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Join us for an exclusive, week-long journey at the Medical Psychedelics House of Davos to experience educational talks by subject matter experts and have the opportunity to meet with the most prominent thought leaders of the psychedelic renaissance.
DAVOS, Switzerland, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As world leaders come together to discuss the global economy at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering, the world's most prominent psychedelic industry leaders, drug development experts, clinicians, nonprofit organizations, advocates, and influencers will gather separately in Davos at the inaugural Medical Psychedelic Series to help shape the future of mental health.
"This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the medical psychedelics ecosystem to stand on the international stage for the first time in front of the world's most powerful leaders," says Marik Hazan, CEO of Energia Holdings Incorporated. "We want to spark conversations about the high unmet need in mental health, the future of FDA approved psychedelic-assisted therapy, provide a platform for establishing meaningful relationships and partnerships, and build trust with the global community," added Maria Velkova, managing partner of Tabula Rasa Ventures.
The inaugural week-long series will take place from May 21-26, 2022, at the eclectic Medical Psychedelics House of Davos located on the Promenade in Davos, Switzerland.
Hosted by Energia Holdings Incorporated, the series includes educational talks and panels featuring some of the best-known figures in the psychedelic space, including acclaimed author and psychedelic medicine advocate Deepak Chopra; TV personality and advocate Jason Silva; countess of Wemyss and March and nonprofit leader Amanda Fielding; psychedelic researcher David Nichols, PhD; Endowed Professor & Vice Chair of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Rachel Yehuda, PhD and many more.
The majority of conversations at the Medical Psychedelics House of Davos will focus on FDA approval for these compounds and their associated therapeutic potential, policy, safety and efficacy, biocultural preservation, drug development pipelines, and patient access.
Why Psychedelics: As the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare, mental health is one of the largest underserved areas in the medical community. With few solutions in sight, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy could provide a breakthrough in treating countless mental health ailments, such as depression, substance abuse disorders, and PTSD.
"Clinical research findings published in recent years suggest that psychoactive compounds could be very effective for treating mental health ailments, though we still have a lot more research to conduct if we are to roll out these therapies in the safest possible way", says Velkova.
The clinical evidence is accumulating. A recent publication in prominent peer-reviewed journal Nature, shows that 67% of patients no longer qualified for a PTSD diagnosis a year after treatment with MDMA (or "ecstasy"). Promising results have also been published for treatment of depression and smoking cessation with psilocybin (psychoactive compound in "magic mushrooms").
"We know that when the general public hears 'psychedelics' they first think about 'shamans' and 'hippies', but what we hope to show over our weeklong series is the evidence-based legitimacy behind psychedelics when used for treatment in clinical trials", says Hazan.
- Learn from leading experts in the medical psychedelics industry who are setting the narrative for both mental health and psychedelic therapeutics on the global stage in front of world leaders.
- Experience sessions curated to engage all six senses and give an unforgettable heart-opening, mind-stimulating, experience of human connection through sound meditation, breathwork, and conscious leadership workshops.
- Connect with psychedelic entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders and some of the world's most innovative psychedelic organizations like the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Maya Health, Compass Pathways, Imperial College London, and many others.
We invite you to join us on our mission to shape the principles, policies, and partnerships needed to support the medical psychedelics movement and transform the mental health crisis.
For any questions, please email us at: team@tabularasa.ventures
Can't Make It in Person? We offer the ability to live stream and be a part of the immersive experience no matter where you are in the world. Join us virtually by signing up here.
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POINT OF CONTACT: Marik Hazan
PHONE: +1.315.791.0211
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About Energia Holdings Incorporated: Energia Holdings Incorporated (EHI) invests in, acquires, and operates companies that radically redefine the future of health by focusing on the blindspots of the current healthcare industry. We turn illcare into healthcare.
Every year, 10,000 of the world's foremost thinkers, leaders, decision-makers, investors, artists, and innovators descend upon Davos, Switzerland – a tiny town in the alps that – for just a few days each year, transforms into the one place in the world where truly, anything is possible. Over the course of panels, meetings, and networking events, the global elite make the kinds of connections that shape the world today and have the potential to fundamentally impact its future. This will be the first year that medical psychedelics receive their own programming and six-day event series. Notable past Davos attendees include: Jeff Bezos, George Soros, David Cameron, Bono, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sergey Brin, and many others.
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TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 IT Service Management (ITSM) Emotional Footprint, with seven top software providers identified as Champions in the Enterprise and Midmarket spaces.
ITSM software supports the various processes carried out by an IT department's service desk, such as service request fulfillment, incident management, and problem management. As many employees around the world continue to work remotely, organizations are rapidly increasing their digital transformation efforts with a focus on hyperautomation and AI-powered service management to help resolve service tickets faster, saving both time and money.
To support organizations searching for the right ITSM software for their unique needs, SoftwareReviews has identified the top ITSM software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 1,475 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Emotional Footprint.
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) of each software provider is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Enterprise IT Service Management Software Champions are as follows:
- TeamDynamix ITSM, 87 NEF, ranked high for being reliable.
- Ivanti Neurons for ITSM, 85 NEF, ranked high for unique features.
- OMNITRACKER, 87 NEF, ranked high for being respectful.
The 2022 Midmarket IT Service Management Software Champions are as follows:
- Freshservice, 90 NEF, ranked high for being efficient.
- TeamDynamix ITSM, 87 NEF, ranked high for having integrity.
- TOPdesk ITSM, 88 NEF, ranked high for including product enhancement.
- C2 ATOM, 88 NEF, ranked high for continually improving.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate ITSM providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' IT Service Management dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
SoftwareReviews is the most in-depth source of buyer data and insights for the enterprise software market. By collecting customer experience data from business and IT professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, June 17th, the second season of David Meltzer's late-night entrepreneurial show "Office Hours" premieres on Apple TV and will be available in more than 100 countries around the world upon its release. Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Hosted by Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, David Meltzer.
Season 2 features appearances from Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.
Alongside Host David Meltzer, will be his star-studded co-hosts, including Jayson Waller, the host of True Underdog Podcast and CEO of Pink Energy, Thomas "T.J." Colaiezzi, Founder & CEO of LifeBrand, Kim Perell, CEO & Founder of 100.co, and Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies (NASDAQ: VERB).
Providing the "Junior Achievement Impact Honoree'' this season is renowned business leader, CEO, and founder of VoteBash, Martijn Atell. Each episode, the global social voting platform will be acknowledging one entrepreneur for the positive impact that they are making on the world.
Junior Achievement Worldwide one of the largest non-governmental organizations and has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its work empowering the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, will serve as a special guest for one episode, joining David Meltzer, who is also the organization's Chief Chancellor.
This season's Executive Spotlights will feature trailblazing entrepreneurs including Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew Apparel, Thaddeus Gala, CEO of The Guardians, and Tushar Nadkarni, chief growth and product officer at Celsius Network.
"I'm so excited for this new season to launch on one of the world's most popular streaming platforms, Apple TV," explains Executive Producer, David Meltzer. "It's my mission to create content that gives entrepreneurs the tools to be their best, and I can't wait to share this new season with the world."
David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World's Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix: His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing… VALUE. In all his content, and communication that's exactly what you'll receive.
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SOURCE David Meltzer Enterprises | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/06/13/season-two-david-meltzers-late-night-entrepreneurial-show-office-hours-debuts-apple-tv/ | 2022-06-13T20:04:07Z |
Man dies after exiting vehicle while inside car wash, police say
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (Gray News) – A man died after he became trapped inside a self-service car wash in southern California, police said.
According to the Escondido Police Department, officers received a report of an unresponsive man inside the car wash Friday evening.
Officers arrived to find a 56-year-old man trapped between his vehicle and part of the car wash machinery.
Police said it appears the man drove into the car wash and then tried to exit his vehicle for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled forward, pinning the man between his car and the machinery.
Police said it didn’t appear the car wash machinery was activated at the time.
Escondido is located about 30 miles north of San Diego.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/04/19/man-dies-after-exiting-vehicle-while-inside-car-wash-police-say/ | 2022-04-20T21:43:23Z |
Pedge cooperation in expanding and lowering entry barriers to Web3
SINGAPORE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encentive has integrated its Web3 operating system with the TokenPocket to enable TokenPocket's millions of users to access the Encentive platform as well as Encentive users to have further DeFi wallet options. TokenPocket supports leading chains/cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, TRON, HECO, MATIC, AVAX, OKT, EOS, FTM, Polkadot, Cosmos, IOST, and more.
The TokenPocket tie-up adds momentum to Encentive's drive to increase crypto adoption and everyday use cases with the Encentive Web3 OS DeFi Module Builder, a turn-key solution that enables community leaders, influencers, and enterprises to instantly create and customize modules for their own DeFi marketplaces for crypto tokens and NFTs. Encentive's Web3 OS capabilities include farming, staking, NFT market places, GameFi, OTC, and more. With these tools community leaders who use TokenPocket can dramatically increase the empowerment and growth potential of the communities they serve. Encentive enables anyone with a community following to create a DEX overnight and customize the DEX's properties to best serve and incentivize that community.
In recent months, TokenPocket has integrated a number of leading Web3 projects such as TwitterScan, GateChain, and BitTorrent Chain.
TokenPocket effectively becomes a powerful extension of Encentive's Web3 OS. The partners will jointly explore Web3 development opportunities, particularly to optimize the user experience, adding momentum to Encentive's core mission to help users and organizations to leverage powerful Web3 applications. Moreover, as the Encentive and TokenPocket ecosystems deepen their integration, a leading model for application deployment and access will emerge, lowering barriers and accelerating the inevitable migration of Web2's billions of users to Web3.
About Encentive
The Encentive Web3 OS enables code-free overnight deployment of peer-to-peer DeFi apps and marketplaces starting from a community of one, plus fiat/crypto on/off ramps. Any individual or organization can establish the next great DeFi app or marketplace almost instantly, complete with farming and staking, fine-tuned to benefit and serve the governance needs and trading preferences of their own unique communities and missions. The Encentive Web3 OS DeFi dApp Builder gives users the power to build their own core teams and communities around their own style of incentives, setting and adjusting transaction fees, stake-pool interest, referral rewards, governance protocols, and more.
Website: https://encentive.io
Dapp: https://app.encentive.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Encentive_io
Medium: https://medium.com/@encentive
About TokenPocket
TokenPocket is the world's leading multi-chain self-custodial wallet, which supports mainstream public chains including BTC, ETH, BSC, TRON, Polygon, Solana, HECO, Klaytn, Avalanche, OKC, HSC, Fantom, Polkadot, Kusama, etc. The trinity of TokenPocket mobile wallet, chrome extension wallet, and hardware wallet has been formally formed. The Secret Recovery Phrase and Private Key are stored in the user's own device and the user can fully control his own crypto assets. TokenPocket has provided reliable services for over 20 million users around the world. The number of monthly active users exceeds 3.5 million and the users are located in more than 200 countries around the world.
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SOURCE Encentive | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/07/22/encentive-web3-os-integrates-tokenpocket-defi-wallet/ | 2022-07-22T03:48:05Z |
VERO BEACH, Fla., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Richmond is now welcoming visitors to their community sales office, offering prospective residents the opportunity to secure their reservation in the 98-unit resort-style senior living community in the renowned city of Richmond, VA.
Future residents, family members and associates are encouraged to visit the sales office to discover the difference in senior living at Watercrest Richmond. The sales office is located outside of the community at 5250 Grandin Avenue in Moseley. To schedule an appointment, contact the sales team at 804-294-3508 or visit the sales office Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Watercrest Richmond will be a signature Watercrest product offering 76 assisted living and 22 memory care apartments with resort-style amenities and exceptional care. The architecture and design will boast a stunning fountain and promenade, art studio with gallery, music room, fireplace, multiple dining venues, theater, salon and spa, and the charming atmosphere of Bogey's Cigar and Scotch lounge.
Watercrest Richmond will provide seniors a host of amenities purposefully designed to improve residents' connectivity and interaction with nature. The design elements include a signature water wall encouraging relaxation and calmness, live moss walls, and expansive windows allowing abundant natural light. The community's Southern style exterior gathering spaces and one-of-a-kind greenhouse offer opportunities for social engagement and resident activity amongst the lushly landscaped grounds and illuminated walking paths. Additionally, residents may enjoy the coveted Spa W offering world-class wellness amenities including light and salt therapy, and a state-of-the-art fitness and physical therapy center.
"As Watercrest expands throughout the southeast into thriving communities such as Richmond, we have the opportunity to elevate senior living by delivering Watercrest's Signature care, service, and luxury amenities to local seniors and their families" says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "We look forward to fully engaging the Richmond community and cultivating partnerships which foster engagement."
Watercrest Richmond offers the best of big-city amenities with the delights of Southern charm. Known as a top destination by Travel + Leisure, Richmond offers plentiful dining, entertainment and cultural venues, just minutes from the rolling hills of Virginia farms, gorgeous state parks, and charming wineries. For information about the community, contact Watercrest Richmond at 804-294-3508.
Watercrest principals, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO, are setting new standards of quality for seniors and their families in the development of upscale senior living communities from South Florida to Virginia. This is the first senior living development project partnered between Watercrest and Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II.
About Harbert Management Corporation
HMC is an investment management firm focusing on alternative assets, with approximately $8.0 billion in Regulatory Assets under Management as of November 30, 2021. A privately owned firm founded in 1993, HMC serves foundations, endowments, fund of funds, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals across multiple asset classes. For additional information about HMC, visit www.harbert.net.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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Platform Now Free for All Users Without Paid Subscription
2021/2022 Mainstage Productions Available for Streaming
DALLAS, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas Opera announces the elimination of subscription fees for its streaming platform, thedallasopera.TV. The platform and its content—including full productions from the mainstage, concerts, and recitals; all TDO Network series; OperaKids family programs and education resources; TDO Connections™, and more—will now be free to all users, with occasional original pay-per-view projects at a low cost.
"The Dallas Opera is pleased to expand access to thedallasopera.TV by removing the paywall for our audiences," said Ian Derrer, TDO Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO. "We learned a great deal during the pandemic shutdown about creating content for this digital stage, understanding demand, and generating interest via social media. We also learned that free access creates a better user experience and offering a variety of access points is an important part of growing new audiences."
Free content on thedallasopera.TV will be easier to browse and explore, under four categories:
- Mainstage—Full-length HD productions and concerts from The Dallas Opera stage
- TDO Network—Digital mini-series, created by and featuring the international opera community, including opera-themed and artist-hosted series that spotlight their interests and careers
- OperaKids—Fun and engaging programming for young audiences, plus resources for parents and teachers created by TDO Educators
- Backstage Pass—Exclusive content that takes viewers behind the scenes and deeper into opera's stories, including TDO ConnectionsTM, backstage footage, interviews with artists, and more
Unique collaborations and designed-for-digital film projects remain under the Originals category and will be free, or individually priced at low pay-per-view rates. Programming includes Vanished, Calleja—Lead Me Home, Calleja—Sacred Music from Saint Johns, and Beyond.
The full schedule for the 2022/2023 digital season will be announced this fall.
Beginning this spring and summer, programming on the Mainstage channel will include three of the company's 2021/2022 Season productions: Madame Butterfly (available now), starring Latonia Moore as Cio-Cio-San, and Jonathan Dove's comedic and poignant Flight, starring John Holiday as Refugee, both conducted by music director Emmanuel Villaume; and The Pearl Fishers, led by principal guest conductor Nicole Paiement and starring Joyce El-Khoury, René Barbera, and Alfredo Daza. In addition, recent TDO presentations and archival content will be available on a rotating basis, including Tosca (2015/2016) and La bohème (2014/2015).
- TDO Network will include the complete catalogue of short-form social media series and include new episodes of: The News with Operawire, What Happened Was… with Zachary James, and Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo™. All previously created TDO Network programming will remain available on the TDO social media channels.
- OperaKids programming geared for young audiences and families includes MaestraMagic! (New), Kids Opera Boot Camp, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Doctor Miracle.
- Backstage Pass will offer exclusive content that supplements TDO's mainstage and education work, including TDO Connections™—discussions and resources for audiences and communities to join The Dallas Opera's intentional process for human-centered, operatic storytelling; bonus content from artists, staff, musicians, and creative teams; Q&As with artists; adult education, and more.
Current subscribers to thedallasopera.TV have immediate access to the new platform with their current accounts. New users can register for free access now.
thedallasopera.TV is made possible by Lead Sponsor Martha Peak Rochelle and the McCasland Strategic Opportunities Fund
With additional support from The Dallas Opera donor family
The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from:
the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture; the Texas Commission on the Arts;
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera.
Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera.
Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News.
The Dallas Opera is a proud member of OPERA America.
About The Dallas Opera
One of the leading opera companies in the country, The Dallas Opera has an extraordinary legacy of world-class productions and thrilling premieres featuring the greatest operatic artists of our time. Inaugurated in 1957 with a concert featuring the incomparable Maria Callas, TDO is known for the notable U.S. debuts of a host of legendary artists including Plácido Domingo, Dame Joan Sutherland, Jon Vickers, Franco Zeffirelli, and Sir David McVicar. The company has long been an industry leader and innovator through groundbreaking initiatives including the Hart Institute for Women Conductors, TDO Network, free public simulcasts, acclaimed art song recitals, the national vocal competition, special concerts, and outstanding family and award-winning education programs. TDO's home is the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. As one of the largest performing arts employers in North Texas, TDO is proudly committed to diversity, both onstage and off, and is a major contributor to the economic vitality and international cultural reputation of this region.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the jury verdict out of Atlanta, Georgia last week, reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have hired Burr & Forman LLP to represent them in challenging the verdicts.
"We look forward to filing post-trial motions and vigorously representing the Chrisleys," said Alex Little, lead counsel and Partner in Burr & Forman's Nashville office. "Because trials like this are complex, it's important that they be fair. We intend to challenge both the sufficiency of the verdicts and the fairness of the trial that led to them."
Todd and Julie Chrisley are co-stars of "Chrisley Knows Best," the most-watched reality show on USA Network. The Department of Justice charged them with bank fraud and tax evasion in August 2019. A jury returned a guilty verdict on June 7, 2022. The couple's sentencing is currently scheduled for October 6, 2022.
Alex Little is a former federal prosecutor and has extensive experience representing defendants in federal criminal appeals. He focuses his practice on criminal defense, litigation, and government investigations and regularly serves as a legal analyst and commentator for national and international news networks. Also joining the Chrisleys' legal team are Burr & Forman Partner Travis Ramey and Associate Zack Lawson.
For more than a century, Burr & Forman LLP's experienced legal team has served clients at the intersection of business and government. With 350 attorneys and 19 offices across Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Burr & Forman draws from a diverse range of industry experience and practice knowledge to help clients address their legal needs and achieve their goals. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.burr.com.
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SOURCE Burr & Forman LLP | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/17/burr-amp-forman-team-will-represent-todd-julie-chrisley-appeal-fraud-convictions/ | 2022-06-17T23:43:08Z |
CHICAGO (AP) — Manny Machado lined a single for his 1,500th hit and hit a two-run homer in a four-RBI night to help the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 19-5 on Wednesday night.
Machado was one of five Padres with three hits as San Diego routed the Cubs for the second straight hot night at Wrigley Field. Jorge Alfaro added a two-run homer and three RBIs as San Diego improved to 40-24 in winning its third straight and seventh in nine.
“It’s a great milestone to accomplish,” Machado said. “I just go out there and play baseball. Obviously winning ballgames is most important thing to me and the milestones will come with winning baseball games.”
And what about someday joining the elite group — currently 33 — who have reached 3,000 hits? Machado is only 29 years old.
“I haven’t even thought about that yet,” Machado said. “Obviously that’s everyone’s goal. If I’m healthy, anything is possible.”
That sounds like a mantra for the suddenly hot-swinging Padres, who are on the tails of the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
Jake Cronenworth and Jurickson Profar each doubled twice and had three hits for the Padres, who remained percentage points behind the Dodgers. Luke Voit hit a solo homer off Frank Schwindel, mopping up in the ninth, for his third hit.
“I think it’s just when guys are having their name called in in the lineup, no matter whether it’s to start or pinch hit, they’re getting huge hits in big spots,” Cronenworth said. “In the first two months it was Hos (Eric Hosmer) and Manny who were carrying the team. Now I think everyone has come around and we’re playing as a group, which is pretty dangerous.”
Rookie Christopher Morel had a solo shot and three RBIs for the Cubs, losers of nine straight. San Diego has outscored Chicago 35-11 in the first three of a four-game series.
Machado reached his milestone in the first and drove in the game’s first run. The five-time All-Star’s homer in the fifth was his 11th and capped a six-run rally that put the game away.
Machado became the 17th player to have 1,500 hits and 250 homers before turning 30. He also had an infield single and walked twice in going 3 for 4.
Interim manager Ryan Flaherty thought Machado was relieved to reach the mark.
“The next 1,500 will be even more special,” Flaherty said. “He was anxiously swinging the last couple of days, so it’s good to get that one out of the way.”
Cronenworth had two RBIs in his third straight three-hit game, the first time a Padre has done that since Kevin Kouzmanoff August 2009. The 28-year-old infielder has nine hits in 14 at-bats in three games after entering the series batting just .221.
Both starters, Chicago’s Caleb Kilian and San Diego’ Ryan Weathers, were recalled from the minors to fill gaps in their team’s rotations – and struggled with control.
“We haven’t been very good,” Chicago manager David Ross said. “We have to pitch a little better than we’ve pitched the last couple of night.”
Craig Stammen (1-0) pitched two innings for the win. Kilian (0-1) was making his second career start.
After Machado’s run-scoring hit, San Diego increased its lead to 2-0 on Alfaro’s force out in the first.
The Cubs pounced on Weathers’ wildness in the second. He walked two with the bases loaded to force in runs, and Morel followed with a single that put Chicago ahead 4-2.
After Kilian hit Ha-Seong Kim with a pitch in the fourth, the Padres sprayed three straight hits, capped by Cronenworth’ second double, to take a 5-4 lead.
The Padres added six more runs in the fifth to increase its lead to 11-4. Kim’s triple in the rally drove in two runs, then Machado’s shot to left-center capped it
Morel homered in the sixth for the Cubs, and the Padres blew it open with five in the seventh.
FOR STARTERS
Weathers, called up from Triple-A El Paso for his first start since last August, allowed four runs and six hits while walking four.
The 25-year-old Kilian was shaky in this one, following a no-decision in his debut on June 4 against St. Louis. This time, the 6-foot-4 righty allowed five runs and five hits with five walks in four innings.
Kilian was acquired in a trade that sent Kris Bryant to the Giants last July.
SKIDS
The Cubs had a 12-game losing streak last season, running Aug. 5-16.
PADRES MOVE
To make room for Weathers, the Padres optioned LHP Ray Kerr to Triple-A El Paso.
TRAINER’S ROOM:
Padres: Interim manager and quality control coach Ryan Flaherty had no update before the game on any personnel out with COVID-19. Manager Bob Melvin, bench coach Ryan Christenson, RHP Mike Clevinger and LHP Adrian Morejon remain in coronavirus protocols.
Cubs: To make room for Kilian on the roster, the Chicago placed INF Nick Madrigal on the 10-day IL with a left groin strain, retroactive to June 12. Madrigal last played on Friday at New York against the Yankees. … Manager David Ross said OF Seiya Suzuki (left ring finger sprain) is throwing and has resumed some baseball activities, but isn’t hitting yet.
UP NEXT Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (7-0, 1.50) faces Cubs RHP Matt Swarmer (1-1, 4.24) in the series finale on Thursday afternoon. Musgrove will pitch on five days’ rest, and the Padres’ 6-foot-5 ace hasn’t allowed a run in two previous starts with five days’ rest this season. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/machado-homers-in-hit-parade-padres-pelt-cubs-19-5/ | 2022-06-16T16:02:10Z |
Riley Co. reenters substantial COVID-19 category after brief reprieve
RILEY CO., Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County has reentered the substantial category for reported COVID-19 cases after a brief reprieve in the moderate category.
According to Riley County, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 48 new COVID-19 cases in the county between May 28 and June 3. It said there were 64.7 cases per 100,000 residents which put the county back in the substantial category.
“Riley County has been maintaining an incidence rate of around 40-60 cases per 100,000 people for quite some time,” Local Health Officer and Riley Co. Health Department Director Julie Gibbs said. “There have been no significant changes and thankfully very few hospitalizations recently. We encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated, as that continues to be the best way to prevent serious illness. We offer first, second, and booster doses for free at the health department on a walk-in basis. The process is simple and if anyone has questions, we would be happy to talk with them. Please call us at (785) 776-4779 ext. 7675 if you would like more information, or if you would like to schedule a vaccine appointment.”
The previous week, the KDHE reported a small decrease in cases which put the county back in the moderate category. However, the county has now entered the substantial category.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan said on Wednesday, June 8, it was caring for one COVID-positive patient.
The County also noted that the Office of Vital Statistics verified two more COVID-19-related deaths which originated in Riley Co. It said this brings the total number of deaths to 89.
According to the County, there have been a total of 13,882 cases reported in Riley Co. as of June 8. However, this total does not include at-home COVID test results.
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Predictive Procurement Orchestration Innovator Gets Backing from Noted Procurement and Supply Chain Investors
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkestro, the leading Predictive Procurement Orchestration platform, today announced they have closed a $26 million Series A funding round led by NEA, Construct, Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) and Four More Capital, a division of Henry Crown & Company, and with participation from existing seed vendors Cervin, Correlation, El Cap, Forum, Illuminate and Tenacity. This fresh funding will be used to accelerate growth, enabling Arkestro to further help customers amplify the impact of procurement's influence across their enterprises using behavioral science, game theory and predictive machine learning models applied at a massive scale.
"Our customers' success is now creating a movement among investors that truly understand the transformative value of predictive machine learning to drive continuous improvement in any procurement, sourcing and purchasing cycle. Securing this round was based on our customers' ability to influence 100% of spend including direct spend in fast-moving, non-recurring, complex and market-constrained supply categories without requiring any user adoption or heavy integration," says Edmund Zagorin, CEO, Arkestro. "Our leadership sees this investment as additional validation for Predictive Procurement Orchestration as an emerging market category, and especially for the 'savings-on-autopilot' approach."
"Arkestro's embedded platform unlocks clear business value by empowering enterprises to scale their most efficient purchasing decisions, resulting in accelerated savings and improved supplier experience," says Jeff Immelt, Venture Partner, NEA. "Arkestro is composed of a strong and diversified team of technical and GTM leaders with a differentiated, AI-powered solution that meets growing market needs for one-stop procurement and supply chain optimization."
"For decades, NEA has invested in companies addressing a broad spectrum of enterprise challenges," adds Scott Sandell, Managing General Partner, NEA. "We've worked with industry-transforming companies such as Salesforce, Workday, and Cloudflare. Now, we are thrilled to partner with Arkestro, and believe the company has immense potential to impact procurement for businesses at global scale."
"We see significant potential for Arkestro and its technology platform in the supply chain; notably in terms of the value it will bring to the procurement market to help enterprises realize increased efficiencies and savings in their operations," says Byron Knight, COO and Managing Director at Koch Disruptive Technologies. "KDT and Koch Industries have numerous investments and operations across the supply chain, and we're excited to help Arkestro explore the potential applicability of its solutions."
Arkestro, which is targeted at the C-suite and trusted by CFOs and COOs, is used by leading brands including Bel Brands, Box and Holman Enterprises, helping to boost both savings and supply chain performance – including quality, lead time and on time in full (OTIF) metrics. It offers machine learning-powered predictive pricing, which enables buying teams to better negotiate with and manage more suppliers. In this way, Arkestro helps its customers better manage their supply chains and increase supply chain performance and resiliency to market shocks and inflationary cost pressures. Arkestro also provides external validation and improved data quality for every single purchase order, and unifies data for real-time visibility across suppliers, spend and contract terms, including diversity, environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis.
"In the procurement world, time is of the essence. Arkestro has really helped to kickstart our digital transformation journey by giving us our time back through leveraging data and AI. These innovations make us faster, and the faster we get, the more we can accomplish, and the more successful we can be," says Jean-Michel dos Remedios, Head of Procurement, Sourcing and Supplier Development, Bel Brands USA.
Box, one of the most widely used enterprise technologies in the world for secure content management, workflow and collaboration, has used Arkestro to create greater transparency across their entire supplier ecosystem and also provide actionable KPI dashboards to leadership. As a result, Box has a level of supplier equity and diversity that is well above market average, all while improving the overall control of their supply chain. "With Arkestro, we are able to evaluate and advocate for suppliers with fine-grained diversity data – giving us the best opportunity to not only expand our pool of suppliers but to do so with inclusion and equality in mind," says Linda Chuan, Chief Procurement Officer at Box.
Arkestro is the leading Predictive Procurement Orchestration platform. Built to amplify the impact of procurement's influence, Arkestro helps enterprises deliver a 2-5x lift on cost savings attributed to everyday purchasing and sourcing cycles. Top enterprises leverage Arkestro's behavioral science, game theory and machine learning to predict and win faster value across every category of addressable spend. Learn more at arkestro.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner testified Thursday that she was happy when she heard her son Rob Kardashian was engaged to his new girlfriend Blac Chyna despite stories of violence and volatility about her.
“I just wanted my son to be happy,” the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” matriarch said from the witness stand in a Los Angeles courtroom. “They had a rocky relationship from the start, and I just wanted really a win for them.”
Jenner was the first of four defendants — a group that also includes her daughters Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner — to testify in Blac Chyna’s $100 million lawsuit alleging the women conspired to have her reality show “Rob & Chyna” canceled and damage her celebrity status.
In her questioning, Chyna’s lawyer Lynne Ciani attempted to cast Kris Jenner as having prejudicial feelings toward Chyna from the start over stories she had heard about Chyna’s relationship with rapper Tyga, who dated Kylie Jenner immediately after.
Kris Jenner said she had heard from her daughter and Tyga that Chyna had physically abused Tyga and had at one point threatened to kill Kylie Jenner.
Ciani asked her why she didn’t go to police or do more to intervene after these stories.
“I wasn’t that concerned. There were all kinds of things going on,” Kris Jenner said. “There was just a lot of drama, which I’m used to in my family.”
Kim and Khloé Kardashian, who are also slated to testify, watched their mother’s testimony from the front row of the gallery. Kylie Jenner has attended the trial all week but was not present Thursday.
When called to the stand in the afternoon, Kris Jenner, who was wearing an aqua-blue suit, removed the face mask she had been wearing while sitting in the gallery and put on her glasses.
Ciani asked Kris Jenner why she reacted happily when she first heard in 2016 that her son was getting engaged to this woman, and had the same reaction when she heard the two were having a baby.
“People change,” Kris Jenner said. “You want to give people a second chance. You hoped for the best, and we moved on.”
Kris Jenner would be an executive producer on the couple’s “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” spinoff, “Rob & Chyna,” which premiered later in September of 2016.
Asked whether she had prevented footage dealing with her son’s depression from being shown because it was “too dark,” Jenner said she couldn’t recall. She said she may have had the ability to do as much when scenes were first shot, but she had no control once it reached the network.
Ciania asked whether Kris Jenner had ever told Jeff Jenkins, an executive from the E! Network, which aired both shows, that she was not happy with her son’s choice of Chyna as a fiancee.
“I may have said something like that when they were fighting or in an argument, because that’s how I was feeling that day,” Kris Jenner said.
The testimony then turned to the key day of Dec. 15, 2016, when Chyna and Rob Kardashian had a fight that would lead to her moving out of their home and the end of their relationship. Much of Chyna’s testimony Wednesday dealt with the fight, and the celebration of the show’s renewal the night before. Chyna testified that she was joking with her fiance when she wrapped a phone cord around his neck and grabbed his unloaded gun off a nightstand.
Kris Jenner testified that she couldn’t remember whether Rob or Chyna first called her that morning.
“It was chaotic, it was a mess, it was crazy, and they were both very upset,” she said. “I was extremely upset because they were extremely upset.”
She testified that she meant to go intervene but that her boyfriend Corey Gamble, who will testify later in the trial, wouldn’t let her.
“I said I’m going right over, and Corey said ‘No you’re not, I’m going over there,’ ” Kris Jenner said.
The day’s testimony ended there. Kris Jenner was to return to the stand on Friday.
Chyna’s lawsuit, filed in 2017, alleges defamation and interference with contracts. It accuses Kris Jenner of being a ringleader who used her daughters in a campaign to defame Chyna as abusive to Rob Kardashian.
Two other defendants, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, were dismissed from the case during the run-up to trial.
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IRVING, Texas, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) plans to report its second quarter 2022 financial and operating results on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Management will present the materials during a live conference call and webcast beginning at 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT).
The live webcast can be accessed via the investor relations section of Vistra's website at www.vistracorp.com under "Investor Relations" and then "Events & Presentations." Participants can also listen by phone by registering here prior to the start time of the call to receive a conference call dial-in number. For those unable to participate in the live event, a replay will be available on Vistra's website for one year following the call.
About Vistra
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive wholesale markets in the U.S. Serving nearly 4.3 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers with electricity and natural gas, Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and offers over 50 renewable energy plans. The company is also the largest competitive power generator in the U.S. with a capacity of approximately 39,000 megawatts powered by a diverse portfolio, including natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. In addition, Vistra is a large purchaser of wind power. The company owns and operates the 400-MW/1,600-MWh battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, the largest of its kind in the world. Vistra is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company's sustainability report at https://www.vistracorp.com/sustainability/.
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Officer kills daughter, self; leaves wife, son wounded, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A North Las Vegas police officer killed his daughter before killing himself following a domestic disturbance over the weekend, police said. His wife and son were also shot and injured.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday.
When officers arrived, they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police said the suspect and the woman were married with two kids. The couple was involved in a fight that became violent when the suspect tried to shoot the woman. During the struggle, their teenage son intervened, police said.
The woman and son were able to escape the home with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and called for help, police said. The suspect fatally shot his juvenile daughter before killing himself, police said.
Police confirmed that the suspect was an off-duty North Las Vegas officer.
The identification of the daughter and suspect will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the police’s Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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WINDHAM, N.Y., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Windham Mountain announces a multi-million dollar investment to provide housing as part of its commitment to developing and investing in Mountain employees. The investment will provide housing in the winter primarily for international employees as well as part-time staff looking for accommodations on weekends. Rooms in the new facility will be available for employees of local businesses in the summer months.
Windham Mountain's investment will be realized through the purchase and renovation of the former Hamilton Motel property on Route 23. The Hamilton operated as a 15-room motel with a separate 3-story house/office. The scenic 22-acre property is adjacent to Windham Country Club, the 18-hole public/private golf course owned by Windham Mountain. Extensive renovations will be made to modernize the facility and will include the addition of kitchens and common areas. Energy efficiency will be a high priority and construction will include solar panels on the roof, as well as all-electric HVAC.
"Our mission of going Above and Beyond for our guests must start with our employees, who are the heart and soul of our mountain," said Chip Seamans, President and General Manager of Windham Mountain. "As short-term rental properties have proliferated, affordable housing options for our employees have become more difficult to secure. This investment reflects our commitment to our company and our mountain community, and it must remain at the forefront of what we do."
The investment will provide housing for approximately 45 employees and will be utilized year–round.
The purchase of the Hamilton property is in addition to over $9 million in capital investments in infrastructure and the guest experience for the 2022/2023 season. Highlighting the investments is the replacement of the longstanding Whiteway Triple chairlift with a high-speed quad chair, further increasing lift capacity and minimizing ride times out of the base area.
Windham Mountain is the premier year-round mountain resort destination within two and a half hours of New York City. Boasting 285 skiable acres across 54 trails and serviced by 11 lifts, the mountain offers six terrain parks, an award-winning and revamped Ski and Ride School, lodging, on-mountain dining, a Tubing Park, a full-service spa, and much more. Summer brings a range of activities including simple mountain getaways, events, festivals, extraordinary weddings, and energizing corporate gatherings. Windham Mountain Bike Park is famous for its UCI World Cup course and also features a three-mile-long, signature beginner trail. Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere. Visit windhammountain.com for details on these activities and more.
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SEATTLE, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines' board of directors has elected Celley Buchanan vice president of airport operations and customer service. In this role she is responsible for all aspects of the airline's airport operations across its broad network, excluding Seattle.
Buchanan is a 23-year veteran of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. She started her career as a customer service agent in Los Angeles (LAX) and served there for 13 years, progressing into leadership of all aspects of Alaska's operation, including serving as LAX general manager.
She then moved to Horizon Air as director of ground operations for two years, before moving back to Alaska as director of operations support services. She has been in her current role, managing director of airport operations support for Alaska since 2020, where she set the long term strategy for ground support equipment, business partner performance, cabin cleaning, deicing and divisional safety, among other programs.
Buchanan's leadership helped to establish the airline's Next-Level Care program at the start of the pandemic, which introduced more than 100 safety policies and procedures designed to ensure the safety of our guests and employees.
"Celley is a people leader with a deep understanding of our operation and what makes us tick," said Wayne Newton, senior vice president of airport operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines and chairman of McGee Air Services board of directors. "Her tenacity and skill working across the organization will raise our airports teams to even higher levels of performance, safety and empowerment."
Buchanan is a graduate of the University of Washington's Foster School of Business Executive MBA program. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize Next-Level Care for our guests, along with providing low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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Supporting Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems (NGIS) and NASA's Artemis program, Solstar Space will develop the WiFi Access Points that will be utilized for communications aboard HALO.
SANTA FE, N.M., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent in-orbit communications available, and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), announced Solstar will provide the Wireless Access Points that will be used on NASA's Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module planned for launch in 2024.
"Persistent connectivity is crucial for space-based operations. The Solstar wireless access point will be mounted inside the HALO module and will be smaller than a laptop. It will provide a WiFi network for connectivity that will support astronaut communications with ground control, the lunar surface, and spacecraft, while also supporting payload integration, experiments, and more. It will securely connect WiFi-enabled components including computers and IoT sensors, creating a collection of space-based networked devices," says Mark Matossian, Co-Founder, Solstar Space Company. "Future space-hardened units could be developed for surface of the moon operations, and used on rovers and habitation units," continues Matossian.
Solstar is providing a mission critical component of the HALO module. Providing reliable connectivity for NASA's crew and the devices used aboard HALO is essential to the safety and success of this first module of the Lunar Gateway. Solstar has spaceflight-proven communications technologies that have been demonstrated on three previous launches on Blue Origin New Shepard and UP Aerospace spaceflights.
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Solstar Space is the leading commercial space-based connectivity company pioneering the use of persistent communications services for all types of on-orbit assets including satellites, space stations, launch vehicles, and more. We provide an internet connection between spacecraft and Earth-based payload managers, satellite operators, and enable communications for crewed missions in sub-orbit, LEO, and cis-lunar and lunar surface operations.
Our fast, reliable services, space-tested routers, WiFi access points and hotspots, and space-based satellite data relays are being developed to deliver on-orbit connectivity and are supported by 24/7 customer care. These devices are installed on satellites and spacecraft prior to launch to keep crew, spacecraft, and Earth-based satellite operations teams connected. Visit https://www.solstarspace.com.
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Lawsuit funding company says hernia mesh manufacturers have lost several recent bellwether trials resulting in large awards; more settlements expected.
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre-settlement Funding Company, announced today that there may be some resolve on the horizon for hernia mesh litigants. Plaintiffs who allege their hernia mesh devices were defective and caused physical injury have filed multiple lawsuits claiming certain devices were rushed to market, bypassing proper safety testing. Top manufacturers have recently lost bellwether trials, signaling a shift toward settling cases sooner than expected.
Prior settlement examples:
- C.R. Bard is currently facing 16,000+ lawsuits. They've already paid $100MM+, and will most likely settle the rest with sizable payouts in order to avoid the bad publicity of a high-profile trial.
- Johnson&Johnson's Ethicon Physiomesh includes a Multi-County-Litigation in New Jersey. They've paid $120MM+ in settlements to some 40,000+ plaintiffs.
- Atrium Medical Corporation's C-Qur has settled 3000+ lawsuits with an $11MM payout.
- Kugel paid $40MM+ in a global settlement, attempting to stave off future lawsuits.
Chris Janish, CEO of Legal-Bay commented, "Hernia mesh litigation is multifaceted, involving many different manufacturers and products. Most funding companies have avoided these cases due to complexity, but with recent bellwether trials decided in the plaintiffs' favor, Legal-Bay is actively funding hernia mesh cases based on expectations of more settlements."
If you need a settlement loan from your hernia mesh lawsuit, please apply HERE or call toll-free 877.571.0405.
Hernia mesh settlements are normally within the $50,000 to $250,000 range, but amounts vary greatly, and depend on the severity of the plaintiffs' injuries. A settlement conference is slated for July 22 which will hopefully offer some clarity, and quite possibly, a global settlement. Most plaintiffs can expect to see quick outcomes in the near future with favorable results.
Legal-Bay is a leading lawsuit loan funding company, offering fast approvals and fair rates. They provide immediate cash in advance of a plaintiff's anticipated monetary award. The non-recourse lawsuit loans are risk-free, as the money doesn't need to be repaid should you lose your case. Therefore, the settlement loan is less like a loan and more like a cash advance.
If you require a cash advance loan settlement from your hernia mesh lawsuit, please visit Legal-Bay HERE or call 877.571.0405
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- Company completes new battery storage sites in Alachua and Hamilton counties to maximize benefits to customers and the grid
- New sites demonstrate Duke Energy's increasing investment in advanced technology and clean energy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida today announced two new lithium-ion battery sites in Alachua and Hamilton counties to enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding communities.
"At Duke Energy, we are always looking ahead for innovative technologies that can help us better serve Florida customers," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "These battery sites will help us continue to improve local reliability for our customers and provide significant energy services to the power grid."
As the grid manager and operator, Duke Energy Florida can optimize the versatility of battery technology to provide multiple customer and electric system benefits, to include balancing energy demand, managing intermittent resources such as solar energy, increasing energy security and deferring traditional power grid upgrades.
- The recently completed Micanopy battery site in Alachua County is 8.25 megawatts and is located 15 miles southwest of Gainesville. The site provides a cost-effective solution for focused power quality and reliability for the town of Micanopy and nearby neighbors.
- Completed in April, the second site is 5.5 megawatts and is located 1.5 miles south of the Florida-Georgia border in the town of Jennings in Hamilton County. This site will continue to improve power reliability through energy storage as an alternative solution to installing new and more costly distribution equipment.
Duke Energy Florida's continued investment in battery technology reflects the company's belief that energy storage plays a significant and evolving role in how energy is delivered to customers now and in the future.
Earlier this year, Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of three battery projects in Gilchrist, Gulf and Highlands counties. The new sites are part of Duke Energy's commitment to have six battery sites, totaling 50 megawatts, in operation in Florida this year.
Duke Energy Florida's commitment to renewable energy
With a combined investment of more than $2 billion, Duke Energy Florida's solar generation portfolio will include 25 grid-tied solar power plants that will benefit all Florida customers and provide 1,500 megawatts of emission-free generation and approximately 5 million solar panels in the ground by 2024.
Duke Energy remains committed to the deployment of battery technology in Florida. A 3.5-megawatt solar plus storage microgrid site will be added at Pinellas County's John Hopkins Middle School. The microgrid will support grid operations and provide backup electric power to the school when it must operate as a special needs hurricane evacuation shelter. The microgrid consists of a 1-megawatt solar parking canopy array, a 2.5-megawatt battery and associated controls, which will store and deploy clean, renewable energy to the school and grid. The project enhances electric service and grid operations for customers.
In addition to expanding its battery storage technology and solar investments, Duke Energy Florida is investing in transportation electrification to support the growing U.S. adoption of electric vehicles (EV) through the addition of 627 EV charging stations, including 52 DC Fast Chargers, and a modernized power grid to deliver diverse and reliable energy solutions to best serve our customers.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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LONDON, ON, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Voices CEO and Founder, David Ciccarelli, is taking a behind the scenes look at the creative processes, tools, and technologies brands use to engage with their audiences in the new 'Voice Branding' podcast.
"On Voice Branding, we will explore what it takes to shape messages, tell stories and brand the world's most influential organizations," says Ciccarelli. "I'm looking to chat with creative minds working at ad agencies, production houses, experts in sound design and sonic branding."
In the inaugural episode of 'Voice Branding', Ciccarelli connects with Jon Corbin, Creative Producer at Corbin Visual Ltd.
Corbin joins Ciccarelli to discuss the creative process, how clients can best prepare for a video shoot and other visual campaigns to create content that feels real.
"The reality to how creativity blossoms is who you surround yourself with and what their responsibilities are. It's all about how you adapt inspiration, through your own worldview; I think that's what creativity is about," Corbin explains on the podcast.
Check out the full podcast here.
If you or someone that you know would be a great guest on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Just fill out this application form.
With podcasts being consumed in 50% of American households, it's no surprise that Ciccarelli is spearheading this audio-based initiative. Responsible for setting the vision and executing the company's growth strategy, Ciccarelli regularly writes and talks about the critical importance of solid audio branding and showing up in audio-focused spaces.
Voices takes its own advice, offering an assortment of podcasts and live webinars to its talent and client communities.
To post a job and find the right voice for your audio branding project, visit: https://www.voices.com/hire
To start your freelance voice career today, visit: https://www.voices.com/signup
About Voices
Voices is the world's #1 voice marketplace, with over 2 million registered users. Since 2005, the biggest and most beloved brands have entrusted Voices to help them find professionals to bring their projects to life. Headquartered in London, Canada, Voices helps match clients with voice over, music, audio production, and translation professionals in over 160 countries and 100+ languages and dialects.
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Natural Gas & Energy Association (ANGEA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Everingham, a highly respected energy industry leader, as its inaugural CEO.
Mr. Everingham joins ANGEA after serving as the CEO of Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia and leading the sector's response to the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. He brings an exceptional track record in leading successful organizations and operating at the intersection of economic and sustainability issues to lead ANGEA through the next stages of its growth.
"Paul's industry knowledge and leadership experience will be instrumental in realizing our core mission to build trusted partnerships with governments, regulators, and civil organizations to help develop the policies needed to enable societies to continue to thrive," said Nigel Hearne, ANGEA Chairman and Chevron's President of Eurasia-Pacific Exploration and Production[1].
Launched in October 2021 by some of the world's leading global and regional energy companies, ANGEA supports Asia-Pacific nations progress towards a lower-carbon energy future, utilizing reliable and affordable natural gas as a strategic source of energy which contributes to the social and economic growth of each country and the region at-large.
"Our industry has a vital, enabling role and responsibility in the long-term development of low-carbon energy policies and solutions, while at the same time making sure countries have reliable and secure sources of energy to meet growing demand," said Mr. Hearne.
Paul Everingham shared: "I am excited to be part of such an important initiative to support the energy transition throughout Asia Pacific. I look forward to building strong ties across the region so together we can overcome the immensely varied energy challenges facing individual nations on their journey to achieve a secure and affordable transition, while protecting the environment and facilitating the social and economic changes vital for success."
"Now is a critical time for policy decisions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, where the private sector expertise can meaningfully contribute to public interests by helping governments reach their energy and environmental goals," Mr. Everingham added.
Mr. Everingham has held senior leadership positions in the Australian public sector as Executive Director and CEO of the Liberal Party of Western Australia, as well as Senior Adviser to the Treasury in Australia.
For more information, please contact tom.evrard@angeassociation.com.
About the Asia Natural Gas & Energy Association (ANGEA)
ANGEA is an industry association representing LNG and natural gas producers, energy buyers, suppliers and companies in APAC. Based in Singapore, it works in partnership with governments and societies across the region to deliver reliable and secure energy solutions that achieve national economic, energy security, social and environmental objectives and meet global climate goals.
ANGEA recognizes that natural gas is complementary to new energy solutions, which together enable and accelerate energy transition in nations across the region. As countries increasingly move to newer and renewable forms of energy, ANGEA can examine how a combination of energy sources can support national policy objectives.
ANGEA brings together extensive experience from its founding member companies including Chevron, ExxonMobil, JERA, JGC Corp, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ConocoPhillips, Santos and Sumitomo/Japan LNG. ANGEA members have extensive capabilities and deep subject matter expertise along the entire energy value chain that can be harnessed as trusted partners in the development of sound policy and technical solutions that deliver low carbon energy solutions and attract the investment needed.
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership, has been named to the 2022 Greater Washington Area Best Places To Work list, an annual awards program presented by the Washington Business Journal. Steward Partners has been recognized on the list every year since 2017.
"This award is one of the most gratifying honors we could hope to receive, because it offers an honest and very positive assessment of our advisors' attitudes toward Steward Partners," said Doug Kentfield, President and Head of Wealth Management, Steward Partners Global Advisory. "We really appreciate that our advisors took the time and made the effort to nominate Steward Partners. This is the sixth consecutive year that we have been awarded this honor and our entire leadership team is committed to seeing that we continue to be worthy of our advisors' appreciation every year."
The Best Places to Work in Greater Washington awards honor the area's leading employers, companies, and non-profits that go beyond the norm to foster an enjoyable and meaningful work environment for their employees. Companies are judged based on the results of an employee survey administered by Quantum Market Research. The survey evaluates companies in 15 different categories including team effectiveness, employee alignment with company goals, trust with co-workers and in senior leaders, feeling valued, communication and resources, and personal engagement.
The Washington Business Journal announced the top companies at an awards event in May and profiled the leading companies on the Washington Business Journal website.
Steward Partners is one of the country's fastest growing independent wealth management firms and ranked #20 on Barron's list of Top RIAs in 2021, an annual ranking of independent advisory companies based on value of assets managed, technology spending, staff diversity, succession planning, and other metrics. Steward Partners also had 15 of its advisors named to the Forbes List of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, and three advisors on Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State List in 2022, both of which are prepared by SHOOK Research.
Securities and investment advisory services offered through Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser. Investment Advisory Services may also be offered through Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, and Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC are affiliates and separately operated.
The 2022 Washington Business Journal BPTW honor is not awarded based on investment advisory services rendered. This ranking is not indicative of advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience.
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- The updates of ASC22 Phase IIb study will be presented at the oral session during the International Liver Congress™ 2022 on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 14:15, Beijing Time (Abstract Number: OS091)
HANGZHOU, China and SHAOXING, China, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX:1672, "Ascletis") today announces that the latest results of the Phase IIb clinical trial of ASC22 (Envafolimab) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) will be presented at an oral parallel session of the International Liver Congress™ 2022 (ILC 2022) held by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) in London on June 25, 2022.
EASL is the world's leading medical association dedicated to liver diseases research. As the annual flagship event with approximately 10, 000 representatives participating every year, ILC is one of the most influential congresses on hepatology research globally where the advances, best practices and latest scientific breakthroughs are shared with the global community. Among the 1,993 abstracts accepted by ILC this year, nine Chinese abstracts have been admitted to oral presentation in total. Ascletis' ASC22 on CHB functional cure is the only China biotech-initiated, HBV-related study that has been selected for oral presentation at ILC 2022.
Professor Guiqiang Wang, Director of Infectious Diseases Department and Liver Disease Center of Peking University First Hospital, will present the latest results of ASC22 Phase IIb study at ILC 2022. At the Liver Meeting® 2021 by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) last year, Professor Guiqiang Wang was also invited, along with Dr. Jinzi J. Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis, to have an oral presentation on ASC22 Phase IIa and IIb study interim report.
CHB remains to be a significantly unmet medical need globally, with approximately 86 million people in China and 1.59 million people in the U.S. infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV)[1]. Nucleot(s)ide analogues (NAs) inhibit only reverse transcription of HBV RNA into HBV DNA and do not inhibit the transcription of HBV cccDNA into HBV RNA, thus have no inhibitory effect on HBsAg.
Abstract to be presented at ILC 2022 is as follows:
ALT flares were linked to HBsAg reduction, seroclearance and seroconversion: interim results from a phase IIb study in chronic hepatitis B patients with 24-week treatment of subcutaneous PD-L1 Ab ASC22 (Envafolimab) plus nucleos(t)ide analogs
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Abstract Number: OS091
Session: Abstract session: Hepatitis B emerging therapies
Presenter: Prof. Guiqiang Wang, Director of Infectious Diseases Department and Liver Disease Center of Peking University First Hospital
Presentation time: June 25, 2022, Saturday, 14:15-14:30 (Beijing Time)
*The abstract can be accessed at: https://easl.eu/event/international-liver-congress-2022/abstract-information/
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (CHB functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11 (oral small molecules for COVID-19 treatment), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
For more information, please visit www.ascletis.com.
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RED OAK, Texas, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the CDC found that 1 in 5 children had a mental disorder with only around 20% receiving care from a mental health provider*. Experts agree that the pandemic has exacerbated these statistics, worsening pediatric mental health. In fact, research from October 2020 showed that 31% of parents said their child's mental or emotional health had worsened compared to before the start of the pandemic.** Additional pressures of the current environment including gun violence, social and economic pressures and social media add to the list of issues that are impacting mental health and wellness.
To help address this growing concern, Rootines by ASD.ai LLC announces the addition of Mental Health as a condition monitoring category in their platform. Rootines is a patient engagement ecosystem offering applications on iOS and Android along with a web portal for clinical use. Marrying patient reported outcomes with remote patient monitoring, Rootines allows parents and caregivers to track various elements of health and well-being such as mood, sleep, diet and more. The software then delivers insights to parents and clinicians to enhance care and promote early intervention.
"As the parent of two young girls, I can relate to the concern a parent has for a child struggling with the various elements of the world we live in. We are proud to be adding mental health as a category to help support parents, caregivers, the extended care team and their clinicians" – Blake Rutherford, ASD.ai CMO/Co-Founder
The application portion of the Rootines platform is currently available free of charge to individual users. Simply visit the app store on iOS or the Android Marketplace to download. If you are a hospital, therapy center, school or other professional institution and would like information, a demonstration, or pricing on the web portal please contact us today at sales@asd.ai. Rootines is HIPAA compliant with medical grade security.
Use cases for the Rootines platform include hospitals and clinicians that are looking for robust data from their patients. The platform can alert clinicians to emerging trends, bridging the gap between appointments and supporting early intervention when issues arise. Schools, foster programs, community health centers and others can leverage the data to support children in their programs and connect care teams for enhanced continuum of care. Payers can benefit from providing Rootines to their customers by leveraging the ability to intervene earlier when issues arise, thereby improving care and lowering costs.
Current conditions tracked on the Rootines platform include: General Health, Autism, Epilepsy and now Mental Health. A NICU Follow-up solution is in development.
ASD.ai LLC is an early-stage company developing Rootines, a platform for patient engagement. In 2021, ASD.ai was the proud recipient of a $120,000 grant from Microsoft for Startups. More information on Rootines and its parent company ASD.ai LLC can be found on our website.
*https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/child-mental-health.html
** https://www.jedfoundation.org/news-views/national-survey-youth-well-being-during-covid-19/
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2022 Young3 experience is presented by MICROSOFT to include a basketball clinic, pizza party and Young3on3 tournament at the BLSM Center
CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 24, the day before BIG3 hosts its third game day at the Credit Union 1 Arena, its Young3 outreach division will offer a basketball clinic, pizza party and a special Young3on3 tournament for students in grades 2-8. The Young3 experience is presented by MICROSOFT, and each participant will receive tickets to Saturday or Sunday's BIG3 games.
BIG3 is bringing more than its innovative basketball concept to Chicago. It's also giving back to the community by sharing its Young3 experience with the Books Over Balls organization, 5222 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60609.
The Young3 experience on June 24th is a closed event. Tickets to the BIG3 are available at BIG3.com for games on 6/25 6/26 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
"The BIG3 has shown a genuine commitment to give back in the cities it has added to its tour. And, the decision to create the Young3 brand extension was as big as hitting the 4-point shot," said Johnnie Williams, Young3 Director of Branding & Partnerships.
"Our goal with this program is to inspire youth across the nation to shoot for their dreams," said Jerome Williams, president of the Young3 and former NBA global ambassador and 9-year NBA veteran.
The 3 Step Skills Clinic will take place prior to the tournament beginning. Media are invited and encouraged to attend the event on June 24th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please contact Johnnie Williams for media clearance for this event. For more information, visit www.Young3.online
Celebrity Athletes Scheduled to Attend:
Jerome "JYD" Williams retired NBA player
James "Hollywood" Robinson retired NBA player
Desmond Farmer retired NBA Player & USC Asst. coach
Mike Bibby retired NBA player & former BIG3 player
Dion Glover retired NBA player & former BIG3 player
Choo Smith retired Globetrotters Global Ambassador
About the BIG3
BIG3 (BIG3.com) is who we are, FIREBALL3 is what we play. It's not your grandfather's 3-on-3. The premier global BIG3 league features many of the greatest, most popular and skilled professional athletes of all time. Founded by producer, actor and music legend Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz, the BIG3 combines highly competitive, physical, fast game experiences and incredible fan experiences.
About the Young3
The Young3 is the community outreach division of the BIG3 basketball league sponsored by Microsoft, that looks to promote 3-on-3 basketball in each of the communities the BIG3 visits, and to inspire kids to dream BIG. The Young3 will include appearances from Jerome Williams, and his team of retired NBA players and former Globetrotters. Surprise appearances by stars from the BIG3 roster and Ice Cube are also a possibility. The goal of this initiative is to motivate young people to achieve their big goals in life through self belief & teamwork.
Johnnie Williams III
Young3 Director of Branding & Partnerships
Johnnie.williams@mail.com
725-216-9201
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(Our Auto Expert) — I was recently out in Nashville Tennessee with Hyundai to drive a range of electric and hybrid vehicles. By 2030 Hyundai will have about eleven electrified vehicles on the road around the world.
And here’s the cool thing. Hyundai still has quite a lot of money available in the federal tax credit bin. These electrics are able to get $7,500 dollars tax credit and the plug-in hybrids are still eligible for the $6,500 Federal tax credits.
Now, this isn’t for everybody, not everybody wants an electrified vehicle. So they have built these vehicles to a scalable effect. And that means if people are interested in plug-in hybrids or electric vehicles, they will build them. But if America decides they want gas, they can also build plenty of gas vehicles as well.
There’s no question that Hyundai is committed to electrification. The chairman of Hyundai just announced a dedicated EV and Battery Factory in Georgia. Bringing 8,100 jobs to America. I had the opportunity to drive any of the vehicles that we started off talking about. But we have chosen to talk and drive the Ioniq 5 and this is the beginning of the latest electric-only vehicles from Hyundai, the Ioniq 6 comes later this year, which is a sporty sedan, then the 7 and then the absolutely huge Ioniq 9, which is going to be somewhere along the same size as the Palisade a big SUV.
Car companies, Truck companies, tire companies, and all the companies are getting ready to supply all different powertrains that suit everybody. If you’re into gas, electric, or a combination of both, make sure that you get whatever you need before those tax credits expire. Because you don’t want to have a sad face if you can’t get a little bit of cashback from the US Government. | https://cw33.com/automotive/tax-credits-for-electric-vehicles-are-running-out/ | 2022-07-27T21:45:40Z |
Nearly three times as many Dupixent patients experienced clinically meaningful reductions in itch and skin lesions at 24 weeks compared to placebo
There are currently no approved medicines specifically indicated to treat prurigo nodularis; regulatory submissions for Dupixent are under Priority Review in the U.S. and under review in the European Union
22 Dupixent abstracts are being presented at the EADV 2022 Congress across four dermatological diseases with underlying type 2 inflammation
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today presented detailed positive results from the second of two Phase 3 trials (PRIME) evaluating Dupixent® (dupilumab) in adults with uncontrolled prurigo nodularis in a late-breaking session at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 2022 Congress. These data, which were consistent with the detailed data from the first Phase 3 trial (PRIME2) in prurigo nodularis, show Dupixent significantly reduced itch and skin lesions at 24 weeks.
In total, 22 scientific abstracts are being presented at the EADV 2022 Congress discussing Dupixent in atopic dermatitis in patients as young as six months, and its investigational use in chronic spontaneous urticaria and bullous pemphigoid, in addition to prurigo nodularis.
"These positive results from the second of two dupilumab Phase 3 trials in prurigo nodularis confirm inhibiting IL-4 and IL-13 can significantly reduce the unrelenting itch and extensive severe skin lesions that often impair patient quality of life," said Gil Yosipovitch, M.D., Professor of Dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, Director of the Miami Itch Center and principal investigator of the trial. "In my practice, relieving itch and clearing skin are often the top priorities for my patients across a range of chronic skin diseases. These data demonstrate dupilumab has the potential to address and manage these debilitating symptoms in another chronic skin disease with underlying type 2 inflammation."
The late-breaking data presented at the EADV 2022 Congress are from the randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 3 PRIME trial, which met its primary and key secondary endpoints. At 24 weeks, among patients treated with Dupixent in the trial:
- More than three times as many (60%) experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in itch from baseline, the primary endpoint, compared to placebo patients (18%; p<0.0001).
- Nearly three times as many (48%) achieved clear or almost clear skin, a key secondary endpoint, compared to placebo patients (18%; p=0.0004).
The safety results of the trial were generally consistent with the known safety profile of Dupixent in its approved dermatological indication. For the 24-week treatment period, overall rates of adverse events (AEs) were 71% for Dupixent and 63% for placebo. AEs most commonly observed with Dupixent (≥5%) included nasopharyngitis (5% Dupixent, 4% placebo) and headache (5% Dupixent, 5% placebo). The rate of treatment discontinuation due to AEs prior to week 24 was 0% for Dupixent compared to 4% for placebo. A numerically lower rate of skin infections was observed with Dupixent (4% Dupixent, 9% placebo).
Results from this and an earlier Phase 3 trial, PRIME2, will form the basis of regulatory submissions around the world for Dupixent in prurigo nodularis this year. Regulatory submissions are already under review by the European Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with the FDA granting Priority Review in May 2022 and a target action date of September 30, 2022.
The potential uses of Dupixent in prurigo nodularis, chronic spontaneous urticaria and bullous pemphigoid are currently under clinical development, and the safety and efficacy have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
About Prurigo Nodularis
People with prurigo nodularis experience intense, persistent itch, with thick skin lesions (called nodules) that can cover most of the body. Prurigo nodularis is often described as painful with burning, stinging and tingling of the skin. The impact of uncontrolled prurigo nodularis on quality of life is one of the highest among inflammatory skin diseases due to the extreme itch and comparable to other debilitating chronic diseases that can negatively affect mental health, activities of daily living and social interactions. High-potency topical steroids are commonly prescribed but are associated with safety risks if used long-term.
About the Trial
PRIME, part of the LIBERTY-PN PRIME clinical program, was a randomized, Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent in 151 adults with uncontrolled prurigo nodularis. These included patients who were inadequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or for whom those therapies were not advisable. During the 24-week treatment period, patients received Dupixent or placebo every two weeks with or without topical treatments (low- or medium-dose topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors were continued if patients were using these treatments at randomization).
The primary endpoint evaluated the proportion of patients with clinically meaningful improvement in itch at 24 weeks (measured by a ≥4-point reduction in Worst-Itch Numeric Rating Scale [WI-NRS] of 0-10). A key secondary endpoint was the proportion of patients with clear or almost clear skin at 24 weeks (measured by a score of 0 or 1 on the Investigator's Global Assessment PN-Stage [IGA PN-S] 0-4 scale).
About Dupixent
Dupixent, which was invented using Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology, is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) pathways and is not an immunosuppressant. The Dupixent development program has shown significant clinical benefit and a decrease in type 2 inflammation in Phase 3 trials, establishing that IL-4 and IL-13 are key and central drivers of the type 2 inflammation that plays a major role in multiple related and often co-morbid diseases. These diseases include approved indications for Dupixent such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), as well as investigational diseases such as prurigo nodularis.
Dupixent has received regulatory approvals around the world for use in certain patients with atopic dermatitis, asthma, CRSwNP or EoE in different age populations. Dupixent is currently approved across these indications in the U.S. and for one or more of these indications in more than 60 countries, including in the European Union and Japan. More than 500,000 patients have been treated with Dupixent globally.
About Regeneron's VelocImmune Technology
Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create approximately one in five of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies. This includes REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Dupixent, Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) and Inmazeb™ (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn).
Dupilumab Development Program
Dupilumab is being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi under a global collaboration agreement. To date, dupilumab has been studied across more than 60 clinical trials involving more than 10,000 patients with various chronic diseases driven in part by type 2 inflammation.
In addition to the currently approved indications, Regeneron and Sanofi are studying dupilumab in a broad range of diseases driven by type 2 inflammation or other allergic processes in Phase 3 trials, including prurigo nodularis, pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, hand and foot atopic dermatitis, chronic inducible urticaria-cold, chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic pruritis of unknown origin, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with evidence of type 2 inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and bullous pemphigoid. These potential uses of dupilumab are currently under clinical investigation, and the safety and efficacy in these conditions have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
U.S. Indications
DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used:
- to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 months of age.
- with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or oral steroid dependent asthma in adults and children 6 years of age and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. DUPIXENT helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) and can improve your breathing. DUPIXENT may also help reduce the amount of oral corticosteroids you need while preventing severe asthma attacks and improving your breathing. DUPIXENT is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with asthma under 6 years of age.
- with other medicines for the maintenance treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) in adults whose disease is not controlled. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis under 18 years of age.
- to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older, who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg), with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with eosinophilic esophagitis under 12 years of age and who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT®.
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have eye problems.
- have a parasitic (helminth) infection.
- are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a "live vaccine" right before and during treatment with DUPIXENT.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines; have asthma and use an asthma medicine; or have atopic dermatitis, CRSwNP, or EoE, and also have asthma. Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back.
DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including:
- Allergic reactions. DUPIXENT can cause allergic reactions that can sometimes be severe. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms: breathing problems or wheezing, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, fast pulse, fever, hives, joint pain, general ill feeling, itching, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea or vomiting, or cramps in your stomach-area.
- Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision, such as blurred vision. Your healthcare provider may send you to an ophthalmologist for an exam if needed.
- Inflammation of your blood vessels. Rarely, this can happen in people with asthma who receive DUPIXENT. This may happen in people who also take a steroid medicine by mouth that is being stopped or the dose is being lowered. It is not known whether this is caused by DUPIXENT. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have: rash, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of your arms or legs, or persistent fever.
- Joint aches and pain. Some people who use DUPIXENT have had trouble walking or moving due to their joint symptoms, and in some cases needed to be hospitalized. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or worsening joint symptoms. Your healthcare provider may stop DUPIXENT if you develop joint symptoms.
The most common side effects include:
- Atopic dermatitis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, cold sores in your mouth or on your lips, and high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia).
- Asthma: injection site reactions, pain in the throat (oropharyngeal pain), high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), and parasitic (helminth) infections.
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), trouble sleeping (insomnia), toothache, gastritis, and joint pain (arthralgia).
- Eosinophilic esophagitis: injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, cold sores in your mouth or on your lips, and joint pain (arthralgia).
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It's an injection given under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Your healthcare provider will decide if you or your caregiver can inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to prepare and inject DUPIXENT until you or your caregiver have been trained by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it's recommended DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children under 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information including Patient Information.
About Regeneron
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY.
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These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic) on Regeneron's business and its employees, collaborators, and suppliers and other third parties on which Regeneron relies, Regeneron's and its collaborators' ability to continue to conduct research and clinical programs, Regeneron's ability to manage its supply chain, net product sales of products marketed or otherwise commercialized by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Products"), and the global economy; the nature, timing, and possible success and therapeutic applications of Regeneron's Products and product candidates being developed by Regeneron and/or its collaborators or licensees (collectively, "Regeneron's Product Candidates") and research and clinical programs now underway or planned, including without limitation Dupixent® (dupilumab) for the treatment of prurigo nodularis; the likelihood, timing, and scope of possible regulatory approval and commercial launch of Regeneron's Product Candidates and new indications for Regeneron's Products, such as Dupixent for the treatment of prurigo nodularis (including potential approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and/or the European Commission as discussed in this press release), hand and foot atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with evidence of type 2 inflammation, pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, bullous pemphigoid, chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic pruritis of unknown origin, chronic inducible urticaria-cold, chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and other potential indications; uncertainty of the utilization, market acceptance, and commercial success of Regeneron's Products (such as Dupixent) and Regeneron's Product Candidates and the impact of studies (whether conducted by Regeneron or others and whether mandated or voluntary), including the studies discussed or referenced in this press release, on any of the foregoing or any potential regulatory approval of Regeneron's Products (such as Dupixent) and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the ability of Regeneron's collaborators, suppliers, or other third parties (as applicable) to perform manufacturing, filling, finishing, packaging, labeling, distribution, and other steps related to Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the ability of Regeneron to manage supply chains for multiple products and product candidates; safety issues resulting from the administration of Regeneron's Products (such as Dupixent) and Regeneron's Product Candidates in patients, including serious complications or side effects in connection with the use of Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates in clinical trials; determinations by regulatory and administrative governmental authorities which may delay or restrict Regeneron's ability to continue to develop or commercialize Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates, including without limitation Dupixent; ongoing regulatory obligations and oversight impacting Regeneron's Products, research and clinical programs, and business, including those relating to patient privacy; the availability and extent of reimbursement of Regeneron's Products from third-party payers, including private payer healthcare and insurance programs, health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit management companies, and government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; coverage and reimbursement determinations by such payers and new policies and procedures adopted by such payers; competing drugs and product candidates that may be superior to, or more cost effective than, Regeneron's Products and Regeneron's Product Candidates; the extent to which the results from the research and development programs conducted by Regeneron and/or its collaborators may be replicated in other studies and/or lead to advancement of product candidates to clinical trials, therapeutic applications, or regulatory approval; unanticipated expenses; the costs of developing, producing, and selling products; the ability of Regeneron to meet any of its financial projections or guidance and changes to the assumptions underlying those projections or guidance; the potential for any license or collaboration agreement, including Regeneron's agreements with Sanofi, Bayer, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (or their respective affiliated companies, as applicable), to be cancelled or terminated; and risks associated with intellectual property of other parties and pending or future litigation relating thereto (including without limitation the patent litigation and other related proceedings relating to EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, Dupixent, Praluent® (alirocumab), and REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab)), other litigation and other proceedings and government investigations relating to the Company and/or its operations, the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings and investigations, and the impact any of the foregoing may have on Regeneron's business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Regeneron's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. Any forward-looking statements are made based on management's current beliefs and judgment, and the reader is cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements made by Regeneron. Regeneron does not undertake any obligation to update (publicly or otherwise) any forward-looking statement, including without limitation any financial projection or guidance, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot said Sunday they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
“I would like to see the Justice Department investigate any credible allegation of criminal activity on the part of Donald Trump,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a committee member who also leads the House Intelligence Committee. “There are certain actions, parts of these different lines of effort to overturn the election that I don’t see evidence the Justice Department is investigating.”
The committee held its first public hearing last week, with members laying out their case against Trump to show how the defeated president relentlessly pushed his false claims of a rigged election despite multiple advisers telling him otherwise and how he intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
Additional evidence is set to be unveiled this week in hearing s that will demonstrate how Trump and his advisers engaged in a “massive effort” to spread misinformation and pressured the Justice Department to embrace his false claims.
Committee members indicated Sunday their most important audience over the course of the hearings ultimately may be Attorney General Merrick Garland, who must decide whether his department can and should prosecute Trump. They left no doubt their own view as to whether the evidence is sufficient.
“Once the evidence is accumulated by the Justice Department, it needs to make a decision about whether it can prove to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt the president’s guilt or anyone else’s,” Schiff said. “But they need to be investigated if there’s credible evidence, which I think there is.”
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said he doesn’t intend to “browbeat” Garland but noted the committee has already laid out in legal pleadings a variety of criminal statutes they believe Trump violated.
“I think that he knows, his staff knows, the U.S. attorneys know, what’s at stake here,” Raskin said. “They know the importance of it, but I think they are rightfully paying close attention to precedent in history as well, as the facts of this case.”
Garland has not specified how he might proceed, which would be unprecedented and may be complicated in a political election season in which Trump has openly flirted with the idea of running for president again in 2024. “We will follow the facts wherever they lead,” Garland said in his speech at Harvard University’s commencement ceremony last month.
A federal judge in California said in a March ruling in a civil case that Trump “more likely than not” committed federal crimes in seeking to obstruct the congressional count of the Electoral College ballots on Jan. 6, 2021. The judge cited two statutes: obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Trump has denied all wrongdoing.
Schiff appeared on ABC’s “This Week,” and Raskin spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
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Teens invent an automatic walker to help Parkinson’s patients
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (CNN) - Two teenagers have spent the last two years inventing a one-of-a-kind walker that would help people with Parkinson’s disease.
Kaavya Karthikeyan and Akanksha Tibrewala are childhood best friends, neighbors and classmates at Chantilly High School.
“And we met through preschool. And then she actually moved into the neighborhood a few years after so we have just been best friends after that,” Karthikeyan said.
Both are eyeing Georgia Tech as a possibility of entering college together.
But perhaps their biggest passion they share is caring for seniors and those with Parkinson’s disease.
“It kind of sparked with my great-grandmother,” Tibrewala said. “She had paralysis on one side of her body. So it was extremely difficult for her to do simple tasks like walking.”
The friends set to work creating an automatic walker.
“One of the main things that we were trying to focus on was to make sure our walker was completely simple to use and that it was easy for them to understand how to use it,” Karthikeyan said.
The walker would have a big impact for people who have mobility issues.
Karthikeyan and Tibrewala spent the last two years designing the walker and testing it with patients in local facilities.
“Once we had this idea, we were really surprised to see there was nothing on the market like this,” Karthikeyan said.
They asked patients with Parkinson’s as well as physicians if their product would make sense or if it would be of assistance.
“And it actually gave us really good results and we got really good feedback from them,” Karthikeyan said.
Now they’re hoping to get a patent on it and get it on the market.
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Award-winning loyalty program praised for expanded member benefits as it makes Best Hotel Rewards Program list six years in a row
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hotel loyalty program, according to the publication's newly released 2022-2023 Best Hotel Rewards Program list. The latest accolade marks the sixth consecutive year Choice Privileges has been distinguished as a leader in the hotel rewards category, and highlights Choice's continued commitment to delivering exceptional value to travelers.
"Today's best loyalty programs are the ones that listen to travelers and ensure year-after-year they continue to resonate with guests' unique travel needs," said Jamie Russo, vice president, loyalty programs and customer engagement. "Member feedback has always been the driving force behind the Choice Privileges loyalty program and our recurring recognition by U.S. News & World report as an industry leader affirms the value our unique perks and rewards offers travelers."
To compile its distinguished annual list, U.S. News & World Report evaluated the top programs designed for everyday travelers and used a methodology that weighed five components: network size, property diversity, geographic coverage, added benefits and ease of earning a free night. For the 2022-2023 rankings, U.S. News created an additional scoring category to reward loyalty programs – like Choice Privileges – that continued to be flexible with members due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This past year, in addition to continuing its hallmark exclusive member rate and popular Your Extras offerings, Choice Privileges unveiled several enhancements for its members, including:
- Free night redemptions at 21 Penn National Gaming casino properties.
- The Choice Privileges Eat & Earn program, which allows members to earn bonus points for every dollar spent at more than 30,000 participating restaurants across the U.S.
- The ability to convert Choice Privileges points to cryptocurrency, in collaboration with Bakkt.
- Discounted Cedar Fair passes to Choice Privileges elite members.
- Discounted entertainment and tickets through a new collaboration with Entertainment Benefits Group.
The Choice Privileges loyalty rewards program has also consistently been highly ranked in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards list. Choice Privileges membership is free and offers fast rewards, including bonus points, airline miles, or credits for premium coffee and shared rides through the exclusive, personalized, Your Extras welcome gift benefit. Choice Privileges members can earn points for future stays at Choice-branded hotels; for more information or to enroll in Choice Privileges, visit https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges/.
A complete list of travel programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report is available at https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/travel-rewards/.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean to its portfolio. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels, and nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RemotePC™, an industry leader in remote desktop access, has earned outstanding recognition from PCMag and PCWorld as their Editors' Choice for remote access software.
The need for a remote access solution is more prevalent today than it's ever been, with businesses all over the world continuing to have their employees work remotely. For this to work, the service should be reliable, feature-packed, and of course – affordable.
According to two major technology publications, PCMag and PCWorld, RemotePC™ is one of the best overall solutions to fit the remote access requirements of individuals as well as businesses of all sizes.
RemotePC™ is one of the most affordable options out there for consumers and businesses, with consumer plans starting at just $19.50/year. For smaller businesses, pricing starts at $79.50 for the SOHO plan, which offers unlimited licenses for access to 10 computers. The RemotePC™ Team plan offers access to 50 computers for $299.50/year, and the Enterprise plan allows access to 100 computers for $599.50/year. Add-on purchases are offered for all business accounts if extra computers are needed.
RemotePC™ is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux on desktop, and the viewer application is available to iOS and Android mobile devices as well. The RemotePC™ performance viewer, which PCMag points out works every bit as well as TeamViewer at a fraction of the cost, operates at speeds up to 60fps, minimizing latency and allowing remote workers of all types to work efficiently from wherever they are.
A major factor that stood out is that since RemotePC™ is created by IDrive Backup, they are able to offer something extremely beneficial that other remote access companies can't, which is a cloud backup subscription with a generous 3TB of storage space for just $6 for your first year. So not only can users access their remote devices from anywhere, they can also backup all the critical data on these devices using IDrive's award-winning cloud backup service.
Some more features that put RemotePC™ above the rest include:
- File transfer - allows users to transfer files directly from a folder on one device to a folder on another
- Whiteboarding - opens a window with pen and eraser so users can mark up the screen with notes
- Text chat & Sticky Notes - lets users leave notes in case changes are made to a system while the user is away
- RemotePC™ Meeting - connect and collaborate with teams from anywhere via online meeting and video conferencing
- Multi-monitor support with mapping to local displays
The performance aspect of RemotePC™ is something that really stood out to PCWorld, pointing out that the speed with which RemotePC™ connected and transferred files is top notch, and navigating menus and windows on the remote device is smooth. In fact, the review points out that RemotePC™ is on par performance-wise with some of the bigger names and more expensive services available.
This led PCWorld to conclude:
"There are of course free remote solutions, but RemotePC™ offers so much additional functionality (free and pay), and performs so well, that I'd recommend it for even the average user if the free stuff has proven frustrating. It should of course be on the short list for any IT department."
PCMag makes sure to mention multiple times that if you are in need of remote access for business purposes, you need to check out RemotePC™, offering great performance at the lowest price. Particularly for small businesses, RemotePC™ is an Editors' Choice winner, with a year of RemotePC™ costing roughly the same as one month of TeamViewer.
Their final verdict:
"RemotePC™ is affordable but doesn't skimp on quality. It performs well, especially between Windows computers, and its business plans cost much less than the competition."
About IDrive
IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup.The company's services help over 4 million customers back up over 500 Petabytes of data.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LILM) (NASDAQ: LILMW) (NASDAQ: QELL) (NASDAQ: QELLU)(NASDAQ: QELLW) between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important June 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Lilium 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 Lilium class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4894 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 June 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the Lilium Jet's design and capabilities; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the SPAC-merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding the Merger; and (6) 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 Lilium class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4894 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strategic Value Partners, LLC (together with its affiliates, "SVPGlobal"), a global investment firm focused on private credit opportunities with over $18 billion of assets under management, today announced that Brian Himot has joined the firm as Head of Structured Capital to lead mezzanine and structured equity investing. Mr. Himot will also serve on SVPGlobal's Management Council.
Mr. Himot joins SVPGlobal after 12 years at Beach Point Capital, a $17 billion AUM firm where he was a Partner and Portfolio Manager, co-leading the Private Credit business. At Beach Point, he oversaw a multi-billion dollar portfolio and focused on mezzanine debt, transitional capital and preferred equity – the higher returns part of the business. Mr. Himot previously served as a Vice President at Banc of America Securities in the New Product Development Group and prior to that was an associate at the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers focusing on corporate tax in Los Angeles and New York.
Since 2001, SVPGlobal has provided DIP loans and rescue financing, and now with Mr. Himot, plans to broaden out the effort to provide a range of solutions to businesses in need of capital. SVPGlobal expects to build a five-to-six person Structured Capital team over the next six months.
"We have participated in DIPs and rescue financings for many years and, more recently, have been further developing our skills to take advantage of the growing opportunity in mezzanine financing, transitional capital and preferred equity," said Victor Khosla, SVPGlobal's Founder and Chief Investment Officer. "With Brian leading and building out our Structured Capital team, we are well-positioned to move quickly to underwrite financings that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns."
"I am thrilled to join the SVPGlobal team with their extensive industry knowledge and deep relationships," said Brian Himot, SVPGlobal Managing Director. "I look forward to building out the team in the U.S. and Europe to further capitalize on SVPGlobal's capabilities in mezzanine and structured equity."
SVPGlobal is a global investment firm that focuses on event-driven, special situations, private equity and financing opportunities. The firm uses a combination of sourcing, financial and operational expertise to unlock value in complex situations. Today SVPGlobal manages approximately $18 billion in assets under management, and since inception, has invested nearly $43 billion of capital, including approximately $17 billion in Europe. The firm, established by Victor Khosla in 2001, has approximately 150 employees, including approximately 70 investment professionals, across its main offices in Greenwich (CT), London and a presence in Tokyo. Learn more at www.SVPGlobal.com.
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INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED "love." AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPS FOR THE FIRST TIME
LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, and director Kid Cudi reveals his first-ever career-spanning greatest hits project, The Boy Who Flew To The Moon…Vol. 1 out today via Universal Music Enterprises.
Listen to The Boy Who Flew To The Moon…Vol. 1—HERE.
The 18-track collection boasts the previously unreleased "love." Only available on Soundcloud up until now, this will be the first time the track lands on all DSPs. Cudi notably co-produced "love." alongside longtime collaborator Dot Da Genius. Over a sample of Ratatat's "Sunblocks," his instantly recognizable woozy melodies float above airy guitars towards a chantable affirmation as he assures, "You'll be okay, you'll find real love."
The Boy Who Flew To The Moon serves as a comprehensive overview of the 21st century legend's career thus far. Tracing his journey, it boasts the quintessential quintuple-platinum "Day 'N' Nite (Nightmare)," quintuple-platinum "Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)" [feat. MGMT & Ratatat], and platinum "Just What I Am" [feat. King Chip] in addition to highlights such as "By Design" [feat. André 3000], "Surfin'" [feat. Pharrell Williams], and newly minted platinum "Tequila Shots."
Check out the full tracklisting below.
Recently, Cudi dropped a new single entitled "Do What I Want." It heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited eighth full-length offering and one of the most anticipated projects of 2022, Entergalactic. The NETFLIX project and accompanying album are coming this Fall. The project reunites Cudi with co-creator Ian Edelman who worked together on HBO's "How To Make It In America." Cudi also serves as an executive producer alongside Kenya Barris, through their respective production companies Mad Solar and Khalabo Ink Society.
This Summer, Kid Cudi launches his To the Moon – 2022 World Tour in 27 cities across North America, Asia, and Europe. The tour kicks off with 20 North American shows starting in Vancouver on August 16, and will include stops at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Barclays Center in Brooklyn, American Airlines Center in Dallas, and the United Center in Chicago. Then in the Fall, "To The Moon" travels to the Toyosu PIT in Japan and all over Europe, including The O2 in London, Verti Music Hall in Berlin, AFAS Live in Amsterdam, Palais 12 in Brussels, and the Zenith in Paris, with Milan closing out the tour at Fabrique on November 22. The full confirmed itinerary below.
Cudi stands on the precipice of a major moment once again. 2020's Man On The Moon III: The Chosen crash landed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 as his fifth Top 10 debut on the respective chart, while the single "Tequila Shots" is now platinum. However, he initially blasted off into history with Man on the Moon: The End of Day in 2009. It has since gone double-platinum, garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations, and seized a spot on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." A year later, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager claimed #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and went platinum.
TRACKLISTING
- Day 'N' Nite (Nightmare)
- Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare) [feat. MGMT, Ratatat]
- GHOST!
- Mr. Rager
- The Dream Time Machine (with WZRD)
- Upper Room (with WZRD)
- Just What I Am (feat. King Chip)
- Unfuckwittable
- Balmain Jeans (feat. Raphael Saadiq)
- Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now
- CONFUSED!
- Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven
- By Design (feat. André 3000)
- Surfin' (feat. Pharrell Williams)
- Tequila Shots
- Sad People
- Sept. 16
- love.
"To The Moon" Tour 2022
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DETROIT (AP) — Toyota, the top-selling automaker in the U.S., is rolling out its first fully electric vehicle in eight years.
The company on Tuesday unveiled the battery-powered bZ4X small SUV, which starts at $42,000 and can go up to 252 miles (406 kilometers) per charge.
The bZ4X, which will be sold globally, adds to the 38 electric vehicle models now on sale in the U.S., with more than 120 expected by 2025.
While it doesn’t have ground-breaking range or performance for an electric vehicle, the bZ4X is an important entry because it’s from a trusted brand that will convince some buyers to make the switch from internal combustion engines, said Stephanie Brinley, principal analyst for S&P Global Mobility.
“You’ve got buyers who are interested in checking this out but may not be willing to try a new brand, or leave (Toyota) to go to Chevrolet or Ford,” Brinley said. “As we transition to a market that is more dominated by electric vehicles, the answer is really convincing normally ICE (internal combustion engine) owners to try something new.”
The bZ4X looks similar to and is slightly longer, lower and wider than Toyota’s RAV4, the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. that isn’t a pickup truck. It is Toyota’s first EV since 2014, when it last sold an electric version of the RAV4.
Like most electric vehicles, it’s fast when compared with internal combustion engine vehicles. The all-wheel-drive version can go from zero to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) in as little as 6.5 seconds, Toyota says.
Sales will start in states that have zero-emissions vehicle requirements, then spread to the rest of the U.S., Toyota said. The bZ4X will be on display at the New York International Auto Show, where press days start this week. The show opens to the public from April 15-24.
Toyota says it plans to offer 15 electric vehicles by 2025, with seven with the bZ brand, which stands for “Beyond Zero.”
When the bZ4X arrives in U.S. showrooms in May, owners likely will have to hurry to get the $7,500 federal tax credit that would make it more affordable. The automaker expects that sometime before the end of June it will reach a 200,000-vehicle cap on the credits.
After it hits the cap, the credits will be phased out over the next year, reaching zero as Tesla and General Motors already have.
Toyota reached the cap largely by selling plug-in gas-electric hybrid vehicles such as the RAV4 Prime, which can go 42 miles on electricity before switching to a hybrid system that uses an internal combustion engine.
Automakers sold nearly 4.6 million electric vehicles worldwide last year. LMC Automotive, an industry consulting firm, expects that to rise to nearly 7 million this year and to more than 15 million by 2025. Still, that will be only about 15% of global vehicle sales. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/toyota-unveils-first-electric-vehicle-since-rav4-ev-in-2014/ | 2022-04-13T14:28:14Z |
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Jed Rhoads, President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Markel's Global Reinsurance Division, is retiring at the end of 2022.
"Markel is fortunate to have benefited from Jed's industry knowledge, leadership experience, and relationships throughout the industry," said Richie Whitt, Co-CEO of Markel. "He has helped us build a strong team with deep underwriting and leadership talent. We are thankful for his contributions and leadership in positioning us for the future."
Rhoads has been in the industry for more than 40 years, and throughout his career has held executive positions with several organizations. He joined Markel in 2013 as part of its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited. Prior to Markel, he was President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Alterra. He also recently served as chair of the board of directors of the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA).
Markel also announced that upon Rhoads' retirement, Don Bahr will be promoted to President, Global Reinsurance, and Tod Costikyan will be promoted to Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Reinsurance. Both Bahr and Costikyan joined Markel as part of the Alterra acquisition in 2013, and bring many years of experience and knowledge of the reinsurance segment.
"With Don and Tod's deep expertise and knowledge of our business, our reinsurance team will be well positioned to help Markel build the leading global specialty insurer, with the broadest array of tools to address insureds' most complex risk management and risk transfer needs," said Whitt.
In Bahr's new role, he will oversee annual and long-term business and financial planning for the division and will lead the execution of the Global Reinsurance business strategy. Costikyan will report to Bahr and will work with the team on underwriting strategy and business strategy.
Rhoads added, "I'm honored, privileged, and grateful to have had the opportunity to spend my entire career in this wonderful industry. Having worked with Don and Tod for nearly two decades, I am confident they are well prepared to lead the reinsurance operations forward."
Rhoads, Bahr, and Costikyan will work closely to ensure a smooth transition and relationship continuity with Markel's business partners.
About Markel
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company's businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Markel® is a registered trademark of the Markel Corporation. Visit Markel on the web at markel.com.
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Northwest Local Schools' math scores improving
Northwest Local School Board of Education
Monday meeting
KEY ACTION: Heard that Northwest students are gaining ground on their state test math scores.
DISCUSSION: During the coronavirus pandemic, math test scores dropped significantly due to absenteeism and remote learning. However, with face-to-face learning, math scores have improved significantly, said Director of Instruction Debora Clark.
Superintendent Shawn Braman credits teachers, students, and parents for the improvement and especially students being back in school with normal instruction taking place. Teachers also offer one-on-one instruction to students who need extra help. Braman also noted that adjustments are being made to the curriculum to get students back to where they were in math proficiency prior to the pandemic.
OTHER ACTION:
- Approved a one-year extension adding the 2024-25 school year to Braman’s current contract. Braman’s annual income for the current school year is $126,690. He will receive a 2.5% raise for each of the next two years of his contract with an ending annual salary of $133,103.
- Extended Treasurer Steph Fakelis’ contract for three years through 2024-25 with 2.5% increases for each year and an ending annual salary of $123,843. Her salary for the current school year is $117,875.
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss school security. No action was taken upon reconvening.
UP NEXT: Will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 in Room 302 at the high school. Board meetings are recorded and may be viewed the following day on the district’s website or Facebook page.
Joan Porter | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/07/28/northwest-local-schools-math-scores-improving/10162067002/ | 2022-07-28T22:14:16Z |
Innovative cloud service offerings allow government agencies to implement the AI-driven solution to drive innovation, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs
HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMC, a global leader in software solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced its BMC Helix service and operations management platform has achieved Federal Risk Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate authorization for the BMC Helix v 21.3 in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. The BMC Helix solution in the AWS cloud allows federal agencies to confidently choose BMC for their seamless, secure cloud migrations as they face ever-changing and demanding missions.
The BMC Helix platform is designed for organizations looking to:
- Modernize the enterprise by accelerating the shift to the cloud, optimizing existing on-premises solutions, and enabling further innovation
- Find and solve problems faster, support high-velocity DevOps teams, and drive innovation with AI-powered service management and IT operations (AIOps) from the AWS cloud
In addition to previously authorized service management capabilities, governmental customers will now be able to capitalize on BMC's innovative, industry-leading operations management capabilities in the cloud with BMC Helix.
Highlights of the new BMC Helix solution include:
- Operations Management with AIOps—Predictive IT with artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps), service-centric monitoring, advanced event management, root cause isolation, and intelligent automation to improve performance for faster issue resolution with greater cost savings
- Continuous Optimization—Predictive analytics to manage IT resources in the cloud with support for Kubernetes and pods, microservices, and containers allowing for increased efficiencies across the organization
- Discovery—Discovery and dependency modeling that delivers instant visibility into hardware, software, and services across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments for greater compliance and assurance
- Service Management —The gold standard in service management (previously authorized—now updated to include v21.3) to support the ultimate service employee experience
- Digital Workplace—Provide employees with intuitive and intelligent, consumer-like experiences to help organizations step into the future of work
- Project Portfolio Management—A comprehensive graphical tool that seamlessly connects project and portfolio management with idea sourcing, idea management, and demand generation to spur innovation
"This authorization reflects the close coordination between BMC and our extensive customer base, providing the innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions they need to modernize their enterprise IT systems. Our partnership with AWS is a critical part of this capability. Together, we offer unimpeachable service and operations management SaaS solutions to our federal agencies," said David Sims, Area Vice President and General Manager of BMC Federal. "We are honored to provide our government customers this broader set of BMC Helix capabilities with FedRAMP Moderate authorization that accelerates their cloud initiatives and offers the highest levels of agility, scalability, and confidence to achieve program and mission success."
Additional Resources:
- Discover more about the BMC Helix platform at www.bmc.com/helix
- Curious about the organizational journey to becoming an Autonomous Digital Enterprise? Visit https://www.bmc.com/ade
- Learn how BMC helps public agencies modernize and accomplish the mission
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Company enters new long-term franchise agreement and Pyramid Global Hospitality will manage the Music City hotel
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced the sale of the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown for $109.5 million. In addition, the company entered a new long-term franchise agreement with the buyer, and the hotel will now be managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality. This latest agreement reflects the increased value for Cambria Hotels' modern, upscale accommodations in travelers' favorite urban destinations.
"The sale of the Cambria Hotel Downtown Nashville and execution of a long-term franchise agreement aligns with our long-term asset-light strategy and continues our history of recycling capital utilized to grow our brands," said Scott Oaksmith, senior vice president, real estate and finance, Choice Hotels. "We are pleased that this hotel will continue to be a flagship property for the Cambria brand for years to come."
The 255-room hotel is conveniently located at 8th Avenue and McGavock Street in Nashville's popular South of Broadway (SoBro) neighborhood and a short distance from many of Nashville's top attractions, such as the Music City Center, Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium and Historic Broad Street. The property is also near several national and regional corporations, including Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., HCA Holdings, Randstad, and Electrolux.
The Cambria Hotel Downtown Nashville features upscale amenities and approachable indulgences that appeal to modern travelers, including:
- Multi-purpose indoor and outdoor spaces for productive work or relaxation, including a rooftop pool deck with an indoor-outdoor bar.
- Locally inspired design décor, reflecting the unique personality of the surrounding Nashville community.
- Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms, complete with design forward fixtures, abundant lighting and plush bedding.
- Immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors.
- True Music Room & Bar, a bar and lounge with local, live music.
- Onsite dining with freshly made food, local craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails, as well as to-go options.
- More than 6,000 square feet of multi-function meeting and event spaces.
- State-of-the-art fitness center.
There are currently more than 60 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix, with nearly 70 hotels in the pipeline.
For more information on Cambria Hotels development opportunities, visit choicehotelsdevelopment.com/cambriahotels.
About Cambria® Hotels
The Cambria Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting space, and local, freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline across the United States, with nearly 60 currently open. To learn more, visit www.choicehotels.com/cambria.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,000 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in 35 countries and territories as of March 31, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
About Pyramid Global Hospitality
Pyramid Global Hospitality was formed by the 2021 merger of three hotel and resort management companies, creating the most owner-focused, experiential company in the industry and its best workplace. The organization's global portfolio spans more than 240 properties in the U.S., Caribbean and Europe. It maintains offices in Boston; The Woodlands, Texas; Cincinnati; and London. For more information, visit www.PyramidGlobal.com.
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services are now available from Oracle Paris Cloud Region in Interxion's Paris Digital Park (IPDP), the largest data center campus in France, located less than three kilometers from Paris
Companies can now implement their digital transformation strategies and deploy hybrid and multi-cloud while reducing their environmental impact
PARIS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interxion: A Digital Realty Company (NYSE: DLR), a leading provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions in EMEA, today announced that it is providing its customers located in Interxion's Paris data center campus with direct and secure access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) via the new Oracle Cloud Paris Region.
Within Interxion Paris Digital Park (IPDP), Interxion's largest campus in France located just three kilometers from Paris, customers can deploy their critical infrastructure and be supported in their digital transformation by gaining access to one of the leading cloud and interconnection hubs in Europe and the fourth largest internet hub in the world as of today.
The decision to open Oracle's second cloud region in Paris, France, was made in direct response to the growing demand for hybrid cloud services emanating from the public sector, as well as enterprises and SMEs. This development marks the opening of Oracle's 38th cloud region worldwide, which is one of the fastest expansions of a major cloud provider.
Christophe Negrier, SVP EMEA South, Cloud Business and Managing Director, Oracle France, comments: "After the opening of our first cloud region in Marseille, we have selected Interxion again to help deploy our critical infrastructure and offer Oracle Cloud Infrastructure via our newest cloud region in Paris. This relationship is based on a common objective to support the digital transformation of companies by limiting their environmental impact. Interxion France's corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy has thus proved to be an important criterion of choice for us, particularly in view of their contribution to carbon neutrality for scopes one and two. In addition, Interxion's use of renewable energy corresponds to Oracle's commitment to sustainability and its pledge to power all Oracle Cloud regions worldwide with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025, which is already the case in all of our data centers in Europe."
The opening of Oracle's second cloud region with Interxion in France is a logical extension of its existing partnership, both at a local level, following the launch of its first cloud region in Marseille last year, and at a global level with Digital Realty. Through PlatformDIGITAL®, Digital Realty's global data center platform, customers have access to top-tier cloud providers like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as well a platform of several densely populated connected data communities that includes 1,500+ enterprises, 1,200+ network service providers, and 1,100+ cloud and IT providers as of today, all via a single data center provider.
Fabrice Coquio, SVP, Digital Realty & Managing Director, Interxion France, comments: "We are very excited to welcome Oracle's second cloud region in France to Interxion. This partnership enriches our value offering for our customer communities by removing the barriers associated with the adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud environments in the Paris market. It is also satisfying to see that our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our data centers was a key factor in Oracle's decision to select Interxion again. We are proud to provide this level of service while supporting companies in their digital and environmental transformations."
About Interxion: A Digital Realty Company
Interxion: A Digital Realty Company is a leading provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre services across EMEA. With more than 700 connectivity providers in 105+ data centres across 13 European countries, Interxion provides communities of connectivity, cloud, and content hubs. As part of Digital Realty, customers now have access to 50 metros across six continents. For more information, please visit interxion.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Month by month, more of the roughly 40 million Americans who get help buying groceries through the federal food stamp program are seeing their benefits plunge even as the nation struggles with the biggest increase in food costs in decades.
The payments to low-income individuals and families are dropping as governors end COVID-19 disaster declarations and opt out of an ongoing federal program that made their states eligible for dramatic increases in SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps. The U.S. Department of Agriculture began offering the increased benefit in April 2020 in response to surging unemployment after the COVID-19 pandemic swept over the country.
The result is that depending on the politics of a state, individuals and families in need find themselves eligible for significantly different levels of help buying food.
Nebraska took the most aggressive action anywhere in the country, ending the emergency benefits four months into the pandemic in July 2020 in a move Republican Gov. Pete Rickett said was necessary to “show the rest of the country how to get back to normal.”
Since then, nearly a dozen states with Republican leadership have taken similar action, with Iowa this month being the most recent place to slash the benefits. Benefits also will be cut in Wyoming and Kentucky in the next month. Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Tennessee have also scaled back the benefits.
Republican leaders argue that the extra benefits were intended to only temporarily help people forced out of work by the pandemic. Now that the virus has eased, they maintain, there is no longer a need to offer the higher payments at a time when businesses in most states are struggling to find enough workers.
But the extra benefits also help out families in need at a time of skyrocketing prices for food. Recipients receive at least $95 per month under the program, but some individuals and families typically eligible for only small benefits can get hundreds of dollars in extra payments each month.
The entire program would come to a halt if the federal government decides to end its public health emergency, though the Biden administration so far hasn’t signaled an intention to do so.
For Tara Kramer, 45, of Des Moines, the decision by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to end the emergency payments starting April 1 meant her monthly SNAP benefit plunged from $250 in March to $20 in April. Kramer, who has a genetic disorder that can cause intense pain, said the extra money enabled her to buy healthier food that made her feel better and help her to live a more active life.
“My heart sank,” Kramer said. “All the memories from before the emergency allotment came rushing back.”
Alex Murphy, a spokesman for Reynolds, noted the extra benefits were always intended to help people who lost jobs because of the pandemic and said, “we have to return to pre-pandemic life.” Murphy pointed out that Iowa has over 86,000 job openings listed on a state unemployment website.
But Kramer said she’s not able to work and that even getting out of her apartment can be a struggle at times.
Vince Hall, who oversees public policy for the nationwide food bank network Feeding America, said ending the extra benefits ignores the reality that even as the pandemic wanes there hasn’t been a decline in demand at food banks.
Wages have been increasing in the United States and the national unemployment rate in March dropped to 3.6%, but those gains have been offset by an 8.5% increase in inflation compared to a year ago. Food is among items rising the fastest, leaving many families unable to buy enough groceries.
“The COVID pandemic is giving way to a hunger pandemic,” Hall said. “We’re in a real, real struggle.”
Feeding America, which represents 200 food banks, reports that demand for food has increased just as these organizations are seeing individual donations dwindle and food costs rise. The organization estimates the nation’s food banks will spend 40% more to buy food in the fiscal year ending June 2022 as in the previous year.
For people like Annie Ballan, 51, of Omaha, Nebraska, the decision by Ricketts to stop participating in the program reduced the SNAP payments she and her son receive from nearly $500 a month to $41. Both have health problems and can’t work.
“From the middle of the month to the end of the month, people have no food,” Ballan said, her voice rising in anger. “This is all the governor’s fault. He says he loves Nebraskans, that Nebraskans are wonderful, but he’s cut off our food.”
The demand on food banks will only grow as more states reduce their SNAP payments, which typically provide nine meals for every one meal offered by food banks, Hall said.
Valerie Andrews, 59, of St. Charles, Missouri, said the SNAP benefits that she and her husband rely on fell from $430 a month to $219 when Missouri ended the extra payments in August 2021. Andrews, who is disabled, said she tries to budget carefully and gets food regularly from a food pantry but it’s difficult.
“We’re barely making it from paycheck to paycheck,” she said. “It gets pretty rough most of the time.”
Officials at food banks and pantries said they will do their best to meet increased demand but there is no way they can fully offset the drop in SNAP benefits.
Matt Unger, director of the Des Moines Area Religious Council network of food pantries in Iowa’s capital city, noted the pantry’s cost for a 5-ounce can of chicken as jumped from 54 cents in March 2019 to a current price of $1.05.
“Costs are just going through the roof,” he said.
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AP writer Grant Schulte contributed to this story from Omaha, Nebraska.
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Company to Host Conference Call and Webcast August 15, 2022, at 8:30am ET
RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP), ("NRx Pharmaceuticals" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2022 and provided a business and clinical update.
"During our second quarter, we reactivated clinical development in our psychiatry franchise around our lead compound, NRX-101. NRX-101 has been awarded Breakthrough Therapy designation and a Special Protocol Agreement for severe bipolar depression with acute suicidal ideation and behavior (ASIB) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said Stephen Willard, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "We anticipate initiation of the study in severe bipolar depression with acute suicidal ideation and behavior (ASIB) to commence at the end of 2022 or at the beginning of 2023.
During this quarter, we commenced enrollment in our Phase 2 trial of NRX-101 in patients with Bipolar Depression and Sub-Acute Suicidal Ideation & Behavior (SSIB)", said Willard. "The purpose of this trial is to expand our potential indication from bipolar depression in patients with acute suicidality to the significantly larger population of patients with bipolar depression and sub-acute suicidality, who are being treated in the ambulatory setting. We are evaluating the adequacy of the protocol to support approval for the treatment of the larger SSIB population. We project a readout of the data from this trial by the end of the year or early Q1 of next year".
"We expect to release commercial-stage material of NRX-101 in the coming weeks. This material will be used in our phase 2b/3 trial of NRX-101 for severe bipolar depression in patients with acute suicidal ideation & behavior (ASIB) under the FDA Special Protocol Agreement, which we expect to start in Q4," said Mr. Willard.
Many approved drugs for bipolar depression have warning labels for increased risk of suicide. To our knowledge, NRX-101 is the only oral antidepressant in the bipolar segment that targets patients with active suicidality, which typically is an exclusion criterion in clinical studies of depression and PTSD. Phase 2 STABIL-B trial1 data of NRX-101 demonstrated a significant reduction in both depression and suicidality compared to standard therapy in acutely suicidal patients who were first stabilized with ketamine. We have released non-clinical findings demonstrating that, unlike ketamine, both components in NRX-101 have not shown potential for addiction and are not neurotoxic (i.e., do not cause death of brain cells in FDA-required assays).2
In Q2, we repatriated the manufacture of NRX-101 drug supply to North Carolina and are currently manufacturing clinical supplies for P3 as part of the commercial readiness program.
Our psychiatry franchise builds on a strong scientific and intellectual property foundation with 47 granted patents and 43 pending applications around the world. Our focus is to address this major unmet medical need for which the only currently approved treatment is electroshock therapy. It is estimated that 50% of individuals with bipolar disorder attempt suicide over their lifetime. We believe NRX-101 is a potentially life-saving medicine that could change the treatment paradigm for individuals with bipolar depression that are also experiencing suicidality."
We expect to evaluate the options for ZYESAMI® in COVID-19 Respiratory Failure and other lung disorders once we receive the full data set from NIH towards the end of Q3 or early Q4 and have conducted our own analysis.
Although we are not funding additional clinical trials of ZYESAMI® at this time, we have completed manufacture of phase 3/commercial ready ZYESAMI®. We also received an independent assessment of chest X-ray data from a sub-study that included a subgroup of approximately 80 patients that had survived to day 10 in our Phase 2b/3 study of ZYESAMI®. The sub-study showed a statistically significant improvement in chest X-rays using the RALES score in patients with COVID-19 respiratory failure, compared to a worsening in patients treated with placebo (P<.05). This exploratory data will further guide our assessment of future options for ZYESAMI®.
Key Business & Clinical Highlights
- Announced new leadership with the appointment of Stephen Willard, JD, as CEO and member of the Board of Directors, and Seth Van Voorhees, PhD, MBA, as CFO
- Repositioned company to focus on psychiatry franchise and our Breakthrough Therapy designated drug NRX-101 for Bipolar Depression in Patients with Suicidality. NRX-101 has additionally been awarded a Special Protocol Agreement by the FDA
- Repatriated manufacture of NRX-101 to a leading North Carolina-based manufacturer, completed technology transfer, and manufactured first batch of phase 3/commercial-ready NRX-101 capsules
- Initiated a Phase 2b trial of NRX-101 in patients with Bipolar Depression and Sub-Acute Suicidality (SSIB); 10 planned clinical sites are activated and are actively enrolling patients, with topline data readout anticipated at the end of Q4 22/Q1 23
- Received independent grading of chest x-rays from a subgroup of patients that survived to day 10 from the intravenous ZYESAMI® trial. Top line analysis shows a statistically significant change between baseline and day 10 on the RALES score (i.e., improvement in ZYESAMI®-treated patients and worsening in placebo-treated patients). Ongoing data analysis is continuing.
Financial Results for Quarter ended June 30, 2022
- Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $3.0 million, compared to $4.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $1.7 million related primarily to a decrease clinical trials and development expenses related to ZYESAMI®.
- General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $6.6 million, compared to $12.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $5.8 million was primarily related to a decrease in stock-based compensation and consultant fees, partially offset by an increase in higher insurance related expenses.
- Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $2.6 million, compared to $17.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $14.4 million primarily related to a decrease in the fair value of certain Substitute Warrants and the Placement Warrants assumed pursuant to the Merger Agreement because of lower stock price levels.
- Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $7.0 million compared with a net loss of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Financial Results for Six Months ended June 30, 2022
- Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $8.4 million, compared to $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $0.9 million related primarily to an increase in regulatory and process development expenses.
- General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $16.9 million, compared to $14.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase of $2.3 million was primarily related to an increase in legal, professional and insurance expenses partially offset by a decrease in consultant fees and stock-based compensation expenses.
- Other Income for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $4.9 million, compared to $17.1 million for the recently restated six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $12.2 million primarily related to a decrease in the fair value of certain Substitute Warrants and the Placement Warrants assumed pursuant to the Merger Agreement because of lower stock price levels.
- Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $20.4 million compared with a net loss of $25.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
- As of June 30, 2022, cash was $24.5 million compared to $27.6 million as of December 31, 2021. We believe that we have sufficient funds and if necessary, the ability to reduce expenditures, to support operations through August 2023. The Company may also seek to reduce certain expenditures if needed to reduce cash consumption in support of operations.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Investors and the general public are invited to listen to a live audio webcast of the conference call, which may be accessed five minutes before the start of the call by dialing (844) 826-3033 (U.S.), (412) 317-5185 (International) Conference ID: 10170239, or through the webcast link NRx Pharmaceuticals Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. A replay will be available from the NRx Pharmaceuticals website for thirty days following the call at www.nrxpharma.com.
About NRX-101
Up to 50% of individuals with bipolar disorder attempt suicide over their lifetime, and estimates indicate that up to 20% may succumb to suicide. The only FDA-approved treatment for patients with bipolar depression and acute suicidal ideation & behavior (ASIB) remains electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Conventional antidepressants can increase the risk of suicide in certain patients; hence their labels contain a warning to that effect. NRX-101 is a patented, fixed dose combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone, neither of which has shown addiction potential. Based on the results of a Phase II study, NRX-101 received Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD) from the FDA for the Treatment of Severe Bipolar Depression in Patients with ASIB after initial stabilization with ketamine or other effective therapy.
NRX-101 is one of the first oral antidepressants currently in late-stage clinical studies targeting the NMDA-receptor in the brain, which represents potentially a key new mechanism to treat depression with and without suicidality, as well as PTSD and other indications. To date, NRX-101 is the only oral NMDA investigational medicine focused on bipolar depression in patients with acute and sub-acute suicidality.
NRx Pharmaceuticals expects to begin its registration trial for NRX-101 under a SPA in 4Q 2022.
About NRx Pharmaceuticals
NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. draws upon decades of collective, scientific, and drug-development experience applying innovative science to known molecules to address very high unmet needs and bring improved health to patients. NRx Pharmaceuticals is led by executives who have held leadership roles at Lilly, Pfizer, and Novartis as well as major investment banking institutions.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our financial outlook, product development, business prospects, and market and industry trends and conditions, as well as the Company's strategies, plans, objectives, and goals. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs, expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections of, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management.
The Company assumes no obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement, and all forward-looking statements are herein qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth above.
CORPORATE CONTACT
Molly Cogan
Sr. Director, Global Communications
mcogan@nrxpharma.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Tim McCarthy
Investor Relations
tim@lifesciadvisors.com
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1 NRX-101 (D-cycloserine plus lurasidone) vs. lurasidone for the maintenance of initial stabilization after ketamine in patients with severe bipolar depression with acute suicidal ideation and behavior: A randomized prospective phase 2 trial | medRxiv
2 https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.06.18.496662v1
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Video shows flood rescue in Kentucky
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WKYT/Gray News) - Video was released Monday of rescue efforts by the National Guard in eastern Kentucky.
More than 1,400 Kentuckians have been rescued by first responders. Those rescues are still going on in areas that have been challenging to get to.
Rescue after rescue, grateful Kentuckians have been lifted into the air and escaping with their lives as their homes are swallowed by water.
Video released Monday by the Kentucky National Guard shows the damage from the air. Several feet of water are still standing in places, making air rescues one of the only ways to save people.
“The Kentucky National Guard and others are doing incredible work, and we are grateful,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.
The Tennessee and West Virginia National Guard have also been in the air and on the ground helping save people. More than 650 people were rescued by helicopter within three days, and hundreds more by boat. Crews have been up in the air with search and rescue dog Callie, who is trained in finding people who are stuck.
Elderly people, young children and families were all rescued from raging waters or from what’s left of their homes. Once they are saved, the victims are taken to a nearby airport and on to a shelter.
The death toll rose on Monday to 37, and hundreds of others remain unaccounted for.
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"This is a story I wish I never had to tell," Chenoweth says in the trailer. "It haunts me every day."
Chenoweth returned to her home state to participate in reexamining the murders of Lori Lee Farmer, 8, Michele Heather Guse, 9, and Doris Denise Milner, 10, at Camp Scott near Locust Grove, Oklahoma.
In the trailer, the actress explains how much she loved going to camp as a Girl Scout and how she saw the troop members as her "sisters."
"I never once thought anything bad could happen," she says. "But I came to learn what murder was."
Police arrested a local man, Gene Leroy Hart, and charged him with the crimes.
According to an article from the St. Petersburg Times, Hart was acquitted of the charges, but was was returned to prison to continue serving sentences for rape, kidnapping and burglary stemming from other prior convictions.
The docuseries will include an investigation of DNA collected from the crime scene in an attempt to definitively determine the identity of the murderer.
"There's no closure," Chenoweth says. "There's no pretty red bow at the end."
"Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders" premieres May 24 on Hulu.
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Tougher IRS enforcement central to Dem economic package
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade of mostly losing out, the Internal Revenue Service may finally get the cash infusion it’s long wanted in the economic package that Democrats are working furiously to push through Congress before their August break.
Under a deal worked out by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, the bill would spend an extra $79.6 billion on the beleaguered agency over the next 10 years. The plan would generate an additional $203.7 billion in revenue for the federal government over that time frame, for a net gain of more than $124 billion, the Congressional Budget Office projects.
As the Senate prepares to begin voting on the bill in the coming days, the IRS proposal has become a magnet for GOP attacks, testing Democratic unity as they try to deliver on key climate and health care priorities ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Democrats say the IRS investment is needed to ensure that corporations and wealthier Americans pay what they owe in taxes. But Republicans are warning it will lead to increased scrutiny of small business owners and others who are burdened enough.
The IRS has been mostly on the losing end of congressional funding fights over the past dozen years. In April, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told members of the Senate Finance Committee the agency’s budget has decreased by more than 15% over the past decade when accounting for inflation and that the number of full-time employees at 79,000 in the last fiscal year was close to 1974 levels.
Enforcement staffing has been hit even harder, falling by some 30% since 2010, even though the filing population increased.
“Every measure that is important to effective tax administration has suffered tremendously in recent years, with profound deficiencies resulting from underinvestment in human capital and information technology,” Rettig said.
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., a longtime member of the Senate Finance Committee, said he hears the same thing from IRS commissioners every few years, regardless of whether they’re serving a Republican or Democratic administration.
“They beg us to provide some resources to the IRS so they can do their job,” Carper said.
Democrats see an opportunity to change that. More than half of their proposed spending increase would go to enforcement. The next biggest chunk, $25.3 billion, would go to operations support, such as rent, security and postage. Another $4.75 billion would go to improve call-back services and other technology designed to improve customer service. And $3.2 billion would go to pre-filing and educational assistance.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called the investment “essential as a tool to making sure we have a rational tax policy.”
“This will give us the chance to raise the revenue from wealthy tax cheats who are getting out of paying what they owe,” Wyden said.
GOP lawmakers decry the plan and depict a larger IRS as a means to harass constituents.
“In a time of inflation, Democrats also want to spend $80 billion to roughly double the size of the IRS so they can take more money out of the American people through harassment and audits, using taxpayer money to make taxpayers’ lives worse,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor Thursday.
“I think it’s terrible for them to want to weaponize the Internal Revenue Service, to supersize it in an effort to go after, you know, families and farmers and small businesses and try to raise more money,” said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. “It’s basically a shakedown operation.”
One particular complaint is that the Democratic proposal should have put more resources for customer service rather than focusing on enforcement. The pandemic forced the IRS to temporarily shut down its processing facilities for health and safety reasons. That has led to unprecedented delays and challenges with the IRS still struggling to catch up.
“First, take care of good, honest taxpayers just trying to get basic assistance out of the IRS,” said Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.
In a letter to lawmakers on Thursday, Rettig emphasized that the resources in the package would get the IRS back to historical norms in areas that are challenging the agency. Those include large corporations and high net-worth taxpayers, as well as multinational taxpayers, where sophisticated, specialized teams are needed to unpack complex structures. He also said that audit rates would not rise relative to recent years for those with less than $400,000 in annual income.
“These resources are absolutely not about increasing audit scrutiny on small businesses or middle-income Americans,” Rettig wrote.
The CBO projections indicate that the IRS measures represent about a sixth of the revenue raised by the bill, with that revenue going toward helping people buy private health coverage, boosting federal investments in renewable energy like wind and solar power, and paying down debt, among other things.
It’s unclear which aspects of the Democratic tax proposals could change before the Senate completes work on the bill, but Wyden said he is confident that the boost in spending for the IRS will remain in the final package.
“I can tell you, thus far, I have not had an objection in the Democratic caucus on this provision of beefing up IRS resources so they can go after wealthy tax cheats,” Wyden said.
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Fieldtrip Focuses on a "Your Earth, Your Skincare" Philosophy to Produce Sustainably Sourced, Clean Skincare Products that Do Good for Your Skin
DALLAS, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care, a leading consumer products company, debuts today its newest skincare brand, Fieldtrip, a unisex, clean skincare brand that will engage a new generation of skincare enthusiasts who are seeking sensorial experiences through on-trend products with luxury formulations at affordable price points. Fieldtrip's inaugural lineup will include seven products ranging from cleansers and moisturizers to serums and facials mists.
Fieldtrip products harness nature-found ingredients from around the world and highlights their unique stories by showcasing each key ingredients' sustainable sourcing and historical significance. In addition to sustainably sourced ingredients, Fieldtrip has also partnered with Keep America Beautiful®'s RETREET® program, which redefines disaster relief by engaging communities to replant lost trees after natural disasters. As part of this partnership, Fieldtrip will be donating 5% of net proceeds to this program each year.
"We're so excited to bring Fieldtrip to the market to offer younger generations a brand that not only delivers on their skincare expectations but also aligns with their core personal values," says Gabrielle DeLatin, Head of Marketing for Grooming at Edgewell. "Gen-Z consumers expect more than just functional benefits. They seek out brands who are socially responsible and sustainable, offer clean formulations that perform as advertised, and are transparent throughout. This way of thinking really aligned with our core values and inspired Fieldtrip's launch. Equally important was being able to offer clean, effective products at an affordable price to ensure the line is accessible to all."
The brand embraces a "Your Earth, Your Skincare" philosophy and formulated all products to be clean, cruelty-free, vegan and formulated with a minimalist ingredient list that excludes ingredients such as silicones, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, chemical sunscreens, retinyl palmitate, synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes, formaldehyde, triclosan, triclocarban, petrolatum, mineral oil, talc, hydroquinone, BHA and BHT. Additionally, in keeping with Fieldtrip's do no harm approach, packaging contains bio-based polyethylene, which is a bioplastic made from renewable items and has fewer greenhouse gas emissions, along with post-consumer recycled materials, light weighted caps, and recyclable glass wherever possible. The brand is also certified by PETA's "Beauty Without Bunnies" program.
To aid transparency, Fieldtrip packaging also highlights a key sustainably sourced hero ingredient per product that is featured via colorful maps along with latitude and longitude coordinates to help consumers understand where the ingredient was sourced from. The first phase of products include:
- Fresh Start Purifying Face Cleanser with Glacial Clay harvested off the coast of Kisameet Bay, British Columbia, Canada
- Into The Blue Stress Less Moisturizer with Indian Wild Indigo sustainably sourced from India
- Trail Blazer Anywhere Shave Lotion with Birch Sap extracted with the utmost care from organically grown white birch trees from Northern Europe
- Overnight Trip Hydrating Lip Mask with Moringa Butter from the Himalayan Foothills of Southeast Asia
- C The World Brightening Serum with Camu Camu sustainably sourced from the Amazon Rainforest
- Eyeland Retreat Cooling Eye Gel with Red Maple Bark sustainably sourced and upcycled from Canada
- Wandermist Hydrating Facial Spray with Rambutan Peel Extract sustainably harvested and upcycled from Southeast Asia
All Fieldtrip products are under $25 and available now on FieldtripSkin.com and Amazon with more retailer availability at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, and Macys.com in August. Additional Fieldtrip products will launch in Fall 2022.
ABOUT FIELDTRIP™
Fieldtrip™, launched in 2022, is a skin and body care brand designed specifically for the Gen Z consumer. Positioned as "Your Earth. Your Skincare.", the brand features highly expressive, nature-found ingredients from around the world and is clean, cruelty-free, and vegan. Fieldtrip has also partnered with Keep America Beautiful® to donate 5% of net proceeds to its RETREET® Program, which aims to redefine disaster relief by helping make the earth a greener, cleaner, more beautiful place to live. To learn more, visit FieldtripSkin.com.
ABOUT EDGEWELL™ PERSONAL CARE
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products. The company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,500 employees worldwide.
ABOUT KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL® & RETREET®
Keep America Beautiful's mission is to inspire and educate people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. Their RETREET program redefines disaster relief by engaging communities to replant lost trees. RETREET offers a distinctive, hands-on experience for those who wish to volunteer in the wake of disaster, makes a generational impact in the communities in which it is held, and educates the public about the environmental, economic, and emotional impact of Keep America Beautiful's work. No other agency is focused on this important and underrepresented part of the recovery process. Yet, of everything that is lost to a natural disaster, it is the trees that take the longest to replace. Learn more at kab.org/programs/retreet/.
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Back-to-school giveaways help reduce financial stress for L.A. County families
All events will be held outdoors, and staff will follow recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines.
LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise health plans announced today they will distribute up to 33,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies for Los Angeles County students from kindergarten through college in July and August. This is the third year in a row that the two health plans have held this backpack event series.
The back-to-school giveaway events come as rising inflation is putting more financial strain on families. The events are open to the public, and they will take place in locations throughout Los Angeles County, including the health plans' jointly operated Community Resource Centers, from July 9 to August 13, 2022. Six of the 11 events will also feature free tote bags filled with groceries.
According to a recent Pew Research Center study, seven out of 10 Americans view inflation as the top problem facing the country, and the current price of many consumer goods has increased at the fastest year-over-year rate in four decades.
L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise recognize this is an especially difficult time for low-income communities, and the back-to school events are the latest example of how the health plans' Community Resource Centers are addressing social determinants of health, such as income security.
"With more families feeling the pinch of inflation everywhere from the supermarket to the gas station, we are glad to alleviate some of the costs associated with gearing up for a new school year," said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO. "Families should be focused on school readiness, and not on what supplies they can skimp on to make ends meet."
To best serve a large turnout of attendees, eight of the 11 events will be held at locations that can accommodate both drive-through and walk-up formats. Three events will be held at the Community Resource Centers in Inglewood, Norwalk, and Metro L.A. (Koreatown).
"We want to bring some peace of mind to families impacted by rising costs due to inflation, and to provide students across L.A. County with backpacks, food, and other necessary school supplies to help ensure a successful school year," said James Cruz, MD and chief medical officer for Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. "Through these back-to-school events, everyone can also learn about the vital resources available at our Community Resources Centers to help them live a healthy life."
The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers offer a range of free classes, programs and services that aim to improve the health and well-being of their members and surrounding communities, which includes addressing social needs. To learn more about the Community Resource Centers, visit activehealthyinformed.org.
The following is a list of the 2022 back-to-school events hosted by L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise.
Saturday, July 9 | drive-thru/walk-up
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Palomares Park
499 E. Arrow Hwy., Pomona, CA 91767
Friday, July 15 | drive-thru/walk-up
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lynwood High School
4050 E. Imperial Hwy., Lynwood, CA 90262
Saturday, July 16 | drive-thru/walk-up
Will include food giveaway
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
USC Parking Lot
Guest lot P10 (corner of Zonal and State St.)
Friday, July 22 | drive-thru/walk-up
Will include food giveaway
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Palmdale High School (football field parking lot on 20th St. East between Ave. R and Palmdale Blvd.)
2137 E. Ave. R Palmdale, CA 93550
Saturday, July 23 | drive-thru/walk-up
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Serra Medical Clinic
375 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Friday, July 29 | drive-thru/walk-up
Will include food giveaway
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
East L.A. College (stadium lot at 2000 Bleakwood Ave.)
Monterey Park, CA 91754 (corner of Bleakwood Ave. and W. Floral Dr.)
Saturday, July 30 | drive-thru/walk-up
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
El Monte High School
3048 Tyler Ave., El Monte, CA 91731
Saturday, July 30 | walk-up only
Will include food giveaway
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Metro L.A. (Koreatown)
1233 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006
Friday, August 5 | walk-up only
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Inglewood
2864 W. Imperial Hwy., Inglewood, CA 90303
Saturday, August 6 | walk-up only
Will include food giveaway
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Community Resource Center in Norwalk
11721 Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650
Saturday, August 13 | drive-thru/walk-up
Will include food giveaway
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Banning Senior High School
527 Lakme Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90744
About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan serves more than 2.5 million members in Los Angeles County, making it the largest publicly operated health plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Cal MediConnect and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care's mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County's vulnerable and low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, visit lacare.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal and Cal MediConnect. It is led by healthcare professionals with a "members-first" philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 450,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that partner Jamie Dycus has joined the firm's Trial and Global Disputes practice group in the New York office. Dycus represents financial institutions and other commercial clients in a variety of complex litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters.
"Jamie is a smart, thoughtful lawyer and strategic thinker whose extensive experience in the financial services industry aligns perfectly with our clients' needs and our strategy to build a top-tier financial services litigation practice in New York," said Andy Bayman, head of King & Spalding's Trial and Global Disputes practice group. "He adds significant depth to our bench of lawyers serving financial institutions and also expands our capabilities in CFPB and other consumer-oriented financial services litigation and regulatory work."
Dycus has handled numerous large class actions and other disputes for banks, broker-dealers, trading firms and other clients subject to claims under banking, antitrust, securities, and consumer protection laws. In his regulatory practice, he represents financial institutions facing supervisory, investigative, and enforcement action by the CFPB and other federal regulators.
Dycus earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his J.D. from Yale Law School. He also holds master's degrees from University of Mississippi in secondary education and University of Iowa in creative writing. After law school, he clerked for The Honorable Raymond J. Dearie of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and The Honorable Reena Raggi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Dycus joins King & Spalding from WilmerHale. He is the latest in a line of financial services-focused litigation partners to join King & Spalding's New York office, including Matt Biben earlier this month, David Lesser in 2021, and Damien Marshall, Leigh Nathanson and Laura Harris in 2020.
"King & Spalding offers me an amazing opportunity to grow my practice while collaborating with some of the most talented financial services litigators and regulatory lawyers in the business," said Dycus. "The firm has a strong vision and is well on its way to becoming a premier practice in this area. I am excited to contribute to that growth."
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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Fight Card Will be Distributed in Over 60 Countries and Broadcast to an Expected 133 Million Homes
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EBET, Inc. (Nasdaq: EBET), a leading global provider of advanced wagering products and technology, announced today that its sports wagering brand BetTarget has secured ring sponsorship of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) to be held in London, England on Saturday August 20.
Touted as the biggest combat sporting event this summer, EBET's brand BetTarget will gain brand exposure leading up to and throughout the live action. The event will be distributed in over 60 countries and is expected to be broadcast to 133 million homes. The event is also expecting over 300,000 live PPV viewers and a rebroadcast viewership of 25 million.
EBET's BetTarget offers the latest odds and live betting on all major sports and events with more than 3,000 live events per month and thousands of additional pre-event markets.
"Bare Knuckle fighting is rapidly becoming one of the most popular combat sports in the world. And with 91% of the fan base above the age of 21, this event is a great fit for our sports wagering brand, BetTarget," commented Mark Thorne, Chief Marketing Officer of EBET. "We look forward to exposing our brand to the massive audience this fight card will engage."
About EBET, Inc.
EBET operates and develops award-winning, groundbreaking and engaging wagering products for bettors around the world. The company is focused on bringing better entertainment and technology solutions to cater to the Millennial and Gen-Z demographics in the wagering space. EBET operates online sportsbook and casino brands Karamba, Hopa, Griffon Casino, BetTarget, Dansk777, GenerationVIP and Gogawi, which have over 1.4 million deposited customers in more than 15 countries. The company recently was awarded Esport Product of the Year at the 2021 SiGMA Europe and the 2022 SiGMA Asia and SiGMA Americas Awards. Its brand Karamba received SBC's award for Innovation in Casino & Gaming Entertainment and the 2022 SiGMA Americas award for Online Casino of the Year. EBET, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol EBET (CUSIP 278700109). EBET, Inc. was previously Esports Technologies Inc. The name changed on May 5, 2022, to better reflect the company's business and mission.
For more information, visit: https://ebet.gg/.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the number of the event's PPV viewers and a rebroadcast viewership. These statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, actual results or outcomes may prove to be materially different from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including as set forth in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspirational leader, champion of gender equality, author and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean Captain Sandy Yawn has signed what is thought to be a "one of a kind" deal with Azuna. Azuna manufactures one of the top product lines of plant-based, all-natural household products in the world. With thousands and thousands of customers across the country utilizing Azuna 's various products for homes, boats, cars, sports, college dorms, laundry dryers and various other applications, the Company see's Captain Sandy as a unique star. CEO and Founder Scott Dancy contemplated working with Captain Sandy for over a year before the connection was made and a partnership forged. Dancy saw this as an absolute fit, "We love Captain Sandy. She is honest, authoritative and authentic. We wanted an ambassador with a wide demographic and broad appeal to represent the Azuna brand. Captain Sandy has avid fans of every age group representing every type of consumer. We consider ourselves an inclusive company and no personality on the current landscape that we connected with reaches such a broad and diverse audience. We are so proud to take this journey with Captain Sandy" said Dancy.
Azuna manufactures natural tea tree oil-based products with no harmful chemicals or additives. Azuna's plant-based, all natural household products harness the antimicrobial power of tea tree oil to help neutralize bacteria, mold, mildew and other microbes and deliver fresh, clean, healthy indoor environments. Azuna offers healthier, more effective alternatives to many chemical-heavy household products. Azuna's flagship products are their odor eliminating and air purifying treatment pods that eliminate odors at their source by neutralizing mold, mildew, fungus and bacteria in the air. Captain Sandy immediately fell in love with the products, "I have spent my life in close quarters. Boats, ships, superyachts or my house all deal with very similar things when it comes to air conditioning and the quality of air. I have spoken with Scott and his team and feel very confident their products are what they say, and in the world we live in today finding a product that fights odors, mildew and mold is absolutely essential. I am so honored to work with Azuna to deliver the message that you can fix a problem without subverting your beliefs in using great ingredients. Being a cancer survivor and just a human being, I want the best products in my home and on my boats. Azuna is just that!"
Azuna will launch monthly digital ads with Captain Sandy's image as well as leveraging her massive audience across all social channels. Evan Morgenstein, CEO and founder of The Digital Renegades (Captain Sandy's agency) saw this as the "perfect storm", "I have known and worked with Scott for years. He is honorable and a really smart businessman. I know the power of Azuna as I use it in my home. When we first signed Sandy, there was no question Scott was my first call. The credibility of the products and the fact that it is all-natural really spoke to me for Sandy. Once we did our first call it was the perfect storm. I saw Sandy's passion being a cancer survivor as well as an advocate to want to find a signature partnership that wasn't just about payment but about the product. Azuna checked every box. We are going to make some waves in this industry."
As Captain Sandy films all over the world she will bring her Azuna with her to help keep her air fresh and clean on land and at sea. Azuna is launching with a special, limited time only offer to celebrate this partnership with a 15% discount when you visit their website www.azunafresh.com and use the code SANDY15.
For more information about this partnership, products or Captain Sandy contact Evan Morgenstein at evan@celebexperts.com or Linkedin with him at (1) Evan Morgenstein | LinkedIn.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirnaomics Ltd. (the "Company" or "Sirnaomics", stock code: 2257.HK), a leading biopharmaceutical company in discovery and development of RNAi therapeutics, announced today that Dr. Patrick Lu, PhD, founder, Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, President, and CEO of Sirnaomics, will present at the 3rd Annual Jefferies Asia Forum that will be held on September 8, 2022.
Following the presentation, there will be scheduled investor meetings at the conference. If any investors are interested in having meetings on an individual basis, please contact Sirnaomics' Investor Relations by email: IR@sirnaomics.com.
About Sirnaomics
Sirnaomics is an RNA therapeutics biopharmaceutical company with product candidates in preclinical and clinical stages that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative drugs for indications with medical needs and large market opportunities. Sirnaomics is the first clinical-stage RNA therapeutics company to have a strong presence in both China and the United States, and also the first company to achieve positive Phase IIa clinical outcomes in oncology for an RNAi therapeutic for its core product, STP705. Learn more at www.sirnaomics.com.
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Owner out nearly $12K after discounting gas for community: ‘It was worth it’
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A gas station in Georgia wanted to give back to the community over the holiday weekend by saving drivers a few dollars at the pump.
WTOC reports A to Z convenience store in Hinesville discounted its gas price to under $2 per gallon for those paying cash and traveling for Independence Day.
“Everyone’s wallet is taking a hit right now. So, the least we can do as a local, independently owned convenient store is to give back to the community,” owner Ravi Patel said.
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Georgia was $4.31 over the weekend. But not at A to Z, at least for about three hours.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all. They’re always doing something for the community. They’re always giving back,” said longtime customer Darlene Hills.
Those in line for the gas said higher prices had put a strain on their wallets. So, waiting for hours to fill up for cheap was no problem.
“You can’t beat the price. Especially now with gas prices almost five dollars,” said customer Maggie Jackson.
Patel said he estimated his business lost as much as $12,000 in the three-hour sale but it was worth it seeing the smiles on his customers’ faces.
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SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Zhou Guanyu said he was “all clear” Sunday after a frightening first-lap crash that brought the British Grand Prix to an immediate halt as safety crews attended to the only Chinese driver in Formula One.
Zhou’s car slid upside-down across the gravel and his Alfa Romeo seemed to be wedged between fencing and a tire barrier at the first corner. The race was red flagged and George Russell, one of the drivers involved in the crash, sprinted from his car to the tire barrier to check on Zhou.
Zhou was taken to the track’s medical center for observation and credited the head-protecting “halo” device on the cars for protecting him.
“I’m ok, all clear. Halo saved me today. Thanks everyone for your kind messages!” he wrote on Twitter.
Alex Albon of Williams was also taken to the medical center and then his team said he’d been transferred by helicopter to Coventry Hospital for a precautionary check. Albon had spun into the pit wall after being struck by Sebastian Vettel from behind as drivers tried to avoid the incident involving Zhou. Williams said Sunday evening Albon had been “given the all clear” and discharged from hospital.
Russell appeared to be hit from behind at the start and was knocked into Zhou, whose car went flying across a gravel trap and over a tire wall into the retaining fence. The car was skidding on the halo, then went airborne. It was stuck between the tire wall and the fence, delaying efforts to extricate Zhou.
Russell, who ran from his car to help Zhou, called it “one of the scariest crashes I’ve ever seen.”
Russell was declared out of the race by the FIA because his Mercedes was loaded onto a truck to be taken back to pit lane while he was checking on Zhou. Mercedes protested the call, but the FIA did not budge.
The drivers returned to the pits to await a restart.
After the crash, but while cars were still on the track, protesters from an environmental group called Just Stop Oil ran onto the track and sat down. The group said that five of its activists reached the track. Local police said seven arrests were made and that the actions had put lives at risk.
The Just Stop Oil group also tried to disrupt some Premier League soccer games in England in recent months.
The halo device around the cockpit played a prominent role earlier Sunday in a Formula Two race at Silverstone when Dennis Hauger’s car landed on top of rival Roy Nissany’s car. The incident was reminiscent of a crash in F1 involving Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix last year.
“You see the crash in F2 this morning and what happened with the halo, today they saved probably two lives,” race winner Carlos Sainz Jr. said.
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New vertical scale and updated norms provide accurate, reliable insights to support instructional effectiveness
DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Istation, a leader in educational technology, is empowering educators with data that provides more visibility into student growth. The new vertical scale and updated norms provide accurate, reliable insights that allow educators to track each step of the learning journey, see across the learning continuum, and positively impact student outcomes.
In collaboration with thousands of students across the U.S., Istation has revamped its reporting and data accessibility for this school year. Istation's new updates help educators identify scores that are typical for students in a specific grade. Additionally, educators can compare students' proficiency across grade levels and over time from early to late elementary.
"Empowering educators with reliable, accurate data is critical in creating meaningful student growth," said Istation President and Chief Operating Officer Ossa Fisher. "I am so excited for educators to experience Istation's innovative data tools this year."
Powered by the science of reading, Istation's reading assessments and instructional resources for pre-K through eighth grade cover the National Reading Panel's Big Five essentials for reading acquisition: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. Schools get the support they need to improve foundational reading and growth with assessments that provide actionable and insightful data that measure these skills and many others.
Learn how Istation's ISIP™ assessment serves as an effective academic intervention tool to address the individual needs of each student through customized reporting that provides teachers with invaluable insights to help students prosper.
Founded in 1998 and based in Dallas, Texas, Istation (Imagination Station) has become one of the nation's leading providers of richly animated, game-like educational technology. Winner of several national educational technology awards, the Istation program puts more instructional time in the classroom through small-group and collaborative instruction. Istation's innovative reading, math and Spanish programs immerse students in an engaging and interactive environment and inspire them to learn. Additionally, administrators and educators can use Istation to easily track the progress of their students, schools and classrooms. Istation now serves over 4 million students throughout the United States and in several other countries.
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RICHMOND, Va., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel insurance and assistance company Allianz Partners took home wins in both travel insurance categories at the 2022 TravelAge West WAVE (Western Advisors' Votes of Excellence) Awards, including Travel Insurance Company Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support and Travel Insurance Company Providing the Highest Client Satisfaction. This is the sixth consecutive year that Allianz Partners has been named a top travel insurance provider in the prestigious WAVE Awards.
Now in its 17th year, the goal of TravelAge West's WAVE Awards is to give travel advisors in the West the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners. The Editor's Picks were chosen by Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the entire editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits and a survey of a select group of travel advisors and industry experts.
"As the travel industry starts to regain its footing, we want to help our readers celebrate the companies that have continued to serve travel advisors and their clients throughout the darkest days of the pandemic," said Shapiro. "The WAVE Awards are a pillar of the travel industry in the West, and we know many in the industry look forward to them each year, so we are very happy that we can once again bring this program to our partners."
During a black-tie dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey on June 9, Editor's Pick recipients were honored for their achievements and TravelAge West will feature a special WAVE Awards section in the July 11 issue, highlighting award winners.
"We are elated to continue our winning streak at the TravelAge West WAVE Awards and are incredibly thankful to everyone who helped us achieve this milestone," said Richard Aquino, Vice President, Head of Sales at Allianz Partners USA. "It means the world to us to once again be recognized in both client satisfaction and travel advisor support, and it's a true testament to how deeply our team cares about our customers evolving needs."
For a full list of this year's WAVE Award recipients, visit: https://www.travelagewest.com/Wave/Winners
About TravelAge West
TravelAge West is the leading trade media outlet for travel advisors and the travel industry in the 15 Western U.S. states. Serving more than 21,000 readers for 53 years, the brand is a main source of news and product information for the region's agents and travel executives. TravelAgeWest.com is a two-time winner of a Gold Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association for Best Travel Journalism Website. TravelAge West is a part of Northstar Travel Group LLC, a worldwide provider of information, news and data for the travel and hospitality industry. Northstar Travel Group is based in Secaucus, N.J.
About Allianz Partners
In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Partners USA is part of the Allianz Partners group. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech, high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Present in over 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 58 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.
** While the new Epidemic Coverage Endorsement adds certain covered reasons that apply to specific epidemic-related situations, products otherwise generally do not cover claims due to known, foreseeable, or expected events, epidemics, government prohibitions, warnings, or travel advisories, or fear of travel, and coverage can vary by state. Please see our Coverage Alert for information about other temporary accommodations that may be available. Benefits for quarantines only apply when an eligible traveler is specifically named and individually ordered to quarantine by order or official directive of a government, public regulatory authority, or the captain of a commercial vessel on which that eligible traveler is booked to travel during the covered trip, based on that eligible traveler's exposure to COVID-19. The benefit does not cover travel restrictions (whether or not they are referred to as "quarantine") that apply generally or broadly (a) to some segment or all of a population, geographical area, building, or vessel (including without limitation shelter-in-place, stay-at-home, safer-at-home, or other similar restriction), or (b) based on to, from, or through where the person is traveling. Coverage may not cover the full cost of your quarantine and is subject to applicable benefit limits. See your plan for details.
For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of Epidemic Coverage Endorsement, including specific benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan's Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101–C series or 101–P series, depending on state of residence. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance, TravelSmart, and AgentSmart are marks of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance. SmartBenefits proactive payments and "no receipts" payments available only on certain plans. For plans that include proactive payments: when you opt in and provide flight information, Allianz Global Assistance will monitor flights and send flight status and benefit alerts, including alerts about flight delays that qualify for automated travel delay payments. Standard message/data rates apply to SMS alerts. Automated claims and payment system availability is not guaranteed and is subject to our sole discretion. All claims subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusions.
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New Season Opens with Introduction of the CougarTail Puff Bar
Players to Receive a Bite of Each Bar Sold
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILT Brands, LLC, celebrates year two of its historic NIL partnership with Brigham Young University athletes, introducing the high protein CougarTail Puff Bar and pledging 15 percent of its sales to the company's continued commitment to Cougar football players. Proceeds from the new CougarTail Bars will be in addition to the commitment BUILT made to athletes last year as part of new NCAA name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules that allowed BUILT to employ all BYU players, which included providing an amount equal to full tuition for walk-ons, or athletes who play without a scholarship.
The BYU CougarTail is a 16-inch maple bar served at major university athletic events, and according to Nick Greer, BUILT Brand's owner and CEO, "BYU fans love them almost as much as they do their athletic teams. Our new CougarTail Puff Bar — with its maple chocolate coating — is the closest a fan can come to putting the legendary CougarTail in your pocket without making a mess. What's more, each sale will directly support Cougar Football and provide an opportunity for every Cougar fan to get involved in NIL. It will also introduce individuals outside of Cougar Nation to the great taste one of Utah's most famous confections."
One year ago, BUILT and BYU rocked the sporting world with an announcement that defined the potential of the NIL, demonstrating how the new rules could benefit the whole team, rather than one or two superstar players, by employing individual athletes. "We especially wanted to focus on those heroic young men who show up and perform every day and are not on scholarships," said Greer. "They are athletes who beyond having to worry about school work, making the team, and spending hours on the field, often have to hold down a job—even two. BYU has a rich legacy of walk-on players whose sacrifice has been the bedrock of a winning tradition."
In a special event for players at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Saturday, August 20, Greer announced the financial support for the 2022-23 season and asked his 123 Royal Blue employees to accept two assignments — the first to serve as ambassadors of the new CougarTail Bar, helping the company introduce it to the world, and the second to "feed millions and millions of kids" by promoting #builtforgood and supporting the Five.12 Foundation.
"Together, we're going to fuel the future," Greer told the players. According to the CEO, "We're going to have every player of one of America's premier collegiate football dynasties out inspiring not only Cougar Nation but the world." The company's long-term vision is to grow the platform for service and engagement.
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said, "We are grateful for BUILT Brand's continued innovation and support for our Built4Life program that helps empower players to build upon a foundation of love, learning and service. Nick's vision, like our own, focuses on the whole and elevating everyone around us. We look forward to this next chapter of our relationship, providing even more player development opportunities for our entire team as we prepare for life well beyond the football field. We are excited to be part of the new #builtforgood campaign and love how the CougarTail Bar so uniquely reflects a popular tradition of BYU sporting events and the taste of Cougar Nation."
Please visit BUILT.com to find out more about BUILT for Good and how you can help feed/fuel kids.
BUILT Brands, LLC, manufactures the next generation of nutrition bars for high-performance living. As convenient as they are decadent, BUILT Bars are the perfect solution for a balanced diet and those who are counting calories and want to curb their cravings.
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- Best July ever: Crosstrek
CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 41,536 vehicle sales for July 2022, a 17.1 percent decrease compared with July 2021 (50,125) while Crosstrek had its best July sales ever. The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 305,331 a 17.8 percent decrease compared with the same period in 2021. Subaru continues to face inventory challenges as the result of microchip and supply chain issues affecting automakers across the globe.
"Customers know they can look to Subaru for the adventure-ready, family-friendly and safe vehicles they can count on, despite low inventory impacting the entire auto industry," said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. "We are thankful for customers' loyalty to our brand, even with supply chain challenges, and know this in large part to our goal of being More Than A Car Company®. We're proud our retailers deliver impeccable customer service and continue to build relationships with our customers."
In July, Crosstrek was a top performer by volume, and set a record of its best July ever, with 14,076 sales. The Impreza saw a 215 percent increase compared to July 2021, while the WRX increased by 9.8 percent. Year to date, the Ascent posted a 6 percent increase, while the BRZ carline posted an increase of 162 percent compared to the same period in 2021.
"While we continue to feel the effects of the ongoing supply chain issues, we are focused on delivering the high-quality vehicles Subaru is known for," said Jeff Walters, Senior Vice President of Sales. "Demand for Subaru vehicles remains high, and we look forward to rolling out our competitively priced, 2023 model year vehicles this fall, including the updated Subaru Ascent, Outback, and Legacy."
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, today announced that effective December 31, 2022, Bradley K. Alexander, chief operating officer, will retire from the company after 41 years of service. Consistent with the company's management succession plan, on January 1, 2023, Heeth Varnedoe, the company's current chief transformation officer, will succeed Alexander as chief operating officer.
"I wish to express my deep appreciation to Brad for his service to our company," said A. Ryals McMullian, president and chief operating officer. "His many contributions to the sales, operations, and marketing functions of Flowers have been instrumental to many of our company's successes and we have benefitted greatly from his extensive knowledge of the industry and steadfast leadership. We wish him the very best in his retirement."
McMullian continued, "In several key roles at Flowers, Heeth has consistently demonstrated his superior business acumen and in-depth understanding of our company's operations. Given his proven leadership skills, I have every confidence he will do an outstanding job as we continue our digital transformation efforts while remaining focused on serving the needs of our consumers."
Varnedoe joined Flowers Foods in 1990, holding a number of management positions, including president of the company's bakery in Jacksonville, Florida. He left Flowers in 2000 to pursue other business interests and rejoined in 2012 as director of DSD cake sales, then served as vice president of national accounts from 2012 to 2015. In 2016, he was promoted to president of the company's Phoenix, Arizona bakery and served as senior vice president of DSD Regions/Sales from 2017 to 2020, when he was named to his current role. Varnedoe holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and history from Presbyterian College.
About Flowers Foods
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2021 sales of $4.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.
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Forward-looking statements are based on current information and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Certain factors that may cause actual results, performance, liquidity, and achievements to differ materially from those projected are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K") and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC') and may include, but are not limited to, (a) unexpected changes in any of the following: (1) general economic and business conditions; (2) the competitive setting in which we operate, including advertising or promotional strategies by us or our competitors, as well as changes in consumer demand; (3) interest rates and other terms available to us on our borrowings; (4) supply chain conditions and any related impact on energy and raw materials costs and availability and hedging counter-party risks; (5) relationships with or increased costs related to our employees and third-party service providers; (6) laws and regulations (including environmental and health-related issues); and (7) accounting standards or tax rates in the markets in which we operate, (b) the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and future responses and/or measures taken in response thereto, including, but not limited to, new and emerging variants of the virus and the efficacy and distribution of vaccines, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, (c) our ability to manage the demand, supply and operational challenges with the actual or perceived effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; (d) the loss or financial instability of any significant customer(s), including as a result of product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, (e) changes in consumer behavior, trends and preferences, including health and whole grain trends, and the movement toward more inexpensive store branded products, (f) the level of success we achieve in developing and introducing new products and entering new markets, (g) our ability to implement new technology and customer requirements as required, (h) our ability to operate existing, and any new, manufacturing lines according to schedule, (i) our ability to implement and achieve our environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") goals in accordance with suppliers, regulations, and customers; (j) our ability to execute our business strategies which may involve, among other things, (1) the ability to realize the intended benefits of planned or contemplated acquisitions, dispositions or joint ventures, (2) the deployment of new systems (e.g., our enterprise resource planning ("ERP") system), distribution channels and technology, and (3) an enhanced organizational structure, (k) consolidation within the baking industry and related industries, (l) changes in pricing, customer and consumer reaction to pricing actions (including decreased volumes), and the pricing environment among competitors within the industry, (m) our ability to adjust pricing to offset, or partially offset, inflationary pressure on the cost of our products; (n) disruptions in our direct-store-delivery distribution model, including litigation or an adverse ruling by a court or regulatory or governmental body, or other regulatory developments, that could affect the independent contractor classifications of the independent distributor partners, (n) increasing legal complexity and legal proceedings that we are or may become subject to, (p) labor shortages and turnover or increases in employee and employee-related costs, (q) the credit, business, and legal risks associated with independent distributor partners and customers, which operate in the highly competitive retail food and foodservice industries, (r) any business disruptions due to political instability, pandemics, armed hostilities (including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine), incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, labor strikes or work stoppages, technological breakdowns, product contamination, product recalls or safety concerns related to our products, or the responses to or repercussions from any of these or similar events or conditions and our ability to insure against such events, (s) the failure of our information technology systems to perform adequately, including any interruptions, intrusions, cyber-attacks or security breaches of such systems or risks associated with the planned implementation of the upgrade of our ERP system; and (t) the potential impact of climate change on the company, including physical and transition risks, higher regulatory and compliance costs, reputational risks, and availability of capital on attractive terms. The foregoing list of important factors does not include all such factors, nor necessarily present them in order of importance. In addition, you should consult other disclosures made by the company (such as in our other filings with the SEC or in company press releases) for other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the company. Refer to Part I, Item 1A., Risk Factors, of the Form 10-K, Part II, Item 1A., Risk Factors of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 23, 2022 and subsequent filings with the SEC for additional information regarding factors that could affect the company's results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date made and are inherently uncertain. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update such statements, except as required by law. You are advised, however, to consult any further public disclosures by the company (such as in our filings with the SEC or in company press releases) on related subjects.
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SHANGHAI, April 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a number of cities in China are ramping up anti-epidemic measures, more consumers rely on online-to-offline services to purchase much-needed medications. JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms operated by Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), is proactively stepping up efforts to guarantee citizens' medication needs in collaboration with its pharmaceutical partners.
In Shanghai where Dada is headquartered, a surge in number of orders for drugs becomes evident – to address citizens' needs, JDDJ's on-demand retail and delivery services have become essential. According to operating data from JDDJ on April 1, in March, the number of orders for epidemic prevention related medical supplies, the number of orders for chronic disease medicines, and that of orders for common household medicines in Shanghai have increased by 380%, 160% and 130%, respectively, on a month-over-month basis.
In addition, to better help those in need, JDDJ is now connected to JD Health, the healthcare subsidiary of JD.com, to provide 24-hour free online health consultation services as an effort to enable platform customers to obtain professional advice and guidance from doctors in a timely manner without leaving home. Data from JDDJ shows a strong demand in online medical consultation in March across the country, recording a month-over-month growth of 30% in number of consultations compared to February.
About Dada Group
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA."
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Hot first day of school as storms take a break!
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Drier air moves over the Suncoast to start the school year Wednesday and stays with us through Friday. That means afternoon storms take a break. Tuesday storms gave us 0.51″ at SRQ, 0.46″ at Lakewood Ranch, 1.01″ downtown Bradenton and 1.52″ on the south side of Osprey. Look out for and drain any standing water that you can because mosquitoes are going to love the result of the last few days of rain. More moisture returns into the weekend and with it the chance for afternoon storms again.
Tracking the tropics, a weak tropical wave in the Atlantic continues to push west. But conditions in the atmosphere are not good for development, so this one has a low chance of becoming a hurricane. We will continue to track it closely!
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National publication highlights legal 'heroes' who seek justice for consumers
DALLAS, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran trial lawyer Majed Nachawati has been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2022.
The national honor places Mr. Nachawati among the best trial lawyers in the country and highlights his leadership in high-profile multidistrict litigation. Mr. Nachawati represents individuals and public entities harmed by dangerous products, chemicals, highly addictive prescription opioids and the 2021 Texas winter storm blackout.
This year's honorees are described by Lawdragon CEO Katrina Dewey as "heroes" who "relish their role of underdog, taking on the toughest cases and typically only getting paid if they win."
"These are the lawyers who stand on the front line in individual lawsuits and class actions seeking justice," said Ms. Dewey.
Mr. Nachawati has forged a reputation for spearheading aggressive legal strategies in complex multidistrict litigation. His team recently secured a closely watched appellate ruling for the cities of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, N.M., in ongoing litigation against manufacturers, distributors and retailers of addictive prescription opioids.
He has been an outspoken watchdog over Bayer/Monsanto's treatment of patients with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, developed after using the Roundup herbicide. And he has battled Johnson & Johnson's extreme move to declare bankruptcy to shed legal liabilities to women who developed ovarian cancer after using J&J's talcum powder products.
"Being a true advocate in these cases often means taking a stand and going the extra mile in a legal fight," Mr. Nachawati said. "I'm proud of the work we do in this arena, and I'm thrilled that our hard work has not gone unnoticed."
The Lawdragon 500 guide, which is published annually, relies on editorial evaluations, peer and client nominations, and independent third-party research to recognize the nation's most accomplished attorneys in various practice areas. For a complete list of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2022, click here.
Mr. Nachawati represents individuals in mass-tort litigation, businesses and governmental entities in contingent litigation and individual victims in complex personal injury litigation. The Fears Nachawati law firm is one of the largest and most diverse products liability law firms in the nation. The firm is ranked No. 1 nationally in products liability filings in federal court over the past three years, according to Lex Machina. For more information visit https://www.fnlawfirm.com.
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Available Now! Coinbound's New Guide to NFT Marketing
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the highly anticipated NFT conference in New York City, Ty Smith, CEO and Founder of Coinbound, will be sharing his latest insights for succeeding in NFT Marketing. Coinbound is the leading Web3 marketing agency and has successfully supported a wide variety of NFT projects, such as helping one grow their Discord by over 9k members in one month, cross 2600+ ETH(in volume) in the first 24 hours of sale and sell-out their first 3,000 NFTs!
After navigating various campaigns and multiple bear markets, he has gained key insights into NFT Marketing and the future of Web3. As one of the invited speakers, Ty will be diving deep into the top trends and strategies for NFT Marketing.
Ty stated recently, "The biggest reason why clients come to us is to break through the noise in the NFT space. With today's level of mainstream notoriety, there's more pressure than ever to utilize refined marketing techniques to get an NFT project to grow in popularity and authority. That's where our team shines."
As the leading Web3 Marketing Agency, we have vast hands-on experience in developing cohesive, personalized NFT marketing campaigns for each Coinbound client. Our team focuses exclusively on Web3 and isn't just a haphazard branch of a larger entity. With this expertise, the team curated the Advanced Guide To NFT Marketing – 2022 Checklist.
Ty will be expanding on this comprehensive guide at the upcoming event. He will be available for interviews and comments throughout the conference. Whether you are an NFT creator, investor or journalist, this will be an amazing opportunity to connect with Ty and get his unique perspective on the ever-changing world of Web3.
Ty Daniel Smith is the Founder and CEO of Coinbound, the leading web3 marketing agency. He has been passionate about and investing in the Web3 space for a number of years. With his determination and strong belief in the power of Web3, he's achieved significant accolades in this nascent industry. Ty not only bootstrapped Coinbound to become a 7-figure agency, but he is also the host of The Crypto Marketing Show with 50k+ monthly listeners and has 20k+ followers on Twitter.
Since 2019, Coinbound has been supporting cryptocurrency and web3 projects in getting the public attention they deserve. Coinbound is the current leading web3 marketing agency with the most diverse inventory of web3 marketing services. Coinbound's team has successfully supported some of the biggest projects in the space including MetaMask, eToro, Nexo, Voyager, Cosmos, ShapeShift, and OKCoin.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The classic virtual pet game, Neopets, arrives in an exciting new web3 format as Neopets Metaverse (www.neopetsmeta.io) with the launch of its Alpha version on August 26th. Neopets Metaverse combines classic elements of the original Neopets with a robust variety of new features and activities to create a nostalgia-invoking experience designed to appeal to both seasoned Neopians and new players all over the world.
The design is based on Neopets.com, one of the world's first online community-building experiences. Neopets Metaverse players can expect a rush of nostalgia along with an ever-growing world to discover, including:
- A diverse Neopets customization and care system.
- Personalized Neohomes to design, create, and visit.
- A brand new battle combat system
- A variety of PvE (Player versus Environment) activities to train and grow your Neopets.
- A unique experience to buy, sell, and trade items as well as accessories in the reimagined shops and P2P Marketplace.
Upon completing all the elements of the alpha version, players can expect to receive exclusive in-game prizes.
"Behind the story of Neopets is a strong and supportive community of players who have also grown with the Neopets brand, diligently holding onto the nostalgia attached to it," says Dominic Law, Chief Metaverse Officer for Neopets Metaverse. "Whether you're a player who traversed the world of Neopia in the early Y2K days or someone who has joined us recently, we are excited to invite you on an epic adventure within Neopets Metaverse and the Web3 space."
Since its inception, Neopets.com has attracted more than 150 million players over 22 plus years. With more than one million active users engaging with the classic browser-based experience, Neopets Metaverse is thrilled to bring players reimagined mini-games, inspired by a selection of beloved, fan-favorite flash games that Neopets fans have previously enjoyed.
Starting on August 15th, Neopets Metaverse began its mini-game rollout with the launch of a new rendition of "Turmac Roll", a side-scrolling action game in which the player guides a rolling Turmac while collecting berries and avoiding obstacles. Other exclusive and classic mini games such as the "Meerca Chase" and "Ultimate Bullseye" will be available in the upcoming Alpha Launch.
Neopets has long been a welcoming and inclusive community. With the integration of the blockchain ecosystem, Neopets Metaverse will tap into the vast potential that GameFi has to offer, while simultaneously achieving the vision of the Neopets Metaverse to prolong generational memories and experiences for future Neopians. The roadmap of Neopets Metaverse can be found here.
Neopets Metaverse is a play-and-earn, community-driven virtual pet game based on the original Neopets classic. At its core, the Neopets Metaverse is a digital world in which players can raise, care for, customize, and battle with their Neopets while building, owning, and monetizing their gaming experiences on the blockchain. With so many options, no two gameplay experiences are ever the same. The Neopets Metaverse boasts everything you've come to love about the original game plus so much more. Featuring thrilling mini-games, electric PvP battles, a unique Neopet care and customization system, and much more, the Neopets Metaverse offers a nostalgic, dynamic Web3 gameplay experience for everyone. Neopets Metaverse will be a free-to-play game: casual, fun, and simple to navigate. Read our litepaper for a closer look at all the features Neopets Metaverse has to offer, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Discord, LinkedIn and Medium for all official updates on the project. For enquiries, please contact contactus@neopetsmeta.io.
Launched in 1999, Neopets.com has been the most popular virtual pet site for the past two decades. Through a variety of mini-games, an expansive world to discover, a burgeoning community, and a robust virtual economy, players can explore, interact and engage with other Neopians in the lore and storied history of Neopia. The Neopets Community, like the game itself, is distinct, bold, and energetic, and enhances the overall experience of Neopets.com. To learn more about Neopets, please follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
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Best Lawyers in America recognizes 3 from Dallas trial boutique
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three trial attorneys from the Dallas boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, are included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
Firm co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer, along with partner Ben Stewart, are each featured among the country's top commercial litigation attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Bailey was selected among the top appellate attorneys.
Mr. Bailey is a nationally known trial and appellate attorney, representing clients in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, RICO, employment law, trade secrets, deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust, unfair business practices, and the Packers and Stockyards Act. In addition to Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, the National Trial Lawyers, Texas Lawyer, BTI Consulting, Lawdragon, and Texas Super Lawyers.
With a practice focused on high-stakes disputes, business owners regularly turn to Mr. Brauer when facing allegations of fraud or deceptive practices in commercial transactions, breaches of fiduciary duties, and litigation relating to non-compete agreements. He also assists clients with disputes involving the sales and acquisitions of businesses. His work has earned multiple professional honors from Chambers USA, BTI Consulting, D Magazine, Texas Lawyer, and Texas Super Lawyers.
Mr. Stewart represents clients in federal and state courts in matters involving contractual disputes, breaches of fiduciary duties, insurance coverage, officer/director liability, and other complex litigation. He also serves as a mediator and assists companies with both internal and governmental investigations. In addition to his Best Lawyers, his work has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers.
Selection to The Best Lawyers in America is based on confidential evaluations by attorneys in the same practice area and from the same geographic region. For the full listing, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.
About Bailey Brauer PLLC
Bailey Brauer PLLC is nationally recognized for its trial and appellate work and provides battle-tested, sophisticated courtroom experience in high-stakes litigation matters. The firm focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and class actions. Learn more about the firm at: http://baileybrauer.com.
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talon International, Inc. continues its legacy and history as lead innovators, introducing its newest division, "Bonding." With technology suitable for various categories within the apparel industry as well as many other applications: such as outdoor products, automotive and countless other applications. This new product line continues to be aligned with the company's ethos of leading the charge and shifting apparel and other industries towards sustainability, innovation, quality, and premium performance.
Talon International has an existing portfolio of revolutionary products including zippers, trim, stretch technologies, packaging, anti-counterfeit solutions, sustainability and now its latest bonding solutions. With performance, quality and functionality being a core value for their offerings, Talon identified a gap in the market for high-quality adhesive films and high levels of technical support in the field.
Following detailed industry research, speaking with both existing and new clients, product development and testing processes, we are proud to unveil solutions that deliver comfort and performance, and water resistance and seamless applications. The product line features "Flex-It" films, Adhesive films, Overlay films, and Seam Sealing Tapes each with their own unique technologies and functionality.
"Design is in the details; we are dedicated to constant iteration and innovation to provide our existing and prospective clients with products that move the needle in the quality of finished products to create excellent customer experiences," says Larry Dyne, Chief Executive Officer at Talon International Inc.
Designed specifically for comfort and performance, the Flex-It films range features a spandex film secured between two adhesive layers for superior elasticity, strength, and durability. Ideal for lingerie and undergarments, active and athleisure, as well as outerwear, there are multiple variations to choose from.
With the move towards the importance of design aesthetics as well as functionality the seamless Adhesive film range was introduced to maintain premium softness, flexibility, and support while providing high-performance throughout the life of the garment.
"With the ability to bond fabrics, waterproofing, creating breathable barriers, and spider web adhesives, the line is perfect for sportswear, athleisure, shapewear, and undergarments," says Abhijeet Majumdar, Director of Bonding at Talon International Inc.
When it comes to innovating apparel for workwear, skiing, hiking, and outerwear, as well as tents, backpacks, and luggage, water resistant Seam Sealing Tape films are one of their latest innovations. With options for 2-layer tapes, 3-layer tapes, colored tapes, and printed tapes, the high-quality adhesive films increase the water-resistant properties, and therefore durability, of seams.
Lastly, to fill a void found within these various applications and use cases Overlay film provides garments with safety, security, and durability against shrinking and stretching over time. With a wide range of colors and options available, the film can be applied to many material variants including zippers, bag flaps, elastic bands, woven and knitted garments for compression and waterproofing.
Our 128-year history provides Talon with unmatched knowledge of the products and innovations required to turn their client's visions into reality. Working with prestigious brands including Guess, Urban Outfitters, Polo Ralph Lauren, Superdry, Reebok, Spanx, Van Heusen, and so many more, Talon is well respected as a heritage brand that assists their clients in standing out from their competitors with customized solutions.
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The country is the first in Latin America to have the product, the card is in beta phase and will be widely available in the coming weeks
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the world's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, and Mastercard announce the launch of Binance Card in Argentina to bridge the gap between cryptocurrencies and everyday purchases. Argentina is the first country in Latin America to have the product. The Binance Card is part of the company's ongoing efforts towards furthering global cryptocurrency adoption in a tangible manner. The product is in beta phase and will be widely available in the coming weeks.
The Binance Card issued by Credencial Payments will allow all new and existing Binance users in Argentina with a valid national ID to make purchases and pay bills with cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and BNB, at over 90 million Mastercard merchants worldwide, both in-store and online. Users can enjoy a seamless transaction in which their cryptocurrencies are converted to fiat currency in real-time at the point of purchase, as well as earn up to 8% in crypto cashback on eligible purchases and enjoy zero fees* on ATM withdrawals.
Binance cardholders will be able to manage their cards through the card dashboard on the Binance App and website. Users will also be able to view their transaction history and access customer support via the card dashboard.
"Our work with digital currencies builds on our strong foundation to enable choice and peace of mind when people shop and pay. Together with our partners, Mastercard has been leading the payments industry in enabling entry to this exciting new world, helping bring millions of additional users into crypto and other digital assets in a safe and trusted manner", said Walter Pimenta, Executive Vice President, Products and Innovation, Mastercard Latin America and the Caribbean.
"Payments is one of the first and most obvious use cases for crypto, yet adoption has a lot of room to grow. By using the Binance Card, merchants continue to receive fiat and the users pay in cryptocurrency they choose. We believe the Binance Card is a significant step in encouraging wider crypto use and global adoption and now it is available for users from Argentina", said Maximiliano Hinz, general director of Binance in Latin America.
Binance plans to continue expanding in new markets as well as providing support for additional cryptocurrencies. All interested users can now register for the card via https://www.binance.com/es-AR/cards or the Binance App.
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LiveVox customers enabled with SuccessKPI realize immediate time to value with out-of-the-box integrations
CHANTILLY, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuccessKPI, Inc., a cloud-native contact center customer experience insight and action platform provider, today announced a partnership with LiveVox Holdings, Inc. ("LiveVox" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LVOX), a leading cloud-based provider of customer service and digital engagement tools. The integration provides LiveVox customers with access to SuccessKPI's platform.
SuccessKPI's all-in-one insights and action platform provides a 360-degree view into the health of the contact center from the agent to the CEO as well as artificial intelligence and automation to delight customers, while driving measurable business outcomes. The platform includes a purpose-built business intelligence layer, contact center analytics, speech and text analytics, speech transcription, quality management, SuccessKPI Playbooks™, and advanced reporting and visualizations.
LiveVox's performance-driven, blended omnichannel contact center solutions are purpose-built to power exceptional customer and agent experiences. The company's pre-integrated contact center solutions are easy to implement and optimize, allowing companies to replace or enhance their existing contact center platform. By seamlessly unifying blended omnichannel communications, CRM, AI, and WEM capabilities, the Company's technology delivers exceptional agent and customer experiences, while helping to mitigate compliance risk.
Benefits of the integration include:
- 184 adapters to instantly integrate popular third-party applications and enterprise and third-party data sources into SuccessKPI's contact center insight and action platform.
- Through SuccessKPI's real-time speech analytics, LiveVox provides real-time agent assist and immediate customer value.
- The partnership enables agents, managers, and decision makers to access customer journey views to improve their decision-making and customer satisfaction.
"As organizations today continue to shift more and more to a digital environment, data, analytics and enhanced business intelligence are essential to drive an exceptional customer experience," said Louis Summe, CEO and Co-Founder of LiveVox. "Our integration with SuccessKPI is well-aligned with our product vision and enhances the business intelligence and analytics that we already provide to customers by bringing additional data into the ecosystem and enabling real-time agent assist and decision-making capabilities."
"The LiveVox and SuccessKPI partnership is very exciting, overnight we had more insight into the conversations in our organization around the globe with no integration effort required," shared Tim Collins, Chief Customer Officer of InDebted. "With this new partnership we expect to see a significant increase in customer experience, agent retention, compliance, and company profitability."
Dave Rennyson, Co-Founder and CEO of SuccessKPI, shared that the LiveVox partnership is an important step forward for both companies to meet rapidly growing market demand. "Our company couldn't be more pleased at the opportunity to support billions of interactions per year with LiveVox. Combining our technologies, LiveVox and SuccessKPI are together leading the next generation of customer experience."
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SuccessKPI is a revolutionary on-demand experience analytics software provider enabling organizations to utilize artificial intelligence and automation to improve business outcomes and transform customer experiences. SuccessKPI's insight and action platform removes the obstacles that agents, managers, and executives encounter in delivering exceptional customer service. We are trusted by some of the world's largest government, BPO, financial, healthcare, and technology contact centers in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Learn more at www.successkpi.com.
LiveVox (Nasdaq: LVOX) is a next-generation contact center platform that powers more than 14 billion omnichannel interactions a year. By seamlessly unifying blended omnichannel communications, CRM, AI, and WEM capabilities, the Company's technology delivers exceptional agent and customer experiences, while helping to mitigate compliance risk. With 20 years of cloud experience and expertise, LiveVox's CCaaS 2.0 platform is at the forefront of cloud contact center innovation. The Company has more than 650 global employees and is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Atlanta; Columbus; Denver; St. Louis; Medellin, Colombia; and Bangalore, India. To stay up to date with everything LiveVox, follow us at @LiveVox or visit livevox.com.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including those containing the words "anticipate," "expect," "suggests," "plan," "believe," "intend," "estimates," "targets," "projects," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "forecast," "opportunity" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon management estimates and forecasts and reflect the views, assumptions, expectations, and opinions of the Company as of the date of this press release, and may include, without limitation, changes in general economic conditions, including as a result of COVID-19, all of which are accordingly subject to change. Any such estimates, assumptions, expectations, forecasts, views or opinions set forth in this press release constitute the Company's judgments and should be regarded as indicative, preliminary and for illustrative purposes only. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known to the Company, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or financial condition to be materially different from the expectations of future results, performance of financial condition. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2022. Although forward-looking statements have been made in good faith and are based on assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, there is no assurance that the expected results will be achieved. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) plans to release its second-quarter 2022 earnings by 7 a.m. ET, Thursday, August 4.
Sempra executives will conduct a conference call at 12 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 4. Investors, media, analysts and the public may listen to a live webcast of the conference call on the company's website, sempra.com, by clicking on the appropriate audio link.
Prior to the conference call, a slide presentation detailing the earnings results also will be posted by 7 a.m. ET, Thursday, August 4, on Sempra's website.
For those unable to obtain access to the live webcast, it will be available on replay a few hours after its conclusion by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 1507557, or it can be accessed on the company's website.
Sempra's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The Sempra family of companies have 20,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to nearly 40 million consumers. With more than $72 billion in total assets at the end of 2021, the San Diego-based company is the owner of one of the largest energy networks in North America helping some of the world's leading economies move to cleaner sources of energy. The company is helping to advance the global energy transition through electrification and decarbonization in the markets it serves, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra is consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performing culture focused on safety, workforce development and training, and diversity and inclusion. Sempra is the only North American utility sector company included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2022 by Fortune Magazine. For additional information about Sempra, please visit Sempra's website at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.
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SEATTLE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kineta, Inc. ("Kineta" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology, announced today the appointment of Thierry Guillaudeux, PhD to Chief Scientific Officer of the Company. As Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Guillaudeux will lead Kineta's R&D team and oversee all of Kineta's innovative drug programs from discovery through clinical development.
"Dr. Guillaudeux is a highly regarded immunologist and an exceptional leader, and we are pleased to recognize his contributions to the Company with his promotion to Chief Scientific Officer," said Shawn Iadonato, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Kineta. "Thierry has been the driving force in expanding Kineta's pipeline of potential best-in-class immuno-oncology products targeting VISTA, CD27 and our newly unveiled CD24 program."
Dr. Guillaudeux has over 30 years of experience in immuno-oncology research and development in France and the United States. He joined Kineta in 2019 as SVP, Immuno-oncology and built a world-class research team, expanded Kineta's proprietary PiiONEER™ platform and advanced the Company's immuno-oncology pipeline including KVA12.1, a potential best-in-class VISTA blocking immunotherapy. KVA12.1 will be initiating Phase 1 clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors in Q4 2022. Prior to joining Kineta in 2019, Dr. Guillaudeux built a strong executive background in academia as an Associate Professor at the University of Rennes 1. He also headed a research laboratory at the French National Institute of Health with more than 60 employees and served as a Vice President in Technology Transfer at the University of Rennes. Dr. Guillaudeux previously served as a board member of Satt ouest valorisation and IRT bcom, two French biotechnology companies .
Dr. Guillaudeux's fields of expertise are in B cell lymphoma, lung cancer and the tumor microenvironment. He has published over 40 peer-review publications and is a co-inventor of multiple patents. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Rennes and his PhD in Immuno-oncology from the University of Toulouse. He achieved his post-doctorate at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and was responsible for the sequencing of the Human Major Histocompatibility Complex I.
Kineta is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to develop next generation immunotherapies that transform patients' lives. Kineta has leveraged its expertise in innate immunity with an intent to develop first or best-in-class immunotherapies that address the major challenges with current cancer therapy. For more information on Kineta please visit www.kinetabio.com, and follow Kineta on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
PiiONEER™ Platform is focused on developing fully human monoclonal antibodies that target novel innate immune pathways. It was designed for the discovery and development of first or best-in-class immunotherapies that address the major challenges with cancer immune resistance to current therapies. Utilization of the PiiONEER™ Platform results in novel, well-characterized lead antibody therapeutics that can be efficiently advanced into formal IND enabling and clinical studies.
KVA12.1 is a potential best-in-class VISTA blocking immunotherapy to address the problem of immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. It is a fully human engineered IgG1 monoclonal antibody that was designed to bind to VISTA through a unique epitope. KVA12.1 may be an effective immunotherapy for many types of cancer including NSCLC (lung), colorectal, renal cell carcinoma, head and neck, and ovarian. These initial target indications represent a significant unmet medical need with a large worldwide commercial opportunity for KVA12.1.
Anti-CD27 mAb program: Kineta has developed a diverse set of anti-CD27 agonist antibodies. They are fully human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that demonstrate low nanomolar (nM) binding affinity to CD27 in humans. In preclinical studies, Kineta's selected lead anti-CD27 agonist mAbs induce T cell proliferation and secretion of cytokines involved in T cell priming and recruitment, demonstrating the ability to potentiate new anti-tumor responses. Kineta is in the final stage of lead selection and plans to nominate a clinical candidate in Q2 2022.
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material with respect to the proposed transaction between Yumanity Therapeutics, Inc. ("Yumanity") and Kineta . In connection with the proposed transaction, Yumanity intends to file relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a prospectus and a proxy statement. Yumanity will mail the proxy statement/prospectus to the Yumanity stockholders, and the securities may not be sold or exchanged until the registration statement becomes effective. Investors and securityholders of Yumanity and Kineta are urged to read these materials when they become available because they will contain important information about Yumanity, Kineta and the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statement, definitive proxy statement/prospectus or any other documents that Yumanity may file with the SEC or send to securityholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and securityholders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC, once available, on Yumanity's website at www.yumanity.com, on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Yumanity's Investor Relations at (212) 213-0006 ext. 331.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Each of Yumanity, Kineta and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Yumanity in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the executive officers and directors of Yumanity is set forth in Yumanity's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A relating to the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the SEC on April 25, 2022. Other information regarding the interests of such individuals, who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies for the stockholders of Yumanity, will be set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus, which will be included in Yumanity's registration statement on Form S-4 when it is filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.
NOTICE: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding Kineta's plans for pre-clinical and clinical studies, regulatory filings, investor returns, anticipated drug effects in human subjects and other statements that are not historical in nature. You are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties inherent in Kineta's business which could significantly affect expected results, including without limitation progress of drug development, ability to raise capital to fund drug development, clinical testing and regulatory approval, developments in raw material and personnel costs and legislative, fiscal and other regulatory measures. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, Kineta undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the issuance of this press release.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging Markets Horizon Corp. (the "Company") announced today that, on August 23, 2022, it received a notice (the "Notice") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") notifying the Company that because it is delinquent in filing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 (the "Form 10-Q"), it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Listing Rule"). The Listing Rule requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Notice stated that the Company has sixty calendar days from the date of the Notice to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Listing Rule. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, it has the discretion to grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the Form 10-Q (or until February 13, 2023) to regain compliance. The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's securities on Nasdaq.
As previously disclosed in the Company's Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 filed on August 15, 2022, the Company was unable to file the Form 10-Q by the required due date of August 15, 2022 due to delays in compiling information required to be included in the Form 10-Q and additional delays in completing the review of the financial statements included in the Form 10-Q arising from the Company's historical relationship with VTB. The Company is working diligently to address these issues and file its Form 10-Q as soon as practicable.
About Emerging Markets Horizon Corp.
Emerging Markets Horizon Corp. is a blank check company focused on Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (excluding Russia and Belarus) and Latin America, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company is sponsored by EM Horizon Investments, which is controlled by FPP Capital Advisers (an affiliate of FPP Asset Management LLP).
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This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's registration statement and prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
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HIALEAH, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Florida Autism Charter School, (SFACS) is excited to announce they will be holding their annual Autism Walk to benefit Friends of South Florida Autism, in conjunction with a Safety Fair, in partnership with the City of Hialeah on April 9th from 10AM until 1PM.
Every April, SFACS parents, students and relatives gather together to walk for Autism during Autism Awareness Month. Last year's walk was a "drive-by style" due to the COVID pandemic. SFACS is now hosting the Walk at the new campus in the Hialeah Annex.
Dr. Tamara Moodie, Principal and one of the founders of SFACS says they expect this walk to be the best walk they have ever had, "I believe we are going to see well over 300 people walk with us this year," Dr. Moodie says, "We have close to 300 students alone at our campus and now that we are partnering with the city, we're asking all parents, families and anyone that has a child or adult with Autism to join us for this cause."
The partnership with Hialeah is allowing the school to close off several city streets surrounding the school. That will allow for Hialeah Police, the Miami-Dade School Police Autism Car and a parent from the school who has an Autism Motorcycle, to lead the walk from the school, around the industrial block, over 97th avenue and back to the school on the day of the event. "This is the first time we've ever done anything like this before and I am sure it is going to open the door for the community to see how important Autism awareness really is, especially with 1 in 44 children being diagnosed every year, according to the CDC;" says Dr. Moodie, "We want the community to know our School and our Center are here for them. We exist to help our community and that's exactly what we want to do."
In addition to the Walk, the Safety Fair is also showcasing Police, Fire, Ambulance and Medical safety during the event. Parents and children will have the opportunity to tour the City's fire trucks, the ambulances, the police cars & will even will have the chance to write on one of the fire trucks at the campus. There will also be numerous vendors on hand with information for the public on safety, awareness, special needs registries (programs that allow the police department to know about families with special needs so they can be of more assistance during a call) and sensory friendly toys and programs. This will include tables from the City of Hialeah's Health Department, the Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board, UM Card's Autism and Special Needs resource program & Nova Southeastern University's School of Dentistry.
Mayor Esteban "Steve" Bovo of Hialeah will also be on hand to take part in the Walk, to answer questions about the future of Autism programs in the community, and to talk about the future "South Florida Autism Center", which will be built adjacent to the SFACS campus. The Center will feature a swimming pool, a gym, Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapies as well as a daycare center and respite programs.
After the walk, Mayor Bovo will also tip the basketball for the SFACS Sunrays Basketball team, a group comprised of players who are all on the Autism Spectrum. In addition to the game, the SFACS Sunrays Dance Team will be performing a dance routine and the Miami Heat Dancers will also be on hand for the game.
SFACS is also providing games, bounce houses, food and drink at the event for purchase, however entrance into the event is free.
In addition to the Walk and Safety Fair, the school is also collecting gently used shoes in its "Shoes for Autism" shoe drive, benefitting families in need in countries across the world.
All proceeds raised at this year's event will be going to the Friends of South Florida Autism, which provides support to the South Florida Autism Charter School, The South Florida Autism Center and the future Villages of South Florida Autism. For more details on the event, you can contact the school at 305-823-2700 or email activities@sfacs.org.
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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elizabeth Pagliarini, COO/CFO of Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc. ("Summit") joined five other industry leaders on the Executive Roundtable at the 9th Annual IMN Real Estate CFO & COO Forum at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. The panelists shared their thoughts and experiences regarding the post pandemic environment, namely the recovery progress and how businesses are changing, trends in tenant lease terms, and the transition back to working in the office and its implications for new hires. They also provided insights into the availability of financing and how terms have changed over the past six months, how they are managing supply chain crises, rising costs of sourcing and materials, and staffing shortages, the changes made to core processes over the past 18 months and whether these changes would be permanent, and how investor communications have changed in recent months.
About Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc.
Summit is a publicly registered non-traded REIT that is currently focused on investing in seniors housing and care real estate located throughout the United States. The current portfolio includes interests in 53 facilities in 14 states. Please visit our website at: http://www.summithealthcarereit.com
This material does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc.
This release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc. that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in this release. Such factors include those described in the Risk Factors sections of the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the quarterly report for the period ended March 31, 2022. Forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Man accused of shooting sleeping wife with crossbow
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:32 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KCRG) - A 68-year-old man from Iowa is charged with attempted murder after police say he shot his wife with a crossbow.
Police responded to an Ottumwa, Iowa, house at 1:13 a.m. Wednesday on a report that a woman was shot with a crossbow, according to KCRG.
Investigators say the victim was shot with the crossbow while sleeping on a couch inside the home. She reportedly sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from the hospital.
Police arrested the victim’s husband, 68-year-old George Edward Dennison, at approximately 10 a.m. in a wooded area near the home. He was charged with attempt to commit murder and domestic abuse assault.
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LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OPTX, a reigning tech leader in the casino gaming industry, has contracted with the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The groundbreaking tech company, founded by former casino operators, is focused on streamlining casino player data into real-time insights for casino operators.
OPTX is bringing its full suite of Player Development, Slots and Marketing to Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
OPTX will provide a tool that will be utilized across multiple departments to create a single source of data for multiple disparate systems within the property. The slot department will have seamless functionality to navigate from high-level slot and property KPIs down to individual machine and player preferences. Player Development will have a real-time tool that allows them to engage with guests, identify opportunities, and grow their books of business all while streamlining day-to-day operational tasks across the gaming floor. Marketing teams will have the ability to introduce complex and automated marketing campaigns functionally which will increase the precision and effectiveness of their marketing spend.
Tyson Harding, Vice President of Casino Marketing at Westgate, expressed his enthusiasm for OPTX. "Westgate was looking for a solution to bring multiple layers of operations into one view in real-time and we found that with OPTX." Harding emphasized his desire to continue to introduce cutting edge technology at his property, "We were seeking a solution that not only helped solve our day-to-day challenges but one that also looks to introduce new features and functionality at a rapid pace to keep up with the ever-changing industry. We are excited to partner with OPTX."
Co-CEO of OPTX Brooke Fiumara shared, "Westgate selecting OPTX for its property business intelligence platform demonstrates the continued value operators place on our mission of creating the next generation of casino operations. Property leaders are seeking a single platform solution that doesn't just present data, it provides the functionality for operators to use it. We are confident OPTX will continue to meet the dynamic needs of Westgate."
OPTX ingests and simplifies all the information from multiple internal and external data sources so operators can take action and generate profitable results for their property, all within one integrated software solution. For more information about OPTX or to schedule a demo, go to www.OPTX.com.
OPTX was founded in mid-2019 by former casino executives that believe only through the union of operations, people and technology can impactful results be achieved. The OPTX solution is designed from the ground up to simplify complex processes and improve operational efficiency. As an enterprise technology solution for casino operators, OPTX gathers the meaningful player data from multiple source systems, cleanses it and then presents it in an understandably clear way. For more information about OPTX go to www.OPTX.com.
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Which L’Occitane gift sets are best?
L’Occitane pumps out some of the industry’s finest, sustainably sourced self-care products. Whether it be shea butter from West Africa, immortelle oil from France or almonds from the Alps, each L’Occitane product uses natural, locally sourced ingredients. However, finding the right one can be a challenge with so many amazing products from which to choose. If you’re in the market for a one-stop L’Occitane set, check out the L’Occitane Holiday Advent Calendar.
What to know before you buy a L’Occitane gift set
A little goes a long way
Because L’Occitane uses such a high concentration of their rich shea butter blend in their products, you don’t need to use much to get the desired results. In a situation where most products require three or four pumps, L’Occitane products should only require one.
Butter, cream or lotion
L’Occitane hand and body moisturizers, their best-selling products, come in one of three variations. The first is body butter, the thickest of the three and ideal for keeping moisture trapped in your skin. Because butter doesn’t directly moisturize, it’s best to apply it on damp skin. The second variation is skin cream, which contains more water than body butter and is ideal for lubricating and healing dry skin. The third variation is skin lotion, which is the thinnest because it contains the most water. Lotion doesn’t moisturize as well as cream, but it softens more effectively.
Scent profile
High-quality L’Occitane products function as a fragrance in their own right. Make sure to choose a scent that won’t interfere with your current regimen. If you’re unsure about which fragrance is right for you, opt for something with a subtle aroma like almond or shea butter or an entirely scentless product.
What to look for in a quality L’Occitane gift set
Research and innovation
While some formulas are better left untouched, such as the classic shea butter hand cream that’s blended with traditional techniques, others have benefitted from the tireless efforts of L’Occitane’s research and development team. When you’re shopping for a L’Occitane gift set, aim to get something that has products made with traditional as well as modern techniques.
Scent ingredients
As mentioned above, one of the best aspects of L’Occitane’s products is the exquisite scent profiles they offer. To get long-lasting coverage, keep an eye out for scents that bear the name of the product’s main ingredient, such as almond, lavender and shea butter.
Sustainability
While all L’Occitane packaging uses recycled materials, certain products are produced with enhanced fair trade and environmental standards. Be on the lookout for fair-trade approvals and sustainably sourced natural ingredients when shopping for a quality L’Occitane gift set.
How much you can expect to spend on a L’Occitane gift set
L’Occitane gift sets cost around $30 on the lower end and may cost close to $100 for options that include more products.
L’Occitane gift set FAQ
Are there storage protocols for L’Occitane hand creams?
A. L’Occitane hand creams require certain storage conditions to maintain their integrity over a long period. Thankfully, this is pretty to achieve. SImply store your cream at room temperature in a dry place; a handbag or bathroom vanity is perfect.
Are all L’Occitane products able to be used on skin and hair?
A. Although the main ingredients in most L’Occitane products are helpful for both skin, hair and even nails, you should only use a product where it is directed. If, for example, you put the hand cream in your hair, it will become heavy and greasy.
What are the best L’Occitane gift sets to buy?
Top L’Occitane gift set
L’Occitane Holiday Advent Calendar
What you need to know: The Advent Calendar gift set from L’Occitane is the ultimate sampler set with no less than 24 of the brand’s famous products.
What you’ll love: This gift set offers six unique hand creams, one foot cream, two conditioners, two shampoos and a smattering of body wash, face oils and other luxurious goodies. Each product uses premium ingredients, such as shea butter, almond oil or immortelle essential oil, a highly sought-after plant with natural anti-aging properties.
What you should consider: This gift set is specific to Christmas. However, that only applies to the packaging, and the items inside feature the standard L’Occitane labels.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sephora
Top L’Occitane gift set for the money
L’Occitane Shea Butter Skin Saviors
What you need to know: Featuring rich shea butter, this gift set nourishes and protects both your hair and skin with natural ingredients.
What you’ll love: First and foremost, all of the shea butter used in the products included in this set is sourced through a fair-trade certified partnership with cooperatives of women in West Africa. Prized for their versatility and effectiveness, L’Occitane’s shea butter products promise to keep hair, face and skin looking smooth, bright and refreshed all day long.
What you should consider: Featuring shea butter products, this set doesn’t offer L’Occitane’s range of productive ingredients.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: L’Occitane is known for its alluring hand creams, and this gift set is ideal for anyone who struggles with dry skin at any time of the year.
What you’ll love: This set includes three separate hand creams, each with a unique scent. Whether it be almond, lavender or the classic shea butter, this set has a scent for every occasion. Plus, the tubes in this gift set are larger than the traditional sample size sets usually include. To top it off, the creams come in a pleasing, yellow gift box that makes giving this set to someone else hassle-free.
What you should consider: This set only includes hand creams.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Sephora and Ulta
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Biden to host Southeast Asian leaders for May 12-13 summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian nations in Washington next month for a summit, the White House said Saturday.
The May 12-13 gathering is meant to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to being a partner with countries in the region.
The White House previously had announced that the summit would be held March 28-29, but the regional grouping of countries known as ASEAN sought a postponement due to scheduling concerns among some of its members.
The summit will commemorate 45 years of relations between the U.S. and the ASEAN nations. The gathering follows Biden’s participation in an October 2021 summit where he announced $102 million in new initiatives to help these countries with COVID-19 and health security, climate change, economic growth and gender equality.
“It is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration to serve as a strong, reliable partner in Southeast Asia,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Saturday in a statement. “Our shared aspirations for the region will continue to underpin our common commitment to advance an Indo-Pacific that is free and open, secure, connected, and resilient.”
ASEAN’s 10 members are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Its members have been at odds with each other over Myanmar, which has been wracked by violent unrest since the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February last year.
ASEAN is seeking to implement a five-point plan for Myanmar it reached last year stressing dialogue, humanitarian assistance and an end to violence. But Myanmar’s ruling military council has delayed the plan’s implementation even as the country has slipped into a situation that some U.N. experts have described as a civil war.
Myanmar’s lack of cooperation led ASEAN last year to bar its leader, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, from attending its annual summit meeting, an unprecedented step for the body whose members traditionally have avoided public criticism of each other and have operated by consensus.
It has applied a similar policy for subsequent meetings, saying that it would allow Myanmar to send only non-political representatives.
Biden hosted Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, for talks last month in which the president tried to assure Singapore and other Pacific allies that the administration remains focused on the region even while working with Europe and other allies to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) — Investigators have revealed new details in the tragic death of a good Samaritan who stopped to assist a stranded motorist along an Indiana road, only to wind up being shot and killed by the very person he stopped to lend aid to.
According to the Indiana State Police, Justin Moore, 31, of Owensboro, Kentucky, was traveling on State Road 135 just south of Palmyra when he ran out of gas and pulled his vehicle to the side of the road shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Monday.
Investigators learned that Moore had asked a local resident for gas, or money to obtain fuel, before returning to his car which was still partially in the road. Not long after, a reserve officer with the Palmyra Police Department arrived to assist Moore.
Investigators said it was at this time that Jacob Tyler McClanahan, 24, of Corydon, was traveling down State Road 135 in a pickup truck with a friend when he spotted Moore’s vehicle. McClanahan, a volunteer firefighter and employee of the county highway department, pulled his truck over in order to offer his assistance to Moore and the police officer.
At some point during the officer’s interaction with Moore, investigators said the Kentucky man was asked if he had any weapons inside his vehicle. Moore told the officer he did not have any weapons in the car but was in possession of a small knife, according to investigators. The officer asked Moore to place the knife inside the vehicle.
Investigators said they aren’t sure what prompted Moore’s next actions. After he was asked to put the knife in his car, Moore allegedly opened his door, reached inside as if to put the knife away, but then quickly turned around with a shotgun in his hands and fired at the officer.
Investigators said the officer reacted, drawing his own sidearm and firing back at Moore. Moore fired the shotgun a second time, according to police, but it was McClanahan who was struck and killed by the shotgun blast.
The reserve officer returned fire once more, investigators said, striking and killing the shotgun-wielding Kentucky man with his department-issued pistol.
State police said officers from multiple departments swarmed the scene in the wake of the frantic and sudden shooting. Life-saving measures were attempted on both Moore and McClanahan. The Palmyra officer was transported to the Harrison County Hospital after suffering a minor injury in the shootout.
Despite these new details, state police said investigators are still unsure why Moore was traveling in Indiana. No details have emerged at this time as to why he decided to pull out the shotgun and fire upon the very people who stopped to help him, investigators say.
In the wake of the tragic shooting, the Harrison County Fire Department, where McClanahan was a volunteer, expressed shock over the seemingly senseless shooting.
“Nothing makes sense that anyone could be murdered while stopping and rendering aid,” they wrote in a Facebook post.
“Jacob is a true hero that will forever be remembered living the selfless life he did. A true firefighter that was always there when you needed help. Godspeed Jacob T. McClanahan. Your brothers at Harrison Township will miss you. Gone but never forgotten.”
Jacob McClanahan was an employee of the Harrison County Highway Department who also shared a post that included photographs of McClanahan in tribute to their fallen coworker.
“Our hearts ache today over the senseless and tragic loss of our friend and coworker,” the highway department said in a Facebook post.
“Jacob was very kind and had the true heart of a servant. Whether here at the Highway Department or with the fire department Jacob was always looking for ways to help people.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/police-kentucky-man-stranded-on-side-of-road-pulled-out-shotgun-killed-firefighter-who-stopped-to-help/ | 2022-05-19T01:42:38Z |
SUZHOU, China, and ROCKVILLE, Md., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- scentage Pharma (6855.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, today announced that it has released the updated results from a Phase II study of the MDM2-p53 inhibitor alrizomadlin (APG-115) plus pembrolizumab in adults and children with various solid tumors in a Poster Discussion session at the 58th American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Entering the fifth consecutive year in which its abstracts were selected for presentations by the ASCO Annual Meeting, Ascentage Pharma showcased results from multiple clinical trials of its five drug candidates, including the much-anticipated data of alrizomadlin plus pembrolizumab, updated from the data at last year's oral presentation at the ASCO Annual Meeting. The updated results further validate the combination therapy's efficacy in patients with immuno-oncologic- (I-O) drug-resistant or recurrent melanoma, including two complete responses (CRs), an objective response rate (ORR) of 11% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 57%. The abstract also reports favorable clinical benefit in patients with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST), demonstrated by a DCR of 50%. MPNST is a rare pediatric type of sarcoma lacking effective treatment options.
"Ascentage's novel oral MDM2 inhibitor (alrizomadlin APG-115) continues to be well tolerated in combination with pembrolizumab and provides clinical benefit in several I-O relapse refractory tumor types, specifically various melanoma subtypes as well as MPNST, a rare pediatric sarcoma tumor with no available approved therapies", said Dr Bartosz Chmielowski, MD, Associate Professor from the Melanoma and Sarcoma program at UCLA, who presented the updated results at ASCO 2022.
Dr. Yifan Zhai, Chief Medical Officer of Ascentage Pharma, commented, "Alrizomadlin, a China-developed novel drug with first-in-class potential, is the first MDM2-p53 inhibitor entering clinical studies in China. These data we presented at this year's ASCO Annual Meeting validates alrizomadlin's therapeutic potential in patients with solid tumors that progressed on I-O drugs, thus signaling a potential new treatment option for patients with solid tumors. Furthermore, we are proud to be able to present clinical development progress for a number of Ascentage Pharma's drug candidates, which highlight our capabilities in global innovation. Honoring our mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world, we are now accelerating our clinical programs to bring more safe and effective therapeutics to patients in need."
The highlights of this abstract on alrizomadlin are as follows:
Newly updated activity results of alrizomadlin (APG-115), a novel MDM2/p53 inhibitor, plus pembrolizumab: Phase 2 study in adults and children with various solid tumors.
Abstract: #9517
- This US/Australian multicenter trial evaluated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and antitumor activity of alrizomadlin in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors.
- As of March 1, 2022, 150 patients had been enrolled in the Phase II study. Alrizomadlin was orally administered QOD at the recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) of 150 mg in combination with intravenously administered pembrolizumab. This study consists of 6 cohorts: PD-1/PD-L1-refractory melanoma (n=60), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC, n=19)/STK-11-mutant lung adenocarcinoma (n=7), ATM-mutant solid tumors (n=20); liposarcoma (n=17), urothelial cancer (n=13), and MPNST failed prior standard-of-care therapies (n=14).
- Efficacy Results:
- Common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs; ≥ 10%) of any grade were nausea, thrombocytopenia, vomiting, fatigue, decreased appetite, diarrhea, neutropenia, and anemia.
- Conclusions:
Appendix: A list of Ascentage Pharma's abstracts selected by this year's ASCO Annual Meeting
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B, and age-related diseases. On October 28, 2019, Ascentage Pharma was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK.
Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The company has built a pipeline of eight clinical drug candidates, including novel, highly potent Bcl-2, and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. The company is conducting more than 50 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, Europe, and China. Olverembatinib, the company's core drug candidate developed for the treatment of drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), was granted Priority Review status and a Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and is already approved for the indication. In addition, olverembatinib was also granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and a Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the US FDA, and an Orphan Designation by the EU. To date, Ascentage Pharma has obtained a total of 15 ODDs, 2 FTDs, and 2 Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations from the FDA and 1 ODD from the EU for four of the company's investigational drug candidates. Ascentage Pharma has been designated for multiple Major National R&D Projects, including 5 National Major New Drug Discovery and Manufacturing projects, 1 New Drug Incubator status, 4 Innovative Drug Programs, and 1 Major Project for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.
Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships with numerous renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutes such as UNITY Biotechnology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Merck, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. The company has built a talented team with global experience in discovering, developing, launching, and commercializing innovative drugs and is setting up world-class commercial manufacturing and Sales & Marketing teams. One pivotal aim of Ascentage Pharma is to continuously strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate its clinical development programs, in order to fulfil its mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world for the benefit of more patients.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements made in this article relate only to the events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this article. Except as required by law, Ascentage Pharma undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this article completely and with the understanding that our actual future results or performance may be materially different from what we expect. In this article, statements of, or references to, our intentions or those of any of our Directors or our Company are made as of the date of this article. Any of these intentions may alter in light of future development.
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Which Cuisinart toaster is best?
It is easier to take your toaster for granted — until it repeatedly burns your toast and it’s time to buy a new one. Cuisinart is a trusted brand of kitchen appliances with a diverse line of toasters to meet any household’s needs.
The Cuisinart Touch to Toast Leverless Toaster is a great option for high-tech toasting that is consistent and customizable.
What to know before you buy a Cuisinart toaster
Two slots vs. four slots
Cuisinart toasters are available in either two- or four-slot versions. Your choice depends on how many people are eating toast — and how often.
- Two slots: Two-slot toasters work great for one or two people or when counter space is at a premium. Sometimes their compact size can be a negative, though. Most two-slot toasters only fit standard slices of bread.
- Four slots: For large groups of people who like their toast morning, noon and night, a four-slot toaster is the best choice. The slots take up more counter space but have four large spaces, each ready for everything from supermarket bread to sliced artisan loaves.
Size of the slot
Size matters when it comes to the depth of toaster slots. Too short, and you will have to cram the bread in — too long, your tiny slice gets lost.
Some Cuisinart toasters feature extra-wide slots. These are 1 1/2 inches or more and can accommodate even the largest bagel or thickest slice of bread.
Finish
Whether you prefer a simple, classic look, sleek modern design or retro styling, Cuisinart has a wide variety of toasters to suit your kitchen’s decor. There’s a toaster for everyone’s style, from bright, funky colors to streamlined stainless steel.
What to look for in a quality Cuisinart toaster
Digital display
Some Cuisinart toasters feature a digital display that makes getting the perfect level of toastiness easy. Dial in your time and temperature for toasting, and check your work on the easy-to-read LED display.
More control
Cuisinart’s toasters let you customize your slice so you get exactly what you are looking for.
- Control the shade: Some toasters offer three different shade options, while others offer up to seven. When the shade control is a feature, most use a dial, but some higher-end models have push-button controls and a digital display.
- Bagel setting: Bagels have different demands in the toaster. Instead of an all-over crunch, you want a crispy exterior and a chewy center. Cuisinart toasters with bagel settings toast up the outside and just warm the inside.
- Reheat option: When your toast is ready before the rest of your breakfast, you’ll want to warm it before you eat. The reheat setting warms your toast without making it darker.
- Defrost: The defrost setting is perfect for frozen waffles or bread. Cuisinart designed this setting so that waffles and bread can go straight from the freezer to the toaster.
- Pause: Not sure if your toast is getting too dark? Press pause and check.
- Cancel: If you change your mind while the toast is in progress, Cuisinart toasters with a cancel button stop the toasting and lift the bread out.
Easy cleaning
Cuisinart toasters stow away neatly with cord storage and a crumb tray. Simply wrap the cord around the built-in cleats, and slide out the crumb tray to empty.
No-lever toasting
It’s a feature you may not know you needed. Simply pop the bread in, choose your setting, and the lever-free Cuisinart toaster lowers the bread automatically.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cuisinart toaster
Cuisinart makes high-quality toasters that are available across a wide price range. Expect to spend $30-$100.
Cuisinart toaster FAQ
Should you get a toaster or a toaster oven?
A. The answer depends on what you are planning on toasting. Cuisinart toasters work best for toasting flat food such as waffles, sandwich bread and bagels. On the other hand, a toaster oven can accommodate larger foods and has other functions. Toaster ovens are almost a smaller version of your regular oven and can broil, bake and roast.
If you are looking for something that can replace an oven for smaller tasks, a toaster oven is your best bet. However, nothing beats a Cuisinart toaster for producing the perfect toast every time.
Are Cuisinart toasters covered by a warranty?
A. Yes. No matter which model you select, all Cuisinart toasters come with a three-year limited warranty. This covers defects in workmanship or materials but does not replace a toaster that is damaged in an accident or used improperly.
What’s the best Cuisinart toaster to buy?
Top Cuisinart toaster
Cuisinart Touch To Toast Leverless Toaster
What you need to know: If you like technology along with your toast, this is a great option for you.
What you’ll love: It features leverless toasting that is customizable. It has seven different shade levels, and two control panels let you set two different shades at the same time. The toaster beeps when your toast is ready and has an LCD countdown display. It’s a four-slot toaster.
What you should consider: This is a larger toaster, and it comes with a larger price tag.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top Cuisinart toaster for the money
Cuisinart Compact Stainless Classic Toaster
What you need to know: The retro styling of this four-slot toaster is also available in four finishes.
What you’ll love: It has six shade settings and toast settings that include defrost, reheat and bagel options. The lever lifts the toast high above the slot for no burnt fingers. Like the higher-end models, this one lets you set two different types of toast at the same time.
What you should consider: The price changes based on the color you select.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and Wayfair
Worth checking out
Cuisinart Bakery Artisan Bread Toaster
What you need to know: For artisan bread fans, this toaster features extra-wide and long slots to accommodate the heartiest bakery breads.
What you’ll love: It has all the standard features you need, including six shade settings and bagel, reheat, defrost and cancel controls. It has a high-lift lever.
What you should consider: It only toasts two slices at once, and some users think it toasts unevenly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Street Dept. Demanding that the City Return to Negotiations
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, workers employed by the Youngstown Street Dept. who are represented by Teamsters Local 377 protested a proposal put before the city council that would impose a contract on them that they voted down. The union asks that the City Law Director Jeff Limbian give them dates and times when he is available for further negotiations on behalf of the City.
"I'd like to thank the city councilors and community leaders who voiced their support against this measure," said Local 377 Secretary-Treasurer Ralph Cook. "If you impose a contract on city workers that they voted down – you aren't negotiating, you are union-busting, and your constituents will remember that."
"This isn't just our job, this is our city and we love it," said a member of the Youngstown Street Department who asked to speak anonymously. "If we don't get a good contract, we could lose even more drivers to the private sector. That means it could take even longer for streets to get plowed and repaired. That's bad for me, that's bad for you, that's bad for everybody."
"Limbian said, 'the city will always be interested in coming back to the table. We want clear lines of communication and open dialogue," said Steven Anzevino, Local 377 President. "That's great! We want the same thing. Please, name a date, name a time, we will be there."
Teamsters Local 377 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Northeastern Ohio.
Contact:
Steven Anzevino, (330) 623-0377
stevenanzevino@gmail.com
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DULLES, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison, the leading provider of Program Management and Acquisition software to federal agencies, today announced the acquisition of Plan4 Healthcare (Plan4), the leading provider of planning, performance, and budget tracking solutions to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Plan4 SaaS solution, 4Cast, is currently used by the primary VHA medical centers and facilities.
The Plan4 team will join Unison's expanding suite of software products that "Power the Business of Government," continuing under the leadership of Brian Cannavan, Plan4 founder. Mr. Cannavan shared, "We at Plan4 are excited to join Unison and look forward to working with the team to develop 4Cast capabilities within the full Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting (PBF) solution to support VHA and expand in the federal civilian market."
"This acquisition marks a milestone in service to the federal budgeting marketplace and our support of program, budget, and finance personnel across the federal government," said Reid Jackson, Unison CEO. "The 4Cast solution continues our strategy to take the best ideas available from today's technologies to deliver even greater efficiency and effectiveness to federal budgeting functions."
4Cast automates the creation of medical centers' annual operating plans. These operating plans create linkages between service areas, align funding to VA fund categories and account structures, and manage performance to better monitor financial health throughout the year. Unison PBF solutions emphasize collaboration and coordination between agencies and leadership to maximize mission outcome and foster an environment of creativity and successful problem solving.
Unison's secure cloud and on-premise software, marketplace, and information products "Power the Business of Government" by supporting more than 200,000 users in leading federal prime contractors, all US cabinet-level agencies, and major DoD programs.
For more than 30 years, Unison has continually advanced software and insight solutions to help customers efficiently achieve their missions. Unison is headquartered in Dulles, VA.
For more information, visit www.UnisonGlobal.com
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HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Low-light imaging technology goes much further in protecting worksites, people, and assets during night time and off-duty hours. This critical technology is now applied to a much more diverse range of security products and getting integrated with AI capabilities. With that integration comes the benefits of cameras that "see in the dark in full color," reaching more kinds of security settings and scenarios.
Video security cameras need to maintain image clarity and capture details in any weather and in various conditions. More crucially, they need to do so both in day light and at night. For this reason, cameras with low light imaging technology that render high-definition and full-color images in nearly completely dark environments have become increasingly sought-after in the security industry, and customers have shown a preference toward cameras with 24/7 color imaging.
But different security scenarios require different points of view, various angles, and AI capabilities, and that means that just one type of camera can never provide the one-of-a-kind security and safety application that organizations need. As a result, low-light, full-color imaging capabilities are now being built into a much wider range of security cameras, to meet more video security requirements and scenarios.
More types of cameras being featured with low-light imaging
Large, wide open areas can be very difficult to secure, especially at night. Now we see that panoramic cameras with low-light imaging technology, which can provide a seamless 180-degree view in full color at night, have become available in the market. The application provides reliable 24/7 security in expansive indoor and outdoor locations such as parks, scenic areas, farms, stadiums, and traffic intersections that require wide-angle views, along with vivid color images to fully present the details of an event and inform an appropriate response.
Integrating low-light imaging with vari-focal cameras has been another practical approach that is in demand. When a security event is detected, vari-focal cameras with low-light imaging enable users to zoom in to get a close-up view in color, which is very helpful for situational awareness.
Customers who require the absolute highest resolution for incident detection and video evidence collection choose cameras equipped for 4K or higher resolution. However, these cameras must be equipped with low-light, full-color imaging technology to ensure that the clear, crisp imaging that characterizes 4K is not degraded, even in dark areas or at night. This application can be applied across a wide range of scenarios including parking lots, airports, harbors, and stadiums, where clear and high-resolution images are necessary.
Automating security at night with AI capabilities
Ensuring that cameras are equipped with low-light imaging and AI can be extremely useful. Color images at night provided by low light imaging can be better analyzed by AI technology, enabling customers to automatically detect certain types of targets or security events. This allows security teams to focus on incidents that matter at night by automatically distinguishing people and vehicles from other moving targets such as rain, leaves and animals. Alarms only get triggered when real threats are detected, allowing security teams to respond faster and more effectively.
Low-light imaging technology evolving into two-sensor design
As the popularity of low-light imaging applications in the video security industry evolves, the technology itself is also evolving. For many years, cameras with IR illumination that only produced black-and-white images at night used to dominate the market. Then we come to the era of low-light imaging with full-color images, using a larger sensor with a larger aperture in the camera, pulling in more light compared to a conventional camera to maintain daytime-like color images in low-light conditions.
Now we are seeing a dual-sensor design for low-light imaging emerge. Inspired by the process human eyes use to perceive color and brightness, this innovative design employs two sensors – one for IR imaging, guaranteeing brightness and sharpness, and the other for visible light, guaranteeing vivid color reproduction. Signals from the two sensors then are combined to create one bright, full-color image in low-light conditions.
Driven by strong market demands, we expect to see low-light, full-color imaging applied in ever wider ranges of cameras and scenarios. And from a technology perspective, we believe that the dual-sensor technology approach will become the trend in this arena of imaging in the coming years.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - mCloud Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: MCLD) (TSXV: MCLD), ("mCloud" or the "Company") a leading provider of AI-powered asset management and Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") solutions today provided an update on an interest payment related to its outstanding unsecured convertible debentures (the "Debentures").
On August 29, 2022, mCloud announced it had delivered to TSX Trust Company ("TSX Trust") the funds to cover accrued interest for the Debentures up to August 31, 2022. In subsequent consultation with TSX Trust, mCloud has been advised that given the current event of default under the indenture governing the Debentures, there is not a mechanism under the indenture to provide for the payment of post-maturity interest payments to Debenture holders. As a result, mCloud has confirmed with TSX Trust that upon receipt of written instructions from mCloud TSX Trust will return the post-maturity interest amount in full to mCloud. The Company intends to include this amount at the time the principal amount of the Debentures is repaid.
The Company is awaiting regulatory approval of its pending F-1 registration statement filed in connection with its previously announced preferred share offering and will use a portion of the offering proceeds to repay in full the outstanding principal and accrued interest under the Debentures.
mCloud is unlocking the untapped potential of energy intensive assets with AI and analytics, curbing energy waste, maximizing energy production, and getting the most out of critical energy infrastructure. Through mCloud's AI-powered AssetCare™ platform, mCloud offers complete asset management solutions for commercial buildings, renewable energy, healthcare, heavy industry, and connected workers. IoT sensors bring data from connected assets into the cloud, where AI and analytics are applied to maximize their performance.
With a worldwide presence and offices in San Francisco, Vancouver, Calgary, London, Perth, Singapore, and Beijing, the mCloud family includes an ecosystem of operating subsidiaries that deliver high-performance IoT, AI, 3D, and mobile capabilities to customers, all integrated into AssetCare. With over 100 blue-chip customers and more than 67,000 assets connected in thousands of locations worldwide, mCloud is changing the way energy assets are managed.
mCloud's common shares trade in the United States on the Nasdaq and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MCLD. For more information, visit www.mcloudcorp.com.
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A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company appears in the prospectus supplement, the base shelf prospectus and the registration statement and in the Company's Annual Information Form and other continuous disclosure filings, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
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Hornets GM Kupchak signs multiyear contract extension
By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mitch Kupchak has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain the Charlotte Hornets’ general manager. His contract was set to expire this summer. Kupchak told reporters on Thursday that “for better or for worse I will be here for the next couple of years.” He would not say when the contract expires. Kupchak will continue to lead the team’s search for a coach. He said the team already has interviewed eight to 10 candidates and could speak with a few more over the next week or so. He said he would like to make a hire preferably in the next two weeks and at the very least before the June 23 NBA draft. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/19/hornets-gm-kupchak-signs-multiyear-contract-extension/ | 2022-05-19T20:32:34Z |
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SandRidge Energy, Inc. (the "Company" or "SandRidge") (NYSE: SD) today announced plans to release second quarter 2022 operational and financial results after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
SandRidge will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to review second quarter 2022 financial results and operational highlights. To join the live conference call, please dial 877-407-8293 (U.S. and Canada) or 201-689-8349 (international) ten to fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled call time. Participants can also click here for instant telephone access to the event. The link will become active approximately fifteen minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available via the Company's website, investors.sandridgeenergy.com, under Presentation & Events. The webcast will be archived for replay on the Company's website for 30 days.
SandRidge Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SD) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the development and acquisition of oil and gas properties. Its primary area of operations is the Mid-Continent region in Oklahoma and Kansas. Further information can be found at sandridgeenergy.com.
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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-Ga., are leading a bipartisan push to help train and bring more health care workers to Albany and southwest Georgia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-Ga., are leading a bipartisan push to help train and bring more health care workers to Albany and southwest Georgia.
Ossoff, Carter, and 11 members of Georgia’s Congressional delegation launched an inquiry with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to approve a new program to bring more physicians, nurses and emergency medical personnel to communities across Georgia.
The legislators are pushing CMS to approve the new “GA-STRONG” proposal, which would make new funds available to help teaching hospitals across Georgia hire, train and retain more health care workers, like at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany and Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie.
The expanded health care work force would help more Georgians access the vital health care they need.
“Georgia has consistently been in the Top 10 states for critical staffing shortages,” the legislators wrote in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “The complex crises of work force shortage and health inequity are urgent matters that require action. It is our sincere hope CMS will approve this program expeditiously.”
“At Phoebe, we are committed to developing innovative, collaborative and comprehensive responses to the worsening shortage of health care workers in Georgia – the most serious challenge facing hospitals and health systems in our state," Scott Steiner, the president and CEO of Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, said. "The GA-STRONG program is exactly the kind of support we need as evidenced by the bipartisan support it has received in the Georgia Congressional delegation.
“We are extremely grateful that Senators Ossoff and Warnock, Congressmen Bishop and Austin Scott, and other members of Georgia’s House delegation came together to support this effort to improve health care in Georgia by strengthening the development of health care professionals. Their work will have tangible results, ensuring and expanding access to the quality health care Georgians need and deserve.”
The letter was co-signed by Warnock and Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga.; Drew Ferguson, R-Ga.; Henry C. “Hank” Johnson Jr., D-Ga.; Nikema Williams, D-Ga.; Lucy McBath, D-Ga.; Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Ga.; Austin Scott, R-Ga.; Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga.; Rick W. Allen, R-Ga.; and David Scott, D-Ga.
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Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — More than four grueling months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history 100% contained, a notable milestone but just another step in what local residents and officials say will be a long journey toward recovery.
The blaze was sparked in the spring by two errant prescribed fires conducted by the U.S. Forest Service. More than 530 square miles (1,373 square kilometers) of the Rocky Mountain foothills burned, hundreds of homes were destroyed, livelihoods were lost and drinking water supplies were contaminated.
Local officials say there are years of work ahead of them to restore the landscape and protect against post-fire flooding.
San Miguel County Manager Joy Ansley and her team have been working nonstop since the first plumes of smoke began rising from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. They helped coordinate the evacuation of thousands of people from small mountain villages and worked with the state and the city of Las Vegas as flames approached.
With the summer rainy season in full swing, Ansley said parts of northern New Mexico are flooding on a weekly basis.
“It’s going to be a long process and just because the fire is contained, we’re certainly not out of the woods,” she said Tuesday.
In addition to costs related to fighting the fire, federal emergency managers have paid out more than $4.5 million in aid to affected individuals and households and $6.7 million in low-interest loans for smalls businesses.
While more than 1,200 applications for individual assistance have been vetted, the Federal Emergency Management Agency would not say how many total applications have been received or denied.
Some residents have voiced frustrations about denials over a lack of having a street address for their rural properties. Others have complained that federal officials don’t understand rural life in northern New Mexico and how fallout from the fire has affected them.
New Mexico’s major disaster declaration has been expanded to include flooding, mudflows and debris flows directly related to the wildfires. Dasha Castillo, a spokesperson for FEMA, said residents who already applied for wildfire disaster assistance just need to update their original application to include flooding or other damage.
Castillo encouraged people to contact FEMA if they applied and haven’t heard back.
Legislation is pending in Congress that would authorize full compensation for New Mexico residents and business owners for losses caused by the massive wildfire, but there’s uncertainty about the ultimate price tag.
The scar left behind by the wildfire includes some areas that were reduced to ash and others where the severity was less intense. More than 400 firefighters are still assigned to the blaze and have been busy repairing hundreds of miles of fire lines cut to corral the flames, digging trenches to control erosion and removing fallen trees and other debris.
The U.S. Forest Service said helicopters will distribute about 138 tons (125 metric tonnes) of seed and 5,440 tons (4,935 metric tonnes) of mulch. So far, about 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) have been seeded.
No hot spots have been reported for more than a month, but given the history of how the blaze started officials wanted to be confident when declaring containment, said Stefan La-Sky, a fire information officer with the U.S. Forest Service.
“We don’t take that number lightly,” he said of the designation.
New Mexico marked an early start to what has been a devastating wildfire season across the U.S. with a deadly fire in Ruidoso and then the blaze near Las Vegas.
In all, federal fire officials report more than 9,372 square miles (24,273 square kilometers) have burned since the start of the year to outpace the 10-year average, and predictions for more warm, dry weather mean some areas will see above-normal wildfire activity into the fall.
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One arrested after resident holds alleged trespasser at gunpoint
Published: Apr. 27, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One man is behind bars after a Shawnee Co. resident held an alleged trespasser at gunpoint until deputies arrived on Wednesday morning.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office told 13 NEWS deputies were called to the 700 block of Auburn Rd. just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, with reports of a trespasser.
Deputies said John T. Wiedmer, 30, was arrested without incident and it did not appear the victim and the suspect knew each other.
Wiedmer was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for criminal trespass with a $1,000 bond.
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded Draper of Cambridge, Massachusetts a contract to deliver Artemis science investigations to the Moon in 2025. The commercial delivery is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative under Artemis.
Draper will receive $73 million for the contract, and is responsible for end-to-end delivery services, including payload integration, delivery from Earth to the surface of the Moon, and payload operations. This award is the eighth surface delivery task award issued to a CLPS vendor.
"This lunar surface delivery to a geographic region on the Moon that is not visible from Earth will allow science to be conducted at a location of interest but far from the first Artemis human landing missions," said Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration in NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. "Understanding geophysical activity on the far side of the Moon will give us a deeper understanding of our solar system and provide information to help us prepare for Artemis astronaut missions to the lunar surface."
The experiments riding on Draper's SERIES-2 lander are headed to Schrödinger Basin, a large lunar impact crater on the far side of the Moon, close to the lunar South Pole. This interesting geological site is about 200 miles in diameter. The outer ring of the basin is made up of impact melt meteorites and the inner ring is known for its smooth floor deposits that may be a combination of both impact melt and volcanic material.
"The payload delivery location is a first for us. Operations from the far side of the Moon will help improve how we track activities from this location to address scientific goals – all while we gather data from the payloads," said Chris Culbert, CLPS program manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. "The vendor-provided services will prepare for future, more complex lunar surface operations."
Schrödinger Basin is one of the youngest impact basins on the lunar surface whose impact uplifted deep crust and upper mantle of the Moon in its peak ring. Later, the inner basin was the site of a large volcanic eruption. Scientists hope to study the thermal and geophysical properties of the lunar interior as well as electric and magnetic properties in a landing location shielded from Earth's electromagnetic fields.
- Two of the three investigations selected for this flight are part of NASA's Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) call for proposals. Draper will deliver the three investigations that will collectively weigh about 209 pounds (95 kilograms) in mass and include the Farside Seismic Suite (FSS), which aims to return NASA's first lunar seismic data from the far side of the Moon. This new data could help scientists better understand tectonic activity on this region of the Moon, reveal how often the lunar far side is impacted by small meteorites, and provide new information on the internal structure of the Moon. The instrument consists of the two most sensitive seismometers ever built for spaceflight. FSS is one of two PRISM selections. It is funded through NASA in collaboration with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) – the French Space Agency – and is led by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
- The Lunar Interior Temperature and Materials Suite (LITMS), also a PRISM selection, is a suite of two instruments: the Lunar Instrumentation for Thermal Exploration with Rapidity, a subsurface heat-flow probe and pneumatic drill; and the Lunar Telluric Currents, an electric field instrument. This payload suite aims to investigate the heat flow and subsurface electrical conductivity structure of the lunar interior in Schrödinger Basin. The combination of these measurements is a way to resolve thermal and compositional structure of the surface of the Moon. LITMS is funded by NASA and is led by the Southwest Research Institute.
- The Lunar Surface ElectroMagnetics Experiment (LuSEE), which will make comprehensive measurements of electromagnetic phenomena on the surface of the Moon. LuSEE uses DC electric and magnetic field measurements to study the conditions that control the electrostatic potential of the lunar surface, which, in turn, plays a controlling role in dust transport. LuSEE also uses plasma wave measurements to characterize the lunar ionosphere and the interaction of the solar wind and magnetospheric plasma with the lunar surface and crustal magnetic fields. In addition, this payload will make sensitive radio frequency measurements to measure solar and planetary radio emissions. LuSEE is funded by NASA in collaboration with CNES, and is led by University of California, Berkeley's Space Science Laboratory.
Multiple commercial deliveries continue to be part of NASA's plans at the Moon. Future payloads delivered with CLPS could include more science experiments, including technology demonstrations that support for the agency's Artemis missions. Through Artemis, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term, sustainable lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone for future astronaut missions to Mars. Artemis I is scheduled to launch no earlier than Aug. 29,2022 with a subsequent test flight with crew scheduled to occur in 2024 in advance of NASA sending humans to the surface of the Moon no earlier than 2025.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Chateau, the most innovative and cutting-edge new home options selection software, is excited to release their third rendition to their online demo. Studio Chateau is pleased to mark their 12-year anniversary with an updated and informative video that highlights the software's latest capabilities.
As the nation's leader in design center technology for homebuilder options, Studio Chateau's new demo is fresh and modern and parallels evolving design trends. Studio Chateau's priority is for their clientele to continue to receive a cutting-edge and streamlined experience from the industry's best.
"We are excited to release our updated demo which includes many new features such as our Virtual Room Designer," stated Carolyn Little, President of Studio Chateau. "Our homebuilder clients have found the evolving improvements to our technology unsurpassed which has increased their options sales because of the ease of use for the end consumer," continued Little.
Studio Chateau is an Internet-based options selection program designed to ease the process of selecting home upgrades for design professionals, homebuilders and homebuyers. The program includes: a visual, lot-specific options catalog for each community, drag and drop placement diagrams for each floorplan, construction cut-off date notification and management, purchase order generation and subcontractor notification, flooring entry and installation date management, accounting management and customer service follow-up and survey.
The creation of this innovative program stems from the 40-year history of parent company Chateau Interiors, a full-service interior design center focused on meeting the needs of the builder options program.
Studio Chateau's technology offers a web-based program that improves communications during the new home purchase coupled with the interior options selection process. The system connects the homebuyer, sales, design center, purchasing, accounting, construction, trade partners, subcontractors and escrow by providing them all with accurate real-time information.
Studio Chateau continues is the national leader in design center technology and the number one choice for the homebuilder options sales program. For more information regarding Studio Chateau visit www.studiochateau.com or call Vice President of Client Services Lynn Ellis direct at (619) 916-7959.
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Bizarre Bossier case ends with guilty plea
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BENTON, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Bossier Parish man has admitted that he, and not a neighbor who spent five years being investigated and wrongfully prosecuted, was responsible for a string of deer-camp vandalisms and arsons that began more than a decade ago.
The guilty plea by Gary Wilson puts to an end the criminal part of a bizarre case involving dozens of crimes northwest of Benton between 2010 and 2017 that targeted mostly deer hunters and their camps and leases. Camps and deer stands were burned and vandalized, spikes were planted in roads, dogs were killed and shots were fired into a residence and into a deer hunter’s pickup. Three families who lived in the area wound up moving because they feared for their safety.
Before it was over, an innocent man would be prosecuted for years; the initial investigation and prosecution would be discredited; Wilson would go from perceived victim to accused perpetrator; and his wife and son died in what authorities said was a joint suicide leap from a bridge.
Wilson, 58, pleaded guilty in Bossier District Court this week to racketeering. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, he got an eight-year suspended sentence and agreed to forfeit $150,000 of the cash bond his father posted for him after his arrest.
Of the total, $62,000 will be shared by various victims who suffered property damage because of Wilson’s actions. The remaining money will be split between the Bossier District Attorney’s Office and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office for expenses related to the investigation and prosecution, District Attorney Schuyler Marvin said.
“Hopefully, this will allow those victims to be made whole,” said Marvin, who added he was pleased to be able to reach a plea and get the case resolved.
But not everyone is happy with the deal.
“Todd Phillips and his family are victims of Gary Wilson as well as the others, but no restitution has been offered to them,” Phillips’ attorney, Nichole Buckle, said in reaction to the district attorney and sheriff’s department getting part of the forfeiture money.
In an affidavit filed in court as part of his guilty plea, Wilson, who lived at the end of a road where much of the vandalisms occurred, admitted committing arsons and property damage and planting false clues “to lead law enforcement to accuse others of my illicit activities.”
The wrongly accused neighbor — Todd Phillips, an executive at a manufacturing plant in Shreveport – was cleared after new Bossier sheriff’s investigators were assigned to the case and they concluded Wilson was responsible.
Phillips filed a wrongful-arrest suit alleging Bossier authorities did a slipshod investigation and persecuted him for five years. As part of his plea agreement, Wilson agreed to testify in that case, which is pending in federal court.
Wilson and his son, Coty, were arrested in 2018 and accused of conspiring to torment the deer hunters. Coty Wilson was free on bond when he and his mother, Jennifer, went missing days later. Her car was abandoned on the Highway 2 bridge over the Red River and their bodies were later found in the river. Authorities said a “goodbye” note was in the car and they believe mother and son tied themselves together and jumped to their deaths.
Phillips is chief executive officer of Frymaster, a worldwide supplier of commercial fryers. He and his family eventually grew weary of being investigated and moved to Marshall, Texas, where they live on a horse farm. Phillips is set to retire from the company this spring, his attorney, Buckle said.
Wilson moved to his parents’ home in south Arkansas after his arrest. His Louisiana probation will be transferred to Arkansas, Marvin said.
A simple battery charge filed against Wilson’s mother last year for an incident that took place during one of Wilson’s hearings was dismissed in connection with Wilson’s plea, Marvin said.
Wilson’s attorney, Spencer Hays, declined comment on Wilson’s decision to get the case over and plead guilty.
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Father shoots family, killing wife; daughter blames QAnon
WALLED LAKE, Mich. (WXYZ) - Police in Michigan say a man opened fire on his family, killing his wife and injuring one of his daughters. His other daughter says he was spiraling out of control before the shootings, blaming it on QAnon.
Rebecca Lanis, 21, says her grandmother called her Sunday morning, asking if she was at the hospital. At a friend’s sleepover and unaware of the tragedy that had just unfolded at her home, she found that a strange question.
But she soon learned that early that morning, her father, 52-year-old Igor Lanis, had shot and killed her 56-year-old mother and critically injured her 25-year-old sister, Rachel Lanis.
The sheriff’s department says Igor Lanis also killed the family dog.
“It was like I was in a movie or nightmare or something. How could this happen to me?” Rebecca Lanis said. “I had a really close bond with my mom, and I just can’t believe that she’s not here.”
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says when officers responded to the family’s home in Walled Lake, Igor Lanis opened fire on them. A Walled Lake police officer and an Oakland County deputy returned fire, killing the man.
Rebecca Lanis says her father had never been physically violent, but his behavior started spiraling about two years ago after former President Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.
“He became a different person after 2020 when Trump lost,” she said.
She says her father started getting more agitated at normal things and often found a way to bring up conspiracy theories about vaccines, 5G and electromagnetic fields. He turned to extremism – like QAnon, a political conspiracy theory centered around baseless claims that Trump was fighting enemies within a so-called “deep state” and a sex-trafficking ring run by Satanic cannibals.
Rebecca Lanis says her family’s tragedy is a warning for people to pay attention to their loved ones who may need help.
“I think that people need to focus more on radicalization, QAnon. If they have relatives with guns who are like this, you need to get them help, and they need to get checked into a mental institution, even if you think they’re not dangerous,” she said.
The sheriff’s office says Rachel Lanis is now in stable condition following surgery.
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Meter continues to transform the remote patient monitoring (RPM) ecosystem, because of its superior cellular-enabled devices and robust data that facilitate better care management. Because Smart Meter can deliver reliable readings, better data, and better outcomes, we continue to be the trusted leader in chronic care management solutions for our RPM partners.
A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) study regarding the worldwide burden of the disease was released a few months ago and the conclusions were not positive for the United States, which was in the highest rate of prevalence per 100,000 people worldwide.1 Having COPD can also cause the arteries that bring blood to the lungs to thicken, leading to pulmonary hypertension. Approximately 50 percent of COPD patients have pulmonary hypertension.2
"COPD is a major public health problem with extensive healthcare and economic costs." the authors of the worldwide study wrote. "With an aging population, COPD will continue to become an even greater problem in the future."
Smart Meter's cellular-enabled iPulseOx is an effective and efficient method for helping patients with COPD better manage their health. The easy-to-use iPulseOx transmits the patient's oxygen saturation levels immediately through the reliable and secure AT&T IoT network to their provider. Real-time measurements help providers to make timely, better-informed care management decisions.
In addition, Smart Meter's iBloodPressure blood pressure monitor is an easy way for hypertension patients to test and send their readings to their providers. This relieves patients of the burden of writing readings down and taking them to their next office visit.
"With these two innovative devices from Smart Meter, our customers are able to expand their solutions to the healthcare industry," said Casey Pittock, Smart Meter's CEO. "Our unique cellular technology facilitates the delivery of reliable, accurate patient testing data seamlessly to healthcare professionals via our customers' platforms."
Now serving more than 100,000 patients and transmitting 1.5 million patient test a month to our customers, Smart Meter is the leading trusted supplier of cellular-enabled virtual care technologies that include the iGlucose®, iBloodPressure®, iPulseOx®, iScale®, and SmartRPM™ cloud platform, as well as data, and services. Smart Meter's remote patient monitoring solutions are recognized as the standard for the RPM industry and are regarded for their high patient retention and satisfaction. The unique combination of reliable health data, patient-friendly devices, and platform integrations enable and enhance RPM, CCM, Employee Wellness, Population Health, and Telehealth programs for more than 300 RPM distribution partners across the United States. For more information, visit SmartMeterRPM.com
2 Pulmonary hypertension in COPD: pathophysiology and therapeutic targets - PubMed (nih.gov)
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Trump Org. CFO to plead guilty, testify against company
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s chief financial officer is expected to plead guilty to tax violations Thursday in a deal that would require him to testify about illicit business practices at the former president’s company, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Allen Weisselberg is charged with taking more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation from the Trump Organization over several years, including untaxed perks like rent, car payments and school tuition.
The plea deal would require the Weisselberg speak in court Thursday about the company’s role in the alleged compensation arrangement and possibly serve as a witness when the Trump Organization goes on trial in October on related charges, the people said.
The two people were not authorized to speak publicly about the case and did so on condition of anonymity.
Weisselberg, 75, is likely to receive a sentence of five months in jail, to be served at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island complex, and he could be required to pay about $2 million in restitution, including taxes, penalties and interest, the people said. If that punishment holds, Weisselberg would be eligible for release after about 100 days.
Messages seeking comment were left with the Manhattan district attorney’s office and lawyers for Weisselberg and the Trump Organization.
Weisselberg is the only person to face criminal charges so far in the Manhattan district attorney’s long-running investigation of the company’s business practices.
Long seen as one of Trump’s most loyal business associates, Weisselberg was arrested in July 2021. His lawyers have argued the Democrat-led district attorney’s office was punishing him because he wouldn’t offer information that would damage Trump.
The district attorney has also been investigating whether Trump or his company lied to banks or the government about the value of its properties to obtain loans or reduce tax bills.
Former District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who started the investigation, last year directed his deputies to present evidence to a grand jury and seek an indictment of Trump, according to former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, who previously led the probe.
But after Vance left office, his successor, Alvin Bragg, allowed the grand jury to disband without charges. Both prosecutors are Democrats. Bragg has said the investigation is continuing.
The Trump Organization is not involved in Weisselberg’s expected guilty plea Thursday and is scheduled to be tried in the alleged compensation scheme in October.
Prosecutors alleged that the company gave untaxed fringe benefits to senior executives, including Weisselberg, for 15 years. Weisselberg alone was accused of defrauding the federal government, state and city out of more than $900,000 in unpaid taxes and undeserved tax refunds.
Under state law, punishment for the most serious charge against Weisselberg, grand larceny, could carry a penalty as high as 15 years in prison. But the charge carries no mandatory minimum, and most first-time offenders in tax-related cases never end up behind bars.
The tax fraud charges against the Trump Organization are punishable by a fine of double the amount of unpaid taxes, or $250,000, whichever is larger.
Trump has not been charged in the criminal probe. The Republican has decried the New York investigations as a “political witch hunt,” has said his company’s actions were standard practice in the real estate business and in no way a crime.
Last week, Trump sat for a deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ parallel civil investigation into allegations Trump’s company misled lenders and tax authorities about asset values. Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 apologized for his actions Tuesday and said he doesn’t remember what he was feeling when he fired the shots that also wounded three others.
John Hinckley Jr. told CBS Mornings in his first televised interview since he was freed from all court oversight this month that he feels sorry for all the lives his actions affected.
“I feel badly for all of them. I have true remorse for what I did,” Hinckley said. “I know that they probably can’t forgive me now, but I just want them to know that I am sorry for what I did.”
Going back to that day, Hinckley recalled Reagan walking out of the Washington Hilton after giving a speech: “And I was right there, and I fired shots at him, which so unfortunately hit other people, too.”
Asked what feelings led him to shoot, Hinckley said he can’t remember those emotions and doesn’t want to.
“It’s such another lifetime ago. I can’t tell you now the emotion I had right as (Reagan) came walking out. I can’t tell you that,” he said, later adding: “It’s something I don’t want to remember.”
Hinckley was 25 and suffering from acute psychosis when his gunshots wounded Reagan and three others. The assassination attempt paralyzed Reagan press secretary James Brady, who died in 201. It also wounded a police officer and a Secret Service agent.
Hinckley told Major Garrett, CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent, that he’s glad he didn’t succeed. He said that at the time of the shooting he did “not have a good heart” and was doing things “a good person doesn’t do.”
Jurors found Hinckley not guilty by reason of insanity and he spent decades at a mental hospital in Washington.
“I was not just a cold, calculating criminal in 1981,” he said. “I truly believe I had a serious mental illness that was preventing me from knowing right from wrong back then.”
Hinckley began making visits to his parents’ home in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the early 2000s. A 2016 court order granted him permission to live with his mother full time, albeit under various restrictions, after experts said his mental illness had been in remission for decades.
He signed a lease on a one-bedroom apartment in the Williamsburg area last year and has been living alone there with his cat, according to court documents. His mother died in July. He’s also been releasing songs online and looking for a venue willing to let him sing and play guitar before a live audience.
Hinckley had previously been under restrictions that barred him from owning a gun, using drugs or alcohol or contacting members of the victims’ families. But a federal judge in Washington had said months ago that he would free Hinckley from those restrictions if he remained mentally stable. Those restrictions were lifted on June 15.
Tuesday’s apology was not Hinckley’s first. His attorney Barry Levine said during a court hearing last year that Hinckley wanted to express his “heartfelt” apologies and “profound regret” to the people he shot and their families as well as to actress Jodie Foster, who he was obsessed with at the time of the shooting, and to the American people.
As Hinckley expressed his regrets on Tuesday, he said he hopes to soften the public’s perception of him.
“I’m just trying to show people I’m kind of an ordinary guy who’s just trying to get along like everybody else,” he said.
But he doesn’t expect to see forgiveness from his victims, saying: “I really don’t think that the Brady family or the Reagan family or Jodie Foster – I don’t think they want to hear from me.”
“I feel terrible for what I did,” he said. “If I could take it all back, I would. I swear — I would take it all back.” | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/hinckley-says-hes-sorry-for-shooting-that-wounded-reagan/ | 2022-06-29T02:45:24Z |
DENVER, Colo. and TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canvass Analytics Inc. ("Canvass AI"), a leader in industrial AI software, today announced the completion of its previously reported Series A financing with an extension of US $7.73 million, led by Yamaha Motors Ventures and a CDN $5.7 million (US $4.43 million) repayable loan from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The Series A extension will fuel the company's mission to empower industrial workforces to drive impact across their operations with the power of Industrial AI.
"The completion of our Series A endorses our go-to-market strategy and the acceptance of our solution in market. Today, leading industrials and manufacturers are using our patented Canvass AI platform to solve challenges that have plagued their operations for decades. This, in turn, is providing a positive impact to their productivity, profitability, and sustainability goals," said Humera Malik, CEO of Canvass AI. "This additional financing places us in a solid position to achieve our growth plans and accelerate AI adoption in large and mid-cap industrial companies."
As previously announced, the FedDev loan will enable the company to expand its diverse and inclusive workforce in Ontario as the company accelerates its growth with industrial companies who are rapidly adopting and scaling AI across their operations.
"Our government believes that protecting our environment and fighting climate change is not only the right thing to do for the planet but also for our economy. The Government of Canada is proud to support tech companies like Canvass AI in the important work they are doing to reduce the environmental impact of major industries as we move toward net-zero emissions" said the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
"Canvass AI's laser focus on enabling industrial companies to achieve their performance goals faster with the power of AI is filling a gap in the market that industrial companies have been searching for. We are excited by Canvass AI's strategy to empower industrial engineers as the change makers of Industry 4.0 so that the industrials can extend their competitive advantage, reduce costs, and advance their sustainability initiatives," commented Anish Patel, COO and Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Ventures.
Canvass AI's customers span the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, metals and mining, and energy sectors, all of which contribute significantly to the global economy and will play key roles in combating climate change. The Canvass AI platform provides industrial engineers with easy-to-use AI solutions to apply and scale across their operations that address their operational challenges, without requiring coding or data science expertise. Today, leading companies use Canvass AI to reduce carbon emissions and waste, improve yields, optimize facility operations, improve asset reliability and integrity, and optimize energy consumption.
Canvass AI is a leading industrial AI software provider that puts the power of AI in the hands of industrial workforces to solve day-to-day operational problems. Some of the world's largest companies use Canvass AI's patented Industrial AI Platform to reduce carbon emissions and waste, improve yields, and optimize facility operations. Backed by Alphabet and Yamaha Motor Ventures, the Company is recognized by CB Insights as one of the world's top 50 technology companies that is advancing manufacturing. Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification via its proprietary polymer adsorption technology, announced that the Israeli Ministry of Health (MoH) has approved national reimbursement for CytoSorb® in certain cardiac surgery indications that is expected to take effect in 2023.
Specifically, the Hospital Technologies Committee of the Israeli MoH has approved national CytoSorb reimbursement, also known as "addition to the Healthcare Basket," for the following indications:
- Intraoperative treatment for urgent or emergency cardiac surgery in patients treated with ticagrelor or rivaroxaban
- Intraoperative treatment during cardiac surgery in patients with acute infective endocarditis
- Intraoperative treatment during surgery for correction of aortic dissection
With its decision, the Committee recognizes the importance and value of CytoSorb to remove a variety of antithrombotic drugs and inflammatory mediators intraoperatively during cardiac surgery. Once the policy revision is completed, public hospitals are expected to receive reimbursement for CytoSorb for these applications.
Christian Steiner, M.D., Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing of CytoSorbents, stated, "Israel has one of the highest quality and advanced healthcare systems in the world, strengthened by its leadership in adopting innovative medical technologies. We are pleased that the Ministry of Health recognizes the benefits of intraoperative CytoSorb use in cardiac surgery and has approved national reimbursement."
Israel has a population of approximately 9 million people, all of whom are covered by universal health insurance. Annually, the country spends about 7.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare. Israel spends an estimated $2.4 billion annually on medical devices, with imports accounting for approximately 65% of the medical device market. According to the Israel Heart Society, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in the country. More than 4,000 heart surgeries are performed in Israel each year.
About CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO)
CytoSorbents Corporation is a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in critical care and cardiac surgery through blood purification. Its lead product, CytoSorb®, is approved in the European Union and marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide. It is an extracorporeal cytokine adsorber designed to reduce the "cytokine storm" or "cytokine release syndrome" that occurs in common critical illnesses and can lead to massive inflammation, organ failure and patient death. In these diseases, the risk of death can be extremely high, and there are few, if any, effective treatments. CytoSorb is also used during and after cardiothoracic surgery to remove inflammatory mediators that can lead to postoperative complications, including multiple organ failure. As of June 30, 2022, more than 179,000 CytoSorb devices have been used cumulatively worldwide. CytoSorb was originally launched in the European Union under the CE Mark as the first extracorporeal cytokine adsorber. Additional CE Mark extensions were granted for bilirubin and myoglobin removal in clinical conditions such as liver disease and trauma, respectively, and for ticagrelor and rivaroxaban removal during cardiothoracic surgery. CytoSorb has also received FDA emergency approval in the United States for use in adult critically ill COVID-19 patients with impending or confirmed respiratory failure. The DrugSorb™-ATR antithrombotic removal system, based on the same polymer technology as CytoSorb, also received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to remove ticagrelor and FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to remove the direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) apixaban and rivaroxaban in a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit during urgent cardiothoracic procedures. The company has initiated two FDA-approved pivotal studies to support marketing approval of DrugSorb-ATR in the United States. The first is the randomized, controlled STAR-T (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal-Ticagrelor) study of 120 patients at 30 centers to evaluate whether intraoperative use of DrugSorb-ATR can reduce perioperative bleeding risk in ticagrelor patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. The second study is the STAR‑ D (Safe and Timely Antithrombotic Removal-Direct Oral Anticoagulants) randomized controlled trial of 120 patients at 30 centers evaluating the intraoperative use of DrugSorb-ATR to reduce perioperative bleeding risk in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery who are taking direct oral anticoagulants, including apixaban and rivaroxaban.
CytoSorbents' purification technologies are based on biocompatible, highly porous polymer beads that can actively remove toxic substances from blood and other body fluids through pore entrapment and surface adsorption. The Company's technologies have received more than $39.5 million in non-dilutive grants, contracts and other funding from DARPA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Air Force Material Command (USAF/AFMC) and others. The company has numerous marketed and in-development products based on this unique blood purification technology protected by numerous issued U.S. and international patents and registered trademarks, as well as several pending patent applications, including ECOS-300CY®, CytoSorb-XL™, HemoDefend-RBC™, HemoDefend-BGA™, VetResQ®, K+ ontrol™, DrugSorb™, DrugSorb™-ATR, ContrastSorb and others. For more information, please visit the company's websites at www.cytosorbents.com and www.cytosorb.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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CDK Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDK)'s sale to Brookfield Business Partners and its institutional partners for $54.87 per share in cash. If you are a CDK shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBII)'s sale to Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, each share of Marrone Bio common stock will be exchanged at closing for ordinary shares of Bioceres at a fixed ratio of 0.088. If you are a Marrone Bio shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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