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NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Mullen securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu Motors; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50 was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Mullen class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5459 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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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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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) ("Delek US") today announced that the Company intends to issue a press release summarizing second quarter 2022 results before the U.S. stock market opens on Thursday, August 4, 2022. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET) on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
The live broadcast of this conference call will be available online by going to www.DelekUS.com and clicking on the investor relations section of the website. The online replay will be available on the website for 90 days.
Investors may also wish to listen to Delek Logistics Partners, LP's (NYSE: DKL) ("Delek Logistics") second quarter 2022 earnings conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET) and review Delek Logistics' earnings press release. Market trends and information disclosed by Delek Logistics may be relevant to the logistics segment reported by Delek US. Investors can find information related to Delek Logistics and the timing of its earnings release online by going to www.DelekLogistics.com.
Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, asphalt, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing. The refining assets consist of refineries operated in Tyler and Big Spring, Texas, El Dorado, Arkansas and Krotz Springs, Louisiana with a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.
The logistics operations consist of Delek Logistics. Delek US and its affiliates also own the general partner and an approximate 80 percent limited partner interest in Delek Logistics. Delek Logistics is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets.
The convenience store retail business operates approximately 250 convenience stores in central and west Texas and New Mexico.
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Award-Winning Musician Joins Iconic Mars Brand To Create A World Where Everyone Feels They Belong
NEWARK, N.J., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today M&M'S®, a proud part of the Mars family of brands, has announced that the brand is partnering with one of the most influential, groundbreaking musicians of our time, Lil Nas X, to harness the power of music and connect with fans in a fresh way for the iconic M&M'S brand.
"In the world Mars wants tomorrow, society is inclusive. And through the M&M'S brand we're committed to inspiring moments of connection and fun by encouraging a deeper sense of belonging," said Allison Miazga-Bedrick, Mars Wrigley Senior Brand Director. "Music is one of the most powerful tools to bring people together. Like our iconic M&M'S brand, music sparks nostalgia, memories, and fun and we are thrilled to be able to partner with one of the most trailblazing artists in the world, Lil Nas X, to help us further cement M&M'S role within entertainment."
For 80 years, the iconic M&M'S brand has been a household favorite across generations, and recently, the brand announced an evolved purpose, focused on creating a world where everyone feels they belong.
Known for shattering barriers across the music industry, Lil Nas X and his unapologetically authentic tracks have inspired fans around the globe to be accepting of a more diverse world. Together, Lil Nas X and M&M'S will leverage the power of music to lay the groundwork for a new platform that brings people together to celebrate music, build connections, and enjoy more moments of fun through a series of initiatives set to kick off later this year.
"M&M'S is iconic and I'm a huge fan of the brand," said Lil Nas X. "I'm excited to work with them on some really cool projects this year that are as colorful as they are."
In addition to the upcoming collaboration with Lil Nas X, M&M'S will be rolling out a series of music-centric initiatives to support this platform and connect with fans in a meaningful way. Most recently, M&M'S partnered with NBC Universal on NBC'S new music competition series, 'American Song Contest.' The brand sponsored a custom on-set lounge - the M&M'S Music Lounge – which was a fun, colorful area for contestants to hang out before and after they performed. Looking ahead, M&M'S will have a presence at several summertime festivals and will give everyone the chance to join in on the fun from home via a digital M&M'S Music Lounge.
For more information about all of M&M'S musical programming happening this summer, visit MMS.com and follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more on the brand's work with Lil Nas X.
About Mars, Incorporated
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 125,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M's®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL™, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses, including AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive. The Mars Compass, inspired by the Economics of Mutuality, is used to measure the company's progress in service of its purpose; The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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- Positive data from a Phase 2 study of IONIS-FB-LRx support further development for treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS), today announced that its long-standing partner, Roche, will license and advance IONIS-FB-LRx, an investigational antisense medicine, into a Phase 3 clinical study in patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). IgAN is a rare and serious condition that often leads to chronic kidney disease and renal failure. Roche's decision to advance the program comes after positive data from a Phase 2 clinical study in which IONIS-FB-LRx met its primary endpoint of change in 24-hour urinary protein at 29 weeks compared to baseline.
In the Phase 2 study (NCT04014335), IONIS-FB-LRx demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. The study data are consistent with the clinical profile seen across Ionis' other LICA programs, further validating how advancements in the company's LIgand-Conjugated Antisense technology platform position Ionis to deliver potentially transformative treatments for a range of unmet medical needs. Data from the Phase 2 study of IONIS-FB-LRx in patients with IgAN has been submitted for presentation at an upcoming medical meeting.
IgAN occurs when too much IgA protein accumulates in the kidneys, causing inflammation and tissue damage, which is the root cause of the disease. IONIS-FB-LRx was designed by Ionis to reduce the production of complement factor B (FB), which is associated with the development of several complement-mediated diseases, including IgAN.
"Roche's decision to advance the program reaffirms our shared confidence in the ability of Ionis' antisense medicines to effectively target the root cause of difficult to treat diseases like immunoglobulin A nephropathy," said Michael McCaleb, Ph.D., vice president, clinical development at Ionis. "The results of the Phase 2 study provide initial clinical evidence that IONIS-FB-LRx reduces complement and protein levels in the urine of patients with IgAN."
Roche will lead and be responsible for the Phase 3 study of IONIS-FB-LRx in patients with IgAN and for future global development, regulatory and commercialization activities.
IONIS-FB-LRx is also being evaluated in GOLDEN (NCT03815825), a Phase 2 clinical study to determine whether the medicine can slow or halt the progression of geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. Ionis will receive $55 million from Roche for licensing IONIS-FB-LRx for IgAN and achieving a development milestone in the GOLDEN study.
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is an important cause of chronic kidney disease and renal failure. Also known as Berger's disease, IgAN is characterized by deposition of IgA and Complement 3 (C3) activation products in the glomerular mesangium of the kidneys, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. Although IgAN may occur at any age, it generally presents in the second or third decade of life. The clinical presentation, disease progression and histologic findings are highly variable among affected individuals. Current therapies are aimed at reduction of protein levels in the urine with administration of angiotensin inhibitors and control of blood pressure. Sometimes immunosuppressive therapies are given; however, this practice is not universally accepted.
For more than 30 years, Ionis has been the leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care with its novel antisense technology. Ionis currently has three marketed medicines and a premier late-stage pipeline highlighted by industry-leading cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision of becoming a leading, fully integrated biotechnology company.
To learn more about Ionis, visit www.ionispharma.com and follow us on Twitter @ionispharma.
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding Ionis' business and the therapeutic and commercial potential of Ionis' technologies, IONIS-FB-LRx and other products in development. Any statement describing Ionis' goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those related to the impact COVID-19 could have on our business, and including but not limited to, those related to our commercial products and the medicines in our pipeline, and particularly those inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercializing medicines that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such medicines. Ionis' forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although Ionis' forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Ionis. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning Ionis' programs are described in additional detail in Ionis' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and the most recent Form 10-Q quarterly filing, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these and other documents are available from the Company.
In this press release, unless the context requires otherwise, "Ionis," "Company," "we," "our," and "us" refers to Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiaries.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals® is a trademark of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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'I Served' resource fair to connect Stark veterans, families
GREEN – Veterans and their families can make connections and learn about the resources available to them during the Stark County Veterans Service Commission's "I Served" resource fair.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16 at the MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway. It will feature more than 60 vendors, food trucks, and games and activities for families.
"We're really hoping to connect with our veterans population," said De Ann Williams, executive director of the Veterans Service Commission.
The veterans commission hosted a resource fair designed for female veterans in previous years. Williams said the agency decided to open up the event to all veterans and their families so they can hear about the opportunities and resources available to them in Stark County.
Williams, who became director of the agency in 2017, said her goal is to make every veteran living in Stark County aware of the commission. She said many do not know about the opportunities available to them or assume they do not qualify for benefits.
The veterans commission has put a large emphasis on community outreach in recent years, she said, to help make the agency's presence known.
This year will be the veterans commission's fourth annual resource fair. Stark County Veterans Service Commission Outreach Manager Dana Stilianos said in an email that some of the vendors in attendance will include Angela Williams Wood Burning, Blue Star Mothers, Ohio Means Jobs and CommQuest.
Stilianos also said there will be face painting, a balloon artist and games for children.
"We're really looking forward to it," Williams said.
For more information, call the Stark County Veterans Service Commission at 330-451-7439.
Reach Paige at 330-580-8577 or pmbennett@gannett.com, or on Twitter at @paigembenn. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/07/stark-county-veterans-commission-hold-resource-fair/7809335001/ | 2022-07-07T12:06:55Z |
Jerry Bruckheimer addresses Johnny Depp’s future with ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, has reportedly had his say about Johnny Depp continuing to appear in the franchise.
Depp is currently suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard for defamation over a 2018 op-ed for the Washington Post. In the piece, Heard described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him acting roles, including a potential appearance a sixth “Pirates” film.
The actor has portrayed Jack Sparrow in all five movies and Bruckheimer talked to The Times about whether Depp would return.
“Not at this point,” Bruckheimer said. “The future is yet to be decided.”
The producer confirmed that he is working on a sequel with a female lead.
“We’re talking to Margot Robbie,” he said. “We are developing two ‘Pirates’ scripts — one with her, one without.”
The last film was 2017’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.”
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Daycare in Bonham reduce class sizes
BONHAM, Texas (KXII) - Morning Star Academy is experiencing a shortage of staff members to run its daycare, which led the school to tell parents it’s reducing class sizes by 50 percent.
Parent Jessica Howell said, “They gave me the notice on Monday, and Thursday was our last day.”
The short notice left some parents concerned over the daycare’s reasons behind cutting classes.
Jessica Howell said, “It’s definitely not the teachers that are there, I think that it goes higher than that. It’s a power thing... the person that’s in the position to do these things is definitely not the right person to be in that position.”
A few parents are questioning the management in charge.
Parent Taylor Dooley said, “The director is blaming it on shortage of staffing and saying these teachers are going to find better jobs, but these teachers wouldn’t be pouring their hearts out, saying if we couldn’t find childcare, they would offer their homes to us.”
The news has come as a shock not only to parents, but their kids, Taylor Dooley said, “We didn’t have any issues with anybody except the head of the school. To see how the teachers are being treated, it really breaks my heart. My kids haven’t slept in a week. They’re really heart broken, they don’t understand why they have to leave such a good school, because of one person.”
Morning star won’t disclose how it’s deciding which kids are able to stay and which are asked to leave.
However, this morning it released a statement saying in part, “We know that we are not alone in this struggle as childcare facilities across the country are experiencing similar staff shortages. Although, great effort has been focused on recruiting and retaining staff, we have been unable to fill positions. As always, we are forever grateful to our community and families for their continued support. we look forward to many years ahead as we grow with Fannin county.”
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Around 80,000 tourists are stranded in the popular resort city of Sanya on China's tropical Hainan island after authorities announced lockdown measures to stem an outbreak of Covid-19.
Public transportation was suspended and people's movements inside the city were restricted from early Saturday morning, authorities said. Stranded tourists are required to stay for seven days and clear five Covid-19 tests before leaving.
Deputy mayor He Shigang on Friday said around 80,000 tourists remained in the city. All those currently in Sanya as well as people who have been to the city since July 23 were not allowed to leave Hainan province after 6pm local time on Saturday, provincial authorities said.
The restrictions come at the height of the summer tourism season for the island province, a popular destination often called China's Hawaii for its sandy beaches, tropical forests and high-end hotels.
Over 80% of flights leaving Sanya were cancelled on Saturday, according to data from flight tracking company Variflight. All trains departing from Sanya were canceled, state broadcaster CCTV said Saturday.
Authorities in Sanya acknowledged the inconvenience to tourists and pledged during a Saturday afternoon press conference to do their best to solve issues that arise, including streamlining travel booking cancellations and offering half-price discounts on hotel stays for stranded tourists in Sanya.
The city was divided into high and medium risk zones, with control measures varying depending on risk-level, according to local officials. The whole city, however, was considered under "static management" -- an official term used to describe the deployment of lockdown measures.
The city, which lies at the southern tip of Hainan island, has recorded 827 cases between August 1 and midnight on Saturday, including 240 confirmed cases and 173 asymptomatic infections on Saturday, according to an announcement from provincial health authorities Sunday morning. China counts symptomatic and asymptomatic cases separately.
Saturday's numbers make the outbreak the most severe in China, which reported a total of 736 confirmed and asymptomatic local cases nationally for that day.
Authorities have said they detected the highly transmissible Omicron BA.5.1.3 subvariant in the outbreak, which they believe was spread to the island via contact with overseas seafood dealers in Sanya's Yazhou fishing port.
A second city in Hainan, Danzhou, announced partial lockdown measures on Saturday afternoon, according to an official bulletin.
Hainan's provincial authorities on Saturday also announced province-wide nucleic acid testing, as cases were detected in other parts of the island.
The latest measures come as China's economy struggles under its stringent "zero-Covid" policy, in which it aims to suppress the spread of infection via lockdowns, mass testing and tough border controls.
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Jury awards nearly $9M to families in fertility fraud case
DENVER (AP) — A jury has awarded nearly $9 million to three families who accused a Colorado fertility doctor of using his own sperm to inseminate three mothers who requested anonymous donors. The jury reached its decision late Wednesday, finding Dr. Paul B. Jones liable along with his clinic, Women’s Health Care of Western Colorado. The verdict stems from a 2019 lawsuit over artificial inseminations done from 1979 to 1985. The children grew up and as adults learned through genealogy services that they shared DNA. The clinic declined comment. A woman who answered the telephone at Jones’ home declined to talk. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/29/jury-awards-nearly-9m-to-families-in-fertility-fraud-case/ | 2022-04-29T21:11:09Z |
New member adds 90 advisors, 50 support staff to independent wealth management network
PHOENIX, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group Inc., the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, today announced the addition of Gallagher's Retirement Plan Consulting Practice, a 90+advisor team, to the Advisor Group network.
Gallagher joins Advisor Group through its affiliation with network partner Triad Advisors, a network of firms that also includes FSC Securities, Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial, Securities America and Woodbury Financial Services.
Gallagher's Retirement Plan Consulting capabilities are driven by the team's extensive experience, expertise, and credibility with defined benefit and defined contribution clients. A consulting model that combines small firm flexibility with the scalability and depth of a large organization made Gallagher and Triad like-minded and natural partners for delivering holistic financial wellbeing solutions to clients.
"Autonomy was a key factor in our decision to consolidate most of our major business lines, including the more than 2,000 retirement plans we oversee. A hybrid model -- with Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, as the RIA and Triad Advisors as the broker-dealer – provides flexibility to grow our financial planning practice," said John Jurik, Gallagher's National Practice Leader for Retirement Plan Consulting.
Jeff Leonard, Financial and Retirement Services Leader North America, added that "Gallagher chose Triad because of its experience, expertise and focus on partnership."
Michael Gatti, CFP®, Vice President of Business Development at Triad Advisors, said, "Gallagher leadership's decades of experience shepherding corporate clients, financial planning clients and potential merger partners to their goals brings incredible value to our network. We look forward to supporting their needs and those of their clients and building a long-term relationship with the entire team."
"We are thrilled that Gallagher's team recognized Triad's reputation as a leader and pioneer in the hybrid RIA model when they were considering the growing needs of their retirement business practice," said Jeff Rosenthal, President Triad Advisors. "We are honored to have them as part of the Advisor Group family."
Greg Cornick, President of Advice and Wealth Management at Advisor Group, said: "On behalf of the entire Advisor Group family of firms, we welcome the Gallagher team. We are thrilled they chose to build their hybrid RIA with an experienced and proven partner. We look forward to their continued success with Advisor Group."
About Gallagher
Gallagher's Retirement, Investment & Fiduciary Consulting Practices provide retirement, investment advice/consulting and decision-making to institutional investors, which include public and private sector employee benefit plans (including multi-employer plans), charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, labor organizations, state or municipal government entities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, private trusts, and corporations or business entities, high net worth and other individuals. Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, is a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm.
Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC ("GFA") is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor that provides retirement, investment advisory, discretionary/named and independent fiduciary services. GFA is a limited liability company with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. as its single member. GFA may pay referral fees or other remuneration to employees of AJG or its affiliates or to independent contractors; such payments do not change our fee. Securities may be offered through Triad Advisors, LLC ("Triad"), member FINRA/SIPC. Triad is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Triad. Neither Triad, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., GFA, their affiliates nor representatives provide accounting, legal or tax advice.
About Triad Advisors
Triad Advisors is part of Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent financial professionals. Headquartered in Atlanta, Triad is a national broker-dealer as well as a multi-custodial registered investment adviser firm that was an early pioneer and continued leader in the hybrid registered investment adviser marketplace. The company has more than 600 financial providers on its platform and provides a comprehensive set of products, trading and technology systems, as well as customized wealth management strategies. For more information, please visit www.triad-advisors.com.
About Advisor Group, Inc.
Advisor Group, Inc. is the nation's largest network of independent wealth management firms, serving approximately 10,100 financial advisors and overseeing over $515 billion in client assets. The firm is mission-driven to support the strategic role that advisors can play in the lives of their clients. Cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship and independence, Advisor Group champions the enduring value of financial advisors and is committed to being in their corner every step of the way. For more information visit https://www.advisorgroup.com.
Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., Triad Advisors, LLC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Securities America, Inc., a broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Arbor Point Advisors, LLC, Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Triad Hybrid Solutions, LLC, registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser. Advisor Group, Inc. is an affiliate of these firms. 20 E. Thomas Rd., Ste. 2000, Phoenix, AZ, 85012. 866.481.0379.
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Titans of Asset Allocation Discussed Their Big Picture Perspectives and Where to Invest in Today's Volatile Markets
The Next in a Series of Topical Industry Conversations Moderated by Alex Shahidi, Co-CIO of Evoke Advisors and Jim Haskel, Editor of The Bridgewater Daily Observations
LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evoke Advisors, an independent wealth advisory and investment management firm with nearly $24 billion in assets, today announced the next Master Speaker Series with special guests Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, and Jeremy Grantham, co-founder of GMO. The conversation was moderated by Alex Shahidi, co-CIO of Evoke Advisors, and Jim Haskel, editor of the Bridgewater Daily Observations.
Evoke Advisors specializes in serving institutional and ultra-high net worth clients (UHNW), many of them highly successful investment professionals. The firm, which seamlessly combines institutional and UHNW capabilities, emphasizes the exceptional intellectual capital that exists throughout its team. The firm's professionals are proficient in research and analysis as the central building block of its investment management capabilities, including unique expertise in private markets.
David Hou, Managing Partner of Evoke Advisors, said, "I'm thrilled we were able to offer our clients access to the insights of industry leaders Ray and Jeremy on our Master Speaker Series. Their considerable expertise provided a deep dive into what's driving the markets today and how the inflection points we are experiencing will impact the future."
Unique Client Access to Global Thought Leaders
During the spirited virtual session, Messrs. Dalio and Grantham, two of the most widely known and respected financial markets experts in the world, discussed the major risks they are seeing in the markets today, including inflationary pressures, political conflict, asset bubbles and climate change. Both speakers also outlined what investors can do to protect themselves and adjust their portfolios to mitigate these risks.
Mr. Hou continued, "Jim and Alex did a fantastic job focusing the conversation for our clients. We look forward to facilitating more of these discussions to expose our clients to experts who bring a wide range of perspectives on the economy, markets and other critical issues of the day. We're proud to provide our clients with access to unique opportunities to dialogue with global thought leaders through our new Master Speakers Series."
About Evoke Advisors
Evoke Advisors is an independent wealth management firm with nearly $24 billion and over 50 employees that seamlessly blends capabilities and service for institutional and ultra-high net worth clients. The firm is committed to delivering an elevated service experience and outcomes for its clients across the country, with an emphasis on building and maintaining a team of professionals with exceptional research and analytics skills. The unique levels of intellectual capital that exist throughout the Evoke Advisors organization enables the firm to serve the most sophisticated and demanding clients, many of them highly successful investment professionals in their own right. For more information, please visit https://www.evokeadvisors.com/.
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New business offers a fleet of 45 rental cars in Acadia, seating two, four, or six passengers
BAR HARBOR, Maine, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acadia GEM—a clean, all-electric, and fun way to explore Acadia National Park—has launched 45-car fleet, seating two, four, or six passengers per vehicle. Waev's GEM (Global Electric Motorcar) vehicles are 100 percent electric low-speed vehicles and legal on any paved road posted at 35MPH or less. They are made in the USA.
Acadia GEM began as an idea for a fun way to explore Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park in an easy-to-maneuver vehicle. Jeff Young and Eben Salvatore, co-owners of the new business, have lived on Mount Desert Island all their lives and have decades of experience accommodating visitors in Bar Harbor. They are excited with the idea of navigating through the busy summer streets of Bar Harbor and experiencing the beautiful island and Acadia National Park in a different way.
"Millions of people visit Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park every summer," said Jeff Young, co-owner of Acadia GEM. "Our fleet allows them a fully electric and fun way to explore the area. Our GEMs have a glass roof and removable doors, which really provides an amazing quiet and open-air Acadia experience."
Young added, "In order to reverse the direction our climate is heading, we all need to do our part. Acadia GEM is proud to provide our visitors the option of exploring Acadia while reducing emissions."
Those interested can book a GEM experience here. The company also offers a map of places to explore (see here).
"Since Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in our nation, it is fitting that we do our part to protect its fragile environment. By offering electric vehicles, we can allow visitors to see the beauty of the park without damaging it for future generations," said Salvatore.
Salvatore added that in recent months they have seen a massive surge of interest from visitors and are confident in GEM becoming a go-to experience for all visitors to the park.
"Our fleet recently passed 40,000 miles for the season. It's exciting to think about how much air pollution we are preventing. Acadia GEM provides a clean and fun way for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park without leaving a carbon footprint. In fact, this may be the only EV service of its kind in any national park in the country," said Salvatore.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Doja Cat could make the BET Awards her world later this month.
The chart-topping performer scored six nominations at the show airing live on June 26 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Doja Cat is up for best female R&B-pop artist, best female hip-hop artist, album of the year for her No. 1 hit “Planet Her” and BET Her for “Woman.” Her “Kiss Me More” with SZA is nominated for video of the year and best collaboration.
Drake and Ari Lennox are the second-most nominated acts, scoring four nods each. Three nominations went to several others including Baby Keem, Silk Sonic, Chloe Bailey, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige and Tems.
Actor Taraji P. Henson (“Empire”) will host the BET Awards for a second consecutive year.
The winners in the 19 categories, including film and sports awards, will be selected by BET’s Voting Academy, comprised of entertainment professionals and fans.
Drake will battle Kendrick Lamar, Future, J. Cole, Jack Harlow, Ye and Lil Baby for best male hip-hop artist. Doja Cat will face off against Cardi B, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj and Saweetie for best female hip-hop artist.
WNBA star Brittney Griner, whose pre-trial detention in Russia was recently extended by a one month, is nominated for sportswoman of the year. The two-time Olympic gold medalist — who plays for the Phoenix Mercury — was detained at a Moscow airport in February after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage. She faces drug smuggling charges that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Griner is nominated in the same category as Candace Parker, Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Sha’Carri Richardson and Simone Biles. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/doja-cat-drake-ari-lennox-lead-bet-awards-nominations/ | 2022-06-02T16:46:29Z |
$4.5 million overhaul will enable residents to enjoy beautiful, affordable homes for years to come
Supportive services, arranged in partnership with community organizations, are expanding access to healthcare and improving quality of life for residents
COVINGTON, Ky. , Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, joined City of Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer and the Kentucky Housing Corporation to celebrate the completion of a $4.5 million overhaul of Colony Apartments with a Community Day and ribbon cutting. Residents of the 137-unit senior housing complex will enjoy major home upgrades, including new kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, energy-efficient appliances, and lighting, as well as lower monthly utility bills. Fairstead also partnered with local organizations to bolster on-site support services at the property, located at 3800 Locke Street in central Covington, KY.
The comprehensive renovations mark a new beginning for the 43-year-old property. The Community Day celebration brought together residents and community leaders for an afternoon of entertainment and food in honor of the landmark effort. Colony residents had access to free health screenings through community partners and enjoyed local food trucks, a DJ, a magic show, and succulent planting.
"With the help of Kentucky Housing Corporation and Mayor Joseph Meyer, Fairstead has been able to preserve affordable housing and provide residents with important social services to enhance quality of life," said Bobby Byrd, Managing Partner, Development at Fairstead. "Affordable housing for seniors has become a precious resource. We want our seniors to be able to age in place with dignity and live independently for as long as possible. Our work at Colony is a great example of how we are doing this across the nation."
"In this chapter of their lives, our oldest residents deserve to live in a place they're proud to call 'home,' a place that feels like community and that brings them peace and comfort," Covington Mayor Joe Meyer said. "The City of Covington was proud to support Fairstead's work to elevate the physical surroundings and thus the living conditions at the Colony Apartments here in Latonia to ensure that this vibrant complex is such a place. Congratulations to all."
Financing for the rehabilitation of Colony Apartments came from the Kentucky Housing Corporation, Capital One, and Boston Financial.
"Kentucky Housing Corporation was proud to participate in the revitalization of the Colony Apartments by providing $662,000 in Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $13.5 million in tax exempt bonds. This project breathes new life into a 43-year-old building, providing Kenton County residents access to more affordable, safe, stable housing. We commend Fairstead and all of the partners on this project and look forward to the grand reopening," said Winston Miller, Executive Director and CEO of the Kentucky Housing Corporation.
"It's an exciting milestone to see the renovations completed at Colony Apartments, which will ultimately drive better outcomes for the community's residents," said Evan Williams, Capital One Senior Vice President of Agency Finance. "The energy savings and ADA compliance upgrades are evidence of Fairstead's commitment to preserving quality affordable housing for the senior population in Covington, Kentucky."
"Boston Financial is proud to have partnered with Fairstead on the preservation of Colony Apartments in Covington, Kentucky," said Steven Napolitano, Senior Vice President, Boston Financial. "Our investment has helped Fairstead to modernize 137 units of housing for seniors, strengthened their community through tailored on-site services, and preserved much-needed affordable homes for future seniors in the region. We believe in Fairstead's commitment to building vibrant communities across the US, and our work together reinforces our own vision to create a future where everyone has a home, one investment at a time."
Renovations of the 137 apartments included new kitchens and bathrooms with new cabinetry, energy-efficient appliances, and lighting. Fairstead also replaced all the windows, roofs, and HVAC systems, as well as a renovating the community room and business center. The outdoor area now features a new gazebo and landscaping improvements, such as new trees and plantings. Fairstead also boosted security measures at the property by adding new lighting and a state-of-the-art camera system.
Supportive services are improving access to care for residents, including through community events, food access, civic engagement, educational opportunities, healthcare, security, and more. The on-site property management and social services team has developed relationships and programming with a diverse range of partner organizations to ensure residents' needs are met, including the Health Alliance and the Senior Resource Center.
The reopening comes as Fairstead works to complete a $12 million overhaul of the nearby Cambridge Square apartment complex in a deal that also extended the property's affordability for years to come. The residential community, comprised of 200 affordable apartments, includes gut renovations for every home, as well as improvements to the façade and buildings systems.
Fairstead is a purpose-driven vertically integrated real estate developer specializing in creating sustainable, high-quality housing. The firm's national footprint includes more than $6 billion in assets and identified pipeline. With offices in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina, Fairstead's team manages 90+ communities across the country and runs its comprehensive real estate platform, which includes acquisitions and development, venture capital investments in prop tech, design and construction, energy and sustainability, property management, marketing, and leasing. The firm also administers one of the industry's most proactive community impact programs to provide on-site support services to residents. For more information, visit www.fairstead.com.
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WNBA’s Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.
With the U.S. government under pressure at home to do more to secure her freedom, the guilty plea could be an effort to expedite the court proceedings so any negotiations could move forward. A senior Russian diplomat has said no action could be taken by Moscow until the trial was over.
The Phoenix Mercury center and WNBA all-star was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February while returning to play basketball in Russia. Police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. In custody ever since, Griner, 31, faces charges that could bring her a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
In pleading guilty during the previous court hearing on July 7, Griner said she had no intention of committing a crime and had acted unintentionally because she packed for Moscow in a hurry.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have said they were doing all they could to win the release of Griner, as well as other Americans the U.S. considers “wrongly detained” by Russia, including former Marine Paul Whelan.
Washington may have little leverage with Moscow, though, because of strong animosity over its military operation in Ukraine.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Others have suggested that Griner could be traded along with Whelan, who is serving 16 years in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has described as a setup.
The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained moves her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. The classification has irritated Russia.
Asked about the possibility of Griner being swapped for a Russian jailed in the U.S., Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the senior Russian diplomat, noted that until her trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.”
Ryabkov warned that U.S. criticism, including the description of Griner as wrongfully detained and dismissive comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges.”
Griner’s detention has been authorized through Dec. 20, suggesting the trial could last months. Griner’s lawyers, however, said they expect it to conclude around the beginning of the August.
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Award-Winning Computer Science Learning Product Teaches the Language of Tomorrow to Students of Today
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 15 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced new features for its newest product, Imagine Robotify. Designed to align with Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards, Imagine Robotify is a browser-based computer science learning platform that uses virtual, animated robots to teach coding to students in Grades 3-8 and beyond in an engaging, fun, and accessible way.
"At Imagine Learning, we are at the forefront of innovation, helping schools and families provide opportunity and access for learners," said Jeff Pendleton, SVP and General Manager of Supplemental and Intervention. "Since acquiring Robotify, our inventive team has found more ways to make teaching computer science and coding even more accessible and affordable."
Imagine Robotify is a browser-based digital solution designed to teach coding using the world's best computer science simulator. The platform offers learners the freedom and creativity they need to realize their original ideas and, in the process, develop their capacity for communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Imagine Robotify provides students with the ability to master coding and computer science skills and apply their critical thinking to robotics, math, and science through project- and game-based learning. Students have access to more than 1,000 different coding activities and games, including 24/7 access to the latest virtual robots without having to ever purchase physical hardware.
- Best-in-class browser-based 3D robotics simulator, eliminating the need for expensive equipment to allow access and affordability to a much wider population of learners and teachers worldwide
- All new user interface
- One-stop shop of teacher resources and tools to instruct students
- Project-based learning using Blockly and Python that applies knowledge to build, reuse, edit and analyze code to solve problems
- New virtual robotics games to reinforce learning
- New customization feature enables teachers to assign specific lessons and challenges to a class
- Both coding and non-coding content for a full computer science curriculum
- Available in both English and Spanish, as well as French, Japanese, Korean, and Turkish
- New assessment and reporting tools to manage and track student performance as well as effectiveness of the program
In June, Imagine Robotify won the 2022 SIIA CODiE Award for Best Coding & Computational Thinking Solution. "Our mission has always been to show more students the power of computer science and coding," said Adam Dalton, co-founder and CEO of Imagine Robotify. "Receiving a prestigious CODiE Award is further proof that Imagine Robotify is making a difference and helping to empower equitable learning breakthroughs for all students."
Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 15 million students and partners with more than half the school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning's flagship products include Imagine Edgenuity®, online courseware and virtual school services solutions; supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, mathematics, robotics, and coding; and high-quality, digital-first core curriculum, including Illustrative Mathematics®, EL Education®, and Odell Education®—all on the Imagine Learning Classroom—and Twig Science®. Read more about Imagine Learning's digital solutions at imaginelearning.com.
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Josh Brecheen advances to run offs for Oklahoma Congressional district election
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - There were 14 republicans on Tuesday’s primary ballot.
Three of those candidates have Texoma ties including former state senator Josh Brecheen, current Durant state rep Dustin Roberts, and Erick Wyatt of Kingston.
So far the election has resulted in a run off between Josh Brecheen and Avery Frix.
When News 12 spoke to Brecheen about his race he said, " “I want to talk about the fiscal and moral bankruptcy that our nation is facing. This candidacy is not about a candidate, it’s about a nation who is in trouble.”
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- Series A round saw participation from Indonesian giants PT Astra Digital Internasional, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk (Astra), Blibli, BRI Ventures, SMDV, and Prasetia Dwidharma, as well as global venture capital firms Patamar Capital, Flourish Ventures and 500 Global
- Fresh funds will be deployed to grow product range, expand customer reach, and driving financial inclusion through the introduction of products that remove barriers and provide access to financing
SINGAPORE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mapan, an Indonesia-based leading startup focused on eliminating barriers to financial access for the masses in the country, today announced it has closed a successful Series A round of US$15 million. The round was co-led by Patamar Capital and PT Astra Digital Internasional, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk (Astra), with participation from Indonesian giants BRI Ventures, SMDV, Blibli, Prasetia Dwidharma, and global venture capital firms Flourish Ventures and 500 Global.
With this successful fundraise, Mapan will now look towards growing their core Arisan service through expanding their product range and partnering with top suppliers. An aspect of Indonesian culture, Arisan is a form of informal social gathering, where members will take turns to purchase products for the group. The firm will also introduce a larger variety of Arisan schemes, and expand its reach, targeting to make their digitised Arisan product available to 10 million households in Indonesia by 2026. In its aim to drive financial inclusion in the country, where 51 per cent[1] of adults in Indonesia lack access to banks or other forms of formal financial services, Mapan will also introduce other products to enhance financial inclusion and improve access to financing sources for the masses.
Since 2015, Mapan has also focused on the empowerment of women leaders of Arisan groups, which are traditional women-run rotating savings groups, through the introduction of its Arisan application. Through the recruitment of women leaders and influencers as agents and creators of Arisan groups, Mapan has provided affordable goods financing to more than three million households to-date. Women influencers and leaders of Mapan's Arisan groups can also count on receiving additional benefits, such as commission from product sales, incentives for recruiting and educating new agents, and other performance milestones, thereby bringing financial equality to women from low-income families in Indonesia.
"In Indonesia, women play a key role in managing their family's finances, and Arisan is the manifestation of this process. We are honoured that through the Mapan Arisan product, they have been empowered to help their communities improve their ability to purchase household goods, thus boosting their quality of life. We are committed to continue to work closely with them to evolve our solutions that provide life-changing financial access at scale," said Ardelia Apti, Mapan's newly appointed CEO.
Mapan was founded in 2009 with a mission to improve the quality of life for the masses in Indonesia through solutions that will help eliminate barriers to financial resources for low-income communities. Through the usage of Mapan's Arisan product, lower-income groups can increase their buying power to purchase household goods such as cookware, electronics, and furniture. The firm also currently provides other products and services such as bills payment application, Mapan Pulsa, and consumer goods resale platform, Mapan Mart.
Director of Astra Gidion Hasan said, "In line with Astra's aim to prosper with the nation, Astra wishes to contribute in advancing the quality of life of the people of Indonesia, one of which is by contributing in the advancement of Indonesia's digital economy. The collaboration with Mapan is one of our ways to enable people from all walks of society to meet their daily needs."
"We love Mapan's unique approach to amplify the power of women in the communities. The concept of Arisan has been core to Indonesian culture for many years, and by digitising it, Mapan brought scalability to the age-old practice. We are excited to play our part in Mapan's next phase of growth, as it looks to improve financial access and the quality of lives of Indonesians.", said Dondi Hananto, Partner at Patamar Capital.
On the sidelines of this fundraise, the firm recently announced the appointment of Ardelia Apti as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ardelia and her team are committed to delivering Mapan's promise of improving the lives of Indonesians through technology, while driving the firm's expansion and product development.
Prior to Mapan, Ardelia Apti established deep business experience in fintech and deep tech space. She spent 5 years with Gojek, part of the GoTo Group, in several roles. During her time at Gojek, Ardelia co-built its Swadaya programme, a benefits programme for Gojek driver-partners that helps them save on daily expenses, and also headed GoPay's Offline Payments business, driving QR payment solutions for consumers, businesses, and MSMEs. She was also previously country director for AI company Element, Inc., and a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
Aldi Haryopratomo, Founder and Board of Commissioner member at Mapan commented, "With this new fundraising round from a strong base of both Indonesian and global investors, we are excited by the new phase that is now ushered in. This represents support for Ardelia's vision of building a community of women to ensure that Indonesian families become financially self-sufficient, and we are excited to further drive this forward."
Mapan currently operates in Java, Bali, Sumatera, Nusa Tenggara, and Sulawesi, and plans to expand its operations across the rest of Indonesia.
About Mapan
Established in 2009, Mapan (PT Ruma) has a mission to increase the Indonesian people's access, life quality, and income through technology. Through 1 application, Mitra Usaha Mapan can access various products and services to earn income and start a business. Mapan has reached more than 3 million members who have joined the Mapan Arisan, Mapan Pulsa, and Mapan Mart services spread across almost all districts and cities in Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. As we advance, Mapan has the vision to be able to reach all parts of Indonesia to help millions of Indonesian families to be able to achieve a better quality of life. Users can now access Mapan products and services through the Mapan application. Mapan app is available on the Google Play Store. Visit www.mapan.id, www.facebook.com/MakinMapan, or on Instagram @MakinMapan for more information.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected CEO and President Edward "Ted" Decker as chair of the board, effective Oct. 1, 2022. He will succeed Craig Menear, who will retire as chair effective Sept. 30, 2022.
"During Ted's tenure as CEO and a member of the board, we have witnessed firsthand his passion for the customer experience and our associates, and we look forward to continuing to work with him as chair," said Greg Brenneman, the board's lead director. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Craig for his unwavering commitment to The Home Depot's values and his visionary leadership, which established a solid foundation for the long-term success of the company."
Decker, a 22-year veteran of The Home Depot, was named CEO in March 2022. He was named president and chief operating officer in October 2020. Decker joined The Home Depot in 2000 as a director of business valuation and has held numerous strategic positions across the company.
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the second quarter, the company operated a total of 2,316 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.
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(The Hill) – The Justice Department’s grand jury subpoenas to former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and others in former President Trump’s inner circle mark a turning point in the federal law enforcement investigation of the former president.
The grand jury probe has considerably more power than the House Jan. 6 select committee to pierce any executive privilege claims that the former president might raise — an issue that has come up with Cipollone.
When Cipollone agreed to provide testimony to the Jan. 6 panel, he declined to answer certain questions concerning his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client and executive privileges.
Experts say those assertions of privilege would be unlikely to hold up in court if Trump or Cipollone were to try to use them to withhold information from a grand jury.
“The grand jury subpoena from the Department of Justice is a much more powerful tool than a congressional subpoena,” said Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel for the Obama administration and represented former President Clinton in a dispute over another White House lawyer’s grand jury testimony.
“In my view, would be inconceivable that the Department of Justice would not win,” Eggleston added.
Cipollone’s insights into Jan. 6 are likely of great interest to prosecutors following his emergence as a key figure in the congressional investigation.
The select committee has presented evidence that the former top White House lawyer expressed concerns about Trump’s conduct in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide in the Trump White House, testified in June that Cipollone issued stark warnings in the days before Jan. 6 when it became clear that Trump wanted to lead his supporters in a march to the Capitol to protest Congress’ certification of his election loss to President Biden.
“Please make sure we don’t go up to the Capitol, Cassidy,” Cipollone told Hutchinson, according to her testimony. “We’re going to get charged with every crime imaginable if we make that movement happen.”
While select committee lawmakers had little recourse when Cipollone and others declined to answer questions about their conversations with Trump, legal experts say federal prosecutors have more tools at their disposal and any assertion of executive privilege in a grand jury context would face an uphill battle in the courts.
ABC News reported on Tuesday that a federal grand jury had subpoenaed Cipollone, making him the highest-ranking Trump White House official to be targeted in the DOJ’s escalating Jan. 6 investigation.
The select committee has been fighting to enforce their investigative demands through the courts in more than a dozen civil lawsuits over the past year. While the panel has had some success, the cases can drag on for months.
In instances where a target of a congressional subpoena refuses to comply, the House also has the option of issuing a criminal contempt referral to the Justice Department for prosecution, which is what lawmakers did with four of Trump’s close allies.
But prosecutors ended up charging only two of them — Steve Bannon and former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro — with criminal contempt of Congress, and neither of them appear to be any closer to cooperating with the committee. A jury convicted Bannon last month on two counts of the misdemeanor contempt charge, each of which carries a possible sentence of between 30 days and one year in jail.
The Justice Department declined to bring charges against two other Trump aides who were held in contempt, social media guru Dan Scavino and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.
Meadows filed a civil lawsuit against the committee late last year, challenging its subpoena and claiming to be protected by testimonial immunity for White House advisers. The case has been tied up in court for eight months and it’s unclear when it might be resolved.
While the Supreme Court has said former presidents have some authority to assert executive privilege, some legal scholars say such an assertion would stand little chance of shielding information sought in a criminal investigation.
Jonathan David Shaub, a law professor at the University of Kentucky and a former attorney with the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, said he believes any assertions of privilege from Trump or Cipollone before the grand jury would be “frivolous” and federal prosecutors would be able to move quickly to force compliance.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) “has a much more effective and quick enforcement mechanism to go to the district court and have these claims of privilege adjudicated and almost for sure rejected,” Shaub said.
“My guess is given how tenuous his claims of privilege are that we’re not going to hear much else, that he’s going to enter into negotiation and ultimately get the best he can from DOJ and then comply, because he doesn’t have much of a leg to stand on,” he added.
When courts evaluate privilege assertions against subpoenas, the major question judges seek to answer is whether the need for the information is compelling enough to outweigh the need for executive branch confidentiality.
In 1974, the Supreme Court unanimously sided with the Watergate special prosecutor when then-President Nixon tried to quash a grand jury subpoena for White House tape recordings.
Chief Justice Warren Burger wrote in the decision, “The generalized assertion of privilege must yield to the demonstrated, specific need for evidence in a pending criminal trial.”
In a more recent case, the Supreme Court rejected Trump’s bid to block the select committee from obtaining troves of documents from his time in the White House. In an 8-1 ruling in January, the justices declined to review a lower court’s decision that the select committee’s need for the documents would outweigh any assertion of privilege even if Trump had still been in office at the time.
Eggleston said he believes the courts would rule the same way if a dispute over privilege were to arise out of the grand jury investigation.
“I think that’s probably the way the courts are going to think about this as well,” he said. “Because if you just apply a standard balancing test under U.S. v. Nixon, I think it is overwhelming that the Department of Justice will have shown compelling need for this testimony and President Trump’s interest in confidentiality at this stage, particularly after the January 6 hearings, is virtually zero.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/justice-subpoenas-of-trump-counsel-mark-turning-point/ | 2022-08-06T18:25:38Z |
California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday.
The bill defines “addiction” as kids under 18 who are both harmed — either physically, mentally, emotionally, developmentally or materially — and who want to stop or reduce how much time they spend on social media but they can’t because they are preoccupied or obsessed with it.
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
The proposal would only apply to social media companies that had at least $100 million in gross revenue in the past year, appearing to take aim at social media giants like Facebook and others that dominate the marketplace.
It would not apply to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu or to companies that only offer email and text messaging services.
“The era of unfettered social experimentation on children is over and we will protect kids,” said Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham, a Republican from San Luis Obispo County and author of the bill.
Monday’s vote is a key — but not final — step for the legislation. The bill now heads to the state Senate, where it will undergo weeks of hearings and negotiations among lawmakers and advocates. But Monday’s vote keeps the bill alive this year.
The bill gives social media companies two paths to escape liability in the courts. If the bill becomes law, it would take effect on Jan. 1. Companies that remove features deemed addictive to children by April 1 would not be responsible for damages.
Also, companies that conduct regular audits of their practices to identify and remove features that could be addictive to children would be immune from lawsuits.
Despite those provisions, business groups have opposed the bill. TechNet, a bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives, wrote in a letter to lawmakers that if the bill becomes law “social media companies and online web services would have no choice but to cease operations for kids under 18 and would implement stringent age-verification in order to ensure that adolescents did not use their sites.”
“There is no social media company let alone any business that could tolerate that legal risk,” the group wrote.
Lawmakers appeared willing to change the part of the bill that allows parents to sue social media companies, but none offered a detailed alternative. Instead, supporters urged their colleagues to pass the bill on Monday to continue the conversation about the issue in the state Capitol.
Assemblymember Ken Cooley, a Democrat from Rancho Cordova, said as a lawyer he normally opposes bills that create more opportunities for lawsuits. But he said lawmakers must “change the dynamics of what is surrounding us, surrounding our kids.”
“We have to do something,” he said. “If it doesn’t turn out right we can modify as we go along.”
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Early-stage collaboration includes the evaluation of a new virtual care regimen for managing gestational diabetes and the use of AI to develop personalized care pathways and predictive analytics
TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvo Group—the creators of INVU by Nuvo™, an FDA-approved remote pregnancy monitoring platform—announced today that it has completed the first phase of its collaboration agreement with Israel's Sheba Medical Center's "Sheba BEYOND", one of the Top Ten medical centers in the world (NEWSWEEK) and a global leader in biotechnological innovation.
The first phase of the partnership consisted of a groundbreaking pilot program around gestational diabetes management, in which medically necessary non-stress tests (NSTs) were shifted to home-based, remote monitoring using INVU™ rather than conducting traditional monitoring in a medical facility. Participating physicians prescribed INVU to expectant mothers, who wore the sensor band from home during virtual visits. During these virtual visits anchored by the hospital's Sheba BEYOND, virtual hospital platform, a live reading allowed the expectant mother to access simplified data and insights via the paired INVU app, while the provider received more detailed fetal and maternal surveillance that OB/GYNs are accustomed to receiving during in-office visits.
To provide a comprehensive virtualized care regimen, the pilot program also included the use of several other telemedicine solutions alongside INVU, including a remote ultrasound device, glucose monitoring, and home urinalysis kit. In addition to offering a safe and proven regimen for managing gestational diabetes, the program aimed to help patients and providers save time and ultimately improve the overall care experience.
For the next phase of the partnership, Nuvo and Sheba intend to work together to integrate the INVU platform into the hospital's standard of care protocols. They also plan to utilize data collected from the pilot program to develop new AI tools with the goals of advancing pregnancy care management, improving outcomes, and lowering costs.
"Our long term goal is to provide pregnant women with the best possible maternal-fetal surveillance wherever they are – in our clinics, at the comfort of their home or during their work day," said Dr. Avi Tsur, high-risk pregnancy expert and director of Sheba's Women's Health Innovation Center and Sheba BEYOND's Obstetrics & Gynecology Beyond tele-health platform. "The INVU fetal monitoring solution has the potential to be a catalyst of transformative care in an area of medicine that has been lagging in innovation and new approaches for decades. I hope this pilot is only the beginning."
Dr. Galia Barkai, Director of Sheba BEYOND added, "Sheba Beyond is constantly adopting cutting-edge technologies, which are enabling patients to receive the best care in the comfort of their homes. This collaboration is yet another step towards our goal to bring high level, hospital care, to everyone, everywhere."
"It is an honor to collaborate with a leading medical center like Sheba to bring Nuvo's INVU technology to expectant mothers in Israel," said Kelly Londy, CEO of Nuvo Group. "The INVU platform is particularly beneficial for high-risk pregnancies that would otherwise require frequent in-office visits, which we know can become burdensome on all sides. We look forward to the next phase of our partnership as we continue to work with Sheba to help deliver safe and reliable remote care to even more patients."
"Sheba aspires to be the institution that comes to mind when thinking about transformative healthcare," Prof. Eyal Zimlichman, chief transformation officer and chief innovation officer at Sheba Medical Center maintained. "We do this by staying ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest and greatest advancements, as we know that transformation via innovation is the fastest path to material change. We're excited about what this partnership with Nuvo can mean for the future of pregnancy care."
Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Nuvo Group Ltd. ("Nuvo") is committed to reinventing pregnancy care for the 21st century through new technology, tools, and practices for providers and expectant mothers, including the INVU by Nuvo™ platform, an FDA-cleared, prescription initiated remote pregnancy monitoring and management system. The INVU™ sensor band enables the delivery of remote non-stress tests and maternal & fetal heart rate monitoring today while pioneering new data-driven personalized pathways that Nuvo believes will help improve health outcomes for all women in the future. The technology and patent estate that underpin the INVU platform have been awarded a number of industry recognitions, including Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech (2021), CB Insights' Digital Health 150 (2020), and MedTech Innovator's Top 50 MedTech Startups (2021), as well as multiple grants from some of the world's leading academic medical centers and scientific bodies. Nuvo is led by a diverse team of experienced business and medical professionals, dedicated data engineers, software designers and proud parents who embrace a collective mission to give every life a better beginning.
For more information and complete indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions along with instructions for use, visit: www.nuvocares.com.
The largest and most comprehensive medical center in the Middle East, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer is generating global impact through its medical care, research and healthcare transformation. Sheba's City of Health boasts an acute-care hospital, rehabilitation hospital, research and innovation hubs, medical simulation center, as well as a center for disaster response on one comprehensive campus in the heart of Israel. Sheba BEYOND is the medical center's innovative virtual hospital, which offers a myriad of technological solutions for advanced patient care. For more information, visit: eng.sheba.co.il
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CEDARHURST, N.Y. , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UPST), if they purchased the Company's securities between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Shareholders have until July 12, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
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HOUSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas – Houston (UST) has eight new Celts! They are part of the first pilot program made possible by a partnership between UST, St. John's Methodist Church, and Cisco, the worldwide leader in technology that powers the Internet.
The new UST students belong to a group that, according to statistics, face profound academic and professional challenges. Studies indicate that within 18 months after foster care youth age out of the system, 40% to 50% become homeless.
"The University of St. Thomas is committed to cultivating and catalyzing opportunities to nourish substantive growth, particularly for those in most need," Dr. Beena George, UST's Chief Innovation Officer, said. "We are very pleased to be partnering with at both local and global levels to bring the Cisco Networking Academy to Houston's foster care community."
Project lead for the Pilot Program, Dr. Brandon Green, said, "Relationships are essential for teams, organizations, and individuals to succeed. The development process was a learning and networking experience. We had to research and educate ourselves on the Cisco Networking Academy and the foster care system. Once we pulled together all of our personal and professional resources, we were able to hit the ground running for the development of Cisco Networking Academy Program at UST".
One of the members of the cohort is 24-year-old Ronald Smith. He believes this is the opportunity that will give his life direction. Until now, Smith had only found employment at dead-end, low paid jobs in the fast-food industry. He knew he wanted to work with computers from an early age.
"At home, before my mom passed away, she used to fix the computer. I would see her and follow her steps, and I realized I liked solving equations and problems, "said Smith.
Through its Networking Academy, Cisco is donating the curriculum that will allow for students will develop a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes and foundational network security. The positions in this field include network administrator and network designer with a potential yearly salary of up to $78,000.
According to Cisco, education should not be limited only to those who can pay for it.
"As community leaders it is our collective responsibility to power an inclusive future for all – where no one is left behind," said Guy Diedrich, Cisco's SVP & Global Innovation Officer. "We are proud to partner with UST and St. John Methodist Church to offer this opportunity for disadvantaged members of our community to receive training in high-quality digital skills that are desperately needed in today's labor market."
Rudy Rasmus, a pastor at one of the partners of this program, St. John Methodist Church leads three non-profit organizations that empower foster care youth. These organizations will connect these youngsters to be enrolled in the program.
"All these students want is an opportunity. They have been discouraged and disappointed so much in their lives. There is a lower expectation in terms of what life has to offer. We find that the moment an opportunity is presented, a step is taken by the students. They are really ready," said Rasmus.
"UST is always looking for ways to advance the human potential," UST President Richard Ludwick added, "Guided by an imperative to honor the dignity of each human person, we are eager to enter into this pilot. It combines teaching the latest technological skills to students with our impulse for Catholic social teaching. That's a win for the student, society, and all involved."
If you want to learn more about the program, visit: https://www.stthom.edu/Academics/Cisco
About University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive university, grounded in the liberal arts. Committed to the unity of all knowledge, UST offers programs in the traditional liberal arts, professional, and skilled-based disciplines. Graduates of the University of St. Thomas think critically, communicate effectively, succeed professionally, and lead ethically.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today reported July monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.
The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain July trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.
July 2022 Trading Volume Highlights
U.S. Options
- Average daily volume (ADV) in SPX options expiring on the trade date reached an all time high at 880k contracts, accounting for 42 percent of all S&P 500 Index (SPX) options volume.
- SPX Weeklys Tuesday and Thursday options continued their strong debut, with total volume of 4.8 million Tuesday options and 4.6 million Thursday options traded in July.
- ADV in Mini-SPX (XSP) options surpassed 31k contracts in July, the highest month since March 2020.
Canadian Equities
- Cboe BIDS Canada, a new Canadian equities block trading venue that launched in February, set an ADV record in its Conditional Order Book for the second consecutive month with 1.09 million shares per day traded on average in July.
European Equities and Derivatives
- Cboe Europe Equities had an overall market share of 24.7 percent in July, the highest month since January 2016.
- Cboe BIDS Europe, Cboe's European block trading platform, had a 35 percent share of the LIS (large-in-scale) market in July, a record high and making it the largest platform of its type for the fourth successive month (Source: big xyt).
- EuroCCP cleared 6.1 million sides on Euronext's stock exchanges in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris and Lisbon during July under the preferred clearing model, a record high and up 57.4 percent on the previous high of 3.9 million sides cleared in June 2022.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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Options involve risk and are not suitable for all market participants. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person should review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD), which is required to be provided to all such persons. Copies of the ODD are available from your broker or from The Options Clearing Corporation, 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606.
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- Saudi Arabia to invest $100m in training over 100,000 young people for tourism
- 'Tourism Trailblazers' to develop trainees at all career levels
- Program is supported by top global tourism training schools
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has today launched a new program to equip 100,000 young Saudis with the key hospitality skills needed to pursue careers in the Kingdom's flourishing tourism industry.
Launched by His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia at the 116th session of the World Tourism Organization's Executive Council in Jeddah, 'Tourism Trailblazers' will provide in-depth global experience to the tourism industry's future leaders.
The program aims to train 100,000 Saudis during 2022. The campaign kicked off in late 2020 with the launch of a new human capital development strategy in the Kingdom's burgeoning tourism industry, which aims to attract more Saudi nationals to the sector.
His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, Saudi Arabia, said: "It is vital that we invest in our youth now. Creating a skilled workforce with the talent and ambition to support and drive the tourism sector regionally and globally is key to realising Vision 2030. This program demonstrates our commitment to empowering young people by providing them with right skills, support and opportunities to shape the future of the tourism industry."
According to His Excellency, the program has three main objectives that aim to nurture, develop and support talent in the industry. It seeks to spread a culture of professionalism, help nascent professionals gain the knowledge and qualifications needed to break into the industry, and support their success through refinement of their skills. The program will help trainees to secure jobs within the sector, including seasonal, part-time, or full-time opportunities across the Kingdom.
His Excellency further stressed that this and other initiatives are geared towards delivering on the National Tourism Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 targets, including the creation of one million new jobs in tourism by 2030.
Mohammed Bushnag, Deputy Minister, Human Capital said: "A financial investment of this size shows our determination to equip our youth with the tools they need to suceed. Three quarters of Saudi nationals now consider the tourism industry as a viable career option. Supporting the dreams of our Tourism Trailblazers and enabling their continued education at the best global schools, is vital as we continue to emerge as a global player in the sector."
Participants in the program are set to benefit from training scholarships at leading global institutions in France, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Australia, and Italy. Applications will be accepted not only from fresh graduates, but also from Saudis who already work within the industry and those who aspire to start a career in the tourism, hospitality, culinary, service, and sales fields.
His Excellency added that the highly specialized programs will empower scholarship trainees by equipping them with the skills and qualifications required to confidently enter the labor market.
His Excellency added that the highly specialized programs will empower scholarship trainees by equipping them with the skills and qualifications required to confidently enter the labor market.
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About the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism leads the Saudi Tourism ecosystem, with support from the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Tourism Development Fund. The Ministry sets the Kingdom's tourism sector strategy and is responsible for the development of policies and regulations, developing human capital, gathering statistics, and attracting investment.
It works in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, which promotes Saudi Arabia as a global tourism destination, and the Tourism Development Fund, which executes the Ministry's investment strategy by providing funding for the sector's development.
Headed by His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, the Ministry was founded in February 2020, following the opening of Saudi Arabia to international leisure tourists for the first time in its history in 2019. Saudi Arabia aims to welcome 100 million tourism visits by 2030, increasing the sector's contribution to GDP from 3% to 10%.
About the United Nations World Tourism Organization
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DeLorean Motor Company, Inc. has given the public its first complete look at the highly anticipated Alpha5, their all-new EV. The images are available on the company's redesigned website, where early access subscribers have the opportunity to see the vehicle a full day before the site goes globally public.
Gallery photos explore the coupe's exterior and interior, revealing sleek lines, classic louvers, and DeLorean's iconic gull-wing doors. Images and accompanying details of the vehicle shed light on the dimensions of the car, two of its exterior paint colors, including a launch edition debuting at the Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance in August, and the long-awaited specs. Estimated specifications include a range of 300+ miles, a battery of 100+kWh, and electronically limited top speeds of 155 mph.
Taking design cues from the past to inspire the future, the new EV visibly showcases its iconic DNA. "The Alpha5 is a representation of the past 40 years of DeLorean," said Troy Beetz, Chief Marketing Officer of DeLorean Motor Company. "There was this enormous responsibility to make sure we honored the history of the DeLorean brand, but an even greater responsibility in curating its future...I think we did both with the Alpha5."
The reveal closes months of excitement and speculation around the new vehicle. However, there is much more to be learned about the history of DeLorean. A generational page on the website indicates there is an untold story uncovered from DeLorean's archives. Previously unseen logos and rare imagery leading to the Alpha5 hint that there is much more to be revealed from the company.
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Lilium N.V. ("Lilium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LILM). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Lilium and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 14, 2022, Iceberg Research published a short report entitled "Lilium NV – The Losing Horse in the eVTOL [electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft] Race" (the "Iceberg Report"). The Iceberg Report asserted, among other issues, that "[m]any experts have raised serious doubts about" the viability of the Company's Lilium Jet reaching its objective of "fly[ing] up to 155 miles[,]" citing "its configuration of 36 ducted fans (recently reduced to 30) that devour power during takeoff and landing (hovering), and leaves little power for actual flight." The Iceberg Report also noted that while "Lilium promises its Jet has ready access to battery cells with energy density of 320-330 Wh/kg[,]" "[o]ne of the sources it relies on to show these batteries are within reach is . . . a 34.8% Lilium-owned associated company whose CEO Sujeet Kumar was accused by General Motors of misrepresenting battery performance, while at his previous company Envia Systems." The Iceberg Report further noted that Lilium's Chief Executive Officer "had no meaningful professional aerospace experience before starting Lilium in 2015" and "estimate[d] that Lilium has about 18 months before its cash runs dry."
On this news, Lilium's stock price fell $1.25 per share, or 33.88%, to close at $2.44 per share on March 14, 2022.
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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- 68% of patients receiving Kymriah in the ELARA trial experienced complete response, with an 86% overall response rate, along with a remarkable safety profile1
- Sustained clinical benefit from Kymriah treatment demonstrated – of patients who achieved a complete response, 85% were still in response at 12 months1
- Kymriah can be administered in the outpatient setting, offering increased flexibility and potentially reducing the burden of therapy for patients and their care teams1,2
- Kymriah is now FDA approved in three indications and remains the only CAR-T cell therapy approved in both adult and pediatric settings1
EAST HANOVER, N.J., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis today announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Kymriah® (tisagenlecleucel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (r/r) follicular lymphoma (FL) after two or more lines of systemic therapy. In accordance with the Accelerated Approval Program, continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). Kymriah is now FDA approved in three indications and remains the only CAR-T cell therapy approved in both adult and pediatric settings1.
"We are proud of today's FDA approval of a third indication for Kymriah. We hope this treatment option that has the potential for long-lasting results may help break the unrelenting cycle of treatment for patients with follicular lymphoma," said Victor Bulto, President, Novartis Innovative Medicines US. "We are on a mission to build on our pioneering work in cell therapy and continue to innovate for patient impact."
The approval is based on data from the Phase II ELARA trial, a single-arm, open-label trial, in which 90 patients were evaluated for efficacy with a median follow-up of approximately 17 months. Eighty-six percent of patients treated with Kymriah achieved a response including 68% who experienced a complete response1.
Prolonged durable response to treatment was demonstrated with an estimated 85% of patients who achieved a complete response still in response 12 months after initial response1. Kymriah was shown to be effective in high-risk patients including those who were heavily pretreated or had refractory disease, POD24, bulky disease or those with high Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index (FLIPI) scores1.
For the 97 patients evaluable for safety at 21 months of median follow-up, the safety profile of Kymriah was remarkable1. Fifty-three percent of patients experienced any-grade cytokine release syndrome (CRS), as defined by the Lee scale, and there were no reported cases of high-grade (grade 3 or higher) CRS1. Forty-three percent of patients experienced any-grade neurologic events; grade 3 or higher neurologic events were seen in only 6% of patients1. Eighteen percent of patients (17 of 97 patients) were infused in an outpatient setting3.
"Patients with follicular lymphoma who relapse or don't respond to treatment have a poor prognosis and may face a series of treatment options without a meaningful, lasting response," said Stephen J. Schuster, MD, the Robert and Margarita Louis-Dreyfus Professor in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Lymphoma in the Division of Hematology Oncology and Director, Lymphoma Program and Translational Research at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center, institutional Principal Investigator on the trial. "This new, effective option for patients with follicular lymphoma may offer long-term benefit."
While follicular lymphoma is typically an indolent type of cancer, patients with FL may be exposed to a median of four lines of treatment, with an upper range of 13 lines4,5. Although there are multiple systemic therapies available, the efficacy of these regimens drops off rapidly in later lines6.
"The approval of Kymriah offers patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma a new treatment option and new hope for improving patient outcomes," said Meghan Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer at the Lymphoma Research Foundation. "Having this single infusion treatment option helps to transform the way healthcare providers approach this type of blood cancer and we commend those who have contributed to the acceleration of scientific research for the benefit of patients."
In early May 2022, the European Commission approved Kymriah for the treatment of adult patients with r/r FL after two or more lines of systemic therapy, the third indication for which Kymriah is available to patients in the European Union.
Additional efficacy and safety details for Kymriah and full Prescribing Information can be found at https://www.novartis.us/sites/www.novartis.us/files/kymriah.pdf.
About Novartis commitment to Oncology Cell Therapy
As part of the unique Novartis Oncology strategy to pursue four cancer treatment platforms – radioligand therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and cell and gene therapy – we strive for cures through cell therapies in order to enable more patients to live cancer-free. We will continue to pioneer the science and invest in our manufacturing and supply chain process to further advance transformative innovation.
Novartis was the first pharmaceutical company to significantly invest in pioneering CAR-T research and initiate global CAR-T trials. Kymriah, the first approved CAR-T cell therapy, developed in collaboration with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, is the foundation of the Novartis commitment to CAR-T cell therapy.
We have made strong progress in broadening our delivery of Kymriah, which is currently available for use in at least one indication in 30 countries and at more than 370 certified treatment centers, with clinical and real-world experience from administration to more than 6,900 patients. We continue to pioneer in cell therapy, leveraging our vast experience to develop next-generation CAR-T cell therapies. These therapies will utilize our new T-Charge™ platform being evaluated to expand across hematological malignancies and bring the hope for a cure to patients with other cancer types.
Novartis has a comprehensive, integrated global CAR-T manufacturing footprint that strengthens the flexibility, resilience and sustainability of the Novartis manufacturing and supply chain.
Important Safety Information
KYMRIAH may cause side effects that are severe or life-threatening, such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) or neurological toxicities. Patients with CRS may experience symptoms including difficulty breathing, fever (100.4◦F/38◦C or higher), chills/shaking chills, severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, severe muscle or joint pain, very low blood pressure, or dizziness/lightheadedness. Patients may be admitted to the hospital for CRS and treated with other medications.
Patients with neurological toxicities may experience symptoms such as altered or decreased consciousness, headaches, delirium, confusion, agitation, anxiety, seizures, difficulty speaking and understanding, or loss of balance. Patients should be advised to call their health care provider or get emergency help right away if they experience any of these signs and symptoms of CRS or neurological toxicities.
Because of the risk of CRS and neurological toxicities, KYMRIAH is only available through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the KYMRIAH REMS.
Patients may experience hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophagocytic activation syndrome. Patients should discuss the possibility of developing this life-threatening condition with their health care provider.
Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur after KYMRIAH infusion. KYMRIAH can increase the risk of life-threatening infections that may lead to death. Patients should be advised to tell their health care provider right away if they develop fever, chills, or any signs or symptoms of an infection.
Patients may experience prolonged low blood cell counts (cytopenias), where 1 or more types of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets) are decreased. The patient's health care provider will do blood tests to check all their blood cell counts after treatment with KYMRIAH. Patients should be advised to tell their health care provider right away if they get a fever, are feeling tired, weak, or short of breath, or have bruising or bleeding.
Patients may experience hypogammaglobulinemia, a condition in which the level of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the blood is low and the risk of infection is increased. It is expected that patients may develop hypogammaglobulinemia with KYMRIAH and may need to receive immunoglobulin replacement for an indefinite amount of time following treatment with KYMRIAH. Patients should tell their health care provider about their treatment with KYMRIAH before receiving a live vaccine.
After treatment with KYMRIAH, patients will be monitored lifelong by their health care provider, as they may develop secondary cancers or recurrence of their cancer.
Patients should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities for 8 weeks after receiving KYMRIAH because the treatment can cause temporary memory and coordination problems, including sleepiness, confusion, weakness, dizziness, and seizures.
Some of the most common side effects of KYMRIAH are difficulty breathing, fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), chills/shaking chills, confusion, severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, severe muscle or joint pain, very low blood pressure, dizziness/lightheadedness, and headache. However, these are not all the possible side effects of KYMRIAH. Patients should talk to their health care provider for medical advice about side effects.
Prior to a female patient starting treatment with KYMRIAH, their health care provider may do a pregnancy test. No information is available for KYMRIAH use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Therefore, KYMRIAH is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients should talk to their health care provider about birth control and pregnancy.
Patients should tell their health care provider about all the medicines they take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
After receiving KYMRIAH, patients should be advised that some commercial HIV tests may cause a false-positive test result. Patients should also be advised not to donate blood, organs, tissues, sperm, oocytes, and other cells after receiving KYMRIAH.
Please see the full Prescribing Information for KYMRIAH, including Boxed WARNING, and Medication Guide at www.KYMRIAH.com
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Located in East Hanover, NJ Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation – an affiliate of Novartis – is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world's top companies investing in research and development. Novartis employs nearly 15,000 people in the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.novartis.us.
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References
- Kymriah [prescribing information]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; 2022.
- Fowler, N.H., et.al. Assessment of Healthcare Resource Utilization and Costs in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Undergoing CAR-T Cell Therapy with Tisagenlecleucel: Results from the Elara Study. Abstract #3533. 2021 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, Dec 11-14, Atlanta, GA and Virtual.
- Fowler, N.H., et al.Tisagenlecleucel in adult relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma: the phase 2 ELARA trial. Nature Medicine. 2021;10.1038/s41591-021-01622-0.
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Guava is working to close the racial wealth gap and increase financial equity
BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guava, the premier banking and networking platform for Black entrepreneurs, creators and small business owners, announced today it has closed a funding round of $2.4 million. The round was led by Heron Rock with participation from Ruthless for Good Fund, Precursor Ventures, Backstage Capital, along with notable angel investors Lexi Reese and Ed Zimmerman.
Founded by Kelly Ifill in 2021, Guava offers digital banking services and a community platform built to address the specific needs of Black entrepreneurs.
"Black business owners are among the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US, yet 70% of Black Americans don't have a bank branch in their neighborhood. This is the inequity Guava is working to address," said Kelly Ifill, Founder and CEO of Guava. "This fundraise supports that mission to increase access to capital for our communities."
"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Kelly and her team are passionate about serving these hard working, successful and yet often overlooked entrepreneurs by proving core banking services, networking opportunities, and increasing their access to capital and liquidity," said Sydney Thomas, Founder and General Partner of Impressionism Capital. "With Black women-led startups receiving less than 0.5% of venture capital funds, I am especially proud to be an early partner in Guava's journey as an investor via Precursor Ventures."
Tom Williams, sole GP of Heron Rock, added "There is no better unfulfilled business opportunity than to unify the millions of Black business owners in America to bank together, to learn from and support each other. Having spent more than a year to find the right team to back, I know Guava can unlock this massive opportunity."
Guava was recently selected to join Mastercard's Start Path startup engagement program and was named first-place winner of the NYC Recovery Challenge, a partnership with Google, Cornell Tech and Tech: NYC to support companies that address underlying issues and provide equitable and sustainable growth through innovation.
Guava is a digital bank designed for and by Black small business owners. We are tackling the racial wealth gap head-on by facilitating the development, growth and resilience of our small businesses, the backbone of our communities. For more information, visit joinguava.com.
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Acquisition Further Expands and Differentiates Micross' High-Reliability Product Manufacturing Capabilities
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micross Components, Inc. ("Micross" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-reliability microelectronic product and service solutions for aerospace, defense, space, medical and industrial applications and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, today announced the acquisition of the High-Reliability Discrete Diodes and Assemblies business of Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms.
Headquartered in Reynosa, Mexico, the business provides semiconductor solutions, including Qualified Product List ("QPL") and non-QPL diodes, rectifiers and transient voltage suppression products to aerospace, defense, medical and other high-reliability customers. The business manufactures products designed to operate across a wide range of temperatures, vibrations and other harsh environments.
Micross' acquisition – the fifth under Behrman Capital's ownership and first since consummating a continuation fund transaction in February of 2022 – addresses a number of strategic priorities for the Company. The addition of Semtech's High-Reliability Discrete Diodes and Assemblies Product portfolio provides Micross with power management components that are supported by a high degree of intellectual property. The acquisition also expands Micross' footprint with a manufacturing presence in Mexico, offering a new beachhead for future growth and expansion opportunities.
Simon Lonergan, Managing Partner of Behrman Capital, said, "This acquisition represents an extremely strong strategic fit for Micross, as the Company continues to build out its product portfolio to better serve its customer base. Adding Semtech's high-reliability discrete products to Micross' platform further differentiates the Company's leading position as a one-stop source of supply for high-reliability electronic products and services. We look forward to continuing to work with management to identify additional opportunities to drive growth at Micross."
Vince Buffa, Chairman and CEO of Micross, said, "We are delighted to partner with this team through the acquisition, to further expands Micross' capabilities. With the addition of significant manufacturing capacity, we will be better positioned to produce an even wider range of high-quality products for our customers. Together, we plan to pursue a number of compelling opportunities to further realize our exciting growth prospects, all while upholding excellent quality and service to our customers."
About Micross
Micross (https://www.micross.com) is a leading global provider of mission-critical microelectronic components and services for high-reliability markets. Micross provides a wide range of product and service solutions to customers, including Die & Wafer services, Advanced Interconnect Technology, Custom Packaging & Assembly, Component Modification Services, Electrical & Environmental Testing and other high-reliability products and services. In business for more than 40 years, Micross' extensive high-reliability capabilities serve the Aerospace & Defense, Space, Medical and Industrial markets, among others. Micross possesses the sourcing, packaging, assembly, engineering, test and logistics expertise needed to support applications throughout their entire program life cycles. For more information about Micross, please visit www.micross.com.
About Behrman Capital
Based in New York City, Behrman Capital was founded in 1991 by Grant G. and Darryl G. Behrman. The firm invests in management buyouts, leveraged buildups and recapitalizations of established growth businesses. The company's investments are focused in three industries: defense and aerospace, healthcare services, and specialty manufacturing and distribution. Since its inception, the firm has raised $4.0 billion and is currently investing out of its sixth fund.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation is a leading global supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The Company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, visit www.semtech.com.
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Watching al-Qaida chief’s ‘pattern of life’ key to his death
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the sun was rising in Kabul on Sunday, two Hellfire missiles fired by a U.S. drone ended Ayman al-Zawahri’s decade-long reign as the leader of al-Qaida. The seeds of the audacious counterterrorism operation had been planted over many months.
U.S. officials had built a scale model of the safe house where al-Zawahri had been located, and brought it into the White House Situation Room to show President Joe Biden. They knew al-Zawahri was partial to sitting on the home’s balcony.
They had painstakingly constructed “a pattern of life,” as one official put it. They were confident he was on the balcony when the missiles flew, officials said.
Years of efforts by U.S. intelligence operatives under four presidents to track al-Zawahri and his associates paid dividends earlier this year, Biden said, when they located Osama bin Laden’s longtime No. 2 — a co-planner of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. — and ultimate successor at the house in Kabul.
Bin Laden’s death came in May 2011, face to face with a U.S. assault team led by Navy SEALs. Al-Zawahri’s death came from afar, at 6:18 a.m. in Kabul.
His family, supported by the Haqqani Taliban network, had taken up residence in the home after the Taliban regained control of the country last year, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces after nearly 20 years of combat that had been intended, in part, to keep al-Qaida from regaining a base of operations in Afghanistan.
But the lead on his whereabouts was only the first step. Confirming al-Zawahri’s identity, devising a strike in a crowded city that wouldn’t recklessly endanger civilians, and ensuring the operation wouldn’t set back other U.S. priorities took months to fall into place.
That effort involved independent teams of analysts reaching similar conclusions about the probability of al-Zawahri’s presence, the scale mock-up and engineering studies of the building to evaluate the risk to people nearby, and the unanimous recommendation of Biden’s advisers to go ahead with the strike.
“Clear and convincing,” Biden called the evidence. “I authorized the precision strike that would remove him from the battlefield once and for all. This measure was carefully planned, rigorously, to minimize the risk of harm to other civilians.”
The consequences of getting it wrong on this type of judgment call were devastating a year ago this month, when a U.S. drone strike during the chaotic withdrawal of American forces killed 10 innocent family members, seven of them children.
Biden ordered what officials called a “tailored airstrike,” designed so that the two missiles would destroy only the balcony of the safe house where the terrorist leader was holed up for months, sparing occupants elsewhere in the building.
A senior U.S. administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the strike planning, said al-Zawahri was identified on “multiple occasions, for sustained periods of time” on the balcony where he died.
The official said “multiple streams of intelligence” convinced U.S. analysts of his presence, having eliminated “all reasonable options” other than his being there.
Two senior national security officials were first briefed on the intelligence in early April, with the president being briefed by national security adviser Jake Sullivan shortly thereafter. Through May and June, a small circle of officials across the government worked to vet the intelligence and devise options for Biden.
On July 1 in the White House Situation Room, after returning from a five-day trip to Europe, Biden was briefed on the proposed strike by his national security aides. It was at that meeting, the official said, that Biden viewed the model of the safe house and peppered advisers, including CIA Director William Burns, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and National Counterterrorism Center director Christy Abizaid, with questions about their conclusion that al-Zawahri was hiding there.
Biden, the official said, also pressed officials to consider the risks the strike could pose to American Mark Frerichs, who has been in Taliban captivity for more than two years, and to Afghans who aided the U.S. war efforts who remain in the country. U.S. lawyers also considered the legality of the strike, concluding that al-Zawahri’s continued leadership of the terrorist group and support for al-Qaida attacks made him a lawful target.
The official said al-Zawahri had built an organizational model that allowed him to lead the global network even from relative isolation. That included filming videos from the house, and the U.S. believes some may be released after his death.
On July 25, as Biden was isolated in the White House residence with COVID-19, he received a final briefing from his team.
Each of the officials participating strongly recommended the operation’s approval, the official said, and Biden gave the sign-off for the strike as soon as an opportunity was available.
That unanimity was lacking a decade earlier when Biden, as vice president, gave President Barack Obama advice he did not take — to hold off on the bin Laden strike, according to Obama’s memoirs.
The opportunity came early Sunday — late Saturday in Washington — hours after Biden again found himself in isolation with a rebound case of the coronavirus. He was informed when the operation began and when it concluded, the official said.
A further 36 hours of intelligence analysis would follow before U.S. officials began sharing that al-Zawahri was killed, as they watched the Haqqani Taliban network restrict access to the safe house and relocate the dead al-Qaida leader’s family. U.S. officials interpreted that as the Taliban trying to conceal the fact they had harbored al-Zawahri.
After last year’s troop withdrawal, the U.S. was left with fewer bases in the region to collect intelligence and carry out strikes on terrorist targets. It was not clear from where the drone carrying the missiles was launched or whether countries it flew over were aware of its presence.
The U.S. official said the Taliban was provided with no forewarning of the attack. In an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, Sullivan said that no uniformed personnel had been on the ground when the strike happened and that “we are in direct communication with the Taliban on this.”
In remarks 11 months ago, Biden had said the U.S. would keep up the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and other countries, despite pulling out troops. “We just don’t need to fight a ground war to do it.”
“We have what’s called over-the-horizon capabilities,” he said.
On Sunday, the missiles came over the horizon.
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Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman along with Economic Development and Chamber ambassadors will join the event as official partners to host the ribbon cutting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DroneUp, LLC, an American technology company that provides drone innovation solutions, today announced their Flight Services Showcase Event at Walmart's Store 100 location.
What: This showcase is an open house to formally launch DroneUp's flight services such as inspection, mapping and aerial imaging here in the Northwest Arkansas market, showcasing all three hub locations from Walmart's Store 100 with drone demos.
Who: This event is for the media and the local community at large. Bentonville Economic Development & Chamber ambassadors as DroneUp official partners will host the ribbon cutting. In attendance from DroneUp will be key contacts from the business development, strategy, flight operations, hub operations, training and development, community affairs, and marketing departments.
When: Thursday, July 21, 12:45 - 4:00 p.m. CT. The agenda includes:
- 12:45 p.m. - Guests to arrive
- 1:00 p.m. - Ribbon cutting
- 1:30- 4:00 pm. - Drone demonstrations on the half hour
Where: Store 100 hub and adjacent parking area, 406 Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR
For additional background on DroneUp's collaboration with Walmart, please visit this recent post by David Guggina, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Automation, Walmart U.S.: We're Bringing the Convenience of Drone Delivery to 4 Million U.S. Households in Partnership with DroneUp.
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A turbulent US this July 4, but many see cause to celebrate
(AP) - Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together.
Yet many also see cause to celebrate: The pandemic continues to be on the wane and, despite its faults, America’s democracy survives.
“I think many of us are feeling conflicted about celebrating 4th of July right now,” obstacle race champion and attorney Amelia Boone tweeted as the week gave way to the long holiday weekend.
In her eyes patriotism is also about fighting for change, she said, adding, “I’m not giving up on the US.”
That sentiment is no doubt shared by millions who on Monday will be celebrating the nation’s 246th birthday and anniversary of independence from English rule.
It’s a day for taking off work, flocking to parades, devouring hot dogs and burgers at backyard barbecues and gathering under a canopy of stars and exploding fireworks — in many cases for the first time in three years amid easing coronavirus precautions.
Baltimore, for one, is resuming its Independence Day celebrations after a two-year hiatus, to the delight of residents like Steven Williams.
“I used to actually be up there every year. Then it stopped,” Williams told WBAL-TV. “I haven’t seen them in a couple of years.”
Colorful displays big and small will light up the night sky in cities from New York to Seattle to Chicago to Dallas. However others, particularly in drought-stricken and wildfire-prone regions of the West, will forgo them.
Phoenix is also again going without fireworks — not because of the pandemic or fire concerns but due to supply-chain issues.
In emotional ceremonies across the country, some newer residents will swear oaths of citizenship, qualifying them to vote for the first time in the upcoming midterm elections.
To be sure, these are precarious times: An economic recession lurks, and the national psyche is still raw from mass shootings like those seen recently at a Texas elementary school and a New York supermarket.
Sharp social and political divisions have also been laid bare by recent Supreme Court decisions overturning the constitutional right to abortion and striking down a New York law limiting who may carry a gun in public.
But for many, July 4 is also a chance to set aside political differences and to celebrate unity, reflecting on the revolution that gave rise to history’s longest-lived democracy.
Eli Merritt, a political historian at Vanderbilt University whose upcoming book traces the fraught founding of the United States in 1776, said that “there’s always something to divide or unite us.”
But he sees the Jan. 6 hearings probing last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol as a reason for hope, an opportunity to rally behind democratic institutions. Even though not all Americans or their elected representatives agree with the committee’s work, Merritt is heartened by the fact that it’s at least somewhat bipartisan with some Republicans joining in.
“Moral courage as a locus for Americans to place hope,” he said, “the willingness to stand up for what is right and true in spite of negative consequences to oneself. That is an essential glue of constitutional democracy.”
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Single Largest Jackpocket Win in the State of Colorado Goes To App User in Fort Collins
DENVER, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, announced its largest single winner in the state of Colorado. A woman in Fort Collins won a record $1,362,575 on June 13 after ordering a Colorado Lotto+ ticket on the Jackpocket lottery app.
The winner, Lisa C., found out she won a seven-figure lottery prize when she received an automatic winner email from Jackpocket.
"When I read my email, I thought it was a sign. We'd been looking at getting married and buying a house but we've been waiting to be financially stable to do so. I have 3 kids who just started driving! So, now we're going to get married."
Lisa has been playing the lottery occasionally with Jackpocket for the last 18 months. A game reminder from the app led to her lucky ticket order.
"I hadn't played for a while and I saw a thing on my pop-ups come up, " she said. "I thought, 'Might as well!'"
One $2 Quick Pick ticket was all it took.
"We're so proud to facilitate this life-changing win for Lisa, our biggest lottery winner to date in the state of Colorado," said CEO Peter Sullivan. "Jackpocket was founded on the idea that the lottery should be accessible and convenient to play, and we are thrilled when we get to celebrate a major win like Lisa's."
Colorado lottery players can use Jackpocket's mobile app to place ticket orders for Mega Millions, Powerball, Lucky for Life, Lotto+, Cash 5, and Pick 3. The mobile experience allows players to conveniently view an image of their ticket, get notified automatically if they win, and even receive prizes up to $599 directly through the app.
Since Jackpocket has been available in Colorado, players there have won over $6.5 million to date on the app. Nationwide, over $150 million has been won on Jackpocket by nearly one million individual winners. And, including Lisa, 18 players have won prizes of $1 million or more, with 11 of those wins happening in 2022 alone.
Must be 18 or older to play. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jackpocket is not affiliated with and is not an agent of the Colorado Lottery.
Jackpocket is on a mission to create a more convenient, fun and responsible way to play the lottery. The first licensed third-party lottery app in the United States, Jackpocket provides an easy, secure way to order official state lottery tickets. Jackpocket is currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, D.C., and is expanding to many new markets. Download the app on iOS or Android and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Storm washes out two Jefferson Co. roads
Published: May. 18, 2022 at 4:04 PM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
GRANTVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Heavy rain Tuesday night sparked two major washouts on two rural roads in Jefferson Co.
The problems occurred on 39th between Clark and Butler Roads, north of Grantville; and on 21st, between Hwy. 59 and Osage Rd., east of Perry.
Jefferson Co. Public Works Director Ben Domann says, in both cases, water flowing in creeks under the road lifted and moved metal culvert pipes. He said the pipes were ten feet in diameter and 59-feet long.
Domann said the pipes must be replaced to make the repairs, at a cost of about $30,000 each. He said the county ordered the pipes Wednesday, but it’s not known how long it will take to get them.
Both roads are closed until repairs can be made.
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- New report from Schneider Electric and MIT Technology Review reveals sustainability revolution from incidental to intentional sustainability across leading manufacturing firms' operations
- Leading manufacturers now seek total carbon visibility across the entire supply chain in a shift from mere process efficiency
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world's most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights, has partnered with the world-renowned, independent media company MIT Technology Review, to reveal a concerted push towards sustainability within the manufacturing sector, with a long-term goal of total carbon visibility across the entire supply chain.
The joint research, entitled 'Equipment management and sustainability', reveals that leading manufacturers are shifting to making sustainability the goal of process improvements rather than merely a by-product of responsible equipment management.
Some key takeaways from the report include:
Product-specific sustainability practices on the rise:
Leading firms are modernizing processes to enable decarbonization. This is achieved by improving equipment operations, reducing waste, and making products with less carbon-intensive inputs.
The report suggests that manufacturers are seeking increased access to visibility through data analytics and digitally connected supply chains. Embracing Industry 4.0 principles, manufacturers are using sensors and performance management tools to increase the flow of carbon/sustainability-relevant data across the firm's entire operations.
Modular processes enabling better predictions:
Technology is also being used to build better predictive processes and reorganize them to be leaner and modular.
It allows producers to adjust assembly lines, processes, and material inputs for more precise calibration. In turn, this allows for better forecasting and 'on demand' customized manufacturing.
Organizations can now use virtual designs to stress-test new sustainability production models in virtual reality before committing them to the carbon intensive 'physical' reality, such as digital twinning to reduce energy in production design processes.
Purposeful design aids the circular economy:
Leading manufacturing firms are reimagining manufacturing processes in pursuit of 'circular economy' goals. This often involves a long-term business plan for managing materials and 'design for sustainability' manufacturing principles.
These include building facilities to disassemble existing products to make better use of spare parts and total cost of ownership (TCO) models, which link product design to fewer processes, more sustainable inputs, and even reducing the lifespan of machinery-intensive products to take advantage of iterative innovations in electric efficiency.
Frédéric Godemel, EVP of Power Systems & Services at Schneider Electric, said:
"Manufacturing is transitioning from incidental to intentional sustainability, according to this new report. Sustainability is no longer a happy coincidence; now, the illustrious pairing of efficient equipment management and purposeful green principles sees manufacturing set on a course for effective decarbonization in the long term.
"That being said, the time we have to decarbonize is swiftly dwindling. Manufacturers must accelerate their efforts through optimal use of data and digital technologies if the industry is to make a significant contribution to international climate goals when it matters."
To discover more about how global businesses use insight and innovation to make their manufacturing processes and assets carbon neutral, please see the report "Equipment management and sustainability: How global businesses use insight and innovation to make their manufacturing processes and assets carbon neutral", which is available now.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Olumiant (baricitinib) oral tablets to treat adult patients with severe alopecia areata, a disorder that often appears as patchy baldness and affects more than 300,000 people in the U.S. each year. Today's action marks the first FDA approval of a systemic treatment (i.e. treats the entire body rather than a specific location) for alopecia areata.
"Access to safe and effective treatment options is crucial for the significant number of Americans affected by severe alopecia," said Kendall Marcus, M.D., director of the Division of Dermatology and Dentistry in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "Today's approval will help fulfill a significant unmet need for patients with severe alopecia areata."
Alopecia areata, commonly referred to as just alopecia, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks its own hair follicles, causing hair to fall out, often in clumps. Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor which blocks the activity of one or more of a specific family of enzymes, interfering with the pathway that leads to inflammation.
The efficacy and safety of Olumiant in alopecia areata was studied in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Trial AA-1 and Trial AA-2) with patients who had at least 50% scalp hair loss as measured by the Severity of Alopecia Tool for more than six months. Patients in these trials received either a placebo, 2 milligrams of Olumiant, or 4 milligrams of Olumiant every day. The primary measurement of efficacy for both trials was the proportion of patients who achieved at least 80% scalp hair coverage at week 36.
In Trial AA-1, 22% of the 184 patients who received 2 milligrams of Olumiant and 35% of the 281 patients who received 4 milligrams of Olumiant achieved adequate scalp hair coverage, compared to 5% of the 189 patients who received a placebo. In Trial AA-2, 17% of the 156 patients who received 2 milligrams of Olumiant and 32% of the 234 patients who received 4 milligrams of Olumiant achieved adequate scalp hair coverage, compared to 3% of the 156 patients who received a placebo.
The most common side effects associated with Olumiant include: upper respiratory tract infections, headache, acne, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), increase of an enzyme called creatinine phosphokinase, urinary tract infection, liver enzyme elevations, inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis), fatigue, lower respiratory tract infections, nausea, genital yeast infections (Candida infections), anemia, low number of certain types of white blood cells (neutropenia), abdominal pain, shingles (herpes zoster) and weight increase.
Olumiant is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants. Olumiant comes with warnings and precautions including recommending close monitoring for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment; evaluating patients for active tuberculosis infection and testing for latent tuberculosis prior to treatment with Olumiant; and the potential for viral reactivation. In addition, other warnings and precautions include hypersensitivity (allergic reactions), gastrointestinal perforations (tears in stomach or intestine), and laboratory abnormalities including low white and red blood cell counts, liver enzyme elevations and lipid elevations.
Olumiant comes with a boxed warning for serious infections, mortality, malignancy, major adverse cardiovascular events and thrombosis.
Olumiant received priority review and breakthrough therapy designations for this indication.
Olumiant was originally approved in 2018. It is approved as a treatment for certain adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Olumiant is also approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in certain hospitalized adults.
The FDA granted the approval of Olumiant to Eli Lilly and Company.
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Leadership Team Self-Reflects on Vision & Mission, Moves Forward with Re-Brand for Non-Profit Before and After School Care
LUTHERVILLE, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education has announced the re-brand of its non-profit before and after care program formerly known as Hot Spots Extended Care Program. Now called Caliday Before and After School Care, the program serves 44 elementary schools across Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties and will fall under the umbrella of Caliday School Age Programs, which also includes summer camp and other school age endeavors.
Through self-reflection after these past few years, the team established that they needed to update a few key aspects of the business to re-focus themselves on the whole child. To benefit the children that attend Caliday programs, they have improved operational procedures, elevated training practices for their staff, and revitalized the in-program philanthropic aspect of the non-profit company. The first major change that the Caliday team made was their vision and mission for the company.
- Vision: We are the leader in 21st century developmental experiences for children in their journey to become global citizens. We have a fun and engaging team culture with a focus on constant and never-ending growth and innovation. We are creating significant philanthropic partnerships that benefit our communities.
- Mission: We are committed to inspiring children in new, fun, and engaging experiences so they can explore and pursue their passions. We create safe and trusted spaces to enhance the lives of children, families, team members, and communities.
"With all of the changes going on in the world, we decided it was time to self-reflect to ensure we were transforming our school age programs to fit the ever-changing wants and needs of our schools, children, and families," said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School, who started the extended care program in 2009. "To accompany our new vision and mission, we believed it was only fitting to give our programs a re-brand as well. We wanted to go back to our roots and what we do best – providing a beautiful day for the families we serve. Cali has Latin origins meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely,' and that is exactly what we want everyone to experience when they start and end their day with Caliday."
This non-profit program originated within the structure of Celebree School as an external provider to students in the community with a goal of promoting academic achievements by extending learning outside of the classroom and strengthening school-community relationships. The team behind the program all have extensive experience in childhood development and a constant drive to make a difference in children's emotional and intellectual growth.
To learn more about Caliday School Age Programs or to find one in a school near you, please visit caliday.org or call (410) 377-0227. You can also connect with Caliday School Age Programs on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Caliday School Age Programs is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to promote academic achievement by extending learning outside of the classroom and strengthening school-community relationships. The programs aid students in the application of skills learned during the traditional educational day through hands-on learning experiences and digital learning tools.
Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Man arrested in deadly Wichita nightclub shooting
Published: Jul. 29, 2022 at 8:05 AM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A man was arrested in connection with an April nightclub shooting that left one man dead.
Brent Alan Cruz was arrested Thursday and booked into Harvey County Jail on a charge of second-degree murder, in addition to a weapons charge. Cruz is suspected of killing 31-year-old Nyron Bowen as Bowen was walking out of a nightclub at around 1 a.m. on April 24.
The shooting happened at 1335 N. Hydraulic Ave. When officers arrived, they found Bowen with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries.
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurofins Discovery, the leading brand with over 35 years of success providing a complete solution of products and services for drug discovery, announces a client publication advancing cognitive health research through use of the company's BioMAP® Human Phenotypic Profiling and Screening Platform and enzyme assays for neurotransmitter degradation.
Published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, the work of scientists from The Institute for Biomedical and Bioscience Research, University of Buckingham; the European Genomic Institute for Diabetes, Hospital Claude Huriez; and Sibelius Ltd., identifies changes in biomarkers of inflammation and tissue remodeling that result from the use of sage extract on in vitro, human primary cell translational disease models.
The work documents applicability of the BioMAP Platform beyond standard biopharmaceutical applications and demonstrates the portfolio breadth of Eurofins Discovery in providing testing for life enzyme assays and biomarker screening and profiling services in the neuro-inflammatory and neurodegenerative therapeutic space.
One of the challenges to evaluating potential nutritional interventions for neurodegeneration and other therapeutic areas is assessment of relevant biomarkers in standardized clinically validated in vitro disease models sensitive enough to detect changes in mixtures as well as purified drug candidates. The BioMAP Diversity PLUS® Panel can provide this key assessment while covering a broad range of tissue and disease biology. The panel reports on biomarkers common across many diseases that involve inflammation, is validated with clinically approved drugs, and provides results based on advanced data analytics powered by a comprehensive Reference Database.
Additional neurotransmitter metabolism enzyme assays from Eurofins Discovery helped identify specific effects of sage extract, with implications for cognitive performance. Learn more about the Phenotypic Center of Excellence at www.eurofinsdiscoveryservices.com/services/phenotypic-assays.
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Eurofins Discovery is recognized as the industry leader for providing drug discovery researchers the largest and most diverse portfolio of standard and custom in vitro safety & pharmacology assays and panels for drug screening and profiling. In addition to in vitro safety pharmacology strengths, we also offer a broad portfolio of over 3,500 drug discovery services and 1,800 products. These include in vitro assays, cell-based phenotypic assays, safety pharmacology and efficacy, ADME toxicology, medicinal chemistry design, synthetic chemistry, and custom proteins and assay development capabilities. We support a variety of drug discovery targets such as GPCRs, Kinases, Ion Channels, Nuclear Hormone Receptors and other proteins & enzymes. The Eurofins Discovery capabilities, expertise, knowledge and skill sets enable the company to provide clients the benefit of being able to work with a single outsourcing provider (CRO) for all their drug discovery programs.
Eurofins is Testing for Life. With 58,000 staff across a network of 900 laboratories in 54 countries, Eurofins' companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods.
Eurofins Shares are listed on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TETRA Technologies, Inc. ("TETRA" or the "Company") (NYSE:TTI) announced that its senior management will be presenting in three upcoming investor conferences.
On June 7, 2022, TETRA will be presenting virtually at the Cowen and Company 2nd Annual Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit. TETRA will be presenting from 9:50 to 10:20 A.M. (ET) and will be hosting one-on-one meetings. Interested parties who would like to listen to the Company's presentation or participate in a one-on-one with TETRA's management, please register on the following link (2nd Annual Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit - Jun 7th to 8th, 2022 (meetmax.com).
On June 8, 2022, TETRA will be participating in the RBC Capital Markets Global Energy and Power Infrastructure Conference at the InterContinental New York Times Square. TETRA will be hosting a breakout session from 1:20 to 1:50 P.M. (ET) and will be hosting one-on-one meetings. Interested parties who would like to listen to the Company's presentation or participate in a one-on-one with TETRA's management please contact annmarie.stewart@rbccm.com
On June 9, 2022, TETRA will be participating in the Stifel 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. TETRA will be hosting a fireside chat from 8:35 to 9:05 A.M. (ET) and will be hosting one-on-one meetings. Interested parties who would like to listen to the Company's presentation or participate in a one-on-one with TETRA's management, please register on the following link (Stifel 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference (wsw.com).
TETRA Technologies, Inc. is an industrial and oil & gas products and services company operating on six continents focused on bromine-based completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services. Calcium chloride is used in the oil and gas, industrial, agricultural, road, food and beverage markets. TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage and global infrastructure. Recently announced initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow® an ultra-pure zinc bromide for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO2 and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA's lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage. Visit the Company's website at www.tetratec.com.
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Trial begins in Southmayd murder
Published: Jun. 7, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - Trial began Monday morning for the murder of Pamela Pence.
Richard Ray Pence II was arrested back in September of 2020 after officers responded to a report of a death on scene at a home in Southmayd.
When officers arrived, they found Pamela deceased.
As a result of the investigation, police arrested Richard for murder and he was booked into the Grayson County Jail.
Neighbors told News 12 they were husband and wife.
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LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport holders with the greatest global access are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom, according to the latest results from the Henley Passport Index, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Japan holds the number one spot on the index — the original ranking of all the world's passports according to the number of destinations their can access without a prior visa — with a record-high visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 193, while Singapore and South Korea come in joint-2nd place, with a score of 192.
But despite the record-breaking worldwide access afforded to citizens of these three nations over the index's 17-year history, international passenger demand in the Asia-Pacific region has only reached 17% of pre-Covid levels, according to IATA's latest statistics, having hovered below 10% for most of the past two years. This figure is far behind the global trend where markets in Europe and North America have recovered to around 60% of pre-crisis travel mobility levels. Commenting in the Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q3, Dr Marie Owens Thomsen, Chief Economist at IATA, says passenger numbers should reach 83% of pre-pandemic levels in 2022: "By next year, many markets should see traffic reach or exceed pre-pandemic levels, while we expect this to be the case for the industry as a whole in 2024."
EU member states dominate the remaining top 10 ten spots on the latest ranking, with Germany and Spain in joint-3rd place, with access to 190 destinations visa-free. Finland, Italy, and Luxembourg follow closely behind in joint-4th place with 189 destinations, and Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden share 5th place with their passport holders able to travel to 188 destinations worldwide without a visa. Both the UK and US have dropped down a rank, to 6th and 7th place, respectively, and Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the index, with its nationals only able to access 27 destinations worldwide visa-free. The global mobility gap between the world's most and least powerful passports now sits at an unprecedented 166 destinations.
Summer travel chaos
As US travel chaos begins to ease following the Fourth of July holiday weekend, strikes and staff shortages are forcing airlines across Europe to cancel thousands of flights, causing hours-long queues at major airports. Heathrow Airport has even told airlines to stop selling summer tickets as the UK's biggest airport struggles to cope with the rebound in air travel.
Dr Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman of Henley & Partners and the inventor of the passport index concept, says the recent surge in demand is hardly surprising: "The latest results are a heartening reminder of the very human desire for global connectivity even as some countries move toward isolationism and autarky. The shock of the pandemic was unlike anything seen in our lifetimes, and the recovery and reclamation of our travel freedoms, and our innate instinct to move and migrate will take time."
Russia increasingly isolated
Russian passport holders are more cut off from the rest of the world than ever before, as sanctions, travel bans, and airspace closures limit Russian citizens from accessing all but a few destinations in Central Asia and the Middle East. The Russian passport currently sits at 50th place on the index, with a visa-free or visa-free on arrival score of 119. However, due to airspace closures in EU member nations, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the US, and the UK, Russian citizens are effectively barred from traveling throughout most of the world, with the marked exceptions of Istanbul and Dubai, which have become focal transit points.
Conversely, the Ukrainian passport is currently ranked in 35th place on the index, with holders able to access 144 destinations around the world without needing a visa in advance. Ukrainians displaced by the invasion have also been granted the right to live and work in the EU for up to three years under an emergency plan in response to what has become Europe's biggest refugee crisis this century. After the European Council's recent, ground-breaking announcement awarding Ukraine candidate status, the first step towards full EU membership, the travel freedom for Ukrainian passport holders is likely to increase even further in the coming years.
UAE the clear pandemic winner
Throughout the turmoil of the past two years, one thing has remained constant: the growing strength of the UAE passport, which now sits at 15th place on the ranking, with a visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 176. Over the past decade, the country has made unparalleled gains as the biggest climber on the index — in 2012, it sat at 64th place on the rankings, with a score of just 106. As the latest Henley Private Wealth Migration Dashboard demonstrates, the UAE has also become the focus of intense interest among affluent investors and is expected to see the highest net influx of HNWIs globally in 2022, with a forecast net increase of 4,000 — a dramatic increase of 208% versus 2019's net inflow of 1,300 and one of its largest on record.
Peaceful countries have more powerful passports
Unique research conducted by Henley & Partners comparing a country's visa-free access with its Global Peace Index score shows a strong correlation between a nation's passport power and its peacefulness. All of the nation's sitting in the top ten of the Henley Passport Index can also be found in the top ten of the Global Peace Index. Likewise, for the bottom ranking nations.
Commenting on the results in the Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q3, Stephen Klimczuk-Massion, Quondam Fellow of Oxford University's Saïd Business School, says: "Your passport is more than ever a calling card, which, depending on which passport you carry and where you are going, will have an impact on the kind of welcome you will receive, where you can go and how safe you will be when you get there. Now more than ever, it's a mistake to think of a passport as merely a travel document that allows you to get from A to B. The relative strength or weakness of a particular national passport directly affects the quality of life for the passport holder and may even be a matter of life and death in some circumstances."
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HONOLULU, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, June 14th, the Wai Ola Alliance ("WOA") filed a citizen suit seeking injunctive relief against the United States Department of the Navy ("Navy") in Federal District Court for ongoing violations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ("Clean Water Act" or "CWA"), stemming from the operation of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. They are seeking an end to discharges to streams and harbors, safe defueling and closure, and civil penalties for past violations up to $56,460 per day, per violation. WOA is a community-based organization of environmentally and culturally focused individuals dedicated to protecting the waters of Hawai'i from the effects of past and ongoing discharges of petroleum pollutants from Red Hill to Pu'uloa (Pearl Harbor), Hālawa Stream, and other nearby surface waters.
The 144-acre Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility consists of twenty 1940s vintage underground storage tanks ("USTs") with a combined total capacity of 250 million gallons of petroleum-based fuel. It is located on the western edge of the Ko'olau mountain range, approximately 100 feet above the Waimalu and Moanalua Aquifers. This collectively covers the Southern Oahu Basal Aquifer, which the Navy has acknowledged as irreplaceable and vulnerable to contamination. Red Hill also includes tunnels, exposed and buried pipelines, ventilation systems with air intakes and exhaust portals, a pumphouse, control room, surge tanks, slop oil and oil recovery facilities, and fueling stations at various piers in Pearl Harbor, including Hotel Pier, Kilo Pier, Bravo Pier, and Mike Pier.
While the Red Hill facility has been ordered to permanently close and halt operations, defueling and closure pose an even greater risk of spills, leaks, and discharges than current operations. WOA's citizen suit seeks intervention of the Federal Court to require safe and timely defueling, both to protect the aquifer and to prevent petroleum spills and leaks to streams and the harbor during that defueling. Further WOA seeks civil penalties for past violations of the Clean Water Act by the Navy.
The Navy has self-reported discharges of petroleum from the Hotel Pier and Kilo Pier to Pu'uloa, On March 17 and June 2, 2020, the Navy notified the Department of Health that Red Hill discharged pollutants from the Hotel Pier. On July 23, 2021, the Navy also confirmed a release of pollutants occurring between July 16 and July 19, 2021, from Red Hill, Pearl Harbor at Kilo Pier. Confirming the Navy's inability to safely operate the Red Hill facility, the source of the Hotel Pier spill remained unidentified for at least 365 days after the Navy first reported the discharge. WOA is confident many additional unreported petroleum discharges will be discovered as the citizen suit proceeds. Small concentrations of petroleum are rapidly lethal to wildlife and habitat in the area.
WOA members listed in this citizen suit are: Melodie Aduja, a former State Senator and former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney; Pete Doktor, a veteran and peace activist; Kim Coco Iwamoto, a former Board of Education member and business owner; Mary Maxine Kahaulelio, a community organizer and activist; and Clarence 'Ku' Ching, a former Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee and community activist. Kahaulelio and Ching are Native Hawaiian Kupuna (elders) with long histories of successful protests, including against the military bombing of Kahoolawe, and Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea; they are both plaintiffs in the Hawaii Supreme Court case that affirmed that the State failed to protect trust property it had leased to the U.S. Army as Pōhakuloa Training Area.
"We can't rely on the State Government to protect our interests," - Clarence "Ku" Ching
"Water is the source of humanity, it's from God." - Mary "Auntie Maxine" Kahaulelio
"It's criminal to hold our `ohana (families) hostage while fuel leaks continue, including imminent threat of catastrophic spill according to even Navy's studies; as a military veteran, it's unacceptable that the military is our biggest security threat given clean water is security and true wealth." - Pete Doktor
"We always knew that the Red Hill Facility posed an imminent danger to our freshwater sole source aquifer on Oʻahu because of 80 years of corrosion, disrepair, and lack of adequate testing and maintenance. The Facility and its pipelines absolutely cannot be properly and safely operated even for defueling." - Melodie Aduja
"As a small business owner, 100% of my revenue depends on ensuring my customers have access to clean, safe water; since the State failed to hold the Navy to an adequate standard of care regarding Red Hill, the people must remain steadfast in shouting "foul" every time the Navy contaminates Hawaii's waters." - Kim Coco Iwamoto
Contacts:
Wai Ola Alliance, www.WaiOlaAlliance.com, 816-287-4176, admin@waiolaalliance.com
Daniel Cooper, Sycamore Law, Inc., (415) 360-2962, daniel@sycamore.law
William Harrison, Esq., (808) 542-5297, wharrison@hamlaw.net
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SHANGHAI, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurofins DiscoverX (Eurofins DiscoverX Products LLC), a global industry leader of products for small and large molecule drug discovery and QC lot release, today announced the official opening of its new China biotechnology office in Shanghai.
The launch of Eurofins DiscoverX (Shanghai) Ltd. broadens its Asia-Pacific operations directly into the China market. This expansion establishes an operational base positioned to effectively serve China's growing biopharmaceutical sector with high-quality innovative products that accelerate drug discovery programs, contributing to improving global healthcare.
With this fully operational Shanghai office, Eurofins DiscoverX can more readily provide its product menu cell lines, assay reagents, enzymes and bioassay kits to the China market. The new Shanghai operation provides an efficient supply chain, local technical support, and the convenience for clients to pay in the Chinese Yuan (RMB) currency.
This operational expansion demonstrates the Eurofins DiscoverX commitment to providing end-to-end support every step of the way for global customers with a comprehensive menu of innovative and qualified products for drug discovery screening and QC lot release.
Contact Eurofins DiscoverX (Shanghai) Ltd.
email: CustomerService_DRX_China@eurofins.com
Phone: +86.21.3620.2818
Address: Building 18, No. 2168 Chenhang Highway. Minhang District, Shanghai 201114
About Eurofins DiscoverX Products LLC
For drug discovery and development scientists, Eurofins DiscoverX is the trusted product solutions provider that can accelerate drug discovery programs with confidence with qualified reagents, cell lines, and assays ready to run today. Eurofins DiscoverX develops and manufactures cutting-edge assays, stable cell lines, membrane preps, enzymes, and reagents for drug discovery and development from our three R&D manufacturing Centers of Excellence – USA (San Francisco Bay Area, California, and St. Louis, Missouri) and the EU (Poitiers, France).
Rediscover how Eurofins DiscoverX's expertise and trusted products accelerate drug discovery programs and enable clients through testing phases with confidence. With end-to-end support every step of the way for your programs from Discovery to Q.C. lot release. Eurofins DiscoverX is part of Eurofins Discovery, the industry's leading drug discovery products and services provider. For more information, visit www.discoverx.com.
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Eurofins Shares are listed on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.
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Services for Josephine Julia Krauskopf, 91, of Belton will be 1 p.m. Friday at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple.
Burial will be in Seaton Cemetery.
Mrs. Krauskopf died Monday, May 16.
She was born July 24, 1930, in Ellinger to Joseph and Emily Zaskoda. She attended St. Jerome Catholic School in Plum. She graduated from Wharton High School. She worked at Tim’s Bakery, Kolache Kitchen, Westphalia Meat Market and Park Place Manor in Belton. She married Alvin A. Krauskopf in 1950.
She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Krauskopf; and a grandchild.
Survivors include two sons, Alvin Krauskoph Jr. and David Krauskopf; a daughter, Cynthia Coats Krauskoph; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_079eeae6-d6ff-11ec-b964-b726ed867ad9.html | 2022-05-19T07:53:41Z |
Feeling cooking burnout? Let yourself off the hook with these ‘good enough’ strategies
By Casey Barber, CNN
It has been a long two years in the kitchen. Whether you were an enthusiastic home cook or a reluctant one, the pandemic has made everyone burned out by the act of cooking. It’s also made us realize how much work it is to cook every meal every day.
It’s time to stop being so tough on ourselves and setting unrealistic expectations for what comes out of our kitchens, according to Leanne Brown, author of “Good Enough: A Cookbook.”
“We find ways to criticize ourselves when we’re already having a hard time,” Brown said. Home cooking is not “anything like a restaurant chef or a person on Instagram trying to create content so that the algorithm will notice them.” Unless your family is paying you for the act of making them food, the pressure doesn’t need to be so great.
Instead of beating ourselves up over what we think a “good cook” should be, Brown encourages us to think of what is “good enough” instead and reframe our approach to the process (and yes, the work) of cooking with a few mental shifts and tactics.
Here are Brown’s strategies for making the daily job of feeding yourself easier.
Acknowledge that cooking is about more than cooking
“We think of cooking as being in the kitchen, chopping the stuff, making the thing,” Brown said. “But you can’t be in there unless you’ve done all these other things” — such as deciding what to eat, buying ingredients and making sure the kitchen is stocked with the right tools.
“Feeding ourselves is an undervalued skill,” she said. “We undervalue it in the capitalist world and in our homes and expectations about it.”
While there’s no simple fix to streamline the multipronged act of cooking, Brown emphasizes acknowledging the work and the mental load that comes with every meal. “If you feel weighed down by the general sense that there is too much to deal with when you enter the kitchen, know this: You are not alone,” she said.
There will always be a trade-off of time and labor versus money in fixing the pain points that come with the act of cooking, and budgets don’t always allow for grocery delivery, purchasing pre-chopped or partially prepped meals or meal kits.
The work begins with identifying the points “where you can get stuck,” as Brown notes — “the dishes and the grocery shopping and fridge management.” Make small changes in those areas.
“Ask for help, make it fair, establish some good routines and do what works best for you,” she said.
If meal planning doesn’t work, try a meal routine
With all the steps that go into the act of cooking and providing food, it’s easy to get weighed down by decision fatigue. If you’ve found you can’t stick with meal planning, Brown suggests a simpler approach: a meal routine.
The idea of a meal routine is highly adaptable. You can pick two or three dishes to rotate through over the course of the week, whether that’s switching between smoothies and overnight oats at breakfast or going back and forth between chicken salad, hummus and Brown’s Cauliflower-Cheese Pita Sandwich for bagged lunches. You can also choose a specific day of the week to eat a specific meal, such as taco Tuesdays or chicken soup Sundays.
RECIPE: Cauliflower-Cheese Pita Sandwich
“It’s all about finding the meal plan strategy that works for you,” Brown said. “Routinize the parts that are more cumbersome to you.”
Brown is admittedly not a morning person, so she sticks to simple breakfast foods and leaves the brainpower for making more complex meals later in the day.
Make the routine “a thing that you can look forward to, like having a clean out the fridge pizza night or omelet night.” Bonus: When the meal routine is set, there’s no negotiating with kids over what to eat.
Fight unrealistic expectations with ‘assembly only’ meals
Another way decision fatigue can rear its ugly head is in the perception that every meal has to accomplish multiple things. The food must be delicious, healthy, easy, quick and ready on time to meet multiple family members’ schedules but also give us time to connect over the meal — sound familiar?
When these unrealistic expectations become overwhelming, “it is OK to simplify,” Brown said. “Pick one or two things you want to accomplish with your meal.” If your goal is to get dinner on the table in a way that allows you to do as few dishes as possible while connecting with your kids, just focus on those two things.
Keep a stash of “assembly only” foods on hand so you can make a meal with low effort and less stress. Snack boards are an ideal vehicle for serving a full meal out of simple components, and no, they don’t have to look like they do on Instagram.
Along with standards such as cheese and crackers, dips and spreads, Brown recommends:
- dates — plain or stuffed with cheese, nut butter or salami
- pickled vegetables and olives
- hard-boiled eggs
- sweet and salty snack mixes
Instead of feeling shame over serving an unconventional meal, according to Brown, celebrate the ability to make a decision that fits the situation. “We should be proud of ourselves of the kindness we’re giving to ourselves when we do that,” she said, rather than “thinking you have to be a superhero.”
Do ‘leftover analysis’ to get rid of the guilt cycle
Leftovers might be the biggest source of shame in the home kitchen. We’ve all been there, avoiding that container in the fridge for the fifth day in a row but feeling like we should do something with it.
The key to conquering the shame of leftovers, according to Brown, is about “accepting our own natural tendency to have a disgust response to certain types of food in certain situations.” She recommends doing a “leftover analysis” on which meals and types of foods tend to languish in the fridge, while others are eaten more enthusiastically.
Does the consistency of leftover rice or chicken freak you out? Do you love eating day-old Thai food or pizza? Do you get sick of eating soup by midweek? Take note of your tendencies, then start adjusting your cooking practice bit by bit.
Plan for eating the leftovers you like as if they were fresh meals (just like “assembly only” foods). And freeze soup or other foods, such as Brown’s Fast White Bean, Chorizo and Hearty Greens Stew, that you get tired of quickly so you’ll have a ready-to-go meal down the line.
RECIPE: Fast White Bean, Chorizo and Hearty Greens Stew
For foods that are unappealing in taste or texture, try making less of those particular dishes so you won’t be forced to eat them as leftovers. “Be gentle; this will take time to become a habit,” Brown cautioned.
Take yourself on a date
When all else fails, it helps to fall back on comfort food. When Brown needs a pick-me-up, she makes a cheese platter for herself and said of this habit, “it feels like I have taken myself on a date, and it is going very well.”
Find your own personal cheese platter and make it a guilt-free ritual that can work as an emotional reset button for the week. That’s it — no further instructions required.
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Casey Barber is a food writer, illustrator and photographer; the author of “Pierogi Love: New Takes on an Old-World Comfort Food” and “Classic Snacks Made From Scratch: 70 Homemade Versions of Your Favorite Brand-Name Treats”; and editor of the website Good. Food. Stories. | https://localnews8.com/health/cnn-health/2022/05/04/feeling-cooking-burnout-let-yourself-off-the-hook-with-these-good-enough-strategies/ | 2022-05-04T12:16:12Z |
- Deloitte reports record FY2022 revenue of US$59.3 billion, a 19.6% increase in local currency
- Recognized for the fourth consecutive year by Brand Finance as the strongest and most valuable commercial services brand in the world; ranks as one of the world's best workplaces
- Workforce expanded to approximately 415,000 globally
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte today reported aggregate global revenue of US$59.3 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 May 2022 (FY2022), a 19.6% increase in local currency from FY2021. In seven years, Deloitte revenue has grown US$24 billion, or 69%, in USD terms.
"Over the past several years, we have steered a remarkable course to become the leading professional services organization in the world. The power of our multi-disciplinary and private partnership model along with our global strategy drives our performance, allowing Deloitte to serve clients with distinction, take care of our people, give back to our communities, and uphold the public's trust," says Punit Renjen, Deloitte Global CEO. "These principles have also helped us successfully navigate another tumultuous year of further unexpected shocks—from geopolitical conflicts to an ongoing pandemic to extreme environmental events and the highest inflation in a generation. By staying true to our purpose to make an impact that matters, our people have demonstrated their resilience by flexing and adapting to meet the challenges of the past year, all the while focusing on building better futures—for our people, clients, and communities."
At a time when uncertainty has become the new normal and change is happening at warp speed, Deloitte has proven it has the agility and capabilities to rise to the most unexpected challenges, while helping clients do the same.
In April, we announced a first-of-its-kind "partnership with purpose" with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Through this partnership, Deloitte will provide a global team with wide-ranging management and business consulting capabilities to support the IOC with its digital transformation strategy, advance the IOC's Olympic Agenda 2020+5 goal, and drive initiatives related to sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, and athlete career transition and well-being.
As Deloitte continues to take measurable, decisive actions on climate change throughout our operations and business, we are also assembling one of the largest global networks of sustainability capability through Deloitte's Sustainability & Climate practice, to help clients accelerate their journeys to a more sustainable future.
We have sustained our relentless focus on quality. We have transformed our Audit & Assurance practice through use of new technologies, training, and process improvement. As a result, Deloitte continues to be an industry leader in audit quality.
Through the power of our global organization, delivery centers, and strong collaboration between Consulting, Advisory, and Tax, we have increased our global alliance and ecosystems sales by 23% from the previous year, contributing to ~27% of Deloitte's FY2022 aggregate sales. We have strengthened our relationships with 15 alliances globally by co-creating innovative assets, going big on social venture initiatives (e.g., Sustainability and Climate, Diversity and Inclusion), and executing ecosystem strategies that drive short and long-term benefits to clients.
Among the businesses, Consulting revenue grew fastest at 24.4% in USD, followed by Financial Advisory, which grew 22.1%. Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) was the fastest growing industry, followed by Financial Services. Among the regions, the Americas grew the fastest at 22.1%, followed by Asia Pacific (APAC) at 17.1%.
- Audit & Assurance (A&A) continued its commitment to quality, integrity, and independence in upholding Deloitte's vital role in the financial reporting ecosystem. Ongoing investments in the development of our A&A practitioners, solutions, and technologies enabled Deloitte to redefine what's possible in corporate reporting, audit, and assurance. This includes a critical focus on climate and sustainability and ESG reporting to further help clients provide transparent, reliable, and meaningful performance disclosures that respond to evolving market demands and stakeholder needs. Audit & Assurance revenue grew 8.7% in USD.
- Consulting helped clients build organizational resilience, pivot business models, and shape better futures using its scale, depth of experience, and breadth of offerings to deliver a full suite of Advise, Implement, and Operate services. We continued to invest in, and accelerate, digital transformation and help clients address sustainability and climate initiatives by scaling our practices in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and cloud and edge computing. Our practitioners continued to deliver solutions built with alliances and ecosystems and evolve cloud-based industry solutions like Converge™. We made targeted acquisitions to enhance our services in areas such as product engineering and digital content production. Consulting revenue grew 24.4% in USD.
- Financial Advisory supported clients on more than 10,000 transactions this year, covering the M&A lifecycle, debt and capital strategies, and Turnaround & Restructuring programs. Our Forensic practice collaborated with public, private, and third-party organizations around the world to identify vulnerabilities to global financial crime and design solutions for information sharing, legislative reform, and asset recovery. Our practitioners advised clients on strategies to drive sustainability and climate opportunities, model net-zero transformations, and strengthen stakeholder trust. Our Infrastructure practice shaped the future of mobility by improving transportation options for more than one billion people. Financial Advisory revenue grew 22.1% in USD.
- Risk Advisory developed sophisticated solutions to support organizations' evolving risk and regulatory needs. An example is RegHub, which enhances how companies structure, source, and manage compliance using digital cloud platforms to track and address regulatory change. In addition, Deloitte Cyber practitioners used leading-edge technology to help clients protect against, and respond to, an array of cyber risks. Practitioners in Deloitte Cyber Operate teams also assisted global companies with digital identity and threat detection and response. Risk Advisory revenue grew 19.5% in USD.
- Tax guided clients through the shifting tax and economic landscape, helping them navigate the global push for tax transparency, the digitization of tax authorities, and other complex challenges arising from global tax reforms. With advanced tools that automate processes, speed response times, and improve accuracy, Deloitte worked together with clients to anticipate and address these issues, including major implications for data quality and access. At the same time, the acceleration of new business models drove demand for solutions to transform the way clients operate tax functions through outsourcing, in-sourcing, and co-sourcing routine compliance and reporting activities.
Similarly, Legal helped clients transform with tech-based solutions for managing contract lifecycles, collaborating with advisors in real-time, and automating routine tasks, which improve the accuracy and speed of processes while producing cost efficiencies. Where permissible under local laws and regulations, Deloitte Legal practices also worked with clients to help them manage their intellectual property, navigate compliance with ESG regulations, navigate transactions and streamline contracts, and design and roll out policies to address the changing work environment and resolve disputes. Tax & Legal revenue grew by 11.5% in USD.
Our growth is powered by empowering our people to lead with purpose and enable them to develop their careers and thrive in an equitable and inclusive environment. To enable this, our member firms around the world have enhanced total rewards and added benefits. They have implemented new ways of working focused on flexibility to improve our people's well-being. Our culture, underpinned by Deloitte's Shared Values, encourages our people to take care of each other and connect to make a positive impact for our clients, our planet, and the communities in which we live.
Through our WorldImpact initiatives, we are focused on making a tangible impact on society's biggest challenges and creating a more sustainable and equitable world. In FY2022, our societal impact investment was US$284 million, bringing our seven-year investment total to US$1.7 billion.
Aiding Ukraine: Our commitment to our people also means supporting them when the unthinkable happens. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Deloitte responded swiftly to assist our people in Ukraine and move their families to safety. Our member firms and people around the world demonstrated incredible solidarity to support humanitarian response efforts, raising more than US$7 million in financial donations and providing in-kind, volunteer, and pro bono support to organizations across the region. We also joined the Tent Partnership for Refugees, committing to support people forced to flee their homes in Ukraine, including supporting Ukrainian refugee women across Europe. Deloitte is committed to supporting education, skills building, and employment opportunities for refugees and displaced persons around the world.
WorldClimate: Climate change is the defining global challenge of our time. Through our WorldClimate strategy, we are making responsible climate choices within our organization and beyond. We launched a climate learning program last year, resulting in more than 300,000 professionals completing the learning, and 95% of professionals committing to reducing their climate impact. Recognizing that we must work with others to create the needed change, last year we joined the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and the World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition.
WorldClass: We have accelerated progress toward our WorldClass ambition to reach 100 million individuals by 2030. Through our WorldClass Education Challenge, we selected 12 innovators dedicated to addressing education challenges in their communities across Africa and Asia. We are applying our business skills to help scale their solutions to enable more of the world's students to have access to the highest quality education.
- In Nigeria, Job Oyebisi co-founded StanLab, a 3D virtual laboratory app where teachers set up virtual labs for students to learn, practice, and master STEM subjects. Deloitte Africa is supporting the expansion of their virtual 3D science laboratory platform to 10 new countries across Africa by 2023.
- In India, Utsav Kheria works directly with parents and educators to transform childhood education. Through Rocket Learning's tech-savvy program, they have reached one million children aged three to eight by sharing daily learning activities with parents via messaging applications. Deloitte India is helping Utsav scale his work even further, allowing him to reach more children, and expanding the ages he serves, too.
In FY2022, Deloitte reached 13.6 million individuals through more than 1,150 WorldClass programs and initiatives around the world. Since 2017, we have reached 34 million individuals.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): Our global DEI strategy—ALL IN—emphasizes a workplace culture founded on respect and characterized by inclusive behaviors and an appreciation for diversity in all forms. ALL IN is focused not only on helping all our people live our values and thrive in a culture that is always respectful and inclusive, but also on designing and implementing specific interventions that can make a positive impact when it comes to our DEI aspirational goals.
Throughout the year, Deloitte has developed a range of internal resources—from inclusive leadership training and conversation guides to practical tips, programs, learning resources, and guidance on DEI-related topics, including race, LGBT+ inclusion, gender balance, mental health, neurodiversity, and disability.
Learning and development: Deloitte continued to provide virtual learning as part of a hybrid approach to professional development and to complement in-person training programs.
As our offices around the world reopened, learning teams worked to balance in-person classroom activities and virtual learning delivery. Deloitte University (DU) is our cultural home, providing in-person moments that matter—augmented by online learning programs. As the pandemic recedes, DU will be an even more important place for our people and leaders to meet safely in a renewed context of inclusion and physical and mental well-being. Time spent together in person at DU is focused on capability building, coaching, mentoring, and making connections.
We are also leveraging our virtual learning platform, which uses artificial intelligence to provide customized, online learning options covering more than 400,000 learning assets from internal and external sources. The platform personalizes learning based on the learner's needs and interests and democratizes the process by giving our people both a voice and a choice in their learning while enabling collaboration and individual contribution. By the end of FY2022, more than 360,000 of our people had accessed the platform.
Measuring and reporting our ESG progress: We continue to make progress toward our science-based targets, with renewable energy increasing to 91% compared to our base year of FY2019 when it only made-up 12% of energy. We continue to communicate to our suppliers the importance we place on addressing climate and now have more than 240 suppliers who have set science-based targets, up from 130 suppliers last year. This year we were honored to be named as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, a leading global nonprofit that promotes corporate environmental reporting. This recognition for effectively engaging our suppliers on climate change is awarded to only the top 8% of organizations who made disclosures to CDP on climate matters. Deloitte is committed to transparency when reporting our emissions. This includes a public CDP disclosure, a global report following the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures, and our Global Impact Report, which follows the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative and includes disclosure of the Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.
"This is a decisive decade. The role public policy makers, NGOs, and, particularly, business leaders need to play is changing. As the world evolves, the challenges we face are becoming as complex as they are unpredictable," adds Renjen. "By working together to develop and scale solutions for addressing climate change, advancing equity, and returning to economic growth, among other issues, we can lead the way in building better futures for more of the world's people."
To learn more about Deloitte's societal impact and FY2022 performance, please read our 2022 Global Impact Report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Charles Evans will retire early next year after 15 years as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, a tenure that made him the longest-serving current regional Fed president, the bank announced Thursday.
Among Fed officials, Evans has been a vocal supporter of lower interest rates. His departure comes as the Fed is wrestling with how quickly and how high to boost its benchmark short-term rate in its fight against inflation, which is at its worst level in four decades.
Regional Fed presidents like Evans take part in the central bank’s eight policymaking meetings each year. But every year, on a rotating basis, just four of the 12 regional bank presidents have a vote on the central bank’s interest rate decisions. The Chicago Fed president will have a vote next year.
In a statement, the Chicago Fed described Evans as a “strong supporter” of improving the central bank’s communication with the public. It also noted that he helped develop the Fed’s so-called “dot plot,” which four times a year anonymously displays each Fed official’s preferred path for interest rates in the coming years.
The Chicago Fed said it has formed a search committee for Evans’ replacement, led by Helene Gayle, CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, a nonprofit group, and David Habiger, CEO of JD Power, an auto review website.
Evans’ departure is unlikely to lead to any significant shift in the Fed’s policymaking, said Michael Pugliese, an economist at Wells Fargo.
“I would not anticipate us making any major changes to our monetary policy forecast,” Pugliese said, referring to Wells Fargo’s outlook. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/chicago-fed-president-charles-evans-will-retire-next-year/ | 2022-04-21T21:46:22Z |
Talking trash: Kimble says nationwide driver shortage causing delays for trash collection
Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc. notified Louisville resident Derek Faiello in mid-June that the company was running behind and would pick up his trash a day late.
He's still waiting.
More than two weeks after the first notification — and then being told it would be another week — his three trash and recycling cans were still sitting untouched Wednesday afternoon at the end of his driveway.
Faiello noted the trash cans and recycling had withstood the most intense hours of heat seen all year and he joked that he was excited for their future.
"Either way, I am here for them, supporting them, no matter what," he quipped.
Trashing the trash collector
Faiello is far from alone, as some people are taking to social media to trash their trash company. One person on Facebook posted a picture of skeleton sitting on a bench with the caption: "Me waiting on Kimble to pick up my trash."
Another wrote on the Kimble Facebook page: "Your last pickup at ours and our neighbor's was two weeks ago. You may want to review your mission statement. I'm sure you'll understand and forgive when I take the same attitude toward paying your invoice."
The city of North Canton even posted a message on its Facebook page asking Kimble customers to be patient.
"Please be advised that Kimble is experiencing delays in both trash and recycling services," the city wrote. "If your cans are not emptied on your scheduled service day, please leave them out for collection as Kimble continues to work to catch up to their regular schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
Kimble has not responded to multiple attempts for comment.
Kimble says they have been impacted by national driver shortage
However, the Dover-based company noted in a social media post responding to an angry customer that it has been affected by a national driver shortage and that's the reason for delayed trash collections across Stark County.
"Like others in our industry, we continue to struggle during what has become a nationwide driver shortage," Kimble wrote. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and we thank you for your understanding."
Kimble hosted a hiring blitz Tuesday in Canton, Dover and Twinsburg in search of drivers, mechanics, heavy equipment operators and customer service representatives.
It isn't the first time the company has had problems with picking up trash. The Canton Repository reported a similar issue last summer.
At the time, the company released a statement noting the driver shortage and also citing residential customers placing more garbage and recyclables on curbs because more people are working at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Jury hears prior testimony read in open court Monday morning in Dana Chandler double-murder retrial in Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Prior testimony was heard Monday morning as the double-murder retrial of Dana Chandler entered its fourth week at the Shawnee County Courthouse in downtown Topeka.
Jury deliberations began Thursday and continued Friday.
Late Friday afternoon, the jury requested to hear a transcript of two witnesses, Hailey Seel and Ann Hammer, both of whom were on the witness stand earlier in the retrial.
The jury then recessed for the weekend before reconvening at 9 a.m. Monday.
Seel, the daughter of Chandler, testified Monday, Aug. 15, on Day 7 of the retrial.
Hammer, previously known as Ann Carrender, was a friend of Chandler’s from the Phoenix area who testified on Day 5 of the retrial on Thursday, Aug.
11.
After hearing the transcripts read in the courtroom, the jury was expected to reconvene in its chambers to resume its deliberations.
Monday marked Day 14 in the retrial, which began Friday, Aug. 5.
The retrial initially was expected to last up to three weeks.
A three-day recess took place on Thursday, Aug. 18; Friday, Aug. 19; and Monday, Aug. 22.
Chandler was arrested in 2011 and charged with July 7, 2002, murders of her ex-husband Mike Sisco, 47, and his fiancé, Karen Harkness, 53, at a duplex at 2231 S.W. Westport Square in west Topeka.
Chandler was convicted of the double murder in 2012.
However, in 2018, the Kansas Supreme Court overturned Chandler’s conviction, citing misconduct by former prosecutor Jacqie Spradling, who has since been disbarred.
Chandler, who has maintained her innocence, then was granted a retrial, which is ongoing in Shawnee County District Court.
Charles Kitt, chief of staff for the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office, is prosecuting the case for the state.
Chandler, 62, is being represented by a trio of defense lawyers including Tom Bath, Tricia Bath and Mark Hartman, of the Leawood-based firm Bath & Edmonds.
Final testimony and closing arguments were heard on Thursday, Aug. 24.
During the retrial’s first 12 days, testimony was heard from approximately 61 different people, including family members of Harkness and Sisco; Topeka police officers and detectives; a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent; a crime--scene investigator; and a former business acquaintance of Chandler’s from Denver.
Testimony also was heard from a friend of Chandler’s from Arizona; experts from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation; coworkers and friends of Harkness; and former neighbors of Harkness in the 2200 block of S.W. Westport Square, where the double-homicide occurred.
The retrial, like the first one in 2012, is garnering national media attention.
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Mullen Automotive, Inc. ("Mullen" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MULN). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Mullen and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 6, 2022, Hindenburg Research ("Hindenburg") published a report addressing Mullen, entitled "Mullen Automotive: Yet Another Fast Talking EV Hustle", calling the Company among the worst electric vehicle ("EV") hustles that Hindenburg has seen in a crowded field of contenders such as Nikola Corporation and Lordstown Motors Corp. Among other things, Hindenburg observed that "[d]espite only spending ~$3 million in R&D in 2021, Mullen claims its solid-state battery technology is on track for commercialization in 18 to 24 months, putting it [a]head of every major technology and automaker in the industry who have collectively invested billions on solving the problem." The Hindenburg report also alleged that the Chief Executive Officer of EV Grid, Inc. ("EV Grid"), which makes batteries and battery management systems for vehicles, refuted a press release issued by Mullen regarding test results for its battery, stating "[w]e never would have said that" and "[w]e never did say it and certainly wouldn't have said it based on the results of testing that battery." Additionally, the Hindenburg report alleged that Mullen's claims to be in a joint venture with NextMetals Ltd. ("NextMetals") to create a solid-state battery were refuted by a NextMetals senior executive who said it "'was a nonstarter' and 'didn't exist.'"
On this news, Mullen's stock price fell $0.07 per share, or 2.57%, to close at $2.65 per share on April 6, 2022.
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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13-year-old dead, 3 wounded after multiple shootings
By Jake Draugelis
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GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WNEM) — A 13-year-old is dead following a shooting incident in Grand Rapids’s West Grand neighborhood.
The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) said officers were called to the scene around 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a 13-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the chest, and had him taken to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Shortly after arriving at the hospital, the boy died from his wound. His name is being withheld pending notification of the family. According to police the 13-year-old and another child, also 13, were playing with the gun when it went off. The second 13-year-old has been taken into custody.
Then, at approximately 11:45 p.m., GRPD officers were called again to the scene of an apparent shooting. This was in the 300 block of Cedar St NE, where there were reports of multiple shots fired.
GRPD said that upon arrival officers located three men with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Investigation into that incident is ongoing.
“Anyone with information on either of these incidents is asked to contact the Grand Rapids Police Department or Silent Observer,” GRPD told News 10.
Detectives can be reached at 616-456-3380 while tips can be sent anonymously through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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HONG KONG, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) (the "Company"), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today announced the completion of a spin-off with Viking Data Centers LLC ("Viking Data Centers") in developing and operating the Ohio cryptocurrency mining data center (the "Ohio Mining Site").
The Company had been jointly developing the Ohio Mining Site with Viking Data Centers through its affiliate for a total planned power capacity of 150 megawatts ("MW"). After completion of the spin-off, the Company, through its affiliate, has exclusive access to 82.5MW of planned electrical power and Viking Data Centers has exclusive access to the remaining 67.5MW, in accordance to their respective equity ownership immediately prior to the spin-off.
The mining space with access to 50MW has been completed by the closing of this spin-off transaction and is already in operation at the Ohio Mining Site. After the spin-off, the Company retains exclusive access to the entire 50MW and will continue the full operation of the corresponding mining space. The Company believes that the spin-off may accelerate the construction process of the remaining mining space in the Ohio Mining Site to which the Company has exclusive access – namely, the mining space with exclusive access to 32.5MW electrical power. The Company expects this mining space to be completed by the second half of 2022.
The Company's substantial and proven experience includes state-of-the-art data mining centers located in Kazakhstan, Ohio, Sichuan Province and Hong Kong. Furthermore, the Company has been utilizing renewable resources in these data centers, including building a 435MW hydropower center in China's Sichuan Province. It also specializes in enduring construction, successfully building data centers which isolate machines and protect them from severe weather conditions and the extreme heat and cold temperatures around the world.
"We will continue to devote our resources to the Ohio Mining Site in light of better cost control and operational efficiency improvement," commented Mr. Xianfeng Yang, CEO of the Company. "While the cooperation with Viking Data Centers has helped with our initial entrance into the North American market, we believe that carving out the Ohio Mining Site business will further enhance our overall operational efficiency as we expand our business. Going forward, we are considering collaborations with Viking Data Centers on other projects. We will continue to execute on our plan, investing in technology, innovation, and high-quality mining resources worldwide, while building a strong foundation across the cryptocurrency ecosystem."
About BIT Mining
BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the cryptocurrency industry. Its business covers cryptocurrency mining, mining pool, and data center operation. The Company owns the world's top blockchain browser BTC.com and the comprehensive mining pool business operated under BTC.com, providing multi-currency mining services including BTC, ETH and LTC. The Company also owns a 7-nanometer cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturer, Bee Computing, completing the Company's vertical integration with its supply chain, increasing its self-sufficiency and strengthening its competitive position.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "going forward," "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause BIT Mining's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
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Realizing this potential will require reaching emerging customer groups, including the estimated 250 million Generation Y and Z customers with annual incomes over $100,000 by 2030
BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company released today a new study on the wealth management market, predicting customer demand for wealth management services to surge to more than $500 billion by 2030—double the size of the market in 2021. The study shows that wealth management, with capital efficiency and recurring revenue streams, has the potential to help any parent company double market capitalization. However, realizing this potential has become more difficult due to emerging customers with different priorities, requiring new delivery models, new offerings and new economic models.
Targeting Generation Y and Z customers
Demographic shifts and the expansion of wealth globally are creating new customer segments. An estimated 250 million Generation Y and Z customers—those born between 1981 and 2012—will have an annual income of over $100,000 by 2030.
Bain & Company projects a $90 trillion increase in liquid assets from all investors globally, from 2021 to 2030, with $40 trillion coming from individuals who have assets between $100,000 and $1 million. The Americas and Asia-Pacific will lead the charge.
"New younger customers are more self-directed and self-educated," said Markus Habbel, a partner at Bain & Company and leader of the firm's wealth and asset management work. "While overall these emerging customers want digital delivery, for their most difficult decisions they want human interaction, requiring a high-touch hybrid approach."
Catering to differing priorities for products and offerings
As emerging segments grow, so too do their different priorities, including:
- ESG. 75% of wealthy millennials consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) to be an important factor in investment decisions. Bain & Company projects that ESG-related assets will compose about 46% of all assets under management by 2030, up from 33% today.
- Private markets. The rapid growth and outperformance of private markets relative to public markets has whetted investors' appetites, spurring several wealthtech companies to broaden access to private equity and debit.
- Digital assets. The market cap of public companies issuing cryptocurrency reached $2.2 trillion before sliding back to $1.3 trillion as of mid-May. Many advisors expect to invest between 1% and 5% of clients' portfolios in digital assets over the next five years.
- Retirement solutions. With baby boomers retiring amid the ongoing shift from defined benefit to defined contribution plans, investors are looking for innovative decumulation solutions to maintain a comfortable standard of living.
Scaling new high-tech, high-touch delivery models
If wealth managers hope to generate outsized growth in the future, they will need to create a more approachable value proposition for younger investors with fewer liquid assets than older generations. This will require creating a delivery model that actively leverages digital tools and channels and reserves human interactions for critical or complicated episodes, allowing companies to increase the ratio of clients per advisor to around 300. A similar trend of broadening brand appeal and reach revived the luxury goods industry.
These currents will continue to drive greater returns at scale. Bain & Company's study estimates that returns to scale are about 35% higher with a digitally intensive model relative to traditional models. To attain the competitive advantage of greater scale, many firms will turn to mergers and acquisitions.
Tapping into emerging business models
Wealth management firms that come out ahead in this new world will consider one of three emerging business models:
- Integrated platform provider. Large firms with distinctive capabilities and expertise, the ability to build standout products and insights, and access to high-quality investment opportunities will have an edge. They should seek to expand to affluent customers by democratizing their offerings through digital tools and channels that offer a better experience.
- Customer acquisition specialist. This model relies on access to customers through highly productive advisor forces or adjacent business lines. One distinctive feature of this model is holistic advice for customers.
- Specialist provider. This business model provides a value proposition tailored to a clearly defined customer segment. While smaller in scale, it stands out by applying the right advice and offerings to customers who will not be well served by larger, broad-based competitors.
Editor's Note: To arrange an interview, contact Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com or +1 646 562 8102.
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Association’sannual dinner, the first time a sitting president will be at the event since Barack Obama in 2016.
The organization said in a tweet that it was pleased to host Biden and first lady Jill Biden at the dinner April 30 that will honor the First Amendment.
Donald Trump opted to skip the event when he was president, and it was canceled in 2020 and last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” is serving as the event’s entertainer. In 2018, Michelle Wolf’s biting, after-dinner comedy routine grabbed headlines, even in Trump’s absence.
After the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington earlier this month, some of those who attended, including Cabinet members, other administration officials and members of Congress tested positive for COVID-19 amid a surge of cases around the nation’s capital.
Capacity for the upcoming dinner is more than 2,600 and the event is fully booked.
Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, suggested last weekend that the correspondents’ dinner should move forward. He told “Fox News Sunday” that “we are at the point in this pandemic” where “I think we can gather safely.”
“I don’t think events like that need to be canceled,” Jha said. “I think, if people put in good safeguards, they can make it substantially safer, make sure people are vaccinated, make sure you have testing, improve ventilation.”
The association is requiring that everyone who attends the dinner must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and produce a negative result from a rapid COVID-19 test taken earlier in the day. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-to-attend-white-house-correspondents-association-gala/ | 2022-04-21T04:19:14Z |
About 70 percent of American helmet buyers are unaware of rotational motion, a key contributor to traumatic brain injuries
STOCKHOLM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey suggests a large disconnect in Americans' education around concussions and how to reduce the risk of them using helmets.
In the United States, the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), especially in sports, has been called a crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 64,362 TBI-related deaths in 2020 and 223,135 TBI-related hospitalizations in 2019. – more than 611 TBI-related hospitalizations and 176 TBI-related deaths per day1. In 2020, the CDC also reported that 7 percent of U.S. children suffered a TBI2, and that each year in the U.S., about 3.8 million concussions occur from sports-related injuries3.
The survey, which was conducted by Nielsen, a consumer survey company, and commissioned by Mips, a helmet safety technology company, polled a representative sample of 1,000 Americans, split evenly between male and female, ranging 18-65 years old. All survey subjects have either bought a helmet in the past three years or plan to buy a helmet in the next six months for any of the following applications: cycling, rock climbing, horse riding, motorcycling, skiing, snowboarding, team sports, and safety equipment.
Among the most significant findings of the survey is that 70 percent of American helmet buyers are unaware of the term rotational motion. Lack of understanding of rotational motion, a key contributor to TBIs, appears to correlate with Americans' helmet purchasing decisions; 7 out of 10 American helmet buyers did not consider at all how well the helmet protects against rotational motion when buying a helmet.
Rotational motion is a common cause for concussions and more severe brain injuries in oblique hits to the head. In most instances when you fall while moving and hit your head, you don't hit your head in a straight 90-degree angle towards the surface. Instead, you often fall and hit your head at an angle, similar to how a tennis ball makes contact with the ground after being hit with a racket. When your head hits something at an angle, it typically exposes your head to rotational motion, which studies have shown can be more dangerous than linear motion.
Pioneering studies from the mid-20th century have shown that rotational motion is a key component in some traumatic brain injuries such as concussions and diffuse axonal injury4,5,6. The rotational motion causes shearing of the brain tissue, which can cause traumatic brain injuries. After these pioneering studies, more recent studies have supported the prevalence of rotational motion in diffuse traumatic brain injuries7,8,9,10. Despite this evidence, today there are only two helmet testing standards that account for rotational motion (FIM and ECE22.06), both of which pertain only to motorcycle helmets in the EU.
The survey also found that about 40 percent of American helmet buyers have suffered a concussion in the past, 60 percent of which were not wearing a helmet at the time of the concussion. Additionally, comfort and fit are the most important criteria that Americans consider when purchasing a helmet, followed by perceived protection against head injuries, meeting specific safety regulations, and price.
"Around the world, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are often poorly understood," says Peter Halldin, Co-Founder of Mips. "Improving safety and helping increase education around TBIs – there is nothing more important to us than that. Think of a parent for example, when buying a
helmet for their child, or you buying a helmet for yourself or a loved one. If people aren't equipped with relevant information, how can they make informed decisions?"
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics: Mortality Data on CDC WONDER. Accessed 2022. [LINK]
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Concussions and Brain Injuries in Children: United States, 2020. Accessed 2022. [LINK]
- University of Michigan Health, Neurosciences – Concussion in Athletes. Accessed 2022. [LINK]
- Holbourn, A. H. S. (1943). Mechanics of Head Injuries. The Lancet, 9, 438–441.
- Ommaya, A. K., Yarnell, P., Hirsch, A. E., & Harris, E. H. (1967). Scaling of Experimental Data on Cerebral Concussion in Sub-Human Primates to Concussion Threshold for Man. 11th Stapp Car Crash Conference, 47-52.
- Margulies, S. S., & Thibault, L. E. (1992). A Proposed Tolerance Criterion for Diffuse Axonal Injury in Man. Journal of Biomechanics, 25(8), 917–923.
- Browne, K. D., Chen, X. H., Meaney, D. F., & Smith, D. H. (2011). Mild traumatic brain injury and diffuse axonal injury in swine. Journal of Neurotrauma, 28(9), 1747–1755.
- Gennarelli, T. A., Thibault, L. E., & Ommaya, A. K. (1972). Pathophysiologic Responses to Rotational and Translational Acclerations of the Head. 16th Stapp Car Crash Conference, 296–308.
- Kleiven, S. (2007). Predictors for Traumatic Brain Injuries Evaluated through Accident Reconstructions. Stapp Car Crash Journal, 51, 81–114.
- Kleiven, S. (2013). Why Most Traumatic Brain Injuries are Not Caused by Linear Acceleration but Skull Fractures Are. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 1, 1–5.
Mips specializes in helmet-based safety and is a market leader in this field. The Mips® safety system is based on an "ingredient brand" model and is sold to the helmet industry worldwide. The Mips® safety system is patent protected and based on 25 years of research, testing and development in cooperation with the Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. The company's headquarters are also located here, with more than 60 employees working in research and development, sales, marketing and administration, and the test center.
Currently, Mips works with 143 helmet manufacturers, the safety system is used in 833 models and was integrated into 12.6 million helmets worldwide in 2021 alone. For more information, visit mipsprotection.com.
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DETROIT (AP) — California will require all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 in an ambitious move away from gasoline-powered vehicles and the pollution they emit.
The requirements come in phases starting in 2026, and it will take 13 years for them become fully effective. But there are many challenges to meeting them.
EVs now cost substantially more than gas-powered vehicles. There are shortages of precious metals needed for their batteries. The U.S. has little battery manufacturing capacity.
But a lot can change in 13 years. Here’s what we know about the problem areas and what’s being done about them:
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WILL AUTOMAKERS BE ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ELECTRIC VEHICLES?
More than likely. During the first half of this year, electric vehicle sales accounted for about 15% of California’s new vehicle market. New vehicle sales in the state normally run around 2 million per year. That’s roughly a 1.5 million difference that has to be made up by 2035. But almost every day, automakers are announcing new EV models, battery factories and assembly plants. Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai-Kia, Stellantis and VinFast have announced plans for 10 U.S. battery plants.
“New plants are coming in and old plants are being converted,” said Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions. “The plans are in place for a large amount of vehicles being ready for the U.S. and global markets.”
The big ifs, though, are whether there will be enough precious metals, such as lithium, to make the batteries, and whether EV prices will come down quickly enough. Laurie Holmes, senior manager of government affairs for Kia, told California officials Thursday that the industry could have difficulty meeting sales targets. She urged the state to support incentives for consumers to buy EVs and to help build out a charging system.
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CAN THE ELECTRIC GRID HANDLE THE LOAD?
The California Energy Commission expects electric vehicles to add only a small amount of power use in the next 10 years. The commission estimates that 3.7 million light-duty electric vehicles will be in use in the state in 2030, and they will account for only about 2.6% of electricity use during peak hours. David Reichmuth, a senior engineer for the Union of Concerned Scientists, said EV charging can be timed to off-peak hours, especially during the day when wind and solar power are more available. Utilities will be able to send messages to cars to start or stop charging depending on electricity demand, he said.
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WON’T ELECTRIC VEHICLES BE TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MANY PEOPLE?
That’s possible, although prices are coming down, and they are expected to get lower as costs are spread out among more vehicles and new battery chemistries are developed that don’t use many expensive precious metals. Currently most U.S. EVs are targeted at higher-income luxury or pickup-truck buyers and start at $40,000 or more, beyond the reach of many. But prices are starting to come down. For instance, General Motors says it will offer a small Chevrolet SUV with a starting price tag of around $30,000 that’s expected to get close to 300 miles (500 kilometers) per charge. The federal government next year will offer $7,500 tax credits for EVs made in North America, bringing purchase prices down. And California is offering cash, rebates and special financing for low-income buyers. Also, EV buyers will save on fuel and maintenance costs.
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DO EVS REALLY POLLUTE LESS, GIVEN MANUFACTURING AND MINING OF METALS FOR BATTERIES?
Multiple studies, including some by the Massachussets Institute of Technology, say yes. While there is pollution from mining, EVs are so much cleaner than gas vehicles on the road that it only takes a short time for them to make up for the mining. A study released this summer by the Union of Concerned Scientists looked at lifetime emissions, including the manufacturing process.
“Altogether, the lifetime emissions for an electric car or and electric pickup are less than half that of a gasoline vehicle,” Reichmuth said. The gap between gas and electric will grow as more electricity comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar, he said.
“There’s nothing that we’re going to do when it comes to aggressively promoting electrification that will be worse for the planet than burning fossil fuels,” said Margo Oge, chair of the International Council for Clean Transportation and a former top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official.
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WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW CALIFORNIA?
Currently 17 other states have adopted California’s greenhouse gas emissions requirements, most on the coasts. In total they account for about 40% of all U.S. new vehicle sales. The state of Washington has already started the process to follow the EV sales requirements, and others are expected to. It will take the other states longer to go through the process, and many don’t have the electric vehicle demand or charging infrastructure that California does.
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Ronayne reported from Sacramento, California. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-explainer-california-ev-requirements-face-some-obstacles/ | 2022-08-26T19:41:45Z |
New Laundry Solution Delivers Exceptional User Experiences with Space-efficient and Practical Design, Built-in Artificial Intelligence and User-centric Features
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics has unveiled its new WashTower™ Compact vertical laundry solution at IFA 2022. The new WashTower™ is a fully integrated model that combines a separate washer and dryer, all-in-one control panel and advanced AI in a single, space-efficient unit to deliver greater convenience.
Providing more flexibility for limited spaces, LG's newest WashTower™ offers a compact design that is ideal for a one or two-member household. Compared to the larger 2020 WashTower™, the width and depth on the new compact model have been reduced. However, the washer and dryer still boast large capacities. The WashTower™ Compact also features a lower height that allows for comfortable and convenient access to the dryer, easier filter management, and the ability to install the unit in rooms with lower ceilings. Requiring less installation space than a stackable or side-by-side washer and dryer pair of the same capacity, the relatively small model frees up space in the kitchen or laundry room to conveniently store detergents, fabric softeners, and linen.
With a sleek design that brings a subtle, minimalist aesthetic, LG's new all-in-one WashTower™ Compact can integrate seamlessly with any type of décor in the home. The Center Control™ located on the front of the unit in between the washer and dryer, lets users easily manage all settings and functions from one convenient place, providing an optimal laundry experience.
What's more, the new WashTower™ model takes the user experience – and laundry results – to the next level with LG's advanced laundry technologies. Employing the Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive™ (AI DD™), the washer is able to identify the most suitable washing pattern (drum motions, water temperature and wash cycle time) for each load, reducing fabric damage to help clothing last longer. Meanwhile, the Smart Pairing™ feature syncs the dryer with the washer and automatically selects the best drying cycle based on the washer load settings, saving users time and offering the ultimate convenience. An excellent performer all-around, the LG WashTower™ Compact helps cut down on washing times with TurboWash™ 360, offering an effortless laundry experience.
"Boasting a more compact, streamlined design that offers more flexibility for small spaces, along with LG's latest AI-based laundry technologies, the WashTower™ Compact delivers an exceptionally convenient user experience," said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. "We will continue to listen to consumers and meet their diverse and evolving needs by developing smart tech and design-forward appliances for a better life at home."
LG will be showcasing its latest innovations, including the new WashTower™ Compact at its exhibition booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) during IFA 2022 (September 2-6) in Berlin, Germany.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, smart home solutions, air solutions as well as visionary products featuring LG ThinQ AI. The company is creating various solutions with its industry leading core technologies and is committed to making life better and healthier for consumers by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen appliances, living appliances, HVAC and air purification solutions. Together, these products deliver enhanced convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and compelling health benefits. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
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BERLIN, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Plintron has won the MVNE of the year award at the MVNO Awards held during the MVNO World Congress 2022, Berlin. This award is given to an MVNE/A that has successfully partnered with multiple MVNOs and MNOs, and fostered commercially beneficial partnerships and propositions for all parties. The award judging criteria was cost of the Solution, Reliability and level of Innovation.
Subhashree Radhakrishnan, Co-founder and Vice Chairman, Plintron said, "Plintron is delighted to win the prestigious MVNE of the Year 2022 Award at the MVNO World Congress and this is in recognition of our constant focus on innovation and the reliability and quality of our services."
Plintron has launched services in 5 countries over the last two quarters and has aggressive growth plans for the coming months as well. Plintron offers an innovative Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA) model which in addition to its customisable, flexible and affordable MVNE platform also offers wholesale airtime contract and readymade roaming alliances. Plintron also offers other value additions like white labelled self-care portal, white labelled app and access to 1000+ third party partners and multiple payment gateways.
Plintron's focus is on empowering brands to extend into mobile services with a view to adding an additional revenue stream apart from also increasing customer loyalty and engagement. Plintron offers a complete end-to-end customisable package offered as Telecom as a Service (TaaS) and completely handles the regulatory & telecom aspects while the brands concentrate on their core competence of sales and marketing.
Plintron has focused offerings for niche segments and also supports all market models including an innovative aggregator model.
Segments of focus include, Banks, Fintech, Utilities, IoT, ISP, Fixed Line Service providers, Sporting clubs, Educational Institutions, Tourism service providers, Retail, Communities, Affinity groups and Consumer brands.
About Plintron
Plintron is an innovative SaaS company offering MVNE, MVNA, CPaaS and IOT solutions using its cloud communications platform. It is the world's largest multi Country end-to-end MVNA & MVNE provider with a client base in 6 continents. With mobile network services in 30+ countries spanning 6 continents supported by 1000+ telecom professionals, Plintron has launched 143+ MVNOs and 165 million+ mobile subscribers.
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BEIJING, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), an agriculture technology company, announced today that the company and Yunnan Feeding Company have entered into a supply agreement, under which Yunnan will purchase 20,000 metric tons of Origin's nutritionally enhanced corn (NEC).
Pricing will be based on the prevailing price of corn at the time of delivery but based on current market prices the deal would be valued at RMB3100 per metric ton, or RMB62 million in total ($9.2 million).
Origin had previously announced 50,000 metric ton supply agreement back in April of this year. The approximate combined value of the two orders is RMB217mm ($32 million). This backlog of orders does not include any impact from the previously announced collaboration with BaoDao Feed Ltd.
"It is quite gratifying to see the feedstock industry's excitement and demand for our new corn variety, NEC," said Dr. Gengchen Han, Origin Agritech's Chairman. "We are focused on operations and ramping up production to catch up with the quickly increasing demand."
About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company's website at: www.originagritech.com. The company also maintains a twitter account for updating investors on company and industry developments, which is @origin_agritech.
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This is the fourth year the iconic brand has been honored at the top of the list
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the J.D. Power 2022 North America Guest Satisfaction Study announced that for the second year in a row, Hard Rock Hotels has been ranked the number one brand among Upper Upscale Hotels. This is the fourth consecutive year the iconic brand has been honored with Outstanding Guest Satisfaction among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains by leading data and analytics company J.D. Power and the third time the brand ranked as number one*. The study analyzes over 34,000 guest responses to survey questions and ranks over 100 hospitality brands across eight market segments to measure guest satisfaction, advocacy and loyalty.
"It's with the utmost pride that Hard Rock Hotels is recognized yet again for its exceptional guest services and guest satisfaction for the fourth year in a row," said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer at Hard Rock International. "Exceptional team members are the key to great guest service, and we are so grateful to each and every one at Hard Rock who helps provide the one-of-a-kind, authentic experiences our guests have come to love about staying with us. Hard Rock was founded on a set of core values including Love All Serve All and Take Time to be Kind, which has always been important for us to continuously reflect through our hospitality and service."
In 2022, Hard Rock was ranked #1 in five factors including arrival/departure; guest room; food & beverage; hotel facilities; and cost & fees which are each components of the memorable and unique experiences Hard Rock provides for their guests.
Hard Rock Hotel properties continue to create award-winning hospitality for guests by providing adventure, excitement, intrigue and music and entertainment infused experiences. The brand caters to modern travelers who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable hotel experiences and offers signature brand programs such as the Sound of Your Stay®, a complimentary program designed to create discovery and interaction with music as well as wellness offerings like Rock Om and Body Rock. Each property is also accentuated with a priceless music memorabilia collection that tells stories of musicians far and wide, complimentary to the brand's contemporary designs and well-appointed guest rooms. Additionally, hotels worldwide offer an exceptional array of culinary and beverage offerings, one-of-a-kind wellness and fitness programs, extensive kids and family activities, plus endless entertainment through both live performances and curated content. Furthermore, the brand remains committed to guest health and safety through its SAFE + SOUND program developed in 2020 with global health and sanitization specialists.
Hard Rock continues to meet demands of expanding the Hard Rock experience across the globe and recently opened the upscale Hard Rock Hotel New York in the heart of Music Row in Manhattan. Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, located a few steps away of the renowned Nueva Andalucia Beach, is set to open in mid-July. Looking ahead, Hard Rock also recently announced property expansion in Las Vegas, set to open in 2025, and Athens in 2026.
As Hard Rock concludes its 50-year anniversary, the recognition of the J.D. Power 2022 Study continues to show the brand's commitment to guests and fans around the globe.
For more information on Hard Rock Hotels visit https://www.hardrockhotels.com/.
*Scored highest in 2019, 2021-2022. Ranked second in 2020.
About Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos®
Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos is internationally recognized as a leader in the hospitality industry – offering world-class entertainment, contemporary designs, incomparable service and one-of-a-kind brand amenities, catering to modern travelers who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable hotel experiences. Driven by integrity, philanthropy and unparalleled guest experiences, the brand adorns 27 distinctive Hotels and 9 Hotels & Casinos in the world's most enviable destinations. Hard Rock Hotels provide amazing live music, dining options that make guests' taste buds sing, head-to-toe wellness services and many more amenities, in addition to offering best in class protocols for health and safety which Hard Rock deems SAFE+ SOUND. For more information on Hard Rock Hotels, visit hardrockhotels.com.
About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2022, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. Hard Rock was also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and ranked the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the fourth consecutive year in 2022. In 2021, Hard Rock was named Forbes Magazine's Top Employers for Women for the third consecutive year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
About J.D. Power J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.
J.D. Power has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company's business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.
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BEIJING (AP) — A massive fire sent flames and black smoke pouring Friday from a 42-story skyscraper in central China belonging to the country’s largest telecoms operator, but no casualties were reported, officials said.
Dozens of floors burned in the China Telecom building in the city of Changsha, the capital of central Hunan province. The city’s fire department said it sent 280 firefighters who were able to quickly extinguish the blaze on the 218-meter (720-foot) building.
No injuries or deaths have been reported, China Telecom said in a statement. It said there was no disruption to cellphone service, but social media users complained of being unable to use their phones.
Videos of the blaze showed one side of the building scorched black, with debris falling to the ground. Other videos from local media showed workers inside managing to evacuate the building.
There was no immediate information on the cause of the blaze. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-fire-engulfs-42-story-building-in-china-no-deaths-reported/ | 2022-09-16T23:09:19Z |
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading value-added wire, cable, connectivity and automation distributor GCG announced today the acquisition of Paige Electric ("Paige"). Paige is a premier, value-added solutions provider of wire and cable products in several specialty markets.
Founded in 1958, Paige has grown to become a full-service solutions provider with engineering and design capabilities and leading experts in the precision agriculture, irrigation, data communications, renewables and general industrial markets. Based in Mountainside, NJ Paige has additional locations in Nebraska, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nevada, Texas and Mexico.
"The Paige team's ability to design and develop products has set them apart in the market," said Steve Maucieri, CEO of GCG. "Paige's deep sector and application expertise combined with unique product development and value-added capabilities have established them as true partners with their customers, building strong relationships across the U.S and abroad."
GCG and Paige share a cultural commitment to utilizing associate expertise to ensure customers get the right solutions. This valuable knowledge has been cultivated in both organizations and within specialized engineering teams.
Paige President and CEO Brandon Nagler sees benefits to existing Paige customers and suppliers in GCG's national footprint and reach, as well as its breadth of offering. Nagler said, "GCG's nationwide distribution network and value-added services reflect their focus on meeting customer needs. This aligns well with the Paige culture and will allow us to expand our solution offering to existing and new markets."
Paige represents GCG's sixth acquisition over the past 18 months. GCG has previously added to its portfolio Novalight Telecom Supply, a leading supplier for the build and maintenance of fiber optic and copper networks; Allied Wire and Cable, a specialty wire and cable distributor; C&E Advanced Technologies and Advanced Controls and Distribution ("ACD") / Adcon Engineering, well-respected automation controls, robotics and cable providers; as well as Fourstar Connections.
GCG is a leading value-added provider meeting the wire, cable, connectivity and automation needs of customers across a wide spectrum of markets, including Industrial Automation, Communications and Industrial OEM. GCG also has cable assembly operations and is proud to be a leading wire and cable provider to the U.S. Navy.
William Blair served as financial advisor to Paige and Lincoln International served as financial advisor to GCG on this transaction.
CONTACT: Tom Jones, Vice President – Marketing
COMPANY: GCG
PHONE: 404-323-6074
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Small explosion and fire in Bradenton apartment kills one person
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - It was a busy scene Wednesday afternoon. Police, fire and emergency crews at the Fairways at Pinebrook in Bradenton. A person lighting a cigarette near his oxygen tank causing a small explosion.
“He was on oxygen and smoking, I’m like what are you thinking,” said Don Bridges, a neighbor.
That person dying from the explosion. Information on the victim has yet to be released. Another neighbor saying we all can learn a lesson from this.
“People smoking when they have oxygen, need oxygen, this should be a wake up call for everybody,” Jamie Curtis.
No one else was injured in this explosion and fire. The Red Cross was on scene to help another family member with shelter and other needs.
“We listen, we try to help them cope,” said Gary Weinstein, a volunteer with the Red Cross. “And we have other professionals that can help them as needs arise.”
Fire officials say the fire was confined to that 4th floor apartment. Police are continuing with their investigation.
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SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI BioPharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CTIC) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the 21st Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference at 1:30 p.m. ET. The conference will be held in a virtual meeting format.
Presentation details:
Event: 21st Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay from the Investors section of CTI BioPharma's website at www.ctibiopharma.com.
About CTI BioPharma Corp.
We are a commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of novel targeted therapies for blood-related cancers that offer a unique benefit to patients and their healthcare providers. CTI has one FDA-approved product VONJOTM (pacritinib), a JAK2 and IRAK1, that spares JAK1. VONJO is approved for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis with a platelet count below 50 × 109/L. CTI is conducting the Phase 3 PACIFICA study of VONJO in patients with myelofibrosis and severe thrombocytopenia as a post-marketing requirement.
VONJO™ is a trademark of CTI BioPharma Corp.
CTI BioPharma Investor Contacts:
Argot Partners
+212-600-1902
cti@argotpartners.com
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Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Sean Penn, Ben Stiller
(AP) - Russia imposed personal sanctions Monday on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to U.S. sanctions against Russians stemming from the conflict in Ukraine.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was on the new sanctions list, as were several American senators: Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, Mike Rounds of South Dakota, Rick Scott of Florida and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the group, which also included business leaders, academics and government officials, would be banned permanently from entering Russia.
Previous rounds of Russian sanctions against Americans have included President Joe Biden and members of his family, as well as lawmakers and business leaders. The U.S. has sanctioned numerous Russians, including government officials and business people.
Penn and Stiller have been outspoken critics of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Penn is an activist involved in relief work, among other causes. Stiller is a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
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The illness has killed more than 20 dogs in Otsego County alone, usually within days of them presenting symptoms of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy and loss of appetite, the county animal shelter in Gaylord said on August 19.
Officials in Michigan are trying to identify an illness that has killed dozens of dogs in the last month in the northern and central parts of the state's Lower Peninsula.
The illness has killed more than 20 dogs in Otsego County alone, usually within days of them presenting symptoms of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy and loss of appetite, the county animal shelter in Gaylord, a 60-mile drive northeast of Traverse City, said Friday on Facebook.
More than 30 dogs died of similar symptoms this month in Michigan's Clare County, three counties to the south, that county's animal control director told county officials last week, according to the Clare County Cleaver. Similar reports have been made around northern and central Michigan.
Those are symptoms that can be caused by canine parvovirus, known as "parvo," a highly contagious virus that most often infects unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than 4 months, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Details about whether parvo is involved in the Michigan cases conflict. Affected dogs tested negative for parvo during initial screening by veterinarians, the Otsego County shelter and the Clare County animal control director have said.
But some of the first samples submitted to Michigan State University's veterinary diagnostic laboratory were positive for parvovirus, the lab and the state agriculture department said Monday.
"However, there are more results pending and more to be learned," state veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland said in an agriculture department news release.
The agriculture department called it a "canine parvovirus-like illness" and said it and the MSU diagnostic lab are helping to investigate the cases.
The affected dogs in Otsego County have generally been dogs under 2 years old or elderly, the county shelter said.
"We have not seen any dogs ... die that are PROPERLY vaccinated," the shelter's Facebook post reads.
Routine canine vaccinations include those against parvovirus, and dog owners should make sure their pets have the vaccine, the agriculture department says.
Canine parvovirus is spread by dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces and environments, the veterinary medical association says. It is not contagious to people or other types of animals, the state agriculture department said.
No drug will kill parvovirus in infected dogs, so treatment for that virus focuses on supporting the body's systems -- including by replacing electrolyte, protein and fluid losses -- so the immune system can fight the infection, the veterinary medical association says.
Survival rates for parvovirus "can approach 90%" with proper treatment, though when death happens, it usually occurs 48 to 72 hours after symptoms start, the association says
The Otsego County shelter highlighted a challenge that the initial negative tests may have posed in the recent cases.
"Because there (are) numerous diseases that are similar the vet may treat differently," the shelter's post reads.
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Passenger, cargo trains collide in Spain; 1 killed, 85 hurt
MADRID (AP) — A cargo train has smashed into a rush-hour passenger train in Catalonia, killing an engineer and injuring 85 people. Spanish authorities and the regional rail company said the accident happened around 6 p.m. some 15 kilometers (10 miles) from Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital. Regional rail company FGC the cargo train carrying potash derailed as it came into the Sant Boi station in northeastern Spain. It then smashed into the front of the passenger train, which was pulling out of the station. Catalan emergency services said crews were helping to evacuate about 100 people on board the passenger train. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/16/passenger-cargo-trains-collide-in-spain-1-killed-85-hurt/ | 2022-05-16T20:26:15Z |
CLEVELAND (WJW) — Video released to WJW shows a man crawling in where luggage comes out at Ohio’s Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Hopkins Airport security video captured the man at the carousel where baggage is sent out to travelers on arriving flights.
Instead of waiting at the opening, he crawled through it to get to the airline side of baggage claim, a secure area where passengers are not allowed.
Body camera video shows a Cleveland police officer confronting him.
The officer tells him on the video, “This is a big, big no-no. We’re talking federal government. This is a secured area.”
The man, later identified in a police report as Nicholas Garrett, answers, “I wasn’t trying to break no laws or nothing.”
According to the police report, when Garrett’s luggage arrived, he noticed the zipper was open and a pair of $1,000 pair of sneakers was missing. “He said he could see an employee,” the report stated.
So he crawled through the opening.
Garrett told police, “Like, who took my shoes out my bag? All my stuff is scattered around like somebody here just went through my bag and took my shoes.”
Later, as he was led away in cuffs, he said, “My bag is still sitting right there with all my stuff, and I’m already missing stuff out of my bag.”
Federal agencies overseeing airports did not get involved. In court, Garrett faced a minor charge of criminal trespass. He pleaded no contest and got a $100 fine.
When WJW called Garrett for comment, someone answered and then hung up.
It wasn’t clear from the police report what happened to the missing shoes. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/video-man-crawls-through-luggage-carousel-at-cleveland-airport/ | 2022-09-06T19:37:21Z |
Investment to accelerate Sanctuary Wealth's growth and reshape the wealth management industry
INDIANAPOLIS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, announced it has closed a $175 million investment from Kennedy Lewis Investment Management ("Kennedy Lewis"), a leading opportunistic credit manager. The funds will be used to fuel Sanctuary Wealth's M&A strategy and the organic growth of its partner firms, including advancing key priorities that will enhance the company's technology solutions and talent management initiatives.
"Kennedy Lewis is the ideal partner to help us write the next chapter of Sanctuary Wealth's story," said Jim Dickson, CEO, and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "This partnership will propel us forward as we continue to invest in our technology and people, while also empowering our partner firms to reach the next level of their growth potential. Our acquisition strategy will further establish Sanctuary Wealth as an M&A leader in the independent advisory space."
"In a short period of time, the Sanctuary Wealth leadership team has built a world-class, client-first business that is poised to continue disrupting the highly fragmented U.S. RIA industry," said David K. Chene, Co-Founder of Kennedy Lewis. "This is an exciting opportunity for Kennedy Lewis to invest behind an innovative platform as it embarks on the next stage of growth."
Launched in 2018, Sanctuary Wealth is a holistic wealth platform for advisors who desire to own their businesses and values, allowing them to access the resources of a much larger organization. Sanctuary Wealth has accelerated its expansion in the past year, over which time it has onboarded 20 new advisor teams from across the country, taking assets under advisement to approximately $25 billion. Contributing to Sanctuary Wealth's growth is its Partnership Program, which helps independent advisors nearing retirement without a succession plan to engineer a sale to either fully or partially exit their business. In such situations, Sanctuary Wealth may act as a matchmaker to pair the exiting advisor with a partner firm from within the Sanctuary Wealth network, which has a strong appetite for growth through acquisition.
To assist partner firms in developing their own businesses to the fullest and meeting all of their clients' needs, Sanctuary Wealth has steadily built out the range of solutions on its multi-custodial hybrid platform including a new bespoke alternative investments platform, a Turnkey Asset Management Program ("TAMP") offering, insurance solutions, family office services, legacy planning, consumer and business lending solutions, as well as access to the industry's latest technology stack integrated into a best-in-class work station.
"It's been an exciting four years for Sanctuary Wealth and our partner firms, and we're only beginning to hit our stride," Dickson added. "This capital raise will allow us to continue delivering on our strategic goals and to run our own plays with the support of outstanding partners. We are also grateful to Azimut for their trust and confidence in Sanctuary Wealth; we are happy they will continue to be an investor who helps us expand the global reach of partnered independence."
Advisor Growth Strategies served as Sanctuary Wealth's exclusive financial advisor on the transaction, while Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP served as its legal counsel.
About Sanctuary Wealth
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes 79 partner firms in 26 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
About Kennedy Lewis
Kennedy Lewis is an opportunistic credit manager founded in 2017 by David K. Chene and Darren L. Richman with more than $10 billion under management across private funds and CLOs. Kennedy Lewis' private funds primarily focus on middle-market companies facing disruption, whether it be cyclical, secular, or regulatory related. The firm also partners with high-growth companies that are causing disruption, providing structured capital solutions to fit their needs. For more information, please visit Kennedy Lewis' website at www.klimllc.com.
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A massive boatyard in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts on Friday filled the skies above Buzzard's Bay with black smoke and damaged dozens of boats and cars as well as several structures, CNN affiliate WCVB reported.
"We had a tremendous amount of fire in the main building and surrounding buildings," Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray said in a news conference held near the boatyard.
At least four people were injured in the fire, including three firefighters, according to Murray. Over 100 firefighters responded to the blaze. Fireboats were called in as well, pumping ocean water, he added.
Murray said that the winds played a factor in the fire. "The winds definitely pushed the fire," Murray said. In total, five buildings were affected by the fire, Murray added.
Residents close to the marina heard explosions around 1:30 p.m., according to WCVB.
Torrey Gibb told CNN he was working construction at a nearby house when he heard a loud explosion. He walked over to where he saw a plume of black smoke and discovered flames ripping through the boatyard.
Videos taken by Gibb of the boatyard show the fire engulfing boats, torching cars and burning structures. He said he saw at least 15 to 20 cars on fire.
Gibb said the flames grew exponentially within 10 minutes. Shortly after that emergency personnel arrived, he said. Another video, taken by Gibb from a distance, shows a house on fire with heavy black smoke spewing into the air. Gibb said he could still feel the heat of the fire from around 300 feet away.
Rosa Giberti saw the fire from 2,000 feet in the air. Her father was giving her flight lessons when they spotted the smoke.
Videos taken by her show multiple boats and structures on fire. She said within 15 minutes the entire yard went up in flames. The plume of smoke was so thick that it cast a shadow across the coast, her videos show.
The National Weather Service for Boston detected the smoke plume on its radar, it said in a tweet.
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CONCORD, Mass. and KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alea Diagnostics, a company dedicated to supporting child development and wellness monitoring, has announced a collaboration with Children's Mercy Kansas City, a leading independent pediatric health organization in launching the Lorestry™ app – a free digital tool for parents and other caregivers to create a timeline of their child's life, experiences, and early development.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has reported for over two decades that one in six children have developmental delays, but less than 25 percent receive early intervention before age 3. Most children with emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions, other than autism, do not receive help before the age of 5. For children of color and for children awaiting a diagnosis of a rare condition, delays are often longer.
In a March 2022 special article in the AAP Pediatrics journal, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the AAP identified the need for tools that can address improved child developmental monitoring in conjunction with periodic developmental screening.
"Lorestry was developed to support the parent's role as their child's advocate," said Linda Craib, RN, MBA, Founder and CEO, Alea Diagnostics. "We designed a digital storybook that gathers data about a child's developmental firsts, favorites, and language emergence into a health history that can be shared by the parent. Data collected about a child should benefit them first and foremost. Our goal is to empower the parent with memories and meaningful data that supports their child's well-being."
The collaboration between Alea Diagnostics and Children's Mercy reflects a shared vision to embrace digital solutions that are child-centered and engage parents as collaborative partners. Both organizations strive to improve access to care for all children regardless of health status, geolocation, race, or income.
"Data collection in real-time allows for a clearer picture of developmental milestone ranges," said Robert Steele, MD, MBA, Executive VP, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Children's Mercy. "By better determining these timeframes, and supporting the parent and provider relationship, children who are experiencing delays can be recognized sooner, which should lead to earlier intervention."
Lorestry is a free app available on the App Store.
Alea Diagnostics is the category leader in children's life storytelling, and the creator of Lorestry, the world's most useful and important story book. For more information go to AleaDiagnostics.com.
Children's Mercy is a leading independent children's health organization dedicated to holistic care, translational research, educating caregivers and breakthrough innovation to create a world of well-being for all children. U.S. News & World Report has repeatedly ranked Children's Mercy as one of "America's Best Children's Hospitals." More than 850 pediatric subspecialists, researchers and faculty across more than 40 subspecialties are actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and education of the next generation of pediatric subspecialists. Visit Children's Mercy and the Children's Mercy Research Institute.
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The gig comes with a $10K travel stipend to visit classic beachside motels coast to coast, a $5K "salary" and old-school seaside accessories
DALLAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity pools, cabanas and DJ party sets may give you modern beach baller status, but do you ever crave just plain beach balls and unplugged fun in the sun? If your idea of a perfect somewhere is a blast from the past beachside paradise unchanged by the modern world, Hotels.com has the gig for you as the "Retro Beach Motelier."
Your Job? Travel Back in Time
The Hotels.com Retro Beach Motelier1 will receive a $10,000 stipend to spend the rest of summer traveling back in time to the best retro beach motels across the USA. The suggested itinerary includes cozy coastal gems dripping in nostalgia, like The Pearl Hotel in San Diego and Vagabond Hotel in Miami. And because no one can apply sunscreen solo, a guest of their choice will join them on this bicoastal beach hop.
Instead of spending vacation scrolling their smartphone and listening to podcasts by the pool, our Motelier will indulge in offline activities, like documenting the trip "for future generations." And we're not talking on the gram, but with a classic polaroid camera (instant film and camera provided). The IRL photo album of the trip may even appear on Hotels.com – because pics, or it didn't happen.
The Hotels.com Retro Beach Motelier will also be armed with old-school seaside accessories to help them unplug and unwind, including high SPF zinc, striped umbrellas, vintage sunnies, a cooler for beachside beverages, and a solar-powered AM/FM radio. Plus, we'll award them a $5,000 "salary" to spend on beachside snacks their grandparents would approve of: frozen custard, salt water taffy and snow cones.
"Travelers these days tend to search for all-inclusive hotels and resorts when planning their summer getaways, but our Retro Beach Motelier is out to prove that beach motels can be just as luxurious," says Melissa Dohmen of Hotels.com. "These timeless motels are not only budget-friendly but will transport beachgoers – literally and figuratively – back in time to truly disconnect and relax."
How to Apply
If you're ready to hit the beach like it's 1950 and enjoy kitschy poolside flair and analog experiences, go to www.hotels.com/beachmotel to apply to be our Retro Beach Motelier by August 5 at 11:59 p.m. CT. The most qualified Retro Beach Motelier will be selected and notified by August 12. Must be 21+ to apply, check out the full contest rules here.
Best Retro Beach Motels in America
Looking for some good old-fashioned beachside fun this summer? Hotels.com has selected the 10 best retro beach motels across America based on overall design, location, value and guest reviews. These properties feature incredible guest ratings (7.5 or higher), ocean views and plenty of vintage flair and décor.
- Waikiki Village Retro Hotel – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Casa Morada – Islamorada, Florida
- Sound View Greenport – Greenport, New York (Long Island)
- Parker Beach Lodge – South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
- Vagabond Hotel – Miami, Florida
- Cambria Beach Lodge – Cambria, California
- The Montauk Beach House – Montauk, New York (Long Island)
- LOGE Westport – Westport, Washington
- The Pearl Hotel – San Diego, California
- Lincolnville Motel – Lincolnville, Maine
So that everyone can enjoy the retro vibe on their next beach trip, Hotels.com is currently offering Rewards members 30% off or more on select beachside stays and an extra reward stamp toward their next reward night2 through July 25. Sign up for Hotels.com Rewards for free here and download the Hotels.com app to find your next stay.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics") (NASDAQ: TGTX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in TG Therapeutics, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against TG Therapeutics includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose 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.
DEADLINE: September 16, 2022
Aggrieved TG Therapeutics investors only have until September 16, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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Company gains momentum with AI kitchen management system providing crew recommendations through deep tech computer vision and machine learning
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PreciTaste, a Vision AI platform and industry leader in operational optimization, has raised $24 million in Series A to continue its mission to become the standard for digital food AI management in fast casual and QSR kitchens. Developed to maximize efficiency, enhance customer experience, and reduce food waste, the largest food chains apply PreciTaste to combat the industry's labor, quality, and sustainability challenges.
PreciTaste adapts to each operation by observing crews, then generates AI agents through data to assist them live onsite. Flexible software applications enable use cases like demand-based cooking and ingredient preparation, real-time task management, or order accuracy. With demand-based forecasts, up to 40% of kitchen tasks are consolidated. With order accuracy guidance, customers are served five times faster.
"PreciTaste's established platform is changing the way food chains operate, and can scale existing and new food concepts," says PreciTaste Co-Founder and CEO, Dr. Ingo Stork. "Our technology also zeroes in on food waste." This is vital to Stork's mission given that, if food waste was a country, it would be the third largest global CO2 emitter (United Nations FAO).
PreciTaste's Series A is led by existing investor Melitas Ventures, a fund that invests in innovative early-stage food and beverage companies, and Cleveland Avenue, a mission-driven investor in food, beverage, and technology companies. Additional investors include Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI), the growth equity fund co-founded by Danny Meyer, the Founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, and Monogram Capital Partners, a leading consumer-focused growth fund with investments including Chewy.com, Oatly, and Foxtrot.
Dr. Mingu Lee, Managing Partner of Cleveland Avenue, says, "PreciTaste has created an innovative solution for the most critical kitchen management problems. This technology is transformative and is the advantage every kitchen needs to drive sales and profit."
With PreciTaste's Virtual Baker® already managing in-store baking processes in Europe's largest grocery retailer, the company had the infrastructure to expand fast casual and QSR roll-outs in 2020 following the pandemic-spurred digital focus. With 1,500+ food AI systems deployed since, PreciTaste has evolved with a proprietary offline-first AIOS operating system and TasteOS Cloud-based reporting platform.
Powered by Intel Solutions, leveraging the OpenVINO toolkit, PreciTaste's platform accelerates deployment of intelligent devices and analytics, making its technology economical, easily adoptable, and swiftly executable. PreciTaste's partnership with Franke Foodservice Systems, Inc., a leader in implementing kitchen and equipment improvement campaigns for major chains, provides further insights to consider during implementation.
"The technology pays for itself through food waste savings alone and is highly scalable," says Alex Malamatinas, Founder & Managing Partner of Melitas Ventures. "We invest in companies that transform how consumers eat and drink. Through the combination of innovation, infrastructure, and partnerships, PreciTaste is a pioneer in foodservice operations."
Developed by engineers trained at TUM, MIT, IIT, NASA, and other leading institutions, PreciTaste, an offline-first, in-store food software platform, sets the standard for digital food AI management. With $24 million in Series A growth funding, PreciTaste is fast-tracking deployments of its proprietary Vision AI technology protected by 40+ patents, which optimizes operations, leading to labor efficiency, sales growth, and sustainability. It works on Edge Devices, is Cloud and Internet-independent, and data privacy compliant. Series A is led by Melitas Ventures and Cleveland Avenue, and includes Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) and Monogram Capital Partners. Follow PreciTaste on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Solo Exhibition:
Benny Fountain
Landscapes: Palouse and Provence
On View: September 1 to October 8, 2022
First Thursday Reception September 1, 5pm - 8pm
with music played by DJ T
First Saturday Reception September 3, 1pm – 5:30pm
714 Davis St Portland, Oregon 97209
info@froelickgallery.com // www.froelickgallery.com
503.222.1142
Gallery Hours Tuesday – Saturday, 11 – 5:30pm
Froelick Gallery is honored to host a solo exhibition of new paintings by Benny Fountain "Landscapes: Palouse and Provence," on view September 1 through October 8, 2022. The gallery will celebrate the exhibition opening with a public reception during the Pearl District Neighborhood's First Thursday neighborhood gallery walk on Thursday, September 1st from 5 to 8pm.
Fountain's new paintings focus on his homeland of the Palouse Hills, a geographically dramatic farming region that spans from Western Idaho through Central Washington into Northeastern Oregon. Deep family connections to the Palouse light, land and agriculture give Fountain a great sense of commitment to his poetic, painted interpretation of the area. The exhibition also includes a series of paintings investigating the Provence region in France. His relatively recent connection to Provence is fueled by his admiration of 19th century painter Paul Cézanne. Cézanne left his Provence homeland for Paris but was quickly drawn back to the countryside to continue his profound study of the land and light. Fountain states: "In the last two years I have roamed the hills of the Palouse and the rugged terrain of Provence, looking for, I suppose, the same things that my grandma in Idaho and Cézanne in Provence saw: a sun-filled sky and the alive earth. "
Fountain was born and raised in Moscow, Idaho, in 2005 received his BFA at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR and in 2008 his MFA at the Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA. Fountain is a Professor of Art at Baylor University, Waco, TX. In Spring 2022 Fountain was included in the 196th Annual Juried Exhibition at The Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, and in 2017 Fountain was awarded a Joseph and Anni Albers Foundation Artist Residency, Bethany, CT. This is Fountain's 7th solo exhibition at Froelick Gallery.
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Electronic Transaction Consultants has been notified of an "intent to award" a contract to deliver the next-generation express lane toll collection system to support the Alameda County Transportation Commission
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announces that the Alameda County Transportation Commission ("Alameda CTC") has announced its final ranking notification and "intent to award" Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC ("ETC"), a Quarterhill company, a contract for the implementation and operation of the electronic toll system integration services for the express lanes operated by Alameda CTC. This award remains subject to the negotiation and finalization of a definitive contract including all customary terms. ETC expects the initial term of the contract to be ten (10) years with options for up to four additional years of operations and maintenance.
Over the course of the expected contract, ETC will deliver system replacements at the Alameda CTC I-680 Express Lane facilities, and potentially other Express Lane facilities, implementing ETC's next-generation express lane toll management system to improve mobility and alleviate congestion along the corridor.
"ETC is honored and excited to be selected as Alameda CTC's technology provider," stated ETC's Chief Executive Officer Kevin Holbert. "Technology-savvy motorists from the region will expect nothing less than the most advanced systems in the industry and the highest quality of customer service, and ETC is poised to deliver both, in a true partnership with the Commission. As an industry leader, ETC systems are architected for responsiveness to changing business needs by integrating seamlessly with the latest in open-source technologies and big data infrastructure, for a lean system that will remain technology relevant for years to come."
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) coordinates countywide transportation planning and delivers essential, voter-supported transportation improvements in every city throughout Alameda County. The funding source for Alameda CTC's expenditure plan is Measure BB, approved by more than 70 percent of voters in 2014. Visit Alameda CTC's website to learn more, www.alamedactc.org.
ETC is a leading U.S. intelligent transportation systems provider, developing and delivering best in class solutions for tolling, congestion management, smart mobility, and multimodal transportation initiatives. ETC's passionate and innovative team has been driving the future of mobility since 1999, with a number of industry firsts, including all electronic tolling (AET), dynamic pricing, agency interoperability, hosted mobility solutions and machine learning.
For over two decades, ETC has delivered sophisticated solutions to many of the U.S.'s largest toll authorities, including state-wide programs, county networks and tolling-specific authorities. ETC's solutions process over two billion transactions annually totaling over $3 billion in revenues for our customers, incorporating the latest in evergreen open-source and SaaS technologies and Big Data architecture through our innovative riteSuite™ products.
Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry, as well as, through its Wi-LAN Inc. subsidiary, a leader in Intellectual Property licensing. Our goal is global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of the Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC (ETC) and International Road Dynamics, Inc. (IRD) platforms, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, visit www.quarterhill.com
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding ETC, Quarterhill and their businesses. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by ETC and/or Quarterhill in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and the expected effects of new business strategies, as well as other factors that ETC and/or Quarterhill believe are appropriate in the circumstances. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed herein may not occur and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting ETC and/or Quarterhill, including: potential risks and uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"); the severity of the disease; the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak; actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 outbreak or to treat its impact; the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets and any resulting impact on ETC and/or Quarterhill and/or their businesses. Other factors include, without limitation, the risks described in Quarterhill's March 11, 2021 annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the "AIF"). Copies of the AIF may be obtained at www.sedar.com. ETC and Quarterhill recommend that readers review and consider all of these risk factors and notes that readers should not place undue reliance on any of ETC's forward-looking statements. ETC has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I started thinking about a board game I really wanted to play since I was a kid and decided to create THE TRAP ONE" said inventor from Chicago Il "This is a fun and entertaining game of chance that could be enjoyed by individuals of virtually all ages."
Invention would be easy to play, competitive nature, fun, entertaining, and portability. Would provide a fun game of chance that could be played by family members and friends during leisure time, parties, and get-together at home, as well as during picnics, barbecues, and other such gatherings at remote locations. The games rules would be easy to understand, which would allow individuals of all virtually ages to play the game effectively.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago, IL sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CCP-1528, 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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Separation creates a leading Waste-to-Energy platform in Europe, meeting growing demand for sustainable waste infrastructure
LONDON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta is pleased to announce, alongside EQT Infrastructure, its intention to carve out its European operations from Covanta Holding Corporation, creating a standalone Waste-to-Energy platform in Europe. Covanta's European platform is a leading owner and operator of Energy-from-Waste facilities, including three operational facilities and three in construction in the UK, Ireland and Italy.
The separation of Covanta and Covanta Europe is a key step to unlock significant growth potential and enable further value creation across both platforms. The new structure will allow management to focus on leveraging their local insights, experiences and operational capabilities to accelerate their journeys as leading sustainable providers of waste and materials management services in their respective markets.
EQT Infrastructure will retain its ownership of Covanta Europe and continue to support the business in its next phase of growth. Under the new structure, both platforms will leverage EQT's global reach and expertise in the market as well as benefit from increased flexibility to pursue value-enhancing opportunities unique to their respective geographies and strategic priorities.
The standalone platform in Europe will be led by its current President and CEO, Owen Michaelson, who will be supported by a new Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Philip Nolan. Dr. Nolan brings extensive experience on the boards of many public and private companies. He is currently Chairperson of Associated British Ports, a leading UK ports group, and most recently was Chairperson of John Laing, Ulster Bank Limited and Affinity Water.
This announcement follows EQT's successful acquisition in February 2022 of the Green Investment Group's 50 percent stake in a joint venture with Covanta Europe across four facilities in the UK, which expands the company's reach in a strategic market.
"The division of Covanta into two exclusive geographical sets presents us with an incredible opportunity to focus on market growth in the respective regions," said Azeez Mohammed, President and CEO at Covanta. "In North America, we now look ahead to expanding our new sustainable waste solution service offerings and enhanced operations of our assets, such as metals recovery and Covanta Environmental Solution business lines. I commend the team at Covanta Europe for their efforts in expanding waste infrastructure overseas and look forward to their continued collaboration in the ensuing months."
"Covanta Europe appreciates the efforts of the broader team at Covanta and EQT for laying the groundwork for this technologically advanced platform, which is a key enabler of sustainable non-recyclable waste and materials processing in alignment with the waste hierarchy. We are excited to further support the transition to a circular economy in Europe as a standalone platform," said Owen Michaelson, President and CEO of Covanta Europe. "Building on this positive momentum and the successful handover of the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility, safely delivered on time and on budget despite the challenging conditions resulting from COVID-19, we continue to see great opportunity in Europe with several sites in construction and more sustainable development ahead."
Covanta Europe has three operating facilities and three facilities in construction as stated below:
Operational:
- Dublin Waste-to-Energy, Dublin, Ireland
- Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility, Bedford, United Kingdom
- Trezzo sull'Adda, Milan, Italy
In Construction:
- Newhurst Energy Recovery Facility, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Protos Energy Recovery Facility, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Earls Gate Energy Centre, Grangemouth, United Kingdom
About Covanta
Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta's modern Waste–to–Energy ("WtE") facilities safely convert approximately 21 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle 600,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today's most complex environmental challenges. More information: www.covanta.com
About EQT
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 73.4 billion in assets under management across 28 active funds. EQT funds have portfolio companies in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas with total sales of approximately EUR 29 billion and more than 280,000 employees. EQT works with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence and market leadership. More information: www.eqtgroup.com
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A Temple man was arrested Wednesday in Belton on a McLennan County warrant accusing him of a sex charge.
Benito Manriquez, 38, was arrested for online solicitation of a minor, a third-degree felony.
Jail records show Manriquez was booked at 9:03 p.m. Wednesday and lists the Belton Police Department as the arresting agency.
Belton Police spokesman Paul Romer said Manriquez was arrested on a warrant out of McLennan County.
A clerk at the McLennan County District Clerk’s office said there was no affidavit for Manriquez’s arrest but verified that he had been indicted on the case.
Bell County Jail records show Manriquez’s bond was set at $250,000. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_fd4d54c2-e2c7-11ec-beaa-17080318a15f.html | 2022-06-02T23:49:02Z |
Over 46,000 infant clothing items recalled due to ‘choking and laceration hazards’
(Gray News) - Over 46,000 infant clothing items from Wintry Water Factory have been recalled due to choking and laceration hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall names all Infant French terry jumpsuits, rompers, snap suits, baby dresses and bibs sold between August 2020 and March 2022.
CPSC said the garments have snaps that are able to detach as well as expose small sharp prongs, which pose choking and laceration hazards.
The following styles are affected: French terry jumpsuit, long-sleeve romper, summer romper, tank top romper, bubble romper, footed romper, long-sleeve snap suit, short-sleeve snap suit, Azalea baby dress, Oslo baby Dress, Juniper baby dress, Geneva baby dress, Merano baby dress, Kerchief bib and French terry bib.
The agency said it has received 29 reports of the snaps “detaching between the prong ring and the stud or socket piece,” but no injuries have been reported.
Images of the garments can be found on the company recall portal, where customers can submit a recall form for a full refund or store credit.
The affected items can be identified by the following codes on the labels:
- TX-JM-I-XXII
- TX-JM-VII-XXI
- TX-JM-I-XXI
- TX-JM-VII-XX
The products were sold on the company website and boutiques nationwide.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/09/over-46000-infant-clothing-items-recalled-due-choking-laceration-hazards/ | 2022-05-09T21:47:56Z |
XGIMI's HORIZON series and Halo+ projectors are now available through specialty retailer B&H
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XGIMI Limited, the leading global projection equipment manufacturer today announced the availability of their highly lauded Halo+ and HORIZON series of 4K & FHD projectors on B&H. XGIMI has enjoyed meteoric overseas market growth by over 40% year-over-year from 2021 to 2022, due to its user-centric product designs that deliver right-out-of-the-box performance with smartphone-like ease of use. The move to expand its distribution to new channels will give consumers more choices for purchasing XGIMI products from one of the most respected brands in high end consumer electronics retail, B&H.
B&H will carry the much praised HORIZON series, of which the 4K version won a coveted Best Buy award from EISA last year. Created to fit into family spaces, rather than conference rooms, the XGIMI HORIZON series is the smarter all-in-one entertainment choice for those wanting to enjoy more than just movies from the comfort of home. Offering users crisp images and powerful sound quality, the XGIMI HORIZON series enables consumers to build their own home theaters in any room they choose. XGIMI's Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA) technology offers users the ability to set up their XGIMI device from almost any angle and in almost any environment with ease. Hassle-free functionality, for quick, plug and play set up, makes the XGIMI HORIZON series truly the premium home entertainment projector must-have.
The ultra-portable battery powered Halo+ boasts industry-leading native 1080p FHD and HDR10+ image quality, and its 900 ANSI lumens brightness combined with a hyper-focused LED, delivers lightning-fast image focusing and brightness adjustments to provide best-in-class picture quality with low latency image processing capabilities. Halo+ adds a low-latency gaming mode that drops lag to an imperceptible 26ms, taking gaming on Halo+ to the next level. A more powerful battery that lasts long enough for a full movie means users can enjoy their favorite content, wire-free, anywhere they go. Both Halo+ and HORIZON series have two purpose-built Harman Kardon speakers that pump out crystal clear sound that remains crisp all the way up to high volumes for the ultimate theater experience.
"B&H is the first national retailer that XGIMI anchored in the U.S market and could serve as our strategic channels to offer the best-in-class smart projectors to a broader base of local customers," says Tex Yang, VP of XGIMI's Global Business Unit.
For a limited time the HORIZON Pro will be discounted from $1899 to $1615, and Halo+ will be dropped from $849 to $749. For additional information, visit XGIMI's website, or connect with them on Facebook.
ABOUT XGIMI
Trusted by more than 1.5 million users, XGIMI designs and manufactures high-performance multi-functional smart projectors and laser TV" and is determined to improve viewers' audio-visual experience. XGIMI has created a series of game-changing giant screen projection products with critical partners like Harman/Kardon, Google, Texas Instruments. By constantly recreating its products, XGIMI optimizes its portfolio and provides the most technologically advanced and user-first experience for consumers. The small, compact devices are incredibly powerful to create an outstanding immersive home theater experience. In recent years, XGIMI has won international awards such as CES Best Innovation Award, iF Design Awards, Red Dot Design Award, EISA Best Buy Projector and Good Design Award 38 times
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ARLINGTON, Texas, August 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Gallegos's excitement at the birth of his first child, Caleb, soon diminished after arriving home from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance.
He struggled mentally and contemplated suicide as he wondered if his son would be better off without him.
"A lot of focus is understandably placed on maternal perinatal depression, but few people realize that fathers can also struggle with mental health issues after the birth of a baby," said Dustin Webb, LCSW, administrator at Texas Health Behavioral Health Dallas.
Free behavioral health assessments are available from Texas Health by visiting our website or calling 682-626-8719.
Gallegos and his wife, Irene, credit a Texas Health Resources book distributed to all new mothers at Texas Health hospitals, with helping save their marriage and Steven's life. The book, Your Guide to Postpartum and Newborn Care, discussed paternal perinatal depression (PPND), a condition experienced, on average, by 8% of men worldwide and 14% in the U.S.
"Now I knew it wasn't just me; that other men had gone through situations similar to what I was going through," Steven Gallegos said.
Steven sought counseling and emerged from the state of cloudiness he was under. The Boyd couple wanted to share their story to raise awareness about paternal perinatal depression and inspire pediatricians to include fathers when screening for postpartum depression.
"Every single person who goes through this matters," Irene Gallegos said. "We want to encourage them that there is hope, there is light at the end of the tunnel."
Editor's Note: A VNR package is available:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uuyqlbwz18uqc99/Gallegos%20video.mp4?dl=0
Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. With a service area that consists of 16 counties and more than 7 million people, the system is committed to providing quality, coordinated care through its Texas Health Physicians Group and 29 hospital locations. The system has more than 4,100 licensed hospital beds, 6,400 physicians with active staff privileges and more than 26,000 employees.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecological Laboratories, Inc. a Biotechnology company that develops and manufactures novel, proprietary, liquid microbial formulations capable of solving many of the most challenging environmental problems, announced that it has acquired TOMCO Chemical. TOMCO Chemical has provided bacterial products specifically to breakdown solids and reduce odors for Hog Farms in the United States.
"We are thrilled to bring together the TOMCO team with Ecological, which gives us critical mass to research, support and deliver against producer's farm waste challenges today and tomorrow." Said Ecological's CEO Nick Favret.
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. has been servicing the Hog Farming Waste Management Industry for more than forty years. By acquiring TOMCO, Ecological will be able to reach more farming leaders looking to use Biologically friendly solutions moving forward. TOMCO's premier product Pit-Perfect, a component of their In-Gest-O-Bac product series has been a tool used by farmers with great success. As Bio-Gas and Sustainable Agriculture continue to scale globally, Ecological recognizes the further demand of their microbial solutions.
Ecological's Farm Waste Management solutions under the brand MICROBE-LIFT is the most effective way to improve farm waste processes. With unmatched capabilities to breakdown waste, and reduce toxic gases. MICROBE-LIFT technology drives down costs, increases operation efficiency, provides return on investment and supports regulatory compliance.
"I am proud to announce the merger of TOMCO Chemical and Ecological Laboratories, Inc. By joining forces with Ecological we have the capacity to bring the best solution in waste management to a level that has not been seen before", said Tom Elsner President & CEO of TOMCO Chemical.
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. continues to innovate with our propriety microbial formulations focusing on solutions for the Commercial Waste Water, Farm Waste, Aquaculture, Composting, Eco-System Restoration and Bio Gas Industries as well as the Retail Water Garden, Lawn and Garden, Aquarium, Pet, Hydroponic and Septic markets.
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The "Sonoran Collection" features striking essentials for the season
TEMPE, Ariz., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comfortwear manufacturer Sportiqe announced the release of its Spring-Summer 2022 collection. The selection of styles provides next-level comfort to adventuring travelers and outdoor explorers. It is also notable for its color palette that is both subtle and vibrant, drawn from the soft and striking tones found in Arizona's Sonoran Desert.
"With each season's collection, we aim to deliver two things," says Sportiqe founder and CEO Matt Altman. "First, it all starts with fabric that feels good and delivers on our 100% Comfort Guarantee. Second, we aim to inspire everybody to roam the planet, from the saguaro cacti of the American Southwest, to beach fronts or just out on the town."
With comfort in mind, the Spring-Summer 2022 Collection is made from premium 100% long staple combed cotton that is softer, stronger and more durable than short staple cotton. Several styles also feature French terry, an absorbent and lightweight fabric that is comfortable throughout the year. Style options include highly breathable tees, joggers, shorts, and sweatshirts for layering on cool nights.
Finally, the Spring-Summer Collection catches the eye with its soothing and distinctive color palette. The selection features soft, washed colors that punctuate Arizona's Sonoran Desert: pewter, indigo, dusty purple, western sky, cloud and desert sage.
"Every season, we strive to bring fresh colors inspired by these places that we roam," adds Altman. "This collection is extra special because we are based in Arizona."
The Sportiqe Spring-Summer 2022 Collection can be found at www.sportiqe.com. Businesses interested in incorporating styles into their apparel can find information at www.sportiqewholesale.com.
Sportiqe was born in 2006 when co-founders, Jason Franklin and Matt Altman, saw a need for on-trend, premium apparel in the destination retail space that would also inspire people to "Roam in Comfort" (the company's tagline). Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Sportiqe is a global, Modern American Comfort Brand, and is committed to delivering elevated basics using premium fabrics, innovative on-trend designs and fashionable fits that look good, feel good, and provide superior comfort. Sportiqe has outfitted more than five million people, partnering with the most recognizable brands worldwide, such as the NBA, Trek Bikes, Nintendo, Warner Bros, LiveNation, Dave Matthews Band, and many others. All Sportiqe apparel is backed by their 100% Comfort Guarantee. For more information, go to: www.Sportiqe.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Garett Graubins, Marketing Director
Sportiqe Apparel
Email: ggraubins@Sportiqe.com
Tel: 303-728-4387
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CANTON, Conn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelyniam Global (OTC:KLYG), a maker of custom cranial implants, today announced the Board Member Desiree Webb is joining the commercial team to lead Sales and Strategic Development as Vice President.
"I'm pleased to announce that Desiree Webb, a Kelyniam Board Member, has agreed to join our leadership team as the Vice President of Sales and Strategic Development," said Ross Bjella, Kelyniam's Chairman and CEO. "Desiree is an innovative healthcare executive who brings over 20 years of experience to Kelyniam Global. Her experience in healthcare is centered on sales, strategy, medical technology, recruitment and operations. She has held several Vice President positions with large healthcare corporations and has received awards throughout her career for exceeding growth, recruitment and quality goals."
Ms. Webb's tenure encompasses eleven years with HCA Healthcare where she was the Vice President of Orthopedics and Neuroscience. In addition to sitting on the Board of Directors at Kelyniam, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida, and a MBA in Healthcare Administration.
Ms. Webb's primary focus at Kelyniam Global will be to increase the growth of the company's craniofacial implants through education and alignment with surgeons, medical device distributors, large purchasing organizations, and hospital and healthcare providers. She will also be focused on strengthening the relationships with current licensing partners and the development of a robust pipeline of new technologies to expand the Kelyniam product portfolio.
Kelyniam Inc., specializes in the rapid production of custom prosthetics utilizing computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing of advanced medical grade polymers. The Company develops, manufactures, and distributes custom cranial and maxillo-facial implants for patients. Kelyniam works directly with surgeons, health systems and payors to improve clinical and cost-of-care outcomes. Kelyniam's web site address is www.Kelyniam.com.
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the Company's ability to execute its service and product sales plans; changes in the status of ability to market products; and the risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC reports.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “Taco ’bout a dream come true.” That’s the start of a press release from Favor Delivery as they’re looking to hire a unique position, Chief Taco Officer.
Over the summer of 2022, one lucky Texan will be getting the experience of a lifetime as Favor wants to pay $10,000 to, “…track down the best tacos across the state as our first-ever Chief Taco Officer.”
Here’s a look at the job description:
- You’ll drive city-to-city across Texas, enjoy the sights, eat tacos, and document your experience.
- We’ll give you $10,000, plus free food, accommodations, and transportation (and lots more!).
If this opportunity sounds like a dream to you (as it should) submit your application here: https://www.favordelivery.com/cto.
“Taco ‘bout a dream come true. Favor is looking for an energetic, hungry (literally), and social savvy Texan to be our first-ever Chief Taco Officer! Sound like you? We’ll pay you $10,000 to track down the best tacos across the state and tell our followers all about it.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/favor-delivery-looks-to-hire-texan-as-chief-taco-officer/ | 2022-04-22T21:58:51Z |
Kitchen Basics will join Del Monte Foods, Inc.'s powerful portfolio of brands, offering delicious, accessible and quality meal ingredients to families across the country.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Del Monte Foods, Inc., announced today that it completed the acquisition of Kitchen Basics®, a line of ready-to-use stocks and broths from McCormick & Company. Kitchen Basics® will join Del Monte's brand portfolio as the company expands its national retail presence in the category.
Kitchen Basics® has an extensive portfolio of conventional and organic stocks and broths, including Chicken, Unsalted Chicken, Beef, Unsalted Beef, Vegetable, Unsalted Vegetable, Turkey, Seafood, and Creamy Bean & Vegetable.
The Kitchen Basics® brand was founded in 1996 as the pioneer in liquid stock and remains an industry leader in the U.S. today. The purchase of the brand supports the company's overall growth strategy, as Del Monte Foods focuses on innovation, renovation and customization of its iconic brand portfolio, and expands the geographic reach of its stocks and broths business. No employees were involved in this transaction, and specific terms were not disclosed.
"Del Monte Foods has gone through a positive transformation over the past five years, and we have become a leading innovative CPG growth company," said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. "As we plan for the next decade of growth, we're committed to strengthening our branded product portfolio to meet consumers' changing needs. Building on our regional College Inn® brand, the acquisition of Kitchen Basics® will provide synergies across our business to scale our broth and stock portfolio across North America."
"We've seen heightened interest in broth and stocks over the last few years as consumers double down on home meal preparation, health and wellness," said Bibie Wu, Chief Marketing Officer of Del Monte Foods. "Kitchen Basics® is well-known for its culinary quality. We're excited to bring Kitchen Basics into the Del Monte family of brands to help people create healthful meals they love."
Del Monte Foods, Inc. is one of the country's largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food products for the U.S. retail market. With the addition of Kitchen Basics® stock and broth items, Del Monte Foods will continue in its goal of nourishing families by building brands with quality products that are perfectly wholesome and thoughtfully prepared.
For more than 135 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth's goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we're always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, S&W® and Joyba®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow. Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.
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Edelman
Courtney.Mains@edelman.com
408-835-5323
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS"or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether FHS and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around March 11, 2021, FHS conducted its initial public offering ("IPO") of 7.5 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") priced at $10.00 per share. Soon after the IPO, media reports stated that Chinese policymakers had proposed stricter regulations to rein in the for-profit education industry, such as regulations aimed at enhancing teacher quality, limiting fee scams, reducing market abuse, and reducing the stress that for-profit educational companies had placed on students in the Chinese educational system.
On May 12, 2021, news reports revealed that the impending government crackdown on for-profit educational companies in China would be much more drastic and far reaching than previously publicly known. Sources stated that anticipated rules would include measures such as banning on-campus tutoring classes, prohibiting tutoring services during weekend hours, and the imposition of industry-wide fee limitations.
On May 14, 2021, China's state council announced that it would further tighten regulations on compulsory education and training institutions with new rules set to take effect on September 1, 2021.
On July 23, 2021, China unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its education sector, banning companies that teach the school curriculum from making profits, raising capital or going public. These drastic measures effectively ended any potential growth in the for-profit tutoring sector in China.
On July 26, 2021, FHS issued a press release announcing that the Company "will follow the spirit of the Opinion and comply with all relevant rules and regulations in providing high school education services."
In a series of disclosures beginning on September 28, 2021, FHS reported, among other things, disappointing financial and operating results due to the impact of the regulatory crackdown on China's for-profit education sector; the resignation of the Company's Chief Financial Officer; the dismissal of the Company's auditor, KPMG Huazhen LLP; the receipt of a letter from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") stating that the Company was in non-compliance with the NYSE's listing requirements because its total market capitalization and stockholders' equity had fallen below compliance standards; and that the Company would be unable to timely filed its annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By May 10, 2022, FHS ADSs closed below $1.00 per share, representing a decline of more than 90% from the offering price.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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Global scent marketing company introduces new air purification technology by partnering with clean air leaders.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ScentAir®, the global leader in scent marketing, has partnered with HealthWay® to add a new air purification technology to its innovative line of indoor air quality systems, combining HealthWay's leading, patented technology with ScentAir's world-class service.
Since the launch of its air purification line in 2020, ScentAir has committed to strategic partnerships with indoor air quality leaders. With the help of elite partners, ScentAir aims to give customers access to best-in-class air purification technology with the advantage of ScentAir's unparalleled service. The addition of HealthWay's technology brings a third air purification category to the ScentAir line—air filtration.
Featuring HealthWay's patented DFS (Disinfecting Filtration System) technology, ScentAir's new systems, the DFS Compact and DFS Ultrafine, provide safe and clean experiences in high-traffic spaces. More importantly, the DFS Compact and DFS Ultrafine are totally portable in-room solutions. Rated to cover 500 and 1,200 Sq.Ft. respectively, the systems make it easy to provide pure air on demand.
Individually tested to guarantee better than HEPA efficiency, DFS technology has been proven to capture 99.99% of particles down to 0.007 microns, including ultrafine particles and COVID-19 sized viruses. This technology is currently used in diverse environments including hospitals, schools, performance halls, restaurants and more.
About the partnership with HealthWay, ScentAir CEO Brian Edwards said:
"HealthWay is at the center of American innovation today. This long-term partnership aligns us with another leading global air purification brand, allowing us to deliver best-in-class air filtration systems for our clients. We continue to identify innovative partnerships that enable us to maintain our position as a global scent and air quality leader. Our partnership with HealthWay is an excellent way to bolster our product lineup with best-in-class DFS technology. We are delighted to be aligned with HealthWay and excited to evolve our long-term partnership."
About ScentAir:
ScentAir Technologies, LLC., privately held and founded in 1994, provides best-in-class ambient scent marketing solutions to many of the world's most recognized brands. As the global leader in olfactory marketing, the Company creates memorable impressions for both small businesses and global enterprises, elevating their customer experience through the power of scent. Based in Charlotte, NC, USA, and corporate offices in the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. The Company's 425+ global team members service customers in 119 countries through its dedicated global supply chain and manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. ScentAir is committed to the creation of customized scent strategies that boost clients' brand sentiments, customer loyalty, and sales. To learn more, go to ScentAir.com.
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Temple City Council members on Thursday night approved a second data center in the city’s industrial zone — a week after tech giant Meta announced its data center.
Land for Temple Green Data LLC was unanimously approved for rezoning Thursday afternoon, alongside an economic development agreement with the company. The company is expected to invest at least $225 million in the construction of the project.
The 33-acre tract set aside for the new data center is a portion of a larger 161.87-acre tract approved for rezoning from agriculture to light industrial. The data center will be on Temple’s southeast side in Synergy Park.
City Manager Brynn Myers said city officials have worked with the company over the past several months to develop the agreement for phase one of the project.
“They also have the right to acquire the remainder of that tract,” Myers said. “Although they may develop that additional land in multiple phases, extending over a period of years, this agreement and all of the party’s obligations and commitments under the proposed agreement are only applicable to the phase one development on that first 33 acres.”
The data center will be located at 2810 Bob White Road, in the city’s Synergy industrial park, which also contains the Temple 1 power plant.
As part of the agreement with the city, Temple Green Data will develop and construct water and wastewater lines running to the facility. The water lines, along with a proposed well on the property to be operated by the city, will help cool the data center’s computers.
Temple, as part of the agreement, will pay the company more than $4.8 million over three equal annual installments for the water and wastewater work.
With the construction of the new data center, the company expects to create 20 new full-time jobs in addition to those employed in construction.
The company is expected to seek tax abatements from the city.
“We are thrilled to have Rowan Green Data expanding to Temple,” said Adrian Cannady, president and CEO of Temple Economic Development Corp., said in a news release announcing the project in October 2021. “Rowan is a welcome addition to our emerging technology sector.”
The Rowan website said the company is developing strategically-located sites across the United States to host next-generation hyperscale data centers powered by renewable energy sources.
“Rowan aims to design and configure each site to deliver sustained and long-term competitive land and power cost advantages, provide low-cost renewable power supply and assist hyperscale data center operators in meeting their accelerating carbon reduction and ‘net zero’ targets,” the site said.
Additional rezoning requests
Rezoning requests for two other tracts in the city received unanimous approval by the Council Thursday.
One of the other two rezoning requests was for a recently annexed 214.68-acre tract in north Temple, addressed as 1700 Moores Mill Road.
Council members approved annexation of the tract earlier this year on Jan. 20.
The tract, located close to the city’s industrial district, is expected to be mostly composed of single family homes. The rezoning request also allows for 10% of the land to go towards single family attached homes and another 10% to include multi-family housing.
Brian Chandler, planning and development director for Temple, said city staff decided to recommend the project despite the area being designated as a future industrial zone by the city.
“This was a voluntary annexation and they came forward several months ago,” Chandler said. “Staff is supporting it because the residential uses are considered appropriate. The surrounding properties are residential, and it would also allow for future expansion of the infrastructure surrounding it, especially sewer.”
The final request for rezoning was for a 0.783-acre tract at 10 N. Pea Ridge Road in West Temple.
The owner of the tract, JMP2 Holdings, requested the land be rezoned from single family uses to office zoning.
The property’s owner told city officials that they envision using the land as a space for offices or duplexes.
City staff said the change in the land’s usage would provide a buffer between the residential zoning to the north and east, and the non-residential uses to the south. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/business/article_42b3c104-b6d6-11ec-9086-9bc9ab72c50e.html | 2022-04-08T05:29:58Z |
Boeing said Wednesday that it lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter as it took large write-downs and lost money in both its civilian-airplane and defense businesses.
The loss was bigger than Wall Street had forecast, and the company’s quarterly revenue also fell short of expectations. Boeing burned through $3.2 billion in cash.
“Messier quarter than any of us would have liked,” CEO David Calhoun acknowledged on CNBC.
Shares of Chicago-based Boeing Co. fell as much as 12.6% after the opening bell Wednesday — to a 52-week low — and were down 7% in midday trading.
Boeing offered some optimism for improvement, however, saying that it has submitted plans to resume deliveries of its 787 airliner and it increased production and deliveries of the 737 Max passenger jet during the quarter.
Calhoun said the company was on track to generate positive cash flow over the entire year “despite the pressures on our defense and commercial development programs.”
“This was another dreadful quarter from Boeing,” Robert Stallard, a longtime aerospace analyst who covers Boeing for Vertical Research Partners, said in a note to clients. “And what we think will really worry investors is that we keep getting MORE bad news.”
The quarterly report brought disappointment for Boeing shareholders on several fronts.
The company again pushed back the expected first delivery of a new version of its huge, twin-aisle 777 passenger jet until 2025, five years after the original target. The delay was widely expected, as Boeing adapts to certification standards that have been tightened since regulators approved the Max, then were forced to ground the planes after two deadly crashes.
The delay in expected approval for the 777-9 caused Boeing to forecast $1.5 billion in “abnormal” production costs for the plane, which is designed to carry more than 400 passengers on long-haul flights. Boeing will halt production at least through the end of next year to avoid building planes that might need to be reworked later.
Boeing took a $660 million charge for its program to build two new presidential Air Force One jets — specially modified Boeing 747s — which it blamed on higher supplier costs and schedule delays. It also took $367 million in charges on a military training jet. Inflation is lowering the value of Boeing’s fixed-cost contracts for government customers.
Boeing said it submitted plans to the Federal Aviation Administration to resume deliveries of the 787 passenger jet. Those deliveries have been halted for more than a year by production issues that Boeing previously said would add about $2 billion in costs, of which $312 million was recorded in the first quarter.
Airlines are expecting a boom summer, with travelers returning in huge numbers after two years of pandemic. But some of them, like American, have trimmed summer schedules because they haven’t received the Boeing 787s that they ordered years ago.
“They have a busy summer schedule. We have already disappointed them with respect to the capacity on that summer schedule,” Calhoun said. Just when Boeing will be cleared to resume deliveries of 787s is up to the FAA, but Calhoun said “We will be back in the air sooner rather than later.”
Boeing expects to boost production of the 737 Max to 31 planes a month in the current quarter, which runs through June. That plane was grounded worldwide for nearly two years after two deadly crashes.
And Boeing took $212 million in pretax charges related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions imposed by the United States and allies have barred Boeing from selling planes or performing services for Russian airlines.
In a memo to employees, Calhoun said Boeing is taking steps to improve long-term performance.
“We are a long-cycle business, and the success of our efforts will be measured over years and decades, not quarters,” he said.
Boeing’s commercial-airplanes division lost $859 billion, hobbled by the inability to deliver 787 jets while Boeing tries to fix production flaws on the twin-aisle plane.
The defense business, long a bulwark against volatility in aircraft sales to airlines, lost $929 million as revenue fell 24%.
The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of $1.22 billion, compared with a loss of $537 million a year earlier. The “core” loss was $2.75 a share on revenue of $13.99 billion. Analysts expected a loss of 25 cents per share on revenue of $16.02 billion, according to a FactSet survey. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/boeing-posts-1-24-billion-loss-for-the-first-quarter/ | 2022-04-27T18:55:47Z |
Ryan Kelley, Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate, charged for Capitol riot role
DETROIT (AP) — Ryan Kelley, one of five Republican candidates for Michigan governor and an ardent defender of former President Donald Trump, was charged with misdemeanors Thursday for his role in the 2021 postelection riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Kelley, 40, was arrested in western Michigan and awaits a court hearing in Grand Rapids, FBI spokeswoman Mara Schneider said.
His arrest came hours before the House committee investigating the insurrection holds a widely anticipated public hearing, showing never-seen video, audio and an array of evidence highlighting the deadly violence that erupted on Jan. 6, 2021.
There was no immediate comment from Kelley’s campaign.
It wasn’t clear why authorities decided to move against Kelley now. He has long acknowledged that he was at the insurrection though he didn’t go inside the Capitol. But nearly 18 months later, the government continues to charge more people.
In a court document, federal investigators filed photos of Kelley in a baseball cap worn backward, trying to rally the pro-Trump crowd.
Kelley was recorded on video repeatedly waving to the crowd and directing them toward stairs leading into the building, the FBI said.
He used his phone to “film the crowd assaulting and pushing past U.S. Capitol police officers” and was in a crowd that climbed stairs to a Capitol entrance after causing police to retreat, the document states.
Kelley, a real estate broker who lives in Allendale Township, is accused of disruptive conduct, injuring public property and entering restricted space without permission, according to the criminal complaint.
He is among more than 800 people who are facing criminal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot. More than 300 people have pleaded guilty, largely to misdemeanor offenses punishable by no more than one year in prison. Some who’ve pleaded guilty to misdemeanors have been sentenced to short stints behind bars while others have been sentenced to home confinement or probation.
In Michigan, Kelley is one of five candidates on the Aug. 2 Republican primary ballot. The winner will face Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the fall.
His arrest further roils a GOP field that initially had 10 candidates. Five of them, including two front-runners, were dropped from the ballot because of forged signatures on their campaign petitions.
Kelley declined to participate in a Republican debate last week because organizers of the public policy conference on Mackinac Island required proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test.
After the 2020 election, Kelley was a speaker at a “Stop the Steal” rally in Lansing, telling a lie that Trump won the election and that Democrats were trying to steal his victory. During the early months of the pandemic, he organized a protest at the Michigan Capitol, inviting heavily armed militias to gather inside the statehouse.
He has told The Associated Press that militia members are “law abiding, lawful citizens that love this country, and maybe you get a couple of them that are bad apples. Question for you is, are bad apples pretty much in everything that we have as far as groups?”
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Burnett reported from Chicago. AP reporter Mike Balsamo in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/09/ryan-kelley-michigan-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-charged-capitol-riot-role/ | 2022-06-09T17:43:42Z |
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TGM announced today the closing of five Fannie Mae supplemental loans on five multifamily properties within two of TGM's institutional client account portfolios.
The properties are located in Naples, FL, Sarasota, FL, Schaumburg, IL, Willowbrook, IL and Odenton, MD, totaling 2,326 units.
Each property is strategically positioned in a market and submarket that continues to exhibit strong and improving positive market pressure characteristics. Each property is within immediate proximity to numerous employment, dining, retail, and entertainment options providing residents with convenient access to a live, work, play environment.
The supplemental loans were originated by Team Edelson at Walker & Dunlop.
Founded in 1991, TGM is an investment advisory firm organized to provide an integrated suite of asset and property management services to its investors through a series of fully integrated operating companies. Through its vertically and horizontally integrated operating companies, TGM specializes in acquisitions, property management, leasing, construction, property maintenance and asset management services. An affiliate of TGM provides property management services under the brand TGM Communities. As of December 31, 2021, TGM has invested in 139 multifamily properties throughout 28 states.
To learn more about TGM please contact John Gochberg, Managing Principal and Chief Executive Officer. Phone: (212) 830-9312, E-mail: jgochberg@TGMAssociates.com
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International aid reaches flood-ravaged Pakistan as more than 1,000 have died this summer
ISLAMABAD (AP) — International aid was reaching Pakistan on Monday, as the military and volunteers desperately tried to evacuate many thousands stranded by widespread flooding driven by “monster monsoons” that have claimed more than 1,000 lives this summer.
Cargo planes from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates began the international rush to assist the impoverished nation, landing on Sunday in Islamabad carrying tents, food and other daily necessities. Trucks carrying tents, food, and water arranged by Pakistan were also being dispatched to various parts of the country by the National Disaster Management Authority for tens of thousands of flood victims.
They were among the nations that pledged to help Pakistan tackle the crisis after officials called for international help. The United Nations will launch an international appeal for Pakistani flood victims on Tuesday in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif on Monday said the rains are the heaviest Pakistan has seen in three decades.
“I saw floodwater everywhere, wherever I went in recent days and even today,” Sharif said in Charsadda, one of the devastated towns. He said the planes carrying aid from some countries have already reached Pakistan, and he predicted more.
Sharif has said the government would provide housing to all those who lost their homes.
However, many people displaced by floods say they not only lost their homes but their crops and small shops, as well.
“I am sitting with my family in a tent, and how can I go out to work? Even if I go out in search of a job, who will give me any job as there is water everywhere,” asked Rehmat Ullah, a flood victim in Charsadda in the northwest.
Zarina Bibi, another flood victim, said soldiers evacuated her by boat.
“We were given a tent and food by soldiers and volunteers,” she said. Bibi cried when she said her house had collapsed in floods. “Floodwater will recede soon, but we have no money to rebuild our home,” she said.
Rehan Ali, 24, a laborer in the country’s southern Sindh province, reported a similar ordeal.
He said he cannot rebuild his home without government help, and right now he was unable to work to get food for his family. So, Ali said, he was relying on donatons.
The exceptionally heavy monsoon rains that triggered flash floods across the country have affected 33 million Pakistanis, damaged nearly 1 million homes and killed at least 1,061 people.
Pakistani authorities say this year’s devastation is worse than in 2010, when floods killed 1,700 people. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, the country’s military chief, said Sunday that his country may take years to recover. He appealed to Pakistanis living abroad to generously donate to the flood victims.
Floods and rains have caused devastation in Pakistan at a time when the country is facing one of the worst economic crises. Pakistan says it recently narrowly avoided a default, and later Monday IMF’s executive board was expected to approve the release of the much-awaited $1.7 billion for this Islamic nation.
Pakistan and the IMF originally signed the bailout accord in 2019. But the release of a $1.7 billion tranche has been on hold since earlier this year, when the IMF expressed concern about Pakistan’s compliance with the deal’s terms under former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government.
Khan was also expected to launch a fundraising campaign Monday evening for flood victims.
Last week, the United Nations in a statement said that it has allocated $3 million for U.N. aid agencies and their partners in Pakistan to respond to the floods and this money will be used for health, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation services in flood-affected areas, focusing on the most vulnerable.
Sherry Rehman, Pakistan’s climate minister, has described the unusual rainfall as a “monster monsoon.” She says Pakistan suffered heavier rains this year mainly because of climate change, which also caused fire in forests.
However, critics say Pakistan’s government has hardly any interest in building new dams and water reservoirs.
The unprecedented monsoon season has affected all four of the country’s provinces. Floods have destroyed more than 150 bridges and numerous roads have been washed away, making rescue operations difficult. Authorities say they were using military planes, helicopters, trucks and boats to evacuate people from marooned people and deliver much-need aid to them.
However, many survivors complain they were still waiting for help or they received too little assistance from the government after being displaced because of floods. Some people say they got tents but not food. Pakistan charities were also active in flood-hit areas, and the government says everyone should contribute to help flood victims.
The government has deployed at least 6,500 soldiers to help civilian authorities in rescue and relief operations across the country.
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Associated Press Writers Mohammad Farooq from Shikar Pur, Sindh and Riaz Khan from Peshawar contributed to this story.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/08/29/international-aid-reaches-flood-ravaged-pakistan-more-than-1000-have-died-this-summer/ | 2022-08-29T12:16:56Z |
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envoy Solutions announced today that it has acquired Levittown, PA-based Hughes Enterprises. Hughes Enterprises is one of the leading packaging distribution companies in the nation, providing its customers with world-class packaging supplies and equipment. Over its 70-year history, the company has seen tremendous growth because of its long-standing reputation for customer service excellence, and customized packaging solutions. Hughes Enterprises provides these solutions for a wide range of industries including automotive parts, beverage manufacturing, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and more. This new partnership will fuel growth in the packaging space for Envoy Solutions, a specialized distributor and solution provider serving the U.S. market through a family of the nation's best regional distributors.
"Hughes Enterprises will play a key role in helping us continue to strengthen our packaging capabilities and build on the incredible momentum we've seen in that core part of our business model," said Mark M. Fisher, CEO of Envoy Solutions. "It's a pleasure to welcome Neal Magaziner and his great team to our family of companies. By joining together, we will leverage the strength of partnerships to deliver the best packaging solutions for our clients in key markets across our national platform."
Since it was founded in 1950, Hughes Enterprises has helped companies streamline processes through the distribution of custom packaging equipment and consumables. The company prides itself on building successful, long-term customer relationships to develop reliable solutions. With the resources and reach of Envoy Solutions, Hughes Enterprises will deepen its category knowledge, enhance its product portfolio, and increase exposure to a larger pool of customers.
"This is the start of an exciting new chapter with endless growth potential for our company," said Neal Magaziner, President of Hughes Enterprises. "By joining Envoy Solutions, we will bring our packaging capabilities to an all-new level with the strength of a national partner that is redefining distribution across the country."
About Envoy Solutions:
Envoy Solutions is a specialized distributor and solution provider serving the U.S. market through a family of the nation's best regional distributors. We specialize in Jan-San, foodservice, packaging, and marketing execution. Envoy Solutions offers a broad catalog of top brands and products, along with deep expertise and advice, to help our client-partners succeed. We are driven to make facilities cleaner and more sustainable, people safer, and operations more productive, every day.
Based in Glenview, Ill., Envoy Solutions is the parent company of North American Corporation, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Southeastern Paper Group, Daycon, North Woods, PJP, Johnston, Next-Gen, Swish White River, Valley Janitor Supply Company, Weiss Bros., General Chemical & Supply, Bio-Shine, ATRA, Sigma Supply of North America, American Paper & Supply Company, and NVISION. For more information, please visit www.envoysolutions.com.
About Hughes Enterprises:
Hughes Enterprises, founded in 1950, is a distributor of world-class packaging and equipment. The company has the influence of a national partner while maintaining the personal attention of a local distributor. In partnership with locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the U.K., Hughes Enterprises leads the industry with technology-driven engineering and eco-conscious packaging products.
Based in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Hughes Enterprises has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the Packaging arena. For more information, please visit www.hughesent.com.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, after catastrophic flooding destroyed bridges and roads and drove out thousands of tourists.
The Park Service announced Saturday that visitors will once again be allowed on the park’s southern loop under a temporary license plate system designed to manage the crowds: Those with even-numbered plates and motorcycle groups will be allowed on even-numbered days, and those with odd-numbered or vanity plates on odd-numbered days.
Commercial tours and visitors with proof of overnight reservations at hotels, campgrounds or in the backcountry will be allowed in whatever their plate number.
Visitors had been flocking to Yellowstone during its 150th anniversary celebration. The southern loop provides access to Old Faithful, the rainbow-colored Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its majestic waterfall. It can be accessed from the park’s south, east and west entrances.
“It is impossible to reopen only one loop in the summer without implementing some type of system to manage visitation,” Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said in a news release. “My thanks to our gateway partners and others for helping us work out an acceptable temporary solution for the south loop while we continue our efforts to reopen the north loop.”
The north loop is expected to remain closed through the summer, if not longer. Officials say it could take years and cost more than $1 billion to repair the damage in the environmentally sensitive landscape. | https://cw33.com/news/yellowstone-national-park-to-partly-reopen-after-floods/ | 2022-06-20T14:30:53Z |
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