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Which beach shower curtain is best?
A beach theme adds whimsy to a bathroom, creating an instant spa-like vibe. It’s simple to bring the beach indoors, whether you live right on the water or are landlocked but love beach imagery. Soft colors such as light blues and beiges fit with many bathroom designs, and beach themes can make you feel relaxed and cozy. When you’re looking for an affordable, high quality beach shower curtain, Avanti Antigua Shower Curtain is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a beach shower curtain
Solid colors vs. patterns
A fun beach shower curtain with shells, starfish and maybe even images of kids’ beach toys is a straight line to beach fun in your bathroom, and is ideal for a seaside home or vacation home. If you’d like to introduce a beach feel to your bathroom without beach images, consider a subtle, light greenish-blue or sand-colored solid shower curtain instead.
Fabric vs. vinyl
It may be tempting to opt for a vinyl shower curtain, particularly if you’re buying your beachy shower curtain for a seaside home. Vinyl offers many features that make it worthy of recommendation, including the capacity to give it a quick scrub without having to take it down. But vinyl shower curtains are more difficult to get thoroughly clean in all their nooks and folds. In humid environments, you may want to opt for a fabric shower curtain that you can clean more thoroughly by tossing it in the washing machine. Consider your lifestyle and the average humidity of your home when making the choice between fabric and vinyl.
Grommets vs. hooks
The two main mechanisms for hanging your shower curtain are grommets that are pre-installed right into the shower curtain, and a shower curtain with slits through which hooks fit easily. Grommets can be eye-catching and protect the shower curtain from direct exposure to hooks, which can rust over time and stain the shower curtain. However, putting up shower curtains with grommets can sometimes be more challenging, and works best with a shower curtain rod that isn’t affixed to the wall. Consider ease of installation when making your choice.
What to look for in a quality beach shower curtain
Classic or modern
Consider the overall vibe of your home decor. Is it traditional? More modern? You’ll want the decor of your bathroom, including the shower curtain, to match the overall vibe. If you lean to kitschy and fun decor, you can lean into that with a beach shower curtain full of fun images. If the rest of your home is modern and sleek, stick to clean, simple, beach-inspired lines.
Abstract or image-based
A sleek, minimalistic home may be best served with a beach shower curtain that evokes the seaside with abstract shapes or even just solid colors.
How much you can expect to spend on beach shower curtain
You can find a good, durable beach shower curtain for around $15-$20. More upscale, thicker fabrics and embroidered shower curtains can run in the $50-$80 range.
Beach shower curtain FAQ
Can fabric shower curtains be placed without a liner?
A. While it’s technically possible to put up a fabric beach shower curtain without a plastic liner, it’s not recommended. Exposure to moisture from the shower will quickly deteriorate your shower curtain, dramatically reducing its life, to say nothing of allowing water to seep through it and wet the rest of your bathroom. If you really want to forego a liner, opt instead for a decorative vinyl beach shower curtain, which essentially is two shower curtains in one.
Are all shower curtains the same size?
A. The short answer is that the overwhelming majority of shower curtains come in a standard size that fits most showers. If you have an oversized (or smaller) shower, be sure to measure the opening and source a non-standard-sized shower curtain.
What’s the best beach shower curtain to buy?
Top beach shower curtain
What you need to know: The Avanti line of housewares is a respected brand, and for good reason. High-quality and eye-catching designs make this a great brand to choose.
What you’ll love: Offering beach motifs that still feel classic and cool, this shower curtain adds a touch of the beach to your bathroom decor without feeling overpowering.
What you should consider: Some users mentioned the quality of the hook openings was inconsistent.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top beach shower curtain for the money
Home by Saturday Knight Ltd. Ocean Watercolor Scales Shower Curtain
What you need to know: Inexpensive and bright, this shower curtain adds a splash of color without drowning out the rest of your decor.
What you’ll love: For the price, you’ll love the quality of this shower curtain. It’s not quite abstract, but it’s not covered in oversized sand dollars either, so it does a great job of adding a subtle beach look.
What you should consider: This shower curtain can feel thin. If you’re looking for a light-blocking shower curtain, you may want to consider a different choice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Hoooottle Abstract Blue Sea and Beach Summer Waves Shower Curtain
What you need to know: Add a beach vibe with this abstract shower curtain that evokes the seashore.
What you’ll love: The beautiful 3-D optical illusion gives this shower curtain dimension and drama.
What you should consider: Some users reported disappointment in the fact that this is a printed shower curtain, not actually several layers of fabric, the way it looks in some photos.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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--Company Founder Rob Donziger Will Remain a Major Investor and Continue as CEO--
--Investment Builds on Crestview's Deep Experience in Cable and Telecommunications Industries--
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestview Partners ("Crestview"), a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has made a significant investment in Digicomm International ("Digicomm" or the "Company"), a Colorado-based value-added broadband distributor and reseller. Founded in 1993 by Rob Donziger, Digicomm provides equipment and services for the global broadband industry, with specialization in the $2+ billion hybrid fiber-coaxial ("HFC") market and a growing presence in the $4+ billion fiber ("FTTx") market. The Company offers mission-critical products on a just-in-time basis and vendor managed inventory and engineering services to multiple systems operators ("MSOs") and other telecommunication providers.
"We are excited to have Crestview as our partner for this next phase in Digicomm's growth and evolution," said Rob Donziger, CEO of Digicomm. "Our focus on providing industry leading products and services in an efficient manner to our customers is unwavering, and we look forward to having the additional scale and operational resources necessary to further drive these efforts. We are proud of the results we have achieved over the past 28+ years and believe Crestview's investment will enable us to build meaningfully as we plan for the future."
Brian Cassidy, Co-President and Head of Media at Crestview, said, "We are thrilled to be partnering with Rob Donziger and the talented Digicomm management team. We believe that Crestview can support Digicomm's growth through organic investments and M&A to expand the Company's breadth of product and service offerings as it continues to serve as a value-added partner to its customers in the evolving broadband and communications industries."
Crestview's prior investments in the cable and telecommunications sectors include Congruex, WOW!, Charter Communications, Insight Communications, Interoute Communications, and OneLink Communications. As part of the transaction, John Schanz, former Chief Network Officer at Comcast Cable, will be joining the board along with Rob Donziger, and Brian Cassidy and Ben Rhyne from Crestview.
Digicomm was advised by Moelis & Company LLC and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP. Crestview was advised by BofA Securities Inc., Barclays and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Digicomm
Founded in 1993, Digicomm is an industry-leading value-added broadband distributor and reseller, and a key strategic partner to its customers helping them keep up with the rigorous demands of their broadband plant operations. Digicomm's inventory is composed of core distributed products aimed at the day-to-day, upgrade, and new construction needs of its customers, proprietary products, and an extensive library of hard-to-find specialty components. Digicomm has its main distribution center (250,000+ square feet) in the Denver, Colorado area, which also serves as the Company's headquarters. For more information, please visit www.digicomm.com.
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview Partners is a private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and distinguished backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: media, industrials and financial services. For more information, please visit www.crestview.com.
Contacts:
For Digicomm:
Mhairi Jones
Digicomm International
303-799-3444
pressinquiries@digicomm.com
For Crestview:
Jeffrey Taufield or Daniel Yunger
Kekst CNC
(212) 521-4800
jeffrey.taufield@kekstcnc.com / daniel.yunger@kekstcnc.com
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After a two-month, 10-country trek -- through the jungles of northern Colombia, the Darién Gap, and the US immigration system -- Anabel and Crisman Urbaez of Venezuela, alongside their two children and dog, now sleep on warm beds at a Brooklyn family shelter.
But their relative calm these days disguises an agonizing journey that started in Lima, Peru, after economic fortune dried up and the family became targets of xenophobic rants.
Much like the thousands of migrants sent from Texas to Washington, DC, and New York -- on the order of the governor of Texas to protest the Biden administration's immigration policies -- the Urbaez family sold everything they owned and gathered what they could for the trip, including Max, their pit bull pup.
"The economy began to go down in Peru," Crisman Urbaez told CNN. "We couldn't afford much food. There's also a lot of xenophobia against Venezuelans in Latin America. Sometimes people insulted us, and I didn't want that for my children."
Using cars for transportation, the family crossed parts of Ecuador and Colombia in late April. Then a four-day walk through the jungles of northern Colombia landed them in Panama.
Sebastian Urbaez, the couple's son, told CNN there were times when he was exhausted. In those moments, he said, Max would lie on him and lick his cheek to cheer him up.
"He was so tough. He just kept walking with us. He's not just a dog. He's like our brother now," Sebastian, 9, said.
Determined to get Max into the United States, the family said they got him on several buses by wrapping him in a blanket and passing him off as a child.
"Costa Rica was hard to get through. Once they realized Max was a dog, they asked us to get off the bus," Crisman said. "But we kept trying."
After weeks of sleeping on cardboard and safely navigating their way through Mexico, the family crossed the Rio Grande and turned themselves in to immigration authorities in Eagle Pass, Texas, on June 19.
Asking for asylum and searching for Max
The Urbaez family asked for asylum upon crossing the border.
But immigration officials did not want to accept Max into the country. They told Anabel to think of her children and leave the dog behind.
"But I just couldn't," Anabel said. "Not after everything he's gone through with our family."
Sebastian and his 6-year-old sister, Criszanyelis, began to cry as the family begged immigration officers to allow them to take Max with them, to no avail.
"There was one officer, who I believe God put in our path," Anabel told CNN. "I'm so thankful for him. He also cried a bit. He then told me he took Max to a shelter and gave me the address for the shelter so I could go look for him once we were released."
The immigration officer, according to Anabel, recognized Max from articles that were published by Latin American news outlets, which had covered the family's unusual journey. The Mexican news outlet Posta nicknamed the dog "Max, the migrant dog."
After release, the family trekked to the dog shelter to retrieve Max. But the shelter told them they had released Max to a man who claimed he was related to the family. The Urbaez family was able to locate the man -- a fellow migrant who had traveled with the family, according to Anabel. He agreed to return Max if they picked him up in Uvalde, Texas.
With the help of a stranger who offered to give the family a ride, the Urbaezes were reunited with Max the next day.
They then found themselves in Uvalde Memorial Park, where Criszanyelis left a toy at the memorial set up for the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting, Anabel said.
The urban jungle
After release from US custody, immigration officials in Texas had directed the Urbaez family to a shelter in New York City and scheduled a meeting with immigration court.
The family, with Max safely in its custody, was now determined to reach New York and appear before a judge.
With the help of a stranger, who came across the Urbaezes stranded at a gas station, the family caught a ride to San Antonio, where they hoped to find more help.
In San Antonio, they approached an organization that provides assistance to immigrants (Anabel does not recall the group's name but said all workers wore blue jackets).
"They helped us out and got us plane tickets to New York City but when they realized we had a dog, they canceled our tickets." Crisman said.
The family told CNN they begged the organization for help, and they finally agreed to get the family bus tickets to New York City. The Urbaezes spent three days on the road, the couple said, before arriving in New York just before midnight on June 27.
The family arrived at Port Authority and began searching for the shelter immigration officials in Texas had pointed out. After asking for directions several times, they found the shelter but were refused entry because the organization only assists domestic violence survivors, not entire families, according to Anabel.
It looked like the family would spend the night on the streets, until they struck up conversation with the owner of a bodega on 9th Avenue and 39th Street, according to the couple.
When the owner heard the family's story, he offered to let them sleep in his truck for the night.
"He told me he didn't want anything from me. That he would let me sleep in his car for the night and would help me find a place to go the next day," Crisman said.
The next day the owner fed the family and let them hang out in his grocery store.
When Robert Gonzalez, a local resident and activist who frequents the store stopped by, the bodega owner asked Gonzalez to help the family, Gonzalez told CNN.
Gonzalez, who has been helping migrant Venezuelan families for the last two years, asked the bodega owner to take the family to Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office in the Bronx. But the family was again rejected. The shelter does not allow dogs.
Gonzalez then reached out to a psychotherapist friend who helped the family start the process to register Max as a service dog, so it could join the family at shelters. In the meantime, a volunteer took Max, and the family spent the next two days waiting for the city's homeless intake center to process their paperwork.
The family now lives in a shelter in Bushwick, Brooklyn. And even though they finally have a warm bed to sleep in, they still feel like they're in limbo, they said, even though they're grateful to have made it to the United States.
"The father can't work," Gonzalez said. "Until their next court date, they don't have permission to work so they must rely on people like me who are willing to help. It's worse for Venezuelan migrants because they're orphans in a sense. There's no Venezuelan embassy or consulates in the United States they can run to if they need help or a copy of a document from back home."
This fall, Sebastian and Criszanyelis Urbaez will be a part of the roughly 1,000 children of asylum seekers whom the Department of Social Services expects to enroll in New York City public school, as part of Project Open Arms, a city initiative to help asylum-seeking families with academic and language-based needs.
The family's next court date is in October 2023, when they will find out if they've been given permission to work legally.
In an interview with CNN, Manuel Castro, New York City's commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, said the city is asking the federal government to step in and provide additional support to the city and expedite work permits for asylum seekers.
"Most of the families I've spoken to, they want to get to work, they don't want to stay in shelters. They just want to contribute to society, they just want to be at peace," Castro said.
Meanwhile, Max has become a certified service dog.
"We don't think of him as just a dog. We see him as part of the family." Anabel said. "The children wouldn't have forgiven us if we left him behind."
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
JACKSONVILLE, N.C., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Jacksonville at 1127 Western Blvd. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.
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"Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions has a unique team of device repair technicians who truly care about quality customer service," said Giannakopoulos. "By offering free diagnostics on all device issues, matching competitors' prices, and guaranteeing fast-turnarounds on device repairs, we're dedicated to making our customers' experience affordable and convenient."
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The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Jacksonville with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1127 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910)-787-1500
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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"Finding Our Feet," produced by T Brand Studio, explores the intricate relationship between our feet and body and the importance of foot health
LINZ, Germany, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Ugly for a Reason" – the three-part video documentary created by BIRKENSTOCK to shine a light on the marvels of the human foot and educate audiences worldwide on the importance of foot health, returns today with its second episode, "Finding Our Feet." The second installment takes an in-depth look at the future of foot health, through the lens of BIRKENSTOCK's heritage in orthopedics. Produced by T Brand, the content studio of New York Time Advertising, the ad campaign is available on nytimes.com, BIRKENSTOCK.COM and all other online channels of the iconic brand and inventor of the footbed.
In the tradition of training courses from master shoemaker Konrad Birkenstock in the 1920s, "Finding Our Feet" explores the intricate relationship between our feet and body and how the choice of footwear impacts everything from our posture to our limbs. The episode opens with inspiring footage of world-renowned ballet soloist Romany Pajdak dancing en pointe, a form of expression that involves the whole body. As a ballet dancer, feet are Romany's main vehicle of expression – and the foundation of her professional career – and she takes viewers along on her journey of finding and understanding her feet through dance. Additionally, the episode features expert advice from Samantha Tross, the first black female orthopedic surgeon in the United Kingdom. Drawing from her experience treating athletes and special conditions, Samantha illuminates on the importance of foot shape, position and addressing foot conditions.
Oliver Reichert, CEO of the BIRKENSTOCK Group: "The second episode of "Ugly for a Reason" details the higher purpose BIRKENSTOCK has served for almost two and half centuries: foot health. Feet are the foundation of our entire body, allowing us to stand, walk and run. Every day we depend on our feet to take us where we want to go - without asking ourselves what we are putting our feet through and how to maintain foot health. Our goal with this campaign is to continue the important conversation around foot health and healthy footwear to empower consumers to make better-informed choices."
Episode three ("Stepping into the Details") will investigate why functional design, quality and responsibility are important for foot health. The third and last episode of the documentary will premiere mid October 2022.
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CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneva Financial (Geneva), a direct mortgage lender operating in 46 states, has announced the opening of a new branch location in Chicago, IL led by Branch Manager Irma DeLeon. The opening of this new branch provides opportunities for local borrowers and buyers looking to navigate the current housing market.
"Geneva Financial operates as a perfect combination of culture and capability." Illinois Branch Manager Irma DeLeon stated. "This transition has allowed my team to continue meeting and exceeding our predicted goals while never once sacrificing our one-of-a-kind company culture. There is nothing else quite like it in the industry and we can't wait to see how our branch grows and develops with these new resources."
Based out of Chicago, IL, DeLeon and her team proudly serve homebuyers throughout the state. The new branch will continue Geneva's exceptional service and extensive product offering through countless homebuyer and homeowner-focused products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Refinance, Reverse, Jumbo Loans, Condo Financing, and so much more.
With more that 25 years in the mortgage industry, Irma has built her branch around helping customers reach their home ownership dreams. And with her experience in strategic leadership and planning, DeLeon knew the move to Geneva Financial would create an opportunity for her branch to reach even more borrowers. Today, she strives to ensure that her customers complete the transaction feeling well informed and confident that they made the best financial decision possible when purchasing or refinancing.
Geneva Financial Home Loans is currently expanding in all markets and seeking branch managers and loan originators across the United States looking to advance their mortgage careers. For information on opportunities, visit www.GenevaFi.com/opportunity
About Geneva Financial
Founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, Geneva Financial (NMLS 42056) is a direct mortgage lender headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with more than 130 branch locations in 46 states. Our mission at Geneva Financial is to approach every aspect of our business from the "inside-out". With a culture-forward mindset, we focus on our loan originators and support staff first to ensure an unbeatable experience for our customers.
Our Core Values were created as a daily reminder to operate with the inside-out approach in mind. Core Value #1 is the backbone of all our Core Values, our mission, and our brand vision: Home Loans Powered by Humans®. Learn more about Geneva Financial Home Loans at www.GenevaFi.com
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GLENDALE, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Using geometry principles to design kites, hatching chicks, creating a mariachi music program, and building a genetics lab are just a few of the teacher dream projects funded by California Credit Union through its Spring 2022 Teacher Grant program.
As part of its commitment to help educators create innovative learning opportunities for their students, the credit union has provided 10 grants of $500 each to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles County. The credit union grants will fund a diverse range of programs illustrating the creativity and commitment teachers bring to their classrooms and communities.
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"The creativity and passion of these grant programs inspire all of us. We congratulate each of these educators who are so committed to finding new ways to excite, support, and connect with their students," said California Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell. "After 90 years of supporting the education community, we never fail to be amazed at the dedication our teachers bring to their students, and wish all of them success in bringing these projects to life."
Since the creation of the program in 2012, California Credit Union has awarded $155,000 in teacher grants to support innovative learning projects. Up to 20 grants are awarded bi-annually in the spring and fall. Any full-time classroom teacher in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, and Riverside County can apply for a grant for a program that has clearly defined learning objectives tied to students' academic needs, displays creativity in education, and targets a significant number of students.
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.
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THE BRONX, N.Y., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) today announced a private, industry-only event, HIP HOP ROADSHOW, LOS ANGELES, Thursday, June 23, 2022, 7 PM – 10 PM, at the Petersen Automotive Museum, kicking off BET Weekend. The event will recognize the significant contributions of west coast artists and serve as a means of engaging the music industry and local Hip Hop icons. Special recognition awards will be presented to Eazy E (posthumously) and Ruthless Records, Death Row Records, Kid Frost, DJ Battle Cat, Yo-Yo, Spice 1, and Arabian Prince for their significant contributions to global Hip Hop Culture. The program will also include an overview of west coast Hip Hop history and discussions on how to best curate exhibits that accurately reflect the rich history of the west.
"Now that the museum's structure has been completed, we must engage the Hip Hop community across the country to ensure that we preserve the culture's most treasured artifacts, and the history of its respective regions. This event is the just beginning of a national road trip to do just that," stated Rocky Bucano, President and Executive Director, Universal Hip Hop Museum."The significance of the west coast's contribution to Hip Hop is undeniable. We want to share the museum's progress and build relationships with our global Hip Hop community. The first stop is Los Angeles."
Tina Marie Tyler, Vice-Chair, Artist Relations Committee, and Event Producer, echoes that sentiment adding, "The music, artists, and culture drive everything we do at the museum. This is an opportunity to not only acknowledge the rich west coast Hip Hop history but also engage artists so that their journey is accurately immortalized through museum exhibition, educational programs, and historical entries."
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NEW YORK , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Apyx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APYX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Apyx during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Other distinguished alumni, including Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Idan Ofer and Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel Orna Barbivay, will join Braverman on stage.
HAIFA, Israel, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power'' or the "Company"), has been selected as a recipient of an honorary fellowship from the University of Haifa, the largest research university in northern Israel. Braverman is the youngest person in the history of the university to receive such honorary fellowship.
Braverman, a University of Haifa alumni, will receive the honorary fellowship alongside three other recipients during the University of Haifa's 50th Board of Governor's Gala on June 20 at Caesarea National Park.
Also receiving honorary fellowships will be:
- Maj. Gen. Orna Barbivay, Minister of Economy and Industry
- Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, Director General of the Ministry of Defense
- Mr. Idan Ofer, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur.
"It is really touching to be recognized with this distinguished honorary fellowship from my alma mater," said Braverman, who had founded Eco Wave Power when she was just 24. "To be in the same company as these distinguished leaders is truly humbling. I am also extremely proud to be a University of Haifa alumnus, as the university recently became the first Israeli University to adopt the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showing its true commitment to sustainability and the future of our planet."
"University of Haifa puts a strong emphasis on social and environmental sustainability, in accordance with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The University, and its leading researchers are fully committed to act according to such goals, and we hope to inspire our students and alumni to peruse the same principles. As a result, we are extremely proud of Inna Braverman, for founding Eco Wave Power, which is working towards wave energy commercialization. We find Inna's work to be truly admirable and we wish her best of luck in her ambitious goal of changing the world, one wave at time," said Prof. Ron Robin, University of Haifa president.
The 50th Board of Governors Gala, titled "Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future," will feature the award ceremony, as well as a special joint concert with multi-platinum recording artist Rami Kleinstein and Pablo Rosenberg. The university will also honor Elie Horn, a noted Brazilian businessman and philanthropist, with an honorary doctorate at the gala.
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
Eco Wave Power is recognized as a "Pioneering Technology" by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and was labelled as an "Efficient Solution" by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Eco Wave Power received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund, Innovate UK and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The Company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's common American Depository Shares (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. More info: www.ecowavepower.com
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About University of Haifa
The University of Haifa, the largest research university in northern Israel, is the first Israeli university to adopt the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The University's distinctive mission is to foster academic excellence in an atmosphere of tolerance and multiculturalism. Our faculty and student population is unique in its composition. Here, Jews, Arabs, Druze, Haredi and secular students, new immigrants and military and security personnel come together to study, teach and learn.
Driven by unusual crossings between fields of research and social responsibility, the University of Haifa is creating a new learning environment, a stronger community, and a better Israeli society.
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October 2022 and April 2023 crossings will be filled with memorable moments that honor the brand's history
SEATTLE, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 18, 2023, Holland America Line is celebrating its 150th Anniversary — making it one of the longest-operating travel companies in the world. To commemorate the milestone, the cruise line is planning special events and activities, including two commemorative transatlantic crossings. Today, the April 4, 2023, crossing opens for booking, while the Oct. 15, 2022, departure has limited space remaining.
During the October and April 150th Anniversary Transatlantic crossings, Holland America Line is planning memorable experiences that will weave the company's history into the menus, activities, entertainment, special guest speakers and more.
"A milestone like a 150th Anniversary doesn't come around often for most companies, and our celebrations will bring to life our century-and-a-half of amazing history," said Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line's president. "Holland America Line has touched the lives of millions of people throughout the years — whether by bringing them to a new life in America or providing a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. We have some really special experiences planned over the next several months to honor our heritage."
- Oct. 15 crossing, 15 nights: Rotterdam VII will depart Rotterdam, the Netherlands, exactly 150 years to the date of the departure of Rotterdam I's maiden voyage, which took place before the company was incorporated. The crossing will recreate Holland America Line's first sailing, leaving from Rotterdam and visiting Plymouth, England, and Le Havre (Paris), France, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to New York City for a rare overnight call; then it sails on to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- April 4 crossing, 16 nights: Departing Fort Lauderdale, Rotterdam heads to New York City for an overnight call; it will then spend eight leisurely days at sea crossing the Atlantic Ocean, calling at Plymouth and Dover (London), England, before arriving April 18 — Holland America Line's 150th anniversary — at Rotterdam for an overnight full of festivities.
During the crossings, guests will be treated to a host of experiences, including commemorative historic menus and cocktails offering a taste of the brand's history, live music with special performances by guest artists, presentations reliving the history and roots of Holland America Line, and an Olympic-style event with classic cruise sporting activities and games.
- New York City Anniversary Event: Holland America Line will kick off its 150th anniversary year with a special ceremony aboard Rotterdam when the ship overnights at New York City Oct. 26, 2022, including a memorable stage performance to mark the historic night.
- Rotterdam Welcome: When Rotterdam arrives at Rotterdam in the Netherlands April 18, 2023, the ship will receive a grand welcome on its 150th birthday in the city of the company's founding. During the overnight call, guests and city of Rotterdam will help mark this historic milestone at an evening event on board.
- Additional Special Anniversary Themed Cruises: The anniversary year will include specially marketed cruises that help relive Holland America Line's history of exploration through unique ports visited. The cruise dates will be announced in the coming months and will include special programming for each voyage.
- Retail Merchandise: Limited-edition, specially designed 150th Anniversary retail items will be available in the shipboard shops.
Additional celebratory details will be revealed in the near future.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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U.S. Route 30 project facing important deadline
The ongoing effort to relocate and extend the U.S. Route 30 expressway will soon have a major breakthrough or a demoralizing setback.
Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula and MS Consultants business development representative Tony Urankar made an unusually timed pitch Wednesday morning in Columbus for $70 million in state funding from the Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Council. About $59 million would go to construction and $11 million to cover utility relocation and any remaining purchases of property or paying for temporary access to property. TRAC had already allocated at least $8.5 million for preliminary engineering and design.
"We need your help to help keep the project moving forward," Regula said.
Local government and business leaders have been talking for years about extending the four-lane highway from Canton to state Route 11 near Lisbon in Columbiana County. The four-lane section turns into a two-lane winding road heading east from Canton.
Officials recently have focused on building a new three-mile section of highway from the Trump Avenue interchange to a new state Route 44 interchange, bypassing the center of East Canton.
An $18 million federal grant available for that three-mile extension is in jeopardy because of a September deadline for committing the money.
TRAC usually does not approve funding for projects until December. But it's considering the Route 30 request as part of a new "off-cycle" application policy due to the impending expiration of the grant.
The TRAC voted unanimously to consider the funding request, without making a commitment.
While tOhio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks, who chairs TRAC, said the vote “sends a signal to those who are in the private sector who can contribute to this project that TRAC is prepared to do its part, given these dollars come in.”
He said the council, which next meets June 22, could hold an emergency meeting to vote next month.
Federal money must be committed by Sept. 30
Regula and Urankar were representing the Regional Transportation Improvement Project, established in 2016 by Stark, Carroll and Columbiana counties.
Urankar said the federal money must be committed by Sept. 30 to extending the expressway to Route 44. The construction is estimated at more than $100 million.
It would take an act of Congress to extend the deadline again. Congress had already extended the deadline by a year due to the pandemic.
The Federal Highway Administration expects all the funding for the three-mile portion to be committed and lined up by June 30, Urankar added. He's scheduled to meet with federal highway officials June 6 for a project update.
The problem is with less than a month before the June 30 deadline, most of the money required to fund the three-mile extension has not been lined up.
Lining up financial commitments has been difficult
TRAC member, Chris Kershner, of southwest Ohio, said he would like to see more funding commitments by other governmental entities and private partners, before he would support more TRAC funding for U.S. 30.
"My push back is not because I don't see the economic need for the project. My push back is i think we need some additional time and to see how things play out," he said.
In a video presentation to TRAC, state Sen. Kirk Schuring, R-Jackson Township, said he had a voluntary commitment of $100,000 from a local company that he did not name. That's far short of the minimum $10 million in voluntary assessments the local group is seeking.
But Schuring said he had positive meetings with two other businesses with a presence in Stark County. He also said he is set to meet with an Amazon executive on June 15 to discuss the company contributing toward the project.
Amazon is working to establish a warehouse and shipping facility on the former Skyland Pines golf course in northeast Canton.
In addition, consultants based in Washington, D.C., will be meeting with two or three investors in Canton on June 3 to discuss investing in the extension, Schuring said.
Schuring later said he would not identify the companies and investors until they signed a letter of intent.
Urankar told TRAC that the investors aren't interested in investing unless the expressway is extended all the way to Route 11.
Regula said that the money needed from TRAC might be less if the local group can obtain more than $10 million in voluntary assessments.
"This number can go down," he said. "We’re not stopping. We’re continuing our efforts to obtain more money.”
Regula also told TRAC that local officials are lobbying Ohio's two U.S. senators and the area congressional members for an extension of the federal grant deadline.
Regula's brother, David Regula of Bethlehem Township, is one of TRAC's eight members.
"I think we need to take a really strong look at funding this. This portion (of U.S. 30) that goes through East Canton is a nightmare by any means, shape or form," David Regula said. "We have 20% of this budget going away if we don't use it. It would be a tremendous waste of resources."
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/25/officials-want-70-million-ohio-u-s-route-30-project-stark-carroll-columbiana-county-odot/9924069002/ | 2022-05-25T21:58:31Z |
RESTON, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was awarded a new task order by Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command, Detachment Fort Detrick, formerly known as Naval Medical Logistics Command. The single award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity task order will support research to maximize warfighter performance and survivability in the aviation, underwater and special warfare environments. It holds an approximate value of $53 million and includes a one-year base period of performance with four one-year options and one six-month option. Work will be performed primarily at Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
"Optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments is important to our national security," said Liz Porter, Leidos Health Group president. "Our research support will help Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton identify environmental health effects before warfighter performance is compromised. Through this research, we can advance our knowledge of military operations in hostile environments and help safeguard the wellness of service members."
Through this task order, Leidos will support research on the human cognitive and physiological factors associated with military operations in aviation, space, underwater and special warfare environments. The research focuses on motion sickness, aeromedical standards, hypoxia, fatigue assessment, aviation safety and both neurocognitive and neurophysiological effects. Leidos will provide technical support through the collection and analysis of data, computer programming, statistical analysis and scientific reporting.
For nearly four decades, Leidos has worked with the U.S. military to support the performance, resilience and wellness of service members. This new task order complements Leidos' existing work on warfighter performance, physiological and psychological health and operational readiness. This includes support for the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, California, the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory in Groton, Connecticut, and the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio on Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Learn more about Leidos' human performance services at Leidos.com/human-performance.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.
Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.
Contact:
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Robin Campbell and Matt Doyle talked about UB40 and their upcoming tour. Matt shared what it was like to find out he was joining the group and said he is enjoying every moment of performing with the band. Robin also shared how exciting and iconic it is to be performing again at the Hollywood Bowl.
For more information about UB40’s new tour and to buy tickets to the Hollywood Bowl show on Sept. 18, visit UB40.global.
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Services for Cardell “Carde” Mitchell Anderson, 59, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple with Tyrone Holcomb officiating.
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Services for Cardell “Carde” Mitchell Anderson, 59, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple with Tyrone Holcomb officiating.
Burial will be in Temple Garden of Memories in Temple.
Mr. Anderson died Tuesday, July 26, at a Temple hospital.
He was born Feb. 24, 1963, in Temple to Bercha Thomas and Mary Louise Anderson. He graduated from Temple High School. He attended Blinn College and received an associate’s degree in business management from Temple College. He was a member of St. James United Methdoist Church in Temple and the Christian House of Prayer in Killeen. He worked at Artco Bell, Wilsonart, Baylor Scott & White, Kellogg Brown & Root in Baghdad and Iraq, and Vectrus in Kuwait. He married Zella Davis Hemphill.
Survivors include his wife of Temple; two sons, Christopher Anderson of Temple and Joseph Hemphill of Houston; two daughters, Alicia Anderson Jones of New Braunfels and Jokeisha Hemphill of Murrieta, Calif.; four brothers, Bercha Anderson Jr. of Gatesville, Warren Dean Anderson of Oklahoma City, Edward Anderson of Waxahachie and Brian Anderson of Temple; a sister, Myrtle Clemons of Temple; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_34ec097a-1372-11ed-bf17-7b105c774038.html | 2022-08-04T09:15:04Z |
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam & Eve Franchise Corporation (AEFC), a division of the largest and most-trusted adult-themed online retailer AdamEve.com, announced the opening of its 100th location at 3801A Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia - on the heels of another record-breaking year for its franchise locations during 2021. In celebration of this milestone store grand opening, local management is hosting several fun and creative events starting Friday, May 13 and continuing throughout this weekend, for adults over the age of 18.
While many brick-and-mortar retail locations continue to take a back seat to ecommerce giants, Adam & Eve stores continue to thrive as the U.S. market enters year three of a global pandemic.
"We are grateful for our franchise operators, both new and existing, who are benefiting from the popularity of our product assortment and trusted brand. Adam & Eve's store operators are positioned to have another lucrative year, and this is due to our company's ongoing commitment to support our franchisees in unique and different ways," said David Keegan, vice president of franchising for Adam & Eve Stores. "This expansion not only includes crossing the 100-store mark with the help of key franchise operators like Ben Woodard, but also the collective group of stores which will add four locations by June and is projected to grow 20 percent in 2022."
"AEFC has given us a tremendous opportunity to grow as a successful franchise operator in Virginia. The brand name recognition of Adam & Eve combined with our overall franchise experience and the ever-increasing need for our product assortment gives us a competitive edge at each of our four locations. We're honored to open the 100th Adam & Eve store and look forward to the continued prosperity that comes with being connected to this trusted brand," said Ben Woodard, Adam & Eve franchise operator in Virginia.
In addition to current franchise locations experiencing unmatched growth in store revenue, AEFC remains dedicated to their market expansion trajectory, which has seen consistent double-digit growth since its flagship location opened in 2005.
For information on investing in store market opportunities and to learn more about what it takes to realize success as a franchise operator for Adam & Eve Stores, visit AdamandEveFranchise.com.
About Adam & Eve Stores
Since its inception, Adam & Eve has successfully been raising the standards in the American adult-themed industry and has continued the tradition by opening retail stores that provide sex-positive and consenting people - over the age of 18 - the highest quality products and lingerie. There are currently 105 stores in 21 states across the U.S., in addition to locations in Canada and Peru. For more information on the Adam & Eve Stores franchise opportunity, visit the franchise website, AdamandEveFranchise.com.
Media Contact: Katy Zvolerin, katy@adameve.com
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The Jewish Federation of San Antonio urged synagogues and Jewish organizations to cancel events Saturday after they said they received a warning from the FBI about a "potential threat to an unconfirmed Jewish facility in the San Antonio area."
In a statement, the FBI said it is investigating the credibility of a potential threat against an "unidentified" Texas synagogue.
"We are working to determine the credibility of the threat and sharing information with our law enforcement partners and our partners in the Jewish community," the FBI said.
"After communicating with all local synagogues and organizations, it was recommended that all formal Jewish gatherings be suspended until further notice," a statement from the Jewish Federation said.
Temple Beth-El posted a statement on its Facebook page announcing Shabbat services were canceled Saturday both in-person and online.
"We have received information from our experts that the safety situation for the Jewish synagogues in San Antonio today is not optimal for us to conduct our regularly scheduled Shabbat services," according to Temple Beth-El's statement.
In a statement, the Anti-Defamation League said it is working closely with the San Antonio Jewish Federation. "ADL has been in close contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement in Texas for more than 72 hours around a series of threats targeting a Texas synagogue," according to the statement. "In the past 24 hours, we received notice of a more specific and credible threat. We will continue to closely monitor and share relevant updates with all our Jewish communal partners."
The San Antonio Police Department told CNN they are in communication with the San Antonio Division of the FBI and deferred all inquiries to them.
Speaking to CNN's Evan Perez on Friday, FBI Director Christopher Wray said they are seeing an increase in threats against the Jewish community.
"We are working more and more closely than ever all across the country because we recognize that they are increasingly the targets of violent extremism from all manner of views and ideologies, and it's gotta stop," he said. "We're not going to tolerate it and we're going to stand with the Jewish community."
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Sugar Creek Township man accused of putting tracking device on Massillon woman's car
BREWSTER – A Sugar Creek Township man accused of placing an electronic tracking device on a woman's car is charged with stalking her.
Brewster police arrested the 39-year-old man about 7 p.m. Wednesday at South Wabash Avenue and Needham Street, according to Stark County Jail records.
He had been wanted by Massillon police on a felony charge of menacing by stalking issued earlier that day. According to Stark County court records, a woman told police that she believes he will physically harm her.
She filed a harassment report with Navarre police and another report with Stark County sheriff's deputies. The court records cite that the man contacted 911 to make a false report about her and has sent her numerous text messages.
He is also accused of going to her home on Wednesday and placing an electronic tracking device on her vehicle, the court records show.
He remained behind bars Thursday, held in lieu of $25,000 bond, according to jail records.
According to the court records, Magistrate Andrea M. Scassa ordered that if he is released on bond, he will be monitored by GPS. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/04/14/man-accused-putting-tracking-device-car-talk-massillon-woman-sugar-creek-township/7317215001/ | 2022-04-14T15:26:38Z |
Which hair removal cream is best?
Hair removal cream is an excellent way to address unwanted body hair without the help of shavers, hot wax or expensive lasers. The best ones leave your skin smooth and hair-free after a few short steps performed in 10 minutes or less. A top pick is Nair Hair Remover Lotion With Moroccan Argan Oil. Made by a trusted brand, it works well for all skin types and features a light orange-blossom scent.
What to know before you buy hair removal cream
How hair removal cream works
When you apply hair removal cream, its chemical process weakens each strand of hair in the covered area. Once the cream has had time to work, you wipe it off, and the unwanted hair wipes away with it.
Note that each cream will need a specific amount of time to work. That exact duration will be listed on the packaging.
Use before showering
The chemicals used in hair removal cream typically cause an unpleasant odor on your skin. While manufacturers have significantly reduced foul smells in recent years, most creams still emit a light aroma. As a result, it is best to apply the cream when you can shower immediately after removing it.
Application timing
Before applying your cream, have your timer ready so you do not exceed its time limit. These creams use chemicals that melt your hair away, and if you leave them on too long, they can leave a nasty chemical burn on your skin.
What to look for in a quality hair removal cream
Odorless and scented creams
Early hair removal creams earned a bad for odors that could clear a room, but times have changed. Many manufacturers have found ways to minimize nasty smells without compromising hair removing benefits.
The best way to ensure you don’t end up with a foul-smelling cream is to reach for a bottle that claims its product is odorless or boasts a pleasant scent. If you’re shopping online, find the product’s reviews to learn what others have said about its smell.
Type of hair removal cream
Hair removal creams often include strict restrictions on where you should apply them. For example, some creams state that they are ideal for your legs, arms and underarms. Other creams are made for the face or the bikini area. Ensure that you pick up a bottle suitable for the area you wish to address.
Sensitive skin
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How long does it take for hair removal cream to work?
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Can you exceed the time limit listed on the bottle?
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What’s the best hair removal cream to buy?
Top hair removal cream
Nair Moroccan Argan Hair Removal Cream
What you need to know: This is the best cream for those who want a quick, easy and effective solution for unwanted body hair.
What you’ll love: Its formula is for all skin types and includes nourishing Moroccan argan oil. It boasts a low odor, and you can use it in the shower. It features a pump bottle for easy applications. You can use it on your legs, arms, underarms and bikini area.
What you should consider: Customers noted that this formula is potent; perform a patch test before using it.
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Top hair removal cream for the money
Veet Hair Removal Cream For Sensitive Skin
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What you should consider: Product reviews suggest its odor is very strong.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Nad’s Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
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What you’ll love: This is suitable for all skin types and works in four to 10 minutes. It lets you wipe away unwanted body hair in four simple steps. Use it on your arms, legs, body and bikini area — the results last days longer than shaving.
What you should consider: Customers have noted that this formula emits a strong odor.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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HOUSTON (AP) — A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the Cleveland Browns quarterback.
“Every victim of sexual assault is watching Roger Goodell and the NFL right now. … Mr. Goodell, what will you do? It’s never too late to do the right thing,” attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents the women who sued Watson over their allegations, said Thursday. “That’s what these women and those watching are expecting.”
The NFL has sought to keep Watson off the field in 2022 and appealed an independent disciplinary officer’s decision that fell short of the league’s recommended penalty.
The appeal gives Goodell or someone he designates the authority to increase Watson’s penalty. On Thursday, Goodell named former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey as his designee to hear the appeal. Buzbee spoke before the league made the announcement.
Afterward, he told CBS: “I’ve said and will say: Bravo to the NFL. It’s never too late to do the right thing.”
The NFL is seeking an indefinite suspension of at least one year plus a significant fine in appealing the suspension, a person familiar with the filing told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the matter isn’t public knowledge, also said Watson would be required to undergo evaluation and treatment as determined by medical experts before he could be reinstated.
Former federal judge Sue L. Robinson issued her ruling Monday. She concluded Watson violated the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused by the women of sexual misconduct during massage treatments while he played for Houston.
Watson, who was with the Texans for four seasons before sitting out last season and then being traded to Cleveland in March, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by the women. Two grand juries in Texas declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints brought by 10 of the women.
Watson has denied any wrongdoing. He has continued to practice with the Browns while awaiting resolution of his case.
Ashley Solis, the first woman to file a lawsuit against Watson, sat next to Buzbee as he discussed the case before taking the podium to share her thoughts on the suspension.
Solis inhaled deeply and took several seconds to compose herself before recounting the abuse she said she has received since coming forward, including death threats and online harassment that led her into a deep depression.
“What do the actions of the NFL say to little girls who have suffered at the hands of someone perceived to have power?” she said. “That it’s not a big deal. That they don’t care.”
Per the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association, Watson’s disciplinary case had to go before a jointly appointed disciplinary officer. This was Robinson’s first case since the new CBA was signed in 2020.
Buzbee said he reached out to many of the other women following news of the suspension and he shared some of their reactions Thursday.
“I’m disgusted and heartbroken,” he said one of the women told him. “It’s like we don’t even matter. I feel like we’re invisible.”
Buzbee criticized the NFL’s handling of the investigation and said he questioned why one of the first questions asked to his 10 clients who were interviewed by the NFL was: “What were you wearing?”
“We never expected much from the NFL’s investigation. We never expected much from their flawed process,” Buzbee said. “Even when you know you’re going to be slapped in the face, that slap still hurts and it still stings.”
The person familiar with the filing told the AP that the league attempted to interview all of the women but Buzbee stopped returning messages from the NFL’s investigators.
The league’s investigation, which resulted in a 215-page report, was conducted by two former prosecutors with decades of experience investigating sexual assault cases. The investigators interviewed 49 people, including 12 of 24 plaintiffs, Watson, and third-party witnesses, including witnesses identified by Watson’s attorneys. Investigators also reviewed documentary evidence, including documents provided by Watson’s counsel from civil litigation.
Robinson said in her decision: “My credibility determinations are based largely on the credibility of the NFL investigators.”
Solis said she doesn’t regret speaking out. She said she has been helped by letters and emails from strangers expressing support for her and that she’ll continue to tell her story to make sure young women know they have a voice.
“If anyone has ever tried to abuse their status and overpower you, remind them that they picked the wrong one to try that with,” she said. “That’s exactly what I am — the wrong one. And I’ll keep showing my face and keep speaking up for as long as I can.”
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this story.
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LE CASTELLET, France (AP) — Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix on Sunday after Charles Leclerc crashed out while leading, a mistake that dropped the Ferrari driver 63 points behind the defending Formula One champion.
Verstappen’s seventh win through 12 races this season upped his career total to 27 victories, all with Red Bull. He said his lead in the title race is misleading because Red Bull and Ferrari have been fairly even this season.
“Of course it’s a great lead but a lot of things can happen. It’s probably a bit bigger than it should have been when you look at the performance of the two cars,” Verstappen said. “We still need a bit more one-lap race. I think Budapest (Hungary) will be a bit of a struggle for us and Ferrari will be really, really quick.”
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton finished second in his 300th grand prix — his fourth consecutive podium and highest finish in what’s so far been a winless season — while teammate George Russell passed Sergio Perez of Red Bull following a late restart to give Mercedes its first double podium of the year.
“That’s an incredible result for the team, great job George,” said Hamilton, who estimated sweating out “about three kilos” as track temperatures hit 51 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit) at the Paul Ricard Circuit in southeastern France.
“It was a tough race because my drinks bottle didn’t work,” Hamilton said. “But what a great result considering we’ve been so far off these guys all weekend.”
Hamilton lay on his back in the cool-down room as Russell watched a replay of the action.
“By Lap 20 I was like, ‘I really could do with a drink,’” Hamilton said. “Maybe the water evaporated.”
Hamilton’s first win with Mercedes came in Hungary in 2013. H e’s won a record eight times at the Hungaroring, twice as many as Michael Schumacher, and F1 races there next week.
“I hope the car feels good there,” Hamilton said. “I so love that track.”
Leclerc’s race ended on Lap 18 when he lost the rear of his car coming out of Turn 11, spinning 360 degrees before crashing into a tire wall. Leclerc could not speak at first, breathing heavily in his helmet before telling his team the mishap was caused by a throttle problem.
He then screamed a furious “Noooooooooo!”
It’s the third time this season Leclerc has failed to finish a race, while Ferrari has had seven DNF’s through 12 races. Leclerc’s failure Sunday came two weeks after a throttle problem almost cost him victory at the Austrian GP.
Leclerc, who is only seven points ahead of third-place Perez in the title battle, later said the crash was driver error.
“We’ll add things up at the end of the season, but if we’re 25 or 30 points short at the season I can only blame myself,” Leclerc said. “I couldn’t go into reverse, but those are small details. You just can’t put a car into the wall.”
Verstappen was tentative early and Leclerc held him off, but the Dutchman went for an undercut on Lap 17 with hard tires. Ferrari didn’t attempt to counter Red Bull’s strategy, only for Leclerc to crash one lap later.
“It was an error. It was a bit strange how I lost (the car),” Leclerc said. “If I stay at this level I certainly don’t deserve to win the championship. Two mistakes, here and Imola, that’s a bit much.”
Verstappen asked over radio if Leclerc was all right.
“I’m told he is, Max, thanks for asking,” his team replied.
As drivers switched tires under the safety car, Ferrari’s mistakes continued. Carlos Sainz Jr. received a five-second penalty for an unsafe release that almost led to a collision with a Williams car.
Sainz had passed Russell and Perez when his team told him to pit for new tires with 10 laps left.
“Come on, guys, I can’t believe you told me to box then,” Sainz grumbled. “I don’t know why we boxed. I don’t understand.”
After the race, he explained his position.
“At Ferrari we get super criticized for things other teams might go through in their pit stop window. We are not the disaster people seem to say we are,” Sainz said. “Yes I wanted to stay out, I maybe saw a podium position. The team has a lot more data on their screens. They did it with the best intentions and best spirit.
“My point of view is that if I couldn’t pass Checo, I would box. The moment I passed him, I thought ‘See if I could pull away.’ At that stage, the numbers said it was impossible I would make it to the end. In the moment my feeling was different but I didn’t see the numbers.”
Meanwhile, Russell tried to squeeze past Perez on the inside and they touched wheels. Perez went off and cut the corner to come back ahead with Russell asking for the position back. Stewards deemed it a racing incident, and Russell eventually passed him anyway.
“The restart was tasty,” Russell said. “I got a really nice run and timed it perfectly. It was pretty sweet.”
Perez finished fourth ahead of Sainz, who earned a bonus point for fastest lap.
Fernando Alonso of Alpine finished sixth, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren, Esteban Ocon of Alpine, Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin rounding out the top 10.
Approaching the midway point of the 53-lap race, Mick Schumacher’s Haas was clipped by Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo and Zhou received a 5-second penalty.
Sainz started at the back of the grid with Kevin Magnussen as penalty for changes to their engines ahead of the race.
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Bad baseballs? New York Mets angry after rash of HBPs
By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) — The New York Mets are upset after several of their hitters have been hit by pitches over the first few weeks of the season. Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt says bad baseballs are to blame. The actual problem is probably multifaceted, ranging from cold weather to bad luck. The Mets have been hit 20 times this season in 19 games, which leads the league by a wide margin. But MLB-wide hit-by-pitch rates were actually down slightly heading into Wednesday’s games. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/27/bad-baseballs-new-york-mets-angry-after-rash-of-hbps/ | 2022-04-27T23:41:33Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - New Pacific Metals Corp. ("New Pacific" or the "Company") (TSX: NUAG) (NYSE American: NEWP), together with its local Bolivian partner, announce the assay results of the last ten drill holes from the Discovery Drill Program completed in 2021 at the Carangas Silver-Gold Project, Oruro Department, Bolivia (the "Carangas Project" or the "Project"). Assay results of all 35 holes drilled in 2021 (Figure 1) have now been received and released. Drill intercepts of mineralization and hole specifications of the last ten holes are presented in Tables 1 and 2, respectively. Drilling is underway on the 2022 drilling program of up to an additional 40,000 metres ("m").
- Hole DCAr0031 was drilled on section 24 at the Central Valley and intersected 595.7 m (from 161.55 m to 757.25 m) grading 1.25 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au") and 7 g/t silver ("Ag"), including 98.9 m (from 457.3 m to 556.2 m) grading 2.58 g/t Au, 6 g/t Ag and 42.11 m grading 3.51 g/t Au, 2 g/t Ag and 0.1% copper ("Cu") (from 711.0 m to 753.11 m). This broad gold zone occurs beneath a silver horizon of 41.63 m grading 41 g/t Ag, 1% lead ("Pb") and 1.72% zinc ("Zn") from 62.37 m to 104 m. This hole was terminated in mineralization at a depth of 757.25 m due to difficult drilling conditions and capacity of the drill rig.
Gold mineralization intersected in hole DCAr0031, is hosted in strongly argillic-sericitized lithic tuff of dacitic composition with disseminated sulfides and cut by veinlets of pyrite and chalcopyrite, similar to the holes DCAr0020, DCAr0016 and DCAr0015 reported previously (Figure 2). - Hole DCAr0032 was drilled at East Dome and intersected an interval of 194.70 m (from 18.3 m to 213.0 m) grading 33 g/t Ag, 0.37% Pb and 0.71% Zn, including a high-grade interval of 14.43 m (from 129.3 m to 143.73 m) grading 158 g/t Ag, 0.29% Pb and 0.25% Zn. This hole also intersected a high-grade interval of 10.25 m grading 1,213 g/t Ag, 1.2% Pb and 0.19% Zn from 319.89 m to 330.14 m.
- Hole DCAr0027 was drilled at the top of West Dome and intersected an interval of 72.7 m grading 116 g/t Ag and 1.34% Pb (from 1.78 m to 74.48 m) in the near-surface hydrothermal breccia horizon, including 35.73 m grading 213 g/t Ag and 1.46% Pb (from 12.95 m to 48.68 m).
- Hole DCAr0028 was drilled to the bottom of West Dome and intersected an interval of 190.97 m (from 10.47 m to 201.44 m) grading 65 g/t Ag, 0.48% Pb and 1.09% Zn, including high-grade intervals of 31.82 m (from 57.18 m to 89.0 m) grading 101 g/t Ag, 0.95% Pb and 2.59% Zn, and 17.03 m (from 178.9 m to 195.93 m) grading 347 g/t Ag, 1.01% Pb and 1.79% Zn.
- Hole DCAr0030 was drilled to the bottom of West Dome about 100 m to the north of hole DCAr0028 and intersected an interval of 160.10 m (from 35.57 m to 195.67 m) grading 65 g/t Ag, 0.32% Pb and 0.93% Zn, including a high-grade interval of 32.65 m (from 56.2 m to 88.85 m) grading 216 g/t Ag, 0.63% Pb and 1.65% Zn.
Nine holes in Table 1 were drilled at a shallow dip angle of -45 degrees targeting the near surface silver-rich polymetallic mineralization at various locations in Central Valley, West Dome and East Dome and intersected broad silver-rich mineralization near surface. The only deep hole, DCAr0031 was drilled at a higher dip angle of -68 degrees to a depth of 757.23 m, which intersected 595.7 m interval of gold. The gold mineralization may represent a feeder zone that is related to multi-stage rhyolitic/dacitic porphyry intrusive bodies.
The Company currently has four drill rigs turning at the Carangas Project and plans to complete up to 40,000 m drilling this year. Of the four drill rigs, two rigs are testing the shallow silver horizon and the other two rigs are testing the gold mineralization at depth. So far, approximately 10,000 m have been completed in 15 holes. Assay results of 15 drill holes completed in 2022 are pending.
The Company has attempted to drill beyond 1,000 m depth to follow gold mineralization and has encountered thermal water at around 900 m depth. The Company is seeking to have a fifth rig capable of 1,500 m depth to test potential mineralization of rhyolitic bodies.
All samples in respect of the exploration program at the Carangas Project, conducted by the Company and discussed in this news release, are shipped in securely-sealed bags by New Pacific staff in the Company's vehicles, directly from the field to ALS Global in Oruro, Bolivia for preparation, and ALS Global in Lima, Peru for geochemical analysis. ALS Global is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory independent from New Pacific. All samples are first analyzed by a multi-element ICP package (ALS code ME-MS41) with ore grade over specified limits for silver, lead and zinc further analyzed using ALS code OG46. Further silver samples over specified limits are analyzed by gravimetric analysis (ALS code of GRA21). Gold is assayed firstly by ICP method then by fire assay with AAS finish (ALS code of Au-AA25). Certified reference materials, various types of blank samples and duplicate samples are inserted to normal drill core sample sequences prior to delivery to laboratory for preparation and analysis. The overall ratio of quality control samples in sample sequences is around twenty percent.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Alex Zhang, P. Geo., Vice President of Exploration, who is a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The Qualified Person has verified the information disclosed herein, including the sampling, preparation, security and analytical procedures underlying such information, and is not aware of any significant risks and uncertainties that could be expected to affect the reliability or confidence in the information discussed herein.
New Pacific is a Canadian exploration and development company with precious metal projects, including the flagship Silver Sand Project, the Silverstrike Project and the Carangas Project, all of which are located in Bolivia. The Company is focused on progressing the development of the Silver Sand Project, exploring the Carangas broad silver-gold Project, recently discovered in 2021 and initiating the exploration of the historic silver mining district of the Silverstrike Project.
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Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. Any statements or information that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects", "is expected", "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "projects", "estimates", "assumes", "intends", "strategies", "targets", "goals", "forecasts", "objectives", "budgets", "schedules", "potential" or variations thereof or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements or information. Such statements include, but are not limited to: statements regarding anticipated exploration, drilling, development, construction, and other activities or achievements of the Company; timing of receipt of permits and regulatory approvals; timing and content of the PEA, and estimates of the Company's revenues and capital expenditures; and other future plans, objectives or expectations of the Company.
Forward-looking statements or information are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements or information, including, without limitation, risks relating to: global economic and social impact of COVID-19; fluctuating equity prices, bond prices, commodity prices; calculation of resources, reserves and mineralization, general economic conditions, foreign exchange risks, interest rate risk, foreign investment risk; loss of key personnel; conflicts of interest; dependence on management, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, environmental risks, operations and political conditions, the regulatory environment in Bolivia and Canada; risks associated with community relations and corporate social responsibility, and other factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended June 30, 2021 and its other public filings.
This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking statements or information.
The forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this news release that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. These estimates, assumptions, beliefs, expectations and options include, but are not limited to, those related to the Company's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; the Company's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the stabilization of the political climate in Bolivia; the Company's ability to obtain and maintain social license at its mineral properties; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits, including the ratification and approval of the Mining Production Contract with COMIBOL by the Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia; the ability of the Company's Bolivian partner to convert the exploration licenses at the Carangas Project to AMC; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. Other than specifically required by applicable laws, the Company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any such obligation to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO US INVESTORS
This news release, including the documents incorporated by reference herein, has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws. All mining terms used herein but not otherwise defined have the meanings set forth in NI 43-101.
Accordingly, information contained in this news release and the documents incorporated by reference herein containing descriptions of the Company's mineral deposits may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
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Mother fatally shot while pushing baby in stroller in NYC
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 3:30 AM CDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Police say a 20-year-old woman was fatally shot Wednesday night while she pushed her infant daughter in a stroller on the Upper East Side.
The woman was near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 95th Street around 8:30 p.m. when she was shot, police said in statement. She was taken to Metropolitan Hospital Center where she was pronounced dead.
City Council member Julie Menin, who represents the area, said on Twitter that the victim was the child’s mother.
Police said the infant was not hurt but was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.
Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
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MONETT, Mo., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY) announced that the company is hosting an Investor Day on Monday, May 9, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. ET).
The company's senior leadership team will host a series of presentations and participate in live Q&A sessions. A live audio broadcast and presentation materials will be accessible from the company's Investor Relations website and on-demand replay of the event will be available after the event.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading SaaS provider of technology solutions primarily for the financial services industry. We are an S&P 500 company that serves approximately 8,000 clients nationwide through three divisions: Jack Henry Banking® provides innovative solutions to community and regional banks; Symitar® provides industry-leading solutions to credit unions of all sizes; and ProfitStars® offers highly specialized solutions to financial institutions of every asset size, as well as diverse corporate entities outside of the financial services industry. With a heritage that has been dedicated to openness, partnership, and user centricity for more than 40 years, we are well-positioned as a driving market force in future-ready digital solutions and payment processing services. We empower our clients and consumers with the human-centered, tech-forward, and insights-driven solutions that will get them where they want to go. Are you future ready? Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information. Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased IonQ between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 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 a filed complaint, IonQ, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Ship expands Iran Revolutionary Guard’s reach to new waters
By JON GAMBRELL
Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard is building a massive new support ship near the strategic Strait of Hormuz as it tries to expand its naval presence in waters vital to international energy supplies and beyond, satellite photos obtained by The Associated Press show.
The construction of the Shahid Mahdavi provides the Guard a large, floating base from which to run the small fast boats that largely make up its fleet designed to counter the U.S. Navy and other allied forces in the region.
Its arrival, however, comes after a series of setbacks for both the Guard and Iran’s regular navy, including the loss of its largest warship less than a year earlier. As negotiations over Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers also founder, further confrontations at sea between Tehran and the West also remain a risk.
“They are looking beyond the Persian Gulf and into the blue waters of the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea and the northern Indian Ocean,” said Farzin Nadimi, an associate fellow at the Washington Institute for Near-East Policy who studies the Iranian military.
The Shahid Mahdavi appears to be a retrofit of an Iranian cargo ship known as the Sarvin, based off of previous pictures of the vessel which also has a similar curve to its hull.
The Sarvin arrived off Bandar Abbas in late July last year and then switched off its trackers. By Jan. 29, satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP showed the vessel at drydock at Shahid Darvishi Marine Industries, a company associated with Iran’s Defense Ministry just west of Bandar Abbas.
An image of the Shahid Mahdavi circulated first on social media. The ship appears to have crewed anti-aircraft weapons on its bow and stern, according to H.I. Sutton, a military ship expert who first identified the ship as being near Bandar Abbas. A flag for the Revolutionary Guard, showing its logo of a fist gripping an assault rifle with a Quran underneath and a globe behind it, hangs from the ship’s bridge.
A high-resolution Planet image taken of the drydock Saturday on behalf of the AP showed the gun-metal gray Shahid Mahdavi still at the shipyard. Just next to it, one of Iran’s Kilo-class, diesel-powered attack submarines appears to be undergoing a major overhaul. Iran is believed to have one Kilo-class sub that’s operational while another is also nonfunctional, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
As the image of the Shahid Mahdavi circulated online, the semiofficial Fars news agency ran a story about the ship. Fars, believed to be close to the Guard, described the vessel as a “mobile naval city” capable of “ensuring the security of Iran’s trade lines, as well as the rights of Iranian sailors and fishermen in the high seas.”
“This range of new defense and combat innovations for the construction of heavy vessels, in line with the mass development of light vessels, and equipping them with various arrays can maintain Iran’s authority over the Persian Gulf and the (Gulf) of Oman always in the face of transregional enemies,” Fars said.
Such floating bases have been used before in the region, particularly by the U.S. Navy during the 1980s so-called “Tanker War” after Iraq invaded Iran. As Iranian mines detonated against crude oil shippers amid that war, the Navy began escorting ships out of the Persian Gulf through its narrow mouth, the Strait of Hormuz. The strait to this day sees a fifth of all oil traded pass through it.
During the conflict, U.S. special forces operated from commercial barges that served as forward operating bases. The Navy still works with the idea today — the Mideast-based 5th Fleet has been home to the USS Lewis B. Puller, a massive ship designed off an oil tanker that can host troops and attack helicopters.
“The Shahid Mahdavi looks like it will be configured to be an afloat forward staging base, to use the U.S. Navy term,” said Michael Connell, an expert on Iran at the Virginia-based Center for Naval Analyses. “The Puller was parked for many years in the Persian Gulf and the Iranian military witnessed its utility as a platform for expeditionary warfare and power projection.”
For years, the Guard patrolled the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, while Iran’s regular navy patrolled the seas and oceans beyond. Building the Shahid Mahdavi likely gives the Guard the ability to expand its presence into those waters once patrolled by the navy.
History also isn’t something that has escaped Iran. The choice of the name for the Guard’s newest ship — Shahid Mahdavi, or Martyr Mahdavi — comes from Nader Mahdavi, an Iranian Guardsman killed by the U.S. Navy in 1987 during the “Tanker War.”
America’s killing of Mahdavi, which came after his forces opened fire on U.S. special forces helicopters, still resonates in Iran today. Tehran has alleged without evidence that America captured him alive and tortured him due to the condition of his body after it was returned. The American helicopters had strafed the Iranian vessels Mahdavi oversaw with machine guns, rockets and “fléchette” rounds — small metal darts.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei himself once gave a speech with a portrait of Mahdavi near him in 2019. That was around the time of a series of mine attacks on Mideast shipping that the U.S. Navy blamed on Iran amid the collapse of Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
Using Mahdavi’s name suggests the Guard views this as a means by which to challenge the U.S. Navy in the Mideast, particularly with the new ship likely able to support the so-called “swarm attacks” Iran can launch against larger American warships.
Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins, a 5th Fleet spokesman, declined to comment specifically about the Shahid Mahdavi as “we’re careful not to discuss intelligence-related matters.”
“But generally speaking, we pay very close attention to the maritime environment with our international partners in the interest of regional security and stability,” Hawkins said.
The arrival of the Shahid Mahdavi, which would be the biggest ship in the Guard’s fleet, comes amid a series of naval disasters for Iran. The Kharg, the regular navy’s largest warship, sunk last June. In 2020, a missile mistakenly struck a naval vessel during an exercise, killing 19 sailors and wounding 15. An Iranian navy destroyer sank in the Caspian Sea in 2018.
Meanwhile, a cargo ship in the Red Sea believed to be a Guard intelligence base suffered an explosion suspected to be caused by Israel last year. The Shahid Mahdavi could serve a similar role in espionage and sabotage missions by special forces, said Nadimi, the analyst at the Washington Institute. It also could be potentially outfitted with long-range missiles as well.
“Nasty things can happen around this ship,” Nadimi warned.
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- Sports giant LaLiga and transmedia multinational GXR will each hold a 50% stake in the 15-year JV, designed to increase brand presence and target younger audiences
- JV will tap into audience of 1.3 billion under 30s across the territories
- The joint venture is expected to generate €3 billion in revenue
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LaLiga, Spain's top-flight football competition, and Galaxy Racer (GXR), the Dubai-based transmedia multinational, have signed a Letter of Intent paving the way for the formation of a 15-year Joint Venture (JV) which will transform the sport league's brand presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Indian subcontinent.
GXR, founded in 2019 by Group CEO Paul Roy, is the largest esports, gaming and lifestyle organisation in the world with a presence in the MENA region, North America, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Europe.
The JV positions GXR as LaLiga's local partner in the MENA market and Indian subcontinent, setting up a historic first for the world of sports rights in the territories which is projected to yield over €3 billion in revenue.
Following the signing of the Letter of Intent, the parties entered an exclusive period to conclude contract details and the establishment of the JV. As agreed in the Letter of Intent, LaLiga and GXR will each hold a 50% stake in the new JV.
The JV will offer LaLiga new avenues and opportunities to increase brand presence across a key target region that is one of the youngest on the planet with more than 1.3 billion people aged under 30.
In addition, the Joint Venture will act as the media rights agency for the broadcast and media rights for the MENA and Indian subcontinent.
The deal provides LaLiga an innovative pathway to share its intellectual property (IP) through a local partner already offering considerable market reach – GXR has over 500 million followers worldwide – and a platform for growth that leverages expertise in six key verticals: licensing, content creation, esports, influencer/talent management, merchandising and music.
Paul Roy, CEO & Founder of Galaxy Racer said: "The LaLiga brand is powerful, but its potential remains untapped amongst Millennials and GenZ in the MENA region and Indian subcontinent.
"Our opportunity is to connect with a younger audience in a way that resonates with them. Galaxy Racer has a market reach that will help unlock that potential and elevate LaLiga to an aspirational brand for target audiences in the region."
LaLiga Executive Director Oscar Mayo added: "With the market set to enter a new era of growth, this is the right moment to take our business in the region to the next level and attract the next generation of younger sport fans to our competition.
"This historic partnership is set to boost the popularity of LaLiga and football in MENA and the Indian subcontinent. With Galaxy Racer's extensive experience in the region as one of the world's largest transmedia powerhouses we believe they are the ideal partner to help us reach a fresh new audience and unlock the true potential of LaLiga in the region."
"Partnering with Galaxy Racer is a major milestone in our international expansion strategy," added Maite Ventura, LaLiga's managing director for the Middle East and North Africa, "This agreement ensures not only a bright future for football in MENA and the Indian subcontinent, but also for LaLiga and our clubs.
"Success for us is seeing more of the younger crowd playing and enjoying the game, we want to tap into the hearts and minds of the millennials and GenZ. With Galaxy Racer's expertise in the market, we will be able to truly build fan loyalty and position LaLiga as a top-of-mind brand for football and lifestyle."
The deal will help LaLiga to speak to younger audiences meaningfully, through content creation and a crossover focus on gaming and esports, as well as new consumer products - from apparel to collectibles - and a wide range of activations ushering in a new way of thinking for the world of football and sport.
A key strength of the agreement is the creation of a production studio for the JV. The studio will harness Galaxy Racer's extensive experience in licensing, product development and content generation, production and broadcasting in a region seen as one of the fastest growing territories in the business of sport thanks to a major pipeline of investments in areas such as golf, boxing, F1 and horse racing in recent years, as well as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which is set to take place later this year.
Based in the UAE, the JV will feature a team of around 20 people dedicated to developing the brand and securing new business opportunities, with a five-person board of directors including Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Maite Ventura. Luis Cardenas, Commercial Director for LaLiga MENA, will be chief commercial officer (CCO).
The JV will work in coordination with the league's delegates based in Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, KSA, Turkey, Israel, India and the UAE, a key component for the regional growth.
Several LaLiga and Galaxy Racer collaborations are already in the works including a documentary series, tournaments, merchandise, physical events, and activations.
GXR will also curate creator activities to showcase the LaLiga brand throughout the year and will launch a roster of LaLiga-focused creators. Like LaLiga's current football ambassadors, the creators selected will represent LaLiga exclusively, touring the world promoting themselves and LaLiga to fans globally.
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2. Reader's Digest, 2022 - https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/lifestyle/sport/how-young-people-are-reshaping-sports
Galaxy Racer (GXR) was founded in 2019 by Paul Roy and is a transmedia powerhouse focused on esports, content Creators, music and sports, with our competitive esports division, Nigma Galaxy having an impressive roster of ten esports teams in Dota 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, Fortnite, VALORANT, PUBG Mobile, BGMI and Free Fire.
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LaLiga is a global, innovative and socially responsible organisation which is a leader in the leisure and entertainment sector. It is a private sports association composed of the 20 public limited sports companies (SADs) and clubs of LaLiga Santander and the 22 of LaLiga SmartBank, and is responsible for organising professional football competitions in Spain. LaLiga is the football competition with the most social media followers in the world, with over 158 million followers across 17 platforms in 20 different languages. With its headquarters in Madrid (Spain), it is present in 41 countries through eleven offices and 44 delegates. The organisation carries out its social work through its Foundation and was the world's first professional football league to establish a league for intellectually challenged footballers: LaLiga Genuine Santander.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Elevator Group (AEG), one of the fastest growing groups of select and experienced elevator service providers in the United States, today confirmed the appointment of Bryan Clairmont as President, to further the growth objectives of the business.
In this position Bryan succeeds C. Mark Boelhouwer, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman, with strategic responsibilities that include accelerated M & A activities, as well as broadening opportunities for the group internationally.
"I am honored to have joined AEG at such an exciting time in its journey," said Clairmont. "The foundation that has been created has significant strength and depth, and I look forward to building on the unlimited potential of AEG's business vision."
Prior to joining AEG as Chief Operating Officer in January 2022, Bryan served in several senior executive positions in the international elevator industry. He holds an MBA from the University of Rhode Island, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, and is a former Naval Officer.
Founded in 2020, American Elevator Group is the largest independent elevator service provider in North America. The group consists of independent elevator companies that deliver local expertise and customer service across 21 states. Backed by significant resources in safety, finance, technology, marketing, and operations, the group is in a continuous state of growth. For more information on AEG, visit www.americanelevator.com
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The welfare program in this country was designed to help “widows and orphans,” not sorry bums who won’t get off their lazy a##es and get a job. Let’s quit rewarding the sorriest among us and focus on helping those who need and deserve it.
Yes, it is a shame about military housing. It started with your boy Donny J and Republicans cutting the off-base housing allowance. It continued with Trump taking money from base housing and schools for his so-called wall.
Thank you, Mr. Cannady, for your letter to the editor. In these crazy times, it take real courage to speak the truth. Your words of truth are backed up by Bible verses.
When did Rose Mary Woods go to work at the Secret Service and Homeland Security?
Squawker, Kemp can let electric car manufacturers build 100 plants in Georgia, I will still be buying gas-fired ones. It’s my choice, not anybody else’s.
It looks like the city and county officials are whining over tax money to the point that they risk pi$$ing away $100 million. Without this money, this community that has a high welfare rate and is losing population daily will just dry up and blow away. I guess you clowns on the city and county commissions will show them.
Come on, Thursday’s editorial page was terrible.
Where have you gone Harry, Dizzy, Vin? Today’s sports commentators think, like some regulars in this column, that the show is all about them. They may have never held a baseball, basketball or football, but they spend hours on their outfits, jewelry, hair, makeup ... and that’s just the men, the women are even worse.
2,4,6,8 why don’t we consolidate?
All three Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices lied to Senators when it came to their opinion on Roe v Wade. Settled law they said. Liars. Anyone associated with Don the Con will lie on any issue.
SMRs are still trying to minimize the insurrection and Trump’s role in it. Their biggest lie was saying America was loved by our allies and feared by our enemies. I guess they forgot about other world leaders laughing at or mocking Trump. To paraphrase Dean Wormer from “Animal House,” uneducated and stupid is no way to go through life. Signed, Yours Truly
If you’re part of the 31% that believes Joe Biden is doing a good job, then I feel sorry for you and all the other far left-wing nuts.
There is a former deputy sheriff stumping for Stacy Abrams. He seems to be upset with Gov. Kemp’s gun law bills. How can an active or former law officer support defunding our police at a time where it is not safe to venture out in certain places? My thinking is he was terminated for insubordination.
We blame Joe Biden for the crisis we are in, but the truth is, it’s not all on Biden but the Democratic party, and that includes Raphael Warnock. But they are pushing all blame on Biden, throwing Biden under the bus. All Democrats are to blame for our high inflation and being in this recession.
SMRs, when unemployment is 9%, you can whine about a recession. But right now the economy is on cruise control. Happy days are here again, thanks to Sleepy Joe.
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Trivver today received its latest patent for its cutting edge NFT authenticity scanner that is designed to instantly verify ownership of digital assets.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trivver is pleased to announce its Non-Fungible Token (NFT) authenticity scanner has been successfully awarded the fast growing company's latest U.S. patent.
Trivver's NFT scanner application provides NFT buyers with the unique and much in demand ability to scan digital NFTs from their smartphones, tablets and other devices in order to instantly verify whether the NFT is authentic or not.
Although the recent surge in NFT marketplace sales and activity has subsided, substantial activity remains in the space. Trivver founder, CEO and IAB Board Member Joel LaMontagne states, "Current economic conditions along with other factors are amongst several reasons the marketplace has cooled off but one major cause for the recent pullback is simply a lack of trust."
After all, NFT marketplaces such as OpenSeas report as much as 80% of its NFTs for sale are fraudulent reproductions. Something needs to provide buyers with a simple means to authenticate purchases and Trivver believes its application backed by blockchain technology now provides the level of trust buyers require in order to feel confidence with their purchases.
Utilizing several patents awarded to Trivver, under LaMontagne's leadership, the company's newest release places a unique 3D pixel capable of maintaining and reporting ownership back to the original creator and all subsequent owners of the NFT as well as the purpose of the NFT. Such design not only ensures authenticity of the NFT but of equal importance is that Trivver's application ensures sales, royalties and other possible revenue earned from each NFT reaches the rightful owner.
Furthermore, Trivver's Smart NFTs have the ability to autoscale 3D objects so that these and other assets can be accurately placed into unlimited immersive locations such as the Metaverse. Once placed, Trivver Smart NFTs return valuable performance data. With this ability, brands now have the tools necessary to easily scale their products within the Metaverse and fully understand user affinities with their offerings in real-time.
"Think of our application as being somewhat similar to the security features imprinted on US and other currencies to detect counterfeit bills," states LaMontagne. "Open the app, scan the NFT from a smart device and Trivver instantly reports whether or not the NFT is fraudulent or authentic. It's as simple as that."
An important element in this digital anti-fraud technology includes Trivver "Smart Object" intellectual property that amongst other important benefits, injects each asset with a hidden digital pattern. Such patterns include elements that can be authenticated by a plurality of pixels, voxels, vertices or mesh representation.
LaMontagne concludes, "In order for the NFT space to thrive, we believe this is a much needed technology. We have seen the values of NFTs take significant hits and although there are several factors causing this, we believe our application integrated into the NFT marketplace will greatly curtail fraud and help the marketplace return to its once thriving roots."
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MIAMI, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Sports, a social impact organization inspiring youth to reach their potential on and off the field, is proud to bring their first Kids First Road Show summer camp to Miami's Tropical Park from July 18-22, 2022. The Road Show program will partner with local Steel Partners businesses to sponsor sports camps, scholarships, and events around the country this summer. Steel Sports is proud to partner with the Miami Marlins for this iteration, called the Marlins Youth Academy Summer Camp.
The Kids First Road Show aims to reimagine summer camp for kids with a focus on the Steel core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Open to children ages 7-13 of all ability levels, the summer camp will feature professionally-trained coaches teaching skills and fundamentals in a wide variety of sports including baseball, softball, soccer, flag football, volleyball and more.
Miami-based ModusLink, which focuses on global eCommerce and supply chain management, funded twenty scholarship spots at the camp for inner-city youth as part of their community-focused initiative. Company executives, including ModusLink president and CEO Fawaz Khalil, will visit the campers on June 20th.
"The Kids First Road Show allows us to carry on the great legacy of Baseball Hall-of-Famer and the inspiration behind Steel Sports, Tommy Lasorda," said Warren Lichtenstein, the Executive Chairman of Steel Partners. "Tommy knew that sports serve the great purpose of helping kids to thrive, build character, and learn valuable life lessons, while still having fun–and he would have been proud of this program's positive impact on the community."
Martin Brown, Steel Sports President and CEO, added, "By focusing on our core values, and emphasizing our coaching system, we aim to help kids build character and leadership skills that they will use both on and off the field. Community is one of the most essential aspects of our lives, and we want the kids at our summer camps to feel empowered to help their own communities."
Headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, Steel Sports is a social impact business with the mission of inspiring youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports Coaching System, The Lasorda Way. Through its "kids first" approach, Steel Sports is establishing a new standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports' core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience for over 100,000 athletes each year. For more information, visit www.steelsports.com.
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (www.steelpartners.com) (NYSE: SPLP) is a diversified global holding company that owns and operates businesses, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, direct marketing, banking, and youth sports.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Inotiv investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NOTV investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Inotiv during the relevant time frame, you have until August 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Nation's leading home remodeler recognizes holiday through national celebration, education, and community give-back — not just a day off
CHESTER, Pa., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Home Remodeling ("Power"), the nation's leading exterior home remodeler and nationally-recognized top workplace, will kick off their inaugural Juneteenth Initiative this year by hosting a three-day celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on education, community service, and celebrating Black history, flying in employees from all across the U.S.
The company is also proud to announce that they will honor Juneteenth — the nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States — as an official annual company holiday, and have provided recommendations to employees on how the day should be celebrated.
"Honoring Juneteenth by enacting it as a company holiday was not enough as an organization who's been committed to fostering diversity and inclusion for years and is intentional about everything we do," said Power's Director of Cultural Diversity & Inclusion, Olumidé Cole. "We didn't just want to check a box. As a people-first organization, we wanted to organize an initiative that would inspire our people and help towards mobilizing change. For Power, that meant creating an annual tradition to not only celebrate, but educate our employees and encourage them to be active and engaged citizens within the Black community, not just give them the day off."
The Juneteenth Initiative was conceived by Power's Black employee resource group (known as B.E.R.G.). Black employees and allies will gather in Atlanta this weekend to participate in a series of activities, which include, a walking tour around the city to visit different sites that memorialize our nation's Black history, providing employees an opportunity to rediscover the places in the historical city that mean so much to the Black struggle and experience.
The three-day initiative will also include a volunteer project with local Black-owned non-profit, Margie's House, to plant and pick vegetables that will be provided to underprivileged communities in Atlanta. Margie's House is an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in the crusade against hunger, homelessness, poverty, violence, domestic abuse, and illiteracy in the community.
Power's annual Juneteenth Initiative is a part of the company's new Black History Month competition — an internal challenge that encourages employees to host outings or socials at Black-owned businesses across the country throughout the month of February. Whichever office generates the biggest turnout wins the opportunity to host the next Juneteenth celebration. The 2023 Juneteenth celebration will be hosted by Power's Boston office.
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BULLA HAGAR, Kenya (AP) — The United States is stepping up to buy about 150,000 metric tons of grain from Ukraine in the next few weeks for an upcoming shipment of food aid from ports no longer blockaded by war, the World Food Program chief has told The Associated Press.
The final destinations for the grain are not confirmed and discussions continue, David Beasley said. But the planned shipment, one of several the U.N. agency that fights hunger is pursuing, is more than six times the amount of grain that the first WFP-arranged ship from Ukraine is now carrying toward people in the Horn of Africa at risk of starvation.
Beasley spoke Friday from northern Kenya, which is deep in a drought that is withering the Horn of Africa region. He sat under a thorn tree among local women who told the AP that the last time it rained was in 2019.
Their bone-dry communities face yet another failed rainy season within weeks that could tip parts of the region, especially neighboring Somalia, into famine. Already, thousands of people have died. The World Food Program says 22 million people are hungry.
“I think there’s a high probability we’ll have a declaration of famine” in the coming weeks, Beasley said.
He called the situation facing the Horn of Africa a “perfect storm on top of a perfect storm, a tsunami on top of a tsunami” as the drought-prone region struggles to cope amid high food and fuel prices driven partly by the war in Ukraine.
The keenly awaited first aid ship from Ukraine is carrying 23,000 metric tons of grain, enough to feed 1.5 million people on full rations for a month, Beasley said. It is expected to dock in Djibouti on Aug. 26 or 27, and the wheat is supposed to be shipped overland to northern Ethiopia, where millions of people in the Tigray, Afar and Amhara regions have faced not only drought but deadly conflict.
Ukraine was the source of half the grain that WFP bought last year to feed 130 million hungry people. Russia and Ukraine signed agreements with the U.N. and the Turkish government last month to enable exports of Ukrainian grain for the first time since Russia’s invasion in February.
But the slow reopening of Ukraine’s ports and the cautious movement of cargo ships across the mined Black Sea won’t solve the global food security crisis, Beasley said. He warned that richer countries must do much more to keep grain and other assistance flowing to the hungriest parts of the world, and he named names.
“With oil profits being so high right now — record-breaking profits, billions of dollars every week — … the Gulf states need to help, need to step up and do it now,” Beasley said. “It’s inexcusable not to. Particularly since these are their neighbors, these are their brothers, their family.”
He asserted the World Food Program could save “millions of lives” with just one day of Gulf countries’ oil profits.
China needs to help as well, Beasley said.
“China’s the second-largest economy in the world, and we get diddly-squat from China,” or very little, he added.
Despite grain leaving Ukraine and hopes rising of global markets beginning to stabilize, the world’s most vulnerable people face a long, difficult recovery, the WFP chief said.
“Even if this drought ends, we’re talking about a global food crisis at least for another 12 months,” Beasley said. “But in terms of the poorest of the poor, it’s gonna take several years to come out of this.”
Some of the world’s poorest people without enough food are in northern Kenya, where animal carcasses are slowly stripped to the bone beneath an ungenerous sky. Millions of livestock, the source of families’ wealth and nutrition, have died in the drought. Many water pumps have gone dry. More and more thousands of children are malnourished.
“Don’t forget us,” resident Hasan Mohamud told Beasley. “Even the camels have disappeared. Even the donkeys have succumbed.”
With so many in need, aid that does arrive can disappear like a raindrop in the sand. Local women who qualified for WFP cash handouts described taking the 6,500 shillings (about $54) and sharing it among their neighbors — in one case, 10 households.
“The most interesting thing we hear is people saying, ‘We’re not the only ones,’” WFP program officer Felix Okech told the AP. “’We’re the ones who have been selected (for handouts), but there are many more like us.’ So that is very humbling to hear.”
In a small crowd that had gathered to listen to stories of children too weak to stand and milk gone dry, one woman at the edge of the woven plastic mat spoke up. Sahara Abdilleh, 50, said she makes perhaps 1,000 shillings ($8.30) a week from gathering firewood, scouring a landscape that gives less and less back every day. Like Beasley, she was thinking globally.
“Is there any country, like Afghanistan or Ukraine, that is worse off than us?” she asked.
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MILWAUKEE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin location, formerly EBSO, Inc., has become aware of a data security incident that may have involved the protected information of individuals within 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin's electronic record systems. On June 9, 2022, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin sent letters to the potentially impacted individuals to notify them about this incident.
Around February 27, 2022, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin experienced a data security incident that impacted certain systems. Upon discovering this, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin immediately launched an investigation with the assistance of a leading independent digital forensics firm to determine what happened and whether personal information had been accessed or acquired without authorization. Through this investigation, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin learned that systems and files containing personal information were accessed without authorization.
While the investigation was unable to conclude whether certain information was actually viewed or accessed, out of an abundance of caution, 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin sent notification letters on June 9, 2022, to potentially impacted individuals about this incident, providing information about steps they can take to protect their information. Out of an abundance of caution, we also offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services for individuals who were potentially impacted. 90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin takes the security of customer information very seriously, and we have taken steps to prevent a similar event from occurring in the future.
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DEERFIELD, Ill., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly cash dividend by nine cents, an 8% increase, to one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per share of common stock, payable August 19, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2022.
"Our dividend increase reflects our strong balance sheet and liquidity position as well as confidence in continued strong free cash flow generation from Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T)," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. "We intend to return substantially all ME&T free cash flow to shareholders over time through dividends and share repurchases."
Since the company was formed, Caterpillar has paid a cash dividend every year and has paid a quarterly dividend since 1933. Caterpillar has paid higher annual dividends to shareholders for 28 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat Index.
About Caterpillar
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels at caterpillar.com/social-media.
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KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian officer leading the defense of the last bulwark of the strategic city of Mariupol has urged the global community to pressure Russia to allow the evacuation of civilians and wounded soldiers.
Heavy fighting raged Thursday at the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, as Russian forces attempted to finish off the city’s last-ditch defenders and complete the capture of the strategically vital port.
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers are holed up in the steel mill’s underground bunkers, many of them wounded. Some civilians are with them, too.
Capt. Sviatoslav Palamar, deputy commander of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment, said in a video statement from the steel mill’s bunkers Thursday that the “wounded soldiers are dying in agony due to the lack of proper treatment.”
He urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to help ensure the evacuation of the wounded and civilians still in the bunkers.
Addressing the world community, Palamar denounced the Russians for “refusing to observe any ethical norms and destroying people before the eyes of the world.”
Russia maintains that its forces are not entering the maze of tunnels at the steel plant, but Palamar said the Russian forces are fighting in the Azovstal mill.
“It’s been the third day that the enemy has broken through to the territory of Azovstal. Fierce bloody combat is ongoing,” said Palamar.
“The defenders of the city (Mariupol) have been fighting alone for 71 days with the overwhelming forces of the enemy and show such endurance and heroism that the country must know what it means to be loyal to the motherland,” Palamar said on a social messaging app.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: — Ukraine repels Russian attacks; Mariupol plant battle rages
— The AP Interview: Belarus admits Russia’s war ‘drags on’
— Europeans weigh costs of cutting Russian energy over Ukraine
— Easy out from steel mill seen as unlikely for Ukraine troops
— Ukraine: Russia using ‘ missile terrorism ’ in wide attacks
— AP evidence points to 600 dead in Mariupol theater airstrike
Follow all AP stories on Russia’s war on Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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MADRID — A judge in Spain on Thursday ordered the provisional release of Anatoly Shariy, a Ukrainian politician-blogger accused of treason in his home country.
Shariy was arrested on Wednesday in the coastal city of Tarragona on an international arrest warrant issued by Ukraine, according to Spain’s National Court. Court documents said Shariy is accused of “high treason and incitement of hatred.”
Shariy, who has reportedly lived in Spain since 2019, was ordered to turn in his passport and remain in the country. The court said officials in Ukraine now have 40 days to formally present a request for Shariy’s extradition.
His arrest was announced by Ukraine’s security services on Thursday, who said there was reason to believe Shariy “was acting on behalf of foreign entities.”
Shariy, the founder of a political party considered by many Ukrainians to be pro-Russian, has been a vocal and active critic of Ukraine’s government.
Ukrainian media reported that one of the members of the party said in February, prior to the start of the war, that Shariy had been granted asylum in the European Union.
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WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki says that $6.5 billion has been raised at an international donors’ conference in Warsaw to provide humanitarian help for war-torn Ukraine.
The conference on Thursday was co-hosted by Poland and Sweden and attended by prime ministers and ambassadors representing many European countries, as well as countries further afield and some businesses.
Much of the world has responded to the war in Ukraine with an outpouring of humanitarian support. But as the war drags on for weeks, the humanitarian needs in Ukraine have grown more acute. In addition to the thousands killed, millions of people have been displaced, and there are increasing reports of people being tortured and raped.
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VILNIUS, Lithuania — A 500-million-euro ($530 million) Lithuanian-Polish natural gas transmission pipeline was inaugurated Thursday, completing another stage of regional independence from Russian energy sources.
The Gas Interconnection Poland-Lithuania pipeline that runs more than 500 kilometers (310 miles), comes “at a time when Russia has once again tried to blackmail us using gas,” Polish President Andrzej Duda said at the inauguration.
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Ingridas Simonyte added that “any reduction or disappearance of this source of funding would have a very significant impact on the Russian economy and the ability to continue financing the war in Ukraine.”
The Lithuania-Poland leg is integrated with pipelines in the other two Baltic states — Estonia and Latvia — and Finland, and into the European Union gas transmission system. Before the pipeline was built, the four countries could only receive pipeline gas from Russia.
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Ukraine’s government has launched a global fundraising platform so individuals can donate to help rebuild Ukraine, offer humanitarian aid, and raise money for demining.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the initiative, called United24, on Thursday.
The United States and Europe, among others, have offered billions of dollars in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
Ukraine’s newest fundraising drive is intended to give individuals a way to donate on their own with a single click, Zelenskyy said.
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MADRID — Spanish authorities have arrested a Ukrainian politician-blogger accused of treason in his home country.
An official with the Spanish national police confirmed that Anatoly Shariy had been detained Wednesday in Tarragona under an international arrest warrant. Shariy is being transported to Madrid to appear before a judge, who will decide upon his extradition, the official said.
Ukraine’s security services announced the arrest on Thursday and said there was reason to believe Shariy “was acting on behalf of foreign entities.”
Shariy has been a vocal and active critic of Ukraine’s government. As recently as Tuesday he tweeted that he had been warned that Ukrainian intelligence was trying to track him down. He is the founder of a political party that many Ukrainians consider pro-Russian.
Ukrainian media reported that one of the members of the party said in February, just before the start of the war, that Shariy had asylum in the European Union.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said Thursday that Russia has decided to expel four diplomats with Denmark’s Embassy in Moscow.
“They have wrongfully become pieces in Putin’s cynical power play,” Kofod said. “It is a completely unjustified and deeply problematic decision, which underscores that Russia no longer wants real dialogue and diplomacy.”
Moscow said seven Danish diplomats were expelled. Danish media said that those expelled include four diplomats and three others without diplomatic status. They must leave within two weeks.
Moscow’s tit-for-tat decision came after Denmark last month expelled 15 Russian intelligence officers who worked at Russia’s Embassy in Copenhagen. Several other European countries also expelled Russian intelligence officers.
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SOFIA, Bulgaria — In anticipation of a European Union embargo on Russian crude oil Bulgaria says it’s looking for an exemption due to its dependence on supplies from Russia.
Bulgaria’s only oil refinery near the Black Sea port of Burgas is owned by Russia’s oil giant LUKOIL and is the main fuel supplier in the country.
Still, Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev told reporters that the refinery is already processing up to 50% non-Russian crude and theoretically should be able to fully eliminate Russian crude.
“Bulgaria, technologically, can do without Russian crude oil, but this would significantly increase fuel prices,” Vassilev said. “In case the European Commission weighs some exemptions, we would like to take advantage of it, because it will be in the best interest of Bulgarian consumers.”
Slovakia and Hungary have already asked for such exemptions.
Russia stopped gas deliveries to Bulgaria last week in response to Sofia’s refusal to pay for it in rubles saying it violates existing contracts.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus – The prime minister of Luxembourg says the European Union should carefully weigh a total embargo on all Russian oil gas imports given that some member nations “have no alternative” supply for energy generation.
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said after talks Thursday with the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades that “just to say no to the gas today when we know that some countries then will have no alternative tomorrow is something we should put on the balance.”
What’s paramount at this time is to maintain EU solidarity and for all 27 members to find ways of becoming energy self-sufficient and less dependent on energy from third countries, Bettel said.
He said one option is solar energy, referring to the east Mediterranean island nation’s potential to generate much more than Luxembourg.
Anastasiades said the war in Ukraine has refocused attention on discovered and potential natural gas reserves found in east Mediterranean waters off Cyprus and elsewhere as an alternative source of energy for Europe.
On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on the EU member states to ban oil imports from Russia and target the country’s biggest bank and major broadcasters in a sixth package of sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
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WARSAW, Poland — Poland and Sweden are co-hosting an international donors’ conference on Thursday in Warsaw to raise funds for humanitarian efforts to help war-torn Ukraine, where thousands have been killed, cities devastated and millions of people displaced by Russia’s attack.
Poland’s government says that Ukraine’s needs are huge despite funds already donated due to the large scale of damage from the war, and that millions of Ukrainians require urgent help.
The High-Level International Donors’ Conference for Ukraine is jointly organized by the Polish and Swedish prime ministers in collaboration with the European Commission and European Council presidents.
The aims are to allow the international community to announce new pledges to meet the immediate humanitarian needs of Ukrainian society and to create a forum to discuss how to support Ukrainian society over the longer term.
The co-hosts are prime ministers Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland and Magdalena Andersson of Sweden.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the participants by video, who are gathering in Warsaw’s National Stadium.
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PARIS — France’s ecology minister says she is confident that the European Union’s 27 nations will quickly agree to a proposed ban on oil imports from Russia.
Speaking to FranceInfo radio Thursday, the minister, Barbara Pompili, said the embargo could be agreed upon within days.
“I am confident,” she said. “It is normal that there are discussions because some countries are more dependent than others on Russian oil, so we have to try to find solutions so they can get on board with these sanctions.”
She added: “I think we’ll get there perhaps by the end of the week or at least as soon as possible.”
The European Union’s top official, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, proposed Wednesday that EU member nations phase out imports of Russian crude oil within six months and refined products by the end of the year.
The proposals must be unanimously approved to take effect. Von der Leyen said that getting all 27 member countries — some of them landlocked and highly dependent on Russia for energy supplies — to agree on oil sanctions “will not be easy.”
Pompili said the embargo would be “for everyone” in the bloc and that “is to show Russia that Europe, from the end of this year, will completely do without its oil.”
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KYIV, Ukraine — Five people were killed and at least 25 more wounded in eastern Ukraine over the past 24 hours because of the Russian shelling, Ukrainian officials said Thursday.
Luhansk regional governor Serhiy Haidai said the Russian troops shelled the region 24 times on Wednesday, hitting the cities of Severodonetsk, Lysychansk, Girske and Popasna, damaging at least 23 houses and killing five people.
An overnight shelling of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region wounded at least 25 people, Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said Thursday. He added that nine houses, a school and other civilian infrastructure were damaged as the result.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s General Staff says the country’s forces made some gains on the border of the southern regions of Kherson and Mykolaiv and repelled multiple Russian attacks in the east.
In its daily morning update, the General Staff said that the Russians “lost control over several settlements on the border of Mykolayiv and Kherson regions.” Ukrainian forces also repelled 11 attacks in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the update said.
At the same time, fighting over the Azovstal plant in Mariupol continued, the General Staff said.
“With the support of aircraft, the enemy resumed the offensive in order to take control of the plant,” the update said, adding that the Russian troops were “trying to destroy Ukrainians units” at this last remaining pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the ravaged port city.
The General Staff also noted Russian efforts to stir tensions in the Moscow-backed breakaway region of Transnistria in Moldova, which borders with Ukraine and has a Russian peacekeeping contingent. The Russian military “carries out regrouping of troops in certain areas, takes measures to replenish reserves” and is “trying to improve the tactical position of its units.”
The General Staff’s statements could not be independently verified.
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LVIV, Ukraine — The British military is saying an ongoing military drill in Belarus “is not currently anticipated” to threaten Ukraine.
The British Defense Ministry made the statement Thursday in a daily intelligence briefing posted to Twitter.
It comes after Belarus announced snap military drills. That sparked suspicion in Ukraine as Russia used Belarus to funnel troops through at the start of the war in February before Ukrainian forces repelled an advance targeting the capital, Kyiv.
“Russia will likely seek to inflate the threat posed to Ukraine by these exercises in order to fix Ukrainian forces in the north, preventing them from being committed to the battle for the Donbas,” the British military said.
It added: “Deviation from normal exercise activity that could pose a threat to allies and partners is not currently anticipated.”
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UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations says more than 300 civilians from the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol and four other towns have been evacuated to Ukrainian-held Zaporizhzhia in a second successful operation to get civilians out of areas subject to Russian shelling and attacks.
Osnat Lubrani, the U.N. humanitarian chief in Ukraine, said in a statement that many of the civilians from Mariupol, Manhush, Berdyansk, Tokmak and Vasylivka came Wednesday with nothing but the clothes they were wearing and are now getting humanitarian assistance. She said they’ll also receive “much-needed psychological support.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the 344 evacuated Wednesday are in addition to the more than 150 people who were evacuated earlier this week from the bunkers under the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian troops and reportedly came under renewed fire on Wednesday.
No civilians were reported evacuated from the plant on Wednesday. Zelenskyy said they are trying to reach an agreement to save those remaining at Azovstal, including women and children.
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The commander of the main defending force at the Azovstal steel mill in the strategic Ukrainian port city of Mariupol says Russian troops have broken into the territory of the mill, where limited evacuations of besieged civilians occurred last week.
The Russian government, meanwhile, pledged to facilitate humanitarian corridors from Thursday through Saturday to enable more evacuations.
In a video posted Wednesday, Denys Prokopenko, commander of the Ukrainian Azov regiment, said the incursions had continued a second day “and there are heavy, bloody battles.”
Azovstal remains one of the biggest hubs of Ukrainian military resistance and has been subjected to massive Russian aerial bombardments and shelling. Russian State TV showed smoke rising over Azovstal.
Hundreds of Ukrainian forces from different parts of the army, as well as civilians, remain in the plant’s underground shelters.
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A Russian government statement said its armed forces and their allies would open a humanitarian corridor on specified hours from Thursday through Saturday from the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol, Ukraine, so civilians can be evacuated.
The statement appeared on the Telegram messaging app Wednesday and pledged the forces would refrain from military actions, withdraw to a safe distance and facilitate the withdrawal of the civilians to any destination they choose.
But there was no immediate confirmation of those arrangements from other sources and similar promises to set up evacuation corridors have collapsed, because of what the Ukrainians blamed on continued fighting by Russians. A United Nations spokesman said discussions about future evacuations were ongoing. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/live-updates-ukraine-11-attacks-repelled-in-donbas-region/ | 2022-05-05T22:53:02Z |
Infor WMS cloud solution will help the Slovakian 3PL provider improve speed and accuracy
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Q&L Industrial Services, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Slovakia, is migrating to the Infor WMS warehouse management cloud solution to improve performance of stock operations. Q&L expects the new system to provide additional benefits in speed and accuracy for its customers.
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With its current system, Q&L got to a vendor-lock situation with long lead times while needing to improve flexibility quickly with the current volatile and unpredictable markets. The Infor cloud solution will provide a complete, functional system with faster implementation and time to value.
Q&L is planning the initial Infor WMS go-live at a pilot warehouse in mid-summer. The next big warehouse deployment will follow in the autumn. Infor WMS will cover all processes from receiving and put-away to picking, loading, and shipping. The company also is going to integrate Infor WMS with its AGV (automated guided vehicles) systems.
"We were looking for an easily scalable and flexible system that can be customized by ourselves," said Štefan Homza, CEO of Q&L Industrial Services. "Infor WMS provides the necessary scalability and implementation speed we need for adding new customers. We also appreciate its ability to smoothly integrate with existing logistics systems and operations."
About Q&L Industrial Services
Q&L is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider with a fully integrated and personalized range of services. The group offers robust, stable and predictable customer solutions including preliminary analysis and guarantees 100% match during execution, when responsibility for daily operations is handed over to the team of experts. The group with more than €30 million annual revenues includes four companies and employs more than 800 qualified people. Visit https://www.qlis.eu/#home
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Services for Willa Dean Irish, 81, of Temple will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Charles Melton officiating.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple.
Mrs. Irish died Wednesday, Aug. 24, at a local care center.
She was born in Troy on Oct. 24, 1940, to William and Adela Grenwelge Spohn of Troy. She graduated from Troy High School in 1959, then attended Temple College. She later graduated from the King’s Daughters School for Vocational Nurses. She married James Irish on Nov. 28, 1964. She was employed as a surgical nurse at Baylor-Scott & White for more than 30 years.
Survivors include her husband of Temple; a daughter, Phyllis Irish of Temple; two brothers, Donald Spohn of Round Rock and Larry Spohn of Temple; and a sister, Barbara Spohn of Troy.
Memorials may be made to the Temple Animal Shelter, the Association for a Pet Adoption Center (APAC Foster Program), or any charity.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_5170ff1e-2750-11ed-84d7-03e5a77deb62.html | 2022-08-29T05:50:28Z |
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Co-Diagnostics, Inc. ("Co-Dx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CODX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Co-Dx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET). Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CODX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Co-Dx during the relevant time frame, you have until October 17, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball celebrated the 75th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson broke the major league color barrier on Friday with an appreciation of his trailblazing life and an evaluation of how much farther the sport still must go.
Every player, coach and umpire on a major league field wore Robinson’s No. 42, as they have since 2009 on every April 15 — now known as Jackie Robinson Day.
But for the first time, everyone wore the numerals in the famed Dodger blue to highlight this milestone anniversary of the day Robinson first took the field with the Dodgers at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field in 1947.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes the day is an important vehicle to raise awareness and to continue to shape attitudes in the sport and beyond.
“Jackie was all about looking out and looking forward,” said Roberts, who became the second Black manager to win the World Series in 2020. “So to appreciate how far we’ve come is certainly fair, but more important is where we need to go. That’s what pushes and challenges all of us to keep getting better and to make change. … What Jackie did was incredible, but we’ve got to keep going.”
Four hours before the Dodgers’ game against Cincinnati, Roberts led his players out to the park behind the outfield bleachers at Dodger Stadium to the plaza where a statue of Robinson has stood since 2017. The Dodgers gathered around and listened to remarks from Robinson’s son, David, who encouraged everyone to take constant stock of the U.S.’ progression on education and equality.
“Baseball, it’s bigger than us individually,” Roberts said. “So we all have a platform, an opportunity, a responsibility, as David said today, which is great.”
In a pregame ceremony at Chavez Ravine, former major leaguers Edwin Jackson and Curtis Granderson greeted and honored Rachel Robinson, the 99-year-old widow of the baseball great. Rachel Robinson waved and smiled at the crowd’s several hearty ovations.
The day is particularly special at Dodger Stadium, where Robinson’s memory never fades. Robinson grew up in Pasadena, 10 miles from the site of the Dodgers’ future home, and the park is festooned with his image and iconography.
“Growing up in the Dodgers organization, we made sure we knew what he means,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who spent his first seven seasons with the Dodgers as a player. “To be part of this, it’s a special day. I think they got it right, wearing Dodger blue for one day. … He changed the world, right? And we don’t live in a perfect world, still.
April 15 has become a day to reflect on Robinson’s legacy across the sport. Roberts and his fellow baseball leaders use Jackie Robinson Day to spotlight the perpetual fight toward equality for all races while embracing the sport’s importance in driving social change.
“It seems to get bigger and bigger as we go along, and rightly so,” San Diego manager Bob Melvin said. “The ultimate trailblazer in this game, and everybody’s proud to wear that number beyond belief now. I think it educates people the more we do this, every year, understanding of what he went through and what he’s meant to this game. This has become one of the real, real special days in the course of the baseball season.”
“For him to do what he did, I can’t even imagine. I can’t imagine how he felt, how he went (through it). The fact that he persevered, he put us in this spot. We have a better world because of Jackie Robinson, but we still have a lot of work to do.”
Roberts said the work includes boosting the sport among Black athletes. Both Roberts and Houston manager Dusty Baker decried the shrinking of the player draft and the minor leagues, saying those cost-saving moves decrease opportunities for players of color — like Roberts and Baker themselves, who were both later-round draft picks a generation apart.
Baker has saved every Jackie Robinson Day jersey from his remarkable managing career. He is disappointed to see fewer Black players in the game, although he knows many factors contribute to the decline, not all race-related.
“You can go on one hand where before it was two or three hands,” Baker said of the paucity of star Black players. “It was a different time, a different era. Seems like things are actually more accepted then. We’ve made a lot of progress in some areas, and (in) other areas we haven’t made that much progress. So now we need to regress to have some progress. And we’ve already regressed to me enough, so it’s time for some progress.”
Before their home opener at Citi Field, the Mets unveiled a long-awaited statue of Tom Seaver a few steps from the ornate Jackie Robinson Rotunda that serves as the ballpark’s main entrance. Robinson Canó, named for the former Dodgers great, homered in a 10-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Canó and teammate Francisco Lindor, who went deep from both sides of the plate, wore special cleats for Jackie Robinson Day.
“Always special. He’s one of the reasons that I’m here,” Lindor said. “Courage, excellence and commitment to the game of baseball.”
Canó, who sat out last season while serving his second suspension for performance-enhancing drugs, was asked if it was especially meaningful to connect on Jackie Robinson Day.
“For sure. This is the day that myself and everybody is always going to remember,” he said. “You do something special on that day.”
The first 25,000 fans received a Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson T-shirt, and Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars went down the handshake line with Mets players on the field during pregame introductions. Robinson’s granddaughter did the same, and pregame ceremonies included a recorded message from his son, David, and the 75th anniversary logo displayed on the large video board in center field.
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AP Sports Writers Mike Fitzpatrick, Kyle Hightower, Tim Booth and Bernie Wilson contributed to this report.
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ROSEBUD — Services for Noah Zane Fisher, 5 months, of Lott will be 2 p.m. today at Faith Mennonite Fellowship in Travis.
Burial will be in Poole Cemetery in Lott.
Noah died Friday, June 24, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 8, 2022, in Lott to Josiah and Janell Stolzfus Fisher.
Survivors include his parents of Lott; a sister, Elizabeth Fisher of Lott; four grandparents; Lee and Sadie Fisher of Lott and Ivan and Barara Stoltzfus of New Holland, Pa.; four great-grandparents; Sam and Sarah Fisher of Limestone, Tenn., Katie Lantz of Honey Brook, Pa. and Elizabeth Stoltzfus of New Holland, Pa.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Faith Mennonite Fellowship in Travis.
Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_857ca2dc-f4cd-11ec-b8d2-eff4ce9de117.html | 2022-06-26T09:38:38Z |
PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a surgical technician specializing in ophthalmologic surgery and I thought there could be a faster, more effective way to administer medication for cataract surgeries," said an inventor, from Houston, Texas, "so I invented the BLUCOAT. My design would save time and it would reduce the number of syringes employed."
The invention provides a modified medication for use in cataract surgery. In doing so, it saves time when administering the medication. As a result, it increases efficiency and it could help to improve outcomes. It could also provide better visualization for the surgeon while performing cataract surgery. The invention features an effective design that is easy to administer so it is ideal for surgical facilities.
The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HFD-125, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Addition of digital economy change-maker and enterprise software veteran underscores performance marketing firm's commitment to transformative growth
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinuiti – the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon – today announced the appointment of Max Cheprasov as Chief Transformation Officer and Justin Manus as Chief Technology Officer to further cement Tinuiti's long-term commitment to reinvest in its people, tech, and standards for innovation – and ultimately its clients' businesses.
The appointments follow recent internal elevations to Tinuiti's E-Team in a series of strategic moves designed to future-proof and drive integration across service offerings as the digital economy continues to experience ongoing convergence and privacy concerns.
Nii A. Ahene, Chief Strategy Officer, Tinuiti, said: "Tinuiti's double-digit year-over-year growth has given us the opportunity to optimize our organizational structure, streamline our business, and enhance operational efficiencies to keep us ahead in the space – this our version of self-care. Max and Justin are rare finds in the industry who both bring top-tier expertise along with operational leadership skills, tech-savviness, and a shared passion for driving innovation, growth and change. That's exactly what we need to fuel Tinuiti's future growth ambitions."
Max Cheprasov, Chief Transformation Officer: Cheprasov is a 20-plus year digital economy veteran well known for driving meaningful innovation at the place where digital, automation and AI collide. He will lead Tinuiti's ongoing evolution of an operating strategy focused on improved business processes and implementation of productivity measures driven by AI. Often lauded as a pragmatic futurist, Cheprasov specializes in building and leading high-performing teams and designing scalable, modern operating models for enterprises seeking to achieve greater operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Cheprasov said: "We often see companies bring in a Chief Transformation Officer to 'fix things' and get things 'back on track,' but at Tinuiti that's simply not the case. Rather, my role is directly tied to the firm's commitment to staying one step ahead and constantly innovating, reimagining and transforming for its people, tech, and product. It's this commitment and 'people over profit' philosophy that has led to Tinuiti's tremendous growth. I'm thrilled to join the ranks of highly passionate and innovative talent to unleash human greatness and amplify the agency's total experience across customer, employee, and partner experience."
Cheprasov joins Tinuiti from Ubersuggest/NP Digital leading a global SaaS business with 300K+ customers through a hyper-growth period and a new product expansion phase. He was also the first Chief Automation Officer in the marketing industry, stationed at Dentsu International founding a 450+ person Global Automation Center of Excellence. In addition, he previously served at iProspect as SVP, Operations and Technology establishing an award-winning Operational Excellence group.
Justin Manus, Chief Technology Officer: Since Tinuiti's acquisition of Bliss Point Media, which transformed Tinuiti into the largest independent purchaser of streaming/OTT media in the U.S., Manus has been central to enhancing Tinuiti's OTT/cTV capabilities to make non-click-based media trackable, attributable, and optimizable. As Bliss Point Media's co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Manus integrated Bliss Point's proprietary and patented machine learning technology into Mobius, Tinuiti's suite of AI-enabled marketing intelligence and media activation technology. At Tinuiti, Manus will focus on enterprise software engineering, data warehousing strategy and work closely with leadership to continue advancing the firm's technology capabilities, including to Mobius. In addition, Manus will assume technical leadership responsibilities regularly meeting with engineering teams to guide overall architecture and approach.
Manus said: "It's incredibly exciting to step into the role of Chief Technology Officer at Tinuiti– a company that so plainly demonstrates an unwavering commitment to providing the absolute best in technical capabilities for its clients, including Mobius, the firm's game-changing proprietary suite of AI-enabled marketing intelligence and media activation technology. This opportunity is both personally and professionally very exciting because I'm able to formally merge my experience and tenure with Bliss Point Media to combine our shared vision for a uniquely seamless partnership."
Manus has almost two decades of experience with special expertise in enterprise software engineering and data warehousing strategy. Manus has demonstrated an impressive ability to build, deploy, and maintain technical infrastructure that drives business forward and empowers end users to solve problems.
- In 2021, Tinuiti completed two headline-making acquisitions: Amazon-specialist agency, Ortega Group, to create the industry's most robust full-service Amazon and marketplace program, and digital streaming agency, Bliss Point Media, which transformed Tinuiti into the largest independent purchaser of streaming/OTT media in the U.S.
- Since 2017, Tinuiti has experienced rapid expansion growing its business seven-fold, with a headcount now surpassing 1,100, the agency has experienced an unprecedented 59% year-over-year increase and is continuing to climb with an additional 10% in 2022.
- The firm's people-first culture has most recently been recognized from Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces 2022 and Ad Age's Best Places to Work four years running, including the No. 1 spot in 2019 and 2020.
Tinuiti is continuing to hire for multiple roles across divisions to keep pace with growth. For a closer look at Tinuiti's culture, please visit https://tinuiti.com/culture/.
Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing firm across Streaming TV and the Triopoly of Google, Meta, Amazon, with more than $3 billion in digital media under management and over 1,000 employees. With industry-leading expertise in search, social, Amazon and marketplaces, addressable TV and mobile apps, CRM and email marketing, and more, Tinuiti understands that success requires both strategy and channel expertise. Each solution is delivered through Tinuiti's performance planning framework, GAMMA, and is enabled by a proprietary suite of marketing intelligence and media activation technology – Mobius. For more information visit http://www.tinuiti.com.
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — A man who may have been keeping a wild kangaroo as a pet was killed by the animal in southwest Australia, police said Tuesday. It was reportedly the first fatal attack by a kangaroo in Australia since 1936.
A relative found the 77-year-old man with “serious injuries” on his property Sunday in semirural Redmond, 400 kilometers (250 miles) southeast of the Western Australia state capital Perth.
It was believed he had been attacked earlier in the day by the kangaroo, which police shot dead because it was preventing paramedics from reaching the injured man, police said.
“The kangaroo was posing an ongoing threat to emergency responders,” the statement said.
The man died at the scene. Police are preparing a report for a coroner who will record an official cause to death.
Police believe the victim had been keeping the wild kangaroo as a pet.
There are legal restrictions on keeping Australian native fauna as pets, but the police media office said Tuesday they had no information to make public regarding whether the victim had a permit.
Tanya Irwin, who cares for macropods at the Native Animal Rescue service in Perth, said authorities rarely issue permits to keep kangaroos in Western Australia.
“This looks like it was an adult male and they become quite aggressive and they don’t do well in captivity,” Irwin said.
“We don’t know what the situation was; If he was in pain or why he was being kept in captivity and unfortunately … they’re not a cute animal, they’re a wild animal,” Irwin added.
Irwin said her rescue center always rehabilitates native animals with the aim of returning them to the wild, particularly kangaroos.
“You do need a special permit to be able to do that. I don’t believe they really give them out very often unless you’re a wildlife center with trained people who know what they’re doing,” she said.
Western gray kangaroos are common in Australia’s southwest. They can weigh up to 54 kilograms (119 pounds) and stand 1.3 meters (4 feet 3 inches) tall.
The males can be aggressive and fight people with the same techniques as they use with each other. They use their short upper limbs to grapple with their opponent, use their muscular tails to take their body weight, then lash out with both their powerful clawed hind legs.
In 1936, William Cruickshank, 38, died in a hospital in Hillston in New South Wales state on the Australian east coast months after he’d been attacked by a kangaroo.
Cruickshank suffered extensive head injuries including a broken jaw as he attempted to rescue his two dogs from a large kangaroo, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported at the time. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/australian-man-killed-by-kangaroo-in-rare-fatal-attack/ | 2022-09-13T10:36:23Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Deep-South Resources Inc. ("Deep-South" or "the Company") (TSXV: DSM) reports that at the hearing held on June 23, 2022, the court ordered the parties to file their Case Management report by June 27, 2022.
The next Case Management hearing will be held on June 30, 2022.
The Case Management hearing serves to prepare the final hearing. Several aspects can be discussed at the Case Management hearing such as the number of days required for the final hearing, any issues that are likely to facilitate a just and speedy resolution of the case or potential settlement prospects.
The Company will provide regular updates in this regard and any other matter concerning this situation.
Deep-South Resources is a mineral exploration and development company Deep-South growth strategy is to focus on the exploration and development of quality assets in significant mineralized trends and in proximity to infrastructure in stable countries. In using and assessing environmentally friendly technologies in the development of its copper project, Deep-South embraces the green revolution.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Information contained in this news release which are not statements of historical facts may be "forward-looking information" for the purposes of Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "plan", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", "schedule", "understand" and similar expressions identify forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things: the Minister's refusal to renew the Company's Licence, the Company's intention to contest the Minister's decision before the Courts of Namibia and the outcome of such proceedings.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Deep-South, are inherently subject to significant technical, political, business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Factors and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: political risks associated with the Company's operations in Namibia; the failure of the Namibian Government to comply with its continuing obligations under the Act to allow for the renewal of the Licence; the impact of changes in, or to the more aggressive enforcement of, laws, regulations and government practices; the inability of the Company and its subsidiaries to enforce their legal rights in certain circumstances. For additional risk factors, please see the Company's most recently filed Management Discussions & Analysis available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
There can be no assurances that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as many factors and future events, both known and unknown could cause actual results, performance or achievements to vary or differ materially from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained herein or incorporated by reference. Accordingly, all such factors should be considered carefully when making decisions with respect to Deep-South, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release is made as at the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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LONDON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced the posting of its Notice of the 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), accompanying proxy for the meeting, and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2021 to shareholders. The AGM will be held at IGT's registered office, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, Second Floor, London W1H 5BT, on May 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).
The Notice of the 2022 AGM and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts are available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.IGT.com, along with IGT's 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021. These materials can be viewed online and are also available for download in PDF format.
The Company's current plan is to hold a physical AGM in accordance with Government guidelines that may be in effect at the time of the AGM. In order to minimize public health risks, the Company is implementing health and safety arrangements for the AGM, details of which are set out in the Notice of the 2022 AGM. Shareholders are also encouraged to monitor the 2022 AGM page of the Company's website at www.IGT.com for any updates or changes to the AGM arrangements.
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning International Game Technology PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, dividends, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "would," "should," "shall," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 and other documents filed from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.IGT.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to International Game Technology PLC, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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DENVER, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation plc (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced that the Company will participate in the 2022 Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Ivo Jurek, Chief Executive Officer, will present virtually at 12:30 p.m. Eastern time.
To access a webcast of this presentation, please visit the Events & Presentations section of the Gates Investor Relations website at investors.gates.com, and click on the event webcast link.
About Gates Industrial Corporation plc
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse replacement channel customers, and to original equipment ("first-fit") manufacturers as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy, to everyday consumer applications such as printers, power washers, automatic doors and vacuum cleaners and virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in 128 countries across our four commercial regions: the Americas; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and East Asia & India.
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The AdLibertas acquisition represents Branch's continued investment in building next-generation mobile measurement capabilities
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Branch, the leader in mobile linking and measurement, has acquired AdLibertas, a predictive data platform built for mobile apps. The acquisition will allow Branch to extend its value as a mobile measurement partner (MMP) for companies driving growth, engagement and revenue across all marketing channels.
"The mobile advertising ecosystem is growing increasingly complex and privacy-focused, but AdLibertas has a head start in building toward the future where mobile marketers depend on data to remain effective," said Mike Molinet, COO and Co-founder of Branch. "We're thrilled to bring the AdLibertas team on board to leverage their deep expertise as we expand Branch's MMP offerings."
AdLibertas was founded in 2016 to help mobile app developers leverage their own first-party user data to monitor, grow and optimize their apps. By collecting and aggregating complex and disparate data sources, AdLibertas provides important insights about user behavior, which enables mobile developers to answer key questions that help their app grow.
"Mobile advertising and measurement are undergoing fundamental change which presents both an incredible challenge and opportunity for mobile marketers," said Adam Landis, CEO of AdLibertas. "We've long been fans of Branch and the company's vision for the future. We're excited to team up and build towards that future together."
The combination of Branch and AdLibertas will accelerate innovation and execution in building the next-generation MMP, allowing mobile marketers to continue effectively growing and scaling their apps in a privacy-centric ecosystem.
Branch provides the industry's leading mobile linking and measurement platforms, unifying user experience and attribution across devices and channels. Branch has been selected by over 100,000 apps since 2014 including Adobe, BuzzFeed, Yelp and many more, improving experiences for more than 3 billion monthly users across the globe.
AdLibertas helps mobile apps use data for growth. Their comprehensive data platform processes trillions of events for over 300 million monthly users, quickly and easily gaining insight to understand and influence user behavior. They've helped companies like Audiomack, Match Group, Game Show Network and Publishers Clearing House and app favorites like Crossy Road, Temple Run, Infinite Word Search, Flipaclip and Flow Free grow and thrive.
Media Contact: Paula Mantle, press@branch.io
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Voters overwhelmingly support giving veterans direct access to CRNA care in VA health system
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Veterans Need Care Now, a grassroots coalition committed to reducing surgical wait times in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, released the results of a new survey of voters and veteran households that found veterans and their families continue to experience critical health care delays at VA facilities. The coalition, comprised of veteran and health care provider organizations, is urging the VA to take urgent action to ensure that veterans have timely access to surgical care in the VA healthcare system.
Six years after news reports and court documents first showed veterans were experiencing significant wait times accessing surgical and other healthcare in the Veterans Health Administration, a national omnibus survey conducted by Veterans Need Care Now has found that more than one in five (23%) of veteran households still report delays in securing VA health appointments and surgical procedures. Of these delays, 13% were viewed as major problems for veterans and their families.
"As a service member for 30 years in the US Navy, I witnessed first-hand the outstanding capabilities and performance of CRNAs as well as the care they deliver, in a wide variety of environments. They should be able to give the same depth and scope of care for our Nation's veterans," said Captain Kathryn Beasley, US Navy - Retired.
In 2016, the VA issued a final rule granting three of the four advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) specialties full practice authority, allowing them to practice to the full scope of their education and training, excluding only CRNAs. Since then, reports have continuously highlighted a lack of access to anesthesia services in the VA, which the APRN final rule cited as a reason to revisit the decision to leave CRNAs out. According to the Veterans Need Care Now survey, the vast majority (79%) of voters agree that the VA is not giving veterans the timely, quality care they deserve, with 55% agreeing strongly.
"Today, more than 1,000 CRNAs, many of whom are veterans themselves, serve in the Veterans Health Administration, providing the highest quality care to our nation's veterans," said Dina Velocci, DNP, CRNA, APRN, AANA president. "Our veterans are enduring dangerously long wait times for anesthesia and other care – much of it due to the chronic underutilization of CRNAs in VA facilities. Veterans simply can't wait any longer. It's time for our leaders to act."
Nationwide, CRNAs deliver more than 49 million anesthetics each year and practice in every setting from hospital emergency rooms to ambulatory surgical centers. CRNAs have historically provided much of the anesthesia to our active-duty military in combat arenas since World War I and predominate in veterans' hospitals and the U.S. Armed Services, where they enjoy full practice authority in every branch of the military.
About Veterans Need Care Now
VNCN is a national coalition comprised of veterans service organizations and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology whose mission is to reduce surgical wait times in the Veterans Health Administration and advocate for the urgent health care needs of the nation's 9 million veterans enrolled in the VA, America's largest integrated health system. Visit VeteransNeedHealthCareNow.org to learn more.
About the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
Founded in 1931 and located in Park Ridge, Ill., the AANA is the professional organization for the nation's more than 59,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student registered nurse anesthetists. The AANA advances patient safety and the CRNA profession through excellence in practice and service to members. As anesthesia professionals, CRNAs safely administer more than 49 million anesthetics to patients each year. Learn more at www.aana.com.
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Record Quarterly Free Cash Flow and over $1.7 Billion of YTD Shareholder Distributions
HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) reported second quarter 2022 net income of $966 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, which includes the impact of certain items not typically represented in analysts' earnings estimates and that would otherwise affect comparability of results. Adjusted net income was $934 million, or $1.32 per diluted share. Net operating cash flow was $1,678 million, or $1,586 million before changes in working capital (adjusted CFO). Free cash flow was $1,323 million, or $1,213 million before changes in working capital and including E.G. distributions (adjusted free cash flow).
- Generated record quarterly adjusted free cash flow of over $1.2 billion at 24% reinvestment rate
- Continue to exceed commitment to return at least 40% of adjusted CFO to equity investors
- Expect $4.5 billion of 2022 free cash flow, assuming $100/bbl WTI and $6/MMBtu Henry Hub
"Second quarter represents another quarter of comprehensive delivery on our Framework for Success, including strong corporate returns, sustainable free cash flow generation, significant return of capital to shareholders, and ESG excellence," said Chairman, President, and CEO Lee Tillman. "Our commitment to providing investors with the first call on cash flow through our unique percentage of operating cash flow framework is delivering truly compelling results, including generating over $2 billion of adjusted free cash flow and returning over $1.7 billion of capital to shareholders year-to-date, while also driving significant per share growth. Despite ongoing macro and equity market volatility, we remain well positioned to continue delivering financial results that compete with the best companies in the S&P 500."
Return of Capital
Marathon Oil's percentage of CFO framework provides clear visibility to significant return of capital to equity investors and ensures the shareholder gets the first call on cash flow generation. In a $60/bbl WTI or higher price environment, the Company targets returning a minimum of 40% of CFO to equity investors.
During second quarter, Marathon Oil returned 51% of adjusted CFO to equity investors. Second quarter return of capital totaled $816 million, including $760 million of share repurchases and $56 million base dividend.
Since achieving its minimum leverage objective in October 2021 Marathon Oil has returned $2.5 billion of capital to shareholders. This includes over $2.3 billion of share repurchases that have driven a 15% reduction in outstanding share count, contributing to significant growth in per share metrics. Over the trailing three quarters, the Company has consistently outperformed its minimum return of capital objective, as shareholder distributions have accounted for approximately 55% of adjusted CFO (~75% of adjusted free cash flow).
In the current environment, given its strong free cash flow profile and attractive market valuation, Marathon Oil's preferred return of capital approach remains a competitive and sustainable base dividend in addition to significant share repurchases.
2Q22 Financials
CASH FLOW AND CAPEX: Net cash provided by operations was $1,678 million during second quarter, or $1,586 million before changes in working capital. Second quarter cash additions to property, plant, and equipment totaled $355 million, while capital expenditures (accrued) totaled $375 million.
FREE CASH FLOW: Free cash flow was $1,323 million, or $1,213 million of adjusted free cash flow before changes in working capital and including E.G. distributions.
BALANCE SHEET AND LIQUIDITY: Marathon Oil ended second quarter with $1,162 million in cash and cash equivalents. In July, Marathon Oil extended its revolving credit facility by three years to 2027 and amended the capacity to $2.5 billion.
ADJUSTMENTS TO NET INCOME: The adjustments to net income for second quarter reduced net income by $32 million, primarily due to the income impact associated with unrealized gains on derivative instruments.
2Q22 Operations
UNITED STATES (U.S.): U.S. production averaged 283,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) for second quarter 2022. Oil production averaged 157,000 net barrels of oil per day (bopd). The Company brought a total of 49 gross Company-operated wells to sales during second quarter, consistent with guidance for approximately 50 wells to sales. U.S. unit production costs averaged $5.80 per boe during second quarter.
Marathon Oil's second quarter production in the Eagle Ford averaged 84,000 net boed, including 54,000 net bopd of oil, with 19 gross Company-operated wells to sales. In the Bakken, production averaged 114,000 net boed, including 75,000 net bopd of oil, with 20 gross Company-operated wells to sales. In Oklahoma, production averaged 56,000 net boed, including 14,000 net bopd of oil, with 10 gross Company-operated wells to sales (excluding joint venture wells). Northern Delaware production averaged 20,000 net boed, including 10,000 net bopd of oil.
INTERNATIONAL: Equatorial Guinea production averaged 60,000 net boed for second quarter 2022, including 10,000 net bopd of oil. Unit production costs averaged $2.83 per boe. Net income from equity method investees totaled $152 million and total cash distributions from equity method companies amounted to $146 million during second quarter.
For full year 2022, Marathon Oil raised E.G. equity income guidance to a new range of $520 million to $560 million.
A slide deck and Quarterly Investor Packet will be posted to the Company's website following this release today, August 3. On Thursday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m. ET, the Company will conduct a question and answer webcast/call, which will include forward-looking information. The live webcast, replay and all related materials will be available at https://ir.marathonoil.com/.
Non-GAAP Measures
In analyzing and planning for its business, Marathon Oil supplements its use of GAAP financial measures with non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per share, net cash provided by operating activities before changes in working capital (adjusted CFO), free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow, capital expenditures (accrued) and reinvestment rate.
Our presentation of adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) adjusted for gains or losses on dispositions, impairments of proved and certain unproved properties, goodwill and equity method investments, changes in our valuation allowance, unrealized derivative gains or losses on commodity and interest rate derivative instruments, effects of pension settlements and curtailments and other items that could be considered "non-operating" or "non-core" in nature. Management believes this is useful to investors as another tool to meaningfully represent our operating performance and to compare Marathon to certain competitors. Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) per share should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) or net income (loss) per share as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Our presentation of adjusted CFO is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for changes in working capital and is a non-GAAP measure. Management believes this is useful to investors as an indicator of Marathon's ability to generate cash quarterly or year-to-date by eliminating differences caused by the timing of certain working capital items. Adjusted CFO should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Our presentation of free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities and cash additions to property, plant and equipment. Management believes this is useful to investors as a measure of Marathon's ability to fund its capital expenditure programs, service debt, and fund other distributions to stockholders. Free cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Our presentation of adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted free cash flow before dividend ("adjusted free cash flow") is defined as adjusted CFO, capital expenditures (accrued), and EG return of capital and other. Management believes this is useful to investors as a measure of Marathon's ability to fund its capital expenditure programs, service debt, and fund other distributions to stockholders. Adjusted free cash flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net cash provided by operating activities as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Our presentation of capital expenditures (accrued) is a non-GAAP measure. Capital expenditures (accrued) is defined as cash additions to property, plant and equipment adjusted for the change in capital accrual and additions to other assets. Management believes this is useful to investors as an indicator of Marathon's commitment to capital expenditure discipline by eliminating differences caused by the timing of capital accrual and other items. Capital expenditures (accrued) should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, cash additions to property, plant and equipment as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Our presentation of reinvestment rate is a non-GAAP measure. The reinvestment rate in the context of adjusted free cash flow is defined as capital expenditures (accrued) divided by adjusted CFO. The reinvestment rate in the context of free cash flow is defined as cash additions to property, plant and equipment divided by net cash provided by operating activities. Management believes the reinvestment rate is useful to investors to demonstrate the Company's commitment to generating cash for use towards investor-friendly purposes (which includes balance sheet enhancement, base dividend and other return of capital).
These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the business that, when viewed with GAAP results may provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the business and are a useful tool to help management and investors make informed decisions about Marathon Oil's financial and operating performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures can be found in our investor package on our website at https://ir.marathonoil.com/ and in the tables below. Marathon Oil strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.
Forward-looking Statements
This release contains 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. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation statements regarding the Company's future capital budgets and allocations, future performance (both absolute and relative), expected free cash flow, reinvestment rates, returns to investors (including dividends and share repurchases, and the timing thereof), business strategy, capital expenditure guidance, production guidance, E.G. equity method income guidance and other statements regarding management's plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "positioned," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," or similar words may be used to identify forward-looking statements; however, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. While the Company believes its assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to: conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels for crude oil and condensate, NGLs and natural gas and the resulting impact on price; changes in expected reserve or production levels; changes in political or economic conditions in the U.S. and Equatorial Guinea, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates and global and domestic market conditions; actions taken by the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia affecting the production and pricing of crude oil and other global and domestic political, economic or diplomatic developments; capital available for exploration and development; risks related to the Company's hedging activities; voluntary or involuntary curtailments, delays or cancellations of certain drilling activities; well production timing; liabilities or corrective actions resulting from litigation, other proceedings and investigations or alleged violations of law or permits; drilling and operating risks; lack of, or disruption in, access to storage capacity, pipelines or other transportation methods; availability of drilling rigs, materials and labor, including the costs associated therewith; difficulty in obtaining necessary approvals and permits; the availability, cost, terms and timing of issuance or execution of, competition for, and challenges to, mineral licenses and leases and governmental and other permits and rights-of-way, and our ability to retain mineral licenses and leases; non-performance by third parties of contractual or legal obligations, including due to bankruptcy; unexpected events that may impact distributions from our equity method investees; changes in our credit ratings; hazards such as weather conditions, a health pandemic (including COVID-19), acts of war or terrorist acts and the government or military response thereto; security threats, including cybersecurity threats and disruptions to our business and operations from breaches of our information technology systems, or breaches of the information technology systems, facilities and infrastructure of third parties with which we transact business; changes in safety, health, environmental, tax and other regulations, requirements or initiatives, including initiatives addressing the impact of global climate change, air emissions, or water management; other geological, operating and economic considerations; and the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties described in the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other public filings and press releases, available at https://ir.marathonoil.com/. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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The following table sets forth outstanding derivative contracts as of August 2, 2022, and the weighted average prices for those contracts:
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Boston-based OSJ Affiliates with Advisor Group Through SagePoint Financial From Securian Financial Services
PHOENIX, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group Inc., the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, today announced the successful recruitment of Brian Falconer and his team of 16 registered representatives to its platform. Wealth Management Resource Group, with $203 million in total client assets, joins the Advisor Group network from Securian Financial Services, a provider of financial services offering retirement planning, investment advisory, insurance and financial planning.
Mr. Falconer, based in Braintree, Mass., joins Advisor Group through member firm SagePoint Financial, a firm with approximately 1,300 advisors across the United States. Mr. Falconer is a coach and team leader to independent financial advisors and has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Advisor Group's network of firms also includes FSC Securities, Royal Alliance Associates Inc., Securities America, Triad Advisors and Woodbury Financial Services.
Desireé Sii, President and CEO at SagePoint Financial, said, "We are delighted to welcome Brian and his team of talented professionals to SagePoint Financial and Advisor Group. Brian's passion for mentoring independent advisors searching for solutions as they grow amplifies SagePoint's mission of providing technology, marketing, practice management and investment solutions to the firms we serve. We look forward to working with Brian and his team."
Mr. Falconer began his career as a financial services representative for New England Financial, where he served in leadership positions of increasing responsibility. As managing partner at Securian Advisors of New England, he maximized opportunities for advisors at every stage of the growth cycle, providing high levels of support to promote their practice, from onboarding to practice development.
"Wealth Management Resource Group has built its reputation on delivering high value to entrepreneurial advisors seeking a peerless support system and remains committed to coaching advisors to be the best as they take their business to the next level in partnership with our talented team," Mr. Falconer said. "We chose SagePoint Financial because of shared values around leadership and cultivating relationships. Our advisors need to feel seen and heard, and SagePoint offers the network we need to grow our business."
Greg Cornick, President of Advice and Wealth Management at Advisor Group, said: "We congratulate SagePoint Financial on bringing Brian and his remarkable team to our firm. We look forward to working closely with Brian, whose record of collaborating with outstanding advisors has enabled them to become highly regarded professionals who understand the importance of collaborating closely with their clients. We look forward to welcoming Brian and his affiliates, and to another notable year for Advisor Group."
SagePoint Financial, Inc. is part of one of the nation's largest independent broker-dealer organizations and a Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA and SIPC. SagePoint is supported by Advisor Group, one of the largest truly independent broker-dealer networks in the industry. The firm has approximately 1,400 advisors across the U.S. For more information, please visit www.sagepointfinancial.com.
Advisor Group, a portfolio company of Reverence Capital Partners, is the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, serving approximately 9,700 financial professionals and overseeing approximately $515 billion in client assets*. The firm is mission-driven to support the strategic role that financial professionals can play in the lives of their clients. Cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship and independence, Advisor Group champions the enduring value of financial professionals and is committed to being in their corner every step of the way. For more information visit https://www.advisorgroup.com.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., Triad Advisors, LLC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Securities America, Inc., a broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Arbor Point Advisors, LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Triad Hybrid Solutions, LLC, registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser. Advisor Group, Inc. is an affiliate of these firms. 20 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 2000, Phoenix, AZ, 85012. 866.481.0379.
*Based on end-of-year 2021 data
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Full service DSO doubles footprint over just two years, on pace for 50+ offices in 2022
TREVOSE, Penn., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simply Beautiful Smiles, one of the fastest growing dental service organizations on the East Coast, announced it has now surpassed forty office locations, more than doubling the Company's footprint over just two years. By partnering with the highest quality clinical talent in select markets that enjoy demographic and demand advantages, Simply Beautiful Smiles has expanded its reach from its origins in the Philadelphia metropolitan area to support dentists and patients from Virginia to upstate New York.
The Trevose, Pennsylvania headquartered, full service DSO now boasts a presence in five states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York and Virginia). Its latest acquisitions, both in Maryland – Dr. Bradley Olson's "Smile Images" practice in Waldorf and the practice of Dr. Kevin Doring in Edgewater – mark Simply Beautiful Smiles' 40th and 41st locations. The company is on pace to comprise more than 50 individual offices by the close of 2022.
Tim North, President & CEO, Simply Beautiful Smiles, said, "Simply Beautiful Smiles believes in elevating the dentistry experience for both patients and practitioners through an approach that is patient-centric, doctor-focused and staff-driven. Our aggressive growth trajectory is matched only by our practitioners' vision to deliver high quality dental health services through relatable and easily accessible services in their home communities."
Simply Beautiful Smiles was recently named a "Top DSOs to Watch in 2022" by Becker's Dental + DSO Review.
In addition to the company's growth-oriented trajectory, it is also greatly improving the dental experience for both its patients and clinical partners by making investments in new technologies, accepting new payment and insurance methods, consolidating back-end operations, expanding laboratory capabilities and creating employee incentive programs and mentorships for both doctors and office staff.
"Patients looking for a dental service provider focused on their overall health needs will find a wonderful experience for their families with Simply Beautiful Smiles. And doctors who share that philosophy who are looking to join a network of likeminded colleagues can find a home here as well," North said.
Simply Beautiful Smiles
Founded in 2000 by doctors who subscribe to the simple premise that every person deserves to have beautiful smile, Simply Beautiful Smiles believes in elevating the dentistry experience for both patients and practitioners through an approach that is patient-centric, doctor-focused and staff-driven. The company comprises more than 40 office locations run by doctors and hygienists with decades of experience across a full complement of practices including general dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics and sleep apnea treatment. The company also features multiple ADA compliant practices that focus on the treatment of hearing-impaired patients and those with limited mobility.
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FSU urges parents to not make their own formula
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Families throughout Florida are experiencing a national shortage of baby formula and it is making a lot of people very concerned.
Florida State University pediatrician Mary Norton is commenting on the shortage while offering tips to families who are affected.
There have been reports of parents making their own formula and Norton highly discourages this claiming that it can be unsafe for babies from recipes lacking proper nutrients.
According to news reports, the formula shortage is linked to a major factory becoming subject to consumer complaints about contaminated formula linking to two deaths.
Norton recommends the U.S. government’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, WIC.
These are programs that serve low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding post-partum women. Also, infants and children who are found to be at nutritional risk qualify as well.
This program has offices throughout the state that consist of food benefits, screening, and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covr Financial Technologies (Covr) has launched Covr Pro (CovrPro.com), bringing its industry-leading digital insurance platform to independent financial advisors. Originally created for and trusted by 30,000 advisors at leading financial firms, this new offering will give independent financial advisors a simple, digital solution for life, long-term care, linked-benefit, and disability insurance.
"Whether a new or seasoned independent advisor, Covr Pro offers instant access to leading technology and comprehensive support that streamlines insurance transactions and improves client experiences," said Ron Alexander, Covr President and Chief Innovation Officer. "We're thrilled that our digital BGA solution is now available to more than 400,000 independent advisors in the U.S. to help grow their insurance businesses."
Covr Pro, led by Scott Westfall, offers self-directed tools for real-time quotes from the top insurance carriers, 100-percent drop-ticket for all available products, and end-to-end support from Covr's team of experts. An innovative subscription model and state-of-the-art digital capabilities allow Covr to offer highly competitive commissions, making Covr Pro the choice for independent advisors who want to simplify their insurance practice. For those not focused on insurance, independent advisors can refer clients to Covr Assist for a full-service solution.
"Our mission at Covr is to ensure that as many people and families as possible have access to the best life, LTC, linked-benefit and DI insurance products for their needs," said Westfall. "Offering our best-in-class digital platform to independent advisors goes a long way in helping us achieve that goal."
Learn more at www.CovrPro.com, or call 888-988-6482.
Covr partners with financial services firms to provide life insurance solutions to their customers in an efficient, easy way that streamlines the process of selling and buying policies. Covr offers a choice of trusted life insurance products from leading insurance carriers, an easy way to compare rates, and the ability to provide coverage within minutes. Through its digital insurance solutions, Covr helps financial institutions and independent advisors deliver a great experience under the brand their customers already trust. Covr currently serves over 30,000 financial advisors and over 40 million customers across over 30 financial institutions. More information is available www.covrtech.com, or follow Covr at @covrtech and on LinkedIn.
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Online book retailer Booksio has just launched and pledged 10% of every book, audiobook, and magazine sale to customer-selected charities.
FRESNO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Improve the world with Booksio, a new online book retailer launching this month.
Booksio (part of 360 Media Direct) will soon be the name on every print, digital, and audiobook fan's lips. This woman-owned online retailer has more than 15+ million book and magazine titles available, placing them securely in the top ten book retailers in the United States. But what makes them different is their philanthropic approach to business. While other companies may question WHAT they can gain, Booksio is more concerned with who they can help.
Every month, Booksio highlights one or two organizations as their featured charities. Chosen charities are promoted to the Booksio audience and receive 10% of all purchases for the duration of the month. Customers can also CHOOSE which charity benefits from their donation, allowing them to connect directly with the charity that resonates best with them. Customers will find the sign-up process to be user-friendly.
According to principal and co-founder Kelly Vucovich, "We wanted our values to drive Booksio's charitable giving. The list of charities we've brought together is passionate about both their work and the impact they're leaving on the world. They've made an enormous effort to make a difference, from providing a hot meal or working to overcome systemic inequalities."
"We are so excited to share the Booksio mission," states Vucovich, "By tying this into the purchase of books and magazines, we're giving consumers a chance to give back and share in the joys, challenges, and knowledge of creators everywhere. And when those stories are told, the impact on our communities is much greater than financial support alone."
Booksio is part of the 360 Media Direct family of services, created through the acquisition of Hummingbird Digital Media in May 2020. Both organizations have a long history with the publishing industry, serving as digital fulfillment platforms for major and independent publishers and organizations.
Booksio will deliver digital books in EPUB or PDF formats and can be read using a web browser or the Booksio app, currently available for Apple and Android devices. Non-charitable organizations can partner with Booksio through branded storefronts and perks for employees or clients. More information can be found on www.booksio.com.
About 360 Media Direct: 360 Media Direct is a robust digital marketplace for data-driven customer acquisition and marketing execution. We help businesses grow and connect with new and existing customers to ensure long-term brand engagement, loyalty, and equity.
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Goodwill Poll Reveals Vital Information to Help Solve the Latest U.S. Labor Challenges
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday marks the 140th time that Labor Day will be celebrated in the U.S. Goodwill, along with many Americans and organizations, will observe the national holiday. Labor Day is a time to recognize the social and economic achievements of American workers. It also provides a reminder of both the opportunities and the challenges facing the American workforce today.
A recent poll conducted by Goodwill Industries International through market research firm PerryUndem reveals a significant opportunity gap between the 11.2 million U.S. job postings currently available and the millions of people who are unemployed or underemployed who want those jobs but don't have the skills or experience required to earn them.
More than 2,300 workers were polled to better understand what they have been experiencing in the current labor market. A majority of recent job seekers (57%) said they didn't apply to at least one job due to concerns that they lacked the required skills or training. They also said that if they could attend free training or receive other support for their job searches, they would apply for those jobs. The poll findings underscore the pressing need for organizations to respond to the opportunity gap and support those individuals who face barriers to finding good, sustainable jobs.
At a time when millions of people are still looking to move ahead in the workforce and with inflation on the rise, Goodwill organizations are helping people in communities across the nation obtain free job skills and training to secure sustainable employment and reach financial self-sufficiency. In 2021 alone, local Goodwill organizations connected more than 123,000 people in the U.S. and Canada with jobs. That same year, more than one million people accessed Goodwill services, including career navigation, skills training and online learning. Many local Goodwill organizations also provide access to support services such as childcare, financial education, free tax preparation and transportation to ensure they are stable both at home and in the workplace.
"Our mission at Goodwill is to help people realize their full potential through gainful employment," said Steve Preston, Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill Industries International. "We help people get the skills they need to fill in-demand jobs and we help them land those jobs through resume support interview skills, and other support. Meaningful work helps people and their families flourish, while at the same time, advancing our economy."
To find your local Goodwill career center, visit www.goodwill.org.
ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 155 community-based, autonomous organizations in the U.S. and Canada with a presence in 12 other countries. Goodwill industries International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides people with opportunities and support to empower themselves and thrive through training, development and employment.
Local Goodwill organizations provide career navigation, skills training, job placement and other community-based services funded in part by selling donated clothing and household items in nearly 3,300 stores and at ShopGoodwill.com®. Some of the community-based programs local Goodwill organizations provide include English-language training, financial education, industry-recognized credentials, résumé preparation, and access to reliable transportation and childcare.
Last year, more than 1.1 million people received in-person career services, and hundreds of thousands of people used computers and mobile devices to access Goodwill education, training, mentoring and online learning services to strengthen their job skills.
For more information or to find a Goodwill location near you, visit goodwill.org, or call (800) GOODWILL. Follow us on Twitter: @GoodwillIntl and @GoodwillCapHill, and find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: GoodwillIntl.
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MONTE CARLO, Monaco, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation App, built on the DigitalBits blockchain, allows benefactors to make donations in DigitalBits cryptocurrency and to purchase NFT tickets to select events, but also to support various FPA2 projects dedicated to ocean conservation, the protection of emblematic species and the promotion of sustainable development. DigitalBits is fast and eco-friendly compared to many other blockchains. The FPA2 application and embedded crypto wallet will also be used during several events which will take place in Monaco and abroad throughout the year. It will allow attendees to register and enable the use of DigitalBits cryptocurrency as donations in support of various FPA2 projects. The mobile application for the foundation was unveiled today at the Monaco Crypto Summit. A press conference was hosted at the Grimaldi Forum in the presence of Olivier Wenden, Vice President of the FPA2.
About DigitalBits Blockchain:
DigitalBits is a layer-one blockchain protocol that prioritizes security, speed, and cost-savings. Any asset can be tokenized on the DigitalBits blockchain, including NFTs created by artists, sports organizations, and other brands. By making micropayments efficient and cost-effective, DigitalBits provides the foundation for real-world mass adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
About the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation:
Founded in 2006 by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Foundation works to preserve the Planet and promote sustainable development at a local and global scale. Its missions address major issues such as the fight against climate change, the protection of marine and terrestrial biodiversity, the preservation of water resources and the fight against desertification. Raising awareness on these environmental challenges is an essential component of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's action, particularly committed to the safeguard of the Ocean and the Earth.
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LOWELL, Mass., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altrix Bio, a leading early-stage biotech startup, announces the issuance of US Patent 11,433,094, on September 6, 2022, for the proprietary compound, LuCI™, a novel agent for the treatment of obesity-associated metabolic disorders.
This is a significant milestone with respect to our intellectual property portfolio, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to innovation and leadership in this field, said Nancy Briefs, the CEO of AltrixBio. "The patent covers our breakthrough LuCI technology that has the potential to positively impact millions of patients, allowing them to avoid invasive bariatric surgery with a safe, effective, and affordable oral solution for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity."
As an orally administered agent, LuCI™ has demonstrated in preclinical testing to be a safe, non-invasive, and effective agent that replicates the effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
Approximately 80% of patients who have gastric bypass surgery have significant weight loss and, importantly, early and weight-independent remission of T2D. While gastric bypass surgery is the most effective intervention for managing obesity and type-2 diabetes, it is an expensive intervention associated with some risks.
To learn more, please visit Altrixbio.com.
Altrix Bio was founded in 2019 to commercialize the research from the labs of Dr. Karp and Dr. Tavakkoli at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. They were fascinated by the rapid resolution of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) observed in patients undergoing gastric bypass. They hypothesized that an orally delivered drug material was capable of transiently adhering to the proximal bowel and could replicate the effect of surgery, "Surgery in a Pill™". In addition to its therapeutic utility in diabetes and obesity, LuCI™ has unique qualities that enable its use as a platform for delivering biologics to the GI tract.
Contact: Nancy Briefs, President & CEO, 888-617-5824, nbriefs@altrixbio.com
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Elon Musk says he’s terminating $44B Twitter buyout deal
(AP) - Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter’s board Friday saying he is terminating the acquisition.
Twitter did not immediately respond to a message for comment. It is not entirely clear whether Twitter’s board will accept the $1 billion breakup fee or if there will be a court battle over the deal.
The possible unraveling of the deal is just the latest twist in a saga between the world’s richest man and one of the most influential social media platforms. Much of the drama has played out on Twitter, with Musk — who has more than 95 million followers — lamenting that the company was failing to live up to its potential as a platform for free speech.
On Friday, shares of Twitter fell 5% to $36.81, well below the $54.20 that Musk had offered to pay. Shares of Tesla, meanwhile, climbed 2.5% to $752.29.
In a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk said Twitter has “not complied with its contractual obligations” surrounding the deal, namely giving Musk enough information to “make an independent assessment of the prevalence of fake or spam accounts on Twitter’s platform.”
Musk’s flirtation with buying Twitter appeared to begin in late March. That’s when Twitter has said he contacted members of its board — including co-founder Jack Dorsey — and told them he was buying up shares of the company and interested in either joining the board, taking Twitter private or starting a competitor. Then, on April 4, he revealed in a regulatory filing that he had became the company’s largest shareholder after acquiring a 9% stake worth about $3 billion.
At first, Twitter offered Musk a seat on its board. But six days later, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal tweeted that Musk will not be joining the board after all. His bid to buy the company came together quickly after that.
Musk had agreed to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, inserting a “420″ marijuana reference into his offer price. He sold roughly $8.5 billion worth of shares in Tesla to help fund the purchase, then strengthened his commitments of more than $7 billion from a diverse group of investors including Silicon Valley heavy hitters like Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.
Inside Twitter, Musk’s offer was met with confusion and falling morale, especially after Musk publicly criticized one of Twitter’s top lawyers involved in content-moderation decisions.
As Twitter executives prepared for the deal to move forward, the company instituted a hiring freeze, halted discretionary spending and fired two top managers. The San Francisco company has also been laying off staff, most recently part of its talent acquisition team.
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Wednesday forecast: Hot to end the week
90s the rest of the week, rain this weekend
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Watch for patchy fog once again early this morning otherwise plenty of sun is expected for today with highs for most areas in the low-mid 90s to end the work week. Humidity won’t be a major factor but still could be high enough to produce a heat index 2-4 degrees warmer than the temperature. This means for most areas it remains in the 90s and we avoid triple digits.
Taking Action:
- Make sure you’re staying hydrated this week. With temperatures getting hotter, while it won’t be extreme heat, heat indices could still reach the mid to even upper 90s especially on Thursday.
- An unsettled weather pattern is still expected this weekend into early next week. As of now still leaning toward Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday having more of an impact on rain during the daytime hours and potentially having an impact on any outdoor plans you have. Not to the point you have to cancel outdoor plans at this time but stay weather aware and keep checking back daily for updates.
The final 8 days of August are focused in two parts: The heat through Friday and the rain this weekend into early next week. Differences in the models still exist on how heavy the rain will be as well as when the highest chances of rain will be. Latest models have rainfall totals for most areas in the 0.5″-2″ range to end the month. Locally heavy rain and lightning will be the hazards to watch out for with the severe weather threat very low.
Today: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s-low 90s. Winds S/E 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the low-mid 60s. Winds become calm.
Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the low-mid 90s. Winds SW/S around 5 mph.
One model is indicating a very low chance for pop up showers/storms late Thursday afternoon into the early evening hours however all other models are keeping the area dry so will keep the official forecast dry as well. More cloud cover Friday will bring highs back down in the low 90s for most areas. There’s also one model that indicates a few pop up showers developing late Friday into Friday night but still think most areas will remain dry.
The next best chance for rain likely won’t be until late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night which will start the on and off shower/storm activity through the first half of next work week. Models do differ on timing of when the heavier rain will occur. Temperatures could also be cooler than the 8 day indicates if rain lingers in a particular area for a longer period of time than expected, conversely if it’s dry and with more sun it may even be warmer than the 8 day indicates especially this weekend.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee said Sunday it will interview more former Cabinet secretaries and is prepared to subpoena conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, who’s married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, as part of its investigation of the Capitol riot and Donald Trump’s role.
Lawmakers said they are deepening their inquiry after a series of eight hearings in June and July culminating in a prime-time session Thursday, with plans to interview additional witnesses and reconvene in September to resume laying out their findings to the public.
“We anticipate talking to additional members of the president’s Cabinet,” said Rep. Liz Cheney, the committee’s vice chair. “We anticipate talking to additional members of his campaign. Certainly, we’re very focused as well on the Secret Service.”
Cheney, R-Wyo., did not identify the Trump administration officials who might come forward, but the committee has previously made clear its interest in speaking with those believed to have considered invoking a constitutional process in the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office after the riot on Jan. 6, 2021, when hundreds of Trump’s supporters violently stormed the Capitol and interrupted the certification of Joe Biden’s election.
The committee has aired testimony from former Attorney General William Barr, who said he told Trump that widespread voter fraud claims were “bull——” and had “zero basis.” In last week’s hearing, the committee played testimony from then-Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, who said he urged Trump to call a Cabinet meeting to discuss an orderly transition of power.
Other Cabinet members have indicated they may have important details to share.
Betsy DeVos, the education secretary at the time, previously told USA Today that she raised with Vice President Mike Pence the question of whether the Cabinet should consider invoking the 25th Amendment, which would have required the vice president and the majority of the Cabinet to agree that the president could no longer fulfill his duties.
DeVos, in her resignation letter on Jan. 7, 2021, blamed Trump for inciting the mob. “There is no mistaking the impact your rhetoric had on the situation, and it is the inflection point for me,” she wrote.
On the same day, Elaine Chao quit as transportation secretary. Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, said the attack had “deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.”
Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state at the time who is considering a 2024 presidential run, and Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s treasury secretary, also were reported to have discussed the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, according to Jonathan Karl of ABC News in his book “Betrayal.”
“The floodgates have opened,” said Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., regarding the next phase of its investigation.
Committee members also hope to learn more about Ginni Thomas’ own effort to keep Trump in office and the potential conflicts of interest for Clarence Thomas as a result on Jan. 6 cases that have come before the Supreme Court. The committee sent a letter to Ginni Thomas last month seeking an interview and hopes she will comply, Cheney said.
Thomas communicated with people in Trump’s orbit ahead of the 2021 attack and also on the day of the insurrection.
“We certainly hope that she will agree to come in voluntarily,” Cheney said. “But the committee is fully prepared to contemplate a subpoena if she does not.”
Cheney also said that while the committee hasn’t decided whether to make a criminal referral regarding Trump to the Justice Department, “that’s absolutely something we’re looking at.”
Added Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.: “I certainly think there’s evidence of crimes and I think it goes all the way up to Donald Trump.”
While a possible Trump prosecution is a matter for the Justice Department, the committee has used its hearings to try to make a case about his political viability as he mulls running in 2024. Some of the most damning testimony aired by the committee has come from Trump’s own top Republican advisers, military leaders and confidants, who admitted to a loss of confidence in his judgment and dedication to the rule of law in the days leading up to and after the Jan. 6 attack.
The committee also wants to get to the bottom of missing Secret Service texts from Jan. 5-6, 2021, that could have shed further light on Trump’s actions during the insurrection, particularly after earlier testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol.
Lawmakers also are interested in hearing from Steve Bannon, a Trump ally who was found guilty last week on criminal contempt of Congress charges for refusing to comply with the House committee’s subpoena.
Cheney spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” and “Fox News Sunday,” Kinzinger appeared on ABC’s “This Week,” and Luria was on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
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AP Congressional Correspondent Lisa Mascaro and Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/jan-6-panel-deepens-probe-to-trump-cabinet-awaits-thomas/ | 2022-07-25T19:34:34Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led a broad rally for stocks Friday as Wall Street notched its best week in 18 months. The gain broke a seven-week losing streak for the market, the longest such stretch since 2001.
The S&P 500 rose 2.5% and finished 6.6% higher for the week, its best weekly gain since November 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.8% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 3.3%.
The strong finish for the week came as investors received potentially encouraging news about inflation. The Commerce Department said that inflation rose 6.3% in April from a year earlier, the first slowdown since November 2020 and a sign that high prices may finally be moderating, at least for now.
The report was released as Wall Street looks for any signal that inflation could be easing, while trying to figure out just how low stocks might sink.
“At this point that’s all the market needs,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird. “It’s definitely one of the signs you would want to see.”
The S&P 500 ended 100.40 points higher at 4,158.24. The Nasdaq rose 390.48 points to 12,131.13. It was the third straight gain for both indexes. The Dow rose 575.77 points to 33,212.96, its sixth-straight gain.
Smaller company stocks also gained ground. The Russell 2000 rose 49.66 points, or 2.7%, to 1,887.90.
The broader market has been in a slump for nearly two months as concerns about inflation and rising interest rates pile up. Investors were spooked last week by disappointing reports from key retailers, including Walmart and Target, which stoked fears about rising inflation hitting profit margins and crimping consumer spending.
Trading remained choppy throughout the week, though the market mostly pushed higher, as retailers including Macy’s and Dollar General released encouraging earnings reports and financial updates.
Retailers were among the biggest gainers Friday as investors continued reviewing the latest round of earnings to get a better sense of just how much pain rising inflation is inflicting on businesses and consumers. Beauty products company Ulta Beauty surged 12.5% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after raising its profit forecast for the year. Amazon rose 3.7%.
Disappointing financial updates and earnings weighed on several companies. Clothing retailer American Eagle fell 6.6% after reported weak first-quarter earnings.
Inflation is at a four-decade high and has been persistently squeezing businesses. Higher costs prompted companies to raise prices on everything from food to clothing to protect their margins and consumers remained resilient. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine worsened the inflation picture by pushing global energy and food prices even higher.
U.S. crude oil prices were relatively stable, but are up nearly 60% in 2022. Wheat prices are up about 50% and corn prices are up 30% this year.
Supply chain problems at the heart of rising inflation were worsened in the wake of China’s lockdown for several major cities.
The extra inflation squeeze has made it even more difficult for businesses to offset costs and is seemingly prompting a shift in consumer spending away from expensive items and toward necessities. It has also raised concerns that the Federal Reserve may have an even more difficult time trying to temper the impact from inflation.
The Fed is aggressively raising interest rates to fight inflation, but investors are worried that it could potentially push the economy into a recession if it moves too aggressively.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps set mortgage rates, slipped to 2.74% from 2.75% late Thursday.
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Veiga reported from Los Angeles. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/asian-shares-rise-broadly-cheered-by-us-earnings-rally/ | 2022-05-27T22:22:16Z |
- Global research looks at the human side of the metaverse -
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse discussions about creating virtual worlds consume the plans of many fashion, automotive and retail brands. However, the human side of consumer activities in the metaverse have not been a significant part of the dialogue. A global study by Momentum Worldwide, metaverse partners to the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), found that 80% of people feel more included in the metaverse than in real life. Consumers are now looking to the metaverse to fill three core aspects of life—inspiration, individuality and inclusion.
More than $120 billion* has been invested in building out metaverse technology and infrastructure in 2022 to take advantage of the nearly three-quarters of consumers worldwide (71%) who promise to focus more on their mental wellbeing and are flocking to the metaverse to seek inspiration, be themselves, and connect with others more positively and inclusively. Exponential growth and adoption of marketing technologies led to the metaverse, but the impact these technologies have on people must be a key consideration for a brand's metaverse strategy.
Consumers have joined virtual platforms to have fun, be challenged, find inspiration and connect with others. Global research has shown that:
· 80% of consumers find the metaverse to be a much more inclusive place
· 63% had no idea they had been in the metaverse all this time
· 85% like that they can change their appearance as they desire
· 79% say their friends within the space accept them for who they are rather than what they look like
Jason Alan Snyder, global chief technology officer, Momentum Worldwide, comments, "The metaverse is a combinatorial innovation of complex technologies. Until recently, the combined technologies that form metaverse experiences were costly to deploy and consume and, therefore, not practical. The practice of combining these technologies has matured, deployment costs are reduced and metaverse experiences are broadly available, so consumer adoption is saturating. Brands are adopting the metaverse at scale too. Now we are learning how people behave and feel in the metaverse as we remove the barriers to entry. One particularly interesting area is the relationship between identity and personality."
"Metaverse identity is an extension of our many identities in the real world. We are accustomed to constructing pseudo-identities for ourselves at work, in our personal lives with friends and family, and on social media. Brands are learning that identity and personality are two different things and not always interlinked. Understanding what consumers want from the metaverse, their behaviours and motivations to fulfil happiness, find escapism and seek inclusion are vital for guiding how brands and businesses should behave. It's imperative that brands understand when they can or should violate expectations about identity and personality. The new opportunity is to help brands navigate the friction between identity and personality in the metaverse."
Helen Mumford Sole, well-known happiness coach and thought leader in digital transformation, says, "Whilst we are not even close to fully understanding the impact of the metaverse, this research is important because it shows the positive potential of the technology. When many people are struggling with their happiness, it seems that they are finding new ways of experiencing belonging and community in the metaverse. In the analogue world, these are significant contributors to happiness."
Chick Foxgrover, 4A's, EVP, creative technology & innovation, says, "At the 4A's, we've been following the industry's interest and excitement in the metaverse—this dramatic extension of human experience and interaction. We're thrilled to support Momentum's ground-breaking research into people's attitudes and expectations of the metaverse. Now we have a deeper sense of how and when people will embrace these rapidly changing new worlds. This work will become essential data for every brand and creative business hoping to design, build and participate meaningfully in the metaverse."
Elena Klau, global chief strategy & analytics officer at Momentum Worldwide, adds, "The metaverse has been a word that has been catapulted into focus, but it means different things to different people. Only by understanding what people want from the space and how they are using it can we really know how best to create meaningful, long-term experiences that meet people's desires for inspiration, individuality and inclusion. The potential is vast."
The global research was conducted using quantitative and qualitative methods of 4,500 participants from seven countries: Canada, Japan, MENA, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US.
Momentum Worldwide is the world's first global experiential advertising agency. Built on the simple truth that it's not what brands say; it's what they do that matters. Momentum delivers total brand experiences by blending creativity, technology, strategy, insights and flawless execution. The agency has concurrently been named Best Sports Marketing Agency, Best Experiential Agency, Best Place to Work, Agency of the Year and Most Honored Marketing Agency by multiple outlets and award shows around the world, including the Industry Craft Grand Prix at Cannes and Best Approach to D&I at The Drum Agency Business Awards. Momentum Worldwide has been awarded two of the world's leading certifications for sustainability, ISO 14001 and ISO 20121, and are the first global agency to use TRACE, a real-time carbon impact tool for physical and virtual experiences.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exhibit at Jtown, a new mixed-use residential development by LandForge and Triminia Pacific, is hosting an open house on Friday evening, September 9th, to showcase the nexus between contemporary art and the modern residential experience. The Exhibit development now anchors the longstanding Japantown art scene with nearly 10,000 square feet of community-facing mural and sculpture grounds in a parklike setting. Exhibit is also the new headquarters of Empire Seven Studios (E7S), a Bay Area art gallery, creative production house, and curator of San Jose Walls. E7S now adds the distinction of artist-in-residence for the Exhibit at Jtown residential community.
"We're extremely excited about Exhibit – not only as a modern multifamily dwelling in one of our great communities but as a cultural contributor through its visceral art experience," says San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo. With its six-story murals, art sculptures, hand-formed experiential lighting elements, and the 40-foot bonsai tree at the entrance, Exhibit at Jtown is an inspiring organic connection to the Japantown neighborhood. Every interactive, experiential touch point at Exhibit was created in collaboration with passionate design professionals, artists, city officials, and production consultants. "The development team's objective was to create a perfect balance between a staged and an organic presentation," says Juan Carlos Araujo of E7S. "Collaborating with them to this end, we have created something special, something stable, and something we are proud to be a part of for this next chapter in our artistic journey."
Arriving home at Exhibit pulls residents through the place-making architectural and innovative public experience. The entry plaza is grounded by a striking crepe myrtle tree, set back from the streetscape, and surrounded by multi-story glass elements offering a glimpse of large format canvas art and active common spaces in the structure's upper levels. The museum-like, naturally lit corridors incorporate future gallery walls for the planned growth of the building's permanent collection. Amenitized circulation spaces provide residents a unique experience of one's home meant to "exhibit" their lifestyle and expressive sensibilities. The 97 total residences at Exhibit include nearly 40 distinctive 1-to-4-bedroom floor plans. Each of these offers layouts blending artistic countenance and modern silicon-valley living. Inside each residence, attention to design is seen in carefully positioned lighting, fixtures, European-inspired finishes, view angles to maximize privacy, and an ever-present connection to natural light. Residential layouts promote not just living, but dwelling for a variety of resident needs frequently overlooked by functional floorplans born of an efficiency above-all-else mentality.
Exhibit responsibly embraces green features as part of its sustainability objectives. Incorporating an advanced solar array feeding a whole building battery backup system, Exhibit can keep key building functions and essential remote fiber optic internet connectivity running throughout planned and unplanned power interruptions. Solar is also used to charge EVs in individual parking spaces and to allow for car retrieval from its state-of-the-art semi-autonomous mechanical parking system. Along with water reuse strategies and a high emphasis on indoor air quality, this dedication to environmentally friendly construction has allowed Exhibit to achieve an elusive LEED Platinum certification, the U.S. Green Building Council's most rigorous, rare, and highest honor. Speaking on the complexities of this project, Darin Zwick, president of Zwick Construction, reflects on Exhibit's challenges and unique aspects and expresses his confidence that "Exhibit will become an icon in the surrounding area built to last and perform at the highest level as an innovative smart building. Zwick appreciates its close working relationship with the development team and is proud to be part of turning their impressive vision for this project into reality."
Residents will benefit from smart integration elements like keyless building-wide access, AI thermostats, residential appliances, and wireless connectivity to monitors and fitness equipment throughout the amenity spaces. Other notable amenities include:
- An indoor/outdoor connected Commons lounge inclusive of user-configurable seating, outdoor cooking and dining, party hosting, viewing, and daily beverage centers
- A Sky Deck with integrated seating and careful sunlight screening to create an ambidextrous work/play environment
- A crafted Work Loft co-working space with private sound booths, a work zone, and a huddle room complete with low-barrier, high-tech peripheral connectivity
- A Fitness Studio and Fitness Loft boasting top-notch strength, plyo, and cardio equipment in dedicated zones in a volume space with expansive floor-to-ceiling glass. Low-barrier, high-tech personal device connectivity enables users to bring their preferred fitness subscription to the studio for a customized exercise experience
- A dedicated top-floor Gallery rotating pieces from Exhibit's permanent collections as well as art curated from Empire Seven Studios and other resident-driven shows
- Ample bike parking, a dog run, and a resident-accessible utility room
- Multiple outdoor fire pits, landscape furnishings, and gathering spaces
The Exhibit team worked closely with the City of San Jose Parks Department, HMH Landscape, the Japantown Art Association, and the broader Jtown community to create its publicly accessible exterior grounds. LandForge President Derek Allen recounts, "Proactively engaging with the community throughout the design and construction process has been key to creating a development which improves the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. We strive to build places people love, and we hope to introduce catalytic design and use elements which enable a better life experience for all who are touched by our developments. Along with development team partners Collin Eckles, Michel Jreissati, and Neal Yung, we certainly believe this to be the case at Exhibit. We collectively hope the community sees this project as a valuable contribution to the Jtown urban fabric." In addition to the art-focused exterior grounds, developers also worked with the Japantown historical community to place commemorative historical benches along the expanded public sidewalk. Developers collaborated early on with the Chinese Historical & Cultural Project to complete a full archeological dig that recovered artifacts and historical items donated to the City. To help commemorate the events of late 19th-century Chinese immigration in what was then known as Highlandville, a historical monument placard has been placed just outside the northmost grounds' Moon Gate to ensure the significance of this site is never forgotten. Additional collaborations include working with local maker Nicolas James to carve furniture from the 100-year-old beams used in the site's previous, dilapidated industrial building.
Building murals, large-scale sculptures, and lighting elements on site, in addition to framed and mounted original art inside the building, feature seminal works by the following artists and studios:
- Juan Carlos Araujo of Empire Seven Studios; www.empiresevenstudios.com
- Andrew Shoultz; www.andrewshoultz.com
- Amy Sol; www.amysol.com
- Roan Victor; www.roanvictor.com
- Gary Vlasic of V. Project; www.v-project.co
- Yoshi 47, www.yoshi47.com
- Taki Kitamura of State of Grace, www.stateofgracetattoo.com
- Nicholaus James Dalton; www.njdart.com
LandForge and Triminia Pacific worked with KTGY Design, HMH, Studio 4D, developURBAN, UMOCA, Zwick Construction, Greystar, and many other critical team members to create the engaging, meaningful, and visually stimulating living experience at Exhibit. Financing commitments were provided in part by Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and the Cherng Family Trust (CFT). "CFT is a long-term holder of real estate that cares deeply about making a difference in the communities in which we invest. We are highly selective when choosing partners and are confident that this meaningful development led by this project team will positively impact the future of this vibrant community." – Steven C. Walton, Managing Director.
Japantown San Jose, a pedestrian-centric neighborhood near downtown San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley. Exhibit has immediate access to a rich living experience in this century-old diverse, welcoming, and personable community. The whole of Bay Area living is easily accessed via nearby public light rail and other transit options. Exhibit is less than ten minutes from San Jose Mineta International Airport by car.
All members of the community and public are invited to attend the Open House at 5:30 pm following an invitation-only ceremony. The open house will include an art tour, architectural Q&A, and showings of the development spaces and residences.
For leasing information or to schedule a tour, please visit www.exhibitjtown.com or call 833-680-0889. Exhibit at Jtown is professionally managed by Greystar.
LandForge identifies, acquires, and transitions underutilized properties to their highest potential through full-scale development. This is accomplished through creating physical environments and their associated infrastructure, which provide rich spaces for people to live, work, and play. These places bring together diverse people, foster relationships, and inspire people to become vested in, value, and maintain the space, thereby creating Places People Love. www.LandForgeCP.com
developURBAN obo Triminia Pacific: developURBAN is a real estate development, and investment company focused on trans-formative urban-infill developments in the Western United States. developURBAN develops in downtown locations that have proximity to transit and walkable environments and creates developments that enrich the community. developURBAN believes and creates partnerships that fit each unique opportunity and location. www.developurban.com
Established in 2008, Empire Seven Studios (E7S) is an urban contemporary art gallery and creative studio located just outside the Japantown neighborhood of San Jose, California. E7S has advocated for local/global artists by creating opportunities and providing a place. As an art production firm, we provide end-to-end project management and operations support for various services, including mural production, multi-dimensional mixed media work, digital/analog onsite immersive experiences, and in-person/virtual events that foster team building and community connection. www.empiresevenstudios.com
CFT is the multi-billion dollar single-family office investment firm of the founders of Panda Express. The company makes direct private equity and venture capital investments across all industries and actively invests in real estate. CFT is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
Zwick Construction: Zwick Construction is a commercial construction company devoted to earning and keeping clients by delivering an exceptional building experience. As a company and individuals, we are committed to living our core values—Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork—since 1969. www.zwickconstruction.com
Founded in 1991 and celebrating 30 years of delivering award-winning communities, KTGY is a full-service architecture, branding, interiors, and planning firm specializing in residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our architects, designers, and planners combine big-picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices, and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value. www.ktgy.com
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DENVER, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) (TSX: OVV) ("Ovintiv" or the "Company") today announced that Ralph Izzo has been named as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2022, and that Bruce Waterman will retire from the Board of Directors effective December 31, 2022.
Mr. Izzo, 64, currently serves as the Executive Chair of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated ("PSEG"), having recently retired as their Chair, President and CEO. PSEG is a publicly traded diversified energy holding company, founded in 1903 and has a long history of providing infrastructure to access safe, affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy to customers in New Jersey and Long Island. Since joining PSEG in 1992, Mr. Izzo has held several significant executive positions within the PSEG family of companies. Mr. Izzo also serves on the Board of Directors of the Bank of New York Mellon.
Mr. Izzo is a member of the U.S. Department of Energy's Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee and the former chair of the Nuclear Energy Institute. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Liberty Science Center and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Mr. Izzo is on the advisory board for the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics Department, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peddie School and Princeton University's Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Advisory Council, as well as a member of the Visiting Committee for the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Columbia University School of Engineering Board of Visitors, and of the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion. In addition, he is a former chair of the Rutgers University Board of Governors and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Izzo received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mechanical engineering and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in applied physics from Columbia University. He also received a Master of Business Administration degree, with a concentration in finance, from the Rutgers Graduate School of Management.
"We are excited that Ralph is joining our Board. His significant senior leadership experience in operations, strategic planning, finance, risk management, environmental stewardship, and diversity leadership will enhance the board's strengths," said Ovintiv's Chair Peter Dea. "Mr. Izzo is a well-known leader within the utility industry, as well as the national energy policy arena and represents our ongoing Board refreshment process as our third new Director in the past 18-months."
Mr. Waterman joined the board in 2010 and served on various committees over his tenure including Audit Committee Chair from 2017 until 2022. Mr. Waterman's wealth of finance, energy industry and government relations experience benefited the Company immensely. "On behalf of the Board and leadership team, I would like to thank Bruce for his many contributions and wise counsel over the last 12 years," said Mr. Dea. Brendan McCracken, Ovintiv's President and CEO noted "the Company is grateful for Mr. Waterman's years of service and dedication and we wish him well in retirement."
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DENVER, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Access Board next session to include EV Charging Stations, Kiosks, Information Transaction Machines and POS. Canada's CSA Group is working on new guidelines, says the Kiosk Association. Point-of-Sale is likely to center on physical access by customers and audio? KMA is a participating sponsor for the ANSI EV Panel and on two working groups. See EV Panel post.
Important - input to the ANPRM is encouraged by ALL involved parties (restaurants and hotels and whatever). Once the comments close, it is impossible to add comments. ANSI EVSP is also open to participation by all companies. Make your viewpoint heard!
Updated Regulatory Brief -- Point-by-point discussion of expected Access Board ANPRM & ANSI EV Roadmap, Assistive technology, ADA as non-delegable duty, and from the National Restaurant Association, a rare critique of upcoming ADPPA act and "alarming" provisions. Meanwhile, the HIPAA Modernization Commission continues working on HIPAA. We were interviewed for article on disability inclusion in workplace.
The federal government is ramping up, strongly, to get regulations in.
Related -- Critical privacy considerations for public-facing technology is our feature article by Evan Schuman (Evan writes for Computerworld and TechCrunch). This is the part 1. Next month Evan may focus on healthcare.
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Multimillion-dollar investment will create new jobs and be Mars Wrigley's largest innovation center in the world for snacks and treats
CHICAGO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars announced the company will soon break ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. With this expanded capability, Chicago will become the largest innovation hub in the world for Mars Wrigley, adding to its network of global innovation centers. When complete, the innovation hub will inspire the next generation of new products to support the company's iconic global snacks and treats brands such as M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, and more.
"Mars has made Chicago home to innovation for nearly 100 years, producing some of the world's most beloved and iconic snacks and treats," said Chris Rowe, Global Vice President of Research and Development, Mars Wrigley. "Creating new jobs and a world-class, multimillion- dollar research and development hub demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the Chicagoland area and accelerates our future for innovation. This facility brings exciting new capabilities and enhances the vibrant innovation culture Mars has on Goose Island."
"Chicago is ever-growing and emerging as a leader in innovation and technology," said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. "Mars is the latest among many companies who are recognizing our city's strengths and unmatched talent and expanding operations here. I thank Mars and its leadership for their longstanding commitment to our city and wish them success in this latest expansion."
The investment will bring about thirty (30) additional jobs to the Mars Wrigley Global Innovation Center, which will bring the Mars campus total to nearly 1,000 jobs on Goose Island. Construction aims to begin this summer and is slated to be complete by summer 2023.
"On behalf of Chicago's business community, we congratulate Mars on its expansion in Chicago, creating both new jobs and the largest innovation center in Mars Wrigley's global footprint," said Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO, World Business Chicago, Chief Marketing Officer, City of Chicago. "It's a proud moment for our city to see one of its longest running Chicago-based companies realize transformative change through tech and innovation. May this growth and expansion by Mars serve as an example to the world of Chicago's many competitive advantages."
Mars In Chicago
Chicago has always, and will continue to play, an important role for Mars and its iconic history as one of the world's best candy makers. The company's operations in the Chicagoland area include an ice cream facility in Burr Ridge, where Mars makes DOVEBAR®, M&M'S® Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich, and SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bar and Yorkville's treats production of LIFE SAVERS® and Gen-Z's favorite candy brand SKITTLES®. The company also produces a variety of filled bar chocolate, including SNICKERS® at its Chicago manufacturing site. At its Goose Island campus, Mars employs about 950 Associates from Mars Wrigley, Mars Food, and Mars Global Services.
In addition to its portfolio of treats, snacks, and food brands, Mars is also the maker of some of the best-loved pet brands including PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, CESAR®, and SHEBA® and provides high-quality, compassionate pet care through its network of veterinary clinics, and diagnostics labs across Antech®, Banfield®, BluePearl®, and VCA® in the U.S. In Chicago, and throughout Illinois, Mars employs more than 2,000 pet care Associates in its veterinary clinics and its pet nutrition manufacturing site in Illinois.
Earlier this year, Mars announced the future community donation of its Chicago manufacturing site. As part of the donation process, Mars is partnering with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago to engage the community, and local leaders, to identify opportunities for future use. Community engagement and conversations are underway and will continue over the next two years before the land is ready for donation sometime in 2024.
"LISC is honored to partner with Mars and support community engagement efforts for this notable land donation," said Meghan Harte, LISC Chicago Executive Director. "We'll leverage our expertise to support Chicago residents, local leaders, and Mars in defining and moving forward a community vision for the site that will deliver clear benefits to residents of Galewood and the city's West Side."
ABOUT MARS, INCORPORATED
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M's®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL™, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world's pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people, and pets can thrive.
For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Contact: Joelle Hutcheon
Mars Wrigley
201.841.5237
joelle.hutcheon@effem.com
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Taraji P. Henson opened the 2022 BET Awards addressing both the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and gun violence.
Henson first thanked opening performer Lizzo for pledging $1 million to Planned Parenthood before using the singer's song titled, "About Damn Time" to make a point.
"It's about damn time we step into our power," Henson said. "It's about damn time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America."
"A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman who can give life if she chooses to," Henson added.
That sentiment was on the minds of many women in the entertainment industry around the world. At the Glastonbury music festival in England over the weekend, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and several other artists blasted the Supreme Court's ruling on Friday, which overturned a woman's constitutional right to end a pregnancy after nearly half a century.
At the BET Awards, singer and actress Janelle Monáe presented the first award of the night, best female/R&B artist, and hailed Black artists - women in particular.
"Owning our truth and expressing ourselves freely and unapologetically in a world that tries to control and police our bodies, my body and our decisions," she said. "My decision. F*** you, Supreme Court."
Jazmine Sullivan won the award and during her acceptance speech addressed the men of the world.
"It's a hard time right now for us [women] and I want to speak directly to the men," Sullivan said. "We need y'all. We need y'all to stand up for us, stand up with us. If you've ever benefited from a woman making one of the toughest decisions of her life, which is to terminate a pregnancy, you need to be standing with us."
"This is not just a woman's issue," she said. "This is everybody's issue. And we need you more than ever."
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GERMANTOWN, Md., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deka Biosciences announced today that it is breaking ground on a 14,000 square foot office and lab which will house a state of the art Research and Development, Process Development, and Manufacturing facility to further develop their novel cytokine therapies. This will be the first facility to house a dual targeted cytokine development lab in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region and the only company in the US developing a therapeutic of its kind. The new headquarters will be located at 20380 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown, Maryland and Deka anticipates the move to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.
"Our new facility will provide us with essential space to expand our research, development and manufacturing efforts, allowing us to continue to successfully develop our Diakine™ therapies, using single use technology to scale both quickly and economically," Dr. John Mumm, CEO of Deka Biosciences shared. "This is an exciting new chapter for our company and I believe the expansion will provide a work environment that will amplify a strong culture of innovation and collaboration as Deka seeks to deliver on our mission to bring life-changing therapies to patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases."
The Deka Biosciences team gathered at the new facility earlier this month, to ceremoniously break ground and to tour the space before construction is slated to begin. The facility acquisition, design and construction are in partnership with Minkoff Development, CBRE, and Facility Logix.
Deka Biosciences is a biotech company focused on the development of novel cytokine therapies to treat cancer and inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and sepsis. The company is led by entrepreneur Dr. John Mumm, who is backed by a team of experienced academic, biopharma and CDMO innovators with expertise in drug discovery, product development, characterization, and testing. Deka has developed disease specific Diakines™ that maximize patient benefits through improved pharmacokinetics / pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) function via targeted delivery of dual and complimentary cytokines to affected tissues or cells. Using precision medicine, Deka will maximize the impact of its Diakines™ by building targeted therapies for every patient. To learn more, visit www.dekabiosciences.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is addressing racial disparities in maternal health by collaborating with Cocolife.black and Cayaba Care — two Philadelphia-based, minority-led maternal health companies.
The United States continues to see a rise in maternal deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 700 people in the United States die during pregnancy or one year after, with the rate among Black women being three times the rate for white women.
"We are proud to work with two local organizations that share our commitment to maternal health equity and that want to help us ensure our members receive high-quality care during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery," said Seun O. Ross, Ph.D., executive director of Health Equity at Independence Blue Cross. "Independence is working on a number of projects to address racial disparities in health care. We believe that is best achieved through partnership and collaboration with local organizations, like these, that have close ties to the communities we serve."
Cocolife.black is a community resource available to the public and is designed to support Black and Brown moms during pregnancy, postpartum, and loss of a child or significant loved one. It provides easy access to education and community resources such as free diapers, formula, and childcare services.1
"People who are preparing to become a mom, those who recently became a mom, or those who lost a child really benefit from feeling a sense of community," said Dr. Ross. "And that's what Cocolife.black offers. They help connect you with people who understand what you're going through and offer resources that can help you along the way."
Cayaba Care is a venture-backed startup that provides pregnant and recently pregnant people with in-office, in-home, and virtual services that are personalized based on their needs. The company provides wraparound services that include emotional and mental support, help with hospital appointments, symptom management, benefit navigation, and more. Each person is matched with a Maternity Navigator from their neighborhood that is their main point of contact. They also have access to a Care Team that includes registered nurses, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, social workers, lactation consultants, and registered dietician nutritionists.
"The great thing about Cayaba Care is that they assign program participants with a Maternity Navigator who can help guide their maternity and birth journey," said Dr. Ross. "This can be a huge help to pregnant and recently pregnant people who are trying to juggle so many different responsibilities."
Independence members who have commercial health plans and are pregnant or recently pregnant, may be eligible for Cayaba Care's services. Cayaba Care uses a proprietary risk stratification algorithm to assess members' social determinants of health and to determine whether they would benefit from the company's services. They also work directly with obstetricians and with Independence to provide an extra layer of support for members.
The work with these organizations aligns with Independence's support of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association strategy announced in April 2020 with a national goal of reducing racial disparities in maternal health by 50 percent in the next five years. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. The work also supports the Accelerate Health Equity collaboration that Independence is part of, which brings together organizations across the Philadelphia region to combat systemic racism and barriers in health care.
Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania. For more than 80 years, we have been enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. We deliver innovative and competitively priced health care products and services; pioneer new ways to reward doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals for coordinated, quality care; and support programs and events that promote wellness. To learn more, visit ibx.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
1 Cocolife.black also offers access to mental health professionals and maternal health clinicians. Members should consult their benefit booklet regarding coverage of these services.
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Personalized Acne Skincare Company Will Expand Team and Product Line, Adds Norwest General Partner Sonya Brown to Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Face Reality Skincare (Face Reality) today announced a strategic partnership with Norwest Venture Partners (Norwest) to accelerate growth, scale operations and bolster product innovation to meet increasing customer demand.
"Our partnership with Norwest allows us to increase support of our current channels, especially for our estheticians, and at the same time, continue to deliver the innovative new products our customers have come to love," said Jeremy Soine, CEO of Face Reality since 2020. "Our team has worked hard to provide life-changing skin care products to people with acne, and we are excited to partner with Sonya and the team at Norwest as we continue our journey."
Sonya Brown, Norwest general partner and co-head of the firm's Equity Growth team, will join the Board of Directors. She brings two decades of investment experience that includes partnering with leadership teams to build successful skin care businesses such as MAËLYS and PCA Skin.
"Face Reality's highly personalized, protocol-based approach sets them apart from others in the industry," said Sonya Brown, general partner at Norwest. "Face Reality has experienced tremendous growth over the last two years, expanding its community of estheticians and tripling its revenue. We look forward to supporting Jeremy and the team as they continue to expand and serve more customers."
An Acne Business Founded on a Unique Approach to Build Confidence
After finding an esthetician who helped her attain clear skin, Face Reality co-founder Laura Cooksey was inspired to build the company that could change people's lives in the same way. In 2005, Cooksey and Patrick Romani founded Face Reality with a vision to treat acne clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
"With Jeremy as CEO since 2020, we've been able to bring my vision of successfully partnering with Estheticians and empowering our community to life. Jeremy and his team taking this next step with Norwest gives me great confidence and optimism in what lies ahead for Face Reality," said Cooksey.
Unlike other acne solutions, Face Reality's approach is not one-size-fits-all. The company's products and protocols are personalized based on each client's acne type, severity and skin type. The adaptive skincare model makes clear skin possible without prescription drugs. Face Reality works with licensed estheticians across the country, who receive training and become certified in the company's proven protocol for treating acne.
Face Reality is an award-winning professional skincare line that specializes in treating acne; they provide customized treatment protocols that are catered to the specific needs of each client. Face Reality Skincare is known in the industry for its comprehensive acne training for estheticians, which enables them to provide personalized and efficacious acne solutions for clients, both in the salon and at home.
Norwest is a leading venture and growth equity investment firm managing more than $12.5 billion in capital. Since its inception, Norwest has invested in more than 650 companies and currently partners with more than 200 companies in its venture and growth equity portfolio. The firm invests in early- to late-stage businesses across a wide range of sectors with a focus on consumer, enterprise and healthcare. The Norwest team offers a deep network of connections, operating experience, and a wide range of impactful services to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses. Norwest has offices in Palo Alto and San Francisco, with subsidiaries in India and Israel. For more information, please visit www.nvp.com. Follow Norwest on Twitter @NorwestVP.
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The Transaction Adds Momentum to the Continued Growth of Joy Spreader's Overseas Independent Station E-Commerce Business
BEIJING, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 7, Joy Spreader Group Inc. ("Joy Spreader" or the "Company") announced that it has entered into a placement and subscription agreement to raise approximately HK$600 million (approx. US$76.5 million) to further support the rapid development of its overseas independent station e-commerce business, as well as to expand the scale of the business and consolidate its market position. Goldman Sachs, the world's leading investment bank, acted as the exclusive agent for the placement.
Joy Spreader is a leader in new media performance-based marketing, providing new media traffic commercialization services both in China and abroad through digital technologies that facilitate the direct-to-consumer ("DTC") sales of their clients' products. The Company is one of the largest in China using marketing algorithm models and an intermediary platform for new media marketing businesses. Joy Spreader offers performance-based marketing services for e-commerce and interactive entertainment products on the Douyin and WeChat platforms in China, through which consumers can purchase personalized products based on their personalized content on new media platforms.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, Joy Spreader was the first in the industry to complete the commercialization of its e-commerce business on TikTok, booking revenue of HK$148 million for the quarter. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company announced revenue of HK$512 million, representing a 246% increase. Joy Spreader in concert with its partners has put in place a supply chain service system for cross-border supply of goods, overseas warehousing, local logistics, as well as offline and online payment. In order to adapt to the features of TikTok, Joy Spreader built an online independent station based on an interest-based algorithm model. The Company's business operates in several countries and regions across Southeast Asia, mainly selling consumer electronics from many leading Chinese brands.
The recent performance of Joy Spreader's share price is a testament to the capital market's expectations for the Company's overseas e-commerce business. Over the 60 days leading up to the close of trading on June 6, 2022, the share price of Joy Spreader had increased by 65.9%. The fact that Goldman Sachs, a top international investment bank, chose to act as the exclusive agent for this placement further evidences the recognition by international institutions of Joy Spreader's growth potential, especially around the commercialization of interest-based traffic on TikTok and the overseas e-commerce business of Chinese consumer electronics products.
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For the first time, the world's rarest species of sea turtle has laid eggs on Magnolia Beach in Texas, experts say.
On Monday morning, R.J. Shelly, a Calhoun County Marine Extension Agent, received a call from the county commissioner after maintenance workers noticed sea turtles hatching from a nest on the beach. They were headed towards a road, not the water.
Shelly sent pictures of the hatchlings to Pamela Plotkin, director of the Sea Grant at Texas A&M University and a marine scientist specializing in sea turtles. Plotkin identified the baby turtles as Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the smallest and most endangered sea turtles in the world.
Both Shelly and Plotkin were thrilled by the discovery.
"As far as we know, there's never been a Kemp's ridley nest on Magnolia Beach, ever," Shelly told CNN.
He says that when he arrived, he found a small depression in the sand. Over the phone, Plotkin suggested he help excavate the nest.
"So I kind of got down on my hands and knees and I real gently brushed a little bit of sand back and then -- lo and behold, there's an egg, there's one hatching," he said. "We watched several of the turtles hatch in front of our eyes."
Shelly spent around four hours assisting the hatchlings, making sure they got to the water instead of the dangerous road nearby. He estimated that between 40 and 50 sea turtle hatchlings made it to the water from the nest.
"I've been working on the bay for 31 years, and I've never seen a sea turtle nest hatch," said Shelly. "Normally, a person would never get an opportunity to hold a sea turtle hatchling, but because of the danger of the roadway being so close, and the fact that these are critically endangered, the decision was made."
Plotkin told CNN that Kemp's ridley sea turtles "were once very abundant, and because they were overharvested and caught accidentally in fisheries for many years, they became critically endangered."
But in the last 40 years, the population has started to recover thanks to the work of conservationists. They have implemented programs to protect sea turtle nests and reduce accidental deaths caused by fishing nets.
"Most of them nest at only one beach in Mexico," said Plotkin. "They have started spreading north, and now we have a few hundred that will come and lay their eggs on Texas beaches."
However, it's "unheard of" for a Kemp's ridley sea turtle to swim from the ocean into the enclosed space of Lavaca Bay to lay its eggs, instead of laying them on the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico.
Plotkin said she was "stunned" when Shelly sent her photos of the tiny hatchlings.
"Everyobdy feels really special, it's a really special turtle," she said.
Female sea turtles can lay as many as 90 to 100 eggs at a single time, according to Plotkin. But they leave the nests long before the eggs hatch, leaving the hatchlings susceptible to predators like seagulls, or to technological threats like cars.
Additionally, sea turtles typically return to the beaches where they were hatched when it's time to lay their own eggs. Scientists still don't understand completely how the turtles recognize the beaches. Shelly made sure to let each hatchling explore the sand around the nest, which may play a key role in helping them "imprint" on the beach, according to Plotkin.
"R.J. did the best thing possible. He gave them opportunity to crawl down beach and get their bearings, to do what they need to do in order to remember that beach," she said.
If the hatchlings survive, when they reach adulthood in 15 years they "certainly could" return to Magnolia Beach, Plotkin says.
Plotkin and Shelly both say that the birth of the sea turtles represents a victory for conservation of the species.
"Any time you see a Kemp's ridley sea turtle laying eggs on a beach, it is a win for conservationists because there were only a few hundred left on this planet in the mid-1980s," Plotkin said.
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GURUGRAM, India, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cielo, the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner, has launched its first office in India. The new workspace in Gurugram, just southwest of New Delhi, is a critical milestone in Cielo's expansion across the Asia Pacific region.
Cielo's India team delivers fresh and proven talent acquisition solutions to diverse organizations across the IT, engineering, life sciences, automotive and consulting sectors. Beyond Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Cielo provides the India market with world-class consulting services, including employer brand, all backed by its proprietary technology platform, Cielo TalentCloud.
"Establishing a solid presence in India is vital to Cielo's vision – to lead the market with better talent experiences for all," Shailesh Singh, Director India at Cielo said. "We're excited to start this new chapter of operations in India as Cielo cements itself as the leader in global talent acquisition."
Cielo is committed to pairing market-leading talent acquisition solutions with expertise across multiple sectors, including technology and life sciences – both major industries in India. The country's tech industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2022 and its pharmaceutical industry is the third-largest in the world. With unmatched experience and knowledge in these areas, Cielo is well-positioned to provide impactful recruiting and talent solutions to the market in India.
"Cielo's expansion into India is underpinned by our commitment to strengthening Cielo's footprint in key regions, forging closer ties and lasting partnerships with every client to better meet their talent acquisition needs and overall business goals," said Marissa Geist, CEO of Cielo.
Established in 2005, Cielo's 4,000 employees now serve 215 clients across 113 countries in 39 languages. Cielo's global reach and local focus, combined with its expertise, allows companies to get ahead in the race for talent.
About Cielo
Cielo is the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner. We deliver a better talent experience for everyone through Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive Search, Contingent Workforce Solutions, and Consulting services. With our fresh approach – we design and build comprehensive, proven solutions inspired by technology to find and keep the unique talent that elevates our clients above the competition. Learn more at cielotalent.com.
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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced it will release its first quarter financial results for the 2023 fiscal year after the close of the market on Monday, August 8, 2022. Anterix senior management will hold its analyst and investor conference call to discuss its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results at 4:30 P.M. ET on Monday, August 8, 2022. Interested parties can participate in the call by dialing 888-267-2845 and using the conference code 961551. A replay of the call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Anterix's website at https://www.anterix.com/events/.
About Anterix
At Anterix, we are focused on delivering transformative private broadband that enables the modernization of critical infrastructure for the energy, transportation, logistics and other sectors of our economy. As the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable the private LTE solutions that support secure, resilient and customer-controlled operations. For more information, visit: www.anterix.com.
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EPA to designate ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous substances
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is designating some toxic industrial compounds used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances under the so-called Superfund law.
The designation means that releases of long-lasting chemicals known as PFOA and PFOS that meet or exceed a certain quantity would have to be reported to federal, state or tribal officials. The requirement would increase understanding of the extent and locations of the contamination and help communities avoid or reduce contact with the potentially dangerous chemicals, the EPA said.
PFOA and PFOS have been voluntarily phased out by U.S. manufacturers but are still in limited use and remain in the environment because they do not degrade over time. The compounds are part of a larger cluster of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that have been used in consumer products and industry since the 1940s.
PFAS is short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are used in nonstick frying pans, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other consumer products.
The chemicals can accumulate and persist in the human body for long periods of time, and evidence from animal and human studies indicates that exposure to PFOA or PFOS may lead to cancer or other health problems.
“Communities have suffered far too long from exposure to these forever chemicals,’’ EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement Friday. “The action announced today will improve transparency and advance EPA’s aggressive efforts to confront this pollution.”
Under the proposed rule, “EPA will both help protect communities from PFAS pollution and seek to hold polluters accountable for their actions,’’ Regan said.
The EPA’s action follows a recent report by the National Academies of Science that calls PFAS a serious public health threat in the U.S. and worldwide.
Regan said many sources of PFAS contamination are near communities already overburdened with pollution. The proposed rule would provide the agency with improved data and the option to require cleanups and recover cleanup costs to protect public health, he said.
The move follows an EPA announcement in June that PFOA and PFOS are more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.
The agency issued nonbinding health advisories that set health risk thresholds for PFOA and PFOS to near zero, replacing 2016 guidelines that had set them at 70 parts per trillion. The chemicals are found in products including cardboard packaging, carpets and firefighting foam and increasingly found in drinking water.
The EPA said in a statement that it is focused on holding responsible those who have manufactured and released significant amounts of PFOA and PFOS into the environment. The agency also said it is committed to further outreach and engagement to hear from communities affected by PFAS pollution.
Several states have set their own drinking water limits to address PFAS contamination that are far tougher than the federal guidance.
The revised health guidelines issued in June are based on new science and take into consideration lifetime exposure to the chemicals. Officials are no longer confident that PFAS levels allowed under the 2016 guidelines are safe from adverse health impacts, an EPA spokesman said.
Attorney Rob Bilott, an anti-PFAS advocate, said the EPA’s proposal “sends a loud and clear message to the entire world that the United States is finally acknowledging and accepting the now overwhelming evidence that these man-made poisons present substantial danger to the public health and the environment.”
Bilott, whose work to uncover the widespread presence of PFAS chemicals in the environment and in human blood was highlighted in the 2019 film “Dark Waters,’’ represents states, water providers and others affected by PFAS contamination. He said in a statement that any hazardous substance designation under the Superfund law must be implemented so the costs of cleaning up the toxins are borne by PFAS manufacturers who caused the contamination — “not the innocent victims of this pollution who didn’t create the toxins and were never warned any of this was ever happening.”
Erik Olson, a health and food expert at the Natural Resources Defense Council, called the announcement an important step to clean up hundreds of contaminated sites across the country and protect millions of families exposed to the toxic chemicals.
“Listing PFOA and PFOS as hazardous under Superfund law should allow EPA to hold polluters responsible for that contamination,” he said. “Ratepayers and public utilities should not be footing the bill for industry’s decades of wonton use of these dangerous chemicals.”
The EPA said it expects to propose national drinking water regulations for PFOA and PFOS later this year, with a final rule expected in 2023.
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Ohio gunman appeared to threaten FBI after Trump search
WILMINGTON, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A gunman who died in a shootout after trying to get inside the FBI’s Cincinnati office appeared to have posted calls on social media for FBI agents to be killed and for people to take up arms and “be ready for combat” in the wake of the search at Donald Trump’s home, a law enforcement official said.
Federal investigators are examining social media accounts they believe are tied to the gunman, 42-year-old Ricky Shiffer, and posts that urged violence after the FBI entered Mar-a-Lago in Florida, according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
At least one of the social media messages appeared to have been posted after Shiffer tried to breach the FBI office. It said: “If you don’t hear from me, it is true I tried attacking the F.B.I.,” according to the official.
An autopsy will be performed on the suspect Friday. Officials said he fled from the FBI office to a farm field several miles away then used his car for cover as he exchanged gunfire with law enforcement.
He was killed following an hours-long standoff.
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office said Shiffer’s body arrived at their morgue at about 10 p.m. Thursday. Clinton County has a contract with Montgomery County to handle its autopsies, according to Clinton County’s Emergency Management Agency director.
Law enforcement officials also are investigating whether Shiffer, who is from Columbus, had ties to far-right extremist groups including the Proud Boys, the Associated Press reports, citing an unnamed official.
Shiffer is believed to have been in Washington in the days leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, and may have been present at the U.S. Capitol building on the day of the attack, the AP reports.
He was armed with a nail gun and AR-15 rifle when he went to the FBI office and tried to breach the visitor screening facility around 9:15 a.m. Thursday, officials said.
An FBI Cincinnati statement late Thursday night called the incident an “agent-involved shooting,” though the jurisdiction of the officer or officers who killed the man remains unclear.
No law enforcement officers or bystanders were hurt.
“Unfounded attacks on the integrity of the FBI erode respect for the rule of law and are a grave disservice to the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect others,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a statement Thursday night.
“Violence and threats against law enforcement, including the FBI, are dangerous and should be deeply concerning to all Americans. Every day I see the men and women of the FBI doing their jobs professionally and with rigor, objectivity, and a fierce commitment to our mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution. I am proud to serve alongside them.”
The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of domestic extremism, according to the law enforcement official.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the expansion of the Company's XMeals online platform to the United States. The new website, which launched under the domain, xmeals.com, uses proactive digital strategies to enhance customer loyalty and expand the online impact of the XMeals service in the United States.
The new xmeals.com platform, which features a user-friendly and interactive navigation system, aims to boost brand awareness and facilitate customer engagement with the XMeals service throughout the United States. Customers in the United States can now use the interactive portal to learn more about XMeals and order XMeals plant-based menu and meal programs seamlessly and flexibly. The new website also aims to highlight the unique value of XMeals as a meal-delivery service designed to promote health and wellness through exclusive access to innovative, high-quality and ethically sourced plant-based meals that are carefully prepared by a team of executive chefs, nutritionists, and trainers.
XMeals, which was first launched in July 2021, offers both a subscription-based service as well as one-time purchase options from the Company's weekly à la carte menu options for deliveries throughout the United States and Canada. By subscribing to the XMeals service on the XMeals Canadian and United States websites, customers can order weekly or monthly deliveries of a minimum of 3 pre-made, chef-curated meals plus with options for add-on extras. Moreover, the subscription plan offers access to the Company's meal plan, which enables customers to select nutritionally complete, plant-based meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner which are curated by PlantX's own registered dietitian and Medical Advisory Board member, Ms. Amy Gensel RD, CSNC. The meal plan is available in both 3- and 5-day programs.
"Our new XMeals website is a valuable opportunity to further build and deepen our customer relationships in the United States, as well as contribute to the well-being of our American community by facilitating their transition towards healthier eating routines" said PlantX CEO, Lorne Rapkin. "Beyond boosting customer loyalty and satisfaction, we are confident that this portal will drive further business growth and success in the United States."
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is the one-stop shop for everything plant-based. With its fast-growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 10,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include cosmetics, clothing and its own water brand — but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of like-minded consumers and, most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs and brands. The Company eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier and happier life.
The Company website is http://investor.PlantX.com/.
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To access the XMeals service in the United States, click here.
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By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: the Company's ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations including all applicable food safety laws and regulations; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 epidemic; a limited operating history; the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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Which cellular trail cameras are best?
If you live on a sprawling farm or close to the woods, you might want to know what is out there. Animals can make strange sounds at night, and while you probably won’t catch a glimpse of Bigfoot, a trail camera will give you a good indication of the wildlife in your area.
These motion-activated cameras have built-in rechargeable batteries and attach to trees. As soon as something walks by, the camera automatically starts recording. When the camera detects no motion for a set period, it stops filming.
While there are several kinds of trail cameras, cellular models let you access the live video feed over a mobile phone’s data connection. You insert a SIM card into the camera, which provides constant access and uploads any footage to the cloud.
Regular trail cameras don’t have this feature. Instead, to retrieve their footage you must go into the woods, fetch the built-in memory cards and then view it on a computer.
Another great thing about cellular trail cameras is that you don’t need to use a regular network SIM card. Instead, most cellular cameras bundle a no-contract SIM card into your purchase and have ample data plans for uploading videos.
9 best cellular trail cameras
Spypoint Link-S-Dark with Six Foot Steel Reinforced Strap
This camera is packed with features, such as an integrated solar panel to charge the lithium battery and a high-speed trigger mechanism of only 0.07 seconds. It has a built-in hybrid flash for nighttime recording, which you can adjust according to the surroundings. The camera uses Verizon’s mobile signal and Spypoint’s photo transmission plans to view the footage through the Spypoint mobile app. It senses motion up to 100 feet away, and the flash can reach 80 feet.
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Browning Trail Cameras Defender Ridgeline Wireless Trail Camera
Great for nighttime, this camera features invisible infrared night illumination that won’t scare off animals. It’s camouflaged to blend in with fall or winter surroundings, and you affix it to a tree with the serrated backplate. The camera can connect to AT&T or Verizon’s mobile data network and includes SIM cards for each. It records video footage at 1080p HD resolution and captures still photos at 20 megapixels.
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Bushnell Cellucore 20 Trail Camera for Verizon with Low Glow
Compatible with Verizon’s mobile network, this trail camera comes with 30 days of free data, and there are no contracts. Based on your usage, data plans start at $10. The camera can take photos at 20-megapixel resolution and record video at 1080p. It has a trigger speed of one second and can sense motion up to 80 feet away.
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Reconyx HyperFire 2 Cellular IR Camera Verizon OD Green
This camera connects to Verizon’s LTE/4G network so you can access the footage through your mobile phone. The no-glow infrared flash won’t disturb animals and has a range of 150 feet. The camera captures video footage at 720p resolution with audio, while it can take still photos at 1080p resolution. It has two powerful antennas to remain connected, no matter the weather conditions.
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Spypoint Link-Micro-S LTE Solar Cellular Trail Camera
If you need a smaller camera to monitor wildlife, this might be the best option. The lithium battery pack charges through the built-in solar panel, so you will have near limitless power. The camera has a 0.4 seconds trigger, the flash can reach up to 80 feet away and the motion detection activates when an animal moves within 70 feet of it. It is compatible with Verizon’s LTE network.
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Yellowstone AI4G LTE Wireless Cellular Trail Camera
This camera has a recording trigger of 0.4 seconds, then it immediately sends you the image. This is through Yellowstone AI’s mobile data plan, which ranges from $6-$44.99 per month. The camera, SIM card and data plan are pre-configured to work on both AT&T’s and T-Mobile’s data networks. The 12-megapixel camera takes still photos while recording video at 1080p resolution. It includes a no-glow night vision flash and has a built-in GPS.
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Moultrie Mobile Delta Base Cellular Trail Camera
Available for either Verizon or AT&T, this camera has a 24-megapixel lens and an invisible flash that can reach up to 80 feet. The recording trigger is 0.75 seconds, and it includes audio in the footage. In addition, it has a built-in antenna to boost the mobile signal for stronger reception. A vital feature of this camera is that it uses SmartTag for species recognition.
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Creative XP Cellular Trail Camera
This camera comes with an LTE SimHero card compatible with AT&T or T-Mobile’s data networks. It also comes with a 32-gigabyte SD card that stores 500 images. The camera is powered through two rechargeable batteries, or you can buy a compatible solar panel charger. It has an infrared flash range of 65 feet, and the camera sensor records footage at 1080p resolution with a 0.35-second trigger and 110-degrees field of view.
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Tactacam Reveal XB Cellular Trail Camera
This camera is easy to set up through the mobile app because it has built-in Wi-Fi for faster connections. It can connect to AT&T or Verizon’s networks for live viewing or downloading footage. It has a no-glow infrared flash and a 24-megapixel camera. It records video at 720p resolution. The camera draws power from 12 AA batteries, but you can also connect a compatible solar panel. It is completely waterproof and attaches to a tree through two durable straps.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) – An inmate was mistakenly released from a North Carolina detention center after court data was entered incorrectly into the department’s system, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday.
Quay Davis was transported to Charlotte from the Bertie Correctional Institute (about 280 miles east in Windsor, North Carolina) on a writ hold on April 12 and appeared in court, records showed.
He was then served with a warrant from Pasquotank County for possession of a weapon by an inmate and received a $75,000 secured bond. His court information was then incorrectly entered without the writ hold added. A writ hold challenges the release of custody.
As a result of the error, Davis was erroneously released Monday after the weapon’s possession charge was voluntarily dismissed, deputies said. Mecklenburg County was told about the error on Friday.
In March of 2017, Charlotte police made 28 arrests as a result of a collaborative effort targeting gang-like activity within the city. Davis was one of the 28 arrests.
“We will conduct a thorough internal investigation in connection to this erroneous release to determine any possible negligence,” said Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden.
It is unclear exactly where Davis is and this remains an active investigation, the sheriff’s office said. | https://cw33.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/inmate-mistakenly-released-over-data-error-sheriff-says/ | 2022-05-15T22:55:31Z |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing ("GRAM"), a leading parenteral contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), recently announced that Bernie King has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, a new position within GRAM. King will report to Tom Ross, President and CEO of GRAM.
"GRAM has grown rapidly since 2010, and even more rapidly in the past two years as we brought on a world-class aseptic filling facility and state-of-the-art finishing center. Facility expansions, advanced technology, and experiences gained manufacturing COVID vaccines and fighting a pandemic all strategically brought GRAM to a new level," said President and CEO, Tom Ross. "Bernie's executive level experience in operations, supply chain, and manufacturing make him a perfect fit as GRAM's Chief Operating Officer. I look forward to all he will accomplish with our team."
As COO, Bernie will assist in the evolution of the GRAM organization as new technology and capacity is added at their industry leading facilities. Additionally, he will continue to build GRAM's talent and team of experts to best serve client and industry demands.
"I am extremely excited to join the GRAM team as we enter a stage of significant growth and potential. GRAM is rapidly establishing itself as premier supplier among CDMO's. Our ongoing investment in world-class facilities and talent will enable GRAM to provide our clients with the highest level of service as they continue to bring life-saving products to market. I'm honored to now be part of that mission," said King.
Bernie's previous experience includes vice president roles at Merck & Co, Wyeth, Pfizer, and Sanofi Pasteur. He brings in-depth expertise leading manufacturing and site operations, global supply chain management, and strategic planning to his new role at GRAM. Bernie is a manufacturing and supply chain management executive with a proven track record maximizing operational performance.
About Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc. ("GRAM"), a leading parenteral contract development and manufacturing organization, delivers customized solutions to meet clients' fill and finish needs from development through commercialization. With capabilities for biologics, small molecules and vaccines, GRAM's advanced technology and staff supports pharmaceutical development and cGMP manufacturing, analytical testing, and regulatory filing.
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‘They just can’t get cool enough’: Farmer losing livestock to extreme heat and drought
BIXBY, Okla. (KOKI) – Extreme heat continues to bake parts of the country.
In Oklahoma, one farmer said heat and drought are killing his livestock. He’s afraid it will only get worse as the heat wave continues.
Even the animals are frustrated at Bill Cook’s Bixby farm as they grasp onto the dwindling water across his property.
“Typically the water levels up to here, it’s about, it’s about maybe 35, 40 inches lower than what it typically is,” Cook said.
Since last week, Cook bought almost $2000 worth of water and cooling units.
“You have to do what you have to do in order to take care of your animals,” he said.
Some of his livestock has died, mainly chickens and ducks.
“They just can’t get cool enough, and like I said, we can’t get cold water to them,” Cook said.
The farmer is worried about losing his larger animals.
“They’ll stay most of the day in this area right here because of the shade,” he said.
Cook said the llamas are especially distressed because of their long fur.
“Typically, what they’ll do is when it gets hot like this, they’ll go in the pond and they’ll just stand there and they’ll get down on their knees so their body can get all wet,” he said. “But as you can see, we’ve just about lost the pond and I have no way to get water to it.”
Cook said this problem isn’t new to the town.
“It’s been going on for several years,” he said. “Last year, we were out of water for three days, the year before for a couple of days, and so it’s an ongoing issue. Now, it’s just become emergent.”
The City of Bixby on Friday announced that a pump to help solve the water problem has been delivered.
It says it expects the pump to be operational by Saturday evening.
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GARNER, N.C., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedLit Graphics, a leader in pharmaceutical packaging, and TCG Legacy, an award-winning packaging and printing solutions provider for the pharmaceutical and education industries, announced today the creation of their new unified brand. The combined company will operate as MedLit Solutions moving forward.
Together, the MedLit Solutions platform is better equipped than ever to provide turnkey packaging, printing, design and fulfillment services.
MedLit Solutions serves a loyal customer base comprised of branded and generic pharmaceutical companies, emerging biotech application developers, healthcare service providers, and higher education institutions.
"MedLit Solutions was founded on the goal of consistently delivering the highest quality packaging and printed components for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries while ensuring our customers receive the best partner experience possible," said Kevin Grogan, MedLit Solutions CEO. "We offer a wide range of in-house packaging and printing capabilities as well as product design services. But most of all, we offer a worry-free experience."
The company will continue operating out of two locations in Garner, NC and Windsor, NJ. The two sites provide more than 140,000 square feet of manufacturing and fulfillment space, with packaging, printing, and design capabilities at both sites. MedLit's multi-site operating footprint provides enhanced scale, efficiency, and operational resilience to support its growing packaging and print presence.
For further information, please contact Pete Reckert at (919) 878-6789.
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MedLit Solutions is an award-winning, full-service packaging and printing solutions provider that offers turnkey solutions in packaging, printing, design and fulfillment services. Our mission is to support our customers with operational flexibility, solution-oriented customer service and excellent quality. We are a trusted partner to our customers for their comprehensive needs—all made possible through our relentless pursuit of excellence in packaging and printing. Learn more at www.medlitsolutions.com.
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Craft Work Capital Investments, LLC ("Craft Work"), a strategic investor exclusively focused on mechanical, electrical, and other related specialty contracting firms, is pleased to announce the completion of a control investment in Sexson Mechanical Company ("Sexson"), through its Midwestern-focused platform, Mid-Am Building Solutions, LLC. Sexson will remain under its current name and be helmed by Corey Stein as President, who has been with the company for over 10 years.
Headquartered in Greenwood, Indiana, Sexson's roots go back to 1999 when it was founded by John Sexson. Sexson provides a full suite of mechanical and electrical contracting services, including that for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems. Its high quality Industrial and Commercial customer base includes the VA Hospital, Indiana Government Center, Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County (CIB), Indiana Airport Authority, Ivy Tech, Indianapolis Public Schools, City of Greenwood, City of Indianapolis, Indiana University-Purdue University, University of Indianapolis, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Convention Center, Bankers Life Field House and many more.
"When looking for a partner to invest in Sexson, it was important for me personally to find someone that would respect our culture, our employees and our customers as much as I do and would support the company through continued investment. Craft Work has deep knowledge and experience with mechanical contractors and a track record of success," said John Sexson, adding, "I feel confident they will be a good partner for the company in its next phase."
"Sexson Mechanical is a truly impressive company with a great culture, a talented management team and a dedicated, highly skilled union work force. We are very excited about this investment and look forward to supporting the team," said Jeremy McGuire, President of Craft Work.
"Since 1999, Sexson Mechanical has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with integrity, friendliness, individual pride and company spirit," said Corey Stein, President of Sexson Mechanical. "We know that Craft Work shares these same values and will provide us with an excellent partner in our mission to provide the construction industry, owners, and contractors of Indiana with the services of a reputable, qualified and competent specialty contractor."
Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP advised Sexson Mechanical on the transaction. Barnes & Thornburg LLP advised Craft Work Capital Investments, LLC and Mid-Am Building Solutions, LLC.
About Craft Work Capital Investments, LLC
Craft Work Capital Investments, LLC is a portfolio company of LS Power Equity Partners IV, L.P., focused on making strategic investments in and helping to grow mechanical, electrical and other related specialty contracting firms. Craft Work is led by Jeremy McGuire and David Orinski, who together have more than 40 years of combined strategic, transactional and financing experience. Their industry experience and track record of success provides insight as to what makes these businesses tick and how to create value. For more information on Craft Work Capital, LLC, please visit http://www.craftworkcap.com
About LS Power
LS Power is a development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector. Since its inception in 1990, in addition to its development of more than 660 miles of high voltage transmission, LS Power has developed, constructed, managed or acquired in total more than 45,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, natural gas-fired and battery energy storage projects. LS Power actively invests in distributed energy resource platforms, such as CPower Energy Management, Endurant Energy and EVgo, as well as Waste-to-Renewable Generation and Fuel initiatives. Additionally, LS Power invests in renewables and energy storage through REV Renewables. Across its efforts, LS Power has raised in excess of $48 billion in debt and equity financing to support North American infrastructure. For more information, please visit https://www.lspower.com
About Sexson Mechanical
Tracing its roots back to 1999 and based in Greenwood, Indiana, Sexson Mechanical is a one stop, full service mechanical contractor specializing in both Commercial and Industrial work with capabilities spanning a wide range of services in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Sexson provides expertise and quality service in all areas of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical piping, electrical, natural gas services, excavation, design & build, welding & fabrication. For more information, please visit https://sexsonmechanical.com
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John Roberts calls Supreme Court leak ‘absolutely appalling’
By Ariane de Vogue and Maria Cartaya, CNN
Chief Justice John Roberts said Thursday that the leak of a draft opinion that would strike down Roe v. Wade is “absolutely appalling” and stressed that he hopes “one bad apple” would not change “people’s perception” of the nation’s highest court and workforce.
In his first public appearance since the leak on Monday, Roberts also said that if “the person” or “people” behind the leak think it will affect the work of the Supreme Court, they are “foolish.”
Roberts was speaking at a meeting of lawyers and judges at the 11th Circuit Judicial Conference, while the court is on a brief recess. The justices will meet together again during their closed-door conference in Washington on May 12.
Roberts’ comments come as demonstrations on both sides of the issue have erupted across the country and supporters of abortion rights fear that states in large swaths of the South and the Midwest are prepared to bar the procedure when the court issues a final decision by early July.
The draft opinion — penned by Justice Samuel Alito and published by Politico Monday night — calls on the court to overrule Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 opinion that legalized abortion nationwide.
“The Constitution makes no reference to abortion and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision,” Alito wrote. He said the Roe was “egregiously wrong from the start” and that its reasoning was “exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences.”
Roberts did not want to completely overturn Roe v. Wade, meaning he would have dissented from part of the opinion, sources tell CNN, likely with the court’s three liberals.
The court has confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion, but stressed that it was not final and did not reflect the final position of any member of the court. In a statement, Roberts called the leak an “egregious breach” and a “betrayal of the confidences of the Court” and he launched an investigation into the source of the leak.
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — One person was killed and four others were critically wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon at a Presbyterian church in a suburban Southern California community where the majority of residents are seniors, officials said. A suspect was in custody.
The shooting was reported shortly before 1:30 p.m. at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the city of Laguna Woods, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said on Twitter.
A man died at the scene and a fifth injured person suffered minor injuries, officials said. All the victims were adults.
Deputies detained a suspect, an adult male, and recovered a weapon, officials said.
About 30 people witnessed the violence, said Carrie Braun, a sheriff’s spokesperson. The majority of those inside the church are believed to be of Taiwanese descent, Braun said.
Investigators were looking at many factors, including whether the bloodshed could be a hate crime and whether the gunman was known to the church community, Braun said.
The gunfire erupted during a lunch reception honoring a former pastor of a Taiwanese congregation that has services at Geneva, according to a statement from the Presbytery of Los Ranchos, a church administrative body.
“Please keep the leadership of the Taiwanese congregation and Geneva in your prayers as they care for the those traumatized by this shooting,” the presbytery’s Tom Cramer said in a statement on Facebook.
More details were expected from a sheriff’s department news conference scheduled for 5 p.m.
Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were responding to the scene. The FBI was also sending agents to the scene to assist the sheriff.
Laguna Woods was built as a senior living community and later became a city. More than 80% of residents in the city of 18,000 people about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Los Angeles are at least 65.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said on Twitter that he was closely monitoring the situation.
“No one should have to fear going to their place of worship. Our thoughts are with the victims, community, and all those impacted by this tragic event,” the tweet said.
The incident occurred in an area with a cluster of houses of worship, including Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist churches and a Jewish synagogue.
On its website, Geneva Presbyterian Church describes its mission as “to remember, tell, and live the way of Jesus by being just, kind, and humble.”
“All are welcome here. Really, we mean that! … Geneva aspires to be an inclusive congregation worshipping, learning, connecting, giving and serving together.”
The shooting came a day after an 18-year-old man shot and killed 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
“This is upsetting and disturbing news, especially less than a day after a mass shooting in Buffalo,” said U.S. Rep Katie Porter, whose district includes Laguna Woods. “This should not be our new normal. I will work hard to support the victims and their families.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/authorities-multiple-people-shot-at-california-church/ | 2022-05-15T23:51:34Z |
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC).
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Several organizations held reproductive, abortion rights rally in Kansas City following Supreme Court decision
KANSAS CITY, Mo (KCTV) --- Mill Creek Park was filled with a large crowd for several hours Friday as Kansas City organizations held a rally to protest the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.
The crowd chanted, “Your vote is your voice. Use your ballot to make your choice.”
“I’m heading to Washington D.C. in the morning,” Kelsey Walker said.
She attended the rally in Kansas City Friday before joining protests in D.C. on Saturday. Walker says she began speaking at rallies after she made a choice following her baby’s diagnosis at 17 weeks.
“She had the lethal version of brittle bones disease. All of the bones in her body were broken. Her ribs were breaking in on her heart and her lungs,” Walker said. “Her condition was threatening my life. My husband and I made the difficult decision at 18 weeks to have an abortion to save my life. At 18 weeks, a had a three-year-old son at home and a husband that needed me very much so alive.”
Many participants voiced outrage over swift action in Missouri to ban nearly all abortions as a “trigger law” took effect Friday.
“We want to step in and challenge that,” Jalisa Davis said. “It should be a woman’s right to choose especially in cases of rape and incest. We have all kinds of scenarios where it should be the woman’s right to choose. It’s her body.”
Several local leaders attended the rally including Kansas City, Mo Mayor Quinton Lucas and State Representative Patty Lewis.
“We are no longer able to make healthcare decisions for ourselves. I’m a nurse by background,” State Representative Patty Lewis, D-Kansas City said. “I think healthcare decisions are personal and private decisions.”
“Fifty years ago, when I was a teenager of childbearing age, we all worked really hard to support Roe V. Wade. It’s heartbreaking,” Rose Eilts said. “This can’t stand. We can’t go back 50 years. Which right is going to go next?”
Rally participants who live in Kansas said they plan to vote “no” on August 2nd on a ballot initiative that decides whether to approve an amendment to the state constitution that would clear the way for state law makers to approve an abortion ban.
“Right now, for me, that is where all my attention and money will be going is to really try and get out the vote on the Kansas side,” Coleen Voeks said. “So at least our Kansas City, Missouri folks have an option.”
The rally started at 5 p.m. and lasted until about 8:30 p.m. Several protesters then marched through the streets near the Plaza following the rally.
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DeSantis, other candidates make last stands for votes
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in Sarasota on Sunday to tout his administration’s commitment to education. DeSantis and other candidates campaigned for last minute votes ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
The Florida governor, who many consider a potential GOP presidential front-runner, used the opportunity at the Sahib Shrine Event Center in Sarasota to talk about school board races which are non-partisan. Protesters and supporters both had a lot to say to ABC7 on DeSantis’ comments on local school board races.
DeSantis touted his administration’s dedication to education and fighting the teaching of critical race theory in Florida schools. He also lauded that he was keeping Florida students inside schools when other schools in states like New York and California kept students locked out during COVID.
Denouncing leftism and Marxism, DeSantis said going forward, his goals were to keep those individuals out of Florida schools.
“We are going to make sure and look, I have a 5-year-old, 4-year-old and 2-year-old at home my wife and I are looking at and raising,” DeSantis said, before lauding his wife’s accomplishment as a mental health advocate in schools.
The governor also spoke in Doral, Fla.
Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist are both making the rounds. The Democratic candidates are hoping to face off against DeSantis in the general election in November. Crist will set up shop in St. Pete and current Agriculture Commissioner Fried will have her election night headquarters set up in Miami. Over the weekend, Fried made stops in Fort Lauderdale and Monday made a speech in Tampa. Crist will also make an appearance in Tampa Bay.
I just held a press conference in Tampa, in front of @AndrewWarrenFL’s rightful office, to remind voters why this election is so important: DeSantis is a danger to democracy.
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Four people charged in drug smuggling conspiracy
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - Four people were accused of smuggling drugs into the Choctaw County Jail, and two of them were already inmates at the jail.
According to court documents from the State of Oklahoma, inmates Johnathan Dakota “BOLO” Hinsley and William Devaughn Smith were recorded on the Jail CTC phones conspiring to smuggle drugs into the jail.
Court documents state, Smith, was recorded making several phone calls, where he told Hagen Montana Ryan to purchase lotion, drive to a location in Hugo, and find a vehicle belonging to Fredrick “Ricco” D’Mone Allen, to purchase marijuana to smuggle into the jail.
Hinsley also spoke with Ryan and gave him permission to drive his vehicle for the purpose of obtaining the lotion and marijuana, according to the documents.
On August 2, 2022 jailers were inspecting a lotion bottle that was marked to give to inmate Smith, that had been delivered by Amber Jordan, and discovered 3 grams of marijuana and 8 grams of methamphetamine submerged inside the bottle of lotion, according to court documents. A pack of cigarettes marked to give to inmate Hinsley were also delivered by Jordan.
All face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Pre-orders begin August 15 featuring World of Outlaws legend Sammy Swindell; base game and Gold Edition available
CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World of Outlaws returns to console gaming for the first time in over a decade on September 27, as World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing hits the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The official game of "The Greatest Show on Dirt" features six different dirt series, from the premier World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Cars and CASE Construction Equipment Late Models to four DIRTcar classes, and more than 40 tracks, including Eldora Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, and Volusia Speedway Park. Pre-orders open on August 15 at worldofoutlawsgame.com, with three-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Sammy Swindell included as a special bonus for pre-orders only.
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing is the latest dirt racing-themed title from developer Monster Games, but its first since being acquired by iRacing in late 2021. The new title takes the established Monster Games platform to a new level, with the addition of car and track models, sounds, and multiplayer technology from iRacing to elevate the authenticity and gameplay experience. All-new physics, also tuned by iRacing, and a retooled, more competitive AI add to the challenge, with real-world driver feedback held at a premium throughout the development process.
"We're thrilled to bring World of Outlaws back to console gaming with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing," said Monster Games founder and general manager Rich Garcia. "With the addition of iRacing resources to the established Monster platform, as well as the support of World of Outlaws, this is the most realistic, challenging, and most importantly, fun dirt racing experience ever seen on the PlayStation or Xbox. We can't wait for dirt racing fans to go wheel-to-wheel at Eldora, Knoxville, and more this fall!"
"Many of our fans have been asking for a World of Outlaws console game, and now through our partnership with iRacing we're able to deliver," World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter said. "Whether it's PlayStation or Xbox, fans can race against World of Outlaws drivers in the most realistic game available. The team at iRacing and Monster Games has really developed an authentic option to see what it's like to race on dirt against the best in the business."
For those looking to chart a unique course through the world of dirt racing, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing is infinitely customizable, with no shortage of fun to be had for players of all backgrounds. The all-new Career Mode structure sees drivers start as a local rookie, working hard to upgrade their equipment and become more competitive as they look to advance to the national World of Outlaws tours. Drivers can race any vehicle available to them in Career Mode at any time, and with an all-new Car Creator that includes more layers and shapes, can bring just about any design imaginable to the track.
No matter your dirt racing car or track preference, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing has you covered. Sprint car racers can do battle in the 305, 360, and World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car divisions, while World of Outlaws Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, and Street Stocks are available for those who prefer fenders. Alongside the 13 licensed tracks that will appear in the game, the remaining tracks pay homage to the soul of dirt racing in America with various lengths, layouts, and locales.
Three-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series champion Brad Sweet and 2015 CASE Late Model Series champion Shane Clanton adorn the cover, and the duo headlines a list of real-world drivers who are both playable in single-player modes and appear as opponents in Career Mode. Those who pre-order World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing will also unlock Sammy Swindell, winner of three World of Outlaws Sprint Car championships and nearly 400 Sprint Car Features in his illustrious career.
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing will retail for $49.99, while the Gold Edition will be available for $69.99. The Gold Edition features all additional downloadable content for the remainder of calendar year 2022, a $35 value; 2022 DLC items will include Limaland Motorsports Park, Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, and Lucas Oil Speedway, as well as two additional DIRTcar classes, UMP Modifieds and Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds. For those who purchase the base game, a Season Pass for downloadable content will be available for $29.99.
For more information about World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing and to pre-order the game starting on August 15, visit worldofoutlawsgame.com. For more information about the World of Outlaws, visit worldofoutlaws.com. For more information about iRacing and for special offers, visit iRacing.com.
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Consumers can fill up at designated fueling pumps across the US to help kids in their community
HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by the success of its first year, Shell Oil Products US ("Shell") is proud to announce the return of The Giving Pump initiative, benefiting non-profits across the nation. Starting today and running through Oct. 31, a portion of the purchases made by consumers who use the designated pump at select Shell stations will support local children's charities. For the second year, The Giving Pump can be found across 48 states as part of Shell's Force For Good initiative to give back and drive positive change in local communities.
The Giving Pump will be specially marked at participating stations with colorful signage to inspire consumers to fuel up and support a range of children's focused nonprofits, including children's hospitals, schools, literacy programs, youth-based food pantries and more. The number of Shell stations has more than doubled from last year with more than 6,500 Shell stations across the US participating in this three-month Giving Pump initiative. To find a participating station near you, visit shell.us/givingpump.
"We are thrilled to bring back The Giving Pump to make an even bigger impact this year and give customers the chance to support local charities across the country," said Shannon Bryan, Manager of Brand and Communications for Shell Retail US. "We encourage our customers to pay it forward at the pump and choose The Giving Pump on their next fill up or road trip pit stop to help us fuel the future of local communities."
The Giving Pump is supporting 527 local charities across the US including Boys & Girls Clubs, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Make a Wish Foundation, Autism Speaks and more.
In 2021, Shell wholesalers and retailers donated over $1.5 million, supporting over 400 children's charities through The Giving Pump. In the US, the designated giving pumps were used 7.2 million times and pumped 72 million gallons of gas.
Visit shell.us/givingpump to find additional program details, participating sites and content on local charity partners, and follow @ShellStationsUS to keep up with the latest news.
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Global retail sales growth (excluding foreign currency impact) of 1.5%
U.S. same store sales decline of 2.9%
International same store sales decline (excluding foreign currency impact) of 2.2%
Global net store growth of 233
Diluted EPS down 7.8% to $2.82
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, announced results for the second quarter of 2022. Global retail sales, excluding the negative impact of foreign currency, grew 1.5% in the second quarter of 2022. Without adjusting for the impact of foreign currency, global retail sales declined 3.0% in the second quarter of 2022.
U.S. same store sales declined 2.9% and international same store sales (excluding foreign currency impact) declined 2.2% during the second quarter of 2022. The decline in international same store sales (excluding foreign currency impact) was driven in part by a value added tax holiday in the United Kingdom in the second quarter of 2021 that did not recur in the second quarter of 2022. The Company had second quarter global net store growth of 233 stores, comprised of 22 net U.S. store openings and 211 net international store openings.
Diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2022 was $2.82, a decrease of 7.8% from diluted EPS of $3.06 in the second quarter of 2021. Diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2021 was negatively impacted by expenses associated with the Company's April 2021 recapitalization transaction (the "2021 Recapitalization"). Diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2022 decreased 9.6% from diluted EPS, as adjusted, of $3.12 in the second quarter of 2021. Refer to the Financial Results Comparability and the Comments on Regulation G sections below for additional information.
Subsequent to the end of the second quarter of 2022, on July 19, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $1.10 per share quarterly dividend on its outstanding common stock for shareholders of record as of September 15, 2022 to be paid on September 30, 2022.
"Our results for the quarter faced challenges consistent to those I outlined back in April. We continued to navigate a difficult labor market, especially for delivery drivers, in addition to inflationary pressures combined with COVID and stimulus-fueled sales comps from the prior two years in the U.S.," said Russell Weiner, Domino's Chief Executive Officer. "However, the strength of our franchisees and team members, along with the strategies we are putting into place, make me confident we are on a path to overcome these short-term obstacles and make the Domino's brand and business stronger than ever."
- Revenues increased $32.7 million, or 3.2%, in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021, due primarily to higher supply chain revenues attributable to increases in market basket pricing to stores, partially offset by lower supply chain volumes. The Company's market basket pricing to stores increased 15.2% during the second quarter of 2022 over the second quarter of 2021. The increase in revenues was partially offset by lower U.S. stores and international franchise revenues. The decline in U.S. stores revenue was driven by a 0.6% decline in U.S. retail sales. Although international franchise retail sales (excluding foreign currency impact) increased 3.7%, the resulting increase in international franchise revenues was more than offset by the negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates of approximately $5.9 million.
- Income from Operations decreased $12.8 million, or 6.7%, in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to lower U.S. Company-owned store and supply chain gross margins. These decreases were partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses.
- Net Income decreased $14.1 million, or 12.1%, in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021. This decrease was driven by lower income from operations and a higher provision for income taxes, partially offset by lower net interest expense. Provision for income taxes increased $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 due to a higher effective tax rate. The effective tax rate increased to 23.2% during the second quarter of 2022 as compared to 19.6% in the second quarter of 2021, driven primarily by a 2.2 percentage point change in the impact of excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation, which are recorded as a reduction to the income tax provision, as well as lower foreign tax credits. Net interest expense decreased $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, primarily due to approximately $2.3 million of incremental interest expense recorded in the second quarter of 2021 as part of the 2021 Recapitalization (see the Financial Results Comparability section below), and was partially offset by higher net interest expense due to a higher average debt balance.
- Diluted EPS was $2.82 in the second quarter of 2022 versus $3.06 in the second quarter of 2021, representing a $0.24, or 7.8%, decrease from the prior year quarter. Diluted EPS was $2.82 in the second quarter of 2022 versus diluted EPS, as adjusted of $3.12 in the second quarter of 2021, representing a $0.30, or 9.6%, decrease from the prior year quarter. The decrease in diluted EPS was driven by lower net income in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the prior year quarter, and was partially offset by a lower weighted average diluted share count, resulting from the Company's share repurchases during the trailing four quarters. Refer to the Financial Results Comparability and the Comments on Regulation G sections below for additional information.
The tables below outline certain statistical measures utilized by the Company to analyze its performance (unaudited). Refer to Comments on Regulation G below for additional details.
Financial results for the Company can be significantly affected by changes in its capital structure, its effective tax rate, adoption of new accounting pronouncements, store portfolio changes, calendar timing and other factors. The Company's recapitalization transactions have historically resulted in higher net interest expense due primarily to higher net debt levels, as well as the amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the repayment of certain of the Company's notes. Additionally, repurchases and retirements of shares of the Company's common stock pursuant to its share repurchase programs have historically reduced its weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
In addition to the above factors impacting comparability, the table below presents certain items related to the Company's 2021 Recapitalization that affect comparability between the Company's 2022 and 2021 financial results (unaudited). Management believes that including such information is critical to an understanding of the Company's financial results for the second quarter of 2022 and two fiscal quarters of 2022 as compared to the same periods in 2021. Refer to the Comments on Regulation G section below for additional details.
Based on actual results to date for the two fiscal quarters of 2022 and the Company's outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2022, the Company has provided the following updates related to its fiscal 2022 guidance provided on April 28, 2022 for the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues and for food basket pricing. The Company reaffirmed its previous fiscal 2022 guidance for general and administrative expenses and capital expenditures.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased and retired 148,248 shares of common stock for a total of $50.0 million. As of June 19, 2022, the Company had a total remaining authorized amount for share repurchases of $606.4 million.
As of June 19, 2022, the Company had approximately:
- $114.4 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents;
- $5.05 billion in total debt; and
- $155.8 million of available borrowing capacity under its 2021 variable funding notes, net of letters of credit issued of $44.2 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $153.4 million during the two fiscal quarters of 2022. The Company invested $32.7 million in capital expenditures during the two fiscal quarters of 2022. Free cash flow, as reconciled below to net cash provided by operating activities, as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), was approximately $120.8 million during the two fiscal quarters of 2022 (refer to Comments on Regulation G below for additional details).
In addition to the GAAP financial measures set forth in this press release, the Company has included non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G, including diluted EPS, as adjusted and free cash flow metrics. The Company has also included metrics such as global retail sales, global retail sales growth, global retail sales growth, excluding foreign currency impact and same store sales growth, which are commonly used statistical measures in the quick-service restaurant industry that are important to understanding Company performance.
The Company uses "Global retail sales" to refer to total worldwide retail sales at Company-owned and franchise stores. The Company believes global retail sales information is useful in analyzing revenues because franchisees pay royalties and advertising fees that are based on a percentage of franchise retail sales. The Company reviews comparable industry global retail sales information to assess business trends and to track the growth of the Domino's Pizza brand. In addition, supply chain revenues are directly impacted by changes in franchise retail sales. Retail sales for franchise stores are reported to the Company by its franchisees and are not included in Company revenues. "Global retail sales growth" is calculated as the change of U.S. Dollar global retail sales against the comparable period of the prior year. "Global retail sales growth, excluding foreign currency impact" is calculated as the change of international local currency global retail sales against the comparable period of the prior year.
The Company uses "Same store sales growth," which is calculated by including only sales from stores that also had sales in the comparable weeks of both years. International same store sales growth is calculated similarly to U.S. same store sales growth. Changes in international same store sales are reported excluding foreign currency impacts, which reflect changes in international local currency sales.
The Company uses "Diluted EPS, as adjusted," which is calculated as reported diluted EPS, adjusted for the items that affect comparability to the prior year periods. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is diluted EPS. The Company believes that the diluted EPS, as adjusted, measure is important and useful to investors and other interested persons and that such persons benefit from having a consistent basis for comparison between reporting periods. The Company uses diluted EPS, as adjusted, internally to evaluate operating performance, to evaluate itself against its peers and in long-range planning. Additionally, the Company believes that analysts covering the Company's stock performance generally eliminate these items affecting comparability when preparing their financial models, when determining their published EPS estimates and when benchmarking the Company against its competitors.
The Company uses "Free cash flow," which is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures, both as reported under GAAP. The Company believes that the free cash flow measure is important to investors and other interested persons, and that such persons benefit from having a measure which communicates how much cash flow is available for working capital needs or to be used for repurchasing debt, making acquisitions, repurchasing common stock or paying dividends.
The Company will file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q today. As previously announced, Domino's Pizza, Inc. will hold a conference call today at 10 a.m. (Eastern) to review its second quarter 2022 financial results. The webcast is available at ir.dominos.com and will be archived for one year.
Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 19,200 stores in over 90 markets. Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $17.8 billion in 2021, with over $8.6 billion in the U.S. and over $9.1 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2022, Domino's had global retail sales of over $4.0 billion, with over $2.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $2.0 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino's stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2022. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino's achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2021 from digital channels. In the U.S., Domino's generated more than 75% of U.S. retail sales in 2021 via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and more. In 2019, Domino's announced a partnership with Nuro to further its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In mid-2020, Domino's launched a new way to order contactless carryout nationwide – via Domino's Carside Delivery®, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.
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This press release contains various forward-looking statements about the Company within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") that are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. The following cautionary statements are being made pursuant to the provisions of the Act and with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Act. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "should," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "approximately," "potential," "outlook" and similar terms and phrases that concern our strategy, plans or intentions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements address various matters including information concerning future results of operations and business strategy, our anticipated profitability, estimates in same store sales growth, the growth of our U.S. and international business, our ability to service our indebtedness, our future cash flows, our operating performance, trends in our business and other descriptions of future events reflect the Company's expectations based upon currently available information and data. While we believe these expectations and projections are based on reasonable assumptions, such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to: our substantial increased indebtedness as a result of our recapitalization transactions and our ability to incur additional indebtedness or refinance or renegotiate key terms of that indebtedness in the future; the impact a downgrade in our credit rating may have on our business, financial condition and results of operations; our future financial performance and our ability to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness; our ability to manage difficulties associated with or related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of COVID-19 and related regulations and policies on our business and supply chain, including impacts on the availability of labor; labor shortages or changes in operating expenses resulting from changes in prices of food (particularly cheese), fuel and other commodity costs, labor, utilities, insurance, employee benefits and other operating costs; the effectiveness of our advertising, operations and promotional initiatives; shortages, interruptions or disruptions in the supply or delivery of fresh food products and store equipment; the strength of our brand, including our ability to compete in the U.S. and internationally in our intensely competitive industry, including the food service and food delivery markets; the impact of social media and other consumer-oriented technologies on our business, brand and reputation; the impact of new or improved technologies and alternative methods of delivery on consumer behavior; new product, digital ordering and concept developments by us, and other food-industry competitors; our ability to maintain good relationships with and attract new franchisees, and franchisees' ability to successfully manage their operations without negatively impacting our royalty payments and fees or our brand's reputation; our ability to successfully implement cost-saving strategies; our ability and that of our franchisees to successfully operate in the current and future credit environment; changes in the level of consumer spending given general economic conditions, including interest rates, energy prices and consumer confidence; our ability and that of our franchisees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation; the impact that widespread illness, health epidemics or general health concerns, severe weather conditions and natural disasters may have on our business and the economies of the countries where we operate; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in income tax rates; our ability to retain or replace our executive officers and other key members of management and our ability to adequately staff our stores and supply chain centers with qualified personnel; our ability to find and/or retain suitable real estate for our stores and supply chain centers; changes in government legislation and regulations, including changes in laws and regulations regarding information privacy, payment methods and consumer protection and social media; adverse legal judgments or settlements; food-borne illness or contamination of products or food tampering; data breaches, power loss, technological failures, user error or other cyber risks threatening us or our franchisees; the impact that environmental, social and governance matters may have on our business and reputation; the effect of war, terrorism, catastrophic events or climate change; our ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares; changes in consumer tastes, spending and traffic patterns and demographic trends; actions by activist investors; changes in accounting policies; and adequacy of our insurance coverage. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and should be evaluated with an understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Except as required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or other applicable law, we will not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this press release or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.
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Surgeon: Johnny Depp’s severed finger story has flaws
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A hand surgeon testified Monday that Johnny Depp could not have lost the tip of his middle finger the way he told jurors it happened in his civil lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
The finger injury, which occurred in a March 2015 fight in Australia between Depp and Heard, has been one of several key points of dispute in the lawsuit. Depp says he was injured when Heard threw a vodka bottle at him. Heard has said she never saw specifically how it happened, but that it occurred on a night when an enraged Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers say he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name.
Depp has denied he ever struck Heard, and says she was the abuser in the relationship. Heard has testified about more than a dozen separate instances of physical abuse she says she suffered at Depp’s hands.
In testimony Monday, surgeon Richard Moore testified about the severed finger as jurors saw gruesome photos of the injury. He said that Depp described that his palm was down on a bar when it was struck by the bottle.
Moore, who did not treat Depp, testified that Depp’s description is unlikely, in large part because his fingernail remained intact. Moore said the fingernail was exposed, as Depp described the placement of his hand, and would have been damaged. Moore also said there would have been other cuts on the rest of his hand from the glass that shattered on impact.
While Depp told the jury that Heard severed the finger by throwing a vodka bottle, at the time of the accident he told people and sent text messages saying he’d done it to himself. At one point he said the finger had been pinched between solid accordion doors.
Depp now says he lied to protect Heard. Moore testified that getting the finger pinched in accordion doors would be consistent with the injury.
The trial is now in its sixth week. Monday’s testimony was relatively mundane in a trial that has provided an ugly glimpse into the couple’s toxic relationship. There had been an expectation that Heard’s lawyers were going to call Depp to the stand Monday, but that did not occur.
Jurors had already heard from both Depp and Heard extensively — each was on the stand for four days, undergoing grueling cross-examinations.
Also Monday, a psychiatrist testified that Depp’s behavior fits the pattern of a person whose drug and alcohol abuse contributes to domestic violence.
Depp’s lawyer questioned the ethics and credibility of the psychiatrist’s opinions, given that he never conducted an examination of Depp.
The trial has drawn increasing public attention over its length. People camped out overnight and squabbled over places in line as they sought to get one of the 100 seats in the courtroom allocated to the public. During a morning break, one woman professed her love for Depp and asked when he was going to acknowledge that he was the father of the baby she was holding in her arms.
She was removed from the courtroom.
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Lauren Pearl is giving new meaning to the term high-flying soprano.
Sure, her latest venture calls for her to sing up to a high C, but plenty of operatic heroines have to do that. What’s different in Pearl’s case is that she will be singing while scaling a 60-foot brick wall.
Pearl is performing the role of Louise in “Gould’s Wall,” a work that is receiving its world premiere at Toronto’s adventuresome Tapestry Opera beginning Aug. 4.
The opera is the brainchild of composer Brian Current, who regularly passes the wall on his way to work with students at the Glenn Gould School, which is housed in Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music. The brick facade is a remnant of a building that dates back to 1881, and it was preserved when the conservatory got a new, modern facility.
“That vertical space was just crying out for something to happen,” Current said. “With singers climbing on the walls, and the audience in the atrium looking up.”
He enlisted Liza Balkan, a performer, director and writer, who created a libretto that, as she said, tells “the story of a young artist, a woman, climbing the wall as a journey toward finding her own voice, the readiness to fly and soar.”
Along the way she encounters numerous characters who are harnessed to windows on the wall. Singing from below is Gould himself — the legendary pianist known for perfectionism who remains one of Canada’s most revered classical music figures nearly 40 years after his death.
“He is a presence in the building always,” Balkan said, and in the opera “he is there to support and also interrogate” the artist on her journey.
To play Louise, the company engaged Pearl, who was not a climber but had been training as an aerialist after, as she explained, “I fell in love with a circus performer.”
“I felt the story was very resonant and uplifting and inspiring,” Pearl said. “I thought immediately, I want to do that. But yeah, it’s daunting. It’s a high space.”
She has been practicing on the wall with the help of DangerBoy, a company whose website says it specializes in “stunts, rigging and special effects.” For the performances, Pearl will be securely fastened to a harness with a carabiner for extra protection.
Pearl said she found that singing while suspended from ropes and scaling a wall requires some adjustment in her vocal technique. ”There needs to be a line of energy through my entire body,” she said. “A greater awareness of tension and support.”
Current’s score, which runs about an hour, will be played by an orchestra consisting of five pianos along with an ensemble of brass, winds, strings and percussion.
The audience of just over 100 will be divided into sections, with prime seating on the atrium floor in reclining chairs angled to provide an easy view of the ascent.
“We thought at first of having people lie on mats,” Current said. “But our audience is largely people who aren’t 20.”
Other spectators will be on a balcony of the new building across from the wall. “Then you’re almost at the same level of the singers and also looking down and you can see the orchestra down below,” Current said.
Tom Comet, head rigger for DangerBoy, said the technical aspect of supporting Pearl’s climb is “pretty simple stuff. We’re pulling on a rope, we’re pulling some ropes through some pulleys, we’re redirecting that line.
“That said,” Comet added, “anytime we have human life in our hands … we need to be 100,000% sure that everything’s going to work as we anticipate.
“For me,” Comet said, “the coolest thing is that Lauren is actually belting out opera fearlessly while she’s suspended in the air, 40-50 feet up. It’s gonna be pretty incredible to experience.”
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Mike Silverman writes frequently about opera for The AP. He can be reached at mkslvrmn@gmail.com. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/new-opera-has-soprano-scaling-the-heights-literally/ | 2022-07-29T02:39:09Z |
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