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POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents, brokerages, and their listing clients, today announced that it has been named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in America. In Curbio's first year of eligibility for the list, it has been ranked at No. 790, placing it as the 31st fastest-growing company in the Real Estate industry.
Since it was first introduced in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success in the United States. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have been ranked according to percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Curbio's inclusion on the list puts it in the top 0.07% of all privately-owned companies in America in terms of multi-year growth.
"It's an honor that Curbio has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, making us a part of an exclusive community comprised of some of the most successful companies in the world. Curbio's inclusion on this list after just five short years in business is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication to transforming home improvement for the real estate industry," said Rick Rudman, CEO of Curbio. "I want to congratulate the entire Curbio team on this remarkable achievement and look forward to our continued growth and success."
Curbio is the only tech-enabled home improvement solution that partners exclusively with real estate agents to repair and update homes before they go on the market, so they sell quickly and for top dollar, with no payment due until the home sells. Its innovative service removes all barriers to the home improvement process, making it streamlined, simple and stress-free.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and methodology, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000. For more information about Curbio, visit www.Curbio.com.
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – Applebee’s unveiled a set of lip glosses they say are inspired by chicken wing sauce flavors you can find around the country.
The restaurant chain partnered with Winky Lux, a New York-based makeup company, to create the Saucy Gloss line. The collection includes four different “flavors” including Get Me Hot Buffalo, Sweet Chile Kiss, Be My Honey Pepper, and Honey BBQ-T, each with their own taste and hue.
“Applebee’s is known for first dates and wings – which are one of our most popular menu items,” Applebee’s Chief Marketing Officer Joel Yashinsky said in a news release. Yashinsky goes on to suggest you “spice up your date night” – which seems like a likely result of kissing while wearing hot sauce-flavored makeup.
Along with the announcement of the lip gloss line, Applebees released a two-and-a-half-minute video on YouTube, showing off the colors and flavors in a “Lady Marmalade”-inspired music video urging the public to “taste my face.”
“We are so excited to partner with Applebee’s in such an unexpected way,” Natalie Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Winky Lux, said in the release. “We love adding a playful touch to everyday beauty. … This collaboration captures the cutting-edge product innovation and playful spirit of our brand.”
One tube will set you back $18, or you can opt to purchase the whole line for $65. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/applebees-creates-chicken-wing-flavored-lip-glosses/ | 2022-08-01T23:04:06Z |
--Share Repurchase from ReneSola Singapore
--New Investor Rights Agreement with Shah Capital
--Departure of Two Board Members
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that:
- the Company has entered into a securities repurchase agreement with ReneSola Singapore Pte. Ltd. ("ReneSola Singapore"), one of the Company's major shareholders, pursuant to which, among other things, the Company will repurchase from ReneSola Singapore 70,000,000 shares represented by 7,000,000 ADSs at a price of US$0.60 per share (or US$6.00 per ADS), totaling US$42 million through a privately negotiated transaction. ReneSola Singapore will be subject to a 90-day lock-up restriction with respect to its remaining share ownership of the Company and other customary covenants.
- Shah Capital will purchase 10,000,000 shares represented by 1,000,000 ADSs from ReneSola Singapore at a price of US$0.60 per share (or US$6.00 per ADSs).
- affiliates of ReneSola Singapore will resign from their offices as legal representatives, directors, and officers of the Company and its subsidiaries shortly after the closing of the repurchase transaction. Ms. Crystal (Xinhan) Li and Ms. Maggie (Yuanyuan) Ma will resign from the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company immediately upon closing of the repurchase transaction. Ms. Crystal (Xinhan) Li will also resign from her executive role as the vice president of investment of the Company simultaneously.
- in connection with and effective upon the closing of the repurchase transaction, the currently effective investor rights agreement dated as of October 2, 2019 by and among the Company, Mr. Xianshou Li, ReneSola Singapore, Shah Capital Opportunity Fund LP ("Shah Capital") and certain other parties named therein will be terminated. The Company will enter into an amended and restated investor rights agreement separately with Shah Capital. The terms of the amended and restated investor rights agreement are substantially the same as those under the previous investor rights agreement, except that (i) Shah Capital, subject to certain minimum shareholding requirements and a step-down mechanism, is entitled to nominate three (3) designees for election and/or appointment as directors of the Company, and (ii) the board of directors of the Company is entitled to jointly nominate for election and/or appoint one (1) director.
"This transaction is an important step in the multi-year transformation of our Company into a leading solar project developer," said Yumin Liu, ReneSola Power's Chief Executive Officer. "We are especially encouraged that Shah Capital has increased their already large commitment to the Company. We appreciate their support and vote of confidence."
The Board and the audit committee of the Board respectively approved the Company's entry into the securities repurchase agreement and the amended and rested investor rights agreement. Upon resignation of Ms. Crystal (Xinhan) Li and Ms. Maggie (Yuanyuan) Ma, the Board will have two vacancies. The Board appointed ReneSola Power's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yumin Liu, to fill one of the vacancies. The other vacancy on the Board is pending further review and appointment by the Board.
About ReneSola Power
ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York. For more information, please visit www.renesolapower.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
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53-year-old man indicted for cyberstalking after terrorizing women online, authorities say
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A man who already served time in prison for harassing women online with violent fantasies again faces similar charges.
KMOV reports a grand jury has indicted 53-year-old Robert Merkle on charges accusing him of threatening and cyberstalking five people since October 2021.
Officials said Merkle had previously pleaded guilty in 2017 to multiple counts of misdemeanor and felony harassment in St. Louis and Jefferson County.
A woman, who wanted to go by the name Angela, shared that she met Merkle at a pub in 2017. They sat at the same table and talked about current events. Angela said a man named Rob then messaged the group organizer asking about her, saying the two found the message strange.
According to authorities, Angela said she received a disturbing message from a man named James through the Meetup app days later.
“It read, ‘I have the need to tell you I have been having sexually violent fantasies.’ It went on from there to describe rape,” Angela said.
According to Angela, the message also mentioned the meeting at the pub, and she then informed police of the situation.
Angela said another message came through the online group that described a violent sexual assault a few days later.
“I’m interested in female sexual response and sexual performance by young Caucasian women under 40 during specific nonconsensual sex acts,” Angela said the message read.
Angela said she connected the profiles of the men and gave the information to police. After working with St. Louis police, charges were filed against Merkle.
Authorities said a judge, Rex Burlison, ordered Merkle’s sentences to be run concurrently, meaning he would serve three years behind bars. Merkle was released from prison in October 2020 and completed his parole in October 2021.
According to police, Merkle faces the latest felony charge of harassment from January 2022. He allegedly texted a woman that he had made a copy of her key to her residence and that he was going to break in and rape her.
Copyright 2022 KMOV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/12/53-year-old-man-indicted-cyberstalking-after-terrorizing-women-online-authorities-say/ | 2022-08-12T23:29:48Z |
SAN DIEGO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced the company will release its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 after the market closes on May 4, 2022. The company will host its conference call on May 5, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. PT to discuss the operating results.
To access the conference call, dial (888) 440-5675 (United States) or (646) 960-0268 (International). When prompted, provide the conference ID 9982808.
A telephone replay of the conference call can also be accessed by calling (800) 770-2030 and entering the conference ID 9982808. The telephone replay will be available through May 19, 2022.
A live webcast will be available in listen-only mode by clicking on the webcast link on the company's home page or in the investors section at www.realtyincome.com. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live broadcast. No access code is required for this replay.
About Realty Income
Realty Income, The Monthly Dividend Company®, is an S&P 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index. We invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. The company is structured as a REIT, and its monthly dividends are supported by the cash flow from over 11,100 real estate properties owned under long-term net lease agreements with commercial clients. To date, the company has declared 621 consecutive common stock monthly dividends throughout its 53-year operating history and increased the dividend 115 times since Realty Income's public listing in 1994 (NYSE: O). Additional information about the company can be obtained from the corporate website at www.realtyincome.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause our actual future results to differ materially from expected results. These risks include, among others, general economic conditions, domestic and foreign real estate conditions, client financial health, the availability of capital to finance planned growth, volatility and uncertainty in the credit markets and broader financial markets, fluctuations in interest and currency rates, property acquisitions and the timing, terms or completion of these acquisitions, uncertainties regarding whether the anticipated benefits of our merger with VEREIT, Inc. which closed on November 1, 2021, and the spin-off of substantially all of the office properties to Orion Office REIT Inc. on November 12, 2021 will be achieved, charges for property impairments, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to limit its impact, the effects of pandemics or global outbreaks of contagious diseases or fear of such outbreaks, the ability of clients to adequately manage their properties and fulfill their respective lease obligations to Realty Income, the outcome of any legal proceedings to which Realty Income is a party, acts of terrorism and war, and those additional risks and factors discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, forward-looking statements should be regarded solely as reflections of Realty Income's current operating plans and estimates. Actual plans and operating results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in this press release. Realty Income does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements were made.
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HANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company") and Xbox today announced that NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, an up to 60-player PVP mythical action combat game, will be launched on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and with Game Pass on June 23 and be available for pre-order beginning on June 12. The announcement was officially unveiled at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 earlier today, marking a pivotal milestone for NetEase as it builds its position in the global console market.
Developed and published by NetEase, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT has been appreciated by over 10 million players worldwide since its release in last August, turning it into one of the best-selling PC games in 2021 globally. In this game, players can experience the excitement of melee combat and world exploration with their selected heroes and weapons, competing with other foes to be the last one standing. The launch of its console version represents the debut of NetEase's games on the Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass, as well as the Company's first time participating in the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase.
"We share the same ambition with Microsoft to bring appealing and exciting new gaming experiences to wider communities," said Zhipeng Hu, Vice President of NetEase, Inc. "It's a milestone step for us to bring this melee battle gameplay with Eastern aesthetics and philosophies to a new audience in Western markets, together with Microsoft, one of NetEase's long-standing partners."
"At Xbox, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of gaming to everyone on the planet," said Sarah Bond, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for Gaming Ecosystem Organization at Xbox. "We are excited to help NetEase bring the fast-paced and tactical PVP experience of NARAKA: BLADEPOINT to consoles for the first time and help them reach new players around the world with Game Pass members and Xbox fans alike."
In 2016, NetEase entered into a license agreement with Mojang AB, a subsidiary of Microsoft, to operate Minecraft in China. Launching NARAKA: BLADEPOINT as a console game for the first time paves the way for future opportunities for both companies to reach new players around the world.
About NetEase, Inc.
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around innovative and diverse content, community, communication and commerce. NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular mobile and PC games. In more recent years, NetEase has expanded into international markets including Japan and North America. In addition to its self-developed game content, NetEase partners with other leading game developers, such as Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary), to operate globally renowned games in China. NetEase's other innovative service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's leading technology-focused intelligent learning company, and Cloud Village (HKEX: 9899), also known as NetEase Cloud Music, China's leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label e-commerce platform. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "aim," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "may," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "goal," "targets," "commits" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about business plans and statements about the launch of new games and their popularity among players in different markets, are or contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All information contained in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. You should not rely upon these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The parties do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contacts for NetEase
Investor Enquiries:
Margaret Shi
NetEase, Inc.
ir@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-3378
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global
Media Enquiries:
Li Ruohan
NetEase, Inc.
globalpr@service.netease.com
Tel: (+86) 571-8985-2668
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global
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Could you remind operators of low-powered vehicles like bikes and scooters — particularly motorized bikes and scooters — that they should stay to the right side of the road, for their own safety, as specified in Sec. 551.103 of the transportation code (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm)?
Small vehicles are hard enough for drivers to see when operated within the rules, let alone when ignoring them. And motorized bikes and scooters are much faster — but still too quiet — for both motorists and pedestrians to avoid, making the rules even more vital.
Linda Wilson
Temple | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/letters_to_the_editor/article_ad9d968c-0f9d-11ed-bd34-8f6651350243.html | 2022-07-31T09:40:22Z |
A unique concept where purpose meets innovation, craftsmanship and creativity
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Macallan, together with its luxury automotive partner Bentley Motors, has revealed the remarkable vision and design of The Macallan Horizon, the inspirational and highly innovative limited edition single malt whisky in development by the brands.
The prototype of The Macallan Horizon, which will be available as a whisky product from summer 2023, fuses both traditional craftsmanship and innovative materials, with cutting edge technology to create an exclusive horizontal design. It was visualized following extensive collaboration between The Macallan and Bentley Motors.
In homage to The Macallan's acclaimed Six Pillars, the foundation stones of the brand that account for its distinctive single malt whiskies, The Macallan Horizon concept product incorporates six unique upcycled, repurposed or ethically sourced materials which are integral to The Macallan and Bentley Motors.
Among them are recycled copper from the disused curiously small spirit stills which were located within The Macallan's former Distillery; aluminum recovered from the Bentley Motors manufacturing process; recycled wood; recyclable glass and carbon neutral leather, locally sourced, and also used in the recently unveiled Bentley Mulliner grand tourer.
The final component is the very special single malt whisky being created for The Macallan Horizon. The Macallan Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell developed the flavor profile for the whisky following a visit to Bentley Motors in Crewe, where she observed first hand their shared passion for creativity, craftsmanship and innovation.
Together, the six key materials, the majority of which have been sourced and produced locally in Scotland and the UK, form a unique concept that defies the traditional vertical aesthetic of a whisky bottle and reflects the horizontal trajectory of the automotive world, pushing the boundaries and the art of the possible.
The visionary design also features a glass bottle with an extraordinary 180-degree twist, representing the mastery of space and time achieved by The Macallan and Bentley Motors in creating the prototype, which has no standing base.
Jaume Ferras, Global Creative Director for The Macallan, comments: "Taking inspiration from the automotive industry, we are showcasing our creative vision and concept development of The Macallan Horizon, which is among the most unique projects we have embarked on in our almost 200-year history.
"Our collaboration with Bentley Motors and the knowledge exchange we have undertaken as a result has inspired us to see things very differently. In the spirits world, everything is upright, such as our stills and our bottles. When we looked at the horizontal direction pursued by Bentley Motors as part of the automotive industry, it made us consider if and how we could adapt this format for whisky, which ultimately requires to be poured.
"I am incredibly proud of the beautiful design we have created together for The Macallan Horizon and the unique materials we are incorporating. It simply would not be possible without the incomparable craftsmanship and creativity for which The Macallan and Bentley Motors are renowned and is the embodiment of the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since 1824."
Bentley's Head of Design Collaborations, Chris Cooke, comments: "Our prototype for The Macallan Horizon is truly pioneering in both its design and use of materials. It's a fusion of the sharply defined yet curvaceous Bentley design DNA, The Macallan's innovation and recycled materials from both iconic British brands. The form of the design has allowed us to almost treat light as another material in itself, and the interplay between light and the wood, aluminum and copper materials is extraordinary. In being both an object of beauty in itself and demonstrating such innovation, it's a representation of what's coming next from our partnership."
Since the launch of their global partnership in July 2021, The Macallan and Bentley Motors - brands united by a dedication to craftsmanship, creativity, innovation and sustainability - have committed to share learnings from their respective industries while continuing to pursue the uncompromised excellence for which they are renowned.
Information regarding pricing and availability of The Macallan Horizon single malt whisky will be shared closer to its release on www.themacallan.com and www.bentleymotors.com
For further information, please contact:
The Macallan
TheMacallan@mbooth.com
Bentley Motors
Mike Sayer
Head of Product Communications
mike.sayer@bentley.co.uk
+44-7507-46782
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Their outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since it was established by Alexander Reid, on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland.
In 2018, The Macallan opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of its award-winning Speyside distillery. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects to promote sustainability, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills. It stands nearby Easter Elchies House, the Highland Manor built in 1700 which is The Macallan's spiritual home and remains the heartbeat of The Macallan's beautiful 485-acre Estate.
Crafted without compromise. Please savor The Macallan responsibly.
Bentley Motors is the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world. The company's headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering, and production of the company's five model lines: Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.
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TORONTO, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TripSitter Clinic Ltd. (CSE: KETA) (FSE: UY0) ("TripSitter" or the "Company"), today announced the official launch of the TripSitter App, a simple and free App that makes it easy for users to access TripSitter Clinics' services.
CEO of TripSitter Clinic, Dr. Huber stated: "we are delighted to announce our new App launch which will enable users with a convenient platform for patients to connect to a doctor, and then be guided along their psychedelic healing journey with specially trained Tripsitters.
The App is available to users through Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. App features a compatibility assessment so patients will be matched with Tripsitters that share common interests and personalities. The App features secure telehealth and unlimited messaging between patients and their Tripsitter and also enables scheduling, medication tracking, and billing
TripSitter Clinic is currently operating in Alabama, Arizona, California , Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming with continued expansion across the United States over the next 6 months.
TripSitter Clinic LTD., through its wholly-owned subsidiary TripSitter Clinic Corp, is at the forefront of two emerging sectors: telehealth and psychedelic medicine. The Company's consultative virtual clinic, TripSitter.Clinic, is an internationally-recognized SaaS platform that provides care, monitoring, and coaching while connecting patients with licensed physicians in the United States who can evaluate for a prescribed psychedelic treatment program of therapeutic low-dose ketamine medication. TripSitter is not a primary care physician (PCP). TripSitter.Clinic requires prospective patients to provide a diagnosis from their PCP along with other health information to their chosen TripSitter physician during the initial intake process. When a patient is approved for treatment by their physician, TripSitter.Clinic connects the patient with experts who also use the platform to consult and coordinate with the patient and their physician. Learn more at https://www.tripsitter.clinic/
Dr. John Huber, CEO
dr.huber@tripsitter.clinic
The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements concerning the Company's general business plans, the tele-health industry and the Company's market position within it, and statements concerning the listing of the Company's common shares on the CSE. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Factors that could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in the Company's final long-form prospectus dated November 22, 2021, and the schedules attached thereto, that are available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable laws.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics") (NASDAQ: TGTX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in TG Therapeutics, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against TG Therapeutics includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 16, 2022
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Which Citizen watch for women is best?
Looking to update your accessory collection with a new timepiece? Citizen has been manufacturing watches for over a hundred years. It sells a wide selection of watches for men and women with a reputation for producing quality products at an array of prices. The Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Stainless Steel Watch is stylish and reliable, with a beautiful dark blue dial that will look great and keep up with an active lifestyle.
What to know before you buy a Citizen watch for women
In-house production
Citizen is a vertically integrated company. This means it does all of its own production, without using external contractors or suppliers. Over the last 40 years, this Japanese company has moved toward more sustainable practices. Citizen is working to reduce world battery waste by putting a greater emphasis on light-powered technology.
Eco-Drive
Citizen watches use quartz, mechanical and Eco-Drive movements. Quartz and mechanical are pretty standard in watches, but Eco-Drive is becoming increasingly popular at Citizen. Eco-Drive watches are powered by light so all you have to do to “charge” it is leave it out in sunlight or under a lamp. A fully charged Eco-Drive watch can run for months, even in the dark, without requiring a battery replacement.
Types of bands
Citizen watches come with three styles of bands, each with a different closure method.
- Strap: This is a leather, silicone, nylon or fabric woven band with an adjustable buckle closure. It’s the easiest band to size at home without making adjustments.
- Bracelet: This is metal band with links that afford flexibility. It has a folding clasp that’s easy to open and close without assistance. It’s comfortable on the wrist, but resizing it requires tools.
- Bangle: This is an inflexible metal band, often made from stainless steel. The size might adjust a little but the form of the watch is pretty fixed.
What to look for in a quality Citizen watch for women
Water-resistant
Some Citizen watches are not water-resistant at all, while some are water-resistant up to 328 feet (100 meters) underwater. This means that the watch can withstand submersion in that deep without damage, and is safe to wear in the shower or in the pool. A watch with water resistance under 200 meters can be worn snorkeling, but not scuba diving.
Mineral crystal vs. sapphire crystal
Citizen makes watches with mineral crystal and sapphire crystal faces. Both are hard and scratch-resistant, but sapphire crystal is the higher-end option. It’s more reflective and more scratch-resistant than mineral crystal, but that also makes it more expensive.
Dial features
While Citizen makes basic, straightforward watches for women, it also products watches with extra dial features. Some list the date, or the date along with the day of the week. Others display a perpetual calendar that tracks the date, day, month and moon phase. Glow-in-the-dark numbers or hands make checking the time easy, no matter where you are.
How much you can expect to spend on a Citizen watch for women
The average Citizen watch for women costs $130-$400. Newly released watches with special features can cost up to $1,000.
Citizen watch for women FAQ
Can the watchband be changed?
A. This depends on the watch. Strap and bracelet bands are more likely to be changeable, while watches with bangle bands are usually less customizable.
Do Eco-Drive watches ever need a battery change?
A. Eco-Drive technology is designed so the watch never needs a battery change. You should, however, get the gaskets replaced once in a while. Gaskets keep your watch watertight and are automatically replaced when you get a watch battery replaced. Since Eco-Drive watches don’t need battery replacements, you’ll have to remember to replace the gaskets.
What do luminous hands do?
A. This means that the hands are crafted with a substance that lets them glow in the dark. It makes the watch easier to read in the dark without a light-up function.
What’s the best Citizen watch for women to buy?
Top Citizen watch for women
Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Stainless Steel Watch
What you need to know: This silver-tone stainless steel watch has a blue dial, mineral crystal face and a bracelet band with a fold-over clasp.
What you’ll love: It’s stylish and well-made with an Eco-Drive movement. It features the date and has luminous hands. It’s water-resistant up to 100 meters. This makes it suitable for showering, swimming and snorkeling.
What you should consider: It is not suitable for scuba diving. Some Amazon buyers have reported that the warranty card was missing from the box when the watch arrived.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Macy’s
Top Citizen watch for women for the money
Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Crystal Watch
What you need to know: This silver-tone stainless steel watch has a mother-of-pearl dial, mineral crystal face and a bracelet band with a fold-over clap.
What you’ll love: It has an eye-catching bezel design and the mother-of-pearl shimmers beautifully. It has an Eco-Drive movement and luminous hands. It features the date and the day of the week on the dial.
What you should consider: It is not water-resistant.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Classic Watch
What you need to know: This two-tone stainless steel watch has a white dial, mineral crystal face and a bracelet band with a fold-over clasp.
What you’ll love: It has an easy-to-read day of the week and date box on the dial. It has luminous hands. It’s water-resistant up to 100 meters, which makes it suitable for showering, swimming and snorkeling.
What you should consider: It is not suitable for scuba diving. There are no numbers on the dial, only notch markers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Cigna divests life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses in six Asia-Pacific markets to sharpen focus on its expanding health portfolio
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI), a global health services company, today announced the completion of the company's previously announced divestiture of its life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses in six markets across Asia Pacific to Chubb (NYSE: CB) in an approximately $5.4 billion transaction.
"The completion of this transaction allows us to further focus our efforts to grow our global health portfolio," said David M. Cordani, chairman and chief executive officer, Cigna Corporation. "We are proud of what our teams across Asia Pacific have achieved over the years to improve the well-being and peace of mind of our customers, and we know they will continue to thrive with Chubb."
Cigna's life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan and Thailand have now transferred to Chubb. Cigna and Chubb previously agreed to exclude Cigna's interest in a joint venture in Turkey from the transaction.
Cigna remains committed to its robust international health business, delivering affordable, predictable and simple health coverage around the world. Cigna will continue to serve the needs of employers, individuals and intergovernmental organizations while also providing health protection and health services in many countries. The transaction does not impact Cigna's international health businesses in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, or Cigna's supplemental health business in the United States. Cigna is also retaining its joint ventures in Australia, China and India.
Chubb paid Cigna cash consideration of nearly $5.4 billion and Cigna expects to realize approximately $5.1 billion of net after-tax proceeds from the transaction. Proceeds from the transaction are expected to be utilized primarily for share repurchase, with $3.5 billion used to fund an accelerated share repurchase announced on June 16, 2022. When combined with Cigna's previously completed share repurchases, Cigna remains on track to repurchase at least $7 billion of its shares in 2022.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) 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 throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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Canal Fulton OKs loan agreement for properties in historic district
Canal Fulton City Council
Tuesday meeting
KEY ACTION: Approved a loan agreement to improve properties in the city’s historic district.
DISCUSSION: Earlier this year, the city enacted the Historic District Community Improvement Loan Program to provide interest-free loans to both residential and commercial property owners in the historic district to make exterior improvements to their properties. Property owners can receive a loan of up to $3,600. Loans will be available until all of the $20,000 allocated for the program has been disbursed. Only one loan is permitted per water bill and must be repaid in monthly installments of $100 until the loan is paid in full. Improvements must begin within 45 days of funding or the loan must be repaid immediately. Loan agreements are available at City Hall.
More Canal Fulton news:City Council approves easement for wheelchair ramp
More Canal Fulton news:City swears in first female police chief
OTHER ACTION:
- Discussed a sample ordinance for garbage and rubbish collection and disposal. The ordinance addresses how property owners are to dispose of their trash. In an effort to reduce the number of days that trash cans are set at the street, all residential haulers must collect trash on Wednesdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, trash haulers must acquire a permit from City Hall and pay an annual fee of $100 per vehicle operating in the city.
- Heard that the 30-year-old St. Helena III canal boat has serious problems with taking on water. A rubberized coating that was applied to the concrete hull earlier this year has not held up and the boat has been in dry dock since May. Options to repair or replace the boat are being considered. The boat will sail for one weekend in October as part of the Haunting on the Canal event.
- Police Chief Sarah Wilson advised council and residents to be cautious about guarding their finances and identities, because there has been and uptick in financial crimes and identity fraud through phone calls, email, text messages, and social media.
- Heard that the Ohio Department of Transportation will begin milling state Route 93 through the city this week.
- Heard that 2022 year-to-date income tax collections are 15% higher than they were last year. This year’s collections are $1,937,646 compared to $1,679,885 last year.
- Authorized Parks Director Chris Bundy to apply for a $90,000 playground grant. The matching grant would require the city to pay $45,000 toward the project.
- Heard that 113 Northwest High School seniors will participate in the city’s Day of Caring on Aug. 26. Students must do two community service projects during their senior year in high school to graduate.
- Approved a 2022 contract with Massillon for its Police Department to transport prisoners from jail to court and back to jail for $150 a person.
- Heard that 2023’s Olde Canal Days Festival will be held July 6-8.
- Scheduled a work session to discuss the 2023 budget for 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Safety Center.
UP NEXT: Will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Safety Center. The meeting will begin with a work session.
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Three-day online event attracted 14,600+ bidders from 46 countries to compete for 8,300+ items
EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. latest Edmonton, AB auction included 8,300+ equipment items selling for CA$76+ million (US$58+ million) in gross transaction value, which is a 29% increase over the same event last year.
The three-day online event on September 7 – 9, 2022, attracted more than 14,600 bidders from 46 countries. Approximately 94 percent of the equipment in the unreserved auction was sold to Canadian buyers, including 59 percent sold to Albertans. The remaining six percent of the equipment was sold to international buyers from as far away as Colombia, India, and Ireland.
"We had a lot of happy consignors, with equipment and trucks bringing strong demand and pricing through all three days of the auction," said Andrew Lutic, Regional Sales Manager, Ritchie Bros. "Leading up to the event our Edmonton site was busy with buyers inspecting items to add to their fleet for upcoming projects. For those that were unable to get the equipment they need for the winter season, we have a ton of upcoming buying opportunities including our next big Edmonton auction in late October."
More than 1,100 consignors sold equipment in the Edmonton auction, including a major realignment for Ninkovich Gravel Ltd.
"When you work with Ritchie, you get a company that's thoughtful, considerate, and always looking out for your best interests," said Dave Ninkovich of Ninkovich Gravel Ltd. "They provided direction on how to increase the value of my assets at auction and it worked, as we surpassed my original expectations and hit the price I was hoping for."
- 2017 Komatsu D155AXI-8 dozer – CA$400,000 (US$304,040)
- 2014 Kenworth C500 National NBT45TM 45-ton straight boom truck - CA$357,500 (US$271,736)
- 2015 Caterpillar 740BEJ ejector articulated dump truck – CA$325,000 (US$247,033)
- 2014 Caterpillar 349FL hydraulic excavator – CA$265,000 (US$201,427)
- 2013 Peterbilt 367 2012 vacuum industrial on 8x6 hydro vac truck – CA$260,000 (US$197,626)
- Gross Transaction Value: CA$76+ million (US$58+ million)
- Items Sold: 8,300+
- Bidders: 14,600+
- Consignors: 1,100+
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
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WASHINGTON — The longer Ukraine’s army fends off the invading Russians, the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training — exactly the transformation President Vladimir Putin wanted to prevent by invading in the first place.
The list of arms flowing to Ukraine is long and growing longer. It includes new American battlefield aerial drones and the most modern U.S. and Canadian artillery, anti-tank weapons from Norway and others, armored vehicles and anti-ship missiles from Britain and Stinger counter-air missiles from the U.S., Denmark and other countries.
If Ukraine can hold off the Russians, its accumulating arsenal of Western weapons could have a transformative effect in a country that has, like other former Soviet republics, relied mainly on arms and equipment from the Soviet era.
But sustaining that military aid won’t be easy. It is costly and, for some supplier nations, politically risky. It also is being taken out of Western stockpiles that at some point will need to be replenished. That is why U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin convened a meeting Tuesday at Germany’s Ramstein air base to work out ways to keep it going, now and for the long run. Defense ministers and top military leaders from approximately 40 countries participated.
After the meeting, Austin told a news conference at Ramstein that Germany had agreed to send 50 Cheetah anti-aircraft weapons to Ukraine and that the meeting had served to unify the West’s efforts to help Ukraine “win today and build strength for tomorrow.” He said the participating nations had agreed to continue similar consultations through monthly meetings, either in person or virtually.
“We’ve got to move at the speed of war,” Austin said.
The goal, Austin said ahead of the conference, is not just to support Ukrainian defenses but to help them prevail against a larger invading force. In opening remarks to the meeting, he said Ukraine’s allies will “keep moving heaven and earth” to meet Ukraine’s near-term security requirements.
“We believe they can win if they have the right equipment, the right support,” Austin said on Monday in Poland after returning from a visit to Kyiv with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that included discussion of Ukraine’s military needs. He also said the goal is to “see Russia weakened to the degree that it can’t do the kinds of things it has done in invading Ukraine.”
Despite its early failings, the Russian military still holds some advantages that will be put to the test in the eastern Donbas region, where they are assembling more combat troops and firepower even as the U.S. and its NATO allies scramble to get artillery and other heavy weaponry to that area in time to make a difference.
With the war’s outcome in doubt after two months of fighting, the Pentagon is providing 90 of the U.S. Army’s most modern howitzers, along with 183,000 rounds of artillery — and other sophisticated weaponry that could give the Ukrainians an important edge in looming battles. The U.S. also is arranging more training for Ukrainians on key weaponry, including howitzers and at least two kinds of armed drone aircraft.
On Monday, Austin and Blinken announced $713 million in foreign military financing for Ukraine and 15 allied and partner countries in Europe; some $322 million is earmarked for Kyiv, in part to help Ukraine transition to more advanced weapons and air defense systems. The remainder will be split among NATO members and other nations that have provided Ukraine with critical military supplies since the war with Russia began, officials said.
Such financing is different from previous U.S. military assistance for Ukraine. It is not a donation of weapons and equipment from Pentagon stockpiles but rather cash that countries can use to purchase supplies that they might need.
The Ukrainians say they need even more, including long-range air defense systems, fighter jets, tanks and multiple-launch rocket systems.
“It will be true to say that the United States now leads the effort in ensuring this transition of Ukraine to Western-style weapons, in arranging training for Ukrainian soldiers,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, adding, “and I only regret that it didn’t happen a month or two months ago from the very beginning of the war.”
Philip Breedlove, a retired U.S. general who led NATO in Europe from 2013 to 2016, says his shorthand summary of what Putin wants in Ukraine and elsewhere on the Russian periphery is, “Weapons out, NATO back, and no America.”
“What has happened is, Mr. Putin is getting exactly what he did not want. He’s getting more weapons forward, he’s getting more NATO forward, and he’s getting more America in Europe,” Breedlove said in an interview.
The complexities of keeping up Western military aid to Ukraine, even as its troops are fully occupied with a brutal war, are a reminder of what is at stake. Putin said before launching the invasion that Moscow could not tolerate what he saw as a Western effort to make Ukraine a de facto member of NATO. He argued that Ukraine’s interest in westernizing and in remaining outside of Russia’s orbit was due to “external forces” such as U.S. pressure.
Putin has demanded that Ukraine forswear membership in the NATO alliance, and beyond that he has insisted on turning back the clock to 1997, before NATO had begun adding former Soviet and Soviet-allied nations to its ranks.
There is little prospect of Ukraine joining NATO, but Russia’s war has in fact brought NATO closer to Ukraine. The result has been a boost to Ukraine’s prospects for mounting a successful defense, even in the eastern Donbas region where the Russians hold certain advantages and where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting since 2014. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_1418bc2e-c5a3-11ec-a7d1-eb1b73375c36.html | 2022-04-27T07:10:39Z |
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMZN) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, Seattle Division, and docketed under 22-cv-00617, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Amazon stock between February 1, 2019 and April 5, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Amazon securities during the Class Period, you have until July 5, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Amazon is a multinational technology company that engages primarily in the businesses of e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
On the Company's Amazon.com e-commerce platform, Amazon sells both third-party merchandise and Amazon's own private-label products. As the owner and operator of the Amazon.com e-commerce platform, Amazon has access to certain non-public data of the third-party sellers that use the Amazon.com platform.
On or around June 3, 2019, the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary initiated a bipartisan investigation into the state of competition online. The investigation, led by the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law (the "Subcommittee"), examined the business practices and market dominance of Facebook, Google, Apple, and, of particular relevance, Amazon (the "Subcommittee Investigation").
In the course of the Subcommittee Investigation, the Subcommittee held several oversight hearings in which various officers of the above referenced companies, including their respective Chief Executive Officers, offered witness testimony on topics such as the effect of market power on the press, innovation, and privacy, and the market dominance of the firms under investigation. After each of the hearings, members of the Subcommittee submitted questions for the record to the witnesses.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading.
On March 9, 2022, media outlets reported that the House Judiciary Committee had requested that the U.S. Department of Justice open a criminal investigation into Amazon and certain of its executives for allegedly lying to Congress about its business practices during the course of the Subcommittee Investigation.
In response, Amazon asserted that there was "no factual basis" for the House Judiciary Committee's allegations.
Then, on April 6, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "SEC Is Investigating How Amazon Disclosed Business Practices." The article reported, inter alia, that the SEC's probe has been underway for more than a year and focuses on Amazon's disclosures regarding its use of third-party seller data for its own private-label business.
On this news, Amazon's stock price fell $105.98 per share, or 3.2%, to close at $3,175.12 per share on April 6, 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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BOSTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp (Nasdaq: MITO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter dated June 24, 2022 (the "Proposal Letter") from Morningside Venture (I) Investments Ltd. for itself and on behalf of its affiliates ("Morningside") and J. Wood Capital Advisors LLC ("J. Wood Capital") to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares (the "Shares") of the Company not already beneficially owned by Morningside, including Shares represented by American Depositary Shares of the Company (the "ADSs", each representing 12 Shares), in a going-private transaction (the "Proposed Transaction") for US$0.026 in cash per Share and US$0.313 in cash per ADS. A copy of the Proposal Letter is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Board previously formed a committee of three independent directors (the "Special Committee"), consisting of Mr. Kevin McLaughlin, Dr. Francis Chen, and Dr. Lou Lange to, among other authority delegated to the Special Committee, evaluate all strategic alternatives available to the Company. The Special Committee expects to retain a financial advisor to assist with its evaluation of the Proposed Transaction or any alternative transaction the Company may pursue. Consistent with the powers granted by the Board, the Special Committee will evaluate the Proposed Transaction and all other strategic alternatives available to the Company.
The Board and the Special Committee caution holders of the Company's Shares, including Shares represented by ADSs, and others considering trading the Company's securities that no decisions have been made with respect to the Proposed Transaction or any alternative transaction that the Company may pursue. There can be no assurance that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the Proposed Transaction or that any alternative transaction will be received, approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to any transaction, except as required under applicable law.
About Stealth BioTherapeutics
We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria, found in nearly every cell in the body, are the body's main source of energy production and are critical for normal organ function. Dysfunctional mitochondria characterize a number of rare genetic diseases and are involved in many common age-related diseases, typically involving organ systems with high energy demands such as the eye, the neuromuscular system, the heart and the brain. We believe our lead product candidate, elamipretide, has the potential to treat ophthalmic diseases entailing mitochondrial dysfunction, such as dry AMD, rare neuromuscular disorders, such as primary mitochondrial myopathy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and rare cardiomyopathies, such as Barth syndrome. We are evaluating our second-generation clinical-stage candidate, SBT-272, for rare neurological disease indications, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar dementia, following promising preclinical data. We have optimized our discovery platform to identify novel mitochondria-targeted compounds which may be nominated as therapeutic product candidates or utilized as mitochondria-targeted vectors to deliver other compounds to mitochondria.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include those regarding Stealth BioTherapeutics' and the Special Committee's plans to evaluate the Proposed Transaction, any alternative transaction received by the Special Committee and other strategic alternatives. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Stealth BioTherapeutics' beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "expect," "hope," "plan," "potential," "possible," "will," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "may," "predict," "project," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Stealth BioTherapeutics may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements as a result of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including: Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain additional funding and to continue as a going concern; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to successfully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates and future product candidates; the preclinical and clinical results for Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates, which may not support further development and marketing approval; the potential advantages of Stealth BioTherapeutics' product candidates; the content and timing of decisions made by the FDA, the EMA or other regulatory authorities, investigational review boards at clinical trial sites and publication review bodies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of preclinical studies and clinical trials of Stealth BioTherapeutics product candidates; Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain and maintain requisite regulatory approvals and to enroll patients in its planned clinical trials; unplanned cash requirements and expenditures; competitive factors; Stealth BioTherapeutics' ability to obtain, maintain and enforce patent and other intellectual property protection for any product candidates it is developing; and general economic and market conditions. These and other risks are described in greater detail under the caption "Risk Factors" included in Stealth BioTherapeutics' most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as in any future filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, Stealth BioTherapeutics does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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Exhibit A
The Board of Directors (the "Board")
Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp
c/o Intertrust Corporate Services (Cayman) Limited
One Nexus Way, Camana Bay
Grand Cayman
KY1-9005 Cayman Islands
Dear Directors:
Morningside Venture (I) Investments Limited, for itself or on behalf of its affiliates (collectively, "Morningside") and J. Wood Capital Advisors LLC ("J. Wood Capital" and together with Morningside, "we"), are pleased to submit this joint preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares (the "Ordinary Shares"), including Ordinary Shares represented by American depository shares ("ADSs", each representing 12 Ordinary Shares), of Stealth BioTherapeutics Corp (the "Company") that are not already beneficially owned by Morningside in a going private transaction (the "Transaction").
Our proposed purchase price for each Ordinary Share is US$0.026 and for each ADS is US$0.313 in cash. We believe that our proposal provides an attractive opportunity for the Company's shareholders. Our proposed purchase price represents a premium of approximately 11.7% to the closing trading price of the ADSs on the date hereof and a premium of 20% to the 30 trading day average closing price.
Morningside currently beneficially owns approximately 65% of the total issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares. Subject to approval by the Company's board of directors and shareholders, we expect that the Transaction may be effected via a merger at the proposed purchase price.
The principal terms and conditions upon which we are prepared to pursue the Transaction are set forth below.
1. Purchase Price. We propose to acquire all of the outstanding Ordinary Shares and ADSs, other than those beneficially owned by us, at a purchase price equal to US$0.026 per Ordinary Share and US$0.313 per ADS in cash.
2. Financing. We intend to finance the Transaction with cash on hand and will not require debt financing to consummate the Transaction. With respect to the Company's ongoing capital requirements following the closing of the Transaction, we anticipate consummating a private placement from certain co- investors familiar to us contemporaneous with the closing of the Transaction. Such private placement would not be a condition to our obligation to close the Transaction.
3. Due Diligence. We are prepared to move expeditiously to complete the proposed Transaction as soon as practicable and will not require broad due diligence given our knowledge of the Company. We will request targeted confirmatory due diligence with respect to matters that directly bear on the execution of the Transaction, which we will be able to complete expeditiously. We have engaged Goodwin Procter LLP and Campbells LLP as our legal counsel.
4. Definitive Documentation. We are prepared to promptly negotiate and finalize the definitive agreements (the "Definitive Agreements") providing for the Transaction. We expect that such Definitive Agreements with respect to the Transaction will contain limited representations, warranties, covenants and conditions given Morningside's knowledge of the Company.
5. Process. We believe that the Transaction provides significant value to the Company's shareholders and a superior degree of speed and certainty to consummate the Transaction, which allows the Company's shareholders to de-risk their investment and obtain liquidity at a compelling premium. In considering this proposal, you should be aware that we are interested only in pursuing the Transaction and we do not intend to sell our stake in the Company to any third party.
6. Confidentiality. Morningside will, as required by law, timely file an amendment to its Schedule 13D to disclose this proposal. We trust you will agree with us that it is in our mutual interests to ensure that we proceed in a confidential manner, unless otherwise required by law, until we have executed Definitive Agreements or terminated our discussions.
7. No Binding Commitment. This proposal is not a binding offer, agreement or an agreement to make a binding offer. This letter is our preliminary indication of interest and does not contain all matters upon which agreement must be reached in order to consummate the proposed Transaction, nor does it create any binding rights or obligations in favor of any person. A binding commitment will result only from the execution of Definitive Agreements, and then will be on the terms and conditions provided in such documentation.
In closing, we would like to express our commitment to working together to bring this proposed Transaction to a successful and timely conclusion. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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Frontier CEO talks about airline merger, travel outlook
By DAVID KOENIG
AP Airlines Writer
DALLAS (AP) — Barry Biffle is juggling his day job as CEO of Frontier Airlines while also working to save a proposed merger with Spirit Airlines that would create the nation’s fifth-biggest carrier by some measures. On the merger, Biffle says Frontier and Spirit are answering regulators’ questions, and he is not alarmed that several liberals in Congress are urging the Biden administration to take a close look at whether the deal will hurt consumers. The bigger obstacle to a Frontier-Spirit deal is JetBlue Airways, which made its own $3.6 billion bid for Spirit last week. JetBlue’s offer is higher than Frontier’s $2.9 billion bid, which was announced in February. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/11/frontier-ceo-talks-about-airline-merger-travel-outlook/ | 2022-04-11T14:34:13Z |
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mack Trucks today announced that it was offering a new program and a new safety offering for customers of the Mack LR® Electric model. Mack made the announcement at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 9-12, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California.
Mack launched the Electrify My Refuse Route Program, a unique-to-Mack campaign that rewards customers for sharing their refuse routes to prepare the fleet's readiness for the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle. Mack also announced the availability of Sensta Technologies PreView collision warning technology on several Mack models, including the Mack LR Electric.
"Mack continues to invest in programs and technology to improve the total cost of ownership for customers," said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. "Helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals, the Electrify My Refuse Route Program mitigates costs associated with electrification infrastructure. Along with sustainability, safety remains a priority for the refuse industry and Mack. PreView improves safety for drivers and others on the road, alerting operators when an object is in a blind spot and helping customers, and the industry, maintain enhanced levels of operating safety."
Through the Electrify My Refuse Route program, customers download the Mack Route Recorder app to receive up to $750 in Mack parts gift cards for sharing valid refuse collection routes. Customers who then purchase or lease the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle can receive $25,000 for charging hardware reimbursement and $10,000 in additional charging reimbursements for each further vehicle purchased.
To qualify for parts gift cards and the additional incentives, customers email Mack their recorded collection routes. The customer is rewarded $250 in gift cards for each submitted qualified route, with a limit of three per customer. Those that receive charging hardware reimbursement following a purchase or lease are limited to specific charger models and manufacturers.
PreView is available on the Mack LR Electric, diesel-powered Mack LR and Mack TerraPro models. Utilizing four radar sensors, one on each side of the vehicle, the PreView radar system detects objects and Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) that may be located in a driver's blind spot. Vulnerable Road Users are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.
Indicators in the A-Pillars flash lights and audible alerts are sounded when the system detects a metallic object or a VRU in a blind spot. Available as an option and factory-installed on new builds, customers may also retrofit their trucks with PreView by contacting their local Mack dealer.
The next generation LR Electric, launched in March 2022, features 42 percent more energy and a standard 376 kWh total battery capacity offering an increased range. Featuring twin electric motors, the Mack LR Electric offers 448 continuous horsepower and 4,051 lb.-ft. of peak output torque from zero RPM. The LR Electric has a two-speed Mack Powershift transmission, Mack mRIDE™ suspension and Mack's proprietary S462R 46,000-pound rear axles.
Easily identifiable by a copper-colored Bulldog on the cab denoting the electric drivetrain, the LR Electric's vehicle propulsion is offered through four NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries that are charged though a 150 kW, SAE J1772-compliant charging system. The four batteries also provide all power for every onboard accessory, driven through 12V, 24V and 600V circuits. The two-stage regenerative braking system helps recapture energy from the hundreds of stops the vehicle makes each day with an increasing load.
Mack began serial production of the LR Electric in 2021 at its Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled.
Mack originally announced the Electrify My Refuse Route Program and PreView earlier today at WasteExpo 2022 in Las Vegas. Mack also announced at the show that the City of Ocala, Florida, purchased two Mack LR Electric models, and Miami-Dade County, Florida, purchased one LR Electric refuse vehicle.
For more information and full program terms and conditions of the Electrify My Refuse Route Program, please visit Mack booth No. 2028 at ACT Expo or your local Mack dealer. For more information about the Mack LR Electric, PreView, please visit Mack booth No. 2028 at ACT Expo, your local Mack dealer or www.macktrucks.com
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Dedicated to durability, reliability and meeting the needs of customers, Mack Trucks has provided purpose-built transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and Mack® trucks are sold and serviced through an extensive distribution network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks, diesel engines and transmissions sold in North America are assembled in the United States. Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems and OHSAS 18001 standard for health and safety management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.
Mack Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, which is driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase customer uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost 100,000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In 2021, net sales amounted to about $43 billion. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com.
For more information about Mack, visit our website at www.macktrucks.com
KIMBERLY PUPILLO
DIRECTOR – PUBLIC RELATIONS
MACK TRUCKS, INC.
336-662-1787
kimberly.pupillo@macktrucks.com
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Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season, the league told its clubs in a memo Tuesday.
There will be certain exceptions to that mandate, the league said, such as when the unvaccinated person is considered to have been “recently recovered” from COVID-19.
But for all others, testing will not be required except when “directed by their team physician or a league physician or government authority,” the league said. Facemasks also will not be required, though they will be recommended for use indoors in markets where coronavirus levels are classified by government officials as high.
The policy for the coming season — agreed to by the National Basketball Players Association — has been developed over the last several weeks and is consistent with what Commissioner Adam Silver said last month he would expect.
“It looks like we’ll be on our normal track in terms of when the season starts, in terms of our protocols around the game, particularly around the health and safety of our players,” Silver said at the league’s Board of Governors meeting in mid-July. “I have learned over the last 2 1/2 years not to make any predictions when it comes to COVID, but only to say we’ll be prepared for anything that comes our way.”
The overwhelming majority of NBA players and team personnel were vaccinated last season, and the league said it is strongly recommending that those people remain up-to-date with their vaccination status. That means not only having received all doses in the initial series of vaccinations but also all boosters that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
All players and team personnel will be required to get tested when exhibiting any symptoms, plus they will be required to report those symptoms, as well as any positive or inconclusive results of tests not administered by the team or the league. Players and personnel will also have to report when someone in their household tests positive for COVID-19.
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Rises to No. 3 Nationally in Rheumatology, Highest in Northeast
NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been named the No. 1 hospital in the nation for orthopedics and the No. 3 hospital in the nation for rheumatology in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Hospitals: Specialty Rankings©* report.
This is the 13th consecutive year in a row that HSS has attained the top position nationally in orthopedics. Its No. 3 spot in rheumatology nationwide is the highest ranking for the specialty in the Northeast. This follows the U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals© rankings announced last month, in which HSS surged into the Top 10 nationally and was highest ranked in NY, NJ and CT for Pediatric Orthopedics.
"When faced with musculoskeletal conditions or complex surgery, choosing a hospital is one of the most important decisions one will ever make," said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. "Our rankings in orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News are not only a great honor but a testament to each staff member's commitment to do their best — and to improve on their best every day. The result is the highest-quality care for every patient who places their trust in HSS."
For the 2022-2023 rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in 15 specialties using a variety of measures, ranging from outcomes, level of nursing care, and patient experience to the availability of technology such as computer-assisted orthopedic surgery. The methodology also factored in data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, American Hospital Association, professional organizations, and medical specialists.
According to the survey, HSS outperformed in back surgery and spinal fusion, hip fracture, hip replacement and knee replacement.
"Our extraordinary focus on musculoskeletal conditions enables us to provide highly specialized, patient-centered care to help people get back to what they need and love to do," said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, surgeon-in-chief and medical director at HSS. "A combination of factors has enabled HSS to achieve outstanding outcomes: the highest standards in patient care and safety; our dedication to evidence-based medicine, including advances in technology; our seminal research in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions; and our commitment to training the physicians, surgeons and investigators who will help shape the future of musculoskeletal care."
"We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News for outstanding care," said S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD, physician-in-chief and chief of the Division of Rheumatology at HSS, noting the significant growth of rheumatology at HSS to meet the increasing demand for its services. "We will continue to respond to changes and challenges in health care by embracing an integrative care approach that addresses the needs of the whole person. Our goal is to improve our patients' lives with innovative, evidence-based treatments and dedicated research to advance the field."
In 2021, HSS surgical teams performed 36,870 orthopedic procedures; HSS clinicians provided nearly 446,000 nonsurgical consultations for conditions including joint pain, trauma and sports injuries, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, spinal disorders, and conditions of the hand, upper extremities, foot and ankle.
HSS provides care to the highest-performing professional, collegiate and amateur athletes and organizations around the world, including USA Basketball, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), UFC, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Giants, the New York Knicks, the New York Mets and the New York Red Bulls, among others.
* Copyright © 2022 U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Data reprinted with permission from U.S. News.
About HSS
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 13th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2022-2023). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a second consecutive year (2022). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation, and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMZN) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Amazon investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
AMZN 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) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Amazon during the relevant time frame, you have until September 6, 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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By joining Avail's industry/provider network, MedTech companies signify their intention to implement telepresence into their next-generation business models
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avail, the digital hub of the operating room enabling the medical technology (MedTech) and healthcare industries to work smarter to advance patient care, today announced the addition of a 50th MedTech organization to its telepresence network. With the signing of this contract, the Avail platform is poised to enable hundreds of thousands of people to collaborate, educate, and share surgical and MedTech expertise between operating rooms and remote locations in real time.
"The Avail platform was built to connect the MedTech industry more frequently, efficiently and seamlessly to surgeons and interventionalists, enabling them to work together more closely to advance medicine," stated Daniel Hawkins, CEO of Avail. "With this exciting milestone, the digital evolution of MedTech is well underway. Many of our MedTech partners are integrating Avail into their daily processes to expand the productivity and reach of their commercial teams, thus helping representatives to better engage with customers and support their success."
For some of the world's largest and most respected MedTech companies specializing in devices for neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and orthopedic surgery, among others — Avail has positively changed business practices in myriad ways. These include enabling faster product training and expanded reach for field teams, dramatically increasing the time they have available to sell products and support live procedures. In addition, MedTech companies and surgeons have realized the mutual benefits of using Avail to collaborate during unplanned cases when field representatives are unable to reach remote locations to join in person. With skyrocketing travel costs and staff shortages, Avail's approach to collaboration has allowed physician education and product launch programs not only to continue, but to operate more efficiently and rapidly. Other uses include enabling the acceleration of product innovation by allowing engineering and R&D teams to better connect with providers.
"As far as technology goes, the Avail experience has completely raised the bar for our Professional Education Programs — Avail makes us look good," stated John Vogrin, Senior Manager, Surgical Care Services for Cochlear Americas. "But more importantly, using Avail has allowed Cochlear to reduce travel for members of our sales team and give them back countless hours of their personal lives while improving the training experience and shortening the time it takes to complete. It's a win-win-win-win for our company, employees, customers, and their patients."
Avail's footprint of consistent, purpose-built hardware in procedure rooms, along with integrated software created for that hardware, serves as the foundation of the company's surgical telepresence platform. The mobile Avail console includes edge-based computing and a large display monitor and is connected securely to the cloud to stream high-quality audio, video, and surgical imaging to remote participants in a HIPAA-HITECH protected environment.
"Future-forward MedTech companies and healthcare systems not only need better, faster means of collaboration, but they want a way to share their own software capabilities to and from the OR," stated James Domine, CTO of Avail. "Avail's consistent hardware footprint provides eyes and ears into the operating room and will also enable the sharing of applicable third-party software capabilities, including AI and machine learning, which can be displayed on the large Avail console monitor to further elevate the collaborative experience. This can help improve processes and speed the adoption of new products that better meet the changing healthcare environment."
News of the 50th MedTech contract follows Avail's recent announcements of another company expansion and a partnership with the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR), which enables participating neurosurgeons to collaborate and share expertise, regardless of their locations.
Avail enables the MedTech industry and healthcare providers to work together more often and more efficiently, harnessing expertise and technology in and out of the OR to accelerate the innovation, adoption, and reach of tools and techniques to improve patient care. Avail does this by placing a consistent, mobile, hardware platform with integrated software into operating rooms, audibly and visually connecting remote participants and serving as the hub for advanced digital capabilities including AI and machine learning, in a secure cloud-based digital telepresence network. Today, 50 MedTech organizations have contracted with Avail to rethink commercial models, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance the reach and timeliness of collaboration. Avail was founded in 2017 by MedTech veterans with a vision to leverage Silicon Valley technology expertise to evolve the industry and enable MedTech and healthcare to deliver the best care possible. Avail.io
Michelle Stevens
Avail Medsystems
mstevens@avail.io
Ethan Metelenis
PRECISIONeffect
ethan.metelenis@precisionvh.com
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TOKYO (AP) — U.S. and Japanese warships, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, are conducting their joint naval exercise in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula for the first time in five years, in a show of their close military alliance amid growing speculation of North Korea’s missile or nuclear testing later this week.
The U.S. 7th Fleet and Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force said Wednesday they conducted a joint naval exercise at the Sea of Japan on Tuesday and Wednesday. It was the first time the U.S. aircraft carrier held the exercise in the area since 2017 and is seen as an apparent attempt to deter North Korea’s provocation.
Defense experts have warned that North Korea may launch another missile or even conduct a nuclear test as early as this week when Pyongyang marks the birth anniversary of its founding leader Kim Il Sung. Tension is rising in the region ahead of an annual joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea.
Japan has also stepped up joint military exercises with its closest ally, the United States, as well as regional partners in recent years amid rising concern over China’s increasingly assertive military actions in the regional seas.
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters that the ongoing joint exercise is “aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Japan and the United States, and is not keeping in mind a specific country. … We will continue to strengthen deterrence and response capability of the Japan-U.S. alliance and to do utmost for the defense of our country.”
Details of the exercise will be released by the Japanese Defense Ministry “when the situation allows a disclosure.”
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force said its destroyer JS Kongo and JS Inazuma, as well as Japanese F-2 fighters joined USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group “in order to strengthen the capability of Japan-US alliance for effective deterrence and response.”
“Our works contribute to the regional peace and stability,” the Japanese navy tweeted.
A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense official said they cannot provide specific dates and locations of the ongoing joint exercise until it’s finished.
Tension has risen in the area over North Korea’s spate of missile tests this year, including its first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in more than four years.
Some experts say the North’s recent missile tests were meant to perfect its weapons technology, boost its leverage in future negotiations with the U.S. and secure stronger internal loyalty. They say North Korea could soon conduct another ICBM launch, a launch of a satellite-carrying rocket or a test of a nuclear device in coming weeks. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/japan-us-hold-navy-drills-off-koreas-amid-nuke-test-worry/ | 2022-04-13T19:50:21Z |
Suspected serial killer charged after KC man’s body is found in his own closet
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Perez Reed, a suspected serial killer from St. Louis, has been charged after a Kansas City man’s body was found inside his own closet in November of 2021.
According to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, 26-year-old Perez D. Reed has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and two counts of fraudulent use of a credit/debit device in connection with this case.
Reed is in custody in St. Louis. Prosecutors have recommended that he be held on these new charges without bond.
According to court records, Stephon D. Johnson’s family filed a missing persons report after not hearing from Johnson since Nov. 1, 2021.
On Nov. 8, Kansas City officers went to Johnson’s apartment in the 1800 block of Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and found his body inside his unit’s closet.
Officers were able to determine that he had sustained a gunshot wound to the back of the head. They also collected an empty cigarillo package.
A check of DNA on that package showed strong support that it was Reed’s.
When Reed was arrested in November on warrants out of St. Louis County, a key was found with him. That key fit the deadbolt at Johnson’s apartment.
Also, witnesses told police that a man from St. Louis they’d seen on the news referred to as a “serial killer” was the same man with a crescent tattoo between his eyes who had been a guest of Johnson’s in KC.
In addition, the bullet retrieved from Johnson’s body was fired by a gun that Reed had in his possession at the time of his arrest.
Reed has been charged in connection with the deaths of several other people. The FBI has previously said he is linked to six murders. He has already been formally charged in connection with two deaths at Wyandotte Towers in KCK, as well as two deaths in St. Louis, Missouri.
Previous coverage from KCTV:
Wyandotte Towers residents relieved after accused serial killer is charged
Suspected serial killer Perez Reed charged in 2 Wyandotte County homicides
KCPD investigating homicide at Brush Creek Towers
Suspected St. Louis serial killer also killed 2 people in KCK, FBI says
Previous coverage from KMOV in St. Louis:
Suspected serial killer pleads not guilty to 2 St. Louis murder charges
Is Perez Reed a serial killer who was walking among us?
St. Louis man linked to 6 murders, FBI says
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Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 7:30 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
VANCOUVER, BC and HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced a fuel cell module order from Medha Servo Drives, a leading rail system integrator, who has been contracted by Indian Railways to develop India's first hydrogen powered trains.
The two retrofitted diesel-electric commuter trains will integrate 8 units of 100 kW FCmoveTM-HD+, Ballard's latest fuel cell technology, which offers improved efficiency and power density than previous module generations.
The contract to provide the hydrogen-powered trains was awarded to Medha as a first step in Indian Railways' path to achieve their net zero ambitions. The fuel cell modules are expected to be shipped in 2023, with trains scheduled to go into service in 2024, with potential for additional retrofits following the initial deployment.
Indian Railways estimate their investment in the hydrogen fuel cell project to have a payback of less than two years as the cost of hydrogen is now less than diesel. These conversions are not only expected to be more economic than their diesel counterpart, but also reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by over 11 metric tons and eliminate nearly a metric ton particulate matter per year.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Ballard in the development of India's first hydrogen powered trains. Rail transportation is a critical piece of infrastructure across India and we are proud to be taking the first steps to decarbonize this facet of our economy. With leading technology and strong project economics, we are optimistic about the future of zero emission rail transport," said Mr. Kasyap Reddy, Managing Director of Medha Servo Drives.
"Our progress in decarbonizing the rail market is just beginning, as we work with leading rolling stock manufacturers, integrators and operators globally. This announcement with Medha exemplifies the growing need and progress being made to decarbonize global mobility. We are excited to grow our fuel cell business in India, and to power the first hydrogen powered, zero emission passenger trains in the Indian market," said David Mucciacciaro, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer.
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market demand.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.
About Medha Servo Drives Pvt.Ltd.
Medha is an R&D focused company dedicated to design, development, manufacture, supply and service of Railway products. It has been established in 1984 and has been supplying various products to Indian Railways since 1990. Medha has designed and manufactured various world-class high-tech electronics products for application on locomotives, trainsets, coaches, railway stations and yards. Medha's strength lies in designing, customizing and integrating systems that involve multiple functional domains such as control electronics, power electronics, fail safety and mechanical construction.
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Ballard Power Systems: Kate Charlton – VP Corporate Finance & Investor Relations +1.604.453.3939 or investors@ballard.com
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THE FUTURE IS NOW
All-Star Game festivities start in earnest with the Futures Game, where some of the best prospects in Major League Baseball will play a seven-inning matchup at Dodger Stadium.
Among the minor leaguers set to play are: 20-year-old Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez, the No. 2-rated prospect in the majors; Texas pitcher Jack Leiter, son of former big league pitcher Al Leiter; and Washington second baseman Darren Baker, son of Houston manager Dusty Baker.
Former All-Star catcher and longtime manager Mike Scioscia will guide the NL squad, back in the ballpark where his Los Angeles Dodgers won two World Series championships. Three-time All-Star shortstop Jimmy Rollins will manage the AL side.
SMOOTH SAILING
Electrifying rookie Julio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners go for their 13th straight victory when they take on the Rangers in Texas again.
Seattle extended its winning streak to an even dozen as Rodríguez launched his first career grand slam and Robbie Ray struck out 12 in an 8-3 victory over the Rangers on Friday night. The only time the Mariners had a longer winning streak was their team-record 15 in a row in 2001, their last playoff season. They have won 20 of their last 23 games overall.
Atlanta has the only longer streak in the big leagues this year with 14 consecutive wins last month.
Logan Gilbert (10-3, 2.80 ERA) pitches for Seattle against Spencer Howard (1-1, 8.04). Gilbert allowed one earned run over 12 2/3 innings in his previous two starts against the Rangers this season. Howard is 1-3 with a 9.95 ERA in seven career games (six starts) at Globe Life Field.
V FOR VERLANDER
Justin Verlander wraps up a dominant first half in his return from Tommy John surgery when he starts at home for Houston against the A’s.
Verlander (11-3, 2.00 ERA) tries to become the first pitcher in the majors with 12 wins. He’s won three straight starts, allowing just two earned runs in 21 innings.
This is the ninth time Verlander has been chosen as an All-Star. With the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, it’s uncertain whether the 39-year-old right-hander will be able to pitch an inning in the game on only two days’ rest.
SEE YOU SOON?
Several big hitters will face each other, ahead of possibly squaring off in the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night in Los Angeles.
At Nationals Park, Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves will take on Juan Soto and Washington. In Texas, Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez plays against Corey Seager and the Rangers.
CENTRALIZATION
Dylan Bundy and the Minnesota Twins aim to extend their AL Central lead when they host the White Sox at Target Field.
Bundy (5-4, 4.68 ERA) is trying to regain his form after winning his first three starts of the season. He’s won just two of his last 13 outings.
Lance Lynn (1-2, 6.97) was tagged by Cleveland for a season-high eight runs in four innings in his last start.
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SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — San Diego is known for many things including the area’s incredible beaches, near-perfect weather, Comic-Con, and Balboa Park, just to name a few. But “America’s Finest City” is also known for a large population of an adorable and incredibly protective creature: sea lions.
In a now-viral video posted to Tiktok, two ferocious sea lions can be seen taking on a large crowd of La Jolla Cove visitors who were getting a little too close for comfort to the animal locals.
Charlianne Yeyna, a Riverside County resident visiting San Diego for the weekend, said she decided to pick up her phone and start recording after noticing a woman attempting to take a picture of one of the sleeping sea lions. The sea lion woke up mid-picture and began to chase the woman in the direction of the large crowd on the beach, Yeyna said.
At least two dozen people can be seen running from the two sea lions as the animals quickly waddle across the sand toward the crowd.
Since being posted Saturday evening, the video has amassed more than 7.3 million views and 970,000 likes on the social media app.
Yeyna said that despite their aggressive approach, the animals went back into the water and no one appeared to be hurt.
According to the Dolphin Research Center, beaches and coves in Southern California are increasingly populated by sea lions during the months of May through July as this is the prime breeding time for the aquatic animals. | https://cw33.com/news/watch-sea-lions-chase-california-beachgoers/ | 2022-07-11T15:56:19Z |
A new legal fight over Georgia’s elections laws is picking up steam and could upend many years of precedent in the Peach State. In the case of Rose v. Raffensperger, plaintiffs are challenging the state’s model of electing public service commissioners — claiming that it “unlawfully dilutes” the influence of black votes. While the case was easily overlooked at first, it has the potential to help shape upcoming elections.
Just days ago, a federal court handed down its decision on the case — agreeing with the plaintiffs and throwing the two coming elections into limbo, although a federal court panel ruled in a 2-1 vote Friday that the election could proceed. Rose v. Raffensperger promises to be mired in a complex web of appeals, but however it is resolved, the courts need to do it quickly so as not to confuse voters.
Originally established in 1879 as the Railroad Commission of Georgia, the commission has evolved and expanded its scope. “In 1922, the Legislature changed the name of the Railroad Commission to the Georgia Public Service Commission to reflect the increasing variety of services and utilities included under the commission’s jurisdiction,” according to the PSC’s website.
Today, “the Georgia Public Service Commission has exclusive power to decide what are fair and reasonable rates for services under its jurisdiction,” including those stemming from the electricity, natural gas and telecommunications industries. Over time, the commission has grown incredibly powerful and is composed of five commissioners who are elected on a statewide basis, but beginning in 1998, they were required to live in regional districts. This is a point of contention in Rose v. Raffensperger.
“Georgia’s system of statewide elections for the commissioners denies black voters an opportunity to elect their preferred candidates. While nearly one-third of Georgia voters are black, they’re always outnumbered by the state’s white majority that tends to elect Republicans,” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote.
In fact, there have been only two black public service commissioners in Georgia’s history — David Burgess, who was originally appointed by former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes, and Fitz Johnson, who was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican.
The plaintiffs make a fair point. Statewide elections — rather than district elections — can have a way of “diluting” minority voices, and it seems odd to assign regional districts to public service commissioners yet elect them on an at-large basis. Given these realities, and citing the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a federal court judge ruled that Georgia must end statewide elections for PSC races and even postponed the two PSC elections slated for November. The Friday ruling overturned that decision.
“While delaying elections for Districts 2 and 3 until a later date will regrettably cause disruption to the candidates currently running for those offices, the court does not find that such disruption outweighs the important VRA interests that are implicated,” the judge ruled. This doesn’t necessarily mean that lawmakers originally created the PSC election law in an effort to silence black votes, but that isn’t the point in the eyes of the law. “It is the result of the challenged practice — not the intent behind it — that matter[s],” wrote the presiding judge.
It remains to be seen whether this ruling will ultimately stand. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is challenging it, and the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has since blocked the ruling from going into effect before the November elections. However, this is far from the end of the matter. It could eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court, which would ensure that it becomes a drawn-out process, and the timing is terrible.
The November elections are fast approaching, and this puts two PSC elections in limbo, which is a bit of a disservice to incumbents and challengers alike. Republican incumbent Tim Echols is running against two challengers: Democrat Patty Durand and Libertarian Colin McKinney; and incumbent Fitz Johnson, also a Republican, is facing off against Democrat Shelia Edwards. Now, it isn’t clear what will happen with these races or how these campaigns should proceed.
This ruling has created uncertainty not only for candidates, but also voters, which could leave them frustrated. As it stands, many on the political left and right are already suspicious of elections thanks to recent events. Georgia’s voting law of 2021 drew loud rebukes from Democrats, and the contested 2020 elections resulted in claims that the general election was stolen, which appear to have depressed voter turnout for the subsequent runoffs. “Over 752,000 Georgia voters who cast ballots in the presidential election didn’t show up again for the runoffs,” wrote the AJC.
The PSC election lawsuit, while not at the forefront of many voters’ minds, could end up being problematic if it becomes a prolonged legal affair. This could lead to further confusion that might discourage voter turnout. In whatever way the suit is settled, it should be expedited to avoid as much uncertainty as possible.
Marc Hyden is the director of state government affairs at the R Street Institute. You can follow him on Twitter at @marc hyden.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IVX Health, a national provider of infusion and injection therapy for adult and pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other complex chronic conditions, proudly announced today it has achieved national accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the services of Ambulatory Infusion Centers. The accreditation approvals apply to each of its now 57 centers across the country.
To achieve accreditation, an organization must demonstrate their dedication to not only meeting – but also continued compliance – with standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. The standards of excellence set forth by ACHC showcase the commitment to outstanding quality achieved by those elite health care companies receiving this distinction.
ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has CMS deeming authority for Home Health, Hospice, and DMEPOS.
"We are honored to receive national accreditation from ACHC, as that organization truly is the gold standard for infusion center quality and safety standards," noted Andrew Lasher, chief medical officer for IVX Health. "Gaining accreditation for each of our centers nationwide reflects the confidence and support of the physicians across the country who entrust IVX Health with their most vulnerable patients."
"IVX Health demonstrates its commitment to quality and patient safety," said José Domingos, president and CEO of ACHC. "We base ACHC Ambulatory Infusion Center Accreditation on the findings of an extensive and thorough review against rigorous standards for patient safety, quality improvement, environmental safety, and operational effectiveness. IVX Health has achieved this award of ACHC Accreditation through its performance in successfully meeting those standards."
IVX Health exclusively cares for patients with a variety of autoimmune diseases, reimagining the traditional infusion experience with an intentionally designed care model that drives clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes. IVX Health never exceeds a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, which ensures high-quality interactions between its patients and team of nurses and nurse practitioners at every encounter. IVX also provides patient-focused amenities such as private suites, evening and weekend appointment availability, and conveniently located centers near home and work.
"To be recognized with national Ambulatory Infusion Center Accreditation by ACHC is a milestone we couldn't have achieved without our incredibly talented clinicians and their focus on high-quality care across the country," said Katie Thackston, senior vice president of strategy and product at IVX Health. "The IVX team cares for every patient in a personalized, professional, and thoughtful manner, ensuring a truly unique experience when compared to other infusion site of care alternatives."
For more information, please visit the IVX Health website.
IVX Health is a national provider of infusion and injection therapy for those with complex chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.
IVX Health's national footprint of outpatient infusion centers are conveniently located in the communities where patients live and work. IVX Health's experience-first model includes amenities such as flexible appointment scheduling with evening and weekend availability, guaranteed private suites, high-speed Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs with streaming TV and movies, and comfortable recliners with room for guests.
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ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wingspire Capital Holdings LLC ("Wingspire Capital") today announced an agreement to acquire Liberty Commercial Finance LLC ("Liberty"). Wingspire Capital is a portfolio company of Owl Rock Capital Corporation, a publicly traded business development company that is externally-managed by an indirect subsidiary of Blue Owl Capital Inc.
The acquisition will provide Wingspire Capital with a high-growth direct originations platform that has a nationwide market presence providing equipment finance solutions to middle-market companies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the acquisition is expected to close on June 30.
"We are excited to announce the agreement to acquire Liberty, a company that complements our existing business and our growth strategy. This acquisition will integrate best-in-class originations and syndication teams to our existing equipment finance offering and broadens our reach within the middle market customer base," said David Wisen, Co-Founder and CEO of Wingspire Capital.
Since inception in 2017, Liberty has originated over $1.3 billion in total equipment finance volume and built a diversified portfolio across industries. Liberty provides both direct financing and syndications, allowing it to offer flexible, customer-centric solutions and dynamically respond to changes in market conditions. The company's underwriting, originations and capital markets teams are all headed by seasoned veterans under the direction of founder and CEO, Eric Freeman. Mr. Freeman will continue to run Liberty Commercial Finance under the Wingspire Equipment Finance platform, with a headquarters office based in Tustin, California.
"We could not have found a better partner in Wingspire. The company culture, strong leadership and institutional values align well with Liberty. The next phase of our growth starts now," said Eric Freeman, Founder and CEO of Liberty Commercial Finance.
"We are very pleased to see Wingspire's continued growth and success. The combined company will create a premier equipment finance platform that can deliver tailored financial solutions to middle market companies and their private equity sponsors," said Craig Packer, a Co-Founder of Blue Owl Capital and the Chief Executive Officer of Owl Rock Capital Corporation.
ABOUT WINGSPIRE CAPITAL
Wingspire Capital is a middle market-focused, specialty finance firm that provides asset-backed credit facilities to businesses across all industries. Our depth of experience across all debt products and industries enables our firm to be creative and flexible in our approach, and the lender of choice for companies across all stages of growth and complexity. The commitments for our credit facilities range in size from $20 to $200 million.
Wingspire is a portfolio company of Owl Rock Capital Corporation (NYSE: ORCC), which is externally managed by Owl Rock Capital Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser and part of Owl Rock. Owl Rock is a division of Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL), an alternative asset manager with approximately $102 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2022. For further information about Wingspire, visit wingspirecapital.com.
ABOUT LIBERTY COMMERCIAL FINANCE
Liberty Commercial Finance provides highly competitive equipment financing, with transactions ranging from $1 million to $50 million, and solutions tailored primarily to middle market companies across numerous industries nationwide. Liberty was founded in 2017 by equipment financing veteran Eric Freeman, and is led by a team with more than 250 years of combined experience. Learn more about Liberty at libertycommercial.com.
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Guitar legend Carlos Santana collapses during outdoor performance
Published: Jul. 6, 2022 at 7:46 AM EDT|Updated: 22 minutes ago
(CNN) - Legendary musician Carlos Santana suffered a medical emergency Tuesday night during a performance in Michigan.
Santana was reportedly “overtaken by heat exhaustion and dehydration” while performing at an outdoor amphitheater in Clarkston, about 40 miles outside of Detroit.
Temperatures reached up to 90 degrees Tuesday, nearly 10 degrees above average.
The 74-year-old musician was hospitalized and is expected to be OK.
Santana posted on Facebook following the incident, thanking his fans for their “precious prayers.”
The musician was set to perform with Earth, Wind and Fire on Wednesday night in Pennsylvania, but that concert has been postponed.
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Launched in Switzerland in September 2022, The Human Kind Institute aims to bring together a community of creative minds to bridge the gap between art, technology, spirituality and science.
GENEVA, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by Lola Tillayeva (Till), the Human Kind Institute's core philosophy is focused on human inventiveness, creativity and imagination. Through educational programs in arts and sciences, including films and creative spaces as well as advanced technologies, the Human Kind Institute will support this holistic vision. The initiative plans to consolidate its vision by using its efforts and experiences to
make a shift in education and the various industries pertaining to sustainable lifestyle and our planet.
The Human Kind Institute's projects will include but are not limited to: Arts and Cultural Exhibitions and Installations to provide multiple opportunities for learning, entertainment, leisure, personal growth, and improving communication with others. The initiative will also feature Wellbeing and Mental Health Forums addressing today's mental health crisis, Film Series of positive social change, social impact and creativity, and Speaker Series that featuring renowned experts from around the world.
By merging spirituality and science, The Human Kind Institute hopes to support people in developing healthy mindsets fit for the challenge of our time.
"We live in a time of unprecedented technological advancement when man-made technologies outpaced the development of humankind. This jarring gap and dissonance between the development of technologies and the mental and spiritual evolution of society lie at the roots of many problems humanity faces today. We launched the Institute to help liberate creative minds and fuel imagination to bridge this gap. By integrating art, technology, science and spirituality, the Institute hopes to foster rethinking of our role as human beings on this planet and help society embark on a path towards a more positive future," said the Institute's founder, Lola Tillyaeva (Till).
The Human Kind Institute is based in Switzerland with satellite branches in New York, Paris and Los Angeles, welcoming all generations of all cultures.
Lola Tillyaeva (Lola Till)
Lola Tillyaeva (Till) is a Wellbeing Activist, Entrepreneur, Author, Humanitarian and founder of The Human Kind Institute. An inspiring voice within the wellness space, Lola published her widely appraised self-care book "Be Your Own Harmonist: Awakening Your Inner Wisdom for Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing" in September 2020. A specialist in her field, Lola holds a doctorate degree in Psychology and completed an apprenticeship at the Gaia School of Herbal Medicine and Earth Education.
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National Life Becomes One of the First Providers to Offer a Fully Digital Distribution of Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policies via Same-Day Turnaround and Without Human Touch
EXTON, Pa. and MONTPELIER, Vt., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iPipeline® announces that National Life Group is utilizing its iGO® e-App and Resonant® underwriting solutions to automate and optimize the underwriting and distribution of indexed universal life insurance policies.
iPipeline's technology enables National Life to become one of the first insurance providers to distribute universal life insurance policies via a fully digital process—on the same day the customer applies for coverage and without the need for any human touch. By integrating iPipeline's e-App, new business solutions with underwriting and e-Signature tools, National Life can now fully digitize and automate all processes involved in issuing a complex indexed universal life insurance policy—including electronic application, data transfer, underwriting, policy approval, and sending the policy to the customer.
"Our partnership with National Life spans more than a decade—and it has culminated in an innovative platform which reduces the time it takes to issue an indexed universal life insurance policy from approximately 46 days—to less than one," said Deane Price, Chief Executive Officer of iPipeline. "National Life has been one of the fastest growing life insurers in the U.S.,* and we are proud that our ongoing collaboration has positioned them to grow at scale to meet the expectations of their customers."
"National Life and iPipeline are two companies, yet from the beginning of our strategic partnership, we have been one collaborative and innovative team," said Nimesh Mehta, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of National Life Group. "We are a purpose-driven organization, and iPipeline shares our commitment of getting the process right—especially for those in Middle America, where a significant percentage of the population is uninsured or underinsured. Our relationship with iPipeline empowers us to transform the way we deliver insurance, so that we are well-positioned to stay one step ahead of customer expectations in today's changing world—and ensure the process will never prevent customers from protecting their financial future."
About iPipeline
iPipeline is building a comprehensive digitized ecosystem for the life insurance and wealth management industries, which will enable millions of uninsured or under-insured Americans to secure their financial futures as part of a holistic financial planning experience. The firm is working to optimize all application and processing workflows—from quote to commission—and consolidating them within one of the most expansive straight-through processing platforms, significantly reducing paper, saving time, and increasing premiums and placements for insurance agents. iPipeline is also committed to offering premier subscription-based tools to help financial institutions and advisors automate and digitize financial transactions, comply with regulations, and seamlessly incorporate life insurance and annuities into client accounts.
The iPipeline digital ecosystem incorporates one of the industry's largest data sets to enable advisors and agents to optimize their businesses. Since its establishment in 1995, iPipeline has facilitated 1.5 billion quote responses, $32 billion in savings on printing and mailing costs, the collection of 55 billion premiums, and the protection of 25 million lives. iPipeline operates as a unit of Roper Technologies (NYSE: ROP), a constituent of the S&P 500® and Fortune 500® indices. For more information, please visit https://www.ipipeline.com/.
About National Life Group
National Life is here to bring you peace of mind. We've been keeping our promises since 1848. Believe in tomorrow, do good today. Learn more at NationalLife.com.
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, founded in Montpelier, Vt., in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, Texas, chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York.
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* #3 fastest growing life company over the past 5 years (of companies with $50M+ of sales in 2016) – LIMRA Sales Rankings, 4Q2021
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The Nation's Economic Problems Are in the Hands of People Who Are Not Ready for Prime Time, New Report Shows
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey (https://committeetounleashprosperity.com) of the employment history of 68 top officials in the Biden Administration – starting with the president himself – shows most of the nation's senior executive branch policymakers have zero experience in the private sector. This analysis by The Committee to Unleash Prosperity explains why the Biden policies on the economy have been such a failure. Almost none of the key policymakers know anything about business, commerce or finance.
In preparing the report, economist Steve Moore and co-author Jonathan Decker examined the work history of the president's cabinet, regulatory officials, and White House advisers. They found:
- The median years of business experience is zero.
- 62% of the Biden appointees dealing with economic policy, regulation, commerce, energy, and finance have no practical experience working in the private sector.
- The vast majority of the Biden economic/commerce team consists of professional politicians, lawyers, community organizers, academics, lobbyists, and government employees.
The Trump cabinet averaged more than 10 years of business experience.
"It's easy to understand why we have the highest inflation in forty years, the economy may have already put America into a recession. Despite the White House claims like record job 'creation,' a sizable majority of the country now believes, according to the latest polls, that America is on the wrong track. The people making economic policy have never worked in the real world," said Moore, the principal author of the study. "Americans are hurting and we need to change course immediately."
"The United States has the highest inflation rate in four decades. The stock market sell-off has liquidated $10 trillion of wealth. Retirement savings are dwindling. Consumer, small business, and investor confidence are shrinking. There's widespread concern that America is at best teetering on the edge of a recession and may already be in one. And, in terms of growth, the economy has flatlined," Moore said. "Instead of having the best minds in America working on these problems, the president is relying on political and policy stooges who couldn't make a garden grow, let alone the U.S. GDP."
The Committee to Unleash Prosperity is dedicated to educating policy makers and the public about policies to maximize economic growth and equitable prosperity in America and around the world.
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SOCIAL CIRCLE — Sick birds are occasionally reported in backyards across Georgia. A common denominator in these incidents is feeders and feeding areas that are not cleaned regularly.
Birds are at risk from a variety of diseases that can flourish when birds flock to neglected feeders.
Wildlife biologist Todd Schneider of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said the public can help by cleaning their feeders regularly.
“A hygienic bird feeder can reduce the risk tremendously,” he said.
Conditions in and around feeders help spur sicknesses ranging from conjunctivitis to avian pox.
Bacterial diseases are transmitted orally and through the accumulation of fecal matter beneath feeders. Birds infected with salmonellosis, the disease caused by the bacteria salmonella, often act lethargic and are easily approached, although other infected birds may show no symptoms.
Birds with conjunctivitis have crusty-looking eyes, may lose their sight and often remain perched on feeders even when approached.
Fungal issues such as aspergillosis, which can cause respiratory distress in birds, are often the result of a buildup of wet and moldy seed hulls beneath feeders.
Avian pox causes wart-like lesions on a bird’s face, legs or feet. More severe cases can cause lesions in their throat, compromising their ability to breathe and eat and sometimes leading to secondary infections. Avian pox can be transmitted from bird to bird by mosquitos, as well as between sick and healthy birds at feeders.
“We see a lot of issues involving salmonella,” Schneider, an ornithologist with DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section, said. “Salmonellosis and aspergillosis are not unusual among feeder birds.”
Where bird feeders, feedings areas and even birdbaths are concerned, these and other debilitating illnesses can often be prevented with proper, routine hygiene. Schneider recommends the following:
— Clean feeders weekly using a 10-percent bleach solution — one part bleach to nine parts water — and rinse them thoroughly. After washing, let the feeders dry completely. (Always wear protective gloves while cleaning feeders, feeding areas and bird baths, and wash carefully afterward.)
— Rake up bird seed, hulls and fecal matter beneath feeders two or more times a week. Wear a mask to avoid inhaling fungal spores stirred up by raking.
— If you have multiple feeders, space them out to help limit gatherings of birds.
— Move feeders regularly. A move as few as 20 feet away lowers the risk of disease transmission.
— Empty and clean bird baths every two days when bird visitation is heavy. (This also discourages breeding mosquitos from using the bath water!)
Schneider said if you see sick birds at your feeders, you can help prevent the spread of disease by taking down the feeders for a week, which will encourage birds to disperse.
Noting that “not all bird feeders are equal,” he also offered a few suggestions about feeder designs.
“Plastic and glass feeders are significantly more sanitary and easier to clean than wood feeders, which can absorb moisture,” he said.
Schneider stressed the importance, too, of reporting widespread disease to DNR.
“A single dead bird isn’t a cause for alarm, but four or more dead birds in a short amount of time could signal a problem and should be reported to DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section,” he said.
Report incidents to Schneider at todd.schneider@dnr.ga.gov. Do not handle dead birds with bare hands. For more on bird diseases, visit feederwatch.org/learn/sick-birds-and-bird-diseases.
Surging cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and other domestic birds as well as in some wild birds throughout the U.S. and Canada have raised concern about possible impacts on songbirds.
However, research suggests that avian flu is unlikely to become widespread in songbirds except for scavenging species such as crows and possibly in areas where the risk of transmission is higher, such as near infected poultry facilities or gatherings of infected waterfowl.
DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section works to conserve songbirds and other wildlife not legally fished for or hunted, as well as rare plants and natural habitats. The agency does this largely through public support from fundraisers, grants and contributions.
Key fundraisers include sales of the eagle and monarch butterfly license plates, as well as annual renewals of these and the ruby-throated hummingbird tags. These plates cost only $25 more than a standard plate to buy or renew. Up to $20 of that fee goes to help wildlife.
Supporters also can donate online at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. Click “Licenses and Permits” and log in. (New customers will need to create an account.) Learn more at georgiawildlife.com/donations. Visit georgiawildlife.com/conservation/annualreport to see how your support is put to work. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/georgia-department-of-natural-resources-spreads-the-message-clean-feeders-save-birds/article_7e01a35c-d9db-11ec-aabf-679bbcfcd618.html | 2022-05-24T15:40:37Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Carvana Co..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CVNA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CVNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 3, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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Campaign Leads to Almost 600,000 Impressions and over 85,000 Downloads of the FH® Consumer Classroom App
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A campaign to promote a health insurance literacy app, FH Consumer Classroom, led to over 85,000 downloads and garnered positive attention from consumer survey respondents, who reported that the app was useful in learning about the healthcare system and insurance plans. These are among the findings reported in a new brief from the national, independent nonprofit FAIR Health. Entitled Advancing Health Insurance Literacy among Hispanic and Latino Communities: Lessons from FAIR Health's FH® LAUNCH (Learn, Access and Understand Navigation of Choices in Healthcare) Español Initiative, the brief reveals the findings of an initiative to advance health insurance literacy in Hispanic, Latino and Spanish-speaking young adults in the New York City metropolitan area. The initiative—called FH® LAUNCH Español and generously funded by The New York Community Trust (The Trust)—involved the dissemination of the FH Consumer Classroom mobile app, which is available for both iOS and Android.
Launched in April 2021, the FH Consumer Classroom app is available in both English and Spanish, and offers the same educational platform available on FAIR Health's consumer websites in a concise, visually welcoming and user-friendly format. Through articles, videos, a glossary, resources and interactive puzzle games, users can learn about health insurance and how to navigate the healthcare system.
As part of the FH LAUNCH Español initiative, in September 2021, FAIR Health implemented an educational outreach campaign targeting Hispanic, Latino and Spanish-speaking young adults (aged 18-26) in New York City, with an additional focus on formerly incarcerated reentry populations. The campaign, which was developed in tandem with an ad agency that serves Spanish-speaking populations, involved Facebook ads, digital display ads and targeted outreach to New York state and county health departments, social service organizations and agencies, two- and four-year colleges, correctional/reentry programs and other salient stakeholders. Ads and all promotional materials, such as postcards, were developed in English and Spanish.
FAIR Health assessed the utility and value of the app through informal interviews and feedback from a brief survey on the app.
- Importance of Communicating through Diverse Channels with Culturally Relevant Messaging:
The success of the social media and digital ad campaign was rooted in multichannel dissemination with culturally relevant messaging. Campaign messaging, which was featured on promotional and educational materials, played off the classroom theme. An example of messaging (translated to English) included: "If learning about health insurance seems like an impossible assignment. Download this App." The social media and digital ads resulted in nearly 600,000 impressions (reflecting over 95,000 individuals), most of these in the greater New York area. Overall, the dissemination campaign, which also included targeted organizational outreach, led to more than 85,000 app downloads.
- Utility and Value of HIL Resources:
Nearly 73 percent of survey respondents reported that they found the app "useful" or "very useful"; more than half (55 percent) of respondents said that the app made them more confident in their ability to evaluate healthcare quality and health insurance plans.
- Acceptability of FH Consumer Classroom and Appetite for Resources:
Interviews revealed the acceptability of the app and an appetite for resources that advance health insurance literacy. Interviewees expressed the need for "centralized" information about healthcare and health insurance, especially for young adults.
FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated, "FAIR Health gratefully acknowledges The Trust's support for this important initiative. We remain committed to equipping consumers with actionable tools such as the FH Consumer Classroom app to support their ability to navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions."
Irfan Hasan, Deputy Vice President for Grants at The Trust, said, "The Trust was proud to support the dissemination of a valuable resource such as the FH Consumer Classroom app for those who currently lack the tools and support to effectively navigate the healthcare system. FAIR Health's effort to promote the app to individuals who face language-based and other barriers to navigating the healthcare system is yet another step in the right direction of empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions."
To read the brief, click here.
Access FH Consumer Classroom from iOS or Android.
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FAIR Health is a national, independent nonprofit organization that qualifies as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. It is dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support. FAIR Health possesses the nation's largest collection of private healthcare claims data, which includes over 36 billion claim records and is growing at a rate of over 2 billion claim records a year. FAIR Health licenses its privately billed data and data products—including benchmark modules, data visualizations, custom analytics and market indices—to commercial insurers and self-insurers, employers, providers, hospitals and healthcare systems, government agencies, researchers and others. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national Qualified Entity, FAIR Health also receives data representing the experience of all individuals enrolled in traditional Medicare Parts A, B and D; FAIR Health includes among the private claims data in its database, data on Medicare Advantage enrollees. FAIR Health can produce insightful analytic reports and data products based on combined Medicare and commercial claims data for government, providers, payors and other authorized users. FAIR Health's systems for processing and storing protected health information have earned HITRUST CSF certification and achieved AICPA SOC 2 compliance by meeting the rigorous data security requirements of these standards. As a testament to the reliability and objectivity of FAIR Health data, the data have been incorporated in statutes and regulations around the country and designated as the official, neutral data source for a variety of state health programs, including workers' compensation and personal injury protection (PIP) programs. FAIR Health data serve as an official reference point in support of certain state balance billing laws that protect consumers against bills for surprise out-of-network and emergency services. FAIR Health also uses its database to power a free consumer website available in English and Spanish, which enables consumers to estimate and plan for their healthcare expenditures and offers a rich educational platform on health insurance. An English/Spanish mobile app offers the same educational platform in a concise format and links to the cost estimation tools. The website has been honored by the White House Summit on Smart Disclosure, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), URAC, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, appPicker, Employee Benefit News and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. FAIR Health also is named a top resource for patients in Dr. Marty Makary's book The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care—and How to Fix It and Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal's book An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back. For more information on FAIR Health, visit fairhealth.org.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare recipients will get a premium reduction — but not until next year — reflecting what Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday was an overestimate in costs of covering an expensive and controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Becerra’s statement said the 2022 premium should be adjusted downward but legal and operational hurdles prevented officials from doing that in the middle of the year. He did not say how much the premium would be adjusted.
Medicare Part B premiums jumped by $22 a month, to $170.10, for 2022, in part because of the cost of the drug Aduhelm, which was approved despite weak evidence that it could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has limited coverage of Aduhelm to use in clinical trials approved by the Food and Drug Administration or the National Institutes of Health. It began reassessing the premium increase under pressure by Congress and consumers.
The drug’s manufacturer, Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Biogen, has cut the cost of the drug in half, to about $28,000 a year.
CMS cited the sharp reduction in the price of the drug and the limitations on coverage in concluding that cost savings could be passed on to Medicare beneficiaries. In a report to Becerra, the agency said the premium recommendation for 2022 would have been $160.40 a month had the price cut and the coverage determination both been in place when officials calculated the figure.
The premium for 2023 for Medicare’s more than 56 million recipients will be announced in the fall.
“We had hoped to achieve this sooner, but CMS explains that the options to accomplish this would not be feasible,” Becerra said. “CMS and HHS are committed to lowering health care costs — so we look forward to seeing this Medicare premium adjustment across the finish line to ensure seniors get their cost-savings in 2023.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/medicare-recipients-to-see-premium-cut-but-not-until-2023/ | 2022-05-28T22:21:00Z |
Robbie Ray pitchers Mariners past Phillies 5-4
By DAIMON EKLUND
Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) — Robbie Ray pitched into the sixth inning and had 10 strikeouts, the most by a Seattle pitcher this season, and the Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4. Ray gave up two runs on two hits while walking two in 5 2/3 innings. Nick Castellanos, Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura had solo homers for Philadelphia, which has lost six of eight. Phillies manager Joe Girardi was ejected in the second inning for arguing when the Mariners’ Adam Frazier was called safe after inadvertently knocking the ball out of first baseman Hoskins’ glove on a play that led to a Seattle run. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/10/robbie-ray-pitchers-mariners-past-phillies-5-4/ | 2022-05-11T10:51:23Z |
A Dallas County judge granted a motion Friday to strike the Texas Attorney General's intervention in a case where a doctor is fighting to continue providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth at Children's Medical Center, a decision which essentially removes Ken Paxton's office from the case.
The decision was another victory for Dr. Ximena Lopez and her lawyers, who argued Paxton's office had no authority to intervene in a case about a doctor's judgment in providing treatment that falls within the medical standard of care.
After a two-hour hearing, Judge Melissa Bellan sided with Lopez's lawyers, saying she did not find a justiciable interest or the Attorney General's office or the State of Texas could show they have authority to act on behalf of anyone in this case.
The same judge had already granted a temporary restraining order and a temporary injunction last month, allowing Dr. Lopez and other doctors at Children's to continue providing gender-affirming care.
Paxton's office then intervened. Lawyers for Paxton argued Friday they wanted to bring forth experts in the case to argue gender-affirming treatments could be considered child abuse in certain circumstances.
Paxton issued an opinion in February stating that some gender-affirming treatments could be considered child abuse, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to order the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate "any reported instances of these abusive procedures in the State of Texas." The state is currently fighting two lawsuits from families of children receiving such treatment in Texas who say they were investigated by DFPS.
Lopez founded the program GENECIS in 2012, which was known as the first treatment clinic in the Southwest for children with gender dysphoria. Her petition claimed the clinic was wrongly shut down by UT Southwestern, a move that was widely covered by the press in November. According to the petition, she claims she was told by UT Southwestern administrators she could provide puberty blockers and hormone therapy to existing trans-patients but not new patients.
CNN has reached out to Paxton's office for comment.
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Anodot's AI- and ML-powered autonomous network and services monitoring platform will help optimise Vodafone New Zealand's network performance visibility to maximise service uptime
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vodafone New Zealand has selected Anodot, the autonomous business monitoring company, to transform network performance visibility to improve customer experience. Through advanced anomaly detection, Anodot will help Vodafone identify, diagnose, and resolve potential service interruptions that result in a loss of connectivity, ideally before customer service is impacted.
Vodafone operates approximately three million connections for consumer and business customers across Aotearoa New Zealand, with a mobile network that covers 98.5% of the country's population. On any given month, Vodafone customers consume around 1.1 billion mobile and fixed line phone minutes, while using over 26PB (which is 26million GB) of mobile data and 166PB (which is 166million GB) of fixed line data.
Due to the vast amount of data Vodafone New Zealand must monitor and analyse to ensure service uptime, it uses Anodot's dynamic AI-driven monitoring technology to distill billions of data events into single, scored, network operations alerts. These high-fidelity alerts enable Vodafone New Zealand's network operations teams to immediately know when customer experience has begun to degrade and to quickly determine why it's happening, so incidents can be resolved with minimal impact to network and service uptime.
"We know how important reliable connectivity is to New Zealanders, so it's ideal if we can detect and resolve potential service issues wherever possible before our customers experience interruptions," said Tony Baird, Head of Wholesale & Infrastructure, Vodafone of New Zealand.
"Anodot's ability to analyse the high volumes of data that we generate daily allows us to identify in real-time the business-critical anomalies in our network, to enable our teams to maintain consistent operations in order to deliver an enhanced customer experience. While there will inevitably be unexpected weather occurrences or third-party connectivity issues such as power outages to cell sites or construction activity that damage underground cables, Anodot provides another layer of defence so we can better detect network occurrences and keep our customers connected wherever possible," continued Baird.
"Telco service providers like Vodafone New Zealand must generate and process a vast amount of data from multiple sources to ensure service uptime across their complex network environments," said Amir Kupervas, Telecom Managing Director, Anodot. "Anodot monitors granular performance and telemetry data in real-time across the entire telco stack from all network types, layers and domains, allowing communications service providers (CSPs) to understand what is happening across their networks. These capabilities will give Vodafone New Zealand full visibility into service degradation incidents and provide the swift time-to-resolution its customers require."
Anodot's easy-to-use anomaly detection technology combines performance and fault monitoring to give CSPs an end-to-end view for real-time detection of service-impacting incidents. Anodot immediately learns the normal behavior of all business metrics and constantly monitors each metric in real-time. Its correlation engine connects anomalies across all data stacks, identifies events and contributing factors, and slashes time to detection and remediation.
For more information on Anodot's network performance monitoring, please click here. For real time information about Vodafone's network and customer impacting events, please visit www.vodafone.co.nz/help/network-status/
About Vodafone New Zealand
Vodafone New Zealand is one of Aotearoa's leading connectivity companies and we offer a range of broadband, mobile and technology products. We believe every New Zealander will thrive with access to the world's best digital services and network technology. We maintain almost three million connections to consumer, business and public sector customers, as well as partner with world-leading brands to offer best-in-class ICT services to organisations in Aotearoa and beyond. Vodafone New Zealand is owned by Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management and we are now a partner market in the Vodafone Group, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.co.nz
About Anodot
Anodot's Business Monitoring platform uses machine learning to constantly analyze and correlate every parameter of a business, providing real-time anomaly alerts and forecasts in context. Fortune 500 companies – from digital businesses to telecoms – trust Anodot's patented technology to reduce time to detection and resolution for revenue-critical issues by as much as 80 percent. Anodot is headquartered in Virginia and Israel, with sales offices worldwide. To learn more, follow Anodot on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Data privacy, governance, & security leader teams up with technology communities at AIRSIDE to support Kyiv School of Economics Charitable Foundation and their efforts in Ukraine
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, today announced that it has joined forces with Data and Tech Aid (D.A.T.A.), a volunteer community formed by individuals and businesses with roots in data & analytics and technology, to support the organization's goal of providing medical relief to the people in Ukraine. Together, their goal is to support the Kyiv School of Economics Charitable Foundation (KSE CF) by purchasing 10,000 medical kits, worth $1 million in 6 weeks.
To hear from founding committee member of D.A.T.A., Dmytro Lugovyi who shares the story of his family still in Ukraine visit or click here to learn more about the effort and to donate to the cause.
The primary danger for civilians at war in Ukraine is death from blood loss caused by shrapnel wounds after the shelling. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has confirmed to KSE the need for up to 300,000 kits specifically to stop blood loss, as thousands of lives could be saved if catastrophic bleeding is stopped quickly. The cost of one delivered medical kit is $100 which includes the price of the first aid kit from the supplier, transportation costs to Ukraine, unexpected expenses including customs, and price fluctuations.
"If a bomb dropping in Ukraine doesn't kill you and your family, the largest threat to life of civilians is blood loss," said Rob Howes, Founder at D.A.T.A. "We are mobilizing the data & analytics and technology communities to come together and raise money to help Ukrainian citizens because, together, we can achieve more. One kit can save one life so by uniting behind this single cause we will buy 10,000 blood loss medical kits worth $1 million in 6 weeks."
At the hybrid AIRSIDE Live 2022 event, representatives from D.A.T.A. will present a keynote titled D.A.T.A. Fundraising Initiative: Help Save Lives in Ukraine by Raising $1M for 10,000 Medical Kits and join Okera in a fundraising challenge to meet their charitable donation goals. To register for the live or virtual event or to contribute the cause visit: https://dataandtechaid.com
The Kyiv School of Economics Charitable Foundation (KSE CF) was established in 2007 as a subsidiary of its non-profit corporation in the United States. Originally, focused on providing scholarships for its students. Working directly with the Government of Ukraine, other funds, and multiple volunteer organizations, KSE CF has established itself as one of the largest humanitarian aid foundations providing vital medicines and food, to those in Ukraine. Kyiv School of Economics is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation registered in Washington DC, EIN 52-2264611.
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About Data and Tech Aid (D.A.T.A.)
Founded by Rob Howes in response to the Ukraine crisis, the Data and Tech Aid (D.A.T.A.) is a volunteer community formed of individuals and businesses with roots in data & analytics and technology. It was formed to unite tech professionals and to pool resources to make a bigger difference together. With the backing of a number of high-profile business leaders and organizations including Peter Jackson, Peter Grindrod CBE, Barry Panayi and the EDM Council, their mission is to conduct fundraising via individual and corporate donations. To learn more, donate or join the effort visit https://dataandtechaid.com/ or follow on Twitter or LinkedIn
About Okera
Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, helps modern, data-driven enterprises accelerate innovation, minimize data security risks, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. The Okera Dynamic Access Platform automatically enforces universal fine-grained access control policies. This allows employees, customers, and partners to use data responsibly, while protecting them from inappropriately accessing data that is confidential, personally identifiable, or regulated. Okera's robust audit capabilities and data usage intelligence deliver the real-time and historical information that data security, compliance, and data delivery teams need to respond quickly to incidents, optimize processes, and analyze the performance of enterprise data initiatives. Okera began development in 2016 and now dynamically authorizes access to hundreds of petabytes of sensitive data for the world's most demanding F100 companies and regulatory agencies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, ClearSky Security, and Felicis Ventures. For more information, visit www.okera.com or contact info@okera.com, or connect with the team on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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Sri Lanka opposition rejects proposed unity government
By KRISHAN FRANCIS
Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s largest opposition party has rejected the president’s invitation to form a unity government, as protests continue over the country’s worst economic crisis in memory and deepening mistrust in his leadership. All 26 Cabinet ministers handed in their resignations Sunday night after thousands of people defied a state of emergency and curfew and joined protests denouncing the government. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa then invited all parties in Parliament to join his Cabinet to settle the crisis. But the largest opposition group, the United People’s Force, immediately rejected the proposal, saying the president should resign. The decision is likely to result in continued uncertainty and protests, which were held throughout the country on Monday. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/04/sri-lanka-opposition-rejects-proposed-unity-government/ | 2022-04-05T03:12:11Z |
Recipients, who otherwise could not afford this opportunity, will receive access to a training course and industry-recognized certification
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN SOURCE SUMMIT -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, has announced the recipients of the 2022 Shubhra Kar Linux Foundation Training (LiFT) Scholarships. LiFT aims to increase diversity in open source technology by providing access to online and in-person training and certification exams for underserved demographics at no cost to the recipient. Since 2010, The Linux Foundation has awarded over 1,600 scholarships for millions of dollars worth of specialized, technical training to those who may not have the ability to afford this opportunity otherwise. The program has been renamed in honor of Shubhra Kar, the longtime CTO of The Linux Foundation who was tragically lost earlier this year.
For 2022, The Linux Foundation is awarding scholarships to 500 of the over 3,100 applicants – a record amount of applications – who vied to be selected in one of twelve categories.
This year's scholarship applicants reflect the diversity of open source, with ages of applicants ranging from 13 to 66 with the average age being 27 years old. Applications were received from 133 different countries. The open source novices and seasoned tech professionals selected to receive this year's scholarships serve as a reminder that interest in open source and technology generally crosses all demographics.
"Time and again we have seen so many promising individuals around the world benefit from professional open source training, which is why I am proud that we are able to once again offer this opportunity to 500 deserving individuals around the world," said Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin. "This group shows the promise that open source and collaborative development brings by opening doors to new careers, and also by bringing in new perspectives and worldviews that lead to better technology outcomes. We hope these recipients are also inspired by the memory of our friend and colleague Shubhra, who was an incredible technologist and human being, reflecting the best traits of the open source community."
Highlighted scholarship recipients for 2022 in each category are:
Blockchain Blockbusters
Aminat Atanda, 25, Nigeria
Aminat is a PhD student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she studies computer science. She developed a Hyperledger Fabric application that records birth registration in Nigeria with verification from a hospital official, custodian of the child, and a registration official). She hopes further training in blockchain from the Linux Foundation will help her build and deploy this type of application commercially.
Kommireddy Hiranmai Sai Supriya, 19, India
Kommireddy is a computer science student and part of ETHWMN Fellowship of Devfolio, where she is learning about Web 3.0 and working on a basic NFT Minter Project. She is also building a game that utilizes NFTs for additional gaming perks. She previously explored Hyperledger and even helped create a project using it in the American Express Makeathon, but was never fully successful at implementing it. She hopes studying Hyperledger through this scholarship will improve her blockchain skills even further.
Cloud Captains
Josue Aquino, 25, El Salvador
Josue is completing his computer science degree at the University of El Salvador while also interning for a remote sensor company. He has been using Docker and Kubernetes in remote sensing research and helped build cloud native applications to maximize operations. He hopes to share what he learns from this scholarship to encourage more organizations in El Salvador to adopt cloud technologies.
Abdalla Elfateh Abdalla Bukhari, 22, Sudan
Abdalla volunteers as a sysadmin for the Sudanese Society of Neurosciences, where he is working to form a computational neuroscience research group. His goal is to utilize applied hybrid cloud to further studies and diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases which will support the healthcare system in Sudan. He hopes this scholarship will help him further improve his DevOps and container orchestration skills to accomplish this.
Cybersecurity Champions
Mukhtar Salim, 21, Kenya
Mukhtar helped start the Bsidesmombasa event, an independent, community-driven inclusive information security conference. He helps bring together women and youth in the community to learn about technology and how to safeguard themselves online, including how to avoid becoming spoofed or falling victim to phishing scams. He plans to share what he learns from this scholarship to improve what he is already teaching to the community.
Vicky Sy, 28, Philippines
Vicky is a Java developer who recently moved to the DevSecOps role. When she switched to a cybersecurity career, she saw the impact of open source and realized the necessity of gaining Linux expertise, which she hopes this scholarship will help with. She has already designed and implemented secure CI/CD pipelines that ensure that the deployment and maintenance of applications apply the principle of least privilege, hence preventing unauthorized access to pipelines and critical services.
Developer Do-Gooders
Dmytro Doroshenko, 31, Ukraine
Dmytro is a software developer who tries to give back in ways like updating documentation or contributing improvements to open source projects like the .NET Kafka Client. While like many in his country he is currently distracted by the ongoing war, he hopes to be able to use this scholarship to learn more about blockchain with the goal of becoming a Hyperledger developer.
Marsalis Weatherspoon, 33, United States
Marsalis is a public school music teacher in Arkansas who has become an open source evangelist since starting to use Linux a few years ago. He leverages Linux and open source software to champion community development in the areas of Black entrepreneurship and social justice work by steering organizations to programs like CiviCRM, LibreOffice Suite, Bitwarden and other open source technologies.
Hardware Heroes
Sarah Ouerghemmi, 27, Germany
Sarah is a PhD student studying wireless sensor networks at the Laboratory of Smart Diagnostics and Online Monitoring of The University of Applied Sciences Leipzig (HTWK). She is working on designing Low Noise Amplifiers that operate in different frequency ranges from simulation to hardware PCB implementation. She hopes this scholarship will help her pursue a career in embedded systems engineering.
Akhilesh Thorat, 27, India
Akhilesh works in the green energy sector, where he is involved in developing low cost energy efficient open source Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. These include the use of open source components such as Arduino based frameworks for use in water and energy management solutions. He hopes this scholarship will help him learn more about how Web 3.0 can help in the decentralization of data for IoT and big data with a focus on creating an open, connected, and intelligent website with improved user experience.
Linux Kernel Gurus
Kalyan Bhetwal, 27, United States
Kalyan is pursuing a masters degree in computer science and working as a graduate research assistant in the field of high performance computing. His research involves the use of low level kernel programming to get optimized performance in machines. This includes developing open source software, called Hydroframe, for hydrologists to simulate water flow models in the continental United States.
Marcelo Schmitt, 30, Brazil
Marcelo is a graduate student in computer science who started working with the Linux kernel community in 2018 by helping refactor staging IIO device drivers so that they could get added to the mainline tree. He conducts research into Linux kernel device driver testing and has helped improve the Kernel Testing Guide documentation page. He hopes this training will help improve his driver work and provide better mentoring to fellow kernel newbies.
Networking Notables
Jorge Miguel Campos Pelcastre, 31, Mexico
Jorge works in the telecommunications field, and helped create a system called NAS (Network Administrator System) with 100% open source technologies. The system supports different applications that configure, manage and operate one of the largest telecommunications networks in Latin America. It was built with microservices and is implemented with containers. He hopes this scholarship will help him learn technologies like Kubernetes to be able to implement it in the system and make it more stable and scalable.
Abderrahmen Errached Tlili, 22, France
Abderrahmen is a computer science student originally from Algeria. He is interested in learning more about RANs, which led to an internship at EURECOM where we works with OpenAirInterface, a platform to support mobile telecommunication systems like 4G and 5G based on open source. He hopes this scholarship will lead to more exposure to the ONF (Open Networking Foundation), so he can learn more about technologies like Kubernetes, gRPC, SDN, NFV, and protobuf.
Open Source Newbies
Hadiqa Khan, 21, Pakistan
Hadiqa is a computer science student with a passion for cybersecurity. She has been learning technologies like Linux, Node.js, React and others, even configuring her own kernel. She believes that Linux is a must-know technology to be effective in the cybersecurity field, so hopes this scholarship will give her the skills to start learning about and fixing actual bugs to reduce vulnerabilities.
Alexandra Shagzhina, 41, Hong Kong
Alexandra recently relocated from Russia to Hong Kong. She is hoping to transition from a career in recruitment to technology. She has already worked on a project at the Wikimedia Foundation, where she received a practical introduction to open source and the principles and tools of collaborative development. She hopes the training she receives from this scholarship will help her transition into a job in technology project management.
SysAdmin Super Stars
Maraiza Adami, 33, Brazil
Maraiza works with a feminist hackerspace called marialab, which serves several civil society organizations in Brazil. Some of the system administration tasks she engages in for marialab include Shell commands and text editors, as well as managing packages, processes, networks, users, NTP servers, and logs. She hopes the knowledge gained from this scholarship will help her break down more barriers to increase the representation of women in the Brazilian technology industry.
Patience Cheptoo, 29, Kenya
Patience holds a computer science degree and hopes to move into a sysadmin role from her current IT assistant position. She has used Linux and even managed to diagnose and troubleshoot the system with the help of internet forums. She hopes the training from this scholarship will help her to advance her sysadmin skills and be more marketable for a continuing IT career.
Teens-in-Training
Navtej Bhatti, 13, United States
Navtej is an 8th grader with big dreams of becoming an embedded developer, and is already off to a great start, having created a project that that allows you to boot Linux on the Depthcharge Coreboot payload used on Chromebooks (github.com/cb-linux/breath). Navtej hopes to learn more about the Linux kernel, specifically the embedded stack, through this scholarship.
Nikita Shrivastava, 18, India
Nikita has just begun studying computer science at university and is especially interested in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning. She is contributing to a natural language processing project with a professor, and also is actively involved in the GirlScript Summer of Code bootcamps. She hopes this scholarship will teach her more about Linux and git so she is able to contribute more to projects in the future.
Web Development Wiz
Ali Amer, 22, Iraq
Ali was studying information technology at a university in Russia but was forced to return home due to the current geopolitical situation. He has previously learned Java, and also completed an edX software development course but is now focused on website development, including front-end development such as HTML, JavaScript, and React, as well as diving into the backend with Node.js and MongoDB. His hope is that by pursuing the OpenJS Node.js Application Developer (JSNAD) through this scholarship he will be able to become a professional full-stack developer.
Orim Dominic, 27, Nigeria
Orim studied biochemistry in university but has since decided to pursue a career in web development. He has studied general programming and Node.js and even built @PickAtRandom, a Twitter bot that automates random winners for giveaways, which he has open sourced. He has been frustrated by documentation that is sometimes lacking, so hopes to use the knowledge gained through this scholarship to give back to the community by contributing new documentation and updating existing ones.
Women in Open Source
Ruth Charlotte, 22, Kenya
Ruth is at university studying telecommunications and information engineering, and also works on a community development project for school-age girls in remote areas of Kenya to reduce the spike in unwanted pregnancies by increasing awareness and providing skills training. She hopes to disseminate the knowledge she gains from this scholarship to these girls starting at a foundational level, and gradually building their abilities in Linux as a community.
Ernitia Paramasari, 41, Indonesia
Ernitia has a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering and a master's degree in sustainable energy systems. After years working in environmental science and a break to care for family, she recently began working as an entry-level data scientist. She spends her free time working with organizations like Women Who Code, Women in Tech, and AI Wonder Girls. She hopes to use the knowledge gained from this scholarship to find solutions to climate change and environmental issues through data science, while also continuing to share with other women.
Additional Resources
The full list of 2022 LiFT Scholarship recipients can be viewed here
Photographs of 2022 LiFT Scholarship recipients can be downloaded here
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61% of respondents have hope that modern research will lead to a cure for the rare condition in their lifetime
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a difficult health journey in terms of diagnosis, symptoms, access to treatments and quality of life, people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD, have hope for the future care of their condition, according to a recent survey conducted by Health Union, the leader in social health. The inaugural NMOSD In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
These findings also support and fuel content and engagement for the recent launch of Neuromyelitis-Optica.net, one of Health Union's 40 condition-specific online health communities.
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD, is a rare chronic condition, with research suggesting as many as 8,000 people in the U.S. live with the condition. According to the National Organization of Rare Disorders, NMOSD is characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve of the brain and the spinal cord. Often confused in its early stages with multiple sclerosis, NMOSD can have a significant impact on various motor, sensory and autonomic functions, including mild to severe paralysis, loss of bladder and bowel control, pain in the spine or limbs and loss of clear vision.
Obstacles along the NMOSD patient journey often begin with diagnosis. Due to the rare occurrence of NMOSD and the similarity of symptoms with other, more prominent conditions, misdiagnosis is common. In fact, 62% of NMOSD In America survey respondents were misdiagnosed before receiving their official NMOSD diagnosis; of those individuals, 55% were misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
"The road to diagnosis with NMOSD can be a long one," said Neuromyelitis-Optica.net patient leader Mo Jones. "Stay the course. If you don't like or are unsure about something that you have been told, question it."
On average, respondents had experienced eight NMOSD-related symptoms over the previous month, with the most prominent being fatigue, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, sleep issues, pain and walking/balance/coordination issues. When NMOSD symptoms temporarily intensify or flare-up, they are often referred to as attacks and can lead to significant nervous and motor system damage. Seven in 10 respondents said they had experienced at least one attack over the previous two years.
Access to treatment can also be a significant obstacle. Only a third of respondents said they feel their NMOSD is well-controlled on their current treatment plan, and three in 10 believe cost impacts their ability to seek and receive optimal NMOSD treatment.
These factors likely contribute to only 18% of survey respondents feeling satisfied with their current quality of life. Specifically, 62% agree that NMOSD adds anxiety to their daily life, and 46% say NMOSD has negatively impacted their social life or friend relationships.
Potentially as a result of these factors, survey findings reveal a community that is active and interested in the NMOSD treatment and clinical pipeline. More than four in 10 respondents said they actively seek out information about the latest NMOSD treatments, 52% are interested in information or content around the latest NMOSD research and 56% are interested in participating in NMOSD-related clinical trials.
On a positive note, 61% of respondents said they have hope that modern research will lead to a cure for NMOSD in their lifetime. And many have been able to find solace or ways to cope with aspects of their health journey. For example, a third of respondents said being diagnosed has empowered them to raise awareness of their condition, and nearly six in 10 said being part of an online community of people living with NMOSD has helped them feel less alone.
"With rare conditions like NMOSD, for which resources might be limited, the need for people to find information, support and connections can sometimes be magnified," said Olivier Chateau, Health Union's co-founder and CEO. "By providing information that people need and opportunities to connect, Neuromyelitis-Optica.net represents an important resource and, as the survey findings reveal, helps people with the condition feel less alone."
The inaugural NMOSD In America survey, which was fielded from Jan. 16 to March 23, 2022, included responses from 61 people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Additional survey results may be available upon request. More information about living with NMOSD can be found on Neuromyelitis-Optica.net.
About Health Union
Health Union is the proven industry leader driving and amplifying social health. As the premier social health company, only Health Union encourages the dynamic, real-time action people take to find meaningful connections and share information that impact their health journey. The company reaches millions of people through the largest portfolio of condition-specific online health communities (e.g., Migraine.com, MultipleSclerosis.net, LungCancer.net) and health leaders - addressing virtually every condition and providing the information, connection and support they need.
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TORONTO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DelphX Capital Markets Inc. (TSXV: DELX) (OTCQB: DPXCF) ("DelphX") is pleased to announce the first issuance of its proprietary Collateralized Put Options (CPOs) and Collateralized Reference Notes (CRNs), marking the first institutional issue of this new class of structured products. The inaugural transactions were completed in conjunction with custodian BNY Mellon, placement agent LPS Capital, and two institutional investor accounts. This successful process marks a major milestone for DelphX, finalizing a multi-year development effort and initiating the long-awaited commercialization phase.
With the success of these first transactions, DelphX has now proven the process for issuance of its CPOs and CRNs, validating the relevance of these solutions as part of institutional investor credit strategies. The Company relied on significant industry interaction and feedback during the lengthy development process, creating widespread awareness within the fixed-income community prior to launch. This "go-live" set of transactions will now enable DelphX to pursue a full product roll out via leading bond dealers who have been monitoring the development of these industry-first products. The Company also anticipates strong interest from financial entities who cannot or will not utilize CDS or similar derivatives due to their investment mandates, but are able to use DelphX CPO and CRN products.
The timing of the launch coincides with a sharp increase in transaction volume of the closest competing financial vehicle, credit default swaps (CDS), which Tradeweb reported rose to US$811 billion in March 2022, up from US$330 billion in February 2022. Recent growth in this market represents a major acceleration from 2021, when global dealer banks' outstanding notionals of over-the-counter CDS grew 5% to $8.8 trillion (as reported by the Bank for International Settlements). The DelphX product offerings represent a timely new set of risk mitigation and yield-enhancement securities fundamentally improved over CDS and other existing structured products.
"I would like to thank everyone who helped us bring to market what we believe are some of the most exciting new structured products in more than a decade," said DelphX CEO Patrick Wood. "Credit Default Swaps have been in the news a lot lately with world affairs forcing high profile segments of that market into disarray. So, our timing in offering a better alternative to these necessary but historically flawed CDS financial instruments could not be better. Another way to look at DelphX is as a kind of CDS 2.0, but with a vastly improved risk structure via full collateralization; a transparent, pre-defined default resolution process; and enhanced yield backed by the safety of U.S. treasuries."
"The fixed income space is experiencing conditions not seen in decades, so we are coming to market at a time when managers have a heightened need for tools to manage both risk and yield. This is an exciting time at DelphX, with our revenue stage now in sight, a motivated pool of potential customers ready to try our products, and a highly leverageable, high-margin model targeting an underserved market. With these attributes, we have the ability to become profitable early in our roll-out phase, with margins similar to SaaS (Software as a Service) or other transaction-oriented Fintech companies when we reach scale. Just as importantly, this structure enables us to benefit from enhanced transaction volume, without exposure to the risks of the underlying bonds."
As a reminder, the DelphX CPO/CRN products are structured as private placement securities, making them acceptable for use by managers who cannot, or will not, utilize traditional derivatives or swaps. The initial target market is significant, currently estimated to represent over $15 trillion in Credit Default Swaps and U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds, based on ISDA Global Credit Default Swaps Market Study, September 2019 and SIFMA US Corporate Bonds Statistics as at Q4 2021.
DelphX is a technology and financial services company focused on developing and distributing the next generation of structured products. Through its special purpose vehicle Quantem LLC, the Company enables fixed income dealers to offer new private placement securities that optimally transfer and diffuse credit risk, while allowing the enhancement of yield. The new DelphX securities will enable dealers and their qualified institutional investors (QIBs) accounts to competitively structure, sell and make markets in:
- Collateralized put options (CPOs) that provide secured default protection for underlying corporate, municipal and sovereign securities;
- Collateralized reference notes (CRNs) that enable credit investors to take on the default exposure of an underlying security in exchange for enhanced yield.
All CPOs and CRNs are fully collateralized and held in custody by BNY Mellon. CPOs and CRNs are proprietary products created and owned by DelphX Capital Markets.
For more information about DelphX, please visit www.delphx.com.
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Insulin cap for Medicare patients signals hope for others
WASHINGTON (AP) — Years before he came to the Senate, Raphael Warnock spent time bedside with Georgia residents suffering from the long-term effects of diabetes, a condition made worse by limited access to life-saving drugs like insulin.
“I’ve seen the human face of this up close as a pastor. I’ve been there and witnessed what happens when diabetes goes on untreated,” Warnock said in an interview with The Associated Press. “I’ve been there with families when they received the news that a loved one will have to receive an amputation.”
That work as a pastor helped the freshman senator push Congress to take its first step in limiting the high cost of insulin for millions of Americans.
The passage of the expansive climate change and health care bill this month delivered key Democratic priorities to voters months before the midterm elections, including provisions to lower health care costs.
As a result, by 2026, Medicare will gain the power to start negotiating costs for pharmaceuticals and its beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket prescription costs will be limited to $2,000 starting in 2025.
But the most immediate relief will take effect in January when the cost of insulin for patients on Medicare will be capped at $35 a month.
The provision, a longstanding priority for Democrats, will bring relief to an estimated nearly 2 million people across the country who currently pay an average of $572 annually out-of-pocket for insulin, according to a recent analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
In Warnock’s state, the annual average is higher, coming in at $591 for more than 50,000 Georgia residents whose lives are dependent on the drug.
Around 7 million Americans require insulin daily and 14% of them are spending nearly half of their income after food and housing costs on the medicine, according to a Yale University study.
“It’s devastating for a family to have to make those choices,” Lisa Murdock, chief advocacy officer for the American Diabetes Association, told the AP. “This is a life-saving medication. You can’t live without it, and we shouldn’t have people in this country who are having to choose to do that.”
The issue of insulin pricing is more pronounced in the U.S. than in other nations, and it has gotten worse over the past two decades. According to a 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, between 2002 and 2013, the price of insulin tripled. And between 2012 and 2016, prices continued to climb, nearly doubling, a congressional report released in March found.
The issue has been a perennial one in Congress, with a broad bipartisan consensus recognizing the problem, but little agreement on a solution. That is why organizations like the American Diabetes Association have sought to fight the battle for affordable insulin in the states, starting in 2019 when Colorado became the first state to institute a cap on copays for insulin.
“From there, we just ran with it,” Murdock said. “We currently have 22 states and the District of Columbia with a monthly copay cap in place and we will continue to work on that as long as we need to raise the conversation.”
While several states passed legislation that capped the price for Medicare and private insurance, the new federal law doesn’t go as far. The legislation introduced by Warnock had initially included the monthly cap both for Medicare recipients and those privately insured.
But during an hourslong voting series, Republicans stripped out the portion that would have included private insurance, which is used by the majority of those in need of insulin. Some of the GOP senators who voted for it to be removed represent states with some of the highest mortality rates for diabetes, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
At the time, Republicans who voted against the provision said it violated Senate budget rules, but Democrats intentionally did not drop it, daring their colleagues across the aisle to vote on the Senate floor to strip it out.
“In reality, the Dems wanted to break Senate rules to pass insulin pricing cap instead of going through regular order,” Sen. Ron Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican, tweeted after the vote. Johnson added that he had previously “voted for an amendment, that Dems blocked, to provide insulin at cost to low-income Americans.”
But Warnock said the quarrel over procedural rules meant failing on substance.
“The blocking of a provision that would have provided the same cap for folks on private insurance is yet another example of why people hate politics and, and what’s wrong with Washington,” he said.
The provision did however get seven Republicans on board. And while it wasn’t enough to pass the broader cap, it was more support than for any previous effort to cap insulin prices in Congress. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer indicated that expanding affordable access to insulin will be a priority for the chamber in September.
Advocates say a potential legislative response to address the gaps in coverage could come in the form of the Insulin Act, a bipartisan proposal introduced last month by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat from New Hampshire, and Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican from Maine, that would include a cap on the private marketplace. The legislation also has mechanisms in place that would lower the list price for insulin, providing relief for diabetes patients without insurance.
“We are grateful for the step forward in the Inflation Reduction Act, but now we’re focused and really urging Congress to bring up the Insulin Act as soon as possible,” said Campbell Hutton, vice president of regulatory and health policy at JDRF, a New York-based nonprofit that funds type 1 diabetes research.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With significant cultural shifts underway, dads are shedding expectations of being tough and all-knowing and embracing emotions and flaws as part of a real, balanced life. Hallmark is helping consumers recognize the softer side of fatherhood celebrating the steadfast love and support offered by the father figures in our lives. This Father's Day is all about love and time together, as dads prioritize quality time and genuine appreciation for all that they give.
To help consumers recognize fathers for their leadership, selflessness and unconditional love and support, Hallmark has an extensive lineup of greeting cards and gifts makes it easy to show dads, grandfathers and father figures how much they're valued. From meaningful cards and gifts that express gratitude for the lessons taught, to witty cards that perfectly encapsulate his sense of humor, Hallmark provides many ways to celebrate the unique relationships we have with our father figures.
"Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and recognize dad for giving it their all," said Nicole Reid, vice president of ornaments, gifts and specialty retail at Hallmark. "Dad helps frame our values, encourages us and helps us prioritize what really matters each day. Whether you're gifting a card or present to your dad, grandfather, husband or son, it's important to let the father figures in our lives know how much they mean to us."
Hallmark helps celebrate close relationships in a simple yet meaningful way, bringing the special moments to life, with unique Father's Day greeting cards, video greetings and gifts, including:
Greeting Cards
- A picture may be worth a thousand words, and when combined with a personal message in a card picked just for dad, it becomes something of a treasure. Hallmark's new Video Greeting cards, like the Glad We're In This Together Video Greeting Romantic Father's Day Card and Dad Rocks! Video Greeting Father's Day Card for Dad, let you add a personalized video message inside a physical card – the perfect way to remind dad of his value and all the special memories shared.
- Paper Wonder adds dimension to cards and tells a unique story through memorable paper craft artwork that allows the card to double as a keepsake like the BBQ Grill 3D Pop-Up Father's Day Card for Dad.
- Hallmark Signature's distinctive products feature unique processes, craftsmanship and attention-grabbing dimension. The Father's Day collection includes Celebrating You Father's Day Card and Star Wars: The Mandalorian™ The Child™ Today Is All About You Card.
- Mahogany celebrates, affirms and enriches strong cultural ties and relationships with designs including the Dad Skills Father's Day Card, A Wealth of Happiness Love Card for Father and You Made Growing Up Years Good Father's Day Card for Grandpa.
- Good Mail cards feature trend-forward designs, a modern voice and positive vibes that encourage people to reach out to let dad know he matters like the Bigfoot Legendary Father's Day Card and the Amazing Dad Yearly Reminder Father's Day Card.
- Hallmark Vida is crafted with the Latino community in mind, reflecting common motifs, milestones and traditions like the How Much You're Loved Spanish-Language Father's Day Card.
- Shoebox's humor cards are quick, unexpected, casual, conversational and sometimes edgy like the Dad Bod Father's Day Card and Daddy Mary Cocktail Father's Day Card.
Digital Video Greeting Cards
A great alternative to sending dad a physical card this Father's Day is sending the surprise of a Digital Video Greeting. Digital Video Greetings make it easy for individuals and groups to add photos, videos, text and music to create a one-of-a-kind greeting and show dad just how much he is loved and appreciated for giving his all.
Father's Day Gifts
In addition to a wide collection of greeting cards, Hallmark also offers Father's Day gifts to show your love and appreciation for every dad in your life.
- Keep dad's drinkware game strong with the Best Dad Ever Pilsner Glass, Leader of the Pack Pint Glass or Kick Bass Ceramic Mug.
- Gift the grill master in your family the Grilling Dad Oven Mitt and Platter Gift Set.
- Socks for every outdoor occasion including the Par-tee On Golf Toe of a Kind Novelty Crew Socks and Kick Bass Fishing Toe of a Kind Novelty Crew Socks.
- To wrap everything up, Hallmark offers a variety of gifting bags and accessories like the World's Best Dad Medium Gift Bag With Tissue Paper and the Winning Dad Large Gift Bag With Tissue Paper.
No matter how you choose to celebrate Father's Day, Hallmark is here to help with a wide variety of one-of-a-kind greeting cards and gifts for all the father figures in your life.
Visit hallmark.com to shop online or find the nearest store.
About Hallmark
For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and employing 30,000 worldwide, the approximately $4 billion company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark Global business sells greeting cards, gift wrap and related products in more than 30 languages with distribution in more than 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including about 2,000 Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Crayola® offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children's creativity around the globe. Crown Media Family Networks operates three cable channels — Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama — in addition to Hallmark Publishing, a leading publisher of uplifting eBooks, audiobooks and print editions, and Hallmark Movies Now, a subscription-based streaming service. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmark's headquarters. For more information, visit Hallmark.com. Connect on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Twitter.
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LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arixa Capital Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce that Eric Cooper has joined the company as Vice President of Construction. In this role, Mr. Cooper is responsible for enhancing Arixa's construction risk management, through further development of Arixa's funds control program and construction underwriting, as well as building the scalable infrastructure that will allow Arixa to continue to grow its construction lending platform. Mr. Cooper comes to Arixa with over a decade of onsite construction project management experience and five years of construction lending experience.
Prior to joining Arixa, Mr. Cooper was the Vice President of Construction Operations at Genesis Capital. During his five years with that company, he oversaw the development of a nationwide residential construction underwriting program and was responsible for managing the in-house funds control team.
Eric Cooper shares, "As I suspected, Arixa Capital has an incredible culture, talented staff and a fantastic borrower base. I feel lucky and excited to further build out the construction department to best serve both borrowers and investors."
Earlier in his career, Mr. Cooper was the onsite supervisor and project manager for a two-year project, building an ultra-luxury custom home for a celebrity client in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Beverly Hills, with the highly regarded general contractor Corbin Reeves. From 2013 to 2015, Mr. Cooper was a project manager for ANR Industries, where he oversaw all aspects of luxury single-family residential construction projects in the Los Angeles area, from conceptual design through final sale. From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Cooper worked as a project manager for Anchor Loans where he oversaw all aspects of remodeling for single-family residential projects with resale values between $700,000 and $3,000,000.
Arixa Capital's Managing Director, Greg Hebner, said, "We are excited to bring someone like Eric onto the Arixa team. Eric's deep construction experience and his passion for client service is an ideal fit for our team. As Arixa continues to grow its lending business across larger construction projects and new geographies, Eric's extensive industry knowledge will allow us to execute on our growth plans and maintain the high level of service that our clients expect, while also mitigating risk for our fund investors."
Contact:
Eric Cooper
Vice President, Construction Operations
M 818-692-9646
E ecooper@arixacapital.com
About the Company
Arixa Capital is one of the premier private real estate lenders and credit fund managers in the Western U.S., providing small balance loan solutions to lower middle-market residential and commercial investors and developers. Visit www.arixacapital.com for more information on investing or borrowing.
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EZHOU, China, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huahu Airport in central Chinese province Hubei's Ezhou City, the first professional freight hub airport in Asia and the fourth in the world, is scheduled to be put into operation on July 17. By then, departing from Ezhou, passengers and goods can reach the whole country overnight and reach overseas destinations in two days.
Ezhou Huahu Airport is positioned as a freight hub, passenger transport branch line, public platform and cargo navigation base. It took eight years for the airport to develop from preliminary planning in 2014 to completion and operation in 2022. The investment of the airport project totaled 30.842 billion yuan, and the project package consists of three parts: the airport project, the transshipment center and the SF airlines base project, and the oil supply project, according to Ezhou Converged Media Center.
In August 2015, Hubei international logistics central hub project was listed as the top project in the province. On September 17, 2020, Hubei and the Civil Aviation Administration of China held a working meeting in Wuhan. The two sides decided to jointly promote Wuhan Tianhe Airport to become an international gateway hub in the central region and Ezhou Huahu Airport to become a first-class aviation freight transport hub, forming a dual-hub for passenger and cargo aviation with the two airports in a bid to create "a going-out channel in the sky" in Hubei.
Ezhou Huahu Airport is designed to serve a passenger throughput of 1 million visits and a cargo and mail throughput of 2.45 million tons in 2025. The airport operation support level is 4E. In this phase, two long-distance parallel runways and taxiway systems will be built in the east and west. The runways are 3,600 meters long and 45 meters wide, with a runway spacing of 1,900 meters.
A freight transport transit center with an area of nearly 700,000 square meters, a terminal building with an area of 15,000 square meters and 124 stations will also be built, which can match the Memphis International Airport in the United States.
The test flight was carried out at the end of March, the airport was put into operation in the middle of July, and the cargo function will be fully opened at the end of November.
According to the Hubei International Logistics Airport Co., Ltd., after the airport was put into operation, the 1.5-hour flight circle can cover 90 percent of China's economic aggregate and 80 percent of the population. Huahu Airport will open 7 routes and 9 destinations from Ezhou to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen and Kunming in the initial stage of passenger transport.
For cargo transport, the airport will open domestic services first and then international services. Two routes from Ezhou to Shenzhen and Shanghai will be opened in the first phase. After the international cargo transport function is fully in operation, international cargo routes to destinations such as Osaka and Frankfurt will be opened. The airport will gradually grow into a world-class aviation freight transport hub, and strive to build a new logistics highland in China and even the Asia-Pacific region.
As a major national productivity project, Huahu Airport shoulders the responsibility of participating in the global aviation logistics competition on behalf of China, and is the most important project of Hubei Province, according to a senior official in Ezhou. After being put into operation, the airport will surely become the key support for Hubei to build a pioneering area for building a new development pattern in China.
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LONDON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATEO, a leading provider of post trade solutions for financial markets, launches MONA, a new middle office tool to manage cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
While institutional firms are showing an increasing interest and focus on crypto currencies, the space still lacks tools, standards, and solutions to operate these markets.
After recently and successfully developing several gateways to the different Crypto venues (FTX, Binance, Coinbase …), Ateo now brings together its expertise and ability to address business needs to launch MONA, a global blotter for crypto currencies.
MONA, a full web-based solution hosted by Ateo, allows market participants to capture all crypto transactions (Spot Trades, Deposits, Withdraws, Interests), allocate/split transactions to the proper Portfolios, interface with any in-house downstream systems and address all necessary Audit and Reporting requirements.
"Crypto currencies are now an integral part of the conversations we are having with our customers and the industry. We believe it is a critical time for vendors such as Ateo to provide solutions addressing these new assets and we are excited to release MONA, our first solution exclusively geared towards crypto currencies," says David Romeo, Managing Director at Ateo.
ABOUT ATEO FINANCE
ATEO delivers post-Trade solutions for the financial industry. Our solutions include a global blotter, clearing and matching system, and extensive market connectivity. The world's leading banks, trading houses, and professional traders have been relying on ATEO technology since our creation in 2000.
ATEO delivers the perfect blend of efficiencies and trust. We help our customers develop their business though years of experience, our advanced technology solutions, and an unparalleled sense of service. For more information, please visit www.ateofinance.com.
CONTACT:
sales@ateofinance.com
+44 77 17 895 235 (UK)
+1 312 656 6109 (US)
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPRO) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-03125, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities during the Class Period, you have until July 25, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Spero, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and rare diseases in the United States. The Company's product candidates include Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide (HBr), an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults.
On October 28, 2021, Spero announced that it had submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for Tebipenem HBr for the Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections including Pyelonephritis (the "Tebipenem HBr NDA").
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the Tebipenem HBr NDA were insufficient to obtain FDA approval; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 31, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results. In the press release, Spero disclosed that "[t]he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified Spero that, as part of its ongoing review of Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr, it has identified deficiencies that preclude discussion of labeling and post-marketing requirements/commitments at this time."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $1.59 per share, or 18.27%, to close at $7.11 per share on April 1, 2022.
Then on May 3, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing "that it will immediately defer current commercialization activities for tebipenem HBr based on feedback from a recent Late Cycle Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr[,]" and that, "[a]lthough the review is still ongoing and the FDA has not yet made any final determination regarding approvability, the discussion suggested that the data package may be insufficient to support approval during this review cycle." Specifically, the FDA advised the Company, in relevant part, that the FDA's separate analysis of the relevant study population had "reduce[d] the number of evaluable patients in the primary analysis population compared with those resulting from the trial's pre-specified micro-ITT population as outlined in the statistical analysis plan and [a]s a result, the FDA considers that the pre-specified non-inferiority margin of -12.5% was not met." Further, the press release advised that, "[i]n connection with this development, Spero announced that it is undertaking a reduction in its workforce by approximately 75% and a restructuring of its operations to reduce operating costs and reallocate resources."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $3.24 per share, or 63.65%, to close at $1.85 per share on May 3, 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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DekaBank is Live with SRD II Solutions from Broadridge
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:00 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Global Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure Hub for Germany-headquartered financial services provider
NEW YORK and LONDON and FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.(NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader, today announced that it is supporting German banking and securities services provider, DekaBank, with its market-leading solutions for the updated Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II).
DekaBank has gone live with Broadridge's Global Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure Hub solutions. This provides support for its institutional client base across Europe, through DekaBank's network of German savings banks and its own private bank.
"Corporate governance standards in Germany and across Europe are undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by SRD II regulations and the growing demand for shareholder democracy as investors increasingly seek to positively influence corporate policy and ESG strategies," said Benedikt Arendt, Project Manager, DekaBank. "Broadridge, as a strong and trusted global leader in shareholder communications, was a natural partner for such a critical change. Through our close collaboration, the deployment of next generation technology, and the support of Broadridge's exceptional local-language domain experts, we are able to raise efficiency levels throughout the chain of communications while helping to empower our customers and their end-clients."
"Through its well-prepared and professionally managed programme, DekaBank is able to meet its regulatory obligations under SRD II," said Demi Derem, General Manager of International Investor Communications Solutions, Broadridge. "DekaBank's broad network of clients and investors will benefit directly from high levels of straight-through processing efficiency, our local market digital connectivity, and rich system functionality which provide unparalleled transparency and an improved window for market voting deadlines."
SRD II significantly impacts shareholder communications for all intermediaries holding or servicing European equities, globally. The regulation aims to increase the accuracy and transparency of communications between share-issuing companies and their investors – facilitating more active shareholder engagement, greater levels of transparency and increased operational efficiency.
Broadridge's enhanced Global Proxy solution supports the full shareholder communication lifecycle. It enables same-day event capture and distribution, same-day proxy vote processing and vote confirmations, advanced multi-channel investor communications and European client data storage. Its new Shareholder Disclosure Hub, an industry-wide digital solution, uses the latest API- and blockchain-based technologies to address SRD II's new shareholder disclosure requirements and provide class-leading data security.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with $5 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than $9 trillion in equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries. For more information about us, please visit broadridge.com.
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) plans to issue its 2022 second quarter financial results at approximately 8:00 am EDT on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
The following documents will be available on the Company website https://investor.kelloggs.com at 8:00 am EDT: Press release, financial tables, GAAP reconciliations, and presentation slides.
The Company will also host a public webcast during which Kellogg executive management will review and discuss these results. Speaking on behalf of Kellogg Company will be Steve Cahillane, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and Amit Banati, Chief Financial Officer. A question and answer session with publishing analysts will follow. A transcript of the conference call will be posted on the Company website within 24 hours of the event.
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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Revenue up 11.5% in constant currency and EPS excluding specific items* up 13.2%
Q3-F2022 performance highlights1
- Revenue of $3.26 billion, up 7.9% year-over-year or 11.5% year-over-year in constant currency;
- Adjusted EBIT of $519.9 million, up 9.0% year-over-year;
- Adjusted EBIT margin improved by 20 basis points year-over-year to 16.0%;
- Net earnings of $364.3 million, for a margin of 11.2%, consistent year-over-year;
- Diluted EPS of $1.51, up 11.0% year-over-year;
- Net earnings excluding specific items* of $371.2 million, for a margin of 11.4%, up 20 basis points year-over-year;
- Diluted EPS excluding specific items* of $1.54, up 13.2% year-over-year;
- Cash from operating activities of $419.2 million, representing 12.9% of revenue;
- Bookings of $3.41 billion, for a book-to-bill ratio of 104.7%; and
- Backlog of $23.24 billion or 1.8x annual revenue.
MONTRÉAL, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB)
"In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we continued delivering on our build & buy profitable growth strategy with double digit increases year-over-year in both revenue and EPS," said George D. Schindler, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are well structured through our portfolio of services and strong balance sheet to help our clients navigate the current economic environment while continuing to drive the growth and profitability of our business."
For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company reported revenue of $3.26 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.9%. Revenue grew by 11.5% year-over-year, when excluding $109.5 million of unfavorable foreign currency impact.
As at the end of the quarter, the number of consultants and professionals increased year-over-year by more than 10,500, for a total of approximately 88,500 worldwide.
Adjusted EBIT was $519.9 million, up 9.0% year-over-year, with an EBIT margin of 16.0% representing an improvement of 20 basis points from 15.8% in the same period last year.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, our effective tax rate increased to 25.5% from 24.9% for the same period last year.
Net earnings were $364.3 million, up 7.6% compared with the same period last year, for a margin of 11.2%. Diluted earnings per share, as a result, were $1.51 compared to $1.36 last year, representing an increase of 11.0%.
Net earnings were $371.2 million, when excluding acquisition-related and integration costs, net of tax. This represents an increase of 9.5% year-over-year and a margin of 11.4%. On the same basis, diluted earnings per share increased by 13.2% to $1.54, up from $1.36 from the same period last year.
Bookings were $3.41 billion, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 104.7%, or 104.9% on a trailing twelve-month basis. As of June 30, 2022, the Company's backlog stood at $23.24 billion or 1.8x annual revenue.
Cash provided by operating activities was $419.2 million, stable on a year-over-year basis. Over the last twelve-months ending June 30, 2022, cash provided by operating activities was $1,903.1 million, or 15.1% of revenue.
During the quarter, the Company invested $113.6 million (at a weighted average price of $101.31) under its current Normal Course Issuer Bid to purchase for cancellation 1,120,800 of its Class A shares and $414.4 million for the recent acquisitions of Umanis SA and Harwell Management.
Return on invested capital for the quarter was 15.8%, an improvement of 200 basis points when compared to the prior year.
As at June 30, 2022, net debt stood at $3.07 billion, up from $2.96 billion at the same time last year. The net debt-to-capitalization ratio stood at 30.6% at the end of June 2022, down 30 basis points when compared to the prior year.
With cash of $0.8 billion on hand at the end of June 2022, and a fully available revolving credit facility, the Company has $2.3 billion in readily available liquidity to pursue its Build and Buy profitable growth strategy.
To access the financial statements – click here (PDF)
To access the Q3-F2022 MD&A – click here (PDF)
Management will host a conference call this morning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight time to discuss results. Participants may access the call by dialing 1-888-396-8049 or 1-416-764-8646 Conference ID: 07482468 or via cgi.com/investors. For those unable to participate on the live call, a podcast and copy of the slides will be archived for download at cgi.com/investors. Participants may also access a replay of the call by dialing 1-877-674-7070 Passcode: 482468, until August 26, 2022.
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 88,500 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2021 reported revenue is $12.13 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Non-GAAP financial metrics used in this press release: Constant currency growth, adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBIT margin, net debt, net debt to capitalization ratio, ROIC, net earnings excluding specific items, net earnings margin excluding specific items, and diluted EPS excluding specific items. CGI reports its financial results in accordance with IFRS. However, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations as they provide additional measures of its performance. These measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Additional details for these non-GAAP measures can be found on pages 3, 4 and 5 of our Q3-F2022 MD&A which is posted on CGI's website, and filed with SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
Key performance measures used in this press release: bookings, book-to-bill ratio, backlog, DSO, net earnings margin, and ROE. The composition of these measures can also be found on pages 3, 4 and 5 of our Q3-F2022 MD&A.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable United States safe harbours. All such forward-looking information and statements are made and disclosed in reliance upon the safe harbour provisions of applicable Canadian and United States securities laws. Forward-looking information and statements include all information and statements regarding CGI's intentions, plans, expectations, beliefs, objectives, future performance, and strategy, as well as any other information or statements that relate to future events or circumstances and which do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts. Forward-looking information and statements often but not always use words such as "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "foresee", "plan", "predict", "project", "aim", "seek", "strive", "potential", "continue", "target", "may", "might", "could", "should", and similar expressions and variations thereof. These information and statements are based on our perception of historic trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other assumptions, both general and specific, that we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. Such information and statements are, however, by their very nature, subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, of which many are beyond the control of CGI, and which give rise to the possibility that actual results could differ materially from our expectations expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not restricted to: risks related to the market such as the level of business activity of our clients, which is affected by economic and political conditions, additional external risks (such as pandemics, armed conflict and inflation) and our ability to negotiate new contracts; risks related to our industry such as competition and our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, to develop and expand our services, to penetrate new markets, and to protect our intellectual property rights; risks related to our business such as risks associated with our growth strategy, including the integration of new operations, financial and operational risks inherent in worldwide operations, foreign exchange risks, income tax laws and other tax programs, our ability to negotiate favourable contractual terms, to deliver our services and to collect receivables, the reputational and financial risks attendant to cybersecurity breaches and other incidents, and financial risks such as liquidity needs and requirements, maintenance of financial ratios, and changes in creditworthiness and credit ratings; as well as other risks identified or incorporated by reference in this press release, in CGI's annual and quarterly MD&A and in other documents that we make public, including our filings with the Canadian Securities Administrators (on SEDAR at www.sedar.com) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (on EDGAR at www.sec.gov). For a discussion of risks in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, see Pandemic risks in section 8.1.1. of our Q3 2022 quarterly MD&A. Unless otherwise stated, the forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and CGI disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. While we believe that our assumptions on which these forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are based were reasonable as at the date of this press release, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking information or statements. Furthermore, readers are reminded that forward-looking information and statements are presented for the sole purpose of assisting investors and others in understanding our objectives, strategic priorities and business outlook as well as our anticipated operating environment. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Further information on the risks that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from our current expectations may be found in the section titled Risk Environment of CGI's annual and quarterly MD&A, which is incorporated by reference in this cautionary statement. We also caution readers that the above-mentioned risks and the risks disclosed in CGI's annual and quarterly MD&A and other documents and filings are not the only ones that could affect us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial could also have a material adverse effect on our financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or reputation.
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Surveillance video shows day care employee binding child’s hands with tape
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - Two parents are questioning what kind of accountability a Louisville day care received after their young daughter’s hands were bound together by an employee.
“She’s adorable, she’s sweet, she’s kind,” Nina Colvin said of her daughter.
“She’s got me wrapped around her finger,” Nina’s husband, Chris Colvin, added.
The Colvins thought their daughter, who had just turned 4 at the time, would adjust and be OK going to day care. They found a place, formally known as Outer Loop Child Care.
One day in April 2021, their bubbly 4-year-old seemed a little off.
“She said ‘Mommy, Miss Miah tapped me up today,’” Nina Colvin recalled. “And I was like, ‘Wait, what?’ She said, ‘No, like taped me up.’ She did, like, tape around her arms.”
The surveillance video showed the person tasked with caring for their little girl kneeling on top of a table and missing a shoe.
It also showed what their daughter had described: the employee, Ramiah Douglas, binding the girl’s hands with tape during nap time.
The Colvins’ attorneys said she was left with her hands bound for about 40 minutes.
“It was my child, and I was not there to protect her,” Chris Colvin said.
“It changed her personality,” Nina Colvin described. “She’s terrified that somebody’s going to hurt her again.”
Douglas was fired immediately. But the incident was only the start of what the Colvins would find out about the employee, WAVE reported.
According to court records, she had previous arrests for possession of marijuana, which were either amended down or dismissed, four separate citations for not having registration or a valid license plate, and a prostitution charge.
That charge was also dismissed after she agreed to no longer post on Backpage, a classified advertising site seized by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2018 after facilitating multiple counts of prostitution, according to court records.
While Douglas’ previous citations didn’t cost her jail time, the Colvins are still waiting to find out what qualifications she had to work with children.
“I would not have hired that woman,” Chris Colvin said.
Douglas was arrested and found guilty for binding the child’s hands after Nina Colvin called police.
It’s unclear if Outer Loop Child Care, which has since sold, ever did a background search on Douglas.
What is clear is that the day care had a history of not conducting or keeping any records of criminal background checks for their employees, according to the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services.
Read a Kentucky day care’s inspection record.
WAVE found three other times where state inspectors wrote the center up for it. In fact, the center had more than 50 violations in less than 10 years.
They included poorly kept employee records, a lack of the required state training or evaluations and four repeated violations for no proof of or expired tuberculosis vaccines.
“You put them somewhere that’s a professional establishment, and they failed us,” Nina Colvin said.
Other violations were repeated, like having bleach and cleaning chemicals accessible to children, dirty toys, and holes in the wall where slugs and birds had made a home, to name a few.
For two years in a row, they were also written up for unsanitary, ripped diaper changing stations.
Keeping an eye for themselves was something the Colvins couldn’t do come March 2020.
“We weren’t allowed in anymore because of COVID,” Nina Colvin said. “We had to stop at the door.”
But, despite the seemingly thorough inspections, the state kept renewing Outer Loop Child Care’s license.
On the state’s daycare inspection portal, there are no mention of fines, suspensions or revocations.
That’s after state records show violations for a child’s shoulder dislocated by an employee, another child rug-burned from being dragged on the carpet, a child’s head slammed into a cot, and another student being locked in the bathroom for seven minutes as punishment, all under the same owner who terminated those employees each time.
“Did anybody’s parents know about these violations at all, because did they report them to the parents or did they just write them up and stick it in a drawer?” Chris Colvin asked.
The violations continued until Outer Loop Child Care was sold. Despite that, its most recent state rating still shows three out of five stars.
As for the Colvins, they’re hoping the pandemic and what they see as a lack of accountability doesn’t put more children at risk.
“If you don’t adhere to that standard, you don’t have a license,” Chris Colvin said. “It’s as simple as that.”
“You have our most important asset, our child,” Nina Colvin added. “You need to do better.”
Outer Loop Child Care has since been sold to a new company. The new owner said they have nothing to do with the day care’s past and have started from scratch.
Douglas’s attorney declined to comment. WAVE is still waiting for a response from the state and from Outer Loop Child Care’s attorney.
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Drone search resumes on Italian glacier after avalanche
CANAZEI, Italy (AP) — Rescuers using drones resumed the search Tuesday for an estimated 13 hikers unaccounted-for following a powerful avalanche in northern Italy that killed at least seven people and is being blamed in large part on rising temperatures that are melting glaciers.
After rain hampered the search Monday, sunny weather on Tuesday allowed helicopters to bring more rescue teams up to the site on the Marmolada glacier, east of Bolzano in the Dolomites mountain range, even as hopes dimmed of finding anyone alive.
A huge chunk of the glacier cleaved off Sunday, sparking a avalanche that sent torrents of ice, rock and debris down the mountainside onto unsuspecting hikers below. At least seven people were killed and an estimated 13 remain unaccounted-for, officials said.
“We have to be clear, finding someone alive with this type of event is a very remote possibility, very remote, because the mechanical action of this type of avalanche has a very big impact on people,” said Alex Barattin of the Alpine Rescue Service.
Nicola Casagli, a geologist and avalanche expert at Florence university, said the impact of the glacier collapse on the hikers was greater than a mere snow avalanche and would have taken them completely by surprise.
“These types of events, which are ice and debris avalanches, are impulsive, rapid, unpredictable phenomena, reaching very high speeds and involving large masses,” he said. “And there is no chance of getting to safety or perceiving the problem in advance, because by the time you perceive it, you’ve already been hit.”
Associated Press photos, taken during a helicopter survey of the site, showed a gaping hole in the glacier as if carved out of the blue-gray ice by a giant ice cream scooper.
The terrain was still so unstable that rescue crews were staying off to the side and using drones to try to find any survivors or signs of life while helicopters searched overhead, some using equipment to detect cellular pings. Two rescuers remained on site overnight, and were joined by more rescuers Tuesday morning.
“We’re continuing the work of drones to find survivors, working the areas that we couldn’t monitor yesterday,” Matteo Gasperini, of the Alpine Rescue service, told Sky TG24. “We’ll try to complete the work of monitoring the entire site.”
Premier Mario Draghi, who visited the rescue base in Canazei on Monday, acknowledged avalanches are unpredictable but that the tragedy “certainly depends on the deterioration of the climate situation.”
Italy is in the midst of an early summer heatwave, coupled with the worst drought in northern Italy in 70 years. Experts say there was unusually little snowfall during the winter, exposing the glaciers of the Italian Alps more to the summer heat and melt.
“We are thus in the worst conditions for a detachment of this kind, when there’s so much heat and so much water running at the base,” said Renato Colucci from the Institute of Polar Sciences of the state-run Council for National Research, or CNR. “We aren’t yet able to understand if it was a deep or superficial detachment, but the size of it seems very big, judging from the preliminary images and information received.”
The CNR has estimated that the Marmolada glacier could disappear entirely in the next 25-30 years if current climatic trends continue, given that it lost 30% of its volume and 22% of its area from 2004-2015.
Casagli said what happened on the Marmolada was unusual, but said such destructive avalanches will become more frequent as global temperatures rise.
“The fact that it happened in a scorching summer with abnormal temperatures must be a wake-up call to understand that these phenomena, while rare, are possible,” he told reporters. “If we don’t take decisive measures to counter the effects of climate change, they will become more and more frequent.”
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Nicole Winfield reported from Rome.
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BOISE, Idaho and NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN), a leading provider of SaaS-based investment accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions, and LiquidityBook, a leading provider of cloud-native trading solutions for the buy and sell sides, announced today that they will leverage their proven connectivity to offer clients an end-to-end portfolio investment and operations experience.
The connectivity permits LiquidityBook and Clearwater clients to take advantage of LiquidityBook's leading cloud-native solution for trade execution management, portfolio management, regulatory compliance, and FIX connectivity, paired with Clearwater's daily reconciliation, accounting book of record, client reporting, and compliance and risk platform. The result is a unified, end-to-end user experience for buy-side and outsourced traders, offering unmatched efficiency.
"Three years ago, we set out to migrate all our on-premise technology to truly scalable cloud services. We chose LiquidityBook as our trading platform and Clearwater Analytics for portfolio accounting," said Scott Latimer, Principal and Director of Information Technology at Montag & Caldwell. "Both solutions were built from the ground up as cloud-native solutions, and not just hosted servers. Our experience with both firms has dramatically improved our processes, and the integration between them has given us a complete cloud solution."
"LiquidityBook brings an impressive track record of success in delivering quality order management and portfolio management solutioning for funds, SMA managers, and a host of other investment managers," said Scott Erickson, President, Americas at Clearwater Analytics. "Together these solutions offer great efficiency due to our strong technical alignment, scalability, and SaaS-based architecture. Both companies have demonstrated a commitment to tight integration, supporting several clients with increasingly complex investments."
With a transparent business model, instantaneous client-driven product enhancements and expert support professionals, LiquidityBook provides highly scalable SaaS-based trade management products that enable buy-side, sell-side, and outsourced trading firms to connect, track, and execute trades with unmatched efficiency. The company offers a full suite of multi-asset trading tools.
"Clearwater Analytics has earned a strong reputation among our client base thanks to its highly accurate investment accounting and reporting software," said Kevin Samuel, CEO at LiquidityBook. "We have several mutual clients that have enjoyed success while leveraging our platforms together. Clearwater and LiquidityBook have similar philosophies, from our approach to technology, to our commitment to client service, to our belief in the transformative power of a more efficient buy-side workflow. Given all that, this offering delivers a logical end-to-end solution for clients."
LiquidityBook is a leading provider of cloud-native buy- and sell-side trading solutions and is trusted by many of the industry's largest and most sophisticated firms. The LiquidityBook platform is easily configurable and enhanced daily with client requests, giving these firms peace of mind that their trading platform will adapt and scale as they grow. A disruptive force in the market for over 15 years, the founder-led LiquidityBook backs their platform with unparalleled support and employs a client-centric business model with no hidden fees. For more information, please visit www.liquiditybook.com or contact sales@liquiditybook.com.
As the industry-leading SaaS solution for investment accounting and reporting, Clearwater enables growth of assets under management (AUM) for more than 1,100 clients including pension plans, governments, global insurers, asset managers, and corporations. Each day, Clearwater automates data collection, reconciliation, compliance, risk, and performance reporting across $5.9T of AUM with its comprehensive cloud platform and best-in-class service team. Additional information about Clearwater can be found at clearwateranalytics.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Ohio trooper dives for safety after cruiser was struck by pickup truck
(CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A state highway patrol trooper avoided significant injuries after an early-morning hit-and-run incident in northern Ohio.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol hopes the public can help identify the driver of a pickup truck, who struck the side of the trooper’s cruiser and continued driving.
The incident occurred Friday after 1:30 a.m. on I-475 near U.S. Route 23, according to the OSHP.
Dash camera video shows the trooper diving over the interstate guardrail after the cruiser was struck, while parked on the side with its emergency lights activated.
Investigators believe the pickup involved is a dark-colored truck with damage on the left side.
Anyone with information about the incident or vehicle involved can call the Ohio State Highway Patrol post at 419-856-5544.
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Actionable revenue intelligence for creating relevant and personalized engagements
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 6sense, the leading platform for B2B organizations generating predictable revenue, and Outreach, the sales execution platform helping revenue organizations deliver efficient, predictable growth, announced an advanced integration that ends one-size-fits-all buying experiences and empowers revenue teams to turn buyer insights into revenue.
For mutual customers of 6sense and Outreach, AI-driven data insights from 6sense including buyer intent, firmographic and technographic data, can be surfaced directly in the Outreach platform along with buying stage predictions and recommendations for account engagement. These deep account insights reveal critical buying journey signals that allow sellers to remove guesswork when prioritizing accounts to deliver the right message at the right time and create superior buying experiences.
"When sellers have data and insights, they make smarter decisions. And when they know that a prospect is in-market, researching their company or competitors, and what their tech stack looks like, they can deliver a relevant message at just the right time to create or advance opportunities," said Mark Ebert, 6sense SVP, Sales. "We're excited to put rich insights sellers need right at their fingertips. This unique integration will help sales teams uncover more opportunities, accelerate deal cycles and optimize revenue efficiency."
6sense is the first integration available natively within the Outreach UI to deliver all known and anonymous account activities in a single platform. With these enhanced insights from 6sense within the Outreach UI, revenue teams can avoid toggling between systems and boost efficiency with everything sellers need available where they already work. Together, 6sense and Outreach now allow users to aggregate insights and data between tools and across the buying journey to deploy 6sense AI to more easily and effectively engage in-market accounts with personalized, timely engagement to accelerate conversion and predictably drive more revenue.
"6sense has done a fantastic job of leveraging Outreach's latest platform extensibility capabilities to provide mutual customers with its game-changing insights, predictions, recommendations and dashboards directly within our sales execution platform," said Melton Littlepage, chief marketing officer at Outreach. "Embedding 6sense' buyer insights seamlessly into sales reps' workflows in Outreach allows sellers to maximize their efficiency, improve deal execution and close deals faster."
"For a business of our size, we are focused on improving our sales reps' efficiency and capability at scale. This new integration allows all of our reps to use the power of 6sense AI to see buyer intent insights and easily personalize all of their engagement through Outreach," said Anabel Customer, Manager, Demand Generation at Windstream.
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6sense reinvents the way organizations create, manage, and convert pipeline to revenue. 6sense Revenue AI captures anonymous buying signals, targets the right accounts at the ideal time, and recommends the channels and messages to boost revenue performance. Removing guesswork, friction, and wasted sales effort, 6sense empowers sales, marketing, and customer success teams to significantly improve pipeline quality, accelerate sales velocity, increase conversion rates, and grow revenue predictably. 6sense has been recognized for its market-defining technology by Forbes Cloud 100, G2, TrustRadius, Gartner, and Forrester, and for its strong culture by Glassdoor, Inc. Magazine, and Comparably. For more information, visit 6sense or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSX-V: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to provide an update for ongoing diamond drilling at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit. The 2022 diamond drilling campaign commenced in the northern resource area with the first two resource delineation drill holes totalling approximately 615 metres now nearing completion.
The initial two drill holes were collared from the same site oriented southwest at -50 and -60 degree dips. The holes are designed to establish the eastern carbonatite contact near surface, and for the purpose of resource infill near 2021drill hole WI21-33 that yielded 3.17% TREO over 196 metres; including 4.29% TREO over 55 metres1 at depth that expanded high-grade REE mineralization beyond the mineral resource pit shell. Both holes intersected significant intervals of visually REE mineralized dolomite carbonatite between as predicted by the geological model (Image 1).
As announced in its June 7, 2022, drilling commencement news release, the Company plans to complete up to 5,000 metres of diamond drilling designed to further delineate existing resources, assess near deposit exploration targets, collect geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling for the purpose of optimization of open pit slope design, and generate additional REE mineralized material for continued metallurgical testwork.
Kristopher Raffle, P.Geo., Director and QP of Defense Metals commented: "With the second drill hole of our 2022 resource infill campaign nearing completion, we look forward in the coming days to initiating co-purposed infill and pit slope geotechnical drill holes in the main deposit and PEA mine schedule pit highwall areas, in addition to continuation of pad building for planned exploration holes. With 2022 drilling operations once again based at the Wicheeda Deposit site field camp, we expect to be able to take advantage of logistical efficiencies; most notably a reduction on helicopter utilization."
The Company attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC) in Toronto, Ontario from June 13, 2022 to June 15, 2022 and met with several industry stakeholders including shareholders, investment firms, and strategic industry companies.
Defense Metals recently staked additional mineral claims contiguous to the Wicheeda REE Property. The 100% owned Wicheeda REE Property is now 4,244-hectares.
Further to the Company's news release dated May 24, 2022, the Company paid US$100,000 to Digitonic Limited, an arm's-length party to provide investor relations services and to provide content creation, digital and video marketing services.
The 100% owned 4,244-hectare Wicheeda REE Property, located approximately 80 km northeast of the city of Prince George, British Columbia, is readily accessible by all-weather gravel roads and is near infrastructure, including power transmission lines, the CN railway, and major highways.
The Wicheeda REE Project yielded a robust 2021 PEA that demonstrated an after-tax net present value (NPV@8%) of $517 million, and 18% IRR2. A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate. The PEA contemplates a 1.8 Mtpa (million tonnes per year) mill throughput open pit mining operation with 1.75:1 (waste:mill feed) strip ratio over a 19 year mine (project) life producing and average of 25,423 tonnes REO annually. A Phase 1 initial pit strip ratio of 0.63:1 (waste:mill feed) would yield rapid access to higher grade surface mineralization in year 1 and payback of $440 million initial capital within 5 years.
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release as it relates to the Wicheeda REE Project has been reviewed and approved by Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (BC) Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, AB, a director of Defense Metals and a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101. Mr. Raffle verified the data disclosed which includes a review of the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information and opinions contained therein.
Defense Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits containing metals and elements commonly used in the electric power market, defense industry, national security sector and in the production of green energy technologies, such as, rare earths magnets used in wind turbines and in permanent magnet motors for electric vehicles. Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Defense Metals Corp. trades in Canada under the symbol "DEFN" on the TSX Venture Exchange, in the United States, under "DFMTF" on the OTCQB and in Germany on the Frankfurt Exchange under "35D".
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Todd Hanas, Bluesky Corporate Communications Ltd.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (778) 994 8072
Email: todd@blueskycorp.ca
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This news release contains "forward‐looking information or statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, statements relating to advancing the Wicheeda REE Project, completion of drilling, receipt of drill results including anticipated timeline of such results/assays, the Company's plans for its Wicheeda REE Project, expanded resource and scale of expanded resource, expected results and outcomes, the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its project and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of rare earth elements, the anticipated costs and expenditures, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company's views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of exploration results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration and cost estimates, the potential for unexpected costs and expenses and those other risks filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. While such estimates and assumptions are considered reasonable by the management of the Company, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and risks. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather and climate conditions, failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of personnel, materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions, decrease in the price of rare earth elements, the impact of Covid-19 or other viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, an inability to predict and counteract the effects of COVID-19 on the business of the Company, including but not limited to, the effects of COVID-19 on the price of commodities, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains, loss of key employees, consultants, or directors, increase in costs, delayed drilling results, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements or forward‐looking information, except as required by law.
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Application and network intelligence will give service providers a cloud native, scalable, and flexible option for analyzing and assuring low-latency, Quality of Experience-driven 5G services
WATERLOO, ON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As Google announced today, Sandvine – a leader in Application and Network Intelligence – joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program as a Build Partner for the delivery of application and network analytics through the cloud. Through this program, Sandvine will help service providers analyze, optimize and monetize applications and deliver high quality application experiences.
Sandvine's cloud-native Application and Network Intelligence solutions are being integrated into Google Cloud leveraging services such as Google Kubernetes Engine, Anthos, Google Analytics stack and Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE) to extend services to the edge.
By combining Sandvine's analytics and automation use cases with Google Cloud Analytics and AI/ML stack and GDC, service providers will get flexibility, scalability, and security that is customizable and cost effective. By deploying Sandvine on GDCE and Google Cloud regions, service providers can optimize the delivery of complex, latency-sensitive 5G apps such as video monitoring and surveillance; VR/AR/immersive experiences; autonomous vehicles; connected machinery; and telehealth.
Sandvine's customers, like TELUS, have begun leveraging the solution to better assure 4G and 5G services, and to guarantee the best app QoE for their enterprise and consumer customers.
Lyndon Cantor, CEO, Sandvine said: "Delivering high-quality 5G application experiences requires vastly greater performance, reliability and security. We believe in the power of cloud native edge and core networks. Sandvine's Application and Network Intelligence and 5G Service Intelligence Engine (NWDAF) are available as Cloud Native Functions that integrate with Google Cloud. By moving compute, storage, and analytics closer to where data is created, service providers can deliver the enhanced speed and performance customers require, while increasing their ability to analyze, optimize and monetize 5G services for consumer and enterprise customers."
To find out more about how Sandvine works with Google Cloud to tame network application complexity to optimize QoE and to monetize services, schedule a meeting with us at the Big 5G Event or contact us here.
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Sandvine's cloud-based Application and Network Intelligence portfolio helps customers analyze, optimize, and monetize application experiences using contextual machine learning-based insights and real-time actions. Market-leading classification of more than 95% of traffic across mobile and fixed networks by user, application, device, and location significantly enhances interactions between users and applications. For more information about delivering superior quality of experience with uniquely rich, real-time data that can drive performance and revenues, visit http://www.sandvine.com or follow Sandvine on Twitter @Sandvine.
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Services for Bobby L. Hobbs, 88, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Temple Bible Church with the Rev. Charles Stoner officiating.
Burial will be held in private.
Mr. Hobbs died Thursday, May 12, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Corpus Christi to Robert and Mildred Hobbs. He graduated from Ray Miller High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at AT&T. He worked at Owens Outdoors. He married Sharon Nichols in 1983. He attended Temple Bible Church.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Hobbs.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kevin Hobbs of California and Kyle Hobbs of Houston; a daughter, Brenda Gawronski of Tyler; five stepsons, Byron Nichols, Jay Nichols, Dewey Nichols, Randy Nichols and Rusty Nichols; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Affordable Burial & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_29bee596-ee91-11ec-a181-9fae4cf60770.html | 2022-06-18T08:20:08Z |
Rock Out with the Sweet Flavors of Peanut Butter and Jam in a Cup of Coffee
IRVING, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, 7-Eleven, Inc. is taking center stage with the new Peanut Butter and JAMS Cappuccino, a delicious coffee drink that will have customers movin' and groovin' all season long. The Peanut Butter and JAMS Cappuccino is now available at participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores or via 7NOW® delivery for a limited-time-only.
School may be out, but PB&J is always in. The all-new Peanut Butter and JAMS Cappuccino combines the familiar flavors of a classic homemade PB&J sandwich. Customers will enjoy notes of deliciously nutty peanut butter and sweet jam with each sip, packed perfectly in this unique hot beverage to help fuel them for the day ahead.
The Peanut Butter and JAMS Cappuccino arrived just in time for Brainfreeze Season™ – an epic celebration rewarding 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes customers with giveaways every Friday inspired by some of their favorite things: music and fashion. From VIP tickets to meet and greets to signed merch from the hottest artists – customers can JAM out to music in a whole new way. For a chance to win, simply purchase select items through the Speedy Rewards® and 7Rewards® loyalty programs or via 7NOW delivery – including the Peanut Butter and JAMS Cappuccino and more*.
"We take summertime seriously at 7-Eleven and want our customers to feel like rockstars all season long," said 7-Eleven Proprietary Beverages Senior Product Director Jacob Barnes. "We are always looking for ways to offer stand-out beverages at a great value that add a bright spot to our customers' days. Our Peanut Butter and JAMS Cappuccino does just that – serving up a delightful combination of childhood nostalgia and adulthood necessity."
At 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes, customers can be their own barista – because customizing every cup of coffee is encouraged (and free!) at the coffee bar. Coffee drinkers can craft their perfect brew with a variety of creamers, flavored syrups and toppings that can be combined in more than 3,000 different ways to devise their one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafting the perfect cup of coffee is just as important as curating the perfect playlist, so get creative because the possibilities are practically endless.
Customers who can't seem to get enough of their favorite 7-Eleven beverages are in luck. For a limited time only at participating 7-Eleven stores, members of the 7Rewards loyalty program who purchase 6 cups of coffee, Big Gulp® or Slurpee® drinks will receive their 7th cup free**. And frozen beverage connoisseurs can stay cool with $1 small Slurpee drinks all summer long in-store at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations and via 7NOW delivery***.
The 7NOW delivery app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting 7NOW.com or 7Rewards.com.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Begins 5/25/22 at 12:00:01am CT & ends 9/6/22 at 11:00:00 pm CT. Open to legal US residents physically residing in the 50 United States or DC who are 13+ years old (minors must have parental consent to participate). Odds of winning depend on # of eligible entries. Sponsor: 7-Eleven, Inc. For full rules, free and other methods of entry, full prize details, and restrictions, see Official Rules at https://bit.ly/SZN-22.
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More than 350,000 Institute students can receive a 10% tuition grant and a seamless transfer to ACE.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of its mission to make high quality education both affordable and accessible, American College of Education (ACE) announced its partnership with The IGA Coca Cola Institute and Retail Learning Institute, an organization supported by The Coca Cola Company.
The agreement offers more than 350,000 students a 10% tuition grant toward ACE programs. Students with a certificate of completion from IGA Institute are eligible for a seamless transfer of six credits toward ACE's B.S. in Applied Management and Leadership program. Through the two benefits, continuing education is even more affordable and shortens the pathway to a degree.
"Our goal at ACE is to continuously ensure our programs are as accessible as possible, and that means working with outstanding partners like the Institute to make this happen," ACE President Shawntel Landry said. "Our work together will bring even more meaningful opportunities to those who are committed to enriching their professional skills and growing their careers."
The Institute is an educational organization that provides branded online courses to more than 10,000 grocery stores globally. This includes over 250 industry-specific courses covering onboarding, compliance, department/positions and specialty area in the food retail industry. The courses are free to IGA members and available for a membership fee to all retailers. Courses earn users certificates and badges.
Assistant Director of Strategic Partner Development Darryl Brown said, "This partnership is a great opportunity as both ACE and the Institute share a deep commitment to professional development and educational growth. We are looking forward to extending the reach of our programs to students of the Institute."
American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, 100% online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 70 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master's or bachelor's degree, along with micro-credentials and graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are leaders of a global movement to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
IGA Institute is a people development organization supported by The Coca-Cola Company. The Institute does business as the IGA Coca-Cola Institute, Retail Learning Institute, Grocery Start, and NGA Online Education Center. Since 1988 the Institute has been dedicated to serve retailers worldwide offering online food retail courses in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin. It provides a full LMS service that includes more than 600 courses that cover onboarding, compliance, department/position, and specialty areas. As an educational organization, it serves more than 15,000 retail locations with blended training programs that include a mobile app and support materials and services to the retailers. The Institute also provides retailers and associations with their own branded online corporate universities and tailored courses.
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As CMS Medicare ACO deadlines approach, CHS helps more providers achieve savings and improve care
TAMPA, Fla., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collaborative Health Systems (CHS), a management services organization, is welcoming new partners to participate in its value-based care models in 2023. Although some application deadlines have passed, Medicare providers still have until August 4, 2022, to engage CHS and join its Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and the ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) models.
For more than a decade, CHS has helped healthcare providers navigate and succeed in value-based models including MSSP, Next Generation ACO, and Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC). Last year, CHS expanded its footprint to 10 new markets and is anticipating continued growth this year, as interest in ACOs remains high. Through participation in those models, Medicare providers are encouraged to coordinate care to improve outcomes and reduce spending, which opens opportunities for increased revenue. As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to evolve its value-based care models such as the recent transition of GPDC to ACO REACH, CHS helps its partner practices navigate this ever-changing landscape.
"The transition to value-based care alters care management at a foundational level. It's important to start conversations as soon as possible, so we can guide providers through the crucial first steps to maximize impact," said Anthony Valdés, President of Collaborative Health Systems. "Our collaborative process engages providers every step of the way to simplify practice management, enabling us to drive results above industry averages year after year."
Medicare providers who partner with CHS face no upfront or monthly program fees as they transition to value-based cared models. A dedicated local CHS team works with partner providers to understand regional population health challenges and collaborates with care processes and workflow. As a result of partnering with CHS, partner providers can focus on their patients and deliver better health outcomes. Since 2012, CHS has helped partner providers reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and ER visits, while achieving more than $475 million in total savings to the Medicare program and achieving an average overall quality score of 97% in 2020.
"We believe Medicare beneficiaries can enjoy better health when they have a strong relationship with a primary care provider who has the time, information, and resources to provide high-quality care," said Michael Barrett, Vice President of Strategy and Development for Collaborative Health Systems. "Our strong results in supporting successful value-based contracting are a testament to the impact high-quality care holds for all."
For more information about Collaborative Health Systems and joining an ACO, visit www.CollaborativeHealthSystems.com.
About Collaborative Health Systems
Collaborative Health Systems (CHS) is a management services organization that partners with independent primary care physicians as they move to value-based models. Its core belief is that primary care physicians are in the best position to influence the quality and cost of healthcare. CHS provides comprehensive support for its physician partners by providing management services, risk contracting, and population health capabilities, including actionable data and other tools, to deliver care coordination and closure of gaps in care. CHS provides additional services to secure and deliver favorable value-based contracts with commercial and other health plans. CHS currently manages three Direct Contracting entities, seven MSSP ACOs, a Care Transformation Organization, and three Independent Practice Associations. CHS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives.
The statements contained in this document are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CMS. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document.
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Grid Transition At Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - A paper released today by Travis Fisher, president and CEO of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON), and Vincent Duane, a former senior vice president with PJM Interconnection and now a principal at Copper Monarch, LLC, attributed skyrocketing wholesale electricity costs in part to the design of wholesale electricity markets in place across two-thirds of the United States.
This design, which prices all electricity the same whether generated by fossil, nuclear or renewable generators, denies consumers the economic advantage of zero-marginal cost wind and solar generation.
Moreover, this market design deployed in independent system operators and regional transmission organizations may no longer meet the "just and reasonable" requirement of the Federal Power Act, the paper noted. The authors call on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to investigate.
ISO/RTOs run complex auctions resulting in a single clearing price paid to all electricity suppliers – a price established by the highest offer taken to meet demand in the market. The marginal supplier, and its offer, sets a price paid to the entire supply stack. What this means in real terms, is that consumers in many peak hours this summer are buying solar and wind electricity that costs little to produce at the price of the most expensive fossil plant operating on the margin.
"Containing electricity costs remains a top priority of ELCON, and greater scrutiny of how these wholesale markets impact the cost of electricity is a critical component of that effort," Fisher said. He noted that, more than a year ago, ELCON sent a letter to Congress urging an independent study to assess the impact on consumers of wholesale markets, especially given new developments such as wholesale market expansion, clean energy goals and electrification. To date, federal oversight and regulatory organizations such as the U.S. Government Accountability Office and FERC have sidestepped ELCON's request.
"In ISO/RTOs, paying all suppliers a single clearing price is grounded in an ideology that treats electricity as a fungible commodity notwithstanding operational and performance attributes that vary widely across generator types. This design choice results in consumers in ISO/RTO regions paying more for wind and solar electricity than they should." Duane said.
Fisher added, "when out-of-market payments to favored resources total $370 billion in a single Congressional action, as in the Inflation Reduction Act, scrutiny of market results becomes even more important. The focus now should be on the best way to mitigate the consumer impact from the kind of high-price havoc seen recently in European and Australian wholesale markets."
Electricity consumers face tremendous cost pressure as economies transition to meet decarbonization goals. As policymakers grapple with electricity affordability in the face of this systemic shock, they should examine the obscure but important rules that establish wholesale electricity prices. In this regard, the essay points to Great Britain, where both lawmakers and environmentalists have questioned whether and how to "uncouple" the price of low-cost renewable electricity from the high natural gas prices that fuel the combined or simple cycle plants of the marginal supplier.
Similarly, in the United States,"FERC and its overseers in Congress should be asking why we persist in paying a single clearing price to all electricity producers in ISO/RTOs," the paper emphasized. "Asking competitive markets to recalibrate given changed circumstances and to develop a pricing regime that is fairer to consumers and producers in ISO/RTO regions – not to mention more reflective of operational realities – is asking to improve these markets, not repudiate them." This inquiry lies at the very core of FERC's statutory duties.
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Oula's first location in Brooklyn reached full capacity within three months of opening
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oula, the first of its kind end-to-end maternity center, will open a second state-of-the-art clinic in New York City. Located at 202 Spring Street in Manhattan, Oula's new 2,300 square-foot facility will offer a range of pregnancy services, including prenatal and postpartum care as well as delivery support, provided by a team of midwives and obstetricians. Like its sister location in Brooklyn, Oula's Manhattan clinic is designed with the patient at the center, providing a warm, inclusive space for maternity care that's personalized, evidence-based, and judgment-free.
For too long, maternity care in the United States has produced poor patient experiences, poor outcomes, and high costs, with some of the highest maternal mortality, NICU, and C-section rates in the world. Compared to women in other high-income countries, women in the U.S. report the least positive experiences in healthcare and are more likely to suffer from emotional distress.
Oula's collaborative care model, which brings together doctors and midwives, is supported by extensive data. According to the World Health Organization, expanding access to midwife-led maternity care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality, lower C-section and preterm birth rates, and bring down healthcare costs. A 2014 study found that including midwives in healthcare systems could prevent more than 80% of maternal and infant deaths.
"New Yorkers expect to receive the best healthcare. Yet when it comes to pregnancy, they're forced to choose between false binaries: doctor or midwife, medicated birth or au naturale, hospital or birth center" said Adrianne Nickerson, Oula co-founder and CEO. "At Oula, we believe you shouldn't have to choose – you deserve an option that blends the best of midwifery care and obstetrics, human intuition and modern medicine."
"Too often, pregnancy is treated as a clinical condition instead of being recognized for the life event that it is," said Medical Director Dr. Ila Dayananda. "Instead of over-medicalizing birth, at Oula, we believe in combining evidence-based care with trusting our patients. That means taking the time to listen, share information, and help our patients make the choices that are right for them. Clinicians at Oula are able to spend twice as much time with patients compared to a regular obstetrician's office, and that makes a big difference."
"We need to recognize that 'alive' isn't good enough; we need a higher standard for maternity care where we recognize that the patient's experience matters just as much," added Joanne Schneider, Oula Chief Experience Officer. "We want our patients to feel supported, empowered, and cared for from the moment they make their first appointment in our patient portal all the way through the 'fourth trimester'."
Oula believes that having a great experience through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum isn't just "nice" – it's essential. As a result, easy-to-navigate digital tools make it easier for parents-to-be to make informed decisions as well as communicate with their care team between visits. Education is integrated into the patients' care, including group classes like a Birth Plan Workshop and Postpartum Office Hours. Since opening their doors in Brooklyn in 2021, Oula has earned a reputation among patients for stellar communication and great care.
"We opened our Brooklyn clinic just over a year ago, and we're proud to have reached full capacity within three months of opening our Brooklyn Heights location. We are expanding to Manhattan to be able to serve more patients, including families coming from all five boroughs and New Jersey," said Elaine Purcell, Oula co-founder and COO.
Oula is proud to accept insurance, including Medicaid, uncommon among patient-centered practices. Oula is located in Brooklyn at 109 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and in Manhattan at 202 Spring Street New York, NY 10012.
To learn more about Oula please visit www.oulahealth.com. Prospective patients can book an in-person or virtual appointment here. Link to high res imagery here.
Oula is redesigning maternity care from the ground up. Our modern maternity center combines the best of obstetrics and midwifery care to deliver a more evidence-based and personalized pregnancy experience. We accept insurance including Medicaid. From our collaborative medical team, welcoming clinic, and remote care platform, we are setting a new standard for pregnancy that unifies modern medicine and human intuition. Oula is venture backed and has raised $18.3M to-date by investors including Chelsea Clinton's fund, Metrodora. Learn more at oulahealth.com.
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First-of-its-kind metal-alloy scoring, cutting, and constraining structure (CS) device continues to elevate angioplasty treatment of chronic dialysis fistulas and grafts.
PARK CITY, Utah, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transit Scientific shares successful outcomes on multiple fistula and graft cases using its XO Score Sheath Platform along with off-the-shelf percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) balloons.
XO Score has been instrumental in significant chronic dialysis fistula and graft cases using low-pressure inflation, in some cases after high-pressure PTA treatment failed.
"A patient presented with a high-grade stenotic lesion in a brachiocephalic fistula restricting venous outflow. The lesion was resistant to initial treatment using a high-pressure PTA inflated to 40 atmospheres (ATM). The lesion was then treated with the XO Score device and followed by effacement of the stenosis with standard balloon PTA inflated to nominal pressure (9 ATM). There was no residual stenosis and the fistula was no longer pulsatile on exam." shared Dr. Jeffrey Hoggard, Interventional Nephrologist at Raleigh Access Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. "XO Score presented a great treatment option for us where high-pressure PTA failed."
Another recent case involved a PTA-resistant lesion in a brachiobasilic graft with flow-restricting outflow stenosis. The lesion failed to respond to a PTA inflated to 22 ATM. Initial treatment was followed up with XO Score over a standard off-the-shelf PTA balloon inflated to nominal pressure (12 ATM). The flow was restored and no residual stenosis or elastic recoil was present.
Angioplasty is traditionally used to dilate stenosed, or narrowed dialysis fistulas and grafts to prolong use. Fistulas and grafts with challenging calcific lesions can be especially difficult to treat and are prone to complications, such as recoil and dissection. Unsuccessful treatment and complications can lead to the early failure of fistulas and grafts.
Traditional PTA cutting, scoring, and constraining structure (CS) technologies are manufactured with metal or polymer wires, struts, blades, or grooves wrapped around, or fused to, the outside of the angioplasty balloon. These wires, struts, blades and/or grooves expand with the balloon to provide focal force in calcified, hyperplastic, and/or resistant lesions to prevent dissection, dilate resistant lesions, and/or prep the vessel for other intervention. Traditional systems are bulky, difficult to use, cost-prohibitive, and require significant inventory.
The XO Score is a thin one-piece metal alloy exoskeleton sheath with up to 22 struts/grooves that slides over off-the-shelf angioplasty balloons. When the angioplasty balloon is inflated, the struts/grooves expand with the balloon and rotate 90° to apply focal force to the vessel. When the balloon is deflated, the XO struts/grooves rotate 90° back to an atraumatic position and the XO structure assists in balloon rewrap for removal.
XO's technology can also be optimized to constrain balloons and prevent torsional and longitudinal shear during angioplasty balloon inflation.
Dr. Richard Saxon of Tri-City Medical Center in San Diego, California shared, "I recently noted impressive results
using XO Score in a critical recurrent brachiocephalic outflow stenosis and moderate central arch stenosis. The XO Score crossed both lesions without difficulty, and allowed for a 5mm and 6mm PTA to be used for effective lesion dilatation with no evidence of post-treatment recoil." Dr. Saxon added, "XO Score introduces a new treatment option to help restore and maintain patency in arteriovenous fistulas and grafts in hemodialysis patients."
The XO Score system is FDA and CE-Mark cleared to dilate stenotic material in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistula.
Transit Scientific is a private company that designs, develops, and commercializes medical devices including the FDA-cleared and CE Mark-cleared XO Score® and XO Cross® platforms plus the XO Cath Interventional Oncology and XO CS Coronary System under development. Transit Scientific has 20+ combined issued and pending U.S. and global patents. www.XOScore.com
Transit Scientific Media contact: Kelly Himle (414) 736-1654, info@XOScore.com.
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Genie's Leadership in the Aerials Industry, Combined with Acculon's Considerable Experience with Battery Technologies, Will Help Accelerate the Move Toward Cleaner, Greener, Electric Jobsites
BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genie and Terex Corporation are excited to announce that Terex is making a Series A investment in Acculon Energy, a Columbus, Ohio-based engineering and connectivity company focused on developing the next generation of electrification solutions for non-automotive equipment applications.
Since its founding more than 55 years ago, Genie, which is owned by Terex, has been a leader in developing, growing and evolving the aerials industry. Acculon, through its founders, has 13 years of experience operating at the forefront of advanced battery technology solutions. By partnering with Acculon, Genie is reinforcing its role as a leader in the electrification of the industry — now and into the future.
"For decades, Genie has been a leader in developing and refining industry-specific technologies to electrify aerial equipment. Now, as the global construction industry gears up to get to the next level of emissions reduction, Genie is excited to be teaming with Acculon," said Simon Meester, Genie President. "Together, we will continue leading the charge toward a greener and cleaner future, while maintaining the focus on the quality, reliability and performance for which Genie is known."
Acculon's team has significant experience not only in the research and development of advanced battery technologies, but in artificial intelligence and cloud-connected products as well. The company also has important capabilities in certifying battery-enabled systems. This partnership with Genie and Acculon will build on Genie's position as an industry leader in the electrification of the aerials industry, accelerating the progress on current and future development projects.
"We are excited to partner with Genie and Terex, whose names are synonymous with quality and safety. Our partnership will accelerate the delivery of next-generation electrification solutions for Genie equipment and the people who count on that equipment every day," said Acculon's President Andrew Thomas.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information based on the current expectations of Terex Corporation. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Terex, include those factors that are more specifically set forth in the public filings of Terex with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual events or the actual future results of Terex may differ materially from any forward-looking statement due to those and other risks, uncertainties and significant factors. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Terex expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement included in this press release to reflect any changes in expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
About Genie
Since 1966, Genie has been the leading name in the aerials industry. With offices, team members and manufacturing facilities around the globe, Genie lifts and telehandlers can be found enhancing safety and improving productivity on jobsites worldwide. Genie's ongoing leadership in aerial lifts and material handlers is built on our ability to consistently deliver superior quality for our customers. At Genie, we achieve this quality not by chance, but by design. For more information on Genie products and services, visit www.genielift.com.
About Acculon Energy
Acculon Energy is a Columbus, Ohio, systems engineering firm specializing in energy storage and cloud-connected solutions. The company leverages its expertise and experience in energy storage, artificial intelligence, and Internet-of-Things to accelerate and de-risk the transition to next-generation electrification solutions. Acculon is uniquely prepared to design, prototype, and provide commercialization services that enable OEM customer programs to go further, faster, and safer. For more information, please visit the Acculon website at www.acculonenergy.com.
About Terex
Terex is a global manufacturer of materials processing machinery and aerial work platforms. We design, build and support products used in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, energy, recycling, minerals and materials management applications. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their environmental impact including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia and sold worldwide. We engage with customers through all stages of the product life cycle, from initial specification and financing to parts and service support.
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- PEI supports BiondVax's plan for first-in-human clinical trial to be conducted in patients as a combined Phase 1/2a, testing both safety and efficacy, thereby shortening BiondVax's clinical development timelines for its first NanoAb product, a COVID-19 therapeutic;
- PEI is a part of the German national medicines agency; its experts are also involved in European Medicines Agency (EMA) committees. As PEI Scientific Advice is generally considered a first key step towards regulatory approval, the encouraging feedback is an important milestone towards BiondVax's successful development of the COVID-19 NanoAb;
- Based on PEI's feedback and following proof-of-concept animal studies anticipated later this year to demonstrate efficacy via the inhalation route of administration, BiondVax plans to initiate a first-in-human Phase 1/2a clinical trial in 2023.
JERUSALEM, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: BVXV), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing a pipeline of innovative NanoAbs for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases and other illnesses, today announced receipt of supportive minutes of its recent Scientific Advice meeting with the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) in Germany. The Scientific Advice addressed preclinical, clinical, and manufacturing development plans for the COVID-19 NanoAb therapy that BiondVax is developing based on an exclusive license from Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH and an accompanying research collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and University Medical Center Göttingen.
PEI Scientific Advice is generally considered a first key step towards regulatory approval. It also informs Germany's pharmaceutical regulatory authority of new pharmaceutical product developments. While alignment with PEI advice is not a guarantee for marketing approval, it provides important advice regarding the scientific and regulatory principles for development of the COVID-19 NanoAb. Therefore, a company's alignment with PEI advice is widely considered a key drug development milestone.
The Scientific Advice Meeting minutes sent by PEI state, "Generally, the PEI concurs with the proposed proof-of-concept study...and the overall nonclinical strategy that are required to support further clinical development as well as potential regulatory approval." Notably, PEI indicated support for conducting a combined Phase 1/2a first-in-human clinical trial that would include patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection. This would allow BiondVax to assess safety and efficacy in a single trial rather than the typical two trials, and therefore significantly accelerate its development timeline. This combined Phase 1/2a trial would follow preclinical proof-of-concept and toxicology, with a target start date in 2023.
Dr. Tamar Ben-Yedidia, BiondVax's Chief Scientific Officer, who oversees BiondVax's clinical development commented, "We thank the experts at the Paul Ehrlich Institute for their helpful and informative advice. BiondVax intends to align our development plans to PEI's advice, and I am pleased we have a clear path through preclinical and into clinical testing of the COVID-19 NanoAb therapy. As COVID–19 is expected to continue circulating for many years, its high infectivity rate poses a real challenge to vaccination campaigns due to the high costs to health care systems combined with the observed continuously declining immunity. Having a safe and effective therapeutic product, which is also convenient to use, since it may be self-administered directly to the infection site via inhalation, would offer tremendous value both for patients and to our health care systems."
BiondVax's COVID-19 NanoAb is being developed as a patient friendly primary care product that may be self-administered through inhalation directly to the site of infection. Other valuable competitive advantages over existing therapies, demonstrated to-date in lab tests, include stability at higher temperatures, superior binding affinity, and more efficient production. With the expectation that COVID-19 will continue to circulate while public interest in repetitive vaccinations wanes, the Company believes that these attributes position a successfully developed product to capture significant market share.
About BiondVax
BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: BVXV) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative products for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases and other illnesses. Since its inception, the company has executed eight clinical trials including a seven country, 12,400 participant Phase 3 trial of its vaccine candidate and has built a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for biopharmaceutical products. With highly experienced pharmaceutical industry leadership, BiondVax is aiming to develop a pipeline of diversified and commercially viable products and platforms beginning with an innovative nanosized antibody (NanoAb) pipeline. www.biondvax.com.
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Company: Joshua E. Phillipson | +972 8 930 2529 | j.phillipson@biondvax.com
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Did you lose money on investments in Tupperware Brands? If so, please visit Tupperware Brands Corporation Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Tupperware Brands Corporation ("Tupperware" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUP) between November 3, 2021 and May 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Tupperware operates as a consumer products company worldwide. The Company manufactures, markets, and sells design-centric preparation, storage, and serving solutions for the kitchen and home, as well as a line of cookware, knives, microwave products, microfiber textiles, water-filtration related items, and an array of products for on-the-go consumers under the Tupperware brand name.
Plaintiff alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants allegedly made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; and (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition.
On May 4, 2022, Tupperware announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, Tupperware reported adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations and net sales that fell well short of consensus estimates, withdrew its full year 2022 guidance, and named a new Chief Financial Officer. The Company attributed the poor performance to the conflict in Russia and Ukraine. However, when pressed by analysts on a conference call, the Company acknowledged that Russia and Ukraine only accounted for 2% of its revenue.
On this news, the Company's stock price fell $5.76 per share, or over 32%, to close at $12.15 per share on May 4, 2022.
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ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INROADS recently named Niki Allen, an executive for The Boeing Company and INROADS graduate, as the latest member of its National Board of Directors.
Allen is an accomplished technology professional with more than 20 years of extensive experience in digital transformation in the aerospace, defense, and retail sectors. Technology strategy, architectural design, data analytics, large-scale technology implementation, IT operations, and cybersecurity are all areas of expertise for her.
As an undergraduate intern, Allen's time in the INROADS program served as excellent preparation for her current position leading the delivery of technology infrastructure, operations, cloud computing, and workplace solutions to more than 140,000 people across 65 countries, at one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies.
"I'm proud to be an INROADS alumna and I am honored to give back to the organization as a member of the National Board of Directors," said Allen, Boeing's Chief Information Technology & Operations Officer and Vice President of Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations.
Niki Allen is a huge advocate for INROADS because she sees the exponential impact they make on the lives of everyone they serve. Shown through experience, the effect of INROADS goes well beyond the talented young men and women who participate in them. It extends throughout their families, organizations, and communities.
"We should not pick and choose when best to promote and champion diversity because by then it is too late," she said. "It must be an essential part of our societal and organizational fabric ... an imperative that we simply cannot live without."
In 2021, Blacks in Technology Inc. recognized Allen's contributions and outreach in STEM by including her on their Top 100 in Technology list. She continues to remain a diversity advocate and currently serves as the Executive Sponsor for the Boeing Women in Leadership Program and the Boeing Potomac Region Diversity Council.
"Mrs. Allen is a testament to the impact of the INROADS program," said Forest T. Harper, Jr., President and CEO, INROADS. "Her contributions to the National Board will be immeasurable in our growth and continuing success in cultivating the next generation of leaders."
About INROADS
Founded in 1970, INROADS delivers innovative programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate, and elevate the development of underrepresented talent throughout their careers. Through this development, students become equipped for corporate and community leadership that affects community renewal, social change and elevates economic status and quality of life. INROADS has more than 30,000 alumni, over 900 interns and serves 4,000+ students and 200 corporate clients. Learn more at INROADS.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn: @INROADSInc.
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Brittney Griner detained in Russia as Mercury opens season
PHOENIX (AP) — The purple-and-orange throng snaked its way through the maze of barricades that fill downtown Phoenix these days, excitement growing with each step toward the Footprint Center.
Their voices, no longer drowned out by traffic and tractors, created the type of palpable buzz inside the arena that only a season opener can generate.
Underneath flowed a current of fear and sorrow for the one person missing.
Brittney Griner, a seven-time All-Star and key cog in two trips to the WNBA Finals, was not with the Phoenix Mercury for their opener against the Las Vegas Aces Friday night. As the Mercury and the rest of the WNBA moved forward into the season, Griner nears the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, with no timetable for her release.
“It’s horrible what happened to her, knowing as well as some of us fans have gotten to know her,” said MJ Hill, a Mercury season-ticket holder since the WNBA’s first season in 1997 who wore a “Free BG” t-shirt. “She’s a kind and gentle person, and it’s horrible to think about where she is and what she’s going through.”
Griner was detained Feb. 17 after authorities at the Moscow airport said they found vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The Biden administration determined Griner is being wrongfully detained. A hearing in a Russian court is set for May 19.
The WNBA and and U.S. officials have worked toward Griner’s release, but have yet to make any headway with the Russian government.
“There is not a day that goes by that I’m not working on this in some way, talking with a variety of folks at the U.S. government, her agent, family, others who are experts in this area who can help us navigate a very complex and quite frankly, like I said at our draft, unimaginable situation,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in Seattle.
The WNBA and Mercury were at first reticent to say anything in fear of exacerbating Griner’s situation, but have become more vocal as her detention has spanned longer. Several players have spoken out about Griner’s detention, including Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart, who has tweeted daily about her.
“BG is on my mind every day,” Stewart said before the Storm’s game against the Minnesota Lynx Friday night. “You have these moments where you just can’t believe that she’s still in Russia wrongfully detained. Hoping we get her home. The WNBA isn’t the WNBA without BG.”
The WNBA is acknowledging Griner this season with a floor decal with “BG” and her No. 42 in all 12 arenas across the league as she continues to be detained.
Washington placed its decal on the blue sideline between the benches at the Mystics’ arena in the nation’s capital, placed next to a “Black Lives Matter” decal. Some Indiana Fever substitutes would sit on the ground near the “BG42″ while waiting for a break in the action so they could enter the game.
“We all have concern for the situation, something that normally would be handled a lot quicker,” Washington coach Mike Thibault said. “(It) certainly hasn’t been and I think everybody sees what’s happening. She’s in everybody’s thoughts.”
Mercury players wore black t-shirts with “We Are BG” in white letters during warmups and introductions. Guard Sophie Cunningham addressed the crowd before the game against Las Vegas.
“We’re still hopeful she’ll be back with us soon, but until then we’ll be kicking butt and winning games,” she said.
Griner’s absence seemed to take a toll on the Mercury once the game started, both emotionally and on the floor. Phoenix, which was missing two other key players to injuries, fell into a big early hole and lost 106-88.
“In the first half, we didn’t give a lot of resistance,” Mercury guard Skylar Diggins-Smith said. “We know we’ve got to get better. That’s the first time all of us out there. They were more physical, they got to their spots, shared the basketball and we were lacking on both sides of the floor”
Chicago Sky season-ticket holder Montie Apostolos wore a white hoodie Friday night with “Free Britney Griner Now!” in front and “WOMENHOOPTOO MOVEMENT” in back. She also had a sign with “Free BG#42″ with a ball going through the net.
“I’m concerned about her emotional well being,” said Apostolos, whose niece, Jewell Loyd, plays for the Seattle Storm. “I want her to know that we love her and that we’re pushing everyday as far as we can to make sure — keeping it out there, keeping it in front, that they still know — and hopefully, she’ll get the word. And hopefully, she’s gonna be freed.”
A 6-foot-9 center, Griner and WNBA career scoring leader Diana Taurasi have been the key players for a Mercury franchise that won the 2014 WNBA title and reached the final last season, losing to the Chicago Sky.
Griner is a six-time All-Star, won consecutive WNBA Defensive Player of the Year awards in 2014-15 and is the most prolific dunker in WNBA history. A two-time gold medalist, she had one of the best seasons of her nine-year WNBA career in 2021, leading the WNBA in blocked shots while finishing second in scoring and sixth in rebounding.
Griner again was expected to play a key role for the Mercury this season after the team bolstered its roster with the additions of Tina Charles and Diamond DeShields.
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AP sports writers Howard Fendrich in Washington, D.C., Tim Booth in Seattle and Andrew Seligman in Chicago contributed to this report.
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BOSTON and MANNHEIM, Germany, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- smartShift, the global leader in Intelligent Automation for SAP transformations, today announced the formation of their new Customer Advisory Council.
smartShift Customer Advisory Council brings together thought leaders with common interests, concerns, and enthusiasm to solve complex problems related to custom SAP applications in innovative ways. smartShift customers like Boehringer Ingelheim, BMW, EDEKA, JBS, Logista, Procter & Gamble, ZF, and others will provide feedback and guidance on smartShift solutions and to help to define our future roadmap to address SAP Clean Core and Application Modernization needs.
Derek Oats, smartShift CEO, says: "Feedback from our customers has always been one of the key drivers for smartShift innovations and has helped us to become the global leader in Intelligent Automation for SAP transformations. We are looking forward to engaging with many of our prestigious customers on a regular basis, receiving their input on the solutions we offer, and creating technology to solve key industry challenges.
"The first session was very engaging. We discussed how organizations use or think about automation for their S/4HANA conversions," says Arndt Hoffmann, Chief Strategist at smartShift. 'It was great to see market leaders coming together, sharing insights and strategies from their journeys of running mission-critical SAP systems. Our thought leadership forum is looking forward to engaging in hot topics like Clean Core, Embedded Steampunk, BTP, etc., in the upcoming sessions".
smartShift Intelligent Automation® is trusted by global brands to drive innovation. We help customers accelerate the transformation of their SAP systems to next-generation cloud computing environments. Our solutions have delivered thousands of application modernization initiatives, analyzing and converting over 2.5 billion lines of code, eliminating risk, and freeing up strategic resources to focus on growth.
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NORWALK, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today announced that Chief Financial Officer David Goulden will be speaking at the 50th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 25th at 1:50 pm ET. A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at http://ir.bookingholdings.com. A replay will be available for 30 days.
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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STOCKHOLM, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry first, Electrolux is launching a new `Appliance-as-a-Service' program for landlords and has signed one of Sweden's largest landlords, SKB, as the first customer. Electrolux is committed to contributing to the circular economy by integrating a circular approach into home appliance products and solutions and this is the latest example.
An appliance breaking down and needing repair or replacement can cause hassle and difficulties for a landlord, and may mean that a tenant is unable to cook, clean their clothes or dishes, whilst the landlord sources a repair or replacement. And right now, 68% of Swedish landlords* also throw out products unnecessarily, adding to environmental impact.
With this new subscription-based business model, SKB (Stockholms Kooperativa Bostadsförening) pays a monthly fee for which Electrolux installs, cares for and repairs the products, prolonging the appliance life length and reducing the carbon footprint per building. When an appliance replacement is needed, Electrolux will also oversee refurbishment as well as product recycling. The program is available to all developers and landlords; private, municipal, cooperative and also new building projects, student homes, holiday parks among others.
"Our new Appliance-as-a-Service program is an innovative and sustainable business model that contributes to a more circular economy. It means landlords and tenants can reduce their environmental impact, while we also make everyday life easier for them. We look forward to developing this service across other markets," said Stefan Borgquist, Senior Category Manager Product as a Service in BA Europe, Electrolux.
Electrolux has ambitious sustainability goals and the sustainability framework, For the Better 2030, defines how Electrolux works to achieve a Better Company, Better Solutions and Better Living. The Appliance-as-a-Service program for landlords is an example of a 'Better Solution' that promotes the circular economy and enables consumers to live more sustainably.
"At Electrolux we aim to lead in circular solutions where it matters. This new business model for landlords is a way for us to take the responsibility to optimise the appliance lifetime, making it sustainably better for us, our customers and the planet," said Peter Spencer, VP Consumer Direct Interaction BA Europe, Electrolux.
The program will be rolled out across additional markets later this year, starting in Europe.
*Vinnova joint research project in Sweden, where three landlords and Electrolux has interviewed the 24 largest social landlords ("Vitvarubaserade funktionstjänster för bostadsbolag", 2019).
For further information, please contact Electrolux Press Hotline, +46 8 657 65 07.
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Helicopter co., Kansas college settle $7.5 million lawsuit with VA
Whistleblower to receive $1.125 million payout
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Helicopter company and community college in Kansas will pay a combined $7.5 million to settle a suit with the VA after it was found rules of the Post-9/11 GI Bill program were broken. The veteran whistleblower who brought the issue to federal attention will also receive $1.125 million of that.
The U.S. Department of Justice says on Monday, Aug. 15, that Universal Helicopters Inc., a private helicopter flight instructor training company, and Dodge City Community College agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act when they made false statements to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs about a helicopter flight instructor training program jointly run by the pair.
The DOJ noted that the VA provided financial aid as part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to veterans who took the program. However, the U.S. alleged that from 2013 to 2018, the pair made or caused false statements to the VA regarding enrollment in the program in order to gain VA funding. UHI has agreed to pay $7 million while DCCC agreed to pay $500,000 to settle the allegations.
“The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides significant educational opportunities to our nation’s veterans,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “The department will continue to help safeguard the integrity of VA programs intended for the advancement and benefit of veterans.”
As part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill program, the Department indicated that the VA provides tuition and fee payments directly to qualifying schools on behalf of eligible veterans or dependants. To qualify for the program, among other things, a school is required to certify to the VA that no more than 85% of students in any particular course receive VA benefits.
This requirement, commonly referred to as the 85/15 Rule, is meant to prevent abuse of the program’s funding by ensuring the VA pays fair market value for tuition rates since at least 15% of the enrolled students would be paying the same rate with non-VA funds, according to the DOJ.
“One of the ways the U.S. government demonstrates gratitude to our veterans is by creating programs intended to create easier paths to accessing higher education,” said U.S. Attorney Duston Slinkard for the District of Kansas. “It’s disheartening that any institution of higher learning would submit inaccurate information in order to improperly receive funds designed to benefit those who serve our nation.”
To decide whether a school is in compliance with the 85/15 rule, the DOJ said full-time non-VA-supported students enrolled in a particular course are compared to the number of full-time veteran students enrolled in the same course. It said a separate ratio must be computed for each course.
“This case demonstrates the VA Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) commitment to aggressively pursue schools who target veterans’ education benefits,” said Special Agent in Charge Rebeccalynn Staples of the VA OIG’s Western Field Office. “The VA OIG will continue to work with its law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of VA’s education benefits program and urges anyone with knowledge of possible fraud against VA to contact the OIG’s hotline at 1-800-488-8244.”
The DOJ noted that the settlements resolve the allegations that UHI and DCCC falsely certified compliance with the 85/15 rule when the flight instructor program included certain expensive classes that were taken almost exclusively by veterans.
“The alleged violations occurred prior to the current college administration and current helicopter provider. DC3 severed all ties to UHI between late 2018 and early 2019. In addition, all DC3 employees who were affiliated with the program during the time the alleged violations occurred are no longer employed by the college,” said Dodge City Community College in a statement. “DC3 would like to acknowledge the VA, the DOJ, and their respective staffs for their professionalism, dedication and assistance throughout this process. The college is also grateful to Provost Dr. Adam John, President Dr. Harold Nolte, the DC3 Board of Trustees led by Chairman Gary Harshberger, and the rest of the DC3 staff and administration for working so tirelessly to provide transparency, to decrease debt, and to rebuild the helicopter program. Since the establishment of the partnership with Quantum Helicopters and the implementation of the recommended changes from the VA, the DC3 helicopter program has steadily improved since 2019, and it now has approximately 70 students enrolled.”
In addition to the settlement, the Dept. indicated that in the DCCC settlement, the U.S. alleged that to reach the required threshold, it counted part-time students enrolled in only one online class per semester as full-time students - which violates the VA rules.
The Department said the civil settlements also include the resulting of claims brought under whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act by William Rowe - a veteran and former student in the flight program. Under those provisions, it said a private party can file an action on behalf of the U.S. and receive part of any recovery - in this case, Rowe will receive $1.125 million as his share.
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Cloud-Based, Collaborative Solution Allows Real-Time Management of Clinical Trial Content by Sponsors, CROs and Sites
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anju today announced the introduction of eTMF Master, a new cloud-based electronic trial master file software product. The solution facilitates collaboration between sponsors, CROs and sites to efficiently and securely manage clinical trial content in a regulatory-compliant environment.
eTMF Master allows faster compilation of clinical trial-sourced digital documents and images to meet increasing regulatory requirements and deadlines for agency inspections, sponsor audits and internal audits. The system supports the standard Trial Master File (TMF) Reference Model for defining clinical trial master file records. Built on Anju's enterprise content management technology, eTMF Master provides powerful search and workflow capabilities and support for planned integrations with Anju and third-party eClinical systems.
"With clinical studies becoming more complex and stakeholders responsible for tracking and reporting rapidly multiplying trial-related content, the industry is asking for more efficient regulatory-compliant processes to create and manage essential trial content," said Debashish Niyogi, Ph.D., Anju's Director of Product Management-eTMF. "As the latest addition to our eClinical suite, we designed eTMF Master so sponsors, CROs and sites working on a clinical trial anywhere in the world can collaborate with each other and quickly collect and manage all their content in one system to help ensure that no information about that trial is ever missing."
eTMF Master provides organizations with reduced business risk, enhanced artifact quality, and decreased auditing and reporting costs all while improving team communication and productivity. Access controls, data integrity and regulatory compliance features ensure that the electronic master file is always audit-ready, while artifact quality is improved through defined workflows and automated quality control processes. Anju's eTMF reduces costs often found with manual paper-based and legacy clinical trial record-keeping systems by providing rapid implementation and configuration, actionable insights, and flexible search capabilities.
Visit the Anju website to learn more about Anju's eTMF Master, download the FAQ, or schedule a product demo.
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BEIJING (AP) — Diners returned to restaurants in most of Beijing for the first time in more than a month Monday as authorities further eased pandemic-related restrictions after largely eradicating a small COVID-19 outbreak in the capital under China’s strict “zero-COVID” approach.
Zhang Suyan said she called her friends and said “let’s make a reservation” as soon as she heard that restaurants were opening again.
“We don’t have such an atmosphere or feeling at home,” she said as she and two friends polished off bowls of spicy fried crayfish, a popular summertime meal.
Museums, cinemas and gyms were allowed to operate at up to 75% of capacity and delivery drivers could once again bring packages to a customer’s door, rather than leave them to be picked up at the entrances to apartment compounds.
The return to near-normal applied everywhere in Beijing except for one district and part of another, where the outbreak lingered. Schools, which partially reopened earlier, will fully do so on June 13, followed by kindergartens on June 20.
Authorities had conducted multiple rounds of mass testing and locked down buildings and complexes whenever infections were discovered to stamp out an outbreak that infected about 1,800 people over six weeks in a city of 22 million. The number of new cases dropped to six on Sunday.
The ruling Communist Party remains wedded to a “zero-COVID” strategy that exacts an economic cost and inconveniences millions of people, even as many other countries adopt a more relaxed approach as vaccination rates rise and treatments become more widely available.
Chen Feng, the manager of the crayfish restaurant, said sales dropped 70% when Beijing eateries were restricted to takeout and delivery. Customers started lining up late Sunday night, and he and his colleagues served 350 people between midnight and 2 a.m.
In Shanghai, a population of 25 million people endured a citywide lockdown that kept most confined to their apartments or neighborhoods for two months. The city reopened last week, but restaurants remain closed except for delivery and takeout. One neighborhood conducted more mass testing on Monday after finding new cases in a residential compound, which is now locked down for 14 days.
In both Beijing and Shanghai, anyone entering the subway or an office building, shopping mall or other public place must show a negative test result within the past 72 hours. People lined up at testing stations that have been set up around the cities to meet the requirement.
All ferries in Shanghai, which is bisected by the Huangpu river, resumed normal operation on Monday. But organizers postponed the Shanghai International Film Festival, which was scheduled to be held this month, until next year.
Elsewhere, the government responded to outbreaks in China’s Inner Mongolia region, where 39 new cases were recorded on Sunday, and in the northeast city of Dandong, which has had about 130 cases in the past two weeks. Dandong is on the border with North Korea, which acknowledged an outbreak for the first time last month.
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Associated Press video producer Olivia Zhang contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/beijing-reopens-restaurants-as-new-covid-19-cases-drop/ | 2022-06-07T02:46:40Z |
KYIV, Ukraine — The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general says the level of safety at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, currently under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a “red light blinking” as his organization tries in vain to get access for work including repairs.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Rafael Grossi said that the IAEA needs access to the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine so its inspectors can, among other things, reestablish connections with the Vienna-based headquarters of the U.N. agency. And for that, both Russia and Ukraine need to help.
The plant requires repairs, “and all of this is not happening. So the situation as I have described it, and I would repeat it today, is not sustainable as it is,” Grossi said. “So this is a pending issue. This is a red light blinking.”
He spoke in an interview Wednesday, a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the issue.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— Russia says it’s cutting gas to 2 EU nations in war escalation
— European nations accuse Russia of natural gas ‘blackmail’
— The AP Interview: UN nuclear chief wants Ukraine plant access
— DJI halts Russia, Ukraine businessto prevent drone misuse
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin says that Russia may halt gas supplies to other European customers following a cutoff to Poland and Bulgaria if they also refuse to switch to payment in rubles.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, argued that the Russian demand to switch to rubles in payments for gas resulted from the Western action to freeze Russian hard currency assets. He said those were effectively “stolen” by the West in an “unprecedented unfriendly action.”
Speaking in a conference call Wednesday with reporters, Peskov warned that other European customers may see the taps turned off if they refuse to pay for gas in rubles by the time payment is due. Peskov argued that refusing to switch to rubles reflects a Western desire to “punish Russia at any cost to the detriment of their own consumers, taxpayers and producers.”
He rejected the EU’s description of the Russian move to halt supplies to Bulgaria and Poland starting Wednesday as blackmail, insisting that “Russia has remained a reliable supplier of energy resources” and stuck to its contractual obligations.
Peskov argued that the demand for payment in rubles is purely technical and doesn’t change price or other contract conditions for consumers.
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BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia says that the Russian cutoff of gas supplies to Bulgaria does not affect the Balkan country.
Serbia receives some 6 million cubic meters of Russian gas daily via neighboring Bulgaria. Energy Minister Zorana Mihailovic in a statement on Wednesday that supplies have not been halted.
Mihailovic said authorities nonetheless were looking into backup options in case the situation becomes more complicated.
Serbia depends heavily on Russian gas and the country’s main oil monopoly is owned by the Russian giant Gazprom. The country has refused to join sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Mihailovic added that the Serbian government is already preparing plans for next winter. She said that “we have to secure energy stability in any possible way because at this moment it is every state for itself.”
Serbia sold 51% of the Serbia Oil Industry company to Gazprom in 2008.
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STOCKHOLM — The head of Sweden’s domestic security agency says Russia has a “limited time window” to influence the Scandinavian country’s position on whether to join NATO and attempt to take advantage of it.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to growing support in Sweden and eastern neighbor Finland, which has a long land border with Russia, for joining NATO.
Newspapers in both countries reported this week that the Swedish and Finnish governments have agreed to submit NATO applications at the same time and that they will do so in mid-May.
The head of Swedish security agency SAPO, Charlotte von Essen, said Wednesday that Russian influence on the debate in Sweden “could happen in many different arenas at the same time to influence the media, public opinion and decision-makers.” She spoke during a meeting with her Finnish and Norwegian counterparts.
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BERLIN — Climate activists have tried to shut down several oil pipelines in Germany to protest the use of fossil fuels and the war in Ukraine.
German news agency dpa quoted regional police on Wednesday confirming that a woman and a man had chained or glued themselves to a facility in Schwedt, northeast of Berlin.
The group Last Generation, which has staged highway blockades and other protests in recent months, also said its members entered a pipeline facility south of Cologne. Security staff prevented activists from disrupting a third facility in Breydin, also northeast of Berlin, dpa reported.
The group posted pictures showing activists placing sunflowers — a symbol of support for Ukraine — on the shutoff valves at two facilities. It was unclear whether any oil flows had actually been stopped.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian Premier League soccer season has been officially declared over following the Russian invasion.
The league said after a video conference with clubs Tuesday that the standings as of Feb. 24, when the Russian invasion began and games were suspended, will be declared final “because the championship cannot be played to completion.” Shakhtar Donetsk was the leader at that time but the league said no official award would be made.
The standings could potentially determine qualification for European competitions next season if Ukrainian clubs are deemed able to take part. The league’s decision must be approved by the Ukrainian Football Association.
Of the 16 top-flight teams, FC Mariupol’s home stadium is now in territory under Russian control and the stadium of Desna Chernihiv was wrecked by bombardments that collapsed part of a stand and left a deep crater in the field.
Ukraine’s two biggest teams, Shakhtar and Dynamo Kyiv, are each touring Europe to play a series of charity games against clubs from around the continent and raise funds for people affected by the war.
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BERLIN — Germany’s influential ADAC auto club is calling on its 21 million members to help reduce the country’s oil imports from Russia by driving less and taking their foot off the gas where possible.
In an open letter posted on its website Wednesday, the club’s leadership said driving more slowly and anticipating stops were among the ways drivers could reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%.
They also urged drivers to consider whether they really need to take the car or could switch to walking, cycling or public transport instead.
The German government says it wants to wean the country off Russian oil imports by the end of the year.
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BERLIN — Chemicals maker BASF says it will wind down most of its business in Russia and Belarus by the beginning of July.
The Ludwigshafen, Germany-based company said Wednesday that it “has not conducted new business” in the two countries in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has now decided to exit most of its existing activities there.
It said that it is exempting business to support food production “as the war risks triggering a global food crisis.”
BASF said it currently has 684 employees in Russia and Belarus and plans to “continue its support” for them until the end of this year. It said the two countries accounted for about 1% of its total sales last year.
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WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s prime minister has lashed out at Russia for trying to “blackmail” his country with an abrupt cutoff of gas supplies. He says he believes the move was revenge for new sanctions that Warsaw imposed this week against Russia.
The sanctions announced Tuesday targeted 50 Russian oligarchs and companies, including Gazprom. Hours later Poland said it had received notice that Gazprom was cutting off supplies to Poland for failing to comply with new demands to pay in Russian rubles.
Speaking to the Polish parliament, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki vowed that Poland would not be cowed by the gas cutoff. He said Poland was safe thanks to years of efforts aimed at securing gas from other countries.
Lawmakers stood and applauded when he said that Russia’s “gas blackmail” would have no effect on his country.
Russian made up some 45% of Poland’s overall gas usage until the cutoff. But Poland is far more reliant on coal to heat homes and fuel industry, with gas accounting for only 9% of the country’s overall energy mix.
Russian supplies were also due to end later this year in any case. Poland has made plans to get its supplies from other countries, including Norway. A new pipeline, “Baltic Pipe,” is due to become operational in the fall.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s foreign minister says his country’s supply of Russian natural gas is unaffected by the decision of Russia’s Gazprom to cut supplies to Poland and Bulgaria.
Peter Szijjarto said in a video on Facebook Wednesday that “the news that Gazprom’s deliveries to Bulgaria have stopped may be worrying,” but the transit of Russian gas to Hungary via Bulgaria would continue.
He said: “I would like to reassure everybody that the non-delivery of gas to Bulgaria does not mean the stop of transit through Bulgaria.”
Gazprom said it would suspend gas deliveries to Bulgaria and Poland beginning on Wednesday after those countries refused to comply with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand that European countries pay for gas in rubles.
Szijjarto said Hungary receives around 3.5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas per year via a pipeline that passes through Turkey, Bulgaria and Serbia. He added that supply was assured after Hungary reached an agreement with Russia whereby gas payments would be made to Gazprombank in euros and then converted into rubles.
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LONDON — Britain’s top diplomat says the West should send planes to Ukraine to bolster its fight against Russian invasion.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says “the fate of Ukraine remains in the balance,” and is calling for Western nations to increase military support to Kyiv.
In a speech in London on Wednesday, Truss will say: “Heavy weapons, tanks, aeroplanes – digging deep into our inventories, ramping up production.”
She says that “if Putin succeeds there will be untold further misery across Europe and terrible consequences across the globe. We would never feel safe again. So we must be prepared for the long haul and double down on our support for Ukraine.”
Truss is also calling for tougher economic sanctions on Russia, saying the West must cut off Russian oil and gas imports “once and for all.”
Extracts of the speech were released in advance by the Foreign Office.
NATO nations have supplied Ukraine with military gear including missiles and armored vehicles, but have been reluctant to send fighter planes out of concern about escalating the conflict.
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MOSCOW — The Russian military says it has struck a batch of Western weapons delivered to Ukraine.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Wednesday that sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles hit the weapons stored on the grounds of an aluminum plant in Zaporizhzhia. He said the batch of weapons contained equipment from the U.S. and European countries.
Konashenkov also said that the Russian warplanes struck 59 Ukrainian targets, including areas of concentrations of troops and equipment. He said Russian artillery hit 573 Ukrainian targets.
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BRUSSELS — European Union officials are holding emergency gas talks following Russia’s decision to abruptly turn off supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, according to the bloc’s top official.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the announcement by Gazprom “is yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail.”
Von der Leyen lashed out at what she described as an “unjustified and unacceptable” move underlining “the unreliability of Russia as a gas supplier.” Von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive branch, said a meeting of the gas coordination group was underway, adding that the region’s 27 countries are prepared to weather Russia’s cutoffs.
“Member States have put in place contingency plans for just such a scenario and we worked with them in coordination and solidarity,” she said. “We are mapping out our coordinated EU response. We will also continue working with international partners to secure alternative flows.”
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LONDON — British military authorities say Ukraine retains control of a majority of the country’s airspace as Russia has failed to destroy Ukraine’s air force or suppress its air defenses.
The U.K. Ministry of Defense, in an intelligence update released Wednesday morning, says Russian air activity is focused on supporting ground forces in southern and eastern Ukraine.
The ministry says Russian air forces have “very limited” access to northern and western Ukraine, limiting them to long-range attacks with missiles and other “stand-off” weapons.
The ministry also says that the majority of air strikes on the southern city of Mariupol are probably being conducted with unguided bombs, which are difficult to target and increase civilian casualties.
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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Energy Minister Alexander Nikolov said Wednesday that Bulgaria can meet the needs of users for at least one month, after the country was given a one-day notice by Russia’s Gazprom that its gas supplies would be discontinued.
He said that gas is still flowing as he spoke.
“Alternative supplies are available, and Bulgaria hopes that alternative routes and supplies will also be secured at EU level,” Nikolov said referring to an EU expert meeting due later Wednesday to plan the next steps. He added that Poland and Lithuania are in the same situation as Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian side has fully met its obligations and has made all payments required under its current contract in a timely manner, strictly and in accordance with its terms, Nikolov said, and Bulgaria has paid in advance for supplies in April, which shows that Gazprom has defaulted on its contract.
“Obviously gas is used as a political tool,” he said. “As long as I am Minister, Bulgaria will not negotiate under pressure, Bulgaria is not for sale and does not succumb to any trade counterpart.”
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LVIV, Ukraine — European gas prices have spiked by as much as 24% following Gazprom’s statement that it was suspending deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria starting Wednesday because it hasn’t received any payments from them since April 1. Benchmark Dutch futures traded at one point around 125 euros per megawatt hour.
Fatih Birol, the executive director of the Paris-based International Energy Agency, called Russia’s decision to cut off natural gas to Bulgaria and Poland the “weaponization of energy supplies.”
“Gazprom’s move to completely shut off gas supplies to Poland is yet another sign of Russia’s politicisation of existing agreements & will only accelerate European efforts to move away from Russian energy supplies,” he tweeted Wednesday morning.
He said the Russia’s decision “makes it clearer than ever that Europe needs to move quickly to reduce its reliance on Russian energy.”
The spike comes even as the weather turns warmer in the Europe, lessening the demand for the natural gas for heating homes and businesses.
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MOSCOW — Russia’s state-controlled natural gas giant Gazprom says it has cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria after they have refused to pay for the shipments in rubles.
It warned that if they siphon gas intended for other European customers, the deliveries to Europe will be reduced to that amount.
The move follows Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to switch to rubles in payments for the Russian gas supplied to Europe.
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BEIJING — Drone company DJI Technology Co. said it will temporarily suspend business activities in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not used during the hostilities.
“DJI is internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions. Pending the current review, DJI will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine,” the company said in a statement.
The declaration makes it one of few Chinese companies who have publicly pulled out of Russia. While many Western brands and companies have withdrawn from the Russian market in protest of its invasion of Ukraine, many Chinese firms have continued operating in the country. China continues to refrain from directly criticizing Russia over the war.
The suspension comes over a month after vice prime minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov wrote an open letter appealing to DJI to block the sales of their drones in Russia, alleging that the Russians were using “DJI products in Ukraine in order to navigate their missile to kill civilians.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/live-updates-russia-cuts-gas-supply-to-poland-bulgaria/ | 2022-04-27T18:59:16Z |
GREENSBORO, N.C., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, announced today that its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 will be released on Monday, August 8, 2022, after the market close. The Company will host its conference call for analysts, investors and other interested parties on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
To access the conference call, listeners should dial 1-877-605-1702.
A live audio webcast of this call will be available to the public on Tanger's Investor Relations website, investors.tangeroutlets.com.
A telephone replay of the call will be available from August 9, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time through 11:59 p.m. on August 23, 2022, by dialing 1-877-660-6853, replay access code #13730784. An online archive of the webcast will also be available through August 23, 2022.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 36 centers with one additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 13.6 million square feet, leased to over 2,600 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
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ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when education has become a battleground for politicians and divisive issues, one school in Loudoun County is doubling down on its investment in the next generation to bring the community together. On their 25th birthday, Virginia Academy is inviting the community to come together for their Ground Breaking service on a $24 million expansion in hopes of making modern resources and quality education available to all of Loudoun County.
"Our arms are stretched out to the entire community. Family is one of our core values," said Virginia Academy Chancellor, Pastor Charlie Whitlow. The leadership at Virginia Academy believes academic, family, and spiritual life are one, and invites the community to think of the school as a resource that can positively impact all three. "When you drive by the school and see the cranes and the builders in action, we want you to feel as excited and proud of Loudoun County and what's happening here, as we are," Whitlow said.
This transformative growth includes an expansion of the academic and sports facilities. Virginia Academy is taking a non-partisan approach to faith and education and invites the community to capitalize on this resource for the family.
Event: Doors are open to the entire community on September 18th for a service to highlight the expansion and strengthen bonds with new friends. All are welcome and be sure to bring your children.
- When: September 18th, 10:30 am
- Where: Virginia Academy
- Details: Outdoor service, including the groundbreaking ceremony, after which food is provided along with family friendly activities.
Call to Action: Virginia Academy welcomes Loudoun County as they prepare for an increased capacity of 300 students. The expansion includes an additional 60,000 square feet for academics, a gymnasium, collaborative meeting spaces for student life gatherings, nearly a dozen upper school classrooms including two state-of-the-art science labs, a dedicated art room, a library, digital resource rooms, and more.
Virginia Academy, founded in 1997 is one of the largest private schools in Loudoun County offering preschool through 12th grade. The expansion mirrors the diverse growth of Loudoun County, with all families welcome to be a part of the Virginia Academy community.
Media Contact: Brandon Consolvo, Advancement Director
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Online and in person on the MIT campus, exploring the tech trends poised to change the way we work and live
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review announces that its annual EmTech MIT conference will be hosted in person and online November 1-3. As the flagship event in the esteemed EmTech series, this program explores innovation, emerging technology, and global trends poised to impact the way we work and live. EmTech MIT invites some of the world's most inspiring industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to share their insights on what's probable, plausible, and possible with today's most significant technology trends.
The three-day program focuses on top stories of the year, including clean energy solutions, outer space, the rise of the bioeconomy, and the multitudes of ways individuals and organizations can leverage the latest developments in global-scale technologies, artificial intelligence, and more.
The Spirit of Innovation | Solve today's biggest problems with ambitious, innovative thinking. Featuring Jack Hidary, CEO of Sandbox AQ, leading a moonshot workshop based on the Google X methodology.
Global Technology | Discover the technologies that are creating new opportunities for our planet, our bodies, and our businesses. Featuring Tara Rutley, chief scientist of Blue Origin, discussing Orbital Reef, a commercially developed, owned, and operated space station.
Humanities and the Machines | Explore the intersection of technology and humanity to learn which emerging innovations will have the biggest impact on our lives. Featuring Frank McCourt, CEO of McCourt Global, on Project Liberty, a $250 million effort to remake the ways we share information online.
Attendees will have access to mainstage presentations, thought-provoking interviews, and live Q&A sessions to explore groundbreaking research and global innovations that spark inspiration and action. The in-person experience takes place at the renowned MIT Media Lab, offering a networking-rich forum, evening receptions, and a hands-on workshop to design and develop solutions to the world's most pressing problems. All participants will have access to an online event platform for live-streamed content, videos on demand, and interactive discussions.
The EmTech MIT Presenting Partner is Kyndryl, a company designing, building, managing, and modernizing the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. For additional partnership opportunities, please contact Andrew Hendler at andrew.hendler@technologyreview.com.
For full conference details, registration, and partnership opportunities, visit emtechmit.com.
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Popcorn Brand Partners with Luxury Jewelry Designer Stephanie Gottlieb to Launch Popcorn-Cut Diamond Ring Perfect for Popping the Question
CHICAGO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With an estimated 2.5 million weddings projected in 2022*, this is slated to be the busiest wedding season yet. In anticipation and celebration, Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), announces today its partnership with Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry to create an eye-popping engagement ring exclusively for popcorn lovers.
Designed with the popcorn enthusiast in mind, the Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn Diamond Ring is a marriage of two of life's greatest pleasures: popcorn and diamonds. After all, nothing says forever like a 3.66 carat popcorn-cut diamond. This one-of-a-kind collaboration is perfect for popping the question.
"We are beyond excited to partner with Stephanie Gottlieb to bring this truly unique diamond ring to life," says Audrey Ingersoll VP/GM Sweet Treats at Conagra Brands. "The Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP brand is all about love and fun – and that's exactly what this ring embodies."
An expert in all things diamonds, Stephanie Gottlieb, founder of her eponymous namesake fine jewelry company, is a leader in the bridal industry, and is known for her thoughtful approach to designing custom engagement rings. Committed to providing the finest quality of jewelry since launching the brand in 2013, Gottlieb aims to uphold the most transparent and fair practices in the industry.
"Over the past few years, we've seen an increase in demand for custom, unexpected and personal engagement ring designs," says Stephanie Gottlieb. "Collaborating with Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP on this never-before-seen ring means bringing a touch of whimsy to a milestone moment in a couple's life, and we can't wait to be a part of that."
To begin the creative process for the Angie's BOOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn Diamond Ring, Gottlieb worked with her master diamond cutters to hand-pick the perfect diamond rough. At the start of the cutting process, the rough diamond weighed in at a whopping 11 carats, and from there was cut into the unique popcorn shape, polished and set in yellow gold bezel and band. The Y-Z color of the stone nears the "fancy yellow" category on the official GIA Color Scale, giving the diamond light yellow tones that bring the popcorn shape to life.
For those who are planning to pop the question, the Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn Diamond Ring is available for custom order today at StephanieGottlieb.com for a limited time, with a retail price starting at $50,000. Any purchase of the Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn Diamond Ring will be made-to-order and will be priced based on the cost of the diamond at the time of purchase (final retail price will vary**). The Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Popcorn Diamond Ring comes in a beautifully designed, custom ring box hand painted by Danielle Becker Stern, a mixed media artist and founder of Lefty's Right Mind.
To stay up on news about the ring or collaboration, follow along on Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP's Instagram and Stephanie Gottlieb's Instagram.
About Conagra Brands:
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), headquartered in Chicago, is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Conagra Brands combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. The company's portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Conagra's iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®, offer choices for every occasion. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
About Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry:
Stephanie Gottlieb established her Fine Jewelry Collection and Bridal Concierge service in 2013 after having managed the finished jewelry collection for an esteemed Wholesale Diamond company in NYC. Since completing her Diamond Certification from the GIA in 2013, Stephanie has been committed to providing the finest quality of jewelry and upholding the most transparent and fair practices in the industry while lending an education to the bridal purchasing process. The brand's mission to inspire customers to embrace their uniqueness, creativity and style through jewelry is brought to life through the belief that jewelry is not something that is just worn based on where you are going, but rather how it makes you feel when you wear it. Each piece is intended to be delicate and sophisticated, with its own punch of personality.
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*according to The Wedding Report, a market research firm
**Please note that it is not guaranteed that future 3ct YZ popcorn diamond rings can be made/sold for this retail price as diamond prices have increased greatly. The price of the diamond/ring can vary and will be based on availability at the time of purchase.
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SÃO PAULO , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL e B3: GOLL4), ("GOL" or "Company"), Brazil's largest domestic airline, announces that on this date it received a notice from its controlling shareholder MOBI Fundo de Investimento em Ações Investimento no Exterior ("MOBI FIA"), stating the following:
a) MOBI FIA entered into a Master Contribution Agreement with certain principal shareholders of Investment Vehicle 1 Limited ("Avianca Holding") including Kingsland International Group S.A., Elliott International L.P., and South Lake One LLC (the "Avianca's Major Investors" and "Master Contribution Agreement", respectively).
b) Avianca Holding is the holding company that controls Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., a Colombian commercial airline that operates under the brand Avianca ("Avianca"). Avianca provides scheduled air transportation services for passengers and cargo, in Colombia and Latin America. Avianca's network combines hubs located in Colombia, Ecuador, and El Salvador connecting different destinations in North America, Central America, South America, and Europe. Avianca also operates the loyalty program LifeMiles. Among other businesses, Avianca Holding holds an economic interests in Fast Colombia S.A.S, a Colombian commercial airline ("Viva Colombia"), and a convertible debt investment representing a minority interest in Sky Airline S.A., a Chilean commercial airline ("Sky"). Avianca Holding has no legal or operational control over Viva Colombia or Sky.
c) Pursuant to the Master Contribution Agreement, MOBI FIA will contribute its GOL shares to a newly formed company ("Holding"), in exchange for common shares of Holding; subsequently, the Avianca's Major Investors and the other parties to the Master Contribution Agreement will contribute their shares in Avianca Holding to Holding in exchange for new common shares of Holding (the "Transaction"). Holding is a private limited company, incorporated under the laws of England and Wales.
d) Upon closing of the Transaction, the contributing parties to the Master Contribution Agreement, including MOBI FIA and the Avianca's Major Investors, will enter into a shareholders' agreement to govern their rights and obligations as shareholders of Holding, and Mobi FIA and the Avianca's Major Investors will co-control Holding, which, in turn, will hold a controlling interest in GOL and Avianca Holding.
e) GOL and Avianca will continue to operate independently and maintain their respective brands and cultures.
f) The management team that will be responsible for the overall direction and strategy of Holding, delivery of synergies, and coordination of central functions, will be led by Roberto Kriete (Chairman), Constantino de Oliveira Junior (CEO), and Adrian Neuhauser and Richard Lark (Co-Presidents).
g) Neither MOBI FIA nor the Constantino brothers will sell, directly or indirectly, any share of GOL. The Transaction will not entail the obligation to carry out a public offering due to the acquisition of control of GOL, since there will be no sale or transfer of the shareholding control of GOL, as determined under Brazilian laws and regulations.
h) The Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions set forth in the Master Contribution Agreement, including certain regulatory approvals.
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GOL is Brazil's largest airline, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since its founding in 2001, it has been the airline with the lowest unit cost in Latin America, which has enabled the democratization of air transportation. The Company has alliances with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshare and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships. With the purpose of "Being First for Everyone", GOL offers the best travel experience to its passengers, including: the largest inventory of seats and the most legroom; the most complete platform with internet, movies and live TV; and the best loyalty program, SMILES. In cargo transportation, GOLLOG delivers parcels to various regions in Brazil and abroad and has a partnership with Mercado Livre. The Company has a team of 14,100 highly qualified airline professionals focused on Safety, GOL's number one value, and operates a standardized fleet of 142 Boeing 737 aircraft. GOL's shares are traded on the NYSE (GOL) and the B3 (GOLL4). For further information, visit www.voegol.com.br/ir.
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MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: ARMP) ("Armata" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company focused on pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, today announced financial results for its second quarter 2022 and provided a corporate update.
Second Quarter 2022 and Recent Developments:
- AP-PA02 advancing through final MAD cohort of SWARM-P.a. trial
- Phase 2 Tailwind study of AP-PA02 in non‐CF bronchiectasis (NCFB) initiated
- AP-SA02 Phase 1b/2a Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia study ('diSArm') actively enrolling
- Pipeline expansion continues with IND approval for AP-SA02 in prosthetic joint infection
- Engineered, second generation AP-PA02 therapeutic candidate selected
- Continued investment in manufacturing capabilities
"During the second quarter, we continued to advance our portfolio of innovative bacteriophage therapeutics. We now have four approved INDs, positioning Armata to robustly evaluate bacteriophage effectiveness in difficult-to-treat infections," stated Dr. Brian Varnum, Chief Executive Officer of Armata. "At the same time, we continued to advance the science of bacteriophage. Armata's synthetic biologists have engineered a second-generation AP-PA02 product with improved pharmacological properties. Additionally, significant improvements in manufacturing processes have resulted in improved yield and purity, with methods that are readily scalable. These methods lay the groundwork for the next phase of Armata's growth as we build out our new 56,000 square foot facility."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results:
Grant Revenue. The Company recognized grant revenue of approximately $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which represents Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium's ("MTEC") share of the costs incurred for the Company's AP-SA02 program for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. The Company expects to receive $15.0 million in grant funding from MTEC administered by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Defense Health Agency and Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program. The Company recognized approximately $1.2 million of revenue in the comparable period in 2021.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were approximately $9.0 million as compared to approximately $5.2 million for the comparable period in 2021. The Company continues to invest in clinical trial and personnel related expenses associated with its primary development programs.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were approximately $2.1 million as compared to approximately $2.1 million for the comparable period in 2021.
Loss from Operations. Loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $(9.2) million as compared to a loss from operations of approximately $(6.2) million for the comparable period in 2021.
Cash and Equivalents. As of June 30, 2022, Armata held approximately $37.0 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $10.3 million as of December 31, 2021.
As of August 9, 2022, there were approximately 36.1 million shares of the Company's common stock outstanding.
About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. In addition, in collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, Armata is developing proprietary synthetic phage candidates to target an undisclosed infectious disease agent. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage specific GMP manufacturing.
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This communication contains "forward-looking" statements, including, without limitation, statements related to the use of proceeds from the securities offering, Armata's bacteriophage development programs, Armata's ability to meet expected milestones, Armata's ability to be a leader in the development of phage-based therapeutics, Armata's expectations regarding receiving future grant funding and statements related to the timing and results of clinical trials, including the anticipated initiation and advancement of clinical trials of AP-PA02 and AP-SA02, Armata's ability to develop new products based on bacteriophages and synthetic phages, and Armata's expectations for performance of Armata's therapeutic candidates based on Armata's recent nonclinical work. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Armata's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Armata's actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to the ability of Armata's lead clinical candidates, AP-PA02 and AP-SA02, to be more effective than previous candidates; Armata's ability to expedite development of AP-PA02 and AP-SA02; Armata's ability to advance its preclinical and clinical programs and the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; Armata's ability to develop products based on bacteriophages and synthetic phages to kill bacterial pathogens; the Company's expected market opportunity for its products; Armata's ability to sufficiently fund its operations as expected, including obtaining additional funding as needed; and any delays or adverse events within, or outside of, Armata's control, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to Armata and its business can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Armata's filings and reports with the SEC, including in Armata's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2022, and in its subsequent filings with the SEC.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA).
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According to a filed complaint, Carvana Co. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Car drives into Webber Street home
Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 2:28 PM EDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Rescue crews were on the scene after a car drove into a home on Webber Street around 1:20 p.m. Tuesday.
The house’s crumpled carport could be seen from the road as Sarasota Fire Department Units responded to the house, in the 2200 block.
The driver of the vehicle was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota Police said. Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies were also on scene.
There is no word on whether anyone was inside the home at the time of the crash.
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A 19-year-old man entered a guilty plea Tuesday in connection with the murders of his mother and three siblings in 2020 at their home in Grantsville, Utah, his attorney says.
Colin Jeffery Haynie, who goes by Jeffery, "did accept responsibility today and entered guilty pleas to all of his charges," his attorney, Rudy J. Bautista, said in a statement to CNN.
Haynie was 16 when he allegedly shot and killed four of his family members and also tried to kill his father, who survived the attack, according to an account provided by prosecutors shortly after the attack.
Haynie pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted murder, according to CNN affiliate KSL. Additional five counts of discharge of a firearm were dismissed as part of a plea deal, according to KSL.
Prosecutors had alleged that Haynie stayed home from school on January 17, 2020, waiting for his family to come home. When his mother, Consuelo Alejandra Haynie, 52, arrived that afternoon with his 12-year-old sister Maylan, the teen allegedly shot and killed them. He did the same to his other siblings, Alexis, 15, and Mathew, 14, later that afternoon, according to a charging document.
Shortly after 6 p.m., the father, Colin Haynie, arrived home. The father told police that his son shot him in the leg and struck him on the head, but he was able to overpower the teen.
A neighbor called 911 and took the father and son to the hospital, Tooele County Attorney Scott Broadhead said when he announced the charges against Haynie. The teen confessed to the killings during the 911 call and was arrested at the hospital, he said.
"Jeffery has wanted to accept responsibility, and the delay was his lawyers' doing, not his," Bautista said, emphasizing Haynie's age at the time of the killings.
Haynie is being held in juvenile detention despite being a legal adult, Bautista told CNN. In certain circumstances under Utah law, minors over the age of 14 who are accused of committing serious felony offenses may remain within the juvenile system until they are 25.
"His attorneys worked with the Tooele County Attorney's Office toward keeping Jeffery in the juvenile justice system where the programs and resources are specifically designed to address the development needs of juvenile offenders, including education, training, and mental health," the attorney's statement said.
"This case is as tragic as they get, for everyone involved, the family, extended family, neighbors and friends, church congregation, students and classmates, the entire town, county, and state communities," Bautista said.
Haynie has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and his sentencing is scheduled for December 7, Bautista said.
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Illinois senator shares motherhood journey in appeal to colleagues to support codifying Roe v. Wade
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) took to the floor to detail her experiences with in vitro fertilization, and how Roe v. Wade is connected.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Addressing her colleagues on the Senate floor, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) spoke out Tuesday about how Roe v. Wade is about much more than ending a pregnancy.
“It changed the lives of women who desperately wanted to be moms,” she said.
Duckworth shared how she says the Supreme Court ruling of nearly 50 years ago made it easier for women to make their own reproductive choices including in her journey to become a mother.
“I’d never would have had my creative, silly, drive me crazy, love them infinitely, two daughters if Roe hadn’t paved the way for women to make their own health care decisions, as I was only able to get pregnant through IVF,” she said.
Duckworth supports the Women’s Health Protection Act, which already passed the House.
The proposed legislation is written to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide abortion services including the prescribing of certain drugs,offering abortion services via telemedicine, and immediate access to abortion services when the provider determines a delay risks a mother’s health.
“It’s not just about access to abortion,” said Duckworth. “It’s about all of these states that have these trigger laws that further restrict the definition of what abortion is. For example, in some states they’re defining a fertilized egg on day one of fertilization as a person.”
Wednesday’s vote comes as Republicans speak out in support of a leaked draft opinion from Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in the potential overturning of Roe vs. Wade.
“It returns this issue to the people,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.). “It recognizes that the Constitution doesn’t weigh in on abortion.”
With the Senate failing to move forward with this legislation, the focus turns to the nation’s highest court. The Supreme Court is anticipated to decide on the future of Roe versus Wade by the end of next month.
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GALVESTON, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Mary Claire Haver is proud to announce a new online Doctor Referral Program, created to help women worldwide find a physician or health care provider specializing in women's health, specifically as it relates to menopause care. A Board Certified OBGYN, Dr. Haver receives countless online inquiries from women wanting a physician referral.
"It was heartbreaking to hear from so many women looking for help or a second opinion but did not know where to start or could not travel to Texas. I want to help and solve this virtual gap for women," she says.
Dr. Haver's medical practice and clinic, Mary Claire Wellness, is located in Friendswood, TX, which is south of Houston. She is licensed in the state of Texas only and therefore limited to working with patients that are only located within the state of Texas. Many patients have made notable efforts to travel for an In-Person visit, but there are many she cannot reach due to distance. Potential patients worldwide send email inquiries, desperate for a referral closer to where they live. She knew that more physicians could provide excellent menopause care in other parts of the country and around the world.
With over 1.7 million Tik Tok followers, Dr. Haver took to social media to ask her followers and students if they had a great experience with a healthcare practitioner. If they did have a referral, she asked that they submit their health care provider's information with a testimonial describing their experience. This list was aggregated and verified internally by the Mary Claire Wellness team. There are now over 900 menopause-friendly health care providers listed. The list continues to grow daily.
"Together, we can make a difference for many. There are so many incredible physicians that specialize in women's health care. It was important to me to share that information. I am only one person," Dr. Haver said."
Please note that the referrals are not personal referrals from Dr. Mary Claire Haver but rather a list of individual submissions and testimonials from women worldwide who have had an exceptional experience that they want to share. This list includes North American Menopause Society (NAMS) members and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioners (NCMPs).
For more information, please visit https://galvestondiet.com/galveston-diet-recommended-physicians/
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Crunchyroll's First Worldwide Release Coming to Theaters Starting August with Global Distribution by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment
CULVER CITY, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunchyroll and Toei Animation today announced it will release Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO, the newest film in the worldwide anime blockbuster franchise, which will come to theaters globally in Summer 2022.
This is the first truly globally-distributed theatrical release for Crunchyroll and is distributed in North America by Crunchyroll. Internationally, the film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will be coming to theaters across the globe in all continents, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia (excluding Japan, which will debut the film June 11). The film will be released in Japanese with subtitles and dubbed.
"For more than 30 years, the Dragon Ball franchise has delighted fans around the globe who have followed the world's greatest warriors who defend Earth from forces of evil," said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. "We're thrilled to partner with Toei Animation to bring fans the latest chapter of Dragon Ball Super to the legion of super fans eager to continue the adventure and to grow the anime audiences who are discovering it for the first time."
Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is the second film in the Dragon Ball Super franchise. Dragon Ball Super: Broly was released in 2018 to fans around the globe. The film has grossed over $120 million at the box office globally and is the #5th highest grossing anime movie at the box office in the U.S.
The Red Ribbon Army was once destroyed by Son Goku. Individuals, who carry on its spirit, have created the ultimate Androids, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. These two Androids call themselves "Super Heroes". They start attacking Piccolo and Gohan… What is the New Red Ribbon Army's objective? In the face of approaching danger, it is time to awaken, Super Hero!
The film, with full commitment and deep involvement from Dragon Ball's original creator Akira Toriyama, has the legendary manga creator behind the film's original story, screenplay and character design.
Additionally, the film will be directed by Tetsuro Kodama and the Japanese voice actors for the film include Masako Nozawa (Gohan, Goku and Goten), Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo), Yūko Minaguchi (Pan), Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Mayumi Tanaka (Krillin), Aya Hisakawa (Bulma), Takeshi Kusao (Trunks), Miki Itō (Android 18), Bin Shimada (Broly), Kōichi Yamadera (Beerus), Masakazu Morita (Whis), Hiroshi Kamiya (Gamma 1), Mamoru Miyano (Gamma 2), Miyu Irino (Dr. Hedo), Volcano Ota (Magenta), and Ryota Takeuchi (Carmine). The English voice cast will be announced soon.
The Dragon Ball phenomena began in 1984 when Japan's well-known manga from Akira Toriyama premiered in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" – becoming a top ranked title throughout its 10 and a half years of publication. Since then, the manga's popularity has continued to grow with an astonishing record of 260 million copies sold worldwide and counting. And with Dragon Ball's ever-increasing popularity, it has expanded beyond manga to include TV animation, movies, games and merchandising. Now 38 years after the launch of the original manga, Dragon Ball continues to evolve and will reach new heights starting with this new large-scale movie.
Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.
Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE's Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. ranks amongst the world's most prolific animation production studios. The company's operations include animation development and production, and worldwide marketing and program licensing with sales offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Since its founding in 1956, Toei Animation Co., Ltd. has produced more than 13,316 episodes of TV series (more than 230 titles) and more than 258 long feature films (as of March 2022). For more information, please visit corp.toei-anim.co.jp/en.
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-- While telemedicine appeared to be effective in 95% of cases, some younger patients and those with neuromuscular disorders still required in-person visits --
PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that while many child neurology visits can be effectively conducted through telemedicine, younger children and those with neuromuscular disorders are more likely to require in-person evaluation. The findings further establish how telemedicine can continue to help patients beyond the COVID-19 pandemic that necessitated it and prioritize which patients should be seen in person to receive the most effective care. The findings were recently published in the journal Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine became an essential tool for delivering outpatient care to many patients. In a prior study, CHOP researchers found that even with the rapid shifts caused by the pandemic, pediatric neurology telemedicine visits were an effective way of assessing patients. However, since systematic telemedicine visits for pediatric neurology patients had not been done before, no conceptual framework existed. This meant that additional work was needed to evaluate the adequacy, equity, and safety of telemedicine in pediatric neurology.
"In our latest study, we wanted to focus on the so-called 'visits of concern,' or telemedicine visits that necessitated in-person visits to address concerns that simply could not be properly addressed by a telemedicine visit," said the study's first author Marisa S. Prelack, MD, a pediatric neurologist in the Division of Neuroscience at CHOP who specializes in treating children with epilepsy. "By understanding which patients are more likely to require in-person visits, we can develop a better plan for how to allocate telemedicine visits going forward."
The study team analyzed 7,130 audio-visual telemedicine visits conducted between March and November 2020, focusing on the first year of the pandemic when telemedicine was initiated at a much larger scale. The researchers defined visits of concern (VOCs) as telemedicine visits where the clinical scenario required in-person follow-up evaluation sooner than if the initial visit had been conducted in-person. The neurology providers at CHOP supplied information about whether a telemedicine visit was a VOC through a questionnaire that was built into the general telemedicine documentation template that had been launched with the transition to telemedicine during the pandemic.
The researchers found that VOCs occurred in 5% of visits across 292 individual patients, with 0.17% requiring immediate evaluation. Technical challenges occurred more frequently in VOCs than visits without concern (40% vs 28%, p < 0.05), highlighting how access to adequate technology is an important factor in delivering telemedicine care. However, VOCs were not mainly driven by technological factors. The median age of patients was younger in VOCs than non-VOCs (9 years 3 months vs 11 years 3 months, p < 0.05).
Additionally, socioeconomic and racial disparities appeared to result in VOCs, with lower median household income and racial minorities more likely to have a VOC, emphasizing important aspects where equity in telemedicine needs improvement. Epilepsy and headache were the most common reasons for VOCs, as these conditions were the most common diagnosis in the patient population. However, children with neuromuscular disorders and developmental delays had a much higher proportion of VOCs than other neurological conditions.
"This study reaffirmed our previous findings that telemedicine is effective for a large majority of child neurology visits, while identifying which patients are more likely to require in-person visits," said Ingo Helbig, MD, a pediatric neurologist at CHOP, director of the genomic and data science core of ENGIN and senior author of this study. "Telemedicine must be applied equitably, and our study also showed that families of color and socially vulnerable patient groups may have lower access to telemedicine visits. This is not acceptable and highlights the need to continuously improve telemedicine's availability and strive for a better standard of care in child neurology."
This study was supported by The Hartwell Foundation through an Individual Biomedical Research Award, the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke grant K02 NS112600 and K23 NS102521, the Center Without Walls on ion channel function in epilepsy "Channelopathy-associated Research Center" grant U54 NS108874, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development through the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania grant U54 HD086984, intramural funds of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia through the Epilepsy NeuroGenetics Initiative (ENGIN), the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health through the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics' (ITMAT) Transdisciplinary Program in Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania grant UL1TR001878.
Prelack et al, "Visits of concern in child neurology telemedicine." Dev Med Child Neurol. Online May 5, 2022. DOI: 10.1111/(ISSN)1469-8749.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KXRM) — One man is dead following a single-car crash in Fremont County on Tuesday morning.
Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said the crash happened on Highway 50 near milepost 236, east of Howard, just after 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Initial investigation revealed that the car, heading westbound, had drifted off the south side of the road.
After drifting off the road, the car collided with the end of a guardrail. The guardrail pierced the front of the car, travelled through the engine compartment, and collided with the driver.
The driver, a 20-year-old man from Texas, was pronounced dead on scene. The front-seat passenger, an 18-year-old Colorado man, was uninjured.
The eastbound lane of Highway 50 was closed for about 5 hours while the scene was investigated and emergency repairs were made to the guardrail.
Driver fatigue is being investigated as a possible contributing factor. | https://cw33.com/news/20-year-old-texas-man-dies-after-hitting-guardrail-in-colorado/ | 2022-09-07T16:14:17Z |
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Weber lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/weber-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius for having exceptional value for its Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training (KMSAT) product in three categories for Best Value for Price, Best Relationship and Best Feature Set.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced that TrustRadius has recognized KnowBe4 with several 2022 "Summer Best of" Awards. This new award highlights products providing customers with outstanding ROI.
"We are excited to announce the "Summer Best of" Award winners," said TrustRadius CEO Vinay Bhagat. "In the age of the self-serve buyer, software buyers rely heavily on third-party sources. That's why third-party reviews and awards from a trusted source like TrustRadius are so important. A Summer 2022 Best Value for Price Award offers further validation."
To win the Best Value Award, each organization had to receive 10 TrustRadius reviews between January 1 and June 30, 2022. Best Value for Price Award winners have provided accurate pricing in their product profiles to help buyers. Winners rank amongst the top three positions of their category. Extra vetting via textual review analysis was also performed by the TrustRadius research team.
"KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius for their "Summer Best Of" Awards in all three categories for our KMSAT product," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. "These awards are exceptionally meaningful as they are based on positive feedback directly from KnowBe4's customers. KnowBe4 works hard to ensure that each of our customers has an exceptional and outstanding experience with our organization. We are proud to be valued by our user community and to be recognized for all of the great feedback we have received on TrustRadius."
KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 50,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.
TrustRadius helps technology buyers make better decisions and helps vendors tell their unique story, improve conversion, engage high-intent buyers, and gain customer insights. Each month over 1 million B2B technology buyers, over 50% from large enterprises, use verified reviews and ratings on TrustRadius.com to make informed purchasing decisions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners and Next Coast Ventures.
Contact:
Kathy Wattman | kathyw@knowbe4.com
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- LG Uplus, Jeju Air, GS Caltex, Kakao Mobility, and Vertical Aerospace sign an agreement to launch a K-UAM consortium
- PABLO AIR announces plans to develop a "UAM Integrated Flight Control System" using its own technology
INCHEON, South Korea, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PABLO AIR (CEO Kim Young-Joon), a member of the Born2Global Centre, announced on May 11 that it had launched a consortium with LG Uplus, Jeju Air, GS Caltex, Kakao Mobility, and Vertical Aerospace to commercialize K-UAM and signed a business agreement to participate in the Korean government's "Korea Urban Air Mobility Grand Challenge (K-UAM GC)."
Through the agreement, PABLO AIR is partnering with leading mobility technology companies to enter the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market in earnest, which aligns with the company's overarching goal of accelerating its drone delivery demonstrations and business commercialization.
A ceremony was held at LG Science Park in Seoul on May 10 to commemorate the six companies' agreement to cooperate for: The establishment of Korean UAM standards; Individual demonstrations to accelerate the commercialization of services; and Joint research on additional business opportunities in the UAM industry.
PABLO AIR is planning to establish an integrated UAM flight control system based on its previous experience developing PABLO AIR Mobility Network, PAMNet, a smart mobility traffic management system that analyzes flight departures and UAM risk and provides integrated management for the stable operation of aircraft.
Each of the other five companies that are part of the consortium together with PABLO AIR has its own defined role under the agreement. LG Uplus is expected to establish a traffic management system and communication service for the stable operation of UAM, while Jeju Air has agreed to provide safe and reliable flight services, based on its accumulated expertise in the aviation field
Also as part of the agreement, GS Caltex plans to build a UAM Vertiport (Vertical take-off and landing site) utilizing the company's network of gas stations evenly distributed around the country. For its part, Kakao Mobility will be using its previous experience operating the complete MaaS (Mobility as a Service) app "Kakao T" to develop a multimodal mobility platform and vertiport solution that will be used for automatic check-in and security search functions to support the uninterrupted movement of UAM devices.
Britain's Vertical Aerospace—a leading global UAM aircraft manufacturer that has already received pre-orders for more than 1,350 eVTOLs from the global market—will be in charge of producing UAM aircraft for the consortium. The company is currently scheduled to perform a UAM pilot flight at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Kim Young-Joon, CEO of PABLO AIR, commented on the consortium saying, "With this business agreement, we will work with participating companies to reorganize the UAM industrial ecosystem and commercialize UAM services." He continued, "We will successfully develop a UAM Integrated Flight Control System and contribute to the management of UAM operations."
PABLO AIR has previously received recognition for its excellent technology, field utilization, and future growth values in the global market and was awarded 2nd place in the Operation category at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XCELLENCE Awards in 2021 and 2022 for its development and use of PAMNet as a UAM traffic management platform.
About PABLO AIR
PABLO AIR first entered the Korean unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market in 2018 with its swarm flight technology and has since developed a wide array of integrated drone solutions—including UAV control systems, aircrafts, and drone delivery platforms & services—and has participated in numerous ICT drone shows. PABLO AIR continues to engage in R&D and commercialization efforts at home and abroad as a pioneer of the global UAV industry.
In 2021, PABLO AIR established a branch in the U.S., bolstering the global UAV market's recognition of the company's technological prowess. PABLO AIR is the first Korean company to ever participate in a U.S. drone delivery PoC and is a 2nd place winner of the world-renowned AUVSI XCELLENCE AWARD and a technological partner of the National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) in Malaysia.
For more information, visit pabloair.com
About the Born2Global Centre
The Born2Global Centre, operated by Born2Global, is a full-cycle service platform that supports the global expansion of promising companies. Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT, Born2Global has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market.
For more information, visit born2global.com
Pablo Air: nklee@pabloair.com
Born2Global Centre: info@born2global.com
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SOURCE Born2Global Centre | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/06/pablo-air-enters-k-uam-market-together-with-leading-technology-companies/ | 2022-06-06T13:43:52Z |
Ross Chastain steals victory at Talladega Superspeedway
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ross Chastain surged into the lead as he closed in on the checkered flag Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway to steal his second career Cup Series win. Chastain simply stayed in line over the final few laps as leader Erik Jones and reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson fought for the win. Larson made his attempt for the winning-pass on the final lap and Jones moved for the defensive block. Chastain just pointed his Chevrolet straight, slipped past the leaders and won for the second time in five races. Chastain and William Byron are the only multiple-race winners a quarter of the way through the Cup season. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/24/ross-chastain-steals-victory-at-talladega-superspeedway/ | 2022-04-25T00:29:10Z |
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