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Latest inkjet advancement empowers organizations to overcome paper supply challenges and bring in new business
EXTON, Pa., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the launch of RICOH Pro VC70000e, the newest model within its award-winning continuous feed portfolio. This latest addition boasts advanced hardware, software and workflow enhancements including Ricoh's proprietary undercoating technology, which allows printers to produce photo books, luxury catalogs, and more with the sharpness and precision required for such high-end applications. With this platform, offset and digital printers can take on more jobs, because they can now support a broader substrate range without sacrificing quality or performance thanks to Ricoh's optional undercoating process.
The Pro VC70000e is field-upgradeable and interchangeable with existing VC70000 models. This lowers barriers and costs of entry for existing continuous feed customers who want to broaden their application set, a direct result of feedback Ricoh has received from its customer base. For offset printers, this model eases concerns of making the inkjet transition due to its undercoating technology, which enables printing on a broader range of substrates.
The Pro VC70000e is the latest generation of the Pro VC70000 portfolio that features multiple print quality and productivity enhancements including business intelligence capabilities via RICOH Supervisor™ along with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) benefits. Information can be collected directly from users' workflow to discover patterns that power smarter printers. The feedback loop is continuous, helping drive even stronger customer relationships, due to a more accurate and efficient process.
"We are seeing a significant increase in the demand for the marketing and printing services our customers provide. The RICOH Pro VC70000e helps those customers uncover new routes to revenue and overcome challenges they are experiencing resulting from paper supply shortages and other economic hurdles," said Mike Herold, Director, Global Marketing, Ricoh USA, Inc. "The original Pro VC70000's patented dryer technology opened doors to new opportunities due to its inkjet quality, and this new model is the next phase of our ongoing evolution to deliver best-in-class inkjet innovations. We built a one-of-a-kind platform that opens doors to new business opportunities with high-end luxury applications that require next-level print quality."
The Pro VC70000e is available now.
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With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history, Ricoh is a leading provider of digital services, information management, and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation and optimize business performance.
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The series, hosted by sleep neurologist Dr. Chris Winter, will hit the road — and scale a mountain — with people who have extreme and unique sleep situations as part of their career success.
HOUSTON, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sleep.com, the go-to wellness resource from the Sleep Experts® at Mattress Firm, today announced the launch of a new content series called "Sleeping Around with Dr. Chris Winter." Hosted by best-selling author, sleep neurologist and advisor to professional sports teams, Chris Winter, MD, the series explores the unique world of sleep and how people of vastly different careers prioritize rest in order to live happier and healthier lives.
This summer, Dr. Winter goes beneath the sheets as he joins an extreme athlete, a touring musician, and courageous firefighters, living a day in their life, and then sleeping the way they do to understand how sleep helps them achieve their best in life and work. With each episode, the series emphasizes how sleep health can be a priority within any lifestyle or daily structure. However, developing a personal approach is crucial for developing positive sleep habits and getting more out of each day.
"The quality and amount of sleep we get is a key component of our health and is unique to us as individuals," says Dr. Chris Winter. "Having the opportunity to work with Sleep.com allows me to highlight how various people get the sleep they need. Whether it's our neighbors or the athletes we watch on TV, everyone has their own unique approach and habits."
You can watch the three-part series on Sleep.com beginning Wednesday, July 6. The release schedule and episode overview include:
- Professional rock climber Sasha DiGiulian (Premiere: July 6): Dr. Winter scales a mountain in Estes Park, CO to see what it's like to sleep on a porta ledge and get an inside view of Sasha's sleep habits.
- Rock musician Shakey Graves (Premiere: July 20): Dr. Winter experiences life on the road with Shakey Graves as he travels with the band to three tour destinations and uncovers Shakey's sleep style.
- Fort Worth Fire Department (Premiere: August 8): Dr. Winter rides along with The Fort Worth Fire Department as they balance getting the rest and recovery their bodies need with the needs of servicing the city.
To learn more about "Sleeping Around with Dr. Chris Winter," visit sleep.com/sleepingaround. Achieve a better night's sleep by experiencing all of the resources that Sleep.com has to offer: www.sleep.com.
Sleep.com, by the Sleep Experts at Mattress Firm, is a go-to resource for learning how to sleep better and feel better. With expert guidance, inspiring content, insightful data and curated products, the site is dedicated to caring for all people who want to achieve better sleep and greet the day feeling their strongest. To experience the community, join us at www.sleep.com.
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BEIJING, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scienjoy Holding Corporation ("Scienjoy", the "Company", or "We") (Nasdaq: SJ), a leading live entertainment mobile streaming platform in China, today announced on June 1, 2022, Scienjoy entered into definitive agreements (the "Agreements"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sixiang Infinite (Zhejiang) Culture Technology Co., Ltd., with Sixiang Qiyuan (Hangzhou) Culture Technology Co., Ltd. ("Sixiang Qiyuan") and its shareholders. After the Agreements become effective, Scienjoy will commence its operations in Hangzhou to facilitate the Company's business expansion, which represents the Company's strategic initiatives to integrate its supply chain and local resources and leverage geographic advantages to achieve rapid growth in live streaming E-Commerce, Multi-Channel Network ("MCN") development, and the development of a Metaverse Ecosystem.
Pursuant to the Agreements, the Company in substance obtained control over all equity shares, risks, rewards of Xiuli (Zhejiang) Culture Technology Co., Ltd., Leku (Zhejiang) Culture Technology Co., Ltd., Haifan (Zhejiang) Culture Technology Co., Ltd., Xiangfeng (Zhejiang) Culture Technology Co., Ltd. and Hongren (Zhejiang) Culture Technology Co., Ltd.
According to the 2021 Annual E-Commerce Live Streaming Development Report of Zhejiang Province published by the Zhejiang E-Commerce Promotion Association in February 2022, the e-commerce live streaming market of Zhejiang province reached RMB609.2 billion in sales volumes in the first ten months of 2021, accounting for 28.4% of the sales of China. Zhejiang is ranked No.1 in sales volume among all provinces, posting an increase of 124.6% year over year. The growth rate in Zhejiang is higher than in other major provinces. The sales from Hangzhou surged to RMB502.5 billion, representing 82.5% of the sales in the entire province. Hangzhou is ranked No.1 on sales in Zhejiang province, with a 128.4% increase year over year. Hangzhou, the predominant city of E-Commerce business in China, features a comprehensive and mature ecosystem in all aspects of the e-commerce live streaming industry. For more information about the report, please visit the website at https://xw.qq.com/cmsid/20220303A0AUY100.
Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented, "We are excited to make another move toward our business strategy of building live streaming E-Commerce, MCN development, and live streaming metaverse ecosystem. Located in one of the wealthiest regions in China, Hangzhou is a spectacular city in the Yangtze Delta River region with a superior business environment and tremendous business opportunities. The city of Hangzhou will provide us an opportunity to grow our roots in the region and expand our business presence and influence on the broader China market as well as around the globe. Our new base in Hangzhou will be the home for our living streaming E-Commerce and metaverse ecosystem business. Leveraging the resources and business opportunities in the region, we are determined to develop and expand our metaverse related business. With our dedicated commitment and effort, we are confident that Scienjoy will be well-positioned to grow in the living streaming industry and generate more value for our shareholders."
About Scienjoy Holding Corporation
Founded in 2011, Scienjoy is a leading mobile livestreaming platform in China, and its core mission is to build a livestreaming service ecosystem to delight and entertain users. With over 300 million registered users, Scienjoy currently operates five livestreaming platform brands, including Showself, Lehai, Haixiu, BeeLive, which features both the Mifeng Chinese version and BeeLive International version, and Honle.tv. Scienjoy uniquely combines a gamified business approach to livestreaming, in-depth knowledge of the livestreaming industry, and cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and big data, to create a unique user experience. Scienjoy is devoted to building a livestreaming Metaverse to provide users with the ultimate immersive experience, a social media network that transcends time and space, a digital community that spans virtual and physical reality, and a content-rich ecosystem. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/.
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Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; the ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting the Company's profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.
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Dog food recalled over salmonella concerns
(CNN) - If you feed your dog Freshpet, listen up.
The company is recalling the 4.5-pound bag of Freshpet Select Fresh from the Kitchen Home-cooked Chicken Recipe, the Food and Drug Administration said.
The recalled products may have been purchased from Walmart stores in Alabama and Georgia, and from Target stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.
The company says the dog food might be contaminated with salmonella, which could affect dogs who eat it and anyone who handles the food.
The recall is voluntary and it’s just one lot. Look for retail UPC code 627975011673 and the sell by date 10-29-22.
Salmonella can make people sick and cause stomach issues, and it affects animals the same way.
At this point, Freshpet says it hasn’t gotten any reports that anyone has gotten sick.
The issues here is that this lot was supposed to be thrown out, but a small portion of it got sent out to stores by mistake.
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New sustainability offerings and asset roadmap — built on SAP technology — can help clients navigate industry disruption and embed higher-level sustainability solutions in end-to-end strategies
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte today announced a new asset roadmap and suite of cross-business integrated sustainability solution offerings. Deloitte's "2022 CxO Sustainability Report" reveals that global C-level business leaders are increasingly concerned about climate change, with the majority (79%) of those surveyed believing the world is at a tipping point when it comes to responding. Building on Deloitte's extensive experience in sustainability reporting, performance management, large-scale finance transformations and system implementations, these new solutions are designed to help clients shape responsible and resilient business strategies in an increasingly unpredictable world. Available now, the roadmap and the five new offerings — ESG Strategy, Performance & Reporting, Climate & Decarbonization, Sustainable Supply Chains, and Financing Sustainability — assist clients throughout their end-to-end sustainability journey.
Deloitte's five new sustainability solution offerings leverage SAP technologies and Deloitte's deep subject-matter experience to deliver broad, issue-based solutions that help clients remain agile in a constantly changing business environment and stay ahead of the competition:
- ESG Strategy: Integrates economic, environmental and social performance insights into strategic decisions, business models and future operations. Helps clients to be proactive as the market shifts while addressing sustainability trends and regulations in their investment strategies. Benefits of this offering include transparency into sustainability-related activities and initiatives and reduced exposure to risks related to climate, brand and compliance. Clients tap into SAP technologies and data to connect core business operations and strategy, providing data availability, quality and governance from the start of project design
- Performance & Reporting: Incorporates and automates environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to help clients align to policy and regulation changes, while enabling them to make highly informed strategic decisions through transparency of enterprise-wide sustainability-related activities and initiatives. This solution can help clients stay abreast of evolving ESG regulatory and standards developments, investor pressure, increasing shareholders and stakeholders' demand for accountability, finance decisions and better manage risk.
- Climate & Decarbonization: Helps clients to expedite net-zero emission plans and gain insights on progress toward their sustainability goals. Driven by regulatory compliance, climate risk mitigation, investment access, brand reputation and consumer demands, this offering provides deep service integration. Coupled with Deloitte's extensive SAP S/4HANA® implementation and integration experience and complex accounting projects and proprietary assets complementing SAP technology, this offering can help clients to expand their sustainable capabilities with increased confidence.
- Sustainable Supply Chains: Embeds sustainability into day-to-day operations to innovate and to create sustainable value in network collaboration, helping clients reduce waste and overall carbon footprint. Embedding sustainability considerations into core business practices like sustainable supply chains can increase employee well-being and development and foster an inclusive workplace. It also promotes safe operations and improves brand positioning through sustainable operations and sustainability claim evidence. Deloitte's global network of SAP technology specialists and risk advisory, compliance, financial and tax advisory consultants come together to help clients address their complex challenges.
- Financing Sustainability: Helps identify the right funds for transformation, leveraging the most economically beneficial channels. Through the solution offering, clients gain smarter and faster access to investments through tax regulations, green funding opportunities, and other evolving vehicles. This solution enhances existing SAP solutions and technology to provide insights into risks and opportunities and helps clients improve management of their sustainability project portfolios.
"The SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises solution enables customers to choose from highly tailored solutions and services to drive their positive environmental and social impact," said Christian Klein, CEO and member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. "Sustainability is a team sport, and we are excited to collaborate with Deloitte to help customers achieve their ESG goals with SAP technology."
Recently commissioned Deloitte research points to the dramatic increase in concerns around climate and sustainability challenges for businesses among all key stakeholders. As a result of increased consumer expectations and demands — with 65% of surveyed consumers expecting CEOs to make considerable near-term progress on reduced carbon emissions and building responsible business supply chains — more sustainable, fiscally and environmentally responsible business is an imperative today. As Deloitte's "Get Out in Front" study suggests, executives are ready to meet this challenge and are prepared to invest in sustainable transformation initiatives. Deloitte's new cross-business sustainability offerings and roadmap for SAP provide the knowledge and resources to help businesses remain resilient and move as fast as the speed of transformation.
"Deloitte's alliance with SAP helps our respective organizations to tap into our broad spectrum of capabilities and deep sustainability experience. Together, we bring the best of both organizations to develop comprehensive, issue-based technology offerings that help our clients address rapidly changing business environments," said Punit Renjen, CEO, Deloitte Global. "Together, we are well-positioned to deliver highly customized solutions that are good for business – and the world."
For more information on Deloitte's relationship with SAP, visit www.deloitte.com/SAP, or contact SAP@deloitte.com.
Deloitte, an SAP global services partner, helps clients activate the intelligent, cloud-enabled Kinetic Enterprise™ with SAP technologies — to help them reimagine everything, innovate rapidly and evolve with confidence in the face of constant disruption. Each day across the globe, Deloitte's team of more than 26,000 professionals is working with leaders across industries to explore the art of the possible with SAP solutions — and to take action. With an SAP relationship that dates to 1989, Deloitte has helped more than 3,500 clients efficiently enable SAP solutions and realize business value from those investments.
About Deloitte
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 7,000 private companies. Our people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today's marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte's more than 345,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a new athletic glove to help prevent injuries to the hand and fingers while also increasing stability for the wrist," said one of two inventors, from Summerville, S.C., "so we invented the WRIST FACTOR. Our design would eliminate the need to wrap the fingers and wrist with sports tape."
The invention provides an improved glove for athletes. In doing so, it protects the hand and fingers against injuries. It also offers added support and stability for the wrist. As a result, it could enhance comfort and performance. The invention features a protective design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for athletes. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Columbia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CBA-3346, 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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Turnkey virtual production product now supports the popular FreeD protocol, and is expanding commercial availability to customers in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan
SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting August 8, 2022, HTC's new virtual production product VIVE Mars CamTrack is available for general purchase in the US, Canada, and Europe, with availability in Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to follow in the coming months. VIVE Mars CamTrack enables studios of all sizes to create professional-grade virtual production content more easily, flexibly, and affordably than ever before.
In addition to expanding the commercial availability of VIVE Mars CamTrack, the Mars team has also added support for the popular FreeD protocol to better serve the virtual production community. FreeD is an industry standard protocol for the camera's positional data which is used by established AR and XR solution providers. FreeD support is a part of HTC's ongoing effort to make virtual production more accessible to studios everywhere, by giving users more options and flexibility for implementing their camera tracking data.
VIVE Mars CamTrack has the following highlights:
- Plug-and-play with FreeD and Unreal Engine's LiveLink, with no additional installation required
- Highly compact, lightweight, and portable, supporting a wide range of shoot environments
- Includes a full suite of professional-grade features at an affordable price, lowering the barrier of entry for studios of all sizes to leverage virtual production
- Multi-cam tracking, with support for up to three cameras
- Easy-to-use calibration for nodal offset and lens distortion
- One-click origin reset
- Genlock and Timecode support, offering synchronized output between real and virtual actors
- Robust wiring to reduce latency
"We're excited to see the amazing content that the virtual production community will create with VIVE Mars CamTrack," said Raymond Pao, Senior Vice President at HTC VIVE. "By expanding the availability of Mars and adding FreeD support, we're bringing the power of virtual production to tons of studios and individuals worldwide, in a small package and at a price point that won't break the bank. Everyone who wants to bring their vision to life on the screen should have the opportunity to do so – that's our goal behind VIVE Mars CamTrack."
Putting together a virtual production shoot has traditionally been costly and time intensive. VIVE Mars CamTrack greatly streamlines this process by shrinking a complicated workflow into a compact, plug-and-play, modular device. Furthermore, Mars' portability makes it easy to take on the road and shoot in many different scenarios – opening even more creative possibilities for scenes.
VIVE Mars CamTrack will be shown during the SIGGRAPH 2022 conference in Vancouver, Canada, in cooperation with Departure Lounge and Arcturus. To learn more about VIVE Mars CamTrack and to place an order, visit the product website here. To view the press kit, click here.
About HTC
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium VR hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. For more information, please visit www.vive.com.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AXSM) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-03925, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Axsome securities between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Axsome securities during the Class Period, you have until July 12, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Axsome is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the development of novel therapies for central nervous system disorders in the United States. The Company is developing, among other product candidates, AXS-07, a novel, oral, rapidly absorbed, multi-mechanistic, and investigational medicine for the acute treatment of migraine.
Axsome consistently touted AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects in anticipation of the Company's submission a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for AXS-07 for the acute treatment of migraine (the "AXS-07 NDA") based on the drug's positive results in two Phase 3 trials. However, unbeknownst to investors, the Company's preparation and eventual submission of the AXS-07 NDA was plagued with chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") issues.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's CMC practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07 and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 NDA on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the FDA reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On November 5, 2020, Axsome issued a press release reporting the Company's third quarter 2020 results. That press release disclosed that the Company "plans to submit the [AXS-07] NDA to the FDA in the first quarter of 2021, versus previous guidance of the fourth quarter of 2020, to allow for inclusion of supplemental manufacturing information to ensure a robust submission package."
On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $5.22 per share, or 6.99%, to close at $69.51 per share on November 5, 2020.
Then, on April 25, 2022, Axsome disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that, "[o]n April 22, 2022, Axsome . . . was informed by the [FDA] that [CMC] issues identified during the FDA's review of the Company's [NDA] for its AXS-07 product candidate for the acute treatment of migraine are unresolved." That filing also disclosed that "[b]ased upon the time remaining in the NDA review cycle, the Company expects to receive a Complete Response Letter [('CRL')] with respect to this NDA on or about the Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date of April 30, 2022."
On this news, Axsome's stock price fell $8.60 per share, or 21.99%, to close at $30.50 per share on April 25, 2022.
Finally, on May 2, 2022, Axsome announced that it received a CRL from the FDA regarding the AXS-07 NDA for the acute treatment of migraine. According to the Company, "[t]he principal reasons given in the CRL relate to [CMC] considerations" including "the need for additional CMC data pertaining to the drug product and manufacturing process."
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Carvana Co..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CVNA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/carvana-co-loss-submission-form/?id=31646&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CVNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 3, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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Present and Future Fans of the #1 New Comedy Series Can Engage in "To Die For" Multi-City In-Person Activations and Unique Web3 Metaverse Experiences Leading Into the Series' Sophomore Season This Fall
NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS presents "Summer of GHOSTS," an immersive campaign honoring the "recently departed" first season of the CBS Original series GHOSTS and its upcoming sophomore season this fall. Throughout the summer, multi-city, in-person events and unique Web3 metaverse experiences will celebrate the spirited title characters and living leads of TV's #1 new comedy.
Each character will be honored with a distinctive "to die for" activation, bringing their individual worlds and stories into the here and now with a variety of in-person events, stunts and experiences. Fans will explore the lives (and afterlives) of the spirits, including Flower, a hippie from the '60s; Hetty, a Victorian society woman and wife of a 19th-century robber baron; Alberta, the saucy Prohibition-era lounge singer; Isaac, the 18th-century forgotten Founding Father; Sasappis, a sarcastic native from the 16th century; Pete, the upbeat '80s scout troop leader; Thorfinn, a Viking warrior from 1009; and Trevor, the slick, pantsless-for-eternity '90s finance bro. Also to be feted are Samantha and Jay, the present-day married "livings" who recently inherited Woodstone Mansion, the country estate inhabited by the spirits whom Samantha has the ability to see and hear. Adding to the intrigue, each activation will feature a limited-edition collectible character NFT, as well as gift cards for a month-long subscription to Paramount+ where viewers can watch GHOSTS' first season on demand.
As of mid-summer, fans from anywhere can also bridge dimensions between the living and the dead by virtually accessing the haunted grounds of Woodstone Mansion in a unique and easy-to-navigate Web3 GHOSTS experience. The metaverse will feature an additional release of the 10 character-specific exclusive collectible NFTs. Collecting all 10 will enable fans to unlock distinct experiences in the metaverse mansion, which will showcase the series' set in remarkable detail. The interactive experience will feature games and surprises as people explore the assorted rooms and grounds.
"It's exciting for us to bring our CBS Original comedy GHOSTS to life in ways that celebrate the characters of the show in creative, authentic and fun ways, all summer long," said Mike Benson, president and chief marketing officer of CBS. "We hope that fans of the series, as well as anyone who has never seen GHOSTS, will enjoy the experiences we've created and see why it's become the most popular new comedy on television."
The campaign sprang to life in a moment of surprise and delight during Paramount's Upfront Presentation at Carnegie Hall, as members of the series' cast performed a comical musical number in character, now available on more than 150 music streaming services worldwide (including Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora) as "GHOSTS: The Musical."
Next up for the activations in honor of each character are:
- Flower's Flowers – A flowery Los Angeles experience in June honoring the '60s bohemian spirit, Flower.
- Hetty-quette: a Book of Etiquette – A launch party for Hetty's book of social "Hetty-quette," even if her advice is a little dated!
- The Alberta Haynes Museum – The storied Alberta Haynes Museum, coming to life with an exclusive pop-up experience in Alberta's hometown of Altoona, Pa. For fans who can't make the trip in person, a tour on the GHOSTS social channels will showcase the artifacts, memorabilia and GHOSTS "Easter eggs."
- Sass's Ghost Stories – An evening storytelling performance in New York City to celebrate Sasappis' storytelling roots.
- Pete's Friend Zone – Pete's Pinecone Trooper-themed "Friend Zone" in San Diego, which will have a campsite feel, complete with A-frame-inspired tents for shade, activation stations and campsite snacks.
- Thorfinn's Viking Feast – A Viking lunch for Thorfinn, providing select fans with a Nordic-inspired dining experience at sea.
- Isaac's Victory – Isaac finally one-ups Alexander Hamilton when he's featured on an (wait for it … ) $11 bill!
- Trevor's Hamptons Party – The exclusive "Forever Trevor" '90s-themed Hamptons bash to give Trevor the party of his dreams.
- Sam & Jay's Woodstone Premiere – The world premiere screening event to kick off season two.
Fans can follow @GhostsCBS on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for upcoming specifics on the campaign, and use #SummerOfGhosts to join in the fun.
Season two of the critically acclaimed #1 new comedy/series and breakout hit GHOSTS will premiere in its new time slot at 8:30 PM on Thursdays on CBS this fall, with repeats airing throughout the summer. The entire first season is available to stream on demand on Paramount+.
GHOSTS stars Rose McIver (Samantha), Utkarsh Ambudkar (Jay), Brandon Scott Jones (Isaac), Richie Moriarty (Pete), Danielle Pinnock (Alberta), Asher Grodman (Trevor), Román Zaragoza (Sasappis), Sheila Carrasco (Flower), Rebecca Wisocky (Hetty) and Devan Chandler Long (Thorfinn). Joe Port and Joe Wiseman are executive producers and showrunners. The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Lionsgate Television and BBC Studios' Los Angeles production arm.
For more information on the CBS Original series GHOSTS, click HERE.
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SANDVIKEN, Sweden, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of the Portugal-based company Frezigest, SGPS ("Frezite"). Frezite's offering primarily consists of made-to-order polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tools for metal and wood applications, with exposure to the automotive, general engineering and aerospace segments. The company will be reported within Walter, a division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
"With the acquisition of Frezite, we take another important step in our shift to growth strategy. We have a clear ambition for our machining solutions business to increase our presence and strengthen our expertise in PCD tooling for lightweight materials," says Stefan Widing, CEO and President of Sandvik.
Frezite enhances Walter's product offering within PCD aluminum products. The company is present in Europe, Mexico and Brazil, and with its speed to market capabilities it improves Walter's value proposition and position as a manufacturer of advanced components in lightweight materials. Frezite's competence and offering of clamping and fixtures solutions will allow Walter to offer turnkey solutions which implies interaction earlier in the customer's value chain. In addition, Frezite adds adjacent revenue potential for Walter in the premium wood and composite segment.
"Frezite provides complementary production capabilities and competence and reinforces our position in the electric and hybrid automotive market. With its solid position within custom PCD tools and competence within interesting adjacent fields, we are very pleased to welcome Frezite to the Group," says Nadine Crauwels, President of Sandvik Machining Solutions.
Frezite, founded in 1978, has around 450 employees and is headquartered in Trofa, Portugal. In 2021, the company generated revenues of approximately SEK 450 million and is expected to grow at a mid-single digit organic growth rate in the medium term. The EBITA margin is slightly dilutive to Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions. Impact on Sandvik's earnings per share will be limited, yet slightly positive. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is expected to close during the third quarter of 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
Stockholm, June 27, 2022
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The convenience of ready-to-cook foods can save time and effort during the hot summer months but eating these types of foods without preparing them as directed on the package can make you sick. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently developed a quiz to help you test your safety knowledge about ready-to-cook foods.
The U.S. has one of the safest food supplies in the world, but foods occasionally do become contaminated somewhere along the food-supply chain, and that includes ready-to-cook foods. Ready-to-cook foods are foods whose packages or labels tell you to cook or bake them, such as frozen pizza, raw refrigerated hashbrown potatoes, and frozen, breaded raw shrimp. A ready-to-cook food that has become contaminated with bacteria or other organisms that could make you sick may look and smell normal.
So if you're eating ready-to-cook foods this summer, make sure you play it safe. Think along the lines of "just in case," and follow the important safety tips outlined in FDA's Ready-to-Cook Foods quiz, including:
- Wash your hands before and after handling any food.
- Follow the cooking instructions on the package to make sure that the food reaches hot enough temperatures all the way through, including the center.
- Microwave according to package instructions. Be sure to use the power level and amount of time specified. Cover the dish and stir the food if the instructions tell you to. Always allow standing time, which completes the cooking, before checking the internal temperature with a food thermometer.
For more food safety tips this summer, review FDA's Tips for Handling Food Safely While Eating Outdoors which outlines how you can protect yourself, your family, and friends during picnic and barbecue season.
Test your safety knowledge with FDA's Ready-to-Cook Foods Quiz and get more food safety tips at FDA's Food Facts for Consumers webpage!
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Treatment with Bryostatin shown to increase blood vessel health, a key factor for prevention and disease reversal
National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored Phase 2b clinical trial of Bryostatin-1 in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients currently underway
NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptogenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPX) ("the Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing regenerative therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, today announced the recent publication of a collaborative peer-reviewed article in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The research, led by Dr. Jarin Hongpaisan of the Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, resulted from a long-standing collaboration with Dr. Daniel Alkon, President and Chief Science Officer of Synaptogenix.
Dr. Alkon commented, "This publication of Bryostatin's new efficacy in a well-respected journal is exciting. Through samples accessed via our collaboration with the NIH-sponsored Harvard brain bank, we were able to identify evidence that brain samples from Alzheimer's patients had deficiencies in vascular micro-vessels. We identified the same deficiency in AD mice and subsequently treated them with Bryostatin. The treatment not only stabilized the decline, but importantly led to an increase in new micro-vessels. This exciting new data showing a quantitative increase in blood vessels in mice offers encouragement for our Phase 2b clinical trial of Bryostatin-1 in AD patients, which is currently underway."
George Perry, Chairman of Synaptogenix's Scientific Advisory Board and Semmes Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology at the University of Texas, recognized for his work on oxidative stress in AD, stated, "Restoration of vascular and oxidative balance now joins synaptic function as Bryostatin's benefits, offering the hope that Bryostatin will cure the key deficits of Alzheimer's disease and aging. These findings support Protein Kinase C epsilon (PKC ε) as a master regulator of aging and Bryostatin as a candidate for prevention and disease reversal."
About Synaptogenix, Inc.
Synaptogenix is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering restorative, novel therapeutics for patients with life-altering neurodegenerative diseases and developmental disorders. Synaptogenix is currently conducting a National Institutes of Health-supported Phase 2b clinical trial of its lead therapeutic candidate Bryostatin-1 in patients suffering from moderately to severe Alzheimer's disease. In addition to AD, preclinical studies have demonstrated Bryostatin-1's regenerative mechanisms of action for the rare disease Fragile X syndrome, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted the drug Orphan Drug Designation for this indication. Other potential indications include multiple sclerosis ("MS"), stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Bryostatin has already undergone testing in more than 1,500 people in cancer studies, thus creating a large safety data base that will further inform clinical trial designs. www.synaptogen.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the continued development of use of Bryostatin-1 for Alzheimer's disease, Fragile X, and other cognitive diseases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. There can be no assurance that the clinical program for Bryostatin-1 will be successful in demonstrating safety and/or efficacy, that we will not encounter problems or delays in clinical development, or that Bryostatin-1 will ever receive regulatory approval or be successfully commercialized. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Additional factors that may influence or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the Company's inability to obtain adequate financing, the significant length of time associated with drug development and related insufficient cash flows and resulting illiquidity, the Company's patent portfolio, the Company's inability to expand its business, significant government regulation of pharmaceuticals and the healthcare industry, lack of product diversification, availability of the Company's raw materials, existing or increased competition, stock volatility and illiquidity, and the Company's failure to implement its business plans or strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.
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The company's annual conference brings together its global community of customers, partners, and technology leaders to learn, share ideas, and draw inspiration in an immersive environment
The flagship event will take place both physically in New York, as well as virtually
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced the theme of its annual flagship MarketplaceLIVE event: 'The Crossroads of the Digital World: Possibilities of a World That Defies Data Gravity', together with the launch of its inaugural virtual technical user conference, DigitalCON.
MarketplaceLIVE 2022 will explore inspiring ideas of what's possible, what's next and what's exciting when we explore the opportunities that data can unlock as customers, partners and technology leaders come together to learn, cross-pollinate ideas, and get inspired in an immersive environment.
Highlights:
- Daniel Burrus, a disruptive innovator, futurist, and distinguished author will give the first keynote of the event focused on turning the data explosion into your biggest competitive advantage with the use of hard trends.
- Keynote speaker Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of WIRED, is at the helm of chasing and understanding the latest technology trends and how they intersect with business. His vigilant journalism and editorial background positions him with a better understanding of the fast-changing business and technology landscape we've recently experienced.
- Digital Realty's CIO, Ed Diver, will talk to Sirius XM's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Joe Inzerillo, about the cross-section between the entertainment industry and data.
- Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo will discuss how the data economy requires a new business architecture with Data Gravity creating the shift to a data-centric architecture, with data at the centre of the integration challenge.
Who:
- Join Digital Realty and engaging leaders from a wide range of businesses and industries as they take the stage to talk about the ground-breaking work they're doing around the world, from using data to solve the global climate crisis to how the value of data is being unlocked.
For the full line-up, click here.
DigitalCON is Digital Realty's first ever virtual technical user conference offering hands-on training and workshops with some of the industry's leading experts. This meetup will explore the practical and hands-on solutions to the leading IT challenges, such as migrating workload, high-density computing, and AI.
Highlights:
- A first look at PlatformDIGITAL® 2.0 before the market launch
- Exclusive access to Digital Realty's new product families, capabilities, and partner solutions to enable hybrid IT and data-centric architectures for enterprises and service providers
- Learn how Atos, AVNET, Dell, HPE, and Rackspace are building global integrated solutions on PlatformDIGITAL®
- Attend interactive sessions with Zscaler and Smoothstack on the latest innovations and best practices in cyber security
- Connect with solution architects in technical 1:1s
- Network with like-minded peers
- Gain access to key executive leadership
Who:
DigitalCON is specifically designed for those at the core of IT development, including solutions architects, engineers, data scientists, developers, and non-sales IT professionals.
For the full line-up, click here.
When: June 13-15, 2022
- Monday, June 13, 2022: Virtual Global Stories – virtual ONLY
- Tuesday, June 14, 2022: DigitalCON – virtual ONLY
- Wednesday, June 15, 2022: MarketplaceLIVE – in-person & virtual
Where: For the first time ever, this year's MarketplaceLIVE will take place using a hybrid format. The first two days will take place virtually at www.marketplacelive.com. The third day will take place virtually and in person at The Glasshouse in New York City.
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Chris Sharp, CTO, Digital Realty
"MarketplaceLIVE is our yearly opportunity to hear from customers, partners and industry professionals about the ground-breaking work they're doing around the world, from using data to solve the global climate crisis to how data is changing the face of sport. Every year I walk away inspired and proud of the work we do to support our customers and partners in their quests to use data to its full potential."
Tony Bishop, SVP, Platform, Growth and Marketing, Digital Realty
"We've made it our mission this year to really illustrate the power of data, and what's possible in a world that defies Data Gravity. Our recently launched Global Data Insights Survey1 clearly demonstrated how data is fast becoming one of the most critical areas of focus for all businesses surveyed. It highlighted the key data-related challenges and opportunities that surround businesses currently and how harnessing the explosion of enterprise data growth globally can lead to immense value for companies of all shapes and sizes."
Additional resources
- For more information about MarketplaceLIVE and why you should attend, please visit https://marketplacelive.com/
- To view the full line-up, click here
- Stay connected: #MPLEvent YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About MarketplaceLIVE 2022
MarketplaceLIVE is the annual premier technology event hosted by Digital Realty where the complete community of cloud and internet stakeholders comes together to learn, share ideas, and gain inspiration in an immersive, global and hybrid environment. This year's event will be held at the Glasshouse in New York City, June 13-15, 2022. This year's hybrid event is a mix of in-person and virtual interaction. Learn more at: https://marketplacelive.com/
Media Contact
Helen Bleasdale
Digital Realty
+1 737 267 6822
hcbleasdale@digitalrealty.com
Investor Relations
Jordan Sadler/ Jim Huseby
Digital Realty
+1 737 281 0101
investorrelations@digitalrealty.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to MarketplaceLIVE and DigitalCON, including speakers and planned events, PlatformDIGITAL®, our Data Gravity Index Survey, projections regarding data gravity, aggregation and exchange and expected growth in digital transformation. For a list and description of risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Increased Federal Funding Leads to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When federal funding for pancreatic research increases, so does the five-year survival rate. That's why the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the leading pancreatic cancer patient advocacy organization, is mobilizing thousands of pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across the country this week to urge their members of Congress to increase the federal research investment for the world's deadliest cancer. This year's asks are to increase the investment in the dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the Department of Defense (DOD) from $15 to $20 million and secure $49 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) base budget, including $7.76 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Pancreatic cancer is the world's toughest cancer and is on track to become the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. It demands urgent action to save lives. Given few effective treatments and no early detection method, research funding continues to be critical in the fight against this challenging disease -- and approximately 80% of funding comes from the federal government.
The good news is, thanks to PanCAN and its advocates, the federal research investment in pancreatic cancer at the NCI has steadily grown over the last two decades. In 1999, when PanCAN was founded, the investment was just $17.7 million. By 2018 (the latest data available), it had grown to $182.1 million. This funding has had a significant impact on the five-year pancreatic cancer survival rate which increased from just 4% in 1999 to more than double at 11% this year. PanCAN and its advocates have an ambitious goal of increasing the five-year survival rate to 20% by 2030.
In order to achieve this goal, this week advocates will ask members of Congress to support increases at both the NIH and NCI as well as the DOD's dedicated Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, created in 2019 as a direct result of PanCAN's advocacy efforts.
"For more than 20 years, PanCAN has been driving the national conversation about the urgent needs of the pancreatic cancer community and successfully advocating for increased federal research investment," said Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president and CEO of PanCAN. "While PanCAN will continue to privately fund leading-edge research across the country, we urge Congress to prioritize this vital research since we cannot accelerate progress and improve patient outcomes without it."
To kick off PanCAN Action Week, PanCAN is hosting Voices in Action, a virtual event where the pancreatic cancer community will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of their advocacy, hear inspiring stories and take actions to make Congress prioritize pancreatic cancer research funding. The special event will be hosted by PanCAN president and CEO, Julie Fleshman and include Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA), writer, director and PanCAN advocate Lisa Niemi Swayze, federally funded pancreatic cancer researcher Dr. Channing Der, and PanCAN advocate from New York, Casey Zmudzinski. The event will take place Monday, June 13 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET and registration is free and open now.
To learn how to take action this week and accelerate progress, go to pancan.org/actionweek2022.
About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) leads the way in accelerating critical progress for pancreatic cancer patients. PanCAN takes bold action by funding life-saving research, providing personalized patient services and creating a community of supporters and volunteers who will stop at nothing to create a world in which all pancreatic cancer patients will thrive.
Media Contact:
Jillian Scholten
Senior Public Relations Manager
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Direct: 310-706-3360
E-mail: jscholten@pancan.org
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PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a way to greatly expand and take personal RC entertainment to a whole new level," said an inventor, from South River, N.J., "so I invented the R C V R. My design would make the operator feel as those he or she is actually inside the RC airplane, car or helicopter."
The invention provides a new RC vehicle with real-time viewing capabilities for the user. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional RC products. As a result, it enhances fun and entertainment. It also could provide added mobility and security capabilities. The invention features a durable and attractive design that is easy to operate so it is ideal for RC enthusiasts. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Philadelphia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PHL-129, 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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12 AAPI Filmmakers Selected for the Annual Program, Collectively Representing Emerging Artists Working Across Fiction and Nonfiction.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian American Foundation ("TAAF") and the non-profit Sundance Institute today announced the launch of the "Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Collab Scholarship" to provide Asian American and Pacific Islander ("AAPI") artists with creative and tactical support to develop their skills and grow professionally. The Fellowship and the Scholarship aim to improve AAPI representation in the film and television industries over the long-term by cultivating AAPI talent and elevating their stories.
The Fellowship and Scholarship are made possible by support from TAAF, through a $400,000 grant provided by its AAPI Giving Challenge partner Panda Express, as well as The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation which will also contribute $140,000 to support the program. Over two years, the funding will provide artists with grants and year-round resources to support the artists and program activities.
"TAAF is helping build the infrastructure needed to increase AAPI representation and storytelling so that our communities can feel a broader sense of belonging in this country," said Norman Chen, CEO at TAAF. "Investing in and empowering AAPI artists is a powerful way of ensuring our stories are seen as part of the fabric of American life and culture. That's why we are thrilled to collaborate with the Sundance Institute and our philanthropic partners to support AAPI artists who deserve the resources and opportunities they need to be leading storytellers in their fields."
The Fellowship will offer six AAPI artists per year a year-round learning experience to advance their professional development in the arts. Through the fellowship, each artist will receive a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support their individual projects, as well as customized support from the Institute based on their goals. TAAF's support will also fund the Sundance scholarships for six emerging AAPI creatives per year. Scholarship recipients will be able to enroll in a live online course focused on their discipline of choice, receive a Creator+ Sundance Collab membership to access the Master Classes in the video library, participate in exclusive networking and community-building events, and receive feedback from Sundance Collab Advisors on their projects.
"Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences are diverse and multifaceted, and creative industries have a significant role to play in properly highlighting these stories through investing in AAPI artists," said Carrie Lozano, Director, Documentary Film and Artist Programs, Sundance Institute. "Our Fellowship in collaboration with TAAF was created for this purpose. The scholarships for Sundance Collab also enable us to further support AAPI artists. The Sundance Institute is grateful for the support of TAAF for helping fuel the creative development of diverse artists in our network."
The artists selected for the inaugural cohort of fellows are:
Vera Brunner-Sung
About the artist: Vera was born in Michigan to parents from Korea and Switzerland. Her films have been screened at festivals and museums around the world including Sundance, Rotterdam, the Whitney Museum, and Ann Arbor Film Festival.
Project: Bitterroot, a film about a Hmong man in Montana who hides the truth about his lost job and failed marriage from his mother. But when she suddenly falls ill, he must finally reckon with his painful past to save them both.
Desdemona Chiang
About the artist: Desdemona is a nationally renowned stage director working in new plays, Shakespeare, and musicals. She is known for her visceral, no-nonsense approach to storytelling, with her distinct point of view as an immigrant and Asian American woman, and a specific interest in international and multilingual stories.
Project: Made in USA, a TV series about a Chinese-American casino host who takes in the pregnant teen daughter of her wealthiest client after getting passed up for a promotion and unexpectedly fired, and turns her home into a birth hotel to regain control of her life.
Shayok Misha Chowdhury
About the artist: Misha is a many-tentacled writer and director. Misha was awarded a Jonathan Larson Grant for musical theater and collaborated on the Grammy-winning album Calling All Dawns. Upcoming: Public Obscenities (Soho Rep & Naatco). Recently: Mukhagni (The Public Theater); Brother, Brother (New York Theatre Workshop); Englandbashi (Ann Arbor Film Festival).
Project: Rheology, a live concert-memoir-physics-symposium about an artist son studying his physicist mother. She studies the strange behavior of sand. Together, they unravel the science—the story—of how things flow.
Tadashi Nakamura
About the artist: Tadashi is an Emmy-winning director and was named one of CNN's Young People Who Rock for being the youngest filmmaker at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and one of the Top Rising Asian American Directors on IMDb. His films include Mele Murals, Jake Shimabukuro: Life On Four Strings, A Song For Ourselves, and Pilgrimage.
Project: Third Act, on its surface, a biopic that explores Robert Nakamura's life and role as the "Godfather of Asian American film," made by his son, Tadashi Nakamura. But with Robert's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, the film poses a complex question: how can a father and son say goodbye?
Neo Sora
About the artist: Neo is a Japanese-American filmmaker working in New York and Tokyo. His short The Chicken (2020) premiered at Locarno International Film Festival 2020. Filmmaker Magazine named Neo one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film in 2020. In 2022, he participated in the Sundance Screenwriters and Directors Lab.
Project: Earthquake, a feature film focused on a rabble-rousing teenager living in near-future Tokyo, where inhabitants await the next big earthquake, who must decide between continuing a life of youthful abandon or losing one of his best friends whose blossoming political consciousness has made him more distant.
Sean Wang
About the artist: Sean is a filmmaker from Fremont, CA, and a 2020 Sundance Ignite Fellow. Most recently, his film, H.A.G.S (Have A Good Summer), was acquired and released by the New York Times. He is currently developing his first feature film, Dìdi (弟弟), which was awarded the SFFILM Rainin Grant.
Project: Dìdi (弟弟), a feature film set in Fremont, CA in 2008. In the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable thirteen-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt and how to love your mom.
Additionally, Sundance is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for this year are:
Georgia Fu
About the artist: Georgia is a Taiwanese American filmmaker interested in thematics surrounding unusual points of connection. Her shorts have been recognized at festivals such as Slamdance, New Orleans Film Festival, Hollyshorts, and LAAPFF. She is currently developing two features, one of which is an adaptation of a story by Edward Yang.
Project: Approximate Joy, a feature film about a young Taiwanese American teenager who decides to run away with her high school history teacher to escape her grief from the sudden death of her father. On the road, she discovers that no matter how far you run, you cannot run away from yourself.
Leomax (Ziyuan) He
About the artist: Leomax received his bachelor's degree in Digital Media Arts and is currently a Film Directing MFA candidate at CalArts. He is an alumnus of Nespresso Talents 2021 and the Artist-in-Residence program of Art Nova 100. He wants to make narratives that have a sober intoxication.
Project: Gungnir, a thesis film set in 2020 Los Angeles, in which the outbreak of COVID-19 accidentally coincides with the birthday wish of a 9 year-old boy, Leo, who wants to stop a Chinese-American girl, Charly, whom he crushes on from going back to China. He thinks the pandemic is due to his wish and panics everyday as he fears others will learn his secret.
Jenna Lam
About the artist: Jenna is a Southeast Asian creative who relishes in business operations and identifying themes in communities' stories to convert into creative projects.
Project: Ambitious, a web series starring an impatient, bold Vietnamese-Cambodian-American girl who navigates her new life as a college-dropout despite her immigrant mother's wishes and plans for her.
Simi Prasad
About the artist: Simi is currently a showrunner's assistant on a new fantasy show for Disney+. Previously, she assisted a feature literary agent at WME. Simi grew up in London, England, though her American accent implies otherwise. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University with degrees in Psychology and Creative Writing.
Project: Changing of the Guard, which is about a mythical world inspired by medieval India. After a dutiful commoner's aunt is executed for failing to prevent the mysterious murder of the king she was sworn to defend, she takes her place as an elite guard to the new authoritarian queen to protect her family from retribution.
Norbert Shieh
About the artist: Norbert is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker and cinematographer whose films explore the subtleties of the everyday. His work thrives with support from Creative Capital, CAAM, BAVC, Logan Nonfiction Program, True/False and Visual Communications. In 2019, Filmmaker Magazine named him as one of 25 New Faces of Independent Film.
Project: Preserves, a feature-length documentary following the lives of those who keep a disappearing agricultural tradition alive through intimate moments between work and their quiet domestic lives. Taking place in Taiwan, the film is a lyrical portrait that explores "table to farm" for the culinary ingredient, suan cai - a pickled mustard green.
Nicole Solis-Sison
About the artist: Nicole is a multi-racial writer, producer and director. She is a founding member of the Undocumented Filmmakers Collective, an organization that tackles inequities facing immigrants in the media field. She is working on a script that explores rejection, acceptance, death, and healing as a young refugee.
Project: Papeles, a coming of age film about two young asylum refugees searching for the ICE agent that saved them.
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As a champion and curator of independent stories, the Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists across storytelling media to create and thrive. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, the Institute's signature Labs, granting, and mentorship programs, dedicated to developing new work, take place throughout the year in the U.S. and internationally. Sundance Collab, a digital community platform, brings a global cohort of working artists together to learn from each other and Sundance Advisors, and connect in a creative space, developing and sharing works in progress. The Sundance Film Festival and other public programs connect audiences and artists to ignite new ideas, discover original voices, and build a community dedicated to independent storytelling. Sundance Institute has supported and showcased such projects as Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), CODA, Flee, Passing, Clemency, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Zola, On the Record, Boys State, The Farewell, Honeyland, One Child Nation, The Souvenir, The Infiltrators, Sorry to Bother You, Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Hereditary, Call Me By Your Name, Get Out, The Big Sick, Mudbound, Fruitvale Station, City So Real, Top of the Lake, Between the World & Me, Wild Goose Dreams and Fun Home. Join Sundance Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — More than two dozen children have died of hunger in the past two months in a single hospital in Somalia. Dr. Yahye Abdi Garun has watched their emaciated parents stumble in from rural areas gripped by the driest drought in decades. And yet no humanitarian aid arrives.
Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, a donor who was preparing to give a half-million dollars to a Somali aid group told its executive director Hussein Kulmiye it was redirecting the money to help Ukrainians instead.
And now, as Somalis fleeing the drought fill more than 500 camps in the city of Baidoa, aid workers make “horrific” choices to help one camp and ignore 10 others, Norwegian Refugee Council Secretary General Jan Egeland said, telling The Associated Press he is “angry and ashamed.” His group’s Ukraine appeal was fully funded within 48 hours, but its Somalia appeal is perhaps a quarter funded as thousands of people die.
The war in Ukraine has abruptly drawn millions of dollars away from other crises. Somalia, facing a food shortage largely driven by the war, might be the most vulnerable. Its aid funding is less than half of last year’s level while overwhelmingly Western donors have sent more than $1.7 billion to respond to the war in Europe. Yemen, Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Congo and the Palestinian territories are similarly affected.
The $2.2 billion appeal for Ukraine is almost 80% funded, according to United Nations data, an “exceptional” level for any crisis at the midway point of the year, said Angus Urquhart, humanitarian and crisis lead for the Development Initiatives consultancy. The smaller appeal for Somalia is just 30% funded.
This year’s global shift in money and attention is perhaps most urgently felt in the Horn of Africa, including Ethiopia and Kenya, where some areas could be declared in famine within weeks. The United States Agency for International Development says regional authorities haven’t seen anything on this scale in well over 100 years. Millions of livestock, families’ source of wealth and nutrition, have died.
People are next.
To the shock of some exhausted Somalis who walk for days through parched landscapes to places like Mogadishu in search of aid, there is often little or none.
Hawa Osman Bilal sat outside her makeshift tent holding the clothes of her daughter Ifrah, who like many vulnerable Somalis died after the difficult journey to seek help.
“She was skinny and emaciated, and she died in front of me,” Bilal said. The girl was buried nearby, one in a growing number of tiny graves.
The crowded camp’s caretaker, Fadumo Abdulkadir Warsame, told the AP that about 100 families had arrived in the past week alone, swelling the population to 1,700 families. There is no food to give them. “The only thing we can afford for them is bread and black tea,” he said. “There is no aid from the donors yet.”
At a nearby storeroom run by the local organization Peace and Development Action, supported by the U.N. World Food Program, the stock has shriveled. “The world has turned its back on Somalia to focus on Ukraine,” manager Shafici Ali Ahmed said.
The White House acknowledged the problem in a June 28 statement on global food security, saying that “while the entire globe will continue to be affected by Russia’s actions, the most immediate needs will present in the Horn of Africa,” where Somalia once sourced 90% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine but now struggles to find supplies amid soaring prices.
“We’re really trying to stave off mass deaths at this point,” Sarah Charles, assistant to the administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, told the AP, adding that “unfortunately, the nature of these crises is such that they go slow and then go very fast.”
Nimo Hassan, director of the Somalia NGO Consortium, and several others said they believe donor countries’ representatives on the ground understand the urgency, but decision-makers in capitals like Brussels and London appear distracted by the war in Europe.
“They’re not saying openly, ‘We’re focused on Ukraine,’ but you can see what they’re doing in Ukraine,” Hassan said. “It should be based on need, not a political decision, you know?”
Less than 30% of the new arrivals at camps for those fleeing drought in Somalia were receiving immediate food or other assistance as of April, the U.N. humanitarian agency has said.
“Not all emergencies are born equal,” said Victor Aguayo, the UNICEF director of nutrition and child development, speaking from the Somali region of Ethiopia, where he reported a “very significant increase” in the number of children under 2 with severe wasting.
“Some emergencies all of a sudden grab the attention,” Aguayo said, adding that UNICEF is not receiving enough money to contain the Horn of Africa crisis as 1.8 million children need urgent treatment.
The World Food Program, like UNICEF, must shift limited resources from preventing acute hunger to focusing on the desperately hungry. That means more than a half-million children under 2 in Somalia have lost prevention help “at the peak of famine prevention efforts,” WFP spokesman Altan Butt said.
Across Somalia, where a weak humanitarian response to the 2010-12 drought was in part to blame as a quarter-million people died, humanitarian workers watch this one with fear as a fifth straight rainy season might fail for the first time in memory.
The southern district of Dollow near Ethiopia is “overwhelmed” by new arrivals, and at least 40 people died from April through June, district commissioner Mohamed Hussein Abdi said. Displaced people now outnumber residents.
At mother-child health centers in Somalia’s northern Puntland region, nearly every other patient was severely malnourished, said Justus Liku, a food security adviser with the aid group CARE.
“We can see places where there’s not a drop of water,” said Ahmed Nasir, deputy director of Save Somali Women and Children, speaking to the AP from the field. “If those people in decision-making offices could see what we see now, they would just release the funds immediately.”
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Anna reported from Nairobi, Kenya and Kyiv, Ukraine. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ukraines-shadow-deadly-crises-like-somalia-starved-of-aid/ | 2022-07-05T10:33:36Z |
ISIS ‘Beatles’ cell member Alexanda Kotey sentenced to life in prison
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN
A member of the ISIS terror cell nicknamed the “Beatles” was sentenced to life in prison on Friday by US District Judge T. S. Ellis in Alexandria, Virginia, after gut-wrenching statements in court from family members of victims.
Alexanda Kotey had pleaded guilty in September to taking part in a hostage scheme that led to the deaths of American, Japanese and British citizens in Syria. As part of his plea, Kotey will be transferred to the UK, where members of his family live, to serve the rest of his term after serving 15 years in the US.
“You get a life sentence,” Ellis said, for what he called “about the most serious crimes that can be committed.”
After handing down Kotey’s sentence, Ellis said he hoped it would serve as a deterrence to future terror groups. “We don’t give up,” he said of the US government. “We will look for you. We will find you.”
Before Kotey’s sentencing, 12 family members of the victims and two former hostages of the group gave gut-wrenching statements in court of their loss and continued struggles in the wake of the tragedy — at times speaking directly to Kotey and his co-defendant El Shafee Elsheikh, who had been convicted by a jury in the same courtroom weeks earlier.
“I wake up hearing my dad’s screams,” Bethany Haines, the daughter of British aid worker David Haines — who was beheaded by ISIS in 2014 — told the court. “I often wonder, will I ever be happy? … Will I ever be normal again?”
“Open your eyes and look at me,” Shirley Sotloff, the mother of American journalist Steven Sotloff, who was held hostage by the group and eventually executed on video, told Elsheikh, who sat across the courtroom. “The pain is beyond words,” she said, adding that the video of her son’s murder “continues to be replayed with the click of a button for millions to see.”
“You and your war of terror have taken everything from us,” she told Kotey and Elsheikh.
Other family members of the victims spoke about how they still don’t know where the remains of their children, fathers and spouses are.
“We need to find Kayla and how she died,” said Marsha Mueller, the mother of Kayla Mueller. Her daughter was held hostage by the group and, according to prosecutors, was raped by ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before being killed by the terror group. ISIS claims she died in a Jordanian airstrike.
“I hope she knows how proud we are of her,” Mueller said.
Michael Foley, the brother of American journalist James Foley, who was also killed by the group, spoke of his brother’s lasting legacy and how “in many ways (James is) more alive than ever” through the example he set, and the foundation and work done in his honor.
While some family members spoke of forgiving the two men, others said they simply could not.
“I will not hate you. … I choose to let my heart be broken open, not broken apart,” Paula Kassig, the mother of US aid worker Peter Kassig, told the pair.
Dragana Haines, the wife of David Haines, a British aid worker who was taken hostage and killed by ISIS, told Kotey and Elsheikh she hoped they lived to be 200 years old so they could watch their own family members die.
“For all I care, you can live long and suffer,” she said.
Two Syrians and former hostages of the group also spoke, telling the men that their actions did not reflect the religion of Islam and were no different from the actions of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
“Don’t you ever think you” fought against the regime, one of the former hostages, who asked CNN not to reveal his name for the safety of his family in Syria, told the two men. “You destroyed my country. … None of the Syrians will forgive you.”
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DETROIT (AP) — Four people were shot, three fatally, by a man who appeared to be firing at people randomly over a roughly 2 1/2-hour period Sunday morning in Detroit, police said.
Police arrested the unidentified suspect Sunday evening after and hourslong manhunt with help from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Detroit Police Chief James White said tips led officers to the suspect, but did not release further information.
“Thank you to the hard working men and women of the DPD that put themselves in harm’s way each day. Also, a big thank you to our law enforcement partners,” the department said on its Facebook page Sunday night.
White said police traced all four shootings to one firearm and believe there is one shooter. He said investigators don’t believe there was any connection between the victims, noting one person was walking a dog and another waiting for a bus when they were shot.
He said police discovered a woman in her 40s who had been shot multiple times around 4:45 a.m. on Sunday. While officers were investigating that fatal shooting, a witness reported a 28-year-old man had been shot multiple times nearby, White said.
A third victim, a woman in her 40s, was found in the area around 6:50 a.m. She died after being shot multiple times, police said.
Around 7:10 a.m., an elderly man reported he saw a man peering into vehicles. When the elderly man told the person to get away from the cars, the gunman fired at the elderly man, who was shot once and survived, police said. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-detroit-police-search-for-gunman-in-fatal-random-shootings/ | 2022-08-29T09:39:49Z |
RCPD searches for leads in fraud, theft cases involving Apple products
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County Police are looking for leads in separate fraud and theft cases that both involved Apple products.
The Riley County Police Department says at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, officers were called to the 700 block of Crestwood Dr. with reports of fraud.
Officers said the victim, a 33-year-old female, reported that a 33-year-old female suspect had used her credit card to purchase more than $1,100 worth of Apple products.
About 45 minutes later, around 5:15 p.m., officers said they were then called to the 1400 block of Watson Pl. with reports of theft. When they arrived, they said a 22-year-old female had reported that her Macbook Pro was stolen after it had been delivered to her apartment.
RCPD said the estimated dollar loss in the second case was around $1,400.
RCPD has not confirmed if the two incidents are related.
Anyone with information about the crimes should call RCPD at 785-537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-537-7777.
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Florida man pleads guilty to role in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida Panhandle man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony charge related to storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.
Andrew William Griswold, 33, of Niceville, pleaded guilty to a civil disorder charge in District of Columbia federal court, according to court records. He faces up to five years in prison at a July 13 sentencing hearing.
Griswold was arrested in Pensacola in March 2021.
According to court documents, Griswold joined with others objecting to Democratic President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory over former Republican President Donald Trump. A mob attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying election results, authorities said. Five people died in the violence.
According to the criminal complaint, Griswold was with a crowd of rioters outside the Capitol’s East Rotunda doors that pushed its way past police and into the building. Once inside, Griswold made his way to the Gallery of the Senate. After leaving the building, Griswold spoke with a reporter and said, “We took the building. They couldn’t stop us,” and “Don’t mess with us. Back off. This is our country. We showed ‘em today. We took it. They ran. And hid.”
Since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 775 people have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, officials said. More than 245 people have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.
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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Kastenek of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. recovers $1.5 million for client William Davison during litigation.
On August 27, 2019, William Davison was closing a large, industrial-size gate when the gate fell off its tracks and on top of him, pinning him to the ground. Davison's femur was broken immediately. He was stuck under the gate until a bystander heroically lifted the 737-pound metal gate off him. Davison laid there until the ambulance arrived.
Davison was transported to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery to repair his fractured femur. He remained hospitalized for nine days. Unfortunately, however, he developed pain in his neck and low back, which ultimately required two additional surgeries.
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. was tasked with determining who oversaw the maintenance, repairs, and safety of the gate. Their investigation revealed there were prior mechanical issues with the gate, which supported the legal theory of the gate being in a dangerous condition at the time it fell on Davison.
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. tirelessly put pressure on the defense to secure a $1.5 million for their client.
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BOSTON (AP) — David Carle was an incoming freshman at Denver when he was diagnosed with a heart condition that ended his playing career. The Pioneers honored his scholarship anyway, and kept him on the team as an assistant coach.
Now the head coach at just 32, Carle rewarded the school for its decision in the Frozen Four final Saturday night when he guided Denver to a 5-1 victory over Minnesota State and its record-tying ninth NCAA hockey championship.
“Denver hockey and the university has done a lot for me,” Carle said, his suit still drenched from the sports drink his players dumped on him during the on-ice postgame celebration. “That responsibility does not fall on me lightly. I owe a lot of what I have in my life to this place. This program is very special; it means the world to me.”
Ryan Barrow and Mike Benning scored less than three minutes apart to give Denver the lead, and the Pioneers awakened with five goals in the third period to rally from a 1-0 deficit. Massimo Rizzo added another goal with 6:26 to play, and Brett Stapley and Cameron Wright had empty-netters 30 seconds apart.
Magnus Chrona stopped 27 shots for the Pioneers (31-9-1). They won their first championship since 2017 and improved to 9-3 in title games — including the last four in a row.
“You come to Denver to win national championships,” said Barrow, a fifth-year senior who set a school record by playing in his 168th game.
“I came the year after they won it,” he said. “You hear all their stories about winning the national championship and you picture winning one yourself. I can’t tell you how many times I watched the 2017 pump-up video of them winning the ‘natty.’ It will be pretty sweet to watch my own now.”
Two nights after eliminating Michigan in the Frozen Four semifinal, Denver joined the Wolverines as the only schools with nine championships.
“It certainly was a goal, to get to nine,” said Carle, who is the fourth-youngest coach to win an NCAA title. “The ultimate goal is to get to 10, I will tell you. Winning Thursday against Michigan, the team at nine, was a huge step in that direction. And obviously tonight is an even bigger step.”
The game matched the top two offensive teams in the nation, but from the moment Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask dropped the ceremonial first puck, the emphasis was on defense.
Minnesota State (38-6) took a 1-0 lead on Sam Morton’s first-period goal and dominated — outshooting Denver 18-8 in the first 40 minutes. That was still the only goal until there were five minutes gone in the third, when Barrow slid a rebound of Benning’s shot through the legs of Hobey Baker Award winner Dryden McKay.
Forty seconds later, Morton was sent off for tripping; he had just returned to the ice and crossed into the defensive zone when Benning one-timed it into the net to give the Pioneers the lead. Benning also had two assists in the semifinal, including on the overtime winner, and was selected the Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player.
Rizzo made it 3-1 and, when McKay was pulled for an extra skater with about 3:30 left, Stapley and Wright clinched it.
McKay made 15 saves for Minnesota State, which led the nation in wins and had won 18 in a row since Jan. 14.
“Once we gave up the first one, I thought we started leaking oil a little bit and couldn’t stop the bleeding,” Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings said. “It’s a spot we hadn’t been in in a while, and I don’t think we managed it very well. They smelled some blood in the water and they were incredibly aggressive and they were rewarded for that.” | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/denver-beats-minnesota-st-5-1-claims-9th-ncaa-hockey-title/ | 2022-04-10T19:05:55Z |
Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids
By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer
Moderna on Thursday asked U.S. regulators to authorize low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 6, a long-awaited move toward potentially opening shots for millions of tots by summer.
Frustrated families are waiting impatiently for a chance to protect the nation’s littlest kids as all around them people shed masks and other public health precautions — even though highly contagious coronavirus mutants continue to spread.
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers — albeit not as effectively during the omicron surge as earlier in the pandemic.
“There is an important unmet medical need here with these youngest kids,” Dr. Paul Burton, Moderna’s chief medical officer, told The Associated Press. Two kid-size shots “will safely protect them. I think it is likely that over time they will need additional doses. But we’re working on that.”
Now, only children ages 5 or older can be vaccinated in the U.S., using rival Pfizer’s vaccine, leaving 18 million younger tots unprotected.
Moderna’s vaccine isn’t the only one in the race. Pfizer is soon expected to announce if three of its even smaller-dose shots work for the littlest kids, months after the disappointing discovery that two doses weren’t quite strong enough.
Whether it’s one company’s shots or both, FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said the agency will “move quickly without sacrificing our standards” in deciding if tot-sized doses are safe and effective.
While questions are swirling about what’s taking so long, Marks pointedly told lawmakers this week that the FDA can’t evaluate a product until a manufacturer completes its application. FDA will publicly debate the evidence with its scientific advisers before making a decision, and Marks said multiple meetings would be set to cover several expected applications.
“It’s critically important that we have the proper evaluation so that parents will have trust in any vaccines that we authorize,” Marks told a Senate committee.
If FDA clears vaccinations for the littlest, next the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would have to recommend who needs them — all tots or just those at higher risk from COVID-19.
Many parents are desperate for whichever vaccine gets to the scientific finish line first.
“We’ve been kind of left behind as everybody else moves on,” said Meagan Dunphy-Daly, a Duke University marine biologist whose 6-year-old daughter is vaccinated — but whose 3-year-old and 18-month-old sons are part of Pfizer’s trial.
The family continues to mask and take other precautions until it’s clear if the boys got real vaccine or dummy shots. If it turns out they weren’t protected in the Pfizer study and Moderna’s shots are cleared first, Dunphy-Daly said she’d seek them for her sons.
“I will feel such a sense of relief when I know my boys are vaccinated and that the risk of them getting a serious infection is so low,” she said.
Some parents even have urged the government to let families choose shots before all the evidence is in.
“This strain of COVID feels almost impossible to dodge,” Dana Walker, a mother of an 8-month-old, tearfully told a CDC meeting last week. “Cut red tape and allow parents to protect their kids.”
The FDA will face some complex questions.
In a study of kids ages 6 months through 5 years, two Moderna shots — each a quarter of the regular dose — triggered high levels of virus-fighting antibodies, the same amount proven to protect young adults, Burton said. There were no serious side effects, and the shots triggered fewer fevers than other routine vaccinations.
But the vaccine proved between about 40% and 50% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 during the trial. Burton blamed the omicron variant’s ability to partially evade vaccine immunity, noting that unboosted adults showed similarly less effectiveness against milder omicron infections. While no children became severely ill during the study, he said high antibody levels are a proxy for protection against more serious illness — and the company will test a child booster dose.
Another issue: So far in the U.S., Moderna’s vaccine is restricted to adults. Other countries have expanded the shot to kids as young as 6. But months ago the FDA cited concern about a rare side effect, heart inflammation, in teen boys, and it hasn’t ruled on Moderna’s earlier pediatric applications.
Burton said the FDA may consider its vaccine for children of all ages — but also might open it first to the youngest kids who have no other option. He said safety data from millions of older children given Moderna vaccinations abroad should help reassure parents.
While COVID-19 generally isn’t as dangerous in youngsters as adults, some do become severely ill or even die. About 475 children younger than 5 have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic’s start, according to the CDC, and child hospitalizations soared at omicron’s peak.
Yet it’s not clear how many parents intend to vaccinate the youngest kids. Less than a third of children ages 5 to 11 have had two vaccinations, and 58% of those ages 12 to 17.
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Heavy rain drenches Dallas, flooding roadways
(Gray News) - A summer’s worth of rain fell in Dallas in less than 24 hours.
The National Weather Service says the city has gotten more than seven inches of rain since Sunday afternoon.
Heavy rain across the Dallas-Fort Worth area is causing streets to flood and submerging vehicles, as officials warn motorists to stay off the roads.
The deluge brought flash flooding, and some people had to be rescued overnight.
Emergency officials say they are responding to dozens of locations with high water on the roads, the Associated Press reported.
The water was also entering people’s homes. A woman took to social media to chronicle the water in the apartment she had just moved into.
“OK, Hi internet, I’m freaking out. My apartment is literally flooding. I just woke up. I don’t know should I call 911? What do I do?” Brittany Taylor said.
Daniel Huckaby, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says the area is “pretty much ground zero for the heaviest rain overnight.”
Huckaby notes that with so much concrete in urban areas, “there’s just only so much that the drain systems can handle.”
The area averages between seven and eight inches of rain during the summer months of June, July and August, combined.
It comes amid a “flash drought” that has developed over what had been an extremely dry first half of 2022 for the state.
The drought monitor summary said the big storm is essentially erasing the rainfall deficits in Dallas, although large deficits remain for other areas of the state.
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BELTON — Retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West was the featured speaker Saturday at a Memorial Day Muster at Sendero Shooting Sports, 3360 W. U.S. Highway 190 in Belton.
Open to veterans, active-duty military and their families, the muster included fellowship, food and tribute to fallen veterans.
“Memorial Day should be a time to remember those who gave the ‘last full measure of devotion’ rather than just a day of barbecue, sales and pool openings,” West said.
Jonathan Dobbs of Stewart, Fla., was the point of contact for the event sponsor, the Committee to Support and Defend, a national organization based in Naples, Fla. Made up of former military members, the committee seeks to support constitutional freedom and to protect the “integrity of our most cherished civil right — free and fair elections,” its website reads.
“We’re just trying to celebrate veterans’ service,” Dobbs said. “We want to thank them.”
Chad McLean, owner of the shooting range, said he previously held an event for the committee and that West, its executive director, chose the range for the muster.
The range has been in operation for about two years, he said, and has indoor archery, rifle and pistol ranges.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Motorcycle Group Unit 14, of VFW Post No. 4008 in Belton, was represented at the muster by Karl Gawron, a member, and Chris Campbell, the chaplain.
They pointed out a memorial table in the dining area, which was set up under a tent in the range’s front parking lot. There were different symbols on the table commemorating military members not present, specifically prisoners of war and those missing in action, Campbell said. An empty table setting for one person was “meant for all that we’re remembering today,” he said.
“It’s an honor to be able to participate in memory of those who have given their lives for our freedom,” he said.
Sean and Judy Casperson, whose son Landon was in the color guard, said they came because they really like West.
They’ve heard his speeches before, Sean said. “And it’s also to bring Landon out here to show appreciation for Memorial Day.”
“It’s also to learn life lessons from the Boy Scouts,” Judy said.
Live music was provided by recording artist Frank Giovetti of Nashville, Tenn. He is touring the nation and sings “a little bit of everything.”
Accompanying himself on the guitar, he included patriotic songs to honor the veterans, he said.
On Spotify and Apple Music, he covers other artists and also writes a lot of his own songs, he said. There’s more about him at frankgiovetti.com. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_1a16064a-dfcf-11ec-ad1b-47d1a354fe46.html | 2022-05-30T07:22:37Z |
STOCKHOLM, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Information about the business
OXE Marine AB (publ) has, after several years of development, constructed the OXE Diesel, the world's first diesel outboard engine in the high-power segment. OXE Diesel has a unique belt driven propulsion system that allows a hydraulic multi-friction gearbox to be mounted. This means that the engine can handle significantly higher loads than a traditional outboard engine. OXE's OXE diesel has a horizontally mounted engine as opposed to a traditional outboard with a vertically mounted engine.
All products developed by OXE are built on the core value of Engineering the Future. The OXE Diesel product line is no exception. Utilizing modern diesel powerheads from the automotive industry, heavy duty gearbox design and patented belt transmission system provides for robust outboards with inboard features and high torque capacity.
OXE Marine AB is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market, ISIN SE0009888613. The global outboard market has long been dominated by gasoline engines, but with a diesel engine you get a stronger and, above all, a more fuel-efficient engine.
Significant events during the financial year
OXE Marine AB (the "Company") announced the following significant events during the year:
- The Company initiated the relocation of assembly of OXE125-200 which was commenced by ONM in Albany (GA, USA).
- The Company's Board of Directors resolved to appoint Magnus Grönborg as CEO and to reorganize its management team by appointing the previous CEO Myron Mahendra as EVP Business Development, Sales and Marketing. In addition, the Chairman of the board Anders Berg increased his operational focus on the Company by assuming a supportive operational role with the management team.
- The Company's first units of OXE300 assembled and shipped from PanLink's Polish site in Tczew.
- The Company announced outcome of incentive program 2021/2025 and additional transfer of warrants of series 2019:2.
- The Company carried out a directed share issue of SEK 22.8m.
- The Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Diesel Outboards and Outdoor Network Manufacturing's US distribution and manufacturing business. The purchase price of USD 10.8 million, was financed through a share issue in kind to the selling entity Powersports Plus LLC (an Outdoor Network Group Company), making them the largest shareholder in OXE. The transaction was completed on 16 February 2022.
- During December and in conjunction with the transaction it was announced that Magnus Grönborg decided to step-down as CEO. Magnus served as CEO until 16 February 2022 and will focus on strategic projects. Anders Berg took on the role of CEO as of 16 February 2022 and continues the outstanding work that Magnus has done.
Future prospects
OXE Marine's future growth is dependent on the Company developing and producing sustainable products. The Company continues to explore new technologies, including electric and hybrid solutions with the aim to be at the forefront of outboard marine technology. The Company continues to develop an organization that works in a structured and efficient way with quality and innovation. Additionally, with the acquisition of Diesel Outboards, OXE strengthened its position in the US market, creating a direct to market model, gaining access to end-user, dealer, governmental and OEM networks. This, in combination with new ongoing development projects, supports management's assessment that demand will continue to be strong from the market.
NOTE: The English version is a translation of the Swedish version, for any inconsistencies in the translation refer to the Swedish version.
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For further information, please contact:
Anders Berg, CEO, anders.berg@oxemarine.com, +46 70 358 91 55
Jonas Wikström, Chair of the board, jonas.wikstrom@oxemarine.com, +46 70 753 65 66
OXE Marine AB (publ) (NASDAQ STO: OXE) has, after several years of development, constructed the OXE Diesel, the world's first diesel outboard engine in the high-power segment. The Company's unique patented engine-to-propulsion power transmission solutions have led to high demand for the Company's engines worldwide.
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LONDON (AP) — The ATP is teaming up with You Can Play, a group working to increase LGBTQ inclusion in sports, after 75% of players who participated in a survey by the men’s tennis tour said they had heard other players use homophobic slurs.
The tour announced Friday that it is launching a multiyear education partnership with You Can Play, which has worked with the NHL, MLS and NASCAR.
The ATP’s anonymous, online survey was distributed to hundreds of players last year; 65 responded. Some also agreed to be interviewed.
The ATP said its findings “indicated a strong fear of rejection, isolation from others on tour, and loneliness as being likely barriers to LGBTQ+ players publicly disclosing their sexuality to others.”
There are no openly gay athletes in men’s tennis currently.
The tour said a majority of participants “were supportive of ATP taking action to combat homophobia.”
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Men Cut Handwashing Frequency in Half During Past Two Years
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hand Hygiene Day coming up, Bradley Corporation is sharing gender insights from its annual Healthy Handwashing Survey™. In general, women and men often diverge when it comes to sudsing up.
Throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022, Bradley Corp. conducted its survey several times to explore Americans' handwashing habits, concerns about the coronavirus and flu and their use of public restrooms.
Not surprisingly, during the early days of the pandemic, the survey found both sexes elevated their hand hygiene. Results of the April 2020 Healthy Handwashing Survey showed each gender increased their handwashing frequency, washed more thoroughly and took more time to cleanse their hands.
Flash forward to 2022 and the survey revealed that men had drastically reduced their handwashing frequency by cutting it in half. Men went from a high-water mark of washing their hands approximately 10 times a day in April 2020 to five times a day in 2022. Women also reduced their frequency but not as significantly. Women went from 11 times a day in 2020 to eight times a day in 2022.
In addition, the 2022 survey charted a troubling increase in the rinse-and-run phenomenon. In the early days of the pandemic, 36% of men and 18% of women said they skipped soaping up. Now, two years later, nearly half of men (49%) and nearly a third of women (32%) confess they've shortchanged the handwashing process with a quick rinse.
While men may be backsliding more than women in some areas, they are outperforming the fairer sex in the final step of hand hygiene. When it comes to hand drying, 70% of men said they're drying their hands more completely these days in contrast to 63% of women who are doing so.
However, the genders were fairly aligned in two areas. When asked whether they would continue their handwashing diligence post pandemic, 52% of women and 47% of men said they planned to stick with their more aggressive routine. Men and women were also similar in how news coverage of flu outbreaks, Covid-19 and new strains of the virus impacted their handwashing behavior. 42% of women and 39% of men said it had a significant effect on their actions.
"Handwashing is a quick and easy health step that should be vigorously maintained year-round," says Jon Dommisse, director of strategy and corporate development for Bradley Corp. "It takes just 20 seconds and is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs and illness."
This year, the annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. queried 1,035 American adults Jan. 10-21. Participants were from around the country and were fairly evenly split between men (46%) and women (54%).
For more information, visit www.bradleycorp.com/handwashing.
For 100 years, Bradley has created the most advanced, coordinated commercial washrooms and comprehensive emergency safety solutions that make public environments hygienic and safe. Dedicated to innovating healthy handwashing technologies, Bradley is the industry's leading source for the most sanitary multi-function touchless handwashing and drying fixtures. Washroom accessories, partitions, solid plastic lockers, as well as emergency safety fixtures and electric tankless heaters for industrial applications round out its product offerings. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wis., USA, Bradley serves commercial, institutional and industrial building markets worldwide. www.bradleycorp.com.
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Animoca Brands, Riot Games, YGG, Unity Make Up Advisory Board
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fashion League, the first free web3 play-and-own game designed to create a mobile fashion empire, today announced that they are partnering with Concept Art House (CAH), a leading publisher for some of the world's most recognizable NFTs and video game art, to create animation, characters and NFTs for a new era in fashion-and-own gaming that is launching in beta end of this year and going live in Q1 2023.
The interactive RPG game experience will allow users to build their own virtual brand and become the star of their respective fashion empire by building and expanding their own clothing store and becoming virtual 3D fashion designers with the chance to even become NFT creators.
According to the 2021 Mobile Game Taxonomy Report, female gamers are more likely to play games on mobile as 60% of new players joining are women. In addition, 49% of gamers are women and there is close to a 50/50 split among male and female NFT holders aged 18-35. Fashion League will strive to provide the next era for fashion and design, serving as a platform for brands to display their products to an avid and loyal consumer base; and reward NFT owners and token holders, creating a virtual commercial hub.
"Fashion League brings co-creation to a whole new level and wraps it in a fun and creative game where everyone can build their own virtual brand and become the owner of their digital assets. This is the perfect way to bring Web3 mass adoption forward. We are very excited that we are doing this together with CAH," said Theresia Le Battistini, CEO and founder of Fashion League.
"The statistics speak for themselves. Women will be a major force in bringing all that Web3 has to offer to life, and Fashion League has zoned in on the perfect audience with a first-to-market experience that we are thrilled to be a part of," said James Zhang, CEO of Concept Art House.
Fashion League will release playable and tradable NFTs launching this fall and ongoing NFT ownership benefits include:
- Early access to land sales and future minting events
- Early access to game builds
- Exclusive in-game features and bonus rewards
- Passive income with staking, lending out, collecting shop rent from other players and more
An Advisory Board made up of industry leaders in fashion, gaming and crypto will provide strategic counsel to help advance Fashion League's mission to be the preeminent web3 fashion experience – where gamers, fashion enthusiasts and brands mesh to define a metaverse centered around fashion and brand. The Board members are Beryl Li, YGG; Zanna Rassi, Milk Makeup & E! News; Charles Tigges, Unity; Thomas Vu, former Riot Games, and Robby Yung, Animoca Brands.
Fashion League presents a new era of fashion gaming in the metaverse and brings its users a unique virtual experience. This play-and-earn game simulates a mobile fashion shop where players can build and expand their own clothing store and become virtual 3D fashion designers. Users can design, sell, trade and rent their creations to other players, participate in design competitions and create their own fashion NFTs. Virtual money is earned through the different game modes and can be converted into crypto during conversion events. To learn more, visit https://playfashionleague.io join their Discord and follow Fashion League on Instagram and Twitter.
Since 2007, Concept Art House (CAH) has provided art and support for many of the top gaming and entertainment companies in the world. It has shipped over 1,000 games and collectibles with the world's most influential brands. With those deep roots in gaming, including franchises such as ROBLOX and Fortnite, CAH has evolved to focus solely on NFTs and has successfully pivoted to play a major role in the creation of web3 and the metaverse ecosystem. To that end, CAH has created NFTs for Frank Miller's Sin City, UFC, the International Olympics Committee (IOC), the NFL, and Gucci. CAH is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Shanghai and Chengdu. Its partners and investors include Dapper Labs, Gala Games, and Animoca Brands.
Website: www.conceptarthouse.com
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Concept Art House: Matt Yemma, myemma@peaksstrategies.com
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TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 17, the nano-MBA Program joined GLOBIS University's lineup of cutting-edge business education services. The first course, Leadership and Career Vision, will start on October 29 and run for six weeks.
The nano-MBA takes a unique approach to business education, compacting study for partial MBA credit (0.5 credits per course) which is then transferable to the Full-Time MBA or Part-Time and Online MBA programs at GLOBIS University. Students of the nano-MBA will also have limited access to the online learning platform GLOBIS Unlimited to hone skills relevant to the course.
GLOBIS nano-MBA Curriculum
The nano-MBA includes a variety of educational media to enhance the study experience: live classes, videos, comprehension exercises with AI feedback, and reflection sessions. Comprehension exercises with AI feedback were developed by GLOBIS specifically for this program, further enabling students to practice solving real-life business problems. Lecturers provide tailored feedback for deeper insights into targeted frameworks and management methodologies.
As technology accelerates business on a global scale, upskilling is more important than ever. The GLOBIS nano-MBA provides a way for future business leaders to meet this challenging new environment head on.
Course Structure
Week 1:
- Live class
- Video: Basic theory & concepts
- Comprehension exercises (with AI feedback)
- Review & reflection
Weeks 2 to 4:
- Video: Basic theory & concepts
- Video: Real-world applications
- Comprehension exercises (with AI feedback)
- Review & reflection
- Group work
Week 5:
- Comprehension exercises (with AI feedback)
- Video: Basic theory & concepts
- Video: Real-world applications
- Capstone case
- Review & reflection
- Group work
Week 6:
- Live class
- Comprehension exercises (with AI feedback)
- Review & reflection
- Group work
Pricing + Enrollment
Course fee: $350 (no enrollment fee)
Scholarship: Up to 50% of course fee*
Duration: 6 weeks
Credit: 0.5 credits
Start date: October 29, 2022
Campus: Online
More information: https://nano-mba.globis.ac.jp/courses/
* Scholarships are merit-based, allocated to students whose finances would restrict their ability to participate otherwise. Applications are a part of the main application process.
Course: Leadership and Career Vision
Faculty: Adam Gordon
Summary: Learn key concepts of leadership to help your organization and your members grow, as well as reflect on your career as a leader.
Start date: October 29, 2022
Registration deadline: October 15, 2022
Duration: October 29 to December 9, 2022
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Industry-leading customer support for ftwilliam.com recognized as winner in the Customer Service and Success Team of the Year category
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that ftwilliam.com's (FTW) outstanding customer service has earned a gold Globee Award in the 7th Annual 2022 American Best in Business Awards.
ftwilliam.com is a leading provider of software and services to retirement plan service providers, which offers modern, cloud-based employee benefits software, including retirement plan documents, government forms, compliance testing, and reporting and distribution tracking. FTW is the market leader in Form 5500 software based on DOL/5500 filings. FTW's customers include eight of the ten largest retirement plan administration firms and seven of the top ten accounting firms in the US.
ftwilliam.com's industry-leading customer support differentiates it from competitors in the market and is the major reason for FTW's high NPS (Net Promoter Score). Other key differentiators for FTW relative to its competitors are: 100% SaaS; easy-to-use and intuitive software; and full integration between modules leading to greater efficiency and profitability for retirement plan service providers. All customer support team members have professional industry credentials from retirement plan industry associations, and their proven retirement plan expertise is another reason for FTW's high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
"Our customer support team is the reason behind FTW's continued success, and we are honored they were recognized for a Globee," said Rocco Impreveduto, Vice President of Transactional, Retirement and eCommerce at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "As we continue scaling our expert solutions, FTW's customer support team will remain committed to providing top-notch support and expert assistance to our customers."
The American Best in Business Awards are open to all organizations with at least one or more offices in the United States of America. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. – large to small and startups, government, public and private, for-profit, and non-profit – are eligible to submit nominations to the American Best in Business Awards in a wide range of categories honoring achievement in every aspect of business + work life. More than 70 judges from a wide spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.
See the complete list of 2022 winners here: https://globeeawards.com/american-business-awards/winners/
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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Betting on Change: Horseracing long plagued with scandals and equine fatalities
A new federal law long championed by racing insiders hopes to make the sport cleaner and safer
PARIS, Kentucky (InvestigateTV/Gray News) – Long before a string of catastrophic horse deaths at a racetrack in California made headlines and a federal indictment of more than two dozen horseracing insiders rocked the sport, the owner of one of the most famed thoroughbreds was advocating for change.
In 1982, Penny Chenery, the owner of Triple Crown winner Secretariat, was calling for an end to performance-altering drugs in the sport. Horses, she told a Congressional committee, should run only “on their courage.”
It’s taken decades of scandal and the fierce advocacy of the hundreds of owners, breeders, veterinarians and others for the federal government to act.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) takes effect in July and is designed to improve the wellbeing of racehorses with a robust drug-testing program and a focus on equine fatalities at the tracks.
“[Penny] always told me that having a good horse gave you a platform to advocate for our horses. She certainly did. And I have tried to follow in her footsteps,” said Staci Hancock, a long-time friend of Chenery, who died in 2017.
Hancock along with her husband Arthur own Stone Farm in Paris, Kentucky and have long pushed for horseracing reforms through their nonprofit group Water Hay Oats Alliance.
“We want to watch the horses go out on the track and know that each one of those is being treated fairly,” Mrs. Hancock said.
Under the current structure, the regulation of horse racing varies state to state, with officials enacting their own rules and penalties for violations.
InvestigateTV analyzed records from racing regulators in 29 of the 38 states with live racing to dive deep into the current state of affairs and found that:
- Between 2017 and 2021, those 29 states have tallied at least 4,064 racehorse fatalities.
- More than two dozen trainers, who supervise the daily care and conditioning of their horses, have lost at least 10 horses in the past five years, including Robert A. Baffert, who trained Medina Spirit, the 2021 Kentucky Derby winning horse who later was disqualified.
- States have issued more than 4,400 sanctions against trainers and/or owners for drug-related violations during that 5-year period. In one case, the violations were so egregious that the trainer was banned from the sport until 2054 after eight of his horses tested positive for ostarine, a steroid-like drug that has no generally accepted medical use in racehorses.
The new law will make one set of rules for drug testing and penalties that applies in all states. It also will oversee racetrack safety in an attempt to prevent equine fatalities. Races themselves still will be regulated by the states.
“It’s a game changer,” said Marty Irby, executive director of Animal Wellness Action, a Washington, D. C. nonprofit that pushes for animal welfare laws. “The state-by-state patchwork is a tremendous detriment to the industry and to the horses.”
Not all racehorses will be covered by the federal regulations, as of now
But while many see this as the industry turning a corner, the law is not without its detractors.
The U.S. Trotting Association fiercely opposes the law, signed by President Donald Trump in December 2020, as a Constitutional overreach. It has said that its sport – harness racing – will not sign onto the federal oversight despite the objections from many of its members.
The law created an opt-in clause, allowing each type of horseracing to decide if their sport would fall under the federal regulations. Thoroughbreds, which run races with a jockey on their backs and participate in the Triple Crown, will be covered.
Standardbreds, which are the breeds involved in harness racing in which they pull a cart with a driver, will not, as of now. That means the regulation of harness racing will remain with the states.
The trotting association declined a request for an interview, saying the organization “has opposed HISA for several years now, and our position is widely known.”
In contrast, Steve Stewart, who breeds standardbred horses, has recruited hundreds of owners, trainers, veterinarians and others within the harness racing industry to lobby the trotting association to change its position.
“We need to be united with the thoroughbreds,” he said. “We’re all tied at the hip.”
The Hancocks and Steve and Cindy Stewart share a love of horses.
Both couples have been successful in their sports. The Hancocks have had two Kentucky Derby winners. Horses bred by the Stewarts have won harness racing’s highest honor, the Hamiltonian.
They live across a creek from one another in the idyllic rolling meadows of horse country in Kentucky.
And they share a passion to make their sports successful and clean.
In recent years, horseracing has been besieged by one scandal after another.
First there was the spike in fatalities among thoroughbreds at the Santa Anita track in California in 2017 that gained national attention.
Then came the federal indictment in 2020 alleging a massive doping scheme involving both thoroughbred and harness racing.
A year later, the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, Medina Spirit, tested positive for a drug banned on race days and was disqualified. In December, the horse collapsed and died after training in California.
“Anything that the federal government has to get involved with means that you have not done your job,” Stewart said of the new law.
States issue thousands of drug-related violations each year, hundreds go to repeat offenders
When the starting gates opened at a race at Retama Park in Texas in 2018, Financial Top fell into last place, but not for long.
The horse charged down the rain-soaked track and past the other five horses to claim victory. But victory was short lived. A post-race drug test detected the banned substance clenbuteral in the horse’s system, Texas state racing records show.
It was trainer Adrian Huitron’s second drug-related violation in less than 10 days.
Since then, he’s been sanctioned at least a dozen other times by racing officials in Louisiana and Texas for drug-related violations, according to InvestigateTV’s analysis of 4,477 drug-related sanctions issued in 29 of the 38 states with live racing.
Huitron did not respond to requests for comment.
Nearly a third of trainers sanctioned had more than one drug-related violation. Nine have been sanctioned at least 10 times.
“The trainer who gets three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, 10 positives. . . I don’t know if they should be in our game,” Mrs. Hancock said. “The sanctions don’t have teeth. They need to have teeth, serious teeth.”
States fined violators on average of $1,700 and/or suspended them for an average of 64 days, state records show.
After amassing three drug-related violations in a 12-day period last May, Louisiana racing officials last year suspended Huitron for a 6-month period that ended in April.
Huitron also has been sanctioned three times after his horses tested positive for clenbuteral and albuteral, bronchodilators that can help horses with pulmonary issues breathe easier. Both are banned in quarter horse racing.
The Association of Racing Commissioners International says those drugs that have “the potential of affecting the performance of a racing horse.”
Its use is allowed at certain levels in thoroughbred and harness racing, illustrating even the differing regulations among even horseracing breeds.
Of the 20 most commonly detected drugs that led to sanctions, all but three were considered by the international horse racing association as drugs that had a lower potential to affect performance.
But there are at least 299 sanctions for drugs that the association says have little or no therapeutic benefit to horses and have a high potential to affect performance, InvestigateTV’s analysis shows.
Among the class 1 and class 2 drugs detected:
- Methamphetamine, a central nervous system stimulant commonly called meth that has no generally accepted medical use in horses, was detected 39 times.
- Caffeine was found in 36 tests.
- Cocaine showed up in 33 horses.
- Morphine was detected in 23 cases.
- Fentanyl was found in nine tests.
Prior to 1968, it was illegal in virtually all racing jurisdictions for a horse to race while medicated, the American Horse Protection Association told a Congressional committee in 1982.
But medication laws began to relax after the 1968 Kentucky Derby winner tested positive for the anti-inflammatory drug phenylbutazone and was disqualified.
Phenylbutazone is banned in horseracing in every country except for the U.S., which instead imposes dosing limits. Even so, states have issued at least 824 sanctions related to horses testing over the limit for that drug.
Medina Spirit lost his Kentucky Derby crown last year after testing positive for a steroid, betamethasone, which is not allowed on race days in Kentucky.
At least 98 other horses have tested positive for betamethasone in the last five years, state records show.
Critics say the use of medication in horses on race day masks their injuries or illnesses, allowing them to run when they should be resting.
“It has become a race to the bottom where it’s a game of who can out cheat each other, all at the expense of the welfare of the horse,” said Irby, the animal welfare advocate.
There’s also concern about the drugs that are not being detected but are altering performance.
In March 2020, the federal government indicted 27 people in the horseracing industry on conspiracy charges related to performance-enhancing drugs that couldn’t be detected by screenings.
The people were caught, the government said, by tapping their phones. Many have since pleaded guilty or were convicted.
Today, there is no single source of drug-related sanctions, and some states such as Michigan, do not make public the names of trainers punished for violating medication rules.
Under HISA, drug testing and enforcement will be assigned to a single outside agency: Drug Free Sport International, a Kansas City, Missouri-based group that is used by the NCAA, the NFL, the NBA and other professional sports.
The law specifically called for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to take over drug testing. USADA performs drug testing for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and is considered the gold standard. And it publishes on its website the names of athletes who have been sanctioned for drug-related violations; Drug Free Sport does not.
But USADA and the board that oversees HISA couldn’t reach an agreement over the cost of the program.
“I don’t think the horse industry realizes the plight it is in, and it desperately needs the integrity of USADA to help shore up its sad reputation,” Mr. Hancock told the Paulick Report earlier this year. “Cheaters are still cheating, horses are still dying, and public perception is still worsening.”
The decision to hand over testing to Drug Free Sport was a “kick in the gut” to everyone who pushed for years to pass HISA, Irby said.
Drug Free Sport will take over testing and enforcement in January. Until then, states remain in charge of drug testing rules and regulations.
Hundreds of horses die each year during training or racing
Last year, Churchill Downs Inc., banned trainer Karl Broberg from entering races at any of its eight tracks after one of his horses was injured.
Rockandhardplace was declared lame after a race at the Kentucky track.
“A subsequent investigation revealed that there was no responsible representative of the trainer on-site to make veterinary decisions or to take appropriate steps to protect the welfare of the injured horse,” a representative from Churchill Downs told the Paulick Report last September.
By then, 22 horses that Broberg trained had died in the previous four years, state records show.
Reached by phone Broberg declined to comment, saying that he didn’t think horseracing would be portrayed “in a good light.”
In 2019, when he was the winningest trainer in the U.S., 10 of his horses either suffered a catastrophic injury or fracture that resulted in euthanasia. Two just dropped dead. Some of those horses had won more than $250,000 during their careers, according to Equibase.
Trainer Todd A. Pletcher also has lost 22 horses during those five years. Pletcher is a highly decorated trainer who was inducted into the horseracing hall of fame last year. Horses that he trained have won the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He had three horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby; the fastest of his group finished in fifth place, claiming $90,000.
But he’s been suspended during his career, including once in New York after his horse tested positive for a banned drug.
Pletcher did not respond to requests for comment.
No other trainers have lost as many horses as Broberg and Pletcher, according to InvestigateTV’s analysis of state records made available. They also have run horses in thousands of races during their careers: more than 18,100 for Broberg and 23,200 for Pletcher.
Since 2017, at least 4,064 racehorses have died across the U.S.
“That’s what we’ve been fighting against. Look, horse racing is, is a dangerous sport, really,” Mrs. Hancock said. “But that number is not acceptable.”
Nearly a third of the trainers have lost two or more horses during that time frame.
And 27 of them, including Baffert, have lost at least ten horses during those five years. During his career, Baffert has been in more than 13,000 races. Baffert did not respond to requests for comment.
Five trainers have lost 15 horses.
“The deaths . . . are animal abuse in our book,” Irby said.
There is not an official record of the number of racehorses that die in the U.S. each year.
Some states, such as Minnesota, won’t release the names of equine fatalities, citing privacy.
Many states’ records of fatalities are handwritten and hard to decipher. Only a few offered any details about what led to the horses’ death such as Kentucky and Illinois. Most states only provided a cause of death, not an explanation of why.
The vast majority of fatalities involve thoroughbreds or quarter horses. In the past five years, only 99 standardbred horses died, in large part because they don’t run as fast.
HISA is supposed to track equine fatalities from all states to watch for trends at tracks or among trainers in an attempt to prevent future deaths.
In 2019, when a cluster of horseracing deaths at Santa Anita in California brought a slew of attention to the issue, the number of horses that have died nationally decreased in both 2020 and 2021.
Even so, nearly 700 horses died last year.
“They’ve made some changes that have fortunately brought that number down,” Irby said. “Still, one horse death is one death too many.”
Some races have deadly consequences
Four-year-old thoroughbred Cheveyo won only one race in his career: on March 31, 2021 at Delta Downs in Louisiana.
During a race barely two months later at a different Louisiana track, he fractured a leg and had to be euthanized. He never crossed the finish line. After his death, Louisiana racing officials found an over-the-threshold amount of a muscle relaxer in his system.
It was the second time in less than three months his trainer had been sanctioned for a drug violation.
DW Carolina Flash, a 3-year-old quarter horse, fractured a leg during a race at Turf Paradise in Arizona in 219 and had to be euthanized.
A blood test revealed that the horse had nearly four times the allowable level of betamethasone in its system – the same drug that disqualified Medina Spirit, state records show.
Its trainer was fined $1,000 by Arizona racing officials for the drug-related infraction. It was only the fifth race DW Carolina Flash had ever run.
“It’s unacceptable,” said Irby, the animal welfare advocate. “The American people will not tolerate animal abuse, simply for someone to make a $2 bet. And these horses lose their lives at the end of the day.”
Among the 4,0064 horse fatalities reviewed by InvestigateTV, 55 of them had failed drug tests at some point in their racing careers, resulting in drug-related sanctions against their trainers.
These examples illustrate the importance of the new law, advocates say.
“I think it’ll be better, better for everybody,” said Stewart, the standardbred breeder. “I think that we’re at the point where there’s too much dirty laundry on the line that you have to show it, and you have to get through it. And you have to deal with it.”
On a chilly spring morning, Steve and his wife Cindy visited one of their pastures on their Hunterton Farm where some of their brood mares and their days’ old foals were grazing.
When the couple opened the gate, the mares and foals swarmed to greet them. By that April morning, 97 foals had been born on Stewart’s farm this year.
“They’re our kids,” Mr. Stewart said. “Because they’re our kids . . . we’re all passionate about our children.”
The Hancocks also are so passionate about the welfare of racehorses that they repurchased their first Kentucky Derby winner, Gato Del Sol, from a breeding operation in Germany, fearing that he would be sold for slaughter.
The decorated horse died at the old age of 28 on the Hancock’s farm.
And that’s the way it should be for racehorses: they run; they feast on water, hay and oats; and then they retire to live to an old age, advocates have long said.
Man O’ War, considered the greatest racehorse of all time, died in 1947 at the age of 30. His grandson, Seabiscuit, also a highly decorated horse, died at the age of 14.
“In the old days, they used water, hay and oats. They didn’t use therapeutic medications. Their horses ran every week,” Mrs. Hancock said. “I think we can, you know, bring our sport back to where it was, during the days of Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, when it was the number one spectator sport.”
She and many others are betting on change.
Students from the Arnolt Center for Investigative Reporting at Indiana University contributed research to this story. They are Meredith Hemphill, Rebecca Benjamin, Olivia Bianco, Salome Cloteaux, Lizzie DeSantis, Maddie Maloy, Andy Manzur, Nathan Moore, Nic Napier, Alex Null, Olivia Oliver, Sarah Rashid, Haley Ryan, Nadia Scharf, Lily Staatz, Emma Uber, Lauren Ulrich and Lily Wray.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allspring Global Investments (Allspring), a leading independent asset manager with more than $541 billion in assets under management,* today announced a new senior hire on its corporate communications team.
Melissa Murphy joins Allspring as Head of Public Relations (PR), reporting to Debbi Tippett, Head of Corporate Communications. Melissa directs Allspring's PR strategy globally. She joins from SunStar Strategic, where she spent more than 20 years leading PR strategies for asset management firms. Melissa began her career at Strong Investments as part of its media relations and corporate communications team.
This addition to Allspring's media and public relations platform is designed to strategically support the firm on its journey toward building a world-class, global asset management firm.
"We are delighted to welcome Melissa to our team. She brings tremendous asset management PR experience and deep industry connections to Allspring. Growing our team with the right in-house expertise enables us to further elevate the Allspring brand for our clients," said Kelly Vives, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
To learn more about Allspring and our mission to elevate investing, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.
Allspring Global Investments™ is an independent asset management company with more than $541 billion in assets under management,* offices around the world and investment teams supported by 450 investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes.
Allspring Global Investments™ is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC). Associated with Allspring is Galliard Capital Management, LLC (an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company).
*As of 31 March 2022, AUM includes $91 billion from Galliard Capital Management, an investment advisor that is not part of the Allspring trade name/GIPS company.
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GOBankingRates is recognizing the biggest names in personal finance advice across social media, podcasts, books, TV and more.
LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Where do Americans get their money advice?" That's the question GOBankingRates sought to answer when compiling our list of the Top 100 Money Experts. These experts encompass the various ways Americans get their financial information, from podcasts to TV shows to TikTok.
"To determine the Top 100 Money Experts, GOBankingRates looked at multiple forms of media including the top 100 radio shows, TV show ratings, print media columns, social media, podcast rankings and New York Times Bestseller lists," said Andrew Murray, Lead Content Data Researcher at GOBankingRates. "These experts cover a multitude of topics, from the basics of how to save and buy your first home to the seemingly always changing world of crypto and everything in between. After months of research and refining the list, GOBankingRates can now confidently present a list that any American can look to and find a money expert or experts to help them on their own personal finance journey."
In addition to recognizing the top names in the field of financial advice, this year's Top Money Experts franchise includes exclusive interviews with many of these high-profile experts, including Mark Cuban, Dave Ramsey, Jim Cramer, Barbara Corcoran and Kevin O'Leary. These insightful Q&As cover timely topics ranging from surviving inflation to investing wisely in the current bear market.
GOBankingRates also surveyed over 1,000 Americans to find out who they trust for financial advice, the money topics they are most interested in and what channels they turn to most to get their advice.
"In addition to recognizing the most influential names in personal finance, the Top Money Expert franchise is so helpful for giving us insights into who Americans want money advice from and what they want to learn," said Gabrielle Olya, Lead Writer and Editor at GOBankingRates. "It allows us to see where there might be gaps in financial knowledge that we at GOBankingRates can help fill going forward."
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Third annual report from Optavise (formerly DirectPath) demonstrates why ongoing health benefits education is critical
CARMEL, Ind., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optavise (formerly known as DirectPath), a one-stop shop for employee benefits programs offering a combination of products, technology, and expert guidance, today released a new report, Healthcare Literacy Takes One Step Forward, Two Steps Back.
The report highlights the need for greater healthcare literacy education as 62% of respondents stated they don't always compare costs before receiving care, which could mean they are overpaying for healthcare services. Only 10% of respondents stated they check whether a medical provider or facility is in-network whenever their health plan changes (down from 25% in 2021). The survey was based on responses from 1,055 U.S. workers with employer-sponsored health insurance.
According to Optavise's new report, employees are very eager to make smarter healthcare decisions and save money. Other key findings include survey respondents wanting to know how to:
- Avoid surprise medical bills (39%)
- Understand how their deductible, copay/coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum (OOPM) work, and how it impacts their wallet (33%)
- Review an explanation of benefits (EOB) and medical bill for errors (30%)
- Research healthcare costs and why it matters (29%)
- Choose a plan and where to get care (22%)
"From inflation to a greater number of Americans facing medical debt, it is critical that consumers have the information they need to make cost-conscious healthcare decisions," said Kim Buckey, vice president, client services at Optavise. "While new regulations have gone into effect to help curb surprise medical bills, these regulations alone are often not enough to reduce healthcare spending, especially since hospitals may not be in compliance and consumers generally do not know that these regulations exist."
To ensure employees receive the support they need to increase their healthcare literacy and improve their financial wellness, more employers are partnering with benefits educators and digitizing education. According to the Optavise survey, 26% of polled employees say their employers offered presentations and group sessions with benefits educators and outside resources (up from 22% in 2021), and 24% offered one-on-one conversations with these outside resources (up from 16% in 2021). More than half of respondents (53%) said that their company has made online resources available, up from 41% in 2021—likely due to the shift to remote or hybrid workforces.
"It is encouraging that employees want to increase their healthcare literacy rates to improve their financial situations," added Buckey. "More employers, however, need to rise to the occasion. Employees are demanding more financial wellness support, meaning employers need to offer health benefits education. This is critical for employees to receive accurate, timely and consistent information about how to choose and use their health plans so that they—and the company—are not overspending on healthcare services."
For more information about the report, visit this link.
Methodology
Optavise surveyed 1,055 U.S. workers with employer-sponsored health plans who do not work in the insurance industry.
About Optavise
Optavise is a comprehensive provider of employee benefits solutions that helps employers and their employees maximize their benefits and make better health and financial decisions. We offer a unique combination of expert guidance, voluntary benefits, year-round education, communications and advocacy, and benefits administration technology. A part of the CNO Financial Group (NYSE: CNO) family of brands, Optavise operates nationwide through a network of 10,000 broker partners and more than 600 dedicated agents. We serve nearly 20,000 businesses and employers, ranging from small- and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 100 companies. For more information, visit Optavise.com.
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Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons continued to emphasize their passing game by selecting Southern California wide receiver Drake London with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL draft. London gives Atlanta a much-needed go-to threat at wide receiver. The selection comes one year after the Falcons chose tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick. The 6-foot-4, 219-pound London gives Atlanta good size as well as big-play potential. He had 88 catches for 1,083 yards and seven touchdowns last season and was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year. Calvin Ridley was suspended by the NFL for 2022 for betting on games last season. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/28/falcons-draft-usc-wr-london-get-much-needed-big-play-threat/ | 2022-04-29T01:58:01Z |
VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mobilum Technologies Inc. ("Mobilum" or the "Company") (CSE: MBLM) (OTC: MBLMF) (FRA: C0B) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Dr. John Henderson, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), replacing Ms. Heidi Gutte. The Company thanks Ms. Gutte for her tenure as CFO.
"Heidi has been a valued member of our accounting team and has made significant contributions especially during our recent year-end reporting and audit," said Steven LaBella, Mobilum's CEO.
Incoming interim CFO, Dr. Henderson, is a PhD in Management and MBA in Finance with over 20 years in capital markets and senior management with publicly listed companies.
Steven LaBella stated, "John brings a strong track record of driving results and an exceptional background in capital markets, and we are happy to have him take on the role as interim CFO."
Mobilum Technologies Inc. (CSE:MBLM) (OTC:MBLMF) (FRA:C0B) is a technology-driven Digital Service Provider (DSP) with a mission to make digital assets and cryptocurrencies accessible through traditional finance and payment infrastructure and digital asset management technologies, providing solutions for Exchanges, Wallets and Cryptocurrency Businesses, NFTs marketplaces, Protocols, Decentralized Applications and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, Metaverse and Play-to-Earn games, and Traditional Finance Institutions (Banks, Hedge Funds, Insurance and Fintech companies) opening its doors to digital assets space. Our goal is to allow consumers around the world to convert fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat with Mobilum's on-ramp and off-ramp solutions. Mobilum has offices in Canada, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, and the United States. For further information go to www.mobilum.com.
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First Quarter (13-week) 2022 Financial Results
BOSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 26, 2022. Key results were:
- First quarter depletions decreased 7% and first quarter shipments decreased 25.1% compared to the quarter ended March 27, 2021
- First quarter net revenue of $430.1 million decreased 21.1% compared to the net revenue realized in the first quarter of 2021
- First quarter gross margin of 40.2% was 5.6 percentage points below the 2021 first quarter margin of 45.8%
- First quarter operating expenses of $175.1 million increased 1.2% compared to the first quarter of 2021
- First quarter net loss of $2.0 million or $0.16 per diluted share, decreased from net income of $65.6 million or $5.26 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021. This change between periods was primarily driven by decreased net revenue and gross margins
- Full-year depletion and shipment growth continues to be estimated at between 4% and 10%
"Despite our depletions decline, we gained dollar share in measured off-premise channels in the first quarter – the second-largest share gain among brewers," said Chairman and Founder Jim Koch. "The out-of-stock issues that affected our first quarter performance have improved during the quarter, setting us up for additional growth over the rest of the year. As we continue to innovate, today we are announcing the launch of Truly Vodka Seltzer, a new ready-to-drink hard seltzer with 110 calories and 5% ABV, which will begin rolling out later this summer. We believe it will help us compete effectively in the high-end of the hard seltzer category and continue to broaden the reach of the Truly brand."
"While we met our internal targets for depletions, shipments and financials, our first quarter performance suffers by comparison to our exceptional performance in the first quarter of 2021," said Dave Burwick, President and CEO. "We fully expect depletion and shipment volumes to improve, both in absolute terms and against less difficult prior year volume comparisons. We also expect margins to increase from the lower first quarter levels as our supply chain performance slowly improves during the remainder of the year. We continue to believe we have strategies in place to get back to company-wide mid single-digit to double-digit depletions growth driven by broad-based growth across our entire portfolio of brands – especially as consumers drink more 'Beyond Beer' products – and via our strong innovation pipeline."
Details of the results were as follows:
First Quarter 2022 (13 weeks ended March 26, 2022) Summary of Results
Depletions for the 2022 first quarter decreased 7% from the prior year, reflecting decreases in the Company's Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, and Dogfish Head brands, partially offset by increases in its Twisted Tea brand. The Company's Samuel Adams brand depletion volume was nearly equal in both periods.
Shipment volume for the quarter was approximately 1.7 million barrels, a 25.1% decrease from the prior year, reflecting decreases in the Company's Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard, and Dogfish Head brands, partially offset by increases in its Samuel Adams brand.
The Company believes distributor inventory as of March 26, 2022 averaged approximately five weeks on hand and was at an appropriate level for each of its brands. The Company expects distributors will keep inventory levels below 2021 levels in terms of weeks on hand, as the need for peak season inventory prebuilds is greatly reduced due to our increased production capacity.
The first quarter 2022 gross margin of 40.2% decreased from the 45.8% margin realized in the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to higher supply chain costs and higher materials costs, partially offset by price increases.
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses for the first quarter of 2022 decreased $10.2 million or 7.3% from the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to a net decrease in brand investments of $9.4 million, mainly driven by lower media costs, partially offset by higher investments in local marketing and decreased freight to distributors of $0.8 million primarily due to lower volumes that were partially offset by higher rates.
General and administrative expenses increased by $7.8 million or 24.3% from the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to increased salaries and benefits costs and increases in services provided by third parties.
The Company recorded an expense of $4.8 million in contract termination costs in the first quarter of 2022, resulting from further negotiations with suppliers that eliminated future shortfall fees.
The Company's effective tax rate for the first quarter was a tax benefit of 14.5% compared to a tax provision of 14.4% in the prior year. In the first quarters of 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded tax expense of $0.03 per diluted share and a tax benefit of $0.69 per diluted share, respectively, resulting from the Accounting Standard "Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting" ("ASU 2016-09").
The Company expects that its March 26, 2022 cash balance of $15.8 million, together with its future operating cash flows and the unused balance on its $135.0 million line of credit, will be sufficient to fund future cash requirements.
During the 13-week period ended March 26, 2022 and the period from March 27, 2022 through April 16, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its Class A Common Stock. As of April 16, 2022, the Company had approximately $90.3 million remaining on the $931.0 million share buyback expenditure limit set by the Board of Directors.
Depletion and shipments estimates
Year-to-date depletions through the 16-week period ended April 16, 2022 are estimated by the Company to have decreased approximately 6% from the comparable period in 2021.
Year-to-date shipments through the 16-week period ended April 16, 2022 are estimated by the Company to have decreased approximately 23% from the comparable period in 2021.
Full-year 2022 Projections
The Company currently projects full-year 2022 Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of between $11.00 and $16.00. This projection excludes the impact of ASU 2016-09 and is highly sensitive to changes in volume projections particularly related to the hard seltzer category and supply chain performance as well as inflationary impacts that have accelerated since we provided our last guidance. The Company's actual 2022 earnings per share could vary significantly from the current projection. The 2022 fiscal year includes 53 weeks compared to the 2021 fiscal year which included only 52 weeks. Underlying the Company's current 2022 projection are the following full-year estimates and targets:
- Depletions and shipments increase of between 4% and 10%. In the first quarter of 2022 total depletions declined 7% compared to the first quarter of 2021 and increased 38% compared to the first quarter of 2020. In order for the Company to achieve the mid-point of its full year depletions range, its depletions for the remainder of the year must increase 10% compared to the last nine months of 2021 and increase 29% compared to the last nine months of 2020.
- National price increases of between 3% and 5%.
- Gross margin of between 45% and 48%.
- Increased investments in advertising, promotional and selling expenses of between $0 and $20 million. This does not include any changes in freight costs for the shipment of products to the Company's distributors.
- Non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 26%, excluding the impact of ASU 2016-09. This effective tax rate also excludes any potential future changes to current federal income tax rates and regulations.
- Estimated capital spending of between $140 million and $190 million.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Non-GAAP effective tax rate and earnings per diluted share, excluding the impact of ASU 2016-09, are not defined terms under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for diluted earnings per share and effective tax rate data prepared in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to calculations of similarly titled measures by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to make operating and strategic decisions and to evaluate the Company's overall business performance. The Company is unable to reconcile the projection for its Non-GAAP effective tax rate and earnings per diluted share, excluding the impact of ASU 2016-09, because the Company is unable to predict the impact of future events outside the Company's control, including the timing and value realized upon exercise of stock options versus the fair value of those options when granted. Therefore, because of the uncertainty and variability of the impact of ASU 2016-09, the Company is unable to provide, without unreasonable effort, a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures on a forward-looking basis. Management believes these forward-looking non-GAAP measures provide meaningful and useful information to investors and analysts regarding our outlook and facilitate period to period comparisons of our forecasted financial performance.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that state the Company's or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Company's report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021 and subsequent reports filed by the Company with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Copies of these documents are available from the SEC and may be found on the Company's website, www.bostonbeer.com. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
About the Company
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and the Samuel Adams brand is currently recognized as one of the largest and most respected craft beer brands. Our portfolio of brands also includes Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head Brewery, and Bevy Long Drink as well as other craft beer brands such as Angel City Brewery and Coney Island Brewing. We also produce and sell Hard Mt Dew under a license agreement with PepsiCo, Inc. and Sauza Agave Cocktails under a license agreement with Jim Beam Brands Co. For more information, please visit our investor relations website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to all of our respective brand websites.
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- bp has agreed to sell its 50% interest in the bp-Husky Toledo Refinery in Ohio to its joint venture partner Cenovus Energy Inc.
- Under the terms of the deal Cenovus will make a cash payment of $300 million USD to bp at closing, plus other customary adjustments for inventory. bp and Cenovus will also enter into a multi-year product supply agreement.
- In June 2022, bp signed an agreement to sell its interest in the Sunrise oil sands project in Alberta, Canada, to Cenovus and agreed to acquire Cenovus's interest in the Bay du Nord project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.
HOUSTON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- bp has reached an agreement to sell its 50% interest in the bp-Husky Toledo Refinery in Ohio to Calgary-based Cenovus, its joint venture partner in the facility.
Under the terms of the deal, Cenovus will pay $300 million for bp's stake in the refinery, plus the value of inventory, and take over operations when the transaction closes, which is expected to occur later in 2022. bp and Cenovus will also enter into a multi-year product supply agreement.
The bp-operated refinery, which can process up to 160,000 barrels of crude oil per day, has been an important part of the region's economy for more than 100 years, supporting jobs and safely supplying gasoline, diesel and other essential fuels and products.
Dave Lawler, chairman and president, bp America, said: "We are proud of the business we have built in Toledo, which has provided thousands of good-paying jobs and made significant contributions to Ohio's economy and America's energy security for decades. As our partner in Ohio, Cenovus is ideally placed to take this important business into the future."
Today's announcement follows another recent deal with Cenovus that, taken together, will help reshape bp's North American oil and gas portfolio for long-term profitable growth.
In June, bp entered into an agreement to sell its interest in the Sunrise oil sands project in Alberta, Canada, to Cenovus and agreed to acquire Cenovus's interest in the Bay du Nord project offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. Following the close of that deal, also expected in 2022, bp will no longer have interests in oil sands production and will shift its focus to future potential offshore growth in Canada.
In the US, after divesting its stake in the bp-Husky Toledo Refinery, bp's refining portfolio will reduce from three to two facilities. Going forward, bp will focus investment on its Whiting refinery in Indiana and Cherry Point refinery in Washington, which are strategically positioned to serve customers in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
"I am incredibly proud of the people who safely operate this refinery every day. Their unwavering dedication and expertise have helped provide a strong foundation for the future of this facility, which will continue to provide jobs in this community and energy for this region for years to come," said Des Gillen, vice president, bp-Husky Toledo Refinery.
Notes to editor:
- More than 580 bp refinery employees are expected to become Cenovus employees at closing later this year.
- The bp-Husky Toledo Refinery can process up to 160,000 barrels of crude oil each day, providing the Midwest with gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, propane, asphalt, and other products.
- In 2008, bp formed a joint venture (JV) when Husky Energy Inc. acquired a 50% stake in bp's Toledo refinery. In a separate JV, bp bought a 50% share of the Husky-operated Sunrise oil sands field project in Alberta. On January 1, 2021, Cenovus combined with Husky in an all-stock transaction.
- bp currently operates seven refineries globally and has the net capacity to refine 0.8 million barrels/day in the US and 1.6 million barrels/day around the world.
Contact: uspress@bp.com
About bp: bp's ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp is America's largest energy investor since 2005, investing more than $130 billion in the economy and supporting about 230,000 jobs. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.
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MCLEAN, Va., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST) (the "Company") today announced that it will release first quarter 2022 results after the market closes on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call and audio webcast for analysts and investors at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 29, 2022.
The webcast of the earnings call can be found at the following address: https://app.webinar.net/NYLd0VB01OB
To participate in the call, please use one of the following telephone numbers and request the Primis Financial Corp. earnings call. Participants are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes prior to the call start time.
Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (888) 346-2613
Participant International Dial-In Number: (412) 317-5168
A replay of the conference call will be available for 7 days at:
U.S. Toll-Free: (877) 344-7529
International: (412) 317-0088
Replay Access Code: 1138528
As of December 31, 2022, Primis Financial Corp. had $3.40 billion in total assets, $2.34 billion in total loans and $2.76 billion in total deposits. Primis Bank, the Company's banking subsidiary, provides a range of financial services to individuals and small- and medium-sized businesses through forty full-service branches in Virginia and Maryland and through certain internet and mobile applications.
Contacts:
Dennis J. Zember, Jr., President and CEO
Matthew A. Switzer, EVP and CFO
Phone: (703) 893-7400
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Board of Regents thanks Gov., Legislature for commitment to higher education
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Board of Regents says it has thanked Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, as well as the Legislature, for their commitment to higher education during the 2022 legislative session.
The Board said the state’s investment will allow higher education to remain affordable for Kansans, strengthen the talent pipeline and increase economic prosperity for the Sunflower State.
“Affordability for families has been one of the top priorities for the Regents,” Chair Cheryl Harrison-Lee said. “We have held tuition flat for three consecutive years at the University of Kansas and kept it flat at the other state universities in two of the past three years. The restoration of funding for state universities will help keep tuition affordable for Kansas students, and the increase of need-based student financial aid funding will increase access and reduce costs for Kansas families.”
The Board also noted the budget includes funding for salary increases as well as its Capital Renewal Initiative.
“This initiative is a bold step to address deferred maintenance and right-size campus facilities,” Harrison-Lee said. “The budget will jumpstart our efforts by supporting deferred maintenance of mission-critical facilities and helping state universities demolish buildings that are no longer necessary and are costly to repair and maintain.”
According to the Board, the strategic plan recognizes universities and colleges have a unique capability to drive economic growth. It said a prime example of that plan includes the recent announcement of Kansas State University’s new partnership with Scorpion Biological Services.
In Wichita, the Board noted that industry giants NetApp and Deloitte are just two of about 50 businesses that have found a home at Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus which fuels the talent pipeline, diversifies the state’s economy and boosts economic prosperity.
“I am thrilled that the budget recognizes higher education’s role as an economic driver with more than $200 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for institutions to leverage economic development grants,” Harrison-Lee continued. “Those resources will help public universities, community colleges and technical colleges, along with our independent college partners, work with businesses to create jobs and generate capital investment in the state.”
Finally, the Board said it is grateful for the support for closing gaps in funding for two-year colleges which includes IT infrastructure enhancements and several financial aid programs to support members of the National Guard and encourage teachers in underserved areas. It said the funding will ensure the system can continue to provide students with the best possible education.
“The Board’s strategic plan, Building a Future, centers the work of public higher education on serving Kansas families, supporting Kansas businesses, and advancing economic prosperity in the state,” Harrison-Lee concluded. “The budget for Fiscal Year 2023 will help our system accomplish those objectives and benefit Kansans and communities across the state.”
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Watchdog: US troop pullout was key factor in Afghan collapse
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog says decisions by Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan were the key factors in the collapse of that nation’s military.
The new report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, or SIGAR, mirrors assertions made by senior Pentagon and military leaders in the aftermath of the U.S. troop withdrawal that ended last August in the chaotic evacuation of Americans and other civilians from the embattled country. Military leaders have made it clear that their recommendation was to leave about 2,500 U.S. troops in the country, but that plan was not approved.
In February 2020, the Trump administration signed an agreement with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, in which the U.S. promised to fully withdraw its troops by May 2021. The Taliban committed to several conditions, including stopping attacks on American and coalition forces. The stated objective was to promote a peace negotiation between the Taliban and the Afghan government, but that diplomatic effort never gained traction before Biden took office in January 2022.
Just a few months later, Biden announced he would complete the U.S. military withdrawal. The announcement fueled the Taliban’s campaign to retake the country, aided by the Afghans’ widespread distrust of their government and entrenched corruption that led to low pay, lack of food and poor living conditions among the Afghan troops.
“Many Afghans thought the U.S.-Taliban agreement was an act of bad faith and a signal that the U.S. was handing over Afghanistan to the enemy as it rushed to exit the country,” the interim report said. “Its immediate effect was a dramatic loss in (Afghan troops’) morale.”
U.S. officials have said they were surprised by the quick collapse of the military and the government, prompting sharp congressional criticism of the intelligence community for failing to foresee it.
At a congressional hearing last week, senators questioned whether there is a need to reform how intelligence agencies assess a foreign military’s will to fight. Lawmakers pointed to two key examples: U.S. intelligence believed that the Kabul government would hold on for months against the Taliban, and more recently believed that Ukraine’s forces would quickly fall to Russia’s invasion. Both were wrong.
Military and defense leaders have said that the Afghanistan collapse was built on years of missteps, as the U.S. struggled to find a successful way to train and equip Afghan forces.
In a blunt assessment of the war, Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Congress last fall that the result was years in the making.
“Outcomes in a war like this, an outcome that is a strategic failure — the enemy is in charge in Kabul, there’s no way else to describe that — that is a cumulative effect of 20 years,” Milley said, adding that lessons need to be learned, including whether the U.S. military made the Afghans overly dependent on American technology in a mistaken effort to make the Afghan army look like the American army.
Indeed, in the end, the new report said that the Afghans were still heavily dependent on U.S. air support for strikes and emergency evacuations, and also on U.S. contractors to maintain and repair aircraft and other systems.
But all agree that the Doha agreement was a lynchpin in the collapse.
“The signing of the Doha agreement had a really pernicious effect on the government of Afghanistan and on its military — psychological more than anything else, but we set a date-certain for when we were going to leave and when they could expect all assistance to end,” Gen. Frank McKenzie told Congress last year.
McKenzie, who was then the top U.S. general in the Middle East and has since retired, argued to keep 2,500 U.S. troops there, as did Milley.
The Doha agreement, said the SIGAR report, led the Afghan population and its military to feel abandoned. And the Trump administration’s decision to limit U.S. airstrikes against the Taliban stopped any progress the Afghans were making, and left them unable and eventually unwilling to hold territory, it said.
According to the report, a former U.S. commander in Afghanistan said the U.S. built the Afghan army to rely on contractor support. “Without it, it can’t function. Game over,” the commander told SIGAR. “When the contractors pulled out, it was like we pulled all the sticks out of the Jenga pile and expected it to stay up.”
More broadly, the SIGAR report said that both the U.S. and Afghan governments “lacked the political will to dedicate the time and resources necessary to reconstruct an entire security sector in a war-torn and impoverished country.”
Neither side, it said, “appeared to have the political commitment to doing what it would take to address the challenges.” As a result, it said, the Afghan military couldn’t operate independently and never really became a cohesive force.
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‘The pain will never go away’: Daughter killed on 26th birthday, father says
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) - Troopers in Florida are investigating an incident where a 26-year-old woman died on her birthday.
Authorities said A’Ryshanae McTear was walking on Interstate 10 in Jacksonville, Florida, when two vehicles struck and killed her on June 25.
WALB reports her family doesn’t know why she was walking alone on the highway. They described McTear as the glue that kept their family together.
The 26-year-old’s father, Latrell Wallace, said his daughter was an honor student who had just graduated college with her medical and phlebotomist degree. She was starting her career in the medical field.
Wallace said McTear went to Jacksonville from Douglas with her two friends to celebrate her 26th birthday. He said the family was waiting for her to return because they had a family cookout planned.
“We don’t know what happened. This is the hardest thing I ever did in my life,” Wallace said.
McTear leaves behind her nieces, nephews and her siblings.
“This will never go away. The pain will never go away for this family. Saying goodbye to her will never happen. We will never get to say goodbye to our daughter. We will never have closure because we don’t know what happened,” Wallace said.
McTear ‘s family said they plan to celebrate her life with a balloon release in her honor.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Apyx Medical Corporation.
Shareholders who purchased shares of APYX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 12, 2021 to March 11, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/apyx-medical-corporation-loss-submission-form/?id=29978&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of APYX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 5, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 7, 2022:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part, or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation, while seeking to provide downside protection against capital loss. The Fund normally invests at least 50% of total managed assets in convertibles. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Voya Investment Management is its subadviser.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
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An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
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WATCH: Police chase ends in high-speed crash in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A police chase ended in a high-speed crash, leaving four people injured in New Orleans on Tuesday, WVUE reported.
Police say that three vehicles were involved in the wreck, and all who were injured were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No fatalities were reported.
The dramatic scene was captured on surveillance video from a business in the area.
In the video, a blue car being tailed by New Orleans police speeds through a red light at an intersection, careening into the passenger’s side of a white truck. The truck flips over onto its hood, smashing the front end of a third car and coming to rest on its passenger’s side door.
The New Orleans Police Department’s Public Integrity Bureau is investigating to ensure officers followed proper protocol.
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Caught on camera in KC: 12 year old runs from gunman while holding baby
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A mother is recovering from gunshot wounds after what she said was a targeted shooting at her daughter in the front yard of their home.
Rosa Olivas was lying on the floor inside her house as her 12-year-old daughter was holding her 11-month-old brother while watering tomatoes in their yard.
A security camera on her front porch captured video of a man running to the lawn, yelling at her children, and then he pulls out a gun. It’s unknown at this time what was said and how long he was waiting nearby. He shot at the two children multiple times as the 12-year-old, still with her baby brother in her arms, runs through the front door.
“I hear gunshots and I get up off the floor very fast. It did not give me no kind of time to think about anything,” said Olivas.
Her children were safe inside, but Olivas was struck by a bullet when the door opened for just a second.
She now has a broken femur, a rod inside her leg, and doctors say the bullet will have to stay inside her body.
She believes she knows who the shooter was. She said he has been arrested.
“Take care of your kids, make sure they’re a priority. If they’re getting bullied, go to talk to the school, talk to the teachers, to the principal, to whoever you have to keep your babies safe.”
She said her family is watched by a guardian angel.
“I feel there was an angel that wrapped her up and threw her in the house because nothing happened. No scratch on her, no scratch on my son.”
She said the safety of her children is her number one priority as she recovers from her injuries but once she is out of the hospital, they will be moving miles and miles away.
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From left, Destination Ag staff Sara Hand, Kalyn Hansford and Caroline Shaw join Donnie Warren from the Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation and ABAC Ag Museum Director Garrett Boone for a ceremony in which the Langdale Foundation contributed to the museum's Destination Ag program.
TIFTON — For the past six years, more than 43,000 elementary school students from all over south Georgia have received an inside look at how agriculture affects their daily lives at the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Georgia Museum of Agriculture.
Thanks to a recent gift from the Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation, even more young people will receive that kind of insight in days to come.
"Our investment in ABAC's Destination Ag program is an investment in our future,” Donnie Warren, executive director of the Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation, said in a news release. “The Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation is proud to help support this program in educating children at an early age and exposing them to agriculture and the working forest. We look forward to seeing what the 2022-2023 school year brings."
Museum Director Garrett Boone said the donation is essential in allowing the museum to continue in its commitment to the outreach effort at local schools.
“Destination Ag provides an interactive, educational experience for children and all guests focused on modern agriculture and natural resources,” Boone said. “Through a variety of programs taught by ABAC students, guests connect to where their food, fiber and shelter come from – agriculture.
“We are excited about the opportunities ahead as we connect students to agriculture, cultivate a passion for agriculture and natural resources, and positively impact Georgia’s youth. It has been really amazing to watch this program grow and expand, and we are very thankful for the generosity of the Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation.”
Now entering its seventh year, the Destination Ag program serves Pre-K, first-, third-, and fifth-graders in 13 school districts including Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, Turner and Worth county schools and Valdosta City Schools.
Besides the visits to the actual museum site, which is a part of the ABAC campus in Tifton, the program has included the distribution of 11,448 Family Forestry books and 6,784 Peach books throughout the state of Georgia.
The Traveling Trunks program features information on forestry and peanuts. Twenty of those trunks traverse the state far and wide through the Georgia Farm Bureau districts.
ABAC students are heavily involved in the teaching portion of Destination Ag with 5,646 instructional hours since 2016. Third- and fifth-graders will begin visiting the museum for Destination Ag on Aug. 29 this year. Pre-K and first-graders will initiate their visits on Jan. 30.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an effective cart for making and selling fried doughboys in a variety of locations," said an inventor, from Riverside, Calif., "so I invented the DOUGH BOY KING Cart. My design would accommodate and satisfy hungry walk-up customers and it could generate income for the entrepreneur."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved cart for frying and selling doughboys to the public. In doing so, it enables the user to create fresh and tasty sugarcoated fried dough. It also increases convenience and mobility and it could help to generate income for the business owner. The invention features a mobile, versatile and unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for entrepreneurs with their own fried doughboy businesses.
The original design was submitted to the Riverside sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RSM-116, 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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VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Aritzia Inc. (TSX: ATZ) ("Aritzia" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated, innovative design house offering Everyday Luxury online and in its boutiques, was held yesterday via live webcast online. Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting is discussed in detail in the Company's management information circular dated May 19, 2022 (the "Circular"), which can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
The total number of votes cast by shareholders in person and by proxy at the Meeting was 289,093,294 votes. The voting results in relation to the election of directors were as follows:
The resolution with respect to the reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's auditor put before shareholders for consideration and approval at the Meeting, as described in the Circular, was duly approved by the requisite number of votes.
The Company has filed a report of voting results on all resolutions voted on at the Meeting under its profile on www.sedar.com.
Aritzia is a vertically integrated design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We're about good design, quality materials and timeless style – all with the wellbeing of our people and planet in mind. We call this Everyday Luxury.
Founded in 1984, in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, and highly personal shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 100+ boutiques throughout North America to everyone, everywhere.
Everyday Luxury. To elevate your world.TM
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HONG KONG, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. ("UCLOUDLINK" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UCL), the world's first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, today announced that the Company's operating subsidiary, HONG KONG UCLOUDLINK NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED has inked an agreement with SAN VENTURE SERVICE GMBH ("SAN Group"), a biotechnology company headquartered in Austria. Under the agreement, SAN Group will utilize UCLOUDLINK's data connectivity services and related products to allow its employees to have access to high-quality data connections at anytime and anywhere. UCLOUDLINK has been the partner for various companies across Europe such as in the financial and car rental industries, as UCLOUDLINK continues to broaden its user base in Europe.
As the leisure and corporate travel gradually recover, UCLOUDLINK's data connectivity services and related products will support SAN Group's employees with seamless data connection while working remotely or on international business trips — allowing them to obtain a high-quality data connection while reducing the cost of roaming. Like SAN Group, enterprises with a large number of employees who travel internationally frequently, now can address their employees' mobile data connectivity issues with UCLOUDLINK's solutions, which ensure a reliable, high-quality and innovative mobile data connection, allowing them to drive greater efficiency and maximize business-trip returns.
Furthermore, UCLOUDLINK has also engaged in continued research and development to strengthen its technical advantages. UCLOUDLINK has developed global 5G roaming solutions which enable users to enjoy high-speed and reliable data connectivity services worldwide. Meanwhile, by leveraging its patented cloud SIM technology and hyper-connectivity solution, UCLOUDLINK's PaaS and SaaS platform will help improve data connectivity services and bring convenience to all its users and business partners from different industries.
To fulfill the increasing demands from more and more enterprises for faster and better data connectivity services used locally and internationally, UCLOUDLINK will continue its ongoing business strategy of consciously shifting its business focus to the development of PaaS and SaaS platform centric service and ecosystem, enabling its business partners and users to transform from "connected" to "better connection" with its core innovative technologies, extensive solutions, services and related products.
About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
UCLOUDLINK is the world's first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company's products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing. For more information, please visit: https://www.ucloudlink.com/.
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SEATTLE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Will smart machines someday replace attorneys, physicians, computer programmers, and world leaders? What about composers, painters, and novelists? Are we just wetware, natural computers doomed to obsolescence by tomorrow's ultra-powerful artificial intelligence? A pioneer in computing intelligence says "no way."
Robert J. Marks, II newest book, Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will (Discovery Institute Press 2022) explains how humans are unique and why artificial intelligence will never replicate humans.
In Non-Computable You Marks answers these and other fascinating questions with his trademark blend of whimsy and expertise. Catch a glimpse of the geniuses behind today's AI—their foibles, follies, and friendships—as told by someone on the inside. Under the author's steady and winsome guidance, learn about the exciting possibilities for artificial intelligence, but also hear how many of the heady claims for AI are provably overblown. Marks shows why there are some powers AI will never possess, no matter what. These powers belong to another—to non-computable you.
"Emotions that make us human will never be duplicated by a machine," says Marks. "These include compassion, love, empathy, elation, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, pleasure, pride, excitement, embarrassment, regret, jealousy, grief, hope, and faith. Properly defined, creativity, sentience, and understanding are also on the list. These and other non-algorithmic traits are evidence of non-computable you."
Robert J. Marks Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Baylor University. He serves as the director of Discovery Institute's Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence and hosts the Center's Mind Matters podcast. Marks is a Fellow of both the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Optical Society of America. He was Charter President of the IEEE Neural Networks Council and served as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks. He is coauthor of the books Neural Smithing: Supervised Learning in Feedforward Artificial Neural Networks (MIT Press) and Introduction to Evolutionary Informatics (World Scientific).
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Further to receiving the Honorary Doctorate, Kathy Hilton delivered a stirring commencement speech to Academy of Art University's graduating class of 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based Academy of Art University has today honored famed American entrepreneur, fashion designer, and philanthropist Kathy Hilton with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
The award was presented to Hilton by University President Dr. Elisa Stephens during the Spring 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony and recognized her remarkable achievements as an artistic entrepreneur. She was driven to the event in a one of a kind, 1963 Gold Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, a car originally made for Sammy Davis Jr and which now forms part of Academy of Art University's classic car museum which preserves a rare collection of classic cars for use in its automobile design and restoration program.
The Commencement Ceremony took place at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on May 18th, 2022 and celebrated the finest and brightest young talents from across numerous creative disciplines which included; architecture, fashion, fine art, interior design, animation, game design and more.
"I'm so honored to be receiving this honorary doctorate from the distinguished Academy of Art University. Education is the basis of all we do in this life and nowhere is that more apparent than in this remarkable institution. The amount of talent I've seen in these students makes me excited for all our futures. In a digital age of endless content, being a pupil and perfecting your art is a gift. Thanks to social media where these students can immediately showcase their art and design, this new generation has prioritized their creativity in every art form. Nowhere will they be taught the tools to excel and hone their craft like the Academy of Art University. Thank you to Dr. Elisa Stephens for this esteemed academic recognition," Kathy Hilton.
Hilton later delivered a stirring commencement speech to a packed auditorium of over a thousand Academy of Art University student graduates, attending family members and Academy of Art faculty.
During the speech, Kathy provided students with her 'Pearls from the Profession', a list of life lessons highlighting the value of preparation and persistence, of living with purpose and seeking perfection, while leaving time to be a prankster.
"It was an immense privilege to bestow the Academy of Art University's Honorary Doctorate to the brilliant, generous and talented Kathy Hilton," said Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens. "Kathy epitomizes the spirit of artists who are capable of turning their art form into a thriving career. She is an inspiration for young women everywhere who want to have their voices as artist heard and honored. Today she delivered a wonderful commencement speech with pearls of wisdom that I know our remarkable graduating class will find invaluable as they take their first steps into the world of work."
About Academy of Art University
Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is one of the largest private, accredited art and design schools in the nation. Located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University offers more than 129 accredited degree programs—available online and on-campus—spanning 70 areas of study, including entertainment arts, advertising, fashion, architecture, game development, music, communications, photography, and more. For more information, please visit https://www.academyart.edu
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DENVER, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Storey, president and chief executive officer at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 15. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. PT.
A live webcast link to the investor presentation will be made available on the Lumen Investor Relations website at https://ir.lumen.com/events-and-presentations.
About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.
Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com/home, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United States.
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Homology Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIXX) between June 10, 2019 and February 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 24, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Homology securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Homology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 24, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Homology had overstated the efficacy and risk mitigation regarding HMI-102, which is in Phase I/II pheNIX clinical trial and a gene therapy for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in adults; (2) accordingly, it was unlikely that Homology would be able to commercialize HMI-102 in its present form; and (3) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Homology class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4851 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raythink, a world-leading ARHUD solution provider for the automotive and transportation industry, announced that the company has obtained the IATF16949 Quality Management System standard certification for the automotive industry.
IATF16949, an internationally-accepted automobile industry standard, integrates the advanced quality management requirements of the industry and represents the quality management system standards generally accepted across today's automobile manufacturing sector.
Obtaining this certification signifies that Raythink has officially entered the automotive supply chain, and demonstrates that the company's research and development, production and management systems fully meet the management standards required by the industry whereby the management of all processes adopts an approach that is, at all times, systematic, scientific and standardized.
The company's ability to provide high-performance production processes according to specification meets the needs of automobile manufacturers, laying the foundation for further expansion of the mass-produced augmented-reality head-up displays (AR HUD) into more mainstream models, while further accelerating the application of next generation human-computer interaction in the increasingly common scenarios of smart connected vehicles and cockpits.
The automotive industry has entered the era of smart internet-connected vehicles, where the most direct bridge between smart internet-connected vehicles and drivers is the in-vehicle human-computer interaction system. A large central control screen is gradually taking the place of the original small size touch capacitive version commonly seen in current interactive systems. Differentiating the next generation of intelligent cars from what's currently on the road as well as from each other has become a major focus within the industry. AR HUD displays navigation, advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and other key information on the windshield in the form of naked eye AR-3D, delivering to drivers not only a safer but also a cool, "future-tech" driving experience, smartly coinciding with the concept of an intelligent vehicle while becoming the inevitable development trend.
Raythink, established in 2019, focuses on the design, development and production of AR total solutions that integrate intelligent transportation, assisted driving and AR display with innovative light sources as the core. The company's core technologies include optics, picture generation units (PGUs), AR Generator® SDK, algorithms and hardware and has developed unique large field of view AR HUD products that deliver real lane-level AR navigation, forward collision warning (FCW), pedestrian collision warning (PCW) and lane departure warning (LDW), among other functionalities.
Raythink has signed cooperation agreements for mass production AR projects with many Tier 1 manufacturers and OEMs.
The Shenzhen-based company has also embarked on the build-out of an international portfolio. In addition to the Taipei Innovation Optics R&D Center, Raythink has established software development teams in Changsha, China and Bangalore, India. A manufacturing base with complete logistics platforms and support facilities in Guangming District, Shenzhen, construction of which was commenced in 2020, was fully completed in October 2021.
The 3,000-square-meter factory warehouse is equipped with Class 10000, Class 100000 cleanrooms, and a single-line mass production capacity of some 11,000 units per month. Equipped with proprietary fully-automated AR-HUD optical testing processes and testing machines, the base has put in place an international LEAN production management process and a complete quality management system, covering parts, PGUs, assemblies and optical devices.
Obtaining the IATF16949 certification once again speaks to Raythink's outstanding performance and serves as an important milestone in the ongoing optimization of the production process quality management system. Raythink remains committed to constantly improving the quality of products and delivery, further perfecting the management system and providing carmakers with AR HUD products with higher specifications that meet the demands of lean manufacturing. In addition, the company plans to cooperate with upstream and downstream manufacturers to build an industrial chain ecosystem and accelerate the application of the next generation human-computer interaction in a growing range of intelligent connected vehicles and cockpit scenarios.
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Law enforcement still desired profession despite increasing dangers
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday brought a third deputy involved incident within the past couple of weeks. Sunday morning a man pulled a gun on Sarasota County Deputies who were responding to reports of the suspect threatening his girlfriend with the firearm.
According to Sarasota County’s Sheriff Hoffman, the man reached behind his back pulling out a semi-automatic firearm. The situation ended with the deputies shooting and killing the man.
However, the increasing dangers haven’t deterred local Kyle Kepner from wanting to pursue a career in law enforcement.
“The challenges we have now actually make some law enforcement agencies better,” said Kepner. “Because, now we get some people who may not be fit for the job out earlier, and we have people who understand the consequences and the price you’re paying to be apart of your community, and be those guardians that speak for the people who don’t have a voice.”
Being a police officer has been one of Kepner’s life long dreams.
“I’ve always wanted to go into law enforcement and nothing is going to stop me,” he said.
Despite the ever growing dangers, he said it’s helping his community which is what drives him to pursue his goal.
“No matter how hard it is. No matter how dangerous it is, that’s part of the job,” he said. “If you feel like that’s going to scare you away, then you shouldn’t be in law enforcement.”
Kepner states the only issue he has with his chosen career path is the salary. Although he thinks law enforcement should make more money, it’s not going to stop him from doing the job.
“They have one of the most dangerous jobs in America, and one of the most challenging jobs,” he said. “Yet, some agencies, I’ve seen them paying $30,000 a year. I can make more money sitting in an office answering phone calls. But, it’s not about the money. It’s about the passion people have for our communities.”
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LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Available figures have shown that single-aisle aircraft and their variants have become commercially active, leading to a conclusion that these aircraft will likely become a key part and a major player in the narrow body market in the post-Covid recovery period. When we think about single-aisle aircraft, this classification typically covers narrow body aircraft such as CRJ, B737, Comac C919 and Airbus A320, A321 Neo series, and A220 variants.
Looking at many airlines today, it is apparent that more than 80% of their installed fleet constitutes single-aisle aircraft, ranging from small to middle-sized planes. From our position, the long-term outlook is that the aviation market will likely shift towards narrow-body, with single-aisle aircraft share in the global commercial aviation market increasing to over 56% in the next five years.
Since the dawning of the pandemic, we have seen a couple of these airlines shift towards larger narrow body, even though the migration appears somewhat slower than expected due to the massive backlog of undelivered aircraft. Nonetheless, the aviation industry has noted a gradual transition towards large single-aisle, with the current projections indicating that these aircraft variants have increased by over 50% compared to pre-pandemic figures.
It is rather evident that backlog issues are a major concern for many airlines as far as the shift toward single-aisle aircraft is concerned. Based on the available figures, this backlog means that the worldwide fleet of various aircraft variants that fall under the large narrow body category will remain below 40%, but the trend may change favorably in the coming years. However, industry experts still believe that the figure will surpass the 35% mark in the next five years if we follow current market trends.
In reference to a statement by Boeing's management, "the heart of the market is around 180-200 seats." Conceivably, this statement posits that Boeing's large single-aisle aircraft may become the new market shapers, given the company's current positioning with large single-aisles. Remarkably, the number of Max 9 and 10 configurations and high-density Max 8 variants have started to dominate the installed fleet for many airlines, representing a new market trend towards single-aisles.
In all likelihood, the aviation market will note an increased number of A321 Neo variants, high-density A320 Neos making an entry into the narrow body market, pushing the tide further in the post-Covid global aviation industry. However, Airbus' share in the single-aisle market seems to be growing faster than its US rival, Boeing, which believably owns more aircraft variants in the narrow body category.
The latest figures provided for the two major manufacturers to the end of June indicate that Airbus had delivered over 10,600 of the 17,000 orders made by different airlines for A320 and A220 variants. The A320 has emerged as one of the best-selling and most popular single-aisle aircraft, with its market share surpassing that of Boeing's 737 Max models.
Market experts have cited the quality of engineering and recent disasters and grounding of the single-aisle Max 737 variants as reasons why Boeing's share in the narrow body market is trailing Airbus. Recent fleet data indicates that Airbus is struggling with a huge order backlog for single-aisle aircraft in the A320 family, with the current market share clocking at 59%. These figures indicate that the old order is fast changing, with the single-aisle market becoming increasingly attractive for many airlines.
Further, the increased favorability of the A320 series for short-haul destinations has increased their attractiveness in the aviation market, presenting opportunities for airlines to maintain intensive flyer programmes during the post-Covid recovery period. Therefore, these aircraft appear more feasible for airlines seeking to achieve fast rebound rates, unlike Boeing's single-aisle aircraft that predominantly operate in the long-haul segment.
Unlike wide-body aircraft, the single-aisle segment includes aircraft that allow airlines to achieve the best "per-seat economics" and ultimately provide greater flexibility for passengers. This explains the increased attractiveness of large single-aisle aircraft in the face of current predicaments that characterize the global aviation market.
As seen from the order backlogs that aircraft manufacturers are dealing with now, the value of single-aisle variants in driving growth and helping airlines meet their capacity demands during the post-Covid recovery period is largely indispensable. Given these realities, manufacturers should look into the possibilities of creating "middle of the market" aircraft models and those that offer circular composite fuselage to complement existing single-aisle models.
About Gediminas Ziemelis:
Throughout a business development career spanning more than 24 years, Gediminas Ziemelis has established over 50 start-ups and green-field investments in various industries such as IT, media, luxury furniture, pharma, clinics, agriculture, and across other industry sectors. At present, these companies are either owned by PE 'Vertas Management', or have previously been sold and are now components of other sizeable organisations.
Gediminas Ziemelis is the founder and chairman of Avia Solutions Group - a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.
Spanning his career to date, G. Ziemelis has received many prestigious awards and industry recognitions. In 2016, G. Ziemelis received a prestigious European Business Award in recognition of his visionary business management and development skills. The same year, under his leadership, Avia Solutions Group was named a national public champion in the category of Entrepreneurship, earning a spot in the top 110 European businesses. Twice – in 2012 and again in 2014 – Ziemelis was acknowledged as one of the top 40 most talented young leaders in the global aerospace industry by the leading USA aerospace magazine 'Aviation Week'.
Over his career, Gediminas Ziemelis has taken part in many impressive business ventures. Between 2014 – 2017, he personally supported and consulted Chinese Banks (including ICBCL, CMBL, and Skyco Leasing) concerning financing aircraft sale-leaseback transactions where the total value was more than US$ 4 bn.
Between 2006 – 2019, Avia Solutions Group Chairman executed successful IPOs of 4 companies at OMX and WSE, oversaw many public bonds issues, along with the raising of public capital worth more than US$ 400 M.
His total net worth is US$ 1.38 bn, according to local business media.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Choice Shipping, preferred partner of Amazon's Global Selling team and the "go-to" resource for Amazon FBA international expansion and growth of sellers and online brands all over the world, today announced its rebrand to Frisbi.
"Over the past 5 years, the Amazon and e-commerce world has become increasingly more and more complex. There are many tools and services that offer guidance and help with e-commerce marketplaces, but many turn out to be a strain on a seller's time and budget. We have done a fantastic job at simplifying the 'international expansion' aspect for Amazon sellers all over the world with our Technology and Expansion Specialists. But we are more than just shipping and needed a name and look to reflect that," said Ryan Cramer, Head of Marketing and Growth at Frisbi.
"I am absolutely thrilled to finally reveal that First Choice Shipping is now Frisbi! We have been working tirelessly over the last 2 years to get to this moment. Over time, we have kept our mission to 'Make it easy to grow your business internationally' clear. Now, sellers get that message loud and clear by transitioning to a name that we feel personifies us much better," said Pearl Ausch, COO at Frisbi.
Like First Choice Shipping, Frisbi will continue delivering on its tagline "Going global isn't as complicated as you think" by enabling e-commerce sellers to successfully sell all over the world with cutting-edge technology and a team of experts. Users will have access to the Frisbi360™ portal that enables users to manage global operations in one convenient, user-friendly place.
"We understand that expansion is a scary point for most sellers in their e-commerce selling journey. With that in mind, we will also be releasing a brand new state-of-the-art technology in a few short months to replace our current system to simplify things even further. We want to continue striving towards our goal of continuing to make sure that everything we do internally also represents us as a company externally," said Ausch.
For more information, visit https://www.frisbi.com/
About Frisbi
Established in 2010, Frisbi, formerly First Choice Shipping, was founded on the belief that the complex world of expanding into Amazon's global markets should be made easy. To do that, Frisbi set out to create a single digital hub from which all services necessary to expand globally could be obtained. With expertise and solutions in small parcel shipping, tax registrations, importer of record, international returns, product compliances and customs clearance, Frisbi connects small business owners and e-commerce giants alike to the entire world, on their own terms.
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Having launched a care model centered around nurse practitioners, Greater Good Health's latest funding round will broaden its reach and breadth of value-based care capabilities
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Good Health, the company redefining value-based care through the first primary care model centered around nurse practitioners, today announced that it has secured a total of $13 million in funding since its inception last year. Adding to $3 million in previously undisclosed seed funding, Greater Good Health recently closed another round totaling $10 million led by LRVHealth, with participation from Martin Ventures, Health Velocity Capital, returning investor Optum Ventures and additional angel investors and renowned healthcare experts.
A testament to Greater Good Health's continued growth trajectory, the funds will be used to help the company grow its existing network of NPs, expand into additional states and broaden its digital solution.
"Nurse practitioners, along with other healthcare professionals, have felt undervalued and burnt out for years – a sentiment that was exacerbated by the pandemic and continues in its aftermath," said Sylvia Hastanan, founder and CEO of Greater Good Health, who spent the last decade in leadership roles with national provider organizations such as Optum, Davita Medical Group and HealthCare Partners. "As a result, the nation is facing an alarming shortage of healthcare workers, especially in primary care. To help address provider burnout, it's important to build and expand systems designed to support healthcare professionals to work at the top of their license."
Greater Good Health connects and empowers NPs with value-based care training, technology tools, clinical resources and professional development. Resources include a technology-enabled community, personal wellness experiences and professional learning and development content. Additionally, the digital platform enables NPs to improve scheduling, access clinical resources and more.
"With more states moving to full practice authority, we recognize that NPs are well-positioned to help improve health access and equity for all," said Hastanan. "And as we continue providing NPs with the tools needed to be successful, we look forward to further expanding our reach to more patients – especially those that struggle with accessing a physician."
Operating primarily on the West Coast, Greater Good Health plans to expand in geography and services with value-based provider groups, hospitals and health plans.
"The biggest challenge in healthcare right now is addressing rampant provider burnout and physician shortage – especially within primary care. We're hearing this repeatedly from the health systems and other strategic partners in our network," said Tripp Peake, managing partner at LRVHealth. "We're investing in Greater Good Health because their unique approach to empowering nurse practitioners helps fill massive gaps in care. It opens access to primary medicine for more people, keeps people healthier, and ultimately benefits everyone as the industry continues its shift to value-based care."
For more information and to join the community, visit www.greatergoodhealth.com.
About Greater Good Health
Greater Good Health is a healthcare startup committed to redefining holistic value-based care and expanding primary care access. The company's platform, centered around nurse practitioners (NPs), provides NPs access to a broad community, an education portal, including the Greater Good Institute, technology tools to enhance scheduling, analytics, and access point of care tools, as well wellness resources to help prevent burnout. For more information, visit www.greatergoodhealth.com.
About LRVHealth
LRVHealth is the "Inside Healthcare" venture capital platform. LRVHealth's investors include leading provider, payer, and vendor organizations, comprising a network that touches one in three healthcare consumers across the U.S. Together, this network collaborates to identify, invest in, and adopt innovative solutions to the industry's most pressing needs. Founded in 2000 by an experienced team of healthcare investors, operators, and advisors, the LRVHealth team provides early-stage capital, operating experience, and industry insight to build the next generation of great healthcare companies. For more information, visit www.LRVHealth.com.
About Martin Ventures
Martin Ventures is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm based in Nashville, TN. Martin Venture focuses on both building de novo companies and investing capital into world-class entrepreneurs' leading innovative healthcare technology and services companies. For more information, visit www.martinventures.com.
About Health Velocity Capital
Health Velocity Capital invests exclusively in innovative healthcare software and services companies. The firm's partners have more than 75 collective years as investors, entrepreneurs, and executives helping to finance and build innovative companies that created important new healthcare markets and that became market leaders, including successful companies such as Teladoc, Livongo Health, Change Healthcare, MDLive, Contessa Health, Headspace Health, Aspire Health, Zipari, IVX Health, Well Health, Compassus, Aperio, The Advisory Board Company, Healthways (Tivity Health), US Renal Care, Spero Health, OnShift, Vantage Oncology, D2Hawkeye, Circulation Health, Payerpath, and many others. In addition to investing on behalf of institutional investors, Health Velocity Capital invests on behalf of a number of the nation's largest and most influential healthcare organizations and many of their top executives who collectively represent organizations that provide health insurance to more than 175 million Americans, operate more than 600 hospitals, provide pharmacy and PBM services to all Americans, and provide software and services to every major hospital in the United States. For more information, please visit www.healthvelocitycapital.com.
About Optum Ventures
Optum Ventures is the independent venture fund of Optum, a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone, and part of the UnitedHealth Group. Optum Ventures invests in digital health companies that use data and insights to help improve consumers' access to health care services and how care is delivered and paid for, and that make the healthcare system more reliable and easier to navigate. For more information, please visit www.optumventures.com.
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Jury is chosen to decide Florida school shooter’s sentence
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury of seven men and five women was chosen Tuesday for a penalty trial to decide whether Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz should be sentenced to death or get life in prison for the 2018 attack, capping a nearly three-month winnowing process that began with 1,800 candidates.
The jurors were picked from a final group of 53 candidates by prosecutors and defense attorneys. Those chosen survived three rounds of questioning that began on April 4 and dragged on through numerous delays caused by illnesses and other factors. Eight to 10 alternates were still being selected.
The jury will decide whether Cruz, 23, receives the death sentence or life in prison without parole for the murders of 14 students and three staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.
Cruz pleaded guilty in October to those murders and 17 counts of attempted murder, so the jurors will only decide his punishment. They must be unanimous for Cruz to get the death penalty — if at least one votes for life, that will be Cruz’s sentence.
The jurors chosen are two banking executives and two technology workers, a probation officer, a human resources professional and a Walmart store stock supervisor. Also included are a librarian, a medical claims adjuster, a legal assistant and two retired executives from the insurance and health care fields.
Each side was given the opportunity to persuade Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer that a particular candidate was biased. And if she disagreed, each side also had 10 peremptory challenges where they could eliminate candidates for any reason except race or gender. The defense used seven and the prosecution used four.
The panel will have a task never faced by a U.S. jury — no American mass shooter who killed at least 17 people has ever made it to trial. Nine others died during or immediately after their shooting attacks, killed either by police or themselves. The suspect in the 2019 slaying of 23 at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, is awaiting trial.
In the first phase of jury selection, the prospective panelists were simply asked if their employment and life circumstances would allow them to serve the four months the trial is expected to last. About 80% were eliminated because their employers wouldn’t pay them, they are self-employed, or they had school obligations or vacations planned.
In the second phase, the 300 remaining panelists were asked their opinions on the death penalty and whether they could be fair to Cruz. Finally, about 85 were asked about their lives and work histories, whether they could stomach seeing gruesome crime scene and autopsy photos and even if they play violent video games and believe white people have advantages in society not available to racial minorities.
The selection process was upended several times. One day, the sheriff’s deputies who guard the courtroom thought some potential jurors were about to attack Cruz and pulled him to safety as they quickly removed the threatening panelists. On another day, Scherer had to dismiss a group of potential jurors because one wore a T-shirt referencing the shooting that supported the victims and survivors. Selection also was delayed for two weeks when lead defense attorney Melisa McNeill contracted COVID-19.
The jurors will be exposed to graphic evidence, including crime scene and autopsy photos and tour the three-story classroom building where Cruz methodically stalked the halls, shooting at anyone in front of him and into classrooms. It has not been cleaned since the shooting and remains bloodstained and bullet-pocked, with Valentine’s Day gifts strewn about.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses identify areas weakened by recent events and initiate various recovery processes, outsourced information technology is a leading trend among outsourced services. In a 2022 report from The Economist Intelligence Unit, more than 1,000 survey respondents from six business sectors across nine countries, 83% believe that their organization needs to improve IT infrastructure and applications to successfully navigate future instabilities.
In response to this rising demand, EisnerAmper is offering Outsourced IT Services, the newest edition to its suite of outsourced services. Clients can now leverage firm resources and expertise to assist with:
- Cybersecurity assessments that uncover financial and IT risks.
- Software development and website security.
- Breach response and disaster recovery plans that reduce down-time costs.
- Managed technology services including behavior-based email threat protection, dark web scanning for client credentials, and artificial intelligence-based endpoint security.
- Custom staff augmentation.
"Companies are realizing that today's IT opportunities and threats require unique and specialized expertise. These organizations often aren't able to create that architecture in-house," said Rahul Mahna, Outsourced IT Services team leader. "That's why they look to outsource this key function to a leading-edge firm that offers tailored, holistic solutions that are forward looking."
"Clients are increasingly looking for outsourcing functions to save on costs and turn their attention to growing their businesses. And we believe this trend will only intensify," says Christopher Loiacono, Vice Chair of Services at EisnerAmper. "We're excited to have added IT to our already comprehensive toolbox of outsourced services."
EisnerAmper, one of the largest business consulting firms in the world, is comprised of EisnerAmper LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides client attest services; and Eisner Advisory Group LLC, an alternative practice structure that provides business advisory and non-attest services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards and codes of conduct. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. Our combined entities include more than 200 partners and 2,750-plus employees. For more information, please visit eisneramper.com, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Netflix common stock or call options, or sold put options, between January 19, 2021 and April 19, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Netflix, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Deputy resigns after traffic stop that pregnant mother calls terrifying
BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. (WJXT) - A pregnant mother is speaking out after what she describes as a terrifying traffic stop with a Florida deputy. The traffic stop was caught on police camera, and the deputy later resigned.
Four months pregnant Ebony Washington and her three children were on their way home to Jacksonville from Gainesville last Friday around midnight when they were pulled over for speeding by Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason DeSue.
DeSue says the mother was traveling 75 miles per hour in a 55 mph speed zone.
Despite the lights and siren, Washington did not pull over right away because she wanted to find a well-lit area before doing so. She kept driving but turned on her hazard lights.
“It was dark [and I was] with my kids. I felt uncomfortable. I didn’t want to be able to not have anyone else around,” Washington said.
In the body camera footage, DeSue sounds like he is unhappy with this decision.
“Pull the vehicle over, or I’ll put you into the ground,” he said through the police car’s speakers.
Shortly after DeSue makes that statement, he follows Washington’s car into a gas station parking lot. Video shows he gets out of the vehicle and points his gun toward her car.
“If you make any movement, that’ll be your last mistake you’re gonna make,” he shouts at the car. “Do not move.”
The video shows Washington put her hands outside the vehicle like the deputy asked.
Washington says she was unaware the deputy pulled out a gun at first.
“I didn’t know he had a gun until I told him my seatbelt was on because he was telling me to get out… He said, ‘Well, get out. I have my gun. I’m not worried,’” she said.
Body camera footage shows DeSue aggressively take Washington’s arm after he handcuffed her.
Washington later tried to explain to the deputy why she did not initially pull over.
“I’m trying to tell you the only reason why I didn’t stop. I’m a very educated woman with a master’s degree… I was only not because it’s dark out and I have three kids with me. I’m pregnant, and I did not want them to feel uncomfortable,” she said in the video.
“Shut up about the why,” DeSue yelled at her. “Don’t care about the why.”
Washington was given a speeding ticket and apologized to the deputy.
“Apologize for yourself for not thinking,” DeSue said in the video.
The mother says she keeps replaying the incident in her head. She says she was “obliging [and] corresponding” during the stop, but she worries about might have happened.
“Had I done any type of movement outside of what he asked me to do, that could’ve been the opportunity for him to pull the trigger,” she said.
DeSue resigned from the sheriff’s office after the incident.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a processor of pet food at a family-owned company and I care about pet health and safety. It is super easy for dogs to get dehydrated and I thought there should be a way for a dog to drink water when needed during a walk and without assistance from the pet owner, so I invented the NUTRO PACK," said an inventor, from Chula Vista, Calif. "My design helps to prevent the dog from becoming dehydrated and it could provide a more healthy, fun and active life."
The invention provides an effective way for a pet dog to stay hydrated during a walking excursion. In doing so, it enables the dog to obtain water on his own at any time during the walk. It also eliminates the need for the pet owner to carry an extra water bottle, bowl, etc. As a result, it provides added convenience and peace of mind and it keeps pets safe outdoors, especially in areas without nearby water or fountains. The invention features a practical and portable design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for pet dog owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the San Diego sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SDB-1653, 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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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis because of his positions on abortion and transgender rights filed suit Wednesday to get his job back, saying the Republican leader violated his First Amendment rights.
DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors.
“If the governor’s allowed to do this, what’s left of democracy? If the governor’s allowed to retaliate against me for speaking out, what’s left of the First Amendment,” Warren asked at a news conference in Tallahassee.
The lawsuit alleges that DeSantis did not identify any actual conduct involving criminal activity that would warrant a suspension and says the governor is punishing Warren for voicing positions that DeSantis opposes.
DeSantis, criticized by Democrats for signing abortion restrictions and bills seen as anti-LGBTQ into law, held a campaign-like event to announce Warren’s suspension where supporters cheered the decision. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Wednesday morning.
Now seeking re-election in November and positioning himself as a potential 2024 presidential candidate, the governor cited Warren’s “neglect of duty” and other alleged violations.
In his executive order, DeSantis cited Warren’s policy of not pursuing some lesser categories of crime, including “trespassing at a business location, disorderly conduct, disorderly intoxication, and prostitution.”
The suspension was backed by several law enforcement officers including Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, who said Warren had been acting as a kind of “supreme authority” to decide ”what crimes will be legal or illegal in our county.”
Similar uses of prosecutorial discretion by progressives elected around the country in recent years have prompted some pushback.
In San Francisco, voters in June recalled Chesa Boudin, a former public defender who was elected district attorney in 2019 on a criminal justice reform platform. Boudin faced criticism over rising crime after declining to prosecute most drug offenses. A similar effort to recall the Los Angeles D.A. failed to garner enough signatures this week.
Warren, who was elected in 2016 by Tampa-area voters and re-elected in 2020, said the governor is overturning the will of the people who put him in office.
“The governor has attacked our democracy and it should worry everyone,” Warren told reporters. “If the governor’s attempt to unilaterally overturn an election is allowed to stand, it threatens to undermine the integrity and outcome of elections across our state for years to come.”
Warren described the pledge circulated by prosecutors around the country as “a value statement,” not a definitive decision on how he might handle any particular case. He also noted that Florida’s new ban on abortions after 15 weeks of gestation has been ruled unconstitutional, and that the state doesn’t even have a law against hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Warren’s lawsuit says the suspension was retaliatory after he opposed the governor on a number of issues, including DeSantis’ efforts to deny the restoration of voting rights for felons and create new crimes for public protests in response to the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the new abortion restrictions.
“Of course, DeSantis is free to express his views and his disagreements with Warren as often as he likes. Indeed, the Federal Constitution ensures that he is,” the suit says. “DeSantis went too far.”
The suit says Warren has an obligation to voters to say where he stands on such issues, and that as a prosecutor, he has the right to decide how the limited resources he has should be used to prosecute crimes. That priority should be on public safety, it said.
“The First Amendment protects the right of elected officials to speak out on matters of public controversy, and in fact it does so because it’s so important that the voters who choose these elected officials know where they stand on these issues,” Jean-Jacques Cabou, a lawyer for Warren, said in a phone interview.
Warren’s suspension is now an issue in the governor’s race as Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, the state’s only statewide-elected Democrat, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist enter the final week of the primary to see who will challenge DeSantis.
“For this governor to weaponize his office and remove a state attorney — a prosecutor — who has prosecutorial discretion over which cases he brings forward and which he doesn’t, this is the overreaching and overstepping of this governor,” Fried said at a campaign event Tuesday night. “It is the most dangerous thing to our democracy that we have seen.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/florida-prosecutor-sues-desantis-over-removal-over-abortion/ | 2022-08-17T23:41:01Z |
LONDON, ON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voices, the #1 voice marketplace, is pleased to introduce Project Marketplace™, a new way for clients to discover and hire voice talent.
Project Marketplace will provide creative directors, agencies, casting directors, video producers, video and content producers with another way to hire talent, discover new voices, and create relationships on Voices.
"Today we're excited to bring our vision to life by launch an ecommerce-like store allowing talent to list services available for hire, at preset prices. We're pleased to announce that we're launching Project Marketplace, a new way for clients to buy voice over projects," says David Ciccarelli, Founder and CEO of Voices.
- Less Back and Forth: The back and forth of auditioning is completely eliminated creating a quicker, easier hiring process.
- Eliminate Uncertainty: Projects are predefined packages of work with upfront prices and timelines. Skip the guesswork and purchase with confidence knowing exactly what you'll receive.
- Hire Instantly: You can buy a project instantly and then the talent gets to work. All you have to do is download your files when the project is complete.
Several other features such as project listings, customization of project packages, set prices are available through this product launch.
"Project Marketplace is the culmination of years of work and it's my hope you'll find this new way to hire, and new way to earn, one of our best innovations yet," Ciccarelli added.
For more help getting your projects set up, check out the Project Marketplace Guide or the Creating Projects on Voices video.
Voices is the world's #1 voice marketplace, with over 2 million registered users. Since 2005, the biggest and most beloved brands have entrusted Voices to help them find professionals to bring their projects to life. Headquartered in London, Canada, Voices helps match clients with voice over, music, audio production, and translation professionals in over 160 countries and 100+ languages and dialects.
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– Proof-of-Concept Trial Confirms ZT-01's Mechanism of Action in Restoring Glucagon Release in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes –
– First-in-Class ZT-01 has the Potential to Become the First Therapeutic to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes –
TORONTO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Zucara Therapeutics Inc., a diabetes life sciences company developing the first therapeutic to prevent insulin-induced hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), today announced that its Phase 1b proof-of-concept trial demonstrated ZT-01's ability to restore glucagon release in people with Type 1 diabetes ("T1D").
Data from 18 subjects that completed all three hypoglycemic challenge (clamp) procedures demonstrated that nearly 90% of subjects had a meaningful increase in glucagon following ZT-01 compared to placebo. Compared to placebo, ZT-01 at 3 mg and 20 mg resulted in a mean 14 pg/mL and a 20 pg/mL change in peak glucagon from baseline, respectively (p<0.0001); while, on average, ZT-01 doubled the number of counter-regulatory events (an increase in blood glucose in hypoglycemia despite increasing insulin infusion). Of the 18 subjects completing 3 clamps, 16 showed a greater than 10 pg/mL increase in glucagon higher than placebo following one or both doses of ZT-01. There were no serious adverse events observed.
Michael Midmer, Zucara Therapeutics' Chief Executive Officer, added, "We are thrilled that results of this Phase 1b study establish proof of concept by demonstrating that our somatostatin receptor antagonist increases glucagon during hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. ZT-01 is a first-in-class molecule and could help many people with diabetes that suffer from disruptive hypoglycemia. We are working to file regulatory applications by the end of this year for a multi-center Phase 2 trial in the U.S. and Canada and look forward to evaluating ZT-01's ability to prevent hypoglycemia that challenges the lives of people with T1D."
Conducted at Centricity Research (formerly LMC Manna Research), the study employed a crossover design in people with T1D undergoing hypoglycemic clamp procedures to cause clinically significant Level 2 hypoglycemia. The procedure was performed on three separate occasions to assess the effects of subcutaneous ZT-01 at doses of 3 mg and 20 mg versus placebo, given before hypoglycemia was initiated. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of ZT-01 on glucagon levels. Zucara would like to thank all study participants and we recognize how committed you were to our study and have greatly helped move this important research forward.
Dr. Alex Abitbol, the study's principal investigator, commented, "We are pleased to have demonstrated that ZT-01 acts to increase glucagon during hypoglycemia. In many patients undergoing the study's hypoglycemic clamp procedure, we not only observed a rise in glucagon but also a corresponding rise in glucose suggesting that ZT-01 may prevent hypoglycemia, further demonstrating proof-of-concept. This is the first treatment that aims to restore the normal physiology of glucagon secretion and could greatly impact the quality-of-life of patients living with diabetes, as well as their caregivers."
In people without diabetes, insulin secretion decreases while glucagon secretion increases to prevent hypoglycemia. However, in people with insulin-dependent diabetes, this response is dysregulated due to elevated secretion of pancreatic somatostatin ("SST"). Zucara has demonstrated that, in people with T1D, the glucagon response can be restored by inhibiting SST with ZT-01, a first-in-class SST receptor 2 antagonist.
Zucara Therapeutics is developing ZT-01, a first-in-class therapeutic to prevent insulin-induced hypoglycemia in patients using insulin therapy. ZT-01 is designed to inhibit somatostatin, a pancreatic hormone that impairs the glucagon response to hypoglycemia in people with insulin-dependent diabetes. ZT-01 restores glucagon release to prevent hypoglycemia, which could dramatically change diabetes disease management and improve both patient health and quality of life. For more information, visit www.zucara.ca.
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CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program offers free admissions counseling to lower-income, first-generation college applicants
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CollegeAdvisor.com, one of the nation's premier college advising companies, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program.
The CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program provides free, comprehensive admissions support to high school students who demonstrate financial need and seek to continue their education. Scholars are often first-generation college applicants or from historically underrepresented communities.
81 high school students from around the world were accepted into CollegeAdvisor.com's 2023 Scholars Program. The complete list of recipients is available at www.collegeadvisor.com/scholars-program.
More than 50% of the 2023 Scholars are first-generation college applicants and nearly 80% identify as minority students.
Over 200 students have benefited from the CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program since its inception in 2019. Participation in the Program continues to grow, with a 125% increase in applications year over year.
"The college application process is not easy. However, the CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program provided access to countless resources—webinars, essay guides, etc.— and a personal college advisor who was there whenever I needed her to offer me the utmost real advice about the college application process," said 2022 Scholar Kathleen Nguyen, who plans to attend UCLA in the fall. "Since participating in the Scholars Program, I have grown to appreciate myself as an individual and have found myself to be in a successful place today."
Each CollegeAdvisor.com Scholar is matched with a dedicated and highly trained college admissions coach who provides 1-on-1 counseling and customized support during all parts of the admissions process. Throughout the year, the Scholar will work with their coach to develop their essays, prepare for interviews, finalize their college list and attend webinars and specialty workshops designed to guide them through every application milestone.
The CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program was designed to reinforce CollegeAdvisor.com's commitment to equity and accessibility in higher education.
"We know that personalized college counseling and admissions support can have a direct impact on students' college applications. Last year, 81% of the CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars got into at least 1 of their top 3 college choices," said CollegeAdvisor.com Founder Brian Mitchell. "We believe every student deserves the opportunity to continue their education, regardless of their financial situation and we will continue to donate these services to students who do not have the means to afford them so that every student has the same opportunity to go to their dream school."
In total, CollegeAdvisor.com has donated over $500K in services to students through its give back programs, including the Scholars Program.
The application period for the next CollegeAdvisor.com Scholars Program will open on June 1, 2023.
Established in 2019, CollegeAdvisor.com leverages digital to provide affordable and accessible college admissions counseling and online tools and support to help every student through the college application process.
ABOUT COLLEGEADVISOR.COM
As one of the nation's premiere college advising companies, CollegeAdvisor.com offers affordable and effective college admissions support to students from all backgrounds. CollegeAdvisor.com leverages digital to provide affordable admissions counseling and offers students access to online tools and personalized support to help organize, track, and strengthen their college applications.
CollegeAdvisor.com is part of Next College Student Athlete (NCSA)'s collection of path-to-college solutions, which offer virtual recruiting and admissions services to high school student-athletes, non-athletes, and high school, club, and college coaches.
NCSA is a subsidiary of IMG Academy, one of the world's largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institutions.
Contact: Lauren Pulte, 248-885-2607, lpulte@ncsasports.org
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NECA 2022 Austin brings the electrical construction industry together October 15-18 in Austin, Texas.
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is excited to announce that registration is open for the 2022 NECA Convention and Trade Show in Austin, Texas. This year's convention, held Oct. 15-18, reunites the electrical construction industry for the trade's premier event. Attendees will gain access to industry-leading education, outstanding keynote speakers, peer-to-peer networking, unforgettable entertainment, and North America's largest electrical construction trade show.
NECA 2022 Austin will feature a virtual option, making every education session available to all registrants. Whether in-person or virtual, all attendees will have access to on-demand content following the convention.
"All of us at NECA are incredibly excited to welcome the entire industry together for another memorable Convention and Trade Show," NECA CEO David Long said. "NECA 2022 Austin is set to become the largest event in our association's history, connecting attendees with more products and services, more education, and more opportunities to unite with industry colleagues than ever before. This year goes beyond the imaginable, all to support electrical construction and take our contractors to unprecedented heights in a city we have never hosted in before."
Attendees will be able to listen directly from world-renowned speakers including Retired U.S. Army Staff Sargent Travis Mills, Hall of Fame NFL Running Back Emmitt Smith, and 60 Minutes correspondent and former CBS Evening News Anchor Scott Pelley. The event will feature an interactive opening reception in the famed Austin City Limits Live concert venue at the Moody Theater. Finally, the convention concludes at the Palmer Events Center, featuring the 2022 Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Carly Pearce.
Apprentices, training directors, and instructors are invited to attend NECA Apprentice Appreciation Day. We have planned a special program for apprentices working in all levels of electrical construction. Following the program, all participants will visit the NECA Show for free.
NECA offers top-notch, timely educational offerings featuring dynamic speakers and instructors from around the globe. On the trade show floor, experience over 300 exhibitors who make the NECA Show the premier event for power, light, energy, and communication technology.
Visit necaconvention.org for complete details on NECA 2022 Austin, including a schedule and details on registration.
NECA is the voice of the $202 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA's national office and 118 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development. Go to www.necanet.org for more information.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Evoke announces the integration of Ashfield Health marketing and communications agencies to form a new global healthcare brand, experience, and communications platform, purpose-built to make health more human™.
The combination of two leading global healthcare organizations in one agile platform – under the Evoke name – creates one of the industry's deepest and most dynamic marketing and communications offerings. Evoke now has 1,400+ people across global practice area teams and 12 specialty agencies united and defined by the common purpose to make health more human™ and unlock the full potential of its people, brands, organizations and the communities they serve.
"Our market is evolving rapidly, requiring healthcare brands and organizations to be fluid, constantly transforming, and embracing of new technology into their marketing and communications to reach and engage their audiences in the most compelling way. This was the perfect opportunity to create a genuinely different proposition to anything else in the industry – one that thrives in this type of change, giving our clients the ability and confidence to relentlessly focus on building empathetic experiences for patients that build enduring value," said Reid Connolly, CEO and Founder of Evoke.
Evoke's offering is centered around global practice areas in Creative, Communications, Policy & Access, Experience, Data Science, Media, MarTech and Delivery, and will bring the best talent from across the Evoke platform together to solve the most complex of client challenges.
Evoke will now become one of the largest global healthcare marketing and communications organizations and is led by an Executive Committee comprised of:
- Reid Connolly, CEO and Founder of Evoke
- Former Ashfield Health Global President, Amar Urhekar, who takes the new role of Global President overseeing marketing and advertising specialty agencies
- Former Evoke Kyne CEO, David Kyne, who takes the new role of Global President overseeing communications and PR specialty agencies
- Heather Torak, Chief Operating Officer
- Eric Daly, Chief Growth Officer
The Executive Committee is supported by an Executive Leadership Team consisting of specialty agency heads and function leads.
"Evoke is a more agile and adaptive client partner, able to bring talent and technology together at scale for refreshingly seamless partnerships at the therapy area or enterprise level, and also offer the deepest sector expertise through our incredible specialty agencies. We make this possible through our amazing people and leaders who share a powerful and singular focus on making health more human™ – this unites our diverse cultures and inspires us to work harder, better and more human, together," comments Amar Urhekar, Global President.
The integration of Ashfield Health marketing and communications specialty agencies into the Evoke platform has been under way since October 2021. The launch follows the acquisition of UDG Healthcare (Ashfield Health's parent company) in August 2021 by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (which acquired Evoke's parent company, Huntsworth in 2020).
"Our structure celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of the individual agency cultures that exist within our business, while also providing the benefits that only a platform with our scale, diversity and global reach can. We are committed to supporting and challenging our teams, opening up new and unexpected career journeys on a global level, and helping our people grow quickly in a more inclusive, progressive and personalized way," said David Kyne, Global President.
Evoke is also unveiling a new refreshed branding that reflects key brand hallmarks from both businesses and represents the key role of innovation and empathy in making health more human™. The new visual identity and Evoke naming convention is shared by all specialty agencies supporting the united platform structure. Evoke specialty agencies now include:
- Evoke Canale – a PR, integrated communications and investor relations agency for emerging and breakthrough businesses, mainly in the biotech space
- Evoke Create – a creative delivery agency providing performance-based execution of strategic plans for health and life science brands
- Evoke Galliard – a communications agency specializing in scientific storytelling with creativity
- Evoke Incisive Health – healthcare policy and communications consultancy focused on UK and European markets
- Evoke MicroMass – a creative agency with a deep understanding of behavioral science and patient engagement
- Evoke Mind+Matter – a global data-driven marketing agency creating engaging experiences for health and life science brands
- Evoke Kyne – global PR and communications agency working with biopharma, foundations and non-profits, and government organizations
- Evoke Navience – a market access agency helping clients accelerate brand growth from strategy through execution
- Evoke New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and London – a global health and wellness marketing and brand communications agency
Visit www.evokegroup.com to find out more – new website is live on June 6th 2022.
Notes for editors
For further information or to arrange interviews with Reid Connolly or other members of the Evoke Executive Committee please contact:
Ashley Makuh
VP Marketing and Communications, Evoke
+1 732 687 3242
ashley.makuh@evokegroup.com
Simon Hackett
Global Marketing and Communications Director, Evoke
+34 651938132
simon.hackett@evokegroup.com
About Evoke
Evoke is a leading global brand, experience, and communications platform, purpose-built to make health more human™. Organized by global practice areas and specialty agencies, Evoke uses data-driven insights, creativity, and applied innovation to solve the most complex of challenges in today's healthcare market. Evoke is a platform for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve to unlock their full potential.
Evoke is part of Huntsworth (www.huntsworth.com), an international healthcare and communications group. Huntsworth's principal areas of focus are marketing, medical, and immersive communication services for healthcare clients, which are primarily large and mid-sized pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice acquired Huntsworth plc on May 1, 2020.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Homestead Smart Health Plans is pleased to announce the appointment of John Powers as President of Homestead.
Powers, a senior healthcare executive with over 25 years experience in disrupting the status quo and leading change in the cost management space, brings extensive knowledge of the marketplace to Homestead's executive team. He has a proven track record of helping companies grow and provide best in class solutions to their customers. His previous roles included EVP and principal of Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS) and Vice President of HealthComp Holdings, the largest independent TPA in the US. Powers brings vast experience in cost containment solutions as well as the self-funded payer community.
"We're thrilled to welcome John and his tenacity to our team. We look forward to incorporating his vision and experience into our overall mission of empowering employers to be engaged healthcare consumers who provide and sustain excellent health benefits to their workforces. I look forward to the dynamic impact John will have in his role as President, both for our organization as well as those we serve." – Bill Green, CEO, Homestead Smart Health Plans
"I could not be more excited to join Homestead's already successful team," Powers said. "Their integrated solution is unique in the marketplace as a one stop shop for self-funded health plans. Since Homestead owns the product from A to Z, they've been able to bring both incredible savings and a great customer experience."
"Looking back at my career, I've been extremely fortunate to learn from some of the best leaders in our space. I could not be more confident that I can use my experience to help take Homestead Smart Health Plans to the next level."
About Homestead Smart Health Plans
At Homestead, our mission is to create transparent and sustainable health plans and put the power back in the hands of the employer. Homestead Smart Health Plans was formed by health insurance industry insiders from some of the biggest names in the business to solve the core problem of rising costs and decreasing coverage. Our plans are built on a proprietary reference-based repricing system and include stop-loss insurance protection against catastrophic losses as well as third-party administration. For more information, visit www.homesteadplans.com.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors are deliberating at the trial of four men accused of plotting to abduct Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. They began going through evidence on Monday after some four weeks of testimony in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Here’s a look at the charges and what’s required to secure convictions:
WHO ARE THE DEFENDANTS?
Six men were initially charged but two pleaded guilty before trial.
The remaining defendants include Adam Fox, described by prosecutors as the plot’s ringleader. He and co-defendant Barry Croft Jr. were affiliated with the “Three Percenter” far-right anti-government movement. Prosecutors say the other two defendants, Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta, were members of the Wolverine Watchmen, a self-styled militia with similar views.
Ty Garbinpleaded guilty last year and Kaleb Franksjoined him in February. Both were star government witnesses at trial.
WHAT ARE THE CHARGES?
All four are charged with kidnapping conspiracy.
According to prosecutors, the defendants plotted from June to October 2020 to abduct Whitmer from her vacation home in northern Michigan because they were infuriated by what they saw as her overly restrictive policies during the pandemic.
Fox, Croft and Harris are also charged with conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. Prosecutors said they sought to construct and buy explosives, with the aim of destroying a bridge near Whitmer’s cottage to stymie police during the kidnapping.
Croft and Harris are charged with possession of an unregistered destructive device — a firework wrapped with pennies that could serve as shrapnel.
Harris is the only one charged with possession of a semi-automatic assault rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches long that wasn’t registered to him.
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL SENTENCES?
The kidnapping conspiracy and conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction charges carry maximum life sentences.
The maximum sentence for possession of an unregistered destructive device is 10 years, and Harris could face up to three years in prison if convicted of the semi-automatic rifle charge.
Garbin has already been sentenced to six years in prison, and Franks is expected to receive a lighter sentence than if he had lost at trial.
WHAT’S REQUIRED FOR CONVICTIONS?
The defendants never achieved their purported goal of kidnapping Whitmer. Unbeknownst to them, the FBI had infiltrated their group and was closely monitoring them. They were arrested in October 2020.
Defense attorneys portrayed their clients as weekend warriors prone to big, wild talk, who were often stoned. To prove it was deadly serious, prosecutors entered evidence showing the defendants took specific steps, referred to as “overt acts,” toward implementing their plans.
Jury instructions explain that convictions on the kidnapping and weapons conspiracy charges require evidence that each defendant committed at least one of the long list of overt acts in the indictment.
Proof that a defendant simply knew about the conspiracy or associated with members of the conspiracy isn’t enough.
WHAT ARE THE ALLEGED OVERT ACTS?
They include that Fox proposed the kidnapping of Whitmer on Aug. 23, 2020, during a meeting with Harris and Caserta. Another is that the men scrutinized each other’s IDs in a bid to ensure no one was an undercover agent.
Another is that Fox, Croft, Harris and Caserta held field-training exercises in September 2020, practicing tactics for fighting Whitmer’s security detail.
The indictment attributes another overt act on Oct. 7, 2020, to Caserta, alleging he instructed co-conspirators that, if they encountered police, they should give the officers one chance to leave, then kill them.
Alleged overt acts on the weapons of mass destruction charge include that Harris boasted on May 1, 2020, that he was a Marine Corps veteran who “can make things go boom if you give me what I need.”
WHAT’S THE ROLE OF ENTRAPMENT?
The defense mounted an entrapment defense at trial, accusing the FBI of engaging in the barred investigatory practice. Jurors who find authorities tricked or cajoled targets into committing crimes they showed no predisposition to commit are supposed to return with not guilty verdicts.
Prosecutors have the burden of proving defendants weren’t entrapped. At trial, they sought to showthat not only were the men predisposed to joining the kidnap plot but that they discussed such schemes before the FBI sting began.
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‘Thomas and Friends’ introduces first autistic character
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
(CNN) - The children’s TV show “Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go” is introducing its first autistic character.
His name is Bruno, and Mattel describes him as a “joyful, pun-making brake car.”
Bruno will be voiced by 10-year-old Chuck Smith in the U.S. and 9-year-old Elliot Garcia in the U.K. Both are voice actors with autism.
More than 2% of adults in the U.S. have autism, according to a 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The 26th season of “Thomas and Friends” starts later this month.
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The year 2022 marks a decade since HomeWarrantyReviews.com, America's first home warranty research and review platform started presenting deserving home warranty providers with annual awards for exceptional service.
HomeWarrantyReviews.com states that the annual awards are meant to acknowledge, commend, and further motivate home warranty companies to continue providing services keeping the users' best interests in mind.
The companies are judged on various parameters after passing a meticulous selection process. When picking the winners, customer service quality, ease of claims processing, digital presence, social media engagement levels, customer ratings, and other elements are factored in.
This year, after much deliberation, we award three companies with the following awards for their dedication to offering and maintaining the highest standards of customer care and service quality. They are -
Choice Home Warranty - Top-Rated Award
ServicePlus Home Warranty - Best In Service Award
Select Home Warranty - Editor's Choice
HomeWarrantyReviews.com offers the heartiest congratulations to this year's winners. We commend these companies' hard work and conscious efforts to meet and exceed customer expectations. "It is no mean feat, especially, considering the turmoil and difficulties the pandemic has posed the last couple of years," the site states.
The winners had a few choice words to convey their appreciation and affirmations for continued exemplary service. To read them and for more information on these awards, visit www.homewarrantyreviews.com/awards.
HomeWarrantyReview.com serves as a one-stop destination for all things home warranty. The platform has over 90,000 unique homeowner reviews and all the resources you'll need to simplify home warranty research.
The site also features several other elements to make the home warranty purchase easier. Loyal readers prefer using features like the side-by-side comparison of top companies, detailed guides, helpful tips, and personalized home warranty quotes. The site also offers its platform for customer grievance redressal, where the customer can get in touch with the management of the relevant home warranty company.
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LATHAM, N.Y. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CommerceHub, an industry-leading commerce network connecting supply, demand and delivery for the world's leading retailers and brands, and ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for CommerceHub to acquire the outstanding shares of ChannelAdvisor in a transaction led by global software investor and current shareholder of CommerceHub, Insight Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, ChannelAdvisor stockholders will receive $23.10 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 57% over the company's closing stock price on September 2, 2022, the last full trading day prior to this announcement. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction.
The complementary combination of CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor expands capabilities for brands and retailers:
- Brands will be able to manage their public and private marketplaces alongside their retailer connections with a single vendor, improving efficiency by unifying first-party, dropship, and third-party integrations.
- Retailers will be able to access an even larger pool of brands, with over 18,000 customers transacting more than $50 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) and more than $500 million in digital marketing and retail media ad spend annually across the combined network.
- Companies across the network will be able to save on delivery costs and improve delivery experiences with Delivery Suite, and improve their consumer experience with Shoppable Media and Brand Analytics.
"CommerceHub and ChannelAdvisor have both established themselves as leading solutions for different segments of online retailers and brands. By coming together, we can provide an even broader network, enabling our combined customers to grow their businesses by discovering new products, new brands, and new channels," said Bryan Dove, CEO, CommerceHub.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for our customers, for our team members and our shareholders. This transaction positions the combined company to accelerate innovation and help shape the future of commerce," said David Spitz, CEO, ChannelAdvisor.
Investors that participated in this transaction include Insight Partners, GTCR, Sycamore Partners, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Financing for the transaction is being provided by Sixth Street and Golub Capital LLC (the "Financing Sources").
The proposed transaction is not subject to a financing condition and is expected to close in 2022. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals and approval by ChannelAdvisor's stockholders. The companies will operate independently until the proposed transaction is finalized.
Upon completion of the transaction, ChannelAdvisor will become a privately held company and shares of ChannelAdvisor common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.
Advisors
Baird is serving as financial advisor to ChannelAdvisor and Cooley LLP is acting as legal counsel to ChannelAdvisor.
Stifel and District Capital Partners are serving as financial advisors to CommerceHub. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is acting as legal advisor to CommerceHub and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP are acting as debt financing legal advisor to CommerceHub. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to GTCR and Sycamore Partners and Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP served as legal advisor to Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Latham & Watkins LLP are acting as legal advisors to the Financing Sources.
CommerceHub is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider with a commerce network connecting the world's leading retailers and brands with drop ship, marketplace, and delivery solutions. Since 1997, CommerceHub has helped the largest retailers expand their online businesses to expand selection, meet consumer demand, and improve margins. For more information visit www. commercehub.com.
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading multichannel commerce platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world's commerce. For over two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped brands and retailers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers across the entire buying cycle, optimizing their operations for peak performance, and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their e-commerce operations on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.
This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving ChannelAdvisor and CommerceHub, Inc. In connection with the proposed transaction, ChannelAdvisor will be filing documents with the SEC, including preliminary and definitive proxy statements relating to and describing the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to ChannelAdvisor stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PRELIMINARY AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENTS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents (when they are available) and other related documents filed with the SEC at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov, on ChannelAdvisor's website at www.channeladvisor.com or by contacting ChannelAdvisor Investor Relations at (919) 228-4817.
This communication does not constitute a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. ChannelAdvisor and its respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from ChannelAdvisor stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about ChannelAdvisor's directors, executive officers and employees in the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statements described above. Additional information regarding these individuals is set forth in ChannelAdvisor's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A for ChannelAdvisor's most recent Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2022, and ChannelAdvisor's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. To the extent ChannelAdvisor's directors and executive officers or their holdings of ChannelAdvisor securities have changed from the amounts disclosed in those filings, to ChannelAdvisor's knowledge, such changes have been or will be reflected on initial statements of beneficial ownership on Form 3 or statements of change in ownership on Form 4 on file with the SEC. These documents are (or, when filed, will be) available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or at ChannelAdvisor's website at www.ChannelAdvisor.com.
This communication contains forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, such as statements regarding the Company's expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the future, or the completion or effects of the proposed transaction. In some cases, these statements include words like: "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "objective," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue" and "ongoing," or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ChannelAdvisor's expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties related to: the ability of the parties to consummate the proposed transaction, satisfaction of closing conditions precedent to the consummation of the proposed transaction, potential delays in consummating the proposed transaction, the ability of ChannelAdvisor to timely and successfully achieve the anticipated benefits of the transaction and the impact of health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on the parties' respective businesses and the actions the parties may take in response thereto. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in ChannelAdvisor's most recent filings with the SEC, including ChannelAdvisor's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and any subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov.
The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof. ChannelAdvisor assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
For Media and Analyst Inquiries:
Forrest Monroy
CommerceHub
fmonroy@commercehub.com
Caroline Riddle
ChannelAdvisor
caroline.riddle@channeladvisor.com
(919) 439-8026
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- Outback and Legacy receive a redesigned front fascia
- Latest version of EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is standard
- SUBARU STARLINK® multimedia systems offer improved on-screen controls
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ are standard on 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system
- Outback Onyx Edition now has two engine options
- Legacy Sport now comes standard with 2.4-liter turbo SUBARU BOXER® engine
CAMDEN, N.J., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the updated 2023 Outback SUV and Legacy sedan. Both models receive updated styling as well as new safety and in-vehicle technologies. This year, the Outback Onyx Edition trim level is available with two engine options and the Legacy Sport comes standard with a 2.4-liter turbo SUBARU BOXER engine. Both models will begin arriving at Subaru retailers this fall.
The 2023 Legacy and Outback (except Wilderness) receive a bolder look thanks to a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille and redesigned LED headlights. On the sides of Outback (except Wilderness), the expanded wheel arch cladding adds to the vehicle's new look while providing additional protection.
Both vehicles come standard with the latest generation of EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. The enhanced system operates more smoothly and under a greater range of conditions. These improvements are the result of a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster.
The 2023 Outback and Legacy make available the latest version of the SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto with full screen display. The system features an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen with combination meter integration and improved on-screen controls for audio, HVAC, X-MODE® (on Outback), and other vehicle functions. Additional standard features include Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; AM/FM stereo; rear vision camera; SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription); HD Radio®; over-the-air updates; and new Valet Mode.
The top-level Touring adds a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works with the dual-camera EyeSight system. The additional camera expands the field of view even further to recognize pedestrians and bicycles sooner when the vehicle enters an intersection at low speed. EyeSight gives an alert to the driver and, when necessary, applies brakes to avoid collisions.
On models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, EyeSight now includes Automatic Emergency Steering. The two systems work in conjunction to help avoid a collision with an obstacle at speeds less than 50 mph.
2023 Subaru Outback
The 2023 Outback delivers the optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control and X-MODE with Hill Descent Control. The 8.7 inches of ground clearance (9.5 inches for Wilderness) is greater than that of many SUVs, yet the Outback maintains a comfortably low step-in height for both front and rear passenger entry.
For 2023 model year, Outback will be available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, Touring, and XT trim levels.
The Outback Base starts at a competitive price of $28,395 and comes with an extensive list of standard features including EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist; LED fog lights; Rear Vision Camera with Adaptive Guidelines; X-MODE with Hill Descent Control.
The SUV is also equipped with power windows, door locks, fuel door, and mirrors as well as a USB-A input/charge port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack in the front center console. The standard security system includes remote keyless entry and the dome and cargo area lights have been upgraded to LED.
The entry-level trim is powered by a 2.5-liter BOXER engine that produces 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque. The naturally aspirated engine is paired with a standard Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches.
In addition, the Outback Base is equipped with the STARLINK dual 7.0-inch center information display with improved on-screen controls. The upper 7-inch touchscreen operates audio controls while the lower 7-inch touchscreen operates controls for climate, EyeSight, X-MODE, and other vehicle systems. The multimedia system also offers AM/FM/HD Radio; Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; rear vision camera; and SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription).
The Outback Premium, with a starting price of $30,695, includes all the standard equipment from the Base and adds an All-Weather Package; leather-wrapped steering wheel; dual-zone automatic climate control system; 10-way power driver seat; and rear gate LED light.
The Premium comes standard with the latest version of the STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto with full screen display.
The front center console now features an available USB-C input/charge port, as well as the existing USB-A port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack. All three input locations are now illuminated. The rear section of the center console offers a USB-A and new UBS-C charge ports and rear ventilation.
There are two option packages available for the Premium. The first includes Hands-Free Power Rear Gate; Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering) with an MSRP of $1,400.
The second package includes all the features of the first package and adds a Power Moonroof and the STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation powered by TomTom® for an MSRP of $2,995.
The Onyx Edition is now available with the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated SUBARU BOXER® engine. Priced from $33,495, the Onyx Edition features black-finish exterior elements and badging, 18-inch alloy wheels in black finish, and an exclusive gray two-tone interior. Further, the seats are wrapped in a water-repellant durable StarTex® material. The Onyx Edition builds on the Premium trim and includes Hands-Free Power Gate and dual-function X-MODE.
An available option package includes a Power Moonroof; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; and Reverse Automatic Braking for an MSRP of $1,845.
Priced from $38,595 the Outback Onyx Edition XT upgrades to the powerful 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine as well as 180-Degree Front View Monitor, 8-way power front passenger seat, and a full-size spare tire. New for this year, a Power Moonroof; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; and Reverse Automatic Braking are standard equipment.
The Outback Wilderness has a starting price of $38,445. The rugged trim level builds off the Onyx Edition XT including the 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine; Hands-Free Power Gate; 180-Degree Front View Monitor; and a full-size matching spare tire. In addition, the Outback Wilderness is equipped with dual-function X-MODE; Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires; and unique exterior and interior accents.
The suspension on Outback Wilderness has been tuned for improved stability on rough terrain while retaining ride comfort and handling performance on the open road. The front and rear shock absorbers and springs were increased in length to provide more suspension travel with 9.5 inches of ground clearance.
An option package that offers a Power Moonroof; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; and Reverse Automatic Braking is available for an MSRP of $1,845.
The well-appointed Outback Limited starts at $35,295. New for 2023, the Limited comes standard with 12-way power driver's seat with two position memory with power lumbar support. Built on Premium, the Limited adds perforated leather-trimmed upholstery; heated rear seat backs; hands-free power rear gate; and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start to its list of standard features. Standard driver assist technologies include Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering.
An option package includes a Power Moonroof; Heated Steering Wheel (360-degree); STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon® audio system; and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System for an MSRP of $2,060.
At $39,695, the turbocharged 2023 Outback Limited XT upgrades to the 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine. The Limited XT adds a Power Moonroof; Heated Steering Wheel (360-degree); STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon audio system, and DriverFocus.
The top-of-the-line Touring is priced at $39,845 and includes all the standard equipment of the Limited, plus a 180-Degree Front View Monitor; automatic power-folding mirrors; heated steering wheel (360-degree), and ventilated front seats.
For 2023, the Touring trim adds a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works together with the dual-camera EyeSight system. Also new for Touring is a full LCD Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and Homelink®. The top trim is also adorned with exclusive exterior and interior accents and genuine Black or Java Brown Nappa Leather upholstery throughout the interior.
The Outback Touring XT is priced at $42,295 and comes with all the standard equipment of the Touring and upgrades to the 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine.
2023 Subaru Legacy
The 2023 Legacy lineup receives a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille and redesigned LED headlights. For 2023, the Legacy is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring XT.
The Legacy Base is priced at $24,395 is equipped with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring and is powered by the 2.5-liter BOXER engine. The naturally aspirated engine produces 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a standard Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches.
The Legacy comes with an extensive list of standard features including EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist; Rear Vision Camera with Adaptive Guidelines. The mid-size sedan is also equipped with power windows, door locks, fuel door, and mirrors as well as a USB-A input/charge port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack in the front center console. The standard security system includes remote keyless entry, and the dome light has been upgraded to LED.
In addition, the Base trim is equipped with the STARLINK dual 7.0-inch center information display with improved on-screen controls. The upper 7-inch touchscreen operates audio controls while the lower 7-inch touchscreen operates controls for climate, EyeSight, and other vehicle systems. The multimedia system offers AM/FM/HD Radio; Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; rear vision camera; and SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription).
Starting at $26,695, the Legacy Premium upgrades over the Base trim with an All-Weather Package, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control system, rear ventilation in the center console, and a 10-way power driver seat.
The Premium comes standard with the latest version of the STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto with full screen display.
The front center console now features an available USB-C input/charge port, in addition to the existing USB-A port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack. All three input locations are now illuminated. The rear section of the center console offers USB-A and USB-C charge ports and rear ventilation.
Two option packages are available for the Premium. The first package has an MSRP of $1,000 and includes Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; LED fog lights; and Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering. The second package includes all the features of the first package and adds a Power Moonroof and STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation for an MSRP of $2,595.
For 2023, the Legacy Sport comes standard with the 260 hp 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine. The Sport is priced at $33,895. The Sport trim's exterior is immediately distinguishable by a red accent across the front grille; magnetite gray metallic side mirrors and trunk spoiler; and gray 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior comes in an exclusive black and gray two-tone cloth with contrasting red stitching.
The Sport builds on the Premium trim and adds sport-tuned suspension, LED fog lights, power moonroof, and STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation. Additional standard safety features include Reverse Automatic Braking and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System.
The Legacy Limited, with a starting price of $31,445, includes all the features of Premium and upgrades with perforated leather-trimmed upholstery; heated rear seatbacks; rear A/C outlets; and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start. Standard driver assist technologies include Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist; and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering.
The Limited offers a single option package with DriverFocus; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon premium audio system; Power Moonroof and Heated Steering Wheel. The MSRP for this value-packed option package is $2,060.
The 2023 Legacy Touring XT is priced at $37,695 and builds on the Limited trim with upgrades Power Moonroof; Heated Steering Wheel (360-degree); STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation; Harman Kardon premium audio system; 180-degree Front View Monitor; and DriverFocus. The Touring XT also comes with luxury appointments including exterior side mirrors in satin chrome finish with integrated turn signals and Nappa Leather upholstery (Java Brown or Slate Black). The top-of-the-line Legacy is powered by a 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine delivering 260 hp and 277 lb.-ft. of torque.
For 2023, the Legacy Touring XT is equipped with a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works with the dual-camera EyeSight system to expand the field of view even further to recognize pedestrians and bicycles sooner when the vehicle enters an intersection at low speed.
The Outback and Legacy are built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Indiana along with the Ascent and Impreza.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.
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What we know and don’t know about quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ death
By Jason Hanna, Wayne Sterling and Rebekah Riess, CNN
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday morning as he tried to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, authorities said.
The former Ohio State University star and Heisman Trophy finalist was just 24.
Authorities have so far released few details about the circumstances of his death. Here’s what we know and don’t know about the fatal crash, his short-lived career and how those who knew him have reacted.
The fatal crash
Haskins was trying to cross Interstate 595’s westbound lanes, near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, when the dump truck hit him, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The incident was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m., the patrol said. He had been “walking on (the highway) for unknown reasons,” the patrol said in a news release.
Further details about what led up to the incident were not available.
In recent days, Haskins was in South Florida working out with some Steelers teammates, as captured in Instagram stories from Haskins and running back Najee Harris.
His short-lived football career
Haskins was poised to enter his fourth year in the NFL as a backup for the Steelers after a stellar college career.
He rose to prominence at Ohio State, where he set OSU and Big Ten Conference records as a redshirt sophomore in 2018, including single-season passing yards (4,831), touchdown passes (50) and total offensive yards (4,939). He led the Buckeyes to a 13-1 record and a win in the Rose Bowl, and he finished third in voting for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to college football’s most outstanding player.
Washington selected Haskins as the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he didn’t live up to his lofty status. He played 16 games across two seasons for Washington, compiling a 3-10 record in 13 starts.
Haskins was released in December 2020 toward the end of his second season after he was benched in a loss and after he was fined an undisclosed amount for violating team Covid-19 protocols by going maskless at his girlfriend’s birthday party.
A month after his release, the Steelers picked him up, though he did not enter a regular-season game for Pittsburgh. He spent last season as the third-string quarterback behind the now-retired longtime Steeler Ben Roethlisberger and backup Mason Rudolph.
Last month, Haskins re-signed with the Steelers for one year was set to compete with Rudolph and new Steelers acquisition Mitchell Trubisky for positions on the depth chart.
“I feel like I can be a starter in this league. I got drafted for that reason,” Haskins said in January, according to Steelers.com. “I definitely believe I have the talent to. I just haven’t put it all together yet. And that’s something I have to do this offseason to put myself in position to play.”
How teammates and coaches are remembering him
Teammates and coaches who knew Haskins offered their condolences and remembrances since his death.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Monday members of the team were hurting and announced they will honor Haskins at its spring game on Saturday.
“When you think about Dwayne you just think about the compassion he had, certainly for all of his teammates and his friends. He always took time after practice to be around family members, kids,” he said. “He meant a lot to my family and he meant a lot to this program, and he’s going to be sorely missed.
“It’s so close to Saturday morning right now. It’s still hard to kind of get our feet underneath us and see clearly right now. We all are hurting,” he added.
Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward tweeted “Dwayne meant so much to so many people.”
“His smile was infectious and he was a guy you wanted to be around,” Hewyard wrote. “We are all in shock about losing him. We are going to miss the heck out of him as well. We lost you way too early. Luckily I got a chance to get to know you. RIP DH.”
Haskins’ head coach in Washington, Ron Rivera, said Saturday he was “absolutely heartbroken” to hear of his former player’s passing.
“Dwayne was a talented young man who had a long life ahead of him,” Rivera’s statement reads. “This is a very sad time and I am honestly at a loss for words. I know I speak for the rest of our team in saying he will be sorely missed.”
Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool remembered Haskins’ selflessness in his final interaction with him.
“I spent your final moments with you and I can’t help but think about how selfless you were in those moments. All you cared about was making sure that everyone around you was okay and I can’t thank you enough for that. You are what I strive to be,” Claypool tweeted.
Roethlisberger said on Twitter although he only knew Haskins for a short time, he knew him to be “a young man that didn’t seem to ever have a bad day.”
“He came to work everyday with a smile on his face and energy and love in his heart. I really enjoyed his passion and love for the game and wanting to learn and be the best. His smile and zeal for life will be missed!,” Roethlisberger said. “I’ll say it again just like I told you to your face, I still wish I could throw the ball like you,” he added.
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Gov. Kelly casts official vote before primary elections
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Voters are turning out to vote days ahead of this year’s primary election including Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
Democratic incumbent Governor Laura Kelly stopped by the Shawnee Co. Election Office to fill out her official ballot on Friday, July 29.
Kelly says that voters should not overlook the primary elections, especially this year, because all registered voters, including those not affiliated with a party, can vote on the value them both amendment question.
“Get out and vote,” said Kelly. “This is your opportunity to have a voice in how our state operates, so it’s very important.”
Kelly currently faces a primary challenge from Democratic candidate Richard Karnowski, while attorney general Derek Schmidt faces Arlyn Briggs for the republican gubernatorial nomination.
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Ukrainian forces strike key bridge in Russian-occupied south
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian forces have struck and seriously damaged a bridge that is key for supplying Russian troops in southern Ukraine, a regional official said Wednesday.
Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Moscow-backed temporary administration for the Russia-controlled southern Kherson region, said the Ukrainian military struck the Antonivskyi Bridge, which crosses the Dnipro River, with missiles Wednesday, scoring 11 hits.
He said in remarks carried by the Interfax news agency that the bridge sustained serious damage but it wasn’t closed for traffic.
“The bridge is in poor condition now,” Stremousov said, according to Interfax. “The bridge wasn’t closed, traffic across it is still continuing, but the situation is serious.”
The 1.4-kilometer (0.9-mile) bridge is the main crossing across the Dnieper River in the Kherson region, and if it’s made unusable it would be hard for the Russian military to keep supplying its forces in the region amid repeated Ukrainian attacks.
Stremousov said that the Ukrainian forces used the U.S.-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers to strike the bridge, adding that some of them were intercepted by Russian air defenses.
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The head of the Moscow-appointed Kherson administration, Vladimir Saldo, said in a video message that passenger vehicles were allowed to continue driving across the bridge, but truck traffic was halted to allow quick repairs. He noted that trucks could cross the river using a dam about 80 kilometers (50 miles) away.
Wednesday’s shelling of the bridge was the second in as many days. It was lightly damaged by Ukrainian shelling a day earlier, according to the Moscow-backed authorities in Kherson.
Early in the war, Russian troops quickly overran the Kherson region just north of the Crimean Peninsula that Russia annexed in 2014. They have faced Ukrainian counterattacks, but have largely held their ground.
The British Defense Ministry said Wednesday that the bridge in Kherson was likely still usable after the Ukrainian strikes, but it is a “key vulnerability for Russian Forces.”
“It is one of only two road crossing points over the Dnieper by which Russia can supply or withdraw its forces in the territory it has occupied west of the river,” it added. “Control of Dnieper crossings is likely to become a key factor in the outcome of fighting in the region.”
The Ukrainian attacks on the bridge in Kherson come as the bulk of the Russian forces are stuck in the fighting in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland of Donbas where they have made slow gains facing fierce Ukrainian resistance.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected the troops in the east, ordering them to act more aggressively to down Ukrainian drones and prevent Ukraine’s army from shelling the areas that have been taken by Russian forces.
Russia’s ground advance has slowed, in part because Ukraine is using more effective U.S. weapons and in part because of what Russian President Vladimir Putin has called an “operational pause.” Russia has been focusing more on aerial bombardment using long-range missiles.
Ukrainian officials voiced hope that Kyiv could drain the Russian military resources in the fight for Donbas and then launch a counteroffensive to reclaim control of the Kherson region and parts of the Zaporizhzhia region that the Russians seized early in the war.
With indications that Ukraine is planning counterattacks to retake occupied areas, the Russian military in recent weeks has targeted the Black Sea port of Odesa and parts of southern Ukraine where its troops captured cities earlier in the war.
Kherson — site of a major ship-building industry at the confluence of the Dnieper River and the Black Sea near Russian-annexed Crimea — is one of several areas a U.S. government spokesman said Russia is trying to annex. Following months of local rumors and announcements about a Russian referendum, White House national security council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that U.S. intelligence officials have amassed “ample” new evidence that Russia is looking formally to annex additional Ukraine territory and could hold a “sham” public vote as soon as September. Russia is eyeing Kherson as well as the entirety of the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts.
“Russia is laying the groundwork to annex Ukrainian territory that it controls in direct violation of Ukraine sovereignty,” Kirby said in Washington.
Kirby also said the White House is expected to announce more military aid for Ukraine later this week. The aid is expected to include more HIMARS systems, a critical weapon Ukrainian forces have been using with success in their fight to repel Russian troops.
While pressing their offensive in the Donbas, Russian forces also pummeled wide areas in the east and elsewhere across Ukraine with missile strikes and artillery barrages.
Ukraine’s presidential office said that at least 13 civilians were killed and a further 40 wounded by the Russian shelling across the country.
At least five of the deaths were in the Donetsk region of the Donbas.
“There is no safe place left in the region,” Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said in televised remarks. “Residents should evacuate while they still can.”
The Russian barrage also hit the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, where five people have been killed in the last 24 hours.
“These strikes targeting peaceful civilians make no sense, but the Russian army is continuing this senseless shelling,” Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said.
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The International Award-Winning Creative Rises From Her ECD Role To Lead The Agency Into A New Era
TORONTO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juniper Park\TBWA is proud to announce the appointment of Jenny Glover as Chief Creative Officer, effective immediately. Jenny is one of the most awarded creatives in the world – her work has won golds across all major international award shows, amassing twenty-eight Cannes Lions, including ten Gold and a Grand Prix, plus fifteen coveted D&AD Pencils, including five Yellows, among numerous others.
Her entry into branding was unique – she graduated from law school in 1996, which honed her skills in the nuances of language and critical thinking. After twenty years in South Africa, Jenny joined Juniper Park\TBWA from its sister agency, TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, in 2018. This year alone, Jenny was the Co-Chair of one of Canada's preeminent industry shows, the 2022 Marketing Awards, as well as a One Show jury member. She has acted as both jury president and judge on numerous occasions at both local and international festivals, including Cannes Lions.
"I'm excited to continue my creative leadership of this agency," says Jenny Glover, CCO, Juniper Park\TBWA. "Of course, the ultimate goal is always to create branding excellence for our clients, but my methodology is also fundamentally human – to stay creatively curious, keep pushing, and to create better work by nurturing and growing talent. For me, the work and the people are intrinsically connected."
Jenny has a long history of generously developing talent. During her time in South Africa, she co-founded Open Chair, the South African advertising industry gender equity initiative aimed at "filling chairs" with talented young women and putting the onus on leaders to offer opportunity to that talent. Always an active mentor, Jenny incorporates teaching into everyday work, running weekly creative training sessions – aptly called "Sucking Eggs" – and presenting thought leadership masterclasses for the global TBWA collective.
"Beyond borders, Jenny is one of the best creatives in the industry and she epitomizes our core agency values of gratitude and growth," says Jill Nykoliation, CEO of Juniper Park\TBWA. "She combines world-class creativity with unwavering humanity, which makes her beloved by both our team and our clients. Jenny leaves an indelible mark on people's careers."
Coming off the back of two Golds at the 2022 Clio Awards, Jenny joins the agency's high-calibre, award-winning executive team, which includes Chief Strategy Officer Des Jones, who recently joined the agency from TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris and was instrumental in the development of TBWA's new strategic methodology, DisruptionX, and CEO Jill Nykoliation, who was recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful CEOs in 2021 by WXN. She also becomes a member of TBWA's global creative core, a roundtable of creative leaders composed of CCOs from the collective's top agencies.
"I'm excited for the entire TBWA collective that Jenny has been elevated into the CCO role to guide and influence the entire creative product of Juniper Park\TBWA," added Ben Williams, Global Chief Creative Experience Officer, TBWA\Worldwide. "She has helped create some of the most famous work within TBWA and has been recognized by the industry time and again. I can't wait to partner with her to bring more Disruptive creativity to the world."
Juniper Park\TBWA (juniperparktbwa.com) is The Disruption® Company: the cultural engine for 21st century business. A global, award-winning agency located in Toronto, Juniper Park\TBWA uses Disruption® methodologies to develop business-changing ideas for brands. The 130+ team of world-class creators and thinkers serves clients across North America, including CIBC, Nissan, PepsiCo, GoDaddy, among others. It is part of TBWA Worldwide (tbwa.com), named Agency of the Year and Grand Prix winner at the 2021 Effie Awards, one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, included on Ad Age's Agency A-List in both 2019 and 2020, and named Ad Age's Network of the Year in 2022. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or like us on Facebook for the latest updates from the Park.
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CHICAGO, July 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, laboratory medicine experts will present the cutting-edge research and technology that is revolutionizing clinical testing and patient care. From July 24-28 in Chicago, the meeting's 250-plus sessions will deliver insights on a broad range of timely healthcare topics. Highlights include discussions exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in personalized medicine, advances in multiplexed genomic sequencing and imaging, real-life applications of human brain organogenesis, how to build trust with patients, and guiding clinical decisions with mass spectrometry.
AI in Personalized Medicine. Precision medicine involves tailoring treatments to individual patients and, increasingly, clinicians are using AI in their clinical prediction models to do this. In the meeting's opening keynote, Dr. Lucila Ohno-Machado, health associate dean of informatics and technology at the University of California San Diego, will introduce how AI models are developed, tested, and validated as well as performance measures that may help clinicians select these models for routine use.
Multiplexed Genomic Sequencing and Imaging. Thanks to advances in multiplexed genomic sequencing and imaging, we can identify small but crucial differences in DNA, RNA, proteins, and more. These techniques have also undergone a 50-million-fold reduction in cost and comparable improvements in quality since they first emerged. In spite of this, healthcare is just beginning to catch up with the implications of these technologies. Dr. George Church, AACC's 2022 Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship Awardee and founding core faculty and lead at the Synthetic Biology Wyss Institute at Harvard University, will discuss advances and implications of multiplex technologies at this plenary session.
Applications of Human Brain Organoid Technology. The human brain is a very complex biological system and is susceptible to several neurological and neurodegenerative disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. In this plenary session, Dr. Alysson R. Muotri, professor of cellular and molecular medicine at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, will explore the concept of human brain organogenesis, or how to recreate the human brain in a dish. Several applications of this technology in neurological care will be discussed.
Building Trust in Healthcare. The world is having a trust crisis that is affecting healthcare delivery across the globe. Dr. Thomas Lee, chief medical officer of Press Ganey Associates and professor of health policy and management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will describe the importance of building trust among patients and healthcare workers in this plenary session. He will explore a three-component model for building trust, and the types of interventions most likely to be effective.
Guiding Clinical Decisions with Mass Spectrometry. In this, the meeting's closing keynote, Dr. Livia Schiavinato Eberlin, associate professor of surgery and director of translational and innovations research at Baylor College of Medicine, will discuss the development and application of direct mass spectrometry techniques used in clinical microbiology labs, clinical pathology labs, and the operating room. The presentation will focus on results obtained in ongoing clinical studies employing two direct mass spectrometry techniques, desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry imaging and the MasSpec Pen technology.
Additionally, at the Clinical Lab Expo, more than 750 exhibitors will display innovative technologies that are just coming to market in every clinical lab discipline.
"Laboratory medicine's capacity to adapt to changing healthcare circumstances and use the field's scientific insights to improve quality of life is unparalleled. This capacity is constantly growing, with cutting-edge diagnostic technologies emerging every day in areas as diverse as mass spectrometry, artificial intelligence, genomic sequencing, and neurology," said AACC CEO Mark J. Golden. "The 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting will shine a light on the pioneers in laboratory medicine who are mobilizing these new advances to enhance patient care."
Session Information
AACC Annual Scientific Meeting registration is free for members of the media. Reporters can register online here: https://www.xpressreg.net/register/aacc0722/media/landing.asp
AI in Personalized Medicine
Session 11001 Biomedical Informatics Strategies to Enhance Individualized Predictive Models
Sunday, July 24
5-6:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time
Multiplexed Genomic Sequencing and Imaging
Session 12001 Multiplexed and Exponentially Improving Technologies
Monday, July 25
8:45 – 10:15 a.m. U.S. Central Time
Applications of Human Brain Organoid Technology
Session 13001 Applications of Human Brain Organoid Technology
Tuesday, July 26
8:45 – 10:15 a.m. U.S. Central Time
Building Trust in Healthcare
Session 14001 Building Trust in a Time of Turmoil
Wednesday, July 27
8:45 – 10:15 a.m. U.S. Central Time
Guiding Clinical Decisions with Mass Spectrometry
Session 15001 Guiding Clinical Decisions with Molecular Information provided by Direct Mass Spectrometry Technologies
Thursday, July 28
8:45 – 10:15 a.m. U.S. Central Time
All sessions will take place in Room S100 of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
About the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
The AACC Annual Scientific Meeting offers 5 days packed with opportunities to learn about exciting science from July 24-28. Plenary sessions will explore artificial intelligence-based clinical prediction models, advances in multiplex technologies, human brain organogenesis, building trust between the public and healthcare experts, and direct mass spectrometry techniques.
At the AACC Clinical Lab Expo, more than 750 exhibitors will fill the show floor of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago with displays of the latest diagnostic technology, including but not limited to COVID-19 testing, artificial intelligence, mobile health, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, point-of-care, and automation.
About AACC
Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.
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XJTLU officially opens the doors of its Taicang campus, the new home of XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang)
SUZHOU, China, Sept. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new academic year approaches, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University unveils its award-winning Taicang campus to students, staff and the public on 5 September. XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), established in 2019, will be moving to the new campus.
The campus was made possible with help and investment from the local Taicang government and will eventually be able to support up to 10,000 students and 1,200 staff members.
It was designed with entrepreneurialism, industry, interdisciplinarity and the community in mind. The main building has a circular structure linking its magnet-shaped schools, connecting them physically and symbolically.
Professor Stuart Perrin, Associate Principal of XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), says: "I'm excited about how the campus will bring together staff and students from different schools. Every space is a potential learning space."
Professor Youmin Xi, Executive President of XJTLU, says: "This opening marks the College becoming a bigger part of the Taicang community and the industry-community-university ecosystem."
In addition to XJTLU's partnership with the local government, the College features industry partners for each school, giving students a unique learning environment and experience.
ECOVACS, a robotic vacuum cleaner company, is one of the College's partners. Liang Zhao, Dean of Research Institute of Innovation Ecology at ECOVACS, believes the industry-supported labs will "provide fertile soil for developing cutting-edge scientific research projects and innovation technologies."
Xiang Ao, manager of Xingwen Zhijiao Company, a branch of partner Haier Group, says the College combines a love of learning with hands-on experience. "When our corporate engineers go to the College to teach, they find that the students actively ask questions, and our engineers actively help them solve their queries."
Additionally, the College arranges site visits and internships for students.
Tianhe Sun, Year Three student in BEng Data Science and Big Data Technology with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism, says: "I secured my second internship thanks to Taicang's Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub courses. Learning here is different – we can get real-world experience."
Malaysian student Adrian Heng Hwa Onn, a Year Three student in the same programme, says: "When I first came to XJTLU's SIP campus, I was impressed with the gorgeous architecture and well-equipped facilities. But I'm more excited about studying in Taicang. I mean, who doesn't want to be a part of something new?"
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BREA, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista") today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Osteogenics Biomedical Inc, Allotech LLC and OBI Biologics, Inc (together "Osteogenics"). The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and expected to close in the Third Quarter.
Osteogenics is a leader in the development of innovative regenerative solutions for periodontists, oral & maxillofacial surgeons, and clinicians involved in implant dentistry throughout the world. Primarily sold under the CytoplastTM brand name, Osteogenics offers a complete line of bone grafting products. Bone grafting and regenerative therapies are often a critical step in implant based tooth replacements. By improving bone stability, regenerative solutions support better clinical outcomes for more patients.
Envista's CEO Amir Aghdaei said, "Increasing our capabilities in regenerative solutions is consistent with our intention to digitize, personalize, and democratize oral care. Osteogenics is a recognized pioneer in membrane technologies used in dental bone grafting procedures. They are a trusted brand and have a proven track record of growth. We are excited to welcome the Osteogenics team to Envista."
The transaction is not subject to a financing condition or shareholder vote.
ABOUT ENVISTA
Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a wide range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including new variants of the virus, the pace of recovery in the markets in which we operate, global supply chain disruptions and potential staffing shortages, the conditions in the U.S. and global economy, the markets served by us and the financial markets, the impact of our debt obligations on our operations and liquidity, developments and uncertainties in trade policies and regulations, contractions or growth rates and cyclicality of markets we serve, the effect of the Osteogenics acquisition on our business relationships, operating results, share price or business generally, the failure to realize the expected benefits from the Osteogenics acquisition, fluctuations in inventory of our distributors and customers, loss of a key distributor, our relationships with and the performance of our channel partners, competition, our ability to develop and successfully market new products and services, the potential for improper conduct by our employees, agents or business partners, our compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including regulations relating to medical devices and the health care industry), the results of our clinical trials and perceptions thereof, penalties associated with any off-label marketing of our products, modifications to our products that require new marketing clearances or authorizations, our ability to effectively address cost reductions and other changes in the health care industry, our ability to successfully identify and consummate appropriate acquisitions and strategic investments, our ability to integrate the businesses we acquire and achieve the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions, contingent liabilities relating to acquisitions, investments and divestitures, security breaches or other disruptions of our information technology systems or violations of data privacy laws, our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property, the impact of our restructuring activities on our ability to grow, risks relating to currency exchange rates, changes in tax laws applicable to multinational companies, litigation and other contingent liabilities including intellectual property and environmental, health and safety matters, risks relating to product, service or software defects, risks relating to product manufacturing, commodity costs and surcharges, our ability to adjust purchases and manufacturing capacity to reflect market conditions, reliance on sole or limited sources of supply, the impact of regulation on demand for our products and services, labor matters, international economic, political, legal, compliance and business factors, and disruptions relating to war, terrorism, climate change, widespread protests and civil unrest, man-made and natural disasters, public health issues and other events. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2021 and our Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and except to the extent required by applicable law, we do 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.
CONTACT
Stephen Keller
Investor Relations
Envista Holdings Corporation
200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone: (714) 817-7000
Fax: (714) 817-5450
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NEW YORK, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering") of the important September 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action first filed by the firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its Registration Statement; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Amid rapid digital transformation and record-high threat exposure, security remains the biggest concern for customers and the greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs
CAMPBELL, Calif., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and leading provider for cloud-first security solutions, today announced key findings from its 2022 The Evolving Landscape of the MSP Business report, launched in conjunction with MSP Day. Now in its fifth year, MSP Day was created by Barracuda in 2018 and continues to highlight, challenge, and celebrate the evolving managed services industry.
This year's report demonstrates that there is still a huge appetite for managed services, with global services-related MSP revenue set to increase by over a third in 2022 compared with 2021. Barracuda surveyed 500 decision-makers and knowledge workers from managed service provider (MSP) organizations in countries across the North America, EMEA, and ANZ regions, with between five and 250 employees.
The answers revealed similar opportunities and challenges throughout the different regions when it comes to service provision, and similar pressures from customer expectations.
"The themes in this year's report align with what we have been hearing from our Partner Advisory Council," said Neal Bradbury, SVP, Barracuda MSP. "We know that MSPs desire strong relationships with partners that can help them provide the very best managed security services to their customers, while at the same time allowing them to focus on the well-being of their own employees."
Key findings from the report include:
- Growth in managed services revenues predicted for 2022. MSPs expect revenues to grow by over a third in 2022, with average revenues predicted at $12.12 million this year, compared with $8.93 million in 2021, according to survey respondents. And while managed services are not the sole source of revenue for many respondents, service provision is on a growth trajectory. In 2021, 53% of respondents' income came from services, and this is predicted to rise to 63% in 2022. On average in 2021, respondents' service offerings increased by four services, but in 2022, 94% expect their services portfolio to increase by an average of six services.
- Employee burnout is a growing concern with fears of cyberattacks on the rise. MSPs will have to focus more on employee wellbeing to stay successful. Nearly one in five (16%) respondents believed the average employee is highly stressed, while 56% said stress levels could be defined as moderate. Further, 80% of respondents believed their customers are increasingly concerned about being breached by cybercriminals and are looking to them for help, which is creating more pressure on the MSP to deliver.
- Concerns over regulations and compliance are increasing. Adding to that strain are evolving cybersecurity regulations. Just 36% of MSP respondents were confident of being fully up-to-date and compliant with these regulations. Another 36% believe that there are too many cybersecurity regulations to comply with. It is no surprise that 89% felt their organizations needed further support and education around these regulations. Ultimately, failure to address these issues could lead to both workforce performance and customer service problems further down the line.
- Nearly 100% of respondents need more vendor support. A whopping 98% of those surveyed admitted they had at least one area where they need additional vendor support. These included security incident response planning (44% of respondents), help with hybrid working best practices (50%) and marketing support (44%).
"The annual MSP Day and report is vital to properly understanding the concerns and ambitions of our partners," said Jason Howells, VP International Sales, Barracuda MSP. "One of the most important things we can do for our channel partners is to keep asking the right questions, which enables us to identify where they need our help the most. The interactions we have on MSP Day are a critical part of achieving this as they give us the opportunity to address the points raised in the report and act on what our partners tell us."
Resources:
View the full report: https://barracudamsp.com/msp-resources/ebooks-whitepapers/report-the-evolving-landscape-of-the-msp-business-report-2022/
Read the blog post: https://smartermsp.com/global-msp-day-is-finally-here/
About Barracuda
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Contact
Anne Campbell
Barracuda Networks, Inc.
978-328-1642
acampbell@barracuda.com
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The project will provide clean power equivalent to the needs of over 20,000 homes.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Luciana solar project, a 73 megawatt solar project in Tulare County, CA has achieved commercial operation and is expected to generate clean and affordable power equivalent to the needs of over 20,000 California homes.
The project, located in Ducor, CA, provided jobs for over 200 workers during construction, mainly sourced from local union halls in surrounding areas. The Luciana project also provides on-going economic development in the form of fees and tax revenues to Tulare County.
"Considering the unprecedented supply chain challenges the industry faced this past year, we are proud to have successfully achieved commercial operation of the Luciana project through our partnership with East Bay Clean Energy (EBCE)," said Cary Vandenberg, CEO of Idemitsu Renewables. "By leveraging our financial strength and development expertise, we're helping California meet its aggressive clean energy goals while also providing significant investment in Tulare County."
The renewable power generated by the Luciana project will be sold through a 15-year power purchase agreement with EBCE, which serves Alameda County and neighboring cities.
"The Luciana project brings more low-cost renewable energy to EBCE's portfolio, and it's another big step forward on EBCE's path to 100% clean energy for all of our customers by 2030," said Nick Chaset, EBCE's CEO.
By bringing the Luciana project to commercial operation, Idemitsu Renewables celebrates its commitment to being a leader in the U.S. renewable energy space.
About EBCE
EBCE is a not-for-profit public agency that operates a Community Choice Energy program for Alameda County and fourteen incorporated cities, serving more than 1.7 million residential and commercial customers. EBCE initiated service in June 2018 and expanded to Tracy in neighboring San Joaquin County in 2021. As one of 19 community choice aggregation (CCA) programs operating in California, EBCE is part of the movement to expedite the climate action goals of their communities and those of California. EBCE is committed to providing clean power at competitive rates while reinvesting in its local communities. For more information about East Bay Community Energy, visit ebce.org.
About Idemitsu Renewables
Idemitsu Renewables, the U.S. based renewable energy subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd., is a leading solar and energy storage developer and independent power producer. The company acquires, develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar power generation plants throughout North America and has offices in California and Nevada. Learn more at www.idemitsurenewables.com.
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LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unilumin participated in InfoComm 2022, an international professional audio-visual exhibition, and exhibited a series of innovative new LED display products and light & display solutions.
It is due to the existence of light that we can see everything. As a leader in the light and display industry, Unilumin adheres to scientific romanticism. In order to meet diversified and upgraded customer needs, Unilumin has developed deep insight into and rapid response to those needs, and is the first in the industry to propose the concept of Metasight. According to seven light & display scenarios, Unilumin has launched the integrated solutions of hardware + system + software + content + interactive light & display.
The exhibited light and display product matrix includes UpanelSII, URM III, USH and other professional products to be applied in mainstream fields such as xR virtual shooting, professional use, and commercial display. The display attracted a large number of visitors and also received wide attention from customers, industry peers and media.
At Unilumin's booth, Johnson Ruan, as one of many clients said, that Unilumin's xR virtual shooting solution will be an important edge for them to seize the blue ocean market of virtual shooting, "Unilumin LED display products and xR virtual shooting solutions are well-rounded, cutting-edge, and brought us a new kind of immersive and mind-blowing experience. Unilumin has truly achieved the excellent effect of what you see is what you get. I believe Unilumin will help us expand our business in the field of virtual shooting and create new growth for our business."
In addition, Unilumin's Red Dot Award winners, UpanelSII, USH for outdoor small-pitch shooting and Mini LED display star product, Umini, were also exhibited, and their excellent quality and visual effects were highly praised by the visitors.
Unilumin Light & Display, ushering in an infinite future.
Contact
Estella Yan
+86-18279676657
estella.yan@unilumin.com
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Monteiro rallies Earthquakes to 3-2 victory over Timbers
SAN JOSE
Jamiro Monteiro scored two goals, including the match-winner in the 80th minute, to lead the San Jose Earthquakes to a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers. Portland took a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute on a goal by Cristhian Paredes. San Jose (3-5-4) pulled even on a diving header by Jackson Yueill in the 31st minute and took a 2-1 lead into halftime when Monteiro found the net in the 44th. Bill Tuiloma scored the equalizer for Portland (3-4-6) in the 56th. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/monteiro-rallies-earthquakes-to-3-2-victory-over-timbers/ | 2022-05-19T06:25:33Z |
NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 1, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Which iPad mini kids’ case is best?
While iPad minis cost less than many tablets, they still cost several hundred dollars. If you are about to or already have purchased one for the child in your life, it’s important to choose a durable case to protect it from accidents.
Many companies now make sturdy cases for the iPad mini designed to appeal to children and parents. An excellent option is the Ledniceker Kids Case for iPad mini, which comes in seven colors, features strong protective foam and has an easy-grip handle so your child can take it anywhere.
What to know before you buy an iPad mini kids’ case
Which iPad mini do you have?
At the time of writing, Apple has released six models of iPad mini. Most iPad kids’ cases are designed to fit the first five models. However, the fit may not be perfect, because each iPad mini model is slightly different. The most recent sixth-generation iPad mini had a larger redesign, so if that’s the model you have, you’ll need to look for a newer case. Most cases include the model numbers of iPads they fit with. If yours matches, you should be fine.
What makes a case for kids?
Most iPad mini cases look and act similarly — but not kids cases. Kids cases’ central design decision is to protect the device from drops. They use ultravivid colors and come in kooky shapes to attract kids’ attention and desire. Many also have easy-carry elements like no-slip coatings or handles.
What to look for in a quality iPad mini kids’ case
Drop protection
Drop protection is the biggest concern for kids’ cases and is usually handled the same way: by being as large and bulky as possible without making it difficult to hold. Plastic, polyurethane and EVA foam are the most common materials used as they’re cheap, light and effective. It’s difficult to measure how protective a case is against drops. The best way is to check user reviews or search for video drop tests of your prospective case.
Screen protection
Screen protection is hit or miss with iPad mini kids’ cases. Most don’t offer additional protection at all, hoping the bulky drop protection will save the screen. Some do have integrated protection using a thin protective sheet, but these can make it difficult for the screen to register touch and thus frustrate your child. The best allow a fraction of an amount of extra space so that you can apply a separate screen protector without causing the case to no longer fit.
Kickstand
A majority of your kid’s activity is likely to be watching videos, TV shows and movies. Make sure your prospective case has some kind of kickstand so your child can prop it up.
How much you can expect to spend on an iPad mini kids’ case
The best part about iPad mini kids’ cases is their low price. The priciest kids case is $25-$30, while most cost $15-$20.
iPad mini kids’ case FAQ
What ages are iPad mini kids’ cases meant for?
A. It’s difficult to pin down a general starting and ending age. Ignoring the wider discussion of how old a child should be before they’re given an iPad, cases should have you covered once they’re 2 or 3 years old. Children mature at different speeds, so one 8-year old might be measured enough to properly handle a standard case before a given 10-year-old. Then there’s the possibility that your child may grow to dislike the design of kids cases at different ages. Your 9-year old may think handles get in the way or that the colors are gaudy while your 11-year old doesn’t care as long as they can play Minecraft.
Will an iPad mini kids’ case block the audio or the camera?
A. No, all iPad mini cases for any age are carefully designed so as not to prevent the basic functions of the device. That said, some cases can make it more difficult to access certain buttons or slightly cover the camera lens.
Can I charge the iPad mini while its kids’ case is on?
A. Yes, the charging port will not be inaccessible with a kids’ case on. It may, however, be difficult to access — especially if you’ve purchased a case that isn’t designed for the model of iPad mini you have.
What’s the best iPad mini kids’ case to buy?
Top iPad mini kids’ case
Ledniceker Kids Case for iPad mini
What you need to know: This case is colorful and very effective when it comes to protecting the device from drops.
What you’ll love: It comes in seven bright colors to fit your child’s favorite and is made from thick EVA foam for maximum drop protection and minimal weight. It also has an easy-carry handle and tough kickstands. Cutouts make sure not to interfere with the speaker or camera.
What you should consider: It’s listed as fitting iPad mini models 1-5, but the fit is a little different for each — yours may slide around or struggle to close.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top iPad mini kids’ case for the money
Suplik iPad mini Case for Kids
What you need to know: This model offers quality drop protection and comes with a free screen protector.
What you’ll love: It’s made of EVA foam and rubber for strong drop protection and the bonus screen protector is perfect for preventing scratches. It has a nonslip grip around the handle and has two heavy-duty kickstands. It works for iPad Mini generations 1-5.
What you should consider: You need to apply the screen protector — a process that can be difficult and time-consuming to do properly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
TopEsct Kids Case for iPad mini
What you need to know: Made of nonslip and anti-dust silicone, it features multisided handles that are great for the youngest kids.
What you’ll love: It’s compatible with iPad mini generations 1-5 and comes in nearly 10 vibrant colors. It includes a strap that can secure to the case and around a car headrest to become a traveling TV.
What you should consider: The volume buttons and silencer switch are underneath one handle and can be difficult to get to. It’s minimally protective of the screen.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, between the barbeques and fireworks, it's easy to forget the well-being of our four-legged friends. Pets go missing on Fourth of July more than any other holiday, so it's important to make sure your pets are safe and out of harm's way while you are celebrating. The American Kennel Club and AKC Reunite are here to give you some tips to keeping your pets safe this holiday weekend.
- Establish a safe space. Keep pets indoors. Make sure your dog or cat always has access to a comfortable, quiet, and safe place to hide, either a closet, under a piece of furniture or in their crate. Keep them secure and away from doors and windows as well.
- Make toys available. Keep toys and long-lasting treats in your pet's safe area to make the area more fun and to provide distractions from loud noises and flashes.
- Exercise earlier in the day. Make time to exercise your pet during the day to keep them safely indoors before the fireworks begin.
- Try not to leave your pet at home alone. If you can't stay with them, have a family member, pet sitter, or friend watch them while you're out.
- Do NOT leave your pet alone in the backyard. Even if you have a fenced-in yard, you should consider taking your pet outside on a leash to avoid them jumping a fence and running off in fear.
- Keep your dog away from the grill. No matter how aware your dog is, keep them away from the grill when it's on. It is extremely hot which is dangerous to an unsuspecting pet not to mention the open flame. Even after you've turned it off, keep your pet away from the grill until it's completely cooled down. In addition, avoid giving your pet food from the barbeque as it may upset your pet's stomach.
- Secure your yard. If you plan on gathering over the holiday and you have a gate to your yard, make sure it's always closed. Your guests should be made aware of this as well. If guests will be coming and going, it may be best to keep your pet on a leash or in a crate. You can even appoint a family member to gate duty.
- Distract with some music. At dusk, close your windows and curtains and turn on music or television to muffle the loud noises that accompany social gatherings and the booming thunder from fireworks.
- Keep your pet hydrated. Whether it's peak summer or not, it's extremely important to make sure that your pet is drinking enough water throughout the day and has easy access to shade. Signs of heat stroke to look out for are vigorous panting, bright red gums, restlessness, and agitation. If these arise, bring your dog to a cooler area and contact your veterinarian. On especially hot days, it's best to leave your dog inside.
- Watch their body language. Pets convey fear by shivering, cowering, tucking their tail between their legs, and averting their eyes. Looming over a fearful pet will only make them more. Unless they are about to get hurt, it's best to leave a fearful pet alone because its behavior when scared is uncertain. Never punish a pet when they are scared. Additionally, if your pet has a history of noise phobia, contact your veterinarian. It may be helpful to give them calming medication an hour or two before the fireworks begin.
- Update microchip contact information. Make sure your pet's microchip is up to date in case your pet manages to escape, as well as their collar tags. Keep AKC Reunite's number, 800-252-7894, in your phone in case of emergency or if your pet is found.
For more information about responsible dog ownership, visit www.akc.org and www.akcreunite.org.
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Consolidation under the BP3 umbrella expands BP3's global scale and provision of top-tier automation solutions
LONDON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BP3, a global leader in designing and delivering business process automation programs, today announced it has completed the acquisition of specialist automation consultancy Extra Technology. The acquisition will strengthen BP3's position in a rapidly growing intelligent automation market in EMEA and the US, with Extra Technology having proven itself to be resilient to market changes over recent years.
The acquisition of one of the global leaders in workload automation is the seventh in BP3's history and plays a key role in BP3's growth strategy, ensuring BP3 remains on course to become the leading provider of intelligent automation services globally.
The deal will see Extra Technology operate as a BP3 company and separate legal entity, before being fully integrated into BP3 over the course of the next two years.
The addition of Extra Technology's unparalleled workload automation capabilities and expertise, backed by a team of fully-certified experts, many whom come from workload automation vendor and senior IT manager backgrounds, will allow BP3 to significantly expand its current offering.
The synergy between BP3's offering and client base and that of Extra Technology will allow customers of both companies to benefit from a broader portfolio of top-tier workload automation and intelligent automation solutions, as well as intelligent document processing, process automation, robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence.
The acquisition will also provide customers with support for additional software packages and access to an increased number of experts in the field of automation and artificial intelligence.
Together, these expanded capabilities will allow customers to scale and reap the rewards of automation faster, while cementing BP3's expanded presence in the EMEA market and allowing it to broaden its appeal to US-based customers.
In addition to Extra Technology's robust workload automation business, BP3 will acquire Extra Technology's 20 employees and London office, with all employees at both companies expected to remain in their current roles.
Scott Francis, CEO, BP3, says: "Extra Technology is laser focused on customer success, and by welcoming Extra Technology to the BP3 family we will be able to better serve our mutual clients in the UK and Europe more broadly. Our clients are looking for better solutions to modernise their applications that run their core business, and fresh ways to automate vast amounts of physical and digital paperwork. Together, we can meet those needs more completely for our clients on both continents."
Mark Mannion, CEO, Extra Technology, adds: "This is a very exciting time for everyone at Extra Technology. We've had the pleasure of working with BP3 to delivery great results for clients before – and we're even more excited about doing that under the same banner going forward. Both our company culture and our product offering are closely aligned to BP3's and together we will be able achieve even more than we have alone. The combination of our robust solutions and ecosystems of partners will strengthen our joint offering to customers, both existing and new, and provide new opportunities for employees.
About BP3 Global, Inc.:
BP3 gives people faster ways to get things done. We streamline and automate the processes that drive your business, with clients across a number of industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing telecommunications, hospitality and travel. We have achieved an unprecedented 99% success rate, bringing more focus, more foresight, and more follow-up to every project. It is how and why some of the world's more respected brands— such as Charter Communications, Keller Williams, and Eli Lilly — rely on BP3. BP3 is a leader in Forrester's Q3 2020 Wave of Digital Process Automation Service Providers and has recently won partner of the year honors from Automation Anywhere and Camunda.
For more information, please visit http://www.bp-3.com
About Extra Technology
Founded in 2007, Extra Technology is a leading provider of expert automation solutions, as well as consultancy and education across a variety of automation technology, including workload automation, process automation, automated operations and release automation.
The company also specialises in integrating diverse multi-vendor automation environments into a single Intelligent Automation platform, boosting compliance and efficiency and radically reducing costs. Unlike other technology integrators, Extra Technology offers extensive, real-world experience, thereby delivering significant value to customers globally.
For more information about Extra Technology, please visit: https://www.extratechnology.com/
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- Revenues grew 32% year-over-year to $0.74 million for the quarter
- Clinic network revenues grew 59.5% from the same quarter last year and 7.5% compared to prior quarter
- Achieved 24.4% gross margin and $180,845 gross profit of during Q3 2022
- Ended quarter with strong cash position of $41.8 million
- Completed acquisition of Novamind, positioning Numinus as a leading, integrated mental healthcare company providing psychedelic-assisted therapies
VANCOUVER, BC, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Numinus Wellness Inc. ("Numinus" or the "Company") (TSX: NUMI) (OTCQX: NUMIF), a mental health care company advancing innovative treatments and safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies, today announced its fiscal quarter results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022 ("Q3 2022"). Q3 2022 results do not reflect contributions from the acquisition of Novamind, which completed subsequent to quarter end, on June 10, 2022.
"Our fiscal third quarter was highlighted by the announcement of our acquisition of Novamind, and the activities leading up to the completion of that strategic transaction on June 10, 2022. Now, with 13 wellness clinics across North America, four clinical research sites and a dedicated psychedelics research facility, Numinus is firmly positioned as a leading mental health care company providing psychedelic-assisted therapies. We're very pleased with how our operations are integrating and with the collaborative efforts we are already seeing across our new expanded team," said Payton Nyquvest, Founder and CEO. "We look forward to sharing our combined performance with you when we announce our fiscal fourth quarter results – which will be the first quarter demonstrating the power of our larger, cross-border platform."
"Today, including the contributions of Novamind, Numinus is one of the highest revenue-producing mental health care companies providing psychedelic and ketamine-assisted therapies, with more than $12 million of combined proforma annual revenues (based on trailing four quarters). We continue to be excited about the momentum building across our business and our outlook ahead. With significantly strengthened revenue streams, a growing number of client services, and positive regulatory reforms underway, our focus is squarely on reaching profitability as quickly as possible. Our strategy to accelerate Numinus' path to profitability also includes expanding higher-margin services, increasing business development activities, and proactively managing our operating costs. Our goal is to achieve operational profitability within two years and corporate positive cashflow within three years," concluded Mr. Nyquvest.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights
- Revenues grew 31.8% year-over-year to $741,064 million in Q3 2022, due primarily to the acquisitions of Mindspace and the Neurology Centre of Toronto. Sequentially, revenues declined by 5.7% from the prior quarter, due entirely to shifting strategic priorities at Numinus Bioscience – where analytical testing services for third-party corporate clients has ceased due to changing sector dynamics. The elimination of this revenue stream was partially offset by 7.5% revenue growth achieved through Numinus' clinic network operations.
- Gross margin grew to 24.4% during Q3 2022, compared to -2.8% in Q3 2021. The improvement in gross margin is due mostly to the completion of acquisitions between periods, and the offering of higher-margin services.
- Gross profit of $180,845 in Q3 2022, a significant improvement compared to the gross loss of $15,497 in Q3 2021.
- Loss was $7.0 million for Q3 2022, compared to a loss of $4.8 million in Q3 2021, due in part to corporate development and legal expenses related to the acquisition of Novamind Inc.
- Cash balance of $41.8 million as of May 31, 2022.
First Nine Months Financial Highlights
- Revenues during the first nine months of fiscal 2022 grew 126.5% year-over-year to $2.3 million due primarily to the continued post-acquisition growth of Mindspace and the acquisition of NCT.
- Gross margin during the first nine months of 2022 was 19.9%, compared to -11.1% in the same period last year.
- Gross profit during the first nine months of 2022 was $460,569, a significant improvement compared to the gross loss of $113,356 in the same period of 2021.
- Loss was $20.2 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared to a loss of $11.0 million in the first nine months of 2021.
Operational Highlights During and Subsequent to Q3 2022
As a reminder, operational performance for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2022 does not include contributions from the acquisition of Novamind, which completed subsequent to quarter-end, on June 10, 2022.
Numinus Wellness Clinic Network
- Q3 2022 revenue of $731,064, a 7.5% sequential increase from Q2 2022, and a 59.5% increase compared to $458,316 during the same period last year.
- During Q3 2022, clients received a total of 5,634 appointments through Numinus clinics (including one-on-one and group therapy sessions, neurology-related appointments, paid group programs and Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy), representing a 5.9% increase in clinic appointments compared to Q2 2022.
- As of May 31, 2022, Numinus had five wellness clinics and two clinical research sites. As of July 14, 2022, following the acquisition of Novamind, Numinus has 13 wellness clinics offering services to clients (one in Vancouver, one in Toronto, three in Montreal, eight in Utah and two in Arizona). In addition, the Company has four dedicated research clinics where psychedelic studies are being conducted (two in Salt Lake City, one in Vancouver and one in Montreal).
- Following a review of its growth initiatives and opportunities, Numinus has decided to cancel its previously announced second wellness clinic location in Vancouver, Canada. The acquisition of Novamind has provided additional growth opportunities that the Company expects could provide higher return-on-investment.
- Subsequent to the quarter, on June 23, 2022, Numinus launched a pilot mental health program for corporate clients: Corporate Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy ("Corporate KAP"). This Utah-based program is aimed at helping businesses improve employee mental health by offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy as a health benefit for eligible employees.
Clinical Trials
- On March 30, 2022, Numinus announced it began administering MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to clinical trial volunteers for the "multi-site open-label extension study of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD (MAPPUSX)" trial sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and organized by MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC).
- On May 16, 2022, Numinus announced it received Health Canada Special Access Programme ("SAP") approval to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy to a patient with treatment-resistant depression. This was Numinus' first psilocybin-assisted therapy treatment outside of clinical trials; amongst the first to use this regulatory mechanism through Health Canada's SAP.
- As part of the Company's focus on accelerating its timeline to profitability, Numinus has decided to postpone its clinical trials of NBIO-01 and NBIO-03, given the high cost of clinical trials. Once the company can see a clear pathway to regulatory approvals or has achieved profitability, the clinical trials for these drug candidates will commence.
Numinus Research – Laboratory Operations
- Given sector consolidation, the decreasing corporate client base for psychedelic substance analytical services and limited revenue generating opportunities, Numinus Bioscience intends to focus purely on proprietary research activities for the foreseeable future. The divisions' analytical testing capabilities remain available for proprietary and on-request projects; however, the company has eliminated its business development activities for these services to reduce expenses in this period of sector dislocation. As this business decision was implemented partway through the quarter, Numinus Bioscience generated revenue of $10,000 during Q3 2022 and is not expected to generate any further revenue from analytical testing services until and unless sector dynamics improve to sustain those business operations.
- In March 2022, Numinus Bioscience expanded its research capabilities as a result of the addition of a Public Health Agency of Canada for a Containment Level 2 (CL2) pathogens and toxins license, and the approval from Health Canada to add Ayahuasca & San Pedro to its federal license for psychedelic research.
- On June 22, 2022, Numinus Bioscience filed a patent application to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), an agency of the United Nations, for a rapid production process for Psilocybe and other fungi species containing psilocybin and other compounds. A provisional patent application for the process was submitted to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 24, 2021. With this additional filing, international patent protection would extend to all WIPO member states that have signed the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), including Australia, Germany, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, where psychedelic research is currently active.
Corporate Updates
- On June 27, 2022, Numinus introduced its new logo and brand identity, which will unify Numinus' presence across North America. The rebranding activities will be accomplished in phases and completed by the end of 2022.
- On April 12, 2022, Numinus announced it made an offer to acquire Novamind – positioning Numinus as a leading, integrated mental healthcare company providing psychedelic-assisted therapies. The transaction was overwhelmingly approved by Numinus and Novamind shareholders at separate shareholder meetings on June 8, 2022. On June 10, 2022, the acquisition of Novamind was completed with Novamind shareholders receiving 0.84 Numinus shares per Novamind share. As a result of the acquisition, Novamind was delisted from the CSE and OTC exchanges.
- On June 10, 2022, Numinus announced several executive appointments. Michael Tan was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, Reid Robison was appointed Chief Clinical Officer, and Paul Thielking has been appointed Chief Science Officer.
Q3 2022 Key Performance Metrics
Numinus' condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022 and related management's discussion and analysis are available on Numinus' Investor Relations website at www.investors.numinus.com and under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. These documents were prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Interested parties are invited to participate in the Company's Q3 2022 results conference call and webcast. On the call Numinus executives will review the Company's performance and recent initiatives, and answer questions from analysts.
The webcast will also be archived on the Events and Presentations page of Numinus' Investor Relations website: https://www.investors.numinus.com/events-and-presentations
About Numinus
Numinus Wellness (TSX: NUMI) helps people to heal and be well through the development and delivery of innovative mental health care and access to safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies. The Numinus model - including psychedelic production, research and clinic care - is at the forefront of a transformation aimed at healing rather than managing symptoms for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain and substance use. At Numinus, we are leading the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapies into mainstream clinical practice and building the foundation for a healthier society.
Learn more at www.numinus.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Disclaimer
Neither Numinus Wellness Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries is a professional corporation licensed to practice health services. In jurisdictions where health services may only be provided by a corporation if that corporation holds a valid permit to do so, Numinus and its subsidiaries operate in a management services function to affiliated professional corporations, who provide health services to patients. Numinus and its subsidiaries do provide health services directly to patients in those jurisdictions where authorized to do so.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs regarding future performance are "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expects", "does not expect", "is expected", "believes", "intends", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", "believes" or variations of these words, expressions or statements, that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be" taken, will occur or will be realized. Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other known and unknown factors that could cause actual results, events or developments to differ materially from the results, events or developments expected and expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including the acquisition and renewal of federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses, and any inability to obtain all necessary government authorizations, licenses and permits to operate and expand the Company's facilities; regulatory or policy changes such as changes in applicable laws and regulations, including federal and provincial legalization, due to fluctuations in public opinion, industry perception of integrative mental health, including the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy, delays or inefficiencies or any other reason; any other factor or development likely to hamper the growth of the market; the Company's limited operating and profitability track record; dependence on management; the Company's need for additional financing and the effects of financial market conditions and other factors on the availability of capital; competition, including that of more established and better funded competitors; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the global economy; the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the need to build and maintain alliances and partnerships, including with research and development companies, customers and suppliers. These factors should be carefully considered, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Despite the Company's efforts to identify the main risk factors that could cause actual measures, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, other risk factors may cause measures, events or developments to materially differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available as a result of future events, new facts or any other reason, except as required by applicable laws.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSXV: SEV) (OTCQB: SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets, today announced that its management will be participating in upcoming investor conferences.
To arrange a one-on-one with members of Spectra7's management at either event please contact your Loop Capital or LD Micro representative. Investors may also contact Spectra7 investor relations at ir@spectra7.com to arrange a meeting at either conference.
ABOUT SPECTRA7 MICROSYSTEMS INC.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed, and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and technical support location in Dongguan, China. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provided (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information, please contact:
Matt Kreps/Jim Fanucchi
Darrow Associates
214-597-8200
ir@spectra7.com
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Bonnie Tomei
Chief Financial Officer
669-212-1089
ir@spectra7.com
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
John Mitchell
Public Relations
650-269-3043
pr@spectra7.com
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Catherine R
Beimer
On Tuesday, March 31st, Catherine heard the words she had longed to hear, “My good and faithful servant well done”. She departed this world for heavenly glory, just four days short of her 103rd Birthday.
A lifelong resident of Temple, she was born to Robert “Scotty” Campbell and Minnie Ruecker Robertson on June 4th, 1919. She attended Reagan Elementary and graduated Temple High School in 1936. Catherine went on to receive a teaching degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers College and taught locally for several years in a one room school house.
Catherine married Frank L. Beimer in 1942 and had two sons, Michael Scott Beimer and Robert “Bob” Beimer. After WWII, she began working under Head Nurse, Laura Cole, at Scott & White Hospital. In 1947 she and her husband opened Beimer’s Jewelry in downtown Temple. As Temple grew, they relocated their store from downtown to South 31st Street, in what is now Precious Memories Florist. Beimer’s Jewelry became one of the most reputable jewelers and fine gift stores in the area, proudly serving Temple Residents and Brides for over 40 years before closing in the early 1990s.
When most of her friends were retiring, Catherine’s passion for helping others became her new life’s work. She was deeply involved in rearing her grandchildren and caring for others. Catherine took great pleasure in helping those in need and when her own grandchildren got older she found fulfilment babysitting two wonderful young girls who would become like her own and caring for elderly friends in their golden years. Her passion for helping others lead her to also join the Yellow Birds Auxiliary at Scott and White Memorial Hospital where she worked in the ICU waiting room for many years. When she began receiving Meals on Wheels from Grace Presbyterian Church she quickly became a desert cook for them too, because she never wanted to stop giving to others. Catherine’s earthly life was spent in service to others, embodying the scripture that “Greater love hath no man than this,that he lay his life down for a friend.”
Catherine is proceeded in death by her parents Scotty and Minnie, Brothers Gus and Robert, Sister Marie, Husband Frank and Son Bob. She is survived by her son Mike Beimer and his wife Kathi of Quanah Texas, Grandchildren Jaima Ferguson and her husband Michael of Temple, Marla Beimer of Temple, Ryan Beimer and his wife Amber of Temple, Scott Beimer and his wife Megan of North Bend, WA, and Russel Beimer and his wife Erica of Temple. She is also survived by 8 Great Grandchildren Caleb, Bryce, and Grant Ferguson of Temple, Reece Caden and Bailey Blair Beimer of Temple, CC and Leo Beimer of North Bend, WA, and Paisleigh Beimer soon to be of Temple, as well as numerous friends and family.
In lieu of flowers Catherine has requested contributions be made to Meals on Wheels at Grace Presbyterian Church of Temple or the charity of your choice in her name.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Scanio- Harper Funeral Home on Friday, June 3rd, at 1pm.
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TAIPEI, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The innovation hub of Asia, InnoVEX 2022, co-organized by Taipei Computer Association, has returned in its first hybrid format. Held alongside COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2022 from May 24 to 27; InnoVEX 2022 attracted domestic and international VCs and CVCs, as well as international corporations. InnoVEX 2022 was joined by 195 startups from 14 countries and regions with 10 pavilions organized by government projects, accelerators, and international trade offices. The InnoVEX ONLINE Platform this year has attracted over 10,000 visitors globally and hosted various events including online exhibition and event livestreams.
Government Institutions, Accelerators, and International Trade Offices Organized Pavilions in InnoVEX 2022
The pavilions this year were organized by Small and Medium Enterprise Administration (SMEA) of MOEA, StarFab, Taipei Exchange, HYPE SPIN TW, Commercial Office of Brazil, Digit Spark, and ICC India. The startups showcased various innovations in 5G, Healthcare, XR Applications, Smart Agriculture & Foodtech, IoT, and more.
InnoVEX 2022 Forum Invited Industry Leading Companies for Insightful Speeches & Discussions
InnoVEX 2022 Forum featured speakers from government agencies, startup teams, VCs, CVCs, including representatives from Blackberry QNX, GaN Systems, Landing AI, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Pegatron, Trend Micro, Elan Electronics, Solomon Technology, Compal Electronics, MiTAC, Invest India, and more. The forums discussed various topics including EV, AI, 5G, sportstech, smart manufacturing, ESG, green technology, Web3.0. All forums were livestreamed on Youtube and reached 100,000 views within the first week.
10 Startups Won Prizes in the InnoVEX 2022 Pitch Contest
InnoVEX 2022 Pitch Contest featured 11 prizes worth a total of USD 347,000. The prize pool included 1 Grand Prize sponsored by the SMEA & 10 Special Prizes: Startup Terrace Award, Qualcomm Innovation Award, Taiwania Capital Innovation Award, and KPMG Special Award.
The winner of the Grand Prize is Swipecool, a Taiwan based startup offering online dance lessons utilizing AI recognition to provide learners an accurate comparison and pinpoint areas to improve.
The Startup Terrace Awards were awarded to Sanolla, IRegained, Rapid Diagnostic Systems - NAOR, Charco Science, CHELPIS, WeavAir, and Hyson Technology. Hyson Technology also won the Qualcomm Innovation Award. Ganzin Technology won the Taiwania Capital Innovation Award and TeamRed Labs won the KPMG Special Award.
The recap of InnoVEX 2022 is available on the InnoVEX Youtube Channel
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