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ALBANY — There’s nothing like a cool building filled with books on a hot summer day, and this summer the Dougherty County Library System has a sizzling selection of activities for kids.
The library has a summer full of activities booked to keep kids engaged, with as live activities resume at all five branches in the county system.
“We’ve been running it the whole time, but the program has been a little different because of COVID,” library Director Gail Evans said. “We haven’t been doing the in-house programs. We’ve been doing it online. We definitely plan some in-house programming.”
Sign-up for summer activities started last week, and the first program scheduled is Michael Green: The Science Machine on June 3, with appearances at 10 a.m. at the Northwest Library and 1 p.m. at Tallulah Massey.
Green is president of Science for Everyone, an Atlanta-based science and technology company committed to inspiring and educating the next generation of leaders, scientists, mathematicians and innovators. He has taken his science shows across the country and been featured on the ABC, CBS and NBC television networks.
“He makes science exciting and interesting,” Evans said. “He doesn’t just talk about science and teach, he brings it to life. That’s something that public libraries do around the country during the summer, they bring in performers.
The theme for the summer programs is “Oceans of Possibilities.”
“Most of our programs that we are facilitating overall will center around that theme,” Evans said. “One of them has to do with pirates, a story time about pirates. The facilitator will read them stories and will move to the craft part of the program. This is the first time being back in the branches, all five branches, so we’re excited.”
Activities are scheduled into July, with the second event of the summer, Dewayne Reynolds: Dr. Magical Balloons, set for 11 a.m. at Tallulah Massey and 2 p.m. at the Central Library.
For details on all programs, visit https://www.docolib.org/index.php/services/kids-families/.
With activities returning live, officials with the library system say they hope to bring more children in over the summer. During the summer of 2019, 568 participated, compared to 130 last year.
“We hope to be at least where we were in 2019,” Evans said. “I would think the kids and parents missed coming to the programs. I’m hoping they will be excited about coming back.”
As part of Oceans of Possibilities, readers of all ages may register for the Beanstack summer reading program at https://docolib.beanstack.org/reader365.
“They can win badges for reading,” Evans said. “I think that’s what kids like about the summer and coming to the library and picking out what they want to read. It’s not being dictated by schools and parents.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/dougherty-library-ready-for-return-to-in-person-summer-programs/article_e8f73da8-dc64-11ec-a0bf-970f33675e83.html | 2022-05-25T22:03:43Z |
Democrats seek criminal charges against Trump Interior head
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee have asked the Justice Department to investigate whether a Trump administration interior secretary engaged in possible criminal conduct while helping an Arizona developer get a crucial permit for a housing project. David Bernhardt, who led the Interior Department from 2019 to 2021, is accused of wrongdoing as he helped developer Michael Ingram, a Republican donor and supporter of President Donald Trump, get a permit in 2017 for a housing project. A federal wildlife official said that project would threaten habitat for imperiled species. Committee lawmakers say Bernhardt pushed for approval of the project, a proposed 28,000-home development in southern Arizona near the endangered San Pedro River. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/11/democrats-seek-criminal-charges-against-trump-interior-head/ | 2022-05-11T19:31:37Z |
Legacy networks were built direct to NY5 but increased customer demand led to expansion into a "dual-endpoint" configuration
CHICAGO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anova Financial Networks, an international carrier and market data provider, announced today that it now delivers its proprietary wireless platform from Mahwah, New Jersey direct to NY4 located at 755 Secaucus, New Jersey. This corridor interconnects leading financial services and trading ecosystems and is of critical importance for U.S. equity price liquidity and discovery. This new network to NY4 is in addition to its current wireless services direct to NY5 in Secaucus. Anova's additional route means that NY4 customers can utilize optimized market data and private bandwidth services without the intercampus cross connect from NY5 to NY4, as per the original design.
Financial firms will access the newly deployed path from Mahwah to NY4 over Anova's proprietary 10Gbps wireless backbone that blankets the New Jersey Equity Triangle. Anova's patented Self-Healing technology will also be available, ensuring a fully protected service for customers across all weather conditions.
"The wireless landscape is ever-evolving. Yesterday's deployments always require upgrading, tuning and re-investment," said Mike Persico, Founder and CEO of Anova Financial Networks. "That's what this addition of NY4 does; it takes a core product and expands its reach to a 'sister destination', complete with all of the features and benefits of the original. What we're most pleased about was our ability to leverage the backbone yet still go direct to NY4. This route is in keeping with Anova's mantra of building geodetically-optimized networks for maximum client benefit."
Nationally, Anova is in the midst of a network-wide shift from its legacy 1G platform into their proprietary 10Gbps radios. Boasting the highest capacity and longest transmission range of any low-latency radio, Anova has begun this technology refresh across all mid-point and endpoint nodes. This includes its core routes connecting Mahwah and Carteret, as well as Aurora and Cermak in Illinois.
Kieran Athy, CTO of Anova Financial Networks, added "For over twelve years, Team Anova has been focused on leveraging our experience and expertise to deploy next generation technology today. Upgrading to a 10Gbps backbone on our wireless networks is an example of the creative vision that is the foundation and future of Anova. Our passion and creativity to address the market challenges is what drives our success."
For more information about Anova Financial Networks, please call 516-567-6383, email info@anovanetworks.com or visit www.anovanetworks.com.
About Anova Financial Networks
Anova Financial Networks is the only global carrier that offers wireless and fiber connectivity, as well as market data distribution across all asset classes. Anova's innovative proprietary technologies and client-centric approach enable the company to deliver secure and reliable solutions for banks, trading firms and exchanges worldwide. To learn more, visit www.anovanetworks.com and follow Anova on LinkedIn and Twitter @AnovaNetworks.
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LMH Health gifted $2 million to update, expand Cancer Center
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - LMH Health has been gifted $2 million to help update and expand its Cancer Center.
LMH Health in Lawrence says the Kansas City-based Sunderland Foundation gifted its Foundation $2 million to support its mission to expand and update its cancer center.
LMH said the foundation previously announced its intent to seek philanthropic support to update the LMH Health Cancer Center and expand its square footage.
“This gift is an acknowledgment of how important the Cancer Center expansion project is to our community,” said Russ Johnson, president and CEO of LMH Health. “We are deeply grateful to the Sunderland Foundation and to all our donors for recognizing the extraordinary work of our oncologists and our entire cancer-care team.”
LMH noted that its Cancer Center is known for progressive, integrated hematology and oncology care. It is also home to National Cancer Institute-trained doctors, multidisciplinary care teams and strong regional partnerships.
LMH indicated that cancer patients at its center have access to a wide range of clinical trials, comprehensive support programs, lifelong survivorship resources, a cancer prevention program and more.
“The Sunderland Foundation recognizes the importance of quality healthcare for all, and we are so grateful for their generous gift,” said Rebecca Smith, executive director of the LMH Health Foundation and VP of strategic communications for the hospital. “Donor support is the real difference maker for this project, and it’s what will ensure our ability to provide the highest level of cancer care for years to come.”
Smith noted that more than $6.1 million in philanthropic support has been given or pledged to as of Aug. 29 toward the Cancer Center initiative.
LMH said the Sunderland Foundation also previously partnered with it on a $2 million gift in 2019 to support its West Campus expansion and a number of other important projects - including the renovated heart catheterization lab and a behavioral health initiative.
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Severe Storms and Flood Threat for Wed-Wed. Night
A significant risk for a tornado or two as well
Dense cloud cover and a cool northeasterly flow kept Tuesday’s highs about 20 degrees below average for early May. Skies remain mostly cloudy overnight and a few light showers or low-end thunderstorms are possible toward morning. Severe weather is unlikely tonight.
It’s a different picture for Wednesday as a deep upper low, strong Gulf inflow, and another cold front bring a significant outbreak of severe weather. All types of dangerous weather will be on the table, including tornadoes. The maximum threat for tornadoes appears to be mid-afternoon Wednesday through about 10 pm Wednesday evening. After that, a squall line is expected to sweep across Texoma late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding, especially over southern Oklahoma where a Flood Watch is in effect 6 am Wednesday through noon Thursday.
The cold front passes and rain cuts off by noon Thursday; a dramatic pattern shift spells hot and windy as an upper ridge replaces the recent parade of upper lows. Highs of 90 degrees or better are in the forecast beginning Saturday and well into next week.
Here’s your 7-Day:
Wednesday: 60% Rain or thunderstorms
Wednesday night: 90% Thunderstorms
Thursday: 60% Showers/storms morning
Friday: Sunny
Saturday: Sunny and hot
Sunday (Mother’s Day): Sunny, windy and hot
Monday: Mostly sunny and windy
Tuesday: Increasing clouds, windy
Steve LaNore
Chief Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
Meteorologist
News 12 / KXII-TV
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Letter to the editor: Celebrate Stark County Italian-American Festival's return
I have been fortunate to have been associated with the Stark County Italian-American Festival for 27 years. During those years, I proudly served two terms as president, many terms as a member of the Board of Trustees and am most proud to have served as chairman of the Festival Scholarship Committee for 22 years (awarding yearly college scholarships to deserving Stark County high school graduates).
Our annual Italian Festival does much to promote our heritage, education, foods, music and community spirit. I was proud to be a part of such a wonderful organization. When I felt it was time for me to retire and to welcome new leadership personnel to our ranks, I was certain that our festival traditions would continue. Sadly, for the past two years, the COVID-19 virus entered our lives, and our festival (like so many events) was canceled.
The concern has been, would our Italian-American Festival be strong enough to be revived? The answer to that concern is short and sweet. Yes! With a great leadership team headed by Festival President Gary Petersen, our festival is returning, and from all reports, is returning as strong and vibrant as ever. On July 8, 9 and 10, let’s join together at Weis Park (2600 Harvard Ave. NW in Canton) to celebrate the return of our Italian Festival as we proudly say “Bentornato” (welcome back).
Grazie e Buona Festa.
Louie Mattachione, Perry Township | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/2022/06/14/letter-editor-celebrate-stark-county-italian-american-festivals-return/10002355002/ | 2022-06-14T08:44:56Z |
James Caan, Oscar nominee for ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 82
(AP) - James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences as both the dying football player in the classic weeper “Brian’s Song” and the casino boss in “Las Vegas,” has died. He was 82.
His manager Matt DelPiano said he died on Wednesday. No cause was given and Caan’s family, who requests privacy, said that no further details would be released at this time.
“Jimmy was one of the greatest. Not only was he one of the best actors our business has ever seen, he was funny, loyal, caring and beloved,” DelPiano said. “Our relationship was always friendship before business. I will miss him dearly and am proud to have worked with him all these years.”
Rob Reiner, who directed Caan in “Misery” tweeted, “I loved working with him. And the only Jew I knew who could calf rope with the best of them.”
A football player at Michigan State University and a practical joker on production sets, Caan was a grinning, handsome performer with an athlete’s swagger and muscular build. He managed a long career despite drug problems, outbursts of temper and minor brushes with the law.
Caan had been a favorite of Francis Ford Coppola since the 1960s, when Coppola cast him for the lead in “Rain People.” He was primed for a featured role in “The Godfather” as Sonny, the No. 1 enforcer and eldest son of Mafia boss Vito Corleone.
Sonny Corleone, a violent and reckless man who conducted many killings, met his own end in one of the most jarring movie scenes in history. On his way to another job, Corleone stops at a toll booth that he discovers is unnervingly empty of customers. Before he can escape he is cut down by a seemingly endless fusillade of machine-gun fire. For decades after, he once said, strangers would approach him on the street and jokingly warn him to stay clear of toll roads.
Caan bonded with Brando, Robert Duvall and other cast members and made it a point to get everyone laughing during an otherwise tense production, sometimes dropping his pants and “mooning” a fellow actor or crew member. Despite Coppola’s fears he had made a flop, the 1972 release was an enormous critical and commercial success and brought supporting actor Oscar nominations for Caan, Duvall and Al Pacino.
Caan was already a star on television, breaking through in the 1971 TV movie “Brian’s Song,” an emotional drama about Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo, who had died of cancer the year before at age 26. It was among the most popular and wrenching TV movies in history and Caan and co-star Billy Dee Williams, who played Piccolo’s teammate and best friend Gale Sayers, were nominated for best actor Emmys.
After “Brian’s Song” and “The Godfather,” he was one of Hollywood’s busiest actors, appearing in “Hide in Plain Sight” (which he also directed), “Funny Lady” (opposite Barbra Streisand), “The Killer Elite” and Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two,” among others. He also made a brief appearance in a flashback sequence in “The Godfather, Part II.”
But by the early 1980s he began to sour on films, though Michael Mann’s 1981 neo-noir heist film “Thief,” in which he played a professional safecracker looking for a way out, is among his most admired films.
“The fun of it was taken away,” he told an interviewer in 1981. “I’ve done pictures where I’d rather do time. I just walked out of a picture at Paramount. I said you haven’t got enough money to make me go to work every day with a director I don’t like.”
He had begun to struggle with drug use and was devastated by the 1981 leukemia death of his sister, Barbara, who until then had been a guiding force in his career. For much of the 1980s he made no films, telling people he preferred to coach his son Scott’s Little League games.
Short on cash, Caan was hired by Coppola for the leading role in the 1987 film “Gardens of Stone.” The movie, about life at Arlington National Cemetery, proved too grim for most audiences, but it renewed Caan’s acting career.
He returned to full-fledged stardom opposite Kathy Bates in “Misery” in 1990. In the film, based on Stephen King’s novel, Caan is an author taken captive by an obsessed fan who breaks his ankles to keep him from leaving. Bates won an Oscar for the role.
Once again in demand, Caan starred in “For the Boys” with Bette Midler in 1991 as part of a song-and-dance team entertaining U.S. soldiers during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. The following year he played a tongue-in-cheek version of Sonny Corleone in the comedy “Honeymoon in Vegas,” tricking Nicolas Cage into betting his girlfriend, Sarah Jessica Parker, in a high-stakes poker game so he can spirit her away and try to persuade her to marry him.
Other later films included “Flesh and Bone,” “Bottle Rocket” and “Mickey Blue Eyes.” He introduced himself to a new generation playing Walter, the workaholic, stone-faced father of Buddy’s Will Ferrell in “Elf.”
Born March 26, 1939, in New York City, Caan was the son of a kosher meat wholesaler. He was a star athlete and class president at Rhodes High School and, after attending Michigan State and Hofstra University, he studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater under Sanford Meisner.
Following a brief stage career, he moved to Hollywood. He made his movie debut in a brief uncredited role in 1963 in Billy Wilder’s “Irma La Douche,” then landed a role as young thug who terrorizes Olivia de Havilland in “Lady in a Cage.” He also appeared opposite John Wayne and Robert Mitchum in the 1966 Western “El Dorado” and Harrison Ford in the 1968 Western “Journey to Shiloh.”
Married and divorced four times, Caan had a daughter, Tara, and sons Scott, Alexander, James and Jacob.
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TSX: SIL | NYSE American: SILV
VANCOUVER, BC, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SilverCrest Metals Inc. ("SilverCrest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Anna Ladd-Kruger to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Ms. Ladd-Kruger brings a strong financial background and extensive mining industry experience from her more than 20-year career.
N. Eric Fier, CEO commented, "We are excited to welcome Ms. Ladd-Kruger to the SilverCrest Board of Directors. As we continue to advance the Las Chispas Mine to commercial production, Ms. Ladd-Kruger's skill set and experience leading companies through various phases of development, including the transition to production, will be a valuable asset to the Company".
Throughout her career, Ms. Ladd-Kruger has held key executive positions at several Canadian publicly listed mining companies, including roles supporting the transition from exploration to production and raising substantial debt and equity. Most recently, Ms. Ladd-Kruger was the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of McEwen Mining Inc. where she was brought in to lead financial and operational turnaround strategies and was key to the McEwen Copper Asset spin-out, including serving as its CFO and director. Ms. Ladd-Kruger was previously the CFO of Trevali Mining Corporation, an international base metals mining company where she was part of the original executive management team that grew the company from a junior exploration company into a mid-tier global base metal producer. Ms. Ladd-Kruger previously served as the CFO and VP Corporate Development for a number of mining companies and began her career working at Vale S.A.'s Thompson and Sudbury Canadian operations before joining Kinross Gold Corporation as their North American Group Controller.
Ms. Ladd-Kruger currently serves as a director for Nova Minerals (Chair), Integra Resources (Audit Chair), and Excellon Resources Inc. (until July 31, 2022). She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CMA), holds the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D), a Master's in Economics from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.
SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals exploration and development company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, that is focused on new discoveries, value-added acquisitions and near-term production in Mexico's historic precious metal districts. The Company's top priority is on the high-grade, historic Las Chispas mining district in Sonora, Mexico, where it has completed construction of its Las Chispas Mine and is proceeding with commissioning. SilverCrest is the first company to successfully drill-test the historic Las Chispas Property resulting in numerous high-grade precious metal discoveries. The Company is led by a proven management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector, including taking projects through discovery, finance, on time and on budget construction, and production.
N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng
Chief Executive Officer
SilverCrest Metals Inc.
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOTV) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: September 21, 2021 to June 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 22, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in NOTV:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Inotiv, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Inotiv you have until August 22, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Inotiv securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the NOTV lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/inotiv-notv-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=29706&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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JCPD sees spike in car burlgaries with cases mapped all over city
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - Junction City Police officers have warned of an increase in car burglaries as cases are mapped all over the city.
The Junction City Police Department has warned residents of an increase in vehicle burglary reports since the start of 2022.
Officers said there is no significant concentration area within the city as cases have been mapped across town.
While several arrests have been made, JCPD said officers continue to receive reports of vehicle burglaries. However, in nearly every case, they said the burglarized vehicle had been left unlocked overnight.
Officers have pleaded with Junction City residents to take an extra moment to ensure their vehicles are locked before they enter their nightly destinations.
Furthermore, officers have warned residents to not leave any valuables visible within the car, and if possible, park vehicles in a well-lit area.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/10/jcpd-sees-spike-car-burlgaries-with-cases-mapped-all-over-city/ | 2022-05-10T22:37:42Z |
The women's healthcare company reveals the need to increase education on preparing, managing, and treating solutions for menopause symptoms
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonafide, the women's healthcare company offering naturally powerful solutions to manage menopause, today announces the release of its second State of Menopause Study, which aggregates symptoms and treatments, male awareness, and societal stereotypes of over 2,000 menopausal aged women in the United States.
In an effort to support women throughout their menopause journey, Bonafide is on a mission to destigmatize the topic of menopause, which is often under-discussed due to the lack of education and taboo nature of women's health in general. As a result, Bonafide conducted this survey to address the need for increased resources on menopause to help aid women through this life journey.
- 92% of women feel more education is needed about the menopause journey
- 88% of women feel men should have a greater awareness of menopause
- 71% feel there needs to be more education on how to manage menopause symptoms
- 62% think more pro-aging content directed at women is needed to destigmatize ageism associated with menopause
Compared to last year's survey, women are becoming more aware of the signs and symptoms that occur throughout the menopause transition, but still feel the need for greater education on the topic to better prepare them for this life stage. This year's study found that there is a generational gap between women in their early 40s and mid-50s who actively spoke with their healthcare providers before experiencing symptoms of perimenopause.
- 30% of women aged 40-44 proactively talked with a healthcare professional about perimenopause before experiencing signs/symptoms, whereas only 15% of women aged 55-65 said the same
- 25% are not aware when perimenopause typically starts and 31% do not know their treatment options
- Only 28% of women knew how to care for themselves during perimenopause before it started
- 42% of women surveyed aged 55-65 were not prepared for how long perimenopause lasts
When it comes to the beginning of the menopause experience, women are given few symptom management options including hormone replacement therapy and over-the-counter treatments. Many are unsatisfied with their choices while others simply choose to "tough it out." More than half the women surveyed felt unprepared for menopause symptoms and reported wishing that they had more awareness of what to expect.
- When it comes to experiencing menopause, only 6% felt prepared for all symptoms. The symptoms respondents were not prepared for included hot flashes (52%), sleep problems (51%), and night sweats (49%); while brain fog and increased feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress followed closely behind (47%)
- Thinking about sex during menopause, 43% of women experienced low libido, resulting in 33% having decreased confidence in the bedroom
According to the survey, women going through menopause feel they are missing adequate support from the men in their lives including, spouses/romantic partners, brothers, sons, etc. Women are more likely to feel secure with their symptom management if men had a broader knowledge of the topic earlier in life.
- 58% of respondents feel supported by their spouse/romantic partner whereas 23% feel a lack of support from male family members (brother, father, son)
- 29% feel a lack of understanding from their partner regarding intercourse during menopause
- 41% said they would feel more supported by the men in their life if there was more education on the topic and if women's health was discussed on a more general level
- 31% of women surveyed aged 40-44 said their spouse/romantic partner knew a lot about menopause before they spoke to them about it, vs. 15% of women surveyed aged 55-65 said the same
Menopause is often associated with old age and 25% of women feel an aversion towards it. However, 44% of women still don't feel "old" and feel the negative stigmas associated with age affect how menopause is addressed in the media.
- 36% have anxiety over aging and think there is more pressure to "age gracefully"
- 30% aren't confident embracing their age
- 32% think there are more stereotypes and prejudice toward older women compared to previous years
- 34% would feel more supported as they age if more conversations were represented in the media
Censuswide surveyed 2,005 women across the United States between 40-65 years old on their experience with menopause, overall knowledge before starting menopause, and insights on male support. Bonafide's research detects there is still a need to increase access to educational resources, address the stigma associated with age, and engage in more regular discussions around the topic.
Bonafide was launched with a simple mission in mind: to provide women with new and effective treatment options for relief from symptoms throughout their menopause journey. Trusted by more than 10,000 unpaid health care professionals, Bonafide's portfolio of drug- and hormone-free treatment options are rigorously researched and validated through dozens of clinical studies. Bonafide aims to be the go-to resource for women seeking educational resources about menopause and symptom management while continuing its mission of providing women with innovative, safe, and effective solutions for menopause relief from hot flashes and vaginal dryness to improving sexual satisfaction.
To learn more visit: hellobonafide.com.
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Proven leader with extensive experience in compliance and risk management to lead loanDepot's enterprise risk management program
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) ("loanDepot" or the "Company"), a leading consumer lending and real estate services provider, today announced the appointment of Joseph Grassi as chief risk officer, effective immediately. He reports directly to loanDepot CEO Frank Martell.
Grassi is an experienced leader with deep expertise in legal and compliance risk management and strong relationships in the financial services industry. He will be responsible for enhancing the Company's risk management program and enterprise and loan-level risk governance policies, as well as managing potential operational risks.
"At the foundation of our Vision 2025 plan are the built-to-last principles of quality, compliance, and customer excellence," said Martell. "Responding to identified risks and continuing to effectively anticipate enterprise risks will be critical to position the Company for long-term growth and revenue generation. Joe's vision and invaluable expertise in both the residential real estate industry and regulatory arena will help enhance our risk management program, further align our quality initiatives with those of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHFA, and propel loanDepot forward during a period of enormous change in the home finance industry."
Grassi brings over 35 years of experience in real estate finance and consumer lending compliance and law, with leadership roles across a number of companies and government agencies including Celebrity Home Loans, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Guaranteed Rate, and Prospect Mortgage. He also spent time at Freddie Mac.
Notably, Grassi spent 20 years as a senior attorney for Fannie Mae, including as the lead counsel for the Multifamily and Single Family businesses. He ultimately served as the Interim General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Fannie Mae, where he was responsible for overseeing Fannie Mae's legal and government and industry relations departments and providing strategic counsel to the CEO and Board. He began his career at Philadelphia-based law firm Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel and holds both a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University.
"I look forward to working with Frank and his entire leadership team at loanDepot to deliver on the company's vision of becoming an increasingly purpose-driven organization," said Grassi. "loanDepot has both an incredible reputation for fostering innovation and a deep commitment to its customer-first philosophy. I'm excited to leverage the strengths of the Company and team to help make the American dream of homeownership a reality for more families."
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, as one of the nation's largest non-bank retail mortgage lenders, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional and national philanthropic efforts.
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VP, Public Relations
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(KTLA) – Family and loved ones are preparing to say goodbye to actress Anne Heche as doctors plan to remove her from life support after finding acceptable recipients for her donated organs, according to TMZ.
Heche was involved in a fiery crash in which her speeding vehicle apparently slammed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5. Witnesses recorded video of Heche speeding through city streets before crashing into the two-story home in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. The crash resulted in a house fire.
The 53-year-old actress suffered traumatic injuries that left her in a coma and medically “brain dead,” her representatives said.
A spokesperson for Heche and her family released a statement Friday that announced her passing.
“While Anne is legally dead according to California law, her heart is still beating, and she has not been taken off life support so that One Legacy can see if she is a match for organ donation,” the statement read.
For the last several days, doctors at Grossman Burn Center in West Hills have been keeping her on life support in hopes of finding suitable organ recipients for her organs.
On Sunday, TMZ reported that recipients had been found and doctors were preparing to remove the actress from life support to begin the process of removing and transplanting her organs.
A native of Ohio, Heche first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” from 1987 to 1991. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for the role.
Heche has worked consistently in smaller films, on Broadway, and on TV shows in the past two decades. She recently had recurring roles on the network series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Heche was under the influence of cocaine and possibly other drugs at the time of the crash.
On Friday, after news of Heche’s condition was released, police said they no longer plan to pursue a case against her.
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The company announces initial investment of $7.5 million with an additional $10 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across Rowan County with its initial investment of $7.5 million, and an additional $10 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra Networks designed and built their 100% fiber network in Rowan County with symmetrical service and speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 99.99% network reliability. The company's local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 1,000 businesses and growing.
"We're committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities throughout Rowan County, providing ultra-high-capacity broadband networks to local businesses," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "Our teams live and work in Rowan County, so we believe in investing in the community and allowing businesses to succeed through access to our innovative fiber network, custom solutions, and local customer support."
Conterra Networks is growing and investing in communities in North Carolina including Salisbury, Kannapolis, Greenville, Rocky Mount, Lenoir, Statesville, Monroe, and Hickory. The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in North Carolina, visit www.conterra.com.
About Conterra Networks
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybersecurity services firm Ascent Solutions secures investment by RunTide Capital to support their explosive growth in the cybersecurity services sector.
Ascent offers a full portfolio of cybersecurity services spanning advisory, technology implementations, incident response, and managed security. Ascent's managed security services harness a Security Operations Center (SOC) team of 24-7 analysts leveraging Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Identity tactics and tooling to mitigate threats.
"Ascent's vision is clear—we will save the world, from a cybersecurity perspective," said JD Harris, CEO. "Our approach is also clear. The entire Ascent team has an incredible passion to keep companies and people safe. The team at RunTide both felt and understood the passion deeply engrained in the Ascent culture. While Ascent defied the market by growing significantly during Covid, it was clear RunTide was the partner to accelerate that growth. Combining the power of Ascent's cybersecurity prowess and RunTide's history of supporting rapid-growth companies, I can see our vision becoming a reality."
Today, Ascent is a Microsoft Gold-Certified advisor for over 300 blue-chip organizations, including over fifty Fortune 500 companies and five Fortune 50 companies. Ascent also consolidates Microsoft Security tools and expertise, partnering with Microsoft to manage client security needs, compliance requirements, and change management. From an initial headquarters in Minneapolis, the company's cybersecurity consultants have rapidly grown to a national team to satisfy increased demand.
Annual cybersecurity spending is forecast to grow at an 8% CAGR to $233 billion by 2024, with annual cyber-crime costs soaring to $10.5 trillion by 2025. Ascent's presence is expanding rapidly due to the cyber security imperative.
Robert Manning, RunTide partner, commented, "Today, cybersecurity is mission-critical and at the forefront of technology needs for enterprises. Ascent has assembled an elite team of cyber professionals with capabilities in high demand from key partners and customers. RunTide is delighted to partner with JD and Ascent to help the company continue to grow rapidly. Importantly, Ascent has championed a culture committed to developing key talent in cybersecurity—a critical national security initiative. We believe in JD's vision and that Ascent will continue to be a forerunner of this vital capability."
With cybersecurity counting for 600,000 job openings in the United States and over four million world-wide, the cyber-attack surge threatens cross-industry firms, fueling rapid growth in the outsourced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) market. The global managed security services market is expected to grow at a 15.2% CAGR to $64.7 billion by 2025 according to Mordor Intelligence. Ascent will aggressively channel funds to accelerate its development of in-house experts, recruitment of the next cyber generation, and novel plans for how to aggressively close the talent gap globally. D.A. Davidson & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to Ascent Solutions.
About Ascent:
Ascent is the partner to solve the most challenging cybersecurity problems. The firm is built to evolve cybersecurity posture, modernize Microsoft solutions, and manage entire security ecosystems. With constantly advancing capabilities, including incident response and CMMC, Ascent provides organizations with the consulting excellence and operational expertise needed to build a safer tomorrow. For more information visit www.meetascent.com.
About RunTide Capital:
RunTide Capital is a private equity firm focused on building tech-enabled growth companies. The Founding Partners are seasoned investors with deep operating experience, having started their careers as founders and C-level executives of high-growth technology companies. For more information please visit www.runtidecapital.com.
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Launched last year, the startup has already onboarded over 100,000 users, produced one million posts and comments and generated millions of dollars in NFT rewards to users.
LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DSCVR, a Web3 social network built entirely on a blockchain, today announced it has raised $9 million in its seed funding round led by Polychain Capital.
"We initially created DSCVR as our personal experiment to see if it would even be possible to build a modern social web application on a blockchain," said Rick Porter, CEO and Co-Founder at DSCVR. "With our exponential growth in users, this raise will help us accelerate our roadmap and make Web3 accessible to anyone who knows how to use social media."
Some new features will include gifting non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to posts and comments; integrations with other token and NFT ecosystems; a Discord bot that will enable gated content by NFT ownership; the ability for other projects to use DSCVR's gating technology; governance tools like mod elections; enabling DSCVR's communities to become decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs); and more ways to interact with NFTs and fungible tokens in a social context.
"When it comes to the state of social media, it's clear people are seeking a new option," said Olaf Carlson-Wee, Polychain Capital Founder and CEO. "DSCVR is pushing the boundaries of what is possible by creating a native Web3 social solution with unique functionality."
Other investors in the round include: Upfront Ventures, Tomahawk VC, Fyrfly Venture Partners, Shima Capital and Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI). Upfront's Mark Suster commented, "The team at DSCVR truly understood how to build and develop social media communities and how to scale a Web3 platform. It is rare to see both skills in the same company."
New users can sign-up at dscvr.one and partners can contact hello@dscvr.one.
About DSCVR
DSCVR is a Web3 social platform with crypto-native integrations that rewards users for great content and is built entirely on the Internet Computer, a blockchain-based decentralized protocol. The platform is one of the most rapidly adopted Web3 social products across the crypto and NFT communities. For more information, visit https://dscvr.one.
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Company recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the second year in a row
BLUE BELL, Pa., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion received a top score for the second consecutive year in the 2022 Disability Equality Index®. For this year's index, Unisys scored a 100, signifying the company as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The index is a comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion and is designed to help companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions to help reinforce their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Each company receives a score on a scale of zero to 100 based on a review of key performance indicators, including: culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supplier diversity and non-U.S. operations.
"There is no single best way to practice disability inclusion, however, the companies taking the DEI share the desire to create a workplace that fosters the concept of bringing your whole self to the office," said Maria Town, president and CEO of AAPD. "We look forward to working with all of the participants to help identify meaningful ways to build upon their current practices as we continue on the disability inclusion journey together."
"At Unisys, we prioritize breaking down the barriers individuals face and fostering an inclusive culture that cultivates respect, positivity and equal opportunity for all," said Katie Ebrahimi, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, Unisys. "We are humbled by this recognition for the second year in a row and are inspired to continue nurturing an environment in which all of our people, partners and suppliers are valued."
Unisys releases an annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report, highlighting the company's initiatives to champion a culture that welcomes all perspectives and people. For more information about Unisys' diversity, equity and inclusion program, click here.
AAPD is a convener, connector and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power for people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
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CHICAGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metafora and Optimal Dynamics are partnering to empower transportation providers to optimize and automate decisions across their operation. Optimal Dynamics is the first intelligent freight management system that leverages proprietary, High-Dimensional Artificial Intelligence ("HD-AI") to drive automated, resilient decision-making for customers.
Optimal Dynamics's unique predictive technology balances load planning between asset and brokerage arms of the business, while Metafora's services align business processes across divisions with customized strategies to keep the whole company in sync.
"Our clients come to us looking to transform their business and break down silos." Metafora's Director of Partnerships, Shanna Greathouse says, "Partnering with Optimal Dynamics gives Metafora a powerful solution to improve clients' bottom lines with an unprecedented level of predictability and help keep their divisions' planning processes aligned."
Customers can benefit from Metafora's premium consulting services and Optimal Dynamics' innovative platform simultaneously. This partnership will provide opportunities for carriers to advance business and operational efficiencies with deliverables including:
- Optimal Dynamics Proof of Concept Study
- Workshop of Future State Enterprise Strategy and Technology
- Prioritization of Harmonized Processes and Rollout
- Roles and Responsibilities Workshop and Training
"Optimal Dynamics is excited to partner with Metafora and collaborate on our shared mission to help transportation companies optimize their operations with cutting-edge technology," says Andrew Brazell, Optimal Dynamics VP of Technology Partnerships.
Carriers seeking to advance and align their business goals with a unified tech strategy can explore opportunities at metafora.net and learn about Optimal Dynamics truckload planning solutions at optimaldynamics.com.
Metafora, previously "CarrierDirect", is a business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the transportation, logistics, and supply chain space. Metafora works with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and develop tech strategy to fuel their growth. Metafora+ is their partnership network.
Optimal Dynamics was founded in 2017 by Daniel Powell and his father, Warren Powell, to create the decision layer of logistics. The company is the byproduct of 40 years of transportation research out of Princeton University led by Warren. By leveraging its proprietary advanced artificial intelligence, CORE.ai, the Optimal Dynamics solution is able to incorporate uncertainty into truckload planning to create real-time adaptive decision-making and resilient networks.
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced today that it has placed Bronze in Branded Content—Corporate Image in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards.
The award was presented for ALTA's fundraising video for the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation. The video details how the Foundation was founded based on the idea that good deeds grow communities and how the Foundation's grants to local nonprofits are making a real difference in communities across the country.
"We are pleased to have earned a Telly award for our work to promote the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation, which has awarded $423,000 to 69 organizations to-date across the country," said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb. "The creativity of our team, and our partner in this campaign, Marathon Strategies, helped spread the word on the Foundation's efforts even as we were not able to gather in-person."
The Telly Awards annually showcase excellence in video and television across all screens. Entrants are judged by the Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of more than 200 experts, including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks. More than 11,000 entries were submitted this year.
"Now, more than ever, it is necessary to celebrate video work that reflects the top tier of our industry," says Telly Awards Executive Director Sabrina Dridje. "This year's submissions reflect an industry that has returned to the important work of storytelling, one that has returned with a new perspective that values innovation, agility, equity, and tenacious creativity."
This year marks the second year in a row that ALTA has received recognition from the Telly Awards. Last year, ALTA received two Telly awards for its video campaign, "Our Title is Protection."
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, is a national trade association representing more than 6,000 title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, independent abstracters, title searchers and real estate attorneys. ALTA members conduct title searches, examinations, closings and issue title insurance that protects real property owners and mortgage lenders against losses from defects in titles.
Media Contact:
Megan Hernandez
(202) 296-3671
mhernandez@alta.org
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Former SVP and head of state public policy with the Distilled Spirits Council brings more than 20 years of experience to Provi
CHICAGO, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provi, the fastest-growing ecommerce marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, announced today that David E. Wojnar has joined the company as its new senior vice president of government affairs. Wojnar will be responsible for developing and executing advocacy strategies for Provi's corporate endeavors, including implementing and directing state and federal affairs programs.
"Provi provides a critical need and service for bars and retailers across the country and has a great story to tell," said Wojnar. "I am really impressed by their leadership team, their product and the path that they are on. I look forward to learning from some of the brightest minds in the ecommerce space and helping Provi tell its story to industry partners, legislators and regulators across the country. There is no greater industry than the hospitality industry, and I am thankful I can continue to be a part of it on behalf of Provi."
Wojnar brings decades of experience to the new role. During his time at DISCUS, he oversaw state policy issues including tax increase defense and removing antiquated blue laws. Over the years, Wojnar and his colleagues passed historic legislation to allow Sunday sales in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia and West Virginia. In addition, Wojnar has worked closely with control state officials across the country as the DISCUS point person for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA).
Highly regarded by both his direct colleagues and other peers within the industry, Wojnar's candor is noted by many. "I have had the opportunity to work with David over the years on many different issues," says Neal Insley, president and CEO of NABCA. "Whether we were on the same side or opposite, I have always found him to be forthright and solution driven. I wish him all the best in this new chapter."
Wojnar's former employer also did not hesitate to give praise and congratulations to him as he is set to join Provi's team. "The Distilled Spirits Council and our member companies cannot thank David enough for his dedication and drive to advance the spirits industry over the past 22 years," said Chris Swonger, DISCUS president and CEO. "David is a strategic thinker driven by results. In state after state, he played a critical role modernizing laws to bring spirits consumers more convenience and choice in the marketplace. We wish him the very best in this exciting new position and are pleased that he is continuing to work within the industry."
"There is no better person to lead our new division" said Taylor Katzman, founder and CEO of Provi. "As we continue to expand our marketplace nationally, David's 20 years of experience and knowledge will be invaluable."
Wojner was born and raised in Massachusetts and recently elected to his seventh term on the Acushnet (MA) Board of Selectmen. While in college, David hosted his own sports radio call-in show and called local high school basketball play-by-play. He and his wife, Melissa, have two children, Jacob and Nathan.
About Provi (www.provi.com)
Provi is the fastest growing B2B ecommerce marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry. Active in 35 states, Provi's robust, online marketplace improves communication and efficiency for buyers, distributors and suppliers. As of 2022, 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. are on the marketplace. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Provi has received a total of $125 million in funding and is valued at $750 million. The company received Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work recognition in 2021. In 2022, Provi joined forces with SevenFifty to provide a robust ecommerce marketplace and distributor tool-kit, aiming to streamline operations for licensed retailers, distributors and their sales representatives. Discover how Provi is digitally transforming the beverage alcohol industry at www.provi.com.
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The Sugar Bowl has been moved off its usual primetime spot to noon EST Dec. 31 to avoid a conflict with a Monday night NFL game.
The bowl schedule for the upcoming season was released Thursday.
The games begin on Dec. 16 with the Bahamas Bowl and the Cure Bowl in Orlando, Florida, and end with College Football Playoff championship on Jan 9 at the NFL stadium in Inglewood, California.
The CFP semifinals will be held Dec. 31, a Saturday, at the Peach and Fiesta bowls.
With Jan. 1 falling on Sunday, the games usually played on New Year’s Day were moved to Jan. 2, when the national holiday is observed. The move to Monday, Jan. 2 is common in college football to avoid conflicting with the NFL.
But ESPN found itself with a conflict that day: The NFL has scheduled the final Monday regular-season game for that night, which forced a relocation by the New Orleans-based Sugar Bowl on the schedule.
The Rose Bowl is scheduled for a 5 p.m. EST start Jan. 2 on ESPN, and will precede the Bills at Bengals game.
The last time the Sugar Bowl was played before Jan. 1 was 1995 when it was a Dec. 31 game between Virginia Tech and Texas.
The Orange Bowl will be played the night of Dec. 30 and the Cotton Bowl will also be played on Jan. 2, with at 1 p.m. EST kickoff scheduled. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/sugar-bowl-moved-to-dec-31-to-avoid-conflict-with-nfl-game/ | 2022-05-27T16:40:00Z |
Upgraded digital banking system offers a more powerful financial management experience
LEAWOOD, Kan., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal Bank of Kansas City today launched a refreshed, newly-designed online banking platform and mobile app for consumer and business customers. First Federal Digital Banking has an intuitive, user-centric design to simplify the financial management experience.
"Our new digital banking platform reflects First Federal's dedication to providing our customers the seamless digital experience they expect," said Client Experience Officer Mark Rieger. "With powerful new tools and simple navigation, our customers will be able to better understand their finances and make more confident, well-informed decisions."
Improved features include quick external transfers to accounts at other banking institutions, a more robust set of security alerts and enhanced mobile check deposit capabilities. In addition, First Federal's new financial management tool, My Financial View, allows customers to connect accounts at other financial institutions to track account balances, spending habits and personal net worth on one dashboard, plus build custom budgets with a drag-and-drop tool.
"Now, our customers can take a real hands-on approach to budgeting and managing their entire financial picture in real-time, including goal-setting and timely alerts. We firmly believe this upgraded digital banking experience will give our customers the tools they need to build a better financial future," Rieger said.
To learn more about First Federal Digital Banking, please visit ffbkc.com/upgrade.
About First Federal Bank of Kansas City
Since 1934, First Federal Bank of Kansas City has pursued the vision of "prosperity and a home for all" by creating lasting customer relationships, through financial education, and a commitment to community support. As a mutual bank, community growth is company success. First Federal Bank offers retail banking and consumer, mortgage, and construction lending, serving more than 25,000 customers across 11 locations in the KC metro area and thousands of mortgage customers nationwide.
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
www.ffbkc.com
Media Contact:
Mark Rieger | Client Experience Officer
816.245.4177
mark.rieger@ffbkc.com
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Panacea to offer banking and lending services to eligible AAP members
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panacea Financial (Panacea), which provides financial services for physicians, dentists, and veterinarians through all stages of their training and practice, has partnered with the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the largest professional society of Periodontists in the nation, with over 7,500 members, to provide preferred doctor-centric banking services to AAP members nationwide.
Tyler Stafford, CFA, CEO and Co-Founder of Panacea said, "Periodontists deserve service that understands their unique and specific needs and Panacea Financial provides just that: custom-built banking for their practice or personal needs for Periodontists across the country, including those in training. Panacea Financial is proud to work with the AAP in their mission to support Periodontists nationwide."
Panacea is a financial services company created for doctors, by doctors that provides tailored product offerings and service delivery designed specifically for physicians, dentists, and veterinarians throughout their career: from school, through training, and into practice. Panacea's products cover the full suite of banking needs for this unique population, including PRN personal loans and practice loans.
"AAP membership is composed of private practitioners, academicians, researchers, and those that serve in the Armed Forces. Many of these members share common ground in being small business owners." says Dr. Christopher R. Richardson, AAP President. "The Academy strives to provide services which are not only related to periodontology, but also include other facets of life and practice. The best way to do this is by working with respected organizations such as Panacea Financial. We are excited to offer this opportunity involving financial services to our members and look forward to a fruitful partnership."
Panacea President and Co-Founder, Michael Jerkins, MD, added, "We are thrilled to support the AAP and its members. As doctors ourselves we understand the financial needs and frustrations experienced by our community. That is why we are uniquely positioned to help provide Periodontists accessible personal loans or help them start, grow, or strengthen their practice."
For more information, please visit www.panaceafinancial.com.
About Panacea Financial
Panacea Financial, a Division of Primis Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: FRST), is a nationwide financial services company offering products in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. Panacea offers a full suite of banking solutions specifically built for doctors, by doctors. Follow Panacea Financial on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
About the American Academy of Periodontology
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) represents nearly 7,500 periodontists—specialists in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of inflammatory diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontics is one of twelve dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association.
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Cavaliers select KU’s Agbaji with 14th pick of NBA Draft
Agbaji is the first Jayhawk to be picked in the top 15 of the NBA Draft since 2017.
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 8:30 PM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected KU guard Ochai Agbaji with the 14th overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.
Agbaji led the 2022 national champions with 18.8 point per game last season on a 47.5% clip from the field and 40.9% clip from beyond the arc.
He went 6-for-8 from three in KU’s Final Four win over Villanova and scored a dozen in KU’s come-from-behind win over North Carolina in the title game on his way to the tournament’s coveted Most Outstanding Player award.
Agbaji is the first Jayhawk to be picked in the top 15 of the NBA Draft since 2017.
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NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qontigo, a leading provider of innovative risk, analytics, and index solutions, has enhanced its Axioma Credit Spread Factor Risk Model (Credit Factor Model) with the addition of credit default swaps (CDS) and increased factor coverage. The model results in better risk forecasting for asset managers, asset owners and hedge funds with portfolio exposure in the high yield and investment grade space.
The Axioma Credit Spread Factor Risk Model can be accessed within Qontigo's award-winning cloud-native enterprise portfolio risk management system, Axioma Risk, and has also been designed to work with portfolio optimization tools. For example, by uploading risk model and exposure files into the Axioma Portfolio Optimizer, users can achieve advanced portfolio construction goals such as minimizing benchmark tracking error while realizing desired exposure tilts.
"The Credit Factor Model is built from our extensive collection of issuer credit curves," said Chris Sturhahn, Chief Product Officer for Analytics. "Because our factors are derived from the most liquid part of each issuer curve, with bond specific risk estimated from the residuals of issuer curve returns instead of factors based on sector or index spread levels, our model has greater explanatory power for bond returns. The result is more accurate risk and meaningful performance attribution."
Some key benefits of the enhanced model include:
- Rich Duration Times Spread (DTS)-based factor structure capturing the impact of market exposure, industry groups, country or region, and credit quality
- Separate factor groups for USD IG, USD HY, Euro, Sterling and Yen
- CDS basis factors to ensure consistent yet differentiated modeling of CDS and bonds
- Superior specific risk estimation at both the issue and issuer level
- Bond exposures generated from 12,000 issuer credit spread curves and a proprietary issuer identification methodology that determines bond-to-issuer mappings
In addition to the Axioma Credit Spread Factor Risk Model, a bottom-up, curves-based granular risk framework known as the Axioma Credit Spread Curve Risk Model is also available. Both versions are part of the Axioma family of fixed income models which includes coverage for sovereign debt, derivatives, MBS, structured debt, commodities and other asset classes.
Qontigo is a leading global provider of innovative index, analytics and risk solutions that optimize investment impact. As the shift toward sustainable investing accelerates, Qontigo enables its clients—financial-products issuers, asset owners and asset managers—to deliver sophisticated and targeted solutions at scale to meet the increasingly demanding and unique sustainability goals of investors worldwide.
Qontigo's solutions are enhanced by both our collaborative, customer-centric culture, which allows us to create tailored solutions for our clients, and our open architecture and modern technology that efficiently integrate with our clients' processes.
Part of the Deutsche Börse Group, Qontigo was created in 2019 through the combination of Axioma, DAX and STOXX. Headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, Qontigo's global presence includes offices in New York, London, Zug and Hong Kong.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD, CRTDW) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), has provided the link to join the Company's Investor Day presentation. The Company invites shareholders and all other interested parties to tune in to the presentation, which will go live at approximately 4:45PM EST today and be available at the following URL: https://creatd.com/investor-day-2022.
Creatd's Investor Day presentation will provide attendees with further insight into the Company's expansion plan as well as further details on its $40 Million Rights Offering.
Anyone who pre-registered for the virtual presentation will be notified via e-mail shortly before the presentation goes live, as well as receive the above viewing link.
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company dedicated to unlocking creativity for creators, brands, and consumers. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
Vocal Platform: https://vocal.media;
Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DoubleLine Yield Opportunities Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DLY, has declared a distribution of $0.1167 per share for the month of September 2022. The distribution is subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates set by the Fund's Board of Trustees.
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Yet six days after a major failure at a water treatment plant, it is still too soon to say when all Jackson residents will have safe, running drinking water, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Sunday.
"The focus right now is making sure we can get bottled water out," FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell told CNN's Dana Bash.
"Right now, we're providing temporary measures to increase the water pressure so people can at least flush their toilets and use the faucets."
Jackson, home to about 150,000 residents, had already been under a boil-water advisory since July 30 due to a high "level of manganese combined with the use of lime" at the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant in nearby Ridgeland, the city of Jackson said.
The main pumps at the water treatment plant were severely damaged around late July, forcing the facility to operate on smaller backup pumps, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said last week. The governor did not elaborate on the damage.
Then heavy rain and flooding in late August caused a chemical imbalance at the O.B. Curtis plant -- the main water plant servicing Jackson. The water treatment facility began failing Monday, Reeves said.
The FEMA director visited the site Friday and said it's not certain when the water plant will be fully operational again.
"There has been a lot of infrastructure damage that has been present for many years," Criswell told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday.
But "I think that having EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers, we had a really good conversation on Friday about what it's going to take and the assessments they're doing," Criswell said. "It's going to happen in phases."
City officials said the water plant made "significant gains" in terms of water pressure late Friday night into Saturday, increasing plant output to 86 pounds per square inch (PSI) -- close to their goal of 87 PSI.
But even when Jackson's boil water advisory is lifted, the water treatment infrastructure will still be in a fragile state, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said told ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.
"As I have always warned, even when the pressure is restored, even when we're not under a boil water notice, it's not a matter of if these systems will fail, but when these systems will fail," Lumumba said.
"There are many points of failure. We're talking about a set of accumulated challenges that have taken place over the better part of 30 years."
The mayor told ABC he expects a long road ahead to achieve a "safe, drinkable, reliable, sustainable and equitable" water treatment facility.
"I've been lifting up this circumstance amongst many individuals that are in leadership and have influence over a solution," Lumumba said. "I don't want to put it squarely in one person's lap, but I think there's a well-defined record of me lifting that up."
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Disconnection seems to be all around us. We’re disconnected from each other, and we may be find ourselves alone. But, as we come out of this period of lockdown, this period of hiding in our homes, this period of not interacting with others, we have to ask the question: Is it time to reconnect?
Some are still a little unsure and they remain in their homes until they feel safe to come out. Many churches have begun live streaming their services. According to research, about 16% of churches were live streaming their services before the pandemic; as the pandemic hit, it increased to about 60%. That’s a great thing for those that can’t get to services., but what about those who simply choose not to come and use the livestream instead? That’s the disconnect that we have become accustom to. We need reconnect with good people - people who worship, serve, and love God. As preaching minister for the Parkview Church of Christ, I would like to invite you to reconnect with us as we connect to God.
Jesus tells his disciples in John 14:20 that “then you will know that I am in the Father and you are in Me and I am in you.” Now, what a connection that is - we can have a connection with God because we have a connection made possible through Jesus Christ and his sacrifice and death on the cross.
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ROCKVILLE, Md. and LUND, Sweden, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASI), a U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics and pharmaceutical products, and BioInvent International AB ("BioInvent") (Nasdaq Stockholm: BINV), a biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel and first-in-class immune-modulatory antibodies for cancer immunotherapy, today announced the first-patient-in in China Phase 1 dose-escalation and expansion study of BI-1206, a first-in-class fully human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that targets FcγRIIB, in combination with rituximab in patients with relapsed/refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). The study design is to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacology, and clinical activity of BI-1206. The patient was enrolled at Henan Cancer Hospital.
Wei-Wu He, Ph.D., CASI's Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are excited to dose the first patient in the continued evaluation of BI-1206. BI-1206 has previously shown encouraging early signs of efficacy in Phase 1, a tolerable safety profile, and the potential to be used with multiple therapeutic mAbs that rely on ADCC/CDC* for efficacy. This Phase 1 trial in China will generate valuable information and has the potential to provide early evidence of clinical activity in the treatment of relapsed or refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma."
Martin Welschof, CEO of BioInvent, said: "The initiation of this Phase I trial in China is an important milestone for BioInvent as it marks the expansion of the clinical program of our lead drug candidate, BI-1206. The clinical results have been very promising, and we are looking forward to generating additional data together with our partner CASI Pharmaceuticals with the aim of improving treatment for patients with NHL and addressing this significant unmet medical need."
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) granted BI-1206 Clinical Trial Application (CTA) approval in December 2021. Ethics committee approval from a leading investigational site was granted in January 2022. BI-1206 is currently being investigated outside of China in two Phase 1/2 trials. One is evaluating the BI-1206 combination with rituximab for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), which includes patients with follicular lymphoma (FL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have relapsed or are refractory to rituximab. A second Phase 1/2 trial is investigating BI-1206 in combination with anti-PD1 therapy Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) in solid tumors. Earlier this year, the U.S. FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation, for BI-1206, for the treatment of follicular lymphoma, the most common form of slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
BioInvent International AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: BINV) is a clinical-stage biotech company that discovers and develops novel and first-in-class immuno-modulatory antibodies for cancer therapy, with currently four drug candidates in five ongoing clinical programs in Phase 1/2 trials for the treatment of hematological cancer and solid tumors, respectively. The Company's validated, proprietary F.I.R.S.T™ technology platform simultaneously identifies both targets and the antibodies that bind to them, generating many promising new drug candidates to fuel the Company's own clinical development pipeline or for additional licensing and partnering. The Company generates revenues from research collaborations and license agreements with multiple top-tier pharmaceutical companies, as well as from producing antibodies for third parties in the Company's fully integrated manufacturing unit. More information is available at www.bioinvent.com
CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S. biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics and pharmaceutical products in China, the United States, and throughout the world. The Company is focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing products that augment its hematology oncology therapeutic focus as well as other areas of unmet medical need. The Company intends to execute its plan to become a leader by launching medicines in the Greater China market, leveraging the Company's China-based regulatory and commercial competencies and its global drug development expertise. The Company's operations in China are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CASI Pharmaceuticals (China) Co., Ltd., located in Beijing, China. The Company has built a commercial team of more than 100 hematology and oncology sales and marketing specialists based in China. More information on CASI is available at www.casipharmaceuticals.com.
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CRAFTSMAN adds tools for makers, woodworkers and electrical hobbyists to growing V20* platform
TOWSON, Md., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRAFTSMAN® today announced the addition of five new products to its growing V20* platform designed for makers and hobbyists who take pride in a variety of woodworking, electrical and on-the-go projects. Designed to go wherever the work is, these new tools include a V20* Rotary Tool (CMCE030B), Soldering Iron (CMCE040B), Compact Personal Fan (CMCE010B), 150W Power Inverter (CMCB1150B) and an LED Light with Magnifying Lens (CMCE020B).
"The CRAFTSMAN V20* line is breaking into a new market with specialized tools that serve hobbyists and makers," said Sara Godding, Vice President Product Management, Stanley Black & Decker. "With this category introduction, we are offering cordless freedom and versatility for doers to get the job done, no matter the task."
New CRAFTSMAN V20* maker tools include:
- V20* Rotary Tool (CMCE030B) – The rotary tool features a variable speed dial to easily adjust to the desired speed for various projects, as well as a built-in tip holder on the base. Ideal for cutting, grinding, sanding, carving and polishing a variety of materials, the tool comes with 33 tips and accessory box included.
- V20* Soldering Iron (CMCE040B) – The soldering iron is designed with an adjustable temperature dial to easily select between 400-degrees to 900-degrees. Ideal for woodburning, intricate electrical projects, jewelry and stain glass crafting and more, the tool includes a 4-Ft. cord for mobility and a sponge holder on the base (sponge included).
- V20* Compact Personal Fan (CMCE010B) – The lightweight and compact personal fan delivers up to 46 hours of runtime per charge** and features a variable speed setting, collapsible design and 180-degree pivoting head.
- V20* 150W Power Inverter (CMCB1150B) – The 150W power inverter charges a wide variety of devices and features three unique charging ports to work with Type-C, Type-A and AC connections. The inverter is compatible with the VERSATRACK™ trackwall system (system sold separately) and features an LED flashlight.
- V20* LED Light with Magnifying Lens (CMCE020B) – The LED light with magnifying lens offers up to 2x total magnification power with 200 lumens to illuminate your workspace and features a collapsible design.
All products are now available in stores and online where CRAFTSMAN products are sold, with the exception of the V20* Led Light with Magnifying Lens, launching later this year. More information on SKUs and MSRPs follows below.
To learn more about these products and all CRAFTSMAN tools and solutions, visit www.CRAFTSMAN.com.
* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
** Up to 46 hours runtime per charge on low-speed setting with CMCB204 (battery sold separately).
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CRAFTSMAN®, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is an American icon that homeowners, home builders, auto enthusiasts and master mechanics have trusted since 1927 – and today's CRAFTSMAN® continues that legacy. With a focus on reliable, high-performance tools, storage and equipment, CRAFTSMAN® has revived its long-established pride in superior quality. Now it's easier than ever to get the tools trusted for generations at more places than ever. For more information visit www.craftsman.com or follow CRAFTSMAN® on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Polygon's ground-breaking development of zkEVM is set to dramatically improve the experience of using and building with Ethereum by providing scalability and lower transaction costs, an exciting step towards greater adoption of Web3 technology.
DUBAI, UAE, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Polygon, the leading Web3 infrastructure used by some of the world's biggest companies including Meta, Stripe & Reddit, today announces the launch of Polygon zkEVM, the first Ethereum-equivalent scaling solution that works seamlessly with all existing smart contracts, developer tools, and wallets, harnessing advanced cryptography called zero-knowledge proofs.
Polygon zkEVM is fundamentally equivalent to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) itself and fully benefits from all of Ethereum's ecosystem. EVM-equivalence is different from EVM-compatibility because it creates less user friction, removing the need for any kind of modification or re-implementation of code.
Up until recently, some of the greatest minds in Web3 believed that this technology would take up to 10 years to realize. This announcement represents a breakthrough in cryptographic research that empowers developers to build the future of Web3.
Polygon zkEVM, which stands for zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine, leverages the power of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to reduce transaction costs and greatly increase throughput, all while inheriting the security of Ethereum. The ZK proof technology works by batching transactions into groups, which are then relayed to the Ethereum Network as a single, bulk transaction. The 'gas fee' for the single transaction is then split between all the participants involved, dramatically lowering fees.
For developers of payment and DeFi applications, Polygon zkEVM's high security and censorship resistance makes it a more attractive option than other Layer 2 scaling solutions. Unlike Optimistic roll-ups where users have to wait for as long as seven days for deposits and withdrawals, zk-Rollups offer faster settlement and far better capital efficiency.
The system also enables easy migration of decentralized applications (dApps) that exist on chains compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine to zkEVM, where EVM equivalence and Ethereum network effects provide distinct advantages to developers. Using programming languages, such as Solidity and toolset like Metamask, Hardhat, Truffle, and Remix, with which they are already familiar, developers can migrate dApps by simply switching nodes. This also makes Polygon zkEVM ideally suited for the seamless creation of NFTs, new gaming technologies and enterprise applications. Existing Polygon dApps can migrate very easily to zkEVM with minimal support.
"The holy grail of Web3 infrastructure should have three major properties: scalability, security and Ethereum-compatibility" said Mihailo Bjelic, co-founder of Polygon. "Until now, it has not been practically possible to offer all these properties at once. Polygon zkEVM is a breakthrough technology that finally achieves that, thus opening a new chapter of mass adoption."
The introduction of Polygon zkEVM opens possibilities for the world's most vibrant blockchain developer community to further innovate and build the future of Web3. They can continue to use the same code, tooling, apps and smart contracts that they use on Ethereum, but with much higher throughput and lower fees.
"Many believed that a zkEVM was years away, or not practical or competitive,'" Jordi Baylina, co-founder of Polygon Hermez, recalled the feedback after the team's presentation at EthCC Paris in July 2021. "No one believed in us, but Polygon did."
One month on from the presentation, Polygon published the Zero Knowledge Thesis and announced its merger with Hermez Network (now Polygon Hermez), embarking on a journey to become a ZK powerhouse. As part of its commitment to ZK-related initiatives, it announced Polygon Nightfall, a privacy-focused rollup built in collaboration with EY in August of 2021, adding Polygon Miden in November and Polygon Zero in December of the same year.
Now, Polygon estimates that its ZK 'Rollup' approach is able to reduce fees by 90% compared to current costs on the Layer 1 Ethereum chain. A future configuration of off-chain data availability will be able to reduce the fees further. With the proving system breakthroughs pioneered by Polygon Zero and with technical contributions from both Zero and Miden in its zkProver, Polygon zkEVM can now achieve full EVM equivalence and scalability with a speed that has never been accomplished before.
Polygon has released part of the source code and roadmap for zkEVM, with its public testnet expected later this summer and mainnet launch planned for early 2023.
- Zero-Knowledge Proof or zk roll-up uses advanced cryptography, and this cryptography validates that computation is done in the correct way following certain rules.
- Polygon zkEVM is a Layer 2 scaling solution that enables developers to execute arbitrary transactions, including smart contracts off-chain rapidly and inexpensively while keeping all proofs and data provenance on the secure Ethereum blockchain.
- The Ethereum Virtual Machine, or EVM, executes smart contracts.
- A node is one of a number of devices that run a blockchain protocol.
- Layer 2 refers to blockchains built on top of a base blockchain layer which is known as Layer 1.
Polygon is the leading blockchain development platform, offering scalable, affordable, secure, and sustainable blockchains for Web3. Its growing suite of products offers developers easy access to major scaling solutions including L2 (ZK Rollups and Optimistic Rollups), sidechains, hybrid, stand-alone and enterprise chains, and data availability. Polygon's scaling solutions have seen widespread adoption with 19,000+ decentralized applications hosted, 1.6B+ total transactions processed, 142M+ unique user addresses, and $5B+ in assets secured. Polygon is carbon neutral with the goal of leading the Web3 ecosystem in becoming carbon negative.
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Big Question for Candidates: "What should Arizona do to keep our elections secure while preventing barriers to participation?"
PHOENIX, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) today released findings on election reform as part of their ongoing reveal of the Arizona Voters' Agenda, which identifies what likely voters in the general election want to hear about from candidates as they campaign for their votes.
While Arizona was the focus of the well-covered audit of the 2020 General Election, as well as a lot of discussions regarding election security, the new survey findings demonstrate voters would be supportive of straightforward reforms that balance security with accessibility and fairness.
"The Arizona Voters' Agenda is a data-driven look at the issues likely Arizona voters across every partisan segment and age group agree and prioritize for the upcoming elections. The growing gap between the election reform priorities of policymakers and the views of Arizona voters is astounding," said Dr. Sybil Francis, President & CEO of CFA. "As voters decide whom to support, they deserve a robust discussion about what we need to do to keep our election system aligned with what Arizonans want."
A sizeable 87% of all likely voters supported the statement, "We can do more to secure our elections system and protect it from outside interference and fraudulent voting. At the same time, we must make sure that it remains easy to vote – and not create barriers to participation that disproportionately hurt certain communities."
Voters expressed broad support for continuing early in-person voting. In fact, 74% of likely voters support a policy priority of "Offering early in-person voting over multiple weeks leading up to Election Day," including 60% Republicans, 75% independents/unaffiliated, and 93% Democrats.
In contrast, likely Arizona voters do not favor eliminating mail-in voting. When asked whether they support or oppose the policy position, "Eliminating mail-in voting in Arizona except for certain predetermined exceptions," only 36% of all likely voters support the statement. On the other hand, 62% of likely voters opposed eliminating the option for mail-in ballots.
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Toddler drowns near apartment complex in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police say that a 2-year-old has drowned in a canal near View Carlton Arms Apartments.
Police were dispatched to the scene in the 4000 block of Carlton Inlet Dr. Friday morning. Witnesses spotted the boy in the water and contacted authorities. The toddler has been identified and the family has been notified. It is believed they are residents n the complex.
This situation is developing. ABC7 will update this as more information is received.
We can confirm a 2-year-old child drowned in a canal at View Carlton Arms Apartments. The child has been identified and family notified. A media staging area is at 1000 Carlton Arms Blvd, in front of Bud's Mini Mart. pic.twitter.com/AWgdDWPMTc
— Bradenton Police (@BradentonPD) July 1, 2022
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Stark County Sheriff's Office to keep both Concealed Handgun Licensing Centers open
CANTON – The Stark County Sheriff's Office will keep its two Concealed Handgun Licensing Centers opened and staffed despite Ohio's new permitless carry law that went into effect this month.
Ohio's Constitutional Carry Law removed the requirement that citizens obtain a permit or license to carry a concealed weapon in the open carry state.
The sheriff's centers at 143 1st Street SE in Massillon and the one at 4500 Atlantic Blvd. NW in Canton will remain open.
"It's a matter of convenience to our customers, and the facility serves additional purposes," Sheriff George Maier said.
More:Sheriff’s Office sets education series on constitutional carry law
More:Ohio's newest gun bill: What could go wrong?
Attorney General Dave Yost urges firearm owners to obtain license
Last year, Stark County was among the top 10 counties in the state with the highest number of newly issued concealed-carry licenses.
The county issued 3,183 — more than the 2,418 licenses the previous year, according to an annual report published by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
People can obtain licenses in a different county from where they live.
In Stark County, it costs $67 to get a new license, $77 for Ohio residents who have lived in the state for less than five years, and $50 to renew.
Maier reported that Stark County generated more than $352,000 in 2021 from the licenses, and $61,500 in the first quarter of 2022.
Where does the license revenue go?
Sheriff's Office Director of Community Engagement Michaela Madison said the revenue is used to pay fees to the state treasurer for the costs of FBI and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation background checks.
"The remaining revenue is reinvested into personnel costs for CHL staff, including licensure and training, computer and printing equipment, service and supplies, renovations, construction, and maintenance of CHL work areas, ammunition supplies, equipment for the agency's training and shooting range, and firearm safety education programs," Madison added.
In a publication released in June outlining updated concealed-carry laws, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost encouraged firearm owners to still obtain concealed-carry licenses.
"Even though permitless carry is now legal, ... I urge any Ohioan seeking to carry concealed to take the steps necessary to get an official concealed carry license," he said. "The cost is low, the class runs only eight hours and the training in safe gun handling is invaluable."
Yost said the license card will ensure that firearm owners can continue to carry their firearm when traveling in states that honor Ohio’s concealed-carry license. The card will also make purchasing a firearm less difficult, allowing buyers to skip background checks.
"It’s also vital that you familiarize yourself with Ohio laws about self-defense and concealed carry — because ignorance can have a high cost," he added. "Misuse of deadly force can not only result in injury and death but also lead to prison and financial ruin."
Reach Cassandra cnist@gannett.com; Twitter @Cassienist; 330-580-8338
By the numbers
Here's a look at the 2021 Ohio concealed-carry licensing data:
- 94,298 permits issued
- 108,622 renewals issued
- 1,880 licenses suspended
- 429 licenses revoked
- 2,668 applications denied
SOURCE: Ohio Attorney General's Office | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/06/27/stark-county-sheriff-keep-concealed-carry-licensing-centers-open/7610687001/ | 2022-06-27T09:32:57Z |
Which myCharge portable chargers are best?
The sad fact of this digital era is that batteries never seem to last as long as we wish they would. Our phones always die on us, often right when we need them the most. Never suffer through a dead phone with no charger in sight again with a myCharge portable charger.
The best myCharge portable charger is the myCharge Portable Charger Hub (Lighting, Type C). This myCharge model features a huge battery capacity and an 18-watt charging speed to rapidly bring your devices back to life.
What to know before you buy a myCharge portable charger
Milliampere hours
Milliampere hours, or mAh, are the measure of a myCharge portable charger’s maximum charge capacity. This refers to how many power percentage points the portable charger can donate to your phone before the power bank needs a recharge. myCharge portable chargers can come in many mAh capacities, though they’re usually between 4,000 and 10,500 mAh. For comparison, the iPhone 13 line has between 2,500 and 4,500 mAh batteries, depending on the model.
Another aspect of milliampere hours to consider is that the larger the mAh, the bigger the physical battery and container will be. These battery containers are rarely larger than a phone, but some use tough exteriors and/or solar charging panels for outdoor use that can add to the total size.
Amperage
You can have all the milliampere hours in the world but if your amperage is low enough, your device won’t charge faster than it uses power. Amperage, abbreviated “A,” is a measure of how quickly a myCharge portable charger can send its power to your device. Most myCharge portable chargers use an amperage of 2.4A or 3.4A, with 3.4A being fast enough to charge a single device from 0-50% in roughly 30 minutes. Keep in mind that if your prospective myCharge portable charger can charge more than one device at once, doing so means neither will receive the full amperage.
What to look for in a quality myCharge portable charger
Charging ports
MyCharge portable chargers can have just about as many ports and port types as there are devices. That said, a typical myCharge portable charger will usually only have one output port (typically USB) and one input port (to charge the charger). Some myCharge portable chargers will have two output ports and some will have one output port but include common connection type cables (like Apple’s Lightning) attached to the device.
LED indicators
The only thing worse than a dead phone battery is trying to charge it with your power bank only to discover your power bank is dead too. Irony. Luckily, some myCharge portable chargers utilize four or five LED indicators to show you how much charge they have left either from the push of a button or every time you go to charge a device or the charger.
How much you can expect to spend on a myCharge portable charger
MyCharge portable chargers are available with all levels of power options, which makes them as cheap or as expensive as you want. The lowest capacity, slowest charging myCharge portable chargers usually cost between $20-$50. The biggest, fastest models usually cost around $100.
MyCharge portable charger FAQ
Are there any devices that aren’t compatible with a myCharge portable charger?
A. Nope. So long as you have the appropriate power cable for your device that uses a compatible connector on the other side (USB for most myCharge portable chargers), you can charge that device with a myCharge portable charger.
Is there a difference between a power bank, power hub and portable charger?
A. There’s no difference of any kind between a power bank or portable charger. They’re interchangeable names for a device with a chargeable battery that can use its charge to power another device. A power hub, on the other hand, is a myCharge brand-related term for a portable charger that includes an AC outlet and a few connected cables that can charge and be charged without any additional equipment.
What are the best myCharge portable chargers to buy?
Top myCharge portable charger
myCharge 10500 Turbo Portable Charger Hub (Lighting, Type C)
What you need to know: This top-dollar myCharge portable charger has the charging cables built into the device, meaning no need to pack extra gear.
What you’ll love: The included cables can charge any device using Apple’s Lightning connector or a USB Type-C connector, plus there’s a USB port to allow other cable types to be connected to the battery. 3.4A charging power charges compatible devices faster than other chargers.
What you should consider: Some consumers reported that the Apple Lightning cable breaks down and ceases to function after a few months of use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top myCharge portable charger for the money
myCharge Portable Charger Power Bank
What you need to know: This low-cost myCharge portable charger is an excellent pick if you need a little juice up on the go.
What you’ll love: This myCharge portable charger is smaller than a phone, small enough to fit in a pocket. The USB port enables connection to many types of electronic devices. An LED battery indicator shows you how much charge you have left to give.
What you should consider: This myCharge portable charger does not have the battery capacity to charge more than one device from 0% to fully charged.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
myCharge 10500 Portable Charger Hub (Lightning, Micro USB)
What you need to know: This is an older, alternate version of the above myCharge 10550 Turbo with a slower charge rate and Micro USB cable instead of USB Type-C.
What you’ll love: This myCharge portable charger can hold enough juice to fully charge up to six phones from 0% battery. A USB port enables you to charge any device if you have the proper cable. As an older model, it costs $20 less than the 10500 Turbo.
What you should consider: Like the above 10500 Turbo, some consumers reported that the Apple Lightning cable breaks within a few months of use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA announced Wednesday the agency is seeking partners to develop technologies needed to shape a new generation of lower-emission, single-aisle airliners that passengers could see in airports in the 2030s.
Through its new Announcement for Partnership Proposals, NASA intends to fund one or more awards to design, build, test, and fly a large-scale demonstrator with an advanced airframe configuration, as well as related technologies. The agency's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project aims to reduce carbon emissions from aviation and ensure U.S. competitiveness in a high-demand area of aircraft design – single-aisle commercial airliners.
NASA is targeting technology for single-aisle aircraft – the workhorse of many airline fleets – which account for nearly half of worldwide aviation emissions.
"Since its creation, NASA has worked with industry to develop and implement innovative aeronautics technology — and has shared with the world," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. "Now, with this ambitious new project, we're again joining with U.S. industry to usher in a new era of cutting-edge improvements that will make the global aviation industry cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable."
The agency innovates for the benefit of humanity and any new aircraft and technologies developed through this project will help the United States achieve net-zero carbon emissions from aviation by 2050 – one of the environmental goals articulated in the White House's U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan.
NASA's plan is to complete project testing by the late 2020s so any new green technologies can be validated and inform industry decisions about the next generation of single-aisle aircraft entering the market by the 2030s.
"In the coming years, global air mobility will continue to grow at a steady pace, and single aisle aircraft will continue to carry the majority of that passenger traffic," said Bob Pearce, NASA associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. "Working with industry, NASA intends to seize this opportunity to meet our aggressive environmental goals while fostering continued global leadership of the U.S. aviation industry."
NASA expects to select at least one industry partner in early 2023 for a Funded Space Act Agreement with the agency's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Such an agreement would provide funding and access to NASA facilities and expertise. The agreement would capitalize on private industry knowledge and experience, with an awardee laying out a proposed technical plan and contributing significant funding to the project.
For this type of agreement, NASA would not procure an aircraft or any other hardware for its missions – the goal is maturing new and innovative technologies and capabilities. The industry partner will design, build, test, and fly a large-scale demonstrator, and NASA will obtain ground and flight data that agency and industry teams can use to validate the airframe configuration and associated technologies.
The flight project is an activity under NASA's Integrated Aviation Systems Program, and it is a key element of the Sustainable Flight National Partnership, which focuses on developing new sustainable commercial transport vehicle technologies.
Learn more about NASA's Sustainable Aviation efforts at:
nasa.gov/aeroresearch/sustainable-aviation
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Ninety-six percent of capital project and construction professionals are optimistic about their organization's future. Digital technology is the top driver of growth but change management must improve for successful transformation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, today launches its second annual Global Capital Projects Outlook. The Outlook draws insights from research conducted with 300 of the world's largest capital project owners and contractor construction professionals across the Americas, Europe and APAC.
The research reveals that 96% of respondents are either very or fairly optimistic about their organization's growth prospects for the next year, up from 92% in 2021. Digital technologies (57%) and data collection, analytics and insights (53%) offer top opportunities for growth, however almost all (93%) respondents said that their experience of change management left room for improvement, signaling a need for a more sophisticated, human-centric approach to technology implementation.
Of particular concern, respondents identified uneven or sporadic implementation (58%), process and data integration issues (54%), poor communication (51%) and technical and system limitations (51%) as the top frustrations caused by technology implementation.
Similar trends were also identified when asked about barriers to greater technology investment, with respondents identifying the challenge of integrating with existing systems, and a lack of technically skilled talent to smooth the process, as key issues.
Commenting on the Outlook, Jake Macholtz, CEO, InEight, says: "Everyone we speak to is talking about growth opportunities for both owners and contractors. The optimism, resilience and confidence of the industry is almost tangible it's so strong. This is especially encouraging given the economic backdrop organizations are operating within and the implementation challenges associated with digital transformation. It seems to be that the prospect of leveraging digital technologies to build a better world is keeping spirits high."
Human-centric transformation
The Outlook found that respondents see digital technology as broadly helpful in their day-to-day roles. Of most benefit: gaining detailed and holistic information on projects and events (51%), prioritizing tasks/managing project workflow (50%) and giving reassurance that environment, health & safety (EHS) policies are being followed (54%).
However, highlighting the need for a human-centric approach, 94% of respondents said they have specific concerns about the future of digital transformation. Reduced in-person communication (45%), professional experience and human intuition being replaced by technology (43%), damage to work-life balance (41%) or the replacement of jobs by automation (39%) were all front of mind for respondents.
When asked what benefits they hoped digital transformation could deliver in future, respondents said more automation (49%), more control (48%), greater strategic insights (47%) and better communication (49%).
"Respondents are clear on the benefits of digital technologies and eager to realize this new vision of the future but right now the industry is falling short when it comes to managing organizational change, making digital transformation unnecessarily arduous," Macholtz says.
A tenuous operating environment
Against a backdrop of supply chain shortages, inflationary pressure, energy challenges, and war in Ukraine, capital project owners and contractors are unshakably positive about the direction of the industry. Notably, respondents reported a significant increase in construction and capital projects spending (up from 68% last year to 76% in 2022) while resilience also remains high, with 91% of respondents considering their organization to be very or fairly resilient.
However, in a departure from last year's Outlook, the completion of projects on time and on budget has fallen dramatically. On schedule completion, as reported by contractors, has fallen 16% year-on-year from 51% to 35%, while completion on or under approved budget has also fallen from 51% to 38%. Owners are yet to see quite the same impact, reporting 43% of projects completed on time, and 45% on budget.
Underlining the tenuous global operating environment, respondents highlighted unmanaged or unexpected risk as the most influential factor on whether a project will be completed on time and to budget.
To access the full report, visit ineight.com/annual-global-capital-projects-report
About Global Capital Projects Outlook from InEight
This report is based on a survey of 300 large enterprise capital project and construction professionals, conducted in March 2022, via an online survey.
The survey included 26 questions designed to gauge general confidence and optimism levels across the industry, and assess track record, plans and attitudes towards digital transformation.
Of the 300 respondents, with 100 participants drawn from each of our focus regions of the Americas, Europe and APAC, giving each equal weighting in the report. Globally, 67% of respondents are project owners, and 33% are contractors.
All respondents work in construction, however in order to get a true reading of the global construction sector worldwide, we included those working in construction roles within broader industries, including:
The survey has been designed and conducted in conjunction with a specialized global enterprise technology market research partner, with results then analyzed and submitted to InEight experts for commentary based on their experiences and vantage points in the industry.
Where possible, results have been compared to our previous survey in 2021. However, this is not possible in all cases due to new questions and wording alterations in this year's edition.
About InEight
InEight provides field-tested project management software for the owners, contractors, engineers and designers who are building the world around us. Over 575,000 users and more than 850 customers worldwide rely on InEight for real-time insights that help manage risk and keep projects on schedule and under budget across the entire life cycle.
From pre-planning to design, from estimating to scheduling, and from field execution to turnover, InEight has powered more than $1 trillion in projects globally across infrastructure, public sector, energy and power, oil, gas and chemical, mining, and commercial. For more information, follow InEight on LinkedIn or visit InEight.com.
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Forever Stamps Highlight the National Marine Sanctuaries System
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service dedicated 16 new Forever stamps today celebrating the nation's underwater treasures that showcase the abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems found throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System. The ceremony took place at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
For 50 years, U.S. national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments have protected areas with special ecological, cultural and historical significance.
"Protecting our environment is one of the most important things we can do now and for future generations," said William D. Zollars, a member of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, who served as the dedicating official. "The habitats protected by these marine sanctuaries and monuments help ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species. The National Marine Sanctuaries Forever stamps celebrate these habitats. Customers can share the beauty of these protected areas when they send mail to family and friends."
Zollars was joined by Paul Scholz, deputy assistant administrator at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Ocean Service, and Leon Panetta, former secretary of defense and co-chair of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
"The National Marine Sanctuary stamp series is a colorful celebration of the beauty, abundance, and diversity of our nation's most iconic underwater places," said Paul M. Scholz, deputy assistant administrator for the National Ocean Service. "As these stamps circulate across the nation, we hope they'll generate excitement about these incredible places, and what people can do to help protect them. We especially hope they inspire people to visit a national marine sanctuary. Perhaps, the stamps will even inspire a child who one day grows up to become a marine biologist, environmental educator, science communicator, or a passionate protector of our blue planet."
The Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, which established a framework for designating national marine sanctuaries, was signed into law on Oct. 23, 1972. Today, the National Marine Sanctuary System is managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Encompassing more than 620,000 square miles, the sanctuary system currently comprises 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments, stretching from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, and from the Florida Keys to the Pacific Northwest.
Protecting some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, the National Marine Sanctuary System preserves habitats that are especially vital for the survival of threatened and endangered species, including threatened green sea turtles, endangered Hawaiian monk seals and critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The system also safeguards important feeding and breeding grounds for humpback whales, seabirds such as albatross and shearwaters and a variety of other species.
The sanctuary system balances the protection of the nation's maritime ecosystems and maritime history by allowing visitors to enjoy the sanctuaries responsibly. The majority of U.S. national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments are open for sustainable recreation, including diving and snorkeling, kayaking and canoeing, sailing and sport fishing. Their educational centers attract thousands of visitors each year. They also help preserve and celebrate the ancient sites, cultural artifacts and living traditions of the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited these regions for millennia.
The pane of 16 stamps includes photographs taken by Daryl Duda, Michael Durham, Mark Sullivan, Peter Turcik and Norbert Wu, and by NOAA employees Wendy Cover, Jeff Harris, Elliott Hazen, Joseph Hoyt, Ed Lyman, Greg McFall, Matt McIntosh, G. P. Schmahl and Kate Thompson.
"National Marine Sanctuaries" appears in blue type at the top of the pane. The words "USA" and "Forever" are at the bottom left of each stamp. A map of the National Marine Sanctuary System, illustrated by Todd M. Detwiler, is printed on the back of the pane. Art director Greg Breeding designed the pane using existing photographs.
News of the stamps are being shared with the hashtag #MarineSanctuariesStamps.
Postal Products
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price. Information for ordering first-day-of-issue postmarks and covers is at usps.com/shop.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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Comparing SteelSeries headsets
Video gamers have a lot of choices regarding gear, accessories and peripherals. There are plenty of companies that make excellent keyboards, mice and headphones, but Dutch maker SteelSeries is one of the most popular.
Founded 21 years ago, the Soft Trading brand started by selling Icemat and SteelPad mouse pads, with the latter serving as the basis for its iconic name today. Its gaming accessories now are legendary, so you might be wondering which SteelSeries headset you should get. There are many styles and designs, so the answer might not be straightforward.
Your platform of choice
Computer
Millions of gamers prefer to play video games on their computer, needing a compatible headset. SteelSeries has several headsets that work on Windows-based and Apple’s Mac computers. Amost all SteelSeries headsets work with a computer, as long as it has a Bluetooth connection or a 3 1/2-millimeter jack.
Gaming console
The chances are excellent that a PC headset is also compatible with a gaming console such as Microsoft’s Xbox or Sony’s PlayStation. But that isn’t always true for headsets designed for Nintendo’s Switch handheld console or mobile phones. And other factors could also determine which SteelSeries headset is right for you.
Connection method
Wireless
A wireless Bluetooth connection is the most convenient way to connect your headset to your gaming platform. A benefit of wireless is that you aren’t restricted in your movements and don’t need to take it off when walking away from your gaming system. However, there are drawbacks, such as battery life, frequency interference and the possibility of audio lag.
Wired
Wired headsets don’t need charging, as they draw power from the device you plugged them into. You also don’t run the risk of hearing signal interference or audio lag. But they do restrict your movement somewhat. The cables are only a few feet long, and if you forget about them when standing up, you could damage the headset with a violent disconnection.
In-game communication
Detachable microphone
You won’t need a microphone when you play games solo. But you do if you want to chat with friends. That’s why a detachable microphone comes in handy, as you can remove it when not needed and replace it when you need to talk. Typically, the microphone connects to the headset through a dedicated 3 1/2-millimeter jack, and you just pull to remove it.
Built-in microphone
As the name implies, built-in microphones are permanently affixed to the headset, not removable. While some models have retractable microphones, most these days are small enough to not be in the way. And because they are so small, you can adjust them over your mouth if your friends can’t hear you.
What you need to buy for your platform
SteelSeries Arctis 7X Wireless For Xbox Series X
Designed specifically for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X, this headset uses Lossless audio compression over a 2.4-gigahertz wireless connection. The technology improves the audio latency so that the visuals and sound sync perfectly. It has a built-in ClearCast bidirectional microphone, and you’ll get about 24 hours of gaming from the rechargeable batteries. The left ear cup has a volume button, mute switch and a charging port.
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SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless For PlayStation 5
With the same color scheme as Sony’s PlayStation 5, the Arctis 7P+ is designed to work with the console’s Tempest 3D Audio for clear, immersive sounds. It connects to the console through a USB-C 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, and a supplied USB-A adapter lets you connect it to other platforms. It has a retractable microphone on the left ear cup, and the rechargeable battery can last about 30 hours.
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What you need to buy for your connection method
SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Wired Gaming Headset
This wired headset comes with the GameDAC amplifier to turn your PC or PlayStation into a high-performance audio source. It is the first headset certified as a high-resolution audio system with built-in DTS surround sound. In addition, the headset has a retractable Arctis ClearCast bidirectional microphone with background noise cancellation. It is compatible with PS4, PS5 and PC, but should also work with the Xbox Series X.
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SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Gaming Headset
The X9 is unique in its connection method, as it uses Bluetooth or the Xbox controller for wireless audio. The rechargeable batteries will give you about 20 hours of playtime, and the built-in microphone is retractable. The steel frame is durable, with soft padding on the headband. It is compatible with mobile devices and the Xbox Series X.
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What you need to buy for your microphone preference
SteelSeries Arctis 1 With Detachable Microphone
If you need to remove the microphone when not in use, the Arctis 1 is an excellent option. It is available in wired or wireless versions, and the ClearCast bidirectional microphone attaches to the headset through a 3.5-millimeter jack on the left ear cup. The reinforced headband flows down to the padded air weave ear cushions, which can fold flat when not needed.
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SteelSeries Arctis 3 With Built-in Microphone
When you need your microphone to be ready at any time, the Arctis 3 is a great choice. Available in wired or wireless models, the retractable Discord-certified ClearCast microphone has built-in background noise cancellation. In addition, it is compatible with all gaming platforms and PC, and it uses Windows Sonic Spatial Audio for native surround sound.
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Online Degree Programs Continue to Gain Recognition and Popularity with Professionals
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerge Education, one of the nation's premier marketing and recruiting firms for higher-educational institutions, and Concordia University Chicago (CUC) extended their working relationship with a renewed partnership agreement. Partnering since 2015, these two organizations have enrolled more than 1,500 students in top-ranked master's and doctorate degree programs.
"The last few years have proven to be difficult for many private institutions due to a myriad of factors, including changes to modality, obstacles in how students are marketed to (with respect to privacy), as well as post-COVID related challenges," said James M. Hunter, PhD and CEO of Emerge Education. "We are proud to work alongside clients like Concordia-Chicago to help them market the exceptional online degree programs they continue to offer to working professionals. We are grateful for the confidence their team has in us."
Through the renewed contract, Emerge Education will continue to market and provide recruitment services for several of Concordia-Chicago's online master's and doctorate degree programs aimed at working adults. The programs consist of an MBA, which allows students to specialize in one of eight concentrations; a master's and PhD/EdD in Organizational Leadership; a Doctorate in Business Administration, and a CSBO Management Endorsement.
"Our partnership with Emerge Education is a testament to Concordia-Chicago's tireless commitment and mission to deliver high-quality, online degrees to adult learners," said Dr. Kathryn Wozniak, Assistant Provost for Innovation & Strategic Partnerships. "By continuing our work together, we are fulfilling the needs of working professionals as they advance in their careers."
Dr. Hunter added, "Enrollment in online degree programs continues to gain momentum nationally. This renewed contract is a perfect example of the industry growth, as well as the prominence of Emerge Education and Concordia University Chicago in higher education."
Emerge Education is one of the nation's leading marketing and recruiting firms for higher-educational institutions. The Emerge Education team combines decades of higher education experience and strives to always maintain the integrity and quality of its partners' academic reputation and brand. The firm collaborates with its partners by investing its own capital and service resources to support lead generation, marketing, and recruiting, allowing its partners to focus on what they do best: educating students. For more information about Emerge Education and its innovative approach visit www.emergeedu.com.
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) is a Lutheran university—a place where the Gospel lives and forms students, a place where students engage important questions and Truth, and a place where students discover their vocations. As a private, liberal-arts based university, CUC's vibrant, engaging academic community is designed to help students reach their full potential. The University offers more than 110 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia-Chicago's faithfulness to its Lutheran identity, commitment to vocation and dedication to providing a transformational education within the context of high-quality academic programs, along with its close proximity to the city of Chicago, all combine to make CUC an ideal destination for students locally, nationally and from around the world. Learn more about CUC's commitment to higher education rooted in the Gospel at CUChicago.edu.
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LANSING, Mich., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group, a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated brands provide specialty and workers' compensation insurance solutions across the United States, has named the recipients of its annual employee and leadership awards. These significant honors recognize individuals who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership and an exceptional commitment to the award-winning People First culture of AF Group and its brands.
The 2022 winners include:
Leader of the Year: Kim Drew, manager of Subrogation, AF Group
Drew joined AF Group in 2013. She was the first member of the Subrogation department and has since built a strong and dynamic team. Under Drew's vision and mentorship, the Subrogation department has helped Claims identify potential recoveries earlier leading to record-high recoveries.
"Kim is an incredible asset to AF Group," said Lisa Corless, president and CEO. "She has built our Subrogation department from the ground up and has been an amazing mentor to her team. Her servant leadership is always on display — and she consistently leads her team in their contributions to the success of our organization."
During her time in Subrogation, Drew has mentored and supported her team to help them achieve their own goals as well as contribute to AF Group's goals.
"Kim is a consummate leader in her dedication to mentoring and building the skills of her team," said Jeff Hertrich, deputy general counsel. "This is reflected in outstanding departmental results that have had a massive impact on our customers by reducing their losses and expenses — all at a previously unmatched pace. This honor is well deserved."
Employee of the Year: Cindy Hall, nurse case manager, AF Group
Hall joined AF Group in 2014. During her eight years with the team, she has demonstrated deep compassion, integrity and empathy for injured workers and providers, as she helps move each claim toward resolution with compassion and reassurance.
"Simply put, Cindy is an exceptional nurse, teammate and friend to all she works with," said Corless. "She has a strong reputation within our company, as well as with agents and policyholders, as someone who will go above and beyond to ensure injured workers get the care they need. And she does so with immense grace and endless heart — I couldn't be prouder to have her as part of our team."
Hall is the first nurse to be recognized as Employee of the Year. Her daily efforts to get the highest level of medical care for injured workers represents AF Group's dedication to and focus on providing the highest quality service for policyholders and their employees.
"Cindy demonstrates the meaning of advocacy on a daily basis," said Paul Kauffman, director of Medical Management. "She is an advocate for the injured worker to ensure they are receiving the highest quality of care to assist in their recovery. She also is an advocate for her teammates, supporting them in both their personal lives and daily work efforts."
In addition to Leader of the Year and Employee of the Year, AF Group recognizes outstanding employee contributions with the Pinnacle, Horizon and Legend Awards.
Pinnacle Award
The Pinnacle Award recognizes achievement of teammates who support the AF Group enterprise. This year's winners include the following:
- Nick Armand
- Mandy DeSantis
- Lisa Painter
- Gehan Rivera-Chase
- Jeanna Stewart
- Katrina Shaw
Horizon Award
The Horizon Award recognizes employees in one of AF Group's diversification brands: AF Specialty, Fundamental Underwriters or Assigned Risk Solutions. This year's winners include the following:
- Sarah Christopher, Assigned Risk Solutions
- Addie Gouin, Fundamental Underwriters
- Bryan Pung, AF Specialty
Legend Award
The Legend Awards recognizes employees within and/or who serve AF Group's Workers' Compensation Division brands: Accident Fund, United Heartland, CompWest and Third Coast Underwriters. This year's winners include the following:
- Valerine Conerly, AF Group
- Olivia Cole, Service Center
- Chris DeRuiter, Accident Fund
- Jason Losen, AF Group
- Alice Pau, CompWest
- Ashley Pinckney, Accident Fund
- Jan Sassic, AF Group
- Eric Vichez, United Heartland
- Kim Zimmerman, Accident Fund
Annual employee award recipients are nominated by their peers and leaders based on exceptional performance.
About AF Group
AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance companies are premier providers of specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. For more information, visit afgroup.com. © AF Group.
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The suspect in a shooting that killed a 43-year-old coach during a weekend youth football game outside Dallas turned himself in Monday, police said.
Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, the brother of former NFL star and Super Bowl winner Aqib Talib, pulled out a gun after the opposing teams' coaching staffs had a disagreement over officiating during the game on Saturday in Lancaster, police said. Michael Hickmon, a grandfather and father of three from Lancaster, was killed.
"The altercation became physical, leading to the suspect pulling out a firearm and shooting Mr. Hickmon multiple times," the Lancaster Police Department said in a statement. "After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle, taking the firearm with him."
Authorities issued a warrant accusing Yaqub Talib of murder, a first-degree felony. The incident remains under investigation, police said.
Defense lawyer Clark Birdsall declined to discuss specifics, but asked if his client would claim self-defense, he replied, "There will be a defense issue."
"Mr. Talib regrets the tragic loss of life but turned himself into the law so he could tell his side of the story," the attorney said.
Though Birdsall said Aqib Talib was at Saturday's game, police have given no indication he was in any way involved in the shooting. A magistrate is expected to set bail for Yaqub Talib on Monday afternoon, Birdsall said.
Ciciely Hickmon told CNN that her brother was coaching his son's team when the gunfire erupted. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. He leaves behind a wife, two daughters, a son and three grandchildren, Ciciely Hickmon said.
"Mike was an amazing husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, friend and coach. Our family is grieving. Right now, we don't see an end to our grief," the family said in a statement. "We miss him immensely. We always will. We will love him forever."
Multiple 911 calls from Lancaster Community Park were received just before 9 p.m., police said. When authorities arrived at the scene, witnesses said the incident began with a disagreement between coaches and the officiating crew, according to a news release from Lancaster police.
"During the disagreement, the opposing coach staff were involved in a physical altercation and one of the individuals involved in the altercation discharged a firearm striking one adult male," the release said.
Yaqub Talib's alleged role in the altercation that preceded the shooting is unclear. There is an active warrant for his arrest, police said.
Video from the scene shows a man apparently arguing with referees when several people begin fighting on another section of the field. Five shots ring out, and the camera pans to the ground for about 40 seconds. In the video, it cannot be determined who fired the shots. Panicked screams can be heard off camera. When the camera refocuses upfield, people are seen tending to someone on the ground as others walk over. CNN continues to work to confirm the authenticity of the video.
The suspect's brother, Aqib Talib, is a five-time Pro Bowl defensive back who was part of the Denver Broncos team that won Super Bowl L in 2016.
The first-round pick for the Tampa Buccaneers in 2008, Aqib Talib at the time attributed his success, in part, to his brother's leadership. As kids, the pair split time between their father in New Jersey and their mother in Cleveland, Ohio, and Aqib said Yaqub, who was three grades ahead of his little brother, insisted they move to the football hotbed of Dallas with their mother before high school, according to a story on the draft pick produced by the Buccaneers.
"My brother would always pick me on his team. We would play outside, and I would play with all the older guys and he would pick me on the team first. He was a big influence on me, just playing with an older crowd all the time, so by the time I played with people my age, I was like, 'I am used to playing with guys older than you.' He played a real big part in my football career," the team quoted Aqib Talib as saying.
The future star added, "I don't know what would have happened if I would've stayed (in New Jersey). I don't know what situation I would have been in, so I'm definitely grateful ... that we made that move and went to Texas."
Aqib Talib retired after the 2019 season, following 12 years in the NFL, during which he played for four teams.
Lancaster is a city of almost 41,000 in Dallas County. It's a roughly 25-minute drive south of downtown Dallas.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Arqit Quantum Inc. (f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp.) ("Arqit" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Arqit and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 18, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published a story entitled: "British Encryption Startup Arqit Overstates Its Prospects, Former Staff and Others Say." The Wall Street Journal reported, among other things, that "Arqit has given investors an overly optimistic view of its future revenue and the readiness and workability of its signature encryption system", citing "former employees and other people familiar with the company, and documents viewed." Specifically, "people familiar with the matter said that the bulk of [Arqit's] committed revenue isn't from selling its product and that at its public launch, [Arqit] had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system. Several clients [Arqit] lists—including a number of British government agencies—are simply giving Arqit research grants, nonbinding memorandums of understanding or research agreements that come with no funding, not contracts for its encryption product, they said." The article also reported that "[i]n April 2021, Arqit's chief revenue officer resigned after raising concerns with [Arqit's CEO] that he was overstating contracts and giving unrealistic revenue projections to potential investors".
On this news, Arqit's stock price fell $4.61 per share, or 30.61%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $10.45 per share on April 19, 2022.
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Leading Fintech Firm Creates New Financial Opportunities via Fractional Trading in U.S. Equities for Fubon's Customers
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fubon Financial Holdings ("Fubon"), the second-largest financial company in Taiwan, selects ViewTrade as its chosen technology provider to grant Fubon's clients access to U.S. markets for accounts of all sizes as well as the ability to buy fractional shares. Through its unique technology solutions, ViewTrade is now enabling Fubon's retail customers to easily and regularly invest in the U.S. markets.
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I used to work in an Italian restaurant and make this dressing table side," said the inventor from Philadelphia, Pa. "I created this Caesar salad dressing for others to enjoy with different ingredients and flavors."
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The original design was submitted to the New Jersey sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PLB-123, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Romania on Tuesday to hold bilateral talks and meet with French troops stationed there who are part of NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Macron’s visit to Romania, a European Union member since 2007 and a NATO member since 2004, marked the beginning of a regional tour that includes a visit Wednesday to non-NATO Moldova. Both countries share long borders with embattled Ukraine.
“Nobody knows what is in store for us in the coming weeks and months, but we will do all we can to put an end to the Russian invasion, to help Ukrainians and continue with negotiations,” Macron said at the eastern Mihail Kogalniceanu air base, where he was greeted by Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca.
In a brief address to French soldiers deployed at the NATO base, Macron praised them for “honoring our commitment to defend Europe as war is being waged again.”
France has around 500 soldiers deployed in Romania and has been a key player in NATO’s bolstering of forces on the alliance’s eastern flank following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. In May, France deployed an air defense system to Romania that NATO said “can ensure protection to the forces operating within the area.”
In the long term, Macron said ”we need to be able to protect ourselves” and went on to say NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Romania — which includes French, Belgian and American military personnel — will serve as a “powerful deterrent” on Europe’s eastern flank.
On Wednesday, Macron will meet with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the air base for official talks in preparation for a European Council meeting in Brussels, as well as a key NATO “Strategic Concept” summit in Madrid later this month.
French spokesperson Olivia Grégoire said Macron is expected to address the consequences of the war in Ukraine, from a surge of Ukrainian refugees to the spike in energy prices and the disruptions to global grain markets.
He will also discuss Ukraine’s and Moldova’s demands to join the EU ahead of a European summit next week, she said. France currently holds the presidency of the EU Council.
Macron will “underline the importance of the strength of the European project in these troubled moments,” she said.
After Romania, Macron will head to Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, where he will meet with President Maia Sandu.
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As rising costs add new pressures to families and Georgians continue to recover from the shock of the pandemic, we all want everyone — black, brown, white, native and newcomer — to have what they need to overcome these challenges and build a foundation for success.
During the lowest point of the pandemic, emergency relief helped Georgia’s families and workers survive the crisis. However, hardship is still high, and even before COVID and inflation, the basics we all rely on to care for our families, including health care and child care, were too expensive for working people. Now with the price of everything from gas to groceries rising, we need our leaders to act so we do not lose the ground we have gained.
Congressional gridlock can stop even the most commonsense ideas from getting through, but lawmakers have a chance to use a process known as “reconciliation” to pass an economic package — one that lowers costs for health insurance, expands and lowers the cost of child care, and helps put the next generation on an upward trajectory by assisting parents with the costs of raising kids through the Child Tax Credit. They can even pay for it with popular policies like rolling back tax breaks for the wealthiest people and corporations and negotiating prescription drug savings. This might be Congress’s best opportunity to deliver for Georgians, and we need our elected leaders to not just support these critical policies, but advocate wholeheartedly for them.
It’s no secret that President Biden and congressional leaders have had trouble striking a deal on legislation to help families make ends meet. But it’s past time for them to put aside their differences: Many programs that helped all of us during the pandemic, like Child Tax Credit payments, have expired. Others, like increased subsidies that helped millions afford health care during the worst public health crisis of our lifetime, will expire soon.
That adds up to a big hit for workers and families — particularly if their employers do not pay a livable wage or their communities have been held back from opportunity and resources because of historic and ongoing discrimination — just when inflation is skyrocketing. There are straightforward, targeted policies that will help, all of which should be part of a commonsense economic legislation that helps lower costs for workers and families.
Federal lawmakers must pass economic legislation that includes provisions that would help people get health coverage and lower health care costs by making permanent the expanded Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to help thousands of Georgians buy affordable coverage, and closing the Medicaid coverage gap, which has left 269,000 Georgians without access to affordable health care.
Legislation should also address the acute shortage of child care in Georgia, which would make child care more affordable for working parents and support providers who can then create more options for decent-quality care for children. Georgia’s child care subsidy supports more than 50,000 children a week. With federal relief funds, Georgia temporarily expanded the program by 10,000 slots. However, this still does not meet the need of families who struggle to afford child care costs. Furthermore, child care providers are scrambling to keep and attract qualified teachers who are essential for high-quality care.
Finally, Congress should ensure the lowest-income families, those who most need help covering basic costs, can fully qualify for the Child Tax Credit just as families with higher incomes can. That includes making children with ITINs eligible again. Currently in Georgia, more than 15,000 undocumented children under the age of 15 are ineligible for the tax benefit. Permanent expansion to the enhanced CTC for all children could yield a 46% decline in child poverty in Georgia, especially for the children of color and immigrant children who are, due to historic and ongoing discrimination, most likely to live in families with low incomes.
Congress can pay for these foundational supports sustainably by rolling back provisions in the 2017 tax cuts that skewed our tax code, and ensuring the wealthiest people and corporations can no longer avoid paying their fair share in taxes. Congress also should allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, saving us money and making it easier for seniors to afford life-saving medicine. Savings from these measures could help reduce the deficit, too.
For Georgia’s families to recover and thrive, lawmakers must make health care more affordable, increase access to child care and provide relief for families facing rising costs for basic essentials. It is time to come together to build a foundation for recovery and prosperity for every Georgian. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/caitlin-highland-congress-must-act-on-reconciliation-so-families-can-recover-and-thrive/article_ae0cee4c-ce0c-11ec-9811-238da2f5a19b.html | 2022-05-07T22:41:33Z |
The Onondaga Nation is set to regain over 1,000 acres of ancestral land in central New York in what the Department of Interior calls "one of the largest returns of land to an Indigenous nation by a state."
"This historic agreement represents a unique opportunity to return traditional homelands back to Indigenous people to steward for the benefit of their community," said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in a Wednesday news release.
"We look forward to drawing upon the Onondaga Nation's expertise and Indigenous knowledge in helping manage the area's valuable wildlife and habitat. Consistent with the President's America the Beautiful initiative, all of us have a role to play in this Administration's work to ensure our conservation efforts are locally led and support communities' health and well-being."
The land transfer includes the headwaters of Onondaga Creek, more than 45 acres of wetland and flood plains, and approximately 980 acres of forest and fields, says the Department of Interior. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including brook trout in the creek, great blue heron, songbirds, waterfowl, hawks, bald eagles, frogs, bats, and white-tailed deer.
Onondaga Nation Chief Tadodaho Sidney Hill expressed joy at the milestone land return.
"It is with great joy that the Onondaga Nation welcomes the return of the first substantial acreage of its ancestral homelands," said Hill in the release. "The Nation can now renew its stewardship obligations to restore these lands and waters and to preserve them for the future generations yet to come."
"The Nation hopes that this cooperative, government-to-government effort will be another step in healing between themselves and all others who live in this region, which has been the homeland of the Onondaga Nation since the dawn of time," Hill continued.
The land was previously owned by Honeywell, which was ordered to sign over the title and full ownership of the property to the Onondaga Nation by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as part of a settlement reached over Honeywell's contamination of the environment.
For years, Honeywell contaminated the Onondaga Lake, parts of its tributaries, and the surrounding wetlands with mercury and other dangerous substances, according to a 2017 release from the Department of Justice. A 2018 settlement through the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Program required Honeywell to turn the land over to the Onondaga Nation and to implement 18 restoration projects on the affected land, according to the Department of Interior.
Honeywell, which operated several manufacturing plants in Onondaga County, is currently working on several of those restoration programs, including grassland restoration, preservation of wetland habitat, and improvement of public services like hiking trails and a public boat ramp, says the Department of Interior.
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Thornton’s career may be over. Or not.
The veteran center, who just completed his 24th season in the NHL and first with the Florida Panthers, said Wednesday that he has not decided whether to retire or continue playing.
“My wife was kind of asking me last night,” Thornton said. “And really, I have no plans. It’s kind of exciting that way. I came here to win a championship and we fell short of that. But I think the Florida Panthers are going to be good for a long time. It’s exciting around here now.”
The question is whether he’ll be part of that excitement going forward.
Thornton turns 43 on July 2. He was the second-oldest skater to appear in a game this season; New York Islanders defenseman Zdeno Chara turned 45 in March, and like Thornton just completed his 24th season in the league.
They were two of four players in the 40s who got into games this season. Buffalo goalie Craig Anderson was a month shy of turning 41 when he made his final appearance of the season, and Edmonton goalie Mike Smith turned 40 in March.
“I’ve been privileged to play this game for a long time,” Thornton said. “I don’t take anything for granted.”
Longtime San Jose Sharks running mate Patrick Marleau announced his retirement earlier this month after playing 23 seasons in the NHL. Marleau broke Gordie Howe’s games played record and retired having played 1,779 in the regular season during his career.
Thornton has played 1,714 games — sixth most in regular-season history — with San Jose, Boston, Toronto and now the Panthers. He recently joked he would let Marleau keep his place in the history books.
Thornton appeared in 34 games with the Panthers this season, scoring five goals and adding five assists.
“Everybody loves to be around him,” Panthers forward Anton Lundell said. “He’s a funny guy and he loves to work. You see how much he cares about the sport, how much he loves to play, and the biggest thing is how much he loves to be around the boys. He doesn’t really like to take any days off.”
For perspective, Lundell was born Oct. 3, 2001. One day later, Thornton started his fifth NHL season.
Thornton picked the Panthers last summer because he felt coming to Florida was his best hope to finally win what would be his first Stanley Cup championship. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy, set team records for goals, wins and points and captured a playoff series for the first time since 1996 — but got swept out of the second round by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“Kind of wish I’d played with him,” said Panthers interim coach Andrew Brunette, who played 16 NHL seasons before turning his attention to coaching. “But I got to coach him, and that was a great experience.”
Thornton played in only one playoff game with the Panthers, that being the series finale against the Lightning. He said he didn’t go through the traditional handshakes at the end of that game thinking it could be his final moments of his life as an active player.
“I never think ‘what-ifs,’ to be honest with you,” Thornton said. “I just try to live in the moment and go from there.”
But the Panthers will go into next season believing they are a contender again, and if he decides to go for a 25th season that could certainly appeal to Thornton.
“I think the world of Joe Thornton,” Panthers general manager Bill Zito said.
Thornton is 12th in regular-season history with 1,539 points. Most of the top 33 scorers in NHL history have already been enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame; the only ones who aren’t yet in are Thornton, Jaromir Jagr, Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, and that’s because none of those four players are yet eligible.
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Huntersville, N.C., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC an innovator of technology powering a cleaner future, is excited to announce and introduce the latest addition to our battery powered floor-care range, the DX15 15" Floor Scrubber. This machine is small, maneuverable, and light. Ideal for small retail or commercial applications. These machines clean fast with best-in-class productivity, are simple to operate, and are reliable. They have a superior specification, including:
- 125Ah, 12V AGM maintenance-free batteries
- 3 – 4-hour run time
- 7-Gallon solution/8-Gallon recovery tanks
- 27" squeegee and waste water recovery width
- Cleans up to 16,000 Sq-Ft per hour
ONYX DX15 Floor Scrubber with two 12V AGM 125 a/h batteries, yielding industry leading 3–4-hour runtimes. The unit has a 15" rotating scrubbing brush with a 27" squeegee width to assure users of a streak-free clean with easy and complete cleaning solution pick-up. The unit has a 7-gallon cleaning solution tank and 8-gallon recovery tank. Unit is designed for small commercial and retail applications. Engineered for hygienic, light, convenient cleaning in small area commercial applications such as:
- Classrooms
- Offices
- Kitchens
- Restaurants
- Bathrooms
- Small retail establishments
Most micro floor scrubbers have the squeegee and waste water recovery vacuum mounted right behind the scrubbing head, directly coupled on the frame of the machine. The ONYX DX15 has a floating squeegee and waste water recovery vacuum system that is not directly coupled to the frame of the machine. This results in no residual liquid trace marks regardless of the turning angle of the machine, and up against hard edges.
This ONYX floor scrubber is capable of cleaning up to 16,000 Sq Ft per hour. This machine is an excellent investment for regular cleaning applications of smaller commercial spaces. These quick-cleaning scrubbers allow for optimal work productivity, and the associated labor productivity advantages. These machines help reduce the risk of slip and fall hazards, and leave your floor surfaces looking pristine and clean, without the need to hire a professional cleaning company.
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the nation's largest immigration reform advocacy organization, today announced a new series of digital ads asking Americans to help provide visibility and transparency to expose the magnitude of the Biden administration's "night flight" illegal immigration transportation program. FAIR works for responsible immigration levels under a stable, enforceable cap, and an end to illegal immigration in all its forms.
"The Biden administration continues a widespread illegal use of immigration parole, which has helped precipitate a historic mass immigration crisis at our border," said Dan Stein, President of FAIR. "The use of secret 'night flights' happens without community notice or input and is antithetical to a free society and an informed citizenry. Policies that affect communities' schools, resources, and taxpayers are entitled to full public disclosure."
The ads ask Americans to report information they receive or witness regarding flights to help organize opposition to these illegal activities that, according to Stein, "simply complete the work of the cartels and smugglers at taxpayer expense."
"The Biden administration's abuse of parole is out of control. These practices are illegal and must be stopped. As we can see with every new announcement from DHS, unless the practices are challenged, they will expand – and indeed they are," he added. "DHS has become a lawless, rogue agency, stripping Congress and the public of the right to decide who may enter and under what conditions."
"It's time for the American media to get serious about covering these flights – and disclosing in full detail how many there are and where they are landing," Stein concluded.
The ads will run in markets across the nation. It can be viewed here, and text is as follows:
Attention – this is a national crisis.
You've seen the daily chaos at our borders. It's getting worse by the day.
And now, under the cover of darkness…
Unable to cope with the humanitarian crisis they have unleashed, the Biden administration is clandestinely flying thousands of illegal immigrants, aliens and other non-citizens on secret nighttime flights across America.
The smuggling operations by the cartels in Mexico are now being completed here in the U.S. by the administration at taxpayers' expense.
Communities across America are being affected and yours may be next.
In increasing numbers, more flights will continue shuttling hundreds of thousands more under the same conditions and we know from Homeland Security's own policy guidance that they will never be deported.
Our schools, hospitals, healthcare and housing cannot handle this continued strain. We as taxpayers are burdened enough.
FAIR is fighting to stop this destruction of our immigration laws and our borders and we need your help.
If you see or hear of one of these night flights, or of illegal aliens being resettled into your community, email nightflightalert@fairus.org or use the hashtag #NightFlightAlert to help alert the public to these covert smuggling operations. Our affected communities need to know.
With your reports, FAIR will demand transparency from the administration on their destruction of our borders and their refusal to enforce our immigration laws.
Visit fairus.org to help us fight to stop these secret night flights into our communities.
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Contact: Preston Huennekens, 202-328-7004 or phuennekens@fairus.org
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Founded in 1979, FAIR is the country's largest immigration reform group. With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests. FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.
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Addition of Firm Focusing on High-Net-Worth Clients Brings Wealth Enhancement Group's Total Client Assets to More Than $55 Billion
MINNEAPOLIS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Enhancement Group, an independent wealth management firm, today announced the acquisition of Kings Point Capital Management, LLC, ("Kings Point"), an independent RIA with offices in Great Neck, New York and Brentwood, Tennessee. Kings Point's team of five advisors and 11 support staff oversee $1.7 billion in client assets. The partnership builds on Wealth Enhancement Group's continued growth, bringing its total client assets to $55 billion.
Jeff Dekko, Chief Executive Officer of Wealth Enhancement Group, said, "Kings Point has built a tremendously successful business by delivering customized solutions to their high-net-worth clients. This is a business model Wealth Enhancement Group understands well and embraces. Our financial planning-driven platform and service approach is a perfect fit for Kings Point's advisors, staff and clients, so I'm excited to work with this team and help them build on an already impressive operation."
Jack L. Salzman, Senior Managing Partner and Jeffrey P. Bates, Managing Partner, leveraged their years of experience serving as Goldman Sachs executives to found Kings Point as an independent RIA in 2005. With support from Jake A. Marshall, IV, Partner, and the team, Kings Point has grown by serving the investment management needs of wealthy individuals, multi-generational families, small business owners, endowments, foundations and trusts. Kings Point, in part, has built its reputation by actively managing concentrated portfolios that focus on tax efficiency. This is Wealth Enhancement Group's fifth closed acquisition in 2022.
Mr. Salzman said, "As a firm that values high-touch service, personal attention and data analytics, we took our time to search for the right partner. We found the ideal match in Wealth Enhancement Group, whose team immediately understood our philosophy of service and embraced our unique investment management approach."
Mr. Bates added, "We look forward to the added tools, systems and flexibility they will make available as we continue to strive to provide our clients the absolute best service possible."
Commenting on the partnership, Jim Cahn, Wealth Enhancement Group's Chief Investments & Business Development Officer, said, "We are thrilled that Kings Point chose to join forces with Wealth Enhancement Group. With more than 80 years of combined industry experience, Jack and Jeffrey are true leaders in the RIA space. We are honored to provide them with the additional scale and resources they need to continue competing in the evolving wealth management industry."
Mr. Salzman will serve as Director of Fundamental Research, directing individual stock research of Wealth Enhancement Group's investment team.
DeVoe & Company, a leading strategy and M&A consulting company serving the RIA industry, supported Kings Point Capital Management in its decision to join forces with Wealth Enhancement Group.
Wealth Enhancement Group is a Greater Minneapolis-based independent wealth management firm offering comprehensive and customized financial planning and investment management services. Founded in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group serves clients nationwide. Wealth Enhancement Group specializes in providing retail clients with the team-based knowledge and resources they need to simplify their financial life. For more information, please visit www.wealthenhancement.com.
Advisory services offered through Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC (WEAS), a registered investment advisor. Certain, but not all, investment advisor representatives (IARs) of WEAS are also registered representatives of and offer securities through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealth Enhancement Group and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services are separate entities from LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Group is a registered trademark of Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC.
Wealth Enhancement Group and its Registered Investment Advisor, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, had $53.3 billion in client brokerage and advisory assets as of 3/31/2022. Kings Point Capital Management had over $1.7 billion in client brokerage and advisory assets as of 3/31/2022. With the addition of previously announced acquisitions and the acquisition of Kings Point Capital Management, Wealth Enhancement Group expects to have over $55 billion in client brokerage, advisory and trust assets as of May 31, 2022.
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Police search for suspects after armed Kwik Shop robbery, carjacking
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Police officers are in the midst of an investigation into two separate, but believed to be related aggravated robberies on Friday morning.
The Topeka Police Department says that just after 8 a.m. on Friday morning, May 27, officers were called to the Kwik Shop on SW 37th near Humboldt for reports of an armed robbery.
Officers said an adult male with a gray hoodie, orange shirt, and dark pants entered the store with a gun drawn demanded money from the clerk and then left in a gray Hyundai Sonata.
Officers confirmed the suspect vehicle is believed to be the same vehicle that was stolen in a carjacking earlier that morning in southwest Topeka. They also said the suspect is thought to be the same man involved in that crime.
Around 4:25 a.m., police said they received reports from the 3700 block of SW 29th St. of two men who approached a woman as she put her purse in her car. They brandished the gun, hopped in the car and stole it.
The two crime scenes are about three miles apart from each other.
If anyone has information about the crimes, they should call TPD at 785-368-9400 or Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
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Judge: property sale will pay fallen Florida condo’s taxes
Published: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:43 PM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
(AP) - A judge says money from the sale of Florida beachfront property where a collapsed condominium tower once stood will be used to pay property taxes of the destroyed units.
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman said in a brief ruling Monday that the 2022 tax payments should not come from the $96 million previously earmarked to compensate owners of the 136 units of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida.
The building collapsed June 24, 2021, killing 98 people.
Instead, Hanzman said the taxes, a little under $800,000, county officials say, should be paid from the $120 million sale of the land formerly occupied by the 12-story building.
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‘It’s all legal’: Foreign college athletes cash in at home
By KEN MAGUIRE
AP Sports Writer
LONDON (AP) — Miami punter Lou Hedley is among thousands of international student athletes who can’t earn income from their name, image and likeness on U.S. soil. Some are trekking home to do it. Hedley had to fly 13,000 miles to western Australia to cash in on his name. Nebraska basketball player Jaz Shelley also made a trip home to Australia for so-called “NIL” deals. Foreign athletes at U.S. colleges are finding the NIL waters tricky to navigate, with mixed messages about what’s OK. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/29/its-all-legal-foreign-college-athletes-cash-in-at-home/ | 2022-05-30T06:59:33Z |
Partnership includes an exclusive Caesars Sportsbook Lounge at Pagoda Plaza for upcoming races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and more
LAS VEGAS and INDIANAPOLIS, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") and Indianapolis Motor Speedway ("IMS") today announced a partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Indy 500 and IMS. The collaboration also makes Caesars Sportsbook a sponsor for the remaining IMS races on the 2022 calendar, starting with the GMR Grand Prix on May 14, and includes the opening of the very first exclusive betting lounge at the Racing Capital of the World.
The Caesars Sportsbook Lounge at Pagoda Plaza will greet spectators on practice and race days during the month of May providing Caesars Sportsbook app users with an elevated viewing experience, complimentary food and drink, live entertainment, and racing games to go along with branded giveaways throughout the course of every race. Additionally, Caesars Sportsbook receives access to IMS logos and marks, digital and social media assets, as well as a variety of exclusive VIP speedway experiences for its users at IMS available through the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards.
"The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500 are iconic American sports traditions," said Eric Hession, Co-President of Caesars Digital. "Partnering with one of racing's most iconic venues and 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' provides our customers with unique experiences through Caesars Rewards. This will be an impactful partnership for us that builds upon our commitment to the state of Indiana alongside the investments into our resorts and the communities they serve."
"We're extremely excited about this partnership with Caesars and believe their on-site presence – which is a first for our storied facility – will give fans a new opportunity to engage with the on-track action at the Racing Capital of the World," said Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles. "This is another reason to look forward to an epic and historic Month of May at IMS."
Caesars has a legacy in Indiana through its best-in-class resorts including the newly branded Horseshoe Indianapolis, Harrah's Hoosier Park, and Horseshoe Hammond. Most recently, Caesars shared plans for a $39 million investment to expand the casino gaming floor of Harrah's Hoosier Park shortly following the completion of its significant $33.7 million enhancement and expansion to Horseshoe Indianapolis resulting in 25,000 square feet of new gaming space, including a live World Series of Poker Room with 20 tables.
The IMS partnership includes race day support with video board placements, PA announcements, and program ads to promote Caesars Sportsbook. In celebration of the 106th running of the Indy 500, Caesars Sportsbook will offer new customers an exciting promotion: download the Caesars Sportsbook app and make a first-time deposit of $20 to receive $106 in free bets along with entry into the Caesars Sportsbook Lounge at Pagoda Plaza.
Eligible sports fans can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS or Android and earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits with every bet they place redeemable for exclusive benefits and member rates at all Caesars destinations along with once-in-a-lifetime experiences through the Caesars portfolio of resorts and partnerships.
For real-time industry updates and to follow the Caesars empire, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Decades of conservation efforts have stabilized the population of endangered mountain gorillas in eastern Africa. But the number of Grauer’s gorillas — a less furry, lower elevation-dwelling animal — has declined, largely due to habitat loss and hunting.
On Friday, the nonprofit Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund announced that more land in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where Grauer’s gorillas live will fall under a community-protection initiative.
The critically endangered species has lost an estimated 60% of its population in the past two decades, and an estimated 3,800 to 6,800 individuals remain.
Most Grauer’s gorillas now live outside national parks, and protecting them will be difficult in a region facing sustained human conflicts. Their rainforest homes are being cleared for agriculture and mining, and the gorillas are sometimes hunted for food or trapped by snares intended to catch other animals.
A 2016 law allows communities in Congo to apply for rights to manage their traditional lands. The Fossey Fund has helped communities in eastern Congo complete that paperwork and entered into agreements with families to provide assistance and training for the sustainable management of their lands.
On Friday, it announced that 307 square miles (796 square kilometers) had been added to the program. The addition means 919 square miles (2,379 square kilometers) are now being watched over by about 20 families.
The community can decide what activities should be allowed on their lands, and to try to enforce those choices. The Fossey Fund provides education and funding.
Community members are trained and then hired “to conduct the science needed to monitor the biodiversity of the forest — biological inventories, gorilla tracking, plant biomass for estimating carbon capture,” said Urbain Ngobobo, director of the nonprofit’s Congo programs.
This model differs from the approach used to protect the mountain gorillas. They live almost exclusively within the boundaries of national parks in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo, allowing researchers to cooperate with park managers to protect the species.
Most Grauer’s gorillas don’t live inside national parks — and it’s not feasible to expand the parks to fully cover their habitats.
“Grauer’s gorillas exist exclusively in a country that has suffered really extreme degrees of instability for decades,” said Richard Bergl, a primatologist and director of conservation at the North Carolina Zoo.
“When there is violence happening, it’s very challenging to maintain the infrastructure of a national park,” he said. “But the communities will be there regardless of political instability. If you have their support, you have a chance.”
Community interests vary, but in general there is an incentive to protect their lands from being pillaged by outsiders, whether they’re illegal mining operators or commercial hunters, said Dirck Byler, vice chair of the great apes specialist group for the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the scientific body that designates species as endangered.
“Most of these communities want to maintain their forests as they’ve been in the past,” used for subsistence hunting and plant harvesting, said Byler, who has worked extensively in Congo.
Community-based conservation schemes have been effective in slowing or reversing the decline of endangered species in other regions, such as the Nigerian mountains where cross river gorillas live and the savannah of northwestern Namibia where endangered rhinos live, Bergl said.
“The wildlife there would be gone if it weren’t for community involvement and management,” he said. “If we’re going to be successful, it’s going to be because of efforts to support the communities to manage their forests.”
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Kiavi's Ninth Securitization in Three Years Underscores Its Position as a Leader for Unrated Residential Transition Loans
SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiavi, a leading provider of financing to real estate investors (REIs), today announced it has closed a $218 million revolving securitization of unrated residential transition loans (RTLs). This is the ninth broadly syndicated securitization transaction sponsored by Kiavi under its LHOME shelf since it began its sponsored revolver securitization program in 2019.
"This round of securitization is a testament to our leadership position. Executing in today's challenging market environment demonstrates our investors' continued confidence in our products and performance, and it extends our position as a leading issuer of RTL products," said Arvind Mohan, Kiavi's chief operating officer. "This enables us to continue to be a dependable partner to real estate investors as they rehabilitate America's aging housing stock at a time when over two-thirds of U.S. homes are over 30 years old."
The transaction is estimated to provide capital to support approximately $750 million in loan originations over the life of the deal and will help real estate investors revitalize aged homes across the country. The $218 million total deal size includes $207 million in offered notes in three classes, A1, A2 and M, all of which were sold. The deal includes a two-year revolving period during which principal payoffs can be reinvested in purchasing additional newly originated loans.
Kiavi has rapidly become one of the top destinations for real estate investors who are looking to buy, renovate and sell or rent a home. The company recently surpassed funding $10 billion in loans to real estate investors, since its inception in 2013.
The combination of leading capital markets execution and the operational scale and efficiency that Kiavi's technology platform enables, allows the company to provide real estate investor customers competitive pricing and the ability to scale.
Nomura Securities International, Inc. ("Nomura") was the sole structuring agent of this securitization. Nomura, Barclays Capital Inc. and Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC were joint bookrunners and co-lead managers.
Kiavi uses the power of data and technology to bring lending for real estate investors into the digital age. Through Kiavi's digital platform, real estate investors are empowered to make smarter decisions, gain access to funding faster, and scale their business. Founded in 2013, Kiavi, formerly known as LendingHome, has grown to become one of the largest lenders to real estate investors in the United States. The company is committed to helping customers revitalize approximately $25 trillion worth of aged U.S. housing stock and provide move-in ready homes and rental housing for millions of Americans across the country. For more information, visit www.kiavi.com, and follow us on Twitter. NMLS ID #1125207
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COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – It has been one year since a mother and her son were found shot to death at a property in Colleton County, South Carolina, and still no arrests have been made, no suspects identified.
The bodies of Paul Murdaugh, 22, and Margaret Murdaugh, 52, were discovered by father and husband Alex Murdaugh near dog kennels at a property off Moselle Road on the night of June 7, 2021.
“I need the police and an ambulance immediately. My wife and child have been shot badly,” Alex can be heard telling a 911 dispatcher that night, audibly shaken.
With the sound of dogs barking in the background, he described the scene, telling dispatchers his wife and son were on the ground no longer moving or breathing. “I’ve been up to it now, it’s bad,” he said, repeatedly asking for law enforcement to hurry.
Autopsy results revealed the two had been shot multiple times, but little additional information about what happened that night has been released.
While his own attorneys have admitted that Alex is considered a person of interest in the double homicide, the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has provided no insight into other parties who may be involved, nor have they offered additional information on what might have led to the shootings.
Following the shooting, Alex and his eldest son, Buster, announced they were offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. It came shortly after SLED unveiled a dedicated tip line.
“I want to thank everyone for the incredible love and support that we have received over the last few weeks,” said Alex in the announcement. “Now is the time to bring justice for Maggie and Paul.”
At the time of the killings, Paul had been awaiting trial on three felony charges related to the 2019 boat crash that left 19-year-old Mallory Beach dead. Documents and witness accounts allege the youngest of the Murdaugh sons was intoxicated and driving erratically with multiple people on board when he drove the boat into a piling near the Archer’s Creek bridge in Beaufort County, throwing multiple passengers into the water. Beach’s body was found a week later.
Paul previously pleaded ‘not guilty’ to Beach’s death in May 2019 and did not spend any time in jail. The South Carolina Attorney General’s office announced in August that charges against Paul were dropped just weeks after his death, but said an investigation into the deadly boating crash would remain open.
Several other passengers have since brought suits against Alex Murdaugh in connection to his alleged actions before and after the crash, just one thread in an ever-growing web of corruption that has been unraveling since Paul and Margaret’s murders.
On September 4, 2021, Alex was found shot along a rural Hampton County road. He claimed that he was attempting to change a flat tire on his SUV when someone drove by and shot him, but it was later revealed that he orchestrated his own shooting along with an accomplice, longtime acquaintance Curtis Smith, so that Buster could collect a $10 million life insurance policy.
Murdaugh later resigned from his family’s law firm after it was discovered that he misappropriated millions of dollars in funds, and his license to practice law in the state was suspended by the South Carolina Supreme Court.
While in jail on charges connected to the botched suicide attempt, more suspicious elements of Alex’s past came under new scrutiny.
Alex is in some way connected to investigations into at least five untimely deaths, including those of Beach, Paul, and Margaret.
The 2015 death of Stephen Smith, who was found along a rural Hampton County highway with a traumatic head injury, was attributed to him being hit by a car. But investigators in the case were skeptical, and evidence at the scene allegedly did not provide strong support for the theory.
The 2018 death of the Murdaugh family’s longtime housekeeper – Gloria Satterfield – after she allegedly tripped and fell down the stairs at their home turned out to be the key to Pandora’s Box, unlocking years worth of Alex’s financial crimes.
After Satterfield’s death, Alex told her sons to sue him for death settlement money. He set them up with his longtime friend Cory Fleming as their legal representation. Alex then funneled over $4 million that was awarded to the Satterfield Estate into his own accounts, a practice that had apparently been commonplace for him.
Since the family was thrust into the spotlight with the brutal murders of Paul and Margaret in June of 2021, Alex has been indicted on 79 charges for schemes to defraud victims of over $8 million. He is currently being held in a Richland County jail. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/one-year-later-still-no-arrest-in-murdaugh-murders/ | 2022-06-11T17:43:01Z |
Realigning cost structure from a focus on commercialization to a focus on development to advance late-stage pipeline; expected to result in annual savings of $9 million
Completed acquisition of Lowell Therapeutics and nafamostat franchise, including Niyad™ with Breakthrough Device Designation
Continued DSUVIA sales momentum with fourth consecutive quarter of sales volume growth, including 64% commercial (ex-DoD) growth in Q1 2022 compared to Q4 2021
$39.3 million of cash and short-term investments at March 31, 2022
Webcast and Conference Call to be held today at 8:30 am EDT
HAYWARD, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACRX), (AcelRx), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for use in medically supervised settings, today reported its first quarter 2022 financial results.
"DSUVIA continues to demonstrate solid sales growth and potential even with our limited commercial resources," stated Vince Angotti, Chief Executive Officer of AcelRx. "We remain steadfast in our belief in DSUVIA's value and its benefits to patients and healthcare providers with its unique pharmacokinetic characteristics, which are supported by favorable feedback received from physicians administering DSUVIA and numerous published studies. We believe that the uptake of this product will be maximized through a larger commercial infrastructure and, as such, we are in active discussions with potential partners that can execute a more robust commercial plan to support DSUVIA sales expansion, while further reducing AcelRx's operating costs."
Mr. Angotti continued, "Accordingly, we are aligning our cost structure to concentrate on our recently expanded development pipeline, which now includes our nafamostat portfolio and our pre-filled syringes. We believe these product candidates will provide multiple value-creating catalysts in the near-term, with two planned NDA submissions for the pre-filled syringes in 2022 and a potential emergency use authorization for Niyad in 2023. The reorganization of our corporate structure will drive shareholder value by extending our cash runway allowing us to continue progressing these development programs, remain focused on procedural suite sales and pursue further upside with a partner for DSUVIA."
First Quarter and Recent Highlights
- In May 2022, AcelRx reorganized to reduce headcount by approximately 40%, generating projected initial annual savings of $9 million.
- AcelRx announced the closing of its acquisition of Lowell Therapeutics, Inc. (Lowell) in January 2022 in a transaction for consideration of approximately $32.5 million plus net cash acquired and certain other adjustments, and which includes up to approximately $26.0 million of contingent consideration payable in cash or stock at AcelRx's option, upon the achievement of certain regulatory and sales-based milestones. Niyad™ (nafamostat) is the lead product, with a targeted indication of anticoagulation of the extracorporeal circuit, and which has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA, as well as an ICD-10 procedural code from CMS which allows for reimbursement. Annual peak sales potential for Niyad is expected to exceed $200 million.
- In May 2022, AcelRx hosted a key opinion leader webinar highlighting the market for and benefits of Niyad and LTX-608 with two internationally renowned acute kidney injury experts, Stuart Goldstein, MD, from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Lakhmir Chawla, MD, former Chief of the Division of Intensive Care Medicine at the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. https://www.acelrx.com/events/event-details/key-opinion-leader-kol-webinar-discuss-niyadtm-lyophilized-form-nafamostat
- As of March 31, 2022, AcelRx has achieved 855 DSUVIA formulary approvals. As of April 30, 2022, AcelRx has achieved 893 formulary approvals for DSUVIA.
- In the first quarter of 2022, AcelRx announced three publications, including: (1) a comparative data study between two different dialysis circuit anticoagulants in pediatric patients undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT); (2) a study evaluating the use of a sufentanil sublingual tablet (SST) 30 mcg for management of pain of radiofrequency microneedling of the face or abdomen; and (3) a study evaluating real-world data in patients undergoing awake plastic surgery showing a rapid recovery time and minimal side effects with the use of SST for pain management.
- In March 2022, AcelRx received a close-out letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirming that it had concluded its evaluation of the Company's corrective actions in response to the Warning Letter and that the Company had addressed the issues raised by the FDA Warning Letter dated February 11, 2021 regarding certain DSUVIA promotional materials.
Financial Information
- The cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance was $39.3 million as of March 31, 2022.
- First quarter 2022 net revenues were $0.4 million. DSUVIA units sold in the first quarter of 2022 were 10,530, compared to 8,960 units in the fourth quarter of 2021, reflecting unit sales growth of 18% from the prior quarter. Excluding fluctuating DoD revenues, unit sales growth was 64% in the first quarter of 2022 from the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Combined R&D and SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2022 totaled $8.7 million compared to $8.6 million for the first quarter of 2021. Excluding non-cash depreciation and stock-based compensation expense, these amounts were $7.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $7.4 million for the first quarter of 2021. The increase in combined R&D and SG&A expenses in the first quarter of 2022 was primarily due to increased DSUVIA manufacturing-related costs, partially offset by reductions in personnel-related expenses.
- Net loss for the first quarter of 2021 was $8.7 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, compared to $9.0 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
As previously announced, AcelRx will host a live webcast Monday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss these financial results and provide other corporate updates. The webcast is accessible by visiting the Investors page of AcelRx's website at www.acelrx.com and clicking on the webcast link. The webcast will be accompanied by a slide presentation. Investors who wish to participate in the conference call may do so by dialing (866) 361-2335 for domestic callers, (855) 669-9657 for Canadian callers or (412) 902-4204 for international callers. A webcast replay will be available on the AcelRx website for 90 days following the call by visiting the Investor page of AcelRx's website at www.acelrx.com.
About DSUVIA (sufentanil sublingual tablet), 30 mcg
DSUVIA®, known as DZUVEO® in Europe, is indicated for use in adults in certified medically supervised healthcare settings, such as hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency departments, for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. DSUVIA was designed to provide rapid analgesia via a non-invasive route and to eliminate dosing errors associated with intravenous (IV) administration. DSUVIA is a single-strength solid dosage form administered sublingually via a single-dose applicator (SDA) by healthcare professionals. Sufentanil is an opioid analgesic previously only marketed for IV and epidural anesthesia and analgesia. The sufentanil pharmacokinetic profile, when delivered sublingually, avoids the high peak plasma levels and short duration of action observed with IV administration. DZUVEO has been approved by the European Medicines Agency and AcelRx's European commercialization partner, Aguettant, will market the drug in Europe.
This release is intended for investors only. For more information, including important safety information and black box warning for DSUVIA, please visit www.DSUVIA.com.
About nafamostat Nafamostat is a broad spectrum, synthetic serine protease inhibitor with anticoagulant, anti-inflamatory and potential anti-viral activities. Niyad™ is a lyophilized formulation of nafamostat and is currently being studied under an investigational device exemption, or IDE, as an anticoagulant for the extracorporeal circuit, and has received Breakthrough Device Designation Status from the FDA. LTX-608 is a proprietary nafamostat formulation for direct IV infusion that will be investigated and developed as a potential anti-viral for the treatment of COVID, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and acute pancreatitis.
About AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for use in medically supervised settings. AcelRx's proprietary, non-invasive sublingual formulation technology delivers sufentanil with consistent pharmacokinetic profiles. The Company has one approved product in the U.S., DSUVIA® (sufentanil sublingual tablet, 30 mcg), known as DZUVEO® in Europe, indicated for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic for adult patients in certified medically supervised healthcare settings, and several product candidates. The product candidates include: Zalviso® (sufentanil sublingual tablet system, SST system, 15 mcg), an investigational product in the U.S. being developed as an innovatively designed patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system for reduction of moderate-to-severe acute pain in medically supervised settings; two pre-filled, ready-to-use syringes of ephedrine and phenylephrine licensed for the U.S. from Aguettant; Niyad™, a regional anticoagulant for the extracorporeal circuit; and LTX-608, for the potential treatment of COVID-19, disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute pancreatitis. DZUVEO and Zalviso are both approved products in Europe.
This release is intended for investors only. For additional information about AcelRx, please visit www.acelrx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to the expected effect and scope of cost savings arising from our restructuring efforts, the potential extension of our cash runway, the expected benefits arising from potential partnerships with DSUVIA, the expected benefits arising from our recent acquisition of Lowell, potential near-term value-creating catalysts arising under our development pipeline, the expected market opportunity for our new product candidates in-licensed from Aguettant and/or acquired through the Lowell acquisition, our plans to file NDAs and other regulatory submissions for our new product candidates and the timing of such filings. These and any other forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "expected," "anticipate," "may," "will," "should," "seek," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "benefits," or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology. The discussion of financial trends, strategy, plans or intentions may also include forward-looking statements, which are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied by such statements, including: (i) the risk that the restructuring of the Company could adversely affect our ability to successfully market DSUVIA in existing and in new and untested markets; (ii) risks relating to our ability to obtain regulatory approvals for the pre-filled syringe product candidates in-licensed from Aguettant; (iii) risks relating to our ability to successfully commercialize the pre-filled syringe product candidates in-licensed from Aguettant should we obtain such regulatory approvals; (iv) risks relating to our ability to obtain regulatory approvals for the nafamostat product candidates acquired from Lowell; (v) risks relating to our ability to obtain an emergency use authorization for Niyad; (vi) risks relating to our ability to successfully commercialize the nafamostat product candidates acquired from Lowell should we obtain regulatory approvals; (vii) risks relating to AcelRx's product development activities diverting AcelRx management's attention from ongoing commercial business operations; (viii) risks related to the ability of AcelRx to implement its development plans, forecasts and other business expectations; and (ix) risks related to unexpected variations in market growth and demand for AcelRx's commercial and developmental products and technologies. Although it is not possible to predict or identify all such risks and uncertainties, they may include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in AcelRx's annual, quarterly and current reports (i.e., Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K) as filed or furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and any subsequent public filings. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements were first made. To the degree financial information is included in this press release, it is in summary form only and must be considered in the context of the full details provided in AcelRx's most recent annual, quarterly or current report as filed or furnished with the SEC. AcelRx's SEC reports are available at www.acelrx.com under the "Investors" tab. Except to the extent required by law, AcelRx undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FaZe Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FAZE) ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, today announced that it will hold a webcast and conference call on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to review its business strategy and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Event: FaZe Holdings Inc. Second Quarter Business Update
Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/243466355
Toll Free Dial-In: 1 (888) 440-6928
Toll Dial-In: 1 (646) 960-0328
Dial-In Conference ID: 1341513
Management will also respond to pre-submitted investor questions on the webcast. To submit a question, please email ir@fazeclan.com.
An archived webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on FaZe Holdings Inc.'s Investor Relations page, https://investor.fazeclan.com.
FaZe Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FAZE) is a digital-native lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, reimagining traditional entertainment for the next generation. Founded in 2010 by a group of kids on the internet, FaZe Clan was created for and by Gen Z and Millennials, and today operates across multiple verticals with transformative content, tier-one brand partnerships, a collective of notable talent, and fashion and consumer products. Reaching over 500 million followers across social platforms globally, FaZe Clan delivers a wide variety of entertainment spanning video blogs, lifestyle and branded content, gaming highlights and live streams of highly competitive gaming tournaments. FaZe Clan's roster of more than 85 influential personalities consists of engaging content creators, esports professionals, world-class gamers and a mix of talent who go beyond the world of gaming, including NFL star Kyler "FaZe K1" Murray, Lebron "FaZe Bronny" James Jr., Lil Yachty aka "FaZe Boat," Offset aka "FaZe Offset," and Snoop Dogg aka "FaZe Snoop." Its gaming division includes 11 competitive esports teams who have won 35 world championships. For more information, visit www.fazeclan.com, investor.fazeclan.com and follow FaZe Clan on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. The content of any website referenced or hyperlinked in this communication is neither incorporated into, nor part of, this communication.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Chaos reigned in the home where Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz grew up, testimony in his ongoing penalty trial has shown.
He and his half-brother Zachary tormented their adoptive, widowed mother, Lynda. By the time Cruz reached middle school in the early 2010s, the pair took their fists and baseball bats to the walls, leaving gaping holes. They destroyed televisions and carved gashes in furniture, witnesses said.
Zachary may have been two years younger, but he was bigger and stronger and relentlessly picked on his brother — one social worker remembered Zachary climbing atop a counter and stepping in Nikolas’ cereal as he ate.
Lynda Cruz called sheriff’s deputies to the family’s 4,500-square-foot (420-square-meter) home at least two dozen times between 2012 and 2016 to deal with one son, the other or both. Most calls were for fighting, destroying her property, disrespecting her or running away.
“Nikolas was very easily set off and I think Zachary derived some pleasure from pushing Nikolas’ buttons,” testified Frederick Kravitz, one of Cruz’s childhood psychologists. In turn, “they were very good at pushing (their mother’s) buttons.”
Nikolas Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to murdering 17 students and staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. His trial is only to decide whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole. The trial resumes Monday after a week off.
Lead prosecutor Mike Satz’s case was straightforward. He played security videos of the shooting and showed the AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle Cruz used. Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He showed graphic autopsy and crime scene photos and took jurors to the still blood-stained, bullet-pocked classroom building Cruz terrorized. Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements about their loss.
In an attempt to counter that, assistant public defender Melisa McNeill and her team have made Cruz’s history their case’s centerpiece, hoping at least one juror will vote for life. A death verdict must be unanimous.
The defense wants to show that from Cruz’s birth to a hard-drinking, crack-smoking Fort Lauderdale prostitute, he never fully received needed help even as he grew increasingly out of control.
And nowhere was that more apparent than in the home Roger and Lynda Cruz built in Parkland, an upscale Fort Lauderdale suburb. They adopted Nikolas at birth in 1998 and, in 2000, Zachary, who had a different birth father.
Lynda Cruz, who turned 50 shortly after adopting Nikolas, was a stay-at-home mom. Roger Cruz, then 61, owned a successful marketing business.
Lynda Cruz “had wanted a child, always wanted a child. So once she got Nikolas, she felt like her family was complete,” friend Trish Davaney-Westerlind testified. “He was a cute little baby. She would go and get him all these sailor outfits. She was just the happiest I ever saw.”
But by preschool, Cruz showed extreme behavior. Neighbors and teachers testified he hit and bit other children and didn’t socialize. He was anxious, fell when he ran and couldn’t use utensils. Nikolas started seeing psychiatrists and psychologists at age 3 and didn’t fully talk or become potty trained until 4.
At 5, just as Cruz entered kindergarten, he witnessed his father suffer a fatal heart attack in the family’s den. That left Lynda Cruz alone in her mid-50s with two sons who would have challenged a much younger couple.
Unemployed, she became paranoid about spending, keeping her air conditioners’ thermostats in the 80s (25 to 30 Celsius) and unplugging unused appliances. One friend said her monthly electric bill was $80, a fraction of what the owner of a large South Florida home typically pays.
She padlocked the refrigerator so her sons couldn’t eat without permission and kept it so poorly stocked neighbors gave her groceries.
Friends gave conflicting testimony over whether Lynda Cruz really was financially strapped or had wealth she didn’t want to spend.
In either case, she had expenses other parents didn’t. Cruz’s mental health treatments weren’t fully covered by insurance. He loved online, often violent video games, but hated losing – that’s what caused him to destroy TVs and damage walls. She sometimes locked his video game counsel in her car as punishment — and Cruz at least once broke a window to get it back.
“She was a little afraid of him,” neighbor Paul Gold testified.
Despite Cruz’s tantrums, Lynda Cruz told teachers and counselors he was gentle and loving, a mama’s boy. Friends testified that wasn’t wholly a facade — Cruz and his mother did have a strong, often affectionate attachment and she favored him over his brother.
Still, Zachary remained popular in the neighborhood while Cruz was the outcast — and not just with children.
Steven Schusler testified that shortly after moving nearby, his landlord called over the Cruz boys and pointed at Nikolas, then about 10.
“He’s the weird one, aren’t you Nicky?” Schusler recalled the woman saying. Cruz ”curled up” and “looked like a snail when you put salt on one.”
But Cruz’s behavior was often strange and sometimes violent. When he was 9, a parent called police after he hit her child in the head with a rock. When his dog died after eating a poisonous toad, he went on a killing spree against the amphibians. At middle school, his outbursts disrupted classes and he plastered his homework with racist slurs, swastikas, obscenities and stick figures having sex or shooting each other.
Lynda Cruz became so overwhelmed in Cruz’s early teens, a social services agency was assigned to help. That’s what brought case manager Tiffany Forrest to the home. She said Lynda Cruz complained Nikolas wouldn’t bathe, so Forrest tried to explain to him the importance of hygiene. Cruz stood up, walked outside and jumped clothed into the pool. He then climbed out.
“I showered,” he told Forrest.
In the coming weeks, Cruz’s attorneys are expected to present testimony about his transfer to a school for students with emotional and behavioral problems, his time at Stoneman Douglas and call his brother to the stand. Zachary now lives in Virginia with two benefactors.
Their mother died less than four months before the shooting.
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AP writer Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-testimony-school-shooters-home-ruled-by-chaos/ | 2022-09-11T15:50:51Z |
(The Hill) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is pouring water on talk of a recession from one prominent albeit unexpected figure: Cardi B.
“Do you know who Cardi B is?” CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Yellen on Thursday at the New York Times’s DealBook D.C. policy forum.
“I mean, I don’t have that much time for her. But I am alive,” Yellen, 75, replied in the affirmative with a laugh.
Sorkin then pointed to a recent tweet from the “Up” rapper, in which she asked her 23 million followers, “When y’all think they going to announce that we going into a recession?”
“Don’t look to me to announce it,” Yellen said in response.
“I’m not going to announce it. I don’t think we’re going to have a recession,” Yellen said.
“Consumer spending is very strong. Investment spending is solid. I expect growth to slow down,” Yellen added.
“We have a very strong economy. I know people are very upset — and rightfully so — about inflation. But there’s nothing to suggest inflation if a recession is in the works,” Yellen told Sorkin.
Yellen’s comments came days after she testified in front of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee over soaring inflation. Data released Friday by the Labor Department showed that May’s annual inflation marked the fastest yearly growth in prices since 1981, when inflation hit 8.9 percent annually.
Cardi B, born Belcalis Almánzar, is known to frequently weigh in on politics and hot-button issues. In February, the 29-year-old entertainer lamented rising inflation, saying in an interview, “Everything is high.”
The Grammy Award winner, a frequent critic of former President Trump, was a vocal supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during the 2020 White House race. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/janet-yellen-on-cardi-bs-recession-prediction-i-dont-have-that-much-time-for-her/ | 2022-06-11T04:01:30Z |
New capabilities allow for UK customers to change channels and search guides simply using their voice, making access to programming and customer service requirements easier than ever
BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance Communications, Inc. announced today that Liberty Global has expanded its use of Nuance Dragon TV for Virgin Media O2 customers in the United Kingdom. The expansion includes new capabilities that provide enhanced support for visually impaired customers, such as reading aloud program information.
Nuance Dragon TV, powered by Nuance conversational AI, has proven popular worldwide with subscribers and providers alike, currently handling more than 1.5 billion interactions every month, with the average user making 100 voice requests. Over 70% of subscribers that use Dragon TV capabilities within the first month still navigate and search with their voice nine months later.
"Seamless, personalized TV experiences with voice‑enabled AI technologies are the future of entertainment, and we believe every customer should be able to experience and benefit from these capabilities," said Pieter Vervoort, Vice President Entertainment Products, Liberty Global. "By partnering with Nuance, we've made it easier for all of our customers to enjoy voice‑enabled entertainment experiences, better customer service and easier navigation between channels and apps, building upon the voice enabled services our already customers enjoy."
"Today's TV subscribers have so many options and content to sort through, with more being developed daily. A voice-enabled experience can make sorting and finding content easy, opening up new opportunities for viewers and providers alike," said Tony Lorentzen, SVP of Intelligent Engagement Solutions, Nuance. "Liberty Global continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with voice, always keeping in mind the needs of their diverse customer base. We're thrilled to further expand our partnership with them to increase accessibility and create better experiences for their subscribers."
For more information on Nuance's Dragon TV, click here.
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AWS support will help power novel AI-facilitated clinical handovers
DALLAS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pieces, a healthcare AI company, today announced that it has been selected for a new global program from Amazon Web Services (AWS) supporting organizations that are developing solutions to advance health equity.
Through the program, AWS offers AWS credits and customized technical expertise to selected organizations around the world that want to use AWS services to improve health outcomes and health equity in any of the following areas: 1) increasing access to health services for underserved communities; 2) addressing social determinants of health; and 3) leveraging data to promote more equitable and inclusive systems of care. The support from AWS will advance the deployment of Pieces' AI-driven clinical handover tool in the UK to improve the quality of care and reduce disparities by increasing standardization of communication among care teams.
Clinical handover is defined as an exchange of information between doctors about a patient when there is a transfer in responsibility for that patient. Communication gaps, sometimes within peer-to-peer handover processes, are estimated to contribute up to 80% of medical errors, according to the Joint Commission. Standardizing communication can reduce error and biases that may unwittingly creep into clinical decision-making. With appropriate institutional and patient consents, the Pieces clinical handover tool works by reading through a patient's hospital record and then using natural language generation, automatically writing a standardized and modifiable summary of the patient's status in plain clinical language.
"We are incredibly excited to receive this support from AWS, which recognizes the valuable role AI, and specifically natural language generation, can play in achieving high-quality, equitable healthcare," says Ruben Amarasingham, MD, CEO of Pieces, Inc.
Support from AWS will help Pieces to refine and scale the reach of the platform to the UK and support the rollout of the Pieces AI-facilitated clinical handover tool in UK hospital trusts.
"AWS believes individual health outcomes should not depend on socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or neighborhood, "said Maggie Carter, Global Lead, Social Impact at AWS. "Cloud technology can help address the inequities in global health that have been amplified by the pandemic. Through this program, we look forward to helping Pieces and other organizations worldwide use AWS to advance health equity and improve health outcomes."
To learn more about the AWS program, visit https://aws.amazon.com/health/health-equity.
About Pieces
Pieces, Inc. is a healthcare artificial intelligence and technology company that connects health systems and the community to address clinical and social determinants of health through community networks and intelligent software and services. Our solution interprets patient information in real-time and connects health systems and community-based organizations to support healthier outcomes, both inside and outside of hospital walls. Using cloud-based artificial intelligence with clinically-based natural language processing (NLP) and physician-supervised machine learning, our tools help streamline clinician workflows and improve patient outcomes. Combined, our solutions, Pieces Predict and Pieces Connect, create a comprehensive and unique solution for connected community health.
To learn more, please visit www.piecestech.com.
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Todd Stein Communications
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has approved a cash dividend on the Corporation's common stock for the third quarter of 2022. The dividend of $0.85 is payable on September 12, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 26, 2022. The annualized dividend rate is $3.32 per share.
The Company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and is one of fewer than 25 companies in the S&P 500® that has increased its dividend annually for at least the last 49 years.
About S&P Global:
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping our customers assess new investments to guiding them through ESG and energy transition across supply chains, we unlock new opportunities, solve challenges and accelerate progress for the world.
We are widely sought after by many of the world's leading organizations to provide credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help the world's leading organizations plan for tomorrow, today.
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Technological advancements to boost value gains
CLEVELAND, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US shipyard output is forecast to increase 3.6% per year in nominal dollars through 2026, according to Shipbuilding: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Replacement of an aging US Navy fleet and the deployment of increasingly expensive ship technologies are expected to support advances. An expanding number of ships in use will spur the need for repair and maintenance services.
Rising manufacturing output, such as nonmetallic mineral products and chemicals, will support waterborne freight volumes and drive the demand for and shipments of barges, platforms, and other ships. Growth in crude oil and natural gas production volumes will also boost waterborne freight volumes and the production of associated vessels.
These and other key insights are featured in Shipbuilding: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US shipbuilding shipments in nominal US dollars. Total demand is segmented by type in terms of:
- military self-propelled ship construction
- military ship repair
- nonpropelled ship construction
- nonmilitary self-propelled ship construction
- nonmilitary ship repair
To illustrate historical trends, total shipments, trade, and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
The scope of this report encompasses US shipyards; establishments primarily engaged in building boats are excluded. For the purposes of this report, both self-propelled and nonpropelled barges are classified as ships. The value of marine engineering services, such as design and development, is excluded from the scope of this report. Re-exports of ships are excluded from trade figures.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Shipbuilding-United-States-FF85020/?progid=91541
About Freedonia Focus Reports
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Industrials reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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Chandler to Lead Healthcare Interoperability Company to Drive Seamless Collaboration Between Payers and Providers and Optimize the Patient Experience
SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opala, a healthcare interoperability partner, today announced that Ken Chandler, former senior vice president of National Accounts for Premera Blue Cross, will join the company as CEO effective July 1, 2022. Having spent more than 30 years in the healthcare sector, Chandler brings unique experience and expertise about the needs of carriers and national employers that will be vital as Opala grows and expands its healthcare data exchange solutions.
"I've seen first-hand the challenges that payers and providers have in accessing all of the information they need to deliver the best possible care to patients," said Chandler. "Opala is developing the connections the healthcare industry needs for a successful evolution to value-based care. Their solutions give payers and providers access to wide-ranging health data within their normal workflow, eliminating the administrative burdens that take time away from the patient. I'm joining the team because of the potential Opala has to make fundamental changes in healthcare. I have seen a lot of innovation in healthcare, and Opala stood out as a company that can provide greater efficiency and better outcomes for patients."
For over 20 years, Chandler was with Premera Blue Cross, most recently serving as senior vice president of National Accounts. In that role, he was responsible for an $8.9 billion business portfolio representing all of Premera's largest, high profile, complex and sophisticated employer clients. During this time, Chandler also served as Chairman of the Consortium of Health Plans Board of Directors and drove product solutions aimed at improving access to care and health innovations. He also served in a secondary role as CEO of Vivacity, a Premera-owned wellness company. Earlier in his career at Premera, Chandler served as vice president of National Account Operations and vice president of Operations for LifeWise Health Plan of Oregon, a Premera-owned company.
Chandler joins Opala after a year of significant growth for the company as it reached revenue goals and grew its headcount from eight to more than 40 employees year-to-date. Looking ahead, Chandler will lead the company as it streamlines healthcare data exchange and expects to release new products to improve value-based contracts and satisfy CMS Interoperability mandates for health plans by the end of the year. In May 2022, Opala was sponsored by Providence and MultiCare, two of the largest regional health systems in Washington, to join the Da Vinci Project, a collaboration of industry experts addressing the dual challenges of data standardization and interoperability in healthcare.
"Interoperability is vital for creating a sustainable, effective healthcare system," said Richard Cooper, former CEO of the Everett Clinic and Opala advisor. "I share the enthusiasm about what Opala is building. The company is well positioned with Ken at the helm to improve the way payers and providers collaborate to deliver patient centered value-based care."
Founded in 2020, Opala is on a mission to vastly improve healthcare information flow in real time. With solutions directly connecting data flows across the healthcare experience, Opala seeks to provide a complete longitudinal clinical view, enabling every patient's experience to be optimized through seamless collaboration between payers and providers. In 2021, Opala launched the Opala Data Hub and CMS Interoperability Compliance products with its largest client, a regional health plan in Washington state and Alaska. Opala's newest solutions – Patient Access API, Provider Directory API, Payer to Payer Exchange, and the soon-to-be-released Eligibility and Attribution Rosters API – automate and standardize payer and provider data exchange and support Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), value-based contract performance, and quality of care. Opala is headquartered in Seattle, WA. For more information, visit www.opala.com.
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- The brand has entered the list for five consecutive years
NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DAVID ARCHY, a men's innerwear brand dedicated to first-class craftsmanship and premium quality in creating men's underwear and comfort wear that combines minimalist styles with supreme comfort, has been ranked in the Top 10 Men's Underwear Brands on Amazon in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. As Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner on July 12th and continues through July 13th, DAVID ARCHY is ready to give back to Amazon Prime members in the US with its premium products.
With the slogan "Details Make a Decent Man," the brand places a premium on detail and materials, creating unique designs with superior fit and quality to fulfill the different needs of its customers. Take its men's underwear series as an example, DAVID ARCHY has perfected every detail in terms of function, materials, and design. "As an ergonomic underwear expert, we strive for optimum comfort and non-sensation through ergonomic tailoring, as well as strict fabric selection and inspection. We design underwear full of masculine beauty, but even more important, for comfort," said Jimmy Xu, Design Director of DAVID ARCHY.
In addition, DAVID ARCHY employs cutting-edge technologies to ensure its products provide unrivaled odor protection and keep the skin constantly dry. The antibromic technology allows silver ions to adhere to the surface of the fabrics and unleash their elemental powers in the fight against odor-causing bacteria, while OsmoHive® technology, which is designed with a honeycomb duct inside the cloth and allows for quick moisture exhalation.
In terms of product quality control, DAVID ARCHY has been adhering to diversified testing standards that exceed the national requirement. The brand has a complete set of quality control processes and strict quality control procedures, with as many as 21 quality inspection procedures.
Along with Amazon shoppers' support and positive comments such as "excellent" and "worth buying", DAVID ARCHY's ultimate quest for comfort and attention to polishing product details to high standards has also ensured its sales. By 2022, DAVID ARCHY's sales had increased at a rate of more than 40% per year for four years in succession, and several of its products had been Amazon Best Sellers multiple times since 2016, making it one of the industry's benchmark brands.
DAVID ARCHY will participate in the Prime Day yearly sale on July 12th and 13th with a selection of popular products, such as Breathable Underwear made by Bamboo Rayon fibers, Ultra Soft Mesh Quick Dry Sports Underwear, Soft Comfy Bamboo Rayon Undershirts. More well-designed products that cover all the essentials and keep customers feel cool and comfortable are also available on DAVID ARCHY's Amazon store at https://amzn.to/3Il2Fzc
For more information, please visit https://davidarchy.com/
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SHANGHAI, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DFRobot announced the new controller Beetle ESP32-C3 based on the latest ESP32-C3 RISC-V 32bit single-core processor, ideal for IoT applications, covering a wide range from consumer electronics, wearables up to industrial IoT (IIoT) like manufacturing, healthcare monitoring equipment, etc.
Beetle ESP32-C3 is designed with a compact size of 25mm * 20.5mm, up to 13 IO ports, simplified Lithium-ion battery charging management directly connected with ESP32-C3 without extra module, all of which ensure Beetle ESP32-C3 a perfect solution to meet the size and safety requirements in IoT application.
DFRobot Beetle ESP32-C3
The equipped expansion board for Beetle ESP32-C3 brings more power pins without increasing the controller size, more convenient to solder. Besides, the onboard easy-to-connect GDI resolves wiring problems when using a screen.
Beetle ESP32-C3 supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5(LE) dual-mode communication that not only makes the configuration easy, but also facilitates a variety of use-cases based on dual connectivity. It also supports Bluetooth Mesh protocol and Espressif Wi-Fi Mesh, guaranteeing a reliable and strong Wi-Fi connection and larger coverage.
Tutorials and samples for Beetle ESP32-C3 are provided for users to use the controller's Wi-Fi function, such as connecting to IoT platforms like Aliyun, IFTTT, etc. Beetle ESP32-C3 can be programmed using Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF and MicroPython. C and Python are both supported.
"Beetle ESP32-C3 delivers an excellent design in improving the size and power pin. Size is regarded as the critical requirement for any IoT product design. We have been always optimizing dimensions in the controller design. The ultra-small size of Beetle ESP32-C3 would help users to overcome the size limitation easier, and no longer are subjected to the size limitation of the master controller," said Eddard Zhu, Product Manager of DFRobot, "Soldering would be made difficult due to the inappropriate power pin design in many controller designs. The extension board has been optimally designed to add GDI and more power pins for easier soldering, when connecting Beetle ESP32-C3 to sensors or a screen."
Key Features
- Ultra-small size of 25mm * 20.5mm
- RISC-V core development board
- Lithium-ion battery charging management guarantees safer charging and discharging
- The expansion boards are more convenient for users to make projects or use a screen
- RISC-V 32bit core
- Support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5(LE) dual-mode communication
For more information about Beetle ESP32-C3, please visit: https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2566.html
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Browns don’t move up in NFL draft, still stuck with Mayfield
By TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield didn’t go anywhere during the first round of the NFL draft. The Browns didn’t budge, either. Cleveland closed the first night of the draft still stuck with a quarterback looking for a fresh start somewhere else. Without a first-round pick this year after trading it and five others selections to Houston for QB Deshaun Watson, the Browns’ priority at the start of the draft was to trade Mayfield. So far, there are no talkers. Carolina and Seattle remain potential trade partners after not taking a QB in Round 1. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/28/browns-dont-move-up-in-nfl-draft-still-stuck-with-mayfield/ | 2022-04-29T05:26:55Z |
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cordoba Music Group, which includes highly-respected and iconic brands such as Cordoba Guitars and Guild Guitars, is excited to announce that long-time industry veteran, Heiko Starke, has accepted the position of Sales Manager for its European direct operations. This territory includes Germany, Austria, Benelux, and Spain. Effective immediately, Heiko will be taking over all sales related operations from current European Business Manager Ralf Benninghaus-Fliedner, who will continue to work with CMG management in areas of strategy and brand development.
Heiko Starke comes to CMG with over 28 years of experience in the musical instrument industry, many of them in leading positions at Fender Musical Instruments GmbH and Musik Meyer GmbH.
"We are excited to have Heiko who is extremely self-motivated, and an internationally experienced sales professional join the CMG team and look forward to continued success with him leading the charge," says Ralf Benninghaus-Fliedner.
Cordoba Music Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles, and musical instrument accessories. CMG's brands include Cordoba Guitars®, Guild Guitars®, HumiCase®, and DeArmond®, which are globally distributed and used by musicians around the world. Other CMG brands include Savarez® and Aquila® strings, of which CMG acts as primary importer and U.S. distributor to retail stores. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Santa Monica, CA, and distribution and manufacturing facilities are located in Oxnard, CA.For more information, visit www.cordobamusicgroup.com.
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Media Contact: Alex R. Ordoñez
310.857.1710
aordonez@cordobamusicgroup.com
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GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations chief on Wednesday launched a five-point plan to jump-start broader use of renewable energies, hoping to revive world attention on climate change as the U.N.’s weather agency said greenhouse gas concentrations, ocean heat, sea-level rise, and ocean acidification reached record highs last year.
“We must end fossil fuel pollution and accelerate the renewable energy transition before we incinerate our only home,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Time is running out.”
His latest stark warning about a possible environmental disaster comes after the World Meteorological Organization issued its State of the Climate Report for 2021, which said the last seven years were the seven hottest on record. The impacts of extreme weather have led to deaths and disease, migration, and economic losses in the hundreds of billions of dollars — and the fallout is continuing this year, the WMO said.
“Today’s State of the Climate report is a dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption,” Guterres said. “The global energy system is broken and bringing us ever closer to climate catastrophe.”
In his plan, which leans into the next U.N. climate conference taking place in Egypt in November, Guterres called for fostering technology transfer and lifting of intellectual property protections in renewable technologies, like battery storage.
Such ambitions – as with his call for transfers of technologies aimed to fight COVID-19 – can cause innovators and their financial backers to bristle: They want to reap the benefits of their knowledge, investments and discoveries — not just give them away.
Germany said it was looking into Guterres’ proposal about intellectual property rights on battery technology.
“We’ve heard about the proposals,” said Robert Saeverin, a spokesperson for Germany’s Energy and Climate Ministry. “But we haven’t formed an opinion on them yet.”
Secondly, Guterres wants to broaden access to supply chains and raw materials that go into renewable technologies, which are now concentrated in a few powerful countries.
The U.N. chief also wants governments to reform in ways that can promote renewable energies, such as by fast-tracking solar and wind projects.
Fourth, he called for a shift away from government subsidies for fossil fuels that now total a half-trillion dollars per year. That’s no easy task: Such subsidies can ease the pinch in many consumers’ pockets – but ultimately help inject cash into corporate coffers too.
“While people suffer from high prices at the pump, the oil and gas industry is raking in billions from a distorted market,” Guterres said. “This scandal must stop.”
Finally, Guterres says private and public investments in renewable energy must triple to at least $4 trillion dollars a year. He noted that government subsidies for fossil fuels are today more than three times higher than those for renewables.
Those U.N. initiatives are built upon a central idea: That human-generated emissions of greenhouse gas in the industrial era have locked in excess heat in the atmosphere, on the Earth’s surface, and in the oceans and seas. The knock-on effect has contributed to more frequent and severe natural disasters like drought, hurricanes, flooding and forest fires.
Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather of the tech company Stripe and Berkeley Earth, a nonprofit focused on environmental data science, says a good way to head toward net-zero emissions is “to make clean energy cheap.”
“While rich countries can afford to spend extra on clean energy, poor and middle income countries may be less willing to accept tradeoffs between reducing emissions and lifting millions out of abject poverty,” he said. “If clean energy sources are cheaper than fossil fuels, they become win-win and will be adopted more rapidly.”
The WMO report breaks little new ground in terms of data, but compiles earlier studies into a broader picture of the global climate.
Its secretary-general, Petteri Taalas, pointed to a downward blip in emissions in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic dampened human activity. But he said that doesn’t change the “big picture” because carbon dioxide – a leading greenhouse gas – has a long lifetime and lingers on, and emissions have been growing since then anyway.
“We have seen this steady growth of carbon dioxide concentration, which is related to the fact that we are still using too much fossil fuel,” Taalas said in an interview. “Deforestation in regions like Amazon, Africa and southern Asia still continue.”
Last year’s U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, failed to muster carbon-cutting pledges from the “BRICS” countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — which threaten a key goal of the 2015 Paris accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, he said.
“We are rather heading towards 2.5- to 3-degree warming instead of 1.5,” Taalas said.
Climate experts lauded the U.N. ambitions and lamented the WMO findings, and said some countries are headed in the wrong direction.
“If climate change is death by one thousand cuts, in 2021 we took our thousandth,” said Rob Jackson, professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University, who also chairs the Global Carbon Project that tracks carbon emissions.
“Dirty coal use roared back through economic stimulation incentives for COVID in China and India. We built more new coal plant capacity worldwide than we took offline,” he added. “How is this possible in 2021?”
Jonathan Overpeck, a professor of environmental education at the University of Michigan, noted that fossil fuels have a role in the Russian government’s war in Ukraine. Russia is a key global producer of oil and gas, including through a pipeline that transits Ukraine to supply homes and businesses in Europe.
“The secretary-general has it right in pointing the blame at fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are creating an ever-worsening climate crisis and all that comes with it,” Overpeck said. “The solution for climate change, the deadly air pollution and true national security is to leave fossil fuels behind in favor of clean renewable energy.”
“It’s getting scary,” he added. “The climate crisis and the European war are a call to action, and to rid the planet of fossil fuels as fast as we can.”
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AP Science Writer Seth Borenstein in Washington and Frank Jordans in Berlin contributed to this report. ___
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Applications for mortgages reached a 22-year low, as rates rose and the number of home sales fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey.
“The purchase market has suffered from persistently low housing inventory and the jump in mortgage rates over the past two months,” Joel Kan, an economist with the Mortgage Bankers Association, said in a statement. “These worsening affordability challenges have been particularly hard on prospective first-time buyers.”
The demand for mortgages to buy a home fell 7% last week and was 21% lower compared to one year ago.
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 5.40% from 5.33%. For a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate increased to 4.62 % from 4.59%.
Loan refinancing dropped 6% for the week and was 75% lower than a year earlier.
“While rates were still lower than they were four weeks ago, they remained high enough to still suppress refinance activity,” Kan said.
The Federal Reserve meets next week and could announce a new increase for its main borrowing rate. On Thursday, Freddie Mac, the mortgage buyer, reported a 30-year rate of 5.23%. The average rate had not risen above 5% in over a decade before April 2022.
To help you stay current on the market, ZeroDown compiled a weekly real estate market report in Fort Worth, TX metro area using data from Redfin. Statistics are as of the four weeks ending June 5, 2022. Metros with more than 50 homes sold during this time period were considered for metro-level rankings for each statistic.
Median sales price
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Median sales price: $386,750
– One-year change: +24.1%
Metros with highest median sales price
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1.7 million
#2. San Jose, CA metro area: $1.5 million
#3. Santa Cruz, CA metro area: $1.2 million
Metros with lowest median sales price
#1. Weirton, WV metro area: $109,188
#2. Davenport, IA metro area: $126,625
#3. Cumberland, MD metro area: $127,888
Median sales price per square foot
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Median sales price per square foot: $196
– One-year change: +25.0%
Metros with highest median sales price per square foot
#1. San Francisco, CA metro area: $1,121
#2. Kahului, HI metro area: $943
#3. San Jose, CA metro area: $939
Metros with lowest median sales price per square foot
#1. Davenport, IA metro area: $87
#2. Carbondale, IL metro area: $88
#3. Peoria, IL metro area: $89
Sales to list price ratio
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Average sales to list price ratio: 1.04
– One-year change: +0.01
Metros with highest sales to list price ratio
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 1.15
#2. San Francisco, CA metro area: 1.12
#3. Oakland, CA metro area: 1.12
Metros with lowest sales to list price ratio
#1. Lake Charles, LA metro area: 0.92
#2. Weirton, WV metro area: 0.95
#3. Carbondale, IL metro area: 0.97
Homes sold with price drops
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Homes sold with price drops: 11.6%
– One-year change: +3.1%
Metros with most homes sold with price drops
#1. The Villages, FL metro area: 28.1%
#2. New York, NY metro area: 26.2%
#3. Grants Pass, OR metro area: 25.7%
Metros with least homes sold with price drop
#1. Brownsville, TX metro area: 0.0%
#2. Columbia, MO metro area: 0.0%
#3. Jefferson City, MO metro area: 0.0%
Off market in two weeks
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Off market in two weeks: nan%
– One-year change: +nan%
Metros with the most homes off market in two weeks
#1. Rochester, NY metro area: 87.7%
#2. Kalamazoo, MI metro area: 82.8%
#3. Wichita, KS metro area: 82.7%
Metros with the least homes off market in two weeks
#1. Urban Honolulu, HI metro area: 2.2%
#2. Oshkosh, WI metro area: 3.3%
#3. Appleton, WI metro area: 4.0%
Months of supply
Fort Worth, TX metro area:
– Months of supply: 6.0 months
– One-year change: +0.3 months
Metros with the most months of supply
#1. Lake Charles, LA metro area: 273.9 months
#2. Brownsville, TX metro area: 37.1 months
#3. Atlantic City, NJ metro area: 20.3 months
Metros with least months of supply
#1. Lewiston, ME metro area: 2.9 months
#2. Portland, ME metro area: 3.1 months
#3. Wichita, KS metro area: 3.7 months
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VERO BEACH, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Myrtle Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care was officially welcomed to the community with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon-cutting ceremony coincided with the Cinco de Mayo holiday for a spirited fiesta for residents, families, and community partners celebrating the newly built community. The 98-unit, resort-style senior living community recently welcomed its first residents to their new home in the idyllic setting of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
"We are honored to be part of this spectacular community and thank the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and our community partners for their outstanding partnerships," said Hunter Weaver, Executive Director of Watercrest Myrtle Beach. "We look forward to growing relationships and welcoming seniors to our Watercrest family
Watercrest Myrtle Beach has already received widespread recognition as recent recipient of the 2022 Best of the Grand Strand for Assisted Living and the Outstanding Creative Landscape Design by the City of Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board. The exterior landscaping of Watercrest Myrtle Beach boasts a PGA-worthy putting green with purposeful awnings for shade and individual gardening stations to appeal to horticulturists and nature lovers alike. The illuminated walking paths are surrounded by lush lawns and interwoven amongst rockscaped ponds and gorgeous arbors to create destinations and relaxing gathering spaces.
Ideally located at 6151 Colline Verdi Way, Watercrest Myrtle Beach is nestled amongst miles of uninterrupted shoreline and championship golf courses in a beautiful coastal community. For information, please contact the community at 843-483-6740.
With multiple senior living projects in development throughout the southeast, Watercrest Senior Living Group is setting new standards of quality for seniors and their families in the development of upscale senior living communities. Watercrest Macon is one of two senior living development projects partnered between Watercrest, Corecam Capital Partners, and Peninsula Alternative Real Estate. Their second project, Watercrest Macon Assisted Living and Memory Care recently opened in Macon, Georgia.
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 senior living 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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After a large green sea turtle wandered onto a beachfront patio in Florida, it needed a little help from local rescuers to find it's way back to sea.
A resident in Melbourne Beach woke Tuesday morning to find the massive creature high and dry on their patio and Sea Turtle Preservation Society volunteer Cyndi Stinson was called in to help, the society said on Facebook.
The turtle was disoriented and couldn't figure out how to leave the patio, so Brevard County Fire Rescue personnel helped haul the turtle back to the water.
"After hours of being stuck on the patio the turtle made her way back to the ocean after being carried in a harness away from the home and over the dunes," the preservation society said.
The fire rescue team used equipment often deployed to transport heavy objects, the department said Tuesday. Eventually, the rescuers were able to deposit the turtle back onto the beach and it shuffled into the ocean.
The rescue mission came one day after Key West officers undertook a similar effort to save newly hatched baby turtles that had wandered to the deck of a local restaurant.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission advises beachgoers who encounter sea turtles to stay out of their way because distractions could "frighten or disorient them," and people could potentially be disrupting a female turtle while nesting or pointing a hatchling away from the water. Lights -- which can include flashlights, flash photography and video equipment -- can also disrupt turtles' behavior, according to the agency.
"Summer is a busy time for Florida beaches with both people and sea turtles sharing the sand," the agency website reads. "Though turtle nesting and hatching usually happens in the middle of the night, it is very possible for humans to cross paths with nesting females or hatchlings on their way to the sea."
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8-year-old boy found in sewer after missing for more than a week
Published: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BERLIN (AP) - Police say there are no signs of foul play in the case of an 8-year-old boy who was found in a rainwater sewer more than a week after going missing in northern Germany.
The boy disappeared on June 17 in the town of Oldenburg.
Search parties spent days looking for him until somebody heard whimpering from beneath a manhole cover about 330 yards from the boy’s home on June 25.
Rescuers found the boy naked, chilled and dehydrated inside the sewer, but otherwise unharmed.
Oldenburg police said Tuesday that their investigation concluded the boy likely climbed into a drain near his home and then lost inside the narrow tunnels.
The boy is still in the hospital.
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A new Debt.com survey shows that impulse shopping with credit cards can cause stress, guilt, and mental health issues.
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit cards are so convenient that many Americans say the temptation to use them – even when they know better – is affecting their mental health.
Debt.com polled over 1,000 Americans to see what role credit cards play in modern-day stress, depression, and overall mental wellness.
More than 21% of respondents say they feel stressed after using credit cards, an additional 20% say they feel guilty and 6% said they feel hopeless. Over 30% say they avoid looking at their credit card bills because it's too painful and nearly 20% applied for new credit because they were sad or stressed.
"Credit cards are so convenient, they become a temporary solution to personal issues," says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com. "Shopping no longer requires going to a store. You can do that from your phone while lying in bed – and that combination is dangerous and costly."
Over 45% claim to have missed a credit card payment because they couldn't bring themselves to look at the statement balance.
"When you incur debt while you're feeling awful, it never makes you feel better," says Don Silvestri, President of Debt.com. "It not only affects your mental health, but it can spread to your loved ones."
The social impact of debt and mental health leaves 20% of Americans out of conversations about goals and plans and 10% avoid going out with family and friends due to debt. Almost 6% of respondents say they hide credit card spending from their significant other and another 5% avoid dating due to debt.
Retail therapy, which is impulse shopping to reverse feelings of sadness, was common among respondents. While this resulted in an average debt of $1,000 or less, the numbers above that amount were concerning:
- Debt over $1,000 up to $5,000 –25%
- Debt over $5,000 up to $15,000 – nearly 18%
- Debt over $15,000 up to $20,000 – over 3%
- Debt over $20,000 – nearly 3%
Along with mental health, physical health can also deteriorate due to credit card debt. More than 5% of people say they experienced either loss of sleep, appetite, or have low self-esteem due to their credit card bills.
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Debt.com urges Americans to take care of themselves by taking care of their debts. Visit Debt.com to learn how to eliminate your credit card balances – and return balance to your life.
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HOUSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning, Texas-based fast casual brand Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, fulfilling a key geographic goal in the franchisor's international expansion strategy. In partnership with the new franchisee, Russo's Founder and CEO, Chef Anthony Russo, will introduce Qataris to a trove of original family recipes from Naples and Sicily, utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients, as well as premium, hand-tossed New York-style pizzas, including a giant, signature pie measuring 71 centimeters.
Authentic Italian dishes range from gourmet pastas to calzones, and the menu also features salads, deli sandwiches, soups and desserts. Standouts include homemade lasagna, baked ziti, truffle mushroom pasta and a selection of gluten free pasta and Halal pizza options.
Set to open as soon as November of 2022 – just in time for the country's FIFA World Cup hosting debut - the inaugural restaurant will be located at the remarkable Doha Oasis mixed-use district. It will join an array of premier global food and beverage concepts in addition to a world-class hotel, theme park, department store and Vox Cinema, where Russo's pizza options will also be spotlighted.
"We're thrilled to grow our international footprint and showcase our elevated fast casual dining experience in Qatar, an incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of," said Russo. "We are honored to have the support of our new Qatari franchisee. And opening just ahead of the World Cup is the perfect opportunity to grow brand awareness among an influential, global audience."
Russo, the son of first-generation Italian immigrants who initially emigrated to New Jersey before settling in the Houston, Texas area, launched Russo's in 1992 and has since expanded the brand in partnership with 27 franchisees. There are currently more than 50 locations across the United States, as well as eight restaurants situated throughout Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
He is continuing to seek out global franchise partners - specifically entrepreneurs interested in proven brands that are entirely chef created and chef driven. Several floorplan options provide flexible design and layout choices, spanning from pizza and delivery only to fast casual, full-service dining and full-service with coal oven and elevated interiors.
About Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is a domestic and international franchisor of fast casual restaurants featuring classic New York-style pizza and authentic Italian dishes, including handcrafted pastas, calzones, salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. Based in Houston, TX, Russo's currently has 52 corporate and franchised locations across Texas, California Oklahoma and Florida, plus international sites in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. As the son of first-generation Italian immigrants, Chef, Founder and CEO Anthony Russo discovered his love of cooking at age 12, honed his culinary skills working in his parent's fine dining Italian restaurant at age 18, and opened his first pizzeria at age 25. After launching three independent restaurants as proprietor, he created Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, applying a trove of recipes passed down through generations to a menu made with love. At its heart, Russo's reflects Chef Anthony's commitment to his old world and east coast roots where food and family come first, and the kitchen is the center of all activity. For more information, consumers can visit www.nypizzeria.com and interested franchisees www.russosfranchise.com.
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Starbucks says it’s ‘deeply concerned’ White House met union without them
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Starbucks isn’t pleased that the White House left management out of a meeting with union representatives.
On Thursday, union organizers representing workers at Starbucks, REI and Amazon, among others, met with Vice President Kamala Harris and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at the White House. President Joe Biden also stopped by the meeting to greet the organizers.
Representatives for Starbucks weren’t present. That doesn’t sit well with the company.
“We are deeply concerned” that union representatives were invited to the meeting while “official Starbucks representatives” weren’t there to share their views, wrote AJ Jones II, SVP of global communications and public affairs at Starbucks, in a Friday letter addressed to Steve Ricchetti, counselor to the president.
“We believe this lack of representation discounts the reality that the majority of our partners oppose being members of a union,” he said. “I am requesting the opportunity to meet with you and bring a diverse, representative group of Starbucks [employees] … so that they can share points of view and experiences.” The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the letter.
Starbucks Workers United, which has been working to unionize Starbucks stores, said in a statement that “if Starbucks … grants us equal company time to talk to partners for every anti-union meeting they hold, we’d be happy to have them tag along next time we get invited to the White House.”
The group added that “the President, VP and Sec Walsh took the time yesterday to hear Laura Garza, a proud 22-year [employee] at Starbucks, explain what it’s like to be intimidated and harassed by a company she has devoted her working life to.” The company added that “she spoke on behalf of the partners at over 60 stores across the US who have voted to unionize.”
So far, dozens of company-operated Starbucks stores have so voted to unionize. That’s just a sliver of Starbucks’ roughly 8,800 US corporate stores. But the movement is gaining momentum, and Starbucks is eager to squash it.
Earlier this week, Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz said during an analyst call that unionized workers could be left out of future wage hikes. Starbucks Workers United said that it is filing charges with the National Labor Relations Board, requesting an order that would require the company to give all Starbucks workers access to the new benefits.
— CNN’s Brian Fung contributed to this report.
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Leading developer closes on the €165 million deal with the intent to develop the property into a luxury hotel managed by Four Seasons
MIAMI, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Partners Puerto Rico LLC (Fort Partners), led by Founder and CEO Nadim Ashi, today announced the acquisition of the Palazzo Marini (3-4) for €165 million with plans to develop the property into a luxury hotel that will be managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company.
"A project in Rome has been a dream of mine for many years. We have a clear vision and can already see this magnificent place come to life. As with our other properties, Fort Partners' commitment to delivering top quality, excellence and elegance will be ever present in the execution of this project in the heart of Rome," says Nadim Ashi, Founder and CEO, Fort Partners.
Fort Partners' vision for the Palazzo Marini 3-4 in Rome will be thoughtfully developed with a deep reverence for the building's architectural importance within the Eternal City. This vision will be led by a collaborative team of exceptional talents who will transform the property in a manner that pays homage to its history while elevating it with a contemporary aesthetic that meets the needs of discerning global travellers.
More details about this project will be announced at a later date.
About Four Partners
Fort Partners Puerto Rico LLC is a real estate ownership, development and management company founded by entrepreneur Nadim Ashi. Under his leadership, Fort Partners is developing, acquiring, and enhancing properties, utilizing the top talents in the fields of architecture, design, and hospitality to bring to life extraordinary places that positively transform its surroundings.
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Although Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson has received quite a bit of preseason acclaim, the former Lee County standout is not letting the praise go to his head.
As his final college season approaches, Robinson was named a preseason All-ACC pick and is on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award (for the country’s best defensive back) and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (for the country’s best defensive player).
“To be recognized and to have people notice my name just adds fuel to the fire,” said the 5-foot-11, 200-pound safety during a recent telephone interview. “It makes me want to work harder. It makes me want to get more locked in.
“The main thing is, I still have to go out there and play and prove myself. I won’t get complacent or too high on myself. I’m blessed to have that recognition, but I know I’ve got to stay humble and be a leader for my team and have some team success — the team is my focus.”
Robinson, who transferred from South Carolina after two seasons, led Florida State in 2021 with 85 tackles and tied for the ACC lead in interceptions, with four. He was an All-ACC selection and an All-America honorable mention last fall.
The Albany Herald’s Football Player of the Year in 2019 also opened a lot of eyes during the Seminoles’ heartbreaking 24-21 loss to rival Florida last November when he posted 18 tackles and one interception, the only player in the country to record more than 16 tackles and an interception in the same game in 2021.
Although Florida State endured a 5-7 campaign a year ago, Robinson had an excellent season and gave some consideration to applying for the 2022 NFL draft but he said he had some “unfinished business” to attend to in Tallahassee.
“I realized I’m still young and I’ve still got ways to improve in being a leader,” he said. “There’s unfinished business. I’ve got a lot to prove. I wanted to come back for my (final) year, get my degree and graduate. I want to focus on myself and my team and put team over me. It’s we over me.
“When the time comes for me to go to the next level, I want to be ready for it – all the way. There are things I need to work on. I need to be a better student of the game and just need to mature more. I have another year to put it all together.”
The Cordele native added earning a diploma is as critical as his on-field performance.
“Getting my degree will make my family proud and you can’t take knowledge away from a person,” he said. “When it’s all said and done, I’ll have my degree and my knowledge and you can’t take that away from me.”
In two years at South Carolina, Robinson played in 22 games, with 13 starts, 136 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He was a second-team Freshman All-American and a first-team Freshman All-SEC selection. When it was time for a fresh start, he found Florida State attractive for a number of reasons.
“My main thing was having a plan and getting it together,” he said. “The (Florida State) coaches had a plan for me and I was more confident in the blueprint they put out for me and the road I was going to take. I also wanted to show I could go to a different conference and thrive and improve my technique. I wanted to be able to go to a different defense and thrive…to show how versatile I can be.
“When it’s my time to pursue my dreams to go the league, I want (teams) to watch me on film and see that I can play different positions in different schemes and do well in all of them.”
For many years, Florida State was the toast of the ACC, with three national championships and 18 league titles to its credit, but recent seasons have proven less successful as the Seminoles have not enjoyed a winning campaign since 2017 (when they were 7-6) and have gone 19-27 in their last four years.
Florida State opens its season on Saturday, Aug. 27 hosting Duquesne, and follows with road games against LSU (in New Orleans) on Sunday, Sept. 4 and ACC foe Louisville on Friday, Sept. 16. As summer practices were just beginning, Robinson wasn’t concerning himself with the schedule and he said he envisions better days ahead this fall.
“We compete with ourselves every day to get ready for the season,” he said. “We’re making each other better and we’re focusing on us right now. When it’s time for Week Zero, we’ll be prepared. We’ll be the best version of us and that’s going to give us our wins. We look back at last year — small mistakes — and as a team we’re trying to make that change to do the small things and be successful on the field.”
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Cost of raising a child grows to more than $300,000
(CNN) - The cost of raising a child through high school has gone up, thanks to inflation.
For a married, middle-income couple, it now takes on average $310,605 to raise a child born in 2015 through the age of 17. That comes out to more than $18,000 a year on average.
The Brookings Institution came up with the estimate based on numbers for a couple with two children from the U.S. Agriculture Department.
The price tag includes a range of child expenses, including food, healthcare, clothing, childcare and activities.
Back in 2015, a federal government projection put the total child-raising cost at more than $233,000.
A senior fellow at Brookings suggests many couples will take more time to consider whether to have a first or second child.
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Published: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:05 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Second quarter income from operations of $1,706.6 million (excluding special items, second quarter income from operations of $1,784.2 million)
Reduced consolidated debt by more than $2.2 billion including a $900 million revolving credit facility repayment, $45 million debt reduction at PBF Logistics and the redemption of $1.25 billion senior secured notes on July 11, 2022
Net debt to capitalization reduced to 24% versus 59% at year-end 2021, excluding special items
PBF Energy Announces Agreement to Acquire Remaining Public Stake in PBF Logistics LP
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) today reported second quarter 2022 income from operations of $1,706.6 million as compared to income from operations of $147.5 million for the second quarter of 2021. Excluding special items, second quarter 2022 income from operations was $1,784.2 million as compared to a loss from operations of $120.5 million for the second quarter of 2021. PBF Energy's financial results reflect the consolidation of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE: PBFX), a master limited partnership of which PBF Energy indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 48% of the limited partner interests as of quarter-end.
The company reported second quarter 2022 net income of $1,235.8 million and net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. of $1,203.7 million or $9.65 per share. This compares to net income of $69.9 million, and net income attributable to PBF Energy Inc. of $47.9 million or $0.39 per share for the second quarter 2021. Non-cash special items included in the second quarter 2022 results, which decreased net income by a net, after-tax expense of $116.5 million, or $0.93 per share, consisted of a change in the tax receivable agreement liability, a change in fair value of the contingent consideration associated with earn-out provisions related primarily to the Martinez Acquisition, a net tax benefit on remeasurement of deferred tax assets and a gain on the extinguishment of debt related to the repurchase of a portion of our outstanding unsecured notes. Adjusted fully-converted net income for the second quarter 2022, excluding special items, was $1,329.2 million, or $10.58 per share on a fully-exchanged, fully-diluted basis, as described below, compared to adjusted fully-converted net loss of $152.6 million or $(1.26) per share, for the second quarter 2021.
Tom Nimbley, PBF Energy's Chairman and CEO, said, "PBF's second quarter results reflect the impact of tight global supply and surging, post-pandemic demand. Our strong financial results are allowing us to accelerate the repayment of debt we incurred during the pandemic and continue actions to strengthen our balance sheet."
Mr. Nimbley concluded, "We operated well during the second quarter and completed the bulk of our 2022 planned turnaround activity in the first half of the year. We see demand remaining strong even in the face of economic uncertainty. Global product inventories remain low and refineries are running at high utilization to keep pace with demand. We expect that with a solid operating performance, PBF will be able to generate incremental free cash flow that can be used to further strengthen our balance sheet and reward our investors."
Strategic Update and Outlook
PBF is committed to recovering from the effects of the pandemic and evolving into a more resilient and diversified company moving forward. Over the last year and half, we have reduced consolidated debt by over $2.6 billion including the July 11, 2022 redemption of the 9.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2025. Our unsecured debt is now below pre-pandemic levels after over $250 million of open-market purchases at a discount to face-value. We believe these measures provide significant value to shareholders in the near-term and, more importantly, provide long-term value through a strong balance sheet supported by increased cash flow.
PBF continues to advance our project for a renewable fuels production facility co-located at the Chalmette refinery. This strategically valuable project represents an initial step in PBF's pursuit of producing sustainable fuels. During the second quarter of 2022, we invested approximately $52 million to continue to progress and incubate the project with the goal of being in production in the first half of 2023. Concurrent with our activities to progress the project, we are continuing discussions with potential strategic and financial partners.
As always, the safety and reliability of our core operations are paramount. We continue to invest in all of our assets and expect full-year 2022 refining capital expenditures in the $500 to $550 million range, which includes advanced purchases of material for future turnarounds. Our annual maintenance, environmental, regulatory and safety capital expenditures are consistently in the $150 to $200 million range. For the second half of 2022, we expect to incur turnaround-related capital expenditures of approximately $100 to $125 million.
PBF Energy Inc. and PBF Logistics LP today announced a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which PBF Energy will acquire all of the outstanding common units of PBF Logistics it does not already own directly or indirectly for a combination of PBF Energy Class A common stock and cash. PBF Energy beneficially owns approximately 48% of the outstanding common units of PBF Logistics as of July 28, 2022. For additional information on this transaction please refer to the separate joint press release published today.
Adjusted Fully-Converted Results
Adjusted fully-converted results assume the exchange of all PBF Energy Company LLC Series A Units and dilutive securities into shares of PBF Energy Inc. Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, resulting in the elimination of the noncontrolling interest and a corresponding adjustment to the company's tax provision.
Non-GAAP Measures
This earnings release, and the discussion during the management conference call, may include references to Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures including Adjusted Fully-Converted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Fully-Converted Net Income (Loss) excluding special items, Adjusted Fully-Converted Net Income (Loss) per fully-exchanged, fully-diluted share, Income (Loss) from operations excluding special items, gross refining margin, gross refining margin excluding special items, gross refining margin per barrel of throughput, EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization), EBITDA excluding special items and Adjusted EBITDA. PBF believes that Non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about its operating performance and financial results. However, these measures have important limitations as analytical tools and should not be viewed in isolation or considered as alternatives for, or superior to, comparable GAAP financial measures. PBF's Non-GAAP financial measures may also differ from similarly named measures used by other companies. See the accompanying tables and footnotes in this release for additional information on the Non-GAAP measures used in this release and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Conference Call Information
PBF Energy's senior management will host a conference call and webcast regarding quarterly results and other business matters on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call is being webcast and can be accessed at PBF Energy's website, http://www.pbfenergy.com. The call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 869-3847 or (201) 689-8261. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and will be available through the company's website.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release relating to future plans, results, performance, expectations, achievements and the like are considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which may be beyond the company's control, that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ include but are not limited to the risks disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC, as well as the risks disclosed in PBF Logistics LP's SEC filings and any impact PBF Logistics LP may have on the company's credit rating, cost of funds, employees, customers and vendors; risks related to the merger with PBFX, including the risk that the transaction is not consummated during the expected timeframe, or at all; the effects related to or resulting from Russia's military action in Ukraine, including the imposition of additional sanctions and export controls, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environment; the supply, demand, prices and other market conditions for our products or crude oil; our expectations with respect to our capital spending and turnaround projects; risks associated with our obligation to buy Renewable Identification Numbers and related market risks related to the price volatility thereof; our ability to make, and realize the benefits from, acquisitions or investments, including in renewable diesel productions, on any announced time frame or at all; the continued effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental and consumer responses; the impact of market conditions on demand for the balance of 2022; and the impact of adverse market conditions affecting the company, unanticipated developments, regulatory approvals, changes in laws and other events that negatively impact the company. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable law.
About PBF Energy Inc.
PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, New Jersey and Ohio. Our mission is to operate our facilities in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner, provide employees with a safe and rewarding workplace, become a positive influence in the communities where we do business, and provide superior returns to our investors.
PBF Energy Inc. also currently indirectly owns the general partner and approximately 48% of the limited partnership interest of PBF Logistics LP (NYSE:PBFX).
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NEW YORK (AP) — Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. He was 70.
The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band’s bassist from 1983 to 1994. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. A publicist for singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi didn’t immediately respond to messages.
“He was an original,” Bon Jovi wrote in a post on Twitter. “As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band.”
Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, noting that he was a childhood friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform. Such had played with Sambora in a band called Message.
The Yonkers, New York-born Such was a veteran figure in the thriving New Jersey music scene that helped spawn Bon Jovi. As manager of the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, Such booked Jon Bon Jovi & The Wild Ones before joining the singer-songwriter’s band. He played with Bon Jovi through the group’s heyday in the 1980s.
Such departed the band in 1994, when he was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald. He later rejoined the band for its induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
“When Jon Bon Jovi called me up and asked me to be in his band many years ago, I soon realized how serious he was and he had a vision that he wanted to bring us to,” said Such at the Hall of Fame induction. “And I am only too happy to have been a part of that vision.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/former-bon-jovi-bassist-founding-member-alec-john-such-dies/ | 2022-06-06T16:27:47Z |
Breeze enables Oregon agents and sellers to easily and accurately prepare and send disclosures
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SkySlope, the leader in real estate transaction software, has launched Breeze, an all-around simple and streamlined application making Oregon Real Estate Forms (OREF) disclosures easy for Oregon agents and sellers to complete.
Since 2011, SkySlope has enabled brokers, agents, auditors, and transaction coordinators to track their deals while remaining compliant. Equipped with forms and a digital signature tool, SkySlope provides a frictionless workflow that saves time for agents. As the transaction management platform serving 35 percent of the top 20 largest brokerages in the U.S. and Canada, SkySlope is known for its award-winning customer experience.
With the launch of Breeze, SkySlope gives agents the ability to prepare and send disclosures like the Oregon's Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (Form 020) at lightning speed.
Breeze requires minimal preparation for agents to prepare and send disclosures to their clients in minutes, from anywhere. For home sellers, Breeze's TurboTax-style workflow helps simplify complicated and confusing disclosure forms—getting them completed quickly and with more confidence and accuracy.
- Streamlined disclosure preparation equipped with MLS data sync
- Status visibility, notifications, and easy revision requests
- Simple guided workflows with helpful tips for consumers
- Equipped with SkySlope DigiSign for free and unlimited digital signatures
- Seamlessly integrated with SkySlope's suite of products
"Breeze is truly a one-stop-shop for faster disclosures," says Diana Costas of Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty. "The guided workflow helps clients complete disclosures quickly and accurately and our agents can easily prepare disclosures, request signatures, and submit forms for compliance review."
"Disclosures are a common pain point for both agents and sellers," explains SkySlope CEO, Tyler Smith. "We're excited to launch a solution that takes a complicated process and makes it effortless for REALTORS® and home sellers."
Breeze is currently available in several states and will be launching in additional states in 2022. For more information about Breeze please visit breeze.skyslope.com.
Established in 2011, SkySlope is a comprehensive transaction management platform for brokers, agents, auditors, and transaction coordinators to manage real estate transactions from anywhere at any time. In 2021, over 300,000 users across 8,000 offices used SkySlope to manage 2.25M transactions. SkySlope provides digital transaction management and services to help agents and brokers be more efficient and compliant. From automation to integrations, SkySlope's vision is to keep agents and brokers connected to the customer forever. For more information about SkySlope, visit www.skyslope.com.
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Inflation and supply chain concerns loom over middle market firms' post-COVID 19 recoveries
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM), housed at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, reveals that middle market firms are continuing to report sustained growth despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.
According to Chubb and NCMM's 2022 Mid-Year Middle Market Indicator, despite the 11 percentage-point drop in global economic confidence compared to six months ago (64% in the second quarter of 2022 vs. 75% in the fourth quarter of 2021), nearly four out of five (79%) middle market firms are reporting revenue growth from a year ago, and more than half (58%) continuing to add to their workforce – even in a tight labor market.
"Middle market companies are experiencing sustained recovery, posting record revenue increases and hiring more workers to meet unprecedented consumer demand," said Ben Rockwell, Division President, Chubb Middle Market. "As economic factors impact the cost of risk, the collaboration between middle market firms and their insurance agents and brokers is more important than ever in developing robust risk mitigation strategies and identifying potential coverage gaps to help minimize exposures which could inhibit future growth."
According to mid-year survey results, inflation has emerged as a major concern for middle market companies. Of the 39% of firms reporting that inflation has negatively impacted their company, 62% say they have raised their prices or rates in response. Additionally, middle market firms are keenly aware of how the cost of risk has increased, with three out of four (75%) firms recognizing that the replacement cost of covered assets has increased – highlighting the importance of accurate valuations and strong business continuity plans.
Supply chain challenges continue to be a significant hurdle, with 55% of middle market companies reporting that they have been directly impacted by supply chain disruptions, up from 47% in the fourth quarter of 2021. Of the middle market firms that have been impacted by supply chain delays, 86% report a negative impact on current revenue, and 85% report a negative impact on revenue projections for the remainder of 2022.
Nine in ten (90%) middle market leaders are working closely with their insurance agents and brokers to identify best practices for reducing exposure to a range of risks amidst uncertain economic conditions. As business needs and exposures evolve, middle market companies should regularly review their strategies and coverages and make necessary adjustments, with special attention to insurance programs, where they should ensure appropriate coverages and limits are in place.
Chubb's Executive Summary with detailed survey findings can be found here. Industry-specific insights among middle market technology, manufacturing, financial services, and life sciences companies, are forthcoming.
About the Middle Market Indicator
The MMI, which was created in 2012, surveys 1,000 executives (CEOs, CFOs and other financial decision makers) from the middle market to examine topics related to business capabilities, performance, growth drivers and economic outlook among other topics. The 2022 Mid-Year MMI was fielded in June 2022. It is weighted to accurately reflect the size, industry-wide and geographic distribution of this sector, which includes companies ranging from $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue. The survey is conducted by RTi Research on behalf of the National Center for the Middle Market
About the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) The National Center for the Middle Market is a collaboration between The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, Chubb and Visa. It exists for a single purpose: to ensure that the vitality and robustness of middle market companies are fully realized as fundamental to our nation's economic outlook and prosperity. The center is the leading source of knowledge, leadership and innovative research on the middle market economy, providing critical data analysis and insights for companies, policymakers and other key stakeholders. NCMM is fully committed to funding and distributing the most credible open-sourced research, dynamically creating new knowledge, providing programs that drive value for middle market companies, and offering a well-informed outlook on the health and future of the middle market via the Middle Market Indicator.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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Led by Flagship Model, New Lineup Offers the Ultimate Sound Experience with Combination of Superb Audio Quality, Adaptive ANC and Performance Fit
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA announced today the 2022 lineup of TONE Free® true wireless earbuds. The new models provide the ultimate sound experience with advanced audio technologies, a better-fitting design, and a host of useful, new features. The new TONE Free earbuds are the perfect everyday companions for today's on-the-go lifestyles and demonstrate LG's ongoing commitment to user-centric innovation.
The flagship model TONE Free T90 earbuds deliver impressive sound thanks to several upgrades, including a new internal structure with larger drivers that helps generate deeper, more satisfying bass. The use of graphene, a premium material that reduces vibration while boosting audio quality, enables the T90s to produce incredibly dynamic, yet balanced and crisp sound. A treat for the ears in more ways than one, LG's TONE Free T90 earbuds provide an immersive rich, clear audio with Meridian Audio as well as a built-in equalizer to deliver impressive bass and treble tones that sound like a live recording.
LG's TONE Free T90 is the world's first Dolby Atmos®1 wireless earbuds to support Dolby Head Tracking™ across your favorite content and devices.2 Dolby Head Tracking recalibrates the sound as users move their heads for a more natural sound experience. Listeners will feel like they are in the center of the scene and experience a whole new level of audio immersion whether they are listening to music, watching movies, enjoying favorite streaming series or playing video games. Dolby Head Tracking together with Dolby Atmos® content further elevates the listening experience, providing incredible detail, depth, and clarity. The T90s are the first wireless earbuds to feature an audio virtualizer designed by Dolby specifically for earbuds – an advanced solution that expands spatial dimensionality for stereo entertainment.
LG's new TONE Free models also ship with the UVnano charging case, which uses UV-C light to help refresh the earbuds. It effectively kills 99.9% bacteria on the eargels of the earbuds in just 10 minutes during the powered charging cycle.3 Additionally, the T90s adopt medical-grade, hypoallergenic ear gels to provide a comfortable fit and help prevent irritation,.4 Outstanding user convenience is another key benefit of LG's TONE Free earbuds, which now boast enhanced connectivity and wider compatibility. With the T90's new Plug & Wireless feature, the charging case doubles as a Bluetooth® transmitter, enhanced with a useful, new voice chat function that is ideal for conference calls and gaming. With the included USB-C to AUX cable, users can also plug the case into a radio, treadmill, in-flight entertainment system, or a wide range of other products to enjoy the wireless freedom and first-class sound quality.5
Courtesy of Voice Pickup unit, the premium T90s even provide an improved voice calling experience. The Voice Pickup Unit detects and minimizes ambient noises when the user is speaking; making it easier for whomever is on the other end to hear what they are saying. The TONE Free T90 offers up to 9 hours of use on a single charge while the case itself can provide a further 18, for up to 27 hours of listening enjoyment.6
Finally, 2022 sees the introduction of LG's new TONE Free Fit (TF8). Designed for an active lifestyle, the new model provides a secure and comfortable fit for all of life's active moments such as running or even vigorous training sessions at the gym. The TF8 features SwivelGrip technology – which helps keep the earbuds firmly and comfortably in place, even during the most intense workouts – and offer a lightweight design that promotes better air circulation.
Plus, the new TONE Free Fit (TF8) model delivers solid ANC performance, clear spatial sound with Meridian HSP technology, the benefits of medical-grade, hypoallergenic ear gels4 and LG's UVnano charging case. IPX7 rated, the TF8 is resistant to rain and splashes to make it easy to go running or working out without any worries.7
The TONE Free Fit has a battery life of up to 10 hours (or up to total 30 hours with the charging case).8 For more enjoyable workouts at the gym, the TF8 earbuds can connect to Bluetooth-less treadmills by using LG's innovative Plug & Wireless solution.9
LG's 2022 TONE Free true wireless earbuds will be rolled out in the US starting in September 2022.
1 Dolby, Dolby Atmos and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
2 Compatibility and availability may vary by device, application, and content. Dolby Head Tracking and audio virtualizer must be turned on in the LG TONE Free app.
3 UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit nanometer. Independent testing shows the UVnano charging case kills 99.9% of bacteria on the eargels of the earbuds in ten minutes while charging. The UV LED function works only when the charging case is connected to the power cable.
4 This device or any of its parts is not intended or implied to prevent or treat any health conditions; it is not a medical device, nor for use as or to replace a medical device. The base material in silicone eargel meets ISO 10993 and USP Class VI requirements.
5 Plug & Wireless+ compatibility varies by device.
6 The earbud batteries and charging case last up to 9 and 18 hours of music play time, respectively, when Active Noise Cancellation function is turned off. Duration of use may vary depending on methods of use and other factors.
7 Test conducted in May 2022 in fresh water under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IPX7 under IEC standard 60529. Water resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Dry before using. Do not charge while wet. Case has not been tested for IPX7.
8 The earbud batteries and charging case last up to 10 and 20 hours of music play time respectively when Active Noise Cancellation function is turned off. Duration of use may vary depending on methods of use and other factors.
9 Plug & Wireless compatibility varies by device. Microphone function is not supported in Plug & Wireless mode.
10 Earbuds tested under controlled laboratory conditions with an IPX4 rating. Resistant to splashed water. Dry before using. Do not charge while wet. Case has not been tested for IPX4.
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About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.
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First-to-Market Youth Esports Brand Looks to Add 25 New Franchisees Across North America
DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, an emerging youth esports franchise brand focusing on character building and teamwork is breaking through the market with plans for franchise expansion, which is fueled by the demand for competitive gaming across the country. As the first-to-market youth esports franchise in North America, the brand was recently acquired by Unleashed Brands, a fast-growing parent company of youth enrichment franchise brands, including Urban Air Adventure Park, The Little Gym, Snapology, Premier Martial Arts and Class 101.
The organization helps students with an interest in esports to further their passion at a competitive level like traditional sports. XP League is planning to sign 25 new franchise agreements by the end of this year.
The brand was recently in the national spotlight as XP League hosted the largest in-person youth esports tournament in North America on June 25-26, the North American Finals. The top 48 XP League teams, coaches, league owners and families came together at Full Sail University to host hundreds of players and spectators that participated in the national tournament. The event reached over 10,000 viewers through streaming platforms and produced over 20 hours of content.
"Being the first-to-market in such a growing industry is really exciting for us. The success we've witnessed from the franchise model and from the recent tournament has allowed us to share the uniqueness of XP League far and wide," said Jay Melamed, CEO and Brand President. "This is about more than just esports. What we teach these kids in the process are character-building tools that will stay with them forever."
To continue to grow the industry and impact more kids, XP League is seeking individuals who are committed to their mission and who are ready to make a positive change in their community. Franchisees don't need to be an expert in esports or have a ton of familiarity with the industry. The program provides coaching guides and all tournament management is done at the corporate level. With notable recognition of the larger esports community, XP League comes with a positive reputation for anyone interested in investing. The initial investment for interested franchisees ranges from $37,800 - $73,660. For more information about owning an XP League franchise, visit https://franchise.xpleague.com/.
Launched in 2020, XP League offers a nine-week seasonal program including one practice and one match a week. Each team is led by a coach who focuses on teaching resiliency, teamwork and sportsmanship in addition to gaming skills. By integrating these values into the core format of its programming, kids see the positive reward as an exciting part of the overall experience
XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports. XP League provides an innovative program that fosters social skills and sportsmanship through a positive, certified coach-led structure. Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.
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Long-term acute care hospital leveraging products and education to support best practices
NORTHFIELD, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a new collaboration with Oklahoma-based Inspire Specialty Hospital, a 30-plus bed long-term acute care hospital. The partnership offers Inspire Specialty Hospital a combination of products and clinical education through the Medline Post-Acute Care Infection Prevention Program to help standardize practice and drive sustainable outcomes around infection prevention protocols within their facility.
"Our patients often come to us from the hospital with medically complex issues so we are always looking at new ways to help decrease the risk of hospital acquired infections and break the chain of infection," said Wayne Cook, infection preventionist and housekeeping director for Inspire Specialty Hospital. "With nearly 70 full-time staff members at our facility, it is a relief and tremendous value having Medline as a partner, who can help us stay on top of ongoing education opportunities to establish good habits."
As part of the program, Inspire Specialty Hospital is incorporating training courses on hand hygiene compliance and personal protective equipment (PPE) best practices into their new hiring training. Staff will be able to access education through Medline's online education platform Medline University. For more than 15 years, Medline University has offered healthcare professionals over 200 free continuing education courses. Additionally, Inspire is leveraging EVS and hand hygiene kits with posters, engaging activities and knowledge assessments aimed at helping staff retain concepts at all skill levels.
In addition to education, Inspire Specialty Hospital has invested in a system of products, including Medline's Microfiber Mop System and Micro-Kill disinfectant spray, as well as Medline branded hand sanitizer and fluid absorption mats, to support the facility's best practices.
"Long-term acute care hospitals require extremely skilled, multifaceted care from frontline staff, and the pandemic was proof that their clinical capabilities can help extend an acute care hospital's capacity. We recognize that this is an expanding healthcare setting and by focusing on periodic training on prevention strategies, we hope to empower staff and help create consistent infection prevention practices," said Cristina Alvarez, marketing manager, Medline Post-Acute Care Infection Prevention Program.
Learn more about Medline's Post-Acute Care Infection Prevention Program at https://www.medline.com/infection-prevention/long-term-care/.
About Medline
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering with healthcare systems and facilities across the continuum of care, Medline provides the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high-quality care. With the scale of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 30,000+ employees worldwide and does business in more than 125 countries and territories. Learn more about Medline at www.medline.com.
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) resulting from allegations that WWE may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased WWE securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7052 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.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On June 15, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "WWE Board Probes Secret $3 Million Hush Pact by CEO Vince McMahon, Sources Say" which revealed that "[t]he board of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. [] is investigating a secret $3 million settlement that longtime chief executive Vince McMahon agreed to pay to a departing employee with whom he allegedly had an affair, according to documents and people familiar with the board inquiry." The article further revealed, among other things, that "[t]he board's investigation, which began in April, has unearthed other, older nondisclosure agreements involving claims by former female WWE employees of misconduct by Mr. McMahon and one of his top executives, John Laurinaitis, the head of talent relations at WWE, the people said." On this news, WWE's stock price fell $2.31 per share, or 3.4%, to close at $64.87 per share on June 16, 2022, the next full trading day.
On June 17, 2022, before trading hours, WWE issued a press release entitled "WWE® & Board of Directors Joint Release" which announced that "a Special Committee of the Board is conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct by its Chairman and CEO Vincent McMahon and John Laurinaitis, head of talent relations, and that, effective immediately, McMahon has voluntarily stepped back from his responsibilities as CEO and Chairman of the Board until the conclusion of the investigation." On this news, WWE's stock fell $2.36 per share, or 3.6%, to close at $62.51 per share on June 17, 2022.
On July 22, 2022, Vince McMahon announced his retirement from WWE.
On July 25, 2022, WWE filed with the SEC a current report on Form 8-K which announced, among other things, that "[t]he Company has made a preliminary determination that certain payments that Vince McMahon agreed to make during the period from 2006 through 2022 (including amounts paid and payable in the future), and that were not recorded in the WWE consolidated financial statements, should have been recorded as expenses in the quarters in which those agreements were made (the "Unrecorded Expenses")[,]" which "[a]s of the date hereof, the Company has identified Unrecorded Expenses totaling approximately $14.6 million." The report further announced that "the Company currently anticipates that it will revise its previously issued financial statements to record the Unrecorded Expenses in the applicable periods for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as the first quarter of 2022[.]" Finally the report also announced that "[t]he Company has also received, and may receive in the future, regulatory, investigative and enforcement inquiries, subpoenas or demands arising from, related to, or in connection with these matters."
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Cisco is followed by Hilton, Wegmans Food Markets, Salesforce, and Nvidia
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today FORTUNE and Great Place to Work revealed their annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list, with Cisco taking top honors for the second year in a row. Of this year's leader, FORTUNE Senior Reporter Megan Leonhardt writes, "The tech giant has offered free counseling sessions through the company's employee assistance program for more than 20 years and recently boosted its digital therapy options […] It launched a companywide Day for Me, essentially an additional paid vacation day in spring 2020 to help workers prioritize self-care. Cisco formally implemented the benefit last year and has offered an extra eight days of paid time off so far, with an additional three planned in 2022." Read more about the companies on the list here.
Of this year's list, FORTUNE's editors write: "FORTUNE and our partner Great Place to Work have been publishing the Best Companies list for 25 years—none more fraught than the past two. While COVID-19 has forever changed the way we work, the best businesses are stepping up to support their employees as they navigate uncharted waters."
For the 25th anniversary of this list, FORTUNE has also noted the Longest-Recognized Best Companies to Work For. Cisco and Wegmans Food Markets, ranked first and third on this year's list, have been recognized every year the list has been published, along with Marriott International (23rd) and Publix Supermarkets (92nd).
The 2022 Top 10 Best Companies to Work For are:
- Cisco
- Hilton
- Wegmans Food Markets
- Salesforce
- Nvidia
- Accenture
- Rocket Companies
- American Express
- David Weekley Homes
- Capital One Financial
See the full list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
The 2022 100 Best Companies to Work For by the numbers:
- 238,959: The current number of open positions at the 100 Best Companies to Work For
- $24: The minimum amount Target will pay some retail workers per hour in 2022
- $2,000: The amount of the grant David Weekley Homes gives employees taking a four- to six-week sabbatical
- 18: The number of companies on the list that provide fully paid sabbaticals
- 20%: The percentage of Wegmans employees who are related to someone else who works at the supermarket chain
- $450 million: The amount that American Express spent on its DEI initiative between October 2020 and mid-2021
Also in the April/May 2022 issue of FORTUNE: "Feed Your Career," by Senior Editor Beth Kowitt, in which she explores why Publix and Wegmans have accomplished the rare feat of claiming a place on FORTUNE's Best Companies list for 25 straight years, and how the grocers are keeping employees happy and loyal at a time when retail workers are quitting in droves.
Kowitt writes, "Most striking about the Publix and Wegmans streak is that supermarket jobs, already notoriously low paying, have become even more grueling over the past two years as workers put their lives at risk by showing up every day in the middle of a pandemic. Layer on the stress of dealing with disgruntled customers, and it's clear why so many workers have reached a breaking point. In December 2021 some 786,000 retail employees quit—a record in an industry already plagued by high turnover." Read more here.
On April 25, 2022, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 100 Best Companies to Work For list, Fortune CEO Alan Murray, Great Place to Work® CEO Michael C. Bush, Target CEO Brian Cornell, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins, and Accenture CEO Julie Sweet and other leading CEOs will discuss what it takes to make a company great, and how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential for all modern companies seeking top talent and engaged employees. They will also discuss how remote and hybrid work is changing employee experience, focusing on what has worked, what hasn't worked, and the challenges to come. This virtual event is supported by Great Place to Work and UKG, and it is free and open to the public. Register here.
Great Place to Work determines the list using its proprietary For All methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 870,000 employee survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone.
The survey enables employees to share confidential quantitative and qualitative feedback about their organization's culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point scale and answering two open-ended questions. Collectively, these statements describe a great employee experience, defined by high levels of trust, respect, credibility, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. In addition, companies provide organizational data like size, location, industry, demographics, roles, and levels.
Great Place to Work measures the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to assess both the quality and consistency of the employee experience. Statements are weighted according to their relevance in describing the most important aspects of an equitable workplace.
Each company also answers six essay questions that provide greater insight into how and why the organization is great for all people. Responses are rigorously evaluated and cross-reviewed according to Great Place to Work's research-driven criteria. Survey data analysis and essay evaluation results are then factored into a combined score to compare and rank the companies that create the most consistently positive experience for all employees. Many companies survey every employee, far surpassing the minimum threshold of 5,000. While essay responses provide important context for rankings, only survey data can garner a list placement.
To be considered for the list, companies must be Great Place to Work-Certified™, have at least 1,000 U.S. employees, and cannot be a government agency. Great Place to Work requires statistically significant survey results, reviews anomalies in responses, news, and financial performance, and investigates any employee reports of company incompliance with strict surveying rules to validate the integrity of the results and findings. Data is also normalized to compare companies fairly across sizes and industries.
To find out more about how to become Great Place to Work-Certified and apply to this or other Best Workplaces lists, visit greatplacetowork.com.
The April/May 2021 issue of FORTUNE is on newsstands now.
FORTUNE drives the conversation about business. With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today-and that will matter even more tomorrow. With the trusted power to convene and challenge those who are shaping industry, commerce, and society around the world, FORTUNE lights the path for global leaders-and gives them the tools to make business better. For more information, visit www.fortune.com.
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Two tropical luxury brands come together to offer distinct and elevated experiences for guests, including an exclusive Labor Day weekend celebration presented by SelvaRey Rum
NASSAU, The Bahamas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in The Bahamas, announces today a brand partnership with SelvaRey Rum, naming the brand a premier partner for the Caribbean's luxury of choice hotel. The partnership presents SelvaRey as the elevated option for rum cocktails with special beverage offerings available throughout the property, curated branded experiences, and new and exciting event activations all set against the luxurious backdrop of Baha Mar. To launch the partnership, SelvaRey will take over Privilege, SLS Baha Mar's upscale adult-only pool, on Labor Day weekend with a series of Piña Colada Pool Party events including guest DJ performances and a flagship day party hosted by SelvaRey Rum co-owner Bruno Mars featuring a special DJ set by DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak) on Sunday September 4th.
Distilled in the jungles of Latin America by a legendary Master Blender, SelvaRey (which loosely translates to "King of the Jungle") is favored as one of the most awarded spirits on the market. Fine enough to sip on the rocks or enhance any cocktail, SelvaRey includes a portfolio of four expressions, including White Rum, Chocolate Rum, Coconut Rum, and the Owner's Reserve; a rare blend of aged rums hand selected from the most prestigious casks.
"The quality and diverse portfolio of SelvaRey's products matches our luxury of choice positioning, and we're looking forward to welcoming guests with tropical and elevated beverage options, further enhancing the Baha Mar experience," said Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar.
"Tropical Luxury is what SelvaRey is all about and I couldn't think of a better partner to bring that experience to life than Baha Mar," added Bruno Mars.
Kicking off the partnership, the Piña Colada Pool Party weekend will feature a series of DJ sets Thursday through Sunday of the Labor Day holiday weekend. The line-up includes performances by DJ Ignite, Osocity, and DJ Stevie J, which will all lead up to Sunday's featured event hosted by GRAMMY® award-winning artist Bruno Mars and a special DJ set by GRAMMY® award winner Anderson .Paak (DJ Pee .Wee). Cabana reservations and tickets to the Piña Colada Pool Party events at Privilege are available at https://sls.ipoolside.com/.
For more information, please visit www.BahaMar.com and www.SelvaRey.com.
About SelvaRey
SelvaRey is a collection of the finest, sustainable, single-estate rums crafted in the jungles of Panama by world renowned Maestro Ronero Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernandez. Each variant boasts a luxuriously smooth and distinctively balanced character. From harvesting the sugarcane and pressing the juice to the distillation and blending, the rums adhere to the highest quality standard and represent the intense passion and commitment to craft from the people behind the spirit.
About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned integrated resort development situated on 1,000 acres overlooking the world's famous Cable Beach. The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – over 2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, Royal Blue Golf Course, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course, a brand new $200 million Baha Bay luxury water park, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities, and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit www.bahamar.com.
About Bruno Mars
In addition to co-owning SelvaRey Rum, Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award winner and thirty-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Bruno Mars is a celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who has sold over 200 million singles worldwide. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Mars recently swept the 64th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, taking home four awards for "Leave The Door Open" including Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song. This comes after "Leave The Door Open" becomes Bruno's 17th song to reach Multi-Platinum status.
Mars' 64th Annual GRAMMY® win for Record of the Year, makes him only the second artist in Grammy history to win the category three times.
Bruno is also the first artist to have two songs spend 24 or more weeks in the Hot 100's Top 5 ("That's What I Like" and "Uptown Funk"), making him the only artist to have both a four-time and six-time platinum single from the same album. Honorably, Mars is one of the few artists to have written and produced all of his No. 1 hits and has had a No. 1 song on the Hot 100 from each of his first three studio albums.
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Top 10 homebuilder opens first Dallas area location for sales in amenity-packed Overland Grove development
DALLAS, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc., a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, announced that it's now selling in Forney's sought-after Overland Grove development—boasting resort-style features like an amenity center, a pool with shaded cabanas, a fishing pond, trails, a community garden, a dog park and more. Just half an hour from downtown Dallas, the community also impresses with a versatile selection of single- and two-story floor plans, offering everything from multi-generational living options to bonus rooms, smart home features, generous lofts and covered patio options.
Learn more and see available homes at www.CenturyCommunities.com/OverlandGroveTX.
"We're thrilled to open up our first community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with Overland Grove," said Todd Jones, Dallas Division President. "With incredible amenities, stunning floor plans, and a quick drive to Dallas, this community checks a lot of boxes and we're excited to help buyers find their best fit."
MORE ABOUT OVERLAND GROVE
- Single-family floor plans from the high $300s
- 3 to 6 bed, 2 to 4 bath, 2-bay garages
- Up to approximately 3,204 square feet
- Part of the highly regarded Forney Independent School District (brand-new O.B. Johnson Elementary School opening fall 2022 within Overland Grove)
- Desirable location east of Dallas, offering small-town charm with quick access to Historic Downtown Forney. Convenient routes to Dallas via US Highway 80 and I-20.
Community location:
FM 548/Walnut Lane & Overland Grove Boulevard
Forney, TX 75126
DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
How it works:
Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
- Click "Buy Now" on any available home
- Fill out a quick Buy Online form
- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®
Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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- Customers can try variety of flavors with new 50-count bottle bundles created to maximize value to consumers -
TAMPA, Fla., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mystic Labs™, the manufacturer and distributor of Delta-8 THC products and Delta-9 THC Gummies, announces its newest line of gummies, High Potency Delta-8 THC Gummies.
"Delta-8 is one of the most popular cannabinoids being utilized alongside CBD products," said Kevin Collins, co-founder of Mystic Labs.
Mystic Labs High Potency Delta-8 THC Gummies contain 50mg of Delta-8 THC per gummy and come in five flavors: Atomic Apple, Blue Raspberry Breeze, Hypnotic Pink Lemonade, Mango Madness and Mixed Berry Magic. All flavors will be available in a 50-count bottle with an MSRP of $99.99.
Customers can also take advantage of new bundle savings by choosing three flavors of 50-count bottles at a total discount of $100 off the retail price. By purchasing three bottles, a customer would be paying just $0.025 per milligram of Delta-8 THC, the best value for customers in the industry. Similar bundle savings have been applied to Mystic Labs Delta-9 THC Gummies — three 50-count bottles cost $159.99, a savings of $65.
Federally compliant under the 2018 Farm Bill, all Mystic Labs THC Gummies are independently lab tested to ensure safety and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
"As our experience and reputation shows from manufacturing award-winning, industry-leading CBD products, we are more than capable of manufacturing reliable and safe Delta-8 and Delta-9 products," said Collins. "We oversee the entire process, from raw material verification to packaging, shipping and marketing, so that our customers can have the utmost confidence in all our products."
All Mystic Labs products are crafted and manufactured by its in-house team of more than 300 employees across four manufacturing and distribution locations in Tampa, Florida.
For more information about its commitment to providing the highest-quality Delta-8 and Delta-9 products, and to shop Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC Gummies, visit https://mysticlabsd8.com.
About Us
Mystic Labs™, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a manufacturer and distributor of premium Delta-8, Delta-9 THC and Kratom Extract products including gummies, tinctures and vaping products. With more than 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 300 employees, Mystic Labs' dedication to quality happens in-house, where it formulates, manufactures and distributes products in the United States. All products are tested in-house and independently lab tested by a third-party lab. Learn more at https://mysticlabsd8.com.
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when there is an aggressive legislative push to fully decriminalize prostitution, including pimping and buying sex, it's important that we stay informed. As a survivor of exploitation herself, Harmony Grillo has information that may change the way you think about this issue.
In May of 2021, Harmony released her TEDx Talk titled "Prostitution: The Oldest Oppression in the Book." Almost as soon as her TEDx Talk was released, it was the target of a practice called spamdexing that greatly hindered the performance of the video on YouTube. At the suggestion of TEDx UCLA the video was reuploaded to TED with a new title in hopes of a fresh launch. Only this time, despite the fact that it had already been through their rigorous review process, the talk was not reposted. An email from TED claimed that it fell "outside the content guidelines" and they wouldn't publish it.
In her TED Talk, Harmony presents evidence that prostitution is a system of oppression that exploits the most vulnerable in our society by capitalizing off of the poor and the sexually traumatized, all while fueling sex trafficking. She presents practical ways to reduce trafficking and to protect those most vulnerable to this pathway.
It is crucial that this information gets out so that we can be prepared to protect those among us who are most vulnerable. You can view Harmony's Banned TEDx Talk and help us spread the word, by going to mybannedtedtalk.com.
When you go to mybannedtedtalk.com you will find:
- A direct link to the banned talk.
- Information on how to protect the vulnerable
- A free Advocacy Toolkit
- Links to help you share this valuable information
Up to 90% of women in the sex industry where sexually abused as children and they experience PTSD at rates equivalent to combat veterans. It's time that we stand up for them. We hope that you will help us.
Harmony is an author, activist and survivor of exploitation. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Treasures, a non-profit that empowers women in the sex industry and survivors of trafficking to live healthy, flourishing lives. Armed with 20 years of personal experience, evidence-based theories and a Master's Degree in Social Work, she comprehensively sheds light on the impact of a pornified culture and the lives of those trapped within it. Her pursuit of justice has led to Congressional recognition and opportunities to train the Department of Justice and FBI in best practices. You can read more about Harmony's account of moving from victim, to survivor to liberator in her memoir, Scars and Stilettos.
Treasures was founded in 2003 in Los Angeles - the Adult Industry Capital of the World. It is survivor-led and volunteer-driven organization that has a vision to see a sex industry outreach in every city on the planet where the commercial sex industry is operating. Through their Global Training Program, they have equipped leaders to reach and provide care to women in the sex industry in over 120 cities across nine countries, on six continents. Treasures has been featured in Glamour Magazine, US Weekly and Buzzfeed.
Jennifer Newton
818-357-5742
jenn@iamatreasure.com
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mphasis (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), an information technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, today announced a strategic partnership with Securonix, a leader in next-gen Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), offering cloud-based cyber security threat detection and response services. This collaboration brings together Securonix's analytics-driven detection and automated response tools and Mphasis' Digital & Cyber Defense expertise, to provide future-ready Cyber Threat Monitoring and Response services to enterprises, and government agencies globally. As a result, customers can run their businesses in a secure ecosystem, improve effectiveness and resiliency of their organizations.
The partnership will provide enterprises with an additional layer of security by harnessing the power of Machine Learning and AI for accurate data-driven analytics. The combination of Intelligence, AI/ML, Behavior Analytics and Automation will prepare the customers against advanced cyber security risks with an agile and scalable approach to effectively detect and respond to the evolving cyber threats and volume of risks.
With increasing migrations to multi-cloud environments, organizations are in dire need for adequate cyber security measures to safeguard their business. A major hindrance preventing this continued adoption is the threat of security breaches aimed at the cloud. The partnership with Securonix offers the ability to preempt such cyber-attacks, by leveraging the capabilities of Adversary Behavior Analytics (ABA). Along with the provision to foresee impending threats, ABA also provides customer-centric preemptive counter-measures adept in nullifying the threat.
"The focus at Mphasis is to ensure that our clients are provided with a broad, well-rounded cyber-security ecosystem, for both threat detection and resolution. With a strong strategic partnership with Securonix, we further strengthen our commitment to enabling scalable and sustainable technology solutions. The collaboration accentuates the need for real-time analytics and a world-class detection and incident response platform in the industry. The solution is ready to support the Multi cloud architectures of our client and change the way they respond to Cybersecurity threats. It is a testimony to our relentless efforts towards enabling our customers to always stay ahead in the changing environment with a robust and seamless threat resolution approach," said Eric G. Winston, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Mphasis.
On the partnership, David Wagner - Vice President, Global MSSPs & Systems Integrators, Securonix, said, "Cyber-threat protection has become a core priority for all businesses. As enterprises move to cloud, they look for dynamic, flexible, and predictive security tools on a single platform. With Mphasis, we aim to capitalize our capabilities to combat the ever-increasing ransomware and phishing threats targeting key infrastructure and large businesses. The partnership brings in limitless scalability and cost-effectiveness for customers of any size, volume, and speed. We look forward to bringing new solutions to market that safeguard and protect today's complex environments with a robust and agile framework."
Securonix is redefining threat detection and response for today's hybrid cloud, data-driven enterprise. Securonix Next-Gen SIEM and XDR are powered by the most advanced analytics and built on a scalable, flexible cloud native architecture. Securonix leverages behavioral analytics technology that pioneered the UEBA category to reduce noise, prioritize high fidelity alerts, and enable fast and precise response to insider and cyber threats. For more information visit www.securonix.com
Mphasis' purpose is to be the "Driver in Driverless Car" for Global Enterprises by applying next-generation design, architecture, and engineering services, to deliver scalable and sustainable software and technology solutions. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis, and is reflected in the Mphasis'Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis' Service Transformation approach helps 'shrink the core' through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis' core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization, combined with an integrated sustainability and purpose-led approach across its operations and solutions are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients. Click hereto know more. (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS)
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