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Thank you to my great uncles and grandfather for their service in WWll and to all my old shipmates wherever they are this Memorial Day. Freedom is not free. Thank a veteran today. The Patriot
Isn’t it amazing how the NRA and its heartless acolytes increase their bribe payments to politicians after some crazy slaughters a bunch of innocent children with military-grade weapons?
Two-thirds of the front page and about a third of page three in Friday’s Herald was about food giveaways. One of the big lies that America is being told. Like all the pictures of all of the new and late-model cars picking up the food at Cutliff Grove Church Family Resource Center.
Any Republican in their right mind that voted for Herschel Walker should have their voting card taken away from them.
Try googling Abrams’ comments on Georgia and get the context of the message. Fox News and the Trump Courier are not purveyors of the truth. But you know that. You choose to believe what is said because it fits the messages you grew up with.
Changing the names of our military bases is the most idiotic thing I have ever heard of. What else are these woke fools going to ask for? One base is going to be named after a lady that was a mail handler during WWII. Another named for some guy who Obama gave a medal of honor when Obama was handing out medals like candy.
If Pelosi and Durbin don’t want to follow the rules, resign and go with another religion. No one is forcing them to comply. They have free will. The Catholic religion won’t miss either one
If the Democrats really wanted to protect school children, instead of sending millions of dollars to Ukraine and spending millions of dollars on the racist CRT ideology, those millions could have been spent to hire school police and security, cameras, school counselors and safety procedures. Gun control laws will do nothing. See New York and Chicago.
Dougherty County Schools should attend a Lee County graduation to see how one can be successfully conducted.
America has been brainwashed by the media with two untruths. The first lie is that cops are out to shoot black people. The second is all of this so-called food insecurity. On top of a very liberal amount of food stamps, seems everyone is giving away food at all times. If these folks are going hungry it is their own fault, or the fault of their parents.
The Albany Herald sent me emails for animals up for adoption in Henry and Clayton counties; we don’t have any animals to adopt here in our area?
The plague we’ve had in this country in the last four years is the plague of liberals moving from crappy blue States and bringing their politics with them. Just like roaches. Go back home.
Moving the voting precinct from the church on Westover to Westover High School is a fiasco. Not only is it poorly marked, but there is a one- or two-hour wait due to not enough voting machines and voting personnel to verify people’s identity.
New York and Chicago are proof that gun laws do not work, so stop beating the dead horse saying we need strict gun laws. Guns are not the problem. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/sunday-squawkbox/article_53bdfcf4-de8a-11ec-b598-4ba14f04cc71.html | 2022-05-28T21:01:53Z |
FARGO, N.D., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise today announced the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Fargo, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Fargo is located in a newly renovated space at 4603 13th Ave. S., previously occupied by Toys "R" Us.
Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Fargo will offer top-quality cardio equipment and strength training equipment, circuit training, a functional training area with multiple indoor turf areas, a dedicated group fitness studio, a dedicated ride studio, boxing, Kids Crunch, HydroMassage® beds, and high-end tanning. Members looking for assistance reaching their goals will have access to our staff of highly experienced Personal Trainers.
Crunch Fitness Fargo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. "Expanding into Fargo, ND is particularly exciting for us, as the market is under served for high value, low price fitness options," stated CEO Brian Hibbard. "Crunch is for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete. Add in a high-energy and fun environment, and we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget!"
Crunch is known for its innovative group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week, including BodyWeb with TRX®, Zumba®, Cardio Tai Box, Yoga Body Sculpt and Fat Burning Pilates. Members looking for additional guidance or motivation can utilize the HIITZone™, a proprietary high-intensity interval group training program.
Prospective members can now visit https://www.CrunchFargo.com or call (701) 997-6299 to reserve memberships at discounted rates beginning at $9.99 per month.
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves two million members with over 400 gyms worldwide in 34 states and the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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Strive to Empower Public Health with Disinfection Robotics Solution in Post-Pandemic Era
HONG KONG, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SoftBank Robotics Group Corp. ("SBRG") today announced its strategic equity investment in Avalon SteriTech ("Avalon"), marks a great step forward in strengthening the companies' collaboration since its joint venture was established in March 2021. Upon the completion of the transaction, SBRG will own approximately 5% stake in Avalon's disinfection business. Mr. Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer of SoftBank Robotics Corp, will take part in its board of directors to support the continuous growth of the company.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of April 2022.
Avalon and SBRG continue to see a strong market demand for robotic disinfection technologies and how they successfully raised the bar of cleaning and disinfection in combatting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, the two companies strive to innovate smart-cleaning products and customized solutions in Hong Kong and beyond, leveraging Avalon's strengths in biotechnology and healthcare, and SBRG's expertise in AI, automation, and robotics.
Building on the success of Whiz Gambit, the 2-in-1 AI-powered cleaning and disinfection robotics solution launched under the joint venture, has successfully extended its footprints worldwide from Asia Pacific to EMEA, forging ahead toward Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. As the pandemic rages on, Whiz Gambit has been widely adopted by the public sector, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries, with over 100 of them serving the city's extensive railway network in Hong Kong. Hence, Whiz Gambit was also a proud recipient of several international recognitions including the Innovation Honoree (Robotics) at the CES 2022 Innovation Awards.
"We are excited to deepen our strategic partnership with SoftBank Robotics Group, the worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Since last year, we have been working closely in accelerating the adoption of smart disinfection solutions and uplifting the public health standard that transcends conventional concepts of hygiene. The investment from SoftBank Robotics will bring tremendous momentum to our global market expansion, as we continue to work hand in hand with businesses, governments, and societies to safeguard the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe," said Mr. Lewis Ho, Chief Executive Officer of Avalon SteriTech.
"SoftBank Robotics continues to identify innovative business approaches that enable us to stay at the forefront of providing robotics solutions. Equity investment is a capital efficient way for us to strengthen our participation in the ever-changing competitive robotics landscape. This opportunity to increase our stake and involvement will bolster our disinfection robots category. We are pleased to have found a like-minded partner like Avalon SteriTech, with their extensive knowledge in the biomedical sector, it will be integral to the success of this joint venture", said Mr. Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer of SoftBank Robotics Group Corp.
Moving forward, the strategic partnership will focus on creative product development and strengthen business collaboration, from technologies and robotics innovation, business operations, and sales network establishment, setting foot in the dynamic global disinfection market. As the world sees the aviation industry's recovery making its way, Avalon will be launching a new disinfection robot for mass transportation later this year. Currently, Avalon's disinfection robot for the sector is serving Cathay Pacific Airways and MTR's Airport Express for daily disinfection.
About Avalon SteriTech
Avalon SteriTech strives to provide next-generation cleaning, disinfection and sterilization technology infrastructure for public spaces. Led by a diverse team of world-class scientists, medical doctors, academic advisors and business professionals, Avalon SteriTech is able to use its knowledge and market insights to deliver customized solutions that address unmet public health needs. As part of the Avalon Group, a Hong Kong homegrown biomedical group founded in 2013, Avalon SteriTech aspires to become a worldwide leader in public health infrastructure and protection.
About SoftBank Robotics Group
SoftBank Robotics is driving technology forward by becoming a worldwide leader in robotics solutions. Rapidly expanding with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Boston, London, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
SoftBank Robotics is constantly exploring and commercializing robotics solutions that help make people's lives easier, safer, more connected, and more extraordinary. SoftBank Robotics' robots are used in more than 70 countries worldwide and we offer innovative applications relevant in the fields of retail, tourism, healthcare, finance, education, facilities management, cleaning, warehouse, and logistics.
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Final episode of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ airs Thursday
(CNN) - After 19 seasons and 64 daytime Emmy awards, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is saying goodbye.
Thursday will be the final show.
DeGeneres said, “As great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore.”
But her next challenge is still up in the air. She might just relax for a bit, though DeGeneres herself admitted that’s not her style.
The stand-up comedian turned actress was the first lead actor in a sitcom to come out as gay in 1997. A few years later, she started “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
There have been some bumps along the way, including reports last summer of a toxic work environment.
But DeGeneres said the drama isn’t why she’s ending the show, calling her staff her “family and best friends.”
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Weldon Aycock
Weldon Aycock, 87 made his final journey into the arms of our Heavenly Father during the early morning hours of April 16 with his wife and daughter by his side. Weldon will be buried in the Moffat Cemetery in a private service with his immediate family present. Derrel Thompson and Gary Baxley will officiate the graveside service.
Weldon was born January 12, 1935 to Milton Clarence (MC) and Pauline (Clark) Aycock in the Whitehall/ Moffat Community less than one mile from his grave site. Weldon attended Temple High School and Temple College, served two years in the U.S. Army. He married Nina Kathleen Levy. Weldon worked for Texaco Inc. in Houston and Richmond Virginia for 26 years and retired at the age of 55. They moved to Leon County, Texas and raised pure Registered Texas Longhorn cattle for 24 years then moved back to the Temple/Belton area in 2009.
Weldon loved playing baseball from neighborhood games on to playing catcher all four years of high school. He would play Sunday afternoons at local churches in 100 degree weather cherishing every game. He also coached little league and pony league for many years.
Weldon was very generous with his time for his family, neighbors and friends. Whatever the need was he would help. He had a talent for fixing most anything and took great pride and joy when he succeeded. His sense of humor was endless and always wanted to enjoy life to its fullest.
Weldon loved his family and was very proud of his marriage and his church family at Taylors Valley Baptist Church. Because of his love and guidance his children achieved success in their chosen careers.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Aycock. His son, Ron Aycock and wife, Diana, of Houston, TX. His daughter, Melissa Daly of Granbury, TX. His older sister, Frances Graham of Temple, TX.
Weldon is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Memorials may be made to Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church in Temple, TX.
Dossman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal - Albert Pike
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Allied Payment Network, Inc. (Allied), the industry's most progressive provider of online and mobile money movement services to banks and credit unions, announced today that it has for the third consecutive year been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry.
Companies recognized this year operate in and serve companies and consumers in a wide range of financial services including banking and mortgages, insurance, payments and financial advisory.
"This year, the fintech industry became a larger and more important sector of our economy," noted David Evans, chief content officer at Arizent. "This ranking helps highlight companies that have generous employee policies and positive cultures, and can help serve as a guide to job seekers in this competitive industry."
"Allied's 11-year journey to our position as a leading digital payments innovator is largely the result of our commitment to attract and keep the industry's best talent," explained Allied founder and CEO Ralph Marcuccilli. "The fact that we have received this honor three years in a row validates that our efforts to cultivate a positive workplace culture—emphasizing deeply-ingrained company values, competitive compensation, employee recognition and engaging company activities—is working. We will always strive to achieve this recognition."
To be considered for participation, companies must provide technology products, services or solutions that enable the delivery of financial services. Companies must also have been in business for at least one full year and employ at least 15 people in the U.S. For more information on Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology program, including full eligibility criteria, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkFinTech.com.
About Allied Payment Network
Allied Payment Network is an industry-leading provider of digital money movement technologies to the financial services industries. Allied's suite of emerging online and mobile payment channels include solutions for Internet bill pay, small business payments, person-to-person, account-to-account, online loan payments and the ability to buy, sell and hold bitcoin, among others. For more information, visit www.AlliedPayment.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF continues its investigation into Athira Pharma, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ATHA).
On June 17, 2021, the Company disclosed that the Board of Directors had placed President and Chief Executive Officer Leen Kawas "on temporary leave pending a review of actions stemming from doctoral research [Kawas] conducted while at Washington State University," and that the Company's COO had "assumed day-to-day leadership responsibilities for the Company, effective immediately." That same day, STAT News reported that the investigation of Kawas related to allegations that she altered images in four separate research papers as the lead author while she was a graduate student.
The Company was subsequently sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws, which remains ongoing.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Athira's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Athira shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-atha/ to learn more.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HaystackID, a specialized eDiscovery services firm supporting law firms and corporate legal departments, today announced it has acquired Business Intelligence Associates (BIA), an end-to-end eDiscovery service provider, as part of a deal facilitated by majority investor and leading middle-market private equity firm, Quad-C Management, Inc.
"BIA is a leader in eDiscovery, and this combination further expands our capabilities in the support and delivery of complex enterprise discovery solutions, especially in New York," said HaystackID CEO Hal Brooks. "This deal follows a period of organizational alignment and internal investment around innovation, technology, and advisory services and builds on several years of investment and growth. All of these internal and external investments position us well for additional future international growth across all of our business lines."
The BIA acquisition is HaystackID's fifth major investment event since April 2018, when it acquired Envision Discovery, an eDiscovery managed services provider, and Inspired Review, a managed review and remote review services provider. In January 2019, HaystackID acquired eTERA Consulting, an eDiscovery managed services provider. Additionally, in February 2020, HaystackID completed a strategic recapitalization with Quad-C to support the continued growth and expansion of the company, before acquiring NightOwl Global in August 2020. With the BIA addition, HaystackID strengthens its position for continued growth in cyber discovery/incident response, privacy/compliance, information governance, and enterprise managed solutions.
"Our corporate clients will benefit greatly from the significant increase in the support and services we will be able to offer," said BIA CEO Brian Schrader, Esq., who has joined HaystackID and will continue to lead BIA efforts. "Our team worked tirelessly to reach this milestone, and we are honored to join forces with what is fast becoming one of the preeminent service providers in the world."
"This acquisition is yet another step in building the framework for the international capability and success of HaystackID, one of our leading portfolio companies," said Quad-C partner Tim Billings. "We are excited to continue to partner with the company as we develop the next stage of growth with additional investments in infrastructure, people, and acquisitions both in the U.S. and abroad."
In addition to external investments, HaystackID has significantly expanded and aligned its service offerings in the past six months, launching its innovative discovery management platform HaystackID CoreÔ in March 2022 and its Global Advisory practice earlier this month.
BIA was represented in the transaction by Brock Matthias of VRA Partners.
HaystackID is a specialized eDiscovery services firm that helps corporations and law firms securely find, understand, and learn from data when facing complex, data-intensive investigations and litigation. HaystackID mobilizes industry-leading cyber discovery services, enterprise solutions, and legal discovery offerings to serve more than 500 of the world's leading corporations and law firms in North America and Europe. Serving nearly half of the Fortune 100, HaystackID is an alternative cyber and legal services provider that combines expertise and technical excellence with a culture of white-glove customer service. In addition to consistently being ranked by Chambers USA, the company was recently named a worldwide leader in eDiscovery Services by IDC MarketScape, a representative vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for E-Discovery Solutions, and a Legal Technology Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Further, HaystackID has achieved SOC 2 Type II attestation in the five trust service areas of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For more information about its suite of services, including programs and solutions for unique legal enterprise needs, go to HaystackID.com.
As an industry pioneer, BIA continues to set the standard for reliable, innovative, and cost-effective eDiscovery services. Its customer-first focus has resulted in countless innovations copied widely across the industry today. From technical innovations like truly remote data collections and the first cloud-based, end-to-end eDiscovery platform to service revolutions like reusing data and coding across matters and hiring dedicated, full-time employees for document review, BIA consistently stands at the leading edge of the industry. Founded by legal and technology professionals, BIA provides the entire spectrum of eDiscovery services – including attorney document review – with minimal disruption to its clients' daily business operations. To learn more, visit BIA at biaprotect.com or on Twitter at @biaprotect.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., Quad-C is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in well-established business and consumer services, healthcare, industrials specialty distribution, and transportation/logistics companies. In its nearly three-decade history, Quad-C has invested over $3 billion of capital in more than 65 platform companies. The Quad-C team is committed to partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate growth and create long-term value. Learn more about Quad-C at QuadCManagement.com.
HaystackID Media Contacts:
Jaime Wittner
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Man hits top lottery prize with $5 million scratch-off ticket
Published: May. 27, 2022 at 7:51 PM CDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) - Thanks to a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, a Florida resident became the state’s latest millionaire.
James Whittington was awarded the $5 million top prize earlier this week from the Cashword scratch-off game. Lottery officials said he purchased the winning ticket at a market in Port St. Joe.
WJHG reports Whittington chose to receive his winnings as a lump sum payment that came out to be $3.9 million.
Lottery officials did not immediately share what Whittington planned to do with his winnings.
According to the Florida Lottery, scratch-off games make up about 75% of ticket sales and generate more than $1.3 billion for the state.
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Officers reunite 75-year-old homeless woman with family
HENDERSON, Nev. (CNN) - Two Nevada police officers went beyond the call of duty to save an elderly homeless woman and reunite her with her family.
Henderson Police Officers Carlos Chorens and Sterling Candland felt they were up against the clock when they first encountered 75-year-old Rose Brazdovic hidden behind a cement barrier.
“She’s not going to make it much longer, we didn’t think,” Candland said.
Brazdovic didn’t ask for the officers’ help, but they spent two days with her and a man she considered her caretaker, just asking questions.
“She ended up selling her place, and she was going to do some traveling in a motorhome. Apparently, that didn’t work out,” Chorens said.
Chorens and Candland also reached out to Rochelle Fletcher in Henderson’s Community Resource and Resiliency Center to find a safe place for Brazdovic. Though the 75-year-old was a retiree from Walmart and had some finances, Fletcher says she trusted the wrong people and didn’t have enough control over that money.
“I like to help people, and sometimes by helping people, they take advantage of it,” Brazdovic said.
Soon, those helping Brazdovic learned she had a son that she lost touch with nearly 30 years ago. Fletcher says she became determined to reunite the family.
Through some social media sleuthing, Fletcher found Jennifer Michrina, the daughter-in-law Brazdovic didn’t even know she had, living in Louisiana with Mike Michrina, Brazdovic’s son and their two boys.
Fletcher set up a Zoom call for the family, a surprise for Brazdovic.
Mike Michrina says he and his mom decided to focus on a fresh start, rather than dwelling on the past, and his heart opened back up to her immediately.
“It was kind of interesting not knowing what had happened to my mom for 29 years, but it was good,” he said. “Now that she’s back, I can see what I was missing.”
Soon, Brazdovic was ready to move to be with her family, and they were ready to welcome her. Leaving Nevada, she got a special airport escort: Candland and Chorens walked her right to her gate.
“She thanked us, and she was very excited to see her family,” Chorens said. “It’s incredible. It makes you feel like you accomplished something and you helped somebody out.”
In Louisiana, all four of the Michrinas were at the airport waiting for Brazdovic.
Now, more than a year after Brazdovic was found, she’s safe and surrounded by love, a fresh start thanks to two community relations police officers who never stopped caring.
“God put them in her life just to take care of her,” said Mike Michrina, as he teared up.
Brazdovic says she spends her time playing basketball and going on bike rides with her two grandsons.
“I got to have a family. That is the best part,” she said.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/04/04/officers-reunite-75-year-old-homeless-woman-with-family/ | 2022-04-04T08:25:44Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SDC, PCT, ABSI, JMIA, and PRCH.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — As hate speech targeting LGBTQ people increases among some far-right influencers and others online, experts are warning that extremist groups may see the rhetoric as a call to action.
Such may have been the case when 31 members of the neo-Nazi group Patriot Front were arrested in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Saturday and charged with conspiracy to riot at a Pride event, said Sophie Bjork-James, an assistant professor in anthropology at Vanderbilt University who researches the white nationalist movement, racism and hate crimes in the U.S. The arrests came as a toxic brew of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has been on the rise in Idaho and elsewhere.
“There is a very clear relationship between normalizing this hateful content and having extremist groups try to mobilize around that in hateful actions,” she said. “We can see a direct relationship between the spectrum of anti-LGBT rhetoric from statehouses into these extremist groups.”
Domestic extremist groups see conservatives as potential allies, Bjork-James said, and they’ve found anti-LGBTQ sentiment is one of the easiest ways to “build a broader coalition among the radical right.”
“Unfortunately, I think it is a strategy that is working,” she said.
Last month, a fundamentalist Idaho pastor told his small Boise congregation that gay, lesbian and transgender people should be executed by the government. Another fundamentalist pastor in Texas gives similar sermons.
Rep. Heather Scott, an Idaho Republican lawmaker, recently told an audience that drag queens and other LGBTQ supporters are waging a “war of perversion against our children.” And last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would consider sending child protective services to investigate parents who take their kids to drag shows.
The Department of Homeland Security warned last week that white nationalists and supremacists are using social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram and TikTok to present skewed framing of divisive issues like abortion, guns and LGBTQ rights, potentially driving extremists to attack public places across the U.S. in the coming months.
Online court records do not yet show if the Patriot Front members have obtained attorneys. All were released from jail after posting $300 bond, and court dates have yet to be set for the misdemeanor charges.
Thomas Rousseau, a 23-year-old from Grapevine, Texas, has been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as the Patriot Front founder and was among those arrested. He did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
Police say the men piled into a U-Haul truck wearing balaclavas and bearing riot gear, with plans to instigate a riot at the park where families, children and supporters were gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ community. Those arrested came from at least 11 states, including Illinois, Arkansas and Virginia.
Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White said Monday that since the arrests, his agency had received nearly 150 calls, evenly split between people thanking officers for averting a riot and people angry about the arrests. Many of the calls included death threats, Lee said, and some came from as far away as Norway.
Jennifer McCoy, a professor of political science at Georgia State University, said that when people with influence like political figures, sports or entertainment stars, religious leaders or media figures engage in rhetoric against specific groups, supporters can interpret it as a call for action.
“This can happen regardless of the intent or specific wording of the message, and is common in highly polarized contexts such as the U.S. is currently experiencing,” McCoy wrote in an email Monday.
For Bree Latimer, a 22-year-old trans woman from Boise, the news of the arrests was alarming. Even in Boise, one of the most progressive cities in deep-red Idaho, harassment or hostility is a daily risk, Latimer said. Just last week Boise police were investigating after dozens of pride flags were stolen or damaged from a scenic neighborhood boulevard for the second year in a row.
“I always wonder as I walk past people in the grocery store aisles — do they know that I’m trans? If they do know, are they going to say something? Are they going to follow me into the parking lot? Am I going to get called a groomer or something? It’s just constantly living in fear,” Latimer said.
She gets frustrated when people call the anti-LGBTQ rhetoric a “culture war,” saying it feels much more ominous.
“That diminishes what we’re going through. We feel like there’s almost an impending trans genocide,” Latimer said. “They want us to stop having access to our hormone therapy, to be banned from talking to trans youth — they want you to be so unhappy with your life that you kill yourself. And now the hate speech is getting even scarier.”
Still, she tries to focus on her computer science studies at Boise State University. On the weekends, she plays board games with friends, or occasionally heads out for an evening downtown.
“Being trans is a big part of my identity, but it’s definitely not everything,” Latimer said. “Still, the reality is, it’s scary being a trans person in America right now.”
Northern Idaho has long been associated with extremist groups, most prominently the Aryan Nations, which was often in the news in the 1990s. The area drew disaffected people after white supremacist Richard Butler moved there in 1973 from California.
After the Aryan Nations’ heyday, many local officials tried to disassociate the region from extremism. But in recent years, some politicians, civic leaders and real estate agents have boasted about northern Idaho’s conservatism to draw like-minded people.
At a news conference Monday, Coeur d’Alene Mayor Jim Hammond said the city is no longer a locus of hate.
“We are not going back to the days of the Aryan Nations. We are past that,” he declared.
Scott, the northern Idaho lawmaker who said drag queens are waging a “war of perversion” on kids, did not respond to an email request for comment.
Elsewhere around the country, authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area are investigating a possible hate crime after a group of men allegedly shouted anti-LGBTQ slurs during Drag Queen Story Hour at the San Lorenzo Library over the weekend. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/experts-anti-lgbtq-rhetoric-could-galvanize-extremists/ | 2022-06-14T07:00:35Z |
PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I love sports and love fellowship", said an inventor from Boiling Springs, S.C., "so I invented the WOBBLE BALL, which allows me to feed my competitive drive and meet people along the way."
The invention provides a fun and challenging activity that could be played by families and friends. It helps teach and use some of the fundamental skills of softball and baseball (catching, throwing, batting) as well as provides a healthy alternative to sedentary activities such as watching television, playing video games, etc. It could be played on a public field or playground, in the back yard, or competitive/tournament play which is safe for children and adults of all ages.
The original design was submitted to the Columbia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CSK-197, 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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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), a global provider of galvanizing and metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services for maintaining and building critical infrastructure, will conduct a conference call to review the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 at 11:00 a.m. ET on Friday, April 22, 2022. The Company will issue a press release reporting fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 financial results before the market opens on April 22, 2022.
Conference Call Details
Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9499 or (412) 317-5497 (international). A webcast of the call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations page at http://www.azz.com/investor-relations.
A replay of the call will be available at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (international), replay access code: 8903619, through April 29, 2022, or by visiting http://www.azz.com/investor-relations for the next 90 days.
About AZZ Inc.
AZZ Inc. is a global provider of galvanizing and a variety of metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment and highly engineered services to a broad range of markets, including but not limited to the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining and industrial markets. The Company's Metal Coatings segment is a leading provider of metal finishing solutions for corrosion protection, including hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing and plating, to the North American steel fabrication industry. The Company's Infrastructure Solutions segment is dedicated to delivering safe and reliable transmission of power from generation sources to end customers, and automated weld overlay solutions for corrosion and erosion mitigation to critical infrastructure in the energy and waste management markets worldwide.
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CAUGHT ON CAM: Driver gets gun pulled on him in road rage incident
AVONDALE, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) -- A man in Arizona has been accused of pointing a gun at another driver after the driver cut him off in a road rage incident that was caught on camera.
Officers with the Avondale Police Department took Bryan Duran into custody for the alleged incident Wednesday, AZFamily reported.
The road rage incident was caught on Francisco Garcia’s dash camera last Saturday just after 5 p.m. Garcia said he was driving home from the movies when Duran’s black Dodge Durango drifted into his lane. Garcia then went around Duran’s car and cut him off.
“I was in the left lane, and he was just going to my lane drifting in and out. I don’t know if he was texting,” Garcia said.
Garcia explained he recently got his car back after a crash a few months ago and was trying to avoid getting hit again.
“I actually just went around in his lane and cut him off and went around again and took off because, by the time I cut him off, he was honking, so I know he was mad,” Garcia said, adding he sped up down the road to avoid a confrontation. “I know what I did was wrong; that was my fault for that, but that doesn’t justify me almost losing my life over a little cutoff.”
When Garcia pulled up to a red light, Duran got out of his car and went over towards Garcia’s car. This is when Garcia turned his dash camera toward his face to record what happened next.
The video shows Duran pointing a gun at Garcia and yelling at him through the window, police said. Duran then began punching the window and walked away from Garcia’s car, according to investigators.
Garcia said he then got out of his car to look at Duran’s license plate when Duran began fighting him, officers said. Duran then got in his car and left.
Officers did not say how they caught up with Duran. He faces several charges including aggravated assault. The investigation is ongoing.
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market had more new listings, increased median home prices and signs of easing supply constraints in June and 2Q 2022 compared to a year ago, though higher mortgage rates and inflation are continuing to impact sales, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data.
"Our data trends indicate for-sale inventory levels are beginning to rise, which could help lessen the pressure of rising prices and housing affordability for buyers over time," said 2022 Florida Realtors President Christina Pappas, vice president of the Keyes Family of Companies in Miami. "Still, the median time to contract statewide for single-family existing homes in June was 10 days compared to eight days during the same month a year ago. The median time to contract for existing condo-townhouse units was 12 days compared to 17 in June 2021.
"As market conditions fluctuate, consumers can turn to a local Realtor® for help and expertise when it comes to the complex process of buying or selling a home."
Last month, closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 28,296, down 17.2% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 11,796, down 27% over June 2021, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Closed sales may occur from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor noted that while closed sales were down significantly compared to the same time a year ago, June's level was similar to closed sales in June 2018 and 2019.
"Nearly 21% (20.9%) fewer existing single-family homes went under contract in June compared to a year ago," he said. "In combination with a 13.2% year-over-year increase in new listings for single-family homes, this led to a hefty increase in end-of-month inventory, which is now about twice what it was only four months ago at the end of February. At this rate, we will be back at pre-pandemic inventory levels for single-family homes by the end of summer."
New listings for existing condo-townhouse properties last month rose by 4.7% year-over-year.
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in June was $420,000, up 19.7% from the previous year. Last month's statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $324,900, up 26.4% over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
Dr. O'Connor said, "The median price for single-family home sales closing in June was $420,000, up nearly 20% year-over-year but unchanged compared to May. This marks the first time the single-family median sale price has failed to increase from May to June since 2008 – an indication that prices are starting to respond to the growing level of inventory available to buyers."
On the supply side of the market, inventory (active listings) showed signs of easing in June as well as for all of 2Q 2022: Both single-family existing homes and condo-townhouse inventory increased year-over-year to stand at a 1.9-months' supply in June and for all of 2Q 2022.
According to Freddie Mac, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.52% in June 2022, significantly higher than the 2.98% average during the same month a year earlier. For the second quarter, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.24% compared to its average of 3.0% for 2Q 2021.
To see the full statewide housing activity reports, go to the Florida Realtors Newsroom at http://floridarealtors.org/newsroom and look under Latest Releases or download the June and 2Q 2022 data report PDFs under Market Data at: http://floridarealtors.org/newsroom/market-data.
Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 225,000 members in 51 boards/associations. Florida Realtors® Newsroom website is available at http://floridarealtors.org/newsroom.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that dramatically reduces environmental impacts, announced a letter of intent with University of Nebraska-Lincoln to collaborate to develop an integrated beef facility. The new, state-of-the-art facility would incorporate innovative barns, an anaerobic digester and a Bion 3G Tech system, to provide waste treatment, generate renewable energy, and capture and upcycle nutrients.
The proposed project would be located at the Feedlot Innovation Center, which is being developed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, near Mead, Nebraska. The new facility will be both a working feedlot and a testbed where private companies can see how emerging technologies work in a commercial setting.
The objective of the collaboration is to support research and development of feedlot and other animal production technologies to advance economic, climate-smart, and other environmental goals that will improve livestock production through integration of Bion's technology with other innovative feedlot technologies and practices under development within IANR.
The Feedlot Innovation Center will provide a unique opportunity for private industry to work alongside researchers, scientists, students, and producers to develop and evaluate emerging technology used in managing animals in feedlot settings. It will include a complex with cattle comfort and research buildings, a feed technology facility, innovative open lots, and an animal handling facility. The expansion will create real-world facilities to test new precision technology, address environmental challenges facing the feeding industry, and improve cattle performance and welfare while comparing different environments and housing systems. The expansion will also allow for innovation in manure collection and management that will innovate both new and possible modifications for existing operations.
"The Feedlot Innovation Center presents an incredible opportunity to pull together the best and the brightest minds working in animal agriculture today to create more resilient systems for food animal production," said Mike Boehm, Harlan Vice Chancellor for IANR and University of Nebraska vice president for agriculture and natural resources. "We are thrilled with Bion's plan to be part of this effort, and are excited to welcome other partners, as well."
Bill O'Neill, Bion's CEO, said, "We are excited to work with UNL to demonstrate how Bion's unique 3G Tech platform can support climate-smart beef production. It is critical that climate and clean water technologies and practices be integrated to provide a comprehensive solution to the environmental and economic challenges faced by today's beef industry. The 3G Tech platform was designed to dramatically reduce the environmental impacts of beef finishing operations to both air and water, improve farm economics, and deliver truly sustainable products to the consumer that maintain the grain-finished quality that is the hallmark of U.S. beef."
About IANR: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources strives to innovate new ways to produce food, fuel, feed, and fiber for a growing world, while also promoting resilience of our natural resources and a high quality of life for people engaged in agriculture.
About Bion: Bion's patented third generation technology was designed to largely mitigate the environmental impacts of large-scale livestock production and deliver a USDA-certified sustainable product to the consumer. The platform simultaneously recovers high-value environmentally friendly fertilizer coproducts and renewable energy that increase revenues. Bion's 3G Tech platform can provide low-cost high-impact solutions to the air and water quality issues related to livestock production, while creating a pathway to economic and environmental sustainability with 'win-win' benefits for at least a premium sector of the $175 billion U.S. livestock industry and the consumer. For more information, see Bion's website at https://bionenviro.com.
This material includes forward-looking statements based on management's current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words 'intent', 'would', 'being', 'will' and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Have you ever thought about what certain superstar athletes would look like in another team’s threads or even another sport’s jerseys?
Imagine Emmitt Smith in a New York Giants Jersey or Tony Romo in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform? What about this, superstar NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Dallas Cowboys gear?
Well, that will have to wait a while, however, the QB and his wife were courtside at the Mavericks’ home playoff game and Mahomes was rocking some Dallas HEAT.
One of the most exciting current NFL players was rocking a gorgeous throwback Dirk Nowitzki jersey Sunday night. Question is, what would you do to see Mahomes in a Cowboys jersey tossing the pigskin on Sundays in the fall? | https://cw33.com/sports/check-out-nfl-superstar-patrick-mahomes-courtside-in-dallas-mavericks-gear/ | 2022-05-23T22:49:53Z |
Thousands of high school students in China learned Friday that COVID-19 restrictions will prevent them from taking Advanced Placement exams that many prepared for to improve their chances of attending college in the U.S. or Europe.
Many students are unable to sit for the in-person, pen-and-paper tests given once a year in May because of the government’s “zero-COVID” lockdownsmeant to curb the spread of the virus. The College Board, which administers the tests, previously offered an online option in response to pandemic school closures but said that was intended as a temporary solution.
“We regret the impact that this decision may have on students who have worked hard all year to prepare for this opportunity,” the College Board said in a written statement.
The decision to not provide an online option frustrated students who worry that missing test scores for the college-level AP courses will weaken their college applications. Students also risk losing out on the college credits that are a reward for high test scores, meaning they will have to enroll in — and pay for — classes they could have otherwise skipped.
Luke Penaloza, 16, a sophomore at Shanghai American School, is among millions of people restricted to the buildings and compounds where they live in China’s largest city, because of its COVID-19 outbreak. He was set to take the AP U.S. History exam this month.
“It was important that I take this test because it shows academic rigor in my transcripts and it gives me a solid representation of my skills in the U.S. History curriculum,” he said by email.
Some other admissions tests are still offered digitally in China, including the ACT. Administrators said students’ ability to take that test have not been affected by lockdowns. College Board did not respond to questions about whether the SAT, which it administers several times a year, will be impacted.
Parents have accused the College Board of being indifferent to the affected students. Students worldwide were able to test via computer in 2020 and 2021, though with universal start times. In China, that meant middle-of-the night AP testing sessions.
“As a parent it is difficult to see your child work so hard for a full year and then not be allowed to sit for the exam,” said Angelique Schultz, who has two students in Shanghai American School.
College Board said it would not be able to offer makeup sessions beyond May. It said it would urge university admissions officers to be flexible.
“The lack of certainty about when large gatherings will be permitted, when testing locations and staff will be available, when schools may re-open for in-person learning, and when exam materials could be delivered without service disruptions and hold times make it impossible to plan a makeup exam administration,” it said.
Junghyok Park, 16, said he prepared all year for his AP U.S. History exam, even as it appeared increasingly unlikely that he and his classmates, many of whom are not allowed to leave their houses, would take the exams.
“Many have been studying half-heartedly in the prolonged wait for a definitive answer,” he said.
Although missing AP scores won’t directly prevent students from applying for U.S. colleges and universities, many schools in Europe and Asia demand scores for admission, said Marcel Gauthier, the head of Shanghai American School. Some students have flown to other countries to take the exams.
His students, he said, “have been working all year, driving towards one single exam .. and it’s a culminating event that they will not get to have.” | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/zero-covid-lockdowns-cancel-ap-exams-for-students-in-china/ | 2022-05-07T13:21:09Z |
BAODING, China, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Solar, a leading solar energy company, today announced that it has been rated as a Tier 1 module manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance in its Q2 2022 publication. The tiering system is developed by BloombergNEF to evaluate module manufacturers based on bankability.
Yingli Solar has earned trust from customers around the world with product stability. In RETC PV Module Index Report, Yingli Solar has awarded "High Achiever" and remarked "+" in BloombergNEF Tiering system, it shows high recognition by the market for the reliability of Yingli's products.
"With continuous technological progress, Yingli has always provided customers with better products and services . We believe that this ranking in Tier 1 will also enhance the confidence of investors and the market in Yingli," said Mr. Xulong Yin, Chairman of Yingli. "Yingli is committed to the development of high-efficiency products. The construction of Panda N-type cell production line will start in June, and we will create a four-in-one PV solution that integrates technology development and standard formulation, quality control, industrial application, and service cooperative."
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WARNER ROBINS, Ga., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Franchise today announced the upcoming October 2022 opening of Crunch Warner Robins, a spacious 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Warner Robins is located at 2930 Watson Blvd in Centerville, Georgia.
Prospective members can now visit https://www.crunch.com/locations/warner-robins or call 478-273-0320 to reserve memberships at discounted rates beginning at $9.99 per month. Founding members will receive pre-opening rates with only $1 enrollment, in addition to a Crunch swag bag, discounts on small group and personal training, and more.
Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Warner Robins will offer top-quality cardio equipment and strength training equipment, a functional training area with indoor turf, group fitness and cycling studios, a personal training studio, HydroMassage® chairs, tanning beds and sunless spray options, Kids Crunch, and more.
Crunch Warner Robins is owned by fitness industry veteran and enthusiast Brian Hibbard, Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures, LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S.
"We are excited to bring the Crunch brand to Warner Robins," said owner Brian Hibbard. "Crunch is for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete. Add in a high-energy and fun environment, and with memberships starting at $9.99 per month, we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget!"
Crunch is known for its exciting group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week, including BodyWeb with TRX®, Zumba®, Cardio Tai Box, Yoga Body Sculpt and Fat Burning Pilates. Members looking for additional guidance or motivation can utilize the HIITZone™, a proprietary high-intensity interval group training program.
Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people, with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves over 1.9 million members with over 400 gyms worldwide in 34 states and the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.
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DoorDash glitch allows customers to order for free
(DoorDash) - A glitch allowed thousands of DoorDash customers to make orders Thursday without verifying payment.
DoorDash customers flooded social media platforms showing them making lavish orders they didn’t have to pay for.
Some ordered thousands of dollars of top-shelf tequila; others received a lifetime supply of Plan B contraception.
DoorDash has acknowledged the hitch with its payment processing service and is working on canceling fraudulent orders.
Legal experts point out that using a fraudulent or expired card with a merchant is a criminal offense in America, regardless of the glitch.
Ironically, the customers taking advantage of the flaw and the system reportedly did not even bother to tip their DoorDash drivers.
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PASADENA, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innova Medical Group, Inc., a global health screening and diagnostic innovator and a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of COVID-19 rapid tests, along with Attomarker, a nanophotonic biochemical testing company spun from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, announced today that the two companies have formed a strategic partnership to expedite immunity testing for COVID and other diseases globally.
Attomarker's CE marked and UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) accredited rapid COVID Antibody Immunity Test assesses an individual's antibody levels and estimates when they will likely be on the edge of immunity; providing vital insight for patients and public health officials to better inform the timing of vaccine shots and other protective measures.
The device is the first of its kind to measure an individual's immune response to a COVID-19 vaccination, booster, infection – or a combination of the immune triggers and is currently available in clinics in the UK and the Caribbean.
As part of the partnership, Innova Medical Group made a minority investment in Attomarker and will become an official distributor of its products. Innova's commercial capability in the rapid test space will help stimulate the development of Attomarker's unique, multiplexed platform technology to achieve advances in rapid point-of-care diagnostics and personalized medicine.
"We are excited about working with the Attomarker team to help them accelerate growth," said Daniel Elliott, CEO of Innova Medical Group. "Adding a much-needed immunity test into Innova's COVID rapid test portfolio strengthens the pandemic management solution we offer to our global customers."
Attomarker's immunity testing technology measures multiple biomarkers in blood and saliva to provide a personal profile for up to 20 tests in seven minutes. Forthcoming tests include biomarkers for liver health, food allergies and fertility.
"Attomarker's technology has the potential to change healthcare diagnosis and treatment with a portfolio of near-patient rapid diagnostics that would lead to more effective clinical intervention," added Todd Malan, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Innova. "Most immediately, as protection from previous COVID infections and vaccinations decline and boosters continue to roll out, Attomarker's science-based COVID-19 Antibody Immunity Test will be a valuable tool for individuals to make science based personalized healthcare decisions."
Professor Andrew Shaw, CEO and founder of Attomarker said, "This strategic alliance with Innova delivers a big boost to the Attomarker vision to a truly global perspective. We look forward to bringing more rapid solutions to help clinicians optimize interventions and enable people to take greater control over their own health."
About Innova Medical Group
Innova Medical Group is a global health screening and diagnostic innovator driven to dramatically improve health outcomes worldwide with equitable, high-value testing solutions. Our strategic and iterative approach enables us to create, build and deploy myriad accessible tests customized to meet and empower the user at their point of need. www.innovamedgroup.com
About Attomarker Ltd
Attomarker Ltd is a MedTech company which was formed as a result of ground-breaking work conducted by Professor Andrew Shaw and his research group at the University of Exeter. The Attomarker vision is to personalise diagnostics and medicine by creating the world's best, most efficient, affordable and sustainable diagnostics platforms for near patient, home testing and mail away use. Attomarker offers a complete rapid near-patient diagnostics system and has an exciting product pipeline. www.attomarker.com
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Oh, how our nation has changed in recent years. We have lost more than a million people to a disease that some said would go away in a matter of weeks. We started wearing masks and stopped eating out, shaking hands, and hugging. We no longer consider good character or intellect to be important when electing our leaders.
And now comes our latest life-changer: inflation. I’ll leave it up to the economists to debate how we got here, but we can all agree on where we are. Due to some combination of the pandemic, supply chain issues, greed, government policies, and foreign conflicts, everything we buy costs considerably more than it did a few years ago.
Those carefree, “Let’s take a road trip” days are behind us. And if they’re not, when we return home we realize we are suddenly out of cash.
The only surefire way to lower gas prices is to drive less, so that oil companies will have a glut of supply. Evidently, we have not yet reached that point as summer travel is only slightly below that of years past.
Still, some of us have started to pay attention. I no longer start my car without a plan. “How many things can I take care of once, along this same route? Since I’m getting a haircut tomorrow, can I wait until then to buy groceries, and go to the post office? And as much as I love those milkshakes just past the mall, do I really want to drive five more miles to get one?” (Believe me, in the past, driving an extra five miles for a milkshake was an easy decision to make.)
My friend Meg Quigley is among those who is adjusting to life on a tighter budget. She said, “No more late night Taco Bell runs!” (Upon further review, that could be interpreted in a number of ways.)
Many of us are canceling beach vacations, planting gardens, dining out less frequently, carpooling, ordering items from Amazon (at the expense of our local businesses), and working from home.
It also has affected our quality of life and our comfort, both physically and emotionally. Karen Gaynon told me, “I used to just go for a ride by myself on the weekends. No destination in particular, just enjoying music and solitude. I’ve cut way back on that. I just can’t justify the expense.”
Others tell me they are cutting back on their visits to out-of-town relatives, and I don’t need to tell you, you can’t get that time back. Lawns that used to be mowed weekly are growing high and weedy. That little mower gas tank used to be satisfied with four dollars worth of fuel. It seems thirstier now, costing 10 bucks to fill. I’m seeing fewer campers at our state parks, once a thrifty place for relaxation.
I will think twice before ever buying another car that only uses premium fuel. Thankfully, I have an option, so the “high-test” car is pretty much sitting out the summer of ‘22. As my friend Michael Green said, “Don’t buy a Ford F-350 and then complain that it costs $175 to fill it up.”
Can anything good come from this? My longtime readers may know I like to look at the bright side, which is strangely out of fashion during these difficult times.
But maybe, just maybe, this inflation crisis is encouraging some of us to sit on the porch and listen to the birds, who could care less how much profit Exxon is making. Perhaps we are rediscovering our board games and the joys of home cooking.
The pandemic reminded us of the importance of good hygiene, and washing our hands. Maybe the high gas prices will discourage us from making unnecessary car trips.
The wisest words of all come from my friend David Lang. He said, “I think it’s a wake-up call. When my grandchildren see my mother saving and washing disposable aluminum trays, they say, ‘Meemaw just throw them away.’ But she is a product of the Great Depression when everybody had to save. Maybe it’s time we all learn from them and realize our resources are not endless.” As usual, Meemaw knows best. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/david-carroll-pay-attention-meemaw-knows-best/article_a1048f8a-f174-11ec-ad85-e36610bac04f.html | 2022-06-21T23:39:58Z |
4-year-old fatally struck by car after wandering onto highway in middle of night
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – A 4-year-old boy died after he was hit by a car on an Indiana highway Monday morning.
The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office identified the boy as Braxton Freeze of Princeton.
Sheriff Michael Wilder said Braxton was with his mom visiting her boyfriend. The three were staying at a nearby business when Braxton went outside around 4 a.m. while the two adults were asleep.
When Braxton’s mom woke up, she couldn’t find her son. Tragically, he had wandered onto Highway 66 and was hit by a car.
Officials said the driver of the car stopped, immediately called 911 and began CPR on Braxton.
Braxton was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The family of that child, the driver, to have to deal with that, and also all of the first responders on scene and that took the call this morning, it affects it impacts everyone that touches that incident,” WCSO Chief Deputy Paul Kruse said.
Officials said they don’t believe that alcohol or drugs were involved.
No charges have been filed so far, and the investigation is still ongoing.
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A Florida deputy climbed the outside of an apartment building to rescue a one-year-old girl from a fire early Saturday and the dramatic scene was captured on the deputy's body camera, officials said.
The baby and her mother were struggling to escape after a fire broke out at the Isles at East Millenia complex, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Deputies responded to the scene just before 4:15 a.m. and found the mother and baby on a third-floor balcony with flames coming from the apartment, the news release said.
Deputy William Puzynski climbed to the second-floor balcony, grabbed the baby from her mother and lowered her to other deputies on the ground, the video shows.
"Just before climbing up the building, Deputy Puzynski took off his heavy outer ballistic vest - which his camera is attached to - to make it easier for him to climb. It's an amazing twist of fate that the camera was able to capture what happened next," the release said.
"When I got here, we saw the building fully engulfed. It was chaos everywhere," Puzynski told CNN affiliate WKMG. After handing the baby to his partners, Puzynsk was also helped down, he told the news outlet.
"Afterwards when the mom came and found me, she actually gave me a hug, so it was rewarding," he said. "It's a different feeling. Some nights you go home, and you don't really know if you've made a difference, but in situations like this you feel it."
The baby's mother and grandmother were rescued using a ladder, the sheriff's office said. No casualties were reported and no deputies were injured in the fire, officials said.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) and certain of its former officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and docketed under 22-cv-01536, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired IonQ securities between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired IonQ securities during the Class Period, you have until August 1, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
IonQ claims to "develop quantum computers designed to solve the world's most complex problems."
On or about September 30, 2021, IonQ became a public entity via business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. III, a special purpose acquisition company.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) that the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) that IonQ's quantum computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) that a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper round-tripping transactions with related parties; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital released a research report alleging, among other things, that IonQ is a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." It further claimed that the Company reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping."
On this news, the Company's stock fell $0.71, or 9.03%, to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stax LLC, an analytically driven, global strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning for private equity firms, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banks is pleased to announce that Mark Bremer will formally assume leadership of Stax Data Analytics with the new title of Vice Chairman. With Stax's extraordinary growth within the private equity sector and rapidly expanding data and analytics practice, Mark will be responsible for the strategic expansion of Stax Data Analytics including oversight of the accompanying innovation and technology initiatives.
"Having been early providers of deal and operating data analytics for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, we see a great runway for innovation and talent to meet the demand and client base Stax has developed over the last three decades," said Mark Bremer, Vice Chairman, Stax Data Analytics. "This is a particularly exciting time for Stax to apply data science and tools to high-stakes client decisions and to help portfolio companies develop their own capabilities."
Stax Data Analytics has become a valuable resource for private equity firms, portfolio company management teams, and investment banks bringing companies to market. Through a combination of proprietary tools, specialized teams, and deep knowledge of data analytics software and infrastructure, Stax Data Analytics helps management teams make data-driven decisions and drive organizational change for continuously better use of data and analytics to deliver value. Mark has been the driving force behind Stax Data Analytics, in addition to his previous role as Stax President, where he led operational oversight of the core consulting business.
"Stax has continued its accelerated growth supporting private equity firms and the management teams of their portfolio companies and partnering with investment banks. Our resources have expanded, including the support of Blue Point Capital Partners. With our growth, we see increased opportunities for internal promotion and talent expansion in our current locations, new geographies, and through potential acquisitions," said Rafi Musher, Stax CEO and Founder.
"Stax has grown significantly since our initial investment as they continue to create value for their clients with both commercial due diligence and data analytics services," said Jeff Robich, Partner at Blue Point Capital. "It's great to see management continuously align its leadership responsibility to introduce new service offerings to deepen client relationships and create more opportunities for talent. Blue Point remains committed to our platform investment in Stax and we're excited for the continued success of the team."
About Stax LLC
Stax is a global management consulting firm serving corporate and private equity clients across a broad range of industries including software/technology, healthcare, business services, industrial, consumer/retail, and education. The firm partners with clients to provide data-driven, actionable insights designed to drive growth, enhance profits, increase value, and make better investment decisions. Visit www.stax.com to learn about exciting career opportunities and follow Stax on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Blue Point Capital Partners
Blue Point Capital Partners is a private equity firm managing over $1.5 billion in committed capital. With offices in Cleveland, Charlotte, Seattle, and Shanghai, Blue Point's geographical footprint allows it to establish relationships with local and regional entrepreneurs and advisors while providing the perspectives and resources of a global organization. Blue Point has over a two-decade history of partnering with lower middle-market businesses to build processes and capabilities to achieve dramatic growth. The Firm focuses on opportunities where it can leverage its collective experience, extensive network of operating resources, and unique toolkit, which includes supply chain / Asian capabilities, data and digital strategies, human capital strategy, and focused add-on acquisition efforts. Blue Point typically invests in businesses that generate between $30 million and $300 million in revenue.
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Man previously serving life sentence released from prison Monday morning
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The attorney team for Keith Carnes said he has been released from the state penitentiary.
He had been imprisoned at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Missouri.
The Jackson County prosecutor’s office said in a statement Friday that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Keith Carnes fatally shot a rival drug dealer, 24-year-old Larry White, in 2003 in a Kansas City parking garage.
One issue was that a special master who reviewed the case found that Kansas City police did not give Carnes’ original defense team a report from a confidential informant that might have led to his exoneration.
Also, two witnesses who identified Carnes as the killer recanted their testimony in 2014, saying they had been pressured by police and Jackson County prosecutors.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN) was honored this week with four wins in the 43rd annual Telly Awards — two silver and two bronze.
CN received two silver statues for a series of stories produced for its November 2021 livestream event, "A national conversation on the Digital Divide" in the "series: social impact" category, and for the single video from the series, "Access to broadband for America's farmers." The national nonprofit also received a bronze award for the video series in the category "series: social responsibility," and a bronze for the virtual event in its entirety under "general – non-broadcast event."
"It's wonderful to have our hard work acknowledged by this talented group of industry professionals, but these awards are especially meaningful to us because they spotlight our 20th anniversary event — a national summit that highlighted why our mission to expand access to broadband is so critical, " said Jessica Denson, Communications Director, CN. "We moved 'technical mountains' to create a truly national conversation on the Digital Divide. Not only did we have live, expert panel discussions in three U.S. cities, but in the months leading up to the event, we went on the road to talk with those directly impacted by digital inequities and shared those stories during the free, virtual broadcast. The result was a diverse and realistic discussion about connectivity challenges across the country, and the opportunities for real change."
CN worked with Hatfield Media in Louisville, Ky., on the technical production of the live event, and with M-1 Studios in Ferndale, Mich., to produce the video series.
"It's a great bonus when you get to work with an organization that is building the future, and that's what Connected Nation does," said Chuck Rogers, Director of Media Services, Hatfield Media.
In addition, three organizations donated staff time and studio space to help make the broadcast a success — RFD-TV and the American Farm Bureau studios in Washington, D.C.; Fort Bend Independent School District in Sugar Land, Texas; and KGW8-TV in Portland, Ore. — and a wide range of experts provided their time and input for panels across the country.
"These organizations and experts made it possible to examine the issues contributing to the Digital Divide through different lenses," said Denson. "We are grateful to each of our partners for helping us raise awareness about the important work of expanding internet connectivity, and how decisions related to this expansion will impact individuals, families, and communities for years to come."
Established in 1979, the Telly Awards honor the best in video and television work across multiple platforms. It receives more than 12,000 entries annually, and entrants are judged by a council of more than 200 industry experts chosen from advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, and includes executives from companies such as Dow Jones, Bloomberg, A&E Networks, and other nationally recognized brands.
Contact: Jessica Denson, Communications Director
Email: jdenson@connectednation.org
Phone: 502-341-2024
Website: connectednation.org
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The expanded capability will focus on formulating market insights, evaluating new solutions through advanced analytics, and curating the market to find the best fit solutions for clients
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage and people solutions consulting group, announced today the launch of a new Insights & Innovation Lab for People Solutions. The new team of experts will focus on helping Lockton clients make their businesses better with new, cutting edge solutions, while also making their peoples' lives better through improved experiences and better care solutions.
With healthcare and benefits complexity continuing to increase, employers are searching for innovative solutions that help them balance providing competitive benefits with increasing costs, while navigating compliance and administration, and increasing employee engagement. The expanded capabilities from the Lockton Insights & Innovation Lab will help clients identify and assess relevant market trends in healthcare & benefits, evaluate applicable solutions, and curate those solutions to find the best fit for their people and business needs. The Insights & Innovation Lab is one of several new capabilities Lockton is investing in, along with improved data analytics, specialty practices and marketing communications.
"We're excited to expand our cutting-edge research and recommendations to our clients through the launch of this new capability and expertise," said Bruce Sammis, Lockton's People Solutions Executive Committee Chairman. "Our clients will benefit from valuable insights and answers, delivered through this unique capability, that helps them better match their needs with innovative solutions that improve the employee experience."
The Insights & Innovation Lab will be directed by Michael Perlmutter, Senior Vice President. Perlmutter, who joined Lockton in December 2021, has worked in healthcare and health management for more than 30 years while serving in strategic leadership roles at large health plans and innovative health management organizations. He was most recently the Health Imagination Leader at WTW.
"The role of benefits in the workplace is changing as employees prioritize their wellbeing as much as their wallet," continued Sammis. "We will continue to invest in our business in order to bring quick, actionable insights to our clients that help them attract and retain the best talent, while controlling rising costs and navigating an increasingly complex landscape."
Additionally, Lockton welcomed Chase Wagner as the Benefits Director of Marketing & Communications at the end of 2021. Wagner has worked in marketing and communications for nearly 20 years, including the areas of marketing strategy, public relations, corporate communications, corporate responsibility, digital advertising, social media, and public affairs. He was most recently the Director of Corporate Communications at H&R Block.
What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 9,000 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.
For 13 consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance." Lockton was named among the 2021 Best Managed Companies by Deloitte and the Wall Street Journal, a program that recognizes excellence and honors private companies for their strategy, execution, culture, and financials. For more information, visit www.lockton.com.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the English translation of the letter filed with the Comision Nacional de Valores and Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos on June 16, 2022, related to an offer in Argentina.
EXCHANGE OFFER INTENDED FOR HOLDERS (THE "ELIGIBLE HOLDERS") OF THE OUTSTANDING TRANCHE XII SERIES XXIII NOTES IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF USD 113,158,632, DENOMINATED AND PAYABLE IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS, ACCRUING INTEREST AT A FIXED NOMINAL RATE OF 6.50% PER ANNUM, MATURING ON FEBRUARY 16, 2023 (IDENTIFICATION CODE - CAJA DE VALORES: 53289; TICKER: CSDOO) (THE "EXISTING NOTES").
THE EXCHANGE OFFER IS MADE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF ARGENTINA, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROVISIONS OF ITEM 3.6.4. OF THE RULES ON FOREIGN TRADE AND EXCHANGE, TO ACCESS THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET IN ORDER TO PARTIALLY PREPAY THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE EXISTING NOTES.
PUBLIC OFFERING OF SERIES XXXVIII NOTES IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (AS SUCH TERM IS DEFINED BELOW).
TRANCHE XXIV NOTES TO BE ISSUED IN ONE SERIES UNDER OUR GLOBAL PROGRAM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SIMPLE, NON-CONVERTIBLE NOTES IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO USD 500,000,000 (UNITED STATES DOLLARS FIVE HUNDRED MILLION) (OR ITS EQUIVALENT IN OTHER CURRENCIES OR CURRENCY UNITS) (THE "PROGRAM"), IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO USD 82,605,801 (UNITED STATES DOLLARS EIGHTY TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND ONE) (THE "MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT").
SERIES XXXVIII NOTES, DENOMINATED AND PAYABLE IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS, ACCRUING INTEREST AT A FIXED NOMINAL RATE OF 8,00% PER ANNUM, MATURING ON MARCH 3, 2026 IN A NOMINAL AMOUNT UP TO USD 82.605.801 (UNITED STATES DOLLARS EIGHTY TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND ONE) (THE "SERIES XXXVIII NOTES" AND/OR THE "NOTES"), TO BE SUBSCRIBED FOR IN EXCHANGE BY MEANS OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
OPTION A:
(I) PAYMENT IN KIND BY TENDERING FOR EXCHANGE THE EXISTING NOTES AND (II) PAYMENT OF CASH CONSIDERATION A (AS DEFINED HEREINBELOW).
OPTION B:
(I) PAYMENT IN KIND BY TENDERING FOR EXCHANGE THE EXISTING NOTES AT AN EXCHANGE RATIO.
Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria (the "Company") (NASDAQ: CRESY, BYMA: CRES), hereby offers to the Eligible Holders the Notes to be issued by the Company in exchange for the Existing Notes pursuant to the terms and methods for the exchange of all and any Existing Notes for the Exchange Consideration, including the Notes (the "Exchange Offer"). The Notes shall be issued within the framework of our Global Program for the issuance of single, non-convertible notes in a principal amount of USD 500,000,000 (United States Dollars five hundred million). The Offering Memorandum dated February 7, 2022 (the "Offering Memorandum"), the Supplemental Exchange Offering Memorandum dated June 15, 2022 (the "Supplemental Offering Memorandum" and jointly with the Offering Memorandum, this Notice for Subscription, (as defined in the Supplemental Offering Memorandum") to be published by the Company, the "Exchange Offer Documents") are available on the Daily Bulletin of the BCBA, within the purview of the authority delegated by Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A. ("BYMA") to the BCBA, the Comisión Nacional de Valores´s website, www.cnv.gov.ar, under the heading: "Companies: Publicly traded companies" (Empresas (entidades con oferta pública)) on the Financial Information Highway (Autopista de Información Financiera, "AIF") (the "CNV´s website"), on MAE´s electronic bulleting and on the Company´s institutional website www.cresud.com.ar. Unless otherwise defined, all capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Offering Memorandum and/or the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
This Public Offering was authorized by Resolution No. 17,206 dated October 22, 2013 and the extension of the Program and the increase of the amount were approved by Resolution No. 19,325 dated January 26, 2018, both of them issued by the Argentine Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional de Valores, "CNV"). This authorization merely entails that the reporting requirements set forth by the CNV have been fulfilled.
The Exchange Offer is made as stipulated in the sections entitled "Important Times and Dates", "Offer of the Notes –a) Summary of terms and conditions of the Notes", "Offer of the Notes – b) Description of the Offer and trading", "Plan of Distribution", "Offer for Subscription of the Notes in Exchange for the Existing Notes – a) Summary of terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer" and "Offer for Subscription of the Notes in Exchange for the Existing Notes – b) Description of the Exchange Offer" under the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
Below is a detail of the main terms of the Notes and the Exchange Offer:
Issuer: Cresud Sociedad Anónima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria.
Series: XXXVIII
Title: Series XXXVIII United States Dollar-denominated Notes.
Issue Amount: Up to a principal amount of USD 82,605,801. The aggregate amount for the issuance of the Notes shall be reported by posting the relevant Notice of Results.
Payment Method: The Notes shall be paid in kind, by tendering the Existing Notes in exchange, in compliance with the procedures and pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Offer. The Company shall not accept cash subscriptions for the Notes.
Maturity Date: The Maturity Date for Series XXXVIII Notes shall be March 3, 2026.
Repayment: Repayment of the principal amount of Series XXXVIII Notes shall be made in one (1) installment on the Maturity Date.
Interest Rate: Interest shall accrue on the Notes at a fixed nominal rate of 8,00% per annum.
Interest Payment Date: Interest accrued on the Notes shall be paid in arrears until the Maturity Date, on the following dates: January 3, 2023, July 3, 2023, January 3, 2024, July 3, 2024, January 3, 2025, July 3, 2025, January 3, 2026 and on the Maturity Date or on the dates to be stated in the Supplemental Subscription Notice.
Basis for Calculation of Interest: Number of days elapsed based on a 365-day year.
Specified Currency: United States Dollars.
Commencement Date for the Exchange Offer: June 16, 2022.
Expiration Date: June 28, 2022 until 8 p.m. (Buenos Aires City time) unless otherwise extended by the Company. For additional information please refer to "Important Times and Dates" in the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
Date of Issue and Settlement: It is expected to be within two Business Days following the Expiration Date; it shall be reported in the Notice of Results. For additional information please refer to "Important Times and Dates" in the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
Notice of Results: On the Expiration Date, after the closing of the final allocation of the Notes, investors shall be informed about the Issue Amount, the Date of Issue and Settlement the Maturity Date, by means of a notice to be posted on the Daily Bulleting of the BCBA, the CNV´s website and the MAE´s website.
Withdrawal of Tenders: The subscription of the Notes by tendering Existing Notes in the Exchange Offer may be validly withdrawn in the event the economic terms of this Exchange Offer had been modified by the Company.
Please note that the withdrawal of tenders shall entail the forfeiture of any consideration relative to each series of Notes in connection with such tenders.
Exchange Offer: In view of the features and the nature of the Exchange Offer that is addressed to the holders of the Existing Notes and considering that the Company will not receive any cash payment, no competition among investors exists and no bidding process has been contemplated, the initial public offering by means of auction, public tenders or book building procedures through the IT systems of the authorized markets, as set forth in Section 1, Chapter IV, Title VI of the CNV Rules, is not applicable. Likewise, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3, Chapter IV, Title VI of the CNV Rules, in case of refinancing of corporate indebtedness, as in this case, the public offering requirement shall be deemed fulfilled provided those who subscribe for the new issue of notes are the holders of the notes that are being exchanged. The offering of the Notes shall be carried out by the Dealers through widespread disclosure of the Exchange Offer.
Currency of denomination and payment: The Notes shall be denominated and payable in United States Dollars.
Minimum Denominations: USD 1 and multiples of USD 1 in excess thereof.
Subscription Minimum Amount: USD1.
Unit Nominal Value: USD 1.
Payment: The Notes shall be paid in kind, by tendering the Existing Notes in exchange, in compliance with the procedures and pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Offer. The Company shall not accept cash subscriptions for the Notes.
Payments under the Notes: Payments under the Notes shall be made by the Company in United States Dollars, as set forth in Section 4 of the Negotiable Obligations Law.
Domicile for Payment: The domicile for payment of Series XXXVIII Notes shall be an account with Caja de Valores in the City of New York for which purpose the Company shall have United States Dollars deposited in an account reported by Caja de Valores in such jurisdiction.
Redemption at the Option of the Company for Taxation Reasons: The Company may, at its exclusive option, redeem the Notes, either in whole or in part, at any time, and notice shall be given to CNV and the holders of Series XXXVIII at least 5 days in advance (which notice shall be irrevocable) by posting such circumstances on the AIF as a "Relevant Event" if, as a consequence of any change in, or amendment to, the laws (or regulations or rulings promulgated thereunder) of Argentina or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof, or any change in the official application, administration or interpretation of such laws, regulations or rulings, including, without limitation, a holding by a court of competent jurisdiction, we have or will become obligated to pay Additional Amounts and/or Argentine Taxes on or in respect of such Notes, which change or amendment becomes effective on or after the date of issuance of the Notes or after such date and we determine in good faith that such obligation cannot be avoided by our taking reasonable measures available to us (it being understood that the term reasonable measures shall not include changing the jurisdiction of organization or the location of our main executive offices or incurring any costs or expenses that may be deemed to be material in our good faith determination). Redemption, where applicable, shall be made at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Amounts as of the date fixed for redemption.
In all cases of redemption, equal treatment shall be afforded to all investors.
Redemption at the Option of the Company other than for Taxation Reasons: The Company may, at its option, redeem the Series XXXVIII Notes, on or as of the date that is twelve months prior to the Maturity Date, at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, payable in United States Dollars, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Additional Amounts, if any, either in whole or in part, provided this is permitted by the foreign exchange regulations in force at that time, upon prior notice at least 10 days in advance, pursuant to the notice to be posted in the terms required by the listing and trading regulations of the markets where the Series XXXVIII Notes are listed. Notice shall be given to CNV through the AIF.
In all cases of redemption, equal treatment shall be afforded to all investors. Partial redemption shall be made on a pro rata basis among the holders.
Redemption upon Change of Control: The provisions on redemption upon change of control set forth in the section entitled "—b) Description of the offer and trading—Redemption—Redemption upon Change of Control" in the Supplemental Offering Memorandum shall apply to the Series XXXVIII Notes. In all cases of redemption, equal treatment shall be afforded to all investors.
Ranking and Status: Series XXXVIII Notes will constitute unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Company and shall rank pari passu in right of payment with any other unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company, either at present or in the future, (other than obligations preferred by statute or by operation of law).
Additional Amounts: If required, the Company shall make payments of certain Additional Amounts, as described in the section entitled "Description of the offer and trading—Additional Amounts" in the Offering Memorandum.
Use of Proceeds: The Company will not receive any cash proceeds from the Exchange Offer. In consideration for the issue of the Notes, as set forth in the Supplemental Offering Memorandum, the Company shall receive Existing Notes. The issue of the Notes is intended to refinance the Company´s liabilities, in compliance with Section 36 of the Negotiable Obligations Law (in particular, the Existing Notes received under the Exchange Offer shall be cancelled).
Listing and Trading: The Company will apply to have the Series XXXVIII Notes listed and admitted for trading on ByMA through the BCBA, by virtue of the exercise of the authority delegated by ByMA to the BCBA pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 18,629 of the CNV, and the trading thereof on the MAE. There can be no assurance that these applications will be accepted.
Dealers: BACS Banco de Crédito y Securitización S.A., Banco Hipotecario S.A., Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., Banco Santander Argentina S.A., Balanz Capital Valores S.A.U., Industrial Valores S.A., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U., HSBC Bank Argentina S.A., Puente Hnos. S.A., AR Partners S.A., Bull Market Brokers S.A., PP Inversiones S.A., SBS Trading S.A., Invertir en Bolsa S.A. and Cocos Capital S.A.
Form of Notes: Series XXXVIII Notes shall be represented by a Global Certificate to be deposited with Caja de Valores, not exchangeable for certificated securities in bearer form, pursuant to the provisions of the Law on Registered Form for Corporate Securities.
Applicable Law: Series XXXVIII Notes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Argentina as may be applicable on the Date of Issue and Settlement.
Jurisdiction: The Company shall submit any controversies involving Series XXXVIII Notes to the competent jurisdiction of the General Arbitral Tribunal (Tribunal de Arbitraje General) of the BCBA (within the purview of the authority delegated to the BCBA by BYMA pursuant to CNV's Resolution No 18,629), as contemplated in Section 32, subsection f) of the Law on Capital Markets, or any other to be created in the future in the BCBA in compliance with Section 46 of the Law on Capital Markets pursuant to the rules on arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, holders of Series XXXVIII Notes may submit their controversies in respect thereof to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the General Arbitral Tribunal of the BCBA or any other to be created in the future in the BCBA in compliance with Section 46 of the Law on Capital Markets or to the competent jurisdiction of the commercial courts of the City of Buenos Aires, at the exclusive option of the holder in question. Likewise, in those cases where the joinder of actions brought for the same purpose before the same court is contemplated in the regulations in force, such joinder shall be made before the judicial court.
Clearing and Settlement: MAE´s platform for clearing and settlement of transactions involving securities known as "MAE Clear" (MAE´s market number allocated by CNV is 14).
Credit Rating: The Company has resolved to apply for credit rating of the Notes. Such rating may be changed, suspended or repealed at any time, always in compliance with the provisions of the CNV Rules and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase, hold or sell the Notes. The rating shall be reported via a supplementary notice.
Procedure for Tendering: For Eligible Holders to validly subscribe for Notes in Exchange for Existing Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer, the documentation required by the Dealer shall be submitted for the purpose of evidencing their capacity as holders of the Existing Notes.
For further information, Eligible Holders should contact any of Dealers or Exchange Agent at the telephone numbers set forth on the back cover of the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
Exchange Consideration: Pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, the Eligible Holders subscribing for the Notes who validly tender the Existing Notes for Exchange, and whose Existing Notes are accepted for exchange, shall receive Consideration A or Consideration B, depending on whether Option A or Option B is selected, as described below:
Option A:
The Eligible Holders who validly tender their Existing Notes for exchange under Option A, shall receive a portion of the Cash Consideration A plus, to the extent the Cash Consideration A does not encompass all the Eligible Holders whose Notes are accepted for Exchange under Option A, the Consideration in Notes A.
The Cash Consideration A shall be the sum resulting from the aggregate amount equivalent to 30% of the principal amount of the Existing Notes that are tendered for Exchange and have been validly accepted under the Exchange Offer ("Cash Consideration A").
In the event the Cash Consideration A does not suffice for repayment of the aggregate number of Existing Notes of the Eligible Holders whose Notes are accepted for Exchange under Option A, it shall be apportioned by the amount equivalent to the Cash Consideration A divided by the amount of such Notes that have been accepted under Option A (the "Pro Rata Cash Consideration A").
The Consideration in Notes A to be received by the Eligible Holders who validly tender the Existing Notes for Exchange under Option A, shall be a principal amount of the Notes equivalent to the difference between USD 1.0 and the Pro Rata Cash Consideration A received by each Eligible Holder.
As specified in the paragraph above, the amounts of the Consideration in Notes A and the Pro Rata Cash Consideration A that make up the Consideration A, respectively, to be received by the Eligible Holders who tender their Existing Notes for Exchange under the Option A, shall be conditional upon the effective participation of the Eligible Holders in the Exchange Offer and their decision to elect either Option A or Option B.
The composition of the Consideration A as per the Pro Rata Cash Consideration A and the Consideration in Notes A shall be determined on the Expiration Date.
Option B:
The Eligible Holders who validly tender their Existing Notes for Exchange under Option B, shall receive USD 1.03 in principal amount of the Notes per each USD 1.00 of the Existing Notes tendered by the Eligible Holders for Exchange and accepted by the Company (the "Exchange Consideration B").
In the event that, upon repayment of the Existing Notes of the Eligible Holders whose Notes are accepted for Exchange under Option A, any remaining amount of the Exchange Consideration A exists, it shall be allocated to make payments to the Eligible Holders who validly tender the Existing Notes for Exchange under Option B, pro rata the principal amount of the Existing Notes tendered for Exchange and accepted by the Company under Option B (hereinafter, the "Cash Consideration B"), thus reducing the principal amount of the Notes that make up Consideration B.
The Eligible Holders who validly tender the Existing Notes for Exchange under Option B shall receive the Cash Consideration B only in the event the Cash Consideration A had not been fully paid under Option A.
Accrued Interest: In addition to the Exchange Consideration payable in respect of the Existing Notes accepted for Exchange, the Eligible Holders shall have the right to receive accrued and unpaid interest in cash (the "Payment of Accrued Interest") on the Existing Notes accepted for exchange since February 16, 2022 until the Date of Issue and Settlement (rounded until reaching the nearest amount to USD 0.01).
No interest will accrue as of the Date of Issue and Settlement on the Existing Notes accepted for Exchange and the Company shall under no circumstances be under the obligation to pay interest on the Existing Notes after such date.
Conditions for the Exchange Offer: The obligation of the Company to issue Notes subscribed for by tendering Existing Notes under the Exchange Offer shall be conditional upon compliance with certain conditions applicable to the Exchange Offer, as stipulated in the section entitled "Offer for Subscription of the Notes in Exchange for the Existing Notes – b) Description of the Exchange Offer – Conditions for the Exchange Offer" of the Supplemental Offering Memorandum. Subject to the applicable law, the Company may waive its right to demand compliance with any other conditions, at its sole discretion.
Minimum Exchange Condition: The Exchange Offer shall be subject to the condition that at least 60% of the outstanding principal amount of the Existing Notes should be validly tendered and should not be validly withdrawn, and that they should be validly accepted for exchange on or before the Expiration Date. The Company may waive its right to demand satisfaction of such condition, at its sole discretion.
Exchange Agent: Caja de Valores S.A.
Fees: Please refer to "Additional Information —Expenses associated with the Issue" in the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
The other terms and conditions of the Notes and the Exchange Offer are detailed in the Offering Memorandum and the Supplemental Offering Memorandum.
Public Offering has been authorized by Resolution No 17,206 dated October 22, 2013, and the extension of the Program and the increase of the amount thereof have been authorized by Resolution No.19.325 dated January 26, 2018, both of them issued by the Comisión Nacional de Valores ("CNV"). Such authorization merely entails that the reporting requirements have been fulfilled. The CNV, BYMA and MAE have not passed upon the information contained in the Offering Memorandum and/or the Supplemental Offering Memorandum. The truthfulness of the accounting, financial and economic information, as well as any other information contained in the Offering Memorandum and the Supplemental Offering Memorandum is the sole responsibility of the managing body and, to the extent of their authority, of the supervisory body of the Company and the auditors insofar as concerns their respective reports on the financial statements appended to the Offering Memorandum and the Supplement Exchange Memorandum and any other responsible parties, as set forth in Sections 119 and 120 of Law No. 26,831. The Board of the Company represents, under oath, that the Offering Memorandum and the Supplemental Offering Memorandum, contain, as of the date of their respective publication, true and sufficient information about any relevant fact that may affect the assets, economic and financial condition of the Company as well as any other information that should be disclosed to the general investors in connection with the Exchange Offer, pursuant to the regulations in force. The Company´s management body represents under oath that all the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer described in the Supplemental Exchange Memorandum are in full force and effect.
The information herein represents partial information that should be referred to, and should be supplemented by and read jointly with the Offering Memorandum, the Supplemental Offering Memorandum, any supplementary notices and the financial statements of the Company incorporated by reference to such documents. Interest parties should carefully read the information contained in the Exchange Offer Documents prior to taking an investment decision in respect of the Notes. The content of this document should not be considered to be an investment, tax, foreign exchange or legal advice. Investors are advised to consult their own legal counsel, accounting, financial and business advisors as to the legal, tax, foreign exchange, commercial and any other aspects in connection with the Notes. The Offering Memorandum and the Supplemental Offering Memorandum, as well as any other relevant documents regarding the Exchange Offer are available to the investors at the Dealers´ offices and at the Company´s offices located at Carlos Della Paolera 261, 9th Floor, (C1001ADA) City of Buenos Aires, Republic of Argentina and in electronic form, through the AIF and MAE´s website.
It is expressly put on record that the Notes are excluded from the deposit insurance system established pursuant to Law No. 24,485 and will not benefit from the exclusive priority right granted to depositors pursuant to Section 49 of Financial Institutions Law No. 21,526, as amended. The Notes are not secured by any floating security interest or special guarantee or guaranteed by any other means or by any other financial institution.
Contact: Nicolas Javier Angiulli, NAngiulli@irsa.com.ar; Amalia Sternheim, ASternheim@irsa.com.ar; Santiago Donato, SDonato@irsa.com.ar
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Trusted and loved for nearly 50 years, Puritan's Pride® brings personalized, affordable, high-quality vitamins and supplements conveniently to customers' doorsteps every month.
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Vitamins and Supplements brand, Puritan's Pride® has announced the introduction of an affordable Personalized Vitamin Packs subscription program. Leveraging decades of expertise, Puritan's Pride® is helping customers navigate the numerous supplement choices by focusing on individual needs along their wellness journey.
By taking a five-minute quiz on www.puritan.com/personalize, customers will receive a highly tailored regimen of vitamins and supplements in customized daily "packs", conveniently delivered to their doorsteps every month.
Since 1973, millions of customers have trusted Puritan's Pride® to help their families achieve a healthier lifestyle. All Puritan's Pride® vitamins and supplements are made in the USA from high-quality ingredients sourced from around the world and are rigorously tested through the manufacturing process to ensure their potency and efficacy.
The Personalized Vitamin Packs use these select vitamins and supplements to support a broad array of health categories, including joint support, heart health, digestive support, immune health, sleep, and stress support plus many more. Puritan's Pride's® quiz focuses on precise questions about lifestyle and health to find the right nutritional supplements for each customer's health needs.
"Puritan's Pride® has always been one of the most affordable and highest quality vitamins and supplements brands in the market. We pride ourselves on providing a wide range of vitamins and supplements to support our customers' health and wellness goals," said Joseph Rowland, President of Puritan's Pride®. "With the launch of Personalized Vitamin Packs, we are excited to bring our affordability into the personalization space. We can offer our customers a place to start their health and wellness journey and feel confident they are getting what they need to support their lifestyle at a reasonable price."
Puritan's Pride® Personalized Vitamin Packs subscriptions vary in price by individual needs, but are generally available for around $55 a month, with a 25% off discount on the first order at www.puritan.com/personalize. For more information, please contact puritanspride@michelemariepr.com
For nearly 50 years, Puritan's Pride® has helped families achieve a lifestyle of wellness. Our vitamins and supplements are made with care from high-quality ingredients, sourced from around the world. They are tested or inspected as many as 15 times throughout the manufacturing process, which is done in facilities right here in the USA. That's why you can shop with confidence. We take pride in our products and helping customers feel their best.
Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition and a globally managed business unit of Nestlé. We believe in empowering healthier lives through nutrition and are committed to redefining the management of health, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based active lifestyle nutrition, medical nutrition, and pharmaceutical solutions. Our extensive research network, both within Nestlé's R&D centers as well as with external partners, provides the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. www.nestlehealthscience.com.
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The industry leading webinar series adds new dates and content for multi-specialty support
LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, announced today the extension of its digital learning webinar series "Advancing Dentistry" for remote dental training and continuing education ("CE") credits through the third quarter of 2022.
These web-based events invite clinicians, practice leaders, academics, and industry experts from across the spectrum of dentistry to share their experience with lasers and their impact on improving the standard of care for patients. Key opinion leaders such as Dr. Charles Maupin, Dr. Ben Curtis, Dr. Sam Low and others will inform, educate, and support those interested in integrating lasers into their clinical practice. They will share patient outcomes and discuss methods to optimize integration into a clinical workflow.
"We are proud to feature leading dentists and hygienists in our series of web-based education events. The Advancing Dentistry webinar series has allowed thousands of dental professionals from all over the globe to participate in leading-edge events promoting patient care" commented John Beaver, President and Chief Executive Officer. "I believe that education is critical to creating increased awareness and adoption of lasers into clinical practice to improve the standards in patient care."
The series of five events scheduled for July 2022 through August 2022 will cover topics including the use and benefits of lasers in Endodontic, Pediatric, Periodontic and Hygiene applications. The live webinars range from FREE 1-hour courses offering 1 CE credit to 4-hour tuition-based courses offering 4 CE credits. A full schedule and details about each live webinar event, as well as an archive of on-demand webinars, can be found at https://www.biolase.com/webinars.
About BIOLASE
BIOLASE is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 301 patented and 32 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications. BIOLASE has sold over 43,300 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.
For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc, Instagram at www.instagram.com/waterlase_laserdentistry, and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.
BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc.
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Operation Fly Formula: 3 million more bottles of formula set to ship to US
Published: Jun. 10, 2022 at 7:13 PM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
(CNN) - More baby formula will soon be heading to the U.S.
On Friday, the White House announced its sixth ‘Operation Fly Formula’ mission. Delta Airlines will carry more than 3 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of Kendamil infant formula.
The formula is made by a company based in the United Kingdom.
The flights will depart from London and are scheduled to arrive in Boston and Detroit starting June 20.
The first formula operation flights have already landed in Texas and Virginia.
Nestle said it expects 62,000 cans of Nan Supreme Pro 1 to be sold online within a few days.
The product is expected to be on the websites of Gerber, Walmart, Kroger and Amazon when available.
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WALLDORF, Germany, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced a new share repurchase program. The program, with a volume of up to €500 million, is planned to be executed in the period between August 1 and December 31, 2022. It will be implemented based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting of SAP SE on May 17, 2018, and in compliance with the restrictions set forth therein. Repurchased shares will primarily be used to service awards granted under share-based compensation plans for employees.
The new share repurchase program follows SAP's 2020 repurchase of around 14 million shares for about €1.5 billion and the repurchase of around 10 million shares for about €1 billion in the first half of 2022.
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SAP's strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: SAP customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers' businesses into intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people's lives. For more information, visit www.sap.com.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1971, The DeLUXE Theater hosted The DeLUXE Show, America's first interracial art exhibition, curated by Peter Bradley and sponsored by the DeMenil's. The DeLUXE Show is now 5th Ward Cultural Arts District's annual art exhibition with a continued focus on the community, powered by the mantra, "Art for the People."
Website: https://bit.ly/3PvHyMF
"You are Art is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston, Texas as the most important parts of the community, as opposed to the geographic location," Francis says. "When these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best parts of the physical place alive. My work hopes to honor these people of the 5th Ward."
"Mark is a part of the "NOW" generation of artists, his work reflects a growing interest in creating art that celebrates the presence and value of everyday- ordinary people," Michael Ray Charles, American Contemporary Painter, and University Professor.
"The media I have chosen to use in these portraits are colored pencils for the skin and, at times, the subjects' hair. I then use different types of archival decorative papers for their clothing," Francis continues. "I will also use other adornments in the works, such as synthetic hair, gold foil, earrings, necklaces, and more." The works are on watercolor paper and range from 25.5in x 38in to 65in x 55in.
This year the show continues the tradition of "community" by exhibiting works featuring the individuals of the 5th Ward Community, as captured in the works by Mark Francis of Houston, Texas.
This exhibition is presented by the 5th Ward Cultural Arts District and sponsored by the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation. The show opens to the 5th Ward community on August 15 at 6 pm. The Public Opening event will be on August 20, 2022, at 6 pm.
M. Francis Creative
Mark Francis of M. Francis Creative is a multidisciplinary artist whose work deals primarily with the perception and intimate knowledge of oneself and others beyond superficiality.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden declares Russia’s Ukraine war“genocide,” it isn’t just another strong word.
A formal U.S. follow-up accusing Russia of a campaign aimed at wiping out a targeted group could carry obligations on the world to consider action. That’s because of a genocide treaty approved by the U.N. General Assembly in the years immediately after World War II, signed by the United States and more than 150 other nations.
The convention was the work of, among others, a Polish Jew who’d seen his family murdered. The advocates pushed for something that would make the world not just condemn but actually punish future genocides.
In comments Tuesday,Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putinof trying to “wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian.” Many other world leaders have not gone as far. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Russia’s behavior in Ukraine “doesn’t look far short of genocide,” but the U.K. has not officially used the term, saying only a court can make such a designation.
It’s not clear if the U.S. intends to pursue Biden’s genocide comment as formal U.S. policy.
A look at what’s involved in that decision, and what it means when a world leader declares a genocide:
WHAT DOES “GENOCIDE” MEAN?
It’s a surprisingly modern word for an ancient crime. A Jewish lawyer from Poland, Raphael Lemkin, coined it at the height of World War II and the Holocaust. Lemkin wanted a word to describe what Nazi Germany was then doing to millions of Jews and Romas, and what Turkey had done to Armenians in the 1910s: killing members of a targeted group of people, and ruthlessly working to eradicate their cultures.
Lemkin paired “geno,” a Greek word meaning race, and “cide,” a Latin word meaning kill. Lemkin dedicated his life to having genocide recognized and criminalized.
In 1948, after Adolf Hitler and his accomplices systematically murdered 6 million Jews in Europe, the U.N. General Assembly approved the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide.
WHAT’S THE LEGAL DEFINITION?
Under the genocide convention, the crime is trying to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in part or in whole.
That includes mass killings, but also forced sterilization, abuse that inflicts serious harm or mental suffering, or wrenching children of a targeted group away to be raised by others.
IS RUSSIA COMMITTING GENOCIDE IN UKRAINE?
The case may hang in part on Putin’s own words.
Russian forces are attacking a sovereign country, and are widely accused of carrying out wholesale abuses of Ukraine’s civilians, including mass killings.
Those would be war crimes. But do they amount to genocide?
It’s all about intent, argues Bohdan Vitvitsky, a former U.S. federal prosecutor and former special adviser to Ukraine’s prosecutor general.
“Any attempt to determine whether the crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine are driven by genocidal intent must necessarily focus on the statements of Russian President Vladimir Putin,” Vitvisky wrote for the Atlantic Council think tank this week.
Putin long has denied any standing for Ukraine to exist as a separate nation, or Ukrainians as a separate people, independent of Russia and Russians. He cites history, when Ukraine was part of the Russian empire, and later of the Soviet Union.
In a long essay last year, “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians,” Putin made clear the depth of his determination on the matter. He called the borders dividing Russia and Ukraine “our great common misfortune and tragedy.”
Putin and Russian state media in the current war falsely call Ukrainian leaders “Nazis” and “drug addicts.” Putin has called his military campaign in Ukraine one of de-Nazification.
WHY DOES IT MATTER IF WORLD LEADERS USE “GENOCIDE” TO DESCRIBE RUSSIA’S ACTIONS?
Embedded in the genocide convention is an obligation that the U.S. and other signers of the treaty have treated warily —if they acknowledge a genocide is occurring, they’re committed to ensuring investigation and prosecution, at the least.
People and countries committing genocide “shall be punished,” the treaty declares, seeking to crush any wiggle room that would allow governments to avoid intervening.
President Bill Clinton and other U.S. leaders for decades dodged or danced around using the word “genocide” to avoid increasing the pressure on them to act, as mass killings targeted classes of people or ethnic groups in Cambodia, Bosnia, Iraq, Rwanda and elsewhere.
Regretting his failure to do more to stop the killing of 800,000 ethnic Tutsis by Hutus in Rwanda in 1994, Clinton in June 1999 became the first U.S. president to recognize an act of genocide as it was playing out, saying Serb forces carrying out a deadly campaign against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo were attempting genocide.
NATO intervened, launching 78 days of airstrikes that forced Serbian fighters’ withdrawal from Kosovo. An international tribunal charged Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic with war crimes, although Milosevic died before his trial concluded.
Starting in 2005, world leaders embraced – in principle – responsibility for collective action to stop genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Atrocities and targeted campaigns against groups continue around the world, however, and the so-called responsibility to protect is seldom invoked.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE US DOES DECLARE RUSSIAN ACTIONS TO BE GENOCIDE?
U.S. leaders have long feared that acknowledging genocide would require them – or someone – to intervene, even to send in troops, with all the risks, costs and political backlash that would entail. It’s been a main reason leaders limited themselves to statements of condemnation and attempts at humanitarian aid for survivors.
Biden is adamant the U.S. will not use its own military to confront Russian forces on behalf of Ukraine. Doing so would risk World War III, he says.
He and allies in Europe and elsewhere already are intervening by sanctioning Russia and by sending weapons and other support to Ukraine for its defense.
Biden and other Western leaders also have already called for trial for Putin – the kind of punishment that the genocide convention demands. But longstanding U.S. opposition to the existing International Criminal Court, over worries that U.S. troops could face prosecution there one day, can complicates such prosecutions. And practically speaking, bringing Putin before a court is a long shot.
Many Americans’ opposition to entanglement in foreign wars also has helped discourage U.S. leaders from doing more to stop past mass killings or cultural destruction.
But Russia’s invasion of a neighboring country and brutality against Ukraine’s people have engaged Americans in a way that genocidal campaigns in Cambodia, Kurdish areas of Iraq and elsewhere did not.
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nightingale Partners LLC, a leading health care investment and advisory firm focused on social determinants of health (SDOH), is thrilled to announce a strategic combination with NationsBenefits, LLC. The Nightingale Partners team, consisting of John Gorman, Jordan Buxton-Punch, and Gabe Hitchcock, will lead the newly formed Corporate Development Group of NationsBenefits, and will open a new office for NationsBenefits in Washington, DC.
Joining forces with NationsBenefits allows Nightingale to continue the pursuit of its investment thesis and support of innovations that address the needs of the most vulnerable in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, while leveraging Nations' national distribution channels and 20 million covered lives to expand its impact. NationsBenefits is the leading provider of supplemental benefits and member engagement solutions for health plans, including vision and hearing, and over-the-counter drugs benefits.
"The partnership with Nightingale Partners is another milestone in the evolution of NationsBenefits," said Glenn Parker, CEO of NationsBenefits. "The Nightingale team, led by my long-time friend John Gorman, will become an integral part of NationsBenefits' ambitious strategy to expand supplemental benefit access to all patients in need."
Founded in 2019 by John Gorman, Nightingale Partners has built a wide portfolio of early-stage health care services and SaaS businesses in the SDOH ecosystem, and relationships with multiple health plans and providers in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. The company's holdings include assets in food security, non-urgent medical transportation, broadband internet access, adult day care, social health analytics, and remote monitoring of the chronically ill.
"Joining NationsBenefits supercharges our efforts to design and build cutting-edge social health benefits," said Nightingale Founder and Chairman John Gorman, now Chief Strategy Officer for NationsBenefits. "We now have access to over 100 health plan relationships covering 20 million lives in Medicare Advantage, and a war chest beyond our wildest dreams to build innovative solutions to address the social health of the most vulnerable. The combined teams prominent endeavors will include launching a new Medicaid line of business for NationsBenefits, as well as providing support for the company's expansion strategy to become the 'one-stop shop' for supplemental and social health benefits for health plans in government programs."
About Nightingale Partners LLC: Nightingale is an advisory firm and investment fund focused on the social health of the medically underserved, based in Washington, DC. Nightingale was founded by John Gorman, Founder and CEO of Gorman Health Group and former senior official at the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA, now the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)). Nightingale's mission is to improve the quality of care and reduce unnecessary health care expenditures for our most vulnerable patients through advanced technology, locally-curated social services providers, and innovative financing to address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
About NationsBenefits, LLC: NationsBenefits is a leading member engagement, benefits administration, and healthcare company that partners with managed care organizations to provide innovative healthcare solutions aimed at driving growth, reducing costs, and delighting members. Through its comprehensive suite of innovative supplemental benefits, payments platform, and member engagement solutions, NationsBenefits helps health plans deliver high quality benefits to their members that help address social determinants of health and improve member health outcomes and satisfaction. The Company's compliance-focused infrastructure, proprietary technology systems, and premier service delivery model allow NationsBenefits' health plan partners to deliver high quality, value-based care to millions of members. To learn more, visit NationsBenefits.com.
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European unity against Russia tested as talks on oil embargo drag on
By Anna Cooban and James Frater, CNN Business
Europe’s united front against Moscow is being put to the test as countries struggle to agree a ban on Russian oil imports.
European Union diplomats failed to reach consensus Sunday on the terms of an embargo, but were holding further talks Monday in a bid to present a deal for approval by EU leaders at a summit later in the day.
A senior EU diplomat told CNN that the bloc was “in the last stretch” of agreeing the terms of an oil embargo, but needed more time to convince some member states, including Hungary, to come on board.
“We do understand their special situation, we do understand their security of supply problem, we do understand their search for assurances to be able to solve that,” the diplomat said.
European officials first proposed joining the United States and others in banning Russia’s oil a month ago as part of a sixth package of EU sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine. But an agreement has been held up by the reluctance of some countries that are particularly reliant on Russian crude delivered via pipeline.
There may now be a way forward. EU leaders could agree to ban all Russian oil by the end of this year, but provide a temporary exemption to imports via pipeline, according to a draft of the summit conclusions viewed by Reuters.
Europe is the biggest buyer of Russian energy. Russian crude accounted for 27% of the bloc’s imports in 2021, according to Eurostat. That’s around 2.4 million barrels per day, data from the International Energy Agency shows. About 35% of that was delivered via pipelines to the bloc, according to the IEA.
But pipeline deliveries made up a much bigger share of Russian oil shipments to Hungary (86%), the Czech Republic (97%) and Slovakia (100%).
Earlier this month, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó likened the EU’s proposals for a complete ban on Russian oil to an “atomic bomb” for his country’s economy. Its government has previously said it would need a minimum of three to five years to cease all imports.
Care must be taken, however, to ensure any exemptions do not unfairly benefit some countries over others, the senior EU diplomat told CNN.
“We have to be really careful in the legal sanctions text, that we preserve the [EU] internal market everywhere, and that we preserve the level playing field,” the diplomat said.
Europe has thus far maintained a united front against Russia over the war in Ukraine, imposing round after round of economic sanctions, which included an embargo of its coal imports. It is also aiming to slash imports of Russian natural gas by 66% by the end of this year.
But cracks have started to appear in recent weeks as soaring inflation and sluggish growth batter Europe’s economies.
“I am very worried about what a recession in Europe would do to European resolve to stick with it and continue to escalate the sanctions,” Jason Furman, a Harvard professor who previously served as President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser, told CNN Business at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.
— Julia Horowitz contributed reporting.
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Sam Ingram and Hui Tang reinforce the agency's commitment to Digital Experience and Data & Analytics
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today imre furthers its commitment to practice area excellence with the addition of two senior leaders, Sam Ingram, Senior Vice President of Digital Experience, and Hui Tang as Head of Marketing Analytics.
Sam Ingram brings valuable client-side perspective to imre's Digital Experience team as it strives to design individualized and hyper-relevant patient and HCP experiences architected to deliver results. For over 20 years, Sam has focused on solving challenges with digital solutions across industries and brands.
Sam joins imre from Bristol Myers Squibb where he led Engagement Planning for Worldwide Customer Capabilities and was responsible for the integration of the acquired Celgene lymphoma myeloid hematology portfolio into the BMS digital marketing ecosystem. Additionally, Sam led a cross-functional team of internal & agency resources that managed the ongoing digital strategy for six brands including Sprycel, Reblozyl, and Inrebic. Prior to BMS, Sam led a variety of digital initiatives across Nestle Health Science, Prudential Financial, and Sharp Electronics. Sam will report to Lindsay McGettigan, Executive Vice President of Digital Experience.
Imre also welcomes Hui Tang who joins the agency with 10 years of data engineering and analytics experience, stepping into the role of Head of Marketing Analytics. In this role, Hui aims to integrate measurement solutions more fluidly into client engagements with a focus on interpreting the impact of the total marketing investment. Hui will also help clients strengthen measurement strategy, appropriate measurement solutions and sufficient data integration to ensure accountability and effectiveness of marketing plans.
Hui joins imre from SOLVE(D) where she served as Vice President of Marketing Science and brings deep understanding across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, women's health and neurology, among others. Hui will report to Matthew Zogby, Chief Data Officer.
"Our clients are demanding we play a wider remit across their business, expanding from our equities as a Digital AOR into DTC and HCP AOR. Both Sam and Hui bring tremendous experience to strengthen and differentiate that way our client campaigns come to life, and we're excited by the possibilities their expertise will offer," said Mark Eber, President and Owner of imre. "We're fortunate to have them join our team, and we welcome them."
Imre works with many of the world's leading and high growth brands. Driven by innovation, the agency's integrated suite of marketing communications services include brand strategy, creative, digital marketing, social media, public relations and media, data & analytics. Imre partners with a diversified and growing portfolio of brands including AstraZeneca, Bausch & Lomb, GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, among others. The agency maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Philadelphia in addition to a growing group of employees who work from anywhere. Imre is an LGBTQ-founded company.
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Limited edition merchandise from Eric Emanuel, New York Sunshine and Warren Lotas will drop in August.
– New York City: Aug 4, 5; and Los Angeles: Aug 11, 2022 –
NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help prevent a blood shortage this summer, The American Red Cross, in partnership with creative agency MONO, part of Stagwell, announced the launch of Drop For DropTM, an innovative pro-bono campaign designed to invite a new, younger generation of blood donors.
Joining forces with three legendary streetwear designers: Eric Emanuel, New York Sunshine and Warren Lotas, the Red Cross are offering exclusive access to custom, limited edition designs to those who come out to give blood at select blood drives in NYC and LA.
"We're seeing a concerning decrease in blood donations causing the blood supply to drop nearly 20% in recent weeks. While the summer months are historically a challenging time to engage donors – especially younger donors – the pandemic has caused a steep decline in donors between the ages of 18 and 24," said Selma Bouhl, VP, Marketing Strategy & Creative Services, American Red Cross. "MONO approached us with a creative idea that will resonate and motivate an entirely new generation of blood donors by tapping into streetwear culture in an authentic and engaging way."
"In our business, we don't often get the opportunity to use our creativity and desire to bring unexpected ideas to our clients, while saving lives," said Jim Scott, Founder and Managing Partner at MONO. "With the way that Drop For Drop™ appeals to young people, via iconic designers in culture to reframe awareness around a vital social and health cause, we can literally do both."
Blood donation appointments are available starting today and are expected to fill up fast with drop-in slots available for fans who were unable to make appointments online. Anyone interested in getting in on the drop can visit redcross.org/drop to find details about the blood drives.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills to save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About MONO
MONO is a creatively driven brand agency that believes powerful, simple ideas win. Working across media and platforms, MONO has done award winning work for Apple, Google, MolsonCoors, Sherwin Williams, Herman Miller, BluDot Furniture, AlfaRomeo as well as brand creation, including Boomchickapop. MONO has offices in Minneapolis and New York City. For more information, visit mono-1.com.
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Emily Osmet
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Jessica Merrill
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sarah.arvizo@stagwellglobal.com
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Which rug pad for hardwood floors is best?
Rug pads for hardwood floors can help you protect the flooring underneath your rug while bringing in some extra comfort and security to the rug that’s on top of the pad. The Original Gorilla Grip 9-by-12-Foot Rug Pad is a premium rug pad for hardwood floors.
What to know before you buy a rug pad for hardwood floors
Benefits
There are several benefits to using a rug pad for hardwood floors, including reducing noise, making your carpet feel more comfortable, improving the life of your rug and protecting your flooring.
Material
Rug pads for hardwood floors come in a wide range of different materials, including felt, cushiony foam, PVC, polymers and plant-based materials.
Size
There are some rug pads for hardwood floors that are as small as 2 by 3 feet while other rug pads for hardwood floors are as big as 12 by 20 feet. You can always trim a bigger rug pad if needed to fit a smaller area rug.
What to look for in a quality rug pad for hardwood floors
Thickness
Rug pads meant to prevent slipping are usually fairly thin, while thicker rug pads range from about ¼-inch to slightly less than ½-inch thick.
Breathability
Most rug pads are breathable to prevent the build-up of moisture between the flooring and the rug pad.
Special features
Most rug pads for hardwood floors come with special features such as mold and mildew protection.
How much you can expect to spend on a rug pad for hardwood floors
Rug pads for hardwood flooring range in price from about $5-$60 or more depending on the material and size you select. Small rug pads for hardwood floors cost about $5, while larger rug pads go for about $60 or more. Expect to pay about $16-$100 for a thinner rug pad, while something with extra cushion and a slip-resistant backing will go for $25-$185.
Rug pad for hardwood floors FAQ
What’s the best kind of rug pad material if your main concern is sound insulation?
A. Rug pads tend to dull or block noise by absorbing the impact of sounds, such as footsteps. If your main concern is sound insulation, felt is an excellent material because its dense and soft fibers absorb shock. Felt rug pads come in different thicknesses, so if you find a felt rug pad product you like, you should be able to select a height that works well for your particular room or home.
How do you keep a rug pad for hardwood floors clean?
A. You should first read and follow the instructions on the rug pad you buy. Some rug pads, particularly the nonslip and thinner rug pads composed of polymer materials, can be washed either in a washing machine or by hand.
You can vacuum large and dense rug pads with a stick or hand vac, as long as it doesn’t create a strong suction that could damage the rug pad. For stains and spills, wipe down the rug pad with a wet cloth and pat it dry with a towel.
What are the best kinds of rug pads for small area rugs?
A. Small rugs usually slip more than wider and larger area rugs. That’s why you should look for slip-resistant and thin rug pads composed of eco-friendly or polymer materials to place under small area rugs, particularly the rugs located in kitchens and bathrooms where falls and slips usually happen.
What’s the best rug pad for hardwood floors to buy?
Top rug pad for hardwood floors
The Original Gorilla Grip 9-by-12-Foot Rug Pad
What you need to know: This rubber rug pad for hardwood floors from Gorilla Grip doesn’t damage or stain your hardwood floors.
What you’ll love: This rug pad features a hypoallergenic felt layer that is condensed stitched for sound reduction and durability. You can easily cut the pad to fit various dimensions.
What you should consider: The felt layer of this rug pad doesn’t grip the bottom of the rug very securely.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top rug pad for hardwood floors for the money
Colibyou Century Nonslip Rug Pad
What you need to know: This rug pad from Colibyou is an excellent option for people who want something environmentally friendly.
What you’ll love: This pad for comes with a nonslip coating you can revive after washing it in the washing machine, as well as a grid pattern that is simple to trim down for small area rugs.
What you should consider: This rug pad is thicker than similar polymer rug pads without being very cushioning.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Grip-It Ultra Stop, Nonslip 12-by-18-Foot Rug Pad
What you need to know: This rug pad for hardwood floors from Grip-It is perfect for backing small area rugs with a strong grip.
What you’ll love: It has a grid system to make it simpler to do customized trimming, and a mesh design that enables air to circulate through and underneath area rugs.
What you should consider: The mesh on this rug pad can leave waffle marks on sticky hardwood floors.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Cooper Roberts, the 8-year old boy severely injured in the Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, may be experiencing some cognitive loss, according to his family.
Cooper's family shared new information about his condition on Thursday, saying his rehabilitation team is seeing some patterns of behavior "that may indicate some cognitive loss."
"Cooper wasn't well enough or talking enough to notice these issues earlier while in the hospital," the update, posted to the family's verified GoFundMe page, read. The Roberts family has provided regular updates on their son's challenging recovery in the weeks since the shooting.
According to the family, therapists have observed short term memory loss, issues with word recovery and loss of acuity around fine motor skills. Cooper will undergo comprehensive neurological and psychological evaluations this week.
The rehabilitation team is also working with the family to asses long-term needs for Cooper's eventual return home, including assistive technologies and house features necessary for a child with a pediatric spinal cord injury.
"It's overwhelming to consider," the family said.
Seven people were killed and dozens injured when a gunman fired into the crowd in Highland Park on the Fourth of July. Cooper's severe injuries included a severed spinal cord and a partially collapsed lung which required multiple critical surgeries.
Last week, the family announced that Cooper no longer needed to use a feeding tube or to receive IV pain medication. Paralyzed after the shooting, Cooper is currently using a wheelchair and it's unclear how much mobility he might regain, according to the Roberts family.
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With Roe dead, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights
(AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to ban abortion immediately stirred alarm Friday among LGBTQ advocates, who feared that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships and access to contraception.
In the court’s majority opinion overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, Justice Samuel Alito said the decision applied only to abortion. But critics of the court’s conservative majority discounted that statement.
And in a separate concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas said the court should review other precedents, including its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage, a 2003 decision striking down laws criminalizing gay sex and a 1965 decision declaring that married couples have a right to use contraception.
“Let’s just be clear. Today is about this horrifying invasion of privacy that this court is now allowing, and when we lose one right that we have relied on and enjoyed, other rights are at risk,” said Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, who is now running as a Democrat for the Ohio House.
Abortion opponents celebrated the potential for states to ban abortion after nearly 50 years of being prevented from doing so. Some also argued that the case did not have implications beyond that, noting Alito’s specific statement.
“And to ensure that our decision is not misunderstood or mischaracterized, we emphasize that our decision concerns the constitutional right to abortion and no other right,” Alito wrote. “Nothing in this opinion should be understood to cast doubt on precedents that do not concern abortion.”
Still, said Paul Dupont, a spokesman for the conservative anti-abortion American Principles Project, conservatives are optimistic about the potential for future victories on cultural issues, though getting more states to ban abortion is “a huge enough battle.”
“If there is a thought that this could apply elsewhere, you know, they’re not going to say it here, and we’re just going to have to see,” Dupont said.
Many abortion opponents insist that overturning Roe will not affect access to birth control or LGBTQ rights. Other factors could protect those rulings too: The Obergefell decision that legalized same-sex marriage was based on equal protection, and hundreds of thousands of couples have relied on it to wed, a precedent that many courts would be loath to disturb.
Still, a sharp increase in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in the U.S. and opposition to some forms of birth control from some quarters on the right have advocates concerned that those rights are vulnerable.
The court’s three most liberal members argued that the majority decision “breaches a core rule-of-law principle, designed to promote constancy in the law” and “places in jeopardy” other rights.
At the White House, President Joe Biden pledged to do everything in his power to defend a woman’s right to have an abortion in states where it will be banned. He warned that the ruling could undermine rights to contraception and gay marriage: “This is an extreme and dangerous path.”
Then there is Thomas’ concurring opinion, which Sarah Warbelow, legal director for the pro-LGBTQ-rights Human Rights Campaign, called an invitation for “stirring up fringe organizations, fringe politicians who want to harm the LGBTQ community.”
“There are clearly members of the court who have an outdated notion of what America looks like today and have a fantasy of returning to their painted idealism of a 1940s, 1950s America, certainly not what it really was in the 1940s and ‘50s,” she said. “And that is terrifying.”
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, a Democrat, called the decision “dangerous” and warned that it carves the nation into two parts. He predicted there will be “a tsunami of radical litigation and legislation aimed at further eroding rights we have taken for granted.”
“Make no mistake — this is just the beginning of a systematic right-wing effort to rewrite decades of bedrock legal precedent,” he said.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall flavors are making their debut and this year, Pilot Flying J guests can savor a little 'Déjà brew' with the return of Cinnabon pumpkin spice cappuccino and bourbon pecan drip coffee, fan favorites from 2021.
"I don't know who needs to hear this, but the bourbon pecan coffee is the best coffee on the road," raved Adam K., a Pilot Flying J guest who first tried the limited time coffee last fall.
Knowing its guests go nuts for the bourbon pecan coffee, the travel center network is introducing a new southern pecan cold brew with all-natural flavors and the perfect touch of nutty sweetness. Additional fall offerings include a special edition, single origin, bean-to-cup coffee called Machu Picchu, Peru, and a pumpkin spice creamer to keep any cup perfectly pumpkin. These limited time fall flavors will be available at more than 650 participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers starting September 6 through October until supplies last.
"This fall, we are branching out and going beyond pumpkin with several autumn-inspired coffees to keep you going during your travels," said Jonathan Braatvedt, VP of food and beverage for Pilot Flying J. "The bourbon pecan was a hit, and we are excited to bring it back along with the classics and some new flavors so there is something for everyone to enjoy."
Guests can discover their new favorite autumn-inspired coffee and save with the myRewards PlusTM app, which includes weekly deals and discounts to help them go further on everything from gas to beverages. Now through October 31, myRewards PlusTM members can save 10 cents on every gallon of gas at participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers.* Members can also save on their daily coffee run with a $1 Any Size Coffee deal lasting through August 21.
To access these offerings and more deals, or to find the nearest Pilot or Flying J travel center, download the myRewards PlusTM app.**
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About Pilot Flying J
Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot Flying J"), the largest network of travel centers in North America, is committed to connecting people and places with comfort, care, and a smile at every stop. The Pilot Flying J travel center network includes over 750 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces with more than 680 restaurants, 75,000 truck parking spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and offers truck maintenance and tire service through Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. Details on locations, amenities and rewards are available in the myRewards PlusTM app. More information on Pilot Flying J is available at www.pilotflyingj.com.
Pilot Flying J is part of the Pilot Company family of brands. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Company is currently ranked No. 7 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies. For additional information about Pilot Company, its 28,000 team members and commitment to giving back, visit www.pilotcompany.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Yumy Candy Company Inc., (CSE: TYUM) ("Yumy" or the "Company") Canada's first publicly traded low sugar, plant-based confectionery company, is pleased to announce its partnership with Sungiven Foods, a top-quality large Asian conglomerate supermarket chain with more than 200 stores and over 3,000 employees worldwide. The partnership will consist of a co-branded line of Yumy Candy products, which will specifically target Sungiven Foods valued Asian clientele. Yumy will manage all aspects of the supply chain and production of the products, with Sungiven managing the distribution to their locations and sales.
Sungiven Foods launched in the North American market after achieving tremendous success in China, with over 200 locations worldwide Sungiven Foods is committed to serving Asians of all generations and all customers who love enjoying and cooking healthy Asian cuisine. They are focused on "more natural, less processed, and fewer additives" products, while advocating for local, organic, and healthy foods. Sungiven Foods offers a full range of healthy foods, with thousands of globally sourced, and affordable private-label products — including fresh fruits from around the world, and organic vegetables from Canada and Central America. In Metro Vancouver, Sungiven Foods opened nine locations with plans to expand to 20 stores in Canada, along with a simultaneous expansion into the U.S. market. Sungiven Foods has leveraged its global supply chain resources to further grow its wholesale channels and global import and export business, while actively developing an e-commerce platform. Sungiven has various white label brands, which they prioritize through their wholesale channels. Including selling their own products within Canada, as well as distributing and selling to other local markets and retailers, allowing the business to position themselves in all aspects of food industry. Sungiven also manages import/export of products between Canada and Asia.
Yumy has confirmed production capabilities to ensure volumes and quotas can be fulfilled, moving forward with global expansion objectives. "We are proud to announce our partnership with Sungiven Foods, adding another large-scale global customer we can count on contributing to the company's bottom line. Having Sungiven Foods stand behind our project in Asia gives our company a new level of credibility and helps us moving forward with our global expansion. We aim to see Yumy entering more strategic partnerships like Sungiven in the near future." States Cassidy McCord, Director of The Yumy Candy Company.
The co-branded items will consist of Yumy's signature Strawberry Kiwi, Peach and Sour Watermelon gummy bears in a 50g bag, as a custom 24-pack variety. The packaging design has been tailored to best fit the Sungiven clientele, as the stores focus many of their marketing efforts and promotions towards their in-house brands. The minimum volume commitment for the agreement is 38,880 units per quarter, with intent to increase volumes by promoting in-house brands. The partnership will consist of two phases, having the initial launch within their Canadian locations and the second phase to export to China to supply to the remainder of the Sungiven supermarkets.
Erica Williams, Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (604) 449-2026 Email: investors@yumybear.com
The Yumy Candy is an affordable health-conscious low-sugar plant-based confectionery company based in Vancouver, British Columbia and it has developed a portfolio of healthier gelatine-free candies made from non-GMO ingredients with proprietary recipes. All of its products are free of gelatin, soy, gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and genetically modified organisms.
Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation. The information in this news release about future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: general business, economic and social uncertainties; local and global market and economic uncertainties arising in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic; litigation, availability of key product ingredients, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; the ability to effectively expand manufacturing and production capacity; the ability to obtain retail partners to distribute Company products, the success of market initiatives and the ability to grow brand awareness; the ability to attract, maintain and expand relationships with key strategic vendors; our ability to predict consumer taste preferences; delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; the sufficiency of our cash to meet liquidity needs; those additional risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; and other matters discussed in this news release. Accordingly, the forward-looking statements discussed in this release may not occur and could differ materially as a result of these known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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23rd annual award spotlights the most innovative and impactful solutions in CRM
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second-consecutive year, LeanData has been named a CRM Excellence Award winner by the editors of TMC's Customer Magazine.
The LeanData Revenue Orchestration Platform was recognized for its demonstrated ability to accelerate revenue growth for some of the highest-performing B2B companies in the world.
"For the second year running, TMC's award underscores growing awareness of LeanData as a RevTech essential for B2B growth teams," said Doug Bell, CMO at LeanData. "We're proud of the vital role we play in the growth engines of our customers, and supporting their ability to effectively compete in today's selling environment."
In other recent recognitions, LeanData was named a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2021 for helping companies to "scale demand, improve win rates and accelerate deal velocity."¹ Additionally G2 named LeanData one of the Best Software Products of 2021.
The full list of 2022 CRM Excellence Award winners can be viewed here.
Since 1982, CUSTOMER magazine (formerly Customer Interaction Solutions) has served as the leading publication for the call/contact center, CRM and teleservices industries. Through a combination of original editorial, industry voices, in-depth lab reviews, and the recognition of innovative leaders in management and technology through its awards, CUSTOMER strives to continue to be the publication that holds the quality bar high for the industry. Visit http://www.customer.tmcnet.com.
Today's growth leaders are powering their B2B selling with LeanData, the gold standard in modern revenue orchestration and an essential element of the modern RevTech stack. The LeanData Revenue Orchestration Platform, powered by No-Code Automation, simplifies and accelerates coordination of all the plays, people and processes needed to transform buyer signals into buying decisions. LeanData is inspiring a global movement among its 800+ customers and community of 5000+ OpsStars worldwide, empowering them with revenue operations excellence that translates into compelling buyer experiences and competitive advantage. See www.leandata.com.
¹Gartner, "Cool Vendors in Technology Marketing," June 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee today honored students at the Hillel chapters in the Ukraine city of Kharkiv, and Indiana University, where students marshaled an effort to create campus-wide solidarity in the face of rising acts of antisemitism.
The Hillel chapters received the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy, which recognizes college-based advocates who fight antisemitism and support Jewish life on campus.
The award is named after the late Sharon Greene, whose family initially established the award to honor outstanding community service by high school students. It now recognizes students who combat antisemitism, fight the BDS movement and promote a positive image of Israel.
The awards were presented on the closing day of the AJC Global Forum in New York.
"Publicly identifying as Jewish, and particularly as a Zionist, on college campuses in 2022 is not always easy," said Josh Greene, one of Sharon Greene's three children. "Over the past several years, we have witnessed Jewish students being intimidated and ostracized purely because of who they are and what they believe."
The Hillel chapter at Indiana University was recognized for the launch last fall of the Red Mezuzah Project in response to rising antisemitism on campus. It distributed nearly 1,000 mezuzahs to non-Jewish students and faculty who wanted to show solidarity with the Jewish community. Each one reads, "I stand with my Jewish friends."
The IU Hillel also helped create the university's antisemitism task force, which is made up of Jewish and non-Jewish students.
Also receiving an award was the Hillel community in Kharkiv, whose office was destroyed early in the war by Russian bombs. One of its members, Serafim Sabaranskiy, was killed while serving on territorial defense. The five Hillel chapters in Ukraine have been among the groups that have received grants from AJC's Stand with Ukraine Fund, which raised over $2.4 million.
"We should all be inspired by the Hillel chapters in Ukraine for continuing to support Jewish students in a time of war and sacrifice. AJC is proud to stand in solidarity with them," said AJC CEO David Harris. "We are also proud to support IU Hillel. Sometimes, antisemitism on American college campuses can seem like a lonely battle. What IU Hillel was able to accomplish was nothing short of remarkable,"
"I'm grateful to AJC for shining a light on what we at Hillel get to see every day. The Jewish future is bright," said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman.
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MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and services to industrial customers throughout North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.75 per share. The $0.75 dividend is payable on July 26, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 12, 2022. The ex-dividend date is July 11, 2022.
About MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE:MSM) is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability and growth with approximately 2.0 million products, inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from 80 years of working with customers across industries. Our experienced team of more than 6,500 associates is dedicated to working side by side with our customers to help drive results for their businesses - from keeping operations running efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling, and optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. For more information on MSC Industrial, please visit mscdirect.com.
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AB 2273, the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, is a much-needed push for tech companies to consider and account for the user experience, safety, and mental health of children as they engage with their services online
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273, Wicks) was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom after passing the State Legislature unanimously in late August. The law seeks to offer privacy and safety to Californian children while they are online. California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom cofounded California Partners Project in 2020 in large part to research and raise awareness about the impacts significant time spent online may pose on children's physical and mental health.
"As a parent, I am terrified of the effects technology addiction and saturation are having on our children and their mental health. While social media and the internet are integral to the way we as a global community connect and communicate, our children still deserve real safeguards like AB 2273 to protect their wellbeing as they grow and develop," said Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Partner of California and co-founder of California Partners Project (CPP), following the signing. "I am so appreciative of the Governor, Assemblymember Cunningham, and Assemblymember Wicks' leadership and partnership to ensure tech companies are held accountable for the online spaces they design and the way those spaces affect California's children."
"A largely unregulated tech industry has poured fuel on the fire of an already raging youth mental health crisis," shared Lisa Ling, CPP Board Member, journalist, television personality, and author. "Protecting kids online is a universal issue that cuts across the political divide, and kids across the country are stepping up to demand change. I applaud lawmakers for this huge step forward, and hope the momentum continues."
Raising children in today's technology-driven world has become a source of stress and concern for many parents and caregivers as they struggle to balance the necessity of technology with the risks for their kids. According to a 2021 report from Common Sense Media,13 to 18-year-olds use screens for eight and a half hours on average per day. Alongside the rise in screens and social media, CDC data indicates suicide rates increased almost 60% from 2007 to 2019 for people ages 10 to 23. Recent research also showed that 72% of teens believe that tech companies manipulate them to spend more time on their devices.
While federal efforts to pass a comprehensive national law governing online privacy have yet to materialize, strong privacy regulations have emerged abroad. AB 2273 is modeled after the Age Appropriate Design Code, which was passed in the U.K. in 2020 and became enforceable in September 2021, thanks to Baroness Beeban Kidron's leadership.
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which goes into effect July 1, 2024, notably shifts the definition of child consumer to anyone under 18. The law also requires companies to complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment for any online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children; to identify whether the design, including algorithms, is harmful to children; and to create a plan to reduce the risk. When children access services, products, and features, businesses will also be required to provide default settings that offer a high level of privacy and will be prohibited from collecting, selling, sharing, or keeping personal information unless absolutely necessary.
First Partner Siebel Newsom has been outspoken about the health and wellbeing of California's children. She is a champion of the Newsom Administration's California for ALL Kids initiative, which includes programs such as Farm to School, Outdoor Access for ALL, and the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being. Since co-founding California Partners Project in 2020, First Partner Siebel Newsom and CPP have partnered with researchers to elevate the urgency of these issues and bring together experts and advocates to develop best practices related to youth mental health and technology. In light of the 2020 CPP report, Are the Kids Alright?, Siebel Newsom hosted a listening tour with California mothers that resulted in the creation of a set of Responsive Toolkits for parents to help children maintain healthy digital practices. Connecting with teens across California, Siebel Newsom conducted focus groups to hear firsthand about the impact of social media on the lives of adolescents.
The California Partners Project, in partnership with the people of California, champions gender equity across the state and ensures our state's media and technology industries are a force for good in children's lives. Learn more at www.calpartnersproject.org.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TGTX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of TG Therapeutics investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
TGTX 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) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in TG Therapeutics during the relevant time frame, you have until September 16, 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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Iconic Lip Balm Brand Re-Releases Limited Edition "Love Wins" Stick and Calls on LGBTQ+ Allies to Share #ProudLips Moments to Support It Gets Better Project
WARREN, N.J., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Time to pucker up for a good cause! ChapStick is proud to show continued allyship of the LGBTQ+ community through the re-release of a limited-edition "Love Wins" cotton candy-flavored lip balm this June. As part of the initiative, the brand is partnering with the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit organization with the mission to uplift, empower and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth around the globe. In addition to a $25,000 donation, 100% of the "Love Wins" lip balm sales will benefit the organization to help support LGBTQ+ youth, while supplies last.
To spark a positive impact within the community, ChapStick is calling on brand fans and all LGBTQ+ allies to show support this Pride Month by showing off their #ProudLips. Whether sharing a smooch with a loved one or a giving a friend a kiss, supporters are invited to share their #ProudLips moments via Instagram posts or by using the #ProudLips filter on Instagram stories and tagging @ChapStick.
"At ChapStick, we believe in using lips for good and are proud to team up with the It Gets Better Project to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth worldwide," said Angela Gozenput, ChapStick Brand Director. "We are constantly inspired by our community and can't wait to see how they show off their #ProudLips in unwavering support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month."
The exclusive ChapStick "Love Wins" cotton candy lip balm is available while supplies last this month on www.ChapStick.com as a 12-count pack for a MSRP of $24 with 100% of sales donated to the It Gets Better Project.
To learn more about ChapStick and the causes that the brand supports, including the It Gets Better Project, visit www.ChapStick.com.
About ChapStick
ChapStick, the lip expert, makes it a priority to help people care for their lips all year round. Originally created in the early 1880s, ChapStick is known today as America's favorite lip balm and there's a variety for every consumer need. As part of GSK Consumer Healthcare, ChapStick offers a variety of products and fun flavors that promote happier and healthier lips. For more information on ChapStick, please visit www.ChapStick.com.
About GSK Consumer Healthcare
GSK Consumer Healthcare combines science and consumer insights to create innovative world-class health care brands that consumers trust, and experts recommend for oral health, pain relief, respiratory and wellness.
About the It Gets Better Project
It Gets Better Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that strives to uplift, empower and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. Created in 2010 as the result of one of the most successful viral campaigns in YouTube's history, the It Gets Better Project provides critical support and hope to LGBTQ+ youth around the world by leveraging the power of media to reach millions of people each year. The project has expanded its origins in storytelling and media to include educational resources through It Gets Better EDU and reaches 18 countries outside of the U.S. through It Gets Better Global.
The project has garnered support from President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with numerous celebrities, including Kelly Clarkson, Gabrielle Union, Zachary Quinto, MJ Rodriguez, Josie Totah, and Gigi Gorgeous. More than 750,000 people have taken the It Gets Better pledge to share messages of hope and speak up against intolerance. Please visit www.itgetsbetter.org for more information, and join the conversation on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @ItGetsBetter; Facebook.com/ItGetsBetterProject; and YouTube.com/ItGetsBetterProject.
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BOSTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) today announced the retirement of Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard, who has led the organization as its Executive Director since 1993. BLG was founded more than 35 years ago to support the efforts of its member legal organizations – which today include 40 premier law firms, corporate law offices, and government agencies – to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color.
"While this marks the end of my nearly 30-year journey, the organization is stronger than ever, and the work towards building a more diverse legal community will continue," said Carolyn Golden Hebsgaard. "I am proud of not only the impact BLG has had on the careers of many individual attorneys, but also of the progress I have seen across our partners and the entire legal industry. This impact will only continue to grow, and I am excited to see what the future has in store."
Hebsgaard's many accomplishments during her BLG tenure include creating an annual job fair, summer internship program, and mentorship program for law students of color; establishing five 10-week clerkships for rising 1Ls with BLG member organizations to work in both the public and private sectors; developing a mock interview program; and implementing social skills training programs to advance networking and relationship-building skills with judges and other legal leaders. Thousands of law students have participated in BLG's events and programs.
"When Carolyn stepped into the role of Executive Director in 1993, not one member firm had a diversity committee or a DEI professional on their teams. Thanks to her impressive leadership, BLG members now have a variety of DEI resources on-hand, including diversity committees, mentor programs, diversity and inclusion professionals, diversity training, and websites that speak to diversity-related missions and goals," said Dan Halston, Partner-in-Charge of WilmerHale's Boston office. "We are fortunate to have had Carolyn's wisdom and guidance for so many years. BLG was the first-of-its-kind organization, and Carolyn's work has helped create a path towards increasing diversity within the Boston legal community. She will be greatly missed," added Kenneth Leonetti, former Co-Managing Partner of Foley Hoag.
Moving forward, BLG has established a 501(c)(6) organizational structure with a newly formed Board of Directors, including Ayeshah Johnson, Goulston & Storrs, and former BLG participants Louis Mercedes, Mintz, and Adrianne Ortega, Ropes & Gray, with others to be added over the next several months. In addition to continuing its current programming and success, BLG intends to expand its programming and reach to further establish itself as a resource for attracting diverse talent to Boston. The group will also enhance its positioning as a support system for attorneys navigating their careers and the city through new relationships with similar organizations within other fields, including other nonprofit organizations and an expanded outreach effort to corporate law offices and government agencies. The search for a new Executive Director is currently underway.
"Carolyn has played a pivotal role in advancing BLG's mission of a more equitable and diverse legal community in Boston. She has raised the bar and made every organization involved better. The entire legal community is grateful to Carolyn for everything she has done to prepare BLG for its next exciting chapter," said Louis Mercedes, Member at Mintz.
Founded in 1986, the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG) was established by 13 Boston law firms with the mission to support the efforts of its member organizations to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color. Since then, BLG has seen its membership grow to more than 40 organizations, including law firms, corporate law offices, and government agencies. Each member gathers information through the consortium and takes steps independently to achieve the goal of greater diversity within in its own organization.
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Goulston & Storrs PC
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Viking Tonic Cod Liver Oil Swims Out of the Dark Ages
BOLUNGARVÍK, Iceland, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandic cod liver oil manufacturer True Westfjords, e.h.f is taking the art of cod liver oil extraction back to its roots with its botanically enhanced range under the brand name "Dropi." The company reached back 1,000 years to recreate the ancient technique of cold-process extraction applied by the Scandinavian nation's Viking settlers. True Westfjords is setting the gold standard for 100% pure, natural, extra-virgin cod liver oil in its rawest form to establish a new category of clean fish oil that assures the retention of its long-recognized health benefits.
Treasured as 'the gold of the ocean', the Vikings were the first civilization to extract the oil from the livers of the deep-sea Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) as a means of boosting overall health and vitality. Legend even had it that it gave Viking warriors their strength. Passed down through the generations, this tradition has been venerated as a key element of Nordic health routines as well as of many northern European coastal communities.
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A clean drop of the Atlantic Ocean's gold
Cod-liver oil (CLO) is considered an important source of the fat-soluble vitamins A and D. In fact, these micronutrients were first identified in cod liver oil back in 1913. CLO also naturally harbors full spectrum omega 3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) fatty acid.
"Our ancestors knew something about the beneficial qualities of cod liver oil even before it came under scientific scrutiny—and they knew how to glean its full value," enthuses Óttar Kristinn Bjarnason, Director of Sales and Marketing for True Westfjords. "We source our cod liver exclusively from the local daily wild catch of fresh fish that swim in the deep blue waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, one of the cleanest fishing grounds in the world. We have a close relationship with the local fishermen, on whom we depend to supply us with fresh cod livers as we complete the oil extraction process within 24 hours of receiving them."
The fishermen work off the coast of Bolungarvík, situated in the Westfjords of Iceland and one of Iceland's oldest fishing communities. The oil is extracted exclusively through cold processing to preserve the natural composition of beneficial fatty acids and vitamins. Content of these compounds is confirmed via third-party labs in Denmark and Germany. Natural antioxidants are added as a preservative to prevent rancidity. One serving is 5ml (compared to 15ml for other CLO sources) and contains approximately 13mcg of vitamin D3, 1,130mcg vitamin A, and 1,200mcg of omega 3s. "Content varies slightly from batch to batch, depending on the size of the fish, but mostly on their diet," notes Bjarnason. "We once extracted orange oil because that particular catch of cod were fed on krill." Consuming just a teaspoon of this highest-quality cod liver oil provides nearly all your daily requirements for vitamins A and D, and well more than the minimum suggested amount of total omega 3s.
Icelandic heritage in a bottle
The creation of dropi began as an MBA project in 2012 at the University of Iceland. Led by three women—Anna Sigríður Jörundsdóttir, Birgitta Baldursdóttir, and Sigrún Sigurðardóttir, the team subsequently founded True Westfjords. "We were alarmed by how far away industrial CLO production processes had steered from its source," states Jörundsdóttir. "We felt compelled to take this vital elixir back to the natural way our ancestors made it, even though it entails a more arduous process. We apply very gentle extraction, so the oil is not boiled or overheated and does not lose any of its innate, highly extolled nutrients. This also removes the need for any fortification with additives."
In cooperation with food processing consultants Matis Ohf, True Westfjords invested three years in developing and perfecting the Dropi formulation before going to market. While CLO has long been revered for its multifaceted benefits, its inherent fishy overtones have made it somewhat difficult to enjoy for some consumers. Dropi comes in a range of flavors, each infused with a natural extract of organic ginger, fennel, mandarin, or spearmint to overcome any flavor challenges. Dropi CLO is also available in capsule format. All True Westfjords CLO products are considered raw and are manufactured according to European standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (HACCP).
While the Dropi line of cod liver oil is currently available in stores in Iceland, its biggest platform by far is Amazon.com, followed by other online retail sites in the US. "We continue to expand Dropi's reach internationally and have distributors in Europe and the US, the current largest global market for fish oils," says Bjarnason. "We have also begun negotiations with retail outlets and distributors in other regions."
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- Powering faster, synchronized reactions to unprecedented changes
- Implementing leading supply chain practices without costly IT overhauls
- Automating decision-making to drive operational and financial improvement
LONDON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EY today announces an alliance between Aera Technology (Aera) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) to help organizations leverage decision intelligence to accelerate their supply chain transformation.
Today's supply chains are facing growing pressures from demanding consumers while trying to mitigate the impact of increased disruption. To address the increased volume, velocity and complexity of decisions, organizations are turning to decision intelligence — the digitization, augmentation and automation of decision-making — to dramatically increase the agility and reaction times to those almost daily changes.
The EY–Aera Alliance combines the supply chain transformation knowledge of the EY organization with Aera's innovative cognitive technology. Aera's Decision Cloud™ is a cloud-based, always-on digital platform. It applies data crawling, artificial intelligence and industry-specific models to make recommendations, predict outcomes and act autonomously to execute complex strategic and operational decisions.
The EY–Aera Alliance helps deliver broad digital transformation and leading-edge technology tailored to customers' business needs, providing clients a road map to reimagine processes and derive value. Through the EY–Aera Alliance, organizations can recognize the value of decision intelligence in their supply chains within just a few weeks of implementation.
Michael Dobslaw, EY US Aera Alliance Leader, says:
"The need for visibility and faster informed decision-making has elevated the supply chain discipline to a C-suite conversation. Today's supply chain practitioners are mired down in sifting through old data and manual systems. Aera's Decision Cloud™ helps clients' planners to move from reactive to proactive with the support of decision intelligence. This will not only lead to better business results, but more fulfilling careers for supply chain professionals."
Fred Laluyaux, CEO, Aera Technology, says:
"EY teams share our vision of helping organizations reimagine how decisions are made. Together we will allow business leaders to elevate decision intelligence and accelerate supply chain transformation."
For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.
About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.
This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.
About Aera Technology
Aera Technology is the cognitive automation company that makes business agility happen. We deliver the first scalable digital platform that integrates with existing systems to make and execute business decisions in real time. In the era of digital acceleration, Aera helps enterprises around the world transform how they respond to the ever-changing environment. For more information, visit aeratechnology.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the murder, September 11, of two Haitian journalists: Frantzsen Charles and Tayson Lartigue.
"We call on the Haitian government to do everything in its power to bring to justice the killers of Frantzsen Charles and Tayson Lartigue. These two journalists were reportedly ambushed by the G9 gang after interviewing the parents of a teenager who had been killed in gang violence in the Cite Soleil section of Port Au Prince. Several other journalists with them were attacked but managed to escape. The bodies of Charles and Lartigue were burned by the gang members. Our hearts go out to their families and colleagues.
"This brings to five the number of Haitian journalists killed so far this year. While the situation in Haiti is difficult for many people, we urge all members of Haitian society including government officials and gang members to respect the vital need for journalists their work unimpeded and without fear of violence."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists The Club has 3,000 members and is an outspoken advocate for press freedom worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
Contact: Bill McCarren for the National Press Club, 202-662-7534
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A shooting during a ballgame at an Atlanta park Sunday left one man dead and five people wounded, including a 6-year-old who was in critical condition, Atlanta police said.
The violence began during a baseball or softball game at Dunbar Recreational Center inside Rosa L. Burney Park in southwest Atlanta around 7 p.m. Sunday, Deputy Chief Charles Hampton said. The game was interrupted by an argument that escalated to an exchange of gunfire, and six people were shot, he said.
A man in his 30s was shot and killed, while a 6-year-old was struck and transported to Children's Egleston Hospital in critical condition, Hampton said. The other four victims were in stable condition, he said.
Police are still investigating what happened and what relationship, if any, the six victims had to each other, Hampton said.
"As we've said countless times, we're just asking the citizens just to find a way to resolve conflict without weapons. We're just asking people to step away, we're asking people just to let bygones be bygones," Hampton said.
"Any time that we have any tragedy like this -- any death is a tragedy -- then as we have kids that are also involved ... This is not a place for gunplay. So, we're just asking everyone to leave the guns at home."
The shooting represents the 18th mass shooting in Georgia this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as any incident in which four or more people are shot, excluding the gunman.
As of July 30, there have been 88 homicides in Atlanta this year, a 9% increase from the same point last year, according to Atlanta Police data. Aggravated assaults, a category that includes non-fatal shootings, are also up 4% this year compared to this point last year, the data shows.
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HHC to Host Earnings Call on August 4, 2022
HOUSTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today that it will release 2022 second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after the market closes and will hold its second-quarter conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company's earnings release will be posted to the Investors section of the Company's website prior to the conference call.
To participate in The Howard Hughes Corporation's second-quarter earnings conference call, please dial 1-877-883-0383 within the U.S., 1-866-605-3850 within Canada, or 1-412-902-6506 when dialing internationally. All participants should dial in at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time, using 5181383 as the passcode. A live audio webcast will also be available on the Company's website www.howardhughes.com.
In addition to the dial-in options, institutional and retail shareholders can participate by going to app.saytechnologies.com/howardhughes to submit questions to Say prior to the Earnings Call. Shareholders can email hello@saytechnologies.com for any support inquiries.
A taped replay of the call can be accessed 24 hours a day through September 10, 2022, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 within the U.S., 1-855-669-9658 within Canada, or 1-412-317-0088 when dialing internationally, using the passcode 6234723.
About The Howard Hughes Corporation®
The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia®, Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin®, Las Vegas; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Douglas Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. The Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative place making, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.
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DALLAS, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced today its preliminary expectations for net loss attributable to common stockholders, Adjusted EBITDAre, and Adjusted FFO for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The Company reported today a preliminary estimated range of net loss attributable to common stockholders of approximately $(58.8) million to $(56.8) million, a preliminary estimated range of Adjusted EBITDAre of $40.0 million to $42.0 million, and a preliminary estimated range of Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and OP unitholders of $(1.8) million to $0.2 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Final results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 will be released on May 3, 2022, as previously announced.
"We are excited to report these preliminary results for the first quarter, which were driven by strong leisure and transient demand across our portfolio," commented Rob Hays, Ashford Trust's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Hotel performance within our portfolio improved each month in the first quarter and we remain optimistic about both the trajectory of the industry recovery and the outlook for our Company."
We use certain non-GAAP measures, in addition to the required GAAP presentations, as we believe these measures improve the understanding of our operational results and make comparisons of operating results among peer real estate investment trusts more meaningful. Non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release, which should not be relied upon as a substitute for GAAP measures, are FFO, AFFO, EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre. Please refer to our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more detailed description of how these non-GAAP measures are calculated. The reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the closest GAAP measures are provided below and provide further details of our results for the period being reported.
The following tables are reconciliations of the Company's preliminary estimated GAAP net income (loss) to the Company's preliminary estimated EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre, FFO and Adjusted FFO:
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Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.
The preliminary estimated results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 included in this release, which are the responsibility of management, were prepared by the Company's management in connection with the preparation of the Company's financial statements and are based upon preliminary hotel operating results, preliminary corporate level expenses, and a number of subjective judgements and assumptions. Additional items that may require adjustments to the Company's preliminary estimated financial information may be identified and could result in material changes to the Company's preliminary estimated results. The Company has provided ranges, rather than specific amounts, for the preliminary estimated results described above, primarily because the Company's closing procedures for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 are not yet complete and, as a result, the Company's final results upon completion of the closing procedures may vary from the preliminary estimates set forth above. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, BDO USA, LLP, has not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary estimated financial information, nor have they expressed any opinion or any other form of assurance on such information or its achievability, and assume no responsibility for, and disclaim any association with, such preliminary estimated financial information. Further, these preliminary estimated results are not a comprehensive statement or estimate of the Company's financial condition or operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. These preliminary estimated results should not be viewed as a substitute for complete quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") or as a measure of the Company's performance. In addition, the preliminary estimated financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for any future period. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this preliminary estimated financial information. See the information below under the heading "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon "forward-looking" information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company's strategy and future plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. When we use the words "will likely result," "may," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "expect," "believe," "intend," or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside Ashford Trust's control.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: the impact of COVID-19, and the rate of adoption and efficacy of vaccines to prevent COVID-19, on our business and investment strategy; our ability to repay, refinance, or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in Ashford Trust's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these risks when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
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CDC: Listeria outbreak linked to Fla. ice cream brand
(CNN) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to Big Olaf Creamery-brand ice cream. The outbreak has resulted in at least one death and 22 illnesses.
Big Olaf ice cream is sold only in Florida. The manufacturer contacted retailers to recommend they stop selling its ice cream products until further notice.
The CDC says if you have any of the ice cream, you should throw it away and clean areas, containers and utensils that may have touched it.
Twenty-three people in 10 states have been infected in the outbreak, one woman lost a pregnancy and one person from Illinois died.
The CDC says nearly all of the infected either lived in or traveled to Florida in the month before they were infected.
After interviewing 17 people infected, investigators found 14 had eaten ice cream. Six said they ate Big Olaf ice cream or ice cream at locations that might have been supplied by the company.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Medicare database analysis presented at the 2022 American Urology Association Meeting found 44% lower total costs and 77% lower clinically-advanced costs with Guidance UTI versus standard urine culture (SUC)
IRVINE, Calif., May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Real-world evidence from a Medicare database analysis presented today at the 2022 American Urology Association (AUA) Meeting shows that Guidance UTI testing is associated with reductions in critical adverse outcomes, healthcare resource utilization and costs for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) compared to standard urine culture (SUC). The comparative analysis was designed to examine outcomes of one year of cUTI treatment guided by either Guidance UTI or SUC.
cUTIs are a significant burden on individual health and healthcare resources that must be diagnosed and treated early and accurately to reduce the risk of poor outcomes. Annually, UTIs contribute to 10.5 million office visits and carry a cost of approximately $3.5 billion in the U.S.i Guidance UTI is an advanced rapid result test that combines PCR and Pooled Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (P-AST™), which better address polymicrobial infections where bacterial interactions can impact antibiotic resistance.
"We conducted this analysis because evidence-based testing is of critical importance to diagnostic laboratories in order to improve the quality of patient care and ensure better use of healthcare resources," said Mohit Mathur, SVP of Medical Affairs at Pathnostics. "Our commitment to providing real-world evidence is a key part of our vision to create a new standard of care in UTI testing and our overall mission to pioneer a better future by providing innovative solutions to address diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. The findings reinforce the real-world benefits of Guidance UTI's increased sensitivity, reduced time to results, and P-AST results to patients, providers, and the healthcare system."
Analysis Methodology and Highlights:
Using a randomized 5% sample of Medicare Parts A+B beneficiaries enrolled in 2017-19, the study compared two cohorts matched on sex, diabetes and propensity score based on whether, after a one-year baseline period, the initial outpatient UTI diagnosis (Index cUTI) was made with SUC (N=678) or Guidance UTI (N=69). UTI-related clinical, healthcare use and costs outcomes were then tracked for one year.
Analysis highlights:
- Guidance UTI testing was associated with 44% lower total costs and 77% lower clinically-advanced costs* compared to SUC, and cUTIs in the Guidance UTI cohort were likelier to be managed successfully as outpatients.
- The rate of outpatient emergency visits was 13% lower and inpatient admissions were 67% lower when using Guidance UTI compared to SUC.
- For every 1,000 patients, there were zero urosepsis, urgent care and skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions with Guidance UTI vs 13, 31 and 7 events respectively with SUC.
- Guidance UTI patients experienced fewer additional cUTIs (aUTIs) following the Index UTI (p=0.24), and the aUTIs that did occur were associated with lower costs compared to aUTIs in the SUC cohort (p=0.001).
*Composite ("clinically advanced"): sum of urgent care, emergency, inpatient and skilled nursing facility (SNF)
About Pathnostics
Pathnostics is a leading precision diagnostic testing and development company providing solutions for infectious disease and cancer diagnostics that will get patients on the right path. The flagship Guidance platform of solutions leverages its proprietary and patented technology for pooled antibiotic susceptibility testing, which provides more informed treatment options and supports antibiotic stewardship initiatives. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Pathnostics is a company of Water Street Healthcare Partners, a strategic investor focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. For more information about the company and its portfolio of products, visit pathnostics.com.
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New contactless gesture recognition system by KaiKuTek to fundamentally change the way we interact with the world
TAIPEI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A wholly-owned subsidiary of JMicron Technology Crop. (https://www.jmicron.com/), Taiwanese startup, KaiKuTeK Inc. (https://www.kaikutek.com), is revolutionizing a post-pandemic world with a game-changing innovation that meets the needs of a low-touch economy. KaiKuTeK has unveiled the world's first contactless gesture recognition system at CES 2022.
Dubbed K60168, KaiKuTeK's approaches for human-machine interaction promises a cost-effective, intuitive, and versatile solution to be used in various devices that require physical human interaction.
Compared to traditional human-machine interface systems that utilize physical buttons and touch sensors, K60168 reduces the need for physical interaction for convenience and an improved user experience.
K60168 is a system-on-chip (SoC) solution integrating 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar, antennas, and artificial intelligence accelerators. Key advantages of using millimeter-wave radar technology for gesture recognition include quick response time and higher recognition accuracy.
Revolutionizing human-machine interaction
KaiKuTeK's innovative solution is an industry first. It achieves top-tier functionality for device manufacturers through an advanced AiP (antenna-in-package) design with fewer external BOM (bill of materials).
The K60168's dedicated radar DSP and custom AI accelerator touts high resolutions, low power consumption, low production cost, and smaller form-factor, which is especially crucial for compact end products.
The unique solution of KaiKuTeK promises many real-world consumer product applications, including smart watch, AR glass, smart home, and more — directly impacting and benefiting consumers' lives no matter where they are around the world.
S. Tony Lin, Vice Present of Sales and Marketing of KaiKuTek, said: "This innovative solution will make the future more reality. The K60168 will, for the first time, enables a new world of AI-enabled machine user interaction applicable to any field, from gaming to automotive, avionics or the home.
We believe we are initiating millimetre-wave gesture recognition solutions and look forward to working with industry partners to unveil more dynamic, life-changing solutions beyond CES 2022."
K60168 abilities:
- Provide users with a more intuitive, convenient, and innovative experience;
- Reduce risks of contact and transmission of pathogens such as COVID-19, and
- Reduce operational difficulties caused by traditional human-machine interfaces (e.g. physical buttons);
- Fast function switching for devices used in the metaverse (such as VR/AR gloves).
KaiKuTeK has collaborated with industry partners in the design-win stage, such as KYM, WLINK, and GreenIdeas, to develop K60168-enabled consumer products.
KaiKuTeK's exhibition at CES 2022 demonstrated the functionality of K60168 in several end-products. Including wearables like headsets and TWS (True Wireless Stereo) and AIoT devices (artificial intelligence of things) such as a smart light bar and a smart parking meter system, among others.
K60168 reached mass production in Q42020 — a testament to strong market demand.
KaiKuTek has showcased their solution at the TTA Pavilion at Booth 61423 and 61837 in Sands — Hall G, Eureka Park, Las Vegas Convention Center.
About KaiKuTeK
Based in Taipei, Taiwan, KaiKuTeK Inc. was established in December 2017 and acquired by JMicron Technology Corp. (https://www.jmicron.com/) in December 2020. The company was one of the top 37 Taiwanese Machine Learning Companies and Startups of 2021 and has represented the Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) at VivaTech 2021, MWC 2021, and Hello Tomorrow 2021.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has repaid its outstanding debts dating back to its financial crisis to the International Monetary Fund, two years ahead of schedule, the country’s finance minister said Monday.
Christos Staikouras hailed the payment as “a very positive development” that would mean significant savings in debt servicing costs.
“This closes a chapter that opened in May 2010, when Greece appealed to the fund for financial support,” Staikouras said.
Greece’s European Union bailout lenders gave the formal go-ahead last week for the early repayment of the outstanding loans worth 1.86 billion euros ($2 billion). Their approval was needed as the initial requirement was for early IMF repayments to be made in parallel with those made to European lenders.
Three successive bailouts totaling some 260 billion euros ($285 billion) between 2010 and 2018 prevented Greece from going bankrupt and exiting the shared euro currency. But successive Greek governments were forced to implement painful budget cuts and tax hikes that led to a surge in unemployment and poverty.
Despite exiting the bailout program in 2018, Greece remains under an enhanced surveillance program created by European lenders to monitor spending, an arrangement due to end later this year.
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BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden became concerned that his Brazilian counterpart was going to skip this week’s summit in Los Angeles, so he dispatched a close adviser to personally deliver the invitation to Jair Bolsonaro.
The gesture was met with a demand, according to three of the Brazilian leader’s Cabinet ministers.
Bolsonaro said he would attend the Summit of the Americas only if Biden granted him a private meeting and also refrained from confronting him over some of the most contentious issues between the two men, the officials told The Associated Press.
He didn’t want any criticism over deforestation in the Amazon or warnings about his questioning of the Brazilian electoral system’s reliability as he prepares to campaign for another term, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department did not address questions about the requested preconditions.
Whether or not Biden bites his tongue, the demand is a reminder of the gap between the two leaders as they prepare for their first one-on-one meeting, which two ministers from Bolsonaro’s government said was expected to take place Thursday. The White House has not said when the meeting will happen.
Bolsonaro’s attendance at the summit may help Biden contain embarrassment over some leaders staying away, partly in a dispute over not all the region’s nations being invited to the conference, which is being hosted by the U.S. for the first time since the inaugural event in 1994.
But Bolsonaro’s appearance may also be a source of friction. Ignoring Bolsonaro’s unrelenting barrage of criticism for Brazil’s election system may be untenable for Biden, who has said promoting democratic institutions at home and abroad, is a core part of his administration.
“I don’t think there’s any way around it,” said Ted Piccone, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who works on Latin America issues. “If Biden says nothing about this issue, it will look bad for him and his democracy agenda in the region and at home.”
As a far-right ally of former President Donald Trump, Bolsonaro was among the world’s last heads of state to recognize Biden’s election victory. More recently, Bolsonaro accused Biden of snubbing him at a summit of world leaders in Rome last year, saying: “He went by as if I did not exist.”
While Biden ran for president two years ago, he criticized Brazil for rising deforestation in the Amazon. After Biden took office, Bolsonaro’s administration worked to demonstrate commitment to reining in the destruction. Efforts included stepping up its pledges at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow and regular bilateral meetings with U.S. authorities.
But those conversations stalled as data showed continued deforestation. The most recent annual reading was the worst in 15 years.
“This is really heading in the wrong direction,” Piccone said. “If Biden can get Bolsonaro to stop the damage, that would be a win.”
Brazil is the hemisphere’s second most populous democracy after the U.S., and Bolsonaro’s positioning ahead of his reelection campaign has raised alarm at home and in Washington.
He will be running against his political nemesis, leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. While Bolsonaro has fervent support among his base, early polls say da Silva is leading handily before October’s election. The campaign officially starts in August, though both Bolsonaro and da Silva are already holding rallies.
Bolsonaro insists polls don’t reflect the true scope of his support, and he has sown doubt about the electronic voting machines employed in every Brazilian election since 1996. He says the electoral authority lacks transparency and accuses some of its members of being biased against him.
Analysts and opposition lawmakers say they worry Bolsonaro is laying the groundwork to reject election results should he fail to secure a second term, and follow Trump’s example in encouraging supporters to back a tropical version of the U.S. Capitol riot. He has said repeatedly that only God can remove him from the presidency.
“Democracy in the country is no longer just a domestic issue,” the electoral authority’s president, Luiz Edson Fachin, said in an interview with foreign correspondents on Tuesday. “Brazil’s democracy is of interest to Brazil but also South America, Latin America and all democractic countries in the world.”
In a meeting last July at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, CIA Director William Burns told two of Bolsonaro’s ministers that the president should stop attacking the electoral system, said two officials who were present at the meeting and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Brazil’s presidential palace did not respond to a request for comment about the tenor of the Burns meeting. The CIA declined to comment.
Burns’ warning didn’t prevent Bolsonaro, just two months later, from pushing Brazil to the brink of an institutional crisis when he rallied supporters to protest against the Supreme Court and told the assembled masses he would no longer heed rulings from one of its justices. Ultimately, he backtracked and said his comments had come in the heat of the moment.
Months went by without further attacks. Recently, though, he has returned to his heated rhetoric.
“If need be, we will go to war,” the president told a crowd Friday during a speech in Parana. “I want the people by my side, conscious of what they are doing and for whom they are fighting.”
“He keeps preparing a coup,” Sen. Renan Calheiros told AP by phone. “The political parties need to remain prepared, support the Supreme Court that is the country’s great bulwark, and keep institutions strong, calling the attention of the world.”
Calheiros is one of eight senators participating in an informal watchdog group that this year has been meeting to discuss Bolsonaro’s comments and the traction they receive among civilians, police and military. The group also includes Supreme Court justices and members of the electoral authority, Calheiros said.
The U.S. has confidence in Brazil’s electoral system, Juan González, the National Security Council’s senior director for the Western Hemisphere, told reporters Wednesday.
But he didn’t say if the issue would be raised when Biden and Bolsonaro have their bilateral meeting. He said they would address global topics, citing as possibilities food security, health security and economic actions in response to the pandemic.
If Biden doesn’t push Bolsonaro to respect election results, he risks legitimizing the Brazilian leader’s recent challenging of authorities, Brazilian political analyst Thomas Traumann said.
“I only see downside for Biden,” Traumann, whose uncle was a top aide for Biden, said by phone.
He noted that the Summit of the Americas is supposed to promote democracy, “but Biden is going to be in a photo beside President Bolsonaro, and that doesn’t guarantee that he will accept the election results.”
Bolsonaro, for his part, can use the meeting to head off criticism at home that he is isolated internationally and lacks access to the U.S. president, said Rubens Barbosa, a former Brazilian ambassador to Washington who is president of the Institute of International Relations and Foreign Trade, a Sao Paulo-based think tank.
Bolsonaro has not held many bilateral meetings in his three years as president. He met with Trump in 2019 and 2020 during visits to Washington and Mar-a-Lago, and in the weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine, Bolsonaro met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and later with Hungarian leader Viktor Orban in Budapest.
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Megerian reported from Washington. AP writer Diane Jeantet contributed from Rio de Janeiro. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-bolsonaro-to-hold-first-meeting-amid-election-worries/ | 2022-06-07T17:31:35Z |
Clay Center man receives citation after 3-vehicle accident, 6 sent to hospital
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A Clay Center man walked away with a citation after a 3-vehicle accident that sent six people to the hospital with minor injuries in Manhattan.
The Riley County Police Department activity report indicates that around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, officers were called to the intersection of N. Billings St. and Madison Rd. with reports of an injury accident.
When officers arrived, they said a 2011 Ford F-150 driven by Gabriel Anderson, 24, of Clay Center, was headed west on Madison Rd. when it rear-ended a 2016 Lincoln Navigator driven by Mohammad Nomani, 40, of Manhattan.
RCPD said the impact of the collision caused the Navigator to spin into the eastbound lane where it was again rear-ended by a 2017 Ford F-150 driven by Nathan Mead, 45, of Manhattan.
According to the report, an adult female and three child passengers in Nomani’s vehicle and an adult female and child passenger in Meade’s vehicle were taken to Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan for treatment of minor injuries.
RCPD said Anderson was given a citation for following too close.
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(The Hill) – The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is pressing pause on its hearings for next week and picking up again in July.
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the chairman of the committee, told reporters Wednesday that they would hold off on the two final hearings it had planned for this month.
“There’s been a deluge of new evidence since we got started. And we just need to catch our breath, go through the new evidence, and then incorporate it into the hearings we have planned,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) told reporters.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) similarly mentioned a “mountain of new information.”
“I don’t think we’ve established a date yet, but we have a mountain of new information that’s come in that we have to go through,” Lofgren told The Hill.
The committee has recently received more information from the National Archives, and Raskin said it has also received a “deluge” of information from various sources — a comment that comes after the committee flashed its web address in the hopes of enticing new witnesses.
The new evidence includes recently turned over video footage from a British documentarian of the attack as well as interviews with former President Trump, his adult children and former Vice President Mike Pence — a figure the committee has been unable to convince to speak to investigators.
The shift will leave Thursday’s hearing as the final event for the month of June. That session will focus on Trump’s pressure campaign at the Department of Justice.
The Hill’s Mychael Schnell contributed. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/jan-6-committee-delays-hearing-schedule-until-july/ | 2022-06-22T22:44:02Z |
Phil Boyle Rejoins Agency to Oversee Asian Operations
SINGAPORE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency today announced it has bolstered the leadership of its operation in Asia with the appointment of Phil Boyle as SVP, Managing Director. Boyle, who will be based in Singapore at the agency's Asia headquarters, will be responsible for driving growth across the entire region.
Boyle rejoins Jack Morton after a stint at Live Nation where he served as vice president of marketing partnerships for Asia at the company's Shanghai operation. Boyle previously held a leadership role at Jack Morton in Shanghai as SVP, Client Services for Asia working across multiple industries from automotive to entertainment.
In his new role, he will move to Singapore and champion innovative brand experience work for clients, including Unilever, Meta, Riot Games, HSBC, and more. He will also continue to promote collaboration across IPG agencies in the market.
"Extraordinary work that makes people think, feel, and act excites me. I'm incredibly passionate about it, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the experience game," said Phil Boyle, SVP, Managing Director. "Returning to Jack Morton feels like I'm coming home. The team and agency culture is exceptional, and I'm thrilled to once again be a part of their epic journey to reimagine what a brand experience can be."
Boyle will report to Julian Pullan, Vice Chairman and President, International. Pullan commented, "the marketplace in Asia has faced unprecedented challenges over the last couple of years, so helping brands navigate the landscape and find the best channels to reach their audiences is critical right now. Phil is the right leader to help guide our clients and teams. He understands the nuances of all the local markets – from China to Southeast Asia - and has the breadth of expertise and the strategic vision to drive growth. Not to mention that he's a team player who embodies our core values of passion, agility, and respect at every turn."
Jack Morton Singapore serves as the Asian hub for its clients. The agency leads operations out of the country and leverages talent across countries as needed to offer clients a seamless experience.
Jack Morton is an award-winning global brand experience agency. We're driven by the fact that the world's most successful brands deliver proof on their brand promise at every touchpoint. It's what inspires our team each day to help clients "Be extraordinary." For over 80 years, we've strengthened the relationships between brands and the people who matter most to them through live, virtual, and hybrid experiences, brand acts, integrated campaigns, sponsorship marketing, and employee engagement. Jack Morton is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG). More information is available at www.jackmorton.com.
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Bank hires Denver-based CRE leader Todd Grover as part of Mountain West growth strategy
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ), announced today the expansion of its commercial real estate (CRE) division into Colorado with the hiring of Todd Grover as senior vice president and market leader to lead and build the bank's Denver-based CRE team. Grover is one of Colorado's top commercial real estate leaders with more than 25 years of industry experience.
According to Neil Hodge, executive vice president and head of commercial real estate at Umpqua Bank, Grover's addition reflects Umpqua's continued strategic priority to grow its presence in Denver and build a best-in-class banking experience for companies across the Mountain West region.
"Todd is a tremendous CRE professional with a strong reputation for his leadership, customer-focused service and experience as a trusted advisor to his clients," said Hodge. "As one of the West's strongest banks, Umpqua is thrilled to hire Todd to lead our expansion and leverage our size, resources, and expertise for property owners and development companies seeking to support the vitality and growth in Denver, Phoenix and other Mountain West communities."
Grover brings to Umpqua a record of leadership success that includes building teams generating annual loan originations in excess of $1 billion. Most recently, Grover served as market executive for BBVA USA, leading teams that structured commercial real estate financing transactions in major markets including Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Volume included transactions for apartments, industrial, retail, office, medical office, and triple-net leased properties. Throughout his career, Grover has applied his expertise to create custom financing solutions for clients, with financing typically ranging from $15 million to $70 million per project for a variety of needs, including construction, acquisition, bridge and term loans.
Today's announcement marks the growth of Umpqua's expansion into Colorado that includes the hire of Shawn Thompson earlier this year to head its middle market banking division in the region.
"Umpqua is excited to be a part of Denver's vibrant business community and economy. We look forward to contributing to the prosperity of communities across the Western U.S.," said Umpqua Bank President Tory Nixon. "We're focused on attracting top banking talent passionate about providing high-growth, commercial enterprises an exceptional relationship banking experience. Our recent leadership hires in the region and the expansion of both our middle market banking and commercial real estate divisions in Colorado reflect our commitment to do just that."
Grover holds an MBA in finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a bachelor's degree in marketing from Michigan State University. He also has participated in the executive development program at the University of Texas at Austin.
About Umpqua Bank
Umpqua Bank, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, and operates across Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for eight years in a row on FORTUNE magazine's list of the country's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and was recently named by The Portland Business Journal the Most Admired Financial Services Company in Oregon for the 17th consecutive year. In addition to its retail banking presence, Umpqua Bank owns Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc., a nationally recognized commercial finance company that provides equipment leases to small businesses.
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Lod sparks Minnesota United to 1-1 draw with Galaxy
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Robin Lod scored in the 87th minute to help Minnesota United earn a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy. Lod scored the equalizer for United (4-5-3) with an assist from DJ Taylor. Sacha Kljestan broke a scoreless tie with a penalty-kick goal in the 83rd minute for the Galaxy (6-4-2). | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/18/lod-sparks-minnesota-united-to-1-1-draw-with-galaxy/ | 2022-05-19T03:00:07Z |
Best workstation for patios
Patio workstations keep your gardening tools handy and organized in a single location. They come in a wide range of sizes, materials and designs, and many are quite stylish. If you need a new workstation for all your gardening supplies, there are a few things you’ll need to consider first before choosing the one that’s right for you. The Yaheetech Potting Bench is a top contender.
What to know before you buy a patio workstation
Patio workstation materials
Most patio workstations are made of metal, wood or a combination of both.
- Wood: Many wooden workstations come stained with water-resistant resins to avoid being damaged if they get wet. Some include vinyl overlays that keep the wood safe.
- Metal: Metal workstations are often heavier and more durable, but not as stylish.
Wooden ones are more popular, since they’re more affordable, attractive and easy to move. Still, metal is ideal for those who need a heavy-duty workstation.
Patio workstation features
Although you’re likely buying a workstation to store your tools, there are numerous additional features worth considering. Many workstations include removable dry sinks that can be used for mixing soil. In many cases, the countertop slides out of the way to reveal the sink. Some feature doors and drawers that lock to keep your children from playing with your tools. If you plan to move your workstation often, a model with wheels is ideal.
Patio workstation benefits
Patio workstations help you keep track of and protect your gardening tools. Options that include dry sinks make it easier to start seedlings and transplant plants. Additionally, potting benches keep you from hurting your back and knees by letting you stand while you work.
Patio workstation dimensions
Consider the amount of space you’ll need. Buying a workstation with a countertop that slides out to reveal a dry sink will conserve space. Most potting-bench countertops are around 18 inches deep and 40 inches wide.
Other ways to use patio workstations
Many patio workstations can be used to serve food and store grilling essentials if you’re having a cookout. If the workstation is the right height, and there isn’t a shelf under the countertop, patio workstations can be used as an outdoor work desk. Metal patio workstations can be stored in your garage to hold power tools.
What you can expect to pay for a patio workstation
Those with simple designs and standard materials often cost less than $100. If you want one with drawers, cabinets, a sink or other features, you may spend $130-$200.
Best workstation for your patio
Made of solid wood and metal, this is available in gray, light green and natural. It’s durable and has plenty of space for storage. When not being used for gardening, it can act as functional furniture for grilling out and entertaining guests.
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Convenience Concepts Deluxe Potting Bench
This can be purchased in light oak or natural fir with or without the cabinet and dry sink. The cabinet features a lock to keep your tools safe. The metal tabletop is relatively flimsy, but the wood is durable.
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Luckyermore Potting Bench Table
Made from solid wood, it has two wooden wheels on one side, letting you move it easily. It features a dry sink for mixing potting soils. Although it’s less durable than other models, it’s affordable and easy to assemble. Many users loved the compact size.
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Topeakmart Fir Wood Potting Bench
It is easy to set up, and this only takes about 30 minutes. It’s affordable and stylish in gray or brown. It has a straightforward design with plenty of open space. Users were surprised by how durable it is.
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AmeriHome Multiuse Potting Bench
It features a straightforward, durable design that lets you use it as a potting bench or workstation. The galvanized steel is weather resistant. Assembly can be tedious, but most users were thrilled with the outcome.
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It has a small top shelf, a countertop, a dry sink and an additional shelf on the bottom. It’s made of fir and comes in gray or natural. This is durable, lightweight and easy to assemble.
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Best Choice Products Outdoor Mobile Garden Potting Bench
Its tabletop slides out to reveal a convenient dry sink. Four wheels for easy transport lock in place when stationary. It offers plenty of space, including a two-level upper shelf.
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Mupater Potting Bench with Removable Stainless Sink
It comes in gray or natural wood and has a spacious tabletop, a drawer and two sets of shelves. The durable sink is easy to use and removable. Assembly is straightforward.
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Giantex Natural Wood Potting Bench
Made using moisture-resistant wood and galvanized metal, it features convenient side hooks, a drawer and a locking cabinet door. The assembly instructions aren’t intuitive, but the final product is durable and spacious.
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Outsunny Outdoor Folding Metal Potting Bench
This features a compact, straightforward design. Assembly is simple and the instructions are easy to understand. This bench is lightweight but doesn’t support as much weight as many other benches.
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Aivituvin Potting Bench with PVC Layer
This has a small dry sink with a lid that extends the counter space. It’s durable and assembly is straightforward. The included vinyl overlay helps protect the wooden countertop.
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RMP Aluminum Greenhouse Potting Bench
This features holes in the aluminum countertop and shelf to keep it from retaining water. It’s sturdy, lightweight and easy to set up. The countertop and shelf are spacious.
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- Maurice Butler brings nearly 30 years of banking experience to the position
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank announced today the addition of veteran banker Maurice Butler as SVP, director of community Development. Butler will oversee the delivery of the bank's CRA plan that encompasses community affairs and the development of financial products and solutions designed to support the needs of low-and moderate-income communities. In addition, Butler will oversee the bank's Community Affairs Officers, a team focused on aiding underserved and emerging communities across the bank's six-state footprint. In this role, Butler will also work closely with Martie North, Simmons' SVP, Community Impact and CRA Strategy.
"Maurice has a wealth of experience in the banking industry," said Joe DiNicolantonio, EVP head of consumer and business banking. "His connections to the region, paired with his track record, make him an exciting addition to the Simmons' team. We look forward to Maurice taking the lead and connecting communities to the products and services offered by Simmons Bank."
With nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Butler most recently served as the SVP, market manager of West Tennessee for a regional bank in Tennessee. Butler received a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is a graduate of the Consumer Banking Association Executive Bank School at Furman University in South Carolina. He also completed the Management Development Program for Executive Education at Georgia State University.
Simmons Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends for 113 consecutive years. Simmons Bank operates more than 230 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. Simmons Bank was named to Forbes list of "America's Best Banks" for the second consecutive year and was recently named to Forbes list of "World's Best Banks" for the third consecutive year. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on Twitter or by visiting our newsroom.
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Why manhunts like the one for Vicky White and Casey White fascinate us
By Scottie Andrew, CNN
The American fascination with true crime is well-established; you can find myriad podcasts, books and TV programs that prove as much.
But there’s something about watching a potential crime unfold live — this month, it’s the disappearance of Alabama corrections officer Vicky White and convict Casey White — that scratches another, more urgent itch.
From the weeks-long search for Brian Laundrie after his fiancée Gabby Petito was found dead, to the hunt for White and White (no relation), audiences are fascinated by ongoing manhunts and fugitives evading capture. Hollywood has capitalized on this, too, with fictional fare like “The Fugitive,” while true crime media has proven to be a lucrative and enduring venture for decades.
But what is it about a manhunt that can grab our attention and hold it for weeks, even months?
Amanda Vicary, an associate professor of psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University, points to the immediacy and unfinished story.
“Not only could we be in danger ourselves, but there’s the mystery element — where is the person and what are they going to do?” said Vicary, who studies the drivers behind women’s interest in true crime.
Sordid crime stories have interested us for “thousands of years,” Vicary said, but watching a manhunt unfold live is different from watching a “Dateline” episode about a crime that took place years prior. The danger is real, and with few answers, those following along are coming up with their own conclusions like the law enforcement officials on a fugitive’s tail.
The story is stranger than fiction
Vicary’s research has shown that women tend to consume true crime media more often than men, a trend she said is partly driven by a need to “learn something” from a violent incident so they can prevent it from happening to them (particularly if the true crime tale involves a woman victim).
“Members of the general public want to know how dangerous somebody is — that’s going to be the thing that gets people to look up from their breakfast cereal,” said Dr. Michael Bourke, former chief psychologist for the US Marshals Service and current instructor at George Washington University.
But in the case of White and White, theirs is a story that sounds like it’s ripped from a film script — Vicky White was, Vicary said, “by all accounts … a respectable and reliable employee,” working on the side of the law. Casey White, who was serving 75 years for several crimes in 2015, is also facing two counts of capital murder.
“It sounds like a movie but is real life,” Vicary said. “It’s not surprising people are following along.”
The fact that White was an established law enforcement official who suddenly left her job with a convict lends the case a degree of “romance,” Bourke said — a hook for viewers.
Internet sleuths enjoy following along
When Gabby Petito disappeared, TikTok sleuths composed a picture of what her life had been like in the days before she went missing using law enforcement footage, Instagram deep-diving and triangulating her last known location based on other users’ posts. When Brian Laundrie went on the run after Petito’s body was found, those sleuths set out to virtually follow his trail.
Vicary said the same amateur detectives who sought clues in Petito and Laundrie’s case may be drawn back into the fray for the Alabama corrections officer and convict: Those following along “are enjoying thinking about where (White and White) went and where they may be hiding.”
Bourke said many people who follow tales of criminals on the run do so to exact justice, to “feel a part of mitigating that threat” in their community. But some of them also enjoy trying to “beat (law enforcement officials) at their own game” and “solve” a mysterious disappearance along with the pros.
“Mysteries are fascinating to people,” Bourke said. “People are looking for the clues; people want to solve the puzzle.”
The clues keep coming in the case of the Alabama officer and the convict: Details about their lives are emerging and continuing to feed audiences’ cravings for answers.
Media coverage holds our attention — even when it’s disproportionate
Certainly, the constant media coverage of crimes unfolding is one reason viewers become entangled in a story: It’s hard to look away from what NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik called a “vicious cycle” of coverage through nonfiction series or live reporting on cable news.
But the cases that get heavier media attention are often focused on a particular demographic of victim. The 2021 case of Petito and Laundrie took off, many argued, because she was a blonde White woman, just as audiences glommed onto the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, another blonde White woman, in 2005 and closely followed the search for suspects. Meanwhile, many missing people of color received little-to-no national coverage or continued airtime like Petito’s case did.
“These are subjective choices to elevate them to national attention, and it’s also hinged on the idea that the default of who — somebody that you’re going to want to know about is going to be somebody White and female,” Folkenflik said on NPR.
It’s a twisted form of escapism
In the same way that some true crime enthusiasts fancy themselves amateur, independent investigators, some are drawn in by watching someone else make an extreme choice, like going on the run with a criminal, Vicary said.
Leaving a stable job for a convict is a major deviation from societal norms, Bourke said.
“It’s that fall from grace,” he said. “What makes someone like that go bad? There’s a magnetism, a pull toward things that are so aberrant, so out of our realm of normality that we’re intrigued by it.”
Deep down, “a lot of people wonder how they could also ‘escape’ their everyday lives and start over,” Vicary said, which may very well play a part in why these stories hold our attention. But while it may be tempting to consider going on the run and developing a new identity, she noted that fugitive stories “usually don’t have a happy ending.”
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The New York Rangers have been in a similar position before in this postseason — looking to reverse the momentum back home after dropping two games on the road.
In the first round against Pittsburgh, they returned home after falling into a 3-1 series hole and won three straight to advance. In the second round, they were down 2-0 and won four of the next five to move on.
Now they come back to New York tied 2-2 with two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference final, hoping to turn the tide in Game 5 on Thursday night (8 p.m. EDT, ESPN) at Madison Square Garden. Two of the last three games will be at home, where they’ve won eight straight.
“I think we’re probably in the best spot we’ve been through three series,” forward Andrew Copp said Wednesday. “We got two games at home. I think we play really good at home. … I think we’re all confident where we’re at right now but there’s got to be an increased level of desperation for sure.”
The Rangers will be looking to rediscover the offense that seemed to be rolling along the first two games when they outscored the Lightning 9-4. They were outscored 7-3 in the two games in Tampa.
New York led 2-0 midway through Game 3 before Tampa Bay scored three times to eke out a win. The Lightning then held the Rangers off the scoreboard until late in the third period of a 4-1 win in Game 4 on Tuesday night that evened the series.
“They haven’t made any mistakes, we haven’t had a lot of scoring chances,” Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said. “They didn’t create a whole lot of scoring chances either, but they haven’t made the mistakes and I think that’s from experience from winning teams. They don’t give up much and that’s how you win Stanley Cups.”
The Rangers aren’t discouraged by their losses on the road, where they are 2-7 this postseason. They also know what they need to improve on from the last two games — play more physical and do a better job of getting inside scoring chances against Andrei Vasilevskiy.
They expect a boost from playing at home, where the haven’t lost since falling in three overtimes in Game 1 of the first round against Pittsburgh.
“It’s a best of three in the Eastern Conference finals and it’s something to be excited about as a group,” defenseman Jacob Trouba said. “We’re in a pretty good spot here and we’re going to go home and do what we can to win a game.”
The Lightning will be looking to build on the momentum they created at home after showing signs of rust at the start of the series following a nine-day layoff after finishing a second-round sweep of Florida. Tampa Bay had won six straight before dropping the first two games against the Rangers.
The Lightning turned it around in this series by tightening up defensively, clogging New York’s passing lanes and forcing most of the Rangers’ shots to come from outside. The few times they did get close, Vasilevskiy was there to shut the door.
“We’ve been desperate the last couple of games,” Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said. “We knew how important they were to get back in this series, and we’ve done it. But we can’t sit on our hands now and be happy with that. We got to keep moving forward. … I’m sure now that desperation is going to kick in for them.”
Playing with an increased level of urgency, Tampa Bay — which has won 10 straight playoff series the last three postseasons — was also more disciplined in staying out of the penalty box. The Rangers, with the league’s best power play in the postseason, only had two chances in Game 4.
“They have an even exceptional power play, and so I spoke to Captain Obvious,” Cooper said. “He says if you keep them off the power play, it’s probably going to help your game, and he was really right.”
Gallant knows simply returning home won’t be enough. The Rangers will have to step up their play in Game 5, and they could be without two injured centers — Ryan Strome and Filip Chytil.
Strome missed Game 4 with a lower body injury sustained in the previous game. He skated in pregame warmups but did not play. Chytil left Tuesday night’s game just past the midpoint of the second period after a hit by Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman. He missed the rest of the game with an upper-body injury.
“It’s gonna be a battle,” the coach said. “I mean we’re playing against a team that had a lot of experience the last three years and you know they’re not going to give it to us. We got to go out and take it and that’s what we have to do.”
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Turlock man comes forward as Good Samaritan who saved man from burning car
By Kay Recede
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TURLOCK, California (KCRA) — A good Samaritan who had saved a man from a burning car in Turlock more than a month ago has been identified as Floyde Watts Jr.
Turlock police have been looking for the man seen on surveillance cameras dragging a man to safety on April 14. Watts came forward two weeks later but wanted to remain anonymous at the time.
Watts shared his story Monday, in hopes the community may help with another effort. Watts pulled weeds when we met him, the burn scars on his hands were reminders of the action he took that night.
“I pried onto the door — the back passenger side — to try to get him out. It burnt my hands, and I heard somebody in the inside screaming for help,” Watts said.
Watts was looking for recyclables that night when he heard the cries for help. He admitted that he hesitated at first because he did not know what to do. However, he said his conscience would not let him stand by.
“I just don’t know what happened, what took me to really open that door, because I don’t really know what I was doing,” Watts said.
Images shared by the Turlock Police Department show Watts moving the person trapped in the car away from the fire. That person was identified by family as Robert Arndt.
Watts said he fled from the scene shortly after saving Arndt because he had a warrant issued in Tuolumne County for his arrest. The warrant was for drug possession charges stemming from an incident in 2020.
However, Watts said accountability is sometimes bigger than fear.
“I mean, not everybody would have done what he did. I think he’s (Floyde) a great person,” Daniel Arndt, Robert’s father, said after speaking with Watts. “I mean, I really appreciate what he did for my son. If not, I’d be making funeral arrangements, instead of raising enough money to go see him.”
Daniel Arndt, who spoke to KCRA 3 over the phone from his Indiana home, said his son has been in critical condition since the accident. He said his son is a Marine veteran who had been homeless for at least 20 years, grappling with drug issues and diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Daniel is unsure of just how much of his son’s body was burned, but he has been trying to get to Turlock to find out for himself.
“He’s been through several surgeries, his last one was on the 12th, and they had to amputate three of his fingers and two of his toes,” Daniel explained.
Watts shared his story in the hopes that the community can help the Arndt family, by donating money so Daniel can be by his son’s bedside.
“That’s what I want — that’s my reward. I want him to have his father here,” Watts said.
As for the warrant, Watts said he does have a court date in Tuolumne County set for June 1. He is facing misdemeanor drug possession charges and said he is prepared to face the consequences.
“If that’s what I have to do, then that’s what I’m going to do,” Watts said.
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Eric Davis and St. Elizabeth Healthcare Team Up to Save Lives
EDGEWOOD, Ky., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Elizabeth Healthcare and former Cincinnati Reds center fielder and World Series champion Eric Davis are teaming up for a cancer-centered campaign and their message is clear: early detection saves lives. The Cincinnati Reds legend cares deeply about the community where he spent the majority of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career and is dedicated to raising cancer awareness and voicing the importance of early detection, with screenings available at St. Elizabeth.
The two-time All-Star and World Series champion always battled on the field, but in 1997 he fought a different fight off the field. Severe pain led Davis to call his trainer, and after more than eight days of testing at two different hospitals, a colonoscopy revealed the diagnosis of colon cancer.
"Everybody has to be aware of this, and that's why early detection is so important. When identified, cancer can be treated. The sooner the better, and healthcare providers at St. Elizabeth can help," said Davis.
At the age of 34, Davis underwent 32 weeks of chemotherapy, receiving intravenous treatment for two hours once a week. He returned to the field with a renewed outlook on life, determined to be an advocate in the fight against cancer. As a survivor, he has continued to learn about colon cancer while focused on breaking down the stigmas that inhibit those from seeking treatment.
"Men, in general, have grown up with the machismo of not going to the doctor," Davis continued. "We were always taught that you fight, you battle, no pain, no gain. Knowing that cancer is treatable and that early detection is possible, we have to eliminate the stigma of men avoiding visits to the doctor."
As part of the campaign, St. Elizabeth has partnered with the Cincinnati Reds to lead the community in raising cancer awareness and highlighting the importance of cancer screening. Key dates at Great American Ballpark include:
- June 1-30: Health and Wellness Month at the ballpark.
- June 19: Eric Davis oversized baseball card giveaway for Father's Day.
- June 22: Pink Party, a fun night out at the ballpark while raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
"At 46, I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. I'm also an oncologist working with cancer patients every day. I can't emphasize enough the gravity of preventative cancer screenings and early detection," said Dr. Doug Flora, Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth. "I'm now in routine surveillance as a cancer survivor with lots of scans and even more hope. I'm so grateful for those who have seen the difference early detection can make and choose to advocate for preventative screenings as a result, which is why I'm thrilled about our partnership with Eric Davis."
When it comes to comprehensive cancer care and screening, Davis sees amazing work being done in the Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana regions.
"It almost gives you an advantage because it's in your backyard. If you need it, it's there. It's like having that friend you can lean on."
The American Cancer Society now recommends individuals get screened for colon cancer at the age of 45. To learn more about the campaign and to schedule preventative screenings, visit stelizabeth.com/44.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare operates six facilities and more than 172 primary care and specialty practices throughout the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Sponsored by the Diocese of Covington and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, St. Elizabeth is a mission-based organization committed to improving the health of the communities it serves, providing more than $108 million in uncompensated care and benefit to the community each year.
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Microsoft and Grafana Labs join lead investor Thomvest in backing the creators of Cilium, the de facto standard for secure & scalable Kubernetes connectivity
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Isovalent--the leading company behind the rapidly growing open source technologies Cilium and eBPF, today announced it has closed a $40M Series B funding round led by Thomvest Ventures. M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund) and Grafana Labs joined Google and Cisco as existing strategic investors in the company, highlighting the central position that Isovalent occupies in the eBPF and broader cloud native ecosystem. Additional investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Mango Capital, and Mirae Asset Capital.
Isovalent is the creator of the Cilium project and provider of Isovalent Cilium Enterprise. Cilium has become the de-facto standard for secure and observable cloud native connectivity and has been selected as the default in several managed Kubernetes offerings of major public cloud providers including Google Kubernetes Engine, Google Anthos, and Amazon EKS Anywhere. Platform engineering teams at major enterprises such as Adobe, Bell Canada, Capital One, Datadog, Palantir, IKEA, and Sky, are working with Isovalent to enable enterprise-grade connectivity in their cloud native environments.
"Our customers are enterprises and telcos who are now past the 'Day 1' phase of Kubernetes. In the 'Day 2' phase, the fact that Kubernetes itself does not provide a networking layer with the security, observability, reliability, and performance needed by more mission critical workloads becomes a critical gap", said Isovalent CEO Dan Wendlandt. "The rapid adoption of Cilium across many verticals including finance/payments, e-commerce/retail, insurance, telecommunications, government, data analytics, entertainment and many more, highlights that we are solving a critical piece of the puzzle for users as they take the next step on their Kubernetes journey."
These same requirements are driving Cilium into cloud providers' managed Kubernetes offerings, making it easier for their users to tackle these connectivity challenges.
"As more and more customers are succeeding with Kubernetes on top of Azure, we see a strong demand for advanced networking & security use cases. eBPF and Cilium are leading open source technologies for scalable & secure connectivity in Kubernetes", said Deepak Bansal, Corporate VP, Azure Core Engineering. "Isovalent is leading the open source communities driving these technologies. Through this relationship between Azure Networking and Isovalent, we will bring the best eBPF and Cilium experience and integration to our customers."
Since its introduction in 2018, Cilium has experienced explosive adoption as an eBPF-enabled technology. With 463 contributors, 12.8K GitHub stars, and over 12K members in the community Slack, Cilium is the one of the fastest growing cloud native connectivity projects in the Kubernetes ecosystem. It stands alone as the only container network interface (CNI) at the incubation level in the CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation), with full Graduated project status targeted for the first half of 2023.
The rapid rise of Cilium has been fueled by eBPF, an exciting new Linux kernel technology now broadly available in all mainstream Linux distributions. While the capabilities of Linux kernel have traditionally evolved slowly, with new code taking years to find its way into a release used by enterprise customers, eBPF has unleashed a wave of innovation by providing a safe and efficient mechanism for injecting new intelligence into the kernel already running on any mainstream Linux distribution.
In addition to building Cilium, the most advanced eBPF-based solution in the world, Isovalent co-maintains the eBPF codebase upstream in the Linux kernel and is the leading company driving a rapidly growing open source community around eBPF. Isovalent maintains ebpf.io, hosts the eBPF Summit (the largest eBPF community event), and has led the creation of the eBPF Foundation (along with founding members Meta, Netflix, Google, and Microsoft).
"eBPF and Cilium are critical technologies in a new infrastructure layer that is emerging. The focal point of networking and security has shifted, initially from hardware boxes to software hypervisors, and now into the Linux kernel", said Martin Casado, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and co-founder of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) pioneer Nicira, acquired by VMware in 2012 for $1.26B. "With this new layer, connectivity, firewalling, load-balancing, and network monitoring are handled within the Linux kernel itself, allowing for much richer context for both security and observability, and ensuring consistent visibility and control across all types of underlying cloud infrastructure. Isovalent is uniquely well-positioned to be the leading company for this critical new layer."
Isovalent partners with leading enterprises and telcos via its commercial product: Isovalent Cilium Enterprise, which combines a hardened distribution of open source Cilium, proactive customer support, and additional enterprise-only networking, security, and observability capabilities.
- Scalable Multi-Cloud Networking
- Efficient and Dynamic Service Load-Balancing
- Service Identity-aware Network Firewalling
- Network & API-layer Observability
- Transparent Network Encryption
- Runtime Security Observability & Enforcement
- Sidecar-free Service Mesh
Enterprises expect these capabilities to work seamlessly with offerings from their other key vendors in the Kubernetes ecosystem. Isovalent partners with the major cloud providers, as well as Red Hat OpenShift, SUSE Rancher, and other leading Kubernetes distributions to ensure compatibility and a simplified operational experience for joint customers when running Isovalent Cilium Enterprise.
Similarly, the investment by Grafana Labs serves as a foundation for providing easy-to-use integrations between the observability data generated by Cilium and the broader open source observability ecosystem."When we first connected with the Isovalent team we realized that we are highly complementary businesses with shared roots in open source and passion for community collaboration, which made working together an easy choice," said Raj Dutt, CEO and Co-founder of Grafana Labs. "Once we started diving deeper into the technology, we quickly saw the potential benefits for our mutual customers and community members if we worked together to deliver eBPF-based observability for monitoring, troubleshooting, and security workflows in Kubernetes. So we are excited to support Isovalent's mission now and as they continue to grow."
Isovalent was founded by Dan Wendlandt and Thomas Graf in 2017, betting big on eBPF as THE transformational technology that would allow them to bring Linux networking & security into the modern era of Kubernetes and microservices. Prior to Isovalent, Wendlandt was one of the first hires at SDN category-creator Nicira, leading product strategy for both Open vSwitch (OVS) and the SDN-controller that became VMware NSX. Graf is a long-time leader in the Linux kernel community, and was at the forefront of many key enhancements to the Linux networking & security layer while at Red Hat and Cisco. Recognizing the revolutionary potential of eBPF, Graf and other Isovalent team members founded the Cilium project in 2016.
"In the past year, many startups and large vendors have started to understand the massive potential of eBPF," said Umesh Padval, Partner at Thomvest Ventures, "but Dan, Thomas and the Isovalent team were years ahead of everyone else. Their technical vision, combined with a deep understanding of how to build successful open source communities, has meant that leading enterprises as well as all the major cloud providers are standardizing around Cilium. Isovalent has the rare opportunity to lead the creation of a fundamentally new and incredibly strategic layer in the enterprise infrastructure stack, and we are thrilled to be part of that journey."
Continuing its commitment to open source innovation, Isovalent will use the proceeds from the Series B fundraise to remain the leading force behind the eBPF community, and continue the rise of Cilium as the leading technology for Kubernetes networking, security, and service mesh. The company will rapidly expand its team both to support quickly-growing customer demand for Isovalent Cilium Enterprise and to collaborate with the always-expanding set of ecosystem partners who look to Isovalent as the new standard for secure and observable connectivity within Kubernetes and beyond.
Isovalent, founded by the creators of Cilium and co-maintainers of eBPF, builds open source software and enterprise solutions for cloud native service connectivity, security, and observability. Cilium is the choice of leading global organizations including Adobe, AWS, Bell Canada, Capital One, Datadog, Google, and many more. Isovalent is a globally distributed company with headquarters in both Cupertino (United States) and Zurich (Switzerland) and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Google, Cisco, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), and Grafana Labs. To learn more, visit isovalent.com or follow @isovalent.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal care since 1863, today announced the appointment of Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBA as co-chief of HSS Spine, effective October 1, 2022. Dr. Qureshi will succeed Harvinder S. Sandhu, MD, MBA, and joins Andrew A. Sama, MD, as co-chief of HSS Spine. Dr. Sandhu will become Co-Chief Emeritus of HSS Spine and Medical Director of HSS Orthopedics with Stamford Health, succeeding Charles "Chip" Cornell, MD, who will retire next month.
Dr. Qureshi joined HSS in April 2017 after serving as chief of minimally invasive spine surgery and associate director of the Spine Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. His clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive and motion-sparing spine procedures using the latest technologies. He has authored or co-authored more than 200 articles published in peer-reviewed journals, given more than 100 invited lectures and contributed to educational videos, and trained surgical fellows nationally and internationally. Dr. Qureshi also works with leading implant manufacturers, pioneering innovations in disks and implants for restoring height and proper spinal alignment.
"Dr. Qureshi is an exceptional spine surgeon, researcher and educator," said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA, surgeon-in-chief and medical director of HSS. "I look forward to working with him and Dr. Sama as they take HSS Spine to even higher levels of excellence."
"I'm excited to lead HSS Spine together with Dr. Qureshi, with a shared vision to expand our services with a laser focus on the patient journey from initial diagnosis to rehabilitation," said Dr. Sama. "Our team will continue to pioneer advances in spine care, conduct rigorous research, and adopt new technologies and techniques when they are proven to provide better care and achieve better outcomes."
"I'm honored to join Dr. Sama in leading the specialists who have already made HSS the nation's most popular and successful spine treatment center," said Dr. Qureshi, who also serves as the Patty and Jay Baker Chair in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and was recently promoted to professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. "Our multidisciplinary team personalizes for each patient the latest evidence-based options, from conservative, nonsurgical therapies to surgical treatment for the most complex conditions."
More than 22,000 patients a year are treated for back and neck pain by the HSS Spine team. While the majority are treated non-surgically, HSS performs 138% more spine surgeries than the next leading hospital.
"Our spine service is a key reason why HSS has been ranked the #1 orthopedic program in the world, and in the United States for 13 consecutive years," said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO at HSS. "I know that Drs. Qureshi and Sama and the HSS Spine team will continue to advance the field and create new possibilities for our patients."
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 13th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2022-2023), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" list (2022-2023). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a second consecutive year (2022). Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest complication and readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue regeneration. The HSS Innovation Institute works to realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in more than 145 countries. The institution is collaborating with medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
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Defending champion Jake McBride tied for lead after first round of 101st Ohio Open
WESTFIELD CENTER — Defending champion Jake McBride shot an opening 3-under 67 on Monday and shared the first round lead in the Pyramid Treating 101st Ohio Open Championship at Westfield Country Club.
McBride, a Lake High School product from Hartville, recovered from consecutive bogeys early on the back nine and finished with two birdies over his final four holes to open the defense of the title he won last year in playoff fashion.
Pickerington’s Nick Montes, Cincinnati’s Mason Lenhart and Dublin amateur Davis Root also had 67s on a sunny, but windy day on the North and South Courses.
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Montes, a former Kent State player who used a COVID rule that gave an extra year of eligibility to collegiate athletes to transfer to Stetson, played bogey-free over his final nine holes to post a 32 to go with a front-side 35. The 24-year-old finished third in this rain-shortened event last year with rounds of 66-67-133, four shots behind McBride and Northwest High School product Justin Lower (the 2012 and 2015 Ohio Open champion).
Root, a senior at Wright State, played bogey-free all day in going 33-34 on the North Course and Lenhart, who played at the University of Cincinnati, used an eagle and three birdies to offset a pair of bogeys to go 34-33 on the less-windier South.
McBride, a North Carolina State graduate, birdied three holes on the South’s front nine but suffered consecutive bogeys on the 12th and 13th holes to fall out of a share of the lead with Montes, who was in the clubhouse.
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He righted himself with birdies on the 472-yard 15th and the closing hole by making putts of eight and 15 feet. He also birdied both par-5s on the front by reaching the front edge of the green and two-putting.
Three-time champion Bob Sowards of Dublin is one shot back of the leaders. Sowards can become the first player to win both the Ohio Open and the Ohio Senior Open in the same year.
Despite the windy conditions 39 players were able to shoot par or better. Sowards is one of six trailing by one and nine players, including former champion T.T. Crouch, trail by two.
The second round begins Tuesday at 8 a.m. and the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties for Wednesday’s final 18 holes. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/sports/pga/2022/06/27/ohio-open-golf-jake-mcbride-lake-nc-state-westfield-country-club-nick-montes-mason-lenhart-root/7752339001/ | 2022-06-28T02:36:17Z |
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As Jacoby Brissett sat at a nearby table patiently waiting for his turn at the podium Friday, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wrapped up his interview session with some strong praise for his veteran teammate.
During chats sitting in front of their side-by-side lockers, Owusu-Koramoah has learned about life and football from Brissett.
“He’s the guy that we look to for that elder wisdom,” said Owusu-Koramoah. “The shaman.”
The Browns are going to need more than just knowledge from Brissett.
With Deshaun Watson’s suspension now official and slated for 11 games, Brissett, who has spent his NFL career as a fill-in quarterback, will try to keep Cleveland’s promising season afloat.
Brissett signed a one-year contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March — one day after the team traded for Watson — knowing there was a strong chance he would begin the season as the starter.
However, it wasn’t until Thursday, when W atson agreed to a settlement with the NFL to sit 11 games and pay $5 million for allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women, that Brissett knew for how long.
Whether it was six games or 17, Brissett vowed to be ready and now he’s being called upon.
The Browns are placing their trust in Brissett, who has made 37 career starts with New England (2), Indianapolis (30) and Miami (5), to keep them competitive in the AFC North before Watson is eligible to return in late November.
It’s a tough ask for the 29-year-old, who is just 14-23 as a starter. But his teammates are confident he can handle it, and owner Jimmy Haslam, general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski all offered their support after Watson’s suspension became known.
“I got to go out there and prove that every day, right?” Brissett said of the belief in him. “I’m just excited for the opportunity. I don’t take it lightly.”
The Watson suspension hasn’t changed Brissett’s approach, and he said he’s not concerned about outside chatter involving the Browns’ interest in trading for Jimmy Garoppolo or living up to Super Bowl expectations.
When Garoppolo’s name was mentioned as part of a question, Brissett cracked a smile.
“I could care less,” he said before the Browns practiced for the second day against the Philadelphia Eagles. “Here to do my job, do the best I can, lead, be the same guy, be a good teammate and then everything else will take care of itself.”
Brissett has won over teammates with his steadiness, work ethic and engaging personality. He prides himself on being consistent in everything.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper, another of Cleveland’s newcomers, has watched Brissett lead by example.
“We know Jacoby,” Cooper said. “We understand what he brings to the table. We see him practice every day, see how hard he works, so we 100% believe in him. He wouldn’t be back there if we didn’t.”
None of this is new to Brissett.
He made his debut as a rookie with the Patriots earlier than planned after Tom Brady was suspended for “Deflategate” in 2016 and Garoppolo was injured. The next season with the Colts, Brissett was thrust into the lineup when Andrew Luck suffered a season-ending injury.
And in 2019, he became Indy’s starter by default following Luck’s surprising retirement.
“It’s just given me experience in these situations,” Brissett said. “That’s been the key, and since I’ve gotten in the league it’s shown me how fast this league is in being the next man up and being ready whenever your number is called.”
Count Eagles coach Nick Sirianni among Brissett’s biggest fans.
Sirianni was Brissett’s offensive coordinator in Indianapolis, where he bonded with the QB, who made an impact on his entire family.
“He’s the best. My kids still ask, ‘How’s Jacoby doing?’ My wife still asks about him,” Sirianni said. “He’s just a great leader and a great guy to be around. Such a good teammate.”
And, as far as Sirianni’s concerned, an underrated player.
Mimicking Brissett dropping back to pass, he broke down a play in a 2019 game against Denver. Sirianni said after discarding sack specialist Vonn Miller at the start of a game-winning drive near his own goal line, Brissett scrambled and fired a 40-yard “tight rope” to receiver T.Y. Hilton.
“I just can’t say enough good things about Jacoby Brissett,” Sirianni said. “I love the man.”
NOTES: All-Pro Myles Garrett returned after missing four days while visiting an ill family member. Garrett did individual work but didn’t participate in any of the team sessions against the Eagles. … Browns LT Jedrick Wills had a rough few plays during the two-minute drill, getting called for at least two penalties before being pulled. … Stefanski said Josh Dobbs remains ahead of Josh Rosen to be Brissett’s backup.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miles Teller feels the need, the need for speed. The “Top Gun: Maverick” actor will get it as the honorary starter for what should be the fastest Indianapolis 500 in history.
Teller will wave the green flag for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.
The 35-year-old Teller stars as Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, son of beloved late navigator “Goose,” in the long-awaited sequel to “Top Gun.” The film will be released nationwide Friday, two days before the 500.
“Miles is no stranger to action-packed roles, and waving the green flag for the 33 drivers racing for history will provide him with a similar adrenaline-fueled experience,” IMS President Doug Boles said, adding it will be “a day he’ll never forget.”
Scott Dixon smashed the Indianapolis 500 pole-winning record with a qualifying run of more than 234 mph. He will lead the 33-car field to the green flag Sunday.
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Sharing diverse ways of life and the common-sense values of The Way to Happiness that promote peace and cooperation
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibrant music, colorful traditional costumes and the unique cuisine of Mexico, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka transformed a gathering at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles into a cross-cultural celebration. There was poetry, music and dance. And despite different cultures, the artistry and enthusiasm were universal.
The program was hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles in partnership with The Way to Happiness Foundation.
The occasion was International Day of Friendship, set aside by the United Nations in 2011 to foster "friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals" to "inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities."
The importance of this initiative was highlighted by the UN's report that conflict and violence is on the rise in the world today, emphasizing the importance of bridging differences.
The Church invited Naseema Qureshi, The Way to Happiness Ambassador for South Asia, to share the success she has had using The Way to Happiness, the common-sense guide to better living written by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The book promotes friendship and mutual respect with such precepts as:
- Set a Good Example
- Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others
- Try Not to Do Things to Others That You Would Not Like Them to Do to You
- Try to Treat Others as You Would Want Them to Treat You.
Qureshi grew up in Pakistan in the political turbulence affecting her country in the 1960s—a time marked by terrorism and civil rioting. Early on, she began seeking answers to effectively guide society onto a path of peace and she found it in The Way to Happiness. Qureshi traveled to Sri Lanka as part of a disaster response team after the tsunami in 2005. Suffering from the devastation of the tsunami and decades of civil war, Sri Lanka was a nation in need of help.
An episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents how Qureshi used The Way to Happiness to help heal the rift caused by religious intolerance that had left such deep scars in Sri Lanka.
The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is an Ideal Scientology Organization, configured to service Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community—a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.
An episode of Inside Scientology featuring the Church of Scientology Los Angeles was part of the special program when Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige launched the Scientology Network in 2018. This episode is available at DIRECTV channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.
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DeKalb, Ill., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After serving the DeKalb/Sycamore community for the last year with in-home ABA services, Westside Children's Therapy officially opened a clinic in mid July.
The multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy clinic is located at 2572 Sycamore Road. The clinic is next to Panera Bread, Egg Haven Pancakes & Cafe, and Aldi.
The clinic offers Autism (ABA) services, and will also offer Physical, Occupational, Speech, Feeding, Child and Family Counseling. The cross collaboration allows kids to get multiple therapies in the same day if needed.
Westside made its footprint in DeKalb by offering in-home ABA services with DeKalb native Allison Peters, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, leading the effort. Since then, she and a team of dedicated RBTs have spearheaded the opening of this clinic and shared the same passion of making life-long impacts on families they serve
Westside has been family-owned and operated for more than 25 years in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas. During that time, Westside has opened more than 20 clinics to succeed in its mission to support families, while making access to care convenient.
The DeKalb clinic offers custom-designed therapy gyms (ziplines, crash pits, monkey bars, slides and more), as well as 1:1 private spaces for children and adolescents to work toward therapeutic goals.
Therapy at Westside is individualized to each child. Westside therapists complete evaluations with the child and their parents to determine a therapy plan that is right for them. But one thing is for certain: Therapy is going to be fun, and impactful for the whole family.
"We're proud to have been a part of the DeKalb community this past year and look forward to continuing being a resource for families," Allison Peters said. "We've had so much fun being a part of community events like Pumpkin Fest, Family Fun Fest and meeting new families."
Visit westsidect.com or call (815) 469-1500 for more information.
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Production resumes at troubled Abbott baby formula factory
(AP) - Production of baby formula has resumed at the Abbott Nutrition factory in Michigan whose February shutdown over contamination contributed to a national shortage, a company spokesman said.
Damage from severe thunderstorms including flooding had forced the Sturgis plant to halt operations in mid-June just two weeks after restarting production with additional sanitizing and safety protocols.
Production of EleCare, a specialty formula for infants with severe food allergies and digestive problems, was restored at Sturgis following a July 1 reboot, said Abbott spokesman John Koval.
“We are working to restart Similac production as soon as we can. We’ll provide more information when we have it,” he said via email.
Abbott recalled several leading brands of formula in February, including Similac. That squeezed supplies already been strained by supply chain disruptions and stockpiling during COVID-19 shutdowns.
The shortage was most dire for children with allergies, digestive problems and metabolic disorders who rely on specialty formulas.
President Joe Biden’s administration has since eased import rules for foreign manufacturers, airlifted formula from Europe and invoked federal emergency rules to prioritize U.S. production.
Abbott is one of just four companies that produce about 90% of U.S. formula. Koval declined to say how much of Abbot’s overall U.S. supply of infant formula is produced at the Sturgis plant.
The plant was closed in February after the Food and Drug Administration began investigating four bacterial infections among infants who consumed powdered formula from the plant. Two of the babies died. The company says its products have not been directly linked to the infections, which involved different bacterial strains.
FDA inspectors eventually uncovered a host of violations at the plant, including bacterial contamination, a leaky roof and lax safety protocols.
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to help overseas makers of infant formula that have sent supplies, under emergency approval to address the shortfall, secure long-term authorization to market their formula in the U.S. The plan is to provide American consumers with more choices and make supplies more resilient against current or future shortages.
FDA commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, and Susan Mayne, the director of the agency’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said in a statement that the Sturgis plant shutdown “compounded by unforeseen natural weather events, has shown just how vulnerable the supply chain has become.”
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Leading treatment community hosts roundtable with industry leaders to discuss the critical role that virtual care plays in addressing today's mental health crisis.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dorm, a young adult mental health treatment community that has been supporting the needs of youth since 2009, teamed up with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) on September 13th, 2022 to discuss the future of telehealth policy solutions for mental health treatment with leading press representatives.
Coming on the heels of a public health advisory and other reports that sound the alarm about the nation's frightening youth mental health crisis, the roundtable presentation was hosted at The Dorm's Washington, D.C. facility at Dupont Circle as part of a hybrid viewing experience offering a bird's-eye view of telehealth technology in a mental health treatment setting.
"The pandemic ushered in an immediate need to provide virtual mental health care," explained John McGeehan, LCSW, CADC, The Dorm's Founder and CEO. "In our own published COVID-19 observation study we found that in the first 8 months of the pandemic, anxiety scores were up 40% among clients, with female identifying clients 1.5x more likely to have reported a reduced quality of life. These are shocking findings. We're here to show how telehealth has and continues to profoundly impact our population for the better."
Roundtable panelist and The Dorm's Partner and Chief of Clinical Services, Amanda Fialk, PhD, LCSW, LICSW shared that, as a result of virtual and now hybrid treatment options, geographic barriers to continuity of care have been removed -- 20% of Dorm clients are able to maintain care with their treatment team once they graduate college or move, and family involvement in care has increased by up to 10% in the last two years with family group services up 128%. "Studies show that parent participation in adolescent treatment can be positively associated with overall wellbeing and negatively associated with suicidal thoughts and behavior," explained Dr. Fialk. "With virtual care we are better able to serve over 1,700 family members nationwide joining us from 19 different states." Further, Dr. Fialk shared preliminary findings from an ongoing Yale approved IRB, citing: 48% of clients in a Dorm sample felt that their clinician was more approachable in virtual sessions and 41% that they are more comfortable sharing feelings in virtual sessions. "For many clients, virtual care can serve as a powerful bridge to connection and forming a therapeutic alliance," noted Dr. Fialk.
With mounting evidence pointing to the benefits of telemental health to patients, the panelists agreed current hybrid care policies should be kept in place. Kyle Zebley, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at The American Telemedicine Association, highlighted the continued uncertainty over the Federal Public Health Emergency Act set to expire in October, and the importance of "policy permanency" around all the flexibilities that have come about at the Federal Level such as the Ryan Haight Act in-person waiver: "As was vouched during our panel discussion (and by many other leading medical organizations), shared, Zebley, "it is possible to establish an effective provider relationship via telehealth…and when we think about the future of health, it's going to be truly a hybrid model where patients have access to care when and where they need it."
Ron Emerson, Global Healthcare Lead at Zoom, reinforced Zebley's perspective, stating "the fact is, patients like telehealth…and we are seeing a rise in digital-first models in healthcare." According to data that Zoom collected directly from patients regarding their preferred models of care: "We did a study across ten countries with about 7,500 participants in the middle of 2021…over 60% of Americans surveyed who had a telehealth visit within the last six months actually said they wanted a hybrid model of care moving forward."
Together, The Dorm, Zoom and the ATA agree that individuals struggling with mental health and mental illness need access to every form of impactful and effective intervention, with certainty and without barriers to access. This must include unfettered telemental health services.
To learn more about The Dorm, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and The American Telemedicine Association visit the following links:
About The Dorm
Since 2009, The Dorm's mission has been to guide young adults towards independence through evidence-based clinical therapies, community support and practical skill-building. As a full-service treatment community with locations in New York City, NY and Washington, D.C., they offer a unique approach to caring for young adults that is both therapeutic and holistic. This includes comprehensive day and evening services with individual and group therapy, wrap-around academic support, independent living opportunities and individualized life skills training. The Dorm's expert therapists and practitioners support the community with tailor-made treatment plans that meet them where they are today - virtually, at home, at school, or out in the community. www.thedorm.com.
About Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Zoom is the leading platform for telehealth in the United States, providing healthcare organizations and clinicians with the ability to act as the communication and virtual care of choice for a variety of applications. In today's dynamic healthcare system, having a multi-purpose platform for all types of communication, whether it be clinical, education or administrative, is key. Zoom's scalable solution allows practices of all sizes to enjoy the same high-level communication and tools as the largest centers of excellence. Zoom has demonstrated its commitment to grow and innovate this technology to better serve the future of healthcare, by connecting patients with their healthcare providers across the country. www.zoom.com
About American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the American Telemedicine Association is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people. The ATA represents a broad and inclusive member network of leading healthcare delivery systems, academic institutions, technology solution providers and payers, as well as partner organizations and alliances, working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models.
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- Audio Division Consists of Streaming Music Service, Slacker Radio and Podcast Network, PodcastOne
- Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th at 2pm ET to Introduce Brad Konkol, President of Slacker Radio and Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today guidance for its audio division consisting of Slacker Radio and PodcastOne as well as a webcast scheduled for Tuesday, September 13th at 2pm ET.
Robert Ellin, Chairman and CEO of LiveOne, commented, "We are pleased to announce that our audio division consisting of streaming music service, Slacker Radio and podcasting network, PodcastOne are expected to achieve revenue in excess of $88 million and approximately $17 million in Adjusted EBITDA* for Fiscal Year 2023, an increase of 18% in revenue from $74.5 Million and 100% in Adjusted EBITDA from $8.8 Million in Fiscal Year 2022."
Mr. Ellin continued, "I am proud of my team that continues to execute on growing paid members for Slacker Radio while enhancing our technology offering with existing auto partners, adding Android Auto partners and solidifying B2B preload partnerships with leading mobile phone manufacturers and wireless carriers. PodcastOne continues to add amazing talent to its robust lineup of podcasts, which is attracting new top-tier advertisers and driving profitable revenue. I applaud our team's resiliency in these turbulent financial markets as they have shifted all their intellectual and financial capital to deliver substantial revenue, cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA in their respective subsidiaries."
LiveOne also updated its company-wide guidance for Fiscal Year 2023 expected to be revenue between $126 million and $129 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $8 million and $11 million.
Slacker Radio, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of LiveOne
- Recently surpassed 2.5 Million total members, including 800,000 free members on an ad-supported model**
- Over 1.7 Million monthly paying members versus 1.48 million at March 31, 2022**
- 2 Million paid members expected by March 2023**
- Recently Launched Android Automotive App to reach next generation connected vehicles
PodcastOne, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of LiveOne
- PodcastOne posted record revenue of $8.7 million in Q1 Fiscal Year 2023
- PodcastOne recently closed $8.1 million financing at a post-money valuation of $68 million
- PodcastOne spin-out and dividend of a portion of its common equity to 15K+ LiveOne shareholders is expected to be completed by the end of Fiscal Year 2023
- PodcastOne Ranked #8 on Podtrac's List of Top U.S. Podcast Publishers with record unique monthly audience exceeding 7.3 million, more than 2.1 billion downloads annually, and 325 podcasts
"The podcasting industry is growing exponentially and my team at PodcastOne continues to impress on a daily basis by signing top talent and welcoming high-quality advertisers to the platform," said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. As of September 8, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free ad-supported membership base of 2.5 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, and over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
* About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we present Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as measures of our performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, or superior to, operating loss and or net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measures of our cash flows or liquidity.
We use Contribution Margin (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of our operating segment. We believe that information about these non-GAAP financial measures assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our business separate from non-operational factors that affect operating income (loss) and net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Contribution Margin (Loss) is defined as Revenue less Cost of Sales. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, other (income) expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and before (a) non-cash GAAP purchase accounting adjustments for certain deferred revenue and costs, (b) legal, accounting and other professional fees directly attributable to acquisition activity, (c) employee severance payments and third party professional fees directly attributable to acquisition or corporate realignment activities, (d) certain non-recurring expenses associated with legal settlements or reserves for legal settlements in the period that pertain to historical matters that existed at acquired companies prior to their purchase date and a one-time minimum guarantee to effectively terminate a live events distribution agreement post COVID-19, (e) depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment, if any), and (f) certain stock-based compensation expense. Management does not consider these costs to be indicative of our core operating results.
With respect to projected full year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA, a quantitative reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related charges and legal settlement reserves excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. We expect that the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, including the proposed spin-out of PodcastOne or its pay-per-view business, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; PodcastOne's ability to list on a national exchange; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 29, 2022, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022, and in the Company's other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
** Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
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Significantly Expands Maintenance and Technician Service Offerings for Radiation-Producing and Nuclear Power Customers
BATON ROUGE, La., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Power Holdings, LLC ("Allied" or the "Company"), a full-service provider of power plant services, today announced that it has acquired Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc. ("RSCS"), a leading provider of project management, technical and laboratory services to the nuclear power industry. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Allied provides a diversified range of services – from routine maintenance to outage services and management, capital construction and specialized support – for power plants across the asset life cycle throughout the U.S. In November 2020, the Company was acquired by Bernhard Capital Partners, a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm investing in middle market businesses providing essential services to owners of critical infrastructure.
For more than three decades, RSCS has established itself as one of the most innovative and efficient providers of radiological and environmental services and nuclear site staffing services to industries and government agencies across the country. With proprietary radiation monitoring products and laboratory services, RSCS will enable Allied to expand its relationships with existing and new customers, while simultaneously allowing the Company to capitalize on the growing market for nuclear plant decommissioning and radiation monitoring services.
"We are thrilled to welcome such an established and well-respected team in the industry to the Allied family," said Ron McCall, Chief Executive Officer of Allied Power. "RSCS's proprietary products and best-in-class monitoring and technician services will enable us to capitalize on new contract opportunities, enhance the on-site and supportive offerings we provide to our nuclear facility clients and maximize significant tailwinds in the decommissioning space. We look forward to working closely with the RSCS team and embarking on a new phase of growth together."
"We share a deep commitment with the Allied team to provide efficient, quality radiological services to an expanding customer base, which makes this transaction a natural fit for our business," said Jay Tarzia, Principal and Executive Director of RSCS. "The added scale and offerings will provide our employees and customers with significant long-term opportunities, and we are excited to partner with the Allied and Bernhard teams."
"As the commercial nuclear energy market continues to play a pivotal, yet evolving, role – both domestically and internationally – in today's clean energy landscape and transition, it will increasingly require specialized expertise and support," said Mark Spender, a Partner of Bernhard Capital. "This transaction further solidifies Allied as the provider of choice for safe, mission-critical and cost-effective power services for the leading power generators across the country."
About Allied Power Holdings
Allied Power is a diversified, full-service provider of power plant services spanning the entire asset life cycle. The Allied Power team and leadership has vast experience in the utility industry and expertise in power generation. Utilizing this expertise, Allied Power is able to provide customers with proven, practical, and innovative approaches that maximize the efficiency and cost effectiveness of utilities without sacrificing safety or quality. Allied Power provides a full range of professional, technical and craft services including routine maintenance, outage, and capital construction services. To learn more at Allied Power, visit https://www.alliedpwr.com.
About Radiation Safety & Control Services
RSCS provides project management, technical, and laboratory services to the nuclear power industry, the Government, and other companies that use radioactive material. RSCS actively manages and supports nuclear and radiological operations and decommissioning projects through its specialty services and staff augmentation. RSCS's project services, ISO/IEC accredited laboratory, and its manufacturing division provide state-of-the art solutions to our clients to improve quality and efficiency. RSCS has a dedicated team of approximately 230 employees nationally. A group of its employees on a jobsite in CA recently announced their intent to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. For more information about RSCS please visit http://www.radsafety.com.
About Bernhard Capital Partners
Bernhard Capital Partners is a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm established in 2013. Bernhard Capital Partners has deployed capital in three funds across several strategies, has approximately $2.5 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International's 300 largest private equity firms worldwide. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit www.bernhardcapital.com.
Contacts
Allied Power
Christy Fairchild
Vice President – Human Resources & Corporate Development
cfairchild@alliedpwr.com
225-412-6435
Bernard Capital Partners
Ed Trissel / Erik Carlson
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449
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Top outdoor decorations
There are many ways to enhance the look of a garden, from choosing colorful flowers to adorning it with stones, mulch and lights. Garden ornaments are another means to personalize your outdoor green space, adding an element of playfulness, beauty or even spirituality to the garden.
Ornaments may be decorations to hang from trees or statues placed on the ground. Most are weather-resistant, which are the best ornaments for your garden.
Best garden ornaments
Teresa’s Collections Garden Gnome Statue
The gnome is the signature garden ornament, representing fertility, leisure pursuits and a bit of frivolity. This durable and colorful decoration is a classic depiction, with the bearded gnome wearing his iconic red cap and enjoying a relaxing pastime — watering flowers. As a modern touch, this gnome includes a solar light.
Sold by Amazon
This large tortoise sculpture named Tanya fits in elegantly within a lush outdoor green space, particularly near a pond or fountain. It’s available in two sizes: 20 inches and 30 inches. Made from a blend of light concrete, sand and fiberglass, it’s designed for durability and has an aged aesthetic. Since it should be brought in during freezing temperatures, it also makes an attractive indoor ornament. Companion Talia the Tortoise is also available and measures 30 inches.
Sold by Amazon
Design Toscano Frederic the Little Fisherman of Avignon
This cute statue is a popular choice for those with a pond in their garden. Named Frederic, this statue of a young fisherman represents leisure times and an optimistic spirit, perfect for an outdoor oasis.
Glitzhome Standing Fleur-de-Lis
It’s seen on currency, royal crests and even sports teams logos, and it can be a part of your backyard. A symbol of purity, the iconic fleur-de-lis, or lily, makes for a terrific garden ornament. Weather-resistant and designed to resemble stressed concrete, this statue is imposing at over 2 feet tall.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
What On Earth Squirrel Tree Climber
This cute and clever decoration boasts a cautious squirrel with its very own hard hat. At 12 inches tall, the ornament is realistically sized and subtly designed to blend in with an outdoor space. It’s weather-resistant and includes hardware for easy setup.
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An adorable addition to the garden for anyone who enjoys fairies and magic, this three-piece set features a swing set, flower cottage and horse-drawn carriage to set up in the hidden corners of your garden. It’s designed with changing weather in mind, resisting frost, snow, rain and UV rays. Notably, the house comes equipped with a solar panel and lights up after dark.
Sold by Amazon
Design Toscano Dragon of Falkenberg
For those seeking something sizable and a little more fierce, this iconic statue offers a creative look at a legendary dragon. This statue comes in three pieces, meant to be situated on a flat surface with space in between each. Once in place, it stands over a foot tall and two feet long.
Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Wayfair
At 6 inches in diameter, this decorative wheel ornament hangs from a tree or post in the garden providing a pop of color and serenity. The wind spinner arrives flat but is easily popped open so that a spherical three-dimensional ornament creates a hypnotic sight when it twirls. You have
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Earth Day campaign reinforces Third Coast's commitment to monthlong earth-friendly initiatives
HUMBLE, Texas, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBX), ("Third Coast"), the holding company of Third Coast Bank, SSB, today announced that, in recognition of the upcoming 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, each branch will host an electronic recycling event from April 18 until Earth Day on Friday, April 22.
To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Third Coast is inviting its customers to recycle any brand of used or outdated electronics for free. The campaign aims to encourage proper device disposal to decrease electronic waste and help customers prevent electronic waste from ending up in landfills. In addition, customers who drop off their unwanted electronics at each event will receive a free, environmentally friendly cloth tote.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by more than 3,500 US homes in a year. By recycling old electronics products, useful materials - such as glass, plastic and metals - can be collected and reused in the manufacture of other products. Donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing 'first use' materials.
"These recycling events demonstrate Third Coast's environmental stewardship by providing customers with end-of-life electronic recycling solutions," said Bart Caraway, Third Coast's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to providing this service to our customers by establishing a local drop-off location at each of our branches to recycle their electronics when unplugged for the last time."
"This weeklong electronic recycling event is a further example of the commitment that great communities have made to our environment. Together, Third Coast is helping the people of Texas become more environmentally responsible and are offering them a convenient opportunity to safely dispose of their old electronic devices at the same time," concluded Caraway.
About Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a commercially focused, Texas-based bank holding company operating primarily in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio markets through its wholly owned subsidiary, Third Coast Bank, SSB. Founded in 2008 in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank, SSB conducts banking operations through 12 branches and one loan production office encompassing the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Please visit https://www.tcbssb.com for more information.
Contact:
Ken Dennard / Natalie Hairston
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
(713) 529-6600
TCBX@dennardlascar.com
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Trump says FBI conducting search of Mar-a-Lago estate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said in a lengthy statement Monday that the FBI was conducting a search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and asserted that agents had broken open a safe. A person familiar with the matter said the action was related to a probe of whether Trump had taken classified records from his White House tenure to his Florida residence.
The action, which the FBI and Justice Department did not immediately confirm, marks a dramatic escalation in law enforcement scrutiny of Trump and comes as he has been laying the groundwork to make another bid for president. Though a search warrant does not suggest that criminal charges are near or even expected, federal officials looking to obtain one must demonstrate that they have probable cause that a crime occurred.
“After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” Trump said in his statement.
He added: “These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents. Nothing like this has ever happened to a President of the United States before.”
Justice Department spokesperson Dena Iverson declined to comment on the search, including about whether Attorney General Merrick Garland had personally authorized the search.
A person familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation, said the search happened earlier Monday and agents were also looking to see if Trump had additional presidential records or any classified documents at the estate.
The Justice Department has been investigating the presence of classified records inside 15 boxes that were retrieved from Mar-a-Lago by the National Archives and Records Administration earlier this year. The Archives then referred the matter to the Justice Department.
Federal law bars the removal of classified documents to unauthorized locations, though it is possible that Trump could try to argue that, as president, he was the ultimate declassification authority.
There are multiple statutes governing classified information, including a law punishable by up to five years in prison that makes it a crime to remove such records and retain them at an unauthorized location. Another statute makes it a crime to mishandle classified records either intentionally or in a grossly negligent manner.
The probe is hardly the only legal headache confronting Trump. A separate investigation related to efforts by Trump and his allies to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has also been intensifying in Washington.
And a district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia is investigation whether Trump and his close associates sought to interfere in that state’s election, which was won by Democrat Joe Biden.
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Services for Norman Eugene Pruitt, 76, of Little River-Academy will be held in private.
Mr. Pruitt died Tuesday, June 14, at a Plano hospital.
He was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Little River-Academy to G.E. and Edith Mae Pace Pruitt. He graduated from Academy High School. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Singer Sewing Corporation. He married Karen Elaine Restivo Pruitt in 1970.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
Survivors include two sons, Samuel Pace and Gene Alexander Puritt; a daughter, Adina Anne Lozano; a sister, Loretta French; and a grandchild.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_583a8fc4-ee91-11ec-9f8b-47d91f23b89c.html | 2022-06-18T08:20:20Z |
BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Hemp Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of new strains of hemp to its already popular line of products. Boston Hemp Inc. has added Purple Urkle, Sour Dog and Gogi OG to its line-up of available hemp flower. The new strains are available as smalls. Smalls are from the same harvest as larger buds but are smaller in size. There is no difference in the levels of CBD that can be found in this smaller sized bud of these new strains. The new strains are available to be infused with additional cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, HHC or THC-O.
Purple Urkle is a rich and robust hemp strain filled with earthy notes. Sour Dog has sour notes and a fruity flavor profile. Gogi OG is not only fruity, it is sweet. Each of these new strains are organically grown on hemp farms located in Vermont and are of the highest quality.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a premier retailer of fine hemp products. Their product line-up consists of flower, concentrates, edibles and vapes. Their products are available for sale at both their retail location in Hanover, Massachusetts and on-line at www.BostonHempInc.com.
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Event running through August at all Century Communities and Century Complete locations
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, revealed it's bringing back its popular Purple Tag sale through the month of August, offering major savings on new homes from the company's two homebuilding brands: Century Communities and Century Complete.
- Special pricing
- Closing cost assistance
- Competitive financing and rate lock programs through affiliate lender, Inspire Home Loans®
- Move-in packages
*Offers vary by location and most offers cannot be combined with multiple offers. Buyers should consult their local Sales Associate for details.
Buyers can learn about savings and start their search at
www.CenturyCommunities.com/PurpleTagSale.
Century makes it easy for homebuyers to find their summer dream home with quick move-in homes ready to close within 30 to 90 days—available to purchase on-site or through the builder's industry-first buy online process—showcasing modern open-concept floor plans designed for any lifestyle. Plus, buyers will enjoy the perfect match of desirable location and quality new home with communities in over 45 sought-after markets across 17 states.
"Purple Tag is all about helping buyers from coast to coast achieve their dream home with multiple ways to save," said Liesel Cooper, national president of Century Communities. "For Purple Tag this year, we're excited to offer thousands in savings for every homebuyer, encompassing everything from closing cost assistance to special pricing and more."
"Purple Tag is an exceptional opportunity for Century Complete buyers to find the best home that suits their needs and lifestyle," said Greg Huff, national president of Century Complete. "On top of an already affordable lineup of quality floor plans, our competitive financing and rate lock offers maximize the ability for homebuyers to get out of renting and into their brand-new home."
In addition to Purple Tag savings, homebuyers can tap into an exclusive team of credit specialists with The Ascent Club—a value-added program available free through affiliate lender, Inspire Home Loans®.
Benefits of The Ascent Club
- Complimentary financing analysis
- New Homebuyer Workshops with insights on credit and homebuying
- Credit Specialist Resources with guidance on qualifying for your home loan, improving your credit score, saving for a down payment, and more
Learn more at https://www.inspirehomeloans.com/the-ascent-club.
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes across the nation.
How it works:
- Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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Key pillar supports Sapphire's portfolio companies along their growth journey and accelerates their go-to-market efforts.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapphire Ventures, a leading global investment firm that partners with visionary management teams and venture funds to scale companies of consequence, today announced that Karan Singh has joined the firm as a partner and head of Sapphire's new Revenue Excellence function, an expanded function of the Portfolio Growth team. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Karan will be responsible for providing strategic GTM advisory services to Sapphire portfolio companies to help scale their revenue engines.
Sapphire's new Revenue Excellence function will supply the firm's portfolio companies with support and guidance as they pursue their growth journeys. Through partnership with leaders in sales, marketing, customer success and revenue operations, this function will become a hub of knowledge and best practices for revenue leaders as they navigate the various phases of growth.
"At Sapphire, we aim to provide our portfolio companies with the most meaningful and impactful guidance at the right time, across their entire revenue engine. We want to meet our companies where their needs are, so we can help them succeed," said Karan. "Revenue Excellence will anchor on three key pillars that will unlock the growth potential of our portfolio and pipeline companies: strategic advisory, thought leadership and community development. We will lead with specialized experience and advisory for our portfolio of companies, which we will supplement with a curated community of experts within and outside of the Sapphire portfolio. This will be surrounded by relevant, forward-looking thought-leadership content and collateral that the broader community can benefit from."
"We believe Karan's addition to Sapphire completes the Portfolio Growth platform and unlocks our ability to provide the best go-to-market support for our portfolio," said Rami Branitzky, partner at Sapphire and head of Portfolio Growth. "Over the years, we've built strong relationships with corporate buyers, go-to-market channel providers and top notch revenue leaders. We feel the addition of the Revenue Excellence practice will allow us to provide much-needed knowledge and best practices for our companies as they quickly grow and scale."
Sapphire's Revenue Excellence function will rely on an approach that partners its experience with its portfolio of companies' learnings through scale to develop and disseminate the most actionable and relevant advice possible. Because there isn't one perfect revenue organization, we believe the answer lies in the collective insights of Sapphire's portfolio companies, which the new function will harness and share.
Karan joins Sapphire from Procore, where he served as a revenue operations and strategy leader. Prior to Procore, he was in a similar role at Cloudera and he has advised a number of SaaS companies on all things go-to-market. His strengths include developing GTM strategy, architecting data-driven organizations, creating best-in-class technology infrastructure to scale and developing operating processes that increase revenue productivity through hyper-growth.
"Ask any seasoned entrepreneur and they'll tell you growth is hard. It's even harder now that the prevailing mantra isn't 'growth at all costs.' The companies that manage to beat the odds, scale and grow their business significantly are rewarded by the marketplace," said Sapphire Partner Rajeev Dham. "We know Karan will be an ideal fit for the job at hand. He's a great listener and can work with a variety of GTM leaders in a consultative manner, understanding their needs and solving them."
Sapphire is a leading global technology-focused venture capital firm with more than $10.2 billion in AUM and team members across Austin, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco. For more than two decades, Sapphire has partnered with visionary management teams and venture funds to help scale companies of consequence. Since its founding, Sapphire has invested in more than 170 companies globally resulting in more than 30 Public Listings and 45 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategies — Sapphire Ventures, Sapphire Partners and Sapphire Sport — are focused on scaling companies and venture funds, elevating them to become category leaders. Sapphire's Portfolio Growth team of experienced operators delivers a strategic blend of value-add services, tools and resources designed to support portfolio company leaders as they scale. To learn more about Sapphire, visit: https://sapphireventures.com.
Disclaimer:
Nothing presented within this article is intended to constitute investment advice, and under no circumstances should any information provided herein be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund managed by Sapphire Ventures ("Sapphire"). Information provided reflects Sapphires' views as of a time, whereby such views are subject to change at any point and Sapphire shall not be obligated to provide notice of any change. Companies mentioned in this article are a representative sample of portfolio companies in which Sapphire has invested in which the author believes such companies fit the objective criteria stated in commentary, which do not reflect all investments made by Sapphire. A complete alphabetical list of Sapphire's investments made by its direct growth and sports investing strategies is available here. No assumptions should be made that investments listed above were or will be profitable. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or the actual experience may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in these statements. Nothing contained in this article may be relied upon as a guarantee or assurance as to the future success of any particular company. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
"AUM" Assets Under Management (AUM) represents Sapphire's Regulatory Assets Under Management as of 12/31/2021 per ADV filed March 2022 ."Companies represent all Sapphire direct growth investments made since the firm's inception in 2011 to May 2022. "Public Listings" represents all Sapphire direct growth investments that have had a public listing from the firm's inception in 2011 to May 2022. "M&A's" represent all Sapphire direct growth investments that have had an exit via acquisitions from the firm's inception in 2011 to May 2022.
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Royal expectations: Greinke, Witt and KC’s hopes for 2022
By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Every big leaguer thinks their team has a chance when they arrive to spring training. The old “hope springs eternal” cliché is, after all, more apropos to Major League Baseball than perhaps any other professional sport.
It’s been a few years, though, since the Royals viewed a season with expectations rather than hope.
Not since it won back-to-back American League pennants in 2014 and ‘15 under former manager Ned Yost and went on to win its first World Series in three decades, has the long-suffering, small-market franchise begun a season with the same amount of optimism that it carries into Thursday’s opener against Cleveland at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals have erstwhile star and former Cy Young Award winner Zach Greinke on the hill. They have the game’s top prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., at third base. And they return just about everyone else from a club that has improved its win percentage each of the past three seasons and wants to take the next step toward that of a contender.
“The first conversation we had in this clubhouse is the expectation, in our mind, it’s championships, and that’s plural. How do we build on the things we’re doing?” explained Royals manager Mike Matheny, who took over when Yost retired after his second straight 100-plus loss season in 2019 and has been tasked with finishing off the rebuild.
It hasn’t been easy on Matheny, either. His first year turned into a 60-game sprint because of COVID-19, which also wiped out an entire minor league season, thus setting back the development of many of the organization’s top prospects.
“I truly believe winning is a habit,” Matheny said, “and you just kind of have to have that level of expectation, and you start getting players that buy into that, and you realize it’s extremely special. But you also look around here and take an honest evaluation of where we are. This is in front of us right now. This isn’t us building for the future. It’s right here, right now. It’s unique. The guys smell it. And to be in the middle of it, there’s no place I’d rather be.”
The Royals were forced by finances more than anything into their massive rebuild about five years ago, when they were unable to hold onto championship cornerstones such as Eric Hosmer and Lorenzo Cain. But the undertaking always felt as if it had a clear path to success, rather than the work of a franchise drifting aimlessly in the wind.
That was the way the Royals were for much of the 1990s and all of the 2000s.
Yet the fact that Dayton Moore, then the general manager and now the club president, has already produced a champion in Kansas City gave the process instant credibility. And it’s not as if the Royals were starting entirely from scratch; among the key pieces already in the fold were All-Star catcher Salvador Perez and All-Star outfielder Whit Merrifield.
The biggest task was to rebuild the pitching staff. So, the Royals pounded the first-year player draft in search of arms, and their conscious decision to scoop up advanced college pitchers has already produced on the big league level.
Greinke will start on opening day in his much-anticipated return to Kansas City, but he’ll be followed in the opening series against the Guardians by a bunch of 20-somethings Brad Keller, Kris Bubic and Carlos Hernandez. Another will probably be the fifth start, whether that is Daniel Lynch or Brady Singer or someone else.
“We’re here to win ballgames. Everyone’s goal going into the season is win the World Series,” Keller said. “I think we have the talent there. It’s just a matter of stepping up when the time comes to win ballgames.”
Witt is almost certain to help in that department.
His major league debut is perhaps the most anticipated in club history, and that’s saying something for a franchise that produced George Brett. Witt has raked Cactus League pitching this spring, hitting well over .400 with three highlight-reel home runs, and his slick fielding and daring-do on the base paths make him a legitimate five-tool star.
In fact, he’s such a star that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who owns part of the club, keeps tweeting about him.
“Oh, really? I haven’t really checked,” Witt said. “He’s the man. That’s cool.”
Now, the history of baseball is littered with far more successful clubs than Kansas City that entered the season with high expectations and limped home in September. It’s easy to call yourself a contender in the spring, when everyone still has the same record, but much harder to turn words into actions once the season begins.
The Royals know this, of course. They are not naïve. But just maybe …
“We all know what the end game is and how we’ve evaluated: It’s wins and losses,” Matheny said. “Things are always in front of us, but I think there’s been some significant steps. We’ve seen a lot of our younger players take that next step. It’s improvement and growth, but it comes down to that thing that’s always hanging there. We have one eye on getting better and one eye on a championship.”
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NEW ORLEANS, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 3, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against C3.ai, Inc. ("C3" or the "Company") (NYSE:AI), if they purchased the Company's securities between December 9, 2020 and February 15, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") and/or purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's shares pursuant to the Company's December 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities or shares of C3 as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-ai/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by May 3, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
C3 and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period and/or in the Registration Statement and Prospectus issued in conjunction with the initial public offering, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's partnership with Baker Hughes was deteriorating; (ii) the Company was employing a flawed accounting methodology to conceal the deterioration of its Baker Hughes partnership; (iii) the Company faced challenges in product adoption and significant salesforce turnover; (iv) the Company overstated, inter alia, the extent of its investment in technology, description of its customers, its total addressable market, the pace of its market growth, and the scale of alliances with its major business partners; and (v) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The case is The Reckstin Family Trust v. C3.Ai, Inc., et al., No. 22-cv-01413.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Contact:
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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New Feature Encourages Customers to Shop Thoughtfully and Help Give Back to Non-Profit Organizations
NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 22nd, UNIQLO will launch "Buy with Purpose," a new feature available on the UNIQLO APP and uniqlo.com that rewards customers' purchases of certain items with a donation made from UNIQLO on the customer's behalf to one of three non-profit UNIQLO partner organizations. The styles within the "Buy with Purpose" program are sustainably made, including BlueCycle Jeans – which use a process that reduces the amount of water in the jeans finishing process by up to 99% - and DRY-EX and UV Protection products that are made with recycled polyester. The new program is one of UNIQLO's latest efforts to extend its LifeWear philosophy of making good clothing that is made for all to also making a better planet and society for all.
Upon checking out any item that has a "Buy with Purpose" stamp, either in-store by scanning the APP, or online at uniqlo.com, customers will receive a notification that their purchase has earned a $2 donation credit. They are then asked to choose one of UNIQLO's long-standing non-profit partner organizations for the donation to go to: USA for UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency), charity: water, or Street Soccer USA.
"UNIQLO has always strived for continuous improvement, in our apparel, our services, and our contributions to society," said Daisuke Tsukagoshi, UNIQLO USA CEO. "As we continue to evolve, our customers remain at the forefront of everything we do. This program allows us to engage with them in a shared effort to support organizations that are improving people's lives throughout the world, in linking sustainably-conscious product choices to a greater purpose."
For USA for UNCHR, $100 can provide psychosocial support to a child in Ukraine (including access to outreach activities, daycare centers, and child-friendly spaces). For charity: water, $40 can provide lifetime access to clean drinking water for one person. And for Street Soccer USA, $100 can provide a year of coaching, competitions, homework help, and mentorship for one child.
To learn more about the "Buy with Purpose" program, visit:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/spl/sustainability/buy-with-purpose
To download the app, visit:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/special-feature/app
About UNIQLO LifeWear
Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual's style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people's lives.
About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing
UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.13 trillion yen for the 2021 fiscal year ending August 31, 2021 (US $19.4 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2021 rate of $1 = 109.9 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world's largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan's leading specialty retailer.
UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,300 stores in 25 markets including Japan. In alphabetical order, the other markets are Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K. U.S. and Vietnam. In addition, UNIQLO established a social business in Bangladesh together with the Grameen Bank in 2010, and today there are more than 15 Grameen-UNIQLO stores, mostly located in Dhaka.
With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.
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Engineered to create real-time enterprise applications in the Metaverse.
TORONTO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MetaVRse, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of version 2.0 of the most robust 3D creation platform on the web. Completely rebuilt from the ground up, MetaVRse Engine 2.0 contains enterprise-grade features from multi-player/editor and git integration, to on-premise hosting and drag and drop support for common 2D and 3D assets. Engine 2.0 consists of a custom WebGL rendering core, low-code, JavaScript enabled editor and universal 3D web-player accessible on over 7 billion devices.
"We have been building interactive and immersive experiences for some of the world's largest brands using our engine and we realized that in order to offer truly unlimited, global scale, a complete rebuild was necessary" commented MetaVRse Co-Founder, Alan Smithson. "We began the process in January 2021, and we are super excited to introduce Engine 2.0, what we feel is the fastest and most advanced 3D creation platform on the web."
Game Engines are the creative platforms by which the 'Metaverse' will be built. Without these tools, creating immersive, interactive 3D content would be a very manual, code intensive process. The true 'Metaverse' will be powered by the technology stack of 3D, XR, avatars, persistent worlds, decentralized assets (Blockchain/NFT), and AI such as Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning.
- Multi-player / multi-editor
- Low-code and JavaScript editing
- Automatic Git backup and repository
- Physics, spatial audio & video streaming
- Real-time communication (text, video, audio)
- Browser based, multi-threading
- Support for WebXR
- Team & workspace management
- Automatic NFT Generator
- Custom Avatar System
- Support for mobile, desktop and tablet devices via browser
In addition to these new features, MetaVRse Engine 2.0 now has a full physics engine built-in, and supports most common 2D and 3D assets, OBJ, FBX, GLTF, GLB, JPEG, MP3, MP4, video streaming and real-time communications (text, audio, video).
The MetaVRse Engine has been used for training, marketing, and retail by marquee brands such as, Samsung, Siemens Healthineers, Mastercard, Oracle, Hilti, Pearson Education and many more.
Access to the Engine 2.0 beta version will be available by registering for access at metavrse.com/engine2/. Public access will be available in Q3 2022.
MetaVRse is a 3D creation platform for the future of human communication, collaboration, culture, and commerce. MetaVRse makes it easy to create & share interactive 3D experiences instantly on the web. Since 2016, MetaVRse Studio has created hundreds of 3D Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality (XR) projects for the world's top Brands.
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BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A former education minister of Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a federal police corruption investigation, further hurting the far-right leader’s bid for reelection.
Milton Ribeiro left the post in March after Brazilian media reported leaked conversations of him with mayors who would allegedly be favored by the federal government in the distribution of the budget.
The leaked conversations reported by Brazilian media showed in March that Ribeiro had two Evangelical pastors as unofficial intermediaries approaching mayors who could help Bolsonaro’s campaign. The former minister is an evangelical pastor himself.
Both favored municipalities governed by their allies and demanded bribes, including a kilo of gold, the reports said.
Ribeiro is accused of influence peddling, corruption, prevarication, and administrative advocacy – meaning under Brazilian law he could have used his ministerial job to promote private interests.
The former minister denied any wrongdoing when the scandal broke.
Bolsonaro, who at the time said he would “put his face to the fire” for Ribeiro, changed his narrative after his former minister was jailed.
“If he is guilty, he will pay,” Bolsonaro said in a radio interview. “Let him answer for his actions. I pray to God that there is no problem. But if there is a problem, the federal police are investigating. It’s a sign that I don’t interfere with the federal police because it would be staining me, obviously.”
Brazil’s president is facing an uphill battle for his reelection. Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads all polls for October’s vote. He hopes to return to the job he had between 2003-2010.
In one of the recordings, Ribeiro told mayors that Bolsonaro had asked him to prioritize mayors appointed by the two clerics. Brazil’s president denied any connection with the case.
In a statement released on its website on Wednesday, Brazil’s federal police said that 13 search and seizure warrants had been issued and five people were under arrest in the case. Police did not say whether the the two pastors mentioned in the recordings have been jailed. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/former-education-minister-in-brazil-is-jailed-in-graft-probe/ | 2022-06-23T00:10:56Z |
ATHENS, Greece, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International and GEK TERNA Group held a special event in Athens yesterday signaling the official start of their partnership for the construction and operation of an integrated resort and casino, located in the iconic area of the Athens Riviera, within the context of "The Ellinikon" development. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens, which is set to open in 2026, will be a unique destination in Europe, combining a 5-Star luxury hotel, a world class gaming floor, a premier meeting and convention space, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue, internationally renowned food and beverage, luxurious Rock® Spa and Pool Complex, and a high-end retail promenade.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will be an international destination, offering its visitors an exciting mix of entertainment, food and beverage, and accommodations, embracing the Mediterranean climate and providing special outdoor spaces.
"We are thrilled to announce the partnership with GEK TERNA Group and further expand Hard Rock's reach across the globe in the great City of Athens," said Jim Allen, Hard Rock International Chairman. "This development will bring over 3,000 jobs to the people of Greece and we look forward to bring our unique brand of entertainment to provide an unparalleled experience for guests of all ages."
"This development will create a premium tourism spot, expected to offer employment to thousands of people, yield significant revenues to the public sector, and add value to Greece's brand," said George Peristeris, Chairman and CEO of GEK TERNA Group. "Along with Hard Rock we are realizing a private investment of over 1 billion euros, reaffirming our trust in Greece's prospects and potential."
The development brings a vibrant casino comprised of 200 tables and 2,000 gaming machines and a tower that consists of more than 1,000 guest rooms and suites overlooking the waterfront or views across Athens to the Parthenon. Additionally, the project includes the highest outdoor rooftop terrace in Athens with a rooftop pool deck, bars, and the Rock® Spa and Body Rock Fitness.
Construction of the project is expected to begin within the first months of 2023 and last about 3 years, setting the opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens in 2026.
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