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Shinkwin shares lead at Soudal Open despite injury
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — English golfer Callum Shinkwin claimed a share of the lead after the first round of the Soudal Open after almost pulling out of the European tour event with a wrist injury. Shinkwin shot 6-under 65 at Rinkven International Golf Club near Antwerp and was tied with countrymen Dale Whitnell and Sam Horsfield as the tour returned to Belgium for the first time since 2019. Shinkwin says he had a wrist issue from Wednesday “and on the range it just erupted straight up my arm.” He says he only played because there was no first reserve to take his place. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/12/shinkwin-shares-lead-at-soudal-open-despite-injury/ | 2022-05-12T23:07:28Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — You don’t have to be in Kentucky to enjoy a good mint julep, shoot, you can be all over the world or even in Dallas.
That’s right, Monday, May 30 is National Mint Julep Day, so, go grab a glass, get that pinky up high (because we’re fancy) and enjoy! If you don’t have all the fixings at home to concoct one up yourself, never fear, we’ve got you covered.
We checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots in Dallas to grab a mint julep at:
- The People’s Last Stand, located in Upper Greenville
- The Porch, located in Lower Greenville
- Bowen House, located in Uptown
- Whiskey Cake
- Peppersmash
- Yardbird Table & Bar, located in Uptown
- Elm Street Cask & Kitchen, located in Downtown
- Lone Star Park
- Vetted Wall, located in South Dallas
Remember, sit down, sip up, and relax! | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/top-spots-around-dallas-to-enjoy-a-mint-julep-according-to-yelp/ | 2022-05-30T16:48:12Z |
Foreclosure Starts Remain Unchanged from Last Month; While Completed Foreclosures Decrease 36 Percent from Last Month
IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its April 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows there were a total of 30,674 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — down 8 percent from a month ago but up 160 percent from a year ago.
Illinois, New Jersey and Ohio had the highest foreclosure rates
Nationwide one in every 4,580 housing units had a foreclosure filing in April 2022. States with the highest foreclosure rates were Illinois (one in every 2,241 housing units with a foreclosure filing); New Jersey (one in every 2,292 housing units); Ohio (one in every 2,585 housing units); Indiana (one in every 2,660 housing units); and Nevada (one in every 3,043 housing units).
Among the 223 metropolitan statistical areas with a population of at least 200,000, those with the highest foreclosure rates in April 2022 were Greeley, CO (one in every 1,237 housing units with a foreclosure filing); Cleveland, OH (one in every 1,326 housing units); Elkhart, IN (one in every 1,531 housing units); Fayetteville, NC (one in every 1,639 housing units); and Chicago, IL (one in every 1,851 housing units).
Those metropolitan areas with a population greater than 1 million, with the worst foreclosure rates in April 2022, aside from Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL were: Philadelphia, PA (one in every 2,196 housing units); Indianapolis, IN (one in every 2,268 housing units); and Riverside, CA (one in every 2,366 housing units).
Foreclosure starts remain unchanged from last month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,286 U.S. properties in April 2022, just down slightly from 22,360 last month but up 251 percent from a year ago.
Counter to the national trend, states that had at least 100 foreclosure starts in April 2022 and saw the greatest monthly increases in foreclosure starts included: Massachusetts (up 133 percent); Colorado (up 95 percent); Minnesota (up 59 percent); Indiana (up 39 percent); and Washington (up 24 percent).
In looking more granular, those counties that had the greatest number of foreclosure starts in April 2022 included: Cook County, IL (759 foreclosure starts); Los Angeles County, CA (652 foreclosure starts); Harris County, TX (429 foreclosure starts); Maricopa County, AZ ( 331 foreclosure starts); and Philadelphia, PA (277 foreclosure starts).
"The extreme difference between foreclosure starts and foreclosure completions in April might be the beginning of a trend," said Rick Sharga, executive Vice President of market intelligence for ATTOM. "Record levels of homeowner equity should provide financially distressed homeowners the opportunity to sell their homes prior to a foreclosure auction, meaning we should continue to see fewer foreclosure completions. While it may take several months to determine if this is actually what's happening, it seems like a real possibility in today's low supply/high demand housing market."
Foreclosure completion numbers decrease 36 percent from last month
Lenders repossessed 2,830 U.S. properties through completed foreclosures (REOs) in April 2022, down 36 percent from last month but up 82 percent from last year.
Those states that had the greatest number of REOs in April 2022, included: Illinois (417 REOs); Pennsylvania (266 REOs); Michigan (187 REOs); Ohio (150 REOs); and California (148 REOs).
Those major metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) with a population greater than 1 million that saw the greatest number of REOs in April 2022 included: Chicago, IL (347 REOs); Philadelphia, PA (149 REOs); New York, NY (128 REOs); Detroit, MI (64 REOs); and St. Louis, MO (53 REOs).
Report methodology
The ATTOM U.S. Foreclosure Market Report provides a count of the total number of properties with at least one foreclosure filing entered into the ATTOM Data Warehouse during the month and quarter. Some foreclosure filings entered into the database during the quarter may have been recorded in the previous quarter. Data is collected from more than 3,000 counties nationwide, and those counties account for more than 99 percent of the U.S. population. ATTOM's report incorporates documents filed in all three phases of foreclosure: Default — Notice of Default (NOD) and Lis Pendens (LIS); Auction — Notice of Trustee Sale and Notice of Foreclosure Sale (NTS and NFS); and Real Estate Owned, or REO properties (that have been foreclosed on and repurchased by a bank). For the annual, midyear and quarterly reports, if more than one type of foreclosure document is received for a property during the timeframe, only the most recent filing is counted in the report. The annual, midyear, quarterly and monthly reports all check if the same type of document was filed against a property previously. If so, and if that previous filing occurred within the estimated foreclosure timeframe for the state where the property is located, the report does not count the property in the current year, quarter or month.
About ATTOM
ATTOM provides premium property data to power products that improve transparency, innovation, efficiency and disruption in a data-driven economy. ATTOM multi-sources property tax, deed, mortgage, foreclosure, environmental risk, natural hazard, and neighborhood data for more than 155 million U.S. residential and commercial properties covering 99 percent of the nation's population. A rigorous data management process involving more than 20 steps validates, standardizes, and enhances the real estate data collected by ATTOM, assigning each property record with a persistent, unique ID — the ATTOM ID. The 20TB ATTOM Data Warehouse fuels innovation in many industries including mortgage, real estate, insurance, marketing, government and more through flexible data delivery solutions that include bulk file licenses, property data APIs, real estate market trends, property reports and more. Also, introducing our newest innovative solution, that offers immediate access and streamlines data management – ATTOM Cloud.
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New study reveals few manufacturers meet online customers' needs; shows tremendous opportunity for businesses to distinguish themselves from competitors
CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American manufacturing e-commerce generates $2.4 trillion in value annually, yet a new study released today shows that most firms don't optimize their online marketplaces to meet the needs of the modern B2B buyer. Logik.io — creators of Commerce Logic Engine technology powering configuration for e-commerce and CPQ experiences — commissioned the study through a third-party firm, which evaluated the effectiveness of 250 e-commerce shopping channels built by B2B manufacturers.
The results, as shared in Logik.io's "State of B2B E-Commerce for Manufacturers" report, serve as a wake-up call to the manufacturing industry. Here are some key findings:
- Just 12% of companies offer a guided selling experience on their website.
- More than half the time (57%), it takes shoppers three steps or more to find a product detail page.
- Four of every five companies' B2B-commerce sites (86%) offer no upselling, cross-selling, add-ons or complementary products.
- Nearly three of every four shoppers (74%) feel the need for previous experience with that company's products to understand its site navigation, meaning a first-time buyer's customer journey is a struggle on most platforms.
"The needs and expectations of B2B buyers are evolving rapidly, and the demands of a company's self-service buying experience are growing," says Logik co-founder and CEO Chris Shutts. "We believe companies must adapt to these customer desires and see first-hand the maturity — or immaturity — of their B2B e-commerce methods."
"Ultimately, we wanted to get an unbiased assessment of how easy or difficult it is to configure, price, quote, and buy B2B manufactured products online," Shutts says.
Additional shortcomings the study gleaned from manufacturer's e-commerce sites include:
- Only a quarter of companies (24%) provide upfront pricing for the product.
- Merely one of every five companies (19%) offers a product configuration experience on their website.
- Just one of five manufacturers (20%) offers buyers the ability to purchase products from their site.
- A significant portion (80%) say the website was not easy to buy through.
"What we're discovering is most B2B manufacturers are very early in their e-commerce journey," Shutts says. "Companies still make it difficult for customers to find, configure, price, and buy products in a self-service manner, creating more friction points than favorable experiences."
Yet Shutts and Logik.io are steadfastly optimistic about businesses' ability to separate themselves from competitors.
"There's a massive opportunity for manufacturers to differentiate themselves from their peers and level up their e-commerce experience," he offers. "But companies that stay status quo and do not evolve their digital experience will be left behind."
Shutts points to early innovators that are using technology to remove buying friction and prioritize their e-commerce experience. He acknowledges a gap between buyer expectations and company execution, but the correct CPQ solution can overcome this obstacle.
Logik tasked third-party shoppers to evaluate 250 manufacturers' B2B websites for four key elements:
- Ease of navigation and finding products.
- Ability to find pricing for products sought.
- Configurability and customization capabilities of products on the site.
- Overall ease of use and purchase ability on the e-commerce site.
To check out the full report or for more information on Logik, visit https://learn.logik.io/state-of-b2b-ecommerce.
ABOUT LOGIK.IO
Logik.io's Commerce Logic Engine helps businesses sell more effectively through their direct sales teams and digital commerce channels by consumerizing the way they sell their products with guided, flexible, and intuitive selling experiences for CPQ and eCommerce. Logik.io's headless engine governs the logic, rules, and recommendations that direct how products can and should be configured and sold, making even the most sophisticated products simple to sell, allowing teams to sell more, sell faster, and maintain less. Logik.io was founded by a proven team with decades of experience in the sales technology space and is backed by High Alpha and Salesforce Ventures. Learn more at logik.io.
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LONDON, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 50 Best today announces its Champions of Change 2022, heroes of hospitality creating positive change for their communities. Launched last year to celebrate the industry's unsung heroes, in 2022 the accolade is given to two individuals and one pair driving meaningful action and creating blueprints for a better hospitality sector.
- Dieuveil Malonga – Chef of Meza Malonga in Kigali, Rwanda and founder of Chefs in Africa
- Koh Seng Choon – Social entrepreneur and founder of Dignity Kitchen in Singapore and Hong Kong
- Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina – London-based founders of #CookForUkraine
Dieuveil Malonga is the chef of restaurant Meza Malonga in Kigali, Rwanda, and founder of Chefs in Africa, an online platform that cultivates culinary talent in Africa by helping cooks overcome barriers such as discrimination and lack of training or equipment. Malonga's mission is to "write a new story of gastronomy which has its roots in Africa and contribute to establish furthermore African cuisine as gourmet".
Koh Seng Choon, based between Hong Kong and Singapore, is the founder of Dignity Kitchen, Asia's first community food courts managed by people with disabilities, which also act as schools to train the disabled and disadvantaged to run hawker operations. Dignity Kitchen is part of Project Dignity, which supports people with disabilities through several initiatives, including a second-hand book shop managed by mothers and their challenged children, and Dignity Meal, a food security initiative for the disadvantaged.
London-based friends Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina launched food fundraising initiative #CookForUkraine in response to the war in Ukraine, where Hercules was born. #CookForUkraine aims to increase awareness of the humanitarian crisis and raise money to help displaced children and families, while providing a platform to share and promote Ukrainian recipes, along with the stories behind those dishes.
William Drew, Director of Content for The World's 50 Best Restaurants, says: "We are thrilled to recognise the incredible work that Dieuveil, Koh Seng, and Olia and Alissa are doing for their communities and we're honoured to be able to support their brilliant initiatives." Each of the three winners will also receive a substantial financial donation to their project as part of the prize.
Champions of Change is one of several pre-announced awards in the lead up to The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 awards ceremony on 18 July.
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(WXIN) — A homicide investigation is underway in New Zealand after a family found the remains of two children inside suitcases they bought from a storage facility in an online auction.
The family alerted police to the discovery last week after finding the remains inside the suitcases. New Zealand police characterized the find as “extremely upsetting.”
The family who bought the suitcases doesn’t have anything to do with the remains, police said, and is cooperating with the investigation. Police have asked the media to “respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
Police said the family was “understandably distressed” by the discovery, which was made in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa.
An examination of the remains found that the suitcases contained the remains of two elementary school-aged children, police revealed Wednesday.
“Early indications suggest these children may have been deceased for a number of years before being found last week,” said Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua.
“Formal identification procedures are still ongoing, which means police are not yet able to comment on the identities of the children,” he said.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the children and how their remains ended up at the storage facility.
“We are continuing to treat this matter very seriously and we are determined to hold the person, or persons, responsible for the deaths of these children to account,” Vaaelua said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/remains-of-2-children-found-inside-suitcases-bought-from-storage-facility-auction-in-new-zealand/ | 2022-08-18T12:52:26Z |
Authorities searching for suspect after A/C repairman shot to death, sheriff says
By Briana Conner
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — An A/C repairman was shot to death after he was confronted by an unknown suspect in southwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The shooting happened Thursday in the 3900 block of Summit Valley Drive. The sheriff said the man was doing work at a home when he was confronted by an unknown man, who then shot him.
The repairman was taken to a hospital by Lifeflight and was pronounced dead.
According to Gonzalez, the suspect fled the scene and an active search is ongoing. The suspect is described as a Black man with large Afro-hair. He was wearing red sweatpants, a black T-shirt and fled on foot.
The reason behind the shooting is unknown at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to call authorities at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or 713-221-6000.
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NEW YORK , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified" or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Riskified and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
In July 2021, Riskified conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 20.125 million Class A ordinary shares priced at $21.00 per share. On September 9, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021—i.e., the quarter prior to the IPO. On a conference call to discuss the results, the Company stated that Riskified tended "to experience higher chargebacks when we enter a new industry."
On November 16, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021—i.e., the quarter during which the IPO was conducted. The release reported that Riskified's revenue growth had declined to 26% year-over-year, compared to 55% and 47% revenue growth year-over-year for the first and second quarters of 2021 respectively. Similarly, Riskified's GMV growth had declined to 28% year-over-year compared to 77% and 55% respectively for the first two quarters of 2021. Moreover, the Company's gross profits had increased only 10% year-over-year, far below the Company's already decelerated revenue growth trajectory. The Company's gross profit margins had plummeted to just 46% during the quarter, compared to 56% and 60% in the first and second quarter of 2021 respectively, as gross profit fell sequentially to $24.3 million compared to $28.6 million and $33.3 million in the first and second quarters of 2021 respectively. Further, Riskified's cost of revenue had jumped to $28.3 million in the third quarter of 2021, primarily as a result of a sharp increase in chargeback expenses, representing a 50% increase year-over-year and nearly 30% above the Company's cost of revenue for the first and second quarters of 2021.
On February 23, 2022, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. The release reported that Riskified's revenue growth and GMV growth had continued to decelerate during the quarter to just 22% and 23%, respectively, year-over-year. Further, Riskified's gross profit growth remained muted, at just 10.7% year-over-year-growth during the quarter, and the Company's cost of revenue had continued to climb to more than $33 million during the quarter compared to just $23.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2020. In addition, the release stated that Riskified expected to generate only between $254 million and $257 million in 2022 revenues (which would represent only 11.5% year-over-year growth) and an adjusted 2022 EBITDA of between negative $69 million and $66 million (which would more than triple the losses suffered by the Company in 2021), indicating that the adverse business trends being suffered by the Company were in fact accelerating.
Since the IPO, Riskified's stock has closed as low as $5.23 per share, representing a decline of more than 75% from the offering price.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Conference call scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading full-service commercial real estate services business, today announced the timing of its second quarter 2022 financial results press release and conference call. The call will take place at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 29, 2022. The Company plans to issue an advisory press release regarding the availability of its consolidated quarterly financial results by 8:00 a.m. ET on Friday, July 29, 2022. Newmark's advisory release will notify the public that a full-text financial results press release will be accessible at any of the following pages:
http://ir.nmrk.com (PDF version of the full press release, PDF of a quarterly results investor presentation, and supplemental Excel financial tables)
https://ir.nmrk.com/investors/news-releases/financial-and-corporate-releases/default.aspx (PDF version of the full press release, PDF of a quarterly results investor presentation, and supplemental Excel financial tables)
https://www.nmrk.com/media/search?type=Press%20Releases (PDF only)
ABOUT NEWMARK
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.1 billion for the twelve months ending March 31, 2022. Newmark's company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 6,300 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
DISCUSSION OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ABOUT NEWMARK
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc. announced today its investment of $80.6 million to expand and renovate its state-of-the-art processing and packaging plant in Memphis, Tennessee. The investment will significantly increase Riviana's production capacity for its ready to serve cup and pouch products and add approximately 80 new full-time jobs.
The investment will add approximately 65,000 square feet to the plant and include a renovation of approximately 20,000 square feet, which will increase the plant's current production capacity for its Minute® rice microwaveable cups and introduce new production capacity for ready to serve pouches lines of its Tilda®, Carolina® and Mahatma® rice brands.
"We will be in a stronger position to meet or exceed customer needs of looking for simpler, better and more nutritional food options," said Enrique Zaragoza, President and CEO of Riviana. "And, we look forward to many more years of our successful partnership between Riviana and the Memphis community with this investment."
It is the seventh expansion project at the facility since it opened in 2006. Most recently, in April 2021, Riviana invested $15 million to upgrade production and expand instant rice capacity. Demolition and construction work is expected to begin during the first quarter 2023 with new production capacity utilization starting in the first quarter 2024.
The expansion and renovation project will be supported by an 11-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) incentive awarded by the Economic Development Growth Engine Industrial Development Board of the City of Memphis and County of Shelby, Tennessee. Riviana wants to thank the EDGE Board and the many other people and organizations that have provided guidance and/or financial support for this investment: The Honorable Jim Strickland, Mayor of the City of Memphis; The Honorable Lee Harris, Mayor of Shelby County; The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce; State of Tennessee Office of Economic and Community Development; Workforce Mid-South; Memphis Light, Gas and Water; and The Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Regional Economic Development.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Riviana Foods Inc. is committed to producing the cleanest, most wholesome rice products available. With more than 100 years of experience, Riviana is America's leading rice company and the world's largest marketer of wild rice. The Riviana family of well known brands includes Minute®, Success®, Mahatma®, Carolina®, Adolphus®, RiceSelect®, Tilda® and Gourmet House®.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, the world leader in the rice sector with a leading position in fresh and premium pasta, Riviana has a truly comprehensive view of the rice business.
Based in Spain, Ebro Foods conducts business in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors across the globe through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands in more than 80 countries spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. This relationship enhances both Riviana's products and company by providing access to a worldwide network of raw material sourcing, world-class research and development centers, cutting-edge technology and product innovations.
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Lamar County standoff ends after nearly two hours Wednesday morning
PARIS, Texas (KXII) - Just before 11 Wednesday morning, Lamar County officers were called out to a house on 38th street where they say a man was barricaded inside with an assault weapon.
After 39-year-old- Ryan Adamson failed to appear in court Wednesday morning, officers came to his house after the judge issued a warning and were tipped off that Adamson had an AR- 15.
Adamson was inside the back room for nearly 2 hours before surrendering …
“Peacefully came out, we took care of the situation and took him into custody,” Sheriff Cass said.
Wednesday morning law enforcement said Adamson failed to appear for jury selection in his pending trial, which resulted in Lamar County deputies to issue a felony warrant to go to his residence in the 3800 block of Morning Side Addition.
“Once they were at his residence he ran to the back room barricaded there in that room,” Sheriff Cass said.
Deputies said Adamson had an AR-15 rifle and a clip of ammunition.
“What we do is, we always make sure that we look at everything to the fact when someone barricades that if they are armed until we can substantiate that that’s not correct,” Sheriff Cass said. “So there was weapons found, we secured those.”
Multiple law enforcement officers in Lamar County came out to assist.
Once the sheriff arrived on scene, he went to the area where adamson was barricaded to talk to him.
“He was talking to his mother on the phone, she did everything he could to make sure hey give yourself up and resolved this peacefully and he did,” Sheriff Cass said.
After a nearly 2-hour tense standoff, Adamson surrendered peacefully.
“No one was hurt and at the end of the day no officer was hurt, he wasn’t hurt and nobody was injured,” Sheriff Cass said.
Adamson was out on bail and is now back in the Lamar County jail.
Law enforcement officers tell News 12 the neighborhood is now safe.
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Mr. Rigby is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Revolo Biotherapeutics and has three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
SAN DIEGO and CALGARY, AB, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) today announced the appointment of Jonathan Rigby to its Board of Directors.
"Jonathan has successfully built, financed, listed, and led several life science companies across a range of therapeutic areas, and I am thrilled to welcome him to our Board," said Dr. Matt Coffey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. "His extensive executive leadership experience, together with his business development and commercial expertise, will guide us as we advance our breast and pancreatic cancer programs towards late-stage trials and work to deepen our relationships with leading biopharmaceutical companies. His background is highly complementary with those of our other Board members, and I look forward to beginning our work together."
Mr. Rigby added, "The opportunity to join Oncolytics at this crucial stage in the Company's evolution and help forge the Company forward to treat these terrible cancers is compelling. Extensive clinical data have demonstrated pelareorep's ability to provide a statistically significant survival benefit in breast cancer, its potential to synergize with checkpoint inhibition and drive objective responses in pancreatic cancer, as well as how its multifaceted mechanism of action positions it to enhance the efficacy of additional drug classes across various indications. Upcoming data readouts in breast and pancreatic cancer will provide valuable opportunities to accelerate pelareorep's path towards registration in these indications. I am keen to lend my insights to company management and the Board as they work towards these potential catalysts and prepare for anticipated growth."
Mr. Rigby joins Oncolytics' Board with over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Revolo Biotherapeutics, where he leads a team focused on the development of therapies for autoimmune and allergic diseases. Previously, he was the CEO of SteadyMed Ltd., which he led through a NASDAQ listing and sale to United Therapeutics Corporation. Prior to his time at SteadyMed, Mr. Rigby co-founded Zogenix, Inc., a CNS-focused specialty pharmaceutical company that was acquired by UCB earlier this year in a transaction valued at up to approximately U.S. $1.9 billion. Before co-founding Zogenix, Mr. Rigby held roles of increasing responsibility in commercial and business development functions at large pharmaceutical companies such as Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Profile Therapeutics (now Phillips Medical). In addition to his Oncolytics appointment, Mr. Rigby is also a member of the Revolo Biotherapeutics and ImmunoMolecular Therapeutics Boards of Directors and the Chairman of BIOS, a Nasdaq-listed biotech acquisition company. He holds a B.S. with Honors in Biological Sciences from Sheffield University, UK, and an M.B.A. from Portsmouth University, UK.
About Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Oncolytics is a biotechnology company developing pelareorep, an intravenously delivered immunotherapeutic agent. This compound induces anti-cancer immune responses and promotes an inflamed tumor phenotype -- turning "cold" tumors "hot" -- through innate and adaptive immune responses to treat a variety of cancers.
Pelareorep has demonstrated synergies with immune checkpoint inhibitors and may also be synergistic with other approved oncology treatments. Oncolytics is currently conducting and planning clinical trials evaluating pelareorep in combination with checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies in solid and hematological malignancies as it advances towards a registration study in metastatic breast cancer. For further information, please visit: www.oncolyticsbiotech.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and forward-looking information under applicable Canadian securities laws (such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding Oncolytics' belief as to the potential and benefits of pelareorep as a cancer therapeutic; Oncolytics' expectations as to the purpose, design, outcomes and benefits of its current or pending clinical trials involving pelareorep; our plans to advance towards a registration study in metastatic breast cancer; and other statements related to anticipated developments in Oncolytics' business and technologies. In any forward-looking statement in which Oncolytics expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectations or beliefs are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement or expectation or belief will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause Oncolytics' actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the availability of funds and resources to pursue research and development projects, the efficacy of pelareorep as a cancer treatment, the success and timely completion of clinical studies and trials, Oncolytics' ability to successfully commercialize pelareorep, uncertainties related to the research and development of pharmaceuticals, uncertainties related to the regulatory process and general changes to the economic environment. In particular, we may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from COVID-19 coronavirus, including operating, manufacturing supply chain, clinical trial and project development delays and disruptions, labour shortages, travel and shipping disruption, and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how Oncolytics may be affected if the COVID-19 pandemic persists for an extended period of time. We may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of our control, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. Investors should consult Oncolytics' quarterly and annual filings with the Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
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‘Violence didn’t come from Joe’: Parents remember son killed in school fight
BELTON, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas mother continues to heal after losing her son in a deadly high school fight.
Amanda Rios told KWTX she had no idea her 18-year-old son Jose Luis “Joe” Ramirez Jr. agreed to fight another student in the wake of an incident at prom.
“We never even knew this was a problem. Nobody talked to us. My boys didn’t tell me anything about what happened at prom,” Ramirez Jr.’s father, Jose Luis Ramirez Sr., said.
The 18-year-old’s mother and father also said they never heard of their son’s alleged killer, Caysen Tyler Allison, until after the incident.
“The first thing I saw was his eyes. He has evil in him,” Ramirez Jr. said. “He was scared to fight my son. That’s why he pulled that knife out.”
The Belton Police Department reports Ramirez Jr. was fatally stabbed by Allison inside a restroom at Belton High School on May 3.
The family said they believe their son was ambushed and murdered over a lie.
“The world is just getting uglier. People don’t just solve things and move on; they go to this extent for just the stupidest reasons, over a girl,” Rios said.
The family also said they wanted to dispel rumors that Ramirez Jr. was in a gang and threatened Allison.
“Violence didn’t come from Joe. He’d fight you if you wanted to challenge him. He would man up, but he was never a bully,” Rios said.
The devastated mother said she was denied access to her son when she arrived at Belton High School the day of the fight and never got a chance to see him until he died at the hospital.
“That is eating me alive. I just wonder, did he long for me? Did I cross his mind?” she said.
Rios said mementos and photos keep her son’s memory alive but that she is no longer scared of death and looking forward to being reunited with her son.
“God is good, and my baby’s OK,” she said.
Funeral services for Ramirez Jr. are scheduled for Thursday at Crossroads Church. His body will be cremated after the service, according to the family.
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Brand campaign highlights women's stories of strength as they take action to treat urinary incontinence
SAN DIEGO, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACOG Annual Meeting — Renovia Inc. (Renovia), a women-led company that develops digital therapeutics for female pelvic floor disorders, has launched a new brand campaign titled, Stronger Women, at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM). The campaign is intended to educate clinicians and women about urinary incontinence (UI) and the leva® Pelvic Health System, a convenient, easy-to-use, at-home pelvic health program that can help women strengthen their pelvic floor and decrease the symptoms of stress, mixed and mild to moderate UI, including overactive bladder. Through the campaign, and by launching it at the ACSM, Renovia seeks to make first-line treatment for UI more accessible and accelerate the momentum supporting regular screening for female UI among clinicians.
The Stronger Women campaign centers on the importance of a strong pelvic floor in women's overall health and well-being. It highlights the stories of women who have taken action to reduce UI symptoms while showcasing the wide range of women impacted by the condition. Powerful images convey the confidence, inner strength and dignity achieved by women who are proactive about their health with a focus on the importance of a strong pelvic floor. The campaign also humanizes the issues associated with UI and, thus, seeks to make UI less taboo. These powerful visuals accompany statements of strength, such as:
Joan's toned in places you can't even see. Like her pelvic floor.
Maria makes strength look easy. Pelvic floor strength.
Cynthia finds inner strength in unlikely places. Like her pelvic floor.
Multiple studies show that Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT), commonly referred to as Kegel exercises, can offer effective, first-line treatment for urinary incontinence. However, most women cannot strengthen and train their pelvic floor effectively performing Kegels on their own. The leva Pelvic Health System is an FDA-cleared, prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) that combines a small vaginal motion sensor with a smartphone app that guides a woman through treatment, offering an easy, non-invasive, drug-free way for women to effectively strengthen their pelvic floor muscles to improve UI symptoms. leva requires just five minutes a day, which women can do at home, on their own schedule.
"In the U.S., UI is now experienced by 62% of adult women, and most aren't talking about it with their clinicians," said Samantha J. Pulliam, M.D, chief medical officer for Renovia. "While ACOG recommends annual screening for UI, treatment options often require drugs, surgery or access to physical therapy. There was little clinicians could offer in the way of easy, effective relief. leva changes this by making first-line therapy more accessible. It was also created with the knowledge that women are most successful when they work with their clinician, which is why leva offers the opportunity for clinicians to monitor and engage with women to support their success."
In April 2022, Obstetrics and Gynecology (The Green Journal), published a randomized controlled superiority study showing that leva was statistically and clinically superior to Kegels alone for improving symptoms of stress and stress-dominant mixed urinary incontinence. The study, "Digital Therapeutic Device for Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial," enrolled 363 patients remotely from four sites: Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, University of New Mexico, Southern California Permanente Medical Group and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Participants in the intervention group (i.e., leva users) saw significant improvement in UI symptoms as early as 4 weeks into treatment. leva users saw their leakage episodes decrease from almost two leaks per day, to only one leak every three days. Also, a significantly greater number of women in the leva group reported they were "much improved" or "very much improved" on the Patient Global Impression of Improvement scale.
"Women with untreated UI too often miss out on the activities and experiences that support their well-being," said Eileen Maus, CEO of Renovia. "leva is designed for stronger women everywhere. By offering an easy, at home way to effectively to relieve UI symptoms, women can live their lives with dignity and return to the activities they enjoy with confidence. We hope our campaign encourages more women to seize their inner strength, abandon the shame and loneliness that can arise from living in silence with UI and return to the activities that can improve their well-being."
The Green Journal study posted online early on March 10, 2022, appeared in the April 2022 print edition and can be accessed here or by visiting Obstetrics & Gynecology online.
About the leva® Pelvic Health System
The leva Pelvic Health System offers a novel, non-invasive, medication-free way for women to train and strengthen their pelvic floor muscles—at home in just five minutes a day—to treat urinary incontinence (UI). Combining a small FDA-cleared vaginal motion sensor connected to a smartphone app, leva offers precise visualization of pelvic movement in real-time, enables progress tracking and allows active physician involvement, all of which support women's success. Recognizing that level-one evidence shows pelvic floor muscle training is most effective when performed under the supervision of a skilled healthcare provider, leva is available by prescription only, allowing physicians the opportunity to treat UI on a broad scale and with deep involvement in patient success. leva is the first femtech product included in the Digital Therapeutics Alliance product library and has multiple clinical trials and published data from globally recognized medical centers supporting its efficacy in treating UI. leva received the 2021 Excellence Award for Research from Medical Device Network.
About Renovia
Boston-based Renovia Inc. is a women-led company dedicated to improving the lives of women with pelvic floor disorders. Renovia's flagship product, the leva® Pelvic Health System, offers a novel, effective, first-line treatment for urinary incontinence (UI), an underreported condition affecting 20 million women in the U.S. alone. Renovia's technology enables non-invasive, drug-free treatment via precise visualization of movement in real time during pelvic floor muscle training, while monitoring usage and progress. For more information about Renovia or leva please visit www.renoviainc.com and www.levatherapy.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Important Indication and Other Information for the leva Pelvic Health System
The leva Pelvic Health System is intended for strengthening of pelvic floor muscles, and rehabilitation and training of weak pelvic floor muscles for the treatment of stress, mixed, and mild to moderate urgency urinary incontinence (including overactive bladder) in women. Treatment with the leva System is by prescription and is not for everyone. Please talk to your prescriber to see if leva is right for you. Your prescriber should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you. Do not use leva while pregnant, or if you think you may be pregnant, unless authorized by your doctor. For a complete summary of the risks and instructions for the leva System, see its Instructions for Use available at www.renoviainc.com and www.levatherapy.com.
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DETROIT, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today it has launched an offering of senior unsecured fixed rate notes. GM intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, eligible projects described in GM's Sustainable Finance Framework.
Additionally, GM has filed a registration statement, including a prospectus and preliminary prospectus supplement, with the SEC for this offering. Prospective investors should read the prospectus in that registration statement, the preliminary prospectus supplement and other documents GM has filed with the SEC for more complete information about GM and this offering.
The documents are available for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting the joint book-running managers:
Barclays Capital Inc.
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717 (or by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com or telephone at 1-888-603-5847)
BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
787 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, New York 10019 or by calling toll-free at 1-800-854-5674
BofA Securities, Inc.
200 North College Street, NC1-004-03-43, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, Toll-free: 1-800-294-1322, E-mail: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717 or by telephone at 1-800-831-9146
Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc.
Attention: Fixed Income Syndicate, 1301 Avenue of the Americas, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10019 or by calling toll-free at 1-866-807-6030
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com
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383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10179, Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, 3rd Floor, telephone collect at 1-212-834-4533
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014 or by calling toll-free at 1-866-718-1649
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General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that represent our current judgment about possible future events. In making these statements we rely on assumptions and analysis based on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors we consider appropriate under the circumstances. We believe these judgments are reasonable, but these statements are not guarantees of any events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative. A list and description of these factors can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other factors that affect the subject of these statements, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.
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LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakerbus, a leading provider of real-time digital communications for the financial markets, has announced the acquisition of iMarket, a leading provider of trader voice communications services.
This acquisition represents a significant expansion of services for Cadence, Speakerbus' high-performance cloud trading communications platform.
Launched in April 2021, Cadence is a suite of software-based trading communications, compliance and connectivity services with resilient, low-latency performance delivered globally as a service in a private, public or hybrid cloud architecture that can be managed by Speakerbus or clients themselves.
With the addition of iMarket's customer base, Cadence has added hundreds of institutional financial services companies to its on-net community and is now a direct point of connection and collaboration to thousands of market participants worldwide.
Benefits of Cadence include:
- Trader voice delivered as a secure, compliant, high-availability service
- Provider-agnostic, multi-cloud approach to critical communications
- Seamless transition to next-gen SIP connectivity services
- Access to leading on-net voice trading communities
- Works with any trading communications platform
- Simple subscription pricing optimises flexibility and costs
"The acquisition of iMarket immediately expands our Cadence on-net community for the financial trading industry, enabling traders to connect to more markets, more quickly and at lower cost," said Andy Wodhams, CEO of Speakerbus. "Cadence is a platform and carrier-agnostic managed service for clients who no longer want to build and run trading communications networks themselves."
Cadence enables customers to migrate their voice trading connectivity services at their own pace and offers access to the broadest community of legacy and next-generation platforms and services.
"iMarket has developed an exceptional reputation for providing high-quality connectivity and personalised service to our customers in the financial community for twenty years. We believe that as the market transitions to digital services and hybrid work models, the combination of the iMarket community and Cadence platform allows our customers to rethink their trading communications and do it in a way that suits their business and with their preferred partners," said Dennis Costello, President and CEO of iMarket.
The Cadence cloud platform is already interconnected with the iMarket on-net community and is available globally, offering an array of options to suit client cloud architecture, connectivity, trading platform preferences.
About Speakerbus
The Speakerbus Group is a leading provider of critical voice solutions that power the financial and command & control markets. Our portfolio of collaboration, connectivity and compliance solutions helps organisations gather information, gain insight, make decisions and build relationships. For over 35 years, Speakerbus has been recognised for having a customer-first approach, striving to provide consistently excellent and personalised service. For more information, visit www.speakerbus.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@speakerbus).
About iMarket
iMarket Communications, Inc. provides quality, high-performance telecom services built around the unique needs of the global financial community. iMarket's leading-edge trader voice solutions offer the power and flexibility needed to streamline critical communications, connect to clients and ensure business continuity. A cost-effective way to manage fast-paced business requirements, iMarket's Trader Voice products make it easy to manage regulatory requirements while communicating with the speed and flexibility required by the evolving financial industry. For more information please visit www.imarketcommunications.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Jennifer Lopez documentary “Halftime” is kicking off the 21st Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, launching the annual New York event with an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer-actor filmed during the tumultuous year she turned 50, co-headlined the Super Bowl and narrowly missed out on an Oscar nomination.
The star-studded, musical premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights serves as an appropriate opener for the Tribeca Festival, which has jettisoned “Film” from its name to better reflect the wide array of concerts, talks, television premieres, podcasts and virtual reality exhibits that increasingly fill its busy live-event schedule alongside movies.
This year’s festival, running through June 19, will trot out plenty of big personalities, from Al Sharpton (the subject of the festival-closing documentary “Loudmouth”) to Taylor Swift (who will sit for a talk with filmmaker Mike Mills about the 2021 short film she directed), to fill some of Manhattan’s biggest theaters. There will be reunions (Michael Mann’s “Heat”) and directorial debuts (among them Ray Romano “Somewhere in Queens”).
But after a scuttled 2020 edition and a largely outdoor 2021 festival timed to New York’s initial pandemic cultural reopening, Tribeca has turned to Bronx native Lopez, whose hits include “Let’s Get Loud,” to bring Tribeca all the way back.
“Halftime” director Amanda Micheli hopes the documentary, premiering June 14 on Netflix, presents a new — sometimes vulnerable, often powerfully resilient — side to its famous subject.
“I had the impression of her as a wildly successful, glamorous person,” Micheli said in an interview. “Then when I met her I was like, ‘This woman is a world-class athlete. She’s a jock. The way she carries herself and the way she works. She’s an artist but I really connected with that side of her. She’s a fighter.”
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman will be placed on the injured list after getting an infection in his leg from a recent tattoo.
Manager Aaron Boone said before Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics that Chapman felt irritation in the leg on Thursday after getting the tattoo earlier in the week. The seven-time All-Star stayed back at the team hotel Friday and Saturday receiving antibiotics and getting treatment.
“It’s still significant enough,” Boone said. “He got a pretty bad infection.”
Chapman hasn’t pitched since Aug. 19 when he allowed one run in one-third of an inning against Toronto. Boone said Chapman had been available to pitch until Thursday when the leg started bothering him just before the start of the series opener against the A’s.
Boone said he doesn’t expect this to be a long-term issue but needs to wait to get a better sense of how much time Chapman will miss.
“Hopefully he’s good in several days,” Boone said. “We just have to get our arms around it. It got a little bit worse over the last few days.”
Boone said he didn’t have a problem with Chapman getting a tattoo during the season.
“It’s hard for me. I don’t have tattoos. That’s a personal choice,” Boone said. “This is more of an unfortunate situation that turned into an infection. My focus is on trying to get him right.”
Chapman was shaky early this season and was replaced as the Yankees’ closer after missing nearly six weeks with tendinitis in his left Achilles. He is 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA in 19 appearances since returning in early July, with 20 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings.
The veteran left-hander is 2-3 with a 4.70 ERA and nine saves in 36 appearances this year.
The Yankees didn’t make an immediate corresponding roster move because they couldn’t get anyone out to the West Coast by Saturday. Boone expects to add an additional player in the next day or two.
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte was placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother, which came nearly two years to the day after his wife died of a heart attack.
Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Marte’s grandmother, Ponga Brigida, died unexpectedly. Marte was raised by his grandmother in the Dominican Republic after his mother died when he was 9.
Wednesday will mark two years since Marte’s wife, Noelia, died of a heart attack.
“It was heart-wrenching talking to him yesterday,” Showalter said. “I don’t think most people realize, he’s had a tough go.
“He’s home for as long as he needs to be there,” he added.
Marte can stay on the bereavement list for three to seven days after being added Monday. Showalter said the team would figure out a way to let him grieve longer if needed.
The 33-year-old Marte signed a $78 million, four-year deal with the Mets as a free agent last offseason. He is hitting .266 with three homers, five stolen bases and a .714 OPS in his first season in Queens.
New York also announced that ace Jacob deGrom had follow-up imaging Monday that showed progressive healing in the stress reaction in his right scapula. The team said he will continue to ramp up his throwing.
DeGrom has not pitched this season and has been expected to be sidelined at least until June. The Mets shifted the two-time Cy Young Award winner to the 60-day injured list last week. He went on the IL opening day, April 7, after injuring his right shoulder blade late in an abbreviated spring training.
“He’s going to move back further and throw harder, and those are good things,” general manager Billy Eppler said.
Right-hander Steve Nogosek was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and righty Adonis Medina added as the 27th player for a doubleheader Tuesday against St. Louis.
New York also said right-hander Trevor Williams would start the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader and righty Taijuan Walker would pitch Game 2.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical device company Theragen is pleased to announce the issuance of a U.S. Patent acknowledging its innovative approach to the development of the ActaStim-S Spine Fusion Bone Growth Stimulator system.
The first new Spine Fusion Stimulator on the market in decades, ActaStim-S blends clinically proven therapeutic stimulation with modern design and a data-rich digital health platform. The system not only promotes healing, it encourages patient compliance, engagement, and informed dialogue with healthcare providers during the critical — and lengthy — post-operative fusion process.
"Spinal fusion is a healing process, often characterized as a race to achieve solid fusion before failure of the implanted hardware," says co-inventor and Theragen CEO Chris McAuliffe. "Electrical stimulation is a clinically proven, safe and effective post-operative adjunct therapy that can help patients win that race, however its clinical effectiveness requires regular use over several months.
"That's why we've taken a user-centric approach, designing a more wearable device that also offers a digital health component that gives patients the unique opportunity to engage in, follow, and truly impact their own recovery."
COO, VP of R&D, and co-inventor Richard Pearce explains further: "The system includes a remarkably discreet, unobtrusive wearable unit that is very well received by patients. It includes utilization tracking, on-board activity sensing, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and an intuitive app that helps patients visualize their progress over time.
"The essence of this new U.S. Patent (#11,394,919) is focused on ensuring that this connectivity does not interfere with ease of use — and that data collection and transfer can happen quickly and effectively." Learn more about Theragen's user-centric approach in Pearce's recent Med Device Online article, 3 Lessons Learned Designing Our Digital Health App.
Theragen, Inc. is a leader in the development and manufacture of non-invasive, electrical stimulation DME products that deliver therapeutic energy for healing and empower patients to play an active role in their recovery. We're committed to continuous innovation and expanding our reach to help improve outcomes for more patients. To learn more, please visit theragen.com.
Contact: Richard Pearce, COO/VP R&D
Phone: 901-634-0544
Email: Richard.pearce@theragen.com
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- Innoviz selected to host 3D perception workshop with NVIDIA during the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV), running October 23-27, 2022 in Tel Aviv
- During the workshop, leaders from the field of autonomous driving will present state-of-the-art techniques for 3D perception
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading provider of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, announced it will host a workshop on 3D perception for autonomous driving with NVIDIA at this year's European Conference on Computer Vision ("ECCV"), which will be held at Tel Aviv's Expo International Convention Center from October 23-27, 2022.
ECCV is a premier event dedicated to the latest advances in computer vision, featuring keynote speakers from the world's top technology companies and academic institutions. Innoviz and NVIDIA's workshop will discuss unique challenges and advantages associated with the use of 3D data for autonomous driving and identify key requirements for perception software to process large, complex LiDAR datasets. As part of the workshop, leading experts from organizations including MIT, Waymo and Waabi will join Innoviz and NVIDIA to discuss recent trends and research in the field. Further details on the workshop are available on the workshop's website.
Earlier this year, Innoviz announced its continued collaboration with NVIDIA to develop its InnovizTwo LiDAR model for the NVIDIA DRIVE Sim.
"We're thrilled to host this workshop with NVIDIA and demonstrate why 3D perception is critical for safe autonomous driving," said Omer Keilaf, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Innoviz. "ECCV is one of the top computer vision events in the world, and this year it's in our home country of Israel, which we're proud to say is a hub for mobility innovation. This is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate the high quality of our next-generation InnovizTwo LiDAR and showcase the work we're doing with industry peers to solve the autonomous vehicle industry's toughest perception challenges."
About Innoviz Technologies
Innoviz is a global leader in LiDAR technology, working towards a future with safe autonomous vehicles on the world's roads. Innoviz's LiDAR and perception software "see" better than a human driver and reduce the possibility of error, meeting the automotive industry's strictest expectations for performance and safety. Operating across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Innoviz has been selected by internationally-recognized premium car brands for use in consumer vehicles as well as by other commercial and industrial leaders for a wide range of use cases. For more information, visit innoviz-tech.com.
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1.4 million breaker boxes recalled for burn and fire hazards
(Gray News) – Schneider Electric recalled 1.4 million of its electrical panels sold nationwide for the potential to overheat, causing burns or catching fire.
The model Square D QO Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers, also known as breaker boxes or electrical panels, manufactured between December 2019 and March are included in the recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated in a news release June 16.
The indoor and outdoor models were installed in homes and recreational vehicles, as well as commercial establishments, including restaurants, manufacturing facilities and warehouses, commercial lighting and others.
The company said it has received one report of an incident of a loose wire, and no injuries have been reported.
They were sold at authorized Schneider Electric distributors and home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menard’s from February 2020 through January for between $90 and $1,660.
The company said it is contacting known retailers, distributors, homeowners and any other individuals that purchased or installed the recalled product. Purchasers and installers should immediately contact Schneider Electric to arrange to have them inspected by trained electricians to determine if replacement or repair is required.
This inspection and any resulting replacement or repair are free of charge, the CPSC said in its release.
Consumers can find the catalog number and date code on indoor load centers inside the door of the panel. For a full list of affected part numbers, visit CPSC.gov.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulte Family, known in homebuilding for Bill Pulte's experience inside of Pulte Homes now PulteGroup Inc, has completed a substantial investment in Los Angeles's fastest growing home services company, Absolute Airflow.
"Victor Rancour, Founder and CEO of Absolute Airflow, reminds me a lot of my grandfather and Founder of Pulte Homes, Bill Pulte. Like my grandfather Victor created his company with just a dream and one of his friends. Now four years later Absolute Airflow is one of the leading HVAC companies in Southern California," said Bill Pulte, CEO of Pulte Capital and Former Independent Director of PulteGroup Inc.
"We are delighted to have The Pulte Family's investment and substantial ownership in Absolute Airflow, as they have been tremendously helpful already, and we look forward to continuing to build this company with The Pulte Family," said Victor Rancour, Founder of Absolute Airflow.
"When Bill Pulte founded Pulte Homes he was heavily involved in the daily operations of the company for 60 years. He always felt that a good founder and leader knew what was going on at every level of their company and they were willing to get their hands dirty right next to their employees when it was needed. Victor is known for doing this at Absolute Airflow. He goes out to jobsites regularly, knows every little detail of the job, and mentors his team extensively. The Pulte Family feels that with these qualities Victor and his team at Absolute Airflow will thrive while implementing parts of The Pulte Plan that Bill Pulte created as a playbook to run a successful business," said a spokesperson for The Pulte Family
The Pulte Family may or may not disclose its sale of these securities and reserves the right to acquire more or dispose of said securities without notification.
William J. "Bill" Pulte founded Pulte Homes, today PulteGroup Inc, in 1950 at age 18. Over the decades, Bill Pulte built Pulte Homes into The #1 USA Homebuilder. In 2016, after retiring the first time, William J. Pulte (1932-2018) and Bill Pulte (b. 1988), his grandson, successfully turned PulteGroup Inc around, even when non-business family members supported the failed Dugas Management Team versus the Pulte Homes Founder William J. Pulte. Mr. Pulte (b. 1988) was a PulteGroup Director from 2016-2020. Bill Pulte's Twitter Philanthropy became a giant success starting in June 2019, helping thousands of people and inspiring millions of people worldwide. Even after the passing of William J. Pulte (1932-2018), their work together continues through a collection of Pulte founded organizations, including The Bill Pulte Foundation. The Pulte Family has multiple companies and investment vehicles.
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DALLAS (AP) — Travelers got some welcome news in Wednesday’s inflation report from the government: Airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip.
The price of the average airline ticket dropped 7.8% in July, to $311, after a 1.8% dip in June, the government said Wednesday.
Lower prices for gasoline and travel were big reasons that overall inflation slowed a bit in July, although consumer prices were still up 8.5% from a year ago.
But before celebrating by splurging on a fancy trip, travelers should be aware that July’s average ticket was still 27.7% higher than in July of last year.
Airlines have been able to push fares higher because demand — at least among leisure travelers — is matching or beating pre-pandemic levels at a time when airlines are operating fewer flights. The airlines also cite fuel prices, which have roughly doubled since 2019.
Fares peaked in May, when sales for summer vacations were in full swing.
Prices usually fall in late summer and early autumn as vacations end and kids return to school. The drop is expected to be more dramatic than usual this year, however. That is partly because summer prices were so high, and also the cost of jet fuel has dropped about one-fourth since late April.
Travel-data researcher Hopper expects domestic U.S. fares to average $286 in August and remain at or below $300 until October, when many people book Thanksgiving and Christmas travel, and demand begins to push prices back up.
It’s unclear whether inflation and a possible recession will have any effect on people’s willingness to travel.
Matthew Klein, the chief commercial officer of Spirit Airlines, said Wednesday that bookings remain strong, and any decline in fares will follow the normal seasonal pattern, which he called good news for airline revenue.
Klein said Spirit executives wondered whether demand “would just fall off a cliff after we hit Labor Day and beyond, and we are not seeing that right now. We are continuing to be pretty impressed with the volumes that are coming through.”
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights will announce the winners of its 2022 Book and Journalism Awards on Tuesday, May 24. Harry Benson, Dan Blackburn, Doug Brinkley, John Harwood, Rory Kennedy, Michael Lewis, Jane Mayer, Ari Melber, Craig Melvin, Soledad O'Brien and John Seigenthaler are just some of the distinguished special presenters who will be announcing this year's honorees in the live virtual ceremony that begins at 4 pm ET. Event registration is available here.
Winners of the 2022 RFK Journalism Awards were selected from over 350 global submissions to the more than 15 print, photo, broadcast, and new media categories, all of which encapsulated some of the most exemplary reporting from the past 12 months. The RFK Book Award honors authors whose writing focuses on social justice issues of concern to Robert Kennedy.
"The entries this year underscored a press continually under siege, both at home and abroad," said Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. "At Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, we honor, celebrate, and work to protect that bravery every day. These annual awards are a way of thanking the press and showing them that we notice their crucial contributions to ensuring we all have unfiltered access to the critical facts and information vital for idea exchange and accountability."
Launched in 1969 by the journalists who covered Kennedy's presidential campaign, the prestigious RFK Journalism Awards celebrates media professionals whose work explores issues of human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action. The Book Award was founded in 1980 with the proceeds from Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s bestselling book, Robert F. Kennedy and His Times.
Historian and author Michael Beschloss is the head of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award committee, and Margaret Engel, director of the Alicia Patterson Journalism Foundation, serves as chair of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards committee, and they were joined by more than 50 volunteer judges this year. The 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards ceremony is made possible this year thanks to the generous support of Mortimer B. Zuckerman Family Foundation.
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Funding will be used to hire world-class talent, expand development of new products and features, and accelerate the onboarding of new customers.
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shypyard, which provides modern brands and direct-to-consumer merchants with business planning products and services, announced it has closed a $3 million seed funding round led by Gradient Ventures. The round also included Liquid 2 Ventures and Position Ventures, and participation from notable angel investors including current and former executives and founders at Shopify, BigCommerce, and SnapCommerce.
"The pandemic and Great Resignation accelerated a historic burst in entrepreneurship and innovation in commerce, setting the stage for millions of merchants to follow their passion and launch modern, omni-channel brands," said Dan Li, co-founder of Shypyard. "We started Shypyard with the goal of empowering entrepreneurs with the right tools to grow their businesses."
Now, as many upstart brands and entrepreneurs face economic uncertainty – some for the first time in their brand's history – it is crucial for them to adopt fully-integrated tools like Shypyard for inventory, supply, demand, and replenishment planning.
"We're a company built by and for merchants," said Sam Chuang, co-founder of Shypyard. "Digital transformation in global commerce has completely changed the way we buy and sell, but the space is still very fragmented which makes seamless planning for a complex supply chain very challenging. We're here to change that."
Many businesses, especially those who lack large operations teams or access to heavily customized enterprise software to help forecast and adjust their inventory levels, often rely on complicated spreadsheets and inaccurate, stale data models to replenish their inventory and forecast demand – wasting valuable time and money in the process.
"The ability to streamline operations and accurately forecast inventory with supply chain constraints is critical for any business in today's macroeconomic environment," said Darian Shirazi, General Partner at Gradient Ventures. "We're proud to back this team as they solve a huge pain point that spans many different industries."
By providing merchants with accurate, integrated planning tools for inventory, supply, demand, and replenishment, Shypyard helps alleviate the most common, and costly, pain points – consistent stock-outs, too much inventory tying up cash, difficulty predicting and forecasting, to name a few.
To learn more about Shypyard's funding and its vision for the future of global commerce, visit https://www.shypyard.com/blog-resources.
Shypyard helps modern, omni-channel brands grow, scale, and face economic uncertainty through better business planning. The company's suite of products and services helps improve decision-making and efficiency, putting advanced analytics and intelligence, traditionally available only to large enterprise organizations, in the hands of up-and-coming merchants to help accurately forecast and adjust demand, replenish stock, and more. Shypyard was founded in 2020, and is based across New York City and Taipei. For more information, visit www.shypyard.com.
Gradient Ventures, Google's AI-focused venture fund, helps founders build transformational companies. The fund focuses on helping founders navigate the challenges in developing new technology products, using the latest best practices in recruiting, marketing, design, and engineering so that great ideas can come to life. Gradient was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California. For more information, visit www.gradient.com.
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THOMASVILLE -- Friday is recognized as "National Pet Fire Safety Day," an awareness day to educate pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and provide them with proven prevention measures to ensure their safety.
In 2009, The American Kennel Club teamed up with the ADT Security Services and the National Volunteer Fire Council to establish National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day devoted to educating pet owners on how to keep their pets safe in the event of an emergency.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, pets or wild animals play a big role in starting about 750 home fires each year. These fires involve cooking equipment, fireplaces, wiring, candles and more. It is important to keep in mind the following safety tips if you have a pet at home:
-- Keep pets away from stoves, countertops, candles, lamps and space heaters;
-- Always use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen on a fireplace and keep it in place;
-- Have a "pet-free" zone at least 3 feet from the fireplace;
-- Consider battery-operated or flameless candles;
-- Watch pets to ensure they don't chew electrical cords.
"Making sure you have working smoke alarms is the first way to protect your family and pet in a home fire," Mike Mann, Fire & Life Safety Captain for Thomasville Fire Rescue, said. "Working smoke alarms increase your chance of getting out of a fire by 50%."
Create a home evacuation plan that you can use to quickly escape from a fire and make sure your pets are a part of that plan. When leaving your home or securing your pet at night, secure your pet near an entrance so it's quicker to grab your pet on the way out in case of an emergency. In the event of a disaster, notify the firefighter if your pet is trapped inside so they can handle these emergencies with more care and equipment.
"Anything that you would do for your kids, do for your pets because that's the best way to keep them safe," Mann said.
Thomasville Fire Rescue offers free smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installations to ensure the community's safety. For more information on pet fire safety, visit www.nfpa.org or call Thomasville Fire Rescue at (229) 227-4099.
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Biden to highlight U.S. chip production — in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden will open his trip to Asia with a focus on the U.S. tech sector, touring a Samsung computer chip plant on Friday that will serve as model for a $17 billion semiconductor factory that the Korean electronics company is building outside Austin, Texas.
The visit is also a nod to one of Biden’s key domestic priorities of increasing the supply of computer chips. A semiconductor shortage last year hurt the availability of autos, kitchen appliances and other goods. This supply crunch caused higher inflation that has crippled Biden’s public approval and caused his administration to focus on increasing domestic manufacturing.
Biden will grapple with a multitude of foreign policy issues during his six-day visit to South Korea and Japan, but he also crafted an itinerary clearly meant to tend to the concerns of his home audience as well.
Previewing the trip aboard Air Force One, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Samsung’s investment in Texas will mean “good-paying jobs for Americans and, very importantly, it will mean more supply chain resilience.”
Greeting Biden at the plant in South Korea will be the country’s new president, Yoon Suk Yeol, and Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong. Yoon is a political newcomer who became president, his first elected office, slightly more than a week ago. He campaigned on taking a tougher stance against North Korea and strengthening the 70-year alliance with the U.S.
Part of the computer chip shortage is the result of strong demand as much of the world emerged from the coronavirus pandemic. But coronavirus outbreaks and other challenges also caused the closure of semiconductor plants. U.S. government officials have estimated that chip production will not be at the levels they would like until early 2023.
Global computer chip sales totaled $151.7 billion during the first three months of this year, a 23% jump from the same period in 2021, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
More than 75% of global chip production comes from Asia. That’s a possible vulnerability the U.S. hopes to protect against through more domestic production and government investment in the sector through a bill being negotiated in Congress.
The risk of Chinese aggression against Taiwan could possibly cut off the flow of high-end computer chips that are needed in the U.S. for military gear as well as consumer goods. Similarly, the hermetic North Korea has been test-firing ballistic missiles amid a coronavirus outbreak, a possible risk to South Korea’s manufacturing sector should the brinksmanship escalate.
In terms of chip production, China leads the global pack with a 24% share, followed by Taiwan (21%), South Korea (19%) and Japan (13%). Only 10% of chips are made in the U.S., according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
Samsung announced the Texas-based plant in November of last year. It hopes to begin operations in the second half of 2024. The South Korean electronics giant chose the site based on a number of factors, including government incentives and the “readiness and stability” of local infrastructure.
In addition to Samsung, Biden has also been highlighting in his recent speeches an announcement by the U.S. firm Intel to build a semiconductor plant near Columbus, Ohio.
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The S3 is the first in the brand's new STAX SPIRIT product line and marks a huge step forward.
RICHMOND, BC, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative audio specialists Edifier have released the S3, the brand's first premium Hi-Fi headphone designed for audiophiles and the first product in their new STAX SPIRIT product line – which brings absolute audio fidelity firmly to the foreground for Hi-Fi enthusiasts, music lovers, musicians, and producers alike.
For those who may not be familiar, STAX was a legendary Japanese audio brand which Edifier acquired in 2012. Best known for developing the first ever electrostatic headphones, or "EARSPEAKERS", the name 'STAX' has been at the forefront of every major sonic innovation since 1938. The S3 continues in this tradition and builds upon the name's renowned legacy and pursuit of faithfully reproducing a 'live' sound.
Inspired by the delicacy of exceedingly more precise electrostatic technology, the Edifier STAX SPIRIT S3 achieves a level of audio fidelity previously unheard of at this consumer level ($399.99). Designed with audio professionals and enthusiasts in mind, the S3 set a high technical threshold using finely tuned Planar technology. Planar combines both the benefits of Dynamic and Electrostatic Driver to achieve exceedingly detailed lower frequencies and clearer, more consistent high frequency performance. Utilizing a combination of Snapdragon audio technology; three patented planar driver solutions; Hi-Res Audio technology and innovative acoustic-friendly materials, the S3 delivers a truly memorable, lossless, and low distortion audio experience.
With a total weight of approximately 329g, the S3 are also much lighter than traditional planar headphones and boast a carbon fiber casing to ensure a comfortable fit and extended durability. Adopting the latest in wireless technology, the headphones are equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.2 which allows for faster, more reliable transmission speeds, and multi-connectivity (with users able to connect two devices simultaneously). And finally, the high-capacity lithium battery holds a mighty 80 hours of battery life – ensuring that you don't get any unexpected interruptions whilst you're laid out on your living room sofa or sat upright in your home-recording studio.
Bringing together the ethos and dedication of the legendary audio pioneers STAX with the high-performance innovation of Edifier, the S3 and STAX SPIRIT line achieve an unmatched audio experience for a new generation of sonic lovers.
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Available for $399.99 on Amazon.
About Edifier
Edifier specializes in premium sound systems that showcase technological innovation and design elegance, which deliver outstanding audio experiences through a wide range of headphones, speakers and music systems, for personal entertainment and professional excellence. Established in May 1996 in Beijing, China, Edifier is the brainchild of a small group of enterprising music lovers. Guided by the principle "a passion for sound" over the past two decades, Edifier has emerged as a world-class designer and manufacturer of award-winning sound systems. Today, Edifier serves music lovers worldwide through their distributors in over 70 countries, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.
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"McEnroe vs. McEnroe" Blends Technology & Moments from John's Career for a Unique Tennis Exhibition, Reminding us All to Enjoy the Journey
NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelob ULTRA, the beer brand that always reminds us to prioritize joy, is inviting legendary tennis player John McEnroe to look back at his incredible career and face-off against himself in the world's first real vs. virtual tennis match. "McEnroe vs. McEnroe" will debut Wednesday May 18 on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 8pm ET, blending technology with the personal story of a tennis legend to allow fans to witness a unique, action-packed match between past and present.
From the moment he stepped on the professional scene more than 40 years ago, John McEnroe was a presence in the tennis world. Over the course of his legendary career, he'd go on to become one of the most memorable athletes of all-time. Fast forward to 2022 and Michelob ULTRA is inviting McEnroe to look back at his amazing accomplishments by playing against five versions of himself from pivotal moments his career in a real-time tennis match. To select the dates for John's digital opponents, the team chose moments truly personal to John over five different years of John's career, like when he burst onto the tennis scene in '79, became world #1 in '81, and when he had the best singles record ever in '84.
"It was a really cool experience to be able to interact with myself in a new way," said tennis legend John McEnroe. "Watching the finished product was quite a ride. There may be only one 'real' John McEnroe, but I think everyone is going to have a whole lot of fun watching me get as close as possible to playing my double."
In addition to John's input, technology played a crucial role in making "McEnroe vs. McEnroe" look and feel as close as possible to a real tennis exhibition. Through a blend of technology and storytelling, the avatars not only look like young McEnroe, but were inspired by his style of play throughout the various years featured in "McEnroe vs McEnroe."
"Celebrating an icon like John McEnroe in the world's first real vs virtual tennis match is a powerful way to dramatize Michelob ULTRA's brand point of view," said Ricardo Marques, Vice President of Marketing, Michelob ULTRA US & Global. "Through this epic experience, John McEnroe reflects on his legendary career to inspire everybody pursuing their passions to have fun and enjoy the journey."
To help bring the broadcast experience to life, Michelob ULTRA enlisted someone who knows John better than most people: his younger brother Patrick, who will emcee the match and provide real-time insights into John as a person over the years. Former professional tennis player James Blake and sports commentator Ashley Brewer will call the action and bring fans an inside look at this one-of-a-kind tennis exhibition.
To celebrate some friendly competition and help spread the joy, Michelob ULTRA will be offering fans limited-edition merchandise, deals on product, and more surprises.
Stay tuned to @MichelobULTRA and #McEnroevsMcEnroe on social media to learn more about the upcoming match and to see the 60 second trailer. Michelob ULTRA reminds tennis and beer enthusiasts to please always drink responsibly.
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Introduced in 2002, Michelob ULTRA is currently the fastest growing beer brand in the United States by share and the No. 2 beer in the industry by dollar sales. With just 95 calories, 2.6 carbs and no artificial flavors or colors, it is a superior light beer that celebrates the active, balanced lifestyle of its drinkers that includes both fitness and fun. Michelob ULTRA's choice of grains and extended mashing process leads to its refreshing taste and fewer carbohydrates. It is brewed with the finest barley malt, rice, hops, and a pure-cultured yeast strain, all of which reflect Anheuser-Busch's commitment to brewing quality. Michelob ULTRA reminds you to always drink, and sweat, responsibly.
About Anheuser-Busch
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has carried on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities, including breweries, wholesaler distribution centers, agricultural facilities and packaging plants, and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America's most recognizable and beloved beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of spirits and craft beer brands that provide consumers with a choice of the best-tasting beverages in the industry. From responsible drinking programs and emergency drinking water donations to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are looking forward to a future with more cheers where we keep dreaming bigger to provide opportunities for our people, lift up our neighbors and make a meaningful impact in the world. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram.
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EVAV Provides 200% Exposure to Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Industry
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direxion, a leading provider of tradeable and thematic ETFs, today announced the launch of the Direxion Daily Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Bull 2X Shares (Ticker: EVAV). The Fund seeks to achieve 200% of the daily performance of the Indxx US Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Index.
The Indxx US Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Index provides exposure to 25 U.S.-listed companies poised to disrupt the existing transportation market by bringing new and cleaner modes of transportation, such as electric and autonomous vehicles. It includes companies beyond vehicle manufacturers to paint a more holistic picture of the rapidly expanding industry. Charging station manufacturers, such as ChargePoint and Blink; companies involved in software development and the manufacturing of various electrical components; as well as electric vehicle manufacturers such as Tesla, Lucid, and NIO are all included.
"The path to long-term acceptance and widespread adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles is brighter than ever before," said Direxion Managing Director and Head of Product, Dave Mazza. "EVAV allows traders to take an amplified bullish position on electric and autonomous vehicles, along with the infrastructure to support them."
The global market share of electric and autonomous vehicles is expanding rapidly, with more than 10 million electric vehicles on the road today1 and an expected 66 million in the next 20 years2. The number of autonomous vehicles is also expected to grow, with a projected 33 million autonomous cars on the road by 20403.
Those growth projections came before Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced a $369 billion climate and tax proposal in the Senate in late July, 2022. The Senate bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act, is expected to significantly affect the number of Americans driving next generation automobiles by improving U.S. energy production and storage, supply chain, and manufacturing capabilities.
"With the Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the market is looking at the electric and autonomous vehicle sector with fresh eyes given the prospect of long-term government support," said Direxion Managing Director and Head of Sales and Alternatives, Edward Egilinsky. "These stocks can be volatile in nature, and thus EVAV may be a utilized as a trading tool for those active traders looking to take advantage of short-term price swings."
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1 iea.org/reports/electric-vehicles
3 statista.com/study/49240/emobility---market-insights-and-data-analysis/
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Specially formulated three-step system effectively addresses concerns as a result of estrogen loss
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonafide®, the women's healthcare company that is pioneering a new and more natural approach to managing menopause symptoms with first-of-its-kind, evidence-based over-the-counter medical products, has just announced the launch of its newest innovation, Silvessa™. The three-step system is designed to improve the health and appearance of hair and skin that's been impacted by menopause.
Noticeable changes to hair and skin are among the top concerns women face during their menopause journey. Decreased blood flow that prevents access to key nutrients, increased UV sensitivity, and damage from free radicals and oxidative stress are impacts of declining estrogen that are proven to negatively affect the appearance of skin and hair. Particularly, a sharp decline in collagen production and increased collagen degradation caused many women to lose 30% of their collagen during the first five years of menopause. As a result, many women going through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause may notice their skin becoming dry, rough, and less elastic, and their hair becoming thin, coarse, dry, frizzy, and dull.
Silvessa is a daily routine formulated to restore the collagen and nutrients impacted by declining estrogen ¹ ² — improving the appearance of your hair and skin today, and protecting against future damage tomorrow.
The system contains three different components to deliver optimized three-way support working inside and outside the body.
- Nourishing Daily Capsule - Taken orally, only the Silvessa capsule has Bonafide's new exclusive strengthening formulation, made with biotin that's 3x more potent than generic biotin ⁴ and silicon that's 1.2X better absorbed ³, plus the super protective antioxidant phycocyanin.
- Strengthening Hair Serum - Applied directly to the scalp, this serum's proprietary blend of naturally restorative ingredients, including Bonafide's exclusive strengthening formulation of silicon and biotin, works at the source to visibly increase hair volume, thickness, and growth, while boosting shine and strength.
- Hydrating Skin Serum - Massaged directly onto the skin, this powerful combination of hyaluronic acid and essential vitamins provides deep hydration that visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles, while promoting the appearance of smoother, firmer, and more supple skin.
"Menopause can be impactful in so many ways, but unwelcome changes to the physical appearance including those to hair and skin can be the most jarring for women," said Dr. Alyssa Dweck, OBGYN and Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide. "Having one unique and simple to use system that addresses these concerns will be beneficial to those experiencing menopause related hair and skin symptoms."
In a 3-month open-label experience trial on the ingredients in the Silvessa system, 92% of women saw an increase in overall hair volume and 82% saw an increase in hair thickness.5 Additionally, 83% of women were more satisfied with how healthy their skin looked and 75% reported improvement in skin smoothness.5
Silvessa is now available exclusively at hellobonafide.com, alongside all naturally powerful solutions within Bonafide's product portfolio.
About Bonafide
Bonafide Health was launched with a simple mission in mind: to provide women with novel, safe and highly effective treatment options for relief from symptoms throughout their menopause journey. As part of Bonafide's scientific research and product development process, the brand prides itself on its deep understanding of the biological and physiological changes that affect women due to hormonal fluctuations experienced as they age. Trusted by more than 10,000 health care professionals, Bonafide provides first-of-its-kind, evidence-based solutions developed from naturally derived ingredients that are hormone-free and drug-free.
Bonafide®, Ristela®, Revaree®, Relizen®, Silvessa™, Serenol™ and Clairvee® and their associated logos are trademarks of Bonafide Health, LLC. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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¹ Cicek D, et al. Front. Pharmacol. 2021;12:657207. Preclinical study.
² Durmus AS, et al. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2017;177(1):122-131. Preclinical study.
³ Sahin K, et al. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2019;125:242-251. Preclinical study comparing ingredients in Silvessa to a blend containing silicon.
4 Data on file. In vitro study comparing ingredients in Silvessa to D-Biotin.
5 Sylla S, et al. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2021; 5:Supplement_2:37. 3 month open-label experience trial on the ingredients in Silvessa.
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Michigan's highest court has denied disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's request to hear his appeal for a lower state prison sentence.
Nassar, 58, is serving a 60-year federal sentence, which he would have to finish serving before serving his 40- to 175-year state prison sentence, the opinion said.
Nassar's legal team appealed his sentence from a state court, arguing in part that the judge presiding over his sentencing was biased and should be disqualified.
The Michigan Supreme Court's order Friday said it was not persuaded that the questions presented by Nassar should be reviewed by the court. The order cited procedural issues and the high burden to prove that a judge should be disqualified. It stated that even if the court did make a ruling in the case, the unusual circumstances of Nassar's case would make the significance of any decision from the court "seriously limited."
"For these reasons, we decline to expend additional judicial resources and further subject the victims in this case to additional trauma where the questions at hand present nothing more than an academic exercise," an order posted Friday stated.
But the court noted that it did share concerns with a lower court about the "conduct of the sentencing judge."
An attorney for Nassar said the team was "disappointed" with the decision in a statement to CNN.
"While we are disappointed the Court did not hear the full appeal, it is notable that all seven justices expressed concerns about the troubling conduct of the trial judge," Nassar attorney Jessica Zimbelman said.
In their argument against Nassar's appeal, the attorney general's office called him "arguably the most destructive serial sexual predator in the history of the State."
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement that her office remains "indebted" to survivors.
"We know it is never easy for the survivors to see this man's name back in headlines; it is our sincere hope this development marks the closure so many were still waiting for," Nessel said Friday. "His sentence has been upheld on multiple occasions now, and this denial only confirms his remaining years will be spent behind bars. We remain indebted to the brave voices that ultimately put him there."
Nassar pleaded guilty in 2017 to multiple counts, including child pornography charges, and was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Nassar also pleaded guilty to seven state counts of criminal sexual conduct and admitted to using his position as a trusted physician to assault and molest girls under the guise of medical treatment.
Nassar is currently serving his federal sentence at a prison in Florida, according to Bureau of Prisons records.
At his state sentencing, Ingham County Judge Rosemarie Aquilina told Nassar, "I've just signed your death warrant."
Nassar, in turn, apologized, telling the court, "There are no words that can describe the depth and breadth of how sorry I am for what has occurred."
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The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country’s rich political and geographic diversity. Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north—combining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.
With more than 90,000 establishments offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of “The Boot.” Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Dallas on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.
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#30. Ruggeri’s – Dallas
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (58 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5950 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75230-3859
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Sachet
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4270 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-2312
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Tony’s Pizza & Pasta
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (44 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $
– Address: 10233 E Northwest Hwy Ste 504, Dallas, TX 75238-4420
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Fireside Pies
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (111 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2820 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-6504
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Carbone’s
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (80 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX 75219
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Porta Di Roma
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (194 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1623 Main St Ste 104, Dallas, TX 75201-4765
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Two Guys From Italy
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (97 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 11637 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX 75229-2434
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Sprezza
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (77 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4010 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219-3216
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. Botolino Gelato Artigianale
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Dessert, Italian
– Price: $
– Address: 2116 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Parrino’s Oven
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (107 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207-4409
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. Bellini’s Italian Cafe
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (82 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 921 North Riverfront Boulevard Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75207
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Cane Rosso White Rock
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (91 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 7328 Gaston Ave Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75214-4130
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. nonna
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (117 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4115 Lomo Alto Dr, Dallas, TX 75219-1536
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. The Charles
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1632 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3916
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Roman Cucina
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (81 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 7989 Belt Line Rd Ste 315, Dallas, TX 75248-5711
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Ravenna Italian Grille & Bar
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (257 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 115 S Field St corner of Main St. & Field St, Dallas, TX 75202
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (135 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3636 McKinney Avenue Ste. 190, West Village, Dallas, TX 75204
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Lucia
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (183 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 408 W 8th St Ste 101, Dallas, TX 75208-4647
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. Terilli’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (186 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2815 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206-6238
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Taverna (Dallas)
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (200 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3312 Knox Street, Dallas, TX 75205
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Campisi’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (490 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1520 Elm St Ste 111, Dallas, TX 75201-3509
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Campisi’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (408 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5610 E Mockingbird Ln Marriott Residence Inn Addison, Dallas, TX 75206-5346
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. Bugatti Ristorante
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (183 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3802 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220-5139
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Avanti Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (170 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2720 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204-2568
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (144 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1212 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75207-6916
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Maggiano’s Little Italy
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (377 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 205 Northpark Central Suite 205, Dallas, TX 75225
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Eno’s Pizza Tavern
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (252 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 407 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208-4658
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Cane Rosso
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (468 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2612 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226-1402
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. Kenny’s Italian Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (389 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5100 Belt Line Rd Ste 764 Suite 764, Dallas, TX 75254-7036
– Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Jimmy’s Food Store
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1,188 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Specialty Food Market, Italian
– Price: $
– Address: 4901 Bryan St Corner of Bryan and Fitzhugh, Dallas, TX 75206-7613
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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PITTSBURGH, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a warming and cooling device to provide temporary relief from pain and swelling," said an inventor, from Englewood, Fla., "so I invented the FIRE TO ICE. My design could also be used for strains, sprains, injuries and arthritis."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved means to concentrate warmth and cooling to various areas of the body. In doing so, it helps to soothe painful, injured, sore or swollen areas. As a result, it enhances comfort and it eliminates the hassle of switching between a heating pad and a bag of ice. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for athletes, individuals with pain and the general population. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Tallahassee sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLS-182, 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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It will bring female cyclists a new cycling experience born for women
WILMINGTON, Del., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to reports, the American women's cycling sports brand Jelenew announced the development of the world's first truly "born for women" cycling pants. And by explaining the evolutionary history of cycling pants, it proved that the last female riders were wearing them wrong, which led to the thinking of "what are correct women's professional cycling pants?" among the cycling industry and female riders.
Are the "women's cycling pants" on the market made for women? Is it suitable for women to wear? Jelenew research found that the health and comfort of cycling pants are closely related to the cycling pads. Manufacturers originally invented the "built-in inseam cycling pad" that began in 1900 to solve the problem of male riders being worn on their genitals during riding. However, almost all women's cycling pants on the market follow this "made for men" built-in inseam cycling pad structure. As a result, female riders have a lot of pain and suffering after wearing these cycling pants. For example, in a 2019 study of 178 female cyclists published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, 58% reported experiencing genital numbness at times, and 69% had chronic hip pain and groin pain." After wearing this kind of built-in pad cycling pants, I can't walk," just as the female rider described, "Walking with it is as uncomfortable as aunt's towel pads in the private parts, stuffy and airtight. It also grinds the roots of the thighs, which is very uncomfortable." At the same time, many female riders are complaining that the shape of the padded cycling pants is not suitable for women. The front end of the pad is long and wide, which makes the front of the crotch bulge when women wear it, which makes women very embarrassed.
The evolution history of women's cycling pants shackled by men's design
The first cycling shorts appeared in 1890 as cycling gear for men - "padded wool shorts." In the 1900s, with the popularity of cycling, the earliest built-in cycling pads were born. At that time, the cycling sport was mainly reserved for men. To solve the problem of "the raised skin of the male rider's genital organs being scratched by the wool shorts," the manufacturer sewed the antelope skin on the crotch of the wool shorts. Driven by female pioneers such as Frances Willard, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Hawkins, etc., female cyclists have gradually become equated with the label of "new women." Beginning in the 1930s, more and more women wore men's cycling pants to enter the home field of cycling.
Later, due to the increasing number of professional cycling competitions, manufacturers used softer deerskin sewn on the crotch of cycling pants to replace the original suede riding pads. These anti-friction-only deerskin riding pants have been used for forty years. It wasn't until 1980 that the padded, non-suede-leather inner-padded cycling pants came out of history.
The "Padded Non-Suede Leather Inner Padded Cycling Pants" is the first cycling pant in history with shock absorption. It is also the prototype of modern cycling pants. It doesn't look much different from the cycling pant pads currently on the market for women's cycling brands.
In 1984, women's cycling became an Olympic sport. This significantly boosted the creation of women's sized, tailored jerseys. In the mid-1990s, "women's specific sized cycling pants" with men's non-leather foam-filled built-in structural saddles entered the market. With the further development of female cyclists' awareness and the gradual expansion of the female cycling consumer market, many cycling apparel companies have tried to develop new women's cycling apparel from a female perspective. In 2018, the first women's cycling pant came out, which optimized and adjusted the built-in men's saddle, reduced the size and thickness, and added some feminine colors and patterns. Although the improvement of these cycling pants has the significance of the times, its product design still does not eliminate the design thinking based on the male body. Still, it follows the original design intention and bottom layer of "protecting male protruding reproductive organs from being rubbed." logic. The exact thickness of the built-in pad and the raised design features of the sensitive parts of the front end show that the history of "men's cycling pants imprisonment" has been written.
The considerable difference in the physiological structure of men and women determines that both parties need "differentiated cycling pants" to meet the different physiological needs of the body. Men belong to the convex genital structure and need all-around protection. Cycling pants focus on solving the problems of shock absorption and skin friction during riding. Women belong to the concave genital structure, and their needs are focused on solving the problem of shock absorption during cycling, eliminating the pain of the two points of the ischium (sitting riding) and the pubic bone (semi-recumbent riding) during vibration. And because of the unique open physiological structure, women have higher hygiene requirements for sensitive parts. The unreasonable structure of the cycling pad makes the cycling pants unable to fit closely with the body, which not only hinders the health of the body but also causes a series of embarrassing problems. "Only reason I don't give them a 5 is because of the chamois. It chafes a bit more at the crease of my leg and lady parts than a couple of my other shorts. I feel like the 'wings' on the side of the pads are a bit wide and bunch a bit." A female cycling enthusiast made such an evaluation of the cycling pant pads of well-known women's brands.
Born for women, the revolutionary 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants.
The American avant-grade cycling brand Jelenew announced that it had developed the world's first real women's cycling pants: 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants, responding to men's and women's differentiated physiological structure and needs.
The 1+1 model of the outer pad structure meets the high requirements for hygiene, quality, and safety of private parts caused by women's built-in and open physiological structure and can well physically isolate women's private parts that are prone to bacterial infection. It also solves the scene limitation of other "seat cushion and pants integrated cycling pants" brands. The 1+1 model outer padded cycling pants allow female riders to take off freely according to the riding time. Female riders can take off the padded cycling shorts during the cycling break. On the one hand, it can help with physical ventilation and quick-drying," embarrassing problem, breaking through the restrictions of sports scenes, and meeting the needs of cycling enthusiasts for diversified wearing scenes.
The external pad adopts the original three-segment V-shaped structure, thickened at the ischium and pubic position, and the V-shaped vertex position is vacated, focusing on protecting the buttocks and pubic junction of stressed women. It provides more precise support than a built-in structure cycling pad, helps maintain average blood circulation, and reduces the risk of numbness in the perineum, crotch, and legs when riding.
The smooth over-design of G1 to G2 surfaces (also as known as the 3D gentle slope and gentle over-design) naturally wraps the buttocks so that the outer pad fits far beyond that of the built-in riding pad, reducing the friction of the perineum and also solving the problem of traditional riding. A series of issues, such as the sultry heat of the private parts of the pants, the bulging of the private parts, the embarrassing lines, and the camel's hooves, are ergonomic and fashionable.
"Finally, I don't have to wear super thick diapers to ride," cycling enthusiasts who participated in the Jelenew R&D evaluation said. With such comfortable and breathable cycling pants, you can go directly to the coffee shop after riding on weekends, and you don't need to find a place to change your clothes. It's so convenient and user-friendly, thank you, Jelenew."
About JELENEW
Jelenew is an American avant-garde cycling brand born for women. It creates the first cycling pants truly made for women in the world. It brings the groundbreaking combination of "Haute Couture and Sportswear" and carefully designs each product with "luxury moulage technique" to provide a more refined sports experience and promote a healthy lifestyle for cyclists to enjoy elegant and stylish suburban cycling.
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EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TC Biopharm (Holdings) PLC ("TC Biopharm" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TCBP) (NASDAQ: TCBPW), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing platform allogeneic gamma-delta T cell therapies for cancer treatment, today announced that Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnoses have risen globally according to a recent study entitled, "EPR22-104: A Comparison of the Burden of Leukemia Amongst Various Regions of the World, 1990-2019," published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
The authors analyzed data from the World Health Organization from 1990 to 2019 and found that AML incidences grew by 34.6% among men and grew by 7.9% among women. Additionally, diagnoses increased in all regions globally.
"The Global increase of AML cases marks an urgent need for the healthcare industry to invest in the most promising therapeutics to combat this cancer, this message is further amplified by orphan disease designation by regulatory agencies," said Bryan Kobel, CEO of TC BioPharm. "OmnImmune, our allogeneic unmodified Gamma Delta therapeutic for AML, is currently in phase 2B/3 clinical trials and has seen very promising early results in Phase 1b/2a human trials. The lack of a toxicity in our OmnImmune trials points to potential value in AML as a stand-alone therapeutic and also as a potential combination therapy to help patients with no existing treatment options. We hope to bring the product to market in 2023 with our Orphan drug status granted and look forward to making significant impact in the lives of AML patients and the treatment of this devastating disease."
TC BioPharm manufactures young, active gamma-delta T cells exogenously using donor blood, expanding the gamma delta t-cell population into the billions and infusing these healthy donor cells into cancer patients. The FDA has granted Orphan Drug status for OmnImmune®.
TC BioPharm is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of gamma-delta T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and viral infections with human efficacy data in acute myeloid leukemia. Gamma-delta T cells are naturally occurring immune cells that embody properties of both the innate and adaptive immune systems and can intrinsically differentiate between healthy and diseased tissue. TC BioPharm uses an allogeneic approach in both unmodified and CAR modified gamma delta t-cells to effectively identify, target and eradicate both liquid and solid tumors in cancer.
TC BioPharm is the leader in developing gamma-delta T cell therapies, and the first company to conduct phase II/pivotal clinical studies in oncology. The Company is conducting two investigator-initiated clinical trials for its unmodified gamma-delta T cell product line - Phase 2b/3 pivotal trial for OmnImmune® in treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and Phase I trial for ImmuniStim in treatment of Covid patients using the Company's proprietary allogenic CryoTC technology to provide frozen product to clinics worldwide. TC BioPharm also maintains a robust pipeline for future indications in solid tumors and other aggressive viral infections as well as a significant IP/patent portfolio in the use of CARs with gamma delta t-cells and owns our manufacturing facility to maintain cost and product quality controls.
This press release may contain statements of a forward-looking nature relating to future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. These statements reflect our current beliefs, and a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The reference to the website of TC BioPharm has been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
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Police issue endangered missing person alert
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho State Police is issuing an endangered missing person alert on behalf of Twin Falls Police Department.
Police say 7-year-old Christina E. Juliette was last seen in the area of 400 block of Bluebell Ave. in Twin Falls around 8:00 p.m. Sunday.
She is described to be 3 feet 1 inches tall, weighing 41 pounds with short fluffy brown hair.
She was last seen wearing an unknown color shirt, pink, purple and white pants and see-through rainbow shoes size 5.
If you see her, contact Twin Falls Police Department at (208) 735-4357. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/05/30/police-issue-endangered-missing-person-alert-3/ | 2022-05-30T16:09:30Z |
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- W.T.B. Financial Corporation announced today that a quarterly cash dividend of $1.85 per Class A and B common share will be paid on September 9, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 2, 2022.
About W.T.B. Financial Corporation: Washington Trust Bank is the largest independently owned full-service commercial bank in the Northwest, serving the region since 1902. A wholly owned subsidiary of W.T.B. Financial Corporation, Washington Trust Bank has just under $11 billion in assets. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington Trust currently has 42 branches and offices in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. The bank employs over 1,000 people. Details can be found at https://www.watrust.com. The bank is also active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Zoo mourning death of 4-week-old lion cub: ‘This is a heartbreaking loss’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - Zoo Knoxville announced it was grieving the loss of a 4-week-old lion cub after being injured in an incident involving her mother.
WVLT reports the cub was injured on Thursday after a medical procedure for her mother, Amara, who had been sedated to be treated for acute renal deficiency.
“Amara has had several sedations since the cub was born and has always been a good mother and protective of her cub while recovering from anesthesia,” a Zoo Knoxville news release stated. “Sadly, Amara injured her cub while coming out of anesthesia following this most recent procedure.”
According to the zoo, the cub died of her injuries despite immediate action taken by the zoo’s veterinary team.
Zoo officials said the cub’s mother is being closely monitored for signs of distress or grief following the loss of her cub. She is resting comfortably while also being treated for ongoing kidney issues.
“This is a devastating and heartbreaking loss. The cub’s keepers requested that she be named Zuri, which is Swahili for beautiful, and that is how we will remember her,” said Zoo Knoxville’s President and CEO Lisa New. “We are grateful for the sympathy and support of our community and colleagues.”
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Floodwaters from Yellowstone surge through eastern Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s largest city restarted its water plant Thursday after shutting it down amid record flooding that’s caused widespread damage in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding communities.
Residents in ravaged areas, meanwhile, cleaned up from the mess and braced for the economic fallout while the park remains closed at the height of tourist season.
The city of Billings had asked residents to conserve water because it was down to a limited supply when the Yellowstone River hit record high levels and triggered the closure of the treatment plant.
“We are aware yesterday’s alert to the community caused a panic. That was never our hope,” city officials said in a statement Thursday. “We have never witnessed a situation like the one we saw yesterday ... we did not know how bad it could get or how long it would continue.”
The floodwaters continued to move downstream. By Friday morning the flooding was expected to reach Miles City in eastern Montana. Local authorities said low-lying areas along the river could be flooded but there was no immediate risk to the city of more than 8,000 people.
Officials had asked Billings residents Wednesday to conserve water because it was down to a 24- to 36-hour supply after a combination of heavy rain and rapidly melting mountain snow raised the Yellowstone River to historic levels that forced them to shut down its water treatment plant.
“None of us planned a 500-year flood event on the Yellowstone when we designed these facilities,” said Debi Meling, the city’s public works director.
The city of 110,000 stopped watering parks and boulevards, and its fire department filled its trucks with river water.
Normal operations resumed Thursday after the river level began to drop. It crested Wednesday at more than foot above the previous recorded high in Billings in 1997.
The unprecedented and sudden flooding earlier this week drove all but a dozen of the more than 10,000 visitors out of the nation’s oldest park.
Remarkably no one was reported hurt or killed by raging waters that pulled homes off their foundations and pushed a river off course — possibly permanently — and may require damaged roads to be rebuilt a safer distance away.
On Wednesday, residents in Red Lodge, Montana, a gateway town to the park’s northern end, used shovels, wheelbarrows and a pump to clear thick mud and debris from a flooded home along the banks of Rock Creek.
“We thought we had it, and then a bridge went out. And it diverted the creek, and the water started rolling in the back, broke out a basement window and started filling up my basement,” Pat Ruzich said. “And then I quit. It was like, the water won.”
While the Yellowstone flood is rare, it is the type of event that is becoming more common as the planet warms, experts said.
“We certainly know that climate change is causing more natural disasters, more fires, bigger fires and more floods and bigger floods,” said Robert Manning, a retired University of Vermont professor of environment and natural resources, “These things are going to happen, and they’re going to happen probably a lot more intensely.”
Yellowstone officials are hopeful that next week they can reopen the southern half of the park, which includes Old Faithful geyser. Park officials say the northern half of the park is likely to remain closed all summer, a devastating blow to the local economies that rely on tourism.
Closure of the northern part of the park will keep visitors from features that include Tower Fall, Mammoth Hot Springs and the Lamar Valley, which is known for viewing wildlife such as bears and wolves.
The rains hit just as area hotels filled up in recent weeks with summer tourists. More than 4 million visitors were tallied by the park last year. The wave of tourists doesn’t abate until fall, and June is typically one of Yellowstone’s busiest months.
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, a Republican, has faced criticism from Democrats and members of the public for being out of the country during the historical flooding.
“Before flooding began in south-central Montana, Governor Gianforte left the country late last week on a long-scheduled personal trip with the first lady,” the governor’s spokesperson Brooke Stroyke said in a statement Wednesday. “He is returning early and and as quickly as possible.”
The statement did not say where the governor was. Montana’s Lt. Gov. Kristen Juras signed an emergency disaster declaration on Tuesday and she was meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and state disaster and emergency services personnel in Red Lodge on Thursday.
The tourism season had started well for Cara McGary who guides groups through the Lamar Valley to see wolves, bison, elk and bears. She’d seen more 20 grizzlies some days this year.
Now, with the road from Gardiner into northern Yellowstone washed out, the wildlife is still there but it’s out of reach to McGary and her guide service, In Our Nature, is suddenly in trouble.
“The summer that we prepared for is not at all similar to the summer that we’re going to have,” she said. “This is an 80% to 100% loss of business during the high season.”
Flying Pig Adventures, a Gardiner-based business that guides rafting trips on the Yellowstone River, will need to rely more on tourists staying in Montana now that roads into the park are impassible, co-owner Patrick Sipp said Wednesday.
It’s a blow not unlike how COVID-19 temporarily shut down Yellowstone two years ago, reducing the park’s June 2020 tourist visits by about one-third before they rebounded over the rest of that summer.
“We’re definitely a resilient company, we’ve got a very tough crew,” Sipp said. “But it’s devastating. You just hate seeing stuff like that in the community. We’re just hoping that we can get back out there relatively soon.”
Meantime, as the waters recede, parks officials are turning their attention to the massive effort of rebuilding many miles of ruined roads and, possibly, hundreds of washed-out bridges, many of them built for backcountry hikers. Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said assessment teams won’t be able to tally the damage until next week.
Kelly Goonan, an associate professor at Southern Utah University and an expert in national parks and recreation management, said rebuilding will be a long process.
“This is something we’re definitely going to feel the impacts of for the next several years,” Goonan said.
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Whitehurst reported from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writers Amy Beth Hanson in Helena, Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Brian Melley in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/16/floodwaters-yellowstone-surge-through-eastern-montana/ | 2022-06-16T16:38:48Z |
Bernard Shaw, CNN’s 1st chief anchor, dies at 82
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Shaw, CNN’s chief anchor for two decades and a pioneering Black broadcast journalist best remembered for calmly reporting the beginning of the Gulf War in 1991 as missiles flew around him in Baghdad, has died. He was 82.
He died of pneumonia on Wednesday at a hospital in Washington, according to Tom Johnson, CNN’s former chief executive.
Shaw was at CNN for 20 years and was known for remaining cool under pressure. That was a hallmark of his Baghdad coverage when the U.S. led its invasion of Iraq in 1991 to liberate Kuwait, with CNN airing stunning footage of airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire in the capital city.
“In all of the years of preparing to being anchor, one of the things I strove for was to be able to control my emotions in the midst of hell breaking out,” Shaw said in a 2014 interview with NPR. “And I personally feel that I passed my stringent test for that in Baghdad.”
Shaw was a former U.S. Marine who worked as a reporter at CBS and ABC News before taking on the chief anchor role at CNN when the network began in 1980.
He moderated a presidential debate in 1988 between George W. Bush and Michael Dukakis. His first question to the Democrat Dukakis, an opponent of the death penalty, was whether he would want that sentence applied to someone who raped and murdered the candidate’s wife.
His striking on-the-scene work in Baghdad, with correspondents Peter Arnett and John Holliman, was crucial in establishing CNN when it was the only cable news network and broadcast outlets at ABC, CBS and NBC dominated television news.
“He put CNN on the map,” said Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief and now a professor at George Washington University.
On Twitter, CNN’s John King paid tribute to Shaw’s “soft-spoken yet booming voice” and said he was a mentor and role model to many.
“Bernard Shaw exemplified excellence in his life,” Johnson said. “He will be remembered as a fierce advocate of responsible journalism.”
Johnson said Shaw always forcefully resisted any compromise of news coverage or lowering of ethical standards.
CNN’s current chief executive, Chris Licht, paid tribute to Shaw as a CNN original who made appearances on the network as recently as last year to provide commentary.
Shaw left the business at age 61. He told NPR that despite everything he did in journalism, because of all of the things he missed with his family while working, “I don’t think it was worth it.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/09/08/bernard-shaw-cnns-1st-chief-anchor-dies-82/ | 2022-09-08T15:14:32Z |
As President, Schweppe will lead Inova's growth team encompassing sales, business development, and marketing.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inova Payroll, a national payroll and human resource solutions provider, has announced the promotion of Joe Schweppe to President, reporting to Founder and CEO Farsheed Ferdowsi. Schweppe will lead a team of four senior sales and business development executives with a combined 100 years of payroll and HR service industry experience.
As President, Schweppe is responsible for the strategy and growth of Inova's payroll, human capital management (HCM), human resource outsourcing, and employee benefits divisions.
Schweppe joined Inova through the recent merger with Integrated Payroll Services (IPS) in St. Louis, Missouri, and LinkHCM in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The combined enterprise is now among the top-three privately-held payroll and HR companies in the United States.
Prior to Inova, Schweppe was President of IPS, which he co-founded with Coray Grove, currently Executive Vice President at Inova. Over 16 years, Schweppe and Grove grew IPS from a two-person partnership to a leading HCM company with over 55 employees, 1,500 clients, and multiple awards, including St. Louis Small Business Monthly's #1 Most Reliable Service award, The St. Louis Business Journal's Best Places to Work, and the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the United States.
"Aside from his entrepreneurial success and business acumen, Joe comes from a long career in consultative sales within the payroll and HCM space," said Farsheed Ferdowsi. "I have the utmost respect for Joe and trust that under his leadership and that of the proven senior executives he will coach, we will become a formidable force in the payroll/HCM space where, above all else, our people are our competitive edge."
A former ADP sales executive with more than 20 years of payroll and HCM industry experience, Schweppe holds a finance degree from Saint Louis University and currently serves as an advisory board member of Triad Bank in St. Louis, Missouri. He also serves on the finance committee for his local city in Warson Woods, Missouri, and previously served as president of the local chapter of Entrepreneur Organization, where he remains in service guiding newly appointed presidents.
Combining a dedication to employer success with innovative service and technology, Inova Payroll provides smart payroll, HR outsourcing, and employee benefits solutions to organizations across the United States. A five-time Inc. 5000 company, Inova Payroll is nationally recognized for exceptional customer support and service with numerous badges on G2.com for easiest set-up and best support and multi-year Stevie Award wins for customer service. Inova currently serves 5,000 employers, encompassing 225,000 active employees across 50 states and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Inova has ten additional offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. For more company information, call 888-244-6106 or visit inovapayroll.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden tried to present a unifying vision for the Western Hemisphere on Thursday but the Summit of the Americas quickly spilled into open discord in a telling illustration of the difficulties of bringing North and South America together around shared goals on migration, the economy and climate.
“There is no reason why the Western Hemisphere can’t be the most forward looking, most democratic, most prosperous, most peaceful, secure region in the world,” Biden said at the start of the summit. “We have unlimited potential.”
Quick on the heels of Biden’s remarks, Belize Prime Minister John Briceño publicly objected to countries being excluded from the summit by the U.S. and to the continued U.S. embargo on Cuba.
“This summit belongs to all of the Americas — it is therefore inexcusable that there are countries of the Americas that are not here, and the power of the summit is diminished by their absence,” Briceño said. “At this most critical juncture, when the future of our hemisphere is at stake, we stand divided. And that is why the Summit of the Americas should have been inclusive. Geography, not politics, defines the Americas.”
Biden faced additional criticism from Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández.
“We definitely would have wished for a different Summit of the Americas,” Fernández said in Spanish. “The silence of those who are absent is calling to us. So this does not happen again, I would like to say, for the future, the fact that a country is the host country of the summit does not have the ability to impose the right of admission on member countries of the continent.”
The disparities in wealth, governance and national interests make it challenging for Biden to duplicate the partnerships he has assembled in Asia and Europe. That had already created low expectations at a summit that the United States is hosting for the first time since 1994.
With diplomatic efforts strained by summit boycotts and legislative proposals stranded in a polarized Congress, Biden focused on trying to get corporations and the private sector behind his efforts. Yet the summit has hardly lived up to the promise put forth by the U.S. president, particularly with the notable summit boycott by Mexico’s president and uncertainty as to whether the right incentives exist for Latin America to draw more closely to the U.S.
“It’s always been difficult to find consensus in Latin America,” said Ryan Berg, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based think tank. “This is a hugely diverse region, and it’s obviously difficult for it to speak with one voice.”
On a busy day of diplomacy, Biden met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and agreed to visit Canada in the coming months, two government officials familiar with the plans told The Associated Press. They were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Biden was also to hold talks with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and give a speech to the broader group of attendees. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Caribbean leaders to talk about clean energy, and first lady Jill Biden was hosting a brunch to build relationships with fellow spouses. The day was to end with a dinner at the Getty Villa, an art museum with views of the Pacific Ocean.
There could be more tension when Biden meets for the first time with Bolsonaro, an ally of former President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro is running for a second term and has been casting doubt on the credibility of his country’s elections, something that has alarmed officials in Washington.
When Bolsonaro accepted an invitation to the summit, he asked that Biden not confront him over his election attacks, according to three of the Brazilian leader’s Cabinet ministers who requested anonymity to discuss the issue.
Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, rejected the idea that Biden had agreed to any conditions for the meeting with Bolsonaro.
“There are no topics off limits in any bilateral the president does, including with President Bolsonaro,” Sullivan told reporters. He added, “I do anticipate that the president will discuss open, free, fair and transparent democratic elections.”
The nature of democracy itself became a sticking point when planning the guest list for the event. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wanted the leaders of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua to be invited, but the U.S. resisted because it considers them authoritarians.
Ultimately an agreement could not be reached, and López Obrador decided not to attend. Neither did the presidents of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Honduras’ foreign relations secretary, Eduardo Enrique Reina, spoke about President Xiomara Castro’s decision to stay away.
“The president was very clear that this should be a summit without exclusions,” Reina said. Still, he said the Honduran government was ready to work on common problems, saying, “The political will to work with all countries in the Americas is there.”
It’s a reminder that relations with Latin America have proved tricky for the administration even as it solidifies ties in Europe, where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted closer cooperation, and in Asia, where China’s rising influence has rattled some countries in the region.
One challenge is the unmistakable power imbalance in the hemisphere.
World Bank data shows that the U.S. economy is more than 14 times the size of Brazil, the next-largest economy at the summit. The sanctions the U.S. and its allies levied against Russia are much harder in Brazil, which imports fertilizer from Russia. Trade data indicates the region has deepening ties with China, which has also made investments.
This leaves the U.S. in a position of showing Latin America why a tighter relationship with Washington would be more beneficial at a time when economies are still struggling to emerge from the pandemic and inflation has worsened conditions.
Sullivan pledged that the U.S. “will be putting specific dollars into producing tangible results” in the region, with worker training and money for food security, among other things. He said the American efforts will be ”significantly more impactful” on people’s lives than “the kinds of extractive projects that China has been invested in.”
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Boak reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Debora Alvares in Brasilia, Brazil, Rob Gillies in Toronto, Canada, and Elliot Spagat in Los Angeles contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-seeks-consensus-at-fractured-americas-summit/ | 2022-06-09T23:34:08Z |
MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Institute's President of its Nonproprietary Naming Division, Sophia Fuerst, M.S., M.B.A., is pleased to offer summary insights regarding recently implemented procedures for international nonproprietary names (INNs), specifically INNs for Variant COVID-19 Vaccine Active Substances.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated, particularly in the spike glycoprotein," says Ms. Fuerst. "Vaccine variants have minimal changes in their structure compared to the structure of an existing INN. The name for the variant is linked to the original INN by a random two- or three-letter prefix. For example, the vaccine variant for tozinameran is riltozinameran."
Ms. Fuerst notes that INN has instituted a much shorter time frame than its usual procedure for vaccine variants. In addition, the standard fee is being waived for a request of an INN for a variant COVID-19 vaccine active substance where a previous INN has been assigned to the original vaccine substance.
Ms. Fuerst has spent her career in nonproprietary naming, first as United States Adopted Name (USAN) Secretariat and afterward opening the Nonproprietary Naming Division within Brand Institute's Drug Safety Institute.
Before joining Brand Institute, Ms. Fuerst was employed by the American Medical Association (AMA) for over 20 years, serving as the Director of the USAN Program. Ms. Fuerst was responsible for all submissions to the USAN Program and classified compounds by stem, creating new stems when appropriate as well as USAN Adoptions. She also represented the United States on the INN Expert Committee and acted as a consultant to the INN Programme.
Brand Institute is the global leader in brand name and identity development, providing a broad portfolio of branding and naming related services, including brand strategy, name development, trademark searches, market research, regulatory services, and visual identity solutions.
Drug Safety Institute (DSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brand Institute that provides Brand Institute's healthcare clients with industry-leading guidance pertaining to drug name safety, packaging, and labeling. DSI is comprised of former naming regulatory officials from global government health agencies, including FDA, EMA, Health Canada, AMA, and the WHO.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to welcome Anne Shudy Palmer as the firm's new Director of Sustainability. Shudy Palmer will usher in a new era of sustainability solutions access for shipping clients and lead strategic initiatives for the company's own sustainable growth.
The demand for understanding and complying with international sustainability standards is growing as supply chain leaders across the U.S. feel the pressure to develop programs that lead to real reductions in GHG emissions and meet their company's publicly declared ESG, sustainability and human rights goals.
Anne Shudy Palmer joins Green Worldwide as a sustainability expert and LEED accredited professional with over 20 years of experience working in certification, program development, technical project management, reporting, and communication across business, public, and non-profit sectors.
Most recently, Shudy Palmer was Director of Certification at Green Seal, a global nonprofit organization that pioneered the ecolabeling movement. At Green Seal, Shudy Palmer led the certification department in ensuring that certified products and services met rigorous sustainability standards with the highest benchmark of health and environmental leadership. Shudy Palmer redesigned the organization's formulated-product compliance monitoring program, evaluated thousands of cleaning, paper and personal care products and provided technical consultation to standards developers as well as the sales team.
"We're thrilled to have Anne join our leadership team to drive our sustainability efforts, continue to expand upon current programs and identify innovative ways to serve our customers," said Thomas Jorgenson, chief executive officer, Green Worldwide Shipping®. "Anne brings an impressive background in sustainability that will enable us to provide enhanced and detailed service to clients in an industry that is rapidly evolving to improve both environmental and human rights implications in supply chains."
Shudy Palmer will leverage her unique perspective and experience to lead Green Worldwide's sustainability efforts and product innovations, like the company's GreenCO2 Check platform. GreenCO2 Check enables U.S. shippers to track, measure and reduce their carbon footprint while balancing costs, time and efficiency across their entire portfolio of shipping, rail, air, and ground transportation in one place.
"Global supply chains can have enormous environmental and social impacts. Transportation and logistics companies of the future will play a significant role in providing innovative and sustainable solutions to help mitigate and transform these impacts," said Anne Shudy Palmer, Director of Sustainability, Green Worldwide Shipping®. "I'm deeply impressed by the authenticity of Green Worldwide's commitment to people and the environment. I'm excited to collaborate with our customers and stakeholders on the journey to becoming the most sustainable T&L company in North America."
Shudy Palmer holds a Master of Science in Sustainability from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as a double Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Communication Arts also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Green Worldwide Shipping® is a private wholly owned and independent company founded on the basic principles of respect, dedication, and best-in-class customer service. Years of experience have allowed the company to better understand supply chain difficulties and to build and implement solutions that have a beneficial influence on their customers' bottom line. The company offers innovative sustainability services to help companies measure, track and mitigate Scope 3 transportation and logistics emissions across the supply chain. Green's expert teams, located in 14 offices across the U.S., have been offering international logistics solutions since 2008; spanning from ocean freight, air freight, project cargo, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and global supply chain visibility. Green Worldwide Shipping® is a proud member of the UN Global Compact Initiative.
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Two National Leading Providers in Revenue Cycle Staffing Solutions Joining Forces
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GHR Healthcare ("GHR"), the parent company of seven strategic staffing brands spanning healthcare, wellness, travel nursing, and education, has officially acquired Meleeo, based in Tampa, Florida. The acquisition expands GHR's ability to provide specialized Revenue Cycle Workforce Solutions to its current and growing client base in the healthcare industry.
Meleeo, founded in 2015, works with clients across the United States, focusing on staff augmentation, streamlining processes and mid-revenue cycle solutions and helping improve the overall health of a healthcare system's revenue cycle.
The addition of Meleeo compliments the existing GHR family of brands, with two of the leading mid-revenue cycle solution providers joining forces to deliver more robust solutions for current clients, future clients and consultants.
"The merging of Meleeo into our GHR RevCycle Division, brings together two powerhouse companies in the Case Management, Coding, and CDI space," said John Quirk, CEO of GHR Healthcare. "The combined expertise of these entities makes us the true leader in RevCycle staffing."
Managing Partner of Meleeo, Brian McNally commented, "Combining forces with GHR Revenue Cycle allows us to maintain our identity via our shared values and commitment to excellence while expanding our capabilities to assist our clients in tackling today's challenges."
Barry Matthews, VP of GHR Revcycle Workforce added, "This strategic acquisition is extremely exciting for GHR RevCycle." It will expand our capabilities of providing staff augmentation and managed services within CDI, Remote UR & Case Management. . . our combined companies will create incredible opportunities for growth as a leading provider of mid-Revenue Cycle Solutions." https://www.ghrrevcycle.com
Based in Tampa, FL, supporting hospitals and Health Systems nationally, Meleeo has experienced explosive growth since its inception in 2015, making the INC. 5000 three consecutive years. Meleeo exclusively supports Case Management, Utilization Management and Clinical Documentation performance improvement initiatives with specialized talent and advisory services.
Founded in 1993, GHR Healthcare has helped thousands of healthcare facilities, school districts, and community-based organizations meet their staffing needs. The Company's brands include General Healthcare Resources, GHR Travel Nursing, GHR RevCycle Workforce, GHR Education, GHR Human Services, GHR Technology and GHR Search. GHR provides a variety of workforce solutions to clients nationwide, including MSP and RPO solutions, contingent, per diem, contract, travel, direct hire and interim services.
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Adams to help launch 4 Warn Weather, the most locally focused up-to-the-minute weather in Detroit, and serve multiple roles, including weather anchor on southeast Michigan's most watched news
DETROIT, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Local 4 News Meteorologist Kim Adams will rejoin WDIV as a meteorologist on all of our station's main content platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and the station's streaming channel Local 4+, it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Adams will start these new roles beginning August 8.
"We've been searching for someone who can serve the changing content needs of our audiences for a while now," said Ellis. "In looking all over the country, we were searching for the exact right person to handle what the people of southeast Michigan have clearly told us they need and want on TV, on our website, and with extended coverage during important weather events. In Kim, we discovered that exact right person has been right here at home all along."
Adams previously served as Meteorologist on Local 4 most recently in 2009, when she left the station to become a full-time mother of her five children.
"We're thrilled to have Kim returning to the Local 4 team," said News Director Kim Voet. "She certainly knows southeast Michigan and the weather that comes with living here. Southeast Michigan also knows Kim, and they know they can depend on her to keep them updated across all our platforms on the changing weather."
In addition to her role joining Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Karen Drew, Jason Colthorp and Bernie Smilovitz on Local 4 News each evening on TV, Kim will be a daily contributor to clickondetroit.com, providing weather forecasts for the website and station apps, as well as providing insights through in-depth articles and a weekly weather newsletter as to why changing weather conditions are happening. She will also serve as one of the primary forecasters on Local 4+, the station's streaming channel, where she will be anchoring extended coverage for all of southeast Michigan.
Teamed with Paul Gross, Andrew Humphrey, Brandon Roux, and Brett Collar, Adams will help sharpen the station's focus on covering local weather under the station's new weather brand, 4 Warn Weather. Using the most powerful weather technology available today, which is exclusive to Local 4 News, the station will give viewers the most up-to-the-minute information pinpointed for each neighborhood, so they are always prepared.
"My job, above all, is to make sure everyone in Detroit and Southeast Michigan is ready for whatever is coming. You'll get that on TV, on our app, website, and streaming channel. After seeing the capabilities of the station's Exact Track 4D Radar product, I can tell you it's a true difference maker. It will help our entire weather team warn our audience dangerous weather is coming before it happens so you can keep your family, and friends safe. This technology is exclusive to Local 4, and it allows us to see things develop even before the national weather service issues warnings," said Adams.
The Exact Track 4D Radar technology also provides street level weather data so with the forecast you will receive daily on all platforms, you can plan your day.
"When the weather is going to be nice, I want to make sure you take advantage of it. With 4 Warn Weather we'll also warn you not to miss a chance to enjoy the outdoor activities that make Michigan special," Adams added.
Adams, who grew up in southeast Michigan, has won numerous awards from the Associated Press and Michigan Association of Broadcasters for her weather reporting.
She is also very involved in our community through her volunteer work. She is an active supporter of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, raising awareness for women's health issues. Kim is the former Fundraising and Development Executive for New Day Foundation for Families, which provides financial aid to help cancer patients during treatment. Drawing on her experiences as a domestic violence survivor and breast cancer survivor she is a tireless advocate for living life fearlessly. Additional organizations where she volunteers her time include The Miracle League and Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter. She also devotes time to supporting Michigan Humane.
Adams graduated summa cum laude from Oakland University, ranking 3rd in her graduating class. She received a master's degree from Wayne State University majoring in Radio/TV & Film. In addition, she studied thermodynamics and dynamics at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Graduate School in Washington, D.C., and Synoptic Meteorology at Ohio State University.
"Our commitment to local weather has never been stronger than it is right now. That's what the word "Local" in Local 4 is all about. With Kim back home at WDIV we're putting more "Local" in Local 4 and we'll have additional announcements coming about plans for more special events and coverage of local weather. Things no one has ever done in Detroit," said Ellis.
Local 4 News is currently the No. 1 newscast at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. in Nielsen ratings for the Detroit television market. WDIV is the No. 1 NBC affiliate in the top 20 LPM markets. In addition, Local 4's ClickOnDetroit.com is a top breaking news and weather website and the No. 1 news website in Metro Detroit. And Local 4+ - WDIV's free streaming app - available on Fire TV, Roku, Google TV and Apple TV, brings viewers live, original and on-demand programming.
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HONG KONG, MAY 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Natural Resources Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNR) (the "Company") today announced its results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. For the convenience of the reader, amounts in Chinese Yuan ("CNY") have been translated into United States dollars ("US$") at the rate of US$1.00 = CNY6.3559 as quoted by www.ofx.com on December 31, 2021.
Mr. Wong Wah On Edward, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "We continued to make meaningful progress on the strategic diversification of our business in 2021. Our progress was, however, slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting shutdowns, logistic complications, and the steep global increase in operating costs and inflation. In addition, our operations in the rural wastewater treatment industry in 2021 resulted in a near-term reduction in our revenue level, but we believe our actions will be a catalyst for increased revenue growth and profitability. We are already seeing initial positive signs from our efforts to streamline our operations and our cost reduction plan, while at the same time focusing on continued exploration of the Moruogu Tong Mine. As we recently noted, we expect commodities prices to remain high, with demand continuing to outstrip supply. With even greater urgency placed on exploration opportunities and the potential for higher valuations of assets such as the Moruogu Tong Mine, we also recently announced plans to increase investments in the Moruogu Tong Mine. We are also evaluating other attractive business opportunities and believe that we will be able to further leverage our expertise and capital to create even greater value for shareholders."
Financial Results for the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had two operating segments: wastewater treatment and exploration and mining. Revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was CNY18.74 million (approximately US$2.95 million), as compared to revenue of approximately CNY42.50 million (approximately US$6.69 million) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. The decrease in revenue was mainly caused by the completion of the construction phase of a public-private partnership wastewater treatment project in January 2021.
Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was approximately CNY54.97 million (approximately US$8.65 million) as compared to net profit of approximately CNY22.92 million (approximately US$3.61 million) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. The turn to loss in 2021 from profit in 2020 was mainly due to the recognition of fair value loss of approximately CNY38.35 million (approximately US$6.03 million) in the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and fair value gain of approximately CNY31.33 million (approximately US$4.93 million) in the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, relating to the Company's holdings in Feishang Anthracite Resources Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, designated as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, and the impact of warrants issued to institutional investors in a private placement in January 2021, which were designated as derivative financial liabilities.
The Company had a cash balance of approximately CNY58.36 million (approximately US$9.18 million) at December 31, 2021.
On January 20, 2021, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold on January 22, 2021, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 3,960,000 of its common shares at a price of US$1.85 per share, and in a concurrent private placement, warrants initially exercisable for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,584,000 of its common shares with an initial exercise price of US$2.35 per share. Because the changes in equity from this private placement transaction are dominated in US$, the US$ amount is the actual transaction amount and the corresponding CNY amount was translated from US$ at the applicable exchange rate as of the transaction date, January 22, 2021.
About China Natural Resources:
China Natural Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNR), a British Virgin Islands corporation, through its operating subsidiaries in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), is currently engaged in the provision of equipment for rural wastewater treatment, engineering, procurement and construction services related to wastewater treatment in the PRC, the acquisition and exploitation of mining rights in Inner Mongolia, including preliminary exploration for nickel, lead, silver and other nonferrous metal, and is actively exploring further business opportunities in the healthcare sector, natural resources sector and other sectors.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the intent, belief and current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to: the impact of the Company's actions on its future financial performance; the Company's performance in the rural wastewater treatment industry in the PRC; the impact of rising commodity prices; the level of demand for nickel, lead, silver, lithium, copper and other precious minerals; the potential presence of minerals in the Moruogu Tong Mine; and the ability of the Company to extract any minerals found in the Moruogu Tong Mine in an economically viable manner. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ from its forward-looking statements are: the impact on the Company's financial position of its investment in the wastewater treatment sector of the PRC; the growth potential of the wastewater treatment and environmental protection industries in the PRC; possible downturns in the sectors that the Company may invest in; the results of the next assessment by the Staff of the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications department of the Company's compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules; uncertainties related to governmental, economic and political circumstances in the PRC; uncertainties related to metal price volatility; uncertainties related to the Company's ability to acquire a mining permit for the Moruogu Tong Mine; uncertainties regarding the ability to profitably extract minerals from the Moruogu Tong Mine, as well as the nature of any such minerals; uncertainties regarding the successful integration, costs, revenues and profitability associated with the Company's recently acquired wastewater treatment business; uncertainties related to the Company's ability to fund operations and planned capital expenditures; uncertainties related to possible future increases in operating expenses, including costs of labor and materials; uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; uncertainties related to the political situation between the PRC and the United States, and potential negative impacts on companies with operations in the PRC that are listed on exchanges in the United States; uncertainties relating to geopolitical turmoil or conflict; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. When, in any forward-looking statement, the Company, or its management, expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, that expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and is believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the stated expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
The consolidated statements of profits or loss of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2021 and the consolidated statements of financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2021 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The consolidated statements of profit or loss and the consolidated statements of financial position have been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2021 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2022.
* The Company restated the comparative financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 to account for a common control transaction (the acquisition of Precise Space-Time Technology Limited and its wastewater treatment business) using the pooling of interest method.
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Additional sites to support trial completion by end of 2022
CRANFORD, N.J. , May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Citius" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CTXR), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing first-in-class critical care products, today announced that it has selected Biorasi, LLC ("Biorasi"), a global clinical research organization (CRO), to help expand the Company's Phase 3 Mino-Lok trial to additional sites outside the United States. If approved, Mino-Lok would be the first-and-only antibiotic lock solution FDA-approved to salvage infected central venous catheters (CVCs) causing catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSIs).
"Citius is pleased to collaborate with Biorasi to expand the Mino-Lok trial to include international clinical sites, as originally planned. This complements efforts underway in the U.S. by our lead CRO, Medpace, to drive recruitment. We paused our ex-U.S. strategy as COVID-19 spread across the globe and hospitals halted non-COVID trials. With the COVID-19 pandemic receding, we believe there is now an opportunity to access additional sites and plan to leverage Biorasi's track record of quickly ramping up sites around the world to recruit clinical trial subjects outside the U.S. CRBSIs remain a critical unmet need globally with millions of patients requiring sterile central venous catheters to receive life-saving therapies," stated Leonard Mazur, Chairman and CEO of Citius.
"We are committed to continuing to recruit patients until we reach the minimum required trial events, as per FDA guidance and outlined in our trial protocol to achieve statistically significant results. This will enable us to optimize the potential of a successful New Drug Application (NDA) submission. We believe our efforts to establish trial sites outside the U.S., combined with our ongoing initiatives, which have driven a recent increase in study enrollment at our U.S. sites, will assist us in reaching the necessary events to complete the trial by the end of this year," added Mazur.
About the Mino-Lok Phase 3 Trial
The Mino-Lok Phase 3 pivotal superiority trial (NCT02901717) is a multi-center, randomized, open-label, blinded study to determine the efficacy and safety of Mino-Lok (MLT), a novel antibiotic lock therapy that combines minocycline with edetate disodium. The primary endpoint for this study is the time (in days following randomization) to a catheter failure event between randomization and test of cure (TOC) (Week 6) in the Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Population. Additional secondary endpoints will be assessed including microbiological eradication and clinical cure.
Subjects in the Mino-Lok arm receive one MLT dose daily with a dwell time of two to four hours for a total of seven doses. For subjects in the Control arm, the investigator determines the antibiotic used in the lock, dose, dwell time, and number of days of administration based on institutional standards or Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines.
About Biorasi, LLC
Biorasi is a customer-focused, full-service, contract research organization (CRO) that delivers fast and flexible solutions across global clinical trials to maximize speed-to-market for its sponsors. As the leader in neurology, nephrology, dermatology, and the rare and urgent disease market, Biorasi sets new benchmarks for speed, agility, and quality in patient enrollment, decentralized trials, and data transparency. Contact Biorasi at info@biorasi.com.
About Citius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Citius is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products, with a focus on oncology, anti-infectives in adjunct cancer care, unique prescription products, and stem cell therapies. The Company has two late-stage product candidates, Mino-Lok®, an antibiotic lock solution for the treatment of patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), which is currently enrolling patients in a Phase 3 Pivotal superiority trial, and I/ONTAK (E7777), a novel IL-2R immunotherapy for an initial indication in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), which has completed enrollment in its Pivotal Phase 3 trial. Mino-Lok was granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). I/ONTAK has received orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of CTCL and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). Through its subsidiary, NoveCite, Inc., Citius is developing a novel proprietary mesenchymal stem cell treatment derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for acute respiratory conditions, with a near-term focus on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with COVID-19. For more information, please visit www.citiuspharma.com.
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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Citius. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "plan," "should," and "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated are: our ability to successfully undertake and complete clinical trials and the results from those trials for our product candidates; our ability to commercialize our products if approved by the FDA; the estimated markets for our product candidates and the acceptance thereof by any market; the ability of our product candidates to impact the quality of life of our target patient populations; risks relating to the results of research and development activities, including those from existing and new pipeline assets; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical testing; our need for substantial additional funds; the early stage of products under development; our ability to attract, integrate, and retain key personnel; our dependence on third-party suppliers; market and other conditions; risks related to our growth strategy; patent and intellectual property matters; our ability to obtain, perform under and maintain financing and strategic agreements and relationships; our ability to identify, acquire, close and integrate product candidates and companies successfully and on a timely basis; our ability to procure cGMP commercial-scale supply; government regulation; competition; as well as other risks described in our SEC filings. These risks have been and may be further impacted by Covid-19. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Risks regarding our business are described in detail in our Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2021, filed with the SEC on December 15, 2021 and updated by our subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
Investor Relations for Citius Pharmaceuticals:
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KU fans storm Mass Street after Jayhawks secure national title
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Thousands of fans took to Massachusetts Street in Lawrence to celebrate the Jayhawks national championship win.
The crowds were packed into bars along the popular street as they counted down the final seconds of the game against North Carolina together.
After the victory, the flood gates opened as fans celebrated in the streets...and even some in the trees.
They said KU being down in the first half made this win even sweeter.
“I knew we could do it. We have come down from bigger deficits, we are that team, Ochai Agbaji is that guy.”
Another fan said, “Since 2012 we were made for a comeback and we are national champions baby.”
“I was a little worried, but I did not stress about it because I know we are a second half team.”
With Jayhawk fans as far as the eye could see, they agree there is no better community to celebrate with. “The Lawrence community is just really strong.”
As for the win, one fan perched in a tree said, “It was amazing. The best game I have seen in my life.”
The Jayhawks will return to Lawrence Tuesday where fans said they will be waiting to welcome the champs home.
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Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibilities and Injecting Digital Intelligence into Sustainable Development
SHENZHEN, China, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile internet, today has released its 2021 sustainability report across the globe.
The report shows that ZTE, following the strategic positioning of "driver of the digital economy", proactively fulfilled its corporate social responsibilities in 2021. With the active implement of sustainable development in areas, such as operational governance, compliance management, talent development, innovation empowerment, openness and transparency, green development, and community contribution, the company creates shared value for stakeholders and society.
ZTE has annually released its sustainability reports for 14 consecutive years since 2009.
Keeping continuous independent innovation and industrial digital intelligence development, and fulfilling corporate social responsibilities
The uncertainties brought by the complex global situation, the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, population aging, and ecological degradation in 2021 are imposing greater challenges to sustainable development. In this process, digital and intelligent transformation based on new information technologies is playing an irreplaceable role, promoting the development of telecommuting, online collaboration, distance learning, telemedicine, smart factories, unmanned mining, and smart ports.
"Digital and intelligent transformation has equipped our society with the 'immunity' to uncertainties, guaranteeing economic growth and sustainable development", said Xu Ziyang, President of ZTE Corporation. "As a major player and contributor dedicated to the ICT industry for 37 years, ZTE keeps making innovations and breakthroughs, and is always willing to embrace changes. In this way, the company continuously expands its capabilities and business in terms of digital and intelligent technologies, and brings about infinite possibilities for digital and intelligent applications."
According to the report, in order to follow the strategic positioning of "driver of the digital economy", ZTE always takes technological innovation as the top driving force of its development and adheres to building stronger core competence. The company has established several state-of-the-art global R&D centers. To further foster innovation, ZTE keeps investing in core areas such as 5G wireless technology, core networks, transport networks, access networks, and chipsets, with the R&D investment accounting for over 10% of the company's revenue for years.
By December 31, 2021, ZTE had filed more than 84,000 global patent applications, with over 42,000 granted, among which the number of chipset patent applications and granted chipset patents reached 4,572 and 1,990 respectively. According to a report published in November 2021 by IPLytics, a leading patent data company, ZTE ranked fourth in the world in the number of 5G Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) declarations disclosed to the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI).
In the era of digital economy full of business uncertainties, ZTE is always committed to achieving high-quality growth together with the communications industry, verticals, and society by means of efficient collaboration in an open and transparent manner. By participating in the co-construction of a digital and intelligent ecosystem, ZTE strives to accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation of the whole society.
By engaging deeper into verticals, ZTE provides scenario-based solutions that truly create value for verticals through modular components. The company has established partnerships with over 500 global partners, with whom we have explored nearly 100 innovative 5G application scenarios for factories in Thailand, ports in Belgium, farms in Austria, as well as industry, transportation, power, environmental protection, and many other verticals in China.
Reinforcing internal management and pursuing high-quality growth
The year 2021 was crucial for the growth phase defined in ZTE's three-phase strategy. ZTE adhered to technological leadership and achieved high-quality growth, laying a solid foundation for its steady stride into the expansion phase and toward its goal of becoming a world's top 500 company.
Xie Junshi, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at ZTE, said, "Under these circumstances, ZTE has maintained stable operations, as we are committed to high-quality sustainable growth. We make continuous efforts to consolidate our three cornerstones, namely, compliance, internal control, and talent."
Upholding compliance and integrity in operations, ZTE has incorporated compliance requirements into the company's business processes, thereby building a best-in-class compliance management system that is aligned with the company's business practices. In this way, the company strives to achieve sustainable development together with its customers, suppliers, and other business partners around the world.
As for internal control and corporate governance, by using digital tools, ZTE has established a relatively complete system for risk management and internal control, and constantly improved the Business Continuity Management (BCM) system. With these efforts, the company has effectively enhanced operational continuity, improved turnover efficiency, and reduced operational risks.
Regarding talent development, ZTE keeps attracting and motivating core talent. For example, since its launch in 2014, the Blue Sword Program has been cultivating future leaders for the company, as evidenced by the first trainees who have been playing leading roles in the company. In 2021, ZTE stepped up efforts in campus recruitment, offering over 6,000 positions in fields like R&D, marketing, operation support, and supply chain to excellent graduates worldwide.
Securing customers' trust with openness and transparency and creating a win-win cooperation ecology
ZTE is committed to providing customers with secure and trustworthy products and services, and ensuring the security of communications network equipment, to promote digital transformation.
In 2021, ZTE obtained the certification of ISO 9001, TL 9000, QC 080000, ESD, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22301 management systems, covering the company's major R&D centers and manufacturing bases and 62 main product categories. In the same year, ZTE shortened its Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by 29.5% compared with that in 2020. Moreover, the company offered remote customer support and spare parts services in 65 countries, with the customer satisfaction rate exceeding 99%.
For win-win partnership, ZTE has updated the Supplier CSR Agreement and Supplier CSR Code of Conduct to guarantee the responsible and sustainable development of its partners across the value chain. In addition, ZTE has released the Conflict Minerals Report based on the due diligence and assessment of 255 suppliers. In the future, due diligence and assessment on conflict minerals will cover all of its suppliers.
Taking green development into practice and leading the digital way to carbon neutrality
Facing the challenges brought by low-carbon transformation, ZTE paves a green path to digital economy by promoting green operations, green supply chain, and green digital infrastructure, and empowering the green development of industries, thereby facilitating the sustainable development of operators and verticals. Working with its partners, ZTE continues to explore innovative and green 5G applications with over 60 exemplary projects delivered worldwide, with the goal to realize carbon peak carbon neutrality ahead of 2030 and before 2060, respectively.
In 2021, ZTE started the company-level dual-carbon strategic project and completed the establishment and capability improvement of the dual-carbon strategic team, and more than 170 team members participated in the training in the ISO 14064 and Science-Based Targets initiative.
ZTE maintained CDP B rating for actions on climate change and supplier engagement. According to the data disclosed on CDP website, more than 40 leading suppliers in ZTE's supply chain established decarbonization strategies.
As for office operations, ZTE has launched nine energy-saving projects in China, saving 21.56 million kWh of electricity annually. ZTE reduced the use of packaging materials by 689.1 tons through the design of packaging weight reduction.
By 2021, ZTE had established 140 recycling sites worldwide. In China, the company optimized 4 centralized waste recycling and processing platforms and conducted in-depth cooperation with more than 10 leading environmental protection institutions in the industry, reaching the overall recycling rate of 97%. Through long-term in-depth cooperation with more than 150 environmental protection institutions overseas, ZTE ensured that the recycling business met the local environmental protection requirements of different countries, and achieved the overall recycling rate of 98%.
ZTE's PowerMaster hybrid power solution won the award of 2021 Technological Innovation Solution for Carbon Peak and Neutrality and High-Quality Development by China Energy News.
Adhering to tech for social good, and actively contributing to global communities
While pursuing business development, ZTE also takes an active part in public welfare activities. Centering on recipients and their real needs, ZTE focuses on educational development, medical assistance, vulnerable population assistance, rural vitalization, and environmental protection, and ensures that all public welfare projects effectively respond to recipients' needs and achieve expected social benefits. ZTE constantly fulfills its CSR through donations and technological empowerment.
In 2021, ZTE Foundation donated CNY 13.17 million and organized 220 public welfare activities, benefiting a total of 12,000 people, and also launched a brand-new volunteer service system called "ZTE Volunteer" and set up 15 volunteer branches worldwide with over 5,600 volunteers by far, representing a year-on-year growth of 76% in terms of the number of volunteers.
In the future, ZTE will continuously conduct digital operations, build a resilient organization, and contribute to the implementation of the dual-carbon strategy for sustainable growth. As a faithful driver of the digital economy, the company is committed to fulfilling its CSRs and working with employees and partners for win-win success in harmony with the environment, to build a promising future and explore more opportunities amid the rising tide of digitalization.
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BOSTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If the future were to be categorized in one word, it would be "data-centric". For decades, IC vendors have designed chips that have all functions integrated on the same die; however, scaling monolithic IC becomes more difficult and costly as the industry sees the slowdown of Moore's law. IC vendors have been pushed towards "advanced semiconductor packaging" to meet the world's data needs.
Today, there is an explosion of data at every level and in almost every industry. Every second, the digital world generates 4,000 terabytes of data, and this amount is only expected to go considerably up in the future. Data-rich applications such as machine learning and AI are the key data enablers in a wide range of applications, including data centers, 5G, and autonomous vehicles. A powerful processor is required to run these apps, of which the foundation is an integrated circuit (IC) built on Si.
What is advanced semiconductor packaging?
The semiconductor packaging process plays a key role in semiconductor manufacturing and design. For example, in the IC packaging process, the IC bare die is encapsulated in a supporting case with electrical contacts. The casing protects the IC bare die from physical harm and corrosion and links the IC to a PCB board to other devices. Semiconductor packaging has existed for decades – the first volume production of semiconductor packaging came in in the early 1970s. So, what is new?
As mentioned, due to the slowdown of Moore's law and the increasing cost of manufacturing a monolithic IC, vendors required new design approaches to enable high-performance, cost-effective processors. A new design called a "chiplet" is the key trend going forwards.
The idea behind chiplets is to "split" a monolithic IC into multiple functional blocks, reconstitute the functional blocks into separate chiplets, and then "re-assemble" these at the package level. Ideally, a processor based on chiplet design should have the same or greater performance but lower total production cost than a monolithic IC. Packaging methods, particularly those used to link several chiplets, play a crucial role in chiplet design since they affect the system's performance as a whole. These packaging technologies, including 2.5D IC, 3D IC, and high-density fanout wafer level packaging, are categorized as "advanced semiconductor packaging" and are the subject of IDTechEx's newly released research report "Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2023-2033". They allow for the merging of multiple chiplets at various process nodes on a single substrate and have small bump sizes to enable higher interconnect densities and higher integration capabilities.
The brand new IDTechEx report includes a detailed examination of the latest innovations in advanced semiconductor packaging technology, key technical trends, analysis across the value chain, major player analysis, and granular market forecasts. Furthermore, this study gives a comprehensive evaluation of the semiconductor industry in general.
Advanced semiconductor packaging serves as a critical foundation for next-generation ICs that will be utilized in four key markets: data centers, 5G, autonomous vehicles, and consumer electronics. IDTechEx leverages its expertise in these sectors to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of how advanced semiconductor packaging is influencing these fields and what the future may hold.
For a further understanding of the overall advanced semiconductor packaging markets, players, technologies, opportunities, and challenges, please refer to the IDTechEx report "Advanced Semiconductor Packaging 2023-2033".
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FDA chief to detail delays inspecting baby formula plant
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal plans to inspect a baby formula factory linked to the nationwide shortage were slowed by COVID-19, scheduling conflicts and other logistical problems, according to prepared testimony from the head of the Food and Drug Administration.
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf is set to answer questions Wednesday from House lawmakers probing the events leading to the formula shortage, which has forced the U.S. to begin airlifting products from Europe while many parents still hunt for scarce supplies in stores.
The issue is largely tied to problems at Abbott Nutrition’s Michigan plant, the largest in the U.S., which the FDA shut down in February due to contamination. In prepared remarks, Califf gives the first detailed account of why it took his agency months to inspect the plant after first learning of potential problems last fall.
Members of an Energy and Commerce subcommittee will also hear from three infant formula makers, including a top executive from Abbott.
FDA staff began honing in on Abbott’s plant last year while tracking four bacterial infections in infants who had consumed formula from the facility. The cases occurred between September and January, causing four hospitalizations, including two deaths.
Califf will tell lawmakers that the FDA began planning to visit the Sturgis, Michigan, plant in early December, with inspectors set to arrive on Dec. 30. But Abbott said that about a dozen of its employees had recently tested positive for COVID-19 and requested a delay. As a result, the FDA didn’t begin its inspection until Jan. 31.
After detecting positive samples of bacteria in multiple parts of the plant, the FDA closed the facility and Abbott announced a massive recall of its formula on Feb. 17.
Abbott and the FDA have reached an agreement to reopen the plant next week, requiring the company to regularly undergo outside safety audits. But Califf’s testimony suggests FDA efforts to reopen the plant were slowed by negotiations with Abbott, which had to be codified in a court agreement.
“Because it was a negotiation process with a regulated firm, the U.S. government did not completely control the timeline,” states Califf’s written testimony.
The FDA has also faced questions about its timeline for reviewing an October whistleblower complaint alleging numerous safety violations at Abbott’s plant, including employees falsifying records and failing to test formula. Califf’s testimony details a two-month gap between when regulators received the report and when they actually interviewed the whistleblower.
Several FDA staffers reviewed the complaint in late October, but officials didn’t request an interview until early December. Because of conflicts with the whistleblower’s schedule, the interview didn’t take place until Dec. 22, according to the FDA testimony.
Senior FDA officials did not receive copies of the whistleblower complaint until February due to “an isolated failure in FDA’s mailroom, likely due to COVID-19 staffing issues,” according to the prepared remarks.
Califf is the only administration official who has testified thus far on the shortage, which has become a major political liability for President Joe Biden. Behind the shortage are other distinct factors, including supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 and industry consolidation that’s made the U.S. formula market vulnerable to disruption.
An Abbott executive is expected to tell the committee that his company will invest in additional capacity and supply chain safeguards to avoid future disruptions. After the company restarts production next month it will be able to produce more formula than before the recall, according to prepared remarks from Abbott’s senior vice president, Christopher Calamari.
The company will restate its contention that there is no direct link between its formula and the infant infections investigated by the FDA. Agency regulators have said the small number of cases and incomplete testing data make it hard to draw a direct connection between the illnesses and Abbott’s plant.
Executives from Reckitt and Gerber are also scheduled to testify.
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SAN RAMON, Calif. , April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital, a PSCU company, announced today that Missouri-based West Community Credit Union (WCCU) has signed a multi-year agreement for Lumin Digital's cloud-native platform for online and mobile digital banking solutions. Once WCCU goes live on the platform in October 2022, Lumin Digital will support the credit union's more than 27,000 members.
West Community Credit Union, headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri, is a progressive financial institution that strives to build relationships on trust by truly understanding member needs and offering smart solutions. With solid growth for more than a decade, the credit union understands the importance of providing a digital solution that offers a robust, personalized banking experience.
Lumin Digital, a cloud-native digital banking platform, provides credit union members with a tightly integrated and customized experience that matches larger financial institutions' offerings. Focusing on service, user experience, safety, and security through sophisticated automation, Lumin Digital helps credit unions and financial institutions drive better engagement with their users through personalized recommendations and communication in the areas of spending insights, financial advice, fraud alerts, and savings goals. Lumin enables credit unions to provide users with real-time updates and new features that add value and simplify everyday banking. All of Lumin's offerings and capabilities are made possible by the team's wealth of industry knowledge, user experience testing, and technological innovation.
"We're constantly seeking new service offerings and technological capabilities to offer our members, and this partnership with Lumin Digital will allow us to provide them with a sophisticated and convenient way to access and manage their finances," said Koren Greubel, Vice President of Marketing and Digital Engagement at West Community Credit Union. "This partnership made perfect sense for us based on Lumin's sterling reputation within the Fintech space, and their platform's superior interface and functionality."
"West Community Credit Union and Lumin Digital share a passion for technology, service and people. This approach helps our clients and their members feel confident, secure and engaged in their digital experiences," said Jeff Chambers, founder and CEO of Lumin Digital. "Our partnership speaks to the credibility WCCU has built with their members for more than 85 years by always seeking new ways to enhance their offerings and financial solutions."
Lumin Digital continues to drive innovation in the digital banking space, differentiating itself through technology built for human connection. Lumin Digital's offering provides seamless integration to a wide array of PSCU and other platform tools and capabilities, including card services, rewards management, and data analytics to provide a member-centric experience.
About Lumin Digital
Lumin Digital is a fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions. Through a fundamentally different approach to technology, service, and people, we're creating the next generation of financial solutions each and every day. Lumin helps credit unions and financial institutions build and deploy next-gen digital experiences that help to continually serve, engage, and grow their membership base. While other platforms are partially adapted or retrofitted for the cloud, Lumin is 100% cloud-native. It was built specifically for the cloud environment, allowing us to more fully realize the advantages it offers. It's a difference that financial institutions and their users will see and feel almost immediately. For more information, visit lumindigital.com.
About West Community Credit Union
West Community Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative that serves more than 27,000 members and businesses throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Boone County, Missouri. The credit union has been offering smart banking solutions to its members and communities since 1936. For more information, visit www.westcommunitycu.org.
About PSCU
PSCU, the nation's premier payments CUSO, supports the success of more than 1,900 financial institutions representing nearly 7 billion transactions annually. Committed to service excellence and focused on innovation, PSCU's payment processing, risk management, data and analytics, loyalty programs, digital banking, marketing, strategic consulting and mobile platforms help deliver possibilities and seamless member experiences. Comprehensive, 24/7/365 member support is provided by contact centers located throughout the United States. The origin of PSCU's model is collaboration and scale, and the company has leveraged its influence on behalf of credit unions and their members for more than 40 years. Today, PSCU provides an end-to-end, competitive advantage that enables credit unions to securely grow and meet evolving consumer demands. For more information, visit pscu.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IPX, formerly known as LINE FRIENDS, announced its upcoming launch of the first original non-fungible token (NFT) project OOZ. With the OOZ project, IPX will introduce creative virtual IPs as NFTs for its unique NFT project centered on creator economy.
The OOZ project consists of nine different Super Deformation (SD) animal characters based on the narration of characters in FRENZ world, taking an extraordinary journey to find and meet their one-and-only soulmates. FRENZ is IPX's new CBT releasing IP generator platform where users can freely create their own character IPs reflecting their own personality and tastes. OOZ characters' story is based on nine characters with some of them created through FRENZ platform, who through a shipwreck accidently landed on planet earth. Each OOZ character has its individual uniqueness, and they cannot be replicated through FRENZ. IPX with its creative capabilities and specialty in IP business will be minting 9,999 profile picture (PFP) NFTs in 2Q of 2022 based on the nine high quality characters with adorable visuals and storyline, unlike any other NFT IPs in the current market. After the mint date, OOZ NFT will be available to purchase on marketplaces that support Ethereum such as OpenSea, Looksrare, PlayDapp and more.
What makes the OOZ project different from other NFT projects is that it pursues IPX's vision of IP 3.0, a decentralized approach to character IP where anyone can create, own, and build values for their unique character IP. IPX will allow its NFT holders to bring OOZ characters into their individual IP business areas and platforms to truly own the characters and generate profits. IPX will also drive the popularity of IPs through the IP business and branding activities, increasing the values of IPs that will ultimately benefit individual IP holders.
Prior to minting, IPX has set up the official Twitter and Discord Community accounts for OOZ users to enjoy benefits and gain firsthand information around the characters. To prove the authenticity of the OOZ as the official NFT project of IPX and connect with early adopters, IPX allows users to enjoy tweeted Discord invite links for global participation in advance to the OOZ launch in the NFT market.
For the OOZ project, IPX will not only be launching the characters but also bring opportunities to expand the OOZ universe and allow users to expand their own IP business. IP holders will be able to create individual middle names for their own NFT characters. IPX will also be releasing an OOZ character bible for character stories and allow holders to further expand the storyline by becoming storytellers and magnificent creators themselves.
"Pursuing the vision of IP 3.0, the OOZ project will open up the closed boundary for how IP can be used and allow NFT holders to generate benefits and shape the current boundaryless digital IP business ecosystem," said IPX official. "Through the OOZ project, IPX will increase the value of IPs and expand NFT business alongside holders, and further lead the digital IT entertainment business."
For more information, please check the OOZ Official Homepage (www.ooz.io), OOZ Official Twitter Account (twitter.com/ooz_official) and Discord Community accounts (discord.gg/ooz).
About IPX (FKA. LINE FRIENDS)
IPX is a new corporate name of LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand that originally started from Original Characters including BROWN, CONY, SALLY created for use as stickers for the leading mobile messenger app LINE and its 200 million active users worldwide. Upon rapidly transforming its offline business to digital, the total Intellectual Property (IP) transaction reached USD 883 million in 2021, and IPX announced itself as a "digital IP platform" company to enter the digital IP based metaverse and NFT business.
IPX officially began its digital IP entertainment business by unveiling "FRENZ", a new IP generator platform where users can create their own character IPs and further use them expanding into metaverse and NFT services. Through strategic partnerships and investments with blockchain gaming, NFT, and metaverse companies, IPX will continue to expand its own technology and expertise. Moving forward, IPX will collaborate with global artists from the fashion and entertainment business in developing new influential virtual IPs, as well as discovering promising IP holders and fostering them to expand their scope in digital IP business areas such as NFT, leading the digital IP centered metaverse generation.
IPX has created popular IPs – "BT21" (BTS), "WDZY" (ITZY), "TRUZ" (TREASURE). – and expanded its IP-based business by partnering with global media and game companies including Netflix (original animated series), SUPERCELL (Brawl Stars) and NEXON (KartRider), further diversifying and strengthening its competitiveness in digital contents. Recently, IPX opened its first ever virtual store on the global metaverse service, "Play Together" and expanded the boundaries of its popular IPs to virtual character influencers to win the hearts of Millennials and Generation Z worldwide. IPX currently operates in 15 markets worldwide including Seoul, New York, LA, Tokyo, and Shanghai, and also operates in 15 online sales platforms.
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(WHNT) — Will the mail run on Juneteenth? The short answer is no.
U.S. Post offices will be closed and mail will not run on Monday, June 20, when Juneteenth will be observed this year. The holiday, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, actually falls on Sunday.
Regular mail services will restart on Tuesday.
“Although there will be no regular mail delivery on this date, carriers will deliver Priority Mail Express items on the observed Juneteenth holiday,” the USPS says.
UPS, meanwhile, indicated on its website that it will be closed on Sunday but will resume normal operations on Monday.
What else is closed Monday?
In observance of the holiday, most banks will be closed, as will the U.S. stock market and the bond market. All federal government buildings and government offices will also be closed.
Public schools, many of which are already out for the summer, will not be in session on Monday, while it is up to the discretion of private high schools and universities whether they close for the holiday.
Most restaurants and stores, however, will be open.
History behind Juneteenth
President Joe Biden signed a law last year designating Juneteenth as the 12th federal holiday in the United States.
Juneteenth, recognized annually on June 19, commemorates the date that Union soldiers brought news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, two months after the Confederacy had surrendered in the Civil War and about 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in Southern states.
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WILMINGTON, Del., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced it has committed to setting science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a partnership between CDP, the UN Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). As part of its commitment, DuPont plans to work closely with SBTi to determine GHG emissions reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions aligned with the Paris agreement which sets the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In addition, DuPont will also work with SBTi to develop its Scope 3 GHG emissions target.
SBTi defines and promotes best practice in setting science-based emission reductions targets and brings together a team of experts to provide independent assessment and validation of targets.
"At DuPont, our deep understanding of science and technology, along with our close collaboration with customers, enables us to help create sustainable solutions that have the potential to create positive change in the world," said DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Alexa Dembek. "Setting and achieving goals aligned with SBTi is a critical step to reducing our climate impact and builds on our long-term commitment to protect the planet by reducing the carbon footprint in our operations and value chains in partnership with customers and suppliers."
In 2019, DuPont announced its Acting on Climate goal as part of its sustainability strategy. The company has been making progress against its goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% compared to the 2019 baseline and source 60% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and credits by 2030, and to deliver carbon neutral operations by 2050. As reported in DuPont's 2022 Sustainability Report, the company has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 16% since 2019.
DuPont is a member of RE100, a global environmental initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which brings together companies committed to shifting the source of electricity used globally in their operations to renewable energy. In 2021, the company also signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. The VPPA project is scheduled to commence operations in 2023 and is expected to deliver approximately 528,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind-generated renewable electricity annually to the local grid. This is equivalent to approximately 25% of the company's total electricity needs today.
For more information about DuPont's sustainability initiatives, visit dupont.com/sustainability.
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Real Estate Development Heats Up for #1 Entertainment Brand
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, celebrated its largest lease signing month in the past two years with eight leases signed for new parks during the month of August. This year, the brand has already signed 33 new leases across the country with an additional pipeline of 35 new locations in various stages of lease negotiations to expand Urban Air's footprint into more communities.
New park locations signed in August alone include Alpharetta, GA; Normal and Burbank, IL; Covington, LA; Largo, MD; Lawrenceville, NJ; Gainesville, VA and Vancouver, WA. In addition to the new leases, two sites have also been acquired for ground-up development. Most of the sites are buildings that will be converted into Urban Air parks, totaling more than 1.2 million square feet of new leased space across the U.S. and adding to Urban Air's cumulative footprint of more than 12 million square feet of commercial real estate.
"We are seeing tremendous real estate opportunities for our franchisees with the market right now and we are excited about the momentum for the brand as it enters new cities," said Unleashed Brands Chief Growth Officer Josh Wall.
Unleashed Brands has substantial development resources and an in-house team to assist franchisees with site selection, lease agreements and construction. The team looks for buildings that are 40,000 – 50,000 square feet with 18-foot clear heights, which is ideal for Urban Air build outs.
Urban Air is the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world with over 20 different attractions such as intense ropes courses, Urban Air's Sky Rider, Battle Beams, laser tag, dodgeball courts, electric Go-Karting, obstacle courses and more. Every park also offers an easy-to-execute, state-of-the-art, fast-casual café.
This year, Urban Air ranked as the No. 1 entertainment franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 list, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
To learn more about Urban Air and its franchising opportunities, visit https://urbanairfranchise.com/.
About Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages. The award-winning national franchise brand is the largest adventure park operator in the world with more than 159 locations open and 130+ in development. Urban Air, founded in 2011, was in search of a higher purpose to help kids have fun while achieving activity goals that enhance their social and physical skills. For more information visit www.UrbanAir.com.
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrandsplatform.com.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Enthusiast demand drives the rebirth of Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat after initial run as a single-year model
- 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat revealed during first day of three-day Dodge Speed Week event, which will also include announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively
- Three-row muscle SUV 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat delivers 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque and joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models
- Durango SRT Hellcat clocks 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph
- Durango SRT Hellcat expands Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392
- 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat opens for orders in September 2022
- For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is back for 2023 model year and ready to reclaim its rightful mantle as the most powerful SUV on the planet.
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat loses nothing in its rebirth, once again fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. The Durango SRT Hellcat, first introduced as a one-year-only model for 2021, storms back to life thanks to enthusiast demand and remains the perfect choice for SUV muscle enthusiasts with families.
"The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has generated a crazy amount of enthusiasm and demand since it was introduced in 2020 — we even extended its initial production run — so it seemed appropriate to bring back the most powerful SUV ever as part of our historic 2023 model-year Dodge lineup," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "Muscle enthusiasts also have families, and the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat can get those families where they want to go and has the ability to tow 8,700 pounds."
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was revealed at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event, featuring announcements on current Dodge products. Dodge Speed Week will include additional announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively.
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has numbers to back up its performance claims: the Hellcat can move from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, click off a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph.
Dodge Durango once again joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models. The Durango SRT Hellcat also expands the Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392.
Orders for the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will open in September 2022, with the Hellcat scheduled to arrive in dealerships in early 2023.
Heart of a Hellcat — Revived
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat remains Dodge to its core, starting under the hood where the heart of a Hellcat continues to beat. SRT engineers developed and tested the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 Hellcat engine to optimize it for the Durango. As with the previous Durango SRT Hellcat, key engine performance features and components include:
- Dedicated cooling circuit for the charge air coolers integrated in the supercharger housing, including a pump, coolant reservoir and heat exchanger, designed to keep air flowing into the engine cooler than 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Twin-screw rotors in the supercharger set close to minimize air leakage and ensure maximum performance
- Integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure to a maximum of 11.6 psi (80 kPa); the 2.38-liter supercharger uses a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and has a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm
- Cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders for optimal cooling
- Forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces
- Specially tuned crankshaft damper, burst tested to 13,000 rpm
- High-strength, forged-alloy pistons
- Powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like, carbon-coated piston pins
- Piston-cooling oil jets
- Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads
- Sodium-cooled exhaust valves, hollow-stem intake valves and steel-alloy heads that stand up to temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius)
- Cold-air scoop in lower front fascia helps feed the supercharger and the Hellcat engine's 92-mm throttle body
- Exhaust system tuned to deliver a throaty Dodge DNA sound
- TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting and has seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet.
The Durango SRT Hellcat inherits distinct Dodge DNA, with bold styling including a front fascia featuring a chin splitter, engine oil cooler duct, air guide and snorkel for cold air induction. The rear spoiler provides aerodynamic balance and a significant measure of rear downforce of 140 lbs. @ 180 mph.
Durango's forward-leaning profile includes LED low/high headlamps, LED daytime running lamp (DRL) signatures and a sculpted hood and grille. The front end creates a wide cross-car read. SRT Hellcat fender badges stamp the Durango as a Hellcat.
Inside, the driver-oriented cockpit is refined, upscale and high-tech throughout, featuring an available 10.1-inch touchscreen angled 7 degrees toward the driver. Unique to the SRT Hellcat are red-accented gauges and standard heated and ventilated Nappa leather with suede front seats with an embroidered SRT logo.
Additional Durango SRT Hellcat model highlights include:
- Standard electric power steering (EPS) with selectable steering tuning for increased grip
- EPS and SRT drive modes accessible via the 10.1-inch Uconnect infotainment screen, allowing drivers to choose their behind-the-wheel experience by controlling inputs such as shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction, all-wheel drive (AWD) and suspension
- Unique Uconnect features for Durango SRT models include:
- SRT Drive modes with settings for Street (Auto), Sport and Track, and a Custom setting so drivers can choose individual preferences
- Launch Control feature is easily accessed from a toggle switch in the cockpit, managing tire slip while launching the vehicle to allow the driver to achieve consistent straight-line acceleration
- Launch Assist uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and in milliseconds adjusts engine torque to regain full grip
- Excellent braking performance thanks to massive Brembo high-performance six-piston, two-piece (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors at all four corners measuring 15.75 inches (front) and 13.8 inches (rear)
- Durango-specific tuning, weight distribution, wheelbase and reduced understeer equals more grip and improved cornering
Customize the Cat
Enthusiasts will have more options to personalize the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with available Plus and Premium packages that deliver even more content. The Plus package for the Durango SRT Hellcat includes high-performance Laguna leather seats, trailer tow group, a power sunroof and adaptive and advanced safety features.
The Premium package adds to the Plus features with red seatbelts, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, carbon fiber interior accents and a Harman Kardon 19-speaker sound system.
The Durango SRT Hellcat revealed at M1 Concourse showcases the available Blacktop package, which includes Gloss Black badging, Gloss Black mirror caps and 20-inch Black Noise wheels.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America's fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so two years in a row.
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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Allstate, Progressive cut ties with insurance agency that posted insensitive Juneteenth sign
MILLINOCKET, Maine (Gray News) - A Maine insurance agency has lost partners because of a Juneteenth sign.
Progressive and Allstate have terminated their relationships with the Harry E. Reed insurance agency in Millinocket after the company posted a sign on its window.
“Juneteenth. It’s whatever...We’re closed...Enjoy your fried chicken & collard greens,” the sign stated in photos obtained by WABI.
WABI also reports employee Melanie Hansen-Higgins identified herself as the person behind the sign in an apology posted to Facebook. She stated she was reprimanded by her employer.
“I would like to publicly apologize for any misunderstanding and hurt that has arisen out of my usual, snarky office closure signs and content,” she said.
The employee stated she has posted other signs for holiday closures in attempts at humor.
The town, which is located about three hours north of Portland, released a statement calling the sign “deeply saddening, disgraceful and unacceptable.”
Allstate and Progressive stated the sign violated their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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With a long and multifaceted career in dance, Elizabeth Van Vleck joins Bruce Wood Dance to deepen its community impact, ensure its longevity, and expand its reach on the national stage.
DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Wood Dance, Dallas' premier contemporary dance company, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Van Vleck as associate executive director. Van Vleck brings to the company a lifetime of experience in dance as a performer, teaching artist, choreographer, répétiteur, administrator, and fundraiser. She has worked with some of the world's most prestigious dance companies and institutions, including Shapiro & Smith Dance, New York City Ballet, National Dance Institute, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, CalArts, Diavolo, BODYTRAFFIC, and Dallas' own TITAS DANCE/UNBOUND.
In her role as associate executive director, Van Vleck will oversee the company's national touring program, strengthen connections and partnerships across the country, and expand community impact initiatives including masterclasses, workshops, and educational engagement programs.
"Elizabeth's passion for dance, vast experience, and strong reputation in the dance world makes her the perfect person to help take Bruce Wood Dance to the next level and inspire new audiences around the globe," said Gayle Halperin, executive director of Bruce Wood Dance. "We are thrilled to have her on board as we enter this exciting next chapter for the company. I know her experience across all aspects of dance will be invaluable as we continue to build on our successes, ensure the company's longevity, and impact generations to come."
Led by artistic director Joy Bollinger, one of D Magazine's 78 Women Who Make Dallas Great, Bruce Wood Dance continues to build an emotionally powerful and visually stunning repertory that is reminding audiences in Dallas and beyond of the power of dance to entertain, enrich, and heal. Coming out of the pandemic, the company is renewing its mission to create unique and powerful programming focused on the human and societal issues that affect our world. Van Vleck will help expand this mission.
The Bruce Wood Dance 2022-2023 Season features the following productions:
- Homecoming—Bruce Wood Dance returns to Fort Worth, Texas on September 17, 2022 for one night only at the W. E. Scott Theatre. The performance features two nationally- acclaimed works by Bruce Wood—RED and Lovett!. Tickets are on sale at BruceWoodDance_Homecoming.Eventbrite.com.
- Awake—November 18+19, 2022 the company premieres Dvořák Serenade by Lar Lubovitch at Moody Performance Hall. Lubovitch has been named "one of the ten best choreographers in the world" by The New York Times.
- Dallas Spring Arts Festival, co-produced by Bruce Wood Dance and The Dallas Conservatory, kicks off Dallas Arts Month on April 8, 2023. This free, family-friendly festival at Klyde Warren Park features a diverse range of music and dance for all to enjoy.
- A Spring Concerto, featuring repertoire from Lar Lubovitch, takes place April 29, 2023 at Moody Performance Hall.
- Grace—three performances at Moody Performance Hall June 9-11, 2023 feature two world premieres: one by award-winning artist Ben Needham-Wood and one by Bruce Wood Dance artistic director Joy Bollinger.
For more information about Bruce Wood Dance, visit brucewooddance.org.
Bruce Wood Dance is a leading contemporary dance company in the U.S. with a mission to harness the power of dance to entertain, enrich, and heal. The company has been called a "shining star" by Arts and Culture Texas and is consistently recognized as the Best Dance Company by D Magazine and the Best of Dallas Voice. Bruce Wood Dance was founded in 2010 by nationally acclaimed artistic director and choreographer Bruce Wood®, who tragically passed away in 2014. The company has performed across Texas, at the Joyce Theater for the 2020 American Dance Platform in New York City, and at Jacob's Pillow's Inside/Out Performance Series. Bruce Wood Dance has been on the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster since 2016.
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– Revenue increased 175% from Q2 2021 –
– GoodWheat™ pasta successfully launched in retail and online –
– $2M milestone achievement recognized for HB4® soybean approval in China –
DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.® (Nasdaq: RKDA), a producer and marketer of innovative, plant-based health and wellness products, today released its financial and business results for the second quarter and first half of 2022.
"We're thrilled with this record-breaking quarter, but we are just getting started," said Stan Jacot, president and CEO of Arcadia Biosciences, who was also recently named to Arcadia's board of directors. "We continue to simplify and wind-down non-core businesses to focus on core brands. With our successful national launch of GoodWheat™ pasta both in retail and online, and growth opportunities in Zola® and ProVault™, we anticipate a bright future."
Arcadia is also introducing Project Greenfield, a 3-year plan to unlock the company's potential and create a path to profitability. "Project Greenfield aligns the company's resources around solid, achievable goals to drive shareholder value, including GoodWheat's retail expansion, driving growth of our core brands and partnerships, as well as maintaining an agile organization to cultivate next generation wellness products that make every body feel good, inside and out," said Jacot.
More detailed financial statements are included in the Form 8-K filed today, available in the Investors section of the company's website under SEC Filings.
Revenues
In the second quarter of 2022, revenues were $3.9 million, compared to $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2021 – a $2.5 million increase driven primarily by sales of Zola coconut water and body care products. Revenues for the first half of 2022 were $7.1 million, compared to $2.2 million in the first half of 2021, driven by the same factors as well as GoodWheat grain sales, the majority of which were completed in the first quarter of 2022.
Arcadia achieved a $2 million milestone from Bioceres in the second quarter as a result of the HB4® soybean approval in China. Based on accounting guidance, $862,000 was recognized as license revenue and the remaining $1.1 million was recognized as a gain on the 2020 sale to Bioceres of Arcadia's interest in the Verdeca joint venture.
Operating Expenses
In the second quarter of 2022, operating expenses were $7.6 million compared to $9.1 million in the second quarter of 2021, and the first half of 2022 operating expenses were $15.5 million compared to $15.2 million in the first half of 2021.
Cost of product revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were $3.5 million, or $1.9 million higher than the second quarter of 2021, primarily driven by costs associated with sales of Zola, body care and GoodWheat, in addition to inventory write-downs of $1.0 million, while the second quarter of 2021 included inventory write-downs of $720,000. Cost of product revenues for the first half of 2022 were $6.9 million, or $4.5 million higher than in the first half of 2021, primarily driven by costs related to sales of the wellness product lines as well as GoodWheat, in addition to inventory write-downs of $1.4 million, while the second half of 2021 included inventory write-downs of $880,000.
Research and development (R&D) spending decreased by $772,000 and $1.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2021, as a result of the company's focus on commercialization, which has led to lower employee-related expenses, and research-related activity costs.
General and administrative (SG&A) costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 were $1.7 million and $1.4 million lower than in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, primarily driven by lower employee expenses, lease expense and consulting fees, as well as the absence of acquisition fees in 2022.
Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders
Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2022 was $3.8 million, or $0.17 per share, a $1.5 million decrease from the $5.3 million, or $0.24 per share, net loss for the second quarter of 2021.
Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the first half of 2022 was $8.3 million, or $0.37 per share, a $5.1 million increase from the $3.2 million, or $0.15 per share, net loss for the second half of 2021. The remeasurement and sale of Bioceres stock in the first and second quarters of 2021 impacted net loss attributable to common stockholders significantly with a gain of $2.8 million and $10.2 million in second quarter and first half of 2021, respectively. No such gain was recorded in 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast
The company has scheduled a conference call for 4:30 p.m. Eastern (1:30 p.m. Pacific) today, August 11, to discuss second quarter financial results and key strategic achievements.
Interested participants can join the conference call using the following numbers:
U.S. Toll-Free Dial-In: +1-866-374-5140
International Dial-In: +1-404-400-0571
Passcode: 40534492
A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the "Investors" section of Arcadia's website at www.arcadiabio.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay will be available on the company's investor website.
About Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.
Since 2002, Arcadia Biosciences (Nasdaq: RKDA) has been innovating crops to provide high-value, healthy ingredients to meet consumer demands for healthier choices. With its roots in agricultural innovation, Arcadia cultivates next-generation wellness products that make every body feel good, inside and out. The company's food, beverage and body care products include GoodWheat™, Zola® coconut water, ProVault™ topical pain relief and SoulSpring™ bath and body care. For more information, visit www.arcadiabio.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release and the accompanying conference call contain forward-looking statements about the company and its products, including statements relating to the company's growth, financial success and commercialization of products. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the company's and its partners' and affiliates' ability to develop and sell commercial products incorporating its traits; consumer acceptance of the company's products; the company's compliance with laws and regulations that impact the company's business, including the sale of products containing CBD, and changes to such laws and regulations; the growth of the global wheat market; the company's ability to make acquisitions and execute on divestitures in accordance with its business strategy and effectively manage integration and the growth from acquisitions; the potential impact of COVID-19 on its business; and the company's future capital requirements and ability to satisfy its capital needs. Further information regarding these and other factors that could affect the company's financial results is included in filings the company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the section entitled "Risk Factors" and additional information that will be set forth in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and other filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. undertakes no duty to update this information.
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A balanced perspective of civilian oversight and policing
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Anthony Finnell to its advisory committee. Mr. Finnell is the owner of A. W. Finnell & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in civilian oversight of law enforcement, police practices, and policy development. Mr. Finnell is also a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Civilian Oversight for Law Enforcement (NACOLE) and formerly served as Strategic Initiatives Lead for the Office of Inspector General for the City of Seattle. Mr. Finnell began his career with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), a law enforcement career that spanned over 20 years.
While at IMPD, Mr. Finnell successfully introduced and implemented a successful program to foster alliance between the community, businesses, schools, and the IMPD. After leaving IMPD, Anthony continued his passion of balancing the needs for effective policing with proper community engagement and police supervision, serving in civilian oversight roles in complex law enforcement environments, such as Chicago, Oakland, and Seattle.
Lassen Peak's advisory committee consists of nationally recognized experts to address critically important issues such as civil rights, law enforcement policy and procedure, and key community perspectives as it relates to the introduction of Lassen Peak's upcoming products. The committee will provide insight and guidance into the methods and application of Lassen Peak's ground-breaking concealed weapon detection technology throughout its development, currently targeted for introduction to law enforcement departments and agencies in 2023.
Mr. Finnell comments, "Policing can only be effective when it has trust from, and engagement with, the communities being served. I've enjoyed many experiences in my career that have allowed me to have a role in improving this important dynamic in several cities, and I look forward to providing input and advice to Lassen Peak as they work to build appropriate supervision and oversight capabilities into their product."
Lassen Peak Chairman of the Board and CEO, Hatch Graham, states "We're building a product that is equally beneficial for law enforcement officers as well as those community members that they serve. We understand the importance of proper supervision and oversight, and Anthony brings an authoritative perspective that will help enhance our understanding of the needs of the community."
Lassen Peak is a Seattle-area startup founded in 2019, which comprises a unique blend of industry technology leaders in ultra-highspeed wireless, imaging radar, geo-positioning and other technologies, public safety veterans in law enforcement, military, and high fan-volume entertainment industries, and civil rights and social justice leaders. The company is developing handheld technology that will allow highly accurate weapon detection to be conducted anywhere in the field, at a reasonably safe distance, and without physical contact – all while providing safeguards that protect civil rights and privacy, and while offering a path to a greater level of accountability than today's manual concealed weapons searches.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Democratic governors of California, Washington and Oregon on Friday vowed to protect reproductive rights and help women who travel to the West Coast seeking abortions following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The three states are building a “West Coast offense” to protect patients’ access to reproductive care, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a video statement announcing the plans along with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
The states issued a joint “ multi-state commitment,” saying they will work together to defend patients and medical professionals providing reproductive health care.
They also pledged to “protect against judicial and local law enforcement cooperation with out-of-state investigations, inquiries and arrests” regarding abortions performed in their states.
The liberal West Coast states anticipate an influx of people seeking abortions, especially as neighboring conservative states move to outlaw or greatly restrict the procedure.
“More than half the nation’s population now lacks safe access to a medical procedure that only a patient and their doctor can and should make for themselves,” Inslee said in a statement. “Washington state remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting the ability and right of every patient who comes to our state in need of abortion care.”
In California, Democrats who control state government have spent the past year preparing for a post-Roe world. It started in September, when Newsom declared California a “reproductive freedom state” and established a group of abortion rights’ activists to examine California’s abortion laws and figure out how to strengthen them.
The result was a package of 13 bills moving through the Legislature this year. Newsom will likely sign one of them into law Friday, a measure aimed at shielding abortion providers and volunteers from civil judgements imposed by out-of-state courts.
Oregon has codified the right to an abortion. State law was updated in 2017 and allows for late-term abortion and requires private medical insurance and state Medicaid to cover the procedure. A $15 million fund established by state lawmakers this year covers costs for abortion providers and patients without insurance coverage or traveling from out of state.
The fund also seeks to expand abortion access in Oregon’s rural communities.
“No matter who you are or where you come from, Oregon doesn’t turn away anyone seeking health care,” Brown said.
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum echoed the governor’s comments. “Abortion is still legal here in Oregon,” she tweeted. “Our doors are open to every person who may need to walk through them.”
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson also said he will work to ensure his state “welcomes any individual who comes here to access the fundamental right to reproductive justice,” adding that he is “already working to protect medical professionals who are prosecuted in other states for providing essential health care services that are legal and protected in Washington.”
Ferguson says he has a team of 20 staffers working on the issue.
Washington and Oregon border Idaho, which following Friday’s ruling will ban abortions except in cases of reported rape or incest, or to protect the mother’s life.
Abortion has been legal in Washington state since a 1970 statewide ballot referendum. Another ballot measure approved by voters in 1991 affirmed a woman’s right to choose physician-performed abortion prior to fetal viability and further expanded and protected access to abortion in the state if Roe v. Wade was overturned.
In California, abortion was outlawed in 1850, except when the life of the mother was in danger. The law changed in 1967 to include abortions in the case of rape, incest or if a woman’s mental health were in danger.
In 1969, the California Supreme Court declared the state’s original abortion law to be unconstitutional but left the 1967 law in place. In 1972 – one year before the Roe v. Wade decision at the U.S. Supreme Court – California voters added a “right to privacy” to the state constitution. Since then, the state Supreme Court has interpreted that right to privacy as a right to access abortion.
Local governments in the states said they were also ready to help protect and provide abortion access. Washington state’s most populous county will devote $1 million in emergency funding to help women traveling to the Seattle area seeking abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
King County Executive Dow Constantine said Friday $500,000 will be allocated toward the Northwest Abortion Access Fund. Another $500,000 will go to Public Health – Seattle & King County, which Constantine said will help support the health care system.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, Pro-Choice Oregon, the ACLU of Oregon, and Forward Together Action called the Supreme Court decision “oppressive, dangerous and undemocratic” in a joint statement.
“While the right to an abortion is safeguarded in state statute, Oregonians will still be directly harmed by the end of Roe vs. Wade,” the groups said, citing a study by the pro-abortion rights Guttmacher Institute estimating Oregon health centers could see a huge increase in patients coming from states where abortion will be banned or severely restricted.
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Beam reported from Sacramento, California.
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), the authority on boardroom practices representing more than 23,000 corporate board members, today announced a call for nominations for the NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards, recognizing boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forward-thinking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) practices.
The NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards will be given to five organizations, one in each of the five award categories: (1) Public Company—Large Cap, (2) Public Company—Mid Cap, (3) Public Company—Small Cap, (4) Privately owned company, and (5) nonprofit organization.
This awards program is part of NACD's ongoing commitment to highlighting breakthrough board practices that promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion, ultimately fostering long-term value creation.
"For more than 40 years, NACD has been committed to the diversification of the boardroom and the creation of an equitable and inclusive board culture," said Peter R. Gleason, CEO of NACD. "These awards seek not only to continue our efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, but also to spotlight boards that are committed to creating better outcomes for their companies."
Nominations will be evaluated by an independent, external selection committee of leading corporate directors who have diverse skills, experiences, and insights. Nominated boards will be assessed based on how the board's composition, culture, and practices align with the company's DE&I objectives; how the DE&I approaches impact the organization and external stakeholders; and how the company's DE&I initiatives have driven innovation.
To nominate a board, visit the NACD DE&I Awards platform.
Nominations can be made by anyone with knowledge of the board: board members, company executives, shareholders, advisors to the board, or other colleagues. NACD membership is not required to nominate a board or to be nominated for recognition. The deadline for submission is August 14, 2022.
Winners will be announced at the NACD DE&I Awards Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Please note: governmental organizations and non-US entities are not eligible for nomination.
For questions, please contact dei@nacdonline.org.
For more information on NACD's commitment to the advancement of DE&I at the board level, and for further insights, trends, and perspectives on this issue, please visit the NACD Diversity & Inclusion Resource Center and the NACD Center for Inclusive Governance™.
For more than 40 years, NACD has been on the leading edge of corporate governance, setting standards of excellence that have elevated board performance. NACD arms today's directors with insights and education that drive their mission forward, while preparing a new generation of boardroom leaders to meet tomorrow's biggest challenges. NACD is a community of more than 23,000 directors driven by a common purpose: to be trusted catalysts of economic opportunity and positive change—in businesses and in the communities they serve. To learn more about NACD, visit nacdonline.org.
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CHICAGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) has announced the promotion of Alex Kline, PE, to Indianapolis Office Operations Leader. In this role, Mr. Kline will oversee IEI's project and program management for our clients. He will also be responsible for leading all members of the Indianapolis team and spearheading business development efforts throughout the geographic market.
Alex originally joined IEI's Chicago office in June 2012 as a Design Engineer. After transferring to our Indianapolis office, Alex progressed in his career with a promotion to Project Engineer and then to Project Manager. Throughout his tenure with IEI, Alex has excelled at meeting client expectations and has played an integral role in creating a positive workplace culture in the Indy office.
"Alex is a key contributor to the success and growth that our Indianapolis office has experienced in recent years. He brings a wealth of experience to this role, having delivered several high-profile projects in his time at IEI. We are excited to have him lead the Indy office in its next phase," states IEI President, Kashif Khan.
A talented civil engineer, Mr. Kline received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana. His strong focus and commitment to distinguishing IEI through its people, performance and community activity will further enhance IEI's presence throughout the Indianapolis area.
About Infrastructure Engineering Inc.:
Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm that focuses on the delivery of design engineering, program management, and construction engineering and inspection services. IEI cultivates various types of engineering projects from conception and planning through implementation. The firm's goal is to create sustainable infrastructure necessary to build and connect communities, improve quality of life, and encourage economic development. IEI is a DBE/MBE certified firm. Visit IEI's website at www.infrastructure-eng.com for more information.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — A contemporary restaurant in Southlake is serving up “the feeling of home” through shared dishes.
If you’re looking to get your food fix with a new restaurant that recently opened in Southlake, try out Jellico’s.
They specialize in shared dishes or tapas. Tapas are snacks or appetizers in Spanish food culture. The word tapas comes from the Spanish verb tapar, which means to cover up.
Officials with Jelloc say they served ‘reimagined American classics with a focus on shared dishes.’ They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and even brunch. So they are a perfect choice for any time of the day.
To learn more about this eatery, go to jellicos.com. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/inside-dfw/looking-for-some-tapas-in-north-texas-try-jellicos-in-southlake/ | 2022-05-04T19:00:00Z |
NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) between August 12, 2021 and March 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 16, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4162 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 16, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Celsius had improperly recorded expenses for non-cash share-based compensation for second and third quarters of 2021; (2) as a result, Celsius's financial statements for those periods would be restated, including to report a net loss for the third quarter of 2021; (3) there was a material weakness in Celsius's internal controls over financial reporting; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Celsius's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4162 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We thought there should be a way for female officers to use the restroom without having to remove their pants and utility belts," said one of two inventors, from Rancho Cucamongo, Calif., "so we invented the K- GAR TACTICAL PANT. Our design could provide added convenience and safety for wearers."
The invention provides an improved design for uniform pants. In doing so, it eliminates the need to lower the pants to relieve themselves. As a result, it saves time and effort and it eliminates the need to remove a utility belt, radio, etc. The invention features a practical design that is easy to wear and use so it is ideal for law enforcement officers, members of the military, first responders, fire fighters, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Riverside sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RSJ-121, 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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2022 ESG report highlights progress delivering low-carbon economy
ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today released its 15th annual Environmental, Social, and Governance report. The 2022 report highlights the company's progress reducing its environmental impact, creating a culture of inclusion, investing in its people, strengthening governance practices, and helping customers achieve their sustainability goals.
"Norfolk Southern is a customer-centric, operations-driven company, which means helping our customers achieve their supply-chain emissions goals and reducing our own carbon footprint," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw. "Our report highlights initiatives and technologies that are delivering the low-carbon economy, serving customers, and adding value for all our stakeholders."
In its 2022 report, Norfolk Southern highlights the importance of partnerships in its sustainability strategy – with customers, industry partners, and other stakeholders. Accomplishments this past year included:
- Creating an industry-leading carbon calculator for shippers, empowering companies to make better transportation decisions and reduce carbon emissions from their own supply chains.
- Hosting an inaugural Sustainability Summit in partnership with Sustain SC, welcoming state leaders and more than 30 companies to Brosnan Forest, Norfolk Southern's 14,400-acre ecological preserve in South Carolina.
- Hosting a Chief Mechanical Officers meeting with leaders from every North American Class I railroad to share ideas, insights, and best practices to further improve rail industry efficiencies.
"Norfolk Southern is making strides to advance sustainability for both our customers and our planet, and we know it will take a collaborative effort to reach the environmental goals required to protect our planet for future generations," said Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin. "The more companies work together across their supply chain, the quicker we can achieve measurable progress."
Other milestones highlighted in the report include:
- Delivering the low-carbon economy, making a 5% improvement toward its science-based target of 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2034 (since a 2019 base year).
- Applying new technologies, improving locomotive fuel efficiency by 7% from 2019 and enabling Norfolk Southern to move one ton of freight over 460 miles on a single gallon of fuel.
- Strengthening governance practices, appointing an independent Chair to its Board of Directors.
- Investing in its people, creating a $1.2 million scholarship fund to support children of Norfolk Southern railroaders annually.
- Cultivating biodiversity, permanently protecting 1,105 acres of ecologically significant land in South Carolina – adding to nearly 14,000 acres already under protection – while restoring over six miles of streams and 500 acres of wetlands.
- Developing a corporate DEI strategic plan, establishing a team dedicated to operationalizing inclusion, and using nationwide benchmarking to further a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
- Preserving its history, donating complete historical archives from its predecessor companies and $1.25 million to museums in Virginia and Georgia, while creating paid internship opportunities at both museums for underrepresented communities over the next five years.
- Minimizing waste in its supply chain, reclaiming over 1.6 million gallons of used oil and recycling 100% of both used crossties and rail.
- Advancing energy efficiency, increasing its total renewable energy usage in deregulated markets to approximately 26%, or 12% across its entire network.
To access the full 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance report, visit norfolksouthern.com.
About Norfolk Southern
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Very Good Food Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VGFC) (TSXV: VERY.V) (FSE: OSI) ("VERY GOOD" or the "Company"), a leading plant-based food technology company, today announced that it is postponing its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM"), which was to be held on October 11, 2022.
The Company's Board of Directors decided to postpone the AGM until the Company has appointed a successor auditor. Following the resignation of KPMG LLP ("KPMG") as the Company's auditor effective August 16, 2022, the Company's Audit Committee has been engaged in discussions with potential successor audit firms and the Company expects to engage a new audit firm shortly. KPMG has confirmed there have been no "reportable events", as such term is defined in National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations.
The Company will provide an update regarding the appointment of a successor auditor and the new date for the AGM in a further news release.
The VERY GOOD Food Company Inc. is an emerging plant-based food technology company that produces nutritious and delicious plant-based meat and cheese products under VERY GOOD's core brands: The VERY GOOD Butchers and The VERY GOOD Cheese Co. www.verygoodfood.com.
OUR MISSION IS LOFTY BUT BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE: GET MILLIONS TO RETHINK THEIR FOOD CHOICES WHILE HELPING THEM DO THE WORLD A WORLD OF GOOD. BY OFFERING PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS SO DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS, WE'RE HELPING THIS KIND OF DIET BECOME THE NORM.
Parimal Rana
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 855 472-9841
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (collectively referred to as "forward-looking information"), for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information may be identified by words such as "plans", "proposed", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "may", "will", and similar expressions. Forward-looking information contained or referred to in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the postponement of the AGM and the Company's expected engagement of a successor auditor. Forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such information, but which may prove to be incorrect including, but not limited to, material assumptions with respect to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to manage recent personnel changes. The Company's ability to execute on its strategy may also depend on the Company's ability to accurately forecast customer demand for its products and manage its current and future inventory levels, continued demand for VERY GOOD's products, continued growth of the popularity of meat alternatives and the plant-based food industry, no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions, the successful placement of VERY GOOD's products in retail stores and distribution in the food service channel, the Company's ability to remain listed on the Nasdaq, VERY GOOD's ability to successfully enter new markets, VERY GOOD's ability to obtain necessary production equipment and human resources as needed, VERY GOOD's relationship with its suppliers, distributors and third-party logistics providers, and management's ability to position VERY GOOD competitively. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information because VERY GOOD can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of VERY GOOD to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking information include, among others, the impact of, uncertainties and risks associated with negative cash flow and future financing requirements to sustain and grow operations, limited history of operations and revenues and no history of earnings or dividends, competition, risks relating to the availability of raw materials, risks relating to regulation on social media, expansion of facilities, risks related to credit facilities, dependence on senior management and key personnel, availability of labor, general business risk and liability, regulation of the food industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, risks related to third party logistics providers, unfavorable publicity or consumer perception, increased costs as a result of being a United States public company, product liability and product recalls, risks related to intellectual property, risks relating to co-manufacturing, risks related to expansion into the United States; risks related to our acquisition strategy, taxation risks, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation as well as the risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by VERY GOOD, please refer to VERY GOOD's most recent Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com and as an exhibit to the Form 20-F filed with the SEC on May 26, 2022 and available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information in this news release reflects the current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available. Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date of this news release. VERY GOOD undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
None of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, TSX Venture Exchange, the SEC or any other securities regulator has either approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.
None of the Nasdaq, the TSX Venture Exchange or its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange), the SEC or any other securities regulator accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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For Russian diplomats, disinformation is part of the job
By DAVID KLEPPER
Associated Press
Governments and social media companies have moved to restrict the ability of Russia’s state media to spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. That has prompted the Kremlin’s diplomats to step up to do the dirty work. Russian embassies around the world control hundreds of accounts on platforms including Facebook and Twitter. Those two companies have added labels to their posts and tried to limit their reach. But research shows these diplomatic accounts are still disseminating pro-Russian propaganda and conspiracy theories, including ones suggesting Russia has been framed for recent attacks that killed civilians. The Russian Embassy in the U.S. hasn’t returned a message seeking comment. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/for-russian-diplomats-disinformation-is-part-of-the-job/ | 2022-04-19T16:15:11Z |
(KTLA) – California’s Air Resources Board is expected to vote Thursday to approve a plan that will ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035.
The proposal, “Advanced Clean Cars II,” aims to have 35% of new vehicles sold in 2026 be zero-emission, with increasing percentages each year. A full ban on new sales of gas-powered vehicles in California would be enacted in 2035.
“This is going to do a lot to clean up the air in California and to fight the crisis that we have of air pollution and climate change,” Bill Magavern with Coalition for Clean Air told KTLA’s sister station, Sacramento’s KTXL, Wednesday.
The regulation will help California meet clean air standards by cutting emissions, resulting in a 25% reduction in smog-forming emissions from passenger vehicles by 2037.
The new regulation only applies to new car sales and does not impact existing gas-powered cars and light trucks, which will still be legal to own and drive beyond 2035.
The proposal also calls for requirements for warranties, durability, streamlined fast-charging, capable charging cords, repair information, and battery range.
“A lot of people have range anxiety. They’re always worried they’re going to run out of charge, but there are so many chargers around the country. And you hit a button in your car and it tells you where the next charging station is and it’ll take you right there,” said Eileen Yurek, an electric vehicle owner.
The Advanced Clean Cars 2 regulation also offers incentives to manufacturers to build low-cost electric vehicles to make them more affordable.
“It’s easy for people that have enough wealth, but we need for this revolution to make its way to everybody and to give clean mobility for all Californians,” Magavern said.
California already has the nation’s largest electric vehicle market in the country with over 1.1 million vehicles registered. That comprises 43% of the nation’s plug-in vehicles.
“They’ll love them. It’s like sitting in your armchair at home; it really is. They’ll really love their cars,” Yurek said.
If Advanced Clean Cars 2 is approved, it will then go to the federal Environmental Protection Agency for its approval.
California climate officials say the state’s new policy will be the world’s most ambitious because it sets clear benchmarks for ramping up electric vehicle sales over the next dozen years.
The European Parliament in June backed a plan to effectively prohibit the sale of gas and diesel cars in the 27-nation bloc by 2035, and Canada has mandated the sale of zero-emission cars by the same year. The Chinese province of Hainan said this week it would do the same by 2030.
In the U.S., Massachusetts, Washington and New York are among states that have set goals to transform their car markets or have already committed to following California’s new rules.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/california-poised-to-ban-new-gas-vehicle-sales-by-2035/ | 2022-08-25T16:43:00Z |
SE Ratner to close near SE 77th for ditch construction
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - SE Ratner Rd. is expected to close near SE 77th St. for ditch construction.
At 8 a.m. on July 13, Shawnee Co. says the Public Works Department will close SE Ratner Rd. near SE 77th St. for ditch construction.
More specifically, the County said the north closure will be located just south of the entrance to 7534 SE Ratner Rd. and the south closure will be located just north of the entrance to 7649 SE Ratner Rd.
According to the County, the closure will allow staff to replace a concrete structure with a metal pipe and clean and shape the ditches to improve the flow of stormwater.
The County has asked drivers to follow all warning signs and to expect delays, as well as to be alert, around equipment and workers in and around the work zone.
The project is anticipated to end by 3 p.m. on Aug. 12. No signed detours will be provided.
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WAYNE, N.J., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leader in the family entertainment business, all Chuck E. Cheese team members at every level are charged with upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, entertainment and service as part of our brand promise to ensure that "Every Guest Leaves Happy."
Before our Cast Members engage with a single Guest, we outline our brand promise and policies and begin an ongoing training cycle to ensure they meet and exceed those standards every day. Guest feedback is an important mechanism to inform us when, how and why we fall short of our standards of excellence.
We take every Guest experience seriously and, considering the recent event in Wayne, NJ, are taking steps to review our training and protocols and implement any necessary adjustments to ensure positive experiences for all our Guests, starting in Wayne, NJ and continuing at the rest of our locations throughout the United States.
Our President and Chief Executive Officer, David McKillips, along with members of the senior leadership team, will be visiting the Wayne location on the latest stop of his "Listening and Learning Tour" that he began shortly after joining CEC in early 2020. The discussion agenda will cover current performance, the recent incident and the company's plans for improving the Guest experience. Additionally, Kanarys, our Dallas based DE&I partner since 2021, will facilitate employee engagement sessions the week of August 8thand will work with the company to enhance its culture and sensitivity training for all employees, which will be implemented first in Wayne, New Jersey and surrounding locations and will then be applied across all of our US locations.
We are grateful for the opportunity to improve our experience in every aspect of our business and welcome guests to continue to provide feedback to better inform our processes. As always, our mission is to provide a fun and safe place where families can make life-long memories and to ensure that Every Guest Leaves Happy, each and every day.
About CEC Entertainment, LLC
CEC Entertainment, LLC is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings. As the place where a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check®. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million to schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment that amplifies classic pizza and wings and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. The Company and its franchisees operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 47 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, pasquallyspizza.com, and peterpiperpizza.com.
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Company announces inclusion of Texas terminal with more under review as it strengthens the Platts Brent Complex into the future
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights today announced that Platts will include the NuStar Corpus Christi, Texas North Beach terminal as a loading terminal for WTI Midland crude oil into its Dated Brent and Cash BFOE* Market-on-Close price assessment processes for June 2023 deliveries. The decision marks a major milestone for the inclusion of US WTI Midland in the Brent complex, the first time a crude grade from outside of the North Sea will be reflected in the complex and the Dated Brent benchmark.
The company also said it is currently reviewing six more oil terminals as it prepares for the inclusion of US WTI Midland into the Brent complex first announced on June 8, with decisions expected in the coming months.
"Our inclusion of the NuStar Corpus Christi, Texas North Beach terminal is an important step in evolving the Brent complex and our world-renowned Dated Brent benchmark by bringing on the first U.S.-based terminal," said Joel Hanley, Global Director, Crude & Fuel Oil Markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights. "Meanwhile, progress continues as we are reviewing six more terminals and will be gathering feedback ahead of implementation in June of next year. Interest among U.S. terminals has been very strong, and we can expect more to be reviewed in the coming weeks."
The inclusion of the terminal follows an extensive period of feedback from the market. NuStar Logistics LP wholly owns the terminal, which handles crude oil and petroleum products, including distillates, gasoline, xylene and toluene. The terminal has four docks, including two that can fit up to a Suezmax size vessel and 3.7 million barrels of crude storage capacity, 1.4 million barrels of which is for WTI Midland.
The other six terminals currently under review by Platts include Energy Transfer Houston, Pin Oak Corpus Christi, Flint Hills Ingleside, Seabrook Logistics, Buckeye South Texas Gateway, and Plains Corpus Christi. Details of these reviews can be found in the Subscriber Note page of the S&P Global Commodity Insights website here.
Platts' decision to include WTI Midland into the Brent complex, and explanation of the review process by which loading terminals are included in the assessment process, can be found at this link. More information about the NuStar Corpus Christi, Texas North Beach terminal decision can be found in the subscriber note here: https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/our-methodology/subscriber-notes/090622-platts-to-include-nustar-corpus-christi-texas-north-beach-terminal-into-brent-complex-assessment-process-for-june-2023.
S&P Global Commodity Insights will hold an open online workshop for the US markets to discuss WTI Midland's inclusion on Sept. 15, including presentations and time for questions. Details and registration are at this link: S&P Global Commodity Insights North Sea Crude Technical Workshop.
*Brent, Forties, Oseberg and Ekofisk.
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About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodity markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators and we create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating commodity markets, our coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture, shipping and energy transition. Platts® products and services, including the most significant benchmark price assessments in the physical commodity markets, are offered through S&P Global Commodity Insights.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information visit https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights.
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NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Momentus Inc. ("Momentus" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: MNTS) f/k/a Stable Road Acquisition Corp. (SRAC).
The Company was formed in August 2021 through a business combination with Stable Road Acquisition Corp., a SPAC investment company, with Momentus as the surviving, publicly traded entity. On July 13, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced a civil complaint and cease and desist order against the Company, its predecessor, Stable Road Acquisition Corp., and others for making "misleading claims about Momentus's technology and about national security risks associated with [founder and former CEO Mikhail Kokorich]," detailing the defendants' scheme to defraud investors in connection with the merger. As a result, the Company reached a settlement with the SEC, agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $7.0 million.
Thereafter, the Company and certain of its executives were sued in a securities class action lawsuit, charging them with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. Recently, the court presiding over that case denied the Company's motion to dismiss in part, allowing the case to move forward.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Momentus' officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Momentus shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-mnts/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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(WSPA) — Bobby and Julie Gregory of Taylors, South Carolina, had no idea when they decided to add a puppy to their family that their beloved Pebbles would hold the record for the oldest dog alive almost two decades later, according to a press release from Guinness World Records.
The four-pound Toy Fox Terrier, who was born on March 28, 2000, is now 22 years old, proving to the world that anything is “paw-sible,” according to the press release, published last week.
The Gregorys knew Pebbles was older after hearing about TobyKeith, the world’s oldest living dog.
“Bobby was sitting on the couch and friends and family started texting and calling about a story they saw about a 21-year-old dog getting the record,” said Julie.
“When I saw TobyKeith’s story all over the news, I applied.”
On the other hand, Pebbles’ schedule resembles that of a party animal. She spends her days sleeping in till 5 o’clock in the afternoon and listening to country music, according to the press release.
“She loves listening to country music while she is sleeping. Her two favorite country singers are Conway Twitty and Dwight Yokum,” Julie continued.
Pebbles has something to eat and drink as soon as she wakes up from her canine slumber before staying up all night, according to the press release.
Pebbles was once a happily married dog, but she became a widow in 2017 after her 16-year-old “husband,” Rocky, a Toy Fox Terrier, died.
The two had 24 puppies together, according to the press release.
“Pebbles doesn’t have a favorite toy, but she loves to snuggle under blankets,” said Julie.
Pebbles enjoys warm weather and likes to sit on the stairs of her family’s pool and soak up the sun during the summer.
Remarkably, Pebbles still has quite an appetite and looks forward to enjoying her meals, according to the press release.
In 2012, her veterinarian placed her on a cat food diet, which is said to be much higher in meat-based protein than dog food, according to the press release.
So, what’s the key to helping a dog live a long and healthy life?
Julie recommends showering your pooch with love, attention, and plenty of food, according to the press release.
“Treat them like family because they are. Give them a happy positive environment as much as possible, good clean food and proper healthcare,” said Julie in the press release. | https://cw33.com/news/dog-in-taylors-sc-is-the-oldest-pup-alive-says-guinness-world-records/ | 2022-05-31T13:43:17Z |
- Represents First Ever Epigenomic Controller, a New Class of Programmable mRNA Therapeutics, to Receive IND Clearance
- Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial Expected to Launch in 2H'22 and Will Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Antitumor Activity of OTX-2002
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMGA) ("Omega"), today announced that it has received clearance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase 1/2, first-in-human, clinical study of OTX-2002 for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OTX-2002, an Omega Epigenomic Controller (OEC), is designed to downregulate c-Myc (MYC) expression pre-transcriptionally through epigenetic modulation while potentially overcoming MYC autoregulation.
"We are thrilled to obtain clearance to advance OTX-2002 into the clinic and are excited about the prospects of what this new class of medicines may mean for patients in need," said Mahesh Karande, President and Chief Executive Officer of Omega Therapeutics. "This is an important milestone for our company, representing our first program to receive FDA clearance to enter the clinic and the first ever clinical trial to evaluate an epigenomic controller. This new class of programmable mRNA therapeutics leverages our groundbreaking science and has broad potential applicability in many therapeutic areas."
OTX-2002 is a first-in-class Omega Epigenomic Controller™ in development for the treatment of HCC. OTX-2002 is an mRNA therapeutic delivered via lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and is designed to downregulate MYC expression pre-transcriptionally through epigenetic modulation while potentially overcoming MYC autoregulation. The MYC oncogene is associated with aggressive disease in up to ~70% of patients with HCC. An IND application for OTX-2002 has been cleared by the FDA.
Omega Therapeutics, founded by Flagship Pioneering, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the first systematic approach to use mRNA therapeutics as a new class of programmable epigenetic medicines. The company's OMEGA Epigenomic Programming™ platform harnesses the power of epigenetics, the mechanism that controls gene expression and every aspect of an organism's life from cell genesis, growth, and differentiation to cell death. Using a suite of technologies, paired with Omega's process of systematic, rational, and integrative drug design, the OMEGA platform enables control of fundamental epigenetic processes to correct the root cause of disease by returning aberrant gene expression to a normal range without altering native nucleic acid sequences. Omega's modular and programmable mRNA medicines, Omega Epigenomic Controllers™, target specific epigenomic loci within insulated genomic domains, EpiZips™, from amongst thousands of unique, mapped, and validated genome-wide DNA-sequences, with high specificity to durably tune single or multiple genes to treat and cure diseases through Precision Genomic Control™. Omega is currently advancing a broad pipeline of development candidates spanning a range of disease areas, including oncology, regenerative medicine, multigenic diseases including immunology, and select monogenic diseases, including alopecia.
For more information, visit omegatherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding our product candidate pipeline, including efficacy, trial design, regulatory submissions, approvals and timing thereof, the launch of a clinical trial of OTX-2002 and timing thereof, and the filing of future IND applications and timing thereof. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the novel technology on which our product candidates are based makes it difficult to predict the time and cost of preclinical and clinical development and subsequently obtaining regulatory approval, if at all; the substantial development and regulatory risks associated with epigenomic controller machines due to the novel and unprecedented nature of this new category of medicines; our limited operating history; the incurrence of significant losses and the fact that we expect to continue to incur significant additional losses for the foreseeable future; our need for substantial additional financing; our investments in research and development efforts that further enhance the OMEGA platform, and their impact on our results; uncertainty regarding preclinical development, especially for a new class of medicines such as epigenomic controllers; the fact that our product candidates may be associated with serious adverse events, undesirable side effects or have other properties that could halt their regulatory development, prevent their regulatory approval, limit their commercial potential, or result in significant negative consequences; the impact of increased demand for the manufacture of mRNA and LNP based vaccines to treat COVID-19 on our development plans; difficulties manufacturing the novel technology on which our OEC candidates are based; our ability to adapt to rapid and significant technological change; our reliance on third parties for the manufacture of materials; our ability to successfully acquire and establish our own manufacturing facilities and infrastructure; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for lipid excipients used in our product candidates; our ability to advance our product candidates to clinical development; and our ability to obtain, maintain, enforce and adequately protect our intellectual property rights. These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and our other filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.
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Argot Partners
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) announced today that it will host an analyst conference call and webcast at 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 28, to review its second quarter 2022 financial results.
Portland General Electric's second quarter 2022 earnings summary will be released before financial markets open in the United States on July 28.
The conference call will be hosted by Maria Pope, President and CEO; Jim Ajello, Senior Vice President, Finance, CFO and Treasurer; and Jardon Jaramillo, Senior Director of Finance, Investor Relations, and Risk Management.
To hear the conference call by webcast, log on to Portland General Electric's investor website at investors.portlandgeneral.com, select Events & Presentations from the menu, and the webcast will be listed under Upcoming Events. A replay of the webcast will be available beginning at 2 p.m. ET on July 28. The webcast replay will be listed under Archived Events within the investor website Events & Presentations page.
About Portland General Electric Company:
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon. The company serves approximately 900,000 customers with a service area population of 2 million Oregonians in 51 cities. PGE owns 16 generation plants across Oregon and other Northwestern states and maintains and operates 14 public parks and recreation areas. For more than 130 years, PGE has powered the advancement of society, delivering safe, affordable, and reliable energy to Oregonians. PGE and its approximately 3,000 employees are working with customers to build a clean energy future. Together with its customers, PGE has the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the U.S. PGE is committed to achieving at least an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from power served to customers by 2030 and 100% reduction by 2040. In 2021, PGE became the first U.S. utility to join The Climate Pledge. For the eighth year in a row PGE achieved a perfect score on the 2021 Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. In 2021, PGE, employees, retirees, and the PGE Foundation donated $4.8 million and volunteered 15,760 hours with more than 300 nonprofits across Oregon. For more information visit www.PortlandGeneral.com/news.
For more information please contact: Brianne Hyder, PGE, 503-464-8596
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations that require rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — including likely impacts on climate change and nearby communities. The longstanding reviews were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track projects and create jobs.
A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law designed to ensure community safeguards during reviews for a wide range of federal proposals, including roads, bridges and energy projects authorized in the $1 trillion infrastructure law Biden signed last fall, the White House said.
The White House Council on Environmental Quality said the new rule, which takes effect in late May, should resolve challenges created by the Trump-era policy and restore public confidence during environmental reviews.
“Restoring these basic community safeguards will provide regulatory certainty, reduce conflict and help ensure that projects get built right the first time,” said CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory. “Patching these holes in the environmental review process will help projects get built faster, be more resilient and provide greater benefits to people who live nearby.”
Former President Donald Trump overhauled the environmental reviews in 2020 in a bid to accelerate projects he said would boost the economy and provide jobs.
Trump made slashing government regulations a hallmark of his presidency. He and his administration frequently expressed frustration at rules they said unnecessarily slowed approval for interstate oil and gas pipelines and other big projects. The rule change imposed in 2020 restricted the timelines for environmental reviews and public comment and allowed federal officials to disregard a project’s role in cumulative effects, such as climate change.
The new rule comes as the Supreme Court reinstated a separate Trump-era rule that curtails the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.
In a decision that split the court 5-4 earlier this month, the justices agreed to halt a lower court judge’s order throwing out the Trump rule. The decision does not interfere with the Biden administration’s plan to rewrite the Environmental Protection Agency rule. Work on a revision has begun, but the administration has said a final rule is not expected until next spring. The Trump-era rule will remain in effect in the meantime.
Contrary to frequent assertions by Trump and others in his administration, Mallory said a more rigorous environmental review will actually speed up completion of major projects, since they will be more likely to withstand a legal challenge by environmental groups or states. Many Trump-era environmental decisions were reversed or delayed by courts after findings they did not undergo sufficient analysis.
Environmental groups hailed the rule change, which they said restores bedrock environmental protections under NEPA, a 1970 law that requires the government to accept public comments and take environmental, economic and health impacts into consideration before approving any major project.
“NEPA plays a critical role in keeping our communities and our environment healthy and safe, and Donald Trump’s attempts to weaken NEPA were clearly nothing more than a handout to corporate polluters,” said Leslie Fields, the Sierra Club’s national director of policy, advocacy and legal affairs.
Environmental groups and African American, Latino and tribal activists had protested the Trump-era rule change, saying it would worsen pollution in areas already reeling from oil refineries, chemical plants and other hazardous sites. The Biden administration has made addressing such environmental justice issues a key priority.
“Communities of color, especially, have relied on NEPA to make sure their voices are heard in decisions that have a profound impact on their health and their well-being,” said Rosalie Winn, a senior attorney for the Environmental Defense Fund, which challenged the Trump-era rule.
The White House action “reestablishes essential NEPA safeguards and ensures they will continue to protect people and communities today and in future generations,”‘ she said.
Business groups and Republican lawmakers criticized the rule change, saying it would slow down major infrastructure developments.
“Important projects that address critical issues like improving access to public transit, adding more clean energy to the grid and expanding broadband access are languishing due to continued delays and that must change,” said Chad Whiteman, vice president for environment and regulatory affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Arkansas Rep. Bruce Westerman, the top Republican on the House Natural Resources Committee, said the White House action would “weaponize NEPA” by making it harder to navigate and more bureaucratic.
“At a time when we should be coalescing around bipartisan ways to lower gas prices, tame skyrocketing inflation and fix the supply chain crisis, President Biden is unfortunately reinstating archaic NEPA regulations that will only result in delays and red tape and feed activist litigation,” he said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_647edfec-c024-11ec-afe6-675a49ef30a5.html | 2022-04-20T05:44:39Z |
National building materials distributor continues to grow presence in Arizona
PHOENIX, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Truss Fab Companies, a manufacturer of structural roof and floor trusses, wall panels and supplier of lumber to customers in Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico.
Founded in 2005, Truss Fab serves framing and building contractors for residential, multi-family and commercial projects. In addition to manufacturing all types of pre-assembled roof and floor wood trusses, Truss Fab also provides lumber and built-to-order wall panels for tract and custom residential housing.
Truss Fab operates two locations, a lumberyard and truss plant in Glendale, Ariz. and an additional truss plant in Apache Junction, Ariz.
"We are delighted to be joining the US LBM family, one of the top companies in the building materials industry. Our fantastic team and use of innovative technology have been key to our success, and this partnership will take us to new heights, providing more value for both customers and employees," said Truss Fab President and General Manager Dean Rana, who will continue to lead day-to-day operations.
"The Truss Fab team has strong and lasting relationships with its customers, based on honest communication, exceptional customer service, and dedication to delivering quality products," said US LBM President and CEO L.T. Gibson. "Truss Fab complements our recent acquisition of Crown Components and existing R&K division to further expand our manufacturing capabilities in a thriving Southwest market."
Other US LBM divisions in Arizona include R&K Building Materials, Rosen Materials and the recently acquired Crown Components.
Whelan Advisory Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to Truss Fab Companies.
US LBM is the largest privately owned, full-line distributor of specialty building materials in the United States. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty products, including windows, doors, millwork, wallboard, roofing, siding, engineered components and cabinetry, US LBM combines the scale and operational advantages of a national platform with a local go-to-market strategy through its national network of locations across the country. For more information, please visit uslbm.com or follow US LBM on LinkedIn.
Contact: Timothy Wirth
US LBM Communications
484-886-5705
tim.wirth@uslbm.com
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ALBANY — The Albany Area Chamber of commerce “hit the bricks” on Thursday, but it wasn’t a matter of going away but of recognizing the successes of the previous year, transferring leadership and honoring outstanding community members.
“This is a celebration of Albany, a turnover of leadership,” Don Gray, who received the gavel to assume the role of chamber board chairman, said during an interview prior to the 112th annual meeting held on the brick paving at the Thronateeska Heritage Center. “It’s humbling, but it’s an honor to serve. We have so many great team members.”
The chamber is “one of the strongest advocates for economic growth” and a supporter of the businesses in the region, he said.
“The annual meeting of the Albany Area Chamber represents the culmination of work completed throughout the last year, and the beginning of a new era of leadership and advocacy,” Gray said. “I have always taken pride in serving the Albany community, and now, through the chairmanship of the Albany Area Chamber, I will have the opportunity to maximize that passion for service, working side-by-side with other passionate business and nonprofit leaders to advance our community’s most renowned advocacy organization.”
During the meeting, Koosh Desai was announced as the Albany Under 40 Professional of the Year. Desai was nominated and winner in the youth and education category. He was selected as the winner from among a field of other category winners by a committee.
The Albany Under 40 program is an initiative of the Chamber’s Talent Education and Leadership Committee and honors the Albany Area’s emerging leaders and professionals in a variety of business sectors, each representing a component of the area’s diversified talent pool and economy.
Sonny Deriso, 1990 chairman of the chamber, was honored with the chamber’s Lifetime Service Award. Deriso practiced law with Albany’s Divine, Wilkin, Deriso, Raulerson & Fields from 1972 through 1991 before assuming the role of president and CEO of Security Bank and Trust Co. of Albany, a role he held from 1991 through 1997. He subsequently served as the bank’s chairman until 2006.
Deriso is a staunch community advocate, having served on a vast variety of local and state boards, and has stood alongside the chamber in its mission to foster and further the economic prosperity of the Albany area, chamber officials said.
Deriso was most recently chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, a partner of the Albany Area Chamber and Georgia’s leading statewide business advocate.
One of the biggest victories the chamber experienced during 2021 was successfully advocating for Albany to maintain its status as a metropolitan statistical area, Chamber President and CEO Barbara Rivera Holmes said during an interview prior to the meeting.
“Tonight is about celebrating Albany, celebrating our business community and moving forward,” she said. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/albany-area-chamber-looks-to-future-during-212th-annual-meeting/article_b8b014f8-c31e-11ec-ba92-d30033bfc4d3.html | 2022-04-23T21:05:42Z |
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BERLIN, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaber, a creator of entertainment projectors, will be launching its brand-new pocket-sized Pico T1 projector at this year's IFA 2022 event, being held in Berlin on 02 – 06 September.
Yaber will be unveiling its Pico T1 projector with a limited promotion where the first five people to its stand (Booth #274, Hall 25) who greets the team, saying "Hello Yaber, I claim my Pico T1", will get one of these brand-new hand-held projectors for free.
Pico T1 is Yaber's slimmest portable projector at just 13.1mm, which is a super thin 0.52 inches. Designed to provide the highest-quality images, the Yaber Pico T1 packs a lot of power into a device that is the convenient size and weight of a smartphone.
Measuring just 150 mm x 75 mm x 13.1 mm, the Yaber Pico T1 weighs only 150g. This makes it an ideal "grab and go" projector that fits comfortably into pockets or a backpack , giving all-day power in a slimmer device.
Any visitors after those lucky first five will still be in with a chance to take advantage of one of Yaber's on-the-day giveaways, including custom football socks in celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, custom canvas bags for the event, product introduction folds, and more.
While at the stand, attendees can also learn more about Yaber's full range of best-selling entertainment projectors – all of which have been designed for use in any room and outside spaces, from your garden or shed to on-the-go use in tents or any other space you choose.
Yaber prides itself on the unique design of its entertainment projectors, making them portable and convenient for on the move. This includes the Ace K1, Yaber's next product being launched in October 2022 that will also be presented at the IFA event.
Ideal for watching movies, thanks to its brightness and clarity, the Yaber Ace K1 is being released just in time for those planning gatherings to watch the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This projector offers 650 ANSI lumens for a quality image, so users can follow the ball with a 15W in-built loudspeaker for big volume to hear every call throughout the games.
The Ace K1 also provides the usual features from Yaber, including autofocus, keystone correction, and condensation technology to prevent screen burn and black spots. It also features fast speed, a stable Wi-Fi connection, and a strong signal, so it can be used indoors or outside in the garden.
Exhibited products on Yaber's stand (Booth #274, hall 25) include:
- Flagship: 4K laser ultra-short throw projector
- Summer releases: Ace K1 ultra-bright, Omni DLP ultra-short throw
- Crowdfunding Product: Pico T1
- Others: Aurora S, Buffalo U2, N61, Starry S, Buffalo U5, Buffalo Pro U7, Buffalo Pro Buffalo U8, Starry S7 Lite and Buffalo I2
There will be a darkroom on Yaber's stand, where visitors can experience the true quality of its projectors, which provide sharp, balanced images and more features than users would expect from such affordable projectors. A football-themed projection area, catering to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, will also showcase Yaber's 4K laser ultra-short-throw to project football-themed videos for viewers to enjoy over the IFA event.
Come and find out about the different technologies Yaber's series of home entertainment projectors benefit from and understand how the company is staying ahead of the game when it comes to home projector development trends.
Meet Yaber's expert home entertainment team on stand Booth #274, hall 25 on Friday 02 to Tuesday 06 September. To secure an advance meeting slot, contact the team via email at marketing@yabertech.com or visit Yaber's website for more details on its range of entertainment projectors.
For the Yaber Pico T1 which is also available on Indiegogo now. You can grab one for just $239 / £195 / €227 (Early Bird Price).
About Yaber
Yaber is a world-famous entertainment projector brand founded by Vicent in 2018, dedicated to providing innovative entertainment projectors and creating perfect and immersive audio-visual experiences for everyone.
Currently, Yaber entertainment projectors are available in over 46 countries worldwide. Every year, nearly 1 million individuals and families enjoy the happiness Yaber entertainment projectors create.
Being a pioneer in the entertainment projector industry, Yaber continuously produces innovative and excellent entertainment projectors, creates a better lifestyle, and brings the chance to get closer to people.
Yaber entertainment projectors are widely used in different scenarios, i.e., home movie night, backyard parties, outdoor activities, video gaming, etc.
For more information, please visit https://yaberglobal.com/.
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, announced that they finalized a brand promotional deal with Target, through their partnership with The Reiman Agency. The deal included a live stream event by a prominent social media influencer as well as (2) Instagram feed posts. Target ranked #32 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations and is one of the nations Top 10 retailers.
"I was beyond excited to work with Target on a successful live stream to support their new maternity line" said Julia Salmon, Sales Executive at CMGR. "It was seamless working with both Target and the talent, and we cannot wait for what is to come from this partnership in the future."
CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.
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Freeland pitches Rockies past Kershaw, Dodgers 5-3
By MICHAEL KELLY
Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — Kyle Freeland outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and Brendan Rodgers had three hits as the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game skid against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 win. Freeland followed up his seven shutout innings at Milwaukee on Monday with another solid start, allowing three runs and six hits in six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. In two outings since the All-Star break, the lefty is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA. Daniel Bard gave up a two-out double in the ninth but earned his 22nd save. Bard signed a $19 million, two-year contract Saturday to stay with the Rockies through 2024. Trea Turner homered for the Dodgers to extend his hitting streak to 17 games. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/07/30/freeland-pitches-rockies-past-kershaw-dodgers-5-3/ | 2022-07-31T09:49:41Z |
Overnight shooting
One person is injured after a Topeka shooting
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 12:36 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police responded to a call in the 400 block of Northeast Gordon St. around 10:20 p.m. Monday Aug. 22.
A 70-year-old male was then transported to the hospital due to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound to his stomach.
The incident is still under investigation and we will provide updates as they become available.
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Rare overhaul of powerful US nuclear test reactor completed
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Scientists in Idaho have completed a rare overhaul of one of the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactors.
Officials at the Idaho National Laboratory said Monday normal operations are expected to resume later this spring at the Advanced Test Reactor following low-power system checks.
The U.S. Department of Energy reactor has been down for about 11 months for a core overhaul done about every 10 years. Experiments at the reactor help the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered war fleet stay at sea longer, bolster NASA’s space exploration, and advance life-saving medical treatments.
The test reactor also supports efforts to build new and safer commercial reactors. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/18/rare-overhaul-of-powerful-us-nuclear-test-reactor-completed-3/ | 2022-04-19T00:18:24Z |
(The Hill) — A jury in Minnesota ruled on Friday that a pharmacist did not commit discrimination when he did not fill an emergency contraception prescription for a woman after her prior contraceptive method failed, according to the gender advocacy group Gender Justice.
A jury in Aitkin County found that a pharmacist’s decision not to provide an emergency contraception prescription to Andrea Anderson, the plaintiff in the case, after citing his “beliefs” did not constitute discrimination.
According to court documents, Anderson went to the only pharmacy located in her town to retrieve a prescription of emergency contraception after another method failed, but the pharmacist there rejected her request.
The filing further claims that she would later have to drive more than 100 miles in total in order to get her morning after pill after experiencing several pharmacies reject her request.
Anderson was awarded $25,000 over emotional harm caused by the initial pharmacist who rejected to fill the prescription.
“I can’t help but wonder about the other women who may be turned away,” Anderson said in a statement.
“What if they accept the pharmacist’s decision and don’t realize that this behavior is wrong? What if they have no other choice? Not everyone has the means or ability to drive hundreds of miles to get a prescription filled.”
The legal director for Gender Justice, which is representing Anderson, said it plans to appeal the decision.
“To be clear, the law in Minnesota prohibits sex discrimination and that includes refusing to fill prescriptions for emergency contraception,” Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman said in a statement. “The jury was not deciding what the law is, they were deciding the facts of what happened here in this particular case.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/minnesota-jury-rules-pharmacist-who-denied-woman-morning-after-pill-didnt-violate-her-rights/ | 2022-08-06T03:03:31Z |
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novanta Inc. (NASD: NOVT) will replace Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: SIX) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Six Flags will replace Natus Medical Inc. (NASD: NTUS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, July 26. ArchiMed acquired Natus Medical in a deal that closed today. Six Flags Entertainment is more representative of the small-cap market space.
Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:
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Nashville, Tenn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayspring, a value-based healthcare organization that provides medical, behavioral health, and social support services to people with complex needs, has announced the launch of its SUD Home program serving eligible Highmark Health Options members throughout the state of Delaware.
Wayspring's SUD Home program is a collaboration between Highmark Health Options and Nashville-based Wayspring. The program leverages Wayspring's proprietary analytics platform and local teams of medical providers, clinical social workers and peer recovery specialists to support the complex medical, behavioral and social needs of more than 10,000 adult members who have a substance use disorder (SUD) diagnosis.
Wayspring's SUD Home program utilizes a comprehensive and longitudinal approach to reduce common barriers that people often experience when seeking treatment for substance use disorder. It has established an integrated health care clinic where participating members can receive quick and easy access to primary care and behavioral health services delivered in-person and via telehealth by licensed Wayspring providers. The program also works with members to create individualized care plans based on their unique needs, provides clinical and peer support services during high-risk care transitions, and facilitates connection to community and social supports like housing, transportation, and employment that are essential to reaching and sustaining long-term recovery.
"For decades, our society has been treating substance use disorder as an acute condition, with episodic treatments often delivered in a complex and fragmented care system," said Carter Paine, chief executive officer at Wayspring. "Through our work with Highmark Health Options and treatment provider partners, Wayspring is seeking to change what traditional addiction treatment looks like by implementing a data-driven solution that is collaborative, long-term, and inclusive of all the unique medical, behavioral, and social health needs a member might have."
The launch of Wayspring's SUD Home program comes as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate the growing substance use epidemic. In Delaware, 447 people died from a drug overdose in 2020, the third highest per-capita overdose death rate in the country according to the CDC. Additionally, 6.6% of adults aged 18 and over have reported having an alcohol use disorder and 3.3% have reported an illicit drug user disorder; Both are higher than the national average.
"The prevalence of substance use disorder continues to rise both nationally and in communities across the state of Delaware," said Dr. Glenn Hamilton, chief medical officer at Highmark Health Options. "We know innovative solutions are required to adequately address this challenging situation, and that's why we are enthusiastic about our work with Wayspring. Because their model is inclusive of all the health and social needs our members with substance use disorder may have, we believe it will result in considerable improvements to the overall health of individuals served through the program, but also the health of our communities as a whole."
With this launch, Wayspring now provides population-based SUD management services to seven health plan partners across five states. For more information about Wayspring or to verify program eligibility, please visit wayspring.com.
Wayspring is a value-based healthcare organization that provides medical, behavioral health, and social support services to people with complex needs. With a focus on people living with substance use disorder, Wayspring utilizes a comprehensive and longitudinal model that incorporates targeted member outreach, strategic provider partnerships, community-based peer support, and delivery of clinical services. Through this unique approach, Wayspring produces increased adherence to evidence-based medicine, decreased healthcare waste, and improved health outcomes. For more information, please visit wayspring.com.
Highmark Health Options is a managed care organization serving people who qualify for Medicaid. We help each of our more than 154,000 members get the care and services they need to live healthier and more independent lives, and we collaborate with providers and regulators to improve health outcomes, simplify the health care experience, and ensure affordability. Medicaid covers 1 in 5 Americans as a state-run health insurance program. Highmark Health Options members include individuals and families with low income or complex needs, expecting mothers, children, and people with disabilities. Members pay nothing or very little for their health coverage. Visit HighmarkHealthOptions.com for more information.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 10 Winner Medical announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 55% stake in Zhejiang Longterm Medical Technology Co., Ltd. for US $108.2 million.
Winner Medical believes that the acquisition aligns with the company's strategy to become the industry leader in the advanced wound care market. Winner Medical and Longterm Medical will benefit from the economy of scale and synergy generation in terms of overseas and domestic client base, market channels, products, R&D and manufacturing.
Longterm Medical develops, produces and sells advanced wound care products, and has been the market leader in advanced wound care industry in China. In 2021, Longterm Medical generated a total sales revenue of more than US $52 million, of which the revenue from advanced wound care and ostomy products contributed more than US $41.6 million.
It has been 10 years since Longterm Medical was established. while Winner Medical has a history of 31 years. Through post acquisition integration and synergy generation, the two companies as a whole are expected to gain larger market share and generate higher revenue growth.
In terms of domestic sales channels, Longterm Medical serves more than 600 hospitals, and Winner Medical covers more than 4,000 hospitals in China. The two companies will work together closely and offer comprehensive one-stop services and are committed to becoming the first choice for doctors, nurses and patients. In addition, Winner Medical will also work with Longterm Medical to develop home health care solutions for patients and consumers.
Global advanced wound care is a significant and growing market segment, while the domestic industry concentration is expected to increase. According to the BIS Research Report, the global advanced wound care market is reached US $5.85 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach US $7.23 billion in 2027. Both Winner Medical and Longterm Medical are the leaders in China market of advanced wound care dressings, this acquisition will promote the complementary advantages of both parties' global medical business, further enhance Winner as the leader in advanced wound care, while core value is leveraging technologies to improve clinical outcomes and healthcare economics, and together, a more comprehensive solution to improve patients' lives worldwide.
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- Hyundai IONIQ 5 Finishes in Second Place in the Compact SUV Segment
- Hyundai Sonata Finishes in Second Place in the Midsize Car Segment
- Hyundai Tucson Finishes in Third Place in the Compact SUV Segment
- Hyundai Accent Finishes in Third Place in the Small Car Segment
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power today designated the Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicles in their segments in the 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. The Palisade earned the top score in the Upper Midsize SUV segment, while Santa Cruz took the top spot in the Midsize Pickup segment. Additional vehicles in Hyundai's lineup performed well, with IONIQ 5 and Sonata both finishing second in their respective segments, while Tucson and Accent were third.
"We are thrilled with the recognition of Santa Cruz and Palisade in this year's J.D. Power APEAL Study," said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. "The Palisade and Santa Cruz both have on-road presence, upscale interiors, human-focused technology, and advanced Hyundai SmartSense Safety features. This recognition is the result of our organization-wide commitment to delivering vehicles that exceed the expectations of our customers."
Study Highlights:
- The 2022 U.S. APEAL Study, now in its 27th year, is based on responses from 84,165 purchasers and lessees of new 2022 model-year vehicles who were surveyed early in the ownership period.
- The study asks vehicle owners to consider 37 attributes 90 days after the vehicle purchase, ranging from the power they feel when they step on the accelerator to the sense of comfort when climbing into the driver's seat. J.D. Power then aggregates the responses to generate an overall APEAL score on a 1,000-point scale.
- The study was fielded from February through May 2022.
About J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — This Dallas church is doing major work to fight hunger in North Texas.
Back in March 2020, when the world was introduced to the COVID-19 pandemic, the volunteers at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church sprang into action, and haven’t let up since, offering fresh produce to those in need.
To date, more than 350,000 children and adults have benefitted, and more than 1,000,000 pounds of produce have been infused into the community through the food ministry.
As COVID-19 cases continue to go down, volunteers are still needed as the country battles record inflation. Higher food and gas prices mean the working poor are faced with challenges feeding the family, according to the team at Lovers Lane.
So, they continue to gather produce and provide a drive-through giveaway service every Saturday.
If you’d like to be part of the ministry by volunteering or giving, visit llumc.org. | https://cw33.com/news/local/community-shoutout-lovers-lane-united-methodist-church-has-benefited-more-than-350000-with-fresh-food/ | 2022-05-10T15:32:10Z |
Which vintage Disney shirt is best?
There are many different vintage Disney-themed items on the market, including shirts that resemble different eras of the popular brand. The most popular vintage Disney shirts are a reflection of the culture and most popular films and characters of the specific decade. Aside from prints, there are certain features that make an item look vintage, such as puffed sleeves, colored collars and an oversized design. When purchasing a vintage Disney shirt, consider the fabric that it is made with, the size and the style of the shirt in relation to the season.
If you are looking for a classic, durably stitched and comfortable vintage Disney shirt, the Junk Food Men’s Miami Heat Vintage Minnie & Mickey Black T-Shirt is the top choice.
What to know before you buy vintage Disney shirts
Fabric
Vintage Disney shirts are most commonly made with cotton, but can be made with different materials depending on the style of shirt that is purchased. Cotton shirts can provide warmth, while also being breathable and adaptable to many different styles. Cotton is a soft, durable material. Another common material for vintage Disney shirts to be made from is poly-blend. These shirts will be less soft, but will likely be more lightweight and breathable than those made from cotton. Before purchasing a vintage Disney shirt, check the kind of fabric that is used in the product description and other thoughts about the durability of the material in the product reviews.
Size
The size shirt that you buy can be directly correlated with your height and weight, but it does not have to be. Many women will purchase shirts sized for men for an oversized vintage look. The sizing chart for the specific product will be listed in the website description or as a feature photo. Before purchasing a vintage Disney shirt, make sure that the item comes in a size that will comfortably fit the look that you are going for. If the item features unisex sizes, this will be listed on the website.
Style
Before purchasing a vintage Disney shirt, consider the style of the shirt in relation to your preference and the season that you plan to wear the shirt.
Sleeveless/short sleeve: This style of shirt can be purchased all year round, but is most commonly worn in the summer months. These shirts will be made with breathable fabric and can be layered with a coat in the winter.
Long sleeve: Long-sleeved shirts can be worn year round. The sleeves can be rolled up in the summer if the user is too hot and can be paired with a coat in the winter for added warmth. Long-sleeve shirts are very versatile and can be made with thicker material than sleeveless or short-sleeve shirts.
Sweatshirt: Vintage Disney sweatshirts are typically made with thicker material that features some kind of thermal properties. These shirts will provide the most warmth.
What to look for in a quality vintage Disney shirt
Softness
A quality vintage Disney shirt will be designed with soft material to ensure comfort. To find out if the shirt is made with soft material before it is purchased, check the product reviews to see what people who bought it think about the shirt, as well as the product description. If the shirt is made with quality soft fabric that will not wear quickly, it will be noted in the description or the reviews.
The print of the vintage Disney shirt will likely determine the era that it came from. There were different movies released in different decades that influenced which prints were popular in that decade. For example, if you are looking for vintage shirts from the 1970s, you will likely find “Star Wars” shirts. Shirts from the ’80s and ’90s may feature more Disney park designs and show the location of the park in large lettering on the front of the shirt.
One print that never went out of style and continues to signify a classic vintage design is Mickey Mouse. Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto are characters that you can find printed on any vintage Disney shirt.
Collar
A popular vintage clothing theme that is reflected in Disney clothing articles is a colored collar. Ribbed colored collars were extremely popular in the ’70s and ’90s and it was not unusual for the sleeve hems to be cuffed and feature the same color as the collar. When searching for vintage Disney shirts, this is an important characteristic to keep in mind if you are trying to keep the design as authentic to the era as possible.
How much you can expect to spend on a vintage Disney shirt
The best vintage Disney shirts are priced $15-$45 depending on the style, material used and the printed design. Items that are made with long sleeves and high-quality material will be priced higher.
Vintage Disney shirt FAQ
What were the most common Disney themes in the 1990s?
A. Large, tie-dyed, acid-washed clothing was popular in the 1990s and this was also reflected in Disney sales. Big, oversized sweatshirts with specific Disney parks locations remain as a popular vintage-inspired item from the ’90s.
What did Disney look like in the 1970s?
A. One of the most popular movie of all time, “Star Wars,” was released in the 1970s. This greatly impacted the design of many Disney-themed products. It was very popular for ’70s Disney T-shirts to be washed out and feature different colored collars and sleeve hems. Disney sweatshirts from the ’70s were made with large, baggy sleeves. These designs are still sold today with the original designs from the 1970s.
What’s the best vintage Disney shirt to buy?
Top vintage Disney shirt
Junk Food Men’s Miami Heat Vintage Minnie & Mickey Black T-Shirt
What you need to know: This item is short-sleeved and is made with durable material, including a vintage ribbed collar.
What you’ll love: This item features two of the most popular Disney characters in Miami Heat uniforms with the year 1988 printed on the front of the T-shirt. The item features soft, breathable cotton material and is made in multiple different colors. It is machine-washable and is available in many sizes.
What you should consider: This item is only available for purchase in a short-sleeved style. There are no long sleeve or sweatshirt options available for purchase in colder seasons.
Where to buy: Dicks Sporting Goods
Top vintage Disney shirt for the money
What you need to know: This T-shirt is inexpensive and comes in multiple sizes. It is made in a comfortable crewneck design.
What you’ll love: The feel of the T-shirt is soft and it is made with breathable, comfortable fabric. This item is machine-washable and features an exclusive vintage Disney design.
What you should consider: This item is only available in one design and color and is not available in a long-sleeved option. Some users have noted that the stitching could be more durable.
Where to buy: Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Disney Pixar Toy Story Vintage Circle Portrait Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
What you need to know: This shirt features a design from the original Disney “Toy Story” film. It is lightweight, breathable and features durable stitching.
What you’ll love: This item is made with soft cotton and is machine-washable. It features popular Disney characters in a vintage circle design. The item is unisex and features both men’s and women’s sizes. It is made with long sleeves for added warmth.
What you should consider: This item only comes in one color.
Where to buy: Amazon
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26% increase in year-over-year revenue, and adds 19 New Partner Agencies
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Utility today shared its second-quarter 2022 results, showing the technology company's continued growth. Expanding further across the United States, Utility earned 19 new law enforcement agencies, adding 2,153 new devices to bring the total to 9,202 new devices YTD. Utility has seen a steady growth from the first quarter. Financial highlights included:
- 26.75% increase in year-over-year revenue
- 56.2% increase in year-over-year contract bookings
- 30.19% increase in recurring revenue year-over-year
In May, Utility unveiled new names and logos for core products and introduced a new product, Helios by Utility™, as part of a comprehensive rebranding effort to complement the company's accelerated expansion. At the forefront of the brand evolution was the name change of three core Utility technologies to align the company's expanding—and growing—universe of innovative products and operating systems. Product evolutions and introductions included:
- Eosby Utility™: With a name to match its luminary qualities, Eos, formerly known as BodyWorn, is a body-worn camera for solution-seeking agencies, ushering in a new dawn for digital video surveillance.
- Polaris by Utility™: Previously known as AVaiLWEB, Polaris is a powerful, cloud-based digital evidence platform that offers users a wide range of features and case management capabilities. As a seamless, all-in-one evidence management system, Polaris guides Utility clients with total transparency and sets a new standard for tracking and backing up the truth.
- Rocket by Utility™: RocketIoT is now Rocket. Just as its name implies, Rocket by Utility is a state-of-the-art, in-car communication platform that takes situational awareness to a whole new level. With multi-dimensional capabilities and secure evidence-gathering automation, the Rocket delivers comprehensive, time-saving intelligence.
- Helios by Utility™: A central evidence management platform created for district attorneys' offices; Helios provides the power to organize files from multiple agencies into one unified view. The SAAS-based DEMS sheds light on all aspects of case management, allowing law enforcement to collaborate quickly, securely and efficiently with the justice system to bring speed and transparency to the legal process.
Utility increased new contract bookings this quarter by 76.2 percent in the second quarter, totaling $8,311,424. That includes new contracts with 12 city police departments; four county agencies; one state police department, Vermont; one university medical center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, including over 100 officers; and one public city water supply company. This quarter, contracts committed more than 2,000 new devices supporting law enforcement personnel to the platform.
Additional Q2 insights include:
- Utility's platform is actively managing more than 9.5 petabytes of media.
- Utility's platform managed the addition of more than 4.3 million incidents through the quarter, more than a 12% increase from Q1 2022.
- Utility's ALPR technology detected more than 3,4 million license plates during the quarter.
- Users played more than 780,000 videos, a 6% increase from Q1 2022.
- Total users on the platform surpassed 57,000, more than a 14% increase from Q1 2022.
In the second quarter, Utility's team grew by 28 employees, surpassing the 100-employee mark. The leadership team expanded to include Product Management, International Business Development and Sales Leadership. Additionally, many key roles have been filled to support our continuing growth in the areas of client support and project management. This team expansion supports a broader series of Utility-funded growth initiatives, including:
- Work to expand the company's DEMS technologies, Helios and Polaris, to be source agnostic giving clients the opportunity to actively manage data in one place.
- A focus on international market expansion with our core offering and vertical market extension into Corrections, Fire, and EMS, as well as becoming FedRamp certified to engage with federal clients.
- Further development of Active Policing technology to provide clients with real-time crime center capabilities.
"We are thrilled to welcome these teammates to Utility and look forward to the continued success their strong leadership will support," said Michael Nark, President and CEO of Utility. "Building upon the momentum of the first half of the year, we're keenly focused on satisfying our clients through continuous innovation, ensuring that our products are increasingly valuable for all of our clients and highly effective for partner agencies of all sizes."
About Utility
Utility, the innovative technology-enabled service provider recognized for creating groundbreaking digital systems for frontline professions, provides a universe of intuitive products for effectively capturing, managing and releasing video evidence. Technologies include a variety of cameras, sensors and devices as well as situational awareness software solutions for law enforcement, first responders, transportation agencies and utility providers. To learn more about Utility and its technology solutions, please visit utility.com.
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Ten new centers designated in the U.S.
NEW YORK and MIAMI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation has announced the expansion of its Global Care Network in the U.S. with the addition of four Centers of Excellence and six Comprehensive Care Centers. The expansion aims to increase access to high-quality Parkinson's disease (PD) care nationwide and to recognize those Centers that are providing excellent care within a broad geographic region.
The number of people living with Parkinson's in the U.S. is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Currently, care for people with PD is highly varied and comprehensive care is not widely available. Nearly 40 percent of people with PD do not receive care from a clinician with advanced neurological disease and disorders training. A central priority of the Foundation is to ensure that all people with PD can obtain the care and support they need to improve their health and quality of life.
"This expansion of the Global Care Network is part of a broader strategy to recognize excellence in clinical care, develop a global network of interconnected clinicians, and raise the standard of care for all those living with PD," said John L. Lehr, Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO. "We are interested in recognizing centers in the U.S. that are leading Parkinson's care and bringing forward new treatments and practices that are improving patient outcomes."
Both Centers of Excellence and Comprehensive Care Centers must demonstrate exemplary multidisciplinary care, with Centers of Excellence playing a vital role in leading the PD field in advancing research. A Center of Excellence is a medical center with a specialized team of neurologists, movement disorder specialists, physical and occupational therapists, mental health professionals, and others who are up to date on the latest PD medications, therapies, and research to provide the best care. The four newly designated Centers of Excellence in the U.S. include:
- Cleveland Clinic Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV)
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, NH)
- The University of Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)
The Foundation's Comprehensive Care Center designation also recognizes medical centers that excel in utilizing a specialized, multidisciplinary team approach to provide the highest level of evidence-based, patient-centered care; demonstrate leadership in professional training; and conduct impactful patient education and community outreach. Each of the six new centers reaches a new market, including the first-ever locations in the states of Michigan, Hawaii, Louisiana, Connecticut and Arkansas. The newly designated Comprehensive Care Centers include:
- Spectrum Health (Grand Rapids, MI)
- Queens Medical Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)
- Ochsner Neuroscience Institute (New Orleans, LA)
- Hartford HealthCare (Hartford, CT)
- University of Tennessee Medical Center (Knoxville, TN)
- University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR)
"Following a rigorous process to receive this designation, we are thrilled to be the first-ever Comprehensive Care Center in the Gulf Coast region," said Dr. David J. Houghton, Ochsner Neuroscience Institute Medical Director. "We are proud to join this larger network of high-quality sites that actively make a difference in communities by providing comprehensive care to people with Parkinson's disease."
Every center must recertify after five years to ensure requisite standards of care. For a complete listing of Centers of Excellence and Comprehensive Care Centers, visit Parkinson.org/Network.
About the Parkinson's Foundation
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $400 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).
About Parkinson's Disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson's and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone.
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Parkinson's Foundation
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is certain to dominate an upcoming NATO summit in Madrid, Spain and other member nations are quietly pushing the Western alliance to consider how mercenaries aligned with Russian President Vladimir Putin are spreading Moscow’s influence to Africa.
As the host of the summit taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, Spain wants to emphasize its proximity to Africa as it lobbies for a greater focus on Europe’s southern flank in a new document outlining NATO’s vision of its security challenges and tasks.
The Strategic Concept is NATO’s most important working document after the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949, which contained the key provision holding that an attack on one member is viewed as an attack upon all. The security assessment is updated roughly every decade to reset the West’s security agenda.
The current version, approved in Lisbon in 2010, stated the risk of a conventional war on NATO territory was “low.” It did not explicitly mention concerns about instability in Africa. At the time, the alliance viewed apathy as its biggest military threat; U.S. complaints that some European members were not paying their due featured heavily in summit talks.
Fast forward a dozen years, and the view looks very different from NATO headquarters in Brussels. After Russia brought war close to NATO’s eastern borders, the alliance has worked to provide Ukraine with an assortment of more powerful weapons and to avoid the very real risk of getting drawn into the fighting.
But there appears to be a consensus among NATO members heading into the Madrid summit that while Russia remains concern No. 1, the alliance must continue to widen its view globally. Spain’s position for an increased focus on “the South” is shared by Britain, France and Italy.
In their view, the security challenges in Africa arise from a Putin apparently dead-set on restoring the imperial glories of Russia as well as from an expansive China. Russia has gained traction thanks to the presence of its mercenaries in the Sahel region, a semiarid expanse stretching from Senegal to Sudan that suffers from political strife, terrorism and drought.
“Each time I meet with NATO ministers, the support of the allies is total due to the instability that we see on the alliance’s southern frontier and especially the situation in the Sahel region right now,” Spanish Foreign Minister José Albares said.
The Kremlin denies links to the Wagner Group, a mercenary force with an increasing presence in central and North Africa and the Middle East. The private military company, which has also participated in the war in Ukraine, has developed footholds in Libya, Mali, Sudan and Central African Republic.
In Mali, Wagner soldiers are filling a void created by the exit of former colonial power France. In Sudan, Russia’s offer of an economic alliance earned it the promise of a naval base on the Red Sea. In Central African Republic, Wagner fighters protect the country’s gold and diamond mines. In return, Putin gets diplomatic allies and resources.
French President Emmanuel Macron has long called for a “greater involvement” from NATO in the Sahel region. Now that Wagner has moved into Mali, French authorities underlined that Wagner mercenaries were accused of human right abuses in the Central African Republic, Libya and Syria.
Former NATO Secretary-General Javier Solana said that Russia’s brutal military campaign in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during his country’s long civil war left it emboldened.
“Syria gave (the Russians) the sentiment that they could be more active in that part of the world,” Solana told The Associated Press. “They have very good relations with Algeria and they have (…) the Wagner type of people in the Sahel, which is delicate.”
With the Sahel, Morocco and Algeria at risk of worsening instability, “the southern part of NATO, for Portugal, Spain, Greece, etc., they would like to have an eye open to that part of the world,” he said.
Italy is another NATO member attuned to the political climate across the Mediterranean Sea. The country hosts NATO’s Joint Force Command base in Naples, which in 2017 opened a south hub focusing on terrorism, radicalization, migration and other issues emanating from North Africa and the Middle East.
The Italian ambassador to NATO, Francesco Maria Talo, said in a May interview with Italian news agency ANSA that humanitarian crises in Africa must concern all NATO allies.
“Near us there’s Africa, with a billion inhabitants at risk of poverty, aggravated by food insecurity, terrorism and climate change, all factors that combine to create insecurity,” Talo said. “And Russia is present there, too.”
The importance of the other side of the Mediterranean became painfully evident to Spain over the past year due to a series of diplomatic crises involving Morocco and Algeria and their rivalry over the fate of Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony.
Amid the disputes, reduced border security allowed migrants to enter Spanish territory, and there were perceived threats to energy supplies. Analysts consider both to be tactics of “hybrid warfare” when governments use them against other countries.
Speaking in Madrid last month, British Defense Minister Ben Wallace noted the problems caused last year when Belarus, a Putin ally, allegedly encouraged migrants to cross its borders into Poland and other neighboring countries.
“If the likes of Wagner get the control they have or they’d like to have in places like Libya or indeed what we see they’re already doing in Mali, do not think that Spain will be untouched by that,” Wallace said.
NATO is also expected to include in the new Strategic Document a reference to China’s growing military reach both in and beyond the Pacific theater.
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, warned last month that China was trying to build a military naval base on Africa’s Atlantic coast. He said Beijing “has most traction” toward establishing the base in Equatorial Guinea, a tiny oil-rich dictatorship that was once Spain’s only sub-Saharan African colony.
China only operates one acknowledged foreign military base, located in Djibouti in East Africa, But many believe its People’s Liberation Army is busy establishing an overseas military network, even if it doesn’t use the term “base.”
NATO has invited the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to the summit to demonstrate its interest in the Asian-Pacific.
The foreign minister of Mauritania, a former French colony in West Africa, is also invited to attend a working dinner of fellow foreign ministers at the NATO summit. NATO said the country, which borders Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali and Senegal, was “closely associated with the preparatory work” for the new Strategic Concept.
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AP writers Ciarán Giles in Madrid, Sylvie Corbet in Paris, and Nicole Winfield in Rome contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/as-summit-host-spain-urges-nato-to-watch-its-southern-flank/ | 2022-06-26T19:00:32Z |
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