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Accomplished executives will accelerate Cooler Screens' mission to transform the consumer experience and solidify its role as a strategic digital media platform for retail
CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to accelerated growth, Cooler Screens is expanding its leadership and advisory board with industry leading talent from customer centric organizations to optimize the expansion of its platform, re-define and improve the in-store consumer experience and solidify the company as the world's largest digital media platform for retail. Cooler Screens was founded on the core idea that consumers deserve a far better experience than what is available today in bricks-and-mortar retail and the new leadership team will enable this mission.
"This is retail media 2.0., and with a world-class team of accomplished innovators in place we are poised to not only bring the digital and physical worlds together and transform omnichannel marketing but also create an industry gold standard. This collapses the consumers' path to purchase into a few feet of retail space and a few seconds as opposed to traditional sequential ads that require much longer periods of time and much more physical space to drive sales," Cooler Screens Cofounder and CEO Arsen Avakian said.
Cooler Screens' leadership team additions include Lindell Bennett from Amazon as chief revenue officer and Shelly Schaffer as chief financial officer. Additionally, Cooler Screens' Chief Customer Experience and Operating Officer John Gomez was promoted and will take on additional responsibilities as president while retaining his former responsibilities.
As chief revenue officer, Bennett brings extensive experience building new teams and businesses, while also launching new technologies and products. He will focus on helping brands capture the attention of customers already in the aisle, to build brand equity and increase sales simultaneously. His goals include establishing an insights-led revenue organization, strengthening the direct sales team, expanding distribution of Cooler Screens through programmatic partnerships, helping agency partners activate new in-store media opportunities and developing deeper omnichannel measurement for brands.
"I spent over a decade helping define something new: the nascent retail media landscape," Bennett explained. "This experience is important because, at Cooler Screens, we are redefining the in-store experience by meeting customers where they are at – in the aisle – and finding new ways to help them make decisions while there. The question is, how do we make the experience better for customers while also providing an opportunity for brands to stand out? That's a question that I want to help answer, because there is a huge opportunity here for brands, not just in terms of messaging, but also in terms of measurement. I can't wait to help unlock this potential."
In just over ten years at Amazon, Bennett held a number of US roles, leading enterprise CPG, running the mid-market and pioneering the enterprise cable and wireless business. He also spent time in Asia, leading the mid-market and enterprise sales teams for Japan, while also launching Amazon's first ad sales team in China. Additionally, he started and led the task force that built Amazon's narrative and reporting framework and was a key contributor to its brand-building and omnichannel measurement suites.
As chief financial officer, Schaffer brings more than three decades of experience in financial and strategic planning, investor relations, business development, compliance and governance to her role at Cooler Screens, where she will be instrumental in accelerating and broadening growth across the ecosystem of retailers, brands, agencies, resellers and programmatic partners. Her extensive background has focused on technology and software, online platforms and branded consumer products in public, private and venture-backed companies, including The Coca Cola Company, Support.com, Yahoo, Mercury Interactive, Catalina Marketing, Nestle and more.
Gomez, now Cooler Screens' president, chief consumer experience officer and COO, executed Cooler Screens' expansion in Walgreens, Kroger, Giant Eagle, Chevron, and CVS stores. Prior to joining Cooler Screens, he was president and CEO of KKR-owned Cardenas Markets, where he doubled the size of the $1 billion-plus food retailer. He also held the positions of EVP of operations, marketing and merchandising at Trader Joe's and chief operating officer at Argo Tea.
Three leading growth and innovation experts will join the startup's advisory board: Andrew Appel, former president and CEO of the predictive analytics service IRI; Andrew Hill, chief data officer of global CPG marketer Unilever; and John Clavadetscher, who is transitioning from his full-time role as Cooler Screens' president and chief commercial officer.
Appel, who was president and CEO of IRI for nine years, brings substantial experience in data and analytics to Cooler Screens advisory board. At IRI, he led the company's transformation from an insights provider to delivering growth as a technology focused Big Data global company. Over his approximately six years at Aon, Appel was CEO of two multi-billion-dollar divisions and was promoted to COO in his last year at the organization.
Hill is responsible for Unilever's global data, advanced analytics, and information agenda spanning the full enterprise. He was named DataIQ's most influential person in data for 2022, as well as data visionary. Prior to coming to Unilever, he spent 20 years at global customer data science company Dunnhumby in leadership roles across North America and Europe.
"Starting from the C-suite and advisory board and throughout the entire organization, Cooler Screens has assembled a team of innovators with a sure footing in uncharted terrain," Avakian said. "Their forward-looking leadership will put our technology at the service of consumer trust and the user experience. This is the team that can bring the data-driven science of e-commerce to retail, fusing these two channels to enable true omnichannel marketing."
Cooler Screens is creating the world's largest in-store digital media and merchandising platform for retail. We transform retail surfaces into digital IoT smart screens that deliver in-store retail media and merchandising for the ultimate consumer experience at the intersection of commerce, context, and content. Cooler Screens has brought innovation, transparency, and relevancy to the channel with its audience-based point of decision platform that puts customer privacy first with certified identity-blind technology. With 90% of food, beverage and health category purchases still taking place in physical stores, Cooler Screens enables retailers to quantify and improve consumer experiences and allows brands to drive sales and build brand equity by connecting with consumers at the first moment of truth. Retail partners span grocery, drug, and convenience stores, including Walgreens, Kroger, Giant Eagle, Chevron, and CVS. For more information, please visit coolerscreens.com.
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Jed Rhoads, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Markel's Global Reinsurance Division, is retiring at the end of 2022.
"Markel is fortunate to have benefited from Jed's industry knowledge, leadership experience, and relationships throughout the industry," said Richie Whitt, Co-CEO of Markel. "He has helped us build a strong team with deep underwriting and leadership talent. We are thankful for his contributions and leadership in positioning us for the future."
Rhoads has been in the industry for more than 40 years, and throughout his career has held executive positions with several organizations. He joined Markel in 2013 as part of its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited. Prior to Markel, he was President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Alterra. He also recently served as chair of the board of directors of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA).
Markel also announced that upon Rhoads' retirement, Don Bahr will be promoted to President, Global Reinsurance, and Tod Costikyan will be promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Reinsurance. Both Bahr and Costikyan joined Markel as part of the Alterra acquisition in 2013, and bring many years of experience and knowledge of the reinsurance segment.
"With Don and Tod's deep expertise and knowledge of our business, our reinsurance team will be well positioned to help Markel build the leading global specialty insurer, with the broadest array of tools to address insureds' most complex risk management and risk transfer needs," said Whitt.
In Bahr's new role, he will oversee annual and long-term business and financial planning for the division and will lead the execution of the Global Reinsurance business strategy. Costikyan will report to Bahr and will work with the team on underwriting strategy and business strategy.
Rhoads added, "I'm honored, privileged, and grateful to have had the opportunity to spend my entire career in this wonderful industry. Having worked with Don and Tod for nearly two decades, I am confident they are well prepared to lead the reinsurance operations forward."
Rhoads, Bahr, and Costikyan will work closely to ensure a smooth transition and relationship continuity with Markel's business partners.
About Markel
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Markel® is a registered trademark of the Markel Corporation. Visit Markel on the web at markel.com.
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Which pasta maker is best?
Pasta is a staple for weeknight dinners since it’s easy to make and filling, and it’s simply fun to eat. Many elect to buy pasta makers to make pasta noodles from scratch, but understanding the options available can seem a little daunting — and choosing a pasta maker that suits the type of pasta you hope to cook is an excellent place to start.
This Philips Compact Pasta Maker automatically rolls and cuts your dough for the ultimate in quick and easy pasta production.
What to know before you buy a pasta maker
How pasta makers work
A pasta maker’s purpose is simple — to make pasta from scratch. Generally, the two parts of a pasta maker are the rolling compartment and the cutters, which together produce pasta. These machines make pasta by first rolling and kneading the dough into flat sheets and then cutting the sheets into noodles of the preferred thickness.
Preferred pasta types
Depending on the kind of pasta you hope to make, certain pasta makers may work better or worse for your needs. For example, those making a thin angel hair pasta may want cutters as small as possible. Alternatively, those who want to make ravioli or tortellini may prefer a pasta maker with a thicker dough sheet. While some pasta makers may only have one cutter size, others can include multiple cutters, each offering varied pasta sizes.
Manual vs. electric pasta makers
Most pasta makers are manual, meaning the user must knead and cut the dough themselves. However, you can also find pasta makers that automatically do this when fed dough. Some buyers may prefer manual machines, but electric pasta makers can save you time while cooking — effectively letting you do other tasks while they produce the pasta.
What to look for in a quality pasta maker
Adjustability
First and foremost, buying an adjustable pasta maker helps you get the most out of your purchase. Most commonly, pasta makers let you adjust the thickness of your dough sheet using the rolling compartment and the size of your noodles using the cutters.
Stability
Since manual pasta maker machines require a roller controlled by a crank, they can be unstable without some extra help. To counter this, many manual pasta makers use a table clamp that’s secured to the surface you’re working on, adding stability. This holds the pasta maker in place while kneading out your pasta. Alternatively, electric machines don’t usually need a table clamp since they process the pasta internally and automatically.
Easy to clean
When browsing pasta makers, it’s also worth considering which models are easiest to clean. While most manual machines include simple mechanisms that can be separated into pieces for cleaning, electric versions sometimes make it more challenging to keep hard-to-reach spots clean. If buying a manual one, buy a machine that you can take apart to ensure the most straightforward cleaning process possible.
How much you can expect to spend on a pasta maker
A cheap pasta maker can cost as little as $20 for a basic machine meant for residential use. Mid-tier pasta makers for residential use cost from $30-$150, while high-end ones can cost as much as $200 or more.
Pasta maker FAQ
Are manual pasta makers better than electric ones?
A. Not necessarily — it depends heavily on your preferences. Manual pasta makers take a little more time and effort than electric ones, requiring you to feed dough manually. Electric pasta makers make the process quicker, though some traditional pasta enthusiasts swear by manual versions.
Can I use a pasta maker to make tortillas?
A. You can, though some don’t recommend it — primarily due to the narrow size of the rollers. Still, most pasta makers can be used to make small tortillas, and if you buy one with a wide enough roller, you can make tortillas of all sizes.
What’s the best pasta maker to buy?
Top pasta maker
Philips Compact Noodle And Pasta Maker With Three Interchangeable Plates
What you need to know: This is the ideal pasta maker for the modern world, featuring a quicker and easier homemade pasta without the hassle of traditional machines.
What you’ll love: This pasta maker has a kneading compartment with a stirring bar and a noodle extruder all in one. It’s fully automatic and takes just 18 minutes to knead and produce pasta. You can buy it in white or black, or in a bundle with added accessories.
What you should consider: This is more automated than the traditional pasta maker, which some buyers didn’t like.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pasta maker for the money
Shule Stainless Steel Adjustable Pasta Maker Machine
What you need to know: This simple pasta maker is a great affordable option with manual rolling and cutting, and an array of size options to make multiple noodle types.
What you’ll love: This pasta maker has seven different positions that can be adjusted to make pasta anywhere from 0.5-3 millimeters and a table clamp. It’s durable, featuring a stainless steel body and aluminum pasta cutters. You can buy this pasta maker in red or silver.
What you should consider: Some found this pasta machine difficult to clean.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Isiler 150-Roller Adjustable Thickness Pasta Maker
What you need to know: This machine offers simple and adjustable pasta making, with an adjustable roller and cutter for making the pasta of your choice.
What you’ll love: This pasta maker features nine different dough sheet thickness settings ranging from 0.3-2.6 millimeters. It can make noodles at width settings from 2-6.6 millimeters. It’s also made from a food-grade aluminum alloy and includes a useful table clamp.
What you should consider: This machine isn’t as adjustable as some pasta makers at this price point.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Industry Input Drives Multiaxis, Mill-Turn Advancements
CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attendees at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2022 will experience the most powerful machining software from CNC Software, LLC to date, Mastercam 2023. IMTS is the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, held every other year in Chicago, attracting an international audience of more than 115,000 people. This year, visitors can investigate the latest functionality of Mastercam at booth # 133222 and at the Student Summit booth #215200 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, September 12-17.
Stas Mylek, Partnerships Program Manager at Mastercam, will be presenting Digitalization of the Manufacturing Floor: Are SMEs Ready for the Next Wave? on Monday, September 12, from 3:15 – 4:10 P.M. in room W192-C. He will cover how emerging digitalization will impact small and medium machine shops, and how best to prepare for change. Mastercam will be on display throughout the IMTS show floor, with over 40 parts being programmed in Mastercam partner booths such as MC Machinery (338129), Okuma (338500), Doosan (338900), and FANUC (338919). Meanwhile, in the main Mastercam booth, Mastercam partners, Resellers, and employees will be giving presentations every hour Monday – Friday on many different topics and features.
Manufacturers from all over the world got the chance to test-drive Mastercam 2023 during the Public Beta Program before it was released and provided valuable feedback to help shape the final 2023 product. Many of the improvements in Mastercam 2023 are directly driven by Mastercam users and shops. Feedback from Public Beta releases, shop visits, customer surveys, and consultation with our expert industry partners create the practical, shop-driven focus that helps ensure Mastercam users' success.
Consolidating Multiaxis Toolpaths. Morph, Parallel, Along Curve, and Project Curve are no longer individual toolpaths in Mastercam 2023. Instead, the Unified toolpath allows access to these cut patterns when you add the appropriate curves. For example, to create a toolpath that morphs between two surfaces, select Unified from the Multiaxis toolpaths, and then set the Cut Pattern to two surfaces with the Morph style.
Detecting Undercut Stock When Machining. The Dynamic OptiRough and Area Roughing toolpaths can now be aware of undercut stock conditions, resulting in improvement to the toolpath motion, including less air cutting.
New B-Axis Contour Turning Toolpath. Mastercam 2023 introduces a new toolpath to the Turning suite for the Mill-Turn product. B-Axis Contour Turning is a finishing toolpath that allows for rotation of the B-axis while the tool is cutting. The toolpath features a top-down workflow and provides you with either Automatic or Manual motion control. Automatic mode produces safe toolpath motion that keeps the insert in contact with the contour. Manual mode offers full control over the B-axis angles along the contour.
These are only a few of the new features and enhancements in Mastercam 2023. For more information, please visit https://www.mastercam.com/mastercam-2023/ or https://whatsnew.mastercam.com.
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Three-year deal marks the first time a streaming service will have one of its live programs measured as part of Nielsen's National TV ratings
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Amazon have signed a three-year agreement to measure Prime Video's exclusive NFL Thursday Night Football (TNF) telecasts, a first-of-its-kind deal where a streaming service will be included in Nielsen's National TV measurement service. Starting with the 2022 NFL season, measurement will include full coverage of the TNF broadcast - pregame, in-game and postgame programming – on Prime Video and Twitch, as well as the over-the-air stations in teams' local markets each week, and out-of-home viewing.
This will be the first time a streaming service will have one of its live programs measured as part of Nielsen's National TV measurement service, reinforcing Nielsen's ability to measure customers' changing viewing behaviors and how content owners are distributing programming. TNF will be measured and processed like all other NFL games, using Nielsen's panel, allowing for the same metrics to be reported across all other national networks, continued trending, and comparability. According to Nielsen's ratings, NFL games and shoulder programming such as pregame and postgame accounted for the top 27 live telecasts in 2021, and 47 of the top 50.
"Nielsen is the long-time leader in the measurement space, providing gold-standard currency to the media industry and we're thrilled that Amazon recognizes that and is working with us to bring a streaming service into our National TV measurement for the first time ever," said Deirdre Thomas, Managing Director, US Audience Measurement Product Sales, Nielsen, "We are committed to delivering comparable, comprehensive measurement of all audiences, across all platforms, and this agreement to measure TNF viewership is a testament to that commitment."
"Excitement is building for this new era of Thursday Night Football. We are looking forward to delivering a new viewing experience and offering brands new ways to connect with current and future fans," said Srishti Gupta, Director of Media Measurement, Amazon Ads. "Our collaboration with Nielsen will allow us to provide advertisers with familiar campaign measurement to make apples-to-apples comparisons across their multi-channel media investments. Additionally, advertisers will have access to metrics from Amazon that will provide actionable insights to understand brand awareness, engagement, and sales. This powerful combination of first and third-party measurement is something only Amazon can provide."
Nielsen will begin measuring TNF on Amazon starting with its preseason game August 25 featuring the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans. Amazon's exclusive 15-game TNF regular season slate kicks off September 15 when the Los Angeles Chargers travel to Arrowhead to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. 29 of the NFL's 32 clubs will appear on TNF this season, culminating December 29 when the Tennessee Titans host the Dallas Cowboys.
Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram).
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Pumpkin Spice and S'mores Flavored Wafers hit shelves across the U.S.
BURLINGTON, ON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voortman®, the No. 1 crème wafer brand in the United States*, is gearing up for autumn with the launch of two fall-inspired wafers – Pumpkin Spice and S'mores Flavored Wafers. The signature seasonal wafers are rolling out across the United States and will be available in stores for a limited time only.
"Consumers are ready to indulge in their favorite fall flavors as summer nears its end," said Adam Lisook, general manager of Voortman Cookies Limited. "With classic favorites like pumpkin spice and s'mores being hallmarks of the season, snacking enthusiasts can embrace the fall season and feel good about eating their favorite flavors in delicious crème wafers."
Baked with real pumpkin or real cocoa, these limited-edition wafers are made without high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors or artificial flavors and have a light, crispy texture and creamy filling – just like the everyday Voortman wafers. The wafer varieties come in a 10.6-ounce package at a suggested retail price of $3.79.
To find a retailer near you, visit the store locator at Voortman.com/where-to-buy.
The Voortman® lineup features more than 80 varieties of sugar-free and mainline cookies and wafers. Since its founding in 1951 in Ontario, Canada, Voortman Cookies Limited has had an uncompromising focus on quality and delicious ingredients in all its products and never uses artificial colors, artificial flavors, high-fructose corn syrup or trans-fat in any cookies. For more information about Voortman Bakery, please visit voortman.com. Follow Voortman on Facebook @Voortman_Cookies and on Instagram @Voortman_Cookies.
Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK) is a leading sweet snacks company focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing products in North America under the Hostess® and Voortman® brands. The company produces a variety of new and classic treats, including iconic Hostess® Donettes®, Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs® and Zingers®, as well as a variety of Voortman® cookies and wafers. For more information about Hostess Brands, please visit hostessbrands.com.
*Based on independent retail sales data.
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., is pleased to announce their work for client Ethique has been chosen as a finalist in the 2022 SABRE North America Awards within the Fashion & Beauty consumer goods category.
5WPR leveraged Earth Month to launch Ethique to the U.S. market as pioneers in the low-waste cosmetic category, educating the consumer landscape about the advantages of swapping traditional bottled products for plastic-free bars and concentrates without compromising results. The launch set in motion a year of record-breaking growth for the client, resulting in increased revenue state-side, and over 2.9 billion media impressions across 400+ media placements.
"5W has a passion for sustainable beauty, and we greatly value our partnership with Ethique and the opportunities to support their groundbreaking environmental efforts," said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "Our beauty team has executed an exceptional campaign in an incredibly competitive industry, resulting in this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations to all the finalists."
The 2022 North American SABRE Awards includes around 350 campaigns on its shortlist, selected from among more than 2,000 entries. The campaigns were evaluated by a jury of industry leaders. Winners will be unveiled at the North American SABRE Awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 4.
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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Dara A. Busch
dbusch@5wpr.com / 212.999.5585
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At-Home Treatment Saves Lives and Dollars
4th Peer Reviewed Manuscript Supports Utility of RD-X19 Home Treatment
DURHAM, N.C., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EmitBio, Inc., today announced the publication of a peer reviewed manuscript in the Journal of Medical Economics entitled "Economic and clinical impact of a novel, light-based, at-home antiviral treatment on mild-to-moderate COVID-19." The article details a health economic cost savings model that illustrates the positive public health impact of treating mild disease, early in disease progression after testing positive for COVID-19. Outpatient treatments like the EmitBio RD-X19 device demonstrate benefit in the model in terms of both lives and dollars saved, estimating that if just 10% of cases received outpatient treatment over a 1-year period, the corresponding healthcare savings in the United States totals $4.4 billion.
"Everyone begins with mild disease. Start treatment early and you can save lives," said John Oakley, Co-author and Chief Financial Officer of EmitBio, "Our data suggests with only 10% of the population receiving our at-home treatment, there would be 684,000 fewer COVID cases and over 17,000 lives saved. This doesn't consider the enormity of loss of productivity and reduction of disease spread due to the fewer number of symptomatic disease days."
The model was designed to estimate COVID-19 cases, deaths, and healthcare costs over a 12-month period following introduction of treatments like the RD-X19 device, a novel, light-based, at-home treatment for COVID-19 infection. The input variables provide for various adoption rates of the treatment and also include projected clinical outcomes utilizing the results from a recently published clinical study of the RD-X19 device, ranging from 1.2 to 3.6 days of reduced symptomatic disease.
This news comes after the recent call for therapies to treat people who are unlikely to develop severe COVID-19 and currently have no widely approved medications to ease the illness (The hunt for drugs for mild COVID: scientists seek to treat those at lower risk, July 18, 2022). Expert commentary concluded that decreasing the time spent ill could reduce the disruption that even mild cases can inflict on people's jobs and family lives.
"We believe everyone deserves a treatment regardless of their vaccination status or risk factors," Oakley continued. "Non-systemic, variant agnostic treatments, such as the RD-X19, are needed to fight the next waves of COVID to ensure lives are not lost unnecessarily."
The EmitBio RD-X19 device is investigational and is not yet available for sale in the United States. The Company is working diligently with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enable authorization.
EmitBio™ is a biotechnology company comprised of light and life scientists with focus on the highly specific use of light to stimulate physiological signals and initiate healing at the cellular level. The Company targets using this proprietary technology platform to enable prophylactic and therapeutic treatments for high volume deployment to redefine the standard of care for a number of diseases and conditions. The RD-X19 has been through 3 in-human trials comprising of over 270 patients. The Company is working diligently with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enable authorization. EmitBio Inc. is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, and is an operating subsidiary of KNOW Bio LLC.
Media Contact:
James A. Pearson
Head of Public Relations, EmitBio, Inc.
jpearson@emitbio.com
646-522-4297
Investor Contact:
John Oakley
Chief Financial Officer, KNOW Bio, LLC
joakley@knowbiollc.com
919-939-7715
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At least 5 die after storm causes Montana highway pileup
(AP) - At least five people have died after a pileup Friday evening on Interstate 90 in Montana, authorities said.
At least 20 vehicles crashed and Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Jay Nelson said authorities believe the weather was the cause.
“It appears as though there was heavy winds, causing a dust storm with zero visibility,” he said.
While the highway patrol did not have an immediate count of the number of injuries, Nelson said additional ambulances had to be called in from Billings to help.
Gov. Greg Gianforte said on Twitter: “I’m deeply saddened by the news of a mass casualty crash near Hardin. Please join me in prayer to lift up the victims and their loved ones. We’re grateful to our first responders for their service.”
The incident happened 3 miles (5 kilometers) west of Hardin around 4:30 p.m.
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SINGAPORE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading crypto social trading platform BingX is excited to announce the launch of Futures Grid Trading, after it introduced Spot Grid Copy Trading in March. It is available to all registered users so that traders can earn in a more flexible way this crypto winter.
As its name implies, the Futures Grid Trading combines grid trading and futures trading, which can bring grid profit for users. Grid Trading is a quantitative trading strategy that automates the buying and selling of digital assets at preset intervals around a preset price range to build trading grids.
These trading grids help investors rake in money like a fish net - through executing low-buy and high-sell orders during price volatility, the system ensures profit every time the selling price exceeds the buying price, thus eliminating the need to forecast the market. On top of that, futures grid trading allows traders to use leverage to maximise the profit.
Compared with other platforms, BingX provides users with more flexibility by lowering the minimum investment amount. Traders could try futures grid trading with 20 USDT and see how it arbitrages automatically. They can also preset a stop-loss point to limit the loss on a security position.
"For this quarter, part of BingX's strategic focus is to provide users and traders with a better trading environment and new tools that facilitate profitability. We are also further simplifying the trading process so they can employ new trading tactics that allow them to gain, especially considering the current market situation." - Global Communications & Public Relations Director, Elvisco Carrington
This new feature will be available on both BingX app and desktop. It saves traders keeping tabs on the market all day by making strategic, informed, and rational trading decisions on behalf of them. To encourage traders to make money with intelligent tools, BingX is about to launch a campaign to cover all traders' losses in their first futures grid trading.
Security is always a top priority of BingX. Since the beginning of the second quarter of 2022, the overall crypto market has been on a bearish trend. The bankruptcy filing from Three Arrows Capital triggered a downward spiral that have hurt many crypto investors. In the face of this severe turbulence, BingX stays true to its mission in safeguarding user's assets. Under no circumstances would BingX hedge users' funds in venture investments.
BingX is committed to bringing about more trailblazing, industry-leading features and services to cater for various trading and social needs of users. To optimise investment experience and maximise user's profit, BingX is always on the go.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX.com is a global digital asset, spot, and derivatives trading platform that provides a user-centric and open ecosystem with intuitive social trading features. Created to enrich the entire cryptocurrency industry, BingX is a safe, reliable, and user-friendly venue for users to trade their favourite assets such as SafeLight, Elongate, Whiteheart, & AAVE. It is a digital asset, spot, and derivatives trading platform that provides a user-centric and open ecosystem with intuitive social trading features. First-time traders could do Copy Trade and learn from 3,000+ professional traders on BingX. Now BingX holds four operating licenses from the EU, US, Canada, and Oceania regions. BingX is a safe, reliable, and user-friendly venue for users to trade digital assets.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN)- A baseball card of a Pittsburgh Pirates legend was just purchased for millions.
According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the 1909-1911 T206 card of Honus Wagner sold for $7.25 million as a part of Goldin Auctions. Ken Goldin, of Goldin Auctions, oversaw the purchase of what is now the most expensive card ever purchased and says there are less than 50 authenticated T-206 Wagner cards.
USA Today reports that the buyer and seller chose to stay anonymous and that the card is considered to be the rarest baseball card in the world.
Goldin Auctions said that the previous record for the T206 of Wagner was $6.6 million and that the card was sold in August 2021.
According to the National Baseball Hall Of Fame, Wagner spent all of his 21 seasons (1897-1917) with the Pirates, his hometown team. The shortstop won the National League batting title eight times and he won a World Series title with Pittsburgh in 1909.
Wagner was one of the first five players elected to the National Baseball Hall Of Fame in 1936.
Collectors also have their eyes on another ultra-rare baseball card that is up for sale until the auction ends Aug. 27 – a mint condition Mickey Mantle card from 1952.
The owner, Anthony Giordano, is described by the Associated Press as a waste management entrepreneur from New Jersey. Giordano paid $50,000 for the card at a New York City card show in 1991.
As for the card itself, the condition is near-perfect and Heritage Auctions, which is handling the bidding, estimates that it could fetch more than $10 million by the end of the auction.
“The quality of the card is the key,” Derek Grady, executive vice president of sports auctions for Heritage Auctions, told the Associated Press. “Four sharp corners, the gloss and the color jumps off the card.” | https://cw33.com/news/rarest-baseball-card-in-the-world-sells-for-record-price/ | 2022-08-05T20:07:41Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls, prosecutors said in a memo filed Wednesday in advance of his sentencing later this month.
A New York City jury found Kelly guilty of racketeering and multiple other counts last year at a sex-trafficking trial that was seen as a signature moment in the #MeToo movement. Prosecutors alleged that the entourage of managers and aides who helped Kelly meet girls — and keep them obedient — amounted to a criminal enterprise.
Several accusers testified in lurid detail during the trial, alleging that Kelly subjected his victims to perverse and sadistic whims when they were underage.
Kelly used his “fame, money and popularity” to systematically “prey upon children and young women for his own sexual gratification,” prosecutors wrote in the filing.
“He continued his crimes and avoided punishment for them for almost 30 years and must now be held to account,” prosecutors wrote.
Kelly’s lawyers have argued that he deserves only a maximum of about 17 years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines.
Among multiple sordid allegations, jurors heard testimony about a fraudulent marriage scheme hatched to protect Kelly after he feared he had impregnated R&B phenom Aaliyah in 1994 when she was just 15. Witnesses said they were married in matching jogging suits using a license falsely listing her age as 18; he was 27 at the time.
Aaliyah worked with Kelly, who wrote and produced her 1994 debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number.” She died in a plane crash in 2001 at age 22.
The competing defense memo suggested prosecutors arguments for a higher sentence overreached by falsely claiming Kelly participated in the bribery of “a public aid officer to produce an identification card” that allowed the sham marriage to go forward.
Kelly’s lawyers also said it was wrong to assert he should get more time because he sexually abused one of his victims — referred to in court as “Jane” — after her parents innocently entrusted him to help her with her musical career.
“The record shows that Jane’s parents directed Jane to lie to the defendant about her age and then encouraged her to seduce him,” the papers say.
Kelly, 55, is set to be sentenced on June 29. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/prosecutors-r-kelly-should-get-at-least-25-years-in-prison/ | 2022-06-09T23:33:00Z |
Organizations leverage the platform-driven, human-delivered service to measure and continuously improve the efficacy of detective controls and MSSP coverage
MINNEAPOLIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI, the leader in penetration testing and attack surface management, today announced new Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) enhancements to meet increased market demand for improved threat detection. With the combination of the AttackSim cloud-native technology platform and hands-on counsel from NetSPI's expert penetration testing team, organizations can continuously test their detective controls against real-world attack tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
According to NetSPI data, only 20% of common attack behaviors are caught by out-of-the-box detective controls (EDR, SIEM, MSSPs) – leaving organizations with a false sense of security. The updates to NetSPI's Breach and Attack Simulation allow detection engineers to measure their ability to detect common adversary behaviors and ultimately prioritize detection development as well as investments.
Following the initial collaborative assessment with NetSPI's experts, the AttackSim technology platform is provided to organizations for continuous testing and improvement. The platform features many new updates including:
- Seamless use, regardless of skill level: An enhanced user experience (UX) and a refined user interface (UI) can be used by experts and novices alike.
- New automated plays and playbooks: Detailed manual procedures for reproducing attacker behavior, as well as consistently updated security playbooks, allow organizations to better strengthen their security posture. With the latest updates, NetSPI has nearly 300 attack plays that can be used to test detective controls.
- Enhanced reporting: Security teams now have additional data and metrics to work with, such as peer comparison, year-over-year reporting, and telemetry flow analysis. New reports that support programmatic, tactic, technique, and procedure (TTP) summary metrics are also now available.
"Indicators of Compromise have become less useful as the threat landscape evolves at a breakneck speed," said Cody Chamberlain, Head of Product at NetSPI. "To stay ahead of malicious actors, organizations must shift their gaze to detect attackers before something bad happens. The NetSPI AttackSim platform, combined with the power of our skilled team of penetration testers, lets organizations continuously simulate real attack behavior, providing better insight into the efficacy of their detective controls."
"Small and medium-sized organizations with limited personnel often rely on MSSPs to implement detections and operate similarly to a security operations center (SOC)," said Scott Sutherland, Senior Director, Adversary Simulation and Infrastructure Testing at NetSPI. "We built Breach and Attack Simulation not only to improve detections, but also to enable organizations to validate MSSP coverage and better understand the scope of their agreements."
NetSPI will be demoing the AttackSim platform and its new capabilities during RSA Conference 2022 at booth #4605 in the North Expo Exhibit Hall. Schedule a meeting with the team.
To learn more about Breach and Attack Simulation, email sales@netspi.com or visit https://www.netspi.com/security-testing/breach-and-attack-simulation/.
NetSPI is the leader in penetration testing and attack surface management, partnering with nine of the top 10 U.S. banks, three of the world's five largest healthcare companies, the largest global cloud providers, and many of the Fortune® 500. NetSPI offers Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) through its Resolve™ penetration testing and vulnerability management platform. Its experts perform deep dive manual penetration testing of application, network, and cloud attack surfaces, historically testing over 1 million assets to find 4 million unique vulnerabilities. NetSPI is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and is a portfolio company of private equity firms Sunstone Partners, KKR, and Ten Eleven Ventures. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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BALTIMORE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookes Publishing, a leading provider of evidence-based assessments, textbooks, and training for professionals in early childhood, special education, and communication, language, and literacy, announced today that it has acquired the complete list of titles from Caslon Publishing, a trusted publisher of books on multilingual language and literacy education. The acquisition enables Brookes to expand its offerings for teachers and other education professionals serving diverse learners.
"At Brookes, we believe that all students should have the opportunity to realize an inclusive education that helps them reach their full potential," says Jeff Brookes, President of Brookes Publishing. "The acquisition of the Caslon Publishing program was driven by the goal to better support culturally and linguistically diverse children and families, through research-based resources that help teachers serve their increasingly diverse classrooms. We look forward to continuing Caslon's important work, and we're excited to welcome their authors and customers to the Brookes Publishing family."
Caslon, a company based in Philadelphia, has published some of the most trusted textbooks and guidebooks for educators who work with multilingual students, including the more than 5 million U.S. students officially designated as English language learners. Charles and Rebecca Field, founders of Caslon Publishing, say: "We are pleased that Caslon has found a home in another independent publishing house that is committed to equity for diverse learners. Brookes has the capacity to take Caslon Publications to the next level at this important time in pre-service teacher preparation and in-service professional learning. This is a good move for Caslon, and for the education of multilingual learners and their teachers."
English language learners are the fastest-growing student population in the U.S., and federal legislation mandates high-quality instruction for ELLs. "The need for research-based guidance on equitably serving this population is urgent," says Jeff Brookes, "and with the acquisition of Caslon's titles, Brookes will bring the expertise of Caslon authors to a wider audience of education and language professionals." Through this acquisition, Brookes Publishing will now offer more titles on critical topics in multilingualism, such as translanguaging, differentiated instruction and assessment for ELLs, biliteracy, and special education for bilingual students.
To learn more and explore the newly acquired booklist, visit the Brookes website at https://brookespublishing.com/caslon/.
About Brookes Publishing
For more than 44 years, Brookes Publishing Co. has been a leading provider of professional resources and assessments in communication, special education, and early childhood. Brookes Publishing is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, please visit www.brookespublishing.com.
Contact: Jessica Reighard, Brookes Publishing
410-337-9580 x123; jreighard@brookespublishing.com
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Global leader in printing and shipping solutions is projected to open over 20 new centers this year
DENVER, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PostNet, a global leader in high-quality printing and shipping solutions, continues to showcase its dedication to growth after opening nine new centers this year. The company is positioned to open more than 20 centers across the United States before the year ends.
"Franchising offers small business owners a proven model, support, brand recognition and more," said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. "Competition is vigorous in this industry, yet we have been able to grow at an exponential rate. That is a testament to our team and the culture we've built at PostNet."
PostNet's growth hasn't gone unnoticed. In January, the franchise was named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the United States. In addition, Entrepreneur also named PostNet to its Top Global Franchise list. That list is comprised of the top 200 franchises that have an expanded presence internationally.
"Opportunities for business ownership are high right now despite the difficult business climate over the past two years," McPherson said. "People are drawn to PostNet because it offers a chance to be successful while also addressing the needs of small businesses. That is a win-win combination for everyone involved."
PostNet franchisees offer printing, shipping, marketing solutions and mailboxes to their clients. From designing a custom graphic to packing and shipping packages, the franchise offers various services for their communities. For nearly three decades, PostNet has franchised and built an extensive network of business centers around the world.
For more information, visit https://www.postnet.com/.
About PostNet
PostNet opened its doors in 1993. With nearly 700 locations in North America, Central America, South America and Africa, PostNet is a global leader in printing and shipping solutions. In 2017, PostNet joined the MBE Worldwide family. Combined, MBE has nearly 2,600 locations in 44 countries. For more information about PostNet services, visit www.postnet.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit www.postnetfranchise.com.
About MBE Worldwide
MBE Worldwide S.p.A. ("MBE"), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform - that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates - with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.
For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com - www.prestashop.com/en - www.mbeglobal.com - www.postnet.com - www.packsend.com.au - www.spedingo.com/en - www.alphagraphics.com - www.multicopy.nl - www.printspeak.com - www.mbe.it - www.mbe.es - www.mbe.de - www.mbefrance.fr - www.mbe.pl - www.mbeportugal.pt - www.mbe.co.uk
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From bold and abstract to sheer and subtle, fall 2022 makeup trends are here to reset your routine
Fall makeup tends to recycle the same trends, with warm-toned eyeshadows, vampy lips, and more muted colors to match the cooling temperatures. This year, though, runway trends are signaling bold eyeliner, attention-grabbing shimmer, and some of the bright colors normally associated with summer makeup. Refresh your makeup bag and start practicing fall 2022 makeup trends with these popular products.
In this article: Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray, Eyeko Black Magic Vegan Liquid Eyeliner, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
Fall 2022 makeup trends
Natural, light makeup
The “no-makeup makeup” look isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Thanks to skin tints, BB creams and tinted moisturizers, your complexion can look dewy and perfected without feeling heavy and layered-on. As an added bonus, these products tend to offer skin care benefits, as well as light coverage. Plus, a lighter foundation is the perfect base for the kinds of bolder eye and lip looks anticipated this fall.
Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
This award-winning product combines skin care and foundation in an easy-to-wear, light-coverage foundation that also provides mineral SPF 40 sun protection. The formula also includes plant-based squalane, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to smooth and hydrate skin. It comes in 30 shades that leave skin with a dewy finish. Sold by Dermstore and Sephora
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
This liquid, buildable tinted moisturizer gives skin light to medium coverage whether it’s layered over primer or worn alone. The formula is vegan and humidity-, sweat-, and transfer-resistant. It comes in 25 shades. Sold by Ulta Beauty and Sephora
Trending fall colors: coral and periwinkle
Periwinkle has been popular almost all year, and this soft shade of blue is expected to stick around through the fall. Experiment with wearing periwinkle in an eyeliner or as a soft wash of color across your lids. Try pairing it with a bold, glossy red lip.
Coral has also been popular on runways recently. Try a bold monochrome look by wearing coral eyeshadow with a coral multi-use stick on your lips and cheeks. Alternatively, sweep on a coral lipstick paired with graphic black eyeliner.
Stila Stay All Day Dual-Ended Liquid Eye Liner in Periwinkle/Midnight
Get two trendy, satin-finish colors in one with this cult-favorite eyeliner pen. The user-friendly, marker-like tip makes it easy to draw on bold eyeliner designs or perfect cat-eye flicks. The formula is waterproof, transfer-proof and long-wearing. Sold by Ulta Beauty
NYX Professional Makeup Shout Loud Satin Lipstick in Day Club
The shade ‘Day Club’ is a vibrant, sunny coral that lets you experiment with bold lip color at a wallet-friendly price. It’s formulated with mango and shea butters for hydrating color that applies smoothly and lasts for hours. Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Ilia Color Haze Multi-Use Pigment in Temptation
This two-in-one product delivers dewy color to cheeks and transforms into a soft matte finish on lips. It’s formulated with jojoba, linseed and coconut oils to soften and nourish skin and lips. The shade “Temptation” is a soft pinkish coral that eases into the fall coral trend. Sold by Sephora
Soft, smudged metallic eyeshadow
The Y2K vibes continue to trend in makeup looks, and metallic, foiled eyeshadow is making a return this fall. This shimmery style looks particularly good with still-trending dewy skin. Create an intensely shiny foiled eyeshadow look by spritzing your brush with a setting spray, then applying a metallic eyeshadow in a tapping motion.
Pat McGrath Labs Mothership X Eyeshadow Palette
The latest in the cult-favorite eyeshadow line, this palette includes trendy coral and periwinkle shades, as well as shimmery neutrals and a bold duochrome that shifts blue-plum. The shades are beautifully pigmented and apply smoothly. Sold by Sephora
Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Dream Much
Soft, sparkly, and budget-friendly, this single eyeshadow in the shade “Dream Much” features a creamy periwinkle base with pink and silver shimmer. The cream-to-powder formula applies easily and is buildable for bold or sheer, natural looks. Sold by Ulta Beauty
Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
This weightless spray locks in makeup for up to 16 hours, but it can also be used to create a foiled effect with eyeshadow. It comes in two sizes and is waterproof and smudge-proof. Sold by Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Graphic liner with colorful accents
One of the most popular runway trends has been bold, graphic eyeliner accented with a pop of bright color. While the classic cat-eye is always in style, bold eyeliner tracing the brow bone or lining the inner corner is also expected to be a popular look this fall. Create your look using a brightly-colored eyeliner pen or stick with black or brown and add visual interest with a pop of bright yellow or blue in the inner corner.
Eyeko Black Magic Vegan Liquid Eyeliner
For effortless application, try this liquid eyeliner, which delivers rich black pigment smoothly thanks to its calligraphy-inspired brush tip. It even includes tripeptides to help promote long, healthy eyelashes. Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Kulfi Underlined Kajal Clean Waterproof Long-Wear Eyeliner
Try one of these creamy, richly pigmented eye pencils to create bold lines and abstract designs. The formula includes aloe vera, vitamin E and safflower seed oil to condition eyelids and make application smooth and skip-proof. The eye pencil is retractable and comes in five matte and shimmer shades. Sold by Sephora
Smudged eyeliner
No need to worry if you struggle with applying precise eyeliner: Smudgy, messy eyeliner is in this season, too. Achieve a relaxed, slept-in look with a pencil or gel eyeliner that’s been lightly blended out using a smudge brush. Wear eyeliner alone or as part of a vampy eye look.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
Available in more than 30 matte, shimmer and glitter shades, this pencil can be used to create a smokey eye in any color story you can think of. The waterproof pencil is also handy for filling in your waterline. Sold by Sephora, Amazon and Ulta Beauty
NYX Slide On Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner
This smudge-proof, waterproof eye pencil comes in 16 vivid matte and metallic shades that can create a smoky eye or add a pop of color to your eye look. The formula is long-lasting and easy to apply. Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
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Conference Call to be Held on August 11, 2022
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: THMO), a market leader in automated cell processing tools and services in the cell and gene therapy field, today announced that the Company will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provide a corporate strategic update on Thursday, August 11, 2022. A conference call and webcast will follow at 12:00 p.m. PT/ 3:00 p.m. ET.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-844-889-4331 (domestic), 1-412-380-7406 (international) or 1-866-605-3852 (Canada). To access a live webcast of the call, please visit: https://thermogenesis.com/investors/news-and-events/events-webcasts/.
A webcast replay will be available on ThermoGenesis' website for three months by visiting the Investor page of the Company's website at www.thermogenesis.com.
About ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc.
ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. develops, commercializes, and markets a range of automated technologies for CAR-T and other cell-based therapies. The Company currently markets a full suite of solutions for automated clinical biobanking, point-of-care applications, and automation for immuno-oncology, including its semi-automated, functionally-closed CAR-TXpress™ platform, which streamlines the manufacturing process for the emerging CAR-T immunotherapy market. For more information about ThermoGenesis, please visit: www.thermogenesis.com.
Company Contact:
Wendy Samford
916-858-5191
ir@ThermoGenesis.com
Investor Contact:
Paula Schwartz, Rx Communications
917-322-2216
pschwartz@rxir.com
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ALBANY -- Ross Harrison, senior vice president and chief credit officer at Flint Community Bank, was recognized by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia for more than 39 years of dedicated service to the community banking industry at a retirement celebration held in his honor at Flint Community Bank’s office.
"Georgia is fortunate to have community bankers who have reached these significant milestones in their careers," John McNair, president and CEO of CBA, said. "It’s our pleasure to honor the men and women who have served the banking needs of their communities and lent their expertise to a new generation of community bankers throughout their careers.
"We congratulate Ross and appreciate his dedicated service to Georgia’s community banking industry and wish him all the best in his retirement.”
Most of Harrison's professional career was spent in Missouri, working as a loan officer and a leader in credit departments. When he and his wife, Shirley, moved to Albany, he joined Flint Community Bank as chief credit officer and senior vice president.
“Ross is a gentleman in the truest sense of the word,” Flint Community Bank President Frank Griffin said. “Ross is kind and respectful to those around him and is always ready with a kind word and a listening ear. He has a wealth of banking knowledge that has served our organization brilliantly over the years. He leads our credit team with humility and common sense.
"Ross is always quick to support those around him and teach them lessons that he's learned in his career and lifetime, lessons that may help a colleague make a more informed decision at work or 'life lessons' that may simply help his coworkers live better lives.”
Harrison served his country for 28 years. He spent six years in active-duty service with the Army, beginning in 1974. After his active-duty service, he returned to Missouri and entered the banking industry. He stayed active in the Army Reserve for 22 years and earned a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College before retiring in 2003.
In addition to his service, Harrison has been involved in numerous nonprofit organizations over the years. He is an avid outdoorsman with a degree in Wildlife Biology from Washington State University. He has a passion for fishing, kayaking, quail and pheasant hunting, and training Brittany pups. Some of his most recent work has been serving in leadership roles with the Flint Riverkeeper and the southwest Georgia Chapter of Quail Forever.
CBA honors bankers who have reached milestones of 30, 40 or 50-plus years of banking experience and a proven record in excellent community involvement with the Lifetime Service Award. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/ross-harrison-receives-lifetime-service-award-at-flint-community-bank/article_1170905c-f9f9-11ec-ae42-77b1a4de3ede.html | 2022-07-02T12:26:00Z |
California and 15 states that want the U.S. Postal Service to electrify its mail delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernizes its delivery fleet.
Three separate lawsuits, filed by the states and environmental groups Thursday in New York and California, ask judges to order a more thorough environmental review before the Postal Service moves forward with the next-generation delivery vehicle program.
Plaintiffs contend that purchases of fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come.
“Louis DeJoy’s gas-guzzling fleet guarantees decades of pollution with every postcard and package,” said Scott Hochberg, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, referring to the postmaster general.
Attorneys general from 16 states — 14 of which have Democratic governors — sued in San Francisco. A separate lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, CleanAirNow KC and Sierra Club was filed in the same venue. Another was filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council and United Auto Workers in New York.
All of three of them target the environmental review underpinning the Postal Service’s planned purchase of up to 165,000 next-generation delivery vehicles over the next decade.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said it’s key to stop the process before it’s too late.
“Once this purchase goes through, we’ll be stuck with more than 100,000 new gas-guzzling vehicles on neighborhood streets, serving homes across our state and across the country, for the next 30 years. There won’t be a reset button,” he said.
The Postal Service defended the process it followed under DeJoy, a wealthy former logistics executive and Republican donor who was appointed by a board of governors controlled by then-President Donald Trump.
“The Postal Service conducted a robust and thorough review and fully complied with all of our obligations under (the National Environmental Policy Act),” spokesperson Kim Frum said Thursday in an email.
The Postal Service contract calls for 10% of the new vehicles to be electric but the Postal Service contends more electric vehicles can be purchased based on financial outlook and strategic considerations.
The percentage of battery-electric vehicles was doubled — to 20% — in the initial $2.98 billion order for 50,000 vehicles.
Environmental advocates contend the Postal Service’s environmental review was inadequate and flawed, and that the contract represented a missed opportunity to electrify the fleet and reduce emissions.
The review process “was so rickety and riddled with error that it failed to meet the basic standards of the National Environmental Policy Act,” said Adrian Martinez, senior attorney on Earthjustice’s Right to Zero campaign.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the Postal Service used “fatally flawed decision-making” that led to an outcome that was “fiscally and environmentally irresponsible.” New York is among the plaintiffs.
The lawsuits could further delay the Postal Service’s efforts to replace the ubiquitous delivery trucks that went into service between 1987 and 1994.
If the parties can’t agree on a settlement, the lawsuit could drag on for months, possibly into next year, if there are appeals, said University of Richmond School of Law professor Carl Tobias.
The new gasoline-powered vehicles would get 14.7 miles per gallon (23.7 kilometers per gallon) without air conditioning, compared to 8.4 mpg (13.5 kpg) for the older vehicles, the Postal Service said.
All told, the Postal Service’s fleet includes 190,000 local delivery vehicles. More than 141,000 of those are the old models that lack safety features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and backup cameras.
The new vehicles are taller to make it easier for postal carriers to grab packages and parcels that make up a greater share of volume. They also have improved ergonomics and climate control.
The states that sued are California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District in California, District of Columbia and city of New York joined that lawsuit, as well. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_eff9d7de-c731-11ec-9225-ff0582eea1c5.html | 2022-04-29T06:30:52Z |
Firm founders earn honors for third consecutive year
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six lawyers with Houston-based law firm Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne have been named to the list of Best Lawyers in America for 2023, recognition that places them among the top practicing attorneys in the country.
This is the third consecutive year firm partners Kevin Jordan, Walter Lynch, and Michael Cancienne have been recognized. Mr. Jordan and Mr. Cancienne have been honored for their outstanding work in Commercial Litigation, and Mr. Lynch has received recognition as a leading personal injury defense lawyer.
Three Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne attorneys have also been named to the list of Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch," which recognizes professional excellence in lawyers earlier in their careers. Attorneys Caroline Carter, Jeb Golinkin, and Callan B. Edquist have been honored for their work in Commercial Litigation.
"Everything we do in our work and for our clients is based on our core values: building relationships, working collaboratively and going above and beyond," said Mr. Jordan. "This recognition is a testament to those values, and we couldn't be happier knowing our peers see and acknowledge our hard work and commitment to our clients."
One of the most respected peer-review attorney guides in the country, Best Lawyers in America is based on confidential client and peer evaluations, as well as extensive editorial research. To read more about Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne's Best Lawyers, visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/jordan-lynch-cancienne-pllc/82206/US
Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne PLLC is a Houston-based civil trial law firm whose lawyers have a proven courtroom track record in high-stakes litigation nationwide. They represent clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes, construction matters, products liability, toxic torts, trade secret, and catastrophic personal injury claims. Flexibility in fee structuring is a hallmark of the way the firm does business. To learn more, visit the website at https://www.jlcfirm.com/.
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BANGKOK, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Living with the COVID-19 pandemic, people start to recognize the equal importance of modern medicine and preventive practices in maintaining their good health and wellbeing. With a strong healthcare and wellness infrastructure and reputation for highly-skilled professionals, Thailand is more than ever ready to realize its goal to become "The Worlds's Medical and Wellness Hub". The country has pushed towards providing a comprehensive and holistic healthcare services to serve the rising consumer demand for the overall treatment of body and mind.
In 2021, Thailand has been ranked 5th place in the world, and 1st place in Asia, in the Global Health Security Index by John Hopkins University for its pandemic response capacity. The Health Care Index 2021 by CEO World magazine has ranked Thailand in the 13th place based on overall health factors.
Affordable costs, high quality medical professionals, world-class healthcare facilities and superb wellness services have propelled demand for Thailand's medical and wellness services from abroad. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the value of medical tourism in Thailand amounted to around nine billion U.S. dollars in 2019, and was forecast to reach approximately 24.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2027, according to Statista. Among the most sought-after medical services are general medical care and surgeries, sophisticated orthopedics, in vitro fertilization, dental care and physical check-up.
"The growing in strength of healthcare sector in Thailand has been supported by highly qualified and attentive medical personnels and world-class standard facilities. Of more than 370 hospitals and medical facilities, 60 of them are accredited by the US-based Joint Commission International (JCI) as of December 2021, making the country top-five in the world in terms of the number of JCI-accredited healthcare facilities," said Joel A Roos, Vice President of International Accreditation, Quality Improvement and Safety in an interview with the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal.
Building on a strong foundation, the country aims to promote ten areas of the medical and wellness services including regenerative and anti-aging sciences, alternative medicine, cardio science, musculoskeletal, dental clinic, In Vitro fertilization, cancer treatment, surgeries, ophthalmology (cataract) and precision medicine.
The traditional therapeutic treatment such as Thai massage and herbal medicine has increasingly gained worldwide recognition. Many hospitals in Thailand have bridged the gap between medical treatment and preventive care, making healthcare more effective and comprehensive. The country has also earned itself a reputation "The Spa Capital of Asia" for its top-rated wellness experience that blends a variety of traditional healing practices with state-of-the-art health and wellness technologies.
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- Bill Conner to take strategic role as Executive Chairman
- CRO Bob VanKirk promoted as new President and CEO to help drive organic, inorganic growth
- Next phase focused on MSP/MSSP enablement, leaning into enterprise and accelerating cloud transformation
MILPITAS, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWall today announced a change in its executive leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Conner takes on the role of Executive Chairman of the SonicWall Board. Former Chief Revenue Officer Bob VanKirk has been promoted to President and CEO to lead next growth phase.
"Since divesting from Dell in 2016, we relaunched the SonicWall brand, rebuilt the partner ecosystem, added key virtual and cloud capabilities, released our market-leading RTDMI technology, and successfully delivered our full suite of Gen 7 product and management solutions," said Conner. "These efforts have paid off, with SonicWall experiencing unprecedented sales growth and profitability, including more than eight consecutive quarters of double-digit top-line and bottom-line growth. I couldn't be more proud of Bob for being ready for this new role and for the entire team for what we have all accomplished."
Brian Decker, Deal Partner with SonicWall private equity owner Francisco Partners, noted, "SonicWall has been extremely fortunate to have Bill's leadership for nearly six years as we navigated the challenges and opportunities of our divestiture from Dell and Quest, and the reestablishment of SonicWall's brand and business. Bill's passion for delivering high-quality and world-class cybersecurity solutions that are accessible to organizations of all sizes has helped lead SonicWall to incredible levels of growth and has ensured that we are positioned to move our business to the next level."
"Bill has built a strong team that will help us continue the momentum he created during his time as CEO," said Evan Daar, Deal Partner with Francisco Partners. "We feel confident that Bob will effectively lead SonicWall in the next chapter of its growth, extending its momentum as it builds on the successes that SonicWall has achieved to further accelerate its business. Bob will also benefit from Bill's continued guidance as he assumes the role of Executive Chair."
The SonicWall sales team, aligned with SonicWall's global channel partners, delivered a record fiscal year in 2021 while also delivering a strong start to the current fiscal year.
"Thanks to our strong base of trusted partners, our loyal customers, Bill and the extended SonicWall team, we are in an ideal position to continue our momentum. I believe the strong growth we have experienced will only accelerate as we focus on maintaining our SMB leadership, continue our enterprise expansion and deliver key cloud growth by providing value-added services like MDR, XDR, SD-WAN and SASE to SonicWall's MSP and MSSP partners," said VanKirk.
About SonicWall
SonicWall delivers Boundless Cybersecurity for the hyper-distributed era in a work reality where everyone is remote, mobile and unsecure. SonicWall safeguards organizations mobilizing for their new business normal with seamless protection that stops the most evasive cyberattacks across boundless exposure points and increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled workforces. By knowing the unknown, providing real-time visibility and enabling breakthrough economics, SonicWall closes the cybersecurity business gap for enterprises, governments and SMBs worldwide. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CycurID Technologies Ltd., ("CycurID" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the introduction of its all-in-one KYC Passport solution.
CycurID has developed a proprietary Digital Identity Management System that enables one solution to be applied to a wide array of reporting and compliance issues that all businesses need to address.
The fundamental problem with how people transact online is with authentication of users. Up until now, users have had to share their personal data, putting individuals and businesses at risk. With over 15.8 billion records breached since May 2020, current security and privacy protocols are not doing an adequate job of protecting personal information that is stored by these businesses. CycurID simplifies the authentication process so that individuals can reduce the amount of personal information they share.
CycurID Co-founder and COO Gord Jessop, provided insight: "The reality is that most identity solutions currently available are an agglomeration of third-party technologies that do not solve underlying issues plaguing the online world—most notably the increasing amount of stolen or compromised personal records. We have developed a closed-loop, fully-encrypted identity privacy and management solution to address those issues. What we have developed is truly a 'one and you're done' solution."
CycurID's identity management solution rethinks how identity can be used in people's online lives and resolves many of the foundational issues prevalent in the identity sector and online marketplaces. CycurID combines security with convenience without compromising consumer privacy, all in a frictionless authentication and verification solution that easily scales.
Jessop said, "Just because something is 'convention', it doesn't mean it can't be improved upon. It's no secret that Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer onboarding/checkout is a pain for consumers and businesses. We believe there is a better way to do things. The solution is immeTM (pronounced "I'm me"), the first all-in-one KYC passport."
With the launch of imme, our fully integrated KYC passport, consumers are verified and scrubbed against government authorized databases, sanction lists, and international databases (such as Most Wanted)—all in real time. This process, "continuous KYC" occurs every time users access the app. With continuous KYC, merchants trust that their customers are indeed who they say they are, and users trust that their identity has not been compromised.
"At CycurID we believe every person has the right to privacy and digital security," Jessop said. "Your identity belongs to you and no one else. Third parties should not be able to exploit your identity for their sole benefit. We know some companies use so-called 'identity experts' to verify users, but we believe that every time you add someone to your trust network, you create an opportunity for information to be leaked and/or for personal data to be stolen. We designed our solutions ethically and conscientiously to prevent this loss, always with consumer protections at the forefront."
For more information about CycurID's complete suite of identity solutions, visit our corporate website https://cycurid.com or contact us through our contact page here.
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CycurID Technologies Ltd is a privately held personal identity management and security software developer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. CycurIDTM (pronounced "Secure ID") has developed proprietary patent pending identity management and privacy software which is available via its consumer app immeTM (pronounced I'm me). CycurIDTM is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, WorkSafe BC and with FINTRAC as Money Service Business (MSB). CycurIDTM and immeTM are Registered Trademarks of CycurID Technologies Ltd.
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CAMARILLO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VGrid Energy Systems, Inc. announced today that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label. The product, Persist™ Biochar, is now able to display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased content.
Third-party verification for a product's biobased content is administered through the USDA BioPreferred Program, an initiative created by the 2002 Farm Bill (and recently reauthorized by the 2018 Farm Bill). One of the goals of the BioPreferred Program is to increase the development, purchase and use of biobased products.
The USDA Certified Biobased Product label displays a product's biobased content, which is the portion of a product that comes from a renewable source, such as plant, animal, marine, or forestry feedstocks. Utilizing renewable, biobased materials displaces the need for non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals. Biobased products, through petroleum displacement, have played an increasingly important role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that exacerbate global climate change.
"With the USDA BioPreferred Program product label, VGrid can further demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of our Persist™ premium biochar," said Greg Campbell, CEO at VGrid Energy Systems. "Created from pistachio shells, a biowaste that would otherwise end up in the landfill, our premium biochar is helping homeowners, golf course superintendents, vineyard managers and many others use less water, generate long-term soil health and, ultimately, reverse climate change."
Biobased products are cost-comparative, readily available, and perform as well as or better than their conventional counterparts.
"We applaud VGrid Energy Systems for earning the USDA Certified Biobased Product label," said Vernell Thompson, USDA BioPreferred Program. "Products from VGrid Energy Systems are contributing to an ever-expanding marketplace that adds value to renewable agriculture commodities, creates jobs in rural communities, and decreases our reliance on petroleum."
According to a report that USDA released in July 2019, biobased products contributed $459 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016 (a 17% increase from 2014) and support, directly and indirectly, 4.6 million jobs. The report's research team estimates the reduction of fossil fuels and associated GHG emissions from biobased products equivalent to approximately 12 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) prevented as of 2016.
The increased production of renewable chemicals and biobased products contributes to the development and expansion of the U.S. bioeconomy – where society looks to agriculture for sustainable sources of fuel, energy, chemicals, and products.
About VGrid Energy Systems, Inc:
VGrid Energy Systems, Inc. focuses on innovative solution in renewable energy, carbon negativity and organic plant growth. The company started by delivering breakthrough technology to farmers and homeowners in its home state of California and it continues to expand its efforts across the country through strategic partnerships. VGrid is engaged in the research, development and prototyping of complex electromechanical systems with ongoing testing and refinement. With its Persist products, biochar and Bioservers, VGrid continues to provide ways for homeowners, businesses and large corporations to strive towards reversing climate change and creating a healthier environment.
About the USDA BioPreferred Program and Certified Biobased Product label
The BioPreferred Program is a USDA-led initiative that assists the development and expansion of markets for biobased products. The BioPreferred Program is transforming the marketplace for biobased products through two initiatives: mandatory purchasing requirements for Federal Agencies and Federal contractors and voluntary product certification and labeling.
Biobased products span a diverse range of applications, such as lubricants, cleaning products, chemicals and bioplastics. The USDA Certified Biobased Product label communicates a product's biobased content. Expressed as a percentage, biobased content is the ratio of non-fossil organic carbon (new organic carbon) to total organic carbon in a product. New organic carbon is derived from recently created materials. The total organic carbon in a product consists of new organic carbon and old organic carbon that originates from fossil carbon materials, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas. More than 3,500 products have earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product label. To learn more about the USDA Certified Biobased Product label please visit www.biopreferred.gov, and follow on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BioPreferred.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The newly-opened Legends Bay Casino, Casino Fandango, and Quick Custom Intelligence ("QCI") jointly announced that the two casinos in Northern Nevada have deployed the QCI's Unified Gaming Platform – Nimble Edition. The Unified Gaming Platform aligns marketing, player development, and casino operations around one view of the casino's data.
"We are very impressed with the QCI product and their team. Being able to link player data with slots data in a meaningful way and knowing who is on the floor right now is invaluable. Having the QCI Marketing tool automate the loading of our marketing offers has alleviated a time-consuming process and eliminated the potential for data entry mistakes. This software elevates our analytics and decision making for both properties," said Traci Ferrante, Regional VP, Information Technology for Olympia Gaming.
Dr. Ralph Thomas, CEO of QCI, stated that "Legends Bay Casino and Casino Fandango's decision to select our Unified Gaming Platform shows the importance of continually developing products that truly fit our customers' needs. The Nimble Edition was developed specifically for casinos with under 1,000 slots, allowing their hosts, marketing executives and casino operations teams to function in a modern, data-enriched environment. With QCI now deployed in over 75 casino resorts in North America and over 4,000 sites worldwide, we are confident our proven product will meet the dynamic needs of Legends Bay Casino and Casino Fandango."
Casino Fandango has redefined gaming in Carson City, Nevada. Featuring over 700 slots, 10 table games, a sportsbook, award-winning restaurants including Duke's Steakhouse and Craft 55, a craft beer bar, 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a 10-screen, Galaxy theater multiplex, and a 100 room Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Casino Fandango's proximity to a wide variety of vacation destinations, strategic location along US Highway 395, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and player-oriented approach, has allowed it to enjoy popularity with locals and tourists alike.
The first new casino built in northern Nevada in more than 20 years, Legends Bay Casino features the latest slots and table games, northern Nevada's only Circa Sports | Sportsbook, and several original dining and bar concepts including Duke's Steakhouse, Food Truck Hall, and LB Grill as well as seamless access to the open-air shopping and dining at The Outlets at Legends and the adjacent Sparks Marina. For more information, visit www.legendsbaycasino.com
The QCI Platform aligns player development, marketing and gaming with powerful real-time operational tools developed for the gaming and hospitality industries. QCI has installed their ground-breaking, highly configured software in over 75 casino resorts in North America and over 4,000 sites worldwide. QCI products provide tooling for gaming operators managing over $20 billion in annual gross gaming revenue, these products are built on the QCI Platform, a best-in-class on-premises, hybrid or cloud-based technology that enables fully coordinated activities across gaming or hospitality operations. This data-driven software allows for quick, informed decisions in the ever-changing world of the casino industry and assists casinos in their efforts to optimize resources and profits, manage marketing campaigns and increase customer loyalty. QCI was founded by Dr. Ralph Thomas and Mr. Andrew Cardno. Based in San Diego, QCI also has offices in Las Vegas, St. Louis, Dallas & Phoenix.
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Mother accused of burning child’s feet as punishment for misbehaving
BOONEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT/Gray News) - A Kentucky mother is accused of punishing her child by burning her child’s feet.
WYMT reports Owsley County deputies responded to the home of 28-year-old Alexis Powell in April to investigate the possible abuse of a 4-year-old child.
Investigators determined the child suffered second- and third-degree burns to both feet as a part of the punishment.
The child was taken to a burn center in Ohio for treatment.
Authorities arrested Powell on Monday and charged her with assault, criminal abuse, endangering the welfare of a minor and wanton endangerment.
Powell was taken to the Three Forks Regional Jail, where she remains in custody, according to jail records.
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Nuclear treaty conference near end with Ukraine in spotlight
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As 191 countries approach Friday’s end to a four-week conference to review the landmark U.N. treaty aimed at curbing the spread of nuclear weapons, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and takeover of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and rivalries between the West and China were posing key obstacles to agreement on a final document.
Argentine Ambassador Gustavo Zlauvinen, president of the conference reviewing the 50-year-old Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which is considered the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament, circulated a 35-page draft final document on Thursday. After listening to objections from countries at a closed-door session, diplomats said he was planning to revise the document for a final closed-door discussion Friday morning, ahead of an open meeting in the afternoon to end the conference.
Any document must be approved by all parties to the treaty and it’s uncertain whether an agreement will be reached before the conference ends. There is a possibility that only a brief statement reaffirming support for the NPT might get unanimous support.
The NPT review conference is supposed to be held every five years but was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last one in 2015 ended without an agreement because of serious differences over establishing a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction.
Those differences haven’t gone away but are being discussed, and the draft final document obtained by The Associated Press would reaffirm the importance of establishing a nuclear-free Mideast zone. So this is not viewed as a major stumbling block this year.
The issue that has changed the dynamics of the conference is Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning that Russia is a “potent” nuclear power and any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen,” and his decision soon after to put Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert.
Putin has since rolled back, saying that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought,” a message reiterated by a senior Russian official on the opening day of the NPT conference on Aug. 2. In addition, Russia’s occupation of Europe’s biggest nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, where Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of shelling, has raised fears of a nuclear disaster.
Earlier this week, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the Security Council that the Biden administration is seeking a consensus final document that strengthens the treaty and acknowledges “the manner in which Russia’s war and irresponsible actions in Ukraine seriously undermine the NPT’s main purpose.”
Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the United States and its allies at that council meeting of “politicizing the work on the final document, putting their geopolitical interests in punishing Russia above their collective needs in strengthening global security.”
“Against the backdrop of the actual sabotage by the collective West of the global security architecture, Russia continues to do everything possible to keep at least its key, vital elements afloat,” Nebenzia said.
The 35-page draft document has at least three specific references to the Zaporizhzhia plant, including expressing “grave concern” over its security, the military activities conducted at or near it, and the loss of control over the facility by Ukrainian authorities. The draft expresses support for efforts by the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, to visit the plant and ensure the non-diversion of nuclear material.
Under the NPT’s provisions, the five original nuclear powers — the United States, China, Russia (then the Soviet Union), Britain and France — agreed to negotiate toward eliminating their arsenals someday and nations without nuclear weapons promised not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for a guarantee to be able to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
India and Pakistan, which didn’t join the NPT, went on to get the bomb. So did North Korea, which ratified the pact but later announced it was withdrawing. Non-signatory Israel, which is believed to have a nuclear arsenal but neither confirms nor denies it, has been an obstacle in discussions of a Mideast zone free of weapons of mass destruction.
Nonetheless, the treaty has been credited with limiting the number of nuclear newcomers (U.S. President John F. Kennedy once foresaw as many as 20 nuclear-armed nations) as a framework for international cooperation on disarmament.
The draft final document would express deep concern “that the threat of nuclear weapons use today is higher than at any time since the heights of the Cold War and at the deteriorated international security environment.”
Diplomats and nuclear experts monitoring the closed-door negotiations have cited other differences that could block agreement on a final document.
These include China’s demands that it mention the U.S.-UK-Australia deal to provide Australia with a nuclear-powered submarine and nuclear-sharing in Europe, and demands by some countries strongly opposed to nuclear weapons for immediate nuclear disarmament to be included, which some Western countries call unrealistic.
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A$AP Rocky detained by police over 2021 shooting incident
By Stella Chan, CNN
A$AP Rocky was detained by police at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday in connection to a November 2021 shooting, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
On the night of Nov. 6, two acquaintances were arguing, according to the LAPD. “The argument escalated and resulted in the suspect firing a handgun at the victim. The victim sustained a minor injury from the incident and later sought his medical treatment. Following the shooting, the suspect and two additional males fled the area on foot,” police said. “The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Rakim Mayers, a Los Angeles resident, also known as music artist A$AP Rocky,” according to police.
According to multiple reports, the rapper, who is the boyfriend of singer Rihanna, was returning to California from Barbados, where he was on vacation.
CNN has requested comment from the A$AP Rocky’s representative.
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- Report highlights Dow's comprehensive advancements across, and within, important areas of environmental protection, social progress, and accountable governance
- Provides convenient access to data and disclosures aligned with key ESG reporting frameworks
- Received Limited Assurance for GRI and Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in accordance with GHG Protocol reporting
MIDLAND, Mich., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) today released its second annual comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, further demonstrating its commitment to transparency in data disclosure and how the Company is working to deliver solutions to global challenges that create lasting value for all its stakeholders.
Dow's "INtersections" report reflects the interdependency between the environment and society, innovation and science, collaboration and action, and builds on 18 consecutive years of voluntary sustainability reporting and three years of inclusion and diversity reporting.
"The challenges facing our local and global communities are increasingly complex and interconnected, and demand a collaborative and integrated approach," said Jim Fitterling, chairman and CEO of Dow. "They also require game-changing ideas fueled by science. As a science and technology company, we eagerly take on the responsibility for finding answers to the most pressing challenges of our time. This is central to our purpose as a company. It is central to our growth strategy. And it is central to driving best-in-class performance and accountability."
Key highlights from the report, which is based on full-year 2021 data, include:
Executing on a plan to decarbonize and grow.
- Announced plans to build the world's first net-zero carbon emissions, integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
- Outlined a detailed roadmap to reduce current CO2 emissions from operations in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, by more than 40% by 2030.
- Expanded access to renewable energy to more than 900 megawatts, maintaining Dow's position as one of the top 20 global corporations using renewable, clean energy.
Accelerating sustainability investments to enable design for recyclability and more circular plastics.
- Scaling supply partnerships with companies such as Mura Technology and Fuenix to produce circular feedstocks from advanced recycling processes.
- Announced commitment to delivering circular polymers from advanced recycling by the end of 2022.
- Investing in collaborative actions to minimize and manage plastic waste through partnerships such as the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.
Taking deliberate actions to drive inclusion, diversity and equity.
- Introduced new global paid-time off policies that provide employees with equal opportunity for parental leave, to take care of their families, and to volunteer and engage in Employee Resource Group (ERG) activities.
- Exceeded annual representation improvement goals for U.S. Ethnic minorities (26%), women globally (28.9%), and women in people leadership globally (35.3%).
- Linked inclusion and diversity metrics to the annual performance award program for all people leaders and senior directors, where legally permissible.
Mobilizing alliances of diverse stakeholders to create meaningful social change.
- Increased the Company's commitment to $13 million for Dow ACTs, a framework designed to address systemic racism and inequality.
- Joined OneTen, a coalition of businesses that have pledged to upskill, hire and advance 1 million Black individuals in the U.S. over the next decade.
- Invested $2 million in seed grants for projects in 12 countries, including infrastructure projects that help keep plastic waste out of the environment and back into the circular economy.
Improving governance, transparency and accountability.
- Raised the bar on ESG reporting and disclosures through improved carbon emissions reporting and improved climate risk disclosures and greenhouse gas intensity metrics.
- Continued diversifying the Dow board, electing three new members in 2021 and 2022.
- Working with the World Economic Forum's International Business Council to help develop consistent international frameworks for ESG reporting and accounting standards.
The 2021 "INtersections" ESG Report includes disclosures prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Comprehensive option and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. In addition to the GRI and GHG, the report reflects disclosures aligned with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and World Economic Forum (WEF) Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics. Dow engaged Deloitte & Touche, LLP to perform a review engagement on management's assertion related to disclosures prepared and presented in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Standards under its Comprehensive option as of, and for the year-ended December 31, 2021 and related to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions prepared and presented in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards under its Corporate Standards for the year-ended December 31, 2021.
To learn more about Dow's industry-leading contributions toward a better, more sustainable and equitable future, please read its comprehensive 2021 ESG Report here.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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- Coleman had served as acting sector president since the start of 2022
- Coleman was previously president of Peraton's former Defense & Homeland Security sector
HERNDON, Va., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peraton has appointed John Coleman president of the company's Citizen Security & Public Services (CS&PS) sector.
As sector president, Coleman has operational oversight for program performance, growth objectives, and for aligning Peraton's strategic technology investment portfolio with customers' future mission requirements.
Coleman, a respected industry leader and experienced Peraton executive, has served as acting president of the CS&PS sector for the past six months. Prior to Peraton's rapid expansion in 2021, Coleman served as the president of the company's former Defense & Homeland Security sector.
"I'm truly honored to lead the CS&PS sector," said Coleman. "This team consistently proves that it can deliver on our customers' missions of consequence, and I look forward to expanding our partnerships with both new and existing customers."
The CS&PS sector's 3,500-plus employees support customers across the nation and abroad, including key contracts with the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, U.S. Senate, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Department of Labor, and numerous state and local contracts, including the County of San Diego. With a multi-billion-dollar new business pipeline, the sector is positioned for significant expansion under Coleman's leadership.
Commenting on Coleman's appointment, Peraton's chairman, president, and CEO Stu Shea stated, "John has been a trusted member of my leadership team for over four years, and I am confident that his significant experience in program management, business management, and customer relations and thorough understanding of growth strategy and program execution will help to positively differentiate Peraton's support of our current and future customers."
Prior to first joining Peraton in 2018, Coleman served as president of OMNIPLEX World Services International Investigations unit, where he managed a team of more than 2,000 cleared personnel and was accountable for strong customer relationships and program performance.
Earlier, Coleman was vice president of the Information and Mission Solutions business area of PAE National Security Solutions, responsible for a portfolio primarily focused on Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice customers. He previously served in a progression of senior P&L, program, and business management roles, including vice president, Service Center Operations division at the former FCi Federal, Inc., and program director, USCIS Application Support Center Contract with Northrop Grumman's former Technical Services sector.
Coleman earned his Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degrees in management from Clemson University. He is recognized as an industry leader for his proven expertise in program initiation, execution, transition, and management.
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, citizen security, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit Peraton.com/News and follow Peraton on LinkedIn for news and updates.
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What is a hedge trimmer?
Hedge trimmers are powered yard machines with one or two rows of cutting teeth that slice through small-diameter foliage. People use hedge trimmers to cut back growth, level the tops and sides of hedges and even sculpt shrubs into geometric and fanciful shapes.
How does a hedge trimmer work?
Most hedge trimmers cut the same way as a big pair of scissors, with two cutting blades moving in opposite directions. Budget hedge trimmers have one moving blade and one fixed blade, half as efficient and not as well-balanced.
How to choose the best hedge trimmers
There are three important measurements to keep in mind when choosing a hedge trimmer.
- Cutting width: The length of the blades on the cutting bar determine how wide a swath you can trim with one path.
- Cutting diameter: The spaces between the teeth are what limit the thickness of branches you can cut. Residential hedge trimmers typically have short gaps between their teeth while commercial trimmers are capable of cutting thicker branches.
- Weight: People use hedge trimmers with their arms extended or overhead, positions that can quickly tire you out.
Gas-powered
When assessing gas hedge trimmers, look at the engine displacement, usually shown in cubic centimeters, where larger numbers mean bigger engines and more power.
Best gas-powered hedge trimmers
Echo 24-Inch 2-Stroke Gas Hedge Trimmer
The 24-inch RazorEdge blade is reciprocating and double-sided. The 21.2 cubic centimeter engine uses a 50:1 ratio of 89 or higher octane fuel to motor oil and has a highly efficient air filter for longer engine life.
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DeWalt 22-Inch 27 cc 2-Stroke Gas Articulating Hedge Trimmer
The articulating head has a 135-degree range of motion and is usable with DeWalt string trimmers and other attachments. The ergonomic handles make it easy to guide and control this 17-pound machine.
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Troy-Bilt 22-Inch 2-Stroke Gas Articulating Hedge Trimmer
This 25 cc machine starts easily with its prime, flip and go system and fits all Troy-Bilt attachment accessories. It weighs 11 pounds and has a head that rotates a full 135 degrees for getting in tight spots.
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Battery-powered
Check the numbers for volts and amperes. The larger the numbers, the greater the power and the longer the battery will last on a single charge.
Best battery-powered hedge trimmers
Ryobi 24-inch 40 Volt Cordless Battery Hedge Trimmer
The dual-action steel blades reduce vibration, the rotating gear handle is made for trimming at all angles and the debris remover clears clippings while you trim so you don’t have to. This 8-pound trimmer has the power to cut through 1-inch limbs.
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Black and Decker 20-Volt Max Cordless Battery Powered Hedge Trimmer
This 5.4-pound trimmer is easy to handle and control with its built-in T handle and full-length trigger. The 18-inch dual action blade is made of hardened steel for reduced vibration.
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DeWalt 22-inch 20-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Cordless Hedge Trimmer
The 22-inch blade on this 6.4-pound trimmer has laser-cut hooked teeth for clean, quick cuts up to three-quarters of an inch thick. The battery has a built-in power indicator and a no-load run time of up to 75 minutes per charge.
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Corded
All corded electric hedge trimmers operate on standard 120-volt household current.
Best corded hedge trimmers
Sun Joe 4 Amp 120-Volt Corded Pole Electric Hedge Trimmer
This trimmer has 21-inch hardened steel blades, an adjustable pivoting head and a 95-inch shaft that gives you an effective reach of 13 feet for safe trimming without climbing a ladder. It has a 50-foot cord, weighs 8.8 pounds and can handle branches up to seven-tenths of an inch thick.
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Makita 25-inch 4.8 Amp 120-Volt Corded Electric Trimmer
The two-hand operating design means the motor runs only when the grips are held with both hands. The built-in clutch protects the gears by automatically disengaging when the blade binds and the transparent hand guard gives you a clear view of the work area.
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Earthwise 18-inch 4.5 Amp Pole/Hedge Trimmer Multi-Tool
You get a hedge trimmer and a pole saw with a 16-foot cord and an 8-foot reach in a single tool that weighs less than 10 pounds with the shoulder support strap attached. The trimming head angle adjusts from 60 to -20 degrees to fit in tight places.
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Old school
If you are really interested in sculpting bushes and hedges, use a hand-powered hedge trimmer to get the level of detail you won’t get with a powered hedge trimmer.
Best old-school hedge trimmer
Fiskars 9-inch Power-Lever Steel Telescoping Handle Hedge Shears
You get twice the cutting power with the power-lever technology that extends the handle from 24 to 32 inches and locks at any length in between. The serrated blades are self-sharpening and grip the twigs and branches for clean, sure cuts.
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Hiker comes face to face with cougar
MILL CREEK, UTAH (KUTV) - A Utah man had a terrifying confrontation with a cougar Monday while hiking a trail, and he captured it all on camera.
“I saw it off about 10 feet in the bushes,” hiker Garrett Foster said. “It just jumped out at me.”
Foster said the cougar was about two feet from him.
“She jumped. Not jumped towards me, but like hurled herself towards me and was like ‘roar!’’” he said.
Foster said it was “surreal.”
“You’re by yourself in a canyon with a mountain lion. They can run up to like 50 miles an hour,” he said.
Just three days before this incident, Foster had spotted a cougar for the first time in his life. It did not come close, but it made him a little more prepared this time around.
“I picked up a rock, and I had a knife out just in case something happened. But I roared back twice, and it just took off, ran up the trail,” he said.
After two sightings in just three days, Foster said he might avoid Mill Creek Canyon for a bit, but he will be back. For now, he has some advice for anyone going out for a hike.
“Just being alert, knowing that you’re out there with some kind of wildlife at any given time even if you don’t see it, so yeah. Just be alert,” he said.
The Utah Division of Wildlife has some more advice.
If you encounter a cougar, do not run from it because it could trigger their instincts to chase. Instead, try and make yourself bigger by raising your arms and talking firmly in a loud voice while backing away slowly.
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Which water-based moisturizers are best?
As the colder months approach, it is important to make sure that your skin stays moisturized. Adding necessary hydration into the skin can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and revive dull, stressed skin. Those who struggle with clogged pores and skin irritation tend to benefit from water-based moisturizers. The formula for a water-based moisturizer is typically lightweight and does not leave any access oil on the skin. In search of the best water-based moisturizer, consider your skin type and the ingredients.
What to know before you buy a water-based moisturizer
Skin type
A good water-based moisturizer will provide maximum benefits for all skin types, but sometimes this is not the case. If a product works only for a specific skin type it will be noted in the description. Those with oily skin should look for products that provide lightweight moisturization that reduces oil and cleans the dirt out of your pores. People with combination skin will want to follow similar rules. Products that work best for combination skin will have a gel consistency.
Those with dry and sensitive skin will want to look for thick, creamy moisturizers that work to soothe the skin. The best idea for those with dry and sensitive skin is to avoid products that contain drying agents and fragrances of any kind. No matter your skin type, it is important to find a water-based skin moisturizer that works best for you and provides the best results. What works for others may not work for you. After identifying your skin type, consider trying out multiple products before adding a moisturizer to your skincare routine.
Ingredients
Now that you have analyzed your skin type and are certain of what type of product will deliver the best results for your skin, you can target specific ingredients. As a general rule of thumb, if you have sensitive skin, check the ingredients listed online for fragrances or drying agents that may irritate the skin. Any essential oils and alcohols may work to adversely impact the skin. If you are looking to hydrate your skin with the best water-based moisturizer, make sure it contains hyaluronic acid, glycerin and either vitamin C or vitamin E. These ingredients alone will draw water to the skin and allow it to be greatly absorbed. Some products will go above and beyond and break up the ingredients one by one in the product description so you know exactly what you are putting on your skin. If a product does not add these details to the description, be sure to research an ingredient that you are unsure of before purchasing the product.
Fragrance
Most essential oils are all-natural and can benefit the skin in many ways. Those with sensitive skin should actively avoid products that contain these oils as they can easily irritate and dry out the skin. If you know that your skin is sensitive to chemical or natural fragrances, opt for a hypoallergenic product that is unscented. This will ensure that your skin is not irritated. When purchasing a product online you can find out if a product is unscented and hypoallergenic in the description. You can also check the list of ingredients to make sure it does not list any fragrance.
How much you can expect to spend on a water-based moisturizer
Water-based moisturizers will cost anywhere from $20-$75 depending on the size of the bottle, the ingredients and the brand. However, since you will likely use a moisturizer every day, search for items that are on sale when bought in multiples.
Tips for using a water-based moisturizer
To get the most out of your water-based moisturizer, squeeze a dime-sized amount into the palm of your hands. Apply the product to your cheeks first in circular motions. Work your way up the forehead continuing in circle motions and then apply to the rest of the face. The key is to use light strokes upward across the face and neck to increase circulation and sculpt while hydrating the skin. Applying this product in an upward motion across the face will make the skin firmer.
Water-based moisturizer FAQ
What ingredients hydrate my skin the most?
When searching for a moisturizer that will hydrate the skin, check the ingredient list. If a product is hydrating it will contain ingredients that draw water into the skin such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid and lactic acid. These substances work to allow for maximum absorption, leaving the face hydrated for a longer period of time.
How many times a day do I need to moisturize?
Dermatologists recommend that moisturizers be used in conjunction with serums at least twice a day. Users should apply their water-based moisturizer once in the morning and once at before going to bed to ensure that the skin stays moisturized all day.
Best water-based moisturizers under $50
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
This lightweight gel moisturizer will help make sure that even the oiliest skin is hydrated without clogging pores. The highly praised gel texture softens and smooths your skin without making you feel like you have heavy cream on your face. Using this moisturizer helps you even more in the long run by building up your skin’s moisture barrier over time.
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Advance moisture-release cream delivers firmer, smoother, more supple-feeling skin
This advanced mouser cream makes the skin firmer and smoother and rescues the appearance of fine lines. It gives the skin a dewy glow and is made without parabens, silicon, fragrances, dyes or animal testing. It is hypoallergenic and was tested by dermatologists.
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Tula 24/7 Moisturizer Hydrating Day and Night Cream
This moisturizer combines powerful probiotics and superfoods to make the skin appear healthy, growing and balanced. It delivers deep hydration to revive tired and dull skin and is suitable for use on all skin types due to its water-based formula.
Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Best water-based moisturizers under $60
Drunk Elephant F- Balm Electrolyte Water Facial
This vegan and cruelty-free moisturizer is best used overnight to plump, hydrate and restore the skin. It serves to rehydrate hangover, overly dry skin to make it soft and supple. The key ingredient, vitamin F, allows the skin to absorb extra hydration.
Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
This water-based moisturizer contains adaptogenic herbs to calm the skin and prevent the effects of daily stressors such as UV rays and environmental pollutants. This product is good for use on all skin types, especially sensitive skin. It is supplied in recycled packaging and does not contain any added parabens, sulfates or mineral oil. This product was not tested on animals.
Sold by Amazon, Sephora and Youth to the People
Best water-based moisturizers under $80
Skinceuticals Daily Moisturizer
This moisturizer is lightweight and works to minimize pores. It is best used on normal and oily skin and hydrates with essential minerals, proteins and amino acids. It contains a high level of vitamin E to pulp the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Sold by Amazon
This oil-free, water cream releases skin-improving nutrients, powerful botanicals and optimal hydration for pure, smooth skin. It provides balanced hydration without leaving the skin sticky or greasy. It works to clarify the skin with Japanese botanicals such as wild rose and leopard lily. These ingredients help control access to oil.
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM).
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According to a filed complaint, International Business Machines Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Strategic Imperatives Revenue and growth, CAMSS and CAMSS Components' revenue and growth, and the Company's Segments' revenue and growth were artificially inflated as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives Revenue; (ii) the Company's present success and positive future growth prospects concerning its Strategic Imperative business strategy were being fueled by the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperative Revenue and, as a result (iii) the Company misled the market by portraying the Company's Strategic Imperative's financial performance and future prospects more favorable than they actually were as a result of the wrongful reclassification of revenues from non-strategic to strategic to make those revenues eligible for treatment as Strategic Imperatives.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The wreckage of Watergate and Jan. 6 are a half-century apart yet rooted in the same ancient thirst for power at any cost.
Two presidents, wily and profane, tried an end run around democracy.
Mysteries from both affairs endure as the House inquiry into the Jan. 6, 2021, uprising at the Capitol intersects with this week’s Watergate 50th anniversary.
Is there a smoking gun to be found in Donald Trump’s deceptions? Or did we already see it when he summoned angry supporters to a “wild” time in Washington, called for them to “fight like hell” and mused that perhaps his vice president — one of the few “no” men in his compliant cabal — should be hanged like the insurrectionists demanded?
Trump had lost the election and sought to cling to power. But Nixon? A key question may be why he even bothered to go rogue.
Nixon was on a comfortable path to reelection when bumbling burglars tied to his campaign committee broke into Democratic Party headquarters at the Watergate office building 50 years ago Friday and got caught.
The chapter-upon-chapter exposure of his cover-up and efforts to obstruct justice drove him from office nearly two years later when he quit rather than face a likely conviction in an impeachment trial. Three Republican leaders from Congress went to the White House and helped convince him that he was doomed.
In contrast, Trump was desperate, having convincingly lost the 2020 election when he dispatched his own bumblers — lawyers, aides, hangers-on — as well as the violent mob at the Capitol on a quest to upend the results and keep him in office. Few in his party publicly urged him to accept defeat.
Watergate is the American presidential scandal by which all others are measured. It brought down a president. Yet Jan. 6 was the one that spilled blood.
Watergate had a powerful afterburn, leading to Republicans being tossed out of Congress by the dozens in 1974. This time, there is near unanimity that the party will make gains.
Michael Dobbs, author of “King Richard: Nixon and Watergate — An American Tragedy” from 2021, said the system worked in Watergate because Congress, the courts and the press did their job in establishing a chain of criminal activity that led Nixon to resign.
“The system was under stress then,” he said, “but is under much greater stress today.”
When the Senate Watergate committee conducted its landmark hearings starting in May 1973, inflation was heading toward 9% by year’s end, about where it is now. The stock market crashed. Then as now, people had pressing distractions.
But Americans were riveted by the spectacle of a president sinking slowly into disgrace. More than 70% told a Gallup poll they watched the televised hearings that spread over nearly three months of that summer.
The Jan. 6 hearings, to date, are less about investigators discovering new facts than about showing and telling what they’ve already found out in months of methodical work.
To Dobbs, evidence of Trump’s direct involvement in planning or inciting the riot with the intention of overturning the election would constitute a Nixonian smoking gun.
The challenge for the Jan. 6 inquiry and any prosecution that may follow is “the ambiguous nature of Trump’s statements from a legal point of view,” he said. “‘Fight like hell’ can be interpreted in different ways.”
In releasing previously recorded testimony from close associates of Trump, the panel has exposed the extent to which Trump’s circle knew his case about a stolen election was a sham. Even his daughter Ivanka Trump wasn’t buying it.
Trump’s attorney general, William Barr, testified that the president’s arguments were “detached from reality” if he really believes them.
Harsh words but to what effect?
Trump’s election denialism courses through the campaigns of far-right Republicans in the 2022 midterm election season, some prevailing in their primaries. The hearings will in no way be the last word on Trump’s lies.
“Trump is constitutionally unable to let criticism pass,” said Southern Methodist University political scholar Cal Jillson. “So expect a rising tide of recriminations, a lengthening enemies list and a program of retribution stretching out into the future.
“Other Republican leaders will ponder the damage this might do to the party,” he added, “but, as yet, there are no Howard Bakers on the horizon.”
Baker personified the politics of the time in Congress, partisan but not poisonous. He was the Rep. Liz Cheney of the day, but on his way up in the Republican Party, not an outcast from it like the endangered Wyoming congresswoman, who is fierce in her disdain for Trump and fellow Republicans who won’t cross him.
Baker expressed instinctive loyalty to Nixon at first — “I’m your friend,” he recalled telling him face to face when the hearings started. But as the top Republican on the Watergate panel, he listened, questioned, dug in over the hundreds of hours of hearings and saw the corruption.
His famous question — “What did the president know and when did he know it?” — was actually posed as a tentative defense of the president, because Baker expected the answer to be not much.
“I believed that it was a political ploy of the Democrats, that it would come to nothing,” Baker told The Associated Press in 1992. “But a few weeks into that, it began to dawn on me that there was more to it than I thought, and more to it than I liked.”
The persistence and gravity of his questioning made the mild-mannered Tennessee senator an unlikely heartthrob. Love letters poured into his office. A women’s magazine called him “studly.”
The Watergate committee of four Democrats and three Republicans was formed by a unanimous vote in the Senate, unheard of today on almost any issue of substance. It was charged with probing the Watergate affair and “all other illegal, improper, or unethical conduct” in the 1972 campaign.
The House Jan. 6 committee, in contrast, was formed on a 222-190 vote. The only two Republicans who voted for the committee, Cheney and retiring Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, were put on it.
Where Trump loudly proclaimed his grievances and provocations, Nixon sounded off in private, or what he thought was private. It was the White House taping system that Nixon had installed for posterity that damned him, when the Supreme Court forced him to turn over the tapes.
In a June 23, 1972, conversation six days after the burglary, Nixon’s chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, is heard recommending to Nixon that the FBI be told to drop its investigation of the break-in before the bureau could trace the crime to the White House or Nixon himself.
“There’s some business here we don’t want you going any further on,” Haldeman suggested the FBI chief be told.
“Mm-hmm,” Nixon said. “Mm-hmm.”
“Alright, fine,” Nixon concluded. “Play it tough. That’s the way they play it, and that’s the way we’re going to play it.”
That was the smoking gun, a bullet flying for the purpose of obstructing justice.
A day after the break-in, the AP reported that one of the burglars was a paid security official of the Nixon campaign, the first tentative tie to the president and one that surprised police and prosecutors.
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein later confirmed the report for The Washington Post before going on to bulldoze everyone else with their blockbuster Watergate exclusives pinning the cover-up directly on the president.
The heroes of Watergate, Bernstein now says, were not primarily the journalists who exposed Nixon’s misdeeds or the Democrats who led the charge but “Republicans who had the courage to say this is not about ideology, this is about illegality.”
All these years later, it remains unknown who ordered the break-in. There is no evidence that Nixon did so directly, though there is no ambiguity over the fact he mounted a coverup and otherwise played dirty.
Nixon created the “paranoid culture” that spawned Watergate, Dobbs said. “The conspiracy took on a life of its own, driven forward by crazy operators like Gordon Liddy anticipating the president’s wishes.”
Fifty years from now, what will Americans say about Jan. 6?
Historian Michael Beschloss, in Twitter commentary about the hearings, said the answer depends on whether America by then is a democracy or autocracy. “If the latter, the nation’s authoritarian leaders might celebrate January 6 as one of great days in U.S. history,” as Trump has described it now.
He also asked a question that can never be definitively answered.
“What would have happened to our country if the January 6 coup had succeeded?” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/watergate-50th-meets-jan-6-common-thread-thirst-for-power/ | 2022-06-17T13:09:17Z |
BEIJING (AP) — Brush fires have forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people in southwest China and power rationing for factories has reportedly been extended as weeks of record heat and drought batter the region.
Some shopping malls in the megacity of Chongqing have been ordered closed for most of the day to reduce electricity demand, state broadcaster CCTV said, limiting opening hours to 4 to 9 p.m.
The drought and heat have wilted crops and caused rivers including the giant Yangtze to shrink, disrupting cargo traffic and reducing power supply from hydroelectric dams at a time of soaring demand for air conditioning. State media say the government will try to protect the autumn grain harvest, which is 75% of China’s annual total, by shooting chemicals into clouds to try to generate rain.
The disruption adds to challenges for the ruling Communist Party, which is trying to shore up sagging economic growth before a meeting this fall at which President Xi Jinping is expected to be given a third five-year term as party leader.
There was no public announcement of the extension of power rationing in Sichuan province into a second week, but it was detailed in a company statement and a government notice to companies that was reported by Chinese news outlets.
The “tense situation” of power supplies in Sichuan province “has further intensified,” Tencent News said Monday in a report that included a photo of the government notice.
LIER Chemical Co. said in an announcement through the stock exchange in the southern city of Shenzhen that its facilities in the cities of Jinyang and Guang’an in Sichuan received an order extending power rationing through Thursday.
Factories in Sichuan that make processor chips, solar panels, auto components and other industrial goods were required to shut down or reduce activity last week to conserve power for homes as air conditioning demand surged in temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). Air conditioning, elevators and lights were shut off in offices and shopping malls.
In Shanghai, a factory and shipping hub on China’s east coast, Tesla Ltd. and a major state-owned automaker suspended production last week due to disruption in supplies of components from Sichuan, the Shanghai city government said.
Sichuan, with 94 million people, is especially hard-hit because it gets 80% of its power from hydroelectric dams. Other provinces rely more on coal-fired power, which isn’t affected.
Economists say if Sichuan reopens relatively soon, the national impact should be limited because the province accounts for only 4% of China’s industrial output.
The Chinese government says this summer is China’s hottest and driest since it began keeping temperature and rainfall records in 1961. Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the past week and longer.
Brush fires in outlying areas of Chongqing, which borders Sichuan, are the latest scourge resulting from the heat and drought.
More than 1,500 residents had been moved to shelters, while around 5,000 civilian and military personnel had been mobilized to put out the blazes, the official Xinhua News Agency said Monday.
Helicopters have been sent to drop water on the fires, supporting crews on the ground who have in the past been left to their own resources.
In 2019, a wildfire in the mountains of Sichuan province killed 30 firefighters and volunteers.
No deaths have yet been reported as a result of the heat wave, Xinhua said, although that could not be independently verified. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/china-extends-power-rationing-for-factories-in-drought/ | 2022-08-22T12:51:08Z |
CLEVELAND, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Ice Cream Company of Cleveland, Ohio is voluntarily recalling containers of Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Pints with Best By Date: 04.Oct.2023 and Code Date: 22094 39-62 because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threating reaction if they consume this product.
The cup portion of the pint package identifies the product as Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream. The product inside the cup is chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirl, which contains peanuts and is not identified on the ingredient label.
The affected mispackaged product was distributed only to Wawa stores located throughout: Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The affected mispackaged product is being recalled from consumers, retail store shelves, back stock rooms, and warehouses. The affected mispackaged product is packaged in ONE PINT (473mL) paperboard cups labeled Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream with
UPC code 7 26191 00351 3 located on the side of the cup in the information panel, and in combination with Best By Date: 04.Oct.2023 and Code Date: 22094 39-62 stamped on the bottom of the cup.
The recall relates only to the above mentioned mispackaged Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Pints. No other Wawa ice cream products are affected by this recall.
No adverse reactions have been reported to date. The company is working in full cooperation with the FDA on this voluntary recall.
The recall was initiated by Royal Ice Cream Company after being notified by Wawa, Inc. that Wawa had received a consumer call about the mispackaged product. The consumer had purchased a Wawa Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream Pint and tasted peanut butter. Royal Ice Cream Company determined product containing peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts in the ingredient statement on the container.
Consumers who have purchased the mispackaged ice cream with UPC code 7 26191 00351 3 located on the side of the cup in the information panel, and in combination with Best By Date: 04.Oct.2023 and Code Date: 22094 39-62 stamped on the bottom of the cup are urged to dispose of the product immediately and reach out to Wawa's Customer Service Department at https://www.wawa.com/contact or to contact http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls for more details.
For any questions, consumers are asked to call Royal Ice Cream Company at (216) 432-1144, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM EDT, or contact Wawa's Customer Service Department at https://www.wawa.com/contact.
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BASEL, Switzerland, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, maker of CONTOUR® blood glucose monitoring (BGM) system portfolio and distributor of Eversense® Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems, announces that its partner Senseonics Holdings, Inc. has received CE Mark approval for the Eversense® E3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, clearing the way for its use in European Union (EU) member countries. Ascensia plans to make the next-generation system, which can be used for up to 6 months, available to patients in certain European markets from the third quarter of 2022.
The fully implantable, long-term Eversense E3 CGM System has been designed to deliver key improvements on the currently available Eversense® XL CGM System, whilst building on the unique benefits that European users already experience. The next-generation system offers exceptional accuracy and long-term sensor wear, alongside reduced frequency of calibration and significantly enhanced sensor survivability. Unlike the XL System, the new E3 System has also been approved for non-adjunctive use, meaning that it can inform insulin treatment decisions without confirmation of glucose levels from fingerstick testing. Both Eversense XL and Eversense E3 are approved for use up to 6 months, making them the longest lasting CGM sensors available. This gives people with diabetes freedom from the burdens associated with other available CGM systems, such as weekly or bi-weekly self-insertions.
Eversense E3 is already available in the U.S. following FDA approval and launch earlier this year. Following the CE Mark approval in Europe the Eversense E3 System will be distributed in Germany, Italy, Spain (including Andorra), the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Norway and Sweden.
Robert Schumm, President at Ascensia Diabetes Care, said, "This approval is an exciting milestone for us as we look forward to bringing Eversense E3 to people with diabetes across Europe. From this next-generation system you can expect the excellent features and benefits that European users currently experience with Eversense XL, but with design improvements that address requests we repeatedly hear from patients and healthcare providers. Our role is to make sure that as many people have access to this innovative product as possible, and efforts are already under way to launch this system in certain European countries in the coming months."
Developed by Senseonics and brought to people with diabetes by Ascensia, the newly approved Eversense E3 CGM System offers patients:
- The longest lasting CGM available, with 6-month sensor wear duration and essentially two sensor insertion and removal procedures per year
- Exceptional accuracy, with a mean absolute relative difference (MARD) of 8.5% demonstrated in the PROMISE Study1 for the duration of sensor wear
- Fewer calibrations, with primarily one calibration required per day after day 21 of use
- A fully implantable fluorescence-based sensor, with a removable smart transmitter* that provides discreet on-body vibratory alerts and transmits data to a mobile app
- An innovative sacrificial boronic acid (SBA) design modification to enhance 6-month sensor survivability
- An ability to make dosing decisions without fingerstick testing, due to non-adjunctive label
"The features and benefits of this improved system offer people with diabetes unparalleled flexibility, convenience and accuracy," said Elaine Anderson, Head of Eversense CGM Business Unit at Ascensia Diabetes Care. "Choice is key in managing diabetes and we are proud to work alongside our partner Senseonics to bring an outstanding and unique CGM option to patients and healthcare providers across Europe and in the U.S."
People in these markets who are interested in getting started with Eversense XL now can visit www.ascensia.com/eversense for more information, and will be among the first to know when Eversense E3 is commercially available.
* There is no glucose data generated when the transmitter is removed.
1 Garg S. et al. Evaluation of Accuracy and Safety of the Next-Generation Up to 180-Day Long-Term Implantable Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring System: The PROMISE Study. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics 2021; 24(2): 1-9.DOI: 10.1089/dia.2021.0182
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Discovering the Suncoast - The Streets of Fruit
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:46 AM EDT|Updated: 9 minutes ago
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Pineapple, coconut, mango, banana, and orange. Sounds like a delicious fruit salad! But in downtown Sarasota, these are some of the original street names. How did we become famous for the Streets of Fruit? And, whatever happened to Banana Avenue?
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SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron visited a multicultural, working-class suburb north of Paris on Thursday to woo leftist voters ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff vote against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen.
Reflecting the vote’s wide international influence, the centrist Macron received support Thursday from the center-left leaders of Germany, Spain and Portugal, who urged French voters to choose him over the nationalist Le Pen. Their appeals came only a day after imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny also spoke up about the French vote, alleging that Le Pen is too closely linked to Russian authorities to become France’s next president amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Macron, who led the first round of voting on April 10 that eliminated 10 other candidates, said he was taking nothing for granted and was seeking broader support.
“Nothing is final until the last minute,” Macron said Thursday, as recent opinion polls show a stabilized lead against his rival.
He said he chose to make one of his last campaign stops in a place that “is facing many difficulties” in the poorest region of mainland France, the Seine-Saint-Denis, where many residents are immigrants or have immigrant roots.
His visit came after the two rivals clashed bitterly in a televised debate Wednesday, with Macron saying that Le Pen’s plan to ban Muslim women in France from wearing headscarves in public would trigger “civil war” in the country, which has the largest Muslim population in Western Europe.
“We must not get used to the rise of far-right ideas,” Macron said Thursday in front of an ethnically diverse crowd in Saint-Denis.
Le Pen, meanwhile, used her last big campaign rally to accuse Macron of “unlimited arrogance” in the debate and in his presidency.
“I’ve had enough, like you, of this permanent disrespect,” she told voters in the northern city of Arras, in the struggling former industrial heartland of France where she enjoys broad support among working-class voters.
She framed Macron as soft on immigration and security and called his economic record — hurt by the pandemic and Ukraine war — “catastrophic.”
Macron did not have an easy task in Saint-Denis, where an overwhelming majority of voters had supported far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who came in third in the first round of voting and did not make the runoff. One woman told the 44-year-old leader that the presidential runoff, to her, amounting to choosing between “plague and cholera.”
Macron answered that he was ready change his platform to meet the needs of French voters, “including of people who did not vote for me” in the first round.
Pierre Flament, 75-year-old leftist voter, said he will pick Macron’s ballot Sunday “with no pleasure.”
Calling Macron “the president of the rich,” he said he initially planned to vote blank. But he changed his mind in face of the “enormous risk” that Le Pen may win. Polls show the far-right figure has significantly narrowed the gap with Macron compared to their previous faceoff five years ago.
“If I vote Macron, I hope that we can start demonstrating the following day. We will have to take to the streets because Macron’s measures will be bad. But if Marine Le Pen wins, we might not even be allowed to demonstrate at all,” he said.
The Socialist mayor of Saint-Denis, along with 14 leftist mayors and the head of the Seine-Saint-Denis region, called this week for people to back Macron in the runoff.
“With Marine Le Pen as president of the Republic, Seine-Saint-Denis residents will be the first victims of discrimination,” they wrote, calling her platform “racist” and “a negation of democracy.”
Le Pen has sought to appeal to voters struggling with surging prices amid the fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine. She says bringing down the cost of living would be her priority if elected.
But she has faced scrutiny over a 9 million euro ($9.7 million) loan that her party received in 2014 from the First Czech-Russian Bank and her 2017 visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the French presidential runoff that year.
In a column published Thursday in several European newspapers, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa wrote that Sunday’s vote is “critical for France and all and every one of us in Europe.”
“It’s the election between a democratic candidate who believes that France’s strength broadens in a powerful and autonomous European Union and an extreme-right candidate who openly sides with those who attack our freedom and democracy, values based on the French ideas of Enlightenment,” the joint comment said without mentioning Macron or Le Pen by name.
Social Democrat Scholz and Socialists Sánchez and Costa wrote that Europe “is facing a change of era” due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and that “populists and the extreme right” are viewing Putin “as an ideological and political model, replicating his chauvinist ideas.”
“They have echoed his attacks on minorities and diversity and his goal of nationalist uniformity,” they said. “We must not forget that, no matter how much those politicians are now trying to distance themselves from the Russian aggressor.”
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Associated Press Journalists Alexander Turnbull and Oleg Cetinic in Saint-Denis, Thomas Adamson and Catherine Gaschka in Paris, and Aritz Parra in Madrid contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/european-leaders-back-macron-as-french-campaign-nears-end/ | 2022-04-21T21:50:35Z |
Thousands of workers return home as Malaysia fully reopens
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Thousands of Malaysians working in Singapore have returned home as Malaysia fully reopened its borders after more than two years of pandemic closure. Many had lined up at the border since late Thursday and crossed over at midnight on foot or by car and motorcycles. National news agency Bernama said fireworks can be heard in the background along with shouts of “welcome back” as families waited for their loved ones at the Johor Causeway linking the countries. Malaysian officials estimate some 400,000 people are expected to cross the border in the first week. With most of its population vaccinated, Malaysia has lifted remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore pre-pandemic life and revive its economy. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/01/thousands-of-workers-return-home-as-malaysia-fully-reopens/ | 2022-04-01T12:03:51Z |
– Company showcases breadth of capabilities and commitment to advancing health equity through diverse, compelling type 1 diabetes research –
– Oral presentation on "Inequities in Glycemic Outcomes for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes" recognized as a Top 10 Recommended Abstract by ADA's National Health Disparities Committee –
BOSTON, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T1D Exchange, a nonprofit organization that drives meaningful research and innovation in the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced that new real-world data from its Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) and its online patient Registry will be shared in four oral and 14 poster presentations during the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 82nd Scientific Sessions, held in New Orleans from June 3-7.
The studies detail a wide range of trends and outcomes in the management of T1D, including the implementation of psychosocial screenings and the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), associations between the effect of obesity and HbA1c in children and adults, and continued race and ethnic inequities in glycemic outcomes, including one oral presentation recognized by ADA's National Health Disparities Committee as a Top 10 Recommended Abstract. A full list of abstracts can be found here.
"T1D Exchange continues to expand our capabilities to increase our outputs of real-world data to inform insights for the betterment of patients, including the more than 1,200 individuals who have now connected their CGM data to our Registry," said David Walton, Chief Executive Officer at T1D Exchange. "Our ADA presentations demonstrate our extensive capabilities in collecting, sharing and analyzing real-world data and driving improvement in equitable care and outcomes for the entire T1D population."
At the meeting, T1D Exchange extends its partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals with data from two custom research studies that utilized T1D Exchange's online patient Registry of over 14,000 people living with T1D. The studies explore the gaps that remain in achieving target T1D glycemic goals and the persistence of impaired awareness of glycemic events despite advanced technologies. T1D Exchange also continues to support the recruitment of patients for the Vertex Phase 1/2 clinical trial of VX-880 for the treatment of T1D.
- 92-OR, Persistence of Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia, Severe Hypoglycemic Events, and Suboptimal Glycemic Control Despite Advanced Diabetes Technologies on Saturday, June 4, 1:45-2 p.m. CT in Hall E-3 (in partnership with Vertex)
- 167-OR, Inequities in Glycemic Outcomes for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: Six-Year (2016–2021) Longitudinal Follow-Up by Race and Ethnicity of 36,390 Patients in the T1Dx-QI Collaborative on Sunday, June 5, 2:15-2:30 p.m. CT in Room 355
- 269-OR, No BMI Increase during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Children and Adults with T1D in Three Continents: Joint Analysis of ADDN, T1DX, and DPV Registries on Monday, June 6, 9:15-9:30 a.m. CT in Room 217
- 289-OR, Automated Insulin Delivery Use among 12,065 T1D Exchange Registry Participants on Monday, June 6, 3-3:15 p.m. CT in Room RO5
In addition, data from fourteen studies will be presented during the General Poster Sessions on Saturday, June 4, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT and Sunday, June 5, from 12-1 p.m. CT, both in Poster Hall D-E.
"Research from our Quality Improvement Collaborative continues to illuminate the persisting health inequities that T1D patients are facing, despite improvements in treatments and technology," said Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer at T1D Exchange. "It is critical that we address the root causes of the inequities identified through our research so that we can offer practical solutions and enact real change for these patients who are struggling to manage their disease. I am proud that the T1D Exchange effort is leading to significant improvements."
"We're excited that the expansion of our Registry to include CGM data is enabling focused research to uncover opportunities to improve the lives of people living with T1D," said Wendy Wolf, PhD, Vice President of Registry and Outcomes Research at T1D Exchange. "Having access to the unique combination of self-reported and objective data, such as data from diabetes devices like CGMs, enables us to paint a fuller picture of the patient experience."
The T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) brings together 47 endocrinology centers across the U.S., collectively treating more than 70,000 T1D patients, to identify and address gaps in care and accelerate evidence-based, practical solutions. Participating clinics contribute anonymized patient data and research from their respective clinics, expanding the collective knowledge base and creating a unified data asset to expedite improvements in care for all people living with T1D.
The T1D Exchange Registry tracks disease progress over time and to date includes over 17,000 people living with T1D in the U.S. It gathers information directly from these individuals, including data on disease management and outcomes, connecting patients to research and researchers to patients. Participants complete annual surveys and the Registry curates other research opportunities to advance meaningful treatment, care and policy. The focus is to ensure representation across the T1D community, including patient populations often underrepresented in clinical studies.
T1D Exchange is a leader in harnessing data to advance T1D care and outcomes by driving collaborative change. Through real-world evidence and clinical data collection and analysis, our novel insights are identifying gaps in data and redefining best practices to improve the lives of those living with T1D. T1D Exchange actively supports quality improvement and innovation through its Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI), patient registry, and data-oriented research services. Through a knowledge-sharing and collaboration-focused approach, T1D Exchange is accelerating real-world impacts by providing clinicians, researchers, industry partners and advocates with the resources and services they need for better decision support and population health management. A nonprofit organization, T1D Exchange was established in 2010 with ongoing support from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
To learn more about T1DX-QI member clinics, click here. For more information on the Registry, visit t1dregistry.org.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Whenever a hurricane looks like it’s going to take aim at the United States, it’s a good bet that theories and proposals will start making the rounds from people who think the storm could be stopped, weakened or pushed out to sea — but are any of them crazy enough to work?
From bizarre to realistic, some of the ideas tossed around each hurricane season include using bombs, icebergs, fans or chemical compounds to combat storms. So why wouldn’t any of those methods work? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration explains on its website, “as carefully reasoned as some of these suggestions are, they all share the same shortcoming: They fail to appreciate the size and power of tropical cyclones.”
Here are some of the most common suggestions meteorologist and scientists get on how to stop a hurricane – and why they wouldn’t work:
Suggestion 1: Drop a bomb into a hurricane
One idea that gets tossed around fairly often is nuking a hurricane to destroy it. According to NOAA, the question comes up at least once every hurricane season – so often that the agency debunks the idea on its frequently asked questions page.
“Apart from the fact that this might not even alter the storm, this approach neglects the problem that the released radioactive fallout would fairly quickly move with the trade winds to affect land areas and cause devastating environmental problems,” NOAA explains. “Needless to say, this is not a good idea.”
The agency goes on to explain that it would require an extremely large amount of energy to try and modify hurricanes with bombs.
“The heat release [of a fully developed hurricane] is equivalent to a 10-megaton nuclear bomb exploding every 20 minutes,” NOAA says.
Suggestion 2: Cool the Atlantic with ice
One of the main ingredients a tropical cyclone needs to form is warm sea surface temperatures. That’s why August and September is when we see the most tropical activity – and typically, the strongest storms – because that’s the time of year the water temperatures are at their warmest.
So why can’t we just cool off the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico with icebergs? As Tracking the Tropics Meteorologist Rebecca Barry puts it, it would be like dropping an ice cube into a bath tub.
According to NOAA, the “critical region” to target for this theory would be near the eyewall of a hurricane.
“If the eyewall was 30 miles in diameter, that means an area of nearly 2,000 square miles. Now if the hurricane is moving at 10 miles an hour, it will sweep over 7,200 square miles of ocean. That’s a lot of icebergs for just 24 hours of the cyclone’s life,” NOAA explains.
In addition, the agency says that doesn’t even take into consideration the uncertainty of a storm’s track.
Suggestion 3: Replicate Saharan dust
While tropical activity is not out of the question in the early months of hurricane season, plumes of dust that originate in the Sahara Desert and move across the Atlantic do help keep things quieter at the beginning of the season. That’s because tropical systems need moisture to form and strengthen – and the Saharan dust is very dry.
If Saharan dust helps keep things quiet and prevents storms from strengthening, some may wonder why we can’t just replicate that dust to use during the busier months of hurricane season. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
Think of Saharan dust as more of the symptom, not the cause, of quiet conditions in the tropics, Barry says. The dust itself is not squelching the tropical activity, but multiple large-scale factors that must come together for the dust to be present in heavier concentrations and travel across the Atlantic.
“Things like large areas of dry, stable air across the Atlantic, brisk upper-level winds to carry the dust and a broad scale weather pattern to produce dust storms across the Saharan Desert. When we see Saharan dust, it’s a sign of a bigger weather pattern that is not conducive to tropical development, it’s not the dust itself producing the effect,” Barry explained. “If we were to release huge amounts of dust over the Atlantic, it would make for muddy rain, but that’s about it.”
Not to mention the sheer amount that it would take to replicate a Saharan Dust plume would be extremely difficult to replicate to scale.
Suggestion 4: Use wind turbines to push the storm
When Hurricane Irma was bearing down on Florida in 2017, tens of thousands of people joined a Facebook event pledging to point their fans at the storm and blow it away.
“Everyone takes their fans outside and points them at Hurricane Irma to blow it away from us,” the event organizer said. “Air compressors with a blow gun attachment also a plus, or anything else. Get creative.”
While the event was a joke, some may wonder – why can’t we use something like wind turbines to push hurricanes away? Once again, it comes back to the sheer size and power of a storm.
“Nothing we can produce on our human scale could compete with the energy and size of a hurricane,” Barry said. “It would be like pricking the huge storm with a needle, virtually nonexistent compared to the amount of energy and force of the storms.”
Suggestion 5: Cloud seeding
Starting in the early 1960s through the the early 1980s, the U.S. government conducted an experimental program called Project STORMFURY with the goal of hurricane modification using chemical compounds.
“The proposed modification technique involved artificial stimulation of convection outside the eyewall through seeding with silver iodide,” the Hurricane Research Division of NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory explains on its website.
NOAA says “the STORMFURY seeding targeted convective clouds just outside the hurricane’s eyewall in an attempt to form a new ring of clouds that, hopefully, would compete with the natural circulation of the storm and weaken it.”
According to NOAA, the project attempted modification on four hurricanes on eight different days. Winds decreased by 10 percent to 30 percent on half of those days, but the results of the experimental program were later questioned and dismissed due to what NOAA calls a “fatal flaw.”
“Observations made in the 1980s showed that most hurricanes don’t have enough supercooled water for STORMFURY seeding to work – the buoyancy in hurricane convection is fairly small and the updrafts correspondingly small compared to the type one would observe in mid-latitude continental super or multicells,” NOAA says on its FAQ website. “In addition, it was found that unseeded hurricanes form natural outer eyewalls just as the STORMFURY scientists expected seeded ones to do.”
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Cryptocurrency expert gets 5 years in NKorea sanctions case
By JIM MUSTIAN
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A cryptocurrency expert has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for helping North Korea evade U.S. sanctions. Thirty-nine-year-old Virgil Griffith pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy, admitting he presented at a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea in 2019. That was even after the U.S. government denied his request to travel there. Prosecutors say Griffith, a well-known hacker, also developed “cryptocurrency infrastructure and equipment inside North Korea.” Defense attorney Brian Klein described Griffith as a brilliant scientist “who developed a curiosity bordering on obsession” with North Korea. He said Griffith “loves his country and never set out to do any harm.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/12/cryptocurrency-expert-gets-5-years-in-nkorea-sanctions-case/ | 2022-04-13T00:26:52Z |
Not everything you see on television is real, until it is ...
A South Carolina man has won more than $100,000 after trying a lottery strategy he says was inspired by an episode of TLC's "Lottery Changed My Life."
The strategy was to spend $25 per week for three months playing the lottery. During the first week, he won $500. But on the seventh week, he took home $100,000.
The bigger prize hit on May 28 while playing a Powerball ticket. He initially thought he won $50,000 by matching two numbers, but fortunately his wife checked again and helped him confirm that he matched four of five white ball numbers and the red Powerball, which increased the prize.
"I didn't even know how to play Powerball," the lucky winner told South Carolina Lottery officials.
Following his back-to-back wins, he purchased a brand-new car. He's also sticking to his plan and will continue to buy lottery tickets through the three-month period.
The odds of matching four white ball numbers and the red Powerball are 1 in 913,129, according to the South Carolina Lottery site.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied on Wall Street Friday, but not enough to claw back all the losses the market has taken in this volatile week of trading.
The S&P 500 rose 2.2% as of 1:22 p.m. Eastern. The benchmark index is still on track for its 6th straight losing week, something that hasn’t happened since 2011.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 370 points, or 1.2%, to 32,100 and the Nasdaq rose 3.6%. Both indexes are also headed for weekly losses.
Technology stocks led the gains. Apple rose 3.2% and Microsoft rose 2.4%. The sector has been behind much of the broader market’s volatility throughout the week and has been slipping overall as investors prepare for higher interest rates, which tend to weigh most heavily on the priciest stocks.
Twitter fell 9.2% after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he was putting his deal to acquire the social media company on hold. Tesla rose 6.8%.
Despite Friday’s gains, markets have been slumping as investors adjust to the highest inflation in four decades and the higher interest rates the Federal Reserve is using to fight it. The Labor Department issued reports this week that confirmed persistently high consumer prices and wholesale prices that affect businesses.
“There’s a lot of issues and rising inflation with a tightening Fed is not the greatest of market conditions, but at some point it’s priced in,” said Jay Hatfield, CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors.
Businesses have been struggling to keep up with increased demand for a wide range of products and goods amid supply chain and production problems. They’ve been raising prices on everything from food to clothing, which has been putting pressure on consumers and raising concerns about a pullback in spending and slower economic growth.
The Fed is attempting to temper the impact from rising inflation by pulling its benchmark short-term interest rate off its record low near zero, where it spent most of the pandemic. It also said it may continue to raise rates by double the usual amount at upcoming meetings. Investors are concerned that the central bank could cause a recession if it raises rates too high or too quickly.
Meanwhile, China’s decision to lock down major cities amid worries about a COVID-19 resurgence have further strained supply chains and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raised already high energy and food costs globally.
Retailers and communications companies also made solid gains. Amazon jumped 4.2% and Google’s parent rose 3.6%.
Bond yields rose significantly. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.93% from 2.82% late Thursday.
U.S. crude oil prices rose 3.8% and are up more than 45% for the year.
Investors have also been focusing on the latest round of corporate earnings to gain more insight into how inflation is impacting businesses and consumers. Several major retailers will report their results next week, including Walmart, Target and Home Depot. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/asian-shares-bounce-back-shrugging-off-inflation-concerns/ | 2022-05-13T17:36:07Z |
Speed, accuracy, and efficiency are pillars of customer implementations
HICKSVILLE, N.Y., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandata uses cutting edge robotic process automation (RPA) to bring efficiency drivers to its customers. This technology helps speed up implementations while continuing to improve accuracy.
"In RPA, we can build and train bots to do repetitive work faster and take away the element of human error, saving time for team members and allowing them to focus on tasks that require human thinking," said Srini Achukola, Chief Technology Officer.
Achukola has vast experience using this as an effective strategy in technology companies and improving operational efficiencies as a result. "We're looking forward to continuing rolling out this technology to increase our delivery speed across the board without risking quality," he added. "The potential of adding artificial intelligence to these bots means we'll soon move beyond updating code, changing data, and copying information to new locations."
"Bringing value to our customers is paramount," said Angel Newsom, Chief Customer Officer. "Our customers' goals matter and the more we can accelerate their access to our solutions, the faster they can begin seeing progress. Further, the capacity we open by automating repetitive tasks is that much more time we can put into our partnerships with them."
Sandata is proud to be transforming its customer experience through further investments in technology such as RPA. While bots are something customers cannot see, results such as increased speed to adoption and quicker go-live times are seen and felt. Smarter processes in getting things done right from the start is one of many reasons why Sandata continues to be the most trusted technology.
Sandata Technologies, LLC, is a leading U.S. provider of technology to improve ease of collaboration between Medicaid payers and providers to deliver care. Sandata's transformative technologies and extensive industry experience creates benefit for clients through embedded expertise to support and problem-solve. As a national EVV leader, Sandata's suite of solutions offers its 15,000-plus agencies, 22 state Medicaid departments, and 50-plus managed care organizations the tools and capabilities to advance quality of care and improve patient and client outcomes, enhancing healthcare one user experience at a time. For more information, visit sandata.com.
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2022 Housing market forecast revised to 380,630 units sold and a statewide median price of $863,390.
- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 344,970 in June on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 8.4 percent from May and down 20.9 percent from June 2021.
- June's statewide median home price was, $863,790 down 4.0% percent from May and up 5.4% percent from June 2021.
- Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 10.9 percent in June.
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California's housing market continued to downshift in June as housing demand cooled further to levels not seen in the past two years and logged its biggest dip since May 2020, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.
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Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 344,970 in June, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2022 if sales maintained the June pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. June's sales pace was down 8.4 percent on a monthly basis from 376,560 in May and down 20.9 percent from a year ago, when 436,020 homes were sold on an annualized basis.
"California's housing market continues to moderate from the frenzied levels seen in the past two years, which is creating favorable conditions for buyers who lost offers or sat out during the fiercely competitive market," said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina, a Bay Area real estate broker and REALTOR®. "With interest rates moving sideways in recent weeks and fewer homes now selling above listing price, prospective buyers have the rare opportunity to see more listings coming onto the market and face less competition that could force them to engage in a bidding war."
California's median home price declined 4.0 percent in June to $863,790 from the revised record-high of $900,170 recorded in May. The June price was 5.4 percent higher than the $819,630 recorded last June. The moderation in the median home price was due partly to a change in the mix of sales in June, as the high-end market started pulling back.
After increasing for four consecutive months, the share of million-dollar home sales dipped as sales in the higher-price segment dropped 8.3 percent from the prior month. Sales of homes priced $2 million and up, in fact, plummeted 17.9 percent from May 2022. The sub-$500,000 market, on the other hand, increased 2.1 percent on a month-to-month basis in June. More moderation will likely come in July as sharp declines in pending sales in the upper-price segments suggest a drag on the statewide median price in the upcoming months.
"Excluding the three-month pandemic lockdown period in 2020, June's sales level was the lowest since April 2008. Pending sales data also suggests we can expect additional retreating in the coming months," said C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. "With inflation remaining high and interest rates expected to climb further in the coming months, the market will normalize further in the second half of the year with softer sales and more moderate price growth."
As such, C.A.R. has revised its 2022 housing forecast and projects existing single-family home sales to reach 380,630 units in 2022, a decline of 14.4 percent from the 444,520 units sold in 2021. The latest estimate is a revision from the projection of 416,810 units sold released in October 2021. Despite a more moderate growth rate in the second half of the year, the California median home price is projected to increase 9.7 percent to $863,390 in 2022, a solid gain from the annual median of $786,750 in 2021. The updated projection on the statewide median price is an increase from the estimate of $834,440 forecast last October. C.A.R. also projects the average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate to rise to the range between 6.25 percent to 6.5 percent by the end of 2022 and averaging 5.2 percent for the year.
With the market shifting, consumers were less positive in June about the state's housing market conditions, according to C.A.R.'s monthly Consumer Housing Sentiment Index. Conducted in June, 79 percent of respondents believed that the overall economic conditions in California will not improve in the next 12 months, while 85 percent believed that interest rates will not fall within a year. Only 14 percent of the respondents thought it was a good time to buy a home, a slight increase from the record low reached in May, but still a sizeable decline from last June's 19 percent. While those who believed it was a good time to sell a home remained above pre-pandemic levels, the sharp monthly decline of 7 percentage points from 68 percent in May dragged the index down to the lowest level in 16 months.
Other key points from C.A.R.'s June 2022 resale housing report include:
- At the regional level, all major regions experienced double-digit sales declines from last year, with three of the five regions falling by more than 25 percent on a year-over-year basis. Southern California had the biggest drop of all regions, with sales plunging 27.1 percent from a year ago. All six counties within the region dipped more than 20 percent year-over-year, with Orange County declining the most at 36.1 percent. The San Francisco Bay Area (-26.8 percent) had the second largest drop of all regions, followed by the Central Coast (-26.3 percent), the Central Valley (-19.6 percent), and the Far North (-18.5 percent).
- All but two counties tracked by C.A.R. posted sales drops in June from a year ago. Of the 49 counties that experienced a sales decline, 48 of them fell by double-digits from last year, and 36 California counties had a year-over-year sales plunge of more than 20 percent. San Benito had the biggest sales drop from last June at -48.6 percent, followed by Siskiyou (-45.2 percent), Orange (-36.1 percent), and Santa Cruz (-36.1 percent). Counties with a sales decline decreased an average of -23.9 percent in June. Only two counties recorded a year-over-year sales increase in June, compared to 12 counties in May. Glenn (22.2 percent) and Mendocino (17.2 percent) were the only counties with a sales gain from last year. For the first six months of 2022, Plumas had the largest sales decline of -31.2 percent, while Yuba (+26.5 percent) continued to have the best sales performance of all counties.
- At the regional level, home prices in all major California regions increased in price from last year, with the Central Coast leading the way at a 10.1 percent increase, followed by Central Valley (10.0 percent) and Southern California at 8.4 percent.
- At the county level, while median prices in most counties may have already hit their peak for the year, nearly nine out of 10 California counties continued to record an increase in their median price from a year ago. Santa Barbara had the largest year-over-year gain in its median price at 33.7 percent, followed by Siskiyou (30.2 percent) and Madera (17.8 percent). Seven counties posted a dip in median price from last year, with Amador leading the pack (-7.9 percent), followed by San Mateo (-5.3 percent) and Mono (-4.1 percent).
- The overall supply conditions in California improved again in June, with the statewide unsold inventory index (UII) rising to the highest level in two years. The improvement in the index was partly due to an increase in supply and partly due to a pullback in demand. With both closed sales and pending sales slowing by more than 20 percent, total active listings surged 64.4 percent in June, the largest year-over-year growth in more than seven years. Active listings in June also climbed to the highest level since November 2019, with a month-to-month increase of 28.8 percent from May.
- Forty-six of the 51 counties tracked by C.A.R. registered a year-over-year increase in active listings in June, compared to 44 counties in May. Nine counties had triple-digit gains in properties for sale from last year, with Yolo leading the pack at 126.8 percent year-over-year, followed by Solano (122.3 percent) and Merced (112.5 percent). Only five counties experienced a decline in active listings from last year, with Del Norte dropping the most at -29.3 percent, followed by Plumas (-11.9 percent) and Lassen (-10.9 percent).
- The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home was 11 days in June and 8 days in June 2021.
- C.A.R.'s statewide sales-price-to-list-price ratio* was 101.3 percent in June 2022 and 104.1 percent in June 2021.
- The statewide average price per square foot** for an existing single-family home was $424, up from $391 in June a year ago.
- The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 5.52 percent in June, up from 2.98 percent in June 2021, according to Freddie Mac. The five-year, adjustable mortgage interest rate averaged 4.28 percent, compared to 2.56 percent in June 2021.
Note: The County MLS median price and sales data in the tables are generated from a survey of more than 90 associations of REALTORS® throughout the state and represent statistics of existing single-family detached homes only. County sales data is not adjusted to account for seasonal factors that can influence home sales. Movements in sales prices should not be interpreted as changes in the cost of a standard home. The median price is where half sold for more and half sold for less; medians are more typical than average prices, which are skewed by a relatively small share of transactions at either the lower end or the upper end. Median prices can be influenced by changes in cost, as well as changes in the characteristics and the size of homes sold. The change in median prices should not be construed as actual price changes in specific homes.
*Sales-to-list-price ratio is an indicator that reflects the negotiation power of home buyers and home sellers under current market conditions. The ratio is calculated by dividing the final sales price of a property by its last list price and is expressed as a percentage. A sales-to-list ratio with 100 percent or above suggests that the property sold for more than the list price, and a ratio below 100 percent indicates that the price sold below the asking price.
**Price per square foot is a measure commonly used by real estate agents and brokers to determine how much a square foot of space a buyer will pay for a property. It is calculated as the sale price of the home divided by the number of finished square feet. C.A.R. currently tracks price-per-square foot statistics for 50 counties.
Leading the way…® in California real estate for more than 110 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (www.car.org) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States with more than 217,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.
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Private Credit Ecosystem Disrupting Private Markets Experiences Record Growth in First Half of Year, as Demand for Private Credit Opportunities Spiked Amid Extreme Volatility in Public Markets
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percent, the platform powering the future of private markets, saw record-setting volume levels across its end-to-end ecosystem in the first
half of the year, as the environment of market volatility, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty pushed more investors to search for yield stability in the private credit markets and several new borrowers joined the platform.
As of July 2022, Percent investors have earned more than $16 million in interest since the company launched its first deal in 2019. In the first half of this year alone, in the period ending July 31, 2022, investors on the platform earned $5.4 million, a 52% increase in earnings from the same time last year. Meanwhile, the historical average APY for investments on Percent's platform currently sits at 12.38%, while its current average APY is at 15.09%, presenting an extremely attractive opportunity for investors against the current market backdrop where in the first six months of 2022, the S&P 500 tumbled 20.6%.
"The first half of the year was indeed a tumultuous time for the public markets, but at Percent we maintained a strong and steady growth trajectory across all of our business lines, as our platform was designed to offer investors solid opportunities for yield in any market environment," said Nelson Chu, Founder and CEO of Percent. "Now more than ever, our private credit ecosystem is offering rattled investors a private-market alternative option that is known in the industry for having shorter-durations and higher-than-average APYs. At the same time, we are leading the industry forward by bringing public market efficiencies to the private markets."
Key Milestones and Product Launches in 1H of 2022
- In January, Percent launched Percent Underwriter, streamlining the deal-making process for both sell-side and buy-side firms underwriting private credit transactions.
- Also in January, after closing on the acquisition of proprietary portfolio surveillance and risk management technology from MidCap Financial, Percent began building and planning the rollout of its soon-to-launch, AI-driven optimization and surveillance tool.
- In February, Percent entered into a multi-tiered due diligence agreement with MTAG Services, LLC ("MTAG"). This strategic initiative is now enabling Percent to roll out collateral verification capabilities, bringing an institutional-grade layer of oversight to its risk management framework and offering investors on its platform greater confidence and more peace of mind.
- In June, Percent partnered with Anzen to offer the industry's first credit default swap protection on private credit investment offerings.
- Also in the first half of the year, Percent was named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. Ranked No. 16 on the list of fifty companies being spotlighted this year, Percent was recognized for creating an open and welcoming workplace within Fintech. (The annual list put out by Arizent and Best Companies Group is based on compiled survey analysis from judges as well as employees.)
"Adding to our momentum, we successfully launched Corporate Loans in the first half of the year which offers VC-backed startups a fast and seamless way to tap minimally-dilutive venture debt financing options," said Prath Reddy, President of Percent. "This is another example of our suite of solutions offering all parties involved in private credit transactions 'the right product at the right time.' This innovative offering was created as an answer for the many startups that are now facing a slowing pace of VC-funding. At the same time, it brings a new asset class to our platform while opening up venture debt opportunities to accredited investors for the first time."
About Percent
Percent is the platform powering the future of private markets. Founded in 2018, the company leverages proprietary technologies, integrations, and data to bring first-of-its-kind transparency
and efficiency to private credit transactions. Percent's innovative ecosystem enables companies of any size to raise the most flexible debt capital at a low cost through dynamic market pricing and standardized terms. To date, its platforms have powered more than $950 million in transaction volume in a multi-trillion-dollar private credit market.
For more information, visit the Percent website, and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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One mother’s plea to help find her missing son
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Heather Hunter wants answers.
Her 14-year-old son, Tyler Littleton was reported missing on September 2nd.
Hunter said, “I was the last person they contacted. They said they had to contact the judge and the case worker before they could contact me.”
Counselors reportedly saw Littleton as he was escaping from the Lawton Boys Group Home.
Littleton was sentenced to the group home to serve time for stealing guns with an adult.
When Hunter heard that her son was missing, she said, “They told me basically that the juveniles were delinquents and they weren’t worth the time to try and catch them.”
Its been over 10 days since he was last seen and Hunter said she feels like no one wants to help find her son.
She said, “I’m not making an excuse for him at all. he deserves to be punished for what he’s done, but he’s not a bad kid.”
Hunter became worried after a phone call she had with her son while he was in the facility.
Hunter said, “He was afraid to talk in front of the counselor because whenever they have phone calls, the counselor is in the room with them.”
News 12 reached out to Lawton Boys Group Home about the incident and they said it is protocol to not go after a resident due to the possibility of an employee being harmed.
Hunter is now questioning the group home’s policy.
She says that Littleton was placed in a juvenile holding facility before the group home and managed to stay clear of trouble.
She said, ”It makes no sense how he could be there and no issues occur, and then he goes there, and in two weeks he’s broken out of the place and wrote me a letter saying that he’s getting bullied, but he doesn’t give any specifics on who is bullying him.”
Hunter and her daughter are sending him this message.
Hunter said, “I want him to know that we love him and we miss him and hope he gets home safe.”
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BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) announced it has completed first patient dosage of it's in-house R&D drug candidate CD73 monoclonal antibody JAB-BX102 in a Phase I/IIa clinical trial for advanced solid tumour patients.
This is a phase I/IIa multi-center, open-label clinical study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary evidence of anti-tumor activity of JAB-BX102 monotherapy and combination with Pembrolizumab in adult patients with advanced solid tumors.
JAB-BX102 is Jacobio's first big molecule program entered into the clinical stage. "The landscape of cancer treatment has been more and more complicated, combination therapies between different modalities are needed. Jacobio's pipeline focuses on the unmet clinical needs and aims to bring hope to more patients through the in-house combination therapies. As an important Immune Oncology target, CD73 has the potential to be used in combination with multiple immuno-oncological therapies, such as PD-1/PD-L1 antibody and STING agonist, so as to relieve the immunosuppression of tumor microenvironment, stimulate the proliferation and activation of immune effector cells, enhance tumor immunity and play a synergistic role. Jacobio is developing CD73 STING iADC JAB-X1800." Said Dr. Yinxiang Wang, Chairman and CEO of Jacobio.
JAB-BX102 is a humanized monoclonal antibody, anti-CD73. CD73 is a protein that plays a key role in the adenosine pathway, and its inhibition has broad therapeutic potential for tumors that are reliant on an active adenosine pathway. Combination treatment of JAB-BX102 with immune checkpoint drugs such as PD-(L)1 (anti-PD-1, or anti-PD-L1) antibodies, can result in synergistic anti-tumor efficacy. There are no anti-CD73 antibodies currently approved for cancer therapy. Pre-clinical data suggest that JAB-BX102 has a dose-activity advantage and has the potential to benefit patients with solid tumors.
About Jacobio
Jacobio Pharma (1167.HK) is committed to developing and providing new and innovative products and solutions to improve people's health. Our pipeline revolves around novel molecular targets on six major signalling pathways: KRAS, immune checkpoints, tumor metabolism, P53, RB and MYC. We aim for our key projects to be among the top three in the world. Our vision is to become a global leader recognized for our impact in drug R&D together with our partners. Jacobio has R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Boston with our Induced Allosteric Drug Discovery Platform (IADDP) and our iADC Platform.
Please visit us at www.jacobiopharma.com
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired: (a) Bakkt Holdings, Inc. ("Bakkt" or the "Company") securities between March 31, 2021 and November 19, 2021, inclusive (the "Class Period"); and/or (b) Bakkt Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the business combination between the Company and Bakkt Holdings, LLC ("Legacy Bakkt") completed on or about October 15, 2021 (the "Business Combination"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Bakkt was formerly known as "VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings" ("VIH") and operated as a special purpose acquisition company ("SPAC"), also called a blank-check company, which is a development stage company that has no specific business plan or purpose or has indicated its business plan is to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company or companies, other entity, or person.
On March 31, 2021, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination (the "Registration Statement"). On September 17, 2021, the Company filed a proxy statement and prospectus on Form 424B3 with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination, which formed part of the Registration Statement (the "Proxy" and, together with the Registration Statement, the "Offering Documents").
On or about October 15, 2021, the Company and Legacy Bakkt completed the Business Combination pursuant to the Offering Documents. Thereafter, the Company changed its name to "Bakkt Holdings, Inc." and began operating a digital asset platform that enables consumers to buy, sell, convert, and spend digital assets.
Plaintiff alleges that the Offering Documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, throughout the Class Period, Defendants allegedly made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had defective financial controls; (ii) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the Business Combination; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (v) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (vi) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period contained omissions of material fact and were inaccurate..
On May 17, 2021, Bakkt - then still operating as VIH - notified the SEC of its inability to timely file its quarterly report for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Specifically, the Company advised that, as a result of a statement issued by the SEC, "the Company reevaluated the accounting treatment of its public warrants and private placement warrants" and "is currently determining the extent of the SEC Statement's impact on its financial statements[.]"
Then, on October 13, 2021, the Company disclosed in an SEC filing that it had previously failed to properly account for the classification of its Class A ordinary shares and "adjust[ed] . . . the initial carrying value of the Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption with the offset recorded to additional paid-in capital (to the extent available), accumulated deficit and Class A ordinary shares." Notably, the Company revised its balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, including, among other changes, additional paid-in capital that was reduced from $9,860,338 to zero, an accumulated deficit that ballooned from $4,861,190 to $29,250,419, and total shareholders' equity of $5,000,009 that swung to a total shareholders' deficit of $29,249,901.
Finally, on November 22, 2021, Bakkt disclosed in another SEC filing that the Company's management "has re-evaluated . . . the accounting classification of the Class A ordinary shares . . . of [VIH] . . . and has identified errors in the historical financial statements of VIH . . . related to the misclassification . . . of the Class A Ordinary Shares prior to the [Business Combination]." Specifically, the Company found that, as a result of errors in its condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, and the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021, Bakkt should "restate certain of VIH's condensed consolidated financial statements from" those periods.
On this news, Bakkt's stock price fell more than 13%, to close at $17.02 per share on November 22, 2021.
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If you purchased Bakkt securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenued, the first corporate card with Flex Line for the underserved and credit challenged small business, announced today the successful completion of its first 1,000 Cards and Flex Lines issued. Every Revenued Business Card comes with a Flex Line which enables small businesses to access capital in addition to using their Card to swipe for expenses. Revenued has reimagined underwriting for small business by using data and credit experience of over 1B in small business financing to develop a credit score driven by business revenue and not the personal credit score of the owner.
"After pivoting to help over 130,000 small businesses during PPP raise over 4B dollars, we are happy to return to our core mission of ensuring access to capital for small businesses irregardless of credit score," said Sol Lax, CEO of Revenued. "With the launch of the Revenued Business Card and Flex Line, small businesses can access capital in the most efficient way. In comparison with traditional merchant cash advance which is rigid and expensive, Revenued puts control back in the hands of the small business owner."
Highlights of the new Revenued Business Card include:
- Online application with quick automated underwriting
- Online account management for Flex Line as well as card
- Higher spending limits when compared to traditional cards
- 3% cash back rewards on all category card spending
Highlights of the Revenued Flex Line include:
- Approvals up to $250,000 in draw capacity
- Online application with tool set for managing cash flow
- Lower cost when compared to serial MCA renewals
Revenued is a portfolio company of Capital Z Partners, a private equity fund specializing in financial services. Led by a team of pioneers from the alternative small business financing industry Revenued provided more than 130,000 businesses with over $4 Billion in financing during the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Revenued Business Card Visa® Commercial Card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The Revenued Business Card Visa® Commercial Card is powered by Marqeta.
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(NewsNation) — FBI agents found dozens of classified documents during their search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago on Monday, sources confirmed to NewsNation.
Investigators discovered classified documents in two areas: Trump’s personal office above a ballroom and in a storage room near the pool. Sources say there were “boxes everywhere,” with some containing Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Those are considered some of the highest level of classified documents.
Since the documents are so secretive, it’s unknown whether investigators will ever publicly acknowledge what they’re in reference to, let alone release them.
Classified nuclear weapons documents may have been among the items the FBI found, according to a source cited by the Washington Post.
Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke publicly for the first time Thursday about the FBI search of Trump’s home, and although he did not reveal what the FBI was looking for, he did say he approved the search.
Garland said he would be asking a court to unseal the search warrant. Trump said Thursday night he doesn’t oppose its release and encouraged it to be unsealed immediately.
The judge has set a deadline of 3 p.m. Friday for Trump’s legal team to decide if they are going to object to the release of the warrant.
Questions have been circulating about exactly what it was the FBI was looking for and why they would engage in the unprecedented search of a former president’s home. According to the Washington Post, it may have been because federal authorities worried sensitive nuclear documents possibly in Trump’s possession could fall into the wrong hands.
The New York Times then reported Thursday night that the search was focused around material relating to “some of the most highly classified programs run by the United States,” according to an anonymous source cited by that publication.
The Washington Post’s source, which was anonymous, did not say whether or not any nuclear weapons documents were found in the home.
Sources confirmed to NewsNation that the execution of the search warrant is linked to an investigation into whether or not the former president mishandled presidential records related to the discovery of boxes full of White House records that were taken to Mar-a-Lago after Trump left office.
Trump lawyer Christina Bobb said on NewsNation’s “On Balance: With Leland Vittert” on Thursday that they were surprised by the FBI raid on Trump’s home, having believed to that point they had cooperated amply with federal investigators.
Bobb said Trump handed over everything investigators had asked for prior to the search. Federal authorities indicated otherwise with the search.
Neither the Department of Justice nor Trump’s legal team have made the search warrant or search receipt public yet.
Bobb said the Trump legal team would be open to making the documents public, but needed to confer with the Justice Department first.
“We’re waiting to hear back from them,” Bobb told NewsNation. “We’re very eager. We know that people want information, and we’re eager to respond as best as possible in coordination with the Department of Justice so we’re just waiting to hear back from them.”
Trump called the search of his estate a “surprise attack” and alleged it was a “targeted raid.”
“In early June, the DOJ and FBI asked my legal representatives to put an extra lock on the door leading to the place where boxes were stored in Mar-a-Lago — We agreed. They were shown the secured area, and the boxes themselves. Then on Monday, without notification or warning, an army of agents broke into Mar-a-Lago, went to the same storage area, and ripped open the lock that they had asked to be installed. A surprise attack,” Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/fbi-agents-found-dozens-of-classified-documents-in-mar-a-lago-search-sources/ | 2022-08-12T15:00:01Z |
CLEVELAND, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NACCO Industries® (NYSE: NC) announced today that the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of 20.75 cents per share. The dividend is payable on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock, and will be paid September 15, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 31, 2022.
About NACCO Industries
NACCO Industries® brings natural resources to life by delivering aggregates, minerals, reliable fuels and environmental solutions through its robust portfolio of NACCO Natural Resources businesses. Learn more about our companies at nacco.com or get investor information at ir.nacco.com.
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Round led by Seae Ventures and Kapor Capital focused on bringing doctors, social workers and software engineers together to better address rising maternal morbidity rate.
PHILADELPHIA, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cayaba Care, a maternity health startup, announced today the closing of a $12 million Series A round that will work to expand the company's footprint within underserved populations. The funding will be used to increase staff, launch in additional markets and further invest in technology solutions that will increase access to much-needed holistic maternity services. The Series A round is led by Seae Ventures and Kapor Capital and includes new investors Wellington Partners, Citi Impact Fund and Rhia Ventures.
Founded in 2020 with a mission to improve community outcomes by reimagining how maternity and pediatric care is delivered, Cayaba Care focuses on bridging the maternal health gap for the more than 60,000 U.S. women who are affected by severe maternal morbidity. This latest round, which totals $15M to date with return investments from 100 percent of its institutional seed round funders (Digitalis Ventures, SteelSky Ventures, Flare Capital), will allow Cayaba to further expand its home-based multidisciplinary care team and provide holistic pregnancy care for the various populations it serves.
"Our team feels grateful to have the opportunity to continue to do this important work. As a former emergency room doctor, a healthcare insurance executive and most importantly, as a father, I have seen the vast gaps in the system for maternity healthcare, particularly affecting communities of color," said Dr. Olan Soremekun, CEO and cofounder of Cayaba Care. "Through this investment, Cayaba will be able to support pregnant people and families in a meaningful way that will reverse the trend of maternal morbidity for our country."
Diversity Driven Leadership For Equitable Community Outcomes
One of the other ways Cayaba Care seeks to grow and scale a unique solution in this space is by establishing a diverse Series A Board that is 50% Women as well as 50% Black, a rarity given the demographics of the venture capital industry. According to the US Census Bureau, fewer than 4% of healthcare and social services companies are Black-owned, while U.S. women+ digital health dollars make up just 5% of all digital health funding secured, according to data analyzed by Rock Health. By ensuring diverse representation of the populations it serves, Cayaba aims to increase the cultural competency needed to close the maternal morbidity issue that is impacting these underserved populations.
Severe maternal morbidity is defined as an unexpected outcome during pregnancy, labor and delivery or postpartum that has serious short- or long-term health impacts and which largely differs among races and ethnicities with Black mothers being three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
"I am highly concerned about the maternal morbidity rates trend we are seeing nationwide, particularly when we consider the racial disparities we are seeing in the quality and delivery of healthcare, and in the prevalence of underlying chronic conditions and implicit bias," said Seae Ventures Principal and Cayaba Care board member Arianne Kidder. "Our team is proud to invest in and support Cayaba Care's blend of holistic maternity support, proprietary technology and community sourced maternity navigators to ensure that Black women are receiving trusted care and that we are improving health outcomes for birthing moms everywhere."
U.S. Maternal Mortality On The Rise
In 2018, a study from the Commonwealth Fund found that the U.S. recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 20 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, the worst among developed countries. Additionally, the study noted:
- The U.S. was one of only two countries (along with the Dominican Republic) to report a significant increase in its maternal mortality ratio
- The estimated total maternal morbidity costs for all U.S. births in 2019 to be $32.3 billion.
- More than 700 women die of pregnancy-related complications each year and over two-thirds of these deaths are preventable.
- The rate of maternal morbidity in the US has doubled in the last few decades, and is also double that of most other developed countries.
"Cayaba Care's concierge solution provides wrap-around services for low-income expectant mothers; women who have historically lacked access to such high-quality personalized care," said Kapor Capital Partner Ulili Onovakpuri. "We at Kapor Capital were impressed by the team's fast progress and huge impact, serving over 1000 moms and opening an in-person clinic in less than a year. This round of funding will help accelerate their growth and push to transform maternal health outcomes for low-income women and women of color across the U.S."
Cayaba Care + Local Partners = Compassionate Quality Care
To date, Cayaba Care has had great success in establishing its model of healthcare services. Patients who are part of the Cayaba Care program, when compared to those who are not:
- Are three times more likely to attend their scheduled OB appointments
- See a 35% reduction in emergency room visits.
Cayaba has also achieved high ratings for their patient care, with over 90% of members saying they would recommend the service to a friend.
As part of their local-first model, Cayaba Care partners with health systems such as Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, as well as community organizations such as high schools, nonprofits, church groups, and local agencies to provide holistic, home-based care beyond what existing services can provide.
"Partnering with Cayaba Care offers a unique opportunity for our health system to partner with an integrated supportive care service model that may improve care delivery while evaluating its impact on the health outcomes of birthing patients and their families," says Dr. Sindhu Srinivas, Director of Obstetrical Services at HUP and vice chair for quality and safety in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Cayaba Care Approach
Cayaba Care is helping members have healthy deliveries and a comfortable pregnancy journey that takes into account their overall physical, mental, and emotional health for the long term. To do this, Cayaba Care:
- Provides a single point of contact, a local, trained Maternity Navigator who is the go-to point person for resources, logistics, accountability and emotional support.
- The Maternity Navigator and patients still receive support from a diverse staff of nurse practitioners, OBGYNs, lactation consultants, social workers and behavioral health specialists.
- Regular in-home and virtual visits to meet patients where they are and remove the cost barrier of transportation, childcare, and time taken off of work.
About Cayaba Care
Cayaba Care is a maternal health company offering community-based clinical services via technology-enabled multidisciplinary care teams. Cayaba Care provides care coordination, benefit sign-up, routine maternity care in the prenatal and postpartum period, mental health/counseling, breastfeeding support, and patient education. For more information about Cayaba Care, visit https://www.cayabacare.com.
About Dr. Olan Soremekun
Cayaba Care CEO and founder Dr. Olan Soremekun previously held executive roles at Cigna Health Insurance where he worked on supporting physician adoption of value-based programs and population health strategies. In addition, he has held several physician leadership roles at Jefferson Health and University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Soremekun earned his MD-MBA degree from Columbia University and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Program.
About Seae Ventures
Founded in 2019, Seae Ventures is dedicated to building and investing in early-stage healthcare technology and services companies primarily founded by women and people who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color. With a proven track record of success in venture, corporate strategy, innovation, and human capital, Seae Ventures seeks to balance the needs of patients, providers, and payers by investing in diverse entrepreneurs with high growth potential in the healthcare and financial technology space. For more information on Seae Ventures, visit https://www.seaeventures.com.
About Kapor Capital
Since 2011, Kapor Capital has invested exclusively in early-stage, tech-driven companies committed to closing gaps of access, opportunity, or outcome for low-income communities and/or communities of color. Led by Ulili Onovakpuri and Brian Dixon, who became managing partners in January 2021, Kapor Capital was one of the first venture capital firms to openly accept cold requests via the website, create a fellows program providing a pathway for individuals underrepresented in venture to enter investing, and launch the Kapor Capital Founders' Commitment to help portfolio companies make collective progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a family of organizations, Kapor Capital, Kapor Center, and SMASH work collectively at the intersection of tech, diversity, and entrepreneurship to end racial and gender inequities that persist in the tech ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.kaporcapital.com
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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) ("Stellus" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report positive results for the second quarter, in which we more than covered our regular dividend with GAAP and Core net investment income, grew our portfolio to $852 million at fair value, upsized our bank credit facility to $265 million and maintained asset quality. We are benefitting from the rising interest rate environment as our loan portfolio's yield has now risen 80 basis points from the end of the first quarter. In July, in addition to our regular dividend of $0.28 per quarter in the aggregate, our Board of Directors declared an additional aggregate dividend of $0.06 for the third quarter. These dividends total $0.34 per share in the aggregate, payable in monthly increments, for the third quarter."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY
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Results of Operations
Investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 totaled $16.1 million and $15.1 million, respectively, most of which was interest income from portfolio investments.
Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, totaled $9.9 million and $9.6 million, respectively. For the same respective periods, base management fees totaled $3.7 million and $3.3 million, income incentive fees totaled $0.0 and $0.1 million, capital gains incentive fees (reversal) totaled ($1.0) million and $0.0 million, fees and expenses related to our borrowings totaled $5.5 million and $4.7 million (including interest and amortization of deferred financing costs), administrative expenses totaled $0.5 million for both periods, income tax totaled $0.4 million and $0.3 million and other expenses totaled $0.8 million and $0.7 million.
Net investment income was $6.2 million and $5.5 million, or $0.32 and $0.28 per common share based on weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 of 19,543,117 and 19,486,003, respectively.
The capital gains incentive fee had a reversal of ($1.0) million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 due to the decrease in net realized and unrealized gains over the quarter. Such fees, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the investment advisory agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent periods. The income tax expense accrual of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was accrued based on estimates of undistributed taxable income, which was generated largely from net income. Core net investment income, which is a non-U.S. GAAP measure that excludes these accruals, for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $5.6 million, or $0.29 per share; and for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $5.8 million, or $0.30 per share.
The Company's investment portfolio had a net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, of ($4.3) million and $1.7 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company had realized losses of ($0.4) million and ($1.8) million, respectively.
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled $1.3 million and $5.6 million, or $0.07 and $0.29 per common share, based on weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 of 19,543,117 and 19,486,003, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2022, our amended and restated senior secured revolving credit agreement with certain bank lenders and Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank, as administrative agent (as amended from time to time, the "Credit Facility") provided for borrowings in an aggregate amount of up to $265.0 million on a committed basis. As of June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Credit Facility had an accordion feature which allowed for potential future expansion of the facility size to $280.0 million. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $203.6 million and $177.3 million in outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility, respectively.
Distributions
During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we declared aggregate distributions of $0.34 per share and $0.25 per share ($6.6 million and $4.9 million, respectively) for each quarter. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099-DIV after the end of the calendar year. None of these dividends are expected to include a return of capital.
Recent Portfolio Activity
On April 1, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of International Designs Group LLC, a regional distributor, seller, and custom fabricator of high-end ceramic and stone tile products and accessories. Additionally, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of the company.
On April 1, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Tilley Chemical Company, Inc., a distributor of specialty chemicals, oils, and lubricants into the food & beverage, lubricants, flavor and fragrances, personal care, and other chemicals end-markets.
On April 4, 2022, we invested $11.3 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Microbe Formulas LLC, a provider of dietary supplements and other natural solutions for detox and gut health.
On April 7, 2022, we received $1.3 million in full realization on the equity of Energy Labs Holding Corp., resulting in a $0.7 million realized gain.
On April 15, 2022, we invested $6.6 million in the first lien term loan of Anne Lewis Strategies, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On April 15, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of Pure TopCo, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On April 25, 2022, we received full repayment on the first lien term loan of SQAD, LLC for total proceeds of $14.1 million. We also received $2.4 million in full realization on the equity of the company, resulting in a $2.1 million realized gain.
On April 29, 2022, we invested $10.0 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver and $0.1 million in the delayed draw term loan of Florachem Holdings, LLC, a distiller and supplier of natural citrus, pine, and specialty inputs. Additionally, we invested $0.4 million in the equity of the company.
On May 17, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of AIP ATCO Buyer, LLC, a provider of quality assurance services for automotive OEMs and suppliers.
On May 20, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of TradePending Holdings, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On May 24, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed €0.1 million euro in the revolver and €0.1 million euro in the delayed draw term loan of Monitorus Holding, LLC, a provider of media monitoring and evaluation services.
On June 1, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of PCP MT Aggregator Holdings, L.P., an existing portfolio company.
On June 6, 2022, we invested $13.8 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Lightning Intermediate II, LLC, a vitamins, minerals, and supplements brand. Additionally, we invested $0.4 million in the equity of the company.
On June 15, 2022, we invested $0.3 million in the equity of ADS Group Topco, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On June 15, 2022, we invested $0.9 million in the first lien term loan of SIB Holdings, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On June 24, 2022, we received full repayment on the first lien term loans of Grupo HIMA San Pablo, Inc. for total proceeds of $0.7 million, resulting in a $3.9 million realized loss.
On June 27, 2022, we invested $0.3 million in the equity of HV GS Acquisition, LP, an existing portfolio company.
On June 30, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of HV Acquisition VI, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On June 30, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of Tower Arch Infolinks Media, LP, an existing portfolio company.
Events Subsequent to June 30, 2022
On July 1, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Heat Makes Sense Shared Services, LLC, a branded haircare platform. Additionally, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of the company.
On July 5, 2022, we invested $13.9 million in the first lien term loan Baker Manufacturing Company, LLC, a manufacturer of water well equipment, specialized filtration pumps, and custom castings. Additionally, we invested $0.7 million in the equity of the company.
On July 15, 2022, we received full repayment on the first lien term loan and revolver of International Designs Group, LLC for total proceeds of $0.1 million.
On July 15, 2022, we received full repayment on the first lien term loan of ASC Communications, LLC for total proceeds of $8.2 million. We also received $1.8 million in full realization on the equity of the company, resulting in a $1.8 million realized gain.
On July 15, 2022, we invested $1.0 million in the first lien term loan of Exacta Land Surveyors, LLC, an existing portfolio company. Additionally, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of the company.
On July 20, 2022, we invested $2.2 million in the first lien term loan of SIB Holdings, LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On July 28, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of USASF Blocker IV LLC, an existing portfolio company.
On July 29, 2022, we invested $13.0 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver and $0.1 million in the delayed draw term loan of a provider of product testing and consumer insights. Additionally, we invested $0.7 million in the equity of the company.
Credit Facility
The outstanding balance under the credit facility as of August 3, 2022 was $198.2 million.
SBA-guaranteed Debentures
On July 1, 2022, the Company contributed $5.0 million in capital to its SBIC II subsidiary. To date, the Company has contributed $78.0 million of its $87.5 million regulatory capital commitment. The total balance of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding as of August 3, 2022 was $300.0 million.
Distributions Declared
On July 13, 2022, our board of directors declared a regular monthly distribution for each of July, August, and September 2022 as follows:
On July 13, 2022, our board of directors declared an additional monthly distribution for each of July, August, and September 2022 as follows:
Conference Call Information
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Central Daylight Time. The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, chief executive officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, treasurer, and secretary.
For those wishing to participate by telephone, please dial (888) 394-8218. Use passcode 9390038. Starting approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available through Friday, August 12, 2022 by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 9390038. The replay will also be available on the company's website.
For those wishing to participate via Live Webcast, connect via the Public Company (SCIC) section of our website at www.stelluscapital.com, under the Events tab. A replay of the conference will be available on our website for approximately 90 days.
About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) through first lien (including unitranche) loans, second lien loans and unsecured debt financing, with corresponding equity co-investments. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Capital Management. To learn more about Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the "Public (SCIC)" tab.
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PHOENIX, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets' SupplySide East, the East Coast's leading ingredients and supply-chain solutions trade show, gathered health and nutrition industry decision-makers from leading companies to connect with more than 200 top suppliers and service providers featuring the most innovative ingredients and formulation techniques to drive brands forward. Attendees had ample opportunities to discover more than 4,500 of the latest and most innovative ingredients and solutions on the market and network with health and nutrition industry professionals from across the globe. The event took place April 12-13 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey.
SupplySide East featured more education sessions than at any previous show, allowing all badge holders opportunities to learn from experts and gain insight into the latest science and trends in key categories including immune health, contract manufacturing and dietary supplement delivery forms. Also open to all at the event were two networking events including the opening day SupplySide Happy Hour and the Pies & Pints Reception.
Community members attending virtually were able to connect live with SupplySide East attendees through the SupplySide Network 365 virtual platform. The platform also provided live and on-demand access to educational content including the Top Supplement Industry Trends for 2022 and Beyond, Dietary Supplement Delivery Forms, and Contract Manufacturing Partnerships.
"The insights we brought to SupplySide through our education program are critical during these disruptive times. From trends to delivery forms, immune health, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and more, visitors in person and online received education to propel their natural product businesses forward," Sandy Almendarez, Senior Content Director, Informa Health & Nutrition.
"It was great to reconnect in-person and gather with the industry's most innovative minds on driving new products and formulations. For VIVA5 as a full-service innovation house, SupplySide East was the perfect opportunity to showcase our unique new delivery forms as well as discuss cutting-edge solutions for attendees looking for turnkey product development, manufacturing, and packaging services. Overall, it was a great turnout and a very productive show for us," said Brian Baer, Founder of VIVA5.
The event was presented by returning Title Sponsor KSM-66 Ashwagandha and other sponsors including VIVA5, Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics, KingdomWay USA, MTC Industries and AIDP Inc.
For more information about the SupplySide shows visit supplysideshow.com and follow the latest updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About SupplySide:
SupplySide focuses on the exploration, discovery, innovation and marketing strategy around the development of finished consumer goods that drive the global business economy. The SupplySide West & Food ingredients North America 2022 show will be held October 31-November 4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
SupplySide Network 365 (SSN365) empowers people and companies in the health and nutrition industry to Discover, Connect, Meet, Learn and Source. The SSN365 platform enables members of the Health & Nutrition community to interact in 1:1 video calls, source ingredients & services based on intelligent matchmaking, and participate in industry content & insightful virtual events.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has been named a Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence (RTCoE) by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), a distinction held by only 17 centers in the U.S., including Stanford Health Care, Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Francisco.
The designation is a recognition of Hoag's leading advancements in the burgeoning field of nuclear medicine research and treatment, according to the SNMMI.
"Radiopharmaceutical therapy represents an exciting new tool in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, and we are honored to be recognized for our pioneering work in this emerging field," said Hoag CEO and President Robert T. Braithwaite. "This distinction is both an accomplishment and a promise to our patients and community that Hoag will continue to conquer cancer."
As a Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence, Hoag will continue to lead the nation in testing and offering evidence-based therapies to improve patient care at Hoag and throughout the world, said Gary A. Ulaner, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.N.M, James & Pamela Muzzy Endowed Chair in Molecular Imaging and Therapy and director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy for the Hoag Family Cancer Institute.
"Over time, there will likely be improvements in second- and third-generation agents, which will make it important to develop more therapies," Dr. Ulaner said. "Here at Hoag, we are offering the same therapies that are being offered at Memorial Sloan Kettering and other leading cancer institutions worldwide. Patients are often relieved to learn that they have access to these therapies right here in Orange County."
The elite SNMMI designation comes on the heels of the publication of two important peer-reviewed studies coming out of Hoag about the potential for nuclear medicine to change the course of cancer care.
Dr. Ulaner recently published two papers that analyzed molecular imaging in prostate cancer, as well as a separate study studying the effectiveness of imaging in a new targeted breast cancer therapy. His studies appeared in the journals Radiology and Nature Communications, respectively.
"With philanthropic support from the community, Hoag has continuously prioritized providing the best patient care available. With these innovative research programs, Hoag is developing and delivering the future of patient care," said Dr. Ulaner.
Molecular medicine advanced earlier this year when the FDA approved the first targeted radioligand therapy for prostate cancer patients whose tumor cells contain a protein called prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). The therapy, known commercially as Pluvicto, is the first FDA-approved PSMA-targeted radiotherapy for metastatic prostate cancer.
Hoag's Molecular Imaging & Therapy program is the only program in Orange County to offer Pluvicto, as well as several similar radiotherapies that are currently in clinical trials for prostate and other cancers.
In addition to helping determine the effectiveness of Pluvicto, Dr. Ulaner explains that molecular medicine works like a lock and a key. Every cancer cell has a protein on its surface that can be thought of as a lock. Molecular agents designed to bind specifically to those locks are the key. Infused with radiation, those keys can either help detect or destroy the cancer cells wherever they are in the body, leaving neighboring healthy cells unharmed.
"This is a relatively new field," Ulaner said. "We are the only molecular imaging and therapy center in Orange County. We use molecular agents to help detect cancer and to treat cancer through radioactive molecules."
Hoag is offering ongoing clinical trials in molecular imaging and therapy for a number of cancer types. For more information, contact Hoag Family Cancer Institute at 949-7-CANCER.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today declared a third quarter dividend of 46 cents per share on common stock, payable September 10, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 16, 2022.
The Board also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred stock, payable September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 16, 2022.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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Queen to miss traditional royal garden party season
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II will miss the traditional royal garden party season, where she would normally meet with hundreds of people on the grounds of her residences in London and Edinburgh, palace officials said Thursday.
The 96-year-old monarch will be represented instead by other members of her family, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
Before the pandemic, the queen invited over 30,000 people each year to the gardens of Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The guests, who have all served their community in different ways, have the opportunity to speak with the queen and other royal family members at the parties.
The parties were set to return for the first time in three years starting next week.
The monarch has missed several major events this year and has been carrying out online engagements instead. She spent a night in the hospital in October and only conducted light duties for several months on her doctors’ orders.
In March the queen attended a service honoring the life of her late husband, Prince Philip.
She marked her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years on the throne — in February. Large-scale festivities to celebrate that milestone, including concerts and pageants, will take place later this month and in June.
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The naturally sweetened and green-tea caffeinated addition to FITAID Sports Recovery line promises to revolutionize energy drink industry
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LIFEAID Beverage Company has released a new line of clean performance energy drinks. The FITAID Energy® collection is the long awaited clean-caffeine addition to their original Sports Recovery product, FITAID®, boosted with 200mg of caffeine from green tea. The FITAID Energy + Sports Recovery blend is naturally sweetened with only 15 calories, no sucralose, no aspartame, no fillers, and no synthetic caffeine. Available in four electric flavors: Mango Sorbet, Peach Mandarin, Blackberry Pineapple, and an on-line exclusive Raspberry Hibiscus, FITAID contains no artificial flavors or colors.
"This is the evolution of energy. Energy 3.0," says LIFEAID Co-Founder and President, Aaron Hinde. "FITAID Energy is unlike any other energy drink on the market. Our clean caffeine from green tea helps fight your fitness fatigue and contains our original post-workout recovery blend which includes BCAAs, Turmeric, Electrolytes, Vitamins B, C, D3, E, and more. All of our hand-picked ingredients have met the highest supplement standards and remain vegan, non-gmo, and gluten-free. Coupled with no sucralose, no taurine, and no synthetic caffeine, FITAID Energy is the future of clean performance energy."
LIFEAID Beverage Company has long held itself to the highest standards of product design and formulation. The LIFEAID research and development team spent a year formulating an optimal blend of clean caffeine and quality supplements to give athletes an all-in-one solution without compromises. Each of the four flavors have a clean, crisp finish and avoid the synthetic aftertaste often associated with energy drinks.
"We started LIFEAID to disrupt the legacy of sodas and energy drinks already in the market. Over the years, we've started to see emerging energy drinks in retail. We didn't consider many of them necessarily healthy from their ingredient deck. Nearly all of them are artificially sweetened with sucralose or aspartame, which as we know kills your gut microbiome." says LIFEAID Co-Founder and CEO Orion Melehan.
FITAID Energy is available at the company's website, Lifeaidbevco.com, Amazon, and select retailers including, Vitamin Shoppe, Harris Teeter, HEB, HyVee, Circle K, Stop & Shop, Big Y, United Market Street, G & M Oil.
Melehan continues, "We embarked on a year-long endeavor of creating a superior product in terms of functionality, a clean ingredient deck with our naturally derived caffeine from green tea and lowered the calorie count to 15. We did this while staying within our brand guardrails to keep it naturally sweetened. I'm confident that you will love them as much as we do!"
About LIFEAID Beverage Co.
With a focus on great tasting, wellness enhancing, and functionally driven supplement products, LIFEAID Beverage Co. has become a trusted brand among athletes, health-conscience, and performance minded consumers. Headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, LIFEAID is home to premium performance products and passionate people. Their portfolio of better-for-you supplements contains both ready to drink and powdered mix blends including FITAID, FOCUSAID, IMMUNITYAID, DREAMAID, PARTYAID, and now FITAID Energy + Sports Recovery. Visit lifeaidbevco.com to learn more.
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Abortion foes, supporters map next moves after Roe reversal
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) — Americans were taking stock a day after the Supreme Court overturned a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion, as states began implementing bans and supporters and foes of abortion rights mapped out their next moves.
The depth of emotion unleashed by Friday’s decision led to protests and prayer vigils across the country, with Arizona lawmakers even hiding in a basement for a time while police fired tear gas into a crowd.
In Charleston, West Virginia, at least 200 abortion supporters gathered Friday night for a candlelight vigil in front of the federal courthouse after the state’s last abortion clinic was forced to cancel all of its appointments.
Katie Quinonez, executive director of Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, told the crowd she threw threw her phone against the wall of her office when she learned that Roe v. Wade had been overturned after almost 50 years. Her staff called 70 patients scheduled over the next month “to tell them that their abortion was cancelled and we would have to send them out of state, and that was it.”
Quinonez vowed that the fight for abortion rights will continue: “This is not the end whatsoever. ... Tonight we mourn, we rage. Tomorrow we get to work.”
In Arizona, thousands of demonstrators — split between those who support and oppose abortion rights — gathered outside the state Capitol on Friday night. Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-abortion demonstrators who banged on the glass doors of the Senate building, and lawmakers, rushing to complete their 2022 session, huddled briefly in a basement.
Clinics in Arizona stopped performing abortions after the decision, as did those in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Women considering abortions already had been dealing with a near-complete ban in Oklahoma and a prohibition after roughly six weeks in Texas.
In Ohio, a ban on most abortions from the first detectable fetal heartbeat became law when a federal judge dissolved an injunction that had kept the measure on hold for nearly three years. Another law with narrow exceptions was was triggered by the ruling in Utah and went into effect.
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, which was at the center of the case before the Supreme Court, continued to see patients Friday. Outside, men used a bullhorn to tell people inside that they would burn in hell. Clinic escorts wearing colorful vests used large speakers to blast Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” at the protesters.
The ruling is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, and people on both sides of the issue predicted the fight would continue.
In Minnesota, where abortion remains legal, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to help shield people seeking or providing abortions in his state from facing legal consequences in other states. In neighboring South and North Dakota, the Supreme Court ruling triggered, respectively, an immediate abortion ban and one that takes effect in 30 days.
Walz also has vowed to reject requests to extradite anyone accused of committing acts related to reproductive health care that are not criminal offenses in Minnesota.
“My office has been and will continue to be a firewall against legislation that would reverse reproductive freedom,” he said.
In Fargo, North Dakota, the the state’s sole abortion provider plans to move across the river to Minnesota. Red River Women’s Clinic owner Tammi Kromenaker said Saturday that she has secured a location in Moorhead but gave no further details.
Thirteen states, mainly in the South and Midwest, already had laws to ban abortion in the event Roe was overturned. Another half-dozen states have near-total bans or prohibitions after 6 weeks, before many women know they are pregnant.
In roughly a half-dozen other states, including West Virginia and Wisconsin, the fight will be over dormant abortion bans that were enacted before Roe was decided in 1973 or new proposals to sharply limit when abortions can be performed.
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers told The Associated Press on Saturday that he will support legal action to overturn a 173-year-old state abortion ban. He also said he would not appoint district attorneys who would enforce the law, and would commute prison sentences for anyone convicted under it.
“We’re looking at everything,” he said.
Four years after winning election by a narrow margin, Evers said he believes this issue will energize independents and he hopes to translate anger over Roe’s demise into votes this fall.
“Any time you take half the people in Wisconsin and make them second-class citizens, I have to believe there’s going to be a reaction to that,” Evers said.
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Bauer reported from Madison, Wisconsin. Associate Press reporters Dave Kolpack in Minneapolis and Tammy Webber in Fenton, Michigan, contributed to this story.
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The BOS0614 Targets Burgeoning Mobile Gaming and E-sports Market
BROMONT, QC and SAN JOSE, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the mobile gaming market poised for explosive growth, in particular E-sports, many semiconductor companies are racing to introduce the latest technologies to improve player experience.
As the demand for digital entertainment grows – particularly smartphone games –Boréas Technologies, a pioneer in ultra-low-power high definition (HD) piezo haptic semiconductors, has announced the release of the BOS0614, a four-channel Piezo Haptic Driver with integrated sensing. The BOS0614 is based on Boréas' patented CapDrive™ technology, which brings HD Haptic feedback and integrated force sensing to the smallest devices, while reducing power consumption.
The BOS0614 gives mobile gamers a competitive edge with its ultra-low latency. The technology also blends customizable haptics and force sensing, which translates into more immersive experiences.
The BOS0614 enters the market at an opportune time as mobile gaming is expected to hit USD $64 billion by 2026. Meanwhile, the global E-sports market is expected to reach USD $3.5 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 21.3% CAGR. With this growth comes many key players in the market, including semiconductor giant Qualcomm, that are developing technologies that fuel immersive mobile gaming experiences.
"With the important E-sports growth we've seen in the last few years, phone OEMs are looking at ways to improve the gaming experience on smartphones," said Simon Chaput, CEO of Boréas, the first company to combine haptics with sensing technology. "Our latest technology, the BOS0614, allows OEMs to add gaming trigger buttons that improve the gamer performance. With touch sampling rate support up to 10 kHz, the gamer intent is transmitted to the game in less than 100 us - an improvement of more than 20X in input latency. Furthermore, the BOS0614 delivers low-latency customizable haptic feedback to each button to create the most immersive mobile gaming experience. The BOS0614 enables the kind of experience only the PlayStation 5 console controller was able to create before, but on a smartphone."
- Four-Channel 60 V CapDrive™ Piezo Driver
- High Resolution Force Sensing
- 10 kSps Force Sampling Rate
- 100 μs Detection Latency
- Zero Power Sensing for Wake-up
- I3C/I2C digital communication interface
- Deep FIFO
- Waveform Synthesizer (WFS)
- Small Solution Footprint
Boréas will provide demos of the BOS0614 during the Sensors Converge conference in San Jose, CA, June 27-29, booth #1548.
Named a top semiconductor company to watch in the EE Times Silicon 100, Boréas Technologies Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company commercializing product-differentiating piezo IC platforms in consumer and industrial markets. With origins in research conducted at Harvard University, Boréas was founded in 2016 in Bromont, Québec. Its proprietary CapDrive™ technology platform—on which the company's ICs are based—is ideal for resource-constrained devices such as PC trackpads, smartwatches and fitness trackers, smartphones and gaming phones, game controllers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The Boréas logo is a registered trademark, and CapDrive is a trademark of Boréas Technologies Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
CONTACT: Neal Leavitt, Leavitt Communications, 760-639-2900, neal@leavcom.com
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Company's State-of-the-Art Network to Reach Over 300,000 Potential Customers in North Carolina by End of 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will build a significant portion of its planned fiber optics network in North Carolina, where it expects to deliver, by end of 2023, over 300,000 new fiber passings in portions of more than 30 counties in the first phase of construction in the state. Brightspeed further plans an additional 500,000 fiber passings in subsequent years of its network transformation initiative, for a total of up to 800,000 fiber-enabled locations across its North Carolina footprint.
North Carolina is one of 20 states that will comprise Brightspeed's operating territory, spanning mainly rural and suburban regions of the country. Brightspeed plans to invest at least $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been deployed. The company will initially be comprised of the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO). The parties expect to obtain regulatory approvals in the third quarter of this year, and to close the transaction in early fourth quarter.
"Brightspeed is based in North Carolina, so it is especially meaningful to share the initial fiber build specifics for our home state," said Tom Maguire, Chief Operating Officer of Brightspeed. "High-quality broadband has never been more important, whether for work, education, telemedicine, entertainment, or simply staying connected. We are thrilled for the opportunity to bring the capabilities of our fiber network to customers in so many North Carolina communities."
Brightspeed plans to bring faster, more reliable Internet and Wi-Fi initially to over 300,000 residential and business locations over the next 18 months in markets within the Greenville/New Bern, Raleigh/Durham, and Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem areas, among others. These new locations will augment the over 60,000 existing fiber passings that Brightspeed will assume upon the close of the transaction between the Apollo funds and Lumen.
Brightspeed's 2022 and 2023 build plans cover portions of the following counties: Alamance, Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chatham, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hoke, Lenoir, Martin, Moore, Nash, Onslow, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Randolph, Rockingham, Sampson, Vance, and Wilson.
"In addition to our initial build plans, we have been working to evaluate areas for consideration for North Carolina's GREAT and CAB grants," Maguire continued. "We are impressed by the transparency and effectiveness of the state's grant program and look forward to participating in a major way to bring even more fiber-based internet access to those who will benefit most."
"High-speed internet access is essential for people to live, learn, access health care, and grow their businesses," said Governor Roy Cooper. "Brightspeed's fiber network will help us get more North Carolinians connected and bridge the digital divide."
Brightspeed also recently announced that it has commenced design and preparations for the first deployment in North Carolina, pioneering its next-generation, gig-speed FTTP architecture in collaboration with a roster of blue-chip technology vendors.
Information regarding Brightspeed's other state-specific network build plans will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Italian luxury brand BVLGARI will open an exclusive virtual world on ZEPETO, Asia's biggest metaverse platform. Running from August 31, 2022, it will include a pop-up store "BVLGARI SUNSET IN JEJU" and provide visitors with online and offline experiences.
The pop-up store and a café, physically located in Parnas Hotel Jeju are virtually created in BVLGARI ZEPETO World so visitors can experience and have fun without visiting the real location. BVLGARI ZEPETO World showcases 2022 BVLGARI Resort Collection inspired by the summer sky with hues of gold and warm apricot in Eden, and visitors can enjoy desserts and beverages at "BVLGARI SUNSET IN JEJU", an epitome of the brand's identity.
In particular, the virtual world has added some fun elements for its users. For instance, when visitors complete a quest, they will receive BVLGARI Resort Collection and signature accessory pieces and dress their avatars. Users can experience the brand by dressing their avatars with iconic B.zero1, Divas' Dream and Serpenti collection pieces.
In addition, Blackpink Lisa, the brand's global ambassador, will host a virtual live event on August 31, which is already receiving a lot of attention. Her avatar will enjoy various interactive experiences with fans on the virtual BVLGARI world including taking selfies.
ZEPETO, a metaverse platform run by Naver Z, has more than 320 million users in the world since its launch in August 2018. 80% of users are teenagers, as such, the platform is cementing its position as a popular playground for global generation Z in the era of metaverse.
BVLGARI
BVLGARI, founded in Rome in 1884, is a contemporary Italian luxury brand with 138 years of heritage. The brand's modern and bold designs as well as exquisite craftmanship have earned the brand global fame and popularity. BVLGARI is well known for its iconic bold design and use of color combinations, which makes its creations distinctive and show eternal beauty. BVLGARI is at the forefront of design innovation and its style is defined by voluptuous shapes, sinuous lines and inspirations from the Ancient Rome and Greek art and architecture. BVLGARI has an extensive portfolio of products and services ranging from the high quality jewels and watches to accessories, perfumes and hotels. The brand sells in boutiques in high-end shopping streets and an exclusive network of stores and hotels around the world.
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Convenient Online Learning Enables Therapists to Bring Their Practice to the Next Level
BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Resources, Inc., a leading continuing education provider for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, is adding to the company's robust online, on-demand course catalog with: Ambulation, Activity and AFOs: Addressing the Ankle to Improve Gait and Function-ONLINE.
Taught by Amanda Hall, PT, MPT, PCS, an engaging instructor and experienced therapist who developed a framework of pediatric and neuro ankle intervention, Hall provides helpful instruction to increase treatment repertoires for the foot and ankle for both pediatric and adult patients with neurological, developmental and/or orthopedic diagnoses.
The online course, which is now available through ERI's website, was previously recorded during a live webinar and can now be taken from the convenience of home or office. Here's what one therapist has said about Ambulation, Activity and AFOs: Addressing the Ankle to Improve Gait and Function:
Amanda is wonderful. She clearly is passionate about "foot core" and applying it to physical therapy practice. She uses both research and her own personal experiences to explain concepts. One thing I found particularly helpful is applying concepts to interventions you can use in clinic next week following the course. She also has an extensive knowledge of orthotics, casting and equipment overall. I truly believe whether you're a seasoned therapist or new grad you will find some gems to take away to add to your toolbox. This course was amazing!" – Elizabeth K., PT from Connecticut
ERI is offering Ambulation, Activity and AFOs: Addressing the Ankle to Improve Gait and Function-ONLINE for $299/person. Registration includes access to the course and all downloadable handout materials for one year, earning 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs) upon completion. Participants who register before October 3, 2022 can SAVE $30 off registration with coupon code HALLONLINE30 at check-out.
Education Resources, Inc. (ERI) is an accredited provider of continuing education that helps PTs, OTs, and SLPs transform the lives of their patients. Peruse ERI's complete list of online, live webinar and in-person courses. Visit www.educationresourcesinc.com or call 800-487-6530 for more information.
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Edwards scores 49 as Timberwolves hold off Spurs, 127-121
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards set a career high with 49 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves hung on for a 127-121 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards’ big output came on 16-of-28 shooting and 6 of 14 from 3-point range. He found multiple ways to score, including a highlight-reel dunk and a game-high 11 free throws. Keldon Johnson had 20 points to lead San Antonio, and Devin Vassell scored 18. Eight players scored in double figures for the Spurs. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/07/edwards-scores-49-as-timberwolves-hold-off-spurs-127-121/ | 2022-04-08T05:30:42Z |
10 types of mortgage loans, explained
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10 types of mortgage loans, explained
The vast majority of homebuyers don’t have the funds to pay for a home outright—which means millions of mortgages are being paid off in monthly installments. With the American homeownership rate at 65.5% in the fourth quarter of 2021, the mortgage industry is big business: But not all mortgage loans are created equal.
Real estate platform ZeroDown compiled a list of 10 types of mortgage loans, using information from mortgage providers, government agencies, and real estate news outlets.
The lowest mortgage often rates go to borrowers with the best credit history, the highest down payments (20% of the purchase price or more, commonly), and the lowest debt-to-income ratios. For everyone else—most of whom put down between 6% and 7%, the federal government has a number of programs to assist with mortgage lending: the Federal National Mortgage Association, or Fannie Mae; the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or Freddie Mac; and the Government National Mortgage Association, or Ginnie Mae. These federally backed mortgages can help lower-income borrowers who may have a more modest down payment or less-than-stellar credit record buy homes.
The forthcoming list serves as an explainer of the pros and cons of various mortgage options.
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Conventional loan
Conventional loans aren’t secured by government agencies and may encompass other loans on this list. Most other loans fall into one of two conventional loan categories: conforming (with lending rules set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) and non-conforming (with features set by the lender that operate outside of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines).
Interest rate charges vary according to each borrower’s specific credit score and debt-to-income ratio, but the rate on a conventional loan is generally better suited for those with credit scores above 680 who can take advantage of lower interest rates and monthly payments. Alternatively, FHA loans may be well-suited for those with credit scores below 680.
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Jumbo loan
With the surge in housing prices, many buyers need mortgage amounts larger than the limit of $647,200 that applies to most conventional loans (up to $970,800 in especially high-priced areas).
Buyers and owners who want to refinance an upscale property will have to find the aptly named “jumbo loan.” Not all lending companies will offer jumbo mortgages, but those who do often reserve them for the wealthiest customers. Lenders aren’t selling these loans to government agencies, and will often be stricter on the qualifications a borrower must meet. But like conventional loans, jumbos are usually offered with either a fixed or adjustable interest rate.
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Fixed-rate mortgage
Some mortgages come with a fixed-rate loan, which entails a static interest rate throughout the term of the loan.
Many varieties of mortgages are offered at a fixed rate. Especially when prevailing interest rates are relatively low, borrowers benefit by locking in a rate for the length of the loan and relying on a predictable bill due each month.
Homeowners holding fixed-rate mortgages have the option to refinance should rates drop.
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Adjustable-rate mortgage
The adjustable-rate mortgage became popular in the ‘70s when interest rates were relatively high.
ARMs initially may carry a lower interest charge than prevailing fixed rates. Over the years, rules on how lenders can prudently make these adjustable mortgages have been developed.
Offered with an initial, fixed-rate period, ARMs can be set for one, five, seven, or 10 years. Known by their numerical values, such as “5/1,” the first number indicates how long the fixed rate is for; the second refers to how often the rate can change after the initial period. A 5/1 ARM holds a rate steady for five years with subsequent variations every year.
If borrowers think it’s likely they’ll be moving again after a certain number of years, they can take an ARM with the initial fixed-rate period matching their anticipated stay.
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FHA loan
Federal Housing Administration mortgages are under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Offered to spur homeownership, borrowers with credit scores too low to qualify for a conventional loan may be eligible for an FHA mortgage, which can be had with just a 3.5% down payment.
If the borrower defaults on an FHA loan, the government will step in to pay off a lender, so there are rules designed to avoid that possibility. That might mean a more stringent appraisal to ensure a home meets safety standards. Limits on loan size also apply.
Because FHA loans are viewed as riskier, they carry an extra charge for insurance that will pay the lender in the event the home goes into foreclosure. The Mortgage Bankers Association in March 2022 warned that high housing prices and rates are making purchasing a home with an FHA loan more difficult.
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USDA loan
The Department of Agriculture, the agency that lends to farmers and inspects the meat we buy at the grocery store, is also in the mortgage business. The USDA wants to promote homeownership in rural areas, so it backs loans on homes. USDA mortgages don’t require a down payment and are offered at competitive, low rates.
Some outer ring suburbs lie in qualifying areas; buyers can input an address on the USDA site to see if a home is eligible. Banks and lending firms offering USDA-backed loans are also identified on the site.
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VA loan
VA loans, available to qualified active-service military members, veterans, and surviving spouses, are available with no down payment, lower rates than on conventional loans, and limited closing costs.
If you’re a qualifying borrower, it’s worthwhile to check out the offerings with a lending firm that extends VA mortgages. First-time and repeat homebuyers can use a VA mortgage to purchase. Just as with a conventional mortgage, VA lenders establish mortgage limits based on debt-to-income ratios.
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Balloon mortgage
Balloon mortgages are aptly named: Like blowing small, steady breaths into a balloon, borrowers pay consistent monthly payments until the end of a certain term followed by a “pop” as a final, large amount comes due that pays off the entire loan balance.
These loans are deemed “non-qualified,” a concept developed by the federal government in the wake of the foreclosure crisis in 2008. With a qualified loan, a lender must make a reasonable assessment of whether a borrower will have the funds to reliably pay back the loan. These loans are not readily offered and can be extremely risky for buyers.
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Piggyback loan
With conventional loans, buyers who have down payments of less than 20% pay for private mortgage insurance. PMI adds a charge to the monthly mortgage bill, depending on the loan amount and borrower profile.
An alternative is to take two mortgages: one main mortgage in the amount of 80% of the purchase price, and a second for whatever sum a borrower needs to make a 20% down payment. A borrower should carefully compare costs between adding PMI or taking a piggyback, as savings might not be there. Piggyback loans are also “non-qualified” mortgages, meaning they aren’t widely available or sanctioned by government mortgage agencies.
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Home improvement loan
In a sellers’ market where many buyers bid against each other, the only type of home that languishes is a run-down fixer-upper.
Buyers need time if they wish to secure an FHA 203k, or home-improvement mortgage, which bundles repair costs and purchase funds into one loan. The rehab costs to make the home livable have to exceed $5,000 for a property to be eligible.
FHA 203k loans are like regular FHA mortgages in that they are offered at fixed and adjustable rates and can’t exceed regular FHA limits. The process of obtaining the 203k can be lengthy, with contractor estimates and designs procured before funding.
This story originally appeared on ZeroDown
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The virtual ABAC Young Writers Conference will take place on June 25.
TIFTON — Spaces continue to be available for the virtual Young Writers Conference from 9 a.m.-noon on June 25 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The event is sponsored by the English and Communication Department.
Wendy Harrison, department chair for English and Communication at ABAC, said the conference is open to ninth-grade students through college students. There is no charge for the conference, but participants must register at https://link.abac.edu/YWC2022.
“The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Your South, Your Story,’ and workshops this year will focus on ‘Reading Like a Writer,’ ‘Publishing Dos and Don’ts,’ and ‘World-Building,’ in which students will create their own worlds in writing,” Harrison said. “Workshops will be led by ABAC faculty, who are themselves published writers and can offer both practical and technical advice to student writers.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to offer this conference virtually because students who may not have the time or means to travel to Tifton will have the chance to attend.”
Full-time ABAC students and those students who will be full-time at ABAC in the fall term can qualify to receive scholarship support toward their ABAC tuition.
For more information about the conference, contact Harrison at wharrison@abac.edu or (229) 391-4962.
The Department of English and Communication at ABAC offers a bachelor’s degree in Writing and Communication. Anyone interested in more information about ABAC’s Writing and Communication degree can visit the ABAC website at https://catalog.abac.edu/programs/BS-WRCOM.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Wells Fargo & Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s minister for gender equality and children’s issues called the country’s record low births and plunging population a national crisis and blamed “indifference and ignorance” in the male-dominated Japanese parliament.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Seiko Noda said the steadily dwindling number of children born in Japan was an existential threat, saying the nation won’t have enough troops, police or firefighters in coming decades if it continues. The number of newborns last year was a record low 810,000, down from 2.7 million just after the end of World War II, she said.
“People say that children are a national treasure. … They say that women are important for gender equality. But they are just talking,” Noda, 61, told the AP in a Cabinet office in downtown Tokyo’s government complex. “The politics of Japan will not move unless (the problems of children and women) are made visible.”
She said there are a variety of reasons for the low birthrate, persistent gender bias and population decline in Japan, “but being in the parliament, I especially feel that there is indifference and ignorance.”
Japan is the world’s third biggest economy, a powerful democracy and a major U.S. ally, but the government has struggled to make society more inclusive for children, women and minorities. There are deep concerns, both within Japan and abroad, about how the country will reverse what critics call a deep-seated history of male chauvinism that has contributed to the low birthrate.
The gap between men and women in Japan is one of the world’s worst. It ranked 116th in a 146-nation survey by the World Economic Forum for 2022, which measured progress toward equality based on economic and political participation, as well as education, health and other opportunities for women.
“Japan has fallen behind because other countries have been changing faster,” said Chizuko Ueno, a University of Tokyo professor of feminist studies, referring to Japan’s gender gap. “Past governments have neglected the problem.”
Because of outdated social and legal systems surrounding family issues, younger Japanese are increasingly reluctant to get married and have children, contributing to the low birthrate and shrinking population, said Noda. She has served in parliament since 1993 and expressed her ambition to be Japan’s first female prime minister.
Noda criticized a law requiring married couples to choose one family name — 90% of the time it is the women who change their surnames — saying it’s the only such legislation in the world.
“In Japan, women are underestimated in many ways,” said Noda, who is one of only two women in the 20-member Cabinet. “I just want women to be on equal footing with men. But we are not there yet, and the further advancement of women still has to wait.”
The more powerful lower house of Japan’s two-chamber parliament is more than 90% “people who do not menstruate, do not get pregnant and cannot breastfeed,” Noda said.
The lack of female representation is often referred to as “democracy without women.”
A quota system could help increase the number of female candidates for political office, Noda said. Male lawmakers have criticized her proposal, saying women should be judged by their abilities.
“That made me think that there are men who lack the ability” to be candidates, she said. But during the candidate selection process, “men can just be men, and I guess, for them, just being male can be considered their ability.”
Noda graduated from Sophia University in Tokyo and worked at the prestigious Imperial Hotel in Tokyo before she entered politics, succeeding her grandfather, who was a parliamentarian in central Japan’s Gifu prefecture.
Noda had her first and only child, who is disabled, at age 50 after fertility treatments. She supports same-sex marriage and acceptance of sexual diversity.
She has many liberal supporters, calling herself “an endangered species” in her conservative Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan with little interruption since the end of the war.
Noda said she is frequently “bashed” by conservatives in the party, but also by women’s rights activists, who don’t see her as an authentic feminist.
Without the help of powerful male lawmakers in the party, Noda might not have come this far, Chiyako Sato, a Mainichi newspaper editorial writer, said in a recent article.
Comparing Noda and her ultra-conservative, hawkish female rival lawmaker, Sanae Takaichi, Sato said that despite their different political views, the women share some similarities. “Perhaps they had no other way but to win powerful male lawmakers’ backing to advance in the Liberal Democratic Party at a time when women are not considered full-fledged humans.”
One big problem, Noda said, is that Japan’s Self Defense Force has had trouble getting enough troops because of the shrinking younger population. She said there’s also not enough attention paid to what the dwindling numbers will mean for police and firefighters, who rely on young recruits.
To try to address the problems, she has created a new government agency dedicated to children, set to be launched next year.
Younger male politicians in recent years have become more open to gender equality, partly a reflection of the growing number of children who are being raised by working couples, Noda said.
But many male lawmakers, she said, think that issues related to families, gender and population don’t concern them, and are reluctant to get involved.
“The policies have been made as if there were no women or children,” she said. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/the-ap-interview-japan-minister-says-women-underestimated/ | 2022-07-27T18:00:32Z |
With Mbappé staying, PSG lays first brick in rebuilding
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Kylian Mbappé’s decision to reject Real Madrid and commit to Paris Saint-Germain for three more seasons marks the start of a large rebuilding project at the French league champion. After more than a decade of repeated failures in Europe’s top competition, club officials hope that Mbappé staying will finally lead to the conquest of the Champions League title. Things will change in a big way in Paris, with a new coach and a new sporting director likely to be appointed in the coming days or weeks. New players will also join this summer to help finalize a project that will be centered around the World Cup-winning forward. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/23/with-mbappe-staying-psg-lays-first-brick-in-rebuilding/ | 2022-05-23T13:21:52Z |
FOLKSTON — The campaign to shut down the Folkston ICE Processing Center was alerted to an urgent issue regarding the launch of a hunger strike by immigrants imprisoned at FIPC, a GEO Group operated for-profit detention facility, while their immigration status goes through courts.
At a protest launching the campaign to Shut Down FIPC, protesters spoke and chanted alongside dozens of people detained at FIPC who had successfully resisted the attempts of GEO guards threatening them with tear gas to force them out of the yard and back inside the ICE facility as the protest approached.
From behind two chain link fences, the people in the yard shouted to the protesters gathered on the dirt road outside the detention center. They reported that guards had physically assaulted people for speaking out about insufficient and spoiled food. They also reported that many had been waiting for more than eight months for a decision or even a next step in their legal process, and that they wanted to be with their families, their loved ones, their children.
The hunger strike began Monday when two people who allegedly tried to keep the door open to the prison yard on the day of the protest were sent to solitary confinement. Starting at lunch, the entire B4 unit of almost 60 people refused to eat any food. Their demands are that the people in solitary confinement are released and that people don’t languish in detention while they fight their cases or after they have already been deported.
“This hunger strike is being carried out to protest abuse, human rights violations, excessive delays in legal proceedings and retaliation many are facing for speaking out about their conditions,” campaign organizer Nat Villasana said.
In retaliation for speaking out on Saturday, GEO Group has also reportedly disabled video tablets in B4. One person reported that the phone lines were cut off.
“We have been told that while in isolation, they are only served one meal a day, spoiled milk is the only thing provided for breakfast, and they are only let out once a day for time to shower,” Villasana said.
The hunger strike is taking place at the same time as the campaign to Shut Down FIPC ramps up. During a protest rally, several detained immigrants spoke from behind the fenced-in facility and shared their stories with campaign organizers.
The campaign to Shut Down FIPC was launched to demand a halt to federal plans to expand Folkston prison into the nation’s largest detention center for immigrants. This move comes after Charlton County and private prison giant GEO Group reached a deal in December 2021 to expand the existing facility by 1,800 beds to a record 3,000 total, making it the largest immigrant detention facility in the country. The deal was made as a prior contract was set to expire, and cannot take effect without a separate agreement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If filled, the prison’s population including staff would rival the city of Folkston’s population of 6,000 residents.
“We are also calling on Sens. Ossoff and Warnock to listen to their constituents and speak out against the FIPC expansion into the biggest ICE detention center in the country,” campaign organizer Natalie Villasana said. “Instead of fighting for immigrant rights, Warnock opposed Biden’s intention to end Title 42, the Trump-era restriction that Biden has used to deport millions of people at the border. We demand that Warnock denounce anti-immigrant policies and corporate deals like the FIPC expansion that furthers the suffering of immigrants in Georgia.”
Protesters say there is already a record of human rights abuses in Georgia’s ICE facilities. Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin has the highest number of COVID-19 deaths of any detention center in the country. Additionally, President Biden was forced to take action to close Irwin County Detention Center after a nurse whistleblower exposed dozens of medical abuses — including forced sterilizations — carried out against immigrant women detained in the facility. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/protests-at-ice-detention-center-mount-as-expansion-plans-move-forward/article_6c8cf39c-c25c-11ec-be63-8bbf37990359.html | 2022-04-23T21:06:07Z |
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. (WRIC) — Members of a Virginia family were convicted and found guilty of using coercive measures to hold a woman against her will and work under unbearable conditions in their home for more than 12 years.
Zahida Aman, 80, and two of her sons, Mohammed Naumann Chaudhri, 54, and Mohammed Rehan Chaudhri, 48, were all convicted on charges pertaining to forced labor.
Nexstar’s WRIC previously reported on the family’s 2019 indictment, which alleged that the family members “conspired to force” a woman to clean their home — in Midlothian, Virginia — and provide services from March 2002 until August 2014.
The Department of Justice said the victim, who is originally from Pakistan, had married one of Aman’s sons — a brother of Naumann Chaudhri and Rehan Chaudhri, who was not identified in court records — through an arranged marriage in 2002, and thereafter lived in the family’s home. Over the next 12 years, she was forced to perform domestic services, such as cleaning the home, painting the house and mowing the lawn, all while under the coercion of physical, verbal and psychological abuse.
“The defendants exploited the victim’s trust and inflicted cruel and inhumane physical and mental abuse on her, all so they could keep her working in their home as their domestic servant,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. “Human trafficking is a disgraceful and unacceptable crime.”
In addition to forced labor, Justice Department records say the defendants locked the victim out of the home for hours on one occasion, but when she tried to run away, they would forcibly bring her back to the house. The three also confiscated the victim’s immigration documents, lied to her about her immigration status, threatened her with deportation and restricted her ability to talk with anyone outside or inside of the home.
The three family members also limited the victim’s interactions with her four children, and on at least one occasion, required some of the children to abuse their mother. The defendants told school officials the children’s parents lived out of state, and made themselves the primary guardians.
The Convictions
- Zahida Aman: Convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor, forced labor, and document servitude
- Mohammed Naumann Chaudhri: Convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor
- Mohammed Rehan Chaudhri: Convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor and forced labor
“The defendants exploited someone who should have been a loved family member to force her to work in their home for over 14 years,” said U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Forced labor, the modern-day equivalent of slavery, has no place in our country or district, and we will stop at nothing to prosecute those that commit these or similar crimes.”
Aman and Mohammed Rehan Chaudhri face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Mohammad Nauman Chaudhri faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison.
According to state documents, the victim’s husband was not charged. | https://cw33.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/modern-day-equivalent-of-slavery-family-members-put-woman-into-forced-labor-for-12-years-doj-says/ | 2022-05-14T20:06:06Z |
New Products from Herman Miller, Geiger, Knoll, KnollTextiles, Maharam, Muuto, and naughtone June 13-15 in Chicago
ZEELAND, Mich., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN), a global leader in design, is hosting the company's first Design Days with product launches, exhibits, and events across its brands from June 13-15, 2022 at the company's Fulton Market showrooms in Chicago, Illinois.
"The launch of MillerKnoll Design days underscores how we are doing things differently as a collective of dynamic brands and driving meaningful change within our industry," said Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll. "With more than a dozen new launches for the workplace and home, the results are clear. We are leveraging sustainable production processes, global operations, and design teams across our brands to remake modern for the 21st century. In partnership with our newly launched MillerKnoll dealer network, our cross-brand sales team is proud to welcome customers to our showrooms and retail space on Fulton Market."
As one of the early anchor tenants, MillerKnoll helped shape Fulton Market into a design destination. Today, the company's collective of brands comes together in 70,000 combined square feet of showroom and retail space across locations at 1100 and 811 West Fulton Market. Driven by complementary problem-solving philosophies, the research, insights, and products of MillerKnoll are on display and ready to help customers solve relevant questions around the future of work and home.
"We are excited to bring the brands in the MillerKnoll collective together with special events for our dealers, customers, and design partners," said MillerKnoll Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Tim Straker. "Throughout Design Days, we will share insights and debut products customers want and need to solve problems or create opportunities in their spaces. Our customer will always be first. That's why we're disrupting the industry to provide customers with more choices and more innovative design."
811 West Fulton is home to three floors of showrooms featuring Knoll, Muuto, DatesWeiser, KnollTextiles, and Spinneybeck|Filzfelt. 1100 West Fulton houses four floors of showrooms featuring Herman Miller, Geiger, DatesWeiser, HAY, Maharam, naughtone, and MAARS, as well as a ground-level retail floor featuring Design Within Reach, HAY, and a Herman Miller seating store.
The company will host events and exhibits throughout Design Days to debut products, provide engaging programs, and inspire the design community and its clients. Highlights include:
Knoll is launching a new performance seating collaboration with industrial designer Marc Newson and a new collection by Dan Grabowski, designed primarily for private offices but also for the shared spaces that often adjoin them. In addition, Knoll will showcase enhancements to Antenna Workspaces, which captures the energy of people coming together with the best technology, furniture, and spaces for their work.
KnollTextiles is celebrating its 75th anniversary by introducing The Heritage Collection: eight archive-inspired textiles that continue to evolve the modernist tradition by combining the best archival design with next-generation technology. KnollTextiles will preview the collection along with an exhibit of corresponding archival fabrics and a display of its performance-oriented Focus and Pattern Play Collections.
Muuto is sharing their latest perspectives on Scandinavian design and presenting a series of new designs for the evolving needs of the modern workspace, hospitality settings, and educational institutions, including the new Linear System Series, a new Linear Steel Outdoor Chair, and the Connect Soft Modular Sofa. In addition, Muuto is previewing some of their fall designs: The Oslo Lounge Chair, the Fiber Conference Chair, and the Sketch Toolbox made with 91% recycled plastic for a nomadic work life.
Herman Miller is launching an office chair with celebrated design team Studio 7.5. It is the newest seating collaboration between Herman Miller and Studio 7.5 since the groundbreaking Cosm Chair. In addition, Herman Miller will showcase the re-issue of the Nelson Cube sofa and offer a pop-up exhibit, "Herman Miller: A Way of Living," which features the brand's unique point-of-view brought to life with objects curated from its vast archives.
Maharam will preview over twenty new and upcoming textiles from the Maharam Design Studio, Scholten & Baijings, Paul Smith, and their newest collaborator, Bertjan Pot. The textiles will be presented on the architectural installation Frame Structures designed by longtime Maharam collaborator Neil Logan.
Geiger is launching a revolutionary, leather wrap sit-to-stand desk. With an elegant design and four rising legs, this desk includes drawers lined with beautiful wool from FilzFelt. It is the latest example of how MillerKnoll can leverage materials and talent across its portfolio. In addition, Geiger is expanding its leading case goods collection with additional solutions for executive offices, meeting, and huddle rooms.
naughtone will debut a collection of new modern furniture pieces, each positioned to be simply familiar and fundamentally versatile. From the playful colors of the Penny Stool to the curving lines of the Sweep Table, to the wide lineup of tables in the Tier Collection, the team is excited to show the latest product endeavors moving the brand closer towards sustainable circularity.
Within the two showrooms, DatesWeiser showcases conference room solutions with refined materials and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt demonstrates how to design welcoming spaces with architectural acoustic materials.
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. MillerKnoll includes Herman Miller and Knoll, plus Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman Leather, Fully, Geiger, HAY, Holly Hunt, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, Muuto, naughtone, and Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. MillerKnoll is an unparalleled platform that redefines modern for the 21st century by building a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
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COTONOU, Benin (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday pledged security cooperation and support to Benin as it fights rising threats of extremism, as well as investments in education and a cultural center for the West African nation.
Macron made the pledges after meeting with Benin President Patrice Talon as part of a three-country tour to improve relations with nations in west and central Africa. Benin is Macron’s second leg of the journey after visiting Cameroon. He next heads to Guinea-Bissau.
“France promises support in air, intelligence and equipment as well as training for the defense and security forces of Benin,” said Macron in a press conference alongside Talon. “We are also going to meet Benin’s needs in terms of equipment and help the country to structure how it arms its army.”
Benin and neighboring Togo have suffered deadly recent extremist attacks, and are seeing increased risk of violence from al-Qaida and Islamic State-linked groups who are spreading further south from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
As France withdraws from Mali, it is restructuring its deployment of troops.
Macron promised to follow the needs of the African states “to fight against terrorism and come in to support in terms of training, equipment, and accompaniment.”
Macron also announced investments by France in education and culture in Benin, where more than a dozen artifacts were returned in 2021 after being looted by French colonial forces in 1892. The two had earlier visited the returned works of the royal treasures of Abomey.
Talon lauded the support from France, which will also include increased educational funding, and said the two countries would also develop an artistic center in Cotonou. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/france-pledges-more-security-education-support-to-benin/ | 2022-07-28T08:06:12Z |
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday defended the decision to hold an annual march that celebrates Israel’s takeover of east Jerusalem and was marked by violence and anti-Palestinian racism.
Authorities called up thousands of police, forcibly cleared out Palestinians and risked another war with the Islamic militant group Hamas to ensure that tens of thousands of mostly right-wing Israelis could parade through a dense Palestinian neighborhood and hundreds could visit a bitterly contested holy site.
Israel had changed the route at the last minute during last year’s march, at a time of soaring tensions over violence at the holy site and attempts by settlers to remove dozens of Palestinian families from their homes in east Jerusalem.
Hamas still fired rockets, and an 11-day Gaza war ensued.
Israel avoided that scenario this year and allowed the parade to take its traditional route through the heart of the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.
But the march saw Israeli nationalists chant racist slogans, including “Death to Arabs,” and attack Palestinians and journalists. Fights broke out along the route, as police mainly intervened to protect Jews and forcibly disperse Palestinians.
The Palestinian Red Crescent rescue service said 62 Palestinians were wounded, including 23 who needed hospitalization. Israeli police said they arrested over 60 suspects and that five officers were wounded. The vast majority of those arrested appear to have been Palestinians, though police refused to provide a breakdown.
Bennett praised the police’s handling of the event and said Israel was obliged to hold the march in the face of threats by Hamas.
“If we hadn’t done it along the regular route, we would – in effect – never go back to it,” he said. “This could have been a retreat on sovereignty.”
Bennett praised the marchers, saying that “except for an extremist group, whom we will deal with to the fullest extent of the law, those who celebrated yesterday did so in a very special, heart-lifting way.”
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel would consider designating two far-right groups, La Familia and Lehava, as terrorist organizations. The former is the notoriously racist fan club associated with one of Israel’s most popular soccer teams, while the latter is linked to the late Rabbi Meir Kahane, who peached a violent, anti-Arab ideology.
But right-wing views are far more widespread in Israeli society. A strong majority of seats in Israel’s Knesset, or parliament, are held by right-wing parties that support Jewish settlement in the occupied territories and are opposed to Palestinian statehood, including one led by a disciple of Kahane.
Right-wing factions are split over whether former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should return to office, and some, including Bennett’s Yamina, partnered with centrist and left-wing parties last year to form a governing coalition and avoid more elections.
But the nationalist parties in the coalition have gotten their way when it comes to settlement expansion, acceptance of settler outposts and barring Israelis from extending citizenship or even residency to Palestinian spouses.
Bennett himself is opposed to Palestinian statehood, but his government has approved some steps to improve economic conditions for Palestinians.
Israel captured east Jerusalem, including the Old City with its holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, in the 1967 war, and annexed it in a move not recognized internationally. The Palestinians want east Jerusalem to be the capital of their future state.
Also on Sunday, Israel allowed hundreds of mostly nationalist and religious Jews to visit the holy site that Jews refer to as the Temple Mount and Muslims know as the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. The site, which is the holiest for Jews and the third holiest in Islam, has frequently been the epicenter of Israeli-Palestinian violence.
The Palestinians fear Israel plans to take over the site or partition it. Israel says it is committed to a decades-old set of arrangements known as the status quo, under which Jews can visit the site but not pray there — but that rule has steadily eroded in recent years. Some of Sunday’s visitors were seen praying with little interference from police.
“Despite great efforts by far-right activists, Sunday’s Flag March in the Old City of Jerusalem didn’t lead to a major conflagration between Israel and the Palestinians,” Amos Harel wrote in a column in Israel’s Haaretz newspaper. “Instead, we witnessed the usual collection of racist displays, violent scuffles between Jews and Arabs and a general sense of revulsion.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/israeli-pm-defends-march-marked-by-violence-racism/ | 2022-05-31T07:59:54Z |
Employees say retirement benefits are highly important when deciding whether or not to leave an employer. Yet employers are missing key opportunities to tell them about their offerings, TIAA survey finds.
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the more than 30% of U.S. employees who say they are considering a job switch this year, benefits programs are often a crucial factor.
TIAA's 2022 Employee Retention Survey shows a substantial majority (82%) of employees say their benefits—specifically their retirement benefits (77%)—are highly important in deciding whether they will change jobs.
The survey also reveals a majority (68%) of employees are seeking better information about their retirement savings plans from their employer. Employees also say more educational resources and communications clarifying benefits can help build trust. Workers who trust their employer place an even higher importance on benefits when making career decisions. Other key survey findings include:
- Just 16% of employees say they received information about their current retirement plan before being hired.
- Less than half (42%) say their benefits were communicated when they first started their job.
- Just over half (54%) say they received information during open enrollment.
- Only one-third of employers say they communicate about their benefits plans before hiring an employee.
"We know that retirement benefits can be a significant difference-maker for employees when they're considering career choices, yet employers are missing critical opportunities to communicate about them," said Raymond J. Bellucci, head of Recordkeeping Solutions at TIAA. "Regularly providing education and information about retirement benefits can enhance retention and recruitment strategies, build stronger employee-employer relationships and boost employees' retirement preparedness."
Many employers see their current offerings as a valuable asset for attracting and retaining employees and note that they feel a high degree of responsibility for their employees' retirement preparedness (54%) and financial wellness (46%). Employers who report feeling more responsible are more likely to see their benefits as a recruiting advantage, think their employees are satisfied with their benefits, and are more likely to provide in-plan options for Guaranteed Lifetime Income in retirement.
However, employees aren't seeing their employers' efforts to improve their finances. Since the beginning of the pandemic, most employees have recognized their employers' increased focus on health and safety (64%), but just one-third noted a heightened focus on their financial wellness. A majority (68%) of employees also say they would like their employer's help developing a retirement strategy. This number increases among employees ages 30-39; 78% reported they would like guidance on how much to save each year for retirement.
Employers will likely continue to face recruitment and retention challenges as employees navigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and an unpredictable labor market. Communicating regularly about all benefits, especially retirement benefits, and providing employees with additional financial wellness resources can support recruitment and retention efforts and improve retirement outcomes.
To see the survey's executive summary, click here.
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Services for Dr. Donald Myers Foster, 84, of Temple will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Temple.
Dr. Foster died Tuesday, July 5, at a Temple hospital.
He was born March 21, 1938, in Mayersville, Miss., to Lawrence and Annie Lauri Foster. He graduated from Belzoni High School, Mississippi Delta Community College, Delta State University, and he obtained a doctorate degree in biochemistry from the University of Houston. He had fellowships at the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He worked in research at the VA hospital in Minneapolis and was on the faculty at the University of Minnesota. He later transferred to the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple. He later went to work at NASA in Clear Lake. He served as the chairman of the chemistry department of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for two years. He then returned to work at the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center until retiring. He also served as a volunteer in the VA research department. He was a member of the American Chemical Society.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Barbara Mobley Foster; two children, Donna Jo Powell and Ivan Foster; three sisters, June Corley, Becky Bender and Elaine Graves; two brothers, Carl Foster and David Foster; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church building renovation fund.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_8cb1bf40-02ee-11ed-ac02-93ac3100727f.html | 2022-07-14T09:19:20Z |
TrewUp launches deduction management software to extract, read and decipher deduction data, enabling consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to increase productivity and profitability.
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TrewUp has announced the launch of its Deduction Management & Analytics platform. TrewUp's cloud-based AI technology simplifies the grueling and time-consuming process of analyzing deductions. TrewUp makes deductions easy.
This SaaS solution, found at https://www.trewup.com/, digitizes thousands of pages of static data and transforms it into actionable data all accessible in a single platform. With the click of a button, TrewUp puts the power back into the hands of manufacturers by both reducing hours of time spent analyzing thousands of pages of PDFs and increasing visibility of distributor deductions by type, retailer/distributor, and UPC code.
Traditionally, brands often group all distributor deductions into "trade spend" in their profit & loss statement (P&L). In reality, deductions include both trade and operations expenses including advertising, temporary price reductions (TPRs), product demonstrations (demos), manufacturer charge-backs (MCBs), scans, product shorts, logistics fines, fees, cut cases, and product spoils. With TrewUp's easy-to-use platform featuring dashboards and downloadable excel files, CPG CFOs, CEOs, deductions analysts, account receivable specialists, sales managers and other team-members can have a better understanding of how their dollars with distributors are being spent.
"TrewUp was developed to solve one of the biggest pain points for CPG companies focused on the Natural and Specialty channels, allowing them the ability to focus on driving profitability, rather than deciphering literally thousands of pages of data delivered in PDFs" indicated Scott Cousins, TrewUp Co-Founder and former Chief Information Officer of KeHE, a large natural & organic, fresh and specialty distributor. CEO, Kyle Barnholt, added, "we couldn't be more excited about the launch of this platform. It's going to be game-changing for small and large natural products companies, alike. They will be able to gain clarity and insight around distributor and retailer deductions like never before so that they can focus on business strategy, control costs, and improve profitability."
For more information on TrewUp, go to https://www.trewup.com/ or email sales@trewup.com
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolux is initiating a cost reduction program on the back of weaker-than-expected market demand and weak earnings in the third quarter. The cost measures are expected to result in a material positive earnings contribution in 2023. Ricardo Cons, currently Head of Business Area Latin America, has been appointed Head of Business Area North America.
Market demand for core appliances in Europe and the US so far in the third quarter is estimated to have decreased at a significantly accelerated pace compared with the second quarter, driven by the impact of high inflation on consumer durables purchases and low consumer confidence. High retailer inventory levels have amplified the impact of the slowdown in consumer demand.
In combination with supply chain imbalances resulting in significant production inefficiencies and increased costs, the third quarter earnings for the Group are expected to decline significantly compared to the second quarter 2022 also excluding the one-time cost to exit the Russia market. This has been driven mainly by Europe and North America. Business Area North America is expected to report an operating loss in the third quarter exceeding the loss in the second quarter.
Since market demand for 2023 is expected to continue to be weak in both regions, the Board has today decided to initiate a Group-wide cost reduction program addressing both variable and structural costs. The program, which starts immediately, will focus on reducing variable costs, with special attention to eliminating cost inefficiencies in our supply chain and production. The structural cost reductions will primarily take place in Europe and North America and include prioritization and efficiency measures leveraging recent organizational changes which took effect July 1. The measures include increasing productivity in operations as well as optimizing the R&D portfolio, administration, sales and marketing activities.
In business area North America, the strategy to strengthen and broaden our product offering with consumer experience innovations remains. However, the production transformation with two new facilities and several new product platforms, in combination with the particularly challenging supply chain conditions in the region, require additional measures to return to stability and profitability. A turnaround program will therefore be conducted under the leadership of Ricardo Cons, who has been appointed new Head of Business Area North America. Ricardo Cons has successfully led the transformation of the Electrolux business in Latin America over the last six years. He succeeds Nolan Pike, who takes up a new position continuing to report to Anna Ohlsson-Leijon. A new leader of Electrolux Latin America is anticipated to be appointed shortly.
The Group cost reduction program and the North American turnaround program are expected to result in a material positive earnings contribution from both Cost efficiency and Investments in innovation and marketing in 2023. More information on cost reduction targets for 2023, as well as a potential material restructuring cost, will be communicated in the third quarter interim report published on October 28.
The share buyback program initiated on May 2, 2022, was completed on September 2. Given the current market environment, the Board does not intend to initiate additional share buybacks before the AGM 2023.
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(The Hill) — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday slammed Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) for his treatment of a witness during a House Oversight Committee hearing.
Higgins had a contentious exchange during the hearing with clean energy advocate Raya Salter, who he at various points referred to as “young lady” and “boo.”
“I’m trying to give you the floor, boo,” Higgins told Salter at one point as the two talked over one another.
Salter is an attorney, a consultant and an adjunct professor at Cardoza Law School, according to a biography on her website.
Ocasio-Cortez blasted Higgins when she had her turn to speak.
“In the four years that I’ve sat on this committee, I have never seen members of Congress, Republican or Democrat, disrespect a witness in the way that I have seen them disrespect you today,” Ocasio-Cortez told Salter during the hearing.
“Frankly, men who treat women like that in public — I fear how they treat them in private. We can be better than this. We don’t have to resort to yelling.”
Higgins and Salter got into an argument during questioning, talking over each other as Higgins asked her how she would deal with petrol-chemical products if fossil fuels were eliminated.
Salter replied that she would turn to the congressman and ask him to “search your heart” about the fossil fuel industry’s impact on Black and poor populations in Louisiana, and the conversation became heated.
“You know what you got, young lady? You got a lot of noise, but you got no answers,” Higgins said.
Salter accused Higgins’ state of being “owned” by the fossil fuel industry.
The committee was meeting to examine profits and climate pledges from Big Oil companies like Exxon and Shell in the context of the ongoing climate crisis.
Salter is the founder and executive director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center.
“Do you care about the planet, good lady? Like, do you have ecological concern, for real? … The Lord gave us dominion over the planet and the creatures thereof… from a biblical perspective, I am an environmentalist. I love my planet and the people and the creatures thereof. Do you?” Higgins asked Salter.
Ocasio-Cortez said she wanted to apologize to Salter for how Higgins had treated her, saying “the people do not deserve to see that.”
Salter interjected to thank the New York congresswoman. “You’ve provided so much leadership and courage. They can come for me all day long,” Salter said.
“Well, let’s get them today, then,” AOC quipped back.
The Hill has reached out to Higgins’ office for comment. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/ocasio-cortez-blasts-gop-lawmakers-treatment-of-female-witness-im-trying-to-give-you-the-floor-boo/ | 2022-09-16T18:19:58Z |
President Joe Biden plans to announce new funding for communities facing extreme heat and steps to boost the offshore wind industry when he speaks Wednesday at a defunct coal power plant in Massachusetts.
The moves amount to what White House officials describe as the first steps of a major raft of executive actions Biden is planning after legislative attempts at combating climate change stalled.
Biden has told his team he wants to take decisive and speedy action on climate after efforts to pass robust new laws collapsed last week. Without action from Congress and hemmed in by a recent Supreme Court ruling, the President’s overall goal of sharply reducing US carbon output appears further from reach.
Yet while the President is eager to demonstrate his commitment to climate, he will stop short Wednesday of declaring a national climate emergency, a step some Democrats and activists have called for that would unlock new federal resources to address the issue and allow him to limit federal oil drilling.
Instead, he will unveil a handful of lesser steps while promising further action soon.
“The announcement today is going to be about making the case that climate change is an emergency, outlining actions that we’re going to be moving forward over the coming weeks,” national climate adviser Gina McCarthy said during an appearance on CNN’s New Day. “And the President will make very clear again, that this is an emergency and we are going to act. But the President is going to outline that at his pace.”
She indicated additional actions, beyond what Biden announces in Massachusetts, would be unveiled this summer.
“The President has a number of authorities he can use and he’s going to work through those and make those announcements,” she said, later adding, “You’ll see them rolling out over the next few weeks.”
Congressional action “would be helpful,” McCarthy said, but Biden is “no longer sitting around waiting for that.”
Work toward a legislative climate package fell apart last week when Sen. Joe Manchin, the moderate West Virginia Democrat, said he was halting negotiations amid concerns over inflation.
Biden, who was traveling in Saudi Arabia at the time, said immediately he planned to use executive action to advance his climate agenda. Since then, White House officials have been working to finalize options for the President to sign that could address the issue through reducing emissions, providing incentives for using clean energy and other areas.
That includes declaring a national climate emergency, a move several Senate Democrats have said is necessary as it becomes clearer Congress won’t act. And while Biden at one point appeared on track to declare a national emergency this week, by Tuesday a decision had been made to hold off.
“Everything is on the table. It’s just not going to be this week on that decision,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday afternoon.
Biden will deliver his speech Wednesday from a shuttered coal power plant in Somerset, Massachusetts, that is being transformed into a factory producing cables for offshore wind farms.
The new funding for heat-affected communities comes amid record-setting heat waves impacting tens of millions of Americans across a wide swath of the country. Extreme heat is also crippling parts of Europe and has sparked wildfires in France, Greece, Spain and Portugal.
The new funding to address extreme heat that Biden plans to announce will come from FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. Biden will also announce new steps to help low-income Americans confront extreme heat through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Upon taking office, Biden pledged to world leaders the US would cut emissions in half by 2030, part of an effort to rally international support behind ambitious carbon reduction targets. While the White House has said it had multiple pathways to achieving that coal, the failure by Congress to act has limited Biden’s ability to meet the target.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in June that limited the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants further restricted the administration’s capacities.
McCarthy said in the CNN interview she believed it was still possible to achieve the carbon reduction target without congressional action on climate.
“That’s part of the challenge that the President is opening up for us and the opportunity. We have to look over the next weeks at what is the best strategy to use absent congressional action and still hope that Congress continues to take up that mantle, but the President isn’t waiting,” she said.
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Highly decorated patient engagement solutions leader earns 12 Platinum, 12 Gold Hermes Awards
CINCINNATI, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hermes Creative Awards, one of the world's largest competitions honoring the messengers and creators of traditional and emerging media, has awarded PatientPoint® content with 24 Hermes Platinum and Gold awards for outstanding creative. PatientPoint health content spanning six specialties including oncology, primary care, rheumatology, dermatology, OB/GYN and pediatrics earned 12 Platinum and 12 Gold Hermes Creative Awards, respectively.
PatientPoint's 2022 Hermes Creative Awards reinforce the patient engagement leader's standing as the most decorated patient engagement solutions company in the industry. PatientPoint content has been recognized with 144 Hermes Awards and more than 950 overall health content and creative awards.
PatientPoint health content earning 2022 Hermes Platinum Awards ranged from video vignettes on topics including diabetes, sleep and meditation to in-depth disease guides on lung cancer, arthritis and eczema. PatientPoint's live-action video production wing PatientPoint Studios was also recognized with Hermes Platinum for a piece following a non-small cell lung cancer survivor's treatment journey with immunotherapy.
The Hermes Creative Awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the industry's preeminent third-party evaluator of creative work. Entries for the Hermes Creative Awards originate from diverse organizations ranging from small organizations to Fortune 500 companies. As a 2022 Hermes Creative Platinum Award winner, PatientPoint joins some of the world's most recognizable brands including Microsoft, Pepsi and Uber in receiving top honors for elite creative execution.
"PatientPoint's year-over-year recognition from one of the world's oldest and most respected creative competitions is a powerful testament to our talented team whose work is inspiring meaningful doctor-patient conversations and keeping the creative bar high when it comes to engaging healthcare content," said PatientPoint Executive Vice President of Content and Creative Kate Merz.
PatientPoint 2022 Hermes Creative Awards:
Platinum:
- Caregiving from a Distance (Video)
- Diabetes Injectable Medicine (Video)
- Dispel Meditation Myths with These Tips (Video)
- Eczema Magazine (Magazine)
- Head & Neck Cancer Guide (Brochure)
- How Does Aspirin Work? (Video)
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guide (Brochure)
- Patient Journey: Non Small Cell Lung Cancer & Immunotherapy (Video)
- Renal Cell Cancer Guide (Brochure)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide (Brochure)
- Sleep and Obesity (Video)
- Still's Disease Guide (Brochure)
Gold:
- Anatomy 101: Prostate (Video)
- Birth Control Guide (Brochure)
- Dry Eye Guide (Brochure)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Guide (Brochure)
- Living with HIV Guide (Brochure)
- Nasal Polyps Guide (Brochure)
- Patient Journey: Prostate Cancer (Video)
- Patient Journey: Weight Loss (Video)
- Prepare Your Kids for Shots (Video)
- Trailblazers in Healthcare: Mary E. Mahoney (Video)
- Trouble Sleeping Guide (Brochure)
- What is OAB? (Video)
Honorable Mention:
- Check Your Knowledge: How Fast Do Sneezes Travel? (Video)
- Cholesterol Medicines (Video)
- Eczema in Skin of Color (Video)
- How to Thrive With Diabetes (Video)
- Kids and Handwashing (Video)
- Osteoporosis Risk in Women (Video)
- Patient Journey: Melanoma (Video)
- STD Testing at Your Pap (Video)
- What is Anxiety? (Video)
- What is PMS? (Video)
About PatientPoint
PatientPoint® is the patient engagement platform more providers trust. Our innovative, tech-enabled solutions create more effective doctor-patient interactions and deliver high value for patients, providers and healthcare sponsors. Through our nearly 140k unique healthcare provider relationships, PatientPoint's solutions impact roughly 750 million patient visits each year, further advancing our mission of making every doctor-patient engagement better®. Learn more at patientpoint.com.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott International, together with its storage business, CB&I, has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract from Gunvor Petroleum Rotterdam B.V. for the Green Hydrogen Import Terminal project. The project is part of Gunvor's program to transform their Rotterdam facility into a green energy hub.
Under the contract scope, CB&I will provide the FEED of the ammonia tank and associated Inside Battery Limits (ISBL) equipment. McDermott will support with FEED activities for the interconnecting pipeline, tie-ins and other Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) scope. As part of the FEED, a project execution cost estimate will be developed as basis for a potential conversion into an engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) contract for the implementation phase.
"After successfully completing the feasibility study in 2021, we are well positioned to execute the next phase of this important green energy project," said Tareq Kawash, Senior Vice President, Onshore of McDermott. "Our ability to bring together McDermott's decades of project execution experience with CB&I's expertise in design, engineering and construction of ammonia tanks make us the ideal partner for Gunvor."
"This project represents a vital contribution to ensuring a reliable logistical chain for the growing green hydrogen market and ultimately meeting the Netherlands 2030 climate goals," said Cesar Canals, Senior Vice President, of CB&I. "As a world leader in the design and build of storage terminals, CB&I, together with McDermott, bring safety, quality and assurance."
Work on the project will be executed from McDermott's office in The Hague, the Netherlands and CB&I's office in Plainfield, Illinois.
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott's innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout its 130-year history, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide its customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects. To learn more, visit www.cbi.com.
McDermott cautions that statements in this communication which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected scope, execution and benefits of the project discussed in this press release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders, other creditors, customers and other business counterparties of McDermott and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This communication reflects the views of McDermott's management as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
Contacts:
Global Media Relations
Reba Reid
Senior Director, Global Communications and Marketing
+1 281 588 5636
RReid@McDermott.com
Local Media Relations
Barbara Knight
Senior Director, Business Line Communications and Marketing
+971 56 403 2903
BBKnight@McDermott.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Wells Fargo investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WFC investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email
at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Wells Fargo during the relevant time frame, you have until August 29, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com
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Award-winning Media Company Scales with Series B Raise to Increase Differentiation Through Expanded Content Platforms, Introduce New Categories, and Increase Global Presence & Distribution
LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Religion of Sports, the award-winning sports media production company, has raised $50 million in a Series B fundraising round with the intent to develop new ownable content IP, further scale its substantial creator network, and increase global strategic partnerships. Already one of the most prolific, premium content studios, the Emmy Award-winning company's funding round is led by Shamrock Capital, with support from Elysian Park Ventures and Cerro Capital.
Following a momentous year of growth in athlete storytelling, Religion of Sports has rapidly evolved into much more than just a content creation company. The new capital will allow Religion of Sports to provide additional value to consumers by capitalizing on the gap in the marketplace around premium IP, and to further differentiate from relative offerings with the inclusion of a top-tier non-fiction studio arm and expansion into new formats, categories, genres, and markets globally. The expansion will also include ventures into non-sports territory, as well as production projects in the realms of entertainment, business and music, seeking to build out the best creator network in the industry.
"Religion of Sports has grown at a pace we could have only dreamed about five years ago," said Tom Brady. "We have some of the most talented people in the industry, who share the same passion for sports storytelling that has an impact on culture and audiences around the world. I am so honored and proud to be part of this team who continue to find ways to push the envelope and rewrite the traditional approach to thought-provoking , meaningful and entertaining content. I look forward to what the future holds for us at Religion of Sports as we continue to expand our slate and pursue more collaborative projects with new partners."
"The possibilities of content are continuing to grow at Religion of Sports, and I am proud to have been here from the beginning," said Michael Strahan. "The team remains committed to raising the standard of non-fiction storytelling in not just sports but also beyond, and I can't wait to welcome new formats, partners and audiences into our world. From athletes to trailblazers, to important societal themes and world events, there are such incredible and emotional stories to be told and I look forward to jointly developing and introducing groundbreaking work with this team. Evolution and diversity are key, and we're just getting started!"
Religion of Sports recently expanded into the NFT marketplace through a partnership with Autograph to release one-of-a-kind digital collectibles with Simone Biles, and also with ESPN's "Man In The Arena: Tom Brady" series. These projects represent the natural extension of premium content into new verticals that Religion of Sports will continue to pursue.
"We've seen a growing demand for sports storytelling across media avenues, a demand that Religion of Sports continues to meet, but we're ready and eager to expand into new territories and solidify ourselves as an all-encompassing media powerhouse," said Ameeth Sankaran, CEO, Religion of Sports. "We are excited to expand our mission on a larger scale while enabling our talent partners to tell more expansive versions of their story."
"As longtime investors in media and entertainment, the concept of great storytelling is often central to our investments," said Mike LaSalle, Partner, Shamrock Capital. "We believe Religion of Sports is a master at crafting narratives about some of the most relevant and universal subject matters today – resilience, competition, mental health and the pursuit of greatness. We couldn't be more excited for the future of Religion of Sports as it continues to expand its storytelling scope across diversified, premium content."
Religion of Sports gained recognition for its work in partnership with prominent athletes to tell stories that matter, most recently producing two-time Emmy nominated "Man In The Arena: Tom Brady" with ESPN, Emmy nominated "Simone vs. Herself" with Facebook Watch, and Emmy Award-winning "Greatness Code," which recently premiered its second season on Apple TV+, featuring Russell Wilson, Lindsey Vonn, Bubba Wallace, Leticia Bufoni, Scout Bassett, and Marcus Rashford. In addition, two Religion of Sports podcasts, "Crushed" and "False Idol", received Ambies nominations, with "False Idol" also winning a gold medal for sports podcasts at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. The company will continue to expand their content slate with upcoming projects including a flagship interview series podcast called "In the Moment", untitled projects with Showtime, Netflix, Skydance Sports, a documentary produced by Chris Pratt featuring two-time Olympic wrestler Helen Maroulis, another documentary about Wilt Chamberlain with Village Roadshow Television executive produced by Happy Madison and Kevin Garnett, projects with Trevor Noah, Draymond Green, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and many more. Later this year, Religion of Sports will also launch a wellness content brand centered around peak performance.
"For me, Religion of Sports was never about a business plan or a market strategy - it was about exploring an idea that was deeply personal to me: why sports matter. Because no matter where you go in the world - from the biggest cities to the most rural villages - people are obsessed with sports. Early on, I became an evangelist and I recruited whomever I met into my cult - notably my two co-founders Michael Strahan and Tom Brady. Over the years, we've had the privilege of producing many stories, some with athletes themselves, others around the fans and the games themselves, that are anchored in that same core idea - sports matter. Most importantly, countless other talented creators have become a part of our community and taught me so much - not just in the non-scripted space, but also audio, scripted, social and more. Now with Shamrock aboard, we're poised for even more growth and fun. And I couldn't be more excited about the future of the ROS faith," said Gotham Chopra.
Earlier this year, Religion of Sports announced plans to develop, finance, and produce a slate of sports-related content for multiple platforms, with projects across scripted television, documentary, and audio including the first scripted project called, "The Owl", a rags-to-riches story about an orphaned Mexican-American boxer. The recent investment from Shamrock Capital will be used to fund these and other growth initiatives as Religion of Sports scales into a leading media company and content platform.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to Shamrock Capital on the transaction.
About Religion of Sports
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Religion of Sports is an award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra. To believe in the power of sports is to experience religion, and the company's work is defined by thoughtful, elevated stories that explore a range of themes and uncover why sports matter. Through scripted and unscripted video, podcasts, feature films and social content Religion of Sports distills the spirituality, science and humanity that unites elite performers and people of all kinds. Since its inception, the company has built an impressive array of work in collaboration with the world's most elite athletes, distributed across big- and small-screens for digital broadcast/streaming platforms Facebook Watch, Apple TV+, ESPN, Showtime, Fox Sports, NBC Sports and many more. "Tom vs Time", "Greatness Code", and "Man in the Arena" went on to win Sports Emmy awards.
In 2021, Religion of Sports experienced a banner year, having grown the company exponentially and expanding its production capabilities. In addition, three highly anticipated documentary projects were launched back-to-back in the 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2021, featuring Simone Biles ("Simone vs. Herself"), Russell Westbrook ("Passion Play") and Tom Brady ("Man In The Arena"). On the audio front, the company produced a companion podcast to run alongside the "Man In The Arena" docuseries, and debuted three original, investigative podcasts - "Lost in Sports", "Crushed", and "False Idol" – the latter two of which were Ambies-nominated for 2022 Best Sports Podcast.
Through the lens of sport, Religion of Sports tells stories that make believers. More at religionofsports.com.
About Shamrock Capital
Shamrock Capital is a Los Angeles-based investment firm with approximately $3.6 billion of assets under management. Shamrock Capital invests exclusively in media, entertainment, communications, and related sectors through a multi-fund strategy centered on private equity investments, as well as ownership and financing of content and media rights. The firm was originally founded in 1978 as the family investment company for the late Roy E. Disney and has since evolved into an institutionally backed firm with a leading group of investors, including endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth and pension funds. Shamrock Capital partners with strong management teams and takes an active, collaborative approach to creating value in each investment. For more information, visit www.shamrockcap.com.
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaleidoscope Innovation announced today that the regulatory, quality and clinical affairs consulting group, Regulatory Mark, is now part of the team at Kaleidoscope Innovation, an Infosys company specializing in the full spectrum of product design and development.
Led by regulatory industry veterans Alison Sathe and Colleen Murphy, the Regulatory Mark team will work closely with Elliott Fegelman, MD, Kaleidoscope's Chief Medical Officer and VP of Medical Affairs, to expand and streamline the design consultancy's regulatory strategy, licensing and support services. This includes leading FDA and EU MDR regulatory submissions for global regulatory licensing and ongoing compliance.
According to Fegelman, this formal partnership was a natural progression in an already strong working relationship between Kaleidoscope and Regulatory Mark. Since 2016, Kaleidoscope Innovation and Regulatory Mark have completed approximately 40 joint regulatory submission projects for medical device clients—all of which received regulatory clearance.
As the regulatory affairs market grows exponentially, Kaleidoscope projects they will triple the volume of packages they will submit for US and global EU clearance during the next two years.
"This merger allows us to offer a true total product lifecycle (TPLC) approach and integrate seamlessly with Kaleidoscope's existing best-in-class processes," Sathe and Murphy explained. "From regulatory strategy and planning at the concept stage through design and development and into post-market we can share insights to ensure efficient regulatory submissions and ongoing compliance."
"The joining of these leadership teams and capabilities will allow us to offer our medical device clients—and ultimately the patients they serve—even more comprehensive and efficient services," Fegelman explained. "We're augmenting what's already there—now with in-house, end-to-end capabilities."
Learn more about Kaleidoscope Innovation and Regulatory Mark.
ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE INNOVATION
Kaleidoscope Innovation, an Infosys company, is a full-service product development firm innovating across medical, consumer and industrial markets. For over 30 years clients have partnered with Kaleidoscope to improve the human experience. Offering both consultancy-style and onsite services, they provide a full breadth of disciplines to meet their partners where needed, including: Insights & Human Factors, Medical Affairs, Industrial Design & User Experience, Engineering, Visualization and Software Development.
MEDIA CONTACT
Elliott Fegelman
Chief Medical Officer and VP of Medical Affairs
(800) 930-5793
info@kascope.com
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1MBB initiative continues to expand nationwide support
ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation HOPE today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the city of Jackson, Mississippi to expand its One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB), which aims to create one million Black entrepreneurs and business owners by 2030. As part of the city's ongoing efforts to spur economic development, Jackson's Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and John Hope Bryant, Operation Hope's Chairman, Founder and CEO signed a formal agreement, signifying the city's commitment to transforming economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
Through 1MBB, the city of Jackson will offer 500 aspiring Black entrepreneurs free access to resources needed to successfully build, sustain and scale their business endeavors over the next two years. Launched in October 2020 with the support of founding partner Shopify, 1MBB aims to remove traditional hurdles to Black entrepreneurship by providing the critical tools for success such as technology, education, and increased access capital. The movement is part of Operation HOPE's broader mission to promote financial inclusion and dignity, aimed at empowering the underserved of America.
"The state of Mississippi is largely known as a battleground during the height of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Today, we're shifting the tides and ensuring that her next generation benefits from what I call "silver rights." That means planting seeds of hope through entrepreneurship," said Operation HOPE founder, chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant. "I applaud Mayor Lumumba for joining our 1MBB mission and leading the charge to make free enterprise and capitalism work for all."
The partnership with Operation HOPE is a natural extension of the administration's commitment to building Black businesses in the greater Jackson community. Powered by Trustmark and Cadence Bank, 1MBB will be an integral part of the city's annual Jackson Minority Business Expo, highlighting black business enterprises and patronage on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
To learn more about 1MBB, visit HOPE1mbb.org.
Since 1992, Operation HOPE has been moving America from civil rights to "silver rights," with the mission of making free enterprise and capitalism work for the underserved—disrupting poverty for millions of low and moderate-income youth and adults across the nation. Operation HOPE has received seven consecutive 4-star charity ratings for fiscal management and commitment to transparency and accountability by the prestigious non-profit evaluator, Charity Navigator. For more information visit OperationHOPE.org. Follow the HOPE conversation on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Lalohni Campbell, for Operation HOPE
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Boil Water Advisory issued for McFarland residents
MCFARLAND, Kan. (WIBW) - A boil water advisory has been issued for those who use water from the City of McFarland public water supply system.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says on Wednesday, May 25, it issued a boil water advisory for the City of McFarland public water supply system in Wabaunsee Co.
KDHE said those who use this water supply system should take the following precautions until further notice:
- If tap water appears dirty, flush water lines by allowing water to run until it clears.
- If tap water appears dirty, flush water lines by allowing water to run until it clears.
- Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
- Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces with immersion in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water for at least one minute.
- Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled, however, children should be supervised as necessary to prevent ingestion of bathwater. Those with cuts or severe rashes should consult with a doctor.
KDHE said the advisory took effect on May 25 and will remain in effect until the conditions that put the system at risk of bacterial contamination are fixed. It said officials issued the advisory due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system during maintenance on the system water tower. It said failure to maintain adequate pressure could result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of who issued the boil water advisory, KDHE said only it could rescind the order after testing at a certified laboratory.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 10:30PM MDT until April 13 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
* WHERE…Southern portions of the Arco-Mud Lake Desert and the
Lower Snake River plain, including American Falls, Pocatello,
Fort Hall, Blackfoot, and Shelley.
* WHEN…Until 4 AM MDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions on all but the major
interstates.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/04/12/winter-weather-advisory-issued-april-12-at-1030pm-mdt-until-april-13-at-400am-mdt-by-nws-pocatello-id-2/ | 2022-04-13T05:04:14Z |
PlusCBD™'s latest product leverages CBD and THC to target anxiety and stress
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI) (the "Company", "CV Sciences", "our", "us" or "we"), a preeminent consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven, science-backed, natural ingredients and products, today announced the launch of +PlusCBD™Reserve Collection Softgels to support stress relief and relaxation. The product will be available on +PlusCBD's' website on August 15, 2022.
+PlusCBD™ Reserve Collection Softgels is the newest iteration of CV Sciences' top-selling Reserve Collection, the brand's sole THC line. Reserve Softgels are specially formulated to provide a full spectrum of cannabinoids, fostering feelings of calm and relief when consumers require intense support. Reserve Softgels feature a 10:1 ratio of CBD to THC (12.5mg CBD to 1.25mg THC), offering a manageable microdose perfect for consumers of all backgrounds and needs. +PlusCBD™Reserve Collection Softgels are available in 60-count bottles.
"With the continued success of the Reserve Collection, an easy-to-take softgel is the perfect next addition to provide consumers with an even broader range of form factors," said Joseph Dowling, CEO of CV Sciences. "CV Sciences consistently aims to offer consumers the highest-quality, most innovative ways to incorporate CBD and THC into their daily lives, actively targeting common issues like anxiety, depression and stress. Our team is proud to introduce +PlusCBD™ Reserve Collection Softgels: another thoughtfully-formulated product to help consumers improve their quality of life."
The Reserve Softgels join the +PlusCBD™Reserve Collection's product lineup, featuring gummies and oils available in various flavors and potency. Rich and bold, the Reserve Collection elicits powerful feelings of calm, comfort and relief.
About CV Sciences, Inc.
CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI) is a consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven, science-backed, natural ingredients and products, which are sold through a range of sales channels from B2B to B2C. The Company's +PlusCBD™ branded products are sold at select retail locations throughout the U.S. and are one of the top-selling brands of hemp extracts in the natural products market, according to SPINS, the leading provider of syndicated data and insights for the natural, organic and specialty products industry. CV Sciences follows all guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the Company's products are processed, produced, and tested throughout the manufacturing process to confirm strict compliance with company standards and specifications. With a commitment to science, +PlusCBD™ product benefits in healthy people are supported by human clinical research data, in addition to three published clinical case studies available on PubMed.gov. +PlusCBD™ was the first hemp extract supplement brand to invest in the scientific evidence necessary to receive self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The Company also operates a drug development division focused on developing and commercializing CBD-based novel therapeutics. CV Sciences, Inc. has primary offices and facilities in San Diego, California. Additional information is available from OTCMarkets.com or by visiting www.cvsciences.com.
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This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties.
Media Contact
MATTIO Communications
Mark Sinclair
cv@mattio.com
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ACT™, an attorney opinion letter, offers similar protection as a title insurance policy—yet costs much less
CANONSBURG, Pa., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SingleSource Property Solutions, a leading provider of property services supporting the U.S. housing industry, has launched the SingleSource Attorney Conclusion of Title (ACT™), a standardized attorney opinion letter that will save mortgage borrowers and lenders significant costs while providing comparable coverage to a more costly title insurance policy.
Although the concept of using legal opinions to confirm the marketability of title has been around for as long as property transfers have been documented, ACT™ is a new iteration that makes these opinions scalable, affordable, and widely available – and GSE approved. Under the authority of the supreme court of the state where the property is located, attorneys who issue an ACT™ will be protected by a comprehensive liability wrapper – enabling SingleSource to provide comparable coverage as a title insurance policy at a much lower cost to the consumer.
The SingleSource ACT™ is being offered through a collaboration with Voxtur, a technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem.
"Lenders and consumers finally have a new option when it comes to title insurance," SingleSource Property Solutions COO Ed Austin said. "ACT™ applies the strength of a legal opinion to abstracted title evidence. As a nationwide title company, SingleSource is thrilled to offer an alternative that provides major cost and time savings for consumers nationwide."
"We're excited to collaborate with SingleSource on its ACT™ offering," said Jim Albertelli, Voxtur CEO. "This is an opportunity for us to lower the cost of purchasing a home, and to make home ownership a reality for more Americans."
Generating an ACT™ starts with a data-driven decision report followed by a preliminary opinion. Once the closing is complete, the final ACT™ is issued and delivered to the lender and borrower.
Available through a direct integration with the originator's loan origination system, the SingleSource ACT™ works with existing settlement processes and can be produced in the same amount of time as a traditional title policy.
ACTs™ are available on loans up to $1 million. Each ACT™ is backed by a Mortgage Service Providers Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance policy issued by carriers that are A-rated by AM Best. The policies cover the full value of the loan for the life of the loan and are fully transferrable in the secondary market. Both SingleSource and law firms issuing ACTs™ are covered by the policies as service providers, with the lender named as a third-party beneficiary.
The SingleSource ACT™ is currently available nationwide. Read more about ACT™ at https://www.singlesourceproperty.com/act/
About SingleSource
SingleSource is a leading provider of property services supporting the U.S. housing industry. Founded in 2000, the company offers nationwide solutions in valuations, title & settlement, property preservation, REO asset management, and document management. SingleSource supports a broad cross-section of clients in the financial services industry including servicers, originators, banks, credit unions, investment banks, and hedge funds. The company has completed more than 5 million home valuations, facilitated over $4 billion in REO sales, and currently supports 40,000 closings a year and 250,000 field services units a year. The company stands apart for its superior experienced staff, sophisticated technology, and vibrant corporate culture that fosters diverse ideas in good times and bad. SingleSource is based Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. For more information visit www.singlesourceproperty.com.
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In-Person Tech Conference Features Networking, Learning Aug. 2-4 in Chicago
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced today that ChannelCon 2022 will feature Scott Galloway, best-selling author and professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business, as keynote speaker.
ChannelCon 2022, which will take place Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, is the technology industry's premier annual conference for vendor-neutral collaboration, learning and partnership, stimulating the innovative ideas and actionable advice to help grow and protect businesses around the world.
"We're incredibly excited to bring Scott Galloway to the ChannelCon audience this year," said M.J. Shoer, chief community officer at CompTIA. "Few thought leaders can cut through the noise and help us all make sense of the ever-changing business world these days. The professor and entrepreneur will share his unique takes on creative solutions in health tech, higher education, transportation, financial technology, and related fields that will shape the next decade and beyond."
Galloway, who has nearly 500,000 followers on Twitter, has founded nine companies including Prophet, Red Envelope, L2 and Section4. Along with his Webby Award-winning No Mercy/No Malice newsletter, he is The New York Times bestselling author of "The Four," "The Algebra of Happiness" and "Post Corona." He also has served on the boards of directors of The New York Times Company, Urban Outfitters, Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Panera Bread and Ledger.
In addition to the keynote, ChannelCon will feature a specialized mix of education and collaborative sessions from leading technology experts offering insight into key trends, business challenges and growth opportunities in today's market. Set against the backdrop of CompTIA's hometown of Chicago and embracing the city's rich music tradition, ChannelCon will celebrate bringing the industry back together in person throughout the program.
ChannelCon 2022 Programming Tracks
Cybersecurity: Today's cyber strategies must be multi-faceted, collaborative, and resolute. Learn from security leaders about how to identify the latest threats and respond proactively to stay safe.
New Solutions: Managed services providers (MSPs) and other solution providers are always on the lookout for new, innovative solutions. Learn how to engage in meaningful discussions with partners and get valuable insights to help you keep making beautiful music together.
Education: For MSPs to stay competitive, they need to learn and incorporate the latest sales and marketing strategies to help keep their customers in perfect harmony. Hear from industry experts about the latest trends and best practices to help take your business straight to No. 1.
New Tech, Workforce Strategies: Adopting new technologies and keeping tech talent happy can help differentiate a business. CompTIA Communities and Industry Advisory Council leaders will discuss business-building tactics and IT workforce strategies that will keep employees and customers coming back for an encore.
ChannelCon is co-located with the CompTIA Partner Summit, which includes academic educators, commercial trainers, government agencies, corporate learning and development leaders, and instructors looking to improve training solutions and measurably enhance the skillset of the tech workforce. The Summit, which will take place Aug. 3 and Aug. 4., includes general sessions along with the Galloway keynote.
Registration is currently open for ChannelCon 2022 and Partner Summit. To register for ChannelCon, go here. To register for Partner Summit, go here.
About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the technology industry and workforce. Visit https://connect.comptia.org/.
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UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s embattled police chief has been placed on administrative leave, according to Superintendent Dr. Hal Harrell.
Harrell said in a statement that Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who has become the center of national criticism as details come out about how he and his officers responded to the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School, is on leave effective Wednesday.
Harrell didn’t want to make any personnel decisions until the investigation into the shooting was complete, but because of “the lack of clarity that remains and the unknown timing of when I will receive the results of the investigations,” he felt he had to make the call, the statement read.
“From the beginning of this horrible event, I shared that the district would wait until the investigation was complete before making personnel decisions,” the statement said. “Today, I am still without details of the investigations being conducted by various agencies.”
Harrell said Lt. Mike Hernandez will be the interim chief, and the district will, “continue to seek qualified candidates to join our police department as we prepare for the new school year.”
Police had enough officers and firepower on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the building, and they would have found the door to the classroom where he was holed up unlocked if they had bothered to check it, the head of the Texas state police testified Tuesday, pronouncing the law enforcement response an “abject failure.”
Officers with rifles instead stood in a hallway for over an hour, waiting in part for more weapons and gear, before they finally stormed the classroom and killed the gunman, putting an end to the May 24 attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
“I don’t care if you have on flip-flops and Bermuda shorts, you go in,” Col. Steve McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said in blistering testimony at a state Senate hearing.
Delays in the law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School have become the focus of federal, state and local investigations.
McCraw lit into Arredondo, who McCraw said was in charge, saying: “The only thing stopping a hallway of dedicated officers from entering Room 111 and 112 was the on-scene commander who decided to place the lives of officers before the lives of children.”
Arredondo made “terrible decisions,” said McCraw, who lamented that the police response “set our profession back a decade.”
Arredondo has said he didn’t consider himself the person in charge and assumed someone else had taken control of the law enforcement response. He has declined repeated requests for comment from The Associated Press, and his lawyer did not immediately respond Tuesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/uvalde-school-district-police-chief-placed-on-administrative-leave/ | 2022-06-23T00:12:21Z |
NEW YORK (AP) — The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year’s totals, which were the highest in decades.
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” says Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It’s both the number of challenges and the kinds of challenges. It used to be a parent had learned about a given book and had an issue with it. Now we see campaigns where organizations are compiling lists of books, without necessarily reading or even looking at them.”
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles. In all of 2021, the ALA listed 729 challenges, directed at 1,579 books. Because the ALA relies on media accounts and reports from libraries, the actual number of challenges is likely far higher, the library association believes.
Friday’s announcement is timed to Banned Books Week, which begins Sunday and will be promoted around the country through table displays, posters, bookmarks and stickers and through readings, essay contests and other events highlighting contested works. According to a report issued in April, the most targeted books have included Maia Kobabe’s graphic memoir about sexual identity, “Gender Queer,” and Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn Boy,” a coming-of-age novel narrated by a young gay man.
“We’re seeing that trend continue in 2022, the criticism of books with LGBTQ subject matter,” Caldwell-Jones says, adding that books about racism such as Angie Thomas’ novel “The Hate U Give” also are frequently challenged.
Banned Books Weeks is overseen by a coalition of writing and free speech organizations, including the National Coalition Against Censorship, the Authors Guild and PEN America.
Conservative attacks against schools and libraries have proliferated nationwide over the past two years, and librarians themselves have been harassed and even driven out of their jobs. A middle school librarian in Denham Springs, Louisiana, has filed a legal complaint against a Facebook page which labeled her a “criminal and a pedophile.” Voters in a western Michigan community, Jamestown Township, backed drastic cuts in the local library over objections to “Gender Queer” and other LGBTQ books.
Audrey Wilson-Youngblood, who in June quit her job as a library media specialist in the Keller Independent School District in Texas, laments what she calls the “erosion of the credibility and competency” in how her profession is viewed. At the Boundary County Library in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, library director Kimber Glidden resigned recently after months of harassment that included the shouting of Biblical passages referring to divine punishment. The campaign began with a single complaint about “Gender Queer,” which the library didn’t even stock, and escalated to the point where Glidden feared for her safety.
“We were being accused of being pedophiles and grooming children,” she says. “People were showing up armed at library board meetings.”
The executive director of the Virginia Library Association, Lisa R. Varga, says librarians in the state have received threatening emails and have been videotaped on the job, tactics she says that “are not like anything that those who went into this career were expecting to see.” Becky Calzada, library coordinator for the Leander Independent School District in Texas, says she has friends who have left the profession and colleagues who are afraid and “feel threatened.”
“I know some worry about promoting Banned Books Week because they might be accused of trying to advance an agenda,” she says. “There’s a lot of trepidation.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-book-ban-efforts-surging-in-2022-library-association-says/ | 2022-09-16T23:07:46Z |
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