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LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas-based revolutionary casino intelligence company OPTX is proud to announce the addition of Palace Casino Resort to its rapidly expanding book of business.
OPTX, which is focused on analyzing complex data to provide real-time insights and recommendations to casino operators, is pleased to add this partnership to its growing portfolio. Brooke Fiumara, co-CEO of OPTX, said, "I am confident OPTX will boost Palace Casino Resort's overall profitability through our proactive database management and identification of slot floor opportunities. With web and mobile applications, our technology is designed to transform the way properties manage their data. We are thrilled to partner with Palace Casino Resort and bring the next generation of casino operations to them."
Palace Casino Resort has purchased OPTX's Marketing, Player Development, Slots, and Connect modules. Aimed at reshaping the future of data, these solutions place OPTX at the forefront of the casino tech industry by providing a tool that will be utilized across multiple departments to create a sole source of data.
Keith Crosby, General Manager at Palace Casino Resort, expressed his excitement of bringing the award-winning technology to the property. "Being able to replace multiple operational systems with one integrated platform is exactly what we needed to make smarter and faster decisions. OPTX allows Palace Casino Resort to get powerful analytics via an intuitive, streamlined, single system. Our team members are constantly on the move and having a mobile solution that can keep up is a win-win."
To learn more about OPTX and its award-winning casino intelligence, visit https://optx.com/
OPTX was founded in mid-2019 by former casino executives that believe only through the union of operations, people and technology can impactful results be achieved. The OPTX solution is designed from the ground up to simplify complex processes and improve operational efficiency. As an enterprise technology solution for casino operators, OPTX gathers the meaningful player data from multiple source systems, cleanses it and then presents it in an understandably clear way. For more information about OPTX go to www.OPTX.com.
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for APLD, SDIG, THC, COMS, and CYH.
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Acquisition adds to recurring fee income streams and expands lodging offerings to strengthen Ascott's leading position
SINGAPORE, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CapitaLand Investment Limited's (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) announced it is acquiring Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood), a premier global serviced apartment provider, from Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd. The acquisition increases Ascott's global portfolio by 81 properties and about 15,000 units. Oakwood's approximately 8,500 operational units are expected to immediately contribute to Ascott's recurring fee income streams upon completion of the transaction slated in 3Q 2022.
Ascott's acquisition of Oakwood will leapfrog Ascott's global presence to more than 150,000 units in about 900 properties across over 200 cities in 39 countries. It will add new markets which include Cheongju in South Korea; Zhangjiakou and Qingdao in China; Dhaka in Bangladesh as well as Washington D.C. in the United States of America (USA). Recently named the 'Best Serviced Residence Brand' in DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards 2022, Oakwood's award-winning portfolio includes flagship properties Oakwood Premier Tokyo and Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul which were ranked top 10 properties in their respective countries in the DestinAsian awards. New properties such as Oakwood Premier Melbourne and Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto, will also add to the group's destination highlights.
Mr Kevin Goh, CLI's Chief Executive Officer for Lodging, said: "This acquisition of Oakwood is part of Ascott's roadmap to playing a bigger role in the lodging market. There are significant synergies between Ascott and Oakwood, given our complementary footprint and product offerings. We intend to build on the strong reputation and heritage of the Oakwood brand, especially in markets across Southeast Asia, North Asia and North America. Oakwood will continue to grow alongside Ascott's current portfolio of global brands as we continue to build growth momentum for our lodging business. We will be able to leverage Ascott's extensive expertise as a global lodging player to deliver greater value to our expanded network of loyal customers and property owners."
"Besides strategic alignment, this acquisition is also notable to Ascott commercially. Ascott's acquisition of Oakwood brings about an immediate boost to our units under management and franchise contracts. The Oakwood portfolio will accelerate the growth of our asset-light business, with added recurring fee income streams, expanded lodging offerings and increased customer base. The strategic moves we have made in the last few years, such as our investments in Quest, Synergy and TAUZIA have charted an unprecedented growth path for Ascott," added Mr Goh.
Ascott's strategic investments in the past years include its acquisition of Quest Apartment Hotels (Quest), one of the largest serviced apartment operators in Australasia, in 2017 to grow its business franchise arm. In the same year, Ascott invested in Synergy Global Housing (Synergy), a leading corporate housing provider in the USA. In 2018, Ascott acquired TAUZIA Hotel Management (TAUZIA), one of the top hotel operators in Indonesia, to enter the fast-growing mid-scale business hotel segment. With Oakwood coming onboard, Ascott is confident of achieving its target of 160,000 units globally well ahead of 2023.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1962, Oakwood is a leading provider of serviced apartments globally with a presence in more than 15 countries. The company pioneered and established its reputation in the USA as the premier provider of corporate housing, before developing expertise as a hospitality company with more than 80 branded properties under its management internationally. For more information, please visit www.Oakwood.com.
About The Ascott Limited
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans over 200 cities across over 30 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.
Ascott has more than 81,000 operating units and over 54,000 units under development, making a total of more than 135,000 units in over 800 properties.
The company's serviced apartment, coliving and hotel brands include Ascott The Residence, The Crest Collection, Somerset, Quest, Citadines, lyf, Préférence, Vertu, Harris, Citadines Connect, Fox, Yello, Fox Lite and POP!.
Ascott's loyalty programme, Ascott Star Rewards, offers exclusive benefits to its members when they book directly with Ascott for their stays at its participating properties.
Ascott, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited, pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced apartment with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. Today, the company boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
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About CapitaLand Investment Limited
Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real estate investment manager (REIM) with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 March 2022, CLI had about S$124 billion of real estate assets under management, and about S$86 billion of real estate funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and 29 private funds across the Asia-Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover integrated developments, retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres.
CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through its full stack of investment management and operating capabilities. As the listed investment management business arm of the CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand's development arm. Being a part of the well-established CapitaLand ecosystem differentiates CLI from other REIMs.
As part of the CapitaLand Group, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does. As a responsible real estate company, CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
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Ironclad Insights, available today, lets organizations across the business visualize, understand, and analyze their contracting data
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ironclad, the leading digital contracting platform, today announced the release of Insights, a full-scale contract analytics and visualization platform. By capturing data around the entire contracting process, along with metadata within contracts themselves, Insights allows every organization within a company to have a deeper understanding of their contracts, obligations, and opportunities.
"Because contracts are legally binding and used across every business function, contract data has an incredibly high degree of integrity – and effectively contains all knowledge about a business," said Steven Yan, SVP of Product at Ironclad. "Ironclad Insights is democratizing operational analytics, giving any department in the company a real-time understanding of the business, without needing an analytics team or technical resources."
Built to be highly customizable and used by any department, Insights allows users to create visualizations of crucial operational and business data to make faster decisions, pinpoint bottlenecks, and present findings in a digestible way for key stakeholders. For example:
- Legal departments can track contract execution time and identify language bottlenecks.
- Sales teams can better understand their sales cycles and in-flight negotiations.
- Leadership teams can break down how much business has been executed by which counterparties, team member or organization, and contract type.
- HR teams can understand salary commitments made to employees.
- Marketing teams can visualize spend, term-length, and quickly access customer marketing agreement information.
- Procurement teams can easily track their commitments, renewal dates, and spend across the organization.
- Finance teams can instantly see cash inflow and outflow across the company and understand future financial obligations.
A fully customizable analytics and visualization tool, Insights will launch with pre-packaged reports to let customers answer questions like:
- How many contracts are in flight, what types, and what is the status of those contracts?
- How long did different types of contracts take to execute? And how much work went into them?
- What's the current workload across the legal team, and in the organization?
- Which areas of the business are moving the fastest – and slowest?
The launch of Insights comes on the heels of Ironclad's recent release of their enhanced dashboard, which has saved customers a total of nearly six years finding in-flight contracts in the three months since its launch. Later this year, Ironclad will release additional functionality to closely track the negotiation process with a "turn tracking" feature, and analyze and visualize historical contract data.
Click here to learn more about Ironclad Insights and request a demo today.
Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies, powering billions of contracts every year. L'Oréal, Staples, Mastercard, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It's the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA. Recently named one of the Top Companies to Bet Your Career On by Business Insider, the company is a Leader on the Forrester Wave for Contract Lifecycle Management and is backed by leading investors like Accel, Sequoia, Y Combinator, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Powell: Fed must convince public it can tame inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — As if their job weren’t hard enough at a time of raging inflation, Chair Jerome Powell and his Federal Reserve colleagues have to do more these days than decide just how much to raise interest rates without triggering a recession.
They also have a sales job on their hands: Convincing the public that they will succeed in reducing inflation — now at 8.6%, a four decade high — to the central bank’s goal of 2% a year.
And on Thursday, Powell told Congress that Americans do seem reassured, at least for now: Measures of consumer sentiment show that people generally think inflation will eventually subside.
“People do expect inflation to come back down to levels that are consistent with our price stability mandate,” Powell told the House Financial Services Committee on the second of two days of testimony as part of the Fed’s semiannual report to Congress. “But we haven’t had a test like this. We haven’t had an extended period of high inflation for a long time. So it’s not a comfortable place to be.″
If the Fed failed to reassure the public that it can curb inflation, many Americans would assume that prices were heading ever higher. Their likely responses — demanding increasingly higher wages or rushing to make purchases now before prices go even higher — could make inflation even worse.
Powell and the Fed are in the hot seat because inflation, which had been an economic afterthought for decades, has shot to the top of threats to the economy and concerns of American households. Average wages are rising, but not nearly enough to keep up with accelerating prices. On Thursday, committee members repeatedly reminded Powell that their constituents are feeling pain at the grocery store and the gasoline station.
Economists blame a confluence of factors for the inflationary surge. Fueled by super-low interest rates and vast government aid programs, the economy rebounded with surprising speed from the pandemic recession in the spring of 2020. Businesses scrambled to recall laid-off workers and buy enough supplies to keep up with soaring customer demand. The result was shortages of labor and materials, delays and higher prices. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove energy and food prices even higher.
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus last year added heat to an economy that was already boiling, as many committee Republicans emphasized in Thursday’s hearing.
After being slow to recognize the inflation threat, the Fed has been moving aggressively. Last week, it raised its benchmark short-term interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point — its biggest hike since 1994 — and has signaled that more sizable rate hikes are coming. It also raised rates in March and May. Those rate increases will make it costlier for consumers and businesses to borrow, for homes, cars and other long-lasting goods.
The Fed is pursuing the high-risk challenge of gliding the U.S. economy in for a so-called soft landing — raising rates and slowing the economy enough to tame inflation without sending it tumbling into a recession. On Wednesday, Powell had acknowledged to the Senate Banking Committee that as the Fed drives rates higher, a recession remains possible.
“It’s not our intended outcome,’’ he said. “But it’s certainly a possibility.’’
Reassuring the public that inflation can be conquered is critically important, Powell stressed Thursday.
“Inflation expectations are anchored,’’ he told the House committee. “That’s good, but it’s not enough. We need to get inflation down because inevitably, over time, these expectations are going to be under pressure.’’
He repeated a pledge that the Fed would do whatever it takes to succeed.
“We can’t fail on this,” he said. “We really have to get inflation down to 2%.″
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A slower walk as you age has always been a warning sign of increasing frailty that could lead to falls and other disabilities, experts say. Emerging research in small groups of elderly subjects has also found that a slower gait from year to year may be an early sign of cognitive decline.
That may be due to shrinking in the right hippocampus, which is the part of the brain associated with memory, according to studies.
But not all signs of cognitive decline predict later dementia -- only 10% to 20% of people age 65 or older with mild cognitive impairment or MCI develop dementia over the next year, according to the National Institute on Aging. "In many cases, the symptoms of MCI may stay the same or even improve," the institute states.
Now, a large, new study of nearly 17,000 adults over age 65 finds people who walk about 5% slower or more each year while also exhibiting signs of slower mental processing were most likely to develop dementia. The study was published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
"These results highlight the importance of gait in dementia risk assessment," wrote corresponding author Taya Collyer, a research fellow at Peninsula Clinical School at Monash University in Victoria, Australia.
'Dual decliners' at highest risk
The new study followed a group of Americans over 65 and Australians over 70 for seven years. Every other year, people in the study were asked to take cognitive tests that measured overall cognitive decline, memory, processing speed and verbal fluency.
Twice every other year, subjects were also asked to walk 3 meters, or about 10 feet. The two results were then averaged to determine the person's typical gait.
At the end of the study, researchers found the highest risk of dementia was for "dual decliners," or people who not only walked more sluggishly but also showed some signs of cognitive decline, said Dr. Joe Verghese, a professor of geriatrics and neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, who was not involved in the study.
"Furthermore, dual decliners had a higher risk of dementia than those with either gait or cognitive decline alone," Verghese wrote in an accompanying editorial published Tuesday in the JAMA journal.
A dual association between walking speed and memory decline is predictive of later dementia, a 2020 meta-analysis of nearly 9,000 American adults found.
Yet despite those findings, "gait dysfunction has not been considered an early clinical feature in patients with Alzheimer's disease," Verghese wrote.
Exercise may help
There are things we can do as we age to reverse the brain shrinkage that comes along with typical aging. Studies have found that aerobic exercise increases the size of the hippocampus, increasing some aspects of memory.
Buried deep in the brain's temporal lobe, the hippocampus is an oddly shaped organ that is responsible for learning, consolidating memories and spatial navigation, such as the ability to remember directions, locations and orientations.
Aerobic exercise training increased the volume of the right anterior hippocampus by 2%, thus reversing age-related loss in the organ by one to two years in a 2011 randomized clinical trial. In comparison, people who only did stretching exercises had an approximate decline of about 1.43% over the same time period.
Aerobic exercise means with "air," and is a type of workout where heart rate and breathing increase, but not so much that you cannot continue to function. Types of aerobic exercise can include brisk walking, swimming, running, biking, dancing and kickboxing, as well as all the cardio machines at your local gym, such as a treadmill, elliptical trainer, rower or stair climber.
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Sharing diverse ways of life and the common-sense values of The Way to Happiness that promote peace and cooperation
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant music, colorful traditional costumes and the unique cuisine of Mexico, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka transformed a gathering at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles into a cross-cultural celebration. There was poetry, music and dance. And despite different cultures, the artistry and enthusiasm were universal.
The program was hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles in partnership with The Way to Happiness Foundation.
The occasion was International Day of Friendship, set aside by the United Nations in 2011 to foster "friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals" to "inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities."
The importance of this initiative was highlighted by the UN's report that conflict and violence is on the rise in the world today, emphasizing the importance of bridging differences.
The Church invited Naseema Qureshi, The Way to Happiness Ambassador for South Asia, to share the success she has had using The Way to Happiness, the common-sense guide to better living written by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The book promotes friendship and mutual respect with such precepts as:
- Set a Good Example
- Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others
- Try Not to Do Things to Others That You Would Not Like Them to Do to You
- Try to Treat Others as You Would Want Them to Treat You.
Qureshi grew up in Pakistan in the political turbulence affecting her country in the 1960s—a time marked by terrorism and civil rioting. Early on, she began seeking answers to effectively guide society onto a path of peace and she found it in The Way to Happiness. Qureshi traveled to Sri Lanka as part of a disaster response team after the tsunami in 2005. Suffering from the devastation of the tsunami and decades of civil war, Sri Lanka was a nation in need of help.
An episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents how Qureshi used The Way to Happiness to help heal the rift caused by religious intolerance that had left such deep scars in Sri Lanka.
The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is an Ideal Scientology Organization, configured to service Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community—a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.
An episode of Inside Scientology featuring the Church of Scientology Los Angeles was part of the special program when Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige launched the Scientology Network in 2018. This episode is available at DIRECTV channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.
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CirPro Australia is the first to receive CH4 Global's commercial product for use across its feedlot partners.
HENDERSON, Nev., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global™, Inc., today announced the first commercial sale and supply of its proprietary Asparagopsis-based product for ruminant animals to reduce agricultural emissions of methane—one of the most immediate threats to our global climate. The initial sale is to CirPro, a leading Australian advanced protein manufacturer and meat processor, for use across its feedlot partners. CH4 Global's Australia and New Zealand operations will supply product formulated from Asparagopsis seaweed from both marine and tank cultivation. The long-term multi-million dollar commitment, with an option to further expand after the initial term, validates the company's global production capability and is a substantial step towards meeting its ambitious global growth plan.
"CirPro is excited to partner with CH4 Global for the first commercial supply of Asparagopsis seaweed-supplement in Australia. This marks an important milestone towards the goal of a carbon-neutral beef industry in Australia by systemically reducing, not just offsetting, emissions. It represents a win for the beef industry, a win for Australia, and a win for the planet."— Roger Smyth, CEO, CirPro
CH4 Global's methane-reduction roadmap includes a 5-year target of reaching 150 million cattle—10% of the world total—on all six habitable continents, which will prevent the emission of 1 gigaton of CO2 equivalent. Plans for 2023 and 2024 are focused on rapid commercial growth in Australia and New Zealand through Asparagopsis production by its regional subsidiaries, CH4 Australia and CH4 Aotearoa. Work is also well underway in North America to develop Asparagopsis production capacity there. In 2024 the company will focus on expanding into the remaining habitable continents and the dairy sector to make a global impact on climate change, at scale, with urgency.
This initial commercial sale is a major milestone for CH4 Global's mission to bend the climate curve. With a team comprised of seasoned Fortune 100 executives together with an extremely capable marine science crew, the company's internal competencies and bench strength position it well to meet or exceed its targets.
"We've assembled a top management team steeped in open innovation practices in world-class global organizations. The only way to impact climate change at scale, with urgency, is to approach it as transformation, not solely product innovation. No one-off product innovator will be capable of bending the climate curve any time soon. Scaling exponentially through our growing partner network makes this agreement the tip of an iceberg that will be more fully realized in the next few years. A key aspect of this global partnership network is our core principle of working with local and indigenous communities for seaweed growing partnerships. "— Steve Meller, PhD, CEO and Founder, CH4 Global
CH4 Global's proprietary formulation includes Asparagopsis, an ingredient that, when grown and processed to exacting standards, has been proven to reduce enteric methane emissions (or, burps) in cattle by up to 90% while improving feed efficiency.
Cassandra Kelly, Senior Advisor to FutureFeed, the holder of the patent on Asparagopsis methane-reduction efficacy claims, said, "The first commercial sale for CH4 Global was a significant milestone in the commercialisation of Asparagopsis. CH4 Global was one of the first to embrace the world-changing potential of Asparagopsis, and FutureFeed is delighted to learn of their first commercial sales. We look forward to the realisation of the significant global impact that this incredible technology offers."
CH4 Global™, Inc. is on an urgent mission to positively impact climate change worldwide. With expertise in turning ambitious ideas into successful, fit-for-purpose products, CH4 Global enables customers to radically reduce methane emissions in support of the 2 degrees Celsius target. Its first line of methane-reducing cattle feed additives is derived from Asparagopsis seaweed, for large beef and dairy producers, which, even if adopted for only 10% of cattle, would deliver more climate benefit than decommissioning 50 million fossil-fueled cars. CH4 Global is headquartered in Henderson, NV, with subsidiaries in Australia and New Zealand.
CirPro (Australia), is an advanced processor specialising in the production of traditional proteins, as well as the development of materials that are ready for use in nutrition products, functional food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, medical and dental applications. CirPro is committed to a circular processing model, creating multiple products to realise whole-of-animal value, and zero waste, with a modern low-carbon footprint facility.
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Disney will work with Howard University on a multi-year program to help advance opportunities in media and entertainment for underrepresented students.
BURBANK, Calif., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, The Walt Disney Company announced the creation of the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University, which will create opportunities for historically underrepresented students to have future careers as storytellers and innovators in media and entertainment.
The Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University will provide stipends over a five-year period for student projects focused on storytelling across a variety of media including animation, digital design, gaming, journalism, live action, performing arts, product design, visual design, virtual reality and more. Disney will also provide access to speakers, mentors and internships to students in the program to spark interest in these fields and help them build the skills necessary for a future career in entertainment.
"Across Disney's brands, we are working to amplify underrepresented voices and untold stories. The Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard will help us support students and the innovation and creativity that the university has cultivated for more than 150 years. We are excited to help the next generation of Black storytellers bring their ideas to life," said Jennifer Cohen, executive vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Walt Disney Company.
"Our students at the College of Fine Arts find their creative expression in many ways – in the performing arts, in animation, in the design of the products that we use in life. The Disney Storytellers Fund is a great support for our emerging artists as they explore and develop their potential within and across disciplines," said Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.
In addition to the Disney Storytellers Fund, Disney will fund the development of a creative collaborative space that will be housed inside the new Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts and the Cathy Hughes School of Communication at Howard University.
Through social investments and collaborations like these, Disney is increasing access to careers in storytelling and innovation for those who have been historically underrepresented. From arts and STEM programs for school-age children to scholarships, storytelling and technical skills-building programs for teens and young adults, Disney is helping today's youth to pursue their dreams, build their talents and skills, and become who they imagine they can be.
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Corporate Communications
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SOURCE Walt Disney Company | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/07/02/walt-disney-company-announces-disney-storytellers-fund-howard-university-support-next-generation-black-storytellers/ | 2022-07-02T22:25:17Z |
‘Building the Walls’ benefit concert
Grammy-nominated gospel group The Erwins will perform at “Building the Walls,” a benefit concert for tornado relief efforts for Cedar Valley Baptist Church.
The concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Crossroads Church, 500 S. Interstate 35 in Belton.
Admission is a $20 (or more) donation. All proceeds will help support rebuilding efforts for Cedar Valley Baptist Church, which was devastated by a tornado on April 12.
First Christian Church activities
First Christian Church, 300 N. Fifth St. in Temple, invites the public to a four-week study of “Messy Spirituality” by Michael Yaconelli.
The class will be led by Ruby Jett, Don Bolding, and Don and Susan Rohde. Classes will meet 9-10 a.m. Sunday, June 5, through Sunday, July 3, at three locations: the library with leader Ruby Jett; room 112 with Don and Susan Rohde; and room 111 with Don Bolding.
Books are available at the church for a $10 donation. The author of the book has subtitled the work “God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People”. He states that “the book was written for the silent majority of us who have been convinced that we just don’t do Christianity right. We spend most of our lives worried what we don’t do instead of what we have done, focused on our imperfections instead of God’s fondness for the imperfect.”
Senior Minister Mike Snell of First Christian Church said that he things it is very important for the laypeople of the church to be in learning environments that also allow for dialogue.
The church’s Community Life and Fellowship Team will host an all-church birthday lunch, the first Sunday of the Book Study, Sunday following the 10 a.m. morning worship service. The Pentecost celebration will celebrate the birthday of the church as well as the birthdays of all attendees with lunch and birthday cake.
For information contact the church office at 254-773-9061.
Prayer conference
Women of Prayer Ministries will hold “Igniting the Power of the Holy Spirit,” a non-denominational faith-based prayer conference from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, June 10, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St. in Temple. The conference will feature Pastor Petie Newsome and Dr. Wanda Bolton-Davis. The conference is free, but registration is compulsory. Participants may register online at bit.ly/39CZuFE
For information Renee Henry at 254-718-7671 or email henryrenee473@gmail. com or Sonjanette Crossley at 254-421-0146 or email sonjanette49@gmail.com.
Community Bible study
The Temple-Belton Community Bible Study adult class is registering members for a 30-week, in-depth interdenominational Bible study of Job, 1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, Colossians and James.
The class will meet weekly starting Sept. 12.
There are three options to participate. In-person sessions will take place Monday nights (women’s, men’s and couple’s groups) and Wednesday mornings (women only) at Immanuel Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1215 Wall St. in Belton. The third option is via Zoom on Tuesday nights. The Zoom session is open to all adults (men, women and couples).
Each week, participants receive a reading commentary on the previous week’s topic and a set of questions to work on each day covering the next week’s reading.
These questions are discussed in small groups of about 15 people. Following the small group session, there is a short teaching over the same section of Scripture.
For information or to register visit www.templebeltoneve .cbsclass.org or call 254-718-6104 after 5:30 p.m. or 254-231-2393 during work hours.
Calling area pastors
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Camera drone from DJI granted certification / Advantages of flying with certified Class C1 drones / First certification from TÜV Rheinland for an unmanned aircraft system.
LITTLETON, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland has granted the world's first certification for a drone in accordance with the new EU regulation for civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Experts from the international testing service provider comprehensively tested the Mavic 3 system from manufacturer DJI for compliance with the drone class C1 requirements of the new regulation (EU) 2019/945. The scope of the so-called EU type examination in the laboratories of TÜV Rheinland included features such as mechanical strength, safe controllability in a wide range of flight and operating conditions, and compliance with the sound power level and thus the volume on the device of a maximum of 83 decibels. To be certified, Class C1 systems must also have, among other things, a remote identification system and a reliable data link as well as a data interface for a geo-awareness system to comply with airspace limitations.
"TÜV Rheinland is an official Notified Body allowed to certify unmanned aircraft systems for classification according to the requirements of the new regulation which makes things easier for manufacturers and pilots," says Stephan Scheuer, Head of the Technical Competence Center of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at TÜV Rheinland. "For TÜV Rheinland, this certification is also special because it is the first time in our 150-year history that we have certified an aircraft for its flight safety characteristics."
The C1 designation associated with the certification means DJI's Mavic 3 series UAS can now fly in the open A1 category. Previously, drones of this design could only be operated there with an official permit to fly for most flight maneuvers. Sub category A1, as defined in the EU regulation for drone operation, covers environments in which the aircraft never overflies assemblies of people. Another advantage is that pilots of certified C1 drones do not need to hold a certificate of remote pilot competency to fly in sub category A1, nor do they have to maintain a minimum horizontal distance of 50 meters from people, as actually is required without a C1 classification. The certification also applies to previously purchased Mavic 3 series UAS if users have updated the firmware required for C1 certification and request appropriate marking from the manufacturer, which is confirmed upon completion.
The EU regulation divides UAS into classes C0 to C6. Class C1 devices have to weigh below 900 grams and are popular for professional use – for example, photography and filming. TÜV Rheinland is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAKKs) for all seven classes of drones and is thus qualified to carry out the technical tests, as well as being designated by the German Federal Office of Civil Aeronautics to assess and issue the EU type examinations.
For further information on the certification see also DJI's press release www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dii-granted-worlds-first-c1-certificate-for-mavic-3-series and www.tuv.com/world/en/uas-testing.
TÜV Rheinland stands for safety and quality in virtually all areas of business and life. Founded 150 years ago, the company is one of the world's leading testing, inspections and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees and annual revenues in excess of 2 billion euros. Highly qualified experts at TÜV Rheinland test technical systems and products around the world, support innovations in technology and business, train people in numerous professions and certify management systems according to international standards. In doing so, the independent experts generate trust in products as well as processes across global value-adding chains and the flow of commodities. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption.
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Joel Pekay
Telephone: +1 224 318 4098
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Telephone: +55 11 3514 5867
Email: Mariana.Amaral@br.tuv.com
Michael Garcia
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Email: Michael.Garcia@mex.tuv.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Learning Tech is excited to unveil its Virtual Reality Learning Solution – bridgeVR.io – and its authoring, and development capabilities.
bridgeVR.io addresses the shortage of affordable, immersive and interactive technical learning currently available to automotive EV Technicians. Plus, from Q4 2022, it will also offer learning opportunities to Service Advisors and Sales Consultants.
With bridgeVR.io, Bridge Learning Tech aims to lower the barriers of entry into the VR learning space. It seeks to reduce development costs and facilitate transition to metaverse learning. Bridge Learning Tech is making VR learning creation affordable, not only to the large manufacturers but also to small and medium-sized organizations and L&D consultancies.
bridgeVR.io is built on the concept of immersive, hands-on learning experiences. It's about enabling users to try, test and experience different concepts in safe and virtual environments, where the cost of error is minimal.
bridgeVR.io future releases will venture further into the metaverse of learning and incorporate NFTs for rewards and other utility purposes.
Prices start at only $8 per Technician per month. This means bridgeVR.io can offer unbeatable value to both technical colleges and dealer groups of all sizes.
And with its Enterprise plan, it can offer VR learning custom development and white-labelling opportunities for any business or learning and development organization.
bridgeVR.io can integrate with an existing Learning Management System or be used as a standalone.
Vlad Shishkaryov, Bridge Learning Tech's Founder, said of bridgeVR.io, "Until now, the Virtual Reality development costs have been prohibitively high for most organizations, which in part resulted in relatively low adoption for this type of learning.
"We believe this is unfair and our mission is to lower the barriers of entry into the VR learning space. That's why with bridgeVR.io we are proud to deliver VR Learning modules at a cost that is largely comparable with that of the general video learning production."
Bridge Learning Tech (bridgeLT.com) is a learning tech company, specializing in advanced and early adoption technologies to manage, deliver and implement sustainable change.
With offices in California, UK, Europe, and the Republic of Korea, Bridge Learning Tech provides a hands-on, dedicated service and expert outsourced managed learning solutions.
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Air Force contract will accelerate deployment of quantum dot solar technology after recent successful demonstration projects, highlighting dual use capabilities
LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UbiQD, Inc., a New Mexico-based nanotechnology development company, announced today it was recently awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts by the United States Air Force (AFWERX Program). The current phase II contract provides funding for two installations totaling more than 20 windows, as well as continued scale-up and development of UbiQD's quantum dot-tinted photovoltaic window technology, called WENDOW™.
The company recently completed a series of successful demonstration projects, including installing the largest electricity generating windows ever made at Western Washington University in July, 2022. This project included two vibrant colors (orange and yellow) as well as UbiQD's color neutral (near-IR) tint, highlighting the color tunability inherent with quantum dots.
"This technology helps Western Washington University get closer to achieving our sustainability goals on campus," said David Patrick, Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. "I was impressed by how easily the windows were installed, and love how great they look. I'm hoping to see more projects like this on campus in the near future."
The increasing scale and frequency of window projects comes at a time when solar incentives are being energized in the U.S. with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The new legislation just signed into law, now provides a tax credit of at least 30% for solar investments for the next 10 years.
"We are seeing strong fiscal support for sustainability initiatives in the built environment right now," said Hunter McDaniel, UbiQD Founder and CEO. "Our expanded contract with the U.S. Air Force couldn't come at a better time, right as we are scaling and ahead of the upgraded solar investment tax incentives."
UbiQD is an advanced materials company powering decarbonization of the built environment with nanotechnology. WENDOW™, a new line of solar photovoltaic products, utilizes luminescent quantum dot tinting to concentrate solar energy and generate electricity while maintaining transparency. Headquartered in Los Alamos, New Mexico, UbiQD is licensing technology developed at leading research institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, M.I.T., University of Washington, and Western Washington University. To learn more, please visit: https://wendow.us and https://www.ubiqd.com.
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Comparing Bose portable speakers
Home speaker systems are great for listening to loud music at home, but you’ll need a portable speaker if you want to do the same while on the go. Portable speakers are ideal for outdoor settings such as at the beach, park or backyard, and they’re also great for indoor listening if you don’t have a home speaker system.
Bose is a top audio electronics brand and makes several high-quality portable speakers. Depending on what you want out of your speaker, there’s a solid chance Bose has one that suits your needs.
What to know before you buy Bose portable speakers
Audio quality
Portable speakers aren’t nearly as powerful as home speakers, but Bose’s models offer exceptional sound and bass for their size. Smaller speakers are great for small gatherings of 10 people or less, but be aware that the smaller the speaker, the less volume and bass it can deliver. Consider a larger model if you want something for parties or large gatherings.
Protection rating
Portable speakers are convenient for traveling and outdoor use, so they have some protection against the elements. Every Bose portable speaker has some water resistance, indicated by an IP rating. For example, a speaker with an IPX7 rating hasn’t been tested for dust resistance sufficiently, but it can be submerged in water 1 meter deep for up to 30 minutes before it gets damaged. There are several IP ratings, so it’s best to consult an IP chart before purchasing a speaker to see if it meets your expectations.
What to look for in quality Bose portable speakers
Smart functions
All portable speakers connect wirelessly through Bluetooth, but the best Bluetooth speakers have smart functions and features. For example, some can connect to Wi-Fi to stream music, and some support voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. Voice assistants can control music playback and volume, select songs, and tell you information such as the weather and sports updates.
Sound direction
Some Bluetooth speakers have drivers that face only one direction, so they don’t sound as loud if the speaker is turned away from the listener. However, other speakers, usually those with a cylindrical shape, amplify sound in every direction, delivering 360-degree sound, so it doesn’t matter how you position them.
Speaker pairing
Because of their size and power output, portable speakers can only offer so much volume in the bass range. However, many Bose models support speaker pairing, in which you can sync multiple speakers to play music from the same source. Speaker pairing significantly increases volume and lets you position speakers to cover more space.
Best Bose portable speakers
Best Bose portable speakers under $200
SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker
This ruggedly built speaker delivers impressive sound and bass for its size, lasts for up to 6 hours and has a built-in microphone for taking calls. It has a 30-foot wireless range, an IPX7 waterproof rating and a clip-on strap for conveniently attaching to your backpack or handlebars. Sold by Amazon
SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II
This speaker has a durable silicone body and is water-resistant, making it suitable for pool or beach use. It lasts up to eight hours on a full charge, can connect to other SoundLink Color speakers and comes in several colors, including sky blue, yellow, white and black. Sold by Amazon
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker
This speaker is compact but delivers a balanced sound, lasts up to 12 hours and has an IP67 protection rating, so it’s highly resistant to water, dust and ultraviolet rays. It boasts intuitive technology that lets it automatically optimize sound quality based on its position and environment. Also, settings can be customized through the Bose smartphone app. Sold by Amazon
Best Bose portable speakers for $200-$300
SoundLink Mini II Special Edition
If you want something lightweight and durable, this speaker is for you. It weighs 1.5 pounds but has a durable single-aluminum casing for a sturdy build. It supports up to eight connected devices simultaneously, so you don’t have to disconnect to let someone else control the music. It lasts up to 12 hours on a full charge and supports access to voice assistants. Sold by Amazon
SoundLink Revolve II Bluetooth Speaker
The Revolve II has a round, cylindrical shape for delivering audio at 360 degrees, so you can position it any way you want. It’s small, but offers excellent sound, lasts 13 hours and works like an Amazon Echo Dot as it has Alexa built-in for hands-free controls. Also, it has an IP55 protection rating and you can pair multiple speakers for louder sound. Sold by Amazon
Best Bose portable speakers over $300
SoundLink Revolve Plus II Bluetooth Speakers
This upgraded version of the Revolve II has only a slightly more robust build, but it’s noticeably louder, so you can cover a larger outdoor area. It also lasts four hours longer on a full charge and has a convenient carrying handle. Sold by Amazon
This is ideal for those who want a high-quality speaker with smart functions. Like the Revolve II, its cylindrical shape lets it deliver 360-degree sound, and its lightweight build makes it perfect for traveling. It can connect to Wi-Fi and supports voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant for accessing music streaming services. Sold by Amazon
S1 Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker System
It’s the most expensive portable speaker in Bose’s lineup, but you’ll bring the house down with booming bass and superior sound. It’s large for a portable speaker, but it’s made for large gatherings and lasts up to 11 hours on a full charge. However, it’s important to note that the rechargeable battery is sold separately. Sold by Amazon
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Growing Focus on Clinician and Caregiver Satisfaction Drives Selection of the Industry's Most Reliable Compliance and Billing Platform
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complia Health, a leading home health and hospice technology solutions provider, announced today the selection by HopeWest, a nonprofit hospice and healthcare provider, of the company's Suncoast software platform.
"Our focus on patient outcomes and clinician and caregiver satisfaction drove our selection of the Suncoast platform. Not only was there broad clinical leader and clinician support for this decision, but our senior leaders have been impressed by our alignment of organizational values including the importance of teamwork, respect, and integrity. Underscoring the broad support for this decision, our clinical teams all weighed-in and endorsed our move to Complia Health as our go-forward platform," explained Christy Whitney Borchard, HopeWest CEO. "Complia Health's superior approach to improving our billing and back-office capabilities, along with the exceptional efficiency with which they managed implementation, are further evidence of the quality of their approach and the value of the partnership," she added.
Suncoast is an EMR software solution designed for clinicians and administrators supporting patients throughout long-term and end-of-life-care. Suncoast's software is a centralized, reliable, and scalable platform for helping medical professionals with everything from scheduling to medications, to bereavement care, as they support their patients during a time of critical vulnerability and need.
"Complia Health and HopeWest are aligned in the mission to profoundly change the experience of aging, illness and grief - one family at a time," said Rich Berner, Complia Health CEO. "We are proud of this partnership with an organization that is nationally respected for its model of creative and effective hospice and palliative care. We look forward to helping HopeWest achieve their commitment of ensuring people have a graceful, respectful exit to life," he added.
Complia Health develops powerful, scalable, enterprise solutions that simplify processes and create efficiencies across clinical, financial, and back-office operations for healthcare agencies that deliver pre- and post-acute care. From supporting the widest range of payer models to simplifying the most complex billing scenarios, Complia Health addresses the entire continuum of care in one integrated platform. To learn more, visit http://www.compliahealth.com.
HopeWest is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization serving western Colorado in Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and Rio Blanco counties. With five offices and the state-of-the-art HopeWest Hospice Care Center, HopeWest provides comprehensive, expert, and collaborative care for those facing serious illness and grief in a region covering more than 10,000 square miles. The HopeWest staff includes over 400 employees and a thousand volunteers, serving more than 2,500 patients and more than 1,500 individuals coping with grief annually. To learn more, visit https://www.hopewestco.org/.
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — A Chick-fil-A employee is being hailed as a hero after tackling an alleged carjacker in Florida.
According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a woman had been taking an infant out of her car at the Chick-fil-A when the suspect, identified as 43-year-old William Branch, allegedly approached her while wielding a stick.
He then demanded her keys before grabbing them from her waistband and getting into the car.
The woman then began screaming for help. That’s when a Chick-fil-A employee intervened, authorities say.
The employee was punched in the face by Branch, according to authorities. As the video above shows, the young man appears to tackle Branch to the ground before other Chick-fil-A employees and patrons intervened.
Deputies arrived to arrest Branch, who now faces charges of carjacking with a weapon and battery.
An employee told deputies Branch had been involved in another incident shortly before the carjacking attempt.
“We’re so relieved that our Guests and Team Members are safe following this alarming incident. I’m grateful for my amazing Team Member, Mykel Gordon, who so selflessly jumped in to intervene and help our Guests. I couldn’t be prouder of his incredible act of care,” Matthew Sexton, operator of the Fort Walton Beach Chick-fil-A location said in a statement shared with Nexstar.
The sheriff’s office said deputies are reviewing the video. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/chick-fil-a-employee-stops-carjacking-in-florida-authorities-say/ | 2022-09-15T03:41:24Z |
OAK BROOK, Ill., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Grommet, the inventor's e-marketplace, is welcoming Etsy and Amazon sellers to consider an alternative model to paying unpredictable and rising fees for "administration," advertising and now "fuel and inflation."
Boston-based and founded in 2008, The Grommet earns its revenue by partnering with promising inventor-sellers, then working together to reach potential customers and build their brands.
"At The Grommet, we treat our inventor-sellers as partners, because that's what they are," said company President Kim Lefko. "When they succeed, we succeed. Our goals are aligned— more product sales equals more revenue for all parties involved."
Inventor-sellers on The Grommet get individual contracts that delineate consistent and predictable pricing terms, the opportunity to lock in large purchase orders with The Grommet (which actively buys inventory from successful partners) and the opportunity to grow even further by selling into partner Ace Hardware and its 4,740 brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S.
And The Grommet covers shipping to customers and doesn't burden the Partner-Inventors with this cost– a decidedly competitive advantage in this environment of rising shipping costs.
"Before they were big," leading brands like Fitbit, OtterBox, SodaStream, BananaGrams, S'well Stainless Steel Water Bottles, and Mrs. Meyers Clean Day once built their brands on The Grommet's e-marketplace.
On April 11, Etsy raised transaction fees on sellers — raising prices for buyers— by 30 percent, from 5 percent to 6.5 percent.
As of Friday April 15, more than 79,000 had signed a petition asking Etsy to cancel its fee increase.
Starting April 28, Amazon will add a "fuel and inflation" surcharge of five percent to fees it collects from third-party sellers using it for product fulfillment.
Learn how to partner with The Grommet here: https://www.thegrommet.com/about-us
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Term loan facility used to fund private lender's origination of covered land loans to developers and sponsors in the northeast U.S.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crayhill Capital Management, a New York-based, minority-owned private credit manager focused on asset-based investments, announced today the close of a $100mm credit facility with Fort Amsterdam Capital, a New York-based, vertically-integrated real estate lender. The facility will be collateralized by both land and commercial real estate properties in the Northeast Corridor.
Fort Amsterdam Capital has deployed in excess of $200 million in debt investments across more than 40 transactions since launching in 2015. The firm focuses on high yield bridge loans collateralized by multifamily, mixed use, hospitality and other property types in top MSAs across the United States, with a focus on the Northeast region.
The facility, which has a two-year term, will primarily support the issuance of covered land loans ranging in size from $10-50 million.
Sloan Sutta, Managing Director and Head of Structured Real Estate at Crayhill said, "We have incredible respect for David and the Fort Amsterdam team and are excited to provide them with this credit facility to enable the continued development of their business. This type of bespoke, flexible facility for a growing sponsor with a differentiated investing approach is exactly the type of situation where we are best positioned to be a value-added partner to a borrower. We are proud to support Fort Amsterdam's continued success."
"We are thrilled to be working with such a collaborative and thoughtful capital partner in Crayhill," commented David Schwartz, Managing Partner of Fort Amsterdam Capital. "Our two firms have similar fundamental approaches to real estate credit investing and both see a compelling market opportunity in the current rising rate environment. We look forward to utilizing this capital to expand our business and accelerate our growth."
About Crayhill Capital Management
Crayhill Capital Management is a New York-based, minority-owned alternative asset management firm that specializes in asset-based investment opportunities. The firm was launched in August 2015 and is registered with the U.S. SEC as an investment adviser. Crayhill strives to deliver capital solutions through tailored financing structures. Its asset-based investment strategies draw on deep sector expertise and relationships throughout the structured finance and specialty finance markets. For more information, please visit https://crayhill.com or email info@crayhill.com.
About Fort Amsterdam Capital
Fort Amsterdam Capital is a seasoned real estate debt platform that originates short-term, high yielding bridge loans ranging in size from $5 - $100mm in the top MSAs across the United States with a focus on the Northeast Corridor.
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Which 50-inch TV is best?
Shopping around for a new TV is daunting, especially if you aren’t up to date with the latest trends and technology. Internal components and functions constantly change, and the best TV from five years ago now seems technologically ancient.
But if you have already decided on a size — in this case, a 50-inch model — it should narrow down your choice somewhat. It’s not an easy ride, as you still need to consider the display technology, sound quality and what suits your budget. However, the Samsung 50-Inch QLED Q60B Dual LED Smart TV is an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a 50-inch TV
Improved display technology
As with most TVs, 50-inch devices use one of several display panel types. Plasma panels have been almost completely phased out, as their quality and visual clarity deteriorate with time. Depending on where and how you’ll use your TV, one newer display panel might be better suited than another.
- LED is an older technology but still highly proficient in delivering good visuals. Each pixel on the display is an LED, which assists in an even spread of illumination for a sharp image.
- QLED is Samsung’s latest technology, and while it works much the same as LED, the light-emitting diodes are much smaller. To produce the colors, each nanoparticle changes color based on its size, adjusting at quantum-level velocities.
- OLED — organic light-emitting diodes — resemble regular LEDs but require less backlighting space and use self-lit pixels. This means the TV’s frame can be super thin while producing crystal clear visuals.
Lesser audio quality
A large TV excels at producing great visuals for a cinematic experience, but unfortunately, that often comes at the expense of the audio. The panels on many modern smart TVs are incredibly thin, which doesn’t leave much room for built-in speakers. The audio quality is usually less than expected, and a good-quality sound bar can make a huge difference.
The price doesn’t set the quality
Many consumers fall into the brand perception trap, where they’d rather buy a well-known brand over something considerably cheaper from a lesser-known company. But in most cases, the internal components are nearly identical, and the higher markup is only for the brand name. For example, LG Display makes panels for many brands, including Sony. Hisense retained its rights to manufacture Toshiba TVs for the next 40 years.
What to look for in a quality 50-inch TV
Enough connections for your gadgets
A good-quality TV has enough connections for all your gadgets. Some affordable TVs might only have two HDMI ports, which won’t be enough if you have a gaming console, a streaming box and a home theater system. It’s recommended that a TV has at least three HDMI ports, a few USB connections, optical audio and an Ethernet port.
Mountable
Large TVs are top-heavy and prone to tipping over with the slightest imbalance in their center of gravity. A great solution is to mount the unit on a wall. Not only does it prevent accidents, but it also looks much better. Most TVs use the common VESA mounting configuration, ensuring that it will fit no matter which bracket brand you buy.
High refresh rate
TVs with a high refresh rate have smoother visuals when displaying fast-moving objects. The refresh rate, also called the frames per second, indicates how quickly the pixels can change color, smoothing out the transitions. A good-quality TV has a refresh rate of 120 hertz or higher for action-packed films, but most video game consoles are only capable of 60Hz.
How much you can expect to spend on a 50-inch TV
The price is dictated by the brand, the display panel used and any additional features. An entry-level 50-inch from Hisense costs $250-$300, but a fully-featured smart TV from Samsung costs $600-$800.
50-inch TV FAQ
What does HDR mean?
A. High dynamic range is a technology that enhances photos’ and videos’ visual brilliance and clarity. It essentially takes several frames in a contrast range and combines them to create an accurate color spectrum. It minimizes the stark contrast between very dark areas and very light colors.
What makes a TV a smart TV?
A. The term smart TV indicates that it connects to the internet so you can download apps or access streaming platforms directly. It also provides the TV with critical software and firmware updates.
What’s the best 50-inch TV to buy?
Top 50-inch TV
Samsung 50-Inch QLED Q60B Dual LED Smart TV
What you need to know: With the accompanying software, this TV automatically tunes the color brilliance and shades for accurate visual reproduction.
What you’ll love: There are three HDMI ports, optical audio out connection, and an Ethernet port for watching streaming content. It is compatible with Amazon and Google’s voice assistant, and the remote is solar-powered.
What you should consider: Some users said the browser to get more apps on the TV is confusing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 50-inch TV for the money
Hisense A6 Series 50-Inch 4K UHD Smart
What you need to know: This TV uses Hisense’s AI UHD upscaler to improve the visual quality of content lower than a 4K resolution.
What you’ll love: It has Google TV built in that responds to the voice-enabled Google Assistant remote and a game mode for automatic low-latency gaming.
What you should consider: It has a refresh rate of 60 hertz, so you might have smoothing problems with high frame rate content.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Amazon Fire TV 50-Inch Omni Series 4K
What you need to know: Perfect for films and video games, this TV uses HDR and Dolby Digital Plus to improve your experience.
What you’ll love: It has a dedicated hub for Amazon Prime, three HDMI ports, and built-in microphones so you can access Alexa to control your smart gadgets. For connectivity, it has a wireless receiver and an Ethernet port.
What you should consider: It doesn’t support Dolby Vision, but the larger 65-inch and 75-inch Fire TVs do.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Trustpilot leverages Veriff's identity verification capabilities to seamlessly verify online consumer reviewer profiles
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veriff, a global identity verification provider, today announced its partnership with Trustpilot, a global online reviews platform, to offer identity verification services to online consumer reviewers and to build an extra layer of trust within the community. Trustpilot has already verified more than 50,000 consumers on its platform within the first months of its collaboration with Veriff.
Trustpilot connects consumers with businesses, helping consumers shop with confidence, and letting businesses collect and engage with real time feedback on the services they provide. Veriff gives reviewers the option to quickly, securely and seamlessly verify their identity. This assures other consumers they are real people, providing another 'trust signal' for those visitors to the platform.
Carolyn Jameson, Chief Trust Officer at Trustpilot, said: "Reviews play a vital role when consumers use and buy services and products, especially online - which is why it's crucial that people can trust what they see on our platform. Consumers within our own Trustpilot community have also voiced to us that given the level of concern about knowing who to trust online, they would be happy to provide reassurance for others by confirming their identity. This led us to introduce this option, which demonstrates that the review is from a real person, and as such provides another valuable trust signal to those looking at reviews. "
Veriff empowers organizations to build trust with their customers through intelligent, accurate, and automated online IDV. Its identity verification platform can analyze more than 10,000 variations of government-issued IDs from over 190 countries in 45 different languages via machine learning and its intelligent decision engine.
"In today's digital world, online trust is fragile and digital fraud rates continue to rise. The rapid move towards digitization over the past couple of years has fundamentally changed the ways businesses and consumers interact online," said Janer Gorohhov, co-founder and CPO of Veriff. "At Veriff, we are committed to building infrastructure for trust online, and are thrilled to partner with Trustpilot to provide consumers with our identity verification capabilities as part of our shared vision for increasing online trust and transparency.
For more information about this partnership, please visit www.veriff.com.
About Trustpilot
Trustpilot was founded in 2007 with a vision to create an independent currency of trust. A digital platform that brings businesses and consumers together to foster trust and inspire collaboration. Trustpilot is free to use, open to everybody, and built on transparency. Trustpilot hosts reviews to help consumers shop with confidence and deliver rich insights to help businesses improve the experience they offer. Over 167 million consumer reviews of businesses and products of over 714,000 domains have been posted on Trustpilot, and those numbers are growing by more than one review per second. Trustpilot has over 850 employees and is headquartered in Copenhagen, with operations in London, Edinburgh, New York, Denver, Melbourne, Berlin, Vilnius, Milan, and Amsterdam.
About Veriff
Veriff is a global online identity verification company that enables organizations to build trust with their customers through intelligent, accurate, and automated online IDV. With the largest document specimen database on the market, Veriff's intelligent decision engine can analyze thousands of technological and behavioral variables in seconds, matching people to more than 10,200 government-issued IDs from over 190 countries. Founded in 2015, Veriff serves a global portfolio of organizations across financial services, crypto, gaming and mobility sectors. Veriff's clients include Blockchain, Bolt, Deel, Starship, Uphold, Wise, Trustpilot and others. Veriff's latest $100 million investment round brings its total funding to $200M and its valuation to $1.5B. Veriff's investors include Tiger Capital, Alkeon, IVP, Accel, Mosaic Ventures, Y Combinator, Nordic Ninja and others. With teams in the U.S., UK, Spain and Estonia, Veriff employs over 500 people from 56 different nationalities. To learn more, visit www.veriff.com.
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Virtual event takes place May 3-4, 2022, Features Strong Lineup of Speakers from Federal and State Agencies, Utility, Transportation and Insurance Industries
CLAYTON, Mo., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of the first event, the Second Annual Wildfire Prevention Summit hosted by the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) will expand and take place over two days, May 3-4, 2022. This year's Summit will include presentations from federal and state government agency officials, as well as fire safety experts from the private sector, including representatives from the utility, transportation, and insurance industries. The virtual event remains complimentary to attend courtesy of Perimeter Solutions, the Platinum Sponsor of the Wildfire Prevention Summit, and it will be available to stream at the event website, https://www.wildfirepreventionsummit.com.
"We were tremendously impressed with the results from last year's Wildfire Prevention Summit. The event was highly attended, and it led to year-round dialogue about how to address the challenges presented by longer, more intense wildfire seasons," says Chief Bob Roper, Policy Advisor for the WFCA. "We want to build on that success, and this year we have gathered a distinguished group of speakers to provide their perspective on how we can improve current wildfire safety efforts and explain the critical need for us to collectively place more emphasis on preventing wildfires."
The 2022 Wildfire Prevention Summit is separated into six different units, which will be presented in two 3-hour segments from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Pacific Time on May 3 and 4. WFCA President Scott Miller and Perimeter Solutions CEO Edward Goldberg will kick-off the event with a quick introduction on wildfire safety. Some of the featured presentations over the two days include:
- Addressing the Growing Challenge of Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation, presented by U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
- National Perspective on the Current Wildfire Situation, presented by Chief Randy Moore, USDA Forest Service Chief
- Innovation in Washington Wildfire Prevention, presented by Hillary Franz, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands
- Climate Change and Resiliency, presented by Kate Dargan Marquis, Former Assistant Director for Preparedness and Response in the White House Office of Science and Technology
- OCFA – Quick Reaction Force and MRB Night Retardant, presented by Chief Brian Fennessy, Orange County Fire Authority
- The Marshall Fire – Challenges and Recovery, presented by Dan Dallas, Forest Supervisor for the Rio Grande National Forest
"May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the timing of this year's Summit couldn't be more appropriate. With the Western United States currently experiencing historic drought conditions, the 2022 wildfire season is expected to be highly active. There is a critical need to uncover innovative strategies that help improve our wildfire prevention efforts, and the insight that our speakers will provide is invaluable to everyone involved in wildland fire safety," says Wes Bolsen, Business Director, Wildfire Prevention and Protection and Perimeter Solutions.
To register to attend the Wildfire Prevention Summit and for updated information on our full list of speakers and presentations, visit the event website at https://www.wildfirepreventionsummit.com.
About the Western Fire Chiefs Association
The Western Fire Chiefs Association serves as a representative for leaders of fire related emergency service organizations throughout the WFCA member states and the Pacific Islands. WFCA develops and supports those leaders in order that they may best provide for the protection of people and the environment from the occurrence and outcomes of fires and other natural, technological and human-behavior-caused emergencies. Find out more about WFCA at wfca.com
About Perimeter Solutions
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality firefighting products and lubricant additives. The company develops products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn't offer second chances. At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as 'Trusted Solutions that Save' – because it underscores what we are trying to accomplish for our customers and the world at large. Perimeter Solutions produces major brands known throughout the world like PHOS-CHEK® and FIRE-TROL® retardant, foam concentrates and gel products; AUXQUIMIA® and SOLBERG® firefighting foam concentrates; and BIOGEMA® extinguishing agents and retardants. For more info on how we use our experience, responsibility, and integrity to deliver trusted solutions that help improve firefighting performance, visit: www.perimeter-solutions.com.
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Resource Advantage
Dan Green
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Second quarter brings key hires to round out Knock's executive leadership team
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Knock® CRM, the leading performance management platform and CRM for multifamily property owners and operators, today announced the additions of Jen Chestnutt as Vice President of Marketing; Alex Griffis as Vice President of Product; and Jen Jackson as Senior Vice President of Customer Success. These new hires were selected to accelerate Knock's growth trajectory and solution portfolio expansion, as well as strengthen Knock's customer experience.
As Vice President of Marketing, Jen Chestnutt oversees the marketing department and is tasked with leading the charge to make Knock the preferred front office technology solution for prospect and leasing management. She has two decades of B2B and B2C marketing experience, covering demand generation, growth marketing, brand marketing, partnerships, customer advocacy, and more. Prior to joining Knock, Chestnutt served as a marketing leader for Griffis Residential, Aimco, and Flournoy Properties, along with building out all marketing and customer support functions for Fetch Package as VP of Marketing and CX.
"We're thrilled to welcome Jen Chestnutt as our VP of Marketing," said Demetri Themelis, Knock CEO and co-founder. "She has already begun to showcase her unparalleled focus on full-funnel growth, brand, product marketing, and go-to-market strategy."
As Vice President of Product, Alex Griffis is responsible for leading Knock's product management, user experience, and data science departments to deliver innovative product solutions to customers and the multifamily space. Griffis and his team will work closely with customers to ensure that their voices are reflected in Knock's overall product direction. Prior to joining Knock, Griffis led the product organization at Unanet as VP of Product to help solve customer problems through ERP and CRM software for a variety of different markets.
"After an extensive search, we found a perfect fit in Alex Griffis for our VP of Product position and are thrilled that he has quickly engaged and already has had a significant impact," said Manjit Singh, Chief Operating Officer at Knock.
As Senior Vice President of Customer Success, Jen Jackson leads Knock's customer services, success, and support teams. She is focusing on aligning the customer teams to create a seamless and consistent end-to-end journey for Knock's customers, ensuring an enjoyable customer experience. Prior to joining Knock, Jackson led the customer organization at Dialpad as the Vice President of Customer Experience, and also served as the Vice President of Customer Success at Serenova (later merged with Lifesize), where she led the global team dedicated to helping customers achieve quantifiable business outcomes and exceptional customer experiences.
"We are pleased to announce Jen Jackson as our new SVP of Customer Success leading our Customer Success Organization," said Jennifer Haas, Chief Revenue Officer at Knock. "Jen brings with her two decades of experience in technology and customer success leadership. Her intelligence and organization skills coupled with her heart for customer advocacy make her a perfect fit for our leadership team. She has already made a definable impact in a few short months."
The extensive experience of these additions to Knock's leadership team will accelerate Knock's growth and momentum as the company strengthens its focus on product, marketing, and improving upon the customer experience.
To learn more about Knock and available career opportunities, visit www.knockcrm.com.
About Knock
Knock® offers an integrated suite of front office technology that provides multifamily owners and operators with the levers they need to more profitably acquire and retain high-value, long-term residents. Knock CRM empowers leasing teams with tools to accelerate successful leasing and renewal outcomes, provides marketers the data to optimize spend, and ensures executives have the business intelligence and insights needed to outperform their competitors. Learn more at www.knockcrm.com.
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Jen Chestnutt
Knock CRM
jchestnutt@knockcrm.com
Caitlin Kruell
Lumina Communications for Knock CRM
knock@luminapr.com
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor Eduardo Paes on Wednesday ceremonially handed control of the city to King Momo, a ritual representing the upheaval of the status quo — but it remains to be seen how much post-pandemic partying is in store during the first Carnival in two years.
Samba schools’ elaborate floats and feather-festooned dancers will parade between packed bleachers starting Wednesday night. As for the more than 500 street parties that usually run wild through the city, City Hall refused to grant them authorization, claiming it lacked sufficient time to prepare.
That dissonance has sparked debate over whether City Hall is stifling Carnival’s essence, and if denizens should seize the streets as their own. Some organizers couldn’t care less what is allowed; they will turn out anyway — part party, part protest — and Mayor Paes, a confessed Carnival enthusiast, has said he will refrain from deploying the Municipal Guard.
“City Hall won’t impede people from being in public spaces, from celebrating, but it’s impossible that it happen at such (large) size,” Paes said in response to a reporter’s question after giving King Momo the city’s key.
His statement echoed comments on Sunday while visiting samba schools that were putting finishing touches on their floats. The competing schools were corraled from the streets into the Sambadrome in the 1980s, and became Rio’s quintessential Carnival display for tens of thousands of attendees willing to shell out for tickets. Their parades will run through Sunday night.
In the Sambadrome’s shadow are the free parties known as “blocos”, which stream through streets and pour into plazas, many of whose members relish subverting established order. What blocos lack in glamour they make up for with glitter and grit. Costumes range from racy to outlandish, and are sometimes clever digs at authority figures.
Blocos had largely vanished as samba schools claimed the spotlight, but their resurgence in the 1990s dovetailed with redemocratization after two decades of military dictatorship, according to André Videira, a sociology professor at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro who has studied blocos.
Later, they began assuming forms akin to U.S. brass bands, without the need for sound trucks or drum sections that hindered mobility. Blocos were free to roam.
“They are important vehicles for the democratization of access to culture and access to the city,” Videira said.
Since 2010, more than 150 blocos have refused City Hall’s institution of a registration process, with many viewing it as an attempt to formalize something inherently informal, Videira said. They insist celebrating Carnival isn’t contingent on authorities’ consent — not this year, nor any other.
On April 13, dozens of musicians marched through downtown blasting their horns, banging their drums and demanding to be heard. The euphoric protest was organized by Ocupa Carnival, a group which days earlier drafted a manifesto denouncing perceived attempts to commodify and repress blocos that was signed by more than 125 of them.
“It’s important to be collectively pressuring the government, so Carnival is recognized and supported like it should be,” Karen Lino, 29, said while sporting a jaguar-print outfit that reflected her role as a dancer in theFriends of the Jaguar bloco. But she is also a member of the troupe that will lead the reigning samba school champion, Viradouro, through the Sambadrome this year. “It’s hypocritical of the government to not give attention to other sectors.”
On Tuesday, a columnist in the city’s main newspaper, O Globo, wrote that City Hall was washing its hands of policymaking duties by leaving blocos in legal limbo.
“Apparently prohibition didn’t make much sense, as the blocos bring the soul of carnival to the streets and are fundamental for the city’s spirit,” wrote Leo Aversa. “If he (Paes) thinks it can’t be done, isn’t possible, the coherent thing would be to prohibit it seriously. If he thinks there’s no problem, the right thing would be to free them with conviction.”
Paes fired back on Twitter: “The correct thing is not having blocos! They aren’t authorized and we won’t have the structure for the party.”
In Carnival’s 2020 edition, just before COVID-19 reached Brazil, more than 7 million people partied in the so-called “Street Carnival,” according to city figures. Crowds are densely packed, bottles are shared around and kissing is custom. Which is to say: a paradise for partiers, and a vector for viruses.
Blocos had little desire to turn out last year as Brazil’s catastrophic second COVID-19 wave took shape. It was the first time in a century Rio’s pre-Lenten festivities were canceled, and Paes bestowed the city’s key to health workers instead of King Momo. With the omicron variant spreading in January, Paes proposed blocos be relegated to enclosed, controlled spaces to check proof of vaccination upon entry.
That idea ran counter to blocos’ freewheeling nature, plus some organizers expressed worry it was a further attempt to “privatize” Carnival by yoking them with corporate sponsorship. Most demurred. But with daily COVID-19 deaths near-zero for over a month and the mask mandate lifted, people want to party. Some blocos played last weekend, and schedules of their unsanctioned performances are circulating widely on WhatsApp.
The spokesperson for Rio’s tourism promotion agency, Cecilia de Moraes, defended the city’s decision to deny authorization, saying it takes months to coordinate and contract provision of fencing, portable toilets and extra dump trucks to prevent street parties from becoming party fouls.
“When things (with COVID-19) improve and people survive, the blocos see it’s going well, they want to come out. But we can’t flick a switch,” she said.
Rio’s bigger blocos, which draw tens and hundreds of thousands of revelers, have fallen into line. They utilize sound trucks and rely on the city for traffic detours, garbage cleanup and more to limit disruption. Rita Fernandes, who leads the Sebastiana association of blocos, said they are holding fire for 2023.
“We don’t want to come out at any cost, our sponsor canceled, we were discouraged by omicron. In the end, everything was demobilized,” Fernandes said by phone. “We don’t think the city will support over four days the volume of blocos that there are. We don’t want to create chaos in the city.”
Others are unconvinced, like Tomás Ramos, a saxophonist and member of the group that organized the April 13 protest. He cited a municipal ordinance that came into effect last year determining support for Carnival as a “guaranteed right,” and said City Hall had no plan B to ensure that without its key sponsor, Brazilian brewer Ambev.
At the end of the protest, Ramos shouted to musicians and spectators gathered at the steps of Rio’s municipal theater, rallying them for full-bore Carnival festivities.
“Down with the turnstiles that transform the city into big business, where profit prevails over life, where money is freer than people!” he boomed, and the crowd echoed his words. “As they capitalize on reality, we socialize dreams! Long live the energy of rebellion!” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/rios-carnival-parade-is-back-as-street-bands-ache-to-party/ | 2022-04-21T04:15:11Z |
PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I needed a new cane tip to help increase my safety when walking," said the inventor from San Bernardino, Calif. "I created this invention to help add stability when using a cane."
He created a prototype for the MILLER CANE TIP, patent-pending, to help fulfill the need for an improved replacement tip for canes. This would help provide an enhanced grip and added safety for those using a cane. This cane accessory may help reduce users from falling which could help avoid possible injuries. Additionally, this would help increase the longevity of canes and provide users with confidence and peace of mind.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RSM-108, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Cryptocurrency market under regulatory pressure for timely and comprehensive reporting.
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOR Financial, a CFTC registered Swap Data Repository ("SDR") and trade reporting service provider announces its partnership with CoinRegTech, a leading provider of regulatory technology to the digital asset and cryptocurrency marketplace. Their common goal is to deliver an industry-defining regulatory reporting solution to the cryptocurrency community.
KOR is a 100% cloud based and licensed SDR with a fully integrated reporting platform that enables cryptocurrency participants and platforms to benefit from its specialized support. KOR's innovative Reporting-as-a-Service (RaaS) technology includes sub-second processing, 24/7 availability, API enabled features, and pattern machine learning, which all work to improve compliance processes.
Innovations by KOR and CoinRegTech come at a crucial time as digital asset and cryptocurrency markets face the unique challenges of meeting rapidly expanding regulations. KOR and CoinRegTech have a firm understanding of where regulations are heading, and provides the technology needed to support current and new CFTC reporting duties.
"As a modern SDR with the flexibility to support emerging assets, we are a natural fit for market participants in cryptocurrencies," said Jonathan Thursby, KOR founder and CEO. "Few have developed a better understanding of where regulations over digital assets are going and have the solutions to meet them than the partnership of CoinRegTech and KOR."
The CoinRegTech Platform facilitates CFTC and SEC/FINRA trade reporting, position limit monitoring, and other compliance services enabling digital asset participants to meet their regulatory obligations. CoinRegTech has a comprehensive understanding of digital assets, securities and commodities markets. CoinRegTech is a leader in compliance services for cryptocurrencies, and now will support reporting to KOR SDR.
"Unprecedented regulatory changes are happening in digital asset markets that will usher in a new era of compliance duties," said Bruce Tupper, CoinRegTech President and Founder. "CoinRegTech was early to this space with vital support that enables central providers of digital assets to seamlessly navigate regulated markets. We are pleased to partner with KOR and their noval and fit for purpose trade reporting capabilities to these fast-growing markets."
U.S. and international regulators continue to expand their oversight and enforcement of smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The SEC and CFTC have stepped up enforcement actions and efforts to define their supervisory frameworks. During the next few years, the landscape will continue changing and central providers who have a well-developed regulatory strategy, including strong trade reporting infrastructure and compliance controls, will be market leaders.
For more information visit www.korfinancial.com and www.coinregtech.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today announced that the Company is aware of allegations against CEO, Chairman, and Founder Abner Kurtin regarding a domestic-related misdemeanor. The independent members of the Company's Board of Directors, through its Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee, are conducting an investigation of the matter with the assistance of independent legal counsel, Goodwin Procter, LLP.
While the Company cannot comment on an active investigation, it is treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and will continue to evaluate appropriate steps as more information becomes available. The independent members of the Board are keenly attuned to the Company, its shareholders, and employees, and the management team is focused on ensuring AWH continues to operate effectively during this time.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange, nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
About AWH
AWH is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Simply Herb, Ozone, and Ozone Reserve branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.
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This news release includes forward-looking information and statements, which may include, but are not limited to, information and statements regarding the plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs of the Company. Words such as "expects", "continue", "will", "anticipates" and "intends" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current projections and expectations about future events and financial trends, and on certain assumptions and analysis made by the Company in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors management believes are appropriate.
Forward-looking information and statements involve and are subject to assumptions and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual events, results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future events, results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information and statements herein. Such factors include, among others: the risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's other reports and filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking information and statements herein are reasonable, in light of the use of assumptions and the significant risks and uncertainties inherent in such information and statements, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, and accordingly, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance upon such forward-looking information and statements. Any forward-looking information and statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and except as required by applicable laws, the Company assumes no obligation and disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking information and statements herein or to update the reasons that actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in any forward-looking information and statements herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, or otherwise, except as required by applicable laws.
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Gov't Data Show Youth Usage is "Minuscule"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today announced it filed comments opposing the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed flavored cigar ban, saying FDA's own data show that underage usage of flavored cigars -- the main rationale for the proposal – is at historic lows, after years of continued decline.
"This clearly shows that FDA is proposing a solution in search of a problem. The underage usage of flavored cigars is minuscule," said CAA President David M. Ozgo. "It is a blatant example of targeting an industry that is clearly marketing its products to legal age adults."
The comments note that one of the key purposes of the Tobacco Control Act – the law giving FDA authority to regulate tobacco -- is to continue to permit the sale of tobacco products to adults, in conjunction with measures to ensure tobacco products are not sold or accessible to underage purchasers. The current historically low youth usage rates show the success of existing measures.
Government evidence shows that youth usage of cigars is so low as to be almost immeasurable. When the FDA first sought to exercise regulatory authority over certain tobacco products in 1996, the only survey that tracked youth usage of cigars in 1997, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), showed last 30-day youth usage at 5% in 1997. In 2020 NSDUH tracked last 30-day youth usage of cigars at 0.8%.
The CAA comments highlight the most recent data from the government's Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Survey (PATH) showing that youth last 30-day usage of cigars overall was down to 0.75% and that youth usage of flavored cigars is around just 0.29%.
"In short, youth usage of flavored cigars continues to decline to almost unmeasurable levels," Ozgo stated in the filed comment, pointing to the government's own data. "FDA asserts that flavored cigars attract youth. If that were true, we would expect flavored cigars to account for a majority of youth cigar use," the comment added.
"But the government data clearly show that youth usage of flavored cigars is tiny and declining further," Ozgo noted.
The comments also state there is no scientific basis for the proposed ban, but there would be devastating economic consequences. Many small businesses, often minority owned, would be negatively impacted as well as an assortment of cigar manufacturers, suppliers and producing countries such as the Dominican Republic and Honduras.
Additionally, the CAA comments go on to demonstrate how the FDA does not show any differentiated health effects posed by flavored cigars and that banning flavored cigars would only lead to the development of an unregulated illegal market for flavored cigars. Illegally produced and sold product can often have dangerous additives.
The Cigar Association of America FDA Comment can be found here. The FDA Flavored Cigar Proposed Standard can be found here.
The Cigar Association of America represents all segments of the cigar industry in state capitals and Washington, D.C.
CONTACT:
Frank Coleman, Public Affairs & Communications
(202) 258-7006
fcoleman@cigarassociation.org
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US warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning against overuse of the lone drug available to treat monkeypox, saying that even a small mutation in the virus could render the pills ineffective.
The Food and Drug Administration updated its guidance this week for Tpoxx, which has been prescribed to tens of thousands of patients afflicted with the virus.
In an online update, FDA officials cautioned that a single molecular change to monkeypox “could have a large impact on the antiviral activity of Tpoxx.” Since viruses are constantly evolving to overcome obstacles to infection, including drugs, regulators stressed that doctors should be “judicious” in prescribing the medication.
The call to scale back Tpoxx’s use follows weeks of criticism from HIV advocates and other patient groups who have urged the Biden administration to make the antiviral drug more widely available. Tpoxx is approved for the related smallpox virus, and its use against monkeypox is considered experimental and tightly controlled by federal officials.
Doctors wishing to prescribe the drug must submit an application to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, documenting their patient’s need and agreeing to track their results and any side effects. Officials have shipped 37,000 courses of the drug to physicians.
Tpoxx works by targeting a single protein found on monkeypox, smallpox and similar viruses. The FDA said this week that multiple reports in laboratory, animal and human settings suggests multiple ways in which monkeypox could develop resistance to the therapy.
The update came as federal officials on Thursday expressed cautious optimism about the trajectory of the outbreak, noting that new cases have fallen about 50% since their peak in August.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky attributed the decline to vaccinations, educational outreach and individuals reducing behaviors linked to spread. The vast majority of U.S. cases have been in men who have sex with men, though officials emphasize that the virus can infect anyone.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease official, noted that resistance is always a risk when using antiviral drugs.
“That’s why we’re uncomfortable when you only have a single drug,” Fauci told reporters. He added that a recently launched study of Tpoxx supported by the National Institutes of Health will track signs of mutation that could lead to resistance. The study is expected to enroll more than 500 patients across 60 U.S. sites.
Last month, the Biden administration invoked rare emergency powers to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccines. And last week a separate declaration expedited the use of experimental tests for the virus.
But no changes were made to allow emergency use of Tpoxx, stoking complaints from groups representing gay and bisexual men.
The U.S. government’s national stockpile contains has more than 1.7 million courses of Tpoxx, originally manufactured for use during a potential bioterrorism attack.
The FDA approved the medication in 2018 under its “animal rule,” which allows approval based on animal data when human testing is unethical or unfeasible. Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980 by the World Health Organization, ruling out the possibility for human studies.
Even though the drug was approved for smallpox, its effectiveness was measured in monkeys infected with monkeypox, considered a reasonable predictor of smallpox’s effect on humans. Animals receiving Tpoxx survived at higher rates than those on a placebo. But FDA officials have cautioned that results in animals must be confirmed in human testing.
“Without human trials, we don’t know if Tpoxx is beneficial for humans with monkeypox,” FDA commissioner Dr. Robert Califf told Senate lawmakers at a hearing this week.
The CDC reported last week that 3.5% of patients tracked through its Tpoxx program reported side effects, mainly headache and nausea.
The agency has only gotten back about 200 forms from physicians documenting patient’s initial symptoms and results, accounting for less than 1% of the doses shipped since the start of the outbreak.
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Stobbe reported from New York
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SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM), a women's healthcare company, today applauded the 228 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted to pass legislation to safeguard access to contraceptives entitled The Right to Contraception Act.
"Today we applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for passing The Right to Contraception Act, which would codify into law the fundamental right to safe and easy access to contraception," said Saundra Pelletier, Chief Executive Officer of Evofem Biosciences. "Too often, women are at the mercy of insurance companies and industry middlemen that have posted record profits, yet refuse to cover contraception or put up significant barriers to access. Providing women with their choice of contraception should not be up for debate."
About Evofem Biosciences
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from chlamydia and gonorrhea. The Company's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. The Company expects to report top-line data this fall from its registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD clinical trial evaluating Phexxi for two potential new indications – prevention of chlamydia and prevention of gonorrhea in women. Learn more at phexxi.com and evofem.com.
Phexxi® is a registered trademark of Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, evaluations and judgments regarding Evofem, its products, its product candidates and their development, demand for Evofem's products and product candidates and The Right to Contraception Act. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward- looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements, or that could impair the value of Evofem Biosciences' assets and business are disclosed in the Company's SEC filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 10, 2022. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such factors. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — The man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle earlier this month has been charged in the unrelated stabbing of his roommate in December.
Isaiah Lee, 23, faces one count of attempted murder, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
He is accused of stabbing his roommate during a fight at a transitional housing apartment on Dec. 2, 2021. After media reports about the Chappelle case, the victim identified Lee as the person who committed the assault he had previously reported to police.
Lee pleaded not guilty to the charge Thursday and is scheduled to return to court on June 2. The case was filed for a warrant on May 18.
Lee is also accused of running on stage with a weapon on May 3 as Chappelle was finishing for the “Netflix is a Joke” comedy festival at the Hollywood Bowl and assaulting him.
In that incident, the D.A.’s office referred a misdemeanor assault case involving Lee to the L.A. City Attorney’s Office.
For the Hollywood Bowl incident, Lee was charged with battery, possession of a weapon with intent to assault, unauthorized access to the stage area during a performance and commission of an act that delays the event or interferes with the performer. He pleaded not guilty.
“The publicity generated by the attack on Mr. Chappelle helped police solve this crime,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a written statement. “The incident that occurred at the Hollywood Bowl was misdemeanor conduct and rightfully referred to the City Attorney’s Office. Based on the nature and severity of the December attack, Mr. Lee is now facing felony charges which my office will prosecute.”
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Financial Results
- Net Sales were $2,358 million versus $1,737 million in the prior year quarter.
- Net Organic Sales increased 3% in the quarter driven by global demand for sustainability-supported, innovative consumer packaging solutions.
- Net Income was $66 million versus $38 million in the prior year quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $396 million versus $248 million in the prior year quarter, driven by $93 million of positive price-cost relationship, $81 million of volume/mix and $16 million of net performance.
- Earnings per Diluted Share were $0.21 versus $0.13 in the prior year quarter.
- Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (excluding amortization of purchased intangibles) were $0.60 versus $0.29 in the prior year quarter.
- Global liquidity was $1.2 billion at quarter end.
- Repurchased $7 million of common stock during the quarter; returned $30 million in total to stockholders in share repurchases and dividends.
ATLANTA, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (the "Company"), a leading provider of sustainable, fiber-based consumer packaging solutions to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer products companies, today reported Net Income for second quarter 2022 of $66 million, or $0.21 per share, based upon 309.9 million weighted average diluted shares. This compares to second quarter 2021 Net Income of $38 million, or $0.13 per share, based upon 295.8 million weighted average diluted shares.
The second quarters of 2022 and 2021 were negatively impacted by a net $102 million and a net $38 million of special charges, respectively. Special charges in the second quarter of 2022 included a $92 million expense associated with the write down of two folding carton plants in Russia now classified as held for sale. Adjusted Net Income also includes adjustments for amortization related to purchased intangible assets, net of tax. The second quarters of 2022 and 2021 were impacted by $17 million and $11 million of amortization related to purchased intangibles, respectively. The charges are detailed in the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures table attached. When adjusting for both types of charges, Adjusted Net Income for the second quarter of 2022 was $185 million, or $0.60 per diluted share. This compares to second quarter 2021 Adjusted Net Income of $87 million, or $0.29 per diluted share.
Michael Doss, the Company's President and CEO said, "Our growing pipeline of innovative, fiber-based consumer packaging solutions is meeting demand for more sustainable packaging and driving organic growth globally in our business. This continued in the second quarter, with Net Organic Sales up 3%, matching our first quarter growth rate and exceeding our targeted range. This growth is indicative of the ongoing transition of our customers to more recyclable and circular fiber-based packaging solutions. Our integrated business model and global scale have been essential to procuring raw materials in today's challenging supply chain environment and ensuring supply to our customers. Furthermore, the strategic investments we have completed uniquely position us to expand in new market segments and deliver industry-leading quality at the lowest cost to produce, all while advancing our leadership in the industry."
Doss added, "The operating leverage we have driven in our financial model remains on full display this year. We are on track to deliver our recently enhanced and stronger Vision 2025 goals by meeting or exceeding 2022 milestones. We continue to execute multiple pricing and productivity initiatives focused on improving profit margins and capturing returns on strategic investments. Our upwardly revised Adjusted EBITDA range, with $1.55 billion at the midpoint, reflects a substantial step up of approximately $500 million of incremental EBITDA when compared to 2021. As committed, we are utilizing cash flow to reduce debt and continue to expect year-end leverage to be in the 3.0 to 3.5x range."
Operating Results
Net Sales
Net Sales increased 36% to $2,358 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $1,737 million in the prior year period. The $621 million increase was driven by $278 million of pricing and $379 million of improved volume/mix related to organic growth from conversions to fiber-based packaging solutions and acquisitions. Net sales were unfavorably impacted by $36 million of foreign exchange.
EBITDA
EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $294 million, compared to $214 million in the prior year period. After adjusting both periods for business combinations and other special charges, Adjusted EBITDA was $396 million in the second quarter of 2022 versus $248 million in the second quarter of 2021. When comparing against the prior year quarter, Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2022 was positively impacted by $278 million of price, $81 million of volume/mix and $16 million in net productivity. Adjusted EBITDA was unfavorably impacted by $185 million of commodity input cost inflation, $25 million of other inflation and $17 million of unfavorable foreign exchange.
Other Results
Total Debt (Long-Term, Short-Term and Current Portion) decreased $136 million during the second quarter of 2022 to $5,831 million compared to the first quarter of 2022. Total Net Debt (Total Debt, net of Cash and Cash Equivalents) decreased $133 million during the second quarter of 2022 to $5,723 million compared to the first quarter of 2022. The Company returned $30 million in capital to stockholders in the second quarter of 2022 through dividends and share repurchases. The Company's second quarter 2022 Net Leverage Ratio was 4.36 times Adjusted EBITDA compared to 5.36 times at the end of 2021.
At June 30, 2022, the Company had available liquidity of $1,194 million, including the undrawn availability under its global revolving credit facilities.
Net Interest Expense was $48 million in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $29 million reported in the second quarter of 2021. Capital expenditures for the second quarter of 2022 were $138 million compared to $200 million in the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 Income Tax Expense was $39 million, compared to $26 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Please note that a tabular reconciliation of Net Organic Sales, Net Organic Sales Growth, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow and Total Net Debt is attached to this release.
Earnings Call
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EST today (July 26, 2022) to discuss the results of second quarter 2022. The conference call will be webcast and can be accessed from the Investors section of the Graphic Packaging website at www.graphicpkg.com. Participants may also listen via telephone by referencing conference ID 798328 and dialing:
844-200-6205 from the United States,
833-950-0062 from Canada, and
929-526-1599 from outside the United States and Canada.
Forward Looking Statements
Any statements of the Company's expectations in this press release, including but not limited to Adjusted EBITDA growth and year-end leverage constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's present expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations and business, inflation of and volatility in raw material and energy costs, continuing pressure for lower cost products, the Company's ability to implement its business strategies, including productivity initiatives, cost reduction plans, and integration activities, as well as the Company's debt level, currency movements and other risks of conducting business internationally, the impact of regulatory and litigation matters, including the continued availability of the Company's U.S. federal income tax attributes to offset U.S. federal income taxes and the timing related to the Company's future U.S. federal income tax payments. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements, except as required by law. Additional information regarding these and other risks is contained in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.
About Graphic Packaging Holding Company
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The Company is a leading provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions to the world's most widely-recognized food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies and brands. The Company operates on a global basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and fiber-based foodservice products in the United States and Europe, and holds leading market positions in coated recycled paperboard, coated unbleached kraft paperboard and solid bleached sulfate paperboard. Additional information about Graphic Packaging, its business and its products is available at www.graphicpkg.com.
GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables below set forth the calculation of the Company's earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, including pension amortization ("EBITDA"), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio, Total Net Debt and Net Organic Sales Growth. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income exclude charges (income) associated with: the Company's business combinations, facility shutdowns, and other special charges. The Company's management believes that the presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio and Net Organic Sales Growth provides useful information to investors because these measures are regularly used by management in assessing the Company's performance. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Organic Sales Growth are financial measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), and are not measures of net income, operating income, operating performance, liquidity or net sales presented in accordance with GAAP.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio and Net Organic Sales Growth should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered substitutes for or superior to GAAP results. In addition, our EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio and Net Organic Sales Growth may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled measures utilized by other companies since such other companies may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do.
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Donald Trump and family attend Ivana Trump’s funeral in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump paid respects to his first wife, Ivana Trump, joining their three children Wednesday at a funeral Mass for the 1980s style icon and businesswoman who helped him build an empire that launched him to the presidency.
“A very sad day, but at the same time a celebration of a wonderful and beautiful life,” the ex-president wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, before heading to the funeral Mass.
“This will not be easy!!!” added Trump, who attended the service with his current wife, former first lady Melania Trump.
Donald and Ivana Trump’s three children — Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric — and their families followed Ivana’s gold-colored coffin into St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Tiffany Trump, the daughter of the former president and his second wife, Marla Maples, also attended the service, as did family friends including Jeanine Pirro, co-host of Fox News’ “The Five,” and Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and the father of Ivanka Trump’s husband, Jared Kushner. Fashion designer Dennis Basso, a longtime friend of Ivana Trump’s, was also among the mourners.
Trump’s family announced Thursday that the 73-year-old had died at her Manhattan home. Authorities said the death was an accident, with blunt impact injuries to her torso as the cause.
“We all want to remember Ivana as the vibrant, sociable person she was,” longtime friend R. Couri Hay said before the service.
Ivana and Donald Trump met in the 1970s and were married from 1977 to 1992. In the 1980s, they were a power couple, and she became well known in her own right, instantly recognizable with her blond hair in an updo and her glamorous look.
Ivana Trump also took part in her husband’s businesses, managing one of his Atlantic City casinos and picking out some of the design elements in New York City’s Trump Tower.
Their very public divorce was ugly, but in recent years they were friendly. Ivana Trump was an enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and said they spoke on a regular basis.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One summer night, Misty Castillo stepped out of her house in Salem, Oregon, called 911 and asked for the police, saying her son was mentally ill, was assaulting her and her husband and had a knife.
“He’s drunk and he’s high and he’s mentally ill,” Castillo told the emergency dispatcher, emphasizing again her son’s mental condition. Less than five minutes later, a police officer burst into the house and shot Arcadio Castillo III dead as he stood, his mother said later, “frozen like a deer in headlights.”
“He didn’t try to calm him down. He just came in and immediately shot my son,” Castillo said.
Time and time again across the U.S., people experiencing mental health crises are being killed by police, but the exact number remains unknown because of a yawning governmental information gap.
A law passed by Congress in 2016 requires the Department of Justice to collect and publish data on how often federal, state and local officers use force, how many times that force ends up being fatal and how often the deceased had a mental illness. But the law doesn’t require police departments to tell the DOJ how many people their officers killed. The FBI, for the first quarter of this year, estimated that only 40% of all law enforcement agencies submitted use-of-force numbers.
Arcadio’s parents had sought mental health treatment for their 23-year-old son and even tried to have him committed. But the system, such as it is, failed them.
Across the country, in West Virginia, another system failure, another death.
Matt Jones was apparently suffering from a severe manic episode while standing on a highway with a handgun. Police were everywhere, sirens wailing. The scene on July 6 in the community of Bradley was captured by a bystander on video. One officer took a shot and then others opened fire, killing Jones in a hail of bullets.
The 36-year-old had been unable to get his medication refilled and was experiencing delusions and hallucinations, his fiancée, Dreamer Marquis, said.
“He desperately wanted help,” Marquis said. “He knew that he needed the medication in order to live a normal life because he knew that he would have manic episodes that would get him in trouble.”
Advocates for people with mental illness say it’s clear they face greater risk of a police encounter resulting in their death.
Hannah Wesolowski, chief advocacy officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, said the deaths of Castillo and Jones “highlight a larger systemic problem that we have in helping people who are struggling with their mental health or are in a mental health crisis.”
Many communities lack a mental health crisis infrastructure, with nearly 130 million people in the United States living in an area with a shortage of mental health providers, she said.
People with untreated mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed during a police encounter than other people approached by law enforcement, the Treatment Advocacy Center said in a 2015 report.
In Portland, Oregon, 72% of the 85 people who were shot to death by police from 1975 to 2020 were affected by mental illness, drugs or alcohol, or some combination thereof, according to Jason Renaud of the Mental Health Association of Portland. The group does not have the numbers for those affected by mental illness alone, but sometimes they’re intertwined. Long-term methamphetamine use, for instance, can cause psychosis.
Lt. Nathan Sheppard, a Portland Police Bureau spokesman, said he couldn’t confirm those numbers. All Portland police officers receive crisis intervention training, he said, but more must be done to address what he described as a “public health emergency … in which services and treatment are not readily available or easily accessible for those in need of mental health treatment.”
Misty Castillo is suing a Salem police officer and the city for the failure to use crisis intervention tactics and training before the officer resorted to deadly force by shooting Arcadio, on July 9, 2021. A grand jury found the shooting was justified. The district attorney’s office said Arcadio rushed towards the officer with a knife in a stabbing position, but his mother denied that.
A case worker at a psychiatric crisis center couldn’t diagnose Arcadio because of his drug and alcohol use, Castillo said. Arcadio’s parents tried to have him committed to a psychiatric institution, “but everywhere we turned we were told he wasn’t sick enough to be committed,” Castillo said. “And one week later he was killed.”
A video of the West Virginia killing hit social media before Jones’ loved ones were informed about his death.
Nicole Jones, his sister-in-law, was scrolling through Facebook when she clicked on a video that showed a man with blond shoulder-length hair walking on a highway, pursued by at least eight police with guns drawn. The man held his arms above his head, a pistol in one hand. He pointed the gun at his own head briefly.
Jones’ heart dropped as she recognized the man’s walk and the way he flipped his hair over his shoulder— and realized it was her husband Mark’s brother.
Mark Jones said Matt, who had been a star baseball player and wrestler, struggled with mental health since childhood. Matt built a landscaping and tree removal company but was also getting in trouble — often DUIs or driving without a license or violating probation, his family said.
While incarcerated, Matt was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and placed on medication. But weeks before his death, he was running low on pills and broke down crying, his fiancée said.
He didn’t have a driver’s license. His social security card and birth certificate were elsewhere. That made it difficult to make medical appointments, Marquis said.
Mark Jones was at work landscaping when he saw the video of his brother being shot.
“I was trying to understand, ‘What was he thinking?’” he said. “What I keep coming back to is that he was lost and he really wanted help — not just one time, but his whole life.”
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 22, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that CareDx, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in CareDx you have until July 22, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s efforts to reshape Mexico’s electricity sector to favor the state-owned power company have spurred hundreds of lawsuits and sown a level of uncertainty that businesspeople say is costing jobs and private investment.
The level of uncertainty is such that a solar panel company had to agree to a clause in a contract requiring it to buy back some 3,000 panels from a client if laws changed affecting their viability.
Manuel Vegara, whose company Pireos Power installs solar panels for everything from homes to major commercial projects, hasn’t had to buy back the panels — the law change last year didn’t affect his client. But he says he lost projects last year with two other clients worth a combined $3 million because they were unsure where things were headed. He has had to cut his workforce from 90 to 35.
“We have had to survive with small installations at homes or with clients who were braver and who despite the uncertainty have had the courage to invest,” Vegara said.
The president’s party succeeded in reforming the electrical industry law last year, but this week the lower chamber of Mexico’s congress infuriated López Obrador when lawmakers voted down a constitutional reform of the sector pushed by the president. The uncertainty has become a nightmare for companies large and small.
In May 2019, the Spanish energy giant Iberdrola said in a statement: “Mexico generates confidence: Iberdrola will invest up to $5 billion during the present federal administration.” None of that investment came and the company has given no public explanation.
When the opposition parties blocked the constitutional reform Sunday, “the initial feeling was relief,” Vegara said. “But we know the president won’t leave it that way and the uncertainty isn’t resolved even though the big storm has passed.”
The big power companies have remained silent, unwilling to risk their investments. Not even Iberdrola, the most frequently attacked by López Obrador, or the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, representing some of the United States’ most important energy companies, would comment.
Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council called again this week for “a clear, transparent and trustworthy legal framework.”
Instead, there is legal chaos.
“Mexico has right now two contradictory systems working simultaneously,” said Miriam Grunstein, an academic with the James Baker Institute at Rice University.
There is the Constitution, which since 2013 reforms is oriented toward market openness. And then there is the electricity law reformed last year to favor state-owned power plants over private ones. The changes allow for revising and cancelling contracts retroactively.
The government argues those changes tried to fix past abuses and excessive advantages for foreign companies, for example, being exempt from certain payments. The companies say the government is restricting free competition by changing the rules in the middle of the game and violating their rights.
Hundreds of lawsuits have followed, and in most cases companies have won injunctions to protect their interests, at least temporarily.
In practice, the reality is that “in the same industry you’re giving white to some and black to others and the difference is who has injunctions and who doesn’t,” Grunstein said. “It’s a system that favors companies that can resist more.” Many companies are tired and weighing the possibility of international arbitration.
Adding to the confusion, the Supreme Court has weighed in, but only opaquely. The majority of the justices found the law unconstitutional, but not enough voted to overturn it. U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said more lawsuits would follow.
With a divided congress, solutions will not come easily. Some in the electricity sector say that negotiation with the companies is the only way out, while others see that as not viable.
The private sector just repeats that it wants certainty about how, when and in what to invest. But that would require reforming the law yet again.
“The United States is increasingly irritated,” but has so far not taken more weighty action, so Grunstein believes the pressure will have to come from international markets.
“It’s a fight between two models and two visions of the country,” Vegara said. On one side is the neoliberal approach, where there may have been abuses, and on the other the state-led approach that is slowing investment and putting economic growth, the environment and job creation at risk. In between are citizens who don’t know if it means they will have to pay more for electricity.
Vegara believes the solution lies somewhere in the middle: achieve a model that guarantees free competition and promotes clean energy so Mexico can meet its climate commitments, but assuring that Mexicans — especially the poorest — have good electrical service at reasonable prices.
Currently, the two visions in Mexico appear “irreconcilable,” Vegara said, at least while López Obrador remains president. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/mexicos-electricity-sector-rankled-by-doubt-and-legal-chaos/ | 2022-04-21T04:12:53Z |
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Apyx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APYX 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: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Apyx during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 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.
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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) ("Marine") today declared a quarterly cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.261822 per unit, payable on September 28, 2022, to unitholders of record on August 31, 2022. Marine's 2021 tax information, cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.marps-marine.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.
This distribution of $0.261822 per unit is higher than the $0.197500 per unit distributed last quarter, as the volumes produced of and price realized on both oil and natural gas included in this distribution increased this quarter. This distribution is higher than the $0.064312 per unit distributed in the comparable quarter in 2021. As compared to the comparable quarter in 2021, the volumes of both oil and natural gas produced and included in the current distribution and the price realized for both oil and natural gas have increased.
Marine's distributions to unitholders are determined by royalties received up to the date the distribution amount is declared. In general, Marine receives royalties two months after oil production and three months after natural gas production.
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proteus, LLC announced the launch of its latest fund in a series of alternative investment pools allowing smaller investors to access institutional-quality alternative investments. The Proteus Directional Hedge Fund of Funds I, LLC seeks to participate in upside market trends, mitigate downside risk and benefit from downside volatility of the market by allocating to managers that invest in a broad opportunity set including non-public investments, short positions and hedging techniques.
The fund is actively managed and is currently comprised of four, high-quality funds with an emphasis on complementary managers who, while primarily investing in credit and equity, diversify sources of risk and return. These strategies have historically only been available to the ultra-wealthy and institutions. The fund provides smaller investors access to these strategies.
"The fund seeks to achieve attractive long-term, risk-adjusted net returns relative to the stock and bond markets," according to Eric Knauss, Chief Investment Officer at Proteus, LLC. The minimum investment in the fund is $250,000.
"This is the next step in the evolution of fund of funds. There is no cost to access the pools we have created, yet we provide all the manager sourcing and diligence, portfolio construction as well as all the middle- and back-office servicing and support," said Eric Knauss.
Proteus remains dedicated to bringing alternative investments typically reserved for the largest endowments, pensions and the ultra-wealthy to smaller investors. This new fund joins Proteus' existing line-up of alternative asset class pools including:
- Proteus Absolute Return Hedge Fund of Funds I, LLC
- Proteus Income Fund I, LLC
- Proteus Private Credit Core Fund I, LLC
- Proteus Private Credit Non-Core Fund I, LLC
- Proteus Private Equity Fund II, LLC
- Proteus Real Assets Core Fund I, LLC
- Proteus Real Assets Non-Core Fund I, LLC.
"This strategy is unique in that it features a high-conviction portfolio of four institutional-quality hedge funds with complementary styles to provide instant diversification and strong risk-adjusted expected returns," said Pete Keliuotis, CFA, EVP and Head of Alternatives Consulting at Callan.
About Proteus
Proteus is an alternative investment platform solution for high-end wealth advisors. The platform provides sophisticated access to institutional-quality investment opportunities, including private funds, alternative investment model portfolios and sub-asset class pools which invest across the alternative investment strategy spectrum. Wealth advisors and their Accredited Investor and Qualified Purchaser clients use the platform to research alternative investment managers and investments, review due diligence materials and construct custom portfolios all on one platform, thereby eliminating significant hurdles and inefficiencies that have plagued alternative investors for decades. Proteus' fully integrated platform is an end-to-end enterprise solution which also provides sophisticated portfolio construction tools, integrated & compliant portfolio accounting and consolidated K-1 processing. To learn more about Proteus, visit www.proteuscapital.us.
About Callan
Callan was founded as an employee-owned investment consulting firm in 1973. Ever since, we have empowered institutional clients with creative, customized investment solutions backed by proprietary research, exclusive data, and ongoing education. Today, Callan advises on more than $3 trillion in total fund sponsor assets, which makes it among the largest independently owned investment consulting firms in the U.S. Callan uses a client-focused consulting model to serve pension and defined contribution plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, independent investment advisers, investment managers, and other asset owners. Callan has a large presence in the alternative investment market, having placed over $80 billion in alternative assets in the past five years across over 400 private markets, real assets, and hedge fund strategies. Callan has six offices throughout the U.S. Learn more at callan.com.
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MIAMI, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) College of Law Intercultural Human Rights Law Review recently held a panel discussion regarding the factual and legal parameters of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its place in the history of war.
Executive Director of the Graduate Program in Intercultural Human Rights and Founding Director of the John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy, Law Professor Roza Pati, moderated the panel.
The panel featured Dr. Denys Bakaiev, LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights Candidate, Professor Siegfried Wiessner, Director of the Graduate Program in Intercultural Human Rights, and Ms. Rossanna Hernandez Mitchell, J.D. Candidate and J.D. Editor-in-Chief of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review.
The panel explored the existential threat posed by Russia's invasion to the post-World War II international legal order, characterized by the prohibition of the use of force and the values of human rights and an order of human dignity. Potential responses and their effectiveness were also discussed. The difficulties of merely observing ever-increasing atrocities and international crimes were noted, as was the game-changing environment of the nuclear armament of the aggressor, which makes humanitarian intervention an endeavor risking the survival of humankind.
"Russia's invasion of Ukraine constitutes an existential threat to the values-based international legal order established after World War II. The atrocities committed in its wake exacerbate this violation. Both need an effective response by a united international community," said Professor Dr. Siegfried Wiessner.
Dr. Denys Bakaiev was born and raised in Ukraine and is currently an Intercultural Human Rights LL.M. student. His family is in Ukraine fighting against Russian forces and struggling to survive.
"I thank my fellow students and professors for allowing me to share in this forum the human and the material devastation going on in my country. The whole nation of Ukraine is fighting for its very survival," stated Dr. Bakaiev. "My family in Kharkiv and Odessa are part of this battle. War crimes, genocide, forced displacement of civilians, refugees, massacres—all testify to Putin's horrifying war of aggression. The future is grim, but our resolve is unwavering. War in Ukraine is a war of Democracy v. Authoritarianism. In this battle we need the US support as never before," he added.
The Intercultural Human Rights Law Review is an annual journal of cultural human rights scholarship affiliated with St. Thomas University College of Law and its Intercultural Human Rights Program.
St. Thomas University (STU) is a private, non-profit Catholic institution committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community. Rich with cultural and international diversity, STU is the only Catholic archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida.
On our beautiful campus and online, the university's College of Health Sciences & Technology, College of Law, College of Business and Biscayne College offer 61 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and post-graduate certificate programs.
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WATCH: Florida deputies rescue man trapped in burning car
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (CNN) - Dramatic body-cam video shows how two Florida deputies went beyond the call, running to a burning car to rescue a man inside.
When two Charlotte County deputies arrived at the scene of a crash, they discovered a car on fire with flames shooting five or six feet into the air.
One of the deputies, Garrett Parrish, noticed a person barely hanging out of it and said he could hear him screaming for help as they opened their door.
Parrish, along with Deputy Bryant Ovalles Vasquez, knew they had to act fast.
“As I get close to the vehicle, the fire was so hot that you could feel the hair on your arms kind of start to burn off,” Vasquez said.
Parrish said that the man was not only trapped but also on fire.
“He had the seat belt around his neck and his upper torso,” Parrish said. “And I realized that not only was he in the car trapped but the whole right side of him was on fire.”
They tried to use a pocketknife to cut his seatbelt. When that didn’t work, they made a mad dash for a fire extinguisher from their car.
“It’s a man’s life at risk. Right there. He’s burning,” Vasquez said.
The crash happened at about 1 a.m. A witness had called 911 to report he heard a crash. The car allegedly hit a tree in the median while the driver negotiated a curve.
According to police, the witness said he ran to the scene but was unable to free the man.
First on the scene, the deputies knew there was no time to wait for a firetruck and their fire extinguisher would have to do.
Along with some help from a good Samaritan, they were able to get the man out and to safety.
EMS arrived and quickly assessed his injuries.
As the victim started talking, the deputies were relieved to learn there was nobody else in the car.
“My exact words were ‘hallelujah,’” Parrish said.
The man was transported to the hospital where he’s still recovering.
“You’re training to do that thing but, until you’re in it and you’re doing it physically in person, there’s no training for that,” Parrish said.
While others may call them heroes, the deputies said they were just doing their job.
“I don’t consider myself a hero,” Vazquez said. “I signed up for this job to serve and protect citizens here in Charlotte County, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
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LONDON (AP) — European health officials say they are investigating a “rapidly evolving” outbreak of salmonella in 134 children that appears to be linked to chocolate Easter eggs that normally contain a surprise toy inside.
In a statement on Wednesday, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said chocolate products were identified “as the likely route of infection,” adding that children mainly under 10 years of age were affected. The first case was detected in Britain in January.
Officials said the epidemic has been characterized “by an unusually high proportion of children being hospitalized” and noted that product recalls have been started in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and the U.K. British authorities said the Italian company Ferrero had begun recalling specific batches of Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.
“We are voluntarily recalling select batches of Kinder Surprise as a precautionary step,” the company said, noting there was a “possible link” to the reported salmonella cases. Ferrero said the affected chocolate was made in Belgium, but that it was possible the recall could be extended to other countries.
Britain’s Health Security Agency said it had identified 63 cases of salmonella linked to the chocolate eggs and that most were children under five. Salmonella typically causes symptoms including diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Most people who get sick do not need any medicine but severe cases that result in hospitalization may require antibiotics or other treatment.
In Norway, authorities recalled several Ferrero products Wednesday, saying they have been sold in stores all over the country. They said people who have bought the products should either discard them or return them to the store.
Swedish authorities also recalled the chocolates on Wednesday. ”Anyone who has these products at home should not eat them,” said Mats Lindblad of the National Food Administration. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/eu-officials-probe-salmonella-cases-linked-to-chocolate-eggs/ | 2022-04-07T06:22:10Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s always touching to watch retiring police officers do their last call, and as Americans, honoring the men and women who serve our communities is a no-brainer. That no-brainer also extends to all the brave doggos and animals out there that also serve.
That’s exactly what the Dallas Police Department did on Wednesday afternoon as they retired one of their beloved K-9s that has served Dallas Love Field Airport as well as other communities in the Dallas area.
The department posted an adorable video of Marco, as he enjoys a VERY-MUCH deserved pup-cake, “Today we retire Marco after 7 years of faithful service. During his career he has served as a viable asset to the department, surround communities, state and federal entities, and the Dallas Love Field Airport. Thank you for your service!” | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-dallas-police-retire-k-9-marco-celebrates-with-pup-cake/ | 2022-07-07T19:46:21Z |
The trusted brand is debuting a new visual identity that makes it easier for individuals to select the product best designed to meet their unique needs
ST. LOUIS, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Brands, Inc., the maker of Cutter® Insect Repellents, which for more than 50 years have protected families from mosquitoes and ticks, announced today a brand refresh to meet the changing needs of today's consumer. The refresh includes a new logo, an enhanced visual identity that includes redesigned packaging labels, as well as a more informative website.
As part of the refresh, the brand is better reflecting the lives and distinct needs of today's families. Each Cutter® product features fun, engaging and relatable illustrations inspired by happy times shared outside with a range of ages, and diverse, inclusive groups of users. In addition, distinct elements featured on brand packaging highlight key product benefits, including length of protection, DEET percentages and DEET-free alternatives. Shoppers will easily be able to locate the item that best suits their needs.
"For more than half a century, the Cutter® brand has been a leader in providing people with tried-and-true protection that can be counted on to work every time," said Steve Schwallie, Division Vice President-Home & Garden Marketing at Spectrum Brands. "As we look to the future, we wanted to create a distinctive visual identity that emotionally resonates with people who already use Cutter® products and also allows us to attract new shoppers to our brand."
The brand's new visual identity, developed with the help of Chicago-based Bluedog Design, features a palette of blues that evokes the calmness of the outdoors, with a summer orange accent that connects to sunshine and vibrancy. In addition, the brand's revitalized logo features an arc of bubbles that signals reliability.
Shoppers will begin to see the new logo and packaging designs on retail shelves and online starting this spring. In addition, the brand is debuting a multimedia marketing campaign, which includes a series of "New Look, Same Protection" spots that will appear on Bravo, HGTV, TLC and the Food Network beginning in May 2022.
With a range of effective products, including Cutter® Skinsations®, Cutter® Backwoods®, Cutter® Backwoods® Tick Defense® and Cutter® Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellents, the brand offers personal insect protection to suit a variety of personalized needs. Designed with the outdoors and families in mind, Cutter® products feature active ingredients like DEET and oil of lemon eucalyptus to help protect people of all ages.
To see the brand's full portfolio of products, visit www.cutterprotects.com.
About Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Spectrum Brands Holdings is a home-essentials company with a mission to make living better at home. We focus on delivering innovative products and solutions to consumers for use in and around the home through our trusted brands. We are a leading supplier of specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, personal insect repellents, shaving and grooming products, personal care products, and small household appliances. Helping to meet the needs of consumers worldwide, Spectrum Brands offers a broad portfolio of market-leading, well-known and widely trusted brands including Tetra®, DreamBone®, SmartBones®, Nature's Miracle®, 8-in-1®, FURminator®, Healthy-Hide®, Good Boy®, Meowee!®, OmegaOne®, Spectracide®, Cutter®, Repel®, Hot Shot®, Rejuvenate®, Black Flag®, Liquid Fence®, Remington®, George Foreman®, Russell Hobbs®, Black+Decker®, PowerXL®, Emeril Legasse®, and Copper Chef®. For more information, please visit www.spectrumbrands.com. Spectrum Brands – A Home Essentials Company™
About Cutter® Products
Bumps and bruises happen. Mosquito bites don't have to. Kids will be kids – let Cutter® Insect Repellents help make biting bugs one less thing you have to worry about. For more than 50 years, Cutter® brand has protected families from mosquitoes and ticks through all of their outdoor fun, with a range of repellents available to make it easy to pick the right solutions. Visit cutterprotects.com to learn more. Protect Your People.™
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A federal commission tasked by Congress with renaming military bases named after Confederate leaders on Tuesday announced recommendations for new titles.
“We’ve got some exciting news,” retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Ty Seidule said. “We believe that these new names will inspire soldiers.”
The commission was formed after public backlash about Confederal symbols on public land.
Its suggestions for new names include Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was a general during World War II before becoming president. His name would go on what is now Fort Gordon in Georgia.
The list of people honored also includes historic firsts for women and minorities. Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia would become Fort Walker after Dr. Mary Walker, an abolitionist who served as the first female U.S. Army surgeon during the Civil War. Fort Hood, Texas, would be renamed for the first Hispanic four-star general, Richard Cavazos.
Fort Lee in Virginia would be renamed Fort Gregg-Adams after two African American service members, Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams. Adams was the highest-ranking Black woman officer during World War II.
“It is our honor to unanimously recommend these names,” Seidule said.
He said the names are the result of months of work with each community.
“We received more than 34,000 submissions,” he said.
According to rules devised by lawmakers last year, each name must be approved by Congress and the secretary of defense before becoming official. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/bases-may-honor-eisenhower-female-civil-war-surgeon-black-wwii-officer/ | 2022-05-25T00:10:05Z |
Biden announces additional $1 billion in military aid for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday it was providing an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine to fight Russia, a package that includes shipments of additional howitzers, ammunition and coastal defense systems.
US President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday ahead of the announcement. According to a US official, the latest package includes 18 howitzers, 36,000 rounds of howitzer ammunition and two Harpoon coastal defense systems.
“I informed President Zelenskyy that the United States is providing another $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, including additional artillery and coastal defense weapons, as well as ammunition for the artillery and advanced rocket systems that the Ukrainians need to support their defensive operations in the Donbas,” Biden said in a statement after the call. “We also discussed Secretary Austin’s efforts in Brussels today to coordinate additional international support for the Ukrainian armed forces.”
Speaking in Brussels, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the US and Ukraine are “working in lockstep to meet Ukraine’s requests for new capabilities, especially its need for long-range fires, armor and coastal defense.”
The latest weapons package comes as Ukraine’s military is burning through its Soviet-era ammunition, while Ukrainian officials have pleaded with the West to send additional heavy weaponry as the war with Russia girds on. Western intelligence and military officials believe the war is at a critical stage that could determine the long-term outcome of the conflict, while Russia has amassed a significant artillery advantage around two key cities in eastern Ukraine.
South Carolina congressman who voted for impeachment will fall to Trump-backed challenger, while another incumbent who defied Trump will survive primary
South Carolina Republican voters on Tuesday split on two US House incumbents who defied former President Donald Trump, renominating Rep. Nancy Mace but souring on Rep. Tom Rice, the first of the 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump’s impeachment last year to fall in a primary.
State Rep. Russell Fry, who was endorsed by Trump, will defeat Rice in the 7th District, CNN projects.
Despite facing a severe backlash over his impeachment vote, including death threats in its aftermath, Rice did not back off his criticism of Trump or decide, like some of his impeachment-backing GOP colleagues, to leave office at the end of his term rather than face voters again. A staunch conservative and Trump supporter before the insurrection, the five-term congressman instead took his case out on the campaign trail. Republicans in his 7th District rejected it — and delivered the nomination to Fry, who will clear the 50% mark to avoid a runoff.
Rice’s ouster underscores Trump’s enduring popularity with most Republicans, especially in conservative districts like the one Rice has represented since 2013. But results in the 1st District demonstrated that the former President’s hold is not entirely firm.
Mace did not vote to impeach Trump, but she refused to join congressional objectors to President Joe Biden’s victory, earning the former President’s wrath. Faced with charges of insufficient loyalty to Trump, she drew a challenge from Katie Arrington, who defeated then-Rep. Mark Sanford, another Trump critic, in the 2018 primary but went on to lose the general election.
Suspect in custody after mass shooting threat prompts at least 8 Missouri school districts to cancel summer school classes
A suspect who allegedly made a mass shooting threat that prompted the cancellation of summer school events in at least eight Missouri school districts Wednesday is in police custody, according to the Blue Springs Police Department.
“There is no threat to the public and as in all threats of violence, our top priority is to keep the community safe,” Blue Springs Police said in a news release Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors have yet to announce formal charges, but speaking to reporters, Blue Springs Police Sgt. Keegan Hughes raised the possibility of a charge of making terroristic threats, which is a felony.
Hughes described the suspect as a 19-year-old Blue Springs resident. He was identified with the help of the FBI, Hughes said.
Police received a report around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday about a suspicious Snapchat post, the statement said. | https://www.albanyherald.com/nation-in-brief-061622/article_29ca13a2-ecda-11ec-8986-3703966b6dd5.html | 2022-06-15T19:43:14Z |
NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Wellfleet Credit Partners LLC ("Wellfleet") from affiliates of Littlejohn & Co, LLC. The transaction was previously announced in February of 2022.
Wellfleet focuses on the management of CLO portfolios of broadly syndicated leveraged loans. Wellfleet also invests in third-party CLO equity and junior mezzanine tranches on behalf of separately managed accounts.
As of December 31, 2021, Wellfleet manages 16 CLOs with over $6.5B in assets under management and is now a platform within the Owl Rock Division of Blue Owl. The platform will continue to be led by Scott McKay and Dennis Talley.
Craig Packer, Co-Founder and a Senior Managing Director of Blue Owl, said: "We are excited to welcome the Wellfleet team onto the Owl Rock platform as the addition of the team's expertise in the public markets will both complement and further expand our credit capabilities."
About Blue Owl Capital Inc.
Blue Owl is a global alternative asset manager with $94.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, the firm deploys private capital across Direct Lending, GP Solutions and Real Estate strategies on behalf of Institutional and Private Wealth clients. Blue Owl's flexible, consultative approach helps position the firm as a partner of choice for businesses seeking capital solutions to support their sustained growth. The firm's management team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals averaging more than 25 years of experience building alternative investment businesses. Blue Owl employs over 350 people across nine offices globally. For more information, please visit us at www.blueowl.com.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A courthouse in upstate New York was closed for fumigation Tuesday after hundreds of cockroaches were released during an altercation that broke out at an arraignment, according to court officials.
The clash broke out during proceedings in Albany City Court for four people for an arrest at the state Capitol. A defendant who started to film the courtroom proceedings was told to stop. In the altercation that followed, hundreds of cockroaches brought into the courthouse in plastic containers were released, according to the state court system.
The bug release was being investigated while the courthouse was closed for the rest of the day for fumigation.
Court officers arrested a 34-year-old woman in the audience for charges related to the altercation, including disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental administration and tampering with physical evidence.
She was released, and it was not immediately clear whether she had an attorney to speak on her behalf.
“What transpired is not advocacy or activism, it is criminal behavior with the intent to disrupt a proceeding and cause damage,” read a statement from the Office of Court Administration. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/disorder-in-the-court-cockroaches-released-during-hearing/ | 2022-06-08T17:35:47Z |
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Kentucky Derby leads off Triple Crown without Bob Baffert
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Sports Writer
The Kentucky Derby leads off the first Triple Crown season in decades without the chance of Bob Baffert officially winning one or more of the three races. Baffert’s absence while suspended shadows over the race particularly because two horses he trained for a significant period of time are among the top contenders. Former assistant Tim Yakteen would get the credit if Taiba or Messier wins after taking over training duties. Taiba could become the first horse since 1883 to win the Derby with two or fewer previous starts. And Taiba’s jockey, Mike Smith, is looking to become the oldest jockey to win the Derby. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/01/kentucky-derby-leads-off-triple-crown-without-bob-baffert/ | 2022-05-01T20:49:31Z |
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Experts say, without changes, by 2035 Social Security won’t be able to pay full benefits.
“What I want, I think most people want, is more than 13 years,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (L-Vt.) said.
Sanders believes the change should be increased funding.
“Our job in my view is not to cut Social Security. Is not to raise the retirement age as many of my Republican colleagues would have us do,” Sanders said.
Sanders introduced legislation to fully fund Social Security for the next 75 years by raising taxes on high income individuals.
“If you are a multi-billionaire, you pay the same amount of money into Social Security as someone who makes $147,000 a year,” Sanders said.
But Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), believes Sander’s plan will never pass.
“We’re going to need more revenue. But if you think taxing the wealthy is going to save Social Security, you’re wrong,” Graham said.
Graham argues that raising taxes will not receive bipartisan support.
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) echoed this message and says Sander’s bill will be a non-starter for every Republican in the House and the Senate.
“The idea is to have people come together, Republicans and Democrats, to see if we can find a solution. If we don’t do that, we will not save social security,” Romney said.
Experts say, for the future of Social Security, acting sooner rather than later is the right thing to do. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/lawmakers-question-future-of-social-security/ | 2022-06-10T21:12:58Z |
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Jessica Treviño’s 11-year-old daughter was attending Robb Elementary School on May 24, when a gunman fatally shot 19 children and two teachers. She was not physically hurt. But in the nearly two months since, she has suffered from anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder — conditions that have required up to $1,500 a week in physical and emotional care.
The Treviños currently qualify for some of the millions of dollars that have been raised to help shooting victims and survivors — but they haven’t seen any of it yet. Such funds normally take months to administer and distribute. That reality has not been conveyed effectively, however, to families in dire need of help now.
During a packed city council meeting in Uvalde on Tuesday, multiple people shouted out questions from their seats about why financial relief seemed to be taking so long. City leaders have offered little clarity — and seemed to be just as confused.
“These families cannot begin to heal unless they are given time to grieve free from financial worry,” Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin and state Sen. Roland Gutierrez stated in a letter sent last week to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The mayor and lawmaker said they had both received “numerous troubling reports” of people receiving insufficient financial resources aside from a two weeks’ bereavement benefit. They cited one family that was struggling to keep the lights on while a child was hospitalized.
At least $14 million has been raised in private and corporate donations for families affected by the shooting. All have been combined in the Uvalde Together We Rise fund, which will be administered by a local steering committee with guidance from national experts.
But creating a plan to ensure that the funds are distributed equitably and transparently takes time — usually months, noted Jeffery Dion, executive director of the National Compassion Fund. The nonprofit organization has helped distribute more than $105 million in donations for people affected by 23 other mass casualty incidents since 2014. Among them: mass shootings at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016; at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018; and at a Walmart in El Paso in 2019. In each of these cases, donations took multiple months to get to victims.
“It’s a gift, so there is no right or wrong answer, but the most important thing is that it is the local answer,” Dion said, adding that each local steering committee ultimately has the final say on the distribution plan.
Currently, funds are expected to be distributed to families starting Nov. 21, according to Mickey Gerdes, a local attorney who chairs the Uvalde committee in charge of donation allocation. Gerdes said a draft of the distribution plan is currently available to the community and will be finalized after public input.
In the meantime, the Treviños and many others have started GoFundMe pages and multiple donors and organizations have stepped in to provide immediate financial relief.
The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department has written checks directly to 15 families of the injured, according to department president Patrick Williams. He said the organization initially received $21,000 through an annual fundraiser, which it decided to dedicate to the victims, and $49,000 through a related GoFundMe page, which closed June 1.
“At no point in time should we be talking about money and the loss of children’s life in the same sentence, but here we are and it has to be talked about,” Williams said, noting that the money his department has raised is helping families of the injured who have had to miss work and who are struggling with medical and everyday expenses.
“This has shown me the worst in man and the best in man,” Williams said.
The Treviño family’s GoFundMe page has raised more than $47,000. But, Jessica Treviño said traveling to San Antonio on a weekly basis for treatment while providing for her three other children is still a financial challenge for her and her husband.
“I also think that a lot of mental illness is pushed aside because of families like my own who have no help financially,” Treviño said.
Distributing the $14 million that is available through the other sources takes so long because each application must be vetted through medical and law records, according to Dion. He said families also need time to consult with pro-bono attorneys who can advise them about the best way the funds can be transferred — especially to minors — in accordance with local laws and without them losing any other public benefits they may already be receiving.
Applications to receive funds will be available online between Sept. 8 and Oct. 6. According to the current draft of the distribution plan, those eligible include legal heirs of the deceased, those who were either physically hurt or experienced psychological trauma, and students and staff who were present at the school when the shooting took place. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/uvalde-families-need-help-donations-take-months-to-deliver/ | 2022-07-16T09:07:52Z |
Results matter: Former division of Carousel Industries pivoted from providing traditional telecommunication solutions to a diversified portfolio of advanced solutions and services, providing more value to their clients, capturing more IT spend, doubling sales production, increasing margin, and growing revenues by more than 80% in four years
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the four-year anniversary of their Northeast acquisition, ARG today announced the successful transformation of this former division of Carousel Industries, from a traditional telco business model to an offering that now includes a diversified portfolio of advanced solutions and services that are exceeding client expectations. As part of the ARG portfolio, the team has become the firm's Northeast practice, moving from connectivity-based engagements which historically accounted for over 70% of their revenue, to new technology engagements which now account for more than two-thirds of their new business.
"Our consulting methodology, sales tools, engineering, implementation, and support processes, have been refined over decades to deliver measurable business outcomes for the managing partners and their clients," said Mike Shonholz, Chief Revenue Officer, ARG. "The team's adoption of the ARG playbook has enabled their clients to take advantage of our thoughtful consulting process and robust support organization. Their success demonstrates how a diverse portfolio that includes advanced solutions such as cybersecurity, managed IT and next-generation technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation that improve both the employee and client experience, can create incredible growth opportunities."
Amy Senese, Senior Technology Advisor, ARG Northeast, added, "Joining ARG provided access to a robust team of industry experts with deep technical knowledge of provider solutions, implementation, and support. Combined with the comprehensive methodology of the ARG playbook, my clients have benefited from insightful and educational engagements to address their most pressing business and technology challenges. We have facilitated hundreds of meaningful migrations providing immediate value for our clients which in turn has enabled us to retain our base and dramatically increase our revenue."
Capitalizing on market opportunity to deliver greater value
The ARG playbook has become a major differentiator in helping partners and agents take advantage of the massive opportunities that are currently available in the IT marketplace, while at the same time optimizing the employee and client experience.
According to Gartner, Inc.'s latest forecast, worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.4 trillion in 2022, an increase of 4% from 2021. "Our research and analysis show that the current addressable spend per employee is growing and remains largely untapped," said Shonholz. "Agents and partners are currently only discussing a fraction of their clients' needs, and through the ARG playbook and a diversified portfolio of solutions and services they can dramatically increase their relationship and their business."
Fragmentation of the market has also led to smaller agents and partners having only limited technical resources, business expertise and client-facing resources, which in turn impacts what they can support and offer their clients. ARG's deep bench of business and technology expertise enables agents and partners to successfully engage with and support a broader range of solutions and services offerings. Additionally, by accelerating the use of automation, ARG is also helping agents and partners improve the IT buying experience and driving successful client acquisition and retention.
Darryl Senese, Vice President and Managing Partner, ARG Northeast, said, "Our journey with ARG has been a phenomenal one and we couldn't be more pleased with the business outcomes we have achieved. When ARG acquired us, we wanted to be able to retain our entrepreneurial spirit while operating under a brand that is a known leader in the IT sourcing and technology space. ARG helped us reach these goals, providing the resources and investment we needed to scale our business and expand our portfolio of services and solutions, which has increased our sales and revenues, enabled us to deliver more value, and helped us improve the client experience."
There are two problems in the IT market; the first is the overwhelming choice, and the second is the pace of change. Companies are afraid of making the wrong choice, or not choosing the latest technology because they are simply not aware of it. For over 30 years, ARG has helped over 4,000 companies make the right choice from thousands of options and bleeding-edge new products. We call it IT Clarity – our clients call it brilliant. To learn more about ARG, contact info@myarg.com.
Erica Lord
Director, Marketing
703-770-2407
elord@myarg.com
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When looking at the makeup of American families today, it’s rare to see a home where a pet isn’t part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households—or around 85 million homes—own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country’s shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you’ve been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Dallas, Texas on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It’s important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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Lance
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Weimaraner (mixed)
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RALPH
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
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PETITE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Lhasa Apso
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HULK
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
COCO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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Hamilton
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Terrier (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
BO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Terrier (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
BOON
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Dodger
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Labrador Retriever (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
TEQUILA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
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ROCKO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
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SOPHIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
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EVEREST
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Lil Bit
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Rottweiler
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Gene
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
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Luna
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
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KING
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
WADE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
KING
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
SCOOBY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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LUNA HEART
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder | https://cw33.com/news/local/dogs-available-for-adoption-in-dallas-8/ | 2022-07-05T17:48:16Z |
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinwheel, the market-leading income layer for financial services, furthers its commitment to setting the market-leading security standards for consumer-permissioned access to payroll data by receiving the highest security certification in the industry. Pinwheel is now an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified provider whose Information Security Management System (ISMS) has received third-party accreditation from the International Standards Organization.
With this latest certification, Pinwheel continues to set the security standards for consumer-permissioned access to payroll data by attaining the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is an information security management system standard published in October 2013 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
A-LIGN, an independent, third-party auditor, found Pinwheel to have technical controls in place and formalized IT Security policies and procedures. A-LIGN is an ISO / IEC 27001 certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to perform ISMS 27001 certifications. Pinwheel implemented several security measures and countermeasures that protect it from unauthorized access or compromise, and IT personnel were found to be conscientious and knowledgeable in best practices.
"This certification demonstrates Pinwheel's dedication to the security and privacy of our customers' information," said Jeff Hudesman, Chief Information Security Officer, at Pinwheel. "Last year, Pinwheel became SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and became a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), making us the only provider in the space offering Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)-compliant income and employment data. At Pinwheel, we're working to create a fairer financial system, and a huge component of that is ensuring that all consumers' data remains secure."
Pinwheel is the market-leading income layer for financial services. Fintechs and financial institutions alike trust Pinwheel to access the data and controls within traditional and non-traditional payroll platforms to update direct deposits, streamline income and employment verification, improve underwriting, power earned wage access, and build innovative new products. With consumer permissioning, Pinwheel connects to the majority of these providers, covering over 1,500+ platforms and nearly 80% of anyone receiving a paycheck in the US, enabling leading companies, like Block (formerly Square), to easily access and update the payroll data of more than 100 million US-based employed people. Pinwheel's platform is enterprise-grade with best-in-class security protocols. Pinwheel is a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), making the company the only provider in the space offering Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)-compliant income and employment data that lenders can use actively in decisioning. To learn more, visit www.pinwheelapi.com.
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Officials say potential hoarding situation may have caused deadly fire
By KYW Staff
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UPPER DARBY, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A house fire in Upper Darby has left a 60-year-old man dead on Thursday morning, officials say. The fire occurred on the 7000 block of Radbourne Road around 4 a.m.
The identity of the man hasn’t been released, but he was found in the back bedroom of the home. Two officers rescued the man from the house but he later died.
Smoke detectors were found not working inside the home, a fire official told CBS3.
According to the Red Cross, seven people have been displaced due to the fire.
Officials believe it could be a potential hoarding situation.
It’s unclear how the fire started.
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deadmau5 joins Zytara's advisory board, cementing relationship with banking, NFT and digital currency company
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned electronic music producer deadmau5 is partnering with technology company Zytara to bring the first-ever branded, digital banking experience to his fans and 45 million merchants worldwide. Zytara's banking technology is designed for the modern world and will give deadmau5 fans the opportunity to interact with his brand through the Zytara banking app, along with custom-designed physical and virtual debit cards.
This exclusive partnership between Zytara and deadmau5 demonstrates how branded banking experiences can be deployed by celebrities, brands, and influencers to deepen connection with their audience. By bringing together the world of entertainment and fintech in an engaging approach to payments, gaming and music. The deadmau5 branded banking app, provided by Zytara, makes it simple for fans to connect directly with deadmau5's online stores, merchandise, concerts, pop-ups and in-game purchases. The deadmau5 branded physical and virtual debit cards can be used at over 45 million merchants globally.
deadmau5 will also be joining the Zytara Advisory Board, continuing his unique commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology that is true to the artist's brand. deadmau5 is an expert in gaming and has a huge fanbase that attracts a broad demographic. His ability to integrate Zytara products within his streaming and online channels allows for engaging activations that hit multiple audiences. His fans will now have the ability to directly interact with his brand.
Al Burgio, Founder and CEO of Zytara, expressed, "deadmau5 is a pioneer in using innovative, new technologies in creative ways, which is why we see this relationship as more than a typical partnership. In addition to working with deadmau5 to develop the interactive and branded Zytara banking app, we are also welcoming him to Zytara's Advisory Board to help enhance the creative direction for Zytara moving forward."
deadmau5 shared, "I'm always on the look-out for ways to use technology to change experiences, which is why I was really excited when Zytara came my way—no one else is thinking about banking the way they are by making it easy to hold and transact in crypto, NFTs, and stablecoins, in addition to fiat currency. As a gamer and music artist who loves tech, Zytara has created a real user-friendly world for digital life."
For more information on the partnership and to download the Zytara banking app, visit zytara.com/deadmau5.
About Zytara Inc.
Founded in 2019, Zytara is an innovative technology company building the digital financial institution of tomorrow, today. Zytara Labs, the company's full-service NFT production studio, supports musical artists, actors, gamers, sports teams, and other brands with the creation, sales, and marketing of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Zytara is also partnering with leading sports teams and other organizations to build tailored user experiences for their fans in Zytara's digital banking platform. Through the Zytara app, members can sign up for a spending account tailored to fans with branded physical and virtual debit cards. The Zytara Card is issued by Sutton Bank pursuant to a license from Mastercard. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. The Zytara App and Zytara Card are currently only available in the US. Zytara is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. For more information visit www.zytara.com
About deadmau5
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'dead mouse'), is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember," he has also released seven critically acclaimed albums. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist's ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts 15 million and more over his combined social media channels. His latest music offerings include
"Pomegranate" with The Neptunes, "Bridged By A Lightwave" with Kiesza, "Channel 43" with Wolfgang Gartner, "Hypnocurrency" with REZZ, "When The Summer Dies" with Lights and "hyperlandia" featuring Foster The People. In the live realm, his 2019/20 U.S. cubev3 tour featuring production of his own design and implementation ranked in the Top 10 of Pollstar's top tours globally. Beyond his music career, he is also a co-founder of gaming venture PIXELYNX and is an executive of HD streaming platform StreamVoodoo. For more information, visit: www.deadmau5.com
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'It looks like a church.' Shiloh Baptist works to save its stained glass windows
CANTON – Restoring the stained glass windows at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church has been a 20-year dream for longtime member Selma Boyd.
The overdue work has begun in earnest at the downtown church at 700 Market Ave. S.
The Rev. Charles Prince, senior pastor, said the first window was removed April 4 and taken to Jackson Township-based Studio Arts & Glass, which is handling the restoration work.
Each section will cost at least $2,000 to restore.
"We started ... in the (southwest) corner because they were the worst shape," he said. "When it's finished will depend on how much money we can raise."
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Boyd said her interest in preserving the windows led to her enrolling in a stained art glass class at Studio Arts & Glass in 2013.
"We've been working with them for 20 years," she said. "We have to get these together for the next generation."
Studio Arts & Glass and what it takes to restore stained windows
Wendy Joliet, co-owner of Studio Arts & Glass, is overseeing the effort as it will take about three weeks to restore each window.
The windows are made of opalescent glass, only produced in the U.S., she said. They likely were made by Kokomo Opalescent Glass in Kokomo, Indiana, or the Paul Wissmach Glass Co. in Paden City, West Virginia.
"Both companies have been in business for at least 125 years, and we know these windows are at least 100 years old," Joliet said.
The black-stone church was built by the Second Methodist Church in 1880. It became Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church in 1884. Shiloh was founded by 20 members in 1925 at 815 Cherry Ave. SE. It acquired the current building from Simpson United Methodist in 1962 for $65,000 and took possession in 1964. In the decades since, extensive renovations were done to the sanctuary, bell tower and roof.
Joliet said opalescent glass looks good day or night.
The colors are created through oxides, which are added when the glass is in molten form, and permeate the material when applied, Joliet said.
"The color is the same as it was 100 years ago," she said.
Joliet said each panel is secured by lead, noting that weather has taken its toll.
"Lead contracts in the cold, and expands when it's hot," she said. "After 100 years, it loses its elasticity."
Joliet said that after the the windows are disassembled, the old lead will be sold to a local recycling center. The joints will be re-soldered with new lead.
The repaired windows will be cured for four days, then installed with steel rebar reinforcements to ensure stability.
Joliet said Studio Arts & Glass has done restorations at numerous churches, including Little Flower Catholic Church in Plain Township, Crossroads United Methodist in Canton, King Avenue Church in Columbus and Harmony Springs Church in Green.
The studio also restored the 12-foot glass rotunda at the Statehouse, which is now on display in the building's gift shop, and did work on a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Springfield.
Practically all of Canton's downtown churches feature stained glass windows. Basilica of St. John the Baptist, where Joliet was married, has "old-world" traditional windows made in Germany, she said.
More:Lifelong calling: Tonya Hamilton becomes Canton church's first ordained woman
Saving a church's rich history
Boyd said their windows are worth the effort. They frame a sanctuary ringed by a gleaming wooden balcony. Below is a graceful wooden prayer altar and a planked floor.
"I think the church is beautiful," Boyd said. " I want to maintain it for the generation coming behind us."
Joliet agreed.
"This is a focal point, and artwork," she said of the windows.
Stalwart members Kevin Elliott and his mother, Marlene, both love Shiloh. Some years ago, the membership was considering moving and building a new edifice.
"I'm so glad we're keeping the church," Marlene Elliott said. "I've been here since I was 10 years old. I love the church."
Kevin Elliott said the building has been a lifelong fascination.
"It looked to me like a castle when I was a kid," he said. "I will do whatever it takes."
Prince said the windows are an integral part of the church's identity.
"It has a grandeur," he said. "It feels like a church."
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PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Molecular and Optimeos Life Sciences announce a partnership to develop next-generation mRNA and DNA therapeutics that will use antibody-based molecular targeting to direct vaccines and gene therapies to relevant tissues in a patient's body. This partnership combines Integral Molecular's experience in antibody discovery and mRNA immunization with Optimeos' technology for nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems.
DNA and mRNA therapeutics harness a patient's own molecular machinery to encode proteins. Integral Molecular and Optimeos plan to encapsulate these therapeutic molecules within nanoparticle spheres that are decorated with antibodies on the outer surface. The antibodies can then target the particles to specific tissues. Currently, gene therapies and mRNA vaccines are delivered into the body via infusion or injection, but only a fraction of the molecules arrive at their intended site. The proposed molecular targeting strategy has the potential to transform the delivery of vaccines and therapeutics by dramatically reducing dosages, decreasing toxicity, and enabling scalable administration.
Integral Molecular will apply its industry-leading antibody discovery expertise against complex cell-surface proteins to provide targeting moieties for the therapies. Its specialized MPS Antibody Discovery platform is tailored to work with challenging membrane protein targets and routinely uses mRNA-based immunization strategies. "Precision targeting of an isolated cell type with gene therapy holds great promise for genetic diseases and may provide brand-new directions in cancer immunotherapy including in vivo CAR-T cell therapeutics," said Joseph Rucker, Co-founder and VP of R&D at Integral Molecular.
Optimeos' technology allows the robust and scalable incorporation of mRNA and DNA therapeutics and other biologics into customizable nanoparticles. "We are excited to work with Integral Molecular towards the next generation of gene-therapy that no longer relies on viral-based delivery systems," said Robert Prud'homme, Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Optimeos.
Integral Molecular and Optimeos will be attending the BIO International Convention in San Diego later this month.
About Integral Molecular
Integral Molecular (integralmolecular.com) is the industry leader in developing and applying innovative technologies that advance the discovery of therapeutics against difficult protein targets. With 20 years of experience focused on membrane proteins and antibodies, Integral Molecular's technologies have been integrated into the drug discovery pipelines of over 400 biotech and pharmaceutical companies to help discover new therapies for cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and viral threats such as SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Zika, and dengue viruses.
About Optimeos Life Sciences
Optimeos Life Sciences (optimeos.com) has developed a novel, highly differentiated, non-viral, nanoparticle technology, (iFNP) for delivery of new therapeutic drugs to address important unmet medical needs. The technology is a patented and scalable polymeric drug delivery system, which was developed and refined in Professor Prud'homme's lab at Princeton University over 20 years. Optimeos' technology enables encapsulation of mRNA, DNA, peptides, proteins or small molecules, as well as their targeted delivery to cells and tissues beyond the liver.
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- Provides Share Repurchase Update
HOUSTON, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 201 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it has closed on the disposition of its Brazil operations. The Company also provided a year-to-date update on its share repurchase activity.
- Disposition of Brazil Operations
The Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary GPI SA, LLC closed the sale transaction under the Share Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Original Holdings S.A., a sociedade por ações incorporated in Brazil and an affiliate of Simpar S.A, a publicly listed company in Brazil ("Original"), with UAB Motors Participações Ltda., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Group 1, as an intervening party ("UAB"). Under the terms of the Agreement, Original acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of UAB from the Company for BRL 510 million in cash (the "Transaction").
As of year-end 2021, UAB operated 16 dealerships representing Land Rover, BMW, Honda and Toyota which generated BRL 1.7 billion in annual revenue.
"I want to thank our employees in Brazil for their dedication and work ethic over the past nine years of Group 1's ownership. This great team was instrumental in the development of a very successful and professional automotive dealership group. As announced last year, our strategic decision to exit the Brazilian market and redeploy capital to other growth opportunities is in the best interest of our shareholders. We look to continue growth via acquisitions in both the U.S. and U.K. markets, while also returning capital to our shareholders," said Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1's President and Chief Executive Officer.
For additional details regarding the Transaction, please see the information contained in the Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2021.
The investment firm of Laplace Finanças Empreendimentos Participações Ltda acted as financial advisor to Group 1 Automotive, Inc. - Share Repurchases
The Company also updated its year-to-date share repurchase activity of 1,437,729 shares of common stock at an average price of $176.74 for a total of $254.1 million, which represents 8.3 percent of Group 1's outstanding share count at January 1, 2022. Purchases may be made from time to time, based on market conditions, legal requirements, and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The Company expects that any repurchase of shares will be funded by cash from operations. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury.
ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Group 1 owns and operates 201 automotive dealerships, 268 franchises, and 46 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 35 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.
Group 1 discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations at www.group1corp.com, www.group1auto.com, www.group1collision.com, www.acceleride.com, www.facebook.com/group1auto, and www.twitter.com/group1auto.
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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are statements related to future, not past, events and are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. In this context, the forward-looking statements often include statements regarding our goals, plans, projections and guidance regarding our financial position, results of operations and business strategy, and often contain words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "should," "foresee," "may" or "will" and similar expressions. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. Any such forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, (a) general economic and business conditions, (b) the level of manufacturer incentives, (c) the future regulatory environment, (d) our ability to obtain an inventory of desirable new and used vehicles, (e) our relationship with our automobile manufacturers and the willingness of manufacturers to approve future acquisitions, (f) our cost of financing and the availability of credit for consumers, (g) our ability to complete acquisitions and dispositions and the risks associated therewith, (h) foreign exchange controls and currency fluctuations, (i) the impacts of COVID-19 and the armed conflict in Ukraine on our business and the supply chains upon which our business is dependent, (j) the impacts of any potential global recession, (k) our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity to operate, and (l) our ability to successfully integrate recent and future acquisitions. For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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EXTON, Pa., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will unveil its new Daikyo Crystal Zenith® 2.25mL Insert Needle Syringe System at BIO International Convention, taking place in San Diego, CA from June 13-16, 2022.
Daikyo Crystal Zenith® (CZ®) is a technologically advanced cyclic olefin polymer containment and delivery system that offers an alternative to glass, mitigating the risk of breakage and reducing the chance of particulates, contamination, and extractables.
The 2.25mL CZ Insert Needle Syringe System is an expansion upon the 1mL Insert Needle Syringe System offering. Until now, the syringe system has only been available in sizes up to 1mL, but the new 2.25mL size allows for larger volume injections. As market traction on larger dose injections grows, the new CZ syringe system size will help pharmaceutical companies to bring their product to patients in a safe and most user-centric model possible.
"By creating a larger fill volume in our high-quality CZ Insert Needle Syringe System, we're able to answer the needs of more patients with a safe and reliable containment solution," said Li Chen, VP and GM, Biologics at West. "Where patients previously may have needed multiple injections to achieve their dose, the 2.25mL Insert Needle Syringe System will allow for fewer or less frequent injections enabling an easier patient experience."
West has partnered with Daikyo in an exclusive distributor arrangement to provide the CZ Insert Needle Syringe Systems syringe globally.
To learn more about the Daikyo CZ 2.25mL Insert Needle Syringe System, visit https://www.westpharma.com/products/prefillable-systems/daikyo-syringe-systems/daikyo-crystal-zenith-insert-needle. For more about West products and services, visit www.westpharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain forward-looking statements are included in this press release. They use words such as "mitigating," "answer," "allow," and other similar terminology. These statements reflect management's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this release. There is no certainty that actual results will be achieved in-line with current expectations. Specifically, there is no certainty that the Crystal Zenith® 2.25mL syringe system will achieve any particular result. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are some of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or underlying our forward-looking statements: customers' changing inventory requirements and manufacturing plans; customer decisions to move forward with our new products and product categories; average profitability, or mix, of the products we sell; dependence on third-party suppliers and partners; interruptions or weaknesses in our supply chain; and the ability to meet development milestones with key customers. These important factors are not all inclusive. For a description of certain additional factors that could cause West's future results to differ from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, entitled "Risk Factors," in West's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Except as required by law or regulation, West undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
About West
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With approximately 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 45 billion components and devices each year.
Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and in business for nearly a century, West in its fiscal year 2021 generated $2.83 billion in net sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com.
Crystal Zenith® is a registered trademark of Daikyo Seiko, Ltd. Crystal Zenith technology is licensed from Daikyo Seiko, Ltd
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ALBANY – A suspect in several weekend car break-ins faces multiple charges after he was arrested in a stolen SUV with an assault rifle in the passenger seat by Albany Police Department officers.
Denevious Rashard West was charged with theft by taking a motor vehicle and reckless conduct/discharging a firearm. West also faces additional charges in Colquitt and Dougherty counties, Albany police said.
Police initially responded to a report of autos entered in the 2300 block of Dawson Road at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. Fifteen minutes later there were reports of shots fired in the 1100 block of Newton Road.
West was identified by surveillance videos at both locations, police said, and when police spotted him in the 200 block of East Oglethorpe Boulevard, he was in a stolen Chevrolet Equinox in which there was an AR-15 rifle.
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Parasoft Provides Standards-Native SAST Support to Ease ASD STIG Compliance
MONROVIA, Calif. , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parasoft, a global leader in automated software testing for over 30 years, today announced standards-native SAST support for DISA ASD STIG with enhanced test configurations available in its 2022.1 versions of C/C++test, dotTEST, and Jtest automated software testing solutions. The new native configuration makes it easier for customers to detect weaknesses identified by the ASD STIG and to satisfy requirements for securing software for deployment on DoD networks. Learn how to approach DISA ASD STIG compliance for software development.
Achieving compliance with the DISA ASD STIG guidelines requires evidence, usually captured in the form of documentation, from test methods like code scanning and analysis. Demonstrating compliance has never been easier with the expanded visibility provided by standards-native checkers and dedicated DISA ASD STIG format configurations now available in Parasoft's DISA ASD STIG SAST solutions for C, C++, C#, Java, and VB.NET.
With the enhanced configuration, it's much simpler to automatically incorporate and demonstrate conformity into reports and prove compliance during an audit—saving time, labor, and costs. Additionally, the new native configuration covers a broader range of security issues to improve software readiness for the functional part of the audit. Read this blog for more details.
Parasoft's static code analysis solutions excel in application testing and cover the ASD STIG requirements for OWASP Top 10, buffer overflows, race conditions, and error handling.
"Static code analysis is a vital first step and value-rich approach to lessening the burden of compliance. It encourages preventative techniques that remove vulnerabilities early in the project life cycle. Parasoft's static analysis provides early detection of vulnerabilities and enforces coding guidelines to prevent poor security and safety practices as early as possible." said Igor Kirilenko, chief product officer at Parasoft.
Talk to an expert to see how Parasoft DISA ASD STIG SAST solutions help development teams detect vulnerabilities early and build quality into software processes from the start.
Parasoft helps organizations continuously deliver quality software with its market-proven, integrated suite of automated software testing tools. Supporting the embedded, enterprise, and IoT markets, Parasoft's technologies reduce the time, effort, and cost of delivering secure, reliable, and compliant software by integrating everything from deep code analysis and unit testing to web UI and API testing, plus service virtualization and complete code coverage, into the delivery pipeline. Bringing all this together, Parasoft's award winning reporting and analytics dashboard delivers a centralized view of quality enabling organizations to deliver with confidence and succeed in today's most strategic ecosystems and development initiatives — security, safety-critical, Agile, DevOps, and continuous testing.
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Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t allow the Biden administration to implement a policy that prioritizes deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.
The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now. The vote was 5-4 with conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson in saying they would have allowed the Biden administration to put in place the guidance.
The court also announced it would hear arguments in the case, saying they would be in late November.
The order is the first public vote by Jackson since she joined the court June 30 following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
The justices were acting on the administration’s emergency request to the court following conflicting decisions by federal appeals courts over a September directive from the Homeland Security Department that paused deportation unless individuals had committed acts of terrorism, espionage or “egregious threats to public safety.”
The federal appeals court in Cincinnati earlier this month overturned a district judge’s order that put the policy on hold in a lawsuit filed by Arizona, Ohio and Montana.
But in a separate suit filed by Texas and Louisiana, a federal judge in Texas ordered a nationwide halt to the guidance and a federal appellate panel in New Orleans declined to step in.
The judge’s order amounted to a “nationwide, judicially imposed overhaul of the Executive Branch’s enforcement priorities,” Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote in a court filing. Prelogar is the administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer.
In their Supreme Court filing, Texas and Louisiana argued that the administration’s guidance violates federal law that requires the detention of people who are in the U.S. illegally and who have been convicted of serious crimes. The states said they would face added costs of having to detain people the federal government might allow to remain free inside the United States, despite their criminal records.
The guidance, issued after Joe Biden became president, updated a Trump-era policy that removed people in the country illegally regardless of criminal history or community ties.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — There are now over 10,000 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Wednesday.
The U.S. leads the world in known cases, which have been reported in 49 states (Wyoming has no reported cases) and the District of Columbia.
Twelve deaths have been reported worldwide from the 2022 outbreak, though none in the U.S.
New York State has the most reported cases (2,132), followed by California (1,892). The city and county of San Francisco has over a quarter of the Golden State’s reported cases (514), though this number still puts it behind Los Angeles County (706) for the California county with the most reported cases.
CDC statistics released Aug. 6 show that the overwhelming majority of reported cases (94%) are in men who have sex with men, and of those for whose sexual history was reported to the CDC, most reported multiple partners in the weeks before infection.
Fifty U.S. cases involve people who were female at birth, according to CDC statistics.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
Symptoms of monkeypox include the onset of flu-like symptoms and distinctive rashes or sores that could look like pimples or blisters. CDC statistics show the most commonly reported symptoms are rash (99%), malaise (70%) and fever (64%).
The CDC stated that the most common places where rashes have been reported in this outbreak are genitals (46% of cases), arms (40%), face (38%) and legs (37%).
While the red, flat spots that become bumps in the current outbreak can be anywhere on the body, they are most likely to affect the genital or rectal areas, or the fingers, mouth or eyes. The spots become bumps, which break and crust over into a scab. They may be itchy, but not necessarily.
Further, some people only get one or some of these symptoms; it is possible to have a fever without a rash or have these symptoms sequentially and not concurrently.
What is the monkeypox vaccine?
The monkeypox virus is in the orthopoxvirus family alongside smallpox, for which routine vaccination in the U.S. ended in 1972 after the disease was declared eradicated. Jynneos, a vaccine approved for both smallpox and monkeypox, is at least 85% effective against monkeypox, though its effectiveness reduces over time.
Getting the vaccine within 14 days of exposure can prevent or mitigate disease risk, as the incubation period can be weeks.
Healthcare providers should test for other infections with similar symptoms, such as syphilis. Tests for monkeypox are confirmed at specialized labs.
Side effects of the vaccine could include redness, pain or swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, headache, fatigue and nausea.
Who can get a monkeypox infection?
According to the CDC, 99% of cases were in men, and 94% of cases were in men who reported having sex with men. Among those cases, the majority had reported multiple sexual partners in the prior three weeks.
A total of 50 U.S. cases have been reported in women, according to the CDC, and five pediatric cases have been confirmed.
The virus is spread through close skin-on-skin contact, but an adviser on sexually transmitted infections with the World Health Organization stated that experts have not determined whether it is a sexually transmitted infection per se, though it is “clearly transmitted during sex.”
However, Noel Sanchez, of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, cautioned that anyone could become infected with the monkeypox virus and that it doesn’t necessarily require sexual contact to contract it.
“SFDPH takes monkeypox seriously,” Sanchez stated. “While most cases resolve on their own without pills or treatment, monkeypox can be serious. We are trying to contain outbreaks and reduce transmission to avoid the virus spreading to more people and potentially becoming endemic. To that end, we are doing education and outreach to communities most at risk; tracking monkeypox cases; distributing and administering vaccines as a preventative measure to people at high risk because of an exposure, and supporting testing and clinical guidance to providers, among other efforts.”
Sanchez advises people to cover exposed skin in crowds, avoid sharing bedding and clothing, talk with close physical and sexual contacts about health, rashes and sores, and be aware of symptoms. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-monkeypox-cases-top-10000/ | 2022-08-11T21:10:09Z |
‘The stork is on the way’: Nick Cannon addresses speculation he’s expecting more kids
Published: Jun. 8, 2022 at 4:31 PM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
(CNN) - Nick Cannon says he’s adding to his family.
The father of seven said “the stork is on the way” when asked about speculation he’s expecting three more babies later this year.
During an appearance on Angela Lee’s “Lip Service” podcast, Cannon suggested he plans to break his own personal record when it comes to having kids.
He also mentioned he tried celibacy but didn’t stick with it.
The entertainer already shares seven children with their mothers – including twins born last June.
A third baby born last June – Cannon’s youngest child, Zen – died from brain cancer in December at 5 months old.
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AUBAGNE, France, July 21, 2022
- Sales revenue up 22.1 percent in constant currencies, underlying EBITDA margin 35.2 percent
- 2022 outlook confirmed: Sales revenue expected to rise by 15 to 19 percent and underlying EBITDA margin projected to be more than 35 percent
- Uncertainties due to the global political and economic situation remain high
Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading partner of the biopharma industry, increased sales revenue and earnings with double-digit growth rates in the first half of 2022 and confirmed its full-year outlook.
"Sartorius Stedim Biotech performed well during the first half of the year in an increasingly challenging environment. We achieved significant growth and could maintain a high profit margin despite some headwinds from currencies. Since the beginning of the year, we increased our worldwide headcount by a good 1,500, and the recent acquisitions are contributing to our business development as expected. Given the healthy underlying demand in our industry and good order situation, we confirm our full-year outlook as well as our ambitious investment program, despite higher inflation and lower corona-related demand. However, the global political and economic uncertainties, the resulting strained supply chains, and thus also the uncertainties of projections and outlooks remain high," said Joachim Kreuzburg, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO.
Business development of the Group1
In the first half of the year, Group sales revenue rose by 22.1 percent year-over-year in constant currencies (reported: + 27.5 percent) to around 1,724 million euros. This good performance was mainly driven by organic growth, while acquisitions2 contributed around 2 percentage points to sales revenue growth. All major product segments contributed to this positive development with clear double-digit growth rates, while business with vaccine manufacturers normalized faster than expected. All three business regions – EMEA3, Americas, and Asia | Pacific – posted double-digit percentage growth in constant currencies. The restrictions in China caused by the pandemic had a relatively minor impact on growth.
Following the extraordinarily high growth rates due to the pandemic in the first half of 2021, order intake also continued to normalize and reached 1,827 million euros, which was, as expected, slightly below the prior-year figure of 1,890 million euros (in constant currencies: -7.3 percent, reported -3.3 percent).
Following the strong growth in sales revenue, underlying EBITDA rose by 24.5 percent to 607 million euros in the first half of the year. The corresponding margin reached 35.2 percent (prior-year period: 36.1 percent). The development was influenced by positive economies of scale which were offset by negative currency effects and, as planned, higher costs due to new employees and an increase in the number of business trips. Effects from price trends and adjustments on the purchasing and customer sides largely compensated each other.
Relevant net profit reached 405 million euros, up 26.0 percent from the prior-year period. Underlying earnings per share were 4.40 euros (prior-year period: 3.49 euros).
Key financial indicators
The Sartorius Stedim Biotech Group continues to have a very sound balance sheet and financial base. As of June 30, 2022, its equity ratio stood at 48.6 percent (December 31, 2021: 43.9 percent). The ratio of net debt to underlying EBITDA was 0.5 as of the reporting date, compared with 0.4 at year-end 2021. Cash flow from investing activities stood at –180 million euros, compared with -114 million euros in the first half of 2021. The ratio of capital expenditures (CAPEX) to sales revenue reached 10.4 percent (prior-year period: 8.4 percent).
Increase in the number of employees
As of June 30, 2022, Sartorius Stedim Biotech employed a total of 11,942 people worldwide, representing a headcount increase of 1,533 from the end of December 2021.
Outlook for fiscal 2022 confirmed
The management confirms its outlook for the current fiscal year. Consolidated sales revenue is expected to increase by about 15 percent to 19 percent with non-organic growth from acquisitions projected to contribute about 2 percentage points. Regarding profitability, Sartorius Stedim Biotech continues to expect its underlying EBITDA margin to reach more than 35 percent.
The CAPEX ratio is anticipated to be about 14.5 percent and net debt to underlying EBITDA to be about 0.2 at year-end. Possible further acquisitions are not included in this projection.
All forecasts are based on constant currencies, as in the past years. In addition, management points out that the dynamics and volatilities in the life science and biopharma sectors have increased over the past years and the coronavirus pandemic has further amplified these trends. Moreover, the forecasts are based on the assumption of no further deterioration in the geopolitical and global economic situation, supply chains, inflation and energy supply, and no new relevant restrictions in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. Accordingly, current forecasts show even higher uncertainties than usual.
1 Sartorius Stedim Biotech publishes alternative performance measures that are not defined by international accounting standards. These are determined with the aim of improving the comparability of business performance over time and within the industry.
- Order intake: all customer orders contractually concluded and booked during the respective reporting period
- Underlying EBITDA: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and adjusted for extraordinary items
- Relevant net profit: profit for the period after non-controlling interest, adjusted for extraordinary items and non-cash amortization, as well as based on the normalized financial result and the normalized tax rate
- Ratio of net debt to underlying EBITDA: quotient of net debt and underlying EBITDA over the past 12 months, including the pro forma amount contributed by acquisitions for this period
2 Acquisition of CellGenix, Xell, the Novasep chromatography division
3 EMEA = Europe, Middle East, Africa
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the future development of the Sartorius Stedim Biotech Group. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Sartorius Stedim Biotech assumes no liability for updating such statements in light of new information or future events. Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall not assume any liability for the correctness of this release. The original French press release is the legally binding version.
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Financial calendar
October 19, 2022 Publication of nine-month figures (January to September 2022)
- The figures for the reporting period 2021 were restated due to the finalization of the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of BIA Separations
- cc = in constant currencies
- According to customers' location
- Underlying EBITDA = earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and adjusted for extraordinary items
- After non-controlling interest
- Underlying net result = net result after non-controlling interest; adjusted for extraordinary items, amortization and based on a normalized financial result and normalized tax rate
Statement of reconciliation
- The figures for the reporting period 2021 were restated due to the finalization of the purchase price allocation for the acquisition of BIA Separations.
- Financial result excluding fair value adjustments of hedging instruments and currency effects relating to financing activities and change in valuation of earn-out liability
- Normalized income tax based on the underlying profit before taxes and non-cash amortization
A profile of Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Sartorius Stedim Biotech is a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry. As a total solutions provider, the company helps its customers to manufacture biotech medications safely, rapidly and economically. Headquartered in Aubagne, France, Sartorius Stedim Biotech is quoted on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris. With its own manufacturing and R&D sites in Europe, North America and Asia and an international network of sales companies, Sartorius Stedim Biotech has a global reach. The Group has been annually growing by double digits on average and has been regularly expanding its portfolio by acquisitions of complementary technologies. In 2021, the company employed more than 10,400 people, and earned sales revenue of around 2.89 billion euros.
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Federal officials are investigating a shooting that wounded three people at a Korean-owned salon in Dallas last week as a potential hate crime, as local authorities say they believe the attack is connected to two earlier attacks at other Asian-run businesses.
The FBI's field office in Dallas, the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District in Texas announced the federal hate crime investigation in a statement Monday.
"We are in close communication with Dallas Police and are partnering together to thoroughly investigate this incident," the statement from the FBI Dallas Field Office said. "As this is an ongoing investigation, we are not able to comment further at this time."
Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot voiced support for the investigation Tuesday, saying in a statement, "Based on what's been sent to our office, there's more than enough to justify prosecuting this as a hate crime."
Police have arrested a suspect, identified as 36-year-old Jeremy Theron Smith. He already faces state charges in connection to the shooting, including seven counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to Dallas Police.
According to probable cause affidavits obtained by CNN, police believe Smith entered Hair World Salon May 11 with a .22 caliber rifle and began shooting. He fired approximately 13 times, hitting three people before fleeing the scene, the affidavits say. One person was shot in the right forearm, one was shot in the foot and one was shot in the lower back.
Authorities have obtained surveillance video of a man who matches the suspect's description running to a vehicle parked across the street from the salon. That vehicle is described as a red Honda Odyssey minivan, per the affidavits.
Smith is currently being held in the Dallas County Jail, according to the affidavits. CNN could not reach him for comment and has been unable to determine if he has legal representation to speak on his behalf.
Police see connection to 2 other attacks
Smith's arrest comes amid a surge of reported hate crimes against Asian Americans -- including two other attacks in Dallas authorities believe are connected to the Hair World Salon shooting, Dallas Police Chief Edgardo Garcia said in a news conference Tuesday, pointing to a similar vehicle involved in both incidents.
The day before the salon shooting, a suspect in a burgundy van or car drove by and shot into another Asian-run business, police said; three people there at the time were not injured. And on April 2, a vehicle described by witnesses as a red minivan drove past a strip mall of Asian-run businesses and fired at three businesses, Garcia said at the time.
"At this time, there have been no arrests on those cases as more work or investigation needs to be done before Smith can be charged in those cases," Garcia said Tuesday.
Police interviewed Smith's girlfriend, who the affidavits say told them Smith was in a car accident about two years ago that also involved an Asian man. Since then, Smith "has had near panic attacks when he is around anyone of Asian descent."
"Anytime the suspect (Smith) is around anyone of Asian descent he begins having delusions that the Asian mob is after him or attempting to harm him," the affidavits continue. "Due to the delusions, the suspect has been admitted to several mental health facilities."
CNN has reached out to Smith's girlfriend for more details but has not heard back.
Additionally, Smith was fired from a previous job for verbally attacking an Asian boss, the affidavits allege.
Asian community has been 'nervous, frustrated and angry'
Authorities located Smith's van and kept it under surveillance beginning May 13, according to the affidavits. An officer observed Smith entering the vehicle, noting he matched the physical description of the shooter provided by the victims.
Smith was arrested Monday, read his Miranda warning and, per the affidavits, agreed to speak to police without an attorney present.
He told authorities he was in the area of the shooting at the time, the affidavits say, adding he owned two guns -- a .380 handgun and a .22 caliber rifle "that looks like an AK-47" -- and was the only person with access to his vehicle.
A .380 handgun magazine with four live rounds was found in the suspect's pocket when he was taken into custody.
Authorities also executed a search warrant for Smith's vehicle on Monday and found a Jimenez .380 handgun, an additional gun magazine with four live rounds and a box of Winchester .380 ammunition with six live rounds, the affidavits state.
Dallas officials have condemned the violence, saying hate had no place in the city and offering support for its communities of Asian descent.
"This arrest is a result of the hard work, sacrifice, community support to bring a suspect to justice," Garcia said, "and to ultimately bring peace to this community, who -- rightfully so -- have been nervous, frustrated and angry since this crime has occurred."
The idea the shootings were motivated by hate is "chilling and deeply disturbing," Mayor Eric Johnson said last week.
"I want our city's Asian American community -- which has appallingly faced increasing vitriol in recent years -- to know that the City of Dallas and the people of Dallas stand with them," he said in a statement.
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Leading Fintech Firm Creates New Financial Opportunities via Fractional Trading in U.S. Equities for Fubon's Customers
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fubon Financial Holdings ("Fubon"), the second-largest financial company in Taiwan, selects ViewTrade as its chosen technology provider to grant Fubon's clients access to U.S. markets for accounts of all sizes as well as the ability to buy fractional shares. Through its unique technology solutions, ViewTrade is now enabling Fubon's retail customers to easily and regularly invest in the U.S. markets.
"We are thrilled to be working with Fubon and providing their customers with this new financial opportunity," said Andy Liao, Business Development - Asia at ViewTrade. "Fractional trading via an omnibus account has made it possible to relieve the burden on retail investors to meet whole-share minimums. With fractional share trading, younger, newer investors can get an earlier start participating in the markets by investing."
Contributing to a regular savings plan through the U.S. Equities Market is becoming a popular way to invest in Taiwan. Fractional trading, with its ability to facilitate dollar-cost averaging, is an important component provided by ViewTrade in the Asia market.
"Fractional trading allows us to provide investors, with small investment amounts, the opportunity to invest in high-priced stocks, which was once a pain point that we were unable to solve. Now, they can enjoy being the shareholder of Amazon, Google, Berkshire Hathaway, Tesla, Costco, etc.," said Jiemin Wang, Head of Global Equities Product Team at Fubon.
About ViewTrade
ViewTrade is the force that powers fintech, providing everything – technology, support and brokerage services – that innovators need to quickly launch or enhance a retail trading platform or app. Over the past 20+ years, our approach has helped hundreds of firms – from startups to large banks, brokers and RIAs – create the differentiating investment experiences their clients demand.
Today, ViewTrade serves clients in more than 20 countries across five continents, representing millions of individual investors. Our offerings translate into multiple languages and provide client service in more than a dozen languages. As a B2B firm, we never compete with our clients for business.
For more information, visit https://viewtrade.com/, and follow the company on LinkedIn.
About Fubon:
Fubon was established in 1961 and currently employs 45,000 people globally. Fubon Financial Holdings is the second-largest financial company in Taiwan by assets. Fubon led the financial sector's earnings per share for 13 consecutive years, was selected to the Fortune Global 500 for the past four years, and Brand Finance's "Top 500 Most Valuable Brands" for the past two years.
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Final testimony completed Thursday morning in Dana Chandler retrial
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Final testimony was completed Thursday morning on Day 12 of the Dana Chandler double-murder retrial in Shawnee County District Court in Topeka, paving the way for the jury to begin deliberations in the afternoon.
Much of the morning session focused on testimony from a witness who came forward with information this past week.
The testimony was expected to be completed Thursday.
Closing arguments by the prosecution and defense are scheduled to follow the final testimony before the jury begins deliberations.
The retrial began Friday, Aug. 5, and initially was expected to last up to three weeks.
However, that was before a three-day recess this past Thursday, Friday and Monday, which ostensibly was called after a late witness surfaced.
Chandler, 62, was arrested in 2011 and charged with the July 7, 2002, murders of her ex-husband Mike Sisco, 47, and his fiancé, Karen Harkness, 53, at a duplex in the 2200 block of S.W. Westport Square in west Topeka.
Earlier testimony indicated Harkness had been shot five times and Sisco seven times from a 9 mm handgun while they were in bed in the basement of the Harkness residence, located just southeast of S.W. 21st and Wanamaker.
Chandler was convicted of the double-murder in 2012.
However, in 2018, the Kansas Supreme Court overturned Chandler’s conviction, citing misconduct by former prosecutor Jacqie Spradling, who has since been disbarred.
Chandler, who has maintained her innocence, then was granted a retrial, which is continuing in Shawnee County District Court.
Following her 2012 conviction, Chandler was at the Topeka Correctional Facility, the state’s only prison for women.
Since 2018, when her conviction was overturned, she has been in the Shawnee County Jail.
Charles Kitt, chief of staff for the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, is prosecuting the case for the state.
Chandler is being represented by defense lawyers Tom Bath, Tricia Bath and Mark Hartman, of the Leawood-based firm Bath & Edmonds.
The defense began Thursday’s session by calling rebuttal witnesses.
The first person called to the witness stand Thursday was retired Topeka police Officer Ann Marie Ward, who conducted a neighborhood canvas following the double-homicides in July 2002.
Under questioning from Tom Bath, Ward said that according to her report, she spoke with Terri Anderson at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2002.
At the time, Anderson was living in the Wanamaker 22 Apartments at 5991 S.W. 22nd Park, about two blocks west of the 2200 block of S.W. Westport Square, where Harkness and Sisco were murdered.
Anderson stated in testimony on Wednesday afternoon that she observed a person late July 6, 2002, running to a car that she did not recognize in her neighborhood after hearing gunshots.
In her testimony on Wednesday, Anderson said the person she saw that night was Chandler.
Ward said under questioning from Tom Bath on Thursday morning that during her visit with Anderson at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2022, Anderson did not mention hearing gunshots, seeing a person “sneaking around” a building or running to a suspicious car.
Had Anderson made any of those assertions, Ward said, she would have included those details in her report and notified Topeka police detectives.
The second witness on Thursday morning was Det. Lance Green, of the Topeka Police Department.
Tom Bath asked Green about Anderson coming forward with information related to the double-homicide case this past week.
Green said police were notified of a “potential new witness” in the case on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.
Green said he and Topeka police Det. Jason Deutsch interviewed Anderson for about a half-hour on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.
Green said Anderson reported hearing gunshots between 11:30 p.m. and midnight on Saturday, July 6, 2002.
In his questioning of Green, Tom Bath noted previous testimony that indicated Harkness and Sisco were at the Sac ‘N Fox Casino near Powhattan until 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7, 2002.
Earlier testimony in the retrial indicated Harkness and Sisco arrived at the Sac ‘N Fox Casino around 6:50 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2002, and left around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7, 2002.
Green also testified he walked in the area where Anderson said she saw Chandler during his investigation this past week.
The third witness called by the defense on Thursday morning was Bobbi Hohnholt, a private investigator who formerly was an officer and crime-scene investigator with the Overland Park Police Department.
Tom Bath asked Hohnholt about her interview with Anderson this past Friday.
Under questioning, Hohnholt stated that Tom Bath asked her to interview Anderson and investigate the area where Anderson said she saw Chandler this past Friday, Aug. 19.
Hohnholt said in her investigation of the neighborhood this past Friday, there was not a streetlight in the immediate proximity of where Anderson said she saw the suspicious car.
Tom Bath also asked Hohnholt about the amount of moonlight available the night of July 6, 2002.
In her testimony, Hohnholt also described fences in the area where Anderson said she saw Chandler.
The defense then rested its case at 10:33 a.m.
After that, the jury will receive instructions and the prosecution and defense will make their final arguments.
From there, the jury will begin deliberations.
During the retrial’s first 11 days, testimony was heard from approximately 61 different people, including family members of Harkness and Sisco; Topeka police officers and detectives; a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent; a crime--scene investigator; and a former business acquaintance of Chandler’s from Denver.
Testimony also was heard from a friend of Chandler’s from Arizona; experts from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation; coworkers and friends of Harkness; and former neighbors of Harkness in the 2200 block of S.W. Westport Square, where the double-homicide occurred.
The state rested its case on Day 8 of the retrial on Tuesday morning, Aug. 16.
The defense then began calling witnesses Tuesday, Aug. 16.
The retrial, like the first one in 2012, is garnering national media attention.
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Adds the Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites to its management portfolio
PROVO, Utah , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites (Anaheim Portofino). The hotel is the second Anaheim, California property the company has added to its portfolio in the past 12 months.
"The Anaheim Portofino complements our Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center and our other Southern California area properties. We are grateful for our continued expansion along the west coast," commented Jamie Caraher, Lodging Dynamics president and CEO. Over the past eighteen months, Lodging Dynamics has added west coast hotels to its portfolio with properties in the San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Silicon Valley, and Seattle markets.
The Anaheim Portofino is perfectly situated across the street from Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure Park®. The hotel has 190 guest rooms, including Disney-themed kids' suites. The ART shuttle provides guests easy access to and from the hotel to the gate of Disneyland and other area attractions. In addition, guests can use the on-site concierge service to purchase Disneyland tickets.
For more information on the Anaheim Portofino or to make reservations, please call 800-341-6301 or visit https://www.portofinoinnanaheim.com/.
Based in Provo, Utah, Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group is a nationally recognized, award-winning operator of premium-brand, select service, and extended-stay hotels and one of a few third-party operators approved by Marriott and Hilton. Founded in 1991 after developing the first Marriott franchise in Utah, Lodging Dynamics continues its long history by providing award-winning operating services for hotels throughout the continental United States and Hawaii. The company has managed hotels in the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG premium-brand families. For more information, visit www.lodgingdynamics.com.
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Official: 5 found dead in northeastern Maryland home
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:53 AM EDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
ELK MILLS, Md. (AP) — A spokesman for a northeastern Maryland sheriff’s office says deputies called to a home for a report of a shooting have found five bodies.
The Cecil Whig reports that Cecil County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Michael Holmes says five people were found dead inside the home on a cul-de-sac in Elk Mills on Friday morning.
Holmes says deputies were called to the home just after 9 a.m. and made entry to find the bodies.
He says officials received a report that multiple people were shot.
Holmes says investigators are still inside the house. He says there’s no threat to the public.
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New Report from AI for the Planet Alliance, BCG, and BCG GAMMA Reveals a Strong Appetite for Using AI to Tackle Climate Change, but Organizations Face Obstacles to Achieving Impact at Scale
BOSTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Climate change will have significant impacts on environmental, social, political, and economic systems around the world. Climate change mitigation, along with adaptation and resilience, is therefore crucial. Efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 will be essential, as will efforts to prepare for the consequences of climate change and to minimize the resulting harm. Applying advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to climate challenges provides a vital way to make meaningful change at this critical moment.
According to a new report from the AI for the Planet Alliance, produced in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG GAMMA, 87% of public- and private-sector leaders who oversee climate and AI topics believe that AI is a valuable asset in the fight against climate change. The report, titled How AI Can Be a Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Climate Change, is being released today.
Based on survey results from over 1,000 executives with decision-making authority on AI or climate-change initiatives, the report finds that roughly 40% of organizations can envision using AI for their own climate efforts (see the exhibit). However, even among these experts, there is widespread agreement that significant barriers to broad adoption remain in place: 78% of respondents cite insufficient AI expertise as an obstacle to using AI in their climate change efforts, 77% cite limited availability of AI solutions as a roadblock, and 67% point to a lack of confidence in AI-related data and analysis.
"AI's unique capacity to gather, complete, and interpret large, complex data sets means it can help stakeholders take a more informed and data-driven approach to combating carbon emissions and addressing climate risks," said Hamid Maher, managing director and partner at BCG and BCG GAMMA, and a coauthor of the report. "However, most existing AI-related climate solutions are scattered, tend to be difficult to access, and lack the resources to scale. These shortcomings need to change."
Uses of AI in Combating Climate Change
Global leaders can use AI to achieve their goals in multiple ways:
- Mitigation. One of the most critical uses of AI is in the measurement, reduction, and removal of emissions and greenhouse gas (GHG) effects. More than 60% of public- and private-sector leaders see the greatest business value for their organizations in the reduction and measurement of emissions. According to BCG, use of AI can drive reductions of 5% to 10% GHG emissions, or 2.6 to 5.3 gigatons of CO2e if applied globally.
- Adaptation and Resilience. Adapting to climate change is a critical undertaking for policy makers and the public, as it boosts resilience to the effects of both long-term climate trends and extreme weather events. AI is well suited to help project climate-related hazards, whether by improving long-term projections of localized events such as sea-level rise or by upgrading early warning systems for extreme phenomena such as hurricanes or droughts.
- Fundamentals. AI can be used to support research and education efforts about climate change, helping stakeholders understand the risks and implications involved and encouraging them to share what they learn. These efforts support and magnify ongoing work toward mitigation and adaptation and resilience.
Need for Meaningful Support
A multitude of critical uses for AI exist in the climate change arena, but any successful AI solution must be user-friendly and readily accessible. It must offer tangible benefits to the user and provide clear recommendations that are easy to act on. AI solutions therefore need much more meaningful support, including access to capital investment, decision makers, and trained practitioners.
"AI has strong promise to help solve the climate crisis, but AI alone is not enough. It depends on the will of decision makers to act and make necessary changes—supported in part by AI and other emerging technologies," said Damien Gromier, founder of AI for the Planet and a coauthor of the report.
AI for the Planet has invited all interested parties to participate in its call for solutions, with proposals in any stage of maturity (if ready for a first pilot, at a minimum) and from any sector, whether private, public, academic, or nonprofit. Support for each solution chosen will be tailored to its needs and may range from customized commercial or technical support to investor relationships and network development.
To learn more about the call for solutions or to apply, please see here.
See detailed survey findings and information about the report here:
https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/how-ai-can-help-climate-change
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BCG: Eric Gregoire, gregoire.eric@bcg.com
AI for the Planet Alliance: Damien Gromier, damien.gromier@startupinside.com
About the AI for the Planet Alliance
AI for the Planet is an alliance created by Startup Inside, with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and BCG GAMMA as knowledge partners, and in collaboration with the AI for Good Foundation; the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); and the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT).
It is a unique, multidisciplinary, and diverse coalition intended to: 1. Promote innovation in applying advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to climate challenges, supported by global experts from academia, startups, and the public and private sectors; 2. Act as a global platform for identifying and prioritizing the leading tools and use cases for AI in addressing the climate crisis; 3. Identify and champion the most promising solutions for addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation and resilience, especially in the Global South, offering the solutions visibility and recognition; 4. Ensure impact at scale through concrete and measurable actions, such as building access to funding and to practitioners on the ground; and 5. Facilitate the development of networks between project teams, investors, and experts in the field—including startups, corporations, and the public sector.
About Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders—empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact.
Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fueled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.
About BCG GAMMA
BCG GAMMA is BCG's global team dedicated to applying artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to critical business problems at leading companies and organizations. The team includes more than 1,500 data scientists and engineers who utilize AI and advanced analytics (including machine learning, deep learning, optimization, simulation, natural language, and image analytics) to build solutions that transform business performance. BCG GAMMA's approach builds value and competitive advantage at the intersection of data science, technology, people, business processes, and ways of working.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until July 12, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuits against Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UPST), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). These actions are pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Upstart as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-upst/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in the class action, you must petition the Court by July 12, 2022.
About the Lawsuits
Upstart and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On May 9, 2022, post-market, the Company revealed its 1Q2022 financial results, disclosing a reduction to its fiscal 2022 guidance, expecting revenue of approximately $1.25 billion and contribution margin of 48% due to "rising interest rates and rising consumer delinquencies [as] putting downward pressure on conversion."
On this news, shares of Upstart fell $43.52, or 56%, to close at $33.61 per share on May 10, 2022.
The first-filed case is Ward v. Upstart Holdings, Inc., No. 22-cv-02856.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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Thinking small: Biden scrounges for ways to break through
WASHINGTON (AP) — With his sweeping domestic agenda on hold and images of horror in Ukraine dominating headlines, President Joe Biden is scrounging for ways to demonstrate that he’s still making progress for Americans at a time when many feel the country is heading in the wrong direction.
Six months out from the midterm elections, Biden’s team is betting that smaller, discrete announcements can break through to voters better than talk of transformational plans that are so far only aspirational. And as the global focus is on Ukraine, the White House is eager for Americans to see Biden tackling the kitchen-table issues important to them –- none more so than the searing inflation exacerbated by the Russian invasion.
Last week, that meant aides positioned big rigs outside the White House so Biden could talk about efforts to get more truck drivers on the road. A day later, he welcomed back former President Barack Obama for the signing of an executive order updating the Affordable Care Act. And after that, he signed bipartisan legislation intended to safeguard the U.S. Postal Service’s financial future.
This week, he’s notching his heaviest domestic travel in months. On Thursday, he is to visit Greensboro, North Carolina, to highlight his plans to boost domestic supply chains and high-tech workforces. It comes after a Tuesday stop in Iowa to announce that his administration was granting a waiver to allow more ethanol in gasoline year-round, a move that officials estimated would shave 10 cents per gallon off gasoline prices — but at just 2,300 gas stations out of the nation’s more than 100,000.
The White House says the public focus on the war in Ukraine is “understandable” and it’s realistic about the challenges facing Biden in breaking through.
“While the world needs to understand and see how he is leading on the war, the country needs to see how he is continuing to lead on the economy,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday. “Being able to continue to speak to our domestic audience about that is a huge priority. And his schedule tells the story of how much of a priority it is.”
All of the policies Biden is touting will have direct impact on American lives — but they also fall far short of the goals that Biden set for himself when taking office. Taken together, they show how the White House is trying to regain momentum at a time when Biden is under pressure to recalibrate his ambitions.
“I think it makes good strategic sense that, if you’re going to be stymied by Congress, you take matters into your own hands,” said Eric Schultz, a communications official in the Obama White House.
It’s a dynamic that Obama himself confronted, particularly in his second term in office, when he used his executive authority to push forward his agenda as much as possible.
“It’s not a coincidence that this strategy emerged when Republicans threw up their hands and decided they didn’t want to be governing partners,” Schultz said.
Schultz said Democrats need to demonstrate they’re making progress even if they’re not passing the sweeping legislation they promised.
“Did we accomplish everything we wanted to? No,” he said. “But did we roll up our sleeves every day and push the needle forward? Yes.”
While there have been successes, notably the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, much of Biden’s agenda remains stalemated — or worse.
Lawmakers are struggling to hash out a bipartisan compromise on legislation that’s intended to help the U.S. compete economically with China. Biden’s sweeping Build Back Better legislation is dead in the water, waiting for Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin to decide what, if anything, he’ll support. Immigration reform, gun control legislation and voting reform have fallen out of the national conversation.
That’s left Biden touting the benefits of infrastructure legislation that passed last year — old bridges slated for replacement are a staple of his domestic travels — and looking for other, small policies that can be advanced.
Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said smaller initiatives are only going to help if they “lay the groundwork for passing much bigger policies.”
“Singles are fine if they’re a prelude to a grand slam,” he said, adding that Democrats face “a motivation challenge” ahead of the midterms. “Democrats are not going to get people to the polls with a lot of singles.”
William Galston, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, said Biden is trying to make the most of a difficult situation.
“He’s doing what he can now that some of his grander plans have been sidetracked,” he said.
Galston recalled a similar strategy when he worked on domestic policy for President Bill Clinton. Before the midterms in 1994, the White House worked on “running up the score” with policy proposals that were less controversial.
“It was just what happened when the White House conceded defeat on its central agenda item,” which was health care reform for Clinton.
“Those smaller victories made absolutely no difference in the midterms. The fact that they were below the radar screen was good news for passing legislation, but bad news for their political effectiveness,” he said. For Biden, “that’s likely to be the case this time, too.”
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NexGen Energy Ltd. ("NexGen" or the "Company") (TSX: NXE) (NYSE: NXE) (ASX: NXG) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders ("Meeting"), held on June 23, 2022.
Shareholders voted in favour of all matters of business before the Meeting. Each of those matters is set out in detail in the Management Information Circular published in connection with the Meeting, which is available at www.nexgenenergy.ca
A total 307,271,016 common shares, representing approximately 64.10% of the Company's outstanding common shares, were voted in person and by proxy at the Meeting. Shareholders voted in favour of (a) reappointing KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company (99.92% in favour), and (b) setting the number of directors at nine (99.92% in favour).
Shareholders also voted on the following matters at the Meeting.
Election of Directors
The following nominees listed in the Management Information Circular were elected as directors of the Company until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed, with the voting results being as follows:
Continuation of the Company's Stock Option Plan
The continuation of the Company's existing stock option plan, providing for the issuance of stock options in respect of a maximum number of common shares equal to 20% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company, was approved, with the voting results being as follows:
About NexGen
NexGen is a British Columbia corporation focused on the development of the Rook I Project located in the southwestern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada, into production. The Rook I Project is supported by a NI 43-101 compliant Feasibility Study which outlines elite environmental performance as well as industry leading economics. Rook I hosts the Arrow Deposit that hosts Measured Mineral Resources of 209.6 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 2.18 M tonnes grading 4.35% U3O8, Indicated Mineral Resources of 47.1 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 1.57 M tonnes grading 1.36% U3O8, and Inferred Mineral Resources of 80.7 M lbs of U3O8 contained in 4.40 M tonnes grading 0.83% U3O8.
NexGen has a highly experienced team of uranium industry professionals with a successful track record in the discovery of uranium deposits and in developing projects through discovery to production. The Company is the recipient of the 2018 PDAC Bill Dennis Award for Canadian mineral discovery and the 2019 PDAC Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.
Technical Disclosure
All technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Anthony ( Tony) George , P.Eng., NexGen's Chief Project Officer, a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101.
A technical report in respect of the FS is filed on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com) and EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml) and is available for review on NexGen Energy's website (www.nexgenenergy.ca).
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with NI 43-101. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ from the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") set by the SEC's rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
Forward-Looking Information
The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable United States securities laws and regulations and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, the 2021 Arrow Deposit, Rook I Project and estimates of uranium production, grade and long-term average uranium prices, anticipated effects of completed drill results on the Rook I Project, planned work programs, completion of further site investigations and engineering work to support basic engineering of the project and expected outcomes. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information and statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Statements relating to "mineral resources" are deemed to be forward-looking information, as they involve the implied assessment that, based on certain estimates and assumptions, the mineral resources described can be profitably produced in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements are based on the then current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about NexGen's business and the industry and markets in which it operates. Forward-looking information and statements are made based upon numerous assumptions, including among others, that the mineral reserve and resources estimates and the key assumptions and parameters on which such estimates are based are as set out in this news release and the technical report for the property , the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated, the price and market supply of uranium, the cost of planned exploration activities, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms, that third party contractors, equipment, supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct NexGen's planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward looking information or making forward looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate in the future.
Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performances and achievements of NexGen to differ materially from any projections of results, performances and achievements of NexGen expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements, including, among others, the existence of negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing, uncertainty of the availability of additional financing, the risk that pending assay results will not confirm previously announced preliminary results, conclusions of economic valuations, the risk that actual results of exploration activities will be different than anticipated, the cost of labour, equipment or materials will increase more than expected, that the future price of uranium will decline or otherwise not rise to an economic level, the appeal of alternate sources of energy to uranium-produced energy, that the Canadian dollar will strengthen against the U.S. dollar, that mineral resources and reserves are not as estimated, that actual costs or actual results of reclamation activities are greater than expected, that changes in project parameters and plans continue to be refined and may result in increased costs, of unexpected variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates or other risks generally associated with mining, unanticipated delays in obtaining governmental, regulatory or First Nations approvals, risks related to First Nations title and consultation, reliance upon key management and other personnel, deficiencies in the Company's title to its properties, uninsurable risks, failure to manage conflicts of interest, failure to obtain or maintain required permits and licences, risks related to changes in laws, regulations, policy and public perception, as well as those factors or other risks as more fully described in NexGen's Annual Information Form dated February 25, 2022 filed with the securities commissions of all of the provinces of Canada except Quebec and in NexGen's 40-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and Edgar at www.sec.gov.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information or statements or implied by forward-looking information or statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or reissue forward-looking information as a result of new information or events except as required by applicable securities laws.
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The number of bad actors is increasing and they are getting more sophisticated as they target local government agencies. Cyberattacks and ransomware represent the number one concern of IT directors at the local government agency level," says Doug Robinson, Executive Director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). During Springbrook's annual Activate conference, Robinson will be providing an update on the $1 billion Federal Cybersecurity Grant that will ultimately provide local government agencies with monies to reenforce their cybersecurity initiatives. Robinson is one of several keynoters addressing this year's Activate cybersecurity theme: Securing Your Future.
Robinson provided details on the 2021/2022 cybersecurity grant program and its $200 million distribution on a Springbrook Research Institute interview earlier this year. The distribution, part of a four-year, $1 billion infrastructure package, is currently working its way through the system. The awards will be issued through a competitive process, and Robinson will be providing up to the minute details as information becomes available. Robinson's current update on the grant is now available on the Springbrook Research Institute.
"The creation of this grant program is a significant step toward improving the cyber resilience for state and local governments across the country. The state CIOs and CISOs look forward to playing a significant role in the implementation of this program," adds Robinson.
Springbrook's Activate event is September 14-16, 2022 at the Virgin Resort in Las Vegas. It is open to all representatives from local government agencies: register here. The event features advanced training, keynote presentations, workshops and incredible networking opportunities. A complete agenda can be found on the registration page.
About Springbrook Software:
Springbrook Software is the country's leading cloud-based finance and administration software provider designing solutions specifically for small to medium sized local government agencies. Nearly 2000 cities, towns and districts from coast to coast use our suite of modern, high-performance solutions to manage their finances, payroll, utility billing and collect citizen payments. Springbrook is headquartered in Portland, Oregon with regional presence in over 40 states, and seven countries internationally. https://springbrooksoftware.com
MEDIA CONTACT: steve.lundin@sprbrk.com
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'Cannot wait to see how it unfolds!' UnHitched chef to appear on 'Hell's Kitchen'
Alejandro “Alex” Najar, chef at UnHitched Brewing Co. in Louisville, will appear on the latest season of "Hell’s Kitchen."
The reality show features chefs in cooking competitions and is hosted by celebrity chief Gordon Ramsey.
“Y’all remember when I was absent for a month? Well … here’s why! I’ll be competing on Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 Battle of the Ages! Tune in September 29th and watch me sweat and cry a little! So excited to share this experience with everyone and cannot wait to see how it unfolds!” Najar shared Tuesday on his Instagram, @el_jefe_najar.
“You honestly never really know where you’ll end up if you just follow your dream,” Najar said.
In his Instagram stories, which are available for 24 hours, he shared his fellow contestants, showing excitement for the other Northeast Ohio competitor, Cheyenne Nichols.
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UnHitched Brewing shared in Najar’s joy, stating that just being chosen for a show like this is “top notch.”
“We've always said inside our walls how special Alejandro (Alex) Najar is as a person and chef, and now the world gets to see his skills and personality,” the brewery shared on its Facebook page.
“We are elated to share this experience with him and all of you. We are excited for our small town who will see some outside visitors because of the show. We are excited for our employees to be a part of these special moments. But most importantly, we are excited for Alex as he continues on his culinary path of kickin ass!!”
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Where you can watch 'Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 Battle of the Ages?'
Hell’s Kitchen Season 21 Battle of the Ages premieres at 8 p.m. Sept. 29 on Fox. This season’s premise: "Gordon Ramsay is back in Las Vegas, home to five of Ramsay's restaurants, including the world's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Palace. At stake is a life-changing grand prize, including a head chef position at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas and the title of Hell's Kitchen winner," notes the website.
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Global workforce divided as skilled workers assert their power
- One in five say they are likely to switch to a new employer in the next 12 months
- More than a third plan to ask for a raise, but finding fulfilment at work is just as important
- Skilled employees most likely to ask for promotions and pay raises and to feel listened to by their manager, while those lacking skills lack power in the workplace
- By a margin of more than 30 points, respondents felt discussing social issues at work has had positive rather than negative impacts on them
- But, only 30% state their companies provide support to work effectively with people who share different views
LONDON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great Resignation will continue apace in the year ahead as one in five workers say they are likely to switch to a new employer in the next 12 months. That was a key finding from PwC's Global Workforce Hopes and Fears survey of 52,195 workers in 44 countries and territories - one of the largest ever surveys of the global workforce. The survey finds that 35% are planning to ask their employer for more money in the next 12 months. Pressure on pay is highest in the tech sector where 44% of workers surveyed plan to ask for a raise and is lowest in the public sector (25%).
While an increase in pay is a main motivator for making a job change (71%), wanting a fulfilling job (69%) and wanting to truly be themselves at work (66%) round out the top 3 things workers are looking for. Nearly half (47%) prioritised being able to choose where they work.
Workers who are likely to look for a new employer in the next 12 months are less likely to feel satisfied with their current employer. Compared to those who have no intention of changing jobs, they are:
- 14 percentage points less likely to find their job fulfilling
- 11 percentage points less likely to feel they can truly be their self at work
- 9 percentage points less likely to feel fairly rewarded financially
Bob Moritz, Global Chairman of PwC, said:
"There is a tremendous need for business to do more to improve the skills of workers, while being conscious of the risk of polarisation if opportunities to develop aren't provided right across society. At the same time, workers are not just looking for decent pay, they want more control over how they work and they want to derive greater meaning from what they do. These are linked: by acquiring skills, workers can gain the control over the work they are looking for. Leaders have to adapt to build the teams needed to successfully deal with the challenges and opportunities of today and those yet to come."
Discussions about social issues are an everyday feature of the workplace. Employees are benefiting, despite a lack of support from employers.
The survey found that 65% of workers discuss social and political issues with colleagues frequently or sometimes, with the number higher for younger workers (69%) and ethnic minorities (73%). While business leaders are sometimes nervous about people bringing these potentially polarising issues to work, the impact is net positive. 79% of those who talk about social and political issues at work reported at least one positive consequence from that. With political and social issues alive in the workplace, the job for employers is to create a context which secures the benefits of open conversation while minimising the negative impacts - 41% reported a negative consequence of discussions about social issues. Both numbers were significantly higher for people who consider themselves part of an ethnic minority (84% positive and 59% negative).
These discussions are happening despite little active effort on the part of organisations to help secure positive outcomes. Only 30% of employees say that their company provides support to help them work effectively with people who share different views.
The survey showed that workers have a particular interest in their employer's impact on the economy, climate and society. Half of workers (53%) felt it was important that their employer is transparent about their impact on the environment, two-thirds (65%) felt transparency about health and safety was critical, with transparency about economic impact not far behind at 60%, followed by diversity and inclusion efforts at 54%.
Bhushan Sethi, Co-Leader of PwC's Global People and Organisation services said:
"Diverse workforces will inevitably bring differences of opinion about major societal issues into their workplaces. Leaders need to ensure these discussions can benefit teams rather than dividing them.The role of employers isn't to tell workers what to think, but to give them a voice, choice and safe environment to share feelings, listen and learn about how these issues are impacting their colleagues. Workers, especially younger and ethnic minorities feel the benefits of engaging in respectful and tolerant conversations."
Skilled employees feel most empowered, increasing workplace inequalities
The survey paints a picture of a workforce polarised on a number of dimensions.
Women were 7 points less likely than men to say they are fairly rewarded financially, but still 7 points less likely to ask for a raise. Women were also 8 points less likely to ask for a promotion, and that request is more likely to fall on deaf ears – as women are 8 points less likely than men to feel their manager listens to them.
Pete Brown, Co-Leader of PwC's Global People and Organisation services said:
"It is bad for society and bad for business when there is a failure to ensure women have the same opportunities as men to develop their skills and careers. One of the quickest ways to strengthen the workforce is to ensure women are not overlooked - which means addressing the culture, systems and structures that can lead to women losing out."
There were also significant differences between generations, with Gen Z workers less satisfied with their job and twice as likely as Baby Boomers to be concerned that technology will replace their role in the next three years.
One of the most important drivers of polarisation is skills - with large differences between workers who have highly valued skills and those who do not. The data shows that those with in-demand skills (29% of the sample feel they have skills that are in short supply in their country) are more likely to feel satisfied with their job (70% v 52%), feel listened to by their managers (63% v 38%) and have money left over after they pay their bills (56% v 44%).
To close the skills gap, workers say companies are investing in the current workforce through upskilling and increasing wages. By contrast, workers are less likely to report a focus on automating, outsourcing, and recruiting.
Carol Stubbings, PwC's Global Tax and Legal Services Leader said:
"In a tight labour market, it is even more important that organisations take a human-led, tech powered approach. That means investing in both digital transformation and in skills. Investment should be guided by a principle of equity, with a focus on strengthening the capabilities of skilled employees, providing access routes for those who lack skills and automation that frees up people to do what only people can do. It is as much about apprenticeships as graduate recruitment, and requires a commitment to constant upskilling. Targeted investment across the skills mix is good for companies, good for individuals and - because it avoids entrenching disempowerment - good for society."
Other key findings from the survey include:
- 45% of respondents said their job could not be done remotely
- Of those who say their job can be done remotely:
NOTES TO EDITORS
- In March 2022, PwC surveyed 52,195 individuals who are in work or active in the labour market. The sample was designed to reflect a range of industries, demographic characteristics and working patterns. The sample was structured across 44 countries and territories and sample sizes were scaled to reflect each territory or region's share of global GDP. They range from 5,000 to 250 with an average sample size per territory of around 1,200.
- The age groups in the survey are categorised as Gen Z (ages 18-25), Millennials (ages 26-41), Gen X (ages 42-57), and Baby Boomers (ages 58-76).
- The report can be found here.
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Cooleaf's new Workday integration enables companies to keep their people data and their engagement initiatives in sync
ATLANTA, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooleaf, the leading employee experience platform for people-first teams, today announced the release of its new integration with Workday, a cloud-based software vendor that specializes in human capital management (HCM), enterprise resource management (ERP), and financial management applications. This new integration gives Cooleaf customers the ability to automatically synchronize human resource management data with their employee engagement platform.
"In today's digital work landscape, it's critical for employers to adopt effective strategies for scaling their people data," said Sarwar Bhuiyan, Cooleaf's Co-Founder and Product Strategy & Development Lead. "Workday's suite of HR, finance, and payroll applications enables companies to manage and organize their workforce more efficiently. For our customers currently using both Workday and Cooleaf, this new integration helps bring their people data and engagement initiatives together in one platform. By integrating Workday with Cooleaf, companies can simplify their workforce engagement strategies while ensuring that their people data stays up-to-date."
Implementing the Workday and Cooleaf Integration
Connecting Cooleaf and Workday is simple. Cooleaf's engagement experts will support you in every way to ensure a seamless implementation. For current customers, the Cooleaf Support Center is a great starting point for getting Cooleaf and Workday integration up and running.
Once you've enabled the Cooleaf and Workday integration, employee data stored in Workday including name, job title, location, department, work anniversary, birthday, and select custom fields will be pushed into Cooleaf automatically. Whenever an employee is added, removed, or updated in Workday, Cooleaf will update as well – so there's no need to manually make those changes.
Because employee birthdays and work anniversaries are also synced between Workday and Cooleaf, organizations can use Cooleaf's Awards feature to automatically give team members a shout-out on their special day. And with Cooleaf's Rewards Catalog, employers can give meaningful rewards to their people for these important milestones.
Take your organization to the next level with Cooleaf and Workday. With a seamless system for people management, it's easier than ever to manage your workforce while ensuring that your employees have a memorable employee experience.
About Cooleaf
Cooleaf is the leading experience platform that helps top companies to engage, motivate, and connect their people. Our award-winning platform empowers companies to capture employee sentiment with pulse surveys, bring people together with recognition & virtual activities, and measure employee experience with powerful dashboards and analytics.
We believe that every workplace culture can be fulfilling and engaging, and we're committed to empowering our customers to love and care for their people. Visit www.cooleaf.com to learn more.
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Melissa Perry, Senior Marketing Manager at Cooleaf
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Provides a business update on deployments and progress of its upcoming listing on NASDAQ
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited (TASE: HUB), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services ("HUB" or the "Company"), is updating its shareholders today on the following progress:
- Progressing as planned following the recent F-4 registration statement submission to the SEC, with an anticipated listing before year-end 2022.
- A tender contract was won with the Israeli Department of Defense for the provisioning of NIS 4.2 million worth of HUB's products and services over the next 3 years.
- Receipt of first orders to deploy HUB's Confidential Computing solutions for a Swiss corporation in the total expected amount of USD 18 million over 3 years (in context with TASE report Ref#: 2022-01-061507).
About HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited
HUB Cyber Security (Israel) Limited ("HUB") was established in 2017 by veterans of the 8200 and 81 elite intelligence units of the Israeli Defense Forces. The company specializes in unique Cyber Security solutions protecting sensitive commercial and government information. The company debuted an advanced encrypted computing solution aimed at preventing hostile intrusions at the hardware level while introducing a novel set of data theft prevention solutions. HUB operates in over 30 countries and provides innovative cybersecurity computing appliances as well as a wide range of cybersecurity services worldwide.
About Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp.
Mount Rainier Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company sponsored by DC Rainier SPV LLC, a Delaware limited liability company managed by Dominion Capital LLC, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Grand Slam title, top ranking
NEW YORK (AP) — Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Moments later, after the coin toss, Alcaraz turned to sprint to the baseline for the warmup, until being beckoned back to the net by the chair umpire for the customary pre-match photos.
Alcaraz is imbued with boundless enthusiasm and energy, not to mention skill, speed, stamina and sangfroid. And now he’s a U.S. Open champion and the No. 1 player in men’s tennis.
Using his uncommon combination of moxie and maturity, Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday to both earn the trophy at Flushing Meadows and become the youngest man to lead the ATP rankings.
“Well, this is something that I dreamed of since I was a kid,” said Alcaraz, whom folks of a certain age might still consider a kid. “It’s something I worked really, really hard (for). It’s tough to talk right now. A lot of emotions.”
Alcaraz already has attracted plenty of attention as someone considered the Next Big Thing in a sport dominated for decades by the Big Three of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
The Spaniard was serenaded by choruses of “Olé, Olé, Olé! Carlos!” that reverberated off the arena’s closed roof — and Alcaraz often motioned for the spectators to get louder. There were a couple of magical points that drew standing ovations, including one Alcaraz lost with a laser of an on-the-run forehand while ending up face-down on his belly.
He only briefly showed signs of fatigue from having to get through three consecutive five-setters in the three rounds right before the final; no one had gone through that ardous a route on the way to the title in New York in 30 years.
Alcaraz went five sets against 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic in the fourth round, ending at 2:23 a.m. Tuesday; against Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals, a 5-hour, 15-minute thriller that ended at 2:50 a.m. Friday after Alcaraz needed to save a match point; and against Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
“You have to give everything on court. You have to give everything you have inside. I worked really, really hard to earn it,” Alcaraz said. “It’s not time to be tired.”
This was not a stroll to the finish, though.
Alcaraz dropped the second set and faced a pair of set points while down 6-5 in the third. Could have been an outcome-altering moment.
But he erased each of those point-from-the-set opportunities for Ruud with the sorts of quick-reflex, soft-hand volleys he repeatedly displayed.
And with help from a series of shanked shots by a tight-looking Ruud in the ensuing tiebreaker, Alcaraz surged to the end of that set.
One break in the fourth was all it took for Alcaraz to seal the victory in the only Grand Slam final between two players seeking both a first major championship and the top spot in the ATP’s computerized rankings, which date to 1973.
The winner was guaranteed to be first in Monday’s rankings; the loser was guaranteed to be second.
“Both Carlos and I, we knew what we were playing for. We knew what was at stake,” Ruud said. “I think it’s fitting. I’m disappointed, of course, that I’m not No. 1, but No. 2 is not too bad, either.”
He is a 23-year-old from Norway who is now 0-2 in Slam finals. He was the runner-up to Nadal at the French Open in June.
Much like Nadal, Ruud stood way back near the wall to return serves, but also during the course of points Sunday, much more so than Alcaraz, who attacked when he could.
Alcaraz went after Ruud’s weaker side, the backhand, and found success that way.
If nothing else, Ruud gets the sportsmanship award for conceding a point he knew he didn’t deserve. It came while he was trailing 4-3 in the first set; he raced forward to a short ball that bounced twice before his racket touched it. Play continued, and Alcaraz hesitated then flubbed his response. Ruud told the chair umpire what had happened, giving the point to Alcaraz, who gave his foe a thumbs-up and applauded right along with the crowd.
Alcaraz certainly seems to be a rare talent, possessing an all-court game, a blend of groundstroke power with a willingness to push forward. He won 34 of the 45 points that he finished at the net.
He is increasingly a threat while serving — he delivered 14 aces at up to 128 mph — and returning, earning 11 break points, converting three.
Make no mistake: Ruud is no slouch. There’s a reason he is the youngest man since Nadal to get to two major finals in one season and managed to win a 55-shot point, the longest of the tournament, in the semifinals.
But this was Alcaraz’s time to shine under the lights.
Some perspective: He is the first teenager to win the U.S. Open since Pete Sampras in 1990 and the first to triumph at any Slam since Nadal at the 2005 French Open.
That’s decent company.
Another way to understand how precocious Alacaraz is: The last man to win this tournament in his first or second appearance was Pancho Gonzalez in 1948, before pros were allowed into the field.
For context on the rankings, it is helpful to know that Novak Djokovic did not play at the U.S. Open or Australian Open this year, unable to enter those countries because is not vaccinated against COVID-19, and did not receive any ranking boost for his Wimbledon championship because no points were on offer for anyone after the All England Club banned athletes from Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine.
Regardless of the circumstances, it is significant that Alcaraz is the first male teenager at No. 1.
No one else did it. Not Nadal, not Djokovic, not Federer, not Sampras. No one.
When one last service winner glanced off Ruud’s frame Sunday, Alcaraz dropped to his back on the court, then rolled over onto his stomach, covering his face with his hands.
He went into the stands for hugs with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former No. 1 himself who won the French Open in 2003 and reached the final of that year’s U.S. Open, and others, crying all the while.
You only get to No. 1 for the first time once. You only win a first Grand Slam title once. Many folks expect Alcaraz to be celebrating these sorts of feats for years to come.
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(The Hill) – Republicans touting former President Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election was stolen saw victories across the map in Tuesday’s primaries, raising questions — and, for many, concerns — about what will happen in November’s general elections.
Despite top GOP figures such as former Vice President Mike Pence urging Republicans to look forward rather than focus on what happened two years ago, GOP primary voters overwhelmingly chose candidates who made the 2020 election a central part of their campaign message.
Democrats, and some Republicans, argue these candidates won’t stand a chance when they face independent voters in November. But others warn not to count them out given President Biden’s low approval ratings and the dismal national mood.
“You look on paper and you immediately want to say none of them are electable,” said GOP strategist Doug Heye. “But if we have a wave, some of these candidates will be successful.”
In Michigan, Tudor Dixon, who was considered the establishment candidate in the race, won the Republican gubernatorial primary days after she declined to say in a “Fox News Sunday” interview whether the 2020 election was stolen. In May, she — along with almost every other candidate at a debate — raised her hand when asked who among them believed Trump was the rightful 2020 winner in Michigan.
At the same time, Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.), who voted to impeach Trump last year over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, was ousted by Trump-backed candidate John Gibbs, who has questioned the 2020 election results.
In Arizona, former television news anchor Kari Lake, who has been one of the most vocal critics of the 2020 election results, appears to be on track to win the gubernatorial primary, while Abe Hamadeh, who has also questioned the election results, is projected to win the state’s GOP primary for attorney general.
The potential elevation of election deniers into roles such as governor and attorney general, which could directly impact an election, has alarmed some observers.
But perhaps no state-level position has more say over elections than secretary of state, and in Arizona, Mark Finchem, a prominent election denier who attended Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally that preceded the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol last year, won the Republican nomination for the role.
The Republicans who won Tuesday night weren’t the first election deniers to make it to the November general elections.
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano centered much of his primary campaign around claims of election fraud, and he and North Carolina congressional nominee Sandy Smith were in Washington on Jan. 6.
But they expanded the ranks of candidates pushing Trump’s claims in a general election and drove home that there is still a swath of the Republican base with an apparent appetite for falsehoods about the 2020 election. According to an analysis from FiveThirtyEight released last month, there are at least 120 Republican nominees who deny the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Strategists from both sides of the aisle argue that Democrats will easily be able to swipe at such candidates, particularly Finchem, over their views on the 2020 outcome.
“That is the issue of that office. The issue is, do you support the voters of Arizona, or do you want to overturn them?” said one GOP strategist in Arizona. “Clearly Mr. Finchem has sponsored bills to eliminate early voting, to overturn the election by the legislature. He was supportive of fake electors. You can hang the whole election conspiracy theory around Finchem’s neck, and as the state’s election officer can say, ‘Do you want this guy in charge of our elections?’ That’s a very narrow cast issue in that election because of the duties of that office.”
And Democrats have already begun throwing punches.
“Yesterday confirmed what we already know: ‘The big lie’ is alive and well in the Republican Party,” Patrick Gaspard, the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, told reporters on a press call.
“Candidates up and down the ballot all around the country have peddled an extreme and dangerous agenda,” he continued. “They’re running on the snake oil lie of ‘the big lie’ and the pledge to strip away our rights, our benefits and our democracy.”
Gaspard went on to say that Republicans have “the goal of just holding power,” arguing that the election was no longer a referendum on Biden and Democrats.
Arizona Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has already attacked Lake for election fraud claims, calling them “disqualifying” during an MSNBC interview on Tuesday.
Republicans argue that soaring inflation and the poor national mood will still play a major role in voters’ decisions, ultimately making the race a referendum on Democratic control, not 2020 election rhetoric.
“The disdain for Joe Biden’s presidency is very palpable, especially here in Arizona, where we’ve had record high inflation and problems at the border,” said Brian Seitchik, a Republican consultant in Arizona. ”The statewide Arizona ticket is certainly going to make that a focus.”
Seitchik went on to say that it would be difficult for Hobbs to distance herself from Biden and national Democrats.
“As much she’s going to want to change the conversation to what she wants to talk about, Kari Lake is going to talk about the problems at the border, inflation, the failed Democratic approach to governing,” he said.
But others aren’t so sure it will be that easy for candidates such as Finchem.
“Will there potentially be a pivot to normalcy?” said Olivia Troye, a former Pence adviser. “I don’t expect Mark Finchem to pivot anytime soon. He’s running in a specific role that has a specific effort in terms of our democracy, in terms of undermining our democracy.”
There hasn’t been much polling to indicate how the latest crop of nominees will fare in the general. In Pennsylvania, polls have consistently shown Attorney General Josh Shapiro (D) leading Mastriano in the gubernatorial race.
At the same time that some Republicans are speaking out against candidates who espouse unfounded election fraud claims, Democrats, believing they would be easier general election targets, are seeking to elevate a number of them.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spent close to half a million dollars on ads boosting Gibbs in Meijer’s district, a move that drew widespread condemnation from within both parties.
“They’re playing with matches,” Heye said. “If one of these candidates wins, let’s say Doug Mastriano in Pennsylvania, well, then Democrats are going to have a lot to answer for that.”
“Democratic rhetoric on these candidates is that they spread hate, they’re election deniers, conspiracy theorists, anti-gay, anti-woman on down the line,” he continued. “And by elevating these candidates to help them get the nomination, you make those views more acceptable.”
Democrats have hit back, arguing Republicans have no one to blame but themselves for the candidates.
“If they want to blame anyone, they need to take a deep look in the mirror,” said Democratic National Committee adviser and former Biden administration official Cedric Richmond. “They still have President Trump out here relitigating 2020.”
Other Democrats have pointed to the substance of the ads that have run highlighting the election denying candidates.
“Those ads didn’t lift them up in a positive light. It revealed them for who they are,” Gaspard said. “The substance of those ads did nothing more than clarify exactly what those candidates and the vast majority of Republican leaders stand for.”
For now the question is whether candidates who questioned the 2020 election can win in November. But some are already looking ahead to a different question: If they do, will they use their offices to contest future elections?
“That’s certainly not just a possibility but more and more a probability,” Heye said. “The reality is for those Republican election deniers, they only deny the elections they want to deny.”
Brett Samuels contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/election-deniers-rack-up-wins-fueling-concerns-in-both-parties/ | 2022-08-04T13:07:53Z |
Relatives: Former US Marine killed fighting in Ukraine
(AP) - A 22-year-old former U.S. Marine was killed alongside Ukrainian forces in the war with Russia, his relatives told news outlets, in the first known death of an American citizen fighting in Ukraine.
Willy Joseph Cancel was killed Monday while working for a military contracting company that sent him to Ukraine, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera, told CNN. Cancel had recently worked as a corrections officer in Tennessee and previously served in the Marines from 2017 to 2021, joining the Corps the same year he graduated from high school.
Cabrera said her son had signed up to work with the private military contractor shortly before fighting began in Ukraine on Feb. 24. She told CNN he agreed to go to Ukraine.
“He wanted to go over because he believed in what Ukraine was fighting for, and he wanted to be a part of it to contain it there so it didn’t come here, and that maybe our American soldiers wouldn’t have to be involved in it,” she said.
Cancel had volunteered with his local fire department in New York as a high school student, and he had a 7-month-old son, according to an online fundraising page set up by a man identifying himself as his father.
The U.S. government said it had seen reports about the death but did not have official confirmation, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.
“It’s very sad. He left a little baby behind,” President Joe Biden said.
Psaki reiterated warnings against U.S. citizens traveling to Ukraine.
“We know people want to help, but we do encourage Americans to find other ways to do so rather than traveling to Ukraine to fight there,” she said. “It is a war zone.”
The State Department also said it was aware of the reports and was “closely monitoring the situation,” but could not comment further “due to privacy considerations.” It, too, urged U.S. citizens not to go to Ukraine.
Cabrera said her son’s body has not been found.
“They are trying, the men that were with him, but it was either grab his body or get killed, but we would love for him to come back to us,” she said.
She said her son flew to Poland on March 12 and entered Ukraine shortly after, to fight alongside men from a number of countries.
A roommate who lived with Cancel in Kentucky in the months before he left for Ukraine said he became interested in going to help shortly after the war began.
“Right around when it was getting serious was when he said he wanted to go,” 21-year-old Triston Mannahan said. “He felt obligated because that (the war) was wrong and he wanted to help.”
Mannahan said Cancel packed his things over a couple of days in mid-March and left for Europe.
“He’s really brave,” Mannahan said. “That’s what he wanted to do.”
The fundraising page said Cancel’s wife got a call Tuesday informing her of his death. The father wrote that Cancel decided to go to Ukraine because he wanted to defend innocent people.
Cancel graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in New York in 2017, the school district said. An instructor who mentored him in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Master Sgt. Christian Granda, said he was a “dedicated cadet who served our community well” and joined the Marines right after high school.
Cancel worked at a private prison in Tennessee from May 2021 until January, said Matthew Davio, a spokesman for the private prison company CoreCivic. The Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, a medium security facility, is about an hour northeast of Nashville.
“As a correctional officer, Mr. Cancel served his state and his community by helping maintain a safe, secure environment where inmates can participate in life-changing reentry programs,” Davio said in a statement.
While in the Marines, Cancel served as a rifleman and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was given a bad conduct discharge after he was convicted of violating a lawful general order, Marine Corps spokesperson Maj. Jim Stenger said.
He had no war zone deployments, Stenger said. No other details on the bad conduct conviction were provided.
Cancel’s widow, Brittany Cancel, told Fox News that she sees her husband as a hero.
“My husband did die in Ukraine,” Brittany Cancel said. “He went there wanting to help people, he had always felt that that was his main mission in life.”
She said her husband aspired to be a police officer or firefighter.
“He had dreams and aspirations of being a police officer or joining FDNY,” she told Fox. “Naturally when he found out about what was happening in Ukraine, he was eager to volunteer.”
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are believed to have been killed in the war. Other noncombatants from the U.S. have been killed, including a documentary filmmaker who was slain when his vehicle came under fire at a checkpoint and a man killed while he was waiting in a bread line.
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Drew reported form Durham, North Carolina. Contributing were AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee in Washington and Associated Press writers Ben Finley in Norfolk, Virginia; Allen G. Breed in Hubert, North Carolina; Kristin Hall in Murray, Kentucky; Karen Matthews in New York; and Dylan Lovan in Louisville, Kentucky.
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MIAMI, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this month, Publix GreenWise Market in the Lakeland and Odessa, Florida areas will feature a wellness series featuring weekly experiences and classes to engage locals titled Gather at GreenWise Market by Mind Body Social. The series is curated by Mind Body Social, a South Florida-based wellness and event marketing firm focused on creating fun experiences that inspire well-being and human connection for all.
"We feel privileged to expand our collaboration with Publix GreenWise Market that brings wellness and joy to communities across Florida," said Luis Sanabria, co-founder of Mind Body Social. "We're grateful to work alongside the dedicated teams at each store."
The Gather at Publix GreenWise Market by Mind Body Social is free, every Saturday and launched simultaneously on June 4th in the Odessa and Lakeland storefronts with a morning full of activities, followed by GreenWise Market protein smoothie samples and special, made in-house food tastings. The event schedule was as follows:
The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing
4747 S. Florida Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33813
- YOGA by Michelle Pugh
- ZUMBA by Destiny & Alexxus Mitchell (Mitchell Twinz)
- KIDS YOGA by Yoga Pointe
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2175 Sembler Dr.
Odessa, FL 33556
- ZUMBA by Marlene Acosta
- YOGA by Ania Chee
- ZUMBA JR. (Kids and Juniors) by Marlene Acosta
For a full list of events, visit here for events in Lakeland storefront and here for events in Odessa.
Mind Body Social Events is a trusted partner that also creates events for the Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale storefronts.
"We're excited to be expanding the Gather at Greenwise Market by Mind Body Social series to our neighbors in central Florida," said Maria Brous, Publix director of communications. "The Mind Body Social team has been able to engage our customers by curating engaging programming designed for each community where our wellness series is offered."
To learn more about Mind Body Social Events' full array of wellness offerings, visit www.mindbodysocialevents.com and follow @mind_body_social on Instagram or @MindBodySocialEvents on Facebook.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the playoff series Friday against Miami after sitting out the first two games with a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion.
Embiid warmed up in a protective mask as he makes his comeback with the Sixers trying to win their first game of the Eastern conference semifinals. The Heat lead the series 2-0.
“He really hasn’t been able to do a lot,” coach Doc Rivers said before the game. “We just have conditioning and how he looks on the floor.”
Embiid led the 76ers with averages of 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game during the regular season. And even though he’s bothered by a right thumb ligament injury that will require offseason surgery, he also averaged 26.2 points and 11.3 rebounds in the six games against Toronto in the first round.
Embiid is one of three finalists for MVP, along with Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Kyle Lowry also returned to the starting lineup for the Heat after he missed the last four playoff games with a strained left hamstring. The Heat went 4-0 without the point guard.
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Netflix, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Frozen pizzas recalled for possible metal contamination
(Gray News) – A food company is recalling its frozen pizzas for potentially containing “extraneous materials,” specifically metal, after consumer complaints were made, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Home Run Inn Frozen Foods is voluntarily recalling about 13,099 pounds of frozen meat pizzas that were produced on June 6, 2022.
The 33.5-ounce cartons containing “Home Run Inn Chicago’s premium pizzeria deluxe sausage classic pizza” have a “best by” date of 12/03/22.
The pizza products being recalled bear the establishment number “EST. 18498-A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The USDA says the items were shipped to a distributor in Illinois before being distributed to retailers.
After receiving complaints from customers, the company notified the Food Safety and Inspection Service about the problem.
The USDA says there have not been any reports of injuries or sicknesses caused by these products. Anyone who may be concerned about injury or illness from the product is encouraged to contact a health care provider.
If you have any of these pizzas in your freezer, you are urged to not eat them and instead return them to the place of purchase or throw them away.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employee benefits consultant Andrew Mansfield is the latest addition to Newfront, a tech-enabled, full-service brokerage.
"Andrew's demonstrated success in providing creative solutions for his clients is a huge asset to Newfront," said Newfront President Brian Hetherington. "Andrew works hard to position his clients for success. He will add tremendous value to our already-strong benefits team."
Andrew joins Newfront after time at USI and C3 Insurance where he has spent the last five years helping clients improve and manage their employee benefits programs. As a former business owner, he has a deep understanding of the challenges that come about in the benefits space and retaining and attracting great talent.
"I am very excited to embark on this new endeavor with Newfront. The team at Newfront is focused on providing the best customer service experience for clients by putting them front and center of all they do. The data, technology, and resources offered to our clients is cutting edge and makes the whole process of benefit administration much easier for the client," said Andrew, who is located in San Diego and will serve clients across the country. "I am also very excited to be working for a firm that puts such a large emphasis on company culture and on taking care of their people. I know Newfront has an extremely bright future, and I am thrilled to be a part of the growth."
About Newfront
Newfront is transforming the delivery of risk management, employee experience, insurance, and retirement solutions by building the modern insurance platform. Transparent data delivered real-time translates into a lower total cost of risk and greater insights. Newfront makes insurance work for you.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Newfront has offices throughout California, Washington, Illinois, and New York and is home to more than 750 employees who serve clients across the United States and globally. Learn more about building the Modern Insurance Experience here.
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REHERSBURG, Pa., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1962, Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge has been at the forefront of recovery. As the non-profit organization celebrates sixty years in 2022, Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge continues to expand the vision of its founder, the Reverend David Wilkerson, to offer faith-based comprehensive treatment programs to thousands of men and women struggling with addiction. In 1958, he began intervening in the lives of addicted young adults and by 1962, Rev. Wilkerson expanded his vision onto the 16-acre farm in Rehrersburg, PA. The farm, known fondly as "God's Mountain," is where Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge is headquartered today. In its sixtieth year, Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge has served thousands of individuals through its faith and evidence-based continuum of care.
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC) offers medically supervised detoxification, short term 30-day clinical treatment, long-term faith-based programming, and all levels of care for men and women including multiple levels of counseling. Satellite locations include short and long-term residential care treatment center in Cheswick, PA as well as six outpatient centers, Naaman Center, located in Elizabethtown, Elizabethville, Quarryville, Lancaster and Lebanon. Through a faith-based continuum of care, PAATC and Naaman Center are able to help approximately 3,000 individuals each year with a goal to serve 10,000 individuals a year by 2027.
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge and Naaman Center are committed to bringing wholeness to individuals caught in a seemingly hopeless struggle with addiction. At PAATC, we believe that through a relationship with Jesus Christ, there is the hope of recovery for everyone struggling with substance use disorders and dependency issues. The mission of bringing wholeness to the hopeless began with PAATC' founder and continues to this day.
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge will celebrate the 60th anniversary at the 3rd annual fundraising Gala on November 4th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Reading, PA.
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NEW YORK, July 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain security startup BlockSec announced the completion of the Seed Plus funding round with $8M raised. The funding round was co-led by Vitalbridge Capital and Matrix Partners, with participation from investors Mirana Ventures (Venture Partner of Bybit), CoinSummer, and YM Capital.
Founded in 2021, BlockSec's mission is to provide security infrastructure for the entire blockchain ecosystem. With cutting-edge technologies, BlockSec enhances the security of decentralized applications, detects high-impact blockchain vulnerabilities, and blocks sophisticated security attacks.
Since last year, BlockSec has provided security audit services to more than one hundred clients, in both Solidity and Rust ecosystems. BlockSec has developed a real-time on-chain monitoring system to block ongoing attacks and rescued more than 5 million assets, including 3.8 million for the stablecoin DEX Saddle Finance [1]. BlockSec has identified multiple critical vulnerabilities on the Solana blockchain, with nearly one million bug US dolloar bounty awarded. Also, the flash loan monitoring system [2] and the transaction visualization system [3] developed by BlockSec are two public tools widely used by the blockchain security community.
With the raised funding, BlockSec plans to expand its research and production team and provide the on-chain monitoring and attack interception capability to more decentralized applications.
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Insurance technology leader unveils the most efficient solution to streamline all carrier contracting needs, from managing carrier requirements to tracking producer status.
DENVER, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AgentSync, the technology company powering growth and innovation across the insurance industry, today unveiled AgentSync Contracting, a new product to eliminate the pain points of carrier contracting. This product launch follows AgentSync's acquisition of eContractPro, a technology solution that was founded with the mission to simplify contracting for insurance agencies and their distribution partners. With the acquisition of eContractPro, AgentSync continues to advance its goal of building the insurance industry's most trusted and comprehensive producer management solution. Kristen Bryant, founder and CEO of eContractPro, joined the AgentSync team as Director of Product Management, Contracting.
Prior to AgentSync Contracting, the industry lacked a single source of truth that provided visibility into both producer status and contracting requirements, all in one easy-to-use platform. Eliminating the countless hours of paper pushing, producer and partner email follow-ups, toggling between multiple systems and logins, and tedious data re-entry, AgentSync Contracting leverages decades of industry experience to drive efficiency in the contracting process. With a complete view into producer contracting statuses and changing carrier contract requirements, agencies and their distribution partners can confidently and quickly move through the contracting process from within a single system. Partners who use AgentSync Contracting can expect:
- Bulk contracting – With bulk contracting, you can move multiple producers through the contracting process with the click of a button and request or submit multiple carrier contracts for a single producer.
- Speed to onboard – Quick carrier contracting allows you to onboard more producers faster, getting them ready to sell as soon as possible and creating a delightful producer onboarding experience.
- Single source of truth – A single, real-time view for you and your distribution partners. Know which contracts are awaiting approval and which were already processed.
- Trusted partners – AgentSync's insurance industry experts build relationships with your carrier partners to track changing contract requirements.
The acquisition of eContractPro accelerated AgentSync's goal of modernizing the complex, time consuming, manual process of contracting. eContractPro founder Kristen Bryant set out to build a modern solution based on more than a decade of first-hand contracting experience and frustrations with the inadequate and antiquated tools available. Both Bryant and AgentSync's co-founders Niji Sabharwal, CEO, and Jenn Knight, CTO, share a similar unwillingness to accept the status quo; they all are committed to innovating and developing better ways to tackle core problems in the insurance process, making this acquisition a natural fit.
"When I founded eContractPro, I approached the challenge as someone who knew every facet of the contracting process – and how to improve it. We built the product from the ground up, putting every step in the correct order, layering in automation, and removing friction to create efficiency," said Bryant. "Our mission and approach aligned with AgentSync's, and the opportunity to combine forces to improve end-to-end producer distribution with a strong contracting product was an obvious next step."
"At AgentSync, we have an ambitious goal to offer the insurance industry's most comprehensive platform for producer management. Contracting is a critical step in this process, and joining forces with eContractPro allowed us to accelerate our product roadmap," said Niji Sabharwal, co-founder and chief executive officer of AgentSync. "Leveraging the strong foundation eContractPro provided, we're focused on building the industry's leading contracting solution and continuing to delight customers with the best tools for distribution management on the market."
The transition from eContractPro to AgentSync Contracting has been seamless, with 100% customer retention. Innovative Financial Group's Director of Contracting Taryn Burge shared, "AgentSync has taken contracting our agents to a whole new level. No more one-by-one processing. It's been a huge timesaver and the ease of using it, both from a Broker General Agent (BGA) standpoint and agent standpoint, is amazing. Highly recommended platform."
To learn more about AgentSync Contracting, visit agentsync.io/contracting or email sales@agentsync.io to schedule a demo.
About AgentSync
AgentSync powers rapid growth for insurance carriers, agencies, and MGAs by offering modern tools for producer management. With its customer-centric design, seamless APIs, and automation, AgentSync's products reduce friction, increase efficiency, and maintain compliance, ultimately helping to improve the broker onboarding, contracting, licensing, and compliance processes. Founded in 2018 by Niranjan "Niji" Sabharwal and Jenn Knight, and headquartered in Denver, CO, AgentSync has been recognized as one of Denver's Best Places to Work, as a Forbes Magazine Cloud 100 Rising Star, an Insurtech Insights Future 50 winner, and is ranked 88 in Forbes' list of America's 500 Best Startup Employers in 2022.
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The Hunter Biden story has always been a Joe Biden story. It has been clear all along that Hunter Biden, like some other relatives of high officeholders, spent years trying to cash in on his father’s government position. And we’ve known for a while that Justice Department investigators are looking into whether Hunter paid taxes on the money he got from various overseas deals, and whether he fully complied with foreign agent registration requirements.
What we still don’t know is what Hunter’s father, former vice president and now President Joe Biden, knew about his son’s business dealings. It’s hard to imagine a son traveling all around the world, trading on his father’s name and position, and the father not knowing a single thing about it. And yet that is what Joe Biden claims.
“I have never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings,” Biden said in Iowa in 2019, during the Democratic presidential primary campaign. That’s a pretty definitive statement. Since then, Biden or his spokespersons have stood behind that denial; so today, in July 2022, the president’s position is that he has never spoken to his son about his overseas business dealings.
Now there is a new story that will test Biden’s denials once again. What follows is based on reporting by Jon Levine and Joshua Rhett Miller in the New York Post:
Among his many other foreign business interests, in 2011 and 2012, Hunter Biden pursued a possible lucrative deal in Colombia. He was actually trying to get in with a Brazilian construction company called OAS. An article in Reuters described OAS as “one of many Brazilian engineering and construction groups accused of paying bribes and rigging public contracts in Brazil’s biggest-ever corruption scandal.”
OAS was exploring a number of projects in Colombia, including “two wastewater treatment plants estimated to [cost] $380 million and $350 million ... a $1.8 billion hydroelectric power plant, and a $3 billion upgrade to the Bogota subway system,” according to the Post.
According to documents found on the Hunter Biden laptop, Hunter and his partners began corresponding about the OAS/Colombia business in February 2011. They planned to pitch OAS — $20,000 a month, plus a 5% “success fee” — for Hunter’s help in getting the Colombia projects.
“If it works, we’ll all be rich,” one of Hunter’s partners emailed to him in August 2011. In September, Hunter signed a contract with OAS for $25,000 a month. Hunter and his partners estimated their part of a “success fee” would be around $5 million.
In November 2011, Hunter went to Bogota, where he had dinner with former Presidentr Andres Pastrana. “Emails contained on the hard drive suggest Mauricio Cardenas Santamaria, the country’s minister for mines and energy, shared the meal,” reports the Post. “That same day, Hunter also met with Catalina Crane Arango, a counselor to Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos, according to the calendar.”
Soon it would be time to bring Vice President Biden into the deal personally. In February 2012, according to the Post, Hunter wrote a note to Pastrana: “Dear Mr. President, I look forward to seeing you when you are in Washington. I was hoping we could meet for lunch or coffee depending upon your schedule. ... I’d like to discuss an opportunity that I think you have already been initially briefed regarding OAS. I am checking on my dad’s schedule.”
“I am checking on my dad’s schedule.” Sure enough, Pastrana visited Washington and met with Joe Biden the next month, on March 2, 2012. Hunter Biden’s calendar shows that Eric Schwerin, a business partner of Hunter’s, was invited to “Meet with Pres. Pastrana and Dad at NavObs,” according to Hunter’s calendar on the laptop. “NavObs” was a reference to the Naval Observatory, which is the vice president’s official residence. After the meeting, Hunter scheduled a lunch with Pastrana at Washington’s Cafe Milano, according to the Post.
Did it all pay off? That’s where things are a little murky. The Post reported: “The Colombian infrastructure projects were eventually built, but it is unclear if OAS won any related contracts or if Hunter Biden and his business partners pocketed ‘success’ bonuses.”
But here’s the bigger question: Did Joe Biden really not say a word to his son about Pastrana and the Colombia project? Did Hunter not say a word to his father about it? Did the vice president not know that his son and Pastrana were involved in a business initiative, whether or not it resulted in contracts and payouts at the end?
And what of Hunter’s other business deals? The New York Post reported that Hunter “met with his father at least 30 times at the White House or the vice president’s residence, often just days after he returned home from overseas business jaunts.”
Remember what Joe Biden said: “I have never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.” At some point, at some time, the president will have to explain himself.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Observer, the premier media and information services company that informs and connects leaders in the commercial real estate industry, has announced the launch of ESG Insights, a monthly newsletter encompassing the latest news and trends surrounding Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) in the commercial real estate industry. The launch of the monthly newsletter aligns with Commercial Observer's commitment and recent investments dedicated to expanding ESG coverage through new products, partnerships and events.
With commercial real estate contributing an oversized percentage of global carbon emissions, the best means of achieving carbon neutrality has become one of the most debated topics in the industry. New legislation calling for the industry to reduce its carbon footprint has come with a hefty price tag.
Likewise, issues like diversity and governance, and its impact on commercial real estate, are of increasing importance to a younger workforce that will be shaping business practices well into the future and the industry is looking for a clearer roadmap to navigate emerging ESG and sustainability needs.
"Commercial Observer's ESG Insights and extended coverage in the space will create meaningful dialogue, new connections, and valuable resources that inform our members of today's most pressing challenges and opportunities. More action is needed and our suite of ESG programs will help the industry navigate this landscape and make positive change faster," said Michael Rose, CEO, Observer Media.
ESG Insights will provide Commercial Observer's subscribers with stories and actionable data to help them make decisions regarding what's become one of the fastest-moving and widely debated realities of the business. Coverage will include executive profiles, data and research, regulatory changes, features on the companies leading the way, and deep-dives into the properties that are introducing sustainable best practices and successfully achieving carbon neutrality.
"There has never been a more critical time to align the building industry with the broader needs of the communities it serves," stated Commercial Observer Editor-in-Chief Max Gross. "There are forward-thinking companies using real estate to advance past carbon neutrality to net zero. There are companies that have looked in the mirror and decided to change the way they do business. Tracking that progress is one of the more important stories that anyone in CRE needs to stay current with."."
Commercial Observer has also introduced several ESG, DEI and sustainability events and programs. ESG Insights will launch in tandem with Commercial Observer's national Tech Insider LIVE Climate Action program which is being hosted on June 23.
The company has additionally forged several strategic partnerships including those with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the 2022 PropTech Challenge which centered on the industry's efforts to achieve carbon net zero. Commercial Observer is also a supporter of the Commercial Real Estate FInance Council (CREFC) June 2022 Annual Conference's opening ESG session with JPMorgan Chase and Blackstone.
More information on ESG Insights can be found at https://link.commercialobserver.com/join/3k3/esgsignup.
Commercial Observer is the leading commercial real estate media and information services company, delivering high-impact content, events and platforms designed to connect and inform industry participants of key trends and people defining the global real estate landscape. Commercial Observer reaches a national audience of the most active real estate owners/developers, corporate occupiers, brokers, investors, lenders, leasing professionals, tech firms, public officials, contractors, architects, attorneys, and accountants, as well other business owners and key decision-makers impacting the trajectory of the building industry. The company holds its reporting to the highest editorial standards with a strong commitment to fairness and accuracy. Commercial Observer is a unit of Observer Media, a company which informs and connects leaders in industries undergoing disruption to help them innovate, grow and make smarter decisions.
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Meter, continues to lead the way in remote patient monitoring (RPM) because of its superior cellular-enabled solutions, robust data, and ease of use that facilitates better care management. Now Smart Meter is launching a unique, omnichannel approach to help patients in our partners' RPM programs adhere to the physiologic testing directed by their provider.
While most people with Type 2 diabetes are required to test their blood glucose levels on a regular basis, many don't follow those guidelines. Many of these patients are enrolled in RPM programs so results are sent to their providers, but lack of testing leads to a lack of sufficient data to make care decisions. One study showed that for other chronic conditions, up to 60 percent of patients were non-adherent to testing protocols.1
Smart Meter now has a program to help our partners improve patient engagement, especially during the critical first 30 days of enrollment in an RPM program. The SmartTouch Patient Engagement Program provides an omnichannel outreach to patients enrolled in an RPM program, helping patients learn to use their new cellular-enabled monitors and successfully complete their testing.
"I have been in the connected health industry for more than 20 years and SmartTouch could be the most impactful service offering ever to guarantee patient engagement with prescribed clinical monitoring," said Smart Meter CEO Casey Pittock. "The biggest pain point in the healthcare industry – engaging patients to adhere to their care plan—is solved with SmartTouch. We have proven 94% adherence with this simple, effective, and affordable program to help patients develop habits of managing their health."
For Smart Meter partners who enroll their patients in the SmartTouch program, there will be an increase in the testing adherence of those patients. In fact, we guarantee the requirements for RPM CPT codes 99453 and 99454 will be completed or the partner won't be billed for the program.
Now serving more than 100,000 patients, Smart Meter is the leading supplier of cellular-enabled virtual care technologies that include the iGlucose®, iBloodPressure®, iPulseOx®, iScale®, and SmartRPM™ cloud platform, as well as data, and services. Smart Meter's remote patient monitoring solutions are recognized as the standard for the RPM industry and are regarded for their high patient retention and satisfaction. The unique combination of reliable health data, patient-friendly devices, and platform integrations enable and enhance RPM, CCM, Employee Wellness, Population Health, and Telehealth programs for more than 300 RPM distribution partners across the United States. For more information, visit SmartMeterRPM.com
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The product tanker market has strengthened significantly during April and May, with market rates at much higher levels than for both Q1 2022 and the full year 2021. At the end of May, average spot market earnings for an MR vessel (clean) was about $36,000 per day*. The time charter market has also strengthened and a three-year contract for an MR tanker is currently $15,000-18,000 per day, depending to some extent on the vessel's design. For a suezmax vessel, average spot earnings are about $22,000 per day**. Volatility in the segment has been high during April and May, with occasional peaks at levels above $60,000 per day.
The VLCC segment is still at historically very low levels, which also imposes an indirect "cap" on suezmax vessels as charterers will combine two cargoes onto one larger vessel if suezmax segment rates become too high.
New trade patterns bring increased transport needs
The stronger product tanker segment is not only due to continuing high demand for oil but also changing trade patterns as Russian oil products are phased out in certain markets. This applies particularly to European diesel imports, which are now increasingly coming from the Middle East, Asia and North America. Overall, the phasing out of Russian oil has resulted in longer transport distances and increased transport efficiency.
The drivers also include structural changes in global refining capacity, where the impact of refinery closures in North America, Europe and elsewhere is now beginning to be felt in earnest. The fact that overall refining capacity has decreased west of Suez but has increased in Asia and the Middle East means longer transport distances, which is affecting the entire tanker market.
High oil prices affect earnings
It should be noted that average earnings are just an average. For both the MR and suezmax segments, earnings vary greatly depending on the type of vessel and geographical trading. By way of example, freight rates in the Atlantic have generally been higher than in Asia. Similarly, clean products have paid better than dirty ones. The difference in earnings is also due to a continuing high oil price. Since early March 2022, the price of Brent oil has been at levels above $100/barrel - and is currently at about $120/barrel. Large differences in bunker consumption between vessels of different age and design have in turn contributed to significant variations in earnings between "standard" vessels, modern ECO-design vessels and/or vessels equipped with "scrubbers***".
Longer distances
Geopolitical instability is also very likely to continue affecting oil and tanker markets going forward. Since the invasion of Ukraine, both the oil and tanker markets have been gradually trying to adapt to the new situation and we have yet to see the end result of this as sanctions continue to be imposed and trade routes are changing. However, increased European imports from more distant producers are likely to continue.
Meanwhile, according to the IEA (International Energy Agency), global oil demand is expected to grow by 3.6 million barrels per day from April to August 2022. The main contributory factors are eased restrictions in China, the US driving season and a continued recovery in aviation fuel demand.
All in all, this promotes a continued "cautiously optimistic" view of product tanker market development for the remainder of Q2 and the rest of 2022.
For our part, as previously announced, our vessels are employed on a five-year charter to Stena Bulk. The base rate is $15,500 per day. There is also the possibility of profit-sharing for freight exceeding the base rate, calculated on the basis of average earnings per vessel per half-year. Stena Bulk employs the vessels on a mix of short and medium-term contracts in both Asia and the Atlantic.
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Progress made in fight against California fire that killed 2
YREKA, Calif. (AP) — When ash began to fall and his throat was burning from the smoke, Franklin Thom decided it was time to leave the city where he grew up on the edge of the national forest in California.
He made it to a shelter with his daughter and just his medicine, some clothes and his shower shoes. Unlike some others, he was told that he had escaped California’s largest fire of the year with his home still standing.
“Keep your prayers out for us,” said Thom, 55.
At least two people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday and the blaze remains out of control, authorities said.
Two bodies were found inside a charred vehicle Sunday in the driveway of a home near the remote community of Klamath River, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Other details weren’t immediately released.
The blaze in Northern California near the state line with Oregon exploded in size to nearly 87 square miles (225 square kilometers), and is the larger of two wildfires burning in the Klamath National Forest. A separate fire northeast of Happy Camp forced evacuations and road closures as it burned out of control Tuesday. Still more fires are raging in the Western U.S., threatening thousands of homes.
In northwestern Montana, a fire that started Friday afternoon near the town of Elmo on the Flathead Indian Reservation measured 20 square miles (52 square kilometers), fire officials said. Some people were forced to flee their homes as gusting afternoon winds drove the fire east.
The Moose Fire in Idaho has burned more than 85 square miles (220 square kilometers) in the Salmon-Challis National Forest while threatening homes, mining operations and fisheries near the town of Salmon. It was 23% contained Tuesday, according to the National Interagency Coordination Center.
And a wildfire raging in northwestern Nebraska led to evacuations and destroyed or damaged several homes near the small city of Gering. The Carter Canyon Fire began Saturday as two separate fires that merged. It was about 10% contained Tuesday.
The California fire started small but exploded over the weekend as thunderstorm cells brought winds gusting to 50 mph (80 kph) at times.
Cloudy weather and some good rain helped firefighters Sunday night and Monday. Bulldozers managed to ring the city of Yreka (Wye-REE’-kuh) with firebreaks, while crews carving out fire lines in steep and rugged terrain also were making progress, fire officials said.
The blaze was holding about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from Yreka, a scenic city of around 7,500 people.
“We’ve got the weather,” said Todd Mack, an incident fire commander with the U.S. Forest Service. “We’ve got the horsepower. And we’re getting after it.”
But the weather was a mixed blessing. Weekend lightning also sparked several smaller fires near the McKinney Fire. And despite the much-needed moisture, forests and fields in the region remained bone-dry.
Yreka could see a high of nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 degrees Celsius) on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning of extreme fire danger into Tuesday night because of the chance of lightning starting new fires and gusty outflowing winds from thunderstorms powering the flames.
Among those waiting out the fire at the shelter Monday was Paisley Bamberg, 33. She arrived in Yreka a few months ago from West Columbia, South Carolina.
She was living in a motel with her six children, ranging in age from 15 to her 1-year-old twins, when she was told to evacuate.
“I started throwing everything on the top of my truck,” but had to leave many things behind, she said.
Bamberg said she’d just been hired at an Arby’s restaurant and wondered if it will survive the fire.
“There might not be much there when we get back,” she said. “I don’t know if I have a job. The kids were supposed to start school and I don’t know if the school is still standing.”
“I’m trying to keep up my spirits. I have six little humans that are depending on me,” she said. “I can’t break down or falter.”
About 2,500 people were under evacuation orders but Thom said he knew many people remained in Yreka.
“There’s still a lot of people in town, people who refused to leave,” he said. “A lot of people who don’t have vehicles and can’t go. It’s really sad.”
Thom has lived in Yreka all his life but this was his first time being threatened by a wildfire.
“I never thought it would ever happen,” he said. ‘I thought, ‘We’re invincible.’ ... This is making a liar out of me.”
Scientists have said climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive.
The U.S. Forest service shut down a 110-mile (177-kilometer) section of the famed Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California and southern Oregon. Sixty hikers in that area were helped to evacuate on Saturday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon, which aided in the effort.
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Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press reporters Amy Hanson in Helena, Montana; Margery Beck in Omaha, Nebraska; and Keith Ridler in Boise, Idaho, contributed to this report.
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CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Rehab Consultants ("IRC"), a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Integrative Sports and Spine, Inc. ("Integrative Physiatry"), a California-based national physiatry practice.
"Integrative Physiatry, led by Dr. Henry Lee, has done a fantastic job establishing themselves in a truly underserved market for physiatry. With this partnership, IRC continues its expansion efforts west, allowing us to provide leading physiatry services coast to coast," said IRC CEO Dr. Amish Patel.
Dr. Nitin Putcha, IRC Vice Chairman of the Board, stated, "I have always been impressed with the quality of patient care provided by this physician-led medical practice. Integrative Physiatry's values of physician autonomy and focus on patient outcomes align well with IRC's core philosophies. This acquisition will facilitate efficiencies in physician workflow, which will lead to better outcomes for our patients and facility partners."
Sharing his thoughts about the strategic acquisition, Daniel Nauheim, IRC Chief Growth Officer, said, "We have been monitoring Integrative Physiatry's growth and potential for many years and are excited to form this partnership. We are in an accelerated growth phase, with this acquisition marking our second in the last 30 days. Having Webster as a partner has enabled this transaction, which will greatly expand IRC's west coast footprint and accelerate the trajectory of Integrative Physiatry."
Matt Ray, IRC COO, agrees: "IRC is excited to further propel our expansion into California with Integrative Physiatry. Dedicating additional clinical and business resources to a growing practice will enhance clinical care to many patients and facilities in the region."
IRC was represented in the transaction by Goodwin Procter LLP, PYA, P.C., and CohnReznick LLP. Reed Smith LLP acted as healthcare regulatory counsel.
About Integrated Rehab Consultants
Integrated Rehab Consultants, founded by Dr. Amish Patel and Matt Ray, has been providing high-quality physiatry services since 2010. IRC was a pioneer and innovator within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and has since become the largest group of physiatrists in the country, focusing on SNFs but also expanding rapidly in the inpatient hospital setting. Prior to the Integrative Physiatry acquisition, IRC has been operating in 43 states with 400+ providers. Working collaboratively with each facility, IRC services have helped to improve hospital readmission rates, patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and staff training. For additional information on Integrated Rehab Consultants, please visit: www.irehabconsultants.com.
About Integrative Physiatry
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Henry Lee and Dr. Victoria Chang with services to one SNF, Integrative Physiatry has remained physician-led and now has 50 physiatrists and operations at 100 SNFs. Integrative Physiatry is committed to the positive advancement of SNF patients, thereby reducing the incidence of hospital readmissions, increasing patient satisfaction scores, and reducing short term pain scores – all of which helps facilities and the communities they serve. For additional information on Integrative Physiatry, please visit: www.integrativephysiatry.com
CONTACT: jsykes@irehabconsultants.com
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BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is announced today that Boston Hemp Inc. has expanded their wholesale business to included territories nationwide. The company has built a strong business presence in the northeastern corridor of the country, and they hope that by exposing their brand to other states that sales will continue to grow.
Boston Hemp Inc.'s wholesale division is responsible for sales on both a wholesale and bulk basis. Their product line includes infused hemp flower, waxes and concentrates, vapes and a full line of edibles. While all their products contain CBD, they are known for products which are infused with hemp derived stoner cannabinoids including Delta-8 THC, HHC and THC-O. Consumers have reported feelings of euphoria, increased appetite and better sleep after using their infused products.
Data continues to show that there is a strong interest in CBD hemp products infused with stoner cannabinoids Delta-8 THC, HHC and THC-O. When their infused hemp products have been placed in traditional retail applications such as convenience stores or smoke shops, Boston Hemp Inc.'s products have continued to be top sellers.
There has been continued controversy over the legality of products that contain stoner cannabinoids D-8, HHC and THC-O. Under the guidelines of the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp and hemp derived products are legal. Boston Hemp Inc.'s products are all hemp derived and therefore are legal.
The newly expanded wholesale division of the company will be headed up by one of the business owners, Kevin Coyle. Kevin brings years of sales experience from the hemp industry and a passion for sales. His work introducing the brand to the wholesale marketplace was instrumental to the early stages of growth of the company. For wholesale inquiries please contact Kevin Coyle at Kevin@BostonHempire.com or by way of cell at 508-846-6628. You may also visit their web site to place a wholesale inquiry.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a nationally known hemp retailer specializing in flower, concentrates, vapes and edibles that are infused with stoner cannabinoids D-8, HHC, and THC-O. They 100% insured and lab tested. Their products are available for sale on-line at www.BostonHempInc.com and at their retail location in Hanover, Massachusetts.
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HUHHOT, China, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yili Group (600887.SS)'s total revenue and net profit reached new heights of RMB 63.463 billion ($9.2 billion) and RMB 6.139 billion ($0.89 billion), up by 12.31% and 15.40% year-on-year, respectively, according to its FY2022 H1 report released on August 30, 2022.
During the reporting period, the company's total revenue outperformed the second tier by over RMB 15 billion ($2.17 billion), widening the gap to 33% from 25% in the previous year.
Yili's milk powder and dairy product business achieved a growth rate of 58.28%, which was the fastest in the dairy industry. Its infant formula realized the fastest growth and adult milk powder remained the leader in its segment; the cheese category also grew by leaps-and-bounds, expanding by over 40%; the liquid milk business took the largest market share with an expanding strength; growing at a rate of 31.71%, the ice cream business topped the industry and has held the largest market share for 28 years in a row.
Core business achieves a stronger lead, and new growth drivers show faster momentum
During the reporting period, Yili's liquid milk business had a total revenue of RMB 42.892 billion ($6.218 billion), leading the industry in terms of scale and market share. The AMBPOMIAL retained the first position in its category with a market share of 65%. As the top brand of organic milk, Satine continued to hold the largest market share in the industry.
Yili's ice cream business kept growing with a wider margin during the same period, topping the industry with year-on-year growth in sales of 31.71%.
As Yili's second growth curve, the milk powder, cheese business and other dairy products kept growing at a pace which far outstripped its peers, realizing revenue of RMB 12.071 billion ($1.75 billion) in FY2022 H1.
Innovation accelerates and new product growth exceeds expectations
Yili accelerated its pace of rolling out new products and full life-cycle coverage, with new products revenue accounting for 12.48%.
Satine Ultra-filtered Milk, Cute Star A2β-casein Pure Milk, Jinlingguan Seine Mouiller A2 OPO Organic Infant Formula and other new products have been launched.
Yili has also kept focusing on organic milk, milk-based nutrients, cheese snacks, natural mineral water and other businesses that show high growth potential. These categories are growing by over 20% year-on-year, of which the sales of Inikin Yike live fountain have more than doubled in H1 this year.
Consumer trust enables growth despite challenges
To better serve consumers, Yili remains committed to its core capacities such as product quality, channels and resources.
Yili has extended its reach to novel channels by seizing new growth opportunities in maternal and infant, catering, e-commerce, community group purchases and other special channels.
Despite COVID-19 and the impact of inflation, Yili has ensured timely delivery of products by optimizing global supply chain networks. Utilizing its global operating platform, Yili has enabled efficient coordination among its bases in China, Southeast Asian countries and New Zealand, with its overseas revenue expanding by 58% year-on-year.
Commenting on Yili's future development, Pan Gang, Chairman and President of Yili Group, said, "Despite the challenges in the external environment, we remain confident and capable of improving our core competencies after surpassing the annual income of over RMB 100 billion ($14.49 billion), so that we may unleash the potential for value creation and future development. At the same time, we will share our values with consumers, employees, players across the whole industrial chain and all of society under the guidance of our New Vision for Value Creation."
(USD 1 ≈ RMB 6.90)
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Acquisition will capitalize on best-in-class I/O psychology and cognitive science approaches to enable efficient, unbiased, and high-quality talent decisions across the entire employee lifecycle
BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harver, the industry leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of pymetrics, the leader in unbiased soft skills assessments. Together, Harver and pymetrics address a broad set of talent acquisition and talent management use cases, empowering organizations to optimize their talent decisions across the employee lifecycle.
The acquisition of pymetrics adds a groundbreaking, behavioral-based AI methodology to Harver's comprehensive set of existing talent assessments, providing organizations with a wider breadth and depth of predictive talent decisioning products to address their unique professional and hourly hiring needs. Incorporating best-in-class approaches from both I/O psychology and cognitive science, the combined offerings will accelerate the companies' shared vision of putting purpose to work by identifying, matching, and developing the right people for the right role and ultimately delivering better outcomes for global organizations in a more efficient and unbiased manner.
"An organization's people are the most essential and strategic part of the business," said Scott Landers, CEO, Harver. "Harver and pymetrics share a mission to help find people's purpose and then put it to work. By joining forces, we will be able to offer our customers across the globe a more robust and diverse set of solutions to help them drive better talent decisions. Together, we will help enterprises maximize the potential of their employee base and empower the organizations of tomorrow."
pymetrics' revolutionary AI behavioral soft skill assessments help enterprises build diverse teams of top performers by measuring behavior from cognitive and emotional attributes within an engaging candidate experience. By mitigating multiple forms of bias through an audited AI platform, pymetrics helps teams efficiently identify quality candidates, hire equitably, reduce turnover rate, and enhance overall talent performance through mobility, reskilling, and learning and development strategies.
Leveraging over 35 years of behavioral science and deep data insights, Harver is uniquely able to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes without compromising on speed. Whether enterprises are seeking to automate the hiring process, improve candidate experience, more effectively assess and match people to current and future roles, or streamline the reference checking process, Harver helps organizations make quality talent decisions efficiently.
"Harver and pymetrics have an incredible opportunity to reinvent the way talent decisions are made by creating a more effective and unbiased process across the talent lifecycle," said Frida Polli, CEO and founder, pymetrics. "I'm thrilled about the unmatched value that our combined teams can deliver to our customers and excited to continue building upon our shared vision to unleash people's true potential and then put it to work."
"At AB InBev, we are constantly looking for ways to streamline and improve our hiring process as the world's largest brewer to support our ever-growing global organization of over 630 brands in 150 countries," said Shayla Turner, People Business Partner, AB InBev. "We utilize both Harver and pymetrics' solutions to help us identify high-quality talent, efficiently and in a more fair manner. We trust both Harver and pymetrics to help us optimize our hiring decisions and are excited to see how they evolve and innovate together."
For more information, please visit: https://harver.com/harver-acquires-pymetrics.
pymetrics is redefining talent assessment and management – using data-driven behavioral insights and audited AI to create a more efficient, effective, and unbiased hiring process across the talent lifecycle. Millions of job candidates around the world have gone through the pymetrics' platform and the technology is compliant in 100+ countries, 30 languages and across web, Android, and iOS apps. pymetrics leverages soft skills-optimized AI technology to help enterprise companies build diverse teams of top performers.
Harver is the industry leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions. Rooted in over 35 years of rich data insights, the company's portfolio of solutions enables organizations to make the best talent decisions across the entire employee lifecycle. Having processed over 100 million candidates, Harver provides trusted, flexible, and adaptable offerings making hiring better, faster, and fundamentally more fair. More than 1,300 customers including Booking.com, Peloton, Valvoline, and McDonalds trust Harver to help put purpose to work.
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N6A for Harver
harver@n6a.com
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