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LEWISVILLE, Texas (KDAF) — If you’re living within the DFW Metroplex, you’re just a short car trip away from what people have called the “best cat café in the country.”
“A lot of people say they go to cat cafes all across the country and they say this is probably one of the best cat cafes they’ve seen because it accommodates the cats, not the visitors,” Owner of the Charming Cat Café, Beverly Freed said. “With themes to accommodate the moods of a cat at various times of the day. Some of them will like lots of light, be able to run about, have large space. some prefer to have space and settle in. Cosmos – this rooms’ been set up to be low frequency sounds, low light. the cats will go in there when they want to chill.”
The Cat Cafe is inside the Music City Mall in Lewisville, Texas – which doubles as a feline foster home.
“The cat corner is a huge foster home. one of the reasons is that we had been doing adoptions at PetSmarts and Petcos – cats hated it because they were in cages,” she said. “It wasn’t familiar to them. so, I built them a big foster home here. We’re working for the cats. we assess the adopters lifestyle and what their expectations are, what their experiences have been. we try to find a cat to match that. we really want the cat to be successful because then the adopters are happy, the cats happy, we’re happy.”
But visitors can stop by without pressure to adopt! | https://cw33.com/news/fun-on-the-run-news/lewisville-cat-cafe-offers-visitors-chance-to-vibe-with-kittens-in-mood-rooms/ | 2022-06-09T22:10:40Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Fourth of July weekend is fastly approaching but before that, midweek is still taking place and a warming trend is expected before the long weekend takes place.
The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth says North Texans will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower to mid 90s with winds from the east ranging from 5-10 mph. “A warming trend will begin today as an upper level ridge strengthens overhead. Highs in the lower to mid 90s are expected today, followed by mid to upper 90s on Thursday.”
As night falls, clouds will partly cover the sky as lows set in ranging from the upper 60s to mid 70s with light southeast winds. Before Friday arrives, Thursday will see some isolated thunderstorms across the southeast portion of North Texas.
“Rain chances will arrive across the southeast on Thursday as a swath of Gulf moisture moves into the area. Severe storms are not expected, but a few strong storms with brief heavy rain and frequent lightning may occur,” the center said. | https://cw33.com/news/local/midweek-north-texas-forecast-to-bring-warming-trend-ahead-of-4th-of-july-weekend/ | 2022-06-29T16:22:29Z |
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will release its first quarter 2022 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, April 28, 2022. A printer-friendly format will be available on the company's website shortly thereafter.
In conjunction with this release, J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, will host a conference call on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 5:15 pm ET/4:15 pm CT.
The conference call will be broadcast live through Gallagher's website at www.ajg.com, and a conference call replay will be available on the company's website approximately two hours after the broadcast. The replay can be accessed by going to Investor Relations and clicking on Events & Presentations.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company has operations in 68 countries and offers client service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Contact:
Ray Iardella
VP - Investor Relations
(630) 285-3661 – Ray_Iardella@ajg.com
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Energy (OTCMKTS: UNRG) -- United Energy Corporation today announced 100% acquisition of Integrity Terminals, LLC., adding to UNRG's previous minority ownership stake of 12%. According to Brian Guinn, UNRG CEO, "As a wholly owned subsidiary of UNRG, full ownership and operational control enables UNRG to implement aggressive plans for the project's completion while increasing shareholder value. Profitability. Responsibility. Sustainability. These are the hallmarks of our corporate mission."
UNRG has also acquired the option to purchase a total of 686 acres of land located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The land's purchase is subject to due diligence studies and permitting approvals prior to closing on the property.
Integrity Terminals is a planned greenfield facility and sophisticated bulk storage import/export project strategically located in Louisiana's Gulf Coastal area along the Mississippi River. This corridor connects U.S. oil and gas suppliers with domestic and international markets. The world-class and technologically advanced, multi-functional facility will store, blend, and distribute petroleum products, crude oil, biofuel, green energy, and non-petroleum compounds. Phase 1 will focus on rail storage and transport. Phases 2 and 3 will incorporate deep-water and barge access, bulk storage, and more complex rail rack and rail storage systems.
This ambitious project will reduce dependence on foreign sources and interrupted supply chains. Leveraging connectivity to key refineries, pipelines, and the country's network of highways, integrated terminals provide logistical and wholesale oil and gas distribution solutions. The terminal will embrace eco-friendly, LEED® certified building practices, relying heavily on carbon capture and vapor recovery technologies (with the goal of carbon neutrality), contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment.
In conjunction with the acquisition, UNRG also announces it has engaged EXCEL Midstream Solutions, Inc. of Houston, Texas as its strategic design, permitting, and engineering partner. EXCEL provides premier civil, structural, mechanical, fabrication, electrical and instrumentation engineering, construction, and maintenance services. Their dedication to safety, stellar quality, and highly skilled professionals sets them apart in the industry. EXCEL's current roster of exclusive partnerships represents a critical service providing affordable fuels and power along with significant sustainability and carbon reductions. EXCEL has commenced the initial due diligence, engineering, facilities design, and permitting efforts, estimating that construction for Phase 1 can begin as early as Q3/Q4 2023 and Q1/Q2 2024 for Phases 2 and 3.
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Investor Contact:
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info@unrgcorp.com
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- They say that behind every great man, there is a great woman. Well, in the case of Key To Life this couldn't be more true. Kelly Dooley is COO of Key To Life, but this title doesn't even come close to describing her role in the company. Alongside her husband, Tate Dooley, Kelly is also the co-founder and co-owner of Key To Life. Kelly is responsible for most of the inner workings of the company, being a driving force within every sector of the company's operations. From logistics, to order processing, to creating every single piece of marketing material the company releases, to composing and releasing our newsletters, to product purchasing, to building and maintaining the website, to handling HR and inter-company relations, and everything in between. The company's success is directly related to her efforts, and this is evident every single day. Plain and simple, the company could not function without Kelly!!
Key To Life's marketing is top notch in the industry. It's clean, it's eye-catching, it's informative and it's cohesive. Typically, marketing is handled by someone who went to college specifically for marketing. Generally informational sheets and handouts are pretty typical for this reason. There are simple headlines, a few pictures and lots of text. Not at KTL. Kelly takes Key To Life's marketing to the next level. Not only is it clean and easy to follow, but every new piece of marketing material seems somehow to be better than the last! Kelly continues to find new and inventive ways to make common things seem exciting, and the mundane details seem exclusive!! Take something like hemp material separation. In a nutshell, it's a pretty straightforward process by which desirable hemp material is separated from undesirable material. Kelly completely turned it on its head and went Super Hero with it, turning it into The Incredible Bulk separation process! Now it's something exciting and eye opening to the industry and swiftly becoming an industry standard.
Content generation and release is, once again, generally relegated to people with writing backgrounds; people who majored in English or creative writing in college. At Key To Life, this is just another role Kelly has masterfully taken on. She is responsible for not only editing, but oftentimes writing the weekly newsletter, and even designing our states regulatory labeling. And on top of that, she helps mold and present it in new and exciting ways! Key To Life's newsletters cover everything from exclusive deals to educational knowledge drops to promotional content describing upcoming events. Kelly makes all this not only palatable, but she makes it interesting and eye-catching.
Creating and maintaining a website can oftentimes be a complicated and frustrating endeavor. People can go to college for years just to be able to write the code necessary to create a functioning website that doesn't crash or isn't so user UNfriendly that people lose interest immediately and move on. Not only has Kelly helped create the website for Key To Life, she also is responsible for adding new products on a nearly daily basis as well as coordinating with the logistical partners AND the financial partners to ensure that it is functional. She taught herself how to embed items in the website and place content strategically so that as it continually changes, the company can maintain functionality and efficiency!
The extreme levels of executive knowledge that she has learned riding the roller coaster throughout the years is absolutely incredible. You often hear Kelly say "I graduated with a art and graphic design degree, How did I end up doing the numbers?". You will find upon further analysis of the spreadsheets of numbers, triple tier pricing, business plan projections & contracts she helps form, you will notice the extreme level of detail and thought that goes into everything that she accomplishes. She will not tell you but she often outperforms highly experienced CPA's, accountants, CFOs and many people with business specific degrees in their specific category. Somehow she knows how to do it all! Learning how to ride the rollercoaster of business in real life is more valuable than any degree you could ever have and Kelly has proven that time and time again!
To top it all off, she is an incredible mother of two wonderful children and an amazing wife to Tate Dooley. She is able to not only assist with at-home learning with her kids, but somehow continues to get major things accomplished on a day to day basis with the company, while juggling a million things. Not only does she do this, but she continues to maintain a positive attitude throughout! Every morning at the daily company meetings, employees get to see Kelly's smiling face telling them "good morning" and starting the day off in a positive way. Kelly is truly an inspiration, self taught business guru, great example of a working leader, highly experienced and well deserved of her official company title - Queen Bee! Be on the look out for this business mogul, Kelly Dooley, and where she takes Key To Life Supply in the future!
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Former K-State forward Dean Wade returns to Cavaliers
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 11:28 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two time All-Big 12 First Team selection Dean Wade will suit up for Cleveland next season.
The Cavs exercised the former Cats fourth year team option Wednesday night.
He appeared in 51 games and started 28 of those for Cleveland last year averaging just over five points a game and nearly three rebounds a game.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/23/former-k-state-forward-dean-wade-returns-cavaliers/ | 2022-06-23T05:33:38Z |
Leading Provider of Tax-Advantaged Savings and Related Services Will Serve More Than 15 million Savers with Expanded Technology, Solutions, and Expertise
DRESHER, Pa., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus—whose technology and expertise help millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare—and Newport, the Walnut Creek, California-based retirement services provider—announced today that the two companies have closed their previously announced merger, the first step in their journey together as a combined organization.
The union combines the capabilities and talents of two market leaders in tax-advantaged savings and related services, serving more than 15 million savers and overseeing more than $745 billion in assets under administration as of December 31, 2021. Together, the unified company employs more than 5,400 employees across the U.S.
David Musto, president and chief executive officer of Ascensus, will serve as CEO of the combined company. Laura Ramanis, who has served as interim CEO of Newport since the announcement of the transaction last fall, and Kurt Laning, executive vice president of Newport Non-Qualified and Insurance Solutions, will join the Ascensus executive leadership team, reporting to Musto.
"With today's announcement, Ascensus and Newport have taken an important step in our journey towards a stronger, unified company," said Musto. "Clients across our lines of business will benefit from our expanded capabilities—accelerated investments in technology, data analytics, and user experiences—and broadened expertise. And both Ascensus and Newport associates can look forward to new opportunities for personal growth and enhanced career development."
"Ascensus and Newport share a passion for helping people save for their futures and supporting the growth and success of our partners," said Ramanis. "We look forward to continuing that mission as a combined company."
With industry-leading qualified and non-qualified retirement plan services, corporate and bank-owned life insurance (COLI and BOLI) practices, fiduciary and trust solutions, and other total rewards capabilities, Newport expands the services and expertise Ascensus provides to its clients and advisor partners. Newport's clients will benefit from greater access to unique tax-advantaged savings solutions across retirement, education, and health provided by Ascensus. The combined company's investments in technology, digital capabilities, and analytics will deliver enhanced value to clients, expand client relationships, and create even better outcomes for savers.
Both the Ascensus and Newport brands remain in use at closing, with the Ascensus brand representing the unified company.
"Our goal over the next several months is the successful unification of our company—built on the principle of 'best of the best' and our shared cultural attributes, and executed with the interests, quality, and stability of our client relationships foremost in mind," added Musto. "As a unified organization, Ascensus and Newport share a strong commitment to serving our clients and offering more—across the tax-advantaged retirement, education, and health savings expertise for which Ascensus is known, and capitalizing on Newport's well-established qualified and non-qualified retirement services, and fiduciary and COLI/BOLI capabilities as well."
Evercore acted as exclusive financial advisor to Newport in connection with the transaction.
Goldman Sachs Bank USA, SPC Financing Company LLC, and KKR Capital Markets LLC led the financing consortium.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as transactional counsel to Ascensus and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as financing counsel to Ascensus. Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP acted as legal counsel to Newport.
Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. Through co-branded, private-labeled, and other governmental partnerships, our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers. Ascensus is a leading recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Newport is a leading retirement services provider that helps employers—and the advisors who serve them—prepare employees for a more financially secure retirement. The company has more than $150 billion in retirement assets under administration and more than $300 billion in corporate retirement and insurance assets. Newport maintains investment objectivity, fee transparency and a commitment to flexible, responsive service. Staffed by an exceptional team of nearly 1,500 retirement, insurance, and consulting professionals, the company provides retirement solutions tailored to the needs of employers of every size, from small businesses to the Fortune 1000. Visit newportgroup.com.
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BEIJING, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RYB Education, Inc. ("RYB" or the "Company") (NYSE: RYB), a leading early childhood education service provider in China, today announced that it has changed its name "RYB Education, Inc." to "Gravitas Education Holdings, Inc." with the approval by its shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting held on March 13, 2022.
The American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, par value US$0.001 per share, of the Company, are expected to begin trading under the new corporate name on or about May 24, 2022. The Company's ticker will change from "RYB" to "GEHI" on or about May 24, 2022.
About RYB Education, Inc.
Founded on the core values of "Care" and "Responsibility," "Inspire" and "Innovate," RYB Education, Inc. is a leading early childhood education service provider in China. Since opening its first play-and-learn center in 1998, the Company has grown and flourished with the mission to provide high-quality, individualized and age-appropriate care and education to nurture and inspire each child for his or her betterment in life. During its two decades of operating history, the Company has built "RYB" into a well-recognized education brand and helped bring about many new educational practices in China's early childhood education industry. RYB's comprehensive early childhood education solutions meet the needs of children from infancy to 6 years old through structured courses at kindergartens and play-and-learn centers, as well as at-home educational products and services.
For more information, please visit http://ir.rybbaby.com.
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 brand recognition and market reputation; the Company's growth strategies; trends and competition in China's early childhood education market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of the Chinese early childhood education market; Chinese governmental policies relating to the Company's industry and general economic conditions in China. 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.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
RYB Education, Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@rybbaby.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: ryb@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: ryb@tpg-ir.com
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SAS received the highest score in the current offering category among 15 vendors evaluated
CARY, N.C., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global AI and analytics titan SAS has been named a Leader in anti-money laundering solutions by Forrester. The Forrester Wave™: Anti-Money-Laundering Solutions, Q3 2022 evaluates the industry's 15 most significant anti-money laundering (AML) technology providers, assessing and ranking them based on 26 evaluation criteria.
As criminals grow more sophisticated in their money laundering methods, financial services organizations like banks and insurers rely on ever-more advanced AML solutions to detect financial crime. Notably, SAS® Anti-Money Laundering attained the highest score of any evaluated vendor in the "current offering" category. The AI-powered anti-money laundering software solution scored 4.85 out of 5 overall and received the highest possible score in 12 of the category's 13 criteria, including:
- Users and roles.
- Watchlist management and screening.
- Rules-based scoring and alerting.
- AI/machine learning-based scoring and alerting.
- Internationalization, currencies, and reporting.
- Scale.
The influential research and advisory firm's assessment of SAS' current AML offering notes that it "provides an overall robust solution."
"Key management for encrypting data is explicitly configurable," the report continues. "Rules-based and AI/ML based risk scoring is nice and functional. The solution can also provide rule recommendations. Workflow for model building is also functional and intuitive. Case management screen customization and usability is superior."
According to a global AML study by SAS, KPMG and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), one-third of financial institutions have accelerated their adoption of AI and machine learning for AML compliance since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Moreover, those that have deployed these advanced AML capabilities are seeing tremendous benefits.
"While anti-money laundering compliance expectations have increased due to more complex regulatory priorities, AI and machine learning are delivering on their promise of making AML programs more automated, efficient and effective," said David Stewart, Director of Financial Crimes and Compliance at SAS. "It's not hype or hyperbole. SAS has helped financial institutions achieve more than 90% model accuracy, reduce false positives by up to 80% and realize a twofold improvement on their SAR conversion rate."
About SAS
SAS is the leader in analytics. Through innovative software and services, SAS empowers and inspires customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.
SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2022 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved.
Editorial Contact:
Danielle M. Bates
danielle.bates@sas.com
919-531-1959
sas.com/news
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LG webOS TV owners first to benefit from Rsupport's video-conferencing service, RemoteMeeting, on the big screen at home
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remote work, workcation, or hybrid work have become part of a mainstream, a paradigm shift also has begun in video conferencing solutions. Rsupport Co., Ltd., a leader in remote software solutions, announced today that RemoteMeeting, its innovative video conferencing service, is now available on 2021 and 2022 LG Smart TVs. Compatible TV users can now conduct a video conference on the big screen by opening the RemoteMeeting app, without need of connecting to a PC or laptop.
RemoteMeeting, the innovative web-based video conferencing service, is highly recognized for its superior usability and stable connectivity. Based on the outstanding proprietary technologies it employs, RemoteMeeting provides differentiated functionality to improve productivity.
Users can also choose a virtual meeting room from the lounge of RemoteMeeting to host or participate in a video conference after login. LG TV owners now benefit from a solution offering a great usage experience thanks to the patented interface.
Accessing RemoteMeeting app on LG TVs is very easy: once downloaded from LG content store, participation in video conferences with RemoteMeeting can be done by entering the six digits access code using the keypad of the remote.
To celebrate the launch, in addition, users signing up to RemoteMeetingservice via LG smart TVs will receive a 6-month trial free-of-charge (promotion available worldwide until December 2022). Details of the promotion can be found on the RemoteMeeting on webOS platform or the RemoteMeeting website (www.remotemeeting.com).
Hyung Su Seo, CEO of Rsupport, said, "We are thrilled to expand the availability of RemoteMeeting and provide LG customers an easy-to-use communication solution on the big screen at home." He also said "We will continue to strive to provide services optimized for various video conferencing needs and environments."
About RSUPPORT Co., Ltd
Founded in 2001, RSUPPORT Co., Ltd has been one of the pioneers and led the global remote solution industry. RSUPPORT develops and delivers rapid and reliable remote services to consumers, small and medium businesses, and enterprises worldwide.
Based on its advanced remote technologies and accumulated know-how, RSUPPORT provides a comprehensive lineup of remote solutions: RemoteMeeting for video conferencing, RemoteView for remote access and control, and RemoteCall for remote troubleshooting and support.
RSUPPORT delivers its outstanding remote services for more than 10,000 customers worldwide in various industries, including PC and mobile device manufacturers, telecommunications companies, financial companies, etc. That is how RSUPPORT has firmly established its market position and manages sales partners in many countries worldwide.
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Experienced A&D Executive to Lead Firefly's Next Phase of Expansive Growth
CEDAR PARK, Texas, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace ("Firefly" or "Company"), an emerging leader in economical launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced today that long-time aerospace and defense executive, Bill Weber, has been named the Company's CEO, effective immediately. Firefly is a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners ("AEI"), a U.S.-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets.
Mr. Weber previously served as President, CEO, and Director of KeyW Corporation (NASDAQ: KEYW), a leading provider of agile cyber operations and warfare, data analytics, and geospatial satellite payloads and sensors for U.S. government intelligence and defense customers, as well as the commercial sector. During his tenure, he led the Company through a multi-year transformation focusing on driving consistent growth, operational discipline, and divestitures and acquisitions, culminating in the sale of KeyW to Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE: J).
"Bill is a proven leader with an impressive record of helping companies successfully navigate change, making him the clear choice to lead Firefly during this transitional growth period," said Peter Schumacher, Partner at AE Industrial Partners, who served as interim CEO of the Company. "His deep experience and strong relationships across many areas of the A&D landscape will be invaluable as Firefly transitions to full-rate production across its portfolio of products. On behalf of the Firefly and AEI teams, I welcome him to the Company."
Mr. Weber most recently founded First Light Acquisition Group as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, a company focused on investing in technology-enabled solutions with mission-critical applications. Prior to KeyW, Mr. Weber served as President and Chief Operating Officer of XLA, a privately-held national security and diplomacy technology firm. He previously was President of Kaseman, a technology services firm providing foreign policy assistance to the U.S. government, and has spent the balance of his career in leadership positions in the technology sector serving the A&D community. A veteran U.S. Army Officer and an Airborne Ranger, Mr. Weber was awarded the Bronze Star for actions during Operation Desert Storm. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University and is a graduate of The Executive Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He currently serves on the boards of Modus eDiscovery, Buchanan Edwards, and America's Warrior Partnership.
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead a company on the forefront of critical, leading-edge space transportation solutions, and I am honored to join the talented Firefly team," said Mr. Weber. "I respect and admire Firefly's innovative corporate culture, which has led to its success, and I know that Firefly is poised to achieve great things. I look forward to collaborating with the Firefly and AEI teams at this critical juncture in the Company's development."
"We're confident that Firefly will transform the space industry with its game-changing technologies, and Bill's successful track record delivering new technologies for space and defense companies will help to accelerate the Company's vision and market leadership," said Kirk Konert, Chairman of Firefly and Partner at AEI. "As a former public company CEO at KeyW, Bill is the perfect mix of space and defense technologist and is an accomplished executive respected by some of the world's largest financial institutions. I am excited to work closely with him and the management team during the Company's next stage of growth."
Firefly has scheduled the second launch of its Alpha rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base for September 11th. It was also announced last month that Firefly has partnered with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to develop an American-built first-stage upgrade for the Antares rocket and a new medium-lift launch vehicle to serve commercial, civil and national security space launch markets. This unique collaboration will provide American-built engines to replace the Russian-made RD-181 engines.
About Firefly Aerospace
Headquartered in Cedar Park, TX, Firefly Aerospace is an emerging end-to-end space transportation company focused on developing a family of launch vehicles, in-space vehicles, and services to provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability to its government and commercial customers. Firefly's launch vehicles, combined with their in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, provide the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon and beyond. For more information please see www.firefly.com.
About AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout its target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
CONTACTS:
For Firefly:
Kim Jennett
408-375-4758
Kim.Jennett@firefly.com
For AE Industrial:
Jennifer Hurson
845-507-0571
jhurson@lambert.com
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TORONTO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Search Engine Optimization Data Quadrant, naming five providers as Gold Medalists. Digital presence and online brand value became an essential part of 2020 through 2021 as it helped companies gain traction, improve visibility, and generate leads during a significant shift to online. However, organizations must also adopt SEO software and tools to help them create higher-value content, concentrate on their target audiences, and strategize on their user intent.
User intent is the current trend in SEO. To rank as one of the key players on Google or other semantic search engines, organizations must create contextual content for their key target audiences. The context of that content must match user intent or what the users are searching for to provide them the most value.
SEO tools are a critical asset for marketing leaders to ensure visibility and relevance of their online and digital presence. SEO tools measure key indicators around websites that can drive more traffic through the sites. This includes KPIs on website speed, usability, and identifying and organizing keywords in search engine results to improve rankings.
To increase brand value in 2022, organizations need to select from the best SEO software and tools to improve their competitive edge.
The top Search Engine Optimization software providers for 2022 have been identified based on verified survey data collected from 677 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score, called a Composite Score (CS), that averages four areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
The 2022 Search Engine Optimization Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Conductor, 8.8 CS, ranked high for competition analysis.
- Siteimprove, 8.8 CS, ranked high for usability and intuitiveness.
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Clarksville-Whitewright Highlights
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:19 PM CDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
Clarksville-Whitewright Highlights
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a case of first impression, with no prior on-point decision anywhere in the country, BG persuaded the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to rule that the obligation to not disclose information, pursuant to the terms of a nondisclosure agreement ("NDA") entered into before bankruptcy, are not discharged in bankruptcy.
Despite the prevalence of NDAs in a wide range of business and personal transactions, and recent high profile disputes involving their enforcement, before now there was no bankruptcy court decision squarely addressing the question of whether NDA obligations survive bankruptcy.
In this case, the Firm's client entered into an NDA with the Debtor before bankruptcy. The Debtor contended the NDA could be ignored, and the Debtor could even publish facts and circumstances the disclosure of which was prohibited by the NDA, because, the Debtor argued, the "fresh start" of bankruptcy rendered the NDA obligations unenforceable.
The Bankruptcy Court agreed with BG's analogy to cases addressing non-compete clauses, and accepted the premise of our argument, namely, that obligations to not disclose are not "claims" within the meaning of the Bankruptcy Code because they do not require the Debtor to pay money.
The Court's decision quoted BG's legal brief for the proposition that the NDA obligations "would not require Debtor to expend any funds, or take any action, or do anything at all whatsoever; it merely permits Creditor to enforce the [NDA], which prohibits Debtor from affirmatively breaching [Debtor's] undertaking …." (Decision at p. 14.)
The Court thus agreed the NDA obligations were not "claims," and because only "claims" are subject to being discharged in bankruptcy, the NDA obligations are not discharged in bankruptcy.
Accordingly, while the Firm's client is not permitted to seek monetary damages for violation of the NDA, the client is free to obtain injunctive relief to enforce the NDA.
The Firm's client was represented in this matter by Steve Gubner and Jerry Bregman. "This is a great result and important decision for adding clarity to the law," Bregman said.
The decision was issued in In re Uchitel, Bankr. SDNY, Case No. 10-11585 (JLG) (Aug. 4, 2022) [DOC # 70]
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SurgiSTUD now includes orthopedic models in their vast catalog of superior surgical training STUDs.
PHOENIX, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovators in surgical training and education, SurgiSTUD (STUD is an acronym for Surgical Training Utility Device), announced it's launching a new orthopedic subdivision in their STUD catalog. These STUDs are surgical training models with superior biomechanical fidelity, customizability, and cost-savings over existing cadaveric and synthetic training options.
The addition of the orthopedic models to their catalog, including knee, hip, shoulder, and foot models, provides a needed, alternate solution to expensive cadavers that are currently used in the training of orthopedic surgeons.
What this means:
- Customers have a consistent and repeatable training platform that can be delivered across the globe.
- Customers can increase the number of training sessions while reducing the overall economic spend.
- Customers no longer have to delay training or medical education due to cadaver shortages.
- Customers can order customized models that can improve medical training by mimicking specified pathology and deformities they are training for.
- Training can be conducted in places beyond a lab as all models are synthetic.
"We are happy to expand our catalog of STUDs to include orthopedics. We understand the need for cost-effective and consistent training models and made it our mission to find a solution that can provide medical professionals and R&D teams a safer and more affordable approach to medical education while maintaining the same educational experience as traditional cadavers." - John Brambert, Executive Vice President SurgiSTUD
As the medical industry experiences delays, cancellations, and rising costs due to cadaver shortages, SurgiSTUD is continuing to step up to provide surgical training and utility devices that provide a superior platform that will now cover orthopedics along with their spine devices.
For more information on SurgiSTUD and their solutions visit www.surgistud.com.
About SurgiSTUD
SurgiSTUD offers an alternative to cadavers for surgical training. They manufacture 3D printed surgical training and utility device models with high biomechanically fidelity that offers real life haptic feel AND significant cost savings over cadaveric options. Their models are completely customizable, as they can utilize patient-specific CT scans to replicate anatomy/pathology or existing deformities.
Their models provide deliberate, simulated training, and their bones have been biomechanically tested to have the same fidelity and haptic feel of real bones. The models also eliminate many cultural concerns in regard to cadaver utilization, and are available worldwide.
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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a highly reliable means of capturing wireless video and audio for security/safety monitoring," said an inventor, from Austin, T.X., "so I created the FAM CAM. My design can be used to help individuals feel more safe and secure in their daily lives by serving as a personal security camera, providing video/audio legal evidence, recording interactions with law enforcement, remotely monitoring a child for safety, and/or recording memorable events that would otherwise be forgotten."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to record and share real-time audio and video information with a smartphone. In doing so, it could enhance personal safety and security. As a result, it provides added peace of mind and it would not distract from the wearer's daily activities. The invention features a small, durable and automatic design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for individuals concerned with personal safety and security for themselves and others, individuals who wish to record memorable events, parents and guardians, athletes, etc. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2804, 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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Everlaw Maps an Easier Path to True Discovery with Unsupervised Learning Breakthrough
OAKLAND, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, unveiled its Clustering software feature today, delivering an AI breakthrough in terms of its scale, visualization, ease of use and ability to conduct true discovery.
While Technology Assisted Review (TAR) has been sanctioned for legal teams to conduct discovery searches for digital evidence for about a decade, the promise of concept clustering has fallen short. It's often too hard to use, can't scale to meet today's video, audio and text demands, and is restricted to a wheel interface that can't drill down to single documents.
Everlaw Clustering's new technical breakthroughs deliver on the promise of AI, allowing legal teams to sort through and understand millions of documents for full review or early case assessment (ECA). Everlaw Clustering presents findings in an intuitive visual format that encompasses both a 30,000-foot snapshot and a granular, down-to-the-document view. It uses unsupervised machine learning to group documents by conceptual similarity and generates insights without requiring any user input. With a clean and easy-to-use interface, review teams instantly gain a baseline understanding of the document set without advanced setup or deep technical expertise. It is designed to pinpoint more specific and relevant information than other AI tools or keyword searches, and quickly identify which documents need human review, reducing the risk of errors in ediscovery.
Everlaw Clustering breaks new ground in these areas:
Extreme Ease-of-Use – Based on patent-pending technology, Everlaw Clustering was designed to be as easy to use as navigating Google Earth. In a breakthrough of visual display (see video here), the corpus of data can be seen in its interrelated relationships at a high-level view with specific clusters clearly labeled and color coded. Users can quickly zoom into individual documents.
"Everlaw Clustering allows legal teams to move from a planetary survey of all the evidence in a case all the way down to a blade-of-grass view – a single document – in a unified view," said Everlaw CEO and Founder AJ Shankar. "Spatial relationships are preserved between documents and clusters, enabling teams to intuitively explore related concepts and discover – in the true sense of the word – new evidence. It is among our biggest achievements to date for its ability to deliver cutting-edge analytics in a consumer friendly design, at a scale relevant to today's most sophisticated cases."
Massive Scale– Everlaw Clustering's unsupervised learning algorithms scale to new heights in ediscovery, supporting up to 25 million documents on its single screen clustering dashboard in a format that is unique to the data itself and breaks from the traditional wheel visualization. Everlaw Clustering's scalability is particularly useful in the ECA stage, when teams face evidence that may number in the millions and consist of various emerging data types.
"Everlaw Clustering has reinvented the wheel for ediscovery," said Shankar.
True Discovery – Everlaw's spatial model preserves relationships between documents, even across clusters and zoom levels. It enables a natural, fluid exploration that allows teams to truly discover new evidence as they map out their haystacks and then build compelling storylines.
Clustering's rich review capabilities incorporate overlaying ratings, codes and predictive coding models. For example, in the review phase of ediscovery, users can utilize existing predictive coding models by overlaying prediction scores onto the visualization to identify clusters that contain many predicted hot documents – pointing them to additional potentially relevant documents in those clusters. Clustering's overlays can also help conduct quality checks by calling out anomalous ratings and codes to be assured that documents are reviewed consistently, further removing risks of human error.
"Everlaw's approach demonstrates the newest AI techniques. It not only looks different, but has an intentional design to move from a linear view to a functional relationship of the data in an intuitive and cognitive manner," said Ryan O'Leary, Research Manager, Privacy and Legal Technology, IDC. "The scale of its data consumption has the potential to raise the bar for today's ediscovery capabilities."
Everlaw Clustering is seamlessly integrated with the Everlaw platform to help legal teams accelerate finding key pieces of evidence, mitigate the risk of human error and confidently navigate ediscovery at terabyte scale. Clustering also complements Everlaw Predictive Coding's supervised learning for more powerful AI workflows. Everlaw Clustering is included in the Everlaw platform.
More specifically, Everlaw Clustering enables legal teams to:
- See clusters dynamically separate and merge based on zoom level through dynamic zoom
- Overlay predictive coding models and use the prediction scores to find hot documents
- Overlay ratings and codes to prioritize certain document sets or validate review decisions
- Recluster at any given moment
- View the most common terms found in clusters and any transcribed A/V files
- Filter visualization to only display a specific search
- Access similar documents in a cluster through the context panel in document review window, and
- Open documents directly into Data Visualizer
To learn more,
- Read about the three main use cases – early case assessment (ECA), review and quality check – in this blog.
- See the product in action in this 48-second video
- Read our whitepaper
- Register for a webinar on June 22: Simplify Complex Reviews with Everlaw's Clustering
Everlaw blends cutting-edge technology with modern design to help government entities, law firms and corporations solve the toughest problems in the legal industry. Everlaw is used by Fortune 100 corporate counsels and household brands like Hilton and Dick's Sporting Goods, 91 out of the AM Law 200 and all 50 U.S. state attorneys general. Based in Oakland, California, Everlaw is funded by top-tier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, CapitalG, H.I.G. Growth Partners, K9 Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and TPG Growth.
Learn more at https://www.everlaw.com.
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Colleen Haikes
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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) ("MINISO", "MINISO Group" or the "Company"), a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced an update on the status of the previously announced independent investigation. As previously disclosed, shortly after the publication of a report issued by the short-seller firm Blue Orca Capital on July 26, 2022 (the "Short Seller Report"), an independent committee of the board of directors (the "Independent Committee"), consisting of independent directors Ms. Xu Lili, Mr. Zhu Yonghua and Mr. Wang Yongping, was formed to oversee an independent investigation regarding the allegations made in the Short Seller Report (the "Independent Investigation"). The Independent Investigation, overseen by the Independent Committee and conducted with the assistance of third-party professional advisors including an international law firm and forensic accounting experts from a well-regarded forensic accounting firm that is not the Company's auditor, is now substantially complete. Based on findings of the Independent Investigation, which encompassed the allegations in the Short Seller Report regarding the Company's franchise business model and land deals involving the Company's chairman, the Independent Committee has concluded that key allegations made in the Short Seller Report were not substantiated.
About MINISO Group
MINISO is a global retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO's wide product portfolio, and the Company continually and frequently rolls out products with these qualities. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand "MINISO" as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.
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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 words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. MINISO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about MINISO'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: MINISO's mission, goals and strategies; future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; the expected growth of the retail market and the market of branded variety retail of lifestyle products in China and globally; expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of MINISO's products; expectations regarding MINISO's relationships with consumers, suppliers, MINISO Retail Partners, local distributors, and other business partners; competition in the industry; proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to MINISO's business and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in MINISO'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 MINISO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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Raine Hu
MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: ir@miniso.com
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Scheduled Picket for This Afternoon (Thursday, July 28) Cancelled
LAWRENCE, Mass., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The five hundred unionized nurses of Lawrence General Hospital, who are represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, reached a tentative contract agreement with hospital management at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 28.
As a result, the nurses' informational picket that was scheduled for today (Thursday, July 28) from 2 to 5 p.m. will NOT occur.
Following a review of the tentative agreement by the union membership, as well as a still-to-be-scheduled ratification vote, highlights of the agreement will be shared in a subsequent media release.
Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest registered nurse union in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its 25,000 members advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbying the Legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public.
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PLUS: DAVE KARGER JOINS EW AS AWARDS CORRESPONDENT
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment Weekly (EW) will descend on the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2022 with the return of the EW and PEOPLE photo and video studio from September 9-12, followed by the exclusive EW Awardist party honoring the TIFF Must List sponsored by 1 Hotel Toronto and Paramount+ Canada on September 10.
The EW and PEOPLE photo and video studio is a one-stop shop where over 30 casts of TIFF's most talked-about films will promote their upcoming projects through one-of-a-kind interviews, photo shoots, and content creation that will run exclusively on EW.com, PEOPLE.com, and each brand's social channels. It also serves as a respite for talent with a lounge open from September 9-12. Additionally, the puppies are back! For the fourth year, EW and PEOPLE have partnered with a local dog rescue organization for a popular activation promoting pet adoption. This year's partnership is with Project Paws. To round out the weekend, EW will host its coveted VIP Awardist party, sponsored by 1 Hotel Toronto and Paramount+ Canada honoring our TIFF Must List and spotlighting Sanaa Lathan's directorial debut and Paramount+'s upcoming original film, On the Come Up. Other Must List honorees and guests include Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne (The Good Nurse), Tyler Perry (A Jazz Man's Blues), Billy Eichner & Luke MacFarlane (Bros) and Brian Tyree Henry (Causeway).
In addition, EW is welcoming award-winning host, interviewer, and entertainment expert Dave Karger as the brand's new Awards Correspondent. His first assignment is at TIFF, where he will be conducting interviews with talent at the EW and PEOPLE video and photo studio. Karger will also contribute to EW's Awardist content, where his Oscar-forecasting expertise will continue to elevate the franchise. Karger is a host on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and has made more than 200 live appearances on NBC's Today show during his career.
ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Dotdash Meredith's Entertainment Weekly (EW) is an all-access pass to Hollywood's most creative minds and most fascinating stars. Launched in 1990, EW is one of America's leading consumer brands in the entertainment category, with a combined audience of almost 28 million loyal, engaged fans. Each day, EW.com publishes a variety of features, news articles, TV episode recaps, original videos, film reviews, and photo galleries. With sharp insight, unparalleled access, and a trusted voice, EW keeps readers plugged into pop culture and the best in entertainment.
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The former baseball player was asked about his former relationship with Lopez, to whom he had been engaged to for two years, until they called in quits in April 2021.
Rodriguez said he had no regrets, adding "We had a great time."
"More importantly, we always put the kids front and center in everything we do," he said. "Here's what I will tell you about Jennifer and I was telling some of my colleagues here the other day: She's the most talented human being I've ever been around, [the] hardest worker. And I think she is the greatest performer, live performer, in the world today that's alive."
When they were together, the pair were often seen in the company of their children from previous relationships.
As for life post Lopez, Rodriguez said he's "never been healthier, happier and more grateful."
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GUIYANG, China, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today updates its status under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the "HFCAA").
The Company was provisionally named by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as a Commission-Identified Issuer on May 4, 2022 U.S. Eastern Time, following the Company's filing of the annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the SEC on April 25, 2022.
The Company understands that this identification under the HFCAA and its implementation rules issued thereunder indicates that the SEC determines that the Company used a registered public accounting firm whose working paper cannot be inspected or investigated completely by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the United States (the "PCAOB") to issue the audit opinion for its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
In accordance with the HFCAA, the SEC shall prohibit a company's securities from being traded on a national stock exchange or in the over-the-counter trading market in the United States if the company has been identified by the SEC for three consecutive years due to PCAOB's inability to inspect the auditor's working paper.
The Company has been actively exploring possible solutions to protect the interest of its shareholders. The Company will continue to comply with applicable laws and regulations in both China and the United States.
About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform, connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services including freight listing service, freight brokerage service and online transaction service. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, such as financial institutions, highway authorities, and gas stations operators. With a mission to make logistics smarter, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.
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This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to 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 "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, 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: FTA's goal and strategies; FTA's expansion plans; FTA's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in FTA's revenues, costs or expenses; industry landscape of, and trends in, China's road transportation market; competition in FTA's industry; FTA's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; FTA's expectations regarding its relationships with shippers, truckers and other ecosystem participants; FTA's ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; PRC laws, regulations, and policies relating to the road transportation market, as well as general regulatory environment in which FTA operates in China; the results of regulatory review and the duration and impact of any regulatory action taken against FTA; the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather conditions and production constraints brought by electricity rationing measures; general economic and business condition; 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 is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.
Mao Mao
E-mail: IR@amh-group.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FTA@thepiacentegroup.com
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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today announced that the Equifax Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, payable on September 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 6, 2022. Equifax has paid cash dividends for more than 100 consecutive years.
ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 11,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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Pop Up Shop & Specialty Tea Experience Launch
at San Francisco's Most Historic Hotel
Saturday, July 9, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayesha Curry brings her signature Sweet July brand to the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco. On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 12:00pm, the renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, television host and producer – opens a Sweet July Pop-Up Shop in the Palace and launches her specialty Sweet July Tea experience in The Garden Court.
The Sweet July Pop-Up Shop is an extension of Ayesha's flagship store based in Oakland, California. "For the first time, we're expanding the Sweet July experience to San Francisco, and we couldn't be more excited to be collaborating with the iconic Palace Hotel." Commented Ayesha Curry.
Sweet July helps people find joy and gratitude in life's everyday moments, both in the stories featured and the products offered. The Palace location will continue to celebrate those moments by offering Sweet July brand products alongside the best premium products from Black-owned companies and local Bay Area makers. Design elements will be carried over from the Oakland flagship, to make the Pop-Up feel as much like "home" as possible. Those who have experienced the Oakland store will recognize the characteristic mural along the wall which features Lignum vitae blooms, Jamaica's national flower, an homage to Ayesha Curry's roots. The space will also incorporate natural elements and textures, bringing the outside in to make it a comfortable, relaxing space.
The setting for Ayesha Curry's Sweet July Tea will be the Palace Hotel's landmark dining venue – The Garden Court. Afternoon Tea at the Palace embodies the true spirit of Sweet July. Since 1910, generations of locals and visitors have gathered in The Garden Court to celebrate special moments and enjoy this beloved tradition. "Afternoon Tea at the Palace is truly a magical experience" Commented Ayesha Curry. "It's been a dream to be able to collaborate with their award-winning chefs on the menu. I can't think of a more perfect setting to feature our delicious Sweet July teas and coffees. Our goal was to make it as special and memorable as possible, and we can't wait for everyone to enjoy it."
The menu offers a delicious blend of The Garden Court favorites infused with recipes hand selected by Ayesha herself from the pages of Sweet July magazine. Featured recipes will include Mini Crab Cake Sandwiches with Avocado Sauce, "Savory S'mores" and Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites. Also on the menu will be the dessert Sweet July is most known for, their signature bread pudding, a beloved staple served at their Oakland café.
"The Palace is honored to partner with Ayesha Curry and celebrate Sweet July" stated Clifton Clark, General Manager of the Palace Hotel. "It is so fitting that our legacy hotel is witness to Ms. Curry building her legacy. This is a wonderful gift to share with our guests and all who visit San Francisco. We are extremely proud that the Palace is home to these very special Sweet July experiences."
Sweet July Tea will be served in The Garden Court on Saturday July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. $90 Adults | $55 Children. Reservations are required and can be made at opentable.com or by calling 415-546-5089.
The Sweet July Pop-Up Shop will be open daily throughout the month of July from 9:30AM to 6:30PM.
The Palace Hotel is located at 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. 415-512-1111 sfpalace.com.
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Truck hit by train after attempting to go around cross guard arms
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STARKE, Fla. (WCJB) - One person is dead and two others are hurt after a pickup truck was struck by a train in Bradford County.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers say around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night a Ford F-250 was heading East on Paul Street.
The truck approached a CSX railroad crossing which troopers say had its cross guard arms down and lights on as a train was coming.
The driver of the truck went around the arms and was struck by the train.
A 57-year-old man from Lawtey was killed and two others in the truck suffered serious injuries.
Troopers are still working to determine which person was driving the truck.
No one on the train was hurt.
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Program teaches underserved creators how to monetize their work online
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, Black Web Fest, a non-profit organization highlighting Black creators, launched the Black Web Fest x Web Monetization program to educate creators about web monetization. Through the program, the organization is providing several independent Black filmmakers unrestricted grant funding and marketing support.
According to an article by the Americans for the Arts, The Impact of Covid-19 on Internationally Marginalized Artists and Creative Workers, BIPOC creators are less likely to monetize their work online. "We created this program out of necessity. As venues, businesses, and in-person events shuttered during the pandemic; many Black creators struggled economically. Due to the digital divide, some artists did not have access to technology, the internet, or the skills to transition from traditional methods. Through this program, we provided over 40 Black filmmakers the tools to monetize their work online" said Victoria Coker, Founder of Black Web Fest.
This year marks Black Web Fest's sixth annual festival, which will be held from September 30 to October 1. The event will also feature films and series from the web monetization program. To learn more about Black Web Fest 2022, visit: https://blackwebfest.org/bwf-2022/
Here is the list of Black Web Fest x Web Monetization program grantees:
Shoutout 2 My Therapist, Stefanie Philpott
SEX, VLOGS, AND KIDNAPPINGS, Kyla Sylvers
QuaranDream!, Jeffrey Elizabeth Copeland
Marooned, Christopher Lamadieu
Hide & Seek, Ajoké Adebesin
LOOP, Ivan Mbakop
VICTUS, Yolanda Ross
Church: A Film by Mac Infinity, BDe'Auan (de-on) McClaine
Boxed, Wanjiru Njendu
One Hundred Days and Thinking, Conrad Khalil
REAL MEN DON'T…: An exploration of modern manhood and masculinity., Elton Loud
Why I Turf", formally "Turfin, Latiece Brown
A grant from the Interledger Foundation funded the Black Web Fest x Web Monetization program. The Interledger Foundation is a non-profit advocate for the web, promoting innovation, creativity, and inclusion by advancing open payment standards and technologies that seamlessly connect the global society.
The Black Web Fest is an organization that helps Black creators build sustainable careers by providing accessible programs and services. Their core themes are new media and technology. Black Web Fest events include film screenings, panels, game jams, and more. The organization previously held events in New York, Atlanta, and London. To learn more visit blackwebfest.org.
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NEW YORK , May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of FTC Solar, Inc. ("FTC Solar" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FTCI). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether FTC Solar and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On January 14, 2022, Bank of America downgraded FTC Solar shares to Underperform from Neutral, opining that the Company is "among the [companies] most exposed to potential delay dynamics associated with utility-scale solar projects in the U.S. for 2022," noting that nearly all of FTC Solar's revenue is derived from the U.S., with international projects expected to contribute meaningfully only from 2023 and beyond.
On this news, FTC Solar's stock price fell $0.95 per share, or 15.63%, to close at $5.13 per share on January 14, 2022.
Then, on May 10, 2022, FTC Solar issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, FTC Solar disclosed non-GAAP earnings per share and revenue that both fell short of expectations.
On this new, FTC Solar's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on May 10, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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VP Kamala Harris says overturning Roe v. Wade would be ‘an extreme step backwards’
By Sam Fossum, CNN
Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Supreme Court’s draft majority opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is part of a “war” on women’s rights, as Republican-led legislatures across the nation pass increasingly restrictive measures on abortion access.
“The strength of our country has always been that we fight to move forward, that we believe in the expansion of rights not the restriction of rights,” Harris said in remarks ahead of a virtual meeting with abortion providers at the White House on Thursday.
Earlier this month, Politico published a draft majority opinion that would strike down the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that established a constitutional right to abortion. The final opinion in this case is not expected to be published until late June, and votes and language can change before opinions are formally released.
Since the draft was first made public, the White House has been extremely critical of the potential ruling by the court and President Joe Biden predicted last week that if Roe is overturned then same-sex marriage or access to contraception could be next.
“It’s not just the brutality of taking away a woman’s right to her body … but it also, if you read the opinion … basically says there’s no such thing as the right to privacy. If that holds … mark my words: They are going to go after the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage,” Biden said at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Chicago.
Harris on Thursday made similar comments, warning that it would be “an extreme step backwards” and poses a threat to all Americans, not just women.
“The right to privacy that forms the basis of Roe is the same right to privacy that protects the right to use contraception and the right to marry the person you love, including a person of the same sex. Overturning Roe opens the door to restricting those rights,” Harris said.
The vice president’s comments, while not her first since the draft opinion was leaked, come as more Republican-led states have passed a flurry of new abortion restrictions. The Oklahoma legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would ban abortions from the moment of fertilization, and allow private citizens to sue abortion providers.
Harris, reacting shortly after the bill passed the state legislature, described it as “extreme” and “outrageous.”
“Now think about that for a second. From the moment of fertilization — it’s outrageous and it’s just the latest in a series of extreme laws around the country,” Harris said.
During her virtual meeting with abortion providers on Thursday, Harris heard how some of these new laws restricting access to abortion will affect women across the country, according to a White House official. The OB/GYNs and other providers Harris met with on Thursday include doctors who practice in states like Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri, this person added.
While the White House has limited options when it comes to executive action on abortion, the President has promised to fight to protect access.
“We will be ready when any ruling is issued,” Biden said earlier this month.
Leading up to the anticipated decision, Democrats in Congress have also attempted to act but lack the necessary votes to overcome the filibuster. Harris last week presided over the failed vote by Senate Democrats to advance the Women’s Health Protection Act, aimed at preserving access to abortion nationwide.
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NORWALK, Conn., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartwood Partners LLC is pleased to announce a growth investment in The Amlon Group ("Company") on December 10, 2021 in partnership with the founders and management who will continue to lead the Company.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, The Amlon Group is an environmental services company focused on recycling, processing, treatment, and management of metal and non-metal bearing industrial and hazardous waste streams. Its environmentally beneficial solutions protect finite resources by remediating waste and recycling valuable commodities. With increasing landfill-related liability and constraints as well as growing federal and state regulations, companies today must look for sustainable alternatives when managing their waste. The Amlon Group is comprised of two closely integrated operating segments that play to this macro trend: Amlon Resources Group, LLC ("ARG") and Alpha Omega Recycling, Inc. ("AORI"). ARG primarily acts as a waste management services and logistics company in metal recycling and reclamation, whereas AORI is ARG's in-house waste processor. Acquired by ARG in 2017 to vertically integrate processing capabilities, AORI is RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Part B permitted facility recycling metal-bearing industrial manufacturing by-products through thermal desorption among a variety of other technical processing and recycling capabilities. Please visit ARG's website at www.amlonresources.com to learn more about its recycling and waste management solutions or AORI's website at www.alphaomegarecycling.com to learn more about its in-house waste processing abilities.
Mr. Lee Lasher, The Amlon Group's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Heartwood's growth investment in The Amlon Group significantly enhances our future prospects. We are benefiting from Heartwood's Value Creation Specialist team and strong track record in growing niche, leading businesses as we seek to further build upon our leadership position and 30+ years of experience in processing and recycling of hazardous materials."
Mr. Mark Wayne, The Amlon Group's President, stated, "We are thrilled to complete this partnership with the experienced environmental services investors at Heartwood Partners and remain excited about the future. More great opportunities are on the horizon for The Amlon Group."
Heartwood Partners is focused on investing in partnership with family and management-owners. Its approach includes robust capital structures for investment companies and providing strategic, operational, human capital development, and marketing and e-commerce expertise, to support long-term growth, including organic and acquisition-driven expansion into new products and services. Please visit the Heartwood Partners website at www.heartwoodpartners.com to review our approach and investment portfolio.
"We are delighted to partner with The Amlon Group's team. The Company's stellar environmental and safety track record has enabled the Company to build a premier reputation in the specialty waste industry. The Amlon Group has developed an exceptionally strong foundation over its 30+ year history through deep environmental industry expertise, high-quality service, and strong waste processing capabilities," said Mr. Demetrios Dounis, Managing Director of Heartwood Partners. He further added, "We proactively sought out The Amlon Group. They are a perfect fit with our focus and experience investing in the environmental services and recycling sectors as well as our approach towards growth through investment in people, processes, and add-on acquisitions. We intend to drive future growth by leveraging the Company's market leadership and scalable infrastructure. We also plan to expand into new markets organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions."
Heartwood Partners Private Equity Income Fund III, LP, is a $600 million committed fund.
Alarian Associates Inc. served as the financial advisor to Heartwood Partners.
Please contact the following members of the investment team at Heartwood Partners with investment or add-on opportunities:
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For one low flat fee, Broker Assist provides brokers with underwriting and processing support for any commercial property transaction
HOWELL, N.J., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GPARENCY, the nation's premier, commission-free commercial mortgage brokerage, announced the launch of Broker Assist, a white label service for commercial mortgage brokers who need help securing and underwriting commercial property mortgages.
Currently, many commercial brokers are struggling with high turnover and are having difficulty recruiting and training staff to underwrite and process commercial mortgages. Broker Assist alleviates this burden by providing brokers with access to GPARENCY'S prodigious resources and staff expertise. GPARENCY will also identify banks willing to extend credit and provide detailed term sheets, with the most competitive rates, terms, and structure, outlining the general financing structure of a deal.
"Broker Assist is a completely behind-the-scenes operation that we perform on behalf of commercial mortgage brokers who could use a hand when securing financing for their clients," said Ira Zlotowitz, founder and CEO of GPARENCY. "By shopping the deal and providing the full strength of our underwriting and processing department, Broker Assist makes it incredibly easy for brokers to deliver a smooth, seamless transaction for any size transaction and any type of property. The best part is that brokers spend only a fraction of the cost of maintaining in-house staff."
GPARENCY is a growing, membership-based, full-service commercial mortgage brokerage that provides borrowers with access to 3,000 lenders nationwide. Whereas most commercial brokers charge commissions based on the size of a property deal, GPARENCY clients pay a membership fee of $5,000 per year and a flat fee of $11,000 to finance and close deals, regardless of their size.
To sign up, go to gparency.com/brokerassist.
About GPARENCY
GPARENCY is a premier commercial mortgage brokerage built around a revolutionary Membership model. That enables us to only charge flat fees—zero dollars in commission. Founded on over $100 billion in closing expertise, we run your entire deal from underwriting, to creating the competition, to placement, all the way through to closing. And you never pay more than $16k. To learn more about our revolution and the future of commercial real estate, contact connect@gparency.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Actor Miles Teller will serve as the honorary starter for this year’s Indy 500.
Teller stars in the upcoming Top Gun sequel as well as the Paramount+ series The Offer. He has also appeared in 2015’s Fantastic Four and the award-winning Whiplash.
He’ll wave the green flag Sunday to mark the start of the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
“Miles is no stranger to action-packed roles, and waving the green flag for the 33 drivers racing for history will provide him with a similar adrenaline-fueled experience,” said IMS President J. Douglas Boles. “We’re happy to welcome him to ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ for a day he’ll never forget.”
Teller plays Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of beloved pilot “Goose,” in Top Gun: Maverick, which opens nationwide on May 27. The movie, which stars Tom Cruise, continues the story of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from 1986’s box-office hit Top Gun. Teller will also appear in Spiderhead, an upcoming science fiction thriller set for release this summer.
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The company announces $60M in funding and a waitlist for the Happy
Ring, the first wearable designed for your mind.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Happy Health is a mission-driven technology company committed to transforming mental health awareness through the Happy Ring, the first wearable designed to measure your stress and mood 24/7. Happy Health was co-founded by Sean Rad, Dustin Freckleton, Sue Smalley, Paul Berns, and Robert Nelsen. Today, Happy Health announces a $60M series-A round led by ARCH Venture Partners.
"We're all experiencing more stress than ever before, yet we lack the tools to better understand and improve how we feel. And while there are many wearables that help you on your fitness journey, they widely ignore the mind and its effect on your overall well-being. The ability to measure and understand our emotional state will help us identify the habits that result in better health," said Paul Berns, Co-Founder and Chairman of Happy Health, Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners.
Happy Ring works by measuring your stress, mood, and sleep in real-time; paired with sensor-driven insights and exercises to help you see what works for you, constantly guiding you on your journey towards greater self-care. The Happy Ring's breakthrough technology uses custom-designed biometric sensors and proprietary adaptive AI, not present in other consumer devices, to capture brain signals from the peripheral nervous system and translate those into real-time objective measures of mood state.
"We all use our camera phones to record the important moments in our lives. Now, with the Happy Ring and the companion app, your phone can also show you what's happening inside of you, and the impact of each one of life's moments," said Dr. Dustin Freckleton, CEO of Happy Health.
Happy Ring is based on decades of neurocognitive and psycho-affective research by brilliant engineers, neuroscientists, and clinical psychologists, such as Dr. Jim Hudziak, the Director of Clinical Sciences at Happy Health. As an internationally known physician and was a contributor to the DSM-IV, a version of the official diagnostic manual of the American Psychiatric Association, he has contributed to diagnostic approaches in modern psychiatry and is well aware of the limitations of traditional approaches. In his role at Happy Health, Dr. Hudziak has helped lead the team towards objective, real-time, real-world measures of stress and emotional health.
Featuring a proprietary, custom-designed EDA sensor, the Happy Ring measures activation of the sympathetic nervous system as it happens. The ring also has best-in-class sleep tracking accuracy and four skin electrodes, four wavelengths of light, three-axis movement tracking, and two temperature sensors. With groundbreaking brainwave data combined with biofeedback enhanced self-awareness, Happy Ring is the only wearable of its kind with unparalleled accuracy, proven to help users enhance their daily routines.1
The Happy Ring comes free with three different low-cost membership tiers. Based on the duration of the memberships, users can join for as low as $20 per month with options for monthly, annual or 24-month billing. Each membership subscription includes everything you need to embark on your mental fitness journey including sleep analysis and reporting, heart rate monitoring, guided breathing exercises, and CBT-backed journal prompts through the Happy app, which conveniently syncs with Apple Health.
The Happy Ring is made from advanced, medical-grade materials including a diamond-hard ceramic exterior, and inner materials made from non-allergenic resin with platinum electrical pads. The ring is water and impact resistant and features a battery life of up to three days.
The Happy Ring will initially be available exclusively in the United States in sizes 6-12, and since every hand is different, Happy Health sends customers a free sizing kit first to ensure the proper fit. For more information on Happy Ring, or to join the waitlist, please visit www.happyring.com.
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About Happy Health
Happy Health is an Austin, TX-based mission-driven technology company committed to transforming mental health awareness through the Happy Ring, the first wearable for your mind, measuring your stress and mood 24/7.
About Dustin Freckleton
Dustin Freckleton, M.D. is Co-Founder and CEO of Happy Health. As a medical doctor and serial entrepreneur, Freckleton works at the intersection of healthcare and wearable technology to help unlock a powerful future of personalized digital diagnostics and therapeutics. Freckleton's previous wearable health company was acquired in 2019.
About Sean Rad
Sean Rad is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Happy Health. Sean Rad is also the Founder of Tinder, the largest social dating platform in the world. Rad served as Tinder's CEO from inception in 2012 until 2016 when he stepped down and became Chairman of the company.
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Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations to help members achieve their best health.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in California (in select counties) with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more Californians.
"With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability to conveniently access this care using virtual technology and in-person care in their communities," said Kyu Rhee, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Aetna. "By bridging the gap between people and the support and services they need, we can offer a human-centered approach where, when and how they need us."
With the launch of these plans, members will have access to Aetna's expansive network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals – including Santé Physicians (Fresno) and Nivano Physicians (Sacramento). Plus, convenient and affordable care options through telehealth and MinuteClinic® and HealthHUB™ locations – removing more barriers to accessing care.
Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health. It's health insurance done differently and features:
- Quality care with Aetna's broad network of primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals
- Affordable care with plans that include in-network $0 virtual and walk-in clinic care*
- Care on your schedule with 24/7 access to virtual care, plus walk-in visits at 1,100 CVS Minute Clinic locations nationwide
"We understand that everyone has their own unique circumstances and making health care simple, easy and affordable is how we are meeting them where they are on their journey," said Jeff Hermosillo, California Market President, Aetna. "We're ensuring more Californians – and Americans – can get access to Aetna's quality care. We are uniquely positioned to work with the member to achieve better outcomes, across health plans, MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB, CVS Pharmacy or any of our virtual care options."
The Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are comprehensive health care plans that provide care and coverage for:
- Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient services)
- Emergency services
- Hospitalization
- Maternity and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services (those that help patients acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary for daily functioning) and devices
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
This new offering will be available in select California counties, including: Sacramento County and the neighboring counties of El Dorado, Placer and Yolo; and the greater Fresno counties of Fresno, Kings and Madera.
*Members may be required to pay a cost-share based on what medical services were received and the type of provider a member visits. Please consult benefit documents for more details. Includes select walk-in clinic services. Not all walk-in clinic services are covered. Please consult benefit documents to confirm which services are included. Members enrolled in qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible before receiving covered non-preventative walk-in clinic services at no cost-share. However, such services are covered at negotiated contract rates. This benefit is not available in all states. For a complete list of participating walk-in clinics, log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search tool.
About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.
About CVS Health
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
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Commitment to Carbon Neutrality by 2035 in Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Highlights Report, which is available on the Company's newly launched ESG webpage at https://ir.aerogel.com/esg/. Aspen's ESG Highlights Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Company's approach to sustainability, including its commitments around climate-conscious operations, environmentally responsible manufacturing, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility, and strong governance practices, amongst other key topics related to its overall ESG strategy.
Highlights from Aspen's inaugural ESG report include:
- Stated commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035 in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
- Established ESG Steering Committee comprised of multi-disciplinary senior leaders, with oversight from the Board of Directors and its Nominating, Governance & Sustainability Committee
- Undertook ESG materiality assessment and identified nine key topics across three workstreams – sustainable products, green manufacturing and social responsibility – that will frame current and future ESG priorities and corresponding program activities
- Initiated scoping of key performance indicators for ESG framework, which is designed to improve data management and reporting, as well as track future progress and benchmark improvements
Donald R. Young, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, "The management team and the Board of Directors at Aspen Aerogels are proud to release our inaugural ESG Highlights Report. This report is the culmination of a company-wide effort to identify our most pressing ESG priorities and challenges, develop a comprehensive framework for operationalizing our ESG commitments and track our progress, and ultimately provide greater transparency to our stakeholders regarding our ESG journey. We believe we have a responsibility to make a positive impact on our communities and are committed to creating a corporate culture that pursues its mission with the highest standards of integrity. We respect and celebrate our employees by striving to create a diverse and inclusive environment."
Mr. Young added, "Sustainability is at the very core of our products, which provide wide-ranging benefits to our customers in terms of both environmental impact and improved safety. We believe that our intrinsic product benefits, combined with continued improvements across our environmental and sustainability programs, employee and community engagement efforts, and ongoing commitment to sound governance practices, will put Aspen well on the path toward achieving our ESG goals."
About Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
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The Future is HEAR campaign gift marks the single largest cash donation ever given to the arts and culture sector by a sovereign tribal nation in Southern California
SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the San Diego Symphony announces that the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation and Sycuan Casino Resort has made a $1.1 million donation – the single largest cash gift ever given to the Arts and Culture sector by a sovereign tribal nation in Southern California. The historic gift is given to the Symphony's The Future is HEAR campaign and operational support of the Symphony's many wide-ranging artistic and community programs. Sycuan's gift brings The Future is HEAR campaign total raised to date to $123.5 million of its $125 million campaign goal. In recognition of this gift, the Symphony will establish the Sycuan Community Plaza at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The unveiling of this newly named space at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will occur prior to the 2022 Conrad Prebys Opening Night Concert on June 24, 2022.
"We are honored to present this donation to the San Diego Symphony in support of their many local artistic community programs," said Cody Martinez, Chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. "Through the Kumeyaay spirit of giving, it is very important for us to invest in all aspects of our community, especially arts and culture. We are very proud of our longstanding partnership with the Symphony and look forward to being a part of the different musical events and experiences that they continue to bring to life for the San Diego community."
The Future is HEAR campaign supports San Diego Symphony's wide-ranging artistic and community programs, including construction of an extraordinary state-of-the art, year-round outdoor waterfront venue and Public Park along the Embarcadero. The campaign also encompasses improvement of the infrastructure of Copley Symphony Hall at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center, engagement of all of San Diego's diverse communities with transformative musical experiences, and ensuring the future of the Symphony.
As part of this gift, Sycuan is also the lead sponsor of the Symphony's Music Connects program. This long-standing program provides broad access to musical experiences for the entire San Diego region including free neighborhood concerts and free performances in hospitals, senior residences and other community centers.
"We are honored to have this extraordinary gift from Sycuan to support The Future is HEAR campaign and our community programming," said San Diego Symphony CEO Martha A. Gilmer "From their early generosity towards our former 'Bayside Summer Nights' outdoor concert series to the newest partnership that will benefit our community programs, they have always been a vital partner for this orchestra. Together we are building greater access to cultural experiences in our region."
The Sycuan partnership will include benefits for each organization's community at large – with discounted symphony tickets made available to Sycuan employees and tribal members, and discount packages for casino amenities made available to the Symphony's constituents. Also, hospitality amenities at the Rady Shell will be available to Sycuan to host its clients at concerts, and musicians will have opportunities to perform at the Sycuan Casino Resort, deepening the Symphony's connections in the El Cajon neighborhood.
Historically, Sycuan's partnership with the San Diego Symphony goes back two decades and includes nearly $2 million in donations. Some of the earliest major gifts were given in support of SUMMER POPS, the Symphony's initiative that started with the annual construction of a temporary stage at Embarcadero Marina Park South and evolved to the present permanent state-of-the-art Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This gift will mark the largest single gift by a Tribal entity in Southern California's history to an Arts and Culture institution.
The centerpiece of the 3.7-acre public Jacobs Park developed and managed by the San Diego Symphony on the city's scenic Embarcadero, The Rady Shell is the first permanent outdoor venue in the San Diego Symphony's century-long history, designed to host more than 100 concerts and events year-round. The venue has been developed in partnership with the Unified Port of San Diego with 96% of the $85 million cost raised privately by the Symphony.
As innovative in design as it is spectacular in setting, offering 360 degrees of year-round music, sky and sea, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is an unprecedented resource for the Symphony's expanded schedule of diverse outdoor concerts, including classical concerts and an exciting roster of commissioned works and premieres programmed by San Diego Symphony Music Director Rafael Payare as well as performances by international touring artists and free programs. The venue will be available year-round for non-profit community groups, schools and individuals. Jacobs Park, owned and managed by the Symphony, surrounds the performance space with walkways, dining pavilions and recreational facilities in the heart of the Embarcadero and is accessible to the public for free on most days of the year. For more information, visit www.theshell.org
Founded in 1910, the San Diego Symphony is the oldest orchestra in California and one of the largest and most significant cultural organizations in San Diego. The Orchestra performs for more than 250,000 people each season, offering a wide variety of programming at its two much-loved venues, Copley Symphony Hall in downtown San Diego (now under renovation) and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on San Diego Bay. In early 2018, the San Diego Symphony announced the appointment of Rafael Payare as music director. Payare leads the orchestra's 82 full-time musicians, graduates of the finest and most celebrated music schools in the United States and abroad. The San Diego Symphony also serves as the orchestra for the San Diego Opera each season, as well as performing at several regional performing arts and community centers. For more than 30 years, the San Diego Symphony has provided comprehensive learning and community engagement programs reaching more than 65,000 students annually and bringing innovative programming to San Diego's diverse neighborhoods and schools. For more information, visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.
Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 38 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego's premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan's newly expanded AAA Four Diamond-rated property includes a 12-story hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 luxury suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of restaurants and bars from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art outdoor pool deck with two pools, a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts an expansive casino floor with more than 2,300 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, please visit www.sycuan.com, Facebook: @sycuancasinoresort, Instagram: @sycuan_casinoresort, Twitter: @sycuancasino and LinkedIn: company/sycuancasinoresort or call 619-445-6002.
Members of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation have resided in and around the foothills of the Dehesa Valley for more than 12,000 years. Today they are a modern government providing public services to their members, employees and neighbors. The Sycuan Tribal Government operates one of the region's premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, Sycuan Casino Resort. The Sycuan Tribe demonstrates its strong commitment to the San Diego region through the support of hundreds of civic and charitable organizations.
The Tribe, through the Sycuan Tribal Development Corporation (STDC), also seeks to reinvest back into the San Diego community with a progressive business development effort. To date, STDC has purchased the former Singing Hills Country Club and the historic U.S. Grant Hotel; is an investor in Hotel Solamar near Petco Park; and is owner/developer of the Marina Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in National City. Combined, these enterprises now employ nearly 4,000 San Diegans. For more information on Sycuan visit www.sycuantribe.com.
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(NerdWallet) – After nearly two and a half years of pandemic relief, federal student loan payments will restart after the pause expires Aug. 31 — unless it’s extended for the seventh time.
There is talk that President Joe Biden will announce some student debt cancellation sometime this summer — but there is no guarantee.
And now with inflation hitting its highest rates in decades, student loan borrowers have an additional uncertainty to navigate: With prices higher for food, gas and so much more since the last time they made a student loan payment, what will adding those monthly payments back into the mix do to their finances?
Economists like Kathryn Anne Edwards at the Rand Corp., a nonprofit global public policy think tank, say borrowers will likely feel the impact of inflation when payments restart, but it will hinge on an individual’s circumstances.
“It depends on if the student loan payments are going to pull from their current income or if the payments are going to pull from their current income plus savings,” Edwards says. “If they’ve done targeted savings around student loans restarting, they have some extra cushion.”
Multiple financial forecasts expect inflation to peak this summer, but remain elevated through the rest of the year. Here’s how both the payment restart and student debt cancellation could impact your spending power.
What inflation means for the student loan payment restart
Since income, savings and debt are unequal across the board, even if it weren’t a period of high inflation, some would have more difficulty fitting student loans back into their budgets.
“People have a different amount of wiggle room when prices go up,” Edwards says.
“Some people might have been saving up for it and other people are going to be completely backed into a financial corner,” she says.
Robert Kelchen, professor and head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee, says restarting student loan payments is going to get messy no matter what.
“Borrowers haven’t paid in nearly two and a half years, student loan servicers got burned the last time they thought payments were going to resume, and there will be a lot of frustration among borrowers,” Kelchen says.
If you’re concerned about being able to repay your debt, here’s what you can do:
- Reassess your monthly budget: See if you have expenses you can cut down on to fit your student loan back into your monthly spending. If you follow the 50/30/20 budget, that would mean 50% of your spending goes to “needs” — like your minimum student loan payment and housing costs — 30% goes to wants and 20% for savings and debt repayment.
- Consider income-driven repayment: Your servicer can tell you about other repayment options like income-driven repayment, which would cap payments at a portion of your income and extend your repayment term. It could end up lowering your payment, but you’ll end up paying more interest over time.
- Take an additional pause: Another payment pause like a hardship forbearance or unemployment deferment should be a last resort. That’s because while your payments are paused, interest continues to accrue and is tacked onto your principal balance when you do start repaying.
How significantly could student loan cancellation help borrowers?
Recent White House leaks to the press suggest that $10,000 is the likely amount borrowers can expect if cancellation happens. Eligibility could also be tied to income, which would potentially result in an application process.
Cancellation of $10,000 per person has the potential to wipe away debt for 15.2 million borrowers — if they all qualified. If it happens before payments restart, those eligible borrowers would be student-debt-free.
For 30.5 million other borrowers, $10,000 in cancellation could put those eligible closer to fully repaying their debt, barring any interest that grows faster than they can repay. But it may not make it any easier to meet their monthly payment obligations unless the Education Department opts to recalculate monthly payment amounts using the new balance after cancellation goes into effect. It’s unclear if that would happen.
One thing that’s critical to understand about cancellation, experts say, is you’re not being handed money.
“The amount of money people get up front is very small,” Kelchen says. “Even if you have $10,000 in debt and it all gets forgiven, it means you’re not making payments for the next several years, it’s not like you’re getting a $10,000 check.”
Could cancellation or restarting payments make inflation worse?
The Biden administration’s message is that coupling cancellation with restarting student loan payments would offset any broader impact on inflation that cancellation could have, according to a May press briefing by White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese.
Logically, if you restart student loan payments, borrowers will have less money to spend on other things. Edwards says that would reduce demand and could, therefore, be anti-inflationary.
And the fears about cancellation worsening inflation are likely overstated, according to Alí R. Bustamante, deputy director of the Worker Power and Economic Security program at Roosevelt Institute, a liberal think tank. He says cancellation would likely have little impact on inflation — and subsequently the prices you’re paying for goods and services.
It all comes down to why inflation is high in the first place: it’s due to snarled supply chains, not because consumers have more money to spend, Bustamante says. Again, cancellation doesn’t put more money in people’s pockets, rather it removes the constraint of debt.
Cancellation would make a big difference to individuals’ long term financial prospects. But on a broader scale, even full cancellation — all $1.7 trillion of it — wouldn’t do much to inflation, Bustamante says.
“It would be insignificant in the short and the long term, given the broader scale of it,” he says. Canceling all $1.7 trillion debt would have an impact on the 43 million borrowers with debt, but their families and dependents would feel the effects, as well, Bustamante points out. “If you’re measuring impact, $1.7 trillion distribution is minute,” he adds. “I think it underscores just how large the American economy is.”
Still, there isn’t a clear consensus as to how cancellation would impact inflation. Others insist it would add to inflation, such as the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a right-center public policy organization,
“There are people who don’t like student loan cancellation as a policy who will say it will make it worse and there are people who love the student loan cancellation policy and they’ll say student loan cancellation will make it better,” Edwards says. “They’re using the … hot issue of the day economically to make their point.”
In fact, the lack of detail around cancellation and the restart of payments has given everyone with a stake in the issue room to make their point — except borrowers, who can only wait and see. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/can-student-loan-borrowers-handle-payments-and-inflation-too/ | 2022-07-24T15:44:42Z |
ATLANTA -- Following reports of potential election interference in Coffee County, Democratic nominee for Secretary of State Bee Nguyen released the following statement:
“Any threat to our democracy must be taken seriously and investigated with the utmost priority, and it is unacceptable that Brad Raffensperger and the Secretary of State’s office have not been transparent with the public. Nearly 20 months have passed since credible allegations of election interference in Coffee County. I am deeply concerned that bad actors were given access to confidential election data and what that means for Georgia’s election security. Georgians can trust that as Secretary of State, I will work steadfastly to safeguard our free and fair elections by swiftly investigating any vulnerabilities in our system, holding bad actors accountable, and upholding free and fair elections.”
Nguyen's comments came after a team of computer experts directed by lawyers allied with then-President Trump were found to have copied sensitive data from election systems in Georgia as part of a secretive, multistate effort to access voting equipment that was broader, more organized and more successful than previously reported.
In rural south Georgia's Coffee County, where election officials let outsiders copy confidential voting data, legislators haven’t called for the kind of state takeover or performance review that they supported in the state’s voting law. Indications of a breach there were first raised by plaintiffs in the case in February.
Until now, it was unclear whether those involved in the Coffee County effort successfully obtained data from voting machines. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office said in April that it was investigating the possibility of a breach but had found no evidence it had occurred.
The plaintiffs in Georgia have accused Raffensperger of failing to adequately examine the allegations, alleging in a court filing that his office tried to “avoid revealing that this extraordinary breach occurred.”
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NEWARK, N.J., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA), a leading retail energy and renewables solutions provider, today announced that Avi Goldin, chief financial officer, will present at the Sidoti May Virtual MicroCap Conference on May 11-12, 2022. Goldin and Michael Stein, chief executive officer, will host one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the conference.
Presentation Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA), is a global provider of energy services. The Genie Retail Energy division supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in deregulated markets in the United States. The Genie Retail Energy International division supplies customers in Scandinavia. The Genie Renewables division comprises Genie Solar Energy, a provider of end-to-end customized solar solutions primarily for commercial customers, Diversegy, a commercials energy consulting business, CityCom Solar, a provider of community solar energy solutions and Genie's interest in Prism Solar, a supplier of solar panels and solutions. For more information, visit Genie.com.
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MONTEREY, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purchase Green Artificial Grass, North America's largest artificial grass landscape and leisure supplier – as well as a proud member of The Recreational Group (RG) family – announces the launch of their Monterey showroom and warehouse. Purchase Green Monterey opened on May 2nd - servicing areas such as Big Sur, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and other surrounding cities. The store will operate Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Purchase Green Monterey is led by Eric Kristoffersen. Prior to owning his Franchise, Eric served as the Store Manager in Purchase Green's San Jose location for four years. Utilizing his former experience, Eric has passed along his resolve never to underdeliver and place integrity at the forefront of his business model in true Purchase Green fashion.
Monterey Franchise owner Eric Kristoffersen, states:
"The Monterey team is excited to provide this coastal market with a local option for artificial grass and supplies. There is an interesting market here, and we are doing our best to canvas our customer base and learn more about their needs. We are looking forward to a quick start this summer to get the ball rolling on a new store."
Monterey Purchase Green is strategically positioned to service the unique requirements of coastal regions within the area. Because saltwater and sandy soils do not provide good growth opportunities for grass, coastal residents are often faced with high landscaping costs and irrigation bills. An alternative to maintaining coastal lawns includes adopting low-maintenance landscaping options such as artificial turf. Moreover, in California, drought conditions are not a thing of the past. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Monterey has experienced its driest year in the past 128 years. Since 2009, Purchase Green has aided water conservation efforts by helping save a billion gallons of water.
Purchase Green provides premium-quality artificial grass with nationwide delivery and a network of installers to ensure customers have access to the finest products in the industry. The opening of Purchase Green Monterey symbolizes Purchase Green's commitment to alleviating energy costs and assisting California's drought-stricken communities, one lawn at a time. For more information on supplies, locations, and franchise opportunities, visit purchasegreen.com.
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What are the best tips for keeping a dog cool in the summer?
Summer is a tough time for dogs, as most climates change to much warmer temperatures. It’s important to keep dogs cool when it’s hot out, not just so they’re comfortable but to prevent heatstroke, which is often fatal.
Some dogs are particularly susceptible to hot weather, such as thick-coated and flat-faced breeds, but all can get in trouble if you don’t look out for them on hot days. Luckily, keeping your canine companion cool is easy once you know how.
Tips for keeping your dog cool
Limit walks in hot weather
Dogs can easily overexert themselves on walks and end up dangerously overheated. On hot days, limit walks to the coolest hours: early morning before the sun has come up or late night when the sun has set and temperatures have started to drop. Even on warm days, you should avoid walking your dog when the sun is at its hottest (roughly between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.).
Cooling vests can help your canine companion maintain a safe body temperature if it’s still fairly warm outside after the hottest hours of the day.
Check the temperature of the roads or sidewalk before you take your dog for a walk, as it can get hot enough to burn dogs’ paws. Place your hand on the sidewalk, and if it’s too hot to hold it there for 20 seconds, it’s too hot for your dog’s paws.
Keep your dog indoors
When it’s hot outside, your dog should spend the majority of the day indoors, since it will be cooler in your home than out in the yard. Keep the blinds or curtains closed, as sunlight coming through the windows will heat up your home. If you don’t have central air, consider running a portable air conditioner or a window unit for your dog on exceptionally hot days. You can keep your dog entertained indoors by playing games with them, engaging in short trick training sessions and giving them interactive toys to play with.
Put out a pool for your dog
Your dog still needs to spend some time outdoors on hot days to go potty and stretch their legs and having a pool for them to splash around and lay down in can let them safely spend more time in the yard. It’s easy to find dog pools with reinforced bases to keep dogs from puncturing them. Some dogs also love splash pads or being sprayed with a hose to cool off.
Create shade in the yard
If there’s no natural shade in your yard, create a shady spot for your dog to hang out in using a shade sail or a gazebo. However, you still shouldn’t let your dog spend too much time outdoors, even in shady spots, when it’s extremely hot.
Make sure your dog always has access to water
It’s easy for dogs to become dehydrated on hot days, so make sure they always have access to fresh water. If you work out of the home and your dog will be along for much of the day, consider buying a pet water fountain, since these have a larger capacity than a regular water bowl and circulate the water through a filter to keep it clean.
What to buy to keep dogs cool in summer
Ruffwear Swamp Cooler Evaporative Dog Cooling Vest
This vest works using evaporative cooling to keep your dog cooler on hot days. It’s a great choice for walking your dog during those periods of the summer when it seems to be hot 24 hours a day, so there’s no cool time of day for a walk. Simply soak the vest in cold water, wring it out and it’s ready to keep your pup cool.
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PetSafe Drinkwell Pet Water Fountain
With a whopping 450-ounce water capacity, this will easily keep multiple dogs in fresh water all day. It circulates and filters the water inside to keep it fresh and hygienic.
The Green Pet Shop Dog Cooling Mat
There’s no need for freezing or refrigeration with this cooling mat. It contains a special pressure-activated cooling gel that helps cool your dog off when they lay on it. If your dog can never seem to find a comfortable spot to rest on hot days, this mat will help.
Coolaroo The Original Cooling Elevated Pet Bed
While plush beds and sofas can feel too warm for dogs to lay on when it’s hot, this cooling bed has a mesh sleeping area with full airflow underneath. It gives your dog somewhere comfortable to lounge without overheating. If your canine companion often opts for cool tile floors or other unusual spots on hot days, they may benefit from this bed.
Available in a range of sizes to fit any dog, this pool is a great choice for sticky summer days. It’s easy to fill and empty and folds up into a compact package for storage when you aren’t using it. The textured non-slip base is reinforced for added durability.
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This splash pad is suitable for dogs, kids or both. Attach it to a hose and it squirts water from multiple points around the rim. If your dog loves being squirted from a hose or playing with water, this splash pad multiplies that excitement, giving them something fun to do while keeping them cool. The base is reinforced so dogs’ nails won’t puncture it.
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Black and Decker Portable Air Conditioner
When the weather’s exceptionally hot, the best thing you can do for your dog is keep them inside for most of the day with the shades closed and an air conditioner running. This portable air conditioner is a worthwhile investment, quickly and easily cooling rooms of up to 350 square feet.
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ROCKDALE — Services for Albert Regan Worley, 57, of Lincoln will be 10 a.m. today at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with the Rev. Ross Worley officiating.
Burial will be in Taylor City Cemetery.
Mr. Worley died Tuesday, June 28, at his residence.
He was born June 4, 1965, in Tyler to Arvil Ross and Mary Lou Kelm Worley. He married Monica Delaney in 2018. He was a plant manager for L.F. Manufacturing in Giddings.
Survivors include his wife of Lincoln; three sons, Matthew Vallejo and Sean DeFelice, both of San Antonio, and Wade Worley of Conroe; four daughters, Amber Parker and April Gilligan, both of Lexington, Sarah Worley of Flint and Lydia Vallejo of San Antonio; his mother of Thrall; three brothers, Curtis Worley of Lexington, Hermann Ross Worley of Chandler and John Worley of Washington; and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York City, N.Y. 10087, or to lls.org. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_8de139ec-f8c9-11ec-a724-cb7c429bd369.html | 2022-07-01T08:24:12Z |
IAB Unites the Digital Advertising Industry at its New In-Person Event, Audience Connect, and Brings Together the Most Innovative Brands and Businesses at Brand Disruption Summit
NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the digital media and marketing trade association, today announced its lineup of thought leadership events for the remainder of 2022, along with initial details around its Annual Leadership Meeting (ALM) taking place January 22-24, 2023. These events are aimed to highlight the most meaningful opportunities and most pressing challenges facing the industry. They will identify solutions to address these issues, and create an agenda to which organizations can hold themselves accountable and take action.
"IAB events are designed to stimulate and drive action. Over the coming months our events portfolio will be addressing key issues around data and technology, enabling marketers to find the right audiences, engage consumers, measure, and optimize in a rapidly changing advertising ecosystem," said David Cohen, CEO, IAB. "The next 12-18 months will be highly dynamic, as we manage change across many dimensions: pending regulation, the economy, a shifting political landscape, war and rising geo-political tensions. Our events are designed to tackle the most pressing issues head-on."
This year, a new event is joining the 2022 lineup titled, "IAB Audience Connect: Find. Engage. Measure. Optimize." Audience Connect programming is carefully curated to help agencies and brand marketers understand their audience holistically, build long-term, cross-channel strategies, and identify partners that offer scalability.
IAB Audience Connect: Find. Engage. Measure. Optimize. Taking place on September 13-14, 2022, IAB Audience Connect is a two-day in-person event held in NYC. Additionally, main stage presentations will be live-streamed exclusively on IAB.com. Media executives and marketers will learn how to successfully leverage data and technology in a privacy-compliant manner in order to find the right audience, engage consumers, measure, and optimize in a rapidly changing advertising ecosystem.
This year's presenters will showcase various solutions to scale and effectively market to target audiences from leading executives including Jonathan Stringfield, VP, Global Business Research & Marketing, Activision Blizzard, Lynn Schlesinger, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Forbes, Mark Donohue, VP, Gap Inc, General Manager GPS Media, Gap, Johanna Bauman, Chief Marketing Officer, PubMatic, and more.
On September 13th, during IAB Audience Connect, IAB will release the second part of its 2022 State of Data report, focused on how brands, agencies, and publishers are approaching addressability and first-party data in preparation for the loss of third-party cookies and identifiers.
IAB Brand Disruption Summit (BDS): BDS is back in-person this year in NYC on October 11-12, 2022, bringing together the world's most innovative brand executives and business leaders to share stories of how they're navigating through a new era of chaos and disruption, while charting new paths for growth.
Now in its fifth year, speakers and presenters will give an inside look at the way forward-thinking brands are reevaluating their business strategies for the privacy-driven digital ecosystem, engaging the post-COVID consumer, making the investments in emerging tech, and fostering talent—both human and automated.
This year's theme, "Navigating the Now,'' addresses our industry's need for immediate change, growth, and high-level decision making. BDS is an opportunity for marketers to learn and hear stories of practical innovation and solutions from leaders including: Tehmina Haider, Chief Growth Officer, Harry's Inc, Yakir Gola, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, GoPuff, Oliver Chen, Managing Director, Retail, New Platforms, Luxury Sector, Cowen, Jessica Peltz-Zatulove, Founding Partner, Hannah Grey VC, and Renaldo Webb, Founder, PetPlate, and more.
Additionally, during BDS, IAB will release its annual Brand Disruption research: The Evolving Consumer Ecosystem and a new report titled Brand Disruption: Consumer Study.
IAB ALM: The 2023 IAB Annual Leadership Meeting will be in a brand-new location - Marco Island, Florida on January 22-24, 2023. Leaders from across the digital ecosystem will gather to discuss our industry's most important issues and set the agenda for the year to come.
ALM 2023 will build off the momentum we created in 2022 to take action and to be held accountable. The industry needs to address the regulatory environment that we operate in and solve the challenges impacting our businesses -- privacy, identity, addressability, and measurement.
The industry is at an inflection point with greater headwinds, familiar and unfamiliar challenges, and an array of new opportunities. ALM's theme, "It Starts Here" will gather and challenge the digital industry to get off the sidelines and drive progress as we debate hot topics including brand activation in the metaverse, programmatic and cross-channel measurement, the new era of streaming, brand safety, privacy, the ins and outs of the creator economy and optimizing creativity for the future of gaming, and more.
"This year, ALM was a great success bringing the industry back together for in-person events and it set the stage to tackle the industry's biggest challenges of currency, measurement, and privacy-enhancing technologies. At ALM 2023, IAB will lead the industry into a new era. Re-inventing the rules and identifying new opportunities, while advocating for change, we will arm attendees with the ideas, insights, and connections needed to plan successful marketing strategies for 2023 and beyond," added Cohen.
More information and updates regarding IAB's events can be found at: www.iab.com/events.
About IAB
The Interactive Advertising Bureau empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership comprises more than 700 leading media companies, brands, agencies, and the technology firms responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital ad marketing campaigns. The trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising, while also educating brands, agencies, and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing. In affiliation with the IAB Tech Lab, IAB develops technical standards and solutions. IAB is committed to professional development and elevating the knowledge, skills, expertise, and diversity of the workforce across the industry. Through the work of its public policy office in Washington, D.C., the trade association advocates for its members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YMTC today at the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2022 unveiled its X3-9070 TLC 3D NAND flash powered by Xtacking® 3.0 architecture. Since its debut show at FMS 2018, YMTC's Xtacking® technology has become a hallmark of the company's vision for innovation, and the approach to hybrid bonding has been widely recognized as one of the key enablers of the industry's future growth. Built out to be a common growth platform that drives value and innovation in the semiconductor ecosystem, YMTC's Xtacking® 3.0 architecture opens up a world of opportunities for diversified applications in 5G, AloT, and beyond.
From 1.0 to 3.0, YMTC's Xtacking® technology, a heterogeneous 3D integration architecture, has established a proven track record of success, as evidenced by a diverse portfolio of Xtacking® NAND-based system solutions, including SATA III, PCIe Gen3 & Gen4 SSDs, as well as eMMC & UFS for mobile and embedded applications, garnering recognition from leading OEMs.
"The arrival of YMTC's patented Xtacking® 3.0 architecture is a breakthrough in the 3D NAND scaling race," said Gregory Wong, Founder and Principal Analyst at Forward Insights. "The advancement of 3D NAND technology is crucial for innovation in the memory market, and as the most advanced flash memory to feature this type of architecture, the YMTC Xtacking® 3.0 X3-9070 is a key industry milestone. In the future, hybrid bonding of memory cells and logic circuits is expected to become mainstream."
Featuring Xtacking® 3.0 as its powerful core, YMTC's 4th generation 3D NAND, the X3-9070, is a cutting-edge product that boasts a higher bit density, optimized performance, and increased endurance, quality, and reliability in line with stringent testing standards, such as JEDEC. Enhanced scalability is now also available at a greater cost efficiency, thanks to the specific recent process improvements.
Key features of the X3-9070 include:
- Performance: The X3-9070 achieves an I/O speed of up to 2400MT/s, ONFI 5.0 compliant, and has improved performance by 50% compared to the previous generation of products.
- Bit Density: Leveraging the innovative architecture of Xtacking® 3.0, the X3-9070 has become the highest bit density flash product in YMTC's history, enabling 1Tb storage capacity in an ultra-compact mono-die footprint.
- Upgraded system-level product experience: innovative 6-plane design with a synchronous multi-plane independent operation supported on each plane. Multiple and synchronized concurrency enhance system I/O performance on both sequential and random accesses. Compared to the typical 4-plane architecture, system performance can be boosted by up to 50% while power consumption can be reduced by 25%. This system-level upgrade allows for increased power efficiency and a more attractive total cost of ownership (TCO).
"Tested and adopted across global markets, our Xtacking® architecture is known to be the first of its kind and has been consistently empowering our clients and partners worldwide throughout its multiple generations," said Thomas Chen, Executive Vice President of YMTC. "Following the milestone release of the X3-9070, we will continue to leverage our Xtacking® technology in PCIe SSDs and UFS to ensure faster data access, shorter time to market, and lower costs per bit. Seeing how this promising platform has inspired more innovations from our partners in the flash ecosystem, we are confident that our commitment to accelerating the evolution of Xtacking® will help position us as a leading provider of memory solutions and a key value contributor to the global semiconductor industry."
YMTC's X3-9070 paves the way for the arrival of more of its 4th generation 3D NAND solutions based on Xtacking® 3.0, which will provide the company's growing customer base in data centers, enterprise-level servers, PCs, mobile devices, and more with even higher NAND throughput and system-level performance. As an industry innovator and a trusted partner and supplier, YMTC has been and will remain committed to its mission to work with global clients and partners to advance its signature Xtacking® technology and push the boundaries of 3D NAND.
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BOSTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, hype around extended reality (XR) devices and the metaverse is at an all-time high, but hardware hurdles continue to hold back headset development. The specialized optics required by augmented and mixed reality (AR & MR) headsets have so far proved to be one of the industry's major stumbling blocks. In virtual reality (VR) headsets, there is a growing usage of new, unconventional lens types to solve the deficiencies of the Fresnel lens-based architectures that have dominated until now.
IDTechEx has been covering the XR industry since 2015, staying close to the technical and market developments, interviewing key players worldwide, attending numerous conferences, and delivering multiple consulting projects. The new IDTechEx report, "Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets" offers a detailed analysis of the key technologies enabling XR devices to be immersive, light, and unobtrusive. 10-year granular market forecasts, segmented into 20 different technologies, are provided, along with analysis of the industry's material demands. The report includes multiple company profiles based on interviews with major players across these technologies.
AR/MR Optics: Optical Combiners, Waveguides, and Ancillary Lenses
The AR optics landscape. Source: IDTechEx - "Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets"
In 2022, a consensus is emerging that optical waveguides are the way forward to enabling immersive AR/MR by overlaying created reality onto the real. Surface relief diffractive waveguides, as used in Hololens and Magic Leap devices, have made early strides. Manufactured via processes inherited from the silicon industry, these enable relatively slim and compact devices but suffer from high costs, image quality issues and poor efficiency. Holographic diffractive waveguides and reflective waveguides offer alternatives which promise to revolutionize manufacturability and redefine image quality respectively but have yet to gain significant traction.
Other optical combiner technologies, particularly "birdbath" and freespace holographic combiners, also offer convincing candidates for AR/MR headset designers, particularly where cost or compactness, respectively, are top priority. As different technologies fit different headset types, "Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets" segments the AR/MR market into wide vs. narrow field of view, highlighting the likely technological winners for each category. Further discussion is devoted to the status of ancillary lenses for waveguides, which enable correction of eyewear prescriptions and solving the vergence-accommodation conflict.
VR Optics: Emerging Lens Technologies vs. Fresnel Lenses
For most VR users, the currently dominant Fresnel lenses used to magnify images and bring them into comfortable focus are "good enough". These lightweight, low-cost optics, typically molded or embossed in plastic allow relatively compact headsets but have drawbacks in terms of ring artifacts, color contrast, and more – in 2022, they have little scope for further development. Competing technologies entering the market solve many of these issues while adding functionality and making headsets smaller – IDTechEx's report highlights the upcoming path of progress here.
The first wave of new designs focuses on compactness. Pancake lenses saw their first entry into Western headset markets in 2021 and are expected to be used in an upcoming device from Meta this year. These lenses promise more compact designs by folding the optical path, allowing dioptric correction, and are devoid of Fresnel artifacts. However, they offer tough development challenges, with lower optical efficiency and preventing double images through material development key amongst these.
Later iterations will solve the vergence-accommodation conflict, maximizing immersion. Dynamically focus-tunable geometric phase lens arrays may offer the final say in VR optics yet remain years from deployment. Based on holography or metasurfaces, these have seen interest and patent activity from major players including Meta, Valve, and Apple. This once-static field has transformed into a hotbed for innovation.
IDTechEx predicts the XR optics industry to grow at a CAGR of 24% to 2032 – to find out more, please see "Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets". This report falls within IDTechEx's wearables research portfolio.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Yumy Candy Company Inc., (CSE: TYUM) ("Yumy" or the "Company") has partnered its low-sugar better-for-you confectionery with Concierge Connection, a hotel food and beverage supplier and distributor for luxury hotels Canada wide. Concierge Connection is known for providing high quality, innovative, and sustainable products to its hotel partners. A few of the prominent partners at Concierge Connections include Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Pacific Reach Properties, Hyatt Hotels, the Ritz-Carlton, Best Western, and many more. Concierge Connections partners has begun rolling out Yumy Candy to its prominent partners.
Highlighting a few of Concierge Connection partners are Hilton Hotel and its subsidiaries such as Homewood Suites, Marriott Hotels and Pacific Reach Properties. Homewood suites, a chain of 505 hotels owned by Hilton Hotels operating in Canada, United States and Mexico; the Hilton Brand which operates 6,800 properties in more than 122 countries worldwide is one the largest hoteliers in the world. In addition to Homewood Suites by Hilton, Concierge Connections partners with Marriott Hotels which operates 30 Brands and 340 hotels in North America. Pacific Reach Properties which include luxurious properties such as Rosewood Hotel Georgia; a 5-star rated hotel by Forbes travel guide 2021 located in Vancouver Canada and is considered one of the best hotels in North America. In addition to The Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Pacific Reach Properties owns and operates a portfolio which includes the Westin Grand Vancouver, Radisson Vancouver Airport, and Toronto's Maple Leaf Quay. Furthermore, Pacific Reach owns Retirement Concepts, one of the largest seniors' housing operators in Western Canada and the largest in BC. Yumy Candy's roll out to Concierge Connections partners has begun.
Concierge Connection has been serving the hotel industry for over 20 years. It started with a passion for helping hoteliers thrive and a love of chocolate. In 2001, it introduced In Room Retail to elevate the guest experience in a whole new way. The company cares deeply about health, well-being, the communities they serve, and the planet. Each of their leading brands are on a mission to do good in the world with every product they sell. Similar to the pledge Yumy Candy has to help orphaned wildlife at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Erica Williams states, "Concierge Connection is known as a premium distributor and supplier to the largest hotel chains across Canada and the world. As our brand has grown over the years and gained more recognition, we see ourselves partnering with an increased number of distributors throughout North America. By getting our products into Concierge Connection, we see this as a stepping stone to reaching even more customers not only locally but internationally and entering even more hoteliers such as Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriot."
The Yumy Candy is an affordable health-conscious low-sugar plant-based confectionery company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and it has developed a portfolio of healthier gelatine-free candies made from non-GMO ingredients with proprietary recipes. All of its products are free of gelatin, soy, gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and genetically modified organisms.
Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. The information in this news release about future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: general business, economic and social uncertainties; local and global market and economic uncertainties arising in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic; litigation, availability of key product ingredients, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; the ability to effectively expand manufacturing and production capacity; the ability to obtain retail partners to distribute Company products, the success of market initiatives and the ability to grow brand awareness; the ability to attract, maintain and expand relationships with key strategic vendors; our ability to predict consumer taste preferences; delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; the sufficiency of our cash to meet liquidity needs; those additional risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; and other matters discussed in this news release. Accordingly, the forward-looking statements discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of these known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Census, the leading reverse ETL company syncing data from cloud data warehouses to operational tools, will make a splash at this year's Snowflake Summit conference live in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13-16 with their Summer of Data '22 launch. The campaign and event series encourage data teams to stand out (like a data flamingo) and drive more organizational impact with Operational Analytics (OA).
Snowflake Summit 2022 will feature a first-look at new innovations coming to the Data Cloud. The event will also spotlight keynote speakers and deliver a variety of breakout sessions, technical certifications, hands-on labs, a developer zone, industry experts, and more, centered on collaborating around data.
Census, which recently raised a $60 million Series B round, has helped more than 100 Snowflake customers around the world get data to their business teams, including Canva, ClickUp, Figma, DigitalOcean, and Docker. Census is a proud Premier Partner member of the Snowflake Partner Network.
Together with Census and Snowflake, innovative companies have successfully embraced Operational Analytics to achieve remarkable results with data. As a Premier Partner, Census compliments Snowflake's Data Cloud platform to help data, marketing, sales, and customer success harness the full possibilities of the data with a single source of truth.
"We're thrilled to see data teams driving more business impact by using Census to sync data from Snowflake to all their operational tools. As the pioneer of the reverse ETL category, their high-performant connectors enable teams to reliably sync data at scale, while the intuitive user experience can save data teams time and enable them to focus on more value-added work than maintaining custom scripts," said Tarik Dwiek, head of technology alliances at Snowflake. "Our partnership with Census has enabled over 100 data-driven customers to operationalize data in the tools they use, enabling better collaboration between data and ops teams and making trusted data accessible across the business."
HOVER–a leading property data platform – dramatically improved its customer engagement through targeted messaging with Braze to find new sales opportunities, nearly doubling its monthly sales meetings.
"Something we've already been running is surfacing in-app messages asking people what their role is in a bit more detail, and helping to qualify them further for either sales follow-up or support follow-up," said Max Caldwell, senior growth lead at HOVER. "We can then put that data into Snowflake, transform it, and put it back into Braze using Census to do further targeting."
Here's the impact data teams have been able to drive by operationalizing their Snowflake data using Census:
- Canva powered marketing personalization in Braze for 55M+ users
- Figma increased sales productivity by 10x with product usage data inside Salesforce
- Docker powered product-led growth to 10M+ developers using Marketo
- Loom prioritized tens of thousands of support tickets in Zendesk
Census helps existing and future users get the most out of Snowflake's single, integrated platform to position their data warehouse as the single source of truth within their stack. With every team aligned around the power and the insights of the data team, companies can unlock truly data-driven strategies like never before.
As part of their Summer of Data '22 celebration, Census will host an interactive booth at the Snowflake Summit conference's expo hall, including interactive games, giveaways for prizes such as an Oculus Rift VR headset, limited edition Census @ Snowflake Summit '22 swag, and 1:1 sessions with data experts to help you get the most out of your stack. The Census team will also host a community happy hour, as well as partner with other leading data companies on interactive events around Snowflake Summit. Keep an eye on Census social channels for exact registration details as we get closer to the conference.
Donny Flynn, customer data architect at Census and former head of data at Owner.com, will join the event's roster of data experts to stir up discussion with his talk Nobody wants your dashboards. They want your data. You can find the full agenda for the conference (as well as the full details on Donny's talk) here.
Data practitioners and leaders can continue to use their summer months to grow their careers and learn from each other at this year's Summer Community Days, July 28 and 29, a conference completely dedicated to elevating the voices of practitioners in the data community hosted by The Operational Analytics Club. Want to teach a topic to your community? You can submit a session to the conference (and grab a free ticket) at operationalanalytics.club/summer-community-days.
"Summer Community Days is an opportunity for the data community to not just help one another democratize data, but democratize data knowledge. There are so many brilliant practitioners out in the trenches helping to push our industry forward, and we're making space for those voices to take center stage this summer," said Allie Beazell, director of developer marketing at Census
In the meantime, kick off the best summer of data yet by grabbing your free swag at getcensus.com/summerofdata.
- Read how HOVER uses Census and Snowflake to drive proactive customer engagement: https://www.getcensus.com/customer-stories/hover
- Read how Canva is delivering personalized customer marketing for more than 55 million users with Census and Snowflake: https://www.getcensus.com/customer-stories/canva
- Read how Loom exceeds customer support expectations in Zendesk with Census and Snowflake: https://www.getcensus.com/customer-stories/loom
- Read how Notion uses Census to sync with confidence from Snowflake to the frontline tools they rely on: https://www.getcensus.com/customer-stories/notion
Census is the leading operational analytics platform company that syncs data from data warehouses into apps so that business teams can take action. With its Reverse ETL (extract, transfer, and load) tool, data teams can validate and publish analytics directly into all their applications in real-time. Hundreds of companies like Canva, Figma, Loom, and Notion use Census to sync billions of records that power their customer success, sales, and marketing tools. Census turns data warehouses into a hub for business operations, empowering everyone with trustworthy and actionable data. Census is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, Sequoia, and Tiger Global. For more information, visit https://www.getcensus.com or follow @census.
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RENO, Nev., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with The Kresge Foundation, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today released a new report, "Promoting Equity through ARPA Implementation." The report, which can be found HERE, documents 20 city case studies and details how mayors are using State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in underserved populations and address the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on low and moderate-income people and communities of color. Mayors featured include Boston, MA's Michelle Wu, Madison, WI's Satya Rhodes-Conway, Fontana, CA's Acquanetta Warren, and Kansas City, MO's Quinton Lucas, among others.
In Boston, for example, the city targeted services and resources to disproportionately impacted communities, implementing a Health Equity Task Force to tackle public health disparities and Fare Free Bus Pilot to help all residents access public transit. Kansas City used a community engagement process to inform its allocation of ARPA funds, which included establishing a Housing Trust Fund to ensure affordable housing for all families and the Rebuild KC program to enable community members to direct the implementation of neighborhood-based projects. Read about more of these mayor-led efforts in the full report.
"Thanks to ARPA funds, America's mayors have been able to equitably invest in our communities and address systemic inequities that the pandemic only worsened. In Columbus, we collaborated with community leaders and businesses to help keep residents in their homes, train individuals to re-enter the workforce, and keep our youth safe," said Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor of Columbus (OH) and Chair of the Council on Metro Economies and the New American City. "We're grateful to the Kresge Foundation for their partnership and help highlighting the work mayors are doing to make their cities more equitable. Cities have been at the forefront of our nation's economic recovery, and as we continue to move ahead, we will take lessons learned and share best practices so that all cities can promote equity for years to come."
"Cities have an unprecedented opportunity to put solutions in place to problems that have compounded over decades and that COVID-19 laid bare," said report co-author Lourdes Germán, a senior advisor to the Social Investment Practice and American Cities Program at Kresge. "But without centering equity explicitly, cities can easily exacerbate disparities. Partnering with community, especially deeply rooted nonprofits, is a crucial way cities can position ARPA work for success, and these case studies from equity-minded cities provide blueprints for other municipalities to learn from and emulate."
"Real change is going to come city by city, community by community," said Mayor of Montgomery (AL) Steven Reed, who helped present the findings of the report at the USCM Annual Meeting. "The pandemic underscored deep inequity in the American economy, and mayors have not been content to simply return to normal. This report offers a powerful narrative of how mayors are using federal resources to generate opportunity locally. Despite these efforts, we have a long way to go to deliver real equity and inclusion in America, but mayors are committed to this mission now and for the long haul."
About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
About The Kresge Foundation -- The Kresge Foundation was founded in 1924 to promote human progress. Today, Kresge fulfills that mission by building and strengthening pathways to opportunity for low-income people in America's cities, seeking to dismantle structural and systemic barriers to equality and justice.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House has been aiming to expand its presence in Indiana over the past several months, hoping to give more fans access to all this prestigious family-owned sports and merchandise retailer offers. Now, the state is welcoming its sixth store to Bloomington, IN - Rally House College Mall. At this new store inside College Mall, fans will enjoy an ever-growing selection of local apparel and team gear for favorites like the Hoosiers, Colts, and more.
Rally House is thrilled to take the company just south of the Indianapolis area. "Bloomington is home to many loyal Hoosiers fans, and they're going to love the Indiana University gear we have to offer at Rally House College Mall," describes District Manager Ashley Beard. "Our team can't wait to help all these fans gear up and pair their Hoosiers merch with even more sports apparel and Indiana-inspired products!"
An immense selection of trusted brands is available at Rally House College Mall, ensuring quality and longevity with each purchase. Patrons will find an array of options from New Era, '47, Mitchell & Ness, and many more prominent brands. Many collegiate and professional teams are also in stock, like the Indiana University Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, Indianapolis Colts, and Indiana Pacers.
While this area has numerous popular sports teams, there are also various beloved businesses and themes that residents and visitors enjoy supporting. Thankfully, Rally House College Mall also keeps an extensive selection of local apparel, accessories, and gifts in stock, including outstanding options from RALLY Brand™.
When stopping into Rally House College Mall, visitors can expect nothing but the best customer service and a fun shopping environment. Plus, a broad assortment of merchandise is available online at www.rallyhouse.com, with shipping options for every state.
For the most current store news and updates, visit www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-college-mall or follow Rally House College Mall on Facebook (@RallyCollegeMall) and Rally House Indiana on Instagram (@rallyhouseindy).
About Rally House
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
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AI-based clinical decision support tools support more proactive care and increased physician productivity
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equum Medical has added CLEW Medical's cloud-based Tele-ICU platform to its ecosystem of technology partners that help it deliver virtual critical care services. The partnership will drive greater clinician efficiency in providing intensive care, an area that many hospitals are struggling with as a result of rising patient acuity and pandemic-related staffing shortages.
CLEW ICU leverages advanced AI technology to predict patients who are most likely to deteriorate in the near future and streamlines workflow to improve communications, decision-making and care implementation. The first of its kind with a 510(k) clearance, the system utilizes powerful technology to improve clinical outcomes; lower costs; and enhance the provider, patient and family experience.
Equum is a physician-led acute care telehealth company that brings world-class critical care resources to hospitals and healthcare systems regardless of geography so that all patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. Equum's teams of board-certified critical care physicians and other subspecialty physicians experienced in telehealth fill in gaps in coverage and get proven, data-driven results along the entire continuum of acute care.
CLEW is the latest member of Equum's approved Software Vendor Portfolio for its Tele-Critical Care service line and the Equum Partner Ecosystem. "Whether you have Tele-ICU software already or are looking to invest in a turnkey, acute telehealth solution including software and services, Equum has the ability to customize a unique solution for each hospital and implement it quickly to begin delivering value," said Equum CEO Corey Scurlock, MD. "We deliver the people and processes, and partners like CLEW help us optimize our programs."
"Equum's commitment to deliver high-quality tele-critical care services make it an ideal partner for CLEW," said Gal Salomon, CEO of CLEW Medical. "COVID-19 highlighted the need to fundamentally rethink the way critical care services are delivered, and both companies see a tremendous opportunity to help enable that change. This partnership is an important step for our organization, and we look forward to expanding our relationship and supporting Equum's growth."
Systems such as Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, N.J. are constantly looking to maximize safe and high-quality virtual care and telehealth as clinical burnout and the "Great Resignation" continue to challenge workforce availability and strain what were already limited clinical resources.
"Inpatient acuity of illness and lengths of stay are increasing in an environment challenged by a national labor shortage," said Jeanne Rowe, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Shore Medical Center. "All are continued stressors on health systems' operating costs and the delivery of safe and high-quality care. For our patients and providers, the safety and quality of care is always the primary focus and therefore integrating advanced clinical technology to our 24x7 ICU coverage model supported by our skilled intensivists enables us to deliver high reliability care collaborating closely with our bedside care teams."
Equum Medical continues to build its Partner Ecosystem that allows digitally enabled professional services to be delivered to health systems when combined through people, processes and technology.
For over 10 years, Equum's telehealth-enabled acute care teams have addressed the challenges hospitals and health systems face when trying to fill gaps in coverage. Its flexible, customized approach helps clients improve the lives of on-site clinicians, extends patient care in specialty areas and offers program leadership. Equum enables hospitals and health systems to enhance care and serve more patients, while delivering a positive clinical, operational and financial impact. For more information, visit equummedical.com.
CLEW provides real-time AI analytics platforms designed to help providers make better informed clinical decisions by predicting life-threatening complications across various medical care settings. CLEW's goal is to provide solutions that enable its customers to improve outcomes and safety, streamline patient care, improve throughput and lower the cost of care. Connect with CLEW at clewmed.com.
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Clevinger return delayed, rain postpones Padres, Guardians
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Wriyer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tuesday night’s scheduled game between the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed by rain and a soggy forecast. The rainout will be made up Wednesday as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 1:10 p.m. San Diego’s Mike Clevinger, who missed last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, will make his first start since 2020 — against the Guardians, who traded him to the Padres at the deadline that season. Zach Plesac will start for Cleveland against his former teammate and close friend. MacKenzie Gore will pitch the second game against Cleveland’s Cal Quantrill. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/03/padres-guardians-postponed-by-rain-doubleheader-wednesday/ | 2022-05-03T22:56:04Z |
Record revenue of $40.5 million increased 30% over Q2 2021, with organic revenue growth of 44% and biopreservation media revenue growth of 46%
Updating 2022 revenue guidance to $160 million to $166 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 34% to 39% and higher organic growth expectations of 37% to 43%
Sequential improvement in adjusted gross margin; on track for continued improvement in 2022
Positive adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2022 of $1.5 million
BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BioLife Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLFS) ("BioLife" or the "Company"), a leading developer and supplier of class-defining bioproduction products and services for the cell and gene therapies ("CGT") and the broader biopharma markets, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Mike Rice, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Our team delivered another quarter of very strong business performance, with substantial revenue growth, and, importantly, sequential gross margin and adjusted EBITDA improvements as we continued to address operational issues with our ultra-low temperature ("ULT") freezer product line."
"Our high margin biopreservation media line continues to deliver exceptional growth, with the second quarter being another quarter of 40%+ year over year growth. As we move past ULT freezer issues, we are now recognizing a non-cash impairment charge against these assets. This adjustment does not limit our view of the unique differentiation of the technology that will be a catalyst for growth with innovative ULT freezer product launches in 2023."
Troy Wichterman, CFO, added, "The second quarter of 2022 was noteworthy for continued strong growth performance alongside significant fundamental improvements and operational progress in our ULT freezer business. Demand for our portfolio is strong, as evidenced by record revenue, strong organic growth, improved gross margin and positive $1.5mm in adjusted EBITDA this quarter, compared to negative $814,000 for the first quarter of 2022. As such, we are tightening our full year 2022 full year revenue guidance."
Operational Highlights
- For the second quarter of 2022, we gained 202 new direct customers sites including 17 now using biopreservation media, 10 using ThawSTAR® systems, 11 now using evo® cold chain management services, 10 now using CBS cryogenic freezers and accessories, 110 new sites now using Stirling ULT freezers and accessories, 30 now using SciSafe® biologic storage services and 14 now using Sexton cell processing products.
- For the second quarter of 2022, we processed 23 new U.S. FDA Drug Master File cross-reference requests, indicating the planned use of CryoStor® or HypoThermosol® in pending cell and gene therapy clinical trials. To date, our biopreservation media products have been used or are planned to be used in more than 550 customer clinical applications, including 10 approved cell and gene therapies, and in at least 10 additional therapies for which regulatory filings are expected to be submitted in 2022 and 2023. We estimate potential annual biopreservation media revenue per approved commercial application to range from $500,000 to $2 million.
- Use of evo cold chain by CGT end customers continued to increase in Q2 2022, with courier partner shipment volume up nearly 100% over Q2 2021. Our evo cold chain platform is currently used to store and transport two approved CAR T-cell therapies and we anticipate two additional global pharma companies will commence use of evo this year for the storage and shipment of an additional four approved CAR T-cell therapies. By mid-2023, we expect the evo platform will be used for all six currently approved CAR T-cell therapies. This adoption validates our belief that the evo platform will increasingly be selected as a class-defining temperature-controlled shipping container and related cloud app by the leading CGT companies.
- Biological storage services revenue increased significantly in Q2 2022 as we onboarded 30 new customers. We expect to commence construction and validation of a nearly 60,000 square foot US-based Center of Excellence Biorepository by the end of 2022 to meet anticipated demand for our high growth, highly profitable biologic storage services.
- ULT freezer quality continued to improve in Q2 2022 and product lead times were reduced from twelve weeks to less than two weeks despite continued supply chain disruptions.
Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Results
BioLife Solutions is presenting various financial metrics under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and as adjusted (non-GAAP). A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP metrics appears at the end of this news release.
REVENUE
- Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $40.5 million, an increase of 30% from $31.2 million for the second quarter of 2021, with organic revenue growth of 44%. COVID-19 related revenue accounted for approximately 9% of total revenue.
- Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $76.8 million, an increase of 60% from $48.1 million for 2021, with organic revenue increase of 45%. COVID-19 related revenue accounted for approximately 9% of total revenue.
GROSS MARGIN
- Gross margin (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was 33% compared with 39% for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was 36% compared with 43% for the second quarter of 2021 and 33% in the first quarter of 2022.
- Gross margin (GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 31% compared with 43% for the six months ended 2021. Adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 34% compared with 47% for the six months ended 2021.
- The decline in gross margin in both periods was primarily due to a shift in product mix after the acquisition of Global Cooling, Inc. (Stirling Ultracold), which has lower gross margin than the remainder of BioLife's portfolio. The sequential quarter improvement in GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin was primarily due to improvement on our ULT platform as well as favorable product mix.
OPERATING EXPENSE
- Operating expense (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $116.8 million compared with $35.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating expense (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $20.0 million compared with $13.3 million for the second quarter 2021.
- Operating expense (GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $160.6 million compared with $53.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Adjusted operating expense (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $39.8 million compared with $22.2 million for 2021.
- The increase in GAAP operating expense was primarily due to a non-cash impairment charge of $69.9 million related to the acquired intangible assets of Global Cooling, Inc. (Stirling Ultracold). Adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) increased due to the full period of ownership from the acquisition of Global Cooling, Inc. on May 3, 2021, and the acquisition of Sexton Biotechnologies, Inc. on September 1, 2021. In addition, operating expenses increased due to increased accounting costs related to becoming a Large Accelerated Filer and additional headcount to support our growth.
OPERATING INCOME/(LOSS)
- Operating loss (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $76.3 million compared with operating loss of $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $5.4 million compared with adjusted operating income of $65,000 for the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating loss (GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $83.9 million compared with operating loss of $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $13.4 million compared with adjusted operating income of $560,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
NET INCOME/(LOSS)
- Net loss (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $72.6 million compared with net income of $7.9 million for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $5.5 million compared with adjusted net loss of $56,000 for the second quarter of 2021.
- Net loss (GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $79.6 million compared with net income of $6.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $13.5 million compared with adjusted net income of $422,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
- Loss per share (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2022 was $1.71 compared with earnings per diluted share of $0.19 for the second quarter of 2021. The non-cash intangible impairment charge accounted for a $1.65 loss per share.
- Loss per share (GAAP) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $1.89 compared with earnings per diluted share of $0.17 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The non-cash intangible impairment charge accounted for a $1.65 loss per share.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the second quarter of 2022 was $1.5 million compared with $3.7 million for the second quarter of 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $679,000 compared with $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2022 were $46.6 million compared to $59.5 million as of March 31, 2022. The use of cash in the second quarter was primarily related to changes in working capital of $12.4 million, which includes a $7.0 million increase in accounts receivable and a $3.1 million increase in inventories. In addition, capital expenditures were $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2022, primarily related to build outs of our biorepository facilities.
2022 Revenue Guidance
Management is updating 2022 revenue guidance, which is based on expectations for our existing business.
Total revenue for 2022 is expected to range from $160 million to $166 million, reflecting year-over-year growth of 34% to 39% and organic growth of 37% to 43%. COVID-19 related revenue is expected to account for approximately 8% of total revenue.
Total revenue expectations for 2022 include the following platform contributions:
- Cell Processing platform: $67.0 million to $69.5 million, an increase of 49% to 55% over 2021 and organic growth of 42% to 47%. This includes biopreservation media and Sexton products.
- Freezers and Thaw Systems platform: $70.0 million to $71.5 million, an increase of 24% to 26% over 2021 and organic growth of 31% to 34%. COVID-19 related revenue is expected to account for less than 5% of the freezer and thaw systems platform revenue in 2022. This includes ThawStar thawing devices, cryogenic liquid nitrogen freezers and ULT Stirling freezers.
- Storage and Storage Services platform: $23.0 million to $25.0 million, a total and organic increase of 31% to 42% over 2021. COVID-19 related revenue is expected to account for approximately 41% to 45% of the storage and storage services platform revenue. COVID-19 related storage revenue is primarily generated from contracts, including contracts that extend beyond 2022.
Although the Company does not provide guidance below the revenue line, we expect positive 2022 full year adjusted EBITDA.
Conference Call & Webcast
Management will discuss the Company's financial results and provide a general business update on a conference call and live webcast today at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
To access the webcast, log onto the Investor Relations page of the BioLife Solutions website at https://www.biolifesolutions.com/earnings. In addition, the conference call will be accessible by dialing toll-free (800) 715-9871 for domestic callers and (646) 307-1963 for international callers. The conference ID number is 2389359. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the call and will be archived on https://www.biolifesolutions.com/ for 90 days.
About BioLife Solutions
BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy and broader biopharma markets. Our tools portfolio includes our proprietary CryoStor® and HypoThermosol® biopreservation media for shipping and storage, the ThawSTAR® family of automated, water-free thawing products, evo® cold chain management system, high capacity cryogenic storage freezers, Stirling Ultracold mechanical freezers, SciSafe biologic storage services, and Sexton Biotechnologies cell processing tools. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, www.scisafe.com, www.stirlingultracold.com, or www.sextonbio.com and follow BioLife on Twitter.
Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the expected financial performance of the Company following the completion of its 2019, 2020 and 2021 acquisitions and giving effect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company's ability to implement its business strategy and anticipated business and operations, in particular following its recent acquisitions and the construction and validation of a center of excellence biorepository, the expected synergies between the Company and the companies and products that it has recently acquired, the Company's ability to realize all or any of the anticipated benefits associated with its recent acquisitions, the Company's ability to address and resolve ULT freezer issues, the potential utility of and market for the Company's products and services, including the adoption of evo cold chain services by all six currently approved CAR T-cell therapies, and the Company's ability to cross sell its products and services, guidance for financial results for 2022, including regarding revenue of its recently acquired products, and potential revenue growth and changes in gross margin, adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin, and potential market expansion, including with consideration to our recent acquisitions and giving effect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company's anticipated future growth strategy, including the acquisition of synergistic cell and gene therapy manufacturing tools and services or technologies, regulatory approvals and/or commercial manufacturing of our customers' products, and potential customer revenue. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including among other things, unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from our recent acquisitions, market adoption of the Company's products (including the Company's recently acquired products), the ability of our recent acquisitions to be accretive on the Company's financial results, the ability of the Company to continue to implement its business strategy, uncertainty regarding third-party market projections, market volatility, competition, litigation, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, and those other factors described in our risk factors set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained herein or to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof, other than as may be required by applicable law.
Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance:
To supplement our financial statements, which are presented on the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance are included in this release: adjusted gross profit and gross margin, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating income/(loss), adjusted net income/(loss), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), and adjusted EBITDA. A reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted non-GAAP financial measures is included as an attachment to this press release. When analyzing the Company's operating results, investors should not consider non-GAAP measures as substitutes for the comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What happened on Jan. 6 cannot be forgotten
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WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) is pleased to announce that Lisa Ward has been appointed the new vice president of communications. In her role, Lisa will lead internal communication efforts with our members as well as advance the ADSO's mission to advocate for dental support organizations (DSO) and their affiliated dental professionals, elevating dentistry and the DSO model to the public, policymakers and key stakeholders.
"We are beyond thrilled to welcome Lisa to the team. Her extensive experience providing strategic communications within the dental industry will be an invaluable asset to the ADSO's members and our industry partners across the country," said ADSO Executive Director Andrew Smith. "Lisa's arrival bolsters our commitment to communicating the benefits of the DSO model, including expanding access to care and embracing innovation and technology with the mission of advancing oral healthcare in the country."
"The future of dentistry requires an understanding of the DSO model and the advantages they bring to expanding access to oral healthcare and improving dental-medical integration," explained Lisa Ward. "I'm excited for the opportunity to help communicate the value of the ADSO and its members, inspiring the next generation of dental professionals to consider DSOs as a career pathway."
"Lisa's dedication to professional and community development is an incredible complement to the ADSO's leadership team," said Emmet Scott, president of the ADSO and co-founder of Community Dental Partners. "Improving access to care in underserved areas is a pillar of the ADSO, and with Lisa's deep knowledge of the issues, we will continue to make a positive impact across the country."
Lisa brings over 30 years of communications and marketing experience to her new role, including nearly 20 years working within the dental profession.
Prior to joining the ADSO, Lisa worked as the associate executive director at the North Carolina Dental Society, where she helped guide the society's strategic plan and legislative efforts. She has also served in executive-level positions at Delta Dental of Kansas and Capstrat, reinforcing her communications and oral healthcare expertise.
Lisa attended the University of North Dakota where she earned a bachelor's degree in speech communications. Additionally, she earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 2015 from the American Society of Association Executives.
The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) is a non-profit organization committed to providing support to its members, allowing them to focus on patients, expand access to quality dental care and improve the oral health of their communities. Comprising more than 90 DSO member companies, several association partners, and more than 160 industry partners, the ADSO represents Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) before the public, policymakers, and the media. Its members operate in 48 states and provide the highest level of non-clinical support to more than 12,000 dentists across the country as well as in Australia, Canada, and Japan.
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Leading Teen & Young Adult Mental Health Treatment Provider Renews Support & Completes Employee Training
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year, Newport Healthcare is celebrating Pride Month and ongoing allyship with the LGBTQ community through Corporate Partnership with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. Newport Healthcare has also completed The Trevor Project's in-depth Ally Training program, led by Trevor's public education team, that was rolled out to more than 1,900 employees.
According to The Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, and nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. Sadly, 60% of LGBTQ youth who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it.
"Our nation is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis and our LGBTQ youth are struggling at exponentially higher rates," said Joe Procopio, CEO of Newport Healthcare. "Our work with The Trevor Project affirms our commitment to this community, to supporting their mental health needs with educated clinicians and an inclusive treatment environment, and financially supporting the efforts of The Trevor Project's critical mission to end LGBTQ youth suicide."
Newport worked closely with The Trevor Project and hosted tailored trainings for staff and clinicians that covered essential, informed principles for working with LGBTQ young people. These trainings are required of every employee to ensure a culture of allyship for Newport's LGBTQ clients, as well as with their LGBTQ colleagues.
Newport Healthcare's nationwide treatment programs serve individuals ages 12-27 who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring eating disorder or substance use issues. According to data from The Trevor Project, 73% of LGBTQ youth report experiencing symptoms of anxiety and 58% experience symptoms of depression. Additionally, LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight, cisgender peers, and are at significantly increased risk for suicide because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society.
The Trevor Project works to save young LGBTQ lives by providing support through free and confidential crisis intervention programs via a 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, and text services. The organization also runs TrevorSpace, the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operates innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.
To learn more about Newport Healthcare's treatment programs, approach, or successful outcomes, or for mental health resources, visit NewportHealthcare.com
About Newport Healthcare
Newport Healthcare, including Newport Academy and Newport Institute, provides evidence-based healing centers for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues. Newport offers a family-systems approach with individualized, integrated programs that combine clinical and experiential therapies with academic or career support. Newport's nationwide residential and outpatient treatment programs bring teens and young adults from self-destruction to self-esteem, addressing the underlying causes of high-risk behavior from a foundation of compassionate care, clinical expertise, and unconditional love. With a commitment to advocacy, Newport is creating a movement to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action, with the primary mission to empower lives and restore families.
About The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project offers a suite of 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs, including TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorChat as well as the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace. Trevor also operates an education program with resources for youth-serving adults and organizations, an advocacy department fighting for pro-LGBTQ legislation and against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric/policy positions, and a research team to discover the most effective means to help young LGBTQ people in crisis and end suicide.
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Karros, UCLA beat Washington 14-8 in Pac-12 Tournament
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Karros went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, Michael Curialle was 4-for-6 and drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and UCLA beat Washington 14-8 to avoid elimination from the Pac-12 Tournament. Daylen Reyes hit a two-out double down the left-field line, advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored when Curialle singled to left-center to give No. 3 seed UCLA (36-21) the lead for good at 7-6 in the top of the sixth inning. The Bruins play second-seeded Oregon State vs. No. 6 seed California in a loser-out game. Coby Morales, Josh Urps, Michael Snyder and Christian Dicochea each hit a home run for the Huskies. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/26/karros-ucla-beat-washington-14-8-in-pac-12-tournament/ | 2022-05-27T02:21:53Z |
Joining Forces to Create New AI Capabilities in the Pathology Lab
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VistaPath, the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-based, data-driven pathology processing platforms, today announced a new collaboration with Gestalt Diagnostics of Spokane, WA, to further advance digitization in pathology labs.
The collaboration combines two AI solutions, VistaPath's Sentinel, the world's first automated tissue grossing platform, and Gestalt's AI Requisition Engine (AIRE), a leading-edge AI algorithm for accessioning, to raise the bar in AI-driven pathology digitization.
Designed to make tissue grossing faster and more accurate, VistaPath's Sentinel uses a high-quality video system to assess specimens and create a gross report 93% faster than human technicians with 43% more accuracy. It not only improves on quality by continuously monitoring the cassette, container, and tissue to reduce mislabeling and specimen mix-up, but also increases traceability by retaining original images for downstream review.
Gestalt's AIRE drastically improves speed and accuracy over manual data entry tasks. It is an intuitive and continual learning AI algorithm that is highly scalable and accurately detects requisition and other form types, including complicated ones. By automatically interpreting data and handwriting from scanned paper requisitions, including complicated form elements, AIRE sends an electronic order directly to the LIS, improving data quality for more timely and accurate billing.
"We're always looking to work with new innovators, and Gestalt was a perfect fit," says Timothy Spong, CEO of VistaPath. "It's a great collaboration that will help advance our collective goal of using AI solutions to digitize pathology labs."
"Incorporating AI in the laboratory to enhance and improve manual processes is an intelligent and highly effective use of technology. By partnering with thought leaders like VistaPath to combine these two front-end functions, tests can now get into the laboratory workflow in a fraction of the time with higher accuracy," says Lisa-Jean Clifford, COO and Chief Strategy Officer of Gestalt Diagnostics. "In these difficult employment times – this technology reduces your reliance on human resources in hiring, staff turnover, coverage for outages, in addition to providing a competitive edge."
VistaPath is modernizing pathology labs using machine augmentation. Driven by computer vision, they provide clients with significant quality, workflow, and strategic benefits with the overall goal of delivering improved results for pathologists, clinicians, and patients. The Sentinel is the company's first product. Learn more at www.vistapath.ai/.
Gestalt Diagnostics is bringing anatomic pathology into the digital age by providing enterprise solutions and services to transform anatomic pathology laboratories by providing all-inclusive technology solutions and services that enable clinicians to diagnose diseases faster and more efficiently. Learn more at gestaltdiagnostics.com.
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RCPD searches for information after windows smashed, City Pool broken into
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:34 AM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Officials are searching for information after windows were broken to City Pool in Manhattan when someone broke in on Monday.
The Riley County Police Department activity report indicates that around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, officers were called to the 200 block of Springboard Ln. with reports of criminal damage to property.
Officers found that three large glass windows had been smashed as an unknown suspect broke into the City Pool. The total cost of the replacement windows remains unknown as of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Anyone with information about the crime should contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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Organization's Group Sponsorship Program Surpasses $17 Million Given to Like-Minded Charities, Community Programs and Civic Groups Throughout the Country
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is celebrating its annual Giving in July campaign — a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the year-round mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Since its founding in 2007, WAA has partnered with hundreds of like-minded charities, community programs, and civic groups throughout the country to remember and honor our nation's veterans and active-duty military all year long. Giving in July celebrates these groups and highlights the opportunity to give back to them through the sponsorship of veterans' wreaths through the organization's Group Sponsorship Program. Through the program, WAA gives back $5 of each $15 wreath sponsorship made to support the local group's initiative, which include programs helping veterans, military families, youth and more, in communities across the country. Through this national program, WAA has given back more than $17 million in local contributions over the last 14 years.
"It would be disingenuous for us as an organization whose mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach, if we do not support other like-minded programs serving their communities," said WAA Executive Director Karen Worcester. "Our Group Sponsorship Program is a year-round effort, and our team provides the tools for success. Through Giving in July, our hope is that people are reminded that it is never too early to make a difference in your own community."
This year, more than 3,100 locations will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 – and more than 4,000 Sponsorship Groups are working in their communities to raise awareness and the wreaths sponsorships needed to honor all their local servicemembers laid to rest with the placement of live, veterans' wreaths this December. Examples of the type of Groups that participate include, Daughters of the American Revolution Chapters, Civil Air Patrol Squadrons, Scouting Groups, VFWs, Young Marines, patriotic motorcycle clubs, school groups, and Veteran Service Organizations of all sizes. To find a Sponsorship Group supporting a participating cemetery in your community, please click here.
"Like the well-known concept 'Christmas in July,' considering our own charity during the summer months provides us the opportunity to encourage others to get involved early with the WAA mission and support our nation's veterans and military families in the communities they live, now," concluded Worcester.
Like and follow Wreaths Across America on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio to hear from the many local Sponsorship Group volunteers throughout the country and how they are finding a way to serve in their communities.
About Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization's mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans' cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
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WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 1 marks the beginning of National Candy Month, a month-long event that occurs each June to celebrate Americans' favorite confectionery treats, their contributions to emotional well-being and the good times they bring to summer occasions.
Confectionery enjoys a special place in American life all year round, but as Americans embark on road trips, beach vacations and other summer adventures, chocolate and candy will play an even more important role in their celebrations. In fact, 71% of Americans say their summer holiday celebrations will involve these fun treats, according to the National Confectioners Association's 2022 State of Treating report.
- 83% of people headed on a road trip this summer will enjoy chocolate and candy.
- 63% of beachgoers in the U.S. will bring candy with them.
- 76% of Americans who plan to go camping will bring candy.
"National Candy Month is a moment for candy-lovers across the country to celebrate all that makes the summer months so special and the fun role that candy plays in enriching those experiences," John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association, said. "Candy has a way of bringing people together and supporting their happiness and emotional well-being, and that's never more evident than during the beginning of summer when fun with family and friends is at the forefront of everyone's minds."
NCA's 2022 State of Treating report also reveals that when in the mood for something sweet, Americans prefer chocolate, gummy candy and taffy for summer adventures, with watermelon, cherry and strawberry as their favorite summer candy flavors.
As National Candy Month begins, the confectionery industry continues to provide chocolate and candy treats in a variety of sizes, types and formats for all types of consumers to enjoy, whether they're having a piece of chocolate, sharing something sweet with a friend or celebrating a special moment or occasion. Regardless of how they consume their favorite treats, the average American enjoys chocolate and candy 2-3 times per week, averaging 40 calories per day and just one teaspoon of added sugar per day.
For more information on National Candy Month, visit NationalCandyMonth.com.
About the National Confectioners Association (NCA):
The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 billion in retail sales each year. Making chocolate, candy, gum and mints, the industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and work to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. Learn more at CandyUSA.com or follow NCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Republicans pick Milwaukee to host 2024 national convention
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans on Friday chose Milwaukee in swing state Wisconsin to host the 2024 national convention, beating out Nashville in deep-red Tennessee.
The decision in favor of Milwaukee was announced at the Republican National Committee’s summer meeting in Chicago and follows months of wrangling by Wisconsin and Tennessee to land the convention where the party’s next presidential candidate will be officially nominated.
Milwaukee was the pick of the RNC’s site selection committee in July. Awarding the convention to Milwaukee was all-but sealed after opposition in Nashville lead to that city’s council on Tuesday rejecting a draft agreement for hosting the event.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper and others expressed concerns about security, the economic trade-off of having to mostly shut down the bustling downtown except for convention activity as well as the implications of tying up city resources for the event.
Milwaukee, a Democratic stronghold, was selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Committee convention, but that moved almost entirely online due to the coronavirus pandemic. President Joe Biden accepted the nomination in Delaware, not Milwaukee. The city used its preparations for that convention to argue to Republicans that it had a “turnkey” operation ready to host for real in 2024.
City leaders in Milwaukee joined together with Republican power brokers, including former RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, to make the pitch for hosting the 2024 Republican convention. Priebus, a former White House chief of staff under former President Donald Trump and Wisconsin state GOP chairman, leads the local committee for the convention.
Trump narrowly won Wisconsin in 2016, but lost to Biden by a nearly identical margin in 2020.
Wisconsin could determine who wins in 2024, while Tennessee has not backed a Democrat for president since 1996. But choosing Milwaukee is in line with recent Republican choices for the convention. For two decades, Republicans have placed their nominating convention in swing states — North Carolina, Ohio and Florida.
Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Paul Farrow, who was in Chicago for the RNC meeting, said having the convention come to Milwaukee will “energize our base even more to realize we’re a very important hinge in the entire country.” The winner in Wisconsin has been elected president the past four elections.
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Bringing fresh energy to an enduring literary publication
CHICAGO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poetry Foundation is pleased to announce that Adrian Matejka will join Poetry as the new editor beginning May 16. Matejka is the first Black editor to ever lead Poetry; he was selected through a national search.
"We are thrilled to welcome Adrian Matejka as the new editor of Poetry," said Michelle T. Boone, Poetry Foundation president. "As an accomplished poet, educator, and past poet laureate, Adrian brings invaluable talent and experience. We look forward to his leadership and collaboration with the team to share new poets and poetry with the world. It feels fitting that we are able to announce this news during National Poetry Month."
Poetry was founded by Harriet Monroe in 1912, and is the longest-running monthly magazine devoted to verse in the English-speaking world. The magazine publishes new works from poets in the US and beyond, and continues to evolve alongside the art it highlights. Matejka joins the existing Poetry team after a series of guest editors who expertly helmed the magazine alongside them in 2021–2022: Esther Belin, Su Cho, Suzi F. Garcia, Ashley M. Jones, and Srikanth "Chicu" Reddy.
"I couldn't be more humbled or excited to be the new editor of Poetry. The 19-year-old version of me, thumbing through the magazine's pages with wonder, would have never imagined that he would one day be part of such a vital literary institution," said Adrian Matejka. "It will be my duty to work with the brilliant staff at the magazine and the Poetry Foundation to continue transforming the magazine into an engine for 21st century poetry. I am committed to reimagining Poetry not only as a venue for poetics, but more importantly, as one that is in service of poets and treats writers as the gifts that they are."
Born in Nuremberg, Germany, Matejka grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and served as Poet Laureate of Indiana in 2018–19. A seasoned professor and writer, Matejka has authored several collections of poetry, including his most recent collection, Somebody Else Sold the World, which was a finalist for the 2022 UNT Rilke Prize. His first graphic novel, Last On His Feet, will be published in 2023 by Liveright.
"Not only has Adrian defined himself as an influential poet writing today, having worked with him closely through our Poem-a-Day series, for which he was an inaugural guest editor, and Poets Laureate Fellowship project, I can attest to his care for other poets' work and his community-building spirit," said Jen Benka, president and executive director of the Academy of American Poets. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Adrian and the Poetry Foundation on this excellent addition to their team, and I look forward to reading the poems he'll help share with readers."
Tyehimba Jess, celebrated poet and president of the Cave Canem Board of Directors, had this to say about Matejka's selection: "Adrian's vision of building literary community through excellence and diversity in publication is a critical step forward for Poetry. Through his work on the page and his activism as poet laureate of Indiana, Adrian has a track record of service to history and the fullness of each reader and poet's humanity. I look forward to perusing the pages and programs of Poetry that he will curate during his tenure."
Matejka's honors include a Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award, a Pushcart Prize, and a Julia Peterkin Award, as well as fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Lannan Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation, and a Simon Fellowship from United States Artists. Matejka earned an MFA at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, where he went on to serve as a Ruth Lilly Professor of Poetry.
About the Poetry Foundation
The Poetry Foundation is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in American culture. The Poetry Foundation seeks to be a leader in shaping a receptive climate for poetry by developing new audiences, creating new avenues for delivery, and encouraging new kinds of poetry through innovative literary prizes and programs.
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Which action camera body mounts are best?
Action cameras are great devices for capturing exhilarating activities or making the perfect holiday video, but when there’s so much to look at or do, you don’t always want to have one hand occupied holding the camera.
This is where an action camera body mount comes in handy, as it secures the device in place while recording, leaving you free to have fun. If you’re after a Hollywood style of filming, the Stuntman 360 Shoulder Mount is the best choice for you.
What to know before you buy an action camera body mount
Compatibility with your action camera
There are several types of action camera mounts you can use, but the most important factor is compatibility. The protective cases of action cameras are different in size and shape, so it’s important to check if they can be affixed to the mount. Most cameras use the GoPro system of slots and bolts, so it might not be too much of a hassle. Also consider if you want to film using your mobile phone, as there are specific body mounts for that.
Activities you’ll be filming
Action cameras are used to film all sorts of activities, but if you don’t have the correct body mount, you might end up not capturing any footage at all. For example, if you plan on filming underwater, make sure the body mount is in a position to film straight ahead or the seafloor; a wrist mount while swimming is not a good choice.
Action camera kit vs. body mount
Unless it’s a specialized body mount, you might want to consider getting a complete action camera kit instead. Usually, there isn’t much price difference between a body mount and a full kit, making it more value for money. Kits typically include a body, head and wrist mount, attachment accessories and vehicle suction cup.
What to look for in a quality action camera body mount
Strong buckles, clips and straps
The camera is usually secured to the mounting system with nuts and bolts, but the entire mechanism must be securely fastened around your body. Most mounts use buckles and clips, making them perfect for filming action-packed activities like horse riding or motorcycles. Others might use a series of Velcro straps that are easily adjusted but less robust than clips.
Versatility for more positions
A body mount is great for recording what’s going on around you, but sometimes you want to change the camera angle. A basic body mount might not allow you to do that, but a good-quality mount will. By adjusting the strap length, you can change where the mount fits around your body, giving you a different filming perspective.
Durable construction materials
The last thing you want while ripping down the slopes is for your body mount to malfunction due to inferior materials. While strong buckles, clips and straps are important for keeping the mount on your body, the camera needs to stay put as well. A good-quality body mount should have robust and durable materials where the camera is mounted. This is typically made from hard plastic, while others may incorporate metal pieces.
How much you can expect to spend on an action camera body mount
Action camera body mounts are relatively affordable, with chest harnesses retailing for under $10. Body mounts that place the camera at an unconventional location generally cost more, retailing for $20-$50.
Action camera body mount FAQ
Can you put a body mount on an animal?
A. There are some options, yes, but they’re generally for dogs only. Some manufacturers have canine-specific harnesses, which is great if you want to see where your dog goes or their perspective. It isn’t recommended to put a harness on a cat.
Can you charge an action camera while it’s in the mount?
A. In most cases, this won’t be possible. Through the design of the action camera’s external case and the mount, there won’t be an opening to expose the charging port.
What’s the best action camera body mount to buy?
Top action camera body mount
What you need to know: This camera mount is the perfect accessory to give your videos that Hollywood-style, over-the-shoulder action look.
What you’ll love: The mount is incredibly versatile, as it can be used not only for over-the-shoulder filming but several other positions as well. Through the clip and buckle system, you can change the position of the camera mount — it can also go around your waist, your chest or face backward. It’s compatible with almost all action cameras.
What you should consider: It’s a bit more expensive than other body mounts, so it might not be for everyone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top action camera body mount for the money
Asocea Adjustable Chest Mount Harness
What you need to know: This chest mount is the only accessory you’ll need to keep your action camera steady and pointing forward.
What you’ll love: Through a simple buckle and clip system, this harness places the action camera in the middle of your chest. The waist straps adjust to a maximum of 67 inches, while the shoulder straps adjust to 54 inches. It’s compatible with GoPro and Apeman cameras and comes with a thumbscrew and a J-hook.
What you should consider: There’s no padding on the straps, so it might cause irritation if fastened too tightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zookki Action Camera Accessories Kit
What you need to know: This camera accessory kit has everything you need to create the best action content possible.
What you’ll love: This camera kit not only includes a durable chest harness, but several other body mounts as well. There’s a mount for your head to film as closely as possible to what you see, a wrist strap mount and a monopod handle. For water activities, the kit includes a floating handle to keep the camera upright. Several J-hooks, adapters and long screws are included so you can easily change the angle of the camera.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated the kit doesn’t come with any instructions on how to assemble the mount or how the adapters work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Wear 'Em Out Store will offer exclusive pricing on collectible kicks to those who wear them out of the store
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, known for its unmatched inventory of new and pre-owned sneakers, is setting up shop in Los Angeles with a store that rewards sneakerheads for actually wearing their new kicks out of the store. Open Memorial Day weekend on Fairfax Avenue, the Wear 'Em Out Store will feature some of the most exclusive and coveted sneaker styles for up to 70% off today's market price, with lower prices for shoppers who literally wear their purchases out the door.
"Most people can identify with that feeling of getting a new pair of shoes that you love so much, you just HAVE to wear them out of the store," said Garry Thaniel, GM of Sneakers at eBay. "The Wear 'Em Out Store celebrates a love of sneakers, while acknowledging that sneakerheads are often balancing what they wear with what they keep in the box. eBay is the place to find every style and every price, and now we're offering an incentive to lace up the most coveted sneakers of the summer."
According to a recent survey of 1,000+ sneakerheads, commissioned by eBay, the majority of respondents said they wear less than half of their collections. The Wear 'Em Out Store is designed to help sneakerheads live in the moment and encourages them to show off their favorite styles, on their feet this summer.
Known for wearing some of the most coveted kicks from his extensive and exclusive collection, eBay enlisted award-winning international musician, businessman and fashion icon Offset, to help curate the Wear 'Em Out Store's offering – using his years of sneaker collecting to determine what collectible kicks enthusiasts would most want to un-deadstock.
"eBay is my go-to place to find the kicks you can't find anywhere else," said rapper Offset. "For sneaker collectors like me who lay awake at night trying to decide if you're going to wear your new kicks, eBay's Wear 'Em Out Store makes light of something that haunts the entire sneaker community and gives people a new way to access the shoes they want for summer."
At Sneaker Con Anaheim this weekend, eBay will give attendees an exclusive preview of the Wear 'Em Out Store – including several of the styles that will be unveiled on Fairfax, like the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred or Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. The store will feature a selection of the season's most coveted styles, including new releases that would normally only be available at deadstock prices.
Stay tuned to @ebaysneakers on Twitter and Instagram to learn more about eBay's Wear 'Em Out Store and unparalleled sneaker offering.
Event Details:
- The Wear 'Em Out Preview | Sneaker Con Anaheim, May 21 - 22
The weekend prior to Memorial Day at eBay's Sneaker Con Anaheim, a custom display of notable sneaker styles will reveal the "Wear 'Em Out" inventory – offering attendees a preview of the expert-picked pairs available to shop the following week. - The Wear 'Em Out Store | 455 N Fairfax, Los Angeles, May 27 - 29
Through Memorial Day weekend, eBay invites sneakerheads in the Los Angeles area to visit the store, shop styles such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred or Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, and purchase at up to 70% off.
About eBay Sneakers
- As the original sneaker resale marketplace, eBay has long been the go-to destination for shoppers to find the highly coveted, authentic kicks they are looking for, with 14 pairs of sneakers sold every minute.
- With trusted services like Authenticity Guarantee, low seller fees, eBay 3D true view and money back guarantee, eBay gives shoppers confidence with every sneaker purchase.
- Authenticity Guarantee has significantly changed the way people buy and sell sneakers on eBay, bringing an added layer of trust to every transaction, and as evidenced by quarter over quarter category growth. Since its launch, more than 2 million sneakers have been authenticated globally.
About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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ALBANY ─ The Albany Museum of Art will observe Juneteenth with “Freedom’s Eve,” a free community event from 2-4 p.m. on June 18 at the museum, located at 311 Meadowlark Drive.
The event will feature a special reading by Albany author Angie Cain Jones from her book “The Underground Railroad Under My Feet.”
“‘Freedom’s Eve,’ in observation of Juneteenth, will bring our community together for remembrance, discussion, and learning about a critical part of American history within the context of literature and the arts,” Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Vanoteghem said. “Scars from our nation’s past must be acknowledged and discussed to help mend divisions, and move toward unity. I am looking forward to honoring this day with my community and hearing from new perspectives with powerful storytelling and inspiring discussions.”
Juneteenth, which is a contraction of June 19th, commemorates the date in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of Texas and to ensure that all slaves were freed. The troops’ arrival was more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The nation’s longest-running African-American holiday, Juneteenth became an official federal holiday in 2021.
Inspired by her family’s history, Jones spent four years writing “The Underground Railroad Under My Feet.” The Civil War-era story begins with Mary, a 6-year-old child who combines the characteristics of Jones’ mother and grandmother, both named Mary. The story combines Albany’s history and her family’s history of fighting for civil rights.
“Our history is alive, waiting, wanting, and needed to be told,” Jones said.
In the novel, which follows her through age 16, Mary learns her grandparents are members of the Underground Railroad, and then becomes a conductor herself.
Jones said she also was moved to write her book because, as a teacher, she realized a lot of pertinent history was not included in classrooms. Teachers have to focus on test-driven state standards, frequently reducing information to bullet points.
After the reading, AMA staff will take participants on a brief tour of “Homecoming,” the summer exhibition of artworks from the AMA’s permanent collection, where pieces of art that focus on themes of freedom will be highlighted.
“One of my favorite aspects about my profession is our ability to tell stories,” Director of Curatorial Affairs Katie Dillard said. “Storytelling can take many forms and is passed on through a variety of mediums, whether it’s through spoken word, a song or visual interpretation.
“With this event, ‘Freedom’s Eve,’ we want our visitors to engage in the history of Juneteenth and take a step back to acknowledge and understand that there are many stories about freedom still to tell. Our permanent collection provides snapshots into a variety of stories with different historical contexts, ages, and locations both at home and across the world in which people fought for their freedom.”
One of the artworks that will be explored is “Archangel Michael Subduing Satan,” an undated pigment on canvas painting created by an unknown Ethiopian artist. The painting was a gift from Stella E. Davis.
“This artwork is also an allegory for Ethiopia fighting back against their Italian oppressors during the conflict in the mid-1930s,” Dillard noted.
After the tour, the group will engage in an art activity by creating together a quilt that will be for display, and have an open discussion on the personal meaning of freedom.
“It is proper that the AMA recognizes and participates not only in the commemoration of Juneteenth, but in the discussion of what this memory means to us today, as it is clear the legacy of slavery continues to reverberate in American life today,” AMA Executive Director Andrew J. Wulf said.
Light refreshments will be served at the event. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited. A link for free online registration for “Freedom’s Eve” may be found at www.albanymuseum.com/freedoms-eve.
The Albany Museum of Art is located at 311 Meadowlark Drive, adjacent to Albany State University’s West Campus just off Gillionville Road. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is open to the public 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free. | https://www.albanyherald.com/entertainment/albany-museum-of-art-presents-freedom-eve/article_dbd0b092-e794-11ec-8b7b-b7901fde55f5.html | 2022-06-11T14:02:34Z |
Damaging winds cause destruction in Fannin County
FANNIN COUNTY, Texas (KXII) -Sunday nights storms with winds up to 95 mph hit Fannin County, leaving the City of Honey Grove to pick up the damage.
A resident and business owner in Honey Grove states, “Nothing could have prepared me for what we’ve experienced”.
The straight-line winds even had people who’ve been through countless tornadoes scared for their safety.
“This one actually had me deeply terrified and a little concerned, I’d never experienced winds that sustained for that long and that strong” (Owen).
From debris in the road, trees on buildings, and even roofs torn off.
“The storm came through quickly but the work won’t be done quickly”, said Claude Caffee, Honey Grover Mayor.
Even St. Mark’s historical church was hit by the straight line winds coming from the Red River.
The building was picked up from its foundation and thrown almost three feet.
Fannin County Emergency Management Coordinator Troy Hudson says, “the energy of the storm as it was moving south, as it picked up speed… when it reached Honey Grove it was probably at its peak of the high speeds”.
The city is providing any and all help needed.
“Just trying to take care of people and to assure them that we will eventually get things cleaned up and that we’ll get back to some sense of normalcy” (Caffee).
Even in the midst of disaster, Mayor Caffee is still counting his blessings that no one was hurt.
He is also encouraging people to call the Honey Grove City Hall if you would like to give a helping hand,
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 1:55AM MDT until April 13 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches,
with locally higher amounts. There will be a very tight gradient
from almost no snow to higher forecasted amounts within the
advisory area.
* WHERE…Mud Lake, INL, Craters of the Moon, Idaho Falls, Pocatello,
Blackfoot, Shelley, and Fort Hall.
* WHEN…From noon today to 3 AM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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At 810 Plaza Drive
ZEBULON, Ga., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy, which operates more than 160 outpatient clinics in Georgia, opened its newest site today at 810 Plaza Drive in McLeRoy Plaza.
The clinic operates 8 a.m. to noon Monday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
To make an appointment, call 678-451-1280 or visit benchmarkpt.com.
BenchMark offers in-clinic and telehealth options for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance, total joint replacement, concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation programs.
Clinic director Kadie Coker earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Alabama State University. Coker is certified in dry needling and LSVT BIG for treating patients with Parkinson's disease. She specializes in treating general orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, neurological conditions and post-operative conditions.
BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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Digital government and payments leader will leverage additional funding to accelerate product expansion and fuel continued growth
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PayIt, the company modernizing interactions between governments and residents, has closed a $90M investment from Macquarie Capital Principal Finance. The new financing will support PayIt's continued growth and product innovation. Macquarie Senior Managing Directors Larry Handen and Jared Doskow will join PayIt's Board of Directors, alongside global software investor Insight Partners and Weatherford Capital.
"We are delighted to welcome Macquarie to the PayIt team," said PayIt founder and CEO John Thomson. "We have exciting plans to further empower governments to deliver consumer-grade digital interactions everywhere, and Macquarie Capital's investment and know-how will serve as a force multiplier in our achievement of that vision."
PayIt makes it simple, secure, and seamless for governments to accept digital payments and serve their constituents across web, desktop, and mobile. Its cloud-based solutions are easy to deploy and purpose-built for the public sector, with modules spanning Motor Vehicle, Taxes, Courts, Utilities, and more. PayIt's customers include digital leaders like the City of Toronto, Florida's Palm Beach County, and North Carolina.
"PayIt is at the forefront of Citizen-Centric Governance. Their technology delivers much needed services more cheaply, quickly and with greater public satisfaction than ever before," said Larry Handen, senior managing director at Macquarie Capital. "The PayIt team and their customers are impressive and committed. We look forward to supporting their mission."
Jared Doskow, senior managing director at Macquarie Capital, added, "We expect the ability to use mobile devices and technology for all sorts of services as consumers, and PayIt is bringing this modern approach to their government customers. We're excited to partner with the PayIt team and support the next chapter of growth together."
This investment comes during a momentous time in PayIt's continued scaling. It recently released its highly configurable next-generation platform architecture, as well as ProSight™, a robust backend dashboard for management and insights. The company has also expanded its executive team, appointing Jean Nobile as senior vice president of operations, and Kelly Davis-Felner as chief marketing officer, and was named to the GovTech100 for the sixth year in a row earlier this year.
PayIt is the leading SaaS provider of digital government services and payments. PayIt's cloud-native and easy-to-implement platform simplifies doing business with government agencies of any size by consolidating hundreds of services and payments into one connected experience for citizens. PayIt enables citizens to handle all of their essential government transactions quickly and easily. This innovative approach to government service delivery has garnered significant recognition in both the public and private sectors:
- GovTech 100 (2017-2022)
- Fast Company Innovation in Design Award (2019)
- StateScoop 50 State IT Innovation of the Year (2019-2020)
- NASCIO State IT Recognition finalist (2020)
- LocalSmart Awards (2020)
- Smart 50 Award (2021)
To learn more, visit www.payitgov.com
Macquarie Capital is the advisory, capital markets and principal investment arm of Macquarie Group. It encompasses corporate advisory, a full spectrum of capital solutions, including capital raising services from equity, debt and private capital markets and principal investments from Macquarie's balance sheet. Macquarie Capital has deep sector expertise in the aerospace, energy, defense and government services, consumer, gaming and leisure, financial institutions, healthcare, industrials, infrastructure, resources, software and services, technology, telecommunications, and media sectors. Macquarie Capital Principal Finance, the financing and principal investing arm of Macquarie Capital makes investments from Macquarie's balance sheet and provides flexible primary financing and secondary market investing solutions for corporate and commercial real estate clients across North America, Europe and Australasia.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 700 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Company Expands Gaming Division, Eden Games, with Key Hires and Marketplace Partnerships
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Eden ("the Company"), the leading destination for NFTs, today announced the launch of Magic Ventures, a venture arm that will focus on investing in Web3 Games. Alongside the launch of Magic Ventures, the Company also announced the expansion of its gaming division, Eden Games, through the onboarding of several key hires and new partnerships.
Web3 games will be an on-ramp for millions of users to blockchain, but gaming and metaverse projects remain in their nascent stage. The launch of Magic Ventures and the appointment of Tony Zhao as its Head of Gaming Investments will allow Magic Eden to invest in promising games and gaming infrastructure, which will bolster the growth of Web3 gaming. Prior to joining Magic Eden, Tony was a key member of the Business Development and Investment team for Tencent Games, where he focused on investing in up-and-coming games, acquiring world-class studios, and forming strategic partnerships across the entire Tencent Games portfolio.
Jack Lu, CEO of Magic Eden, commented on today's news, "The world of gaming is a massive market that has just started to venture into the world of Web3. We intend to deepen our relationships with both gamers and game developers alike to champion the future of games on the blockchain. With Magic Ventures, we are excited to invest in the next wave of creativity and innovation in Web3 gaming."
Tony joins Yoonsup Choi, Harrison Chang, and Matt Biamonte, who all bear deep knowledge in Web3 games through their respective backgrounds in professional gaming and Esports. Yoonsup and Harrison are championship-caliber former League of Legends and Fortnite players; and along with Matt, have all individually launched NFT projects. The trio's intimate knowledge of both traditional gaming and NFTs will provide developers the dedicated advisory and operational support needed for go-to-market success.
Alongside the establishment of gaming investments arm Magic Ventures, Eden Games has also finalized partnerships to power marketplaces for games including, but not limited to, Aurory, Genopets, Mini Royale: Nations, Nekoverse, Remnants, Yaku, Halfwish, VBA, and Sugar Realm. Magic Eden intends to continue building out a suite of essential tooling and services for games to enable developers to focus on building gameplay, rather than worrying about blockchain tech.
Mr. Lu continued, "With the hiring of Tony, Harrison, Yoon, and Matt, we are building a strong foundation from which we can continue to collaborate with exciting innovators in the Web3 gaming ecosystem. Eden Games is a fast-growing sector of our business and we're excited to continue its development."
Eden Games has ushered in over 50 games and seen over 310,000 users mint or trade gaming-related NFTs on the Company's marketplace. Since inception, the marketplace has seen 21.2M SOL traded on secondary markets. In June, Magic Eden represented over 92% of all gaming NFTs traded on Solana. Magic Eden is excited to build the top Web3 gaming-compatible NFT platform enabling game developers to execute on their project vision and players to discover new games and connect across other digital cultures.
Magic Eden is the leading community centric NFT marketplace and your destination for discovery, expression, and ownership across digital cultures. Led by former crypto, tech, and hospitality leaders, Magic Eden is driving the next billion users to Web3 by providing a user-friendly platform equipped with powerful minting and trading solutions. Magic Eden brings dynamic cultural moments onto the blockchain, empowering users across thousands of communities to create, discover and collect unique NFTs. For more information, please visit www.magiceden.io.
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When Bob and Debbie Smith signed up for flood insurance years ago, they never expected the storm that transformed the little river next to their backyard into a raging, muddy torrent. They never imagined that they and their cat would need to be rescued from their front porch by a neighbor with a boat as the floodwater reached up to their chests.
But after the historic floods that devastated Eastern Kentucky last month, that insurance is now a "game-changer," Bob Smith said. While the more than $32,000 they're set to receive won't make up for the renovations the couple did on their now-ruined mobile home in Letcher County, "it's enough to give me hope," he said. "Other people, they don't know what they're going to do."
The Smiths are in an extreme minority: Only about 1% of properties in the hardest-hit counties of the state have federal flood insurance, government records show, and general homeowners insurance policies don't cover flood damage. That means most of their neighbors are struggling to find funds to rebuild from the deluge that killed 38 people in a rural corner of the state.
The destruction in Eastern Kentucky is a warning for other communities around the US that once-unthinkable floods are becoming more common due to climate change. Federal flood zone maps used by the insurance industry substantially underestimate the risk in many parts of the country, and the nation as a whole is underprepared for the financial ruin left in the wake of powerful floods, experts say.
The Kentucky communities suffering from the damage -- coal mining towns tucked into the bends of winding river valleys -- are especially ill-equipped. They include some of the poorest counties in the US, with little funding for rebuilding or flood resilience projects.
"A lot of these places have never flooded," Donald Mobelini, the mayor of Hazard, Kentucky, told CNN. "These people will not have flood insurance. So therefore, if they lose their home, it's a total loss. There's not going to be an insurance check coming to help that."
In some of the flooded counties, only a few dozen federal flood insurance policies were in effect a month before the storm, according to Federal Emergency Management Association records. Residents without insurance could be eligible for temporary rental housing assistance from FEMA and potentially other aid approved by Congress, but experts said those payments will likely only cover a small fraction of the damages.
Roy Wright, the former head of the National Flood Insurance Program, which is run by FEMA, said that the level of flood insurance in the area was "nowhere near the size and scope you'd hope to see given the risk of flooding."
"The realities are very harsh for a community like this," he said.
'No home is completely safe'
So far, the flood insurance program has paid out more than $1.4 million to insured Kentucky households affected by the flooding, according to FEMA -- likely a tiny fraction of the total damage costs in the region.
"No home is completely safe from potential flooding," FEMA official Paul Huang said in a statement. "With flood insurance, survivors have peace of mind knowing they are covered in the event of a major disaster."
Some of the Kentucky families who suffered damages have been especially shocked because their homes or businesses weren't in a FEMA-designated flood zone, so they never thought they would need flood insurance.
The Kentucky Mist Distillery, which operates out of a nearly 100-year-old building in Whitesburg's tiny downtown, was swamped with several feet of water during the floods, leaving its gleaming steel tanks caked with mud. Colin Fultz, the distillery's owner, estimated that the inundation caused about $150,000 in damage, between ruined equipment and lost moonshine and vodka.
"We weren't in the flood zone, so we thought we were safe," Fultz said. "I never would have dreamed it would get that high."
A growing body of research has found that the maps that people like Fultz rely on underestimate the risk of flooding, especially as climate change gets worse.
According to FEMA's flood maps, about 12% of the properties in three of the hardest-hit Kentucky counties are in what the agency calls a "Special Flood Hazard Area" -- the zone that would be inundated during a 1-in-100-year flood event. When homeowners get mortgages in the area, they're required to purchase flood insurance.
But a more accurate flooding model that takes climate change into account puts 51% of properties in those counties at risk during that kind of flood, according to estimates by First Street Foundation, a climate research nonprofit.
The difference is in part because FEMA's maps don't fully account for the impact of heavy rainfall on small rivers and creeks like those that cover the landscape of Eastern Kentucky, according to Jeremy Porter, First Street's chief research officer.
And Kentucky isn't unique: Nationally, almost 6 million properties are at risk of damage during a 1-in-100-year flood even though they aren't in the flood zone, First Street found.
"There's a huge discrepancy between the number of people that are at risk and the people who know they're at risk," Porter said.
In a statement, a FEMA spokesperson said the agency's maps use the best available technology and that First Street's analysis may overstate flood risk. FEMA's flood maps reflect past flooding conditions, not future risk, the spokesperson said.
Other research has also raised questions about the extent of flood risk. A North Carolina State University study published in February found that almost 85% of the flood damage events reported to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration between December 2006 and May 2020 took place outside FEMA's flood risk zone.
"It's expensive and time-consuming to update our flood maps," said Georgina Sanchez, a researcher at NC State and one of the study's authors. "Many of the maps are quite old ... and are not accounting for the changes we're currently experiencing due to climate change."
In Kentucky, FEMA flood maps for three of the hardest-hit counties -- Breathitt, Clay and Perry -- haven't been updated in more than 14 years, according to federal records.
Climate change forcing homeowners to make tough choices
Videos and photos of flooding reviewed and geolocated by CNN show that some of the areas that flooded in recent weeks were outside the current FEMA-designated flood zone, from parts of downtown Whitesburg to stretches of homes lining river mountain valleys outside of the town of Jackson.
The storm that deluged the state has been described by meteorologists as a 1-in-1,000-year rain-event -- so the FEMA map, which designates zones at risk during 1-in-100-year and 1-in-500-year floods, wouldn't necessarily capture all the flooded areas.
But as climate change advances, "what was a 1-in-100-year flood when these maps were created might now be a 1-in-50 or 1-in-40-year event going forward," Porter said.
Even more up-to-date and accurate flood maps wouldn't necessarily have led to far more people in Eastern Kentucky getting flood insurance because many residents don't have mortgages that would have required them to buy it, experts said. In less affluent rural areas like the flooded Kentucky counties, new housing construction is rare, and many homes are passed on to family members instead of being sold.
"If you don't have a mortgage, regardless of whether you're in the highest hazard zone of flooding, it is the homeowner's choice whether or not to have flood insurance," said Wright, the former FEMA official.
Bob Smith, the Letcher County homeowner who was rescued from his porch, said he and his wife decided to keep their flood insurance even after they paid off the mortgage on their home because they live directly adjacent to a river.
A better flood insurance system would help homeowners understand their relative level of risk, instead of making a simplistic distinction between properties inside and outside of a flood zone, Wright said.
FEMA has acknowledged shortcomings with its flood insurance program, and recently urged Congress to pass reforms that would allow it to update its procedures for mapping flood risk and subsidize flood insurance for low-and-moderate-income homebuyers -- helping more people afford insurance in poorer areas like Eastern Kentucky. Flood insurance premiums cost about $760 annually on average, but that varies depending on risk and other factors, according to the agency's data.
The flood insurance program "continues to operate on a construct developed over 50 years ago," David Maurstad, a FEMA official, told a Senate committee in June, saying the agency wanted to "reform how we measure and communicate flood risk" and "ensure more Americans are covered by flood insurance."
The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats initially included funding to improve flood maps and subsidize flood insurance for low-and-moderate-income households in their Build Back Better package. But that money was cut during negotiations, and isn't present in the final climate-and-health spending bill that Congress passed on Friday.
Angie Hatton, a state representative who lives in Whitesburg, said the lack of flood insurance was a huge challenge as her region picks up the pieces and turns to charity. "We are facing every Appalachian person's nightmare in that we hate to ask for help, especially from outsiders," she said.
Her fear, she said, is that some of her neighbors who aren't getting an insurance check to rebuild their damaged homes will cut their losses and leave -- hastening the decline of a community whose population has already fallen steeply in recent decades.
"Sometimes the family home was the thing that was keeping them here," she said. "If that home can't be rebuilt, they might not be coming back."
How safe are you from flooding? Look up what FEMA flood zone your home is in by entering your address here, and see First Street Foundation's estimate of your flood risk here.
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Automation Anywhere is recognized as a Magic Quadrant 'Leader' for the 4th consecutive year
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), today announced that Gartner, Inc. has named it a 'Leader' for the fourth consecutive year in the July 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation.
Automation Anywhere is one of 16 vendors assessed in fourth evaluation by Gartner of the fast-growing RPA market.
The company was named a Leader in the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for RPA as part of its continued mission to unleash human potential by helping every company build a digital workforce and succeed with automation. This newest placement comes just weeks after Automation Anywhere was ranked No.1 in worldwide public cloud RPA market share for a second consecutive year by the global research firm IDC.
"Companies are accelerating their adoption of automation and using the flexibility of our cloud platform to mitigate the impact of global events and navigate market challenges," said Mike Micucci, Chief Operating Officer, Automation Anywhere. "As a pioneer in this space, we are proud to be recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for RPA for four consecutive years. We believe this is a huge testament to our unrelenting focus on empowering every customer and every employee with more time to solve problems, build relationships, and drive business success."
Gartner reported that the global RPA software revenue grew to $2.4B by 31% in 2021, well above the average worldwide software market growth rate of 16%.[1] Additionally, new research from the Automation Now & Next report from Automaton Anywhere reveals that automation investments continue to trend upwards with more than 77% of business leaders indicating they will increase their automation budgets in the year ahead, and deploy 500 or more digital workers.
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) ("DHI" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for its second quarter ended June 30th, 2022 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after the close of the market. Art Zeile, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin Bostick, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00pm Eastern time to discuss the results.
A press release with these results will be issued after the close of the market and prior to the call that afternoon and will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.dhigroupinc.com.
Conference Call Information
The call can be accessed on the day of the event by dialing +1-844-890-1790, or for international callers by dialing +1-412-380-7407. Please ask to join the DHI Group, Inc. call. You can pre-register for the call by clicking here: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10169242/f3ad7fae02. A live webcast of the call will simultaneously be available on the Company's website.
A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 for international callers; the replay passcode is 8550262. The replay will be available until August 10, 2022. A webcast replay of the call will also be available on the Company's website.
Investor Contact
Todd Kehrli or Jim Byers
MKR Investor Relations, Inc.
212-448-4181
ir@dhigroupinc.com
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Rachel Ceccarelli
VP Engagement
212-448-8288
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About DHI Group, Inc. DHI Group, Inc (NYSE: DHX) is a provider of AI-powered career marketplaces that focus on technology roles. DHI's two brands, Dice and ClearanceJobs, enable recruiters and hiring managers to efficiently search for and connect with highly skilled technologists based on the skills requested. The Company's patented algorithm manages over 100,000 unique technology skills. Additionally, our marketplaces allow technology professionals to find their ideal next career opportunity, with relevant advice and personalized insights. Learn more at www.dhigroupinc.com.
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CHICAGO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SwiftBot from Pudu Robotics, made a global debut at the 2022 National Restaurant Association Show (NRA Show 2022), one of the world's most comprehensive trade fairs for food service and hospitality supplies. Alongside the company's other six robots (PuduBot, BellaBot, HolaBot, KettyBot, FlashBot and Puductor 2), the latest delivery robot has been turning heads among the more than 2,200 exhibitors and 67,000 buyers at the exhibition with its technological advances specifically geared to the restaurant sector and ability to solve some of industry's most persistent pain points.
Built on the robust performance of its predecessors, SwiftBot, a versatile delivery robot with enhanced navigation skills and flexibility, provides a better customer experience and heightened efficiency within the highly dynamic and complex environment of a restaurant during its busiest periods. The robot also comes equipped with powerful perceptual abilities that enable right-of-way allocation between itself and diners by quickly adjusting its path in response to signals from the environment through the integration of multimodal interactions.
SwiftBot was developed to respond to challenges facing the restaurant industry when manpower is insufficient. The unit has surprised site visitors with its extremely high efficiency.
At the event, Pudu Robotics showcased seven robots. Alongside two other products released earlier this year, its first compound delivery robot PUDU A1 and its first delivery-quadruped robot PUDU D1, Pudu Robotics has formed a multi-link, full-chain intelligent solution for food service applications equipped with a line-up of needed features including customer meeting, greeting and guiding to the table, meal delivery, bussing and dish sterilization, as part of the process for a restaurant-wide intelligent upgrade.
As an emerging technology, robots are playing an important part in all walks of life. With the pandemic having changed the world dramatically, the restaurant sector is in urgent need of intelligent operations if it is to benefit from new growth opportunities.
Enabled by technology, Pudu Robotics has made itself a strong driver for the smart development of restaurants. Its intelligent food delivery services not only reduce person-to-person contact, but also help food service businesses alleviate the current worldwide staffing shortage, with the goal of creating a smart food service ecosystem alongside an evolution in what it means to own and operate a restaurant brand.
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FELTHAM, England, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomad Foods Limited (NYSE: NOMD) today announced it will report results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 before New York Stock Exchange market open on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. A conference call with members of the executive management team will be held to discuss the results with additional comments and details.
The conference call is scheduled to begin at 8:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. To participate on the live call listeners in North America may dial +1-877-300-8521 and international listeners may dial +1-412-317-6026. Additionally, there will be a presentation to accompany the conference call and the call is being webcast. Both can be accessed at the Nomad Foods website at www.nomadfoods.com under Investor Relations. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company website for two weeks following the event and can be accessed by listeners in North America by dialing +1-844-512-2921 and by international listeners by dialing +1-412-317-6671; the replay pin number is 10169497.
About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe's leading frozen food company. The company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.
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Which Carnage toy is best?
After “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” released in October 2021, more fans than ever wanted to get their hands on a Carnage toy. Some might say the best toys and collectibles inspired by the iconic Marvel villain are mostly figures and statues, but there are many options out there for diehard fans.
If you want the best Carnage action figure, the top choice is the highly detailed and articulated Amazing Yamaguchi Figure. With 40 points of articulation and tons of parts that can be mixed and matched, there are many possibilities when it comes to displaying this figure.
What to know before you buy a Carnage toy
Do you want a collectible or a toy for kids?
There are a number of Carnage toys intended for children, along with toys inspired by Venom and other Symbiotes from Spider-Man stories. You can also find highly detailed figures and statues that are made for older audiences. The iconic villain is not usually the sort of Marvel character younger readers and viewers gravitate towards, Carnage toys that a kid would enjoy maybe a little harder to find.
Are you already a collector?
If you collect Funko POP! products or Marvel Legends figures, you should check out Carnage in those toy lines. If you already have an ongoing collection, you may want a Carnage toy that fits in with what you already have on your shelf. If you are buying one as a gift, consider what Marvel toys and collectibles your giftee already enjoys to find Venom and Carnage toys suitable for their collection.
Do you prefer the movie or comic designs?
Carnage made his first movie appearance in the recently released “Venom” sequel, but if you are interested in all versions and comic appearances of the villainous Symbiote, there is so much more to choose from. If you want to find film-inspired designs, check out the most recently released Carnage toys.
What to look for in a quality Carnage toy
Visual quality
One of the most important features of a Carnage toy or collectible is how closely it resembles the monstrous comic book villain. Lower quality Carnage toys may have simple paint jobs or streamlined designs without much detail. The best Carnage figures and products are distinctly Carnage and feature plenty of details.
Playability
For younger Marvel fans or anyone who enjoys playing with a Carnage figure, it is important that it is durable enough to be handled. Poseable and articulated action figures are more fun to play with than a statue that can only hold a single pose. Look for Carnage toys that offer lots of playability. The Symbiote has made appearances in LEGO sets and other toy series, offering plenty of ways to play.
Display
The best Carnage toys for collectors and older fans can be easily displayed and look great on a shelf or desk. Carnage’s design is pretty eye-catching in the first place, making him a great option for a displayed collectible.
How much you can expect to spend on a Carnage toy
Simple figures and toys like collectible vinyl figurines can be found for less than $30. Highly collectable Carnage toys and figures will generally cost $40 and up.
Carnage toy FAQ
Are Carnage toys safe for younger kids?
A. Always check the intended age ranges for Carnage toys and products. Some of the figures have very small parts that are not necessarily safe for young children. Depending on the child, small and intricate components may not be a problem, but it varies greatly.
What kind of collectible is best?
A. Many fans will enjoy figures and statues of Carnage, but there are also comic books, costumes and other Carnage-related items. No particular Carnage toy or collectible is the best option for everyone because it really depends on what the collector personally enjoys.
What’s the best Carnage toy to buy?
Top Carnage toy
What you need to know: This detailed and high-quality PVC figure features tons of exchangeable parts so you can display Carnage any way you like.
What you’ll love: Carnage stands at 6.2 inches tall and comes with a stand for the figure. It has 40 points of articulation and over 30 small parts that can be mixed and matched, depending on how you want to pose the figure. It is brightly colored and made of environmentally friendly PVC material.
What you should consider: Some collectors found that it was way more delicate than they expected, making it better suited for display.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Carnage toy for the money
Venom vs. Carnage Bend and Flex
What you need to know: The affordable bendable figure set comes with both Carnage and Venom, and is safe for kids ages 4 and older.
What you’ll love: The set includes Carnage and Venom, with web stands for displaying both characters. Both figures are at the same 6-inch scale as the other Bend and Flex toys. The joints are flexible and easily bent into tons of positions, making them convenient to play with and durable for younger users.
What you should consider: These are not the most detailed figures and despite the flexible design, some customers have still reported them breaking.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Premium Carnage Collectible Statue
What you need to know: This large, posed Carnage statue is meant to be used as a display figure by older collectors.
What you’ll love: Even with his crouched posture, Carnage stands at about 9 inches tall. It is a very detailed collectible that can be easily displayed in a home or office. This figure is not intended for children under 12 years of age.
What you should consider: Some customers have reported receiving damaged boxes or missing components.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Lake Wind Advisory issued May 2 at 3:23AM MDT until May 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected. Scattered thunderstorms are also expected.
* WHERE…American Falls Reservoir.
* WHEN…From noon today to 9 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
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RANDOLPH, N.J., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Randolph Township School District is the first to receive a TAG Mental Wellness Accreditation™ presented by Thrive Alliance Group. Thrive has been providing evidenced- based mental health support programs for schools for more than 25 years. This school accreditation establishes proven standards and benchmarks for school mental wellness.
The accreditation program supports and guides school districts on their journey to building a healthy climate and culture where everyone can reach their potential.
"It is an honor to receive this accreditation and it has been a privilege to partner with Thrive Alliance Group for our mental health supports," said Walter Curioni, Director of Special Services at Randolph Township School District. "The breadth and depth of supports has enabled countless students to remain in- district while receiving a milieu of clinical supports. The success of our department is undoubtedly dependent on the partnership."
Randolph Township School District has earned TAG Mental Wellness Accreditation™ by implementing school-based mental wellness support and actively building and nurturing a mental wellness climate and culture, including:
- Defining school and district-wide values
- Making a commitment to prioritizing mental wellness for students and staff
- Developing and executing an action plan that balances academics with social emotional learning
- Achieving widespread stakeholder representation and buy-in
- Measuring progress, updating plans, and maintaining adherence to standards
Accreditation will be offered nationwide to all schools (public, private and charter) beginning in the fall of 2022. For more information on how schools can obtain mental wellness accreditation please visit, https://thrivealliancegroup.com/mental-health-accreditation-schools/
About Thrive Alliance Group: Thrive Alliance Group has developed a unique mental health training, coaching, and certification program, allowing participants to become Certified School Mental-Wellness Specialists™ to improve student and staff mental health. Once a school has achieved certain benchmarks, schools can earn a TAG Mental Wellness Accreditation showing their true commitment to mental wellness. To learn more visit, www.thrivealliancegroup.com.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX) ("Brixmor" or the "Company") announced today the release of its fourth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Company's strategy to improve the environmental, social, and economic well-being of its stakeholders, as well as measurements, stories, and case studies of Brixmor's progress with respect to related initiatives.
2021 milestones include:
- Formalized the Company's Human Rights and Climate Change policies
- Integrated climate change risk assessments into the due diligence process for acquisitions and reinvestments
- Signed the CEO Action! for Diversity and Inclusion pledge
- Launched an Employee Resource Group to further support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
- Achieved an average gender pay gap of zero for the second consecutive year
- Served Brixmor's communities and 50 non-profit organizations through 3,400 hours of volunteer service and $232,000 of donations
Notable progress on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals includes:
- Continued progress in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives introduced in 2020, with an emphasis on inclusive recruitment and early career development; employee engagement, mentorship, and education; and enhanced transparency and accountability through verification of social performance indicators
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 38% compared to the 2018 baseline year, up from a 36% reduction, as of December 31, 2021
- Increased on-site renewable energy systems to a total capacity of 6.7 MW, up from 5.6 MW of capacity, as of December 31, 2021
- Increased availability of electric vehicle charging stations to 11.0% of the Company's portfolio, up from 10.4% of the portfolio, as of December 31, 2021
- Converted 90% of the Company's portfolio to LED lighting, up from 81% of the portfolio, as of December 31, 2021
"Our strong commitment to ESG directly aligns with Brixmor's core values and our mission to be the center of the communities we serve," stated James Taylor, Chief Executive Officer and President. "In addition to our long-standing emphasis on strong corporate governance, we've made substantial progress in the areas of environmental sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through actions small and large, we continue to serve our communities, benefit the environment, and support a culture of inclusion and ownership."
To learn more and read the entire CR report, please visit https://www.brixmor.com/why-brixmor/corporate-responsibility.
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Brixmor (NYSE: BRX) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a high-quality, national portfolio of open-air shopping centers. Its 380 retail centers comprise approximately 67 million square feet of prime retail space in established trade areas. The Company strives to own and operate shopping centers that reflect Brixmor's vision "to be the center of the communities we serve" and are home to a diverse mix of thriving national, regional and local retailers. Brixmor is a proud real estate partner to over 5,000 retailers including The TJX Companies, The Kroger Co., Publix Super Markets and Ross Stores.
Brixmor announces material information to its investors in SEC filings and press releases and on public conference calls, webcasts and the "Investors" page of its website at https://www.brixmor.com. The Company also uses social media to communicate with its investors and the public, and the information Brixmor posts on social media may be deemed material information. Therefore, Brixmor encourages investors and others interested in the Company to review the information that it posts on its website and on its social media channels.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the Company's expectations regarding the performance of its business, its financial results, its liquidity and capital resources and other non-historical statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "projects," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the sections entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in the Company's filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Popeyes launches new spicy chicken sandwich as competition heats up
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Popeyes started the chicken sandwich wars in 2019 — and it’s adding a new entree to the battle.
The $4.99 Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich is available for a limited time starting Tuesday, and it features classic ingredients with a twist: hand-battered crispy chicken on a brioche bun with pickles, but topped with a new sauce that’s a mix of buttermilk ranch and spicy buffalo.
When Popeyes first launched its chicken sandwich three years ago, the product sold out within a couple of weeks. Customers again turned out in droves when the sandwich returned to menus a few months later, once Popeyes had secured more supply of the ingredients.
Since then, the chicken sandwich has been a hugely important item for Popeyes. In 2020, the chain’s restaurants open at least 17 months jumped 13.8%, thanks in part to customer interest in the chain’s chicken sandwich.
But Popeyes’ runaway success with the chicken sandwich has significantly increased competition. McDonald’s, KFC, Wendy’s and others have launched their own new chicken offerings, and those efforts are paying off.
“Chicken sandwich volumes remain pressured by competitors which … started making their sandwich debuts in early 2021,” said Jose Cil, CEO of Popeyes’ parent company Restaurant Brands International, during a February analyst call.
In the first three months of this year, sales at stores open at least 17 months fell 3%, according to financial results posted Tuesday. In the United States, sales at those restaurants fell 4.6%.
As rivals’ efforts continue to weigh on sales, Popeyes is hoping the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich will entice customers.
Popeyes has also used its own original chicken sandwich as inspiration for other new products. In February 2021, the chain introduced a limited-time fish version made with flounder. The following summer, it added chicken nuggets to the menu.
And in October, Popeyes partnered with rapper Megan Thee Stallion on a hot sauce, designed to add spice to the brand’s chicken sandwiches and nuggets. Those new products are helping drum up new interest in the brand, Cil said in February.
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Light, misty rain fell early Saturday morning on Lake Belton neighborhoods — making some lawns greener after days of scattered showers helped improve drought conditions in Bell County.
Just .01 inches of rain was recorded Saturday at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple.
Significant rain across Central Texas in mid to late August, however, helped provide relief as drought conditions in Bell County continued to improve this month.
A Thursday update by the U.S. Drought Monitor showed the retraction of a large swatch of exceptional drought, the highest level, in western Bell County, including Fort Hood and Killeen. Parts of northern, eastern and southern Bell County are now under extreme drought conditions, the second-highest level.
A sliver of far East Bell County has improved from extreme drought to severe drought, the third-highest level.
“Though plentiful rain has lessened the drought somewhat; there are still abnormally dry areas of North and Central Texas counties,” the Fort Worth office of the National Weather Service said in a Twitter post Friday.
The drought outlook this month is optimistic, the agency said.
“The monthly outlook for September shows that the drought will either improve or be completely removed,” the National Weather Service said.
Long, hot summer
The drought turnaround came after 1.45 inches of rain was recorded on Aug. 30, the most precipitation recorded in Temple since late May.
It was a long, hot summer with just .60 inches of rain recorded in June and no recordable amounts occurred in July as temperatures stayed in the triple digits for most of June, July and August. However, the August 2022 rain amounts in Temple totaled 2.54 inches of rain, including Aug. 30 and six other days with recordable amounts, according to data from weatherspark.com.
Water levels at both Bell County reservoirs — Belton and Stillhouse Hollow lakes — continue to drop even after rains were recorded as parched soil soaked up most of the rain.
Joshua Brown, Belton Lake manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, told the Telegram in late August that more rain was needed to turn things around.
“We’ll definitely need some more rain to make any impact on lake levels,” he said.
Local lakes
Lake Belton was 77.1% full on Saturday, down 8.83 feet from its normal elevation of 594 feet above sea level, according to data from the Texas Water Development Board.
After recent rains, Lake Belton rose slightly and was 77.3% full two days ago, but has dropped slightly since then.
Stillhouse conditions are slightly better. The lake was 78.2% full Saturday, down 8.52 feet from its normal elevation of 622 feet above sea level. A week ago, Stillhouse was 77.6% full, water data shows.
Several Lake Belton facilities, including some boat ramps, remain closed because of the low water levels. Fully or partially closed parks include Arrowhead Point, Cedar Ridge, McGregor, Owl Creek, Rogers, Westcliff and Temple Lake.
Water hazards on both lakes are more visible. “We advise boaters to take caution on the water,” Brown said.
At Lake Belton’s north end, the water has receded to show fields of tree stumps that were previously submerged.
Brown said the Leon River watershed, which feeds the Belton lake, remains stressed from extreme drought conditions to the west. Currently, no water is being released from Lake Proctor, about 100 miles northwest of Temple, in Comanche County.
Lake Proctor was 51.2% full on Saturday, down from 56.5% recorded last month.
Forecast
The National Weather said there is a 30% chance of rain in Temple after 1 p.m. Monday, which is Labor Day. The high is expected to be near 93 with a low around 70.
More precipitation is expected this week.
On Tuesday, there is a 20% chance of rain. Rain chances are forecast between 20% and 30% Wednesday through Saturday. High temperatures for the week are expected to remain around 90 degrees with lows about 70. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_d7b6efe2-2c01-11ed-b0d7-6f72032f5c5b.html | 2022-09-04T04:17:29Z |
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Digital Turbine and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 17, 2022, Digital Turbine issued a press release "announc[ing] . . . that it will restate its financial statements for the interim periods ended June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, following a review of the presentation of revenue net of license fees and revenue share for the Company's recently acquired businesses." Digital Turbine specified that "[t]he revenue for certain product lines of the recently acquired businesses, which are separate reportable segments, will now be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis, as had been previously reported. The changes have the offsetting effect of decreasing both revenue and license fees and revenue share in a like amount, while simultaneously increasing reported gross profit margin and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA margin, in the interim financial statements for each relevant period. There is no change to the previously reported GAAP income from operations, GAAP net income/loss, Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP free cash flow results. Restated interim consolidated financial statements for each of the affected quarters will be filed as amendments to the respective Company's Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before May 31, 2022."
On this news, Digital Turbine's stock price fell $1.93 per share, or 7.09%, to close at $25.28 per share on May 18, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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New Members Spotlight Broad Base of Applications for Open Source Enterprise Blockchain Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO and DUBLIN, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hyperledger Foundation, the open, global ecosystem for enterprise blockchain technologies, announced eight new members to kick off Hyperledger Global Forum 2022 (#HyperledgerForum, HGF). The new members include CasperLabs, Banque de France, Central Bank of Nigeria, Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada and DSR Corporation. This line-up underscores the increasingly diverse range of enterprise blockchain applications and technologies in the Hyperledger ecosystem.
A speaker from new member Banque de France will be on stage this morning for a key panel on "The CBDC Journey: Research, Live Deployments, and Policy Considerations." Other keynotes on tap today include:
- The Evolution of Ireland's Blockchain Ecosystem - Lory Kehoe, Head of EMEA Market Operations, Coinbase & Founder and Advisory Board Member, Blockchain Ireland
- The Metaverse Continuum Creates a Defining Moment for Blockchain Leaders - Melanie Cutlan, Managing Director, Metaverse Technology Capabilities Lead, Accenture
- Blockchain in Action at Allianz, DTCC and Fujitsu - Bob Crozier, Allianz Technology; Rob Palatnick, DTCC; and Christopher Pilling, Fujitsu; Moderated by Csilla Zsigri, BTP
Free live streaming of keynotes is available here.
"As we will see on stage here at Hyperledger Global Forum, the technology and market landscape for open source enterprise blockchain just continues to get more robust," said Daniela Barbosa, Executive Director, Hyperledger Foundation, and General Manager Blockchain, Healthcare and Identity at the Linux Foundation. "Hyperledger technologies are playing an outsized role in reshaping existing markets and creating new ones. Our newest members are bringing a diversity of innovation into the Hyperledger community, accelerating the development of open, decentralized technologies that will be the infrastructure for many generations of new services and applications."
Hyperledger Foundation allows organizations to create enterprise-grade, industry-specific applications, platforms and hardware systems to support their individual business transactions by offering enterprise-grade, open source distributed ledger frameworks, libraries and tools. General members joining the community are BCW Group, CasperLabs, DSR Corporation and Realto Group.
Hyperledger Foundation supports a premier global open source blockchain community that values the contributions and participation from various entities. As such, pre-approved non-profits, open source projects and government entities can join Hyperledger Foundation at no cost as associate members. Associate members joining this month include Banque de France, Central Bank of Nigeria, Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada and International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA).
New member quotes:
BCW Group
"BCW is committed to the success of our clients as they navigate their Web3 transformation. Across many industries, the application of hybrid public/private blockchain architectures leveraging Hyperledger Fabric is pivotal to adopting blockchain technology for enterprises," said Jeffrey Tchui, Partner, Head of BCW Consulting at BCW Group. "We look forward to collaborating with fellow Hyperledger Foundation members to build key partnerships and find innovative new use cases for Hyperledger Fabric and other Hyperledger technologies."
CasperLabs
"We are joining Hyperledger Foundation because we are committed to advancing blockchain interoperability to support enterprise operations," said Medha Parlikar, co-founder & CTO, CasperLabs. "We've already found great success working with IBM to demonstrate the first atomic cross-chain swap of fungible tokens between an instance of a Hyperledger Fabric permissioned network and the Casper Blockchain at Davos 2022. In a few months, CasperLabs will be ready with an enterprise-grade production solution for cross-chain transactions."
DSR Corporation
"Our membership in both the Linux and Hyperledger Foundations is an exciting development for DSR and our decentralized systems division as we've been working in the space for over six years," said Alexander Shcherbakov, Decentralized Systems Business Unit Manager, DSR Corporation. "This is a tremendous opportunity to bring our nearly 25 years of software development experience to the growing number of companies leveraging the Hyperledger Foundation's ecosystem. DSR is eager to make our contribution to both communities as an official member."
Realto Group
"We are excited and honored to join the Hyperledger community of DLT innovators and enterprises," said Prasanth Kalangi, Founder and CEO of Realto Group. "As a tokenization and Web3 technology provider in the global real estate industry, we have taken a leadership role in helping shape and transform the way real estate investing and capital raising is currently being done. And we look forward to collaborating with the Hyperledger community to advance blockchain education and adoption."
About Hyperledger Global Forum (#HyperledgerForum)
Hyperledger Global Forum is the biggest annual gathering of the global Hyperledger community. It is a unique opportunity for contributors, members, service providers and enterprise end users from around the world to meet, align, plan and hack together in person. The event is open to everyone involved or interested in using, developing or learning more about Hyperledger's open source enterprise blockchain technologies. Attendees will hear directly from those who are actively developing and deploying Hyperledger technologies as well as technology and business leaders who are shaping the future of enterprise blockchain. They will also have the chance to talk directly with Hyperledger project maintainers and the Technical Steering Committee, collaborate with other organizations on ideas that will directly impact the future of Hyperledger Foundation, and promote their work among the communities.
Event sponsors and partners include Accenture (Diamond and Keynote Translation), Siemens (Platinum), Digital Asset (Gold and Developer Lounge), Zeeve (Gold), AWS (Silver), BONbLOC (Silver), ConsenSys (Silver), Corsha (Silver), Espeo Blockchain (Bronze), Huawei (Bronze), Kaleido (Bronze), DTTC (Diversity Scholarship), IBM (Birds of a Feather), Black Women Blockchain Council (Community Partner), Blockchain Ireland (Community Partner), Blockchain Research Institute (Community Partner), Digital Euro Association (Community Partner), Diversity in Blockchain (Community Partner), European Blockchain Association (Community Partner), Global Blockchain Business Council (Community Partner), International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (Community Partner), Kerala Blockchain Academy (Community Partner), Trusted Blockchain Initiatives (Community Partner), Trust over IP Foundation (Community Partner), Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (Community Partner), Blocknews (Media Partner), BeinCrypto (Media Partner), Cointelegraph (Media Partner), CoinSpeaker (Media Partner), Forkast (Media Partner), Ledger Insights (Media Partner) and Merge by Fintech Nexus (Media Partner).
About Hyperledger Foundation
Hyperledger Foundation was founded in 2015 to bring transparency and efficiency to the enterprise market by fostering a thriving ecosystem around open source blockchain software technologies. As a project of the Linux Foundation, Hyperledger Foundation coordinates a community of member and non member organizations, individual contributors and software developers building enterprise-grade platforms, libraries, tools and solutions for multi-party systems using blockchain, distributed ledger, and related technologies. Organizations join Hyperledger Foundation to demonstrate technical leadership, collaborate and network with others, and raise awareness around their efforts in the enterprise blockchain community. Members include industry-leading organizations in finance, banking, healthcare, supply chains, manufacturing, technology and beyond. All Hyperledger code is built publicly and available under the Apache license. To learn more, visit: https://www.hyperledger.org/.
About the Linux Foundation
Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation and its projects are supported by more than 2,950 members. The Linux Foundation is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation's projects, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, Hyperledger Foundation, RISC-V, and more, are critical to the world's infrastructure. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
Contact:
Emily Fisher
Linux Foundation/Hyperledger
PR@Hyperledger.org
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After winking at QAnon for years, Donald Trump is overtly embracing the baseless conspiracy theory, even as the number of frightening real-world events linked to it grows.
On Tuesday, using his Truth Social platform, the Republican former president reposted an image of himself wearing a Q lapel pin overlaid with the words “The Storm is Coming.” In QAnon lore, the “storm” refers to Trump’s final victory, when supposedly he will regain power and his opponents will be tried, and potentially executed, on live television.
As Trump contemplates another run for the presidency and has become increasingly assertive in the Republican primary process during the midterm elections, his actions show that far from distancing himself from the political fringe, he is welcoming it.
He’s published dozens of recent Q-related posts, in contrast to 2020, when he claimed that while he didn’t know much about QAnon, he couldn’t disprove its conspiracy theory.
Pressed on QAnon theories that Trump allegedly is saving the nation from a satanic cult of child sex traffickers, he claimed ignorance but asked, “Is that supposed to be a bad thing?”
“If I can help save the world from problems, I’m willing to do it,” Trump said.
Trump’s recent postings have included images referring to himself as a martyr fighting criminals, psychopaths and the so-called deep state. In one now-deleted post from late August, he reposted a “q drop,” one of the cryptic message board postings that QAnon supporters claim come from an anonymous government worker with top secret clearance.
A Trump spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
Even when his posts haven’t referred to the conspiracy theory directly, Trump has amplified users who do. An Associated Press analysis found that of nearly 75 accounts Trump has reposted on his Truth Social profile in the past month, more than a third of them have promoted QAnon by sharing the movement’s slogans, videos or imagery. About 1 in 10 include QAnon language or links in their profile bios.
Earlier this month, Trump chose a QAnon song to close out a rally in Pennsylvania. The same song appears in one of his recent campaign videos and is titled “WWG1WGA,” an acronym used as a rallying cry for Q adherents that stands for “Where we go one, we go all.”
Online, Q adherents basked in Trump’s attention.
“Yup, haters!” wrote one commenter on an anonymous QAnon message board. “Trump re-truthed Q memes. And he’ll do it again, more and more of them, over and OVER, until (asterisk)everyone(asterisk) finally gets it. Make fun of us all you want, whatever! Soon Q will be everywhere!”
“Trump Sending a Clear Message Patriots,” a QAnon-linked account on Truth Social wrote. “He Re-Truthed This for a Reason.”
The former president may be seeking solidarity with his most loyal supporters at a time when he faces escalating investigations and potential challengers within his own party, according to Mia Bloom, a professor at Georgia State University who has studied QAnon and recently wrote a book about the group.
“These are people who have elevated Trump to messiah-like status, where only he can stop this cabal,” Bloom told the AP on Thursday. “That’s why you see so many images (in online QAnon spaces) of Trump as Jesus.”
On Truth Social, QAnon-affiliated accounts hail Trump as a hero and savior and vilify President Joe Biden by comparing him to Adolf Hitler or the devil. When Trump shares the content, they congratulate each other. Some accounts proudly display how many times Trump has “re-truthed” them in their bios.
By using their own language to directly address QAnon supporters, Trump is telling them that they’ve been right all along and that he shares their secret mission, according to Janet McIntosh, an anthropologist at Brandeis University who has studied QAnon’s use of language and symbols.
It also allows Trump to endorse their beliefs and their hope for a violent uprising without expressly saying so, she said, citing his recent post about “the storm” as a particularly frightening example.
“The ‘storm is coming’ is shorthand for something really dark that he’s not saying out loud,” McIntosh said. “This is a way for him to point to violence without explicitly calling for it. He is the prince of plausible deniability.”
Bloom predicted that Trump may later attempt to market Q-related merchandise or perhaps ask QAnon followers to donate to his legal defense.
Regardless of motive, Bloom said, it’s a reckless move that feeds a dangerous movement.
A growing list of criminal episodes has been linked to people who had expressed support for the conspiracy theory, which U.S. intelligence officials have warned could trigger more violence.
QAnon supporters were among those who violently stormed the Capitol during the failed Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
In November 2020, two men drove to a vote-counting site in Philadelphia in a Hummer adorned with QAnon stickers and loaded with a rifle, 100 rounds of ammunition and other weapons. Prosecutors alleged they were trying to interfere with the election.
Last year, a California man who told authorities he had been enlightened by QAnon was accused of killing his two children because he believed they had serpent DNA.
Last month, a Colorado woman was found guilty of attempting to kidnap her son from foster care after her daughter said she began associating with QAnon supporters. Other adherents have been accused of environmental vandalism, firing paintballs at military reservists, abducting a child in France and even killing a New York City mob boss.
On Sunday, police fatally shot a Michigan man who they say had killed his wife and severely injured his daughter. A surviving daughter told The Detroit News that she believes her father was motivated by QAnon.
“I think that he was always prone to (mental issues), but it really brought him down when he was reading all those weird things on the internet,” she told the newspaper.
The same weekend a Pennsylvania man who had reposted QAnon content on Facebook was arrested after he allegedly charged into a Dairy Queen with a gun, saying he wanted to kill all Democrats and restore Trump to power.
Major social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter have banned content associated with QAnon and have suspended or blocked accounts that seek to spread it. That’s forced much of the group’s activities onto platforms that have less moderation, including Telegram, Gab and Trump’s struggling platform, Truth Social. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-trump-openly-embraces-amplifies-qanon-conspiracy-theories/ | 2022-09-16T23:15:32Z |
NAPLES, Fla., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- You don't need to break the bank to look good even during rising inflation!
True Fashionistas owner and consignment expert Jennifer Johnson knows from experience that consignment shopping provides a unique opportunity to beat inflation while keeping with the latest trends in designer clothing, accessories, and home décor.
Johnson says, "Consignment offers the opportunity for people to refresh their wardrobes and homes with top designer names, without having to clean out the bank account to do so. You are paying more at the pump and the grocery store right now, not to mention that there are still pandemic-related supply chain issues. You're spending more, and the selection is still not that great. When you shop consignment, you don't have to cover the extra costs that a regular retailer would have to shell out to get the items into their store. Furthermore, the selection is that much better!"
Shopping at consignment stores is not just about looking good; it can also make you money to offset higher prices caused by inflation. By selling or consigning your merchandise, you can bring in a significant amount of cash, says Johnson. Studies have shown that we only wear about 20% of what we have in our closet, so why not make money to offset inflation by selling that 80%? Resale offers the customer the ability to monetize items sitting in their closet and not being worn. Traditionally, resale is also resilient in the wake of a recession.
Johnson's store, True Fashionistas, has been a consistent shoppers' favorite since opening its doors in 2011. Johnson calls herself a true fan of designer clothing who had a "passion for fashion" from an early age, an idea born out of necessity. As a little girl, Johnson grew up on a farm in Minnesota as one of six kids, making it nearly impossible for her family to afford new clothing. She has fond memories of going to garage sales every Saturday with her grandmother for "new to her" clothing.
From farm-girl to FASHIONISTA!
For more information about True Fashionistas and to contact owner Jennifer Johnson, please call 239-596-5044 or email Jennifer@truefashionistas.com.True Fashionistas is located in the Galleria Shoppes at the corner of Vanderbilt Beach Road and Airport-Pulling Road, Suite 104 in North Naples.
ABOUT TRUE FASHIONISTAS
True Fashionistas is a designer resale and consignment store that offers clothing and accessories for women, men, children, and high-end furniture and home accessories. Owner Jennifer Johnson is a consignment expert, SBA (Small Business Administration) - certified small business owner, and SBA Emerging Leader graduate. Jennifer is available to speak about business matters and can offer a great perspective in these times of economic change. Since opening in 2011, she and her husband Brad have grown the business into an over 13,000 sq. ft. luxury consignment store based in Naples, Fla, with online sales serving the country.
Jennifer Johnson, Owner
Phone: 239-596-5044
Email: Jennifer@truefashionistas.com
TrueFashionistas.com
2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Suite 104
Naples, FL 34109
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One year after ending War in Afghanistan, US spy agencies pivot toward China
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a recent closed-door meeting with leaders of the agency’s counterterrorism center, the CIA’s No. 2 official made clear that fighting al-Qaida and other extremist groups would remain a priority — but that the agency’s money and resources would be increasingly shifted to focusing on China.
One year after ending the war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden and top national security officials speak less about counterterrorism and more about the political, economic and military threats posed by China as well as Russia. There’s been a quiet pivot within intelligence agencies, which are moving hundreds of officers to China-focused positions, including some who were previously working on terrorism.
Intelligence officials stress that the counterterrorism fight is hardly being ignored. Just a week ago, it was revealed that a CIA drone attack killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Kabul. But days later, China staged large-scale military exercises and threatened to cut off contacts with the U.S. over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. It underscored the message CIA deputy director David Cohen had delivered at that meeting weeks ago: The agency’s top priority is trying to understand and counter Beijing.
The U.S. has long been alarmed by China’s growing political and economic ambitions. China has tried to influence foreign elections, mounted campaigns of cyber and corporate espionage, and detained millions of minority Uyghurs in camps. Some experts also think Beijing will in coming years try to seize the self-ruled democratic island of Taiwan by force.
Intelligence officials have said they need more insights on China, including after being unable to definitively pinpoint the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic. Beijing has been accused of withholding information about the origins of the virus.
And the war in Ukraine has underscored Russia’s importance as a target. The U.S. used declassified information to expose Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war plans before the invasion and rally diplomatic support for Kyiv.
Supporters of the Biden administration approach note that the fact the U.S. was able to track and kill al-Zawahri is evidence of its capabilities to target threats in Afghanistan from abroad. Critics say the fact that al-Zawahri was living in Kabul, under the apparent protection of the Taliban, suggests there’s a resurgence of extremist groups that America is ill-equipped to counter.
The shift in priorities is supported by many former intelligence officers and lawmakers from both parties who say it’s overdue. That includes people who served in Afghanistan and other missions against al-Qaida and other terrorist groups.
Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, said he believed the U.S. had been overly focused on counterterrorism over the last several years.
“A far greater existential threat is Russia and China,” said Crow, a Colorado Democrat who serves on the House Intelligence and Armed Services committees. Terrorist groups, he said, “will not destroy the American way of life ... the way China can.”
CIA spokesperson Tammy Thorp noted that terrorism “remains a very real challenge.”
“Even as crises such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and strategic challenges such as that posed by the People’s Republic of China demand our attention, CIA will continue to aggressively track terrorist threats globally and work with partners to counter them,” Thorp said.
Congress has pushed the CIA and other intelligence agencies to make China a top priority, according to several people familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. Pushing resources toward China has required cuts elsewhere, including in counterterrorism. Specific figures were unavailable because intelligence budgets are classified.
In particular, lawmakers want more information about China’s development in advanced technologies. Under President Xi Jinping, China has committed trillions of dollars in investment on quantum science, artificial intelligence and other technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
As part of the shift, congressional committees are trying to better track how intelligence agencies spend their funding on China, seeking more detail about how specific programs contribute to that mission, one person familiar with the matter said.
“We are late, but it’s good that we’re finally changing our focus into that region,” said Rep. Chris Stewart, a Utah Republican who serves on the House Intelligence Committee. “That means in people, in resources, in military assets, and in diplomacy.”
The CIA last year announced it would create two new “mission centers” — one on China, one on emerging technologies — to centralize and improve intelligence collection on those issues. The CIA is also trying to recruit more Chinese speakers and reduce wait times on security clearances to hire new people faster.
Inside the agency, many officers are learning Chinese and moving into new roles focused on China, though not all of those jobs require language training, people familiar with the matter said.
Officials note that intelligence officers are trained to adapt to new challenges and that many were moved more quickly into counterterrorism roles after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Advances from counterterrorism work — including better use of data and different sources of intelligence to build networks and identify targets — are also useful in countering Russia and China, former officers said.
“It’s the analytics and targeting machine that has become extraordinary,” said Douglas Wise, a former CIA senior officer who was deputy chief of operations at the counterterrorism center.
The CIA’s Counterterrorism Center, renamed the Counterterrorism Mission Center in a 2015 reorganization, remains a point of pride for many people who credit its work for keeping Americans safe from terrorism after Sept. 11. CIA officers landed in Afghanistan on Sept. 26, 2001, and were part of operations to displace the Taliban and find and kill leaders of al-Qaida including Osama bin Laden.
And 13 years after a double agent tricked officers pursuing al-Zawahri and blew himself up, killing seven agency employees, the CIA killed him in a strike with no reported civilian casualties.
The CIA was also involved in some of the darkest moments of the fight against terrorism. It operated secret “black site” jails to hold terrorism suspects, some wrongly, and was found by a Senate investigation to have used interrogation methods that amounted to torture. Elite Afghan special operations units trained by the CIA were also accused of killing civilians and violating international law.
There’s long been a debate over whether counterterrorism pulled intelligence agencies too far away from traditional spying and whether some of the CIA’s work in targeting terrorists should instead be done by special forces under the military.
Marc Polymeropoulos is a retired CIA operations officer and former base chief in Afghanistan. He said he supports a greater focus on China and Russia but added, “There’s no reason to diminish what we had to do.”
“This notion that somehow all the CT work we did, somehow that was wrong, that we took our eye of the ball — just remember on Sept. 12 what everyone was feeling,” he said.
Re-orienting the agencies toward more of a focus on China and Russia will ultimately take years and require both patience and recognition that the agency’s culture will take time to change, Wise said.
“For decades, we have been doing counterterrorism,” Wise said. “We’ve got to have a rational plan to make this adaptation, which doesn’t take so long that our enemies can exploit a glacial process.”
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Once operated as an illegal hotel, Park 79 will now house seniors and formerly homeless New Yorkers who would otherwise be priced out of the city; non-profit Project FIND will provide on-site services for seniors
Park 79 provides seniors with a home in a walkable, vibrant neighborhood, steps away from Central Park and cultural institutions including the Museum of Natural History
NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), and Project FIND today announced the launch of Park 79's housing lottery on the City's NYC Housing Connect website. Through HPD's Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program, the 100% affordable housing development will provide 77 residences to seniors earning at or below 50% area median income (AMI), including 24 homes for formerly homeless individuals. All of the homes will be supported by a project-based Section 8 contract, under which residents pay only 30% of their income in rent. The lottery will run through August 5, 2022 and the building is expected to be completed this summer. Photos of apartments can be downloaded here.
"Park 79 brings deeply affordable senior housing and critical supportive services to formerly homeless households in the Upper West Side, through our Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) program. We encourage seniors to apply for these apartments through Housing Connect or contact our Housing Ambassadors for help," said HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión, Jr. "Thank you to Fairstead, Project FIND, all our partners, and our team at HPD for their work in transforming an illegally operated Single Room Occupancy building into an affordable development that will now allow seniors to age with dignity and the support they deserve."
"We're proud to partner with HPD and Project FIND to launch the lottery for Park 79 and support some of our most vulnerable community members," said Brett Meringoff, Managing Partner, Development at Fairstead. "Park 79 aligns with Fairstead's core philosophy of providing affordable housing in high opportunity areas and providing residents with support services to enhance their lives. At Park 79, that means ensuring seniors have the care they need to continue living independently in a neighborhood they love. Having started this project in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Park 79 demonstrates Fairstead's creativity and innovation to see opportunity in a distressed property, as well as its commitment to addressing our nation's affordable housing crisis."
"Project FIND is thrilled to partner with Fairstead and serve as the nonprofit owner and service provider of Park 79," said Project FIND Associate Executive Director Mark Jennings. "The launch of the housing lottery brings us one step closer to reaching our goal of providing additional affordable housing opportunities to our deserving older adults. For more than 50 years, Project FIND has assisted thousands of the areas low and moderate income and formerly homeless individuals with a variety of impressive programs so they may live independently. Our dedicated, professional team is poised to assist Park 79 residents so they may age in place, develop new friendships and enjoy the activities and beauty of the Upper West Side."
"Park 79 could not open at a better time for countless seniors on the West Side who are aging in place and want to be able to continue to live in their community but need support to do so. As the price of housing continues to skyrocket across the City, seniors who are living on low, fixed incomes are desperate to find safe, stable and affordable housing; my office has been working with many of them. Under the leadership of David Gilchrist, Project FIND has expanded senior housing options across the West Side and beyond, and I am proud to represent this new development in the New York State Assembly. Park 79 should serve as a model for the city: when the will is there, we have the ability to transform former hotel into units of 100% affordable and supportive housing for low-income and formerly homeless seniors," said Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), Chair of the Committee on Social Services.
"I commend Fairstead, Project FIND, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development for bringing this important project to life. As rates of seniors experiencing homelessness and housing instability increase, we must do everything in our power to develop deeply affordable housing," said Council Member Gale A. Brewer (D-06). "I was proud to support this project as Manhattan Borough President by successfully advocating for a variety of public funding sources. I look forward to welcoming seniors into the newly renovated building."
The building was a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) zoned for permanent residential use that the previous owner used illegally as a hotel. The Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) issued multiple violations in 2015, and in 2016, Fairstead acquired the property and took on major renovations.
"OSE strives to ensure building owners comply with City and State regulations designed to keep housing available and affordable for New Yorkers, and is proud that its enforcement has once again turned an illegal hotel operation back into permanent housing," said OSE Executive Director Christian Klossner. "OSE applauds the efforts of HPD, Fairstead, and Project FIND in creating high-quality, affordable housing for everyday New Yorkers in need."
The newly renovated development includes 77 studio units, indoor and outdoor common areas for residents as well as space for Fairstead's neighborhood nonprofit partner, Project FIND, which will provide on-site services with two social workers. All the apartments are electric-powered.
Residents will also have access to programming at Project FIND's Hamilton Senior Center on West 73rd Street.
Seniors can apply for Park 79 on the Housing Connect website or request a paper application by sending a self-addressed envelope to: Fairstead Management c/o: Park 79, 560 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037. Those in need of application assistance can work with HPD's Housing Ambassadors, community-based service providers in New York City who help people prepare and apply for Housing Connect affordable housing lotteries.
Park 79 is one of several residential buildings cited for illegal use by the City and consequently earmarked for affordable housing, most recently at neighboring Upper West Side building 258 West 97th Street, part of a $1.1 Million Settlement between the City and an illegal hotel operator.
Fairstead is a purpose-driven vertically integrated real estate developer specializing in creating sustainable, high-quality housing. The firm's national footprint includes more than $6 billion in assets and identified pipeline. With offices in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead's team manages 90+ communities across the country and runs its comprehensive real estate platform, which includes acquisitions and development, venture capital investments in prop tech, design and construction, energy and sustainability, property management, marketing, and leasing. The firm also administers one of the industry's most proactive community impact programs to provide on-site support services to residents. For more information, visit www.fairstead.com.
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and educational programs for tenants and building owners. For full details visit nyc.gov/hpd and for regular updates on HPD news and services, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @NYCHousing.
Project FIND's mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four older adult centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all of these men and women, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.
Media Contacts
Fairstead: Jovana Rizzo, Jovana.Rizzo@Fairstead.com & C.J. Mayer, fairstead@berlinrosen.com
HPD: hpdmedia@hpd.nyc.gov
Project FIND: Kathleen Fitzgibbons, kfitzgibbons@projectfind.org
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Direct Support Professionals offered industry-leading compensation for helping people with I/DD achieve independent, fulfilling lives
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Circulo Health, provider of services that facilitate full-circle social, behavioral and physical health, is raising the bar on high-quality services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) by offering care to hundreds of Ohio families across the state. Through expansion of its Circulo Homes division, the company is improving the health and independence of people with I/DD, who in general experience far worse physical and mental health conditions than people without disabilities.
Over half (54.4%) of Ohio adults with I/DD report their overall health status as "fair" or "poor," compared to fewer than 9% of Ohio adults without disabilities, according to a report from the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. They experience up to seven times more social isolation and lack of companionship than Ohioans without disabilities. And Ohio adults with I/DD have rates of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, and asthma that are up to five times higher than those of Ohio adults without disabilities, according to the report.
Circulo is expanding to support more people across the state and country while making current services easier to manage. The company plans to expand its current home and community-based services from six Ohio counties to all 88 counties in the state within the next year.
To staff the expansion, Circulo is planning to hire over 1,000 new direct support professionals (DSPs), managers and staff in Ohio this year, offering the industry's most competitive pay package, including broad education for those for whom DSP is a new career.
"Circulo Homes is building a culture of empowerment and respect for the I/DD community to enable three of the most important things we can provide: Independence, Equity and Inclusion," said Tom McMahon, Vice President of I/DD at Circulo. "In the process, we expect to significantly lower healthcare costs as we support people with I/DD across Ohio in their pursuit of healthy, enjoyable and fulfilling lives."
McMahon continued, "And part of the way we accomplish that is by ensuring that our direct support professionals feel valued and know we have their backs, with the industry's most competitive pay, benefits, training and support."
In-Person Hiring Events in June
Anyone interested in a new caregiving career is invited to attend two upcoming Circulo hiring fairs. Attendees can apply, interview, and get hired all in one place. Circulo is welcoming walk-ins to this event.
Both hiring fairs will be held at Home2 Suites by Hilton, 400 Coleman's Crossing Boulevard, Marysville, OH 43040.
- Wed. June 1: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
- Wed, June 8: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Top Overall Compensation Package
Circulo's full-time DSP team members receive the industry's most generous total compensation package. Direct compensation for DSPs includes:
- $4,000 in retention bonuses paid periodically throughout the first year of employment
- Starting pay of $17/hour for high school graduates or GED after 60 hours of training
- Fully paid health insurance for employees and their families
- Holiday pay of $30/hour
- Cost-of-living and merit increases every 6 months
To learn more about joining the Circulo team, visit www.CirculoDSP.com.
About Circulo Health
Circulo Health is building the future of health by addressing the full circle of health determinants – social, behavioral and physical. We believe that everyone deserves personalized and proactive care that extends beyond their medical needs. Circulo helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live fulfilling lives with a tech-enabled, human-centered and holistic approach that delivers optimal health and independence.
Media Contact:
Todd Stein
Todd@toddsteincommunications.com
510-417-0612
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Lauren Mascitti concert in Canton tonight moved indoors due to weather
CANTON – The Concert for First Responders featuring Lauren Mascitti will be moved indoors tonight due to rain storms in the forecast.
The show will be at the Speakeasy at the Canton Brewing Co. at 225 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton.
The concert starts at 6 p.m. with the Buck Naked Band followed by Mascitti at 8 p.m.
Mascitti is a Stark County native and former "American Idol" contestant who made it to the cusp of the top 20 in the 2020 season of the popular television show. She now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she writes, records and performs country music.
Admission is free, but donations will benefit volunteer, reserve and auxiliary firefighters, paramedics and police officers who incur out-of-pocket expenses while serving the public. Donations can be made online through the nonprofit event at https://www.concertforfirstresponders.com.
All of the funds raised will be awarded to departments in Stark County that demonstrate a practical need for the money, event organizers said.
The concert had been planned for outdoors at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton.
The Speakeasy is next to Centennial Plaza, and also can be entered at the Canton Brewing Co. at 120 Third St. NW. The Speakeasy holds at least 500 people, said Steve Mears, of Kempthorn Motors, one of the event's primary sponsors.
"I do think that the weather forecast will discourage some folks," he said of the concert. "I do encourage them if they don't come to the show to go to the (event's website) and donate to the cause, but in the interest of everyone's safety, security and happiness, we need to adapt to the weather."
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Mascitti said on Saturday afternoon that she's still excited about her homecoming performance.
"The show must go on!" she wrote in a text message. "So glad that the Canton Brewing Co. was kind enough to open their doors and offer their awesome Speakeasy to do the show.
"Everyone will be safe, out of the storm, and able to enjoy a night of live music without any interruptions, all to benefit our local first responder heroes. Come on out and party with us!!"
Mascitti is a graduate of Louisville High School and the nursing program at Stark State College. She works as a nurse at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in the Nashville area.
Other concert sponsors are Akron-based WQMX 94.9, Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, CSE Federal Credit Union and SARTA.
Reach Ed at 330-580-8315 and ebalint@gannett.com
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Luka Donic, Mavericks beat Jazz to advance to second round
By MATTHEW COLES
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson each scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 98-96 on Thursday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.
After Brunson hit a 3-pointer from the corner, Mike Conley was called for traveling with five seconds remaining, and Brunson made one of two free throws with 4.3 seconds to play.
The Jazz got an open look for Bojan Bogdanovic on the left wing, but he came up short and the Mavericks moved on to face top-seeded Phoenix in the second round.
Doncic also had nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. Spencer Dinwiddie added 19 points, and Dorian Finney-Smith had 18.
Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, nine assists and eight rebounds for Utah, Bogdanovic finished with 19 points.
The Mavericks won in the first round for the first time since since winning the 2011 NBA championship.
Finney-Smith’s 3-pointer gave the Mavericks their largest lead at 88-80 before the Jazz scored eight straight — many coming off hustle plays as Utah played with desperation — culminating with a Mitchell-to-Gobert dunk.
The Mavericks found their range in the third quarter as they Jazz tried multiple defenses but somehow seemed to consistently leave someone alone behind the arc. Doncic had 10 points and Dallas made 8 of 12 from 3-point range to outscore Utah 36-19 in the third quarter.
TIP-INS
Mavericks: Dallas missed all 10 3-point attempts in the first quarter and the teams combined to start 1 for 17 from beyond the arc. … The Mavericks only shot 11 free throws, a series low. … Dallas again had single-digit turnovers, with just nine.
Jazz: Conley had eight assists by halftime but none in the second half. … Utah outrebounded Dallas 48-37. Utah assistant coach Keyon Dooling was placed on administrative leave o Wednesday after being added to a fraud case concerning the league’s health and welfare benefit plan.
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The Mavericks and Suns will open the second round Monday night in Phoenix. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2022/04/28/luka-donic-mavericks-beat-jazz-to-advance-to-second-round/ | 2022-04-29T05:26:36Z |
Man arrested after running wife over, killing her in airport parking deck, police say
SALT LAKE CITY (Gray News) - Police have arrested a man accused of killing his wife by running her over in a vehicle while driving under the influence in an airport parking deck.
Salt Lake City police responded to the Salt Lake City International Airport Monday afternoon after learning a woman was seriously hurt in a collision.
When officers arrived, they found Charlotte Sturgeon, 29, with serious injuries. Paramedics transported her to the hospital where she died.
Investigators believe her husband, Shawn Christopher Sturgeon, 38, ran over his wife while driving the SUV on the second level of the short-term airport parking garage soon after the couple returned from a vacation.
Police said the husband drove to the payment booths to ask for help after the collision, and he never left airport property before his arrest.
Detectives booked Sturgeon and placed him in the Salt Lake County Metro Jail, where he faces a charge of automobile homicide - criminal negligence DUI of alcohol/drugs.
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Fellowes Brands, a leading manufacturer of air purifiers for more than a decade, encourages employers to invest in indoor air quality improvements that bolster employee wellness and productivity
ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of the International Day of Clean Air on Sept. 7, Fellowes Brands, a family-owned company providing trusted workplace solutions for 105 years, today announced results from a recent national survey that found only 36% of respondents describe the indoor air at their workplace as very clean.
The survey of 1,120 American workers who work on-site and indoors for their employer also revealed that 91% of respondents agree clean indoor air helps them perform their best at work, while 88% believe clean indoor air should be a right for all employees.
Employers that invest in air purification with True HEPA filters to improve a building's indoor air quality (IAQ) can protect workers from airborne viruses, including COVID-19 and its variants, bacteria, pollution, allergens and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Cleaner indoor air is also linked to increased cognition and productivity, according to research led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that Americans, on average, spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants are often two-to-five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations, making cleaner indoor air an important focus for businesses on International Day of Clean Air.
COVID-19 and its variants remain top of mind for American workers, with 73% of respondents saying they were at least somewhat concerned about contracting the virus as a consequence of poor IAQ at work.
The majority of survey respondents also reported being at least somewhat concerned about the following additional consequences of poor IAQ in the workplace:
- Allergy symptoms: 71%
- Viruses other than COVID-19: 68%
- Headaches: 66%
- Fatigue: 65%
"The results of our survey are clear — most American workers understand the health risks of poor IAQ and the benefits of working in very clean air," said John Fellowes, fourth-generation CEO of Fellowes Brands. "Businesses that invest in improving their IAQ with air purification, HVAC improvements and increased ventilation will reap rewards with a healthier, happier and more productive workforce at a time of great competition for the best talent."
Air purification is one of the four key components of cleaner indoor air, according to a recent Lancet COVID-19 Commission report, and it is one of the most effective and fastest-to-install defenses against COVID-19 and other viruses that can quickly spread through workplaces.
Indoor air purification with H13 True HEPA filters can remove 99.95% of particles as small as 0.1 microns, including allergens, such as pollen, dust, pet dander, and smoke that can lead to poor IAQ and associated health risks. Improved IAQ also lowers risk of stroke, lung cancer, respiratory disease, and other health concerns.
Celebrating its 105th year under the private ownership and executive leadership of the Fellowes family, Fellowes Brands is a global leader of broad-based business solutions that help professionals be their best and feel their best. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, USA, Fellowes Brands operates from 24 locations across the globe. For more information, please visit fellowesbrands.com.
Fellowes Brands fielded a survey on Aug. 22-23, 2022, about indoor air quality topics via SurveyMonkey Audience to 1,120 U.S. adults who are employed full-time or part-time and who work at least part of the time indoors at their employer's location. The survey had a margin of error of +/- 2.99%.
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US to fill border wall gaps at open area near Yuma, Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday authorized completion of the Trump-funded U.S.-Mexico border wall in an open area of southern Arizona near Yuma that has become one of the busiest corridors for illegal crossings.
Biden had pledged during his campaign to cease all future wall construction, but the administration later agreed to some barriers, citing safety. The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday the work to close four wide gaps in the wall near Yuma will better protect migrants who can slip down a slope or drown walking through a low section of the Colorado River.
The agency said in a statement that Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas authorized completion of the project near the Morelos Dam, reflecting the administration’s “priority to deploy modern, effective border measures and also improving safety and security along the Southwest Border.” It was initially to be funded by the Defense Department but will now be paid for out of Homeland Security’s 2021 budget.
The Border Patrol Yuma sector has quickly emerged as the third busiest of nine sectors along the border, with much of the traffic funneling through the Morelos Dam. Migrants arrive in the small town of Algodones and walk unencumbered across a concrete ledge on the dam to U.S. soil, where they wait for Border Patrol agents to take them into custody.
Completion of the wall was at the top of former President Donald Trump’s agenda, and border security remains a potent issue for candidates of both parties going into this year’s primary elections. President Joe Biden halted new wall construction after he took office, but he has since made closing the gaps just south of Yuma a priority.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, who is seeking his party nomination’s next week to defend the seat in November, has pressed the Biden administration to close the gaps, calling them a challenge for officials trying to secure the border.
Agents stopped migrants more than 160,000 times from January through June in the Yuma sector, nearly quadruple from the same period last year. The only other sectors with more traffic were Del Rio and Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
The area has been especially attractive to Colombians, Venezuelans and others who have flown to Mexicali, Mexico, and taken a short bus or taxi ride to Algodones to walk across the border before being released into the United States.
But Arizona environmentalist Myles Traphagen, who has been mapping ecological damage left by border wall construction under the Trump administration, said that closing the gaps won’t be much of a deterrent.
Traphagen said the Yuma area has “become the new Ellis Island for Arizona, with people arriving there from countries as disparate as Ethiopia, Cuba, Russia, Ukraine, India, Colombia and Nicaragua.
“People have traveled half way around the globe on planes, trains and automobiles,” he said, “so to expect that closing four small gaps is going to make them turn around and book a return flight on Air Ethiopia is sheer fallacy.”
A 5-year-old migrant girl crossing the water in a group drowned near the dam June 6 when she became separated from her mother. The child’s body was later found in the river.
U.S. officials didn’t release the girl’s identity or nationality. But Jamaican newspapers have said she was believed to be from that country.
It was unclear when construction would begin. The statement said officials will move “as expeditiously as possible, while still maintaining environmental stewardship” by consulting affected parties.
Advocates in San Diego say the Border Patrol there has told them of plans to erect two 30-foot- (9.1-meter) high bollard-style barriers through the border’s iconic Friendship Park. Like the Yuma project, the additional construction was funded during Trump’s administration but not completed before his presidency ended.
The new barriers will replace shorter walls and severely impede cross-border views, including to San Diego’s skyline from Tijuana, said the Rev. John Fanestil of Friends of Friendship Park, a group that advocates for public access to the binational park inaugurated in 1971 by-then first lady Pat Nixon.
Environmentalists like Traphagen, meanwhile, have called for removal of other sections of barrier they say hurt local wildlife like bobcats, mountain lions, javelinas and mule deer.
The Tucson-based Wildlands Network this week released a new report on sites along the U.S.-Mexico border that it considers in the greatest need of environmental restoration.
Traphagen, the group’s borderlands program coordinator, traveled the international boundary across New Mexico, Arizona and California this and last year to identify damaged wildlife corridors and other environmental harm.
The group calls for native foliage to be replanted in areas that were stripped bare during wall construction, and widening spaces between steel borders, now just 4 inches (10 cm) apart, to allow more wildlife to pass through.
It also calls for the removal of 180 miles (290 km) of razor wire that were installed along pedestrian bollard fencing in all border states in 2019 and 2020 both as an eyesore and a danger to the public and wild animals.
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Associated Press writer Elliot Spagat contributed to this report from San Diego.
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LANCASTER, Pa., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burnham Holdings, Inc. (OTC-Pink: BURCA), the parent company of multiple subsidiaries that are leading domestic manufacturers of boilers, and related HVAC products and accessories (including furnaces, radiators, and air conditioning systems) for residential, commercial and industrial applications, announced the results of the stockholder voting from today's Annual Meeting and declared common and preferred stock dividends.
The annual meeting of Burnham Holdings, Inc. was held today in Lancaster, PA, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with stockholders voting favorably on two proposals described as follows:
- The election of Christopher E. Pruitt, J. David W. Reeves, and Donald A. Stern as directors for three-year terms ending in 2025; and
- The appointment of Baker Tilly US, LLP, or other auditing firm as the Board may select, as independent auditors for the 2022 year.
At its meeting on April 25, 2022, the Burnham Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $0.22 per share payable June 14, 2022, with a record date of June 7, 2022; and a semi-annual preferred stock dividend of $1.50 per share payable June 14, 2022, with a record date of June 7, 2022.
Earlier today, Burnham Holdings, Inc. announced the financial results of the first quarter, which ended April 3, 2022 (please see our press release issued earlier today for details).
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egglife® egg white wraps and Jenny Reimagine the Go-To School Lunch and Afternoon Snack Staple, the PB&J, Giving it a Better-For-You and Delicious Upgrade
CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Peanut Board, the average American child will consume 1,500 PB&Js before graduating high school. While tasty, the average PB&J isn't the most nutritious option, which is why Egglife Foods, the innovative food company that uses cage-free eggs instead of flour to reimagine carb-heavy foods, is rethinking this iconic schooltime staple – with less carbs and sugar and more protein.
In partnership with actor, Instagram personality and New York Times bestselling author Jenny Mollen, Egglife is sharing a variety of delicious and healthy twists on the lunchtime staple. PB&Js on original egglife® egg white wraps or sweet cinnamon egglife® egg white wraps are simple, delicious, and nutritious - perfect for breakfasts on-the-go, study breaks, lunches, and afternoon snacks. From peanut butter with strawberries to almond butter and tart apples, these unique recipes are sure to be a homerun with kids and parents alike, making lunches more nutritious with a simple swap. The reimagined recipes include:
- Crunchy Raspberry Granola Wrap
- Fruit Chia Pinwheels
- The Elvis
- Sweet & Salty PB&J
- Apple & Almond Wrap
- Peanut Butter Cup Roll Up
Jenny, who is well-known for helping parents take the power struggle out of mealtime through her Dictator Lunches Instagram account - which inspired her upcoming Dictator Lunches September 2022 book release - has teamed up with Egglife to put a special emphasis on solving the age-old problem of school lunch. As a busy mom herself, Jenny is showing parents that every morning doesn't have to be a struggle and with egglife wraps, parents can get back into their routines and feel good about making their kids a healthy and delicious PB&J.
"I'm all about finding fun ways for my kids to eat healthier, which is why this partnership felt so authentic to me," said Jenny Mollen. "Egglife provides such a versatile and better-for-you canvas to work from, giving us so many elevated and delicious twists on the classic PB&J to play with. The best part - kids and parents will love them!"
"As a parent, I know the age-old struggle between packing what tastes good and what's good for you in school lunches," said David Kroll, Chief Executive Officer of Egglife Foods. "That's why we are so excited to partner with Jenny, a fellow parent who can relate to that struggle and who has already helped so many families navigate it. This back-to-school, we want to inspire families with creative and better-for-you mealtime solutions with egglife, making the ease back to our busy routines less stressful and more delicious!"
egglife® egg white wraps contain five grams of protein, fewer than 35 calories, less than one gram of carbohydrates and zero sugar. They are also gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free. With five versatile sweet and savory flavors – original, southwest, everything bagel, italian and sweet cinnamon – egglife® egg white wraps make it easy to fit delicious meals into your lifestyle without the stress. egglife® egg white wraps are now available in over 10,000 stores across the country, including Aldi, Target, Kroger, Sam's Club, Sprouts, Walmart, and many other retail locations nationwide, as well as online at egglifefoods.com. For more information, visit egglifefoods.com or follow the brand on Instagram: @egglifefoods.
Egglife Foods is reimagining the future of food by harnessing the power of eggs to transform traditionally flour-based foods. The company, recently featured as one of CNBC's Best of Small Businesses, was created in 2017, motivated by a desire to modernize nutrition and champion better wellness without sacrificing taste. Two years and over 2,000 recipes later, their debut product, egglife® egg white wraps were hatched. Made with cage free egg whites and just a few simple ingredients to provide a simple, delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional tortillas, egglife egg white wraps are The Perfect Wrap® for consumers looking for a versatile, low-carb, high protein option. The wraps are available in five innovative flavors – original, southwest, everything bagel, italian and sweet cinnamon. All of Egglife's wraps are cleverly crafted at their very own manufacturing facility in Wolcott, Indiana.
JENNY MOLLEN is a writer, actor, Instagram personality and New York Times bestselling author of the essay collections I Like You Just the Way I Am and Live Fast Die Hot. Her digital series, "I Like You Just the Way I Am," which she wrote and in which she stars, currently streams on ABC Digital. Her debut novel City of Likes was released June 14th and is a national best seller. The book has already been optioned by Sony TV with Diablo Cody attached to executive produce. Her next book Dictator Lunches: Inspired Meals That Will Compel Even the Toughest of (Tyrants) Children comes out September 13th. Heralded by The Huffington Post as one of the funniest women on both Twitter and Instagram and named one of "Five to Follow" by T Magazine, Jenny wrote a standing column for Parents magazine and has contributed to Cosmopolitan, Glamour, New York, Elle.com, Wake Up Call with Katie Couric, and Playboy online. With her Instagram handles @jennymollen and @dictatorlunches, Jenny has more than half a million followers. Visit jennymollen.com.
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Catalytic converter thefts from buses delays school start times in Connecticut
WOLCOTT, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – School was delayed for some students in Connecticut Monday after catalytic converters were stolen from eight smaller school buses, WFSB reports.
According to police, the thefts were discovered early Monday morning.
“Today eight small buses in Wolcott catalytic converters were cut off, and now the people that did ride those buses, whatever routes they covered, are delayed for three hours,” Wolcott Police Chief Edward Stephens said.
Stephens explained it can take just minutes to steal a catalytic converter, but cost thousands of dollars and is a huge headache for those left without the essential parts.
“It’s terrible because at the end of the day it affects the kids, and their ability to get to school, and they’ve already had a hard enough time over the last couple of years getting to school so I feel bad for them,” said bus lot general manager Stephen Gardner, adding the criminals hurt some of the most innocent members of society.
The buses had to be towed and fixed, causing a domino effect for everyone involved.
“It disrupts their day, it disrupts their parents’ day, it disrupts our company functions, we’re trying to run our vehicles and maintain our fleet and now we have to replace eight catalytic converters and it’s a lot of money and a big inconvenience,” Gardner said.
Stephens said he’s confident those who committed the crime will be caught.
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Influential publication's latest Sourcebook reflects CRB's rise in critical industries
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRB, a leading global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, has advanced in several key manufacturing categories according to Engineering News-Record's just-released rankings of AEC service providers.
ENR's annual Sourcebook – considered among the most-respected rankings within the AEC space – listed CRB as the no. 2 provider of pharmaceutical manufacturing design, up from no. 3 in 2021. The company held on to its no. 4 ranking for industrial process work, and was ranked 8th among food and beverage manufacturing service providers.
Additionally, ENR's recent list of top design-build firms ranked CRB among the United States' top 50. The company came in at no. 36, up eight spots from 44 in 2021. Earlier this summer, ENR's 2022 Top 500 Design Firms list ranked CRB among the top 100. Ranked according to revenue for design services performed in 2021, CRB came in at number 67 – up from no. 101 the year previous.
CRB's steady rise reflects increasing client demand for the company's lean integrated project delivery method, ONEsolution™. The unique approach, which leverages a single project team, focuses on understanding the client's business case, maximizing their value and reducing their risk, which enables CRB to safely deliver a high quality facility within cost and schedule objectives.
Clients choose the company's method for their large capital expenditure projects because ONEsolution provides everything needed from initial planning and design through to construction and operational readiness. CRB's integrated approach has been successfully used to develop large-scale facilities across life sciences and food and beverage projects in North America and Europe.
"This leap in our rankings reflects the exceptional work and innovative solutions our teams provide to clients globally," said CRB President Ryan Schroeder. "It's an honor to work with some of the world's leading experts and see their dedication to providing extraordinary client experiences and delivering powerful solutions that help fuel our clients' success."
CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the food and beverage and life sciences industries. The company's nearly 1,800 employees provide world-class solutions that drive success and positive change for their clients, people, and communities. CRB is a privately held company with a long history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity, and execution.
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Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was blocked from departing Sri Lanka on Monday after refusing to join a public queue at the Bandaranaike International Airport in order to have his passport checked by immigration, a high-ranking military source told CNN.
Aides for Rajapaksa arrived at the airport in Colombo on Monday with 15 passports belonging to the president and members of his family -- including First Lady Ioma Rajapaksa -- who had booked seats on a Sri Lankan Airlines flight leaving for Dubai at 6:25 p.m. local time, according to the military source.
Immigration officers declined to process the passports given to them by presidential aides, as Rajapaksa and his family were not physically present for cross checks and, eventually, the flight departed without the president and his family on board, the source added.
Another attempt was made to get the family on an Etihad flight scheduled to leave Colombo for Abu Dhabi at 9:20 p.m. local, according to the source, however the same problem occurred, as the Rajapaksas refused to queue for the flight and show up in person at immigration for passport checks.
In both instances, the Rajapaksa family was in a nearby airport lounge, waiting for confirmation they could board without queuing among members of the public, the source said.
Rajapaksa is due to formally leave office on Wednesday, after being forced to resign in the wake of months-long protests over the nation's crippling economic crisis.
He agreed to step down on Saturday after more than 100,000 people massed outside Rajapaksa's residence and called for his resignation. Some of the protesters then broke into the property and splashed around in his swimming pool.
Striking images shared on social media showed demonstrators singing protest songs and chanting slogans calling for Rajapaksa to resign. Other photos showed groups of demonstrators setting up barbecue pits to grill and cook food.
Rajapaksa's current whereabouts within Sri Lanka are unknown. On Tuesday, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) denied that he is currently staying in a private residence belonging to Air Force Chief Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, according to a SLAF statement.
The SLAF issued the denial after a video released by a former police officer claimed that the President was staying in a private house belonging to the Air Force Commander. The SLAF said that there is no truth behind the report and described it as propaganda intended to tarnish the image of the SLAF and its chief.
The drastic escalation of unrest could spell the end of the Rajapaksa family's political dynasty, which has ruled Sri Lanka for most of the past two decades.
His inability to leave Sri Lanka has cast doubts over the timeline for him leaving office though, as his planned resignation would leave Rajapaksa without presidential immunity -- potentially exposing him to a raft of legal charges and reduced security.
Rajapaksa stands accused of high-level corruption and economic mismanagement, which ultimately bankrupted the country and triggered its worst financial crisis since independence.
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RESTON, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TekSynap has secured the award for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) J6 Enterprise Service Delivery (ESD) II task order. The contract, awarded under DLA J6 Enterprise Technology Services (JETS), has a base year worth $24.6 million; two one-year options, if all exercised, would bring the total value of this effort to a potential $87 million.
TekSynap's customer-centric team will support DLA's customers at 160 site locations around the world. The TekSynap ESD II team will provide IT services and solutions focused on enterprise desktop support for both Tier 2 and Tier 2.5, local network administration and management, database systems and cybersecurity engineering support, active directory support and application delivery functions.
DLA provides mission-critical, global supply chain support to the warfighter, federal agencies and its allied partners. TekSynap will support DLA's mission by providing a full range of IT services, technical and management expertise that support applications, software, hardware, infrastructure and integrated desktop customer service solutions, across the DLA IT enterprise. The ESD II task order will also facilitate DLA's audit readiness and audit sustainability lines-of-effort by providing end-to-end IT hardware and software asset infrastructure management and accountability. This award represents the 59th task order TekSynap has won under the DLA JETS program since its inception in 2017 and we currently support 22 active task order on JETS, ranging from enterprise IT support services to cloud services within DLA.
TekSynap is a full spectrum systems integrator. We deploy industry-leading solutions that provide effective computing and communication environments. We supply IT professionals with management experience and technical expertise, to ensure that projects and programs are completed on time and within your budget. At TekSynap, an ethic of hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm cultivates a can-do atmosphere where any goal can be achieved.
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Retrospective medical chart review subgroup analysis showed Acthar Gel was associated with overall symptom improvement and reduction in use of concomitant medications in African Americans
DUBLIN , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc, (OTCMKTS: MNKKQ) a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced results of a retrospective, observational medical chart review subgroup analysis assessing real-world treatment outcomes among African Americans with advanced symptomatic sarcoidosis who initiated therapy with Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection). Investigators presented the findings during a poster presentation at the American Thoracic Society Annual International Conference, taking place in San Francisco, CA. from May 13-18. The poster is available here on the company's website. The full study results, from which this subgroup analysis was pulled, were previously published in Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease, an online, open-access peer-reviewed journal.
Acthar Gel is a naturally sourced complex mixture of adrenocorticotropic hormone analogs and other pituitary peptides. Acthar Gel is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of symptomatic sarcoidosis and is only commercially available in the U.S.1 Acthar Gel is also referenced in the European Respiratory Society (ERS) treatment guidelines—which list Acthar Gel among the various anti-inflammatory treatments for pulmonary sarcoidosis and note it can be used on a case-by-case basis when other therapies are ineffective or not tolerated—and the U.S. Sarcoidosis Expert Panel Consensus Statement recommendations for sarcoidosis.2,3 Please see Important Safety Information for Acthar Gel below.
This ad hoc subgroup analysis was based on data from medical charts of 168 (77 male and 91 female) adult African Americans with symptomatic sarcoidosis who had completed a course of Acthar Gel or received Acthar Gel for at least six months at the time of data collection. Patients had a mean of 5.2 years since initial diagnosis of sarcoidosis and 121 (72 percent) patients had at least one comorbidity. The mean duration of Acthar Gel treatment was 31.7 weeks and 105 (62.5 percent) patients continued Acthar Gel therapy for at least six months.
Sarcoidosis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the body.4,5 There are health disparities that exist in the U.S. as African Americans are more likely to develop sarcoidosis compared with Caucasians and are also more severely affected.4,7 In particular, African American women experience the highest prevalence of sarcoidosis compared to any other group.6
"It's critical that ongoing sarcoidosis research highlights the disparities that exist for African Americans with regards to diagnosis, severity of illness and response to treatments. More studies are required that deepen our understandings of these differences and provide meaningful strategies to improve outcomes among this community," said Mary McGowan of The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR). FSR is the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients through research, education and support. To learn more about how sarcoidosis impacts African American women and FSR's #IgnoreNoMore Campaign sponsored by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, visit www.stopsarcoidosis.org/aaws-campaign/.
The data analysis found a significant reduction in use of any co-medication after Acthar Gel initiation (p<0.0001) and the percentage of patients who used glucocorticoids decreased significantly from 59.5 percent during the three months before initiation of Acthar Gel to 11.9 percent three months after Acthar Gel therapy (p<0.0001). According to physicians' assessments of change in patients' health status after Acthar Gel therapy, most patients (N=160, 95 percent) had improved and 83 patients (49 percent) had at least two types of improvements in sarcoidosis symptoms. The most commonly reported types of sarcoidosis symptom improvements were overall symptoms (N=122, 73 percent), inflammation (N=57, 34 percent), improved patient quality of life (N=53, 32 percent), improved lung function (N=51, 30 percent) and reduction or discontinuation of glucocorticoid (N=48, 29 percent).
"We believe the results of this retrospective medical chart review subgroup analysis support Acthar Gel's role as a viable treatment option for African Americans with advanced symptomatic sarcoidosis and support the importance of continued collection of real-world data to help inform patients' treatment options," said George J. Wan, Ph.D., M.P.H., Vice President Health Economics and Outcomes Research at Mallinckrodt.
The limitations of this retrospective chart review include that the study relied on real-world medical charts which could be missing data or may have used site-specific measurement schedules and procedures. Additionally, outcomes may be influenced by therapies not documented in the chart as most patients were on multiple therapies; the clinical outcomes may not be solely attributable to Acthar Gel. Patient outcomes and safety were not quantified, and physician assessment of patient outcomes may be subjective. Due to the retrospective nature of this analysis, it is hypothesis-generating; no formal conclusions should be drawn.
The study was funded by Mallinckrodt.
About Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a challenging, yet manageable, rare multisystem disease.4,5 In some cases the symptoms may come and go throughout one's lifetime. This is referred to as symptomatic sarcoidosis. In people living with sarcoidosis, the immune system overreacts, forming clumps of cells called granulomas that result in inflammation of the body's tissues.7 The disease can impact any organ but most often impacts the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, and skin.4 Over 90 percent of people with sarcoidosis suffer lung problems.8 Concomitant involvement of organs outside of the lungs is common, occurring in as many as half of all sarcoidosis cases.8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Contraindications
Acthar is contraindicated:
- For intravenous administration
- In infants under 2 years of age who have suspected congenital infections
- With concomitant administration of live or live attenuated vaccines in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of Acthar
- In patients with scleroderma, osteoporosis, systemic fungal infections, ocular herpes simplex, recent surgery, history of or the presence of a peptic ulcer, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, primary adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenocortical hyperfunction, or sensitivity to proteins of porcine origin
Warnings and Precautions
- The adverse effects of Acthar are related primarily to its steroidogenic effects
- Acthar may increase susceptibility to new infection or reactivation of latent infections
- Suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis may occur following prolonged therapy with the potential for adrenal insufficiency after withdrawal of the medication. Adrenal insufficiency may be minimized by tapering of the dose when discontinuing treatment. During recovery of the adrenal gland patients should be protected from the stress (e.g., trauma or surgery) by the use of corticosteroids. Monitor patients for effects of HPA axis suppression after stopping treatment
- Cushing's syndrome may occur during therapy but generally resolves after therapy is stopped. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms
- Acthar can cause elevation of blood pressure, salt and water retention, and hypokalemia. Monitor blood pressure and sodium and potassium levels
- Acthar often acts by masking symptoms of other diseases/disorders. Monitor patients carefully during and for a period following discontinuation of therapy
- Acthar can cause gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and gastric ulcer. There is also an increased risk for perforation in patients with certain GI disorders. Monitor for signs of perforation and bleeding
- Acthar may be associated with central nervous system effects ranging from euphoria, insomnia, irritability, mood swings, personality changes, and severe depression to psychosis. Existing conditions may be aggravated
- Patients with comorbid disease may have that disease worsened. Caution should be used when prescribing Acthar in patients with diabetes and myasthenia gravis
- Prolonged use of Acthar may produce cataracts, glaucoma, and secondary ocular infections. Monitor for signs and symptoms
- Acthar is immunogenic and prolonged administration of Acthar may increase the risk of hypersensitivity reactions. Cases of anaphylaxis have been reported in the post marketing setting. Neutralizing antibodies with chronic administration may lead to loss of endogenous ACTH and Acthar activity
- There may be an enhanced effect in patients with hypothyroidism and in those with cirrhosis of the liver
- Long-term use may have negative effects on growth and physical development in children. Monitor pediatric patients
- Decrease in bone density may occur. Bone density should be monitored in patients on long-term therapy
Adverse Reactions
- Commonly reported post marketing adverse reactions for Acthar include injection site reaction, asthenic conditions (including fatigue, malaise, asthenia, and lethargy), fluid retention (including peripheral swelling), insomnia, headache, and blood glucose increased
- The most common adverse reactions for the treatment of infantile spasms (IS) are increased risk of infections, convulsions, hypertension, irritability, and pyrexia. Some patients with IS progress to other forms of seizures; IS sometimes masks these seizures, which may become visible once the clinical spasms from IS resolve
Pregnancy
- Acthar may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman
Please see full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.
ABOUT MALLINCKRODT
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. The company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS RELATED TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes forward-looking statements concerning Acthar Gel including its potential impact on patients and anticipated benefits associated with its use, as well as related on-going studies. The statements are based on assumptions about many important factors, including the following, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: satisfaction of regulatory and other requirements; actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental authorities; changes in laws and regulations; and other risks identified and described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of Mallinckrodt's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC, all of which are available on its website. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date hereof and Mallinckrodt does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events and developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
CONTACT
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