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The List Boasts 275 of the Country's Leading Dermatologists
NEW YORK , June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek has released the 2022 America's Best Dermatologists List in partnership with Statista. Due to the significant difference in services provided, the list is split into two categories - cosmetic and medical - resulting in a total of 275 dermatologists (125 cosmetic and 150 medical) awarded to make up the leading dermatologists in the U.S.
The Top Five Medical Dermatologists in America are:
- Aaron Coulon, MD (Miami)
- Mark G. Lebwohl, MD (Los Angeles)
- David J. Goldberg, MD (Aventura, FL)
- Amy S. Paller, MD (Northbrook, IL)
- Misha Rosenbach, MD (Philadelphia)
The Top Five Cosmetic Dermatologists in America are:
- Mitchel P. Goldman, MD (San Diego)
- Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD (Los Angeles)
- Doris Day, MD (New York)
- Jill S. Waibel, MD (Miami)
- Kimberly J. Butterwick, MD (San Diego)
To review the entire list, go to www.Newsweek.com/bder-2022.
"Skincare is vital to overall health," said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek. "We are proud to once again partner with Statista to provide readers with a guide to the best dermatologists who have been recognized by their peers for the level of care they provide patients."
"Our long-standing partnership with Newsweek has produced a stellar roster of the leading dermatologists in the U.S.," said Evan Tobias, Director of Licensing, Statista. "We are pleased to be able to provide this resource and look forward to continuing this practice of recognizing the medical professionals who go above and beyond to provide quality care."
The survey found that the highest-ranking dermatologists work primarily in an outpatient setting where patients can schedule direct appointments with the respective dermatologists as opposed to in patient settings.
Methodology
The 2022 America's Top Dermatologists lists the highest-scoring dermatologists in the 20 most populous U.S. states. During the survey period from February to April 2022, over 2,200 dermatologists, medical professionals, administrators, and managers who work in outpatient practices, were invited to an online survey via Newsweek.com.
From the survey, a score was calculated for each dermatologist based on the number of recommendations and a quality score (as assessed by the peer survey). In-state recommendations were weighted higher than out-of-state recommendations and the quality score. For cosmetic dermatologists, participants were also able to specify a standout treatment (Laser, Injectables, Body contouring) for the recommended dermatologists. Doctors who have received several recommendations for one of the two standout treatments received an additional designation.
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches more than 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
About Statista
Statista publishes worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, a leading data and business intelligence portal providing statistics, business and market data, as well as insights into consumer behavior.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of AbbVie Inc. ("AbbVie" or the "Company") (NYSE: ABBV). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether AbbVie and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On September 1, 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") announced that final results from the safety trial of Xeljanz, an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured Pfizer Inc., established an increased risk of serious adverse events, even with low doses of Xeljanz. As a result, the FDA determined that it would require new and updated warnings for Xeljanz and Rinvoq, an anti-inflammatory drug manufactured by AbbVie, because Rinvoq "share[s] similar mechanisms of action with Xeljanz" and "may have similar risks as seen in the Xeljanz safety trial." The FDA also indicated that it would further limit approved indications for Rinvoq as a result of these safety concerns.
On this news, AbbVie's stock price fell $8.51 per share, or 7.04%, to close at $112.27 per share on September 1, 2021.
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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New York Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor Surprises Winner with Honor
ORCHARD LAKE, Mich., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 37th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Brock Porter of St. Mary's Preparatory School in Orchard Lake, Mi. is the 2021-22 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. Porter won the prestigious award for his accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Baseball Players of the Year who have combined for four MLB MVP awards, 42 All-Star appearances and 27 MLB first round draft picks.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor virtually surprised Porter with the news, while his family, coaches and teammates showed up with the trophy at school. Check out a video of the announcement here.
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Porter as the nation's best high school baseball player. The Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others to evaluate candidates, selected Porter from nearly half a million other student-athletes who play high school baseball nationwide.
Competition for the national award was fierce. Porter topped the list of state winners in baseball who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 35 with signed National Letters of Intent to play at Division I colleges/universities, 27 who joined two or more charitable organizations and 18 with a GPA of 4.0 and above.
"Brock Porter is such a deserving winner of the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year Award," said Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline. "He's the best high school pitcher in the country, potentially the first pitcher to be selected in the 2022 Draft, and a driving force on one of the best high school teams in the nation. He's 6-0 with a 0.167 ERA and 87 strikeouts in 42 innings, and he does damage at the plate with a .517 average, four home runs and a 1.528 OPS in 29 at-bats. He also stands out with his work in the classroom and by helping others."
At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound senior right-handed pitcher had led the Eaglets to a 42-0 record, a No. 1 national ranking by MaxPreps and the semifinals of the Division 1 state postseason tournament, scheduled for June 18. He compiled an 8-0 record on the mound through 42 games with a 0.271 ERA and 109 strikeouts against 23 walks in 51.2 innings. He also posted a WHIP of 0.619 and held opposing batters to a miniscule .056 average. In 35 at-bats this spring entering the state final four, he hit .486 with 17 RBI, four home runs and an OPS of 1.412. Ranked as the nation's No. 12 prospect in the Class of 2022 by Baseball America and No. 7 by Perfect Game, Porter was a 2021 MLB Player Development Pipeline invitee. Michigan's returning Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year, Porter was also the winning pitcher of the 2019 state title game, he fired a complete-game six-hitter in last year's semifinals, surrendering one run and fanning 12 to help lead St. Mary's to Collegiate Baseball News' No. 1 national ranking in 2021.
A past student council president and vice president at St. Mary's, Porter is an altar server at the Holy Spirit Church and is a student representative for his school with the Michigan High School Athletic Association Student Advisory Committee. He has also volunteered locally on behalf of St. Williams Church and the Miracle League, in addition to donating his time to the Pickens Baseball Academy as well as multiple community service initiatives in association with the National Honor Society.
Porter has maintained a 4.24 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at Clemson University this fall, but is projected as an early-round selection in July's Major League Baseball draft.
"There are nearly six million student-athletes who participate in the 12 sports we award Gatorade Players of the Year," said Gatorade Senior Vice President and General Manager Brett O'Brien. "It's a testament to Brock Porter's hard work and incredible achievements on and off the field that have outshined the competition not just in his state, but the whole nation."
Each year, a selection committee evaluates the nation's top talent to choose one state winner from each of the 50 states as well as Washington D.C., in 12 different sports: football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer, and boys and girls track & field. In all, 608 athletes are honored each year. From the pool of state winners, one national winner is selected in each of the 12 sports.
Gatorade has a long-standing history of serving athlete communities and understands how sports instill valuable lifelong skills on and off the field. Since the program's inception in 1985, Gatorade Player of the Year award recipients have won hundreds of professional and college championships, and many have also turned into pillars in their communities, becoming coaches, business owners and educators. Previous winners include a distinguished list of athletes, such as Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, Jayson Tatum, Elena Delle Donne and many other sports icons.
To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, check out past winners or to nominate student-athletes, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com or follow us on social media on Facebook at facebook.com/GatoradePOY, Instagram at instagram.com/Gatorade and Twitter at twitter.com/Gatorade.
The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), meets the needs of consumers who participate in sports and fitness, through brands that include Gatorade, Propel, Muscle Milk, and Evolve. The solutions they provide are driven by a deep understanding of the unique occasions and needs across athletic activity. Gatorade, their marquee brand, is underpinned by a 56-year history of studying the best athletes in the world, and sports nutrition research by the Gatorade Sport Science Institute, allowing it to provide scientifically formulated products that meet athletes' needs both on and off the field. For more information and a full list of products, please visit www.gatorade.com.
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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No students or staff will be returning to Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, the site of a tragic massacre last month, Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Hal Harrell reaffirmed Friday.
"We're not going back to that campus," Harrell said during a special meeting of the board of trustees, and added he expects to have a new address for the school in the "very near future."
"Our kids, our staff, we're not going back."
About a week and a half before the meeting, an 18-year-old gunman walked into the elementary school and killed 19 students and two teachers in the deadliest school mass shooting in nearly a decade.
The superintendent's reassurance followed a tearful mother who spoke to the panel and pleaded for incoming second graders who were set to attend Robb Elementary to be relocated, saying through sobs her son has been traumatized by the violence.
"My son is deathly afraid of school now," the mother said. "What he knows right now is that when he goes to another school he's going to get shot by a bad man."
As a traumatized community is reeling from the senseless violence, many questions about the massacre remain and authorities have often given conflicting information about how exactly the attack unfolded. Among the unclear details: how the gunman got inside.
Initially, the Texas Department of Public Safety said a teacher had propped a door open -- only to later say the teacher closed the door when she realized there was a shooter on campus.
A teacher who made peace with dying
Emilia Marin, an educator at the elementary school was walking outside the school on May 24 to help a co-worker bring in food for an end-of-the-year party when she saw a vehicle crash, according to her attorney.
What followed next would be "the most horrific thing anyone could have endured," her attorney Don Flanary told CNN.
Marin went inside the school to report the crash and had left the door propped open with a rock, according to Flanary, who is assisting Marin with a possible civil claim against the makers of the weapon used in the slaughter.
When Marin returned to the door -- still on the line with 911 operators -- she saw her co-worker fleeing and heard people across the street at a funeral home yelling, "He's got a gun!"
Marin saw the gunman approach, Flanary said, so she kicked the door shut and ran to a nearby adjoining classroom, huddling underneath a counter.
It was there Marin heard gunshots, Flanary said; first outdoors, then inside the school. Her 911 call was disconnected. She grabbed chairs and then boxes to help conceal her location. She tried to be still.
"Frozen" in fear, Marin received a text from her daughter asking if she were safe. "There's a shooter. He's shooting. He's in here," Marin wrote back, according to her lawyer. Moments later Marin wrote she could hear the police.
Marin had to eventually silence her phone, convinced the gunman would hear her, said her attorney, who added she heard "every single gunshot" fired in the school.
"She thought he was going to come in and kill her, and she made peace with that," said Flanary. "She did think that she wasn't going to make it out alive."
The gunman targeted another classroom and never encountered Marin, her attorney said. Her grandson, who is a student at Robb Elementary, also was elsewhere and survived. Yet Marin's ordeal soon was exacerbated in the days following the shooting after authorities said the gunman gained entry into the school through a door left propped open.
"She felt alone, like she couldn't even grieve," Flanary said. "She second-guessed herself, like 'did I not do that?' " he added.
DPS later clarified the shooter had entered instead through an unlocked door. The entire experience, however, has taken a toll on her mental health, Flanary said. She's had to see a neurologist because "she can't stop shaking," he said.
Flanary said investigators told Marin, "No, we watched the video, you didn't do anything wrong."
Asked if Marin will return to the classroom, Flanary said: "I don't think she's ever going to be able to set her foot on a school campus again."
While Marin has no plans to sue the school, police or school district, Flanary said, a petition was filed Thursday to depose Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack, according to a court filing obtained by CNN.
The pre-suit petition does not accuse the gun manufacturer of any wrongdoing but seeks to investigate whether the Petitioner has any basis to file a claim against Daniel Defense. CNN has reached out to Daniel Defense for its response to the filing.
'There is a lot of bodies'
Details of the carnage continue to emerge more than a week later.
A student inside Robb Elementary the day of the shooting called 911 fearful for her life and for her teacher, according to a transcript of the call reviewed by the New York Times.
"There is a lot of bodies" 10-year-old student Khloie Torres told the dispatcher, according to the paper.
The call was made at 12:10 p.m., more than 30 minutes after the shooting began inside the school.
"I don't want to die, my teacher is dead, my teacher is dead, please send help, send help for my teacher, she is shot but still alive." Torres said, according to the Times' review of the transcript.
The call lasted for 17 minutes and 11 minutes into it, he sound of gunfire could be overheard, the Times reported.
Victim's father also demands answers from gun manufacturer
On Friday, lawyers for the father of shooting victim Amerie Jo Garza, 10, also demanded answers from the gun manufacturer.
A letter issued on behalf of Alfred Garza III asked the maker of the AR-15 style rifle used in the massacre to provide all marketing information, particularly strategy aimed at teens and children, according to a statement from the attorneys.
The statement said Garza's Texas lawyers, Mikal Watts and Charla Aldous, have teamed up with Josh Koskoff, who represented nine Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting families in a $73 million settlement against Remington, the maker of the AR-15 used in the 2012 school shooting.
"She would want to me to do everything I can, so this will never happen again to any other child," Alfred Garza III said in the statement. "I have to fight her fight."
In addition to marketing and advertising strategies, the attorneys are asking Georgia-based Daniel Defense for information relevant "to your incitement and encouragement of the assaultive use of these weapons; to your on-line purchase system; and to your communications, on any platform, with the Uvalde shooter; and to your awareness of the prior use of AR-15 style rifles in mass shootings."
"Daniel Defense has said that they are praying for the Uvalde families. They should back up those prayers with meaningful action," Koskoff said.
Attorneys representing Kimberly Garcia, Garza's mother, also sent a letter to Daniel Defense, demanding the company "preserve all potentially relevant information" related to the shooting, which includes but is not limited to "all physical, electronic, and documentary evidence potentially relevant to" the company's marketing of AR-15 style rifles.
Daniel Defense has not replied to multiple requests by CNN for comment.
On its website Daniel Defense said it will "cooperate with all federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in their investigations" and referred to the Uvalde shooting as an "act of evil."
Preliminary death certificates for 20 victims show they died of gunshot wounds, according to the Uvalde County Justice of the Peace. CNN is awaiting on a report on the additional victim. The shooter also died of gunshot wounds.
Survivors of Uvalde and Buffalo shootings to testify
Next week, survivors and others affected by the recent shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will testify before the House Oversight Committee, according to the committee's website. An 18-year-old gunman opened fire in a Buffalo, New York, supermarket on May 14, killing 10 people in a racist attack.
Witnesses at next Wednesday's committee hearing will include Miah Cerrillo, a fourth grade student at Robb Elementary; Felix Rubio and Kimberly Rubio, whose 10-year-old daughter Alexandria "Lexi" Rubio was killed at Robb Elementary; Zeneta Everhart, whose son Zaire Goodman was injured in Buffalo; and Dr. Roy Guerrero, a pediatrician in Uvalde. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia will also testify.
The announcement of the Washington hearing came on the same day a Texas state legislator established a committee to "conduct an examination into the circumstances" surrounding the Uvalde shooting.
"The fact we still do not have an accurate picture of what exactly happened in Uvalde is an outrage," Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Republican, said in a statement Friday.
Texas state Reps. Dustin Burrows, a Republican, Joe Moody, a Democrat, and retired Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman, a Republican, have been appointed to the committee.
State senator calls for more answers
Investigators from local, state and federal agencies say they are working to determine more about the circumstances behind the Uvalde shooting.
Search warrants have been issued for the shooter's cellphone, vehicle and his grandparents' home, court records obtained by CNN show. The warrant gives investigators the authority to perform a forensic download of the cellphone -- which was located next to his body -- in search of a motive.
Yet criticism continues over whether authorities responded quickly enough to neutralize the gunman as well as the lack of transparency from some law enforcement officials following the shooting.
According to a timeline released by Texas DPS, several 911 calls were made by children inside the classroom where the gunman was located, all while police were stationed outside the room.
A Texas state legislator raised questions at a Thursday news conference about whether information on 911 calls from inside Robb Elementary was properly relayed to responders at the scene.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez said he spoke with the agency which regulates the 911 calls, the Commission on State Emergency Communications, and was told the 911 calls were handled by and relayed to the city's police force on the scene. However, what is unclear is if the information was relayed to the school district police chief, who was the incident commander on the scene.
"They were being communicated to a Uvalde police officer and the state agency that I have spoken to has not told me who that is," Gutierrez said.
Gutierrez also said he wants to know more about what was happening at the school that day.
"I want to know where the cops were in that room. I want to know how many of my cops were in there, how many state troopers were there. I want to know how many state troopers were outside. I want to know how many federal officers were inside for 19 minutes, I mean for 45 minutes," Gutierrez told reporters.
"I want to know specifically who was receiving the 911 calls," he said.
CNN has contacted the Commission on State Emergency Communications, Uvalde Police and Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District for comment on Gutierrez's statements.
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LAS VEGAS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") today announced the publication of its 2021 Social Impact and Sustainability Report and significantly refreshed website. The report and website tell the story of the company's continuing and steadfast commitment to its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles of embracing humanity and protecting the planet. The report and website (mgmresorts.com/ESG) also highlight the company's strategies, programs and performance focused on creating a more sustainable future and making a positive impact on the lives of employees, guests and communities.
"Last year was a time of economic change and disruption, but with it came heightened reflection, ultimately resulting in renewed commitment to embracing humanity and protecting the planet," said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts. "We remain committed to achieving our long-term social impact and sustainability goals and are pleased by the progress we made to that end in 2021."
Highlights and accomplishments outlined in the report include:
- The completion of the MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array, the hospitality industry's largest directly sourced renewable energy project worldwide.
- The continued fight against food insecurity with the donation of over three million meals since 2016.
- The expansion of our Courageous Conversations program, an open forum between leadership and diverse cohorts of employees designed to identify opportunities to help MGM Resorts improve efforts to foster diversity, equity and inclusion internally and across local communities.
- The company's partnership with organizations such as the Nevada Blind Children's Foundation and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, to provide enhanced academic programs for high school students.
- The launch of a new Matching Gifts Program, which matches up to $10,000 of employee donations to the MGM Resorts Foundation each year.
Additional features of the refreshed website include:
- A new section describing the company's overall approach to ESG.
- Transparent disclosure of quantitative performance data in its three strategic pillars of Fostering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Investing in Our Communities and Protecting the Planet.
- New 2021 disclosures in directional alignment with the to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Hotels and Lodging and Casinos and Gaming sector standards.
- The company's first every report in directional alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
"During a transformative and turbulent year, we witnessed the enduring commitment of our employees to focus on and take care of our customers and colleagues," said Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer. "We finished the year a stronger and more resilient company, ready to continue our commitment to our guests, our employees, the planet and the communities in which we operate."
In 2019, MGM Resorts developed a bold social impact plan called "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet," which included concrete long-term goals to guide the company's commitment to social impact and sustainability. The framework for these goals is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is centered on three pillars: fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, philanthropy and community engagement, and environmental sustainability.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 32 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
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Crystal McNeal
Executive Director, Internal Brand and Social Impact & Sustainability Communications
cmcneal@mgmresorts.com
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Another massive aid package from the United States could be on its way to Ukraine soon.
A bulked-up $40 billion Ukrainian aid package passed the House on Tuesday night. It will now go to the Senate for a vote.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., detailed the variety of help included in the latest package.
“Military assistance, economic assistance, humanitarian assistance to continue to stand with Ukraine,” Jeffries said.
The bill passed with major bipartisan support. Only 57 representatives voted against it.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., was among the lawmakers opposed.
“Paying for constant U.S. involvement in foreign affairs while our own government fails our own country,” Greene said.
The Senate is expected to vote on the package soon. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., promised quick action.
“This is a large package. But the need is great and time is of the essence,” Schumer said.
Strong bipartisan support is rare on Capitol Hill, and it isn’t guaranteed to last. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says Republicans are ready to support this aid package – as long as it stays focused on Ukraine.
“It needs to be clean of extraneous matters, directly related to helping the Ukrainians,” McConnell said.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is eager to get more help to Ukraine.
“I think we ought to do whatever we can to provide lethal support so Ukraine can defend its freedom. We’ve got to make sure Russia loses,” Scott said.
Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., says the need is urgent.
“The Ukrainians need what they need as quickly as we can get them what they need,” Blunt said.
Right now, the cross-party unity seems likely to hold. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., credits that to an understanding on both sides of the stakes of this conflict.
“Battles between democratic principles and authoritarian demands are not just distant from us,” Kaine said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/senate-prepares-to-pass-40b-aid-package-for-ukraine/ | 2022-05-12T05:46:05Z |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An experienced employment law firm, Davtyan Law Firm (www.d.law) is expanding again, this time to help employees in Lake Tahoe, California and surrounding areas. DLaw's original office opened in 2015 to help protect the rights of the working class in the Los Angeles area. DLaw's attorneys focus on assisting all Californians with navigating employment issues, such as workplace harassment, discrimination, unpaid wages, and wrongful termination. Their passion and dedication are what set them apart from other employment law firms in the area.
Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan is looking forward to seeing how his firm's experience and knowledge will help workers in and around the Lake Tahoe area. The entire team at DLaw wants to bring accessible, comprehensive, and caring legal services to all employees in this region.
DLaw also has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Chico, and San Luis Obispo to protect all Californians from abusive employers.
Since its inception in 2015, DLaw's 50-plus lawyers and staff have helped hundreds of thousands of California workers recover nearly a quarter of $1 billion from their employers. To date, the firm has helped pursue nearly 3,000 cases.
"Hourly and low-wage workers are a collective group of people who make up the backbone of America," said Emil. "These hard-working individuals often don't have the resources and means to pursue their valid claims because employment law projects intimidation. If anyone has experienced unfair workplace treatment, they can look to us as the best place to help. We're always a phone call or online visit away from answering questions and offering free advice."
DLaw's newest office is located near Truckee Tahoe airport at 12242 Business Park Drive, Suite 19, Truckee, CA 96161.
DLaw specializes in the following fields of employment law:
Wage & Hours Claims — California has strict laws regarding lunch breaks, rest breaks, overtime, expense reimbursements, off-the-clock work, minimum wage, etc. These laws change frequently and can be confusing.
Workplace Harassment & Discrimination — Employers are not allowed to discriminate or harass, based on certain protected classes such as race, age, and gender. In addition, California protects more classes including immigration status, sexual orientation and others.
Wrongful Termination — There are several types of wrongful termination including those based on discrimination, contract violations, sexual harassment, and workplace retaliation.
Protected Leave Violations — California employees are entitled to a variety of protected leaves including FMLA (family and medical leave), new parental leaves, military service leave, and more. California's leave laws protect employees from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as a result of requesting or taking protected leave. Employees have a right to take these kinds of leaves, and employers cannot take certain actions just because they exercised that right.
Workplace Retaliation — Workplace retaliation occurs when a business takes an adverse action against the employee who initially filed a complaint. If an employer punishes or fires an employee for exercising his or her employment rights, it is considered workplace retaliation and it may be illegal.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Cogent") (NASDAQ: CCOI), one of the largest Internet service providers in the world, today announced that Dave Schaeffer, Cogent's Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the following conferences:
The Deutsche Bank 2022 Technology Conference is being held at the Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, NV. Dave Schaeffer will be presenting on Thursday, September 1st at 1:15 p.m. PT.
The Bank of America 2022 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference is being held at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. Dave Schaeffer will be presenting on Wednesday, September 7th at 2:50 p.m. PT.
Investors and other interested parties may access live audio webcasts of the conference presentations by going to the "Events" section of Cogent's website at www.cogentco.com/events. Replays of the webcasts will be available for 90 days following the presentations.
Cogent (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a facilities-based provider of low cost, high speed Internet access and private network services to bandwidth intensive businesses. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network provides services in over 217 markets across 51 countries.
Cogent is headquartered at 2450 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Before Mikhail Gorbachev came along, the Soviet Union seemed an immovable superpower in perpetual antagonism to the United States. With a breathtaking series of reforms, Gorbachev changed all that — and redirected the course of the 20th century.
Alongside Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, Gorbachev was a key protagonist in a global drama that many thought impossible and, for those who lived through it, seemed almost surreal.
Under Gorbachev, the Berlin Wall crumbled, thousands of political prisoners were released and millions of people who had known only communism got their first real taste of freedom. But he was unable to control the forces he unleashed — and ultimately waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire.
Gorbachev died Tuesday at a Moscow hospital at 91.
Although little known outside Sovietologist circles before he became leader in 1985, he quickly became a dominant and charismatic figure on the world stage. The splotchy purple birthmark on his bald pate made him instantly recognizable, and his vigor stood in sharp contrast to the recent run of aged and barely articulate Kremlin leaders.
His vision of remaking the Soviet Union into a more humane and flexible country had the power of the epochal. By 1990, he had won the Nobel Prize for his “leading role” in ending the Cold War and reducing nuclear tensions.
But a mere year later, he was the sad and bewildered embodiment of failure. The country had fallen apart in his hands, and at home he was derided, despised and increasingly shunted aside as irrelevant.
His power hopelessly sapped by an attempted coup against him in August 1991, Gorbachev spent his last months in office watching republic after republic declare independence until he resigned on Dec. 25, 1991, and the Soviet Union wrote itself into oblivion a day later.
Many of the changes, including the Soviet breakup, bore no resemblance to the transformation that Gorbachev had envisioned when he became the Soviet leader in March 1985.
By the end of his rule, he was powerless to halt the whirlwind he had sown. Yet Gorbachev may have had a greater impact on the second half of the 20th century than any other political figure.
“I see myself as a man who started the reforms that were necessary for the country and for Europe and the world,” Gorbachev told The Associated Press in a 1992 interview shortly after he left office.
“I am often asked, would I have started it all again if I had to repeat it? Yes, indeed. And with more persistence and determination,” he said.
Russians blamed him for the 1991 implosion of the Soviet Union — a once-fearsome superpower whose territory fractured into 15 separate nations.
His run for president in 1996 was a national joke, and he polled less than 1 percent of the vote. In 1997, he resorted to making a TV ad for Pizza Hut to earn money for his charitable foundation.
His former allies deserted him and made him a scapegoat for the country’s troubles.
“In the ad, he should take a pizza, divide it into 15 slices like he divided up our country, and then show how to put it back together again,” quipped Anatoly Lukyanov, a one-time Gorbachev supporter.
Gorbachev never set out to dismantle the Soviet system. He wanted to improve it.
Soon after taking power, he began a campaign to end his country’s economic and political stagnation, using “glasnost,” or openness, to help achieve his goal of “perestroika,” or restructuring.
In his memoirs, he said he had long been frustrated that in a country with immense natural resources, tens of millions were living in poverty.
“Our society was stifled in the grip of a bureaucratic command system,” Gorbachev wrote. “Doomed to serve ideology and bear the heavy burden of the arms race, it was strained to the utmost.”
Once he began, one move led to another: He freed political prisoners, allowed open debate and multi-candidate elections, gave his countrymen freedom to travel, halted religious oppression, reduced nuclear arsenals, established closer ties with the West and did not resist the fall of communist regimes in Eastern European satellite states.
But the forces he unleashed quickly escaped his control. Long-suppressed ethnic tensions flared, sparking wars and unrest in trouble spots such as the southern Caucasus region. Strikes and labor unrest followed price increases and shortages of consumer goods.
In one of the low points of his tenure, Gorbachev sanctioned a crackdown on the restive Baltic republics in early 1991. The violence turned many intellectuals and reformers against him.
Competitive elections also produced a new crop of populist politicians who challenged Gorbachev’s policies and authority. Chief among them was his former protege and eventual nemesis, Boris Yeltsin, who became Russia’s first president.
“The process of renovating this country and bringing about fundamental changes in the international community proved to be much more complex than originally anticipated,” Gorbachev told the nation as he stepped down.
“However, let us acknowledge what has been achieved so far. Society has acquired freedom; it has been freed politically and spiritually. And this is the most important achievement, which we have not fully come to grips with, in part because we still have not learned how to use our freedom.”
There was little in Gorbachev’s childhood to hint at the pivotal role he would play on the world stage. On many levels, he had a typical Soviet upbringing in a typical Russian village.
But it was a childhood blessed with unusual strokes of good fortune.
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev was born March 2, 1931, in the village of Privolnoye in southern Russia. Both his grandfathers were peasants, collective farm chairmen and members of the Communist Party, as was his father.
Despite stellar party credentials, Gorbachev’s family did not emerge unscathed from the terror unleashed by Soviet dictator Josef Stalin: Both grandfathers were arrested and imprisoned for allegedly anti-Soviet activities. But, rare in that period, both were eventually freed.
In 1941, when Gorbachev was 10, his father went off to war, along with most of the other men from Privolnoye. Meanwhile, the Nazis pushed across the western steppes in their blitzkrieg against the Soviet Union. They occupied Privolnoye for five months. When the war was over, young Gorbachev was one of the few village boys whose father returned.
By age 15, Gorbachev was helping his father drive a combine harvester after school and during the region’s blistering, dusty summers. His performance earned him the order of the Red Banner of Labor, an unusual distinction for a 17-year-old.
That prize and the party background of his parents helped him land admission in 1950 to the country’s top university, Moscow State. There, he met his wife, Raisa Maximovna Titorenko, and joined the Communist Party.
The award and his family’s credentials also helped him overcome the disgrace of his grandfathers’ arrests, which were overlooked in light of his exemplary Communist conduct.
In his memoirs, Gorbachev describes himself as something of a maverick as he advanced through the party ranks, sometimes bursting out with criticism of the Soviet system and its leaders.
His early career coincided with the “thaw” begun by Nikita Khrushchev. As a young Communist propaganda official, he was tasked with explaining the 20th Party Congress that revealed Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s repression of millions to local party activists. He said he was met first by “deathly silence,” then disbelief.
“They said: ‘We don’t believe it. It can’t be. You want to blame everything on Stalin now that he’s dead,’” he told the AP in a 2006 interview.
He was a true if unorthodox believer in socialism. He was elected to the powerful party Central Committee in 1971, took over Soviet agricultural policy in 1978 and became a full Politburo member in 1980.
Along the way, he was able to travel to the West, to Belgium, Germany, France, Italy and Canada. Those trips had a profound effect on his thinking, shaking his belief in the superiority of Soviet-style socialism.
“The question haunted me: Why was the standard of living in our country lower than in other developed countries?” he recalled in his memoirs. “It seemed that our aged leaders were not especially worried about our undeniably lower living standards, our unsatisfactory way of life, and our falling behind in the field of advanced technologies.”
But Gorbachev had to wait his turn.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev died in 1982, and was succeeded by two other geriatric leaders: Andropov, Gorbachev’s mentor, and Konstantin Chernenko. It wasn’t until March 1985, when Chernenko died, that the party finally chose a younger man to lead the country. Gorbachev was 54.
His tenure was filled with rocky periods, including a poorly conceived anti-alcohol campaign, the Soviet military withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
But starting in November 1985, Gorbachev began a series of attention-grabbing summit meetings with world leaders, especially U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush, which led to unprecedented, deep reductions in the American and Soviet nuclear arsenals.
After years of watching a parade of stodgy leaders in the Kremlin, Western leaders practically swooned over the charming, vigorous Gorbachev and his stylish, brainy wife.
But perceptions were very different at home. It was the first time since the death of Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin that the wife of a Soviet leader played such a public role, and many Russians found Raisa Gorbachev showy and arrogant.
Although the rest of the world benefited from the changes Gorbachev wrought, the rickety Soviet economy collapsed in the process, bringing with it tremendous economic hardship for the country’s 290 million people.
In the final days of the Soviet Union, the economic decline accelerated into a steep skid. Hyper-inflation robbed most older people of their life’s savings. Factories shut down. Bread lines formed — and popular hatred for Gorbachev and his wife grew.
But the couple won sympathy in summer 1999, when it was revealed that Raisa Gorbachev was dying of leukemia. During her final days, Gorbachev spoke daily with television reporters, and the lofty-sounding, wooden politician of old was suddenly seen as an emotional family man surrendering to deep grief.
Gorbachev worked on the Gorbachev Foundation, which he created to address global priorities in the post-Cold War period, and with the Green Cross foundation, which was formed in 1993 to help cultivate “a more harmonious relationship between humans and the environment.”
He took the helm of the small United Social Democratic Party in 2000 in hopes it could fill the vacuum left by the Communist Party, which he said had failed to reform into a modern leftist party after the breakup of the Soviet Union. He resigned from the chairmanship in 2004.
He continued to comment on Russian politics as a senior statesman — even if many of his countrymen were no longer interested in what he had to say.
“The crisis in our country will continue for some time, possibly leading to even greater upheaval,” Gorbachev wrote in a memoir in 1996. “But Russia has irrevocably chosen the path of freedom, and no one can make it turn back to totalitarianism.”
Gorbachev veered between criticism and mild praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been assailed for backtracking on the democratic achievements of the Gorbachev and Yeltsin eras. He said Putin had done much to restore stability and prestige to Russia after the tumultuous decade following the Soviet collapse.
He did, however, protest growing limitations on media freedom and in 2006 bought one of Russia’s last investigative newspapers, Novaya Gazeta, with a businessman associate.
“We should — this is one of our goals — promote the newspaper’s qualitative development in the interests of democratic values,” he said, tacitly criticizing the Kremlin’s efforts to bring Novaya Gazeta and other independent media outlets to heel.
Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world. He won a Grammy in 2004 along with former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Italian actress Sophia Loren for their recording of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, and the United Nations named him a Champion of the Earth in 2006 for his environmental advocacy.
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US sending $400 million in military aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will send another $400 million in military equipment to Ukraine, including four more advanced rocket systems, a senior defense official said Friday, in an effort to bolster Ukrainian efforts to strike deeper behind Russian frontlines in the eastern Donbas region.
The aid comes as Moscow this week claimed full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk province in the Donbas, but Ukrainian officials say their troops still control a small part of the province and fierce fighting continues in several villages.
The defense official said that the eight High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, that were previously sent are still being used by Ukraine forces in the fight. And this will give them four more to help hit Russian command and control nodes, logistics capabilities and other systems that are further back behind the battlefront. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public.
Russia in recent days has launched dozens of missiles across Ukraine and pinned down Ukrainian forces with continuous long-range fire for sometimes hours at a time. Ukraine’s leaders have publicly called on Western allies to quickly send more ammunition and advanced systems that will help them narrow the gap in equipment and manpower. The precision weapons can help Ukraine hit Russian weapons that are farther away and are being used to bombard Ukrainian locations.
The latest aid is the 15th package of military weapons and equipment transferred to Ukraine from Defense Department stocks since last August. In addition to the HIMARS, the U.S. will also send 1,000 rounds of 155 millimeter artillery which has an increased precision capability that also will help Ukraine hit specific targets. The package also will include three tactical vehicles, counter battery radar systems, spare parts and other equipment.
Looking ahead to the coming months, the official said that a key goal is to build up Ukraine’s logistics and repair capabilities so troops can maintain its weapons systems and continue the fight into the future.
Overall, the U.S. has sent about $7.3 billion in aid to Ukraine since the war began in late February.
Luhansk is one of two provinces that make up the Donbas, a region of mines and factories where pro-Moscow separatists have fought Ukraine’s army for eight years and declared independent republics that Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized before he sent troops into Ukraine.
Putin on Thursday warned that Kyiv should accept Moscow’s terms or brace for the worst, saying that Russia hasn’t yet “started anything in earnest.”
U.S. and other western officials have said that Russia has been making slow, incremental progress in the Donbas but has not made gains as rapidly as Moscow initially intended. President Joe Biden has said that the U.S. is giving Ukrainians the aid needed to continue to resist Russian aggression.
“I don’t know how it’s going to end, but it will not end with a Russian defeat of Ukraine in Ukraine,” Biden said last week.
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1 dead in shooting at Tenn. university during high school graduation
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officials confirmed the shooting of two people during a high school graduation on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.
Police confirmed the death of one person in the shooting Wednesday night during the Riverdale High School graduation at Murphy Center. They also said another was injured in the incident and is now in critical condition.
Investigators said the two people were shot near the tennis courts. It is unknown at this time whether either victim was a student, WSMV reports.
“Tonight’s shooting is a tragedy for our community. We mourn with the family who lost a loved one and the family of the person injured,” police officials said.
Rutherford County Schools District Public Information Officer James Evans said Riverdale High School would be closed tomorrow as a safety measure.
Authorities said there are no suspects that have been identified at this time.
If you see any suspicious activity, officials ask that you report it to MTSU Police at (615) 898-2424.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cavco Industries, Inc. ("Cavco" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CVCO). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Cavco and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On November 8, 2018, Cavco revealed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filing that it had "received a subpoena from the SEC's Division of Enforcement requesting certain documents relating to, among other items, trading in the stock of another public company."
On this news, Cavco's stock price fell $49.48 per share, or over 23%, to close at $165.20 per share on November 9, 2018.
Then, on February 4, 2019, Cavco revealed that it had received requests for additional documents. Cavco further disclosed spending, and expecting to spend, millions of dollars on legal and insurance expenses in relation to the SEC's subpoenas and the Company's independent investigation into the matter.
On this news, Cavco's stock price fell $26.92 per share, or 16.7%, to close at $134.37 per share on February 5, 2019.
Finally, on September 2, 2021, the SEC filed a complaint against Cavco, former Chief Executive Officer Joseph Stegmayer, and former Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Urness. The SEC complaint alleged that Stegmayer and Urness caused Cavco to purchase shares of publicly traded companies on material non-public information.
On this news, Cavco's stock price fell $6.59 per share, or 2.5%, to close at $252.48 per share on September 3, 2021.
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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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Louis Domingue remembers dragging a net out into the street, pulling on his rollerblades and dreaming what it would be like to be in the NHL playoffs.
The reality is surpassing the Pittsburgh Penguins’ backup to the backup goaltender’s greatest expectations.
The journeyman stopped 32 shots — including a handful on the penalty kill in the third period with the Penguins reeling — to set the stage for Danton Heinen’s late tally as Pittsburgh surged past the New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.
“In the last whatever, seven years, I’ve been in and out of the league, it’s the first time I’m a rookie again,” said Domingue, thrust into action with All-Star Tristan Jarry and top reserve Casey DeSmith both unavailable due to injury. “I’m a rookie in the playoffs … every day is a new day for me. It’s a new experience.”
A wild one at that.
The Penguins grabbed control of the series heading into Monday night’s Game 4 by chasing Vezina Trophy-favorite Igor Shesterkin in the first period, blowing a three-goal cushion in the second then responding even with the top line of Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust contributing nothing on the scoresheet until New York’s net was empty in the final minutes.
“A lot of teams don’t recover from (losing a three-goal advantage),” Pittsburgh head coach Mike Sullivan said. “I think it speaks volumes to the leadership and the character of our group that we were able to move by it.”
The Penguins killed off a pair of penalties in the first half of the third to keep the score tied before Heinen jumped on a loose puck near the New York goal line and flicked a shot by Alexandar Georgiev 11:02 into the third to put the Penguins in front to stay.
“Bit of a rollercoaster, for sure. You hate to be in the box, you hate taking penalties,” said Heinen, who was given a 2-minute minor in the third for slashing. “Our kill was unbelievable. Louis was our best killer. But the guys battled for me there, and I was lucky enough to get one.”
Evan Rodrigues had two goals and assisted on another for the Penguins. Jeff Carter also scored twice for the Pittsburgh while Brock McGinn started the scoring on what became two-plus hours of seismic momentum shifts with his first goal of the playoffs.
Kaapo Kakko, Frank Vatrano, Artemi Panarin and Andrew Copp scored for the Rangers. Georgiev finished with 19 saves on 20 shots after taking over for Shesterkin, who was chased after allowing four goals in the first period.
“Igor has been outstanding,” New York head coach Gerard Gallant said. “Really, you look at it right now, and he’s played 10 periods the last four and a half days, five days, whatever it is. I thought it was a good time to jumpstart it. Fortunately for us, we battled back in the second and tied it up. Unfortunately, in the third, they get a goal.”
The Penguins sent Shesterkin to the bench with a dazzling start in which they erupted for four goals — two by Rodrigues — only to promptly squander it with a second-period meltdown culminated by a turnover by defenseman Kris Letang that led directly to Copp’s short-handed tally that tied it at 4.
New York’s push continued into the third. Pittsburgh’s penalty kill — which had given up a goal in each of the first two games — held firm, with Domingue making a sliding stop on Panarin, a save that bought enough time for the Domingue’s teammates to steady themselves.
“We believe in ourselves,” Domingue said. “Once you enter the dance I think any team can win. Maybe we came in a little bit as the underdog but we certainly feel like we belong and showed that tonight.”
The Penguins overwhelmed Shesterkin by throwing bodies and pucks at the net with equal abandon. The first capacity playoff crowd at PPG Paints Arena in three years was in full throat as it lauded Shesterkin — whose 118 combined saves in the first two games was an NHL record — with chants of “IIIIIIIGOOORRR.”
Shesterkin stayed on the bench to start the second period — just the third time he’s played only 20 minutes — and the Rangers responded with a massive push in front of Georgiev to rally.
Copp provided a tying score that seemed inevitable after Kevin Rooney stripped Letang and darted to the net. Domingue made the initial save but Copp knocked in the loose puck as the net was dislodged to draw the Rangers even with 4:01 left in the second. The go-ahead goal, however, never materialized as the Rangers failed to re-claim home ice in a series that has all the ingredients of one that could go the distance.
“We had a chance to change the game and we couldn’t get one,” Rangers forward Ryan Strome said. “So it was obviously frustrating, especially after clawing all the way back.”
NOTES: The Penguins played without D Brian Dumoulin (lower-body injury) for the second straight game. Forward Rikard Rackell also missed his second straight game after leaving Game 1 following a hit to the head. … Jarry skated on Saturday morning, his first . … Rangers played without injured F Tyler Motte (upper body), F Barclay Goodrow (lower body) and D Ryan Lindgren (lower body).
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New Industrial Gas Complex will be Air Products' Second Build, Own and Operate Onsite Facility in India
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. and PUNE, India and BARAUNI, India, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD), a world leader in industrial gases and large-scale project development, execution and operation, today announced the signing of a long-term supply agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India's flagship national oil company. Air Products will build, own and operate (BOO) a new industrial gases complex supplying hydrogen, nitrogen and steam to IOCL's Barauni Refinery in Bihar, India.
The new industrial gas complex will aid IOCL's capacity expansion from six to nine million tonnes per annum producing Euro-VI or BS-VI compliant gasoline and diesel at its Barauni complex. The industrial gas complex will include the latest generation multi-feed hydrogen production facility supplying 70,000 normal cubic meters per hour (Nm3/hr) of hydrogen as well as steam, and a high-efficiency air separation unit producing 4,000 Nm3/hr of nitrogen.
Air Products expects the new industrial gas complex for IOCL to come onstream in 2024.
Air Products' chief operating officer Dr. Samir J. Serhan said, "We are honored to work with IOCL, the largest petroleum refining company and largest Public Sector Undertaking in India. As one of the fastest growing economies in the world, our latest strategic investment in India will provide an efficient combination of industrial gas production technologies, enabling IOCL to meet ever-increasing transportation fuel demand. We look forward to reliably supplying IOCL's industrial gas needs for decades to come."
Juan Gonzalez, vice president, Large Project Business Development, Air Products Middle East, Egypt, Turkey and India, said, "We are proud to work with IOCL as they look to significantly expand their operations at Barauni. We look forward to bringing our global expertise, experience and world-class engineering capabilities to this project."
Once completed, the Barauni project will be Air Products' second BOO project in India, after the Kochi Industrial Gas complex at BPCL's Kochi Refinery.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage.
Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale low- and zero-carbon hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Air Products' Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. While forward-looking statements are made in good faith and based on assumptions, expectations and projections that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.
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Global Communications Leader to Integrate Icertis with SAP Across 7 Operating Countries
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Icertis, the contract intelligence company that pushes the boundaries of what's possible with contract lifecycle management (CLM), today announced that Ooredoo Group will use Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) as part of the company's enterprise-wide digital transformation. The initiative will streamline contract management across the company's headquarters in Qatar, as well as operations in Algeria, Kuwait, Maldives, Myanmar, Palestine, and Tunisia, supporting long-term growth.
"A key pillar of Ooredoo's corporate strategy is to evolve today's core business and build a smart telco, thereby further digitizing our operations and accelerating growth. To achieve this, we are partnering with world-leading providers to help us consolidate business applications on a common platform across our operating companies around the world," said Christian Friedrich Linhart, Group Chief Procurement Officer, Ooredoo Group. "We are very happy to have selected Icertis for its telecommunications industry expertise, AI capabilities, and extensive SAP partnership and integrations, which offer us a single-team approach to enterprise-wide contract intelligence."
As part of its enterprise-wide transformation, Ooredoo is implementing the latest cloud-based business applications, including ERP, HCM, SCM, Telecommunications Expense Management, and CLM, to enhance the experiences of its customers, employees, and suppliers through integrated and end-to-end processes, systems, automation, and optimization.
Given the role that contracts play across myriad critical business processes, contract intelligence is central to the company's digital transformation. Ooredoo will integrate the Icertis Contract Intelligence CLM platform with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA, to gain greater business insights by leveraging the critical data within contracts. Ooredoo will also use the ICI NegotiateAI application, which uses artificial intelligence to optimize contract negotiation, reduce risk, and negotiate better outcomes.
"Contracts touch every part of the enterprise—every persona, every system, and every network. They define how a business runs and govern every dollar in and out of the enterprise," explained Anand Veerkar, Chief Revenue Officer, Icertis. "Icertis transforms these powerful documents into structured, connected, and on-demand data to deliver intelligent contract authoring, automation, and insights. With Icertis Contract Intelligence, Ooredoo and other market-leading innovators can ensure the intent of every contract is correctly memorialized and fully realized across the enterprise, driving competitive advantage and growth."
Ooredoo is an international communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Serving consumers and businesses in 10 countries, Ooredoo delivers the leading data experience through a broad range of content and services via its advanced, data-centric mobile and fixed networks. The company generated revenues of QAR 30 billion as of 31 December 2021. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
With unmatched technology and category-defining innovation, Icertis pushes the boundaries of what's possible with contract lifecycle management (CLM). The AI-powered, analyst-validated Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) platform turns contracts from static documents into strategic advantage by structuring and connecting the critical contract information that defines how an organization runs. Today, the world's most iconic brands and disruptive innovators trust Icertis to govern the rights and commitments in their 10 million+ contracts worth more than $1 trillion in 40+ languages and 90+ countries.
Liza Colburn
Director of Corporate Communications
Liza.colburn@icertis.com
+1 (781) 562-0111
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Two Earth Day 2022 Reports Find Social Factors Joining Environmental Concerns as Purchase Drivers
NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Day, Americans see the progress made in corporate sustainability, but are looking for companies to further step up their efforts. At the same time, consumers have an expanded definition of sustainability, with social factors increasingly powerful in driving sustainable purchasing decisions.
That's according to a survey of 1,923 US adults conducted by The Conference Board in collaboration with The Harris Poll. Key insights are featured in two reports on consumers' sustainability priorities and their view of progress across sectors.
"For today's consumers, sustainability increasingly means not only climate and conservation but also fairness and corporate citizenship," said Denise Dahlhoff, Senior Researcher at The Conference Board. "Our study reveals how these perceptions and attitudes are uneven across demographic groups, with younger and urban consumers most receptive to sustainability messages. It paints a rich, granular picture of the features that can drive more consumers to consider buying sustainable products going forward."
"Our research with The Conference Board reinforces the unique sustainability inflection point we're seeing with American consumers," said Rob Jekielek, Managing Director at The Harris Poll. "An organization's environmental footprint and impact still matter, but treatment of employees and the workforce is rapidly emerging as a new core pillar and proof point for showcasing an organization's sustainability impact today."
One of the two reports, Sustainability Features That Sway US Consumers Are Changing, examines what motivates consumers most to buy sustainable brands. While environmental topics—climate, pollution, conservation—tend to be most associated with sustainability, these factors aren't necessarily what drive sustainable purchases:
- Consumers increasingly view sustainability in terms of all-around corporate citizenship. Two years ago, sustainability was largely equated with environmental friendliness. Today, fair prices and fair wages have joined conservation, climate change, and alternative energy among the top five features consumers selected from a list of associations with sustainability.
- In fact, "fairness" writ large—fair prices, fair wages, fair working conditions—now leads the list of sustainability features most likely to influence a consumer's choice to buy a sustainable brand. With this in mind, brands have an opportunity to better communicate about worker welfare, which could yield incremental purchases and greater willingness to pay a price premium. Communications can include messages about worker welfare and labor conditions on packaging and product labels, as well as pictures and videos of workers to create a human connection.
- Responsiveness to particular sustainability features is strongly shaped by consumer demographics. Opinions diverge most sharply by political leaning, followed closely by urbanicity level, age, and race. Other divides like income and gender are much less stark.
- Climate change offers a case in point regarding demographic divides. More than 70% of urban and Gen Z respondents say a brand's actions on climate would influence their purchasing choices "very much" or "quite a bit." The proportion drops to under 45% among rural and Boomer respondents. By contrast, the gaps between men and women and high- and low-earners are relatively minor.
The second of the two reports, US Consumers Want Business to Do More on Sustainability, reveals how consumers view the progress made on sustainability across an array of industries:
- As in 2019, consumers continue to see utilities, technology, and food companies as leaders in sustainability. A more eclectic list—home builders, automakers, restaurants, pharmaceutical makers, and home appliance makers—follows close behind.
- However, consumers believe every industry, government department, and NGO can do more—even those whose performance they already rank highest today. For example, while 48% believe utility companies are making a positive impact today, 73% believe they need to change to become sustainable.
- In short, no company can afford to rest on its laurels; consumers are likely to expect faster progress moving forward. Partnering with established or emerging initiatives and—even more—showing a willingness to collaborate with competitors for the common good can signal a company's commitment to stakeholders. Moreover, alliances within and across sectors can lead to cost-effective solutions in the private sector. In addition, partnering with public entities could facilitate better-targeted policies, incentives, and government-supported research, including for big societal challenges such as clean transportation, for example.
- The recognition of corporate sustainability's impact has room to grow—especially among certain demographic groups. Older, rural, and white consumers are least likely to believe corporations are making a positive impact—reflecting the demographic divide above. More surprisingly, women are also considerably less likely than men (38% vs 49%) to react positively. These findings indicate a potential for companies to find suitable ways to extend and refine sustainability messaging beyond the younger, more urban consumers already on board.
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org.
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Funds including BCI, CalSTRS, CalPERS, CPPIB and IMCO backed a shareholder proposal filed by SHARE on freedom of association and collective bargaining at Amazon's shareholder meeting
TORONTO, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - More than 47% of independent shareholders voted in favour of a proposal filed by SHARE and the Catherine Donnelly Foundation at Amazon's May 25 annual meeting. The proposal requests Amazon's board of directors to review how the Company's actions in the face of union organizing efforts align with its stated commitment to freedom of association and collective bargaining and core International Labour Organization Conventions.
Angelika Maldonado, a leader with the Staten Island, NY based Amazon Labor Union spoke to the resolution, on SHARE's behalf. Maldonado did not mince words: "Amazon management wasted millions of dollars in anti-union consultants and it all backfired," she said. "What a waste of time and money."
"This vote is historic" said Anthony Schein, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at SHARE. "Amazon's human capital management practices are notorious, and the company's interference in freedom of association is well documented. We have never seen such a strong vote on a North American company's direct, workforce practices." Moldonado cited leading brands that each have committed to respecting basic association rights – including UPS, Kaiser, Kroger, and General Motors.
The list of asset owners and managers that declared votes in support of the proposal includes is extensive. Pension fund heavyweights CalPERS, CalSTRS, New York City Pension, and the Florida, Wisconsin funds, Texas Teachers all backed the proposal, along with the some of largest Canadian funds, including CPPIB, AIMCO, IMCO, and BCI. Asset managers declaring in support included Schroders and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Leading proxy advisors Institutional Shareholders Service (ISS) and Glass Lewis also expressed support for the proposal despite management's opposition.
"This is a big win for workers, and for investors who recognize that good human capital management practices are crucial to companies' success. As one of the largest employers in the world, Amazon has the power to influence labour rights globally", said Sarah Couturier-Tanoh, Manager of Corporate Engagement and Shareholder Advocacy at SHARE. "Amazon can no longer ignore its union problem as workers, investors and regulators expect the board and the management to demonstrate a genuine intention to respect workers' rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining across its operations."
Amazon has been subject a barrage of negative media coverage in the U.S and internationally in recent years. The company has been accused of limiting fundamental rights through the use of intimidation strategies, retaliation actions and surveillance systems. Such practices directly contradict Amazon's own commitment "to non-discrimination and non-retaliation that ensures equal treatment for union and non-union employees."
SHARE has filed a similar proposal at Tesla Inc, which will be voted on at the company's August 4 AGM. Tesla is a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing – and has faced accusations of discrimination and harassment in its workforce practices.
SHARE is a leader in responsible investment services, research and education for institutional investors, providing shareholder engagement, consulting services, education and timely research that help investors integrate environmental, social and governance issues into the investment management process.
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New Medical Imaging Product Delivers Affordable 3D Imaging at the Point-Of-Care
OXFORD, England, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical imaging technology company Adaptix Limited (Adaptix) has submitted a 510(k) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its first medical imaging product ("NeXt 3D-Ortho"), allowing the company to begin marketing its Point-of-Care 3D orthopedic system in the United States.
Adaptix, based at Oxford University Science Park, has developed novel technologies that allow affordable, low-dose 3D imaging at the Point-of-Care using Digital Tomosynthesis (DT), to provider quicker, more accurate diagnosis possibilities.
2D X-ray is currently the world's dominant diagnostic modality, but frequently results in inconclusive reads due to areas of clinical interest being obscured by overlying and underlying tissues. This leads to diagnostic "misses" and delays, additional referrals for an "over-read," and excessive and expensive escalation to Computer Tomography (CT) or MRI, as well as potentially the unnecessary immobilisation of a limb for a patient waiting diagnosis.
CT provides a more sensitive 3D image but at a far greater cost in terms of money, time and radiation dosage to the patient. Access to CT is also more limited particularly in some countries or regions, resulting in delayed diagnosis and extended travel by the patient.
Mark Evans, Adaptix's CEO, stated, "This is the first of many innovations that Adaptix is excited about bringing to medical markets. The U.K. is the country that invented the first clinical CT and MRI scanners, and our new low-cost 3D imaging technology builds on the long-standing U.K. pedigree of innovation in medical imaging. We hope that our patent-protected technology will become even more widely deployed and that one day Adaptix's technologies will touch the lives of everyone through medical and dental applications."
There is a drive within healthcare systems towards a new diagnostics model where more facilities will be made available in free standing locations away from main hospital sites, to Regional Diagnostic Centres and even commercial and retail locations. This will support earlier diagnosis, greater convenience to patients and the drive to reduce health inequalities. Adaptix's low-cost deployable 3D imaging will help change the location of service delivery within and beyond the hospital environment, and meet diagnostic needs faster and at a lower cost.
Adaptix already has active customers in the veterinary market with a low dose affordable 3D imaging system that is used by clinicians in first opinion practices. The orthopedic system will be offered to clinicians and payers on the "Pay-per-Study" model accepted in the veterinary market. Like the veterinary system, the orthopedic system can run from a single-phase domestic power supply and requiring minimal radiation protection measures, further reducing the total cost to payers.
This is the first step in Adaptix's mission to transform medical radiology by supplying affordable low-dose Point-of-Care 3D imaging to replace 2D X-ray and to do so using a non-standard business model. Further unmet clinical needs in the dental market (intraoral 3D) and hospital market (a portable 3D chest imaging system for Intensive Care Units, Emergency Departments and Primary Care applications) will be met by later products.
About Adaptix Limited
Adaptix Limited is transforming radiology through the development of innovative 3D imaging technologies. At the core of their patent portfolio and commercialization strategy is a distributed Flat Panel X-ray Source (FPS) system which has applications across a multitude of global markets that are currently limited to 2D X-ray imaging systems where cost, speed to diagnostic result, location or dose concerns mean CT is not optimal. Adaptix's central mission is to transform radiology by offering affordable low-dose 3D imaging at the point-of-care and allowing "3D-first" as the standard of care.
The first of Adaptix's medical offerings, the NeXt 3D-Ortho, enables fast, low-cost 3D imaging from a stationary source at a significantly reduced radiation dose and much lower cost than CT systems. Based in Oxford, England, Adaptix has fostered strategic partnerships in academic, medical research, and technology in support of their goal to make advanced 3D tomosynthesis more widely available to healthcare providers and their patients throughout the world. For further information, visit www.adaptix.com.
Contact:
Mr. Mark Evans
mark.evans@adaptix.com
+44 (0)7767 215564
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And Intention to Deregister and Terminate Reporting Obligations under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act
BEIJING, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Huaneng Power International, Inc. ("HPI", or the "Company") (NYSE: HNP; HKEx: 902; SSE: 600011) today announced that the Company has notified the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on June 17, 2022 (Eastern Time in the U.S.) that it will apply for the voluntary delisting of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") from the NYSE and the deregistration of such ADSs and underlying overseas listed shares, par value RMB1.00 per share (the "H Shares"), under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The board of directors of the Company approved the delisting of its ADSs from NYSE and the deregistration of such ADSs and the underlying H Shares under the Exchange Act due to a number of considerations, including the limited trading volume of its ADSs relative to the worldwide trading volume of its H Shares, and the considerable administrative burden and costs of maintaining the listing of the ADSs on the NYSE, the registration of the ADSs and the underlying H Shares with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and complying with the periodic reporting and related obligations of the Exchange Act.
As such, the Company intends to file a Form 25 with the SEC on or about June 27, 2022 to de-list its ADSs from the NYSE. The delisting of the ADSs from the NYSE is expected to become effective ten days thereafter. The last day of trading of the ADSs on the NYSE will be on or about July 7, 2022. From and after that, the Company will no longer list its ADSs on the NYSE.
Once the delisting has become effective and the Company has met the criteria for deregistration, the Company intends to file a Form 15F with the SEC on or about July 7, 2022 to deregister the underlying H Shares under the Exchange Act. Thereafter, all of the Company's reporting obligations under the Exchange Act will be suspended unless the Form 15F is subsequently withdrawn or denied. Deregistration with the SEC and termination of the Company's reporting obligations under the Exchange Act are expected to become effective 90 days after its filing of Form 15F with the SEC. Once the Form 15F is filed, the Company will publish the information required under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Exchange Act on its website, https://www.hpi.com.cn/sites/english/announcementH/publish.aspx. The Company will also continue to comply with its financial reporting and other obligations as a listed-issuer under the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules").
The Company intends to terminate its ADS program after delisting its ADSs from the NYSE and the deregistration of the underlying H Shares in due course in accordance with the deposit agreement.
The Company reserves its rights in all respects to delay or withdraw the aforementioned filings prior to their effectiveness and will issue any further announcement if required under the Listing Rules or other applicable laws.
About Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Huaneng Power International, Inc. is one of China's largest listed power producers with controlled generation capacity of 121,118 MW and equity-based generation capacity of 108,588 MW. The power plants of the Company are located in 26 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China. The Company also has a wholly-owned power company in Singapore, and an invested power company in Pakistan.
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This press release may contain, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward- looking statements are based on the Company's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. The Company uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project" and similar expressions to identify forward looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting judgment of the Company's senior management and involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For enquiries, please contact:
Huaneng Power International, Inc.
Mr. Chen Zhelu / Ms. Liu Tianyu
Tel: (8610) 6322 6554 / 6322 6595
Fax: (8610) 6322 6888
Email: zqb@hpi.com.cn
Wonderful Sky Financial Group Limited
Ms. Ketrina Yang / Ms. Hester Li
Tel: (852) 3970 2239
Fax: (852) 3102 0210
Email: hpi@wsfg.hk
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a cooler with a convenient hand-washing station for picnickers, campers, beach goers, and and workers that work in remote locations and don't have hand washing capabilities," said an inventor, from Lancaster, Ohio, "so I invented the CLEAN COOLER. My design enables you to wash your hands at remote locations and it could help to reduce the spread of germs before eating and preparing food."
The invention provides an improved design for a cooler. In doing so, it ensures that a supply of clean water and a soap solution is readily available. As a result, it enables users to wash/sanitize hands before eating and it increases personal hygiene and safety and helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The invention features an inventive design that is easy to use so it is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, etc.
The original design was submitted to the Cincinnati sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CCT-4700, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Bloodline: Heroes of Lithas," a free-to-play role-playing game (RPG) for iOS and Android, has released a new teaser for their hybrid champions gameplay. The latest development will bring a unique gaming experience, empowering players to create new hybrid champions that combine the skills and appearances of their other heroes in a mix & match style.
The game was released by leading mobile game development and publishing company GOAT Games on June 23 in English-language regions including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. The immensely popular game was ranked number one on the U.S. IOS Top New Free Chart on its launch day and gained over 1 million users within the first month.
The game has already featured a "marriage system" that allows players to harness the power of the champions' bloodlines to create new generations of hybrid heroes that will inherit the skills and power of their predecessors. This new system promises to combine these elements with long-awaited visuals, so that new hybrid champions will truly appear to be mixtures of their parents' races and appearances.
The game's lead narrative designer, Kyle, shared a progress update on the development of "hybrid champions" in the teaser. The "hybrid champion" gameplay was developed based on feedback from players. The development team plans to release the new gameplay in the near future.
"We value players' suggestions and the great ideas they've shared with us. The new hybrid champions system will unveil new characters, backstories, and events for our players. We want to bring new and exciting content to our players in order to create a one-of-a-kind gaming experience that encourages our players to explore and combine their champion's traits and abilities in the game," said Kyle.
Bloodline: Heroes of Lithas has a traditional Western fantasy theme with visually stunning realistic 3D graphics that gives players the total freedom to create various bloodlines. A unique and fresh design that makes the game stand out from traditional RPG games, with a variety of events and challenges that give players an immersive experience of managing their own city-state. Players can rebuild their cities and negotiate peace or wage war with rival factions, and eventually become a mighty leader capable of uniting the world of Lithas.
To learn more about the latest hybrid champion gameplay release, please watch the teaser at https://youtu.be/HBlGx15FlOI
Click this link to download Bloodline: Heroes of Lithas for free on IOS/Android: https://app.adjust.com/w7htdwe_bq5yri3
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Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower ahead of trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Elon Musk’s legal team is demanding to hear from Twitter’s whistleblowing former security chief, who could help bolster Musk’s case for backing out of a $44 billion deal to buy the social media company.
Former Twitter executive Peiter Zatko — also known by his hacker handle “Mudge” — received a subpoena Saturday from Musk’s team, according to Zatko’s lawyer and court records.
The billionaire Tesla CEO has spent months alleging that the company he agreed to acquire undercounted its fake and spam accounts — and that he shouldn’t have to consummate the deal as a result.
Zatko’s whistleblower complaint to U.S. officials alleging Twitter misled regulators about its privacy and security protections — and its ability to detect and root out fake accounts — might play into Musk’s hands in an upcoming trial scheduled for Oct. 17 in Delaware.
Zatko served as Twitter’s head of security until he was fired early this year.
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The new plant will support EV adoption and job growth in the region
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis has been selected to manage the design and construction of Wallbox's new electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. After a collaborative design process, the team began construction of the 130,000 square foot facility in April.
The plant will go into production in Q3 and is expected to produce 250,000 units in 2022. By 2025, the facility is expected to produce over 500,000 units annually. Wallbox's UL chargers are compatible with all electric vehicles, making the new construction conducive to EV growth in the U.S. In addition to manufacturing, the site will also feature offices, labs, evaluation areas and a warehouse.
"Charging infrastructure and manufacturing are critical to supporting EV adoption. EV adoption is essential in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. Our team is proud to play a part in driving sustainable mobility forward," said Ketan Maroo, vice president of industrial infrastructure at Arcadis.
With the Biden administration targeting 50% of new car sales to be electric by 2030, an influx of electric charging infrastructure will be instrumental for rapid automotive electrification. In addition, the facility is expected to create 250 high-paying green jobs in the region.
"Arcadis has worked alongside our team from the earliest stages of this project, and together we have been able to bring this project to life on an accelerated schedule for maximum impact. North America needs electric vehicle chargers, and we are thrilled to be able to help accelerate the transition by making EV charging easier and more accessible," said Pablo Moleiro, project manager for Wallbox.
To deliver the project successfully, Arcadis has factored critical sensitivities such as humidity control and dust mitigation into the factory's design. The team has also identified plans for installing future solar panels and for sourcing recyclable furniture, to reduce the plant's overall carbon footprint.
ABOUT ARCADIS
Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy organization for natural and built assets. We maximize impact for our clients and the communities they serve by providing effective solutions through sustainable outcomes, focus and scale, and digitalization. We are 29,000 people, active in more than 70 countries that generate €3.4 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. www.arcadis.com
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GRAPHIC: Russian aggression not limited to Ukraine alone, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia is targeting all of Europe with its invasion of Ukraine, and stopping Moscow’s aggression is essential for the security of all democracies, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said as Russian forces prepared for battle in the east of his country.
Addressing the “free people of a brave country,” Zelenskyy said in a late night video message to Ukrainians that Russia’s war aim “was not intended to be limited to Ukraine alone” and the “entire European project is a target.”
“That is why it is not just the moral duty of all democracies, all the forces of Europe, to support Ukraine’s desire for peace,” he said. “This is, in fact, a strategy of defense for every civilized state.”
His address came as civilians continued to flee eastern parts of the country before an expected onslaught and emergency workers searched for survivors in towns north of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, that are no longer occupied by Russian forces.
Russia has pulled its troops from the northern part of the country and refocused on the eastern Donbas region, where Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian troops for eight years and controlled some territory before the war, now in its 46th day.
Western military analysts said an arc of territory in eastern Ukraine was under assault, from Kharkiv — Ukraine’s second-largest city — in the north to Kherson in the south. Newly released Maxar Technologies satellite imagery collected Friday showed an 8-mile (13-kilometer) convoy of military vehicles headed south to the Donbas through the town of Velykyi Burluk.
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However, Western assessments expressed increasing confidence in the ability of Ukraine’s defenders to repel Russian assaults, portraying Russia’s troops as suffering from low morale and mounting casualties.
Britain’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that the Russian military was seeking to respond to mounting losses by boosting troop numbers with personnel who have been discharged from military service since 2012.
In an update on Twitter, the ministry also said that the Russian military’s efforts to “generate more fighting power” also include trying to recruit from Trans-Dniester, a breakaway region in Moldova that borders Ukraine.
Russia-backed separatists in eastern Moldova took up arms in 1992 to establish Trans-Dniester, which is not internationally recognized and where Russia maintains some 1,500 troops.
Several European leaders have made efforts to show solidarity with battle-scarred Ukraine. In his video address, Zelenskyy thanked the leaders of Britain and Austria for their visits to Kyiv on Saturday and pledges of further support.
He also thanked the European Commission president and Canada’s prime minister for a global fundraising event that brought in more than 10 billion euros ($11 billion) for the millions of Ukrainians who have fled their homes.
Zelenskyy repeated his call for a complete embargo on Russian oil and gas, which he called the sources of Russia’s “self-confidence and impunity.” Some European countries depend heavily on imported Russian energy.
“Freedom does not have time to wait,” Zelenskyy said. “When tyranny begins its aggression against everything that keeps the peace in Europe, action must be taken immediately.”
In an interview with The Associated Press inside his heavily guarded presidential office complex, Zelenskyy said he was committed to negotiating a diplomatic end to the war even though Russia has “tortured” Ukraine.
He also acknowledged that peace likely will not come quickly. Talks so far have not included Russian President Vladimir Putin or other top officials.
“We have to fight, but fight for life. You can’t fight for dust when there is nothing and no people. That’s why it is important to stop this war,” the president said.
Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia forces of commiting war crimes against thousands of civilians during the invasion, including airstrikes on hospitals, a missile attack that killed 52 people at a train station Friday and shooting residents of towns in the north at close range.
Graphic evidence of civilian slayings emerged after Russian forces withdrew from Bucha, and firefighters were searching buildings in Borodyanka, another settlement outside Kyiv. Russia has denied engaging in war crimes and falsely claimed that the scenes in Bucha were staged.
Ukrainian authorities have said they expect to find more mass killings once they reach the southern port city of Mariupol, which is also in the Donbas and has been subjected to a monthlong blockade and intense fighting. The city’s location on the Sea of Azov is critical to establishing a land bridge from the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine eight years ago.
Ukrainian officials have pleaded with Western powers almost daily to send more arms and further punish Moscow with sanctions, including the exclusion of Russian banks from the global financial system and a total EU embargo on Russian gas and oil.
During his visit Saturday, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he expects more EU sanctions against Russia, but defended his country’s opposition so far to cutting off deliveries of Russian gas.
A package of sanctions imposed this week “won’t be the last one,” the chancellor said, acknowledging that “as long as people are dying, every sanction is still insufficient.” Austria is militarily neutral and not a member of NATO.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit came a day after the U.K. pledged an additional 100 million pounds ($130 million) in high-grade military equipment. Johnson also confirmed further economic support, guaranteeing an additional $500 million in World Bank lending to Ukraine, taking Britain’s total loan guarantee to up to $1 billion.
In the interview with AP, Zelenskyy noted the increased support but expressed frustration when asked if weapons and equipment Ukraine has received from the West is sufficient to shift the war’s outcome.
“Not yet,” he said, switching to English for emphasis. “Of course it’s not enough.”
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Anna reported from Bucha, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Health officials in Hawaii report probable case of monkeypox amid uptick in cases nationwide
HONOLULU (KHNL/KGMB/Gray News) - The Hawaii State Department of Health is investigating a probable case of monkeypox.
The Hawaii DOH reports the patient, an Oahu resident, is currently hospitalized but is in reasonably good health. However, the person did show symptoms and tests consistent with the virus. The patient also recently traveled to an area with confirmed cases.
A spokesperson for the Tripler Army Medical Center said Friday that staff was treating a possible case of monkeypox at the hospital. If confirmed, it would be the first case in Hawaii.
Authorities said the risk of monkeypox spreading in Hawaii remains low but urged residents to remain vigilant.
“Monkeypox does not spread easily from person to person, and the risk remains low for most Hawaii residents,” state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said in a statement.
As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 21 cases of the virus in the U.S.
Monkeypox typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes. Patients also experience rash or sores on the face and body. According to health officials, individuals generally become ill within 21 days of exposure.
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Suzuki scores in SO, Canadiens beat Lightning 5-4
By MARK DIDTLER
Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored in the shootout, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4. Suzuki beat Brian Elliott on a nifty backhander in the third round as Montreal won for the fourth time in 13 games (4-5-4). Cole Caufield, Corey Schueneman, Josh Anderson and Jesse Ylonen scored in regulation for Montreal, and Jake Allen stopped 37 shots. Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists, and Steven Stamkos, Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point also scored for the Lightning. Elliott made 27 saves as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions had a four-game winning streak end. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/suzuki-scores-in-so-canadiens-beat-lightning-5-4/ | 2022-04-03T05:56:34Z |
LAS VEGAS and PUNE, India, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iMocha, the world's largest skills intelligence and assessment platform, will be participating in the HR Technology Conference & Exposition ®, Las Vegas, happening from September 13-16, 2022. iMocha will be showcasing its Skills Intelligence and Assessment platform at the show booth number 4934.
During the exposition, iMocha will exhibit its new patented technology, AI-LogicBox, an effective coding simulator and a pseudo-coding platform along with host of other unique skill assessment technologies (including Live Coding Interviews, AI-EnglishPro, AI-Enabled Proctoring).
More than 300+ global organizations, including 8 of Fortune 500 and other larger enterprises, trust iMocha's platform to hire new employees, identify skill gap, measure the effectiveness of learning programs, and build organizational skill meter to build future-ready tech teams.
"iMocha continues to make ground-breaking contributions to the HR technology architecture through its future-ready skills assessment platform. We are extremely happy to be present at the HR Technology Conference where the who's who of HR Technology leaders will discuss and share ideas around driving HR success through technology." said Sujit Karpe, Co-founder & CTO of iMocha.
"We see skill taxonomies and job role definitions change almost on a yearly basis, and enterprises are looking for ways to validate the skills of their workforce from hire to retire. Towards that, iMocha has built a scalable, feature-rich platform that accelerates time to hire, provides individual to organizational level skill reports, and enables both HR and hiring managers to make smarter talent decisions. At the event, along with our skill intelligence and assessment platform, we will be showcasing our newly patented pseudo coding platform, AI-LogicBox, which enables coding/tech skills assessment done intelligently, without making candidates code from scratch, providing the best possible candidate experience." said Prabakaran Murugaiah, Country Manager – US, iMocha.
About iMocha:
iMocha is a skills intelligence and assessment platform that enables talent leaders to make smarter talent decisions. 300+ organizations use the platform across 70+ countries to acquire job-fit talent faster and to measure the ROI from their talent development and learning initiatives. It empowers talent teams with the largest skill library with 2500+ assessments, an asynchronous interview platform, AI-LogicBox (AI-based pseudo-coding simulator), AI-powered language analyzer, skill benchmarking, upskilling dashboard, talent analytics, proctoring, fraud detection, and custom assessment consulting, etc.
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Houston's downtown destination is better than ever
HOUSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotel Houston is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the completion of its multi-year, multi-million dollar transformation.
The Hotel, which opened on April 15, 1982, has been a pillar of downtown Houston for 40 years, hosting locals, celebrities, politicians, business icons, and discerning guests from around the world. As the gathering place for locals and visitors alike, Four Seasons is just steps from leading entertainment and sports venues, and a short drive to Houston's renowned Museum District.
"There's no better way to celebrate our 40th anniversary than with the completion of the Hotel's magnificent transformation," said Tom Segesta, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. "Our downtown destination is now better than ever, and we're looking forward to sharing more great experiences with our guests and our beloved city of Houston as we move forward."
The initial phase of the Hotel's transformation included enhancement of the lobby and front drive, The Spa, and Fitness Center; and the addition of Bayou & Bottle, Bayou & Bean, and the Topgolf Swing Suites.
The completion of the Hotel's transformation resulted in new and enhanced product throughout, including:
- Guest Rooms and Suites – All 289 guest rooms and 103 suites have been transformed, with the design inspiration nodding to big Texas skies and the Hotel's lobby, known as "Houston's Living Room". Featuring a calming color palette of deep sky blue fabrics complemented by warm undertones of dark oak wood, rich saddle leather, and antique brass details, these accommodations feature custom-made furniture by Houston-based designer Eric Brand, giving each room a residential feel and allowing guests to immerse themselves in a refined Texas experience that feels like a home away from home.
- Specialty Suites – The Hotel's 12 specialty suites have been elevated with a soothing color palette and design appeal. The State, Ambassador, Presidential and Penthouse Suites have been enhanced with custom-designed luxury furnishings allowing guests to immerse themselves in a refined residential experience. Most notably, the 1,570 square foot (146 square metres) Presidential Suite and 1,935 square foot (180 square metres) Penthouse Suite have been completely reimagined and reconfigured, resulting in open and inviting layouts with custom-tailored details suited for a luxury residence.
- Residential Suites - The Hotel's 64 one and two-bedroom residential suites are the latest accommodations to take on new life. Offering expansive space and all the comforts of home, the Hotel's one-, two-, and three-bedroom Residential Suites are complete with full, modern kitchens, separate living areas, and washer and dryer. Ranging in size from 800 – 2,126 square feet (74 – 198 square metres), these suites are inviting, equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, and are perfect for extended stays and family getaways.
- Toro Toro - Toro Toro is the new award-winning Pan-Latin steakhouse from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval, the father of modern Mexican cuisine. Playing off the double-meaning of "toro" - bull in Spanish and the prized tuna in Japanese, Toro Toro is rooted in the celebration of the vibrant flavors and convivial dining culture of Central and South America, and offers guests a twist on the contemporary steakhouse experience with Pan-Latin influences and Asian dishes. Toro Toro has been created with warmth and expertly outfitted by award-winning New York City design firm Meyer Davis.
- Bandista – The newest addition to Four Seasons is Bandista - an intimate, modern-day speakeasy, reminiscent of a 1920s lounge that dazzles with a decadent Latin vibe. Guests of the 20-seat bar and lounge enjoy inventive and artistic interpretations of classic and contemporary cocktails, as well as rare spirits from around the world. Bandista's bar seats provide a center-stage show of the cocktail laboratory, where guests connect with the city's most talented bartenders and other discreet guests.
- Event Space - The Hotel's 16,500 square feet (1,535 square metres) of event space, has been completely reimagined, to present the city's best venues for gatherings large and small. In addition to redesign, a new Grand Ballroom with 150 percent more gathering space was created.
- Krigler - As the first Krigler perfume store in Texas, the new apothecary-style, 800-square-foot (74 square metres) boutique is nestled inside the Hotel's lobby. The boutique offers the full range of Krigler's existing perfumes, luxury scented candles, extraordinaire noble soaps, and a workshop to make scented candles and perfumes on-site.
The Hotel is presenting a robust roster of spring happenings, filled with an array of exciting activities and experiences throughout the season. The Hotel is also offering the Third Night Free package, which includes a complimentary third night with every two consecutive paid nights.
For more information, please visit online, call (800) 734-4114 or contact your travel professional (chain code FS.)
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Foundation pays off 21 mortgages for fallen first responder families ahead of 9/11
(Gray News) - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is helping multiple families pay off their homes after losing a loved one in the line of duty.
Representatives said the foundation was established in memory of fallen New York Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on Sept. 11.
“When America was attacked on Sept. 11, my brother and many others rushed headfirst into danger and laid down their lives, trying to save as many people as possible,” said Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller.
The families helped by the foundation with their mortgages included the following:
- Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Fire Captain Brian Cecil Busch
- Joplin, Missouri, Police Corporal Benjamin Cooper
- Salt River, Arizona, Police Officer Clayton Joel Townsend
- Arvada, Colorado, Police Officer Gordon Beesley
- Billerica, Massachusetts, Firefighter/EMT Patrick Corbett
- Mesa, Arizona, Fire Captain Trevor Cowley Madrid
- Illinois Police Senior Master Trooper Todd Anthony Hanneken
- Champaign, Illinois, Firefighter Trevor Herderhorst
- Portsmouth, Ohio, Firefighter/EMT Edward Jay Long
- Connecticut State Police Sergeant Brian Erik Mohl
- Gallatin County, Montana, Deputy Sheriff Jacob Otto Allmendinger
- FBI Special Agent Jimmie John Daniels
- Baltimore County Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Dennis Neville
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Trainee Wolf Valmond
- Yuma, Colorado, Fire Captain Darcy Stallings
- El Paso, Texas, Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez
- Jones County, North Carolina, Sheriff Danny Heath
- Pennsylvania State Trooper Martin Francis Mack III
- Bloom Township, Ohio, Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Ralph “Andy” Nunley
The foundation said its Fallen First Responder Program pays off mortgages for the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty and leave behind young children, ensuring they will always have a place to call home.
“Twenty-one years later, I am proud to keep my brother Stephen’s memory alive by supporting the families of these heroes who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Their dedication and their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and the families they left behind will always have the support of Tunnel to Towers,” Siller said.
In 2021, Tunnel to Towers expanded the program to support the families of first responders who have lost their lives to 9/11 illnesses.
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New York leaders are expressing outrage at the US Supreme Court's decision to knock down a century-old law that placed restrictions on carrying a concealed gun outside the home, with Gov. Kathy Hochul calling the ruling "outrageous."
"It is outrageous," she said on Twitter, "that at a moment of national reckoning on gun violence, the Supreme Court has recklessly struck down a New York law that limits those who can carry concealed weapons."
The decision issued Thursday, in a case brought by an NRA- backed group and two individuals, could potentially allow more guns to be carried in public. Critics say the ruling will impair sensible solutions they think can curb gun violence.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez also condemned the ruling by the nation's highest court, suggesting it would make public safety even more difficult to enforce.
"New York's strong gun laws have saved lives for more than a century, and the Supreme Court's decision to open the door for millions of New Yorkers to carry a concealed weapon is a nightmare for public safety," he said in a statement. "Evidence is overwhelming that states with permissive gun laws see much higher rates of gun deaths -- from accidents to suicide, domestic incidents to street crime."
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Life insurers are striving to meet skyrocketing customer expectations in order to cultivate business growth. However, even in the midst of significant digitalization efforts, many carriers still suffer from too many manual processes which are introducing human error, slowing workflows and degrading CX.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In a recent research study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Equisoft, findings reveal that life insurance companies are struggling to support manual processes in their policy administration infrastructure. Despite significant digital transformation, 64% of respondents say that manual data collection is still decreasing the speed of processes and reducing profit.1
Companies are heavily reliant upon people to support manual processes, which results in wasted time and effort correcting paperwork. Respondents cited the biggest CX challenge of their firms' platforms being maintenance and staffing cost (75%).
In the next 6-12 months, insurers are shifting their focus towards modernizing back-end processes that support optimal digital front-end experiences. This includes capabilities such as a 360-degree view of the customer, access to new CX data sources, and automated underwriting functionality.
"True digital transformation of an insurer's CX cannot be accomplished just by implementing an eApp solution or self-service portal. Those things are important, but it's critical that old core systems that don't support APIs and struggle to deliver data in real-time are replaced with more modern platforms," said Equisoft's Senior Director, Insurance Industry Principal, Brian Carey. "To catch up to elevated CX expectations, we have to get paper and multi-day batch processes out of the system. In addition to technical limitations, there are also legal hurdles to overcome to authenticate users against the operations they are allowed to perform autonomously."
This was made evident by respondents, as 52% of them agree that their company's legacy technology is restrictive and hinders employees from working efficiently and 71% of respondents reported that their company's insurance platform would not easily integrate with other IT systems. By making an investment to update these fundamental capabilities, life insurance companies can provide better services to their clients, advisors, and employees.
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1 Respondents consisted of 207 U.S. and Canadian life insurance carriers
Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced insurance and investment digital solutions. Recognized as a valued partner by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions in 16 countries, Equisoft offers a complete ecosystem of solutions, from innovative front-end applications to extensive back-office services and unique data migration expertise. The firm's flagship products include a SaaS policy administration solution, CRM, financial needs analysis, financial planning, asset allocation, fund and portfolio analysis, quotes and illustrations, electronic application, agency management systems, as well as customer, agent and broker portals. Equisoft is also Oracle's largest and most experienced partner for the OIPA platform. With its business-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, innovative technology, and expert teams based in Canada, USA, UK, Chile, Colombia, South Africa, India and Australia, Equisoft helps its clients tackle any challenge in this era of digital disruption. For more information about our products and services, please visit www.equisoft.com.
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Belton High School assistant principal Timothy Goodridge will start his sixth year with a new award displayed in his office.
The Belton ISD educator was recently named the Region 12 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, which recognized notable educators from 20 regions in the state.
Goodridge, 59, said his career in education is a second act after he spent 21 years of working for UPS.
He went back to school at age 44 to see to seek his teacher certification.
“Teaching is a calling for me,” Goodridge said in a news release. “I always knew I would do it. It was just a matter of when.”
Goodridge taught in McGregor ISD for three years before moving to Belton ISD as a physics and astronomy teacher at Belton High. He became an assistant principal in 2017.
BHS Principal Ben Smith said Goodridge is an exceptional leader for the campus and the district.
“We are beyond proud of Mr. Goodridge for earning this award,” Smith said. “He has been instrumental in leading the transformation of BHS into a learning environment and culture all are proud of within (Belton ISD). He is most deserving of this recognition for his devotion to our students, staff and parents.”
Goodridge said he is grateful for the opportunity to serve.
“I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition and also very thankful to my district and principal for allowing me the opportunity to serve our students,” he said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_35676330-f3f2-11ec-a4bb-0bcbf6335f51.html | 2022-06-24T20:19:11Z |
Royals score 3 runs in eighth inning, rally past Twins 3-2
By PATRICK DONNELLY
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a double and scored on Bobby Witt Jr.’s double, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2. Josh Staumont (2-1) worked a scoreless inning to pick up the win. Scott Barlow escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and stranded two on base in the ninth to earn his fifth save. Devin Smeltzer pitched seven scoreless innings for the Twins before Tyler Duffey (2-3) let the lead slip away in the eighth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/26/royals-score-3-runs-in-eighth-inning-rally-past-twins-3-2/ | 2022-05-27T05:21:55Z |
Event-centered partnership is focused on providing high-impact services and resource connections to Black and Hispanic/Latino-owned small businesses.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JumpStart and the Cleveland Browns are partnering to co-host four events focused on accelerating the growth of Cleveland-area Black and Hispanic/Latino-entrepreneurs. The events, powered by JumpStart in partnership with the Cleveland Browns, will be held at FirstEnergy Stadium; registration is free and open the public, as space remains available.
- Small Business Impact Program Showcase | August 29 | 5:30 – 8pm
- Small Business Training Camp | September 7 | 2 – 7:30pm
- First in Tech | October 11
- Small Business Impact Program Showcase | December 7 | 5:30 – 8pm
Additional information and links to registration can be found online at JumpStartinc.org/Browns.
The partnership between JumpStart and the Browns will create opportunities for entrepreneurs to engage with free, hands-on workshops, industry-specific advising and networking events, as well as gain access to small business resources.
"Cleveland-based JumpStart is a national leader in providing meaningful mentorship and development resources to minority-owned businesses, and we have a special opportunity through this partnership to address critical economic needs that will benefit Northeast Ohio in both the short and long term," said Haslam Sports Group Senior Vice President, Communications Peter John-Baptiste. "The Cleveland Browns have a long-standing commitment to advancing social justice and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including through Inspire Change, Be the Solution and our community programming. Through these upcoming events led by JumpStart's expertise, we can further strengthen our support of diverse local entrepreneurs and minority-owned business growth, as well as measure the impact to identify new avenues to maximize impact in this area."
JumpStart is committed to helping entrepreneurs grow by providing high-impact services, pathways to capital and critical resource connections. The Browns aim to advance social justice initiatives throughout Northeast Ohio including championing economic mobility for minority and black-owned businesses. This partnership will help bridge resource gaps and accelerate economic outcomes for Black and Hispanic/Latino small businesses throughout the city of Cleveland.
"Locally owned small businesses invigorate our communities by creating jobs, building wealth, contributing to tax revenue and uplifting our neighborhoods so they can thrive," said Teleangé Thomas, Chief Operations and Relationships Officer at JumpStart. "Our partnership with the Cleveland Browns will help us reach more entrepreneurs, deepening our collective impact and increasing access to the critical resources Black and Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurs need to grow their businesses."
About JumpStart
JumpStart is a nationally recognized venture development organization providing capital, services and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize and corporations innovate. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of entrepreneurship to unlock entire communities. For more information, visit jumpstartinc.org.
About the Cleveland Browns
A member of the National Football League's AFC North division, the Cleveland Browns are operated by Haslam Sports Group (HSG) and have long been among the most iconic and historic professional football clubs. Bolstered by eight league titles, 13 division championships and 17 Pro Football Hall of Famers, the Browns were established in 1945 as a charter team of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). The Browns played their inaugural season in 1946 and finished in first place during each of the league's four years of existence (1946-49). Cleveland was one of three AAFC teams selected to merge with the NFL in 1950 and appeared in the league's title game in each of its first seven seasons, claiming three of its four NFL championships overall (1950; 1954-55; 1964) during that stretch. The Browns' 17 Pro Football Hall of Famers, the sixth-most in the NFL, include founder Paul Brown, legends Jim Brown, Otto Graham and Lou Groza, as well as Marion Motley and Bill Willis, two of the first African-Americans who helped break professional sports' race barrier in 1946. After a relocation to Baltimore in 1995, Cleveland was awarded an expansion franchise that returned to play in 1999, retaining all of the club's history and its namesake. In 2012, Dee and Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J, purchased a controlling interest of the Cleveland Browns. Their vision for the Browns is to build a consistently winning football team, to take exceptional care of Browns fans and to be leaders in the Northeast Ohio community through the core areas of education, youth football and social justice while promoting volunteerism through the team's signature First and Ten volunteering movement. The Browns, led by Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry, play their home games at FirstEnergy Stadium in Downtown Cleveland.
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RADNOR, Pa., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, announced today that its 6.250% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Stock"), will automatically convert into shares of the Company's common stock on May 16, 2022 (the "conversion date"). The conversion rate for each share of Preferred Stock will be 3.0395 shares of the Company's common stock. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares of common stock.
As previously announced, holders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2022, will separately receive a final quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share on the Preferred Stock, payable on the conversion date.
About Avantor
Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com.
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Before she was gunned down with her classmates, 10-year-old Alithia Haven Ramirez, of Uvalde, Texas, wanted to be an artist who shared her creations with the world.
Google is obliging.
Earlier this year, the search giant asked students to submit entries for its Doodle for Google contest. The winner will take home some big prizes and see their artwork atop Google.com for 24 hours.
Google has posted thousands of Doodles on its page, honoring everything from the Burning Man festival and Pac-Man to scientist Marie Curie and slugger Roberto Clemente. Tuesday's Doodle heralded what would've been the 113th birthday of Indian poet Balamani Amma, considered the "grandmother of Malayalam literature."
The Doodle for Google contest, now in its 14th year, allows kids "to display their own Doodle creativity on Google.com and win some awesome prizes while doing it!" the company says. This year's theme is self-care.
Alithia entered her drawing ahead of the March deadline: a girl on a sofa with two balls of yarn and a pet, the obligatory "Google" spelled out in art on the wall over the couch.
"I want the world to see my art and show the world what I can do, I want people to be happy when they see my passion in art," she said in her submission.
In May, a gunman opened fire in Robb Elementary School, killing 19 children, including Alithia, and two adults. It was 12 hours before Ryan Ramirez, Alithia's father, learned her fate, he told CNN.
The fourth grader was "very lovable and kind," he said, and she was always there if anyone needed anything.
Alithia also loved to draw, Ramirez said, and "always had a crayon in hand, just going to town." When Ramirez met with President Joe Biden during his visit to Uvalde, the commander in chief told him he'd be hanging one of Alithia's drawings in the White House.
Her grandmother, Rosa Maria Ramirez, confirmed to ABC News that Alithia had entered the Doodle for Google competition.
"She was a very talented little girl. She loved to draw. She was real sweet, never getting into trouble," the grandmother told the network. "She was drawing to be able to put her drawing in the Google. She was trying to win the Google (contest)."
Actress/singer Selena Gomez, mental health activist Elyse Fox and 2021 teacher of the year Juliana Urtubey served as judges, narrowing the field down to 54 state and territorial winners, and Google users voted on the five finalists who will be announced next week.
Unfortunately, Alithia's sketch did not advance to the final rounds of the contest, but Google opted to highlight her work nonetheless, prominently displaying her drawing on a special memorial page created for her and the other Uvalde victims.
Expressing condolences for the friends and family of all victims, Google spokesperson Colette Garcia explained, "In Alithia Ramirez's 2022 Doodle for Google submission, she described her desire to show the world her art and everything she can do, and we're committed to honoring those wishes and her legacy. Her story and art profoundly touched us, and we wanted to honor her family's request to share her unique talents that were so tragically taken as a result of senseless violence."
The five finalists will be announced July 28, and the winner in August, Garcia said in an email.
National finalists will receive a $5,000 college scholarship, and the winner will collect a $30,000 scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for her or his school, among other prizes.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is meeting Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul Whelan.
The meetings at the White House are the first face-to-face encounter between the president and the relatives of Griner and Whelan. The meetings, held in the Oval Office, began shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday, the White House said.
Administration officials said the sessions are meant to underscore Biden’s commitment to bringing home Americans held overseas and to establish a personal connection, but are not an indication that negotiations with Russia for their release have reached a breakthrough.
John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said Friday that Russia has not responded to what administration officials have called a substantial and serious offer to secure Griner and Whelan’s release.
“The president is not going to let up,” Kirby told reporters on Friday ahead of the president’s meetings with the families. “He’s confident that this is going to remain in the forefront of his mind and his team’s mind, and they’re going to continue to work as hard as they can.”
Griner has been held in Russia since February on drug-related charges. She was sentenced last month to nine years in prison after pleading guilty and has appealed the punishment. Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence on espionage-related charges that he and his family say are false. The U.S. government regards both as wrongfully detained, placing their cases with the office of its top hostage negotiator.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took the unusual step of announcing two months ago that the administration had made a substantial proposal to Russia. Though he did not elaborate on the proposal, a person familiar with the matter has said the U.S. has offered to release convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
The administration carried out a prisoner swap last April, with Moscow releasing Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for the U.S. releasing a Russian pilot, Konstantin Yaroshenko, convicted in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser, is participating in both meetings. Biden is sitting down with Elizabeth Whelan, the sister of Paul Whelan. In a separate session, the president is meeting with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, as well as the player’s agent, Lindsay Colas, according to the White House. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-biden-meeting-with-families-of-whelan-griner-at-white-house/ | 2022-09-16T23:11:40Z |
ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the Flexible Vinyl Alliance's (FVA) petition to abandon the use of 25 ortho-phthalate substances. These substances are no longer used in the manufacture of food packaging and other food-contact applications in the U.S. FDA's granting of FVA's petition will update the food additive regulations to remove unnecessary listings for chemicals no longer used in these applications.
FVA is a coalition of trade organizations, materials suppliers, compounders, formulators, molders, and fabricators of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). FVA provides messaging and information on the proven safety, economy, and utility of flexible PVC, a material used in a wide range of health care, recreational, military, wire and cable, automotive, building, flooring, construction, and packaging applications. FVA is an affiliate of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA). FVA submitted its petition to remove these substances from the list of food additive clearances in November of 2018.
FVA members requested that FDA remove these substances because they are "simply no longer employed in food contact or packaging applications," said Kevin Ott, FVA's Executive Director. To succeed with this petition, FVA demonstrated a long history of non-use of all 25 phthalates in food packaging by working with FVA members and other industry organizations to survey real-life use of phthalates in food packaging. The removal of these phthalates from the regulations will help to assure consumers that unnecessary chemicals are no longer used in contact with food.
A key role of FDA's food additive regulations is to provide specific safety standards for substances used in food packaging. FDA recognizes the importance of maintaining an accurate and effective regulatory framework, and through the petition process updates its regulations to reflect the economic realities of US food packaging. Where substances are permanently abandoned for use in food packaging, i.e., they are no longer manufactured or imported for use in food-contact applications, FDA may remove those substances from the regulations in response to petitions to do so.
"We are pleased that FDA has decided to update the food additive regulations to reflect real-life uses of phthalates in food packaging," said Ott. "Beginning many years ago, industry permanently moved on to manufacturing next generation substances for food packaging that are supported by science demonstrating safety."
In a second filing released today, FDA denied a food additive petition submitted by several NGOs requesting removal of all clearances for phthalates used in food contact applications. After a careful review of the data provided by the NGOs in their petition, FDA determined that the petition provided an insufficient basis for changing the current clearances. FDA specifically stated in their response that they believe current dietary exposures to phthalates are safe.
"We are pleased that FDA has relied on the most up-to-date data on these substances, including data provided by FVA members, in their evaluation of these substances," said Ott. "We will continue to ensure the safe use of these materials in accordance with FDA's food contact regulations."
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Jury finds former Topeka Councilman not guilty in domestic incident
Brendan Roy Jensen acquitted on all three counts
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Former Topeka City Councilman Brendan Jensen has been acquitted in an alleged Sept. 2021 domestic incident involving his wife.
According to Shawnee Co. Court records, a jury found Brendan Roy Jensen not guilty on all three counts he faced: Criminal restraint, Domestic battery, and Criminal damage to property.
All charges were misdemeanors.
Jensen was arrested on September 13, 2021 for an incident alleged to have happened September 5, 2021 at his home.
According to an arrest affidavit obtained by 13 NEWS, Jensen’s wife reported to police that the former councilman returned home from a night of drinking and violently grabbed her while she was lying in bed, pushed her down a stairwell and broke several items inside the home the two shared. The document states the argument started from Jensen hearing the couple’s child crying in a nearby room.
Jensen’s trial was Monday in Shawnee Co. District Court.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ondine Biomedical Inc. (LON: OBI), has recruited the final patient to its nasal photodisinfection exploratory Phase 2 trial. The trial is evaluating how effectively Ondine's nasal photodisinfection technology eradicates pathogens – specifically Staphylococcus aureus - in the nose.
The single-center, BENEFIT-aPDT open-label study is being carried out at HCA Healthcare's Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, and has recruited over 300 patients. Recruited patients undergo a pre-surgery nasal culture to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus, the main cause of surgical site infections.
Each patient then receives Ondine's nasal photodisinfection (investigational product) followed by a post-treatment culture, enabling evaluation of the efficacy of nasal photodisinfection across a wide range of patients and surgery types.
Carolyn Cross, Ondine's CEO commented "Completing patient recruitment on this Phase II trial is an important step in our clinical development, and we look forward to being able to share the trial results in due course. We appreciate HCA's support throughout the trial, and their focus on the importance of reducing SSIs. Ours is a truly novel approach to nasal disinfection, and we believe that our technology has the potential to have a significant effect on combatting SSIs, complications, and extended hospital stays."
SSIs are the leading cause of readmissions to hospital following surgery and a significant cause of post-surgical morbidity and mortality, with approximately 3% of patients who contract an SSI dying as a consequence. Post-operative infections occur in up to 300,000 patients per year in the United States and cost the US healthcare system tens of billions of dollars a year[i].
About Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Ondine Biomedical Inc. is a Canadian headquartered company led by founder and CEO, Carolyn Cross. Ondine has developed a patented, photodisinfection technology platform used in treatment and prevention therapies for a broad-spectrum of pathogens – including multidrug-resistant strains. Photodisinfection is a targeted antimicrobial which uses non-thermal light to activate a photosensitive agent. In a few minutes, this light-based therapy destroys the pathogens through an oxidative burst without any impact on human tissue.
Ondine's technology is approved in a number of jurisdictions and has been awarded the CE mark, as well as Qualified Infectious Disease Product and Fast Track status in the US by the FDA.
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The awards show will be held live in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, October 6, 2022 hosted by Henry Cho
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golden Trailer Awards (GTA) is pleased to announce the nominees for its 22nd annual awards ceremony, which will be held live at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Thursday, October 6th. This year's awards represent the ever-evolving entertainment industry. The 2022 jury consists of top-level directors, producers, actors, writers, executives and advertising creatives as well as program host, renowned comedian and NBC talk show personality, Henry Cho.
Evelyn Brady-Watters and Monica Brady co-founded The Golden Trailer Awards with a goal to recognize the incredibly talented professionals who work behind the scenes to create trailers and marketing content for new movies, television, and streaming series. These creative professionals are the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry. Before The Golden Trailer Awards, the majority of these artists were typically not credited for their work and remained largely anonymous. Today, the industry gives proper accreditation to these creatives as their innovative work fuels the movie and streaming industries. In keeping with the times, Golden Trailer Awards has added two brand-new categories to the live show for this year's awards: Best Drama for TV/Streaming Series and Best Comedy for TV/Streaming Series.
"We're thrilled to be back in LA for this year's ceremony," said Evelyn Brady-Watters. "We've recently seen a major increase in streaming and this year's talent has been particularly elevated to keep up with how transformative the entertainment industry has become. We are honored to share this well-deserved recognition, especially after the turbulent times we've all had to endure. We look forward to celebrating the incredible and entertaining work of our industry professionals, whose craft shines through and entertains us through it all."
Monica Brady added, "These nominees all deserve to have their talent recognized and celebrated. Our two new categories are a reflection of the reimagined digital era that we are currently living in, and we're grateful for the opportunity to show appreciation for their creative abilities."
Content that was created between April 4, 2021 - May 31, 2022 from studios, independent films, and foreign films were eligible to enter the awards, including categories Trailer for a Feature Film; TV Spots for a Feature Film; Trailer/Teaser/TV Spot for a TV/Streaming Series; Home Entertainment Trailer; Poster; Radio Spot; Digital & Innovative Advertising; and Title Sequence. Honorees from various genres will be celebrated, from Action to Drama, Animation, Thriller, Documentary, and more.
For tickets and the full list of nominees, please visit: https://goldentrailer.com/
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BOSTON (AP) — Cyberattacks by state-backed Russian hackers have destroyed data across dozens of organizations in Ukraine and produced “a chaotic information environment,” Microsoft saysin a report released Wednesday.
Nearly half the destructive attacks were against critical infrastructure, many times simultaneous to bombings and missile attacks, the report notes.
Microsoft assessed that Russia-aligned threat groups were “pre-positioning for the conflict as early as March 2021,” hacking into networks to obtain footholds they could later use to collect “strategic and battlefield intelligence or to facilitate future destructive attacks.”
During the war, Russia’s cyberattacks “have at times not only degraded the functions of the targeted organizations but sought to disrupt citizens’ access to reliable information and critical life services, and to shake confidence in the country’s leadership,” the company’s Digital Security Unit says in the 20-page report.
Kremlin cyber operations “have had an impact in terms of technical disruption of services and causing a chaotic information environment, but Microsoft is not able to evaluate their broader strategic impact,” the report says.
Disruption from Russian cyber activity has been more modest than many anticipated ahead of the Feb. 24 invasion, and Microsoft said damaging attacks have “been accompanied by broad espionage and intelligence activities.”
Early on, a cyberattack that also affected European broadband users knocked out satellite serviceto Ukrainian military, police and other institutions. But Ukrainian defenders, aided by outside cybersecurity firms, have also scored victories. Microsoft and Slovakia-based ESET helped them thwart an attempt earlier this month to cut powerto millions of Ukrainians.
The report says groups with known or suspected ties with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency have used destructive “wiper” malware “at a pace of two to three incidents a week since the eve of the invasion.”
It did not name specific targets but they are known to include telecommunications companies and local, regional and national agencies.
From the invasion onset until April 8, Microsoft said at least eight different malware strains were used in “nearly 40 discrete destructive attacks that permanently destroyed files in hundreds of systems across dozens of organizations in Ukraine.”
In an accompanying blog, Microsoft executive Tom Burt noted that the company had also seen “limited espionage attack activity” targeting NATO member states. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/microsoft-russian-hacks-paired-with-ukraine-air-raids/ | 2022-04-27T19:05:22Z |
Rapper Mystikal arrested on rape, domestic abuse charges
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB/Gray News) – The rapper Mystikal was arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail in Louisiana for several charges over the weekend.
According to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a hospital in reference to a sexual assault.
Arrest records show that detectives interviewed the person involved in the assault, who sustained minor injuries during the attack, WAFB reported.
After an investigation, Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was arrested in connection to the assault.
He is facing several charges, including first-degree rape, simple robbery, domestic abuse battery – strangulation, false Imprisonment and simple criminal damage to property.
The Louisiana rapper is famous for his popular hit songs like “It Ain’t My Fault” and “Shake Ya A***,” which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Oct. 28, 2000.
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Cincinnati Zoo narrows search down to 2 names for new baby hippo
Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:57 AM EDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati Zoo has narrowed its search for a name for their new baby boy hippo from 90,000 suggestions to just two.
The two finalists are Fritz and Ferguson, WXIX reported.
There is still a chance for people to weigh in on their favorite before the zoo announces its final decision on Aug. 15.
Bibi gave birth to her calf on Aug. 3 at about 10 p.m.
The zoo said the baby’s famous sister, Fiona, and the zoo’s other hippo, Tucker, have been kept away from Bibi while she bonds with her new baby boy.
Mom and baby will stay behind the scenes for a while, but the zoo is sharing photos and videos on social media.
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Deploying mParticle Customer Data Platform provides a cross-channel foundation for digital transformation strategy.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle, a leader in customer data infrastructure, today announced that Recipe Unlimited, Canada's largest full-service restaurant company, has selected to implement mParticle as a foundational component of their digital transformation.
By adopting mParticle as their Customer Data Platform, Recipe's restaurant brands will be able to efficiently streamline their customer data sets, enhance data privacy and security, and use insights to deliver personalized and best-in-class omnichannel experiences.
"Recipe is at the forefront of digital transformation in the restaurant space," explains Gary Black, Chief Technology and Digital Officer of Recipe Unlimited. "mParticle is a leader in the Customer Data Platform space. Their best-in-class platform capabilities and features, and their restaurant industry expertise, will help us continue to fuel Recipe's growth while also driving efficiency."
Recipe franchises and operates some of the most recognized restaurant brands in Canada, including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, and St-Hubert, which have garnered a large following of loyal customers. Recipe has enlisted the help of mParticle to deliver more meaningful and personalized interactions with its customers, both existing and new.
mParticle will provide Recipe with a data infrastructure to manage customer databases, including privacy and security. With first-party data available via mParticle's user-friendly interface, Recipe's restaurant brands can access the data they need and connect it to tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Digital Advertising Platforms, and Customer Service Platforms without engineering support. Marketing teams across Recipe can use high-quality datasets to deliver a more holistic customer experience while increasing organizational efficiency.
"Recipe is one of the most innovative restaurant companies in the world, and it's incredibly exciting to partner with them on their next stage of growth," explains Jason Seeba, mParticle Chief Marketing Officer. "By improving their customer data infrastructure, they'll be able to supercharge the rest of their tech stack and deliver more meaningful experiences to restaurant guests."
For more information, visit the mParticle website at www.mparticle.com.
About Recipe Unlimited
Founded in 1883, RECIPE Unlimited Corporation is Canada's largest full-service restaurant company. The Company franchises and/or operates some of the most recognized brands in the country including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, St-Hubert, The Keg, Montana's, Kelseys, East Side Mario's, New York Fries, Bier Markt, The Landing Group of Restaurants, Original Joe's, State & Main, Elephant & Castle, The Burger's Priest, The Pickle Barrel, Marigolds & Onions, Blanco Cantina, Añejo, Fresh and Ultimate Kitchens.
RECIPE's iconic brands have established the organization as a nationally recognized franchisor of choice. As at June 26, 2022, Recipe had 20 brands and 1,223 restaurants, 82% of which are operated by franchisees and joint venture partners, operating in several countries including Canada, USA, Saudi Arabia, India and the UAE. RECIPE's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RECP. More information about the Company is available at www.recipeunlimited.com.
About mParticle
mParticle makes it easy to holistically manage customer data along the entire product and customer lifecycle. Teams across companies like Restaurant Brands International, NBCUniversal, JetBlue, Venmo, and Airbnb use mParticle to deliver great customer experiences and accelerate growth by solving the foundational challenges that impede success at scale. mParticle announced a $150M fundraise in October 2021 led by Permira on the heels of strong growth and product innovation. Founded in 2013, mParticle is headquartered in New York City with employees around the globe.
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Memorial Day Forecast: Warm with evening severe storms
All hazards possible this evening, stay weather aware
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story today will be windy and warm conditions with isolated non-severe storms this morning but severe storms developing late this afternoon and continuing into tonight.
While most of today will be dry, as has been the case so far this holiday weekend, overnight storms have developed and will continue for 1-2 hours after sunrise before the clouds clear out. This will allow the atmosphere to recover and become unstable for severe weather to develop after 5pm.
Initially the threat will be very large hail (2″ in diameter or greater is possible) and tornadoes but as we get later in the evening and through the overnight hours, the very large hail threat and the tornado diminishes with the wind threat increasing and the hail threat continuing although the hail size will come down closer to a quarter inch.
As a cold front pushes through late tonight into tomorrow, depending on the location of the front will depend where storms develop late Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. As of now the highest chance is southeast of the turnpike but could be closer to I-35 or even in southeast Kansas leading to a lower risk of severe weather for the WIBW viewing area than the current forecast indicates.
Today: WIND ADVISORY THROUGH 11AM WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. Isolated non-severe storms through 9am with decreasing clouds this morning. This will lead to mostly sunny skies for most of the day, highs in the mid-upper 80s. Winds S 20-30, gusts up to 50, weakening to gusts closer to 35-40 mph this afternoon. Storms could develop anytime after 5pm when severe weather is more likely.
Tonight: Scattered storms with severe weather likely. Lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. WInds S 10-20, gusts up to 30 mph.
Tomorrow: Isolated storms early with redevelopment in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s-low 80s. Winds S/N 5-15 mph.
There is a slightly better chance of storms Wednesday during the day however there still remains model uncertainty so keep checking back. The good news is the severe weather threat will be low to none with lightning and locally heavy rainfall the primary threat. Temperatures will be stuck in the 60s for much of the day and for some areas especially those that get rain for most of the day, low-mid 60s for highs.
Nicer conditions are expected Thursday and Friday with mostly sunny skies and highs mainly in the 70s before the storm chances return for Saturday night and Sunday night. There does remain uncertainty on temperatures for Sunday and Monday (Day 7 and 8).
Taking Action:
- Isolated non-severe storms this morning (mainly before 9am) but watch out for lightning. Winds will be strong today but strongest this morning. It’ll also be warm so make sure you’re hydrated and wear sunscreen if you are going to be out today.
- Stay weather aware today because storms will redevelop late this afternoon into this evening when severe weather is likely. All hazards are possible including the risk for very large hail and a tornado or two. The forecast is subject to change based on how the atmosphere recovers after AM clouds.
- The active weather pattern continues through mid-week with more severe storms possible mainly southeast of the turnpike tomorrow afternoon/evening and non-severe storms on Wednesday.
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Reports: 8 people shot at Tacoma dance party
Published: Jun. 26, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
(Gray News) - At least eight people were injured during a shooting in the Tacoma, Washington, area Sunday morning, reports say.
The shooting happened at a venue hosting a large rave party around 12:45 a.m., ABC reported.
Police said an argument occurred in an alley behind the venue before the gunfire.
There are no suspects in the shooting.
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Suncoast families receive acts of kindness from ‘Lasagna Love’
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -A Suncoast family is working to make sure those going through tough times are loved.
Michele Puco and Her son Joseph are volunteers with a non-profit called, Lasagna Love. The group aims to positively impact the community by connecting with neighbors through homemade lasagna meal deliveries.
Every week, the Puco’s make their family recipe of homemade lasagna to share with others.
“I get excited because I know the work, I’m putting in for someone else,” said Joseph. “They get to enjoy what I’m making and that excites me.”
It’s a simple act of kindness that’s making a difference.
“To show up with food and love in your heart, the reaction you get from people, it brings you to tears,” said Michele.
The Puco’s make the meals at home and then deliver them to those going through a difficult time. It can be financial, a loss of a loved one, or an illness.
“Something like this, knowing my family is going to be fed and I didn’t have to worry,” said Erica DiMinno who lives in Bradenton.
DiMinno, has breast cancer. She said getting this meal meant a lot to her.
“You feel the kindness of the community and makes you feel you are not alone through a real difficult time,” said DiMinno. “It’s been great. It’s a real blessing.”
The Puco’s also feel blessed at the opportunity to help those in need.
“Truly, truly, it’s the greatest way you can make a positive impact on a family,” said Michele.
Lasagna Love was started at the beginning of the pandemic by a mother who was looking for ways to help other moms in her community.
Lasagna Love has now grown into an international movement, with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to families throughout their communities.
If you’re interested in volunteering for Lasagna Love or if you or someone you know is in need of a warm meal from this organization, visit: www.lasagnalove.org.
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First monkeypox death in Nigeria in 2022; 21 cases confirmed
By CHINEDU ASADU
Associated Press
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria has recorded its first death from monkeypox in 2022 in a patient with “underlying co-morbidity and was on immunosuppressive medications..” The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention made the announcement late Sunday. The agency said 21 cases have been confirmed of the disease, which is usually endemic in Nigeria and other parts of West and Central Africa. Nigeria has not had an outbreak of monkeypox since September 2017 but it continues to report sporadic cases. The head of the disease control agency says Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is prepared to respond to an outbreak of the monkeypox. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/30/first-monkeypox-death-in-nigeria-in-2022-21-cases-confirmed/ | 2022-05-30T14:36:27Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Neither President Joe Biden nor first lady Jill Biden was considered a “close contact” of Harris in recent days, said the vice president’s press secretary, Kirsten Allen. Harris had been scheduled to attend Biden’s Tuesday morning Presidential Daily Brief but was not present, the White House said.
She had returned Monday from a weeklong trip to the West Coast. The last time she saw Biden was the previous Monday, April 18.
“I have no symptoms, and I will continue to isolate and follow CDC guidelines,” Harris tweeted. “I’m grateful to be both vaccinated and boosted.”
After consulting with her physicians, Harris, 57, was prescribed and is taking Paxlovid, the Pfizer antiviral pill, her office said late Tuesday. The drug, when administered within five days of symptoms appearing, has been proven to bring about a 90% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths among patients most likely to get severe disease.
Biden phoned Harris Tuesday afternoon to make sure she “has everything she needs” while working from home, the White House said.
Harris, received her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine weeks before taking office and a second dose just days after Inauguration Day in 2021. She received a booster shot in late October and an additional booster on April 1. Fully vaccinated and boosted people have a high degree of protection against serious illness and death from COVID-19, particularly from the most common and highly transmissible omicron variant.
Harris’ diagnosis comes a month after her husband, Doug Emhoff, recovered from the virus, as a wave of cases of the highly transmissible omicron subvariant has spread through Washington’s political class, infecting Cabinet members, White House staffers and lawmakers including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., tested positive on Tuesday.
Allen said Harris would follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines “and the advice of her physicians.” It was not immediately clear whether she is being prescribed any antiviral treatments.
The White House has put in place strict COVID-19 protocols around the president, vice president and their spouses, including daily testing for those expected to be in close contact with them. Biden is tested regularly on the advice of his physician, the White House has said, and last tested negative on Monday.
“We have a very very contagious variant out there,” said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Aashish Jha on Tuesday. “It is going to be hard to ensure that no one gets COVID in America. That’s not even a policy goal.” He said the administration’s goal is to make sure people don’t get seriously ill.
Jha added that despite the precautions it is possible that Biden himself will come down with the virus at some point.
“I wouldn’t say it’s just a matter of time, but of course it is possible that the president, like any other American, could get COVID,” he said. “There is no 100% anything.”
Psaki said she “would not expect” any changes to White House protocols.
After more than two years and nearly a million deaths in the U.S., the virus is still killing more than 300 people a day in the U.S., according to the CDC. The unvaccinated are at a far greater risk, more than twice as likely to test positive and nine times as likely to die from the virus as those who have received at least a primary dose of the vaccines, according to the public health agency.
Harris’ diagnosis comes as the Biden administration is taking steps to expand availability of the life-saving Paxlovid, reassuring doctors that there is ample supply for people at high risk of severe illness or death from the virus.
In addition to her husband’s diagnosis, Harris was identified as a “close contact” after her communications director tested positive on April 6.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines “close contact” with an infected person as spending 15 minutes or more with them over a 24-hour period. The CDC says people with “close contact” do not need to quarantine if they are up to date on their vaccines but should wear well-fitting masks around other people for 10 days after the contact.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. ("KLXE" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KLXE) announced today that it will participate in two investor conferences in September.
Chris Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Keefer Lehner, EVP and Chief Financial Officer are scheduled to meet with investors at the Barclays 2022 CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City on September 6-8, 2022. In addition, the Company will participate in the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City on September 13-14, 2022. The slide presentation that management will use during these conferences will be posted September 6th on the KLX Energy website:
https://investor.klxenergy.com/events-and-presentations/events.
About KLX Energy Services
KLXE is a growth-oriented provider of diversified oilfield services to leading onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies operating in both conventional and unconventional plays in all of the active major basins throughout the United States. The Company delivers mission critical oilfield services focused on drilling, completion, production, and intervention activities for technically demanding wells from over 60 service and support facilities located throughout the United States. KLXE's complementary suite of proprietary products and specialized services is supported by technically skilled personnel and a broad portfolio of innovative in-house manufacturing, repair and maintenance capabilities. More information is available at www.klxenergy.com.
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Defenders inside Ukrainian steel mill refuse to surrender
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian fighters battling Russian forces in the tunnels beneath Mariupol’s immense steel plant refused to surrender in the face of relentless attacks, with the wife of one commander saying they had vowed to “stand till the end.”
The battle, in the last Ukrainian stronghold of the strategic port city reduced to ruins by the Russian onslaught, appeared increasingly desperate on Thursday.
“They won’t surrender,” Kateryna Prokopenko said after speaking by phone to her husband, a leader of the steel plant defenders. “They only hope for a miracle.”
She said her husband, Azov Regiment commander Denys Prokopenko, told her he would love her forever.
“I am going mad from this. It seemed like words of goodbye,” she said.
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The bloody battle came amid growing speculation that President Vladimir Putin wants to present the Russian people with a battlefield triumph — or announce an escalation of the war — in time for Victory Day on Monday. Victory Day is the biggest patriotic holiday on the Russian calendar, marking the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany.
Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia’s most recent estimate, were holed up in a maze of tunnels and bunkers beneath Mariupol’s sprawling Azovstal steelworks. A few hundred civilians were also believed trapped there.
“There are many wounded (fighters), but they are not surrendering,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Thursday in his nightly video address. “They are holding their positions.”
He said the attack was preventing the evacuation of remaining civilians.
“Just imagine this hell! And there are children there,” he said “More than two months of constant shelling, bombing, constant death.”
The Russians managed to get inside with the help of an electrician who knew the layout, said Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry.
“He showed them the underground tunnels which are leading to the factory,” Gerashchenko said in a video posted late Wednesday. “Yesterday, the Russians started storming these tunnels, using the information they received from the betrayer.”
The Kremlin denied its troops were storming the plant.
The fall of Mariupol 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, the eastern industrial region that the Kremlin says is now its chief objective.
Capt. Sviatoslav Palamar, deputy commander of the Azov Regiment, pleaded on Ukrainian TV for the evacuation of civilians and wounded fighters from the steelworks, saying soldiers were “dying in agony due to the lack of proper treatment.”
The Kremlin has demanded the troops surrender. They have refused. Russia has also accused them of preventing the civilians from leaving.
The head of the United Nations said another attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol and the plant was underway. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: “We must continue to do all we can to get people out of these hellscapes.”
More than 100 civilians were rescued from the steelworks over the weekend. But many previous attempts to open safe corridors from Mariupol have fallen through, with Ukraine blaming shelling and firing by the Russians.
Meanwhile, 10 weeks into the devastating war, Ukraine’s military claimed it recaptured some areas in the south and repelled other attacks in the east, further frustrating Putin’s ambitions after his abortive attempt to seize Kyiv. Ukrainian and Russian forces are fighting village by village.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Russian forces are making only “plodding” progress in the Donbas.
The head of Britain’s armed forces, Chief of the Defense Staff Adm. Tony Radakin, said Putin is “trying to rush to a tactical victory” before Victory Day. But he said Russian forces are struggling to gain momentum.
On Thursday, an American official said the U.S. shared intelligence with Ukraine about the location of a Russian flagship before the mid-April strike that sank it, one of Moscow’s highest-profile failures in the war.
The U.S. has provided “a range of intelligence” that includes locations of warships, said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The official said the decision to target the missile cruiser Moskva was purely a Ukrainian decision.
Fearful of new attacks surrounding Victory Day, the mayor of the western Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk urged residents to leave for the countryside over the long weekend and warned them not to gather in public places.
And the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a key transit point for evacuees from Mariupol, announced a curfew from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
Mariupol, which had a prewar population of over 400,000, has come to symbolize the misery inflicted by the war. The siege of the city has trapped perhaps 100,000 civilians with little food, water, medicine or heat.
As the battle raged there, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Russian bombardment Thursday hit dozens of Ukrainian military targets, including troop concentrations in the east, an artillery battery near the eastern settlement of Zarozhne and rocket launchers near the southern city of Mykolaiv.
Five people were killed and dozens injured in shelling of cities in the Donbas over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian officials said, with shells hitting schools, apartments and a medical facility.
Ukrainian forces said they made some gains on the border of the southern regions of Kherson and Mykolaiv and repelled 11 Russian attacks in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions that make up the Donbas.
The war has devastated the country’s medical infrastructure, Zelenskyy said in a video link to a charity event in the U.K. Nearly 400 health care facilities have been damaged or destroyed, he said.
“There is simply a catastrophic situation regarding access to medical services and medicines,” in areas occupied by Russian forces, he said. “Even the simplest drugs are lacking.”
With the challenge of mine-clearing and rebuilding after the war in mind, Zelenskyy announced the launch of a global fundraising platform called United24.
At the same time, Poland hosted an international donor conference that raised $6.5 billion in humanitarian aid. The gathering was attended by prime ministers and ambassadors from many European countries, as well as representatives of nations farther afield and some businesses.
In addition, a Ukrainian cabinet body began to develop proposals for a comprehensive postwar reconstruction plan, while Zelenskyy also urged Western allies to put forward a program similar to the post-World War II Marshall Plan plan to help Ukraine rebuild.
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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, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Cal State professor dragged out of LA mayoral debate
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LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A professor was forcibly ejected from the Los Angeles mayoral debate Sunday night just prior to the beginning of the event.
Melina Abdullah, a professor at California State University, Los Angeles — where the debate was held — was forcibly removed from the room, according to the L.A. Times.
Video from the scene showed Abdullah, also a Black Lives Matter leader, being dragged out by LAPD officers.
“Today I attempted to watch the mayoral debate held on the campus where I’ve taught for 20 years,” Abdullah tweeted. “As I waited for it to start, the white @PBI director called the police on me. He and each of the candidates watched as I was brutally removed.”
It remains unclear why she was removed. Abdullah is a professor in the Department of Pan-African Studies.
The debate featured five candidates: L.A. City Councilman Joe Buscaino, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, businessman Rick Caruso, L.A. City Councilman Kevin de Leon and L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer.
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Comparing Sonos to Bose
If you’ve ever shopped around for audio electronics, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the brands Sonos and Bose. They’re two of the most prominent audio equipment manufacturers, so you may be wondering if one makes better products.
Both have a lot going for them — their focus is where they differ. Sonos focuses primarily on manufacturing home audio equipment, while Bose has a broader range of products.
Sonos
Sonos was founded in 2002 and is known for multi-room audio products. Specifically, the company specializes in manufacturing high-end home speakers but has branched out a bit and now makes portable smart speakers.
Sonos pros
If you want a home speaker system, you can’t go wrong with Sonos. Its speakers deliver outstanding sound with excellent bass, perfect for a home theater setup or a home music hub.
The most significant advantage Sonos offers is connecting multiple speakers in your home that can be controlled from one place. For example, you can have a set of speakers in your living room, bedroom and basement, and control them all from your smartphone without adjusting any connections. If you’re streaming music from your smartphone in one room, you can easily switch to another room at the touch of a button.
Sonos also has a couple of excellent portable speakers that include similar connectivity features.
Sonos cons
Sonos products are notorious for being expensive. Some argue that the sound quality and premium features are worth the cost, but you’re better off looking elsewhere if you’re working with a budget.
Also, Sonos speakers work better with Apple’s iOS operating system, so if you have an Android smartphone or tablet, you might find that some features aren’t as functional.
Best Sonos products
The Arc is Sonos’ top-tier soundbar. It creates an immersive 3D effect so you can experience sounds like explosions, planes and whispers with breathtaking clarity, as if you’re in the movie. It features Dolby Atmos Music for high-quality sound and can be controlled in several ways, including the Sonos smartphone app and AirPlay 2. Sold by Sonos
The Five is a home speaker that delivers intense lows and studio-quality acoustic sound. It’s excellent for listening to music, and it has TruePlay tuning technology that automatically adjusts the sound based on the environment. Sold by Sonos
Sonos speakers sound terrific on their own, but adding a subwoofer is a game-changer. This subwoofer will create a more immersive, detailed sound by amplifying the bass, letting your other speakers accentuate the highs and mids. It’s easy to set up over Wi-Fi and can be paired with an additional subwoofer for an even better audio experience. Sold by Sonos
The Move is Sonos’ first portable Bluetooth speaker, and it delivers on all ends with impressive sound output, water resistance and several smart features. It can sync with your other Sonos speakers and comes with a convenient charging base. Sold by Sonos
Bose
Bose has been around since 1964, so it’s the more established, recognizable brand, offering several top-quality audio products. It makes home speakers and soundbars but is also a top manufacturer of headphones and portable speakers.
Bose pros
Bose products are known for their rich sound, and although Bose is a top audio equipment brand, many of them are more affordable than Sonos equivalents. A Bose home theater speaker setup will cost you less than the same setup would if you went with Sonos.
Also, Sonos doesn’t make headphones, but Bose does, in styles including over-ear, noise-canceling, sport, wireless and earbuds.
Bose cons
Bose speakers come with a universal remote, but it’s not nearly as intuitive as Sonos’ smartphone app. Bose speakers also are less interactive than Sonos speakers, so while you can have multiple Bose speakers spread through your home, you won’t be able to seamlessly control them all as you would with a Sonos home multi-room setup.
Best Bose products
Thanks to its elegant tempered-glass top and metal grille, this soundbar looks fantastic, and it sounds even better behind several custom drivers and intuitive audio technology. It provides excellent surround sound and is compatible with Alexa, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Sold by Amazon
This smart speaker is loaded with features and delivers excellent wall-to-wall sound. The speaker is compatible with Alexa, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and multiple users can personalize their experience with the Bose app. Sold by Amazon
Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones 700
These wireless over-ear headphones deliver excellent sound with deep bass and crystal-clear clarity. The built-in microphone adjusts to environments during calls, so audio quality never sounds distorted. They have a durable but lightweight band and last up to 20 hours on a full charge. Sold by Amazon
These wireless surround sound speakers and the Bose Smart Soundbar 700 are a match made in heaven. They offer excellent 360-degree cinematic sound and only take a few minutes to set up. Also, you can buy them in stylish Bose Black or elegant Arctic White. Sold by Amazon
Should you get a Bose or Sonos speaker?
Sonos has a more streamlined approach to its home speakers, so they’re your best bet if you want a seamless listening experience. However, Bose offers plenty of other products in addition to soundbars and home speakers, so Bose gives you more options.
Both brands deliver when it comes to audio quality. Sonos products are a little pricier, but many customers love them for their durability and functionality. Ultimately, you should work within your budget to customize your listening experience the way you want.
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BELTON — Services for John H. Booze Sr., 82, of Temple are pending with Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.
Mr. Booze died Tuesday, April 5, at a Temple hospital.
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Jackson will join more diverse and conservative Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will join a Supreme Court that is both more diverse than ever and more conservative than it’s been since the 1930s.
She’s likely to be on the losing end of a bunch of important cases, including examinations of the role of race in college admissions and voting rights that the high court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, will take up next term.
Jackson, 51, is the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court following Thursday’s 53-47 vote by the Senate. She won’t join the court for several months, until Justice Stephen Breyer retires once the court wraps up its work for the summer — including its verdict on whether to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights.
When Jackson takes the bench as a justice for the first time, in October, she will be one of four women and two Black justices — both high court firsts.
And the nine-member court as a whole will be younger than it’s been for nearly 30 years, when Breyer, now 83, came on board.
Among the younger justices are three appointees of former President Donald Trump, and the court’s historic diversity won’t obscure its conservative tilt.
In Breyer’s final term, the conservative justices already have left their mark even before deciding major cases on abortion, guns, religion and climate change. By 5-4 or 6-3 votes, they allowed an unusual Texas law to remain in effect that bans abortions after roughly six weeks; stopped the Biden administration from requiring large employers to have a workforce that is vaccinated against COVID-19 or be masked and tested; and left in place redrawn Alabama congressional districts that a lower court with two Trump appointees found shortchanged Black voters in violation of federal law.
Jackson’s replacement of Breyer, for whom she once worked as a law clerk, won’t alter that Supreme Court math.
“She’s just going to be swimming against the tide every day. That’s a lot to take on,” said Robin Walker Sterling, a Northwestern University law professor.
But Jackson’s presence could make a difference in the perspective she brings and how she expresses herself in her opinions, said Payvand Ahdout, a University of Virginia law professor.
Jackson, who was raised in Miami, may see the high court’s cases about race “from the lens of being a Black woman who grew up in the South. She has an opportunity early on to show how representation matters,” Ahdout said.
During her Senate confirmation hearings, Jackson pledged to sit out the court’s consideration of Harvard’s admissions program, since she is a member of its board of overseers. But the court could split off a second case involving a challenge to the University of North Carolina’s admissions process, which might allow her to weigh in on the issue.
“Historically, the court goes to some length to try to get as much participation as possible. So I wouldn’t be surprised to see the two dealt with separately,” said Ahdout, who was a clerk to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg the last time the court dealt with race in college admissions, in 2016. Just seven justices took part in that case, because Justice Antonin Scalia died before it was decided and Justice Elena Kagan had been involved as a Justice Department official before joining the court.
For now, Jackson might not have much to do. She remains a judge on the federal appeals court in Washington, but she stepped away from cases there when President Joe Biden nominated her to the Supreme Court in February and will continue to do so, a White House official said.
That could reduce the number of times Jackson has to recuse herself from any of her old cases that later make their way to the Supreme Court.
Breyer said in January that he would retire once his successor had been confirmed, but not before the end of the term. With a bare Senate majority, Democrats didn’t want to risk waiting until the summer for confirmation hearings and a vote.
That leaves Jackson in a situation that is “unprecedented in modern times,” said Marin Levy, a Duke University law professor who studies the federal judiciary.
Most new justices begin work a few days after they are confirmed, Levy said. Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in to the court just a few hours after his tumultuous Senate vote.
Jackson could spend time arranging for her clerks and other staff for the Supreme Court, and closing down her current office.
But she won’t have to find new housing or upend the lives of her husband and children. Her new workplace is less than a mile from the court of appeals.
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Newborn girl safely surrendered to S.C. hospital
GREER, S.C. (FOX Carolina/WMBF/Gray News) – For the fourth time this year, a newborn was safely surrendered to a hospital in South Carolina.
The Department of Social Services said the baby girl was surrendered under Daniel’s Law Thursday, the same day she was born, WHNS reports. She is 7 pounds, 9.7 ounces and 20 inches long.
Daniel’s Law gives a person 60 days to surrender their unharmed newborn at a designated location such as a hospital, fire station or house of worship.
A person who safely abandons a newborn can’t be prosecuted for abandonment under the law.
According to WMBF, the Department of Social Services took custody of the child and placed her with a licensed foster home.
A permanency planning hearing will be held on Aug. 29 at the Spartanburg County Courthouse.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Odylia Therapeutics, a nonprofit biotechnology company focused on the development of treatments for people living with rare diseases, today announced the appointments of Sharon M. Walker, Ph.D., J.D., and Brian Fenton to its Board of Directors.
"As we continue to expand our focus and build new levels of momentum at Odylia, we are pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors who bring outstanding experience in areas that will play a central role in our success moving forward," said Ashley Winslow, Ph.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer at Odylia. "Sharon and Brian have proven experience in diverse areas including drug discovery and clinical research, rare diseases, corporate development, and intellectual property rights. Each of these areas represent important resources for Odylia and reflect our commitment to advancing new approaches in rare disease drug development that will bring treatments to more patients in the years ahead."
Dr. Walker joins the Board from Sanofi, where she serves as Senior Counsel, Vaccines Patents. She has more than 15 years of experience in intellectual property and other legal matters in the healthcare sector. She earned an A.B. in Chemistry from Bowdoin College, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, San Francisco, and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.
Mr. Fenton has more than 30 years of experience in the biotechnology industry. He previously served as Chief Business Officer at Translate Bio and spent several years working in the rare disease Business Development group at Shire Pharmaceuticals. He has successfully identified, led, and executed multiple strategic transactions during his career in corporate development. He earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a Master's degree in chemical engineering from University of Virginia, and an M.B.A. at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
"To achieve our goal of advancing a novel and much needed nonprofit model in rare disease drug development, Odylia depends on access to a diverse team of outstanding leaders and innovators, both in science and industry, who can share insights and best practices," said Scott Dorfman, Chief Executive Officer at Odylia and Chairman of the Board. "Sharon and Brian bring exactly the experience that both complements and expands the expertise of our Board and we look forward to working with them and to their many essential contributions to our work."
About Odylia Therapeutics
Odylia is a nonprofit biotech focused on bringing life-altering and lifesaving treatments to those with rare diseases. Our vision is to change how drugs are developed for rare diseases by focusing on the science and patient needs, rather than the commercial potential. We partner with the patient community, researchers, clinicians, and financial donors to bring promising therapeutics to clinical trials. Our programs include preclinical programs in RPGRIP1-associated retinal dystrophies and Usher Syndrome. For additional information, visit odylia.org, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Attack surface management provider launches the program with more than ten cybersecurity
companies to scale its cybersecurity solutions worldwide
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Censys, the leader in Attack Surface Management (ASM), introduced its worldwide channel partner program with more than ten companies participating. The goal of the program is to expand Censys' leading edge capabilities and visibility to more customers across the world. With the launch of this program, it reinforces Censys' mission to be a channel-first organization, putting the partners at the forefront of all go-to-market efforts worldwide. Built with partners in mind, the program offers a comprehensive list of benefits, including access to training materials, not-for-resale licenses, main distribution frame, lead sharing, free attack surface management assessments and margin structure.
"We are excited to officially launch our channel partner program and expand Censys' vast understanding of the threat landscape to reach more customers. With these new partner capabilities and benefits, we can now offer integrated, industry-leading solutions bringing total visibility to clients," says Matt Hurley, Censys' chief revenue officer. "We plan to expand the channel program to include over 30 partners by the end of the year."
The program offers a complete go-to-market strategy that enables partners to seamlessly bring an integrated, industry-leading solution to customers worldwide. Partners will be able to benefit from Censys' training and events, smooth integrations and a comprehensive portal where partners can access additional content and resources. Censys' platform and capabilities will allow all partners to gain total internet visibility and grow a profitable security business.
"This global partner effort will allow more customers to gain 360 visibility into their security landscape while also gaining access to the most internet data available," stated Brad Brooks, CEO of Censys. "The partner program marks another strategic step forward for us since our expansion into Europe earlier this year."
Since the beginning of 2022, Censys has been growing rapidly, bringing on four top-level executives, opening an office in Ireland and receiving Series B funding. The channel partner program is another example of Censys' momentum as the company continues expanding and solving the world's cybersecurity challenges.
To learn more about Censys' partner program, please visit: https://censys.io/partners/.
About Censys
Censys, Inc.™ is the leading provider of continuous attack surface management. Founded in 2013 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Censys gives organizations the world's most comprehensive real-time view of global networks and devices. Customers like FireEye, Google, NATO, Swiss Armed Forces, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and over 10% of the Fortune 500 rely on the company's Internet-wide continuous visibility platform to discover and prevent cybersecurity threats. At Censys, you can be yourself. We like it that way. Diversity fuels our mission, and we are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age and identity. To learn more, visit censys.io and follow Censys on Twitter.
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LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailFirst Insurance Group® announced today that AM Best has reaffirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A- (Excellent) of its insurers RetailFirst® Insurance Company and BusinessFirst Insurance Company®.
This is the fifth consecutive year that both companies have received an A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating from AM Best. The rating is based on an insurer's financial strength and the ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations.
Thomas Petcoff, chairman of the board for RetailFirst Insurance Group, attributes much of the company's success to "a loyal network of independent insurance agents who understand the value of long-term relationships and a consistent, service intensive approach to meeting the needs of our insureds. In hard and soft markets, RetailFirst Insurance Company and BusinessFirst Insurance Company can be counted on to provide outstanding service to insureds and agents alike."
About RetailFirst and BusinessFirst
Together RetailFirst and BusinessFirst insure more than 11,000 businesses throughout Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The day-to-day operations of both companies are managed by Summit®, the people who know workers' comp®, a managing general agent with more than 40 years of experience in workers' compensation.
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Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson partners nominated by peers
DALLAS, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D Magazine's annual Best Lawyers in Dallas edition has recognized Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson partners Scott Downing, Jeff Anderson and Brad LaMorgese for their knowledge and expertise in Family Law.
Honorees are nominated by North Texas lawyers and then vetted by the magazine's research staff with the help of an independent panel of distinguished lawyers. Those selected are featured in the magazine's May issue and online at www.dmagazine.com.
"Our firm works hard for the folks who come to us for help," said Mr. Downing, the firm's managing partner. "We are proud that our peers recognize our work and look to us as experts in our field."
Mr. Downing is a skilled trial attorney whose practice focuses on complex high-dollar property and custody cases. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is often honored for his representation of individuals involved in family law disputes. A D Magazine honoree since 2004, he is regularly recognized by Best Lawyers in America and has been a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Texas for the last decade.
Mr. Anderson was first named to D Magazine's Best Lawyers list in 2002. He has earned recognition over the years for his Family Law expertise and exceptional representation of his clients. Mr. Anderson is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is regularly recognized by Best Lawyers in America. He has made the Texas Super Lawyers' Top 100 list for Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth over five consecutive years.
Mr. LaMorgese is often recognized for his knowledge and legal strategy involving Family Law appellate work. He is a frequent honoree of Best Lawyers in America and has made the Top 100 Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth Lawyers lists of Super Lawyers since 2013. A partner since 2006, Mr. LaMorgese is also Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on a range of matters including divorce, pre- and post-marital agreements and interstate and international custody disputes.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) has served families with Family Law disputes for more than 30 years. With offices in Dallas, Frisco, Fort Worth and San Antonio, ONDA is one of Texas' largest Family Law firms. Each partner is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. To learn more, visit https://www.ondafamilylaw.com/.
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SOURCE Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/04/21/family-law-attorneys-scott-downing-jeff-anderson-brad-lamorgese-make-d-magazines-top-lawyers-list-2022/ | 2022-04-21T17:29:54Z |
Interim study population data to be presented at American Association for Clinical Chemistry Annual Scientific Meeting and Lab Expo
RICHMOND, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BRAINBox Solutions today announced that at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Lab Expo in Chicago, July 24-28, the company will participate in two presentations, one which will take place on July 27, 2022 given by the study's principal investigator, W. Franklin Peacock, MD FACEP Professor of Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. The presentation entitled, "What will your Dr do?" will include a brief update on the ongoing HeadSMART II clinical trial (Head injury Serum markers and Multimodalities for Assessing Response to Trauma) for its concussion (mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI) diagnostic and prognostic test. The trial is the first to follow concussion patients' symptoms using a multi-modality approach over time. The presentation will focus on the characteristics of the patients enrolled to date and the impact of their injury over three months.
Separately, BRAINBox CEO Donna Edmonds and Dr. Peacock will participate on a panel as part of the DX/PX Partnering Conference from 4-5 PM on July 26, 2022, entitled, "Establishing a new diagnostics gold standard in biomarkers. The importance of clinical involvement in launching novel diagnostics to change standard of care."
The company's test, BRAINBox TBI, is the first objective test designed to assist in the diagnosis of concussion and provide an assessment of the risk of chronic injury. The HeadSMART II clinical trial is aimed at generating data to support an application for U.S. regulatory clearance and has received Breakthrough Designation by the FDA. The test will include neurocognitive testing, symptom reporting and blood biomarkers, along with proprietary AI algorithms to generate an objective score for diagnosis up to 96 hours from the time of injury and a prognosis report for likely injury-related symptoms up to three months after the event. The test can be used either at point of care or in clinical settings.
The HeadSMART trial's primary endpoints include mTBI diagnosis as determined by the BRAINBox TBI test compared with the Gold Standard diagnosis based on evaluation by an expert adjudication committee. The secondary endpoint relates to mTBI prognosis.
Additional information on the clinical trial can be found at here at clinicaltrials.gov.
BRAINBox Solutions is developing the first AI–enabled, multi–modality approach for the diagnosis and prognosis of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, commonly referred to as a concussion. The company seeks to establish a clinical best–practice standard for the diagnosis and prognosis of concussion. The product incorporates a panel of proprietary, patented blood biomarkers that can be read in a few minutes on a point–of–care instrument or using standard laboratory systems, as well as neurocognitive testing, to provide a single–system score that measures the severity of the injury and post-concussive symptoms. The company is led by key physician and scientific thought leaders in the field and an experienced, clinically focused management team. Learn more at: www.brainboxinc.com
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Donna Edmonds
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1–804–724–0009
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adore Me, known for being the first lingerie brand to bring inclusive sizing across all its categories, is excited to show the fashion world what's new in lingerie trends at an exclusive event for New York Fashion Week. This New York Fashion Week marks the full re-opening of the celebratory event, and Adore Me is excited to help kick things off with its first-ever live runway show on September 9th at 8:30pm.
Adore Me recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and since launch has served nearly 5 million customers, while being recently named the #1 Digital Native Growth Brand in intimate apparel at the NPD x Curve Excellence Awards. The brand seeks to deliver one of the widest assortments in the category at an accessible price point and has recently been making major strides in delivering on its mission of making sustainable shopping more affordable. This week's show will serve as a celebration of Adore Me's promise of supporting every woman to celebrate her best self, and showcasing the products that bring joy to customers across the nation.
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Founded in 2011 as a disruptive online lingerie startup, Adore Me has evolved into a DTC womenswear brand that serves women of all sizes and budgets. The company is transforming the way people shop with a pioneering try-at-home commerce service that features lingerie, swimwear, activewear, loungewear, and compression intimates. With a series of innovation-driven Sister Brands, Adore Me is revolutionizing affordable sustainability through cutting-edge technologies and advanced innovations at affordable price points.
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Timothy David Malina
Timothy David Malina passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022 at the age of 31.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 5:00-7:00PM at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Rogers, Texas with Pastor Billy Ray Crow officiating. Burial will immediately follow where he will be laid to rest at Rogers Cemetery for those who would like to attend.
He blessed this world with his arrival on March 6th, 1991 in Temple, Texas.
Timothy was preceded in death by his Papa David, Papa Joe, Grandma Abbot and Grandma Coey. He was survived by his fiancé Tory Campbell and their son Holdyn Wayne Malina, and his son Ryder Lee Malina and mom Kayla White, his mother Katie and her husband Tal Ashcraft, his father Rusty Malina Sr, and wife Heather, his four sisters; Tanisha and husband James Morgan, Patience Johnson, Desire and husband Shane Lockaby, Nicole Malina, his four brothers; Coey Malina, Rusty Malina, Jr., and fiancé Marisa Ceballos, Christian Dalton and his wife Mariah, Parker Johnson, three nieces, seven nephews and lots of loving family and friends.
Tim / Timmy as he was known, graduated from Rogers High School in 2009. He was the definition of a hardworking man, whether at work, working on his truck, being hands on with everything; especially his family. From early morning work hours to late night backroads. Tim never knew a stranger, when you were with Tim he made you feel like family. Tim was a generous spirit with a heart as big as his smile. His boots can never be filled, he will be missed genuinely and loved greatly. The legacy he left is as great as the miles he’s ridden.
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Clients Who Refer Friends to Gruber Painting Can Earn $300 Per Referral, and the New
Client Will Also Get a $300 Discount
SAN JOSE, Calif, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joel Gruber, Founder of the Bay Area painter company Gruber Painting, is pleased to announce the launch of a new referral rewards program.
To learn more about the program and how it works, please visit
https://gruberpainting.com/get-300-each-for-yourself-and-a-friend-with-gruber-paintings-
referral-rewards-program/.
As Gruber noted, he knows that everybody likes to save money—especially these days when costs are rising faster than ever. He also likes rewarding past clients for their referrals whenever possible.
This knowledge inspired Gruber to launch his new referral rewards program, which will put some more money back in the pocket of both the former and new client.
"When a client gets their home or business painted by Gruber Painting, we will send a Referral Rewards code directly to their email. They can use the code as many times as they wish within the 12 calendar months after their project is complete," Gruber noted, adding that when people tell their friends and associates about Gruber Painting, they should also give them the code to present when they book their onsite estimate appointment.
If the minimum project size comes in at $5,000 or above, Gruber Painting will give the referral a $300 discount on their quote. Once the project's done, Gruber Painting will mail the person who made the referral a $300 gift card.
Gruber said he and his team are pleased to offer the referral reward to both their current clients, as well as future customers.
"There's no better compliment for any contractor than to be referred for delivering outstanding service, so we think it's only fair to return the favor by giving a portion of our advertising budget back to the customers who've given us that great honor," he said.
About Gruber Painting:
Gruber Painting was established in April of 2009. They offer Interior and Exterior Paint Services, Interior Redecorations, and Minor Restoration Service in the Silicon Valley. Serving San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties plus parts of Alameda County, Gruber Painting treats each client's home or office even better than they would their own, from Day One to Job Done. For more information, please visit https://www.gruberpainting.com/.
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The programme will empower the next generation of PR talent by teaching the fundamental services required of progressive communications professionals
LONDON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide (MWW), a leading independent and integrated public relations agency, today announces the launch of its UK PR internship and accelerator programme – LEAP (Learn, Earn and Progress). Working in partnership with youth mentoring charity, Shadow to Shine, MWW's new inclusive programme focuses on empowering the next generation to reach their full potential by equipping talent with the fundamental skills required of a progressive communications professional.
From media relations and content creation through to digital marketing, research, and analytics, MWW will offer candidates a 360-degree view of the modern-day PR professional, while helping them to build their skillset and confidence. The internship will comprise of a mix of bootcamp style learning, mentorship and hands-on experience, covering MWW's key practice areas: disruptive technology, brand marketing, purpose and digital. Each LEAP candidate will be closely supported by a mentor from the agency's team of leading experts throughout the internship.
The partnership with Shadow to Shine marks the charity's first affiliation with the PR industry. MWW will be responsible for hosting a series of workshops designed to educate talent on the career opportunities available, along with cultivating a network of mentors. While the programme is not exclusive to Shadow to Shine, through the affiliation, MWW aims to attract applicants who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to start a career in PR.
Korinna Williams, chief executive officer of Shadow to Shine explains: "To carry out our work we rely on meaningful relationships with companies such as MikeWorldWide that share our mission to disrupt the corporate status quo and create more inclusive workforces. We are really excited about this partnership and the skills and opportunities the LEAP programme will offer to prospective communications talent."
Applications for LEAP are now open, with the first internship roll-out to begin in July. The programme will run bi-annually, with each enrolment lasting 10-weeks and two candidates per course. The programme is for entry-level talent, receiving a competitive internship salary of £350 per week along with #MWWLife perks, and is open to all applicants from college/sixth form to first-year university graduates.
"We've brought on some of our best and most loyal talent through internships over the years, and we are now incredibly excited to be formalising our programme with LEAP in partnership with Shadow to Shine," added Amadi Tagoe, vice president at MikeWorldWide. "Diverse perspectives and experiences are incredibly important when it comes to progressive comms. We are looking to ensure we provide every voice an opportunity to explore PR as a viable career and this marks an important step in breaking down barriers into the industry."
If you have a desire and enthusiasm to learn the ins and outs of PR, MWW would like to hear from you. You can apply for #MWWLEAP here.
About MikeWorldWide
Thirty-five years young, MWW is among the world's leading independent, full-service PR agencies with talent hubs across the US and the UK. It prioritizes CorpSumerTM insights, cultural currency, and earned-worthy impact to create integrated programs that turn brands' reasons to believe into audiences' reasons to care. Because more than ever, Caring Counts.
MWW combines corporate reputation, consumer marketing, crisis & issues management, and public affairs expertise with dedicated strategy, analytics, DE&I, digital, and creative and content teams.
To learn more about MikeWorldWide, visit https://www.mww.com or follow us on social @MWW_PR.
About Shadow to Shine
Shadow To Shine is a community interested company (CIC) which provides mentoring and work experience to disadvantaged youth in London.
Cultivating a network of mentors, mentees, and other charities with parallel passions, Shadow to Shine is a charity with a concept of cultural change, and industry shakeups, through the uplifting of a new generation.
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SOURCE MikeWorldWide London | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/05/26/mikeworldwide-london-launches-leap-internship-initiative-partnership-with-youth-mentoring-charity-shadow-shine/ | 2022-05-26T18:01:18Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Powerball lottery game is among the most popular in the U.S. alongside Mega Millions and its popularity actually waxes and wanes like the moon. The small the jackpot, the less likely you’re playing the game, however, it indeed pays to play.
The Texas Lottery reports a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold somewhere in the Lone Star State from the game’s drawing on August 8. That ticket matched four of the five winning numbers along with the Powerball to net the big prize.
There were no jackpot winners in Texas or across the country for that matter, which means the jackpot rolls on to $35 million (cash value of $20.6 million) for the August 10 drawing.
In total from the August 8 drawing, there were over 17,000 winners in Texas that won at least $4 and as much as $50K. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/50000-winning-powerball-lottery-ticket-sold-in-texas/ | 2022-08-10T21:06:47Z |
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- Imagine Live North America Tour will take place over six months and visit 60+ customer sites across the United States and Canada
- The tour will cultivate an Innovative Mobile Customer Experience, allowing prospects and clients to explore Ericsson solutions locally
- Attendees can view demonstrations of Ericsson's Radio System, Private 5G, and Operations Engine technologies
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is set to begin the Imagine Live North America Tour, a six-month journey around the U.S. and Canada that will bring Ericsson products and services directly to clients, prospects and communities across more than 60 customer sites. The tour will kick off in late August in Chicago and will provide a hands-on experience allowing visitors to see and interact with Ericsson hardware displays and other demonstrations.
The Ericsson mobile experience will travel across North America through early 2023, from Eastern Canada to the West Coast of the United States. Tour stops will include the offices of key Ericsson customers.
Visitors to the Imagine Live mobile experience will be able to interact with innovative hardware displays, watch new product demonstrations, and engage with product experts about Ericsson's radio system, private 5G, AI and ML driven operations, advanced networking technology, and more.
As the leading provider of 5G network equipment in the U.S., Ericsson has created an innovative mobile customer experience that will offer opportunities for collaboration, learning and thought leadership. Through bringing the latest technology right to clients' doors, Ericsson will share the latest in 5G innovations and advancements. Customers will learn how Ericsson's offerings can elevate businesses and operations.
The Imagine Live mobile experience has been designed by Cactex Media, a woman-owned business, and is sustainable and COVID-compliant. The experience is powered by solar energy and rechargeable batteries, further contributing to Ericsson's commitment to cut emissions by 50% throughout its supply chain and portfolio by 2030. As the tour will travel to offices and communities throughout North America, users will not create a carbon footprint by attending.
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- DWP213388 is a first-in-class dual-target inhibitor that simultaneously inhibits pathogenic T cells and B cells across a range of autoimmune disease
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical is a publicly traded South Korean pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes pharmaceuticals globally today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of DWP213388, a new drug candidate being developed for autoimmune diseases.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical CEO Seng-ho Jeon said, "Daewoong Pharmaceutical plans to lead the development of various global new drugs such as DWP213388 in collaboration with global licensees for patients with autoimmune diseases" and he added that "We will contribute to improving the quality of life of many patients around the world who are suffering from lack of a cure."
The planned Phase 1 clinical trial is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, a single and multiple doses escalation study in 80 healthy subjects. It will assess the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic responses of DWP213388 as a first-in-class strategy to treat autoimmune. The trial is projected to initiate in 2H 2022 in the USA.
Unlike current treatments, which are generally limited to inhibiting only B cells or T cells, DWP213388 is a dual-target inhibitor that simultaneously inhibits B cells and T cells, thus has higher efficacy potential than conventional single-action treatments. It selectively inhibits both Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) and Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell Kinase (ITK). Daewoong has demonstrated that this dual activity was safe and effective at preventing or reducing autoimmune pathology in a number of preclinical models.
According to Research And Markets, a global market research institute, the global autoimmune disease treatment market is growing at an average annual rate of 4.2% and is expected to reach $153 Billion (about 200 Trillion KRW) by 2025.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigo Seguros, the insurtech startup enabling mobility for immigrant and working-class communities, has grown exponentially due to demand from the Hispanic community for fair auto insurance. Sigo Seguros has served thousands of drivers this year with transparent pricing directly from their mobile devices.
With their first insurance product launched in Texas through their bilingual platform, Sigo Seguros has reached a mass audience of Spanish-speaking Texan drivers in need of affordable and transparent coverage. "I did everything online, it was really fast, and everything was sent via email. The price was good, and I only paid my first month of coverage, unlike other companies who require a minimum down payment of $250. I recommend [Sigo Seguros]!" - Karen Hernandez
"The positive customer feedback through this hypergrowth period has validated the market," says Nestor Hugo Solari, CEO of Sigo Seguros and the son of Uruguayan immigrants. "Our technology has driven underwriting profitability while allowing customers to onboard digitally for the first time."
Sigo Seguros is the only insurance company in the United States digitally onboarding Spanish speakers and providing a bilingual experience with automated underwriting. Customers with foreign identification can go to the Sigo Seguros site on their phone and leave with proof of insurance, without paying excessive agent fees or being penalized for things like credit score or immigration status. The approach has given thousands of Hispanic families a product they were in desperate need of for decades.
Solari notes that there are several communities beyond Spanish speakers that need better auto insurance, and that Sigo Seguros aspires to serve immigrant and working-class communities across the country. When asked what inspires Solari he answered, "Building the future our communities deserve."
For more information on Sigo Seguros, visit www.sigoseguros.com. "Sigo Seguros está siempre contigo"
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SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases, today announced that clinical data of IBI110 (anti-LAG-3 monoclonal antibody) from three clinical trials will be presented at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, held June 3-7, 2022. This includes clinical data from a Phase Ia/Ib clinical study and preliminary results from two Phase Ib Proof-of-Concept (PoC) clinical studies for the treatment of advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC) and advanced gastric cancer (GC).
IBI110 (anti-LAG-3 mAb) as a single agent or in combination with sintilimab (anti-PD-1 mAb) in patients with advanced solid tumors: updated results from the Phase Ia/Ib dose-escalation study
Poster Presentation, Abstract #: 2650
This is a first-in-human, Phase Ia/Ib study of IBI110 in patients with advanced solid tumors, including Phase Ia IBI110 monotherapy and Phase Ib combination therapy of IBI110 and sintilimab. The highlights for the study results were as follows:
- 39 patients with advanced solid tumors who failed standard of care therapy were treated with IBI110 (≥ 3 mg/kg) in combination with sintilimab and received at least 1 post-baseline tumor assessment. 6 patients achieved partial response (PR); the objective response rate (ORR) was 15.4% and the disease control rate (DCR) was 64.1%.
- 31 patients with advanced NSCLC who failed standard of care, and 6 patients achieved PR; the ORR and DCR were 19.4% and 74.2%, respectively.
- For safety results, no dose limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed in either Phase Ia or Ib dose escalation. In Phase Ib dose escalation, treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 75.6% (34/45) patients, most of which were grade 1-2, and the most common TRAEs were aspartate aminotransferase increased (28.9%), anemia (24.4%) and alanine aminotransferase increased (22.2%).
Efficacy and safety of IBI110 (anti-LAG-3 mAb) in combination with sintilimab (anti-PD-1 mAb) in first-line advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC): initial results from a Phase Ib study
Abstract #: e21145
In this Phase Ib study, the efficacy and safety of IBI110 in combination with sintilimab as first-line therapy for advanced sqNSCLC was evaluated.
- 20 untreated advanced sqNSCLC patients received 200 mg IBI110 combined with sintilimab and chemotherapy and received at least 1 post-baseline tumor assessment. As of the data cutoff date of Jan 20, 2022, 16 patients achieved PR, the ORR was 80%. The study is still ongoing and will continue to monitor depth of response overtime.
- For safety results, the most common TRAEs ≥ grade 3 were neutrophil count decreased (30%) and white blood cell count decreased (20%). Immune-related AEs occurred in 11 patients (55%) and most were grade 1-2. There were no treatment-related deaths or TRAEs led to treatment discontinuation.
- IBI110 alone or plus sintilimab indicate a manageable safety profile andpromising antitumor activity from the preliminary data. The study is ongoing with the clinical data in squamous NSCLC is continuing to mature and will be presented in the future.
Efficacy and safety of IBI110 in combination with sintilimab in first-line advanced HER2-negative gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer: preliminary results from a Phase Ib study
Abstract #: e16097
In this Phase Ib study, the efficacy and safety of IBI110 in combination with sintilimab as first-line therapy for advanced GC was evaluated.
- 15 untreated advanced GC patients received 200 mg IBI110 combined with sintilimab and chemotherapy and received at least 1 post-baseline tumor assessment. At the cut-off date of January 20, 2022, 9 patients achieved PR; the ORR and DCR were 60% and 100%, respectively. Up to the press release date, the ORR reached 76.5% and most patients were still in treatment.
- The most common TRAEs ≥ grade 3 were neutrophil count decreased (11.1%), platelet count decreased (11.1%) and hepatic function abnormal (11.1%). Immune-mediated AEs occurred in 7 pts (38.9%). One patient discontinued treatment due to coronary artery disease. There were no treatment-related deaths.
Professor Caicun Zhou, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, stated: "Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, of which non-small cell lung cancer accounts for about 80%. In recent years, PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors have shown promising efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer. However, persistent response to immune checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy remains a challenge in clinical practice. IBI110 plus sintilimab indicate a manageable safety profile and promising antitumor activity in untreated squamous non-small cell lung cancer patients. The ORR reached 80%, suggesting that it is worth further exploring the safety and efficacy of IBI110 combination therapy in this indication."
Professor Nong Xu, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, stated: "Immune checkpoint inhibitors have shown good efficacy in a variety of tumors, but clinical challenges still remain. A key part of the mechanism of action is the synergistic inhibition of LAG-3 and PD-1 could have the potential to enhance the immune response and inhibit tumor growth. We are encouraged by the results we've seen to date in this study and the potential of this medicine."
Dr. Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent, stated: "We are pleased to present our clinical development updates at the 2022 ASCO Meeting. IBI110 in combination with sintilimab demonstrated encouraging efficacy and safety data in sqNSCLC and GC. We will continue to update on PoC data readout for IBI110 in treatment areas such as lung cancer and plan to initiate subsequent pivotal clinical studies. As immunotherapy moves into the next era, we are actively advancing the development of next-generation immune checkpoint inhibitors, among which IBI110 represents a high-potential LAG-3 asset, and we hope it could benefit more patients in need soon."
To learn more about Innovent's R&D updates and activities at 2022 ASCO, please visit https://investor.innoventbio.com/cn/investors/webcasts-and-presentations/.
About IBI110
IBI110 is an IgG4κ recombinant human anti-LAG-3 monoclonal antibody independently developed by Innovent Biologics (Suzhou). Based on the mechanism of action and preclinical data of IBI110, it is assumed that IBI110 can inhibit the immune checkpoint signaling to achieve anti-tumor effect, which may further improve the efficacy of immunotherapy, overcome the primary drug resistance, and overcome the drug resistance after anti-PD-1 /PD-L1 monoclonal antibody treatment. Based on the urgent clinical needs, Innovent Biologics has carried out clinical studies to explore PK/PD characteristics of IBI110 single drug and combined with sintilimab in human body as well as its efficacy and safety in various advanced tumors. This is the first in human clinical study of IBI110.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab) , 2 asset under NMPA NDA review, 4 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
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TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent" or "Company") , are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly.
These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of the Company with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, the Company's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
The Company, the Directors and the employees of the Company assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialize or turn out to be incorrect.
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Joining from Fieldpoint Private, team manages $230 million in client assets and expands Sanctuary presence in NY Metro region
INDIANAPOLIS, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, further expands its footprint in the New York City metropolitan area with the addition of Crescent Pine Family Office Group in Rye, NY. Led by Founder and Managing Partner Ronan O'Byrne, the team will soon include Sam J. Berger and Dani Oliveira as Business Development Analysts and Firm Operations Specialists. Ronan O'Byrne was previously affiliated with Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC and has approximately $230 million in assets under management (AUM).
"The New York metro market is an important one for Sanctuary Wealth's continued growth. We couldn't be happier that Ronan O'Byrne chose to launch his independent firm Crescent Pine Family Office Group on the Sanctuary platform," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "They are an exceptional team whose ultra-high-net-worth clients have unique needs that Sanctuary Wealth has the resources to service in the best way possible."
"I wanted to start an independent firm, but I didn't want to do it alone. Sanctuary is the perfect fit, offering the support and capabilities of a boutique private bank in an independent environment," said Ronan O'Byrne, Founder & Managing Partner, Crescent Pine Family Office Group. "As a Sanctuary Wealth partner, I can serve my clients in the way that's best for them. It is true open architecture, plus we have access to all of the solutions that Sanctuary has curated on behalf of their partner firms. This includes Fieldpoint Private banking solutions, which was extremely important to me."
At Fieldpoint Private, which he joined in 2014 following a successful 20-year capital markets career, Ronan O'Byrne ran a private multi-family office practice working selectively with ultra-high-net-worth families, wealthy entrepreneurs, and business owner-operators to help identify their aspirations and mitigate generational risk concerns. At Crescent Pine Family Office Group, he will continue delivering highly customized asset allocation and asset location strategies, while thoughtfully taking into consideration all aspects of wealth creation and preservation.
"Ronan O'Byrne has built a highly-successful practice in a very short period of time by solving for the complexities that often come with substantial wealth," said Vince Fertitta, President of Sanctuary Wealth. "We're highly gratified that he chose partnered independence with Sanctuary Wealth and are firmly committed to helping Crescent Pine Family Office Group reach its full potential by offering the solutions their clients deserve and the support the business needs."
To learn more about Crescent Pine Family Office Group, please visit www.crescentpine.com.
About Sanctuary Wealth
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms in 26 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Alternative Holdings, Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
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Live Audio Webcast Available on June 1, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. ET
RESTON, Va., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500® science and technology leader, will participate in the Bernstein 38th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference being held in New York, NY
Roger Krone, Chief Executive Officer, will engage in a question and answer "fireside chat" on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. ET.
A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the Leidos Investor Relations website at http://ir.leidos.com. A replay of the webcast will be available following the presentation at the same link listed above for one year afterward.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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China demands end to US-Taiwan military ‘collusion’
BEIJING (AP) — China has demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two countries whose relationship has grown increasingly fractious.
Gen. Li Zuocheng told Gen. Mark Milley on Thursday that China had “no room for compromise” on issues affecting its “core interests,” which include self-governing Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.
“China demands the U.S. ... cease reversing history, cease U.S.-Taiwan military collusion and avoid impacting China-U.S. ties and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” Li said.
The Chinese military would “resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said. “If anyone creates a wanton provocation, they will be met with the firm counterattack from the Chinese people.”
Such language is fairly routine and Li was also quoted in a Defense Ministry news release saying China hoped to “further strengthen dialogue, handle risks, and promote cooperation, rather than deliberately creating confrontation, provoking incidents and becoming mutually exclusive.”
The meeting follows fiery comments by Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe at a regional security conference last month that was also attended by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Wei accused the United States of trying to “hijack” the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing, saying Washington is seeking to advance its own interests “under the guise of multilateralism.”
At the same meeting in Singapore, Austin said China was causing instability with its claim to Taiwan and its increased military activity in the area.
And in May, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called China the “most serious long-term challenge to the international order” for the United States, with its claims to Taiwan and efforts to dominate the strategic South China Sea, prompting an angry response from Beijing.
The U.S. and its allies have responded with what they term “freedom of navigation” patrols in the South China Sea, prompting angry responses from Beijing.
Despite not having formal diplomatic relations in deference to Beijing, Washington remains Taiwan’s chief ally and supplier of defense weapons. U.S. law requires the government to treat all threats to the island as matters of “grave concern,” although it remains ambiguous on whether the U.S. military would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China.
The latest round of heated rhetoric comes ahead of a meeting between Blinken and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Saturday at a gathering of foreign ministers from the G20 bloc of industrialized nations in Indonesia that is expected to be overshadowed by disagreements over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
China has refused to criticize Moscow’s aggression or even term it an invasion, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia and accusing the U.S. and NATO of provoking the conflict.
Along with Taiwan and the South China Sea, Washington and Beijing are also at odds over trade, human rights and China’s policies in Tibet and toward mainly Muslim Turkic minorities in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion accessas federal law, blocked by a Republican filibuster in a blunt display of the nation’s partisan divide over the landmark court decision and the limits of legislative action.
The almost party-line tally promises to be the first of several efforts in Congress to preserve the nearly 50-year-old court ruling, which declares a constitutional right to abortion services but is at serious risk of being overturned this summer by a conservative Supreme Court.
President Joe Biden said that Republicans “have chosen to stand in the way of Americans’ rights to make the most personal decisions about their own bodies, families and lives.” He urged voters to elect more abortion-rights lawmakers in November and pledged in the meantime “to explore the measures and tools at our disposal” to secure rights established in Roe.
His party’s slim majority proved unable to overcome the filibuster led by Republicans, who have been working for decadesto install conservative Supreme Court justices and end Roe v. Wade. The vote was 51-49 against proceeding, with 60 votes needed to move ahead.
Congress has battled for years over abortion policy, but the Wednesday vote to take up a House-passed bill was given new urgency after the disclosure of a draftSupreme Court opinion to overturn the Roe decision that many had believed to be settled law.
The outcome of the conservative-majority court’s actual ruling, expected this summer, is sure to reverberate around the country and on the campaign trail ahead of the fall midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress.
Security was tight at the Capitol where Vice President Kamala Harris presided, and it has been bolstered across the street at the Supreme Court after protesters turned out in force last week following the leaked draft.
Scores of House Democratic lawmakers marched protest-style to the Senate and briefly watched from the visitor galleries.
Harris can provide a tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 split Senate, but that was beside the point on Wednesday. One conservative Democrat, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, voted with the Republicans, saying he supported keeping Roe v. Wade but believed the current bill was too broad.
Over several days, Democratic senators delivered speeches contending that undoing abortion access would mean great harm, not only for women but for all Americans planning families and futures.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., said that most American women have only known a world where abortion access was guaranteed but could face a future with fewer rights than their mothers or grandmothers.
“That means women will not have the same control over their lives and bodies as men do, and that’s wrong,” she said in the run-up to Wednesday’s vote.
Few Republican senators spoke in favor of ending abortion access, but they embraced the filibuster to block the bill from advancing.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, an architect of the effort to install conservative justices on the Supreme Court — including three during the Trump era — has sought to downplay the outcome of any potential changes in federal abortion policy.
“This issue will be dealt with at the state level,” McConnell said.
Some other Republicans, including Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, argue that the House-passed bill is more extreme than Roe, and would expand abortion access beyond what is already the law.
About half the statesalready have approved laws that would further restrict or ban abortions, including some trigger laws that would take effect once the court rules.
Polls show that most Americans want to preserve access to abortion in the earlier stagesof pregnancy, but views are more nuanced and mixed when it comes to later-term abortions.
The draft court ruling on a case from Mississippi suggested the majority of conservative justices are prepared to end the federal right to abortion, leaving it to the states to decide.
Whatever the Supreme Court says this summer, it will almost guarantee a new phase of political fighting in Congress over abortion policy, filibuster rules and the most basic rights to health care, privacy and protecting the unborn.
Before Wednesday’s vote, White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the administration’s position has been clear: “We will defend women’s constitutional rights recognized in Roe v. Wade.”
In recent years, abortion debates have come to a political draw in Congress. Bills would come up for votes — to expand or limit services — only to fail along party lines or be stripped out of broader legislative packages.
In the House, where Democrats have the majority, lawmakers approved the abortion-rights Women’s Health Protection Actlast year on a largely party line vote after the Supreme Court first signaled it was considering the issue by allowing a Texas law’s ban to take effect.
But the bill has languished in the Senate, evenly split with bare Democratic control because of Harris’ ability to cast a tie-braking vote.
Wednesday’s failure renewed calls to change Senate rules to do away with the high-bar filibuster threshold, at least on this issue.
The two Republican senators who support abortion access — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who faces her own reelection in November, and Susan Collins of Maine — were also no votes, having proposed their own more tailored approach to counter the Supreme Court’s potential action.
Both of the Republican senators, who voted to confirm most of former President Donald Trump’s justices, are in talks over alternatives. But Democrats have largely panned the Collins-Murkowski effort as insufficient’
“I plan to continue working with my colleagues on legislation to maintain – not expand or restrict – the current legal framework for abortion rights in this country,” Collins said in a statement.
Pressure is building on those two senators to join most Democrats in changing the filibuster rules, but that appears unlikely.
Five years ago, it was McConnell who changed Senate rules to selectively do away with the filibuster to confirm Trump’s justices after blocking Barack Obama’s choice of Merrick Garland to fill a Supreme Court vacancy at the start of the 2016 presidential campaign, leaving the seat open for Trump to fill after he won the White House.
Both parties face enormous pressure to convince voters they are doing all they can — the Democrats working to preserve abortion access, the Republicans to limit or end it — with the fall elections coming up.
The congressional campaign committees are fundraising off the abortion issue, and working furiously to energize voters who are already primed to engage.
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Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Darlene Superville and Farnoush Amiri in Washington and David Sharp in Maine contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/senate-vote-to-support-roe-v-wade-expected-to-fall-short/ | 2022-05-11T21:23:24Z |
Grassroots Organization Releases Updated Itinerary for Historic Event during National Nurses Week
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A rapidly growing independent organization of nurses, National Nurses March, invites healthcare professionals and supporters to join thousands of nurses in Washington, DC this Thursday, for a historic march up Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, with a rally and program to follow at Audi Field. The grassroots organization released the itinerary for the events occurring the last day of National Nurses Week: Thursday, May 12, 2022:
- 8:00am EDT – Assemble and demonstrate at 1600 block of Pennsylvania Ave. (in front of the White House)
- 9:00am EDT – Begin march up Pennsylvania Ave. towards the Capitol
- 11:00am EDT – Rally at Audi Field – 100 Potomac Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024
Speakers, Performers, and Sponsors Announced
Several special guests will be in attendance for the May 12 event. Jake Dodds will perform music at Audi Field.
Additionally, a special guest will speak and offer support along the march route at Third Street, near the Capitol.
National Nurses March is proud to have partnered with a new event sponsor, Hydreight, a mobile hydration resource that provides IV infusions and other medical services.
Media Welcome:
NNM will be available for a press conference on May 11, the evening prior to the march. Reporters are welcome to meet the NNM leadership team for interviews at 7pm May 11, at Royal Sonesta Washington DC, Dupont Circle 2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Since its inception in January 2022, the National Nurses March (NNM) organization has accrued more than 200,000 members on its Facebook group. The NNM aims to achieve four key objectives:
- Fair realistic wages; including no caps
- Safe staffing (nurse to patient) ratios
- No violence against healthcare workers
- Change the culture of the biases and discrimination in the nursing profession
NNM supports several bills in Congress including H.R.3165/S.1567, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Care Act, and H.R. 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention bill for Health Care and Social Service Workers.
Honor Nurses During National Nurses Week – There is Still Time to Get Involved!
"What better way to honor nurses during National Nurses Week, than to support nurses' needs for safer workplaces, fair wages, and eliminating discrimination and criminalization in the nursing profession?" said Ashley Hughes, RN, co-organizer of the NNM.
"The mission of the National Nurses March is to enable nurses to provide quality care without worrying about being overworked, underpaid, or hurt by violence on the job," said Veronica Marshall, founder of National Nurses March. The NNM welcomes participants, volunteers, donors, and corporate sponsors to get involved this week:
- Join the National Nurses March Facebook group
- Register to attend the National Nurses March on May 12, 2022 in Washington DC
- Donate to the Cause via GoFundMe or via Every.org for tax-deductible donations
- Volunteer with NNM
- Follow NNM on Twitter or Instagram @NationalNursesMarch2022
- Visit the website to learn more: www.NationalNursesMarch.org or email info@nationalnursesmarch.org.
- Share your support online for National Nurses March: #NationalNursesMarchOrg or #WhyIMarchNNM
About National Nurses March (NNM):
National Nurses March is a proprietary, grassroots organization formed in January 2022 by Veronica Marshall of Montgomery, AL. Co-organizers and fellow officers include Ashley Hughes in NC, Justin Riney in MI, and Najja Williams of TX. NNM is autonomous, independent and not affiliated with any other healthcare organization or association. NNM has applied for 501(c)3 status. Visit www.nationalnursesmarch.org.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have located a large group of migrants on an islet on the Greek side of a river that runs along the border with Turkey, which is a major crossing point for people illegally entering Europe.
A police statement Thursday said a search and rescue operation was underway to bring the migrants off the islet in the Evros River. The water level at this time of the year is shallow, which allows for easy crossing on foot at many points.
Police said they launched the operation after Turkish authorities informed them that more than 300 migrants were on the Greek islet.
No information was available on the precise number of the migrants, their nationalities or health condition.
Relations between regional rivals Greece and Turkey are at a low point, and Athens routinely accuses Ankara of encouraging migrants to cross illegally into Greek territory. Turkey in turn accuses Greek authorities of illegally turning back migrants who have made it over to the Greek side, without allowing them to apply for asylum.
Last month, a group of 38 migrants was found on a Greek islet after several days of reports that they were being pushed from one side of the border to the other.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ: UROY) (TSXV: URC) ("URC" or the "Company") announces it has renewed its at-the-market equity program (the "ATM Program") that allows the Company to distribute up to US$40 million (or the equivalent in Canadian dollars) of common shares of the Company (the "Offered Shares") to the public from time to time, through the Agents (as defined below), at the Company's discretion. The Offered Shares sold under the ATM Program, if any, will be sold at the prevailing market price at the time of sale.
Sales of Offered Shares through the ATM Program will be made pursuant to the terms of an equity distribution agreement dated September 1, 2022 (the "Distribution Agreement") with a syndicate of agents led by BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., and including BMO Capital Markets Corp., Canaccord Genuity, H.C. Wainwright & Co. LLC, Paradigm Capital Inc., and TD Securities (collectively, the "Agents").
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of any such sales under the ATM Program to finance the acquisition of additional royalties, streams, physical uranium and similar interests and for working capital.
Under the Distribution Agreement, sales of Offered Shares will be made by the Agents through "at-the-market distributions" as defined in National Instrument 44-102 – Shelf Distributions on the TSX Venture Exchange, Nasdaq Capital Markets or any other trading market for the Offered Shares in Canada or the United States. The Company is not obligated to make any sales of Offered Shares under the Distribution Agreement. Unless earlier terminated by the Company or the Agents as permitted therein, the Distribution Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (a) the date that the aggregate gross sales proceeds of the Offered Shares sold under the ATM Program reaches the aggregate amount of US$40 million (or the equivalent in Canadian dollars); or (b) July 14, 2023.
The ATM Program will become effective upon the filing of a prospectus supplement to the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated June 16, 2021 and U.S. registration statement on Form F-10 filed June 4, 2021, as amended on June 16, 2021. The prospectus supplement relating to the ATM Program will be filed shortly with the securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of the prospectus supplement, the Distribution Agreement and other relevant documents will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the lead agent will send copies of such documents to investors upon request by contacting BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. by mail at Brampton Distribution Centre, 9195 Torbram Road, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 6H2, attn: The Data Group of Companies, by email at attorbramwarehouse@datagroup.ca or by telephone at 905-791-3151 ext. 4312.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor will there be any sale of, the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Uranium Royalty Corp. (URC) is the world's only uranium-focused royalty and streaming company and the only pure-play uranium listed company on the NASDAQ. URC provides investors with uranium commodity price exposure through strategic acquisitions in uranium interests, including royalties, streams, debt and equity in uranium companies, as well as through holdings of physical uranium. The Company is well positioned as a capital provider to an industry needing massive investments in global productive capacity to meet the growing need for uranium as fuel for carbon free nuclear energy. URC has deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the uranium industry. The Company's management and the Board include individuals with decades of combined experience in the uranium and nuclear energy sectors, including specific expertise in mine finance, project identification and evaluation, mine development and uranium sales and trading.
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking information", including those regarding the intended use of proceeds raised from the ATM Program. Forward-looking information includes statements that address or discuss activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates may occur in the future. When used in this news release, words such as "estimates", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "will", "believes", "intends" "should", "could", "may" and other similar terminology are intended to identify such forward-looking information. Statements constituting forward-looking information reflect the current expectations and beliefs of the Company's management. These statements involve significant uncertainties, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and, therefore, actual results, performance or achievements of the Company and its industry may be materially different from those implied by such forward-looking statements. They should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be an accurate indication of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information, including, without limitation, risks inherent to royalty companies, uranium price volatility, risks related to the operators of the projects underlying the Company's existing and proposed interests and those other risks described in filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks, as well as others, could cause actual results and events to vary significantly. Accordingly, readers should exercise caution in relying upon forward-looking information and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Website: www.UraniumRoyalty.com
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WIXOM, Mich. , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia management, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mark Strobeck, Ph.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Strobeck will also join the Company's Board of Directors. Russell Ellison, M.D., M.Sc., will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Company's Board of Directors effective June 30, 2022.
"We are excited to have Mark join Rockwell as our new President and Chief Executive Officer" said Robert S. Radie, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rockwell Medical. "Mark's scientific, operational, and business experience along with his successful track record align well with Rockwell's goal to develop and commercialize transformative treatments for iron deficiency in multiple disease states. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank Dr. Russell Ellison for his contributions to Rockwell over the last 2 years and wish him well in the future."
"I am incredibly excited to join Rockwell and grateful for the support of Rockwell's Board in entrusting me to lead the next phase of Rockwell's development," said Dr. Strobeck. "I am impressed with Rockwell's proprietary drug technology and excited to drive forward its development toward the potential treatment of iron deficiency in the home infusion setting, and longer term in acute heart failure. Additionally, as one of the largest suppliers of life saving concentrates for dialysis patients in the U.S., Rockwell has a unique opportunity, working with distributors and customers, to grow and develop this critical business. The company has made significant progress and I look forward to working with Rockwell's Board of Directors and the talented Rockwell team to build upon this momentum."
Mark Strobeck, Ph.D. brings 20+ years of operating, business development, capital raising and investing experience in life sciences for both private and public biotechnology companies. Prior to joining Rockwell Medical, Mark was a Managing Partner at Aquilo Partners, a life science investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnering transactions. Mark was Chief Operating Officer at Zyla Lifesciences (acquired by Assertio Therapeutics), President and CEO of Corridor Pharmaceuticals (acquired by AstraZeneca), and Chief Business Officer of Topaz Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Sanofi Pasteur). He also served as Chief Business Officer of Trevena, Inc. and Vice President of Business Development at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) where he was responsible for numerous transactions including GSK's +$1B agreement with Chemocentryx. Earlier in his career, he worked at two venture capital firms, SR One (GSK's formally wholly owned venture capital firm) and EuclidSR Partners making investments in drug discovery and drug development companies.
Mark received a doctorate in biophysics and pharmacology from the University of Cincinnati and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He also received a BS from St. Lawrence University.
Rockwell also announced the grant of an inducement award to Dr. Strobeck as an inducement material to Dr. Strobeck's employment pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. In connection with his commencement of employment, Dr. Strobeck was granted an inducement award consisting of a stock option to purchase up to 400,000 shares of Rockwell common stock, which vests 25% on the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The exercise price of the stock option will equal the closing price of the Company's common stock on July 1, 2022, the date of the grant.
Rockwell Medical is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing its next-generation parenteral iron technology platform, Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate (FPC), which has the potential to lead transformative treatments for iron deficiency in multiple disease states, reduce healthcare costs and improve patients' lives. The Company has two FDA-approved therapies indicated for patients undergoing hemodialysis, which are the first two products developed from the FPC platform. Rockwell Medical is also advancing its FPC platform by developing FPC for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients outside of dialysis, who are receiving intravenous medications in the home infusion setting. In addition, Rockwell Medical is one of two major suppliers of life-saving hemodialysis concentrate products to kidney dialysis clinics in the United States. For more information, visit www.RockwellMed.com.
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as, "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "could," "can," "would," "develop," "plan," "potential," "predict," "forecast," "project," "intend," "look forward to," "remain confident" or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward looking statements. There can be no assurance that Rockwell Medical will be able to maintain timing for planned clinical trials and regulatory filings or achieve planned cost savings to operate its concentrates business profitability. While Rockwell Medical believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in Rockwell Medical's SEC filings), many of which are beyond our control and subject to change. Actual results could be materially different. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to those risks more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as such description may be amended or updated in any future reports we file with the SEC. Rockwell Medical expressly disclaims any obligation to update our forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
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Yard of Picks: Indy boosts gambling ties with sports lounge
By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Motor Speedway has opened a sports book lounge in time for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. The Caesars Sportsbook Lounge is not a sports book in the traditional sense. There are no ticket windows or digital video walls flashing the latest odds. All gambling is done on a phone app. Speedway officials say it is step into gambling without trampling traditions. Auto racing is not a traditionally big niche for gamblers. The American Gaming Association estimated Americans wagered about $58 million on motorsports last year. More than $1 billion was bet legally on this year’s Super Bowl alone. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/27/yard-of-picks-indy-boosts-gambling-ties-with-sports-lounge/ | 2022-05-27T20:21:48Z |
Bitcoin tumbles more than 50% below its all-time high as crypto plunges again
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business
So much for bitcoin being digital gold.
The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency was down 5% Monday after plunging again over the weekend. Bitcoin prices have now plummeted nearly 15% in the past week. At a price of just above $32,000, bitcoin is more than 50% below its record high of near $69,000 from late last year and at its lowest point since July 2021.
Other cryptocurrencies, sometimes referred to as altcoins, have been hit hard too. Ethereum, binance, solana and cardano are all down about 15% in the past week, while Elon Musk’s beloved dogecoin has tumbled 10%.
Cryptocurrencies are proving to be just as risky as stocks and susceptible to the same concerns that are dragging down the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
“Volatile trading in digital assets has not been that unusual in previous years,” said Michael Kamerman, CEO of trading platform Skilling. “Cryptocurrencies are increasingly moving in sync with tech stocks with investors treating both as risk assets and often retreating to safer corners of the market during bouts of market volatility.”
Kamerman said he is still bullish on bitcoin for the long term. More hedge funds and other big institutions are starting to invest in crypto, and some global central banks are beginning to embrace it too.
But he added that “bitcoin is not immune to the global inflation risk spreading across most other asset classes. Therefore we should expect to see the downward trend continue.”
Bitcoin hit by the same problems dragging down stocks
Inflation fears, worries about big interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and jitters about a possible economic slowdown have rattled Wall Street and sent bond yields skyrocketing.
The 10-year Treasury bond yield is now hovering just above 3.1%, having more than doubled this year. Long-term bond yields are now at their highest level since November 2018.
The surge in yields has also helped lift the value of the dollar, which tends tor rise in tandem with interest rates. The US Dollar Index is now trading near its highest level in twenty years. That’s bad news for bitcoin too, as many crypto backers point to dollar weakness as a bullish sign for digital currencies.
As rates (and the dollar) continue to climb, some crypto skeptics think the selling in bitcoin has only just begun. The Federal Reserve is starting to pull back on monthly bond purchases and other stimulus which could be bad news for all sorts of speculative assets.
“The dramatic reversal of Fed liquidity … will collapse the pandemic era bubble in crypto currencies, money losing tech companies and meme stocks,” said Jay Hatfield, chief investment officer of Infrastructure Capital Management and manager of the InfraCap Equity Income ETF.
Hatfield said he thinks bitcoin could plunge as low as $20,000 by the end of the year.
The crypto collapse is also hurting several stocks with exposure to the industry. Broker Coinbase fell nearly 10% Monday and is down more than 60% this year. Robinhood, which also lets people buy and sell some cryptocurrencies, has fallen 45% in 2022.
And shares of several cryptocurrencies miners, the companies that run servers which solve the complex mathematical puzzles needed to generate new bitcoin and other cryptos, have tanked too. Hive Blockchain, Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Blockchain are all down between 50% and 60% this year.
The massive pullback in these and other momentum tech stocks is yet another sign of the rapid shift in the market’s mood this year. The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, which measures seven indicators of market sentiment, is in Extreme Fear territory.
Investors may continue to shun volatile cryptos in favor of safe havens, such as dividend-paying blue chip stocks.
Traders are “more reluctant to adopt the additional risk associated with the crypto sphere,” said Tammy Da Costa, an analyst at DailyFX, in a report.
She added that “the future of individual coins or tokens remains dubious” and that “interest rate hikes are likely to jeopardize the short-term potential for profits” in bitcoin, ethereum and other established cryptos.
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Combining proprietary and Enverus data enables intelligent connections for the discovery of previously unseen opportunities and insights
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, has unveiled Fusion Connect, providing customers a new way to integrate their own proprietary data with Enverus data inside PRISM, Enverus' hallmark energy decision-making platform. For early adopters, the breakthrough is already saving time, resources and improving multi-disciplinary collaboration. These intelligent connections enable companies to act fast and deliver extraordinary outcomes and value that were not previously possible — an incredibly important development in today's rapidly changing energy ecosystem.
The challenge that Fusion Connect overcomes is most immediately evident among oil and gas operators owing to their need for highly precise data to guide and de-risk capital-intensive and time-sensitive decisions. These customers often hold unique, proprietary data, based on their own internal calculations, such as internal Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR), well landing intervals, working interests or land expiration schedules which vary from available public data or curated third-party analytics. These data sets need to be compared to unbiased third-party data to verify findings or to identify outliers or data gaps.
Unfortunately, blending vendor analytics and proprietary data is time consuming, onerous and costly, preventing detailed workflows from contributing to high level workflows and vice versa. And that means teams spend valuable time on data integration activities rather than focusing on finding answers to drive business outcomes. Until now.
"The struggle to make data available and turn it into valuable insights is what we refer to as an information disconnect," said Colin Westmoreland, chief innovation officer at Enverus. "For years, the oil and gas industry has struggled with closing that gap between data and value creation. Not only is data integration currently slow, it's not built for cross-team collaboration either, creating silos within the customer organization. Assets are then not valued correctly, peer benchmarking is ineffective and asset design changes aren't optimal or — even worse — never identified at all. Fusion Connect solves all of that and will benefit an entire organization including supply chain, operations, investors, land management and beyond. The possibilities with Fusion Connect are endless."
Fusion Connect allows companies to quickly and easily integrate their proprietary data directly into PRISM, unlocking a new level of value no other provider can offer — access to Enverus data built upon 20 years of market intelligence and machine learning in a platform designed for cross-team collaboration with the most current insights. Faster knowledge sharing across analyst, asset, geology and engineering teams and precise insights drive better business decisions across the entire asset lifecycle, from more accurate evaluations and optimal well designs to monitoring and development strategy.
The announcement arrives as Enverus emphasizes its commitment to intelligent connections which bring together the analytics, people, experience and industry scope to connect the right data and information in the right way to discover previously unseen insights and opportunities, act fast and deliver extraordinary outcomes.
Learn more about Fusion Connect at Enverus.com/solutions/energy-analytics/ep/prism/fusion.
Enverus is the most trusted, energy-dedicated SaaS platform, offering real-time access to analytics, insights and benchmark cost and revenue data sourced from our partnerships to 98% of U.S. energy producers, and more than 35,000 suppliers. Our platform, with intelligent connections, drives more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing, and our experienced industry experts support our customers through thought leadership, consulting and technology innovations. We provide intelligence across the energy ecosystem: renewables, oil and gas, financial institutions, and power and utilities, with more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries. Learn more at Enverus.com
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Dubai-based partner Anne-Laure Malauzat was selected as a part of this year's Young Global Leaders class for her unique societal and professional contributions
DUBAI, UAE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company has announced that Anne-Laure Malauzat, a Dubai-based partner and an expert in the firm's Public Sector and Government, Social Impact, and Retail practices, has been named a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. Anne-Laure has been recognized for her professional business contributions and her commitment to social impact, focusing on education, economic development, public health, and women's empowerment within Bain and beyond.
Anne-Laure is one of 108 of the most promising leaders under the age of 40 named to this year's YGL class. These individuals are involved in activities ranging from advocating for public healthcare to campaigning for diversity, equity and inclusion. This year, the YGL class is gender equal and has representatives from more than 120 countries.
Nominated from around the world, the young leaders are assessed according to rigorous selection criteria and have demonstrated their commitment to serving society. The Forum of YGLs works closely with the World Economic Forum to integrate young leaders into deep interaction with other stakeholders of global society.
"Anne-Laure is a driving force for positive change around the world, consistently finding new ways to push our clients and our firm to create a more equitable future for all," said Kara Gruver, Bain & Company's Chief Talent Officer. "On behalf of our Bain Middle East offices, and the leadership of the firm, we congratulate Anne-Laure on this well-deserved distinction."
Anne-Laure has more than a decade of consulting experience, leading multiple projects for public sector clients around national socioeconomic development, government transformation, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and public health. She has also worked with a range of private sector clients across industries to address issues, such as turnaround and growth strategy, customer experience transformations, digitalization efforts, and commercial due diligence."
"It is an honor to receive this recognition by the World Economic Forum for combining my passions in both social impact work and management consulting," said Anne-Laure Malauzat, Bain & Company partner. "I am excited to join this esteemed class of YGLs, where we will work together to create transformative impact in every corner of the globe."
Anne-Laure holds a master's degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and is on the Georgetown University MENA Board of. Additionally, she holds a dual bachelor's degree from Mount Holyoke College and is an inducted member of the Phi Beta Kappa society.
She will be the most recent addition to the group of nine fellow Bain partners serving as active, or alumni Young Global Leaders.
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 63 offices in 38 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
Contact: Katie Ware, Katie.Ware@bain.com, 646-562-8107
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LONDON, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced the posting of its Notice of the 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), accompanying proxy for the meeting, and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2021 to shareholders. The AGM will be held at IGT's registered office, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, Second Floor, London W1H 5BT, on May 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).
The Notice of the 2022 AGM and the 2021 Annual Report and Accounts are available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.IGT.com, along with IGT's 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021. These materials can be viewed online and are also available for download in PDF format.
The Company's current plan is to hold a physical AGM in accordance with Government guidelines that may be in effect at the time of the AGM. In order to minimize public health risks, the Company is implementing health and safety arrangements for the AGM, details of which are set out in the Notice of the 2022 AGM. Shareholders are also encouraged to monitor the 2022 AGM page of the Company's website at www.IGT.com for any updates or changes to the AGM arrangements.
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning International Game Technology PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, dividends, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "would," "should," "shall," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 and other documents filed from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.IGT.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that affect the Company's business. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to International Game Technology PLC, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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Kansas COVID cases continue upward trend
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - COVID cases continue their upward trend in Kansas.
The Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment weekly update Wednesday showed the seven-day rolling average for new cases topped 1,000 a day last week. The numbers put all but five counties at a ‘high’ incidence rate.
Hospitalizations also increased. According to the CDC, the seven-day average this week is 58 patients, about double the number from a few weeks ago.
Stormont Vail in Topeka reported it had 17 COVID-positive inpatients Tuesday, up from 13 a week ago.
Hospitalizations are factored in the CDC community levels. This week, 41 counties are at high community levels, up from 36 last week. Much of the eastern quarter of the state falls into the ‘high’ community level classification. In addition, only 13 counties are considered to have ‘low’ community levels. Morris, Lyon and Coffey counties are among them.
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GUILFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brook + Whittle is delighted to announce the launch of GreenLabel™ BlockOut, a recyclable light-blocking shrink sleeve. This patent-pending solution helps brands transition from glass and hard-to-recycle plastics to clear PET packaging, protecting the contents with a proprietary light-blocking coating. Better yet, this shrink sleeve works with the current recycling system to maximize recyclability without polluting the recycling stream.
We all know there is a global plastic problem. Yet, our current use of plastic packaging shows no signs of decreasing. To create a circular economy for plastic, many brands are looking for solutions that help them eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic in their packaging and ensure recyclability.
This transition has been difficult in the dairy, beverage, and nutraceutical markets. In these markets, packaging must protect the product from light exposure and potential spoiling. As a result, brands typically package these products in HDPE, PP, or dark-colored PET. While these plastics are recyclable, clear PET plastic has a lower carbon footprint, can be recycled multiple times and is much more widely accepted by recyclers.
"At Brook + Whittle, we believe great packaging balances aesthetics, performance, cost, and sustainability," says Tyler Matusevich, Director, Sustainability. "This solution does just that. It delivers the same sleek look and feel as traditional shrink sleeves but allows brands to choose more recyclable packaging. Better still, our customers should expect savings on their total package by switching to clear PET with our BlockOut solution."
"This launch is long-awaited for our company and our customers. It's yet another example of how Brook + Whittle is moving brands toward peak performance while driving our industry toward sustainability," says Daryl Northcott, Executive Vice President.
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium label and packaging solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels with a focus on delivering value to customers through sustainable packaging, complex decoration, digitalization, and industry-leading lead times. Brook + Whittle operates fifteen production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Fresh Technology Inc. (Fresh) announces the closing of its $7m Series A led by FINTOP Capital. Fresh is a leading provider of fully integrated kitchen management and e-commerce systems designed to help restaurateurs deliver exceptional hospitality in the new digital world. Fresh currently supports over 7000 restaurants. This closing follows the launch of the company's renewed market positioning as the result of strong traction and constant iteration.
Fresh is a spin out of restaurant holding company, Fresh Hospitality, and now operates as an independent SaaS company. The Company's flagship product, Fresh KDS, helps restaurants manage logistical complexities created by the explosion of digital ordering and delivery service providers over the last two years. By further connecting guests to the kitchen production process, Fresh helps restaurants improve efficiency, order accuracy, and order delivery timing. This spin out is led by Shaun Shankel and backed by a team of highly experienced operational executives with plans to scale the company and address new challenges facing restaurant operators.
"We live in an omnichannel world that has created new problems for operators including labor shortages, peak capacity management issues, and increased DSP commissions tied to missing promised wait times. We see the real-time relationship between the kitchen and the guest as the critical choke-point. Solving these problems with new technologies like machine learning is the key driver to guest loyalty and increased LTV for brands. With a fierce commitment to open-data, we created Fresh as a lightweight, modern, kitchen management and ecommerce platform to provide operators tools not previously available in the kitchen." - Shaun Shankel, CEO at Fresh
"The restaurant industry is experiencing a massive transition to digital that we have seen many times before in other industries. The amount of innovation and technology adoption is exciting. We are thrilled to join Fresh as they continue to scale their business", said Joe Maxwell, Managing Partner at FINTOP Capital
This investment signifies the belief in Fresh as an emerging leader with unmatched value for restaurants in the new, digital world. With the growth of the company comes new market positioning that demonstrates the company's ambition in the restaurant technology space.
Born in 2003 to build back-office and kitchen production systems, Fresh Technology Inc. (Fresh) has deep knowledge and experience in restaurant operations and technology. The Company has built software products that process and control costs on over $550 million in annual food sales and serve over 13 million guests each year. Focused on the relationship between kitchen and the customer, the company seeks to address the new challenges facing operators of all sizes with the explosive growth of omnichannel and off-premise dining.
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Mercury awarded $62 million for 6-year broadband access project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - Mercury Broadband has been awarded $62 million for a 6-year project to improve broadband access for states which have been underserved - including Kansas.
Mercury Broadband says on Friday, July 15, it has been awarded about $62 million in federal grants from the Federal Communications Commision’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. It said the grant will allow it to speed up construction of hybrid fixed wireless and fiber-optic broadband networks in more than 122,000 underserved locations in the U.S. - including Kansas.
On Jan. 30, 2020, Mercury noted that the commission adopted the RDOF Report and Order, which established the framework for the fund and build on the success of the CAF Phase II auction with the use of reverse auctions in two phases.
Mercury said Phase 1′s auction, which started on Oct. 29, 2020, awarded support to bring broadband to over 5 million homes and businesses in areas entirely underserved by voice and broadband with download speeds of at least 25 Mbps.
The company indicated that the RDOF will ensure networks stand the test of time with higher network speeds and lower latency prioritized so that those who benefit from them will be able to use tomorrow’s internet applications as well as today’s.
“We are proud that Mercury Broadband has been selected as one of the award winners for the FCC’s RDOF fund”, said Mr. Wiseman. “We are driven by our passion to deliver reliable, high-quality broadband services to underserved communities. Receiving this funding will help us accelerate our timelines to bring our Mercury@Home and Mercury@Work services to residential and small business customers. We look forward to partnering with local leaders to launch these new broadband services and do our part to help close the digital divide across our country.”
Mercury noted that both services will provide customers with a high-speed reliable internet connection, a free commercial grade Momentum router, an easy-to-use Smartphone app, and access to enhanced privacy, security and management features. It said business customers will also get dedicated account representatives, a direct toll-free business support line, local techs for installation and repair, customer-friendly install appointments and priority repair support for issues or service-affecting issues. It said optional features include mesh extenders for improved Wi-Fi coverage at homes or businesses and VoIP telephone service.
The company indicated that construction on the new service areas funded by the grant will begin immediately. It said the project will last about 6 years and cover hundreds of fixed wireless access sites and more than 12,000 miles of constructed outside plant. Service areas include Kansas, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois.
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DENVER, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After his 30+ year career as an ERISA attorney (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) in private practice, Bruce Ashton has joined the Alta Trust Company team as General Counsel. Prior to this position, Bruce provided legal services for Alta Trust for over a decade which forged a strong, trusting professional relationship.
Bruce is an ERISA expert with an extensive background in retirement income and collective investment trusts (CITs), making him an ideal candidate to serve as Alta Trust's General Counsel. As a CIT sponsor, one of Alta Trust's main pillars of business is CIT formation and administration. Alta Trust's established platform only serves to be enhanced by Bruce's knowledge.
"We have the utmost trust in Bruce's judgment. As a nationally recognized ERISA attorney, he's masterful in his practice and is an important player in the industry. We're thrilled to benefit from his expertise on an in-house basis," said Adam Ponder, CEO of Alta Trust Company
Joining a team of professionals Bruce knows and trusts is what led him to this role. "Alta Trust has always wanted to do the right thing for their clients, as opposed to what makes them the most money, which is consistent with my views," said Bruce. "I am excited to work alongside colleagues who do high-quality, ethical work."
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Cascade Moon 15 Year Old Emerges as One of the Only Available Barrel Proof Spirits Under 40% ABV
TULLAHOMA, Tenn., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To many whisky aficionados, the term "Barrel Proof" is synonymous with high proof, premium whisky offerings, regarded for their quality. Today, Cascade Hollow Distilling Co.'s General Manager and Distiller Nicole Austin is challenging that perception with the release of Cascade Moon 15 Year Old Barrel Proof, which is launching in select U.S. markets this month.
The new Cascade Moon offering is a pleasant, sophisticated spirit that originally entered the barrel at 115 proof, where it was aged for 15 years in Cascade Hollow's single story rickhouses. As a result of the curious conditions experienced by these barrels, the proof of the offering dropped to 79.8, below the minimum standard to be classified as a whisky.
Since the line's inception in 2020, the mission of the Cascade Moon Series has been to further conversations around the American whisky category while bringing consumers a variety of beautiful and small-batch liquids. As a surprise twist on barrel proof, this Cascade Moon release offers drinkers a unique tasting experience by bringing a barrel proof spirit distilled by grain to consumers and providing an opportunity for more discussion around the relationship between proof and quality in the category.
"With each Cascade Moon release, I've had the chance to share a variety of different offerings based on my inspirations at the time," said Austin. "One thing that drew me toward releasing something like Cascade Moon 15 Year Old Barrel Proof is how it perfectly demonstrates the balance of approachability and quality possible with a lower proof spirit. I hope this release helps change the way the category perceives lower proof spirits, while also providing whisky fans with access to an elegant spirit."
Cascade Moon 15 Year Old Barrel Proof is a complex and sophisticated spirit with a surprising depth of character. This intricate liquid offers an aromatic and tropical nose, with a finish of leather and oak and can best be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
The release of Cascade Moon 15 Year Old Barrel Proof comes off the heels of Cascade Moon 13 Year Old Rye winning Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition last month. Overall, the Cascade Moon Series pays homage to the distillery's history, while continuing to set the tone for the future of the whisky category. Starting now, Cascade Moon will be available in select markets for consumers to purchase for a limited time at a suggested retail price of $124.99.
As with all whiskies in the Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. family, your friends at Cascade Hollow encourage you to sip this new offering the same way it's made – slowly and responsibly.
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Two Dozen Premier Artists Contribute Unique Art Celebrating the Role of Typography in Culture, Including Paula Scher, Lance Wyman, Margaret Calvert and More
WOBURN, Mass., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monotype, in collaboration with KnownUnknown, an emerging web3 creative community, today released "Helvetica The NFT," a collection of NFTs created by two dozen artists from around the world. Each design tells a unique story yet is tied together by the world's most well-known typeface.
"Typography drives culture and commerce, and in today's world, artists' ability to create new forms of expression and share them with their communities has never been more accessible," stated Alice Palmer, SVP of Marketing at Monotype. "This collaboration has produced a never-before-seen collection of art that celebrates the role of Helvetica in a new marketplace. Holders of the tokens will have access to both the creators they admire and a growing community of design enthusiasts who are part of the KnownUnknown ecosystem."
The collaboration demonstrates the role of typography in a digital-first world while creating new forms of expression, commerce and accessibility. Artists working in mediums such as graphic design, branding, footwear design and photography created original art using Helvetica Now Variable, the most digitally-optimized version of the typeface ever made. Monotype and KnownUnknown partnered with the Avalanche blockchain to enable the collection, based in part on its low environmental impact.
With Helvetica as the common thread, creators of all ages, and with varying backgrounds and experiences, came together for this project. For example, Margaret Calvert, best known for her work in designing many road signs spread throughout the United Kingdom and the eponymous Calvert font, is participating with her very first NFT. Paula Scher, one of the most acclaimed designers in the world and a partner in the New York office of the distinguished consultancy Pentagram, also contributed with three distinct designs. Electron microscopist turned sneaker artist, Vicky Vuong, layered warped Helvetica font onto a physical sneaker, creating a dynamic pattern that translates into three unique designs of varying rarity. Kunel Gaur, Jasmina Zornic, Julian Montague, Wayne Lawrence, and many others make up the designers for this first collection.
NFT, type and art enthusiasts can purchase from the creators starting today at three levels of rarity, priced at the equivalent of $100, $250, and $500 USD respectively.
"KnownUnknown strives to inspire and elevate a diverse creative community through collaboration, human connections and innovation," commented James Sommerville, founder of KnownUnknown. "The ability to work with Monotype and its Helvetica font created a tremendous opportunity for our design community to experiment and connect the traditional models that we know and align them with new, creative ways of working in Web3."
NFTs, considered to be the equivalent of a one-of-a-kind trading card, have exploded in popularity, and interest in the technology through which digital art can be created, sold and collected, continues to grow. Harnessed by household name brands and celebrities alike as a digital medium to engage with their audiences, the exploration of NFTs' potential in typography is in its infancy. Digital type posters, abstract artwork incorporating type, behind-the-scenes drawings, early access to gallery shows or typeface downloads, and more can be shared with fans via NFTs.
"As creators explore type design for virtual reality environments and the Metaverse, they're honing how to add the third dimension, going from flat space to evoking depth. They're weighing accessible type design and letter shapes when viewed at different angles and levels of automation—all without compromising authentic brand experiences," added Palmer. "This collaboration represents the enthusiasm and imagination of those who are creating at the intersection of art, culture and technology."
"Helvetica The NFT" was pre-released at an exhibit on June 23rd at iR Gallery Soho featuring several of the creators. Timed with NFT NYC, June 20-23, visitors to New York City's Times Square also caught glimpses of the collaboration and artwork on the multitude of digital screens in the area, in partnership with Avalanche and KnownUnknown.
For more information on how to purchase the artwork, please visit http://helvetica.knownunknown.com/.
Monotype creates brands that matter with type, technology, and expertise. The company partners with leading foundries to deliver the broadest inventory of high-quality typefaces in the world. Further information is available at www.monotype.com.
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Series covers conflict management, leadership, psychology of change and more, with new episodes airing throughout 2022
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With work and self-awareness conversations mattering more than ever, The Myers-Briggs Company, which publishes the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment, is launching its new podcast series today with its first three episodes. The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast will feature interviews with experts in psychology, HR and leadership and cover trending topics in the world of work.
New episodes will be released every month until the end of 2022 for a total of eight episodes in its first season.
Episode 1: Psychology of Change
Sherrie Haynie, Sr. Director of Professional Services at The Myers-Briggs Company and Forbes contributor, explores the psychology behind how people approach change. She also shares how to use change management techniques to help everyone better deal with change in personal and professional settings.
Episode 2: Leadership, Extraversion & Introversion
HushLoudly podcast host and leadership expert Jeri Bingham talks about authentic leadership, inclusion, and how both introverted and extraverted leaders and employees can work together effectively.
Episode 3: Conflict management
Consultant and coauthor of the soon-to-be-released TKI Team Report, Dr. Gail Fann Thomas, shares insights about conflict and high-performing teams, conflict's role in remote and multigenerational teams, and more.
Upcoming topics include connecting with people you lead, finding your ideal career, personality and relationships, and more.
"By enriching people's understanding of themselves and others in different aspects of their lives, we want this podcast to inspire and educate people," says Jeff Hayes, President and CEO of The Myers-Briggs Company.
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US intel skeptical Putin will be swayed by Russian public opinion over war in Ukraine
By Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen and Jeremy Herb, CNN
US intelligence officials are skeptical that any change in Russian public opinion against the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine — even a dramatic one — would have an effect in persuading Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict, according to multiple sources familiar with the latest intelligence.
Officials also doubt that the war, which many strategists believe has been an unmitigated disaster for Russia’s military, is likely to lead to the removal of Putin from power, at least in the short term.
That assessment reflects the extent to which officials believe Putin has cemented his control over Russia during his more than two decades in power. Although intelligence officials believe Putin is keenly sensitive to small shifts in public opinion, his ability to crack down on protests and control the media still helps insulate him against any significant popular uprising — leaving him free to prosecute the war on his own terms.
Putin is intimately involved in the day-to-day management of the conflict, according to three sources familiar with US and western intelligence, who told CNN that Putin directly participates in decision-making that in most Western armies would be reserved for lower-ranking officers. One source familiar with Western intelligence said that Putin often makes decisions on minutiae like the location of attack lines and day-to-day operational goals.
“He clearly is his own decision maker. He doesn’t seem to rely even on experts within the government or the cabinet very much,” said a senior NATO official. “So it’s a bit hard to imagine that popular opinion sways him all that much.”
That raises questions about the effectiveness of Western sanctions designed in part to make the war unpopular inside Russia by inflicting broad economic pain. Efforts to target Russian oligarchs have led to the seizure of millions of dollars in assets, including yachts and luxury properties around the world. But within Russia, analysts say Putin has succeeded in staving off the more immediate economic repercussions, at least for now.
And while there has been some grumbling among Russia’s elites who are getting squeezed by sanctions, sources say it’s nothing that would lead the intelligence community to believe that Putin will be forced to change course — and certainly not enough to remove him from power.
“Wide range of opinions,” said one of the sources briefed on US intelligence. “In my view, we are a long way from him being in any danger of being removed.”
A popular war in Russia
Russian public opinion over the war remains high despite the heavy losses Russian forces have suffered, according to outside analysts and sources familiar with US intelligence. Officials are quick to note that most Russians don’t fully grasp the reality of the war, thanks to the deeply repressive media environment inside Russia. Putin has tightened free speech laws surrounding the conflict and effectively shuttered the few remaining independent outlets.
Public dissent has also been quickly crushed. Widespread protests in the early days of the war were met with mass arrests. Even if disapproval is simmering beneath the surface of rosy public polls, fear of reprisal could keep that disapproval buried and ineffectual.
“Everybody will be against (the war) but they will be afraid of doing anything,” said Dr. Natalia Savelyeva, a sociologist with the Center for European Policy Analysis who specializes in the conflict in Ukraine. “Kind of like a long-lasting, stable and horrible situation.”
US intelligence officials are intensely tracking public views of the conflict inside Russia, in part because they do believe Putin’s perception of public opinion might offer clues to his thinking and future decision-making, according to one source familiar with the latest reporting.
But sources say it has become increasingly difficult to measure public opinion from the outside. The US doesn’t trust the available polling and Putin’s crackdown on dissent has left American intelligence agencies without a confident picture of Russian attitudes — and even poorer predictions of how those attitudes might shift as western sanctions begin to impact ordinary life or if Putin orders a mass mobilization amid mounting Russian casualties.
The US “has very little accurate insight post-invasion,” said one source briefed on US intelligence. “The assumption right now is Putin has effectively isolated his people from information and repercussions regarding the conflict. How long he can do that is unknown.”
For now, Putin appears to have been successful in pushing his alternate reality through state media, which has continued to report that Russia is fighting Nazis in Ukraine and that the West is to blame for the conflict. Even as unprecedented Western sanctions are expected to shrink Russia’s GDP by at least 10% over the next year, both outside experts and officials familiar with US and western intelligence believe Putin and his war are broadly popular — and are likely to remain so, in large part because of how effectively Putin has controlled the media narrative.
It is extremely unlikely that there will be a large enough shift in domestic attitudes to forge a popular uprising, according to one source familiar with the latest intelligence, and only slightly more likely that cracks in popular support for Putin and his war embolden Russian elites to stage a coup.
But even if public support were to tank, many officials familiar with the intelligence are doubtful that it would do much to alter Putin’s commitment or ability to wage the war. Putin could simply move to repress any bubbling opposition, those sources and outside analysts say. Time is also on Putin’s side: the Russian president doesn’t face reelection until 2024.
“It would take a long time for that shift to happen anyway, given the way the information security culture works there,” said one source familiar with western intelligence. “And that’s not to assume he won’t go full communist — already you have people reporting on their neighbors.
“A culture of fear can live for a long time, even if you’re not so popular,” this person added. “And he is popular.”
Percolating discontent
Despite the grim outlook, the Biden administration has in place a number of policy measures designed at least in part to turn Russians against the war. The CIA earlier this month published on social media instructions for how Russians concerned about the war can securely contact the agency. The State Department has started a Russian-language channel on Telegram, one of the few open social media platforms that remains available to Russians.
There have been some signs of percolating discontent inside Russia at different points since the beginning of the conflict, and there appears to be a growing awareness at least in Russia’s urban centers and among younger Russians that the conflict isn’t going very well. On Monday, a former senior Russian officer warned on state television that the situation will get worse, in a rare instance of public criticism of the conduct of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine — although, days later, he appeared to soften his criticism.
But inside the intelligence community, there is little optimism that Russian views of the war are changing.
“What we see is that the majority of the Russian people continue to support the special military operation,” Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers earlier this month when asked directly about the impact of sanctions on popular resistance. “I think it’s just very hard, frankly, for information to get into Russia to the Russian people. They have a very particular perspective that they’re being fed by the government during this period.”
Public opinion is still of “incredible interest” to the intelligence community, according to another source familiar with the latest reporting, because officials believe that Putin himself is closely watching for any cracks in his popular support. Watching public opinion may allow the intelligence community to predict Putin’s next moves, this person said.
The Russian president — long fearful of so-called democratic “color revolutions” — is likely to be sensitive to marginal shifts in his popularity because his ability to command overwhelming support is one of the keys to maintaining his grip on power.
Popular sentiment may influence Putin’s decision-making on ordering a mass mobilization, for example, even if it is unlikely to convince him to back away from the war, analysts say.
CIA Director William Burns said last week that the Russian leader is determined to fulfill a sense of personal destiny in seizing control of Ukraine through armed conflict, but as his forces continue to perform below expectations, he will likely be inclined to adjust his strategic thinking without quitting entirely.
Gaming out a post-Putin Russia
A mass mobilization order — which senior US intelligence officials have said publicly that Putin would need to implement to achieve many of his war aims — would also likely have an immediate impact on public perceptions of the war, analysts note.
“We can only guess,” said Savelyeva of the Center for European Policy Analysis. “(But) that’s a very different thing when you just observe the war on TV and support it, and when your child or yourself have to go and fight.”
Some Russians will likely also blame the US and the west for the bite of sanctions, Savelyeva and other analysts note. Putin has primed the nation by insisting the west would have imposed sanctions against Russia no matter what action it took in Ukraine.
Multiple US officials and outside experts said that the only opinion Putin is forced to be truly responsive to is the opinion of Russia’s security and business elite, who help keep him in power and whom he has made rich.
Still, the intelligence community has begun doing “serious exploratory analysis” in an effort to predict what the end of the Putin era might look like — eventually.
“There’s just a lot of ways that it looks super messy,” this person said.
For now, the Biden administration has taken a wait-and-see approach.
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1 person arrested in connection with South Carolina mall shooting that left 14 people injured, police say
Aya Elamroussi, CNN
One person has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a South Carolina mall Saturday that left 14 people hurt, police said.
The 22-year-old man is charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol, according to a news release from the Columbia Police Department.
He was one three people detained by police following the shooting, police said, adding the two other men who were detained have been released after it was determined they weren’t involved in the shooting.
No fatalities were reported following the shooting at Columbiana Centre Mall, just 10 miles from downtown Columbia, police chief William H. “Skip” Holbrook said Saturday.
Earlier Saturday, police said 12 people were injured but later updated the number of victims to 14, at least nine of whom were shot. Five others were injured while attempting to flee to safety, police said.
The shooting unfolded Saturday afternoon during what police believe was a clash between people who were armed inside the mall.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded 17EdTech securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with 17EdTech's December 2020 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 19, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in 17EdTech you have until September 19, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases, announces that phase 1b study results of mazdutide (IBI362), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucagon receptor dual agonist, in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes have been published in Nature Communications1. Professor Hongwei Jiang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology is the first author of the article. Professor Wenying Yang from China-Japan Friendship Hospital and Dr. Lei Qian are the corresponding authors.
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multiple-ascending-dose phase 1b study (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04466904) evaluated the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics of IBI362 in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes, with dulaglutide as an active control. Fourteen patients were enrolled in each of the three cohorts and randomized 8:4:2 to receive once weekly IBI362, placebo or 1.5 mg dulaglutide subcutaneously for 12 weeks. Dose escalation regimens for IBI362 and placebo were 1.0-2.0-3.0 mg (cohort 1), 1.5-3.0-4.5 mg (cohort 2) or 2.0-4.0-6.0 mg (cohort 3), with each dose level administered for 4 weeks.
IBI362 was well tolerated and showed multiple benefits of blood glucose control, weight loss and metabolic profiles.
- The most commonly-reported TEAEs were diarrhea (29.2%), decreased appetite (25.0%) and nausea (16.7%). Most gastrointestinal adverse events (diarrhea, nausea and vomiting) were mild in severity and transient. No severe treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) was reported.
- Least squares mean changes from baseline to week 12 in HbA1c levels were −1.46%, −2.23% and −1.66% for patients receiving IBI362 in cohort 1,2 and 3, respectively (−1.98% for dulaglutide).
- Least squares mean percent changes from baseline to week 12 in body weight were −0.9%,−5.0% and −5.4% for patients receiving IBI362 in cohort 1,2 and 3, respectively (−0.9% for dulaglutide).
- Reductions in waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure and lipid levels, as well as improvement on insulin sensitivity were observed in patients receiving IBI362, with overall trends similar with those observed in phase 1b study in participants with overweight or obesity2.
Professor Wenying Yang of China-Japan Friendship Hospital, primary investigator of the study, stated: "In recent years, GLP-1R agonists with significant glycemic control effect and multiple benefits have gained increasing attention and recommendation by both domestic and international clinical practice guidelines. We are pleased to see that IBI362, a novel GLP-1R and GCGR dual agonist, is well tolerated and safe in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes and preliminarily exhibits effects on blood glucose reduction and body weight loss, together with multiple metabolic benefits. The results of this study got published in Nature Communications, indicating that the capability of Chinese investigators and domestic enterprises in the early clinical development of innovative drugs in the field of metabolism has been receiving international recognition. I look forward to the results of the phase II clinical study of IBI362 in Chinese subjects with type 2 diabetes, and hope that IBI362 will succeed in the upcoming phase III studies and benefit the patients as soon as possible."
Dr. Lei Qian, Vice President of Clinical Development of Innovent, stated: "IBI362 is a potent once-weekly GLP-1R and GCGR dual agonist with both blood glucose-reducing and weight loss effects, and has best-in-class potential in terms of efficacy. The phase II study of IBI362 in Chinese participants with overweight and obesity has completed with promising weight loss efficacy. The phase II study of IBI362 in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes will complete soon. Based on the phase II results, we will actively pursue multiple registration studies of IBI362 in Chinese subjects with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes in the second half of this year, and look forward to accelerating the registration and launch of the product in the future."
2Ji L, Jiang H, An P, et al. (2021) IBI362 (LY3305677), a weekly-dose GLP-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist, in Chinese adults with overweight or obesity: A randomised, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose phase 1b study. EClinicalMedicine 39: 101088. 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101088
About Diabetes
The prevalence of diabetes among adults in China is 11.6%, of which type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% of the total number of diabetic patients, and the number of patients is still increasing. Poor glycemic control will lead to irreversible microvascular and macrovascular complications such as decreased visual acuity, blindness, renal insufficiency, peripheral neuropathy, myocardial infarction, stroke, amputation, etc. As a latent disease with serious complications and high incidence, diabetes mellitus has seriously threatened human health. Currently, there are many treatment options for diabetes, and the development of new hypoglycemic drugs will also explore the additional benefits for diabetic patients in terms of weight loss, cardiovascular risk reduction, and renal protection in addition to effective glycemic control.
About Mazdutide (IBI362)
Innovent entered into a licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) for the development and potential commercialization of OXM3 (also known as IBI362, LY3305677 or mazdutide), a GLP-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist, in China. In parallel, Lilly is developing OXM3 outside China. Mazdutide is a long-acting synthetic peptide related to mammalian oxyntomodulin (OXM), which uses a fatty acid side chain to prolong the duration of action and allow once-weekly administration. Mazdutide is designed to exert its biological effects by activating GLP-1 receptor and glucagon receptor in human beings, which is estimated to improve glucose tolerance and induce weight loss, mimicking the effects of endogenous oxyntomodulin.
In addition to the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on promoting insulin secretion, lowering blood glucose and reducing body weight, mazdutide may also increase energy expenditure and improve hepatic fat metabolism through the activation of glucagon receptor. The treatment of metabolic diseases by activating multiple metabolism-related targets simultaneously is currently the worldwide trend in drug development.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 3 asset under NMPA NDA review, 3 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
Disclaimer:
1. This indication is still under clinical study, which hasn't been approved in China.
2. Innovent does not recommend any off-label usage.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Innovent, the Directors and the employees of Innovent assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialise or turn out to be incorrect.
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A 17-year-old swam out of her flooded home with her dog and waited for hours on a roof to be rescued
By Caroll Alvarado, Sharif Paget and Christina Maxouris, CNN
Early Thursday morning, 17-year-old Chloe Adams woke up to a nightmare. Rushing waters were coming out of the bathroom drains, bubbling up through the kitchen tiles and quickly surrounding her home.
Chloe, who lives with her grandfather in Whitesburg, Kentucky, was alone, with no one but her trusted companion, Sandy, the dog she’s had since she was a toddler.
“There was water as far as I could see,” she told CNN in a message. “I had a full-blown panic attack.”
But she was determined to make it out safely, and take her dog with her.
At least 16 people were killed in Thursday’s heavy rains and widespread floods across eastern Kentucky and hundreds of others lost everything they had, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday.
Chloe’s grandparents were at a home just a few feet away, separated from their granddaughter by the rushing waters. They yelled over to her, urging Chloe to stay inside until help arrived. But with little cell service and a 911 center which, likely overwhelmed, was unresponsive to her calls, Chloe said she realized she needed to get out to survive.
“My next thought was that we needed to swim out to my uncle’s house,” where the rest of her family was taking shelter, she said. “I put Sandy in the water momentarily to see if she could swim. But she couldn’t, so I scooped her up and went back inside, wading through the waist deep water to try to locate something that she could float to put her on.”
After experimenting with other pieces of furniture, Chloe placed her dog inside a plastic drawer from her closet to keep her dry — and then placed the drawer on a sofa cushion to keep her afloat.
“I finally had a plan that I believed … might work,” she said. “I knew the dangers of trying to swim in deep and moving water, but I felt I had no choice.”
She swam in the cold waters, pushing Sandy’s cushion in front of her, until she reached the slim roof of a nearby storage building; the only part of the structure not yet submerged.
There, the two sat for more than five hours before Chloe’s cousin rescued the teen and her dog with the help of a kayak. Nearby, Chloe’s family, sheltering in the second floor of her uncle’s home, watched over and talked to her as she waited for help.
When the teen returned to her grandmother’s home, she broke down, “from the relief of knowing Sandy and I survived the flood,” she said.
“My heart goes out to all the other people who lost and suffered so much more than I did in this horrific devastation,” Chloe added.
In a Facebook post after the rescue, Terry Adams, the teen’s father, called his daughter a “hero.”
“We lost everything today,” he wrote. “Everything except what matters most.”
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ALIQUIPPA, Pa., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, is taking an industry-leading approach to driver turnover, efficiency and reducing carbon emissions — mainstream issues plaguing the trucking sector. Together with its partners, Locomation and Nikola Corporation, PGT hosted an Innovation Showcase on May 20, 2022, at PGT's corporate headquarters in Aliquippa, PA, to feature revolutionary transportation solutions that will become the Future of FlatbedSM.
"PGT is listening to our customers. We know their pain points. And we are taking proactive measures to find innovative shipping solutions that address these issues," said Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. "Through our investments in Locomation and Nikola, we will be able to move more freight in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner."
Event attendees heard from Locomation's Co-founder and Vice President of Engineering, Michael George, who discussed freight optimization and technology implementation systems. Guests had a first-hand look at Locomation's Autonomous Relay ConvoySM (ARC) technology, which PGT will implement over the next eight years on over 30 separate Autonomous Relay Network segments across the country.
Nikola representatives Jill Guenther, Customer Success Manager, and Paul Clark, Head of Sales and Dealer Operations, addressed the crowd on Nikola's battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and infrastructure solutions. Event participants were able to interact with the Nikola Tre BEV and Mobile Charging Trailer (MCT) and take part in a ride-along and equipment demonstrations. Last fall, PGT signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease 100 Nikola Tre FCEVs, with a rollout beginning in 2023.
"We are proud to be part of PGT's commitment to find innovative solutions that reduce CO2 emissions and overall costs," said Michael Lohscheller, President of Nikola Motor. "PGT's forward-thinking approach to sustainable freight transportation is evident in its plans to implement zero-emissions technology into their operations."
"Advanced trucking technologies help PGT to better service our customers, support our drivers and ensure our employees can perform their jobs effectively," said Seth Stayer, PGT Trucking Manager of Applied Technology. "By implementing these new platforms, our staff can focus on the things that matter: building relationships, keeping trucks on the road and making our customers happy."
PGT's Future of Flatbed program encompasses all progressive transportation endeavors with a focus on reducing operating costs, fuel expenses and CO2 emissions, increasing capacity and utilization and creating more economical freight rates for customers.
"Regardless of what the future may look like, whether hydrogen fueling, automation or driver assistance, PGT remains rooted in quality," added Andrew Erin, PGT Trucking Director of Risk and Safety, and Innovation Committee Chairman. "We are a company that focuses on delivering high-quality results through high-quality relationships."
About PGT Trucking:
PGT Trucking, Inc., is a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services. PGT is the leader in progressive freight transportation and fleet evolution, exceeding customer expectations with a strong focus on the Future of FlatbedSM. At PGT Trucking, "Safety is Everyone's Job – All the Time." Visit www.pgttrucking.com.
About Locomation:
Locomation is re-engineering the world's supply chain for autonomy with a portfolio of AV products and a suite of tools that enable our clients to implement an operating model for autonomous vehicles. Launched in 2018 by veterans of Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center, the Locomation team includes some of the world's foremost experts in robotics technology, artificial intelligence, trucking, freight optimization, safety and automotive. Learn more at https://locomation.ai or follow us on Twitter at @LocomationAI or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/locomation.
About Nikola Corporation:
Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter at @nikolamotor.
Contact: Katie Irvine, PGT Trucking
Phone: 724.987.1812 Email: kirvine@pgttrucking.com
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