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Malaysian authorities have seized a massive haul of trafficked animal parts, including elephant tusks, rhino horns, pangolin scales and tiger bones worth around 80 million ringgit ($17.9 million).
Authorities discovered around six tonnes of ivory tusks and other animal parts at the western port in Selangor state on Sunday.
The animal parts are thought to have been shipped from Africa, Malaysian Customs Director General Zazuli Johan said on Monday.
Malaysian customs shared photos showing a pile of tusks and other animal parts including an animal skull and jewelry that appears to be made of ivory.
Malaysia is one of several Southeast Asian countries identified by conservationists as a major transit point for illegally trafficked endangered wildlife that is en route to other Asian countries, mostly China.
Many of these animal parts, such as lion bones, are used for traditional medicines. Pangolins, which are scale-covered insectivores about the size of a house cat, are highly valued for their meat and scales, considered a delicacy and valuable in traditional medicine -- and have been hunted to their limits.
In 2020, the Chinese government removed pangolin scales from its list of approved ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine, a move campaigners described as a critical step toward saving the world's most trafficked mammal.
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4th grade Uvalde survivor: ‘I don’t want it to happen again’
WASHINGTON (AP) — An 11-year-old girl who survived the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, recounted in video testimony to Congress on Wednesday how she covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot and “just stayed quiet.”
Miah Cerrillo, a fourth-grader at Robb Elementary School, told lawmakers in a pre-recorded video that she watched a teacher get shot in the head before looking for a place to hide.
“I thought he would come back so I covered myself with blood,” Miah told the House panel. “I put it all over me and I just stayed quiet.” She called 911 using the deceased teacher’s phone and pleaded for help.
Nineteen children and two teachers died when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle inside Robb Elementary School on May 24.
It was the second day lawmakers heard wrenching testimony on the nation’s gun violence. On Tuesday, a Senate panel heard from the son of an 86-year-old woman killed when a gunman opened fire in a racist attack on Black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, on May 14. Ten people died.
In the video Wednesday, Miah’s father, Miguel Cerillo, asked his daughter if she feels safe at school anymore. She shook her head no.
“Why?” he asks. “I don’t want it to happen again,” she responds.
The testimony at the House Oversight Committee came as lawmakers work to strike a bipartisan agreement on gun safety measures in the aftermath of back-to-back mass shootings.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the panel’s chairwoman, called the hearing to focus on the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for gun control legislation.
“I am asking every member of this committee to listen with an open heart to the brave witnesses who have come forward to tell their stories about how gun violence has impacted their lives,” Maloney said. “Our witnesses today have endured pain and loss. Yet they are displaying incredible courage by coming here to ask us to do our jobs.”
But even as some lawmakers shed tears alongside the witnesses, the hearing displayed the contentious debate over gun control Congress has faced repeatedly after mass shootings. Several Republicans turned the conversation to the individuals who abuse guns and how “hardening schools” could help protect students.
Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., who owns a gun store, said that one of the things he learned in his military service was that “the harder the target you are, the less likely you will be engaged by the enemy.” He called on schools to keep doors locked, provide a single point of entry and “a volunteer force of well-trained and armed staff, in addition to a school resource officer.”
The parents of victims and survivors implored lawmakers not to let their children’s deaths and pain be in vain. After Miah spoke, her father told lawmakers that he testified because “I could have lost my baby girl.”
“But she is not the same little girl that I use to play with,” Cerrillo said. “Schools are not safe anymore. Something needs to really change.”
Also testifying was Zeneta Everhart, whose 20-year-old son Zaire was wounded in the Buffalo mass shooting.
Everhart told lawmakers it was their duty to draft legislation that protects Zaire and other Americans. She said that if they did not find the testimony moving enough to act on gun laws, they had an invitation to go to her home to help her clean her son’s wounds.
“My son Zaire has a hole in the right side of his neck, two on his back, and another on his left leg,” she said, then paused to compose herself. “As I clean his wounds, I can feel pieces of that bullet in his back. Shrapnel will be left inside of his body for the rest of his life. Now I want you to picture that exact scenario for one of your children.”
The parents of Lexi Rubio, who died in her classroom in Uvalde, also testified. Felix and Kimberly Rubio recounted finding out about their daughter’s death hours after leaving Lexi’s school awards ceremony on the morning of the shooting.
To get to the elementary school, Kimberly Rubio said she ran barefoot for a mile with her sandals in her hand and with her husband by her side. A firefighter eventually gave them a ride back to the civic center.
“Soon after we received the news that our daughter was among the 19 students and two teachers that died as a result of gun violence,” she said, fighting through tears.
She said that Lexi would have made a positive change in the world if she had been given the chance.
“Somewhere out there, there’s a mom listening to our testimony, thinking I can’t even imagine their pain, not knowing that our reality will one day be hers unless we act now,” Kimberly Rubio said.
Dr. Roy Guerrero described in stark terms the carnage he witnessed at the local hospital as he tried to treat the injured. He went to the area of the hospital where two dead children had been taken. The bodies were so pulverized, he said, “that the only clue to their identities was the blood-splattered cartoon clothes still clinging to them, clinging for life and finding none.”
The Democratic-led House is expected to pass legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle and prohibit the sale of ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds.
But the legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks. The House bill does allow Democratic lawmakers a chance to frame for voters in November where they stand on policies that polls show appeal to a majority.
Majorities of U.S. adults think mass shootings would occur less often if guns were harder to get, and that schools and other public places have become less safe than they were two decades ago.
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LAS VEGAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has scheduled its second quarter 2022 financial results conference call for Wednesday, August 3 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available through the company's Investor Relations website homepage at http://ir.allegiantair.com. The webcast will also be archived on the "Events & Presentations" section of the site.
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- American Cleaning Institute's Class of Clean: A College Student's Guide to Cleaning provides free, online resources from stain removal 101 to sick roommate cleaning tips
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The sophomore year of the American Cleaning Institute's (ACI), Class of Clean is now in session. The "College Student's Guide to Cleaning" aims to educate college students on proper cleaning, laundry and hygiene practices.
According to new data from ACI and Wakefield Research, while nearly all college students (92%) recognize a clean room helps them feel their best, both mentally and physically, nearly 3 in 4 (72%) were less than completely prepared to clean on their own upon first arriving to college.
Today, many students cite a lack of motivation (53%) and time (50%) as the top two challenges for cleaning. Yet, more than 1 in 5 say a lack of cleaning supplies or cleaning knowledge prevents them from keeping tidy.
"There's so much to learn when you hit the college campus. Cleaning on your own is often one of those lessons," said Brian Sansoni, ACI Senior Vice President, Communications, Outreach & Membership. "ACI's Class of Clean toolkit equips college students with the tools and resources they need to navigate cleaning and laundering for wellbeing and illness prevention."
As students head back to school or arrive on campus for the first time, the critical connection between cleaning and health is important to understand and implement into daily routines. It is easy for germs to spread on college campuses due to the high number of people living and learning in close quarters.
But that's not all – a lack of cleaning can also cause interpersonal problems. In fact, according to new research, 71% of survey respondents with roommates argue over how to clean and nearly half (49%) of students would be very or somewhat likely to walk out on a date if they saw that their significant other's room was messy.
The Class of Clean resource includes:
- Move In Checklist
- Stain Removal Guide
- Cleaning with a Sick Roommate Handout
- Intro to Laundry Handout
- The Good Roommate Checklist
ACI introduced the Class of Clean toolkit in 2021 as part of its Cleaning is Caring initiative, to further communicate the connection of cleaning with health and safety. As the leading voice of the cleaning products industry, ACI provides consumers with the tailored guidance, tools, and information they need for keeping themselves healthy, clean and safe.
For more information and additional tips on cleaning, hygiene and laundry, visit https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/classofclean. To learn more about ACI's Cleaning is Caring initiative, and its other programs, visit www.cleaninginstitute.org/cleaningiscaring.
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – https://www.cleaninginstitute.org) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors. ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.
This survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 500 US College Undergraduates, between June 9th and June 17th, 2022, using an email invitation and an online survey. This survey was weighted to ensure accurate representation. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 4.4 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.
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Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that religious schools can’t be excluded from a Maine program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
The most immediate effect of the court’s 6-3 decision beyond Maine will be next door in Vermont, which has a similar program.
But the outcome also could fuel a renewed push for school choice programs in some of the 18 states that have so far not directed taxpayer money to private, religious education.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for a conservative majority that the program violates the Constitution’s protections for religious freedoms.
“Maine’s ‘nonsectarian’ requirement for its otherwise generally available tuition assistance payments violates the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. Regardless of how the benefit and restriction are described, the program operates to identify and exclude otherwise eligible schools on the basis of their religious exercise,” Roberts wrote.
The court’s three liberal justices dissented. “This Court continues to dismantle the wall of separation between church and state that the Framers fought to build,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote.
The ruling is the latest in a line of decisions from the Supreme Court that have favored religion-based discrimination claims. The court is separately weighing the case of a football coach who says he has a First Amendment right to pray at midfield immediately after games.
In largely rural Maine, the state allows families who live in towns that don’t have public schools to receive public tuition dollars to send their children to the public or private school of their choosing. The program has excluded religious schools.
Students who live in a district with public schools or in a district that contracts with another public system are ineligible for the tuition program.
Parents who challenged the program argued that the exclusion of religious schools violates their religious rights under the Constitution. Teacher unions and school boards said states can impose limits on public money for private education without running afoul of religious freedoms.
Most of the justices attended religious schools, and several send or have sent their children to them.
In the Maine case, parents sued in federal court to be able to use state aid to send their children to Christian schools in Bangor and Waterville. The schools in question, Bangor Christian School and Temple Academy, are uncertain whether they would accept public funds, according to court filings.
The Bangor school said it would not hire teachers or admit students who are transgender. Both schools said they do not hire gay or lesbian teachers, according to court records.
In 2020, the high court ruled 5-4 that states must give religious schools the same access to public funding that other private schools receive, preserving a Montana scholarship program that had largely benefited students at religious institutions.
In that case, the court said states don’t have to allow public money to be used in private education. But they can’t keep religious schools out of such programs, once created.
But even after that ruling, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Maine program, holding that the state was not violating anyone’s constitutional rights by refusing to allow taxpayer money to be used for religious instruction. The three-judge panel included retired Justice David Souter, who occasionally hears cases in the appeals court.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Embark Technology, Inc. f/k/a Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II ("Embark" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EMBK; EMBKW) (NYSE: NGAB.U; NGAB; NGAB WS) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and docketed under 22-cv-02090, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Embark securities between January 12, 2021 and January 5, 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 Embark securities during the Class Period, you have until May 31, 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.
Embark develops self-driving software solutions for the trucking industry in the U.S. The Company was originally a special purpose acquisition company, also called a blank-check company, which is a development stage company that has no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated its business plan is to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company or companies, other entity, or person.
On November 10, 2021, the Company consummated a merger transaction with Embark Trucks Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Legacy Embark"), whereby, among other things, the Company changed its name from "Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II" to "Embark Technology, Inc." (the "Business Combination").
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) the Company had performed inadequate due diligence into Legacy Embark; (ii) Legacy Embark and the Company following the Business Combination held no patents and an insignificant amount of test trucks; (iii) accordingly, the Company had overstated its operational and technological capabilities; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, the Company had overstated the business and financial prospects of the Company post-Business Combination; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On January 6, 2022, The Bear Cave published a short report entitled "Problems at Embark Technology (EMBK)" (the "Bear Cave Report"). The Bear Cave Report alleged, among other issues, "that Embark appears to lack true economic substance" and that its "current evaluation appears to be based on puffery rather than actual substance", noting that "[t]he company holds no patents, has only a dozen or so test trucks, and may be more bark than bite."
On this news, Embark's stock price fell $1.37 per share, or 16.75%, to close at $6.81 per share on January 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
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1 in 3 new COVID cases caused by new omicron subvariant, CDC data shows
(CNN) - There is new information on a variation of omicron that is causing more COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
The omicron variant offshoot, a highly contagious spinoff of BA.2, is gaining steam in the U.S., caused more than one in three new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. last week.
That is up from one in four the week before, according to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We’re set up for another big wave in the summer. I think that’s quite possible,” said Dr. Peter Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College School of Medicine.
Cases of the variant spinoff are not evenly spread through the U.S. Last week, the CDC estimated it caused around 62% of cases in the region that includes New York and New Jersey, as well as in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The CDC estimated it caused about 40% of cases in the mid-Atlantic states and more than 36% of cases in the South.
It’s least common in the Pacific Northwest.
Researchers believe several omicron subvariants have a mutation that helps the virus bind more tightly to our cells and hide from the antibodies that try to block the virus from infecting us.
“The incubation period, the period from when you become infected with the virus to when you start showing symptoms with these omicron subvariants, is pretty quick,” Hotez said. “It’s around two to four days.”
In a paper published in the medical journal Jama, Food and Drug Administration officials say current vaccines could be updated yearly to target specific coronavirus variants going around.
They said COVID-19 shots could be administered every year and decisions will need to be made by this summer on future vaccine composition and who should be eligible for another COVID-19 shot in the fall.
The FDA officials wrote that this coming fall and winter, three factors may put the U.S. at an additional risk of COVID-19: waning immunity, seasonal waves of more coronavirus spread, and the virus further mutating and leading to new variants.
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GT Medical Technologies, Inc. announced today that new data on the company's innovative GammaTile Therapy for patients with operable brain tumors will be presented via an oral, live presentation at the 2022 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. The abstract will provide the first report of clinical outcomes for recurrent glioblastoma patients treated with FDA-cleared GammaTile Therapy. Impressive clinical outcomes were reported, with a Median Local Control of 81% at 12 months and Median Overall Survival reaching 37 months in MGMT methylated patients. The safety profile was comparable to patients undergoing repeat surgery without GammaTile treatment.
GammaTile Therapy is a bioresorbable 3D-collagen tile embedded with Cesium-131 sources that is implanted in the last five minutes of brain tumor removal surgery. The sustained, controlled, and therapeutic dose of radiation immediately begins targeting remaining tumor cells, sparing healthy tissue. "There is no established standard of care today for patients with recurrent glioblastoma. This abstract, along with other studies and clinical publications, supports that GammaTile Therapy should be considered for all patients with operable recurrent glioblastomas," says Matthew Likens, President and CEO of GT Medical Technologies. "Patients receiving GammaTile Therapy have the benefit of prolonged survival without sacrificing quality of life. Our company purpose is to improve the lives of patients with brain tumors, and Dr. Chen's early clinical experience at University of Minnesota advances this purpose."
The abstract, titled GammaTile Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastomas, earned lead author Clark C. Chen, MD, PhD, M Health Fairview neurosurgeon and the head of the University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Neurosurgery, the prestigious Brainlab Neurosurgery Award. This award is presented at both the annual meetings of AANS and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and is given to a neurosurgeon with a high-scoring abstract relating to central nervous system tumors.
"The treatment of recurrent glioblastoma remains a major challenge in our field, without consensus for a standard of care. Our published results suggest clinical benefit from GammaTile treatment and warrant consideration in this setting, especially given the highly favorable safety profile," said Dr. Chen. "Recapitulation of our results in a larger, multi-institution cohort has the potential to redefine the standard of care for recurrent glioblastoma patients."
The abstract will be presented on Monday, May 2nd at 4:16 PM in the Tumor Abstract Session in Philadelphia. This will be the first in-person AANS meeting since 2019. Read the abstract here.
About GT Medical Technologies, Inc.
Driven to overcome the limitations of current treatments for brain tumors and raise the standard of care, a team of brain tumor specialists joined forces and formed GT Medical Technologies with the purpose of improving the lives of patients with brain tumors. Its GammaTile Therapy received FDA 510(k) regulatory clearance for the treatment of all types of recurrent brain tumors and newly diagnosed malignant tumors. 3D, resorbable collagen tiles, embedded with radiation sources, are implanted during the last five minutes of brain tumor resection procedures, providing an immediate, dose-intense treatment to eliminate residual tumor cells. This "one and done" procedure allows patients to receive their course of radiation while going about their daily lives, requiring no additional trips to the hospital or clinic for radiation therapy. GammaTile is available in top brain tumor centers across the United States. For more information or to find a GammaTile center near you, visit https://www.gtmedtech.com/ and follow @GammaTile on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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MOULTRIE, Ga., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly 10 years as an emergency room physician, Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, President and CEO of PCOM, knew he had to make a career change for his mental health.
"Part of the reason I'm at PCOM is because I burned out as an emergency room physician," he said. "I got to the point where I dreaded going to work. I dreaded seeing patients, and I didn't want to go to the ER. Between shift work, loss of control and pressure, it just became too much. I am a living example of experiencing a career burnout in emergency medicine."
Coined in the 1970s, burnout–a psychopathological syndrome–is used to describe the consequences of severe stress and high ideals in "helping" careers. In 2019 the World Health Organization officially classified burnout as a medical diagnosis.
Medical professionals fall under that "helping" category with 60-70% of medical students saying they experience burnout during their education.
Jason Walker, PhD, associate professor of physiology at PCOM South Georgia, has seen first-hand the effect of burnout in medical students during his time as a professor and as a researcher on the topic.
According to Dr. Walker, medical students, especially those from underrepresented communities, face an overwhelming amount of pressure and expectations from themselves, families and communities who want to see them succeed. An additional pressure point comes from the student debt, which averages around $300,000. He added that COVID-19 exponentially increased burnout due to the lack of group settings and in-person socialization.
Symptoms of burnout include lack of motivation, emotional detachment, withdrawal and feelings of hopelessness along with mental and physical exhaustion. Dr. Walker said he's personally seen an increase in burnout in medical students, which can easily lead to depression.
He said its crucial for someone experiencing burnout is to see a counselor. Then, take time to meditate, engage in physical activity and take a break from studying.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) extended its commitment to the Southeast by establishing PCOM South Georgia, an additional teaching location in Moultrie, Georgia. PCOM South Georgia offers both a full, four-year medical program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree.
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A brief history of American mail service
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A brief history of American mail service
It’s no secret that the United States Postal Service has been more present in the minds of Americans during the last few years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a movement both to connect with others via a more meaningful medium than electronic communication, as well as to protect the lives and safety of frontline postal workers.
The USPS has a storied history beginning in Colonial America, when revolutionaries needed a way to communicate with each other without going through the British Royal Mail. The Royal Mail reserved the right to open and read any document or package it carried, squelching any illicit activities or plans early Americans may have had. As a result, the Constitutional Post was created in secret and was key to the Colonies’ victory over the British Empire in 1783.
Today, controversy surrounds the USPS, as it was politicized heavily during the 2020 presidential election regarding the service’s role in facilitating mail-in voting. Additionally, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recently announced plans for the new postal vehicle fleet to be gas-powered instead of electric, causing a bout of criticism about the sustainability efforts of the USPS.
In honor of the long postal tradition in America, Stacker investigated the history of the U.S. Postal Service from Colonial times to present day using a variety of historical, news, and government sources.
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1639: Richard Fairbanks’ tavern is designated as the official repository for mail in the American colonies.
Richard Fairbanks’ tavern in Boston is widely considered the first post office in America, chosen in line with the English tradition of having mail drop-off locations at cafes and taverns. Fairbanks was also a well-known citizen and close friend of the Rev. John Cotton, who established the first church in Boston. At the time the tavern began collecting mail in 1639, letters were primarily used for communication between the Colonies and England and cost a penny each to send.
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1710: The Queen Anne Act is passed
The Queen Anne Act, officially referred to as the British Post Office Act, was passed in 1710, but did not have an impact on the American postal system until 1711, when it instituted the Colonies’ first deputy postmaster general. The act also established uniform postage rates for various types of mail sent between America and Europe, one of many means by which the British government taxed the colonists.
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1765: The Stamp Act is passed
Passed by King George III, the Stamp Act of 1765 required most documents and paper goods in the colonies, including mail, to be marked with a stamp. This stamp showed that a direct tax had been paid for the goods, which had to be provided in English coin instead of Colonial currency. The profits from this legislation returned to the British government in order to help pay for British troops who had occupied the Colonies during the Seven Years’ War.
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1775: William Goddard’s postal tenets are adopted by the Second Continental Congress
William Goddard was a printmaker in Rhode Island and was one of the most influential individuals in ideating the Constitutional Post in America. Goddard wrote to the Second Continental Congress, petitioning them to create a mail system free from the prying eyes of the government—the opposite of the British Royal Post. Though Goddard was proud to have his ideas adopted, the Congress bypassed him for the role of postmaster general, awarding it instead to Benjamin Franklin and making Goddard the surveyor of the post.
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1780s & 1790s: More legislation is passed defining the U.S. Post Office Department
Effective in 1781, Article IX of the Articles of Confederation authorized the fledgling American government to build a postal system; however, the document provided no details about how to go about such a massive undertaking. The U.S. Constitution, ratified just a few years later in 1788, also mentions a national postal system run by the federal government, but is equally vague. It wasn’t until 1792 that President George Washington passed the Postal Act, which established the U.S. Post Office Department, a federal agency led by a postmaster general who sat on the president’s Cabinet.
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1802: A federal law is passed banning Black people from carrying mail for the Post Office Department
What is known today as the Haitian Revolution was a series of ultimately successful uprisings of enslaved Haitians against British and French colonizers from 1791-1804. The success of these uprisings stoked fear in the hearts of pro-slavery Americans who worried that enslaved people in the U.S. would also create a resistance movement. Though Black people had carried local and personal mail in the Colonies for decades, Postmaster General Gideon Granger was so concerned about a possible “general and united operation” that he convinced Congress to ban Black people from carrying the mail entirely.
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1835: The American Anti-Slavery Society uses a technicality to send pro-abolition materials as newspapers via the Post Office Department
In 1835, slavery was alive and well in the U.S., but an abolitionist movement was growing, especially in the North. In order to distribute pro-abolition materials to the South, the American Anti-Slavery Society decided to distribute a newspaper instead of letters, as the Post Office allowed newspapers to be mailed at lower rates to maintain the freedom of the press. Unsolicited newspapers began showing up at the doors of Southern homes, causing a 3,000-person riot in Charleston, South Carolina, and ultimately pushing the postmaster general to declare that local postmasters could decide whether or not to censor certain newspaper material in order to avoid future violence.
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1860-1861: The Pony Express is in operation
Though the Pony Express occupies an almost mythical position in American consciousness, the operation only lasted about 18 months and was a private endeavor. William Russell, William Waddell, and Alexander Majors began the Pony Express under the name of the Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express Company in 1860 in order to demonstrate that mail could be delivered from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, via a central overland route in less than 10 days. The enterprise was initially successful, but due to a number of carrier deaths from the dangerous terrain and the introduction of the telegraph, its assets were sold to Wells Fargo and the Overland Mail Company in 1861 and discontinued altogether shortly thereafter.
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1863: The first Black employee of the Post Office Department is hired
William Cooper Nell was a civil rights activist and historian who began his association with the mail when he was an apprentice at The Liberator, a pro-abolition newspaper in Boston. From there, Nell proceeded to work with Frederick Douglass on The North Star and advocated for the equal education of Black Americans throughout his life. He was not only the first Black employee of the Post Office Department, but also the first known Black employee of any U.S. federal government entity.
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1873: Censorship legislation commonly known as the Comstock Act is passed
The Act for the Suppression of Trade In, and Circulation of, Obscene Literature and Articles of Immoral Use, also known as the Comstock Act, made it explicitly illegal to send any material through the mail that was deemed “obscene, lewd, or lascivious,” “immoral,” or “indecent.” Anthony Comstock, the legislation’s namesake, was the founder and head of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice and named a special agent of the Post Office Department in order to enforce this law. Items that were seized under this legislation included documents about contraception and abortion, information from physicians about sexually transmitted infections, and anatomical illustrations, among others.
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1918: The Post Office Department begins airmail efforts
With the development of aviation technology during World War I and an ever-growing need to move the mail faster, the Post Office Department turned to planes for assistance. Its first flights launched on May 15, 1918, between Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York. The service was sold to private contractors in 1927 and provided the financial basis for today’s commercial passenger flight industry.
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1960s: Mail backups are rampant across the U.S., causing the implementation of zip codes
By 1960, the Post Office was processing 63.7 billion pieces of mail annually, more than double what it had been in 1940. This huge influx of mail caused massive backups, especially in cities like Chicago, because it was being sorted by hand; however, the efficient mechanization of mail sorting needed addresses to be more specific and standardized. The ZIP code was created in 1963 to do just that, though it faced significant pushback from American citizens who were afraid their small town names would be reduced to just a number.
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1970: Post Office Department employees go on strike, resulting in the first postal unions and the reform of the Post Office Department into the U.S. Postal Service
The 1970 postal strike was led by the newly established National Association of Letter Carriers and included nearly 200,000 postal workers. The mail slowed so much during the strike that the National Guard was brought in to sort and carry the mail. Ultimately, the NALC was able to negotiate a union contract, and Congress passed the Postal Reorganization Act, creating the United States Postal Service as a quasi-governmental organization that finances itself independently.
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2006: The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act is passed
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act overhauled many aspects of how the USPS operates financially. It requires the USPS to pay retirement benefits for employees 75 years in advance and maintains postal employees on an independent medical coverage system that is not integrated with Medicare like other government entities. The PAEA also has provisions that limit the Postal Service’s ability to raise prices on postal goods and expand into new revenue streams without congressional approval.
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2020: The U.S. Postal Service experiences extreme mail slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans relied more and more on the work of the USPS, ordering more packages online, getting groceries delivered, and even receiving medications via mail. This influx in volume, along with infrastructure issues and staffing difficulties, spiraled into ongoing mail delays. These issues impacted the process of the 2020 Presidential election, as many voters—an estimated 46% of all votes cast—chose to vote by mail in order to avoid going to polling places in person and risking COVID-19 exposure or infection. | https://localnews8.com/stacker-news/2022/04/22/a-brief-history-of-american-mail-service/ | 2022-04-23T06:48:53Z |
PARIS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While celebrating their 20th anniversary, the World's 50 Best Restaurants and its panel of 1,080 international culinary experts, held their annual award ceremony in London, on July the 18th. According to this highly esteemed panel, Le Clarence is now considered the 28th best restaurant in the world and the 2nd finest restaurant in France.
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Le Clarence's identity is born out of a magical recipe. The main ingredients include the audacious concoctions of a seasoned "rebel" Chef, Christophe Pelé, mixed in with the vision of a daring entrepreneur, Prince Robert of Luxembourg, President & CEO of family company, Domaine Clarence Dillon. Together, in November 2015, they created a unique blend of instinctive, brilliantly executed modern cuisine, juxtaposed with the warm traditional charm of a French chateau.
Housed in an elegant 19th century mansion located in Paris, only meters away from the most famous avenue in the world, the Champs Elysées, Le Clarence is situated at the epicentre of the city of lights' Golden Triangle and thus in the exalted heart of European culture and the global luxury goods industry.
It is with tremendous joy and pride that Chef Christophe Pelé, on behalf of his entire team, salutes the 50 Best Committee and states: "This extraordinary vote of confidence from such a distinguished panel of epicurean connoisseurs touches us deeply. You can be sure that this will only add to our keen desire to further dazzle our guests and to surpass ourselves with every service".
Delighted, Prince Robert of Luxembourg remarks: "At Le Clarence, we aimed to create a unique environment where time stands still. On every occasion that I have the pleasure to enjoy Chef Pelé's cuisine, I am deeply moved by the elegance, delicacy and subtlety of his compositions. I have no doubt that this exceptional honour conferred on us by this exalted jury of peers will encourage our teams to reach new heights. We are deeply grateful to the 50 Best Restaurants for this outstanding recognition bestowed on our relatively youthful establishment."
Christophe Pelé
Managing Director and Executive Chef of the restaurant Le Clarence
From a very young age, Christophe Pelé developed a taste for cooking, but it was only at the age of 25 that he became aware of his destiny.
After having worked in the most prestigious Parisian establishments - Ledoyen, Lasserre, Pierre Gagnaire, Le Bristol -, it was at the Royal Monceau that something clicked for him when he met Bruno Cirino. This was an important turning point in his life. He took over the reins of the Royal Monceau kitchen from the Chef in 2004.
In 2007, chef Pelé opened La Bigarrade, which he imagined to be a simple "neighbourhood restaurant" in Paris. The Michelin Guide awarded him his first star in 2008 and his second in 2009. He closed his restaurant in 2013 and took some time to explore new horizons and discover other culinary cultures.
In 2014, Christophe Pelé met Prince Robert of Luxembourg and together they opened Le Clarence in November of 2015. Le Clarence was awarded two stars by the Michelin Guide in 2017.
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Founded in 1935, the family company Domaine Clarence Dillon produces some of the most prestigious wines in the world including Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Quintus and Clarendelle.
Domaine Clarence Dillon owns a mansion house in Paris, a true embassy of the French art of living so prized by its President, Prince Robert of Luxembourg. This building is home to the two-starred gastronomic restaurant, Le Clarence, but also to the prestigious wine merchant, La Cave du Château (www.lcdc.wine ). This exceptional boutique, mainly focused on the very finest French wines and spirits, offers a collection of more than 2,500 references. A second shop was opened at Chateau Haut-Brion in Bordeaux in 2021.
In 2005, Clarence Dillon Wines, today one of the most important Bordeaux wholesale companies (Negociant), was also created (www.clarencedillonwines.com).
In 2018, Prince Robert of Luxembourg, representing the 4th generation of the Dillon family, joined Primum Familiae Vini, an international association of 12 families owning some of the most prestigious wine estates in the world.
Restaurant Le Clarence
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NEW YORK (AP) — T- Mobile has agreed to pay $350 million to customers affected by a class action lawsuit filed after the company disclosed last August that personal data like social security numbers had been stolen in a cyberattack.
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday, the mobile phone company said the funds would pay for claims by class members, the legal fees of plaintiffs’ counsel and the costs of administering the settlement. It also said it would spend $150 million next year and in 2023 to fortify its data security and other technologies.
T-Mobile said the settlement contains no admission of liability, wrongdoing or responsibility by any of the defendants.
The company said that it expects court approval of the terms of the settlement as early as December 2022.
Nearly 80 million U.S. residents were affected by the breach. In addition to Social Security numbers, other information breached included names and information from driver’s licenses or other identification.
T-Mobile, based in Bellevue, Washington, became one of the country’s largest cellphone service carriers, along with AT&T and Verizon, after acquiring rival Sprint in 2020. It reported having a total of 102.1 million U.S. customers after the merger.
T-Mobile said it expects to record a total pre-tax charge of roughly $400 million in the second quarter of this year. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/t-mobile-settles-to-pay-350m-to-customers-in-data-breach/ | 2022-07-24T15:45:12Z |
More than 40 Democratic members of Congress are asking Google to stop what they see as the unnecessary collection and retention of people’s location data, arguing the information could be used to identify women seeking abortions.
In a letter sent Tuesday to Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google parent Alphabet Inc., the lawmakers express concern that if abortion were to become illegal in the U.S., the company’s “current practice of collecting and retaining extensive records of cell phone location data will allow it to become a tool for far-right extremists looking to crack down on people seeking reproductive health care.”
If the Supreme Court upends the 1973 decision that legalized abortion — as a draft opinion suggests it may in the coming weeks — pregnancies could be surveilled and the data shared with police or sold to vigilantes, privacy experts fear.
Google, specifically, stores “historical location information about hundreds of millions of smartphone users,” the letter notes, “which it routinely shares with government agencies.”
Representatives for Alphabet did not immediately respond to a message for comment. Tech companies have largely tried to stay out of the abortion debate. Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook, has reportedly reminded employees that they are prohibited from discussing abortion in workplace communication channels. Meta did not respond to a request for comment.
In their letter, the Democrats, who were led by Sen. Ron Wyden from Oregon, asks Google to stop collecting and keeping records of their customers’ every movement.
Law enforcement officials routinely obtain court orders forcing Google to turn over its customers’ location information, the letter notes. This includes “geofence” orders, which are requests for Google to provide data about everyone who was near a specific location at a specific time.
Google received 11,554 geofence warrants in 2020, according to the company. It has not said how many of those it complied with. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/democrats-ask-google-to-protect-abortion-patient-privacy/ | 2022-05-25T08:12:39Z |
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to mass shooting that left 21 people dead at a Uvalde elementary school but “systemic failures” created a chaotic scene that lasted more than an hour before the gunman was finally confronted and killed, according to a report from investigators released Sunday.
The nearly 80-page report obtained by multiple media outlets is the first to criticize both state and federal law enforcement, and not just local authorities in Uvalde, Texas, for the bewildering inaction by officers who massed in the hallway at Robb Elementary School.
The report was written by an investigative committee from the Texas House of Representatives and released to family members Sunday.
The findings are the most complete account yet of the May 24 massacre in South Texas and the hesitant and haphazard response by heavily armed law enforcement as a gunman fired inside a fourth-grade classroom.
According to the Texas Tribune, which reviewed the report ahead of its scheduled release to the public later Sunday, the overwhelming majority of responders at the school were federal and state law enforcement. That included nearly 150 U.S. Border Patrol agents and 91 state police officials, according to the Tribune.
The report by an investigative committee led by the Texas House of Representatives follows weeks of closed-door interviews with more than 40 people, including witnesses and law enforcement who were on the scene of the shooting.
The committee had scheduled a private meeting with Uvalde families to discuss their findings before releasing the report to the public.
Flowers that had been piled high in the city’s central square had been removed as of Sunday, leaving a few stuffed animal maps scattered around the fountains alongside photos of some of the children who were killed.
A nearly 80-minute hallway surveillance video published by the Austin American-Statesman this week publicly showed for the first time a hesitant and haphazard tactical response, which the head of Texas’ state police has condemned as a failure and some Uvalde residents have blasted as cowardly.
Calls for police accountability have grown in Uvalde since the shooting. So far, only one officer from the scene of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history is known to be on leave.
The report is the result of one of several investigations into the shooting, including another led by the Justice Department. A report earlier this month by tactical experts at Texas State University alleged that a Uvalde police officer had a chance to stop the gunman before he went inside the school armed with an AR-15.
But in an example of the conflicting statements and disputed accounts since the shooting, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin has said that never happened. That report had been done at the request of the Texas Department of Public Safety, which McLaughlin has increasingly criticized and accused of trying to minimize the role of its troopers during the massacre.
Steve McCraw, the head of Texas DPS, has called the police response an abject failure.
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Wind Advisory issued May 18 at 3:02PM MDT until May 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west
winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE…Arco Desert and the Upper Snake River Plain including
Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon NM, Idaho Falls, Rexburg and
St. Anthony.
* WHEN…For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this
evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM MDT
Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could make driving difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Unsecured objects may be blown
around.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
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An Alzheimer’s Disease study is seeking participants over 60 years old with mild symptoms
BOSTON (Gray News) – Researchers with Mass General Brigham, a nonprofit hospital in Boston, are looking for participants for a study on Alzheimer’s Disease between the age of 60 and 85 years of age and showing mild symptoms.
In a release, the researchers said they are looking to see if a new nasal drug called Protollin is safe in those suffering from Alzheimer’s and whether it ultimately improves cognition.
Doses will gradually be increased in different subjects in the study to find out what the highest dose of Protollin to take is, the researchers said. They said the drug is yet to be studied nasally and they want to see if it affects the immune system and is safe to use.
The researchers said they aim to find the proper dose to use on Alzheimer’s patients and work to identify a new potential treatment for the disease.
The study is requiring participants who are:
- Between the ages of 60 and 85 who have been diagnosed with early to mild Alzheimer’s disease
- On able to be on a stable medication regimen for 8 weeks before the study and which will be stable during the study
- Not pregnant, lactating or of childbearing potential, which includes being two years post-menopausal for women or surgically sterile
- Amyloid-positive PET scan (if the other criteria are met)
- Able to understand and provide informed consent
The study will take eight visits over a 45-day period. The researchers said participants are not expected to gain any medical benefit from the study, but they will walk away with up to $400 for their time.
For more information on the study, visit the Mass General Brigham website.
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No magic for Disney investors
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business
Disney investors aren’t having as awful a year as Netflix shareholders. But that’s not saying much.
Netflix’s stock has plunged more than 40% this year, ahead of its first quarter earnings release after the closing bell Tuesday. Meanwhile, shares of Disney have dropped nearly 15% so far in 2022. That makes Disney one of the worst performers in the Dow, which is down just 4% this year.
Both companies have been plagued by concerns about streaming competition and the fierce battle for subscribers.
Inflation is a problem, too. A recent report from the United Kingdom showed that consumers are cutting back on streaming services due to worries about rising prices, and UK customers were dropping Disney+ at a faster rate than Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video. (Disney also owns Hulu and the sports streaming service ESPN+.)
Stream dreams have turned to profit nightmares
Despite Disney’s massive library of movies and shows thanks to its own branded studio, as well as Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars creator Lucasfilm, investors are worried that this abundance of content won’t boost streaming subscription growth enough to offset slowdowns in its traditional broadcast and cable TV businesses.
“Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ have the scale and management conviction to over time be a massive global streamer,” said JPMorgan analyst Philip Cusick in a report Tuesday. But he added that “this isn’t necessarily as good a business as Disney used to have in TV.”
Traditional media companies like Disney used to rely a lot more on lucrative advertising sales and affiliate fees from cable companies to carry their channels, but the shift to streaming has upended that model. Investors now are more interested in streaming margins and not merely the bragging rights that come from how many subscribers a company has.
“The market appears to be moving past rewarding media companies, as it did in 2020 and 2021, simply for their forecast of future streaming subscriber growth,” said MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson in a report last month.
“Now it seems that investors are looking further down the income statement — and also, finally, digging through the cash flow statement — to try to determine the underlying steady state profitability of the pivot to Direct-to-Consumer content delivery,” Nathanson added.
Nathanson lowered his price target on Disney in March from $165 a a share to $150 due in part to worries about lower profit margins.
Florida controversy still an issue for Disney
Disney has also come under fire after CEO Bob Chapek initially refused to speak out against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which bans schools from teaching students from kindergarten through the third grade about gender identity and sexual orientation.
Following criticism from Disney workers, Chapek eventually did condemn the law. But some Republicans are now threatening Disney with boycotts while many Democrats feel Chapek’s response came too late and had some pining for the days of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, who was a more outspoken advocate for progressive causes.
Whether or not the Florida controversy is having an actual impact on Disney+ subscriptions, movie and theme park attendance and ratings for Disney-owned ABC and ESPN is up for debate.
However, one analyst noted that the “Don’t Say Gay” issue could also hurt the company in another way, if more liberal Hollywood celebrities decide not to work with the House of Mouse.
“The single most important [Disney] asset is its brand, next is its talent. If the controversy leads to a loss of key creative talent, it would clearly be a negative,” said Loop Capital’s Alan Gould in a report earlier this month.
Whatever happens, it’s clear that Wall Street is not happy with how Disney has performed since Chapek took over from Iger in February 2020.
Disney shares are now hovering near their lowest levels since November 2020. To be sure, Chapek was dealt a bad hand since the start of his tenure coincided with the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States, an event that led to a dramatic slowdown in tourism and leisure activities like going to see movies.
Disney should have a big 2022 at the box office
But some are hopeful that Disney will be able to soon turn things around.
Michael Morris of Guggenheim Securities wrote in a report late last month that the parks business should rebound thanks to new attractions like “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” and “Avengers Campus,” increased visits from foreign travelers to the flagship resorts in Orlando and California and a full reopening of international parks and cruise lines.
And JPMorgan’s Cusick noted Disney’s strong slate of movies this summer and later this year as a positive.
Box office revenue should start to bounce back thanks to the upcoming releases of sequels for Marvel’s Dr. Strange, Thor and Black Panther, the Pixar movie “Lightyear” about the inspiration behind the popular “Toy Story’ character. Also coming is the highly anticipated first sequel to the 2009 hit “Avatar.” (“Avatar 3” will follow in 2024.)
Disney’s Marvel, along with partner Sony, has already proven that film fans will return to theaters in droves for big blockbusters. Last year’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the third-highest grossing movie ever in the US.
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Pop-up rain on the way this week
Almost all of Texoma staying in the 90s
I’ve been saying it all July: High temperatures in the 90s is a good day in Texoma! We’ve already had more than 30 days of 100+ degree heat this summer so any day below the century mark needs to be considering a good one. Saturday saw most of Texoma stay in the 90s and currently all of Texoma is in the 90s for Sunday. The good news is the 90s will stick around through the work week with a chance of some counties seeing a high temperature in the upper 80s on Wednesday!
That’s because a weak cold front is moving into Texoma that will bring some small rain chances as early as Monday evening for a few fringe counties. Tuesday and Wednesday have the better chance for scattered showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Afterwards, a wind shift from the east will keep temperatures stabilized until Friday. Next weekend is looking like it could heat back up to the 100-degree mark. So get out enjoy the cooler temperatures today and through the work week!
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Weekend Meteorologist
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Publicis Groupe's Le Truc led the brand re-launch creative, showcasing Four Seasons personalized, genuine care through "Based on a True Stay" stories
TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today unveiled its new brand creative platform, Luxury Is Our Love Language, celebrating the brand's unique and energetic perspective on the definition of luxury. Developed by Publicis Groupe's NYC-based creative collective, Le Truc, the work highlights the exceptional experiences delivered only by Four Seasons through the deep understanding of their guests and the genuine care of their people.
The collaborative approach between Four Seasons, Le Truc, Starcom, Publicis Canada, and Four Seasons CRM Agency of Record, Hawkeye Canada, was designed to deliver a full 360 platform for the brand's creative re-launch. The creative debuts Four Seasons new branding which is set to roll out across the entire brand portfolio and lines of businesses – from its Hotels and Resorts to Restaurants and Bars to Residential to Retail and to its Private Jet over the next year.
Le Truc brought the creative campaign to life through a comprehensive analysis of Four Seasons guest insights and data. Inspired by real stories of actual Four Seasons guest experiences, reflected in feedback surveys, comments and in conversations with hotel teams – the spots are each "based on a true stay," featuring artful interpretations of moments when passionate Four Seasons teams went above and beyond to provide guests with anticipatory, personalized experiences rooted in generosity, kindness and care.
"The future of luxury will be driven by data and insights and defined by human connection and imagination," said Marc Speichert, Chief Commercial Officer at Four Seasons. "Luxury Is Our Love Language is the embodiment of this vision and an authentic articulation of our values as we continue to evolve and express our brand in new ways. It is a bold creative platform based on our belief that true luxury shouldn't be impersonal or rigid– rather, it's about creating a meaningful sense of belonging through acts of unscripted care and the simple elegance of empathy."
Speichert continues: "Le Truc used data and insights from guest stays to spotlight acts of unparalleled hospitality in action, and the 'Based on a True Stay' spots represent a refreshingly creative portrayal of our renowned brand of luxury with genuine heart."
"We are proud to partner with Four Seasons on the brand's new creative platform, using data led creativity to create truly personalised luxury experiences. Le Truc's vision is to drive creative collaboration and convergence across the most diverse disciplines, enabling modern, desirable and authentic experiences for brands and the consumers they serve," said Arthur Sadoun, Global CEO and Chairman, Publicis Groupe.
To shoot the premiere campaign, Le Truc and Four Seasons worked with acclaimed director Akinola Davies Jr. – winner of the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance for his film "Lizard." From taking a guest's personal logo to new levels in Monogram, to making a budding equestrian's dreams come true in Special Delivery, to bringing the magic of winter right to the guest in First Snow, "Based on a True Stay" stories offer a glimpse into the many ways in which Four Seasons teams go above and beyond for guests every day.
"Four Seasons is an iconic brand synonymous with luxury. Our role was to reimagine how to convey their unique approach to hospitality – in a modern fashion. Throwing aside the tropes of old luxury and capturing the thoughtfulness that elevates guests' experiences above the standard of luxury they might expect from other high-end hotel brands. But in a totally unexpected manner," said Andy Bird, Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer, Le Truc. "We worked really closely with director Akinola Davies Jr. who brought to life the style and modernity that the Four Seasons properties have in abundance. We really wanted people to reappraise what luxury looks like in a hotel, and hopefully we've achieved that."
Starcom led media buying and strategy for the campaign, which will air across digital video, social and digital out-of-home starting August 29. The targeted, high impact multi-million-dollar media spend is the largest by Four Seasons to date, marking the first time the company is supporting brand equity messaging with significant paid media amplification. Starcom additionally facilitated a bespoke partnership with Condé Nast around New York Fashion Week for Vogue's inaugural Vogue World Fashion Experience.
Four Seasons will also build a custom Acts of Love postcard experience at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the lost art of letter writing and connect more closely with their loved ones through their very own acts of thoughtfulness and care. In the spirit of September's fashion focus, Four Seasons is partnering with acclaimed fashion designer, Christian Siriano, to design custom postcards out of his one-of-a-kind sketches.
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Strong partnership support through new investments by Repsol and Monarch and additional investments from Avenue and other existing shareholders
Financial data is expressed in Canadian dollars
MONTRÉAL, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enerkem, a world leader in the production of low-carbon intensity biofuels and circular chemicals from waste materials, announces the closing of a new financing totaling $255 million.
Repsol invests $170 million, of which $75 million is in Enerkem's equity. In doing so, Repsol joins existing shareholder Suncor Energy as a strategic shareholder to accelerate the adoption and deployment of Enerkem's technology and to develop new projects in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
In addition, Monarch Alternative Capital, a new investor, is contributing $30 million to the round while Avenue Capital Group is reinvesting $30 million. Finally, there is $25 million reinvested by some existing shareholders.
Repsol becomes a strategic partner to accelerate Enerkem's deployment in Europe
Repsol is a global multi-energy company operating in 24 countries and leading the energy transition with its ambition of achieving zero net emissions by 2050. For Repsol, this partnership is a natural fit with the technological solution developed by Enerkem.
Since last year, the company has partnered with Enerkem and Agbar to build Ecoplanta Molecular Solutions in El Morrell, near Tarragona, Spain. The plant, scheduled to be operational in 2026, will use Enerkem's technology to process some 400,000 tonnes of non-recyclable solid waste per year and produce close to 240,000 tonnes of methanol. Among over 300 projects submitted by major European industrial groups last year, Ecoplanta Molecular Solutions was one of seven projects selected for financial support from the European Commission, with a confirmed grant of up to €106 million.
"We are pleased to welcome Repsol as a shareholder," said Dominique Boies, Chief Executive Officer of Enerkem. "Repsol is a global multi-energy supplier that will greatly assist in accelerating the deployment of our technology in new markets. Repsol's equity investment in Enerkem strengthens our position as a leader in the renewable fuels and chemicals sectors and in building a circular economy."
"At Repsol, we are truly proud to become a shareholder in Enerkem thus supporting its development to consolidate as a leader in waste gasification technology to produce renewable fuels and chemicals," added Juan Abascal, Executive Director for Industrial Transformation and Circular Economy of Repsol. "We anticipate that its cutting-edge technology, recently recognized by the EU Innovation Fund, will be key to the decarbonization and circularity of the chemical and fuel industry. Enerkem has several projects in different stages of development that will help Repsol accelerate its circular economy initiatives and open new paths for production of low-carbon fuels, synthetic fuels, and renewable chemical products."
Additional support from Monarch Alternative Capital and Avenue Capital Group
Monarch Alternative Capital, a leading investment firm with approximately US$9.5 billion of assets under management, is a new $30 million investor in Enerkem, attracted by the potential of Enerkem's technology to have a tangible impact on greenhouse gas reduction.
"We believe Enerkem's team and technology are uniquely positioned to provide a compelling, scalable solution to some of the world's hardest to decarbonize sectors," said Joseph Citarrella, Managing Principal at Monarch Alternative Capital. "Through our experience in and focus on reducing the carbon footprint of fuels and chemicals, we are delighted to partner with Enerkem and its investors to advance its important strategic objectives."
As an investor in Enerkem since 2020, Avenue Capital Group, through the Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund, is reinvesting over $30 million. The fund promotes investments in private companies and projects with the goal of generating positive and measurable environmental and social impacts as well as financial returns.
"Enerkem continues to be a natural fit with our mission to drive measurable environmental impact," said John Larkin, co-manager of the Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund and Head of Impact Investments. "We are excited to continue to back Enerkem's vision of decarbonizing industrial chemicals while offering a solution to municipal solid waste. Both are critical solutions in a sustainable future. "
These new investors are a great complement to the support of existing Enerkem investors such as Rho Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures, Investissement Québec, Cycle Capital, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Fondaction and Suncor Energy.
"We are privileged to have high-calibre international investors supporting our vision and the deployment of our disruptive technology. These endorsements confirm the added value of our technology in the efficient and sustainable management of residual waste and forest biomass, transforming them into circular chemicals and advanced biofuels for road, air and sea transportation. In this way, we will contribute to decarbonizing sectors of activity that have a large environmental footprint. The geographic expansion of our investor base will help position Enerkem as a leading provider of technology to improve the global environment. We hope that this financing round will have a significant ripple effect on other Quebec and Canadian investors to stimulate innovative clean technologies," concluded Dominique Boies.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as exclusive placement agent to Enerkem Inc. in connection with the financing.
About Enerkem
Enerkem has developed and is marketing its breakthrough technology to produce, from non-recyclable waste, circular chemicals and advanced biofuels intended for hard to decarbonize sectors, such as sustainable aviation and marine fuels. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), Enerkem operates a full-scale commercial demonstration plant in Edmonton, Alberta, as well as an innovation centre in Quebec. A large-scale commercial facility is currently under construction in Varennes, Quebec (Canada) which will use Enerkem's technology. This also applies to agroforestry waste that, like urban waste, can be recycled into new products. Such technology can therefore diversify energy and chemical portfolios, as well as produce greener everyday products. It also provides a smart and sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration. For more information, visit www.enerkem.com, follow us on Twitter @Enerkem or visit our LinkedIn or Facebook page.
About Repsol
Repsol is a global multi-energy supplier that facilitates the transition to a lower-emission energy model. It owns low-emission electricity generation assets and is developing several photovoltaic and wind renewable energy projects. Repsol has set itself the ambitious goal of being a company with zero net emissions by 2050 and has had a circular economy strategy in place since 2016, which it applies throughout the company's value chain, from obtaining raw materials to marketing products and services.
Focused on the circular economy, the company's chemical business will also make a decisive contribution to a more decarbonized economy and is committed to the efficiency of its industrial chemical processes. Its products are used to manufacture everyday objects that improve people's quality of life, well-being, and safety. Its wide range of chemical products extends from base petrochemicals to derivatives, and includes a wide range of polyolefins, all of which are 100% recyclable. The company also has three large petrochemical facilities in Europe where differentiated high value-added products are developed.
For more information, please visit: www.repsol.com
About Monarch Alternative Capital
Monarch Alternative Capital is a global investment firm founded in 2002 with approximately US$9.5 billion in assets under management. Monarch focuses primarily on opportunistic situations across corporate debt, real estate, capital solutions, and other market segments. Monarch draws on the skills and experience of its employees across offices in New York and London. For more information, visit www.monarchlp.com.
About Avenue Sustainable Solutions
The Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund, L.P. seeks to provide creative financing solutions to high-growth companies that can demonstrate a measurable, positive environmental outcome alongside competitive financial returns. For additional information on Avenue Capital Group, which is a global investment firm with assets estimated to be approximately US$11.8 billion as of February 28, 2022, please visit www.avenuecapital.com.
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STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq: WAVE) (Nasdaq First North: ECOWVE) -The shareholders in Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ), reg. no. 559202-9499 (the "Company" or "EcoWave"), are hereby given notice to attend the annual general meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022. The meeting will be held through postal voting only (see below).
Pursuant to the Swedish Act (2022:121) on temporary exceptions to facilitate the execution of general meetings in companies and other associations, the board of directors of the Company has decided that the annual general meeting shall be held without physical presence of shareholders, proxies and/or external parties and that the shareholders shall have only the opportunity to vote by mail prior to the annual general meeting.
EcoWave welcomes all shareholders to exercise their voting rights at the annual general meeting through postal voting as described below. Information on the resolutions passed at the annual general meeting will be published on Thursday, June 30, 2022, as soon as the result of the postal voting has been finally confirmed.
Notice
Shareholders wishing to participate at the meeting must:
i. be entered in the shareholders' register, kept by Euroclear Sweden AB (the Swedish Central Securities Depository & Clearing Organisation), on the record day which is Tuesday, June 21, 2022; and
ii. notify the Company of their attendance no later than Wednesday, June 29, 2022 by casting their postal vote in accordance with the instructions under the heading "Postal voting" below so that the postal voting form is received by Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB no later than that day. Please note that a notification to attend the general meeting can only be done by a postal vote.
A shareholder represented by proxy shall issue a power of attorney. Further instructions regarding this are available below under the heading "Proxy voting".
Nominee registered shares
Shareholders who have their shares registered in the name of a nominee must request temporary entry in the transcription of the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB (so-called voting rights registration) in order to be entitled to participate and vote for their shares at the meeting through postal voting. The shareholder must inform the nominee well in advance of Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at which time the register entry must have been made. Voting rights registration that has been requested by the shareholder at such time that the registration has been completed by the nominee no later than Thursday, June 23, 2022, will, however, be taken into account in the preparation of the share register.
Postal voting
The shareholders may exercise their voting rights at the annual general meeting only by voting in advance, so-called postal voting, in accordance with Section 22 of the Swedish Act (2022:121) on temporary exceptions to facilitate the execution of general meetings in companies and other associations.
A special form shall be used for postal voting. The form will be available on the Company's website, www.ecowavepower.com. The postal voting form is considered as the notification of participation at the annual general meeting.
The completed voting form must be received by Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB no later than Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The form may be submitted by post to Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB, Attn: Hugo Lemaire Månsson, P.O. Box 1050, 101 39 Stockholm, Sweden or via e-mail to hugo.lemairemansson@setterwalls.se.
The shareholder may not provide special instructions or conditions in the voting form. If so, the vote (i.e. the postal vote in its entirety) is invalid. Further instructions and conditions are included in the form for postal voting.
The shareholders may request in the postal voting form that a resolution on one or several of the matters on the proposed agenda below should be deferred to a so-called continued general meeting, which cannot be conducted solely by way of postal voting. Such general meeting shall take place if the annual general meeting so resolves or if shareholders with at least one tenth of all shares in the Company so requests.
Proxy voting
A shareholder represented by proxy shall issue a power of attorney which shall be dated and signed by the shareholder. If the shareholder postal votes by proxy, the power of attorney shall be enclosed to the form. If issued by a legal entity, the power of attorney shall also be accompanied by registration certificate or, if not applicable, equivalent documents of authority. Power of attorney forms for those shareholders wishing to postal vote by proxy will be available on the Company's website www.ecowavepower.com.
Processing of personal data
For information regarding how your personal data is processed in connection with the annual general meeting, please refer to the privacy policy on Euroclear Sweden AB's website, https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf.
Proposed agenda
1. Opening of the meeting and election of chairman of the meeting;
2. Preparation and approval of the voting list;
3. Election of one or two persons who shall approve the minutes of the meeting;
4. Approval of the agenda;
5. Determination of whether the meeting has been duly convened;
6. Submission of the annual report and the auditor's report as well as of the financial statements and the auditor's report;
7. Resolution in respect of adoption of the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet;
8. Resolution in respect of allocation of the Company's result according to the adopted balance sheet;
9. Resolution in respect of the members of the board of directors' and the CEO's discharge from liability;
10. Determination of the number of members of the board of directors as well as of the number of auditors;
11. Determination of the fees payable to the members of the board of directors and the auditors;
12. Election of members of the board of directors and auditors;
13. Resolution on an authorization for the board of directors to increase the share capital;
14. Resolution on an authorization for the board of directors to increase the share capital in the event of an impending takeover bid;
15. Resolution on changes to the articles of association;
16. Resolution on change of terms regarding issued warrants series 2020/2024:A;
17. Resolution on change of terms regarding issued warrants series 2020/2024:B;
18. Closing of the meeting.
Proposed resolutions by the board of directors
Item 1. Election of chairman
Marcus Nivinger (lawyer at Setterwalls Advokatbyrå) is proposed as chairman of the meeting, or if he is unable to attend the meeting, any other person proposed by the board of directors.
Item 2. Preparation and approval of the voting list
The voting list that is proposed for approval is the voting list to be prepared by Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB on behalf of the Company, based on the shareholders' register for the general meeting kept by Euroclear Sweden AB, and postal votes received, and approved by the person(s) appointed to approve the minutes.
Item 3. Election of one or two persons who shall approve the minutes of the meeting
The board of directors proposes that Mats Andersson is to be appointed as person verifying the minutes together with the chairman of the general meeting, or in the event he is prevented from doing so, the person the board of directors appoints instead. The person appointed to verify the minutes shall, apart from approving the minutes of the general meeting together with the chairman of the general meeting, check the voting list and that the result of received votes are correctly reflected in the minutes of the general meeting.
Item 8. Allocation of the Company's result
The board of directors proposes that the Company's result shall be carried forward in new account and that no dividend shall be paid for the financial year 2021.
Item 13. Resolution on an authorization for the board of directors to increase the share capital
The board of directors proposes that the general meeting resolves on an authorization for the board of directors to – for the period up to the next annual general meeting, with or without deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights and at one or more occasions – resolve upon issuance of new shares, warrants and/or convertible debentures. Payment may be made in cash, in kind, through set-off of claims or otherwise be conditional. Deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights shall be allowed in situations where a directed issue is deemed more appropriate for the Company due to timing, commercial or similar reasons, and in order to enable acquisitions.
The chairman of the board of directors, the CEO or a person appointed by the board of directors shall be authorized to make any minor adjustments required to register the resolution with the Swedish Companies Registration Office. A valid resolution requires that the proposal is supported by shareholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast as well as of all shares represented at the meeting.
Item 14. Resolution on an authorization for the board of directors to increase the share capital in the event of an impending takeover bid
The board of directors proposes that the general meeting resolves on an authorization for the board of directors to – for the period up to the next annual general meeting, with or without deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights and at one or more occasions – resolve upon issuance of new shares, warrants and/or convertible debentures. Payment may be made in cash, in kind, through set-off of claims or otherwise be conditional. Deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights shall be allowed in order to prevent an impending takeover bid for shares and / or other share-related instruments in the Company, whereby the subscription price may fall below the market value. The authorization may only be used after completion of the planned delisting of the Company's shares from Nasdaq First North and provided that it does not contravene the Swedish Companies Act (the "Companies Act") or other applicable laws.
The chairman of the board of directors, the CEO or a person appointed by the board of directors shall be authorized to make any minor adjustments required to register the resolution with the Swedish Companies Registration Office. A valid resolution requires that the proposal is supported by shareholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast as well as of all shares represented at the meeting.
Item 15. Resolution on changes to the articles of association
The board of directors proposes that the general meeting resolves on amendments to § 6 of the articles of association with regard to the election of the board of directors members. The proposed changes consist of:
i. a right for Inna Braverman and David Leb to, in connection with the annual general meeting, each appoint one (1) ordinary board member for the period until the end of the next annual general meeting, provided that the board subsequently consists of at least five members, as more than half of the members according to the Companies Act shall be appointed by the general meeting, and
ii. a requirement for consent from both David Leb and Inna Braverman for a valid resolution to amend § 6 of the articles of association.
The chairman of the board of directors, the CEO or a person appointed by the board of directors shall be authorized to make any minor adjustments required to register the resolution with the Swedish Companies Registration Office. A valid resolution requires that the proposal is supported by shareholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast as well as of all shares represented at the meeting.
Item 16. Resolution on change of terms regarding issued Warrant series 2020/2024:A
On the annual general meeting held on June 26, 2020, it was resolved to implement Warrant series 2020/2024:A for employees, consisting of 1,055,845 warrants. Warrants under 2020/2024:A entitle the holder to subscribe for one (1) new share in the Company at an exercise price of SEK 0.02 during the period from June 26, 2024 up to and including December 31, 2024.
The board of directors proposes that the general meeting resolves on changes to the terms of Warrant series 2020/2024:A entailing an extension of the time period during which the warrants may be used for subscription of new shares from June 26, 2024 until and including December 31, 2032.
Complete terms and conditions for Warrant series 2020/2024:A will be available on the Company's website www.ecowavepower.com.
A valid resolution requires that the proposal is supported by shareholders representing at least nine-tenths (9/10) of the votes cast as well as of all shares represented at the meeting. The resolution is subject to the majority requirements in Chapter 16 of the Companies Act.
Proposed resolutions by shareholders
Items 10-12. Election of and remuneration to the board of directors and auditors
The board of directors today consists of the following four (4) ordinary members without deputy members: Mats Andersson (chairman), Elias Jacobson, David Leb and Inna Braverman. It is proposed that the board of directors shall consist of five (5) ordinary members without deputy members until the end of the next annual general meeting. Furthermore, it is proposed that one registered accounting firm shall be elected as auditor.
It is proposed that the fees payable to the board of directors for the period until the end of the next annual general meeting shall amount to a total of SEK 900,000 out of which SEK 300,000 shall be paid to the chairman and SEK 200,000 to each of the other ordinary members, except for Inna Braverman who will receive no board fee. It is proposed that the Company's auditor shall be paid in accordance with approved quotes and invoices.
All current board members are proposed to be re-elected until the end of the next annual general meeting. Mats Andersson is proposed to be re-elected as chairman of the board of directors. Furthermore, an additional board member will be proposed for new election on the meeting. The full list of proposed board members will be included in the postal voting form on the Company´s website at the latest three weeks prior to the meeting.
It is proposed to re-elect the accounting firm Ernst & Young AB (E & Y) as the Company´s auditor. The auditor has notified that Nils Andreas Nyberg will continue as chief auditor.
Item 17. Resolution on change of terms regarding issued Warrant series 2020/2024:B
On the annual general meeting held on June 26, 2020, it was resolved to implement Warrant series 2020/2024:B for board members, consisting of 527,922 warrants. Warrants under 2020/2024:B entitles the holder to subscribe for one (1) new share in the Company at an exercise price of SEK 9.38 during the period from June 26, 2024 up to and including December 31, 2024.
It is proposed that the general meeting resolves on changes to the terms of Warrant series 2020/2024:B, entailing an extension of the time period during which the warrants may be used for subscription of new shares from June 26, 2024 until and including December 31, 2027.
Complete terms and conditions for Warrant series 2020/2024:B will be available on the Company's website www.ecowavepower.com.
A valid resolution requires that the proposal is supported by shareholders representing at least nine-tenths (9/10) of the votes cast as well as of all shares represented at the meeting. The resolution is subject to the majority requirements in Chapter 16 of the Companies Act.
Number of shares and votes in the Company
The total number of shares in the Company at the time of issuance of this notice is 44,394,844. The Company does not hold any of its own shares.
Shareholders' right to request information
The board of directors and the CEO shall, if any shareholder so requests and the board of directors believe that it can be done without material damage to the Company, provide information regarding circumstances that may affect the assessment of an item on the agenda or of the Company's economic situation. Such duty to provide information also comprises the Company's relation to the other group companies, the consolidated financial statements and such circumstances regarding subsidiaries which are set out in the foregoing sentence. A request for such information shall be made in writing no later than on Monday, June 20, 2022. The information will be made available at the Company's office from Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the latest. The information will, from the same date, also be available on the Company's website www.ecowavepower.com. The information will also be sent, within the same period of time, to the shareholder who has requested it and stated its address.
Documentation
The financial accounts, auditor's report, complete proposals and other documents to be dealt with at the general meeting will be kept available at the Company's office no later than three (3) weeks before the meeting. The documents will be sent free of charge to shareholders who so request and state their postal address. The documents will also be made available not later than the aforementioned date on the Company's website www.ecowavepower.com. All the above mentioned documents will also be presented at the general meeting.
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Stockholm, June 1, 2022
The board of directors
About Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ)
Eco Wave Power is a leading onshore wave energy technology company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into green electricity. Eco Wave Power's mission is to assist in the fight against climate change by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves.
Eco Wave Power is recognized as a "Pioneering Technology" by the Israeli Ministry of Energy and was labeled as an "Efficient Solution" by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Eco Wave Power's project in Gibraltar has received funding from the European Union Regional Development Fund and the European Commission's Horizon 2020 framework program. The company has also received the "Global Climate Action Award" from the United Nations.
Eco Wave Power's common shares (ECOWVE) are traded on Nasdaq First North and its ADSs (WAVE) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Vator Securities is the company's Certified Advisor (+46 8 580 065 99, ca@vatorsec.se).
Read more about Eco Wave Power at: www.ecowavepower.com.
Information on, or accessible through, the website mentioned above does not form part of this press release.
For more information, please contact:
Inna Braverman, CEO
inna@ecowavepower.com
+97235094017
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Investor Contact:
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FNK IR
+1.646.809.2183
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Woman, 88, killed in alligator attack while gardening
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - An 88-year-old woman from South Carolina is dead after she was attacked by an alligator, according to sheriff’s officials.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and other emergency services responded to the scene of an alligator attack in Sun City on Monday. They say they received a call around 11:15 a.m. reporting a large alligator near the edge of a pond in the community guarding what was believed to be a person.
Emergency services arrived and located the alligator, as well as a deceased person, WTOC reports.
According to the sheriff’s office and the South Carolina Department of Resources, the victim has been identified as 88-year-old Nancy A. Becker, of Sun City. Officials believe she was gardening near the pond and slipped into the water.
The alligator has since been removed from the pond and euthanized, according to officials.
Word of the attack spread quickly throughout the community, as some saw the large police, EMS and fire truck presence at the scene. Others said they got alerts from the sheriff’s office that there had been a fatal attack.
A sheriff’s deputy said there are around 200 lagoons and ponds in the Sun City community and that the assumption should be there are alligators in most of those bodies of water.
Several residents said they’re very aware of that constant danger and always have an eye out for alligators.
“Oh, they’re very fast, anywhere from 15 to 30 miles an hour on land, and they can climb,” Marvin Margolies said.
“You’ve got to be real careful where you walk your dogs. You don’t leave your dogs out at night,” Alan Rosenthal said.
The Department of Resources and the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office is investigating the incident.
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LEWISTON, Maine, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac provides an extended weather forecast that helps people plan ahead. This year, with the extreme summer weather conditions broiling the country, and the growing concern over the rising costs of heating oil, Farmers' Almanac is releasing its winter weather forecast earlier than ever. The 2023 Farmers' Almanac, which hits the store shelves on August 15, is warning readers that this winter will be filled with plenty of shaking, shivering, and shoveling.
How Cold?
Shivery temperatures are predicted to rattle warm weather seekers in the Southeast and South Central states, but the real shivers might send people in the Great Lakes, Northeast, and North Central regions hibernating. According to the Almanac, the North Central states are forecast to experience extremely cold temperatures, (possibly 40° below zero!)—especially during mid-January.
Areas in the western half of the country should escape major shivers, with an overall forecast of brisk temperatures predicted in the Northwest and mild temperatures in the Southwest.
Shovel Worthy
The Farmers' Almanac suggests a stormy winter is on schedule especially for the eastern half of the country. For some areas this may mean snow, but for others it will result in more slush and mush.
January 2023 looks to be the stormiest for many areas including Texas and Oklahoma, where heavy snow is predicted during the first week. Unfortunately, a dry winter is predicted for the Southwest states, which won't help the drought situation.
Year-Long Guide to Great Living
The 2023 Farmers' Almanac offers 16 months of weather predictions starting with September 2022 going through December 2023. The new 2023 edition features many elements redesigned, including weather maps for all four seasons.
Last year, the Almanac predicted many of the 2021-2022 winter storms, most notably: the early-season nor'easter in the end of October, and the unusual blizzard in the last week of April (in parts of Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas).
More information at FarmersAlmanac.com
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy will issue its first-quarter financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Monday, May 9, in a news release to be posted on the company's website at duke-energy.com/investors.
An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss first-quarter 2022 financial results and other business and financial updates.
The conference call will be hosted by Lynn Good, chair, president and chief executive officer, and Steve Young, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
The call can be accessed via the investors' section (duke-energy.com/investors) of Duke Energy's website or by dialing 833.927.1758 in the U.S. or 929.526.1599 outside the U.S. The confirmation code is 527418. Please call 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
A recording of the webcast with a transcript will be available on the investors' section of the company's website by May 10.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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This award spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions.
BURLINGAME, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, selected ReverseLogix as a recipient of the Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2022.
The Top Supply Chain Projects (formerly known as SDCE 100) spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across a range of supply chain functions.
ReverseLogix was selected for this honor due to the impact of its work with Amer Sports, an international sports goods company with brands that include Salomon, Atomic, and Wilson. The ReverseLogix returns management system (RMS) was implemented at the Amer Sports' winter sports distribution center in Ogden, Utah to improve the speed and efficiency of B2C product returns.
Today, Amer Sports leverages the ReverseLogix RMS to automatically handle previously manual returns processes, and the team estimates it has doubled the volume of B2C returns they can process. Better visibility into returns processing has ensured the right employees are assigned to the right work, and the intuitive platform has allowed teams to scale up and down with the seasons. In addition, Amer Sports gained better data on return reasons and frequency, informing better decision making about what could be done to reduce returns overall.
"We're thrilled to earn this award, and even more proud of the significant improvements Amer Sports has experienced with our returns management technology," said Gaurav Saran, CEO and founder of ReverseLogix. "Sophisticated brands are looking at ways to manage returns more efficiently and how to reduce returns in the first place, both of which build more agile and resilient supply chains."
"The past 18 months have been a tumultuous time for U.S. supply chains," says Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. "But, the core reason today's supply chains haven't completely fallen apart is because solutions providers have been working diligently to partner with customers and clients to streamline processes, implement emerging technology and deliver results that improve bottom lines and the environment. For many of these collaborations, it's about achieving full visibility, complete forecasting, end-to-end leverage and the ultimate in sustainability."
Go to https://sdce.me/5s59mx to view the full list of this year's Top Supply Chain Project winners. Go to www.SDCExec.com/awards to learn more about upcoming Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics are also home to L.I.N.K. and L.I.N.K. Educate podcast channels, L.I.N.K. Live, SCN Summit, SupplyChainLearningCenter.com and more. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.
ReverseLogix is the only end-to-end, centralized, and fully integrated returns management system built specifically for retail, ecommerce, manufacturing and 3PL organizations. Whether B2B, B2C or hybrid, the ReverseLogix platform facilitates, manages, and reports on the entire returns' lifecycle. Organizations that rely on ReverseLogix deliver a vastly superior customer returns experience, save employee time with faster workflows, and increase profits with 360⁰ insight into returns data. For more information, visit https://www.reverselogix.com/
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Europe's biggest communication service provider chooses Google Cloud for first cloud-native trials in network and data analytics
BONN, Germany and SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud today announced a new expanded partnership to define a joint roadmap for the telecommunications industry by bringing the power of the cloud closer to mobile and connected devices at the edge of Deutsche Telekom's network.
Communication service providers are reimagining their network infrastructures with companies like Google Cloud to develop new network deployment models. By creating more secure, reliable, and scalable cloud-native networks, companies like Deutsche Telekom are better positioned to deliver elastic, high-capacity, high-bandwidth, and low-latency connectivity and value added services to their customers.
The first step of this expanded partnership between Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud will focus on the following areas:
- Core Network Services: Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud will jointly pilot several network services such as 5G Standalone in Austria, as well as remote packet gateway functions, leveraging Google Cloud and Google Distributed Cloud Edge, a fully managed product that brings Google Cloud's infrastructure and services closer to where data is being generated and consumed.
- Network Analytics: Through Google Cloud's extensive expertise in data analytics, Deutsche Telekom will gain an even-deeper understanding of its networks to achieve accurate planning, optimized operations, and better customer experience management. Deutsche Telekom will pilot several use cases regarding anomaly detection, performance counter, and trace data in a first step in utilizing data-driven operations and automated workflows with open, Kubernetes-based solutions offered by Google Cloud.
- Customer Experience Analytics: Deutsche Telekom will trial Google Cloud's data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions in a joint proof of concept in order to improve actionable insights and better understanding of customer needs and optimize offerings.
"At Deutsche Telekom we are implementing our Leading Digital Telco strategy by investing in best-in-class network infrastructure and by establishing cloud-based service platforms," said Claudia Nemat, board member of Deutsche Telekom. "We are excited to expand our partnership with Google Cloud by conducting trials in key areas that will allow us to more rapidly innovate and launch new services and customer experiences."
"Communication service providers are increasingly looking for cloud-native solutions to advance the deployment of network functions and drive automation, elasticity, and scalability," said Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud. "We believe our partnership with Deutsche Telekom will deliver significantly improved experiences for end users that will ultimately raise the standard for the telecommunications industry."
Deutsche Telekom has been working with Google for many years. In autumn 2021, Deutsche Telekom's T-Systems teamed up with Google Cloud to build and deliver sovereign cloud services to German public sector, enterprises, and healthcare firms. The first joint solution is already available to T-Systems customers.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies, with some 248 million mobile customers, 26 million fixed-network lines, and 22 million broadband lines. We provide fixed-network/broadband, mobile communications, Internet, and IPTV products and services for consumers, and information and communication technology (ICT) solutions for business and corporate customers. Deutsche Telekom is present in more than 50 countries. With a staff of some 216,500 employees throughout the world, we generated revenue of 108,8 billion Euros in the 2021 financial year. (All figures taken from the 2021 Annual Report)
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology – all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three hours before Wednesday night’s game, with his club last in the majors in batting average, slugging percentage and runs, first-year Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Joe Mather sat in the visitor’s dugout at Nationals Park and acknowledged: “There’s probably a little pressing.”
A little while later, in the visitor’s clubhouse, rookie Seth Beer considered the state of Arizona’s offense and offered this analysis: “That’s just baseball — that’s why we love this game and that’s why we hate it. But the more we can continue to get opportunities to be a thereat is when things will start to go our way. We’ve got to keep that mentality and things will start happening.”
They sure did — for a day, anyway.
Beer’s three hits and three RBIs, along with Daulton Varsho’s two-run homer to cap a lengthy at-bat, propelled the dormant Diamondbacks to more than double their previous highest output of 2022 in an 11-2 victory over the Washington Nationals after a pregame parachuting display caused a scare at the nearby U.S. Capitol.
Arizona entered with a 3-8 record, thanks largely to its woes at the plate, including just 22 runs — two per game. They hadn’t pushed across more than five runs in any contest and tallied a grand total of one across 18 innings while getting swept in a doubleheader Tuesday.
“We didn’t let up. We kept going, kept putting guys on, kept getting those big hits,” Beer said after raising his average to .438.
One at-bat in particular stood out: Varsho’s in the fourth against Erick Fedde (1-1).
Varsho saw 11 pitches in all, fouling off eight, before sending an 89 mph cutter over the wall.
“You can just tell by (his) body language,” Varsho said about Fedde. “He was getting a little frustrated that I was wasn’t kind of swinging and missing or just putting the ball in play.”
Beer said that was “uplifting” to the team.
“In the dugout, when you see a guy compete in an at-bat like that and not give in — that’s kind of what we’re going for.”
Fedde’s take: “I showed him every pitch I have.”
The right-hander’s evening ended one single later. His line: 3 1/3 innings, six unearned runs.
The Diamondbacks’ 10 hits were spread out, with at least one apiece for seven of the nine players in the starting lineup.
“They didn’t swing and miss,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.
It was 4-0 after the third, 8-0 after the fourth, 11-0 after the fifth.
“We knew that with the grind upon us … that something like this was going to take place,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said, “and we were going to find our way into a big night.”
The output was far more than Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (1-0) needed. The right-hander went six innings, giving up one run and a half-dozen hits. He hadn’t allowed a run in 9 1/3 innings over his other two starts this season and his ERA is 0.59.
“Everybody came out with great energy tonight,” Kelly said. “It was a lot of fun, just being in the dugout.”
BEER’S DAY
Beer’s father, Mike — “Big Mike,” the son said with a smile — lives in Atlanta and was on a business trip about a 1 1/2-hour drive away from D.C., so he made the trip to be at the ballpark.
“Just to look up in the crowd … and I saw him, just with the biggest grin on his face — that’s what it’s all about,” Seth Beer said. “He followed this dream for me for a long, long time and to kind of live in the moment with him was awesome.”
CAPITOL EVACUATION
The U.S. Capitol, a little more than a mile from the ballpark, briefly was evacuated shortly before the game because police said an aircraft posed “a probable threat” — but it turned out the plane was carrying members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, who parachuted into Nationals Park as part of Military Appreciation Night.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Nationals: 1B Josh Bell left after the third inning because his left knee “tightened up,” he said. He’ll have an MRI exam on Thursday. … LHP Sean Doolittle went on the 10-day IL with a sprained left elbow. The 35-year-old Doolittle felt sore during an appearance Tuesday.
UP NEXT
In Thursday’s series finale, Washington LHP Josh Rogers (1-1, 3.72 ERA) faces Arizona RHP Zach Davies (0-1, 5.79).
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Oro, Inc., marks 10th anniversary with global digital commerce event
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oro, Inc., the pioneering ecommerce leader behind OroCommerce, the No.1 open source B2B digital commerce platform, today announced the eagerly awaited return of its flagship digital commerce event, OroVibe. The landmark celebration will be held in Paris on Thursday, October 6 2022 — and for the first time will be followed next year with a North American OroVibe event to mark the Oro's ecosystem rapid global expansion.
The eagerly awaited gatherings come as Oro marks its 10th anniversary, and will celebrate Oro's fast-growing community while giving hundreds of today's top B2B, B2C, and B2X merchants an opportunity to learn more about Oro's industry-leading solutions. OroVibe will feature a packed agenda including keynotes and panels where attendees will learn about new and improved Oro features and the latest B2B trends and digital commerce strategies. Oro customers will also be invited to take the stage and share their experiences and digitization stories — all while networking with eCommerce thought leaders and B2B peers from around the world.
This year's OroVibe will also host the 2022 Oro Brilliance Awards, celebrating the most innovative and successful B2B leaders from a range of industries. The prestigious awards will honor the most creative and effective deployments of Oro's digital commerce solutions, and also recognize the partnerships and collaborations that unlocked value for B2B merchants and their customers over the past year.
Later next year, Oro will also host the first-ever North American OroVibe event, marking the company's rapid expansion in the United States and the broader region. Like its European counterpart, the U.S. OroVibe will bring together top B2B and eCommerce leaders from around the world, and will honor Oro's customers, partners, and the continent's thriving B2B eCommerce sector.
"We're celebrating Oro's 10th anniversary this year, and there's no better way to do that than by bringing back OroVibe," said Yoav Kutner, Oro CEO and co-founder. "Digital merchants have faced big challenges in recent years, and OroVibe is a space where B2B eCommerce leaders can come together to get inspired, build relationships, and share new strategies for success. We're looking forward to reconnecting with our entire ecosystem — including valued customers, trusted partners, and friends from across a wide range of industries."
OroVibe will be held at Verso in Paris on Thursday, October 6 2022. Full details about the inaugural U.S. OroVibe will be published later in the year. Register now to reserve your spot.
About Oro, Inc.
Oro, Inc. offers a suite of open-source commerce applications: OroCommerce, the B2B eCommerce platform purpose-built for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and brands; OroMarketplace, the analyst-recognized marketplace management platform for all business use cases; OroCRM, the industry's most flexible multi-channel CRM solution; and OroPlatform, a streamlined solution for developers of custom business applications. Oro's founders previously founded Magento and have deep experience in the eCommerce industry. They include Yoav Kutner, CEO; Dima Soroka, Chief Technology Officer; and Roy Rubin, director of Oro's advisory board. For more information on OroCommerce, visit https://oroinc.com/b2b-ecommerce/.
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Liz Weston: Small home fixes can have a big impact on safety
By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet
Home hazards can have costly consequences, like fires, flooding, injuries and death. But preventing accidents or disasters or minimizing the damage when they happen isn’t as expensive as you might think. Small fixes that typically cost $200 or less can have a big impact on home safety. Reduce your fire risks by adding mesh over vents to deflect embers and clearing vegetation close to your house. Lessen fall dangers by securing objects. Decrease water damage by installing sensors. And avoid getting food poisoning from eating spoiled foods by placing thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer to detect the correct temperature. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/11/liz-weston-small-home-fixes-can-have-a-big-impact-on-safety/ | 2022-04-11T12:59:42Z |
3-year-old struck, killed in driveway in Ohio
Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
CANTON, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 3-year-old boy was struck and killed in a driveway in Ohio on Saturday, police said.
According to Canton police, Malachi Williams was struck by a vehicle in the driveway, and his mother called 911. He was rushed to the hospital before first responders arrived.
Sadly, Malachi was pronounced dead at the hospital.
According to police, the driver remained on scene following the crash and is cooperating with the investigation. The driver was not publicly identified.
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ORRVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) will release its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. A press release, including financial statements and segment information, supplemental materials, pre-recorded management remarks, and a transcript of the pre-recorded remarks will be available at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will webcast a live question and answer session with Mark Smucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tucker Marshall, Chief Financial Officer, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that date.
The Company will participate in the 2022 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference and invites interested parties to join its webcast on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
The live webcasts, replays, and other materials for both events can be accessed at the Company's website: investors.jmsmucker.com.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a diverse portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets and is found in nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker's® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer preferences and acting responsibly, we will continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein except for Rachael Ray®, a registered trademark of Ray Marks II LLC, which is used under license.
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MRTX, BZFD, CRGE, HQY, and ASO.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Every day billions of people depend on wild flora and fauna to obtain food, medicine and energy. But a new United Nations-backed report says that overexploitation, climate change, pollution and deforestation are pushing one million species towards extinction.
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services – or IPBES – report said Friday that unless humankind improves the sustainable use of nature, the Earth is on its way to losing 12% of its wild tree species, over a thousand wild mammal species and almost 450 species of sharks and rays, among other irreparable harm.
Humans use about 50,000 wild species routinely and 1 out of 5 people of the world’s 7.9 billion population depend on those species for food and income, the report said. 1 in 3 people rely on fuel wood for cooking, the number even higher in Africa.
“It’s essential that those uses be sustainable because you need them to be there for your children and grandchildren. So when uses of wild species become unsustainable, it’s bad for the species, it’s bad for the ecosystem and it’s bad for the people,” report co-chair Marla R. Emery of the United States told The Associated Press.
Beyond the gloomy picture, the report also provides recommendations for policymakers and examples for the sustainable use of wild fauna and flora. A central point should be to secure tenure rights for Indigenous and local peoples, who have historically made sustainable use of wild species, the report said.
According to the study, Indigenous peoples occupy around 38,000,000 square kilometers (14,600,000 square miles) of land in 87 countries, equivalent to about 40% of terrestrial conserved areas.
“Their lands tend to be doing better in sustainability than other lands. And the common thread is the ability to continue to engage in customary practices,” said Emery, who is also a researcher with the U.S. Forest Service.
Emery argued it is essential to secure national and international systems, such as education, that promote the preservation of Indigenous languages, as it maintains the ability for older members to transfer traditional knowledge about sustainable practices to new generations.
An example of good practice is fishing arapaima, one of the world’s largest freshwater fish, in Brazil’s Amazon, co-chair of the report Jean-Marc Fromentin of France told the AP.
“It was a move from an unsustainable to a sustainable situation,” Fromentin said. “Some communities in Brazil created community-based management and then called some scientists to learn more about the fish’s biology and to put in place an efficient monitoring system. It worked so well that the model went to other communities and countries like Peru.”
Gregorio Mirabal, the head of Coordinator of the Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin, who did not take part in the report, told the AP there had been already several U.N. studies stressing the importance of biodiversity and the threats posed by climate change, but they don’t bring about solutions.
The Indigenous leader mentioned growing problems in the region such as water contamination from mercury used in illegal mining and oil spillages. Moreover, those who oppose these practices face violence, such as the recent murder of an Indigenous warrior in a mining area, in Venezuela.
“There is irrational exploitation of natural resources in the Amazon, but there is no social investment to improve the health, educational, cultural and food situation of the Indigenous peoples,” Mirabal said.
The report was approved by representatives of the 139 member countries gathered this week in Bonn, Germany. It involved dozens of experts, from scientists to holders of Indigenous knowledge. IPBES is an independent intergovernmental body and is not part of the U.N. system, but it has the support of the United Nations Environment Programme and other bodies.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Biden administration wants to get Paxlovid, the COVID-19 antiviral pill, into the hands of more Americans.
On Tuesday, White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha detailed the latest effort to expand access to the COVID antiviral pill.
“Paxlovid is a really important step in our ability to fight this pandemic,” Jha said.
The Biden administration says it will work with Pfizer to accelerate the production and distribution of Paxlovid to pharmacies across the country.
“It has an enormously beneficial impact, reduces hospitalizations by more than 90%,” Jha said.
The free antiviral drugs will be available at more than 30,000 locations. The administration believes greater availability will boost awareness and use.
A lot more people are eligible and would benefit than I think people think,” Jha said.
But while the administration has the funding for this first order, they may need more money from Congress to purchase more.
“Given our federal budget, it’s a small amount to ask that we provide money for these therapeutics,” Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said.
Schumer says additional COVID funding is a necessity in the U.S to prevent Americans from going back into lockdown.
“Senate Republicans should work with us to quickly pass another round of COVID funding. It’s not more complicated than that,” Schumer said.
But Republicans like Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) aren’t sure the funding is needed.
“What’s the administration going to spend it on?” Kennedy asked.
“There’s so much money sloshing around in the federal government right now, that if you look carefully, we need to be repurposing,” Braun said.
Without the funding, the administration warns the U.S. will fall behind not just with the pills but other COVID treatments. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/white-house-announces-push-to-produce-and-distribute-covid-antiviral-pill/ | 2022-04-26T23:59:02Z |
MEXICO CITY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the second quarter of 2022.
- Period-end and average occupancy were 97.8 and 97.3 percent, respectively.
- Net effective rents on rollover were 19.6 percent.
- Weighted average customer retention was 88.8 percent.
- Same store cash NOI was 5.1 percent.
- Published our ESG Report.
- Aligned with Prologis to meet our net zero emissions goal by 2040.
Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 2.2464 (US$0.1110) for the quarter compared with Ps. 2.9855 (US$0.1484) for the same period in 2021.
Funds from operations (FFO), as modified by FIBRA Prologis per CBFI, was Ps. 0.9198 (US$0.0457) for the quarter compared with Ps. 0.8625 (US$0.0424) for the same period in 2021.
"Today, we announced strong and solid second quarter 2022 financial and operational results. These results once more prove our strong and sustainable business model," said Luis Gutiérrez, president, Latin America, Prologis.
As of June 30, 2022, FIBRA Prologis' leverage was 28.7 percent and liquidity was approximately Ps. 6.1 billion (US$305 million), which included Ps. 5.4 billion (US$270 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 707 million (US$35 million) of unrestricted cash.
FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:
- Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET.
- Access the live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events.
- Dial in: +1 888 330 2384 or +1 240 789 2701 and enter Passcode 3140861.
A telephonic replay will be available July 20 - August 9 at +1 800 770 2030 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 647 362 9199 from all other countries using conference code 3140861. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 227 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.4 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
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-- Combined Organizations Plan to Expand Adoption of Innovative Dental Treatment Isolation Technology --
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solmetex, LLC, the dental industry's leading provider of amalgam separators and other waste compliance products, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of DryShield®, a dental innovator of in-treatment patient isolation products, combining high suction evacuation, bite block, tongue shield and oral pathway protector into one technology. DryShield enables dental practices to treat patients more efficiently, while bringing a new level of comfort to patients in procedure. With Solmetex's recently announced acquisition of Sterisil, a leading innovator of dental unit water line infection control products, the combined company will result in a diversified business and category leader in dental water treatment and patient safety management for the U.S. and global dental markets. This includes a commitment to strengthen and expand partnerships based on assisting both individual dental practices and Dental Service Organizations in managing highly efficient businesses with patient safety at the forefront.
DryShield brings a history of innovation in the development of dental technologies designed to bring unmatched levels of ease, comfort and safety to dentists and their patients and, as part of the Solmetex offering, will expand its continued focus on developing and implementing treatment focused technologies.
Gene Dorff, Solmetex Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This is a transformational time for Solmetex and the addition of DryShield to our platform will ensure growth and expansion into other technology areas where we believe Solmetex will be successful. We will continue to deliver excellent customer service, and high-quality, reliable products to all of our business partners and the patient populations they serve. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the team to execute our future growth plans."
Dr. Lan Nguyen, DryShield founder, added, "We have worked diligently to stay close to our community of dentists when developing DryShield. We believe Solmetex is perfectly positioned to expand adoption and usage of this treatment changing technology, with the leadership, organization, and resources to help us achieve our next phase of growth."
Thien Nguyen, DryShield co-founder/CEO, offered, "We are excited to work with the Solmetex team to accelerate and scale DryShield across the dental industry markets both domestically and internationally. Solmetex brings a world-class organization and complementary set of capabilities, including commercial and financial resources to take DryShield to the next level."
Solmetex is a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners ("Avista"), which together with other shareholders, is providing equity capital, operational oversight, and strategic counsel to help ensure the success of the newly combined company.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Solmetex provides waste management services through a series of specialized processes and systems that cost-effectively remove mercury from the waste stream and offers additional dental waste solutions. The company's NXT Hg5™ Series of Amalgam Separators and recycling program, which treat dental wastewater, is highly regarded as the best solution for regulatory compliance. Solmetex is widely recognized as the single trusted source for comprehensive environmental solutions for the dental waste needs. For further information, visit www.solmetex.com.
The flagship DryShield solution is a patented autoclavable isolation system that combines all the tasks of a high-suction evacuator, bite block, dry angles, cotton rolls, and gauze in one sleek device. This intelligent breakthrough in isolation was the result of years of R&D innovation, designed by a dentist for dentists. We then listened to our customer community and introduced the single-use mouthpiece option to serve the needs of certain hospitals, government organizations, and practices in need of the added convenience. DryShield represents a commitment to creating new products that dentists see value from every day. For more information, visit www.dryshield.com.
Founded in 2005, Avista Capital is a leading New York-based private equity firm with nearly $8 billion invested in more than 40 growth-oriented healthcare businesses globally. Avista partners with businesses that feature strong management teams, stable cash flows and robust growth prospects – targeting product and technology businesses with clear scale potential across six sub-sectors experiencing strong tailwinds. The team is supported by a group of seasoned Strategic Executives enhancing the entire investment process through strategic insight, operational oversight, and senior counsel, which helps drive growth and performance, while fostering sustainable businesses and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.avistacap.com.
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Kristin Ansted
Solmetex, Director of Digital, Trade & Compliance
kansted@solmetex.com #508-466-3287
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Kekst CNC
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Vehicle thefts on the rise on the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Thefts are on the rise on the Suncoast. The Sarasota and Bradenton Police Departments and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office are reporting a major increase in vehicle burglaries this year.
According to Captain Robert Armstrong, there have been 220 of them reported in Sarasota. However, the shocking part is 183 of those were due to people leaving their car doors unlocked- that’s 83%.
According to Bradenton Police Department’s Public Information Officer Meredith Frameli, there were multiple reports of people spotted trying to open doors of vehicles. Once the perpetrators were noticed they ran away.
However, one Bradenton man wasn’t so lucky.
Justin Hartuniewicz was at home scrolling social media when he received an alert from his home security system that someone was on his property. When he checked the camera’s a stranger was lurking in his carport.
Hartuniewicz immediately called 9-1-1. However, he was shocked when the man opened his car door as he thought it was locked. Within a few seconds the thief took a fanny pack containing approximately $100 as well as his wallet.
When Hartuniewicz realized what was going on he pushed a button on his car keys causing the car to make a sound. The thief quickly ran away dropping Hartuniewicz’s wallet but keeping the fanny pack.
“It definitely felt violating,” said Hartuniewicz. “I did not like seeing someone on my property going through my stuff.”
While he could’ve sworn he locked his door, apparently unlocked doors are the cause of most vehicle burglaries.
“What we’re seeing is a lot of criminals that are going to break into these cars are very opportunistic,” said Capt. Robert Armstrong. “They’re going to be pulling on door handles, they’re going to look for those cars that are unlocked, and they’re going to take all your valuables.”
Even though the theft at Hartuniewicz’s residence took place in the dark, Meredith Frameli explained it can happen at all hours of the day.
“Unlocked vehicles aren’t just a problem when cars are at home at night. We’d like to remind drivers that they need to lock up all the time, including when they - for example - are watching their kids play sports in the afternoon, or when they’re walking in local parks, etc,” said Frameli.
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Performances of the critically acclaimed improv comedy sensation begin Nov. 10
Tickets on sale Sept. 14
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Before "Hamilton" . . . Before "In the Heights" . . . there was FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME. From producer Lin-Manuel Miranda and fresh from Broadway, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME brings hip-hop improv to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas on Nov. 10. Recipient of a 2020 Special Tony Award®, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, directed by Thomas Kail, is a non-stop blend of hip-hop, improvisational comedy, music, and vocal stylings.
"Freestyle Love Supreme is an exciting addition to our entertainment lineup and furthers our commitment to providing new and unmatched offerings for our guests," said Patrick Nichols, president and chief operating officer of the Venetian Resort Las Vegas. "The show is completely driven by audience interaction, which provides an unexpected element and a new experience every night."
Taking the stage in The Summit Showroom for FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME at The Venetian Resort will be Simone Acosta AKA "Sims;" Andrew Bancroft AKA "Jelly Donut;" Richard Baskin, Jr. AKA "Rich Midway;" Jay C. Ellis AKA "Jellis J;" Kaila Mullady AKA "Kaiser Rözé;" Morgan Reilly AKA "Hummingbird;" and Dizzy Senze AKA "Dizzy." In addition, the cast will have a rotating roster of special guests at select performances.
This cast of talented performers will provide non-stop action throughout the 90-minute show, spinning suggestions from the audience into humorous bits, instantaneous songs and riffs, and fully realized musical numbers. No two shows are ever the same.
"Some of my most fulfilling creative moments have come from working on Freestyle Love Supreme and I'm excited to see its next chapter unfold on the Las Vegas Strip at The Venetian Resort," said Lin-Manuel Miranda. "This show consistently surprises the performers and the audience and I'm certain the Las Vegas crowd will bring an added element of excitement that we haven't seen before."
The electrifying vocals of the performers – from singing to rapping to beat-boxing with harmonies and freestyle flow – are backed by tight tunes from keyboards and human percussion. Conceived by Anthony Veneziale and created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME pays homage to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," with a nod to musical roots in jazz, soul, blues and hip-hop.
Performances will run Wednesdays – Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. Grazie® Rewards members receive access to a special pre-sale beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. PDT. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. PDT. Tickets start at $57.45 and can be purchased at venetianlasvegas.com, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.
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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is comprised of three all-suite towers: The Venetian, The Palazzo, and Venezia. The iconic resort experience is marked by a commitment to sophisticated play and light-hearted luxury, with world-class restaurants from celebrated chefs; the rejuvenating Canyon Ranch spa + fitness; a five-acre pool and garden deck inspired by the Italian Riviera including TAO Beach Dayclub, a Balinese-inspired tropical oasis; two landmark casinos and a poker room; TAO Nightclub; and unparalleled retail experiences at Grand Canal Shoppes. A premier events and conference center, the resort is home to more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting, exposition, and convention space. The Venetian Resort offers Grazie® Rewards, a resort-wide loyalty program that provides guests with access and benefits based on their activities throughout the resort and casinos, including slots, table games, hotel, food and beverage outlets, and retail.
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Bank Foundation Continues to Raise Funds to Achieve Greater Equality and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs of Color
FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Freedom Bank of Virginia (OTCQX: FDVA) announced today it will be hosting its first annual Freedom Bank Foundation Gala on Thursday, September 29 at Window Plaza in the Reston Town Center. The Gala will raise funds to promote economic inclusion in the local community and build on the exciting work the Freedom Bank Foundation has engaged in with the Community Business Partnership (CBP). The Foundation teamed with the CBP to launch the NOVA Freedom Fund which provides financing and technical assistance for minorities and entrepreneurs of color in the DC Region.
"We are thrilled to host the Freedom Bank Foundation Gala at the beautiful window plaza in the newest phase of the Reston Town Center. We are very thankful to Platinum Sponsor, Boston Properties, who generously donated the amazing venue for the event. It will be a fun evening focused on raising awareness and funds to increase economic inclusion and make our communities, more vibrant, and more equitable. We have already seen the fruits of the Foundation's work with the help of the CBP through the NOVA Freedom Fund. The Fund has assisted several local business owners transform their trajectory with essential funding to help their business grow and thrive," said Joe Thomas, President and CEO. "We invite our clients, vendor partners and community members to take advantage of the numerous ways to participate in the Gala as a sponsor, live auction donor or ticket holder to help the Foundation fulfil its critical mission," continued Mr. Thomas.
The Freedom Bank Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Businesses or individuals who are interested in attending or learning more about the Gala or the Foundation are asked to contact freedombankfoundation@freedom.bank or visit freedom.bank/foundation.
Freedom Bank (OTCQX: FDVA) is a next-generation community bank, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, offering commercial banking, personal banking, and mortgage banking solutions using banker expertise and innovative technology to build lead relationships with clients. Focusing on businesses, real estate owners, and professionals, Freedom Bank concentrates on key industry verticals to deliver unique, sector-specific solutions to help clients meet their goals and realize their dreams. Freedom Bank has sales office locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Reston, Manassas, and Chantilly, VA. The Freedom Bank Mortgage Division is headquartered in Chantilly, VA and the Freedom Bank Small Business Lending Division is headquartered in Harrison, NY. For information about Freedom Bank, visit our website at www.freedom.bank.
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Joseph J. Thomas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 703-667-4161
Email: jthomas@freedom.bank
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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality, a global pioneer in 3D printing, enters a partnership today with Forward AM, the brand of BASF 3D Printing Solutions, to expand professional-grade 3D printing applications. Creality also launches the fully-enclosed FDM 3D printer Sermoon D3 featuring HP-ULTRA, a high-end filament series Creality co-developed with Forward AM specifically designed for Creality 3D printers.
Creality and Forward AM will leverage each other's capabilities to jointly develop and promote co-branded filament series including HP-ULTRA PLA and ABS, which the two companies have tested and optimized for the best performance on Creality's professional-grade 3D printers. The two parties will also work closely to explore innovative additive manufacturing applications in industries including general manufacturing, automotive, medical and education, accelerating the additive manufacturing industrialization.
"BASF is a global giant with profound industry experience in the field of materials, and Creality has long been focusing on 3D printing with a leading influence in the global 3D printing industry," said Fred Liu, Co-founder and Executive Director of Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology. "The strategic cooperation between the two parties on 3D printing filaments expands the application scenarios of professional-grade 3D printers, and Sermoon D3 is the latest outcome of the cooperation."
"BASF and Creality are highly compatible in the vision of promoting the industrialization of additive manufacturing, and decided to join hands to enter the professional-grade additive manufacturing market and deliver solutions for professional and industrial clients," said Dr. Chen Li, Head of Business Management and Operations, BASF 3D Printing Solutions Asia Pacific. "I believe the cooperation will provide clients with more professional, more cost-effective and more widely applied additive manufacturing solutions."
Sermoon D3 – born for industrial design
Businesses using the traditional method in prototyping and design verification face a long development cycle, high cost, limited choice of materials and material waste due to molding failure. As Creality's latest effort in the professional-grade market, Sermoon D3 features industrial-grade stability which is tested and certified by Forward AM's Additive Manufacturing Technical Centre (AMTC), bringing cost-effective 3D printing solutions to professional users and small enterprises.
Taking machinery design as an example, the traditional way takes at least 20 working days to design, review, proof, and modify. However, by utilizing 3D printing technology, users can achieve rapid prototyping in less than 10 working days, shortening the R&D cycle and improving efficiency.
Another pain point businesses face is the limited selection of materials when verifying product design prototypes, which greatly impacts the verification sufficiency and competitiveness of the company. To address this issue, Creality teamed up with AMTC to test more than 20 types of filaments and selected 14 that best fit with Sermoon D3, including high-strength filaments A66, ASA, PC, and wear-resistant filaments PA66-CF, PET-CF. Sermoon D3 is the model that supports the most filament type of all Creality 3D printers.
Specifically designed for the Sermoon D3, HP-ULTRA filament series including PLA and ABS is co-developed by Creality and Forward AM. It is part of Creality's "Better Filament Plan" to collaborate with market leaders to provide users with high-quality filaments tailor-made for Creality 3D printers. HP-ULTRA has been fully tested by AMTC and Creality Lab on Sermoon D3, meaning users can achieve straightforward print without configuring the printer. HP-ULTRA ABS will be included in the Sermoon D3 package for users as complimentary.
To cater to the needs of scale production, Sermoon D3 offers one-stop solutions: users can connect to multiple Sermoon D3 printers via LAN or Internet, remote control them simultaneously and monitor the printing process through Creality Print or Creality Cloud App on PC or phone. Together with a sizeable 300×250×300mm build volume and up to five times of speed, Sermoon D3 significantly scales up the production in a cost-effective way.
Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd.
Founded in Shenzhen, Creality is a global pioneer in the 3D printing industry that focuses on the research, design and production of consumer and professional-grade 3D printers and 3D printing accessories. With user-centric philosophy, Creality has expanded its footprints across more than 192 countries and regions worldwide, introducing 3D printing concepts to homes, schools, workshops, factories and academic institutions, and driving digitalization in manufacturing, education, healthcare, architecture and beyond.
Committed to becoming a 3D printing evangelist, Creality continues gravitating to cutting-edge technology and bringing a premium experience for individual users and businesses. For more information: www.creality.com.
BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH
Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, is a 100% subsidiary of BASF New Business GmbH. It focuses on establishing and expanding the business under the Forward AM brand with advanced materials, system solutions, components, and services in the field of 3D printing.
BASF 3D Printing Solutions is organized into startup-like structures to serve customers in the dynamic 3D printing market. It cooperates closely with the global research platforms and application technologies of various departments at BASF and with research institutes, universities, startups, and industrial partners. Potential customers are primarily companies that intend to use 3D printing for industrial manufacturing. Typical industries include automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. For further information please visit: www.forward-am.com.
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J.P. Morgan will join AFP in its efforts to introduce corporate treasury and finance careers to underrepresented communities.
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced J.P. Morgan will join forces to empower college students and young professionals interested in treasury and finance careers, as part of AFP's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Awareness Initiative for Treasury and Finance.
J.P. Morgan will work with AFP in helping aspiring young professionals from diverse backgrounds lead rewarding careers in treasury and finance, through professional development, skills building, ongoing training and continuous learning.
As part of the initiative, AFP offers scholarships for its Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional certifications. AFP also provides resources to help employers bolster their own DEI programs.
"The corporate treasury and finance profession will only grow stronger when there is a diverse set of skills, backgrounds and viewpoints at the table," said Jim Kaitz, president & CEO of AFP. "At AFP, we are committed to working with our partners to provide individuals from diverse backgrounds with the tools and opportunities they need to become the leaders that will drive the profession forward."
"Diversity and inclusion is critical to the success and growth of our industry, both for us as a firm, and for our clients," said Lori Schwartz, managing director and global head of liquidity and account solutions, J.P. Morgan. "Treasury and finance is a very exciting space, and we will need talent from all backgrounds to create the best financial and technology solutions together for the future."
Please direct all press inquiries to Melissa Rawak, managing director, at mrawak@afponline.org.
About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance.
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Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh charged with murder in deaths of wife and son
WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) - The Colleton County Grand Jury handed down indictments against attorney Alex Murdaugh in the June 7, 2021, shooting deaths of his wife and son.
Murdaugh faces two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
The grand jury held its first meeting Thursday since Murdaugh’s attorney, Jim Griffin, said the State Law Enforcement Division notified Murdaugh’s family they were seeking indictments against Murdaugh.
Maggie Murdaugh, 52; and Paul Murdaugh, 22, were shot to death at the family’s hunting property in Islandton, a rural part of Colleton County. Murdaugh told investigators he went to the property after visiting with his ailing father and discovered the two bodies.
Griffin said on Tuesday he had not been personally informed about the charges by either South Carolina Law Enforcement Division or the attorney general’s office.
Under South Carolina’s Crime Victims’ Constitutional Rights, the family was notified before the grand jury was contacted to seek the indictment.
Griffin said if murder charges were filed, they would seek a bond hearing to have the facts on the record of the evidence against their client and he declined to comment further.
Maggie and Paul Murdaugh died from “multiple gunshot wounds” near the dog kennels at the family’s Islandton property.
Since the investigation into the killings began, a state grand jury has handed down 16 indictments against Murdaugh, totaling 81 charges. He is accused of schemes to defraud victims of nearly $8.5 million.
A county grand jury also indicted Murdaugh on three counts in a Labor Day weekend shooting incident that investigators called an insurance fraud scheme.
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XO Cross Catheter Platform successfully used in peripheral vascular procedures utilizing pedal artery retrograde access to treat complex Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) patients.
PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transit Scientific reports multiple successful peripheral vascular procedures with the XO Cross Catheter Platform utilizing pedal retrograde access. The non-tapered 2Fr XO Cross 14 Microcatheter in 90cm, 135cm, and 175cm lengths is designed to facilitate guidewire support, guidewire exchange, and contrast media injection during complex peripheral vascular interventions.
"2Fr 014 catheter-guidewire systems are an important tool for pedal and below-the-knee interventions," said Dr. George Adams, Interventional Cardiology Director Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Research at UNC REX Healthcare. "The XO Cross incorporates a non-tapered torquable shaft design which supports a smaller and less invasive access site from below. Tools like these can help broaden options for approaches and access techniques in CLI patients."
Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe degree of peripheral artery disease (PAD) that requires intervention to avoid limb loss and its associated complications. The standard treatment strategy for tibial lesions involves either a retrograde or antegrade femoral artery approach, but in many patients, this strategy poses challenges due to the presence of widespread multilevel disease, long and complex lesions, and the common involvement of tibial vessels. The retrograde pedal/tibial approach is an alternative way to treat this challenging patient population.
The XO Cross Catheter Platform introduces new levels of pushability, trackability, flexibility, and torque response to access challenging lesions and complex anatomy. XO Cross's non-tapered, metal-alloy and polymer construction delivers high fatigue resistance against tough lesions found in late-stage peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI).
Dr. Richard Saxon of Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA shared, "A patient presented with trifurcation disease and severe calcifications in the superficial femoral artery (SFA), popliteal, and the posterior tibial (PT) artery. The low-profile and pushability of the XO Cross 14 enabled pedal retrograde access following failed crossing and wire from above. A second XO Cross 14 (135cm) was used from above to support a flossing technique and subsequent angioplasty treatment. The unique non-tapered design of the XO Cross lends itself well to challenging limb salvage procedures that often require multiple access sites and different approaches to achieve a good outcome."
Transit Scientific's XO Cross Platform features (24) FDA-cleared devices including 2Fr XO Cross 14 Microcaths, 2.6Fr XO Cross 18 Microcaths, and the 3.8Fr XO Cross 35 Support Catheters for use with standard 0.014", 0.018", and 0.035" guidewires in 90cm, 135cm, 150cm, and 175cm lengths.
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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Which yellow comforter set is best?
Yellow is the color of bright sunshine, able to lighten a room as much as it can lighten your mind. Covering your bed with just a yellow comforter isn’t enough to complete a whole look — you need pillowcases or pillow shams too. Comforter sets include all or most of these items, so it’s a better value than purchasing them individually.
The best yellow comforter set is the Andency Pinch Pleated Comforter Set. It comes in a soft yellow so as not to overpower your room and uses microfiber for a comfortable sleep year-round.
What to know before you buy a yellow comforter set
Topper types
“Comforter” is a catch-all term in comforter sets, as there are three types of toppers a set may include, with only one of them being a comforter.
- Quilts stitch several pieces of fabric together to create unique patterns and designs and stuff the interior with thin — but warm — filling. They are the smallest topper and are rarely included in sets.
- Comforters are the most commonly included, so sets are named after them. They are thickly stuffed and use special stitching to keep the filling in place.
- Duvets are second-most included, but be cautious when shopping. Many sets only include a duvet cover as opposed to an actual duvet. These are the largest, fluffiest toppers.
Size
Comforter sets come in all standard sizes and most variants, but they also come in mixed sizes. For example, a set may be marketed as “full/queen.” Be careful when buying mixed sizes as they may not comfortably fit your bed.
What’s included
Comforter sets typically include a topper or topper cover and a varying amount of pillowcases or pillow shams. For example, twin bed sets usually include one case or sham rather than the standard two. In some cases, you can find bedding sets that include the topper, pillowcases, shams and a complete set of sheets.
What to look for in a quality yellow comforter set
Exterior material
Comforters in sets are typically made of cotton, synthetics or a mix of the two, though there are other materials to choose from.
- Cotton is arguably the best exterior material you can have. It’s breathable, soft, durable, easy to care for and usually affordable. Some specialty cottons, such as Egyptian, are superior for one reason or another, but they’re often more expensive.
- Synthetic exteriors are typically made of microfiber polyester. It’s soft and durable but doesn’t breathe well. It’s the most common material, as it’s the cheapest to produce.
- Mixed exteriors typically combine cotton and polyester to lower costs without sacrificing too much of cotton’s benefits.
- Other materials used include bamboo, silk, suede and flannel. They all have pros and cons, such as flannel’s high heat retention or suede’s difficulty with being cleaned.
Fill material
Comforters are stuffed with just as wide a variety of materials, though down and polyester are the most common.
- Down is light, warm and natural, but it’s prone to trigger allergies in many people.
- Polyester is hypoallergenic and cheap, but it doesn’t have the lightness or breathability of down.
How much you can expect to spend on a yellow comforter set
Yellow comforter sets typically cost $30-$150, though most top out around $50. Better sets typically start around $75, while the best sets start around $100 and can cost several hundred more.
Yellow comforter set FAQ
Are pillow shams necessary?
A. No. Pillow shams are included in comforter sets to increase their value and allow you to match every aspect of your bedding for the most cohesive look possible. If you want to go for a two-toned design or don’t want to use pillow shams at all, there are plenty of individual comforters to choose from.
Can I use a topper that’s bigger than my bed?
A. Absolutely. In fact, that’s a common design decision. If you want to go this route, keep two things in mind. First, double-check that the included pillow shams aren’t larger than your pillows, and if the set comes with sheets, make sure they are the correct size for your bed. Second, if using a duvet or duvet cover, make sure it has some kind of tab or loop at the corners so you can secure it to your bed — otherwise, it’s likely to slide off in the night.
What’s the best yellow comforter set to buy?
Top yellow comforter set
Andency Pinch Pleated Comforter Set
What you need to know: It has an attractive design and the color isn’t too strong.
What you’ll love: The set is available in all standard sizes and includes the comforter and two pillowcases. The exterior and interior use microfiber for a soft, cool and hypoallergenic sleep in any season. The pintuck pleating looks great and keeps the fill from shifting.
What you should consider: A few consumers said they received stained or ripped comforters. Some found it to be thinner than anticipated. It takes time for the comforter to decompress from its vacuum packaging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top yellow comforter set for the money
What you need to know: The reversible side gives you three looks in one.
What you’ll love: The set is available in three sizes and includes the comforter and two pillowcases. The reverse side is light gray — on both the comforter and pillowcases — so you can have a yellow, gray or two-tone look. Box stitching keeps the hypoallergenic down alternative fill in place.
What you should consider: Some customers said the set fits smaller than expected. Others reported shrinkage after the first wash, worsening the fit issue.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Uhamho Faux Fur Velvet Comforter Set
What you need to know: It’s perfect for those who want to shake up their bed’s aesthetics.
What you’ll love: It’s available in twin, queen and king sizes. It’s reversible, with one side using microfiber faux fur and the other using suede velvet, both in the same shade of yellow. Everything is machine-washable and -dryable. The zippers are hidden, and the duvet cover edges have tabs at the corners.
What you should consider: It includes only a duvet cover, so you’ll need your own duvet.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which teapot with infuser is best?
A teapot with infuser is a convenient choice for brewing loose-leaf tea because there’s no need for a separate tea strainer. Whether you’re a dedicated tea drinker or new to making tea at home, the right teapot makes the process seamless.
Size and material are two major factors to focus on, but you might also be concerned with features such as color and design. The Toptier Cast-Iron Diamond Design Teapot is the top choice based on its appearance and practicality.
What to know before you buy a teapot with infuser
Materials
You can find teapots in a range of materials, all of which have pros and cons. Learning more about the main materials available will help you with your purchase.
- Cast-iron: With excellent heat retention, cast-iron teapots are great for anyone who brews several cups of tea for themselves in one go. They have ceramic-coated interiors to keep the metal from rusting or the flavor of iron from leaching into tea. They are heavy, though, which is inconvenient for some users.
- Ceramic: Made from glazed stoneware or porcelain, ceramic teapots are a classic choice. They retain heat moderately well but they can easily get stained inside if you aren’t careful about cleaning them.
- Glass: Glass teapots are non porous so they won’t hold onto flavor from previous brews. They’re great for checking on the progress of your brew so you can remove the infuser before it gets too strong. However, they aren’t great at retaining heat and are fairly fragile.
Capacity
Teapot capacity ranges from less than 20 ounces to more than 50 ounces. There are eight ounces in a cup measurement, so you can get a rough idea of how many cups you’ll get by dividing the capacity by eight. However, the exact number of cups or mugs of tea you get from this will depend on the size of the cup or mug you use for tea. A small teacup hold less than five ounces, while large mugs can hold over 20 ounces.
What to look for in a quality teapot with infuser
Stovetop safe
Some teapots are stovetop safe, meaning you can use them to boil water for your tea, before adding the tea and leaving it to steep. However, it’s usually quicker and more practical to boil water in an electric kettle if you have one.
Ease of cleaning
Some teapots and their infusers are dishwasher-safe, which makes cleaning them less of a hassle. However, your teapot is likely to last longer if you wash it by hand. If the opening of your teapot isn’t large enough to get your hand inside, you’ll need a dish brush to clean the interior effectively.
Color and design
You can find teapots with a wide range of colors, prints and design. Some of these are traditional, such as delicate florals, while others are more contemporary, such as bold solid colors or geometric prints.
Spout
The spout should be roughly level with the teapot’s rim for the best pour. Oval spouts are less likely to drip than round spouts.
How much you can expect to spend on a teapot with infuser
Most teapots cost around $15-$75, with large and elaborate ones costing less than smaller, plainer versions.
Teapot with infuser FAQ
Can I use a teapot without an infuser?
A. Yes, you can use a teapot without an infuser if you want to. Teapots haven’t always featured infusers, so it’s fine to go without if you choose to. In fact, it’s more practical to forgo an infuser when you’re brewing tea from tea bags or blooming teas.
Some people also prefer the flavor of loose-leaf tea when brewed without an infuser as it has more room to steep. If you brew loose tea without an infuser, you’ll need to use a tea strainer when you pour it.
Which teapots make the best tea?
A. This is a debate that will probably never be settled. Some people claim porcelain teapots are ideal because they’re non-porous, while others favor the heat-retaining properties of cast-iron. However, realistically, if you keep all the other variables the same, the difference between teapots is unlikely to be noticeable. As such, choose any one you like and focus on the tea quality and water temperature instead.
What’s the best teapot with infuser to buy?
Top teapot with infuser
Toptier Cast-Iron Diamond Design Teapot
What you need to know: With its attractive diamond design, this cast-iron teapot is both stylish and practical.
What you’ll love: You can choose from three sizes: 30 ounces, 40 ounces and 54 ounces. There’s a selection of seven colors: black, white, blue, aqua, green, pink and yellow. The stainless steel infuser is rust-proof and removable.
What you should consider: The capacity is reduced if you want to boil water inside rather than just steep tea.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top teapot with infuser for the money
What you need to know: This versatile teapot is stovetop- and microwave-safe.
What you’ll love: The spacious infuser is great for loose tea, plus the transparent design means it looks great for blooming teas or tea flowers. The 40-ounce capacity holds enough for four to five cups.
What you should consider: It’s fragile, so you need to be careful when washing and handling it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Tealyra Pluto Porcelain Teapot
What you need to know: Thanks to its 18-ounce capacity, this compact teapot is perfect for two cups.
What you’ll love: The hinged stainless steel lid fits tightly and won’t come off when you pout. The stainless steel infuser is roomy and has fine holes so no tea leaves will slip through. It comes in nine colors, including lime, violet, turquoise and black.
What you should consider: If you’re looking to serve a crowd, this isn’t the teapot for you.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Hannah Green takes 1-shot lead into Palos Verdes finale
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Hannah Green held onto the lead Saturday in the Palos Verdes Championship after a frustrating start on the hilly, windswept course perched above the Pacific Ocean. Three strokes ahead of four players entering the day, Green overcame bogeys on the first two holes to shoot a 1-over 72 and take a one-shot lead over playing partner Lydia Ko into the final round. Green closed the back nine bogey-eagle-bogey-birdie and also dropped a stroke on the par-4 12th. The Australian birdied the par-4 16th and parred the last two to finish at 8-under 205. Ko shot a 70, also overcoming a bad start. The New Zealander had a double bogey on the par-4 second and a bogey on the par-4 fourth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/30/hannah-green-takes-1-shot-lead-into-palos-verdes-finale/ | 2022-05-01T09:49:57Z |
Investor consortium plans to partner with PANTHERx Rare to fuel its continued expansion as a leading rare and orphan focused specialty pharmacy
PITTSBURGH, NEW YORK, PROVIDENCE, R.I. and CHICAGO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leading investor consortium consisting of Nautic Partners, The Vistria Group and General Atlantic today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PANTHERx Rare ("PANTHERx" or "The Company") from Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). The new partnership will focus on accelerating PANTHERx Rare's continued growth as a premier and trusted pharmacy care delivery model for patients living with rare and orphan diseases.
"PANTHERx transforms lives by providing access solutions to people living with rare medical conditions," said Jon Maschmeyer, Senior Partner and Co-Head of Healthcare at The Vistria Group. "Our investment was a collaborative effort to bring focus to an area that not only has been significantly underserved but also offers a wealth of opportunity to enhance the lives of patients."
"We see a growing market need for a specialized pharmacy model to support rare and orphan disease patients in their healthcare journey and to meet the unique distribution demands of these life-enriching medicines," said Justin Sunshine, Managing Director at General Atlantic.
PANTHERx has emerged as a pioneer of rare disease pharmacy, becoming the first rare-disease-certified specialty pharmacy and earning recognition for its culture, service levels and industry-leading growth. PANTHERx was recently awarded Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), earned the inaugural Accredited Distinction in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), and is a five-time winner of the prestigious MMIT Patient Choice Award, including in 2022.
"PANTHERx is purpose-built to serve this patient population and help address the complexities of specialized care delivery," said Chris Corey, Managing Director at Nautic Partners. "General Atlantic, Nautic Partners and The Vistria Group are pleased to partner together to support the long-term growth of PANTHERx, leveraging our collective expertise in scaling differentiated healthcare businesses and fueling further innovation."
"PANTHERx is deeply committed to redefining and enhancing specialty pharmacy by anticipating the diverse needs of the patients we serve," said Rob Snyder, CEO of PANTHERx Rare. "With the enhanced resources brought by The Vistria Group, General Atlantic and Nautic Partners, we're confident in this investment's potential to deliver innovative outcomes for patients suffering from rare and orphan diseases. We thank Centene for their support over the past year and a half and look forward to the future ahead."
The transaction is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott Rodino Act and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. Following the close of the transaction, the three consortium participants will each hold equal ownership of PANTHERx.
About PANTHERx Rare
PANTHERx Rare is one of the largest and fastest growing rare pharmacies in the United States. PANTHERx transforms lives by delivering medicine breakthroughs, clinical excellence, and access solutions to people living with rare and devastating conditions. Although the overall incidence of rare diseases is as common as diabetes, less than 7% of the 7,000 known rare and devastating disorders have an FDA-approved therapy. Changes in federal policy and advances in science have led to a surge in FDA orphan drug approvals, providing tremendous hope to the rare disease community.
PANTHERx was recently awarded Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) and earned the inaugural Accredited Distinction in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). PANTHERx is now a five-time winner of the prestigious MMIT Patient Choice Award, including the 2022 honor. PANTHERx is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in all 50 states, and holds accreditations from URAC, NABP, and ACHC.
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity firm with more than four decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 445 growth companies throughout its history. Established in 1980 to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and deliver lasting impact, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with great entrepreneurs and management teams to scale innovative businesses around the world. General Atlantic currently has over $84 billion in assets under management inclusive of all products as of December 31, 2021, and more than 215 investment professionals based in New York, Amsterdam, Beijing, Hong Kong, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Stamford. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
About Nautic Partners
Nautic is a middle-market private equity firm that focuses on three industries: healthcare, industrials, and services. Nautic has completed over 150 platform transactions throughout its 35-plus year history. Nautic's strategy is to partner with management teams to accelerate the growth trajectory of its portfolio companies via add-on acquisitions, targeted operating initiatives, and increased management team depth. For more information, please visit www.nautic.com.
About The Vistria Group
The Vistria Group is a Chicago-based next generation private investment firm that operates at the intersection of purpose and profit. The Vistria Group partners with middle-market businesses in Healthcare, Education and Financial Services that are passionate about growth and committed to the community. Its decision to invest in these areas is driven by its belief in companies producing scalable social value. The Vistria Group's team is comprised of highly experienced operating partners and investment professionals with proven track records of working with management teams in building innovative, market-leading companies. For more information, please visit Vistria.com.
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Search suspended for Milford drowning victim
GEARY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - The Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office suspended the search on Monday for a man believed to have drowned at Milford Lake on Saturday.
Geary Co. called off the search just before 10 a.m. due to weather. The Sheriff’s Office said Monday’s conditions were “not conductive for the sonar equipment or the dive team operations.”
Officials say search efforts will resume Tuesday morning after sunrise.
Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Eagle Ridge Campground in Milford State Park at 3:29 p.m. on Saturday in reference to a woman who had drifted into the shoreline in a homemade water vessel.
Authorities said earlier in the day the man and woman got on the homemade raft after it washed ashore. Winds later pushed the raft, carrying the two out towards the middle of the lake.
Officials say the man jumped into the water with the intentions of swimming to shore and calling for help.
Geary Co. says the incident is being investigated as a possible drowning at this time. Officials say the homemade raft was made of 55 gallon drums and 2x4′s.
No names have been released.
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SINGAPORE, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoIndex, a global leading artificial intelligence digital pathology (AI-DP) provider, announced that its AI-based qFibrosis®, qSteatosis® and qBallooning® algorithms delivered sensitivity and granularity on a greater scale, as compared with the current conventional histological scoring system, in quantifying treatment-associated changes in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)[1]. AI-DP with Second Harmonic Generation/Two-photon Excitation Fluorescence (SHG/TPEF) was employed in the FLIGHT-FXR study (NCT02855164) to gather a deeper understanding of fibrosis dynamics in the overall liver biopsy, in different zones within the liver lobules and its colocalized spatial relation to changes in steatosis and hepatocyte ballooning in patients with non-cirrhotic NASH who were treated with Tropifexor (TXR). Findings from the 48-week study were recently published in the online issue of the Journal of Hepatology.
Results of the FLIGHT-FXR study showed that the AI-based qFibrosis highlighted treatment-associated regression of overall liver fibrosis, as well as marked regression in perisinusoidal fibrosis in patients with either significant fibrosis (F2) or advanced fibrosis (F3) at baseline. A concomitant zonal quantification of the fibrosis and steatosis parameters using qFibrosis and qSteatosis revealed that patients with greater qSteatosis reduction also have the greatest reduction in perisinusoidal fibrosis. This shows that hepatic lipid load reduction, as a result of anti-metabolic treatment, drives fibrosis regression initially in the perisinusoidal regions.
Says Professor Nikolai Naoumov MD, PhD, Advisor in Digital Pathology, Drug Development and Research in Liver Diseases, and principal author of the study, "SHG AI-based platform is able to quantify precisely fibrosis changes while avoiding variations caused by staining, and provides novel insights in treatment-induced fibrosis regression, which are not captured by current staging systems. In addition, quantifying changes in steatosis and hepatocyte ballooning concomitantly in a colocalized spatial environment demonstrated the direct association between improvement in the metabolic activity of NAFLD with fibrosis regression. This SHG approach has demonstrated great potential for clinical trial investigators to understand treatment efficacy and disease mechanisms of NASH."
Adding to this is Professor Arun Sanyal, Professor of the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University, and co-author of the study states "This work demonstrates that SHG imaging and automated digital analytics can not only assist pathologists evaluate changes in liver histology in a more granular and accurate way but also provides novel insights on the evolution of fibrosis and changes in fibrosis upon initiation of therapy. These have important implications for drug development and the way treatment responses are assessed in phase 2B and 3 trials".
About HistoIndex
Founded in Singapore, HistoIndex is a leading MedTech/Healthcare company that specializes in its proprietary integrated stain-free AI digital pathology platform. Enabled by Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) and Two-Photon Excitation (TPE) along with automated imaging analysis algorithms, the integrated platform accurately quantifies histological features and fine measurements that are critical for the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy in clinical trials. The stain-free AI platform is currently involved in multiple FDA clinical trials for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). In addition, it has benefitted more than 150 research and academic institutes, CROs and biopharma companies around the world in drug discovery and development efforts for fibrotic diseases and cancers.
References
- Digital pathology with artificial intelligence analyses provides greater insights into treatment induced fibrosis regression in NASH
Naoumov NV, Brees D, Loeffler J, Chng E, Ren Y, Lopez P, Tai D, Lamle S, Sanyal AJ. Journal of Hepatology (2022), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2022.06.018.
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Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Complaining that the West is “stuffing Ukraine with weapons,” Russia pounded railroad stations and other supply-line points across the country, as the European Union moved to further punish Moscow for the war Wednesday by proposing a ban on oil imports, a crucial source of revenue.
Heavy fighting also raged at the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol that represented the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the ruined southern port city, according to the mayor. But a Russian official denied Moscow’s troops were storming the plant, as Ukrainian commanders claimed a day earlier.
The Russian military said Wednesday it used sea- and air-launched missiles to destroy electric power facilities at five railway stations across Ukraine, while artillery and aircraft also struck troop strongholds and fuel and ammunition depots.
The flurry of attacks comes as Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day on May 9, marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany. The world is watching for whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will use the occasion to declare a victory or expand what he calls a “special military operation.”
A declaration of all-out war would allow Putin to introduce martial law and mobilize reservists to make up for significant troop losses.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the speculation as “nonsense.”
As areas across Ukraine came under renewed attack, Belarus, which Russia used as a staging ground for its invasion, announced military exercises starting Wednesday. A top Ukrainian official said the country will be ready to act if Belarus joins the fighting.
The attacks on rail infrastructure were meant to disrupt the delivery of Western weapons, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said. Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the West is “stuffing Ukraine with weapons.”
Western weaponry pouring into Ukraine helped its forces thwart Russia’s initial drive to seize Kyiv and seems certain to play a central role in the growing battle for the Donbas, the eastern industrial region that Moscow now says is its main objective.
Ukraine has urged the West to ramp up the supply of weapons ahead of that potentially decisive clash. Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, which had been slow at first to help arm Ukraine, said his government is considering supplying howitzers, in addition to Gepard anti-aircraft guns and other equipment it has agreed to send.
The governor of the eastern Donetsk region, which lies in the Donbas, said Russian attacks left 21 people dead on Tuesday, the highest number of known fatalities since April 8, when a missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk killed at least 59.
In addition to supplying weapons to Ukraine, Europe and the U.S. have sought to punish Moscow with sanctions. The EU’s top official called on the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to ban Russian oil imports.
“We will make sure that we phase out Russian oil in an orderly fashion, in a way that allows us and our partners to secure alternative supply routes and minimizes the impact on global markets,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
The proposals need unanimous approval from EU countries and are likely to be the subject of fierce debate. Hungary and Slovakia have already said they won’t take part in any oil sanctions. They could be granted an exemption.
The EU has also started talking about a possible embargo on Russian natural gas. The bloc has already approved a cut-off of Russian coal.
Von der Leyen also proposed that Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, and two other major banks be disconnected from the SWIFT international banking payment system.
On Tuesday, in one of the most crucial battles of the war, Ukrainian fighters said Russian forces began storming the bombed-out steel mill in Mariupol. But the Kremlin said that was not true.
“There is no assault. We see that there are cases of escalation due to the fact that the militants take up the firing positions. These attempts are being suppressed very quickly,” Peskov said.
Over the weekend, more than 100 people — including women, the elderly and 17 children — were evacuated from the plant during a cease-fire in an operation overseen by the U.N. and the Red Cross. But the attacks on the plant soon resumed, and no further evacuations were organized.
It was unclear how many Ukrainian fighters were still inside, but the Russians put the number at about 2,000 in recent weeks, and 500 were reported to be wounded. A few hundred civilians also remained there, the Ukrainian side said.
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko said that Russian forces were targeting the plant with heavy artillery, tanks, aircraft, warships and “heavy bombs that pierce concrete 3 to 5 meters thick.”
“Our brave guys are defending this fortress, but it is very difficult,” he said.
His claims could not be independently verified, and he said he had lost contact with the fighters at Azovstal.
“Unfortunately, today the connection with the guys in order to understand what is happening there, whether they are safe or not, disappeared,” Boychenko said.
Mariupol, and the plant in particular, have come to symbolize the misery inflicted by the war. The Russians have pulverized most of the city in a two-month siege that has trapped civilians with little or no food, water, medicine or heat.
The city’s fall would deprive Ukraine of a vital port, allow Russia to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014, and free up troops to fight elsewhere in the Donbas.
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This story has been updated to correct that von der Leyen was speaking Strasbourg, not Brussels.
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Anna reported from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yesica Fisch in Zaporizhzhia, Inna Varenytsia and David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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For the first time, more than 14 million RBC clients have direct connection to Envestnet | Yodlee's 1,500+ apps and services
TORONTO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RBC is pleased to announce a data access agreement with Envestnet | Yodlee, a leading data aggregation and analytics platform, to address the needs of an increasingly digital customer base. The agreement allows RBC clients to better manage their finances and build wealth by connecting to and sharing their RBC financial information with more than 1,500 third-party applications powered by the Envestnet | Yodlee platform.
RBC becomes one of the largest banks in Canada to sign a data access agreement with Envestnet | Yodlee. The implementation of this agreement will empower RBC clients with the option to share their financial data, safely and securely with Envestnet | Yodlee through a direct application program interface (API) connection. This eliminates the need for them to share their RBC credentials, improves the accuracy of the data, and significantly accelerates financial data access.
"RBC is committed to providing Canadians with industry-leading digital solutions that deliver more value, without compromising the security of their information," said Peter Tilton, Chief Digital Officer, Personal & Commercial Banking, RBC. "This agreement is a great example of that commitment in action, and how the industry can come together to build new standards that better protect Canadians' data privacy."
This move to a direct API connection significantly reduces reliance on RBC client credentials for sharing financial information in Canada, and offers clients a better method to control the release of their account information, greater reliability, and higher speeds in accessing their account information.
"Our relationship with RBC is vital for empowering their customers to make intelligent financial decisions," said Farouk Ferchichi, Group President, Envestnet Data and Analytics. "Through our agreement with RBC, we are giving their customers improved access to and control of their financial data, ultimately helping them grow, protect, and manage their wealth."
Consumers often use mobile apps and tools to consolidate financial information and to assist with budgeting and managing their money. The implementation of this data access agreement with Envestnet | Yodlee will improve that customer experience. Additionally, RBC clients can now experience improved control and access when sharing their financial data with applications outside the bank.
"Our clients want their primary banking relationship to be anchored with RBC, but they also want to be empowered to access, use and share their financial data with other applications," added Tilton. "As we deliver this added client value, it is more important than ever that we do so in a safe and secure manner. This agreement with Envestnet | Yodlee does just that. Not only do RBC clients gain secure access to the broad suite of apps and services Envestnet | Yodlee has to offer, but they also now have more confidence and control over the data that is shared."
This new, industry partnership is a demonstration of both companies' long-standing commitment to add value, prioritize security and create peace of mind for clients as they manage their finances digitally.
RBC clients also benefit from a wide range of RBC's digital security tools like PIN on Mobile, ID Verification, 2-Step Verification, Card Lock, two-way fraud alerts and fraud monitoring, in addition to the RBC Digital Banking Security Guarantee.
These tools and this additional layer of protection through the data access agreement is timely, as privacy is a high priority right now with the rise of fraud attempts during the pandemic. According to RBC's 2022 Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 48% of respondents say fraudsters have increasingly targeted them since the start of the pandemic, compared to 22% in 2021. And Canadians aren't just feeling the increase in fraud attempts—the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has reported that incidents of ID fraud targeting financial credentials nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020, from about 9,000 to more than 17,000, and final numbers for 2021 are expected to double again.
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Daily Contest Voting Period Runs Through August 31
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PetSafe® brand, a global leader in pet product solutions, has chosen the 30 finalist communities to compete for dog park funds in its popular Bark for Your Park™ grant contest. This year, PetSafe® will award prizes totaling $125,000 to nine deserving communities.
Finalists were chosen by a panel of PetSafe® judges who scored each submission on the level of community enthusiasm and support for a dog park project along with the impact that a dog park project will have on the community. Participants entered to win funds for either a new park or to improve an existing dog park. Following the contest voting period, four communities with the highest votes will receive $25,000 for the construction of a new park and five will be awarded $5,000 to enhance their local dog parks. The 2022 finalists for each category include:
New Parks
- Beeville, TX
- Bellville, OH
- Damascus, VA
- Ephrata, PA
- Hancock, NY
- Hialeah, FL
- Hoodsport, WA
- Hot Springs, SD
- Houston, TX
- Lawrence Township, NJ
- Maryville, MO
- Natchitoches, LA
- Painesville, OH
- Sebewaing, MI
- Seneca, SC
- Sesser, IL
- Shelby, MI
- Spartanburg, SC
- Titusville, PA
- Tucson, AZ
Existing Parks
- Arlington Dog Park – Arlington, NE
- K-9 Cove – Miami Lakes, FL
- Canyon Run Dog Park – St. Johnsbury, VT
- Hammond Creek Dog Park – Lawrenceburg, KY
- Kaufman Dog Park – Marion, OH
- Kiroli Dog Park – West Monroe, LA
- Peekskill Dog Park – Peekskill, NY
- Sandy's Bark Park – Wausau, WI
- Shelby Farms Dog Park – Memphis, TN
Now through August 31, 2022, anyone over the age of 18 living in the U.S. can vote once per day, every day for their favorite community at barkforyourpark.com. Employees and partner employees of the parent company of PetSafe®, Radio Systems Corporation®, are not eligible to vote in the grant contest.
Since introducing the program in 2011, PetSafe® has awarded more than $1.65 million to support more than 80 off-leash dog parks in the United States.
"The PetSafe® brand is always looking for ways to help pet parents. That's why we're so proud to support communities by helping provide a safe place where dogs can run and play," says Celeste Vlok, marketing manager for PetSafe® brand. "It's exciting to see the enthusiasm and commitment each finalist community has put into fulfilling their dog park dreams. We invite all to join the fun by voting for their favorite community."
For more information on the 2022 Bark for Your Park™ grant contest and to vote for a favorite community, visit barkforyourpark.com.
PetSafe® is dedicated to keeping pets healthy, safe and happy through innovative product solutions. As an industry leader, PetSafe® brand offers behavioral, containment and lifestyle solutions. PetSafe® brand is owned by Radio Systems Corporation®, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and services over 50 countries globally. For more information, visit petsafe.net.
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Alliance officials set to present case as All-America City
ALLIANCE – The city is one of 20 finalists vying Thursday for the coveted All-America City award.
Ten cities will receive the designation.
Since 1949, the National Civic League has awarded more than 500 communities with the prestigious designation. Canton won the award in 1953.
"Housing as a Platform to Promote Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery," is this year's theme. Participants submitted applications in March.
Alliance will present its case 12:15 p.m. Thursday. The winners will be named starting 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The entire competition will be shown online.
Related:73rd Annual All-America City Awards Guide
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Mayor Alan Andreani said he believes the Alliance community offers "excellent early education services" and the presentation will showcase all the collaborative efforts.
Liz Hibbs, director of Early Childhood Education Alliance, said city, school and community leaders didn't allow COVID to stop them from getting kids ready for kindergarten.
ECEA serves about 150 children in the Alliance area, and most live in poverty. It uses SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids) as one of its strategies.
Hibbs said city officials purchased tablets and data plans with COVID funds to make sure all students in ECEA had access to computers and digital lessons.
"We all came together. Nobody was left out," she said. "We made sure our families had hot spots."
Hibbs added: "We know that if given opportunity and connected with resources barriers can be overcome and are overcome. That has been proven time and time again."
For example, the kids who went through the ECEA program during COVID tested 30% higher on state assessments for kindergarten readiness than those who did not, Hibbs said.
"I would love for all kids to go through the program. It is completely free," Hibbs said.
Hibbs, who submitted the application for the community, also credited Alliance for Children & Families for its shelter and literacy programs that contribute to this success.
Shirene Starn-Tapyrik, director of the Alliance for Children & Families, said her organization uses a holistic model for life needs recognizing how housing, job skills, food and social relationships are interconnected.
"If a child needs to eat before they can sit and practice reading but the funding only permits for a staff to purchase a book and read to a child during a session, it will not work. You need to meet the basic human need to fulfill the hunger pains first," she said.
Hibbs added: "Alliance is a true community. It is one of those hidden gems where people truly care about each other. There is no issue too big or too small. We help each other."
The only other community in Ohio competing for the designation is Barberton.
Reach Benjamin Duer at 330-580-8567 or ben.duer@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @bduerREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/07/20/alliance-america-city-early-childhood-education-2022/10098418002/ | 2022-07-20T17:29:49Z |
New Wander Card Members Earn Up to 10X Points by Booking Travel Through the Credit One Bank Travel Partner
Signup Bonus of 10,000 Points Available to New Wander Card Members Via Qualifying Purchases
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit One Bank, one of the fastest-growing credit card providers in the United States, introduced new benefits including elevated travel rewards as part of the relaunch of their travel credit card, the Wander Card.
The relaunched Wander Card provides 10X points on hotel and car rentals booked through the Credit One Bank travel partner, plus 5X points on eligible dining, gas, flights and other travel-related purchases.
"We are excited to be giving new Wander Card members an easy way to make travel purchases and earn more valuable rewards," said John Coombe, senior vice president of marketing at Credit One Bank. "The Credit One Bank Wander Card is hands down the best travel credit card available for less than $100 and these exciting new benefits, including direct access to a vast collection of travel offerings, will help provide our customers with more rewarding adventures."
Card member benefits that come with the new Wander Card include:
- 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first 90 days that can be redeemed for a $100 statement credit, gift cards or travel
- 10X Points on hotel and rental car purchases booked through the Credit One Bank travel partner
- 5X Points on other travel purchases
- 5X Points on dining
- 5X Points on gas
- 1X Points on all other purchases
The Credit One Bank travel partner is accessible to new Wander Card members through their online account or the Credit One Bank mobile app. To learn more, check if you pre-qualify for the Wander Card, or to see additional terms and conditions regarding benefits and features, visit CreditOneBank.com/Wander.
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Credit One Bank, N.A. is a financial services company based in Las Vegas. Driven by data, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of products for people in all stages of their financial life including credit cards through the Visa®, Mastercard® and American Express® networks. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank is one of the fastest-growing credit card providers in the United States. Credit One Bank is the Official Credit Card of NASCAR®, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights, and Best Friends Animal Society®, and is a proud partner of WWE®. Learn more at CreditOneBank.com and on social media (@CreditOneBank) on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of ManTech International Corporation ("ManTech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MANT) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by funds managed by The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $96.00 in cash for each share of ManTech common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $4.2 billion.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) ManTech's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $96.00 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates ManTech's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $100 per share, $4.00 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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Hector arrives promptly at 3pm. But Hector isn’t a person
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist
As March came to an end, so, too, did Hector. At least until warmer, more favorable weather returns.
Nearly every afternoon from September to March, a thunderstorm develops over the Tiwi Islands in northern Australia. In fact, it happens so regularly, the Bureau of Meteorology actually refers to it by name — Hector. At 3 o’clock in the afternoon, people are known to line the shores of Darwin, a city over 100km (62 miles) away, just to snap pictures of the storm forming.
Hector is not just any common thunderstorm, though; it is a very specific, very singular one.
“Hector, or sometimes “Hector the Convector,” is known as one of the world’s most consistently large thunderstorms, reaching heights of approximately 20 kilometres (66,000 ft),” said Ian Shepherd, senior meteorologist at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
From a distance, Hector will have billowing white clouds with great vertical development. The top of the clouds will have an anvil or mushroom shape, and can reach several thousand feet (over 1000 meters) high.
“Southeasterly trade winds extending from the subtropical ridge to the south will normally suppress thunderstorm activity over much of the Northern Territory during the late dry season (September) and at times early in the wet season (October and November), leaving Hector as a prominent but isolated feature on the Darwin skyline,” Shepherd said.
But Hector can’t just form anywhere since it needs very precise meteorological conditions in order to form so consistently. Those ideal conditions exist in the Tiwi Islands, which consist of two main islands (Bathhurst Island on the west and Melville Island to the east) and several much smaller, uninhabited islands.
“The size, shape and location of the Tiwi Islands make them a perfect place for Hector to develop,” said Ben Domensino, meteorologist with Weatherzone, a DTN company. “Sea breezes develop over the islands from all sides and meet in the middle. These converging winds, which are carrying moisture from the surrounding sea, have to go somewhere when they clash … so they go up. This rising column of air becomes cooler with height, which causes water vapour to condense into liquid droplets, forming clouds.”
The islands sit just off the northern coast of Australia in the Timor Sea and are surrounded by a tropical marine air mass on all sides.
“The tropical atmosphere is almost always primed for thunderstorm formation during the wet season when the converging sea breezes provide the lifting trigger,” Shepherd with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology says.
This is very similar to what happens in Florida during the summer months. Warm temperatures heat the land, which — in contrast with cooler ocean temperatures — creates sea breezes. As that sea breeze moves across land, it triggers pop-up thunderstorms in the area. But, unlike the Tiwi Islands, Florida’s topography is not ideal for thunderstorms to develop in the same location at the same time every single instance.
Shepherd points out that while Hector is most common during the warming months of the “build up season” of September-December — remember summer is December to February in the Southern Hemisphere — Hector can also occur during the “rainy season” from January to March. Sometimes Hector lingers into April if temperatures remain warm enough.
Rainy season really means a lot of rain in this area and Hector is responsible for most of it. For Pirlangimpi Airport, located on the Tiwi Islands, the average annual rainfall is right around 2,000mm (80 inches). Roughly 30km east, the town of Milikapiti sees an annual average of 1,600mm (63 inches). That’s more rain than New York City, Amsterdam, and Sydney each see in a given year, and double what London and San Francisco see annually.
But Shepherd cautions that if there is an active westerly monsoonal flow, Hector is less likely to occur.
Monsoonal flow simply refers to when there is a seasonal shift or change in the direction of the wind between land and an adjacent body of water.
“Cloudy conditions and strong westerly winds associated with an active monsoon tend to suppress sea breezes over the islands, reducing the likelihood of Hector forming regularly,” Shepherd said. “An active monsoon also generates regular showers and thunderstorms which move rapidly across the islands from west to east in the relatively cool maritime airstream.”
These regular showers and thunderstorms can inhibit the development of another storm, in this case Hector.
The most suitable conditions for Hector to develop occur when skies are clear with light winds, which allows not only for strong solar heating, but also the formation of daytime sea breezes.
In the winter months (May to August in the Southern Hemisphere) Hector does not occur because cooler temperatures decrease the strength of localized sea breezes and limiting the convergence of winds needed to create Hector.
Why Hector?
Pilots and mariners at work during World War II coined the nickname of Hector, Domensino said.
“The name stuck and it has now become one of the most well-known individual thunderstorm clouds in the world,” he said.
Due to Hector’s consistent timing, the folklore continues that airline pilots and boat captains have been known to use it as a navigational guide.
“The story goes that pilots and mariners used Hector as a point of reference for navigation during World War II because it was so large and reliable, developing every day and over the same place. Even today, it can be used as a directional reference for anyone flying or traveling across the Timor Sea or western Top End.” said Domensino.
With the Australian winter (summer in the northern hemisphere) arriving soon, Hector will likely disappear for a while. But just like with leaves changing colors in the autumn, or snow falling in the winter, “Hector season” will return like clockwork, come September.
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Ruan propels Orlando City to 2-1 victory over Charlotte
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Fullback Ruan scored his third career MLS goal and added an assist during first-half stoppage time to lead Orlando City SC to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC. Ruan staked Orlando City (5-3-2) to a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute and fed Faccundo Torres for a goal in the first minute of stoppage time for a 2-0 advantage. Christian Fuchs scored for Charlotte (3-6-1) in the 60th minute when he converted the club’s first penalty kick. The MLS newcomers are 0-5-1 on the road this season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/30/ruan-propels-orlando-city-to-2-1-victory-over-charlotte/ | 2022-05-01T04:52:16Z |
Kansas Cold Cases: James Winston III
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - In February 2020, two people walked into a Wichita apartment and murdered James Winston III.
It’s a point in time marked by the age of his youngest child, Aubrey. Her mom, Valyn Burrel, says Aubrey gets her zest for life from her daddy.
She was only six-weeks old when he died.
“I only have one picture of him holding her,” Valyn told KWCH-TV. “I didn’t think I needed to take more pictures of him holding her. I just didn’t think I needed them. I thought we had forever.”
Wichita Police say Winston was sitting on his bed, waiting for a friend to come over when he was shot multiple times. Security video shows them, but because of light, movement, and how the cameras function, it’s impossible to tell who they are.
“From the timeline that we have based on the video, I don’t believe there was any argument. I don’t believe there was any conversation,” Wichita PD Det. Robert Chisholm said. “I believe these people walked in, opened fire and ran out.”
Chisholm says investigators found no indication that anyone had reason to want James dead.
“We believe James knew who it was that shot him,” he said. “He was not concerned about them.”
That’s why, as much as Valyn wants the case solved, she’s also afraid.
“It’s gonna break my heart when they solve this case,” she said. “Unfortunately it was probably somebody that he thought loved him.”
She says love is what drove Winston, especially love for his children. While Aubrey will never know him. Valyn is grateful his other five children have memories to hold close. At his funeral, one of his other daughter’s recalled how he’d let her do whatever she wanted.
“I’m glad she got that (kind of memory),” she said, “because that’s how she’s going to remember her dad for the rest of her life. She’s going to remember that her daddy made her happy.”
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the same gun used to kill James Winston III was connected to a shooting death in Kansas city, Missouri and a carjacking later in 2020.
The KBI and Kansas Dept. of Corrections included the murder in their Cold Case Deck. The special deck of playing cards -with each card containing information on an unsolved murder or missing persons case - is being distributed in the state’s correctional facilities in hopes of gaining new leads.
Anyone with information about the Winston murder - or any unsolved case - should call the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME.
Note: Original reporting on the Charles Giles case from KWCH-TV.
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Kenney scores one of the largest pay-outs for a woman poker player in history.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's Cardroom (ACR) Team Pro Ebony Kenney became one of the winningest women poker players in history with her $1.7 million score yesterday finishing in 5th place in the Coin Rivet Invitational at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Northern Cyprus.
The big score was Kenney's largest win of her career and the fifth largest cash win for a woman in poker history, pushing her into 16th position in the Women's All Time Money List.
One of the few women in the tournament and the only woman at the final table, Kenney eliminated well-known poker personalities including Antanas "Tony G" Guoga to take her place at star-studded nine handed final table, which included Seth Davies, Fedor Holz, Sam Grafton, Karl Chappe-Gatien, Tom Vogelsang, Elias Talvitie, Aleksejs Ponakovs and Linus Loeliger.
Kenney entered the tournament at the invitation of Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy, who was eliminated earlier in the tournament when is pocket aces were cracked by an opponent.
"I am so grateful to Phil Nagy for giving me this opportunity," Kenney said. "He believed in me in a spot when almost no one else did. I still can't believe it and I will be soaking this one in for a long time, and it still hasn't fully hit me."
The Coin Rivet Invitational took place from September 10-12 at the Triton Super High Roller Series at Merit Royal Diamond, North Cyprus. The event was a $200,000 NLH single re-entry and sees professional players paired with wealthy recreational players. Each player paid the entry and the tournament had 90 entries. On day one, the professional players and recreational players were separated before the fields were merged on day two.
Look back on all the action here: https://www.twitch.tv/tritonpoker
About Americas Cardroom
Americas Cardroom joined the Winning Poker Network in 2011. The Winning Poker Network has one of the longest and trusted online names in the industry and has been in existence since 2001. Americas Cardroom accepts players from the US market and the rest of the world. Rated first place for payment processing and cashout reliability repeatedly over the last few years, Americas Cardroom offers outstanding customer service and a friendly environment for all poker players around the world.
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Trial sponsors rely on Calyx IRT to ensure patient supply during rare disease treatment development
NOTTINGHAM, England and MORRISVILLE, N.C., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calyx, the eClinical and Regulatory solutions and services provider relied on for solving complex data challenges in clinical research, today announced it has achieved a milestone in supporting the clinical development of approved treatments for rare diseases. Clinical trial sponsors have relied on Calyx's Interactive Response Technology (IRT) System in clinical trials supporting the approval of over 150 orphan drug indications, as designated by global regulators.
In rare disease trials, it is critical that trial supplies are available when patients are identified and that drug overage is minimized, which is challenging due to larger numbers of investigative sites typically required to meet trial enrollment levels. Proven across 4,500+ studies, Calyx IRT is the most robust Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) system, routinely helping trial sponsors and CROs meet key milestones through reliable and flexible, on-time medication delivery.
"It is incredibly rewarding to see the work we do every day, supporting our clients' important clinical development efforts, culminate in so many rare disease treatment options," said Juan Munoz-Pujol, Vice President, IRT at Calyx. "We're honored that so many sponsors of orphan drug-designated trials have entrusted their randomization and drug supply management to Calyx IRT and continue to rely on our expertise as they bring safe and effective treatments to patients in critical need."
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Through innovative eClinical and Regulatory solutions and services, Calyx turns the uncertain into the reliable, helping bring new medical treatments to market reliably. With deep expertise in clinical development and 30 years supporting trial sponsors and clinical research organizations, Calyx harnesses its intelligence and experience to solve complex problems, deliver fast insights, and get new drugs to market every day.
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Alligator escapes owner’s yard, roams neighborhood
KENOSHA, Wis. (WISN) - An alligator that escaped its owner’s yard is back home after some kids found it wandering on the street in a Wisconsin neighborhood.
Some police officers in Kenosha have themselves a memory for a lifetime, a call they’ll likely never get again. Lt. Joseph Nosalik says they responded to the call of an alligator in the roadway.
“Turns out some kids enjoying summertime outside playing… spotted this alligator in the street, were playing too close to the street, and Mom yells at him, ‘Get away from the street.’ ‘But Mom, there’s an alligator here.’ Sure enough, there’s an alligator in the road,” Nosalik said.
David Prill, the alligator’s owner, says it escaped from his backyard, where it was enjoying the sun in a kiddie pool. The alligator wandered into the street and was found by some curious kids and their concerned mom.
By the time Prill realized the alligator was gone, police had already recovered it.
“It’s a lot of sad news that we deal with, and to be able to respond to a call like this and have a few laughs during your daytime, it’s badly needed, I think. So, they did enjoy it,” Nosalik said.
Police determined there’s nothing illegal about keeping an alligator and returned it to its owner.
Prill says the alligator could bite, but it really isn’t dangerous.
“I completely understand why there’d be some excitement, and that’s why I don’t tell anyone because then they freak out. But it’s harmless,” he said. “It’s not going to attack you. It’s not going to attack your dog or your cat.”
Prill says he’s just keeping the alligator for a few weeks for a friend who couldn’t have it anymore. He says his folks have a big place in Florida with a pond, and he plans to take it there before the cold weather hits.
He’s also promising to keep a closer eye on the alligator in the meantime.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white man who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket made his first appearance in federal court on hate crime charges Thursday, and the judge urged prosecutors to quickly decide whether to pursue the death penalty given the “substantial” cost of those cases.
In a brief proceeding, presiding Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder said Payton Gendron was eligible to be represented by public defenders based on his financial situation. Fielding a series of questions from the judge mostly with “yes” or “no” responses, Gendron said he had not been employed in a year, had $16 dollars in a bank account, had no car and two shares of Disney stock.
Gendron has been held without bail since his arrest shortly after the May 14 attack at a Tops Friendly Supermarket, which also left three people wounded.
He appeared in U.S. District Court on a criminal complaint charging him with 10 counts each of hate crime resulting in death and using a firearm to commit murder. The complaint also includes three counts each of hate crime involving bodily injury and attempt to kill, and using a firearm in a violent crime.
Gendron wore an orange jump suit, shackles and a black mask covering a scruffy beard. He leaned forward slightly in his chair with his head down when the judge read the charges.
No plea was entered during the proceeding.
“It’s hard being here. It’s hard being in a courtroom with a terrorist,” said Zeneta Everhart, one of about two dozen relatives of victims who were in the courtroom. “Seeing the man who tried to kill my son sitting there, sharing the same space with him, is hard.”
Everhart’s 21-year-old son, Zaire Goodman, a Tops employee, was shot in the neck as he helped a customer in the parking lot but survived.
She called being in court “part of my healing process.”
Gendron’s parents were not in the courtroom.
Attorney General Merrick Garland, who met with the victims’ families in Buffalo on Wednesday, has not ruled out seeking the death penalty against Gendron.
In calling for prosecutors to make a quick decision on the death penalty, Schroeder noted such cases typically require expert testimony from psychiatrists and medical examiners.
Federal prosecutor Joseph Tripi said the next step in the process involves an indictment. At that point, it will be the attorney general’s “sole decision” whether to seek the death penalty.
“I’m a Christian person, I don’t wish death on anyone,” a niece of 62-year-old victim Geraldine Talley said after the hearing, “but this right here I have to work with it, because I would rather see him dead.”
The niece, Tamika Harper, vowed to be at every court appearance “for my aunt and the other nine victims.”
“I’m angry, very, very angry,” said Harper, who wore pins on her top with the victims’ pictures. “He has not shown a lick of remorse.”
The federal hate crimes case is based partly on documents in which Gendron detailed his plans for the attack, including the semi-automatic rifle he would use, clothing and body armor he would wear and the portable camera that would allow him to stream the massacre live on the internet.
The writings included “statements that his motivation for the attack was to prevent Black people from replacing white people and eliminating the white race, and to inspire others to commit similar racially-motivated attacks,” according to the complaint.
Gendron was already facing a mandatory life sentence without parole if convicted on previously filed state charges, including hate-motivated domestic terrorism and murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
His lawyer in the state case declined to comment on the federal charges.
Gendron drove more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) from his home in Conklin to a predominantly Black part of Buffalo. There, authorities say, he fired approximately 60 shots at shoppers and workers.
The complaint details his path through the store’s aisles in search of victims as customers and employees ran to take cover in a stock room, conference room, freezer and dairy cooler.
Gendron surrendered to police as he exited the supermarket.
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DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ELEVAI LABS, INC., ("ELEVAI" or the "Company") a science-based, data-driven regenerative aesthetic skincare company is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Chris Kraneiss as Chief Commercial Officer.
Mr. Kraneiss holds a proven track record of building successful medical aesthetic businesses within top globally recognized brands. Mr. Kraneiss served as Senior Vice President of SkinBetter Science and also ZO Skin Health which was founded by renowned dermatologist Zein Obagi, MD. During his 6 years at ZO Skin Health, he led his department from $2M in retail sales to over $100M, establishing the brand in more than 130 countries and roughly 500,000 points of purchase globally, reaching profitability within less than 3 years.
Most recently Mr. Kraneiss served as Managing Director for Noon Aesthetics and Vice President of International Business Development for Higher Education Skincare, a B2C company.
Mr. Kraneiss has successfully established and managed numerous aesthetic sales teams in different countries and has trained retailers, physicians, and distributors in sales and business strategies, specifically relating to the medical aesthetics industry. Mr. Kraneiss holds an MBA as well as a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communications and speaks three languages fluently.
"We are extremely pleased to have Chris join ELEVAI LABS as a key member of the executive team to lead our US and International commercialization activities as we continue the rapid growth of our company," said Dr. Jordan Plews, CEO of ELEVAI LABS. "Chris's experience in growing teams and his deep understanding of the needs of the medical grade skincare marketplace made him an obvious fit for the role."
Mr. Kraneiss stated, "It is an absolute pleasure to work with such a talented team in a company that has developed revolutionary exosome technology. I am looking forward to being a significant part of the success story of ELEVAI LABS, INC."
About ELEVAI LABS, INC.
ELEVAI LABS, INC. is a biotechnology company developing cutting-edge regenerative skincare applications. The company solves the unmet needs in the regenerative aesthetics space through a combination of cutting-edge science and next-generation consumer applications. ELEVAI LABS develops state-of-the-art topical aesthetic and medical-grade skin care for the physician-dispensed market, with a focus on leveraging stem cell exosome technology. Find a local provider at How to buy – ELEVAI Skincare. For more information www.elevailabs.com
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ABILENE, Texas, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) will hold its 2022 Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Central time. The Company will be live streaming the meeting where F. Scott Dueser, Chairman, President and CEO; James R. Gordon, Executive Vice President and CFO; and Kirk W. Thaxton, President and CEO of First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, will recap 2021 and 1st quarter 2022 operational and financial results and will discuss its strategic direction.
We encourage our shareholders and interested individuals who are not able to attend the meeting to access a live stream of the meeting by visiting www.ffin.com/live-events (available at 10:00 am to view latest videos and commercials). A replay of the presentation will be available after the event.
About First Financial Bankshares
Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that through its subsidiary, First Financial Bank, N.A., operates multiple banking regions with 78 locations in Texas, including Abilene, Acton, Albany, Aledo, Alvarado, Beaumont, Boyd, Bridgeport, Brock, Bryan, Burleson, Cisco, Cleburne, Clyde, College Station, Conroe, Cut and Shoot, Decatur, Eastland, El Campo, Fort Worth, Fulshear, Glen Rose, Granbury, Grapevine, Hereford, Huntsville, Keller, Kingwood, Magnolia, Mauriceville, Merkel, Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Montgomery, Moran, New Waverly, Newton, Odessa, Orange, Palacios, Port Arthur, Ranger, Rising Star, Roby, San Angelo, Southlake, Spring, Stephenville, Sweetwater, Tomball, Trent, Trophy Club, Vidor, Waxahachie, Weatherford, Willis, and Willow Park. The Company also operates First Financial Trust & Asset Management Company, N.A., with ten locations and First Technology Services, Inc., a technology operating company.
The Company is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the trading symbol FFIN. For more information about First Financial Bankshares, please visit our website at http://www.ffin.com.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdgePresence, an owner and operator of multi-tenant, distributed edge computing facilities providing space, power, bandwidth and interconnection services announces it deployed a new flagship, 15-cabinet, EdgePod™ in the Orlando, Florida market with 100% customer occupancy upon deployment.
Most importantly, this state-of-the-art EdgePod™ is the first edge data center to be deployed and go live with a full-slate of revenue generating customers, including Internet Service Providers, Fiber Carriers and a large Mobile Network Operator. The Orlando EdgePod™ reached 100% occupancy within two weeks of deployment, surpassing initial lease-up projections. Given the presence of four major fiber carriers installed as tenants, the Orlando EdgePod™ site has created a unique peering and interconnection environment outside of a traditional large data center facility. Each Carrier has its own redundant path into the EdgePod, providing ultra-low latency, reliable network design and powerful computing capabilities at a new decentralized edge location.
According to Doug Recker, Founder and CEO of EdgePresence, "During the deployment of our flagship EdgePod™, we learned a great deal about our customer needs as well as our deployment capabilities. Through continuous development iterations, including, soliciting feedback and input from customers and recommendations on design from our deployment partners, we have demonstrated a great outcome for our customers and the broader developing ecosystem that has provided EdgePresence with a roadmap for future deployments and insights for a repeatable, scalable and profitable business model."
Each EdgePod™ facility features N+1 redundancy with a powerful suite of fully auditable security standards. Similar to a traditional brick and mortar data center, the EdgePod™ from EdgePresence can be deployed almost anywhere and can deliver data center services to new distributed edge locations. EdgePresence has plans to deploy four additional EdgePods™ in the Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA markets in the next 90 days. The Washington DC site is at the National Landing Smart City and has already secured agreements with customers to account for 70% capacity. EdgePresence also has additional EdgePods™ in production to further service additional markets across the US.
About EdgePresence
EdgePresence, an owner and operator of multi-tenant, edge computing points-of-presence (PoPs), providing space, power, bandwidth, and interconnection, is currently deploying its edge data centers (EDCs) across markets throughout the U.S. Edge Data Centers are purpose-built edge micro data centers, comprehensively and compactly designed to include critical power, distribution, physical security and cooling. EDCs are anchored at the base of cell towers, key real estate, and enterprise campus locations enabling us to deploy within 12 miles from end users. This can be called the "far edge." EdgePresence is serving as a turnkey solution for businesses looking to implement a flexible and dynamic edge compute strategy, nationally. Along with its Cell Tower partners, EdgePresence will build, deploy and operate hundreds of micro edge data centers across the United States.
Visit EdgePresence online at EdgePresence.com and follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today its Board of Directors has authorized an increase of 10 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new rate of 33.0 cents per common share, or $1.32 per share on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected to be paid in the third quarter of 2022.
"We are pleased to increase our dividend to shareholders as part of our capital deployment strategy," said Richard P. McKenney, president and CEO of Unum. "These actions are supported by our strong operational performance and capital position, coupled with an improving external environment."
Today, Unum will host its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in a virtual-only format. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. A live webcast of the meeting will be available at http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UNM2022.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Unum Group and its subsidiaries. Unum Group's actual results may differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements can be found in Part 1, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of Unum Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and Unum Group does not undertake to update any particular forward-looking statement included in this release.
ABOUT UNUM
Unum (NYSE: UNM) an international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families for more than 170 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support and behavioral health services. In 2021, Unum reported revenues of $12.0 billion and paid $8.2 billion in benefits. The Fortune 500 company is one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies, recognized by Ethisphere®.
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The grand explanation physicists use to describe how the universe works may have some major new flaws to patch after a fundamental particle was found to have more mass than scientists thought.
“It’s not just something is wrong,” said Dave Toback, a particle physicist at Texas A&M University and a spokesperson for the U.S. government’s Fermi National Accelerator Lab, which conducted the experiments. If replicated by other labs, “it literally means something fundamental in our understanding of nature is wrong.”
The physicists at the lab crashed particles together over ten years and measured the mass of 4 million W bosons. These subatomic particles are responsible for a fundamental force at the center of atoms, and they exist for only a fraction of a second before they decay into other particles.
“They are constantly popping in and out of existence in the quantum froth of the universe,” Toback said.
The difference in mass from what the prevailing theory of the universe predicts is too big to be a rounding error or anything that could be easily explained away, according to the study by a team of 400 scientists from around the world published Thursday in the journalScience.
The result is so extraordinary it must be confirmed by another experiment, scientists say. If confirmed, it would present one of the biggest problems yet with scientists’ detailed rulebook for the cosmos, called the standard model.
Duke University physicist Ashutosh V. Kotwal, the project leader for analysis, said it’s like discovering there’s a hidden room in your house.
Scientists speculated that there may be an undiscovered particle that is interacting with the W boson that could explain the difference. Maybe dark matter, another poorly understood component of the universe, could be playing a role. Or maybe there’s just new physics involved that they just don’t understand at the moment, researchers said.
The standard model says a W boson should measure 80,357,000 electron volts, plus or minus six.
”We found it slightly more than that. Not that much, but it’s enough,” said Giorgio Chiarelli, another scientist for the Fermi team and research director for the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics. The Fermi team’s scale put the W boson at a heftier 80,433,000 electron volts, plus or minus nine.
It doesn’t seem like a big difference, but it is a huge one in the subatomic world.
But both the team and experts not involved in the research said such a big claim requires extra proof from a second team, which they don’t have yet.
“It’s an incredibly delicate measurement, it requires understanding of various calibrations of various little effects,” said Claudio Campagnari, a particle physicist at the University of California Santa Barbara, who wasn’t part of the Fermi team. “These guys are really good. And I take them very seriously. But I think at the end of the day what we need is a confirmation by another experiment.”
Earlier, less precise measurements of the W boson by other teams found it to be lighter than predicted, so “maybe there is just something wonky about this experiment,” said Caltech physicist Sean M. Carroll, who wasn’t part of the research and said it is “absolutely worth taking very seriously.”
The finding is important because of its potential effect on the standard model of physics.
“Nature has facts,” Duke’s Kotwal said. “The model is the way we understand those facts.”
Scientists have long known the standard model isn’t perfect. It doesn’t explain dark matter or gravity well. If scientists have to go in and tinker with it to explain these findings they have to make sure it doesn’t throw out of whack mathematical equations that now explain and predict other particles and forces well, researchers said.
It is a recurring problem with the model. A year ago a different team found another problem with the standard model and how muons react.
“Quantum mechanics is really beautiful and weird,” Toback said. “Anyone who has not been deeply troubled by quantum mechanics has not understood it.”
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PHILADEPHIA, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust announced today the 2022 class of Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research.
These early-career scientists will receive four-year grants to explore the complexities underpinning how cancer develops and novel ways to treat it. This is the ninth year the Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust has partnered with Pew to advance a legacy of cutting-edge cancer research.
"Cancer remains a leading cause of death and affects millions of lives every year," said Susan K. Urahn, Pew's president and CEO. "We are pleased to support these early-career researchers, who are embarking on pioneering research approaches for one of the most complex diseases of our time."
These six scientists will examine some of the most pressing questions in cancer research, including what drives a rare type of bone cancer, how the nervous system regulates the body's immune response to cancer, and how metabolic processes give way to cancer therapy resistance.
"This new class of scientists brings innovative ideas and approaches to the complex study of cancer," said Peter M. Howley, M.D., chair of the Pew-Stewart national advisory committee. "I look forward to seeing their research accomplishments help in better understanding, preventing, and treating this disease."
The 2022 Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research are:
Monther Abu-Remaileh, Ph.D.
Stanford University
Dr. Abu-Remaileh will determine how lysosomes help to orchestrate the rewiring of metabolic processes to fuel tumor growth in KRAS-driven cancers.
Alexander Bick, M.D., Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Bick will develop an algorithm to determine why and how only a small subset of pre-cancerous cells drive the development of blood cancers.
Shasha Chong, Ph.D.
California Institute of Technology
Dr. Chong will investigate how the expression of a transcription factor in Ewing sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, drives the expression of genes causing cancer development.
Alexander Huang, M.D.
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Huang will investigate the underlying T cell responses from a new immunotherapy to develop safer and more effective treatments for melanoma.
Chengcheng Jin, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Jin will determine how the nervous system regulates immune responses to lung cancer.
Christina Towers, Ph.D.
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Dr. Towers will explore how cancer cells adapt their metabolic processes to resist therapy.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today's most challenging problems. Learn more at pewtrusts.org.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat plan for the snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Colorado and other western states where the rare animals would be protected, according to a legal agreement made public Tuesday.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service faces a 2024 deadline to draft the new plan for the wild cats after settling a legal challenge from two environmental groups — Wild Earth Guardians and Wilderness Workshop. U.S. District Judge Donald Christensen issued an order late Monday approving the settlement.
The groups sued to enforce a prior court rulingfrom Christensen that said federal officials wrongly excluded areas of Colorado, Montana and Idaho when they designated almost 40,000 square miles (104,000 square kilometers) in 2014 as critical for the lynx’s long-term survival.
On land designated as critical, federal agencies are required to consult with wildlife officials before taking or allowing any activities that could destroy or alter the habitats of a protected species. Those consultations can potentially lead to restrictions of logging in federal forests or limitations on dirt roads used for recreation.
Christensen cited the presence of a reproducing lynx population in the southern Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Agency officials had earlier concluded that Colorado and adjacent areas of Wyoming and New Mexico were “not essential” for the recovery of the species, pointing in part to low population densities of snowshoe hares that lynx eat.
To comply with the judge’s order, the Fish and Wildlife Service will evaluate which parts of the Southern Rockies and elsewhere are critical for lynx and propose them for potential protections by Nov. 21, 2024, according to a statement provided by agency spokesperson Joe Szuszwalak.
Lynx are elusive, forest-dwelling animals. There is no reliable population estimate, but several hundred are believed to roam parts of the U.S. Rocky Mountains.
The animals also are found in Minnesota, Maine, Washington state and occasionally Michigan.
They were reintroduced to Colorado beginning in the late 1990s and listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act across the contiguous U.S. in 2000.
During Donald Trump’s presidency, officials said the lynx had recovered and no longer needed protectionafter their numbers rebounded in some areas. President Joe Biden’s administration reversed course in November and agreed to keep the lynx’s threatened species protections. That did not resolve the dispute over what areas they would need to survive.
“There’s a lot of really good habitat in Colorado — wilderness and really remote areas,” said attorney John Mellgren, who represented the environmental groups that reached the settlement.
But he added that those areas face increased pressure as trees in forested areas are killed by beetles, wildfires and other problems that are being worsened by climate change.
Some scientists warn climate change could undo progress in lynx recovery, by melting away their snowy habitat and decreasing the availability of snowshoe hares.
U.S. government biologists in 2016 predicted some lynx populations would disappear by 2100. That was based on models predicting widespread and substantial habitat losses because of climate change.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kilograms (which is about 88 pounds). Today's action marks the first FDA approval of a treatment for EoE.
"As researchers and clinicians have gained knowledge about eosinophilic esophagitis in recent years, more cases of the disorder have been recognized and diagnosed in the U.S.," said Jessica Lee, M.D., director of the Division of Gastroenterology in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "Today's approval will fulfill an important unmet need for the increasing number of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis."
EoE is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, are found in the tissue of the esophagus. In adults and adolescent patients with EoE, common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, difficulty eating, and food getting stuck in the esophagus. Dupixent is a monoclonal antibody that acts to inhibit part of the inflammatory pathway.
The efficacy and safety of Dupixent in EoE was studied in a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial, that included two 24-week treatment periods (Part A and Part B) that were conducted independently in separate groups of patients. In Part A and Part B, patients received either placebo or 300 milligrams of Dupixent every week. The two primary measurements of efficacy were the proportion of patients who achieved a certain level of reduced eosinophils in the esophagus at week 24, as determined by assessing patients' esophageal tissue under a microscope, and the change in the patient-reported Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ) score from baseline to week 24. The DSQ is a questionnaire designed to measure difficulty swallowing associated with EoE, with total scores ranging from 0 to 84; higher DSQ scores indicate worse symptoms.
In Part A of the trial, 60% of the 42 patients who received Dupixent achieved the pre-determined level of reduced eosinophils in the esophagus compared to 5% of the 39 patients who received a placebo. Patients in Part A who received Dupixent experienced an average improvement of 22 points in their DSQ score compared to 10 points in patients who received placebo. In Part B, 59% of the 80 patients who received Dupixent achieved the pre-determined level of reduced eosinophils in the esophagus compared to 6% of the 79 patients who received a placebo. Patients in Part B who received Dupixent experienced an average improvement of 24 points in their DSQ score compared to 14 points in patients who received placebo. Assessments incorporating the perspectives from patients with EoE supported that the DSQ score improvement in patients who received Dupixent in the clinical trial was representative of clinically meaningful improvement in dysphagia.
The most common side effects associated with Dupixent include injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, joint pain, and herpes viral infections.
Dupixent is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to dupilumab or any of its inactive ingredients. Dupixent carries warnings and precautions, including ones addressing potential development of allergic reactions, conjunctivitis, keratitis, or joint pain; use in patients with certain parasitic infections; and use in conjunction with live vaccinations.
Dupixent received priority review and breakthrough therapy designations for this indication.
Dupixent was originally approved in 2017. It is approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients aged 6 and older whose disease is not adequately controlled by topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. Dupixent is also approved as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults and pediatric patients aged 6 and older with certain types of moderate-to-severe asthma, as well as an add-on maintenance treatment in adults with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
The FDA granted the approval of Dupixent to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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EXPLAINER: What’s known about Biden catching COVID-19?
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, is experiencing mild symptoms and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral pill treatment.
A look at what we know about the president and his coronavirus infection:
HOW’S HE FEELING?
Biden is reporting a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough, according to a memo from Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s doctor. Biden’s symptoms started Wednesday evening. Biden tweeted Thursday: “Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern.”
WHAT KIND OF TEST DID HE USE?
Biden is routinely screened for coronavirus. His infection was detected first with an antigen test, the same type that many Americans use at home. It was then confirmed with a PCR test, the president’s doctor said. The president’s last previous test for COVID-19 was Tuesday, when he had a negative test result.
IS HE VACCINATED?
Yes. The president is fully vaccinated and twice boosted. Biden got two doses of the Pfizer vaccine shortly before taking office, a first booster shot in September and an additional dose March 30.
IS HE GETTING TREATMENT?
Biden is taking Paxlovid, which was authorized in the U.S. regulators late last year. In older people and other high-risk patients, the drug was shown to reduce the chances of hospitalization or death from COVID-19. The pills work best if taken within five days of the start of symptoms. The president’s doctor said Biden’s vaccination status and early treatment with Paxlovid should keep him out of danger.
WHAT’S THE ISOLATION PLAN?
Biden will work in isolation until he tests negative, the White House said. Once he tests negative, he will return to in-person work. The White House said it will provide a daily update on the president’s status.
HOW DOES THE VIRUS AFFECT OLDER PEOPLE?
At age 79, Biden is in a high-risk group for severe illness. About 8 in 10 COVID-19 deaths occur in people over age 65, with risk increasing with age. Also among the most vulnerable are those with other health issues such as diabetes and heart conditions.
DID HE GET THE BA.5 VARIANT?
It’s unclear which variant Biden has contracted. But the dominant virus variant in the U.S. is the omicron mutant BA.5, which is also prominent worldwide. The variant accounted for three-quarters of new infections reported in the U.S. last week. It’s also been gaining ground globally, making up more than half of sequenced omicron cases. Experts say BA.5 is one of the most transmissible variants yet but they haven’t seen an increase in severity compared with previous omicron variants.
WHERE DID HE CATCH IT?
That’s unclear. Symptoms can start two days to two weeks after exposure to the virus. Biden has kept a busy travel schedule lately. During his recent Middle East trip, the president was seen fist-bumping, handshaking and even occasionally hugging. He returned to Washington late Saturday and kept a low profile for the next three days, leaving briefly to attend church in Washington and for a Tuesday appearance outside the White House with Ukraine’s first lady. He traveled to Massachusetts on Wednesday to announce modest new steps to combat climate change.
WHAT ABOUT JILL BIDEN?
The first lady said Thursday that she tested negative earlier in the day. She will follow CDC guidance on masking and distancing during scheduled visits to Michigan and Georgia on Thursday, said Michael LaRosa, her spokesperson.
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AP Medical Writer Laura Ungar contributed.
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) announced today that it will report results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the market closes on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The earnings announcement will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.OUTFRONTmedia.com.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call number is 800-263-0877 (U.S. callers) and 646-828-8143 (International callers) and the passcode for both is 8001508.
Live and replay versions of the conference call will be webcast in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.OUTFRONTmedia.com.
About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location, and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.
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76ers, Mavericks try and stave off elimination in Game 6
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Miami Heat hold a 3-2 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers after a blowout Game 5 win. The Phoenix Suns also lead the Dallas Mavericks 3-2 on the strength of a 30-point Game 5 victory. The Sixers and Mavericks both play Game 6 at home. Teams in NBA history that win Game 5 for a 3-2 series lead wind up advancing 82.2% of the time. The home team has won every game in each series. The 76ers lost Game 1 by 14 points, Game 2 by 16 and Game 3 by 35. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/11/76ers-mavericks-try-and-stave-off-elimination-in-game-6/ | 2022-05-11T19:33:02Z |
LENZING, Austria, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VEOCEL™ brand today announces the launch of "VEOCEL™ cares for the future" initiative, which will kickstart globally and regionally on June 5th, World Environment Day 2022. As the start of a dedicated consumer education and engagement program, the "cares for the future" campaign will feature a series of tailored activities in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. Aimed at inspiring and engaging communities to care for the environment, the initiative will utilize social media channels and content to inspire, educate, and empower consumers to play a bigger role in caring for the planet and building a better future for the next generations.
"At VEOCEL™, our care transcends boundaries, from our children and families to the wider community, our environment and our planet," said Monique Buch, Vice President of Global Nonwovens Business, Lenzing AG. "Our new global campaign is all about broadening what care means at each stage of one's life – from couples to newlyweds and young parents. We hope that our collaboration with environmental advocates will empower consumers from different parts of the world to join us in caring for the environment and sharing their stories to inspire others. Every action counts towards building a better future."
Global brand ambassador to motivate change
The VEOCEL™ brand's first global brand ambassador, @valerialipovetsky, is a public figure, business owner and mother of three. She will take her 1.9 million Instagram followers on an educational journey with VEOCEL™ to discover how to live more sustainably and learn how the boundless love she has for her children drives her care for the future.
Demonstrate your love for the planet
Across the U.S. and Europe, environmentally-driven influencers Eva Klaus, Müge Boz, and Heather Goodman, will kick off the #sharehowyoucare challenge and encourage their followers to comment real life examples of how they care for the environment. To join the challenge and win a chance to a luxury forest hotel stay, visit the influencers' social media accounts to find out more.
The "VEOCEL™ cares for the future" initiative is conducted in collaboration with VEOCEL™'s longtime partner, One Tree Planted, where social media users all over the world will be able to contribute to global reforestation efforts and enable positive change for the planet by commenting on the influencers' posts.
"Caring for the environment also transcends to caring for future generations. Later this year, the "VEOCEL™ cares for the future" campaign will be dedicated to the development of educational content and school programs around sustainable lifestyle knowledge targeted at children," added Monique. For more details about upcoming "cares for the future" campaign initiatives, please stay tuned to VEOCEL™'s social media channels.
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Police ask public for help in finding missing Kansas City 22-year-old
Published: Jun. 2, 2022 at 1:12 PM CDT|Updated: 21 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 22-year-old woman last seen on March 23 has been reported missing by police.
The Kansas City Police Department stated Abbi Schaeffer was wearing a tan-colored long-sleeve crop top, black leggings and gray Nike sandals when she was last seen 10 days ago.
The police department stated in a release that officers were concerned for her safety and well-being.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts has been asked to call the Sex Crimes/Missing Persons line at 816-234-5220 or call 911.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX), the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology, today announced its participation in the following investor conferences:
- Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference — September 12 through September 14, 2022
- Goldman Sachs Global Sustainability Forum — September 29, 2022
About Recursion
Recursion is the clinical-stage biotechnology company industrializing drug discovery by decoding biology. Enabling its mission is the Recursion OS, a platform built across diverse technologies that continuously expands one of the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical datasets. Recursion leverages sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to distill from its dataset a collection of trillions of searchable relationships across biology and chemistry unconstrained by human bias. By commanding massive experimental scale — up to millions of wet lab experiments weekly — and massive computational scale — owning and operating one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, Recursion is uniting technology, biology and chemistry to advance the future of medicine.
Recursion is headquartered in Salt Lake City, where it is a founding member of BioHive, the Utah life sciences industry collective. Recursion also has offices in Toronto, Montreal and the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more at www.Recursion.com, or connect on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan-based warehouse equipment supplier American Storage & Logistics has announced its acquisition of two businesses; Binghamton Material Handling and Granite Industries.
Binghamton Material Handling specializes in manufacturing and distribution equipment and has been operating in New York and Pennsylvania for over 60 years. The New Hampshire-based Granite Industries is a leading distributor and servicer of forklifts. The acquisition will allow American Storage & Logistics to expand its product line and service offerings while allowing for faster delivery of equipment to a larger geographic area.
In addition to the acquisition, American Storage & Logistics announced its official name change to BMH Equipment LLC. and is planning on rebranding all three companies under the BMH Equipment umbrella. The recent change is also a part of American Storage & Logistics' efforts to revolutionize the antiquated warehouse equipment and material handling industries. The business is committed to expanding its digital footprint and will be unifying product inventory from all companies into a single online eCommerce website."Acquiring Granite Industrial Trucks and Binghamton Material Handling allows us to grow our product offerings while improving our customers' experience with faster shipping and easier access to our inventory regionally," said Lucas Marselle, ERP Integration & E-commerce Manager at American Storage & Logistics.
American Storage & Logistics has been a leader in new, used, and refurbished warehouse equipment for over 50 years. In addition to supplying warehouse equipment, the business provides installation, design, teardown, and relocation services. For more information about American Storage & Logistics, visit www.aslmhc.com.
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2 Pocatello, Idaho, officers injured in shooting
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say two officers were seriously injured in an early Thursday shooting in Pocatello, Idaho, when a man opened fire on them.
Police said the wounded officers were in stable condition at Portneuf Medical Center and are expected to survive. The suspect was also wounded and is expected to survive.
The Idaho State Journal reports the 45-year-old suspect was armed with an AR-15 rifle and a shotgun.
“Immediately upon the officers’ arrival, a male subject fired upon them, and officers returned fire,” Pocatello police said in a statement.
The officers were being treated at Pocatello Hospital for their injuries. Police say there’s no further risk to the public, and the regional officer-involved shooting team is investigating the incident. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/05/05/2-pocatello-idaho-officers-injured-in-shooting/ | 2022-05-05T18:16:17Z |
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TIANJIN, China, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CanSino Biologics Inc. ("CanSinoBIO") (SSE: 688185, HKEX: 06185) today announced that the World Health Organization ("WHO") has granted Emergency Use Listing ("EUL") for Convidecia™, CanSinoBIO's Recombinant Novel Coronavirus Vaccine (Adenovirus Type 5 Vector). In addition to shortening the vaccination cycle by leveraging the advantages of its single-dose regimen, Convidecia™ can be stably transported and stored between 2°C and 8°C, making it more accessible to developing countries with insufficient storage facilities and medical resources, reducing the burden placed on healthcare systems and medical workers, and contributing to building broad immune protection globally.
"We are pleased to have obtained the issuance of an Emergency Use Listing, as well as the usage recommendation from the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization Committee and the Good Manufacturing Practices certificate," said Dr. Xuefeng YU, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CanSinoBIO. "This EUL will greatly contribute to the expansion of vaccine access to underserved populations around the globe, representing a significant milestone for CanSinoBIO and further demonstrating our efforts in the pandemic fight. We are actively working with public and private organizations to grant access to Convidecia™. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate and develop new products to further diversify our vaccine portfolio, including inhaled and mRNA vaccines."
The WHO's EUL procedure assesses novel health products during public health emergencies to make medicines, vaccines and diagnostics available as rapidly as possible to address the emergency while adhering to stringent criteria of safety, efficacy and quality. The EUL pathway involves rigorous assessment of late-stage clinical trial data as well as substantial additional data on safety, efficacy and quality by independent experts and WHO teams. An EUL allows countries to expedite their own regulatory approval to import and administer COVID-19 vaccines, and is a prerequisite to supply vaccines to the global COVAX Facility, a global mechanism for pooled procurement and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Technical Advisory Group for Emergency Use Listing, convened by the WHO and consisting of regulatory experts from around the world, determined that Convidecia™ meets WHO standards for protection against COVID-19 and that the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh risks. The WHO based its decision on the totality of scientific evidence provided by CanSinoBIO, including its Phase III clinical trial results on the safety and efficacy of Convidecia™, which were published in The Lancet. CanSinoBIO's Phase III clinical trial was a global multicenter, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Pakistan and Russia, and included approximately 45,000 volunteer participants globally, representing the same sample size as that of other leading global vaccine manufacturers. The results also proved the safety of Convidecia™ for a broad range of age groups above 18, including those over the age of 60.
Currently, CanSinoBIO's Convidecia™ has received approvals in more than 10 markets: China, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Malaysia. The company also established local partnerships for distribution in various countries, including setting up fill-and-finish facilities in Mexico, Pakistan, and Malaysia, allowing its COVID-19 vaccine access to more people in developing markets.
Convidecia™ is a genetically engineered vaccine with the replication-defective adenovirus type 5 vector that expresses the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus spike protein. The vaccine is ready to use and does not contain preservatives, adjuvants nor substances of animal origin. So far, it has been approved as a heterologous booster vaccine in China, Argentina, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is also the first and only adenovirus-vectored vaccine to be included in the heterologous vaccination program in China. Recent studies[1] showed that using Convidecia™ as a heterologous booster, via either intramuscular injection or using the inhaled version, generated greater neutralizing antibody responses than those induced by a homologous inactivated vaccine booster or heterologous recombinant protein vaccine booster.
[1] Source: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.03.08.22271816v1
About CanSinoBIO
Incorporated in 2009, CanSinoBIO (SSE: 688185, HKEX: 06185) commits to research, production and commercialization of innovative vaccines for China and global public health security. It possesses five integrated platform technologies including viral vector-based technology, synthetic vaccine technology, protein structure design and recombinant technology, mRNA technology, as well as formulation and delivery technology. As of today, it has established a robust pipeline of 17 vaccines preventing 12 diseases, including the Recombinant Novel Coronavirus Vaccine (Adenovirus Type 5 Vector) conditionally approved in 2021, the Group A and Group C Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (CRM197) and the Group ACYW135 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (CRM197) approved in the same year. Additional information can be found online at www.cansinotech.com
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Health Care Firm Engages IT Leader to Spearhead Innovative Technology Strategies to Support Companies' Growth Objectives
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on the health care industry, announced today that it has appointed Deepak Batheja as chief information officer. Mr. Batheja will play an instrumental role in supporting Water Street's family of companies with their goals for value creation. He also will spearhead the health care firm's information technology, digital and cybersecurity operations. Mr. Batheja will assume the role from Paul T. Cottey, who announced his retirement earlier this year and will help with the transition.
"Water Street's profound focus on leveraging operational and industry expertise to achieve their goal of building companies into market leaders in health care is one of the primary reasons I joined the team. This role provides me with a meaningful opportunity to share my experience developing IT and digital strategies to support companies' growth objectives. I also am humbled to contribute to Water Street's goal of making a positive impact in health care, an area that is deeply personal to me."
Mr. Batheja brings more than 30 years of technology operations experience to Water Street. He recently transformed the technology platforms and operations for two leading U.S. health care organizations. He also served as CIO for numerous businesses owned by global private equity firms, where he aligned IT to support their expansion plans. Mr. Batheja began his career at Bell Labs before joining Deloitte Consulting. His leadership and innovation have been recognized by leading technology publications, including Computerworld and InformationWeek.
"Deepak's wide-ranging experience leading IT operations for numerous businesses, including ones owned by global private equity firms, will provide Water Street's companies with valuable perspective. His service in leadership positions similar to CIO roles in our network means that he can understand their unique challenges and contribute insights that address their objectives."
In his new role, Mr. Batheja will join the Corporate Resources Group, which is comprised of functional specialists dedicated to supporting Water Street's companies with their goals for growth.
Water Street is a strategic investor focused exclusively on health care. The firm has a strong record of building market-leading companies across key growth sectors in health care. It has worked with some of the world's leading health care companies on its investments, including Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew and Walgreen Co. Water Street's team is comprised of industry executives and senior investment professionals with decades of experience investing in and operating global health care businesses. The firm is headquartered in Chicago. For more information about Water Street, visit waterstreet.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — When Serena Williams won the 1999 U.S. Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 17, she wore white beads in her hair. On Monday night, when Williams won her first match of the 2022 U.S. Open at age 40, her daughter, Olympia, was courtside, sporting a hairstyle paying homage to Mom’s from all that time ago.
“It was either her wear beads or me, so …” Williams said after beating Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3, finishing that thought with a smile. “I wanted to do it, but I just didn’t have the time.”
Williams was pregnant with Olympia while playing in, and winning, the 2017 Australian Open for her 23rd Grand Slam title. Olympia was born later that year and turns 5 on Thursday.
“Yeah, she likes, actually, wearing them. She asks to wear beads a lot,” Williams said. “It actually wasn’t my idea, but I was so happy when she had them on. It’s perfect on her.”
On Monday, Olympia sat in Williams’ player guest box in Arthur Ashe Stadium, at one point snapping pictures with a camera. She was with her father — Williams’ husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian — and her grandmother — Williams’ mom, Oracene Price.
After the match, Williams’ long and influential career was celebrated during an on-court ceremony that included a video narrated by Oprah Winfrey and a speech from Billie Jean King. At the end, Ohanian carried Olympia down on to the court.
“Tonight was all a surprise, actually, towards the end. I didn’t know any of that was happening,” Williams said. “I was just ready to do the on-court interview and leave.”
She has said she is ready to move on from her playing days to focus on having another child and pursuing her business interests.
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Data report by independent research firm shows 36% of over 400 respondents are transforming and reimagining digital business strategies
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celigo, the leading enterprise-wide Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) for the mid-market, today announced the findings of its commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study surveyed 413 global IT and finance decision-makers to evaluate the impact of using an advanced iPaaS on a business.
"Digital transformation has accelerated exponentially, allowing virtually every company to reach a baseline of digital maturity," said Mark Simon, Vice President of Strategy at Celigo. "As we enter the Post-Digital era, companies must leverage an advanced iPaaS to drive their automation strategy and ensure complete visibility to make real-time decisions."
According to the report, mid-market companies that successfully evolve their digital technologies, people and processes with advanced iPaaS solutions win in this new environment against more established and better-funded competitors. The report also found it's not just possible but practical to use iPaaS to support B2B and analytics use cases that enable consolidating integration technology.
Additional key findings include:
- Organizations that don't have iPaaS struggle with data management.
- The need to move beyond basic automation and get to a level of smart, data-driven automation strategy is a priority for organizations
- Key requirements for advanced iPaaS solutions to bring companies into the post-digital age include:
"To empower teams across the enterprise, we have to look at the processes holistically," continued Simon. "When the proper technology is in place, like an iPaaS, companies can grow faster, reduce operational costs, and improve the customer experience."
For more information and to download the study, please visit here. To learn more about how Celigo can automate your company's end-to-end business processes, visit www.celigo.com.
Celigo is the leading enterprise-wide Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) for the mid-market. Named a G2 Best Software for 2021, Celigo enables breakaway growth, controlled cost management, and superior customer experiences by ensuring that every process -- at any level of the organization -- can be automated in the most optimal way. For more information, visit www.celigo.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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CHICAGO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Typenex® Medical LLC, a pioneer in patient identification solutions, has been awarded a three-year group purchasing contract with Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. This new agreement, effective as of August 1, 2022, allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier. This includes Typenex Medical's comprehensive portfolio of medical labels, identification bands, blood bands, and other related products.
"We look forward to helping Premier members minimize spend and maximize the benefits gained from our high-quality solutions," said Craig Searls, Director of National Contracting.
With this contract, Premier members can secure enhanced savings, exclusive perks, and conversion rebates. Proudly manufactured in the USA, Typenex Medical's extensive line of labels and wristbands includes thousands of stock options and tailored offerings. "Our value-driven supplies and services are designed to deliver improved patient safety, optimal efficiency, smart consolidation, and substantial savings," added Searls.
Premier (NASDAQ: PINC) unites an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 225,000 other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. With integrated data and analytics, collaboratives, supply chain solutions, and consulting and other services, Premier enables better care and outcomes at a lower cost.
About Typenex® Medical, LLC
Typenex® Medical is a medical device and supply company founded by entrepreneur and investor, John Fife. Typenex Medical is committed to connecting with customers to understand their process needs, then delivering tailored products to help streamline workflows. For more information, please visit www.typenex.com.
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New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 24 mpg
By TOM KRISHER
AP Auto Writer
DETROIT (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to travel an average of at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026 under new rules unveiled by the government. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday its fuel economy requirements will undo a rollback enacted under President Donald Trump. The new requirements increase gas mileage by 8% per year for model years 2024 and 2025 and 10% in the 2026 model year. For the current model year, standards enacted under Trump require the fleet of new vehicles to get just over 24 miles per gallon in real-world driving. Some environmental groups say the new standards aren’t tough enough. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/01/new-vehicles-must-average-40-mpg-by-2026-under-us-standards/ | 2022-04-01T15:16:06Z |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man has been charged with kidnapping in the disappearance of a Tennessee woman who was out jogging last week when she was accosted and forced into an SUV, police said Sunday.
While Eliza Fletcher has not been found, Memphis police said in an arrest affidavit they have evidence that leads them to believe she was seriously injured in the abduction near the University of Memphis campus. Authorities have said they have surveillance video of the abduction.
U.S. Marshals arrested 38-year-old Cleotha Abston on Saturday after police found his DNA on a pair of sandals found near where Fletcher was last seen, according to the affidavit. Police also linked the vehicle they believe Fletcher was forced into to a person living at a residence where Abston was staying.
Abston attempted to flee when U.S. Marshals arrived at that residence but was captured, according to the affidavit. Memphis police said early Sunday morning he was charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence. They said that the investigation continues.
Online court records do not show if Abston has a lawyer who can comment on his behalf. An arraignment has been set for Tuesday.
A second person was also arrested but apparently on an unrelated offense since police said they didn’t believe that person was connected to the abduction.
Authorities have said Fletcher, 34, was jogging around 4 a.m. on Friday when a man approached her and forced her into an SUV after a brief struggle. Fletcher was reported missing when she did not return home.
Police said a witness reported seeing Abston cleaning the inside of the SUV in question a few hours after the abduction and that he was “behaving oddly.”
Fletcher is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Orgill III, a Memphis hardware businessman and philanthropist, according to news outlets. The family has released a video statement asking for help in finding Fletcher and offered a $50,000 reward for information in the case.
“We believe someone knows what happened, and can help,” Fletcher’s uncle said in the video. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-memphis-police-arrest-made-in-joggers-disappearance/ | 2022-09-05T02:02:34Z |
NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine wine importer Demeine Estates is thrilled to announce their partnership with the Mazzei family of Chianti Classico. Established in 1435, the Mazzeis are considered a founding family of Chianti Classico. Family-owned for 25 generations, it is one of Tuscany's most awarded wineries. The exclusive import partnership includes the Mazzei family's additional properties: Belguardo in Maremma, Zisola in Sicily and Villa Marcello in the Veneto.
"We're honored to represent the Mazzei family and their estates exclusively in the United States," says Demeine Estates President, Philana Bouvier. "They bring a rare combination of extensive legacy, esteemed wines, long-held values and innovative spirit to one of the world's most renowned wine regions, and we are proud to share their deeply rich history."
Siblings Filippo and Francesco Mazzei are the winery's Managing Directors, while Filippo's son Giovanni is Export Director. Castello di Fonterutoli, the family's seat in Chianti Classico, includes 110 hectares under vine across five vineyards. The estate is renowned for its Gran Selezione sites, two of which are bottled as single-vineyard wines.
"In Demeine Estates, we have found a partner that reflects our values and will bring our wines into the market with dedication and perseverance," says Export Director Giovanni Mazzei. "Their focus on family, quality and sustainability in their winery partners inspires us for our collaboration."
The winery focuses on indigenous varietals and promotes a healthy ecosystem. They avoid finite resources, maximize water reserves and preserve biodiversity while offsetting carbon emissions.
"As one of the longest tenured producers in Chianti Classico, this partnership is an important alignment, as well as an invaluable opportunity for our young company," says Demeine Estates SVP of Marketing and Global Brand Strategy, Scott Diaz.
Demeine Estates will be importing the admired flagship wines: the Castello Fonterutoli Gran Selezione, the Siepi Toscana IGT and the Concerto Fonterutoli Toscana IGT. Additional wines include the single-vineyard Badiolà and Vicoregio 36 Gran Seleziones, the Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo, and the Chianti Classico Fonterutoli. Mazzei's impressive collection of Chianti Classico wines have been integral to the continued growth of the category, which has increased in the US by 67% over the last three years.
"It has been a great pleasure watching our team at Demeine Estates build this luxury portfolio," says Lawrence Wine Estates Managing Partner Carlton McCoy. "Philana and Scott have shared nothing but enthusiasm about creating a long-term relationship with these wonderful estates. As one of the great winemaking families of the world, the Mazzeis have raised the bar in Chianti for centuries, and we look forward to being their ambassadors."
Demeine Estates is a family-owned importer and marketer of the world's finest wines based in the heart of Napa Valley, California. A leader in luxury wines in the U.S., Demeine Estates sets the standard in exceptional marketing, fine wine sales, and distribution services. Founded by The Lawrence family and Carlton McCoy Jr., MS, and led by President Philana Bouvier, Demeine Estates curated portfolio consists of both premium family-owned domestic and international producers of exceptional wines anchored by quality viticulture. www.demeineestates.com
The Mazzei family have been leaders in Chianti Classico since the winery was established in 1435. The family has resided at Castello di Fonterutoli, the home of their famous wines, for 25 generations. Today the winery is run by brothers Francesco and Filippo Mazzei, as well as Filippo's son Giovanni. Marchesi Mazzei, the wine brand of the family, has continued to grow and modernize, focusing on innovation and sustainability and acquiring estates in other regions of Italy, while still respecting and building upon the history of the region and the family.
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KARLSHAMN, Sweden, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The shareholders of AAK AB (publ.) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the premises of Malmö Arena, Hyllie Stationstorg 2 in Malmö, Sweden. The registration for the Annual General Meeting starts at 1:00 p.m.
Practical information regarding the Annual General Meeting
Notice of the Annual General Meeting is published in a press release, in Post- och Inrikes Tidningar ("the Swedish Official Gazette") and at www.aak.com. In addition, an advertisement is placed in Svenska Dagbladet. For environmental reasons, please note that the notice will not be printed and distributed by post. AAK will not provide bus transport to the Annual General Meeting as in previous years.
A. CONDITIONS FOR ATTENDANCE
Shareholders who wish to attend the Annual General Meeting must be recorded in the Shareholders' Register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, and must also notify the company of their intention to attend the Annual General Meeting not later than Thursday, May 12, 2022. The notification of attendance, which may be made in accordance with any of the alternatives specified below, shall state name, address, day-time telephone number, personal or corporate identity number, and the number of shares held. Shareholders who intend to bring assistance shall notify this within the same time limits as for the notification of their own attendance. Shareholders represented by an authorized representative should enclose a proxy in original to their notification. A proxy form is available for downloading on the company website, www.aak.com, and will also be sent by post to shareholders notifying the company and informing the company of their address. Representative of a legal entity shall submit a copy of the registration certificate or corresponding papers of authorization evidencing the persons authorized to act on behalf of the legal entity.
Address: AAK AB, c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden (please mark the envelope "Annual General Meeting 2022")
Telephone: +46 8 402 90 45
Website: www.aak.com
In order to participate at the Annual General Meeting, shareholders with nominee-registered shares must request their bank or broker to have the shares temporarily owner-registered with Euroclear Sweden AB. Such re-registration must be executed no later than Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The shareholders must therefore notify the nominee of their request to have the shares re-registered in due time before May 10, 2022. Voting rights registration requested by the shareholder at such time that the registration has been completed by the nominee no later than Thursday, May 12, 2022 will be taken into account in the preparation of the share register.
B. AGENDA
1. Opening of the Meeting.
2. Election of Chairman of the Meeting.
3. Preparation and approval of the voting list.
4. Approval of agenda.
5. Nomination of persons to verify the Minutes of the Meeting.
6. Determination of whether the Annual General Meeting has been properly convened.
7. Report by the Managing Director.
8. Presentation of the Annual Report, the Auditor's Report and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Group Auditor's Report for the financial year 2021 and the statement from the company's auditor confirming compliance with the guidelines for the remuneration of senior executives that have applied since the preceding Annual General Meeting.
9. Resolutions as to:
a) adoption of the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet and the Consolidated Income Statement and the Consolidated Balance Sheet, as per December 31, 2021;
b) appropriation of the company's profit according to the adopted Balance Sheet and resolution on record date; and
c) discharge from liability of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director.
10. Determination of the number of Directors of the Board.
11. Determination of fees to the Board of Directors and auditor.
12. Election of members of the Board of Directors and auditor.
13. Proposal regarding the Nomination Committee.
14. Resolution on approval of remuneration report.
15. Proposal regarding guidelines for remuneration of senior executives.
16. Resolution on proposal of the Board of Directors for implementation of a long-term incentive program including resolutions on (A) issue of subscription warrants series 2022/2027 and (B) transfer of subscription warrants series 2022/2027 (Incentive Program 2022/2027) to replace Incentive Program 2021/2026 resolved by the Annual General Meeting 2021.
17. Proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on new share issues.
18. Proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase and transfer of the company's own shares.
19. Closing of the Annual General Meeting.
Election of Chairman of the Meeting (item 2)
The Nomination Committee in respect of the Annual General Meeting 2022, consisting of Chairman Märta Schörling Andreen (Melker Schörling AB), Henrik Didner (Didner & Gerge Fonder), Peter Lööw (Alecta) and Elisabet Jamal Bergström (SEB Investment Management) has proposed that Georg Brunstam shall be elected Chairman of the Annual General Meeting 2022.
Proposal regarding the appropriation of the company's profit (item 9 b)
The Board of Directors has proposed that a dividend of SEK 2.50 per share be declared for the financial year 2021. As record day for the dividend, the Board of Directors proposes Friday, May 20, 2022. If the Annual General Meeting resolves in accordance with the proposal, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden AB on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Proposal regarding the election of the Board of Directors, auditor and determination of fees (items 10-12)
The Nomination Committee has proposed the following:
- The number of directors shall be five without any deputy directors.
- The total fee payable to the Board of Directors shall be SEK 3,200,000 (including remuneration for committee work) to be distributed among the directors as follows: SEK 975,000 to the Chairman and SEK 425,000 to each of the other directors elected at a general meeting and not employed by the company. Remuneration for committee work shall be payable as follows: SEK 250,000 to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and SEK 125,000 to each of the other members of the Audit Committee, SEK 100,000 to the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and SEK 50,000 to each of the other members of the Remuneration Committee. The auditor shall be remunerated in accordance with agreement.
- Re-election of the Board members Märta Schörling Andreen, Marianne Kirkegaard, Gun Nilsson, Georg Brunstam and Patrik Andersson.
- Re-election of Georg Brunstam as Chairman of the Board.
- Re-election of the accounting firm KPMG AB, for a period of mandate of one year, in accordance with the Audit Committee's recommendation, consequently up to and including the Annual General Meeting 2023, whereby the accounting firm has informed that the authorized public accountant Jonas Nihlberg will be appointed as auditor in charge.
Proposal regarding the Nomination Committee (item 13)
Shareholders, jointly representing approximately 44 percent of the shares and votes in the company as per February 28, 2022, have notified the company of their proposal regarding Nomination Committee.
Proposal regarding Nomination Committee in respect of the Annual General Meeting 2023
- The Nomination Committee shall have four members.
- Re-election of Märta Schörling Andreen (Melker Schörling AB), Henrik Didner (Didner & Gerge Fonder) and Elisabet Jamal Bergström (SEB Investment Management) and new election of William McKechnie (Alecta) as members of the Nomination Committee in respect of the Annual General Meeting 2023.
- Re-election of Märta Schörling Andreen as Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
- In case a shareholder, represented by a member of the Nomination Committee, is no longer one of the major shareholders of AAK AB, or if a member of the Nomination Committee is no longer employed by such shareholder or for any other reason leaves the Nomination Committee before the Annual General Meeting 2023, the Committee shall be entitled to appoint another representative among the major shareholders to replace such member.
Tasks of the Nomination Committee
Prior to the Annual General Meeting 2023, the Nomination Committee shall prepare and submit proposals for the election of Chairman and other members of the Board of Directors, the election of Chairman of the Annual General Meeting, fees to the Board of Directors and auditor and matters related thereto, the election of members of the Nomination Committee or principles for appointment of a Nomination Committee and, in conjunction with the Audit Committee, election of auditor and in other respects pursue the tasks that, according to the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance, are the responsibility of a nomination committee.
Approval of remuneration report (item 14)
The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves to approve the Board's remuneration report pursuant to Chapter 8, Section 53 a of the Swedish Companies Act.
Proposal regarding guidelines for remuneration to senior executives (item 15)
The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves on guidelines for remuneration to senior executives as follows.
These guidelines include the CEO and the persons who during the period the guidelines apply are included in the Group management. The guidelines are applicable to remuneration agreed, and amendments to remuneration already agreed, after adoption of the guidelines by the Annual General Meeting 2022. These guidelines do not apply to any remuneration decided or approved by the general meeting.
The guidelines' promotion of the company's business strategy, long-term interests and sustainability
AAK's business strategy is described on AAK's website, www.aak.com.
A prerequisite for the successful implementation of the company's business strategy and safeguarding of its long-term interests, including its sustainability, is that the company is able to recruit and retain qualified personnel. To this end, it is necessary that the company offers competitive remuneration. These guidelines enable the company to offer the executive management a competitive total remuneration.
Warrants programs have been implemented in the company for senior executives and key employees within the AAK Group. The programs have been resolved by the general meeting and are therefore excluded from these guidelines. For more information regarding the programs, see AAK's Annual Report 2021, note 8. The Board proposes the Annual General Meeting 2022 to resolve on the implementation of a new subscription warrants program for senior executives and key employees within the AAK Group (Incentive Program 2022/2027) to replace Incentive Program 2021/2026 resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting 2021. In total, Incentive Program 2022/2027 comprises approximately 50 senior executives and key employees within the Group. The program entails that the participants are offered to acquire subscription warrants at market value, with the option price in part subsidized by AAK. The term of the subscription warrants is five years. The program is clearly linked to the business strategy and thereby to the company's long-term value creation, including its sustainability. The general meeting resolves on implementation of the program and the program is therefore excluded from these guidelines.
Variable cash remuneration covered by these guidelines shall aim at promoting the company's business strategy and long-term interests, including its sustainability.
Types of remuneration, etc.
The remuneration shall be on market terms and may consist of the following components: fixed cash salary, variable cash remuneration, pension benefits and other benefits. Additionally, the general meeting may - irrespective of these guidelines - resolve on, among other things, share-related or share price-related remuneration.
The satisfaction of criteria for awarding variable cash remuneration shall be measured over a period of one or several years. The annual variable cash remuneration may amount to not more than 120 percent of the fixed annual cash salary.
Pension entitlements for senior executives shall apply from the age of 60 years at the earliest. For the CEO, pension benefits, including health insurance (Sw. sjukförsäkring), shall be premium defined. Variable cash remuneration shall not qualify for pension benefits. The pension premiums for premium defined pension shall amount to not more than 30 percent of the fixed annual cash salary. For other senior executives, pension benefits, including health insurance, shall be premium defined unless the individual concerned is subject to defined benefit pension under mandatory collective agreement provisions. Variable cash remuneration shall qualify for pension benefits to the extent required by applicable mandatory collective agreement provisions. The pension premiums for premium defined pension shall amount to not more than 30 percent of the fixed annual cash salary.
Other benefits may include, for example, life insurance, medical insurance (Sw: sjukvårdsförsäkring) and company cars. Such benefits may amount to not more than 10 percent of the fixed annual cash salary.
For employments governed by rules other than Swedish, duly adjustments may be made for compliance with mandatory rules or established local practice, taking into account, to the extent possible, the overall purpose of these guidelines.
Termination of employment
The notice period may not exceed 12 months if notice of termination of employment is made by the company. Fixed cash salary during the period of notice and severance pay may together not exceed an amount equivalent to the fixed cash salary for two years. The period of notice may not exceed six months without any right to severance pay when termination is made by the executive.
In addition, remuneration for any commitment to restrict competition can be paid. Such remuneration shall compensate for any loss of income and shall only be paid to the extent that the former executive has no right to severance pay. The remuneration shall be based on the fixed cash salary at the time of termination and shall be paid during the period the non-compete restriction applies, which shall not exceed 12 months after the termination of employment.
Criteria for awarding variable cash remuneration, etc.
The variable cash remuneration shall be linked to predetermined and measurable criteria which can be financial or non-financial. They can also be individualized, quantitative or qualitative objectives. The criteria shall be designed so as to contribute to the company's business strategy and long-term interests, including its sustainability, by for example being clearly linked to the business strategy or promote the executive's long-term development.
The criteria mainly applied are linked to the development of operating profit, return on capital employed and earnings per share. The criteria shall also be linked to the fulfilment of predetermined sustainability criteria (ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance). The criteria thereby contribute to the company's business strategy, long-term interests and sustainability.
To which extent the criteria for awarding variable cash remuneration has been satisfied shall be evaluated/determined when the measurement period has ended. The Remuneration Committee is responsible for the evaluation so far as it concerns variable cash remuneration to the CEO and other executives. For financial objectives, the evaluation shall be based on the latest financial information made public by the company.
Salary and employment conditions for employees
In the preparation of the Board of Directors' proposal for these remuneration guidelines, salary and employment conditions for employees of the company have been taken into account by including information on the employees' total income, the components of the remuneration and increase and growth rate over time, in the Remuneration Committee's and the Board of Directors' basis of decision when evaluating whether the guidelines and the limitations set out herein are reasonable. The increase of the gap between the remuneration to senior executives and remuneration to other employees will be disclosed in the remuneration report.
The decision-making process to determine, review and implement the guidelines
The Board of Directors has established a Remuneration Committee. The committee's tasks include preparing the Board of Directors' decision to propose guidelines for executive remuneration. The Board of Directors shall prepare a proposal for new guidelines at least every fourth year and submit it to the general meeting. The guidelines shall be in force until new guidelines are adopted by the general meeting. The Remuneration Committee shall also monitor and evaluate programs for variable remuneration for the executive management, the application of the guidelines for executive remuneration as well as the current remuneration structures and compensation levels in the company. The members of the Remuneration Committee are independent in relation to the company and company management. The CEO and other members of the executive management do not participate in the Board of Directors' processing of and resolutions regarding remuneration-related matters in so far as they are affected by such matters. The Board of Directors shall annually draw up a remuneration report that shall be presented to the Annual General Meeting for approval.
Derogation from the guidelines
The Board of Directors may temporarily resolve to derogate from the guidelines, in whole or in part, if in a specific case there is special cause for the derogation and a derogation is necessary to serve the company's long-term interests, including its sustainability, or to ensure the company's financial viability. As set out above, the Remuneration Committee's tasks include preparing the Board of Directors' resolutions in remuneration-related matters. This includes any resolutions to derogate from the guidelines.
Description of material changes of the guidelines and how the shareholders' opinions are considered
No material amendments have been made to the guidelines. In relation to the guidelines for remuneration to senior executives adopted on the Annual General Meeting 2021, the guidelines have been adjusted so that the annual variable cash remuneration may amount to maximum 120 percent instead of 110 percent of the fixed annual cash salary.
No remarks on the remuneration guidelines have emerged.
Proposal of the Board of Directors for implementation of a long-term incentive program including resolutions on (A) issue of subscription warrants series 2022/2027 and (B) transfer of subscription warrants series 2022/2027 (Incentive Program 2022/2027) to replace Incentive Program 2021/2026 resolved by the Annual General Meeting 2021 (item 16)
The Annual General Meeting in the company held on May 7, 2021 resolved on a long-term incentive program for senior executives and certain key employees within the AAK Group including a directed issue of subscription warrants and approval of transfer of subscription warrants. Since no subscription warrants have been subscribed for or transferred to participants in the program, the Board of Directors has deemed it appropriate to propose to the Annual General Meeting to resolve to replace the incentive program resolved upon by the Annual General Meeting 2021 with a new long-term incentive program for senior executives and certain key employees within the AAK Group ("Incentive Program 2022/2027") including resolutions on (A) a directed issue of subscription warrants series 2022/2027 and (B) approval of transfer of subscription warrants in Incentive Program 2022/2027 on essentially the following terms and conditions.
A. Issue of subscription warrants series 2022/2027
The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting resolves:
- that the company shall issue a maximum of five million (5,000,000) subscription warrants entitling to subscription for new shares in AAK AB by which the share capital may be increased by a total of maximum SEK 8,333,333.33, whereby it is noted that the amount exceeding the quota value shall be transferred to the non-restricted share premium account;
- that the issue is made with deviation from the shareholders' preferential rights and the right to subscribe for the subscription warrants shall be granted to AAK Invest AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAK AB;
- that the subscription warrants shall be issued free of charge;
- that subscription for the subscription warrants shall be made on August 31, 2022 at the latest, with a right for the Board of Directors to prolong this time limit;
- that each subscription warrant shall entitle the holder to subscribe for one (1) new share in AAK AB with a quota value of SEK 1.67;
- that subscription for shares in AAK AB by exercise of the subscription warrants may take place during the period from and including September 1, 2025 up to and including August 31, 2027;
- that the subscription price per share shall correspond to 120 percent of the volume weighted average price according to Nasdaq Stockholm's official price list for the share in the company during the period from and including May 5, 2022 up to and including May 18, 2022, but not lower than the share's quota value; and
- that shares that have been issued by virtue of the subscription warrants, will entitle to dividend for the first time on the first record date for dividend occurring after subscription of shares through exercise of subscription warrants has been executed.
The reason for the deviation from the shareholders' preferential right is that AAK AB wishes to introduce an incentive program for senior executives and key employees within the Group, whereby they will be offered the opportunity to take part in a value increase of the company's share. This is expected to increase the interest in the company's development and to stimulate a continued company loyalty over the forthcoming years. An incentive program is also expected to contribute to the possibilities to recruit and retain competent, motivated and committed employees.
B. Transfer of subscription warrants in Incentive Program 2022/2027
Incentive Program 2022/2027 shall principally be carried out in accordance with what is stated below.
- The subscription warrants shall towards payment be transferred by AAK Invest AB, on one or several occasions, to senior executives and key employees within the AAK Group, in accordance with the guidelines stated below. AAK Invest AB shall otherwise dispose of the subscription warrants for the fulfilment of the obligations under Incentive Program 2022/2027.
- Transfer in accordance with item B.1 shall be made at a market value at the time of transfer, which shall be determined by an independent valuation institute in accordance with the Black & Scholes valuation method. The valuation model is based on the variables risk-free interest rate, volatility, the term of the subscription warrants, expected share dividends during the term of the subscription warrants, the current share price, and the subscription price for shares when exercising the subscription warrants (strike price).
- The company will by means of a cash bonus subsidize part of the participants' acquisition of warrants through payment to the participants of an extra cash bonus that, after individual tax, corresponds to maximum 65 percent of the amount invested by the respective participant in Incentive Program 2022/2027 up to the offered level in accordance with the guidelines below. Only premiums for warrants up to and including the offered level for each participant in accordance with the guidelines below are subsidized. This bonus will be paid out with one fourth (1/4) annually starting one year after acquisition, and with the last payment approximately four (4) years after the acquisition and requires that before each payment the respective participant, with certain exceptions, is still an employee of the AAK Group and still holds the acquired warrants or, where applicable, the shares subscribed through exercising the warrants. The Board of Directors may, if deemed necessary in individual cases, resolve on alternative payment schedules or that bonus under certain circumstances will not be paid or may be reclaimed, subject to the limitations which may follow from applicable law.
- The Board of Directors of AAK AB shall be entitled to decide on the allotment of subscription warrants to approximately 50 senior executives and key employees within the Group in accordance with the following guidelines:
The participants can choose to apply for a lower number of subscription warrants than set out above. If the total number of subscription warrants that the entitled senior executives and key employees wish to acquire exceeds the maximum number of subscription warrants that can be issued, reduction shall be made proportionally to each person's quantity in relation to the guidelines set forth above. There will be no guaranteed allotment. A participant has the right to subscribe for a larger number of warrants than set out in the guidelines above and may be allotted additional warrants corresponding to a maximum of 100 percent of what is set out in the guidelines above if full subscription in the program has not been made. If such oversubscription is made, allotment shall be made to the oversubscribing participants pro rata in relation to the number of subscription warrants that they have been allotted in the first allotment. Any remaining warrants, which have not been allotted in accordance with the above, shall be reserved for future recruitment of persons within the above eligible categories, whereby the above guidelines for allotment shall be applicable. The reason why any future employees or promoted employees may be granted subscription warrants at such a time that the time between the allotment and the subscription period for shares may be less than three years, is that the Board of Directors deems it important that such employees, for the reasons applicable to Incentive Program 2022/2027 in general, are given the opportunity to take part in a value growth in the company's share already at the beginning of their employment.
Dilution, effect on key ratios and costs
At full subscription of the proposed issue of subscription warrants, and full exercise of the subscription warrants, the share capital may be increased by a total of maximum SEK 8,333,333.33, which is equivalent to approximately 1.9 percent of the company's present share capital. This corresponds to a total dilution of maximum approximately 1.9 percent in relation to the share capital on a fully diluted basis, calculated as the number of new shares in proportion to the number of existing and new shares.
Other important key ratios will, at full subscription of the proposed issue and full exercise of all subscription warrants issued in the program, be affected as follows (based on the corresponding key ratios in the year-end report for 2021 and a preliminary valuation of the future capital contribution within the scope of Incentive Program 2022/2027)
- earnings per share: reduction by SEK 0.13 from SEK 6.71 to SEK 6.58;
- equity per share: increase by SEK 3.03 from SEK 45.58 to SEK 48.61; it being assumed that the warrant holders have exercised the warrants for subscription of new shares by the end of the first quarter 2022.
The above is subject to re-calculations of the subscription warrants in accordance with the customary terms of re-calculation in the complete terms and conditions.
The subscription warrant program is expected to have a marginal impact on the company's financial ratios. Therefore, no measures to secure the program are planned to take place. The total costs associated with the subscription warrant program, including the directed issue, the subsequent transfer of warrants and the subsidy, assuming full participation, is expected to amount to approximately SEK 150 million, which is distributed over the term of the program of five (5) years. The amount includes estimated costs relating to social security contributions and administrative costs for the program.
Preparation of the proposal
The warrants program has been prepared by the Remuneration Committee and the Board with advice from external experts. The proposal has been resolved upon by the Board. The CEO has not participated in the preparation of the proposal.
Previous incentive programs in AAK
For a description of AAK's other share-related incentive programs, please see the company's Annual Report 2021, note 8. Apart from the program presented therein, there are no other share-related incentive programs in AAK.
Majority requirements
The proposal of the Board of Directors pursuant to item 16 A-B above requires a resolution by the general meeting supported by shareholders representing at least nine-tenths of both the number of votes cast and the shares represented at the general meeting in order to be valid.
Proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on new share issues (item 17)
The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors to, on one or several occasions during the period up until the next Annual General Meeting, with or without deviation from the shareholders' preferential right, resolve on new issues of shares. The authorization shall also include the right to resolve on new issues of shares with terms concerning issues in kind, offset rights or other terms stated in Chapter 13, Section 5, first paragraph, 6 in the Swedish Companies Act. By resolutions in accordance with the authorization, the number of shares may be increased by a number corresponding to a maximum of ten (10) percent of the number of outstanding shares in the company at the time of when the Board of Directors first uses the authorization.
The purpose of any deviation from the shareholders' preferential right as set out above is to ensure financing of acquisitions of companies, part of companies or businesses or to strengthen the company's capital base and equity/assets ratio. Such issues of shares may not require amendment of the Articles of Association applicable from time to time. In case of deviation from the shareholders' preferential right, share issues by virtue of the authorization shall be made on market conditions. In accordance with the conditions set out above, the Board of Directors shall be authorized to resolve on other terms as considered necessary by the Board to carry out the issues.
The Board of Directors further proposes that the Managing Director, or anyone appointed by the Managing Director, shall have the right to make any adjustments that may be necessary in connection with the registration of the resolution with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Sw. Bolagsverket).
The resolution requires approval from shareholders representing at least two-thirds of both the number of votes cast as well as the shares represented at the general meeting in order to be valid.
Proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase and transfer of the company's own shares (item 18)
The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors to, on one or several occasions during the period up until the next Annual General Meeting, resolve on repurchase and transfer of the company's own shares. Repurchase of shares may be made at a maximum of so many shares that the company's holding does not exceed two (2) percent of the total number of shares in the company from time to time. Repurchase of shares may be made on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price per share within the share price interval registered at that time, where share price interval means the difference between the highest buying price and the lowest selling price. Transfer of shares may be made at a maximum of two (2) percent of the total number of shares in the company from time to time. Transfer may be made with deviation from the shareholders' preferential right on Nasdaq Stockholm as well as to third parties in connection with acquisition of a company or a business. Payment for transferred shares can be made in cash, through an issue in kind or set-off. Transfers of shares on Nasdaq Stockholm may only occur at a price per share within the share price interval registered at that time, where share price interval means the difference between the highest buying price and the lowest selling price. Transfer in connection with acquisitions may be made at a market value assessed by the Board of Directors. The purpose of the authorizations is to give the Board of Directors the opportunity to adjust the company's capital structure and thereby contribute to increased shareholder value and to enable acquisition opportunities by financing acquisitions with the company's own shares.
The resolution requires approval from shareholders representing at least two-thirds of both the number of votes cast as well as the shares represented at the general meeting in order to be valid.
C. AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION REGARDING NUMBER OF SHARES AND VOTES IN THE COMPANY
The accounts and the auditor's report (the Annual Report), the Board's remuneration report and the complete proposals of the Board of Directors with respect to items 15-18 and all related documents and the statement from the company's auditor confirming compliance with the guidelines for the remuneration of senior executives will be available to the shareholders at the company at the address Skrivaregatan 9, SE-215 32 Malmö, Sweden, and at the company's website www.aak.com as from Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Copies of the documents will be sent on request to shareholders who state their postal address and will also be available on the company website www.aak.com and at the Annual General Meeting.
The total number of shares and votes in the company amount at the time of issuance of this notice to 258,506,556. All shares are of the same class.
D. INFORMATION AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director shall at the Annual General Meeting, if a shareholder so requests and the Board of Directors believes that it can be done without significant harm to the company, provide information regarding circumstances that (i) may affect the assessment of an item on the agenda, (ii) circumstances that may affect the assessment of the company's or its subsidiaries' financial position or information concerning (iii) the company's relation with other companies within the Group. Shareholders may submit questions in advance by mail to the company at the address AAK AB (publ.), Group Legal Counsel, Skrivaregatan 9, SE-215 32 Malmö, Sweden, or by e-mail to investor@aak.com.
E. PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
For information about the processing of your personal data, see https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf.
Malmö in April 2022
AAK AB (publ.)
The Board of Directors
For more information, please contact:
Gabriella Grotte
Head of IR and Corporate Communications
Mobile: +46 737 16 80 01
E-mail: gabriella.grotte@aak.com
This is a non-official translation of the Swedish original wording. In case of differences between the English translation and the Swedish original, the Swedish text shall prevail.
The information was submitted for publication at 10:00 a.m. CET on April 8, 2022.
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' list of "America's Best Employers for Women 2022." The final list ranks 400 American companies that are admired by employees for their dedication to their female workforce and diverse representation across the organization.
"We are honored to have been recognized by Forbes for our efforts to support female employees and provide an environment for them to bring their talent and thrive," said Carey Martin, chief human resources officer for Whirlpool Corp. "For over 110 years, we have been committed to cultivating a diverse workforce, including more women in leadership roles, in order to help drive innovation at the company to improve the life at home for our consumers."
Whirlpool Corp. has taken meaningful actions to cultivate a strong, inclusive and diverse culture and support its female employees around the world. In 2018, CEO Marc Bitzer became a Catalyst CEO Champion for Change signatory with the pledge to increase the company's female representation in executive and senior level positions and ensure accelerated inclusion of women, including women of color, in senior roles. The company has also continued to action several initiatives to celebrate the diversity of its workforce, and has eleven employee resource groups (ERGs) worldwide, including the Whirlpool Women's Network (WWN), which empowers and engages women at all levels across the organization through networking events, career development programs, and advanced leadership opportunities.
Whirlpool Corp.'s commitment to its female employees is part of the company's core value of Inclusion and Diversity. In recognition of these efforts, Whirlpool Corp. is regularly recognized as a leading company in employee engagement and support. In 2022, the company was named to the 2022 Seramount Top Companies for Executive Women list as well as included on the 2022 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for the sixth straight year.
America's Best Employers for Women 2022 were identified through a joint survey from Forbes and Statista of approximately 50,000 Americans working for companies with more than 1,000 employees in the United States. The survey evaluation was based on four different categorical criteria including:
- General work topics—women's evaluations of their employer's atmosphere and development, image, working conditions, salary and wage, workplace, and diversity and inclusion
- Topics related to women—women's evaluations of their employer's parental leave, family support, flexibility, discrimination, representation and career, and pay equity.
- Indirect recommendation—women's evaluations of other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively in regard to diversity
- Diversity among top executives / board—an index was built based on the share of women in executive management or board positions.
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About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of Americans are using cannabis as it becomes legalized for recreational adult use in a rapidly increasing number of U.S. states. Questions abound about what impact legalization will have on adult and youth health.
A new study led by Dr. Renee Goodwin, Professor at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), shows that increased cigarette use is one possibility. While cigarette use has been declining for decades in the U.S., a new study finds that adults who use cannabis daily do not perceive smoking a pack a day as being as harmful as those who do not use cannabis in the U.S. In the context of recent findings that perception of risk plays a key role in predicting substance use, and that perception of risk associated with cannabis use has declined steadily along with legalization, these findings were somewhat of a surprise.
The researchers used data from adults age 18 and older in the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a representative survey of U.S. individuals. Participants' responses to a question asking how much people risk harming themselves physically and in other ways by smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day were compared between those who use cannabis daily and those who did not use cannabis in the past year. Sixty-two percent of adults who use cannabis daily perceived pack a day cigarette use to be of "great" risk to health, compared with 73% of those who did not use cannabis in the past year.
"Tobacco control has done a tremendous job in public education on the physical health risks associated with tobacco use, and cigarette smoking in particular, over the past several decades," says Goodwin, also an adjunct professor at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. Her prior work shows that cigarette use, however, is much more common among those who use cannabis and findings suggesting that cannabis legalization may lead to increases in cannabis use and cannabis-cigarette co-use among adults.
"We wondered why that might be," Goodwin says. "Our findings suggest that diminished risk perception of pack a day cigarette use might be one contributing factor."
Dr. Goodwin discussed her work, and in particular that of Canadian colleagues, at a recent public hearing for a law that would ban cannabis packaging that appeals to children in New York's Suffolk County. Findings from recent studies in Canada, where cannabis is legal on a federal level, show increases in adult cannabis use but as of the most recent study in 2022, no significant increases in cannabis use among adolescents.
Renee D Goodwin, Meng Xi Sun, Keely Cheslack-Postava, Everything old is new again: Creating and maintaining a population-level 'shared reality' of health risks associated with cigarette use toward both reducing the prevalence and eliminating disparities in cigarette use among all Americans, Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2022;, ntac177, https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntac177
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) today announced that it has commenced fixed-price cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and, collectively, the "Offers") for the purchase of any and all of the Connecticut Avenue Securities® (CAS) Debt Notes listed below (the "Notes"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, each dated as of June 24, 2022 (collectively, the "Offer Documents"). The Offers will expire at 5:00 PM New York City time on Thursday, June 30, 2022 (the "Expiration Time") unless extended or earlier terminated. Notes tendered may be withdrawn at any time at or before the Expiration Time by following the procedures described in the Offer Documents.
Fannie Mae has engaged BofA Securities as the designated lead dealer manager and Barclays as the designated dealer manager for the Offers. Fannie Mae has engaged Academy Securities, Inc. and Blaylock Van, LLC as Advisors on the transaction. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been engaged as the tender agent and information agent for the Offers. Fannie Mae is offering to purchase, subject to the conditions of the tender offer, any and all of the Notes listed in the table below during the tender offer period.
The following table summarizes the material pricing terms of the Offers.
Holders must validly tender their Notes at or before the Expiration Time in order to be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration, which will incorporate the monthly Certificate Percentages for the Notes available on June 27, 2022. In addition, holders whose Notes are purchased in the Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for the Notes. Fannie Mae expects the Settlement Date to occur on July 5, 2022. Any Notes tendered using the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and accepted for purchase are expected to be purchased on July 6, 2022, but payment of accrued interest on such Notes will only be made to, but not including, the Settlement Date.
Information on tendering the Notes is set forth in the Offer Documents. Holders of the Notes who would like copies of the Offer Documents may contact the tender agent for the Offers, Global Bondholder Services Corporation, at (855) 654-2015 (toll free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers) or contact@gbsc-usa.com. Copies of the Offer Documents are available at the following website: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/FannieMae/. Any questions regarding the terms of the Offers should be directed to BofA Securities, Inc. at (888) 292-0070 (toll free) or (980) 387-3907 (collect) or Barclays Capital Inc. at (800) 438-3242 (toll free) or (212) 412-5780 (collect).
This release includes forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the timing and expected settlement and closing of the purchase of the Notes in a tender offer. These forward-looking statements are based on Fannie Mae's present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may turn out to be different from these statements. Factors that may lead to different results are discussed in "Risk Factors," "Forward-Looking Statements," and elsewhere in the Offer Documents and the documents incorporated by reference therein. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Fannie Mae assumes no obligation to update this information.
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5 million jobs could be lost in the Fed’s war against inflation, analysis says
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 11:11 AM EDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
(CNN) - The battle against inflation could strike a major blow to the job market.
According to analysis from RSM on Monday, if the Federal Reserve revises its inflation target to 3%, the economy would still need to slow down, resulting in a loss of about 1.7 million jobs.
That would cause the national unemployment rate to rise from 3.5% to 4.6%, and that, researchers said, is the best-case scenario.
If the Fed focuses on getting inflation to drop back to 2%, up to 5.3 million jobs could vanish.
Last week, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned that not getting a tight grip on inflation could result in major financial problems in the future.
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Expansion will help meet the overwhelming demand for high-quality, affordable housing in Iowa
WEST BRANCH, Iowa, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Iowa and around the country, is expanding its West Branch Village community to meet the growing demand for high-quality and affordable housing. The development includes 66 sites for new, modern manufactured homes that will be delivered and ready for purchase or rental starting next month.
"We are so proud to be able to create new housing opportunities in West Branch Village, a tree-lined community where families can grow and thrive at a reasonable price point," said Havenpark Communities CEO and Co-Founder Robbie Pratt. "With this overheated housing market, we're providing an important solution by increasing the supply of houses where people will want to live and call home for years to come."
Havenpark is working with several different builders to manufacture the 66 new homes coming to West Branch Village, located just outside Iowa City. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes boast more than 1200 square feet of space and come with a variety of high-quality finishes and layouts starting at $75,000.
The expansion is part of Havenpark's commitment to improving the West Branch Village community for its current and future residents. Since purchasing the property in April 2019, the company has brought in more than 30 new homes and made capital improvements, including installing a new basketball court and playground, replacing sections of the road, tree trimming and removal, as well as increasing access to the popular Hoover Trail. Prior to the expansion, the community held 183 homes.
In Johnson County, where West Branch Village is located, home prices have been increasing 16.3 percent yearly, with a current average price of about $320,000. Havenpark is aiming to meet the needs for affordable homes in Iowa and around the country, where the company will bring more than 1,000 affordable housing units online across its community portfolio this year. Manufactured home communities across America have been approaching full capacity, creating the challenge of adequate home sites to accommodate the growing demand for affordable housing.
Today's manufactured homes are recognized for their outstanding features, design, and durability. "If you haven't walked a modern manufactured home lately, you're in for a pleasant surprise," said Havenpark Communities Chairman and Co-Founder J. Anthony Antonelli. "We strongly believe that manufactured homes play a big part in how we solve the affordable housing crisis in our country."
Havenpark intends to host an official ribbon-cutting opening in October to celebrate the expansion of West Branch Village.
Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America. Since 2017, Havenpark has sourced and installed over 4,000 new factory-built homes, providing quality, affordable living to over 10,000 Americans across the country. Earlier this year, Havenpark Communities announced it has committed to adding an additional 1,000 new affordable homes across the country, including in Iowa in the coming year. Havenpark Communities believes in respectful and professional management, well-maintained communities, and attainable homeownership. Havenpark Communities makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors on Wednesday:
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SHO AND TELL
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani takes a scoreless streak of 21 2/3 innings to the mound when he starts at Miami.
Ohtani (7-4, 2.63 ERA) has won four straight starts, allowing just one run in that span. He’s struck out 101 in 74 innings this year.
The reigning AL MVP will pitch a day after his 28th birthday. This will be his first career pitching appearance against the Marlins.
ASCENDING ASTRO
Houston right-hander Cristian Javier is coming off two incredibly dominant starts going into this game against the Royals at Minute Maid Park.
In his last outing, he struck out a career-high 14 while holding the Angels to one hit in seven innings. The time before, he fanned 13 in seven innings and combined with the Astros bullpen in a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium.
The 27 total strikeouts are the most in a two-game span by a pitcher who allowed just one hit in the modern era (since 1900), ESPN Stats & Info said.
Javier walked only one batter in that span. The 25-year-old has won three straight starts overall for the AL West leaders.
WELCOME
Brayan Bello, the top pitching prospect in Boston’s system, is set to make his major league debut as he faces Tampa Bay at Fenway Park.
The 23-year-old righty has a fastball in the upper 90s mph. He is a combined 10-4 with a 2.33 ERA in Triple-A and Double-A this season.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (3-5, 3.91 ERA) starts for the Rays.
ARCHER AILING
The AL Central-leading Twins will be minus Chris Archer for a bit after the pitcher was put on the 15-day injured list because of tightness in his left hip.
Minnesota made the move before Archer was scheduled to start against the White Sox. It was retroactive to Saturday.
The 33-year-old Archer joined the Twins in the offseason and has done well, going 2-3 with a 3.08 ERA in 15 starts. He’d pitched in only six games during the previous two seasons because of injuries.
The Twins are hoping Archer will be able to rejoin the club before the All-Star Game later this month.
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Which product helps prevent thigh chafing best?
Do you find your sense of style forever or athletic endeavors in conflict with the possibility of uncomfortable thigh chafing? You’re not alone. Sometimes a great outfit can be rendered completely unusable because you know your thighs will be left feeling red and raw after a little while. The same goes for people who do a lot of running or swimming. Fortunately, you no longer have to choose between what you want to do or wear and the toll it will take on your skin. There are creams, clothes and even creative accessories designed to soothe skin and prevent thigh chafing so you can live your life comfortably.
What causes thigh chafing?
The friction produced between the thighs when they rub together causes thigh chafing. It can make the skin red and cause irritation or even pain. Chafing, in general, is often considered an athlete concern, but it can be especially problematic for anyone during seasons when skirts and dresses are popular. Long pants usually lessen friction by providing a barrier of fabric between your thighs, which is why it’s often less of a problem when temperatures drop. Though inconvenient and uncomfortable, you can address thigh chafing and lessen or prevent it in a variety of ways.
What solutions are available?
These days, there are a few preventative measures you can take to avoid thigh chafing. There are rub-in creams or roll-on palms designed to do the trick, but if you’d prefer something wearable, there are shorts and bands that serve the same purpose.
Best rub-in thigh chafing preventatives
Monistat Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel
This is a non-greasy, fragrance-free formula that’s gentle on sensitive skin and combines the best of lotion and powder care. It protects skin, relieves irritation and is reliable for everyday use. It can be used for thigh chafing as well as underarm or breast chafing.
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Body Glide Skin Glide Anti-Friction Cream
This hypoallergenic hydrating cream doesn’t leave a greasy residue and creates a smooth barrier that protects sensitive skin. It won’t clog pores and washes off easily in the bath or shower. The cream prevents thigh chafing in both humid and dry climates.
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Though Aquaphor is mostly used for cracked skin, chapped lips and even tattoo care, it also makes for an excellent thigh chafing preventative. It’s incredibly nourishing for sensitive skin and it’s fragrance-free. A little goes a long way, and so a large jar like this one will last a while.
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Chamois Butt’r Original Anti-Chafe Cream
This anti-chafe cream is great for athletes or anyone experiencing uncomfortable thigh chafing. It’s gluten-free, paraben-free and has no artificial fragrances or colors in it. It also rubs into the skin smoothly and evenly.
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Blue Steel Sports Anti-Chafe Cream
This anti-chafing cream is called a “sports” cream but is made for anyone and includes natural tea tree oil. It’s water/sweat resistant, making it great for those planning on swimming or even just walking around on a hot day. It’s not greasy and won’t stain your clothes either.
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Best stick/roll-on thigh chafing preventatives
Vaseline All Over Body Balm Jelly Stick
This anti-friction jelly stick really nourishes dry skin. It can prevent chafing before it happens or soothes skin already sore from it. You can even use it on chapped lips or dry, cracked hands.
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KT Tape KT Performance+ Anti-Chafing Stick
Here is a gel stick that is sweat-resistant, water-resistant and made to last up to 24 hours. It’s not sticky and holds up in both humid and dry climates. There are no sulfates, parabens, petroleum or dyes included in this formula.
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Zone Naturals Chub Rub All Natural Anti-Chafing Stick
This anti-chafing stick is made with all-natural ingredients that include coconut oil, Shea butter and aloe. It helps to protect and hydrate skin with the bonus of being paraben-free and fragrance-free.
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Squirrel’s Nut Butter All Natural Anti Chafe Salve Stick Applicator
Here is a salve popular with men and women for dry/sensitive skin. It’s in stick applicator form and great at preventing thigh chafing but can also be used for eczema, dry skin, diaper rash, razor burn and tattoo recovery.
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This anti-friction stick is designed specifically for thighs but you can use it anywhere to prevent chafing. It is made with aloe, pomegranate seed extract, Vitamin E and other natural ingredients. It’s sulfate, aluminum, paraben and phthalates-free.
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Best wearable thigh chafing preventatives
Hanes Men’s Comfort Flex Fit Total Support Pouch 3-Pack
Available in long leg or regular leg sizes, this package comes with three comfortable and breathable boxer briefs in assorted colors. They are made from a polyester/spandex blend and won’t ride up the thigh even after going through the washing machine.
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Wirarpa Women’s Anti Chafing Cotton Underwear
This set of three comes available in several color combinations and provides a comfortable fit for chafe-free thighs. The underwear is made from a cotton/spandex blend and it’s machine washable (though you should hang dry).
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Bandelettes Patented Trademarked Original Elastic Anti-Chafing Thigh Bands
Available in several colors and styles, this set of nylon/spandex blend bands is perfect for those who want their thighs protected but don’t want to wear long underwear or shorts beneath their clothes. They look delicate and flirty but are hand-wash only and line dry.
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Undersummers by CarrieRae Women’s Shortlette
This stretchy polyester/spandex shortlette protects thighs without causing extra friction that can be painful to the skin. It doesn’t ride up and comes in three colors (ecru, beige and black).
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Chicky Chaps Stretch-Mesh Breathable Thigh Bands
These mesh and lace thigh bands clip onto underwear to not fall and come in seven colors and styles. They aren’t the most durable chafe preventative, but if you’re looking for something sexier that looks like lingerie, these bands fit the bill. They are hand-wash only and line dry.
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World's largest cruise company provides updates on its 2030 goals and 2050 aspirations, reflecting progress across environmental, social and governance focus areas
Report details key initiatives from the company and its nine cruise line brands, focusing on advancing six focus areas guiding the company's long-term sustainability vision, execution and performance
MIAMI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today released its 12th annual sustainability report, detailing the key initiatives and progress made in 2021 toward its 2030 sustainability goals and 2050 aspirations.
Titled "Sustainable from Ship to Shore," the 2021 Carnival Corporation sustainability report was developed in accordance with the widely recognized Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard and again incorporates two additional disclosure frameworks, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The full report is available on the company's sustainability website at www.CarnivalSustainability.com.
Following the achievement of its 2020 sustainability goals, Carnival Corporation introduced its sustainability goals for 2030 and aspirations for 2050, which incorporate six focus areas that align with key United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. These areas include climate action; circular economy; sustainable tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation.
The company's latest report provides updates on current sustainability initiatives and efforts supporting its long-term sustainability vision and commitments under these focus areas, including the company's 2030 commitments to reduce carbon emission intensity and aspirations to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050.
The company has updated the baseline year for its 2030 carbon intensity reduction goals to 2019 from its initial 2008 baseline, measured in both grams of CO2e per ALB-km and kilograms of CO2e per ALBD. Both 2030 carbon intensity reduction goals now require a 20% improvement from 2019. With the updated baseline year, the company strengthened its goal measured in kilograms of CO2e per ALBD since the initial 2030 goal would only have required a further 15% reduction from 2019 levels. Its goal measured in grams of CO2e per ALB-km remains the same. This new baseline year will help the company better communicate recent progress against its climate goals to its investors and stakeholders as well as modernize its disclosures in alignment with developing best practice and reporting standards.
"Thanks to the dedication, support and proactive efforts of our entire global team, ship and shore, we continue to make strong progress in advancing our sustainability program across our six focus areas," said Arnold Donald, CEO and chief climate officer for Carnival Corporation. "This effort includes our deep commitment to climate action and sustaining positive momentum toward achieving our carbon reduction goals for 2030, while working to be part of the solution to establish a path to net carbon-neutral cruising over time."
Added Bill Burke, chief maritime officer for Carnival Corporation: "At Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priority is always compliance, environmental protection, and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside personnel. This commitment has guided our sustainability journey and approach over time throughout all aspects of our global operations as we continue to progress our environmental, social and governance focus areas each year."
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CARNIVAL CORPORATION 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The latest annual sustainability report showcases that the company is on track to meet its targets for 2030, while increasing initiatives to support its aspirations for 2050. Detailed below are key highlights and progress made through the end of 2021 under its six focus areas.
Climate Action
Carnival Corporation remains focused on decarbonization. The company and its brands are committed to continuing to reduce carbon emission intensity and have long-term aspirations to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050. To achieve these goals, the company supports the adaptation of alternative fuels and is testing new technologies as they become available, developing and installing advanced air quality systems, and partnering with various organizations and stakeholders to support and accelerate its decarbonization efforts. 2021 sustainability highlights under the climate action focus area include:
- Carbon Emission Goal: Carnival Corporation remains on track to achieve a 20% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 relative to its 2019 baseline, measured in both grams of CO2e per ALB-km and kilograms of CO2e per ALBD. To reaffirm and strengthen its initial carbon intensity reduction goals for 2030, the company has updated the baseline year for both goals to 2019 from a 2008 baseline.
- Shore Power: As of the end of 2021, 46% of the company's fleet was equipped with shore power capabilities, enabling ships to use shoreside electric power where available while in port.
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): As part of its goal to expand its LNG program, the company introduced additional LNG ships to the fleet in 2021, for a total of six cruise ships currently in operation with the ability to be powered by LNG.
- Advanced Air Quality Systems (AAQS): As of the end of 2021, 90% of the fleet (excluding LNG ships) was equipped with AAQS, capable of removing nearly all sulfur from exhaust, enabling cleaner air emissions at port and at sea with no negative impact to the marine environment.
- New Technologies: The company is investing in a first-of-its-kind lithium-ion battery storage system, installing hull air lubrication systems, testing fuel cells powered by hydrogen derived from methanol, and exploring carbon capture and storage.
Circular Economy
As the world shifts towards a circular economy model where materials flow around a "closed loop" system, Carnival Corporation and its brands are also shifting how the company works with its supply chain partners to reduce waste. 2021 highlights under the circular economy focus area include:
- Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Achieved goal of reducing single-use plastic items by 50%, despite the pandemic and the need to continue using many of these type of items for public health and sanitation purposes.
- Food Waste Reduction: Achieved a 24% food waste reduction per person in 2021, making great progress toward its 2022 goal of a 30% food waste reduction per person and its 50% food waste reduction per person by 2030.
- Biodigesters: As of the end of 2021, the company completed the installation of over 500 biodigesters throughout its fleet, in support of ongoing food waste management efforts.
- Advanced Waste Water Treatment Systems (AWWTS): Carnival Corporation remains on track to achieve its goal of increasing AWWTS coverage to over 75% of its fleet capacity, with 59% coverage of its fleet capacity as of the end of 2021.
Good Health & Well-Being
Providing a safe environment and working conditions for all employees, and all others working on the company's behalf, is at the core of all operations for Carnival Corporation and its brands. As part of this commitment, Carnival Corporation remains focused on expanding its well-being programs to support the physical and mental health of its employees, encouraging social connectivity with family and friends, and promoting a balanced lifestyle. Health and well-being efforts in 2021 include:
- Employee Outreach and Well-Being: Increased focus on employee outreach and wellness, as it relates to the unique needs of shoreside and shipboard employees.
- Job Creation: Increased the number of employees on board a number of its ships from reduced levels during the pause in guest cruise operations, in addition to opening a significant number of shoreside positions.
- Company Culture Metrics: As part of its ongoing effort to establish measurable company culture metrics and set annual improvement targets, in 2021 the company continued an employee survey program and introduced training sessions and internal communications designed to promote its "Culture Essentials" program focused on further strengthening corporate culture.
- CSMART Academy Training Update: During 2021, the CSMART Academy – officially the Center for Simulator Maritime Training Academy, part of the Arison Maritime Center – continued to provide online and onboard training to the fleet while also advancing preparations for the restart of onsite training in 2022. The CSMART team has made advances in developing and delivering online curriculum through courses, tailored events such as remote ''newbuild training,'' and through ongoing webinars.
Sustainable Tourism
As a global company, Carnival Corporation and its brands recognize the collective responsibility to respect and help maintain the culture, history and natural resources of the communities in which it operates. 2021 highlights under the sustainable tourism focus area include:
- Disaster Relief: Supported disaster relief efforts to the victims of the La Soufrière volcano eruption in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as communities in Barbados impacted by volcanic ash.
- Destination Partnerships: The company's Italy-based Costa Cruises kicked off its "Traditions in the Future" project, which supports the preservation of traditional arts and crafts to a new generation of artisans.
- Community Relationships: Carnival Corporation's P&O Cruises and Cunard brands partnered with Travelife, a leading certification initiative supporting tour operations and travel agencies toward sustainable tourism. Additionally, in 2021 the company's European brands donated over 20 tons of food items to address hunger throughout communities in need, in partnership with three regional initiatives, including the European Foodbank, UK Harvest and the Banco Alimentare.
Biodiversity & Conservation
Carnival Corporation is committed to biodiversity and conservation practices, as the health and vitality of the marine and land ecosystems in the places the company's ships visit is essential to providing memorable guest experiences. As part of this focus area, the company's efforts focus on implementing best practices across its operations, investing in programs that support biodiversity and conservation, working with its supply chain and partnering with the communities it visits to help maintain and improve their ecosystems. Biodiversity and conservation efforts include:
- NGO Partnerships: In the first quarter of 2022, Carnival Corporation joined the Ocean 100 Dialogues, an initiative supported by the World Economic Forum that accelerates ocean stewardship with a focus on climate change, biodiversity and equity.
- Ports & Destinations: The company continued its efforts to support biodiversity and conservation, including creating a new mangrove nursery, planting trees and ornamental plants, and collecting waste through coastal cleanup initiatives in the ports it owns and operates.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As a global company with employees from over 100 countries around the world, Carnival Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with equal opportunities for professional growth, as the company's success depends on the diversity, talent and dedication of its global employee base. As part of the diversity, equity and inclusion focus area, 2021 highlights include:
- Catalyst: Carnival Corporation continued to work with Catalyst, the leading U.S. nonprofit with the mission to expand opportunities for women in leadership.
- Awards & Recognitions: In 2021, the company received a series of recognitions for its companywide operations and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, including honors from Forbes on the publication's annual listings of the World's Best Employers and World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. The company was also recognized as a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Winner, honoring the best 100 U.S. places to work, and on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, in addition to earning a fifth consecutive perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, designating the company as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines sailing to all seven continents. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.
Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.carnival.com, www.princess.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.seabourn.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.costacruise.com, www.aida.de, www.pocruises.com and www.cunard.com.
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The federal investigation into the deadly collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building is entering a new phase that involves cutting and drilling into concrete and steel to determine what role they played in the disaster, officials said Wednesday.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology said in a news release that what’s known as invasive testing will begin soon as investigators test samples from materials collected at the collapsed Champlain Towers South site.
“This is an important step in the investigation, one we are able to take only after months of careful investigation and preparation,” said Glenn Bell, co-leader of the investigation.
The tests will help investigators find potential flaws in structural elements of the 12-story building by looking into things such as density of the materials, how porous they were and if there was corrosion, NIST said.
The building in Surfside, Florida, collapsed without warning early on June 24, 2021, leaving 98 people dead. Legal settlements of more than $1 billion have been reached for families of victims and owners of the 136 units, with a key court hearing on approval set next Thursday in Miami.
The concrete, steel and other material from the collapse has been stored in a warehouse in Miami-Dade County, where it has been catalogued and used to create a 3-D model of the building, according to NIST. The materials will be moved out of the warehouse to an undisclosed location for the next phase of tests.
“The process of preparing the materials for the move and then securing them in their new location is expected to take several weeks,” NIST said in the release, noting that includes air sampling to detect harmful asbestos fibers.
Champlain South had a long history of maintenance problems and questions have been raised about the quality of its original construction and inspections in the early 1980s. Other possible factors include sea level rise caused by climate change and damage caused by salt water intrusion.
Florida will require statewide recertification of condominiums more than three stories tall under new legislation Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law last month in response to the disaster.
NIST also said investigators have developed a questionnaire for interviews of anyone who may have information about the collapse. This will be used in development of “failure hypotheses” the agency intends to analyze for possible causes.
Anyone with potentially relevant information, including photos and videos, can submit them through a NIST site. The agency has said it could take years to complete its investigation into the collapse. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/florida-building-collapse-probe-to-begin-structural-testing/ | 2022-06-16T15:58:49Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Missfresh Limited.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MF 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.
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
DEADLINE: September 12, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/missfresh-lawsuit-loss-submission-form/?id=31249&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of MF 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 September 12, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
The Gross Law Firm
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New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com
Phone: (646) 453-8903
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SOURCE The Gross Law Firm | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/31/shareholder-alert-gross-law-firm-notifies-shareholders-missfresh-limited-class-action-lawsuit-lead-plaintiff-deadline-september-12-2022-nasdaq-mf/ | 2022-08-31T10:41:24Z |
New Link In Bio App Takes Crowdfunding To The Next Level for Social Media Creators
LOS ANGELES , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Film Booth, a YouTube channel focused on helping YouTube Creators level up their content and social media strategy, today announced the launch of Tip Booth on Koji, the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform and the leading app store for social media.
Tip Booth is a new app that provides a streamlined experience for creators to raise money and gather donations from fans directly inside their Link in Bio. It's aim is to empower creators on any social platform to crowdfund and earn money from fan tips. The app includes a tip jar along with a fundraising feature that can be used simultaneously to raise money for your latest projects and efforts. Fans and followers can donate money to your cause directly from your Link in Bio and be featured on your fundraising leaderboard, depending on how much they donate.
"When YouTube stopped paying every creator ad revenue it widened the gap between new and established creators due to a lack of funding that used to help new creators grow. Having worked with hundreds of YouTubers and seen the quality of work that new channels can now produce due to the abundance of video training available to them online, it felt unfair to witness creators making very high quality content without any kind of reward.
I wanted to help fix that and when Koji offered to build my idea for a crowdfunding platform for YouTube creators, it was a total no brainer. The app focuses on being very easy to use and has two core features, a tip option and a crowdfunding option, all the creator needs to do is leave links in their description and comments and ask their viewers to help build their channels with financial support.
Im excited to see how it helps build the channels of future creator businesses," said Ed, Film Booth founder.
The new app is free to use and available today on the Koji App Store.
ABOUT KOJI
Koji is the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform. With hundreds of free apps created by Koji and its community of independent developers, the Koji Link in Bio gives leading Creators on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media platforms new ways to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize. Koji launched in March 2021 and has raised $36 million in venture capital.
PRESS CONTACT
Sean Thielen
sean@withkoji.com
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Tip Booth on the Koji App Store
Film Booth Channel on YouTube
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SOURCE Koji | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/16/youtuber-film-booth-announces-tip-booth-app-creator-economy-platform-koji/ | 2022-06-16T15:12:34Z |
150 healthy, happy dogs found living with homeless family in Arizona desert
SURPRISE, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – A homeless family was found living in a makeshift Arizona campground with 150 dogs that were well cared for, according to officials.
The bizarre hoarding situation was discovered last week near the city of Surprise off U.S. 60.
Elli Smith, the founder of the Sky Sanctuary Rescue in Phoenix, got a call last week about an emergency situation in the Northwest Valley. A family living in the desert on state land with 150 dogs was being forced to leave and needed help with their animals.
“Honestly, the whole situation was sad,” Smith said. “Not just for the animals, but for the people, too.”
The dogs and their owners had been living there for almost a year, enduring the extreme heat and monsoon storms. However, when the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and animal rescue crews arrived, the dogs surprisingly appeared to be in pretty good condition.
“It was extremely surprising,” said Caitlin Beall, director of Sky Sanctuary Rescue. “When we arrived on scene, everybody was well-fed, everybody happy, everybody socialized. Typically, you have very scared animals, and that just wasn’t the case, and that was a testament to how much these people cared.”
Sky Sanctuary Rescue took in 55 of the dogs to receive the medical care they needed, with plans to then have them all adopted. The number of dogs that arrived was about five times more than what the rescue usually brings in at one time.
The sheriff’s office took the rest of the animals from the desert compound to be adopted as well.
“That day was hard, but this is where the real work starts,” Smith said. “Now, we have to get vetting for the animals, find fosters for all the animals. We have to have supplies to take care of all these animals until they get homes. We need to find adopters and need volunteers to care and spend time with them.”
Many of the dogs do require some medical attention, but nothing that should prevent them from finding a forever home, the shelter said.
A sheriff’s spokesperson said the family who owned the dogs will not face any criminal charges and has reportedly found a new place to live. The hope now is that their dogs will do the same.
Officials did not provide further details about the family or what led them into this situation.
“We see people that neglect animals with all the resources in the world,” Smith said. “To see people with nothing taking such good care of these animals, it was really heartbreaking.”
For more information on how to help the dogs, visit:
- Donations: Skysanctuaryrescue.org/donate
- Adopt or foster: skysanctuaryrescue.org/applications
- Website: skysanctuaryrescue.org
- Social media: @skysanctuaryrescue
Maricopa County’s MASH also took in many of the dogs. Here’s how to help:
- MCSO MASH Unit Amazon Wish List: amazon.com/registry/wishlist/AMLLSNSHM41M/
Copyright 2022 KTVK/KPHO via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/08/19/150-healthy-happy-dogs-found-living-with-homeless-family-arizona-desert/ | 2022-08-19T21:19:09Z |
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