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Woman, 88, befriends young man who she says saved her life
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) – Barbara Kimbro, 88, met a new friend by happenstance while putting gas in her car.
She was on her way home from visiting a friend when she noticed her tank was nearly empty and pulled into the next service station she saw.
After not getting a receipt at the pump, she decided to make a quick trip inside without her walker.
Kimbro told WTVM she lost her balance and almost fell to the ground. But as she met a curb, she also met a new friend.
To her surprise, 27-year-old JaQuan Sanks came to Kimbro’s rescue, catching her before she hit the ground.
“He literally saved my life,” Kimbro said. “I just felt like it was a God moment because he couldn’t have waited another second; if he had I was on the way down.”
Sanks was holding the door open for Kimbro and happened to be in the right place at the right time.
“I didn’t think; I just reacted,” Sanks said. “My attention span towards an older person is alert when I see one period. My attention was already on Ms. Barbara.”
Kimbro bought Sanks a full tank of gas but said she knows that’s not nearly enough to thank him for saving her life.
“I didn’t grab her for the publicity or the attention we’re getting,” Sanks said. “Luckily, the person I caught in my arms, Mrs. Barbara, has a personality out of this world; it deserves to be seen.”
Despite having met a few days ago, Sanks said meeting Kimbro has changed his life.
“I’m just appreciative of just being able to be a part of her life and her being a part of mine because my life has definitely changed within a day,” Sanks said.
“I love this man; he’s just great; he’s my new son,” Kimbro said.
Sanks gifted his new “mom” a bouquet of flowers and a matching shirt for the both of them to wear.
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StoneCastle Cash Management, LLC ("StoneCastle") has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology by American Banker. This annual award is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. Companies on the list operate in and serve companies and consumers in a wide range of financial services including banking and mortgages, insurance, payments, and financial advisory.
"The caliber of the 50 firms on the list is impressive, so to take the seventh spot our first time selected is pretty special," said Dan Farrell, CEO of StoneCastle Cash Management. "Having great tech to connect banks with depositors is what gets us noticed. Having an incredible team that connects us to our clients and each other is what gets us on this well-regarded list."
"The fintech community continues to grow and provide job opportunities for data scientists, developers, managers and creative thinkers," said Penny Crosman, executive editor, technology at American Banker. "Best Places to Work in Financial Technology offers a look at fintechs that lead the pack in areas like human resources policies, perks and culture, which can help people understand which companies might be a fit for them."
Companies on the list provide technology products, services, or solutions that enable the delivery of financial services. Companies must also have been in business for at least one full year and employ at least 15 people in the U.S.
About StoneCastle Cash Management, LLC
StoneCastle Cash Management, LLC, provides deposit and liquidity solutions to banks and many of the world's most recognized brands, including Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities, family offices, endowments and foundations, high net worth individuals, and public funds. With more than 900 network banks and approximately $21 billion in its deposit programs, StoneCastle continues to be a proven and valued partner to its clients since 2009.
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Upgrade Helps Enable Efficient 4K/HDR Video Checking at Broadcast Stations, Video Production Sites and Other On-Location Workplaces
MELVILLE, N.Y., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced a free firmware update and a paid upgrade for its DP-V1830 professional 4K/HDR reference display. These upgrades provide additional and expanded functions that may help realize improved workflow efficiency for 4K/HDR (high dynamic range) video checking.
Canon's DP-V1830 18-inch 4K/HDR professional reference display realizes improved expression of blacks when compared to previous versions, as well as a wider color gamut and angle of view. The new firmware update (free) and upgrade (paid) will expand the capabilities of such functions as waveform monitoring for visual signal confirmation and chromaticity diagram, while also adding new functions including multi-screen-display functions and input/output signal switch-out. By adding functions that enable easier checking of video to the high-image-quality 4K video provided by the DP-V1830, this upgrade may help improve production quality and workflow efficiency in a wide range of work settings such as broadcast vans, sub-control rooms at broadcast stations and even on-location sets for film and television recording.
Thanks to newly added functions including a waveform monitor parade mode for checking YRGB signal levels simultaneously and a chromaticity diagram that displays color information for each pixel, users can visually confirm such information as signal level color balance and whether overall video is within the estimated color gamut, all at a glance. In addition, the firmware update adds new display functions including Mixed Display of SDI/HDMI that allows viewing of video from SDI and HDMI input terminals at the same time, Individual Image Quality Setting for two or four split-screen viewing and Multi Information View that enables viewing of waveform monitor, chromaticity diagram and other information on-screen without overlapping. With this additional functionality, users can do away with dedicated equipment like signal transformers or separate displays, thus contributing to more compact setups and more efficient production workflows.
Canon can also provide an additional switch-out function (paid upgrade) that activates the MULTIFUNC.SDI OUT terminal located on the rear of the reference display. This makes possible the selection of the desired 4K/60P video input (for up to four total) connected to the display's SDI input terminal for output from the MULTIFUNC.SDI OUT terminal. With this capability, users in such narrow environments such as sub-control rooms or broadcast vans can output from the DP-V1830 to measuring instruments or other displays without the need for a dedicated switching device.
Canon will showcase its latest digital imaging solutions and products, including the free firmware update and a paid upgrade for its DP-V1830, at the NAB Show 2022 (Booth #C4432) in Las Vegas, April 24th-27th. For more information about Canon's presence at the show, please visit usa.canon.com.
The free firmware update and paid upgrade will be available in early July 2022.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
† Number of patents for 2021 are based on figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Figures for 2005 to 2020 are based on information issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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STOCKHOLM, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period June 7 - June 10, 2022 AB Electrolux (LEI code 549300Y3HHZB1ZGFPJ93) has repurchased in total 500,000 own series B shares (ISIN: SE0016589188) as part of the buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to optimize the company's capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 8,000,000 series B shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,250 million, which AB Electrolux announced on April 29, 2022. The buyback program, which runs between May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). The objective of the share buybacks is to optimize the company's capital structure and the intention is to reduce Electrolux share capital through subsequent share cancellations.
Series B shares in AB Electrolux have been repurchased (in SEK) as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on behalf of AB Electrolux. Following the above acquisitions, AB Electrolux holding of own shares as of June 10, 2022 amounts to 7,399,989 series B shares. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 283,077,393.
A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
CONTACT:
For further information, please contact:
Sophie Arnius, Head of Investor Relations, +46 70 590 80 72
Rupini Bergström, Electrolux Press Hotline, +46 8 657 65 07
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2021 Electrolux had sales of SEK 126 billion and employed 52,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com
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Firebrand Ventures leads latest round as KCRise Fund and others invest; Proceeds will drive growth and expansion, including hiring
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realto Inc., operator of the first fully-automated, web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, successfully closed its latest venture round of $4.5 million, bringing the total proceeds raised to date to $8 million.
The round was led by Firebrand Ventures with investments from KCRise Fund and other key contributors. The previous $3.5 million round, which closed in December 2020, was led by Gary Fish and JE Dunn.
"We're excited to welcome these important investors as we continue to expand our robust trading capabilities across the universe of alternative products," said Realto CEO Brian King. "These proceeds will be used to fund growth and expansion, including the hiring of important personnel across the Realto organization."
"We are also pleased to announce that John Fein, Firebrand managing partner, joins the Realto board," he added.
"We are thrilled to lead this round in Realto," Mr. Fein said. "The team has deep experience building exchanges and facilitating commercial real estate transactions, and is targeting a huge addressable market of traditionally illiquid real estate and other alternative assets. The Realto platform is poised to unlock billions of dollars of value for their customers and we're very excited to support their growth."
"KCRise Fund is delighted to invest in Realto and its seasoned leaders," said Darcy Howe, the firm's Founder and Managing Director. "The team has an established history of successfully disrupting highly complex industries and we are excited to partner with them in scaling their private securities marketplace."
The latest investments cap a busy period at Realto as it seeks to provide all investors with the daily liquidity opportunities that didn't exist previously for secondary trading of real estate and other illiquid securities:
- In November, the company received broker-dealer approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, clearing the firm to launch.
- In December, Realto's proprietary trading platform went live with trades in Phillips Edison & Co. (PECO) Class B restricted shares.
- In January, Realto received U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clearance to operate an Alternative Trading System (ATS), allowing the firm to offer additional secondary trading opportunities via enhancements such as additional order types and two-sided quotes.
To trade with Realto, please contact President Jeff Kinney at Jeff.Kinney@realto.ai.
ABOUT REALTO
Based in Overland Park, Kan., Realto Securities, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Realto, Inc.) is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer that offers an innovative, customer-centric, and transparent market, dedicated to providing investors with the ability to trade traditionally illiquid real estate and alternative securities. For more information, please visit Realto and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
ABOUT FIREBRAND VENTURES
Firebrand is a seed stage venture capital firm that invests in authentic leaders located in emerging communities. We meet founders where they are by serving as a trusted partner in the startup journey. Firebrand has offices in Boulder, Austin, and Kansas City. Learn more at www.firebrandvc.com.
ABOUT KCRISE FUND
KCRise Fund is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early stage technology companies with a strategic connection to the Kansas City region. The firm manages over $70 million in investor capital and has invested in 37 companies with six exits to date, including BacklotCars, PayIt, and Spear Power Systems. Learn more at www.KCRiseFund.com.
Realto Media Contact:
Randy Williams
randy@eph2comms.com
+1.917.213.5980
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HONG KONG, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Asia Metaverse development solutions provider and officially appointed metaverse agency of The Sandbox, PANGU by Kenal ("PANGU"), today announced they will be launching the 'PANGU ECOLAND' NFT drop starting June 14th. NFT enthusiasts will be able to browse 30 high-quality assets from the PANGU ECOLAND experience that will be available exclusively on The Sandbox.
PANGU and broader reach
Aside from being the official Metaverse Agency of The Sandbox, PANGU provides Metaverse centric strategic planning, business development and marketing solutions, NFTs and trading, gaming and social experience creation. The company's reach also expands into environmental sustainability, social engagement, education, NGOs and charity through themed interactions and asset creation.
PANGU ECOLAND exclusive NFT drop
Today's announcement of the PANGU ECOLAND NFT drop taps into the company's stated belief in environmental sustainability and its environmental awareness themed eco-land in The Sandbox Metaverse. The PANGU ECOLAND will have its first NFT drop on June 14th with the 30 high quality assets from the PANGU ECOLAND experience available exclusively on The Sandbox.
PANGU will also be announcing more NFTs and further expansion of the PANGU ECOLAND experience for NFT collectors to look forward to in the near future.
About PANGU & the Kenal Group
PANGU by Kenal is the Web3.0/Metaverse agency branch of the Kenal Group, a comprehensive creative agency providing all-rounded marketing solutions since 2008.
PANGU by Kenal is the new branch, providing a one-stop solution into the Web3.0 and Metaverse platform. Growing at an exponential pace, PANGU has already been recognised as the Metaverse Agency of The Sandbox Game, offering services from planning, creating and crafting unique experience and digital assets for our clients.
More information can be found on the company's website:
http://www.pangukenal.com/
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Firms poised to drive value for investors through clear alignment and understanding of compensation and rewards
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PFA Solutions, a leading provider of specialized alternative investment technology solutions, announced today that twelve new asset managers have selected PFA's FirmView® software platform in the first half of 2022. FirmView will support management and reporting related to internal employee and partner carried interest allocations, vesting arrangements, and compensation programs.
In addition to current customers, new firms joining the platform include 137 Ventures and Eight Partners VC ("8VC") along with ten additional leading private equity and venture capital firms ranging in size between $1.5 billion to more than $80 billion in assets under management.
"Private capital leaders firmly believe that growth is optimized and differentiated when team members are empowered by rewards commensurate with their contributions and future deferred compensation analytics are clear and accessible," said PFA Solutions Co-founder and Managing Partner, Richard Change. "Along with rewarding employees for their business contributions, we have seen a surge in private capital firms seeking out digital solutions to improve the administration of carried interest and compensation plans and the associated reporting to employees. As the alternative investment industry has grown significantly, so has the advancement of their operations, including the compensation function and associated processes. We are excited to continue to be a trusted partner working with our existing client base and the new clients implementing FirmView."
"Our talent is at the heart of our performance," said Andrew Hansen from 137 Ventures. "Therefore, we selected the PFA FirmView platform as the solution to manage this highly sensitive data and produce comprehensive statements to our employees. Our goal is to provide best-in-class reporting to employees and partners and have at-your-finger-tips management analytics to align talent and value creation. We strive to manage this data in a secure method and provide optimal carried interest and compensation insights to all our team members."
Leading private capital firms are improving their internal operations and are actively seeking opportunities to transition from error-prone spreadsheets to online solutions, such as FirmView to manage their employee incentive programs. Many private capital firms have various complexities related to their incentive plans and changes over time due to new employee awards, promotions, and forfeitures of carried interest awards. As a significant portion of the workforce remains remote, private capital firms are seeking platforms and service providers to deliver push-button reporting and analytics directly to employees.
FirmView is a specialized platform that allows private capital firms to manage carried interest and standard compensation data in a single solution. The platform continues to evolve as new clients are onboarded to address the many variations across the industry relating to carried interest allocations and promotion and forfeiture scenarios, and various vesting arrangements. There is also a movement to aggregate profit sharing plans - such as carried interest - along with other compensation arrangement such as salaries, bonuses, benefits, and co-investments where employees invest their own personal capital into funds.
"While there are many unknown market factors related to inflation and a forecasted recession, we believe that the private capital market will continue to thrive long-term," said PFA Solutions VP of Product Strategy and Client Delivery, Ryan Burger. "While many firms will face headwinds, we are seeing a continued investment in talent, technology, and operational improvement across the alternative investment industry. We are honored to have a hand in providing a solution that directly impacts our clients' most valuable asset—their people. We are looking forward to working with this new set of clients along with our existing client base"
FirmView® is a comprehensive carried interest and compensation management platform supporting fund level, deal-by-deal, various types of vesting arrangements, employee capital co-investments, salary, bonuses, and other compensation arrangements. PFA Solutions is focused on a critical point of leverage for differentiated private capital success.
The powerful private equity compensation software delivers features to help manage the full life cycle of each allocation profile including:
- GP carry participant allocation changes and vesting
- Total compensation management and reporting
- Forecasting and distribution notice production
- Employee portal for data and document access
CONTACT: Chris Gale: Chris@GaleStrategies.com
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DALLAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising Phoenix Royalties (RPR) announces a natural gas acquisition from undisclosed sellers in the Barnett Shale, Johnson County, Texas. The wellsite operator is Fleur de Lis Energy, LLC (FDL).
"We love the Barnett Shale; it's been great to us over the years. We have been actively aggregating minerals here for over 15 years and see ourselves as an expert in the area. Our sellers felt comfortable with us and we shared our return profile to help them make an educated decision for their family," noted Jace Graham, RPR CEO and Founder.
"Rising Phoenix and my family have assembled one of the larger mineral positions in the core of the Barnett Shale and will continue to strategically add to this position for the foreseeable future," continued Graham. "We have a long history of working with owners to provide a quick, quality closing experience."
FDL, headquartered in Dallas, TX, with field operations in Wyoming and Texas, has an operational footprint in 3 major basins. Its diverse world-class asset portfolio deploys over $2.1 billion in capital.
RPR is known as the industry leading expert in the Barnett Shale. RPR and its affiliated companies are some of Tarrant County's largest mineral owners with 16,000 net royalty acres in Held By Production (HBP) units, the majority operated by Total Energy and XTO Energy (now ExxonMobil). XTO recently announced a sale of all their Barnett Shale assets to BKV Corp., Denver, CO.
"We are excited about the announcement of BKV taking out XTO Energy in the core of the Barnett. Ever since these guys purchased Devon's position in 2020, they have been actively permitting and drilling new wells every month. We can't wait to see a lot of our reserves come to life in the upcoming years. There is still a LOT of untapped natural gas waiting to be developed in our entire position," shared Graham.
Rising Phoenix Royalties offers free royalty interest evaluations. Contact our team today at 214-949-4928 or royalties@rising-phoenix.com.
Rising Phoenix Royalties, Dallas, TX, is a privately held mineral and royalty interest acquisition company built on four generations of oil and gas industry expertise. Since 2009, RPR has successfully identified, evaluated, acquired, and managed income producing properties of over $140 million in mineral and royalty assets in oil and gas basins nationwide. Learn more at www.risingphoenixroyalties.com
Rising Phoenix Royalties
214-949-4928
royalties@rising-phoenix.com
Join RPR on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Contact:
Zach Sodolak
Marketing Manager
Rising Phoenix Royalties
972-997-5350
zach@rising-phoenix.com
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Two Real-Life Aircrafts Communicate and Interact with Augmented Reality Tanker
MIAMI, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of Augmented Reality (AR) and synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce that it has successfully flown the first multi-aircraft, training flight against multiple Augmented Reality assets. With this successful flight test, Red 6 has ushered in a new frontier of combat training for the War Fighter. Connecting multiple live aircraft into one common Augmented Reality environment, outdoors, up in the sky, is a significant technical milestone. "We are thrilled that our thesis has been validated and this achievement is a major step forward towards the creation of an outdoor Military Metaverse in which all warfighters, across all domains can train together," said Daniel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Red 6.
Two Red 6 Test Pilots took off in Berkut 540's from California's Santa Monica Airport. Upon entering Red 6's Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operation Network (CARBON), over Ventura County, each pilot could see and interact with the same AR generated KC-46 Pegasus Tanker, from their respective aircraft. Red 1 conducted a training mission on the AR refueling Tanker while Red 2 was able to observe Red 1 and the AR Tanker in real time.
"Never has it been possible for multiple pilots to communicate simultaneously in AR like this. Today was a historic milestone for not just Red 6, but for the overall AR industry. One day this training will produce the most elite War Fighters in the world," stated Brandon Harris, F-22 and Red 6 Test Pilot.
The flights expand upon Red 6's world-first live dogfight against an AI-driven virtual aircraft two years ago. The flight showcased the groundbreaking display and control systems needed to bring AR into the real world, while simultaneously integrating tactical AI into the Red 6 system. "Red 6 continues to expand beyond what was previously thought possible. Synthetic training environments are going to grow exponentially in the future and Red 6 plans to be a huge part of that growth and success," concluded Robinson.
For more information or to speak with Daniel Robinson about the award please contact Christina Babbitt at Christina.Babbitt@red6ar.com
Red 6, founded in 2018, is the creator of Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) and Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operational Network (CARBON). Red 6's Systems are the first wide field-of-view, full color demonstrably proven outdoor augmented reality solution that works in dynamic outdoor environments. They allow Virtual and Constructive assets into the real-world by allowing pilots and ground operators to see synthetic threats in real-time, outdoors, and critically, in high-speed environments. By blending augmented reality and artificial intelligence and using both the indoor and outdoor space around us as a medium, Red 6 has redefined the limits of how the world will experience, share, and interact with its information.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Lightwave Logic, Inc. ("Lightwave" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LWLG). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Lightwave and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 2, 2022, Kerrisdale Capital published a report entitled "Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG): A High-Frequency Failure" (the "Kerrisdale Report"). The Kerrisdale Report alleged, among other things, that "[u]nderneath [the Company's] façade of accomplishment . . . is almost nothing of substance" and that "Lightwave hasn't ever come close to commercializing anything: in the 15 years since it's gone public, it has generated a total of about $6 thousand in revenues, which stands in stark contrast to the steady stream of promotional announcements celebrating overhyped prototype completions, product tests, and patents over that time." Kerrisdale also asserted that "[t]he most damning detail . . . about Lightwave's commercialization efforts is that no one knows how to consistently produce its proprietary polymer" and that "[t]he implication is that even the mediocre devices Lightwave says it has built and tested are one-off productions that can't be replicated systematically." On this news, Lightwave's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on June 2, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Upscale, Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with House-Crafted Menu to Debut in Castle Rock
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, opened its newest location in Castle Rock at 5715 Atrium Dr. Unit 110 (Next to Xfinity and near Panda Express). Capriotti's brings the Castle Rock community its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning along with other favorites like the made-from-scratch meatballs using premium, fresh ingredients.
Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches including The Bobbie, made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo, the Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw and the cheesesteak, made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese plus hot or sweet peppers. The Castle Rock Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will bring 20 new jobs to the Castle Rock community.
The new location is owned and operated by local entrepreneur, Jaime Beard. Beard first traveled to Utah in hopes of trying out Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, one visit, and she was instantly sold on the idea of owning a shop of her own. After opening her first location in Highlands Ranch last year, Beard thought it was the perfect time to expand her footprint in the community by opening a location in Castle Rock.
"Capriotti's has a unique menu and high-quality products that are difficult to find in this area, and after seeing a stellar response in Highlands Ranch we felt it was the perfect time to expand our network," said Jaime. "We cannot wait to establish ourselves in Castle Rock the same way we did in Highlands Ranch. We want this Capriotti's location to become a key part of the community."
Castle Rock Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant will also feature online ordering. Capriotti's in Castle Rock offers catering for any event from corporate events to birthday parties with items such as party trays with cold subs, box lunches or a hot homemade meatball bar.
Capriotti's is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheesesteaks and salads are available at more than 100 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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Reds, Guardians postponed by rain, teams will play Thursday
CLEVELAND (AP) — The series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians was postponed by rain and a wet forecast and will be made up Thursday with a matinee. The Reds and Guardians were both scheduled to be off, but will now play at 1:10 p.m. The teams are pushing their starters back one day, so Cincinnati’s Tyler Mahle will start against Cleveland’s Cal Quantrill. The Guardians have been postponed at Progressive Field by bad weather five times already this season, forcing them to play three doubleheaders. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/18/reds-guardians-postponed-by-rain-teams-will-play-thursday/ | 2022-05-19T01:11:38Z |
New press secretary hails barrier breakers who paved way
WASHINGTON (AP) — Karine Jean-Pierre held her first briefing as the new White House press secretary on Monday, crediting “barrier-breaking people” who came before her for making it possible for a Black, gay, immigrant woman like herself to rise to one of the most high-profile jobs in American government.
“I stand on their shoulders. If it were not for generations of barrier-breaking people before me, I would not be here,” Jean-Pierre said. “But I benefit from their sacrifices. I have learned from their excellence and I am forever grateful to them.”
President Joe Biden entrusted Jean-Pierre, 47, and the daughter of Haitian immigrants, with the responsibility of being his chief spokesperson earlier this month. Jen Psaki, who had held the job since the start of the administration, stepped down last Friday.
Jean-Pierre is the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve as White House press secretary. She had been the principal deputy press secretary and led the briefing on several occasions. She also held regular off-camera “gaggles” with the much smaller group of reporters who travel aboard Air Force One with the president.
Jean-Pierre takes over as the White House faces an uphill battle to help Democrats hold onto the House and Senate in November’s midterm elections, and as the administration struggles to address the public’s concerns about rising consumer prices and the state of the economy.
She also steps up as Biden faces a daunting array of foreign policy challenges, including Russia’s war against Ukraine and North Korea’s escalating nuclear testing program. Biden is set to visit South Korea and Japan later this week, followed by stops in Europe in June.
Jean-Pierre opened Monday’s briefing by sharing brief biographies of the 10 Black people who were killed Saturday during a racially motivated shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. She will accompany Biden when he visits the city on Tuesday.
“Representation does matter,” Jean-Pierre said as she credited Biden with building a diverse administration, starting with Kamala Harris as the first woman and person of Black and Indian descent to be elected vice president.
She sought to shift attention away from herself, saying the White House and the press briefing room belong to the American people and she works “for them.”
“It’s not about me. It’s about them,” she said, before pledging to continue to work to make sure the White House press team she now leads meets Biden’s expectations of providing the public with “truth, honesty and transparency.”
Jean-Pierre also spoke Monday of her “tremendous respect” for the work of the journalists seated in the briefing room and waiting to pepper her with questions.
“The press plays a vital role in our democracy and we need a strong and independent press now more than ever,” she said. “We might not see eye to eye here in this room all the time, which is OK. That give and take is so incredibly healthy and it’s a part of our democracy and I look forward to engaging with all of you on that.”
Psaki weighed in from the sidelines.
“Proud to know you @PressSec,” using Jean-Pierre’s new Twitter handle. “Representation matters. Great job on day one. Rooting for you from home.”
Jean-Pierre worked on Biden’s presidential campaign before following him to the White House. Before the campaign, she was the chief public affairs officer of the progressive group MoveOn and a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC. She also worked on political affairs in President Barack Obama’s White House and on his reelection campaign, as well as numerous other Democratic political campaigns.
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MIAMI, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Plastic Surgery today announced Dr. S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS, is named president of the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS) effective immediately. Dr. Earle is an Ivy League-educated plastic surgeon, double board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a pioneer in safe Ultrasound Guided Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery (BBL) and has been an active member of WAGS since 2019.
"We chose Dr. Earle as the new president of WAGS because of his innovative practice, commitment to excellence and focus on safety," says Dr. Gabriel H. Patino, chief executive officer of WAGS. "We look forward to his leadership as we continue our commitment to education and performing safe gluteal procedures across the globe."
Dr. Earle is recognized for his skills and the additional safety measures he has in place for patients – from the use of technology to his operating room and staff. He has vast experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery specializing in procedures of the body, including breast surgery, abdominoplasty, gluteal augmentation (BBL) with fat transfer and liposuction. He is the creator of Smart Aesthetics™ and the SoBeBL™.
"It is an honor to be the new president of WAGS and to build on the tremendous strides of the association in advancing the safety of all gluteal procedures, especially the Brazilian Butt Lift," says Dr. Earle. "Many believe the Brazilian Butt Lift is dangerous, and we know with the proper education, experience, safety measures and technology, it doesn't have to be unsafe."
Dr. Earle has a B.A. from Princeton University, a Doctor of Medicine from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and completed his general residency at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital where he also completed two years of research funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH). His plastic and reconstructive surgery residency was completed at Duke University.
He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Learn more about the Ultrasound Guided Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL):
https://www.pureplasticsurgery.com/blog/ultrasound-guided-brazilian-butt-lift-the-new-standard-for-safe-bbl-surgeries-in-florida/
About Pure Plastic Surgery
Pure Plastic Surgery is an innovative plastic surgery practice in Miami dedicated to reaching patient goals with a focus on safety. The dedicated surgeons are skilled in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the face and body, and they are pioneers in Ultrasound Guided Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. Pure is the home of Smart Aesthetics™ and the SoBeBL™.
It is a family-run business, owned by Dr. S. Alexander Earle, MD, FACS and operated by his wife, Mikele Aboitiz. www.pureplasticsurgery.com
About the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS)
The World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS) was founded by a group of top-rated plastic and cosmetic surgeons who are committed to performing gluteal procedures in the safest manner possible. www.glutealsurgeons.org
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Heat-76ers Eastern Conference semifinals preview capsule
By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer
The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers meet in a second-round playoff series that may have turned before it even started. The 76ers announced Friday that Joel Embiid has a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion, making his availability unknown. He was hurt when he was hit in the face by a driving Pascal Siakam late in Philadelphia’s victory over Toronto in Game 6 to wrap up that series. Missing the NBA’s leading scorer will make it even tougher for the Sixers to crack the tough Miami defense that limited them to just 100 points per game in the four regular-season meetings, | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/01/heat-76ers-eastern-conference-semifinals-preview-capsule/ | 2022-05-01T20:49:18Z |
Renter Insights provides easy to use data and search tools for residential real estate including eco-friendly sustainability scores and search filters.
LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renter Insights is the recently launched apartment search tool with a focus on sustainable and green living features. Renter Insights provides data tools for all types of renters whether someone is searching for a home or actively renting. The Renter Insights product introduces enhanced search functionality, active rent price tracking, and collaborative tools to share your search with a roommate.
This platform offers a unique search experience to help renters evaluate living options based on their sustainable amenities and green living features, including offering recycling, electric car chargers, electricity offsets from rooftop solar and energy star appliances. Renter Insights' Eco-Score ranks apartments in each market based on the ecofriendly and green living features.
Active rent price tracking keeps renters informed on the latest trends in their home market. Providing an up-to-date assessment of the rental market, Renter Insights keeps its users aware of price changes that might impact an upcoming move.
Renter Insights has taken strides to improve collaborative search with a roommate. Easily share a home with a friend or roommate and added features including collaborative tools allows a user to add notes or comments, share impressions, and add likes or dislikes.
Founded in 2020 during the pandemic, the company has launched two real estate products for renters. RenterInsights.com provides data tools for renters with a focus on green friendly living while Roost Rewards is the recently launched product focused on aligning real estate incentives with renters. Both products are free to use for renters with no paid membership or subscription required. Renters can sign up to get started earning rewards immediately.
Renters First Group is focused on improving the tenant experience from start to finish.
About Renters First Group
Founded for renters, Renters First Group ("RFG") is changing how tenants experience renting. From finding your first apartment to homeownership, RFG is committed to partnering with renters through their entire real estate journey. Learn more at www.renterinsights.com and www.roostrewards.com.
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Bridging Gaps in a Divided World
SINGAPORE, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global derivatives exchange - Bitget, today announced the latest evolution of BGB - the platform token of Bitget.
As Bitget continues to develop and expand as a platform, there has also been plenty of development in the platform's tokenomics. BGB is an upgraded platform token for Bitget's users to access all types of functionality through one single platform and one single token.
The vision behind the new BGB is to connect the vast world of crypto by bridging the gap in cross-chain technologies, which is driven by the belief that the crypto ecosystem should be simple, secure, and accessible for everyone around the world. More than just a token, BGB will be a seamless and vibrant Web3-ecosystem for all crypto holdings, community tokens, NFTs, Defi applications, and much more.
Commenting on this launch, CEO of Bitget, Sandra Lou said, "The brand new and upgraded BGB represents this dynamic and innovative ecosystem at Bitget, which is ever-evolving and expanding, which explains why this update is necessary to be on par with our rapid development."
She continued to add, "These ongoing and expanding gaps fit Bitget's brand appeal and product value. We hope to provide a bridge for the whole divided world (physical, social, and crypto), from one side to the other, from pain to hope. It is our hope that BGB will be able to live out our vision to connect worlds, to connect cultures, to connect applications and to connect users. Our goal is to leverage BGB to create a vibrant ecosystem that transcends Web2 and Web3, that connects CeFi and DeFi, resulting in an expansive bridge to the vast web of crypto."
You can refer to our BGB whitepaper to learn more about the advantages of BGB.
https://bitget.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405311104781
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. Currently serving over two million users in more than 50 countries around the world, Bitget accelerated its mission to promote decentralised finance in 2021 with a 500-strong workforce spanning over 20 countries.
For more information, please visit:
Official website: Bitget.com
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(NEXSTAR) – After months of wallet-clutching prices, the cost of a steak may finally be going down.
Expensive cuts of meat like rib-eye and New York strip – often among the most expensive single items in a grocery cart – are even seeing discounts in some stores as meat plants bolster staffing and supplies stabilize, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Beef prices in stores dropped .7% in the four weeks ending Aug. 7, according to an Information Resources Inc. report cited by WSJ. It was the second straight four-week period of decline in more than a year and a half after dropping 1% in the previous period.
Part of the drop in price appears to be due to changes in consumer behavior.
Tyson Foods said in its third quarter results released earlier this month that the average sales price for beef went down in the third quarter of 2022 “driven by reduced demand for premium cuts of beef as compared to exceptionally high demand in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.”
“Promotional prices have come back to where they were two years ago,” one shopper told the WSJ. “I always eat red meat. I’m happy.”
Prices at the wholesale level fell from June to July, the first month-to-month drop in more than two years and a sign that some of the U.S. economy’s inflationary pressures cooled last month.
An August report from the Labor Department showed that the producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — declined 0.5% in July. It was the first monthly drop since April 2020 and was down from a sharp 1% increase from May to June.
The easing of wholesale inflation suggests that consumers could get some relief from relentless inflation in the coming months. The wholesale report follows government data Wednesday that showed that consumer inflation was unchanged from June to July — the first flat figure after 25 straight months of increases.
Yet economists caution that it’s still too early to say that inflation is headed steadily lower.
“The July deceleration … is a move in the right direction,” said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics. “But producer costs continue to rise at a rapid pace, well above target.”
Federal Reserve officials saw signs that the U.S. economy was weakening at their last meeting but still called inflation “unacceptably high’’ before raising their benchmark interest rate by a sizable three-quarters of a point in their drive to slow spiking prices.
In minutes from their July 26-27 meeting released Wednesday, the policymakers said they expected the economy to expand in the second half of 2022. But many of them suggested that growth would weaken as higher rates take hold. The officials noted that the housing market, consumer spending, business investment and factory production had decelerated after having expanded robustly in 2021.
Slower growth, they noted, could “set the stage’’ for inflation to gradually fall to the central bank’s 2% annual goal, though it remained “far above’’ that target. But the policymakers made clear that for now, they intend to continue raising rates enough to slow the economy.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/the-price-of-premium-beef-is-going-down-heres-why/ | 2022-08-23T04:52:26Z |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was legally drunk and had taken drugs before he was fatally struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida interstate highway last month, an autopsy report released Monday concluded.
The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office said Haskins’ blood alcohol content was 0.20 when he was fatally struck on Interstate 595 near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport just before dawn on April 9. That’s 2.5 times the 0.08 legal limit for driving in the state.
According to the University of California, Davis, and other universities, someone of Haskins’ weight, 230 pounds (104 kilograms), would have needed at least 10 drinks in the hours before his death to reach that level. He also had the strong painkiller ketamine and its metabolite norketamine in his system. The drug can be prescribed by a doctor, but can also be abused recreationally. The report does not say why the former Ohio State University star had it in his system.
The report said investigators found Haskins’ car out of gas near where he was hit. A woman he was with told investigators Haskins, 24, had gone to get fuel. Witnesses said he was trying to wave down cars and standing in the center lane when he was hit by the truck and then an SUV. The report said he died of blunt force trauma. No charges have been filed.
The Steelers told investigators that Haskins had no mental health issues and had never made any suicidal threats. They said he sometimes drank heavily and sometimes used marijuana, but was not known to use any other recreational drugs. The medical examiner ruled the death an accident.
Haskins had been in South Florida training with some of his Steelers teammates. The report said Haskins had gone to dinner with teammates and then to a club with a friend or cousin, possibly in Miami. The two got into an argument and separated.
Haskins had been on the phone with his wife, Kalabrya, back in Pittsburgh shortly before he was struck, telling her he had run out of gas. She told a 911 dispatcher she was worried when he didn’t call back and wasn’t answering her calls. She could be heard praying on the recording after the dispatcher put her on hold to find out if anything had been reported. The dispatcher then told her to stay by her phone and someone would contact her.
Haskins starred at Ohio State in 2018, setting several school passing records and being named the MVP in both the Big Ten Championship game and in the Buckeyes’ Rose Bowl win over the Washington Huskies.
A 2019 first-round NFL draft pick by Washington, Haskins was released by the team after going 3-10 over two seasons. He was signed by Pittsburgh as a developmental QB, but he didn’t appear in a game last season. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/report-steelers-qb-haskins-was-drunk-when-fatally-struck/ | 2022-05-24T19:29:23Z |
- Cantourage introduces second Clever Leaves medical cannabis product to the German market
- IQANNA No 10, a high-THC dried flower product based on the Wappa cultivar, produced at Clever Leaves' Portugal facility, is available in German pharmacies
- Caroline Kliess, Managing Director of Clever Leaves Germany, comments: "We are excited to intensify our partnership with Cantourage and launch our next medical cannabis flower product under the IQANNA brand"
BERLIN, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- European medical cannabis leader Cantourage GmbH ("Cantourage") and Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW) ("Clever Leaves") a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids, have continued to intensify their strategic partnership for the distribution of medical cannabis flowers throughout Germany.
Following the successful introduction of Clever Leaves' IQANNA No 7 medical cannabis flowers to the German pharmaceutical market, Cantourage and Clever Leaves launched the 'IQANNA No 10'-branded Wappa cultivar. The dried flower product is cultivated in Clever Leaves' facility in Portugal, where the company operates approximately 25,000 m2 of actively producing GACP-certified greenhouses.
Cantourage processes the Wappa-based IQANNA No 10 cannabis flowers, transforming them to medical cannabis products with one of the highest THC levels available in German pharmacies. Cantourage's and Clever Leaves' expanded partnership further increases the range of international, high-quality medical cannabis products that Cantourage has been making available to the EU market.
Cantourage manufactures and distributes medical cannabis products sourced from around the world and makes them available to patients in Germany and Europe. IQANNA No 10 is the second Clever Leaves product made available to patients in Germany, with further products under the IQANNA brand to be introduced in Germany in the coming weeks.
Philip Schetter, CEO of Cantourage, commented: "Today's launch of the IQANNA No 10 medical cannabis flowers is an important step in our intensified partnership with Clever Leaves and further improves the already growing range of medical cannabis products available to German pharmacies and patients. Clever Leaves is a large-scale and experienced multinational operator with sustainable operations and excellent quality products from countries with exceptional natural growing conditions. We very much look forward to further deepening our partnership and making further Clever Leaves products available to German patients, among whom we know that demand levels are very high".
Caroline Kliess, Managing Director of Clever Leaves Germany GmbH, added: "We are excited to extend our partnership with Cantourage and launch our next medical cannabis flower product under the IQANNA brand.
Andres Fajardo, CEO of Clever Leaves, stated: "Broadening distribution is an important goal, and we are delighted that the successful strategic partnership with Cantourage has allowed us to take this next step in bringing our high-quality products and brands into the European market. We are excited about the opportunity to play a role in meeting the needs of the quickly growing key markets of Germany and Europe".
About Cantourage GmbH
Cantourage GmbH is a leading European medical cannabis company. The Berlin-based company was founded in 2019 by industry pioneers Dr Florian Holzapfel, Norman Ruchholtz and Patrick Hoffmann.
With its unique Fast Track Access platform, Cantourage enables producers from across the world to become part of the rapidly growing European medical cannabis market. Cantourage focuses on long-term collaborations and strategic partnerships: each partner along the value chain can focus on what they do best – from growers to logistics, manufacturers to pharmacies and wholesalers. All with one clear goal in mind: to provide patients in Europe with an unprecedented selection of the highest quality cannabis medicines at affordable prices. Cantourage offers products in all relevant market segments: dried flowers, extracts, Dronabinol and pharma-grade Cannabidiol.
About Clever Leaves Holdings Inc.
Clever Leaves is a leading multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids. Its operations in Colombia and Portugal produce cannabinoid active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and finished products in flower and extract form to a growing base of B2B customers around the globe. Clever Leaves aims to disrupt the traditional cannabis production industry by leveraging environmentally sustainable, ESG-friendly, industrial-scale and low-cost production methods, with the world's most stringent pharmaceutical quality certifications. For more information, please visit https://cleverleaves.com/en/home/ and follow Clever Leaves on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. ("Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ARQQ 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) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) 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 Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. during the relevant time frame, you have until July 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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Police: 2 women facing cruelty charges after putting icepacks in child’s clothes at day care
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say two women are facing charges in an incident that happened last month at a day care center.
WHNS reports Joy Lynne Lashway and Kimberly Diane McCall are accused of putting icepacks in a child’s clothes for no other reason than to cause the child to suffer.
The Fountain Inn Police Department said the incident happened at Excel Academy, a child development center, on Aug. 24.
Authorities have not released any further immediate information on the situation but said Lashway and McCall had been charged with two counts of cruelty to children.
Excel Academy shared on social media, “It is unfortunate that people, sometimes, make poor and dangerous decisions.”
The center also said that parents could contact administrators if they had any further concerns regarding the situation.
Copyright 2022 WHNS via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/15/police-2-women-facing-cruelty-charges-after-putting-icepacks-childs-clothes-day-care/ | 2022-09-15T23:35:27Z |
US, NATO note Ukraine army gains but see war dragging on
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Ukrainian armed forces have made significant early gains in their counter-offensive against Russian forces in southern and eastern Ukraine but fighting appears set to drag on for months, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the head of NATO said Friday.
Blinken, who was at NATO headquarters to brief the 29 U.S. allies after a trip to Kyiv on Thursday, said that the six-month war in Ukraine is entering a critical period and he urged the conflict-torn country’s Western backers to maintain their support in the coming months and through the winter.
“The initial signs are positive, and we see Ukraine making real, demonstrable progress in a deliberate way,” Blinken said, referring to the recent push into southern Ukraine and the eastern Donbas region by local forces.
“But this is likely to go on for some significant period of time,” he said. “There are a huge number of Russian forces that are in Ukraine, and unfortunately, tragically, horrifically, President (Vladimir) Putin has demonstrated that he will throw a lot of people into this at huge cost to Russia.”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the invasion launched by Putin in February is “entering a critical phase.”
“Ukrainian forces have been able to stall Moscow’s offensive in Donbas, strike back behind Russian lines and retake territory,” he said.
But Stoltenberg warned that allied unity will be tested in coming months, “with pressure on energy supplies and the soaring cost of living caused by Russia’s war.” He renewed calls for allies to supply special uniforms, generators, tents and equipment to help Ukraine’s army weather the coming winter.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/09/09/us-nato-note-ukraine-army-gains-see-war-dragging/ | 2022-09-09T13:43:14Z |
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai today released a summary of changes to its lineup for the 2023 model year. To view the guide, visit: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3587.
Models included in this guide are:
- 2023 Palisade – Product Enhancement
- 2023 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Kona (ICE, EV) – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Santa Cruz – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Venue – Carry-over Model
- 2023 NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Carry-over Model
- 2023 IONIQ 5 – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Elantra (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Elantra N – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Sonata (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2023 Sonata N Line – Carry-over Model
- IONIQ HEV and PHEV – Discontinued due to a significantly expanded electrified lineup with the Elantra HEV, Sonata HEV, IONIQ 5, Kona Electric, Tucson HEV & PHEV, Santa Fe HEV & PHEV and NEXO. The IONIQ sub-brand launched with the IONIQ 5 and the next model in the lineup, IONIQ 6, was revealed globally on June 28.
- Accent – Discontinued due to an expanded SUV lineup that includes Venue. Venue now serves as the entry-level model for the Hyundai brand. Sedans remain an important part of the lineup and Hyundai continues to offer Elantra and Sonata.
- Veloster N – Discontinued due to new N Brand model expansion of Elantra N and Kona N.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE: YOUR) (OTC: YOURF) (FSE: HOB) ("YourWay" or the "Company") announces today that Jacob Cohen has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of YourWay effective immediately. Mr. Cohen will continue to serve as President of Arizona Operations and as a director on the Company's board of directors (the "Board").
The Company's Executive Chairman, Jakob Ripshtein, will assume the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ripshtein was appointed as Chairman of the Board in 2021 and as Executive Chairman earlier this year. He previously served as the President of Aphria Inc., which was acquired by Tilray Brands Inc., where he was responsible for corporate strategy, marketing, and sales. Mr. Ripshtein holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from York University, as well as a CPA and International Tax designation. Mr. Ripshtein is currently CEO of Perennial Brands Inc., a full life-cycle brand strategy organization.
In addition, the Board resolved to demand repayment of all amounts advanced to Ionic Brands Corp. ("Ionic") pursuant to a demand promissory note dated May 20, 2022. YourWay has provided notice to Ionic of its demand for repayment.
YourWay continues to work diligently to finalize the Company's audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the related management's discussion and analysis (the "Annual Filings") as well as the Company's unaudited interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the related management's discussion and analysis (the "Interim Filings"). Once the Annual Filings and Interim Filings are completed, the Company will apply to have the British Columbia Securities Commission and the Ontario Securities Commission (on behalf of the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities) revoke the general "failure to file" cease trade order (the "CTO") dated May 9, 2022 pursuant to National Policy 11-207 – Failure to File Cease Trade Orders and Revocations in Multiple Jurisdictions. YourWay anticipates that trading of the common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") will recommence shortly after revocation of the CTO. Further details will be provided in the coming weeks.
YourWay is a publicly traded, multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, with sales and operations in Arizona and California. Through building their own brands, partnering with others, and supporting retail partners control brand strategy, they are dedicated to expanding their reach; remolding the cannabis industry and ultimately, redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact.
YourWay aims to connect with the cannabis consumer on a deeper level, utilizing decades of brand-building expertise and an integral understanding of the customer experience to create an intuitive suite of branded products that closely aligns with consumer need states. The YourWay portfolio is an all-encompassing house of brands designed to create a sense of belonging for every cannabis consumer regardless of their relationship with the plant. Please visit www.yourwaycannabis.com or follow on Twitter at @yourwaycannabis for the latest news and information about YourWay and its brands.
Website: www.yourwaycannabis.com
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to the Meeting. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words "may", "would", "could", "should", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar expressions and includes information regarding: the repayment of the funds advanced to Ionic; the filing of the Annual Filings; the filing of the Interim Filings; the revocation of the CTO; the reinstatement of trading of the common shares on the CSE; and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the timing for filing the Annual Filings and the Interim Filings; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in consumer demand and preferences; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; compliance with extensive government regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; the impact of COVID-19; and the risk factors set out in the Company's annual information form dated August 28, 2020, filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where the Company operates permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable United States federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward nonenforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under United States federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of the Company and any proceedings brought against the Company thereunder may adversely affect the Company's operations and financial performance.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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TORONTO, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, announces its strong financial performance for the three and twelve-month period ending December 31, 2021 (all amounts in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated).
- As at December 31, 2021 achieved US$363 million assets under management ("AUM") in fully owned subsidiary Valour Inc. ("Valour"), which is responsible for the company's portfolio of exchange-traded products ("ETPs");
- Valour Inc., listed its Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero ETPs on the Boerse Frankfurt Zertifikate AG ("Frankfurt Exchange")
- Launched world's first Uniswap ETP on the Nordic Growth Market ("NGM") and the Frankfurt Exchange
- Launched Solana Nodes to participate in network governance and staking
- Selected Bison Trails to expand secure node infrastructure to power staking and DeFi applications
- Announced Listing of Valour Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero ETPs on Euronext Paris & Amsterdam
- Announced preferred partnership agreement with SEBA Bank, a leading, global private swiss crypto bank
- Co-Lead Series C Investment into SEBA Bank CHF25 Million in early 2022
"We continue to see strong demand and inflows into our Valour business as the Web 3.0 ecosystem continues to grow at a frenetic pace," stated Russell Starr, Chief Executive Officer of DeFi Technologies. "With 8 ETPs launched thus far as well as numerous others planned for 2022, the growth in AUM at Valour has been exceptional. As we look to launch additional innovative ETP's related to crypto, DeFi, gaming, and the metaverse, we expect rapid continued growth. I would also like to thank the DeFi and Valour team for their hard work and execution. Generating over $15 million in our first year of business when we effectively only started generating staking revenues in Q3 is the result of hard work and execution on everyone's part."
The Company's ETP business Valour has grown with AUM of US$363 million as of Dec 31, 2021. Since acquiring 100% Valour on April 1, 2021, total revenue was $10.6 million and net income of $4.7 million.
The Company maintains a very strong liquidity position, with cash of $9.2 million, total assets of $459.7 million and working capital of $11.5 million as of December 31, 2021.
For the three months ended December 31, 2021
- Total revenues of $5.1 million;
- Net loss of $50.0 million;
- Adjusted net loss of $2.2 million excluding share-based compensation expense of $29 million, impairment loss of $11.4 million, loss on deemed disposal of an associate of $6 million and amortization of intangibles of $1.4-million;
- Node validator revenue of $544,407, management fees on ETP of $783,527 and staking and lending income of $2.4 million.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021
- Total revenues of $15.1 million;
- Net loss of $71.5 million;
- Adjusted net loss of $2.4-million excluding share-based compensation expense of $42 million, impairment loss of $17.5 million, loss on deemed disposal of an associate of $6M and amortization of intangibles of $3.6 million
- Net digital asset / ETP revenue of $4.5 million, node validator revenue of $1.1 million, management fees on ETPs of $1.1 million and increasing of staking and lending income of $3.4 million.
Learn more about DeFi Technologies and Valour at defi.tech and valour.com.
DeFi Technologies Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTC: DEFTF) is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralized technologies which we believe lie at the heart of the future of finance. On behalf of our shareholders and investors, we identify opportunities and areas of innovation, and build and invest in new technologies and ventures in order to provide trusted, diversified exposure across the decentralized finance ecosystem. For more information or to subscribe to receive company updates and financial information, visit defi.tech.
Valour Inc. issues exchange-listed financial products that enable retail and institutional investors to access investment in disruptive innovations, such as digital assets, in a simple and secure way. Established in 2019 and based in Zug, Switzerland, Valour is a wholly owned subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc. For more information on Valour, visit valour.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the 2021 annual financial statements and 2021 annual management discussion and analysis of the Company; partnership with Bison Trails; partnership and investment in SEBA Bank; the growth of AUM and net sales; the development and launch of new ETPs; expansion of DeFi Technologies and Valour into other geographic areas; the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by DeFi Technologies and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited to acceptance of Valour ETPs by Frankfurt Exchange, NGM, Euronext and other exchanges; investor demand for DeFi Technologies' and Valour's products; the growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
THE NEO STOCK EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE
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Chad Yarlagadda will assume leadership of the Southeast Region
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb has named Jim Shevlin Division President of ESIS, a Chubb Company. Currently, he serves as Regional Executive Officer of Chubb's Southeast Region. In his new role, Mr. Shevlin will be responsible for profit and loss performance, as well as overseeing the advancement of strategies around product development, customer service and relationships, and sales for ESIS, a leading third-party administrator. He succeeds Leigh Anne Sherman, who has been appointed Specialty Officer for Chubb's Middle Market Commercial Insurance business unit in North America.
Succeeding Mr. Shevlin will be Chad Yarlagadda. Currently, he serves as Atlanta Branch Manager for the Southeast Region. In his new role as Regional Executive Officer of the Southeast Region, he will be responsible for executing the underwriting and sales strategies of Chubb's business units, staff management, production, profit and loss, and distribution management in seven states in the Southeast.
The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. Shevlin will report to Matt Merna, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President, North America Major Accounts. Mr. Yarlagadda will report to Chris Maleno, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President, North America Field Operations.
"Jim has close to 30 years of insurance experience, with 20 of them being at Chubb where he held a variety of leadership roles," said Mr. Merna. "His background and understanding of our business positions him well to lead ESIS in continuing to provide outstanding service and results, while developing strategies to further grow the business through innovative solutions that help clients reduce their total cost of risk."
Mr. Maleno added, "We're so excited to see Jim move into his new role and thrilled that we have a deep bench of talent that ensures the ongoing success of our regional operations. Chad's understanding of the needs of clients in this region makes him an ideal fit for his new position and we are pleased to have someone of his caliber in this role."
Mr. Shevlin joined the company, then named ACE, in 2002 and has a diverse background in sales, marketing, management and e-commerce practices in the insurance industry. Prior to his current role, Mr. Shevlin served as Senior Vice President, Regional Executive Officer for ACE USA's Southwest Region.
Mr. Yarlagadda joined Chubb in 2004 as an underwriting trainee. Prior to his new role, he served as Atlanta Branch Manager for the Southeast Region, a role he assumed in 2021. Earlier, he was the Minneapolis Branch Manager for the Midwest Region. Throughout his career at Chubb, Mr. Yarlagadda has served in a number of technical, marketing and leadership roles in both underwriting and field operations.
About ESIS, a Chubb Company
ESIS, Inc. provides claim and risk management services to a wide variety of commercial clients. Our innovative best-in-class approach to program design, integration, and achievement of results aligns with the needs and expectations of our clients' unique risk management needs. With more than 70 years of experience and offerings in both the U.S. and globally, ESIS provides one of the industry's broadest selections of risk management solutions covering both pre- and post-loss services.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver and provides its products and services through licensed insurance brokers across Canada. For additional information, visit: chubb.com/ca.
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Eventgroove analyzed platform data and drew on its over twenty years of business to identify the factors that make successful raffles for nonprofits.
BOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventgroove, whose fully integrated, all-in-one event, fundraising, and e-commerce platform helps customers execute wildly successful climate-friendly events and fundraisers, today announced the launch of "Raffle for Success: Insights and Strategies for Successful In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid Fundraisers."
As part of a new content initiative to share key histories from within Eventgroove's platform as well as recent customer results, Eventgroove gathered advice from the company's most successful raffle organizers and drew insights from nonprofit industry experts. Nonprofit organizers who aim to optimize their fundraising efforts will gain valuable, fact-based information on hosting in-person, virtual, and hybrid raffles.
This eBook is the first and only of its kind, providing fundraising organizers with examples, best practices, and resources that will help maximize their fundraising efforts. Topics covered include:
- Which raffle format (online, in-person, or hybrid) is the most successful
- How to price your raffle tickets
- Assessing the optimal length of a raffle/fundraising campaign
- Whether a raffle is stronger on its own or paired with other fundraisers
- The efficacy of other fundraiser campaign types, such as sweepstakes
- Rules, guidelines, and best practices on how to run a raffle in the US and the UK
Coordinated with this eBook release, Eventgroove is also pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Fusco to the role of Vice President of Marketing. Ron brings a wealth of digital marketing expertise to Eventgroove and will be leading all global channel marketing.
"Our team is very excited in getting Ron onboard at Eventgroove. His depth of knowledge on search, social and content marketing will help drive the next evolution of market engagement at Eventgroove," says Lance Trebesch, CEO of Eventgroove.
Ron, who has been working to build this eBook campaign with the Eventgroove team remarks that, "Since 2019, raffle organizers have raised over $1.4 Billion with Eventgroove. Clearly, raffles are an extremely effective way for nonprofit organizations to raise money, so we are thrilled to offer this free resource to nonprofits. Using it, they'll make informed decisions with regards to their raffle campaign fundraising strategy and execution, helping them to earn as much for their cause as possible."
Each year, over 35,000 nonprofits—some of whom contributed valuable insights into what they did to make their raffles such huge earners—count on the Eventgroove platform to host successful fundraisers consistent with their organization's brand and message. The eBook includes comments and recommendations from nonprofit industry experts who also offer their perspectives on the eBook's findings.
"Raffle for Success: Insights and Strategies for Successful In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid Fundraisers" is available on the Eventgroove website - no registration required.
Eventgroove is the premier one-stop integrated events and fundraising platform pioneering a customer-centric, climate-friendly approach to events, fundraising, and ecommerce. From simple event ticketing and donation pages to more complex multi-location events and concurrent fundraising campaigns with an e-commerce storefront, Eventgroove enables its customers to manage, market, and execute events and fundraisers from one place completely under their brand.
Eventgroove serves over 78,000 customers annually across the nonprofit, entertainment, education, sports, faith, civic, and corporate sectors. Eventgroove operates in the US, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.
CONTACT: Lance Trebesch, lance@eventgroove.com
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Topeka’s Woodland tied for 10th entering PGA Championship Round 3
Published: May. 20, 2022 at 8:57 PM CDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
TULSA, Okla. (WIBW) - Topeka’s Gary Woodland is still in the hunt after Round 2 of the PGA Championship in Tulsa, Okla.
The KU alum is tied for 10th with seven other competitors at two under par.
Will Zalatoris sits alone in the top spot entering Saturday’s Round 3 at 9-under, while Mito Pereira (-8), Justin Thomas (-6) and Bubba Watson (-5) follow in second, third and fourth.
Woodland tees off at 12:30 p.m. Saturday with Sam Burns.
Prime TV coverage of the PGA Championship airs from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on WIBW.
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- Featuring Mika Pikazo, Hanabushi, and many more
- Draw, learn, and communicate with others at this event livestreamed in both English and Japanese
TOKYO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- pixiv Inc. (Main Office: Shibuya, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shingo Kunieda), in collaboration with Wacom Co., will hold its third edition of Drawfest, a large-scale online drawing festival in which approximately 10,000 creators from around the world will participate, on June 18th and 25th, 2022 (Japan time).
Drawfest dedicated page: https://www.pixiv.net/special/drawfest3/en/
Drawfest is an online event where popular illustrators and animators explain various drawing and creative techniques, while allowing viewers to complete works of their own within a certain period of time. Speakers will include Mika Pikazo, a leading Japanese creator, Hanabushi, Guweiz, an illustrator living in Singapore, and Namie, an illustrator living in Australia. The program will be available in both English and Japanese, so people from various regions can enjoy the programs.
This year's Drawfest will be split into two sessions: Study Day on June 18th; and Feedback Day on June 25th. After taking in tips and techniques from speakers during Study Day, viewers will have one week to create artwork of their own and post them on pixiv. During the second session, the speakers will introduce and give feedback on the submitted artwork. Winners will also be selected for each category and receive a Wacom One LCD pen tablet and an official illustration book from our sponsor, Genshin Impact.
From this year on, Study Day will be streaming in both English and Japanese to allow participants to better focus on their creations. All pre-recorded video will be dubbed over and livestreams will be interpreted in real time, so that participants can hear explanations in a language they're more accustomed to.
At the first two editions of this event, held in 2021, approximately 40% of the audience had commercial illustration experience, and roughly 60% were from outside of Japan, making Drawfest an event where a diverse range of creators could interact beyond language barriers. This year's Drawfest is no exception as talented creators with fans from all over the world will take the stage and give pointers on their creative techniques. We hope those who take part come away with something that proves useful in their own creative endeavors.
pixiv will continue to strive to create opportunities for content creators from around the world to interact and work beyond barriers such as distance and language.
Drawfest 3 Event Summary and How to Attend
Date & Time:
Study Day: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 (JST) 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (tentative)
Feedback Day: Saturday, June 25th, 2022 (JST) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (tentative)
Languages:
Real-time broadcasts in both English and Japanese
Programs: 3 programs x 2 days
Where to View: Exclusively streamed on YouTube Live
Participation Fee:
FREE, pre-registration is required, videos won't be archived
Details:
Pre-registration: https://www.pixiv.net/special/drawfest3/en/
Pre-registration period:
Part 1: Wednesday, May 18th to Friday, May 27th, 2022
Part 2: Wednesday, June 1st to Saturday, June 25th, 2022
Please note that applications may be closed once a certain number has been reached.
【Main Artwork】Timbougami
- Programs
1. Learn with Guweiz! How to Draw Cool Female Characters in the Shade
Date & Time:
Study Day: Saturday, June 18th, 9:00 am to 10:30 am (JST).
Feedback Day: Saturday, June 25th, 9:00 am to 10:00 am (JST).
Summary: Guweiz will explain the techniques behind depicting dignified women existing in their own world, starting from a grayscale rough sketch.
Speaker:
- Guweiz
A highly talented illustrator living in Singapore, Guweiz started drawing at 17. In just a few years they have gained fans both in Japan and abroad, depicting scenes and characters that move people's hearts. "The Art of GUWEIZ", an artbook filled with past illustrations is now on sale.
pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/users/8350338
twitter: @ttguweiz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guweiz/
2. Welcome to the Animation Dojo! Mika Pikazo learns from Hanabushi!
Date & Time:
Study Day: Saturday, June 18th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (JST).
Feedback Day: Saturday, June 25th, 10:30 am - 11:30 am (JST).
This program, featuring Mika Pikazo and Hanabushi, aims to help beginners in the world of animation take a step forward and learn the basics, the joy of movement, and key points of expression.
Speakers:
- Mika Pikazo
Born in Tokyo, in '93, they work as an illustrator and character designer.
You might know them as the designer for the Vtubers Kaguya Luna and Hakos Baelz, Sei Shonagon and Mysterious Ranmaru X from Fate/Grand Orrder, or even characters from the Bandai Namco Entertainment game DENONBU.
pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/users/1039353
twitter: @MikaPikaZo
- Hanabushi
Illustrator and animator. Formerly affiliated with Toei Animation, has participated in many productions and has worked extensively as a character designer and animation director. Hanabushi's work on music videos for artists like Zutomayo on their 2020 song "Obenkyo shitoiteyo" and their 2021 song "Darken" has been widely acclaimed, even among those with no interest in anime.
pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/users/9211647
twitter: @hanabushi_
3. Genshin Impact x Namie - Create Cute Characters and Scenes with a Variety of Colors and Textures!
Date & Time:
Study Day: Saturday, June 18th, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (JST).
Feedback Day: Saturday, June 25th, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (JST).
Namie will explain how to make scenes and characters prettier by using photographic materials while drawing characters from Drawfest's sponsor: Genshin Impact.
Speakers:
- Namie
An illustrator living in Australia known for their use of soft colors and cute characters. They've gained much popularity mainly on social media. Their major works include character designs for Arknights (Mizuki, Goldenglow), Fate/Grand Order concept ornaments and game anniversary illustrations.
pixiv:https://www.pixiv.net/users/3829860
twitter:@namgoreng
Sponsor for this event: Genshin Impact
- About pixiv https://www.pixiv.net
pixiv is a social media for creators focusing on communication through artwork. It was launched in September 2007, specializing in the publication and exchange of various works (illustrations, manga, and novels). The service is based on the philosophy of creating a place where creative endeavors can be more fun. Currently, more than 79 million users have registered.
- About Wacom
Wacom is a leading technology company that utilizes digital pen technology to give customers a digital drawing or writing experience that suits their needs. Wacom pen tablets are used in more than 150 countries and regions by a wide range of users, from professional creators such as film producers, industrial design studios, designers, and cartoonists to hobbyists who enjoy illustration and photo processing. Wacom strives to continue to deliver new digital pen experiences and value, with a view to working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Pixiv Inc. https://www.pixiv.co.jp
Address: 6F JPR Sendagaya Building, 4 - 23 - 5 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Representative Director: Shingo Kunieda
Business : Internet Services
Established: July 25th, 2005
- Wacom Corporation https://www.wacom.com/
Address: 2-510-1 Toyonodai, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
President and CEO: Nobutaka Ide
Established: July 12th, 1983
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
pixiv Public Relations: Muramatsu, Koide, Takahashi
E-mail address: info@pixiv.co.jp
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Betts hits leadoff HR, sparks Dodgers over D-backs 3-2
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PHOENIX (AP) — Mookie Betts started the game with a leadoff homer, Justin Turner added four hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. Betts hit his 32nd career leadoff home run, ripping a fastball from Merrill Kelly over the right-field fence for his sixth long ball over the past eight games. The 29-year-old has been the catalyst for the Dodgers, who have a 27-5 record when he scores a run. Turner added two doubles and two singles, contributing four of the team’s 10 hits. Daniel Hudson threw a scoreless ninth for his third save, working around Ketel Marte’s leadoff double. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/28/betts-hits-leadoff-hr-sparks-dodgers-over-d-backs-3-2/ | 2022-05-29T04:43:56Z |
ATLANTA -- Gov. Brian Kemp has issued Executive Order 07.13.22.01, directing the Department of Administrative Services to create the position of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Manager.
"Small businesses are important to the growth and success of Georgia's economy and are responsible for employing nearly half of Georgia's work force," Kemp said in a news release. "As the Department of Administrative Services continues to provide various opportunities for small businesses to learn and participate in the state procurement process -- such as the Small Business Procurement and Readiness Workshop Series, the Small Business Symposium series, and the Minority Business Enterprise certification process -- I have directed DOAS to add additional personnel and resources to facilitate communications and engagement with minority-owned small businesses and help these entities navigate the state's contract process.
"Further, I've directed DOAS to host stakeholder meetings to better understand the challenges faced by small businesses and identify obstacles to participation in the state procurement process. Through these meetings, I expect DOAS to increase outreach efforts with a particular focus on minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. Finally, I have asked DOAS to issue a report with recommendations to implement which can ultimately make the state procurement process more assessible to small businesses of all kinds."
The new position will work in close coordination with the Georgia Department of Economic Development's Director of Small Business Outreach and other small business development partners, such as the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center's Multicultural Business Division.
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QINGDAO, China, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd Qingdao Multinationals Summit will be held in Qingdao from June 20 to 21. Following the success of the previous two summits, the summit this year focuses on optimizing three aspects: topics, guests, and activities.
The topics deal with the changes in the current international economic landscape. The event will for the first time include summit dialogues. The organizer will invite leaders of multinationals, heads of world-renowned commerce chambers and business associations, experts, and scholars to have dialogues and exchanges and provide opportunities for interactive activities, according to Shandong Research Center for Multinationals.
The Shandong Provincial Government Economic Advisory Meeting will be held for the first time during the summit. The economic advisory group mainly composed of global presidents of well-known multinationals will join the meeting online or offline and provide insights into Shandong's economic development. For the first time, the event will have a guest of honor, Henan province. Henan will coordinate with Shandong for the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin and enhance the function of the summit to serve the whole country.
So far, 313 overseas multinationals from 31 countries and regions have signed up for the offline event, an increase of 46 over the previous summit. Among the Fortune Global 500 companies in China, 57 of them have signed up for the offline event, an increase of 24 over the previous summit. More than 3,000 guests from multinationals have signed up for the online event so far.
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Investment in seaport automation on the rise as maritime freight volume set to grow 13 billion metric tons in the next five years
NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seaports globally have increased their automation solutions or kickstarted automation initiatives to mitigate port congestion. Equipment like gantries, automated port gates, stacking cranes, and horizontal transport solutions, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) that transport containers and loads to and from ships, have been the most productivity-enhancing solutions in seaports. According to ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, worldwide AGV deployments in seaports will have a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 26% from 2022 to 2027 and exceed 150,000 global deployments by 2027. This will occur as global outbound freight volume crosses 13,000 million metric tons by 2027, at a CAGR of nearly 5% from 2022 to 2027.
"Automation enhances the reliability, consistency, predictability (via data analytics), and security of port operations. From an environmental perspective, automation can lead to lower energy consumption, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint. Automated ports are also far safer than conventional ports. The number of human-related disruptions falls as performance becomes more predictable with automation and data capture solutions," states Adhish Luitel, Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Management and Logistics at ABI Research.
To complement the deployment of automated equipment, port authorities have also been investing in future-proofing infrastructure and introducing 5G/LTE private networks covering entire port premises. Recently, seaports have become a primary focus for the telco sector as cellular private networks are imperative for streamlined operations of automated solutions, data capture via Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, and communications between devices or personnel. Telco providers like Vodafone and Huawei have been partnering with authorities to deploy private networks in various seaports worldwide. Similarly, vendors like AEye, VDL Automated Vehicles, and Konecranes have been deploying solutions, such as AGVs, automated cranes, and sensors, to integrate with the private network infrastructure.
"Streamlined automation in ports also highlights the need for huge volumes of timely data that is required to control and monitor all the moving assets. To enable automated solutions to function to their fullest and work with each other, ports need to provide a level of data reliability in a cost-effective manner. For this, wireless connectivity is the best option," Luitel concludes.
These findings are from ABI Research's Seaport Digital Transformation application analysis report. This report is part of the company's Supply Chain Management & Logistics and Industrial, Collaborative & Commercial Robotics research services, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Gravity Companies Inc. (OTCQB: FGCO), announced their Tax Master Network (TMN) subsidiary has updated its web presence at www.TaxMasterNetwork.com to invite tax professionals to take advantage of all three membership levels.
TMN's website previously promoted the firm's entry-level "Basic" membership, which gives members TMN's groundbreaking Tax ArchitectTM software and fundamental business development tools. The redesigned site now lets them explore "Advanced" membership, with more marketing resources, and the new "Family Office Director" membership that gives them a turnkey back office to leverage planning opportunities with insurance and asset management services.
"Seventeen years ago, TMN launched the first proactive tax planning software for accountants," said TMN CEO Ed Lyon. "Today, even Intuit recognizes they need to offer planning to keep up. But the real value, for planners and clients, comes from implementing that planning. Tax professionals need to evolve to compete, and TMN's Advanced and Family Office Director memberships help distinguish them from competitors who are just now discovering the services we've spent years promoting."
TMN's ultimate goal is to help tax professionals offer multifamily office services through a unique "Done for You" partnership with the Financial Gravity family of companies. "Family Office Director" membership has increased 62% in 12 months, confirming tax professionals see real opportunity with this model.
About Financial Gravity Companies, Inc.
Financial Gravity Companies is a family of financial services companies including brokerage, wealth management, estate planning, family office services, risk management, business and personal tax planning, business consulting, and financial advisor services. Financial Gravity's mission is to help CPAs and tax professionals become multifamily offices offering integrated tax and financial planning services. www.financialgravity.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect Financial Gravity's business, and Financial Gravity undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Strong second quarter with earnings per share up 100% and operating earnings per share up 29%
CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) today announced that for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, net income was $136.1 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, compared to $78.0 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, in 2Q21. Net operating income (1) in 2Q22 was $100.1 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to $89.1 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, in 2Q21.
"CNO posted another quarter of strong earnings," said Gary C. Bhojwani, chief executive officer. "Our annuities, direct-to-consumer and worksite businesses performed well in the quarter. We also saw a sharp increase in new money rates, signaling a positive trend in our earned yields. CNO's balance sheet is solid, and we remain well-positioned to continue navigating the current economic uncertainty from a position of strength."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Earnings per diluted share of $1.16 in 2Q22, up from $0.58 in 2Q21
- Operating (1) EPS of $0.85 in 2Q22, up 29% from 2Q21; up 3% excluding significant items in 2Q22 and 2Q21
- Net investment income up 8% from 2Q21
- Total new annualized premiums (NAP) (4) down 5% from 2Q21
- Direct-to-consumer life insurance NAP (4) up 9% from 2Q21
- Worksite Division NAP (4) up 33% from 2Q21
- Annuity collected premiums up 26% from 2Q21
- Returned $76.5 million to shareholders in the form of share repurchases ($60.0 million) and dividends ($16.5 million); reduced weighted average share count by 12% since 2Q21
- Return on equity (ROE) of 10.3%; operating ROE, as adjusted (6), of 11.5%
INSURANCE OPERATIONS
Annuity products accounted for 18 percent of the Company's margin for the quarter.
Annuity premiums collected increased 26 percent and annuity account values increased 8 percent in 2Q22 compared to 2Q21.
Health products accounted for 55 percent of the Company's insurance margin for the quarter and 64 percent of insurance policy income.
Life products accounted for 27 percent of the Company's insurance margin for the quarter and 35 percent of insurance policy income.
Sales of health products were down 10 percent and sales of life products were down 2 percent in 2Q22 compared to 2Q21.
Total allocated expenses were $152.2 million, up 7 percent from the year-ago quarter.
Total insurance margins were favorably impacted by approximately $22 million and $21 million in the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to the estimated impacts of COVID-19.
Total annuity margins were favorably impacted by approximately $1 million and $2 million in the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to the estimated impacts of COVID-19.
Total health margins were favorably impacted by approximately $21 million and $30 million in the quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, due to the estimated impacts of COVID-19.
Total life margins were unfavorably impacted by approximately $11 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2021 due to the estimated impacts of COVID-19. There was no material impact on the life margins in the quarter ended June 30, 2022 related to COVID-19.
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The fair value of CNO's available for sale fixed maturity portfolio was $21.4 billion compared with an amortized cost of $23.1 billion. Net unrealized losses were comprised of gross unrealized gains of $295.2 million and gross unrealized losses of $1,979.1 million. The allowance for credit losses was $54.2 million at June 30, 2022.
At both amortized cost and fair value, 93 percent of fixed maturities, available for sale, were rated "investment grade".
Non-Operating Items
Net investment losses in 2Q22 were $26.1 million (net of related amortization) including the unfavorable change in the allowance for credit losses of $23.7 million which was recorded in earnings. Net investment gains in 2Q21 were $24.3 million (net of related amortization) including the favorable change in the allowance for credit losses of $5.7 million which was recorded in earnings.
During 2Q22 and 2Q21, we recognized an increase (decrease) in earnings of $(21.7) million and $5.7 million, respectively, due to the net change in market value of investments recognized in earnings.
During 2Q22 and 2Q21, we recognized an increase (decrease) in earnings of $79.7 million and $(44.9) million, respectively, resulting from changes in the estimated fair value of embedded derivative liabilities related to our fixed index annuities, net of related amortization. Such amounts include the impacts of changes in market interest rates used to determine the derivative's estimated fair value.
In 2Q22, other non-operating items included an increase in earnings of $14.0 million for the mark-to-market change in the agent deferred compensation plan liability which was impacted by changes in the underlying actuarial assumptions used to value the liability. We recognize the mark-to-market change in the estimated value of this liability through earnings as assumptions change.
Statutory (based on non-GAAP measures) and GAAP Capital Information
Our consolidated statutory risk-based capital ratio was estimated at 360% at June 30, 2022, reflecting estimated 2Q22 statutory operating income of $93 million (and $124 million in the first six months of 2022) and the payment of insurance company dividends to the holding company of $29.0 million during 2Q22 (and $98.6 million in the first six months of 2022).
During the second quarter of 2022, we repurchased $60.0 million of common stock under our securities repurchase program. We repurchased 2.5 million common shares at an average cost of $23.52 per share. As of June 30, 2022, we had 114.8 million shares outstanding and had authority to repurchase up to an additional $206.9 million of our common stock. During 2Q22, dividends paid on common stock totaled $16.5 million.
Unrestricted cash and investments held by our holding company were $141 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $249 million at December 31, 2021.
Book value per common share was $19.27 at June 30, 2022 compared to $43.69 at December 31, 2021. Book value per diluted share, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2), was $29.06 at June 30, 2022, compared to $26.86 at December 31, 2021.
The debt-to-capital ratio was 34.0 percent and 17.8 percent at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Our debt-to-total capital ratio, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3) was 25.2 percent at June 30, 2022, compared to 25.6 percent at December 31, 2021.
Return on equity for the trailing four quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, was 10.3% and 9.1%, respectively. Operating return, excluding significant items, on equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and net operating loss carryforwards (6) for the trailing four quarters ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, was 10.3% and 12.4%, respectively.
In this news release, CNO includes non-GAAP measures to enhance investors' understanding of management's view of the business. The non-GAAP measures are not a substitute for GAAP, but rather a supplement to increase transparency by providing broader perspective. CNO's definitions of non-GAAP measures may differ from other companies' definitions. More detailed information including various GAAP and non-GAAP measurements are located at CNOinc.com in the Investors section under SEC Filings.
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These prospective statements reflect management's current expectations, but are not guarantees of future performance. Accordingly, please refer to CNO's cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, and the business environment in which the Company operates, contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and any subsequent Form 10-Q or Form 10-K on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and on the Company's website at CNOinc.com in the Investors section. CNO specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future developments or otherwise.
EARNINGS RELEASE CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST:
The Company will host a conference call to discuss results on August 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. During the call, we will be referring to a presentation that will be available at the Investors section of the company's website.
To participate by dial-in, please register at https://ige.netroadshow.com/registration/q4inc/11345/cno-financial-group-second-quarter-2022-earnings-results/. Upon registering, you will be provided with call details and a registrant ID used to track attendance on the conference call. Reminders will also be sent to registered participants via email.
For those investors who prefer to listen to the call online, we will be broadcasting the call live via webcast. The event can be accessed through the Investors section of the company's website: ir.CNOinc.com. Participants should go to the website at least 15 minutes before the event to register and download any necessary audio software.
ABOUT CNO FINANCIAL GROUP
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $34 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 4,400 exclusive agents and 4,700 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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HONG KONG, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharing Economy International Inc (Stock Code: SEII) recently announced that it would received a strategic investment of approximately $30 million from Hanking Fund, a leading fund company in the industry, which will be used to focus on the metaverse ecology that SEII is actively promoting, especially for building the underlying architecture of naked eye 3D related technology and the business expansion of the metaverse technology application platform.
Sharing Economy International Inc is a company established in 1987. Since the second quarter of 2017, the Group has focused on technology and the global sharing economy market based on the global market, advocating green economy and boosting the development of the global sharing economy by developing online platforms and leasing business cooperation. Focusing on the technology and global sharing economy market, the Group now has several technology and service platforms in key markets in Asia, Europe and America, including the Sharing Film platform, which is mainly engaged in film and television production business; Through the use of 3D technology for real estate, hotel and interior design industry to provide customers with a new perspective, for each image creation to provide higher accuracy, efficiency and authenticity 3D Discovery platform, and in the field of metaverse industrialization, reserves the leading technology and application service team.
Hanking Fund is a private equity fund operated and managed by a family office in a professional way for wealthy families. It innovates and focuses on PE, bulk trading and secondary market investment. Hanking funds created the ecological management system, focus on fund investment management in several Hanking department funds in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and so on and pay attention to the global new economy industry. Hanking Fund's team successfully invested in Sina, GAMA, Kunlun Wanwei, Phoenix Media, Dazhong Dianping, Xiaomi Technology, Himalayan and Meituan project, won the high returns; Hanking fund is also the partner of CDH Investment, Walden International, Sequoia Capital, Gobi Partners, Carlyle Capital, CITIC Industrial Fund and other mainstream funds, which has a strong influence and appeal in the industry.
Hanking funds intends to make strategic investments to SEII with a total size of no more than US$30 million during 2 year period. It is reported that about 60% of such fund will be used for SEII's research and development of new technologies and products based on intelligent algorithms, application systems and intelligent interactive devices related to metaverse applications, as well as ultra-high-definition naked-eye 3D integrated solutions and software and hardware products for market expansion in Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia and Europe; about 40% will be used for SEII's participation in cooperation with major customers for 3D upgrades of display panels, as well as projects promoting the combination of global leading metaverse technology and green economy.
With this round of financing, SEII will focus on completing the positive expansion of its metaverse-related businesses, further iterating and optimising its sharing and green economy businesses, and supporting sustainable growth in the overall value of the company.
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Motive Energy Powers into the Dallas-Fort Worth Market by Acquiring Texas Industrial Energy
The largest distributor of DEKA industrial batteries and ACT chargers in the United States nabs metroplex exclusive
ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motive Energy, the leading provider of advanced power and energy solutions in the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Texas Industrial Energy (TIE) located in Carrollton, Texas, effective September 1, 2022. The addition expands Motive's wide range of motive power solutions into the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
With the acquisition, Motive Energy becomes the exclusive motive power representative for DEKA and ACT (Advanced Charging Technologies) covering the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas. DEKA and ACT have long led the industry in top-quality, energy-efficient solutions for battery manufacturing and charging technologies. The Power Solutions division of Motive Energy is on the cutting edge of end-to-end solutions for the material handling industry and is the country's largest distributor of DEKA industrial batteries, ACT chargers, and ACT's battery management system, ACTIntelligent.
Leading the acquisition efforts were Motive Energy senior team members Tony Capolino, President; Matt Smith, Director of Sales; and Tyson Brosz, Director of Operations. The Texas Industrial Energy addition clinches Motive Energy's prominence as the largest distributor of forklift batteries in the state of Texas.
Tony Capolino, President of Motive Energy, said, "I'm excited that Motive will be able to serve all of Texas now, including Dallas-Fort Worth, which is recognized as one of the top three markets in the International Trucking Association (ITA) data. With over 120 service technicians nationwide we will be able to provide end-to-end power solutions for the market and state."
The new facility in Carrollton, Texas joins Motive's extensive network, extending the company's presence to 14 locations nationwide, including its headquarters in Anaheim and an office in Escondido, California; sites in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; Nampa, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; and Auburn and Yakima, Washington. The TIE Carrollton location boosts Motive's locations in Texas to five, including teams already established in Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and Lubbock — giving Texas a solid footprint in the company's expansion.
Motive's experienced sales and service teams are ready to assist new customers located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex while continuing to service all current clients. Motive Energy provides best-in-class products to the material handling industry including new and used batteries, chargers, watering systems, and battery handling systems. The company has extensive experience with the latest motive power technologies, including lithium-ion batteries. Motive's industry services include battery and charger sales, service and repairs, load testing, comprehensive maintenance programs, Ultra Care & Premium Care, safety assessments, rentals, and battery recycling.
For more than 40 years, Texas Industrial Energy has provided high-quality products and services in the industrial battery and charger market and brings a trusted reputation and valued customer service record to the table. "We are better together than apart," said Jonathan Houston, President of TIE, about the Motive acquisition. "This is a win-win for our current and future customers as we will be able to provide them with better end-to-end solutions."
Motive Energy would like to acknowledge Jimmy Hilton and Pat Montoux and their family for their success. They previously ran Texas Industrial Energy for over 40 years and Motive Energy is thankful for their leadership and customer service. Motive Energy is glad to have Pat Montoux and Jonathan Houston joining the Motive team and continuing to serve our customers.
Established in 1979 in Southern California, Motive Energy (Power Solutions) is a leading provider of advanced power and energy solutions. Driven by the desire to deliver premium quality products, Motive Energy provides all battery, power, renewable energy, and charging solutions for your business. As the largest forklift battery and ACT charger distributor in the United States, Motive Energy delivers high-quality products and sustainable solutions that help customers diversify their fleet in the most efficient, cost-effective manner. No matter where you are on your journey to optimize your fleet or business, Motive Energy has the batteries, energy sources, and charging solutions you need to confidently take the next step into the future. For additional information, visit https://www.motiveenergy.com/power-solutions/.
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LONDON, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meco Limited (mecobit) unveiled the much-anticipated Ultimate Solar Power System (a solar power system with amazing backups and cryptocurrency miners) at an elite launch event at the Hong Kong Technology Bureau in August 2022.
Compact Solar Station Solar Panel Kit (Complete) Solar Array M4000 Highlights One of the most memorable solar powered crypto equipment in the world. Essential equipment that helps keep running or affects equipment such as appliances, dryers, pool siphons or electric car chargers, or even cryptocurrency mining equipment. We are looking for a boost from the global problems of fossil fuel by-products, high levels of electricity consumption. "It improves the way we approach imagination and planning. Moreover, make this progress reasonable for the customer," said B. FRANCI, CEO of MECO LIMITED.
With the solar-focused part of the controlled hash rate seemingly easy to develop, many see the potential for sustainable electricity use in Bitcoin mining as a cycle of justice – Mecobit provides an extreme boost to cryptocurrency mining by enabling the mission to use sustainable electricity. The cheapest electricity imaginable will encourage more tasks to focus exclusively on environmentally friendly sources such as solar energy.
Key features of our miners:
- Meco Rack:
Capacity: BTC-4850 TH/s, ETH/ETC-20000 MH/s
Calculation: SHA256, Ethash
8 x Nvidia RTX 3090 (includes warranty)
2 x Mining Frame/Shelf
3 x 930W 110-220V fully modular power supplies.
- M100 miner:
Hash Rate: BTC 450TH/s, ETH/ETC 2000MH/s
Power: 1400 watts
Calculation: SHA256, Ethash
Connection: Ethernet/Wireless
- M200 miner
Hash Rate: BTC 650 TH/s, ETH/ETC 2300 MH/s
Power: 1800 watts
Calculation: SHA256, Ethash
Connection: Ethernet/Wireless
About Mecobit
It was launched in 2015 with the determination to create and demonstrate to the world a solar-powered digital currency mine, and depending on the miner's inclination, Ethash, SHA-256 or Scrypt innovations can be used. The organization says it is the absolute first solar-powered digital currency mining project on Earth. "We need to disrupt the solar charger business by providing more power at a more reasonable value than was recently thought to be the case." - B. Franci (founder). Based on Chiswick High Road in London, UK, Mecobit has locations in various urban communities around the world, including the US. Additional information about the organization and its projects is available on the organization's website www.mecobit.com
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ben.lukas@mecobit.com
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WINNIPEG, MB, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Results and Highlights for the First Quarter ended March 31, 2022
- Sales reached $113.9 million, up 1.5% from the first quarter of 2021
- Combined sales(1) in the quarter, including our share of our NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NPi") joint venture's sales, reached $125.2 million, up 2.5% from the $122.1 million achieved in 2021
- Income from operations was $9.3 million, compared to $12.3 million in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to two specific factors:
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) achieved in the first quarter of 2022 of $19.0 million decreased from $23.3 million in the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to the factors discussed above
- NPi continued to demonstrate strong organic growth when compared to the third and fourth quarters of 2021
- Retail sales of instant ticket products remain at strong levels in the U.S. and in certain international jurisdictions
- Charitable gaming and eGaming systems businesses continued to experience unprecedented demand, achieving record revenues and earnings
- Inflationary price increases on our key instant ticket inputs (paper, ink and freight) negatively impacted margins
"Given the challenging business conditions we are pleased with our financial results achieved in the first quarter of 2022 and the foundation laid for continuing improvement going forward in 2022," declared John Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "There is significant demand for all of our major products and these trends are expected to continue."
"We set a quarterly record for production of instant tickets in the first quarter, reflecting the continued strong demand from our lottery customers combined with our success in expanding our production capacity through increased staffing. Our production volume increased as we proceeded through the first quarter, with noticeably higher volumes produced in March. However, our sales volumes for the first quarter were approximately 7% lower than actual production volumes, due to certain shipments falling into the first part of the second quarter."
"Our quarterly combined sales of $125.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $19.0 million would have been higher had our sales volume mirrored our actual production volume, as this additional revenue and margin will be recognized next quarter. As expected, our mix of instant ticket product improved to a greater proportion of higher value work towards the end of the first quarter and we anticipate this trend will continue. As well, our production efficiencies improved slightly during this quarter and we believe that we will continue to see improvements in this area going forward."
"Demand for our main products and services remained very strong throughout the quarter," commented Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer. "Lotteries continue to place strong order volumes, well above pre-pandemic levels. Our charitable gaming and eGaming systems businesses are experiencing high levels of demand and very strong revenue in the first quarter, including sales of pull-tabs, bingo paper and electronics, particularly with our tablet-based solutions."
"Our iLottery operations recorded their second quarter in a row of solid organic growth, with particularly strong results from our two newest operations in Virginia and Alberta. After the significant impact of the pandemic and large jackpot runs in draw-based games a year ago, we are very pleased to see steady improvement in our existing operations."
"Inflationary price increases on our key instant ticket inputs (paper, ink and freight) continue to be an issue. Previously announced price increases were absorbed during the first quarter and we have been advised of additional price increases being implemented in the second and third quarters, reflecting the state of the pulp and paper industry, and impacting all paper-based businesses worldwide. While we have been able to pass on these cost increases to our customers in the charitable gaming market, the nature of our long-term lottery contracts, with fundamentally fixed selling prices, makes it difficult to adjust our instant ticket pricing in the short term."
"We continue to initiate a number of strategies to deal with this margin pressure, including increasing our ticket production volumes, which we were able to achieve in the first quarter. Over time we expect to be able to increase our selling prices to reflect these higher input costs; however, this will take some time as our contracts have an average 3-5 year term."
Use of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The selected financial and operating information has been derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Pollard as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2022. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Accounting Standards ("IFRS" or "GAAP").
Reference to "EBITDA" is to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and purchase accounting amortization. Reference to "Adjusted EBITDA" is to EBITDA before unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses, and certain non-recurring items including acquisition costs, litigation settlement costs, contingent consideration fair value adjustments and insurance proceeds (net). Adjusted EBITDA is an important metric used by many investors to compare issuers on the basis of the ability to generate cash from operations and management believes that, in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful supplementary measure.
Reference to "Combined sales" is to sales recognized under GAAP plus Pollard's 50% proportionate share of NeoPollard Interactive LLC's ("NPi") sales, its iLottery joint venture operation. Reference to "Combined iLottery sales" is to sales recognized under GAAP for Pollard's 50% proportionate share of its Michigan Lottery joint iLottery operation plus Pollard's 50% proportionate share of NPi' s sales, its iLottery joint venture operation.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Combined sales and Combined iLottery sales are measures not recognized under GAAP and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. Therefore, these measures may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Investors are cautioned that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Combined sales and Combined iLottery sales should not be construed as alternatives to net income or sales as determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of Pollard's performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as measures of liquidity and cash flows.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report may constitute "forward-looking" statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. When used in this document, such statements include such words as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "plan" and other similar terminology. These statements reflect management's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this document. There should not be an expectation that such information will in all circumstances be updated, supplemented or revised whether as a result of new information, changing circumstances, future events or otherwise.
POLLARD BANKNOTE LIMITED
Pollard is one of the leading providers of products and solutions to lottery and charitable gaming industries throughout the world. Management believes Pollard is the largest provider of instant tickets based in Canada and the second largest producer of instant tickets in the world. In addition, management believes Pollard is also the second largest bingo paper and pull-tab supplier to the charitable gaming industry in North America and, through its 50% joint venture, the largest supplier of iLottery solutions to the U.S. lottery market.
On January 14, 2021, Pollard completed the acquisition of Next Generation Lotteries AS ("NGL"). On December 31, 2020, Pollard signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of NGL for a purchase price of €36.0 million ($56.5 million), prior to standard working capital adjustments and certain deferred cash considerations, of which €4.0 million ($5.9 million) will be paid upon the achievement of certain gross margin targets in 2021. The purchase price was funded from existing Pollard cash resources and availability under the existing credit facilities, and the issuance of treasury shares of Pollard for approximately €5.2 million ($8.0 million).
Results of Operations – Three months ended March 31, 2022
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, Pollard achieved sales of $113.9 million, compared to $112.2 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021. Factors impacting the $1.7 million sales increase were:
- Higher sales of ancillary lottery products and services increased revenue by $2.1 million in 2022. This growth was largely due to increased sales of digital and loyalty products, and retail merchandising products compared to 2021.
- A lower instant ticket average selling price decreased sales by $3.9 million as compared to 2021 due to lower margin customer mix in the beginning of the quarter in 2022. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in instant ticket sales volumes in 2022, which increased sales by $2.0 million.
- Lower sales from Michigan iLottery decreased revenue in 2022 by $2.5 million as compared to 2021 when Michigan iLottery sales were higher as a result of a double jackpot run early in the quarter.
- eGaming systems revenue increased sales by $2.9 million due to a higher number of eGaming machines placed at charitable establishments as compared to 2021. As well, more retail establishments were open in the first quarter of 2022, as a number of jurisdictions had closed retail establishments where eGaming machines are placed due to COVID-19 during the first quarter of 2021.
- The higher average selling price of charitable games in 2022 also increased sales by $2.7 million, as we have been able to pass along related inflationary cost increases.
- During the three months ended March 31, 2022, Pollard generated approximately 70.6% (2021 – 70.1%) of its revenue in U.S. dollars including a portion of international sales which are priced in U.S. dollars. During the first quarter of 2022, the actual U.S. dollar value was converted to Canadian dollars at $1.270, compared to a rate of $1.273 during the first quarter of 2021. This 0.3% decrease in the U.S. dollar value resulted in an approximate decrease of $0.2 million in revenue relative to the first quarter of 2021. In addition, during the quarter the value of the Canadian dollar strengthened against the Euro resulting in an approximate decrease of $0.7 million in revenue relative to the first quarter of 2021.
Cost of sales was $91.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $87.4 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increase of $4.5 million in cost of sales was primarily the result of inflationary pressures on raw material costs and increases in certain manufacturing overhead costs. In addition, increased sales of ancillary lottery products and services further contributed to the increase in cost of sales as compared to 2021.
Gross profit was $22.0 million (19.3% of sales) in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $24.8 million (22.1% of sales) in the first quarter of 2021. This decrease of $2.8 million in gross profit was primarily a result of the reduction in Michigan iLottery sales, lowering gross profit by $2.1 million. Other factors contributing to the decrease in gross profit include lower instant ticket sales margin, due to a less profitable customer mix and increased manufacturing costs, and the lower contribution from NGL as compared to 2021. These decreases were partially offset by the increases in eGaming systems and charitable gaming sales as compared to 2021. The lower gross margin percentage was due to the reduction in higher margin Michigan iLottery sales, the change in the mix of instant tickets sales to lower margin customers, and the impact of inflationary cost increases. As well, NGL had a negative impact on our overall margin percentage.
Administration expenses were $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2021. Increased legal and travel related costs incurred in the first quarter of 2022 were offset by a reduction in acquisition costs.
Selling expenses increased to $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2022 from $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased customer contract costs and higher compensation expenses.
Pollard's share of income from its 50% owned iLottery joint venture, NPi, was $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 similar to the $4.0 million achieved in the first quarter of 2021. Contracts held by NPi continued to experience organic growth throughout the first quarter of 2022, increasing NPi's revenue as compared to 2021. However, there was a reduction in higher margin draw-based game sales in 2022, which translated into similar income between the quarters. This was due to the double jackpot runs in the U.S. in 2021.
Other expenses were $nil in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, other expenses were largely comprised of an accrual for a one-time patent litigation settlement of $2.5 million, which was partially offset by $1.9 million of CEWS recognized in the quarter.
The net foreign exchange gain was $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to a net loss of $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2021. The 2022 net foreign exchange gain of $0.5 million consisted of an unrealized foreign exchange gain of $0.7 million, primarily a result of the decreased Canadian equivalent value of U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and long-term debt due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar. The unrealized foreign exchange gain was partially offset by a realized foreign exchange loss of $0.2 million, primarily due to foreign currency denominated accounts receivable collected being converted into Canadian dollars at unfavorable foreign exchanges rates.
The 2021 net loss of $0.5 million was a result of a $1.4 million realized foreign exchange loss due to foreign currency denominated accounts receivable collected being converted into Canadian dollars at unfavorable foreign exchange rates. This loss was partially offset by the unrealized foreign exchange gain of $0.9 million, primarily the result of the decreased Canadian equivalent value of U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable and long-term debt due to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $19.0 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $23.3 million in the first quarter of 2021. The primary reason for the $4.3 million decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was the decrease in gross profit of $2.5 million (net of amortization and depreciation), primarily due to the $2.1 million reduction in Michigan iLottery gross profit when compared to 2021. Lower instant ticket sales margin also contributed to the decrease in gross profit; however, this was offset by increases in eGaming systems and charitable gaming sales. Other factors contributing to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA include the decrease in other income (net of contingent consideration and litigation settlement) of $1.8 million, largely due to the $1.9 million in CEWS received in 2021, the increase in selling expenses of $0.6 million, and the increase in administration expenses (net of acquisition costs) of $0.5 million. These changes were partially offset by a lower realized foreign exchange loss of $1.2 million.
Interest expense increased to $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2022 from $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2021, primarily because of the increase in interest accretion on the discounted contingent consideration liability relating to the Compliant purchase of $0.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in average long-term debt as compared to 2021.
Amortization and depreciation, including depreciation of property and equipment and the amortization of intangible assets, totaled $9.7 million during the first quarter of 2022 which increased from $9.4 million during the first quarter of 2021. The increase of $0.3 million was largely due to depreciation and amortization taken on newly acquired property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets.
Income tax expense was $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2022, an effective rate of 19.9%, which was lower than our domestic rate of 27.0% due primarily to the effect of foreign exchange and lower federal tax rates in the United States.
Income tax expense was $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2021, which was higher than the expense expected based on Pollard's domestic rate of 27.0% due primarily to the tax effect of unrecognized non-capital losses not being recorded and non-deductible expenses. Partially offsetting these increases in effective rate were lower federal income tax rates in the United States.
Net income was $6.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $7.5 million in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in net income of $1.1 million was due in part to the decrease in gross profit of $2.8 million, resulting primarily from the $2.1 million reduction in Michigan iLottery gross profits due to lower sales as compared to 2021. Lower instant ticket sales margin also contributed to the decrease in gross profit; however, this was offset by increases in eGaming systems and charitable gaming sales. Other factors contributing to the decrease in net income were the increase in selling expenses of $0.6 million and the increase in interest expense of $0.7 million. These factors were partially offset by the decrease in income tax expense of $1.6 million, the increase in net foreign exchange gain of $1.0 million and the decrease in other expenses of $0.5 million.
Net income per share (basic and diluted) decreased to $0.24 per share in the first quarter of 2022 from $0.28 per share in the first quarter of 2021.
iLottery
Pollard and its iLottery partner, Neogames US LLP ("Neogames"), provide iLottery services to the North American Lottery market. In 2013, Pollard was awarded an iLottery contract from the Michigan Lottery. As a result, Pollard entered into a contract with Neogames to provide its technology in return for a 50% financial interest in the operation. Under IFRS, Pollard recognizes its 50% share in the Michigan Lottery contract in its consolidated statements of income in revenue and cost of sales.
In 2014 Pollard, in conjunction with Neogames, established NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NPi"). All iLottery related customer contracts, excluding the Michigan Lottery iLottery contract, have been awarded to NPi. Under IFRS, Pollard accounts for its investment in its joint venture, NPi, as an equity investment. Under the equity method of accounting, Pollard recognizes its share of the income and expenses of NPi separately as equity investment income.
Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, with the onset of COVID-19, revenues from Pollard's contract with the Michigan Lottery increased substantially. Contracts held by NPi also experienced significant organic growth, in addition to the sales increase from the Virginia Lottery operation which added e-Instants on July 1, 2020. As well, NPi's contract with Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis ("AGLC"), went live with a limited product launch on September 30, 2020, with additional gaming verticals launching throughout 2021. The substantial jackpots for POWERBALL® and Mega Millions® awarded in the latter half of January 2021 further increased sales significantly in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.
Sales and income before income taxes from our Michigan iLottery operation declined starting in the second quarter of 2021 due to reduced draw-based game sales after the double jackpots in the first quarter of 2021, increased online gaming competition and new pricing coming into effect with our four-year contract extension, starting at the beginning of 2021. In 2022, NPi continues to achieve strong organic growth in its newer jurisdictions, adding to sales and income before taxes.
Outlook
The consumer demand for our products and services in the instant market and all aspects of our charitable gaming market remains very strong. Instant ticket retail sales remained solid throughout the early part of 2022, with growth levelling off from the large increases experienced over the past two years. However, demand from lotteries remains high, well above pre-pandemic levels.
After setting a new quarterly record for production volume in the first quarter of 2022, our production schedule remains very busy over the next two quarters, and we see no indications that this strong demand will lessen. As well, our mix of instant ticket products returned to a greater proportion of higher value offerings starting in the latter part of the first quarter. This should continue through the second and third quarters of 2022, where historically we produce a greater percentage of higher value work in time for the holidays. As experienced in the first quarter of 2022, the timing of revenue recognition can be delayed from the actual timing of the production.
The expansion of our productive capacity in our Ypsilanti facility continues. We have seen some of the positive impact of this expansion on our results in the first quarter, both in terms of higher capacity and increased flexibility in managing these volumes.
Charitable gaming, both paper-based products and eGaming system solutions, continues to benefit from strong consumer demand. We continue to focus on expanding our capacity through increased staffing and production efficiencies in order to meet this high demand for our pull-tabs and bingo-related products. Our eGaming systems business is adding new sites and providing updated game content in a number of jurisdictions, with average revenue per machine responding positively. While faced with inflationary pressures for our product inputs in our charitable gaming market, particularly for pull-tabs and bingo paper, we have been able to increase our selling prices to offset these increases and maintain our margins.
Our iLottery operations have shown two quarters of strong organic growth, particularly in our newer contracts in Virginia and Alberta, and we believe this trend will continue. We are engaging with lotteries throughout the U.S. and although it is difficult to predict when new opportunities will be formally initiated, we are confident that lotteries will look to iLottery as an important new growth prospect in the near future. We are uniquely situated as market leaders to benefit from these developments.
Inflation continues to be a strong headwind, particularly in our instant ticket operations, with suppliers of our main inputs including paper, ink and freight continuing to introduce increased prices in 2022. In the short term, this results in pressure on our margins as the majority of our instant ticket supply contracts do not allow us to increase our selling prices to reflect these higher input costs. We continue to utilize a number of strategies to help mitigate these cost pressures, through focusing on innovation and higher value work, and producing higher volumes to help offset the reduced margin percentage. As our contracts come up for renewal and rebid, we are increasing our prices to reflect these higher input costs, with the current strong industry demand and limited manufacturing capacity providing support for this strategy. Our overall supply chains remain intact and functional, although they continue to be stressed from challenging logistics and supply allocations. We will continue to work closely with our supply partners to ensure our operations can be maintained efficiently, while supporting our future growth.
Important foundations have been established over the last few quarters for improved financial results in the future, despite unprecedented inflationary price increases to inputs, all while experiencing record demand for our products and solutions. Barring additional unknown inflationary impacts, we expect to see higher financial results as we move through the rest of 2022, building on the initiatives put in place in all areas of our business.
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NORWALK, Conn., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) today announced that it has nominated Sumit Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Chewy, Inc. - a leading online destination for pet parents and partners - for election to the Board at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June 2022.
Mr. Singh has held Chewy's CEO position since March 2018, and also serves on the company's Board of Directors. In 2019, he led the company through its initial public offering. Mr. Singh was subsequently named to the 2020 "Bloomberg 50," Bloomberg Businessweek's annual list of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have changed the global business landscape over the past year, and to other notable lists such as NRF Foundation's "The List of People Shaping Retail's Future 2022." Prior to joining Chewy, Mr. Singh held senior leadership positions at Amazon, and prior to Amazon, Mr. Singh served in senior management positions at Dell Technologies Inc. He has over 20 years global leadership experience that spans e-commerce, technology, retail, and logistics. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Punjab Technical University and a Master's in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
"Sumit brings extensive executive experience across a number of online retailers that will be of great value to the Board and Holdings' leadership team. We are delighted to welcome him to the Board," said Robert J. Mylod Jr., Chair of Booking Holdings.
Booking Holdings also announced that Director Bob van Dijk has decided to retire from the Booking Holdings Board, effective at the Company's Annual Meeting in June.
"We would like to thank Bob for his commitment and service to the Booking Holdings Board and stockholders," said Mr. Mylod. "Bob brought extensive leadership, finance, global business, and internet/e-commerce experience and counsel to the Board, which has served our stockholders well. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors."
About Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on Twitter @BookingHoldings.
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NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global financial services company, has named LaTisha Tarrant as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective Aug. 15.
Tarrant brings more than 20 years of public company experience to her new role and joins the company's senior leadership team to head its global human resources operation. Tarrant is currently senior vice president, deputy general counsel and corporate secretary and has held several leadership positions since joining PRA Group in 2016.
"Talent recruitment, development and retention, as well as advancing our company's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, are essential to our success," said Tarrant. "I'm delighted to serve in this role and look forward to developing impactful strategies that strengthen employee engagement, grow our talent pool and foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can do their best work while remaining connected as one team, worldwide."
Throughout Tarrant's tenure with PRA Group, she managed U.S. corporate legal matters, led environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and advised the board of directors on incentive compensation, executive compensation and corporate governance matters. She also oversaw the search and onboarding of directors, earning PRA Group recognition as a "3+" company with at least three women as directors.
"LaTisha has long demonstrated her investment in, and support of, our employees, and we are fortunate to count on her established track record of leadership success to guide our Human Resources function," said Kevin Stevenson, president and CEO.
Before joining PRA Group in 2016, Tarrant held roles with increasing responsibility, serving as managing associate general counsel at Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.), and as senior counsel and a partner at McGuire Woods, LLP.
Ms. Tarrant holds a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in international relations from William & Mary.
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As a global leader in acquiring and servicing nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
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Chick-fil-A earns top spot in customer satisfaction for 8th straight year
Published: Jul. 2, 2022 at 1:28 PM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
(CNN) - Chick-fil-A remains the head of the pack not only in the fast food industry, but of all restaurants when it comes to customer service satisfaction.
The American Customer Satisfaction Index recently released its annual scores and Chick-fil-A’s grade of 83 keeps it in the top spot for the eighth year in a row.
Also high on the list was Jimmy John’s with a score of 79, while Domino’s and KFC were just below with grades of 78.
Last place in the rankings is McDonald’s with a customer satisfaction score of 68.
The ACSI restaurant study finds in the bigger picture, full-service still beats fast food in customer experience.
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Biker events, scenic rides, racing, industry's top vendors and concerts
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daytona Beach is celebrating a significant milestone in 2022 with the 30th annual Biketoberfest® rally on October 13-16, Southeast's best motorcycle rally.
The four-day motorcycle rally attracts motorcycle enthusiasts to Daytona Beach and Volusia County area with beautiful Florida weather, live music, industry's top vendors, bike shows, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street or the scenic loop.
For the 10th straight year, GEICO will serve as the official sponsor of Biketoberfest®.
"For three decades, motorcycle enthusiasts have gathered by the thousands in October in Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest® and we're looking forward to continuing that tradition in 2022," said Lori Campbell Baker, Executive Director for the Daytona Beach Area CVB. "With venues stretching from iconic Main Street, Daytona International Speedway, Destination Daytona, Midtown, and points in between, riders will be able to explore a variety of activities and experiences during their visit to the destination."
The Official Biketoberfest® Welcome Center presented by GEICO will be at ONE DAYTONA, located directly across from Daytona International Speedway (One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114). Along with information about the area, the Welcome Center will be handing out free posters, pins, poker chips and helmet stickers for visitors.
As motorcycle enthusiasts explore the area, they will want to make sure to check out Downtown Daytona Beach and the recently opened south end of the Riverfront Esplanade where they can visit the Veterans Memorial and the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune bronze statue. When fully complete later this year, the Riverfront Esplanade will extend a mile along the Halifax River and include a promenade along the water's edge, running and walking rails, and landscaping designed to encourage relaxation and reflection including water features, shade tree and raised botanical gardens.
More information is available on the official event website, Biketoberfest.org, including a list of area events, concerts, demo rides, places to stay, top scenic rides, and more.
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Experience endless adventures in this eclectic destination that offers the perfect, beach base camp from which to explore the greater Daytona Beach area and all Central Florida. Choose thrilling activities or embrace the tranquility of days spent on 23 miles of world-famous white-sand beaches. With more than 12,000 rooms, and a variety of meeting hotels and unique spaces, the destination has accommodations for meetings and groups of all sizes and budgets. Learn more at DaytonaBeach.com. #LoveDaytonaBeach
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VERO BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the upcoming celebration of our nation's independence, Watercrest St. Lucie West Assisted Living and Memory Care honors their own resident veteran, former prisoner of war and decorated war hero, Francis Xavier O'Connell.
At 94 years of age, United States Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Francis O'Connell spends his days living an active lifestyle in the luxury senior living community of Watercrest St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie, Florida. After decades of serving his country in combat and leadership, O'Connell now finds the time to partake in entertainment and socializing with his fellow residents, enjoying his water-view apartment adorned with military medals and accommodations.
"Our residents and associates here at Watercrest St. Lucie West truly interact as a family, and we could not be prouder of our resident hero Francis O'Connell for his outstanding military service and dedication to our country," says Diann McDonough, Community Relations Director at Watercrest St. Lucie West.
After graduating from high school, O'Connell enlisted in the Army and joined the 45th Infantry Division. His unit took part in three intense, but victorious amphibious assault landings in Italy from 1943-1944. During his fourth assault in September of 1944, O'Connell and his unit were surrounded by Panzer tanks and German infantry and taken prisoner for 9 months until they were freed by Allied forces. He returned home, weighing only 80 pounds and spent 3 months in a hospital recovering from malnutrition.
A devoutly religious man, Francis O'Connell never wavered in his belief that, "he survived the war and being a P.O.W. through the power of prayer from his mother, Theresa O'Connell."
After his rehabilitation, O'Connell earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Brown University and rejoined the Army in 1949 with a promotion to Warrant Officer. He served in the Intelligence Division in numerous duty stations in the U.S. and internationally in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador and Brazil until his retirement from the Army in 1984. He continued in the 63rd Division of the U.S. Army Reserves as a Personnel Officer until 1989.
Francis O'Connell joined the Watercrest family as a resident in March of 2022 and greatly enjoy his new home and newfound friendships in the community. Watercrest St. Lucie West is well-known in the St. Lucie area for their outstanding commitment to community partnerships, fundraising involvement, and hosting of social events throughout the year. From their annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event, to the ceremonies honoring U.S. Veterans, or the roaring Mardi Gras celebrations, the Watercrest St. Lucie West team ensures that residents, family members and guests experience engagement, interaction, recreation and culinary delight.
Conveniently located at 279 NW California Boulevard, Watercrest St. Lucie West offers 102 assisted living and 26 memory care apartments with resort-style service and breathtaking lakeside views. For information, contact the community at 772-758-7472.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday, a day after hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest to threaten the world’s largest trees.
A team was being sent to the Mariposa Grove to wrap some of the massive trunks in fire-resistant foil to protect them as the blaze burned out of control, said Nancy Phillipe, a Yosemite fire information spokesperson. More than 500 mature sequoias were threatened but there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, such as the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
The cause of the fire was under investigation and the rest of the park remained open, though park cameras showed thick smoke hanging in the air around some of the park’s most iconic views.
The fire grew overnight but didn’t threaten any new areas, Phillipe said. It was proving difficult to contain, with firefighters throwing “every tactic imaginable” at it, she said. That included air drops of fire retardant as well as the planned use of bulldozers to create fire lines, a tactic that’s rarely used in a wilderness setting like Yosemite, Phillipe said.
The bulldozers would primarily be used to put in fire lines to protect the community of Wawona, which is surrounded by the park and home to several hundred people, she said. Evacuation orders were issued Friday for the community as well as the Wawona Campground, where about 600 to 700 people were staying in a campground, cabins and an historic hotel.
The giant sequoias, native in only about 70 groves spread along the western slope of California’s Sierra Nevada range, were once considered impervious to flames but have become increasingly vulnerable as wildfires fueled by a buildup of undergrowth from a century of fire suppression and drought exacerbated by climate change have become more intense and destructive.
Lightning-sparked wildfires over the past two years have killed up to a fifth of the estimated 75,000 large sequoias, which are the biggest trees by volume.
There was no obvious natural spark for the fire that broke out Thursday next to the park’s Washburn Trail, Phillipe said. Smoke was reported by visitors walking in the grove that reopened in 2018 after a $40 million renovation that took three years.
The grove, which is inside the park’s southern entrance, was evacuated and no one was injured.
The fire had grown to about 1.1 square miles by Saturday morning.
A fierce windstorm ripped through the grove a year-and-a-half ago and toppled 15 giant sequoias, along with countless other trees.
The downed trees, along with massive numbers of pines killed by bark beetles, provided ample fuel for the flames.
The park has used prescribed burns to clear brush around the sequoias, which helps protect them if flames spread farther into the grove.
“When the unwanted fires hit those areas, it tends to slow the rate of spread and helps us gain some control,” Phillipe said.
In the Sierra foothills, 80 miles to the northwest of the Yosemite fire, some evacuation orders were lifted as containment grew to 72% on the Electra Fire, which broke out near Jackson on Monday. It temporarily forced about 100 people celebrating the July 4th holiday along a river to seek shelter in a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. facility. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_da61633a-ffd3-11ec-8f52-6b74e4732426.html | 2022-07-09T23:30:39Z |
Leesburg city Police and Lee County Code Enforcement recently processed and properly disposed of 112.7 pounds of unused or unwanted prescription medication, over the counter medicine, vitamins, human supplements and illegal drugs.
LEESBURG — As part of the Great American Cleanup, Leesburg city Police and Lee County Code Enforcement recently processed and properly disposed of 112.7 pounds of unused or unwanted prescription medication, over the counter medicine, vitamins, human supplements and illegal drugs.
Proper collection and disposal of these drugs prevents them from entering the environment or being misused or sold on the street, officials said. Drugs should never been tossed in the trash or flushed down a sink or toilet where they can poison the water of the local environment.
These drugs were collected over the past year at the Leesburg Police Station or by pick-up (for large quantities) from Lee County Code Enforcement. Drop-offs or pick-ups are accepted with no questions asked. Prescription and personal information on the dropped-off containers also are destroyed.
This year’s collection included more than 50 prescription fentanyl patches intended for chronic pain management; however, these drugs and other pain medications can be illegally sold and used if not turned in for proper disposal.
While medicines are collected, delivery systems like catheters, IVs, syringes or other medical apparatus are not accepted as part of this collection.
Funding for trail construction, an amphitheater and other improvements totaling $12.5 million has been provided for improvements at Radium Springs. The funding, announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, also includes funding to help preserve water flow at the spring during droughts. Click for more.
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SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Strengths, the inventor of Relationship Intelligence, announced the addition of several industry leaders to bolster its worldwide impact.
Gurmukh Oberoi was appointed as the Head of Strategy and Corporate Development. He will oversee the company's strategic growth and expansion. Before Core Strengths, he worked with Blackline's Strategy and Corporate Development team and handled M&A, IPO, and advisory transactions at Citi and Houlihan Lokey Investment Bank. "The way people work has experienced tremendous disruption these last two years. Whatever the next normal looks like, people will still need to establish meaningful connections at work. They will still need to collaborate, understand each other, and communicate effectively. Here at Core Strengths, we are laser-focused on equipping team leaders with the approaches and tools they need to foster the authentic connections that drive team performance. Gurmukh's wealth of experience helps us ensure we are ready," said Tim Scudder, Ph.D. Author and Principal at Core Strengths. "The talent industry needs innovators like Core Strengths. Their passion to transform work relationships and team performance at scale is something I knew I had to be part of," said Gurmukh Oberoi, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development of Core Strengths.
With a renewed focus on empowering hybrid teams to drive performance, Core Strengths has also appointed three talented industry sales leaders to expand global enterprise partnerships.
Anthony Bossone brings 25 years of talent development expertise to his new role as a senior sales leader. A veteran of the Ken Blanchard Companies and Wilson Learning, he is based in New York and will be focused on growth in the Northeastern Americas region.
Rachael Whitlock joins Core Strengths as senior sales leader from FranklinCovey. For the past eight years, she's worked with organizations to develop leadership capacity, strengthen organizational culture, and build high-trust relationships. Rachael will be responsible for expanding and supporting Core Strengths enterprise clients in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Americas region.
Martin Kiddie, a Scotland native, will lead the Core Strengths' UK and EMEA expansion as a senior sales executive. After spending the last eight years at The Insights Group Ltd, he looks forward to leading the global expansion and building bespoke enterprise solutions.
Core Strengths' mission is to make work better by helping teams work together. Built on 50 years of science, Relationship Intelligence (RQ) empowers leaders and teams to optimize their work styles and strengthen trust. Over 5 million users in organizations worldwide rely on Core Strengths to measure talent, coach employees, and build winning teams.
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Which bathtub sliding door is best?
Sliding doors improve the look of your bathtub and make getting in and out easy whether you are bathing or showering. Sliding doors keep water where it belongs better than shower curtains. They are easier to clean and less likely to collect mold. Unlike full-length sliding doors for showers, sliding doors for bathtubs are made so the frame sits atop the side of the tub.
The type of frame, glass and hardware all factor in the price of bathtub sliding doors. If you are looking for a sleek and modern frameless bathtub sliding door for your bathroom makeover, consider the DreamLine Mirage-X 56-60-Inch Frameless Sliding Tub Door.
What to know before you buy a bathtub sliding door
Bathtub sliding doors are almost all glass, so choosing the right glass for your needs and preferences is an important first step.
Glass safety
Safety glass is essential in bathtub doors. You have two choices of what happens if your bathtub sliding door ever breaks.
- Tempered glass is the most common type and is the same material found in car windows. It is stronger and more durable than the window glass found in homes. When broken, safety glass does not fracture into pieces with sharp edges. Instead, it breaks into small pebble-like pieces that do not cause cuts or injuries.
- Laminated glass has two outer layers of thin glass sandwiched around a plastic inner layer. In the case of breakage, the plastic holds both outer glass sheets in place and no pieces fall to the floor.
Glass thickness
Most of the glass in bathtub sliding doors is between ⅛ and ½ inch thick. Thicker glass is used in frameless bathtub sliding doors to provide greater structural support. However, the thinner glass that is used in budget bathtub sliding doors is not as safe and is more likely to break.
Glass style
There are four common styles of glass, each admitting a different type and amount of light.
- Clear glass is the most common choice. It is the least expensive and the hardest to keep clean.
- Patterned glass has designs etched on the surface and is favored by many who want to add a decorator’s touch.
- Textured glass is translucent and offers more privacy by blurring what is seen from both inside and out while still admitting all the light.
- Frosted glass is a privacy glass with an etched or sandblasted finish that obscures the view in both directions.
To learn even more about bathtub sliding doors, take a look at the full bathtub sliding door buying guide from BestReviews.com.
What to look for in a quality bathtub sliding door
Frames
Bathtub sliding doors are made in full-framed, frameless and semi-frameless styles.
- Full-framed doors: These doors are the least expensive of the three, contain the most metal and provide the tightest water seal. The metal runs along the top, bottom and sides of the glass panels.
- Frameless sliding doors: The most elegant and the most expensive are the frameless sliding doors. The only metal is at the hinge points and the handles. Frameless sliding doors are found in minimalist bathrooms.
- Semi-frameless tub doors: These have metal along the top edge of the glass panels but not the sides.
Metal finish
All three door frame types have some metal parts, like hinges and handles, and some have full or partial frames. These metal surfaces are usually finished in chrome because chrome is the most common surface found in the bathtub fixtures, faucets and controls in most homes. However, better finishes like stainless steel, polished brass and brushed nickel allow people to give custom looks to their sliding glass doors.
Glass coatings
Water-resistant coatings applied by the manufacturer are a good feature to have if you want to save cleaning time. They prevent the buildup of mold and soap scum and make the glass easier to clean.
How much you can expect to spend on a bathtub sliding door
Midrange bathtub sliding doors cost between $250-$350. Here you will expect to find better glass and better finishes. Bathtub sliding doors under $250 will be made of lower-quality materials. Above $350, you will find smooth-operating, frameless bathtub sliding doors with the best glass panels and best coatings.
Bathtub sliding door FAQ
Can I install my bathtub sliding door myself?
A. You will be dealing with glass and metal in a tiled environment that is made to be wet. Unless you are an avid DIYer with a workshop full of tools, you are better off leaving it to professionals so you don’t get leaks.
What is the best number of shower doors to have?
A. The choice is yours. Some like a large single movable door. Others like having two or three doors that slide in either direction because different people can use it in different ways.
What’s the best bathtub sliding door to buy?
Top bathtub sliding door
DreamLine Mirage-X 56-60-Inch Frameless Sliding Tub Door
What you need to know: The frameless design of this tub door is very sleek and modern and ideal for custom baths.
What you’ll love: A single large door slides open for easy access to the bathtub. The L-bar provides a streamlined look and structural support. The proprietary ClearMax coating is water-resistant and protects against the buildup of lime and scale. The aluminum frame is anodized to resist corrosion.
What you should consider: This product is pricey, and the installation is challenging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bathtub sliding door for the money
DreamLine Visions 56-60-Inch Semi-Frameless Sliding Tub Door
What you need to know: The unique dual sliding door design opens at the center.
What you’ll love: This sliding tub door looks great with any bathroom decor. This product has smaller handles than most sliding bathtub doors. The ANSI-certified tempered glass repels water and resists water spotting. The aluminum frame has a chrome finish.
What you should consider: It has only a 4-inch width adjustment.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Delta Trinsic 60-Inch Semi-Frameless Sliding Bathtub Door SD3927410
What you need to know: Choose the glass style, handle and track that you like best.
What you’ll love: This 1-2-3 shower door is a beautiful product that fits many different installations with its 8-inch range of adjustment. The large handles are conveniently placed and easy to use, and this product’s certified safety glass is coated to resist water spots.
What you should consider: This unit needs a perfectly level bathtub area.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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For some students in the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, the start of classes this week came with feelings of fear and anxiety. In May, Robb Elementary -- which is now closed and soon may be demolished -- was the scene of a horrific shooting that claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers.
Since then, some students have not felt comfortable returning to a classroom.
As parents in Uvalde, Texas, dropped their children off at school Tuesday morning, some students did not want to get out of the car -- but 10 golden retrievers from all across the country who work as comfort dogs were on site, helping ease nerves and provide a distraction, said Bonnie Fear, crisis response coordinator for the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. This is a different return to school than what the community has ever experienced.
"There was a lot of hesitancy and anxiety about getting out of the car and going into the school. So we placed the dogs outside, and I do believe that that did help some of the kids see that dog and go, 'OK, well, I'm going to go pet the dog,' " said Fear, whose team also provided support to the community immediately after the shooting in May.
The Uvalde school district invited the ministry to bring back the dogs to offer comfort during the first three weeks of school. The 10 dogs will support eight schools; each dog has two handlers.
At some schools, the dogs greeted students outside. At one campus, the dogs sat quietly in a counselor's office to help students in need, Fear said, and at a high school, the dogs were in a hallway.
"That will keep changing as the needs arise, as the kids get into their routine -- and where the dogs are needed, the counselors will instruct us where to go," Fear said. "Our goal is to be present with those that are hurting and in need, and we show up and just be with them in whatever they're feeling."
Comfort dogs have helped support communities affected by devastating gun violence for years. They were deployed to Newtown, Connecticut, after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. Canines were sent to Orlando, Florida, to provide comfort after the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in 2016 and to Parkland, Florida, after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018.
The Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministry teams were at the site of each of those tragedies.
"We get invited, we show up, and we let the dogs do their work," Fear said.
'Animals can help soothe fears and anxieties'
A growing number of studies suggest that spending time with a therapy dog can help reduce a hospital patient's experience of pain, and among university students, directly interacting with a dog resulted in greater declines in anxiety and improved mood.
Of course, most experts stress that the benefit a comfort or companion animal provides is complementary to the medical or psychological therapy that the person gets.
"For those who have experienced trauma, dogs, and animals in general can help facilitate the healing process. Animals can help soothe fears and anxieties," Angela Whittinghill, a child and adolescent behavioral therapist based in Jacksonville, Florida, at the pediatric behavioral health company Brightline, wrote in an email to CNN. She includes a comfort dog in her own therapy.
As people heal after tragedies, a variety of support interventions, no matter how big or how small, may need to be deployed.
"Returning to school after a tragedy such as that experienced in Uvalde, TX must be an extremely anxiety-inducing event for the children and staff. Making therapy dogs available to them would be one of the best ways to help heal the wounds, a much better option than providing talk-therapy alone," Whittinghill wrote.
Whittinghill, who was born and raised in Honduras, added that the comfort dogs might be especially beneficial for the community in Uvalde, whose residents are predominantly Hispanic or Latino.
"Dogs are healers and these kids need healing, talking to strangers about our feelings isn't something the Hispanic community is comfortable with," she wrote. "In this case, therapy dogs would serve an even bigger purpose."
Dogs can notice when someone is upset or needs help, according to Julia Meyers-Manor, an associate professor of psychology at Ripon College in Wisconsin, who has come to such findings in her research.
"We know that dogs can reduce stress through petting and even physical presence. We also know that animals can increase attendance at and willingness to accept therapy in both children and adults," Meyers-Manor wrote in an email to CNN.
"My research on empathy suggests that dogs are sensitive to human crying and seek to make contact with crying individuals," she wrote. "We know empathy of dogs isn't the whole story though as people find comfort even in stuffed animals, pictures of animals, and even robotic animals."
As for Uvalde, Meyers-Manor added that she thinks comfort dogs can help community members, especially children, in times of stress and anxiety -- but it is important to keep in mind that some children might be allergic to or scared of dogs.
"We should be thoughtful about the dogs that we choose to use and how we implement them. ... Not every child is comforted by a dog," she wrote. "When used as an optional part of the school day though, I think they can bring some joy to the children."
An area of emerging research
Scientific literature about comfort dogs dates to the 1950s and '60s, when American psychologist Boris Levinson presented a paper to the American Psychological Association in New York City about how "the importance of the house pet" to humans was "psychological rather than practical."
"He was a counselor of some sort. His dog happened to be around -- this was in the '50s -- and he started to incorporate the dog in his work because the dog was assisting with developing a therapeutic relationship with his clients," said Colleen Dell, an animal therapy researcher, practitioner and professor at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada.
Levinson has been described in research as "the first professionally trained clinician to formally introduce and document" the way companion animals might hasten the development of a rapport between therapist and patient.
Yet the widespread deployment of comfort animals -- such as what has been seen in Uvalde and at other scenes of tragedy or disaster -- remains fairly new, Dell said.
More research on comfort animals has emerged in the past decade, but it is not definitive, she said. For instance, some scientific studies suggest that peaceful interactions with a dog -- such as petting the animal -- can increase a person's level of oxytocin, a hormone that reduces anxiety and blood pressure.
But "those few studies that are out there, they have mixed results. We have limited sample sizes and different ways researchers are analyzing their data and so forth. That's not a bad thing in any way. It's just an area that's emerging," Dell said.
"There's just so much going on in this natural type of relationship or communication or connection between the patient or the participant and the dog," she said. "And then it's not just the dog, there's a handler there -- and there really haven't been studies that are looking at the impact of that handler because they are mediating impact as well."
Overall, Dell said, she thinks that making comfort dogs available to people who have recently experienced tragedy, like in Uvalde, can be beneficial if the person likes dogs.
"They are going to be a distraction," she said of the dogs. "So just on that level, that can have a beneficial impact. And the comfort and support that the dog can provide -- they can listen, they're not going to pass judgment -- that's going to be really important, especially to the kids."
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Bader agrees to $10.4M, 2-year contract with Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Gold Glove-winning outfielder Harrison Bader and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a $10.4 million, two-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. Bader gets a $1 million signing bonus as part of the deal announced and salaries of $4.7 million in each of the next two seasons. Bader’s 2023 salary can increase by an additional $2.25 million: $250,000 each for 350 plate appearances or 85 starts, 400-98 and 450-111, and $500,000 apiece for 500-124, 550-137 and 600-150. He had bests of a .267 average, 16 homers and 50 RBIs in 103 games last season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/04/bader-agrees-to-10-4m-2-year-contract-with-cardinals/ | 2022-04-05T01:06:58Z |
LONDON, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meco Limited (mecobit) unveiled the much-anticipated Ultimate Solar Power System (a solar power system with amazing backups and cryptocurrency miners) at an elite launch event at the Hong Kong Technology Bureau in August 2022.
Compact Solar Station Solar Panel Kit (Complete) Solar Array M4000 Highlights One of the most memorable solar powered crypto equipment in the world. Essential equipment that helps keep running or affects equipment such as appliances, dryers, pool siphons or electric car chargers, or even cryptocurrency mining equipment. We are looking for a boost from the global problems of fossil fuel by-products, high levels of electricity consumption. "It improves the way we approach imagination and planning. Moreover, make this progress reasonable for the customer," said B. FRANCI, CEO of MECO LIMITED.
With the solar-focused part of the controlled hash rate seemingly easy to develop, many see the potential for sustainable electricity use in Bitcoin mining as a cycle of justice – Mecobit provides an extreme boost to cryptocurrency mining by enabling the mission to use sustainable electricity. The cheapest electricity imaginable will encourage more tasks to focus exclusively on environmentally friendly sources such as solar energy.
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Capacity: BTC-4850 TH/s, ETH/ETC-20000 MH/s
Calculation: SHA256, Ethash
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- M100 miner:
Hash Rate: BTC 450TH/s, ETH/ETC 2000MH/s
Power: 1400 watts
Calculation: SHA256, Ethash
Connection: Ethernet/Wireless
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Hash Rate: BTC 650 TH/s, ETH/ETC 2300 MH/s
Power: 1800 watts
Calculation: SHA256, Ethash
Connection: Ethernet/Wireless
About Mecobit
It was launched in 2015 with the determination to create and demonstrate to the world a solar-powered digital currency mine, and depending on the miner's inclination, Ethash, SHA-256 or Scrypt innovations can be used. The organization says it is the absolute first solar-powered digital currency mining project on Earth. "We need to disrupt the solar charger business by providing more power at a more reasonable value than was recently thought to be the case." - B. Franci (founder). Based on Chiswick High Road in London, UK, Mecobit has locations in various urban communities around the world, including the US. Additional information about the organization and its projects is available on the organization's website www.mecobit.com
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Veteran Bankers Jeffrey Thomas, James Divver to Deliver Business Lending Services
TACOMA, Wash., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) ("Columbia"), today announced the expansion of its Business Lending Division into Utah with the hires of veteran Salt Lake City-area bankers Jeffrey Thomas and James Divver.
Thomas and Divver, both with more than 20 years of banking leadership experience in Utah, will build a team dedicated to delivering the full suite of business lending services that Columbia offers across a footprint that also includes Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. The executives will pair Columbia's resources, technology and breadth of services with deep Utah market expertise and local decision-making to serve Utah businesses and residents.
"Our expansion into Utah is a logical extension of our growing Western footprint and a timely opportunity to enter one of the region's strongest markets with proven local leaders who are well-positioned to ramp up quickly and make a substantial impact," said Clint Stein, president and CEO of Columbia.
"Utah is one of the best places in the country to live and work, with a rapidly growing business community we are thrilled to join," Stein continued. "The economy is diverse and poised for continued expansion. We aim to be the best regional bank in the West, and Utah is an important part of the big picture for Columbia."
Last year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Utah's economy No. 1 among all 50 states. Utah was also the second-fastest growing state in the country in 2021, trailing only Idaho, according to U.S. Census Bureau population data. Over the past decade, the state consistently ranked among the top 10 in the country in terms of net in-migration and economic growth.
Thomas joins as a Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Lead. He will spearhead Columbia's Utah operations. Thomas most recently was Senior Vice President and Business Banking Market Leader for U.S. Bank in the Salt Lake City area. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at Zions Bank in Utah. A graduate of the University of Utah, he also earned an MBA from Westminster College. Thomas is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at University of Washington as well.
"Utah boasts a robust talent pool from which I am confident we will attract the deep team of local bankers we need to exceed the expectations of customers throughout the state," Thomas said. "Our plan is to quickly build a full-service team, beginning with a loan production office in the Salt Lake City area."
Thomas is accompanied by Divver, who joins as a Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer.
Divver was previously Senior Vice President of Government Relations for Zions Bank. Over two decades at Zions, he held positions of increasing responsibility. During his tenure, he oversaw the bank's sales resource team, private/executive banking, new business, and Zions Insurance Agency. Divver holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Utah.
Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) is the holding company of Columbia Bank, a Washington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with locations throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. The bank has been named one of Puget Sound Business Journal's "Washington's Best Workplaces," more than 10 times. Columbia was named on the Forbes 2022 list of "America's Best Banks" marking 11 consecutive years on the publication's list of top financial institutions. More information about Columbia can be found on its website at www.columbiabank.com.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Natera, Inc. ("Natera") (NASDAQ: NTRA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Natera, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/natera-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=28377&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Natera includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
Aggrieved Natera investors only have until June 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 2, to discuss the hardware, technology demonstrations, and science experiments, including a new climate research investigation, headed to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's 25th commercial resupply mission for NASA. Audio of the teleconference will be streamed live on the agency's website.
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, June 9 at 10:45 a.m. to launch its cargo Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
One of the primary payloads aboard the cargo flight is the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation or EMIT. This tool will identify the composition of mineral dust from Earth's arid regions and analyze dust carried through the atmosphere from deserts to see what effects it has on the planet, further advancing NASA's data contributions to monitoring climate change.
The media call also will highlight experiments studying the aging of immune cells and the potential to reverse those effects during post-flight recovery, an investigation of how sutured wounds heal in microgravity, and a student experiment testing a concrete alternative for potential use in future lunar and Martian habitats.
Teleconference participants include:
- Kirt Costello, NASA's chief scientist for the International Space Station Program Research Office
- Dr. Robert Green, principal investigator for the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)
- James Wall and Jocelyn Hoang Thai from the Stanford student experiment, Biopolymer Research for In-Situ Capabilities
- Dr. Monica Monici, principal investigator of the Suture in Space study
- Dr. Sonja Schrepfer, principal investigator for the Immunosenescence experiment
- Dr. Janet Jansson, principal investigator of the DynaMoS investigation
To participate in the call, media must contact Gina Anderson at least two hours prior to the start of the call for dial-in details at: gina.n.anderson@nasa.gov.
The public can submit questions on social media using #AskNASA.
Cargo resupply from U.S. companies ensures a national capability to deliver critical science research to the space station, significantly increasing NASA's ability to conduct
new investigations at the only laboratory in space.
The International Space Station is a convergence of science, technology, and human innovation that demonstrates new technologies and enables research not possible on Earth. NASA recently celebrated 21 years of continuous human presence aboard the orbiting laboratory, which has hosted 258 people and a variety of international and commercial spacecraft. The space station remains the springboard to NASA's next great leaps in exploration, including future human missions to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
Members of the public can attend the launch virtually and receive mission updates. To participate, members of the public can register for email updates to stay up to date on mission information, mission highlights, and interaction opportunities.
For launch countdown coverage, NASA's launch blog, and more information about the mission, visit:
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Ginni Thomas’ emails deepen her involvement in 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a conservative political activist, urged Republican lawmakers in Arizona after the 2020 presidential election to choose their own slate of electors, arguing that results giving Joe Biden a victory in the state were marred by fraud.
The revelations first published by The Washington Post on Friday show that Thomas was more involved than previously known in efforts, based on unsubstantiated claims of fraud, to overturn Biden’s victory and keep then-President Donald Trump in office.
In the days after The Associated Press and other news organizations called the presidential election for Biden, Thomas emailed two lawmakers in Arizona to urge them to choose “a clean slate of Electors” and “stand strong in the face of political and media pressure.” The AP obtained the emails under the state’s open records law.
Thomas also had written to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in the weeks following the election encouraging him to work to overturn Biden’s victory and keep Trump in office, according to text messages first reported by the Post and CBS News.
Thomas was a staunch Trump supporter who acknowledged she attended the Jan. 6 “Stop the Steal” rally on the Ellipse but left before Trump spoke and his supporters later stormed the Capitol.
She has been critical of the ongoing congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 violence, including signing onto a letter to House Republicans calling for the expulsion of Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois from the GOP conference for joining the Jan. 6 congressional committee.
Justice Thomas, meanwhile, has taken part in the court’s consideration of lawsuits challenging the election results. The court turned away every challenge without a hearing, though Thomas was among three conservative justices who said cases from Pennsylvania should be heard. In February 2021, Thomas called the cases an “ideal opportunity” to address an important question whether state lawmakers or state courts get the last word about the manner in which federal elections are carried out.
In January, Thomas was the lone member of the court who supported a bid by Trump to withhold documents from the Jan 6. committee. The documents were held by the National Archives and Records Administration and included presidential diaries, visitor logs, speech drafts and handwritten notes dealing with Jan. 6 from Meadows’ files.
Thomas did not immediately respond to a request for comment, made to the court Friday.
Democratic lawmakers have called on Thomas to step aside from election-related cases, but he has given no indication he intends to do so.
The latest disclosure comes at a time when Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an internal investigation into the leaking of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, in one of the court’s most prominent cases in decades, and opinion polls have shown a loss of public confidence in the institution.
Thomas was referencing the leaked opinion at a conference in Dallas last week when he talked about the damage to the court. “I wonder how long we’re going to have these institutions at the rate we’re undermining them.”
Ginni Thomas has said she and the justice keep their work separate. “Like so many married couples, we share many of the same ideals, principles, and aspirations for America. But we have our own separate careers, and our own ideas and opinions too. Clarence doesn’t discuss his work with me, and I don’t involve him in my work,” Thomas told the Washington Free Beacon in an interview published in March.
Thomas sent emails to Arizona House Speaker Rusty Bowers and Rep. Shawnna Bolick, who this year is running for Arizona secretary of state. That would make her the top elections administrator in Arizona.
She wrote them again on Dec. 13, the day before electors met in state capitols around the country to formally cast their votes for president.
“As state lawmakers, you have the Constitutional power and authority to protect the integrity of our elections — and we need you to exercise that power now!” the email said. “Never before in our nation’s history have our elections been so threatened by fraud and unconstitutional procedures.”
Bowers dismissed the idea of replacing Arizona’s electors shortly after the election. The following year, Bolick introduced a bill that would have allowed the Legislature to overturn any presidential election results for any reason, and replace the electors.
Bolick has said her legislation would have made the process more bipartisan by requiring a two-thirds vote, but the text of the proposal calls for a simple majority. In any event, Bowers essentially killed the legislation before it ever came to a vote.
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Associated Press writer Bob Christie contributed to this report from Phoenix. Cooper also reported from Phoenix.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — If you’re hoping to roll into the airport with cocaine, you can count on getting caught.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports that officers found a wheelchair packed with 23 pounds of cocaine at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Tuesday.
CPD says Alexander A. Lopez-Morel, 22, flew into the U.S. from the Dominican Republic. Officers investigated the chair and found four packages of a white substance inside the seat cushions. The substance tested positive for cocaine.
Investigators weighed the packages and discovered that it added up to more than 23 pounds. They estimated the street value at $378,000.
Lopez-Morel was arrested and charged with felony trafficking in cocaine. The cocaine and wheelchair were turned over to Homeland Security Investigations special agents, Queen City’s Border Enforcement Security Team and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
“This seizure demonstrates the dynamic border environment in which CBP officers operate at CLT,” said Barry Chastain, CBP area port director for Charlotte. “Our officers are determined to adapt and respond to these threats in an effort to stop narcotics reaching our communities.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/wheelchair-packed-with-23-pounds-of-cocaine-found-at-north-carolina-airport/ | 2022-06-03T23:39:05Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LP First Capital ("LPFC"), a private equity firm with offices in Austin and New York, is pleased to announce the formation of Ripple Learning LLC ("Ripple"). Ripple, an emerging leader in vocational education, aims to address the workforce gap in blue collar labor, starting with hands-on HVAC technician training and education.
Ripple has partnered with Tech Zone HVAC/R School ("Tech Zone"), headquartered in Irving, TX, to place their graduates at leading HVAC contractors across the US. Tech Zone, together with job placement and staffing solutions provided by Ripple, offers a hands-on formula for HVAC technician development, a critical enabler to address the nationwide HVAC technician shortage.
In partnership with Tech Zone, Jeremiah Sawyer, a respected investor, and vocational training executive, is serving as Ripple's CEO. "We provide a hands-on learning environment so that graduates enter the workforce confident and competent. Our programs are designed to take someone with no experience and get them qualified to enter the workforce on a quick timeline. We offer a pathway into a career that is attainable, affordable, and practical," said Jeremiah.
"The vocational education industry is broken and not supplying enough graduates to satisfy the demand of local companies," said Thomas Ince, Managing Partner, and Founder of LP First Capital. "The team at Ripple will change that through its hybrid, hands-on training format."
Griffin Frey PLLC provided legal counsel to LP First Capital. Thomas Ince (LP First Capital), Jeremiah Sawyer (Ripple Learning), and Michael Sommerdorf (LP First Capital) will serve on Ripple's Board of Directors.
LP First Capital is a private investment firm with experience creating super-regional and national platforms by leveraging its expertise in mergers & acquisitions, profit center integration, and team building to drive performance. Headquartered in Austin, TX, LP First Capital maintains an active presence in much of the Southwest, Southeast, and Midwest markets as it continues to take interest in building best-in-class businesses within traditionally fragmented industries. Learn more at LPFirstCapital.com.
Ripple Learning is an emerging leader in vocational education. Ripple aims to address the expanding blue collar workforce gap, starting with HVACR technicians, through its partnerships with well-established hands-on technical trade schools across the US. Ripples mission is to disrupt the current state of education and graduate students will little to no debt, while assisting its students with job placement and career readiness. Learn more at RippleLearning.com.
Tech Zone, headquartered in Irving, TX, is a trade school dedicated to providing graduates with the skills needed to be a HVAC technician. Tech Zone offers its students hands-on training programs to troubleshoot and repair air conditioning equipment in as little as 2 weeks. Learn more at TechZoneHVACR.com.
Media Contact: Jeremiah Sawyer; Jeremiah@ripplelearning.com
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- The national delinquency rate edged up to 2.89% in July – driven by a 4% increase in early-stage delinquencies – but remains just 14 basis points higher than the record low set in May of this year
- Serious delinquencies – loans 90 or more days past due, but not yet in active foreclosure – pulled back in July after worsening for the first time in 22 months in June
- The number of seriously delinquent loans curing to current has dropped steadily over recent months, from 104K in March to 58K in July, indicating that the easiest workouts have likely been completed
- Foreclosure starts retreated 25% from June for a total of 17.7K starts – some 55% below pre-pandemic levels for the month of July – equating to just 3% of 90+ day past-due loans
- Though still up from record lows that came from widespread moratoriums and forbearance protections last year, the number of loans in active foreclosure declined slightly by 6K in July
- Prepayment activity dropped by another 18% in July and is now down by 67% from the same time last year as rising rates put downward pressure on both purchase and refinance lending
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) reports the following "first look" at July 2022 month-end mortgage performance statistics derived from its loan-level database representing the majority of the national mortgage market.
Total U.S. loan delinquency rate (loans 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure): 2.89%
Month-over-month change: 1.98%
Year-over-year change: -30.17%
Total U.S. foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate: 0.35%
Month-over-month change: -2.95%
Year-over-year change: 31.47%
Total U.S. foreclosure starts: 17,700
Month-over-month change: -25.63%
Year-over-year change: 321.43%
Monthly prepayment rate (SMM): 0.66%
Month-over-month change: -18.37%
Year-over-year change: -67.35%
Foreclosure sales as % of 90+: 0.52%
Month-over-month change: -1.35%
Year-over-year change: 200.75%
Number of properties that are 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure: 1,543,000
Month-over-month change: 32,000
Year-over-year change: -663,000
Number of properties that are 90 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure: 594,000
Month-over-month change: -5,000
Year-over-year change: -853,000
Number of properties in foreclosure pre-sale inventory: 184,000
Month-over-month change: -6,000
Year-over-year change: 44,000
Number of properties that are 30 or more days past due or in foreclosure: 1,728,000
Month-over-month change: 28,000
Year-over-year change: -618,000
For a more detailed view of this month's "first look" data, please visit the Black Knight newsroom. The company will provide a more in-depth review of this data in its monthly Mortgage Monitor report, which includes an analysis of data supplemented by detailed charts and graphs that reflect trend and point-in-time observations. The Mortgage Monitor report will be available online by Sept. 7, 2022. For more information about gaining access to Black Knight's loan-level database, please send an email to Mortgage.Monitor@bkfs.com.
Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) is an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage lending and servicing and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets. Businesses leverage our robust, integrated solutions across the entire homeownership life cycle to help retain existing customers, gain new customers, mitigate risk and operate more effectively.
Our clients rely on our proven, comprehensive, scalable products and our unwavering commitment to delivering superior client support to achieve their strategic goals and better serve their customers. For more information on Black Knight, please visit www.blackknightinc.com.
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RUNNEMEDE, N.J. (AP) — LeBron James might be on the cusp of setting another record.
And someone will have to pay a lot of money to make it happen.
A one-of-a-kind James trading card — called the “Triple Logoman” — is up for auction this month, with some believing that it wind up as the most expensive card ever sold. The current record is $6.6 million that was spent for a Honus Wagner trading card last year.
The Wagner card is more than 100 years old. The James card is part of Panini’s 2020-21 “Flawless” collection, and features the NBA logo patch from three of his jerseys, one each from his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers.
“The card stands out like no other card in the history of the industry,” said Ken Goldin, the founder and executive chairman of the collectibles marketplace Goldin — which is auctioning the card this month. “Typically, it’s the older vintage cards that are very valuable. … But there’s really never been a card this popular before it was even pulled from a pack.”
Through Wednesday afternoon, bidding was at $1.7 million. The auction continues through June 25.
Panini created only five “Triple Logoman” cards, and James’ further stands out as the lone one featuring three patches from a single player. The hunt was frenzied, with even rapper Drake getting involved and purchasing packs with hopes of landing the James card.
The card was found earlier this year, and Goldin got the right to handle its sale.
James already can say he’s been the featured athlete on the highest-priced basketball trading card in history. A card from his rookie season sold for $5.2 million last year.
“It’s got a reasonable shot of passing $5.2 million,” Goldin said. “This, to me, is an iconic card, and if it can break that record, it just shows people how valuable trading cards can be and that it does not have to be 100 years old. I think it’s really going to encourage people to go out to their local stores, go out to their hobby shops, go out to the Targets and Walmarts and buy packs of cards and rip them open trying to find the next golden ticket.”
James is No. 2 on the NBA’s career scoring list, and on pace to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the top spot next season.
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More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/lebron-trading-card-could-fetch-record-price-at-auction/ | 2022-06-16T16:01:56Z |
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Teladoc Health, Inc. ("Teladoc" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDOC). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Teladoc and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 27, 2022, Teladoc announced its first quarter 2022 financial results, including revenue of $565.4 million, which missed consensus estimates by $3.23 million, and "[n]et loss per share of $41.58, primarily driven by [a] non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $6.6 billion or $41.11 per share[,]" prompting multiple analyst downgrades on the Company's stock. On this news, Teladoc's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on April 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Organization calls on citizens, nonprofits and corporations to recognize volunteers in their communities and learn best ways to engage as the need for volunteers rises.
ATLANTA, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, today launched its third annual Global Volunteer Month. Occurring each April, Global Volunteer Month was established to inspire and activate volunteers in support of the most vulnerable populations and to tackle society's greatest challenges. This year, Points of Light is leading a joint effort with leading sponsor Phillips 66 and supporting sponsor The UPS Foundation to encourage individuals, nonprofits and corporate partners to recognize individual action and inspire more people to volunteer in their communities.
"Throughout the pandemic and most recently surrounding the war in Ukraine, we have seen powerful and inspiring stories of people rising to the occasion to support their neighbors and people around the world," said Natalye Paquin, president and CEO of Points of Light. "During times of uncertainty like these, one thing we can be certain of is that the most powerful force of change in our world is the individual – one person making a positive difference – and Global Volunteer Month is our opportunity to recognize them and inspire others in the process."
Research shows that 87% of people will make time for a worthwhile volunteer opportunity, yet 44% are unsure how to get involved or where to find opportunities to volunteer. Individuals, nonprofits, companies, and government officials seeking to get involved can download resources from Points of Light, including creative ideas to make the most of Global Volunteer Month. They can also visit Points of Light Engage, the world's largest digital hub of virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities with resources from over 170 local Points of Light affiliates, to learn what individual communities need.
"Companies, nonprofits and governments alike have a unique and critical role to play as partners in fostering a thriving society," said Claudia Kreisle, manager of social impact at Phillips 66. "At Phillips 66, we believe actions speak louder than words. That's why we're proud to partner once again with Points of Light to inspire action and support our communities' most pressing needs during Global Volunteer Month."
Points of Light's Global Volunteer Month is a cross-industry collaboration with partners spanning the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Some of the brands recognizing and activating during April include: Lowe's, AARP, Thrive Global, Deloitte, Chicago White Sox, Gas South, AmeriCorps, America's Service Commissions, Heart of America and Voices for National Service.
State governments across the country have joined in to recognize volunteers during Global Volunteer Month. Georgia, Michigan and a growing list of other states have issued formal proclamations honoring the millions of individuals who volunteer throughout the year.
Those who wish to participate in Global Volunteer Month are encouraged to use #GlobalVolunteerMonth for social media posts related to Global Volunteer Month.
About Points of Light
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 177 affiliates across 38 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 5 million volunteers in 16 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org.
About Phillips 66
Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company. With a portfolio of Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, and Marketing and Specialties businesses, the company processes, transports, stores and markets fuels and products globally. Phillips 66 Partners, the company's master limited partnership, is integral to the portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,000 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $56 billion of assets as of Dec. 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.phillips66.com or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.
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On the anniversary of the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium, professional engineer and expert witness Greg Batista, PE is releasing his new book exploring the possible causes.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The day a residential condominium in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, Greg Batista visited the site, began examining the evidence, and spoke with the media as a subject expert while trying to help make sense of the calamity. His new book, Negligence! Averting Disaster at Your Building, examines how this tragedy could have easily been avoided, and how condominiums can immediately implement strategies to substantially increase a building's useful life.
From his 30-plus years in engineering and construction, Batista has a unique vantage point on the inner workings of the construction, concrete repair, and structural engineering industry in South Florida. In fact, he was hired by and visited Champlain Towers in 2017. He provides key insights on the confluence of issues that attributed to the deadliest building failure in modern history. More than an investigation into a specific incident, the book is an exposé on the flaws in the entire system that made such an occurrence possible.
Having held top management positions in world-class construction and development companies, Batista has become a recognized and established name in the design and engineering industry in Florida through large-scale commercial, residential, and concrete restoration and repair projects in the US and Puerto Rico, and is a sought-after expert witness and forensic engineer.
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Reflecting on his experience dealing with aging and deteriorating residential buildings Batista said, "I've been to many buildings where I've told the owners, 'Hey, you need to perform these repairs, there are cracks here. It could be something serious.'" Many times his warnings go unheeded.
As a poignant case study, Batista points to what could have gone wrong at Champlain Towers South to lead to its collapse on June 24, 2021, killing 98. From its original design and construction in an era of cutting corners to maintenance issues and deterioration which could have weakened the structure, Batista raises questions that he encourages all large building residents, owners, and managers to consider regarding their own buildings.
The book exposes how widespread these issues are among aging buildings today. "I hope the book is a resource for owners, property managers, residents, and other real estate professionals to handle growing concerns about structures that—without proper maintenance—may have deadly weaknesses," Batista says. He provides actionable advice for reforms ranging from infrastructure investment and legislation to maintenance, inspections, and painting.
For more information visit www.askgbatista.com/books/. Negligence! Averting Disaster at Your Building, is available from major booksellers; to be published June 24, 2022.
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negligence.book@gmail.com
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“I wish I would’ve held on longer,” said the father of a teen missing in Orange Beach waters
By Lacey Beasley
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ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WALA) — he unimaginable happened to a Louisiana family vacationing in Orange Beach. Saturday, their 14-year-old son was swept into rough waters and has not yet been found.
This was their first time in Orange Beach, and they planned on staying just one day to celebrate their son Tyreke Walker’s 14th birthday, which was only three days prior.
“I just wish that he comes back,” said his mother, Canhtam Nguyen.
Dangerous rough waters roped him in Saturday evening, just after beach flags were upgraded from red to double red, according to Orange Beach Fire Rescue.
His dad, Clint was almost swept away with him. He was later rushed to the emergency room due to excessive water inhalation.
He told FOX 10 of those last moments with his son.
“He’s like ‘I’m sorry, I can’t come back,’” said Clint Walker, father. “I grabbed him, and I had him, but the water was just pulling us and pulling us. Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to make it. I lost his grip. I kept getting thrown to the bottom of the water, and somehow, I made it to shore, and he didn’t. I just wish I would’ve held on longer.”
Orange Beach Fire Rescue transitioned the search from sea to shore, combing the beaches for any sign of Tyreke.
“Right now, our efforts are wanting to bring closure to the family as much as possible, but it’s really a waiting game at this point trying to recover the child,” said Bruce Nelson, battalion chief.
The family also pleaded to be on the lookout.
“If there’s any signs at all,” said Nguyen. “I know that there’s a chance he might not even be on Orange Beach anymore, just please. I just want to see him. I just want him home with the family. I don’t want that to be the last moment I saw him.”
While searching for their son, they were also searching for a Good Samaritan.
“I don’t know the guy’s name, but in the heat of the moment when everything was happening, there was another dude that went out to go save him,” said Walker. “I just want to tell him personally thank you for trying to help save my son.”
As the search for Tyreke continues, they expressed their deepest thank you to Orange Beach Fire Rescue, police, lifeguards, and anyone who’s helped try to find their son.
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Results show that the validated proteomics predictor has even greater predictive performance to determine risk of spontaneous preterm birth
SALT LAKE CITY, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sera Prognostics Inc., The Pregnancy Company® (NASDAQ: SERA), focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, today announced the publication of improved PreTRM® test performance using women from the Proteomic Assessment of Preterm Risk (PAPR) clinical study whose pregnancy outcomes are aligned with updated ACOG gestational age dating guidelines. The newly published article reports:
- A greater observed sensitivity of 88% at 75% specificity, which represent increases of 17% and 1%, respectively, relative to all subjects
- An improved performance was also demonstrated over an expanded 18-20 weeks' gestational age time interval for performing PreTRM testing, consistent with the timeframe of routine obstetric visits during pregnancy
- A negative predictive value of 99% for the test, at its validated threshold
"Beyond increased performance, these data show that the PreTRM® test can also be offered more conveniently to women over a broader time interval during pregnancy, typically months before preterm delivery occurs," said Michael Foley, MD, Sera's Chief Medical Officer. "A PreTRM® test higher risk result reflects a similar risk as is revealed by traditional assessment techniques, but the PreTRM® test identifies far more patients who are at risk of premature delivery. Furthermore, the reported 99% negative predictive value of the PreTRM® test means that women not found to be at higher risk of preterm delivery can have very high confidence of not delivering a premature infant."
"These new data demonstrate substantially improved PreTRM® test predictive performance over an expanded blood draw window when gestational age is known with more accuracy, as the first and only broadly validated commercially available blood test for prematurity risk is made even more available to physicians and their patients," said Gregory C. Critchfield, MD, MS, Chairman and CEO of Sera Prognostics. "Sera's pioneering work in the pregnancy space highlights the power of our proteomics and bioinformatics approach to provide valuable information to women and their physicians to enable proactive care in a greater number of pregnancies that are truly at higher risk of preterm delivery."
The PreTRM® test was developed and validated for prediction of spontaneous preterm birth broadly in the U.S. in the Proteomic Assessment of Preterm Risk (PAPR) study. In a subsequent large prospective U.S. study, the Multicenter Assessment of a Spontaneous Preterm Birth Risk Predictor (TREETOP), the biomarkers were demonstrated to be predictive of very early preterm birth of any cause, length of neonatal hospital stay, and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The new data reported here, "Better Estimation of Spontaneous Preterm Birth Prediction Performance Through Improved Gestational Age Dating" (https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/10/2885/htm), were published as a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, showing that the PreTRM® test provides highly accurate predictions that are confirmed when outcomes are known more reliably.
About Sera Prognostics, Inc.
Sera Prognostics is a leading health diagnostics company dedicated to improving the lives of women and babies through precision pregnancy care. Sera's mission is to deliver early, pivotal information in pregnancy to physicians, enabling them to improve the health of their patients, resulting in reductions in the costs of healthcare delivery. Sera has a robust pipeline of innovative diagnostic tests focused on the early prediction of preterm birth risk and other complications of pregnancy. Sera's precision medicine PreTRM® Test reports to a physician the individualized risk of spontaneous premature delivery in a pregnancy, enabling earlier proactive interventions in women with higher risk. Sera Prognostics is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
About Preterm Birth
Preterm birth is defined as any birth before 37 weeks' gestation and is the leading cause of illness and death in newborns. The 2021 March of Dimes Report Card shows that more than one in ten infants is born prematurely. Prematurity is associated with a significantly increased risk of major long-term medical complications, including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, chronic respiratory illness, intellectual disability, seizures, and vision and hearing loss, and can generate significant costs throughout the lives of affected children. The annual health care costs to manage short- and long-term complications of prematurity in the United States were estimated to be approximately $25 billion for 2016.
About the PreTRM® Test
The PreTRM® test is the only broadly validated, commercially available blood-based biomarker test that provides an early, accurate and individualized risk prediction for spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic singleton pregnancies. The PreTRM® test measures and analyzes proteins in the blood that are highly predictive of preterm birth. The PreTRM® test permits physicians to identify, during the 19th or 20th week of pregnancy, which women are at increased risk for preterm birth, enabling more informed, personalized clinical decisions based on each woman's individual risk. The PreTRM® test is ordered by a medical professional.
Sera Prognostics, the Sera Prognostics logo, The Pregnancy Company, and PreTRM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sera Prognostics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to women not found to be at higher risk of preterm delivery by the PreTRM® test having extremely high confidence of not delivering a premature infant; and the company's strategic directives under the caption "About Sera Prognostics, Inc." These "forward-looking statements" are based on management's current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: net losses, cash generation, and the potential need to raise more capital; revenues from the PreTRM test representing substantially all Company revenues to date; the need for broad scientific and market acceptance of the PreTRM test; a concentrated number of material customers; our ability to introduce new products; potential competition; our proprietary biobank; critical suppliers; the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our operations, as well as the business or operations of third parties with whom we conduct business; estimates of total addressable market opportunity and forecasts of market growth; potential third-party payer coverage and reimbursement; new reimbursement methodologies applicable to the PreTRM test, including new CPT codes and payment rates for those codes; changes in FDA regulation of laboratory-developed tests; the intellectual property rights protecting our tests and market position; and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" contained in our Final Prospectus on Form S-1, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2021, as well as any updates to those risk factors filed from time to time in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, or Current Reports on Form 8-K. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.
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Cordura, Superior Group of Companies, Workwear Outfitters, Among Industry's Award Winners
EVANSTON, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Network American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) announced the winners of its 2022 Innovation Awards, a program that recognizes unique design, advanced technology and excellence within the public safety uniform, image apparel, and workwear industry.
"Innovation it the backbone of every industry. We are proud our network is leading the charge," noted Rick Levine, NAUMD executive director.
Workwear Outfitters' Bulwark FR Fleece Hoodie won for the HoodShield™ integrated face cover. And Red Kap's Performance Work Hoodie with SafeCinch™ by Workwear Outfitters was awarded best garment for function.
Smith & Warren won for its Birmingham Alabama Police Department badge with a recreation of the Birmingham city skyline and iconic buildings. The technology award was given to Kora™ Scanner by BodiData, a body scanner that captures every measurement and curve of a fully clothed person's body.
Carrington Textiles' Hawksbill and Orca fabrics were recognized as the first workwear fabrics with a polyester that biodegrades. In the garment comfort category, COBMEX® Contemporary Collection won for garments with a retail hand without compromising durability.
5.11 Tactical won the footwear category for the A/T™ 8 HD Boot. The U.S. Marshall's 50th Anniversary Badge by Blackinton was recognized for a digital "unlimited coloring" method.
Exenta from Aptean was recognized for its software Aptean Shopfloor Control that is a real-time manufacturing execution system. Cordura® Fabric Finder from Invista received the award in the digital services category.
Logistik Unicorp was recognized for the manufacture of its Made in Germany Level 2 Face Masks. And the Decoration Category award went to Penn Emblem for the Delaware Valley Sports Center PVC emblems.
Superior Group of Companies/CID was recognized for its WonderWink unified branding program.
"It was important to me to see how the applicants approached the word 'innovation'," noted Michael Schwarz of Stan Herman Studio, who served as a judge. "I appreciated those that saw that community impact, sustainability and forward-thinking design is all necessary to create meaningful programs today."
The NAUMD is a non-profit global network of companies that outfit hundreds of millions of workers around the world. The association believes heroes wear uniforms, that uniforms empower employees and that uniform companies make good corporate citizens.
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Seasoned Financial Services Executive Brings Award-Winning Digital Workplace Expertise to Growing Workforce
WILMINGTON, Del., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlette Holdings, Inc., a leading financial technology company operating the Best Egg financial platform, announces that Graham Kennedy has joined the team as Managing Director, Head of People and Workplaces, a new role the company created this year. He is responsible for overseeing the company's human resources organization and people strategy, focusing on all aspects of HR, including talent strategies, employee experience, performance management, leadership development, and workforce digital and physical environments.
"This new leadership role highlights, among other things, the investments our company is making to scale and grow our multi-product business while embracing the remote/hybrid, flexible workplace," said Frank Borchert, Chief Administrative and Chief Legal Officer for Best Egg. "I look forward to building on Graham's expertise to grow our people in line with our business goals while maintaining the personality of our company that continues to make us a sought-after place to work."
Since its launch in 2014, Best Egg has focused on helping people feel more confident about their finances by offering fast, simple, and convenient ways for them to pay for things beyond their everyday needs, especially when they have limited savings to absorb unplanned expenses. Best Egg's personal loan products have seen tremendous growth in the past two years, accelerating to $19B of loans with solid credit performance. The company has also diversified its offering, introducing the Best Egg Visa® Credit Card and the free Best Egg Financial Health tool in 2021 and announcing $225 million in equity funding in March 2022.
"I am thrilled to join the Best Egg team at this important time to help shape the people and culture strategy," said Graham Kennedy, Managing Director, Head of People and Workplaces for Best Egg. "I look forward to entering the fintech space and partnering with such a fantastic leadership team. Together, we aim to build a great brand and workplace that will attract and engage the best talent in the U.S."
Kennedy joins with two decades of experience in financial services with Fidelity Investments. His broad range of knowledge as an executive in technology, operations, and strategy gives him a unique perspective to lead the growth of a modern HR and Facilities organization. He is passionate about developing the workplace of the future, shaping employer brand perceptions, and building a culture of innovation and inclusion. He was named a Digital Workplace Leader of the Year by Digital Workplace Group in 2020 and 2021.
Best Egg continues growing and adding hundreds of new members to its team. Learn more about open positions on the Best Egg careers page.
About Marlette Holdings, Inc.
Marlette Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology provider whose subsidiaries develop and operate Best Egg, a financial health platform that provides lending products and resources focused on helping people feel more confident as they manage their everyday finances. Since March 2014, Best Egg has delivered over $19 billion in consumer personal loans with strong credit performance, welcomed 227,000 members to the recently launched Best Egg Financial Health platform, and empowered over 68,000 cardmembers who carry the new Best Egg Credit Card in their wallet. For more information, visit bestegg.com.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luster Products, the leading manufacturer of premium personal care products providing daily maintenance and styling solutions for all hair types and textures for the last 65 years, has expanded its Luster's Pink product range with the launch of a Comfort Oil scalp serum and an updated look for its classic Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion and Glosser.
The Luster's Pink Comfort Oil scalp serum is formulated with an outstanding combination of rich natural oils and botanical extracts that effectively soothes and calms dry, itchy scalps with a comforting tingle you can feel. It also delivers brilliant shine to dry, dull hair.
"With the introduction of our Comfort Oil, we wanted to address common concerns we hear from consumers about the various scalp conditions they experience while wearing different looks; especially, protective styles such as braids, wigs or sew-in weaves, which can put extra tension on the scalp and increase the chance for build-up, dryness and irritation," said Resa Luster-Mac senior brand manager and third generation Luster executive at Luster Products. "Our new Comfort Oil scalp serum will help to relieve and alleviate some of these scalp challenges from the very first use."
The Comfort Oil joins Luster's Pink Natural Oil Blends collection which also includes its Lush Growth Oil and Trueshine Oil Mist:
- NEW - Luster's Pink Comfort Oil (4fl oz - $8.99) – This soothing scalp serum provides a comforting tingling sensation that calms scalp irritation and itchiness, relieves tension, and lubricates dry scalp and helps to prevent flaking. It can be used daily for all hair types and styles and is safe for color-treated hair.
The Comfort Oil is formulated with Peppermint Oil, Lavender Oil, Camphor, Aloe Vera, Clary Sage Oil, Rosemary Oil and more.
In addition to the introduction of the Comfort Oil, Luster's Pink is also revealing a new look for its Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion and Glosser.
"Our Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion, affectionately called "Pink Lotion" for short by our most supportive fans, and our Glosser have served multiple generations of consumers for more than 50 years, Luster-Mac added."
"This packaging update maintains classic characteristics of the original product, including their iconic formulas, while also adding subtle design elements that we hope will delight both existing and new consumers earning us a permanent spot in their beauty stash," she added.
- Luster's Pink Original Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion (8oz - $5.19) – Moisturizes extra dry hair and scalp. Fortified with vitamin E and provitamin B5, it nourishes, softens, smooths, boosts shine and improves the appearance of damaged hair. It eases combing, helping to minimize breakage and retain length.
The Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion is formulated with Provitamin B5 and Vitamin E.
- Luster's Pink Glosser (8oz - $4.69) –This frizz-fighting finishing mist delivers pure shine and smoothness to any style. It contains a blend of natural emollients, botanical extracts and vitamin E that revitalizes dull hair, leaving it silky with no build-up.
The Glosser is formulated with Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E.
Luster's Pink Comfort Oil is currently available exclusively at LusterProducts.com.
Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion and Glosser are available at LusterProducts.com, Walmart, Family Dollar, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, Sally Beauty and beauty supply stores nationwide.
Since 1967, ten years after the creation of Luster Products by Fred Luster, Sr., Luster's Pink® has provided daily hair care and styling products for all hair types and textures beginning with its now iconic Pink Oil Moisturizer Lotion from the Pink Classic collection as well as its Pink Kids, Moisture Maintenance and Shea Butter Coconut Oil collections. All Luster's Pink products are formulated with the best performing ingredients to moisturize, strengthen and shield hair against damage. For more information about Luster's Pink, visit www.LustersPink.com. You can also join the Luster's Pink conversation on Facebook.com/LustersPink, Instagram (@LustersPink), TikTok (@LustersPink) and Twitter (@LustersPink). To start your own conversation about the brand social media, use its official #LustersPink hashtag.
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Find your park: National parks waiving entrance fees to start National Park Week
(Gray News) - As part of National Park Week in April, all national parks will be waiving entrance fees to kick off the week of activities.
On April 16, guests can head to any national park for free, according to the National Park Service.
National Park Week 2022 will run from April 16-24. Parks across the country will host various special programs, events and digital experiences.
Representatives with the NPS said there are more than 400 national parks available to visit, and this year’s National Park Week theme is “sPark Connections.”
A list of this year’s theme days is below:
April 16: sPark Discovery National Park Week kicks off with a fee-free day to encourage everyone to find something new by visiting a national park, especially one that may be close to home, a park you haven’t considered visiting, or one you never realized is a national park! What new national park will you discover? #sParkDiscovery
April 17: sPark Creativity National parks have inspired artistic expression and creativity for generations. What is your park muse? What masterpiece can you create? #sParkCuriosity
April 18: sPark Collaboration We get along with a little help from our friends. Meet our many partners that help expand our reach and offerings and connect people to parks. How can you get involved or participate in opportunities? #sParkCollaboration
April 19: sPark Innovation The National Park Service incorporates the latest technology to support conservation and preservation efforts while consistently working to improve the visitor experience. How can we surprise you with innovation? #sParkInnovation
April 20: sPark Opportunities On Workforce Wednesday, learn about the work we do and the employment opportunities available in the National Park Service and with partner organizations. How can you join? #sParkOpportunities
April 21: sPark Preservation The National Park Service is a leader and partner in the preservation of historic, cultural, natural and recreational resources nationally—and even internationally! How can you get involved in preservation? #sParkPreservation
April 22: sPark Action On Earth Day, we look at the health of the environment and how we impact its well-being and vice versa. What actions can you do to contribute to a healthy world? #sParkAction
April 23: sPark Curiosity The National Park Service preserves and protects unique places with fascinating stories and unique landscapes. What are you curious about? What fascinating things can you discover? #sParkCuriosity
April 24: sPark Memories Generations of visitors have created lasting memories in national parks. What memories and traditions will you create? #sParkMemories
Find your nearest national park here. According to the park service, entrance fees are waived on the first day of National Park Week to encourage people to come out to enjoy their national parks.
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Better chance for storms on Tuesday
Front to bring some weekend rain
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Look for a few showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday as some additional moisture moves in across the area. The rain chance jumps up to 40% for late afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Not everyone will see the storms but expect to see some scattered showers and thunderstorm to develop inland and try to make a break toward the coast later in the day. We start off with generally sunny skies in the morning becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.
The highs over the next several days will be in the mid 80s near the coast and upper 80s well inland. Low temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s inland and near 70 at the beaches.
On Wednesday some slightly drier air will move in and the winds will shift a bit which means fewer storms in the afternoon as high pressure builds in from the west. We will see mostly sunny skies.
Thursday the rain chance drops to less than 20% as the aforementioned pattern gets a little stronger over the area. We will see mostly sunny skies on Thursday with highs near 90 away from the beach and mid 80s at the coast.
Friday pretty much stays that way and then we will see a big difference for the weekend as a weak cold front and weak disturbance begins to move in. Saturday we will see variable cloudiness with a good chance for showers and a few thunderstorms even during the morning hours as the front settles in. High temperatures will be a few degrees cooler due to the increase in cloud cover and some rain. Expect temperatures to warm into the mid 80s.
For Mother’s day look for variable cloudiness along with a 30% chance for a few showers along with an occasional thunderstorm or two. We will see a little more sunshine but still expect to see periods of clouds moving in and out.
For boaters on Tuesday look for winds out of the ESE at 10-15 knots and switching around to the W at 5-10 knots later in the day. Seas will be 1-2 feet and there will be a light chop on the bays and inland waters and a moderate chop offshore.
Winds will be increasing this weekend and there may be some boating advisories in place.
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ALBANY — Albany State University announced in a news release that an art exhibit for “Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art,” celebrating the passion of an ordinary couple who spent more than 35 years as devoted connoisseurs, building a collection of vivid artworks that are both resonant and remarkably personal, will be on view at the Arthur R. Berry Gallery in the ASU Dr. Joseph W. Holley Fine Arts Center through Aug. 24.
Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, or by appointment. Interested persons may contact Charles Williams at charles.williams@asurams.edu to inquire about individual or group visits.
“Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art” consists of 67 selected works from a body of art amassed over 35 years. Kerry Davis, a retired mailman, and Betty Davis, a former television news producer, gladly gave up many ordinary comforts in order to live with extraordinary paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures as their principal luxuries.
Their collection includes works by Romare Bearden, Beverly Buchanan, Elizabeth Catlett, Ernest T. Crichlow, Sam Gilliam, Loïs Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Gordon Parks, Alma Thomas and Charles White, but the Davises do not search exclusively for well-known and/or documented artists. Rather, the Davises say, they focus on the more meaningful task of gathering and preserving a range of artistic approaches to the black image, in order to console the psyche and contribute to a more authentic articulation of the self.
The result is an eclectic gathering of pieces crossing different media, subjects and styles by a group of artists of the African Diaspora who — in terms of training, experience and expression — are strikingly diverse but unified in their use of cultural and historical narratives.
As their collection has grown, so has the Davises’ storehouse of memories of discovering new works of art, building friendships with artists, and conversing with museum professionals and other collectors in their home. “Memories & Inspiration” brings together an awe-inspiring selection of works, but it is their personal resonance — their connection to the Davises’ hopes, passions, and everyday lives — that gives the collection its unique power.
Kerry Davis, a native of Atlanta, is a former sergeant of the United States Air Force, a retired carrier with the United States Postal Service, and an ordained deacon. He began collecting art in the mid-1980s in partnership with his wife, Betty, who shared his passion.
Begun originally with the modest aim of enhancing the interior decor of their mid-century split-level home in suburban Atlanta, the Davises’ collection has grown to more than 300 works by some of the most distinguished African American artists of the 20th century. Inspired by previous generations of African American art collectors who understood the importance of preserving cultural expression, memory, and imagery, Davis has sought to contribute to this legacy and be a source of inspiration for others in the community.
The Davis residence — dubbed an “In-Home Museum” by visiting neighbors, parishioners, and friends— serves as a meeting place and cultural hub for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. Kerry and Betty have two children and one granddaughter.
International Arts & Artists in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts internationally, through exhibitions, programs and services to artists, arts institutions, and the public. For more information, visit ArtsandArtists.org. | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/albany-state-university-to-showcase-african-american-art-collection/article_8381bd60-007a-11ed-b81c-973abc25cbe1.html | 2022-07-11T03:07:25Z |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoneweg U.S., LLC ("Stoneweg US"), a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily acquisitions and developments, today announced the acquisition of Ashford Apartments, a 312-unit, Class A community located in the heart of Houston, Texas. The investment marks the company's first acquisition in the ever-popular Houston MSA; the 5th largest MSA in the US.
"Historically, our Texas and neighboring Southwest market-based assets have performed well for us, so strategically, adding Houston to the mix made a lot of sense," said Matthew Levy, Head of Investments for Stoneweg US. "With population growth projections surpassing 60% over the next 10 years in Houston, and steady job creation to accompany the accelerated growth, we're extremely pleased to enter this robust market with such a high-caliber asset like Ashford Apartments."
Conveniently located 17 miles west of Downtown Houston in the heart of the Energy Corridor, Ashford Apartments features 312 luxury units with modern designs that include 10' ceilings, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats, keyless unit entry, hardwood floors, rich mahogany cabinetry, built-in wine cellars, and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural lighting. Exterior amenities, best-in-class and superior to those of neighboring communities, include a 2-story elite fitness center, bark park, cycling studio, and grilling stations and pergolas to accompany a generous resort-style pool. Ashford's ideal location offers immediate access to major highways for commuters traveling to popular Houston destinations and employment centers including the Energy Corridor, Texas Medical Center, and Downtown Houston, all home to some of the MSA's largest employers.
"An abbreviated value-add strategy is anticipated to be applied to the already excellent condition of Ashford Apartments, thus allowing us to focus our attention on maximizing operations and delivering strong, long-term results," said Director of Acquisitions, Garrett Pisarik.
RPM Living has been appointed to lead those efforts onsite and manage operations at Ashford Apartments.
About Stoneweg US: Stoneweg US is a multifamily real estate investment firm located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, FL, with a portfolio valuation of approximately $1.9 Billion comprised of ~14,000 units. Dedicated to redefining multifamily housing, Stoneweg US invests in, and develops, communities through sustainable housing solutions and proven value-add strategies to drive healthy returns and enhance the resident experience. For more information on Stoneweg US, please visit: www.stoneweg.us.
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2-year-old killed by farming equipment in Wisconsin, sheriff’s office says
WILTON, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) – A 2-year-old died Sunday following a farm machinery accident in Wisconsin, officials say.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders were called to an address in the town of Wilton shortly before noon.
The caller told dispatchers that the child had been run over by farm equipment and was unresponsive at the time. As soon as medical crews arrived, they began life-saving measures. The child, however, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff’s office did not release the name of the child.
The child’s death remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner’s Office. The sheriff’s office said no other information will be released at this time.
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At an inaugural celebratory event honoring creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship on April 28, 2022, Radicle Science, an AI-driven healthtech B-corp, is being honored by Connect SD with a "Cool Companies 2022" distinction for proving and predicting the effects of health and wellness products for the first time. At the Connect SD flagship event, Five Ten Thirty, Radicle Science will be recognized for its groundbreaking work in AI-driven healthtech, alongside other notable tech and LifeSci startups. In addition to its broad industry and nationwide contributions, Radicle Science has also made a meaningful impact on the local San Diego economy through its replicable, innovative business model that successfully integrates cutting-edge academic research and collaborations.
"Connect SD and other collaborative efforts from San Diego's entrepreneurial and academic communities have set San Diego apart as a leading innovation economy," notes Pelin Thorogood, Radicle Science Co-Founder and Executive Chairwoman. "San Diego is, in fact, rapidly becoming recognized for being an incredibly dynamic hub of innovation in data science and AI, which is among the key reasons Radicle Science is based in the region. America's Finest City does a remarkable job of attracting and cultivating innovation with its vibrant ecosystem that provides capital, mentorship, infrastructure and a highly educated workforce, all greatly bolstered by world-class research institutions. This is a winning model that can and should be duplicated in cities nationwide—if not worldwide—to accelerate real social and economic impact."
UC San Diego, which is among the Innovation Day event sponsors, is a key contributor to the innovation economy via novel programs like its pioneering "The Basement" startup incubator program, which attracts renowned entrepreneurs who mentor UC San Diego students. Among them is Pelin who, in addition to serving as Trustee and Treasurer of the UC San Diego Foundation and Co-Chair of their Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council, sits on the Executive Board for UC San Diego The Basement.
Radicle Science and other San Diego innovators benefit immensely from partnering with UC San Diego, which is a national leader in driving positive social and economic impact through frictionless engagement with industry partners and the global community. A quarter of Radicle Science's team is composed of UC San Diego Data Science or Public Health graduates. These alumni complemented their stellar education with transdisciplinary initiatives, such as academic internships and the LatinX Leadership program through The Basement. Furthering its efforts to drive ingenuity and exponential growth, Radicle Science is also one of the inaugural partners for UC San Diego's Innovation Sprints program. This novel partnership is enabling Radicle Science to rapidly amplify its research and development efforts for Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables integration.
Associate Vice Chancellor of Innovation, Paul Roben, states, "Pelin Thorogood has been a highly engaged mentor and advisor who, through the various entrepreneurship-focused programs she participates in, empowers our students with invaluable perspective, expertise and motivation as they reimagine what can be in the experience of what is—often resulting in vital internship and employment opportunities."
Gloria Negrete, who established The Basement in 2015, concurs, adding, "Pelin's work with The Basement, in particular, helps inspire students to create next-gen companies in a distinctly UC San Diego culture of transdisciplinary innovation, benefiting both our local and global communities through social and economic good."
"It's a true honor for Radicle Science to be recognized with a 'Cool Companies 2022' distinction based on the real impact we're making at the local and national level," Pelin added. "This latest achievement is a true testament to our brilliant team, as well as the deep collaborative relationships we've forged with many other visionary businesses and a premier academic institution like UC San Diego, which has become an invaluable partner. We sincerely hope that our creative and inclusive community-centric approach serves both as an archetype and a source of inspiration for other companies both near and far."
With over 1,500 attendees expected at Connect SD's Five Ten Thirty—including more than 100 Venture Capital funds and generous sponsors such as UC San Diego—the Innovation Day event at Petco Park Stadium promises to aptly celebrate San Diego's commitment to innovation and many of the startup businesses and entrepreneurs behind it.
About Radicle Science
Radicle Science is an AI-driven healthtech B-corp offering the first ever scalable path to validate and predict the effects of health and wellness products, transforming them into democratized precision solutions for ailments or enhancement of human function. Radicle Science leverages a proprietary data analytics platform and a virtual, direct-to-consumer (D2C) clinical trial model to deliver objective health outcome data across diverse populations and conditions—all at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods. The Radicle Vision is a future where affordable, accessible health and wellness products are trusted by patients, recommended by healthcare providers, reimbursed by insurance and used as widely as pharmaceutical drugs. Learn more at www.RadicleScience.com.
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country, though the health minister said Tuesday that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply.
The rules mandating masks on flights run through Sept. 23, and the smallest party in the coalition government, the libertarian Free Democratic Party, has pressed for an end to them. The initial draft for this fall’s rules foresaw an obligation to wear N95-type masks on planes as well as long-distance trains and buses.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach told reporters in Berlin that “next to no masks are worn on international flights — the rules have been loosened there.” He said Germany’s biggest airline, Lufthansa, had said repeatedly that the mandate “can no longer be implemented, so we have refrained from this and are limiting ourselves to the domestic areas where this is possible.”
Lauterbach said that mask-wearing on trains and buses remains “sensible and necessary,” but pointed to better air circulation in planes.
But he said that if COVID-19 cases increase sharply this fall, the government could issue an order reimposing the mask mandate on planes.
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US Marshals rescue 14 missing or endangered children
NEW ORLEANS (WAFB/Gray News) – Officials recovered 14 missing children in Louisiana and made eight arrests as part of Operation Summer Knights.
The U.S. Marshals Service Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans said the investigation ran from April 30 to Aug. 31.
One of the children rescued was a 13-year-old girl who ran away in July and was believed to be with an 18-year-old whom she met on social media.
Another person rescued was a 17-year-old boy who told authorities he was kidnapped from his home and was being held for ransom.
Officials also said they recovered two 12-year-old girls who had run away together and were in the company of adult males, possibly planning on leaving the state.
U.S. Marshals also rescued a 15-year-old pregnant teen who said she was planning on relocating to Texas.
The New Orleans Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and several other agencies were also involved in Operation Summer Knights.
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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Researchers are returning to the Alabama coast near Mobile to assess the sunken remains of the last slave ship to bring captive Africans to the United States more than 160 years ago.
The Alabama Historical Commission says a team will begin a 10-day evaluation of the remnants of the Clotilda on Monday. Experts have described the wreck as the most complete slave ship ever discovered.
The agency has hired Resolve Marine, a salvage and services company, for work involving the Clotilda. The ship was scuttled in the muddy Mobile River after illegally dropping off 110 West Africans on the Alabama coast in 1860, decades after Congress outlawed the international slave trade.
The company plans to moor a 100-foot-long (30.5-meter-long) barge at the site with equipment to support divers and store artifacts that are removed from the water for analysis and documentation.
“It is a tremendous duty to ensure the Clotilda is evaluated and preserved,” Aaron Jozsef, the project manager for Resolve Marine, said in a statement.
Some have advocated for removing the wreckage from the water and placing it on display in a new museum that’s being discussed, and officials have said the work will help determine whether such a project is possible.
The Clotilda’s voyage was financed by a wealthy Alabama businessman, Timothy Meaher, whose descendants still have extensive land holdings around Mobile. Enslaved upon their arrival in Alabama, some of the Africans started a community called Africatown USA just north of Mobile after the Civil War, and many of their descendants still live there.
Ship wreckage in the river was identified as being that of the Clotilda in 2019, and officials have been assessing the site and deciding what to do with it ever since. While small parts of the two-masted wooden schooner have been brought to the surface, researchers have found that most of the ship — including the pen that was used to imprison the captives — remains intact on the river bottom.
Working with the state and SEARCH Inc., Resolve Marine said it will perform work including an assessment of the Clotilda’s hull and a limited excavation of artifacts. It’s also developing a plan to conserve the wreckage where it’s currently located in the river a few miles north of Mobile.
The work, which is being funded with a $1 million state appropriation, “will add to the collective understanding of the vessel and the site’s potential to yield significant archaeological information about the ship and its final voyage,” Jozsef said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/researchers-returning-for-assessment-of-last-us-slave-ship/ | 2022-05-01T20:35:03Z |
Sabres’ 4-goal 2nd-period surge fuels 4-3 win over Flyers
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Hockey Writer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson’s go-ahead goal capped a four-goal second-period outburst and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in a meeting between two non-playoff teams. Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and assist and Kyle Okposo and Vinnie Hinostroza also scored in an outing the Sabres trailed 2-0 less than four minutes into the opening period. Craig Anderson stopped 18 shots. Joel Farabee, Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny scored for an injury depleted Flyers team featuring a lineup that included five rookies. Philadelphia has lost nine of its past 11 and four straight in which it has been outscored by a combined margin of 22-8. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/sabres-4-goal-2nd-period-surge-fuels-4-3-win-over-flyers/ | 2022-04-17T03:36:53Z |
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) today declared a cash dividend of $1.12 per share of Cigna common stock, payable on September 22, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 7, 2022.
Cigna Corporation is a global health services company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or their affiliates and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits and other related products.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has over 190 million customer relationships around the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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New, cutting-edge facility will leverage the country's engineering talent pool to accelerate Lam's research and development of semiconductor manufacturing equipment & related technologies
BENGALURU, India, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) today celebrated the opening of the company's new India Center for Engineering in Bengaluru, the company's most advanced facility in the country to date. The new lab will focus on the research and development (R&D), engineering and testing of wafer fabrication hardware and software used in the creation of next-generation DRAM, NAND and logic technologies, and will be an integral part of the company's leading-edge global network of labs.
"We are proud to build on our long-standing presence in India with the opening of our new, world-class Center for Engineering," said Tim Archer, president and CEO of Lam Research. "This important facility is an expansion of Lam's R&D operations and will play a critical role in the creation of new technologies needed in a time of rising semiconductor manufacturing complexity. It enables us to capitalize on the tremendous pool of technical talent in India as we strive to solve our customers' biggest challenges."
At the new lab, engineers will span a range of disciplines, from plasma and materials science to artificial intelligence and software controls. Featuring state-of-the-art design and testing equipment, Lam engineers in India can design, test, and validate new deposition and etch technologies on site rather than sending them to other locations, thereby offering the potential to significantly shorten the design cycle. The new lab will also feature virtual reality facilities to connect with other engineers around the globe.
"Since opening our first facility in India two decades ago, the ingenuity and dedication of our engineering and operations teams here have been key to the development of innovations that have helped propel the advancement of semiconductor technology," said Rangesh Raghavan, Lam Research's India corporate vice president and general manager. "I would like to thank our employees in India and around the world for their work to help to make this new, state-of-the art facility a reality."
In addition to the new center, Lam currently operates two additional facilities in Bengaluru largely dedicated to software and hardware engineering and support for Lam's global manufacturing operations.
At today's opening ceremony, Lam also announced scholarships for three female students to pursue their engineering studies as part of Lam's ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting future science, technology, engineering and math talent, including potential opportunities for the semiconductor industry in India.
Lam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam's equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better-performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com.
Statements made in this press release that are not of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relate to, but are not limited to: the role that the new facility will play in creating new technologies, the number and qualifications of its workers, and the future complexity of semiconductor technology. Some factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include the business, political and/or regulatory conditions in the consumer electronics industry, the semiconductor industry and the overall economy; the actions of our customers and competitors may be inconsistent with our expectations; labor and regulatory changes in India and around the world; as well as the other risks and uncertainties that are described in the documents filed or furnished by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including specifically the Risk Factors described in our annual report on Form 10–K for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2022. These uncertainties and changes could materially affect the forward-looking statements and cause actual results to vary from expectations in a material way. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information or statements made in this release.
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- Seamless Integration – Sony's Ci cloud integration will unlock camera-to-cloud workflows for broadcasters and filmmakers using Teradek Prism Flex and Teradek Serv 4K
- Accurate Metadata – Timecode and file name sunk proxies or high-quality 4K HDR OCF recordings
- Real-time Editing – Teams can upload 4K HDR files automatically and edit frame-accurate proxies immediately without waiting for dailies
- Collaborative Workflows – Complete the full media lifecycle: from studio-to-cloud or set-to-cloud for post-production, collaboration, and review, to catalog management and archiving
- Connected Ecosystem – Teradek is establishing itself as the onramp to the cloud – integrating siloed workflows by providing visibility throughout the entire imaging pipeline
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradek and Sony Electronics have announced an integration that will provide productions in the cine and broadcast markets with greater flexibility in camera-to-cloud workflows.
Sony's Ci Media Cloud will natively integrate with Serv 4K and Prism Flex, Teradek's 4K HDR encoding solutions. Now, any camera used on-set, in-studio, or remotely will be able to upload footage to Ci directly from Teradek's encoders.
With this new integration, film and broadcast teams will have the ability to effortlessly review, edit, and deliver proxy files in a matter of minutes. This blazing-fast file transfer will accelerate content acquisition workflows while still delivering frame-accurate files for cutting, color grading, frame grabbing, commenting, and annotating. Content can be clipped, reformatted, and shared without it ever having to leave the cloud.
Because it's in the cloud, this workflow will avoid duplicating content across multiple systems, allowing the processing to come directly to the content. It also allows internal and external stakeholders to work seamlessly together while maintaining secure boundaries.
Sony's Ci provides content acquisition portals, real-time collaboration, automated transcoding, rough cut editing, QC, and archive functionality in a single SaaS offering. This new integration will provide the fastest on-set configuration on the market. It will also allow productions to onboard team members without user limits and create a fully customizable target folder structure, giving teams the freedom to work the way they like. Files can be optionally stored in a customer's own AWS S3 bucket so they always maintain control of their content. Plus, automatic notifications will let teams know the second new content is uploaded.
"Sony and Teradek are industry standards in the content creation and production space," said David Rosen, Vice President of Cloud Applications and Services, Sony Electronics. "Leveraging our combined strengths, this integration will enable a reliable and effortless workflow that allows content creators to work with the tools they love and stay focused on their vision with full confidence in the underlying technology."
Teradek Serv 4K and Prism Flex will connect to Sony's Ci with a unique 8-digit code, making it the simplest configuration available with no additional apps required. Serv 4K also provides local iPad client monitoring, and a Gold/V-mount solution for camera-back setups. Prism Flex offers live streaming and point-to-point decoding.
"The future is cloud-based production," said Derek Nickell, Product Manager for Teradek Live Production. "We are positioning ourselves to accelerate the market towards collaborative remote production."
"Teradek has become the leader in on-set encoding and cloud streaming," added Colin McDonald, Product Manager for Teradek Cine. "We are excited to enable these same cloud workflows and integrations for Sony's established user base."
This new integration is planned to be available in fall 2022.
About Teradek
Teradek designs and manufactures high-performance video solutions for broadcast, cine, medical, and general imaging applications. From wireless monitoring, color correction, and lens control, to live streaming, SaaS solutions, and IP video distribution, Teradek technology is used around the world by professionals and amateurs alike to capture and share compelling content. www.teradek.com
About Sony Electronics Inc.
Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.
About Ci Media Cloud
Ci is a cloud-based solution from Sony that allows users to capture, backup, review, transform and run streamlined post-production workflows without moving or copying content. It is the only media platform that offers content acquisition portals, real-time collaboration, automated transcoding, high-speed file transfer, QC, logging, and archive functionality in a single SaaS offering. Ci launched in 2013 and is used in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit cimediacloud.com.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS), a global mobile platform company, announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal 2023 first quarter financial results and operating progress on Monday, August 8th, at 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT. The call, hosted by Digital Turbine Chief Executive Officer Bill Stone and Chief Financial Officer Barrett Garrison, can be accessed by dialing 855-238-2713 in the United States or 412-542-4111 from international locations. Please dial in at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, identify yourself and ask for the Digital Turbine call. A live and archived webcast of the call can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Digital Turbine's website. The webcast will be archived for a period of one year.
For those unable to join the live call, a playback will be available through August 15, 2022. The replay can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 in the United States or 412-317-0088 from international locations, passcode 6410980.
Digital Turbine is the leading independent mobile growth platform and levels up the landscape for advertisers, publishers, carriers and OEMs. By integrating a full ad stack with proprietary technology built into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, Digital Turbine supercharges advertising and monetization. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Singapore, Tel Aviv and other cities serving top agency, app developer and advertising markets. For additional information visit www.digitalturbine.com.
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Bridge-building leader will intensify collaborative problem-solving to strengthen economic opportunity, health and wellness, and democracy and civic engagement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergence Center for Policy Resolution, the bridge-building leader in consensus-driven problem-solving, has launched a significant expansion and acceleration of its work to bridge toxic divisions and address intractable issues in America, according to the new 5-Year Strategy Convergence made public today.
Citing extensive statistics that document alarm among citizens, national security experts, corporate leaders, and other communities about the level of toxic polarization and problem-solving paralysis, the published 5-Year Strategy offers a blueprint for Convergence to drive greater impact and marshal increased resources in pursuit of twin goals: producing actionable solutions to urgent problems and fostering a culture of collaboration across differences.
"If there was ever an all-hands-on-deck moment for addressing divisiveness and dysfunction in America, this is it," said Convergence CEO David Eisner. "At Convergence, we're doing our part to meet the urgent demands of a dangerously polarized America in three ways. We're doubling-down on our reliably successful bridge-building, consensus-forging and problem-solving to solve more issues and reach more people across communities and sectors; we're leveraging this well-honed approach to address toxic polarization and problem-solving dysfunction more systemically; and we're building new pathways to inspire, equip and mobilize others to help make collaboration a norm across the country."
Key to its new strategy, Convergence is bringing intensified focus to three Impact Areas:
- Health and Wellbeing: Convergence will deepen its focus on addressing disparities and inadequacies in health care systems, including aging populations and mental health needs.
- Economic Opportunity: Convergence Dialogues will contribute to overcoming difficult challenges that prevent millions from achieving upward mobility, including, among others, reducing unemployment and underemployment, navigating pathways to better jobs, supporting working families, expanding affordable housing, and addressing racial disparities.
- Democracy and Civic Engagement: Important Convergence programs will support renewed faith by Americans in our nation's institutions and the systems behind them as well as in each other, through finding consensus solutions to issues like digital discourse and hyper-partisanship in government as well as through engaging millions of Americans in better understanding and appreciating how the needs and perspectives of fellow citizens may differ from their own.
Convergence is the leading national organization building bridges across differences to address critical issues. For more than a decade, Convergence has facilitated nonpartisan collaborations among leaders divided along political, ideological, sectoral, and identity-based lines to produce solutions that create meaningful change in the lives of millions of Americans. For more information, visit convergencepolicy.org.
Contact: jane@convergencepolicy.org
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of IonQ investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
IONQ 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) 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.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in IonQ during the relevant time frame, you have until August 1, 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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The hospital is a joint venture between Altru and Encompass Health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., and GRAND FORKS, N.D., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altru and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announce the opening of Altru Rehabilitation Hospital, a 37-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 4500 South Washington Street in Grand Forks. The hospital, which is an expansion of Altru's previous 23-bed unit at the same location, features all private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, and an on-site dialysis suite. Following state inspections, the hospital is expected to expand to 40 beds this fall.
The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating injuries and illnesses, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to 24-hour nursing care, Altru Rehabilitation Hospital will continue to offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.
"As our region's trusted health system, Altru is committed to providing high-quality rehabilitative care to our patients," said Janice Hamscher, Chief Nursing Officer at Altru. "This partnership with Encompass Health gives us the opportunity to serve even more patients throughout our region. I am very proud of this partnership and the additional services we will provide through this expansion. Together, we will continue our legacy of high-quality rehabilitative care."
"We are excited to open this hospital in Grand Forks as a joint venture between Encompass Health, a national leader in post-acute healthcare services, and Altru Health System, a trusted provider of rehabilitative care for more than 60 years," said Brad Kennedy, President of Encompass Health's South Central Region. "Both Altru and Encompass Health have a proven track record of quality, patient and family satisfaction and are united in our mission to providing compassionate care and helping patients regain the strength, function and confidence needed to move forward in their lives."
Altru Rehabilitation Hospital is Encompass Health's 151st inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and its first location in North Dakota. Altru's inpatient rehabilitation unit, which has provided care to residents in the area since 1958, has consistently maintained its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
About Altru Health System
Based in Grand Forks, N.D., Altru Health System is an independent, non-profit healthcare organization. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 55 specialties of care. Altru boasts an acute care hospital, specialty hospital, level II trauma center and more than two dozen practice locations throughout northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. Altru was the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, extending Mayo Clinic expertise to the patients we serve. Altru employs over 3,600 staff and providers who are empowered to fulfill Altru's vision of providing world-class care to the residents of our region. For more information, visit altru.org.
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Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 151 hospitals in 36 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syntr Health Technologies, Inc. and HAPPYBOND, Inc. are pleased to announce their partnership to combat degenerative joint disease in canines. By leveraging SYNTR's patented SynterFugeK9 System along with HAPPYBOND's uniquely formulated and patented collagen supplement, we seek to provide veterinarians and pet owners with an advanced and highly synergistic therapy for treating knee and joint osteoarthritis.
"We are excited to combine SYNTR's autologous microsized fat tissue to replenish lost fat in the joints with HAPPYBOND's unique pet supplements for cartilage regeneration. This will give our beloved canine friends the opportunity for a new lease on life,'' said Ahmed Zobi, CEO of Syntr Health. "Veterinarians and dog owners will have an enhanced therapy to combat one of the most common joint diseases experienced by dogs in the US."
"One of the key issues experienced by dogs as they age is lack of mobility. We are super excited to join forces with an amazing solution to give our best friends the joy of movement back," said Anja Skodda, CEO and Chief Scientist of HAPPYBOND. "This partnership will open up more research on current and future solutions to combat degenerative joint disease in canines."
"Every pet parent's goal should be to provide their dog with the most healthy and happy lifestyle possible. A big part of accomplishing this is being aware of the 5 body motions which are stretch, walk, run, rest and sleep. HAPPYBONDs Collagen+ is not only a preventative supplement for stiff joints & joint discomfort, its collagen base helps dogs stay moving, youthful and active well into their senior years. I give HAPPYBOND to my dogs & can confidently say that it works, " said Cesar Millan.
This partnership focuses on achieving the best results by using the canine's own fat tissue processed with the SyntrFugeK9 system, accompanied with pre- and post- oral supplementation with HAPPYBOND's Collagen+, which has shown to induce and enhance biosynthesis of collagen and the extracellular matrix in cartilage.
Our combined efforts will bring forth a synergistic, new treatment modality to relieve joint pain for our beloved dogs in a natural, simple, and affordable way.
Syntr Health Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2018. The company's mission is to provide physicians and veterinarians with an FDA cleared device that can quickly, affordably, and conveniently process and microsize adipose tissue at the point-of-care in over 11 surgical specialties. Syntr Health Technologies is focused on becoming the market leader in automated adipose tissue processing. For more information, please visit https://www.syntrhealth.com/.
Founded in 2018 by biotech scientist and dog lover Anja Skodda, HAPPYBOND formulates science-based nutrition to support canine health. HAPPYBOND's patented collagen supplement blend is created from the highest quality ingredients which support and can help rebuild cartilage for optimal mobility in addition to aiding digestion, promoting hair growth, and supporting healthy skin and coat. HAPPYBOND's line including treats, food, supplements and grooming can be purchased online at HAPPYBOND, Amazon and Petco.com. For more information, please visit https://www.happybond.com/.
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Cartus places #1 in Average Score among large providers in 6 out of 7 categories in long-running Relocation Managers' Survey
DANBURY, Conn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cartus Corporation, an Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) company and the leader in global talent mobility and distributed workforce solutions, has earned the highest average score among large relocation management companies (RMCs) in 6 out of 7 categories in the 18th Annual Trippel Relocation Managers' Survey© International Program Administration and Performance—including top honors among all RMCs for Country Coverage, Breadth of Service, and Value for Price Paid.
These external accolades are just the latest data points validating the success of Cartus' ongoing growth strategy, which is also reflected in the many new and expanded mobility partnerships the industry pacesetter has earned among Fortune 500 organizations and other global business leaders over the past 18 months.
Salesforce, the global leader in customer relationship management, offers several powerful reasons for choosing Cartus as their RMC in early 2022. According to Sandy Beyer, Senior Manager, Global Mobility:
"One of the biggest factors that led to Salesforce selecting Cartus as our fully outsourced global relocation partner is their innovative in-house technology. As a tech company ourselves, Salesforce needs a provider who can offer flexible, intuitive technology tools to make sure we're providing our employees with what they need to move successfully and our internal global mobility team with what we need to manage cases and develop policies and processes that fit our culture and business needs. The solutions that Cartus provides are just stellar—really top-notch—and truly beyond anything else that we have seen."
Sandy went on to add that, "Another reason we chose Cartus is because of our shared values. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is very important to Salesforce, as is sustainability, and there were a lot of commonalities when we first started talking about our values. Hearing that Cartus was focusing on the same initiatives as Salesforce was something that really resonated with us."
US mortgage financing giant, Fannie Mae, appreciates the resources that a global leader like Cartus brings to their engagement through their dedicated segment for small-to-mid-size relocation programs, Cartus InsigniaSM. As relayed by Michelle Stone, Senior Benefits Program Manager, Total Rewards:
"We do not relocate a large volume of employees on an annual basis, and we chose Cartus because of their size—we wanted a vetted partner with a large client base from which to glean best practices. Our account manager is extremely talented with industry knowledge and is skilled at balancing both customer and client experience flawlessly."
Of course, the ultimate aim of any RMC is to help organizations deliver on their HR and Talent goals. Randall Johnson, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, Penske Corporation confirms Cartus' peerless partnership in this area.
"Penske has been with Cartus for over 20 years. They have been a great partner to our business. I consistently get A+ feedback from our transferees regarding their experience with Cartus. Many of them have been transferred in the past by other relocation firms and typically indicate that Cartus is 'head and shoulders' above everyone else."
"We are thrilled to see the continued results of our long-term growth strategy paying dividends in the market. With Cartus' ongoing commitment to providing our clients with innovative technology solutions, unparalleled global service delivery options, and actionable thought leadership, we are excited by what the future holds for the industry as a whole and Cartus' role as a leader therein."
Cartus Corporation, a global leader in talent mobility and distributed workforce solutions, delivers the full spectrum of corporate relocation services to organizations of all sizes across the world. These include more than a third of Fortune 100 companies as well as hundreds of clients with small-to-mid-size programs serviced through their dedicated Cartus InsigniaSM segment.
Innovating ways to optimize, anticipate, and manage the mobility lifecycle with Cartus-developed technology such as their single source of truth platform, MovePro360®, and integrated core/flex solution, Benefits Builder, Cartus provides a holistic client and employee experience throughout the relocation journey.
Over the past 67 years, with offices and team members around the globe, Cartus has helped more than four million employees and their families find their way to new homes, new communities, and new experiences in 190 countries.
Cartus is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), which is on a mission to empower everyone's next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate—Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®—the AnywhereSM portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures.
TO FIND OUT HOW CARTUS' EXPERIENCE, GLOBAL REACH, AND HANDS-ON GUIDANCE CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GLOBAL TALENT MOBILITY GOALS, VISIT WWW.CARTUS.COM OR WWW.ANYWHERE.RE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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The 10 victims of the mass stabbing in Canada on Sunday range in age from 23 to 78 years old and all but one are from the Indigenous community of James Smith Cree Nation, according to authorities.
The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service and Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police provided names and ages of the victims in a statement Wednesday but declined to confirm the relationships between them. Six of the victims share the last name Burns, two share the last name Head, and one shares the last name of the two suspects in the attacks.
The victims were identified as:
- Thomas Burns, 23
- Carol Burns, 46
- Gregory Burns, 28
- Lydia Gloria Burns, 61
- Bonnie Burns, 48
- Earl Burns, 66
- Lana Head, 49
- Christian Head, 54
- Robert Sanderson, 49
- Wesley Petterson, 78
Petterson is from Weldon, Saskatchewan, while the other nine victims are from James Smith Cree Nation.
In addition, 18 people were injured in the stabbing attacks, but authorities will not be releasing their identities. "We can confirm one young teen was injured and the remaining injured are all adults. We will not be confirming other specific ages," the agencies said.
Three patients were in critical condition and seven were in stable condition as of Tuesday, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
The victim information was released as Canadian police have continued their massive search for one of the two suspects in the brutal attacks, which spanned 13 different crime scenes in the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, a nearby rural village in Saskatchewan.
Authorities have identified brothers Myles and Damien Sanderson as suspects. Myles Sanderson remains at large and is considered "armed and dangerous," while Damien Sanderson was found dead a day after the attacks with injuries that were not believed to be self-inflicted, police said.
Police have warned that Myles Sanderson may be injured. He is wanted on a warrant for three counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder and breaking and entering into a residence.
Police on Tuesday reported a potential sighting of Sanderson at the James Smith Cree Nation, but police later determined he was not in the community. The search has expanded to the entirety of the province of Saskatchewan, authorities said.
Some of the victims were apparently targeted, police say
It remains unclear what motivated the violence and how or whether the brothers knew any of the victims.
Some were apparently targeted while others may have been attacked randomly, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said in a Monday briefing.
It's also unknown if the brothers carried out the attacks at the same time, according to Blackmore.
The first stabbing was reported on the James Smith Cree Nation at 5:40 a.m. local time. Minutes later, several more calls came in about stabbings at other locations, police said.
The nation has a population of around 3,400 people with about 1,800 members who live on the reservation, according to its website.
By 9:45 a.m., authorities were reporting victims in multiple locations, including one in Weldon.
Lydia Gloria Burns, a first responder, was responding to a crisis call when she was caught up in the violence and killed, her brother Darryl Burns told Reuters, though the agency didn't say if the call was related to the stabbings.
"She was butchered," her brother Ivor Burns said to Reuters.
The discovery of Damien Sanderson's body a day after the attacks also raised questions about his brother's involvement in his death. But police said Monday that it was unclear if Myles Sanderson was involved.
"It is an investigative avenue that we are following up on, but we can't say that definitively at this point," Blackmore said.
Suspect had a 'lengthy' criminal history and was released by parole board
Myles Sanderson was described as being approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing about 240 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police on Tuesday released an updated photo of him.
Blackmore previously said that Sanderson had warrants out for his arrest before the stabbings.
"Myles' record dates back quite a number of years and it includes both property and persons crimes," Blackmore said, without elaborating on the alleged crimes.
"His actions have shown that he is violent and so we're continuing to emphasize for people to remain vigilant," Blackmore added.
Sanderson was granted statutory release by the Parole Board of Canada, according to a ruling made on February 1, 2022.
Statutory release is a presumptive release by law that allows an offender to serve part of their sentence in the community under direct supervision, according to the board. By Canadian law, the Correctional Service of Canada must release most offenders with supervision after they have served two-thirds of their sentence, if they have not already been granted parole, except for those serving a life sentence.
The board said in the ruling that it didn't believe Sanderson would present a risk to the public if released. The decision did note his long criminal history and that he was assessed by a psychologist for a "moderate risk of violence."
"Your criminal history is very concerning, including the use of violence and weapons related to your index offences, and your history of domestic violence which victimized family, including your children, and non-family," the ruling states.
In a statement, the Parole Board said it "extends its thoughts to the victims, their families and all those who have been impacted as a result of these senseless and horrific acts of violence."
Citing the Privacy Act, the board said it could not discuss specifics of an offender's case.
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As one of America's Fastest-Growing Companies, Itasca keeps momentum from prior years.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Itasca Retail is pleased to be recognized for the 3rd consecutive year and 4th time overall for its outstanding performance in the past year. The list of honorees represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. The companies on the 2022 list have not only been successful, but have demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages and ongoing COVID-19 challenges.
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Itasca Retail is a leading provider of inventory technology that enables grocers to become more efficient as retailers. Our customers use the Itasca platform to optimize sales, reduce waste, and meet challenges in adapting to changing consumer shopping habits, labor shortages, and new supply-chain trends. Itasca's growing family of retailers include Wegmans, Sobeys, PriceChopper/Market 32, Tops Markets, Raley's, Weis Markets, Lunds & Byerlys, Cardenas Markets, Brookshire Brothers, and Kroger. For more information, visit us at https://www.itasca-retail.com/.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Cowen Inc. (COWN), relating to its proposed acquisition by TD Bank Group. Under the terms of the merger, COWN shareholders are expected to receive $39.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/cowen-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. authorities moved Monday to seize two luxury jets — a $60 million Gulfstream and a $350 million aircraft believed to be one of the world’s most expensive private airplanes — after linking both to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
A federal magistrate judge signed a warrant authorizing the seizure of the Gulfstream and a Boeing jet that authorities said was worth less than $100 million before a lavish customization.
The action takes place just days after the United States announced new sanctions and penalties on Russian oligarchs and elites, Kremlin officials, businessmen linked to President Vladimir Putin and their yachts, aircraft and firms that manage them.
President Joe Biden promised after Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine to pursue Russian elites’ “ill-gotten gains.”
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TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Superior Gold Inc. ("Superior Gold" or the "Company") (TSXV: SGI) (OTCMKTS: SUPGF) announces financial results for the second quarter of 2022 for the Company's 100%-owned Plutonic Gold Operations, located in Western Australia.
- Safety performance improved during the quarter with a 24% reduction in the total injury frequency rate achieved during the period. Our safety improvement program is progressing and on track
- Production of 15,196 ounces, a 21% decrease over the comparative quarter of 2021 as a result of unusually high rainfall and medical absenteeism as a result of the removal of COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia in April 2022
- Sold 16,726 ounces of gold at total cash costs1 of $1,748 per ounce sold, an increase of $336 per ounce sold or 24% in comparison to the second quarter of 2021 due to fewer ounces produced
- All-in sustaining costs1 increased by $410 per ounce sold or 27%, in comparison to the second quarter of 2021, to $1,929 per ounce sold, above the realized gold price1 of $1,877 per ounce, due to higher total cash costs1 as well as higher sustaining exploration and capital expenditures1
- Announced an updated Mineral Reserve and Resource statement indicating a 66% increase in mineral reserves
- Annual guidance adjusted with production now expected to range between 69,000 to 75,000 ounces, with all-in sustaining costs1 to now range between $1,800/oz to $1,900/oz
- Strong cash and cash equivalents of $18.2 million
Chris Jordaan, President, and CEO of Superior Gold stated: "In the second quarter the Company, like many operators in Western Australia, was negatively impacted by some unexpected challenges including unusually high rainfall levels and an increase in COVID-19 cases, which when combined affected flights to the mine and caused an abnormal shortage of key employees in the underground mining operations and open pit contractors on-site. Both issues impacted planned production, particularly in accessing the Main Pit mill feed that was originally planned for Q2. Additionally, many of our service providers from Perth and other major centres also suffered from high absenteeism due to COVID-19, and service levels deteriorated accordingly which had a negative impact on operational support.
We are carefully monitoring and reviewing operations for further potential disruptions from COVID-19 or other causes which could adversely affect production and costs. Therefore, after a thorough operational review, management believed it is prudent to adjust production guidance to a range between 69,000 to 75,000 ounces for 2022 and increase all-in sustaining costs1 to between $1,800 to $1,900 per ounce.
The mill is now running close to its nameplate capacity of 5,000 tonnes per day. The delivery of an additional jumbo, which has now arrived on site and is commissioned, and additional loaders and trucks for the underground mine are expected to have a positive impact on development metres and tonnes delivered from the underground in Q4 as we continue to target an exit rate of one million tonnes per year from the underground on an annualized basis.
The delay in the open pit operations has also impacted our planned ramp-up in production. The investments we are making this year are designed to deliver on the Company's strategy to fully optimize the underground operation and when combined with the addition of new sources of open-pit feed, are expected to positively contribute to the Company's overall profitability. We continue to target a production rate towards 100,000 ounces on an annualized basis. Our updated Life of Mine plan, based upon our newly expanded reserves and resources, expected in the fourth quarter, will provide us with further strategic opportunities and will include all recent drilling results."
The Plutonic Gold Operations produced and sold 15,196 and 16,726 ounces of gold, respectively, for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 21% and 14% respectively over the comparative prior-year period due to the processing lower grade ore and the shift in mining activity from Plutonic East and Perch open pits to the development of the Main Pit Deeps project, which was impacted by heavy rainfall during the quarter. Total cash costs1 of $1,748/ounce sold and AISC1 of $1,929/ounce sold. Cash costs were below and AISC1 was above the realized gold price1 of $1,877/ounce for the three-month period ending June 30, 2022.
In comparison, 19,356 and 19,099 ounces of gold were produced and sold, respectively for the second quarter of 2021. Total cash costs1 of $1,412/ounce sold and AISC1 of $1,519/ounce sold were below the realized gold price1 of $1,801/ounce for the three-month period ending June 30, 2021.
Total cash costs1 and AISC1 increased over the prior period primarily as a result of fewer ounces sold in the current quarter due to the processing lower grade ore and the shift in mining activity from Plutonic East and Perch open pits to the development of the Main Pit Deeps project, which was impacted by heavy rainfall during the quarter, which reduced production and the number of gold ounces available for sale.
The Company generated a net loss from operations of $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
During the quarter, the Company announced results of extension and infill drilling results for the Indian Access area located between the Caribbean and Indian mining areas at Plutonic. (Please refer to the news release dated May 31, 2022). The drill intersections expand both the Caribbean and Indian zones which are located directly adjacent to existing underground infrastructure requiring minimal capital to develop. The Indian Access mining area is under-explored and remains open along strike and both up and down dip as it has yet to be fully drill tested.
After reviewing operations and considering any further potential disruptions the Company felt it prudent to revise its 2022 production guidance. The revised guidance details of production and cost guidance for the year are summarized in the table below.
Management will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss the second quarter 2021 financial and operating results.
The conference call replay will be available for 365 days.
The presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.superior-gold.com.
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Ettienne Du Plessis, who is a "qualified person" as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Du Plessis is not independent of the Company within the meaning of NI 43-101.
Superior Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer that owns 100% of the Plutonic Gold Operations located in Western Australia. The Plutonic Gold Operations include the Plutonic underground gold mine and central mill, numerous open-pit projects including the Plutonic Main Pit push-back project, the Hermes open pit projects, and an interest in the Bryah Basin joint venture. Superior Gold is focused on expanding production at the Plutonic Gold Operations and building an intermediate gold producer with superior returns for shareholders.
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This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws that are intended to be covered by the safe harbours created by those laws. "Forward-looking information" includes statements that use forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "potential" or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Forward-looking information includes information with respect to guidance as to projections, outlook, guidance, forecasts, estimates, and other statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining), including projected cash operating costs and all-in sustaining costs) as well as statements with respect to the mine plan, exploration, drilling, operating, and organizational matters and activities relating to the Plutonic Gold Operations and the Company generally, including its liquidity and capital requirements and financial results. By identifying such information in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management at the date the statements are made. Furthermore, such forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Readers are encouraged to refer to the Annual Information Form of the Company for a discussion of other risks including outbreaks or threats of outbreaks of viruses, other infectious diseases, or other similar health threats, such as the novel coronavirus outbreak, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company by causing operational and supply chain delays and disruptions, labour shortages, shutdowns, inflationary pressures on operating or capital costs, the inability to sell gold, capital markets volatility or other unknown but potentially significant impacts. The Company cannot accurately predict what effects these conditions will have on the Plutonic Gold Operations or the financial results of the Company, including uncertainties relating to travel restrictions to the Plutonic Gold Operations or otherwise and business closures that have been or may be imposed by governments. If an outbreak or threat of an outbreak of a virus or other infectious disease or other public health emergency occurs, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The Company cautions that there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information as no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, and if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive therefrom. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking information contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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LAS VEGAS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE of the fastest growing franchisors in the world, is being called one of seven franchisors in the country with diverse ownership that is positioned to succeed in any market.
Eric Stites, Chief Executive Officer of Franchise Business Review, provided Black Enterprise with a list of seven franchises that are the most diverse brands from his firm's 2022 Top 100 Recession-Proof Franchises list.
"I would recommend any of the brands on our Recession Proof list, and these seven have the highest representation of Black franchise owners," Stite says. Realty ONE Group is ONE of the seven with high franchisee satisfaction and higher than average Black ownership representation.
"It's not by accident that we attract a diverse group of passionate entrepreneurs who embody our COOLTURE, purpose and values," said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and Founder of Realty ONE Group. "But more than that, we're grateful that we can give them a business model and the support they need to build a legacy for their future generations."
According to Black Enterprise and Oxford Economics, franchising has been popular among black entrepreneurs for years, with roughly 26 percent of franchises owned by people of color, versus 17 percent of independent businesses generally.
This year, Realty ONE Group was ranked a Top 100 Recession-Proof franchise by Franchise Business Review and the company claimed the No.1 spot for real estate franchisors on Entrepreneur's highly competitive 2022 Franchise 500(R) List.
The UNBrokerage, as it's known in the industry, now has more than 18,000 real estate professionals in more than 400 offices in 49 states, Washington D.C. and Canada and will be opening in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Italy, Singapore and Spain, in addition to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com.
Founded in 2005, Realty ONE Group is an industry disruptor, radically changing the face of real estate franchising with its unique business model, fun coolture, technology infrastructure and superior support for its real estate professionals. The company has rapidly evolved to include more than 18,000 real estate professionals in over 400+ offices across 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Singapore and Costa Rica. Realty ONE Group ranks in the top one percent in the nation by REAL Trends, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 5 Real Estate Franchise and has been on Inc. 500's list of the Fastest-Growing Companies for seven consecutive years. Realty ONE Group is surging ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.
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STOCKHOLM, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Continued progress during Q2 2022
" The second quarter of 2022 provided the latest data point to confirm IRRAS' progress toward becoming a leader in neurocritical care. Q2 represented the 8th consecutive quarter of revenue growth for our company, and our revenue of MSEK 9.7 (5.1) represents 13% growth over Q1 2022 and 90% growth from the same period last year."
" Between normalized commercial activity, the initiation of the DIVES trial, and the stabilization of the company's financial future, critical progress has been made, and, now, our focus can shift to taking the important next steps in an aggressive, yet judicious, manner."
Will Martin, CEO of IRRAS
Second quarter, April – June 2022
- Net revenue amounted to SEK 9.7 million (5.1).
- Operating loss (EBIT) amounted to SEK -35.8 million (-26.7).
- Loss after tax amounted to SEK -36.9 million (-27.1).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.46 (-0.40).
Period, January – June 2022
- Net revenue amounted to SEK 18.4 million (9.1).
- Operating loss (EBIT) amounted to SEK -69.5 million (-66.0).
- Loss after tax amounted to SEK -70.3 million (-66.0).
- Earnings per share before and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.97 (-0.99).
Significant events during the quarter
Short-term financing agreement of MSEK 30 secured
- A short-term financing agreement with Bacara Holdings, IRRAS' largest shareholder, provided MSEK 30 to cover the working capital needs until completion of the long-term financing.
Significant events during the quarter
Business update and new financial targets
- IRRAS provided updated financial targets to provide long-term direction to investors prior to announcement of its financing plan.
IRRAS intends to carry out a rights issue of up to MSEK 215
- The rights issue is intended to provide sufficient capital for the company to successfully implement its growth strategy.
- The proposed rights issue is 77 percent through subscription and guarantee commitments, representing issue proceeds of at least MSEK 166.
First patients enrolled in new core clinical study, DIVES
- The DIVES (Deployment of Irrigating Intraventricular Catheter System) clinical study is being conducted at Mt. Sinai Health System in New York, and will assess the effectiveness of IRRAflow versus standard EVD treatment.
- The first IRRAflow patient was successfully treated in just 67 hours, a significant reduction compared with the hospital's historic data for ICU and hospital length of stay.
The report is available on the company's website: https://investors.irras.com/en/reports-presentations.
Q2 Report 2022 – conference call and audiocast
IRRAS will host a conference call and an online presentation of its Q2 2022 interim report on July 22 at 09.00 CET. The presentation will be held in English.
The dial-in numbers for the conference call are:
Sweden: +46 8 50 51 63 86
UK: +44 203 198 4884
US: +1 412 317 6300
Pin code: 8395073#
The presentation will be webcast and can be accessed from the following web address:
About IRRAS
IRRAS is a global medical care company focused on delivering innovative medical solutions to improve the lives of critically ill patients. IRRAS designs, develops, and commercializes neurocritical care products that transform patient outcomes and decrease the overall cost of care by addressing complications associated with current treatment methodologies. IRRAS markets and sells its comprehensive, innovative IRRAflow and Hummingbird ICP Monitoring product lines to hospitals worldwide through its direct sales organization in the United States and select European countries as well as an international network of distribution partners.
IRRAS maintains its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, with corporate offices in Munich, Germany, and San Diego, California, USA. For more information, please visit www.irras.com.
IRRAS AB (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (ticker: IRRAS).
For more information, please contact:
USA
Will Martin
President and CEO
ir@irras.com
Europe
Sten Gustafsson
Director, Investor Relations
sten.gustafsson@irras.com
+46 102 11 5172
This document is considered information that IRRAS is obliged to disclose pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact person above, on July 22, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (CET).
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HOUSTON , July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank has announced Vickie Cohn will lead its Central and South Texas retail team, replacing Theresa Bazan, who recently was promoted to National Sales Enablement Director for Consumer and Small Business Banking.
In this senior vice president role, Cohn will be responsible for the development and effective leadership of the Austin, Kerrville, Houston and San Antonio markets' retail banking center network.
"Vickie brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience to the Regional Director role," Rhonda Davenport, National Retail Banking Director, said. "She is a well-respected leader who continuously focuses on building a cohesive team and inspires colleagues to focus on customer experience and community involvement."
Cohn, who has more than 25 years of retail banking experience, joined Comerica in 2009 and most recently managed the Houston North District. Throughout her career, Cohn has held various leadership roles in retail banking, including as a multi-state training manager. In addition to her day-to-day responsibilities, Cohn is communications chair for Comerica's South Texas Women Forum, an employee resource network group committed to recruiting, developing, supporting and retaining female employees at the bank.
"Through investing in employee development, she has a strong track record for delivering growth," Davenport said. "We are happy to reward her hard work and dedication with increased responsibilities."
An active community volunteer and Junior League of The Woodlands member, also serves on the Credit Coalition Committee, an organization that empowers consumers through financial and homebuyer counseling and education to make informed, reasonable and responsible decisions regarding their financial and housing goals.
Cohn earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $89.2 billion as of March 31, 2022.
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Lottery App Expands Leadership Team to Support Rapid Growth
NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, today welcomes Caitlin Stojanovich as Chief of Staff. Stepping into this new role, Stojanovich will help define and execute strategic initiatives and serve as a central member of the leadership team through Jackpocket's next phase of rapid growth and product expansion.
Stojanovich joins Jackpocket after 11 years at ADS, Inc., a major defense and government supply company in Virginia Beach, where she first served as Chief of Staff in 2015, scaling company strategy and high-priority objectives across the organization of nearly 400 employees in multiple countries. In that role, Stojanovich overhauled ADS's corporate communications and PR strategy and established the organization's objectives and key results (OKR) framework. At Jackpocket, she will now be a trusted partner to founder and CEO Peter Sullivan, working closely with him, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors on the continued transformation of the business.
"We are thrilled to welcome Caitlin to the leadership team as Jackpocket accelerates its growth," said Peter Sullivan, founder and CEO of Jackpocket. "With Caitlin driving alignment, engagement, and continuous improvement across our organization, we're poised to continue our expansion in terms of headcount, geographical footprint, and product offerings. Our team was extremely proud to see Jackpocket hit #1 free app on the App Store during the recent historic Mega Millions run—a sign of many exciting things to come."
Stojanovich will be focused on optimizing the productivity of the leadership team, leading high priority cross-functional initiatives, and identifying areas of opportunity across the business. Stojanovich earned her MBA from the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business and a BA in Political Science and Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
"It felt like fate that Jackpocket opened a second headquarters in my hometown of Santa Barbara," said Stojanovich, who is excited to start this new phase of her life back where it all began. "It is a privilege to join Jackpocket at such a pivotal time for the company, and I look forward to facilitating its continued forward momentum as an innovator in the gaming industry."
The hiring announcement comes on the heels of two other key additions to the Jackpocket leadership team, Jump Ramp Games Founder Tony Vartanian as Chief Growth and Revenue Officer and iGaming veteran John Worthington as VP of Interactive Gaming.
About Jackpocket
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Tom Weiskopf, major champion and golf course architect, dies
(AP) – Tom Weiskopf’s golf skill went far beyond his 16 victories on the PGA Tour and his lone major at Troon in the British Open. He was always candid, often outspoken and unfailingly accurate in the television booth. He found even greater success designing golf courses.
Weiskopf died Saturday at his home in Big Sky, Montana, at the age of 79, his wife said. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2020.
Laurie Weiskopf said Tom was working last week at The Club at Spanish Peaks and attended a legacy luncheon at the signature club where he was designing “The Legacy: Tom’s Ten,” a collection of his 10 favorite par 3s.
“He worked to the end. It was amazing,” she said. “He had a big life.”
The son of a railroad worker in Ohio, Weiskopf once said he fell in love with the game before he even began to play. His father took him to the 1957 U.S. Open at Inverness and he was mesmerized watching Sam Snead make such pure contact.
“You had dinner with Tom and loved every minute of it,” Andy North said Sunday. “The sad thing that gets lost is how good he was. Every time he hit a shot, it was beautiful.”
Pure contact was his hallmark at Ohio State and then his career on tour. At 6-foot-3 — tall for golf in that era — Weiskopf had a swing that was powerful and rhythmic, natural and athletic. His best year was in 1973, when he won seven times around the world, including the claret jug and the World Series of Golf at Firestone before it was an official tour event.
He was known equally for the majors he didn’t win and the competition he faced — particularly Jack Nicklaus, the star from Ohio who preceded him by a few years on tour and cast an enormous shadow over Weiskopf for his entire career.
Weiskopf had four runner-up finishes in the Masters, the most of any player without having won the green jacket. Most memorable was in 1975, when Weiskopf and Johnny Miller stood on the 16th tee as they watched Nicklaus hole a 40-foot birdie putt up the slope that carried him to another victory.
He was famous for saying of Nicklaus: “Jack knew he was going to beat you. You knew Jack was going to beat you. And Jack knew you knew he was going to beat you.”
More telling was his interview with Golf Digest in 2008 when Weiskopf said: “Going head to head against Jack Nicklaus in a major was like trying to drain the Pacific Ocean with a teacup. You stand on the first tee knowing that your very best golf might not be good enough.”
Weiskopf was plenty good in so many areas, and yet he often said he didn’t make the most out of his talent. He attributed much of that to drinking, which he once said ruined his golf career. He gave up alcohol in 2007 and considered that one of his great victories.
Nicklaus once said of him, “Tom Weiskopf had as much talent as any player I’ve ever seen play the tour.”
He also said he was never passionate enough about golf. His love was the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. Weiskopf once skipped the 1977 Ryder Cup so he could go sheep hunting.
His free spirit and unfiltered thoughts were a big part of his personality. His temper led to nicknames like the “Towering Inferno” and “Terrible Tom.” So much of it was traced to his high standards when it came to golf.
“I could not accept failure when it was my fault,” he said after winning the U.S. Senior Open in 1995 at Congressional. “It just used to tear me up.”
Weiskopf’s last PGA Tour victory was the 1982 Western Open. His last full year on the PGA Tour was a year later. He played on the PGA Tour Champions, and perhaps it was only fitting his lone major was the Senior Open by four shots over Nicklaus.
His commentary on TV for CBS at the Masters and for ABC/ESPN was all about candor.
He was working the 1986 Masters when Nicklaus was charging his way to victory at age 46. Nicklaus was on the 16th tee when CBS host Jim Nantz brought in Weiskopf and asked, “What is going through Jack’s mind right now?”
“If I knew the way he thought, I would have won this championship,” Weiskopf replied with a laugh.
Weiskopf partnered with golf course architect Jay Moorish and their first collaboration was Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, which Golf Digest rated as the best new course of 1986. He did 25 courses with Moorish and then worked with Phil Smith.
Among 80 courses Weiskopf designed were Loch Lomond in Scotland and in 2016 a renovation of the North Course at Torrey Pines that fit his standard — challenging at the highest level, enjoyable for all.
A standard of his design is the drivable par 4. The inspiration came from playing the Old Course at St. Andrews, where he could drive four of the par 4s, depending on the wind.
Weiskopf summed up his contributions to golf last summer to Golf Digest.
“Golf, to me, was always such a great challenge of the mind, and there were times I wish I had handled that challenge a little better,” he said. “But I love the game. I love talking about it and thinking about it and to me it is endlessly fascinating.”
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today reported July monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.
The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain July trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.
July 2022 Trading Volume Highlights
U.S. Options
- Average daily volume (ADV) in SPX options expiring on the trade date reached an all time high at 880k contracts, accounting for 42 percent of all S&P 500 Index (SPX) options volume.
- SPX Weeklys Tuesday and Thursday options continued their strong debut, with total volume of 4.8 million Tuesday options and 4.6 million Thursday options traded in July.
- ADV in Mini-SPX (XSP) options surpassed 31k contracts in July, the highest month since March 2020.
Canadian Equities
- Cboe BIDS Canada, a new Canadian equities block trading venue that launched in February, set an ADV record in its Conditional Order Book for the second consecutive month with 1.09 million shares per day traded on average in July.
European Equities and Derivatives
- Cboe Europe Equities had an overall market share of 24.7 percent in July, the highest month since January 2016.
- Cboe BIDS Europe, Cboe's European block trading platform, had a 35 percent share of the LIS (large-in-scale) market in July, a record high and making it the largest platform of its type for the fourth successive month (Source: big xyt).
- EuroCCP cleared 6.1 million sides on Euronext's stock exchanges in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and Lisbon during July under the preferred clearing model, a record high and up 57.4 percent on the previous high of 3.9 million sides cleared in June 2022.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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Any products that have the S&P Index or Indexes as their underlying interest are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's or Cboe and neither Standard & Poor's nor Cboe make any representations or recommendations concerning the advisability of investing in products that have S&P indexes as their underlying interests. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is not affiliated with S&P. Investors should undertake their own due diligence regarding their securities, futures, and investment practices. This press release speaks only as of this date. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. disclaims any duty to update the information herein.
Nothing in this announcement should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any securities or futures in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this communication constitutes tax, legal or investment advice. Investors must consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates make no warranty, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, any warranties as of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness or timeliness, the results to be obtained by recipients of the products and services described herein, or as to the ability of the indices referenced in this press release to track the performance of their respective securities, generally, or the performance of the indices referenced in this press release or any subset of their respective securities, and shall not in any way be liable for any inaccuracies, errors.Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates have not calculated, composed or determined the constituents or weightings of the securities that comprise the third-party indices referenced in this press release and shall not in any way be liable for any inaccuracies or errors in any of the indices referenced in this press release.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all market participants. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person should review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD), which is required to be provided to all such persons. Copies of the ODD are available from your broker or from The Options Clearing Corporation, 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606.
Futures trading is not suitable for all investors and involves the risk of loss. That risk of loss can be substantial and can exceed the amount of money deposited for a futures position. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether futures trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should put at risk only funds that you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle. For additional information regarding futures trading risks, see the Risk Disclosure Statement set forth in Appendix A to CFTC Regulation 1.55(c) and the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Contracts.
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Employers have opportunity to positively impact racial, ethnic, and overall retirement savings gaps through plan access and plan design
BALTIMORE, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, today released new research based on its annual Retirement Savings and Spending survey and analysis of the Census Bureau's 2021 Current Population Survey and found that about half of all workers participate in a retirement plan of some kind. However, when a retirement plan is offered by an employer, participation increases significantly to 88.2%.
"These findings highlight that the first and most important step toward closing the retirement savings gap is to expand access to retirement plans," said Sudipto Banerjee, vice president, Retirement Thought Leadership at T. Rowe Price. "The retirement industry can act now to help close the gap by encouraging employers to not only sponsor plans but to incorporate plan design levers, such as auto-enrollment and auto-escalation, and by offering financial wellness programs."
As previously reported by T. Rowe Price, Black and Hispanic workers significantly lag in participation and savings compared with white workers, furthering the notion that plan access and plan design can help to close this gap and encourage other positive financial behaviors as well. Additional research and analysis from T. Rowe Price's latest white paper finds:
- Nearly 6 in 10 white workers participate in a retirement plan, compared with 4 in 10 Black workers and 3 in 10 Hispanic workers
- The racial and ethnic participation gap narrows significantly when a retirement plan is offered, with over 80% of Black and Hispanic workers participating in a plan
- Black and Hispanic workers are more likely to start saving for retirement later than white workers
- More than 80% of Black and Hispanic participants rely on their workplace for financial advice
About T. Rowe Price
Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is an independent global asset management company with $1.55 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. The firm is focused on delivering investment excellence and retirement services for institutional, intermediary, and individual investors. Our strategic investing approach, driven by independent thinking and guided by rigorous research, helps clients feel confident in pursuing financial goals. For more information, visit troweprice.com, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
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