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For every FREE beard trim at mobile barbershop, men's grooming leader Wahl will donate $100 to adoption charity
STERLING, Ill., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocean Springs, Miss., native and proud adoptive dad Jonathan Brannan earned ultimate beard bragging rights when his whiskers won him the national title of 'Wahl Man of the Year' in 2020. Brannan used his $20,000 prize money to complete the adoption of his new son — who arrived in April 2021. Since then, Brannan and his beard have been keeping busy, donating time to raise money for the 1720Foundation, an organization that helps families cover the many unexpected costs that come with adoption. In honor of his good deeds, and in conjunction with Wahl's mission to make the world a better – or bearder – place to live, the company is bringing its mobile barbershop to Brannan's hometown for the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce's Red, White & Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (central). For every FREE facial hair trim Wahl will donate $100 to the adoption charity.
"The graphics on our mobile barbershop say it all — Wahl's goal is to 'Make the World a Bearder Place'," said Steven Yde, division Vice President for Wahl. "What does that mean? This year we're traveling the country and visiting past 'Wahl Man of the Year' winners — like Jonathan — who are doing good in the world; and we're celebrating them by hosting beard grooming events that will further support their charitable efforts. Along the way, we'll be looking for another bearded do-gooder to be named our next 'Wahl Man of the Year.'"
According to Brannan, "This event is a great way to put those fantastic facial follicles to good use. I encourage everyone who can, to put the razor down right now and get ready to come out for a free trim. Every single hair that's trimmed means more funds for families going through the adoption process, which is an expensive journey! Wahl has been such a blessing to our family through this contest, and we know this event will have an impact on even more families."
For the last 15 years Wahl's been doing annual contests to find the 'Wahl Man of the Year.' Over the years the contests have differed, but the prize-winning moniker has remained the same. This bearded brotherhood of 'Wahl Men' is full of fantastic facial hair, but it's also full of interesting men, doing interesting things to make the world a better place. So, when it came time to find the next 'Wahl Man of the Year,' the benevolent acts of past winners like Jonathan Brannan inspired this year's Wahl 'Benevolent Beards' Contest.
Men with beards have until June 6, 2022, to submit a video of themselves either explaining or demonstrating how they support a charity on the contest entry page at https://bit.ly/BenevolentBeards, they can also get to the page by visiting the @WahlGrooming Facebook or Instagram pages. What kind of charity? As long as it's a 501(c)(3) organization with a goal to impact the world positively, all charities will be considered. So whether you're an animal advocate or helping humans, you have the chance to put your good grooming toward goodwill.
After the entry period Wahl will select 5 finalists, and each will win $500 for themselves, and $500 for their charity. In addition, they'll receive a Wahl Lithium Ion Stainless Steel Trimmer and a starter kit of Wahl's new Beard Care line. Things get really exciting in mid-July when public votes help determine which finalist wins the Grand Prize of $20,000 for themselves and $5,000 for their charity.
For more information about the Wahl 'Benevolent Beards' Contest, or for facial hair tips and tools visit WahlUSA.com or follow @WahlGrooming on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Celebrating its 103rd anniversary, Wahl continues to help men look and feel their best with innovative products manufactured to define and elevate the men's grooming category. The company set the standard with the first-ever practical electric hair clipper in 1919, and later strengthened its leadership with the world's first battery-powered facial hair trimmer. Wahl crosses its centennial milestone by introducing a complete line of personal care products including a beard oil, shampoo, and body wash. It's this continued commitment to excellence that has solidified Wahl's place as the world's go-to brand for men's grooming solutions. For more information, visit WahlUSA.com.
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Marysville Police warn of catalytic converter thefts, gives tips to help deter
Published: Jun. 25, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
MARYSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Marysville Police have warned residents that catalytic converters have been stolen from businesses in the area and has given tips to help owners deter thefts.
Since the start of June, the Marysville Police Department says at least two businesses have reported catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles on their properties.
To keep catalytic converters safely in place, MPD gave the following tips to deter thieves:
- Know if your car is a likely target - Hybrids, SUVs and trucks have valuable or easily removable catalytic converters. Owners should etch their license plate number or VIN onto the converter which could help alert a scrap dealer the metal was stolen and make it easier to identify the owner.
- Park in well-lit areas close to public entrances - Cars should be regularly moved or parked in a closed garage.
- Install an anti-theft device.
- Install motion-sensitive lights and cameras in parking areas.
- Paint the catalytic converter to deter buyers.
MPD reminded residents if they see something, they should say something and call it at 785-562-2343.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/06/25/marysville-police-warn-catalytic-converter-thefts-gives-tips-help-deter/ | 2022-06-25T20:23:47Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Well, it’s raining in North Texas, there’s no doubt about that as flooding is widespread around the region due to showers and storms Sunday night into Monday.
So, the key to being safe and remaining weather aware is simply just knowing what’s happening and what the difference is between a Flood Watch, Advisory and Flas Flood Warning. The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth shared the differences between the three to help out the public:
“It’s been a while so let’s review our flood products. Flood watches are issued when heavy rain is in the forecast and is expected to result in flooding. They’re often issued for a large area. Flood advisories are issued for typical or common flooding of urban areas, low-lying zones, and other poor drainage locations as heavy rain is falling. This kind of minor flooding can still be life-threatening if someone makes a bad decision. Flash flood warnings are issued when flooding is becoming life-threatening. It means there’s a rapid rise of swift-moving water. You may need to take action to move to higher ground if a flash flood warning is issued for your area. Likewise, never drive into flooded roads. Turn around; don’t drown.”
NWS Fort Worth/Dallas
When there’s water in the roadways there’s a simple rule to always follow, turn around don’t drown. However, there may be more to it than just that simple rule; here’s what NWS Fort Worth says about flood safety:
“Here are some flood safety tips for the coming days. Remember to never drive through flooded roads or past barricades. Avoid low- lying and flood-prone areas! Remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
NWS Fort Worth/Dallas | https://cw33.com/news/local/whats-the-difference-between-a-flood-watch-advisory-flash-flood-warning-plus-flood-safety-tips-from-nws-fort-worth/ | 2022-08-22T15:54:55Z |
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Okta investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
OKTA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Okta during the relevant time frame, you have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules
(AP) - A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S. created a confusing patchwork of rules for passengers as they navigate airports and transit systems.
The ruling gives airports, mass transit systems, airlines and ride-hailing services the option to keep mask rules or ditch them entirely, resulting in rules that vary by city and mode of transportation.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York, for instance, could ditch masks at their departing airport and on the plane, but would have to put them back on once they get off their flight in New York.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recently extended the mandate until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant of the coronavirus now responsible for the vast majority of U.S. cases. But the court decision put the mandate on hold.
Here’s a look at how U.S. transportation centers and providers are responding:
AIRLINES
Major airlines were some of the first to update their rules after the court decision. United, Southwest, American, Alaska, Delta and JetBlue announced that effective immediately, masks would no longer be required on domestic flights.
“While this means that our employees are no longer required to wear a mask – and no longer have to enforce a mask requirement for most of the flying public – they will be able to wear masks if they choose to do so, as the CDC continues to strongly recommend wearing a mask on public transit,” United Airlines said.
The Association of Flight Attendants, the nation’s largest union of cabin crews, has recently taken a neutral position on masks because its members are divided about the issue. On Monday, the union’s president appealed for calm on planes and in airports.
Alaska Airlines said some passengers who were banned for violating the mask policy will remain banned.
AIRPORTS
Airports weren’t as fast to do away with masks, with several expressing uncertainty about the ruling and taking a wait-and-see approach.
But others, including the two main airports in Houston, did away with mask requirements soon after the Transportation Security Administration said it would no longer enforce the mandate. Los Angeles International, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International also eliminated their mask requirements. San Francisco International Airport said it was waiting for further guidance from TSA.
New York City airports have so far left masks in place, with the exception of Newark Liberty International Airport, which is located across the Hudson River in New Jersey where masks are now optional.
TRAINS AND BUSES
In New York, Metropolitan Transportation Authority communications director Tim Minton said the system was keeping masks mandatory on the subway, buses and commuter rail lines, as they have been since early in the pandemic.
But the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the New York area’s major airports as well as buses and trains, appeared to have been caught off guard by Monday’s ruling.
A spokesperson at first said an order to wear masks “remains in effect as we continue to consult with the state public health authorities.” The agency later issued a news release saying masks are required at New York facilities, but are optional at New Jersey facilities. Masks remain required on Port Authority buses and trains operating between the two states.
The transit agency serving Philadelphia and its suburbs has announced masks will no longer be required on its subways, buses and trains or in its stations and concourses.
The regional train system serving the Washington, D.C., area said Monday masks will be optional for its customers and employees going forward.
Southern California’s five-county Metrolink passenger rail system is also no longer requiring people to wear face coverings. However, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Los Angeles city Department of Transportation continue to have website advisories stating face masks are required.
Amtrak also said it was making masks optional.
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RIDE-SHARING
The ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber announced on their websites Tuesday that masks will now be optional while riding or driving.
“We know that everyone has different comfort levels, and anyone who wants to continue wearing a mask is encouraged to do so. As always, drivers or riders can decline to accept or cancel any ride they don’t wish to take,” Lyft said.
Both companies are no longer requiring people to sit in the back seat but Uber said “to give drivers space, we ask that riders only use the front seat if it’s required because of the size of their group.”
Airports weren’t as fast to do away with masks, with several expressing uncertainty about the ruling and taking a wait-and-see approach.
But others, including the two main airports in Houston, did away with mask requirements soon after the Transportation Security Administration said it would no longer enforce the mandate. Los Angeles International, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International also eliminated their mask requirements. San Francisco International Airport said it was waiting for further guidance from TSA.
New York City airports have so far left masks in place, with the exception of Newark Liberty International Airport, which is located across the Hudson River in New Jersey where masks are now optional.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/19/court-ruling-creates-mishmash-transportation-mask-rules-2/ | 2022-04-19T20:58:35Z |
Jackets to open district in Greenville
Published: Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - The Denison Yellow Jackets went 2-1 in non-district play as they roll into the games that matter the most.
The Jackets will start on the road against the Greenville Lions after a tremendous win at home against Kennedale to give them some momentum heading into this one.
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Sarasota Police Department names Interim Chief Troche as permanent chief
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s official! City Manager Marlon Brown has appointed Rex Troche to serve as Sarasota’s next chief of police.
Troche, who began his career with the Sarasota Police Department in 2002, has served as the interim chief since August 2021.
He will be Sarasota’s 13th police chief and the first Hispanic chief.
He will be officially sworn in during a ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, at SPD Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane. The ceremony is planned to be streamed live on the City of Sarasota and Sarasota Police Department Facebook pages.
“Interim Chief Troche has essentially been interviewing for the job every day for the past eight months, and during that time, as well as throughout his career with our organization, he has demonstrated he possesses the qualities of the kind of chief our community needs and desires,” Brown said. “It’s my pleasure to appoint someone who has risen through the ranks of our organization to this position, and I know he will do an excellent job representing Sarasota.”
Troche has served in all four agency divisions (Patrol, Professional Standards, Criminal Investigations, and Support Services) as either an officer or supervisor. He was promoted to the ranks of sergeant in 2013, lieutenant in 2017 and captain in 2020. He was appointed deputy chief in 2021.
“Chief Troche understands that in times of crisis, we aren’t judged solely by how many crimes are brought to justice -- we are also judged by our commitment to this great city and the constitution that we’ve sworn to defend and to the values that we’ve pledged to protect. This is why, as we continue to promote from within, our city presently boasts a record low in most crime statistics,” said Mayor Erik Arroyo. “Rex Troche’s impressive record of leadership, professionalism and community involvement are a great asset to the department and to our citizens. We are truly blessed to have a servant of his caliber among us.”
Troche earned a master’s degree in emergency management from Saint Leo University. He is a member of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA), Hispanic American Police Commanders Officers Association (HAPCOA), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Last year, he graduated from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), a leadership program hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum.
Chief Troche has been married to his wife Kelly for over 23 years, and they have three daughters.
Copyright 2022 WWSB. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/28/sarasota-police-department-names-interim-chief-troche-permanent-chief/ | 2022-04-28T21:10:08Z |
Biden-backed Schrader ousted in Oregon primary
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Seven-term U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader has been ousted in a Democratic primary in Oregon by progressive challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner.
The vote count in the state’s 5th Congressional District was significantly delayed due to ballots with blurry bar codes in Oregon’s third-largest being rejected by vote-counting machines. Workers in Clackamas County had to transfer votes by hand to fresh ballots so they could be tallied.
McLeod-Skinner had the backing of the local Democratic parties in all four counties covered by the redrawn 5th Congressional District seat. She had urged stronger action to combat climate change and complained that Schrader was too conservative.
McLeod-Skinner will face Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer in November. Chavez-DeRemer is the former mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon. She has said she will support businesses and police and address “the crisis on our southern border.”
Schrader, a moderate, had the support of President Joe Biden, who made the congressman his first endorsement of the year. Schrader has voted against some of Biden’s priorities, including a money-saving plan to let Medicare negotiate the price it pays for prescription drugs.
Schrader has faced mounting criticism from progressive Democrats. A year ago, he was one of only two members of his party to vote against a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill because, among several reasons, he did not support including an increase to the minimum wage.
The newly-drawn 5th District stretched from the Portland-area southeast into rural communities in the central part of the state. While Democrats have held the seat since 1997, there are concerns by some in the party that a more progressive candidate would face a tougher time getting elected in the region after it was changed following redistricting. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-idaho/2022/05/27/biden-backed-schrader-ousted-in-oregon-primary-2/ | 2022-05-27T17:26:54Z |
ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia has again secured AAA ratings with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies: FitchRatings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings.
Of the states that issue general obligation bonds, only nine currently meet this standard.
Georgia’s upcoming sale of general obligation bonds will fund $754 million in capital projects and, if interest rates permit, also refund outstanding bonds to achieve debt service savings on a portion of the state’s outstanding debt. The majority of the bond proceeds will fund K-12 education, higher education, public safety and economic development projects. The Peach State's AAA ratings will enable the state to sell its bonds at the lowest possible interest costs when it takes bids for those bonds on June 22. The credit rating agencies’ individual ratings, which are AAA, Aaa, and AAA, respectively, are the highest ratings possible, and indicative of sound fiscal management.
"Securing the highest possible state bond ratings for yet another year is the result of decades of conservative state leadership and our balanced approach to protect both lives and livelihoods throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," Kemp said in a news release. "By keeping our state open for business, we have brought in record levels of jobs and investments all throughout the state. Our approach – which continues to include working closely with the General Assembly – allowed us to pass both budgetary and legislative measures that cut taxes and put money back into the pockets of our citizens, put parents, students, and teachers first, invest in our work force, support Georgia’s thriving economy, strengthen public safety, and create innovative solutions to our healthcare challenges.
"These decisions have resulted in a record-low state unemployment rate and record-high job and investment growth. Today's news further underscores that the Peach State remains the best place to live, work and raise a family."
Fitch, Moody’s, and S&P cited the strength of Georgia’s economy with a positive employment trend, fully funding the state’s rainy day fund, a balanced approach to primary revenue sources, and consistent funding of obligations as factors contributing to AAA ratings.
Reports from the bond rating services included:
FitchRatings: “Georgia's 'AAA' Issuer Default Rating reflects the state's proven willingness and ability to maintain fiscal balance and a broad-based, growth-oriented economy that supports solid revenue growth over time. … Growth in population and jobs has outpaced the nation over several decades, driving steady economic gains and providing a solid foundation for future growth. … Georgia’s long-term liability burden is low, and overall debt management is conservative. The state issues bonds regularly for capital needs and principal amortization is rapid. Georgia fully funds its actuarially determined contributions for pensions supporting a modest net pension liability burden. … The state is well-positioned to deal with economic downturns with exceptionally strong gap-closing ability …”
Moody’s Investors Service: “The Aaa issuer rating reflects the state’s large and diverse economy, population and employment growth that outpaces the nation, solid reserves and liquidity, strong fiscal governance and low direct leverage from debt, pension and OPEB liabilities. Very strong revenue performance year-to-date in Fiscal 2022 will fund the state’s recently enacted tax cuts – including a gas tax holiday, one-time rebates and permanent cuts to income tax rates – with limited impact on financial reserves. … The outlook is stable as the state will likely maintain its solid reserves and continue outpacing the nation in economic growth while long-term leverage will not significantly change in coming years.”
S&P Global Ratings: “Georgia’s ‘AAA’ long-term rating is supported by our view of its overall strong credit fundamentals, including its large and diverse economic base that has benefited from sustained population growth and ongoing economic development efforts that have attracted considerable investment. … Georgia’s rating is also supported by our view of a strong governmental framework that supports its ability [to] control its expenditures and manage its liquidity.
"Georgia has demonstrated responsive financial management that has enabled timely adjustments to general fund appropriations and has yielded resilient budgetary performance and quick rebuilding of reserve balances in its revenue shortfall reserve. … The stable outlook incorporates our expectation that Georgia will maintain its strong financial position and will preserve balances in its RSR at or near its statutory maximum in the near term. … We consider Georgia’s financial management practices strong, which indicates practices are well-embedded and likely sustainable. … The state’s debt burden is low-to-moderate, and it should remain so despite future debt plans and the potential for additional borrowings over the near- to medium-term." | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/georgia-secures-aaa-bond-rating-for-2022/article_07afff46-eb38-11ec-b7a0-078d269f6fa1.html | 2022-06-13T18:12:02Z |
Partnership with Care.com Offers Top Shoppers Backup Care When They Need it Most
Cart Star Shoppers Will Have Access to Additional Rewards Including Cash Back on Gas and Car Maintenance with Partners Upside and CarAdvise
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced the introduction of Cart Star, a new shopper rewards program that will invite shoppers to get recognized for their hard work on the platform.
The Cart Star program will offer impactful incentives via three tiers: Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Cart. Every qualifying shopper in the Cart Star program will receive tailored rewards and offerings through third-party partners as well as directly within the Instacart platform.
"Shoppers are an important part of the Instacart community, helping us invite the world to share love through food," said Tom Maguire, Vice President of Operations & Care at Instacart. "They balance empathy and efficiency with communication and problem-solving, and we're thrilled to unveil our Cart Star program to recognize top shoppers with impactful incentives that help them stand out to their customers, improve their access to earnings, and reach their personal goals."
To qualify for Cart Star, shoppers will accumulate points based on the number of orders they fulfill, earning 10 points per customer order they shop or deliver. Gold Cart shoppers will have earned 200 points, Platinum Cart will have earned 1,000 points, and Diamond Cart will have earned 2,000 points within the same three-month qualifying period. Shoppers must also maintain a 4.7 average customer rating to have access to the program.
"Our new Cart Star program was developed to celebrate and recognize top shoppers, delivering unique offerings and in-app functionality to enhance their shopper experience," said John Adams, Vice President of Shopper & Fulfillment Product at Instacart. "These new updates will reward top shoppers by increasing their access to batches and giving them more opportunities to earn. We look forward to continuing to build on each of our commitments to deliver an even better app experience for shoppers in the future."
To support shoppers on the platform, Instacart is partnering with additional rewards providers, including Care.com to help shoppers with Backup Care for their loved ones when it's needed. Diamond Cart shoppers will have access to two days of Backup Care per quarter, for the cost of $1 per hour or $10 per day. If a shopper has unexpected caregiving needs for a child, senior, or pet, they can use Care.com for Backup Care.
"Instacart shoppers go above and beyond to serve their customers and communities with empathy, kindness, and dependability," said Ralph Bershefsky, Vice President, Client Services at Care for Business. "We know that in addition to the support they give to customers in their local communities, shoppers often have caregiving responsibilities at home, and we are excited to partner with Instacart to lend an extra helping hand when they may need it."
Shoppers at all levels of the Cart Star program will have access to cash back on gas and car maintenance discounts via partnerships with Upside and CarAdvise, respectively. With Upside, Gold Cart shoppers can receive up to 29 cents per gallon cash back at thousands of participating gas stations nationwide, while Platinum and Diamond Cart shoppers can receive up to 33 cents per gallon cash back. In addition to already discounted prices, Instacart's partnership with CarAdvise gives Gold Cart shoppers an extra 25% off an oil change, and Platinum and Diamond Cart shoppers an extra 50% off an oil change.
Instacart is also delivering enhanced in-app functionality for shoppers at various levels of the Cart Star program to help them increase their access to earnings and batches on the platform. Platinum and Diamond Cart shoppers will receive recognition in the Instacart app, indicating to customers when their shopper has achieved this status along with helpful information like number of orders shopped and how long the shopper has been on the platform. In testing, customers who saw a top shopper badge on their shopper's profile were more likely to leave a higher rating and higher tip for their shopper.
In addition, Diamond Cart shoppers who are within close range of a store's location, as shown by a highlighted area in the Shopper app, will get priority access to batches. They will also get exclusive early access to batches with the ability to accept batches before stores open.
The Cart Star program was developed as a result of shopper feedback, and is focused on Instacart's commitment of recognition and rewards for the best of the bunch. This announcement is the fourth and final in Instacart's multi-month rollout of new commitments to the shopper community, following support while you shop and beyond in March, ingredients to earn on your terms in April, and a community built on best intent in May.
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 800 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 70,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of busy people and families to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for more than 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders for customers on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com/.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Group, Inc. ("ADG"), the largest veterinary dermatology specialty business in the U.S., today announced that Dr. Julia Miller has joined ADG's Kentucky practice at its new facility, Animal Dermatology Clinic – Louisville.
Prior to joining ADG, Dr. Miller was the Assistant Clinical Professor in Dermatology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her veterinary medicine degree as well as completed her dermatology residency at Cornell and achieved diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2019. Dr. Miller was honored with the New York State Veterinary Conference Speaker of the Year in 2018, the Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award in 2021 and has contributed significantly to published research in the fields of veterinary dermatology and equine medicine.
"I'm excited to return to clinical practice and work with the ADG team," said Dr. Miller, "With my love for both companion animal and equine medicine, Louisville is the ideal place for me to make a difference in the health and quality of life of my patients."
Dr. Miller's addition coincides with the grand opening of ADG's new practice location for Animal Dermatology Clinic – Louisville, a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art veterinary specialty facility dedicated to the advanced practice of veterinary dermatology and the management of acute and chronic skin and ear conditions in dogs, cats and horses. The Louisville practice serves as one of the leading centers for clinical practice and education in the area.
Steve Mrha, ADG's Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Miller to our new Louisville facility, joining Drs. Joya Griffin, Katie Lake Robertson and Jeff Tinsley. This team exemplifies our commitment to building a center of dermatology excellence that supports the needs of clients and referring veterinarians in Kentucky and the surrounding markets as well as providing a solid foundation to help train the next generation of veterinary dermatology specialists."
About Animal Dermatology Group
Animal Dermatology Group is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 50 veterinarians supporting more than 40 primary and satellite locations where its specialists are actively involved in providing clinical care, research and academic training. For more information, please visit www.animaldermatology.com.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France hit a two-run homer into the left-field bullpen in the third inning, George Kirby pitched six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Saturday to open a doubleheader.
France’s homer came with two outs against starter Jaime Barria (1-2) and erased a one-run lead that came from Mickey Moniak’s second-inning RBI single.
The go-ahead blast, which was France’s 300th hit with the Mariners, came one day after he had a tying single in the ninth during a 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Angels.
France has 14 homers on the season.
“That I was able to pull a hanging slider just shows that I was on time for a fastball,” France said. “That is the biggest key. If I can get on-time for a fastball, I’m going to be in a good spot, and I feel like I’m getting there again.”
Barria, making his first start of the season, went 4 2/3 innings while allowing three hits, two earned runs and four walks with three strikeouts.
He was pulled after 76 pitches in favor of right-hander Mike Mayers after loading the bases with back to back walks in the fifth. Mayers retired Eugenio Suarez on a pop-out to end the threat.
“I love what I saw,” Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said. “Mike was able to come in and get him out of the fifth, but for him to go that far and for those two guys to get the load on this game, it really helps us for Game 2.”
Kirby (3-3) pitched well after a bumpy second inning, allowing six hits, one earned run and no walks with eight strikeouts. Saturday’s outing was the third time this season Kirby has pitched at least six innings and allowed no walks.
The six-inning outing was Kirby’s second win since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on July 23. The Mariners optioned Kirby to Tacoma on July 9 to limit the rookie’s workload.
“He’s looked great,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “After we shut him down and gave him a little breather, he has come back and has thrown very well. The velo is still there, the secondary stuff is there, and he has looked strong. That is exactly what we need out of him going forward.”
Andres Munoz struck out three in relief, and Erik Swanson pitched the ninth for his third save.
ROSTER MOVES
Mariners LHP Brennan Bernardino was added to the roster as the Mariners’ 27th man. Bernardino made his major league debut for the Mariners on July 31 at Houston after being signed earlier this year out of the Mexican League.
RHP Oliver Ortega was the 27th man for the Angels.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mariners: OF Mitch Haniger (ankle) was back in the clubhouse before the first game on Saturday and could be activated in time for Game 2. Haniger has been out since April 30 with a high right ankle sprain.
Angels: INF David Fletcher (foot) will play in Saturday’s nightcap after sitting out the past two games with a foot injury.
UP NEXT
Mariners: RHP Chris Flexen (7-8, 3.73) will pitch the second game for Seattle. Flexen allowed three hits and two earned runs against the Astros in his last start on July 30.
Angels: LHP Reid Detmers (3-3, 3.63) is on the mound for the Angels in the nightcap. Detmers allowed just three hits and one earned run over seven innings on July 31 against Texas.
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Register for the World Standards Week Event on May 19, 2022
NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its spring 2022 World Standards Week (WSW) series of events, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will host a Legal Issues Forum on the theme, Forensic Standards and Conformity Assessment. The forum will take place on May 19 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. A virtual attendance option is also available. REGISTER HERE.
The Legal Issues Forum will address the unique interplay between forensic standards, conformity assessment, and the law. The event will kick off with a keynote address by Judge Pamela King, District Court Judge, Minnesota's 3rd Judicial District. The Hon. Pamela King is currently on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and a member of the Academy Standards Board. She was previously a Commissioner on the National Commission on Forensic Sciences, Federal Advisory Commission.
Two panels will engage legal, forensic, and accreditation professionals, focused on two issues:
Panel One: How Performance Can Be Assessed Against Forensic Standards – The Lab Perspective
- This panel of forensic science experts will discuss how performance can be assessed against forensic standards from the lab perspective. The experts will explore both the history and current state of forensic standards as well as the real-world impact of accreditation on the field.
- Moderated by Dr. Mary McKiel, ANSI Board Vice Chair and Standards Consultant with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences – Academy Standards Board, panelists will include: Linda Jackson, Director, Virginia Department of Forensic Sciences; Scott Oulton, Associate Deputy Assistant Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Office of Forensic Sciences; Brad Putnam, Senior Director of Accreditation, Forensics, ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB); and Peter Stout, President and CEO, Houston Forensic Science Center, LLC.
Panel Two: How This Plays Out in the Courtroom
- This panel of legal experts will address the role of forensic standards in the administration of justice, the forensic standards currently used in the courtroom, and the profound impact these standards (and the evidence to which they apply) can have on the outcome of cases in our judicial system.
- Moderated by Pamela Sale, Vice President, Forensics at ANAB, panelists will include: Sarah Chu, Senior Advisor on Forensic Science Policy, Innocence Project; Ted Hunt, Special Counsel - Science and Technology Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Terri Rosenblatt, Chief of Post-Conviction Justice Unit, Manhattan District Attorney's Office; and Raymond Valerio, Assistant District Attorney and Director of Forensic Sciences, Office of the Queens County District Attorney.
The agenda and registration details are available at www.ansi.org/wsweek.
World Standards Week is an annual gathering that brings together ANSI members and private- and public-sector stakeholders from across the standards and conformity assessment communities to engage on priority issues and celebrate standardization achievements.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.
The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - In the face of armed conflicts the world over, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Hun Sen, speaks on behalf of a nation that has risen from the ashes of unspeakable strife: "Cambodia weeps for the multitudes who are suffering. We cannot choose war to end war. We must remain steadfast in our efforts to grow and to strive for a better future."
"A better future dwells in a healthy environment. Climate change is at the heart of the only battle that must be fought and won" says Say Samal, Minister of the Environment for Cambodia. Nation-building and the fight against global warming are arduous tasks and they must advance in tandem. "Cambodia has tilled a soil darkened with the blood of countless innocents to become an economic flag bearer in Southeast Asia. In peace we have found prosperity and in prosperity we have found the resolve to tackle climate change, the one foe that threatens us all."
Cambodia reached "lower middle-income" status in 2015 and in spite of slowdowns brought about by the pandemic, the nation is on track to reach "middle-income" status in the coming decade. Average annual growth exceeded 7 percent between 1998 and 2019 and as economic recovery from the pandemic gets underway, Cambodia expects to soon regain its status as one of the more rapidly growing economies on the planet. The World Bank notes that "Cambodia has made considerable strides in improving maternal and child health, early childhood development, and primary education in rural areas." These strides are built on peace and on sound economic planning – the foundations of sustainable growth.
The pandemic has reminded us of the need to be more resilient, and how increasingly fragile our environment is to become without stewardship. The global health challenge is immense, and it will continue to affect growth for some time, but few have been heard to say that it is insurmountable. "A vibrant and sustainable economy is the cornerstone upon which we will continue to build and to strive for a healthy environment" says Minister Samal. "More than 70 percent of main household earners in Cambodia have weathered the storm and have remained employed. This number will rise as we recover and as we pursue the nation-building that will contribute to our efforts to save the one place we call home."
Cambodia has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent of business-as-usual levels by 2030, and to work to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. "A concerted campaign against the ravages of climate change has the potential to increase Cambodia's GDP by nearly 3 percent annually and to create nearly half a million green jobs by the middle of the century" says Minister Samal. "Climate change is not an imaginary enemy. This is the one fight that must and will bring us together."
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Unity 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 Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 6, 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) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (4) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 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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Enhancements include easy-order options, convenient pickup and delivery, and refreshed packaging, as well as the introduction of Subway to the ezCater marketplace
MILFORD, Conn., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As more businesses are calling employees back to the office, they're finding a simple perk can smooth the transition: free meals. In fact, 93% of leaders report that more employees show up to the office on days when the company provides free food.
With more people returning to the workplace and get togethers on the rise, Subway®, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, is serving up a redesigned catering program, complete with new easy-order menu choices, convenient delivery and pick-up options, and improved packaging to make feeding a crowd simple.
"Over the last year, we've continued to see an increased demand for pickup and delivery orders overall, alongside larger catering orders spurred by a return to in-office operations and increased gatherings," said Trevor Haynes, president of Subway North America. "As demand for catering continues to grow, Subway is the ideal choice with refreshed options and craveable, signature sandwiches that travel well, are easy to serve and accessible from virtually anywhere."
Refreshing the Subway Catering Program
The refreshed catering program enables guests to enjoy the same convenience and affordability as in-restaurant dining, with plenty of new and familiar flavorful menu items to launch a feeding frenzy. Elevated catering offerings include:
- "Easy Order" options: In addition to the continued offering of customized orders, guests can enjoy a simplified and convenient ordering process, thanks to new pre-selected platters and lunch box options, gallon-size beverages, toppings trays and condiment packets.
- Pickup and delivery: With thousands of Subway restaurants in neighborhoods across the country, guests can easily place catering orders for delivery or pickup, no matter the size or type of event.
- Upgraded packaging: Guests can flip open new cardboard boxes and — with health and safety top of mind — enjoy dining with single-serve and pre-wrapped food packaging. Lunch box options, toppings trays, gallon-size beverages and tote bags also feature a refreshed design.
"The enhancements to our catering program reflect a wealth of research, improve upon the guest experience with a simplified ordering process and reduced wait time for pickup or delivery, and have a positive impact on our franchisees' bottom line, with most orders representing incremental sales," said Jenn Saunders-Haynes, director of catering at Subway.
Introducing Subway to ezCater
In addition to refreshing the entire catering program, Subway is also making its debut as one of the largest catering providers on the ezCater marketplace, one of the leading nationwide providers of corporate food solutions. Through ezCater, organizations can easily centralize food orders and fulfill everything from daily employee meals to company-wide meetings and events. ezCater's expansive network means easier access for professionals to Subway's turnkey catering solutions as well as expanded reach for franchisees who will have the opportunity to cater for new guests in their area.
"Subway is a fan favorite in the workplace," said Mike O'Hanlon, chief customer care & operations officer at ezCater. "As food for work becomes an increasingly important employee perk, we're thrilled to help power the relaunch of Subway's catering program. Now companies nationwide can bring Subway catering into their workplace and make the most of their lunch break."
Subway's catering relaunch is part of the brand's ongoing transformation journey to improve across all aspects of the brand, including the guest experience in restaurant and online as well as introducing new and craveable signature menu items and ingredients. To learn more about Subway's enhanced catering experience or to place an order, visit Subway.com, the Subway app or ezCater.com.
About Subway® Restaurants
As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries in more than 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees – a network that includes more than 20,000 dedicated entrepreneurs and small business owners – who are committed to delivering the best guest experience possible in their local communities.
Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2022 Subway IP LLC
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) today announced that it anticipates that the resale registration statement on Form S-3, previously filed by NextEra Energy Partners with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") on April 15, 2022 (the "resale registration statement"), will be declared effective by the Commission on or about June 7, 2022. The registration statement will register the resale of NextEra Energy Partners' common units issuable upon conversion of its previously issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2024 (the "notes"). The notes were originally sold on June 17, 2021. At the same time, a registration rights agreement was entered into between NextEra Energy Partners and the initial purchaser of the notes, which required the filing of the resale registration statement.
In order for a holder or beneficial owner of the notes to be named as a selling securityholder and to have its common units included in the resale registration statement at the time of effectiveness, the holder or beneficial owner must complete and deliver a selling securityholder notice and questionnaire, on or before May 23, 2022, to:
NextEra Energy Partners, LP
700 Universe Boulevard
Juno Beach, FL 33408
Attention: Corporate Secretary
Phone: 561-694-4700
Fax: 561-691-7702
The selling securityholder notice and questionnaire, and further information, may be obtained from NextEra Energy Partners as specified above.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
NextEra Energy Partners, LP
NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). NextEra Energy Partners acquires, manages and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy Partners owns interests in geographically diverse wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S. as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas and Pennsylvania. For more information about NextEra Energy Partners, please visit: www.NextEraEnergyPartners.com.
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No. 6 KOHLER Generators Ford and Driver Brad Keselowski race under Wisconsin hero's name
KOHLER, Wis., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOHLER Generators and RFK Racing honor fallen Army Specialist Bert E. Hoyer at this year's Coca-Cola 600 Memorial Day weekend race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Driver Brad Keselowski will don SPC Hoyer's name on the windshield of the KOHLER Generators No. 6 Ford Mustang, in remembrance of the former Wisconsin native who gave his life in active-duty service in 2004.
"It is humbling to honor Bert's service and the sacrifice he gave to his country," says Kyle Brandemuhl, President – Kohler Residential and Power Products. "We are proud to help tell his story and enable a Wisconsin community to continue cherishing his legacy of bravery and selflessness."
Hoyer, a former resident of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, enlisted in the Army Reserves as a means to pay for college, but soon discovered his passion for serving in the Reserves and talked about re-enlisting. "He was proud of what he was doing, and he knew why he was doing it," Larry Hoyer said of his son. Hoyer had exchanged letters and e-mails with sixth-grade students in Ellsworth and was a semester away from graduating with a degree in wildlife management and forestry when he left for a tour in Iraq. Hoyer was killed March 10, 2004 at the age of 23 when an explosive hit his convoy in Baqubah, Iraq.
"We're honored to carry the name of Bert Hoyer on our Kohler Generators Ford Mustang this weekend," said Brad Keselowski. "No other sport pauses to recognize Memorial Day the way NASCAR does each year, which makes me even more proud to be part of it. Our team is poised for a good showing at our longest race of the year, and we look forward to representing Hoyer's friends and family in an honorable fashion this week."
KOHLER Generators, a leader in whole-home backup generators and a division of Kohler Co., partnered with RFK Racing as an anchor sponsor on the No. 6 Ford with driver Brad Keselowski, announced in February of this year. Kohler Generators is paired with NASCAR Champion Keselowski for 14 primary events throughout the highly anticipated 2022 campaign, including the Daytona 500 (Feb. 20), and other marquee events including the All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway (May 22), the Coca-Cola 600 (May 29), the Bristol Night Race (Sept. 17), and the season finale in Phoenix (Nov. 6). Kohler will continue to serve as an associate partner in all non-primary events. To learn more about Kohler Generator's partnership with RFK Racing, please visit kohlergenerators.com.
About KOHLER Power
A global force in power solutions since 1920, KOHLER Power manufactures complete power systems, including engines, generators (portable, marine, residential, commercial and industrial), automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energy-management applications all around the world. The business is committed to reliable, leading edge power-generation products, as well as comprehensive after-sale support. Visit KohlerPower.com.
About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 40,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf course recently hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, please visit kohlercompany.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Production Services, Inc. ("PPS"), founded in 1987, has attracted a meaningful new investment from Arena Investors, LP, Riveria Investment Group, and their affiliates. The partnership allows PPS and its wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Traffic Control, to add to its suite of services for the film and television industry. The company supplies its customers with highly trained and skilled experts that handle a range of required regulatory and municipal permit coordination and services, including traffic and safety planning, design and staffing services.
This partnership provides PPS with the capital and expertise to act on the opportunity to fulfill the demand produced by the extraordinary growth in streaming service content, and the demand coming from the film and television industry. The investment allows PPS to pursue numerous organic growth opportunities from existing customers in its existing California market and new content production hotspots around the United States. The partnership will allow PPS to acquire and develop new technology, equipment and resources to enhance the company's coverage and maintain the first-class service our customers have come to rely upon.
Eric Nichols, President and CEO of PPS noted the firm is "extremely pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Arena Investors and Riveria. This alliance will allow PPS to extend its considerable range of on location filming expertise, products, and services to a greater number of filming professionals, in a greater number of places."
Daniel Zwirn, CEO and CIO of Arena Investors stated, "The team at PPS has demonstrated a tremendous level of professionalism and has an excellent market reputation; its commitment to customers is among the best we have ever seen. As a direct result of its success to date, Arena has been pursuing a partnership with PPS and are now excited to announce this partnership. We will support the existing senior management team and employees and are looking forward to the future including developing new business lines, making software and technology enhancements and opening new markets."
About Pacific Production Services
PPS is the largest and most reputable film permitting agency in Los Angeles. We pride ourselves on our ability to simplify the permitting process while saving our clients time and money. The heart of our service is consultation: our coordinators get to know the needs of a project and can advise on budgets, timelines, and locations that fit a client's unique needs. Our clients include COLA and LMGI award winning location managers and location teams. We have worked on films, TV shows, commercials, music videos, and photo shoots that have gone on to win critic and audience awards around the globe. PPS has been a Gold Level sponsor of the COLAs since the beginning in 1995 and a Gold Level sponsor of the LMGIs since its inception in 2014. PPS also supports the Motion Picture Officers Association (MPOA). When it comes to film permits and traffic control expertise, PPS' quality of service is unmatched.
About Arena Investors
Arena is an institutional asset manager founded in partnership with The Westaim Corporation (TSXV: WED). With $3.6 billion of invested and committed assets under management as of August 1, 2022, and a team of over 100 employees in offices globally, Arena provides creative solutions for those seeking capital in special situations. The firm brings individuals with decades of experience, a track record of comfort with complexity, the ability to deliver within time constraints, and the flexibility to engage in transactions that cannot be addressed by banks and other conventional financial institutions. See www.arenaco.com for more information.
About Riveria Investment Group
Riveria Investment Group, headquartered in New York, NY, is a growth focused private equity firm that acquires and invests in middle-market companies based in the United States. Riveria primarily focuses on growing companies with a history of positive operating cash-flows and seeks transactions that present unique investment opportunities in industries experiencing significant growth. Riveria's private equity efforts emphasize growth and value-added strategies to generate strong returns. Riveria actively engages in the operations of portfolio companies by collaborating with management and implementing executive operating partners to grow its investments.
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DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. ("NXRT" or the "Company") (NYSE: NXRT) announced today Dr. Carol Swain was appointed to the Board of Directors effective August 2, 2022.
Dr. Carol Swain, an award-winning political scientist and former tenured professor at Princeton and Vanderbilt Universities, is a Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation and an educational advisor for American Cornerstone Institute. She has served on the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the 1776 Commission. Additionally, Dr. Swain is the author or editor of 11 books. Dr. Swain is an entrepreneur, and her businesses include Carol Swain Enterprises, L.L.C. and Unity Training Solutions, L.L.C., which offers an alternative to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training. She holds five degrees including a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.S.L. from Yale.
"We are delighted that Dr. Swain will be serving as an independent director in support of NexPoint Residential Trust," said Matthew McGraner, Chief Investment Officer, NexPoint Real Estate Advisors. "Dr. Swain's experience as both an accomplished business leader and scholar will be beneficial to the Company as we seek to further execute against our long-term business objectives."
About NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.
NexPoint Residential Trust is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NXRT," primarily focused on acquiring, owning, and operating well-located middle-income multifamily properties with "value-add" potential in large cities and suburban submarkets of large cities, primarily in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. NXRT is externally advised by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors, L.P., an affiliate of NexPoint Advisors, L.P., an SEC-registered investment advisor, which has extensive real estate experience. More information about the Company is available at nxrt.nexpoint.com.
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Mike Geller
Prosek Partners for NexPoint
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Royals select 10 new players, six are pitchers
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The 2022 MLB Draft is now concluded so let’s look at the Royals latest draft picks.
The Royals drafted three high schoolers, a two player and six pitchers:
11th Round, 325th pick, David Sandlin, (Oklahoma)
12th Round, 355th pick, Jack Pineda, (Baylor)
13th Round, 385th pick, Ryan Ramsey, (Maryland)
14th Round, 415th pick, Bean Sears, (Houston)
15th Round, 445th pick, Javier Vaz, (Vanderbilt)
16th Round, 475th pick, Cooper McKeehan, (BYU)
17th Round, 505th pick, Chazz Martinez, (Oklahoma)
18th Round, 535th pick, Milo Rushford, (Walden Grove High School, AZ)
19th Round, 565th pick, Tommy Szczepanski, (Garber High School, Michigan)
20th Round, 595th pick, Austin Charles, (Stockdale High School, California)
Pineda is a SS, Vaz is a OF, Rushford is a OF, and Charles is a two way player.
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A new award-winning VR experience presented every month at Suite 650
AUSTIN, Texas, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderspaces, presenters of immersive art in Austin since July 2020, announces the launch of a monthly Virtual Reality (VR) Film Series at Suite 650, a new multipurpose production space and creative studio located on Hwy 183. Wonderspaces will present a celebrated VR film for one weekend a month, starting with award-winning film Gloomy Eyes by Fernando Maldonaldo and Jorge Tereso on June 25 and 26th.
"Every year, artists create extraordinary VR films that reach only the people who can afford to spend hundreds on festival badges or special hardware," said Jason Shin, Wonderspaces' President. "We're excited to partner with these talented artists and the team at Suite 650 to make these films accessible to the broadest possible audience."
Tickets for Gloomy Eyes will be on sale starting Monday, June 6 at noon and will be available at https://austin.wonderspaces.com/tickets. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for children under 13, with 50% off for Wonderspaces members. Each visit runs for approximately 50 minutes and showtimes start on the hour from 12pm - 7pm on select Saturdays and Sundays. New tickets will be released monthly.
Images from the Wonderspaces VR Film Series at Suite 650.
Dates past October to be announced
Jun 25-26, 2022 Gloomy Eyes by Fernando Maldonado and Jorge Tereso
Jul 23-24, 2022 Madrid Noir by James Castillo
Aug 27-28, 2022 Ayahuasca: Kosmik Journey by Jan Kounen / Shigeto: Hovering
by Conor Grebel and 79Ancestors
Sep 24-25, 2022 Traveling While Black by Roger Ross Williams
Oct 22-23, 2022 Spheres by Eliza McNitt
Gloomy Eyes, directed by Fernand Maldonado and Jorge Tereso, produced by Atlas V, and narrated by Colin Farrell, tells the story of a zombie boy named Gloomy in a 360-degree animated world that has fallen into darkness. This immersive film won SXSW's Virtual Cinema Jury Award in 2019.
The experience is broken into three parts and runs for 50 minutes. Image.
Madrid Noir follows a young woman as she uncovers the secrets of her estranged and deceased uncle by reliving the summers she spent with him as a child.
This 45 min narrative-driven mystery premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and earned recognition at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals. Image.
This weekend we are presenting a pairing of otherworldly VR short films.
Shigeto: Hovering is a transcendent tale of life-giving water brought to a dying planet. Constructed largely from physical elements digitally-scanned in nature, the vivid audiovisual collaboration with Shigeto offers an extraterrestrial virtual world built from terrestrial artifacts. The project's director, Conor Grebel, creates stunningly original visual effects by combining both modern digital and traditional analog techniques, often using nature or chemical reactions as his main subject. The collaboration was created for a music compilation LP called Territories — an audiovisual concept album curated by the 79 Ancestors label. Image.
Director Jan Kounen created this 17-minute film based on his experiences with Ayahuasca in the Amazon. The film invites participants to follow a Shaman through Ayahuasca's psychedelic and spiritual effects. Image.
Directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams and produced by Emmy Award-winning Felix & Paul Studios, this documentary-style virtual reality film immerses the viewer in the long history of restriction of movement for Black Americans and Confronting the way we understand and talk about race in America. Image.
Spheres by Eliza McNitt
This three chapter interactive virtual reality journey from Writer/Director Eliza McNitt and Executive Producers Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel uncovers the hidden songs of the cosmos. Space is not silent. It is full of sounds. We look to the stars to find our place in the Universe, but for the first time we listen to its music. This acclaimed experience premiered at Sundance and received the Grand Prize in VR at the Venice Film Festival. Image.
Location for VR Film Series
2500 Hwy 183 S, Suite 650
Austin, TX 78744
Based in Los Angeles, Wonderspaces has been presenting extraordinary and accessible art to new audiences through ticketed shows since 2017 and currently operates shows year-round in Scottsdale, Philadelphia, and Austin.
Over 200k people have experienced Wonderspaces' 28k square foot show at 1205 Sheldon Cove in NE Austin, which runs year-round and features an evolving lineup of immersive and interactive art.
To learn more, visit wonderspaces.com, @wonderspaces or @wonderspacesaustin on social media, or contact Marketing and Communications Manager Julia Ottenberg at julia.ottenberg@wonderspaces.com.
Suite 650 is a multipurpose production space and creative studio based in Austin, Texas. A home for multidisciplinary creatives to conceptualize, collaborate and explore filmmaking, photography, music, design, performance art, and more. Suite 650 is a workspace and a space to celebrate projects of many shapes and sizes. Suite 650 offers malleable production space, camera and lighting equipment, and a variety of auxiliary creative services.
Suite 650 is located at 2500 Hwy 183 S, Austin, TX 78744. For more information, visit https://ste650.com or @suite650 on social media. Image.
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3 missing kids found dead in Texas pond
CASS COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) - Three young children’s bodies were recovered from a private pond after they were reported missing in Cass County, Texas.
Officials say 9-year-old Zi’ariel Oliver, 8-year-old Amiyah Hughes and 5-year-old Temari Oliver were reported missing at around 10 p.m. Friday night, KSLA reports.
Multiple agencies responded to the search, including the Texas Parks and Wildlife, Cass County Sheriff’s Office and volunteer firefighters. The agencies received reports around 2 a.m. Saturday of three young children located in a private pond near Highway 77.
“We located items of clothing around a pond and in a pond. So, we centered the search around that small body of water, and with the use of divers, we were able to recover three victims at approximately 2 a.m. this morning,” Texas Game Warden Shawn Hervey said.
All three juvenile victims’ bodies were recovered from the pond, which is on a neighboring property to their home. The bodies have been sent for autopsies.
Authorities have not confirmed if all three girls are related.
The circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
“This is not an everyday occurrence, but it does happen,” Hervey said.
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PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a convenient shower accessory for scrubbing and massaging the back," said an inventor, from Richmond, Va., "so I invented MY BACK WASHER. My design would eliminate the need to struggle or ask for assistance when washing the back."
The invention provides a hands-free way to clean, scrub, massage and exfoliate the back. In doing so, it reduces stress and strain. It also enhances comfort and convenience and it could help to relieve tension and sore muscles. The invention features a durable design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households, elderly individuals, individuals with disabilities, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RKH-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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Which wedding thank-you cards are the best?
Planning a wedding is a big challenge, and thank-you cards are often overlooked. The purpose of a wedding thank-you card is to leave the guests and gift-givers a personalized card that tells them how much their involvement in your big day meant. It’s also a great way to leave a little piece of the wedding in their hands and hearts forever.
Etsy has become very popular, due to the amazing custom designs their sellers offer. The TavernCreative Wedding Photo thank-you card wins out against stiff competition due to just how customizable their cards are. Buyers can choose everything from the font to the envelope color to wax seals and so on. On top of that, they have amazing customer service and lightning-fast global shipping.
What to know before you buy a wedding thank-you card
The style of your wedding should match the card aesthetic
When choosing a wedding thank-you card, the aesthetic should match the tone of the wedding. A small wedding in an outdoor setting clashes with a card with gold-and-silver highlights. Likewise, a postcard design would seem out of place for a fancy wedding with lavish arrangements.
Lighter colors like white or pink are universally good options, and photo-based cards have risen in popularity. The important thing is that the cards should remind the receiver of your personality, as well the wedding itself without feeling out of place.
Everyone who came gets a thank-you card
Many people ask who exactly is supposed to receive a thank-you card. The answer is everyone. People giving gifts should receive a card promptly after giving the gift, but even guests who did not provide gifts should receive a card — especially since they could send gifts later. Anyone who played a role in making your wedding just a little more special should receive a thank-you card, no exceptions.
Electronic vs. paper
Nowadays, electronic cards are rising in popularity, especially as the world shifts toward a more eco-conscious mindset. There is nothing wrong with electronic thank-you cards, and many online sellers will happily send you electronic copies of the cards. You can then write a message on each card and send them via email.
Paper cards might feel more personal to some people, and it is more conventional to use paper. However, both electronic and paper cards are acceptable; it just depends on your preferences and how your guests feel.
What to look for in quality wedding thank-you cards
Personalization options
Wedding thank-you cards typically come with many personalization options.
- Font type: A lot of people are gravitating towards cursive headers, but there are tons of great font options out there.
- Using a photo(s) is another great way to spice up a card and keep the memory of the wedding alive.
- Choosing the envelope color can keep the card more in sync with the wedding aesthetic.
- Garnishings like wax seals and twine can make the card feel fancier.
- Greetings, names and salutations allow you to customize the text on the card and make it seem more personal.
Quantity
Adding up the costs when having a wedding can cause some stress, so it’s great to be able to buy cards in bulk in order to save some money. Most online retailers allow you to buy thank-you cards in larger quantities. Sometimes you can choose exactly how many you want, while at other times, you can only buy them in specific quantities. Many Etsy stores even offer discounts to people if they buy “x” amount of cards.
Trustworthy seller
You want the people helping you make your wedding the best day of your life to have your best interests at heart. The sellers and vendors in charge of making your wedding cards should be willing to communicate with you about how to get them just right. Good reviews, good customer service and a willingness to amend the cards if needed will make the experience more pleasant and ensure they come out just how you want them.
How much you can expect to spend on wedding thank-you cards
Wedding thank-you card costs vary greatly. It depends on the number of guests receiving the cards, as well as where you get them from. Expect to pay between $30-$500.
Wedding thank-you cards FAQ
What if someone gets me multiple gifts?
A. If one guest gives you multiple gifts — especially at different times — you should give them a card for each gift. So, if one guest gives you a gift before the wedding and one on the day of the wedding, you should write them two thank-you cards, one for each gift.
What should I write in a wedding thank-you card?
A. Make the card personal. If they got you a gift, talk about how you appreciate it and how it will improve your life. Try to also talk about their involvement in the wedding and make them feel appreciated. It can be short and sweet, but make sure it is personal.
What’s the best wedding thank-you card to buy?
Top wedding thank-you card
TavernCreative Wedding Photo thank-you card
What you need to know: A photo-based wedding thank-you card that allows for total customization including envelope color, font, wax seals, quantity and more.
What you’ll love: This is a handcrafted card with complete personalization options. Choose how you want every detail of the card to look. The customer service and shipping times are amazing, even for international orders.
What you should consider: This might not be budget-friendly enough for some people, despite being relatively affordable.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top wedding thank-you card for the money
VNS Creations 100 Wedding thank-you cards with Envelopes & Stickers
What you need to know: This is a thank-you card with a minimalist greenery design and a large blank space to write or stick a wedding photo.
What you’ll love: One pack of 100 cards costs less than $30. The simplistic design is suitable for most weddings, and the large blank space allows you to personalize each card.
What you should consider: There are no personalization options when it comes to the front of the card.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
thepaperedwedding Printable OR Printed Picture Thank You Postcards
What you need to know: This is a postcard-design wedding thank-you card that features your favorite wedding photo with customizable salutations and names.
What you’ll love: A simple design that features any wedding photo you want. The back of the card is postcard-style, but leaves room for an extra photo and/or some text. Cheaper than many of the other options.
What you should consider: Some people may prefer a more traditional card design.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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MONTRÉAL, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) announced today that, effective October 1, 2022, François Boulanger, currently Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the position of President and Chief Operating Officer; and Steve Perron, currently Senior Vice-President and Corporate Controller, will assume the position of Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.
"The appointments of François and Steve to these new roles reflect their deep understanding of CGI's business and the IT services industry," said George D. Schindler, President and Chief Executive Officer.
In his new role, François Boulanger will oversee CGI's operations in Canada, U.S. Commercial and State Government, Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence, and Global IP Solutions. Jean-Michel Baticle, President and Chief Operating Officer, will continue to oversee CGI's operations in Western and Southern Europe; Northwest and Central-East Europe; Finland, Poland, and Baltics; and Spain, Italy, and Latin America. All operations in Scandinavia and Central Europe, UK and Australia, and US Federal will continue to report to George Schindler. CGI's Investor Relations function will also now report directly to George Schindler.
François Boulanger has nearly 35 years of experience in the IT and professional services industry. He joined CGI 24 years ago, and held a number of senior leadership roles before being named Chief Financial Officer in 2014.
"François is a well-regarded leader with a successful track record guiding teams around the world on a wide range of business and operational excellence strategies," added George Schindler. "His global perspective on CGI's business and the industry will further strengthen our capacity to accelerate Build and Buy profitable growth in North America and by leveraging our innovative global delivery expertise in regions worldwide."
Steve Perron has 30 years of experience in the IT and professional services industry. He joined CGI 23 years ago, and held a number of senior finance roles, before being named corporate controller in 2019. He will join the CGI Executive Committee and report directly to George Schindler.
"At CGI, financial strength is a core value—and Steve is a consummate ambassador and driver of our commitment to delivering strong, consistent financial performance for the benefit of our shareholders, clients, and employees," noted George Schindler. "As CFO, we look forward to his expanded contribution leading our global financial teams to help deliver superior returns."
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 84,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2021 reported revenue is C$12.13 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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CALABASAS, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InnovateMR is thrilled to announce the appointment of renowned market research leader Kristin Luck to the Board of Directors. She will join the team as InnovateMR's resident industry advisor, driving forward the company's core mission of faster high-quality answers.
"I could not be more excited about Kristin's appointment and what her extensive expertise can bring to the InnovateMR team. Her deep experience in the market research industry, coupled with her trailblazing focus on diversity and cutting-edge product development are simply unparalleled," InnovateMR CEO, Lisa Wilding-Brown, said. "With Kristin's sage guidance and support from CIVC Partners, we are well-positioned to continue our company's exponential growth and innovation."
Kristin Luck is a serial marketing technology and services entrepreneur with three private equity backed exits. She is known for building innovative technology-led companies that scale quickly through non-traditional sales and marketing techniques. She began her career as the co-founder of OTX, an online research business that was named the fastest growing research firm in the world in 2002 and 2003 ($0-$30M in three years) and was subsequently acquired by Zlenick Media Group and Pilot Group in 2005, and again by Ipsos in 2010. She then founded Forefront Consulting Group; a research technology firm that was acquired by Decipher. Decipher was acquired by FocusVision/Thompson Street Advisors in 2014 after seven consecutive years of double- and triple-digit growth. FocusVision was acquired by EQT and merged with Confirmit in 2021 to become Forsta, where she sits on the Board of Directors. Forsta was then acquired in March 2022 by Press Ganey.
"It's a tremendous honor to join InnovateMR's Board of Directors with industry forerunners that are so future focused. I look forward to working closely with the board and the team at InnovateMR to co-create the next generation of research products and services," Kristin said.
In addition, she is currently President and Founder at Women in Research (WIRe), serves as President of ESOMAR, is Founder and Advisor at Scalehouse consulting, and sits on various other boards including InsightsNow, Rival Group, mTab, and The Nature Conservancy.
InnovateMR is a fiercely independent sampling and ResTech company that delivers faster answers from business and consumer audiences utilizing technologies to support agile research. As industry pioneers, InnovateMR connects organizations with targeted audiences around the world and develops forward-thinking products to support informed, data-driven strategies, and identify growth opportunities.
InnovateMR's newest award-winning product collection, the Vision Suite™, offers researchers a comprehensive collection of next generation products designed to execute against all aspects of the research process including survey design, sample procurement, field management, fraud mitigation and reporting. Our proprietary platform delivers results faster without sacrificing quality.
Contact: info@innovatemr.com
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Supreme Court rules Biden can end ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 9:26 AM CDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico.
The justices’ 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden suspended the program on his first day in office in January 2021. But lower courts ordered it reinstated in response to a lawsuit from Republican-led Texas and Missouri. The current administration has sent far fewer people back to Mexico than did the Trump administration.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that SkillsetGroup is No. 3,325 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"The pandemic and resulting economic turmoil created challenges for us and our clients," said SkillsetGroup founder and CEO Clint Armstrong. "With the attrition of workers across the globe, our mission of creating a culture of retention never resonated more with our clients. As companies experienced supply chain issues, lockdowns, and economic turmoil, we continued to grow by stabilizing employers' workforces."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
SkillsetGroup over the last year has expanded IT operations in Texas, added to its sales staff across the US, hired dozens of recruiters to service the company's many new clients and even opened a Ventura County branch office. Also in 2022, SkillsetGroup launched its owned-and-operated foundation, SkillsetGives. The nonprofit nearly doubled its investment in its first fundraiser, a golf tournament, putting it on a self-sustaining path to help build thriving communities and end homelessness.
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- Revenue of $2.0 billion, up 4% year-over-year
- Market Share on an LTM basis increased approximately 50 bps to 4.6% compared to prior year
- National deployment of a significant set of new features to the Compass platform giving Compass agents an end-to-end workflow tool targeted for the end of the third quarter
- GAAP net loss increased from $7 million to $101 million year-over-year on higher expenses related to strategic business initiatives, non-cash stock compensation, depreciation and amortization as well as restructuring costs
- Company announces new cost reduction program with approximately $320 million in target run rate savings
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass, Inc. (NYSE: COMP), a leading tech-enabled real estate brokerage, today announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2022.
"Compass continued to grow revenue in the second quarter despite extremely challenging market conditions. This performance highlights the strength of our agents and our commitment to enabling their success through superior technology and other programs", said Robert Reffkin, Chief Executive Officer of Compass. "Importantly, we expect to have our end-to-end technology platform fully deployed by the end of the quarter. This is a major milestone in our approximately $900 million investment in software over the years to benefit our agents. Once deployed, we believe our leading edge technology will allow our agents to further raise the bar on client engagement and complete all of their critical work in one seamless environment."
Reffkin added, "Given the challenges the real estate market has faced so far this year and the likelihood that this difficult environment will continue for the foreseeable future, we are announcing a significant cost reduction program. We have line of sight into each area that will drive these savings to our expenses, which we believe will enable us to be free cash flow positive in 2023. We expect to complete all targeted cost reductions by the end of this calendar year."
2Q22 Financial Highlights:
- Revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to a second quarter record of $2.0 billion as transactions increased 2%.
- GAAP Net Loss attributable to Compass, Inc. was $101 million, compared to a loss of $7 million in 2Q21. The net loss includes non-cash stock based compensation expenses of $59 million, depreciation and amortization of $25 million, and restructuring charges due to the cost saving actions announced on June 14th of $19 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA1 was $4 million, compared to $71 million in 2Q21.
- Cash and cash equivalents: As of the end of the second quarter, the Company had $431 million in cash and cash equivalents and $318 million of availability under its $350 million revolver.
2Q22 Operational Highlights:
- Platform: The Compass technology and services platform contributed to year-over-year Total Transactions growth of 2%, while Gross Transaction Value2 ("GTV") remained relatively flat, driven by a 2% decline in the Average Transaction Value.
- National market share: Increased to 4.6% over the last twelve months ("LTM") up from 4.1% LTM in 2Q21. Note these national market share numbers are calculated using revised average (mean) sales prices published by the National Association of Realtors ("NAR"), see footnote3 and the section entitled 2Q22 National Market Share Update below for more information.
- Agents: Average Number of Principal Agents was 12,979, an increase of 405 from 1Q22.
- Transactions: Compass agents closed a record 66,846 Total Transactions, up 2% year-over-year, compared to a 10% decline in transactions for the residential real estate market4.
- Gross Transaction Value ("GTV"): GTV of $76.8 billion remained relatively flat year-over-year.
- Markets: In 2Q22, Compass focused on growth within current markets and remained at 71 markets at the end of the quarter.
- Entire Transaction: By the end of September, Compass agents across the country will be able to facilitate their real estate transactions -- including offers, forms and e-signatures -- on the Compass platform without needing to use third-party real estate software.
Additional information can be found in the Company's 2Q22 Business Update and Supplementary Information Presentation on the Investor Relations section of the Compass website at https://investors.compass.com.
Outlook
3Q22 Outlook:
- Revenue of $1.4 to $1.5 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA of $(85) to $(60) million
FY22 Outlook:
- Revenue of $6.15 to $6.45 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA of $(225) to $(150) million
Long-Term Targets:
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 10%
- Free Cash Flow Margin of at least 8-9%5
We have not reconciled our guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP Net Loss because certain expenses excluded from GAAP Net Loss when calculating Adjusted EBITDA cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted at this time. Additionally, we have not reconciled our guidance for Free Cash Flow Margin because the components of free cash flow cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted at this time. Accordingly, reconciliations are not available without unreasonable effort.
Conference Call Information
Management will conduct a conference call to discuss the second quarter results as well as outlook at 4:30 p.m. ET on August 15, 2022. The conference call will be accessible via the Internet on the Compass Investor Relations website https://investors.compass.com. You can also access the audio webcast via the following link: Compass Inc. 2Q22 Earnings Conference Call.
An audio recording of the conference call will be available for replay shortly after the call's completion. To access the replay, visit the Events and Presentations section on the Compass Investor Relations website at https://investors.compass.com.
2Q22 National Market Share Update:
- On July 21, 2022, NAR restated monthly average (mean) sales prices of existing homes from January 2020 through June 2022 to reflect their change in methodology to better account for outliers of high priced homes, noting that the monthly average (mean) sales prices are NAR's best estimates and given the outliers, they are less reliable. This resulted in higher monthly average (mean) sales prices of existing homes than what was reported prior and increases in total market GTV than what was reported prior. The table below shows our national market share under the prior methodology and updated methodology for all the periods NAR provided.
- Given NAR's cautionary language regarding the reliability of its average (mean) sale price data, we are assessing whether we will continue to rely on and use NAR's average (mean) sale price data in calculating our national market share given NAR's expansive view of the U.S. real estate market and now an improved methodology. Alternatively, we may explore other data reporting options in calculating our national market share and position in the market or may decide to discontinue reporting our national market share altogether.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are statements other than statements of historical facts, and statements in the future tense. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future performance, including expected financial results for the third quarter and full year of 2022, plans for our cost reduction program, long-term financial targets, and our expectations for operational achievements. Forward-looking statements are based upon various estimates and assumptions, as well as information known to us as of the date of this press release, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: general macroeconomic conditions in the U.S. and globally (e.g., inflation), geopolitical events (e.g., conflict in Ukraine), the health of the U.S. real estate industry, and risks generally incident to the ownership of residential real estate, including seasonal and cyclical trends (e.g., increases in mortgage interest rates, continued limited inventory, slowed consumer demand, reduced home affordability and declines in price appreciation and home prices); our ability to continuously innovate, improve and expand our platform; our ability to attract new agents and retain current agents or increase agents' utilization of our platform; our ability to expand our brokerage and adjacent services businesses; our ability to offer additional adjacent services; our ability to grow revenue from adjacent services at our anticipated rate; our ability to achieve expected benefits from our mortgage business and our joint venture, OriginPoint; our rapid growth and rate of growth; our net losses and ability to achieve or sustain profitability in the future; any future impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business; our ability to compete successfully in the markets in which we operate; the effect of monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies; any decreases in our gross commission income or the percentage of commissions that we collect; fluctuation of our quarterly results and other operating metrics; our ability to successfully complete acquisitions and integrate target companies; the effect of the claims, lawsuits, government investigations and other proceedings that we are subject to from time to time; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; and other general market, political, economic, and business conditions. Additionally, these forward-looking statements, particularly our expected financial results and long-term financial targets, involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those related to any future impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary pressure on our clients' spending decisions. Significant variation from the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements could cause our actual results to vary, and the impact could be significant. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied or such uncertainties could cause adverse effects on our results. Reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance.
More information about factors that could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and prospects, or that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements is included under the captions "Risk Factors", "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which are available on the Investor Relations page of our website at https://investors.compass.com/ and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. All information in this release speaks as of August 15, 2022. All forward-looking statements contained herein are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with GAAP, we present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures, in this press release. We use Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin in conjunction with GAAP measures as part of our overall assessment of our performance, including the preparation of our annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies and to communicate with our board of directors concerning our financial performance. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin are also helpful to investors, analysts and other interested parties because they can assist in providing a more consistent and comparable overview of our operations across our historical financial periods. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin have limitations as analytical tools, therefore you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin alongside other financial performance measures, including net loss attributable to Compass, Inc., operating cash flows and our other GAAP measures. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments reflected in this press release. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin should not be construed to imply that our future results will be unaffected by the types of items excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow margin are not presented in accordance with GAAP and the use of these terms varies from others in our industry.
Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures have been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release and investors are encouraged to review these reconciliations.
About Compass
Compass, a Fortune 500 company, is the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in New York City, the technology-enabled brokerage provides an end-to-end platform that empowers its residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform includes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer relationship management, marketing, client service, brokerage services and other critical functionality, all custom-built for the real estate industry. Compass agents utilize the platform to grow their business, save time and manage their business more effectively. For more information on how Compass empowers real estate agents, one of the largest groups of small business owners in the country, please visit www.Compass.com.
1 A reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures can be found within the financial statement tables included within this press release.
2 Gross Transaction Value is the sum of all closing sale prices for homes transacted by agents on the Compass platform (excluding rental transactions). We include the value of a single transaction twice when our agents serve both the home buyer and home seller in the transaction.
3 On July 21, 2022, NAR restated monthly average (mean) sales prices of existing homes from January 2020 through June 2022 to reflect their change in methodology to better account for outliers of high priced homes, noting that the monthly average (mean) sales prices are NAR's best estimates and given the outliers, they are less reliable. This resulted in higher monthly average (mean) sales prices of existing homes than what was reported prior and increases in total market GTV than what was reported prior. We have provided a detailed table at the end of the press release that compares our market share under both methodologies going back to 2020.
4 We calculate Total Transactions by taking the sum of all transactions closed on the Compass platform in which our agent represents the buyer or seller in the purchase or sale of a home (excluding rental transactions). We include a single transaction twice when one or more Compass agents represent both the buyer and seller in any given transaction. The 10% decline is based on NAR data as of June 2022.
5 Free cash flow represents cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures.
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WNBA star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final season
(AP) - Seattle Storm star and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird announced Thursday the 2022 season will be her last playing in the WNBA.
The announcement by Bird, 41, ended any speculation about her future; she had acknowledged in February when she re-signed with Seattle that this would likely be her final season. She strongly considered retirement after last season before choosing to return for a 19th season as a player.
Bird’s announcement came a day before Seattle’s game at Connecticut. The Storm will close out their road trip on Sunday in New York, about 30 miles from where Bird grew up in Syosset, New York.
“As the season has gone, like I said, I pretty much knew, and then once I saw the schedule, and then once I started packing for this trip a little bit, I was like, ‘Oh, this is gonna be my last time playing in New York. My last time playing in front of my family and friends.’ And so that’s why the timing of this is what it is,” Bird said in a video posted by the Storm on social media.
“I just really felt strongly about announcing my retirement, saying it was my last year so I can share that with my family and my friends, all the people in New York who have watched me growing up so they can come and see me play for the last time in my home state. So I’m excited about that. It’s also bittersweet.”
Bird is a four-time WNBA champion, 12-time All-Star and the oldest player in the league. She has spent her entire WNBA career with Seattle since becoming the No. 1 draft pick in 2002 following her storied college career at UConn. This season is her 21st associated with the franchise although just her 19th playing after missing two seasons because of injuries.
Her resume is the envy of anyone in professional sports, let alone basketball. National Championships at UConn in 2000 and 2002. WNBA titles with Seattle in 2004, 2008, 2018 and 2020, the last coming inside the WNBA “bubble” in Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bird hoisted five additional titles playing overseas in the EuroLeague. Last year, she added a fifth Olympic gold in Tokyo to go along with the ones the United States earned in 2004 in Athens, 2008 in Beijing, 2012 in London and 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
Bird was the AP national player of the year her final season at UConn. She is a five-time all-WNBA first-team selection, the league’s all-time leader in assists and the only player to appear in more than 500 games in league history.
She has been honored on every list imaginable as one of best and most influential players in the history of the league. And she’s the standard by which other point guards are judged.
Bird turns 42 in October and was on the cusp of stepping away a year ago, and when the Storm were eliminated by the Phoenix Mercury in the playoffs, fans chanted “One more year! One more year!” as she did an on-court televised interview.
Those cheers were egged on by Phoenix’s longtime star Diana Taurasi, Bird’s former college teammate at UConn and part of all five of those Olympic gold-medal runs.
In the end, the fans — and Taurasi — got what they wanted. Bird came back, for exactly one more year.
“Sue Bird is Storm basketball,” her WNBA team tweeted moments after Bird made her decision known. “Every moment, every memory has one constant. No. 10. It’s time for the final chapter.”
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Amid High Energy Prices and Environmental Concerns, 64% of Voters, including 65% of Democrats, Believe Increased Production Can Help the World Address Climate Change
PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide poll conducted by Democratic polling firm Impact Research reveals that most Americans view natural gas as an affordable and reliable alternative to coal that will help address climate change and support increasing natural gas production. The survey was commissioned by EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT), the largest producer of natural gas in the United States. It also found that, after hearing about natural gas's benefits, strong majorities of both parties are in favor of building new natural gas pipeline infrastructure to support increased production.
"Americans are recognizing the tremendous impact natural gas can make in our efforts to provide the world with energy security, lower energy prices and inflation and address climate change," said Toby Z. Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer of EQT. "These poll results demonstrate that Americans want more natural gas production and support the infrastructure needed to make it a reality."
The nationwide poll of registered voters found that a bipartisan majority of Americans support expanding natural gas infrastructure to reduce emissions as part of a larger, steady energy transition. Additional key findings include:
American voters favor a steady energy transition
- 65% of Americans, 67% of younger Democrats and 60% of Independents favor a steady transition to cleaner energy sources using any option currently available to keep energy affordable and reliable, even if they aren't completely renewable
- 64% of voters, including 61% of Independents and a majority of Democrats, want to see natural gas used more as a source of energy, ranking only slightly behind renewables, like solar and wind
Increased natural gas production is broadly supported by American voters
- Nearly 70% of all voters support increasing natural gas production, including 60% of Democrats and 67% of Independents
Natural gas can help reduce emissions
- 65% of Democrats and 64% of all voters believe increased production of natural gas can help the world address climate change by reducing emissions
Americans see the need for increased infrastructure
- Understanding the benefits of natural gas and that a lack of infrastructure is an obstacle to increasing natural gas production, 73% of voters, including 70% of Independents and 67% of Democrats, support building new natural gas pipelines in the United States
Voters across party lines say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports an increase in natural gas production
- By a 33-point margin, voters say they are more likely to support a political candidate who supports increasing the production of natural gas, including by a 19-point margin among Democrats and a 31-point margin among Independents.
The nationwide online poll was conducted by Impact Research of 1,057 registered voters, with an additional oversample of 578 Democrats between June 2 – June 8, 2022. The margin of error for the main sample is +/- 3 and +/- 3.4 for the overall Democratic sample.
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About EQT
EQT Corporation is a leading independent natural gas production company with operations focused in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica Shales in the Appalachian Basin. We are dedicated to responsibly developing our world-class asset base and being the operator of choice for our stakeholders. By leveraging a culture that prioritizes operational efficiency, technology and sustainability, we seek to continuously improve the way we produce environmentally responsible, reliable and low-cost energy. We have a longstanding commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and communities, and to the reduction of our overall environmental footprint. Our values are evident in the way we operate and in how we interact each day – trust, teamwork, heart, and evolution are at the center of all we do. To learn more, visit eqt.com.
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Narcotics found, 1 person arrested in Topeka drug bust
1 arrested in lake Shawnee area
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 8:02 AM CDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The DEA responded to an incident involving narcotics early Thursday morning in the Lake Shawnee area.
Authorities were called to the 3100 block of SE Pisces Ave. around 6 a.m.
DEA officials on scene tell 13 NEWS they found drugs inside a home in that area and have arrested one person.
They also encourage residents to report any drug activity that they suspect by calling the local authorities or by reporting it on the DEA website.
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"Gilmore Girls" actor Scott Patterson says a Season 3 scene left him feeling "uncomfortable" and "pissed off" because he felt he was being objectified.
Patterson, who played Luke Danes, talked about one episode in particular in which two characters talk about his butt.
"I didn't feel comfortable doing it, and it pissed me off," he said on the latest episode of "I Am All In," his podcast where he discusses the hit show.
The scene in question was from the "Gilmore Girls" episode "Keg! Max!" from April 2003. Patterson said the script called for Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her co-worker Sookie St. James (Melissa McCarthy) to discuss Luke's butt.
"I realized it wasn't OK, and it didn't make me feel comfortable at all. It made me feel really embarrassed, actually. It is infuriating to be treated that way — it is infuriating — because you're being treated like an object," Patterson said.
He added that they shot multiple takes.
"It's disturbing, and it's disgusting, and I had to endure that through that entire scene and many takes," he said. "It was all about the butt, the butt, the butt, the butt. When we weren't filming, we were sitting down — people were still talking about the butt, the butt, the butt. It was the most disturbing time I have ever spent on that set, and I couldn't wait for that day to be over."
Patterson said in retrospect he wishes he had spoken up about how he felt at the time.
"It's as disgusting for women to objectify men as it is for men to objectify women, and it's as harmful," he added. "Just because it was 2003 doesn't mean it was OK. It's never OK, and I didn't feel comfortable doing it, and it pissed me off. And I never said anything, so I was angry at myself for never saying anything. But I had this job, and I didn't want to make waves."
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DENVER, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Offen Petroleum ("Offen"), announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the wholesale division of G&S Oil Products, headquartered in Centennial, CO ("G&S"). Offen is a leading independent distributor of motor fuels, propane, and lubricants, and offers petroleum logistics services in 40 U.S. states. The acquisition continues to strengthen Offen's ability to distribute major oil company branded motor fuel to independent retailers.
G&S has been owned and operated by the Sussman family for over 50 years. G&S is a full-service wholesale and retail marketer of branded motor fuels under the Conoco, Phillips 66, Sinclair, and Shell brands as well as a supplier of unbranded fuels, with a footprint covering the greater Front Range of Colorado. In addition to providing wholesale motor fuel services to third-party retailers, G&S has developed a reputation of operational excellence in their own network of gas stations and convenience stores. After the transaction, G&S will continue to operate their portfolio of convenience stores and automotive service centers.
"We've had a long relationship with Bill Gallagher, and we knew that if we were going to sell our wholesale business, Offen would be the best partner for not only our wholesale customers, but also for our company operated stores, who will be a fuel customer of Offen's," stated Meyer Sussman, Founder and President of G&S. "The Offen team has a reputation of providing the highest level of customer care and they have a full breadth of resources that will benefit our customers."
This acquisition will add 40 new customers that operate gas stations under the Conoco, Phillips, and Sinclair brands along with five un-branded motor fuel customers. The addition of G&S's customers deepens Offen's operations in Colorado, further enhances Offen's position as one of the leading fuel distributors in the United States and grows Offen's commitment to the branded dealer business.
"Meyer and Jeff Sussman and their team of dedicated, long-term employees, are long-standing, highly respected operators in the motor fuel/convenience retail industry, and I am very honored that the Sussman's are entrusting Offen to carry on their legacy of providing superior service to their customers," said Bill Gallagher, Offen's CEO. "This is a very special opportunity for us to be able to acquire such a high-quality portfolio of customers."
About Offen Petroleum
Headquartered in Commerce City, CO, Offen is a growing distributor of motor fuels, propane, and lubricants that dedicates itself to serving its customers with the highest level of service. In addition to organic growth, Offen is a leading acquiror of companies in this consolidating marketplace. Offen distributes over 2.2 billion gallons of motor fuel annually and will serve customers throughout 40 United States. In addition to branded and unbranded motor fuels, Offen sells propane, and lubricant products and solutions for the commercial, industrial, and passenger car segments, as well as diesel exhaust fluids used in emission controls. Offen is a portfolio company of Court Square Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm with $7 billion of assets under management. More information on Offen can be found at www.offenpetro.com.
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They Might Be Giants singer-guitarist injured in NYC crash
NEW YORK (AP) — They Might Be Giants singer-guitarist John Flansburgh was seriously injured in a car crash this week while being driven home from the alternative rock band’s first gig on a pandemic-delayed tour, prompting the postponement of shows at least until late August.
Meanwhile, the driver of the car that police said instigated the wreck was awaiting arraignment Friday after being arrested on drunken driving and other charges.
The collision happened early Thursday in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood.
Writing from a hospital bed, Flansburgh told fans he was taking a car service home from Wednesday’s show at Manhattan’s Bowery Ballroom when the car was T-boned, flipped onto its side, and started smelling of motor oil and smoke.
According to police, the driver who was arrested ran a red light, jumped a curb and plowed into the gate of a housing complex, hitting two cars along the way.
It’s not immediately clear whether the 26-year-old driver has an attorney who can comment on the charges, and no telephone number could immediately be found for his Bronx home.
Everyone in all three cars were taken to hospitals, police said. Flansburgh, 62, wrote that he suffered seven broken ribs, some of them fractured in multiple places.
Formed in the early 1980s by Flansburgh and John Linnell, They Might Be Giants rose to fame with clever, catchy songs and a not-afraid-to-be-geeky persona. Known for tunes including “Birdhouse in Your Soul,” “Boss of Me” and a version of the quirky 1953 tune “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” the duo went platinum with the 1990 album “Flood.” The new tour is a belated celebration of the disc’s 30th anniversary.
“It was so wonderful to finally be back up on stage and playing for all of you again,” Lindell wrote to fans in a message announcing that the remaining June dates are postponed. The band hopes to resume the tour Aug. 30 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, he said.
Flansburgh wrote that even as he sat in a CT scanner shortly after the accident, he was thinking about how to get back on the road.
“Someday we will rock again — and for me, that day couldn’t come soon enough,” he wrote. But for now, “I will be watching reruns of ‘Sex in the City’ until I am strong enough to reach the remote.
“Wish me luck,” he added. “I’m going to need it.”
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Associated Press writer Michael Hill contributed from Albany, New York.
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LONDON and HINGHAM, Mass. and WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPEN Health, a global provider of scientific communications and market access services, announced that it signed a binding agreement to acquire The CM Group, a leading US domestic medical communications platform from NaviMed Capital ("NaviMed"). The partnership between OPEN Health and The CM Group expands the platform's global reach and portfolio of best-in-class scientific solutions for the pharma and biotech industry.
Daniel Leonard, CEO of The CM Group, said, "We are thrilled to join OPEN Health and continue the journey of being a strategic partner to pharma and biotech customers. With new colleagues and capabilities to utilize, we now have the ingredients to offer an even better suite of integrated solutions to our clients." In addition, he commented, "I would like to thank NaviMed Capital for their partnership in helping The CM Group develop and execute its vision to strengthen its core competencies while expanding into new services and technologies."
NaviMed's Dr. Bijan Salehizadeh, Co-Founder and Managing Director, and Ryan Ross, Principal, commented, "Our journey with The CM Group began with a strong foundation, which enabled acquisitions and expansions that further entrenched its market position across US scientific communications. We believe that OPEN Health is an ideal partner to lead the company's next growth phase as a global scientific leader, and we are excited about the company's bright future."
"The CM Group provides us with a significant scientific communication offering within the US domestic marketplace. Our clients are global and need providers who understand not only the increasing complexity of the science, but also the ever-changing global and local landscapes," said OPEN Health CEO, Rob Barker.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
OPEN Health brings together deep scientific knowledge, global understanding, and broad specialist expertise to support our clients in improving health outcomes and patient wellbeing. We are united as one flexible organization, harnessing the power of the collective to solve complex challenges. For more information on OPEN Health, please visit www.openhealthgroup.com.
Grounded in science—and powered by the patient voice—The CM Group is an integrated healthcare agency of innovative and imaginative subject-matter experts dedicated to providing scientific and commercialization strategies and services to the life sciences industry. For more information on the CM Group please visit www.thecmgroup.com.
NaviMed is a Washington, D.C.-based private capital firm with over $400 million of assets under management, focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. NaviMed invests in fast-growing lower-middle market healthcare businesses that NaviMed believes are poised to benefit from the reform and technology innovation reshaping the healthcare industry. The firm focuses on healthcare services, healthcare IT, hospital products and pharmaceutical services businesses.
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Chiefs announce initial 53-man roster
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KWCH) - With Tuesday’s roster deadline coming and going, the Kansas City Chiefs have announced the initial 53 man roster ahead of next week’s season start.
Waived
- Zayne Anderson (S – Brigham Young)
- Dicaprio Bootle (CB – Nebraska)
- Mike Caliendo (G – Western Michigan)
- Jack Cochrane (LB – South Dakota)
- Matt Dickerson, Matt (DT – UCLA)
- Jerrion Ealy (RB – Mississippi)
- Jordan Franks (TE – Central Florida)
- Vitaliy Gurman (T – Toledo)
- Nazeeh Johnson (S – Marshall)
- Azur Kamara (DE – Kansas)
- Devon Key (S – Western Kentucky)
- Kehinde Oginni (DE – No College)
- Cornell Powell (WR – Clemson)
- Matt Bushman (TE – Brigham Young) [waived with injury designation]
Released
- Jermaine Carter (LB – Maryland)
- Corey Coleman (WR – Baylor)
- Daurice Fountain (WR – Northern Iowa)
- Josh Gordon (WR – Baylor)
- Elijah Lee (LB – Kansas State)
- Austin Reiter (C – South Florida)
- Danny Shelton (DT – Washington)
- Taylor Stallworth (DT – South Carolina)
Notably, tight end and Wichita native Blake Bell will reportedly be placed on the injured reserve with a return designation in the coming days. Bell suffered a hip injury during the preseason, but had to be placed on the 53-man roster in order to return this season.
Kansas State alum Elijah Lee is set to rejoin the roster when that move takes place.
Other notable releases include DT Danny Shelton, whom the Chiefs signed during the preseason, and LB Jermaine Carter, a starter in every game for Carolina in 2021.
Wide receivers Daurice Fountain, Josh Gordon & Corey Coleman were all released, with the Chiefs electing to carry 5 WRs to start the season. That move created space for the Chiefs to hold on to third string QB Shane Buechele, who’s preseason performances made him an attractive option for other teams on waivers.
Also making the roster is RB Ronald Jones, who appeared to fall down the depth chart through camp with 7th round rookie Isiah Pacheco turning heads, but his showing in the final preseason game proved to be enough to earn a roster spot.
Of the Chiefs 10 draft picks in March, 9 made the roster; S Nazeeh Johnson out of Marshall is the lone draftee to be waived, though he could return to the practice squad when those moves are announced.
The Chiefs are set to open the season on September 11th with a visit to the Arizona Cardinals. You can watch that at 3:25pm on KWCH.
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Annual For Fun Festival celebrates diversity and talent
PARIS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleperformance, a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, has opened its art submissions to the public for its For Fun Festival, the annual contest that celebrates diversity and talent throughout Teleperformance in the categories of art, music, dance and TP Originals. Now in its 12th year, the 2022 For Fun Festival was held in the Metaverse for the first time in April and began with a performance by Grammy award-winner Norah Jones who recorded an exclusive video for the festival singing her famous hit "Don't Know Why."
The music category was incredibly successful with more than 75 million views across social media platforms. Mae Oclarit from the Philippines and Edison Gabriel from Colombia were the first two finalists selected for the For Fun Festival's music category. While the music category has closed, there is still time to submit content for the other categories.
For the art category, Teleperformance partnered with multimedia artist LeDania who is known for her vibrant graffiti murals. LeDania created an exclusive digital art piece for the For Fun Festival. To enter the competition, participants need to have an account on TikTok or Instagram, upload their unique performance, follow Teleperformance on Instagram and TikTok, and add the hashtag #ForFunFestival2022 to be considered. As an added element for the art category, all submissions must incorporate the Teleperformance logo which can be found on the Teleperformance's Instagram and TikTok accounts.
"The entries for this year's For Fun Festival have been truly remarkable. It is an honor to have participants from all over the world join our employees in this celebration of diversity and talent," said Luciana Cemerka, Global Vice President of Marketing, Teleperformance.
The For Fun Festival began on April 22 and will end on December 12. Official contest rules, details, and information about the For Fun Festival 2022 can be found on TikTok. To learn more about Teleperformance's For Fun Festival visit https://teleperformance.com/for-fun-festival and follow Teleperformance on Twitter: @teleperformance.
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians will soon be going to movie theaters without having to wear face masks. Chile opens its borders next week for the first time in two years. Mexico’s president has declared the pandemic over. And in Rio de Janeiro, tens of thousands attended Carnival parades just two months after the world-famous spectacle was postponed to prevent COVID-19 infections.
Even as coronavirus cases rise half a world away in China and authorities there impose new lockdowns, plummeting infection rates in Latin America have countries eliminating restrictions on mass gatherings, lifting some travel requirements and scrapping mask mandates that have been in place for two years.
The region has been hit hard by the pandemic, with nations like Brazil and Peru registering some of the world’s highest death tolls. But cases and deaths fell this month in most places to lows resembling levels last seen in the first two months of the pandemic.
Some epidemiologists believe vaccination campaigns and months of exposure to different strains of the virus have helped the region’s populations resist new waves of contagion.
“What we appear to be seeing is that while the virus is still circulating, many people are not falling ill or presenting symptoms,” said Fernando de la Hoz, an epidemiology professor at the National University in Bogota, Colombia’s capital.
Last year Latin American countries were pummeled by the coronavirus, with the Delta and Gamma variants — the latter of which emerged in Brazil — infecting millions and killing hundreds of thousands.
In June, Brazil reached 500,000 deaths and seven countries in South America were among the 10 nations in the world with the highest death rates per capita.
Peru is now the only Latin American nation still to have that dubious distinction, according to data compiled by Statista, a market research platform. But even in Peru, COVID-19 deaths have fallen dramatically, from more than 200 a day in February to around 20 by the end of April. Coronavirus intensive care units, packed a year ago, were at just 11% of capacity at the beginning of this month according to the Ministry of Health.
The BA.2 variant of the virus, which spread rapidly through China, the United States and some European countries in March, has not had a significant impact in most of the region so far.
In Colombia, cases are down from 35,000 per day in mid-January, when the omicron variant peaked, to around 250 per day. Daily deaths are in the single digits, and as of the first week of April, just 177 of a total of 10,700 ICU beds were occupied by coronavirus patients, according to the Pan American Health Organization.
“We don’t expect that wave from China to arrive here because our strategy has been different to theirs,” Martha Lucía Ospina, the director of Colombia’s National Health Institute, told radio station La FM this month.
“They shut down contact with the outside world as they aimed for a zero Covid strategy … while we opened up gradually and applied different kinds of vaccines that have generated an interesting mix of immunity,” Ospina said.
Most countries in the region have met the World Health Organization’s target of vaccinating 70% of their people with at least two doses.
As case numbers and hospitalizations fall away, so do many restrictions on social life.
Brazil’s federal government revoked a 2020 measure that declared the pandemic a health emergency, and many states have eased mask mandates and other constraints.
Masks were not required last weekend at the packed Sambadrome, Rio’s Carnival parade ground, which can hold more than 60,000 spectators. Vaccination cards were supposedly a condition for entry, but people had no trouble getting in without them. After being suspended in February, the celebrations were moved to an April holiday.
Colombia’s government announced that starting May 1, masks will no longer be needed at shopping malls, cinemas and other large indoor venues in cities with vaccination rates of at least 70%.
Argentina lifted all travel restrictions in March including for unvaccinated people, and Buenos Aires, the capital, no longer requires masks in any venues.
In Central America, El Salvador stopped requiring them in public spaces as of April 21st.
Masks are also no longer mandatory in most places in Mexico, which has seen daily cases fall from 40,000 in late January to 1,000 in mid-April. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said this week that the country had entered a “new stage” in which the virus will have seasonal variations.
There is at least one place where infections are rising: In Puerto Rico, cases rebounded after mask requirements and caps on attendance in public venues were lifted March 10, prompting the island’s government this month to once again mandate masks at large events.
The island surpassed 3,000 cases a day this week, according to Johns Hopkins University, up from about 200 per day during the first week of March.
Iván Darío Vélez, a specialist in infectious diseases at Colombia’s University of Antioquia, said new mutations and outbreaks can still happen in the coming months, and governments in the region may have to apply new rounds of vaccinations or take other steps.
“This virus is very unpredictable,” he added. “Governments will have to monitor its behavior closely and take appropriate measures.”
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Associated Press writers David Biller in Rio de Janeiro; Almudena Calatrava in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Dánica Coto in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Eva Vergara in Santiago, Chile; Franklin Briceño in Lima, Peru; Marcos Alemán in San Salvador, El Salvador; and María Verza in Mexico City contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/latin-american-nations-ease-restrictions-as-covid-cases-drop/ | 2022-04-28T19:00:01Z |
MSE To Purchase NBCUniversal's 67% Stake in the Regional Sports Network That Holds Exclusive Local Television Rights for MSE's Teams: the NHL's Washington Capitals and NBA's Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment ("MSE") and Comcast Corporation today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which MSE will acquire 100% of the equity interests in NBC Sports Washington by acquiring NBCUniversal's 67% stake in the network. MSE currently owns 33% of NBC Sports Washington, which it acquired in 2016.
NBC Sports Washington is the exclusive local television rightsholder for Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals games. The network is available throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, as well as parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. Launched as Home Team Sports in April 1984, the network has served as the NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards regional TV partner since the network's inception.
"We at Monumental Sports & Entertainment are incredibly excited to have reached an agreement to acquire NBC Sports Washington, an important business for our current and future core business operations," said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. "Comcast NBCUniversal has built a strong regional sports network in NBC Sports Washington. We look forward to further enhancing and innovating on the already best-in-class experience that our fanbase enjoys of watching live sports, for years to come."
As part of the transaction, NBCUniversal will continue to assist in the operation of the network by providing corporate and shared services, including distribution, technical resources and production facilities, for up to 18 months. NBC Sports Regional Networks, part of NBCUniversal Local, operates a portfolio of six regional sports networks.
"Monumental Sports & Entertainment's interest in full ownership of the network is a unique opportunity," said Bill Bridgen, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks. "Their leaders have been engaged and collaborative partners in NBC Sports Washington who, like us, value local sports media and are committed to serving fans now and investing in the future. We look forward to continuing our work with them during the transition to support the network's continued growth and success."
MSE's platform encompasses five professional sports teams: the NHL's Washington Capitals, the NBA's Washington Wizards, the WNBA's Washington Mystics, the NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League's Wizards District Gaming. In addition, MSE owns and operates Capital One Arena and manages the MedStar Capitals Iceplex (practice facility for the Capitals), MedStar Health Performance Center (practice facility for the Wizards, Mystics and Go-Go), and EagleBank Arena (live performance venue on the campus of George Mason University in Virginia). Further, MSE was a first mover in the sports betting space, opening with Caesars Entertainment the first ever in-arena retail location in North America at Capital One Arena in 2020. It also launched a first-of-its kind regional sports streaming service for local and high school sports and exclusive Capitals, Wizards and Mystics content with Monumental Sports Network in 2016. MSE's broad media reach includes the social media channels of its sports teams and corporate properties – not only in English but also Japanese, Hebrew and Mandarin and coming soon in Spanish and Arabic – as well as native content web articles, video productions and streaming shows, radio broadcasts, podcasts, in-arena signage, and out-of-home video boards.
MSE's acquisition of NBC Sports Washington is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
LionTree served as Monumental's exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America's leading sports and entertainment family. Our people, players, teams and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans and our people. To learn more, please visit www.monumentalsports.com.
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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CLEVELAND, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the financial closing of $160 million for the acquisition and development of Auburn 18 Business Park, a 129-acre industrial site in Auburn, Washington. BGL's Real Estate Advisors team served as financial advisor to Industrial Realty Group (IRG), with Oak Street, a Division of Blue Owl, as the capital partner to IRG.
IRG is a nationwide real estate development and investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of commercial and industrial real estate throughout the United States. IRG, through its affiliated partnerships and limited liability companies, operates a portfolio containing more than 150 properties in 31 states with over 100 million square feet of rentable space.
Oak Street is a real estate investment firm focused on investing in net-leased properties. "Oak Street seeks to form partnerships with best-in-class organizations and real estate developers by creating structures that facilitate our partners' strategic and financial initiatives," said Colleen Collins, Managing Director of Oak Street. "We are excited to form a long-term partnership with IRG, one of the leading industrial developers in the country."
Auburn 18 Business Park is comprised of approximately 129 acres of land located one mile southwest of the Commercial Business District of the City of Auburn. The property is currently improved with over one million square feet of space, including two large office buildings, seven large warehouse buildings, an operations and maintenance building, and several other small support buildings located throughout the property.
Originally purchased in 1944 by the United States Army as 435 acres of farmland, the site was improved with 20+ dry storage warehouses for use during World War II. In 1962, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) took ownership of a 177-acre portion, with multiple WWII warehouses, three 1950s-era warehouses, an administration office, and a water tower. The remaining U.S. Army property was sold to private developers. During the 1990s, GSA donated land to the City of Auburn for a park and the Auburn City School Bus Depot. An additional 8.4 acres was donated to the City of Auburn for its municipal fire training center.
The disposal of the Auburn complex is part of a larger strategy to evaluate underutilized assets and shrink the federal footprint. IRG acquired the Auburn Federal Complex through an online auction process. Renovations to the existing eight warehouse buildings have begun and include fire and life safety upgrades, lighting improvements, and adding additional loading docks, as needed.
With excellent frontage on C Street, this perfectly positioned site offers prime visibility and easy access to WA-18, WA-167, and I-5. The site is within two miles of the Auburn Municipal Airport and the BNSF Rail Yard, as well as various key supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing facilities, including UPS, Starbucks, Safeway, Behr, Gist USA, Boeing, Amazon, Costco, DHL, and REI.
BGL's Real Estate Advisors Group offers comprehensive real estate investment banking services tailored to the middle market. It provides client-focused solutions with an emphasis on real estate advisory, debt, preferred and private equity placement, financial restructuring, recapitalizations, sale-leasebacks, structured finance, and asset acquisitions and dispositions across all asset classes. The team assists real estate owners and developers looking to form alliances and joint ventures with single-source capital providers to gain local and institutional access for all capital needs.
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Blue Owl is a global alternative asset manager with $102.0 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2022. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, the firm deploys private capital across Direct Lending, GP Capital Solutions and Real Estate strategies on behalf of Institutional and Private Wealth clients. Blue Owl's flexible, consultative approach helps position the firm as a partner of choice for businesses seeking capital solutions to support their sustained growth. The firm's management team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals with more than 25 years of experience building alternative investment businesses. Blue Owl employs over 400 people across 10 offices globally. For more information, please visit https://www.blueowl.com/oak-street/
IRG is a nationwide real estate development and investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development and management of commercial and industrial real estate throughout the United States. IRG, through its affiliated partnerships and limited liability companies, operates a portfolio containing over 150 properties in 31 states with over 100 million square feet of rentable space. IRG is nationally recognized as a leading force behind the adaptive reuse of commercial and industrial real estate, solving some of America's most difficult real estate challenges. Learn more at www.industrialrealtygroup.com.
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, and real estate offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and San Antonio. The firm is also a founding member of Global M&A Partners, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, Inc., an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com.
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Judge blocks Florida ‘woke’ law pushed by Gov. DeSantis
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge on Thursday declared a Florida law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts race-based conversation and analysis in business and education unconstitutional.
Tallahassee U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said in a 44-page ruling that the “Stop WOKE” act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague. Walker also refused to issue a stay that would keep the law in effect during any appeal by the state.
The law targets what DeSantis has called a “pernicious” ideology exemplified by critical race theory — the idea that racism is systemic in U.S. institutions that serve to perpetuate white dominance in society.
Walker said the law, as applied to diversity, inclusion and bias training in businesses, turns the First Amendment “upside down” because the state is barring speech by prohibiting discussion of certain concepts in training programs.
“If Florida truly believes we live in a post-racial society, then let it make its case,” the judge wrote. “But it cannot win the argument by muzzling its opponents.”
The governor’s office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. DeSantis has repeatedly said any losses at the lower court level on his priorities are likely to be reversed by appeals courts that are generally more conservative.
The law prohibits teaching or business practices that contend members of one ethnic group are inherently racist and should feel guilt for past actions committed by others. It also bars the notion that a person’s status as privileged or oppressed is necessarily determined by their race or gender, or that discrimination is acceptable to achieve diversity.
The ruling Thursday came in one of three lawsuits challenging the Stop Woke act. It was filed by private entities, Clearwater-based Honeyfund.com and others, claiming their free speech rights are curtailed because the law infringes on company training programs stressing diversity, inclusion, elimination of bias and prevention of workplace harassment. Companies with 15 or more employees could face civil lawsuits over such practices.
That lawsuit says Honeyfund seeks to protect the rights of private employers to “engage in open and free exchange of information with employees to identify and begin to address discrimination and harm” in their organizations.
Another lawsuit, which was filed Thursday by college professors and students, claims the law amounts to “racially motivated censorship” that will act to “stifle widespread demands to discuss, study and address systemic inequalities” underscored by the national discussion of race after the killing of George Floyd, who was Black, by Minneapolis police in May 2020.
“In place of free and open academic inquiry and debate, instructors fear discussing topics of oppression, privilege, and race and gender inequalities with which the Legislature disagrees,” the lawsuit says. “As a result, students are either denied access to knowledge altogether or instructors are forced to present incomplete or inaccurate information that is steered toward the Legislature’s own views.”
Conservatives see critical race theory less as academic inquiry into truth and history and more as the imposition of a divisive ideology stemming from Marxism that assigns people into the categories of oppressor and oppressed based on their race.
Like the professors, a group of K-12 teachers and a student claim in a third pending lawsuit that the law violates the Constitution’s protections of free expression, academic freedom and access to information in public schools.
“The Stop WOKE Act aims to forward the government’s preferred narrative of history and society and to render illegal speech that challenges that narrative,” the lawsuit says.
DeSantis is running for reelection as governor this year and is widely viewed as a contender for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. He has made cultural issues a cornerstone of his administration, particularly snuffing out what he calls “woke” entities and philosophies centered on issues of discrimination involving race, gender and sexual orientation.
“What you see now with the rise of this woke ideology is an attempt to really delegitimize our history and to delegitimize our institutions, and I view the wokeness as a form of cultural Marxism,” DeSantis said in a December 2021 speech. “They really want to tear at the fabric of our society.”
Another example of this is DeSantis’ effort to punish Walt Disney World for the company’s opposition to the Parental Rights in Education law, labeled by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law because it limits gender orientation instruction in early grades and chills discussion of the issue overall in schools.
The governor pushed the Legislature to end Disney World’s special independent district that essentially enabled it to run its own private government. That law doesn’t take full effect until June 2023 but has already been challenged in court.
Other lawsuits have challenged DeSantis priorities such as a ban on abortion after 15 weeks, a measure to fine tech companies if they “de-platform” political candidates over their viewpoints, an “anti-riot” law enacting new felonies after Black Lives Matter protests and a law placing new restrictions on elections.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Hospitality Corp. ("Target Hospitality", "Target" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TH), one of North America's largest providers of vertically-integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services, today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
- Record quarterly revenue of $109.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 46% from the same period in 2021
- Net income of $22.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net loss of $0.9 million for the same period in 2021
- Basic and diluted income per share of $0.24 for the three months ended June 30, 2022
- Record quarterly Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $56.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 76% from the same period in 2021
- Significant financial flexibility with approximately $114 million in total available liquidity and a net leverage ratio of 2.3 times as of June 30, 2022
- Executing on strategic diversification with approximately 68% of second quarter 2022 revenue derived from committed revenue contracts backed by the United States Government
- Strong business momentum supporting sequential quarterly increases in customer demand across Target's Hospitality and Facility Services ("HFS") segments, driving an 18% increase from the second quarter of 2021
- On July 6, 2022, announced a significantly expanded and enhanced government services contract ("Expanded Humanitarian Contract"), establishing a highly customized community capable of providing on-going critical hospitality solutions in support of domestic humanitarian aid missions
- Including the Expanded Humanitarian Contract, approximately 73% of Target's anticipated 2022 revenue will be derived from its Government segment
"Our record setting second quarter results are a direct reflection of Target's intentional focus to expand the critical hospitality services it provides the United States Government in support of their domestic humanitarian aid missions. These deliberate actions have transformed Target's end market portfolio, while significantly increasing minimum revenue commitments that provide enhanced long-term revenue visibility and cash flows," stated Brad Archer, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"This enhanced financial profile consists of approximately 75% of anticipated 2022 revenue having minimum revenue commitments, with 87% of minimum revenue commitments backed by the United States Government. These fundamentals allow Target to continue supporting our premier customer's dynamic labor allocation requirements, while simultaneously pursuing long-term value enhancing growth aspirations. We believe this creates the ideal platform to continue accelerating value creation for our shareholders," concluded Mr. Archer.
Second Quarter Summary Highlights
Refer to exhibits to this earnings release for definitions and reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $109.6 million compared to $75.0 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the Expanded Humanitarian Contract, which commenced May 16, 2022. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $22.9 million compared to a net loss of $0.9 million for the same period in 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA was $56.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $31.9 million for the same period in 2021, a 76% increase.
Average utilized beds increased to 11,523 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in utilized beds was primarily driven by higher utilization in the Hospitality and Facilities Services – South and Midwest segments.
The Company had approximately $36.9 million of capital expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in capital expenditures was primarily a result of the Expanded Humanitarian Contract, which required comprehensive infrastructure enhancements to create a highly customized campus capable of providing ongoing humanitarian support.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $9.7 million of cash and cash equivalents with approximately $114 million of total available liquidity and a net leverage ratio of 2.3 times. The Company anticipates further meaningful improvement in its net leverage ratio by year end 2022. Target's enhanced balance sheet will allow the Company to continue evaluating a range of capital allocation initiatives focused on maximizing long-term shareholder value.
Target's strategically located network of communities continues to benefit from positive momentum in customer activity, supported by strong demand fundamentals. These elements have supported consistent increases in customer activity across Target's HFS segments, which have experienced an 18% increase in customer demand from the second quarter of 2021. Target anticipates customer activity to continue improving throughout 2022 and is well positioned to benefit from this positive momentum across its premier network.
Additionally, Target has benefited from its deliberate actions to expand its critical hospitality service offerings to the United States Government. As the Company announced, on July 6, 2022, it executed an Expanded Humanitarian Contract with its leading national nonprofit partner to provide comprehensive support services and highly customized infrastructure solutions for a community population of approximately 6,400 individuals. With the execution of the Expanded Humanitarian Contract, which had an effective date of May 16, 2022, 68% of Target's second quarter of 2022 revenue was derived from its Government segment supported by committed minimum revenue contracts.
These strong business fundamentals, and intentional focus on aligning Target's premium service offerings with world-class customers, including the United States government, has meaningfully increased long-term revenue visibility and significantly high graded contract structure. These attributes have supported approximately 99% of the Company's anticipated 2022 revenue being contracted with approximately 75% of contracted revenue having minimum revenue commitments.
The positive momentum and record setting results Target has experienced through 2022 are a direct reflection of Target's strategic focus to broaden its end market portfolio through high quality contracts serving premier customers. These deliberate actions have resulted in a materially enhanced financial profile, including increased long-term revenue visibility supported by committed minimum revenue contracts. These elements, along with Target's unmatched operating capabilities, create the optimal platform to continue pursuing a balanced portfolio of value enhancing strategic initiatives focused on expanding the Company's long-term growth opportunities.
Target's established and growing presence providing critical hospitality solutions across the government services end market creates a natural opportunity to expand its service offerings across federal agencies and geographies. These broad reaching opportunities utilize key elements of Target's existing core competencies, including construction and facilities management, offering attractive long-term growth pipelines.
In addition, Target is actively pursuing value enhancing opportunities focused on broadening the Company's reach into adjacent end market applications. The individual elements of Target's existing core service offerings provide unique opportunities to broaden its commercial reach into adjacent business and industry applications. These potential growth avenues are supported by Target's strong national presence, superior operating capabilities and diverse core competencies, including building maintenance and food management.
Target's enhanced financial profile, broad reaching, and diverse core competencies, create a unique platform to continue pursuing these highly economic growth initiatives, which it believes is the greatest opportunity to continue accelerating value creation.
Government
Refer to exhibits to this earnings release for definitions and reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $74.9 million compared to $44.8 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in revenue is a result of the Expanded Humanitarian Contract, which commenced May 16, 2022, providing an initial minimum annual revenue contribution of approximately $390 million.
Hospitality & Facilities Services - South
Refer to exhibits to this earnings release for definitions and reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $32.6 million compared to $28.2 million for the same period in 2021. Revenue increased as a result of sustained momentum in customer activity and demand for Target's premium hospitality services supported by strengthening economic fundamentals.
Average utilized beds increased to 4,765 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Target continues to benefit from increasing customer demand, as Target's expansive network provides added value and superior flexibility in labor allocation while offering world-class service offerings.
Hospitality & Facilities Services - Midwest
Refer to exhibits to this earnings release for definitions and reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $1.4 million compared to $0.7 million for the same period in 2021. The increase was attributable to continued modest improvement in customer demand in the region.
TCPL Keystone
Refer to exhibits to this earnings release for definitions and reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures
On July 23, 2021, the Company entered into a termination and settlement agreement with TC Energy, which terminated, the Company's contract with TC Energy that was originated in 2013. The agreement released the Company from any outstanding work performance obligations under the 2013 contract (including all change orders, limited notices to proceed, and amendments).
No further revenue will be generated from the 2013 contract with TC Energy and as of June 30, 2022, there are no unrecognized deferred revenue amounts or costs related to this contract.
All Other
Refer to exhibits to this earnings release for definitions and reconciliations of Non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures
This segment's operations consist of hospitality services revenue not included in other segments. Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $0.7 million compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2021.
The Company has scheduled a conference call for August 9, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 am Eastern Time) to discuss the second quarter 2022 results.
The conference call will be available by live webcast through the Investors section of Target Hospitality's website at www.TargetHospitality.com or by dialing in as follows:
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Target Hospitality is one of North America's largest providers of vertically integrated modular accommodations and value-added hospitality services in the United States. Target builds, owns and operates a customized and growing network of communities for a range of end users through a full suite of value-added solutions including premium food service management, concierge, laundry, logistics, security and recreational facilities services.
Certain statements made in this press release (including the financial outlook contained herein) are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic or any future public health crisis, related economic repercussions and the resulting negative impact to global economic demand; operational challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, including logistical challenges, protecting the health and well-being of our employees and customers, government imposed mandates, contract and supply chain disruptions; operational, economic, including inflation, political and regulatory risks; our ability to effectively compete in the specialty rental accommodations and hospitality services industry; effective management of our communities; natural disasters and other business distributions including outbreaks of epidemic or pandemic disease; the effect of changes in state building codes on marketing our buildings; changes in demand within a number of key industry end-markets and geographic regions; our reliance on third party manufacturers and suppliers; failure to retain key personnel; increases in raw material and labor costs; the effect of impairment charges on our operating results; our inability to recognize deferred tax assets and tax loss carry forwards; our future operating results fluctuating, failing to match performance or to meet expectations; our exposure to various possible claims and the potential inadequacy of our insurance; unanticipated changes in our tax obligations; our obligations under various laws and regulations; the effect of litigation, judgments, orders, regulatory or customer bankruptcy proceedings on our business; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate new operations; global or local economic and political movements, including any changes in policy under the Biden administration; federal government budgeting and appropriations; our ability to effectively manage our credit risk and collect on our accounts receivable; our ability to fulfill Target Hospitality's public company obligations; any failure of our management information systems; our ability to meet our debt service requirements and obligations; and risks related to Arrow Bidco's obligations under the senior notes. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
This press release contains historical non-GAAP financial measures including Adjusted gross profit, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA, which are measurements not calculated in accordance with US GAAP, in the discussion of our financial results because they are key metrics used by management to assess financial performance. Our business is capital-intensive, and these additional metrics allow management to further evaluate our operating performance. Reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are contained herein. To the extent required, statements disclosing the definitions, utility and purposes of these measures are also set forth herein.
Definitions:
Target Hospitality defines Adjusted gross profit, as Gross profit plus depreciation of specialty rental assets, loss on impairment, and certain severance costs.
Target Hospitality defines EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense and loss on extinguishment of debt, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation of specialty rental assets, and other depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects the following further adjustments to EBITDA to exclude certain non-cash items and the effect of what management considers transactions or events not related to its core business operations:
- Other (income) expense, net: Other (income) expense, net includes miscellaneous cash receipts, gains and losses on disposals of property, plant, and equipment, involuntary asset conversion gains and losses, COVID-19 related expenses, and other immaterial non-cash charges.
- Transaction expenses: Target Hospitality incurred certain transaction costs during 2021 and 2022, including legal and professional fees, associated with the previously announced non-binding proposal made by Arrow Holdings S.à r.l. ("Arrow"), an affiliate of TDR Capital LLP ("TDR"), to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Target Hospitality not owned by Arrow or its affiliates for cash consideration of $1.50 per share in 2021. The non-binding proposal was withdrawn by Arrow on March 29, 2021.
- Stock-based compensation: Charges associated with stock-based compensation expense, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of our compensation strategy.
- Change in fair value of warrant liabilities: Non-cash change in estimated fair value of warrant liabilities.
- Other adjustments: System implementation costs, including primarily non-cash amortization of capitalized system implementation costs, claim settlement, business development, accounting standard implementation costs and certain severance costs.
Utility and Purposes:
EBITDA reflects net income (loss) excluding the impact of interest expense and loss on extinguishment of debt, provision for income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. We believe that EBITDA is a meaningful indicator of operating performance because we use it to measure our ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures, and expand our business. We also use EBITDA, as do analysts, lenders, investors, and others, to evaluate companies because it excludes certain items that can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. For example, interest expense can be dependent on a company's capital structure, debt levels, and credit ratings. Accordingly, the impact of interest expense on earnings can vary significantly among companies. The tax positions of companies can also vary because of their differing abilities to take advantage of tax benefits and because of the tax policies of the jurisdictions in which they operate. As a result, effective tax rates and provision for income taxes can vary considerably among companies. EBITDA also excludes depreciation and amortization expense, because companies utilize productive assets of different ages and use different methods of both acquiring and depreciating productive assets. These differences can result in considerable variability in the relative costs of productive assets and the depreciation and amortization expense among companies.
Target Hospitality also believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful indicator of operating performance. Our Adjusted EBITDA reflects adjustments to exclude the effects of additional items, including certain items, that are not reflective of the ongoing operating results of Target Hospitality. In addition, to derive Adjusted EBITDA, we exclude gains or losses on the sale of depreciable assets and impairment losses because including them in EBITDA is inconsistent with reporting the ongoing performance of our remaining assets. Additionally, the gain or loss on sale of depreciable assets and impairment losses represents either accelerated depreciation or excess depreciation in previous periods, and depreciation is excluded from EBITDA.
Adjusted gross profit, EBITDA and, Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of Target Hospitality's financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to Net income (loss), or other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities as measures of Target Hospitality's liquidity. Adjusted gross profit, EBITDA, and, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as discretionary cash available to Target Hospitality to reinvest in the growth of our business or as measures of cash that is available to it to meet our obligations. In addition, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Target Hospitality's management believe that Adjusted gross profit, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide useful information to investors about Target Hospitality and its financial condition and results of operations for the following reasons: (i) they are among the measures used by Target Hospitality's management team to evaluate its operating performance; (ii) they are among the measures used by Target Hospitality's management team to make day-to-day operating decisions, (iii) they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a common performance measure to compare results across companies in Target Hospitality's industry.
Investor Contact:
Mark Schuck
(832) 702 – 8009
ir@targethospitality.com
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Middle Sandy Evangelical in Homeworth marks bicentennial
HOMEWORTH – Middle Sandy Evangelical Presbyterian Church will commemorate its 200th anniversary this spring.
The church's bicentennial celebration will be held June 5. It will begin with a 10:00 a.m. service followed by a luncheon.
The anniversary program will start at 1:30 p.m. It will include speeches from previous pastors and present and past elders, along with discussions about the church's history and programs it has offered over the years.
More:Homeworth church to upgrade playground after audit finds safety concerns
Middle Sandy's 200th anniversary occurred in April 2021, but the celebration was postponed to 2022.
"It's a wonderful opportunity that the Lord has given us," said Dorothy Burbick, an elder at Middle Sandy Evangelical Presbyterian Church. "Because there were so many people having to close their churches and not having attendance, and we are still able to go on."
The church's congregation first came together in 1816, when Benjamin Anderson gave a portion of his land to the people for worship, according to Middle Sandy's website. It received its name because it sat on the edge of Middle Sandy Creek.
Middle Sandy was first officially referenced in the Presbytery of Hartford's records in 1820. Its first building – a log cabin – was constructed in 1825.
The church's current facility was built in 1963. It is located at 4306 Homeworth Road.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/05/28/middle-sandy-evangelical-presbyterian-church-homeworth-marks-bicentennial/9761229002/ | 2022-05-28T10:35:57Z |
Jazz face many questions after another early playoff exit
By JOHN COON
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz entered this season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title.
Like a few other teams on the top of that list — the Lakers and Brooklyn, primarily — they wound up as disappointments.
The Jazz, who brought back many key players from last season, when they had the NBA’s best regular-season record, lost to the Dallas Mavericks in six games for their second first-round exit in three seasons.
“We fell short of our goal,” guard Donovan Mitchell said. “This hurts, I ain’t going to lie.”
Potential future changes after another disappointing end could center on Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert.
Gobert is owed $85 million over the next two years, plus he holds a $46.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Mitchell is owed $67.5 million for the next two seasons, followed by a $37 million player option. Their relationship has been strained at times, going back to at least the start of the pandemic, when Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 and Mitchell tested positive a day later. And speculation has been rampant since about whether a dynamic scorer like Mitchell and a dominant defender like Gobert can be the sort of 1-2 punch that leads a championship team.
Both will figure to have interest if the Jazz choose to make them available on the trade market — and it’s not outside the realm of possibility that either or both players might ask for a move as well.
“There’s things that could change,” Mitchell acknowledged after the Game 6 defeat Thursday night. “I’m not ready to discuss that, to be honest with you right now. Mentally, I’m just not in that headspace to be completely honest with you. I’m really not.”
SNYDER STAYING PUT?
Questions linger about coach Quin Snyder’s future.
Snyder is 372-264 over eight seasons in Utah. He is only one of two coaches to post a winning career record with the Jazz. Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan is the other. But regular-season success has not translated to the playoffs. Utah has gone 21-20 in postseason games under Snyder and has not advanced past the second round with him in charge.
Jazz GM Justin Zanik said Friday that the team’s plans include Snyder.
“Quin Snyder is one of the best coaches in the NBA,” Zanik said. “There is no other partner that I would rather have as a coach, a leader of our players, and a partner in the front office than Quin Snyder.”
The Jazz players are quick to praise Snyder for his knowledge of the game and his active role in their development.
“Love Quin. I love Quin. Love Quin,” Mitchell said. “He’s a guy that gave me an opportunity when I first got here and trusted in me and believed in me. I think he’s a guy that there’s been so much talked about and he’s been headstrong, he’s been steady with it throughout the year.”
NO DRAFT
The Jazz don’t have any picks in the upcoming draft. Zanik declined to say whether Utah intends to trade into the draft or bring players in for pre-draft workouts.
Utah historically has been active in draft-day trades. If the Jazz do pass on trading in, Zanik said the return of the Salt Lake City summer league will be an important tool for talent evaluation and developing younger players on their roster like Jared Butler and Trent Forrest.
The Jazz will host their annual four-team summer league from July 5 to July 7.
NO ROOM
Utah will have more than $150 million committed in player salaries heading into the 2022-23 season. The Jazz will face difficulty retooling their roster without making trades. Hassan Whiteside, Eric Paschall, and Danuel House Jr. are all free agents, but they combined to make just under $5 million this season.
GAY SIDELINED
Rudy Gay’s season ended on a quiet note after he made a splash as Utah’s highest-profile free agent acquisition last summer. Gay signed a three-year deal with the Jazz, giving the team a veteran wing expected to shore up their perimeter defense and complement Jordan Clarkson as a bench scorer.
Gay struggled to regain his form after offseason heel surgery. He averaged a career-low 8.1 points on 41% shooting. Snyder pulled Gay from the rotation late in the season and he did not appear in Utah’s six playoff games.
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HALTOM CITY, Texas (AP) — A gunman killed two people and wounded four others, including three police officers, before taking his own life Saturday evening in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, police said.
Haltom City Police Det. Matt Spillane said early Sunday that all of those wounded in the shooting in a residential neighborhood had non-life threatening injuries and were expected to recover.
Spillane said the officers returned fire after being shot at while responding to a report of gunshots at a home around 6:45 p.m. One officer was hit in both legs, and the other two officers were shot in the arm. The suspect died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He said the Texas Rangers — the state’s elite police force — would be taking over the investigation. A motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.
“The main focus is on how and why this happened,” Spillane told The Associated Press.
A woman was found dead inside a house and a man was found dead outside, Sgt. Rick Alexander told WFAA-TV, speaking at a press conference late Saturday. The older adult woman who had initially called 911 was wounded, he said.
The suspect was found with a “military-style rifle” and a handgun, Alexander said. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/north-texas-shooter-kills-2-wounds-3-cops-takes-own-life/ | 2022-07-03T12:40:38Z |
- Valour and justTRADE have agreed to a marketing cooperation which will introduce Valour as a provider of crypto products for justTRADE clients in Germany
- justTRADE is operating the online brokerage platform "justtrade.com" through which it is offering brokerage services to its institutional and retail clients.
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTCQB: DEFTF), a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance, today announced a partnership with German online brokerage platform, justTRADE. The partnership will retain Valour as the provider of physically-backed crypto ETPs to the online broker's savings plan program (Sparplan) by the end of the year. Valour will also offer its entire range of crypto ETPs like Bitcoin, Ethereum as well as others like Enjin and Uniswap immediately.
Currently justTRADE provides its customers with innovative products and services so that they can carry out their banking and securities trading transactions easily and conveniently. The partnership marks a first for justTRADE investors opting to add digital assets into their banking accounts with Valour's zero management fees exclusive to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
"We are very excited to offer German clients who wish to add crypto security assets to their portfolio the compelling option to do so thanks to justTRADE, our first partner in the DACH region," said Marco Infuso, Chief Sales Officer of Valour. "This partnership provides an additional avenue for investors to access Valour products in a transparent and safe manner – another milestone in expanding our global roadmap."
"For an outstanding customer experience, investors are now able to trade crypto products by Valour which fit the needs of our demanding clients and ensures market participation at lowest costs - especially in the most-traded Cryptos Bitcoin and Ethereum", said Michael B. Busshaus, Managing Director and Co-Founder of justTRADE. Together with our partner Valour, justTRADE has succeeded in offering investments into Bitcoin and Ethereum for free, meaning zero order fees as well as zero management fees – absolutely unique to the market that our clients have longed for a while - only the standard market spreads of the exchange needs to be paid."
Learn more about Valour and justTRADE at https://valour.com/ and https://www.justtrade.com/
Valour Inc. is a technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Our mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading decentralized technologies which we believe lie at the heart of the future of finance. On behalf of our shareholders and investors, we identify opportunities and areas of innovation, and build and invest in new technologies and ventures in order to provide trusted, diversified exposure across the decentralized finance ecosystem. For more information or to subscribe to receive company updates and financial information, visit https://valour.com
justTRADE is a Frankfurt-based online broker that consistently offers traders the trading of securities and cryptos for €0 order commission (plus standard market spreads) and from a single securities account. More than 500,000 securities - shares, ETFs, ETCs, wikifolios, certificates, warrants and leveraged products - can now be traded via iOS and Android or via the desktop browser, both on-exchange via three exchanges (LS Exchange, Quotrix and Tradegate Exchange) and off-exchange via five trading partners (Citi, Société Générale, L&S, UBS and Vontobel). Around 1,500 ETFs, ETCs and ETPs from twelve providers complete the offering. With the ability to trade also 21 native cryptos from the same custody account as all securities, justTRADE offers its customers an unprecedented offering in Germany. In addition, a total of around 200 securities are also eligible for savings plans. https://www.justtrade.com/
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the Marketing Agreement and the partnership; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by Valour and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges; investor demand for the Joint Products; growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
All information contained in this press release with respect to Valour and justTRADE was supplied by the parties respectively for inclusion herein, and each party and its directors and officers have relied entirely on the other party for any information concerning the other party. Valour has not conducted due diligence on the information provided by justTRADE and does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.
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(The Hill) — John Eastman, a lawyer and an adviser to former President Donald Trump, said in an email exchange shortly after the 2020 presidential election that four Supreme Court justices were in a “heated fight” over whether to take up a case involving poll results in Wisconsin, according to a report in The New York Times.
Two people familiar with the emails told the outlet that Eastman described the discussions between the Supreme Court justices as “heated” while the Trump campaign deliberated on bringing another election case to the court.
Eastman was exchanging emails with pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who backed Trump’s false claims of election fraud.
In one exchange, Chesebro said that the “odds of action before Jan. 6 will become more favorable if the justices start to fear that there will be ‘wild’ chaos on Jan. 6 unless they rule by then, either way.”
The emails came after the Supreme Court had already rejected two of Trump’s election fraud cases.
“I don’t have the personal insight that John has into the four justices likely to be most upset about what is happening in the various states, who might want to intervene, so I should make it clear that I don’t discount John’s estimate,” Chesebro said in an email, according to the Times.
“I think the odds of action before Jan. 6 will become more favorable if the justices start to fear that there will be ‘wild’ chaos on Jan. 6 unless they rule by then, either way,” Chesebro said. “Though that factor could go against us on the merits. Easiest way to quell chaos would be to rule against us — our side would accept that result as legitimate.”
Eastman also had email exchanges with Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Eastman previously served as a clerk for Justice Thomas.
The content and timing of the emails with Ginni Thomas were not clear.
The existence of the emails between Eastman and Ginni Thomas was first reported by The Washington Post.
In the exchanges with Chesebro, Eastman argued that giving the justices a cert petition from Wisconsin, one of the states Trump claimed he lost because of election fraud, could help aid them in their discussions.
“So the odds are not based on the legal merits but an assessment of the justices’ spines, and I understand that there is a heated fight underway,” Eastman said in the email, sources told The Times.
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is looking at the emails as well as examining texts between Ginni Thomas and Eastman.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a member of the select committee, said Thursday in an appearance on CNN that he could not yet explain why the committee has subpoenaed Ginni Thomas, adding he “can’t talk about specific witnesses like that.”
Along with the Eastman messages, Ginni Thomas was encouraging electors in Arizona to reject the results of the 2020 election in that state.
The Hill has reached out to Ginni Thomas, Eastman’s lawyer, the Jan. 6 committee and the Supreme Court for comment. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-lawyer-cited-heated-fight-among-supreme-court-justices-over-election-report/ | 2022-06-16T15:41:44Z |
DOYLESTOWN, Pa., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antios Therapeutics, Inc. (Antios), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies to advance treatments that can provide a bridge to a cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV), today announced the acceptance of oral presentations highlighting ATI-2173, Antios' lead therapeutic HBV candidate and the only Active Site Polymerase Inhibitor Nucleotide (ASPIN) for HBV in clinical development, and ATI-1428 and ATI-1645, candidates from Antios' 4th generation capsid assembly modulators (CAM) program. These presentations will be given at the European Association for the Study of the Liver's International Liver Congress 2022 (EASL ILC 2022), taking place June 22 – 26, 2022 at the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre in London, UK.
Antios will be presenting the 90-day, Phase 2a study of ATI-2173 in combination with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of 20 adult patients was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of 25 and 50 mg doses of ATI-2173 daily for 90 days in combination with TDF compared with TDF plus placebo (control) in chronic HBV-infected subjects. The primary endpoints included the percentage of patients experiencing adverse reactions and time to HBV viral load relapse. In addition to adverse reactions, as a part of the primary safety endpoint, the safety evaluations recorded off-treatment ALT flares in all treatment groups.
Antios will also present preclinical data from ATI-1428 and ATI-1645, which are in investigational new drug enabling development. These candidates are class II CAMs with a novel and unique ultra-potent mechanism of action design that may provide for a more targeted and beneficial antiviral response by the immune system. To date, data in a transgenic mouse model for both compounds provide initial evidence for potent in vitro and in vivo activity, an excellent pharmacokinetic profile, and no accumulation of empty capsids in the hepatocellular cytoplasm.
"We see ATI-2173 as a bridge to a cure – an important first step in the ultimate search for a cure for HBV," said Greg Mayes, Chief Executive Officer of Antios. "To date, the data have been encouraging, indicating that combining ATI-2173 with a nucleoside analogue such as TDF in a simple, once-a-day regimen has the potential to completely shut down HBV polymerase activity and viral replication. We look forward to presenting our Phase 2a data, as well as the initial data from our CAM program, at the upcoming International Liver Congress."
Title: Sustained 12-week off treatment antiviral efficacy of ATI-2173, a novel active site polymerase inhibitor nucleotide, combined with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in chronic hepatitis B patients, a phase 2a clinical trial (#296)
- Author/Presenter: Douglas Mayers, M.D.
- Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
- Date/Time: June 25, 2022, at 9:15am BST
Title: Novel ultra-potent capsid assembly modulators prevent abnormal accumulation of empty capsids and associated T-cell mediated liver injury in a mouse model of hepatitis B virus infection (#291)
- Author/Presenter: Luca Guidotti, M.D., Ph.D.
- Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
- Date/Time: June 25, 2022, at 5:30pm BST
ATI-2173, Antios Therapeutics' lead once-daily, oral drug candidate for treating HBV, is an investigational phosphoramidate prodrug of clevudine monophosphate. ATI-2173 has the potential, if approved, to be a bridge to a potential cure for HBV. It is the only Active Site Polymerase Inhibitor Nucleotide (ASPIN) for HBV in clinical development, and its mechanism of action is designed to be complementary to other approaches that also seek to achieve a functional cure.
ATI-1428 and ATI-1645 are 4th generation, class II capsid assembly modulators (CAMs), both with a novel and unique ultra-potent mechanism of action design that may provide for a more targeted, productive antiviral response by the immune system. Derived from a novel chemical scaffold, these CAMs have shown strong in vitro and in vivo activity in a transgenic mouse model of HBV infection. As CAMs with an ultrapotent design inducing no accumulation of empty capsids based on an initial preclinical mouse study, ATI-1428 and ATI-1645 represent promising candidates for clinical development and have entered investigational new drug enabling development. ATI-1428 and ATI-1645 were acquired by Antios in November of 2021 from San Raffaele Hospital (OSR), Istituto Nazionale Genetica Molecolare (INGM), and IRBM/Promidis, a collaboration of Italian research institutes and a global contract research organization.
Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by HBV. HBV can cause chronic infection, which leads to a higher risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Chronic HBV infection represents a significant unmet medical need. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 300 million people worldwide suffer from chronic HBV infection, while other estimates indicate that approximately two million people in the United States suffer from chronic HBV infection. Approximately 900,000 people die every year from complications related to chronic HBV infection despite the availability of effective vaccines and current treatment options.
Antios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat and cure viral diseases. Its lead drug candidate ATI-2173 – the only Active Site Polymerase Inhibitor Nucleotide (ASPIN) for HBV in clinical development – has the potential, if approved, to become a potential bridge to a cure for chronic HBV. Antios is also developing a novel series of 4th generation capsid assembly modulators (CAMs) to further expand Antios' portfolio of differentiated molecules in the HBV space. HBV is a major unmet global health problem affecting up to 300 million people worldwide, more than hepatitis C and HIV combined. For more information, please visit www.antiostherapeutics.com.
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClubRare is making a huge splash in the NFT world by bringing it to the mainstream. The NFTs aren't just digital goods, but represent ownership of a real-world authenticated collectible. These NFTs are traded in the ClubRare collector-focused economy, and brought to life in the Metaverse.
Industry analysts have repeatedly observed that merging the physical with the digital is the next huge boom in crypto and metaverse investment.
At the core of ClubRare Universe is the $MPWR token, set to be one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies on the market, providing huge rewards for those who join the ClubRare mission in this early launch stage.
ClubRare has formed an official partnership with The Sandbox, a global metaverse platform. The Sandbox is a metaverse platform that grew rapidly in 2021 to sales of over $144 Million. With over 500,000 users and 12,000 land owners, The Sandbox is becoming a household name.
Through this partnership, ClubRare collectors and creators will see their NFTs come to life within The Sandbox. The two projects will work closely to publish limited-edition products on the ClubRare platform and allow players to freely use them on The Sandbox's Metaverse platform. In addition, a ClubRare metaverse storefront will be opened in The Sandbox.
Open until June 25th, all 861,400+ users who have traded on OpenSea's smart contract prior to January 1 2022 are eligible for this AirDrop of up to 75 $MPWR.
Learn more: https://docs.clubrare.xyz/opensea-user-airdrop
The hub of ClubRare Universe is ClubRare Marketplace, a decentralized community-owned NFT trading platform for both digital and physical goods. The team has innovated a logistics, shipping, and collectible authentication system. Collectors can purchase real-world exclusive merch, and see their IRL closet replicated in the metaverse with NFT-based digital goods.
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As the governing body of ClubRare Universe, AGOV DAO members enjoy exclusive access to physical and digital assets released by creators. DAO members will cooperate to increase overall economic value, conduct buybacks, and act as a thinktank for the future of ClubRare.
AGOV DAO will also issue sponsorship to creators to kickstart their growth potential, and facilitate exciting opportunities for the community of collectors.
The ClubRare team will be convening in NYC on June 20-23 for NFT.NYC conference, as platinum sponsor. The team will be revealing a huge brand partnership, giving away $MPWR, and featuring an exclusive auction.
On June 23, ClubRare will host the afterparty, post NFT.NYC. At this invite-only event, attendees will hear from established and rising voices in web3, and benefit from a wealth of experience across e-commerce and metaverse.
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. Supreme Court released its 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The Court's decision in Dobbs completely overturned Roe v. Wade, the Court's landmark 1973 decision legalizing abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. A Reuters article published earlier details what propelled Tony Perkins into the pro-life movement and political movement.
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement:
"Today the Supreme Court yielded to the actual words of the Constitution and overturned the atrocity of the Roe v. Wade decision of 1973, once again allowing states and the Congress to pass laws upholding the sanctity of human life. Despite incredible unprecedented pressure from the pro-abortion movement, including leaking the opinion before it was officially released, the members of the Court held fast to their constitutional duty. The Court maintained its independence and in doing so, upheld its integrity and preserved the foundation of justice.
"While we are grateful that the tyranny of Roe has ended, we are mindful of the solemnity of this moment: What the Court has done is an act of repentance out of which we bring forth the fruit of repentance, rebuilding a culture of life in America. We mourn that so many lives had to be lost to get us to this point. We will redouble our support for mothers and fathers in need especially by supporting the great work of pregnancy resource centers. We must elect pro-life representatives to every level of government from the school board to the White House. And we must pray for the day when people won't be voting on whether a person has the right to life, or that an unborn child's life is dependent upon state lines. Today, though, we must also celebrate and give thanks to God that countless unborn children's lives will be saved."
Mary Szoch, FRC's Director of the Center for Human Dignity, also commented:
"Today the tyranny of Roe has come to an end. This is a major victory for life and a major victory for the integrity of the Court! For decades the pro-life movement has prayed and worked tirelessly to see this unjust decision overturned. The pro-abortion movement did everything in its power to influence this decision—including an unprecedented leak of the opinion. However, the Justices held fast to their integrity, impartiality, and duty to uphold the Constitution, and in doing so, their decision has saved countless lives. Pro-life Americans' work to support moms and dads in need, elect pro-life leaders, pass legislation, and change hearts and minds to value unborn life should be celebrated! This is a huge victory!
"With this ruling, the abortion business that has been built through the exploitation of women and the killing of their children is beginning to crumble. Still, our work is far from finished. In some states, the evil of abortion that ends the life of a unique child, breaks the heart of a mother and father, and shatters the conscience of a nation continues. We must double our efforts to support mothers and fathers in need. We must support pregnancy resource centers with financial, material, and spiritual resources. We must have the difficult conversations with our neighbors about the dignity of the human person beginning in the womb. And we must pray—pray without ceasing—for the day when all life is respected and treated as the gift from God that it is."
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BELTON — Bell County officials on Sunday will begin accepting proposals for the purchasing of naming rights to the Bell County Expo Center.
Proposals will be received through 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, the county said in a news release.
“Sponsor partnerships are important in the public venue and live event industry,” Bell County Expo Center Executive Director Tim Stephens said in a statement. “We look forward to seeing if there is any interest in the largest of those sponsorships, the naming rights to the entire facility.”
The Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton, hosts between 270 and 300 events each year. Combined, those events draw anywhere from 350,000 and 450,000 visitors from across the state, the news release said.
“We believe the Expo is a high value marketing platform,” Bell County Judge David Blackburn said, “and the successful proposer will realize significant benefits.”
The official Request for Proposal will be posted to the public notice section of the Bell County website Sunday morning, spokesman James Stafford said.
To receive more information and updates on this solicitation, individuals and organizations can register with Bell County at https://bellcountytx.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. Seal proposals can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Bell County Auditor’s Office, attention to Ammy James, located on the third floor of Bell County Courthouse, 101 E. Central Ave., Belton, Texas 76513 | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_770393b2-ee8a-11ec-946c-0353342bf046.html | 2022-06-17T23:43:53Z |
Dry and warmer for the beginning of the week
TONIGHT: We will see the stray light rain and snow showers continue into the early evening before finally disappearing into the late night and overnight hours. Winds will be calm for the night ahead between 5-10 mph. Low temperatures for the morning get down to the 20's and 30's.
TOMORROW: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies will be found across the region with no chance of rain or snow for Monday. Winds will only be slightly breezy with winds sticking between 5-15 mph. High temperatures reach into the 50's and 60's.
LONG TERM: Rain and snow come back into the region on Tuesday, but most of it will be light and only stick around the mountains of central ID and western WY. More mountain precipitation continues for Wednesday and Thursday with a stray valley rain shower possible on those days. Wettest day of the week looks to be on Friday with more scattered rain and snow showers across the entire region. Isolated showers are leftover for Saturday before drying up on Sunday. Winds will begin to ramp up and be very gusty on Tuesday. Gusty winds will then look to continue for the remainder of the work week. High temperatures reach the 60's and 70's for Tuesday before dropping back to the upper 40's and 50's for Wednesday. High's then have slight increases and decreases for the rest of the week, but look to mainly stick between the upper 40's to lower 60's. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/24/dry-and-warmer-for-the-beginning-of-the-week/ | 2022-04-25T00:29:03Z |
With Three-year Revenue Growth of 2,587% Percent, Neptune Flood Receives Ranking No. 205 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Neptune Flood, the first AI-driven flood insurance company to provide fast, easy, and better flood insurance, ranks No. 205 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"I'm extremely proud of the Neptune team for all we have accomplished and to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list," said CEO Trevor Burgess. "We are the largest private flood insurance company in the United States with over 125,000 clients, providing the alternative to the federal government's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance agents across the country count on Neptune and our technology to help quickly and easily insure their clients against the risk of flooding."
Neptune marks CEO Trevor Burgess's second company to rank on the Inc. 5000. His prior entrepreneurial venture, C1 Bank, appeared on the list in 2012 and 2014.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Neptune Flood is the largest entirely digital flood insurance company in the United States and is the alternative to the NFIP. We were founded to change the way consumers and businesses think about and buy flood, and now, parametric earthquake insurance. Neptune uses AI-driven technology to make it fast and easy for consumers to buy, and agents to sell, insurance.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021 (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired). The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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Constance N. Hadley and Mark Mortensen win award for best MIT SMR article on planned change and organizational development
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the editors of MIT Sloan Management Review announced that Constance N. Hadley and Mark Mortensen are the winners of the 2022 Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize. The prize is awarded to the authors of the most outstanding MIT SMR article on planned change and organizational development published in the winter 2021 through fall 2021 issues.
MIT SMR awarded the prize for the article "Are Your Team Members Lonely?" from the winter 2021 issue. Hadley is an organizational psychologist and lecturer at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Mortensen is an associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD.
The prize-winning article results from two studies involving nearly 500 global executives, along with informal interviews with other managers. The authors found that workplace teams are changing in today's organizations, and they are now less likely to be relatively stable, with long-lasting group member roles underpinned by close working relationships. Teams have not only become ever present in our work lives but have also grown in number and scope and become more flexible, less stable, and more time-pressed. The result is that we are often "alone together" in the organization.
The authors assert that loneliness or the lack of social connections is often thought of as an individual issue, but in organizations, it is also a structural one that can emerge from the composition, duration, and staffing of teams. Four features of current team design foster such disconnection: fluid membership, with rapid turnover in team composition; modularized roles, with members chosen for discrete skills the team requires; part-time commitment such that members can serve on many teams simultaneously; and short duration, with teams forming for short periods before disbanding. Such scenarios tend to promote transactional, limited, and shallow relationships among members.
"The authors' call for managers to exercise more responsibility for the well-being of employees and their social interconnections would resonate with Dick Beckhard," the judges say. "He was a strong advocate for the use of diverse teams in organizations and was keenly aware of the features that encourage and discourage positive intrateam dynamics."
The authors advise monitoring feelings of loneliness among employees. Leaders might create what the authors call core teams, with longer durations, stable membership, low turnover, common affinities or interests, and a shared work location.
This year's panel of judges consisted of distinguished members of the MIT Sloan School of Management faculty: Kate Kellogg, the David J. McGrath Jr. Professor of Management and Innovation; John Van Maanen, the Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management, Emeritus; and David Robertson, a senior lecturer in operations management.
One of the founders and architects of the field of organizational development, Professor Richard Beckhard was a member of the MIT Sloan School of Management faculty for more than 20 years. A longtime friend of MIT Sloan Management Review, Beckhard was known for his efforts to help organizations function in a more humane and high-performing manner and to empower people to be agents of change.
At MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR), we explore how leadership and management are transforming in a disruptive world. We help thoughtful leaders capture the exciting opportunities — and face down the challenges — created as technological, societal, and environmental forces reshape how organizations operate, compete, and create value.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. ("American Outdoor" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AOUT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether American Outdoor and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On July 14, 2022, American Outdoor reported its financial results for the Company's fourth fiscal quarter. Among other items, American Outdoor reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.14, missing consensus estimates by $0.23, and a 28.8% decline in revenue to $45.9 million, missing expectations by $9.2 million.
On this news, American Outdoor's stock price fell $1.05 per share, or 11.15%, to close at $8.37 per share on July 15, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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(TSXV: CPER) (OTCQB: CPCPF)
VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CopperCorp Resources Inc. (TSXV: CPER) (OTCQB: CPCPF) ("CopperCorp" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received preliminary assay results for a further two drill holes from the Alpine Stellar Zone located in the Company's AMC Project, western Tasmania, Australia.
1. Significant mineralized intercepts include:
2. These results continue to confirm the Company's interpretation of multiple continuous, broad zones of copper mineralization at the Alpine Stellar Zone, defined to date over a strike length of 700m and open and to a vertical depth of 300m and open.
3. These results are also encouraging in further confirming the trend of these mineralized zones towards the yet untested Alpine West target, scheduled to be drilled in the next several months. Including Alpine West the prospective strike length is approximately 2.2km.
4. CopperCorp is now drilling holes to test continuity of the interpreted zones of copper mineralization to depth. Drilling is also planned to step out on these zones along strike.
Stephen Swatton, President and CEO of CopperCorp, stated, "Drill confirmation of the continuation of wide zones of copper mineralization in these drill holes is very encouraging and confirms our initial interpretation that the copper rich mineralized system hosted in multiple broad, sub-parallel steeply dipping zones is robust. This bodes well for finding further copper mineralization at Alpine Stellar Zone and other identified targets in the West and North Zones which lie adjacent to Stellar (as reported in the May 11th News release). Further drill results are expected to be released within the next 30 days as the laboratory catches up on the recent backlog of samples submitted for analysis"
At the time of reporting, the Company has completed drilling of 13 diamond core holes for a total of 4,387m at the Alpine Stellar zone, with a 13th hole (AP035) now in progress. The drill program comprises confirmation and infill holes designed to confirm historical copper grades, test continuity and extension of mineralization, and provide geological and structural context to the mineralization.
New assay results from 2 drill holes AP026 and AP027A have been received and reviewed. Both holes were successful in intersecting significant zones of copper mineralization (Table 2).
AP026, representing CopperCorp's western-most hole drilled to date at the Alpine Stellar Zone, intersected variably mineralized chloritic schist and silicified carbonate units with minor massive magnetite-pyrite±chalcopyrite mineralization present over the reported significant assay interval.
AP027A, drilled close to the central part of the Alpine Stellar Zone, intersected semi-massive banded and brecciated magnetite-pyrite-siderite±chalcopyrite mineralization from 31.2 to 88.2m massive to semi-massive magnetite-pyrite-carbonate and chloritic volcanics with chalcopyrite as veins and disseminations from 156.0 to 240.9m, and quartzite with disseminated and stringer veinlet chalcopyrite mineralization from 204.9 to 268.4m.
Assay results are pending for completed drill holes AP028 through to AP034.
The Alpine prospect was discovered by CRA Exploration in the early 1980's after following up an airborne magnetic survey with gridding, ground magnetics, and soil geochemistry followed by two diamond drill holes in 1985. Stellar Resources drilled a further 19 holes between 2006 and 2008. The historical, wide-spaced drilling intersected significant IOCG-style copper mineralization, with significant intercepts including:
- AP004: 38.2m @ 0.79% Cu from 57.7m, including 28.2m @ 1.03 % Cu from 58.7m and 41.8m @ 0.3% Cu from 111.0m
- AP007: 86.0m @ 0.50% Cu from 62.0m
- AP008A: 41.0m @ 0.48% Cu from 29.8m
- AP017: 24.7m @ 0.52% Cu from 222.0m
Mineralization at Alpine is hosted in intensely deformed and metamorphosed amphibolites, mafic and pelitic schists, graphitic phyllites and carbonates belonging to the Bowry Formation of the Arthur Metamorphic Complex. Copper mineralization is associated with up to three sub-parallel magnetite-hematite-sulphide lenses in strongly silica-siderite altered chlorite schists (see examples in Figures 7 and 8). Mineralization consists mainly of chalcopyrite with lesser covellite and bornite. Additional chalcopyrite-pyrite breccia mineralization is hosted in silica-siderite altered and veined quartzites and schists adjacent to the ironstone lenses. Anomalous levels of cobalt is associated with the copper mineralization, typically averaging 200 to 300ppm Co and locally reaching up to 0.1% Co over short intervals.
The mineralization strikes east-northeast and dips steeply to the southeast, forming an interpreted fault-bound boudinage within the highly deformed schists of over 600m in strike length. Drilling completed to date indicates that the thickest part of the Stellar mineralized zone is over 100m in width, thinning to the west and thickening towards an interpreted faulted fold hinge in the east. The deposit remains open down dip and along strike to the west.
As previously reported1, results from recent geophysical modelling indicate that the drilled IOCG style mineralization at the Alpine Stellar Zone is defined by coincident gravity and magnetic anomalies (see Figure 1). The model further indicates additional areas of high IOCG prospectivity indicated by coincident, partially coincident, or offset gravity and magnetic anomalies – the Alpine West and Alpine North targets (Figures 2 & 3) which the Company plans to drill test.
The AMC Project covers a total of 1,066 km2 along approximately 100 km of strike length and establishes CopperCorp as the dominant owner of prospective ground in the district. The rocks are Neoproterozoic-Cambrian age and comprise a regional-scale metamorphic structural deformation zone that is host to widespread magnetite-sulphide-silicate alteration and mineralization indicative of a large Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG)-style system and includes the Savage River 498 Mt @ 46% DTR magnetite mine (owned by Grange Resources Limited)3 and CopperCorp's Alpine copper prospect.
The Alpine prospect is located 30 km northwest of the local mining hub of Zeehan and within 5 km of two large-scale operating wind and hydro-electric energy plants.
CopperCorp is a well-financed mineral exploration company with approximately C$8.5M targeting world class copper-gold discoveries in western Tasmania, Australia. The Company is currently undertaking confirmation and infill drilling and ground exploration programs at the Alpine Prospect (our initial target on the larger AMC Project, formerly the Alpine Project) where wide spaced historical drilling delineated IOCG-style mineralization over a 700m strike length.
Full information on historical exploration activities and results at the Alpine prospect and AMC Project are included in the Technical Report (NI 43-101) dated 18 April 20212. CopperCorp's diamond core drill holes are drilled at HQ and NQ core diameters using triple tube to maximize recovery. Core recovery is generally good in mineralized zones (95-100%) with poorer recoveries associated with brittle faulting on zone margins. Sample collection is supervised by CopperCorp geological staff. Mineralized zones are marked up for sampling by an experienced geologist. Half core is split by diamond saw on nominal 1.0m sample lengths while respecting geological contacts. Samples are bagged and ticketed prior to delivery by Company personnel to the ALS commercial laboratories in Burnie, Tasmania, for sample preparation. The half core samples are crushed to 80% passing 2mm, riffle split to 500g and then pulverized to pass 75um. Coarse duplicate sampling is conducted every 20 samples to assess variability of the coarse crush. Cu and multi-element assay is by 4-acid digest followed by ICP-MS at ALS laboratories by method ME-ICP61a). Au assay is by 30g fire assay at ALS laboratories by method Au-AA25. Certified reference materials (CRMs), blank and duplicate QAQC samples are included in sample submissions at 20 sample intervals. All QAQC samples were within acceptable limits (2 standard deviations for CRMs, duplicates <5%).
Reported significant mineralized intervals in this news release (including for new and historical drillhole intervals) are calculated as down-hole length-weighted intercepts using a 0.1% Cu lower cut-off grade and carry a maximum internal dilution of 4m (except for AP012A which has a maximum internal dilution of 7m). The calculated intervals for historical drill holes may vary from previously reported interval calculations that used a cut-off grade of 0.3% Cu. The 0.1% Cu cut-off grade is considered to appropriately define the boundaries of mineralized zones and provides for more balanced reporting of drilling results during the exploration stage, enabling reporting of both low- and high-grade intercepts. No top-cut grade was applied. True widths of drill hole intercepts are yet to be determined.
The Company's disclosure of technical or scientific information related to the Alpine prospect and AMC Project in this news release was reviewed and approved by Sean Westbrook, VP Exploration for the Company. Mr. Westbrook is a Qualified Person as defined under the terms of National Instrument 43-101. This news release also contains information about adjacent properties on which the Company does not have an interest. Information sources regarding the adjacent properties are listed in the References section of this news release. The QP has been unable to verify the information on these adjacent properties and the information is not necessarily indicative to the mineralization on the properties that is the subject of this news release.
Additional information about CopperCorp can be found on its website: www.coppercorpinc.com and at www.sedar.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: that further drill holes are being planned to infill around zones of higher-grade mineralization; that the continuation of wide zones of mineralization is very encouraging and confirms the Company's initial expectations that the copper rich mineralized system is robust, and that this bodes well for finding further mineralization at Alpine Stellar Zone and other identified targets in the West and North Zones which lie adjacent to Stellar; that further drill results are expected to be released within the next 30 days; the Company's ongoing diamond drilling program from the Alpine prospect Stellar Zone; and other business plans of the Company. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to: that the Company may experience difficulties in drilling and carrying out related work; the timing and content of upcoming work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information, and other risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For June's National Safety Month, SABRE, the leading personal safety brand with police and consumers worldwide, announces the launch of three new functional and fashionable personal defense products to support safe, summer fun.
"We believe personal safety is personal and our new products empower users to go about their daily activities with confidence and peace of mind. We're proud to continue to innovate and offer powerful protection and user-friendly tools that help address escalating crime," says David Nance, CEO of SABRE.
New products include:
- SABRE Pepper Gel with Keyring Release Whistle provides maximum strength pepper gel protection along with a super loud, keyring release whistle that adds an extra layer of security. The extremely loud whistle - that can be heard up to 750-feet away - helps deter an attacker and get the attention of those nearby, while the UV marking dye in the pepper gel helps the authorities identify anyone after they've been sprayed. The combo safety tool enhances user safety by helping to both scare off a potential threat and call for help for those in the immediate vicinity.
- SABRE Jeweled Pepper Spray with Snap Clip and Keyring was designed for fashionable on-the-go safety while offering protection against multiple threats. The powerful pepper spray canister is wrapped in sparkling rhinestones with a matching top. Features include:
- Made To Match Your Style: Available in black, silver, and lavender
- Prevents Accidental Discharge: Secured with a twist-lock safety
- Instant Access: Metal snap hook attaches to any bag, backpack, or tote
- Protection At A Distance Against Multiple Threats: 10-foot range with 25 bursts (5x the competition)
- SABRE Emergency Whistle with Keyring, Lanyard, and Carabiner is an easily accessible and extremely loud safety option to call for help and draw attention to the user. The SABRE Emergency Whistle's powerful, audible noise can alert those nearby that someone needs help. As the loud sound calls for help, it can also scare off your attacker. Outdoorsmen also use this item to give notice of their location or call for help when they are lost. Features include:
Products are now available online at www.sabrered.com.
ABOUT SABRE
The leading personal safety brand with police and consumers worldwide, SABRE is a family-owned and operated business with more than 45 years of experience in the personal safety space with a long-standing reputation for providing reliable, easy-to-use personal safety solutions that help put more distance between the user and multiple threats. SABRE encourages users to Make It Safe so that they can live confidently with empowering personal safety products that they can trust. For more information, please visit www.sabrered.com
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
TOMS RIVER, N.J., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Toms River at 2 Route 37 West, Suite G3. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more. The store will host a grand opening celebration on April 16 from 12 to 2 p.m., featuring discounts, giveaways, refreshments, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less.
"We understand how frustrating a technology malfunction or mishap can be," said Stephenson Defalco, Asurion District Manager. "At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, it's our top priority to support the Toms River community by offering quality customer service and a positive repair experience so when these breaks happen, locals know where to turn."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Toms River with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
2 Route 37 W Suite G3 Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 504-0055
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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Which oversized jean jacket is best?
Just about every decade from the last century has made a comeback in fashion. And with so many different trends coming together, it can be hard to find that one thing that ties your whole outfit together. Enter the oversized jean jacket.
This versatile piece of outerwear has a place in everyone’s wardrobe, from grunge to workwear. Indigo-blue is tried-and-true in the head-spinning world of changing fashion trends. No matter your style, you can’t go wrong with the Calvin Klein Jeans Oversized Vintage Denim Jacket.
What to know before you buy an oversized jean jacket
What is an oversized jean jacket
Oversized denim is iconic. Designed for that cool, slouchy look, this take on the classic piece of outerwear is the perfect mix between comfort and slacker swagger.
Unlike a regular denim jacket, oversized jackets are made to be loose in the arms and chest but not so big you’re swimming in them. Hemlines still usually fall at the waist, but you can go all in with a long oversized denim jacket if you’re after the trench silhouette.
Benefits of an oversized jean jacket
Whether you want the jacket-from-your-partner look, or you’re going after that “Breakfast Club” aesthetic, you cannot beat an oversized jean jacket. Lightweight and layerable, they’re perfect for those spring and summer months. You can wear it over your shoulders, off of one shoulder or throw on a sweater or sweatshirt underneath for added warmth.
Styling an oversized jean jacket
Oversized has that carefree attitude synonymous with the 1980s and 1990s. Go all-in with a baggy fit, or play with contrasts and accentuate your figure.
Part of what makes denim so versatile is that it works both for preppy, streetwear and workwear styles. You can add it to a pair of chinos and a casual button-down for a look you can wear out to dinner. Or layer it over your favorite graphic tee and black, skinny jeans for the streetwear aesthetic. Swap the sneakers for brown boots and the tee for flannel, and your oversized denim becomes a rugged staple in workwear.
What to look for in a quality oversized jean jacket
Wash
Washing is a production process that determines the color and distressing of your denim. Which wash you choose comes down to your own personal style:
- Indigo: This is the rich blue most commonly used for denim. It’s also the most versatile, pairing well with darks and lights or casual and dressy.
- Light-wash: This baby-blue distressed wash gives you that faded, well-worn look. Light-wash is an excellent counter to darker denim if you’re trying to double up. It looks great with black jeans.
- Dark-wash: Deep and saturated, dark-wash blue denim has an edgy side that goes well with the classic white tee or black leather jacket.
- Acid-wash: The result of a washing process that partially bleaches the denim, acid wash is a totally 1980s aesthetic that has fun applications in contemporary style. Wear it as a statement piece or as a part of a streetwear ensemble.
- Black: Black never goes out of style, and a black oversize denim jacket is all about combining a slimming fit with the rough texture of denim. Black wash is perfect if you’re feeling a little punk or rock ‘n’ roll.
- White: Beach-chic, summery white denim is crisp and preppy. Pair it with light-wash, indigo or white jeans, or throw it over a dress for some casual structure in your outfit.
Style
In addition to the wash, denim can have all sorts of aesthetic effects. Fringe is in right now, and this dangling textural element gives off a boho vibe that harkens back to cowboys and the wild west.
Patchwork is also making a comeback with its homespun look. These jackets have fun alternating squares of different-wash denim that allow you the opportunity to play with texture and color blocking.
Lastly, distressed denim is a classic, patinated style. You get the lived-in look of that storied favorite in your closet. It adds cool texture and has a bit of punk-rock edge.
Cut
The cut of your jacket describes its structure and fit. The three most common are trucker, chore and cropped denim jackets:
- Trucker: The trucker is the original denim jacket and is made to be close-fitting and hemmed at the waist. An oversized trucker will fall slightly below the waist and fit loose in the torso and arms.
- Chore: Originally designed for physical labor, this comfortable jacket with big pockets has a downward-draping fit that runs long in oversized denim.
- Crop: Cut short at the waist, cropped denim jackets are big in the arms and torso. These are great for that bomber-jacket look, so you can achieve an 80s slouch while still showing off your waist.
Material
True denim is 100% cotton. But today, many manufacturers mix in other fabrics such as polyester to cut costs and improve strength. These blended fabrics can lose their shape in the dryer. They also don’t have the slubby, rigid texture of real-cotton denim. If you’re after comfort, or a tight fit, however, stretchy blends are a great alternative to cotton for their body-conforming properties.
How much you can expect to spend on an oversized jean jacket
An oversized denim jacket made from a blend of fabrics is typically $30-$60. For 100% cotton designer brands, you can expect to pay up to $120 at major outlets.
Oversized jean jacket FAQ
Should I wash my denim jacket?
A. Don’t wash your denim unless it gets truly dirty. If you absolutely have to put it in the washing machine, do so on the gentlest setting using cold water and very little detergent. Turning your jacket inside out will not only protect the hardware and dyes but also expose the places that really need cleaning, such as the armpits. Don’t put your denim in the dryer. Either hang dry it or lay it flat.
Can I get the oversized look by just sizing up?
A. Part of what makes the oversize style so popular is that the jacket has subtle touches that still conform and flatter your body despite being roomy elsewhere. Merely sizing up can give that billow, slouchy look but might not be as comfortable or stay on as well as a fitted, oversize jean jacket.
What’s the best oversized jean jacket to buy?
Top oversized jean jacket
Calvin Klein Jeans Oversized Vintage Denim Jacket
What you need to know: This light-wash trucker from one of the biggest late-’90s brands hits all the right notes for an instant classic.
What you’ll love: Slightly faded for that vintage look, you’ll feel like you’ve had this denim jacket forever. It’s 100% cotton with enough extra fabric to loosely roll up the sleeves, but not so much that you’re committing to the full slacker look.
What you should consider: For the price and material, you really can’t go wrong with this classic cut and tasteful distressing.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top oversized jean jacket for the money
Cotton On Women’s The Oversized Denim Jacket
What you need to know: Cotton On’s indigo trucker is perfect for a crisp, clean look on a budget.
What you’ll love: Designed to fall just below the waist, this jacket has a boxy fit. The roomy sleeves are comfortable and taper at the wrist. And the lack of distressing makes this a versatile piece for various styles. This jacket pairs best with slimming or cropped tops.
What you should consider: The jacket is imported and uses Australian sizes, so be sure to check the conversion chart in the product’s details.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Worth checking out
Hotmiss Men’s Denim Jacket Casual Button Down Trucker Jacket Jean Coat
What you need to know: Baggy and lightweight, the Hotmiss trucker has a retro vibe with a unisex fit.
What you’ll love: This jean jacket is the quintessential early ’90s piece of outerwear. Unstructured and loose, you can roll up the sleeves and let it hang off your shoulders to really achieve the grunge look. It’s roomy for breathability on warmer days and layering potential in the colder months.
What you should consider: This jacket is a polyester, cotton blend.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colonial Pipeline Terminals has been recognized by the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) with the Safety Excellence Award for its dedication to promoting a well-rounded safety culture, which includes management commitment, active employee participation, safety training, hazard identification and control, and safety program innovation.
"This award is a spectacular accomplishment for Colonial as a terminal operator in its first full year of operations and is a testament to our commitment to safety and Zero is Possible! mentality when it comes to incidents," said Senior Manager, Terminal Operations Zach Hauser. "At Colonial, we believe safety is essential to achieve organizational excellence. We integrate safety into everything we do operationally, and we strive for excellence through Colonial's Safety Management System."
Colonial continuously celebrates outstanding safety performance by its employees and contractors. Each year, "Safe Persons of the Year" are identified by senior leaders for demonstrating safety excellence. Darcy Small, Terminal Superintendent in the Charlotte Terminal, was recognized as the Terminal Team's Safe Person of the Year for leading her team with a strong safety focus throughout the transition to Colonial and during multiple large-scale projects in 2021.
Contractors are recognized during Colonial's Contractor Symposium. I.T.S. Pipeline Specialists recently received the "Safety Engagement and Commitment" and "Circle of Excellence" awards for their safe completion of multiple projects, including a large expansion project at the Charlotte Terminal, with zero incidents and proactive safety engagement.
Colonial Enterprises Inc. entered the terminal business in Q4 2020 when it launched a new subsidiary, Colonial Pipeline Terminals, and purchased three refined product terminals. The terminal business was a natural extension of the overall strategy to diversify the Colonial Enterprises portfolio and to serve customers in new ways. Colonial Pipeline Company, a subsidiary of Colonial Enterprises, is the largest refined petroleum pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons of fuel daily.
Each year, ILTA collects safety data from its terminal member companies and shares its findings in a report for their use in benchmarking and continued safety awareness. Colonial was selected following ILTA's comprehensive review of safety records, proactive initiatives and actions taken in 2021 to advance terminal safety and overall industry safety performance. The award was presented June 14 at ILTA's Conference and Trade Show in Houston, Texas.
About Colonial Pipeline Terminals: Colonial Pipeline Terminals, a subsidiary of Colonial Enterprises Inc. and affiliate of Colonial Pipeline Company, is a growing provider of refined product truck terminal services in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company provides throughput and storage solutions for gasoline, diesel, biodiesel and ethanol products. Colonial Pipeline Terminals is uniquely focused on driver efficiency, inventory management and product automation. Services include automated biodiesel and ethanol blending, enhanced inventory reporting and management, and electronic data communication.
About Colonial Pipeline Company: Colonial Pipeline Company, founded in 1962, connects refineries – primarily located in the Gulf Coast – with customers and markets throughout the Southern and Eastern United States through a pipeline system that spans more than 5,500 miles. The company delivers refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, and fuel for the U.S. military. Colonial is committed to safety and environmental stewardship across its operations. More information about Colonial is available at www.colpipe.com.
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
Schneider ElectricTM Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Schneider-ElectricTM-Recalls-1-4-Million-Electrical-Panels-Due-to-Thermal-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards
Sienhua Group Recalls WarmWave and Hunter Ceramic Tower Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Sienhua-Group-Recalls-WarmWave-and-Hunter-Ceramic-Tower-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Time-Cap Labs Recalls Kroger Brand Aspirin and Ibuprofen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Time-Cap-Labs-Recalls-Kroger-Brand-Aspirin-and-Ibuprofen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning
Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Aurohealth-Recalls-Walgreens-Brand-Acetaminophen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning
Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Sun-Pharma-Recalls-Kroger-Brand-Acetaminophen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning
TJX Recalls Egg Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/TJX-Recalls-Egg-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Sold-at-Marshalls-T-J-Maxx-HomeGoods-and-Homesense-Stores
Aurohealth Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Aurohealth-Recalls-Kroger-Brand-Acetaminophen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning
Children's Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by Loulou Lollipop
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Childrens-Sleepwear-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-and-Burn-Hazard-Imported-by-Loulou-Lollipop
Times Tienda Recalls Children's Desks and Chairs Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint and Lead Content Bans; Lead Poisoning Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Times-Tienda-Recalls-Childrens-Desks-and-Chairs-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Paint-and-Lead-Content-Bans-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard
Primark Recalls Wooden Xylophone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Primark-Recalls-Wooden-Xylophone-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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New Orleans-Based Coffeehouse Chain Awards Franchise License to Deserving Veteran Family
NEW ORLEANS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, the coffeehouse known for its "southern hospitality" experience, the freshest products, and better beans with superior roasting technique, has announced its annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway, which was most recently awarded to a husband and wife team, Kyle and Jen McElhaney.
The franchise believes in brewing up small business opportunities for military veterans, who are looking to join the ever-growing $100 billion a year global coffee industry. PJ's Coffee seeks hardworking, passionate applicants who align with its core values of delivering best-in-class coffee with the highest regards to service and hospitality.
"With many of our previous veteran franchisees, we've seen a seamless transition from military life to entrepreneurship, so we started this initiative to attract like-minded individuals to our concept, and as a way of saying 'thank you for your service,'" said Ryan Stansbury, PJ's Coffee Vice President of Franchise Development. "We've found that our veteran franchisees have an extra attention to detail and level of care when it comes to how they present themselves and our brand."
In April 2022, Kyle and Jennifer executed a multi-unit option agreement to own and operate two PJ's Coffee locations within the Memphis area, with the first unit scheduled to open by the end of 2022. After that, the pair would like to introduce about a dozen locations to the tri-state area. Kyle attended the University of Mississippi ROTC and then served as an Army Officer and helicopter pilot for 8 and a half years. He piloted an AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter, and was deployed to Jalalabad, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2010-2011. He then spent two years in the Mississippi National Guard where he left service at the rank of Major. Kyle then became a military recruiter for Northern Kansas before going to work for ADP, and eventually opening his own businesses.
"I am incredibly fortunate to have been awarded this opportunity," said Kyle. "As coffee consumers in the community, once we tried the product, we knew there was a need for this. We're thrilled to be the ones to debut PJ's menu offerings and family-like atmosphere in Memphis."
The couple are heavily involved within their community and have owned and operated several businesses. Together, they have invested in high demand concepts throughout Memphis, including a logistics company, a full-service interior design support business and a fleet cleaning business.
The PJ's Coffee brand is passionate about giving back to the veteran community in any way it can. The company is a five-star VetFran member, proudly offering qualified veterans a 20 percent discount on the initial franchise fee.
The company also ranked No. 48 within the 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list of innovative restaurant brands and executives shaping the fast casual segment. The judges look at profitability, growth, innovation, nimbleness and creativity. To learn more about the franchise opportunity, and to request your free franchise information booklet, please visit http://www.pjsfranchise.com.
About PJ's Coffee
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans was founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry. The coffeehouse was acquired by Ballard Brands in 2008 which was spearheaded by brothers Paul, Scott and Steve Ballard. The New Orleans-based coffeehouse demonstrates that better beans, superior roasting techniques, and pure passion for the art of coffee-making matter. The brand serves a wide variety of hot, iced and frozen coffee beverages using only the top one percent of Arabica beans, as well as organic tea and fresh breakfast pastries. As the company recently celebrated its 40th year as an established brand, it continues to remain an authentic coffeehouse with a New Orleans spirit. PJ's Coffee has more than 100 locations open and operating nationally and internationally.
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LIMA, Peru, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intercorp Financial Services Inc. ("IFS" or "the Company") (BVL/NYSE: IFS) announced today the filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Annual Report") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
With the filing of its 2021 Annual Report, the Company complies with its reporting obligations with the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The 2021 Annual Report includes the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board and its auditors' opinion on IFS' compliance with internal control over financial reporting.
The 2021 Annual Report can be accessed by visiting the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and can also be found on IFS' website, www.ifs.com.pe, under the "Investor Relations" section, "SEC Filings" subsection. In addition, shareholders may receive a hard copy of the 2021 Annual Report, including the audited consolidated financial statements included in such report, free of charge, by requesting a copy within a reasonable period of time from IFS' Investor Relations Office, at ir@intercorp.com.pe.
Any inquiries can be directed to Ernesto Ferrero, IFS' Investor Relations Officer, at eferrerom@intercorp.com.pe.
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. ("IFS"), is a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Panama, and has securities listed on the Lima Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. IFS is a leading provider of financial services in Peru. IFS' main subsidiaries are Banco Internacional del Perú, S.A.A.-Interbank ("Interbank"), Interseguro Compañía de Seguros, S.A. ("Interseguro") and Inteligo Group Corp. ("Inteligo"). Interbank is a full-service bank providing general banking services to retail and commercial customers. Interseguro is a leading insurance company, providing annuities, individual life insurance, disability insurance and survivor benefits, and mandatory traffic accident insurance. Inteligo is a fast-growing provider of wealth management services through Inteligo Bank Ltd. and Interfondos, as well as brokerage services through Inteligo SAB.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and certain of its plans, objectives, assumptions, projections, expectations or beliefs and statements regarding other future events or prospects. These statements include, without limitation, those concerning: the Company's strategy and ability to achieve it; expectations regarding sales, profitability and growth; possible or assumed future results of operations; capital expenditures and investment plans; adequacy of capital; and financing plans; potential exposure to various types of market risks, such as macroeconomic risk, Peru specific risks, foreign exchange rate risk, interest rate risks and other risks related to financial performance. We do not intend, and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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Waqas Durrani promoted as leader of Enterprise Shared Services Counsel
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA announced Waqas Durrani has been promoted to senior vice president, Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) Counsel in USAA's Chief Legal Office. In this role, Durrani will lead teams supporting technology and transactions, privacy and data security, labor and employment, and USAA's Chief Financial Office. He previously led the technology and transactions team as vice president and will report to USAA Chief Legal Officer Bob Johnson.
Durrani joined USAA in 2017 as legal counsel for USAA's property and casualty company. In his subsequent role leading the technology and transactions team, he advised on USAA's prior sale of its investment management company and mutual fund portfolio to Schwab and Victory Capital, respectively and on the acquisition of insurer Noblr, which now offers USAA members "pay as you drive" auto insurance. Prior to joining USAA, he worked at Allstate for 16 years in various roles, including serving as associate general counsel at Esurance, an affiliate of Allstate. Before that, Waqas served as corporate counsel at U.S. Office Products Company, a startup company.
"Waqas has played an essential role in critical transactions for USAA while providing strong leadership and legal advice in support of our members," Johnson said. "I am excited to see the momentum continue under his leadership as we deliver on our mission to serve the military community."
Waqas received a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Loyola University in Chicago. He also received Master of Science in journalism and a law degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
"USAA has served the military for over 100 years, and I've been privileged to support that mission," Durrani said. "I am eager to continue providing that support as we care for our 13 million members and more than 38,000 employees."
About USAA
Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking, and investment and retirement solutions to more than 13 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 38,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.
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Shareholders with $500,000 losses or more are encouraged to contact the firm.
LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Upstart Holdings, Inc. ("Upstart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPST).
Class Period: March 18, 2021 – May 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 12, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Upstart lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/upstart-holdings-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) that Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) that, as a result, Upstart was experiencing negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) that, as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Fact-checking the Biden vs. Rick Scott argument over Scott’s tax proposal
By Daniel Dale, CNN
A prominent Republican, Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, is still falsely describing what his own tax proposal says.
President Joe Biden, meanwhile, is attacking Scott’s proposal by misleadingly describing a key number from a think tank’s analysis — an analysis based on rough assumptions about what Scott might mean — as if that number is much more definitive than the think tank says it is.
The prolonged argument between Scott and Biden, which has flared once more this week, is centered on a brief item in a document Scott released in February. The document, which Scott calls “An 11 Point Plan to Rescue America,” includes this two-sentence proposal: “All Americans should pay some income tax to have skin in the game, even if a small amount. Currently over half of Americans pay no income tax.”
Democrats pounced on the senator’s proposal, correctly noting that forcing all Americans to pay some income tax would mean a tax increase for tens of millions of people. The Americans who don’t pay federal income tax — 75 million households in 2022, about 42% of the total, according to estimates from the Tax Policy Center think tank — include both jobless and employed people who don’t earn enough money to have to file tax returns; people who are eligible for refundable tax credits that exceed what they would otherwise owe in income tax; and some retirees, people with disabilities and stay-at-home parents.
Some Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, have also rejected Scott’s tax proposal. And Scott — the chairman of Senate Republicans’ national campaign committee — has responded to the criticism by backtracking. He has both wrongly denied that he proposed any tax increase at all and obfuscated about how broad the language in his plan actually is.
Here’s a fact check of a claim Biden made in a speech Wednesday, of a claim Scott made in an interview Wednesday and of the senator’s continued insistence that he is not proposing a tax increase at all.
Biden’s claim about how much taxes would increase
In a Wednesday speech to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union, Biden said Scott had laid out a plan “in writing.”
“It’s in writing,” Biden repeated. “And here’s what it does: It raises taxes on 75 million American families, over 95% of whom earn less than $100,000 a year in a combined income. It would raise taxes by nearly $1,500 per family. It’s all in writing. You can go online.”
Facts First: Biden’s framing of this “nearly $1,500 per family” figure was misleading. This figure is not “in writing” in Scott’s own plan — nor is it even from someone’s analysis of a specific policy Scott laid out in his plan document. Rather, the figure is a rough estimate, from the Tax Policy Center, of an entirely hypothetical policy that would satisfy the Scott plan’s vague call for all Americans to pay some income tax. A senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center, Howard Gleckman, said in an email to CNN that their team “made assumptions about what a plan roughly like his idea might look like” and “we did not analyze Scott’s idea because it was not really a plan. It was just one sentence that left out many important specifics.”
Richard Kaplan, a law professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who’s an expert on US tax policy, said in an email: “In terms of ‘skin in the game,’ Sen. Scott provided no details, none. The Tax Policy Center analyzed a plan totally of their own creation that would ensure that everyone pays something, but its specific parameters cannot be attributed to Sen. Scott. He simply set out a general goal and might well balk when implementing provisions are considered.”
Scott has already balked at the Tax Policy Center’s hypothetical policy. Scott spokesperson McKinley Lewis said in a Thursday email that “these figures have no basis in reality.”
What the Tax Policy Center found
Still, Biden could fairly invoke the “nearly $1,500” figure if he did what the Tax Policy Center did — transparently explain that the figure comes from a think tank’s own suppositions about what a policy compliant with Scott’s stated goal of having all Americans pay some income tax could look like. (The White House noted in an email that press secretary Jen Psaki more precisely referred to the figure in April as having come from “one independent analysis.”) The Tax Policy Center, a joint venture of the left-leaning Urban Institute and the Brookings Institution, said in the introduction to the analysis: “Because Scott has not said how his plan would work, TPC analyzed a simple version consistent with his idea. … Other versions of Scott’s idea would carry a different price tag, though all would primarily burden low- and middle-income households.”
The hypothetical policy that the Tax Policy Center analyzed was a minimum tax in which every household regardless of income would have to pay at least $100 in federal income tax per year. Its analysis found that, among the 42% of American households that would face tax increases, the average increase would be $1,480.
That is indeed nearly $1,500. But, again, Scott has not endorsed these particulars. Gleckman said that “we don’t know how much minimum tax he’d have everyone pay, and we don’t know exactly who would be taxed and who would be exempt.”
Another analysis, from the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy think tank, tested a different hypothetical policy that would satisfy Scott’s proposal to have all Americans pay some income tax. Under that policy, the institute found that the poorest fifth of Americans would face an average tax hike of just over $1,000.
Garrett Watson, senior policy analyst at the right-leaning Tax Foundation think tank, said in an email: “A major part of the problem in the discussion is we are all extrapolating a tax proposal from one bullet point, where neither critics nor the advocate of the proposal agree on what the bullet point is saying or what the details would be.”
Scott’s claim about what his plan says
On Wednesday morning, the day after another speech in which Biden had invoked the Tax Policy Center’s numbers, Scott appeared on Fox and claimed that the President was “confused.”
The senator correctly said that the roughly $1,500 figure Biden invoked cannot be found in his plan. But Scott also said this: “You go to RescueAmerica.com, there’s nothing that the President said that’s in there. What I’ve said is, let’s get people back to work so they have skin in the game. I mean, think about it: We want people to work in this country.”
At another point in the interview, Scott was asked if he is saying someone making $30,000 should pay even $30 in taxes to have “skin in the game.” He responded, “I think you get people back to work. What I’ve said basically is, you know, look: If they’re able-bodied, get back to work. Guess what? When you work, you pay payroll taxes. You buy things, you pay sales tax. Maybe you buy a house, you pay property taxes.”
Facts First: Scott was incorrectly describing what his plan says. The item on RescueAmerica.com does not say that Scott’s proposal for everyone to have “skin in the game” is limited to jobless able-bodied people; in fact, the item doesn’t mention getting people back to work at all. It also says nothing about payroll taxes, sales taxes and property taxes. Again, the item simply calls for all Americans to pay some income tax — making no exception for the tens of millions of people who are already working but don’t pay federal income tax. (Gleckman said about 45 million households include such a person.) This, once more, is what Scott’s item says in full: “All Americans should pay some income tax to have skin in the game, even if a small amount. Currently over half of Americans pay no income tax.”
Lewis, the senator’s spokesperson, pointed CNN to an opinion article Scott published in April — more than a month and a half after he had released the full plan — in which he promised that his “skin in the game” proposal “wouldn’t change anything” for either working-class Americans or retirees and instead would target only two groups: 1) able-bodied, working-age people “who live off government handouts, even though they could be working,” and 2) “very wealthy people” who hire professionals to help them avoid “paying their fair share.”
Scott himself tweeted on Thursday: “I’ve been clear: if you’re working, I don’t want you to pay even $1 more in taxes.” And Lewis insisted in an email that “people who are working are paying income taxes.”
But, again, some working people are not paying income taxes, though many of them do pay other kinds of taxes. And Scott has not revised the unambiguous language in his original plan document, which does not exempt retirees or working people.
Gleckman of the Tax Policy Center said: “Scott has the plan he published, then he has tweets and op-eds where he says he didn’t say what the plan says in plain English.”
Scott’s insistence that he hasn’t called for a tax increase
Speaking of plain English: Scott and his team continue to deny even that he has proposed any tax increase.
The senator tweeted Thursday, “I’m about getting folks back to work & I’ll never support higher taxes.” In rejecting the Tax Policy Center’s calculations, spokesperson Lewis said in his email that Scott hasn’t called for “any tax increases of any kind.”
Facts First: These claims are just false. Scott’s plan clearly proposed a tax increase in calling for “all Americans” to pay some income tax. And the senator clearly proposed a tax increase even in the opinion article in which he said that his proposal was targeted only at wealthy people who are gaming the system and able-bodied, working-age people who are living off of government benefits.
Even if Scott were calling only for currently jobless, benefits-receiving, able-bodied people to pay more in taxes, that is still support for higher taxes. And forcing “all Americans” to pay some income tax, as his plan still says he wants, is very obviously support for higher taxes.
It’s not only Democrats who have interpreted Scott’s plan as a call for a broad tax increase. When McConnell was asked about Scott’s plan in March, he said that if Republicans retake the Senate in the midterm elections, “We will not have as part of our agenda a bill that raises taxes on half the American people.”
Gleckman said this week: “All I know is the plain meaning of the words in (Scott’s) Rescue America Plan is that he would impose income taxes on people who do not now pay income taxes. That is the very definition of a tax increase.”
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership, welcomes Barr Wealth Management, led by veteran advisor Thomas Barr, as the latest wealth management team to choose Steward's independent partnership. Most recently, Barr spent 14 years with Wells Fargo where he managed around $220 million for 35 client households. Barr Wealth Management will be in the Steward Partners' New York City office.
"Steward Partners has a unique business model where all our advisors are truly partners who not only have an ownership stake in the company, but also own their own practice," said Doug Kentfield, President and Head of Wealth Management at Steward Partners. "That has really been a key part of our success in recruiting accomplished, highly experienced advisors like Tom who has maintained some client relationships for more than 25 years. We have a strong pipeline and expect to continue our current growth trajectory."
"Before making the decision to leave Wells Fargo, I looked at and spoke with at least a dozen firms with varying structures and found that Steward Partners was by far the best choice for me and more importantly, my clients," explained Thomas Barr, Partner, Managing Director and Wealth Manager at Steward Partners. "I like the fact that Steward has gathered some $25 billion in client assets but is still small enough to be nimble in terms of making decisions. I feel the firm has a lot of momentum and resources to help me grow my business. The fact that The Pritzker Organization has recently invested $100 million in Steward Partners is a testament to what a strong player the organization has become in the advisory space."
Thomas Barr has close to 40 years of experience as a wealth manager. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics, he began his career as a Portfolio Manager in the Private Banking Division of Bankers Trust Company, followed by a similar role at Citibank Private Bank where he met the investment needs of individuals, including trusts and estates. He then spent 20 years at Munn, Bernhard & Associates, Inc., (later called MB Investment Partners) a private NYC-based investment advisory firm before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2008. Joining Barr will be Partner, Vice President and Senior Registered Client Administrative Manager, Arline Strelzik, who has worked closely with him for more than a decade.
"It's extremely gratifying that out of all the options available from independent firms and wirehouses, that Tom Barr has chosen to join Steward Partners," said Michael Drumm, Senior Vice President and Divisional President at Steward Partners. "We look forward to helping him continue serving his current client base while also growing his business."
Steward Partners is one of the country's fastest growing independent wealth management firms and ranked #20 on Barron's list of Top RIAs in 2021, an annual ranking of independent advisory companies based on value of assets managed, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning, and other metrics. Steward Partners also had fifteen of its partners named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors and three advisors on Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State List in 2022, both of which are prepared by SHOOK Research.
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$2.2 billion investment part of SWEPCO'S ongoing efforts to secure renewable energy resources
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), has announced plans to add three renewable energy projects totaling 999 megawatts (MW). The projects represent a $2.2 billion investment in clean, cost-effective resources. SWEPCO expects to issue another request for proposal (RFP) in the near term for additional renewable energy consistent with the company's integrated resource plan for its energy and capacity needs.
SWEPCO is seeking approval from regulators in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to acquire the 200-MW Mooringsport solar project in Caddo Parish, Louisiana; the 200.6-MW Diversion wind project in Baylor County, Texas; and the 598.4-MW Wagon Wheel wind project spanning Logan, Garfield and Noble counties in Oklahoma. Invenergy is developing the three projects. Diversion is expected to reach commercial operation in December 2024, and Mooringsport and Wagon Wheel are expected to come online in December 2025. The solar and wind projects were identified through a competitive bidding process. Following state regulatory approvals, AEP will file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for approval to transfer the projects from Invenergy.
"This investment is another key step in SWEPCO's efforts to secure renewable, affordable energy and achieve a more balanced fuel mix," said Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer. "AEP remains focused on adding approximately 16 gigawatts of regulated renewables to our generation portfolio by 2030 and reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050."
SWEPCO's long-term plan calls for more than one-third of its Southwest Power Pool accredited capacity to be satisfied with wind and solar resources. In February, SWEPCO announced plans to add 72.5 MW of solar energy through a power purchase agreement with the proposed Rocking R Solar project in northwest Louisiana. SWEPCO and sister company Public Service Company of Oklahoma also own and operate the 1,484-MW North Central Energy Facilities in north central Oklahoma. The project includes 199-MW Sundance, 287-MW Maverick and 998-MW Traverse wind projects and is one of the largest wind facilities in the world.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2000 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
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Matching Top Physicians, Dentists, and Advanced Practice Professionals With The Best Healthcare Employers
CONCORD, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TheraEx Staffing Services, a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new sister company, TheraEx Locums. The new division will offer a full range of staffing services for healthcare providers and Locum Tenens Physicians and Advanced Practice professionals throughout the U.S.
The employment of Locum Tenens services is increasing as the demand for Physicians and Advanced Practice professionals accelerates. Locum Tenens staffing agencies provide long-term clinical support for hard-to-find physician roles and offer talent to fill short-term staffing gaps caused by vacation or illness.
As a partner to both clinicians and healthcare facilities nationwide, TheraEx Locums has a best-in-class team that delivers 24/7 support and personalized amenities to ease the burden of Locums. From full-service surgical centers to private medical clinics and everything in between, these facilities need the right clinicians in the right roles to ensure positive patient outcomes.
"TheraEx Locums focuses on one thing: Locum Tenens staffing. Our goal is to serve medical facilities such as inpatient and outpatient clinics, surgery centers, private practices, and more by providing world-class healthcare staffing services. Our mission is to do it while upholding our core values of customer service, honesty, and transparency."
Whether you are a seasoned healthcare professional or just starting in the Locum Tenens job market, TheraEx Locums has the Locum Tenens experience and resources to find you the perfect Locum Tenens job opportunity; quickly and efficiently.
To learn more about TheraEx Locums, please visit: https://www.theraexlocums.com/
About TheraEx Locums
TheraEx Locums is a medical staffing agency dedicated to matching experienced healthcare professionals with top medical facilities. The Locum Tenens teams are strategically matched to some of the leading facilities in the country, bridging the gap between demand and top-tier medical care. Providers and Advanced Practice Professionals in the network can earn extra income and participate in meaningful work that matters. Founded in 2022 by Rey Rivera, President, and Crystal White, Director of Operations, TheraEx Locums is transforming the medical workforce from the inside out.
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Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith dies at 95
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — O. Bruton Smith, who emerged from North Carolina farm country and parlayed his love of motorsports into a Hall of Fame career as one of the biggest track owners and most successful promoters in the history of auto racing, died Wednesday. He was 95.
His death was announced by Speedway Motorsports, which cited natural of causes.
His son, Marcus, the current president and CEO, on Tuesday posted a tribute to his father on social media: “I had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. I am so thankful to be a dad, and to have an amazing dad,” said the post, which was accompanied by photos of Smith surrounded by his family.
“Race fans are, and always will be, the lifeblood of NASCAR. Few knew this better than Bruton Smith,” said NASCAR chairman Jim France. “Bruton built his race tracks employing a simple philosophy; give face fans memories they will cherish for a lifetime. In doing do, Bruton helped grow NASCAR’s popularity as the preeminent spectator sport.”
Born March 2, 1927, on a farm in Oakboro, a small town 30 miles east of Charlotte, Ollen Bruton Smith was the youngest of nine children. He watched his first race as an 8-year-old during the Depression and bought his first race car at 17 for $700.
“The whole idea at that time was I was that I was going to be a race car driver. I learned to drive, but that career didn’t last long,” Smith said about his early start, claiming his mother prayed for him to find another passion. “You can’t fight your mom and God, so I stopped driving.”
Smith instead became an entrepreneur — promoting his first race at age 18 — and became one of the giants in stock car racing. Speedway Motorsports, the company he founded, was the first motorsports company to trade on the New York Stock Exchange and it currently owns 11 facilities across the United States.
The tracks host NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and other series in Atlanta; Bristol, Tennessee; Charlotte; Las Vegas; New Hampshire; Sonoma, California; Texas; Dover, Delaware; Nashville, Tennessee; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina; and Kentucky.
NASCAR races this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, a track that was purchased by Speedway Motorsports late last year.
“My parents taught us what work was all about,” Smith said in 2008. “As I look back, that was a gift, even though I certainly didn’t think so at the time. A lot of people don’t have that gift because they didn’t grow up working. Bu if you are on a family farm, that’s what you do. Everything is hard work.”
Speedway Motorsports also owns and operates a number of subsidiaries. Smith founded Sonic Automotive in early 1997 and took it public 11 months later; in 2000, it was recognized as a Fortune 500 company and has hundreds of dealerships in over 20 states.
Smith was on the ground floor as stock car racing grew in popularity, starting in the Deep South. Smith joked he was “unlucky enough” to be appointed by a committee of frustrated racers and car owners to begin promoting races.
He partnered with Curtis Turner in 1959 to build Smith’s first permanent motorsports facility, Charlotte Motor Speedway. It opened in June 1960 with a 600-mile race, the longest in NASCAR history. The Coca-Cola 600 to this day is considered a crown jewel on the NASCAR calendar.
Smith became known for building state-of-the-art facilities that embraced the fan experience. His tracks have condominiums, Speedway Clubs that offer fine dining and giant, high-definition video screens.
“I love the racing business. I want to contribute more and more,” Smith said in 2015. “You hear us preach about ‘fan friendly.’ I think that is a driver for me to just do more things. I enjoy the contributions I’ve been able to make to the sport.”
He often sparred with NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and his successor, Bill France Jr., and battled the NASCAR leadership for decades trying to bring elite Cup Series races to his properties. The two largest operators of racetracks in the country rarely saw eye-to-eye, but Smith, with his gold-framed shaded sunglasses and wild sport coats, never backed down.
“Bruton’s contribution to stock car racing is hard to measure,” said fellow NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. “His ambitious vision created growth and opportunities that I am forever thankful for.”
Eddie Gossage, who worked for Smith at Charlotte before leaving to help open Texas Motor Speedway and guide it through its first 25 years, paid tribute to his former boss.
“I’ve met American Presidents and scholars. Astronauts and artists. World famous musicians and athletes. But the greatest man I ever met was Bruton Smith,” said Gossage, who retired last summer. “We had so much fun working together. He always treated me like an equal as he taught me lessons about business and life.”
Smith in 2016 was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame for his contributions to motorsports. Jim France called Smith “a giant of a sport.”
“Everyone knows what he’s done for motorsports, NHRA and NASCAR,” said legendary drag racer John Force. “He was like a second father to me. I met him when he opened Bristol. I sure loved him. I’m going to miss him. His legacy will live on.”
Smith is survived by sons Scott, Marcus and David, daughter, Anna Lisa, their mother, Bonnie Smith and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Creator of the SmartGreen All Electric Home Will Give Individuals the Opportunity to Invest in the Rapidly Emerging Electric Home Revolution
DENVER, Colo., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoSolar Technologies Inc. ("GST" or "The Company"), a Colorado-based climate technology company and creators of the patent-pending SmartGreen all Electric Home, announced today that following the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") qualification, they will begin their anticipated Regulation A+ offering immediately. The company plans to file for listing on the OTCQB national OTC market with the trading symbol GSOL upon the completion of this offering.
This is the first time GeoSolar Technologies shares have been available to the public. Regulation A+ ("Reg A+") capital offerings allow private companies to raise up to $75Million from the public. Like an IPO, Reg A+ allows companies to offer shares to the general public and not just accredited investors. GeoSolar Technologies is seeking to raise $10 Million at $1.00 per share during this capital raise, advised by Manhattan Street Capital.
Total Green Energy Independence for Homeowners
GeoSolar Technologies' goal is to allow each homeowner to own and control their own green energy system while reducing America's dependence on fossil fuels through their proprietary SmartGreen all Electric Home technology. Founded by an elite team of highly respected climate scientists in 2019 the mission of GST from the outset has been to make a meaningful impact on the growing climate crisis. Their goal was to develop economical technology using solar and geothermal as the cornerstone for converting the more than 1.4 million new homes built annually and the 75 million existing homes from fossil fuels to carbon-free alternatives.
"This is the beginning of our journey to become a recognized leader in what we see as a new, largely overlooked sector of an early stage trillion-dollar market opportunity. We have ambitious plans of offering homeowners a cleaner and safer living environment while saving money and contributing to making the planet healthier." stated GST Chairman & CEO, Stone Douglass. "With GST's SmartGreen technology, we're not just using the latest in solar and battery storage, we're introducing a whole new and cleaner eco-luxurious lifestyle."
Reinventing the Residential Energy Market
GST plans to reinvent the home energy market and deliver more value by creating energy efficient homes, advanced highly monitored air management, air sealing, rapid electric vehicle personal charging stations and AI controlled home automation.
"We're looking forward to leveraging this capital raise to make the product available to more homeowners in a shorter period of time, scaling towards what we see as a net-zero all clean electric home and vehicle future." continued Mr. Douglass.
Proven in Multiple Test Homes with Exceptional Results
The SmartGreen home technology has been installed in multiple test homes in Colorado and achieved exceptional results with some of the most impressive energy efficiency ratings (HERS) in the industry. The company is establishing a network of leading solar installation companies in multiple states to sell and install the SmartGreen home system.
Rod Turner, CEO and Founder of Manhattan Street Capital*, a leader in the fast-growing industry of direct capital offerings, and who will be advising GeoSolar Technologies' Regulation A+ funding round, added, "The Electric Revolution has arrived and we are equally excited and proud to be advising GeoSolar Technologies as they undertake their Reg A+ capital raise. We share their mission to help educate the public that the Electric home working in tandem with the Electric vehicle is clearly the future and we believe GST is an emerging leader."
Marilyn Lopez, Partner and Co-Founder of TAG Collective**, who is overseeing marketing efforts for GeoSolar Technologies around the raise and for the company, said "We are excited to be representing a company that aligns with our values and is making a difference in helping improve the world. There may not be a company in the climate technology industry that is doing more in the battle against rising global temperatures."
Those interested in learning more about getting GeoSolar Technologies' solution for their home can learn more at https://geosolarplus.com.
Investment Information Package Available
Those interested in investing and learning more details about GeoSolar Technologies can visit the official Offering Page at: https://www.manhattanstreetcapital.com/geosolar
About GeoSolar Technologies (https://geosolarplus.com)
GeoSolar Technologies is upgrading how we heat, cool, cook, power and purify homes with 100% sustainable energy sources. The company's patent pending SmartGreen home system harnesses energy from the earth and sun to naturally power homes and electric vehicles without fossil fuels creating a far healthier living environment. GST was recently featured in a highly respected clean technology publication called Zero Energy Project.
*Manhattan Street Capital is compensated by GeoSolar Technologies for its services; MSC might earn up to $600k on this offering. Further to this, MSC owns a 3.3% equity stake with a potentially unlimited upside.
**TAG Collective is compensated by GeoSolar Technologies for its services; TAG might earn up to $250k on this offering.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) is pleased to announce the Late Breaking Clinical Trials coming to its Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), which will take place September 30 – October 3, 2022, at the Gaylord National Harbor, just outside of Washington, DC.
Late Breaking Clinical Trials is an always-popular session where speakers present the results of new research in heart failure. Featured in back-to-back sessions on Sunday, October 2, Late Breaking Clinical Trials provides exposure and recognition for major randomized trials and registries that will likely have a significant impact on clinical practice or result in significant advances in the field.
Due to the quantity of remarkable trials submitted, two Late Breaking Clinical Trials Sessions will take place, with each session providing a deep dive into the latest rapidly evolving research in the field of heart failure.
The following trials will be presented in-person, via livestream, and OnDemand post-session:
Sunday, October 2 at 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
- Effect Of Empagliflozin On Clinical Events In Patients Hospitalized For Acute Heart Failure: Results From EMPULSE
- Dapagliflozin In Heart Failure With Improved Ejection Fraction
- Voice Analysis-based Telemonitoring Predicts Worsening Heart Failure Events With Markedly Greater Sensitivity Than Daily Weight Monitoring
- Oral Sodium To Preserve Renal Efficiency In Acute Heart Failure (OSPREY-AHF): A Single-center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
- Effect Of Sacubitril/valsartan On Mitral Regurgitation In Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. The PROVE-HF Study
- Blood Pressure, Dapagliflozin, And Cardiovascular Outcomes In Heart Failure With Preserved And Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: Deliver
Sunday, October 2 at 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM ET
- The Effects Of Istaroxime In Patients With Pre-cardiogenic Shock Due To Acute Heart Failure - Dose Response
- Usefulness Of Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: An Outcomes Analysis From The Momentum 3 Randomized Clinical Trial
- Improvement In KCCQ Scores In Patients With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treated With Aficamten In The REDWOOD-HCM OLE Study
- GRAHF2: Genomic Response Analysis Of Heart Failure Therapy In African Americans
- Over 400 abstracts are available to explore in the ePoster Hub (in-person and virtual)
- A sold-out Exhibit Hall with over 55 exhibitors (in-person)
- Three plenary sessions, held each morning to kick-off the day's programming (in-person and livestreamed)
- More than 40 hours of scientific programming, including 38 scientific sessions and eight Satellite Symposia
- Hours of networking opportunities including receptions and lounges
- Activities designated for early career professionals in all disciplines, including programming in the new Professionals in Training (PIT) Lounge
Registration for the meeting is open and an advance program is available to download. Learn more about the meeting and register at hfsa.org/asm2022.
The Heart Failure Society of America, Inc. (HFSA) represents the first organized effort by heart failure experts from the Americas to provide a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure (CHF) research and patient care. The mission of HFSA is to provide a platform to improve and expand heart failure care through collaboration, education, innovation, research, and advocacy. HFSA members include physicians, scientists, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, trainees, other healthcare workers and patients. For more information, visit hfsa.org.
Media Contact: Laura Poko, 301-798-4493, ext. 226, lpoko@hfsa.org
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Which cake levelers are best?
Bakers love to see a beautifully baked cake coming out of the oven. A domed top means there is a delicate, tender crumb inside. But when it comes to finishing that cake with perfectly smooth and level frosting, that dome has got to go. The best cake leveler is easy to use, creating perfectly level cakes for stacking and frosting every time.
The Wilton Small Cake Leveler is a great choice for both professional and home bakers. Wilton is one of the most trusted names in baking, and this cake leveler works well for cakes up to 10 inches.
What to know before you buy a cake leveler
Before the cake decorating can begin, you’ll need a perfectly level cake. Not only does this produce a more beautiful cake in the end, but it means you won’t create a multilayer cake that is leaning precariously.
Cake width
Purchase a cake leveler that matches the overall cake width. If you routinely bake 12-inch cakes, a 10-inch cake leveler is not much use to you. Remember that you can always use a larger leveler on a smaller cake, but the reverse is not true. It is better to purchase larger than you need.
Layer height
Along the same lines as the leveler width, consider how tall a layer the cake will have. Most cake levelers can handle 2 to 4 inches of height, but if you are attempting to cut through a 6-inch-tall angel-food cake, you need a taller cake leveler.
Wavy vs. straight wire
Wavy wire has slight regular waves to it that function much the same way a serrated knife functions. The waves work like teeth and slice through more dense cakes easily. On the other hand, a straight wire cake leveler produces a cleaner cut and works best on cakes with a more delicate crumb. There is less tearing of the cake with a straight wire.
What to look for in a quality cake leveler
Adjustable height
If you like to vary the sizes of cakes you make, look for a cake leveler that has an adjustable height. This allows you to not only level the top of a cake but also to cut layers in half. Since not all cakes achieve the same height, an adjustable-height cake leveler is more adaptable in the kitchen.
Dual wires
Some cake levelers have dual wires. These two wires allow you to level the dome and slice the layer cleanly in half at the same time. This is a time-saver for those who routinely bake and decorate multiple cakes at once.
Feet for stability
The best cake leveler itself is level, resting on rubber or plastic feet for stability. These feet should be stable enough on the counter without gripping and causing the leveler to skip or jerk through the cake.
How much you can expect to spend on a cake leveler
Expect to spend $5-$15 on a cake leveler.
Cake leveler FAQ
How do you use a cake leveler?
A. Use a cake leveler while the cake is warm but not hot. A hot cake will crumble, and a frozen cake or a very dense cold cake can break the wires.
- Place the cake on a flat surface.
- Stand the cake leveler next to the cake and adjust the wires to either remove the cake dome or slice the cake in half horizontally (or both, in the case of dual-wire cake levelers).
- With a firm grip and a smooth movement, slowly move the cake leveler through your cake.
Reserve your cake scraps for cake pops or to mix into ice cream.
Do you have to use a cake leveler?
A. A cake leveler is the simplest and most effective tool for evenly dividing layers and removing the dome on top of a cake. However, it is possible to level your cake without a cake leveler. You can use a serrated knife and turntable, or you can place a dish towel over your cake after it comes out of the oven to cause the cake to sink as it cools.
You can also keep the cake in the pan and run a knife across the top, removing the dome while using the pan’s edges as a guide. Some bakers use dental floss to cut through a cake (make sure it’s not mint-flavored if you try this technique). Some bakers skip the leveling and layer dividing by baking their cake in a sheet pan and cutting out the layers to size.
What’s the best cake leveler to buy?
Top cake leveler
What you need to know: Wilson is a trusted maker of baking tools and this cake leveler does the job well.
What you’ll love: The wire height is adjustable and cuts cleanly through butter-based cakes. The handle is plastic and allows for a firm grip. The wire is wavy and functions almost like a serrated edge, cutting through dense cakes or cakes with a browned crust.
What you should consider: This cake leveler only cuts cakes that are 10 inches in diameter or less. If you generally bake larger cakes, this isn’t a great choice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bed, Bath & Beyond
Top cake leveler for the money
Mrs. Anderson’s Baking Adjustable 2-Wire Layer Cake Cutter and Leveler
What you need to know: This all-stainless leveler is a durable, affordable choice for home cooks.
What you’ll love: It has two wires that can cut the dome and divide each layer in two at the same time. The handle and wires are rust-free stainless steel and it’s dishwasher safe.
What you should consider: The wire is not wavy, and some bakers found it had a hard time getting through browned crust.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This cake leveler is sturdy and very easy to use.
What you’ll love: It’s nearly 12 inches wide and can handle layers up to 2 inches high. The wide plastic handle is easy to hold and each side has notched, numbered slots to ensure your cake is leveled evenly.
What you should consider: Some bakers did not like the plastic feet, and others noted this cake leveler struggled with more dense cakes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Ex-police officer gets 7-plus years in prison in Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (AP) — An off-duty Virginia police officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan, 6, 2021, with a fellow officer was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in prison, matching the longest prison sentence so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
Former Rocky Mount Police Sgt. Thomas Robertson declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sentenced him to seven years and three months in prison. Cooper also sentenced Robertson to three years of supervised release after his prison term.
Federal prosecutors had recommended an eight-year prison sentence for Robertson. His sentence equals that of Guy Reffitt, a Texas man who attacked the Capitol while armed with a holstered handgun.
Robertson gets credit for the 13 months he has already spent in custody. Robertson has been jailed since Cooper ruled last year that he violated the terms of his pretrial release by possessing firearms.
The judge said he was troubled by Robertson’s conduct since his arrest — not only his stockpiling of guns but also his words advocating for violence. After Jan. 6, Robertson told a friend that he was prepared to fight and die in a civil war and he clung to baseless conspiracy theories that the 2020 election was stolen from then-President Donald Trump, the judge noted.
Sentencing guidelines calculated by Cooper recommended a prison term ranging from seven years and three months to nine years.
“It’s a long time because it reflects the seriousness of the offenses that you were convicted of,” the judge said.
In April, a jury convicted Robertson of attacking the Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential victory. Jurors found Robertson guilty of all six counts in his indictment, including charges that he interfered with police officers at the Capitol and that he entered a restricted area with a dangerous weapon, a large wooden stick.
Robertson’s lawyers said the Army veteran was using the stick to help him walk because he has a limp from getting shot in the right thigh while working as a private contractor for the Defense Department in Afghanistan in 2011.
The judge said he agreed with jurors that Robertson went to the Capitol to interfere with the joint session of Congress on Jan. 6. Robertson was an “active and willing participant,” not “some bystander” who got swept up in the crowd, Cooper said.
Robertson traveled to Washington on that morning with another off-duty Rocky Mount police officer, Jacob Fracker, and a third man, a neighbor who wasn’t charged in the case.
Fracker was scheduled to be tried alongside Robertson before he pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in March and agreed to cooperate with federal authorities. Cooper is scheduled to sentence Fracker next Tuesday.
Prosecutors have asked Cooper to spare Fracker from a prison term and sentence him to six months of probation along with a period of home detention or “community confinement.” They said Fracker’s “fulsome” cooperation and trial testimony was crucial in securing convictions against Robertson.
Robertson’s lawyer, Mark Rollins, sought a prison sentence below two years and three months. He questioned the fairness of the wide gap in sentences that prosecutors recommended for Robertson and Fracker given their similar conduct.
Robertson served his country and community with distinction, his lawyer told the judge.
“His life already is in shambles,” Rollins said.
Robertson and Fracker were among several current or former law enforcement officers who joined in the riot. Prosecutors say Robertson used his law enforcement and military training to block police officers who were trying to hold off the advancing mob.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Aloi said Robertson was prepared for violence when he went to the Capitol and did a “victory lap” inside the building, where he posed for a selfie with Fracker.
“The defendant is, by all accounts, proud of his conduct on Jan. 6,” she said.
Jurors saw some of Robertson’s posts on social media before and after the riot. In a Facebook post on Nov. 7, 2020, Robertson said “being disenfranchised by fraud is my hard line.”
“I’ve spent most of my adult life fighting a counter insurgency. (I’m) about to become part of one, and a very effective one,” he wrote.
In a letter addressed to the judge, Robertson said he took full responsibility for his actions on Jan. 6 and “any poor decisions I made.” He blamed the vitriolic content of his social media posts on a mix of stress, alcohol abuse and “submersion in deep ‘rabbit holes’ of election conspiracy theory.”
“I sat around at night drinking too much and reacting to articles and sites given to me by Facebook” algorithms, he wrote.
The town fired Robertson and Fracker after the riot. Rocky Mount is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Roanoke, Virginia, and has about 5,000 residents.
Roughly 850 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. More than 350 of them have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanor offenses, and more than 230 have been sentenced so far.
Robertson’s jury trial was the second for a Capitol riot case; Reffitt’s was the first. Jurors have unanimously convicted seven Capitol rioters of all charges in their respective indictments.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Natera, Inc. ("Natera" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NTRA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Natera investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NTRA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Natera during the relevant time frame, you have until June 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Sarasota to ban cigarettes on public beaches, parks
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota City Commissioners approving a future ban on smoking on public beaches and in parks. The ordinance proposal was voted on and is now being put together by City Attorney Bob Fornier.
According to Vice Mayor Kyle Battie, the city is responsible for keeping it’s beaches and parks clean and conducive to a healthy environment.
“Sarasota’s a paradise and it’s kind of unsightly if you walk out onto a beach, or you walk into our parks and there’s cigarette butts laying everywhere,” said Battie.
A similar ban was put in place to eliminate the sand ridden cigarettes, and then in 2012 a judge deemed it unenforceable- essentially lifting the ban. According to Battie, because the authority to ban smoking has now been passed down to the local governments the ordinance will be here to stay.
“We have a lot of very health conscious people on our commission. From our City Manager, down to the Deputy City Manager, to the commission itself- that want to make sure that when [the ordinance] comes to fruition that it stays,” he said.
Director of Florida Conservation Ocean Conservancy J.P. Brooker has been helping to lead ocean cleanup for the past 30 years. Aside from the second hand smoke, he claims people unintentionally eat a credit card’s worth of plastic each week- in part due to cigarettes.
“Cigarette butts are fundamentally little bundles of plastic. It’s called cellulose acetate,” Brooker explained. “Those fibers can break down and get into our environment. They can get into our shellfish, they can get into our birds, and Humans beings end up consuming a lot of that microplastic which get into the environment.”
Angelica Cadavid visited Lido Key from Orlando. She agrees with the Sarasota Commissioners starting the process to eliminate smoking on the beach. She said while relaxing near the beach, her mother was forced to move to a different area because of someone smoking nearby.
“She said she had to move because there was a man smoking and she could smell all of the nicotine,” she said. “It’s very bothersome to have somebody smoking in this area.”
As of now, the Sarasota City Attorney will write the ordinance. Then once it’s complete it will be brought back to the commission for a final vote.
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Dr. Thomas Schuler, Dr. Christopher Good, Dr. Colin Haines, and Dr. Ehsan Jazini are recognized among an esteemed group of top national spine experts to serve on the National Spine Health Foundation Medical and Scientific Board.
RESTON, Va., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four spine surgeons from Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, Virginia join recognized leaders in the recent release of the 'Top 50 Spine Surgeons in the Nation'. Marking two decades of research, patient education, and advocacy, The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) puts out the list to highlight world-renowned medical professionals who are pioneers in groundbreaking research and innovations in spinal healthcare and will comprise this patient-centered nonprofit's Medical and Scientific Board.
The spine experts joining this esteemed list are:
Dr. Thomas Schuler, Founder, CEO, Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute. Chairman of the NSHF Medical and Scientific Board.
Dr. Christopher Good, President and Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute. Vice Chair of the NSHF Medical and Scientific Board.
Dr. Colin Haines, Director of Research and Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute. Member of the NSHF Medical and Scientific Board.
Dr. Ehsan Jazini, Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute. Member of the NSHF Medical and Scientific Board.
Virginia Spine Institute is a globally recognized team of board-certified spine surgeons, and over the past three decades, they have dramatically improved the quality of life for more than 100,000 people. The multidisciplinary center of excellence employs trailblazers in non-surgical and surgical treatments and provides natural healing options with regenerative medicine. This elite team has accomplished many worlds and national firsts in spine surgery including motion-preserving multi-level disc replacements, robotic spine surgery, augmented reality, and endoscopic spine surgery. These advances have proven to deliver safer, more effective, and efficient surgeries.
"It is a true honor to have our spine surgeons be recognized among the top in the nation for helping people move past the pain, heal from injury, and resume their active lives," comments Dr. Thomas Schuler, Founder/CEO and Spine Surgeon at Virginia Spine Institute. "I am supremely proud every day of the dedication and difference our team displays in their quest to improve lives and promote hope and healing."
NSHF is the United States' only nonprofit, patient-centered organization dedicated to helping patients overcome debilitating spinal conditions and improve their quality of life. The Medical & Scientific Board also works to improve spinal healthcare for all through education, research, patient advocacy, and unparalleled access to world-class experts.
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PRAGUE, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vendavo, the global leader in B2B pricing and selling solutions, has announced the official re-opening of its Czech Republic office in Prague.
Located in the Luxembourg Plaza, just minutes from downtown Prague, the new office is a hub for collaboration and innovation and will house a mix of Vendavo's Engineering, Customer Experience, Services, Customer Operations, HR, IT, and Finance teams. An employee-only ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for September 20, 2022, to celebrate the grand re-opening.
"Over the last few years, businesses across the globe have faced unparalleled economic uncertainty. At Vendavo we're growing fast, investing in our employees, creating jobs, and fostering community, despite the economic disruption," said Bruno Slosse, Chief Executive Officer at Vendavo. "This is a win-win for Vendavo and our Czech Republic workforce. We are thrilled to welcome the team to the new office and celebrate Vendavo's commitment to economic restoration."
Innovative startups, established technology companies, and investors have their eyes on Prague as a potential technology giant. Vendavo has a long-standing commitment to the Czech Republic market and aims to attract Prague's top tech talent.
"The talent coming out of Prague is unmatched. Our passionate people, leading products, and empowering culture make Vendavo a great option for anyone looking to build their career in the tech space," said Kristin Thielking, Chief People Officer at Vendavo.
With more than 240 Czechia-based employees, Vendavo continues to expand its Czech Republic footprint and has additional offices in Hradec Králové and Ostrava.
Vendavo's AI-embedded pricing and sales solutions power the shift to digital commerce for the world's most demanding B2B companies, unlocking value, growing margin, and accelerating revenue. With the Vendavo SaaS commercial excellence platform and our best-in-class CPQ and price optimization solutions, our customers develop dynamic customer insights and execute optimal pricing strategies that maximize margin, boost sales effectiveness, and improve customer experience. Vendavo has global offices in Denver, Stockholm, Bangalore, and Prague. For more information, please visit https://www.vendavo.com.
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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A representative for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand was expected to return to the witness stand Thursday for questions about how Jones pushed lies that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax as his companies grew more successful.
Brittany Paz, a Connecticut lawyer hired by Jones to testify about his companies’ workings, acknowledged Wednesday that Jones’ show, website and social media platforms spread falsehoods about the 2012 shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, that killed 20 first graders and six educators.
Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, have been found liable for damages to relatives of eight victims of the massacre, as well as to an FBI agent who responded to the scene. A six-member jury in Waterbury will determine how much Jones should pay the plaintiffs.
At a similar trial in Texas last month, a jury determined Jones and Free Speech Systems should pay nearly $50 million to the parents of one of the Sandy Hook children who died.
Website traffic data reports run by Infowars employees and presented at the trial Wednesday showed Jones’ audience ballooned in the years after the shooting. By 2016, his show aired on 150 affiliate radio stations, and the Infowars website got 40 million page views a month.
Paz testified Wednesday that she believes Jones and his companies have made hundreds of millions of dollars in the decade since the massacre and Jones is now worth millions of dollars. But she could not answer several questions about Jones’ businesses by the families’ lawyer, Christopher Mattei, saying she had not received some documents from the companies and could not recall other information.
The families’ lawsuit claims that Jones trafficked in lies to increase his audience and sales of the nutritional supplements, clothing and other merchandise he sells on the Infowars website and hawks on his web show. He and guests on his show said the shooting was staged with crisis actors as part of gun control efforts.
Jones, however, now says he believes the shooting happened, but he insists his comments were protected by free speech rights, which he cannot argue at trial because he has already been found liable for damages.
“We knew they were using Sandy Hook to get the Second, but now they’re using it to kill the First,” he said on his Infowars web show Wednesday.
Judges in the Connecticut and Texas cases found Jones liable without trials, as penalties for what they called his repeated failures to turn over documents to the families’ lawyers.
The families say the emotional and psychological harm was profound and persistent. Relatives say they were subjected to social media harassment, death threats, strangers videotaping them and their children, and the surreal pain of being told that they were faking their loss.
Jones’ lawyer, Norman Pattis, said in his opening statement Tuesday that any damages should be minimal and claimed the families were exaggerating the harm they say they have suffered.
“At what point do we regard him as a crank on the village green, a person we can walk away from if we choose?” Pattis asked.
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AMSTERDAM, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Dear VEON stakeholder,
I am writing you today to highlight the strategic progress we are making across our operations, as well as provide updates on a number of key issues for our Group.
Liquidity and capital markets
We continue to prioritize maintaining the Group's healthy liquidity. Our cash position at HQ level currently stands at around US$1.3 billion, which is deposited with international banks and fully accessible. In addition, around US$700 million remains available to VEON as part of a committed revolving credit facility, underwritten by a group of diversified lenders headquartered in the United States, Europe and Asia. VEON has no further material debt maturities at HQ level for the rest of 2022.
Besides this HQ liquidity, our operating companies currently have a total cash position equivalent to over US$500 million. Considering the self-sufficient nature of each of our operating subsidiaries, VEON is well placed to weather the complex market conditions we currently face.
VEON shares continue to trade on Nasdaq and on Euronext. Their market turnover in March was equal to more than two times our free float. Understandably, the price of VEON's shares has been impacted significantly by the deterioration in the geopolitical environment. While the price of our ADRs has recovered from the closing price low of US$0.26/share, it remains below the US$1/share minimum required by Nasdaq. As a result, VEON was notified on April 7, 2022 that the Company no longer meets the exchange's Listing Rules, based on the closing bid price for the last 30 consecutive business days. These rules do provide for the resolution of the matter, should the closing bid price of the Company's security be at least US$1 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days at any time during the 180-day period following the notification. Further extensions and other options will be available. As and when the current geopolitical volatility subsides, I am confident that VEON's share price will better reflect fair value.
Committed to connectivity
We provide connectivity, access to information and other vital digital services to 220 million customers across nine countries. One third of VEON's customers are in Ukraine and Russia, where they are supported by 33,000 employees. Our top priority is to protect the safety and well-being of these employees and their families while they work hard to ensure that our subscribers can stay connected and access what is an essential humanitarian service.
The outstanding job done by Kyivstar in maintaining connectivity and supporting its customers has been covered extensively,including in this article by Reuters. I want to applaud once again the extraordinary dedication of our team, who have worked tirelessly to keep the people of Ukraine connected, informed and safe. Kyivstar's technicians are currently repairing equipment in areas of the country that are now safe to enter, and 91% of all transmission sites are now operational.
To maintain our high standards of service in Ukraine, Kyivstar's team have also overseen the construction of 121 new base stations in the western part of the country. Furthermore, to ensure essential connectivity in these challenging and unpredictable conditions, we are growing our partnership with Starlink.
Kyivstar continues to serve its customers with roam like home – for free, which enables about 2 million subscribers to remain connected without additional roaming fees as they take refuge in European countries.
Our core mission of providing customers with connectivity, access to information and other vital digital services applies to all of our markets. The humanitarian need for connectivity is as important as other basic needs such as food, water, shelter and health care.
In Russia we are facing a new and challenging economic environment. The quality of our network remains a key focus, and Beeline continues to launch VoLTE in new regions, to build new LTE base stations and to progress in the fiberization of its transport infrastructure. While the pace of these developments has somewhat decelerated due to the current context, Beeline is proactively addressing market-wide component availability issues through cooperation with other major domestic telecom operators, building new supply chains and introducing flexible sourcing. Beeline's extensive 4G roll-out over the previous two years has proven vitally important, and I am pleased to note that the company's NPS trends continue improving, especially in Moscow.
Continued growth across our footprint
Among other key developments from our operating companies, I would like to highlight:
- In Pakistan, Jazz's growing 4G penetration and digital services continue to contribute to customer loyalty, engagement and value generation, while enabling the broader digital transformation of Pakistan. For example, Jazz continues to support its B2B partners, including with a new cloud platform Garaj, which provides virtualized IT services to enterprises, including start-ups. I am also pleased to welcome Atyab Tahir as new CEO of JazzCash, the number one mobile banking services provider in the country that recently applied for a digital retail banking license.
- I recently visited our operations in Bangladesh and was impressed by the scale, scope and ambitions of our subsidiary Banglalink, the consistent winner of the Ookla 4G speed test over the last 2 years that recently purchased 40Mhz of 2300-band spectrum. This move doubles its frequency holding and ensures faster internet speeds and high-quality digital services for its almost 38 million customers. Banglalink is also expanding its digital experience offering beyond the significant success of Toffee, the top entertainment app in the country. In March the operator launched Bangladesh's first digital health aggregator Health Hub, which helps to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for millions of Bangladeshis.
- I also visited Uzbekistan at the end of March and was delighted to see the turnaround being achieved by Beeline, which reported double digit growth in the last two quarters of 2021. With Sherzod Shermatov, Minister for Development of Information Technologies and Communications, we jointly inaugurated a new 'hyper-speed' channel rolled out by Beeline to connect the two main cities of Tashkent and Samarkand at a speed of 600 Gbps. Building on these and other investments, Beeline continues to serve its customers with an exciting portfolio of offers, including their first digital operator service, which launched in March.
- I was with my team in Algeria last week. Our leading mobile operator Djezzy has had a strong start to the year, after delivering a good performance in 2021. The latest release of the Djezzy app includes new e-payment and subscription options as well as extended content access, stepping up the digital operator profile of the company. At the same time, the put exercise process is moving ahead well and we are currently in constructive dialogue with our partner to complete the transaction. Throughout this process, we remain committed to the stability of the company as well as its continued positive business performance.
A global telco operator with the highest governance standards
VEON is a global telecoms group, providing customers in 9 countries essential connectivity as well as digital services ranging from entertainment to healthcare and banking. We remain committed to generating value for all our stakeholders and maintaining the highest level of governance, transparency and compliance. In this context, let me also once again welcome Michiel Soeting, former global lead partner from KPMG, who joined the VEON Board as a non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee effective March 16, 2022.
As per our last update on March 15th, VEON is not the subject of any sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States or the United Kingdom, and our counterparties' ability to continue to do business with us has not been impacted by these measures. The international community understands our position as an essential service provider, with regulators outlining their commitment to support sectors essential to humanitarian activities that support the flow of information and access to the internet.
I will continue to keep you updated, and your feedback is most welcome. Should you have any questions on the topics covered in this letter, or other matters related to VEON, please do contact our IR team via ir@veon.com. Thank you for your continued trust in our company.
Kaan Terzioğlu – VEON Chief Executive Officer
VEON
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New data series will serve as independent indicator of U.S. workforce and feature high-frequency jobs and pay data; first report available August 31
ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP Research Institute (ADPRI) and the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (the Lab) have developed a new methodology for the ADP National Employment Report (NER) that will provide a more robust, high-frequency view of the labor market with a focus on both jobs and pay. Using fine-grained data, this new measure will deliver a richer labor market analysis that will help answer key economic and business questions and offer insights relevant to a broader audience.
The jobs report and pay insights, based on the payroll transactions of over 25 million U.S. workers, will provide a representative picture of the U.S. labor market each month.
- Jobs Report -- Based on anonymized and aggregated payroll data of over 25 million U.S. employees, this independent measure will detail the current month's non-farm private employment change and deliver weekly job data from the previous month. Data will be broken out by industry, business establishment size, and U.S. census region. Historical data from the previous 12 years at both monthly and weekly frequencies will be benchmarked and available at launch.
- Pay Insights – ADP's new pay measure uniquely captures the salaries of the same cohort of almost 10 million individual employees over a 12-month period. The new monthly measure will report median annual pay growth by industry, business establishment size, U.S. region, gender, and age. Quarterly reports focused on pay will expand on key areas of interest, such as bonuses, benefits, and gender gaps.
"As the labor market evolves, methods for measuring employment dynamics also need to evolve," ADP chief economist, Dr. Nela Richardson said. "Combining job and pay data in one report, coupled with high-frequency releases, will give us a clearer picture of the labor market. This real-time, independent assessment will provide business leaders, academia, economists and policymakers with a reliable read of the workforce. Our collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab will offer a stronger labor market indicator rooted in a new approach to the data. We look forward to the insights this report will deliver."
"We are in the midst of a fundamental transformation of our ability to measure and understand changes in the labor market," said Stanford Professor Erik Brynjolfsson, Director of the Lab and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. "Working with the ADP Research Institute, the Stanford Digital Economy Lab is developing real-time insights not only into job creation and loss, but also changes in pay at an unprecedented level of detail."
ADPRI and the Lab announced their collaboration in April. Aligning with ADPRI's mission, the Lab focuses on how artificial intelligence and other technologies are affecting the workforce, business, and society. The Lab is part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).
To subscribe to monthly email alerts or obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including employment and pay data, interactive charts, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://adpemploymentreport.com/.
About the ADP National Employment Report
The ADP National Employment Report is a high-frequency measure of the change in U.S. nonfarm, private employment and pay derived from actual, anonymous payroll data of client companies served by ADP, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report is produced by ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, as part of the company's commitment to offering deeper insights of the U.S. labor market and providing businesses and governments with a source of credible and valuable information.
About the ADP Research Institute
The ADP Research Institute delivers data-driven discoveries about the world of work and derives reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings as a unique contribution to improving the world of work and delivering actionable insights to the economy at large.
About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com.
ADP, the ADP logo, Always Designing for People, and ADP Research Institute are trademarks of ADP, Inc.
Copyright © 2022 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89
(AP) – Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89.
Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico.
“Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” Johnson wrote on her official Facebook page Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
Her role in the 1966-69 series as Lt. Uhura earned Nichols a lifelong position of honor with the series’ rabid fans, known as Trekkers and Trekkies. It also earned her accolades for breaking stereotypes that had limited Black women to acting roles as servants and included an interracial onscreen kiss with co-star William Shatner that was unheard of at the time.
“I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89,” George Takei wrote on Twitter. “For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend.”
Like other original cast members, Nichols also appeared in six big-screen spinoffs starting in 1979 with “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and frequented “Star Trek” fan conventions. She also served for many years as a NASA recruiter, helping bring minorities and women into the astronaut corps.
More recently, she had a recurring role on television’s “Heroes,” playing the great-aunt of a young boy with mystical powers.
The original “Star Trek” premiered on NBC on Sept. 8, 1966. Its multicultural, multiracial cast was creator Gene Roddenberry’s message to viewers that in the far-off future — the 23rd century — human diversity would be fully accepted.
“I think many people took it into their hearts ... that what was being said on TV at that time was a reason to celebrate,” Nichols said in 1992 when a “Star Trek” exhibit was on view at the Smithsonian Institution.
She often recalled how Martin Luther King Jr. was a fan of the show and praised her role. She met him at a civil rights gathering in 1967, at a time when she had decided not to return for the show’s second season.
“When I told him I was going to miss my co-stars and I was leaving the show, he became very serious and said, ‘You cannot do that,’” she told The Tulsa (Okla.) World in a 2008 interview.
“‘You’ve changed the face of television forever, and therefore, you’ve changed the minds of people,’” she said the civil rights leader told her.
“That foresight Dr. King had was a lightning bolt in my life,” Nichols said.
During the show’s third season, Nichols’ character and Shatner’s Capt. James Kirk shared what was described as the first interracial kiss to be broadcast on a U.S. television series. In the episode, “Plato’s Stepchildren,” their characters, who always maintained a platonic relationship, were forced into the kiss by aliens who were controlling their actions.
The kiss “suggested that there was a future where these issues were not such a big deal,” Eric Deggans, a television critic for National Public Radio, told The Associated Press in 2018. “The characters themselves were not freaking out because a Black woman was kissing a white man ... In this utopian-like future, we solved this issue. We’re beyond it. That was a wonderful message to send.”
Worried about reaction from Southern television stations, showrunners wanted to film a second take of the scene where the kiss happened off-screen. But Nichols said in her book, “Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories,” that she and Shatner deliberately flubbed lines to force the original take to be used.
Despite concerns, the episode aired without blowback. In fact, it got the most “fan mail that Paramount had ever gotten on Star Trek for one episode,” Nichols said in a 2010 interview with the Archive of American Television.
Born Grace Dell Nichols in Robbins, Illinois, Nichols hated being called “Gracie,” which everyone insisted on, she said in the 2010 interview. When she was a teen her mother told her she had wanted to name her Michelle, but thought she ought to have alliterative initials like Marilyn Monroe, whom Nichols loved. Hence, “Nichelle.”
Nichols first worked professionally as a singer and dancer in Chicago at age 14, moving on to New York nightclubs and working for a time with the Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton bands before coming to Hollywood for her film debut in 1959′s “Porgy and Bess,” the first of several small film and TV roles that led up to her “Star Trek” stardom.
Nichols was known as being unafraid to stand up to Shatner on the set when others complained that he was stealing scenes and camera time. They later learned she had a strong supporter in the show’s creator.
In her 1994 book, “Beyond Uhura,” she said she met Roddenberry when she guest starred on his show “The Lieutenant,” and the two had an affair a couple of years before “Star Trek” began. The two remained lifelong close friends.
Another fan of Nichols and the show was future astronaut Mae Jemison, who became the first black woman in space when she flew aboard the shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
In an AP interview before her flight, Jemison said she watched Nichols on “Star Trek” all the time, adding she loved the show. Jemison eventually got to meet Nichols.
Nichols was a regular at “Star Trek” conventions and events into her 80s, but her schedule became limited starting in 2018 when her son announced that she was suffering from advanced dementia.
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Former Associated Press Writer Polly Anderson contributed biographical material to this report.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced that Partners Steven Casselberry, James Hassan, J. Robert Liset, and Brian Holman are recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyer awards are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers and honor only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas.
A multi-faceted attorney, Casselberry, who is a Partner in the firm's Orange County office, combines his extensive deal making talents with litigation experience to counsel clients in the financial services, real estate and title insurance industries. He's often recruited by creditors to resolve complex disputes, recovering millions from borrowers or other debtors that would have otherwise been withheld indefinitely. Casselberry regularly represents financial institutions ranging in size from community banks to regional and national institutions. He also commonly assists mortgage bankers, brokers, lenders and investors with mitigation, litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and loan and fraud investigation matters as well as business venture formations, problem loan workouts and acquisition of loans in bulk.
Hassan is a partner in the firm's Los Angeles office and the Chair of the Tax and Trusts and Estates practice groups. Hassan specializes in taxation, probate and estate planning matters. Hassan is also a member of the State Bar of California, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Bar Association, California Society for Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Liset is a Partner with the Healthcare Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office. His primary practice is in the areas of medical staff, administrative litigation, litigation, fraud and abuse, corporate compliance (including HIPAA), licensing, EMTALA investigations, Medicare decertification and bioethics. Over the past couple of years, he has broadened his healthcare/litigation practice and has had excellent results in Federal and state court cases involving the California anti-SLAPP statute (Code of Civil Procedure, Section 425.6), RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations), a multi-million dollar hospital claims dispute arbitration against a health maintenance organization and represented UCI Medical Center in the liver organ transplant scandal. For over ten years, Liset has represented all the private trauma centers in their trauma contract negotiations with the County of Los Angeles.
Holman is a Partner in the firm's Los Angeles office. He advises and represents educational institutions and other parties in facility and working capital financing transactions and on general corporate and operations matters—totaling over $1,75 billion in financing. Holman also represents financial institutions and other parties in bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court workouts, commercial litigation and lending transactions. He has particular experience in business bankruptcy cases where he has represented secured and unsecured creditors, indenture trustees, foreign representatives, creditors' committees, debtors and other parties in interest.
Founded in 1954, MusickPeeler has offices in five major commercial centers across California with over 100 attorneys practicing in 16 disciplines. For more information, visit MusickPeeler.com.
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Biden to meet with allies in Germany, Spain amid Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will meet with allies in Germany and Spain in late June as he tries to hold together the fragile coalition opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The White House announced Wednesday that Biden will travel to southern Germany on June 25 to attend a Group of Seven summit of leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations. After the meeting in the Bavarian Alps, the president will go to Madrid on June 28 to participate in a gathering of NATO member countries.
The twin summits are being held around the four-month anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as the United States and its allies are being urged to send longer-range and more advanced weaponry to Ukraine as Moscow looks to consolidate its gains in the country’s east.
Biden’s efforts to impose and sustain crippling sanctions on Russia are also facing renewed threat amid rising global inflation and supply shocks to the energy and food markets. The president also wants to secure admission to the NATO alliance for Sweden and Finland, but first must help overcome opposition from NATO member Turkey.
The G-7 members are the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Leaders will discuss their support for Ukraine, climate change, global health security, and the food and energy crisis worsened by Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
NATO leaders are set to endorse plans to guide the alliance’s transformation over the next decade, including strengthening deterrence and defense, addressing transnational threats such as cyber and climate, and deepening partnerships with democratic partners in Europe and Asia, she said.
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SEATTLE (AP) — After four hours of dominant pitching, some bad baserunning and slick defense, Luis Torrens and the Seattle Mariners finally broke through.
Torrens singled with one out in the 13th inning to score Eugenio Suárez, and the Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 on Tuesday night in a game dominated by the starting pitching of Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo.
“That’s one of the best major league games I’ve ever watched. The pitching in this game was unbelievable on both sides,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said.
The two aces were overpowering into the late innings before turning it over to bullpens that managed to keep the game scoreless deep into the night.
Some poor baserunning by the Yankees helped, as did a lack of execution by the Mariners as both teams had chances early in the extra frames.
It was the first major league game to reach the 13th inning scoreless since Tampa Bay against Detroit on Aug. 17, 2019 — before new rules were implemented in 2020 putting an automatic runner at second base to start each extra inning.
And it had a playoff feel, with fans standing for most of the final five innings.
“That was the coolest game I’ve ever been a part of,” said Seattle reliever Matt Brash. “Obviously, I’m new in the big leagues, but I mean, that atmosphere is what we want.”
Eventually, the Mariners came through in the 13th. Cal Raleigh singled off Jonathan Loáisiga (1-3) and advanced Suárez from second to third. One out later, Sam Haggerty was intentionally walked to load the bases and Torrens lined an 0-2 pitch into right field to set off a wild, exhausted celebration.
“It’s a big moment for me and for the team, too,” Torrens said.
The lack of runs left Castillo and Cole out of the decision on a night when both deserved a victory.
Cole scattered four hits and struck out eight in seven innings — a drastic turnaround after he was rocked for six runs in the first inning less than a week ago when he last faced the Mariners.
Castillo allowed three hits and struck out seven in eight innings.
“That had the look of two aces going at it,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “I actually thought against the starters both teams took a bunch of tough at-bats.”
Brash (3-3) threw two innings to get the win. Seattle’s bullpen combined for five hitless innings with seven strikeouts.
Mistakes on the bases cost the Yankees multiple chances in extra innings. Andrew Benintendi was picked off trying to advance to third with no outs in the 10th. Aaron Hicks lined into a double play leading off the 11th as Miguel Andújar drifted too far from second.
In the 12th, Brash made a spectacular, blind, behind-the-back grab of Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s grounder and caught Jose Trevino in a rundown between second and third. Kiner-Falefa was thrown out trying to advance to second on the play.
“I don’t want to lose our aggression on the bases. We’ve been really successful stealing at a good clip,” Boone said. “But we’ve got to be a little smarter and we’ve had a couple here in the last couple of weeks that have kind of hurt us.”
Seattle missed chances to end it in the 11th and 12th before finally converting thanks to Torrens.
Castillo bested Cole by finishing off the eighth and pitching out of trouble in the process. The right-hander got a groundout from Kiner-Falefa with a runner at third to end the inning.
Castillo was the first Seattle pitcher to throw eight innings this season. It was his third start against the Yankees in the past month. In the three outings combined, Castillo has thrown 21 2/3 innings, allowed four earned runs and struck out 23.
“I just kept thinking to myself, ‘What inning are we going to win? What inning are we going to win?’ Thank God we got the victory,” Castillo said through a translator.
ROSTER MOVES
New York placed Matt Carpenter on the 10-day injured list after he broke his left foot in Monday’s game. Andújar was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Seattle recalled LHP Brendan Bernardino and placed LHP Ryan Borucki on the 15-day injured list. Borucki left in the ninth inning Monday night with a strained left forearm. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: 1B Anthony Rizzo was out of the starting lineup for a fifth straight game due to issues with his lower back. Boone said the team is being extra cautious and the hope remains Rizzo could be back in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale. Rizzo missed time in July due to the same back problems. “I think it just improved quicker last time. I don’t think the injury itself has been as bad,” Boone said. … Carpenter is expected to see a foot specialist in Seattle on Wednesday before traveling with the team back to the East Coast.
Mariners: CF Julio Rodríguez won’t be activated from the injured list for Wednesday’s series finale. Servais said Rodríguez was still feeling discomfort in his wrist after hitting on Monday. Servais said the goal is for Rodríguez to be ready for Friday’s series opener in Texas. … INF/OF Dylan Moore (back) and RHP Diego Castillo (shoulder) are both expected to be activated from the IL on Wednesday.
UP NEXT
Yankees: LHP Nester Cortes (9-3, 2.57 ERA) allowed two runs but just one hit in his last start against St. Louis. Cortes has three starts this season with at least five innings pitched and only one hit allowed.
Mariners: LHP Robbie Ray (8-8, 3.96) faces the Yankees for the first time since leaving the AL East. Ray is 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA in five previous starts against New York. He allowed one run over seven innings in his last outing.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alison Lee shot a 5-under 66 on Thursday afternoon at breezy Wilshire Country Club to take the first-round lead in the DIO Implant LA Open.
The resurgent former UCLA star had the lone bogey-free round of the day in testing conditions with the wind gusting to 25 mph to start the LPGA Tour’s two-week run in the Los Angeles area, with the Palos Verdes Championship next week.
“I feel really comfortable,” Lee said. “I would say it’s not so much the course, but just being in L.A., seeing a bunch of familiar faces out there. Sometimes when you play week to week it does get pretty lonely out there. When you come to an event and you see people that you recognize and you know and they’re there to support you and bring up and lift you up.”
Lee birdied the par-4 sixth and par-3 seventh on the front nine, then moved up the leaderboard with birdies on the par-3 12th, par-5 15th and par-4 16th. She saved par on the final two holes, making a 6-footer on the par-4 17th and blasting out of the front bunker for a tap-in on the par-3 18th.
“I wouldn’t say there is any sort of secret weapon or secret that you need to know to play this course,” Lee said. “I would say it’s a little bit of everything. You are challenged with your tee shots, with your approach shots, even around the greens. As it gets in the afternoon it does tend to get a little more bumpy. You just need to stay patient out there.”
The 27-year-old American is trying to win for the first time on the LPGA Tour.
“There was a point in time where I almost wanted to quit,” Lee said. “Golf was just so frustrating for me. I felt lost. I didn’t know what I was doing right. I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. I just felt like golf just to me felt like a big blah. To really see my hard work pay off — because most of it for me was just from a mental perspective, mental side of it.”
Fellow afternoon starter Emma Talley and morning players Nasa Hataoka and Emily Kristine Pedersen were a stroke back.
Talley had the lead at 5 under before dropping back with a bogey on the par-4 eighth, her 17th hole of the day. The 28-year-old from Kentucky is winless on the tour. She won the 2013 U.S. Women’s Amateur and took the 2015 NCAA individual title at Alabama.
“I’m hitting the ball really well right now, and that goes a long way, especially when it’s windy,” Talley said.
Hataoka closed with a birdie on 18. The 23-year-old Japanese player had seven birdies and three bogeys. She has five LPGA Tour victories, winning twice last season.
“Wilshire is not an easy course,” Hataoka said. “Four under is a pretty good start for me.”
Pedersen had five birdies and a bogey. The 23-year-old from Denmark is winless on the tour.
“I think you need a bit of confidence going into this course,” Pedersen said. “There are a few tight drives, a bit quirky shots into the greens where you really have to be on the right angle and just commit to the shots.”
Sei Young Kim and So Yeon Ryu were at 68 with Jennifer Song, Haylee Harford, Janie Jackson and Dewi Weber. They all played in the morning.
“A little windy on the back nine, so couple holes we took a long iron, just trying to make the par,” Kim said. “It’s not easy. You have to pick right number and then it’s going to be release a lot.”
Top-ranked Jin Young Ko had a 71 in the morning. Defending champion Brooke Henderson, playing alongside Ko, opened with a 76. She had a triple bogey on the par-3 fourth.
Patty Tavatanakit had a double bogey on No. 16 in a 73 in the afternoon.
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DALLAS, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexBank Capital, Inc., a financial services company and holding company of NexBank, today announced the recent completion of a $200 million private placement of preferred stock to institutional investors. The $200 million private placement comprised of $78 million of 78,000 shares of Floating-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B that closed on April 14, 2022, and $122 million of 122,000 shares of 6.0% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A from a previous offering.
NexBank Capital, Inc. intends to use the net proceeds of the offering as growth capital and for other general corporate purposes. The Company's preferred stock has a private credit rating of 'BBB' from Egan-Jones Ratings Company.
Jefferies LLC served as financial advisor and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal counsel to NexBank Capital, Inc. in the offering.
This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or sale is not permitted.
About NexBank Capital, Inc.
NexBank Capital, Inc. is a financial services company that serves its clients through three core businesses: Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, and Mortgage Banking. It provides customized financial and banking services primarily to institutional clients, financial institutions, and corporations nationwide.
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Juvenile arrested accused of attacking stepparent and police in Grayson Co.
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - A juvenile was arrested accused of assaulting his stepfather and police Wednesday night.
Officers responded to the complaint of a family disturbance on 1700 block of West Henderson Street around 8:45 p.m.
Officers said the juvenile had shot his stepfather in his right eye with the butt of a BB gun pistol, causing visible injury.
According to authorities, the juvenile ignored police commands.
Officers said the suspect hit one officer in the back with a broom handle, breaking the broom handle in half. They said he bit the same officer on his right forearm, breaking the skin.
They added he head-butted another officer while being placed in the patrol unit.
The juvenile was arrested for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence, Assault on Public Servant and Resist Arrest Search or Transport.
He was later transferred to Grayson County Juvenile Detention Center.
Authorities have not released his name.
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The Gold-Tier NFTs, now 'souped up' into FEATs, will drop at Mint.Big3.com
Additional benefits and utility have been added to maximize experiential value
LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BIG3 announced that the first-ever landmark Forever Experience Action Token (FEAT) providing the holder with benefits and exclusive access to the BIG3 for the duration of the league's life, will drop at 11 AM ET on Friday, June 10th, 2022 at Mint.Big3.com. This is the first time that FEATs will be available to the public via 375 Gold editions per team priced at $4,500 each. Following the sellout of those 375 editions, the league will drop 100-200 editions at a time for a total of 975 editions for each of the league's 12 teams. Once that inventory is exhausted, FEATS for these 12 teams will never be sold again by BIG3 regardless of how many years or decades the league thrives. Greater BIG3 success and longevity means more years of experiences and action provided by the FEAT NFT regardless of crypto volatility.
In addition to the benefits offered in the previously announced Gold-Tier, FEATs will also include several new and unique utilities including:
- Revealed sale – Buyers select which of 12 teams they purchase and which communities they want to join
- Limited supply – Only 375 Gold editions will be released, additional tokens will be available once sold out but once 975 have been sold per team, no more will ever be minted
- Content generation –BIG3 highlights, interviews, footage, images, IP, and other content will be serviced to FEAT holders license-free, enabling owners to create content of their own
- Brush Fire – Five Golds can be converted into a 'Brush Fire' FEAT and receive most benefits of the Fire-Tier
- Lottery – 25 Fire Tiers will be dispersed among the FEATs, 1 in 75 Golds will receive a Championship ring if their team wins, and each year, 1 in 100 Golds will get a personal one-hour zoom with founders and/or players
"The BIG3 is once again changing the game," said BIG3 Co-founder, Ice Cube. "We are moving beyond NFTs, we are offering experiences and utilities that will live on as long as the BIG3 does, which could be forever. FEATs are the next big thing in the crypto space and our league is blazing the path forward and providing our fans with unprecedented value. This is the first step in the future of our league and I can't wait to meet all of our FEAT owners this summer."
This announcement follows the sale of multiple $25,000 Fire-Tier NFTs to renowned Crypto leaders and communities, including DeGods, Bill Lee and MyDoge/DogeCoin, Snoop Dogg and Ken Howery, Gary Vaynerchuk of VeeFriends, Krause House DAO, Sunny Madra, Kevin Rose and MOONBIRDS, King of Midtown, along with a team led by Wave Financial and their Bored Ape. These purchases are part of the league's offering of decentralized team ownership via blockchain technology. Current Gold-Tier owners will be upgraded to the FEAT and receive the same benefits as the tokens dropping on June 10th. They will be able to select their teams before the public drop.
"FEATs are the new wave," said BIG3 Co-founder, Jeff Kwatinetz. "Access and utility are changing the NFT landscape and ushering in the next frontier of what value blockchain technology can deliver. This is the next stage of BIG3 leading sports into the future."
BIG3 is returning for its fifth season on June 18th for 11 weeks of FIREBALL3 action across 29 hours of live games on CBS and Paramount+. For more information about the FEAT, the upcoming public drop, and the league's fifth season, join the Discord here, go to BIG3.com and follow @thebig3 on twitter and instagram.
BIG3 (BIG3.com) is where FIREBALL3 superstars play. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular, and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences.
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The Leading Professional Crypto Trading Technology Provider Announces Rebrand That Will Bridge the Gap Between Professional and Crypto Trading.
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Digital Assets, the crypto trading technology built by professionals for professionals, has changed its name to Liquid Mercury.
Liquid Mercury is the #1 choice for sophisticated buy-side and institutional sell-side legacy trading professionals moving into crypto. "Sophisticated market participants will lead the next phase of growth in crypto," said Liquid Mercury CEO Tony Saliba. "Liquid Mercury was built for professional market participants moving into crypto."
World-renowned professional trader and "Market Wizard" Tony Saliba has been powering professional trading for the last 30 years. LiquidPoint (sold to Bank of New York ConvergEX in 2007) is currently #3 in highest overall execution volumes behind Citadel Securities and Susquehanna. Matrix Executions, launched in 2018, is now #5 in the overall execution volumes. The combined execution volumes of LiquidPoint and Matrix would be second only to Citadel Securities
"Liquid Mercury represents the best of the best of my last 30 years serving this industry," said Tony. "We've collected the best and brightest minds, including key management from LiquidPoint and Matrix Executions, to create the leading professional crypto trading solution in Liquid Mercury. Everything our customers trust us for - efficiency, scalability, and reliability - encapsulates this exciting rebranding effort."
"This rebranding will help us move faster and be even more responsive to customer needs," said Tony. "At Liquid Mercury, we develop and provide customizable proprietary technology to fit the client's needs ensuring anything they want can be designed, built, and delivered quickly to keep up with the competitive and fast-moving crypto assets world."
Liquid Mercury's expansive knowledge and foundation of trust with sophisticated market participants will continue to be the leading factor in their ongoing mission to power professional crypto trading.
About Liquid Mercury
Liquid Mercury powers professional crypto trading. Liquid Mercury is the #1 choice for sophisticated buy-side and institutional sell-side legacy trading professionals moving into crypto. Institutional grade infrastructure, access to deep liquidity, and best-in-class trading tools and workflow automation; Liquid Mercury was built by professionals for professionals. For more information about Liquid Mercury, visit www.liquidmercury.com.
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. ("Protagonist" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PTGX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Protagonist and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 13, 2022, Protagonist disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that "[t]he Company has received a letter from United States Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") indicating the FDA's intent to rescind Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the Company's rusfertide product candidate in polycythemia vera," citing "observed malignancies[.]"
On this news, Protagonist's stock price fell $5.57 per share, or 21.83%, to close at $19.95 per share on April 14, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com.
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Pomerantz LLP
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- Closing sale of 10% non-controlling equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for $1.73 billion
- Generating additional capital to fund record $36 billion capital plan
SAN DIEGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that it has completed the sale of a 10% non-controlling interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners (Sempra Infrastructure) for $1.73 billion in cash to a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The transaction, previously announced in December 2021, implies an enterprise value for Sempra Infrastructure of $25.9 billion, including its proportionate ownership share of net debt of approximately $8.6 billion.
With the closing of the referenced transaction, Sempra now owns a 70% controlling stake in Sempra Infrastructure, and KKR and ADIA own a 20% and 10% non-controlling interest, respectively.
"The completion of this transaction marks an exciting milestone for Sempra Infrastructure as we work to advance energy security and provide lower-carbon and net-zero energy solutions to customers in North America and around the world," said Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and chief executive officer of Sempra. "Also, with growing recognition of America's role in supporting the stability of energy markets in Europe and Asia, this transaction sends a clear signal about the value and expected growth prospects of our infrastructure platform."
Sempra Infrastructure is currently developing multiple world-class projects in North America, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects that are uniquely positioned to serve customers in both the Pacific and Atlantic markets, as well as new opportunities in renewable energy, carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen and ammonia. Leveraging the strength of an investment-grade balance sheet, the company is focused on making critical new investments that expand energy networks in the U.S. and Mexico to support improved energy and climate security.
Khadem AlRemeithi, executive director of the Infrastructure Department at ADIA, said, "Sempra Infrastructure is playing an important role in modernizing energy networks and facilitating the energy transition. Since announcing our investment, our strategic partnership with Sempra and KKR has continued to strengthen, and we look forward to supporting Sempra Infrastructure as it expands its leading position in the energy transition."
The completed transaction provides for ADIA to have certain customary minority rights with respect to Sempra Infrastructure commensurate with the size of its investment.
Sempra's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The Sempra family of companies have 20,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to nearly 40 million consumers. With more than $72 billion in total assets at the end of 2021, the San Diego-based company is the owner of one of the largest energy networks in North America helping some of the world's leading economies move to cleaner sources of energy. The company is helping to advance the global energy transition through electrification and decarbonization in the markets it serves, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra is consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performing culture focused on safety, workforce development and training, and diversity and inclusion. Sempra is the only North American utility sector company included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2022 by Fortune Magazine. For additional information about Sempra, please visit Sempra's website at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.
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the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including potential vaccination mandates, on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; the impact at San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) on competitive customer rates and reliability due to the growth in distributed and local power generation, including from departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Community Choice Aggregation and Direct Access, and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's (Oncor) ability to eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to regulatory and governance requirements and commitments, including by actions of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director; volatility in foreign currency exchange, inflation and interest rates and commodity prices, including inflationary pressures in the U.S., and our ability to effectively hedge these risks and with respect to inflation and interest rates, the impact on SDG&E's and SoCalGas' cost of capital and the affordability of customer rates; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain current or potential counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which may be difficult to predict and are beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Texas, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (IEnova) are not the same companies as the California utilities, SDG&E or SoCalGas, and Sempra Infrastructure, Sempra Texas, Sempra Texas Utilities, Oncor and IEnova are not regulated by the CPUC.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GridMatrix has raised $3.5M in seed funding in a round co-led by 8VC and Cota Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures Group, Intensity Ventures, The Y Startup Index, as well as several angels with deep experience building cloud-based software solutions for municipalities.
GridMatrix's cloud platform for traffic analytics combines edge sensor data with cloud-based data sources to eliminate urban traffic congestion, accidents, and emissions. The platform's proprietary cloud architecture delivers live data in under a second from sensor to screen and provides cities with a truly real time data stream quantifying everything from traffic light performance to the occurence of a life-threatening accident.
Compatible with both existing sensors such as cameras as well as next-generation sensing technologies such as LiDAR, GridMatrix's software platform is scalable and can be deployed on a global scale. This new capital will accelerate GridMatrix's deployments in the US & Europe, as well as support the expansion of the company's data science and software engineering teams.
GridMatrix is a member of Amazon's GovTechStart accelerator, California Mobility Center, Intelligent Transportation Society of America, and Qualcomm's Smart Cities Accelerator. The Intelligent Transportation Society of America has recognized GridMatrix's products as leading new solutions for sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Based in San Francisco, GridMatrix was co-founded by a team of former Apple engineering and operations colleagues in January 2021. The company's core team has decades of experience building hardware and software products for America's leading technology companies and government agencies.
For more information on GridMatrix visit www.gridmatrix.com
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Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal
DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot accounts.
Lawyers for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO made the threat in a letter to Twitter dated Monday. That letter was included in a filing from Twitter with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The letter says Musk has repeatedly asked for the information since May 9, about a month after his offer to buy the company, so he could evaluate how many of the company’s 229 million accounts are fake.
Shares of Twitter Inc. tumbled more than 5% at the opening bell Monday.
A message was left early Monday seeking comment from Twitter.
The lawyers say in the letter that Twitter has offered only to provide details about the company’s testing methods. But they contend that’s “tantamount to refusing Mr. Musk’s data requests.” Musk wants data so he can do his own verification of what he says are Twitter’s lax methodologies.
The lawyers say that based on Twitter’s latest correspondence, Musk believes the company is resisting and thwarting his information rights under the April merger agreement.
“This is a clear material breach of Twitter’s obligations under the merger agreement and Mr. Musk reserves all rights resulting therefrom, including his right not to consummate the transaction and his right to terminate the merger agreement,” the letter says.
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has said the company has consistently estimated that fewer than 5% of Twitter accounts are fake. Twitter has disclosed its bot estimates to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
The bot problem also reflects a longtime fixation for Musk, one of Twitter’s most active celebrity users, whose name and likeness are often mimicked by fake accounts promoting cryptocurrency scams. Musk appears to think such bots are also a problem for most other Twitter users, as well as advertisers who take out ads on the platform based on how many real people they expect to reach.
Experts have said Musk can’t unilaterally place the deal on hold, although that hasn’t stopped him from acting as though he can. If he walks away, he could be on the hook for a $1 billion breakup fee.
The Twitter sale agreement allows Musk to get out of the deal if there is a “material adverse effect” caused by the company. It defines that as a change that negatively affects Twitter’s business or financial conditions.
In the letter, Musk attorney Mike Ringler points to a spat over a June 1 letter from Twitter in which the company said its information obligations are limited to facilitating the closing of the sale. It says Twitter is obligated to provide data for any reasonable business purpose needed to complete the deal.
Twitter also has to cooperate with Musk’s effort to get the financing for the deal, including providing information that’s “reasonably requested” by Musk, the letter states.
The letter contends that Musk is not required to explain his rationale for requesting data or submit to “new conditions the company has attempted to impose on his contractual right to the requested data.”
It alleges that Musk is entitled to the data about the core of Twitter’s business model so he can prepare the transition to his ownership.
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O’Brien reported from Providence, Rhode Island.
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$2 Million in Seed Grants Available for Community-Led Initiatives
MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is making $2 million in grant funding available to eligible community-based organizations for projects designed to improve the health and well-being of Wisconsin residents.
The application period for AHW Seed Grant funding opens on Aug. 1 and closes on Sept. 12, 2022. Wisconsin-based 501c3 nonprofit, IRS tax exempt or governmental organizations are eligible for up to $50,000 grant funding to be used for direct, project-specific expenses. Organizations applying for AHW Seed Grants must do so jointly with an eligible Medical College of Wisconsin academic partner.
"Effectively addressing Wisconsin's health challenges requires local insight, ingenuity, and action," said AHW Director Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. "Community-based organizations throughout Wisconsin are in the best position to identify opportunities for improving the health of their populations and to form the necessary partnerships and programs to make meaningful public health improvements."
AHW Seed Grants fuel the development of new approaches, ideas and collaborations to address Wisconsin's health challenges. Successful applicants will clearly identify a health need or an immediate gap in knowledge or practice and propose project methods to test novel approaches to address the gap and inform future efforts to impact the health need. At the conclusion of the AHW award, projects will be poised to continue, scale, or replicate successful practices, achieving long-term, positive impact on health and health equity.
AHW will host an informational webinar for community-based organizations interested in learning more about Seed Grant funding on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. Those interested in attending can register here. The informational webinar will be recorded and posted to the AHW website. More information about funding requirements and an application form are accessible from the AHW Funding Opportunities page.
About the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is a statewide health philanthropy established by the Medical College of Wisconsin to steward a generous financial gift from Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin. Since 2004, AHW has invested more than $336 million in more than 570 health research, workforce development, and community health initiatives statewide. Learn more at www.ahwendowment.org.
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