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Sales strategy leader joins Akima to accelerate growth and momentum in targeted markets
HERNDON, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akima announced today that Mike Alvarado has been named chief growth officer (CGO). Alvarado will report to Akima president and CEO, Bill Monet, and be responsible for leading the company's corporate development efforts to grow revenue and expand market share.
"Mike's knowledge, experience, and business leadership skills will be a great asset for Akima," said Monet. "He is a forward-thinking and strategic leader, and his expertise will play a critical role in aligning our strategic plan and organizational vision to best support our customers' missions."
Prior to joining Akima, Alvarado served as vice president of growth and sales strategy at Jacobs, leading growth efforts for their $5 billion global Critical Mission Solutions line of business. Prior to this, he led strategy and growth of the company's portfolio of intelligence operations, information technology, and cybersecurity solutions across multiple operating divisions for U.S. government customers.
"Over the past five years, the talented team at Akima has achieved significant success in the federal market, and the company enjoys excellent relationships with both customers and partners," said Alvarado. "I look forward to building on this success and working with the team as we execute new growth initiatives and corporate strategies."
During his 16 years with Jacobs, Alvarado provided transaction and integration leadership for the Jacobs acquisition of KeyW and its strategic investment in PA Consulting. Prior to joining Jacobs, he served in computer science research and development roles at Sandia National Laboratories. Alvarado earned a Master of Engineering from Cornell University as well as a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University.
About Akima
Akima is a global enterprise with more than 8,000 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima's core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers' missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2021, Akima ranked #28 on Washington Technology's Top 100 List and #63 on Bloomberg Government's BGOV200 List of top federal contractors. To learn more about Akima, visit www.akima.com.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ARQQ) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of: (i) all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Arqit securities between September 7, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive; and/or (ii) all holders of Centricus securities as of the record date for the special meeting of shareholders held on August 31, 2021 to consider approval of the merger between Arqit and Centricus (the "Merger") and entitled to vote on the Merger.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 5, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Arqit's proposed encryption technology would require widespread adoption of new protocols and standards for telecommunications; (2) British cybersecurity officials questioned the viability of Arqit's proposed encryption technology in a meeting in 2020; (3) the British government was not an Arqit customer but, rather, providing grants to Arqit; (4) Arqit had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system at the time of the Merger; and (5) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. you have until July 5, 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.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Arqit Quantum Inc. f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp. securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ARQQ lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/arqit-quantum-inc-f-k-a-centricus-acquisition-corp-loss-submission-form?id=29456&from=4.
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Inspired by Popular Adopt Me Gameplay, New Toy Line Brings More Ways to Play for Millions of Fans Around the World
SUNRISE, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading toymaker, Jazwares today announced that it has entered into a multiyear global master toy licensing agreement with Uplift Games to create a toy line based on the popular game Adopt Me! Enjoyed by millions on the Roblox platform and playable on mobile, tablet, PC, and Xbox, Jazwares brings the excitement of Adopt Me out of the Metaverse and into the physical world.
The Adopt Me experience creates opportunities for players to explore a family-friendly online world where they can build and decorate houses, adopt over 200 cute pets, and use in-game tools to create their own emergent fun with friends. With over 28 billion visits and a record breaking 1.9 million peak concurrent users on Roblox, Adopt Me is the platform's most popular and successful game of all time with billions of lifetime plays.
"Our unparalleled expertise in bringing Metaverse IP to life coupled with Uplift Games' smash hit Adopt Me brings a new evolution for Jazwares as we continue to innovate the future of play," said Sam Ferguson, Vice President of Licensing at Jazwares. "Fans are going to love our in-game inspired figures and playsets featuring an array of pets, accessories, and more that authentically expand the Adopt Me experience beyond digital."
Set to launch at retailers and online in Spring 2023, Jazwares has licensing rights to design, manufacture, and market a full line of toys across various categories for the popular property, inspired by adorable pets in the magical world of Adopt Me on Roblox.
"Adopt Me has captivated millions of players around the world in the Metaverse since 2017. We're excited to partner with Jazwares to bring players new ways to create their own future nostalgia in the physical world in addition to the virtual world," said Sophie Sirera, Director at Uplift Games.
About Jazwares
Jazwares, a subsidiary of Alleghany Capital Corporation, is a leading global toy company, recently expanding into the costumes and pets category. Jazwares' portfolio includes a variety of dynamic licensed and wholly owned brands. The Jazwares Game Studio further expands play opportunities for kids within the Metaverse. Jazwares celebrates 25 years of innovative play with expertise in design, development, and manufacturing. An award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends, Jazwares then transforms them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages.
Headquartered in Sunrise, FL, Jazwares has offices around the world and sells its products in more than 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies. For more information about Jazwares, please visit www.jazwares.com.
About Uplift Games
Uplift Games is a modern, remote-first game studio based in North America and the UK. We develop Adopt Me, the most-played game on the popular Roblox platform. Together, our diverse and talented team of Metaverse experts and wider industry veterans are creating future nostalgia for our millions of players.
For 5 years we've supported Adopt Me with regular updates and features aimed at making it the premier Metaverse experience. We love that Adopt Me means so much to so many people, and the community is a joy to work with.
This release contains disclosures that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "project," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "believe," "potential," "should," "continue" or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements are based upon Jazwares' current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Jazwares has no specific intention to update these statements. As a consequence, current plans, and anticipated actions may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by Jazwares or on Jazwares' behalf.
Contact: Bret Ingraham, pr@jazwares.com
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Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country's previous administration was "covering up facts" about its crippling financial crisis.
Former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa's government did not tell the truth, that Sri Lanka was "bankrupt" and "needed to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)," Wickremesinghe told CNN from parliament in the nation's administrative capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Monday.
"I would like to tell the people I know what they are suffering," he added. "We have gone back. We have to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps. We don't need five years or 10 years. By the end of next year let's start stabilizing, and certainly by 2024 let's have a functioning economy which will start growing."
Wickremesinghe's exclusive interview with CNN was his first with an international news organization since he was appointed acting president by former leader Rajapaksa, who fled the crisis-hit country last week.
Wickremesinghe is now vying to be Sri Lanka's next president, with parliament set to elect a new leader on Wednesday.
The former six-time prime minister, who is being backed by the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna political party, will face off against at least three other candidates.
But Wickremesinghe's nomination has threatened to inflame an already volatile situation in the South Asian nation of 22 million.
Since March, Sri Lanka has been brought to its knees by a growing economic crisis that has left the country struggling to buy essential imports, including fuel, food and medicine.
Protesters have taken to the streets to demand the resignations of the country's leaders and last week appeared to have scored a victory when Rajapaksa fled the country days after thousands of demonstrators stormed his residence, and some swam in his pool. Wickremesinghe's private residence was set on fire by angry protesters shortly after.
Wickremesinghe -- prime minister at the time -- vowed to resign to make way for a unity government.
He told CNN that his torched home and much of its contents were not salvageable.
He lost more than 4,000 books, including some that were centuries old, Wickremesinghe said. A 125-year-old piano was also destroyed in the fire, he added.
But despite this, on Monday, he reiterated his desire to compete for the top position, telling CNN that he was "not the same administration."
"I'm not the same, people know that," he said. "I came here to handle the economy."
When asked why he wanted to be president and make himself a further potential target, Wickremesinghe said: "I don't want this happening in the country. What happened to me I don't want others to suffer ... Certainly I don't want that to happen to anyone else."
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Distraught families gathered at a local civic center and turned to social media to mourn and to make desperate pleas for help finding missing children as the death toll in a gruesome school shooting at a Texas elementary school rose to at least 19 students. Authorities said the gunman also killed two adults.
By nightfall, names of those killed during Tuesday’s attack at Robb Elementary School in the town of Uvalde began to emerge. One man at the civic center walked away sobbing into his phone “she is gone.” On the backside of the building, a woman stood by herself, alternately crying and yelling into her phone, shaking her fist and stamping her feet.
Manny Renfro said he got word Tuesday that his grandson, 8-year-old Uziyah Garcia, was among those killed.
“The sweetest little boy that I’ve ever known,” Renfro said. “I’m not just saying that because he was my grandkid.”
Renfro said Uziyah last visited him in San Angelo during spring break.
“We started throwing the football together and I was teaching him pass patterns. Such a fast little boy and he could catch a ball so good,” Renfro said. “There were certain plays that I would call that he would remember and he would do it exactly like we practiced.”
Fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles, 44, was remembered as a loving mother and wife.
“She was adventurous. I would definitely say those wonderful things about her. She is definitely going to be very missed,” said 34-year-old relative Amber Ybarra, of San Antonio.
Ybarra prepared to give blood for the wounded and pondered how no one noticed trouble with the shooter in time to stop him.
“To me, it’s more about raising mental health awareness,” said Ybarra, a wellness coach who attended the elementary school where the shooting happened. “Someone could possibly have seen a dramatic change before something like this happened.”
Lisa Garza, 54, of Arlington, Texas, mourned the death of her cousin, Xavier Javier Lopez, who had been eagerly awaiting a summer of swimming.
“He was just a loving 10-year-old little boy, just enjoying life, not knowing that this tragedy was going to happen today,” she said. “He was very bubbly, loved to dance with his brothers, his mom. This has just taken a toll on all of us.”
She also lamented what she described as lax gun laws.
“We should have more restrictions, especially if these kids are not in their right state of mind and all they want to do is just hurt people, especially innocent children going to the schools,” Garza said.
On social media, pictures of smiling children were posted, their families begging for information. Classes had been winding down for the year and each school day had a theme. Tuesday’s was Footloose and Fancy. Students were supposed to wear a nice outfit with fun or fancy shoes.
Adolfo Cruz, a 69-year-old air conditioning repairman, remained outside the school Tuesday night, waiting for word about his 10-year-old great-granddaughter, Eliajha Cruz Torres, whose whereabouts remained unknown to family.
Cruz drove to the scene after receiving a tearful and terrifying call from his daughter shortly after the first reports that an 18-year-old gunman had opened fire at the school. While he waited outside the school Tuesday night, his family was at the hospital and civic center waiting for any potential word on her condition.
Çruz called the waiting the heaviest moment of his life.
“I hope she is alive,” Cruz said. “They are waiting for an update.”
Federico Torres waited for news about his 10-year-old son Rogelio. He told KHOU-TV that he was at work when he learned about the shooting and rushed to the school.
“They sent us to the hospital, to the civic center, to the hospital and here again, nothing, not even in San Antonio,” Torres said. “They don’t tell us anything, only a photo, wait, hope that everything is well.”
Torres said he was praying that “my son is found safe … Please if you know anything, let us know.”
Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home, which is located across the street from Robb Elementary School, said in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening that it would be assisting families of the shooting victims with no cost for funerals.
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Hollingsworth reported from Mission, Kansas. Jamie Stengle contributed from Dallas. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/relatives-worry-mourn-in-wake-of-elementary-school-shooting/ | 2022-05-25T08:08:08Z |
- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Iowa, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Marshalltown, Iowa
- Mason City, Iowa
- Muscatine, Iowa
- Sioux City, Iowa
- West Burlington, Iowa
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. ("enCore" or the "Company") (TSXV: EU) (OTCQB: ENCUF) announced today that it has secured a uranium purchase sales agreement ("Agreement") with a United States ("U.S.") based nuclear power company, following a recent site visit to enCore's Texas operations. This agreement supports enCore's business strategy of building ISR (in-situ recovery) production in the United States at its South Texas uranium processing facility. The uranium sales agreement, the third such agreement executed by enCore, is a multi-year agreement commencing in 2025. It covers up to 600,000 pounds of U3O8 based on market pricing with a floor price that assures our costs of production are met in today's economic environment. The Agreement includes an inflation adjusted ceiling price higher than the current uranium spot market pricing providing the U.S. nuclear power plant assurance of cost certainty.
Paul Goranson, Chief Executive Officer of enCore Energy said, "With the supply chain disruptions for nuclear fuel resulting from serious geopolitical events, U.S. utilities need domestic supply to achieve greater certainty of supply. We truly appreciate the opportunity to produce domestically sourced uranium and provide the U.S. with a clean and reliable energy source. This agreement supports the Company's strategy to grow its production pipeline of ISR projects throughout the U.S."
"enCore is committed to a balanced portfolio of sales contracts with a portion of its production in defined agreements to ensure stability of operations while retaining a significant portion of production set aside to ensure participation in the upside of a rising spot market," added Goranson. "We are also very aware of rising inflationary pressures, so we are putting key expenditures behind us when they are more affordable."
enCore Energy's Rosita Plant, located approximately 60 miles from Corpus Christi, Texas, is a licensed, past-producing in-situ recovery ("ISR") uranium plant currently under modernization and refurbishment. With a completion deadline at the end of Q2/2022, the plant is on schedule and on budget to meet a 2023 production target. The Rosita Plant is designed to process uranium feed from multiple satellite operations, all located in the South Texas area and is 1 of the 11 licensed uranium processing plants in the United States, 2 of which are owned by enCore Energy.
With approximately 90 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the measured and indicated categories and 9 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the inferred category1, enCore Energy is the most diversified in-situ recovery uranium development company in the United States. enCore is focused on becoming the next uranium producer from its licensed and past-producing South Texas Rosita Processing Plant by 2023. The South Dakota-based Dewey Burdock project and the Wyoming Gas Hills project offer mid-term production opportunities with significant New Mexico uranium resource endowments providing long-term opportunities. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle.
For more information, visit www.encoreuranium.com.
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Proponents of clean energy and thinks tanks have long said it’s possible to reduce emissions and keep an economy growing. Now the latest report from the world’s top climate scientists says 18 countries have done just that, sustaining emissions reductions “for at least a decade” as their economies continued to grow.
The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) did not name the countries, citing inconsistency in the data.
But using figures from Global Carbon Project, which are not part of the report, The Associated Press found 19 nations where the pre-pandemic annual carbon dioxide emissions were at least 10 million metric tons less in 2019 than in 2010. They are the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, Ukraine, France, Spain, Greece, Netherlands, Mexico, Finland, Singapore, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, Romania and Sweden.
The IPCC identified three common factors for countries that have been able to decarbonize: They used less energy, transitioned away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and increased the energy efficiency of their products.
Such countries “can export a model that shows we can reduce emissions and still have high levels of well-being,” said Greg Nemet, a professor of energy and public policy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs. ”We can export policies that have played a role in achieving that.”
While the list of countries points a way forward, it also raises questions of equity. The United States, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom are among the largest contributors to historical carbon emissions. Their residents already have electricity and to a large degree, vehicles.
Nemet, who is also a lead author of the IPCC report, added that developed countries that have been historical contributors to climate change and have been able to decarbonize need to take a “leadership” role in helping developing countries do the same.
Historic emissions and discussions of responsibility are always discussed during U.N. climate conferences. But getting industrialized countries to agree on whether compensation for damages is warranted or how much they should pay to help poorer countries invest in green technologies, has all proved elusive.
The least developed countries in the world are estimated to have emitted just 3.3% of global greenhouse gases in 2019, Inger Andersen, executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, pointed out in a statement to the AP. Some experts note that developing countries often are forced to borrow money at higher rates of interest than developed nations, which can make large capital projects prohibitive.
“The 18 countries that have balanced emissions reduction and economic growth are indeed examples that give us hope for the future but… all developed nations have a historic responsibility to ensure that they lean in – whether on the Paris Accord targets of delivering $100 billion a year in climate finance, on ensuring poorer countries have access to technology and knowledge to make these shifts,” or by leading, making these transitions first, she said.
Michael Grubb, a lead writer on the IPCC report and professor of energy and climate change at the University College of London, said in the report that scientists ran economic and emissions scenarios to see what would happen globally at different levels of carbon pollution reduction. In nearly every scenario — including the “most aggressive” ones to cut carbon emissions — the global gross domestic product still nearly doubled by mid-century. Even in the scenario with the deepest emission cuts, GDP jumped 96%, Grubb said.
“The point is in practice, what we do in climate mitigation in macroeconomic terms is really going to be lost in the noise of the overall effectiveness of our economic policies,” he said.
Grubb said the IPCC report declined to name the 18 countries because the data for some counted only carbon dioxide while for others included all greenhouse gases. Baseline years also differed. Depending on the parameters, there are more nations that reduced emissions while growing their economies, he said.
Patricia Romero-Lankao, a senior scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and lead author of the portion of the IPCC report on national and subnational policies, said she’s optimistic. But she stressed how much more must be done to aid disadvantaged communities and regions in decarbonizing and repairing the impacts of climate change.
“This is not a technical problem,” she said. “We need to understand what they need, what challenges they face and how we can adapt our toolset to help us respond to that.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative on Monday for COVID-19, six days after she tested positive for the virus, and has been cleared to return to the White House on Tuesday.
Harris press secretary Kirsten Allen said Harris, who was prescribed the antiviral treatment Paxlovid last week, was negative on a rapid antigen test. Allen said Harris would continue to wear a “well-fitting mask while around others” in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines until through her tenth day after her positive test.
CDC guidance allows people to leave isolation on the sixth day after they tested positive, as long as they wear a mask around others. The White House exceeds those guidelines, requiring a negative rapid test before people who have been infected are allowed to return to the complex. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/harris-negative-for-covid-19-after-taking-antiviral-pill/ | 2022-05-03T11:09:39Z |
SHANGHAI, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VISEN Pharmaceuticals, an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine diseases, today announced positive top-line results from its pivotal phase 3 trial, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled trial that compared lonapegsomatropin (TransCon hGH), a once-weekly administered long-acting drug that delivers unmodified growth hormone, to a daily human growth hormone (hGH) in children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in China.
"The trial met its primary objective, demonstrating that lonapegsomatropin was observed to be non-inferior and, additionally, superior to the daily growth hormone on the primary endpoint of annualized height velocity (AHV) at 52 weeks. The AHV for lonapegsomatropin was significantly greater than the daily hGH (p=0.0010)." said Pony LU, CEO and Board Member of VISEN Pharmaceuticals.
Top-line results from the trial indicate that lonapegsomatropin was well-tolerated and with comparable safety to daily growth hormone. The safety profile of lonapegsomatropin in Chinese children with GHD was consistent with global data reported previously.
VISEN Pharmaceuticals plans to submit clinical data as part of its Biologic License Application (BLA) to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) when all preparation works are completed.
VISEN Pharmaceuticals has exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize lonapegsomatropin in Greater China. The drug is globally developed by Ascendis Pharma A/S and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Commission (EC) for pediatric growth hormone deficiency in August 2021 and January 2022, respectively.
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MIAMI (AP) — Parts of South Florida were experiencing road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday as a storm system that battered Mexico moves across the state.
Officials in Miami warned drivers about road conditions as many cars were stuck on flooded streets.
“This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Traveling during these conditions is not recommended. It’s better to wait. Turn around, don’t drown,” the city of Miami tweeted.
The city was towing stranded vehicles from flooder roadways.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm once known as Agatha in the Pacific Ocean will be known as Alex in the Atlantic Ocean basin, if it reaches tropical storm status.
At 11 a.m. EDT, a tropical storm warning was in effect for portions of the state’s east coast and the northwestern Bahamas. Bermuda was under a tropical storm watch.
The storm’s center was disorganized, but appeared to be reforming near the Florida east coast. The storm is expected to reach tropical storm strength off Florida’s eastern coast by Saturday night and is expected to strengthen through Monday as it moves away from Florida and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said most government services, such as bus routes and trains, planned to operate as normal over the weekend. Canal levels in South Florida have been lowered to minimize flooding from heavy rains.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began Tuesday. This is an unusually early start to the storm season but not unprecedented for Florida.
The National Hurricane Center predicts that rainfall up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) is possible in South Florida, including the Florida Keys. The storm is not expected to produce huge winds or major storm surge. But local flooding is likely. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/heavy-rain-expected-in-parts-of-florida-cuba-bahamas/ | 2022-06-04T19:48:14Z |
2-pound twin infants surrendered under Daniel’s Law
ANDERSON, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A set of twins was safely surrendered to a hospital in South Carolina under Daniel’s Law, according to the Department of Social Services.
The twin boys were taken in by officials at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson Thursday.
They were born July 11. One of the infants only weighed 2 pounds, 10.6 ounces, while the other weighed 2 pounds 2.2 ounces.
Under the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, Anderson County DSS said it took custody of the children, and the infants have been placed in a licensed foster home.
A permanency planning hearing will be held Oct. 20 at 10:30 am at the Anderson County Family Court.
According to DSS, these are the sixth and seventh infants surrendered in South Carolina so far this year.
Daniel’s Law provides a safe and legal option for people to surrender babies up to 60 days old. Anyone interested in learning more about the Safe Haven Act, also known as Daniel’s Law, can visit DSS’ website.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I did not like how easily individuals can contract a virus from contaminated surfaces and objects," said the inventor from Roselle, NJ. "I thought of this idea to help lower the risk of transmitting viruses through various objects while enhancing the sanitation process. I also believe my idea simultaneously protects a company's assets for customers and employees and creates a cost-effective solution from increasing labor cost."
He invented SANI-FOG that ensures any enclosed ambient airborne environment and all included near by surfaces and materials are free of viruses, germs, bacteria, diseases, etc. This patent-pending device could help provide peace of mind for all persons who use the enclosed areas. It would be effective for immediate disinfection and sanitation of confined spaces without the need for spraying specific areas with harmful chemicals. The device could be useful for homeowners, business owners, school administrators, health care facilities and more. Additionally, the unit could offer flexibility by being able to be produced in various sizes for various accommodations.
The original design was submitted to the New Jersey sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-NJD-2427, 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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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between January 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Netflix, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Leading residential brand and operating platform partners with Airbnb to promote flexibility and apartment monetization for Sentral residents via homeshare program
DENVER, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentral, the category-defining residential brand and operating platform building the world's largest flexible living community, today announces that it has partnered with Airbnb to allow qualifying Sentral residents to host their apartments exclusively on Airbnb. Officially launching on July 18, 2022, Sentral will offer its residents the opportunity to host their apartments on Airbnb across various Sentral communities, including Denver, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Miami and Scottsdale, with more to follow.
Known for its amenity-rich communities, Sentral, in partnership with Airbnb, offers its residents the opportunity to homeshare as a new community amenity in just a few simple steps. Sentral's Homeshare Manager helps residents manage their listing, rates, availability, and photography. Sentral and Airbnb both support aspects of hosting. For example, Airbnb offers guest screenings and provides AirCover for Hosts, a top-to-bottom protection program for Hosts. Sentral provides access to on-demand scheduled services, such as cleaning and maintenance and smart lock access control.
Qualifying residents will now be able to list their apartments on Airbnb as an opportunity to help earn extra money by sharing their space when they're out of town or for a local event, enabling them to capitalize on high-demand periods. To ensure and protect a sense of community at each Sentral property, residents are able to homeshare up to 150 nights per year, subject to local laws and restrictions.
"Flexible living is the new normal," said Jon Slavet, Chief Executive Officer at Sentral. "The Sentral Homeshare program enables our residents to safely and easily earn extra money while they travel, helping them defray their rent, and be an integral part of our communities. It's life on their terms."
"Airbnb has long supported and enabled building owners and their residents to benefit from home sharing. We're thrilled that Sentral—a unique company committed to flexible living—is unlocking the ability for more renters to have economic empowerment through hosting their home when they travel," said Jesse Stein, Head of Airbnb for Real Estate.
Hosting on Airbnb provides powerful economic benefits to Hosts. In 2021, the typical Host in the U.S. earned over $13,800, an increase of 85 percent over 2019. This isn't limited to existing Hosts - new Hosts in the U.S. also saw an increase in income in 2021, earning over $1.8 billion, up 34 percent from 20191.
Dedicated to the safety and security of their residents and communities, Airbnb's existing policies and coverage will apply to residents who host their Sentral apartment home on Airbnb. This is one of the many unique benefits and lifestyle perks that Sentral offers residents, including curated community and local explorer experiences, a resident referral program, exclusive travel benefits, a community app from Cobu, curated city travel guides, exclusive offers from retail and local partners, and more.
To learn more about Sentral's new Homeshare program in partnership with Airbnb, please visit: sentral.com/homesharing.
ABOUT SENTRAL
Sentral is the leading residential brand and operating platform that transforms Class-A multi-family assets into any length of stay — from a night, to a quarter, to a year+. Backed by ICONIQ Capital, Sentral is building the world's largest flexible living community that redefines the way people live, travel, and work. Offering both designer-furnished and unfurnished apartments with flexible lengths of stay, Sentral enables residents to live in or visit amenity-rich buildings in the nation's most coveted cities, including Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Scottsdale and Seattle, for any period of time. Sentral has assembled world-class partners in technology, hospitality, and multifamily to support the business with talent, resources, and best practices. Highgate, the Bozzuto Group and Ascendant Capital Partners are investors and active board members. To date, over $700MM has been invested in this innovative flexible living platform. Sentral.com @SentralLife
ABOUT AIRBNB
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals across over 220 countries and regions. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way. Providing hosted travel and the ability to live anywhere on a global scale, Airbnb has become a noun and a verb and most traffic to our platform remains organic. We will continue to invest in innovations that expand the travel market and lead the way in turning travel into a way of life.
1 Based on internal Airbnb data between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021.
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Woman attacked, killed by her own dog, coroner says
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A woman in South Carolina died after she was attacked by her own dog Thursday, according to the coroner’s office.
The Newberry County coroner said 45-year-old Erin Beach was killed in the attack.
Police received a 911 call from the home Thursday afternoon. When deputies and EMS arrived on scene, the coroner’s office said the dog was aggressive toward them as well, resulting in the death of the dog.
Investigators said they do not yet know what prompted the dog to attack its owner.
An autopsy for Beach is scheduled for this week. A necropsy for the dog has also been scheduled. The breed of the dog has not been confirmed.
The incident remains under investigation.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Enochian BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOB).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 26, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Enochian BioSciences, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Learn from Janet McCord, Ph.D., FT
MADISON, Wis., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Learn directly from internationally renowned thanatologist and former ADEC president
- Achieve 30 credit MS, Thanatology in two years or less with 100% online courses.
- Prepare to work in grief support in fields such as healthcare, education, counseling, or non-profit settings.
Beginning in the fall 2022 semester, Edgewood College will offer students the opportunity to receive a Master of Science in Thanatology and learn directly from internationally renowned thanatologist and author, Dr. Janet McCord. Dr. McCord served as President of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) from 2016-2017 and is a member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement.
Thanatology is the systematic study of dying, death, loss, grief, bereavement, life-threatening behavior, traumatic death, suicide, euthanasia, physician-assisted death and the associated anthropological, developmental, historical, ethical, legal, philosophical, educational, psychological, scientific, sociological, spiritual and theoretical elements. Those who have studied thanatology are knowledgeable about the dying and grieving process including evidence-based practices for family care, cutting-edge literature and research. The curriculum is aligned with the ADEC's Essential Body of Knowledge, and students can complete the program in two years or less.
"Edgewood is steeped in the Dominican values of compassion, justice, truth and partnership," says McCord. "Because this curriculum is both an academic and an applied curriculum that trains people to take what they learn and bring it forward to people and communities and patients and families, that embodies Edgewood's promise of connecting belief, learning and action."
The philosophy of the thanatology program at Edgewood is that dying, death, loss and grief are primarily human experiences with medical aspects, not merely medical events that affect humans. As the new thanatology program director at Edgewood College, McCord brings her experience as a thanatologist and suicidologist for nearly 30 years, having educated hundreds of master's level students around the world in graduate-level thanatology programs.
"Everybody dies and everybody grieves. And oftentimes, families just don't know how to cope with it. They need people to help them. And that's what we try to educate students to be able to do," says McCord. "Whether they are funeral directors, whether they're counselors or therapists or medical professionals, lots of people need to know about death and dying and grief and loss. If they have this kind of knowledge, it's easier for them to make families more comfortable, to help families make those difficult decisions and to walk the walk of grief. Thanatologists get the preparation in a program like the Master of Science Degree at Edgewood College to help those families."
The Master of Science in Thanatology program at Edgewood College will prepare students for employment or volunteer opportunities within a variety of settings in which care for the dying or grieving is important, including hospices, hospitals, faith communities, nonprofit organizations, organ and tissue procurement organizations, grief centers, funeral homes and academic settings. The curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to create, implement and provide nonmedical support services for the dying and the bereaved, including suicide prevention and postvention support services, as well as community death education.
To learn more, visit edgewood.edu. Enroll now — the Master of Science in Thanatology program is now accepting applications for the 2022 fall semester.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TCRT, DAO, EDU, PALT, and BILI.
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Company Targeted by 'BumbleBee', a Sophisticated Malware Loader
CAMBRIDGE, England, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today announced that a UK retailer used Darktrace's AI to stop a cyber-attack attempting to leverage 'BumbleBee', a new malware loader known to be used by Russia-based ransomware group Conti among other cyber-criminal entities.
The company, a major UK retailer founded over 20 years ago, was leveraging Darktrace's Self-Learning AI when it was targeted by a cyber-attack. The AI had established an evolving understanding of 'normal' for the company's operations in order to detect the subtle indicators of an emerging cyber-threat.
In the early hours of one morning in April, Darktrace's AI detected that an internal device was communicating unusually with multiple external endpoints. The AI began investigating the activity in real time and the company's security team were alerted to potentially malicious activity, enabling them to take the compromised device offline before malware could spread through the organization.
The AI was able to detect the activity without any need for new threat signatures or a feed of threat intelligence, while human analysis was then used to identify the explicit strain of malware. BumbleBee is believed to have replaced Conti's 'BazarLoader', which the Russia-based group infamously used to deploy ransomware. Loaders typically serve as the first stage of a cyber-attack, offering cyber-criminals the ability to deploy malicious code at scale, and serve as a bridgehead into compromised networks to push other malware, including ransomware.
"We've seen a dangerous surge in malware loader activity in recent months as attackers seek out new techniques that will avoid traditional methods of detection," commented Toby Lewis, Darktrace's Global Head of Threat Analysis. "These attack tools, particularly novel variants like BumbleBee, illustrate the need for cutting-edge technology like AI that understands the shades of grey in very complex systems. Defenders shouldn't have to wait for the release of threat indicators and threat intelligence before they are able to detect and respond to these attacks."
About Darktrace
Darktrace (DARK:L), a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 6,800 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. Darktrace's fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine's 'Most Influential Companies' for 2021.
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Recent Cars.com Surveys Conclude: In Current Seller's Market, Most Vehicle Trade-In Payouts Exceed Expectations by Thousands of Dollars for Consumers
CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS), the car-shopping marketplace, today released findings from a survey of consumers and auto dealers regarding rising vehicle resale values amid ongoing inventory challenges. An overwhelming 99% of surveyed dealers said they are paying more for trade-ins now than two years ago; almost 60% estimate an increased payout between 11% and 20%, and more than 1 in 3 dealers report paying over 20% more than two years ago.1
Consumer experiences support the dealer findings. Among those surveyed who traded in a vehicle in the last year, approximately two-thirds received a higher offer than expected. Sixty-three percent of consumers cited above-expectation values for mass-market models and 59% for luxury brands.2
What the Data Says
According to wholesale data from Accu-Trade, a Cars.com Inc. company, consumers can gain the highest resale value on vehicles that are electric or hybrid, best sellers in the market, from desirable manufacturers, sporty cars just in time for summer and, interestingly, full-size vans. Some of the most valuable used vehicles for resale right now include the 2018-21 model years of the following vehicles³:
Consumers looking to maximize the return on their current vehicle in this profitable market can sell safely to other individuals for free on Cars.com/sell or use its industry-leading marketplace to connect with and sell directly to nearly 20,000 dealers across the country. Consumers should check with their local dealership to find out which vehicles are most valuable in their local market.
"The ongoing inventory shortage has caused a broad ripple effect in market conditions. As new vehicles became more elusive, shoppers pivoted to the used-car market, pushing used-car prices up 37% in the first quarter," said Jenni Newman, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "Eager for quality inventory, dealers are making lucrative offers for popular vehicles maintained in good condition with low mileage. I sold one of my family's extra cars to our local dealership just as used-car prices were increasing, making 50% more on its sale than I would have before the pandemic. Today, I'm considering selling our second family car to capitalize on the high used-car prices."
Through its acquisition of Accu-Trade, CARS will continue adding features that facilitate fast and easy online consumer-to-consumer and consumer-to-dealer car sales, including instant offer capabilities in the near future. The tools create a seamless, trustworthy and digital experience for private sellers to safely trade in their vehicles to local dealerships.
Cars.com has a decades-long history of providing robust educational resources for car shopping consumers, including guidance on the pros and cons of private sale, dealer sale and dealer trade-in. For more information about selling or trading in a vehicle, visit Cars.com/sell.
1Cars.com dealer panel survey, April 18, 2022, 163 responses
2Cars.com consumer survey, April 11-14, 2022, 2,974 responses
³Accu-Trade internal data, April vs. March 2022
ABOUT CARS.COM
CARS is the leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions that connect car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 with the flagship marketplace Cars.com and headquartered in Chicago, the Company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing market, CARS enables dealerships and OEMs with innovative technical solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers, increase inventory turn and gain market share.
In addition to Cars.com, CARS brands include Dealer Inspire, a technology provider building solutions that future-proof dealerships with more efficient operations and connected digital experiences; FUEL, which gives dealers and OEMs the opportunity to harness the untapped power of digital video by leveraging Cars.com's pure audience of in-market car shoppers; DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform; automotive fintech platform CreditIQ and Accu-Trade a vehicle valuation and appraisal technology.
The full suite of CARS properties includes Cars.com™, Dealer Inspire®, FUEL™, DealerRater®, CreditIQ™, Accu-Trade.com™, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com™ and NewCars.com®. For more information, visit www.Cars.com.
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Inspired by the storied Gibson originals, the new Epiphone Power Players Les Paul and SG are elevated, premium beginner guitars that offer an ease in handling for learners.
Inspired by the storied Gibson originals, the new Epiphone Power Players Les Paul and SG are elevated, premium beginner guitars that offer an ease in handling for learners.
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Epiphone has debuted the first-ever youth-sized guitar collection, the Epiphone Power Players.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Epiphone, which has a guitar for every stage of a player’s career, unveiled recently the all-new Epiphone Power Players collection. The Epiphone Power Players collection offers classic Gibson Les Paul and SG guitar shapes in a high-quality, youth-sized guitars that are easy to play and an ideal learning or traveling guitar.
All Epiphone Power Players Les Paul and SG’s are accessorized with a guitar strap, cable and picks, and a gig bag. The Epiphone Power Players are available worldwide through authorized Epiphone dealers, and on www.Epiphone.com.
“The Epiphone Power Players Les Paul and SG is designed to be the solution for beginning youth musicians, parents and music teachers to kick-start a guitar playing journey — the first forever guitar,” Krista Gilley, director of brands at Gibson Brands, said. “The challenge was to solve for the earliest stage of playing — Epiphone’s First Stage — by building confidence for youth players with a product that is tailored to them in size and playability, while offering the thrill of playing the same iconic Gibson guitar body shapes they recognize their favorite artists play on the biggest stages around the world.
“Next, we solved the need for a high-quality and reliable beginning guitar that parents can trust and provided a solution for music teachers to offer an accessible Gibson Brands guitar to support their lessons and product recommendations. From the Gibson Labs, we are excited to introduce the Epiphone Power Players Collection to solve an array of needs in the market and inspire young guitarists everywhere.”
Epiphone debuted the first-ever youth-sized guitar collection, the Epiphone Power Players. Tested and approved by music teachers, the all-new Power Player collection is a quality built three-quarter-plus sized version of Gibson’s iconic Les Paul and SG guitar shapes. Teachers and parents can purchase the all-new Epiphone Power Players collection knowing they’re high-quality Epiphone guitars, with better sound and playability, that will inspire and build confidence in new players, keeping them more engaged as they learn the instrument.
The Epiphone Power Players Les Paul has a 22.73-inch scale length and a slightly smaller mahogany body, making it light, easy to play and an excellent choice for younger players. For more experienced players, the Epiphone Power Players Les Paul is an excellent travel guitar. The guitar sounds better and stays in tune longer than any other “student model” guitars due to its high-quality components and superb build quality. The bolt-on mahogany neck has a sculpted heel for improved upper fret access, and it is powered by a pair of authentic Epiphone humbuckers for rich, full Les Paul sound.
Every Epiphone Power Players Les Paul and SG package comes well-equipped with a gig bag, strap, picks, and a guitar cable. The Epiphone Power Players Les Paul and SG are available everywhere in an Ice Blue and Lava Red finish, a Dark Matter Ebony finish in both the Les Paul and SG is available exclusively on www.Epiphone.com.
For more than 140 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design with models like the Casino, the Texan, and Masterbilt Century Archtop Collection. Epiphone began as the “House of Stathopoulo” family business in Sparta in the 1870s and rose to fame during the jazz age in Manhattan before joining Gibson brands in 1957.
Epiphones have powered classic recordings by Les Paul, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones along with top artists like Peter Frampton, Gary Clark Jr., Tommy Thayer of KISS, and Lzzy Hale. Epiphone offers innovation, history and a lifetime guarantee. Whether learning a first song in the bedroom, or rocking an arena, Epiphone has always been there, for everyone, for every generation, for every stage. For more information, visit Epiphone.com or follow on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez, a podcast that recaps and celebrates the memoirs of female celebrities, just released a special episode featuring comedian Alison Leiby. Devantez has been recapping celebrity memoirs for years and had noticed a commonality between so many of these women: many had shared their stories of abortion and how they accessed health care when they needed it most. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Devantez and Alison discuss the topic and highlight many of the brave women who have shared their own abortion stories.
Devantez was compelled to record this special episode and says, "One of the greatest political weapons ever wielded is Shame. For years the political right has successfully weaponized Shame around abortion because keeping people silent, embarrassed, and hiding in the shadows is the only way to retain the power that doesn't belong to them," she says. She goes on to say, "Shame makes women take themselves out of the conversation; it makes abortion a difficult topic to cover on shows and in the news, because everyone feels they must tiptoe around it, which ensures inaction. In this moment of defeat, one of the best things we can do is talk openly about abortion, share stories, make jokes, cry if we need to, because simply talking about it is one of the most powerful things we can do."
The episode features a variety of clips that have aired on previous Celebrity Book Club episodes, which include stories from celebrities such as Sally Field, Viola Davis, Chelsea Handler, Reba McEntire, Sinéad O'Connor, and more.
"Every time someone can stand strong in their truth and share it, it allows others to do the same," says Devantez. "One of the ways to try and cure shame is to share your story so you can connect to others and realize you're not alone."
To listen to the episode featuring Alison Leiby, check out this special episode of Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez at https://www.chelsearosedevantez.com/celebrity-book-club/ or any outlet where podcasts are available.
About Chelsea Devantez: Chelsea Devantez is a Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, filmmaker, and podcast host who entered into an overall deal with 20th Television at the beginning of 2022. She is currently a Co-Executive Producer on the ABC, Gina Rodriguez-led comedy, Not Dead Yet. Prior to that, Chelsea was the Head Writer on Jon Stewart's Apple series, The Problem with Jon Stewart. She began her TV writing career writing for Jon Stewart for his never released HBO show. Since her first go-round with the host, Devantez has written on Girls5Eva, Bless this Mess, Abby's, and Comedy Central's The Opposition with Jordan Klepper. She has a feature in development with Rideback and Sony Screen Gems titled You've Met Your Match about her experience putting her mother-in-law on Tinder. Chelsea's short film, Basic, which she wrote, directed, and starred in, premiered at SXSW 2020 and was released on Amazon Prime. Basic is currently being developed as a feature with Marc Platt Productions, with Meredith Hagner attached to star, and is set to be Chelsea's directorial debut.
Chelsea will release her memoir with Hanover Square Press which is set to be published in Fall 2023. This essay collection is structured around each of the women who have shaped Chelsea's upbringing and career, from family members to celebrities to strangers.
About Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez:
In September 2020, Chelsea Devantez launched her podcast Celebrity Book Club which recaps and celebrates the memoirs of female celebrities. Since then, Celebrity Book Club has garnered over 3 million downloads and put out over 55 episodes, covering memoirs like Jessica Simpson's Open Book, Gabrielle Union's We're Going to Need More Wine, and Ronnie Spector's Be My Baby, and featuring guests like Stephanie Beatriz, Ashley Nicole Black, Melissa Fumero, Margaret Cho, Gabourey Sidibe, Cecily Strong, Jenni Konner, Leighton Meester, and Paul Scheer. Celebrity Book Club was the very first podcast chosen as an Apple Podcasts Spotlight feature, and is a mainstay of their Top 20 list for Books. The podcast is completely independent and has been supported by over 1k subscribers on Patreon since December 2021.
About Alison Leiby: Alison Leiby is a Brooklyn-based writer and comedian who recently debuted her one-woman comedy show, titled Oh God, a Show About Abortion, at the Cherry Lane Theatre. She was a co-producer on Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." She's written for Comedy Central's "The President Show" and "The Opposition with Jordan Klepper," and she also did punch-up on "Broad City." She also executive-produced Ilana Glazer's "Comedy Time Capsule" and Ilana's Amazon stand-up special, "The Planet is Burning." Other credits include Hulu's "Triumph Election Special" and Cartoon Network's "Teenage Euthanasia." Alison also co-hosts Irony Point's popular podcast "Ruined," with Crooked Media's Halle Kiefer.
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For the fifth consecutive year, Hard Rock® is honored for empowering women and creating a diverse working environment on the prestigious annual list
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is once again recognized by Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Women within the Travel & Leisure category for the fifth year in a row. Forbes partnered with world-leading market research company Statista to compile the annual list which surveyed 60,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees and pinpointed the companies they identified as most dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
"It is with great pride that Hard Rock continues to be recognized among the top companies actively making strides in diversity, equity & inclusion and be featured as a best employer for women," said Tracy Bradford, President of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services and Co-founder of Seminole & Hard Rock Women in Leadership internal mentoring program. "At Hard Rock, our mottos: All Is One and Love All, Serve All inspire us to champion our unique differences and celebrate our employees at all levels of the business with effective policies, programs and practices."
Hard Rock implemented a Women in Leadership program in 2016 that provides mentorship between junior and senior executives and provides tools for empowerment and knowledge in their career. Since its inception, over 1,000 female team members have participated in the mentorship program and/or a brand-hosted educational conference. Hard Rock has significantly grown its female leadership year over year, even amid the pandemic. Female representation in leadership positions have continued to grow, represented by a more than 26 percent increase for vice president positions and above and a 31 percent rise for managers and directors.
In the last year alone, female representation at the executive committee level has doubled, and the majority of these appointments are women of color. In January 2022, new workforce demographic dashboards also began allowing the company to track and report diversity progress as well as employee engagement.
In addition to its corporate headquarters, Hard Rock employs more than 45,000 team members among its corporate-owned cafe, hotel and casino locations globally. Hard Rock International works to improve lives, help communities and sustain the earth, infusing the power of music into all they do in over 70 countries around the world.
To view Forbes' full 2022 list of America's Best Employers for Women, please visit www.forbes.com/best-employers-women. Additional information on Hard Rock International and its mottos can be found by visiting www.hardrock.com.
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2022, Hard Rock was ranked the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the fourth consecutive year and the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes' Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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LONDON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mecobit Solar is a company serving globally with an emphasis on high-quality solar at an affordable price, we're dedicated to providing the best solar-powered systems. Based on system improvement and design, the Mecobit solar system users can use backup energy during a grid outage to help keep indispensable appliances running or power things like home appliances,dryer, pool pump or electric vehicle charger and even cryptocurrency mining rigs
Our Solar system products includes the following: Portable solar station, Solar Panel kits (complete), Solar Unit M4000.
With the improvement to our innovation comes our upgraded Solar System that powers our cryptocurrency miners and other existing miners. Some cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, are created by a process called proof of work which requires computers to "mine" the currency by solving complex puzzles. Powering those computers involves large amounts of electricity.
Bitcoin is infamous for wasting enough electricity to add 40 million tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere a year—but now, a growing cadre of miners around the world are developing green, and lucrative, new strategies worth a fortune all their own.
As the share of solar-powered hash rate seems likely to grow, many see the potential for renewable energy use in Bitcoin mining as a virtuous cycle —Mecobit which provides the unique incentives in cryptocurrency mining, which propel operations to leverage the cheapest power possible, will encourage more operations worldwide to convert to renewable energy sources, like solar.
And as governments agree to reduce levels of carbon emissions and introduce additional incentives like investment tax credits, it's possible that the share of mining operations using solar power will increase even more.
Solar power may be considered green and renewable, but also that there are significant problems with solar, including the limits of sunlight hours.
Shipping costs
As a consequence of this, Mecobit will pay for both shipping and import tariffs, enabling customers to acquire everything they require to get started with no further costs beyond the cost of the device itself.
About Mecobit
Established in 2015 with the goal of developing and marketing the world's solar powered cryptocurrency miners, which can use either Ethash, SHA-256 or Scrypt technology depending on the miner's preference. The company asserts that it was the very first solar powered cryptocurrency mining enterprise in the world. "We wanted to revolutionise the industry with the solar panels by providing more power at a more affordable price than was previously thought to be possible"-B. Franci (Founder).
Mecobit is headquartered in Chiswick High Road,London, England, and has offices in several other cities across the world, including the United States. The company's website, www.mecobit.com provides additional information on the company and its products.
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- Compelling 30% clinical benefit rate seen following treatment with bexmarilimab in heavily pre-treated, checkpoint inhibitor refractory patient population
- Analysis estimates 100% overall survival at 12-months for patients who experienced clinical benefit following treatment with bexmarilimab
- Biomarker analysis shows melanoma patients with low baseline levels of inflammatory cytokines in blood and high Clever-1 positivity in tumor are more likely to benefit from treatment with bexmarilimab and experience significant increases in serum interferon gamma (INFy) during treatment
TURKU, Finland and BOSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on building the future of immunotherapy by harnessing the power of the immune system to tackle cancer and inflammation, today announces that results from the melanoma cohort in the ongoing phase I/II MATINS (Macrophage Antibody to Inhibit Immune Suppression) trial, will be presented at the 18th Congress of the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO), being held in Seville, Spain, April 21 to April 23, 2022.
The melanoma cohort is one of the ten advanced treatment-resistant solid tumor types included in Part II (110 patients) of the MATINS study, which is investigating the potential of bexmarilimab, Faron's wholly-owned investigational precision cancer immunotherapy, as a monotherapy. Bexmarilimab targets tumor associated macrophages, which are known to be immunosuppressive, make up nearly 50% of the tumor mass, and limit the efficacy of currently approved cancer immunotherapies, including anti PD-1/L1. As previously communicated, melanoma is among five different tumor types from the original 10 studied to have shown the strongest clinical benefit rate (CBR = partial response or stable disease) – 30% – alongside gastric cancer (30%), cholangiocarcinoma (30%), hepatocellular carcinoma (40%) and breast cancer (40%), following treatment with bexmarilimab.
Data from 11 melanoma patients (including the full cohort of 10 patients in Part II and one additional patient with same dosing regimen from Part I) who were refractory to checkpoint inhibition are being presented at the congress. All patients were treated with 1mg/kg of bexmarilimab monotherapy, every three weeks. The median number of previous treatment lines was three, the median age of patients was 60.
- Of the 11 patients, four experienced clinical benefit – one patient had a partial response after two cycles of bexmarilimab (tumor growth reduced by 40% from baseline) but was discontinued before a confirmatory scan was performed. Three patients had stable disease (i.e., clinical benefit rate of 30% in Part II).
- Current estimates for 12-month survival in Part II melanoma cohort were 100% for the patients who experienced clinical benefit following treatment compared to 33.3% of non-CBR patients.
- A preliminary biomarker analysis including the melanoma cohort showed that patients with higher intra-tumoral Clever-1 positivity and low baseline levels of serum interferon gamma (IFNy) and tumor necrosis factor alpha were more likely to experience clinical benefit following treatment with bexmarilimab. Among those patients who experienced clinical benefit, a marked rise in serum IFNy levels was seen during treatment. IFNy is a necessary pro-inflammatory cytokine for response to checkpoint inhibitors like PD-1/L1, highlighting bexmarilimab's combination potential.
"This rate of clinical benefit is particularly striking when you consider these are heavily pre-treated patients, all of whom were refractory to currently approved checkpoint inhibitor therapy," said Marie-Louise Fjällskog, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Faron. "Bexmarilimab's ability to ignite an immune response in these patients means that it may serve as a catalyst for the immune system allowing initially checkpoint inhibitor resistant patients to become responsive to PD-1/L1 blockade."
"Additionally, the biomarker analysis among melanoma patients is consistent with our broader analyses and suggests that two cytokines, which can be measured by a standard blood test as part of a patient's routine care, could hold the key to understanding which patients will gain the greatest benefit from this novel immunotherapy. Knowing which patients are most likely to respond to treatment is key to both the development process and the successful roll out of new therapeutic approaches."
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About Bexmarilimab
Bexmarilimab is Faron's wholly-owned, investigative precision immunotherapy with the potential to provide permanent immune stimulation for difficult-to-treat cancers through targeting myeloid cell function. A novel anti-Clever-1 humanised antibody, bexmarilimab targets Clever-1 positive (Common Lymphatic Endothelial and Vascular Endothelial Receptor 1) tumour associated macrophages (TAMs) in the tumour microenvironment, converting these highly immunosuppressive M2 macrophages to immune stimulating M1 macrophages. In mouse models, bexmarilimab has successfully blocked or silenced Clever-1, activating antigen presentation and promoting interferon gamma secretion by leukocytes. Additional pre-clinical studies have proven that Clever-1, encoded by the Stabilin-1 or STAB-1 gene, is a major source of T cell exhaustion and involved in cancer growth and spread. Observations from clinical studies to date indicate that Clever-1 has the capacity to control T cell activation directly, suggesting that the inactivation of Clever-1 as an immune suppressive molecule could be more broadly applicable and more important than previously thought. As an immuno-oncology therapy, bexmarilimab has potential as a single-agent therapy or in combination with other standard treatments including immune checkpoint molecules. Beyond immuno-oncology, it offers potential in infectious diseases, vaccine development and more.
About MATINS
The MATINS (Macrophage Antibody To INhibit immune Suppression) study is a first-in-human open label phase I/II clinical trial investigating the tolerability, safety and efficacy of bexmarilimab in ten different hard-to-treat metastatic or inoperable solid tumour cohorts - cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, cutaneous melanoma, ER+ breast cancer, gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer, uveal melanoma, pancreatic cancer and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma - which are all known to host a significant number of Clever-1 positive tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs). The completed Part I of the trial dealt with tolerability, safety and dose escalation. The ongoing Part II is focused on identifying patients who show an increased number of Clever-1 positive TAMs and exploring safety and efficacy. Part III will be focused on assessing efficacy. Data from MATINS have shown that bexmarilimab has the potential to be the first macrophage immune checkpoint therapy. To date, the investigational therapy has been shown to be safe and well-tolerated, making it a low-risk candidate for combination with existing cancer therapies, and has demonstrated early signs of clinical benefit in patients who have exhausted all other treatment options.
About Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Faron (AIM: FARN, First North: FARON) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for medical conditions with significant unmet needs caused by dysfunction of our immune system. The Company currently has a pipeline based on the receptors involved in regulation of immune response in oncology, organ damage and bone marrow regeneration. Bexmarilimab, a novel anti-Clever-1 humanized antibody, is its investigative precision immunotherapy with the potential to provide permanent immune stimulation for difficult-to-treat cancers through targeting myeloid function. Currently in Phase I/II clinical development as a potential therapy for patients with untreatable solid tumors, bexmarilimab has potential as a single-agent therapy or in combination with other standard treatments including immune checkpoint molecules. Traumakine is an investigational intravenous (IV) interferon beta-1a therapy for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other ischemic or hyperinflammatory conditions. Traumakine is currently being evaluated in global trials as a potential treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and with the 59th Medical Wing of the US Air Force and the US Department of Defense for the prevention of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) after ischemia-reperfusion injury caused by a major trauma. Faron is based in Turku, Finland. Further information is available at www.faron.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement, are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ''believe'', ''could'', "should", "expect", "hope", "seek", ''envisage'', ''estimate'', ''intend'', ''may'', ''plan'', ''potentially'', ''will'' or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors' current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the Directors' current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In particular, the early data from initial patients in the MATINS trial may not be replicated in larger patient numbers and the outcome of clinical trials may not be favourable or clinical trials over and above those currently planned may be required before the Company is able to apply for marketing approval for a product. In addition, other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially include the ability of the Company to successfully licence its programmes within the anticipated timeframe or at all, risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets or other sources of funding, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward looking statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant AIM Rule requirements, in providing this information the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements or to advise of any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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Partners to Focus on Extracting Insights and Enabling Innovation from Unstructured Data
NEW YORK and SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, and NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloud-led, data-centric software company, today announced a global alliance to help customers transform their businesses by unlocking insights from data stored on premises, in the cloud and edge computing environments.
Under the alliance, Kyndryl and NetApp will collaborate to help customers across industries enhance and improve their ability to manage and extract business value from an avalanche of unstructured data including text-based documents, photos, audio and video files, IoT sensors and other sources.
Specifically, the partners will align Kyndryl's IT infrastructure and managed services expertise with NetApp's strong leadership with the top public clouds along with its edge-to-core-to-cloud scalability to create new solutions that enable companies to access, analyze and derive insights from data that sits across multiple platforms and multiple clouds.
"We're pleased to announce our strategic relationship with NetApp to help customers solve some of their most pressing data and IT challenges," said Elly Keinan, Group President, Kyndryl. "The combination of our respective expertise and technology leadership will enable companies in all industries to transition more and more of their critical applications to the cloud, while driving valuable insights from their unstructured data across IT modernization."
The companies will combine their respective expertise, based on over 15 years of collaborating to provide best-of-breed solutions, to develop innovative solutions that help customers more efficiently and effectively manage, analyze and optimize their data to inform and drive important business decisions.
"Increasingly the ability to manage and analyze large amounts of unstructured data in concert with traditional structured data is a key enabler of data-driven business transformation. NetApp's strategic partnership with Kyndryl enables joint delivery of critical data infrastructure services that will accelerate future innovation and business impact for customers and fast track cloud adoption," said George Kurian, CEO, NetApp. "This momentum and collective success within key industries made it clear it was time to elevate our relationship with Kyndryl and work together on solutions that address similar challenges in other data-centric market segments."
Kyndryl and NetApp also intend to co-design advanced storage infrastructure-as-a-service solutions to provide customers greater flexibility, versatility and value from the use of unstructured information and help companies derive business value from their data.
To help companies to better organize, manage and reap insights through enhanced data management, Kyndryl and NetApp will collaborate on new hybrid cloud solutions and services tailored and tuned to address industry-specific challenges, such as:
Automotive and manufacturing – fast-track processes and better understand customer preferences
Financial services – enhance customer satisfaction and deliver more targeted offerings
For more information about the Kyndryl and NetApp alliance, please visit: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/about-us/alliances
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. The company designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl' s nearly 90,000 employees serve over 4,000 customers in more than 60 countries around the world, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.
About NetApp
NetApp is a global cloud-led, data-centric software company that empowers organizations to lead with data in the age of accelerated digital transformation. The company provides systems, software and cloud services that enable them to run their applications optimally from data center to cloud, whether they are developing in the cloud, moving to the cloud, or creating their own cloudlike experiences on-premises. With solutions that perform across diverse environments, NetApp helps organizations build their own data fabric and securely deliver the right data, services and applications to the right people—anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.netapp.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
NETAPP, the NETAPP logo, and the marks listed at www.netapp.com/TM are trademarks of NetApp, Inc.
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Keeping our children safe from the unthinkable is all our responsibilities.
CHARLESTON, S.C., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning how to navigate childhood dilemmas or instill positive and confident qualities are important life skills best learned early on. Through their new picture book, Teach Me…. Safe Touch. Don't Touch (expertly created with children's voices), Authors Sharon and Kierra Linen, easily teach your child about the right and wrong ways/places to be touched by a predator BEFORE things progress. It contains safe, child friendly illustrations and information in which you can communicate to your precious little one.
Available for download here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GSQK5NN or visit https://www.AddyBee123.com to hear samples.
Interactive eBook available in both English & Spanish
Sadly, millions of children are sexually abused every day by someone they know, love, and trust. Unfortunately, many of these precious, innocent, little ones will never disclose the horrible crimes being committed against them. "Why is this?" you may ask. Here are just a few reasons: The child may be afraid of their abuser, embarrassed, or worst of all, the child may feel as though these acts of violations are normal because they began before he or she could even walk or speak. But with your help, we can protect one child at a time from sexual abuse…. starting with YOURS!
Other books in the AddyBee123 Collection include, My Place in the Sky, ABC Inspirations, and Billy the Bully. Also available soon, A Day with my Dad.
Authors Sharon & Kierra Linen weave poignant and valuable stories brimming with lessons of self-confidence, self-awareness, inspiration, and positivity. With their AddyBee123 collection, Linen & Linen skillfully broach both subjects that can be difficult discussions and those that spark joy. Families and educators of young children will welcome the invitation for discussion that this vibrant collection brings.
If you would like more information about author Sharon & Kierra Linen and the AddyBee123 collection, please visit www.AddyBee123.com and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GSQK5NN
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Barring a sudden, unexpected end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next month’s track and field world championships, which marks the largest international sports event since the end of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
An official from World Athletics said the federation is sticking with a ban of Russians and Belarusians from its events — a policy it adopted shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in February, with Belarus aiding the Russian cause.
Asked about the status of the Russians for the July 12-25 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, World Athletics referred The Associated Press to a March 1 statement that announced the ban. In it, federation president Sebastian Coe said the unprecedented sanctions “appear to be the only peaceful way to disrupt and disable Russia’s current intentions and restore peace.”
The three ensuing months have not brought peace, and Russian athletes have been largely absent from major competitions across the globe. The IOC recommended Russian and Belarusian athletes be excluded from international competitions and most sports have followed that advice.
Since 2015, Russia’s track federation has been under suspension as the result of a massive doping scandal that has rocked that country for the past decade. The result has been that Russian athletes who can prove they’re clean have been allowed to apply to compete as “neutral” athletes. At last year’s Olympics, 10 Russians were allowed in the track meet; at the world championships in 2019, 29 Russians competed.
But barring an unexpected change, there will be no Russians among the 1,800 or so athletes who will descend on Hayward Field in Eugene next month. The World Athletics Council meets in conjunction with the championships, though any changes it might make at that meeting would almost certainly be too late to allow the Russians into the event.
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5 things to know for April 5: Ukraine, Supreme Court, Covid, Immigration, Hate crimes
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Another round of extreme weather will hit the South this week, with tornadoes, damaging winds and hail expected today from Louisiana to North Carolina. Once this storm system passes, meteorologists say we’re still not in the clear though. Peak season for tornadoes across the entire US began this week and will last through June.
Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Ukraine
An increasing number of world leaders — including US President Joe Biden — are accusing Russian forces of committing “war crimes” in response to the images of mass civilian casualties on the outskirts of Kyiv. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the number of civilian casualties may be much higher in other cities liberated from Russian control. Meanwhile, new footage of the city of Mariupol shows the latest devastation, where Ukrainian officials say around 90% of residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed as a result of an intense bombardment. An evacuation convoy heading into the besieged city was also turned back by Russian forces, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said, complicating ongoing humanitarian efforts. Zelensky is set to address the United Nations Security Council later this morning, a spokesperson confirmed.
2. Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is expected to be confirmed as the first Black female Supreme Court justice later this week, after a bipartisan group of senators voted yesterday to advance her nomination. After the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-11, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for a vote to break the deadlock and send her nomination to the floor. Every Democrat and three Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine, Mitt Romney of Utah and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted in support of Jackson. Jackson, 51, sits on DC’s federal appellate court and had been considered the front-runner for the vacancy on the high court since Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement.
3. Coronavirus
The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to provide an additional $10 billion in Covid-19 assistance. While this is less than half of what the White House originally had requested, it would allow the Biden administration to purchase more vaccines, maintain testing capacity and continue ongoing research. But it does not include $5 billion for global Covid-19 aid, nor would it replenish the program that pays for testing, treating and vaccinating the uninsured. As for how it will be paid for, the deal would utilize unspent funds from the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which was enacted in March 2021. Separately, the CDC’s director announced a sweeping review of the nation’s lead public health agency yesterday to evaluate its structure, systems and processes.
4. Immigration
Three Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over the decision to end Trump-era pandemic restrictions at the US border. Former US President Donald Trump effectively blocked migrants from entering the US using a public health authority known as Title 42, which cited pandemic concerns to stop many migrants from crossing the border and seeking asylum in the US. The restrictions had been criticized by immigrant advocates, public health experts and even officials within the Trump administration who believed it to be driven by political motivations. On May 23, the Biden administration will lift the policy, teeing up a major battle with Republican lawmakers. In the meantime, the three states that filed the suit Sunday — Missouri, Arizona and Louisiana — said ending the Trump-era policies would result in “unmitigated chaos and catastrophe” at the border.
5. Hate crimes
A man who allegedly assaulted seven Asian women in New York City in February has been indicted on multiple hate crime charges, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced yesterday. During the attacks, Steven Zajonc, 28, allegedly injured six victims, resulting in bleeding cuts and bruises to their faces, and one victim was knocked unconscious and treated for a concussion, prosecutors said. Hate crimes against Asians increased so much during the Covid-19 pandemic that the New York Police Department created an Asian Hate Crime Task Force. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says it has 27 open cases related to anti-Asian crimes, while the NYPD has recorded 158 incidents of hate crimes against Asians between March 2020 and December 2021.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
NCAA men’s basketball championship
Whew, that was a game for the books! Kansas beat North Carolina in a slim 72-69 victory to earn its 4th NCAA championship title.
The Bidens will host a White House wedding reception for their granddaughter in November
Imagine being a guest and hearing “Secret Service agents will escort you to table 5.” So elegant and exclusive!
Kanye West drops out of Coachella
A source close to West said he does not want to take the stage in the midst of his divorce battle with Kim Kardashian and other ongoing feuds.
Shanghai to New York in just a couple of hours?
It’s very possible if you fly in a hypersonic space plane!
Tokyo’s iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
This eye-catching structure, which once offered a futuristic vision of urban living, recently fell into major disrepair.
TODAY’S NUMBER
9.2%
That’s how much of Twitter’s stock Elon Musk recently purchased, according to a filing yesterday, making him the largest shareholder in the company. Musk did not disclose what he paid for the shares, but his stake was worth nearly $3 billion based on Friday’s closing price. Musk did not reveal his reasoning behind the purchase or any plans for the company, but he has been a high-profile critic of Twitter policies in the past. The move could signal an effort by Musk to take a more active role in the way Twitter operates.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“For the first time in human history, we’re not going to have access to the night sky in the way that we’ve seen it.”
— Samantha Lawler, an assistant professor of astronomy at the University of Regina in Canada, on satellite pollution threatening to alter our view of the night sky. Lawler predicts that in less than a decade, 1 out of every 15 points of light in the night sky will be a moving satellite.
TODAY’S WEATHER
Check your local forecast here>>>
AND FINALLY
Where does your favorite coffee actually come from?
Enjoying your cup of coffee this morning? If you like major brands such as Starbucks, Dunkin’ or McDonalds, check out this quick animated map showing where the beans likely originated. (Click here to view)
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, 4 other lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House panel issued subpoenas Thursday to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and four other GOP lawmakers in its probe into the violent Jan. 6 insurrection, an extraordinary step that has little precedent and is certain to further inflame partisan tensions over the 2021 attack.
The panel is investigating McCarthy’s conversations with then-President Donald Trump the day of the attack and meetings the four other lawmakers had with the White House as Trump and his aides worked to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Subpoenas for McCarthy, R-Calif., and Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, Andy Biggs of Arizona and Mo Brooks of Alabama come as the investigation is winding down and as the panel prepares for a series of public hearings this summer.
After the announcement, McCarthy, who aspires to be House speaker if Republicans take the majority in midterm elections, told reporters that “I have not seen a subpoena” and that his view on the committee has not changed since they asked for his voluntary cooperation earlier this year.
“They’re not conducting a legitimate investigation,” McCarthy said. “Seems as though they just want to go after their political opponents.”
The panel had previously asked for voluntary cooperation from the five men, along with a handful of other GOP lawmakers, but all of them refused to speak with the panel, which debated for months whether to issue the subpoenas.
“Before we hold our hearings next month, we wished to provide members the opportunity to discuss these matters with the committee voluntarily,” said Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic chairman of the panel. “Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and we’re forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning January 6th.”
Congressional subpoenas for sitting members of Congress, especially for a party leader, have little precedent in recent decades, and it is unclear what the consequences would be if any or all of the five men decline to comply. The House has voted to hold two other noncompliant witnesses, former Trump aides Steve Bannon and Mark Meadows, in contempt, referring their cases to the Justice Department.
In announcing the subpoenas, the Jan. 6 panel said there is historical precedent for the move and noted that the House Ethics Committee has “issued a number of subpoenas to Members of Congress for testimony or documents,” though such actions are generally done secretly.
McCarthy has acknowledged that he spoke with Trump on Jan. 6, 2021, which happened as Trump’s supporters were beating police outside the Capitol and forcing their way into the building. But he has not shared many details. The committee requested information about his conversations with Trump “before, during and after” the riot.
McCarthy took to the House floor after the rioters were cleared and said in a forceful speech that Trump “bears responsibility” for the attack and that it was the “saddest day I have ever had” in Congress — even as he went on to join 138 other House Republicans in voting to reject the election results.
The GOP leader soon made up with Trump, though, visiting him in Florida and rallying House Republicans to vote against investigations of the attack.
The other four men were in touch with the White House for several weeks ahead of the insurrection, talking to Trump and his legal advisers about ways to stop the congressional electoral count on Jan. 6 to certify Joe Biden’s victory. Several of their efforts were detailed in texts released to the committee by Meadows, who was Trump’s chief of staff at the time.
“These members include those who participated in meetings at the White House, those who had direct conversations with President Trump leading up to and during the attack on the Capitol, and those who were involved in the planning and coordination of certain activities on and before January 6th,” the committee said in a release.
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Medical device leader hosting annual symposium to advance education and awareness of medially stabilizing techniques in total knee arthroplasty
ARLINGTON, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroPort Orthopedics, a global leader in orthopedic devices and technologies, today announces that it will be hosting its first annual Global Medial-Pivot Symposium in Chicago from October 13-15, 2022. This event will focus on the latest scientific findings and research on medial pivot designs with keynote sessions presented by surgeons from around the globe.
The global knee market is moving toward the adoption of medial pivot designs due to their positive outcomes, including improved patient experience, accelerated recovery, faster return to functional activities, and long-term survivorship. As a pioneer of the medial pivot philosophy, MicroPort Orthopedics has appointed Lowry Barnes, MD and Scott Banks, Ph.D. as symposium co-chairs. Barnes and Banks will facilitate sessions during the symposium alongside key faculty to expand on these advantages, consider the pros and cons of other surgical techniques, discuss unique advantages for patients, and take a forward-looking approach to innovations and technologies impacting total knee arthroplasty.
"This symposium will bring together many of the top orthopedic surgeons and medical device professionals in the world for two days of focused, strategic conversation on how we can continue to build upon this popular and proven method of total knee surgery, bettering overall outcomes for the future," said Dr. Lowry Barnes. "I've seen firsthand the benefits of this medially stabilizing technique and look forward to sharing insights and takeaways and learning from others in the field of how to better use it in my practice."
"I have spent my entire career working with surgeons to better understand and to better treat patients with joint diseases. I am encouraged that we can now demonstrate direct links between knee mechanics and TKA patient outcomes," said Scott Banks. "We see knee designs and surgical techniques that provide appropriate joint stability lead to measurably enhanced outcomes, activity levels and patient satisfaction. It is an exciting time to work in the field of knee arthroplasty, and to pursue the advances that will make a replaced knee a commonly 'forgotten joint'."
MicroPort Orthopedics offers various products and techniques to help patients receiving total hip and knee replacements achieve Full Function, Faster. For more information or to register, email learn@ortho.microport.com.
MicroPort Orthopedics leverages extensive experience in orthopedics and excellent clinical results to improve patient outcomes and drive provider satisfaction across the globe. The mission of MicroPort Orthopedics is to become the trusted partner of healthcare professionals who share a belief that hip and knee replacements of the past are not good enough for the patient today. In partnership with surgeons, MicroPort helps patients get back on their feet quickly. With a focus on innovation combined with demonstrated capability to deliver the resources of an industry leader, MicroPort Orthopedics is helping patients worldwide achieve full function faster each and every day. To learn more, visit www.microportortho.com.
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2 men banned from hunting after Yellowstone grizzly poached
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two Idaho men have been sentenced to jail time and banned from hunting for years after pleading guilty to poaching a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said in a press release that Rex Baum of Ashton pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in connection with the female grizzly’s death last year. He was ordered to serve 3 days in jail and was banned from hunting for a decade. Baum’s son, Jared Baum, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and banned from hunting for life after pleading guilty to a felony in connection with the incident. Fish and Game officers discovered the grizzly’s carcass last spring. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/20/2-men-banned-from-hunting-after-yellowstone-grizzly-poached-2/ | 2022-04-20T23:26:53Z |
Cookies sold at Target recalled due to possible wire pieces
(CNN) - A popular snack item sold at Target is being pulled from store shelves for safety-related concerns.
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. announced a voluntary recall of its 44-ounce Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies. The cookies come in a clear plastic container shaped like a bear and were sold nationally in Target stores.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the products in question might contain small metal fragments.
The recall only affects products with a specific best by date, lot numbers and time stamps. This information can be found printed on the back side of the jug on the product label, below the nutritional panel.
The best by date in question is 21FEB2023 with jug and case lot numbers of Y052722 and a time stamp between 15:00 to 23:00. The UPC code is 085239817698.
Consumers who bought these cookies are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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STAMFORD, Conn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantu Elevate, the brand-owned initiative and entrepreneurship accelerator program from award-winning multicultural hair and skincare brand, Cantu Beauty, together with BrainTrust Founders Studio (BTFS), the beauty and wellness membership platform for Black founders, has selected the 2022 Cantu Elevate $20,000 grant winner: Ezinne Iroanya, founder and CEO of SKNMUSE, a skin and body care brand that prioritizes "elevating the beauty experience for Black women" while utilizing clean ingredients as well as clean beauty practices adopted from West Africa.
"Black founders are filled with ideas and dreams that sometimes die with them," Ezinne Iroanya, founder and CEO of SKNMUSE explains. "That is why initiatives like Cantu Elevate and BrainTrust Founders Studio are important. They provide resources for companies like mine to thrive on fertile soil."
Each founder in the competition participated in masterclasses led by Cantu and its partner agencies — BrainTrust, The Sasha Group, and Reddish — to strengthen their business and marketing acumen and subsequently grow their budding businesses. The finalists then advanced in the selection process through their engaging pitches presented live and virtually at the BTFS Founders House last weekend in New Orleans. Cantu and BTFS awarded finalists Rachel Lambo, founder of Sade Baron, and Kim Roxie, founder of Lamik Beauty, $10,000 grants, in addition to $1,000 grants to the remaining five competitors for their participation, for a total of $45,000 awarded throughout the program.
The 2022 Cantu Elevate winner Ezinne Iroanya will join Dametria Kinsley, Vice President of Global Marketing at Cantu Beauty for the BTFS B School: Business of Beauty Summit in Atlanta this October to share how her business has expanded with the support of Cantu Elevate and supporting agencies.
"Exposure is everything." says Dametria Kinsley, Vice President of Global Marketing at Cantu Beauty. "Cantu is proud to help expose Black Female Founders to the tools and resources that have helped us grow over the years. The ultimate goal is to build better business ecosystems to support and shape the future of beauty, which is more diverse and female-led than it has ever been before."
Cantu Elevate is just one of Cantu Beauty's commitments to elevate their communities through bespoke events, programming, and both financial and intellectual resources. Last year, the brand began a multi-year relationship with nonprofit Gyrl Wonder, to support Black and Latina communities by nurturing the next generation of female leaders from curl to toe. The partnership continues this year with Gyrl Wonder's #GyrlGetHired programming, powered by Cantu.
To learn more about each Cantu Elevate finalist, follow Ezinne Iroanya (@sknmuse), Rachel Lambo (@sadebaron), and Kim Roxie (@lamikbeauty) on Instagram. Additionally, follow Cantu Beauty on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to learn more about the brand's full collection of products for all the styles you rock and BrainTrust Founders Studio (@btfoundersstudio) for more information on membership and programming.
It's Cantu Beauty's mission to celebrate you in all your glory. Whether you're rocking coils, curls, waves, or straight tresses, Cantu designs products specifically with you and your hair's versatility in mind. Cantu's collection of award-winning products is inspired by beautifully textured hair to help you achieve any look you desire. With a one-of-a-kind formula, Cantu helps achieve everything from cutting-edge looks to classic styles. Cantu Beauty is a part of PDC Wellness & Personal Care. For more information, visit pdcwellness.com.
Through community, education, mentorship and, where appropriate, venture capital, BrainTrust Founders Studio is creating an ecosystem toward winning for Black founders of beauty and wellness companies. Founded by Kendra Bracken-Ferguson (@kendrabrackenferguson), BrainTrust Founders Studio supports beauty and wellness founders at all stages of their journey– from start to growth to acceleration by providing access to key partners, retail, service providers and programming. Alongside the studio and agency, BrainTrust recently launched BrainTrust Fund 1 to further invest in qualifying founders.
MEDIA CONTACT
Reddish
cantuteam@reddishagency.com
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Jackson boys tennis team beats GlenOak; Marlington, West Branch softball falls to Ursuline
BOYS TENNIS
Jackson 4, GlenOak 1
Singles: Wiles (GO) d. Kelley 6-3, 6-4; Immel (J) d. Marginean 6-2, 6-2; S.Nagajothi (J) d. Fellada 6-0, 6-0. Doubles: Vassas-Mitri (J) d. Fink-Charles 6-2, 6-1; Tripathy-Sutula (J) d. Wolfe-Arway 6-2, 6-0. Records: GlenOak 4-1.
SOFTBALL
Ursuline 15, Marlington 7
Sunday
Ursuline - 320 - 511 - 3 — 15 - 15 - 1
Marlington - 303 - 002 - 0 — 7 - 13 - 3
W: Opalick. L: Bailey 0-1. HR: Miller (M). Notes: Faith Savage (M) 3-for-4. Audrey Miller (M) HR, 2B. Records: Marlington 4-1.
Ursuline 10, West Branch 4
Sunday
Ursuline - 140 - 021 - 2 — 10 - 12 - 1
West Branch - 200 - 100 - 1 — 4 - 5 - 4
W: Ogden. L: McKay. HR: Ogden (U) 2. Notes: Ragon Greeneison (WB) 2-for-4, Ryley Pittman (WB) RBI. Records: Ursuline 4-0; West Branch 5-1.
More:Blaze Fichter, Noah Johnson give Hoover boys track and field team solid 1-2 punch in mile
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY
HIGH SCHOOL
BASEBALL
St. Ignatius at Jackson, 5
Perry at Hoover, 5
Green at GlenOak, 5
Lake at McKinley, 5
Massillon at Louisville, 5
Hoban at Central Catholic, 5
Canton South at Minerva, 5
West Branch at Alliance, 5
Salem at Carrollton, 5
East Canton at Sandy Valley, 5
Southeast at Lake Center, 5
SOFTBALL
Jackson at Green, 5
Lake at Perry, 5
Hoover at McKinley, 5
BOYS TENNIS
Jackson at Walsh Jesuit, 4
Green at Hoban, 4
Louisville at GlenOak, 4
Hoover at Strongsville, 4:15
Coventry at McKinley, 4:15
Kidron Central Christian at Perry, 4:30
Tallmadge at Lake, 4:30 p.m.
BOYS LACROSSE
Lake at St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6
Hoover at Louisville, 7
Green at Solon, 7
GIRLS LACROSSE
Louisville at GlenOak, 6
Lake at Cardinal Mooney, 6:30
St. Joseph Academy at Jackson, 7
Hathaway Brown at Hoover, 7
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Jackson at Villa Angela-St. Joseph, 7
TRACK AND FIELD
GlenOak at Lake, 4:30
Jackson at Perry, 4:30
West Branch at Alliance, 4:30
Canton South at Minerva, 4:30
Salem at Carrollton, 4:30
Fairless, Manchester at Northwest, 4:30
CVCA at Tuslaw, 4:30
Claymont. Garaway at East Canton, 4:30
Conotton Valley, Hiland, Strasburg at Sandy Valley, 4:30
Malvern, Ridgewood, Tusky Central Catholic at Newcomerstown, 4:30
McKinley at Green, 5
Louisville at Dover, 5
Mogadore at Lake Center Christian, 5
COLLEGE
BASEBALL
John Carroll at Mount Union (DH), 1
MEN’S LACROSSE
Walsh at Lake Erie, 7
Wilmington at Mount Union, 7
MEN’S TENNIS
Mount Union at Baldwin Wallace, 3
WOMEN’S GOLF
Malone, Walsh at Cav Classic (Glenmoor Country Club)
More:Massillon Tigers receiver Ardell Banks commits to play football at University of Toledo
WEDNESDAY
HIGH SCHOOL
BASEBALL
Marlington at Jackson, 5
Hoover at Perry, 5
GlenOak at Green, 5
McKinley at Lake, 5
Louisville at Massillon, 5
Minerva at Canton South, 5
Alliance at West Branch, 5
Fairless at Northwest, 5
Tuslaw at CVCA, 5
Malvern at East Canton, 5
Sandy Valley at Claymont, 5
SOFTBALL
McKinley at Jackson, 5
Hoover at Perry, 5
GlenOak at Green, 5
BOYS TENNIS
GlenOak at Hoover, 4:15
McKinley at Perry, 4:30
Green at Lake, 4:30
GIRLS LACROSSE
GlenOak at St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6
COLLEGE
MEN’S TENNIS
Walsh at Northwestern Ohio
SOFTBALL
Mount Union at John Carroll (DH), 3 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/04/11/april-11-stark-county-area-high-school-sports-box-scores-upcoming-area-sports-schedule/7282803001/ | 2022-04-12T04:40:11Z |
DALLAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond J Properties announces Grand Opening Land Sale Event for private lakefront community, Stillwater Shores, on July 30th, 2022. Stillwater Shores is a 221-acre development located just 60 minutes from Dallas, TX on Richland-Chambers Reservoir.
This gated community features 1 to 8 acre properties with prices starting at $69,900. Properties feature rolling pasture, mature hardwoods, ponds, and panoramic views. The community features a private gated entrance, paved roads, underground utilities, high-speed internet, event pavilion and community boat docks.
These lakefront properties are the perfect spot to build your retirement home, getaway home, and it's a great investment!
Visit www.stillwatershorestx.com to learn more and schedule your priority appointment.
Appointments are required for the July 30th Land Sale Event. Call 833-499-1424 today to schedule your appointment.
Diamond J Properties specializes in creating communities in Texas. With over 80 years of combined experience in real estate acquisition, development, marketing and sales, our team knows what it takes to create communities where people will be proud to call home. We make it easy to build your dream home in Texas by putting in the necessary infrastructure including paving roads, electricity, water, permitting, wildlife exemptions etc.
Learn more about Diamond J Properties: https://www.diamondjproperties.com/
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BEIJING, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jianpu Technology Inc. ("Jianpu," or the "Company") (NYSE: JT), a leading independent open platform for the discovery and recommendation of financial products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights:
- The credit card volume and number of domestic loan applications for recommendation services respectively increased by 33.3% to approximately 1.2 million and 43.3% to approximately 4.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared with the same period of 2021. As a result, total revenues from recommendation services for the second quarter of 2022 increased by 37.8% to RMB204.7 million (US$30.6 million) from RMB148.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 37.0% to RMB22.8 million (US$3.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB36.2 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to the impact of COVID-19 on our cooperation with customers, as well as our product adjustments.
- Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 187.0% to RMB37.6 million (US$5.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB13.1 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to the growth of insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
- Loss from operations was RMB35.9 million (US$5.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB69.5 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 13.5% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 35.1% in the same period of 2021. The improvement of loss from operations was mainly attributable to an increase in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvement and cost optimization.
- Net loss was RMB35.9 million (US$5.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB44.5 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 13.5% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 22.5% in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net loss[1] was RMB32.2 million (US$4.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared with Non-GAAP adjusted net loss[1] of RMB40.6 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin[1] was 12.1% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 20.5% in the same period of 2021.
First Half Year 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights:
- The credit card volume and number of domestic loan applications for recommendation services respectively increased by 31.3% to approximately 2.1 million and 57.7% to approximately 8.2 million in the first half year of 2022 compared with the same period of 2021. As a result, total revenues from recommendation services for the first half year of 2022 increased by 36.8% to RMB348.8 million (US$52.1 million) from RMB254.9 million in the same period of 2021.
- Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 31.9% to RMB43.0 million (US$6.4 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB63.1 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to the impact of COVID-19 on our cooperation with customers, as well as our product adjustments.
- Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 216.9% to RMB80.8 million (US$12.1 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB25.5 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to the growth of insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
- Loss from operations was RMB90.5 million (US$13.5 million) in the first half year of 2022, compared with RMB136.7 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 19.1% in the first half year of 2022, compared with 39.8% in the same period of 2021. The improvement of loss from operations was mainly attributable to an increase in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvement and cost optimization.
- Net loss was RMB89.0 million (US$13.3 million) in the first half year of 2022, compared with RMB95.8 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 18.8% in the first half year of 2022, compared with 27.9% in the same period of 2021.
- Non-GAAP adjusted net loss[1] was RMB82.9 million (US$12.4 million) in the first half year of 2022, compared with Non-GAAP adjusted net loss[1] of RMB90.0 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin[1] was 17.5% in the first half year of 2022, compared with 26.2% in the same period of 2021.
Mr. David Ye, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jianpu, commented, "In the second quarter, we saw a further recovery in total revenues at a healthy growth rate of 33.9% year-over-year despite a more challenging macro environment triggered by the rolling COVID-19 lockdowns across the country. The solid results were primarily driven by our diversification strategy, strong omnichannel marketing capabilities, continued operating efficiency improvements, and disciplined cost optimization. Our diversification strategy enhanced our business resilience and our omnichannel marketing capabilities continued to lead the market, enabling the digital transformation of the financial industry and other industries. With our solid business expansion and operational efficiency improvement, our overall ROI[2] continued to improve by 8 percentage points in the first half of 2022, compared with the second half of 2021. Also, as we continued to fine-tune our cost structure and better utilize the company's resources to enhance overall productivity, our operating loss for the second quarter of 2022 further reduced significantly by 48.4% year-over-year."
"Our second-quarter results highlight our relentless efforts in growing our scale and improving efficiency. Our revenues from recommendation services increased by 37.8% year-over-year, and revenues from advertising, marketing services and other services were up 187.0% year-over-year. With the continued optimization of our cost structure and improvement in productivity, our net loss reduced by 19.3% year-over-year to RMB35.9 million in the second quarter. Our net loss margin improved by 9 percentage points compared with the same period in 2021. We will continue to implement our cost optimization measures and strive for a balance between growth and efficiency," said Oscar Chen, Chief Financial Officer of Jianpu.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2022 increased by 33.9% to RMB265.1 million (US$39.6 million) from RMB198.0 million in the same period of 2021.
Total revenues from recommendation services increased by 37.8% to RMB204.7 million (US$30.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB148.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from recommendation services for credit cards increased by 36.0% to RMB138.2 million (US$20.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB101.6 million in the same period of 2021. Credit card volume in the second quarter of 2022 increased by 33.3% to approximately 1.2 million from 0.9 million in the same period of 2021. The average fee per credit card were RMB113.4 (US$16.9) and RMB112.9 in the second quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenues from recommendation services for loans increased by 41.5% to RMB66.5 million (US$9.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB47.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of loan applications on the Company's platform. The number of domestic loan applications on the Company's platform was approximately 4.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, representing a 43.3% increase from that in the same period of 2021. The average fee per domestic loan application increased to RMB15.4 (US$2.3) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB14.1 in the same period of 2021, which stemmed from a more optimized product revenue mixture.
Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 37.0% to RMB22.8 million (US$3.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB36.2 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on our cooperation with customers, as well as our product adjustments.
Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 187.0% to RMB37.6 million (US$5.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB13.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the growth of the Company's insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
Cost of promotion and acquisition[3] increased by 41.4% to RMB191.8 million (US$28.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB135.6 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to the growth of the Company's revenues from recommendation services and insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
Cost of operation decreased by 21.5% to RMB20.4 million (US$3.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB26.0 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreases in software development and maintenance costs, data acquisition costs related to the big data and system-based risk management services and depreciation expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 11.7% to RMB33.2 million (US$5.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB37.6 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses, partially offset by an increase in call center outsourcing expenses.
Research and development expenses decreased by 11.5% to RMB29.3 million (US$4.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB33.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses resulting from the Company's continued efforts in cost optimization.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 25.3% to RMB26.3 million (US$3.9 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB35.2 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to decreases in professional fees and share-based compensation expenses.
Loss from operations was RMB35.9 million (US$5.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB69.5 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 13.5% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 35.1% in the same period of 2021. The decrease in operating loss was mainly attributable to an increase in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvement and cost optimization.
Others, net decreased by 94.5% to RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB25.6 million in the same period of 2021. The Company recognized an impairment loss of RMB7.8 million on equity investments and an investment gain of RMB6.1 million resulting from the deconsolidation of one of its subsidiaries[4] in the second quarter of 2022; while the Company recognized a realized investment gain of RMB25.4 million from the investment in Conflux Global, a decentralized applications block-chain solution provider, in the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss was RMB35.9 million (US$5.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022 compared with RMB44.5 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 13.5% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 22.5% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss[1], which excluded share-based compensation expenses, investment impairment loss and investment gain of deconsolidation of subsidiaries, was RMB32.2 million (US$4.8 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB40.6 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin[1] was 12.1% in the second quarter of 2022 compared with 20.5% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA[5], which excluded share-based compensation expenses, investment impairment loss, investment gain of deconsolidation of subsidiaries, depreciation and amortization, interest income and expenses, and income tax benefits from net loss, for the second quarter of 2022 was a loss of RMB29.4 million (US$4.4 million), compared with a loss of RMB36.6 million in the same period of 2021.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and time deposits of RMB673.2 million (US$100.5 million), and working capital of approximately RMB377.4 million (US$56.3 million). Compared to those as of December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, restricted cash and time deposits and short-term investment decreased by RMB89.6 million, which was primarily attributable to net cash outflow due to the deconsolidation of one of the Company's subsidiaries[4] and net cash used in operating activities, partially offset by net cash inflow from financing activities.
First Half Year 2022 Financial Results
Total revenues for the first half year of 2022 increased by 37.6% to RMB472.6 million (US$70.6 million) from RMB343.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Total revenues from recommendation services increased by 36.8% to RMB348.8 million (US$52.1 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB254.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from recommendation services for credit cards increased by 31.1% to RMB235.8 million (US$35.2 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB179.8 million in the same period of 2021. Credit card volume in the first half year of 2022 increased by 31.3% to approximately 2.1 million from 1.6 million in the same period of 2021. The average fee per credit card were RMB111.3 (US$16.6) and RMB109.6 in the first half year of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenues from recommendation services for loans increased by 50.6% to RMB113.1 million (US$16.9 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB75.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to an increase in the number of loan applications on our platform. The number of domestic loan applications on the Company's platform was approximately 8.2 million in the first half year of 2022, representing a 57.7% increase from that in the same period of 2021. The average fee per domestic loan application increased to RMB13.6 (US$2.0) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB13.0 in the same period of 2021.
Revenues from big data and system-based risk management services decreased by 31.9% to RMB43.0 million (US$6.4 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB63.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on our cooperation with customers, as well as our product adjustments.
Revenues from advertising and marketing services and other services increased by 216.9% to RMB80.8 million (US$12.1 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB25.5 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the growth of the Company's insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
Cost of promotion and acquisition[3] increased by 50.2% to RMB341.3 million (US$51.0 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB227.2 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was in line with the growth of the Company's revenues from recommendation services and insurance brokerage services and initiatives of other new businesses.
Cost of operation decreased by 9.5 % to RMB38.9 million (US$5.8 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB43.0 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to decreases in software development and maintenance costs, data acquisition costs related to the big data and system-based risk management services and depreciation expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 10.2% to RMB67.0 million (US$10.0 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB74.6 million in the same period of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses, partially offset by an increase in call center outsourcing expenses.
Research and development expenses decreased by 15.7% to RMB59.1 million (US$8.8 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB70.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in payroll expenses resulting from our continued efforts in cost optimization.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 13.0% to RMB56.8 million (US$8.5 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB65.3 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to decreases in professional fees and share-based compensation expenses, partially offset by an increase in credit loss.
Loss from operations was RMB90.5 million (US$13.5 million) in the first half year of 2022, compared with RMB136.7 million in the same period of 2021. Operating loss margin was 19.1% in the first half year of 2022, compared with 39.8% in the same period of 2021. The decrease in operating loss was mainly attributable to an increase in revenues and a decrease in operating expenses resulting from efficiency improvement and cost optimization.
Others, net decreased by 90.1% to RMB4.2 million (US$0.6 million) in the first half year of 2022 from RMB42.3 million in the same period of 2021. The Company recognized an impairment loss of RMB7.8 million on equity investments and an investment gain of RMB6.1 million resulting from the deconsolidation of one of its subsidiaries[4] in the first half year of 2022; while the Company recognized a realized investment gain of RMB40.1 million from the investment in Conflux Global, a decentralized applications block-chain solution provider, in the first half year of 2021.
Net loss was RMB89.0 million (US$13.3 million) in the first half year of 2022 compared with RMB95.8 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss margin was 18.8% in the first half year of 2022 compared with 27.9% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss[1], which excluded share-based compensation expenses, investment impairment loss and investment gain of deconsolidation of subsidiaries, was RMB82.9 million (US$12.4 million) in the first half year of 2022, compared with RMB90.0 million in the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin[1] was 17.5% in the first half year of 2022 compared with 26.2% in the same period of 2021.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA[5], which excluded share-based compensation expenses, investment impairment loss, investment gain of deconsolidation of subsidiaries, depreciation and amortization, interest income and expenses, and income tax benefits from net loss, for the first half year of 2022 was a loss of RMB77.5 million (US$11.6 million), compared with a loss of RMB81.7 million in the same period of 2021.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on August 23, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on August 23, 2022).
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Participants should dial-in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Jianpu Technology Inc."
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.jianpu.ai.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until August 30, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About Jianpu Technology Inc.
Jianpu Technology Inc. is a leading independent open platform for the discovery and recommendation of financial products in China. The Company connects users with financial service providers in a convenient, efficient, and secure way. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Jianpu provides users with customized search results and recommendations tailored to each user's particular financial needs and profile. The Company also enables financial service providers with sales and marketing solutions to reach and serve their target customers more effectively through integrated channels and enhance their competitiveness by providing them with tailored data, risk management services and solutions. The Company is committed to maintaining an independent open platform, which allows it to serve the needs of users and financial service providers impartially. For more information, please visit http://ir.jianpu.ai.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income, each a Non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of the expenses and gains that the Company include in (loss)/income from operations and net (loss)/income. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net (loss)/income or any other measure of performance or as indicators of the Company's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net (loss)/income presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company's data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA before share-based compensation expenses, investment impairment loss and investment gain of deconsolidation of subsidiaries. EBITDA represents net (loss)/income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted net (loss)/income represents net (loss)/income before share-based compensation expenses, investment impairment loss and investment gain of deconsolidation of subsidiaries.
For more information on this Non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the Company's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; the Company's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with users, financial service providers and other parties it collaborates with; trends, competition and regulatory policies relating to the industries the Company operates in; general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GCG Advisory Partners ("GCG") is pleased to announce that it has received a strategic investment from LNC Partners ("LNC"), a private equity firm focused on founder-led middle-market financial and business services companies, to support its continued growth and acquisition strategy. GCG offers a differentiated platform that aims to provide liquidity and succession planning for established advisors, as well as flexible and best-in-class technology and tools to support entrepreneurial advisors desiring to accelerate the growth of their businesses. The investment will be used to accelerate GCG's acquisition pace, as well as enhance the company's "Monetize & Stay" platform strategy.
"LNC's tailored investment structure and deep experience in the financial services sector clearly differentiated their firm from other potential investors. We went through an exhaustive process interviewing numerous potential capital partners, and from our first interaction with LNC, we knew they were the ideal partners for GCG. We are excited for their partnership and support as GCG continues to become a leader in the wealth management space," said Joel Burris, Managing Partner at GCG Advisory Partners.
The investment from LNC provides GCG with significant resources to accelerate its growth strategy and the company is actively seeking like-minded owners who desire to monetize all or a portion of the practice they built. GCG employs a flexible partnership model and tailors deal structure to meet the unique needs of each advisor, whether that be a full exit and transition of their book of business to a junior advisor or gaining access to GCG's robust platform of back and middle office functions to focus on serving clients and growing revenue.
Matt Kelty, Managing Partner of LNC Partners, noted, "We have been very impressed with GCG Advisory Partners and their proven track record of growth, and believe the company is well-positioned to continue building a superior financial services platform for its clients and advisors. We are ecstatic about our partnership with GCG Advisory Partners and look forward to helping Joel and the entire team execute on their vision."
GCG Advisory Partners, LLC is an organization focused on legacy, succession, and M&A in the Hybrid and Independent RIA space. GCG provides capital, acquisition/succession strategies, and a robust technology platform for its partnering advisors. Additionally, GCG offers a support system and team environment to reduce advisors' operational headaches. GCG Advisory Partners is the parent company to GCG Wealth Management in addition to other financial services companies. With 9 office hub locations throughout the Southeast, the firms' advisors serve individual clients and small business owners throughout the country. For more information about GCG Advisory Partners or to value your practice, please visit www.GCGAP.com.
LNC Partners is a private equity firm focused on assisting middle market companies achieve their potential by offering strategic support and flexible capital in the form of equity (majority or minority positions) and debt. The firm is based in Northern Virginia and has over $500 million of capital under management. LNC Partners invests across a broad range of service industries and typically provides between $5 million to $35 million of capital to companies that generate at least $2 million of EBITDA. More information on LNC Partners can be found at www.LNC-Partners.com.
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Curry returns, to come off bench in Warriors’ playoff opener
By JANIE McCAULEY
AP Sports Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will play but not start for Golden State in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. Jordan Poole was in the starting lineup for his playoff debut. Curry is back for the Warriors exactly one month after he sprained a ligament in his left foot against Boston. The two-time MVP scrimmaged Thursday — playing three six-minute stretches — in a key step to him being cleared for the opener in the best-of-seven series. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/16/curry-returns-to-come-off-bench-in-warriors-playoff-opener/ | 2022-04-17T01:36:42Z |
Several White House correspondents’ dinner attendees test positive for COVID-19
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 11:28 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Several attendees of the White House Correspondents Association dinner have tested positive for COVID-19.
Reporters and staffers from CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS and Politico have fallen ill.
Politico reports ABC’s Jon Karl has the virus.
He shook hands with President Joe Biden at the Saturday and sat next to Kim Kardashian, though it was unlikely Karl was infectious at the time.
The White House Correspondents Association said it had implemented protocols beyond local and federal guidance.
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Former Louisville officer charged in Breonna Taylor case intends to plea guilty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kelly Hanna Goodlett, one of the former Louisville Metro Police Department officers now charged in Breonna Taylor’s case, intends to plead guilty to a federal charge. Her attorney agreed Goodlett will change her plea from not guilty to guilty on a conspiracy charge.
They set the date for that hearing for August 22, the judge said during court Friday. It will be up to a judge to decide whether to accept that plea agreement from Goodlett. The possible sentence for a conspiracy charge is up to five years in prison.
No details of the plea agreement were revealed, reported WAVE.
Goodlett’s bond was set at $10,000 and she was ordered to surrender her passport and guns. Goodlett was also told not have contact with other members associated in the case.
On August 4, Goodlett and three former LMPD officers - Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison, and Kyle Meany - were arrested by the FBI for alleged Civil Rights violations, which is a federal crime. They were all arraigned except for Goodlett.
The set of charges include conspiracy for some of the officers for actions the FBI believes happened after Taylor’s death.
Goodlett was part of the Place Based Investigations, or PBI Unit which led the drug investigation into Taylor’s ex-boyfriend, Jamarcus Glover. The FBI has accused her of meeting with Jaynes in a garage to discuss what they were going to tell investigators.
Goodlett, who was the partner of Jaynes, was tasked with conducting much of the field work leading them to surveil Taylor. The target of the investigation was Glover and his so-called trap house on Elliott Avenue in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood. Goodlett had taken pictures of Glover picking up a U.S. Postal Service package at Taylor’s home. She had also gathered surveillance video outside of the home on Elliott Avenue showing Taylor getting into Glover’s car.
The investigation led officers to Taylor’s home with a search warrant shortly after midnight on Friday, March 13, 2020. Moments after officers breached the door to Taylor’s apartment, her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired at the entry team. The officers fired back, fatally striking Taylor.
In a separate incident, Goodlett was also being investigated by the FBI in the case that later became known throughout LMPD as “Slushigate.” WAVE News Troubleshooters broke the story after learning a number of LMPD officers were being investigated for throwing Slushies at unsuspecting pedestrians while recording videos.
Two other officers were later indicted in that case for Civil Rights violations. Goodlett has not been charged in that case.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Credit Suisse Group AG ("Credit Suisse" or the "Company) (NYSE: CS) and certain of its officers, on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Credit Suisse securities between March 19, 2021 and March 25, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/cs.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Credit Suisse had deficient disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (ii) Credit Suisse's practice of lending money to Russian oligarchs subject to U.S. and international sanctions created a significant risk of violating rules pertaining to those sanctions and future sanctions; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected the Company to an increased risk of heightened regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iv) the Securitization Deal concerned loans that Credit Suisse made to Russian oligarchs previously sanctioned by the U.S.; (v) the purpose of the Securitization Deal was to offload the risks associated with these loans and mitigate the impact on Credit Suisse of sanctions likely to be implemented by Western nations in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; (vi) Credit Suisse's request that non-participating investors destroy documents related to the Securitization Deal was intended to conceal the Company's noncompliance with U.S. and international sanctions in its lending practices; (vii) the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to subject the Company to enhanced regulatory scrutiny and significant reputational harm; and (viii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/cs or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Credit Suisse you have until June 21, 2022, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocketlane, the leading customer onboarding platform, today shared several significant company achievements that reflect outstanding midyear momentum.
Among these achievements is Rocketlane's ongoing rapid growth. Since securing its series A funding earlier this year, the company continued its upward trajectory by expanding its product capabilities. Rocketlane added status templates to its templatization capabilities, launched the slack integration for seamless customer collaboration, and introduced resource management for effective resource planning and forecasting.
The company has seen strong growth in the SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and services verticals, among others. Some of the notable new customers include Chargebee, Mosaic, Solvvy, Mixmax, and nCloud Integrators, Clari being the latest addition to the list.
Robert Block, Group Vice President of Professional Services & Customer Support at Clari, said, "Rocketlane helps us deliver more for less. It is shifting our customer onboarding experience into high gear, taking us from just task management to strategic delivery with greater visibility and collaboration on project activities, ultimately driving up CSAT. We now have better visibility into project statuses and are equipped with data that helps to continuously innovate our professional services packaging and selling."
Rocketlane has also been ramping up on its leadership hires. The company recently announced the appointment of Ben Brutsch as VP of Sales. Ben brings over 18 years of sales leadership experience from companies including Pluralsight and Podium. Rocketlane has also stepped up hiring globally across development and go-to-market functions, as the business continues to accelerate.
"Rocketlane's growth across multiple areas is a testament of our category-leading product, and execution across functions," said Srikrishnan Ganesan, CEO and co-founder of Rocketlane. "Our recent wins and continued momentum indicate the market's preference for our solution. We'll continue to innovate and present a fresh take as we execute on our product roadmap to streamline customer onboarding and implementations for businesses serving midmarket and enterprise companies."
A number of industry accolades acknowledge the positive impact Rocketlane has made on companies. These awards include:
- Leader in Client Onboarding by G2 in the Summer 2022 report
- Named a Gartner Cool Vendor in the Technology Go-to-Market report
Rocketlane has been investing in creating learning avenues for its domain: This year the company launched its maiden Propel event, the first and only dedicated conference for customer onboarding and implementation which attracted 1,300 attendees and 3,000-plus registrations. They also run Preflight, a 2000-plus member Slack community that offers opportunities to network and learn for customer onboarding leaders and practitioners. Preflight recently hosted over 120 professionals across their in-person community meetups in San Francisco, New York, and Boston, branded "Preflight Huddle."
Rocketlane is also a Super Gold sponsor at SaaStr (booth #220) and will deliver a talk, "How to avoid the MVP trap."'
For more information on Rocketlane, click here.
Rocketlane is a purpose-built customer onboarding platform that helps businesses accelerate their time to value, boost customer satisfaction, and thereby reduce churn. The platform replaces generic project management and document collaboration tools with a unique, unified workspace that improves communication, collaboration, and project visibility for businesses and their customers. It equips teams with trends and benchmarks across projects, which in turn helps them develop and optimize playbooks and best practices.
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DALLAS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAL remains the #1 law firm on the National Law Journal's Women in Law Scorecard, the survey of the top 500 firms in the country. This is the fourth year in a row the trailblazing immigration law firm tops the rankings.
"We are pleased to be the industry leader once again and the law firm of choice for women," said Managing Partner Jeremy Fudge. "Our success in this area reflects our deliberate efforts in fostering a culture and policies that attract and retain women attorneys and a supportive and thriving work environment at all stages of their careers."
The firm's leadership has adopted policies such as flexible schedules, remote work, expanded mental health support and unlimited vacation time that encourage work/life balance and resonate especially for female attorneys, who are disproportionately impacted by parenting and caregiving responsibilities.
These forward-looking policies and the firm's inclusive, collaborative culture known as "oneBAL" empower all employees in their careers, noted Partner Frieda Garcia.
"For more than two decades, I've watched BAL progress by leaps and bounds, but the one constant has been our commitment to our core value of honoring every employee's unique talents and contributions," she said.
The firm's innovation in client services, new practice areas and industry-leading technologies in immigration law are attracting top talent, both experienced lateral hires and new, young practitioners.
"BAL is a magnet for talented professionals who share our commitment to making a difference in people's lives," said COO and Partner Leslie C. Rohrbacker. "We attract people who seek that level of purpose and drive, who want to pursue a common vision and accomplish great things together."
BAL, one of the world's leading corporate immigration law firms, ranks #1 on the Diversity Scorecard by The American Lawyer (2020 and 2021), #1 on Law360's Diversity Snapshot (2020 and 2021), and the #1 Law Firm for Women according to the National Law Journal (2019, 2020 and 2021). BAL's Cobalt® digital immigration services platform won the 2020 CODiE Award for Best Legal Tech Product, the prestigious CIO100 award for Innovative Use of Intelligent Automation in Immigration Services, and Legalweek's Most Innovative Law Firm Operations Team of 2021.
BAL is singularly focused on meeting the immigration challenges of corporate clients around the world in ways that make immigration more strategic and enable clients to be more successful. Established in 1980, BAL has consistently provided immigration expertise, top-notch information security and leading technology innovation. The firm entered into a strategic alliance with Deloitte U.K. to create the world's first global immigration service delivery model. BAL and its leaders are highly ranked in every major legal publication, including Best Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal. See website for details: https://www.bal.com.
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Fire crews are working to steer a growing wildfire away from Yosemite National Park's legendary giant sequoias, taking protective measures like installing a sprinkler system to dampen the ground around one of the park's most famous trees.
While officials say the trees have avoided significant damage so far, the 2,340-acre Washburn Fire doubled in size over the weekend, entering Yosemite's Mariposa Grove, where more than 500 giant sequoias -- some thought to be more than 2,000 years old -- can tower to more than 20 stories.
"The fire has entered the grove," Robbie Johnson, a spokesperson for the fire response, told CNN on Sunday evening. "But the good news is because of prescribed burns and clearing out material on the ground, it's clear in the Mariposa Grove," where protection efforts have yielded a "doughnut hole" shield.
Fire management teams have wrapped the historic Galen Clark cabin in protective foil, Yosemite spokesperson Scott Gediman said. And they've installed a sprinkler system to dampen the ground around the park's 209-foot-tall Grizzly Giant sequoia, with water from a small pool feeding sprinklers set up near the tree's base, footage from Yosemite Fire and Aviation Management shows.
Fire officials are confident the trees, which are "very fire resistant," are well-protected, Nancy Phillipe, a park ranger with Yosemite Fire, told CNN Monday.
"The combination of the removal of the hazard fuels and the prescribed burning that we've done, with the temporary sprinkler system that is in place, we are confident that's giving those giant sequoias the best protection available," Phillipe said.
As firefighting continues, the park's busy south entrance is closed Monday to visitors, and park officials have evacuated and closed the southern Wawona area and Mariposa Grove. While the rest of the park remains open, lines at other entrances are now longer, and visitors must be mindful of potentially unhealthy air quality in some places, including Yosemite Valley, due to the smoke, Gediman said.
Indeed, smoke from the Washburn Fire could impact people as far away as the San Francisco area, officials said, encouraging residents there to stay indoors and close windows. The warning comes as California's fire season, which typically extends from late June through the fall, is becoming a year-round event.
As the climate crisis drives more wildfires in the western US, climate scientists have expressed concern national parks could become inaccessible to humans and uninhabitable for wildlife -- if global fossil fuel emissions are not significantly reduced. The parks also have been plagued by extreme flooding and drought.
An evacuation order has been issued
The Washburn Fire was first reported July 7 and has drawn a crew of 545 fire personnel to the steep and densely wooded area, according to fire management site InciWeb. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Part of the blaze has been successfully contained at its origin point near Mariposa Grove, but the fire has continued to stretch northeast, officials say.
On Sunday, the fire was burning about five miles south of the community of Wawona, which could be threatened by "spotting," which occurs when embers travel through the air and ignite other trees, Gediman explained. An evacuation order was issued Friday for the community and the park's Wawona campground.
"It's not only the trees, it's our community," Phillipe told CNN. "Our community of Wawona has been evacuated, and it's so difficult to be displaced and separated from your belongings and your home and your comfort."
Hot and dry conditions will continue through the rest of the week, and the fire is expected to continue spreading, though its intensity may be reduced from scars left by previous fires, according to InciWeb.
While fire is a natural part of Yosemite's ecosystem, severe burns like the Washburn Fire threaten the forest, Gediman said.
"Fire is important, in fact it's critical for giant sequoias for them to have the seeds come out of the cones, to regenerate the soil, provide habitat for animals. ... But it's these high intensity fires that are causing the damage," he said, citing the devastating Creek Fire which consumed nearly 400,000 acres of California's Sierra National Forest area for several months in 2020.
Mariposa Grove was established in 1857, when Galen Clark -- considered Yosemite's first guardian -- convinced lawmakers to include the grove as a protected area, according to the National Park Service. The grove in the Yosemite Valley was first set aside for public use by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864, eventually becoming a national park in 1890, park service records show.
California grapples with fire challenges
A San Francisco area air quality agency encouraged residents Sunday to take precautions such as staying indoors and closing windows to stay away from smoke drifting into the region.
"Smoke from the Washburn Fire is forecast to be transported into the Bay Area and is expected to impact the North and East Bay regions," the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said. However, the district stressed "pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the federal health standard."
Last week, officials in southern California announced that region is bracing for a particularly challenging summer and fall of wildfires, as a prolonged drought has left vegetation brittle and dry. And even as fires continue to extend beyond the traditional season, worker shortages plague some firefighting crews.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venn, Two Sigma's portfolio analytics platform, today announced a collaboration with Coinbase Institutional to help educate institutional investors on the digital asset space. The initiative aims to empower institutional investors with the insights needed to incorporate risk analysis of digital assets into their capital allocation frameworks.
These efforts will launch with a joint webcast Putting Crypto Into Context - Tools & Frameworks for Asset Allocators to Evaluate Digital Assets on Wednesday, September 14th 2022. The webcast will explore how to build a risk and allocation framework to analyze digital assets as part of an institutional portfolio. Open registration is available here.
Additional upcoming informational resources will include joint research and thought leadership designed to help Venn and Coinbase clients and the institutional investment community at large.
This collaboration comes amid both volatility and a record amount of institutional capital invested in the asset class, highlighting the need for multi-asset portfolio and risk analytics. Institutional inflows into cryptocurrencies have risen from $6.8 billion in 2020 to $9.3 billion in 2022, marking a 36% jump in the 2-year period, per data from CoinShares. Additionally, 37 crypto-linked investment products were launched in 2021, up from 24 in 2020 – driving the total number of institutional crypto products to 132 globally.
"While crypto presents new opportunities in portfolio construction for institutional investors, those same investors are seeking support from leading firms to better understand the space. We're teaming up with Coinbase to help capital allocators and portfolio managers bring crypto into context and to support their need for insights around multi-asset-class analytics. We believe Venn can help these investors integrate digital assets into their existing capital allocation frameworks, seamlessly and with the rigor their role demands," explains Marco Della Torre, CEO of Venn by Two Sigma.
"We view institutional investors as critical to achieving our mission of increasing economic freedom in the world, and we take seriously our commitment to being a trusted bridge to the cryptoeconomy for them," said Anthony Bassili, Head of Asset Allocators for Coinbase Institutional. "As institutional adoption of crypto continues to grow, we are committed to creating new points of access and look forward to working with Venn by Two Sigma to further our shared goal of driving greater understanding of, and access to, digital assets."
Venn by Two Sigma helps asset owners, managers, and advisors apply powerful, factor-based workflows to multi-asset investing. Venn will add new data and functionality to the platform over the coming months that will empower allocators with exceptional tools to contextualize crypto within portfolio modeling and asset allocation workflows.
Educational resources will be made available on the Venn blog and disseminated via the Venn Digital Assets Newsletter. To receive the latest insights in real time, sign-up here.
Register here to attend the joint webcast on September 14th.
About Venn by Two Sigma
Venn is Two Sigma's portfolio analytics platform used by asset owners, asset managers, and advisors. Venn applies Two Sigma's expertise in research, data science, and technology to modernize the analytics experience for institutional investors, helping them embrace a quantitative approach to multi-asset portfolio risk and investment decision making. The tools available in Venn help investors perform factor-based risk analysis to inform manager due diligence, investment evaluation, and portfolio construction.
Two Sigma Investor Solutions, LP operates Venn – see here for important disclaimers and disclosures. Venn is for institutional investors only. Please see venn.twosigma.com for additional information.
About Two Sigma
Two Sigma is a financial sciences company, combining rigorous inquiry, data analysis, and invention to solve the toughest challenges in investment management, insurance, securities, private equity, and venture capital. Founded in 2001 by David Siegel and John Overdeck, Two Sigma employs over 1600 creative minds, and has offices in New York, Houston, Portland, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai. For more Information visit twosigma.com
About Coinbase
Coinbase is building the cryptoeconomy – a more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent financial system enabled by crypto. The company started in 2012 with the radical idea that anyone, anywhere, should be able to easily and securely send and receive Bitcoin. Today, Coinbase offers a trusted and easy-to-use platform for accessing the broader cryptoeconomy.
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Wichita among top cities to benefit from medical-debt credit report change
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Wichita is among the top quarter of cities that could benefit the most from the recently announced medical-debt credit report changes.
With recent changes by credit bureaus expected to eliminate about 70% of medical collections debt tradelines from consumer credit reports, personal-finance website WalletHub.com says it released its report on the Cities Benefiting Most & Least From Medical-Debt Credit Report Changes.
To see which cities have benefited the most and least from the new changes, WalletHub said it compared more than 180 U.S. cities across four metrics with the use of TransUnion data. It said data sets range from the share of people with medical-collections debt balances under $500 to the share of those with medical debt less than one year old.
According to the study, Wichita ranked among the top quarter of cities with the most benefit from the changes. Wichita ranked 25th overall with a total score of 65.07 with a rank of 29 for residents with medical collections debt, a rank of 29 for residents with medical collections accounts that have a balance below $50, a rank of 19 for residents who have at least one paid off medical collections tradeline and a rank of 41 for residents with medical debt less than one-year-old.
The study ranked Kansas City, Mo., within the top 100 with an overall rank of 57 and a total score of 45.75. It ranked 47th for residents who have medical collections debt, 48th for those who have medical collections accounts with a starting balance below $500, 73rd for those who have at least one paid-off medical collections tradeline and 60th for those who have medical debt less than a year old.
Lastly, Overland Park residents seem to get some of the fewest benefits from the changes in the Sunflower State with an overall rank of 115 and a total score of 23.64. The study found that the suburb ranked 129th for those who have medical collections debt, 124th for those who have medical collections accounts that have a starting balance below $500, 72nd for those who have at least one paid-off medical collections tradeline and 100th for those with medical debt less than one year old.
The study found the cities with the most benefit from the changes are as follows:
- Norfolk, Va.
- Newport News, Va.
- Gulfport, Miss.
- Huntington, W.V.
- Amarillo, Texas
The study also found the cities with the least benefit from the changes are as follows:
- New York, N.Y.
- St. Paul, Minn.
- San Francisco, Cali.
- Minneapolis, Minn.
- Fremont, Cali.
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Argument at Memorial Day festival leads to one person fatally shot, seven others injured
By Hannah Sarisohn and Theresa Waldrop, CNN
One person is dead and seven are wounded, including two juveniles, after a shooting early Sunday at an outdoor Memorial Day festival in Taft, Oklahoma, officials said.
The shooting took place shortly after midnight when festival goers got into an argument and gunfire followed, according to the state’s Bureau of Investigations (OSBI).
Law enforcement was present at the festival and provided initial aid to the victims, according to an OSBI statement.
Investigators have not yet released information about the deceased victim or the injured victims.
No suspects are in custody, according to the statement.
Some 1,500 people were in attendance at the annual Memorial Day event in Taft, southeast of Tulsa.
Recent mass shootings — including at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, last week and one earlier in May at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York — have people around the country on edge.
A “sound disturbance” Sunday at an indoor arena in Brooklyn, New York, sent people running for their lives who mistook the sound for gunfire, including tennis star Naomi Osaka.
Osaka said she was “petrified” when she saw the commotion.
“I was just in the Barclays center and suddenly I heard shouting and saw people running, then we were being yelled at that there was an active shooter and we had to huddle in a room and close the doors,” Osaka said on Twitter.
Ten people suffered minor injuries in the incident and were sent to hospitals, police said.
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Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 5:53AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
This is a special weather statement from the National Weather
Service Office in Riverton.
* WHAT…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Sweetwater County and southern Lincoln County.
* WHEN…This afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…There will be control issues especially for
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CRTX, BRQS, SNDL, NOK, and NAT.
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Data presented at the 2022 Thrombosis & Hemostasis Summit of North America
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio Products Laboratory USA (BPL), a leading manufacturer of plasma-derived protein therapies, today presented initial data from the Hereditary Factor X Deficiency (HFXD) in America Survey at the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Summit of North America (THSNA) in Chicago, IL.
The HFXD in America Survey is the first survey of its kind to directly assess the long and difficult journey from diagnosis to treatment for patients and caregivers suffering from Hereditary Factor X Deficiency, as well as seeks to better understand the significant disease burden, quality of life issues and other factors that impact overall care and well-being. HFXD is a rare bleeding disorder affecting 1 in 1 million individuals and this innovative survey provides valuable insight into this rare disease.
According to the survey's lead expert, Brian Branchford, MD, Associate Medical Director of the Versiti Medical Sciences Institute, Associate Investigator at the Versiti Blood Research Institute, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, the survey fills a critical gap in knowledge and understanding about patients and caregivers impacted by this rare orphan disease. "The impact of rare coagulation disorders on patients and their caregivers is often underrepresented. In addition to clinical data, it is critically important that we better understand how these disorders impact patients' health and well-being. The HFXD in America Survey is an important step along that path for clinicians who provide care for patients with HFXD."
The survey included a national, cross-sectional sample of patients with Hereditary Factor X Deficiency and their associated caregivers. Participants were recruited through Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs), rare bleeding disorder patient advocacy groups, and social media. Overall, 30 patients and 38 caregivers completed the survey, which represents robust input from approximately 10% of the estimated patients with HFXD in the United States.
While the majority of patients in the survey reported receiving treatment after their diagnosis with HFXD, their current treatments varied significantly. Despite expert consensus recommendations advising clinicians to use single-factor replacement therapy for hereditary bleeding disorders1,2, only about half of patients in this survey reported treatment with single factor replacement therapy either as monotherapy or in combination with other treatments. Furthermore, approximately 1 in 4 patients in the survey reported receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Perhaps of concern, many patients reported still having bleeding episodes in the four weeks prior to taking the survey, suggesting a need to better optimize their treatment plan.
Overall quality of life (QoL) and well-being were lower for patients with HFXD versus the general population, and caregivers also reported the negative impact of HFXD on QoL, although caregivers did also report high positive aspects of caregiving, including self-worth and inner strength.
"We have definitely come a long way in treating patients with HFXD," said Eric Wolford, PharmD, Vice President of Global Medical for BPL, "but the survey demonstrates significant gaps and opportunities to improve care and treatment."
BPL looks forward to continuing the analysis of this important data and publishing further insights that may contribute to helping improve the overall care and quality of life for patients with HFXD and their caregivers. Additional data from the HFXD Survey in America will be presented at the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) 74th Annual Bleeding Disorders Conference in Houston, Texas later this month.
1. National Hemophilia Foundation Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC). MASAC Document 272. MASAC Recommendations Concerning Products Licensed for the Treatment of Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. National Hemophilia Foundation. https://www.hemophilia.org/healthcare-professionals/guidelines-on-care/masac-documents/masac-document-272-masac-recommendations-concerning-products-licensed-for-the-treatment-of-hemophilia-and-other-bleeding-disorders Accessed August 12, 2022.
2. Giangrande P, Seitz R, Behr-Gross ME, Berger K, Hilger A, Klein H, Schramm W, Mannucci PM. Kreuth III: European consensus proposals for treatment of haemophilia with coagulation factor concentrates. Haemophilia. 2014 May;20(3):322-5. doi: 10.1111/hae.12440. PMID: 24731129.
Recognizing the importance of plasma and with many years of experience in the industry, BPL supplies high-quality plasma derived medicines to meet the needs of clinicians, patients, and customers globally. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, with US offices in Durham, NC, and plasma collection centers across the United States, we are dedicated to producing medicines for the treatment of immune deficiencies, bleeding disorders and infectious diseases as well for critical care. BPL invests in the latest R&D, technology and manufacturing methods, and continuously adapts to ensure that we continue to serve all our stakeholders effectively. For more information visit http://www.bplgroup.com or https://www.bpl-us.com.
BPL consists of two operating divisions — BPL Plasma and BPL Therapeutics. BPL Plasma, headquartered in Austin, Texas and operating in the USA, collects plasma from donors in around 28 centers across the U.S. BPL Plasma employs over 900 staff to support the needs of donors and to ensure high-quality plasma collection in all their centers. Plasma collection is regulated by both FDA and MHRA, and BPL Plasma follows industry guidelines. BPL Plasma operates plasma facilities, staffed with trained personnel, dedicated to supporting donors through the process that leads to the donation of plasma. Plasma is shipped to the headquarters of BPL Therapeutics in Elstree, United Kingdom. The plasma is fractionated, purified, and filled through the efforts of our over 1,000 employees involved in production, quality, R&D, commercial, customer services, and administrative activities. BPL's plasma-derived medicines are commercially available in the U.K., USA, and 30 plus other countries around the world through our network of local affiliates and distribution partners.
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STOCKHOLM, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioArctic AB's (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) partner Eisai announced today that an article about long-term health outcomes of the investigational anti-amyloid-beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody lecanemab (BAN2401) in people living with early Alzheimer's disease (AD), using disease modeling, was published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology and Therapy. In this simulation, lecanemab treatment is estimated to slow the rate of disease progression, maintaining treated patients for a longer duration in earlier stages of the disease.
The article focuses on the long-term clinical outcomes for people living with early AD (mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild AD) who have amyloid pathology, comparing lecanemab together with standard of care (SoC) versus SoC alone (acetylcholinesterase inhibitor or memantine). The simulation is based on patients being treated until they reach the moderate AD stage. The disease simulation model (AD ACE model1) is based on the results of the Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of lecanemab, and from ADNI (Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) study results.
Lecanemab treatment was estimated to slow the rate of disease progression, resulting in an extended duration of MCI due to AD and mild AD dementia and shortened the duration in moderate and severe AD dementia. In the model the mean time advancing to mild, moderate, and severe AD dementia was longer for patients in the lecanemab-treated group than for patients in the SoC group by 2.51 years, 3.13 and 2.34, respectively. The model also predicted a lower life-time probability of admission to institutional care with lecanemab treatment.
"The results from the simulation done by Eisai demonstrate the potential clinical value of lecanemab for patients with early AD and how it could slow the rate of disease progression, delay progression to AD dementia with several years and reduce the need for institutionalized care. Analyses such as these are important to understand the potential long-term effects for patient, families and society offered by lecanemab treatment beyond what can be seen in clinical trials. The outcome of the Clarity AD Phase 3 study will be essential to further refining this model, and we are looking forward to the topline results later this year," said Gunilla Osswald, BioArctic's CEO.
Lecanemab was granted Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June and December 2021, respectively. Eisai anticipates completing lecanemab's rolling submission of a Biologics License Application for the treatment of early AD to the FDA under the accelerated approval pathway in the second quarter 2022. Additionally, the readout of the Phase 3 confirmatory Clarity AD clinical trial is expected by end of September 2022. Eisai initiated a submission to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) of application data of lecanemab under the prior assessment consultation system in Japan in March 2022.
This release discusses investigational uses of an agent in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational uses of such product will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
For further information, please contact:
Gunilla Osswald, CEO
E-mail: gunilla.osswald@bioarctic.se
Phone: +46 8 695 69 30
Oskar Bosson, VP Communications and IR
E-mail: oskar.bosson@bioarctic.se
Phone: +46 70 410 71 80
The information was released for public disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons above, on April 27, 2022, at 08:00 a.m. CET.
About lecanemab (BAN2401)
Lecanemab is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody for Alzheimer's disease (AD) that is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. Lecanemab selectively binds to, neutralize and eliminate soluble toxic Aβ aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative process in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture, and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement concluded with BioArctic in December 2007. In March 2014, Eisai and Biogen entered into a joint development and commercialization agreement for lecanemab. Currently, lecanemab is being studied in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical study in symptomatic early AD (Clarity AD), following the outcome of the Phase 2b clinical study (Study 201). In addition, the Phase 3 clinical study, AHEAD 3-45, for individuals with preclinical (asymptomatic) AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of brain amyloid, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, and Eisai. In 2021, DIAN-TU selected lecanemab for a clinical trial for dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease as a background anti-amyloid treatment when exploring combination therapies with anti tau treatments in dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease subjects. In June 2021, FDA granted lecanemab Breakthrough Therapy designation and in September 2021, Eisai initiated a rolling submission for the US FDA Biologics license application of lecanemab for early Alzheimer's disease under the accelerated approval pathway. In December 2021, FDA granted lecanemab Fast track designation and the second part of the rolling application was submitted. Eisai expects the rolling submission to be completed during the second quarter 2022.
About the collaboration between BioArctic and Eisai
Since 2005, BioArctic has long-term collaboration with Eisai regarding the development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The most important agreements are the Development and Commercialization Agreement for the lecanemab antibody, which was signed in December 2007, and the Development and Commercialization agreement for the antibody BAN2401 back-up for Alzheimer's disease, which was signed in May 2015. Eisai is responsible for the clinical development, application for market approval and commercialization of the products for Alzheimer's disease. BioArctic has no development costs for lecanemab in Alzheimer's disease and is entitled to payments in connection with regulatory filings, approvals, and sales milestones as well as royalties on global sales.
About BioArctic AB
BioArctic AB (publ) is a Swedish research-based biopharma company focusing on disease-modifying treatments and reliable biomarkers and diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. BioArctic focuses on innovative treatments in areas with high unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2003 based on innovative research from Uppsala University, Sweden. Collaborations with universities are of great importance to the company together with its strategically important global partner Eisai in Alzheimer disease. The project portfolio is a combination of fully funded projects run in partnership with global pharmaceutical companies and innovative in-house projects with significant market and out-licensing potential. BioArctic's Class B share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap (ticker: BIOA B). For more information about BioArctic, please visit www.bioarctic.com.
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HAI PHONG, Vietnam, Aug. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indochina Kajima, a joint venture between Indochina Capital and Kajima Corporation (Japan), held the groundbreaking ceremony for their Core5 Hai Phong project in Deep C 2 Hai Phong Industrial Zone, Hai Phong, Vietnam. At completion, the project will deliver a total of approximately 96,000m2 world-class ready-built factory and warehouse for lease. Handover of the first factories and warehouses is expected in early Q2 2023.
Mr. Keisuke Koshijima, Representative Director and Executive Vice President of Kajima Corporation, said "Hai Phong has made enormous infrastructure investment, becoming a key link in the global logistics chain with Cat Bi International Airport, Lach Huyen International Deepwater Port, and direct accessibility to Hanoi via Hai Phong Highway, in the process attracting the presence of many large-scale manufacturers, among them LG and Pegatron. In addition, the economic growth of the province is very attractive as GRDP in H1 2022 increased by 11.1% YoY while foreign direct investment reached nearly USD1.1 billion. We believe Hai Phong is an excellent location for investment and ideal for the launch of Core5 Vietnam's first project.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Peter Ryder, CEO of Indochina Capital, said "Our belief in Hai Phong market is supported by our investment into the hospitality sector with Wink Hotel, Hai Phong and now in the industrial sector with Core5 Hai Phong. We believe in the current and long-term potential of this market given the excellent economic fundamentals and the attractiveness of this location for export processing enterprises, and its strategic location to several key ports within northern Vietnam. This combined with the supply chain shift from China to Vietnam bodes well for the manufacturing sector in northern Vietnam in general, and Hai Phong in particular. Core5 Vietnam looks forward to welcoming our first partners to this spectacular industrial facility which will be developed with a commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability and excellence in operations and service".
Core5 Hai Phong project provides ready-built factories and warehouses for lease with terraced design and various unit sizes, ranging from 3,174 m2 up to 25,509 m2. As committing to sustainable development, the project design has been implemented to optimize energy and water system efficiency, including the use of solar panels. Each unit will be equipped with factory area, truck loading zones modular office and parking. The common areas will provide ample circulation, green areas, and service areas to ensure tenants can maximize productivity. In addition, to ensure the smooth client onboarding process, Core5 Vietnam provides turn-key support including fitting-out, accounting, operations and business development.
Core5 Vietnam is committed to develop a nationwide portfolio of world class industrial facilities. Core5 Hai Phong's first factories and warehouses will be available to clients by early Q2 2023. Groundbreaking of projects in Hung Yen and Quang Ninh will occur in Q1 2023 and Q2 2023 respectively – both projects will add approximate 127,000 m2 net leasable area of ready-built factory and warehouse to the market.
About Indochina Kajima
In September 2016, Indochina Capital, a leader in Vietnam's rapidly growing real estate, financial services and capital markets, entered into a joint venture with Kajima Corporation, one of the largest Japanese general contractors and overseas real estate developers, to launch Indochina Kajima, a new real estate development platform in Vietnam. Indochina Kajima is fully committed to create innovative real estate developments that build value for our partners, clients and investors, while providing opportunities for our employees and enriching the communities. Indochina Kajima will establish a nationwide footprint with a focus on Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City.
About Core5 Vietnam
Core5 Vietnam, owned by Indochina Kajima, is a Vietnam based industrial real estate investment and development platform focused on the nationwide roll out of world class factory and warehouse properties for lease throughout Vietnam's key manufacturing and logistics markets. Core5 Vietnam offers a range of solutions including ready-built factory for lease, ready-built warehouse for lease and build-to-suit industrial properties. The platform was officially launched in Vietnam in July 2022.
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The new research from eye care nonprofit Orbis International focuses on diabetic retinopathy in Rwanda, where associated vision complications from diabetes are growing
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis announces new research findings demonstrating that diabetic retinopathy screenings supported by artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced patients' speed and uptake of referral services in Rwanda, which can help reduce vision loss due to diabetes in the region. The study is the first globally that explores the use of AI for diabetic retinopathy and referral uptake and also includes results that are broadly applicable across other settings for AI-supported diabetic retinopathy screenings. The study is published in a special issue of Ophthalmology Science on big data and artificial intelligence in ophthalmic research.
"The number of people living with diabetes is growing rapidly worldwide, with the largest projected increase in Africa at an estimated 143 percent by 2045. Unfortunately, screening programs for diabetes-related vision loss are often difficult to implement effectively in low-resource settings," said Dr. Ciku Mathenge, Medical Advisor for Orbis International and the study's principal investigator. "Our research findings prove that integrating cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence into diabetic retinopathy screenings is not only feasible, but is also an effective solution for identifying those at risk and improving access to care for those with the disease, even in the most vulnerable communities."
The study looked at whether the use of Orbis's Cybersight AI tool to detect diabetic retinopathy in images taken of the eye during routine screenings would lead to patients' increased uptake of diabetic retinopathy referral services. The screenings were conducted in partnership with the Rwandan International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) at four diabetes clinics in and around Kigali, Rwanda, in 2021. Participants, who were recruited during routine visits to the diabetologist, had been diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes and were aged 18 years or older.
The research found that patients who received immediate feedback about their condition based on AI-supported screenings were more likely to go to recommended follow-up appointments than those who received referrals only after a human grading report was completed, a process that can take several days. Potential reasons for this were attributed to a few factors:
- Immediate feedback provides an opportunity for eye care teams to educate a patient about the importance of follow-up care just after a patient learns about their condition.
- Immediate feedback also provides an opportunity for patients requiring referrals to potentially visit the ophthalmologist on the same day, minimizing the need for additional travel for an appointment.
- Receiving an instant report that included images of the retina – a visual reminder of one's condition – may have also supported acceptance of the recommended referral, especially for patients that are asymptomatic.
The growing burden of diabetes and its associated complications is increasing demands on healthcare systems worldwide. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes, is caused by damage to the blood vessels to the retina at the back of the eye. Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor. If not treated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to a gradual loss of vision or blindness that cannot be reversed. It is estimated that by 2040, 224 million people globally will have some form of diabetic retinopathy, with vision threatened in 70 million of these individuals worldwide.
Early diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy through screening reduces vision loss by 98 percent. But low-resource countries such as Rwanda often do not have sufficient healthcare infrastructure and trained medical personnel to implement diabetic retinopathy screening programs effectively. Furthermore, many patients who are referred for additional follow-up appointments for diabetic retinopathy often fail to do so due to financial barriers, travel time, lack of clarity in the referral process and uncertainty about the treatability of the disease.
Recent advances in AI present a promising opportunity for scaling efficient and successful diabetic retinopathy programs, particularly in areas where there is a shortage of ophthalmologists as other qualified health care personnel, such as nurses, can also be trained to effectively use the technology. This significantly increases the number of people who can be screened, helps to identify people with diabetes at risk of blindness much faster and reduces unnecessary referrals.
Cybersight, Orbis's award-winning telemedicine platform, gives eye care professionals in areas with the greatest need free virtual access to training and other resources to better help their patients. One of the platform's greatest assets is its artificial intelligence tool, Cybersight AI. Cybersight AI can detect abnormalities often associated with common eye diseases – like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular disease – in mere seconds by analyzing images of the back of the eye taken during routine examinations. When diseases like these are caught and treated early, patients have the best chance of not losing their sight.
The newly published research was funded in part thanks to Dr. Mathenge's receipt of a Roche Collaborative Research Fellowship from the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO). The Fellowship pairs early career researchers from developing countries with collaborating scientists in well-established research laboratories with the aim of strengthening ophthalmic research capacities worldwide.
Orbis is a leading global non-governmental organization that has been a pioneer in the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness for four decades. Orbis transforms lives by delivering the skills, resources and knowledge needed to deliver accessible quality eye care. Working in collaboration with local partners, including hospitals, universities, government agencies and ministries of health, Orbis provides hands-on ophthalmology training, strengthens healthcare infrastructure and advocates for the prioritization of eye health on public health agendas. Orbis operates the world's only Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board an MD-10 aircraft, and an award-winning telemedicine platform, Cybersight. For the past ten consecutive years, Orbis has achieved Charity Navigator's coveted four-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency, placing Orbis in the top 3% of U.S. charities. In 2021, Orbis earned GuideStar's platinum Seal of Transparency. To learn more, please visit orbis.org.
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Idaho Falls makes it three straight victories against Rigby with a doubleheader sweep
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - For the second straight day, the Idaho Falls Tigers' bats could not be stopped, as the Tigers took down the Rigby Trojans 16-3 and 14-9 at Melaleuca Field Friday.
Idaho Falls was in control from the get-go in game one, scoring five runs in the first inning and continuing to add to the lead in a mercy rule win.
Rigby put up a fight in game two as the two teams traded runs, but ultimately, Idaho Falls came out victorious for the sweep of the twin billing.
Tigers Eliot Jones and Merit Jones specifically had fantastic days at the plate. Eliot Jones went 4-for-6 with three doubles, four runs scored and six RBI. As for Merit Jones, he was 5-for-7, scoring and driving in six runs of his own.
Next up, Idaho Falls travels to Thunder Ridge for a Tuesday matinee at 4:00 p.m. while Rigby plays at the same time on the same day when the Trojans host Century. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/04/01/idaho-falls-makes-it-three-straight-victories-against-rigby-with-a-doubleheader-sweep/ | 2022-04-02T03:15:34Z |
REHOVOT, Israel, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI), a leading innovator and a key provider of metrology solutions for advanced process control used in semiconductor manufacturing, today announced that Dror David, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following virtual investor conferences in August:
- Bank of America SMID Cap Ideas Conference
Format: Virtual presentation and one-on-one meetings
When: Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 am ET
- 3rd Annual Needham Virtual Semiconductor and SemiCap 1x1 Conference
Format: Virtual one-on-one meetings
When: Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thursday, Aug. 25
Management will be available for one-on-one meetings during both conferences. To schedule a meeting, contact your Bank of America or Needham representative. A replay of the Bank of America presentation will be available for 90 days following the event and can be accessed through this link - https://bofa.veracast.com/webcasts/bofa/smidcap2h022/id98F310.cfm
A live webcast of the Bank of America presentation will be available from Nova's investor relations page link https://www.novami.com/investors/lobby/
About Nova
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of material, optical, and chemical metrology solutions for advanced process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into developing and producing the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields, and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices worldwide. Additional information can be found at Nova's website link – https://www.novami.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but not limited to, anticipated growth opportunities and projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements include, but are not limited to, the following: catastrophic events such as the outbreak of COVID-19; increased information technology security threats and sophisticated computer crime; foreign political and economic risks; changes in U.S. trade policies; inability to protect our intellectual property; open source technology exposure; failure to compete effectively or to respond to the rapid technological changes; consolidation in our industry; difficulty in predicting the length and strength of any downturn or expansion period of the market we target; factors that adversely affect the pricing and demand for our product lines; dependency on a small number of large customers; dependency on a single manufacturing facility per product line; dependency on a limited number of suppliers; difficulty in integrating current or future acquisitions; lengthy sales cycle and customer delays in orders; political, economic, and military instability in Israel; risks related to our convertible notes; currency fluctuations; and quarterly fluctuations in our operating results. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Company Contact:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972-73-229-5760
E-mail - investors@novami.com
Nova website link - https://www.novami.com/
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Miri Segal MS-IR LL
Tel: +917-607-8654
E-mail - msegal@ms-ir.com
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Customers who order online can take advantage of 20% off all menu-priced items
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hold onto your seats! Domino's stores nationwide are offering 20% off all menu-priced items ordered online.
"It's no surprise that prices are up on nearly everything, from milk to eggs, gas and even delivery services," said Joe Jordan, Domino's president of U.S. and global services. "Nobody has been spared from inflation, including restaurants. We want to give customers a break, as they've been emptying their pockets all summer long, but shouldn't have to for delicious pizza."
Domino's 20% off deal is valid on all menu-priced items ordered online, for a limited time. Customers can take advantage of this deal for carryout and delivery.
"We hope customers partake in this great deal and treat themselves to their favorite menu items," Jordan said. "Everything on Domino's menu is 20% off – pizza, Stuffed Cheesy Bread, Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes – you name it, it's included. Now is a great time to take advantage of this deal, as summer is coming to an end, school is beginning and football is kicking off."
Domino's 20% off deal is available through the following online ordering channels:
- Domino's website (dominos.com)
- Domino's ordering apps for iPad®, iPhone® and Android™
- Domino's AnyWare ordering platforms, including through Google Home, Alexa, Slack and Facebook Messenger
About Domino's Pizza®
Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 19,200 stores in over 90 markets. Domino's had global retail sales of nearly $17.8 billion in 2021, with over $8.6 billion in the U.S. and over $9.1 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2022, Domino's had global retail sales of over $4.0 billion, with over $2.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $2.0 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino's stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2022. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino's achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2021 from digital channels. In the U.S., Domino's generated more than 75% of U.S. retail sales in 2021 via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and more. In 2019, Domino's announced a partnership with Nuro to further its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In mid-2020, Domino's launched a new way to order contactless carryout nationwide – via Domino's Carside Delivery®, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.
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Invitation to Alfa Laval's second-quarter conference call
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:22 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
LUND, Sweden, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval will release second-quarter earnings on July 20th at 07:30 am CET. The telephone conference will start at 10.00 am CET.
The telephone conference is hosted by Alfa Laval's President and CEO Tom Erixon and CFO Jan Allde. Please join the event conference 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Participant Passcode: 448614
You can also follow the conference via a live webcast. A webcast link will be available on
Alfa Laval - Investors.
Contacts:
Johan Lundin
Head of Investor Relations
Phone: +46 46 36 65 10
Mobile: +46 730 46 30 90
Beata Ardhe
Phone: +46 46 36 65 26
Mobile: +46 709 36 65 26
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WATCH: 77-year-old singer’s impromptu performance at Goodwill goes viral
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - An impromptu concert at an Ohio Goodwill featuring an elderly singer has gone viral.
Diana Garvin travels to nursing homes to sing to residents. Recently, her karaoke machine broke, so she went looking for a new one.
That’s when the 77-year-old ended up at the Goodwill in Hamilton on Aug. 8.
She reportedly found a karaoke machine on the shelf and wasted no time picking up the mic, entertaining customers like John Schuerfranz.
Schuerfranz told WXIX he got his phone out and started recording Garvin’s musical performance.
“All of a sudden, I heard this angel singing over in electronics, and I thought, ‘Well, I got to go over and see what this is,’” Schuerfranz said. “Sure enough, she was over there with her karaoke machine and singing ‘He’s got the whole world in his hands.’ I thought, ‘I got to share this with the world.’”
The video currently has more than 34,000 views on Facebook.
“I just love music,” Garvin said. “I don’t do it perfectly. I just love music and I love people. I have my own special way of talking to people.”
Garvin said she was going to buy the karaoke machine, but someone beat her to it.
“Another customer purchased it and gave it to Garvin free of charge,” said Michael Flannery, with the Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries.
Garvin said she would now be able to entertain her nursing home friends on karaoke night once again.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) ("CNX," "we" or "our") today announced that it intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer and sell to eligible purchasers $500 million of senior notes due 2031 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be guaranteed by all of CNX's wholly owned restricted subsidiaries that guarantee its revolving credit facility.
CNX intends to use the net proceeds of the sale of the Notes (i) to purchase up to $350 million aggregate principal amount (the "Tender Cap") of its outstanding 7.250% senior notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") pursuant to the tender offer that commenced concurrently with the offering of the Notes and (ii) to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility, with any remaining proceeds used for general corporate purposes.
The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and the rules promulgated thereunder and applicable state securities laws. The Notes will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.
CNX is the premier independent natural gas development, production, and midstream company, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin.
Cautionary Statements:
This press release does not and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of an offering memorandum.
Various statements in this release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.. When we use the words "believe," "intend," "expect," "may," "should," "anticipate," "could," "estimate," "plan," "predict," "project," "will" or their negatives, or other similar expressions, the statements which include those words are usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, speak only as of the date of this press release; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements unless required by securities laws and we caution you not to rely on them unduly. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the factors discussed in the 2021 Form 10-K under "Risk Factors," which is on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by any subsequent Form 10-Qs that we file.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth reports North Texans will see seasonable temperatures and a chance of storms on Tuesday as June is slowly but surely coming to an end.
Seasonable temperatures, mainly in the low 90s will be expected across the region on Tuesday as a stalling frontal boundary is happening across Central Texas. “Highs will range from the mid and upper 80s along the Red River to the mid 90s across the far southern zones,” the center said.
There is a chance for storms mainly west of the I-35 corridor. “Severe weather appears unlikely, but a few storms may be strong with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and brief heavy rain.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/north-texas-to-see-seasonable-temperatures-chance-of-storms-on-tuesday/ | 2022-06-28T16:58:39Z |
Questions raised in San Diego police shooting that killed father of three
SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for the family of Mizael Corrales, the 31-year-old Latin man shot and killed by a deputy with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, are raising serious questions about why the unarmed father of three was shot 13 times by Deputy Anthony Garcia while attempting to flee an Otay Mesa strip mall in February. Corrales is represented by renowned Civil Rights attorneys Bakari Sellers (Strom Law Firm), John Burris and DeWitt M. Lacy (Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy LLP) and Jorge Montes (Montes & Associates).
"The fact is that Deputy Garcia fired 13 shots in four deliberate bursts into a fleeing vehicle at a crowded strip mall," Sellers said, confirming that Corrales' family is considering legal action. "If lives were at risk, why did none of the other deputies discharge their weapons? Why was Deputy Garcia the only officer shooting at a fleeing suspect? Why did he think Mr. Corrales had to die?"
Police videos of the incident show Deputy Garcia pausing between bursts as he fired 13 shots from his police-issued service weapon despite multiple officers and bystanders as the unarmed Corrales attempted to flee the scene. Luckily, none of the surrounding officers and bystanders were hit by the multiple rounds fired.
"Through some poor tactics and planning, Mr. Corrales wound up dead. The San Diego Sheriff's Department should be ashamed of Deputy Garcia's actions," Lacy said.
The vehicle Corrales was driving only moved forward after he was hit by Garcia's shots.
"There are two choices here," Burris said. "Either Deputy Garcia didn't think before he fired off in which case he acted recklessly and dangerously. Or he did think and decided that this unarmed father of three deserved to die in which case he's a murderer. It's just that simple."
The San Diego Sheriff's Department reported that two deputies were knocked to the ground as Corrales tried to flee. They were later treated for minor injuries. Corrales died from his wounds at the scene.
"Mizael Corrales wasn't some statistic," said Montes. "He was a husband, a father, a brother and a son and he was gunned down just three days before his daughter's fifth birthday."
"They deserve more than excuses. They deserve answers."
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, private jet operator Thrive Aviation was named No. 1,242 on Inc.'s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—privately-held businesses.
The announcement comes on the heels of Thrive Aviation receiving an industry leading ARG/US Platinum safety rating and IS-BAO Stage 1 certification, placing it among the Nation's most elite, private jet operators.
Co-Founder and Thrive CEO, Curtis Edenfield comments "We are honored to make our debut on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing, private companies in America. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication every employee puts in daily. We're building something special at Thrive Aviation and it's an honor to see it recognized on a national level."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. "The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
About Thrive Aviation
Thrive Aviation is a private aviation company dedicated to providing proactive service and elevated flight experiences for its guests and partners across North America. With corporate headquarters at Henderson Executive Airport, Thrive Aviation's main operational footprint in Las Vegas includes a large-scale expansion of over 30,000 square feet which includes a private hangar along with a separate dedicated maintenance facility; all at Harry Reid International Airport. Thrive Aviation doubled its owned/operated fleet of light, mid, super-mid and large cabin aircraft during 2021 with additional super-mid and long-range acquisitions scheduled through 2023.
Learn more at: www.flythrive.com
Contact: News@flythrive.com
About Inc.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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Canton South Wildcats 2022 high school football preview
HEAD COACH: Matt Dennison, second year, 7-4
LAST YEAR: 7-4, 3-3 in the EBC
POSTSEASON: Division IV, Region 13
RETURNING LETTERMEN (16)
Tavon Castle - WR-DB - 6-1 - 195 - Jr.
Jayson Clark - OL-DL - 6-2 - 230 - Jr.
Jordan Fitzgibbon - WR-DB - 5-11 - 160 - Sr.
Ethan Fricke - RB-LB - 5-10 - 185 - Jr.
Aiden Geer - OL-DL - 5-8 - 220 - Jr.
Matt Guizar - OL-DL - 6-2 - 285 - Sr.
Jikai Holston - RB-LB - 5-9 - 175 - Sr.
Landon Karovic - H-LB - 5-10 - 180 - So.
Cory Noll - OL-DL - 6-1 - 205 - Sr.
Tyler Pugh - TE-DL - 6-0 - 180 - Jr.
Aaron Sims - RB-LB - 5-9 - 205 - Sr.
Poochie Snyder - QB-DB - 6-0 - 165 - Jr.
Deanthony Spear - OL-DL - 6-2 - 275 - Sr.
Matthew Stevens - TE-DL - 6-0, 200 - Sr.
Grant Treacher - OL-DL - 6-0 - 225 - Sr.
Xavier Williams - WR-DB - 6-3 - 165 - Sr.
IMPACT PLAYERS: Everybody knows Jack "Poochie" Snyder as he hits his third year at quarterback. In the 2021 regular season, he averaged 250 passing yards a game and amassed 35 TD passes against only five interceptions. Already he was accurate, fast and (certainly for a sophomore) polished. Now he is stronger, older and wiser, playing behind a line that includes returning starters Grant Treacher, Matt Guizar, Jayson Clark and Aiden Geer. … Snyder continually learns how to maximize his great speed and quickness. He averaged 6.4 yards on 45 runs last year. … Graduation claimed his top two targets, Akili Martin and Caleb Lott, as well as Tanner Pierce, a receiver-defender who made first-team All-EBC. … Tavon Castle, who caught five touchdown passes and averaged 15 yards a catch returns, returns as a 6-foot-1 senior. … Junior Ethan Fricke has a nose for the ball and is in his third year as a starting linebacker after leading the 2021 Wildcats in tackles.
WHAT'S NEW: South must replace the grit and muscle of two-way standout Tam Church, who scored 11 TDs as a ball carrier and was an anchor man on defense. The 2022 Wildcats aim to alternate senior Jikai Holston, Fricke and talented freshman Xion Culver as ball carriers. "All three can be threats," Coach Dennison said. "We're confident with Poochie. He can make all the throws. We think we are going to be much, much better running the football. I think you're going to see a team that can attack in a variety of different ways." … Dennison thinks a chemistry will emerge among capable wide receivers, and he likes the possibilities opened by the development of tight end Tyler Pugh. … Amidst switching from the EBC to the PAC-7, the Wildcats will play their first nine games against teams they did not face last year. The only returning foe is Northwest in Week 10 (this was not a league game in '21 when the Wildcats won 34-7 at Northwest in Game 3). … The opener is at St. Clairsville, which was on an 11-game win streak last year before losing in the fourth round of the playoffs. The home opener is against Columbus Eastmoor, Archie Griffin's alma mater. A longtime rival from yesteryear, Sandy Valley, comes back on the schedule in Week 3.
OUTLOOK: Dennison aims for stability and growth, and he knows the drill, coming from a family of program builders. He enters his second year at South after leaving New Philadelphia with the Quakers' all-time wins record. … "Last year was brand new to the kids, a new regime, a new philosophy, a new way of playing," Dennison said. "There was a big learning curve. The kids did a great job learning on the run. With a year in the offeseason, we have high expectations. Our kids have grown a lot. We've gotten a ton stronger. Our skill sets are much better. Our kids have really dedicated themselves to the program and to making themselves and the team better." … It will be interesting to see if Snyder can approach his 73.9% completion rate from 2021, when he went 193 of 261. He has some tall targets, including 6-3 senior Xavier Williams. … The team combines ability, experience and depth on both the offensive and defensive fronts. … South has had five winning seasons and five losing seasons in the last 10 years. The Wildcats seek a third straight winning season for the first time since 2008, which also was the last time South won a playoff game, beating Northwest in the first round. "Our goal is not just to get to the postseason, but win in the postseason," Dennison said. … Last year's team came close to a 9-1 regular season, with losses to Carrollton and Salem going to the wire. The only teams to beat South decisively were West Branch in Game 5 and eventual Division IV state runner-up Youngstown Ursuline in the playoffs. … West Branch and Salem aren't on the 2022 schedule, but they are in the same playoff region as South. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/2022/08/05/canton-south-ohio-high-school-football-2022-quarterback-poochie-snyder-coach-matt-dennison/10212987002/ | 2022-08-05T11:04:48Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — Karen Khachanov stood on court, arms raised, basking in a rowdy crowd’s cheers after reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open. Not far away, Nick Kyrgios took out some of his frustration at the so-close-yet-so-far result on a pair of rackets.
First, shortly after the last point of his 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 loss to Khachanov, Kyrgios cracked his piece of equipment against the ground — once, twice, three, four times. Then, for good measure, Kyrgios grabbed yet another racket out of his bag, reared back and hit that one on the sideline, too.
Kyrgios could not quite follow up his victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev at Flushing Meadows, bowing out in a high-quality, topsy-turvy quarterfinal that began Tuesday night and concluded more than 3 1/2 hours later at about 1 a.m. Wednesday in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
“It’s just devastating. Like, it’s heartbreaking,” said Kyrgios, a 27-year-old from Australia who was the runner-up at Wimbledon in July. “Pretty much every other tournament during the year is a waste of time, really. You should just run up and show up at a Grand Slam. That’s what you’re remembered by.”
Asked about Kyrgios’ display of disappointment, Khachanov said he saw “rackets were flying,” and added: “I feel the pain for him.”
Early in the match, two spectators were kicked out after one gave the other a haircut in the stands. By the end, the late-staying spectators were pulling for Kyrgios loudly. At one point in the fourth set, chair umpire James Keothavong pleaded: “Once again, ladies and gentlemen: Respect both the players.”
“I was prepared. I was expecting that the crowd would be more for him, that he was the favorite in their eyes,” said the No. 27-seeded Khachanov had been 0-2 in major quarterfinals before this one against No. 23 Kyrgios.
Khachanov will face No. 5 Casper Ruud on Friday for a berth in the championship match.
“I’m really proud of myself,” Khachanov said. “I was really focused from the beginning to the end.”
Both he and Kyrgios are equipped with booming serves, and they combined for 61 aces (31 by Kyrgios). They combined for 138 total winners (75 by Kyrgios).
Two stats that were real difference-makers: Kyrgios made 58 unforced errors, Khachanov 31. And Khachanov saved 7 of 9 break points he faced.
The breakthrough at Wimbledon, and two recent victories over No. 1 Medvedev — including in the fourth round, ending his title defense — made Kyrgios a popular pick to claim his first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows.
Khachanov was not allowed to play at Wimbledon this year after the All England Club banned all players from his country, Russia, and Belarus because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Against Kyrgios, he picked up key breaks of serve in the last game of the first and third sets. After the opener, Kyrgios complained of a sore knee and was visited by a trainer.
He did not appear to show any ill effects once play resumed, and broke early in the second.
Kyrgios had a chance to break again at 4-all in the third, but couldn’t convert, flubbing a forehand, then spiked his racket. Two games later, he put a backhand into the net to drop that set, then sat in his changeover chair, dumped his racket and threw a drink, drawing a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct from Keothavong.
Khachanov came within two points of victory while ahead 6-5 as Kyrgios served in the fourth set. Kyrgios held on there and dominated the ensuing tiebreaker to force a fifth.
Then Khachanov broke to begin the last set, soon was up 3-1 and was on his way.
“The deeper you go, the expectations rise up,” he said. “I did a step forward.”
In Wednesday’s quarterfinals, it’ll be No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 11 Jannik Sinner, and No. 9 Andrey Rublev vs. No. 22 Frances Tiafoe.
None of the last eight men in the bracket has won a major title.
Ruud headed into the 2022 season with just one Grand Slam appearance that lasted as far as the fourth round anywhere and was determined to improve his record at the four most important events in tennis.
Then, a day before the Australian Open began in January, he twisted his ankle in practice and needed to withdraw. Hardly ideal. Just look at him now: Ruud is into the semifinals at the U.S. Open and has a shot at moving up to No. 1 in the ATP rankings, following a run to the final at the French Open.
The 23-year-old from Norway — who is coached by his father, former professional player Christian — parlayed what he called “a better start than I ever had before in a match” to a 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini on Monday.
“During Paris, something clicked, and I feel like I, this year, have sort of figured out the better way how to play five sets and knowing that it’s very different from playing best-of-three sets. … Sometimes realizing, or knowing, that you can sort of let one set go every once in a while to save some energy for the rest of the sets,” said Ruud, 12-2 in Grand Slam play in 2022. “So I think I matured.”
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Pixability and GARM will build upon the YouTube and CTV Suitability and Performance industry education initiatives they've already developed together
BOSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixability (www.pixability.com), the only provider of software and insights for video advertising on YouTube and other leading connected TV (CTV) platforms, today announced it has become an official member of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), the cross-industry initiative established by the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA). The company has been tapped to play a leading role in helping to establish contextual, brand safety and suitability guidelines for the advertising industry while increasing trust and transparency for advertisers. Pixability has been working closely with GARM since the initiative's inception to help move the marketplace forward with regard to standards and education, and will now become a key member of a group of select ad technology companies that have been invited to officially join the initiative. In October 2021, Pixability released a major study in collaboration with GARM titled What Every Agency Should Know About Brand Safety, Brand Suitability & Performance on YouTube. The study became a critical educational resource for agencies and brands seeking a deeper understanding of safety and suitability issues on YouTube.
"In a short period of time, GARM has had an incredibly meaningful impact on our industry, bringing together key leaders from agencies, brands and platforms to set standards, ensure transparency, and give advertisers more in control," said David George, CEO of Pixability. "From the start, we've been working very closely with GARM and are thrilled to now be one of the first ad technology companies to be invited to become an official member of this important initiative."
GARM was established by the WFA to address the challenges resulting from harmful content on digital media platforms and monetization via advertising. It brings together advertisers, agencies, media companies, platforms, industry organizations and, most recently, ad tech providers. GARM's mission is to help the digital media ecosystem work together on shared priorities that will lead to the removal of harmful content from advertiser-supported social media.
"Brands play a pivotal role in online media operations and it's our responsibility to make sure that their advertising decisions support positive content and avoid harmful content," said Rob Rakowitz, Initiative Lead - Global Alliance for Responsible Media. "We are creating standards, promoting transparency and providing controls for advertisers who are addressing these challenges and we welcome the opportunity to work with companies who share our priorities. We are excited to partner with Pixability to ensure a safer online environment that builds trust with both marketers and consumers."
Pixability is a technology and data company that empowers the world's largest brands and their agencies to maximize the value of video advertising on YouTube, YouTube CTV, Amazon Fire, Roku and Hulu. The company's industry-leading optimization and insights solutions are independently verified by the YouTube Measurement Program, DoubleVerify, Oracle Data Cloud's Moat Measurement, Integral Ad Science and other third parties. Pixability's suite of solutions are used by the top media agencies and brands including Dentsu-Aegis, Havas, Interpublic Group, Omnicom, Publicis, and GroupM, as well as Swatch, Bose, KIND, Hilton, Jack in the Box, and Puma. For more information about Pixability, please visit www.pixability.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The pandemic has impacted the supply of many goods, affecting a wide array of industries, including the automobile industry.
As a result, the price of used and new cars have skyrocketed in the past year and used car buyers have made tremendous journeys to find affordable options.
In lieu of this news, Quantrell Subaru has conducted a survey of more than 2,600 people from across the nation, asking them how far they would drive to purchase a used car. For Texans, that distance is about 520 miles.
Here are what other states said:
For more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/survey-says-texans-would-drive-520-miles-to-buy-a-used-car/ | 2022-04-12T23:56:21Z |
Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at Monster-Mania Con
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Actor Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a New Jersey fan convention this month.
Busey, 78, was charged Friday with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment, Cherry Hill police said Saturday.
The charges stem from offenses at the annual Monster Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel on Aug. 12-14 in Cherry Hill, a Philadelphia suburb, police said.
Busey, who lives in Malibu, California, was scheduled as a featured guest for all three days of the event.
Police did not immediately respond to a message seeking details. It also wasn’t clear whether Busey has an attorney to comment on the charges, and a representative didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Saturday.
Busey is widely known as a character actor, largely in supporting roles, though he came to attention and was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for playing the title role in the 1978 film “The Buddy Holly Story.”
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Auto Show Adoption Events Resulted in More Than 700 Adoptions Since 2019
CAMDEN, N.J., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the automaker's popular Subaru Loves Pets exhibit, featuring adoptable pets from local pet organizations, will return to the 2022 New York International Auto Show.
Taking place in the Subaru Booth at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center between April 15 and April 24, 2022, the exhibit invites visitors to play and interact with adoptable pets with the goal of uniting these pets with loving homes and donating to local animal welfare organizations.
Since the Subaru Loves Pets auto show adoption events began in 2018, more than 700 pets have been adopted. To date in the 2021-2022 auto show season, more than 200 pets have been adopted and Subaru has donated more than $164,000 to help aid pet organizations in local communities.
"The Subaru Loves Pets adoptions have brought an extra dose of joy to the auto show, and we're excited to bring this much-loved event back to New York City next week," said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. "We welcome all auto show attendees to stop by and consider adding a loving pet to their family."
The Subaru Loves Pets exhibit will feature adoptable pets from animal shelters in the greater New York City area, including Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, NYC Second Chance Rescue, Zani's Furry Friends, AMA Animal Rescue and Bobbi and the Strays.
The exhibit will be open to auto show attendees at the following dates and times ET:
- Friday, April 15 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 16 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 17 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 7p.m.
- Monday, April 18 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 19 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 20 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, April 21 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Friday, April 22 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 23 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 24 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 7 p.m.
As part of the Subaru Love Promise, the Subaru Loves Pets initiative is dedicated to helping pets, with a focus on uniting adoptable pets with loving homes. To date, Subaru has supported the rescue and adoption of nearly 350,000 animals nationwide. For more information about Subaru Loves Pets, please visit www.subaru.com/pets and follow #SubaruLovesPets on social media.
To learn more about the Subaru Love Promise, please visit www.subaru.com/lovepromise.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.
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Former teacher’s aide arrested after admitting to having sex with students, affidavit reads
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A former teacher’s aide in Texas was arrested and lost her job after admitting to having sexual relationships with students.
A Kilgore detective reports that an investigation started when an assault was reported on May 12. The detective wrote that he was told that Monica Sanchez, 21, had sexual relationships with multiple students at Kilgore High School.
Sanchez worked at the school as a teacher’s aide since August 2020, according to officials.
KLTV reports that according to an affidavit, the detective interviewed three students.
One of the students he spoke to was an 18-year-old and a junior at the high school. He told the detective that he had met Sanchez at the school. They exchanged inappropriate pictures and had a physical relationship.
The detective said Sanchez admitted to him she had a relationship with that student in January 2022 and confirmed what he had said.
According to the affidavit, Sanchez told the detective she had an improper relationship with another 18-year-old student in March 2022 and a 15-year-old student in September 2021.
Authorities said Sanchez was booked on May 14. She has been charged with three counts of having an improper relationship between educator and child, one count of assault causing bodily injury, and one count of sexual assault of a child.
School officials confirmed that Sanchez was no longer employed by the district.
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WATERLOO, Wis., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese 20th Anniversary, Crave Brothers announces six winners including three consumers and three professionals, for its 20th Anniversary 2022 Recipe Contest.
Home cooks and food professionals were invited to submit their favorite original recipes in any of the three following categories: Appetizer/Side Dish (including salads) Main Entrée, and/or Desserts. They were required to use any one or more Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheeses including Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Chocolate Mascarpone, Farmers Rope String Cheese, Oaxaca, and/or Cheddar Cheese Curds.
"Cheese is a diverse ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways, and we know no better way to celebrate our 20th anniversary than with a recipe contest," says Debbie Crave, Vice President. "It was a challenge to judge so many delicious entries. We always like new recipe ideas using our cheeses."
Recipes were judged by a professional panel using a criterion of creativity, presentation, flavor, and innovative use of Crave Brothers cheese. The winners are:
CONSUMER:
- Café Mocha Bread Pudding Cheesecake with Hot Mocha Sauce & Mixed Berries, featuring Chocolate Mascarpone by Mary McShack from Alabama - (Dessert)
- Caprese Inspired Shrimp Gnocchi, featuring Mascarpone and Fresh Mozzarella by DonnaMarie Ryan from Massachusetts - (Main Entry)
- Gluten Free, Curd Cloud Bites with Spiced Honey Mascarpone Spread, featuring Cheddar Cheese Curds and Mascarpone by Chera Little from Texas - (Appetizer)
PROFESSIONAL:
- Cannoli Cheesecake, featuring Mascarpone by Dustin Barman from Wisconsin (D•Bar Bakery) - (Dessert)
- CRAVEable Corn Dip, featuring Oaxaca, Farmers Rope and Fresh Mozzarella by Sarah Mittelstadt from Wisconsin (Farm Table Foundation) - (Appetizer)
- Dry rubbed pork tenderloin with Crave's captivating Coconut Peanut Butter Chocolate Mascarpone Dipping Sauce, featuring Chocolate Mascarpone by Natalie E Herman from South Caroline (NEH Media LLC) - (Main Entry)
The recipes will be published on the Crave Brothers website for cheese lovers to try at home. For more information about Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese or to purchase their cheeses, visit www.cravecheese.com.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC produces award-winning Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Oaxaca, Farmers Rope String Cheese, and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds. The Crave family, celebrating 20 years in the cheese-making business in 2022, farms 2,500 acres of productive land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as nutritious feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery and recycling, sustainability is top-of-mind on both the farm and cheese factory. The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses.
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New Managing Director Will Drive Rapid EMEA Expansion
VICTORIA, BC, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certn announced today the appointment of Michael Whittington as the new managing director of Credence and Certn EMEA. Certn acquired Credence earlier this year, and in this role, Michael will spearhead expansion in the EMEA region while ensuring swift alignment across company cultures.
Whittington brings over 30 years of experience in the background screening sector, having started his first background screening business, Financial & Personnel Research Limited (FPR), in 1992. Since then, Whittington has taken on leadership roles at Kroll Inc., G4S Employee Screening, and Risk Advisory. He has also served as chair of the European branch of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and remains an active member.
Michael Whittington, managing director, Credence and Certn EMEA, said: "As we continue to expand in the EMEA region, I'm looking forward to contributing my three decades of experience in the industry as managing director. We're committed to providing a seamless experience to customers across the globe, and this appointment is the next step in ensuring we maintain this quality."
For global organizations, strong leadership at the regional and local level is integral to ensuring that quality service is maintained across the board while also catering to the unique needs of customers across geographies – and with remote hiring here to stay, companies operating across borders must ensure background checks comply with region-specific criteria. As managing director, Whittington will drive forward this effort, ensuring that Credence and Certn EMEA are in lockstep as regional growth continues. Under his leadership, the company will maintain its delivery of seamless background screening solutions, empowering companies to create a culture of trust within their organizations.
Andrew McLeod, CEO, Certn, said: "Michael's expertise in the industry will be an integral asset as we grow in the EMEA region. Having strong leadership at the local level enables us to meet the unique needs of customers across regions and empower them with the tools needed to build trust in the workplace."
Certn delivers fast, friendly, and comprehensive background screening solutions that help businesses make fact-based hiring decisions, lower their hiring costs, and improve the user experience for both their recruiters and applicants. Used by enterprise, mid-market, and small business leaders looking to hire the right candidates, Certn's offerings modernize the background check process and help build a foundation of trust. Certn's solutions streamline the candidate screening process, reduce costs, and boost total time to value (TTV) for HR and operations leaders around the globe. Learn more at https://certn.co/
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Horsman's appointment reinforces NFP's growing P&C business in Canada
TORONTO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, today announced that Emily Horsman has joined the company as head of Canadian National Broking. Horsman will lead efforts in building NFP's national broking platform in Canada alongside Canadian broking and business line leaders and underwriting partners. She will also collaborate closely with NFP's US broking colleagues and lead carrier relations in Canada. Horsman will report to Mark Wiens, head of Commercial Insurance for NFP in Canada.
"I'm extremely excited to welcome Emily to NFP as we continue to grow our P&C business in Canada," said Wiens. "This hire reflects our firm commitment in continuing to execute on our North American P&C strategies," said Wiens. "Emily is a thoughtful and influential leader. She will concentrate on our growing mid-market P&C business, while providing support across our Small and Midsize Enterprise and Complex Risk Solution teams. Emily is well respected for her knowledge, personal touch and overall professionalism, and we're excited for her to help shape our future success."
Horsman has more than 20 years of broking, underwriting and leadership experience. She joins from Markel Canada, where she served as vice president, Alternative Distribution. Prior to this, she served as vice president, broker for Willis Towers Watson. She worked in a variety of broker and underwriting roles for Aon Reed Stenhouse and ACE INA Insurance. Horsman earned a Fellow, Charter Insurance Professional designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada and a Canadian Risk Management designation from the Global Risk Management Institute.
"It is an honor to join the NFP team in Canada," said Horsman. "NFP's people-first culture meshes perfectly with my leadership and customer service style, and I look forward to helping shape our future success in Canada."
NFP is a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement advisor that provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of over 6,900 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 9th best place to work for large employers in insurance, 7th largest privately-owned broker, 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue and 13th largest broker of US business (all rankings according to Business Insurance).
Visit NFP.ca to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.
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DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) ("Ashford" or the "Company") today announced details for the release of its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Ashford plans to issue its earnings release for the third quarter after the market closes on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, and will host a conference call on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The number to call for this interactive teleconference is (201) 689-8263. A replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, November 10, 2022, by dialing (412) 317-6671 and entering the confirmation number, 13732688.
The live broadcast of Ashford's quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company's website, www.ashfordinc.com, on Thursday, November 3, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for approximately one year.
Ashford is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.
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LONDON (AP) — Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey on Monday rejected criticism that the institution didn’t move quickly enough to quash inflationary pressures, telling a parliamentary committee that monetary policymakers weren’t able to predict wars.
Bailey has come under sharp criticism in recent months as the U.K.’s annual inflation rate soared to 7%, the highest in more than 30 years. But Bailey said it was only in hindsight that the unprecedented sequence of shocks to the economy — including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February and the lingering COVID-19 pandemic — could have been managed differently.
“We can’t predict things like wars – that’s not in anybody’s power,“ he told the House of Commons Treasury Committee. “I don’t think we could have done anything differently. We could not have seen a war with Ukraine. There is also a further leg of COVID, with the situation in China, which appears to be affecting the country more seriously.”
The central bank initially held off on raising interest rates when consumer prices began to rise last summer, arguing that inflation was largely due to short-term external pressures and would quickly return to the targeted level.
Inflation has accelerated steadily since July, the last time it was at or below the bank’s 2% target.
The central bank finally raised its key interest rate in December, after keeping it at a record low 0.1% for the previous 21 months. After four consecutive increases, the rate now stands at 1%.
Senior lawmakers from the governing Conservative party have lashed out at the bank in recent days, saying it should have acted more swiftly to combat inflation fueled by the rising costs of energy and food. Liam Fox, a former cabinet minister, criticized the bank ahead of Monday’s hearing.
“It is the duty of central banks to safeguard the value of our money,” Fox tweeted. “Yet the @bankofengland has persistently underestimated the inflationary threat and the problem of excess money supply. The (Commons Treasury Committee) should launch a wide-ranging investigation as a matter of urgency.”
Bailey also warned of rising consumer prices, describing food inflation as one of the bank’s major worries.
“One is the risks of a further energy price shock, which would come from the cutting off of (Russian) gas and distillates, such as products like diesel,” he said. “And then, the one which I might sound rather apocalyptic about, is food.”
The governor said that Ukraine has food in storage but can’t get it out of the country, given Russian attacks.
“It is a major worry for this country and a major worry for the developing world,” Bailey said.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Long View Equity (the "Company") announced the acquisition of a 2.7 acre commercial parcel in Norman, Oklahoma that will be developed for the Company's tenant, Shearer Supply. Shearer Supply, the nation's largest American Standard AC distributor, had previously been unable to find a suitable industrial space in the low-inventory Norman submarket. Long View Equity will provide development services for the project. The design team includes local firms AC Owen, Lorg Architecture, and Kimley-Horn.
The commercial development will contain 40,000 square feet of modern industrial space, half of which will be leased to Shearer Supply. The remaining 20,000 square feet is available for lease and has seen strong interest to-date. The development will break ground in August 2022 with a Q3 2023 delivery.
Long View Equity is actively pursuing acquisition opportunities across office, industrial, and retail asset classes in major Texas markets. Daniel Campbell, Managing Director at Long View Equity, commented, "We are proud to partner with Shearer Supply on this development. Shearer has been a top-notch family-owned business since 1981. We look forward to partnering with them for years to come as they continue to expand their footprint in the U.S."
Long View Equity, LLC, founded in 2010, is an Austin, Texas based investment management company that oversees investment decisions and operations of real estate investment funds and other syndicated investment vehicles. Long View Equity's core purpose is to create long-term value for its 100+ investors by making well-thought-out investment decisions, exercising diligence in management, and continually seeking out opportunities to create value. The Company pursues strategies involving the direct acquisition of core-plus and value-added investments and has a proven 10+ year track record of operating over 50 office, retail, or industrial real estate properties located primarily in metropolitan markets in Texas.
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The University of West Georgia is grieving the death of an 18-year-old freshman and grappling with the notion that a former professor is charged in her death.
Richard Sigman, 47, has been arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime for his involvement in the death of Anna Jones, the Carrollton Police Department said.
Jones was fatally shot in a parking garage early Saturday morning.
Sigman got into a verbal altercation with another man at an Italian restaurant in Carrollton, according to police. The other man told security that Sigman threatened to shoot him, police said. Security at the restaurant saw Sigman had a weapon and told him to leave. Sigman then left and walked to the parking deck.
"The investigation then indicates Sigman walked into the parking deck and began shooting into a parked vehicle striking the victim. Friends immediately drove her to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased," Carrollton police wrote on Facebook.
"This case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carrollton Police Department."
Carroll County Jail's online records listed Sigman as "currently booked" as of midday Sunday. No bond amount was listed. It was not clear whether Sigman had legal representation.
The president of the University of West Georgia issued a statement Saturday. "The University of West Georgia has learned of the loss of one of its students, Anna Jones, who passed away following an off-campus incident earlier today," President Dr. Brendan Kelly said.
"UWG has terminated the employment of Richard Sigman and continues to work with the city of Carrollton Police Department, which leads this ongoing investigation. On behalf of the university, we wish to convey our deepest condolences to Anna's family and many friends," Kelly said.
Jones was a recent graduate of Mount Zion High School in Carrollton, which posted a tribute to the slain university freshman on Facebook.
"It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of Anna Jones, a recent Class of 2022 graduate of MZHS," the high school posted. "Anna loved this school and this community, and she will be missed dearly by many. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time."
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Survey: 1 in 5 college students plan to transfer out of states with abortion bans
(Gray News) - The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding Roe v. Wade has affected millions of Americans, including those attending colleges in states where abortion is currently illegal or soon will be.
Intelligent.com, an online magazine focusing on education, surveyed 1,000 current U.S. college students attending schools in states where abortion is currently or soon-to-be illegal.
The respondents were asked about their views on abortion and whether or not they plan to continue attending school in a state where they or their partners can access a safe, legal abortion.
According to the survey, 45% of college students in states where abortion is illegal shared they are planning to or considering transferring.
And 22% of students in states where abortion is currently or soon-to-be illegal, which includes 17 states, said they’re ‘definitely’ transferring to a different school in a state where abortion is still legal.
Another 25% of students are ‘considering’ transferring to a school in a state with legal abortion. The remaining 55% have no intentions to change schools based on abortion laws.
The survey also shared these further key findings:
- 39% of students who identify as ‘pro-life’ are planning to or considering transferring so they can access abortion care for themselves or their partner.
- 55% of Democrat students and 41% of Republican students at schools in states with abortion bans are definitely or potentially transferring.
- Three-fourths of pro-choice college students are ‘very concerned’ that a nationwide abortion ban is next.
- 1 in 5 college students plan to transfer away from schools in states with abortion bans.
Intelligent.com shared that the survey was conducted from July 1-4 and included 1,000 current U.S. college students ages 18-24 attending a four-year university.
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Which ice fishing fish finders are best?
It’s important to learn how to properly use a fish finder, especially if you want to have a successful winter fishing trip. Fish finders are affordable and widely available, and ice anglers can use these devices to catch all kinds of fish, including perch, bass, panfish, walleye and trout. The Garmin Striker 5CV Fish Finder is a stellar ice fishing fish finder that will benefit amateur and experienced anglers alike.
What to know before you buy an ice fishing fish finder
What is a fish finder?
A fish finder is a device that uses sonar pulse to create a real-time image of the lake or river floor underneath your boat. It utilizes a hull-mounted transducer to send out sound waves which then bounce off objects to create a detailed image of the area under your boat. This display allows you to see fish natural features in the water, as well as individual fish and schools of fish.
If your tool comes with a depth finder, you can see how deep these features and fish are. The finder will also note the temperature of the water.
How to use
Modern fish finders do an excellent job of interpreting different transducer signals. However, you need to learn how to use the device to get the best results. You should also know which signals the transducer may mistake for other things. For example, your device may mistakenly read several underwater plants as a school of fish. This is why it’s important for you to be relatively familiar with the area where you’re ice fishing.
Bring a charger
Consider bringing a portable pack with charging accessories since smaller fish finders tend to eat up battery power quickly.
What to look for in a quality ice fishing fish finder
Transducer
The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of a fish finder device. It’s like a submarine sonar, which sends out a ping and listens for an echo. The most common place to mount a transducer is on the stern of the boat. You should place it on a transom, shoot-through or through-hull.
The transom is a flat section outside of the hull. It’s easy to place the transducer on this portion of the boat, but it increases the likelihood of interference due to the boat’s motion.
You can also glue the transducer on the inside of the hull, known as the in-hull or shoot-through. You should only try this with fiberglass hulls since it’s difficult to get an accurate reading with this setup on foam-sandwiched, aluminum or wood hulls.
Finally, you can mount the transducer by drilling a hole into the bottom of the hull, also known as the through-hull. While the through-hull offers accurate readings of the water under the boat, there will be a permanent hole in the hull.
Screen
Modern fish finders have full-color screens with color-coded data, making it easy to figure out what’s under the boat. It will identify individual fish, schools of fish, clear water and contours of the sea bottom or lake. The screen can also give you extra info, including boat speed, water depth, water temperature and time.
GPS
High-quality fish finders incorporate a GPS to locate the position of the boat compared to other navigation points, like the docks or the shore.
How much you can expect to spend on an ice fishing fish finder
Ice fishing fish finders have a wide price range and cost between $99-$699. Handheld ice fishing fish finders with smaller screens only cost about $99-$179. Mid-range fish finders with 5-inch screens go for $254-$399. High-end fish finders with 7-9-inch screens typically cost about $499-$699.
Ice fishing fish finder FAQ
How do you improve your fish finder tracking?
A. If your ice fishing fish finder isn’t bringing back good data, try peaking the transducer. This technique will help you fine-tune the settings and give you a better picture of your surroundings even in poor conditions. There are three steps to peaking your transducer. First, change the fish finder range to three times the actual depth of the water. Next, increase the sensitivity until you can see a second bottom underneath the first bottom on the primary screen. Finally, slowly decrease the sensitivity until you have a good read on the first bottom result. Place the range back on its original setting and see if your readings are any better.
What does it mean when an ice fishing fish finder is running behind?
A. Your fish finder sends out a sonar pulse, which takes some time to return to your boat. If your boat moves too quickly, you may pass the spot you just surveyed. You may also miss the fish near your boat if your screen scrolls too slowly. If something intriguing pops up at the far right of your screen, boost your screen’s scrolling speed and slow down the boat to investigate.
What’s the best ice fishing fish finder to buy?
Top ice fishing fish finder
What you need to know: This fish finder has accessible controls and an excellent viewing screen. You can control everything with just a few buttons.
What you’ll love: It comes with a built-in flasher making it perfect for ice fishing. It also has a big scanning area for improved resolution and a multi-frequency sonar that detects different kinds of fish in the water.
What you should consider: This product’s depth finder doesn’t work correctly at speeds over five miles an hour.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top ice fishing fish finder for the money
What you need to know: This affordable ice fishing fish finder comes with a transducer and plenty of other valuable features found in more expensive options.
What you’ll love: It features a built-in sonar to update the data screen with more accurate info and simple access way point navigation. The small and simple design is easy to hold, too.
What you should consider: The connection cables that come with this product are susceptible to disruption and interference.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Garmin Striker Plus 7SV Fish Finder
What you need to know: If you want a premium fish finder, this one includes plenty of helpful features to make ice fishing simpler.
What you’ll love: The built-in GPS enables way point creation and pinpoint water navigation to mark various spots. You can also develop and store maps with the fish finder’s specialized software and control finding through the phone app.
What you should consider: It doesn’t include basic navigation functionality.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Colorado man whose trial over the disappearance and death of his wife was dismissed has spoken out in his first public interview since the charges were dropped.
Barry Morphew, whose wife, Suzanne Morphew, was last seen cycling on Mother's Day in 2020, told ABC's Good Morning America on Friday: "I love my wife. I just want her to be found."
His trial was scrapped in April after prosecutors moved to dismiss the case while they continued the search for her body. They say they are "close to locating the deceased victim's body," according to the motion filed last month.
Barry Morphew also faced charges of tampering with a deceased human body, tampering with physical evidence, possession of a dangerous weapon and attempting to influence a public servant, court records show. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
"We've been silent for a long time and we've decided that we finally want to break the silence," said Morphew's daughter, Mallory Morphew, who joined her father for the interview along with her sister. "It's been an emotional roller coaster, but we feel like we can finally take our first steps in healing, which is a blessing."
"We just know our dad better than anyone else and we know he was not involved in our mom's disappearance," she added.
Morphew's other daughter, Macy Morphew, called for District Attorney Linda Stanley to do more to find their mother.
"I just hope that Linda [Stanley] will step up to the plate and do everything she can to find our mom, because what they've done it's not fair and we're never going to stop looking for our mom," she told Good Morning America.
Iris Eytan, the family's attorney, said prosecutors need to be held responsible and "pay for the damage they've caused to Barry," calling the damage to his reputation "nearly irreparable."
The case against Morphew was dismissed without prejudice, meaning prosecutors could still pursue charges against Morphew in the future.
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MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PairSoft, a leader in integrated AP and procurement automation, today announced its payment processing partnership with fintech giant Finexio.
PairSoft Pay, powered by Finexio, will further solidify the high performance of AP and procurement teams using PairSoft's comprehensive solutions. The new payment offering is a crucial element of PairSoft's vision for a harmonized, non-siloed spend management cycle that will save customers time and money through seamless automation and the elimination of fraud-prone paper checks. Additionally, the PairSoft customer experience will be amplified by one-click payments, increased security and control, high-touch supplier enablement, and multiple payment options for vendors.
This entry into the payments space rounds out PairSoft's robust automation solutions, which the Finexio-powered payment platform will be embedded into. Pairsoft Pay covers a variety of payment types and channels, including payment methods like virtual cards, ACH, wire transfer, and paper checks per user needs. The ability to deliver faster electronic payments will boost the cash flows and streamline the workflows of large and small businesses alike, while the reduction of manual errors and PairSoft's end-to-end encryption will bolster fraud protection.
"We are excited and ready to jump into payments. This is the next great step in our mission to lead the procure-to-pay market, and we couldn't have chosen a better teammate than Finexio," said Matt Cotter, PairSoft CEO. "Innovation and strategy are at the heart of everything we do, and this product is the latest proof point."
Ernest Rolfson, CEO and Founder of Finexio, agreed: "We are thrilled to begin this partnership with a future-forward organization like PairSoft, and we're ready to elevate their user experience through a seamless payments-as-a-service solution. Finexio exists to embed integrated payments into leading AP and Procurement software platforms serving mid-market needs, and Pairsoft is a leading example of a platform driving exemplary results in digital business transformation for end users. Putting the 'Pay' into 'Procure to Pay' is a natural evolution of the service offering."
As PairSoft begins rolling out its Finexio-powered payment system, it's recommended that existing customers who are interested in this upgraded functionality continue communicating with their account managers. New organizations interested in leveraging payments as well as other automated solutions with PairSoft can get in touch today.
PairSoft is a leading provider of procure-to-pay solutions that directly integrate with Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle NetSuite, Blackbaud, Oracle, and Sage Intacct as well as various other ERPs. Our mission is to be the solution of choice for mid-market financial services departments that are taking control of their procure-to-pay processes. We bring enterprise-style capability to B2B transactions, including full process visibility and control, and support sustainability with automation and analytics. Learn more about PairSoft on our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting 3 women, police say
WICHITA, Kan. (Gray News) – A massage therapist in Kansas is charged after police say he sexually assaulted three clients.
Zachary Sample, 32, was arrested Thursday night and charged with three counts of sexual battery.
According to the Wichita Police Department, the investigation began in May when officers responded to a report from a 38-year-old woman, who said Sample sexually assaulted her during a massage at an east Wichita business.
Police said during the month of May, two more women, ages 26 and 29, also reported to police that Sample sexually assaulted them.
Wichita police said after an extensive investigation by detectives, a warrant was issued for Sample’s arrest.
Police did not name the business that the alleged assaults occurred at, but they said the business is cooperating with the investigation. Sample is also no longer employed there.
Sample’s bond was set at $25,000 and he is expected in court on Thursday.
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9-year-old killed after being shot multiple times in apartment building
CHICAGO (WLS) - Two children were shot in a Chicago apartment building early Saturday.
A 9-year-old boy was killed after being shot a number of times, and a 6-year-old was grazed by a bullet.
The scene took place in Skokie around midnight. Some residents said they heard several rounds of bullets rattling through the neighborhood.
“I thought it was firecrackers,” Joel Rolnick said. “All I heard was just a bunch of pops. Pop pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop pop pop.”
Police attempted lifesaving measures on the 9-year-old boy when they arrived at the apartment. They said he later died from injuries he suffered in the shooting.
The 6-year-old who was grazed by a bullet is recovering at a nearby hospital.
The situation was a surprise to neighbors in the area.
“Any loss of life is pretty sad, and it’s pretty uncommon for the area for something like this to unfold, just unfortunate,” Josh Gordon said.
The circumstances around the shooting are still unclear.
“This is my regular walk,” Edward Donlon said. “I think it’s terrible, you know? It’s very sad.”
With an investigation underway, the residents said they’re tired of hearing about violence.
“I mean, the problem is, it is happening so much that you start to, you know, ‘Oh, it’s another one,’” Rolnick said. “Okay, you know, but it tears at the heart. It’s horrible.”
Police haven’t made any arrests or named any suspects.
Investigators asked the public to contact the Skokie Police Department if they have any information about the shooting.
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TEL AVIV, Israel and BETHESDA, Md., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNBX Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX), a global leader in the development of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine, today announced that it has received a Grant of Patent notice by the Patent Registry, Intellectual Property Department, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Said notice relates to the Company's patent titled: System and Method for High Throughput Screening of Cancer Cells.
The Company further reported that it believes that the granting of this patent by the Hong Kong Patent Registry validates its innovative approach to drug discovery in using data obtained from high throughput screening (HTS) of compounds on various types of cancer cells to elucidate and identify specific compounds that are most effective as anti-cancer agents.
This process has already been instrumental for the Company in producing several promising cancer treatment drug candidates, which are now at various stages of the regulatory pathway, including its novel drug candidate RCC-33 for the treatment of colorectal cancer.
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CNBX Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCQB: CNBX) is a U.S. public company and a global leader in the development of cancer related cannabinoid-based medicine. The Company's R&D is based in Israel, where it is licensed by the Ministry of Health to conduct scientific and clinical research on cannabinoid formulations and cancer. For more information, please visit www.cnbxpharma.com. For the latest updates on CNBX Pharmaceuticals, follow the Company on Twitter @cnbxpharma, Facebook @cnbxPharmaceuticals, LinkedIn, and Instagram @CNBX_Pharmaceuticals.
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak and the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, introduced a pet program for the Southern California train route. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passengers can now bring their dogs and cats weighing up to 20 pounds onboard Pacific Surfliner trains for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Reward points beginning May 20.
"We're always looking for ways to better serve the needs of our passengers, and allowing pets to come along for the ride is something our customers have expressed a strong interest in," said Jason Jewell, Interim Managing Director of the LOSSAN Agency. "This pet program will provide more options for our customers in a way that will be safe and convenient, and we're thrilled to introduce it ahead of the summer travel season."
"Nobody likes to be left behind, which is why we are pleased to expand Amtrak's pet program to Pacific Surfliner trains," said Amtrak Vice President of California, Jeanne Cantu. "With pets being an integral part of the family, customers can bring their pets, making traveling with a four-legged friend easy and enjoyable for the entire family."
The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, with portions of the route hugging the Southern California coastline. All Pacific Surfliner trains feature comfortable, reclining seats with power outlets, Wi-Fi, bike and luggage racks, a free and generous baggage policy, and an onboard Market Café that offers fresh food, snacks, and beverages, including California wines, cocktails, and local craft beer.
In alignment with Amtrak's national pet policy, a limited number of pet reservations are available per train and each customer is limited to one pet reservation per trip. Pets will be allowed in all cars, except for Business Class and the Café car. Pets must remain in a carrier at all times and carriers should remain under their seat. Amtrak continues to welcome service animals on board at no charge.
To confirm pet eligibility, all customers must read and sign a Pet Release and Indemnification Agreement for each travel segment. For more information about Amtrak's Pet Policy, visit pacificsurfliner.com/onboard/pets.
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Charles Walton, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Identity, at Avast to give keynote address at MyData 2022: Catalysing Fair Data Solutions.
PRAGUE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today announced its membership of MyData Global, an award-winning international non-profit with over 100 member organizations. Avast is the gold sponsor of this year's MyData conference on 21-22 June in Helsinki, Finland, at which Charles Walton will deliver a keynote, "Where ethics meet profit: how putting people first is good for business", examining how privacy, trust and putting individuals in control of their data can translate into ROI and competitive advantage for businesses.
MyData Global unites activists, academics, entrepreneurs, companies, and governments in pursuit of a common goal: to empower individuals with their personal data. Avast will become a voting member and active contributor of a global community representing many of the most forward-thinking minds in digital trust and personal data management.
Avast's keynote address will be given alongside luminaries such as Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, Member of the European Parliament, Nnenna Nwakanma, Chief Web Advocate, World Wide Web Foundation, and Jasmina Byrne, Chief of Policy, UNICEF Office of Global Insight and Policy.
Charles Walton, Senior Vice President and General Manager said, "Our vision for digital trust is bigger than any one company and requires collaboration and open ecosystems and we believe the private sector has a significant role to play in driving adoption globally. Membership of collaborative groups such as leader MyData Global connects us with a community of organizations and experts who share our values around privacy, decentralization, and user control. When people are in charge of their personal data, everyone wins."
Teemu Ropponen, General Manager of MyData Global, said, "In an era marked by the extensive use of personal data, the need for giving end users more transparency and control over their data trails is evident. We're thrilled that Avast has joined our community, working to further the rights of individuals over their personal data. Together we catalyze change for a more fair and prosperous digital society with humans at the centre, showing that ethical can be profitable."
Avast (LSE:AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security and privacy, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company's threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom, and the Internet Watch Foundation. Visit: www.avast.com.
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MyData Global is an award-winning international nonprofit, based in Helsinki, Finland. The purpose of MyData Global is to empower individuals by improving their right to self-determination regarding their personal data. The MyData Declaration outlines the paradigm shifts and the principles that are needed to make this a reality.
MyData Global has over 100 organisation members and over 400 individual members from over 50 countries, on six continents. We facilitate the 3000+ strong MyData Global community working on the ethical use of personal data. As part of our ecosystem development work, we organise the MyData Conferences on human-centric personal data management.
MyData is a human-centric approach to personal data that combines industry needs for data-driven innovations with strong digital human rights. When the sharing of personal data is based on trust as well as on a balanced relationship between the individual and organisations, it benefits individuals, businesses and the society at large.
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BUENA PARK (KCAL, KCBS) — Knott’s Berry Farm closed early Saturday night after a series of fights broke out inside the theme park, prompting a police response.
According Buena Park Police Department, officers responded to reports of multiple fights at the park, at around 7:30 p.m., after several 911 calls, as well as being notified by security at Knott’s Berry Farm.
Annette Duran, a CBSLA staffer who was at the park Saturday night, described witnessing multiple fights and then stampedes of park-goers trying to get out of the way.
Buena Park PD also said there were reports of shots heard during the fights, but added that they have not found any evidence that so far.
Several people were questioned by police, including victims who suffered non-life threatening injuries, though it is not yet clear if any arrests have been made.
Two people were taken to a hospital for treatment, though the nature of their injuries were not immediately known.
Knott’s Berry Farm released a statement that read:
“The safety of Knott’s Berry Farm’s guests and associates is always our top priority. On Saturday evening, the decision was made to close the park 3 hours early due to unruly behavior and altercations involving a number of teenagers. This behavior did not align with our park’s values, and was not the experience we want any guest to have while visiting Knott’s Berry Farm.”
The park reopened as expected Sunday morning.
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Members of the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group gathered in Morocco on Wednesday to discuss the campaign, a reminder of the persistent threat from the extremist group despite the overwhelming preoccupation with Russia’s war on Ukraine.
U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland co-chaired with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita the annual meeting of senior officials from the 8-year-old, 83-member bloc. The group aims to reaffirm their shared determination to continue fighting IS.
Nuland, the third highest-ranking U.S. diplomat, replaced Secretary of State Antony Blinken who tested positive for COVID-19.
IS at the height of its power controlled more than 40,000 square miles (103,600 square kilometers) stretching from Syria to Iraq and ruled over 8 million people. It lost its last patch of territory in eastern Syria in March 2019 following a years-long global fight against the group. Since that time, it has largely gone underground and waged a low-level insurgency, including roadside bombings, assassinations and hit-and-run attacks mostly targeting security forces in Iraq and Syria.
In recent months, the group has exploited economic collapse, lack of governance and growing ethnic tensions in the impoverished region to reverse counter-IS gains. Its attacks in the region included a major assault earlier this year to seize a prison in northeast Syria holding at least 3,000 IS detainees.
The group has claimed several attacks in Israel recently, and an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt on Sunday claimed an attack that targeted a water pumping station east of the Suez Canal, killing at least 11 soldiers. In Afghanistan, IS militants have stepped up attacks on the country’s new rulers, the Taliban, as well as religious and ethnic minorities.
This year’s meeting is taking place to the backdrop of significant other international priorities, including the devastating war in Ukraine, fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and stepping up the fight against climate change.
Moroccan media report that some 80 countries would be represented at the gathering Monday. Delegates will also discuss ways to prevent a resurgence in Iraq and Syria by stabilizing liberated areas and pursuing sustainable solutions for IS detainees and their family members, as well as countering IS networks on the African continent and elsewhere.
The Moroccan government said it hopes the meeting will result in increased international commitment and cooperation in the fight against IS, with a particular focus on Africa and the growing terrorist threat in the Middle East and other countries.
Numerous Moroccans have traveled to Syria, Iraq and elsewhere to join extremist groups in recent years. Morocco has also experienced multiple attacks itself. Five suicide attacks in Casablanca in 2003 killed 33 people. In 2011, an explosion destroyed a cafe in Marrakesh, killing 17 people, most of them foreign tourists. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ministers-meet-in-morocco-to-discuss-ongoing-threat-from-is/ | 2022-05-11T21:21:41Z |
(The Hill) — A number of Republican candidates who have pushed dubious claims about the last election, or questioned the legitimacy of elections, are winning their respective primaries, raising questions about whether election denialism can be a winning issue in the general election.
Some of the most prominent primary winners include Nevada secretary of state candidate Jim Marchant (R), who claimed he himself had suffered election fraud in 2020 after an unsuccessful bid running for a House seat. He told a candidates forum earlier this year “your vote hasn’t counted for decades.”
Another recent primary winner, Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano (R), asked a state Senate committee following the 2020 election to hold a hearing after questioning the integrity of the election, which Rudy Giuliani participated in. Mastriano penned an op-ed a month afterward making dubious claims about the election, citing the hearing testimony, and later referenced that hearing during a candidate debate.
Some of those races have high stakes.
Should Marchant become the next secretary of state in Nevada, he would be overseeing state and local elections. Mastriano is running for Pennsylvania governor, who appoints the state’s top elections official. Neither campaign responded to The Hill’s requests for comment.
Adding to growing concerns is recent polling indicating that some of these candidates are competitive. A poll out of Pennsylvania last month, for example, showed Mastriano trailing Democratic rival Josh Shapiro by single digits.
Nonetheless, experts and strategists who spoke to The Hill are skeptical that touting such claims will be a winning issue come November.
In the case of Mastriano, Republican strategist Terry Sullivan said he believes other issues factored into voters’ decisions during the primary.
“I don’t think there’s a lot of voters who were going to the polls based solely on that issue,” Sullivan said.
Todd Belt, the director of the political management program at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, said that those remarks “resonate with the hardcore Republican base.”
Belt noted that the messaging could be effective during primary season because there’s usually lower voter turnout generally around that time, with only the most enthusiastic within a party’s base heading to polls. He said that the most energized voters for the Republican Party have included those who have denied the election results or voted for former President Trump.
“It remains to be seen whether or not that will help them in the general election because we may see a number of Democrats as a countervailing force … enthusiastic about voting because of what’s going with the January 6 committee, and so that might be a wash when it comes to the general election,” Belt noted.
Some Republican strategists believe that focusing on those issues in the general election is a non-starter as candidates try to appeal to a wider subset of people.
“There’s no situation where this benefits a Republican candidate in the general, none,” said Republican strategist Doug Heye.
He added that “if you are not focused on inflation, and those things that have Joe Biden’s approval rating in the tank, you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing. You know, you can still win, right? A lot of things can happen, but you’re not doing the job that you’re supposed to be doing. And you know, if you win, it will be in spite of yourself.”
One Republican strategist who asked for anonymity to speak candidly agreed that candidates should be focusing instead on issues like inflation.
“If you’re a Republican in this environment, you should be wholly and solely focused — no matter if you’re running for attorney general or Congress or U.S. Senate — you should be focused on issues that tackle, you know, inflationary pain that families and individuals are suffering, economic woes that we’re seeing, the general malaise people feel about, you know, today’s American and a bit of the short-term future,” the strategist said. “And it would be a mistake to deviate from that as a Republican.”
Marchant and Mastriano were both quick to declare victory in their primaries, even after they had cast doubt on the way elections were conducted in the past, as The Associated Press noted. But their earlier comments continue to dog their campaigns—and some continue to double down.
“It’s not just conspiracy. It’s a fact. People have had some outrageous or questionable things happen to them. That’s 2020, 2021. And even in this recent primary [in] 2022, they believe their voting rights have been infringed upon. We need to get that solved,” Mastriano told The Epoch Times last month.
Concerns over candidates like Marchant and Mastriano come as the number of candidates who have espoused dubious claims about elections has swelled.
The pro-Democracy nonprofit States United Action has tracked the number of election deniers who are running in statewide offices this cycle.
Data released last month showed at the time that at least 35 candidates who the nonprofit classified as election deniers were running for governor in 20 states; at least 15 were running for attorney general in 13 states; and at least 23 were running for secretary of state in 17 states.
Among the candidates who have yet to win their primaries is former local news anchor Kari Lake, who’s running for Arizona governor and is endorsed by Trump.
During a debate held late last month, she asked gubernatorial challengers if they agreed that the last election was “corrupt” and “stolen,” leading three of the four candidates to raise their hands.
Over in Michigan, attorney Matt DePerno (R), who has also been endorsed by Trump and is running for Michigan attorney general, has also made questioning election integrity a focal point of his campaign.
DePerno’s and Lake’s campaigns also did not respond to requests for comment.
Still, some point out that plenty of viable candidates are not touting these views.
“One thing that is really important to highlight is that there are really good pro-democracy candidates that are running on both sides. This is not a, you know, a lot of people want to make this a ‘Republican versus democracy’ issue, but it’s not,” said Thania Sanchez, the senior vice president of research and policy development with States United Action.
“So even though yes, half of the races have an election denier running, that means half of the races do not have an election denier running,” she added. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/can-election-denialism-be-a-winning-issue-in-november/ | 2022-07-10T00:49:26Z |
NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Affirm Holdings, Inc. ("Affirm") (NASDAQ: AFRM) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between February 12, 2021 and February 10, 2022.
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is applauding the office of Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Steve Daines (R-MT) for introducing a plan to create a sustainable monthly Child Tax Credit. The previously expanded CTC's monthly payments that lapsed in December 2021.
"Humanity Forward applauds Senators Romney, Burr, and Daines for moving forward the conversation about how best to support families with a fully paid-for, cash benefit through the Family Security Act," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Humanity Forward's Head of Policy & Government Affairs. "We're encouraged by this thoughtful plan and effort to build a meaningful Child Tax Credit based on conservative values, and we're looking forward to continuing to build Republican support for a tax cut that has supported families so well."
The plan would ensure taxpayers have the option to receive their benefit in advance, monthly payments, meeting families where and how they budget and helping them take on inflation. It would also ease phase-ins and provide expanded benefits for America's vulnerable families.
"The plan introduced by Sens. Romney, Burr, and Daines marries conservative principles with a commitment to providing direct support for parents," said Patrick Brown, HF Policy Council member and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. "By reforming and improving how the federal government provides aid to low-income and working-class families, the Family Security Act offers a promising way forward that fits squarely with Humanity Forward's goals of common-sense policymaking."
With inflation reaching historic highs this year, the return of the monthly Child Tax Credit would insulate American families from the worst of rising costs. In a study published by the Brookings Institution earlier this year, researchers at the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis and Appalachian State University found 70 percent of parents receiving the monthly credit said the monthly payments helped them better manage higher prices.
"Families want Congress to get together and make a monthly credit happen," said Mastrangelo. "This plan brings us closer to doing just that. Humanity Forward is ready to work with legislators in both chambers and parties to see that families get more of their own money back to fight inflation."
Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bipartisan coalitions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy. Uniquely positioned as America's fastest growing, altruistic advocacy organization, our mission is to advance evidence-based policies designed to strengthen families, generate economic growth, and end poverty.
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LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, after her own recent bout with COVID-19, empathized with patients, doctors and nurses at a London hospital last week as she listened to their stories about life on the front lines of the pandemic.
The monarch spoke to patients and staff at the Royal London Hospital during a virtual visit that marked the official dedication of the Queen Elizabeth Unit, a 155-bed critical care facility built in just five weeks at the height of the pandemic. Elizabeth tested positive for COVID-19 in February and suffered what Buckingham Palace described as “mild cold-like symptoms.’’
“It does leave one very tired and exhausted, doesn’t it?’’ she told recovering COVID-19 patient Asef Hussain and his wife, Shamina. “This horrible pandemic.”
The unit has treated about 800 coronavirus patients from across northeast London, with staff recruited from throughout the region, including retired doctors and nurses and even soldiers drafted in to help.
With friends and family members barred from the hospital by strict virus-control measures, nurses did their best to comfort seriously ill patients, senior nurse Mireia López Rey Ferrer told Elizabeth.
“As nurses, we made sure that they were not alone,’’ López Rey said. “We held their hands, we wiped their tears and we provided comfort. It felt at times that we were running a marathon with no finish line.”
Hussain was the third member of his family hospitalized with COVID-19 at the end of December 2020. His brother died first, then his father passed away while Hussain was on a ventilator.
“I remember waking up one morning and just finding it really, really difficult to breathe,’’ he said. “I remember waking my wife saying that I feel like there’s no oxygen in the room. I remember me sticking my head out the window, just trying to breathe, trying to get that extra oxygen.”
He was on a ventilator for seven weeks and only recently was able to stop using a wheelchair.
Nurses helped lift Hussain’s spirits by arranging video calls on a tablet computer. Shamina Hussain told the queen that 500 friends and family around the world dialed in to one conference call to pray for her husband.
“So you have a large family, or a large influence on people,” the queen quipped.
The couple smiled.
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California woman opens home to people seeking abortion, pregnancy care
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A California woman is offering help to women in states where abortion is now banned.
California still offers abortion protections, and Mariana Cervantes said that women wanting to travel to the state for those services could stay at her home.
Driving down El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, some billboards let people know the state of California is a safe haven for abortions, while pro-life billboards provide an opposing view.
The debate has captivated the country since the Supreme Court announced the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
“I get it, pro-life and pro-choice, there are all these different options, but in the end, I fiercely believe that everyone should have the choice to their own body,” Cervantes said.
Cervantes said her stomach dropped when she heard the news.
“I was freaking out, and I was like, ‘OK, well I’m in California,’ and then Gavin Newsom was like, ‘This is a safe haven state, you guys are OK, we’re not going to do anything here, you guys are safe,’” she said. “My heart was just aching for my friends in Arizona.”
Cervantes is originally from Arizona but now lives in East San Diego County.
Her home state has banned abortions after 15 weeks, and the Planned Parenthood locations there have all paused abortions.
Cervantes said she knew she had to do something, so she tweeted that her doors were open to anyone traveling to California to get an abortion.
“If I can provide someone … help them get access with what they need like if they need an abortion or emergency care, I’m more than happy to help out,” she said.
Despite the backlash Cervantes said she’s received for offering help to those seeking abortions, she said, as a survivor of sexual assault, it’s also her way of giving back the support she received when she needed it the most.
“Just letting women know that they’re not alone,” she said. “We’re all in this fight. We’re all together, and especially right now, we need to stick together and fight for our rights and support women.”
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The Multi-year, Multi-million, Multi-territory Deal is Pinterest's First under Chief Content Officer Malik Ducard
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, inspiration to realization platform Pinterest and modern media company Tastemade announce a first-of-its-kind, multi-million, global strategic partnership to scale creators, content series, and live streaming on Pinterest. The multi-year partnership commences immediately with initial programming launching in Q3/Q4 of 2022 and throughout 2023.
Under the terms of the deal, Tastemade, already one of the largest video partners for Pinterest globally, will produce 50 new shows that will debut exclusively on Pinterest via new content franchises and Idea Pins, Pinterest's multi-page video Pins. Co-developed by Pinterest, these series will feature talent from both the Tastemade and Pinterest creator communities from around the globe — and will be produced in at least eight different languages from Tastemade's global studios across the U.S, LATAM, Europe, and APAC.
Tastemade will also produce hundreds of hours of new live streaming programming for Pinterest TV. Shot on location and in Tastemade's studios, the live streams will aim to increase total viewership, drive repeat viewers, test shopping behaviors, and encourage community engagement. Tastemade's experience with live streaming commerce will prove valuable in activating creators, brands, and consumers alike.
"As one of our largest video partners globally, I've been so impressed by how Tastemade has expanded their platform, consistently delivers engaging content, and builds value on Pinterest," says Chief Content Officer Malik Ducard, Pinterest. "This is a natural extension of our existing partnership as we scale our content and creator efforts at Pinterest, and I'm thrilled to build something even bigger to inspire Pinners in more languages around the world."
By partnering with Tastemade, Pinterest is further scaling their creator ecosystem with a pioneer in native mobile video to drive high-quality video content and engagement on the platform, which allows for a truly unique offering for creators to collaborate with Tastemade and Pinterest on a global basis. While Pinterest began their creator efforts by focusing on "rising stars" and "homegrown" creators, this newly expanded partnership with Tastemade will also bolster Pinterest's native-first content approach with programmers and publishers as premium content creators.
Tastemade drives some of the most inspirational content on Pinterest, with Tastemade Pins driving 200% more saves than the average Pin.1 While Tastemade has historically focused on the passion-led content verticals of Food, Travel, and Home & Design, this partnership will expand its programming to other high-value categories including Beauty, Fashion, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Parenting, Pets, and more – leveraging Tastemade's robust global video platform and creator community to bring greater quality and scale to Pinterest's video ambitions and to produce an even wider array of programming to inspire Pinterest users around the world.
"Consumers have undeniably embraced video as the preferred content medium, and one that is especially powerful in inspiring consumers to take action to create a life they love," says Co-Founder & CEO Larry Fitzgibbon, Tastemade. "The biggest trends in media are now in video, creators, and live streaming – and this partnership addresses all three at global scale. We have a long track record of deeply engaging the Pinterest audience and are excited to take even more Pinners from inspiration to realization through video storytelling."
As a part of the deal, Tastemade will also host a series of in-person creator events at Tastemade studios around the globe (Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Jakarta, Mumbai, São Paulo, Buenos Aires) in many of Pinterest's key international markets. Creators from both the Pinterest and Tastemade communities will come together for community building activities, creator activations, and training sessions focused on catalyzing more high-quality video storytelling and overall engagement on the Pinterest platform.
Tastemade is a modern media company that engages a global audience of more than 300 million monthly viewers on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms, garnering 700 million minutes watched each month. We create award-winning video content and original programming in the categories of Food, Travel, and Home & Design that we share with an engaged, passionate, and global community. Tastemade has won a host of awards and accolades for its innovation and original programming, including three James Beard Awards, two Emmy Awards, and was most recently recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies" in 2021. For more information, visit Tastemade at:www.tastemade.com
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New National Stop Cyberbullying Day initiative earmarks the brand's ongoing commitment to bring attention to the global issue of cyberbullying, alongside its partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation
LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Change starts here. Urban Decay Cosmetics announces the latest initiative in its pledge to fight cyberbullying, "WORDS HURT IRL," a new campaign debuting with a powerful, call-to-action video starring "Tall Girl" actor, Ava Michelle.
WORDS HURT IRL, debuting today in conjunction with National Stop Cyberbullying Day, features a series of videos starring Michelle, a firsthand victim of bullying, both in real life and online. The videos share an impactful synopsis of her personal story and inspire viewers to "stop giving hateful words power" and to "cancel online hate together." Michelle's career debuted as a star on "Dance Moms", where she was dismissed from the show as too tall, given her 6'2" stature. She went on to find success on "So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation," and as the lead actor on Netflix's hit show, "Tall Girl" and its sequel, "Tall Girl 2."
"I feel that one of the best things that you can do with the hardships you have faced, is to truly share those experiences with others and be able to learn and grow together," said Michelle. "We make assumptions that we are alone in what we are going through, but it's so important to know that we aren't and it's going to be ok. I am so thankful to Urban Decay for asking me to be a part of such a wonderful project and for always being a company that wants to do good. I am beyond proud of what we made!"
WORDS HURT IRL is the newest element in Urban Decay's ongoing pledge to champion a call-to-action denouncing cyberbullying, one of the most destructive forms of mental health abuse plaguing the world today, with more than 50% of young adults personally subjected to harassing behavior online. In 2021, the brand committed to a multi-faceted campaign against cyberbullying, initiating a three-year partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online. Given Urban Decay's formative stance as a leading digital marketer in the beauty industry, the allegiance to fight cyberbullying was a natural one, designed to ensure the brand's online community – and beyond - is always a welcoming, inclusive and safe space.
Urban Decay's collaboration with The Cybersmile Foundation was designed to develop education and support resources for important issues associated with cyberbullying and mental health. The first element premiered in February 2022 with six interactive Urban Decay x Cybersmile Education Modules and an accompanying digital changemaker toolkit, available for free to users of all ages. With the goal of reaching 500,000 people online, this education walks users through simple, impactful materials on everything from "Allyship on Social Media" to "Dealing With Online Bullying" to "Becoming a Changemaker." The entire program can be found at https://www.cybersmileeducation.org/urbandecay and in the resources section of The Cybersmile Foundation website. The partnership also features a three-part $300,000 donation from Urban Decay to The Cybersmile Foundation, to be used towards furthering its work and efforts in the fight against cyberbullying.
For more information on WORDS HURT IRL, Urban Decay x Cybersmile Education Modules and/or Urban Decay's partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation, please visit www.urbandecay.com/stoponlinebullying.
Urban Decay Cosmetics appeals to those who relish their individuality and embrace what makes them different. We have challenged the industry's definition of beauty since 1996, when we disrupted the sea of pink dominating makeup counters everywhere. Badass cruelty-free, high-performance makeup. Reinvention over perfection. Inspiration without replication. Kindness over cruelty. Unsubscribe from beauty telling you to be pretty. Be whatever you want to be. For more information, visit urbandecay.com or follow @urbandecaycosmetics.
The Cybersmile Foundation is a multi-award-winning nonprofit organization committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online. We work to promote kindness, diversity and inclusion by building a safer, more positive digital community. Through education, research, awareness campaigns and the promotion of positive digital citizenship we reduce incidents of cyberbullying and through our professional help and support services we empower those affected and their families to regain control of their lives. Official Website: https://www.cybersmile.org/
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Finalists and winners to be recognized at AOTMP® Industry Solutions Showcase on July 28.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers at AOTMP® (www.aotmp.com) have announced finalists for 11 prestigious industry vendor awards. The 2022 AOTMP® Vendor Awards recognize innovation and excellence amongst vendors involved with providing products, services, and solutions to external customers and individuals working for those vendor organizations. Winners will be announced on July 28 at the Vendor Awards & Recognition ceremony during the Industry Solutions Showcase live online event. Registration for the showcase is free for all qualified business customers; anyone may register to attend the awards ceremony.
The awards committee selected these finalists based on personal achievement, company impact, and solution innovation criteria.
Finalists for 3 individual awards:
- Ben Savage – Mindglobal
- Ciera Broberg – Telarus
- Jean Tolentino – Accenture, Inc.
- Kyra Augustus – Telarus
- Miranda Ruane – vCom Solutions
- Suzanne Rosato – G2, Inc.
Finalists for 5 company awards:
- Advantage Communications Group
- Calero-MDSL
- CAN-AM
- ChoiceTel
- DMI
- HCL Technologies
- ITsavvy
- Lightyear
- Network Control
- Oncept Consulting Group
- Sakon
- Tellennium
- The BAZ Group
- Upland Software
- vCom Solutions
Finalists for 3 solution awards:
- Calero-MDSL
- Samsung SDS America
- Teamcognito Solutions Private Limited
- Taqtile
Timothy C. Colwell, AOTMP® Executive Vice President, says, 'These finalists represent the best of the best in the telecom, mobility, and IT management industry. Customer partnership, value delivery, and continuous improvement are universal attributes illustrated by each finalist.'
The Industry Solutions Showcase is a live online event to simplify the process of buying and selling telecom, mobility, and IT management technology solutions. From July 27 - 28, attendees will see 30-minute Spotlight demos by the industry's most innovative service providers, allowing business customers to experience many new solutions in one place and find vendors that meet their needs.
AOTMP® is a global organization, empowering professionals in the dynamic $4+ trillion telecom, mobility and IT management industry. AOTMP® delivers value through training, certifications, association memberships, events & programs, best practices, publications, resources, and professional development.
Learn more at www.aotmp.com
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HELSINKI (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday that Turkey has “legitimate concerns” over terrorism and other issues that need to be taken seriously.
Turkey has accused Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants and says it will not back the two Nordic nations joining NATO until they change their policies.
Speaking at a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, Stoltenberg stressed that “no other NATO ally has suffered more terrorist attacks than Turkey” and pointed to its strategic geographic location with neighbors like Iraq and Syria.
“These are legitimate concerns. This is about terrorism, it’s about weapons exports,” Stoltenberg said. “We have to address the security concerns of all allies, including Turkish concerns about the terrorist group PKK.”
He spoke at Finland’s presidential summer residence Kultaranta in western Finland.
After decades of military non-alignment, Russia’s war in Ukraine pushed Finland and Sweden to apply to join NATO in May. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, however, accuses the Nordic nations of supporting Kurdish militants deemed by Turkey to be terrorists and has vetoed their entry into the 30-member alliance.
“When a vital key ally as Turkey raises concerns on terrorism then of course we have to sit down and take them seriously. And that’s exactly what we do,” Stoltenberg said.
The demands from Ankara to Helsinki and Stockholm also include lifting restrictions on arms exports to Turkey and extraditing members of certain Kurdish organizations that are opposed to Erdogan’s government.
In the past weeks, NATO’s chief has been trying to resolve the dispute but he did not disclose Sunday whether any progress has been made.
He was to attend an annual discussion panel in Kultaranta later Sunday together with Finnish and Nordic politicians, foreign and security policy experts and military representatives.
Stoltenberg will visit Sweden on Monday for talks with the Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/nato-chief-turkey-has-legitimate-concerns-over-terrorism-2/ | 2022-06-12T17:43:21Z |
HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), a leading technology-focused intelligent learning company in China, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, August 18, 2022, before the open of the U.S. markets.
The earnings teleconference call with simultaneous webcast will take place at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 18, 2022 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022). Youdao's management will be on the call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions.
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.youdao.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until August 25, 2022:
About Youdao, Inc.
Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is a leading technology-focused intelligent learning company in China dedicated to developing and using technologies to provide learning content, applications and solutions to users of all ages. Building on the popularity of its online knowledge tools such as Youdao Dictionary and Youdao Translation, Youdao now offers smart devices, STEAM courses, adult and vocational courses, and education digitalization solutions. In addition, Youdao has developed a variety of interactive learning apps. Youdao was founded in 2006 as part of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), a leading internet technology company in China.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.youdao.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Jeffrey Wang
Youdao, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8255-8163 ext. 89980
E-mail: IR@rd.netease.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com
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BOSTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New England Law | Boston is pleased to announce that Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor and proud alumna Karyn Polito '91 will be the keynote speaker at this year's commencement ceremony, where she will also be awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
The law school's 111th Commencement will take place on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the historic Boch Center, Wang Theater in Boston. The class of 2022 will be joined by graduates from the class of 2020 who were unable to receive their diplomas in person until now.
"The Honorable Karyn Polito is one of New England Law's most distinguished graduates," said Dean Lisa Freudenheim. "Her numerous achievements in public service demonstrate that a New England Law education opens doors to careers that benefit society at the highest level. We are especially honored that she will be joining us in her final year of service as Lieutenant Governor."
Karyn Polito assumed the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts on January 8, 2015, and was sworn in for a second term on January 3, 2019. She began her public service in local government, serving as a member of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen and then as a state representative for five terms.
Lieutenant Governor Polito inspires through her leadership in many different areas. She is:
- Chair of the Community Compact Cabinet, elevating the administration's partnerships with local government and promoting best practices
- Chair of the Seaport Economic Council, working with coastal communities to leverage their unique assets to drive sustainable growth
- Chair of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
- Co-chair of the STEM Advisory Council, working to ensure that all students have access to STEM courses with the goal of preparing them for careers and closing the skills gap
Her mass.gov biography states: "Since taking office with Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito has visited and partnered with leadership in all 351 of the Commonwealth's cities and towns, developing close relationships with mayors, town administrators, and other municipal officials, and building on a fundamental belief and understanding that the Commonwealth's success is driven by the strength of its diverse expanse of people and places."
In addition to her dedication to public service, Polito has long demonstrated a commitment to New England Law. In recognition of her many contributions, the Lieutenant Governor was honored at the New England Law | Boston 2017 Dean's Reception. She is a graduate of Worcester's Holy Name Central Catholic High School and Boston College, as well as a 1991 graduate of New England Law.
New England Law will also be awarding an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Katherine Craven, Chairperson of Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Chief Administrative and Financial Officer at Babson College; Doctor of Laws degree to alumna and first Black female attorney to practice in the State of Rhode Island, Dorothy Crockett '31 (posthumous); and Doctor of Laws degree to alumnus Chief Justice Roberto Ronquillo, Jr., '84 for his leadership of the Boston Municipal Court Department and mentorship of New England Law students as an Adjunct Professor.
ABOUT NEW ENGLAND LAW | BOSTON
New England Law | Boston was founded in 1908 as Portia Law School, the first and only law school established exclusively for the education of women. Today, New England Law offers its co-ed student body flexible, convenient programs that combine rigorous academics, dynamic community, and early access to practical experience, as well as a diverse, global alumni network spanning 29 countries, 50 states, and 99 practice areas. For more information, visit www.nesl.edu.
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