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan on @DisneyPlus starting this Friday, before someone comes to their senses and they go back in the vault forever,” the official account for the “Deadpool” film franchise tweeted in response to the news.
Previously, Disney+ had focused on family-friendly content, including only films with PG-13, PG or G ratings in its streaming library. Even some of those films, which may have included negative depictions of certain cultures or racist stereotypes, were accompanied by an additional disclaimer warning viewers of problematic content.
For instance, “The Aristocats” is preceded by an advisory because of a “racist caricature of East Asian peoples,” and “Peter Pan” got one because its portrayal of Native Americans “reflects neither the diversity of Native peoples nor their authentic cultural traditions,” the Walt Disney Company explained.
In other cases, certain content was censored — including Daryl Hannah’s nude buttocks in “Splash,” which were digitally covered up when they appeared on Disney+.
Disney+, however, began paving the way for more mature content back in March, according to Deadline, by expanding “into TV-MA/R territory by updating its existing Parental Controls in the U.S.” Along with the new parental controls, Disney+ added several Marvel series to its library, including the TV-MA-rated “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones” and “Luke Cage,” among other Marvel series that were previously on Netflix, the outlet reported.
While the streaming service’s newest content might delight “Deadpool” and “Logan” fans, one group decidedly not so delighted includes the Parents Television and Media Council, which claims that Disney+ broke its “promise” to parents.
“While Disney+ points subscribers to its parental controls, the mere presence of R-rated and TV-MA rated content violates the trust and sensibilities of families,” Tim Winter, the organization’s president, said in part in a statement released Friday. “What took decades to build is now taking mere months to erase.”
The stars of “Deadpool” and “Logan,” meanwhile, had a bit of a different take.
Hugh Jackman, the star of “Logan,” posted a picture of him and “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds hugging on the set of the latter, with the caption, “Thank you @disneyplus for adding brothers-in-arms @deadpoolmovie and #Logan as the first R-Rated movies on the platform. While your choice is questionable, we’ll take it.”
Reynolds also responded on social media, sharing a comical post that suggested several other “family-friendly” Disney films — including “Bambi,” “Old Yeller” and even “The Lion King,” are much more gruesome than they might seem.
“We’re supposed to announce Logan and Deadpool will soon be the first R-Rated movies on Disney+,” Reynolds wrote. “But we all know some Disney movies should already be rated R for irreversible trauma.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/disney-adds-3-r-rated-movies-to-platform/ | 2022-07-26T16:05:43Z |
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eDynamic Learning -- North America's largest provider of online Career and Technical Education (CTE) and elective courses for grades 6-12, announces they received the 2022 CODiE award for Best Elective Curriculum Solution.
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to showcase business and education technology's finest products and services. Since 1986, thousands of products, services, and solutions have been recognized for achieving excellence. A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor, following rigorous reviews by expert judges including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.
"Being awarded a CODiE recognizes our hard work and commitment to developing and delivering amazing learning experiences for students, and supporting teachers with a comprehensive, engaging, and flexible curriculum. We're thrilled to have won this award again this year!" said Lisa Rahn, VP, Curriculum.
eDynamic Learning was founded in 2008 by a high school teacher who found it challenging to find high quality content to teach his elective classes. The founder's goal was to help students explore worldly perspectives, find their interests, and become passionate about their future. This mission continues today.
eDynamic Learning's courseware catalog has massively expanded over the years with the company developing nearly 25-40 new courses a year, all of which are written by educators and subject matter experts. Some of eDynamic Learning's most popular elective courses include Personal & Family Finance, Veterinary Science, Digital Citizenship, Criminology, Psychology, and Forensic Science.
School partners continually request new courses and some of the latest elective courses released this year include Professional Communications, American Sign Language 3, Health & Physical Education, and Game Design for Chromebooks. New elective courses coming for 2022 include Middle School STEM, Middle School Animation, and Middle School Financial Literacy.
Students love eDynamic Learning courses and rate them over 4 stars with over 75% of students requesting more courses from eDynamic Learning. Student's favorite features include the engaging narratives, "check for knowledge" questions, interactive flashcards, podcasts, and the built-in Literacy Toolbar that offers language translations, text-to-speech, dictionary, and highlighter tool. These tools can be extremely helpful for schools to support English Language Learners and students with accommodations.
With offices in Southlake, Texas and Kelowna, BC, Canada, eDynamic Learning is a teacher-founded company with a mission of helping students find their passion through elective and CTE digital curriculum and a line of experiential learning experiences with Knowledge Matters Virtual Business simulations. Offering nearly 250 courses for grades 6-12, eDynamic Learning digital courseware is a comprehensive textbook replacement with interactive elements that are featured in lessons, discussions, assessments, and activities. Courses work continuously in any instructional model, run on all devices, and are compatible with nearly all LMS systems. Courses also meet WCAG 2.0AA guidelines and offer translations and literacy support tools. To learn more, visit: https://edynamiclearning.com/
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'Courage 2 Communicate': Mount Union spotlights Ohio disability law for drivers
ALLIANCE – Avoiding eye contact, flapping one's hands and displaying excessive stress or worry are signs of autism.
The behaviors can lead to miscommunication during traffic stops.
This is why Mount Union's Spectrum Education Center is sponsoring Courage 2 Communicate, a public service campaign designed to raise awareness about Ohio's Communication Disability Law.
More:Mount Union president to retire June 30
The law aims to reduce communication issues between law enforcement and people with communication disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy or those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
It allows individuals with medically diagnosed communication disabilities or those who drive an individual with a communication disability to voluntarily enter into a database that connects to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.
"By registering your vehicle, that gives first responders a heads-up when they look up the tag that there's someone in the vehicle that has a communication disorder, so it may be difficult to interact in some capacity," said Kristine Turko, director of the Spectrum Education Center in Alliance.
More:Mount Union expands community-based health work at Arch site
The law has been in effect since 2018.
"But no one knows about this opportunity to register their cars," Turko said.
Roughly 1,300 license plates are registered with the state, according to Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Meanwhile, the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati reports that about 40% of autistic children are nonverbal.
Turko hopes to increase awareness about Ohio's Communication Disability Law within Stark County. Spectrum Education Center will be sending stickers, window clings and additional information to special education directors in every school district in the county this month to help educate families.
The center works closely with Alliance City Schools, along with Brown Local and Canton City school districts, she said, and hopes other area districts will get involved in the effort.
What is Ohio's Communication Disability Law?
Those with communication disabilities can fill out a verification form and get it validated by their physician, psychiatrist or psychologist to have their vehicle included in the database.
"What this does is the police officer runs the plate, it comes up on their computer LEADS system with an indication in very bright red that says 'notice: occupant may have difficulty communicating with officer,'" said Kevin Miller, director of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.
Miller said the idea came about when his son, who is on the autism spectrum, wanted to get his driver's license several years ago. Miller was concerned about how his son would react if he was pulled over.
A friend of Turko's had a similar experience when she was pulled over with her adult male son with nonverbal autism sitting in the car. Disruptions in routine can be difficult for people with autism, so Turko's friend explained the situation to the police officer.
"(Her son) was so upset and anxious about the change in routine that he started to bang his head on the car when the officer took her license back to his car, and he tried to escape the car. You can imagine what kind of a situation that can lead to," Turko said.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities consulted various law enforcement agencies and disability advocates in devising the idea.
The law does not exempt people with communication disabilities from receiving tickets, he said, nor does it identify a person's specific disability.
"Not every state (has this law), and it's not national," Miller said. "So, in other words, if you sign up here in Ohio, if you get pulled over in Indiana, it's not going to come up. That would be something I would like to see later on down the road, but we're taking baby steps here."
Ohioans can also register multiple vehicles in the database. Miller said 526 individuals have signed up for the program, Miller said.
Turko said her goal through the Courage 2 Communicate campaign is to make more people aware of the law.
Mount Union launched the Spectrum Education Center several years ago to offer coursework and internship opportunities to students interested in autism advocacy and intervention. The center also provides professional development, intervention services and registered behavior technician training.
It sits in the former Stark State College satellite facility at 1725 S. Arch Ave. Mount Union started subleasing the building in 2021.
To participate in Courage 2 Communicate, contact Turko by email
spectrum@mountunion.edu or call (330) 829-2830.
Those interested in registering their vehicles should complete the verification form found on Opportunities for Ohioan's with Disabilities' website and then bring the form to their licensed medical practitioner to validate the individual's communication disability.
Completed forms can be sent via email at VIS-Administration@dps.ohio.gov, delivered in-person to a BMV or mailed to Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Attn: Remittance/DPU, P.O. Box 16521, Columbus OH 43216-6521
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/04/22/mount-union-raises-awareness-ohios-communication-disability-law/7292193001/ | 2022-04-22T09:24:04Z |
Abortion foes downplay complex post-Roe v. Wade realities
WASHINGTON (AP) — When a 10-year-old Ohio girl traveled to Indiana last month to end a pregnancy allegedly forced onto her by a rapist, several conservative politicians and TV pundits called the report a hoax.
After horrific details confirmed the case was real, some tried a new tact: claiming, without evidence, that the child could have still legally obtained an abortion in Ohio under a near-total abortion ban that exempts only mothers whose lives or major bodily functions are at risk once fetal cardiac activity is detected.
Catherine Glenn Foster, president of the anti-abortion Americans United for Life, added another defense for young rape victims: She told the House Judiciary Committee that a 10-year-old’s pregnancy “would probably impact her life and so, therefore, it would fall under any exception and would not be an abortion.”
In televised statements and interviews, anti-abortion advocates have used misleading rhetoric about abortion access to downplay fallout and complications from restrictive abortion laws as doctors, struggling to interpret laws that have largely been untested in courts, turn away pregnant patients for care.
Those efforts have had an immediate impact, casting a narrative about a post-Roe v. Wade world that overlooks how abortion laws enacted in recent weeks have complicated the way doctors treat rape victims, miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies.
More than half a dozen doctors interviewed by The Associated Press said they feel compromised and uncertain operating in an abortion landscape fundamentally changed by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that rejected nearly 50 years of precedent that abortion was a protected constitutional right.
“It’s a horrible position for health care providers to be in, to be unsure about what’s legal and what’s not legal, and to be questioning the care that they know that they should provide,” said Dr. Jennifer Kerns, an associate professor in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, who initially questioned reporting of the 10-year-old girl’s rape case, said in a Fox News Channel interview that she did not have to leave Ohio for abortion treatment, citing the state’s exemptions. Last week, Ohio Right to Life President Mike Gonidakis repeated the claim during a public forum: “She could have had that abortion here.” The law’s Republican sponsor said the same in a newspaper column published Thursday.
But it’s not as clear cut as they’ve suggested.
The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Service Commission confirmed in an analysis that the age of a mother, alone, would not allow a girl to legally access the procedure in the state. Doctors in Ohio are required to document a medical condition and rationale if they administer an abortion to provide life-saving treatment.
Yost’s office did not return a request for additional comment. Gonidakis laid out “different scenarios” to the AP under which the girl might have been able to access the abortion in Ohio, such as if a doctor agreed her life was at risk because of her age, while noting that he had not reviewed her medical records.
Across social media, some conservatives have also minimized concerns about access to treatment for ectopic pregnancies, calling it “still legal in every state.” An ectopic pregnancy is defined as one in which a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, where it has no chance of survival.
Earlier this month, abortion opponent Erin Morrow Hawley told the House Reform and Oversight Committee that ectopic pregnancies had become the subject of “misinformation.”
“There have been social media posts suggesting that women won’t get treated for an ectopic pregnancy because doctors might be afraid of performing the procedure, but that’s absolutely false,” said Hawley, an attorney at the religious nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom. “Treatment for an ectopic pregnancy is not, in fact, an abortion.”
State abortion laws, however, have fueled confusion.
Doctors generally agree that the procedure to an end an ectopic pregnancy, which typically includes medication or surgery to remove the pregnancy, is not the same as an abortion.
But women reportedly have been declined care in states that have severely restricted abortion access, like Ohio, where an abortion is banned once fetal cardiac activity is detected. Fetal heartbeats can still be present in ectopic pregnancies. In one case, a central Texas hospital told a physician not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured, per a letter from the Texas Medical Association.
In an email to the AP, Hawley said that doctors who have turned away ectopic pregnancy patients because of abortion bans are misinterpreting the laws.
Still, before Roe v. Wade was even overturned by the Supreme Court in June, some religious hospitals had policies against treating women for ectopic pregnancies.
And many states have not specified in their newly enacted abortion bans that an ectopic pregnancy can be treated as an exception. That’s left doctors in some states leery of ending the pregnancy, said Dr. Kate White, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Boston University School of Medicine. Lawmakers in West Virginia, for example, are considering an abortion ban that would carve out an exception for ectopic pregnancies.
“Clinicians may be afraid to treat it if the abortion law in their state does not explicitly carve out ectopic pregnancy. You can see their worry, ‘Hey, growing pregnancy, can’t interrupt it ever,’” White said. “They are afraid that the law is too broad.”
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Kelety reported from Phoenix. Associated Press writer Julie Carr Smyth in Columbus, Ohio contributed.
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Dr. Stuart Brown is an expert in having fun.
For more than 60 years, the 89-year-old psychiatrist and clinical researcher has studied the importance of play — in young and adult humans, as well as animals of all kinds.
Play is important for all of us on an instinctual level, his findings have suggested. In short, he believes we're our best selves when we're having fun.
Following years of private practice as a physician, Brown first dived into these studies as a psychiatrist at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. From there, he went on to start the nonprofit National Institute for Play, and he produced a three-part PBS series titled "The Promise of Play." He also coauthored the 2010 book "Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul."
In conjunction with Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta's "Chasing Life" podcast, CNN talked with Brown to discuss his work, and to learn more about how embracing play can lead to greater enjoyment and less stress.
This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
CNN: Why do we need play?
Stuart Brown: Like sleep and dreams or the immune system or the digestive system, play is part of the need of an animal for its developmental solidarity and social belonging. If you have play deprivation, you have long-term outcomes that are deleterious.
Play therefore is not trivial, not frivolous. It is important for physical and social health. I have studied 6,000 individuals and did a detailed review of their play backgrounds (and have seen) the importance and necessity of play itself and the consequences of play deprivation. One begins to see that play itself in giraffes, dogs, birds, bonobos and humans is a phenomenon of nature. It seems that the more learning an animal is capable of, the more important play is to the development of the species.
CNN: You mentioned play as being equally important to other animals. Is that really a thing?
Brown: It is! Rats, for instance, are very playful when they are developing. From weeks four to 15, all they do is wrestle and rough-and-tumble play with each other. If you surgically remove the cerebral cortex of a rat at birth, you would think that the subsequent play behavior would be totally messed up. But, lo and behold, these rats play almost indistinguishably from normal rats. This means that the wiring of rats' brains is subcortical. It's deep. It's fixed. When you consider that rats have the same neurotransmitters in their brain stem as we humans do, this suggests that all highly playful mammals have the capacity to play as a fundamental part of their instinct.
CNN: In the United States, adults tend to separate work and play. Is this a good idea?
Brown: In an ideal world, work and play should be indistinguishable. If you're a garbage collector in Brazil, that's a tough job and you're not paid much. But if you're drumming and dancing between pickups, you're enjoying the work and you're experiencing play. The choice of a vocation is important, and one hopes it would fit what engages that person, so work doesn't necessarily always feel like work. The evidence we get from animal play and brain size is that when play is fostered, competent learning and emotional stability and many other good things result.
If it is at all possible, we should be living lives where play is incorporated into everything we're doing. When I was a kid and we did evening dishes, we would sing rounds. That allowed a combination of pleasure and work to go together. I helped produce a series for the BBC called "Soul of the Universe." In it, I got to interview different Nobel laureates, and most of them didn't separate work and play. When they talked about what they were doing in their labs, they were like kids in the playground.
CNN: How does play differ for kids?
Brown: Kids need play from the very beginning. Parents should even consider it as they contemplate parenthood, and they should look at their own play lives to have some exploration into the joy their offspring needs to be nourished. Instead of saying, "I want my son to be a lawyer or a doctor," they should look at a child and say, "What is it that produces natural gleefulness for this child?" Maybe it's being tickled. Maybe it's listening to music. Maybe it's being tossed up in the air, or social contact with baby talk.
Very early on, you begin to get a sense of your child's natural play personality. From there, parents should let the child seek out and do a lot of the reinforcement based on their own natural play proclivities. I understand parenting is complex and made up of all kinds of things that happen. But play is a strong universal drive in all children. Noticing and reinforcing the natural play qualities of infants and seeing how their natural talents are often allied with their playfulness is an important part of parenting.
CNN: To what extent can kids learn through play?
Brown: Curiosity and play is in part guaranteed to add to the learning and competency of developing kids. This is why kids climb up slides and risk failing as they try the monkey bars — because learning to assess risk is definitely something kids do through play. The more they play, the more kids learn from others what constitutes capacity within their own bodies and how they socialize within the context of that. Good play is a learned language that requires time and exposure.
CNN: With the climate crisis impacting our ability to interact with the environment and the economy worsening for many, how do we make sure we incorporate play?
Brown: Despite everything going on around us, play allows us to explore what's possible. Innovation, creative problem solving — these are both related to the fulfillment of our playful nature. One of the reasons I think play is still a big part of human nature is that it helps us deal with a changing world. If you are rigid and fixed, you are not going to have room to try to check possibilities that might not otherwise exist for you.
Play is important in solving some of these tough problems we have. Empathy is learned in part through rough-and-tumble play in preschool. If you don't have tolerance for people who are different than you, it's easier to go to war.
CNN: How can each of us incorporate more playfulness into our everyday lives?
Brown: It's important for all of us to prioritize the things that give us joy. Whether it's a memory of a vacation or a relationship, I think we all have the capacity to reach into our psyche and body and find playfulness, and that is an important part of being human. Even if there are financial and emotional traumas, there still is room for a joke or playfulness or for humor.
Play can come in many different forms. I have a neighbor who has a friendly dog named Cookie. Just this morning, I went for a walk, and Cookie and I shared a little eye contact. She gave me a lick of the hand, I gave her a pat on the head. Afterward, I felt great. These were moments of playfulness. It can be part of every day. We need to look at play as if it's as important as brushing our teeth and getting a good night's sleep or having good nutrition. We need it all to thrive.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Demotech, Inc., the first to review and rate independent, regional and specialty insurers, has assigned a Financial Stability Rating® (FSR) of A, Exceptional, to Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc. This level of FSR is assigned to insurers who possess exceptional financial stability, readily available and liquid invested assets, an acceptable level of financial leverage, reasonable loss and loss adjustment expense reserves, and realistic pricing.
Demotech's President and co-founder, Joseph Petrelli, stated "It is Demotech's pleasure to include Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc. on the growing list of Demotech rated carriers. In an industry that seems to believe that one size fits all, Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc. continues to pride itself on developing solutions for auto owners, employers, and operators who need to insure their vehicles and drivers. With supply chain issues and logistics increasingly important to all stakeholders, their focus on finding a solution to provide commercial automobile insurance sets them apart."
Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc. (PPCI) is an admitted carrier for commercial auto insurance that develops solutions for auto owners, employers, and operators who need to insure their vehicles and drivers. PPCI provides coverage for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, limos, taxis, towing, waste hauling, paratransit, and more. They write commercial auto on an admitted basis in FL, IL, KS, KY, MA, NC, NJ, NM, NV, and SC. Visit https://ppci.primeis.com to learn how Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc. can assist your efforts.
Demotech, Inc. is a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of independent, regional and specialty insurers. Since 1985, Demotech has served the insurance industry by assigning Financial Stability Ratings® (FSRs) for Property & Casualty insurers and Title underwriters. Demotech's philosophy is to review and evaluate insurers based on their area of focus and execution of their business model rather than solely on financial size. Demotech was the first to review and rate independent regional and specialty insurers. Visit www.demotech.com for additional information on how we can assist you.
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Findings indicate a shortage of well-trained OT security personnel, human error, and lack of visibility into OT networks are responsible for increasing OT attacks worldwide.
SCADAfence launches 'OT Security Managed Services' to help alleviate the challenge of talent shortfall.
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SCADAfence, the global leader in cyber security for Operation Technology (OT) & Internet of Things (IoT) environments, today announced the publication of a global survey of OT cyber security professionals. The full report can be downloaded from the SCADAfence website.
The 2022 State of Operational Technology is the culmination of a survey of 3,500 OT security professionals on 6 continents. It offers sweeping insight into the minds of OT cyber security experts working in the critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.
Among the survey's key findings, 79% of OT experts believe human error is the greatest risk for compromise to OT systems. 83% of those surveyed believe there is a significant shortage of trained OT workers, with not enough new workers being trained to meet the growing demand. Additionally, 69% believe this shortage puts organizations at higher risk than ever before.
Survey results also show that experts believe that the lack of visibility into their OT/ICS networks is the biggest challenge to managing risks.
The survey also addressed the issue of successful IT-OT convergence, with 50% of respondents saying that proper communication between IT-OT teams is the biggest factor for success.
"SCADAfence commissioned this global survey because we know this is a critical time for OT and IoT security, and we wanted to fully understand the state of OT security preparedness on a global level," said Elad Ben-Meir, CEO of SCADAfence. "These results give everyone direction on what needs to happen next. It provides a roadmap for organizations in the critical infrastructure and industrial sectors on how to increase their ability to prevent a possible cyber attack and prevent downtime."
In response to the findings in this survey, in particular the severe lack of qualified OT security workers, SCADAfence has officially launched Managed Services for OT security. This program allows industrial manufacturers to outsource their OT security to SCADAfence's team of experts. The benefits of the program include faster detection and response time, almost real-time threat detection, and a better understanding of the state of the organization's OT security. For full details on OT managed services, visit SCADAfence's website.
About SCADAfence:
SCADAfence is the global technology leader in OT & IoT cybersecurity. SCADAfence offers a full suite of industrial cybersecurity products that provides full coverage of large-scale networks, offering best-in-class network monitoring, asset discovery, governance, remote access, and IoT device security. A Gartner 'Cool Vendor' in 2020, SCADAfence delivers proactive security and visibility to some of the world's most complex OT networks, including the largest manufacturing facility in Europe. SCADAfence enables organizations in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and building management industries to operate securely, reliably, and efficiently. To learn more, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn.
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joan.levin@scadafence.com
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Seasoned Leader of Business Growth Brings Expertise to HR Technology
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apploi, the leading human capital management platform for healthcare employers, today announced that Natalie Lambert joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing Apploi's customer success and sales teams. Lambert comes with twenty years of experience in both the healthcare and human capital management space, with particular expertise in helping employers recruit within specialized markets.
Lambert is no stranger to mission-driven talent acquisition and management platforms. In addition to her four years as Upwork's Vice President of Enterprise Success and Marketplace Growth, she has held positions as Hireology's Vice President of Success, and as Vice President of Sales for Brooksource, a human capital management solution for technical resources.
"Natalie is a proven leader, both of people and of processes," said Apploi CEO Adam Lewis. "All the way from startups to Fortune 100 companies, she's seen it all, and she's scaled it all. She's already got Apploi's mission in her DNA, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome her to the team."
For Apploi's customers, the fight for quality healthcare talent is especially pressing. Healthcare is experiencing worker shortages far more extreme than average, with staff shortages causing ripple effects across patient care and the entire industry's reputation.
Apploi offers a solution, with tools that support super-speed hiring and onboarding, multi-channel job distribution, and automated hiring workflows. But to keep up with healthcare's formidable needs, Apploi also has to keep on scaling. That's where Lambert comes in: to help position Apploi for long-term success.
"After years of working with employers to find new and specialized talent, you start to see patterns," said Lambert. "The same challenges persist, leaving both employers and skilled talent frustrated. It's been the greatest reward in my career that I can help flip that script and actually help businesses go from a really tough spot to being fully staffed and thriving. With Apploi, the impact is so clear. We make finding talent easier for our clients so they can focus on quality healthcare for their patients and their communities. I couldn't ask for anything better."
Apploi is the leading human capital management platform specializing in high-volume people hiring for healthcare. Apploi streamlines the hiring process from candidate acquisition to hired. Working with 7,000+ healthcare organizations across the US today, Apploi simplifies the hiring process to reduce days-to-hire and get more healthcare workers into roles faster. To learn more about Apploi, visit: www.apploi.com.
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Discovery Center invites guests to mosey on down for Day of the Cowboy
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansans have been invited to mosey on down to the Flint Hills Discovery Center for the National Day of the Cowboy.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center says residents are invited to join staff for National Day of the Cowboy between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. It said the festivities will celebrate the national icon, history and culture of the American West.
Staff invited Kansans to wrangle up the family for a day filled with activities to embrace the Wild West. Guests will be able to meet rodeo queens, dress up like a cowboy and take western-style photos. Attendees can also hitch a carriage ride until 1 p.m.
“National Day of the Cowboy is a fun and educational way to honor the American cowboy and the ranchers today who continue that legacy,” says Jonathan Mertz, FHDC Event Supervisor. “Celebrating and sharing this icon with the community is something we look forward to every year.”
The Discovery Center also said guests will be able to brush up their skills in branding, bison chip tossing, roping and more.
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Aviation pioneer: Amelia Earhart to be honored with statue at U.S. Capitol
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - One of the most famous pilots in aviation history will have special recognition in the U.S. Capitol.
According to U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, Amelia Earhart will be honored on July 27 with a Congressional Statue Dedication Ceremony.
“A bold and inspiring aviator, Amelia Earhart soared into the history books, setting flight records and breaking barriers. She led the way for thousands of women to pursue their dreams – whether that was in aviation or to break their own new barriers,” Moran said.
KWCH reports the bronze statue would match a second Earhart statue that would be placed at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison.
“Kansas is known as the ‘Air Capital of the World,’ and the placement of the Earhart Statue furthers our commitment to that industry. As the birthplace of Earhart, we commend the city of Atchison and its leaders who worked diligently to make this statue possible,” Marshall said.
According to the senators, Earhart’s statue will be the 10th woman represented among the 100 statues within the National Statuary Hall Collection.
Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She disappeared on a flight in July 1937.
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Report: Dog contracted monkeypox from its owners
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
(CNN) - A monkeypox case in France appears to have spread from humans to a dog.
According to a case published in the Lancet Medical Journal, two men who live in the same household contracted the virus.
About two weeks later, their dog, a four-year-old Italian greyhound, started to have symptoms of monkeypox and tested positive.
The couple said they co-slept with their dog.
This is believed to be the first human-to-dog transmission of the monkeypox virus.
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MANASSAS, Va., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, US homeowners learned they gained a record-breaking $1.2T in tappable home equity (Nasdaq).1 Additional reporting from the frontlines today adds depth to the new high-water mark.
"Tappable equity" is the borrowing limit set from the net of home value and mortgage balance. Homeowners can tap home equity and convert it to cash through financial tools like a home equity line of credit (HELOC), a home equity loan, or cash-out refinancing. The hashtag has trended on Twitter.
Today, consumer-direct mortgage lender Strong Home Mortgage LLC reports growing demand to its nationwide 1-800-CASHOUT hotline and 1800cashout website domain. "What we're hearing and seeing right now paints a clear picture," says President Mike Peoples. "Significant home equity combined with an increasing need for cashflow makes any conversion between the two very desirable." The hotline and website have been fielding nationwide interest since June 6.
The $207,000 in median tappable equity¹ is good news for US households, and it signals an acceleration in the trend line. In March 2022, the figure was $185,000 (Marketwatch)2 or 21% higher than the $153,000 announced August 2021 (The Mortgage Reports).3
These reports begin to offset what has been a tough last week for American consumers. On Friday, inflation reached a 40-year high at 8.6% (Bloomberg).4 On Saturday, average gas prices hit $5.00 for the first time (Time).5 The Fed has now hiked interest rates three times since March. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, had forecasted an "economic hurricane" (CNBC)6 which now seems prescient.
But converting home equity to cashflow is more than combating economic stressors. It also fuels the popularity of HELOCs.7 "Homeowners view tappable equity as an efficient means to boost renovation budgets and potentially further increase home values," shares Peoples. Remodeling can then capitalize on house hacking, remote work, multigenerational living, and other developing opportunities.
Strong Home Mortgage sees exponential growth ahead for home equity solutions. Peoples adds, "There's no end in sight for tappable equity because home equity loans and helocs empower consumers — and that's not easy to achieve right now."
You can hear the company's radio spots on YouTube, SoundCloud, and ReverbNation.
Strong Home Mortgage is a veteran-owned, consumer-direct lender licensed in 46 US states and Washington DC. Borrowers enjoy single point-of-contact communications during the home mortgage process with fewer handoffs, more availability, better dialogue, and smoother closing. The company averages 4.8 stars across 6,000+ reviews. This includes 97% recommended on Lending Tree where the company is recognized as a "Top 10 Lender in Customer Satisfaction" for three quarters running [Q3/Q4 2021, Q1/2022].
Strong Home Mortgage LLC| NMLS # 1675638|nmlsconsumeraccess.org| Equal Housing Lender| RI Licensed Lender│ MA Lender License # ML-1675638│ AZ Mortgage Banker License # 0950815│ Licensed by NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance| CA loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law License
¹ Nasdaq, "US Homeowners Now Have a Record $11 Trillion in Tappable Home Equity," 06/13/22.
2 Marketwatch, "Tappable Home Equity Has Hit a Record High," 03/03/22.
3 The Mortgage Reports, "US Homeowners Have $153K Tappable Home Equity on Average," 08/24/21.
4 Bloomberg, "US Inflation Quickens to 40-Year High," 06/10/22.
5 Time, "Average US Gas Price Hits $5 Per Gallon for First Time," 06/11/22.
6 CNBC, "Jamie Dimon Says 'Brace Yourself' for an Economic Hurricane," 06/01/22.
7 Time, "Home Equity Loans Are Making a Comeback," 06/03/22.
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Eric Townsend
VP, Marketing
Strong Home Mortgage LLC
Headquarters:
9408 Grant Avenue, Suite #302
Manassas, VA 20110 NMLS #1675638
Office: 571.499.4305
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA), in connection with the proposed acquisition of IEA by MasTec, Inc. ("MasTec"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, IEA shareholders will receive $14.00 per share in cash and 0.0483 shares of MasTec common stock for each IEA share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $17.85 based upon MasTec's August 3, 2022 closing price of $79.72. If you own IEA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/iea
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: RADA), in connection with the proposed merger of RADA with Leonardo DRS Inc. ("Leonardo DRS"). Upon completion of the transaction, Leonardo DRS will acquire 100% of the share capital in RADA in exchange for approximately 19.5% equity ownership to RADA shareholders in the combined company. If you own RADA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/rada
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Revenue of $3.2 million reflecting year-over-year and sequential quarterly growth
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, today reported results for the second quarter of 2022 ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2022, Financial Highlights (Compared to the Second Quarter of 2021)
- Revenue increased to $3.2 million from $3.1 million in the second quarter of last year, and from $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2022. Additional progress was achieved on replacing the revenue decline from the legacy business with new revenues from the IoT business.
- Gross margin of 40% compared to 58%, reflecting the high transitional costs associated with deploying new IoT projects ahead of the start of the associated recurring revenue streams, and the temporarily higher costs of material and shipping due to disruptions in the global supply chain.
- Research and Development expenses increased to $0.93 million compared to $0.59 million, reflecting increased investment in R&D to enhance existing solutions and to develop new products in the IoT and Cyber Security sectors.
- Sales and Marketing expenses of $0.76 million compared to $0.38 million, reflecting investment in proactive sales strategy to expand SuperCom's footprint in the European and North American markets.
- General and Administrative expenses of $1.3 million compared to $1.0 million, reflecting growth in the Company's overall operations.
- EBITDA of -$0.72 million compared to $0.68 million, reflecting an increase in COGS and operating expenses to support the launch of new projects and the Company's global growth plan.
- Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.05.
- Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was $3.9 million on June 30, 2022, compared to $4.6 million at the end of 2021.
Recent Business Highlights:
- Won a new EM contract in Kentucky with a leading private probation services provider, which facilitates SuperCom's strategic expansion into the Southeast US. The first order of over 50 units has already been placed and is expected to start generating recurring revenues soon.
- Signed a second and a third new GPS monitoring contract in Idaho with two County Juvenile Departments, which will use SuperCom's PureTrack GPS smartphone products to monitor their caseload for location compliance.
- Won a contract with a new customer in Southern California to deploy SuperCom's PureSecurity Electronic Monitoring Suite. The new customer is a long-standing provider of products and services to the Criminal Justice market with operations primarily in Southern California.
- Secured a new GPS monitoring contract in Texas to monitor juvenile probation clients.
- Awarded a contract with the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care for a full-scale high-security Juvenile electronic monitoring project to deploy SuperCom's PureSecurity Electronic Monitoring (EM) Suite. This project marks SuperCom's third national electronic monitoring project in Sweden and its fifth national project in the Nordic countries.
- Won and launched Croatia's first full-scale electronic monitoring project in the country, which will deploy SuperCom's PureSecurity Electronic Monitoring Suite. The project was formally awarded earlier this year through a formal bid process conducted by Croatia's Ministry of Justice and Administration.
- Won and launched new projects in California, US valued at up to over $5 million over five years to provide programming and rehabilitation services to various organizations.
- Secured a new governmental electronic monitoring contract in Wyoming. The contracting agency is an Adult and Juvenile Probation Agency with plans to use SuperCom's PureTrack GPS smartphone products to monitor their caseload for location compliance.
- Continued to strengthen the Company's global sales division, now headed by a new VP of sales and sales managers with industry expertise, to execute an active outreach sales strategy.
- Maintained increased investment in the Company's R&D division, with experienced engineers, product managers and quality assurance personnel, with expertise to serve the Company's growing government customer base.
Management Commentary:
"We continued to progress on multiple fronts in the second quarter. Revenue reached $3.2 million, reflecting year-over-year growth and 5.5% quarterly sequential growth as well. Revenue growth was driven by new project launches in Europe and North America, as well as new orders with existing customers. Moreover, the IoT division grew faster than the decline in the legacy business again this quarter. Our focus on the IoT tracking business continues to drive our expansion on top of a strong customer base generating roughly 83% recurring revenue in recent years," commented Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom.
"Over the past few months, we were awarded new contracts in Idaho, California, Texas, and Kentucky in the US, as well as in Croatia and Sweden in Europe. With each new contract win, we continue to expand our reach and brand awareness leading to more wins in both adjacent and distant locations," Mr. Trabelsi continued.
"Near term, we expect to layer in new revenue from our many new contract wins. We only recently won a number of them and expect that the associated revenue will only begin to contribute to our financial results in the coming quarters. We also expect our significant investments in R&D to continue to pay off as we maintain our leading edge in technology and release new products, while our new proactive sales approach expedites our market expansion. The unique nature of our industry provides resilience through market cycles and volatile economic conditions. We believe that this, together with our high win rates in competitive RFPs and steady recurring revenue base, provides strong tailwinds through potential recessionary environments and continued growth in the years ahead," concluded Mr. Trabelsi.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call today, August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (3:30 p.m. Israel time) to discuss the second quarter results, followed by a question and answer session.
Conference Call Dial-In Information:
Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time / 3:30 p.m. Israel Time
U.S. toll-free: 877-545-0523
Israel toll-free: 1-809-423-853
International: 973-528-0016
Access Code: 583763
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.
About SuperCom
Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, throughout the world. Through its proprietary e-government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring, and building and access automation. For more information, visit www.supercom.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded or followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding business and economic trends, the anticipated effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on travel and physical locations, the levels of consumer, business and economic confidence generally, the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak and severity of such outbreak, the pace of recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak, the effect on our supply chain, our ability to implement cost containment and business recovery strategies and resulting anticipated impact of such outbreak on our business, financial condition and results of operations, the adverse effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business or the market price of our ordinary shares, and other risks and uncertainties described in the forward looking statements and in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 4, 2022, our reports on Form 6-K filed from time to time with the SEC and our other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
Results presented in this press release are based on management's estimated unaudited analysis of financial results for the presented periods. SuperCom's independent registered accounting firm has not audited the financial data discussed in this press release. During the course of SuperCom's quarter- and fiscal year-end closing procedures and review process, SuperCom may identify items that would require it to make adjustments, which may be material, to the information presented in this press release. As a result, the estimate financial results constitute forward-looking information and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including possible adjustments to such results.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this release of operating results also contains non-GAAP financial measures, which SuperCom believes are the principal indicators of the operating and financial performance of its business. Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures provided are useful to investors' understanding and assessment of the Company's on-going core operations and prospects for the future, as the charges eliminated are not part of the day-to-day business or reflective of the core operational activities of the Company. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as a basis for strategic decisions, forecasting future results and evaluating the Company's current performance. However, such measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the schedules attached to this release.
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Healright and Kroger Health Bring the Power of Food as Medicine to the Pharmacy Without a Prescription
WINDERMERE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Micronutrition, a KEEN Growth Capital portfolio company dedicated to evidence-based nutrition, announced a Kroger Health partnership to help consumers manage their own health by bringing the power of food as medicine into The Little Clinic of over 225 Kroger Health stores with the launch of Healright Daily Micronutrition.
"We are excited to expand Healright from direct-to-consumer, healthcare professionals and corporate wellness to retail customers," said Jonathan Smiga, co-founder and CEO of Advanced Micronutrition. "With increasing demand for self-directed health solutions with demonstrated performance, Kroger Health is a key partner as they serve as a healthcare destination."
Healright Daily Micronutrient Bars, in four delicious flavors including Caramel Apple Fig, Chocolate Cherry Pomegranate, Lemon Blueberry and Peanut Butter Banana, are a unique blend of clinically-proven micronutrients and fiber that use food and natural ingredients as the delivery system to support metabolic health, without additional diet or lifestyle changes.
Backed by science with 15 years of clinical research, Healright studies showed significant improvements in gut performance and health markers for:
- Cholesterol & Triglycerides
- Insulin Resistance
- Chronic Inflammation
- Weight Management
In Kroger Health stores mid August, for the price of a coffee drink, consumers will have access to Healright Daily Micronutrient Bars. These will fill in nutrient gaps for positive outcomes from the 8-week program, impacting metabolic health using food, not just medications. For more information, clinical studies and a How It Works video, visit healright.com.
About Healright
Healright is evidence-based nutrition that bridges the gap between dietary supplements and medications with clinically proven outcomes, no serious side effects and 95% compliance. This unique blend of micronutrients and fiber was developed by a group of esteemed scientists at Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland (CHRCO/CHORI) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Healright is owned and distributed by Advanced Micronutrition. Learn more at healright.com.
About Advanced Micronutrition
Advanced Micronutrition is a KEEN Growth Capital portfolio company dedicated to evidence-based nutrition that supports solutions for acute and chronic ailment management by bridging the gap between prescription medications and traditional supplements. Advanced Micronutrition serves as a platform to unite food as medicine companies backed by science. Learn more at foodmed.health.
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"This is serious business; lives are at stake. We do everything we can to relieve the suffering and stigma of substance use disorders. We save lives by helping individuals find recovery and supporting their families and communities in the process…"
– Dr. Heidi Ginter, RCA Chief Medical Officer for Massachusetts
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When Recovery Centers of America helps even one person break free from addiction, we help every person that is impacted by that person's substance use – family, friends, coworkers, therapists, law enforcement, and the list goes on and on.
During this National Recovery Month, with substance use disorder rates at an all-time high, RCA reminds us that freeing one life from the grip of addiction impacts entire communities. RCA treats hundreds of individuals a day, collaterally helping countless communities of people every year end their suffering, too.
"My addiction destroyed my family," says Vincent Douglas, alumni coordinator at RCA's Bracebridge Hall in Maryland. "I had burned every bridge. In my mind, the only options I had left were death or jail. I went into treatment, at first, just to feel better. But here I am, 7 years sober. I'm a dad now. I'm a coach. When I healed, everyone else could heal."
Douglas started abusing pills as a young teen, then got hooked on heroin. He spent every day, all day, for more than a decade feeding that addiction. His moment of clarity came, and he chose life. Now he works at Recovery Centers of America helping others start and maintain their sobriety journey.
"There's still a stigma associated with addiction recovery," Douglas said. "It's time to recover out loud so other people can see that addiction is a disease, and we have the solution."
Serious Treatment for Serious Problems
RCA is committed to saving lives. Expanding its mental health treatment enables RCA to treat underlying causes of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Dr. Peter Vernig joined the team with the focus of expanding RCA's behavioral health strategy.
"We already provide mental health services in our existing programs for people with co-occurring disorders," Vernig said. "What we have done is expand to treat people whose primary concern is mental illness, with or without a drug or alcohol use problem."
Vernig, a renowned psychologist with decades in the mental health field, says when a person's coping mechanisms – such as drugs or alcohol – are peeled away, that's when mental health issues can start to come to the forefront.
"We address more than just the substance use, which is often a symptom. We treat the underlying illness which is the source of the problem: it can be depression, anxiety, trauma, or other issues," Vernig said. "By treating the source at RCA, not just symptoms, a person may have a better chance to achieve lasting recovery."
Recognizing the growing need, mental health treatment is offered with or without a substance use disorder. And evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment programs are customized to each person's individual needs. Programs include PRISE, Discover, Evolutions, RESCU, Frontline, Thrive and Balance.
No one knows better about the ripple effects of addiction than the staff at RCA, many of whom once sought treatment at one of our many facilities, then found purpose in employment here so they could give back and help others in need.
"As we recover, our families recover," Douglas said. "As I recover, my entire community recovers, my friends recover, my family, even people you don't even know."
Recovery Month kicks off today with observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug and alcohol abuse has risen sharply in recent years. The pandemic was no friend to addiction, exacerbating an already rampant problem. Drug overdose deaths rose another 15% in 2021, with more than 107,000 falling victim. Alcohol-related deaths continue to be responsible for over 5% of all deaths worldwide.
Fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids, are the latest growing threat, terrorizing communities and claiming more lives each year. Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin which can lead to rapid overdose and death. It is often mixed with heroin and other non-opioid drugs, putting many unsuspecting drug users at risk. RCA is leading the way with therapies and programs to combat this new threat.
Dr. Heidi Ginter, RCA's Chief Medical Officer for Massachusetts, knows all too well the devastation being created by fentanyl. The New England states have been hit particularly hard.
"Fentanyl is so potent, we have adjusted our medication protocols to ensure patients feel comfortable fast," Ginter says. "If a patient's withdrawal symptoms can be managed quickly and effectively, that person will be better positioned to do the ongoing work in their recovery."
Dr. Ginter uses every tool – medication and behavioral techniques - at her disposal to help people stay alive and engaged in treatment.
We've Heard All The Excuses; The Time is Always Right Now
Getting someone to finally say 'Yes' to treatment can be one of the biggest hurdles to overcome.
"I justified my addiction in any way I could," Douglas said. "I had a million excuses to keep using, but my addiction left a huge wake of destruction for not only myself but everyone around me. It's like when you're an addict, the people around you are forced to be addicts, too. Getting clean saved my life and let everyone dealing with my addiction finally heal."
"There literally is no excuse good enough to keep using," Douglas said. "The right time to get clean is always right now."
Recovery Centers of America is dedicated to helping patients achieve a life of recovery through evidence-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment, as well as treatment for mental health disorders. RCA has ten inpatient facilities in Earleville and Waldorf (near Washington D.C.), Maryland, Danvers and Westminster, Massachusetts; Devon (near Philadelphia), and Monroeville (near Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania; South Amboy and Mays Landing, NJ; St. Charles, Illinois (outside of Chicago), and Indianapolis, Indiana. A full spectrum of outpatient treatment is also provided at many of these facilities. Patients can obtain immediate substance use disorder care and mental health treatment by calling 1-800-Recovery with complimentary transportation provided in most cases. For the third year, RCA is recognized as having multiple sites atop Newsweek's 2022 America's Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence.
For media inquiries, contact Joe E Carmean at j.carmean@recoverycoa.com.
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Crumbl Cookies preps employees as opening day closes in
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka’s latest cookie shop is getting its employees ready for opening day.
Crumbl Cookie trained its workers Tuesday, May 3, since the store’s soft opening is planned for Thursday, May 5. The store will offer a rotating menu, with six cookie varieties each week, five other cookies will change weekly, but milk chocolate chip cookies will always be on the menu.
Crumbl plans to announce the weekly menu options each Sunday night on social media and through its app.
“Depending on what flavor profile you pick, you are going to have a different experience, but there are no bad cookies, you could never go wrong,” said the Topeka Crumbl co-owner, Darren Haddock. “A good way to do it, I think for your first time, we sell a 6-pack box, you can get 1 of every flavor, take it home we sell a little cookie cutter. They are made for sharing.”
The Topeka store will be the 7th store in Kansas. Other store locations include two in the Wichita area and four in Kansas City.
The location is next to Target located at 2139 SW Wanamaker St.
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More than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for the next eight days, in search of invasive Burmese pythons that will bring in thousands of dollars in prize money.
The python hunt officially began Friday morning and runs through 5 p.m. on Aug. 15, according to officials who gathered in Miami to kick off the annual event.
“This is significant because every python removed is one less invasive species preying on our native birds, mammals and reptiles,” said Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Since 2000, more than 17,000 pythons have been removed from the Everglades ecosystem, according to a news release. Burmese pythons, which are not native to Florida, prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. A female python can lay as many as 100 eggs a year.
Cash prizes of up to $2,500 are available in both the professional and novice categories for those who remove the most pythons, officials said. There are additional prizes for the longest python in each category. Each python must be dead, with hunters facing disqualification if they kill them inhumanely or kill a native snake.
So far, the registered hunters represent 32 states and Canada. Registrations are being accepted throughout the competition. It costs $25 to register and participants must also complete an online training course. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/python-hunt-800-compete-to-remove-floridas-invasive-snakes/ | 2022-08-05T20:29:16Z |
Number one for the ninth year in a row and ranked in the top three spots for all 10 specialties
BOSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Children's Hospital is the number one pediatric hospital in the nation for the ninth year in a row according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll.
"These last few years have been extremely challenging, not just for hospitals, but for everyone. This ranking is a testament to the extraordinary work and resolve of our entire Boston Children's family and a tribute to their dedication to the patients, families and communities we are privileged to serve," says President and CEO Kevin B. Churchwell, MD. "We are honored to be recognized again as the nation's leading children's hospital, and we are proud of our unwavering commitment to improving and advancing the health and well-being of children -- everywhere and every day."
Boston Children's 2022-23 rankings:
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U.S. News introduced the Best Children's Hospitals rankings in 2007 to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available in consultation with their doctors and other medical professionals. The rankings are the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals.
The Best Children's Hospitals methodology factors objective measures such as patient outcomes, including mortality and infection rates, as well as health equity and available clinical resources and compliance with best practices. To calculate the Best Children's Hospitals rankings, U.S. News gathered relevant data from children's hospitals in early 2022 and from pediatric physicians and other healthcare organizations as well as available clinical resources, compliance with best practices, and efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion among patients and staff in 2022.
For more information, visit Best Children's Hospitals and use #BestHospitals on Facebook and Twitter.
Boston Children's Hospital is ranked the #1 children's hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is a pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, its discoveries have benefited both children and adults since 1869. Today, 3,000 researchers and scientific staff, including 11 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 25 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 10 Howard Hughes Medical Investigators comprise Boston Children's research community. Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children's is now a 415-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care. For more, visit our Answers blog and follow us on social media @BostonChildrens, @BCH_Innovation, Facebook and YouTube.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bombing outside the Russian Embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday killed two members of the embassy staff and at least one Afghan civilian in a rare attack on a foreign diplomatic mission in Afghanistan.
The blast went off at the entrance to the embassy’s consular section, where Afghans were waiting for news about their visas, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry and the state news agency RIA Novosti. A Russian diplomat had emerged from the building to call out the names of candidates for visas when the explosion occurred, the agency said.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast, the latest in a series of bombings and other attacks since the Taliban seized power a year ago, deposing a Western-backed government and capping their 20-year insurgency.
Monday’s bombing, however, appeared to the first to target a foreign diplomatic mission in Kabul since the Taliban takeover. The campaign of attacks has largely targeted Taliban positions or mosques of minority groups, particularly Shiites. They have largely been blamed on the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan, which opposes the Taliban and harbors a virulent hatred of Shiites, considering them heretics.
It was not immediately clear why militants targeted the Russian Embassy in particular.
The Russian mission is one of only a couple of international missions still operating and performing consular services in Kabul — and the only European one. Most nations closed their embassies when the Taliban captured Kabul in August 2021 as the U.S. and NATO withdrew their troops. No country has recognized the Taliban government.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the explosion “a terrorist act, absolutely unacceptable.”
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the embassy enhanced its security after the attack and additional Taliban authorities, including intelligence agents, were brought in.
“Let’s hope that the organizers of this terrorist act and its perpetrators will be punished,” Lavrov said.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said an unknown militant set off an explosive device right outside the consular section’s entrance. It said two members of the diplomatic mission were killed, “and there are also casualties among Afghan citizens.”
Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said at least one Afghan civilian was killed and 10 others wounded.
Zadran said security forces saw and shot the suicide bomber before he could get closer to the crowd outside the embassy. It was not immediately clear if the attacker was able to set off the blast before being shot, or if the gunfire detonated the explosives.
Attacks on embassies were rare even during the two-decade war between the Taliban and the Western-backed government. In 2017, the Taliban set off a massive truck bomb in a district where many government buildings and embassies were located, killing more than 90 Afghans and heavily damaging the nearby German Embassy. In 2015, a Taliban car bomb went off by the Spanish Embassy, killing a security guard.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in late June that Russia is trying to build relations with the Taliban and that Russia wants to see all the ethnic groups in Afghanistan take part in running the country.
Although Moscow has designated the Taliban as a terrorist group, the Taliban have representation in Russia and a delegation attended the recent St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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Litvinova reported from Tallinn, Estonia. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-blast-outside-russian-embassy-in-kabul-casualties-reported/ | 2022-09-05T17:35:30Z |
US Soccer agrees to equal pay deal
By Wayne Sterling, CNN
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the United States Women’s National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) and the United States National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) have agreed to a deal that achieves “equal pay and set the global standard moving forward in international soccer.”
US Soccer, under the agreements, will become “the first Federation in the world to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money” awarded to the teams for participating in World Cups.
“This is a truly historic moment,” said US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone in a statement on Wednesday. “These agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world.”
Cone added: “US Soccer and the USWNT and USMNT players have reset their relationship with these new agreements and are leading us forward to an incredibly exciting new phase of mutual growth and collaboration as we continue our mission to become the preeminent sport in the United States.”
As part of the agreement, US Soccer will share a portion of its “broadcast, partner and sponsorship revenue with a 50/50 split of that share divided equally between USWNT and USMNT.”
“They said equal pay for men and women was not possible, but that did not stop us and we went ahead and achieved it,” said Walker Zimmerman, member of the USNSTPA leadership group.
“We hope this will awaken others to the need for this type of change, and will inspire FIFA and others around the world to move in the same direction,” added Zimmerman.
The deal also encompasses other areas such child care, parental leave, short-term disability, mental health impairment, travel and equal quality of venues and field playing surfaces.
“We hope that this agreement and its historic achievements in not only providing for equal pay but also in improving the training and playing environment for National Team players will similarly serve as the foundation for continued growth of women’s soccer both in the United States and abroad,” said USWNT player and USWNTPA President Becky Sauerbrunn.
Actress Jessica Chastain tweeted “Gooooooal!” after the announcement was made public, reflecting the mood of many on social media.
Earlier this year, US Soccer and the USWNT reached an agreement to end a dispute over equal pay dating back to March 2019 when the USWNT filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against US Soccer.
As part of the agreement, US Soccer paid $22 million to the players in the case as well as an additional $2 million into an account “to benefit USWNT players in their post-career goals and charitable efforts related to women’s and girls’ soccer,” according to a joint statement from US Soccer and the USWNT.
Wednesday’s equal pay announcement comes six months before the USMNT is scheduled to take part in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which begins on November 21.
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Enjoy deals and discounts with the Company that has celebrated mothers and strong, passionate women since 1955
LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moms have a special place at Natural Grocers®. After all, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S. was co-founded by Margaret Isely – a nurturing, passionate, progressive mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Natural Grocers will be thanking all the moms out there with Mother's Day deals, gifts, recipes and more, throughout May.
NATURAL GROCERS' ORIGINAL MOTHER: MARGARET ISELY
With the current nationwide store count of 162 locations, it might surprise some to know that Natural Grocers started sixty-seven years ago with one woman's quest for health empowerment. In 1955, shortly after the birth of Margaret and Philip Isely's second child, Margaret became ill. When conventional approaches did not provide adequate relief, she turned to the Nutrition Education mavericks of the time. With the implementation of eating nutrient-dense, natural foods and taking dietary supplements, she saw remarkable benefits. This became the foundation for a dream: that everyone should have access to nutrition education and live in a healthy, regenerating environment.
Borrowing $200 to help feed the family and put gas in the car, Margaret and Philip went door-to-door in Golden, Colorado, lending out books on nutrition and giving out samples of whole grain bread. They would return a week or so later, discuss nutrition and take orders for supplements, bread, and other natural nourishing whole foods. Margaret's passion spread throughout the community and the original store, (still operating) opened circa 1958, on the now iconic, West Colfax Avenue.
Margaret's zeal continues as Natural Grocers seeks to empower healthier communities through knowledge, access and world-class customer-service all over the United States. Additionally, women continue to have a strong leadership presence within Natural Grocers.[i]
- 48% of store managers and 50% of assistant store managers are women.
- 51% of director-level managers and above are women.
MOTHER'S DAY DEALS, GIFTS AND RECIPES FROM NATURAL GROCERS
With an origin story like this, it stands to reason that Natural Grocers customers are invited to celebrate and pamper moms in a cost-effective fashion this May.
- May 6 – 8: Customers will have the opportunity to save on special Mother's Day deals and gifts over the weekend.[ii] With savings up to 43% off, these Always Affordablesm gifts are even more economical.
- April 29 – May 21: Shoppers can get additional savings on groceries, supplements and gifts.[iii]
{N}POWER FAMILY PERKS
Members of {N}power®, Natural Grocers' free loyalty program, will have access to additional Mother's Day promotions on groceries and gifts throughout the store, including:
- May 6 – 8: {N}power members will receive a FREE 3-ounce Theo® Chocolate Bar. Limit 1 per {N}power account, while supplies last.[iv]
- Through May 21: {N}power members can enjoy discounts on quality ingredients for an affordable brunch with a Natural Grocers good4u® Meal Deal. Feed a family of six for under $15 with Sausage Egg Bites vegetarian options under $16).[v]
GIFT OF NUTRITIONAL COACHING + $5 COUPON
For those looking for one more gift idea for mom, (or themselves) Natural Grocers invites its customers to book a FREE, one-hour in-person, phone or video nutritional health coaching session and earn a $5 Natural Grocers coupon.[vi]
- Book a session with a Nutritional Health Coach.
- Sign up to join {N}power here: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/join
- Follow Natural Grocers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for recipes, tips, local events and discount reminders.
- For media requests and/or press inquiries, please contact media@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i] As reported in the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report. Natural Grocers reports and other filings with the SEC are available, free of charge at http://investors.naturalgrocers.com
[ii] Offers are available for in store purchases at participating Natural Grocers stores. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rainchecks. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[iii] Unless otherwise noted, offers are available only from 4/29/22 to 5/21/22 and are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at participating stores. Quantity limited to stock on hand, no rainchecks. Unless otherwise noted, all discounts are on regular prices, cannot be redeemed for store credit or cash, or combined with other offers. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[iv] Offers are available for in store purchases at participating Natural Grocers stores. Limit 1 per {N}power account. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rainchecks.
[v] {N}power® offers are available only to registered members and are subject to program terms and conditions available at www.naturalgrocers.com/npower. Natural Grocers' loyalty program is free to join and offers exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other members-only features. To join {N}power, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/join or text 'organic' to 72345.
[vi] No purchase necessary. Coupon is redeemable only for in-store purchases at participating Natural Grocers stores. Promotion subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law. Minimum $5 purchase required.
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Jorge Ybarra
Jorge Ybarra, age 67 of Temple, passed from this life Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 pm with a Holy Rosary recited at 7 pm Monday, August 8, 2022, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.
Jorge was born on October 13, 1954, to Ray and Amalia Ybarra in Temple, Texas. He graduated from Temple High School and worked for H.E.B. and Jack Hillard Distribution in Temple.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Amalia Ybarra; brothers, Victor Ybarra, and Ray Ybarra; sister, Dolores Moreno; nephew, Carlos Ybarra; and great nephew, Little Vic Ybarra.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his loving wife, Lydia Salinas Ybarra; son, Jay Ybarra and wife, Erica; daughter, Claudia Tucci and husband, CSM (Ret.) Michael A. Tucci; brothers, Eddie Ybarra, Roy Ybarra and wife, Christy, Stevie Ybarra, and Jamie Ybarra and wife, Norma; sisters, Regina Martinez and husband, Basillio, Hope Fuentes and husband, Johnny Reyes, Mary Ramos, Rachel Knighton and husband, Anthony Estrada, Rita Josey, and Anna Taylor and wife, Erin; grandchildren, Sgt. Nick Jorge Tucci, Bella Amalia Tucci, Vinny Tucci, Amalia Ybarra, Delilah Tucci, Dora Tucci, and Melissa Bickel; several nephews and nieces; and several great nephews and great nieces.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caring staff of Amedisys Hospice Care, and Baylor Scott & White.
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KPMG collaborates with Red Hat to deliver an integrated platform to transform the state's Medicaid software program for streamlined care delivery
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KPMG LLP today announced that the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected the KPMG Resource Integration Suite (KRIS) Connected Platform to integrate multiple technology solutions and enable optimized health outcomes across the state. The KRIS Connected Platform primarily uses industry leading enterprise Kubernetes platform, Red Hat OpenShift, to implement a central systems integration cloud platform and modernize the state's Medicaid software operations to help streamline the delivery of critical health services.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) manages the delivery of health and human-related services for North Carolinians, working closely with healthcare professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups and many local, state and federal entities to care for NC residents. The department saw an opportunity to modernize its Medicaid program, a health insurance program for low-income individuals and families who cannot afford health care costs, to better serve citizens and improve the digital experience for care providers in the program.
With KPMG and Red Hat, NCDHHS is shifting away from its legacy environments to adopt modern, cloud-based applications to integrate disparate systems and comply with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance, enabling patients and care providers to more safely and efficiently access vital health information. NCDHHS selected KPMG's KRIS Connected Platform powered by Red Hat OpenShift to enhance application and data interoperability for its Medicaid software systems.
The KPMG KRIS Connected Platform can enable NCDHHS to respond more rapidly to market demands and helps decrease the overall costs of the state's technology footprint by utilizing Red Hat OpenShift to support cloud-native, containerized workloads. In addition, NCDHHS will use Red Hat Integration to more seamlessly integrate various applications and technology solutions necessary to address nuanced elements of the Medicaid system.
KPMG and Red Hat's collaboration continues to provide enhanced hybrid cloud experiences for customers while meeting requirements for regulated industries such as health care. By combining Red Hat's open source technologies with KPMG's services, such as the KRIS Connected Platform, customers such as NCDHHS can more easily modernize systems to better meet the needs of patients and care providers.
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Mark Calem, advisory managing director, Health and Government Solutions, KPMG LLP
"The KRIS Connected Platform has seen a lot of interest from Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services because it is modular, flexible and ideal for meeting the integration and shared services needs of local, state and federal government agencies. Most importantly, it supports the future of hybrid cloud integration, and we are glad to work with Red Hat to bring these transformational opportunities to our clients."
Charles Carter, Assistant Secretary of Technology Services, State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
"By leveraging the KPMG KRIS Connected Platform and Red Hat technology, we are bringing North Carolina's Medicaid program into the next generation so we meet the long-term needs of North Carolinians. This collaboration has been an important step to ensure our systems are innovative, transparent, and can respond to programmatic changes faster."
Chris Gray, vice president, North America Partner Ecosystem, Red Hat
"Red Hat collaborates across a vast ecosystem of solution providers, systems integrators, software vendors and more to help our customers successfully modernize and transform IT environments to meet their unique business needs. By integrating Red Hat OpenShift with KPMG's KRIS platform, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services can more easily bring together cloud-based, legacy and on-premises systems to streamline operations and provide better user experiences for care providers and patients. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with KPMG in the public sector and beyond."
About KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 144 countries and territories and has more than 236,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity, and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH), and the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) have each announced a distribution.
The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration for each fund:
These funds make distributions in accordance with a managed distribution plan that provides for the declaration of monthly distributions (in the case of the Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund) or quarterly distributions (in the case of the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund) to common shareholders of the fund at an annual minimum fixed rate of 7% for the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund, 8% for the Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, 9% for the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund, and 9% for the Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund based on the fund's average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the prior 12 months. Under the managed distribution plan, distributions are sourced from income and also may be sourced from paid-in capital and/or capital gains. The fund's distributions in any period may be more or less than the net return earned by the fund on its investments and therefore should not be used as a measure of performance or confused with yield or income. Distributions in excess of fund returns will cause the fund's NAV to decline. Investors should not draw any conclusions about the fund's investment performance from the amount of its distribution or from the terms of its managed distribution plan.
The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund is a closed-end high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. The fund may, as a secondary objective, seek capital appreciation to the extent it is consistent with its investment objective.
The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund is a closed-end income fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income consistent with limiting its overall exposure to domestic interest rate risk.
The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund is a closed-end equity and high-yield bond fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income and moderate capital growth with an emphasis on providing tax-advantaged dividend income.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After the United States House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 today, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement:
"Mayors across the nation commend the House for approving this historic bill. With the Inflation Reduction Act, families across the country will begin to see lower energy costs and save money on their prescription drugs. This bill will help build a more equitable future for our cities and deliver on many long-held priorities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The climate change solutions, in particular, represent the culmination of decades of work by mayors to protect our planet from the devastating impact of greenhouse gas emissions. We look forward to President Biden signing this monumental piece of legislation into law."
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BOSTON and MANNHEIM, Germany, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- smartShift, the global leader in Intelligent Automation for SAP transformations, today announced the formation of their new Customer Advisory Council.
smartShift Customer Advisory Council brings together thought leaders with common interests, concerns, and enthusiasm to solve complex problems related to custom SAP applications in innovative ways. smartShift customers like Boehringer Ingelheim, BMW, EDEKA, JBS, Logista, Procter & Gamble, ZF, and others will provide feedback and guidance on smartShift solutions and to help to define our future roadmap to address SAP Clean Core and Application Modernization needs.
Derek Oats, smartShift CEO, says: "Feedback from our customers has always been one of the key drivers for smartShift innovations and has helped us to become the global leader in Intelligent Automation for SAP transformations. We are looking forward to engaging with many of our prestigious customers on a regular basis, receiving their input on the solutions we offer, and creating technology to solve key industry challenges.
"The first session was very engaging. We discussed how organizations use or think about automation for their S/4HANA conversions," says Arndt Hoffmann, Chief Strategist at smartShift. 'It was great to see market leaders coming together, sharing insights and strategies from their journeys of running mission-critical SAP systems. Our thought leadership forum is looking forward to engaging in hot topics like Clean Core, Embedded Steampunk, BTP, etc., in the upcoming sessions".
smartShift Intelligent Automation® is trusted by global brands to drive innovation. We help customers accelerate the transformation of their SAP systems to next-generation cloud computing environments. Our solutions have delivered thousands of application modernization initiatives, analyzing and converting over 2.5 billion lines of code, eliminating risk, and freeing up strategic resources to focus on growth.
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- Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 14, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the second quarter 2022 will be published at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 14, 2022.
The company will issue a press release with the complete financial report attached, including tables, in PDF format.
Following publication of the press release, the financial report will be available on Ericsson's website: www.ericsson.com/en/investors/financial-reports/interim-reports
President and CEO Börje Ekholm and CFO Carl Mellander will comment on the report and take questions at a live video webcast at 9:00 AM CEST (8:00 AM BST London, 3:00 AM EDT New York).
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Man killed in Harper County oil field explosion
Published: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:25 PM CDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
ATTICA, Kan. (KWCH) - A 57-year-old man died from injuries he suffered following an oil field explosion in Harper County on Tuesday.
Sheriff Tracy Chance said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m., about seven miles north of Attica. He said two men were doing some welding on a “heater treater” when the explosion occurred due to the gas built up inside. Heater Treaters are used in the oil and gas industry to help separate crude oil and water by applying heat.
Charles Webber, 57, of Bushton, died in the accident, according to the sheriff. A 27-year-old man was taken to Ascension Via Christi for treatment. The extent of his injuries and condition were not known.
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NasdaqGS: LILM, LILMW, QELL, QELLU, QELLW),, if they purchased the Company's securities between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until June 17, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nasdaqgs-lilm/https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-hmlp/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC 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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- AIMMO showcases advanced AI, GTaaS, DaaS, and smart labeling services at the world's largest AI and data expo
- AIMMO attracts attention from many OEMs and tier one automobile companies
SEONGNAM, South Korea, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The startup hub Born2Global Centre announced that the 'AI data company' AIMMO had participated in the Data + AI Summit 2022 and the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2022 in a bid to gain a foothold in the global AI and data market.
Hosted by the US enterprise software company Databricks, the Data + AI Summit 2022, the world's largest data and AI conference, was held from June 27 to 30 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center. Returning after a three-year hiatus, this year's Data + AI Summit was operated under the theme "Destination Lakehouse."
At the Data + AI Summit, AIMMO, a first-time participant and silver sponsor of the event, introduced AI and data companies from all over the world to its unique data generation, curation, and labeling services that support the full data management cycle.
The global companies in attendance were impressed with the ability of AIMMO's smart labeling technology to boost work efficiency and quality. AIMMO also drew attention for its Machine Learning Model Operationalization Management Team, which is dedicated to providing ongoing technical support, and for its customizable services that can be tailored to individual projects to produce optimal results.
AIMMO is engaged in different activities aimed at sharing the company's groundbreaking insights into data management and AI and forming successful partnerships with cloud operators in North America.
Prior to the Data + AI Summit, AIMMO also participated in the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo (AVTE) held from June 21 to 23 in Stuttgart, Germany. The AVTE is Europe's most influential expo on automotive R&D and innovation. This year's AVTE was attended by over 70 companies from around the world, most of whom are focusing heavily on developing technologies in the field of autonomous driving.
At the AVTE 2022, AIMMO provided consultations on how its AI and data curation and labeling services can be applied to autonomous driving and gave a presentation on its smart labeling GTaaS (Ground Truth as a Service) and DaaS (Data as a Service) technologies. AIMMO's GTaaS data processing service allows AI and data experts to engage in autonomous driving projects to develop high-quality learned data. As part of AIMMO's DaaS service, the company's autonomous driving data collection vehicles are used to gather high-precision data that can be customized to meet the unique needs of individual customers. AIMMO's booth at the AVTE 2022 featuring the company's services and technologies was especially popular among European original equipment manufacturers and tier one automobile companies.
According to an AVTE official, expo participants were particularly enthusiastic about AIMMO's DaaS service and the company's proof of concept for its autonomous driving open dataset, scheduled for launch in August 2022. The AIMMO booth also drew representatives from various companies, who earnestly initiated talks with AIMMO representatives on potential partnerships.
AIMMO gained its wealth of experience and well-developed infrastructure by successfully completing projects for numerous clients both from Korea and abroad. Thanks to its advanced GTaaS and DaaS technologies, the company has cemented its reputation as one of Korea's top AI and data companies.
Doyle Chung, head of Global Sales of AIMMO, commented on the company's recent activities, saying, "The Data + AI Summit 2022 and the ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo 2022 were opportunities for us to better position ourselves in the data cloud market and increase our brand value. It was AIMMO's differentiated DaaS service and cloud-linked smart labeling technologies that really drew the attention of the companies in attendance of these events. AIMMO will continue to provide differentiated services that meet the specific needs of international clients to gain a solid foothold in the AI and data markets in Europe and North America."
About AIMMO
AIMMO is redefining how AI powers smart automation. At the heart of the AIMMO solution is a proprietary AI-driven approach to the acquisition, curation, labeling and augmentation of structured data that delivers highly accurate training data faster through a proven automated data operations process.
Through a number of groundbreaking supply and licensing models, AIMMO has developed smart applications that harness the efficiencies of automation for autonomous vehicles, smart cities, industry 4.0, robotics and security applications. For more information, please visit en.aimmo.ai
About Born2Global Centre
The Born2Global Centre, operated by Born2Global, is a full-cycle service platform that supports the global expansion of promising companies. Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT, Born2Global has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market. For more information, please visit born2global.com
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ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EPM, one of the top mortgage lenders, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Majed Qminacci, a seasoned financial executive, as the Chief Financial Officer.
Qminacci comes to EPM with over fifteen years of experience and brings a wealth of financial knowledge as the company continues its growth. He will play a key role in the company's next stage of development. With his background in finance, capital markets, and technology, Qminacci brings a visionary perspective and leadership to EPM's finance divisions.
Most recently, Qminacci served as Senior Vice President of Mortgage for Ocwen Financial Corporation. Prior to Owen, he held leadership roles at Flagstar Bank and Stearns Lending, as well as Assistant Vice President, Corporate FP&A with Nationstar Mortgage. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Applied Economics from Southern Methodist University.
"The work we put in may not necessarily be something we will see immediate benefits from, but it will strengthen our foundation and help those that follow us," says Eddy Perez, CEO & President. "With Majed Qminacci, we know that we will leave our industry and this organization better. We could not be more thrilled to have Qminacci join the EPM team."
Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) was founded at the height of the mortgage crisis in 2008 and has grown to become one of the leading mortgage lenders in the U.S. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, EPM is licensed in 50 states and provides an array of lending resources such as Conventional, FHA, VA, 203K, Reverse and USDA loans, and a trusted Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & Ginnie Mae Seller/Servicer.
For more information about EPM, visit us online at www.epm.net or call toll-free (877) 255-3554. Equity Prime Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #21116 nmlsconsumeraccess.org
If you would like more information about this topic, please call Blaine McCarty at (678)205-3554, or email reachout@epm.net
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CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RSW/US, the nation's leading outsourced business development firm for marketing agencies, just completed its annual RSW/US 2022 Agency New Business Report.
The previous two years, this RSW survey and resulting report saw many small and mid-sized agencies growing or regaining lost growth from the previous year. This year finds agencies with a more challenging landscape. For example, agencies report organic growth fell by 11% in 2022 as an effective way to generate ad agency new business. Also, only 32% of agencies said the number of opportunities for new business increased in 2022, versus 51% in 2021.
Another indicator of a more challenging new business landscape: in 2021, only 28% of agencies said obtaining new business (compared to the previous year) was harder or a lot harder. In 2022, it's risen to 43%.
A telltale sign, and a source of the difficulty in driving new business this year: agencies are not investing in the development of "new" new business.
This plays out in the low percentages (all under 15%) attributed to phone calls, social media, inbound, and traditional mailings.
A few other key stats that explain this increased difficulty and exemplify the lack of a strategic plan around "new" new business:
- 55% of agencies say it's harder to break through to prospects compared to last year.
- Agencies reporting their last new business hire was very to somewhat successful dropped from 60% in 2021 to 41% in 2022.
- In 2021, hiring for the new business director position at an agency fell to its lowest level since 2010, with just 32% of agencies hiring a new business director in the past 3 years. In 2022, the number is, once again, at 32%.
The growth so many firms had in 2021 and 2022 should be celebrated, but change is a constant in our industry, and existing growth looks to be slowing. It's critical heading into 2023 that agencies have a manageable framework for "new" new business.
RSW/US is the nation's leading outsourced business development group that helps marketing agencies find meaningful new business opportunities and get them closer to close. To learn more visit www.rswus.com or call Lee McKnight Jr. at 513-559-3111.
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Phone: 513-559-3111
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Bausch + Lomb Has Made an Equity Investment in Sanoculis and Has Entered into an Exclusive European Distribution Agreement for MIMS® Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure
VAUGHAN, ON and TEL AVIV, Israel, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, and Sanoculis, an Israeli ophthalmic medical device start-up company, today announced they have entered into strategic agreements designed to address unmet needs in glaucoma. The companies have entered into an exclusive European distribution agreement for Sanoculis' Minimally Invasive Micro Sclerostomy ("MIMS®"), an innovative minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of glaucoma. Additionally, Bausch + Lomb has made an equity investment in Sanoculis as part of a Series C round of funding.
According to the World Glaucoma Association, glaucoma is the most common cause of irreversible blindness, and it is estimated that 79.6 million individuals had glaucoma in 2020, a number that is expected to rise to 111.8 million by 2040.1 MIMS® is a stentless, simple and fast glaucoma treatment that effectively lowers intraocular pressure without the need for invasive surgery. MIMS®, which is CE-marked, creates a sclero-corneal drainage channel during the surgery, thus eliminating the need to implant a stent in the eye as with existing stent procedures.
"The prevalence of glaucoma is estimated to continue to increase substantially over the next nearly 20 years, and there remains a real need for new and alternative treatment options. Through our distribution agreement and equity stake in Sanoculis, we are strengthening our commitment to seek and make available new glaucoma treatment options for our customers and patients," said Joseph C. Papa, CEO, Bausch + Lomb. "As a global eye health leader with a fully integrated eye care portfolio, Bausch + Lomb remains committed to holistically addressing eye health problems, particularly in continuing areas of unmet need like glaucoma."
"Both the distribution agreement and investment are a significant milestone for Sanoculis, because they demonstrate the strong trust Bausch + Lomb has in our technology. Together they will enable Sanoculis to expand its foothold and customer base in Europe. Bausch + Lomb's extensive distribution footprint in Europe will ensure that many additional glaucoma specialists and their patients will have access to MIMS®," said Nir Israeli, co-founder and CEO, Sanoculis. "We believe MIMS® will be a strong complement to Bausch + Lomb's portfolio of products and will further position Bausch + Lomb's leadership in the surgical glaucoma segment."
"Having operated on a dozen patients with the MIMS® device and procedure, I believe the device only requires a very short learning curve, and it is a safe alternative to stent procedures," said Ike Ahmed, medical director and professor, Prism Eye Institute, Canada. "MIMS® can be easily used together with cataract surgery, and it fits most glaucoma patients. The clinical data from Europe demonstrates efficacy similar to trabeculectomy with fewer side effects. The fact that nothing is left behind keeps the door open for future therapeutic options, which is a major advantage."
Additionally, the companies have entered into an option agreement, pursuant to which Bausch + Lomb has an option to purchase all of Sanoculis' assets.
About Sanoculis
Sanoculis Ltd. is a medical device start-up company which develops an innovative surgical procedure for the treatment of glaucoma. This procedure is safe, effective and simple to perform and is intended to supplement currently available surgical solutions in a multi-billion international market. For further information regarding the company and the MIMS® procedure, please visit www.sanoculis.com.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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References
- World Glaucoma Association. Retrieved from Glaucoma Information Statistics - Glaucoma Information (glaucomapatients.org). Retrieved July 19, 2022.
MIMS® is a trademark of Sanoculis.
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YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiated a cease-fire to end a flare-up of fighting that has killed 155 soldiers from both sides, a senior Armenian official said early Thursday.
Armen Grigoryan, the secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, announced the truce in televised remarks, saying it took effect hours earlier, at 8 p.m. (1600 GMT) Wednesday. A previous cease-fire that Russia brokered Tuesday quickly failed.
Several hours before Grigoryan’s announcement, Armenia’s Defense Ministry reported that shelling had ceased but it didn’t mention the cease-fire deal.
There was no immediate comment from Azerbaijan’s government.
The cease-fire declaration followed two days of heavy fighting that marked the largest outbreak of hostilities between the two longtime adversaries in nearly two years.
Late Wednesday, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Armenia’s capital accusing Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of betraying his country by trying to appease Azerbaijan and demanding his resignation.
Armenia and Azerbaijan traded blame for the hostilities, with Armenian authorities accusing Baku of unprovoked aggression and Azerbaijani officials saying their country was responding to Armenian shelling.
Pashinyan said 105 of his country’s soldiers had been killed since fighting erupted early Tuesday, while Azerbaijan said it lost 50. Azerbaijani authorities said they were ready to unilaterally hand over the bodies of up to 100 Armenian soldiers.
The ex-Soviet countries have been locked in a decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which is part of Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a separatist war there ended in 1994.
During a six-week war in 2020, Azerbaijan reclaimed broad swaths of Nagorno-Karabakh and adjacent territories held by Armenian forces. More than 6,700 people died in the fighting, which ended with a Russia-brokered peace deal. Moscow deployed about 2,000 troops to the region to serve as peacekeepers under the deal.
Pashinyan said Wednesday that Azerbaijani forces have occupied 10 square kilometers (nearly 4 square miles) of Armenia’s territory since the fighting began.
He told lawmakers that his government has asked Russia for military support under a friendship treaty between the countries, and also requested assistance from the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
“Our allies are Russia and the CSTO,” Pashinyan said, adding that the collective security pact states that an aggression against one member is an aggression against all.
“We don’t see military intervention as the only possibility, because there are also political and diplomatic options,” Pashinyan said, speaking in his nation’s parliament.
He told lawmakers that Armenia is ready to recognize Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity in a future peace treaty, provided that it relinquishes control of areas in Armenia its forces have seized.
“We want to sign a document, for which many people will criticize and denounce us and call us traitors, and they may even decide to remove us from office, but we would be grateful if Armenia gets a lasting peace and security as a result of it,” Pashinyan said.
Some in the opposition saw the statement as a sign of Pashinyan’s readiness to cave in to Azerbaijani demands and recognize Azerbaijan’s sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh. Thousands of angry protesters quickly descended on the government’s headquarters, accusing Pashinyan of treason and demanding he step down.
Pashinyan angrily denied reports alleging that he had signed a deal accepting Azerbaijani demands as an “information attack.” Grigoryan, the Security Council’s secretary, denounced the protests in Yerevan, describing them as an attempt to destroy the state.
Arayik Harutyunyan, the leader of Nagorno-Karabakh, reacted to the uproar by saying that the region will not agree to come into the Azerbaijani fold and will continue pushing for its independence.
As tensions rose in Yerevan, Moscow has engaged in a delicate balancing act in seeking to maintain friendly ties with both nations. It has strong economic and security ties with Armenia, which hosts a Russian military base, but also maintains close cooperation with oil-rich Azerbaijan.
Some observers saw the outbreak of fighting as an attempt by Azerbaijan to force Armenian authorities into faster implementation of some of the provisions of the 2020 peace deal, such as the opening of transport corridors via its territory.
“Azerbaijan has bigger military potential, and so it tries to dictate its conditions to Armenia and use force to push for diplomatic decisions it wants,” Sergei Markedonov, a Russian expert on the South Caucasus region, wrote in a commentary.
Markedonov noted that the current flare-up of hostilities comes just as Russia has been forced to pull back from areas in northeastern Ukraine after a Ukrainian counteroffensive, adding that Armenia’s request for assistance has put Russia in a precarious position.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders of other CSTO members discussed the situation in a call late Tuesday, urging a quick cessation of hostilities. They agreed to send a mission of top officials from the security alliance to the area.
On Friday, Putin is set to hold a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where they both plan to attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security grouping dominated by Russia and China. The Armenian government said that Pashinyan, who also was due to attend the summit, would not show up because of the situation in the country.
In Washington, a group of lawmakers supporting Armenia lobbied the Biden administration. U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, the influential Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and four other members of Congress called on the White House and State Department to “unequivocally condemn Azerbaijan’s actions and cease all assistance” to Azerbaijan.
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Aida Sultanova in London, Vladimir Isachenkov in Moscow, Nomaan Merchant in Washington and Kirsten Grieshaber in Berlin contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-armenia-azerbaijan-trade-blame-for-renewed-shelling/ | 2022-09-14T23:30:39Z |
- Megawatt scale demonstrator to be located in Bangalore, India
- Aim to deliver low-cost green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation
LONDON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceres Power a global leader in fuel cell and electrochemical technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Shell to deliver a megawatt scale solid oxide electrolyser (SOEC) demonstrator in 2023.
Shell and Ceres are building this partnership to utilise SOEC technology to deliver high-efficiency, low-cost green hydrogen; now widely viewed as a credible route to decarbonise hard-to-abate parts of the energy system that rely on fossil fuels today.
Ceres aims to produce hydrogen at efficiencies around 20% greater than other technologies, in the range of mid-80s to 90% efficiency where it is possible to make use of waste heat in industrial processes to drive this high efficiency.
Ceres has committed £100 million for the development of its SOEC technology – with the aim of achieving a market-leading levelised cost of hydrogen of $1.5/kg by 2025. The agreement with Shell aligns with Ceres' business strategy and provides a pathway to the commercialisation and development of new markets.
The system will be installed at Shell's research and development technology centre in Bangalore, India, where the hydrogen will be used in industrial processes on site. The centre is a key part of Shell's focus on innovation and technology with the potential to provide cleaner energy solutions.
Phil Caldwell, Chief Executive of Ceres commented: "Today's announcement with Shell is a hugely important step for Ceres. The partnership endorses our business strategy and signals the potential of our SOEC technology to deliver low-cost green hydrogen for industrial decarbonisation at the scale and pace needed to reach net zero."
Yuri Sebregts, EVP Technology, Shell: "Shell's Powering Progress strategy sets a clear ambition for Shell to be a leader in the energy transition and accelerate our journey to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. Hydrogen features heavily in that strategy. Ceres, with their differentiating SOEC technology, have the potential to produce Hydrogen at an optimum cost and efficiency profile. The pilot and collaboration with Ceres are a step forward in maturing this promising technology towards industrial scale."
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BROOKLYN, N.Y, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beat The Bomb, the world's first immersive social video game company, announced it has raised $7M from New York-based Conversion Venture Capital (CVC2) and Paris-based Otium Capital, along with several angel investors. The Brooklyn-based company will use the funds this year to bring its top-rated entertainment concept to Atlanta, in partnership with Jamestown, and to Washington D.C., with Douglas Development Corp.
"Beat The Bomb is real-world immersive video gaming," said CEO & Founder Alex Patterson. "Since 2017, we have used technology to build human connection via hi-tech game rooms, proprietary multiplayer games, and special effects. In 2022 we will begin our U.S. expansion, with a goal to bring Beat The Bomb to 50 cities globally in the next 5 years."
Described as "Mission Impossible meets Double Dare," during a 1-hour Beat The Bomb experience, teams of 4-6 players undertake a series of 10-minute games deployed through the company's patented room-based gaming system of touch screens, motion sensors, RFID readers, projection-walls, and laser maze hardware. In the final room, the players – wearing hazmat suits and helmets – must work together to disarm a Paint Bomb before their time runs out, or else #GetBlasted! 90% of teams lose on their first try, but players can come back to try again or play different game sets (Missions) with new endings like a Foam Bomb. Competitive players can opt to go head-to-head in Battle Mode and qualify for Pro League tournaments with cash prizes. Upon the launch of Atlanta, the company's game system will be programmed to facilitate digital gameplay between locations.
As inspiration for Beat The Bomb, Patterson looked to game shows, escape rooms, arcade games, action movies, and more recently, esports. "Most video games isolate a person with their gaming device," said Patterson, a graduate of Harvard College and UVA Law School and an early executive at Tough Mudder. "At Beat The Bomb, we set out to build an immersive real world video game platform and multiplayer games that would drive shared memories and stronger relationships among the players." The company's customers include corporate groups, family outings, school class trips, and friends celebrating occasions. After the experience, the Bomb Room becomes a photobooth, and players are sent photos and videos of their experience.
Beat The Bomb Atlanta will open this Fall at 1483 Chattahoochee Avenue NW, in the up-and-coming Upper Westside of Atlanta. The property, owned by Jamestown, is known for its dynamic mixed-use properties, including nearby Westside Provisions District and Ponce City Market. Beat The Bomb D.C. will then open this Winter in Washington D.C., at Hecht Warehouse/Ivy City in partnership with Douglas Development Corp. Working with renowned design-build firm ARCO/Murray, Beat The Bomb's Atlanta and D.C. locations will feature glass-walled Bomb Rooms, a beer garden, and The Bomb Bar, a full service bar with signature cocktails and slushies, paired with a light food offering. The locations will also each have multiple Game Bays, which are 150-square-foot, 3-walled game areas with dedicated seating allowing players to choose from 20 hyper-social 2-5 minute games developed by Beat The Bomb's in-house gaming studio.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the company also launched Beat The Bomb Virtual, a 45-minute experience where players log into Beat The Bomb's website from anywhere in the world to play the company's growing library of virtual multiplayer games. Designed for team building, the platform is perfect for firms with remote and hybrid work environments. Clients include Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Citi, NYU, Etsy, PwC, OpenDoor, and the United Nations.
For additional information on Beat The Bomb, visit www.BeatTheBomb.com
About BEAT THE BOMB
BEAT THE BOMB is the world's first immersive social video game company. The company's first location of the multi-player live gaming challenge is located in Dumbo, Brooklyn and uses an innovative digital, interactive game system to reimagine the intersection of technology and human social connection for entertainment. Since opening in 2017, Beat The Bomb has hosted over 175,000 players from all over New York, the U.S. and the world, including hundreds of corporate team outings, school groups, and non-profit organizations. It is among the highest ranking activities in all of New York City based on its 7,000 Google Reviews at a 4.9-out-of-5-star ranking and TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award. Beat The Bomb offers a full range of special event services including STEM Camps, Kid and Adult Birthday parties, Corporate Tournaments, and Bachelorette parties. Beat The Bomb is expanding across the country in 2022. Visit www.BeatTheBomb.com and follow the company on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @beatthebomb.
About ALEX PATTERSON
Alex Patterson is the Founder and CEO of Beat The Bomb, based in Brooklyn, New York. Earlier in his career, Alex was a tax attorney at the law firm Davis Polk in New York City, and an early executive at events company Tough Mudder. In 2016, he undertook a 12-month research project to create a multiplayer digital game room experience that became Beat The Bomb. A native of Brooklyn and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Virginia School of Law, he has been a guest on the Today Show and Good Morning America, and has been quoted in USA Today, TimeOut New York, and the NY Post. He holds a U.S. Patent for a 'Multi-Game Challenge with Accrued Time.'
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NEW YORK , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager, has appointed Michael Ryder as a partner and co-head of the firm's North American business. Michael will join John Ma in spearheading Igneo's growth and expansion plans in the region.
Michael has significant investment experience in the infrastructure and private equity sectors. He was previously a senior managing director and head of Americas at OMERS Infrastructure, and a senior member of its executive management committee responsible for deploying more than US$10 billion of equity capital in the global renewable power, energy transition, digital, regulated utility, energy and transportation sectors. He also recently served as a senior advisor to Investcorp and previously held senior leadership and investment committee positions at Blackstone and Morgan Stanley.
Igneo invests directly in core infrastructure companies globally and sees significant investment opportunity In North America. As one of the largest direct infrastructure markets in the world, the region is a focus area for the firm's ongoing growth and expansion. In addition to hiring Michael, Igneo plans to double the size of its North American investment team by the end of this year.
Niall Mills, head of Igneo Infrastructure Partners, said: "In recent years we've had particularly strong global business growth, a testament to our partnership philosophy and relentless focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for our loyal clients. Michael's background in building infrastructure investment businesses and portfolio companies, along with his track record of capital deployment, will help us more rapidly build on this success in the important North American market."
Michael's appointment follows a successful period of activity in the U.S. for the firm. Over the last three years, Igneo has invested more than US$1.5 billion of capital in Terra-Gen, Rialto Bioenergy Facility and Patriot Rail, which recently announced the acquisition of Pioneer Lines.
John Ma, partner and co-head of Igneo in North America, said: "We've been steadily building our U.S.-based team and investment portfolio, creating a strong foundation for a larger business in a market with vast opportunity for infrastructure investment. Core infrastructure is an attractive sector in the current volatile financial markets and the recent Inflation Reduction Act provides further tailwinds. Michael's considerable experience will enhance our ability to deliver our core 'buy to build' investment strategy for the benefit of our clients."
Michael Ryder, partner and co-head of Igneo in North America, said: "It's a great time to be joining Igneo, which has already achieved impressive results in North America with several successful investments in the last three years, a global long-term reputation for building robust infrastructure businesses, and a strong investor focus. I look forward to working with John to harness Igneo's momentum to date and deliver additional value-accretive opportunities that meet our clients' investment objectives."
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Outset and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 13, 2022, Outset issued a press release announcing, among other things, guidance for the second quarter of 2022. In the press release, Outset also announced that it "implemented a shipment hold on the distribution of its Tablo Hemodialysis System for home use pending the Food and Drug Administration's ('FDA') review and clearance of a 510(k) the Company submitted for changes made since the device's original March 2020 clearance."
On this news, Outset's stock price fell $6.95 per share, or 34.05%, to close at $13.46 per share on June 14, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended meeting a Russian oligarch with a KGB past, saying “as far as I am aware” no government business was discussed at the 2018 get-together.
Johnson, who quit as Conservative Party leader July 7 after months of ethics scandals, is facing questions about his relationship with Russia-born newspaper owner Evgeny Lebedev and his father, Alexander. The older man is a businessman and former Cold War-era KGB officer who has been sanctioned by Canada for his alleged role in enabling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In April 2018, Johnson went to a party at Evgeny Lebedev’s Italian mansion that was also attended by Alexander Lebedev. Johnson, who was British foreign secretary at the time, was not accompanied by any officials.
The event was held as Johnson returned from a NATO meeting, and weeks after former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok in the English city of Salisbury. A police officer and two local people were also sickened, one of whom, Dawn Sturgess, later died.
Britain blames Russia’s GRU security service for the Salisbury attack, a charge Moscow denies.
Johnson told a committee of senior lawmakers that his meeting with Alexander Lebedev “was not a formal meeting, nor something that was pre-arranged.” He said it was normal for Britain’s top diplomat to attend a “private, social occasion” without officials or security staff.
He said in a letter published Tuesday by Parliament’s Liaison Committee that “as far as I am aware, no government business was discussed” at the party.
Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the opposition Labour Party, said Johnson’s “mealy-mouthed statement raises more questions than it answers.”
She said Johnson “apparently still cannot recall whether he discussed government business or not. This letter suggests the Prime Minister has something to hide.”
Evgeny Lebedev owns Britain’s Evening Standard and Independent newspapers. In 2020 was given a noble title — Lord Lebedev of Siberia — and a seat in Parliament’s House of Lords by Johnson’s government. British media have reported that U.K. intelligence agencies had expressed concerns about the appointment.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, Johnson’s government has sanctioned hundreds of wealthy Russians and moved to clamp down on money laundering through London’s property and financial markets.
Opposition politicians and anti-corruption campaigners say Johnson’s Conservatives have allowed ill-gotten money to slosh into U.K. properties, banks and businesses for years, turning London into a “laundromat” for dirty cash. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/uks-boris-johnson-defends-meeting-ex-kgb-agent-at-party/ | 2022-07-26T18:00:49Z |
Make your kitchen drawers neater
Finding what you need in your kitchen drawers can be a nightmare. Messy drawers can turn a simple kitchen task into a stressful ordeal, but it doesn’t need to be that way. With the right items to organize kitchen drawers, everything you need will be easily accessible.
When you have just a couple of kitchen drawers to organize, it’s relatively simple. But, when your kitchen has a larger number of drawers than average, including several deep drawers, you must find creative ways to make use of the space.
Clear out your kitchen drawers
Before you start organizing your kitchen drawers, have a clear-out. We all have those wonky utensils with broken handles that we’re holding onto just in case, but now’s the time to get rid of them. Sort through your drawers and get rid of unnecessary duplicates (no, you don’t need five lemon zesters), broken items and anything that you never use. Anything you don’t need can be donated, recycled or thrown in the garbage, depending on its condition and what it’s made from.
What you need to organize shallow kitchen drawers
Shallow kitchen drawers are most commonly used to hold utensils and other small items, such as baking paper, food bags and cloths for cleaning and drying. However, with the right organizational solutions, you can make the most of the space and keep your drawers neat with everything inside easy to see and access.
Utensil organizer
Utensil organizers sit in your drawers with a range of compartments to hold different pieces of flatware and larger utensils. Expandable options, like the Pipishell Bamboo Expandable Drawer Organizer, help you make the most of the space in your drawers by expanding to their full width. That said, you still might not find you have enough space in one drawer for all your flatware plus your larger utensils. In this case, you can maximize space by using a compact cutlery organizer for your knives, forks and spoons alongside a larger organizer for your bigger utensils, like spatulas, whisks, ladles and wooden spoons.
Coffee pod organizer
If you find that the convenience of pod coffee is hindered by having to rummage around for the flavor or coffee type that you want, consider turning one of your drawers into a coffee pod drawer with the help of the right organizer. The Polar Whale Coffee Pod Storage Organizer comes in a range of sizes to fit most drawers. It’s a breeze to use — simply fit your coffee pods into the recesses provided and you’ll easily be able to read the pod type off the lid. No more searching through messy drawers full of loose coffee pods.
Spice jar organizer
When you don’t have space for a spice rack or prefer to keep a clutter-free countertop, where do you keep your spices? Although you can keep them in cabinets, it’s hard to access the back rows of herbs and spices and you can easily forget what you’ve got in there. Instead, use a drawer spice organizer, like the Lynk 4 Tier Steel Spice Tray Drawer Organizer. It’s expandable between roughly 14 and 26 inches wide and can hold four rows of jarred herbs and spices. It fits any drawers that are at least 3.25 inches deep, 16.5 inches long and 13.25 inches wide. This is a great way to store spices since you can easily see and access each jar.
What you need to organize deep kitchen drawers
Deep kitchen drawers give you more space to work with, yet they can feel less versatile and not all that useful without the right organizational items. Sure, they’re big enough to fit pots, pans, plates and bowls, but you often need to stack them awkwardly, making things hard to access and leaving them looking messy. Luckily, you can find plenty of options to help you organize your kitchen drawers.
Drawer dividers
The trouble with storing things in deep kitchen drawers is that you need to stack thinner items, like plates and baking sheets, on top of one another. This allows you to fit more in each drawer but makes it tricky to access anything not at the top of the pile, taking more time to find what you need and resulting in messy drawers. When you use drawer dividers, however, you can make individual compartments to store items upright, rather than stacked. It makes it much easier to grab what you need without rummaging through your drawers and keeps your drawers looking neater since you won’t be constantly moving items around inside them.
Peg systems
Peg systems — such as the Rev-A-Shelf Wood Peg Board System for Deep Drawers — consist of a base that sits in the bottom of a drawer that has a series of holes in it, into which you can fit the included pegs and other attachments. The standard pegs are great for organizing drawers to better fit mugs and crockery, while you can also buy additional metal attachments to easily stack pots and pot lids, though this is also possible with the standard pegs. They’re great for making the most of the space in deep drawers and come in a range of sizes, so you can select one to best fit the dimensions of your kitchen drawers.
Storage bins
Use storage bins to create a produce drawer for fruits and vegetables that don’t need storing in the fridge, such as potatoes, onions and avocados. These bins keep different items of produce separate and allow you to more easily store piles of product that don’t typically stack. This is a great way to utilize space if you have an unused deep drawer, freeing up space in your cabinets or on the countertop. You can also use them to store any other small items that you don’t use often or haven’t found a better way to organize.
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BRAINTREE, Mass., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proving its commitment to providing best-in-class autism therapy, ABA Centers of America touts the successful outcomes of its data-driven "precepting" training program for its Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). In addition to 100 of 113 of the company's RBTs passing their certification on the first try, 95 percent of RBTs who pass the special training report increased confidence in their ability to work with clients independently post-training. RBTs provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy directly to children with autism, usually for several hours a day.
Precepting is a common practice in the medical field, where new nurses, for example, are required to complete specific tasks under the supervision of an experienced nurse. In the ABA Centers of America Precepting Program, after a thorough two weeks of study and classroom training at the company's own ABA Academy of Excellence, each RBT is paired with an experienced RBT preceptor. In therapy with a client, the new RBT must successfully complete 58 tasks in 6 categories to demonstrate competency.
"It's not just a trainee shadowing an established professional," said Julie Bazinet, Director of Training and Growth for ABA Centers of America. "We assess each trainee's progress with our onsite competency evaluation tool. We track their progress, score them, and analyze the data. If they don't achieve at least an 80-percent score on each of two precepting sessions, they have to go back to the Academy setting for more training."
Bazinet, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with 18 years in the ABA field, designed the company's training program, including the innovative idea of adding precepting. "I learned about precepting from my parents," she said, adding that they were both medical professionals in fields that used precepting. "And then, while I was in the hospital having a baby, my nurse came in with a trainee who was precepting. While she was going through her tasks and commenting on the trainee's progress, I realized we could do the same thing with our trainees!"
The precepting program is a hit with the company's RBTs. "I felt way more prepared and comfortable actively using my knowledge in live sessions after precepting. It's the perfect opportunity to cement the material I learned in class," wrote one program graduate in an anonymous survey.
"Most staff training programs rely on lectures and presentations," said Janelle Guarino, Assistant Director of Training and a BCBA with the company. "That methodology is effective for transferring a certain amount of knowledge but ineffective at teaching trainees to perform effective clinical care."
Why doesn't every ABA agency follow similar training practices? "They don't have the resources that we have to dedicate to training," said Bazinet. "Our company places a high value on giving our team members the skills necessary to implement our therapy plans, which are critical to the health, well-being and successful outcomes of our clients with autism."
ABA Centers of America provides ABA therapy services for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We can help clients in their homes, our centers, schools, or anywhere in the community. ABA Centers of America is the Northeast's fastest-growing ABA provider, with multiple locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. For more information about ABA Centers of America, visit www.abacenters.com.
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