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Workforce well-being program offers coaching and guidance for chronic pain management
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As more than one in five Americans struggle with chronic pain, WebMD Health Services today announced a new partnership with Fern Health, a leading digital platform giving employees and health plan members the guidance and tools they need to address the underlying causes of persistent pain.
The new offering, available through WebMD ONE, features programs for chronic pain conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, migraines, and fibromyalgia. The Fern Health program, developed in partnership with leading pain physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital, supports participants in identifying how pain impacts their life and helps them set goals related to exercise therapy, emotional health, movement, sleep, and nutrition.
Uniquely combined with WebMD Health Services certified pain coaches, individuals are supported through a self-paced digital journey via mobile and web browser-enabled applications, chats and telephone check-ins.
Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and impacts mental health and overall quality of life for more than 50 million Americans. The economic impact is estimated at more than $500 billion annually, more than any other chronic health condition.
"Millions of people live with chronic pain, and most do not have access to true multidisciplinary pain management," said Bruce Foyt, WebMD Health Services Vice President, Partnerships. "With Fern Health, we can offer employers and health plans evidence-based programs to fill this enormous gap, while helping to reduce the social and economic impact of chronic pain both in and out of the workplace."
"Chronic pain is developed by both psychological and physical factors. Our clinically validated, holistic pain programs deliver meaningful and life-enhancing results for chronic pain sufferers," said Brad Lawson, Chief Executive Officer at Fern Health. "Partnering with WebMD Health Services gives us an opportunity to extend the work we do -- offering employers and health plans the opportunity to help their employees and plan members live better, more functioning lives, while potentially reducing health costs. We look forward to making a difference with WebMD Health Services, their health coaches, and their customers."
About WebMD Health Services
WebMD Health Services, a part of WebMD Health Corp., has over 20 years of experience driving positive behavior changes. Consumers trust WebMD for reliable, accurate, and clear answers to their most pressing health-related questions. At WebMD Health Services, we tap into these valuable consumer insights to design and implement successful, engaging solutions to help individuals meet their well-being needs. We understand that there are numerous paths to reach well-being goals. Our expertise, combined with a variety of third-party partner integrations, enables us to deliver unique and personalized experiences across a wide range of industries. See how we support these diverse populations at webmdhealthservices.com.
About WebMD Health Corp.
WebMD, an Internet Brands company, is at the heart of the digital health revolution that is transforming the healthcare experience for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, health plans and health systems. Through public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications, WebMD delivers leading-edge content and digital services that enable and improve decision-making, support and motivate health actions, streamline and simplify the healthcare journey, and improve patient care.
The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites. WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse®, eMedicine®, MedicineNet®, theheart.org® and RxList® are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.
About Fern Health:
Available through employers and health plans, Fern Health's digital pain platform addresses the underlying causes of persistent pain, not just the symptoms. Guided programs deliver exercise therapy, interventions for sleep, nutrition, daily movement, and emotional health. Every member is supported through pain-focused 1:1 clinical coaching and pain neuroscience education to improve function, reduce pain, and avoid unnecessary healthcare costs. Fern Health is majority owned by German life science company Grünenthal International, with other minority investors. Learn more at www.fernhealth.com.
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Choosing a full XL mattresses
Finding the right mattress is vital to enjoying a restful night’s sleep and waking up invigorated and ready for what’s ahead. A variety of factors go into finding the perfect fit, including space available and whether you’re sleeping alone or with others.
With the length of a queen-size and the width of a full, the full XL mattress provides a happy medium for taller individuals seeking solitary respite in their bed. This luxury hybrid model by BedStory is our best pick. Read ahead for key aspects of what you need to know before buying the perfect full XL mattress to sleep well at night.
What to know before you buy a full XL mattress
Dimensions of the mattress
Full XL mattresses measure 54 x 80 inches. As such, these are the right size for taller individuals, especially growing teens. Due to the width, they’re not recommended for couples. This size is suitable for kid’s bedrooms, dorms or guest rooms.
Innerspring, foam or hybrid base
There are three main types of mattress, all of which come in full XL sizes.
Innerspring mattresses feature internal coils or springs that provide a relatively firm sleep at an affordable price. Coils vary in design and durability, with individually pocketed ones providing the most longevity and focused support.
Foam mattresses come in at a higher price and are relatively soft, conforming to the sleeper’s body. They tend to provide the “sleep-in” feel many users desire. Foam materials include memory foam, cooling gel foam or latex, which is a more durable and sustainable material.
Hybrid mattresses combine an innerspring base with one or more layers of foam on top for a luxury mattress that provides both comfort and support to all sleepers. The number of layers and materials included varies across brands and is the costliest of the three types.
Firmness of the mattress
How soft or firm a mattress is informs to what extent you’re comforted and supported when you sleep. Firmness is measured on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest; common choices fall around 5 or 6. Those who sleep on their back want a slightly firmer mattress, since their neck and spine are in alignment. Anyone who sleeps on their side or stomach should opt for a slightly softer option that gives a bit while still supporting your hips and shoulders.
Thickness of the mattress
The average thickness of a mattress ranges from 8-10 inches, and users should go thicker or thinner depending on their weight and size. If you have a mattress that’s too thin for your body, you’ll sink in excessively and wear out the materials more quickly. However, a mattress that’s too thick may find you sleeping atop the mattress instead of properly sinking in and enjoying the comfort features.
What to look for in a quality full XL mattress
Breathability
It’s recommended to seek out mattresses that are breathable and promote increased airflow, particularly for those who sleep warm or sleep in hotter, more humid conditions. Memory foam tends to trap in heat — this is often offset by infusing gel or graphite to cool the material. Latex is another cooler material option, while individually pocketed coils in innerspring mattresses allow for quality airflow.
Motion transfer
Some mattresses are equipped to absorb and isolate movements; these also are typically quieter than other options. This is useful if you sleep with a pet, or if you regularly use a laptop or other device on your mattress.
Edge support
Certain mattresses reinforce the edges to assist users in more easily getting into and out of bed. This is useful for anyone who may sit at the edge of the bed, taking their time to get ready in the morning or night. Particularly if you’re placing your full XL mattress in the corner of a room, look for supportive edges.
Cost of a full XL mattress
Most full XL mattresses cost $200-$400, with hybrid options on the higher end of the range.
Full XL mattress FAQ
How do I best maintain a full XL mattress?
A. A mattress protector is one of the best ways to keep your mattress healthy, particularly if the mattress is being used by a teenager. The protector can prevent dirt, dust and bacteria from seeping in, and most block out liquids too, which is especially important for foam top layers. It’s recommended to air out and rotate the mattress every few months for more even usage.
How important is the right mattress type for children and teens?
A. Quality sleep is important for all ages, especially young ones, as a restful night can enhance energy, focus and motivation. Conversely, poor sleep can lead to lethargy, poor eating habits and a lack of concentration. Preteens and teens require lengthy, adequate sleep to stay healthy, according to Healthline.
Best full XL mattresses
Top full XL mattress
BedStory 12-Inch Hybrid Mattress
What you need to know: Luxury hybrid mattress great for all sleep positions and needs, particularly those who sleep warm.
What you’ll love: Strong, pocketed coil base and two foam layers provide both support and comfort. Gel-infused foam sleeps cool. Isolates motion and relieves pressure on sore joints.
What you should consider: Expensive. Not for thinner, slighter individuals.
Where to buy: Amazon
Top full XL mattress for the money
Linenspa 6-Inch Innerspring Mattress
What you need to know: Simple yet effective mattress comfortable for young ones; it also comes at a great price.
What you’ll love: Medium firmness caters to most sleepers. Steel coils provide support and longevity. Features a soft, comfortable top. Includes 10-year warranty. Inexpensive.
What you should consider: Thickness is not best for adults.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
LUCID 10-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress
What you need to know: Medium-firm memory foam mattress with comfort, surprising cooling features and durability.
What you’ll love: Gel-infused layer helps cool the body, providing a better sleep. Charcoal-infused base foam is strong, supportive and therapeutic. Average thickness accommodates most users.
What you should consider: Takes time for full decompression and odor dissipation.
Where to buy: Amazon
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Q4 total revenues of $93.7 million, up 40% year-over-year
Q4 net income margin of 39% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 42%
Fiscal Year 2022 total revenues of $343.5 million, up 66% year-over-year
Fiscal year 2022 net income margin of 45% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 44%
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS), the leading digital platform for U.S. medical professionals, today announced results for the fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
"We're proud to now serve over 2 million US healthcare professionals, including over 80% of US physicians and over 50% of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners," said Jeff Tangney, co-founder & CEO at Doximity. "This quarter, we added scheduling to our product suite with the acquisition of Amion, and saw record use of our fax, e-signature, and telehealth tools."
Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights
All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Revenue: Revenue of $93.7 million, versus $66.7 million, an increase of 40% year-over-year.
- Net income and non-GAAP net income: Net income of $36.7 million, versus $21.5 million, representing a 39% margin. Non-GAAP net income of $44.9 million, versus $24.0 million, representing a 48% margin.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA of $39.4 million, versus $26.7 million, an increase of 47% year-over-year, representing adjusted EBITDA margins of 42%, versus 40%.
- Net income per share and non-GAAP net income per share: Diluted net income per share was $0.17, versus $0.07, while non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.21, versus $0.09.
- Operating cash flow and free cash flow: Operating cash flow of $47.0 million, versus $37.6 million, and free cash flow of $44.9 million, versus $36.6 million.
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Highlights
All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.
- Revenue: Revenue of $343.5 million, versus $206.9 million, an increase of 66% year-over-year.
- Net income and non-GAAP net income: Net income of $154.8 million, versus $50.2 million, representing a 45% margin. Non-GAAP net income of $180.6 million, versus $57.2 million, representing a 53% margin.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA of $150.3 million, versus $64.8 million, an increase of 132% year-over-year, representing adjusted EBITDA margins of 44%, versus 31%.
- Net income per share and non-GAAP net income per share: Diluted net income per share was $0.70, versus $0.23, while non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.82, versus $0.26.
- Operating cash flow and free cash flow: Operating cash flow of $126.6 million, versus $83.0 million, and free cash flow of $120.9 million, versus $78.4 million.
Financial Outlook
Doximity is providing guidance for its fiscal first quarter ending June 30, 2022 as follows:
- Revenue between $88.6 million and $89.6 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA between $28.6 million and $29.6 million.
Doximity is updating guidance for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 as follows:
- Revenue between $454.0 million and $458.0 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA between $192.0 million and $196.0 million.
Stock Repurchase Program
The board of directors of Doximity authorized a new stock repurchase program to acquire up to $70 million of the Company's Class A common stock, commencing in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The repurchases are expected to be executed from time to time over the next 12 months, subject to general business and market conditions and other investment opportunities, through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Conference Call Information
Doximity will host a webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss these financial results. To listen to a live audio webcast, please visit the Company's Investor Relations page at https://investors.doximity.com. The archived webcast will be available on the Company's Investor Relations page shortly after the call.
About Doximity
Founded in 2010, Doximity is the leading digital platform for medical professionals. The company's network members include over 80% of U.S. physicians across all specialties and practice areas. Doximity provides its verified clinical membership with digital tools built for medicine, enabling them to collaborate with colleagues, stay up to date with the latest medical news and research, manage their careers, and conduct virtual patient visits. Doximity's mission is to help doctors be more productive so they can provide better care for their patients. For more information, please visit www.doximity.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements we make in this press release may include statements which are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, which are usually identified by the use of words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "seeks," "should," "will," and variations of such words or similar expressions. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act and are making this statement for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations, or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors including (i) the timing and scope of anticipated stock repurchases; (ii) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (including the impact to our industry or on our customers' industries, impact on general economic conditions, and government responses, restrictions, and actions related to the pandemic); (iii) our ability to retain existing members or add new members to our platform and maintain or grow their engagement with our platform; (iv) our ability to attract new customers or retain existing customers; (v) the impact of our prioritization of our members' interests; (vi) breaches in our security measures or unauthorized access to members' data; (vii) our ability to maintain or manage our growth, and other risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation, those set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the prospectus for our offering of shares of Class A common stock shares that was filed with the SEC on June 25, 2021, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2021, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC. Additional information will be provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the annual period ended March 31, 2022. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to management's beliefs and assumptions as of this date. We assume no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Perry Gold
ir@doximity.com
Media Contact:
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), the Company uses the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance:
- Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income margin, and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per common share: We exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and expenses associated with acquisitions from non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income margin are further adjusted for estimated income tax on such adjustments. We calculate income taxes on the adjustments by applying an estimated annual effective tax rate to the adjustments. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per common share is non-GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares. For both basic and diluted non-GAAP net income per share, the weighted average shares we use in computing non-GAAP net income per share is equal to our GAAP weighted average shares. Non-GAAP gross margin represents non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of revenue and non-GAAP net income margin represents non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenue.
- Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin: We define adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization, and as further adjusted for acquisition and other related expenses, stock-based compensation expense, and other income, net. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
- Free cash flow: We calculate free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment and capitalized internal-use software development cost.
We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally for financial and operational decision-making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures and should be read only in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. We encourage investors to carefully consider our results under GAAP, as well as our supplemental non-GAAP information and the reconciliation between these presentations, to more fully understand our business. Please see the tables included at the end of this release for the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results.
Key Business Metrics
- Net revenue retention rate: We calculate net revenue retention rate by taking the trailing 12-month, or TTM, subscription-based revenue from our customers that had revenue in the prior TTM period and dividing that by the total subscription-based revenue for the prior TTM period. Our net revenue retention rate compares our subscription revenue from the same set of customers across comparable periods, and reflects customer renewals, expansion, contraction, and churn.
- Customers with trailing 12-month subscription revenue greater than $100,000 and $1 million: We calculate the number of customers with TTM product revenue greater than $100,000 and $1 million by counting the number of customers that contributed more than $100,000 and $1 million in subscription revenue in the TTM period. The number of customers with TTM subscription-based revenue of at least $100,000 and $1 million is a key indicator of the scale of our business. Our customer count is subject to adjustments for acquisitions, consolidations, spin-offs, and other market activity.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP metrics in the calculation of non-GAAP metrics for the periods shown below:
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TOKYO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc., a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., launched its new "Huntsville Logistics Center 2" in Huntsville, Alabama, on Friday, July 1.
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Most automobile production in North America is concentrated in the U.S. Midwest, but, with assembly manufacturers moving into Mexico and expanding their factories and the number of vehicles produced rising notably as large-scale production increases kick in, vehicle production is also expanding in the geographically nearby Southeast, which includes the state of Alabama in recent years.
Located about 5 km south of the Huntsville Logistics Center that opened for business in February 2021, the new warehouse primarily sorts automobile parts delivered from Japan and Mexico, and provides them to more than 30 suppliers. It also plans to store the products of component manufacturers, trading companies and other customers for subsequent provision to automobile manufacturers and suppliers.
With the establishment of this new warehouse, the Nippon Express Group will be further expanding its logistics services in the United States and stepping up its efforts on behalf of the automobile industry, positioned as a priority industry in its Business Plan.
Profile of new facility
Name: Huntsville Logistics Center 2, Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc.
Location: 25179 One Aviation Way SW, Madison, Alabama, U.S.A.
Warehouse area: 13,415 m2 (warehouse: 13,112 m2/office: 303 m2)
Business start date: July 1, 2022
Principal items handled: Automotive-related parts
Business description: Storage, delivery, inspection/sorting, packaging and import/export arrangements
Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
NX Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
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LAS VEGAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DELL TECHNOLOGIES WORLD --
News summary
- More than 500 Dell storage portfolio software advancements improve intelligence, automation, data mobility and security across clouds, on-premises and edge environments with no additional cost to existing customers
- Dell PowerStore enhancements deliver up to 50% better application performance, 66% more capacity, enterprise file enhancements and new VMware integrations
- Dell PowerMax software increases cyber resilience, doubles performance of new end-to-end NVMe architecture, and automates storage operations
- Dell PowerFlex introduces file services to simplify workload consolidation and adds file support for all major container orchestration platforms
Full story
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) is enhancing software across its industry-leading1 storage portfolio, driving increased intelligence, automation, cyber resiliency and multi-cloud flexibility.
"Organizations all over the world look to Dell to help them move faster while turning their data into a competitive advantage," said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman and co-chief operating officer, Dell Technologies. "We're delivering major software innovation across our portfolio to help customers make the most of their data and resources."
Introducing Dell storage software innovations
More than 500 software advancements across Dell PowerStore, PowerMax and PowerFlex deliver faster data insights, better multi-cloud data control and increased cyber resiliency at no cost to existing customers. These advancements are the latest examples of Dell storage software innovation following the introduction of Project Alpine, which will bring the enterprise capacity, performance and protection of Dell storage software to public clouds.
"IQVIA uses the power of data science to help customers accelerate clinical development and healthcare outcomes," said Ken Boyer, director of global storage, IQVIA. "Driving transformative outcomes requires an infrastructure partner just as focused on innovation. Dell Technologies storage delivers the automation, security, performance and scale we need as we reimagine life sciences."
Dell PowerStore, the fastest ramping new architecture in company history, will deliver up to a 50%2 mixed workload performance boost and up to 66%3 greater capacity. Customers can better plan business continuity strategies with software-only high availability metro replication configured in as few as five clicks. Additional software advancements make it possible for organizations to:
- Better support and secure file workloads with file level retention, native file replication and support for third-party file monitoring and ransomware protection.
- Take advantage of deeper VMware integrations including improved VMware vSphere® Virtual Volumes™ (vVols) latency and performance plus simplified disaster recovery with vVols replication, VM-level snapshots and fast clones.
- Maximize performance of new hardware with end-to-end NVMe support and increased networking speeds.
Dell PowerMax, the world's most secure, mission-critical storage,4 will introduce cyber resiliency advancements including cyber vaults for traditional and mainframe deployments. CloudIQ ransomware capabilities help detect cyberattacks early to minimize exposure and speed recovery. PowerMax now offers up to 65 million secure snapshots to improve cyber recovery and increases efficiency with new 4:1 data reduction guarantee.5 Additional software-driven updates help organizations:
- Increase productivity with automated storage operations such as multi-array smart provisioning, workload optimization, and health monitoring and remediation.
- Quickly move data to public clouds with faster cloud snapshot shipping and recovery, built-in high availability to minimize downtime and easy restore of cloud-based object storage data.
- Experience double the performance6 with up to 50% better response times7 in demanding application and mainframe environments on two new NVMe-based PowerMax models. Anytime Upgrade customers are eligible for non-disruptive upgrades.
Dell PowerFlex software-defined infrastructure will consolidate traditional and modern workloads with new file services that allow for unified block and file capabilities on a single platform. PowerFlex simplifies multi-cloud and DevOps with the broadest file and block8 support for all major Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE and VMware. Additional updates allow customers to:
- Realize greater TCO savings by consolidating traditional and containerized workloads using unified block and file storage services across bare metal and virtualized deployments.
- Simplify PowerFlex deployment through NVMe-over-TCP connectivity with consistent standards-based storage networking.
- Streamline operations with new unified compute, storage and system lifecycle management capabilities within PowerFlex Manager software.
"Organizations are increasingly seeking IT infrastructure that delivers a cloud-like experience wherever their data lives," said Eric Burgener, research vice president, Infrastructure Systems, Platforms and Technologies Group, IDC. "Dell has designed these sweeping software and hardware enhancements across its comprehensive, multi-cloud infrastructure portfolio to deliver that experience with greater automation, security and control."
"Our customers choose Dell Technologies storage because it is trusted and delivers meaningful innovation that helps organizations keep pace with the changing business and IT landscape," said Mike Heintzelman, vice president, Advanced Solutions, TD Synnex. "The significant software innovations introduced across the Dell storage portfolio will help organizations simplify IT operations, innovate securely and get more value from their data."
Availability
- Dell PowerStore, PowerMax, and PowerFlex advancements have planned global availability in the third quarter of 2022.
Additional resources
- Dell Technologies Expands Multi-Cloud Experiences Across Cyber Recovery, Data Analytics and Partner Ecosystem
- Three Ways Software-Driven Innovation Powers the Storage Experience
- Connect with Dell via Twitter and LinkedIn
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry's broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
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1. IDC WW Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, 2021Q4, March 11, 2022 – Vendor Revenue.
2. Based on internal tests comparing PowerStore 1200T peak IOPS with PowerStore OS 3.0 vs. PowerStore 1000T with PowerStoreOS 2.1, running 70/30 read/write mix, 8k block size. March, 2022. Actual results may vary.
3. Maximum effective capacity for largest PowerStore cluster with PowerStoreOS 3.0 vs. PowerStoreOS 2.0. Assumes average 4:1 data reduction. Actual results vary.
4. Based on Dell internal analysis of cybersecurity capabilities of Dell PowerMax versus cybersecurity capabilities of competitive mainstream arrays supporting open systems and mainframe storage, March 2022.
5. Based on Dell 's Future-Proof program that offers 4:1 data reduction guarantee based on PowerMax data reduction tools (dedupe and data compression) for open systems storage, March 2022. Actual data reduction rates will vary.
6. Based on Dell internal testing using the Sequential Read Hits (128K) GB per second, and IOPS per FC port benchmarks (within a single array) comparing PowerMax 8500 to PowerMax 8000, March 2022. Actual performance will vary.
7. Based on Dell internal testing using the OLTP benchmark comparing the PowerMax 2500 against the PowerMax 2000, March 2022. Actual response times will vary.
8. Based on Dell analysis of integrated systems for Kubernetes distributions, March 2022.
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A top tech CEO and former Desert Storm vet is re-imagining NFTs with a new set of tokens that make a solid investment in the well-being of America's service members past and present.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Can the high-energy excitement of the crypto-token investment space be a force for good? That's the idea driving development of the new Devil Dogs NFT series—a crypto token project crafted to support America's service members.
The first-of-its-kind project aims to leverage Web3 technology to achieve both real-world and virtual benefits, with opportunity to purchase unique and tradeable "everyday hero" tokens. Proceeds will be directed to crucial veteran services.
In its initial release, Devil Dogs (DVL.DGS) is offering 1775 unique and inspiring bulldog tokens, commemorating service in the U.S. Marine Corps, with a mint date planned for this fall.
The DVL.DGS NFT initiative is headed by Dave Grannan, a Silicon Valley tech CEO & Gulf War veteran. "Our Devil Dogs NFT project sits at the intersection of two issues I care deeply about," says Grannan. "As a Gulf War veteran, I know firsthand how our veteran healthcare system is falling short. And, as tech executive, I'm very bullish on the future of crypto, blockchain and most things Web3."
As the project grows, DVL.DGS plans to donate over 90% of revenues to vital veteran's charities. Specifically, the project aims to amplify the impact of organizations focusing on core veteran's issues, including access to health care, suicide prevention and homelessness. Devil Dogs also plans to support education and financial literacy programs that help veterans better re-integrate into civilian life.
The campaign's current beneficiaries include the Marines' Memorial Association & Foundation, The 38 Challenge, Irreverent Warriors and The San Diego Veterans Coalition.
The DVL.DGS campaign features two ways to give: investors can purchase an NFT to support wellness initiatives and/or donate an NFT directly to an active-duty service member. Grannan and his team are targeting this fall for a first official minting. But donation NFTs can be purchased right now at the project's website, devildogs.io.
Grannan believes the project will speak to a lot of people who understand the challenges faced by veterans, as well as both crypto curious and seasoned investors ready for more purpose-driven NFT holdings. "If you're crypto-curious, this project can be your safe on-ramp to the crypto world," says Grannan. "And if you're a crypto native, I ask, 'Don't you want a warrior in your collection who's truly metaverse ready?'"
DVL.DGS was founded by Dave Grannan as a cause-driven NFT project dedicated to the well-being of all United States service members, Veterans and their families. He joined the Marine Corps in 1988 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1989. Soon after he was sent with his Platoon to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After leaving the Corps, Grannan attended UC-Berkeley's Haas School of Business, earning an MBA. He went on to run several tech start-ups on the East Coast and in Silicon Valley. At Devil Dogs, Dave is guided by his determination to encourage better support for those who serve.
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: APYX) between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
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Congress hears siren wail as Ukrainian legislators visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — As members of the Ukrainian parliament were pleading for aid on Capitol Hill, an air raid siren blared from one of their cell phones — a wrenching alert from the war-torn country back home.
One of the visitors reached into her bag, pulled out the phone and let the siren wail in the halls of Congress.
“Right now, you hear the sound?” said Anastasia Radina, a member of the Ukrainian Rada.
“This is the air raid alarm in the community where my son is staying right now,” she said at a press conference this week after meeting with members of Congress. “I need you all to hear that.”
The Ukrainian lawmakers met for a second day Wednesday with their counterparts in the U.S. Congress, urging American allies to more quickly provide additional military aid — fighter jets, tanks and other support — and to impose stiffer economic sanctions on the invading Russians they’re trying to push from their country.
The visiting legislators, all women, with family back home, were warning the U.S. that they do not trust negotiations underway with Russian President Vladimir Putin over ending the monthlong war. And they impressed on the Americans that their country is at a crucial juncture in the fight against his invasion.
“They desperately need more help both with military assistance and the tightening of sanctions,” said Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, emerging from Wednesday’s private meeting at the Capitol.
U.S. lawmakers have been pressing President Joe Biden’s administration to do more for Ukraine — providing their political support for sanctions on Russian leadership, a ban on Russian oil imports to the U.S., even declaring Putin should be investigated for war crimes.
Biden on Wednesday announced that the U.S. will send another $500 million in direct aid to Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues. At the same time, the Senate was working to pass legislation suspending Russia’s favored trade status — a measure that has been tangled over a related human rights provision, even though there is widespread support for suspending normal trade relations and halting Russian oil imports.
Lawmakers emerging from two days of meetings with the Ukrainian lawmakers kept up a largely unified front, with both Republicans and Democrats saying more funding would be needed, beyond the nearly $14 billion in military and humanitarian aid recently approved. Many are members of the Ukraine Caucus in the House and Senate, formed years ago to bolster the emerging democracy after it emerged from the former Soviet Union.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., described a sense of “buoyancy” in the room with the Ukrainian lawmakers Wednesday amid word of a possible Russian move away from Kyiv, even as he acknowledged the likely fighting still ahead.
“There’s a lot of support in Congress to continue to help them,” he said.
Yet there is concern in Congress that Biden’s administration is too timid in its response and too slow to send needed military equipment. Some speak of an administration “Afghanistan Syndrome.”
Republicans in particular, but also Democratic lawmakers, suggest there’s a hesitancy from the U.S. to push deeper into an overseas conflict with commitments of military aid after 20 years fighting the “forever war” in Afghanistan.
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said the Ukrainians she had met with in the past had used that term “Afghanistan Syndrome,” but on Wednesday the Ukrainian legislators instead spoke with urgency about the military aid they need — with fighter jets at the top of the list.
“If they’re going to win, they need more,” Ernst said. “And they know they can win. But they just need the support coming from the United States.”
The Ukrainians delivered a long list of specific military equipment they are requesting, and senators said at the top remain the fighter planes the Biden administration has been reluctant to transfer from NATO ally Poland.
The Ukrainians told reporters after meeting with House lawmakers a day earlier that they also want other air support systems as well as tanks to push the Russians back from their cities.
While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has roused the world to his country’s side, speaking via video livestreams to legislative bodies around the world, the Ukrainian legislators provided their own compelling portrait this week in Washington — women fighting for their country abroad while their loved ones and families fight from home.
In the meetings on Capitol Hill and later with officials at Ukrainian embassy, the lawmakers said that while they are thankful for the U.S. help their country has received, they need more — especially now, as Russia’s strategy may be shifting.
But the Ukrainian lawmakers were apparently leaving Washington without firm commitments. Opposition lawmaker Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze said there is a “readiness” by members of Congress to act but nothing concrete.
“Unfortunately, we don’t have time,” she said at a later press conference at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington.
Governing party lawmaker Radina expressed frustration that the U.S. was still distinguishing between defensive and offensive weapons, and said said Ukraine needs jets and air defense systems now.
“What we need is action,” she said.
The Ukrainians are wary of talks with Putin, and they framed the war not only as a fight for their country but for all of Western democracy. More than 4 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of the invasion.
“Putin cannot be trusted,” said Yevheniya Kravchuk, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, at Tuesday’s press conference.
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are making weekend trips to the Ukrainian border regions to understand the war first-hand. What they’ve seen is reminiscent of imagery many grew up with learning about World War II.
“It’s freezing cold. There’s like a little gust of snow, I mean, most folks didn’t have winter coats, they had like one bag,” said Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., recounting what he saw a few weeks ago on the Polish border.
“It was reminiscent of the Second World War,” he said. “You’re just like watching, you’re just seeing this mass exodus of people.”
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Associated Press writers Ben Fox and Aamer Madhani contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, responding to the recent sharp decline in the value of cryptocurrencies, said Thursday that additional federal regulation was needed to respond to the wave of speculative investment in the currency whose secrecy is an essential part of its appeal.
“We really need a regulatory framework to guard against the risks,” Yellen said of cryptocurrencies called stable coins, during a House committee hearing Thursday. Citing the rapid rise in use of digital assets, she added, “Really, we need a comprehensive framework so that there are no gaps in the regulation.”
Stable coins are a type of cryptocurrency pegged to a specific value, usually the dollar, another currency or gold. Its parity with the dollar is what, in theory, makes it stable. However, volatility in the cryptocurrency market this week challenged that premise.
“We’ve had a real life demonstration of the risks,” she said, referring to the meltdown of the TerraUSD beginning on Monday.
A run — or sale by a large number of owners — on the Terra stable coin, caused it to drop in value from roughly $8 to below 30 cents.
A Federal Reserve report released Monday outlines how stable coins are vulnerable to runs.
“Terra broke the buck and this morning and yesterday the largest stable coin Tether also broke the buck,” referring to another token that dropped below its dollar peg this week.
Yellen was also questioned at the hearing on the root cause of inflation, which has driven up prices, and how the administration plans to combat rising energy, housing and food costs.
She said the administration is doing what it can to address supply chain issues and other contributors to inflation.
“We have a really good strong labor market, we have household balance sheets that are in good shape,” as well as a strong banking sector, Yellen said.
“All of those things suggest that the Fed has a path to bring down inflation without causing a recession,” she said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/crypto-meltdown-prompts-yellen-to-call-for-new-regulation/ | 2022-05-13T11:41:04Z |
Fred Hampton childhood home gets historical landmark status
MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — The suburban Chicago home where slain Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton grew up has been designated a historical landmark by the village of Maywood.
The vote follows a yearlong campaign that was tied to the Academy Award-winning film about Hampton and his 1969 death during a police raid in Chicago called “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
It’s also part of a broader effort to further recognize the Black Panther Party’s role in the civil rights movement.
Hampton was killed during a raid of his Chicago apartment.
Later, many of those involved in the raid faced criminal charges. They were acquitted but the families of Hampton and others were awarded a nearly $2 million settlement by a federal judge.
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States that will be most affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned
(Stacker) - One historic decision has been endlessly passed around states over the last year. Roe v. Wade expressly protects a pregnant person’s right to choose to have an abortion. It’s under review by a now supermajority conservative Supreme Court, but reports suggest it could be struck down at any moment, as more and more states bring their own abortion laws to the highest court in the land.
States have already employed many kinds of restrictions, including but not limited to: parental consent for young women seeking abortions, bans on telemedicine for medicated abortions, mandated counseling and ultrasounds before the procedure, and TRAP laws, which impose burdensome medical standards such as hospital-admitting privileges on abortion clinics.
Many states with either anti-choice governors or constituents against abortion are attacking Roe v. Wade by enacting laws they can’t enforce, in case the Supreme Court decides in 2022 to overturn the decision.
To find out which states would be most affected by this decision, Stacker consulted a July 2019 study published in reproductive health journal Contraception, updated in 2021 by Professor Caitlin Myers at Middlebury College. The study analyzed the impact of a post-Roe world by analyzing states’ current laws and political climate to identify states that would be at a high risk of outlawing abortion.
Eight states maintain so-called “trigger bans” that would immediately outlaw abortion if Roe v. Wade were overturned. Based on this and other information, any state that could quickly enact restrictions if Roe v. Wade was overturned is listed as “high-risk.” States could be classified as “high-risk” even if they have no laws currently on the books, but simply a political climate unamiable to abortion.
Then, using Census demographic data, the study calculated the number of women that would be affected by an increase in travel time to the nearest abortion clinic in a scenario where all high-risk states ban abortion.
The makeup of the surrounding states is enough to limit abortion access by an over 1,000% increase in distance. Keep reading to see which states will be most affected if Roe v. Wade is reversed.
#29. Nevada
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -0.2%
--- Affected population: 11,808 (2.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 11 miles (22.2% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 9
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 9 miles
Though abortion will likely remain legal in Nevada, people in need of services will have to travel a bit farther to get them, due to bordering states that would outlaw them. Nevada residents voted to keep abortion rights for pregnant women under 24 weeks into the gestational period in 1990, and that law could only be reversed by another direct vote of the people.
#28. Oregon
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -0.2%
--- Affected population: 7,245 (0.9% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 16 miles (6.7% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 15
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 15 miles
Oregon and Nevada share a border with California, a state with several abortion protections others do not have, including constitutional protection. Reproductive rights were recognized in California’s constitution in 1969, giving people in states like Oregon more options. Oregon passed the Reproductive Health Equity Act in 2017, which expanded abortion access by requiring private health insurance to cover abortions, and funding services for those who would otherwise be excluded from coverage, such as DACA recipients.
#27. Kansas
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -0.3%
--- Affected population: 20,488 (3.6% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 54 miles (1.9% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 4
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 53 miles
Kansas already has a few common restrictions on abortion, such as limits on public and private funding for the procedure. Though the state supreme court ruled in 2019 the right to an abortion is protected in the Kansas constitution, conservative lawmakers recently voted to to put a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the state constitution on the 2022 ballot. The majority of the states surrounding Kansas are far more restrictive.
#26. New Mexico
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -0.5%
--- Affected population: 40,320 (10.1% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 58 miles (1.8% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 5
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 57 miles
Women in New Mexico were once facing a long-dormant abortion ban that was deemed unconstitutional and unenforceable, but they now have access to legal procedures and public funding. In February 2021, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill that finally overturned that law, which would have triggered a statewide ban if Roe v. Wade were reversed.
#25. Virginia
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -0.9%
--- Affected population: 92,473 (5.5% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 25 miles (19.0% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 16
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 21 miles
Virginia is one of many states overturning previously restrictive abortion laws amid concerns for Roe v. Wade. As of 2020, Virginia health insurance carriers can cover abortion services, though they are not required to do so. Nearby in Maryland, those seeking abortions have protection outside of Roe v. Wade.
#24. Wyoming
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -1.1%
--- Affected population: 12,111 (11.2% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 138 miles (3.0% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 2
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 134 miles
People won’t find abortion protections in Wyoming’s state law or its constitution, and will barely find a clinic they can use. What they will find is a legislature that is advancing bills that restrict abortion access, including one that prevents women from using student health insurance for the procedure. If Roe v. Wade were outlawed, the legality of abortions could be at risk.
#23. Minnesota
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -1.6%
--- Affected population: 95,799 (8.9% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 40 miles (25.0% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 7
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 32 miles
The right to abortion has been protected in Minnesota since 1995, when the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s right to privacy includes the right to terminate a pregnancy. However, Minnesota shares a border with two very restrictive states that may try to immediately restrict abortions if Roe v. Wade is gone.
#22. Missouri
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -3.2%
--- Affected population: 708,893 (60.2% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 74 miles (10.4% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 1
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 67 miles
Missouri is the first state on this list with a trigger ban. Though previous bans were declared unconstitutional, one recent ban would immediately go into effect if Roe v. Wade is reversed. In June 2021, a federal appeals court blocked Missouri from enforcing the bill that prohibits all abortions after eight weeks.
#21. Nebraska
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -8.4%
--- Affected population: 331,206 (88.6% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 69 miles (56.8% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 3
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 44 miles
It’s already a felony to get an abortion after 20 weeks in Nebraska. Though there’s no trigger ban, the state government enacted a law last year prohibiting dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions, which are performed in 95% of second trimester abortions.
#20. South Dakota
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -12.9%
--- Affected population: 112,850 (69.6% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 189 miles (43.2% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 1
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 132 miles
South Dakota has had a trigger law waiting to become enforceable since 2005. It escalates the practice of abortion to a felony for physicians who provide it. Like its neighbor North Dakota, the state has just one facility, which would have to stop providing abortions in a no-Roe country.
#19. West Virginia
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -15.5%
--- Affected population: 184,170 (58.5% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 126 miles (129.1% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 2
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 55 miles
In 2018, 52% of West Virginia voters decided to amend the state’s constitution and ensure abortion is not protected if Roe v. Wade is overturned. West Virginia is surrounded by states with similar plans, apart from Maryland, so people will have to travel even farther to find services.
#18. North Dakota
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -20.4%
--- Affected population: 136,216 (91.9% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 323 miles (121.2% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 1
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 146 miles
North Dakota’s trigger ban allows few exceptions for abortion procedures. People who are victims of rape or incest can get them, and those whose lives are at risk are also included. The 2007 ban was followed by several other restrictions, including the dilation and evacuation ban that Nebraska also put forward.
#17. Indiana
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -24.1%
--- Affected population: 1,307,855 (99.8% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 129 miles (279.4% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 7
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 34 miles
As part of the block of states in the Midwest ready to ban abortions via bills or amendments, Indiana has tried to overturn any protections for the procedure that exist. Their proposed ban is strict: should Roe v. Wade be nullified, there would be no abortions allowed, not even in cases of rape or incest, and if performed, they would be classified as murder.
#16. Idaho
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -24.8%
--- Affected population: 224,181 (65.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 173 miles (355.3% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 4
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 38 miles
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an abortion ban in April 2021, along with a wave of other nearby states. It’s considered a “heartbeat bill,” one that requires doctors to decline abortions to mothers with a detectable fetal heartbeat, and would only go into effect if a federal appeals court upholds a similar heartbeat ban. A heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
#15. Mississippi
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -27.9%
--- Affected population: 584,299 (100.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 250 miles (303.2% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 1
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 62 miles
Mississippi is one of eight states that has a pre-Roe abortion ban, and a loud voice in the fight to overturn the landmark Supreme Court case. The Supreme Court decided in May 2021 to review Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Whole Health, a case concerning Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. Though the state had initially focused its argument on defending that specific ban, it recently made overturning Roe v. Wade part of its pending argument before the Supreme Court. The court will have a decision by June 2022.
#14. Arkansas
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -28.8%
--- Affected population: 578,319 (100.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 314 miles (330.1% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 2
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 73 miles
Surrounded on all sides by abortion-restrictive states, Arkansas is in a precarious spot when it comes to protecting the right to abortion. Along with several states that introduced new bans in 2021, its legislature introduced an expansive abortion ban that was blocked by a federal judge in July 2021. Arkansas’ pre-Roe ban on abortion has not been reversed.
#13. Kentucky
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -30.4%
--- Affected population: 848,023 (100.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 266 miles (315.6% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 2
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 64 miles
In former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s quest to become “the most pro-life governor in America,” he signed four anti-abortion bills during his term, two of which were blocked by federal judges. House Bill 148, Kentucky’s full ban on abortion, is unenforceable while Roe v. Wade is still intact. The state’s current governor, Democrat Andy Beshear, is pro-choice. Beshear has had difficulty stopping pro-life legislation from becoming law since the state House and Senate have a Republican supermajority.
#12. Oklahoma
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -32.2%
--- Affected population: 759,207 (98.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 191 miles (416.2% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 5
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 37 miles
Oklahoma’s trigger ban was enacted in 2021, though its existing abortion laws were already restrictive for young women and for clinics. Oklahoma, and many of its surrounding states, have TRAP laws, or what Planned Parenthood calls “medically unnecessary,” building requirements that a clinic must meet to provide abortions.
#11. North Carolina
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -32.3%
--- Affected population: 2,017,049 (98.1% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 169 miles (576.0% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 19
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 25 miles
The governor of North Carolina has vetoed multiple anti-abortion bills, one of which would have made it a crime to refuse treatment to “any infant born alive after an abortion.” (In his veto, Gov. Roy Cooper noted that “[this] practice simply does not exist.”) With an unconstitutional, pre-Roe abortion ban, and four border states without any legal protections, people in this state will be greatly affected by the conflict. North Carolina’s governor has demonstrated pro-choice stances, which may be helpful in the future.
#10. Alabama
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -32.5%
--- Affected population: 912,878 (96.2% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 224 miles (622.6% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 5
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 31 miles
The southern states feature pre-Roe and post-Roe bans, and if the decision is overturned, the number of clinics that are available to provide abortions will be severely limited in the area. Alabama was prosecuting misdemeanor abortion cases in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and it still hasn’t overturned the law that originally enforced that ban. In 2019, Alabama’s governor signed another law banning most types of abortions that would be enforceable should Roe fall.
#9. Ohio
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -33.2%
--- Affected population: 2,171,938 (98.2% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 181 miles (624.0% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 9
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 25 miles
Ohio’s “most restrictive abortion law in modern history” arrived with the wave of 2019 laws to undermine Roe v. Wade. A judge blocked Ohio’s recent “heartbeat” bill, which bans abortion at the detection of a fetal heartbeat, around six weeks into pregnancy, and which progressive lawmakers argued would put women’s lives at a high risk. Though the judge in this case said the law potentially conflicts with the constitution, it has a chance of taking effect in a post-Roe country.
#8. Louisiana
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -34.3%
--- Affected population: 922,449 (100.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 294 miles (525.5% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 3
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 47 miles
The heartbeat bill streak made its way to Louisiana in May 2019, in the form of a trigger ban that would go into effect if Roe is reversed. Making it constitutional to ban abortions before people are aware they are pregnant would affect the entire South.
#7. Utah
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -35.7%
--- Affected population: 644,869 (91.8% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 272 miles (597.4% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 2
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 39 miles
Utah is in a peculiar place, politically and geographically. Pre-Roe, there were no express bans on abortion, but post-Roe, there were no express protections for it, either. It’s also too far from California for anyone to benefit from nearby clinics. In March 2020, a trigger ban was passed to prep for a Roe v. Wade recall. The state also passed an 18-week ban on abortions in 2019.
#6. Georgia
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -36%
--- Affected population: 2,035,985 (93.4% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 249 miles (789.3% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 14
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 28 miles
The center of the South’s legacy of abortion bans is Georgia. The Georgia legislature rode the anti-abortion legislation wave early with a sweeping abortion ban signed in 2019, set to take effect in 2020, but permanently blocked in the summer of that year. This version of the “heartbeat” bill solidified the state’s stance against Roe v. Wade.
#5. Texas
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -37.1%
--- Affected population: 6,018,754 (99.7% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 471 miles (1077.5% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 22
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 40 miles
Other states have trigger bans, but Texas added a unique proposition where citizens would be allowed to sue clinics that perform abortions. This is in addition to a ban on abortions around six weeks, which was signed into law May 2020.
#4. Tennessee
- Policies: Trigger ban, high-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -37.4%
--- Affected population: 1,333,861 (100.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 294 miles (716.7% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 7
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 36 miles
Tennessee has several restrictions in place already. Gov. Bill Lee signed a heartbeat bill into law in 2020, which a federal judge temporarily blocked from taking effect shortly after it was passed. It is still making its way through the courts. In 2020, the state’s legislature put forth a bill that allows fathers to deny the pregnant mothers of their children an abortion, without the woman’s consent.
#3. South Carolina
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -38.6%
--- Affected population: 984,181 (100.0% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 267 miles (790.0% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 3
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 30 miles
South Carolina’s latest abortion law, which bans the procedure at the detection of a fetal heartbeat, hit snags in federal court back in March 2021 when it was indefinitely blocked. Not only is South Carolina surrounded geographically by states with similar problems, but it is also supported by 20 other states that want this abortion ban to succeed.
#2. Michigan
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -39.6%
--- Affected population: 1,876,586 (99.9% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 239 miles (1393.8% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 26
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 16 miles
Michigan’s court has decided the state’s pre-Roe ban of abortion procedures is only unconstitutional (as applied to physicians) thanks to Roe v. Wade, so the debate on that case’s constitutionality will directly affect it. Still, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seen as pro-choice, and was once criticized by anti-abortion activists for calling abortion “life-sustaining.” Michigan’s attorney general has also said she would not prosecute doctors performing abortions or anyone seeking them.
#1. Arizona
- Policies: High-risk
- If abortion bans take effect in all high-risk states:
--- Predicted change in abortion rate: -40.3%
--- Affected population: 1,316,221 (94.1% of women aged 15-44)
--- New average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 247 miles (1352.9% increase)
- Present day:
--- Abortion facilities: 8
--- Average distance to nearest abortion clinic: 17 miles
In the renewed fight to restrict abortions, Arizona lawmakers are ready to challenge Roe v. Wade. One new Arizona law expressly rejects any federal decisions on abortion laws, which may not be constitutional. Since the ‘60s, the state has passed laws banning abortion that cannot be enforced until the Supreme Court’s landmark decision falls.
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Teacher at Christian school in Florida arrested for sexting with student, records show
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV/Gray) – A teacher at a private Christian school in Florida is charged with soliciting sex with a student after deputies say she was sexting with an 18-year-old senior student at the school.
Julie Hoover, 38, is a teacher at Point of Grace Christian School in Perry, according to arrest records in the case.
Records show the mother of the student contacted the sheriff’s office on June 2 after finding explicit messages between her son and Hoover. The mother also told deputies Hoover was arranging for the student to sneak into her home while her husband was at work, according to court documents.
Investigators say the text messages happened in March and April 2022, and at the time, the student was enrolled in more than one class where Hoover was the teacher.
Hoover was arrested Wednesday on one count of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in sex with a student. She was released the next day on a $15,000 bond.
Currently, WCTV reports it is awaiting a response from the school after seeking comment.
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This is the English translation of the letter filed with the Comision Nacional de Valores and Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos on June 29, 2022, related to an offer in Argentina.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria (the "Company") (NASDAQ: CRESY, BYMA:CRES), releases a supplemental notice to the subscription notice dated June 15, 2022, in order to inform the Eligible Holders that the Company has decided to extend the expiration date of its previously announced offer to exchange all of its USD 113,158,632 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 6.50% Series No. 23 Notes due 2023 for 8.00% Series No. 38 Notes due 2026 to be issued. CRESUD hereby extends the expiration date to July 6, 2022, and informs that the Issue and Settlement date will be on July 8, 2022.
According to information provided by the exchange agent, on June 28, 2022, USD 74,506,286 aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes were validly tendered and were not validly withdrawn, which represents 65.84% of the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes. Of the aggregate principal amount of Tendered Notes, (i) USD 20,888,700, representing approximately 28.04% of the principal amount of Tendered Notes, were tendered under Option A, and (ii) USD 53,617,586, representing approximately 71.96% of the principal amount of Tendered Notes, were tendered under Option B.
Contact: Nicolas Javier Angiulli, NAngiulli@irsa.com.ar; Amalia Sternheim, ASternheim@irsa.com.ar; Santiago Donato, SDonato@irsa.com.ar
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Typical summer weather for the Suncoast Labor Day weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Over the Labor Day weekend, there will be lots of sunshine and blue skies. There will also be good chances for later afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
The timing of the storms will be typical for a summer day in September. The storms will build in inland locations by late in the afternoon and slowly drift back to the coast in the evening. Beaches will be crowded this weekend and remember to seek indoor shelter when the thunder starts.
Tropics are getting active and hurricane forecasters suggest a busy several weeks of cyclone development ahead. It has been calm in the tropics for some time, but now we have a Tropical Storm Danielle; another area of interest that has a 70% chance for development; and a third area that has a smaller chance of developing into anything significant.
None of the systems being tracked will impact the state of Florida in any significant way.
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Man sentenced to prison for kidnap, rape of young woman in 2019
BOSTON (WCVB) – A judge in Boston sentenced a man to serve between 29 to 39 years in prison Monday for kidnapping and raping a young woman in 2019.
Victor Pena, 42, was convicted last week on one count of kidnapping and 10 counts of aggravated rape.
The jury reached its verdict after only about two hours of deliberations.
Pena was not in the courtroom during the seven day trial or sentencing, except for when he took the stand. He otherwise appeared through zoom.
The survivor gave a victim impact statement on her life since her three-day captivity in Pena’s apartment in January 2019.
She wrote that there will never be an end to the ways he destroyed her life and said the experience continues to impact her ability to feel safe, normal or comfortable in her own body.
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PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I'm a registered nurse and I thought there could be an accessory to prevent a patient's nasogastric feeding tube from continually coming into contact with the lips," said an inventor, from Kendallville, Ind., "so I invented the PRATT HAT SUPPORT BAND. My design would reduce discomfort caused by the tube when eating, drinking, talking, or when a nasogastric feeding tube is left to hang from the user's septum."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to elevate a nasogastric feeding tube. In doing so, it prevents it from hanging down atop the lips. As a result, it enhances comfort and it eliminates the need to use medical tape that may cause irritation. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals who utilize nasogastric feeding tubes. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CTK-2421, 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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(NEXSTAR) – It’s official: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are now officially parents after welcoming their first child in Los Angeles earlier this month, according to reports.
Rihanna first revealed her pregnancy while walking through Harlem with A$AP Rocky in January. Since then, she has appeared at various events showing off her baby bump, including fashion week stops in Milan and Paris.
Sources tell TMZ that Rihanna, 34, gave birth on May 13, but the boy’s name hasn’t yet been released. Another source tells Entertainment Tonight that the family has “not left each other’s side” since the boy’s birth.
Rihanna spoke of motherhood in 2019 at her fifth Diamond Ball in New York City.
“I’m a Black woman. I came from a Black woman, who came from a Black woman, who came from a Black woman, and I’m going to give birth to a Black woman. It’s a no-brainer. That’s who I am. It’s the core of who I am in spirit and DNA.”
She and rapper A$AP Rocky have been together since 2020.
This news comes a month after A$AP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. The rapper was accused of firing a handgun at an acquaintance, who suffered a minor injury, during an argument, Nexstar’s KTLA reports.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 19, to announce regions near the lunar South Pole the agency has identified as potential areas for astronauts to land as part of the Artemis III mission, targeted for 2025. This will be the first time astronauts will set foot on the Moon since NASA's Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Audio of the briefing will livestream on NASA's website.
Within each region, there are several potential landing sites. Each of the selected regions, from which specific landing sites could be selected, is of scientific interest and was evaluated based on terrain, communications, and lighting conditions, as well as ability to meet science objectives. NASA will engage with the broader science community in the coming months to discuss the merits of each region.
Teleconference participants include:
- Mark Kirasich, deputy associate administrator for the Artemis Campaign Development Division, NASA Headquarters
- Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist, NASA Headquarters
- Sarah Noble, Artemis lunar science lead, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters
- Prasun Desai, deputy associate administrator for the Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
Media who want to participate by telephone must RSVP no later than two hours prior to the start of the event to: vanessa.c.lloyd@nasa.gov.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone to send astronauts to Mars. NASA selected SpaceX's Starship to provide the human landing system to deliver crew from lunar orbit to the surface of the Moon during Artemis III, which is the first Artemis mission to involve a crewed lunar landing.
For updates, follow along on NASA's Artemis blog at:
https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis
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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Sean Crocker’s chip-in eagle on the par-5 18th hole gave him a two-stroke lead headed into the final round at the Hero Open.
The American, bidding for his first European tour title, finished at 3-under 69 on Saturday to keep Jens Dantorp of Sweden two shots behind after three rounds at Fairmont St. Andrews.
Crocker, who started the day with a one-shot lead, moved to 18 under for the tournament as he goes for a wire-to-wire win.
“That was a nice little bonus on 18. I was trying to get it up and down for (birdie) but to see that ball drop was pretty cool,” said Crocker, who was born in Zimbabwe and raised in California.
He ran into trouble on the par-4 13th when he was in the thick rough after two shots and near a wall. He took a drop and settled for a double bogey.
He thought about playing it, though.
“Every time I got near that ball I just could see bad things happening,” he said. “We made the right decision there by taking the drop.”
Dantorp is alone in second after a bogey-free 69.
Adrian Otaegui (64) and David Law (65) are both three shots off the lead.
“It’s nice to have a little bit of room but I also know those gaps can be closed very quickly,” Crocker said. “It’s been a long time since I’ve held something shiny. It would be a nice little present.”
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Backlog Increases 98% Year-over-Year and 5% Sequentially to $25 Million, Company Reiterates Expectation of 50% Year-over-Year Full Year Revenue Growth for 2022
FORT LEE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPSI) ("Pioneer", "Pioneer Power" or the "Company"), a leader in the design, manufacture, service and integration of electrical power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle ("EV") charging solutions, today provided a business update and announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Business Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2022:
- Pioneer continued to expand interest in the e-Bloc solution, increasing the number of potential customers evaluating proposals. Approximately $15.0 million of the backlog reflects e-Bloc orders, bolstering confidence in achieving full-year revenue goals.
- Pioneer won an initial $1.0 million order to provide its e-Bloc solutions as part of the first phase of an initiative to repower a Hyperscale Data Center in San Jose, California for a major global cloud internet company. This represents Pioneer's first e-Bloc order for the data center market.
- The Company shipped two e-Boost skid-mounted solutions to the nation's largest school bus manufacturer related to its electric bus offerings, resulting in the recognition of $129,000 of e-Boost revenue during the second quarter.
- Pioneer's total backlog increased to $25.2 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $24.0 million at March 31, 2022 and $12.7 million at June 30, 2021. The Company's total backlog at June 30, 2022 was the highest backlog since the Company sold its transformer business units nearly three years ago.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2022:
- Revenue decreased 24% to $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Revenue was adversely impacted by delays from one large customer, which was unable to receive completed e-Bloc systems on the original timeframe due to site readiness issues. These issues have been resolved and the customer expects to receive the majority of the promised products during the second half of 2022.
- Gross profit decreased 84% to $81,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, or 1.9% gross margin, as compared to $495,000, or 8.8% gross margin, for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Margins were impacted by the delayed shipments, resulting in lower revenue from the T&D Solutions segment, as well as increase in company-wide overhead costs.
- Total operating loss during the second quarter of 2022 was $2.5 million, compared to $745,000 in the second quarter of last year, reflecting investments in the Company's e-Bloc and e-Boost initiatives. The Company recognized $658,000 of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense during the second quarter of 2022, as compared to $38,000 during the second quarter last year, which significantly contributed to the increase in the Company's operating loss. In addition, the Company invested approximately $607,000 in product development and sales and marketing fees during the second quarter to advance its e-Boost and e-Bloc solutions.
Nathan Mazurek, Pioneer's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Timing of customer deliveries was the driving factor in our revenue decline, as approximately $3 million in orders were delayed as a direct result of delays in the customer's receiving schedule for completed units. We fully expect the majority of these units to ship during the second half of the year and, indeed, fully expect that a portion of these orders will ship in the third quarter. Accordingly, we are reiterating our expectation that we will grow our 2022 revenue by at least 50% over our 2021 revenue and deliver continued margin expansion, enabling us to generate positive operating cash flow for 2022."
"Separately, our pipeline for e-Boost sales continues to grow dramatically, with a number of electric truck and bus manufacturers evaluating proposals for their own dealerships, as well as direct customers," added Mr. Mazurek. "This portion of the market represents the most significant near-term potential, but additional markets are being actively pursued such as electric aviation and marine craft automotive dealerships, as well as military applications. Both e-Boost and e-Bloc will contribute to our growth in 2022, a significant achievement considering we only introduced e-Boost in November of last year. We have increased our investments in sales, marketing, manufacturing capacity and product development to support these two new platforms, but despite the increased investments, we are maintaining a relatively low cash utilization, and we believe we have sufficient resources to fund our near-term growth initiatives without considering any dilutive financings."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenue
Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $4.3 million, a decrease of 24% compared to $5.6 million during the second quarter of last year. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to delayed e-Bloc shipments from one large customer, which was unable to receive completed power systems on the original timeframe due to site readiness issues.
Gross Profit/Margin
Total gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $81,000, or 1.9% of revenues, compared to $495,000, or 8.8% of revenues, for the same period in 2021. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the decrease in revenue from the T&D Solutions segment related to the delay in e-Bloc shipments, as well as an increase in company-wide overhead costs.
Operating Loss
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, operating loss was $2.5 million as compared to $745,000 during same period in 2021, reflecting the lower gross profit from the Company's T&D Solutions segment because of the decrease in revenue, recognizing $658,000 of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense during the second quarter and the Company's ongoing investments in product development and marketing related to our e-Bloc and e-Boost initiatives.
Net Loss
The Company's net loss was $2.5 million, or $(0.26) per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $686,000, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, during the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net loss for the quarter included $658,000 of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense related to a restricted stock unit award and stock options, which were granted during the second quarter.
Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Results
Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $10.3 million, an increase of 13% compared to $9.1 million during the first six months last year. Revenue from the T&D Solutions segment increased 383,000, or 8%, and revenue from the Critical Power segment increased $815,000, or 20%, during the first six months of the 2022 as compared to the same period last year. The increase in the Company's Critical Power revenue is primarily due to the Company's e-Boost initiative, which was launched during the fourth quarter of 2021, and recognizing shipments of e-Boost products during the first six months of 2022.
Gross profit for the first six months of 2022 was $956,000, or 9.3% of revenues, compared to gross profit of $654,000, or 7.2% of revenues, for the same period in 2021.
Loss from operations for the first six months of 2022 was $3.4 million as compared to $1.9 million during same period in 2021. The increase in the Company's loss from operations is primarily due to ongoing investments in product development and marketing costs related to the Company's e-Bloc and e-Boost initiatives and higher non-cash, stock-based compensation expense.
The Company's net loss for the first six months of 2022 was $3.3 million, or $(0.34) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $335,000, or $(0.04) per basic and diluted share, during the same period of 2021. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included a gain of $1.4 million for the extinguishment and forgiveness of the PPP Loan.
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2022, the company had $9.8 million in cash, compared to $11.7 million in cash and restricted cash as of December 31, 2021. Additionally, the Company expects to receive approximately $6.2 million in cash by December 31, 2022 from the maturity of its notes receivable related to the sale of the transformer business units.
Earnings Conference Call:
Management will host a conference call later today, August 15, 2022 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's 2022 second quarter financial results with the investment community.
Anyone interested in participating should call 1-800-289-0720 if calling within the United States or 1-323-701-0160 if calling internationally. When asked, please reference confirmation code 9383194.
The call will also be accompanied live by webcast over the Internet and accessible at https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1562210&tp_key=532cb770c2.
A replay will be available until August 22, 2022 which can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 if calling within the United States or 1-412-317-6671 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 9383194 to access the replay.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets. To learn more about Pioneer, please visit its website at www.pioneerpowersolutions.com.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) the Company's ability to successfully increase its revenue and profit in the future, (ii) general economic conditions and their effect on demand for electrical equipment, (iii) the effects of fluctuations in the Company's operating results, (iv) the fact that many of the Company's competitors are better established and have significantly greater resources than the Company, (v) the Company's dependence on two customers for a large portion of its business, (vi) the potential loss or departure of key personnel, (vii) unanticipated increases in raw material prices or disruptions in supply, (viii) the Company's ability to realize revenue reported in the Company's backlog, (ix) future labor disputes, (x) changes in government regulations, (xi) the liquidity and trading volume of the Company's common stock and (xii) an outbreak of disease, epidemic or pandemic, such as the global coronavirus pandemic, or fear of such an event.
More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, respectively. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Father facing cruelty charges after leaving child in car for 6 hours, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX/Gray News) - A man in Vermont has been arrested after police say he left his child unattended in a car for hours during freezing temperatures.
WCAX reports the Burlington Police Department said Caleb Holden, 28, is facing child cruelty charges after leaving his 4-year-old child for six hours in a parked car.
Police said they were alerted to the situation after the 4-year-old entered a local market Tuesday morning while crying and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt and boots with no socks after he was left alone in a parked car nearby.
Witnesses told police the child looked hypothermic and told them he was looking for his daddy.
Police said Holden tried to get into a rehabilitation center and was taken to a nearby hospital for detoxification that evening. However, he never mentioned his child was in a car during these interactions.
Temperatures dipped into the low 30s in Burlington that night.
Previously, police said Holden was pulled over for speeding on a local highway with a baby in the backseat.
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It’s too soon to say Putin has given up on capturing Kyiv, despite strategy shift, Western officials warn
By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not necessarily given up on trying to capture the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, even as Russia has shifted its focus in recent days to southern and eastern Ukraine, according to US and Western officials.
Over the next few weeks, officials expect Russian forces to resupply and reposition with the aim of launching a brutal new offensive in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday.
“They will be rearmed, because they’ve used a lot of ammunition,” Stoltenberg said, “and they will be resupplied with fuel and all the things they need, food and so on, to launch a new big offensive.”
It is still unclear what Putin’s long-term goals are, a senior defense official said. But despite the recent shift in strategy and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the US and its allies are preparing for the possibility that Putin tries to reinvade the Kyiv region once he completes his objectives in the eastern provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk, assuming he has enough manpower and equipment left to do so, US and European officials told CNN.
“In order to protect any territory it seizes in the east, we expect that Russia could potentially extend its force projection and presence even deeper into Ukraine, beyond Luhansk and Donetsk provinces,” US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday. “At least that is their intention and their plan.”
Sullivan added that the US expects Russia to continue launching air and missile strikes across Ukraine, including against the cities of Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv and Lviv.
“Russia’s goal, in the end, is to weaken Ukraine as much as possible,” he said.
US, European and Ukrainian officials told CNN that they don’t believe Russia is negotiating with Ukraine in good faith, and that the talks are little more than a “smokescreen.” The officials also said they don’t believe Putin has abandoned his goal of removing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Western-aligned government in Kyiv.
“While Moscow may be interested now in using military pressure to find a political settlement, if this offensive in the east proves to gain some traction, Russia could regenerate forces for additional goals, including trying to gain control of yet more territory within Ukraine,” Sullivan said in his Tuesday remarks.
US intelligence suggests that while Russia may try to reattack elsewhere, such an operation may have limited success given the heavy losses its military has already sustained over the last six weeks, said one of the sources familiar with the US assessments.
But Russian forces are resupplying as they move east, leaving Western governments actively — yet informally — weighing the kinds of security guarantees they could provide Ukraine that could deter any renewed Russian offensives.
The officials said they still believe the clearest path to ending the war is for Ukraine to decisively push out Russian forces, which is why NATO members and Europe have continued to pour military equipment into the country.
“There is only one way out of the war,” said a European official. “And that is for Ukraine to win.”
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2022 midterms: What to watch as 5 states hold primaries
By MARC LEVY and GARY D. ROBERTSON
Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s winning streak in U.S. Senate primaries is on the line Tuesday as voters in five states cast their ballots in midterm elections.
Trump made bold endorsements in backing celebrity heart surgeon Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania and U.S. Rep. Ted Budd in North Carolina. The once little-known Budd is now in a strong position to win the Republican nomination, but Oz is locked in a tight primary against a former hedge fund CEO and a community activist. The primaries follow a resounding win in Ohio’s May 3 contest by Trump’s Senate candidate, JD Vance.
On the Democratic side, Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman revealed Sunday that he had suffered a stroke but was on his way to a “full recovery.”
Pennsylvania, Oregon and Idaho are holding primaries for governor on Tuesday. In Idaho, Republican Brad Little is fighting back a challenge from his lieutenant governor, a Trump-backed conservative who issued executive orders banning mask mandates during the height of the pandemic when Little was out of state on business.
In Congress, U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is trying to survive a Republican primary in North Carolina after a turbulent first term in office.
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon:
PENNSYLVANIA
The race for retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s seat has been dominated by a huge primary field that has been particularly contested on the GOP side.
But on Sunday, the focus was on the Democrats as Fetterman announced he was recovering from a stroke. The 52-year-old said he went to the hospital on Friday after not feeling well and would remain for a while for observation. He vowed to press forward despite the health setback, saying, “Our campaign isn’t slowing down one bit, and we are still on track to win this primary on Tuesday.”
Fetterman has led in polls and fundraising in a four-person field that includes U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.
For Republicans, the race looked for much of the campaign like a two-man contest between the Trump-endorsed Oz, best known as the host of daytime TV’s “The Dr. Oz Show, and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
But several prominent conservative groups have gotten involved in the race’s final days, backing lesser-known conservative activist Kathy Barnette as an alternative. A recent Fox News poll shows she is surging, just trailing Oz and McCormick.
In the governor’s race, some Republicans are wringing their hands over the prospect that a far-right candidate, state Sen. Doug Mastriano, could emerge as the winner in the crowded field. They fear Mastriano, who has promoted Trump’s lies of widespread election fraud in the 2020 election, is unelectable in November and likely to squander an opportunity to replace Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who is prevented by term limit laws from running again.
On the Democratic side, the state’s two-term attorney general, Josh Shapiro, is unchallenged in his gubernatorial bid.
NORTH CAROLINA
Trump is trying to sway races for U.S. Senate and House in a state he won twice, but narrowly.
Trump endorsed Budd for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Richard Burr, surprising many at last year’s state GOP convention. Budd’s top competitors in the 11-way primary are former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, who had actively sought Trump’s support, and former Gov. Pat McCrory, who is considered a moderate in the race but is best known nationally for signing a “bathroom bill” targeting transgender people in 2016 that cost the state billions.
On the Democratic side, Cheri Beasley, the former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, has appeared to clear her 11-person field of significant rivals. She would be North Carolina’s first Black U.S. senator if she wins in November.
In congressional races, Trump’s endorsement of Cawthorn in the 11th District didn’t stop establishment figures from opposing the 26-year-old first-term congressman.
Unforced political and personal errors by Cawthorn — a speaker at the “Stop the Steal” rally before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — have made him vulnerable in an eight-candidate GOP primary. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis has endorsed state legislator Chuck Edwards in the race.
In two Democratic-leaning districts, Democrats are holding robust primaries for the nominations to succeed the retiring Rep. David Price in the 4th District and Rep. G.K. Butterfield in the 1st District. Former “American Idol” star Clay Aiken is among the Democratic candidates running for Price’s seat.
In the open 13th District, considered a toss-up in November, the Republican field includes Bo Hines, a former college football player endorsed by Trump.
Tuesday’s primary may not be the final word for would-be nominees: First-place candidates must get more than 30% of the vote to avoid a July 26 runoff.
KENTUCKY
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, the chair of the House Budget Committee and the only Democrat in Kentucky’s congressional delegation, is retiring, opening up his seat for the first time in 16 years.
On the Democratic side, state Sen. Morgan McGarvey and state Rep. Attica Scott are playing up their progressive credentials in the Louisville-area 3rd District. Despite their underdog status, several Republicans are also running for the seat, which Yarmuth won in 2006 by ousting a veteran GOP congresswoman.
The Louisville mayor’s race is also getting outsize interest this year after someone fired on one of the candidates while he was in his campaign office. Democrat Craig Greenberg escaped with a bullet hole in his sweater in the Feb. 14 shooting, and a local social justice activist was charged with attempted murder.
Greenberg is one of eight candidates running in the Democratic primary. A Republican hasn’t held the mayor’s office in Kentucky’s largest city in several decades.
OREGON
In liberal Oregon, the primary for governor is shaping up as a test between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party at a time of widespread frustration in the state over the COVID-19 pandemic, the homeless crisis, a lack of affordable housing and growing gun violence.
The two leading Democratic candidates are Tina Kotek, a staunch liberal and former speaker of the state House, versus Tobias Read, the state treasurer who has positioned himself as a moderate.
In the Democratic-leaning 5th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader — a moderate endorsed by President Joe Biden — is trying to fight off a primary challenge from progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner.
The state’s new 6th District has drawn national buzz as one of the most expensive Democratic congressional primaries this year. It has attracted 16 candidates, including Democratic newcomer Carrick Flynn, who is backed by a cryptocurrency kingpin.
In the Democratic-leaning 4th District, eight Democrats are vying for the nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, who is retiring after 35 years in office.
IDAHO
Little, the Republican governor, is trying to survive a primary challenge from his lieutenant governor, Janice McGeachin, a far-right conservative who has been backed by Trump.
The relationship between Little and McGeachin has been fraught. On two occasions when Little went out of state last year, McGeachin claimed to be in charge and issued executive orders to block COVID-19 mandates. Little, who had never tried to implement any pandemic-related mandates, rescinded both orders when he returned.
In February, McGeachin delivered a taped speech at a white nationalist gathering in Florida. She later said that she was taking an opportunity to speak about Trump’s “America First” agenda and that the “media wants us to play a guilt-by-association game.”
The establishment and far-right factions of the Republican Party are also vying for control in other races in the state.
In the attorney general’s race, five-term incumbent Lawrence Wasden is facing a primary challenge from former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, a tea party favorite. In the secretary of state’s race, establishment-backed Phil McGrane is going up against state Sen. Mary Souza and far-right state Rep. Dorothy Moon, both of whom have spread the lie that Trump won the 2020 election.
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Robertson reported from Raleigh, N.C. Associated Press writers Sara Cline in Portland, Ore.; Keith Ridler in Boise, Idaho; and Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort, Ky., contributed to this report.
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First half performance in line with the Board's expectations
LONDON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast plc (LSE: AVST), together with its subsidiaries ('Avast', 'the Group', 'Avast Group', or 'the Company'), a leading global cybersecurity provider, announces its results for the six-months ended 30 June 2022.
In the first half of 2022 the Group delivered mid-single digit organic billings growth1 with a good level of profitability.
RECOMMENDED MERGER OF AVAST PLC WITH NORTONLIFELOCK INC. ('NORTON')
- On 3 August 2022, the CMA published its provisional findings from its Phase 2 investigation into the Merger and provisionally concluded that the Merger is not expected to give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK. Avast continues to work with Norton and the CMA to enable the CMA's final report to be issued as soon as practicable
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Billings at $483.7m up 0.2% at actual rates, or 6.9% on an organic basis
- Adjusted Revenue2 at $472.0m up 0.2% at actual rates, or 2.7% on an organic basis
- Consumer Direct Revenue at $407.1m up 1.4% at actual rates, or 2.7% on an organic basis
- Adjusted EBITDA down 7.6% to $249.7m; Adjusted EBITDA margin3 at 52.9%, down 4.4 ppts, primarily driven by investment into Digital Trust Services ('DTS')
- Strong cash generation, with Unlevered Free Cash Flow of $217.1m (cash conversion4 of 83%) and Levered Free Cash Flow of $204.3m
- Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share ('EPS') down 14.1% to $0.17 (versus $0.20 at HY 2021)
- The second interim dividend in respect of 2021 paid in February 2022 of 11.2 cents per share; total dividend for 2021 of 16.0 cents per share. Declared conditional interim dividend in respect of 2022 payable in August 2022 of 4.8 cents per share
- Resilient balance sheet with $378.0m of cash and available liquidity5
- Leverage remains low, Net debt / LTM ('last twelve months') Adjusted EBITDA at 1.3x at half year
- On a statutory basis, Revenue down 0.2% due to disposal of Family Safety mobile business in 2021, Operating profit down $(54.2)m from $226.7m to $172.6m driven by higher exceptional costs of $25.3m and higher other costs of $27.8m, fully diluted EPS at $0.13 (versus $0.20 at HY 2021)
OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC UPDATES
Consumer Direct KPIs in the half reflect challenging global and competitive environment offset by Avast initiatives
- Average Products Per Customer6 increased 1.2% to 1.45
- Average Revenue Per Customer7 was up 2.2% to $50.54
- Number of Customers8 was down 4.4% to 15.64m
Key product initiatives in the first half of 2022
- Avast One saw the introduction of features that support making Privacy easy (Private Mode, Smart VPN, VPN Kill Switch) and provide advanced Scam Protection (Email Guardian, Scam Protection for Android), as well as Online Safety Score, to drive customer engagement
- SecureLine VPN saw the release of a beta version with the WireGuard VPN protocol, considered by many experts to be the fastest and most secure VPN protocol available
- In terms of privacy, the team is experimenting with intelligent "scan lander" web pages that quickly show users a variety of privacy-related threats they may be vulnerable to
- On SMB, Avast introduced three new product suites: Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Business Security, to simplify the buying experience, and launched USB Protection, a new service that safeguards company data by preventing employees from using unauthorised removable storage devices
Awards
- In a study performed by AV-Comparatives, Avast Secure Browser has been ranked first with a 97% block rate (a two percent increase on the previous test in January)
- Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus was ranked 'Top Product' by AV-TEST, earning top scores on protection, performance, and usability
In March, Avast announced the withdrawal of the availability of all products from Russia and Belarus and suspended all marketing and sales operations in these countries
Avast completed the acquisition of SecureKey in April, a global provider of digital identity and authentication solutions. SecureKey complements Evernym's self-sovereign identity solutions and together they represent the foundation of Avast's DTS business
Statutory Results:
RECOMMENDED MERGER OF AVAST PLC WITH NORTONLIFELOCK INC.
On 10 August 2021, the Boards of NortonLifeLock, Inc. ("Norton") and the Company reached agreement on the terms of a recommended merger of the Company with Norton, in the form of a recommended offer by Nitro Bidco Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Norton, for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of the Company (the "Merger"). It is intended that the Merger will be affected by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006. Further details relating to the offer by Norton is set out in the announcement made by Norton on 11 August 2021 pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers ("Code") and the scheme document published by the Company on 28 October 2021.
On 3 August 2022, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") published its provisional findings that the Merger was not expected to give rise to a substantial lessening of competition in the UK and Norton and Avast published their response to the CMA's findings. As stated in that announcement, Norton intends to continue to work with the CMA and with Avast to enable the CMA's final report to be issued as soon as practicable. The statutory deadline for publication of the CMA's final report is 8 September 2022 (unless extended).
PUBLICATION
A copy of the half year report will shortly be available on the Company website at https://investors.avast.com.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to the usual risk factors and uncertainties associated with the Company's business. Whilst the Company believes the expectations reflected herein to be reasonable in the light of the information available to them at this time, the actual outcome may be materially different owing to factors beyond the Company's control or within the Company's control where, for example, the Company decides on a change of plan or strategy. Accordingly, no reliance may be placed on the figures contained in such forward-looking statements.
Notes:
Throughout the Half Year Report a number of alternative performance measures are used to provide users with a clearer picture of the performance of the business. This is in line with how management monitor and manage the business day-to-day. Definitions and details are provided below. Further definitions (see 'PRESENTATION OF RESULTS AND DEFINITIONS') and reconciliations (see 'FINANCIAL REVIEW') of non-GAAP measures are included in the notes to the financial statements.
All dollar figures throughout the report are at actual currency rates unless otherwise indicated.
1 Organic growth rate excludes the impact of FX, acquisitions, business disposals and discontinued business including discontinued sales in Russia and Belarus. It excludes current period billings and revenue of acquisitions until the first anniversary of their consolidation.
2 Adjusted Revenue represents the Group's reported revenue adjusted for the Deferred Revenue Haircut Reversal. Under IFRS 3, Business Combinations, an acquirer must recognise assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value as of the acquisition date. The process of determining the fair value of deferred revenues acquired often results in a significant downward adjustment to the target's book value of deferred revenues. The reversal of the downward adjustment to the book value of deferred revenues of companies the Group has acquired during the periods under review is referred to as the "Deferred Revenue Haircut Reversal".
3 Adjusted EBITDA margin percentage is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted Revenue.
4 Cash conversion is defined as Unlevered Free Cash Flow divided by Adjusted Cash EBITDA.
5 Total available liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents balance as at 30 June 2022 of $338.0m and revolving credit facility of $40m (not drawn at 30 June 2022).
6 APPC defined as the Consumer Direct simple average valid licences or subscriptions for the period of the last twelve months divided by the simple average number of Customers during the same period.
7 ARPC defined as the Consumer Direct revenue for the period of the last twelve months divided by the simple average number of Customers during the same period.
8 Users who have at least one valid paid Consumer Direct subscription (or licence) at the end of the period.
9 Growth rate excluding currency impact calculated by restating 2022 actual to 2021 FX rates (see "Principal exchange rates applied"). Deferred revenue is translated to USD at the date of invoice and is therefore excluded when calculating the impact of FX on revenue.
10 Growth figures exclude Discontinued Business, which includes toolbar-related search distribution business and the browser clean-up, which had previously been an important contributor to AVG's revenues, and the Google Chrome Distribution business. Together these businesses are referred to above as "Discontinued Business". The Discontinued Business does not represent a discontinued operation as defined by IFRS 5 since it either has not been disposed of but rather it is being continuously scaled down or it is considered to be neither a separate major line of business, nor geographical area of operations. In H1 2022 the Group suspended its activities in Russia and Belarus in response to the military conflict in Ukraine. These sales, which do not represent a discontinued operation as defined by IFRS 5, are also excluded from the growth figures. These sales didn't represent a separate segment or operation of the Group.
11 On April 16, 2021 the Group sold a portfolio of mobile parental controls services including location features, content filtering and screen time management to Smith Micro Software Inc ('Family Safety mobile business'). Billings and revenue until close of the transaction have been excluded in the calculation of organic growth from the baseline.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian Olympic gold medalist swimmer Evgeny Rylov has been banned from the sport for nine months for appearing at a rally in support of President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Rylov stood on stage with medalists from other Olympic sports at the event last monthand wore a jacket with a “Z” on the chest. The letter isn’t part of the Russian alphabet but has become a symbol of support for Russian troops after it was used as a marker on Russian armored vehicles operating in Ukraine.
A brief statement from swimming’s world governing body, FINA, on Thursday said it “acknowledged” an earlier, as yet unpublished ruling from a disciplinary panel to ban Rylov “following Mr. Rylov’s attendance and conduct at an event held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.”
Rylov was the star of Russia’s swim team at the Olympics in Tokyo last year with two gold medals.
His ban began on Wednesday and covers any international competition. The effect on Rylov is likely to be mostly symbolic since FINA also extended its decision to exclude competitors from Russia and its ally Belarus from all international events for the remainder of 2022. He also lost a sponsorship deal with Speedo last month.
FINA previously banned Russia and Belarus from the world championships in Hungary in June but left it possible for them to enter other events. At the time, FINA said Russia planned to boycott all international events anyway, something Russia denied. That position has now been clarified.
“The bureau also confirmed its position that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will not be invited to any FINA event through the end of 2022,” FINA said on Thursday. FINA’s remit covers a range of aquatic sports including swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming.
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach indicated he backs disciplinary measures against athletes such as Rylov.
“The IOC president made it clear that the IOC supports sanctions against anybody in the Olympic community who is in support of the war, and continues to monitor the situation,” the IOC said on Friday in a statement on a meeting Bach held with Ukrainian sports officials.
The IOC has previously urged event organizers to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes and teams from their competitions, or, Bach said last month “in special circumstances to at least prohibit any identification of their nationality.”
There has been no word of any disciplinary investigations against the other Russian athletes from sports including figure skating, gymnastics and skiing who also appeared at the March 18 rally.
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- Exclusive license of key μLED technology, design of a state-of-the-art backplane, with the ultimate goal of acquiring Atomistic
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, today announced it has signed a series of agreements with Atomistic SAS ("Atomistic"), a next generation micro light emitting diode ("μLED") display solutions enterprise based in France. These agreements provide for an exclusive license of key μLED technology, the design of a custom backplane and, dependent upon achievement of various technical stages, the ability to acquire the enterprise.
Atomistic's technology is based on a novel materials science innovation with specific attributes that are key enablers to solve the main challenges for μLED devices for AR applications : emmitters for red, green and blue spectral wavelengths based on a single epitaxial structure transferred to a CMOS backplane; high brightness; and greater efficiency at small pixel pitches. The potential benefits of this new approach would result in one of the smallest form factors with the highest performance and lowest power solutions on the market, and could provide a cornerstone piece of technology focused on the AR markets that are expected to demand hundreds of millions of units annually.
For the AR and heads-up display (HUD) markets, there is a clear need for self-emissive ultra-small microdisplays that are high in brightness and efficiency, full color, compact and scalable to support low-cost and high-volume manufacturing. For the wearable display/AR glasses markets specifically, μLED displays as contemplated by Atomistic combined with Vuzix' see-through waveguides provide the technical solution which is so pivotal to developing fashion forward, ergonomic AR glasses. This market is expected to ultimately be as large as the current smart phone market with many expecting AR smart glasses to be the future mobile computing platform for consumers and enterprises globally.
Atomistic Background:
Atomistic was established for the sole purpose of delivering next-generation μLEDs based on novel materials science innovations and system level integration on advanced node CMOS backplanes of its own design. Its principal founders, Jonathan Sachs, PhD and Jerry Woodall, PhD, are well known experts in the fields of materials science, the compound semiconductor heterojunction (along with other compound semiconductor devices), LEDs, lasers and micro-displays on silicon backplanes using various modulating techniques and have both successfully developed and patented significant and cornerstone advancements in the technology space.
Dr. Sachs has a broad knowledge of semiconductor materials and their applications to high temperature and high-speed electronics, optoelectronics, electrical and optical properties of materials (LEDs, lasers), device physics, and design of CMOS integrated circuits. Over the last 25 years, he founded and has driven numerous semiconductor and display-based technology companies whose technology today is used by leading companies in the field.
Dr. Woodall has had a pioneering role on the research and development of compound semiconductor materials and devices over a career spanning five decades. In 2001, Dr. Woodall received the National Medal of Technoloy and Innovation, the Nation's highest honor for technological achievement granted by the President of the United States. He has been cited for the invention and development of technologically and commercially important compound semiconductor heterojunction materials, processes and related devices, such as red and infrared LEDs, lasers, ultra-fast transistors and solar cells. He was one of the pioneers of the liquid-phase epitaxial growth of high efficiency infrared LEDs, which led to his most important research contribution so far: the first working gallium aluminum arsenide/gallium arsenide heterojunction, the interface between two different semiconductor materials. This remains one of the world's most important compound semiconductor heterojunctions.
Technology Background
Atomistic has developed a novel approach to solving fundamental challenges associated with very small pixel pitch, exceptionally bright, full color uLED displays required for the AR market and its closely associated markets.
The Atomistic team, along with system level support from Vuzix, will be delivering a backplane on advanced node 300mm wafers intended to support μLEDs based upon its innovative material science as well as alternative LEDs from potential third party suppliers.
"Being in the semiconductor industry specializing on LEDs and microdisplays for all these years, we have created countless solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art; from the fundamentals of heterojunction physics to advanced displays in the LCoS and OLED fields. Working with Vuzix on advancing this leading technology where we have lived for our entire professional careers should result in one of the most advanced displays we have developed yet. Having the insights of the Vuzix team will be invaluable to help ensure the system level solution hits the mark for product. We are very excited to be part of this effort with Vuzix as a partner," said Drs. Sachs and Woodall.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with these two revolutionary visionaries and their newly formed entity Atomistic," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "We look forward to supporting their efforts to change the world with new microdisplays that will work "hand-in-glove" with Vuzix' industry leading waveguides. This deal has been structured to heavily align the two principals, and Atomistic as a company, to the success of the program and ultimately along with Vuzix. The developed solutions will be used in Vuzix' own products and, in the future, μLED displays coupled with Vuzix advanced high-volume waveguides will be offered globally to third party OEMs for use in their AR glasses."
For further details on this transaction and its related Agreements, interested parties can look at the 8-K the Company filed today with the SEC, with links from our IR website.
Conference Call Information
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Dial-in Number for U.S. & Canadian Callers: 877-709-8150
Dial-in Number for International Callers (Outside of the U.S. & Canada): 201-689-8354
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Presenting on the call will be Vuzix' Chief Executive Officer and President Paul Travers, who along with Chief Financial Officer Grant Russell and Chief Operating Office Pete Jameson, will conduct a Q&A session on the call following prepared remarks.
To join the live conference call, please dial into the above referenced telephone numbers five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time.
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About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 245 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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More than $823,000 raised in ISU’s giving campaign
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University raised $823,635 for student scholarships and support during its inaugural 32-hour Bengal Giving Day campaign.
Gifts were made from 1,377 alumni, friends, employees, parents and students around the world.
The 1,901-minute campaign, with a timeframe honoring Idaho State’s founding in 1901, was a chance for the Bengal community to directly give to dozens of options to support students, from giving to student clubs to supporting academic scholarships.
“I am so proud of the incredible support we have received from our entire community in these past 1,902 hours,” Idaho State President Kevin Satterlee said. “Every day, with your help, our students are transforming their lives.”
The fundraising campaign was primarily hosted digitally through an online giving website and on social media, with an in-person two-day long celebration at the Pond Student Union on the Pocatello campus featuring matching gifts and prizes for students who chose to give. Thirty percent of those who gave were first-time donors.
“It was exciting to see the Bengal Nation coming together to support our students and the University we love,” Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Communications Ryan Sargent said. “Our success came from more than a thousand people stepping forward to make a difference.” | https://localnews8.com/news/pocatello/2022/04/14/more-than-823000-raised-in-isus-giving-campaign/ | 2022-04-14T22:44:36Z |
U.S. hopes WWII policy revival can assist Ukraine
“Lend-Lease” protocol was first used as Nazi Germany targeted Europe
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Joe Biden signed the Lend-Lease Act of 2022 into effect Monday, marking the first time the U.S. utilized the policy since fighting Nazi Germany.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) co-sponsored the legislation with a group of bipartisan senators. He said U.S. leaders are trying to respond to Ukraine’s requests for more expedited aid.
“We will provide, weapons, airplanes, ships, whatever our friends and allies need to defend themselves, and cut through the red tape to get it there faster,” Cornyn said.
The Lend-Lease protocol allows the U.S. to provide more military equipment faster to allies by clearing bureaucratic hurdles. Lend-Lease was design by the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to help fight Nazi Germany’s aggression, but without sending American troops to Europe.
“Roosevelt, I think, and many of his aides and supporters, hope that if we would give enough aid to Britain and later the Soviet Union, we can avoid entering the war itself,” Florida State WWII Professor Kurt Piehler said. “We don’t necessarily have to fight.”
Piehler said the program worked during WWII for distributing weapons, and he thinks it can work again in Ukraine. But Piehler said the policy did not actually keep the U.S. out of war, which could be an issue again.
“A remarkably efficient program for getting aid to Britain and the Soviet Union,” Piehler said. “One of the things it also meant, it did inch us closer to the war because you had to get the supplies to Britain.”
The Biden administration maintains it will continue to supply Ukraine with equipment – but does not want troops fighting in the war. The administration is pushing for more financial and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
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Expansion brings critical financial services to rapidly expanding metro area
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, announced today that it currently plans to build approximately 15 stores in Charlotte, North Carolina, by 2025 to serve the city's rapidly increasing population. The bank anticipates opening an initial set of stores in summer 2023 at 2020 Beatties Ford Road and 6611 Carmel Road.
At least 25% of the total retail banking locations will be in majority-minority or low-to-moderate (LMI) income areas to ensure more residents have neighborhood access to a bank and financial services, including the Beatties Ford location.
"Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, with significant economic and population growth," said Leo Salom, President and CEO, TD Bank. "We recognize the need for many consumers to obtain convenient access to banking services and we look forward to serving these diverse communities."
The new locations are expected to bring approximately 100 full- and part-time jobs to Charlotte, adding to the bank's nearly 200 metro employees. TD Bank currently has 11 stores in North Carolina in the Western North Carolina and Wilmington areas.
TD Bank already serves customers and local businesses in Charlotte and has had a non-retail presence in the metro in several services – including Commercial Real Estate, Middle Market and Commercial lending segments – since 2013. TD plans to expand its market share in these areas as well, and recently hired two Middle Market relationship managers in Charlotte to further serve the region's mid-size, nonprofit and higher education organizations.
"The greater Charlotte area is increasingly attractive to new residents and companies, and TD Bank is well positioned to serve all customers and businesses, wherever they are on their financial journey," said Hugh Allen, Regional President of the Mid-South Metro, TD Bank.
TD stores offer a variety of products and services, including personal checking and savings accounts, small business checking and savings accounts, mortgages, credit cards, home equity lines of credit and personal loans. In addition to teller counter and drive-thru service, many locations include an advice center for customers.
"A key part of TD Bank's culture is our passion for our customers and communities and creating legendary experiences that highlight our Unexpectedly Human brand," said Ernie Diaz, Head of Consumer Distribution, U.S. Wealth and TD Auto Finance, TD Bank. "We are excited to provide Charlotteans our relentless focus on customer centricity and a modern, convenient banking experience."
About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing over 9.8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US and www.twitter.com/TDNews_US.
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit www.td.com/us.
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Justin Thomas barely remembers his first PGA Championship five years ago except for fans chanting his initials and the 7-iron he hit on the 17th that effectively won it for him.
Winning anywhere is hard even for great players — Thomas had gone 14 months since his last one — so as he climbed the hill toward the 18th green during the three-hole playoff, he made sure to soak up the grand stage below the pink clubhouse at Southern Hills.
“I knew it wasn’t over, but I looked up and wanted to take it in because you don’t know when and if it’s going to happen again,” Thomas said. “And it’s such an unbelievable, cool feeling that you just want to enjoy it.”
Considering how he arrived at another PGA Championship, this major will be hard to forget.
Thomas was seven shots behind to start the final day. He hit a shank on the par-3 sixth hole that could have — probably should have — ended whatever chances he had. He holed a putt from 65 feet early on the back nine to stay in the game.
And then a major that had so little going for it — no star power at the top, no drama on the ground, no red shirt on Sunday when Tiger Woods withdrew — turned into pure theater of chaos and collapses.
The signature shot for Thomas was his 3-wood on the 301-yard 17th hole — the second of the three-hole playoff against Will Zalatoris — so perfect that he let the club twirl through his hands as it soared over a creek and onto the green some 35 feet from the hole for a birdie that gave him the lead for the first time all day.
The shank? Sometimes players use that term to describe a bad shot. Not this 5-iron.
“I just cold shanked it,” he said.
The hole played 228 yards. The tee shot traveled 108 yards at a 45-degree angle, lucky it didn’t find a stream behind the second green. The next shot hit a tree and settled 10 yards away. And then he hit a shot his caddie described as a “low, cutty, spinny gap wedge” to 18 feet and made the putt. That might have been as great a shot as any he hit.
“It was the best bogey I’ve ever made in my life, that’s for sure,” Thomas said.
He’ll remember that one.
Zalatoris will remember his own adventures on that hole, the gust of wind that sent his shot so far over the green it disappeared into the hedges blocking the view of Southern Hills along 61st Street. He took a penalty shot and played the next one off a crease in the cart path.
Mito Pereira won’t ever forget his birdie putt on the 17th hole stopping one revolution from falling into the cup for a birdie that would have given him a two-shot lead. Or his driver that bounded over the ledge into a stream and led to a double bogey.
Instead of becoming Chile’s first major champion, Pereira became a footnote in history as a player who led on the final hole of major and lost with double bogey or worse. Phil Mickelson was the last player to do that, in the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
There will be debate whether this PGA Championship was won or lost. The back nine was littered with mistakes by players who had never won on the PGA Tour, others who had never contended in a major. Bad scores was as much a result of nerves as tough pins.
But it’s worth noting that of the last 14 players who teed off Sunday, Thomas at 3-under 67 was the only one to break par. And he played the final three holes of the tournament, including the playoff, with six birdies, seven pars, no mistakes.
Still, it was unlike anything Southern Hills had ever seen in its heritage of hosting majors.
This was the course where all seven major champions held at least a share over the final 36 holes. Excitement was rare. The only drama had been at the 2001 U.S. Open when Retief Goosen three-putted from 12 feet on the final hole and had to win the next day in a playoff.
Ultimately, Southern Hills lived up to its reputation for producing great champions.
Six of the previous seven winners are in the World Golf Hall of Fame — Woods, Goosen, Nick Price, Raymond Floyd, Hubert Green and Tommy Bolt. The exception is Dave Stockton, worthy of consideration given his two PGA titles among his 10 victories.
Thomas, 29, now has 15 wins and two majors. In the last 60 years, the only other players to achieve that before turning 30 were Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller, Rory McIlroy and Woods.
Thomas was more emotional at Southern Hills than when he won at Quail Hollow in 2017. Part of that going five years without a major, more than year without any trophy.
“I think it’s easy to start letting some doubt creep in, just kind of like, ‘All right, what’s going to happen? When is it going to happen? Is it going to happen?’”
Good thing he didn’t asked how it would happen. Even when it was over, it was hard to explain. And even if he hadn’t paused on the 18th green, it still would be hard to forget.
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- From Establishing manufacturing plant in Mexico to openning R&D centers in China & India ; HL Klemove plans to double in sales by 2026 –
'From mobility of the future…' Airing ad on TV and YouTube starting Jul. 1
SEOUL, South Korea, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HL Klemove, Mando Corp's autonomous driving solution subsidiary, is accelerating its global localization strategy. In addition to the foundation of its R&D center in Bengaluru, India last March, HL Klemove founded a corporation in Mexico in May, followed by another R&D center in Suzhou, China on July 1. All this happened within a matter of 6 months. Having secured base in Korea, India, China, and Mexico, HL Klemove aims to reach total sales of US $2.1 billion in 2026 and US $3.5 billion in 2030.
The company's strategy is to provide customized autonomous driving total solutions. The core of its strategy is localization of R&D and setting up a full line-up of ADAS products. Advanced research and development for Lidar, 4D imaging radar, high-resolution camera and integrated domain control unit is being led by the R&D headquarter located in Pangyo, Korea. And with the range in level of autonomous driving being wide and the requirements of each customer in China being diverse, the Suzhou R&D Center will offer practical and customized engineering services to the local customers. India has just started introducing autonomous driving solutions in its market. The Bengaluru R&D Center focuses on local engineering service of autonomous driving level 2 and 2+.
HL Klemove currently has 3 manufacturing plants in Songdo, Korea and Suzhou, China and Chennai, India. The newly established corporation in Mexico will be supporting its biggest customers, Hyundai Motors and Kia located in North America. It will also provide a chance to pave way for customer expansion there. Construction of the new plant in Saltillo, Mexico will be completed in the second quarter of 2023.
In addition, HL Klemove's corporate ad 'From mobility of the future…' launched on July 1, which can be viewed on TV and YouTube.
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GRATZ, Pa., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a tradition begun in 2017, the MI Charitable Foundation partnered with Penn State Athletics to raise $33,300 for Four Diamonds during the 2021-22 academic year.
The MI Foundation donated $100 for every point that the Penn State football and men's hockey teams scored at home this year, and added $1,000 for every team win and $100 for every pin that the wrestling team recorded at home.
For 50 years, Four Diamonds has aided families affected by pediatric cancer. They help cover the medical expenses of children who are receiving care at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. In addition, Four Diamonds also supports pediatric cancer research.
"Fighting pediatric cancer is one of the central pillars of the MI Foundation," said Gwen Mallon, MI Foundation Specialist. "Four Diamonds does amazing work, and we're privileged to be in a position to help their mission."
The MI Foundation's partnership with Penn State Athletics goes beyond donations. Prior to each home football game, one Four Diamonds child is chosen to be the MI Foundation's "Kickoff Kid," who then gets to retrieve the tee following a kickoff.
"The look on the kids' faces as they participate in a major college sporting event is fantastic," Mallon says. "They run onto the field in front of 100,000 screaming fans at Beaver Stadium. It's the highlight of each game."
To learn more about the MI Charitable Foundation, visit: miwd.com/foundation
ABOUT THE MI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
In 2015, the MI Charitable Foundation was founded on the belief that we all have an obligation to help our fellow citizens. The charitable foundation has committees at each of our locations that raise and donate funds for their local communities, as well as three noteworthy causes – veterans' affairs, children's wellbeing, and cancer.
ABOUT MITER BRANDS
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. Through MI Windows and Doors and Milgard Windows and Doors, MITER Brands is one of the largest suppliers of precision-built and energy efficient windows and doors, with more than 10 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States servicing thousands of dealers. miterbrands.com
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NEW YORK , July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Attention IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ") (NYSE: IONQ) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in IonQ, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against IonQ includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2022
Aggrieved IonQ investors only have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Organic Beverage Brand Ranks No. 216 Overall and Top Ten of America's Fastest-Growing Food and Beverage Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Tractor Beverage Company is No. 216 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. One of North America's fastest growing beverage brands and the world's first and only Certified Organic, Non-GMO total beverage solution for the foodservice industry, Tractor joins the ranks of other well-known names including Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, and Patagonia which gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We're thrilled to be part of the 2022 Inc. 5000 and delighted to land in the top ten of America's fastest growing food and beverage companies," said Kevin Sherman, Tractor Beverage CEO. "We are also incredibly grateful to our partners, from seed all the way to sip, who make it possible for us to source more organic materials and provide cleaner drinks to the world. It is because of our collective commitment that we can truly live into our mission of making the world a cleaner, healthier place one drink at a time."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Tractor's offerings are Certified Organic, non-GMO, all-natural, and contain no preservatives, artificial flavors, or corn syrups. With less sugar and calories than traditional soda, Tractor serves as a powerful differentiator for eateries looking to attract a new generation of consumers and offers them a full line-up of beverage solutions. The coronavirus pandemic has led to surging demand for organic and sustainable foods, particularly among younger demographics, according to a report from Ecovia Intelligence. The Gen Z consumer has shown a preference for healthy eating, including clean beverages and better for you options that are free of additives. Restaurant operators are seeing the rapid shift in tastes and preferences and recognize that Tractor is there with a total "better for you" clean label solution, from organic agua frescas, organic frozen slushies, organic premium craft sodas and mixology.
"From the start, it's been our goal to be a catalyst for a more accessible and sustainable food system," said Kevin Sherman. "We believe business is one of the most powerful levers for meaningful change, and we're excited to lead the charge for better beverages!"
About Tractor Beverage Company
Founded with a mission to create better beverages for all, Tractor Beverage Company is the first and only Certified Organic, Non-GMO full line beverage solution for foodservice. Tractor's handcrafted drinks feature clean ingredients that deliver on taste, functionality and an innovative consumer experience. Tractor's vision is to use its beverage platform to expand organic farm practices—and, in turn, lead the way to a more sustainable and flourishing future for restaurants, consumers, and farmers. Tractor was named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2021. For more information, please visit drinktractor.com or follow along on Instagram at @drinktractor.
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Chrystie Heimert, 802-338-2556
Chrystie@drinktractor.com
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Students could lose access to free school lunches when a key federal program expires June 30th
Lawmakers are considering a new bill to extend the free lunch program that was passed as part of the coronavirus relief package in 2020.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Students could lose access to free summer and school lunches on June 30th if lawmakers don’t act on new legislation to extend a federal program that was passed during the pandemic.
Since March 2020, Congress has provided the United States Department of Agriculture with special authority to help to schools and meal programs. The USDA tells the Washington News Bureau, that “allowed the USDA to equip schools and other child nutrition program operators with much-needed extra resources and unprecedented options so they could maintain successful meal service to kids throughout the pandemic.” The Department said the pandemic program has surged the number of children eating free school lunch every day from 20 million to nearly 30 million.
However, Congress did not extend the program beyond the 2021-2022 school year. Therefore, the benefits of that program will expire on June 30th. The USDA said those expiring benefits include:
- Providing school meals free of charge to streamline program operations while protecting public health
- Providing a higher reimbursement rate for meals served to help schools cover increased costs as a result of the pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions
- Waiving certain nutrition standards
- Allowing summer and after school meal sites to operate in any location
- Reimbursing family day care in homes for all meals and snacks at the highest rate.
Senators have proposed a solution to extend the benefits through the summer and into September 30, 2023. However, the bill has not yet been scheduled for a vote.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is one of the lawmakers who wants to see the extension passed.
“Unfortunately, there are way too many families where kids go hungry on a regular basis. And, part of that is obviously due to food inflation prices. Part of that is due to just normal challenges that come up in daily life.” said Warner, who credited the expiring federal program with cutting government bureaucracy throughout the pandemic.
Warner believes families need more time to recover.
“So this legislation’s pretty simple. It simply says, before we go back to the old days, let’s go ahead and keep for at least the next two summers, this summer and next summer, the same less bureaucratic, less red tape regulations in place,” he said. He later added, “this should be a no brainer. You know, we ought to be about efficiency, delivering meals to kids. And, we all know a lot of food insecurity. We know come this summer, particularly if we see inflation, prices continue to go up, more and more families may have to rely on these summer meals.”
Washington News Bureau reporter Jamie Bittner visited John Adams Elementary School in Virginia, where school lawmakers have kept a close eye on the help coming from Capitol Hill since the pandemic began. Currently, students at that school are eating free thanks to COVID-19 waivers and several federal programs.
Principal Dr. Alicia Kingcade said “the help that we are receiving means a lot to the students and our families. It’s a great benefit to our families especially because it’s offered to our families during break times, during winter, spring break, and during these unprecedented times.”
Alexandria City Public Schools assistant director of nutrition services, Sarah Bennett, has been navigating the changing federal programs during the pandemic. She said the district has seen an increase in students participating in the free meal services, since the federal help was extended.
“We’re just proud of all the hard work that not only our school district is doing, but school districts across the nation, in meeting the demand for our meals, servicing our kiddos, being flexible under various circumstances. I think school nutrition programs across the nation have done a fantastic job in being flexible and continuing to serve our students, and we’re proud of the work that we’ve done,” said Bennett.
Bennett believes free lunches at John Adams Elementary School will not be impacted by the federal program that is about to expire as she said that school operates under a separate provision.
She told the Washington News Bureau approximately 72% of students at John Adams Elementary School and its accompanying Early Childhood Center, have been eligible for free or reduced meals in the past.
“I am passionate about ensuring students are fueled to learn for their day regardless of their income backgrounds. We’re here to service every student and make sure every student is fueled to learn,” she said.
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PASADENA, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide – Clinivate, LLC ("Clinivate") recently experienced a data security incident that may have involved the protected health information of individuals within Clinivate's electronic health record system. On July 22, 2022, Clinivate sent letters to the potentially impacted individuals to notify them about this incident.
On March 23, 2022, Clinivate discovered unusual activity in its digital environment. It immediately launched an investigation with the assistance of a leading independent digital forensics firm. Through this investigation, Clinivate learned on May 25, 2022, that certain systems and files containing personal information were accessed without authorization between March 12, 2022, and March 21, 2022.
The impacted information may have included individuals': names, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health plan beneficiary numbers, treatment information, diagnosis information, other medical information, and/or information relating to payment(s) for the provision of health care.
As soon as Clinivate discovered this unusual activity, it took steps to secure the environment, investigate, review the impacted data, and enhanced security measures to help prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future. Clinivate also notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation and will fully cooperate with any investigation.
Additionally, Clinivate is providing impacted individuals with information on steps they can take to help protect their personal information and offering some eligible impacted individuals complimentary identity monitoring and protection services through IDX, a data security and recovery services expert.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact 1-833-423-0593, Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time, excluding major U.S. holidays, or visit https://response.idx.us/clinivate. Representatives are fully versed on this incident and can help answer questions about the incident.
Please accept Clinivate's sincere apologies and know that it deeply regrets any worry or inconvenience that this may cause.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It goes without saying, the Dallas skyline is iconic. One building, in particular, stands out during the day and even more at night.
The Reunion Tower is known as THE icon of Dallas. The 15th tallest building in the metroplex stands 561 feet tall and is home to the best views you can get in the city.
Some of the landmarks that can be seen from the tower include the Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza and even as far as Downtown Fort Worth.
The views are enough to get visitors and residents to visit this historic building, but the magic also happens inside.
The Reunion Tower averages two engagements per day and marketing manager Jenna Guinn says “love is truly in the air”.
The tower hosts a wide variety of events with reoccurring partners including a magician to add that extra bit of fun during your visit.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has a small tear in his right elbow and won’t throw for four weeks, but the reigning NL MVP will stay in the lineup as Philadelphia’s designated hitter.
Harper will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection Sunday and won’t play that day, manager Joe Girardi said before Thursday night’s game at Dodger Stadium.
Harper was hitting .269 with six home runs, 19 RBIs and an .847 OPS going into the series opener against Los Angeles. He won his second NL MVP award last season.
The 29-year-old star has spent most of his time at DH this year because of his elbow trouble. Of his 31 games, he’s played in his usual right field spot just eight times.
The small tear in Harper’s ulnar collateral ligament was revealed during a visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles earlier in the day.
“What we saw today confirmed probably a new small tear,” Girardi said. “Harp will be no throwing for four weeks. He’ll have a PRP injection on Sunday and we’ll go from there.”
Girardi said Harper might also not play Tuesday night at home against San Diego.
“He’ll stay in our lineup Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,” Girardi said.
Harper was listed as the DH on Thursday and took batting practice before the game.
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LENEXA, Kan., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower Health Plan, in collaboration with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has awarded Dr. Dung Nguyen, Wichita-based physician, with its national distinction of provider excellence.
Sunflower selected Dr. Nguyen to recognize the extraordinary efforts he and his staff have made to deliver quality care and clinical excellence to Sunflower members. These results indicate a focus on ensuring appropriate screenings and follow up, which often requires coordinated outreach and patient education.
"On behalf of Sunflower Health Plan, I'm pleased to recognize Dr. Dung Nguyen for the excellent service he provides to our members in the Wichita area," said Sunflower President and CEO Michael Stephens. "Our goal at Sunflower is to provide the highest quality of care and services to our members, and that would not be possible without outstanding providers like Dr. Nguyen. With the 2021 Summit Award for Excellence in Care, we thank Dr. Nguyen and his team for their ongoing dedication to the best health of all they serve."
Sunflower Health Plan presented the award to Dr. Nguyen on April 19 at Nguyen Family Medicine.
"Dr. Nguyen and the Nguyen Family Medicine clinic staff have demonstrated that they are champions of exceptional patient care," said Dr. Michael Skoch, Sunflower chief medical director. "These exemplary results point to well-designed patient outreach procedures and a genuine commitment to improving health outcomes."
Dr. Nguyen earned his medical degree from Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy University, and is board certified with the American Board of Family Medicine.
Centene has sponsored this annual award since 2008, recognizing practitioners for their exemplary performance in a variety of quality measures.
About Sunflower Health Plan – Sunflower Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and community-based resources. Sunflower is committed to improving the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care in an approach based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For more information, please visit www.sunflowerhealthplan.com.
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Civil Grand Jury releases "Buried Problems and a Buried Process: The Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in a Time of Climate Change"
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2021-2022 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury today released a troubling report about the unaddressed risk of rising groundwater at Hunters Point, and what it means for the cleanup and development of the heavily polluted former Naval Shipyard.
The Shipyard is a Superfund site where the Navy, overseen by EPA and state regulators, has been cleaning up extensive radiological and chemical contamination for over thirty years. As each stage of the cleanup is approved, the Navy has agreed to transfer property to the City. A developer, working with the San Francisco Office of Community Infrastructure and Investment, plans to build thousands of homes at the Shipyard, along with office towers, parks, a school and millions of feet of commercial space.
"Hunters Point is part of the biggest development in San Francisco since the 1906 earthquake," said Michael Hofman, Jury Foreperson. "Yet neither the Navy nor the City is paying attention to what's going to happen there when sea level rise pushes the groundwater closer to the surface."
The Jury's research found that when sea level rises, shallow groundwater near the shore rises with it, and can damage infrastructure, cause flooding from below, and mobilize contaminants in the soil. In the low-lying Shipyard, where the Navy intends to leave hazardous toxins buried, experts told the Jury that rising groundwater poses special risks to health and safety, and to future development.
"There's so much at stake in the Hunters Point Shipyard," Hofman said. "But inside the City, only a tiny program in the Department of Public Health is engaged with the cleanup. The City isn't prepared to respond when things go wrong. And the City isn't devoting the right resources to anticipate problems like groundwater rise at the Shipyard, while there's still time to do something."
To find the full report, please visit https://civilgrandjury.sfgov.org/report.html
About the Jury: Every year, the Superior Court selects 19 San Franciscans to serve year-long terms on the Civil Grand Jury. The purpose of the Jury is to investigate the operations of the government of the City and County of San Francisco. Civil Grand Jury reports and information are available online.
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One dead, one hospitalized, one behind bars after Junction City stabbings
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - One woman has died, one man is recovering in a Topeka hospital and another man is behind bars after all three were treated for stab wounds following an incident in Junction City early Saturday morning.
Just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, the Junction City Police Department says officers were called to the 2600 block of Deerfield Blvd. with reports of a possible stabbing.
When officials arrived, they said they found an adult male suffering from a stab wound. He was rushed to Geary Community Hospital in serious but stable condition and was later taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for further treatment. His identity has not been released.
JCPD said officers then learned of a second victim, Stacy Subotich, 30, of Ft. Riley, who had been taken to Irwin Army Hospital with life-threatening stab injuries. She later passed away as a result of her injuries.
Officers said they also learned of a third person, Jalen Thomas, 21, of Junction City, who had driven himself to Geary Community Hospital with a non-life-threatening stab wound.
After further investigation, JCPD said Thomas was booked into the Geary Co. Detention Center on the following:
- Second Degree Murder
- Aggravated Battery
- Domestic Battery
- Aggravated Assault
JCPD said Thomas has been confined to the jail pending his First Appearance. It also said it would like to thank the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, the Geary Co. Sheriff’s Office and the Junction City Fire Department for their help in the investigation.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact JCPD at 785-762-5912 or Geary Co. Crimestoppers at 785-762-8477.
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Judge rules firing squad, electric chair unconstitutional in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A Richland County judge ruled Tuesday that firing squads and the use of the electric chair are unconstitutional in South Carolina.
Judge Jocelyn Newman ruled in the case involving four death row inmates against the State of South Carolina. She granted declaratory and injunctive relief for the inmates, writing:
“In 2021, South Carolina turned back the clock and became the only state in the country in which a person may be forced into the electric chair if he refuses to elect how he will die. In doing so, the General Assembly ignored advances in scientific research and evolving standards of humanity and decency.”
Newman’s ruling found the state’s use of firing squads and electrocution is in violation of the South Carolina Constitution and its prohibition on cruel, corporal or unusual punishments. It additionally said the state is permanently prevented from executing the inmates by electrocution or firing squad.
One of the inmates in the lawsuit, Richard Bernard Moore, was scheduled earlier in the year to be the first person executed by firing squad in the state after the legislature added the option for prisoner executions. Through legal appeals, Moore’s execution was delayed while the court considered the case.
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2 men arrested in sex trafficking sting operation, sheriff’s office says
CASEVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) – Two separate arrests were made on felony charges for sex crimes following a human trafficking sting operation in Michigan.
Authorities arrested 66-year-old Dennis Bales and 70-year-old Dale Ignash on Aug. 17 on suspicion of sex crimes and using a computer in the commission of a crime.
The operation followed another Huron County sex sting in July, according to WNEM.
The operation happened out of an undisclosed location in Caseville Township, which used internet sex and prostitution sites, Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson said.
“They would literally ‘shop’ these sites, then reach out believing they were communicating and arranging a meeting with an underage sex participant; however, they were actually reaching out and communicating with our tri-county team,” Hanson said.
When the suspects arrived at the undisclosed location, young deputy sheriff decoys were used to satisfy the suspicions and curiosities of the suspects, Hanson stated.
Both suspects acknowledged wanting to have sex with an underage male, Hanson said.
A 68-year-old man who was an acquaintance of Bales was released after being detained. He could face charges, Hanson said.
Several items of evidence were seized by officers during the operation such as cell phones, cash and vehicles.
The Huron County Prosecutor’s Office formally charged both men with three felony sex charges involving minors. They were arraigned Aug. 18.
Bales’ bond was set at $200,000 cash. Ignash has been released on bond.
Bales’ bond was likely amended due to him having past sex-related convictions that have him on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, according to Hanson.
This incident did not involve actual teens forcibly being human trafficked for sex, according to Hanson. However, residents are asked to be on the lookout for this type of activity and report it to their sheriff’s office or local police.
Plans are underway for another operation to occur in the future, Hanson said.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY), which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that Kruti Patel Goyal, currently Etsy's Chief Product Officer, has been named Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary Depop, a global fashion resale marketplace, effective September 12, 2022. Maria Raga, Depop's current CEO, has resigned to pursue personal ventures, but will remain with Depop in an advisory capacity until September 30, 2022 to facilitate a smooth transition. With Kruti's transition to her new role, Etsy has promoted Nick Daniel, Vice President of Product Management, to Chief Product Officer.
Etsy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Josh Silverman commented, "Depop is a highly-relevant and authentic re-commerce brand that we believe is still early in its growth lifecycle. I have no doubt Kruti is the right leader for Depop's next chapter as we focus on nurturing its passionate community and improving the customer experience. She has guided Etsy through periods of significant transformation, with a proven track record of motivating teams to deliver results and advance our mission."
Kruti possesses a deep expertise in marketplace dynamics, having held a range of leadership roles at Etsy over the past 11 years. In her current role as Chief Product Officer, Kruti has transformed Etsy's product development culture, scaled our teams, and significantly improved the shopping experience within the marketplace. She previously led Etsy's seller services, corporate development, international, and marketplace integrity teams.
Nick has been with Etsy for more than eight years and currently serves as Vice President of Product Management. Over the course of his tenure, Nick has led highly-technical, complex, and cross-functional initiatives that have unlocked significant value for Etsy's customers and stakeholders. He championed the expansion and optimization of Etsy Ads and oversaw efforts to create a more personalized shopping experience, improve the selling platform, and scale Etsy's marketing technology capabilities.
Josh continued, "I'm delighted to congratulate Nick on this well-deserved promotion. Nick is an Etsy veteran who has led some of our most impactful product initiatives that have enabled sellers to grow their businesses and drive more sales. Kruti and Nick stepping into these new roles reflects our efforts to nurture a deep bench of talent and leadership across our House of Brands. Finally, I'd like to express my gratitude to Maria for her partnership and her many significant contributions. Under her leadership, Depop took the world by storm and defined itself as a beloved, culturally-relevant brand. We wish her the best in her future endeavors."
Maria Raga added, "After eight years of scaling Depop from a small enterprise to being a part of Etsy's House of Brands, I'm excited to now pass the baton to someone who can take Depop to the next level. Working with Kruti for the past year, I have consistently been impressed by her extraordinary track record and empathetic leadership. I could not have wished for a better successor and I am confident she will do amazing things for Depop."
Kruti Patel Goyal commented, "At Etsy, we often say that two-sided marketplaces are lightning in a bottle – and this is certainly true of Depop. We believe Depop has fostered one of the most passionate communities in ecommerce, and has only scratched the surface when it comes to reaching its full potential. I'm excited to work with the talented team at Depop as they redefine the future of fashion."
Nick Daniel added, "Etsy's product development culture enables us to rapidly test new features, respond to evolving customer needs, and harness the power of technology to foster human connections. I look forward to working with the teams as we continue to create a differentiated shopping experience for buyers while bringing new opportunities to millions of creative entrepreneurs around the world."
Both Kruti and Nick will report to Etsy CEO Josh Silverman, and Nick will join Etsy's executive team. Kruti will relocate to London, where Depop is headquartered. Depop's talented leadership team that previously reported to Maria will report to Kruti.
Kruti Patel Goyal currently serves as Etsy's Chief Product Officer and is responsible for leading Etsy's product development efforts worldwide, building exceptional shopping experiences across platforms, and enabling creative entrepreneurs to start, manage and scale global businesses.
Since 2011, Kruti has held many integral roles at Etsy, helping lead the company through multiple phases of growth. Her responsibilities have included overseeing Etsy's Seller Services business globally, managing Corporate Development, leading the International growth team and serving as the company's first head of Marketplace Integrity and Trust & Safety teams.
Before joining Etsy, Kruti worked in strategy and business development at Viacom and at Product (RED). Kruti began her career in M&A at Morgan Stanley and at General Atlantic Partners as a growth equity investor in technology businesses. She holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University.
Nick Daniel is currently Vice President of Product Management. Since joining Etsy in 2014, he has held multiple roles of increasing responsibilities, including overseeing the development of Etsy's selling platform, advertising products, marketing technology, data enablement, product enablement, and personalization products.
Prior to joining Etsy, Nick worked in sales engineering at Google and, earlier in his career, held various consulting and software development roles. He holds a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Dayton and an MBA and Master of Information Systems from Boston University.
Etsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world. These marketplaces share a mission to "Keep Commerce Human," and we're committed to using the power of business to strengthen communities and empower people. Our primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for unique and creative goods. Buyers come to Etsy to be inspired and delighted by items that are crafted and curated by creative entrepreneurs. For sellers, we offer a range of tools and services that address key business needs.
Etsy, Inc.'s "House of Brands" portfolio also includes fashion resale marketplace Depop, musical instrument marketplace Reverb, and Brazil-based handmade goods marketplace Elo7. Each Etsy, Inc. marketplace operates independently, while benefiting from shared expertise in product, marketing, technology, and customer support.
Etsy was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Etsy has used, and intends to continue using, its Investor Relations website and the Etsy News Blog (etsy.com/news) to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, you should monitor our investor relations website and the Etsy News Blog in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.
Depop is the community-powered marketplace app where people exploring style and the latest trends come to shop and sell circular fashion. With over 26 million users in more than 150 countries, Depop is the place for anyone looking to celebrate style on their terms and keeping millions of items of clothing in rotation.
Founded in 2011, Depop has its headquarters in London and offices in Manchester, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney with 400 employees dedicated to helping build a new fashion system that's kinder to people and kinder to the planet.
In 2021, Depop joined Etsy, Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary and continues to operate as a standalone marketplace for fashion items, community and creativity.
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The parents of accused Oxford, Michigan, school shooter Ethan Crumbley are expected to call their son as a witness to testify at their own trial, attorneys for the parents said in court Monday.
Jennifer and James Crumbley were each charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter after their teenage son allegedly shot and killed four students and injured seven other people at Oxford High School in November. They have both pleaded not guilty and their attorneys have argued in court documents that the charges have no legal justification and the couple should not be held responsible for the killings their son is accused of committing.
On Monday, Attorney Shannon Smith said the Crumbleys plan on calling their son to testify on "extraneous matters that are important in the case."
"We need him as a witness in this trial," Smith said in Oakland County District Court, later adding, "He can answer questions that are not covered by the Fifth Amendment."
Oakland County Assistant Prosecutor Marc Keast responded that he could not "conceive the possibility of how the defendant's son would be able to testify in this case."
The exchange was prompted by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews asking if both sides were still able to start the trial on October 24.
Smith said they had an issue because Ethan Crumbley's trial was moved to January 17, 2023, due to the volume of evidence, and his lawyer and the judge on that case wanted his parent's trial to be done before his. CNN has reached out to Ethan Crumbley's attorney for comment.
Prosecutor Karen McDonald also questioned if this was a way to have the accused shooter highlight his alleged role and diminish any involvement by his parents.
"This is not about the defendants wanting to throw their son under the bus or make him look bad. This is about our clients defending the case," Smith said. "When the prosecution criticizes the defense for being selfish in wanting to defend the case, we are going to be selfish all day. We agree. Because selfishly, we have to protect their rights."
During Monday's hour-long hearing, Matthews made several rulings related to the case, including denying a motion to move the Crumbley's trial out of Oakland County, saying pretrial publicity doesn't warrant a venue change as that is "reserved for circumstances where adverse publicity is so pervasive and inflammatory that jurors cannot be believed when they assert, they cannot be impartial."
The judge also restricted both sides from speaking publicly about the case, which prompted concerns from prosecutors, who said they want to be able to correct any false statements being made in the press about the case to avoid upsetting victims.
"It's not your job to correct the statement," Matthews said in response. "It's your job to give the defense a fair trial and that's what you're going to do."
Judge Matthews also ruled that the alleged shooter's journal, which was found in his backpack at the school after the shooting, would be admissible as evidence because they point to his state of mind.
"'I have access to the gun and ammo,'" said Matthews, reading a passage from Ethan Crumbley's journal that prosecutors want to use as evidence. "'I want to help but my parents don't listen to me so I can't get any help. I have zero help from my mental problems and it's causing me to shoot up the (expletive) school. My parents won't listen to me about help or a therapist.'"
In another section read by the judge in court, the alleged shooter wrote how he considered calling 911 but didn't because he was afraid that he would anger his parents.
The judge also read out a text message Ethan Crumbley sent an unnamed friend: "'I actually asked my dad to take me to the doctor yesterday, but he just gave me some pills and told me to suck it up. Like, it's at the point that I'm asking to go to the doctor. My mom laughed when I told her but I'm having bad insomnia right now and paranoia. I need help.'"
In addition, Matthews ruled to allow questions pertaining to horses and horseback riding but declined to admit any on Jennifer and James Crumbely's extra-marital affairs.
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Over 5,000 OTACA Tequila bottles digitized with Identiv's tap-and-go NFC in pilot launch
FREMONT, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), global digital security and identification leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the successful completion of the pilot launch of Identiv's near field communication (NFC)-enabled smart packaging for OTACA Tequila. With over 5,000 bottles of tequila successfully digitized during the pilot launch, OTACA plans to ramp its production plans with Identiv to an additional 50,000 bottles of Reposado tequila in the first quarter of 2023.
In October 2021, Identiv announced a collaboration with OTACA Tequila to expand smart packaging innovations with NFC-enabled authentication, transparency, customer loyalty, and brand awareness. High-performing NTAG 210u NFC tags power the new smart packaging solution attached to the top of OTACA Tequila bottles. OTACA is the first spirits company to fully digitize its product offerings with NFC.
"From the proof of concept to pilot and now the upcoming production phase, our collaboration with OTACA has delivered significant results," said Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM, Transponders, Identiv. "The market demand for OTACA continues to grow. Our NFC tags on OTACA Tequila bottles are propelling global sales by facilitating re-orders, while delivering unparalleled insights into consumer habits and behaviors," added Khoshniyati.
"We have worked hard to create a highly personalized experience for our OTACA Tequila customers," said Anthony Accetta, CEO and Founder, OTACA Tequila. "Each purchased bottle maps a journey, inviting a digital touchpoint with product provenance and authentication upon every consumer NFC tag tap. We're looking forward to further growth with Identiv, including plans to expand with Anejo," stated Accetta.
The NFC tag, combined with blockchain technology, strengthens the validity of the tequila's origins. A true artisanal sipping spirit, OTACA Tequila has been recently recognized for multiple awards including 2022 Sip Awards Double Gold, 2021 Cigar and Spirits Magazine World Spirits competition, and 2022 Spirits Business Awards Gold, Tequila and Mezcal Masters category.
Identiv's NFC-enabled solutions feature a complete portfolio of tags and form factors allowing customers and partners of wine and spirits, high-end luxury goods, and sports jerseys to create their own NFC products, ecosystems, and experiences. Identiv is recognized for offering the highest quality NFC tags with innovative known designs, global scale, and depth of converting and encoding capabilities. Shop the portfolio at shop.identiv.com. For custom options, contact transponder_sales@identiv.com or +1 888-809-8880.
About Identiv
Identiv, Inc. is a global leader in digitally securing the physical world. Identiv's platform encompasses RFID and NFC, cybersecurity, and the full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security. Identiv is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC in the U.S. under the symbol "INVE". For more information, visit identiv.com.
About OTACA Tequila
OTACA Tequila is a boutique agave spirits brand made from 100% Blue Weber agave piñas grown in the lowlands — Mexico's gateway to the blue agave region of the Jaliscan Lowlands. Each hand-selected agave piña is harvested once it reaches its optimum maturity after eight years and then fermented, twice filtered, and twice distilled through a proprietary chilling process. The result is a pristine, ultra-smooth sipping tequila presenting the purest expression of agave's natural flavors. For more information, visit otacatequila.com.
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Kansas City man convicted for filing insurance claims for stolen boats found to be fake
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas City man will pay back more than $21,000 after he filed fraudulent insurance claims on boats that he said were stolen but had never even been made.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says Larry F. Mason, Jr., 61, of Kansas City, has been sentenced to pay more than $21,000 after he was convicted on insurance fraud charges.
Schmidt said Mason was sentenced on April 22 in Wyandotte Co. District Court by Judge Jennifer L. Myers to repay $21,483.13 and to serve 24 months of supervised probation.
Mason pleaded guilty to two counts of insurance fraud on March 4.
Investigators found that Mason filed two fraudulent claims for the alleged theft of a 21-foot boat.
Court records indicate Mason filed his first claim for a stolen boat between February 2018 and May 2018 and was paid $21,483.13 by the insurance carrier. He then attempted to file a second claim between November 2018 and March 2019.
Schmidt said the second claim was not paid due to suspicion of fraud.
Investigators also said they found that the boats matching the identification numbers submitted by Mason in both claims were never even manufactured.
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LYONS -- A devastating virus spread by wildlife has ravaged a large south Georgia backyard farm, but state agriculture officials say they are hopeful the outbreak has been contained to that one farm.
A Toombs County farmer alerted the state Department of Agriculture over the Memorial Day weekend when he noticed birds in his varied flock becoming ill and dying. At least 350 animals have been culled so far to stop the spread, with crews still searching for a few stray chickens as of Thursday.
Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle described the farm as having a “menagerie of birds” that included chickens, turkeys, ducks and peafowl.
Since the poultry were not being raised for commercial purposes, the farm was not required to be inspected. But state agriculture officials said it is unclear whether an inspection would have even picked up on the fast-spreading highly pathogenic avian influenza sooner.
“We really want to commend this flock owner, because they noticed that they had sick birds and they had some birds dying, and they called immediately,” Hennebelle said. “And that is really the backbone of what we need folks to be doing for any animal disease, not just highly pathogenic avian influenza. But it’s that old adage, if you see something, say something. So cliche, but so true.”
Neighboring commercial poultry operations also were tested, and those results have so far come back negative. Testing will continue weekly until restrictions are lifted. And even in times where there is no avian flu scare, all commercial chicken is routinely tested and then checked again before going to market.
The avian flu has wiped out millions of birds in other states, particularly hard-hit Iowa, but it has mostly spared Georgia where poultry is big business.
Before the holiday weekend, the highly pathogenic avian influenza had been found in only 11 wild birds in Georgia this year. In the spring, the virus was confirmed in three bald eagles found dead along the coast.
But state ag officials have been on heightened alert for the possibility of non-wildlife cases for several months. They suspended exhibitions, swaps and other gatherings in February to cut down on the movement of poultry as a preventative measure, and the Toombs County outbreak means those events likely won’t be coming back anytime soon.
The Toombs County outbreak was surprising because it happened as summertime heats up, creating unfavorable conditions for the virus to thrive.
“There’s no relaxation here,” Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black said. “There is no such thing as a day off when it comes to biosecurity, and likewise, there would not be such a day off for this department and being prepared to respond should there be another event.”
Poultry producers are urged to keep their birds sheltered and separated from the outside world by wearing dedicated boots to keep from unwittingly walking the virus into the bird spaces.
“It’s very important to control visitors to chicken coops or chicken farms since the virus is easily brought in with two human feet into the bird places,” Dr. Louis Zavala, executive director of the Georgia Poultry Laboratory, said.
Zavala said signs of avian flu include decreased water and food consumption or a drop in egg production – or even depression. The birds tend to be stricken quickly with illness and die.
“If anyone’s ever been in a chicken house, you know that it’s generally a pretty loud place, but one of the more horrifying things is to go into a chicken house and it is quiet,” Black said.
Poultry producers, whether commercial or backyard farmers, can report suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza cases to the state Department of Agriculture at (770) 766-6850. Reports also can be made online to Avian Influenza Hotline, Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network (gapoultrylab.org). | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/hundreds-of-birds-euthanized-after-avian-flu-outbreak-on-south-georgia-farm/article_c63ce324-e337-11ec-bebc-d3a72c8fa76d.html | 2022-06-04T13:46:58Z |
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
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8:25 p.m.
Cameron Smith started the third round of the British Open with a two-shot lead and ended it four strokes behind.
The Australian parred the last for a 1-over 73 and was 12 under overall.
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland will play in the final group and start out on 16 under.
Smith’s playing partner, Cameron Young, shot 71 and was tied for third with Smith.
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8:15 p.m.
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland will share the lead heading into the final round of the British Open.
What remains to be seen is how far they’ll be ahead.
Both players tapped in for birdie at No. 18 for 6-under 66s. They were 16 under for the tournament and four shots clear of Cameron Smith and Cameron Young, who were about to play the last.
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7:17 p.m.
Rory McIlroy is in the lead at the British Open for the first time this week at St. Andrews.
McIlroy’s approach on the par-5 14th got over the steep hump and set up a two-putt birdie to reach 16-under par. He was one shot ahead of Viktor Hovland, whose 8-foot birdie putt spun around the lip.
Ahead of them and behind them was calamity.
Dustin Johnson putting over the mound on the 14th with so much pace it went off the green and into a pot bunker. He made a second straight bogey and fell six shots behind.
Cameron Smith was caught trying to do too much and it cost him. Smith had to stand in a pot bunker to try to play a shot with the ball in the grass about waist high. Instead of chipping back to safety, he smothered the shot into a hill. The third shot found more rough and he made double bogey. Smith started with a two-shot lead. He’s now five behind.
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6:15 p.m.
Rory McIlroy holed a bunker shot from 30 yards for eagle at No. 10 and is tied for the lead with Viktor Hovland at the British Open.
They are two strokes clear of Cameron Smith, who made his first birdie of his third round at the ninth hole.
McIlroy’s tee shot at the par-4 10th bounced into a bunker on the right of the fairway. His bunker shot landed short of the pin and rolled into the cup. He held up his left arm and punched the air.
McIlroy and Hovland are 15 under.
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5:15 p.m.
Viktor Hovland is riding a hot putter. Cameron Smith’s has gone cold.
Hovland rolled in a putt from 20 feet at No. 6 for a fourth straight birdie and a two-shot lead on 14 under at the British Open.
Smith, who made 253 feet of putts in his second round, led by two strokes overnight and is 1 over for his third round after five holes. He is 12 under, tied for second place with Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy, who has birdied Nos. 5 and 6 like playing partner Hovland.
Hovland has missed the cut at his last two events, the U.S. Open and last week’s Scottish Open. His last top 10 was at The Players Championship in March.
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4:40 p.m.
Viktor Hovland made back-to-back 40-foot putts for birdies to tie the lead at the British Open.
The putts came at Nos. 3 and 4 and Hovland joined Cameron Smith on 12 under. They are a shot clear of Cameron Young.
None of the three have won a major championship.
Rory McIlroy has opened with four straight pars and was on 10 under with Dustin Johnson.
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4:10 p.m.
Cameron Smith started his third round at the British Open with his two-stroke overnight lead intact.
He immediately gave a shot back.
The Australian missed a par putt from 4 feet at No. 1 and dropped to 12 under. Cameron Young, playing with Smith in the final group, made par and is still in second place on 11 under.
Ahead of them, Dustin Johnson birdied the second hole and moved to 10 under for a share of third place with Viktor Hovland and Rory McIlroy.
Tommy Fleetwood is 5 under for his round after 16 holes and is tied for sixth.
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3:30 p.m.
Shane Lowry chipped in for eagle on successive holes around the turn at the British Open to provoke some of the biggest roars on the Old Course and move into contention for another claret jug.
The 2019 champion hit a wedge from wispy rough to the left of the green at No. 9 and the ball landed short of the pin before rolling in.
His pitch at No. 10 was from the fairway and took a similar line into the hole.
The Irishman is the first player to have back-to-back eagles at the British Open since Phil Mickelson at Royal Lytham in 2001. They came on back-to-back par 5s.
Lowry jumped to 9 under for the tournament and was four shots off the lead held by Cameron Smith, who has yet to tee off.
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2:35 p.m.
As an academy professional and senior instructor at St. Andrews, Scott Herald has played at the home of golf countless times.
Nothing compared to his latest round at the Old Course.
Herald was informed late Friday that because of the uneven number of players — 83 — to make the cut at the British Open, he could be a marker with Richard Mansell in the first group out in the third round.
“Definitely special. Goosebumps, really,” said Herald, whose tee shot at the first almost went out of bounds.
He closed with a birdie.
Herald tried to get into the Open through local qualifying but missed out. He says he has been a pro for 14 years, playing on the minor tours.
Herald will play with Mansell again on Sunday, provided there are no withdrawals.
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1:20 p.m.
It’s shaping up to be a day of low scoring at a sunny St. Andrews.
Kevin Kisner, out in the second group of the day, had an eagle putt from 21 yards for a 63 that would have tied the low round at a major at the home of golf.
He wound up making par at No. 18 and settled for a 7-under 65. Kisner’s playing partner, fellow American Trey Mullinax, shot 66.
Richard Mansell went out alone to start the third round and shot 68.
Of the first nine players to complete their rounds, six shot in the 60s — including 2018 champion Francesco Molinari’s 66.
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10 a.m.
The Old Course is vulnerable without much wind at the British Open. If anyone needs proof, just take a look at Kevin Kisner. The American made the cut on the number at even par. He already has five birdies through the opening seven holes.
The R&A has been tucking pins throughout the week when the forecast is for little wind, and there are a few tough ones for Saturday’s third round.
Kisner’s great start is little more than that. Cameron Smith was still six hours from starting his round with a two-shot lead.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/british-open-old-course-vulnerable-early-without-much-wind/ | 2022-07-17T03:22:17Z |
Honored for Exceptional Innovation
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OneBill announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, has named its Billing Automation Platform as a 2022 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award winner. This is in fact the fifth consecutive year that the business has taken out this award.
"Receiving this award for the fifth consecutive year is truly an honor, and is a testament to the dedication and hard work that our engineering team is putting into constantly innovating our solution, to make billing more streamlined for our customers." said JK Chelladurai, CEO, OneBill.
"It gives me great pleasure to honor OneBill as a 2022 recipient of TMC's Unified Communications Product of the Year Award for their innovative solution, said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Our judges were very impressed with the ingenuity and excellence displayed by OneBill in their groundbreaking work on their automated billing platform."
Winners of the 2022 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award will be announced online and highlighted in INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine online.
OneBill is an automated billing platform that provides complete visibility into all receivables, allowing businesses to monetize their products/services efficiently, automate the order fulfillment process, manage channel partners in real-time, and have a 360-degree view of their customer interactions, to ultimately accelerate time to market and maximize revenue. The platform is an end-to-end revenue management ecosystem that consists of opportunity tracking, product configuration, quoting, contract management, customer relationship management, order fulfillment, inventory
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The new leading-edge design reimagines the kitchen faucet
KOHLER, Wis., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler, a global leader in the manufacture and innovation of kitchen and bathroom products, launches the new, Purist Suspend Kitchen Faucet. The Purist Suspend pushes the boundaries of traditional kitchen faucet design by mounting from the ceiling for a striking aesthetic and unrivaled performance. Consistent with the existing Purist product family, Purist Suspend is minimalist, sleek, and continues to expand the possibilities of innovative design.
The faucet's hose is mounted on the ceiling with a precise pivoting arm that can be adjusted to any preferred hanging height for 8' to 10' ceilings and stays at the height previously used. A swing arm offers 180 degrees of rotation, allowing for easy and convenient placement over the sink. The spray head is weighted to help eliminate excess swaying or splashing.
The Purist Suspend is controlled by a wireless and water-resistant remote puck with an intuitive interface. The puck can be placed anywhere in the kitchen, maintains a battery life of one month, and can be used while charging. Kohler marries this stunning form with the functionality synonymous with the brand's kitchen faucet offerings. The Purist Suspend offers various spray options to enhance the user experience including Sweep Spray, a powerful prep and cleaning spray, Pause Technology, a button that allows users to pause the water flow to move the spray head without a mess, Boost Technology, a boot of faster water for filling pots and cleaning, and MasterClean spray face, and easy-to-clean spray face that withstands mineral buildup.
The faucet is available in Polished Chrome, Vibrant Stainless, Matte Black, and Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass to complement a variety of home styles. For more information, please visit kohler.com.
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Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 40,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile, and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf course recently hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, please visit kohlercompany.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AquaSensing, a Canadian startup company, has developed first of its kind battery-free sensor that employs water droplets to power a Bluetooth radio.
The design leverages AquaSensing's energy harvesting technology as a self-powering sensor while utilizing InPlay's pioneering programming-free low-power Bluetooth beacon technology to provide users with a true maintenance-free leak detection system platform. The combination of the two companies' technologies creates a true high-performance, real-time, long-range and maintenance-free wireless sensor platform solution that perfectly addresses the challenges inherent in today's battery-powered IoT devices.
Aquasensing Leak Sensor 2.0 efficiently utilizes the energy harvested during sensing any fluid ingress to power the InPlay SoC-based Bluetooth beacon that enables Bluetooth long range wireless connectivity to a Cloud-connected gateway that facilitates sending alerts to the end-users. Through the companion app users and property managers can also control and configure the Leak Sensor 2.0 device, pause notifications or mark them as resolved, and share the leak details with third parties to act upon the alert.
Leak Sensor 2.0's small form factor makes it easy to install in any remote location. The developed inert energy harvesting materials allow Leak Sensor 2.0 to remain operational for 20+ years, meaning the device can be easily hidden behind walls and in areas that are difficult to access during construction and manufacturing. The solution is scalable to cover large areas of complex buildings and structures.
"Employing the InPlay chipsets in our Aquasensing Leak Sensor 2.0 allowed us to achieve price and performance targets unrealizable with any alternate Bluetooth SoC," says Prof. Norman Zhou, co-founder & CEO at AquaSensing.
"We are pleased to work with AquaSensing to develop their next generation battery-free water leak detection wireless sensor system, AquaSensing's technology can be used as an energy harvesting sensor for water leak detection, which greatly simplifies the sensor system design. Our NanoBeacon Bluetooth beacon chip technology supports ultra-wide range of voltage supply and fast cold start advertising features, with AquaSensing's energy harvesting technology, can be perfect for low-power and low-cost water leakage detection applications, I look forward to the collaborations between the two companies can bring a lot of new product ideas and applications for the future wireless sensor market!" said Jason Wu, co-founder and CEO of InPlay.
NanoBeacon is a Bluetooth Beacon technology developed by InPlay with focus on active RFID and wireless sensor applications. It is a software programming free and configure-to-use solution. IN100 is the first of its kind in NanoBeacon product family and features small size (2.5mm x 2.5mm for DFN8 package and 3.0mm x 3.0mm for QFN18 package), low power, wide operating voltage, and wide operating temperature range. More product information is available at https://www.inplay-tech.com/in100.
Aquasensing is a University of Waterloo spin-off. The startup has introduced the world's first wireless battery-free water-leak detection sensors. To date, the company has received numerous awards for its revolutionary technology. More information is available at https://www.aquasensing.com
InPlay Inc is a fabless semiconductor company whose mission is to provide highly scalable, low-latency, low-power wireless communications technologies that unlock the vast potential of the VR/AR, healthcare and wireless industrial IoT markets. The company was founded by a group of wireless engineers experienced in wireless and mobile communication systems with unique technologies in RF, analog mixed-signal circuits and low-power circuit design. InPlay has a research and development team in Irvine, California, with operations and business development in both the United States and China.
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray today announced that Daniel Forman has joined the firm's 500-lawyer New York office as a partner in the capital markets practice. Daniel's arrival deepens the firm's bench of partners who advise leading corporate issuers, private equity firms and investment banks on their largest and most complex securities work.
Law360 named Ropes & Gray a 2021 "Capital Markets Practice Group of the Year." Last year, Ropes & Gray steered clients in nearly 150 public offerings that raised an aggregate of more than $55 billion, and closed on 78 IPOs totaling over $30 billion.
"Daniel's deep client experience complements our capital markets practice, recognized as among the best in the world," said Julie Jones, chair.
Daniel represents issuers, sponsors, investors and underwriters in a broad range of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, secondary equity offerings, debt offerings, tender offers, debt restructurings and private placements, as well as advising on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and general corporate matters.
Daniel is a member of the Securities Regulation Committee of the New York City Bar Association and has served as an adjunct professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, teaching an upper-level contract drafting course and assisting with professional skills development programs.
"Ropes & Gray's capital markets lawyers had two consecutive years of record-setting activity levels executing some of the most complex transactions in the market. Daniel is known to handle challenging and complex transactions for clients. He will enhance our ability to deliver these results for our clients," said managing partner David Djaha.
"Daniel is a versatile capital markets partner with significant experience leading issuers and underwriters in a broad range of transactions across industry sectors," said Paul Tropp, co-head of the firm's capital markets practice. "He also brings significant experience in the specialty finance market, counseling clients in transactions involving PIPEs, real estate investment trusts, registered direct offerings and business development companies."
"Ropes & Gray's award-winning capital markets group is known for market-leading deals," Daniel said. "I'm excited to join a growing practice and collaborate with attorneys in adjacent practices across the firm."
Daniel is one of seven partners to join Ropes & Gray in New York in 2022. Already this year, the firm welcomed capital markets partner Faiza Rahman, IP transactions partner Edward Sadtler, M&A partner Suni Sreepada, asset management partner Jennifer Graff, employee benefits and executive compensation partner Richard Kidd and finance partner Christopher Poggi.
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NEW YORK (AP) — This was a match that would not end. Should not end, one might say. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two of the brightest young stars of men’s tennis, traded shots of the highest quality and countless momentum swings across five sterling sets for 5 hours, 15 minutes until Alcaraz finally won the last point at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, the latest finish in U.S. Open history.
It was “only” a quarterfinal, no trophy at stake, yet was as taut a thriller as this year’s tournament has produced or, likely, will, a tour de force of big cuts on the full sprint and plenty of guts, concluding as a 6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-7 (0), 7-5, 6-3 victory for the No. 3-seeded Alcaraz, a 19-year-old from Spain.
“Honestly,” said Alcaraz, who saved a match point in the fourth set, “I still don’t know how I did it.”
He also used words such as “unbelievable” and “amazing.” No hyperbole there.
“This one will hurt for quite a while,” said No. 11 Sinner, a 21-year-old from Italy. “But tomorrow, I will wake up — or today, I will wake up — trying to somehow (take away) only the positives.”
When the 382nd, and final, point was over, Sinner and Alcaraz hugged each other. A handshake at the net would not suffice.
Alcaraz reached his first Grand Slam semifinal and is the youngest man to get that far at the U.S. Open since Pete Sampras won the title at 19 in 1990.
Alcaraz has a chance to move up to No. 1 in the rankings next week, and will face No. 22 Frances Tiafoe of the United States on Friday. The other men’s semifinal that day is No. 5 Casper Ruud of Norway vs. No. 27 Karen Khachanov of Russia.
This match began Wednesday evening at about 9:35 p.m. and easily surpassed the previous mark for latest time of finish at the U.S. Open, which had been 2:26 a.m., shared by three matches.
Alcaraz has been working overtime in New York: His five-set victory over 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic in the fourth round wrapped up at 2:23 a.m. on Tuesday.
“I always say you have to believe in yourself all the time,” Alcaraz said. “The hope is the last thing that you lose.”
After his much more mundane, three-set victory over Andrey Rublev in a quarterfinal that finished at about 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Tiafoe was rather prescient when asked about Alcaraz and Sinner.
“I just hope they play a marathon match, super-long match,” Tiafoe said with a smile, “and they get really tired come Friday.”
Not only did this one run late, it ran long: Only a 5-hour, 26-minute match between Stefan Edberg and Michael Chang in 1992 took more time at the U.S. Open.
Asked afterward how he was feeling physically out there against Sinner, Alcaraz began with a quick response: “I felt great.”
Then he paused, and smiled, before continuing: “Well, probably at the end of the match, I was (at) my end.”
The clock already was past 2 a.m. when Coco Gauff, the 18-year-old American who was the runner-up at the French Open and bowed out in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, spoke for anyone paying attention to Alcaraz vs. Sinner when she tweeted: “this match is insane. I leave at 6am for the airport but I refuse to sleep and miss this. #Sinner #Alcaraz”
Still, even with thousands and thousands of empty seats, there were enough who remained on hand to make as much noise as a full house at times. Both players would wave their rackets or motion with their arms to encourage the fans to get even louder. And, naturally, the fans would oblige.
“Could have finished in three sets. Could have finished in four sets. Could have finished in five sets,” Sinner said. “We both wanted to win, for sure. We both tried our best.”
It was as back-and-forth as could be. The highlights were too many to list. Just one: Alcaraz won one point after extending a rally by wrapping his racket behind his back to make contact with the ball. One more: Alcaraz fell onto his backside, then sprung up to race to smack a backhand that won that point.
After taking the first set, Alcaraz held five set points in the second — but Sinner saved them all.
In the third, Alcaraz broke to lead 6-5 and served for that set — but Sinner broke to force a tiebreaker that he dominated.
In the fourth, it was Sinner who served for the match at 5-4, even coming within a point of victory there — but Alcaraz broke and wound up pushing what already was a masterpiece to a fifth.
And in the fifth, after another memorable shot — a running backhand passing winner that sailed just past Sinner’s outstretched arm — earned a break point and a chance for a 5-3 lead, Alcaraz put a finger to his ear.
He would convert that, then serve it out. When the end did arrive, Alcaraz dropped to his back, his chest heaving, and covered his face with his hand.
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More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-alcaraz-tops-sinner-at-250-a-m-latest-us-open-finish-ever/ | 2022-09-09T01:01:22Z |
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After one and a half years of disruptive learning, nearly 100% of Prek-12 students returned to school full time by the third quarter of 2021.
That's one of the findings of SIMBA's just-published report PreK-12 Enrollment and Demographics 2022-2023, which examines data, trends, and outlook for students enrolled in public and private schools in the US. Along with broader enrollment and demographic trends, the report identifies how COVID has impacted enrollment, and other key drivers.
For example, digital and online learning, which surged during the pandemic, continues to grow and play a major role in US schools, and is spurring the federal government to ensure uninterrupted internet connections. The FCC is pushing for 1Mbps per student bandwidth goal; as of late 2021 59% of districts or 18.8 million students and 7,675 school districts met or exceeded that goal. This focus on online and digital learning also is necessitating a corresponding increase in the availability and use of digital learning materials.
The report also identifies the total numbers of enrolled students and schools. In the 2020-2021 school year, there were 19,254 public school districts and 98,609 public schools. California has the highest number with 10,328 public school, followed by Texas with 9,002 and then New York with 4,807. Enrollment in public elementary and secondary schools trended up from 47.2 million in 2020 to 50.6 million in 2021, a 7.3% increase. That growth has been driven by increasing birth rates, immigration and expanding access to prekindergarten. The report also reveals that total public school enrollment is expected to increase at a slower rate through fall 2030.
Changes in enrollment of certain types of schools are also examined. For example, homeschooling, charter schools and virtual schools all reported enrollment increases during the pandemic. Charter schools in particular continue to grow rapidly: in 2020-2021 there were 7,644 charter schools serving 3.5 million students; in 2019-2020 there were 7,547 charter schools serving 3.4 million students. This increase is a continuation of a larger trend: in 2000 there were 1,993 charter schools serving just 448,000 students.
Overall, though private school enrollment dropped from a total of 11.6% of students in 2000 down to 10.1% in 2019, (representing 5.7 million students; remaining the same number as it was in 2018). Other trends include a declining enrollment in Catholic schools, and an increasing support for the notion of school choice.
Simba's new report identifies other trends as well of importance to those serving the educational market. For example, the study found that the growth in ELL (English Language Learners) was growing with 5.1 million students in the 2019-2020 school year. Overall graduation rates recently increased as well.
Some negative trends are also surfaced in the report. One is the problem of dropping out or disenrollment, notably highest in preschool and kindergarten, which has created long lasting serious fiscal consequences for schools. The report also notes that efforts to provide universal PreK is moving slowly, declining in the 2019-2020 to 2020-2021 years in nearly every state. Furthermore, socioeconomic gaps have widened as students who did not have access to computers, reliable connectivity, and productive instruction fell further behind their better-situated schoolmates. The report notes that these factors might stimulate the market for products that can remediate learning gaps and address standards across multiple grade levels as traditional schooling resumes
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s top schools official was fined $100 after she pleaded no contest to a citation alleging she illegally passed a stopped school bus while children were boarding.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen on Wednesday entered the plea meaning that she did not not admit guilt but was not contesting the charge, according to Helena Municipal Court records.
Arntzen was cited last week for illegally passing the bus in a residential subdivision on the morning of May 19.
She said she does not recall the incident, but the East Helena Public Schools bus driver recognized her and wrote down the license plate of the pickup truck that passed the bus, according to police reports. The school district also gave Helena police two photos from the school bus video camera showing the incident.
Helena Municipal Court Judge Anne Peterson suspended $400 of the $500 fine and ordered that Arntzen could have the citation removed from her driving record if she has no traffic violations over the next two months, court documents said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/montana-schools-chief-fined-100-in-school-bus-passing-case/ | 2022-06-02T16:50:21Z |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a quick and easy way to find the opening on a beverage cup lid at night or during the early morning hours," said an inventor, from Fairhaven, Mass., "so I invented the FLUORESCENT COFFEE CUP/ LID. My design would eliminate the hassle of turning the cup in order to find the lid opening."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved design for a beverage cup lid. In doing so, it offers an easier way to determine the position of the lid's opening at night or in dimly lit areas. As a result, it could help to prevent spills. The invention features an eye-catching design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, food and beverage establishments, travelers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BEC-169, 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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Arizona man pokes fun at political signs by putting up signs of his own
CHANDLER, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) - Some political signs have photos. Others have catchy slogans with big, bold promises. However, there’s one sign in Chandler that is a bit more subtle.
Tyler Watson doesn’t want your vote; he’s just crossing his arms like the sign says. The 25-year-old has no interest in politics but decided to put up a sign of his own. “I was thinking about what a politician’s sign would look like,” said Watson.
Watson is like many Arizonans who are tired of seeing all the political signs on every street corner, so the minor league baseball pitcher decided to have a little fun, Arizona’s Family reported. Last month, he put up his first sign at the intersection of Ocotillo and McQueen roads in Chandler.
Watson did it to see if his friends would notice and poke fun at the other signs around town. “It looks endearing to me,” said Watson. “He looks like he is trying his best and proud of the sign. It’s just so funny to me. The only context is what’s literally happening; he’s crossing his arms.”
The political prankster had no idea his fun little stunt would create such a buzz on social media, leading to an outpouring of support and encouragement to put up more signs. Watson is now selling his signs for $15 and T-shirts that say “Write in Watson.”
The demand has been so overwhelming that Watson created his own website and is now donating all of the money he makes from selling the shirts and signs to charity.
“I have a lot of joy in just seeing them enjoy my joke as much as I enjoy it,” said Watson. “It’s really making me happy to see so many people are laughing with me about it and think its fun.”
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SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors in shares of IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT).
Investors who shares of IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) have certain options and there are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: June 21, 2022. Those NYSE: IRNT investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.
On April 22, 2022, a lawsuit was filed against IronNet, Inc. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants made materially false and misleading statements and failed to disclose known adverse facts about IronNet's business, operations, and prospects, including that the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects, that the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly-issued FY 2022 financial guidance, that the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading, and that as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
Those who purchased IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) shares should contact the Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California and VANCOUVER, Canada, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - ESSA Pharma Inc. ("ESSA", or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EPIX), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for the treatment of prostate cancer, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2022. All references to "$" in this release refer to United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
"It is a busy and important time for ESSA as we advance our lead candidate for the treatment of prostate cancer, EPI-7386, into the dose expansion phase of the single agent trial, dose the second cohort of patients in the Company-sponsored combination trial with enzalutamide, and plan to initiate additional trials of EPI-7386 in earlier-line patients," stated David Parkinson, M.D., President and CEO of ESSA. "During this past quarter, we were pleased to report clinical results from the Phase 1a dose escalation study demonstrating that EPI-7386 was safe and well-tolerated at all dose levels tested and that tumor volume decreases were observed in a subgroup of patients with measurable disease who were on therapy for more than 12 weeks. We also shared preliminary results from the first cohort of patients in our Phase 1/2 combination trial with enzalutamide."
Clinical Highlights
EPI-7386 Monotherapy
- In June 2022, ESSA reported clinical results from the Phase 1a dose escalation study of EPI-7386 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer ("mCRPC") resistant to current standard-of-care therapies. The initial data demonstrate that EPI-7386 was well-tolerated, exhibited a favorable pharmacokinetic profile, and demonstrated initial anti-tumor activity in heavily pretreated patients. EPI-7386 was safe and well-tolerated at all dose levels and schedules tested, with no dose-limiting toxicities.
- The Phase 1b expansion study is expected to begin in the third quarter of calendar 2022; the trial is expected to enroll two dose cohorts as well as an additional cohort of patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer ("nmCRPC") who have not yet been treated with a second-generation antiandrogen in a 12-week window of opportunity study.
EPI-7386 Clinical Collaborations
- The Company has completed dosing of the first cohort of patients and is currently enrolling the second cohort of patients in the Company-sponsored Phase 1/2 study of EPI-7386 in combination with Astellas Pharma Inc.'s and Pfizer Inc.'s enzalutamide in patients with mCRPC who have not been treated with second-generation antiandrogens. In June 2022, the Company reported preliminary results from the first cohort suggesting that the drugs can be combined safely and result in active drug levels of both EPI-7386 and enzalutamide.
- Janssen Research and Development LLC continues to enroll patients in the Phase 1/2 trial of EPI-7386 in combination with apalutamide or abiraterone acetate plus prednisone in earlier line mCRPC patients.
- The Bayer-led Phase 1/2 trial will evaluate EPI-7386 in combination with darolutamide in earlier line mCRPC patients.
- The Company expects to initiate a Phase 2 investigator-sponsored neoadjuvant study to evaluate darolutamide compared to EPI-7386 + darolutamide in patients undergoing prostatectomy for high-risk localized prostate cancer by year-end.
Summary Financial Results
- Net Loss. ESSA recorded a net loss of $8.8 million ($0.20 loss per common share based on 44,059,700 weighted average common shares outstanding) for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net loss of $8.8 million ($0.21 loss per common share based on 41,018,024 weighted average common shares outstanding) for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the quarter ended June 30, 2022, this included non-cash share-based payments of $1.6 million compared to $2.8 million for the comparable period in 2021, recognized for stock options granted and vesting.
- Research and Development ("R&D") expenditures. R&D expenditures for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were $6.4 million compared to $6.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and included non-cash costs related to share-based payments ($872,531 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021). The increase in R&D expenditures for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022 was primarily related to preclinical and clinical data analysis associated with the Phase 1a clinical study.
- General and administration ("G&A") expenditures. G&A expenditures for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 were $2.9 million compared to $3.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and included non-cash costs related to share-based payments of $718,469 for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1.5 million for the comparable period in 2021. The decreased expenditure is the result of decreased professional fees from collaboration contracts in the prior period and decreased non-cash share-based payments.
Liquidity and Outstanding Share Capital
At June 30, 2022, the Company had available cash reserves and short-term investments of $174.6 million reflecting the gross proceeds of the February 2021 financing of approximately $150.0 million and July 2020 financing of $48.9 million, less operating expenses in the intervening period. The Company's cash position is expected to be sufficient to fund current and planned operations through 2024.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had 44,073,076 common shares issued and outstanding.
In addition, as of June 30, 2022 there were 3,234,750 common shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants and broker warrants. This includes 2,920,000 prefunded warrants at an exercise price of $0.0001, and 314,750 warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $49.69. There were 7,852,061 common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options at a weighted-average exercise price of $5.15 per common share.
About EPI-7386
EPI-7386 is an investigational, highly-selective, oral, small molecule inhibitor of the N-terminal domain of the androgen receptor. EPI-7386 is currently being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT04421222) in men with CRPC and mCRPC whose tumors have progressed on current standard-of-care therapies. The Phase 1 clinical trial of EPI-7386 began in calendar Q3 of 2020 following FDA allowance of ESSA's Investigational New Drug application and Health Canada acceptance. The Phase 1b component of the study comprises two cohorts enrolling in parallel. Cohort A - a dose expansion study of EPI-7386 to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic, and preliminary anti-tumor activity and Cohort B – a window of opportunity study with clinical endpoints to assess the anti-tumor activity in nmCRPC patients unperturbed by previous second generation anti-androgen therapies or chemotherapy. EPI-7386 is also being studied in earlier line mCRPC patients in Phase 1/2 trials in combination with enzalutamide, apalutamide and abiraterone acetate with prednisone. The U.S. FDA has granted Fast Track designation to EPI-7386 for the treatment of adult male patients with mCRPC resistant to standard-of-care treatment. ESSA retains all rights to EPI-7386 worldwide.
About ESSA Pharma Inc.
ESSA is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel and proprietary therapies for the treatment of patients with prostate cancer. For more information, please visit www.essapharma.com and follow us on Twitter under @ESSAPharma.
Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
This release contains certain information which, as presented, constitutes "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and/or applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information involves statements that relate to future events and often addresses expected future business and financial performance, containing words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", and "intend", statements that an action or event "may", "might", "could", "should", or "will" be taken or occur, or other similar expressions and includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding, the results of the initial clinical data, including the favorable pharmaceutical properties of EPI-7386, the expected commencement and timing of the Phase 1b study, the nature of the Phase 1/2 trial, the potential clinical benefit of EPI-7386 in combination with approved second-generation antiandrogens and the Company's expected cash runway.
Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of ESSA to control or predict, and which may cause ESSA's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby. Such statements reflect ESSA's current views with respect to future events, are subject to risks and uncertainties and are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by ESSA as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant medical, scientific, business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. In making forward looking statements, ESSA may make various material assumptions, including but not limited to (i) the accuracy of ESSA's financial projections; (ii) obtaining positive results of clinical trials; (iii) obtaining necessary regulatory approvals; and (iv) general business, market and economic conditions.
Forward-looking information is developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein and in ESSA's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q dated August 4, 2022 under the heading "Risk Factors", a copy of which is available on ESSA's profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com, and as otherwise disclosed from time to time on ESSA's EDGAR and SEDAR profiles. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and ESSA undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as may be required by applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements.
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Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall
(AP) - Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron relatives — a key step toward opening a fall booster campaign.
The Food and Drug Administration ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5 that are better than ever at dodging immunity from earlier vaccination or infection.
If the FDA quickly clears the combo shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech, boosters could be offered within weeks. The U.S. has a contract to buy 105 million of the updated Pfizer doses as soon as health authorities greenlight them, and the company said doses are ready to ship.
Moderna is expected to file a similar application soon, and the U.S. has a contract to buy 66 million doses of its updated vaccine.
“It’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots. It’s designed for the virus that’s out there,” White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said last week.
For now at least. BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and much of the world. There’s no way to know if it still will be a threat this winter -- or if another mutant will have replaced it.
The news comes after Britain a week ago became the first in the world to authorize a different update to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines -- shots that add protection against the original omicron that struck last winter.
The U.S. opted not to use that earlier tweak to the vaccine -- setting up a fall where different countries will be using different versions of booster shots to rev up protection against another possible winter surge.
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LeanDNA is a leader in synchronizing priorities and execution across supply chain
AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanDNA, a leading cloud solution for supply chain execution, today announced the appointment of Jim Kanir as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Kanir's decades of experience leading sales teams and revenue strategies for enterprise software companies will support the company's mission to unlock sustainable and resilient supply chain practices that improve manufacturing output and productivity. Kanir will drive the go-to-market strategy, reporting to CEO Richard Lebovitz.
"Jim has demonstrated his value in accelerating growth for Zycus and Coupa, two leaders in enterprise software for the supply chain," said Richard Lebovitz, CEO of LeanDNA. "He is a strong leader who understands the huge market opportunity for LeanDNA to improve supply chain resilience."
Most recently, Kanir was Vice President of Sales for Zycus, the global leader in cognitive procurement software. Zycus includes an AI function that takes over tactical tasks and empowers procurement officers to focus on strategy. He was also CRO for ConnXus (acquired by Coupa), a supplier relationship management platform that simplifies the complexities of global supply chains.
"LeanDNA solves a targeted problem that is needed by every global company with a complex supply chain," said Kanir. "Supply chain leaders are under constant pressure to reduce inventory, manage shortages, and deliver to their customers. The digital transformation provided by LeanDNA empowers them to be agile enough to execute manufacturing plans amidst volatile demand and supply conditions."
About LeanDNA
LeanDNA is the leading provider in supply chain execution. This cloud-based platform synchronizes execution across the supply chain, empowering manufacturers to prioritize and collaborate to resolve critical material shortages and excesses. LeanDNA improves on-time delivery, productivity, and working capital; customers report an average 14% inventory reduction, 32% shortage reduction, and 18% improvement in on-time delivery in the first year. Learn more at leandna.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Woof! It’s National Spoil Your Dog Day on Wednesday, August 10! So, North Texans and beyond get off your butts and take that dog of yours on an insanely amazing walk followed by some of the best of treats for the best fur buddy in your life.
NationalToday says, “It might be a sickness but we’re stupid in love with our dogs! National Spoil Your Dog Day on August 10, encourages us to buy that $25 “indestructible” toy that we’ve been swearing up and down we would never buy. Granted, dogs can be a little needy but during times when it seems nobody loves us —they always do.”
Whatever kind of dog you have, big, medium, small, energetic, lazy, drooly, goofy, smart, sleepy, they deserve to be treated. Don’t you think? We do, and that’s why we checked out Yelp’s list of the best dog cakes to buy for your fur-baby around Dallas!
- Lucky Dog Barkery
- The Upper Paw – Deep Ellum
- Homegrown Hounds
- Three Dog Bakery
- Uptown Pup
- Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – Plano
- R&B Dog Bakery
- Furbabies Bakery
- The Pooch Patio
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Employers post record 11.5 million job openings in March
By PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March, meaning the United States now has an unprecedented two job openings for every person who is unemployed.
The latest data released Tuesday by the the Bureau of Labor Statistics further reveals an extraordinarily tight labor market that has emboldened millions of Americans to seek better paying jobs, while also contributing to the biggest inflation surge in four decades.
A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March — a sign that they are confident they can find better pay or improved working conditions elsewhere.
Layoffs, which has been running around 1.8 million a month before the pandemic hit the economy in early 2020, ticked up to 1.4 million in March from 1.35 million in February.
The U.S. job market is on a hot streak. Employers have added an average of more than 540,000 jobs a month for the past year. The Labor Department is expected to report Friday that the economy generated another 400,000 new jobs in April, according to a survey by the data firm FactSet. That would mark an unprecedented 12th straight month that hiring has come in at 400,000 or more.
The U.S. economy and job market roared back with unexpected strength from 2020’s brief but devastating coronavirus recession, fueled by massive government spending and super-low interested rates engineered by the Federal Reserve.
Caught off guard by the sudden rebound in consumer demand, companies scrambled to hire workers and stock their shelves. They were forced to raise wages, and factories, ports and freight yards were overwhelmed with traffic. The result has been shipping delays and higher prices.
In March, consumer prices rose 8.5% from a year earlier — the hottest inflation since 1981.
Where things go from here is uncertain. The Fed is raising short-term interest rates to combat inflation. The COVID-19 stimulus from the federal government is gone. And the war in Ukraine has clouded the economic outlook.
Despite strong hiring, the United States is still 1.6 million short of the jobs it had in February 2020, just before the coronavirus hit the economy; and that shortfall does not take into account the additional jobs that should have been added by a growing population.
For now anyway, the job market looks strong.
“Employees have strong job security and confidence in their ability to find new work,” said Nick Bunker, director of economic research at the Indeed Hiring Lab. “The labor market is still very much a job seeker’s market. Something dramatic will have to happen for this to change anytime soon.” | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/03/employers-post-record-11-5-million-job-openings-in-march/ | 2022-05-03T16:31:58Z |
BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David H. Long will retire at the end of 2022 and serve as the company's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. The organization's Board of Directors appointed Timothy M. Sweeney Chief Executive Officer effective January 2023. He also becomes a member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.
Long has been at Liberty Mutual for 37 years, becoming President in 2010, Chief Executive Officer in 2011 and Chairman in 2013. Under his leadership as CEO, Liberty Mutual has grown to the sixth-largest global property and casualty (P&C) insurer and has been recognized with numerous awards for its philanthropic, workplace culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Long's notable contributions include:
- Building strong financial growth and stability, including $156 billion of assets (+33%), $39.8 billion in capital (+78%) and $48.2 billion (+39%) in revenues.
- Strategically positioning the company in key markets with major acquisitions, including Ironshore, AmTrust Financial Services, State Auto Group and AmGeneral, which the company announced its application for regulatory approval to acquire in 2021.
- Focusing on key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) transformation by creating the Offices of DEI and Sustainability, launching the annual ESG report and announcing DEI representation goals.
- Improving the lives of the community's most vulnerable through nearly $600 million in total giving; the creation of Liberty Torchbearers with a record 75% employee giving/service participation rate supporting more than 12,000 non-profit organizations; and a four-fold increase in charitable giving through the Liberty Mutual Foundation to an annual distribution of $50 million.
"Liberty Mutual has been a part of my life for nearly four decades. The company has experienced significant change, challenges and transformation over the years, and I'm fortunate to have been a part of it all," said Long. "Tim is an outstanding leader who will continue to drive the organization forward, harnessing the strength of our global organization. I'm extremely grateful to our employees as they are what makes this an exceptional place to work by doing what's right for our customers, partners, communities and each other."
"David has shaped Liberty Mutual into a world-class P&C provider that is stronger than ever and will be there for its customers into the future," said the company's Lead Director Bill Van Faasen. "He's driven immense growth for the organization while prioritizing the company's identity and values. David believes in putting people first and leading with empathy and transparency, and the Board thanks him for his dedication to the company. We have tremendous confidence in Tim and know he will continue to lead Liberty Mutual forward."
Outside of Liberty Mutual, Long serves on the Board of Directors of multiple organizations, including Eversource Energy, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, Tamarack Technologies, Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he also acts as Chairman for its annual Aspire gala fundraiser to benefit children and young adults on the autism spectrum. He also serves on the MIT President's CEO Advisory Board and is Chair of the Board of Trustees for his alma mater Hartwick College. In recognition of his philanthropic leadership, he was honored by the Boston-based USS Constitution Museum and Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a non-profit that services homeless and high-risk youth and is supported by the Liberty Mutual Foundation.
Sweeney becomes the 10th CEO in Liberty Mutual's 110-year history and has been at the company for nearly 30 years. He was appointed President in 2021, overseeing the organization's three business units -- Global Risk Solutions, Global Retail Markets (GRM) and Liberty Mutual Investments. Sweeney previously served in a variety of senior leadership positions, including President, in GRM -- the company's global personal and small commercial insurance division.
"It is truly an honor to succeed David and lead this incredible company of 47,000 global employees -- each of whom brings their full commitment to deliver for our customers every day," said Sweeney. "I'm grateful to David, the Board and the entire Liberty Mutual community for their confidence and support. I look forward to continue building on our great success as we begin this next chapter of the company's future together."
Sweeney, who is based in Boston, is passionate about DEI and is the co-executive sponsor of Liberty Mutual's Employee Resource Group focused on people with disabilities and those who are caregivers, family members and allies. He is also on the Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc., the Massachusetts General Hospital annual Aspire gala fundraiser, as well as the Executive Committee of the Board of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable. Sweeney holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Harvard University and is a graduate of Lowell High School in Lowell, Massachusetts.
About Liberty Mutual Insurance
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.
In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the sixth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2021 gross written premium. We also rank 78th on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2021 revenue. As of December 31, 2021, we had $48.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue.
We employ over 47,000 people in 29 countries and economies around the world. We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property.
For more information, visit www.libertymutualinsurance.com.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhibrx, Inc. (Nasdaq: INBX), a biotechnology company with four clinical programs in development and a strong emerging pipeline, today announced that the European Commission ("EC"), based on a positive opinion issued by the European Medicines Agency ("EMA"), has granted orphan medicinal product designation to INBRX-109 for the treatment of chondrosarcoma.
"We are highly optimistic about the potential of INBRX-109 in chondrosarcoma to address a high unmet medical need," said Inhibrx Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lappe. "The positive opinion issued by the EMA is excellent news and acknowledges the potential of INBRX-109 as a treatment for patients throughout Europe who suffer from this debilitating, rare condition."
The EC grants orphan designation to drugs and biologics intended for the safe and effective treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of a disease that is life-threatening or chronically debilitating impacting fewer than five in 10,000 patients in the European Union ("EU"). Orphan drug designation in the EU can provide certain benefits, including reduced regulatory fees, clinical protocol assistance and the potential for up to ten years of market exclusivity following regulatory approval.
About Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is an orphan bone cancer with approximately 2,800 new patients diagnosed annually in the United States and the EU. There are currently no therapeutics approved for the treatment of chondrosarcoma.
About INBRX-109
INBRX-109 is a precision-engineered, tetravalent death receptor 5 (DR5) agonist antibody designed to exploit the tumor-biased cell death induced by DR5 activation.
In 2021, the FDA granted Fast Track designation to INBRX-109 for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic conventional chondrosarcoma and orphan-drug designation to INBRX-109 for chondrosarcoma in the United States.
In June 2021, Inhibrx initiated a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, potential registration-enabling Phase 2 trial of INBRX-109 in conventional chondrosarcoma, which is currently ongoing.
In November 2021, Inhibrx provided updated results from its ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of INBRX-109 in patients with conventional chondrosarcoma. Preliminary disease control was observed in 16 of the 18 evaluable patients (89%) measured by RECISTv1.1, with two of the 18 achieving partial responses (11%). Based on preliminary results of the ongoing Phase 1 trial at that time, the median progression-free survival (PFS) was 7.4 months, and the median overall survival had not been reached. Three patients had exceeded 61 weeks on treatment with INBRX-109, with 77 weeks being the longest duration of stable disease observed at that time.
About Inhibrx, Inc.
Inhibrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a broad pipeline of novel biologic therapeutic candidates in oncology and orphan diseases. Inhibrx utilizes diverse methods of protein engineering to address the specific requirements of complex target and disease biology, including its proprietary sdAb platform. Inhibrx has collaborations with 2seventy bio (formerly bluebird bio), Bristol-Myers Squibb and Chiesi. For more information, please visit www.inhibrx.com.
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Inhibrx cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on Inhibrx's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Inhibrx's and its investigators' judgments and beliefs regarding the strength of Inhibrx's pipeline, any future potential or observed to date safety and efficacy of its therapeutic candidate, INBRX-109, discussions with and beliefs regarding future action by the FDA or EMA, and statements and beliefs regarding the clinical development of INBRX-109 including statements indicating that the Phase 2 trial is registration-enabling, potential benefits of the orphan drug-designation and any presumption of positive results from Phase 1 clinical trials. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Inhibrx's business, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties regarding: the initiation, timing, progress and results of its preclinical studies and clinical trials, and its research and development programs; its ability to advance therapeutic candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical trials; its interpretation of initial, interim or preliminary data from its clinical trials, including interpretations regarding disease control and disease response; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; the successful commercialization of its therapeutic candidates, if approved; the pricing, coverage and reimbursement of its therapeutic candidates, if approved; its ability to utilize its technology platform to generate and advance additional therapeutic candidates; the implementation of its business model and strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; its ability to successfully manufacture therapeutic candidates for clinical trials and commercial use, if approved; its ability to contract with third-party suppliers and manufacturers and their ability to perform adequately; the scope of protection it is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates; its ability to enter into strategic partnerships and the potential benefits of these partnerships; its estimates regarding expenses, capital requirements and needs for additional financing and financial performance; its expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business; and other risks described from time to time in the "Risk Factors" section of its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including those described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022, as well as its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and supplemented from time to time by its Current Reports on Form 8-K. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Inhibrx undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by Inhibrx. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates.
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CLACKAMAS, Ore., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Mama Organics, a brand with a mission to Do No Harm to people or the planet, is now Certified Plastic Neutral. The company has partnered with rePurpose Global to fund the recovery of as much nature-bound plastic waste as it uses across its packaging and distribution. This bold commitment by Earth Mama Organics is enabling the removal of over 88,000 lbs. of plastic waste otherwise landfilled, burned, or flushed into the oceans every year.
Through its partnership with rePurpose Global, a coalition of conscious consumers and companies dedicated to reducing waste, the company calculates all the plastic used in Earth Mama's products and operations. We then fund the ethical recovery and processing of an equal amount of plastic waste from our environment. Even better—rePurpose Global focuses on removing "low-value" plastic waste in its calculations, like candy bar wrappers, snack bags, etc., since these plastics are most likely to end up in the environment.
Earth Mama's Plastic Neutral funds help to support Project Sada Shakti in Bangalore, India which recovers an equal amount of plastic waste from the local landscape, while providing waste workers with a livable wage and a dignified working environment. Combined with all the other projects, rePurpose Global community is able to remove over 11 million pounds of plastic waste from the environment annually, and empower 10,000+ marginalized waste workers across the globe.
As a prominent player in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector, Earth Mama recognizes the grave threat that plastic pollution poses to the future of our planet. "We have seen the devastating amount of waste generated every day by our industry, so to us, the urgency of this crisis was impossible to ignore. Our planet needs us and Earth Mama is taking strong strides to do our part." said Earth Mama founder and CEO Melinda Olson. "Our mission has always been to offer our customers safe and effective products while creating a deep impact on society. We truly believe in the power of brands to affect long-lasting change," said Olson.
"Environmental protection is at the core of Earth Mama Organics. It's so refreshing to see them push the boundaries on tackling the plastic waste problem. Forward-thinking brands like Earth Mama are the need of the hour. We hope this pioneering move pushes more brands to take responsibility for their own plastic waste," said Aditya Siroya, co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of rePurpose Global.
About Earth Mama Organics: Trusted by mamas and their families worldwide, Earth Mama Organics manufactures obsessively clean herbal care For Everyone and Their Mother™. Founded in 2002 by a nurse and herbalist, Earth Mama combines generations of women's wisdom, traditional herbal remedies, and evidence-based research to formulate certified organic herbal teas, castile-based soaps, healing balms, lotions, deodorants, and sunscreens.
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Transformative combination creates a new leader to accelerate the mainstream adoption of digital accessibility
ARLINGTON, Va. and TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Level Access—the trusted provider of enterprise digital accessibility solutions and eSSENTIAL Accessibility—the pioneer of Accessibility-as-a-Service—jointly announced today the completion of their merger. The two companies will combine to create a premier platform for end-to-end digital accessibility management, transforming the industry and accelerating the adoption of digital accessibility.
"We're thrilled to join forces with eSSENTIAL Accessibility and define the future of digital accessibility as it becomes a mainstream priority for more organizations," said Tim Springer, Founder and CEO of Level Access, named CEO of the combined company. "With this merger, we will accelerate our pace of innovation, delivering a powerful new solution that will help organizations achieve and maintain digital accessibility, and will scale with them over time."
"In our digitally driven world, online engagement is more important than ever, making equal access to digital experiences a fundamental human right," said Mark Steele, Co-Founder and CEO of eSSENTIAL Accessibility. Steele has been named President of the combined company. "For this reason, more organizations are committing to, and investing in digital accessibility. And whether they've never prioritized it, or have struggled with sustainable results, our combined company will provide the premier solution to support a long-term accessibility program."
People with disabilities make up the world's largest minority group, representing more than one billion people globally. Digital accessibility supports an organization's commitment to inclusion, as well as its compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Globally, an increasing number of laws and regulations have been enacted or applied to the enforcement of digital accessibility. In the United States the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is often applied to websites, mobile apps, and other digital experiences. An ever-increasing number of lawsuits and ADA legal demand letters are being sent to organizations that do not comply.
For these reasons, enterprises are now incorporating digital accessibility as part of their Governance, Reporting and Compliance (GRC) initiatives and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. The newly combined company will be perfectly positioned to support this shift in prioritization.
"Changing market trends have driven digital accessibility to the mainstream. Our investment in the combined Level Access and eSSENTIAL Accessibility is based on this sector's strong growth prospects and the opportunity we believe this talented team has to meet customer demand through an enterprise-grade solution," said Ben Pederson, Director on the technology growth team at KKR, the lead investor in the merged organization.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility's and Level Access's largest outside investors KKR and JMI Equity, respectively, will continue to support the growth of the combined company. KKR's investment is through its technology growth fund.
To read more about the strategic merger, visit https://www.levelaccess.com/essential-accessibility-and-level-access-finalize-merger and https://www.essentialaccessibility.com/blog/essential-accessibility-and-level-access-finalize-merger.
Level Access has an unparalleled history in helping customers achieve and maintain compliance with the full scope of accessible technology regulations and standards including the ADA, WCAG, CVAA, AODA, EU directives on digital accessibility, and Section 508. Delivered through a comprehensive suite of software, consulting services, and training solutions, the company's solutions ensure customer's web, desktop, mobile, and electronic document systems are accessible to everyone. Level Access is endorsed by the American Banking Association, is a multi-year repeat winner on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing companies and is the only available FedRAMP authorized accessibility management platform. CEO Tim Springer was named a White House "Champion of Change" in 2014. Learn more at www.levelaccess.com.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility is the smarter way to digital accessibility and legal compliance. As the leading Accessibility-as-a-Service platform, it enables brands to empower people by helping them deliver inclusive web, mobile, and product experiences that comply with global regulations and ensure that people of all abilities have equal access. Learn more at www.essentialaccessibility.com.
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR's website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
JMI Equity is a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies. Founded in 1992, JMI has invested in over 170 businesses in its target markets, successfully completed over 110 exits, and raised more than $6 billion of committed capital. JMI partners with exceptional management teams to help build their companies into industry leaders. For more information, visit www.jmi.com.
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If you saw a shooting star last night, it might have been from the Lyrid meteor shower -- a collection of bright and fast meteors that reached its peak overnight. For those who missed the exciting moment, we have good news! You may have an opportunity to catch an even better glimpse of the meteor shower later this evening!
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1. Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say they have identified mass graves outside the city of Mariupol, which they say adds to mounting proof of Russian war crimes. New satellite images appear to show more than 200 new graves at a site on the northwestern edge of Manhush, a town about 12 miles to the west of Mariupol. CNN cannot independently verify claims Russians have disposed of bodies in mass graves at that location. However, journalists on the ground have documented the hasty burial of civilians in the city, and images have surfaced on social media showing bodies apparently left for collection. This comes as an estimated 100,000 people remain trapped in Mariupol, which has been under siege since it was surrounded by Russian forces on March 1.
2. Immigration
More than 20 states have asked a judge to immediately block the Biden administration from repealing Title 42, a Trump-era pandemic restriction which allows authorities to turn away migrants at the US southern border. Despite pushback from both Democrats and Republicans, the Biden administration is on track to end the restriction on May 23 -- which is expected to result in a surge of migrants at the border. Earlier this month, Arizona, Louisiana and Missouri filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's decision to end Title 42. Later, more than a dozen states, mostly GOP-led, joined the lawsuit. Separately, a few hundred migrants who have been waiting in Reynosa, Mexico, for the end of Title 42 were allowed to seek asylum this week, sources on the ground told CNN.
3. Disney
The Florida legislature passed a bill yesterday that would eliminate the unique legal status that allows Disney to operate as an independent government around its Orlando-area theme parks. The move comes as Florida's Republican-led government has taken aim at Disney -- the largest single-site employer in the state -- for its objection to legislation that prohibits certain classroom discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill, which would dissolve the special district on June 1, previously allowed Disney to manage land within its boundaries and provide its own public services, such as firefighting and police. There are also tax advantages for Disney in the arrangement. President Joe Biden criticized the Republican Party yesterday over its confrontation with Disney, suggesting the "far right has taken over the party."
4. Coronavirus
Three major US airlines announced yesterday they will let some passengers banned for mask violations back on their flights. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines said they will allow passengers back on their flight rosters on a case-by-case basis. The decision was sparked by rulings and countermoves this week on the federal mask mandate for public transportation. After a federal judge struck down the mask mandate on Monday, the Justice Department filed an appeal to bring mask requirements back inside airplanes and other public transportation methods. But with the mandate no longer in effect, at least temporarily, many US airlines have already dropped their mask requirements for the foreseeable future.
5. CNN+
CNN+, the streaming service that was hyped as one of the most significant developments in the history of CNN, will shut down on April 30, just one month after it launched. CNN+ customers "will receive prorated refunds of subscription fees," the company said. The decision was made by new management after CNN's former parent company, WarnerMedia, merged with Discovery to form Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this month.
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IN MEMORIAM
Robert Morse, a Broadway star best known to TV viewers as "Mad Men" boss Bertram Cooper, has died. He was 90. His friend, the screenwriter Larry Karaszewski, and Morse's son Charlie confirmed his death on Twitter and to CNN affiliate KABC, respectively. A beloved stage actor with two Tony Awards and a handful of Emmy nominations (plus a win), Morse's career spanned more than 60 years.
TODAY'S NUMBER
$130 million
That's the total amount being sought in claims filed against the FBI by 13 sexual assault victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, according to a filing Thursday. The filing targets the FBI's Indianapolis and Los Angeles field offices specifically for failing to act properly on sexual abuse allegations against Nassar, who sexually abused girls for decades.
TODAY'S QUOTE
"One death by suicide is one too many."
-- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, on the Navy opening an investigation into the command climate and culture on board an aircraft carrier following the deaths of seven sailors in the last 12 months, including four by suicide, according to the Navy. As of today, there have been 18 suicides this year among active-duty Navy members.
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Jumping to Earth from Space
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AMHERST, Mass. (StudyFinds.org) – Charges of racism seem to get thrown around quite often these days, whether they’re true or not. Now, a new study is suggesting one factor in particular can determine whether someone holds racist or prejudice attitudes — their belief in the theory of evolution.
Researchers from the United States and Israel say they’ve found a link between people who don’t believe in the theory of evolution and higher levels of prejudice, racist, and discriminatory behavior towards people from other backgrounds.
In the U.S., study authors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst say the link led to more discriminatory behavior towards Blacks, immigrants, and the LGBTQ community. In the Middle East, Israeli researchers found a person’s disbelief in evolution made it less likely that they would support peace between Arabs, Jews, and Palestinians.
This link also crossed over political and religious lines, showing that evolution is a universal topic which influences how people from all backgrounds relate to each other.
“Regardless of whether one considers religion an important part of their life, belief in evolution relates to less prejudice independently from belief, or lack thereof, in God or any particular religion,” says lead author and UMass Amherst Ph.D. candidate Stylianos Syropoulos in a university release.
“This whole effect and pattern seems to be present in all major political systems. It’s very much a human phenomenon, no matter where you are in the world,” adds senior author Bernhard Leidner, associate professor of social psychology.
Does evolution bring everyone together?
Researchers started with a theory that believing in Charles Darwin’s 19th century theory of evolution increases a person’s identification with the rest of humanity. Simply put, they would relate to other people better through their common ancestry and this would lead to less prejudicial attitudes.
“People who perceive themselves as more similar to animals are also people who tend to have more pro-social or positive attitudes toward outgroup members or people from stigmatized and marginalized backgrounds,” Syropoulos explains. “In this investigation, we were interested in examining whether belief in evolution would also act in a similar way, because it would reinforce this belief that we are more similar to animals.”
To test this, the international team conducted eight studies in different areas of the world, using data from the American General Social Survey (GSS), the Pew Research Center, and three online crowdsourced samples during their investigation. Researchers accounted for several factors including education, political affiliation, religious beliefs, cultural identity, and scientific knowledge.
“We found the same results each time, which is basically that believing in evolution relates to less prejudice, regardless of the group you’re in, and controlling for all of these alternative explanations,” Syropoulos reports.
Darwin’s theory does not promote racism
Contrary to claims that the theory of evolution actually promotes racism and homophobia, the researchers found the exact opposite is true. Researchers explain that Darwin’s phrase “survival of the fittest” — referring to the process of natural selection — has often been looked at in a negative context.
“There have been theoretical accounts that predict the opposite of what we found, so it was exciting for us to show that this actually is not the case, that the opposite is true and that belief in evolution seems to have pretty positive effects,” Leidner says.
While it’s difficult to paint everyone with the same brush when it comes to their personal beliefs about science and other controversial topics, the team found consistent results across several continents and among people from vastly different cultures.
In the Islamic world, study authors found that people who believed in evolution harbored fewer prejudice attitudes towards Christians and Jews. In Eastern Europe, Orthodox Christians were more accepting of gypsies, Jews, and Muslims if they accepted evolution as fact.
Syropoulos suggests that the belief in evolution expands a person’s “moral circle,” and leads them to believe that “we have more in common than things that are different.”
The study is published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. | https://cw33.com/news/does-questioning-the-theory-of-evolution-mean-youre-racist-study-suggests-it-does/ | 2022-04-11T13:43:05Z |
Defendants include Olin Corp., Dow Chemical
PLAQUEMINE, La., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An Iberville Parish resident who was hospitalized with severe chemical exposure reactions has filed the first injury lawsuit relating to a chlorine gas leak on April 18, 2022. The lawsuit is against the owners and operators of the Olin Chlor Alkali plant at the Dow Chemical facility in Plaquemine, located 15 miles south of downtown Baton Rouge.
The lawsuit, filed today in the 18th District Court in Iberville Parish, alleges that Brandi Spriggs was injured when a compressor at the facility caught fire, releasing dangerous levels of toxic chlorine gas across nearby neighborhoods. Local officials later issued shelter-in-place orders to residents after the leak was reported, but Ms. Spriggs had already been exposed, according to the lawsuit.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists chlorine as "severely irritating on contact with moist tissues such as the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. At high exposure levels, irritation of the upper respiratory tract and accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) contribute to a sensation of choking."
In addition to Ms. Spriggs, more than 35 other nearby residents were reportedly hospitalized due to the leak.
"Storing toxic chemicals requires abiding by extensive safety and security standards that the owners of this facility were not following," says Charles Cicero, an attorney for Ms. Spriggs in the New Orleans office of the Potts Law Firm. "Not only does it appear that basic safety protocols were not followed, but there was also a significant and unacceptable delay in reporting the fire and chemical leak to law enforcement, leading to an even greater number of residents being exposed."
The April 18th leak is said to be the longest and largest chemical release at this facility. Since 2015, the plant has experienced five other chlorine leaks.
The lawsuit seeks damages on behalf of Ms. Spriggs, as well as a temporary restraining order to preserve all company documents, video and other materials related to the leak. The Potts Law Firm already represents more than 100 Plaquemine residents injured due to chemical exposure from the incident.
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AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, is excited to announce its recent support and partnership with Make-A-Wish® Central & South Texas (CSTX). Over the past few years, recreational vehicles gained rapid interest among Wish Kids and families. Make-A-Wish CSTX turned towards RVshare to help grant life-changing wishes by sharing the magic of an RV adventure. The two organizations have shared values around making lifelong memories and sharing unforgettable experiences, and will continue to work together to grant life-changing wishes.
"Since the onset of the pandemic, road trip and camper experiences have become a popular choice for our families, and RVshare stepped in to help us make these wishes an incredible experience for the whole family," said Shelby Gill, Chief Development Officer at Make-A-Wish CSTX. "From our very first conversation, the team at RVshare has been enthusiastic and determined to make RVs and road trip wishes accessible to all of our Wish Kids. We are honored to work with a company whose culture is also rooted in fostering hope and joy."
RVshare has had the incredible privilege of fulfilling wishes for children wanting to experience the thrill of an RV trip this summer. Each family is granted a rental stipend that will allow them to use it on multiple RV adventures with RV rental delivery to any desired destination. If the family doesn't want to actually drive the RV, an RVshare owner will set-up the RV for them at the campground of their choice.
"The two organizations share values around creating lifelong memories, and we are honored to be able to grant these RV travel wishes and bring families the experience of the open road, offering a moment of peace and distance from the everyday pressures at home," said RVshare's Director of Communications Maddi Bourgerie. "An RV adventure is an escape and an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy time with loved ones."
RVshare's company ethos is centered around the spirit of the open road, the spontaneous delight that awaits you on a road trip, and encourages all to explore the great outdoors through RV travel. This month, RVshare recently unveiled their new brand campaign, "Use Your Outside Voice," that perfectly captures the unbridled freedom that an RV trip can bring. As the brand continues and evolves its partnership with Make-A-Wish CSTX, fulfilling wishes together, RVshare looks forward to being a part of fueling inspiration for these children and families to tap into their sense of adventure, catching the spirit of the open road.
RVshare will continue to help grant more wishes in the future by providing families with vehicles of their choice, ranging from luxury motorhomes to family-friendly campers, delivering them to their destination of choice, and inviting them to go somewhere special and do something different.
To learn more about Make-A-Wish CSTX and how to help fulfill wishes, visit www.wish.org/cstx. For additional information about RVshare, visit rvshare.com.
RVshare is the largest online community for RV renters and owners with a diverse selection of vehicles for rent across the US, ranging from luxury motorhomes to cozy camper vans. On RVshare you'll find vehicles that can accommodate any outdoor adventure, whether it's a weekend of camping or a cross-country tour of national parks. Hit the road yourself or plan for a campsite delivery to experience the unbridled freedom of RV travel. With more than 3 million nights of sleeping under the stars booked, families and groups can experience a one-of-a-kind trip and create memories that will last a lifetime. For more information, visit rvshare.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @rvshare.
Make-A-Wish® Central & South Texas creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Headquartered in Austin and San Antonio, TX, Make-A-Wish is the community's leading children's wish-granting organization, serving children in every community across 40 counties. For more information about Make-A-Wish, visit cstx.wish.org
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VIENNA, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Development partners attending the OPEC Fund's Development Forum in Vienna this week demonstrated their resolve to address urgent global challenges by entering new commitments for financial support and signing cooperation agreements.
Signings and announcements included the following:
- The OPEC Fund and the Republic of Kosovo signed a "Framework Agreement for Private Sector Operations," which aims to strengthen the private sector in Kosovo with a focus on infrastructure, connectivity, energy and water. OPEC Fund Director Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa had visited Kosovo in June and expressed the ambition to deepen the partnership.
- The Asian Development Bank and the OPEC Fund launched a trust fund to improve project readiness in developing countries. As a first contribution, the OPEC Fund is committing US$3 million to the fund, which will provide technical assistance to improve the delivery of investment projects through enhanced preparation, design, and procurement.
- The OPEC Fund and the regional South American development bank FONPLATA signed a "Cooperation Agreement" to broaden and deepen the partnership through more co-financing of strategic projects in the Latin America and Caribbean region, where FONPLATA operates.
- The OPEC Fund is teaming up with the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) to design and deliver a new Climate Finance and Energy Innovation Hub, which is set to be launched at the UN climate conference COP27 in Egypt in November. Designed as a global end-to-end policy and finance platform, this hub will harness the power of financial innovation to source, unlock, de-risk and scale-up investments in energy access and transition. Recognizing the crucial role of clean cooking the OPEC Fund is earmarking US$100 million in support of relevant projects in DRC, Madagascar, Malawi, and Rwanda as part of the initiative.
- The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the OPEC Fund signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate access to innovative financing solutions, unlock investment and support project development to advance renewable energy investment and enable access to sustainable finance in emerging and developing economies.
OPEC Fund Director-General Dr. Alkhalifa said: "These new commitments and signings are a declaration of our intent to join forces in the face of unprecedented challenges. One clear takeaway from our event was the need for urgent, targeted and joint action in areas such as climate change, energy access and food supply. We are very encouraged by the success and positive momentum generated at our Forum which provides the energy to move forward swiftly and forcefully."
The OPEC Fund Development Forum "Driving Resilience & Equity" gathered government leaders, ministers from OPEC Fund member and partner countries, heads of the Arab Coordination Group institutions, senior officials of multilateral development banks and international organizations as well as private sector representatives. The event included panels on "Climate Challenges vs Energy Needs - Development Perspectives," "Innovations that Enable a Smart Energy Future," and "Turning Public Ambition into Effective Action," and closed with a conversation on "South-South Co-ownership in Development Progress."
The date of the 2023 OPEC Fund Development Forum will be announced shortly.
About the OPEC Fund
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is the only globally mandated development institution that provides financing from member countries to non-member countries exclusively. The organization works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international development community to stimulate economic growth and social progress in low- and middle-income countries around the world. The OPEC Fund was established by the member countries of OPEC in 1976 with a distinct purpose: to drive development, strengthen communities and empower people. Our work is people-centered, focusing on financing projects that meet essential needs, such as food, energy, infrastructure, employment (particularly relating to MSMEs), clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education. To date, the OPEC Fund has committed more than US$22 billion to development projects in over 125 countries with an estimated total project cost of US$187 billion. The OPEC Fund is rated AA+/Outlook Stable by Fitch and AA/Positive Outlook by S&P in 2021. Our vision is a world where sustainable development is a reality for all.
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ATLANTA – The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled a meeting for Monday to receive information for or against clemency for Virgil Delano Presnell Jr. The five-member Georgia Parole Board will begin its meeting with Presnell’s representatives at 9 a.m. to receive information in favor of commuting Presnell’s death sentence.
Presnell was convicted by a jury of four crimes committed in 1976 against two girls, ages 8 and 10 years old. He was convicted of kidnapping and murdering the younger child and kidnapping with bodily injury and raping the older child. The jury imposed the death sentence.
The Superior Court of Cobb County has ordered the execution of Presnell, which has been scheduled by the Georgia Department of Corrections for 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson. The Parole Board will thoroughly review the comprehensive case file maintained on the offender prior to the scheduled meeting.
In Georgia, the Parole Board has the sole constitutional authority to grant clemency and commute or reduce a death sentence to life with the possibility of parole or to life without the possibility of parole. Following the meeting, the board may commute the sentence, issue a stay of up to 90-days, or deny clemency.
The meeting will take place at the Parole Board’s central office in the East Tower of the Floyd Veterans Memorial Building located at 2 Martin Luther King Jr., Drive, S.E. in Atlanta. It is anticipated that the meeting will be closed as authorized by O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3 (a)(2). No public comment will be taken at this meeting, and no other business will be conducted. Media will be afforded the opportunity to take photographs in the board hearing room prior to the meeting.
For more information, contact the Parole Board’s communications office at (404) 657-9450 or email steve.hayes@pap.ga.gov.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Sciences Inc. (Nasdaq: KOD), a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics to treat high prevalence retinal diseases, today announced that presentations of clinical study data on its investigational therapy KSI-301 will be made at two upcoming vision research conferences: the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2022 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, and Retina World Congress 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Details of the presentations are as follows:
ARVO:
Title: Efficacy, durability and safety of KSI-301 antibody biopolymer conjugate in wet AMD – Primary results of the Phase 2b/3 DAZZLE study
Presenter: Carl Regillo, M.D., Chief of Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital / Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Presentation date and time: May 3, 2022; 6:38 PM EDT
Retina World Congress:
Title: Results of the KSI-301 DAZZLE Neovascular AMD Pivotal Clinical Trial
Presenter: Carl Regillo, M.D., Chief of Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital / Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Presentation date and time: May 13, 2022; 5:14 PM EDT
Kodiak plans to post the slides from these presentations on the "Events and Presentations" section of Kodiak's website at http://ir.kodiak.com/ following each presentation.
About KSI-301
KSI-301 is an investigational anti-VEGF therapy built on Kodiak's Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate (ABC) Platform and is designed to maintain potent and effective drug levels in ocular tissues for longer than existing available agents. Kodiak's objective with KSI-301 is to develop a new first-line agent to improve outcomes for patients with retinal vascular diseases and to enable earlier treatment and prevention of vision loss for patients with diabetic eye disease. The KSI-301 clinical program is designed to assess KSI-301's durability, efficacy and safety in wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), retinal vein occlusion (RVO), and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) without DME through clinical studies run in parallel. The Company's DAYLIGHT pivotal study in patients with treatment-naïve wet AMD, GLEAM and GLIMMER pivotal studies in patients with diabetic macular edema, and the BEACON pivotal study in patients with retinal vein occlusion are anticipated to form the basis of the Company's initial BLA to support potential approval and commercialization in multiple indications and with a full range of labeled and reimbursable dosing frequencies. An additional Phase 3 pivotal study, GLOW, in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is also underway. The global KSI-301 clinical program is being conducted at 150+ study sites in more than 10 countries. Kodiak is developing KSI-301 and owns global rights to KSI-301.
About Kodiak Sciences Inc.
Kodiak (Nasdaq: KOD) is a biopharmaceutical company committed to researching, developing and commercializing transformative therapeutics to treat high prevalence retinal diseases. Founded in 2009, we are focused on bringing new science to the design and manufacture of next generation retinal medicines to prevent and treat the leading causes of blindness globally. Our ABC Platform™ uses molecular engineering to merge the fields of antibody-based and chemistry-based therapies and is at the core of Kodiak's discovery engine. Kodiak's lead product candidate, KSI-301, is a novel anti-VEGF antibody biopolymer conjugate being developed for the treatment of retinal vascular diseases including wet age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in elderly patients in the developed world, and diabetic eye diseases, the leading cause of blindness in working-age patients in the developed world. Kodiak has leveraged its ABC Platform to build a pipeline of product candidates in various stages of development including KSI-501, our bispecific anti-IL-6/VEGF biopolymer conjugate for the treatment of neovascular retinal diseases with an inflammatory component, and we are expanding our early research pipeline to include ABC Platform based triplet inhibitors for multifactorial retinal diseases such as dry AMD and glaucoma. Kodiak is based in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, please visit www.kodiak.com.
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QUANTICO, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Board of FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) denounces any calls for violence against or directed towards state, local, and federal law enforcement officers.
"The majority who serve in a law enforcement capacity are committed to justice and the FBI National Academy Associates condemns violence toward and/or inflicted upon any law enforcement officer, trooper, deputy, and federal agent" said FBINAA President Tim Braniff, "We must continue to recognize law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. The men and women working on the streets daily should never have to work under the shadow of threats of violence toward them or their families. The public safety community needs to stand united and denounce the constant verbosity of violence toward our peacekeepers. This is not a political issue but a perseverance of public humanity and peace within our community and on our streets.
FBINAA joins those who continue to support the public safety community and stand united to support our officers against any threat of violence and terrorism.
The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, leadership training, and information to law enforcement executives around the world. The Association's Mission is "Impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking." Association members are graduates of the prestigious FBI National Academy Program. The FBINAA has nearly 16,000 members representing all 50 US states, over 8,200 law enforcement agencies, and 194 countries worldwide. The FBINAA is the strongest law enforcement leadership network in the world. Located in Quantico, VA, the FBINAA is a non-political organization and is not affiliated with any special interest group.
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World's first biometric card of its kind supporting digital assets and identification, and EMV payments
OSLO, Norway, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEX Biometrics ASA and Reltime AS are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to jointly develop and market the world's first next-generation, Web3 biometric payment card including cold storage and digital asset wallets, combined with digital identification. This all-in-one, EMV1 compliant biometric payment card is anticipated to reach the market in the first half of 2023. The biometric solution based on IDEX Biometrics sensor technology will enable EMV compliant payments alongside Reltime's global Web3 financial ecosystem's unique "check-out" feature. Securing fiat and digital asset transactions with an extra, secure layer of authentication, the smart card will also include other unique features.
Moreover, this secure Web3 Cold Storage Payment and ID Card will support other Web3, NFT and digital asset formats, meeting the needs of people around the world to safeguard their valuable digital assets from being stolen or lost, while securely storing them offline, without the interference of any intermediaries.
The Web3 market is estimated to reach USD 81.5 billion in 2030, with rapid advancements in blockchain technologies as well as a shift in data ownership towards users as key drivers2.
Furthermore, working in tandem the companies plan to offer several white-labelled B2B2C solutions, including Reltime's FastTrack to Web3, which can be offered to financial institutions, telecommunications companies, fintech firms, and other parties that wish to enter the Web3 space, see:
"Reltime is delighted with this new strategic collaboration with IDEX Biometrics," says Peter Michel Heilmann, CEO of Reltime. "We see unlimited potential and opportunities by bringing this important, biometric, Web3 feature to Reltime's Layer 1, Proof of Authority ecosystem in 150 countries. With this truly unique card, we are, in fact, solving three of today's challenges facing our global financial tribe of people and businesses—cold storage, payments and identity—giving them peace of mind from being hacked, scammed, or ripped off. The card also fits perfectly in our FastTrack to Web3 offering, providing companies with thousands of clients and large organisations with millions of customers the opportunity to enjoy the same benefits that Reltime's current global, trusted, high-performance, Web3 platform is bringing to market."
"The IDEX Biometrics collaboration with Reltime creates new opportunities for payment cards and digital authentication, bringing additional markets and new revenue streams," says Vince Graziani, CEO of IDEX Biometrics. "We are looking forward to working with Reltime to jointly develop and bring to market more innovative biometric technology solutions in response to evolving consumer demand for all-in-one smart cards and solutions safeguarding digital assets, and securely storing them offline."
1 Short for Eurocard, Mastercar, and Visa.
2 CAGR (2021-2030). 43.7 per cent. Source: Emergen Research, Web 3.0 Market.
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About IDEX Biometrics
IDEX Biometrics (OSE: IDEX and Nasdaq: IDBA) is a leading provider of fingerprint identification technologies offering simple, secure, and personal authentication for all. We help people make payments, prove their identity, gain access to information or unlock devices with the touch of a finger. We invent, engineer, and commercialize these secure, yet incredibly user-friendly solutions. Our total addressable market represents a fast-growing multi-billion-unit opportunity.
For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.co
About Reltime
Reltime is the world's first global, Layer 1, Web3 financial ecosystem. Headquartered in Oslo, Reltime is building a new global financial tribe of people and businesses eager to take back control of their finances. Reltime members are able to send, receive, withdraw, deposit, borrow, lend, earn, swap, interact, transact and open joint accounts within the Web3 financial ecosystem in 150 countries. They can also create their own ecosystem within Reltime. In addition, the company offers disruptive and cutting-edge white-labelled B2B2C and Web3 embedded finance (FastTrack to Web3) solutions to partners around the world. Reltime has listed its RTC token on several global digital asset exchange platforms, including BitMart and CoinTiger, and has subsidiaries in Norway (Conax Technology AS, established in January 2010), Lithuania and El Salvador. Reltime recently secured a USD 50 million commitment from GEM Digital Limited.
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SHIJIAZHUANG, China, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 6, the Summit Forum on Research and Innovation Transformation on TCM Collateral Disease was held in Yiling Pharmaceutical, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China. Academicians Zhang Boli, Wu Yiling, as well as renowned experts and scholars gathered together to have carried on in-depth exchanges on the important achievements made in the inheritance, innovation, and transformation of the Collateral Disease Theory.
On the Forum, Academician Zhang Boli pointed out that the Collateral Disease Theory is an important achievement in the modern research of TCM. Under the guidance of the Collateral Disease Theory, collateral-dredging drugs have been developed, and a series of strict evidence-based medicine trials have been conducted, proving the drugs' excellent curative effects.
A total of 13 innovative patented Chinese medicines have been developed by Yiling Pharmaceutical, covering six major diseases fields of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases, tumors, neurological diseases, and urological diseases. Hundreds of millions of people benefit every year.
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19, Lianhua Qingwen has played an important role in the pandemic prevention and control worldwide. Up to present, it has obtained registration approvals from nearly 30 countries and regions worldwide, and the registration applications are underway in more than 30 countries. It has been approved for the indications of COVID-19 in Kuwait, Mongolia and Laos; selected for the white list of anti-epidemic drugs issued by the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan; approved into the designated hospitals for COVID-19 in Thailand and Cambodia, and selected for the home treatment protocol for patients with mild COVID-19 by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia, which is the first time for Chinese drugs to be selected for the treatment protocol of COVID-19 in overseas countries.
Other products like Tongxinluo Capsules and Yangzheng Xiaoji Capsules etc. have also been registered and on sale in South Korea, Vietnam, Canada, Singapore, and Indonesia. Tongxinluo Capsules has entered the national medical insurance catalog of Vietnam.
Notably, the establishment ceremony of the Anti-Aging Center of the State Key Laboratory of Research on Collateral Diseases and Innovative TCM was also held. With the most advanced anti-aging equipment in the world, this Center has conducted a series of comprehensive trials on the anti-aging drug Bazi Bushen Capsules developed by Yiling Pharmaceutical, which has been proved to have protruding efficacy on overall aging, systemic aging, and aging-related diseases.
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Top Florida education official tells schools they have no obligation to follow new federal Title IX non-discrimination guidance
By Alta Spells, Preston Fore and Celeste Noraian, CNN
Just days after 22 states filed a lawsuit fighting the new US Department of Agriculture policy seeking to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Florida’s top education official is advising schools in his state to ignore the guidance.
In a letter, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. tells superintendents, school boards, private school owners and charter school governing boards they have “no obligation” to follow the new Title IX equity rules laid out by the Biden administration.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination at federally funded schools. The new guidance threatens to withhold federal funding for school lunch and other USDA programs if states fail to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In the letter issued Thursday and sent to CNN, Diaz says policies protecting against LGBTQ discrimination by the US Departments of Education and Agriculture “should not be treated as governing law.”
He referenced a recent ruling in a lawsuit involving the Department of Education, where a federal judge ruled the Biden Administration must pause its enforcement of federal guidance seeking to protect transgender students and workers in 20 Republican-led states.
“The Department will not stand idly by as federal agencies attempt to impose a sexual ideology on Florida schools that risk the health, safety, and welfare of Florida students,” Diaz writes in the letter.
US Department of Education officials said in a statement, “This is another attempt from Florida politicians to foster a harmful environment of fear for LGBTQ+ students, and that is unacceptable. The Department of Education has made clear its view that Title IX includes protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Department regularly receives and investigates complaints of discrimination against LGBTQ+ students — as it has done for the previous three administrations.
“While the rulemaking process is underway for our proposed rule, we will continue to evaluate complaints in Florida and elsewhere to assure compliance with Title IX. Federal civil rights law, including Title IX, preempt state or local law when there is a conflict between the two,” the statement went on to say.
Diaz also criticized guidance issued by Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried, who sent a letter to superintendents clarifying the new USDA policy and warning, “Discrimination based on the updated protected classes will result in the same noncompliance as discrimination against the other protected classes.”
A copy of Fried’s letter was shared with CNN by Florida Department of Education spokesperson Alex Lanfranconi.
“Commissioner Fried threatened to remove Florida’s most vulnerable students from the National School Lunch Program if our schools do not accept the Biden Administration’s radical gender ideology. We will not allow our children to be used as bargaining chips for individuals who are motivated by self-interest rather than the health and safety of all students,” Lanfranconi said in an email to CNN.
Fried, a Democrat, is running for governor in Florida. CNN has reached out to the USDA and Fried’s office for comment.
Diaz wrote in the letter schools are not required to give transgender students access to bathrooms or allow them to compete on sports teams that do not match the sex assigned at birth. He said otherwise, schools would “jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of Florida students and risk violating Florida law.”
The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a history of instituting restrictive polices concerning LGBTQ students. Last year the governor signed a law banning transgender girls and women in public secondary schools and colleges from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams. In late March, he signed House Bill 1557, the Parental Rights in Education law, known by opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law which prohibits classroom instructions on gender identity and sexuality for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Last month, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 25 others in a letter to the President expressing disdain for the new USDA policy. However, the state was notably absent from the lawsuit filed earlier this week.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s Pavin Smith sliced a line-drive single to start the seventh inning, ending an opening day no-hit bid by the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.
Yu Darvish threw the first six innings for San Diego without giving up a hit, but he was pulled before the seventh after throwing 92 pitches. Manager Bob Melvin’s decision wasn’t a surprise: Pitchers all around the game are on limited pitch counts following a shortened spring training.
Left-hander Tim Hill relieved Darvish, matching up against the left-handed Smith to start the seventh, but the hitter responded with a clean single to left. The next batter, Carson Kelly, grounded into a double play.
Darvish — a five-time All-Star — made his third opening day start and second for the Padres. The 35-year-old struck out three and walked four.
Bob Feller threw baseball’s only opening-day no-hitter for Cleveland in 1940. The Hall of Famer was 21 years old when he accomplished the feat against the White Sox.
There were a record nine no-hitters thrown across the majors last season. Most of those came before a midseason crackdown by Major League Baseball on the use of illegal sticky substances by pitchers.
The Padres led 2-0. It’s a rough offensive start for the Diamondbacks, who are trying to bounce back from a 110-loss season.
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At least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
SEATTLE (AP) - Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to last week’s scorching heat wave, bringing the total number of suspected hyperthermia deaths to 14.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday the designation of heat-related death is preliminary and requires further investigation.
Multnomah County, which is home to Portland, recorded seven deaths suspected to be related to heat, the highest of any Oregon county.
Portland and Seattle set records Sunday for most consecutive days of high temperatures.
In Portland, temperatures on Sunday rose above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 Celsius) for the seventh day in a row, a record for the city for consecutive days above that mark. Further north in Seattle, the temperature rose to 91 F (32.8 C) by early afternoon, marking a record six days above 90 F (32.2 C).
Temperatures neared the triple digits nearly all of last week in the Portland area, prompting officials to open emergency overnight shelters and cooling stations.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for both the Portland and Seattle regions lasting through late Sunday evening. Temperatures started to cool off on Monday as colder air from the Pacific blows in.
Climate change is fueling longer heat waves in the Pacific Northwest, a region where weeklong heat spells were historically rare, according to climate experts.
Residents and officials in the Northwest have been trying to adjust to the likely reality of longer, hotter heat waves following last summer’s deadly “heat dome” weather phenomenon that prompted record temperatures and deaths.
About 800 people died in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia during that heat wave, which hit in late June and early July of 2021. The temperature hit an all-time high of 116 F (46.7 C) in Portland.
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Texas Realtors releases the latest edition of Texas Small Land Sales Report
AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The demand for small tracts of land in Texas remained strong in 2021, pushing the median price per acre to another record high, according to the 2022 edition of the Texas Small Land Sales Report released today by Texas Realtors.
The median price per acre grew 16.4% year-over-year to $7,530 an acre. The total number of small land sales across Texas declined 7.8%, with 9,662 tracts sold.
"Although the median price per acre increased in most of the state, small land sales are still a popular option for buyers looking to own or invest in Texas real estate," said Russell Berry, chairman of Texas Realtors. "These properties are desirable for buyers seeking more space and for developers looking for prime investment opportunities."
The number of sales of small tracts of land increased in the Panhandle and South Plains, Far West Texas and West Texas regions. Six of the seven regions recorded an increase in median price per acre. The Panhandle and South Plains region was the only area that experienced a decrease.
The report also revealed that the median tract size for small land sales in Texas increased 6.7% to 32 acres. The Austin-Waco-Hill Country region had the largest amount of small land sales at 36% of the total sales, followed by the North Texas region with 24.4%.
Charles Gilliland, Ph.D., economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, commented, "The 2021 land sales market saw prices increase remarkably as soaring demand encountered a limited supply of small tracts for sale. The number of sales declined slightly, possibly due to a lack of properties offered for sale, though the search for country getaways continued. Currently, the Federal Reserve has promised rising interest rates. This activity may act to cool the feverish demand for small rural properties."
Small land sales are defined as tracts with total acreage in the first through 20th percentile of size of all land sales. This generally includes sales of 200 acres or less, except in Far West Texas, where land parcels up to 8,000 acres qualify as a small land sale.
Chairman Berry concluded, "Patience is key for people looking to buy land in many parts of Texas. With high demand and not as many properties for sale, it can be difficult to find what you're looking for. You will want to make sure to work with a Texas Realtor who has the expertise to help you navigate the farm, ranch and land market."
About the 2022 Edition of the Texas Small Land Sales Report
The Texas Small Land Sales Report analyzes small land sales data and trends across seven regions of Texas utilizing survey data aggregated by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Texas REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas real estate market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends, and more. To view the Texas Small Land Sales Report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com.
About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 150,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocates for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
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TSX: VOYG
OTCQX: VYGVF
Borse Frankfurt: UCD2
NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) one of the fastest-growing, publicly traded cryptocurrency platforms in the United States, today announced revenue and user metrics for the fiscal 2022 third quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We performed strongly amidst the challenging macroeconomic and lower trading volumes seen across our industry," said Steve Ehrlich, CEO and Co-founder of Voyager. "Despite market conditions, we continued to deliver customer account and net deposit growth, while continuing to build upon our revenue diversification strategy."
"With the announcement of the private placement of approximately USD$60 million, the Company has over $225 million of net liquidity, comprised of over $175 million in cash, and approximately $50 million in crypto. With the recent changes to our rewards model and actively addressing our cost structure to ensure an efficient use of capital, we are working toward a goal of returning to positive operating income, after adding back stock-based compensation, in early calendar 2023. Ehrlich continued, "Additionally, in the quarter we successfully launched our extremely popular moon mode and on-boarded customers to the beta programs for both our debit card and desktop app. The debit card is on target and expected to be deployed to the remainder of the waitlist throughout the quarter and the desktop app is set to be expanded to a wide group of customers."
The Company announces the following for fiscal 2022 third quarter ended March 31, 2022 Financial and Operational Key Metrics:
- Revenue for the quarter is $102.7 million, up 70% compared to $60.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
- Operating loss is $43.0 million for the quarter vs an income of $29.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Operating loss/income includes stock-based compensation of $5.4 million for the quarter vs $5.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, respectively.
- Total verified users on the platform stand at 3.5 million, up 9% from 3.2 million at the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
- Total funded accounts reached 1,190,000 as of March 31, 2022, up 11% from 1,074,000 at the quarter ended December 31, 2021.
- Total Assets on Platform decreased to $5.8 billion from $6.0 billion at December 31, 2021.
- Our headcount increased to 318 as of March 31, 2022, from 250 at December 31, 2021.
All figures are preliminary and unaudited and subject to final adjustment. All amounts are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
The company is also pleased to announce Ashwin Prithipaul as Chief Financial Officer. He comes to Voyager with deep financial leadership experience, including as the former CFO of Galaxy Digital. In conjunction with this, Evan Psaropoulos is moving into a new role as Chief Commercial Officer to build out the Company's revenue diversification as well as partner with the new CFO in creating cost efficiencies.
"In closing, we strongly believe we are in the early stages of global crypto adoption. Voyager remains very well capitalized to strategically grow our business and serve consumers amidst a rapidly evolving crypto landscape," Ehrlich added.
Voyager will discuss its fiscal 2022 third quarter results today, May 16, 2022, via a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, please register by clicking here. A live webcast and a replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://www.investvoyager.com/investorrelations/overview.
Certain information in this press release, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future growth and performance of the business, momentum in the businesses, future adoption of digital assets, and the Company's anticipated results may constitute forward looking information or forward-looking statements, (collectively referred to as "forward-looking statements")which can be identified by the use of terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue" or "believe" (or the negatives) or other similar variations under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Voyager's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any of its future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are subject to the risk that the global economy, industry, or the Company's businesses and investments do not perform as anticipated, that revenue or expenses estimates may not be met or may be materially less or more than those anticipated, that trading momentum does not continue or the demand for trading solutions declines, customer acquisition does not increase as planned, product and international expansion do not occur as planned, risks of compliance with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to the business or the interpretation or application of laws and regulations by regulatory authorities, and those other risks contained in the Company's public filings, including in its Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form (AIF). Factors that could cause actual results of the Company and its businesses to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, a decline in the digital asset market or general economic conditions; changes in laws or approaches to regulation, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions or other regulatory action or sanction, the failure or delay in the adoption of digital assets and the blockchain ecosystem by institutions; changes in the volatility of crypto currency, changes in demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum, changes in the status or classification of cryptocurrency assets, cybersecurity breaches, a delay or failure in developing infrastructure for the trading businesses or achieving mandates and gaining traction; failure to grow assets on platform, an adverse development with respect to an issuer or party to the transaction or failure to obtain a required regulatory approval. In connection with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made assumptions that no significant events occur outside of the Company's normal course of business and that current trends in respect of digital assets continue. Readers are cautioned that the key metrics disclosed in this press release, including, without limitation, Assets on Platform and trading volumes fluctuate and may increase and decrease from time to time and that such fluctuations are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements, past and present performance and trends are not guarantees of future performance, accordingly, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, current or past performance, or current or past trends. Information identifying assumptions, risks, and uncertainties relating to the Company are contained in its filings with the Canadian securities regulators available at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements in this press release are applicable only as of the date of this release or as of the date specified in the relevant forward-looking statement and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after that date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The Company assumes no obligation to provide operational updates, except as required by law. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements, unless required by law. Readers are cautioned that past performance is not indicative of future performance and current trends in the business and demand for digital assets may not continue and readers should not put undue reliance on past performance and current trends. Refer to definition of certain Non-IFRS terms in Management's Discussion and Analysis including Assets On Platform, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Working Capital. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
Voyager Digital Ltd.'s (TSX: VOYG) (OTCQX: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) US subsidiary, Voyager Digital, LLC, is a fast-growing cryptocurrency platform in the United States founded in 2018 to bring choice, transparency, and cost-efficiency to the marketplace. Voyager offers a secure way to trade over 100 different crypto assets using its easy-to-use mobile application. Through its subsidiary Coinify ApS, Voyager provides crypto payment solutions for both consumers and merchants around the globe. To learn more about the company, please visit https://www.investvoyager.com.
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CINCINNATI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the leading provider of essential student transportation to school districts in North America, today announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Total Transportation Corp. (TTC), a leading provider of general and special education student transportation, paratransit, and charter services throughout New York City, Upstate New York and Philadelphia.
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, TTC has a 40-year history of delivering safe, reliable, and efficient home-to-school transportation to more than 100,000 students in the New York metro area. The company operates 15 locations and a fleet of nearly 3,200 buses in urban and suburban markets across the tri-state area.
The acquisition of TTC represents a major milestone in First Student's growth by expanding First Student's geographic reach and service offerings in the Northeast.
"Total Transportation Corp. has more than 40 years of experience providing safe, reliable and high-quality service to the communities they serve," said First Student Chief Executive Officer and President John Kenning. "They have a deep understanding of the level of care required to meet their passengers' needs. We are proud to welcome TTC employees to our team. Working together, we can strengthen our commitment to provide the best possible bus-riding experience for school districts, organizations and families."
"By joining forces with First Student, we can build on our shared mission," said TTC Chief Executive Officer Agostino Vona. "Like TTC, First Student also invests heavily in driver training, equipment and technology to provide safe, comfortable and dependable transportation. We are excited to combine our expertise and resources to serve our passengers and customers better, and to lead the transition to electric school buses in support of customer and State objectives in New York."
Crosby Cook, Partner at EQT Partners, said: "The acquisition of TTC enables First Student to enter a structurally attractive market in NYC with unique operational complexity, which TTC's seasoned management team has demonstrated a strong track record of successfully navigating over several decades. The combined organization offers unmatched national scale, resources, and capabilities that it will leverage to invest in next-generation technologies and fleet electrification initiatives to further its agenda of future-proofing the company and contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment."
The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of summer.
RBC and Barclays served as financial advisors and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel to First Student. Raymond James served as financial advisor and Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP served as legal counsel to TTC.
About First Student, Inc.
As a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services, including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 40,000 buses. For more information, please visit firststudentinc.com.
About Total Transportation Corp.
Total Transportation Corp. (TTC) is a fast-growing transportation company operating nearly 3,200 vehicles in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Performing over 75,000 ADA trips per month and transporting approximately 100,000 school students per day, TTC and its management team have a broad range of experience in operating and managing transportation services. TTC's reputation in the industry of being a reliable and well-managed company has allowed them to complete start-ups quickly and smoothly as well as foster cohesive and collaborative relationships with their various municipalities. TTC's management team and staff are committed to providing distinctive and tailored services to address the individual needs and requirements of their clients. UHY LLP provided TTC financial advisory and due diligence support for this transaction.
About EQT
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with more than EUR 73 billion in assets under management across 26 active funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas with total sales of approximately EUR 29 billion and more than 175,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership.
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Start your week smart: Ukraine, Pakistan, France, Puerto Rico, Dwayne Haskins
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Soaring inflation. The war in Ukraine. Yet another rise in Covid cases. With so much going on this year it’s hard to focus on things like filing your taxes. Nevertheless, the IRS still expects you to file your 2021 return and pay whatever you still owe by the filing deadline, which is April 18 for most taxpayers. If you haven’t filed yet, here are answers to some key questions that will help you through the process.
Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
The weekend that was
• Nine evacuation corridors have been agreed upon in southern and eastern Ukraine, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister said earlier today, two days after a Russian missile strike on a train station killed at least 50 people.
• Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted as the country’s leader following a vote of no-confidence over allegations of economic mismanagement, bringing an end to his tumultuous term in office.
• French voters head to the polls today for one of the most consequential presidential elections the country has seen in decades. Twelve candidates, including incumbent Emmanuel Macron, are running for the top job.
• Power could be fully restored in Puerto Rico today after hundreds of thousands of people on the island have been in the dark since a fire at a power plant Wednesday evening, officials said.
• Dwayne Haskins, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and 2018 Heisman Trophy finalist at Ohio State, was fatally struck by a dump truck yesterday morning while trying to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, police said. Haskins, who re-signed with the Steelers just last month, was 24.
The week ahead
Monday
April 11 is National Pet Day! The day was created to highlight the unconditional love pets bring to people’s lives and to encourage adoption from animal shelters. And Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, continues until May 2.
Tuesday
The Consumer Price Index, a key measure of inflation, will be released Tuesday morning. Economists are forecasting that the CPI numbers will show prices rose at an 8.3% clip over the past 12 months, according to Refinitiv. That would be up from February’s year-over-year increase of 7.9%, which was a 40-year high.
Thursday
The annual Maundy Service is set to take place Thursday at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. A number of public events are expected to draw large crowds during the Easter Week celebrations, but notably absent will be Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. In years past, the Queen has distributed special coins to pensioners at the service as part of an old tradition. Buckingham Palace announced Friday that Prince Charles and Camilla would represent the monarch in the Queen’s absence.
Friday
Major stock and bond markets around the world will be closed for Good Friday, and Passover begins at sundown. Passover is the Jewish festival celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.
Saturday
Saturday will mark 15 years since the shootings at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 — one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history. A gunman killed 32 people on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, before taking his own life. Various vigils and ceremonies are scheduled to remember the victims.
Sunday
April 17 is Easter Sunday, the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of penance called Lent. Easter is considered to be the most important season of the Christian year.
Want more 5 Things?
This week on the Sunday edition of the 5 Things podcast, CNN’s Rosa Flores tells us about her trip to the US-Mexico border, where migrants are anticipating the lifting of a Trump-era pandemic policy called Title 42. We examine how border officials are preparing and how the move could impact the upcoming midterms. Listen here!
Photos of the week
Check out more moving, fascinating and thought-provoking images from the week that was, curated by CNN Photos.
What’s happening in entertainment
Actor Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years
Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year’s Oscar ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced in a statement Friday. Smith issued a quick, concise statement on his ban from the Oscars for the next decade: “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” the actor said.
Billboard Music Awards finalists
The finalists for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards have been announced. The Billboard Music Award (BBMA) honors the year’s most successful artists in 62 categories across all genres of music. The Weeknd leads as a finalist in 17 categories, the most of any artist this year. The leading female finalist is Doja Cat, with 14 categories including top artist, top female artist, and top hot 100 artist. As a first time finalist, Olivia Rodrigo also did pretty well landing nominations in 13 categories. The award ceremony will broadcast live from Las Vegas on May 15.
CMT Music Awards
The 2022 CMT Music Awards, hosted by singer Kelsea Ballerini and actor Anthony Mackie, will air live from Nashville at 8 p.m. ET on Monday on CBS. The show will include performances from Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Carly Pearce, Cole Swindell with Lainey Wilson and Keith Urban.
What’s happening in sports
2022 Masters Golf Tournament
The final round of the Masters begins later this morning with overnight leader Scottie Scheffler sitting at nine-under par. Scheffler, the newly crowned world No. 1, has a three-shot advantage over second-placed Cameron Smith. Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, who began a remarkable comeback on Thursday by carding a one-under 71 in the opening round, will start the day at seven-over par in a tie for 41st place. The winner of this year’s Masters will go home with a whopping $2.7 million, as well as the famous green jacket.
Quiz time!
Take CNN’s weekly news quiz to see how much you remember from the week that was! So far, 16% of fellow quiz fans have gotten an 8 out of 10 or better this week. How well can you do?
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Event Has Raised More Than $4.6 Million over the Last Decade to Find a Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused on finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will partner with NHL All-Star and retired Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf for the 11th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout at Monarch Beach Golf Links on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10, 2022. Hosted by Ryan Getzlaf and his wife Paige, the Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout brings together professional athletes, celebrities, and community leaders for a two-day experience including an MVP Dinner reception followed by an action-packed day of activities and golf at the beautiful Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, California.
"Duchenne is a devastating disease that cuts short the lives of thousands worldwide," said Ryan Getzlaf. "Paige and I joined the cause to help find a cure 11 years ago, but we never imagined what this tournament could become. CureDuchenne has made a tremendous impact, investing into promising science that moves the needle closer and closer to a cure every day, and I'm proud of what we've accomplished together over the past decade."
NHL All-Star and 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Ryan Getzlaf played a remarkable 17-year career for the Anaheim Ducks, holding the record as the franchise's all-time leading scorer and serving as team captain for the last 11 years. Over the past 10 years, Ryan and his wife Paige have raised more than $4.6 million at the Getzlaf Golf Shootout to fund early-stage research and bring new therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, is a fatal genetic disease affecting roughly 1 in 5,000 male births. Individuals with Duchenne are typically diagnosed as toddlers, lose the ability to walk in their early-teens and often succumb to the disease in their mid-20s. Since CureDuchenne was created in 2003, the organization has raised over $50 million for research and to develop impactful programs that help families living with Duchenne, and has funded 16 research projects that have advanced to human clinical trials.
"We are immensely grateful to the Getzlafs for their ongoing commitment to CureDuchenne for more than a decade. Funds raised at the Getzlaf Golf Shootout have been vital in our quest to find a cure for Duchenne," said Debra Miller, founder and CEO of CureDuchenne. "We will not rest until there is a cure, and every dollar raised and invested into early-stage science moves us one step closer."
The event kicks off Friday, September 9th with select sponsors and members of the Anaheim Ducks for an MVP dinner and live auction. The following day will begin with breakfast, followed by a shotgun start golf tournament, with games and activities throughout the course. Golf foursomes will be paired with a celebrity for a day on the links and participate in contests, luxury giveaways and more.
This year's sponsors include Porsche, FR Construction, WHGC P.L.C., Air Control Systems, Ameriprise Financial, Wayne Farms, Ayres Hotels, Ayres Construction Company, Central Coast Disc Golf, and Independent Capital Management, Inc. For sponsorship information, tickets and event details visit: www.cureduchenne.org/getzlafgolf. Past celebrity participants include Corey Perry, Teemu Selanne, Donovan Carter, Keenan Allen, Richard Burgi, Chuck Finley, Garrett Anderson, Frederik Andersen, Bruce Boudreau, Scott Neidermayer and Brian Van Holt.
CureDuchenne is recognized as a global leader in research, patient care and innovation for improving and extending the lives of those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As the leading genetic killer of young boys, Duchenne affects more than 300,000 individuals living today. CureDuchenne is dedicated to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne by breaking the traditional charitable mold through an innovative venture philanthropy model that funds groundbreaking research, early diagnosis, and community education. For more information on how to help raise awareness and funds needed for research, please visit www.cureduchenne.org.
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State Board approves resident student fee increase, tuition remains flat
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho State Board of Education approved student fee increases at Idaho’s 4-year institutions on Wednesday.
Earlier this year, the institution presidents pledged not to request undergraduate resident tuition increases for the third consecutive year. However, the institutions did bring forward student body government-endorsed requests to increase mandatory consolidated resident student fees to address various increased inflationary, and student services costs and maintenance backlogs.
Here are the increased amounts resident students will pay starting in academic year 2022/23:
- Lewis-Clark State College - $14 per year
- University of Idaho - $56 per year
- Boise State University - $304 per year
- Idaho State University - $86 per year
The Board recently revised its fee policy establishing mandatory consolidated fees comprised of four standardized fee categories allowing students to opt-out of fees that support certain student activities, clubs and organizations.
Institution presidents report that college applications and campus tours by perspective students and their families have increased compared to last year.
Associate Degree Programs to be Offered at University of Idaho
The State Board also approved proposals from the University of Idaho that allow the institution to offer two-year degrees for first time in its history.
Starting Jul 1, 2022, the U of I will offer the following:
- Associate of Science in Forest Nursery Management and Technology
- Associate of Science in Forest Operations and Technology
- Associate of Science in Wildland Fuel and Fire Technology
The Board also directed staff to develop a “framework for evaluating new degree programs outside traditional offerings” that would apply systemwide to all institutions. Based on Board discussion, prospective criteria may address local needs, institutional capacity, interinstitutional collaboration, statewide non-competition, and student cost.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Okta between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 19, 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, Okta, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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-- Report highlights efforts to deliver sustainable value to patients and communities, foster a diverse and empowered workforce, and operate with exceptional integrity --
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ: BPMC) today published its first Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting its long-standing commitment to deliver sustainable value to patients with cancer and blood disorders, as well as the communities in which it operates. The report, which formalizes the company's efforts to track and report environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and initiatives, includes summaries and performance metrics that demonstrate its purpose-driven culture and socially conscious business practices.
"Since we began operations just over a decade ago, Blueprint Medicines has become a leading precision therapy company, fueled by our profound sense of mission to drive scientific innovation and deliver life-changing treatments to patients, as well as make positive impacts on the multitude of people and communities we touch along the way," said Kate Haviland, Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Medicines. "As we continue to grow our business, we are committed to being a force for good, and our first Corporate Responsibility Report is an important step toward this goal by providing transparency into our ongoing efforts as well as a foundation for future progress."
The report summarizes the company's activities across five interconnected domains including patient access and community engagement, research and development, employees and culture, environmental sustainability, and governance and integrity, and adopts accounting standards for the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industry from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). The report was developed by a cross-functional corporate responsibility working group with direction from the Executive Team and oversight from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Blueprint Medicines' Board of Directors. It is available for download at www.BlueprintMedicines.com/Our-Responsibility.
About Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and blood disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate science into a broad pipeline of precision therapies. Today, we are delivering approved medicines directly to patients in the United States and Europe, and we are globally advancing multiple programs for systemic mastocytosis, lung cancer and other genomically defined cancers, and cancer immunotherapy. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding Blueprint Medicines' strategy, goals and anticipated milestones, business plans and focus. The words "aim," "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this report are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this report, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Blueprint Medicines' business, operations, strategy, goals and anticipated milestones, including Blueprint Medicines' ongoing and planned research and discovery activities, ability to conduct ongoing and planned clinical trials, clinical supply of current or future drug candidates, commercial supply of current or future approved products, and launching, marketing and selling current or future approved products; Blueprint Medicines' ability and plans in continuing to establish and expand a commercial infrastructure, and successfully launching, marketing and selling current or future approved products; Blueprint Medicines' ability to successfully expand the approved indications for AYVAKIT/AYVAKYT and GAVRETO or obtain marketing approval for AYVAKIT/AYVAKYT in additional geographies in the future; the delay of any current or planned clinical trials or the development of Blueprint Medicines' current or future drug candidates; Blueprint Medicines' advancement of multiple early-stage efforts; Blueprint Medicines' ability to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates and gain approval of its drug candidates on a timely basis, if at all; the preclinical and clinical results for Blueprint Medicines' drug candidates, which may not support further development of such drug candidates either as monotherapies or in combination with other agents or may impact the anticipated timing of data or regulatory submissions; the timing of the initiation of clinical trials and trial cohorts at clinical trial sites and patient enrollment rates; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical trials; Blueprint Medicines' ability to obtain, maintain and enforce patent and other intellectual property protection for AYVAKIT/AYVAKYT, GAVRETO or any drug candidates it is developing; Blueprint Medicines' ability to develop and commercialize companion diagnostic tests for AYVAKIT/AYVAKYT, GAVRETO or any of its current and future drug candidates; Blueprint Medicines' ability to successfully expand its operations, research platform and portfolio of therapeutic candidates, and the timing and costs thereof; Blueprint Medicines' ability to realize the anticipated benefits of its executive leadership transition plan; and the success of Blueprint Medicines' current and future collaborations, acquisitions, partnerships or licensing arrangements. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Blueprint Medicines' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Blueprint Medicines' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as supplemented by its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and any other filings that Blueprint Medicines has made or may make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking statements contained in this report represent Blueprint Medicines' views only as of the date hereof and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Except as required by law, Blueprint Medicines explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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Former Food Network personality found guilty of killing foster daughter, sentenced to life in prison
Published: May. 12, 2022 at 1:27 PM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina/Gray News) - After four days, a former Food Network contestant accused of killing her foster daughter was convicted by a jury and sentenced to life in prison.
Ariel Robinson was found guilty of homicide by child abuse in the death of 3-year-old Victoria “Tori” Rose Smith, according to WHNS.
Robinson was accused of severely beating the child at their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina, on Jan. 14, 2021.
She died from internal bleeding reportedly caused by the beating.
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Nation's Leading Retail Franchise Brand, Prestigious Non-Profit Partner Up to Honor Sacrifice of Local Families
HARTLAND, Wis., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a one-of-a-kind partnership aimed at leaving a lasting impact on local military families who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom, Batteries Plus and Folds of Honor have teamed up to provide much-needed educational scholarships to three local military families. With the goal of honoring the sacrifices made by U.S. Military veterans and their families, the two organizations look to make a powerful and lasting impact on communities across the country.
Through multi-platinum country music artist Justin Moore's 'Country On It' summer tour, the two organizations will supply three deserving families with scholarship checks, VIP seating, and more. Folds of Honor and Batteries Plus will be onsite during three upcoming tour dates to present the scholarships to each military family. The first set of scholarships will be awarded to two members of a selected military family at Moore's show on May 19 at the Hartman Arena in Park City, KS.
"At Batteries Plus, we are all about powering people's lives and we could not be prouder to empower local military families who have sacrificed so much to keep us safe," said Scott Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Batteries Plus. "As Memorial Day approaches, this is our opportunity to honor the legacy of our U.S. military veterans and share the stories of their amazing families all while powering their educational endeavors."
In addition to the Folds of Honor partnership, Batteries Plus is powering Moore's entire tour with solutions to keep them fully charged. The brand also recently announced a second partnership with Lucas Hoge, a Billboard No. 1-charting artist and host of Sportsman Channel's "GSM's Hoge Wild." This means that the brand will continue to power Hoge's outdoor adventures and musical performances across the globe.
"Helping the families of our America heroes is made possible by incredible organizations like Batteries Plus," said Ben Leslie, Executive Vice President of Folds of Honor. "Through the generosity of Batteries Plus, we are able to help these local families pursue their educational dreams and for that we are extremely grateful."
With over 700 store locations in operation nationwide, Batteries Plus stores provide essential products and services for their local communities. The brand has also carved out a unique niche in the industry with its 'plus' services – including cell phone repair and key fob replacement – capitalizing on both its knowledge and service offerings. Positioned for the battery-powered future, Batteries Plus supplies fundamental products that power people's lives – boats, golf carts, motorcycles, mobility scooters, critical medical devices, etc. To learn more about Batteries Plus, visit www.batteriesplus.com.
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. For more information about Folds of Honor and how to donate, please visit www.foldsofhonor.org.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®' Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.
Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, as well as post-secondary tuition (two- or four-year college/university, technical or trade school). Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 35,000 scholarships totaling over $160 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 41 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot and PGA Professional, who is currently stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida as a member of the 301st Fighter Squadron. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.
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Brother MAXIDRIVE Inkjet Technology offers increased speeds, durability and superior prints, the perfect partner for small businesses and the home office
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation today introduced the newest models in its INKvestment Tank lineup, including the MFC-J5855DW, MFC-J6555DW and MFC-J6955DW INKvestment Tank Color Inkjet all-in-one printers. With up to 1 year of ink in box1 and easy-to-change cartridges, these new models are also built with Brother MAXIDRIVE Inkjet Technology, providing you and your business with hassle-free printing and the next generation of inkjet printing technology.
Features of the new INKvestment Tank Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer Lineup include:
- Reduced ink replacement and up to 1 year of ink in-box1: Set it up, get printing and forget about ink replacement, with up to 1 year of ink included in box1. Boost productivity with fast print and scan speeds and versatile paper handling options, including 11"x17" printing, copying, scanning and fax capabilities2, a 50-page capacity automatic document feeder3, and 100-sheet multipurpose tray.
- The next generation of inkjet printing technology with Brother MAXIDRIVE Inkjet Technology: A re-engineered print head to help minimize print head degradation and maximize print speeds versus previous generations, all while delivering high-quality print results. Built for durability and uniform printing – even with long-term use – these Brother printers are ready to be your business partner for years to come.
- Flexible connection options: Flexible connection options mean you can work seamlessly. Connect quickly to your wireless network through built-in dual band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz)4, Wi-Fi Direct®, connect via Ethernet, or even to a single computer through USB. Download the Brother Mobile Connect5 application to your mobile device for easy product set up, print and scan on-the-go capabilities, ongoing machine maintenance and more.
- Advanced security and eco-friendly features: Triple Layer Security features help safeguard sensitive documents and securely connect to your device and network while printing – critical for today's business environment. These powerful printers are also extremely energy efficient – they are ENERGY STAR® and EPEAT® Silver certified. Optional Eco Mode and Ink Save Mode help reduce power consumption and ink use, plus automatic duplex printing saves paper and reduces costs for your business.
- Worry-free printing: Brother Genuine Ink & Toner provides vivid images and crisp text, for high-quality, worry-free printing for your business or any task at hand. Brother Genuine Ink is specifically engineered and tested to perform to the highest standards, helping deliver reliable smudge and smear-free printing, while extending the life of your print head.
"The way our customers work has changed and our printer technology is changing with it. Today's workplace can be at home, at an office or almost anywhere on the go. Users expect speed, hassle-free convenience, and a seamless experience," said Mark Hoffman, Director, Product Marketing and Product Development, B2C Printing at Brother. "Our newest series of printers are made to provide entrepreneurs and businesses of every size a custom feel while delivering on the core needs of their printer - speed, high quality output and cost-effective supplies without the hassle of inconvenient last minute supply runs."
In addition to the MFC-J5855DW ($299.996), MFC-J6555DW ($329.996), and MFC-J6955DW ($429.996) INKvestment Tank Color Inkjet all-in-one printers, Brother also launched the MFC-J5340DW ($249.996) Inkjet all-in-one printer and the MFC-J5955DW, the first ever color inkjet in the Brother Workhorse Series sold through Brother Gold Authorized partners. The models provide the performance you need at an attractive price fit for a small business, while addressing mixed fleets for a more business and corporate home environment. Adding to the Brother benefit of Triple Level Security, both the MFC-J6955DW and MFC-J5955DW have also passed the strict security of Keypoint Intelligence-Buyers Lab (BLI) Printer and MFP Security Validation Testing for device penetration to ensure protection against vulnerabilities in the device firmware / OS, ports, print protocols, embedded web page, connectivity avenues, and other areas.
With flexible connection options, intuitive functionality, versatile paper handling with the ability to print, copy, scan and fax up to 11"x17" (depending on the model), these printers are the perfect partner for your business powered by Brother MAXIDRIVE Inkjet Technology. The new Brother INKvestment Tank series all-in-one printers and new Inkjet all-in-one printer are the perfect partner for businesses of all sizes.
For more information about the new Brother INKvestment Tank inkjet all-in-one printers, please visit Brother-usa.com/inkvestment-tank/business.
For more information on the Brother inkjet all-in-one printers, please visit Brother-usa.com/home/printers-fax/inkjet-printers.
Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research, and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois, and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico. For more information, visit www.brother.com.
- Based on average monthly print volumes of approximately 300 pages at 60% black pages / 40% color pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 using 4 cartridges provided in-box. For more page yield information, see www.brother.com/pageyield.
- Features not available on all models.
- Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. paper.
- Requires a wireless connection.
- Requires connection to a wireless network. Brother Mobile Connect free app download is not available in all countries.
- Prices may vary. Pricing set by retailers and Authorized partners.
CONTACT: Ashley Guido, ashley.guido@brother.com
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: April 30, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 6, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in ABBV:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/abbvie-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=28115&from=4
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that AbbVie Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) safety concerns about Pfizer Inc.'s drug Xeljanz extended to Abbvie's drug Rinvoq and to other Janus kinase enzyme inhibitor drugs; (2) as a result, it was likely that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would require additional safety warnings for Rinvoq and would delay the approval of additional treatment indications for Rinvoq; and (3) therefore, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in AbbVie you have until June 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased AbbVie securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the ABBV lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/abbvie-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=28115&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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International Star, Mark Tuan, To Share His Orthodontic Treatment Journey
BREA, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spark™ Clear Aligner brand announced its #MyTrueSmile campaign, unveiling its first brand partner. This campaign breaks away from convention by partnering with individuals who have demonstrated inner strength and vulnerability to inspire their fans. Spark Aligners has partnered with Mark Tuan, an international singer, songwriter, model, and online gamer, to showcase his smile transformation and motivate his followers on a journey of self-realization and search within.
"Mark was only 16 years old when he ventured alone from Los Angeles to South Korea to pursue his dreams with K-Pop group GOT7. His fortitude and story inspired us and made him a perfect brand partner," said Sheila Tan, Chief Marketing Officer of Spark Clear Aligners. "Mark is multi-dimensional as an artist, expanding across several creative platforms. We love how he continues to connect with his fans by sharing his path of self-reformation and self-improvement. Mark is truly a positive force and reflects what #MyTrueSmile is about," she continued.
Mark's iconic brand is expanding to represent every facet of his life. His latest singles show a new direction and sound, reflecting his path of self-discovery and growth. With 96% of Spark Aligner patients preferring it over the leading aligner brand based on comfort, clarity, and stain resistance*, Mark can continue creating his magic and enjoy his active lifestyle & career with little interference while improving his smile.
"I always wanted a wider smile. With my Spark Aligner treatment, I can achieve this and not compromise when recording or performing in front of millions of people. I love the improvements I am already seeing," said Mark Tuan. "This was an ideal partnership for me because I am always looking for the best and most innovative products. When considering my teeth straightening journey, Spark Aligners was the obvious choice for me. #MyTrueSmile allows me to inspire my fans to embrace their inner confidence and further pursue their dreams."
By partnering with Spark Aligners, Mark will share a glimpse of his treatment journey and give followers a unique look at Spark Aligners' orthodontist-directed treatment and efficacy. Mark will soon be announcing that five of his social media followers will have a chance to be "Gifted Smiles" in partnership with Spark Aligners. Through Mark's transparency in his experience to an improved smile, his fans worldwide will be inspired to embrace their authentic self and genuine smiles through the #MyTrueSmile campaign.
To learn more about Mark's treatment journey with Spark Aligners, visit https://sparkaligners.com/mark-tuan/.
*Data on file.
About the Spark™ Clear Aligner System
Spark™ Aligners are manufactured by Ormco™, a global leader in innovative orthodontics products, with 60 years of orthodontics expertise, R&D and high manufacturing standards. Ormco has helped doctors create more than 20 million smiles in more than 130 countries. Spark Aligners offer the latest advancements in clear aligners and a better patient experience. Trusted by orthodontists worldwide, Spark Aligners are clearer, more comfortable, and stain less than the leading aligner brand. Spark Aligners are made with TruGEN™ material, which is designed to provide more efficient and effective tooth movement compared to the leading aligner brand.* Spark Aligners are loved by patients: 100 percent of Spark patients surveyed would recommend Spark Clear Aligners to a friend.* For more information about Spark Aligners, visit www.sparkaligners.com.
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American Diabetes Association Symposium to Highlight Once Weekly Drug as Potential Treatment for Obesity
NEW ORLEANS, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, findings from SURMOUNT-1, the first investigational phase 3 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide for the treatment of obesity, were announced, representing a new class of medicines being studied for the treatment of obesity. The trial was presented at a symposium at the 82nd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) in New Orleans, LA, and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Obesity impacts 650 million people worldwide and nearly half of Americans. Obesity is a chronic disease with limited treatment options that increases the risk of other weight-related conditions and negatively impacts overall health. This study aimed to evaluate tirzepatide, a once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity.
The study enrolled 2,539 participants who were obese or overweight with at least one weight-related condition, who do not have diabetes. The co-primary endpoints were percent change in body weight from baseline and greater percentage of participants achieving body weight reductions of at least 5% compared to placebo. The most commonly reported adverse events were gastrointestinal-related and generally mild to moderate in severity, usually occurring during the dose-escalation period. Nausea, diarrhea, and constipation were the most frequent adverse events.
The findings indicate tirzepatide may be a potential therapeutic option for individuals living with obesity, with participants losing between 16% and 22.5% of their starting weight. The overall average weight reduction for the highest dose of tirzepatide (15 mg) was about 52 pounds. Substantial weight loss was also achieved on lower doses of tirzepatide: 35 pounds for the 5 mg dose and 49 pounds for the 10 mg dose. Tirzepatide had an overall safety and tolerability profile similar to other incretin-based therapies approved for the treatment of obesity.
"Obesity should be treated like any other chronic disease—with effective and safe approaches that target underlying disease mechanisms, and these results underscore that tirzepatide may be doing just that," said Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, associate professor Yale University School of Medicine, director of Weight Management and Obesity Prevention at the Yale Stress Center and co-director of the Yale Center for Weight Management, New Haven, Connecticut. "These results are an important step forward in potentially expanding effective therapeutic options for people with obesity. Notably, about 9 out of 10 individuals with obesity lost weight while taking tirzepatide."
Tirzepatide was recently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Research presentation details:
Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff and study investigators will present the findings at the following symposium:
- Symposium: SURMOUNT-1—Results of The First Phase 3 Obesity Trial with The Novel GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Tirzepatide
- Presented on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 a.m. CT
For more information or to request an interview, please contact the ADA Scientific Sessions media team at SciSessionsPress@diabetes.org.
About the ADA's Scientific Sessions
The ADA's 82nd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be a hybrid event held June 3–7, 2022 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world will unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. We are eager to get back to safely participating in person and networking with colleagues while hearing the latest scientific advances and groundbreaking research presentations. Learn more and register at scientificsessions.diabetes.org and join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2022.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
Contact: Daisy Diaz, 504-670-4902
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- Tech entrepreneurs and investors Christian Angermayer, Louise Tabbiner and Henry Chalhoub, unite to launch the first non-profit incubator of its kind, focused on funding the world's leading individuals and NGOs dedicated to solving the mental health crisis
- The event took place in St Tropez on Saturday, July 23 with over 500 international attendees. Celebrity guests, award winners and supporters included: Robbie Williams, Kevin Love, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rob Raco, Cameron Winklevoss, Lola Tash & Nicole Argiris (@mytherapistsays), Peter Berg, Philippe Parenno, Kate Bock and Queen Latifah
- Live performances, presentations and art installations included Kool & The Gang, Tinie Tempah, BLOND:ISH, master mentalist Lior Suchard, Tino Sehgal, Jeppe Hein, Refik Anadol and the "first cyborg" Nathan Copeland
- In a groundbreaking moment Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up for the first time about his challenges after his meteoric rise to stardom, the pressure of being seen as the best player of his generation and his desire to give back to his community
- Robbie Williams announced the creation of a global concert series, in association with AURORA, to raise funds and destigmatize mental health
SAINT-TROPEZ, France, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AURORA Institute launched with its inaugural event honoring the first four AURORA Institute Prize winners. They were recognized for their significant contributions to ending the mental health crisis. Evening of Discovery was a one-of-a-kind celebration, focusing on the new science of mental health, mindful meditation, understanding the science behind psychedelics, and exploring the integration of the metaverse and virtual reality in mental health interventions.
Over USD 8m was committed during the evening, which will be both directed to the charities represented by winners of the AURORA Institute Prize on stage and the the ideas brought forward during the "call to action." Each recipient receives a grant and strategic consulting services for the mental health charitable organization that they represent. This year's winners for each category were:
Athlete: Kevin Love. Olympian and NBA All-Star Kevin Love is basketball's most vocal advocate for mental health. In 2018 he established the Kevin Love Fund to inspire people to live their healthiest lives while providing tools for both mental and physical health.
Science: Dr. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., PhD. Leading global neuroscientist and founder of the Neuroscape Lab at UC San Francisco, bridging technology and neuroscience to create real-world solutions to enhance brain function. Dr. Gazzaley said: "It is an honor to receive this recognition from the Aurora Institute and I am energized by the potential I saw it convene. Leveraging the collective power of the organization and my fellow Aurora Institute Prize winners will drive real progress and better mental health for all. I look forward to helping accomplish our mutual goals."
Non-profit: The Klitschko Foundation Since 2003, the Klitschko Foundation has taught over 2 million young people in Ukraine to fight for their dreams through its various projects. Kostya Kovalchuk, member of the supervisory board said: "The key goal of Klitschko foundation is to teach every child to fight for their dreams. We are grateful to our partners and AURORA for their efforts to bring a better future for children of Ukraine suffering from various mental health issues because of the devastating war."
Sports and entertainment: The Weight of Gold. The Weight of Gold is a documentary investigating the connection between elite athleticism and psychological struggle, drawing on the experience of several Olympic competitors including Apolo Anton Ohno, Sasha Cohen, and Shaun White. Sasha Cohen said: "I am deeply moved by the Aurora Institute's recognition of our efforts to shine a light on the mental health struggles that Olympians face. Dismantling the entrenched stigma towards mental illness is essential to making progress, as those who suffer will only get the help they need if they can first admit they struggle."
In response to a call to action made at the event, attendees not only pledged financial support, but also committed to significant actions over the next 12 months. Highlights include:
- Globally renowned entertainer Robbie Williams announced the creation of MIND AID, together with AURORA, a global concert series with the purpose of fundraising for and destigmatizing mental health. MIND AID will show the world that it is okay to not be okay, to let people know that help is there if they need it and to support charities and initiatives that will make the world a happier place.
- NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo announced the addition of mental health initiatives to the work of the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, the social impact foundation that focuses on refugees and immigrants, youth, sport, education, food & shelter, and widows.
- Henrique Dubugras, Pedro Franceschi, founders of fintech leader BREX revealed a USD 3m plan to support their 15,000 customers to create more mental-health friendly workplaces.
One of the most touching moments of the entire evening was when the worlds of two legends collided: for the first time Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up publicly about his owns challenges after his meteoric rise to stardom, the pressures associated being seen as the best player of his generation, and also the desire to give back to his community. To Kevin Love's surprise, Giannis cited Kevin as his role model and guiding star in an emotional speech.
Speaking on behalf of the founders, Christian Angermayer said: "One billion people suffer from mental health issues around the world and this number is only going to rise as we come out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Louise, Henry and I created AURORA Institute to bring together an ecosystem of global leaders from a range of diverse stakeholder groups to fight the global mental health crisis, head-on."
The event marked a key milestone in AURORA's plans to raise US$50 million in the next 5 years, while increasing visibility and awareness around the need for global mental health funding and de-stigmatizing of mental health issues. The AURORA Institute believes that by exploring and opening our minds, we can build a healthier, happier, and more inclusive future for all.
ABOUT AURORA INSTITUTE
The AURORA Institute was founded by Louise Tabbiner, Christian Angermayer and Henry Chalhoub. AURORA's mandate is to be the first non-profit incubator of its kind, focused on funding the world's leading individuals and NGOs dedicated to solving our existing global mental health crisis. Our goal is to amplify the efforts of those already doing the most impactful work or to empower those that could do more - helping them build their own foundations or navigate how to make mental health a core focus in their companies, communities and organizations.
Founding partners of the Evening of Discovery include Asteya, Apeiron Investment Group, Introsight Advisors, and Impact One. Founding friends include Aethos Hotels, Mindmaze, Calm, SlimBiotics, Elie Saab, Gopuff, and Barents Re. Founding donors include flow and atai Life Sciences. Beverage sponsors include Armand de Brignac, HeavenSake, Rumor, Brother's Bond and TRIP.
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ArcBest LTL carrier offering hiring bonuses for full-time city drivers
FORT SMITH, Ark., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a hiring event in San Jose on May 26, for full-time city drivers and participants in the company's city driver development program. The company is offering $15,000 signing bonuses for full-time city drivers.
"There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president. "Our people are at the heart of our success, and our values-driven culture has created an environment where people can grow and thrive — it's more than just a job, it's a career. If you live in the San Jose area and you're looking to join a company with excellent benefits, frequent home time and ongoing training opportunities, we hope to see you at the event."
On May 26, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 2135 O'Toole Avenue, San Jose, Calif., 95131. No appointment is necessary. Driver candidates should be at least 21 years old.
At the event, candidates can expect:
- Assistance with job applications
- Interviews with ABF recruiters
- Potential job offers made that day
ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America. ABF employs more than 10,000 people across over 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.
Full-time ABF drivers and dock workers receive Teamster Union Scale wages, 100 percent company-paid health insurance for employees and their families, personal days, sick leave and paid holidays, and they are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event, or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com.
ABOUT ARCBEST
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with nearly 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
Media Contact: Autumnn Mahar
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Mercedes just sold the world’s most expensive car for $142 million
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business
Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world’s most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker’s collection was sold to a private owner for €135 million, the equivalent of $142 million. That price makes it the most expensive car known to ever have been sold, according to Hagerty, a company that tracks collector car values.
Money from the sale will be used to establish the Mercedes-Benz Fund, a global scholarship fund, Mercedes said in an announcement.
The previous record sale price for a car was reportedly $70 million paid in 2018 for a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
The Mercedes that was sold was one of only two 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe prototypes. The 67-year-old cars were named for Mercedes’ chief engineer at the time, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, and are claimed to have a top speed of 186 mph It was sold at a closed invitation-only auction at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on May 5. The auction was held in cooperation with auto auction company RM Sotheby’s.
The other Uhlenhaut Coupe will remain in the Museum’s collection, according to a Mercedes-Benz statement.
“Their racing cars from the 1930s and 1950s are rare, and most are still owned by the factory, so any that come to market are highly sought after,” said Brian Rabold, vice president for automotive intelligence at Hagerty.
Mercedes’ “Gullwing” SLRs — so-called because of the doors that rise up like curved wings — are considered to be among the world’s most desirable cars. And various rare and racing versions are especially valuable.
The SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe was, essentially, a hard-top version of Mercedes’ famous open-topped SLR racing car, powered by a 300 horsepower eight-cylinder engine. The thinking was that a closed car would better protect drivers from wind and weather at high speeds, while the closed roof would also improve aerodynamics.
Shortly after the development of these cars, Mercedes stopped its involvement in motorsports, so the cars were never used in competition.
While the identity of the car’s new owners remains unknown, British classic car dealer Simon Kidston claimed in a press release to have placed the winning bid on behalf of a customer.
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BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the August 2022 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund. (NYSE: USA)
Liberty All-Star Equity Fund
Ticker: USA
Monthly Update, August, 2022
Investment Approach:
Fund Style: Large-Cap Core
Fund Strategy: Combines three value-style and two growth-style investment managers. Those selected demonstrate a consistent investment philosophy, decision making process, continuity of key people and above-average long-term results compared to managers with similar styles.
Investment Managers:
Value Managers:
Aristotle Capital Management, LLC
Fiduciary Management, Inc.
Pzena Investment Management, LLC
Growth Managers:
Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP
TCW Investment Management Company
New Holdings
None
Holdings Liquidated
Elanco Animal Health, Inc.
Sun Communities, Inc.
The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund's portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.
Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.
Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.
All data is as of August 31, 2022 unless otherwise noted.
Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund
1-800-241-1850
www.all-starfunds.com
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(NEXSTAR) – With monkeypox reaching all 50 U.S. states around the same time that public schools are opening their doors for a new school year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is offering new guidance for parents, teachers and administrators.
In a recently-released “frequently asked questions” update, the CDC said that at this point schools don’t need to do anything beyond what they would to prevent the transmission of any infections disease.
“At this time, the risk of monkeypox to children and adolescents in the United States is low,” the CDC said. “In this outbreak, most cases of monkeypox have been associated with sexual contact.”
The CDC adds that, in the current global outbreak, monkeypox has rarely been life-threatening in children, who make up a small minority of cases.
Transmission of monkeypox among children is not unheard of, however, and has happened in the U.S. during the current outbreak. On Tuesday, health officials confirmed three new pediatric cases in Georgia, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
What about vaccinations for the staff?
The CDC reiterated that there is currently no need for widespread vaccination for monkeypox among children and staff at U.S. day cares, pre-schools or K-12 schools.
People should get the vaccination if they’ve been exposed to monkeypox or fall into one of the these three groups:
- People who have been identified by public health officials as a contact of someone with monkeypox
- People who know one of their sexual partners in the past 2 weeks has been diagnosed with monkeypox
- People who had multiple sexual partners in the past 2 weeks in an area with known monkeypox
With monkeypox dominating headlines this summer, the CDC is also reminding families and school employees that the risk is low, and if a rash and fever develop it could be from a number of far more common viruses.
If the child was confirmed to have been exposed to monkeypox and develops symptoms, administrators and other school staff are encouraged to follow CDC’s guidance here: “What should we do if a person who has been exposed to monkeypox develops symptoms while in our setting?”.
What should schools do if there is a monkeypox case?
If an infected student does come to school, make sure to clean and disinfect the area where the child spent time and any surfaces he or she might have touched, according to the CDC. Anything that can’t be cleaned and disinfected should be thrown away.
All children, staff and volunteers not involved in cleaning should stay out of the room until the process is done.
“Most children can attend school and other school-related activities even if they have had close contact with someone with monkeypox,” according to the CDC. “The health department will provide specific guidance should an exposure occur.”
If a child develops symptoms while at school, teachers should move that student to a more isolated setting, like an office, and have the child (above 2 years old) or adolescent where a mask before calling a parent or caregiver.
Staff working with the child should wear a respirator if possible, or a well-fitting mask, and avoid any unnecessary close contact by wearing protective equipment, not holding the child and not touching the rash area. Staff is still encouraged “to attend to the child in an age-appropriate manner (for example, changing soiled diapers, calming an upset toddler).”
Any cases should be reported to health officials to help with the contact tracing process.
How long should a student with monkeypox stay out of school?
If a student catches monkeypox, the CDC recommends that he or she isolate to lessen the likelihood of transmitting it.
Isolation should continue until all the scabs from the monkeypox rash have fully healed and a new layer of skin has formed. This could take as long as four weeks after symptoms start.
People who get sick should also stay away from pets and other animals. Earlier this month, a 4-year-old male Italian greyhound is believed to have contracted monkeypox from a human, which is thought to be the first documented human-pet transmission.
While the risk to children is low, schools that do have a case should “communicate fact-based information to parents and caregivers, including staff members, and avoid introducing stigma.”
I have monkeypox and I can’t isolate from my child
In an ideal scenario, another parent or adult in the household without monkeypox should serve as the primary caregiver.
If that’s not possible, here are some precautions that the CDC recommends while caring for the child:
- During interactions, the parent or caregiver should cover their rash with clothing, gloves, or bandages, wear a well-fitting mask, and follow other prevention practices.
- The child or adolescent, if 2 years of age or older, should wear a well-fitting mask or respirator during interactions with the parent or caregiver.
- The guidance for Disinfecting the Home and Other Non-Healthcare Settings to clean and disinfect surfaces, floors, and shared items used by the person with monkeypox should be followed.
- The parent should work with their doctor and health department for further guidance on the child’s activities outside the home.
If the parent or caregiver is able to isolate and the child wears a mask during any contact, the child should be able to return to school, according to the CDC.
Children exposed to monkeypox should be monitored for symptoms for 21 days.
Daily temperature checks, full-body skin checks and inspection of the inside of the mouth for sores or ulcers is recommended, but symptoms may still be hard to detect.
Parents can ask older children to let them know if they experience any pain or rashes on the skin in their private areas.
“It is also important to discuss vaccination for exposed children with the health department,” according to the CDC. “A vaccine is available that can help prevent monkeypox in people who have been exposed if it is given soon after exposure.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/monkeypox-and-schools-cdc-releases-new-guidance/ | 2022-08-25T00:44:13Z |
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