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WILMINGTON, Del., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a second quarter dividend of thirty-three cents ($0.33) per share on the outstanding Common Stock of the Company (par value $0.01 per share) payable on June 15, 2022, to holders of record of said stock at the close of business on May 31, 2022.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
DuPontTM and all products, unless otherwise noted, denoted with TM, SM or ® are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc
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Expresses Disappointment in Zendesk's Lack of Engagement
Reiterates Confidence in Alternative Proposal and Intention to Vote AGAINST the Proposed Transaction
Affirms Intention to Secure Capital Needed to Execute on Superior Alternative Proposal with Constructive Engagement from Zendesk Board and Management
Highlights Strong Support for Alternative Proposal from Major Zendesk Shareholders
Full Text of the Letter, along with Details of Light Street's Alternative Proposal, Available at www.lightstreet.com/zen
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Light Street Capital Management, LLC ("Light Street" or the "Firm"), which manages funds that own more than two percent of the outstanding shares of Zendesk, Inc. (NYSE: ZEN) ("Zendesk" or the "Company"), today delivered a letter to the Zendesk Board of Directors (the "Board") expressing extreme disappointment in the Board's failure to engage with Light Street or its shareholders regarding the alternative and superior path forward for the Company and its shareholders that was delivered to the Board on August 29 (the "Alternative Proposal").
In the letter, Light Street affirms its intention to vote AGAINST the Company's proposed transaction with affiliates of funds advised by Hellman & Friedman LLC and Permira Advisers LLC (the "Proposed Transaction"), and highlights strong indications of support from many of Zendesk's largest shareholders who believe the Alternative Proposal, under the right terms and with qualified partners, represents a superior path forward for Zendesk. Further, after discussions with a number of large, multi-billion-dollar asset managers that are premier enterprise software investors in both the public and private equity markets, Light Street affirms its confidence that committed financing would be available with constructive and collaborative engagement of the Zendesk Board and management.
In light of the superior nature of the Alternative Proposal and access to committed financing necessary to execute it, Light Street urges the Board to postpone the upcoming shareholder vote and constructively engage with Light Street and other investors in good faith to seriously consider both paths forward for the benefit of all Zendesk shareholders.
The full text of the letter delivered to the Zendesk Board, along with detail regarding Light Street's alternative proposal to Zendesk can be found at www.lightstreet.com/zen.
About Light Street Capital Management
Founded in 2010, Light Street Capital Management, LLC is an investment management firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm invests globally in technology businesses across public and private markets.
Important Information
Light Street, together with the other participants named herein, intends to file a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") to be used to urge stockholders of Zendesk, Inc. (the "Company") to vote on the Company's proxy card "AGAINST" the proposed merger of the Company with affiliates of funds advised by Hellman & Friedman LLC and Permira Advisers LLC, and other Company proposals, at the upcoming special meeting of stockholders of the Company.
LIGHT STREET STRONGLY ADVISES ALL STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ LIGHT STREET'S PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. SUCH PROXY MATERIALS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV. IN ADDITION, THE PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROXY SOLICITATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF THE PROXY STATEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS FOR COPIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE PARTICIPANTS' PROXY SOLICITOR.
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE ALSO ADVISED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED AUGUST 8, 2022, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SOLICITATION OF PROXIES BY THE COMPANY FROM ITS STOCKHOLDERS FOR USE AT THE COMPANY'S UPCOMING SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT HAS BEEN MAILED TO STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE ON THE SEC'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV.
Participant Information
The participants in the proxy solicitation are anticipated to be Light Street, Light Street Mercury Master Fund, L.P., Light Street SPV7, L.P., Light Street Tungsten Master Fund, L.P., Light Street Halo, L.P. and Glen Kacher.
As of the date hereof, Light Street Mercury Master Fund, L.P. ("Mercury") directly owns 1,257,571 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company ("Common Stock"), Light Street SPV7, L.P. ("SPV7") directly owns 1,260,549 shares of Common Stock, Light Street Tungsten Master Fund, L.P. ("Tungsten Master Fund") directly owns 174,400 shares of Common Stock, and Light Street Halo, L.P. ("Halo") directly owns 33,721 shares of Common Stock. Light Street, as the investment adviser and general partner of Mercury, SPV7, Tungsten Master Fund and Halo, exercises voting and investment power over the Common Stock held for the account of Mercury, SPV7, Tungsten Master Fund and Halo, and as such may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,726,241 shares of Common Stock owned in the aggregate by Mercury, SPV7, Tungsten Master Fund and Halo. Mr. Kacher, as the Chief Investment Officer of Light Street, may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,726,241 shares of Common Stock owned in the aggregate by Mercury, SPV7, Tungsten Master Fund and Halo.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this letter, and the documents referred to in this letter, are forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements that are predications of or indicate future events, trends, plans or objectives including the Light Street proposal set forth herein. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements because, by their nature, they are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or activities and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Due to such risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or actual performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements, including the facts that the Light Street proposal set forth herein is non-binding and subject to due diligence and the execution of mutually acceptable definitive documents, may be rejected by the Company, and/or may be subject to certain closing conditions including stockholder approval and therefore such proposal may not be consummated. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of the future tense or other forward-looking words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "should," "may," "will," "objective," "projection," "forecast," "management believes," "continue," "strategy," "position" or the negative of those terms or other variations of them or by comparable terminology.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations set forth in this letter include, among other things, the factors identified under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as amended, and under the section entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2022. Such forward-looking statements should therefore be construed in light of such factors, and Light Street is under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Information Regarding Any Proposed Transaction
In furtherance of the Light Street proposal and subject to future developments, Light Street (and, if a negotiated transaction is agreed, the Company) may file one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents with the SEC. This letter is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, tender offer statement, prospectus or other document Light Street and/or the Company may file with the SEC in connection with any proposed transaction.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ ANY SUCH PROXY STATEMENT(S), REGISTRATION STATEMENT, TENDER OFFER STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND/OR OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Any definitive proxy statement(s) or prospectus(es) (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of the Company. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by Light Street and/or the Company through the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
This letter is neither a solicitation of a proxy nor a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that may be made with the SEC. Nonetheless, Light Street and/or its directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of any proposed transaction. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants may be included in one or more registration statements, proxy statements, tender offer statements or other documents filed with the SEC if and when they become available. These documents (if and when available) may be obtained at no charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Notice to Investors
Notwithstanding anything stated herein, Light Street reserves the right to sell shares of the Company in the future in connection with redemption requests by investors in its affiliated funds or in the event the Company's Board of Directors is not responding, in the opinion of Light Street, appropriately to the Light Street proposal and it is in such funds' interests to do so.
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DAYTON, Ohio, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiance Technologies (Radiance) would like to congratulate Rita Hill, Executive Vice President – National Security Sector, for winning Dayton Business Journal's Defense Contractor of the Year award as part of their 2022 "Who's Who in Aerospace & Defense" list. This annual list, compiled by Dayton Business Journal's editorial board, highlights the region's most influential business and military leaders in the aerospace and defense industries.
"Rita has done an incredible job shaping Radiance's National Security Sector into what it is today," said Radiance CEO Bill Bailey. "This award is well deserved."
Responsible for all aspects of the Radiance's National Security Sector, Ms. Hill directs over four hundred scientists, engineers, software developers, and analysts, providing technical solutions and delivering multi-intelligence products, SW development applications, and engineering services to several DoD and National Intelligence Centers, including the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy. Under Ms. Hill's leadership, Radiance has grown its strategy, customer relationships, and program execution. The company projects to create 100 new jobs and invest more than $900,000 over the next 3 years as part of its Dayton office expansion.
Ms. Hill has over thirty years of experience in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance in the defense industry. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President for Radiance's Technical Intelligence Group. She led and executed the organization's profit and loss center, responsible for delivering technical solutions to solve vital customer processing, exploitation, and dissemination requirements. Key capabilities for the group include production and intelligence analysis, GEOINT/MASINT engineering, software development and sustainment as well as the integration, testing, and deployment of these systems, system and network administration, and research and development support.
About Radiance Technologies:
Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned small business prime contractor founded in 1999. Radiance has over 950 employee-owners across the United States serving the Department of Defense, national intelligence community and other government agencies. From concepts to capabilities, Radiance leads the way in developing customer-focused solutions in the areas of cyber security, systems engineering, prototyping and integration as well as operational and strategic intelligence including scientific and technical intelligence.
Contact:
Julia Parrish
(256) 929-7949
julia.parrish@radiancetech.com
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Leading Senior Care Franchise Follows Year of Double-Digit Sales Growth with New Franchisee Agreements Signed and Continued Focus on Nationwide Expansion
ROSEVILLE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services announced today that it has signed new franchise agreements in Seattle, Washington, Orlando, Florida, and Humble, Texas, welcoming new owners to the system and expanding its brand presence in key states. These agreements come as the leading senior care franchise system in the United States continues to capitalize on over 10% sales growth in 2021 and an increased demand for in-home senior care by targeting new markets around the country for expansion.
"The need for in-home senior care is more pressing than ever, with about 10,000 seniors turning 65 every day," said Jake Brown, President & CEO of Always Best Care. "Non-medical in-home care providers had an opportunity to shine during the pandemic, proving their worth to seniors and their adult children who began to view in-home care as a safer, more effective alternative to facilities. In addition, more payers now cover care that keeps seniors in their homes and out of hospitals. Those are just a few of the developments that have converged over the last few years to make our business model very attractive to new owners."
Three new franchise agreements Always Best Care recently signed include:
- Sarah Cave, Seattle, Washington – Covering Seattle Metro
- Rocio and Matias Condigiani, Orlando, Florida – Covering Southeast Orlando
- Marisa Thompson, Humble, Texas – Covering Humble Metro
Franchise opportunities are now available in many new territories with a growing population of senior homeowners. Markets open for development include key cities in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Indiana, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Southern California, Oregon and Washington state.
"Our franchisees want to positively impact the lives of seniors in their communities while owning a rewarding business at the same time. Always Best Care's franchise system allows them to build that business without starting from scratch. Our award-winning training and support systems set franchisees up for success," added Brown.
Individuals interested in leveraging Always Best Care's clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas should contact Sean Hart at rshart@abc-seniors.com, call 916-545-2786 or visit home-care-franchise.alwaysbestcare.com.
Always Best Care is one of the nation's leading providers of non-medical in-home care and assisted living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets. The company delivers its services through an international network of more than 225 independently owned and operated franchise territories throughout the United States and Canada. By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client's particular physical or social needs.
About Always Best Care
Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care has been assisting seniors with a wide range of conditions and personal needs for over 25 years and currently provides thousands of hours of care every year.
Always Best Care also offers exclusive programs such as Always in Touch, Balance Tracking System and remote patient monitoring. For more information regarding Always Best Care's solutions, visit www.alwaysbestcare.com.
CONTACT:
Nicole Hunnicutt
Fish Consulting
404-558-4108
nhunnicutt@fish-consulting.com
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New Funding Agreement Valued at up to $10 Million
Company Appoints New Independent Director
#HempIsTheNewPlastic (TM)
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) (the "Company" and "OWP"), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, today announced that it entered into a common stock purchase agreement and registration rights agreement (together, the "Agreements") with an institutional investor for up to $10 million worth of shares issuable over a 36-month period time, based upon the current market price of the stock at the time. Separately, upon entering into the Agreements, the investor made an initial fixed price equity investment of $150,000, which is subject to Rule 144 and a 6-month holding period. The Company also announced the appointment of a new independent director to its Board of Directors, Terry L. Buffalo.
Isiah Thomas, OWP Chairman and CEO, stated, "This investment into One World Products provides substantial upfront capital that will be used to continue to scale our operations in Columbia, enhance industrial sales of hemp products to customers and expand our carbon credits, and it is in common stock equity at a fixed price. Of note, the common stock equity agreement will provide us additional growth capital to increase our sales and is at our control and discretion in regard to the amounts and timing. We believe this financing is not dilutive to current shareholders and enhances our value by increasing our cash and shareholder equity positions over time. It better positions us toward our capital markets' goal for 2023 of an up list to a major U.S. national exchange. At this time, the Company has yet to decide on any recapitalization structure or timing, as our Board and management continue to believe out stock is undervalued."
Mr. Thomas continued, "We are pleased to partner with this institutional investor that clearly values the vision and tremendous growth potential that we see for OWP. We are confident that this capital structure will support our operational cash flow requirements while providing the flexibility to achieve our growth targets. Of extreme importance to us was the faith and enthusiasm of the investor to provide a $150,000 upfront investment at a fixed equity price and our control over the timing and amounts of future equity capital which allows us to take advantage of sudden increases in our stock price."
Following the initial investment, and subject to the conditions of the Agreements, including that a registration statement is filed and declared effective with the Securities and Exchange Commission the Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to sell up to an additional $10 million worth of shares over a 36-month period. The Company will control the timing and amount of any sales to the investor and the investor is obligated to make purchases in accordance with the Agreements.
There are no upper limits to the price per share the investor may pay to purchase common stock and the purchase price of the shares will be discounted per the agreement based on market prices of the Company's shares at the time of each sale. No warrants, derivatives, financial or business covenants are associated with the Agreements.
Additionally, on September 6, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Terry L. Buffalo to serve as an Independent Director of the Company to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Bruce Raben's resignation. Mr. Buffalo, 57, previously served as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and a director of American Cannabis Company and is the founder and principal of Buffalo Cannabis Advisors. He has extensive executive experience in private and public sector engagements, primarily overseeing the deployment of multi-billion-dollar asset expansions and ensuring SEC compliance for publicly traded companies.
Mr. Thomas added, "We welcome Mr. Buffalo to our Board of Directors. Terry brings more than 25 years of experience in investment and financial advising and specifically seven plus years of extensive Cannabis Industry expertise to our Company. He joins the Board as an Independent Director, and we are excited about the contributions he will undoubtedly make at OWP. We also thank Mr. Raben for his support of our early-stage growth and wish him well as he leaves to pursue other opportunities."
A more detailed description of the Agreements is set forth in One World Products' Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in this offering, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer solicitation or sale are unlawful prior to registration or qualification under securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
One World Products is the largest Black-controlled, fully licensed hemp and cannabis producer with offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, and offices and operations in Bogota and Popayan, Colombia. One World Products planted its first crop of cannabis in 2018 at its cultivation site in Popayan, Colombia, and began harvesting commercially in the first quarter of 2020.
As an ascendant international hemp and cannabis company focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, the recently announced Isiah International/One World Products/AMUNAFRO consortium controls approximately 1.2 million acres of land in Colombia focused on the licensed production of industrial hemp for integration into sustainable, carbon-reducing products made throughout the world. The Company expects to supply its global clients with the highest quality industrial and commercial applications for cannabis, hemp, and hemp products, including derivatives in crude oil, distillate, and isolate forms with industrial-scale production to serve global cannabis and hemp demand. Its products will be produced and tested according to GAP, GMP and ISO standards. For more information, please visit https://oneworldproducts.com/.
Isiah Thomas was inducted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame in 2000 after spending his entire career with the Detroit Pistons. He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion, the 1990 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, and named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Today, Mr. Thomas serves as an analyst for NBA TV and is an accomplished and highly respected international business executive and investor. His portfolio of companies was developed through Isiah International, Inc., which invests in companies with strong market positions and growth potential.
Mr. Thomas' business interests include sports and entertainment, real estate, waste management, hemp, cannabis, and a CBD personal products company, among others. In addition, Mr. Thomas has developed a very successful champagne business, Cheurlin Champagnes. He has cultivated excellent relationships with the grower, employees, and the French government. As a result, he now owns the proprietary genetics for the Champagne grapes he produces and has perfected an international import/export system for the global distribution of the product. More information is available at www.isiahinternational.com.
Mr. Thomas previously served on the Chicago Stock Exchange's Board of Governors, was a co-founder of the NBA's Toronto Raptors, Popcorn Indiana, and was a member of the Board of Get-in Chicago, an organization that focused on preventing gang violence in Chicago. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Indiana University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He also received his Master of Education from the University of California at Berkeley.
Contacts:
Ken Dennard / Rick Black
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
OWP@dennardlascar.com
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Earlier this year, actor/producer Joseph Gordon-Levitt and his HITRECORD team worked with Canon to give CES attendees and people in other locations the chance to participate in a massive, open, hybrid writers' room to help come up with a real animated short film, together.
Their 'Writers' Room' was equipped with Canon's AMLOS (Activate My Line of Sight) hybrid working solution currently in development1 that uses intuitive hand gesture control for users in the meeting room and enhanced hi-res imaging streams to enable spontaneous and virtually seamless hybrid collaboration.
Now, the result of dozens of creative live sessions with hundreds of non-professionals and weeks of production premiered in Hollywood. 'A Forest Haunt' is an endearing animated short about a magical spirit who tries to protect the sacred forest from a trio of greedy woodsmen.
'The Making of A Forest Haunt'
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, in collaboration with HITRECORD, the company that runs an online community for creative collaboration, premiered "A Forest Haunt," an animated short film shaped by input from hundreds of people from various locations, directed by Edward Jesse and Toff Mazery – creators of AppleTV+ animated series Wolfboy and the Everything Factory – and narrated by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
The development for the short film project began in January of 2022 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), inside Canon's booth experience "The Writers' Room." While Hollywood writers' rooms are typically limited to a handful of professional screenwriters, this writers' room offered CES attendees and virtual participants the chance to be part of the collaborative film making process, enabled through Canon's AMLOS (Activate My Line of Sight) system.
Over the course of three days and 25 interactive brainstorming sessions, hundreds of participants shared their ideas for a theme, narrative, world-building and character development. Their collective story was then developed into an animated short film by the HITRECORD production team.
The project showed how the AMLOS solution can help enhance the creative process in today's hybrid work environment, where people collaborate from anywhere. Something that usually proves very challenging, especially when sharing and working together on ideas, visuals and designs.
"It's become a mission of mine to offer the experience of creating art to more people, so when we heard what Canon was doing with AMLOS, it felt like a great fit," said actor, writer & producer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. "The Writers' Room was a bit of an experiment, and we're incredibly proud of this beautiful short film that came out of it. It shows how technology can be a great enabler for creativity."
"Working with Joseph and HITRECORD on this project was an unforgettable experience. They are true masters of the collaborative process and watching them leverage our technology to create an animated short film was very exciting. We want to thank HITRECORD and the many collaborators who participated in the process. We couldn't have done this without them," said Kohei Maeda, advisor, marketing, Business Information Communications Group (BICG), Canon U.S.A., Inc. "'A Forest Haunt' is a great example of how we imagine various industries utilizing the power of AMLOS. This solution is being developed with the goal of keeping colleagues and team members connected in hybrid working environments, in an effort to help alleviate some pain points that can come with working remotely in an interactive group setting."
AMLOS is a collaborative work solution that is being designed to harness the power of Canon's image processing technology to help create an immersive hybrid work experience. The software uses a single camera enabling multiple lines of sight2, is simple to operate, with in office users able to use intuitive gesture control for certain functions, and is being designed to provide virtually seamless connectivity with others through Microsoft® Teams and Azure.3
In addition to the AMLOS software, collaborators in the room used compatible Canon hardware, including the Canon CR-N300 and CR-N500 PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras4, which produce incredible 4K and HD image quality, with image-processing power and speed that enables 4K UHD video acquisition, image stabilization and precise Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus.
"The Writers' Room" at CES was used as a collaborative meeting space where a beta version of the AMLOS software and Canon provided the technical foundation for HITRECORD's creatives to interact with both in-person and virtual CES participants. Members of HITRECORD that were in the room leveraged the gesture controls of the AMLOS solution, and Canon's 4K image capture, to keep remote participants engaged during the white boarding of story ideas, themes and character development. For three days, HITRECORD's creative team led participants in a range of creative discussions, which shaped and informed the development of the animated short.
As a result, "A Forest Haunt" was born, an animated short film about the power of collaboration, which became the main theme that was landed on. In the story, greedy woodsmen threaten to destroy a sacred forest. In order to save her home, one little haunt must confront the limits of her own might and learn to embrace the power of collaboration. The animated short film is now available for viewing across Canon and HITRECORD social channels.
"A Forest Haunt" was produced by HITRECORD in association with Canon, and executive produced by Jared Geller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Edward Jesse and Toff Mazery. It was directed by Edward Jesse and Toff Mazery, and narrated by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Canon is currently scheduled to make the AMLOS software available in third quarter 2022.1 For additional information, please visit usa.canon.com/amlos.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.6 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), as of 2021 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 36 consecutive years† and was one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon U.S.A. was featured in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking among the top 100 companies for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
† Number of patents for 2021 are based on figures released by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. Figures for 2005 to 2020 are based on information issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Not an offer for sale. Canon U.S.A. is currently developing the AMLOS solution. Please note that the AMLOS solution is not available for sale or use in the U.S. or elsewhere. Specifications, features and availability may change and no assurances can be given that this solution, in the current or any other form, will be made available for sale or use in the U.S. or elsewhere.
- Remote views are determined by what is shown by the in-office participant(s).
- Subscription to, and/or purchase of, other Canon and third-party services and solutions may be required. Subject to applicable Canon or third-party provider's terms and conditions. Neither Canon Inc. nor Canon U.S.A., Inc. represents or warrants any third-party product, service, or feature referenced hereunder.
- Purchase of a Canon (PTZ) Camera required. Subject to terms and conditions. Camera requires a wired connection and needs to be on the same network as a Windows® 10 PC.
See Canon U.S.A. Partner Portal for technical specifications, requirements and compatibility information: www.partners.usa.canon.com.
Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. AMLOS, the AMLOS logo and Activate My Line of Sight are trademarks of Canon U.S.A., Inc. Microsoft Teams is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors.
Editorial Contact:
Nicole Esan
631-330-2139
niesan@cusa.canon.com
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VIDEO: Suspect leading police chase attempts to flee on foot, gets hit by police vehicle
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Police in Florida arrested a man who they say stole a box truck and led them on a pursuit earlier this week.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said 33-year-old Brandon J. Baker was charged with multiple felony charges, with more charges pending from the Tampa Police Department.
The chase took place Tuesday morning after the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said they received a request for support from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers were pursuing a suspect driving a box truck they said he had stolen out of the Tampa area and driven onto a nearby highway. Police said the suspect had also been involved in an armed carjacking before stealing the truck.
Captured on police dashcam video, the officers chased the suspect on the highway and through a store plaza. When the truck moved back onto the road, police maneuvered their vehicles to stop the truck, causing the suspect to jump out of the vehicle and take off running. Before he could get anywhere, a police vehicle knocked him down and officers jumped out to arrest him.
While being arrested, the man said he wasn’t angry with the police because they were “just doing their jobs.”
Police said Baker was transported to the Alachua County Jail.
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HANOI, Vietnam, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, stock code: SSB) announced its First half 2022 business results. Additionally, a change in directors in charge was published on July 8th, 2022.
Accordingly, in the first half of 2022: SeABank's total assets reached US$ 9.82 billion; Pre-tax profit reached nearly US$ 20 million; Total Operating Income (TOI) reached US$ 215 million; Non-interest income (NoII) recorded a growth of US$ 74.2 million. Notably, cost-to-income ratio (CIR) dropped to 30.3% compared to 38.3% as of 2021's first half; NPL ratio decreased to 1.6%.
Additionally, SeABank issued 211.4 million shares for dividend payment and 109.7 million shares to increase share capital from stakeholders' equity. By these two issuances, SeABank's charter capital increased to US$ 847 billion.
Continuing its strategy of moving forward and growth of adding more key professionals, on July 8th, 2022, SeABank's Board of Directors passed a resolution about Ms. Le Thu Thuy's continuing to support the bank by moving up from CEO to the role of Vice Chairwoman of the Board. Simultaneously, Mr. Faussier Loic Michel Marc, SeABank's current Senior Deputy CEO with 25 years of professional and managerial experiences in international organizations and banks of France, Hong Kong and Japan, was appointed as the Deputy CEO in charge while submitting to the State Bank for official appointment as CEO. This is a strategic step to prepare for the incoming speed-up in SeABank's implementation of 5-year plan.
During the past 5-year term, Ms. Le Thu Thuy has successfully transformed SeABank into the modern retail banking model, developed strategic cooperation with leading domestic enterprises and international financial institutions. Some achievements to be noted: Moody's long-term credit rating of B1 for 4 consecutive years (2019-2022) with Positive outlook; Completing Basel II's 3 pillars before deadline; One of the leading banks to implement and apply Basel III; Receiving credit packages and investments from world-class financial organizations like IFC and DFC, etc.
Moreover, under Ms. Le Thu Thuy's leadership, SeABank's charter capital has increased by US$ 518.3 million, total assets increased by US$ 3 billion, network extended to 180 branches and transaction offices across 29 regions. SeABank's corporate culture also becomes impressive, particularly for attractive service-length-based benefits, performance-based bonus, welfare policies for employees and active Corporate Social Responsibility activities like One Day One Smile, Dream Nurturing, etc.
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SEATTLE, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big changes are afoot at the Alliance for Transportation Electrification as utilities continue to plan and build out charging infrastructure along with the private market of EV service providers, state and local governments, and many organizations. Moreover, the state Departments of Transportation are busy meeting the deadlines to submit each state's EV charging station plans by August 1 for review and approval by the federal government expected in late September, in response to the pathbreaking and bipartisan Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act and the leadership of the Biden Administration through its new Joint Office between USDOT and USDOE. These investments should help fill in the gaps in interstate and state highway corridor charging in the 50 states, and supplement community charging in cities and towns.
At its recent Board meeting in Charlotte, NC, the Alliance welcomed three new Directors to its Board:
- Louis Tremblay, President and CEO of FLO, a leading EV charging network operator (Quebec City, Quebec, Canada)
- Hank Adams, Vice President of Corporate Development, Southern Company (Atlanta GA)
- Lon Huber, Senior Vice President, Pricing and Customer Solutions, Duke Energy (Charlotte NC)
Bentina Terry, recently promoted to Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy and Solutions of Georgia Power Company, will also join to complement the leadership of Chris Cummiskey of the Southern Company, sharing that company's board seat and vote.
"Our new board members bring a wealth of knowledge and passion that will help propel the industry forward at this pivotal time in electric vehicle adoption," said Mark Fronmuller, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Innovation for Ameren Corporation. "As our nation looks to accelerate construction of needed charging infrastructure, this is no longer a chicken and egg situation. Auto and truck manufacturers continue to spend billions to design, develop and produce electric vehicles of all types and sizes – and our charging infrastructure must keep pace in order to provide a reliable, seamless charging experience to electric vehicle owners. Utilities, electric vehicle service providers and related IT vendors need to collaborate quickly to meet our nation's infrastructure gaps."
"These are fast-moving and dynamic times in the EV ecosystem," says ATE Executive director Phil Jones. "We are excited to have all this new board talent with deep and diverse experiences across the fields of clean energy, EV charging infrastructure, as well as other types of energy and utility infrastructure. Louis has done a superb job of developing charging stations in Quebec and across the Canadian provinces, and now is pushing into the 50 States as symbolized by its recent new factory in Michigan. Hank has worked in several key areas within the broad portfolio of the Southern Company, including renewable energy generation and low-carbon infrastructure, and will bring that enthusiasm to EV market development. Meanwhile, Lon's experiences in the field of utility regulation and energy over the past decade have resulted in his recognition as one of the industry's leading strategist on customer solutions and rate design. Under his guidance, Lon's team leads the creation of innovative EV and other distributed energy programs across the six states in which Duke Energy operates."
In other news:
- In an important new white paper, the Alliance details options in rate design for commercial and industrial rates, specifically for demand charges and potential alternatives for EV service providers that will provide transitional relief to station owners and allow the market to develop from this early stage.
- The Alliance's new Interconnection Task Force coordinates utilities and other members to address the challenges posed by internal utility processes, permitting and easements, speeding the siting and use of charging stations. The task force is led by Southern California Edison's Melodee Black and General Motors' Kathy Knoop.
- The Alliance's Education and Outreach Task Force is shifting its focus towards best practices for utilities, for vehicle fleets, and for companies working with electric buses. It is co-chaired by Katherine Stainken of the Electrification Coalition and Joel Levin of Plug-in America, both affiliated organizations of ATE.
- The Alliance continues to develop comments, working with the Joint Office, federal and state agencies on rules and guidelines for the $7.5 billion appropriated over five years to build out EV charging infrastructure across the country.
The Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE), a 501c.6 non-profit organization, is a broad coalition of organizations that advocate for an acceleration of transportation electrification in all states and provinces. These include utilities, automotive OEMs, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) companies and affiliated non-profit trade associations and non-profit groups organized on a big-tent philosophy. ATE believes that a broad, multi-stakeholder coalition is critical to bring groups together around policy and regulatory issues that will help enable this fundamental restructuring of the transportation, electric utility, and IT/software industries. https://evtransportationalliance.org
Contact:
Philip Jones, Executive Director
phil@evtransportationalliance.org
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BELTON — Services for Whitney Ann Kay, 36, of Killeen will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Belton.
Mrs. Kay died Sunday, May 8, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 6, 1985, in Lewisville to Daniel Birchfield and Bobbie Sue Stevenson. She was a cosmetologist.
Survivors include her husband, Trevor Kay of Killeen; two sons, Nathan Johnson of Springtown and Rielynn Kay of Killeen; a daughter, Deklynn Miska-Sue Kay of Killeen; her mother of Salado; her father; her stepfather, Floyd Johnson; and seven siblings, Joshua Johnson, Aimee Odom, Danielle Mills, Dallas Birchfield, Samantha Birchfield, Gary Birchfield and Joey Birchfield.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_c1a33dae-d7cf-11ec-b912-17fa8e492aec.html | 2022-05-20T07:20:59Z |
ROSELAND, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 128,000 jobs from April to May according to the May ADP® National Employment Report™. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with Moody's Analytics. The report, which is derived from ADP's actual data of those who are on a company's payroll, measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month on a seasonally-adjusted basis.
May 2022 Report Highlights*
View the ADP National Employment Report Infographic at www.adpemploymentreport.com.
Total U.S. Nonfarm Private Employment: 128,000
By Company Size
- Small businesses: -91,000
- 1-19 employees -78,000
- 20-49 employees -14,000
- Medium businesses: 97,000
- 50-499 employees 97,000
- Large businesses: 122,000
- 500-999 employees 46,000
- 1,000+ employees 77,000
By Sector
- Goods-producing: 24,000
- Natural resources/mining 5,000
- Construction -2,000
- Manufacturing 22,000
- Service-providing: 104,000
- Trade/transportation/utilities 8,000
- Information -2,000
- Financial activities 10,000
- Professional/business services 23,000
- Professional/technical services 19,000
- Management of companies/enterprises 1,000
- Administrative/support services 4,000 - Education/health services 46,000
- Health care/social assistance 41,000
- Education 5,000 - Leisure/hospitality 17,000
- Other services 2,000
* Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding.
- Franchise Employment**
- Franchise jobs 26,400
**Complete details on franchise employment can be found here.
"Under a backdrop of a tight labor market and elevated inflation, monthly job gains are closer to pre-pandemic levels," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "The job growth rate of hiring has tempered across all industries, while small businesses remain a source of concern as they struggle to keep up with larger firms that have been booming as of late."
The matched sample used to develop the ADP National Employment Report was derived from ADP payroll data, which represents 460,000 U.S. clients employing nearly 26 million workers in the U.S. The April total of jobs added was revised from 247,000 to 202,000.
To obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including additional charts, supporting data and the schedule of future release dates, or to subscribe to the monthly email alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.adpemploymentreport.com.
The June 2022 ADP National Employment Report will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET on July 7, 2022.
The ADP® National Employment Report™ is a monthly measure of the change in total U.S. nonfarm private employment derived from actual, anonymous payroll data of client companies served by ADP®, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report, which measures nearly 26 million U.S. workers, is produced by the ADP Research Institute®, a specialized group within the company that provides insights around employment trends and workforce strategy, in collaboration with Moody's Analytics, Inc.
Each month, ADP Research Institute issues the ADP National Employment Report as part of the company's commitment to adding deeper insights into the U.S. labor market and providing businesses, governments and others with a source of credible and valuable information. The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge.
The data for this report is collected for pay periods that can be interpolated to include the week of the 12th of each month, and processed with statistical methodologies similar to those used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compute employment from its monthly survey of establishments. Due to this processing, this subset is modified to make it indicative of national employment levels; therefore, the resulting employment changes computed for the ADP National Employment Report are not representative of changes in ADP's total base of U.S. business clients.
For a description of the underlying data and the statistical model used to create this report, please see the ADP National Employment Report: Development Methodology.
The ADP Research Institute delivers data-driven discoveries about the world of work and derives reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings as a unique contribution to making the world of work better and more productive by delivering actionable insights to the economy at large.
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America's IRA Experts honored for their thought leadership, education and impact in driving the wealth, investment and retirement industry forward
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Slott and Company, LLC, the nation's leading provider of technical IRA education for financial advisors, CPAs, insurance agents and attorneys, has been named to ThinkAdvisor's LUMINARIES Class of 2022 for the "Thought Leadership and Education" category. The award is designed to recognize firms making outstanding efforts to better understand and train new and existing industry participants. The recognition for Ed Slott and Company comes after it launched its on-demand, CE-approved, 12-course program, IRA Success, in partnership with The American College of Financial Services in the spring of 2021.
"I consider it a great honor for our team to receive this recognition for the second year in a row and I believe this year's nod is a testament to all of the hard work that was put in to create IRA Success," said Ed Slott, CPA, America's IRA Expert, founder of Ed Slott and Company, LLC and creator of irahelp.com. "Through our partnership with The American College of Financial Services, we have been able to take our timely, informative and entertaining tax-planning advice and make it easier than ever before to access, digest and implement. Thanks to the successful launch of this program, more advisors are better equipped to help families save more, keep more and make their retirement savings last."
IRA Success is the first of its kind, being an e-learning program on IRA distribution planning from two financial-education leaders. The goal in creating IRA Success was to make this education more accessible in a convenient, on-demand e-learning platform. The program delivers the applied knowledge advisors need to navigate retirement distribution complexities, manage for the end of the stretch IRA, help simplify the tax code and grow IRA rollover business. With an emphasis on the SECURE Act and all its game-changing provisions, this 12-course program covers everything from recognizing new backdoor Roth opportunities to identifying key beneficiary categories still eligible for stretch IRA provisions.
In addition to this new initiative, Ed Slott and Company has continued to provide a robust series of educational and training resources. Most recently, it hosted another sold-out 2-Day IRA Workshop in Nashville, TN where professionals learned how to answer the top questions from clients, prospects and centers of influence. Attendees also participated in Q&A segments, networking opportunities, received CE credits and a 400+ page course manual. Financial professionals interested in attending one of Ed Slott and Company's next 2-day IRA workshops, should visit irahelp.com/2-day.
ABOUT ED SLOTT AND COMPANY, LLC: Ed Slott and Company, LLC is the nation's leading provider of technical IRA education for financial advisors, CPAs and attorneys. Ed Slott's Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM is comprised of more than 500 of the nation's top financial professionals who are dedicated to the mastery of advanced retirement account and tax planning laws and strategies. Slott is a nationally recognized IRA distribution expert, best-selling author and professional speaker. His latest books include The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb (Penguin Random House, 2021), Ed Slott's Retirement Decisions Guide: 2022 Edition (IRAHelp, 2022), and Fund Your Future: A Tax-Smart Savings Plan in Your 20s and 30s (IRAHelp, 2021). He has also hosted several public television programs, including his latest, Ed Slott's Retirement Freedom!, and is a Professor of Practice at The American College of Financial Services. Visit irahelp.com for more information.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Latch, Inc. f/k/a TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ: LTCH) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 13, 2021 to August 25, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 31, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in LTCH:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/latch-inc-f-k-a-ts-innovation-acquisitions-corp-class-action-submission-form?id=31359&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Latch, Inc. f/k/a TS Innovation Acquisitions Corp. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were unreported sales arrangements related to hardware devices; (2) as a result, the Company had improperly recognized revenue throughout fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; (3) there were material weaknesses in Latch's internal control over financial reporting related to revenue recognition; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Latch would restate financial statements for fiscal 2021 and first quarter 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Latch you have until October 31, 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 Latch 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 LTCH lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/latch-inc-f-k-a-ts-innovation-acquisitions-corp-class-action-submission-form?id=31359&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.
CONTACT:
J. Klein, Esq.
Empire State Building
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders and rare diseases, today announced that it will participate in the Guggenheim Nantucket Therapeutics Conference, September 27th to 29th.
Raj Mehra, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO will hold 1x1 investor meetings and participate in a fireside chat hosted by Senior Biotechnology Analyst Yatin Suneja, on Wednesday, September 28th at 2:45 PM ET.
Webcast of the fireside chat may be accessed here.
About Seelos Therapeutics
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and advancement of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs for the benefit of patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other rare diseases. The Company's robust portfolio includes several late-stage clinical assets targeting indications including Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior (ASIB) in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), Sanfilippo syndrome, Parkinson's disease, other psychiatric and movement disorders plus orphan diseases.
For more information, please visit our website: http://seelostherapeutics.com, the content of which is not incorporated herein by reference.
Contact Information:
Anthony Marciano
Chief Communications Officer
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEEL)
300 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
(646) 293-2136
anthony.marciano@seelostx.com
https://seelostherapeutics.com/
https://twitter.com/seelostx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/seelos
Mike Moyer Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
250 West 55th St., Suite 3401
New York, NY 10019
(617) 308-4306
mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com
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The tools help defense teams discover vulnerable network shares and identify adversary behaviors
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI, the leader in enterprise penetration testing and attack surface management, today unveiled two new open-source tools for the information security community: PowerHuntShares and PowerHunt.
These new adversary simulation tools were developed by NetSPI's Senior Director, Scott Sutherland, to help defense, identity and access management (IAM), and security operations center (SOC) teams discover vulnerable network shares and improve detections.
- PowerHuntShares inventories, analyzes, and reports excessive privilege assigned to SMB shares on Active Directory domain joined computers. This capability helps address the risks of excessive share permissions in Active Directory environments that can lead to data exposure, privilege escalation, and ransomware attacks within enterprise environments.
- PowerHunt, a modular threat hunting framework, identifies signs of compromise based on artifacts from common MITRE ATT&CK techniques and detects anomalies and outliers specific to the target environment. PowerHunt automates the collection of artifacts at scale using PowerShell remoting and perform initial analysis. It can also output easy to consume .csv files so that additional triage and analysis can be done using other tools and processes.
"I'm proud to work for an organization that understands the importance of open-source tool development and encourages innovation through collaboration," said Scott. "I urge the security community to check out and contribute to these tools so we can better understand our SMB share attack surfaces and improve strategies for remediation, together."
To see PowerHuntShares in action and explore the risks of excessive share permissions, read Scott's blog, or register for our upcoming webinar, How to Evaluate Active Directory SMB Shares at Scale. For those attending Black Hat on August 10-11, request a meeting with Scott at NetSPI booth #1687.
NetSPI's global penetration testing team has developed several open-source tools, including popular penetration testing tools PowerUpSQL and MicroBurst. Learn more about NetSPI's commitment to open-source tool development on the company's tool repository.
NetSPI is the leader in enterprise security testing and attack surface management, partnering with nine of the top 10 U.S. banks, three of the world's five largest healthcare companies, the largest global cloud providers, and many of the Fortune® 500. NetSPI offers Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) through its Resolve™ penetration testing and vulnerability management platform. Its experts perform deep dive manual penetration testing of application, network, and cloud attack surfaces, historically testing over one million assets to find four million unique vulnerabilities. NetSPI is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and is a portfolio company of private equity firms Sunstone Partners, KKR, and Ten Eleven Ventures. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Fresh Start will use this grant to help at-risk women train for non-traditional occupations to become self-sufficient, while providing partner employers a source of qualified diverse talent
PHOENIX, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Department of Labor announced that Fresh Start Women's Foundation is one of five nationwide recipients and the first and only Arizona-based organization to receive its Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant. Fresh Start will be awarded $542,358 and will use this money to support women in pursuing sustainable careers in non-traditional fields, such as technology and the trades.
In Maricopa County, statistics show that 13.6% of women overall and 39% of single moms live in poverty. Careers in IT/Technology and Construction/Related Trades have the potential for high wages and career advancement, but women are historically underrepresented in these jobs. When women secure and maintain these nontraditional careers, their financial trajectories can change dramatically. For example, Fresh Start recently graduated 12 women from one of its non-traditional occupational training programs (Semi-conductor Manufacturing) in partnership with Intel and Mesa Community College. The average annual income of these graduates when they started the program was $28,000 and their average starting wage after job placement was $48,000.
"We are grateful to the Women's Bureau and the Employment and Training Administration at the US Department of Labor (DOL) for awarding Fresh Start the funding to expedite our work in empowering underserved and at-risk women toward success in technology and the trades," Fresh Start CEO and President Kim McWaters said. "We know that when you lift a woman out of poverty by giving her access to skills and training that allow her to earn self-sustainable wages, you change her life, her children, and generations to come. We appreciate the support of employers and educators who are partnering with us in this life-changing work and encourage others in the community to join us."
The grant, administered by the DOL's Women's Bureau and Employment and Training Administration, will provide Fresh Start the opportunity to expand enrollment in technology and trades programs. In fiscal year 2022, the nonprofit served over 3,100 women, including 140 women through this new program. They aim to connect 400 women to the program's workforce training opportunities this fiscal year.
"As part of our effort to build an economy that works for everyone, the department has applied a worker-centered approach to address barriers for women entering apprenticeship programs and non-traditional occupations," said Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh.
WANTO grants support women's participation in fields in which they have traditionally been underrepresented, such as finance, technology, construction, manufacturing, energy and transportation. A portion of the grants will also provide support services such as childcare, transportation, tuition, and work-related gear.
Within this program, Fresh Start is continually looking for new education and business partners to provide Fresh Start women access to education and employment opportunities that will allow them to earn sustainable wages and transcend the cycle of poverty. For more information on Fresh Start please visit www.freshstartwomen.org.
Fresh Start is celebrating 30 years of supporting women in Arizona. It's our mission to provide access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency and use their strength to thrive. Our ultimate vision is to create unlimited opportunities for women. Fresh Start serves over 3,000 women annually who are 18 years and older. 86% are mothers, 60% are single mothers and 64% are women of color. These women face a variety of barriers hindering their ability to be personally or financially self-sufficient, including domestic violence, generational poverty, and unemployment. Fresh Start offers focused programs, services, access to training and education, as well as employment and career services to help women reach their personal and professional goals through our Impact Program. For more information, visit www.freshstartwomen.org or connect with us on Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Brian O'Malley, brian.o'malley@highnoon.co, 480.703.8338
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MIAMI, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel, a multi-state medical marijuana operator, announced today the opening of a new Surterra Wellness (Surterra) medical marijuana dispensary in Miami, Florida, becoming the third Surterra location in the Magic City. The dispensary is located at 10755 SW 72 Street on the popular Southwest 72 Street, known locally as Sunset Drive. The grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Thursday, June 16, 2022, with the unveiling of a special art creation for Surterra by internationally known, local artist Douglas Hoekzema, aka Hoxxoh.
"As Surterra continues to expand its dispensary locations across Florida, we're excited to increase our presence in the sunny home to hundreds of thousands of Miami residents who seek high-quality medical marijuana products, which we're proud to provide," said Parallel CEO James Whitcomb.
The new Surterra dispensary is conveniently located among the suburbs of Kendall, Pinecrest, The Hammocks, and South Miami, and is easily accessible to the I-95.
Surterra is committed to wellness, providing medical marijuana to patients in need, and bringing people together to celebrate the arts – showcasing both emerging and established artists. Hoxxoh, who will create a special work of art on location, the day of the new dispensary opening, started his career in Miami, where he continues to create today. Internationally known for his murals and spray work, he weaves his paints like a human loom to chronicle the passage of time, using nontraditional tools to push boundaries to find equilibrium. Surterra embraces his talent and artistic message, understanding the deep connection between art and wellness.
"We're thrilled to open a third Surterra location in Miami, complimented by the meaningful artwork from a local artist. Our new dispensary increases access to the world-class products and service for which Surterra has become known," said President of Surterra Wellness, Zack Fleming. "We welcome all registered patients and also look forward to assisting in the qualification process for new patients."
In celebration of the store's grand opening, patients will enjoy 42.0% off all items (excludes accessories) and double Loyalty Points for the entire day of the grand opening. Loyalty Rewards allow shoppers to save more when they spend, with 1 point awarded for every $1 spent and at 500 points members receive a 10% discount, which can be stacked for more savings. They will also have branded giveaways for early shoppers. Surterra welcomes anyone 18 and older in its stores so that they can ask questions and learn more about products directly from their highly educated staff.
Surterra's Artist Showcase, a state-wide initiative, is kicking off at the new Miami location and actively looking for local artists to put their work on display in Surterra stores for up to four months. Selected artists will gain exposure to new audiences in the store as well as through Surterra's email, subscriber lists and popular social media channels. As an ambassador of the Artist Showcase, Hoxxoh will engage as a curator of the program and occasional collaborator with artists. Interested artists can apply at www.surterra.com/artist-showcase/.
The new Miami dispensary is currently open. Days of operation and hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients who are registered in the state of Florida with a medical marijuana card are welcome to purchase. All other visitors are welcome to seek consultations.
For more information, visit Surterra Wellness at Surterra.com or follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
ABOUT SURTERRA WELLNESS
Surterra Wellness, a retail brand of Parallel, is a vertically integrated cannabis company that operates 45 Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in the state of
, with more planned to open in 2022. Its diverse portfolio of branded medical marijuana products enhance a patient's well-being
and are produced with plants grown in Surterra Wellness' state of the art cultivation facilities here in
, where no harmful chemicals or ingredients are used in the growing process. Surterra Wellness' brand intent is to deliver a trusted, consistent, and seamless way for patients to connect and learn, and for patients to have access to the highest-quality medical marijuana products in the state of
. The ethos of Surterra Wellness is based on Parallel's commitment to compliance, quality, innovation, and to be a great employer and local community partner, as well as its actions to improve diversity, inclusivity, and economic empowerment in the cannabis industry. To learn more about Surterra Wellness visit,
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ABOUT PARALLEL
Parallel is a privately-held, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company with a mission to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life through cannabinoids. Parallel has ongoing operations in five medical and adult-use markets under the retail brands of Surterra Wellness in Florida; goodblend in Texas and in Pennsylvania; New England Treatment Access (NETA) in Massachusetts; and a joint venture with the Cookies retail brand in Nevada. Parallel offers a diverse portfolio of high quality, proprietary and licensed consumer brands and products including Surterra Wellness, Float and Heights. Parallel operates 50 store locations, and cultivation and manufacturing sites nationwide. Parallel follows rigorous operational and business practices to ensure the quality, safety, consistency, and efficacy of its products and follows values that put the well-being of its customers and employees first. Find more information at www.liveparallel.com, or on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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WSP recognized in Autonomous Operations category for its deployment of Gluware solutions across the enterprise's multi-vendor, multi-platform network
NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gluware, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent network automation, is proud to announce that WSP, a Gluware customer and a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, was announced as the winner of the second annual IDC Future of Enterprise Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure North America Award in the Autonomous Operations category for their success automating processes across their network. This award is presented to those organizations leading the use of digital infrastructure to transform their business, engage customers and employees, and accelerate business innovation.
Competing in the Autonomous Operations category, WSP was tasked with demonstrating a best-in-class use of software-defined automation across their digital infrastructure environment to transform operations, improve security and modernize operational skills and tools.
Citing their autonomous operations project, which began in January of 2021, WSP demonstrated how their work with Gluware produced an industry-leading example of automated network processes in action. Coming into the project, WSP dealt with the risks and challenges facing many multinational enterprises. The network is a multi-vendor, multi-platform, and brownfield network that connects thousands of devices and tens-of-thousands of employees that, through multiple acquisitions a year, only increases in size and complexity. Tasked with overcoming these challenges WSP's team utilized Gluware's intelligent network automation to tackle identified five key use-case goals: Enhance Security, Enforce Compliance, Inventory and Assessment, OS Management, and Lifecycle Management.
DIY solutions posed high costs, and while many vendors offer tools suited for individual use cases, such tools were largely incompatible across use cases. Meanwhile, Gluware offered turnkey, packaged automation capable of achieving inventory and assessment needs immediately while also providing OS and lifecycle management. Configuration drift across worldwide operations presents a constant challenge as paper-based standards change and WSP grows and evolves. Following the ingest and review segment of their project, WSP leveraged Gluware to cleanse and conform network devices to their pre-established paper-based standard. Then, with newly established visibility over the network devices, teams were able to monitor and maintain those standards against the expected configuration drift devices undergo during their life cycles. Gluware further offered the ability to quickly roll out new security and compliance standards and remediate new parts of the network. WSP aims to achieve a 90% defect rate to avoid the inherent cost of human manual fixes. Automation through Gluware will allow WSP to both avoid costs associated with the execution of network changes as well as savings garnered through the rapid on-boarding necessitated by WSP's frequent mergers and acquisitions.
Gluware's low-code/no code UI streamlined projects and its multi-vendor/multi-domain capabilities ensured visibility and compliance across the enterprise. In addition, Gluware Labs provided highly intelligent, intent-based custom solutions to modify and enforce compliance and enhance security to address WSP-specific paper based standards within weeks, something that historically had taken months to roll out. WSP estimates the project resulted in nearly $1 million in cost avoidance. Ultimately, WSP was able to tackle challenges and achieve enterprise network goals at an unparalleled time-to-value and has now moved to new business goals, pushing company-wide digital transformation using Gluware today.
"We are thrilled to see our work recognized by IDC as the cutting edge of network automation. The project truly has given us the ability to drive growth, and achieve new levels of operational efficiency and employee productivity" said Richard Evers, Global Director of Network Services at WSP. "We have enjoyed working with Gluware and look forward to working with them to continue implementing the very best in automation into the future."
"It is exciting and gratifying to see a customer like WSP, who we have worked so closely with, win such a prestigious award. WSP has achieved great results through this project, and it has been a pleasure to see the power of Gluware's solutions leveraged in such a comprehensive fashion," said Jeff Gray, CEO and Co-Founder, Gluware. "At Gluware, we strive to stay at the forefront of network automation and will continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to both new and existing customers."
"IDC's research shows that 80% of organizations worldwide recognize Digital Infrastructure spanning datacenter, public cloud and edge platforms as a fundamental enabler of digital business success," said Mary Johnston Turner, Research Vice President, Future of Digital Infrastructure, IDC. "Winners of our annual Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure awards represent forward-thinking organizations across North America that have harnessed the power of these technologies to transform their business and achieve strategic, measurable business outcomes that help their organizations innovate and create competitive differentiation."
Awards will be presented at a virtual event in November. To learn more, visit HERE.
For more information on the IDC Future Enterprise Awards Program, please contact Heather Ball at hball@idc.com.
Gluware is the leading intelligent network automation suite for the cloud era, trusted by Global 2000 enterprises, across industries, from Pharma to Finance. Gluware automates the networks of the world's largest and most complex enterprises by simplifying how multi-domain, multi-vendor enterprise networks are discovered, analyzed, and maintained. The company's code-free, intent-based approach to network automation reduces the business risk of unplanned outages and downtime while elevating the performance of people and systems.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, they are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in 200 offices across the U.S., they partner with our clients to help communities prosper. wsp.com
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading media, data and marketing services company that activates and engages the most influential technology buyers. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter at @IDC and LinkedIn.
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RADNOR, Pa., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Grab Holdings Limited ("Grab") (NASDAQ: GRAB) (NASDAQ: GRABW). The action charges Grab with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of Grab's materially misleading statements to the public, Grab's investors have suffered significant losses.
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: MAY 16, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: NOVEMBER 12, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. at (484) 270-1453 or via email at info@ktmc.com
GRAB'S ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Grab develops delivery management, mobility, financial services, and enterprise software solutions. In particular, Grab operates a "super app" that functions as Southeast Asia's largest ride-hailing and delivery service, similar to Uber.
On March 3, 2022, Grab disclosed that its fourth quarter revenues had declined 44% from the previous quarter and reported a $1.1 billion loss for the quarter. During a conference call held in connection with the results, Anthony Tan, Grab's Chief Executive Officer, attributed the poor financial results to "invest[ing] heavily" in driver incentives. During the conference call, Peter Oey, Grab's Chief Financial Officer, stated that it would take one or two quarters "to get that equilibrium between drivers and riders, between supply and demand." He also stated that "for the first quarter, we expect to see deliveries GMV of $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion, mobility GMV of $760 million to $800 million, and financial services TPV of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion."
Following this news, Grab's stock price fell $2.04, or 37.3%, to close at $3.28 per share on March 3, 2022.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Grab investors may, no later than May 16, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Grab investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. At the end of the day, we have succeeded if the bad guys pay up, and if you recover your assets. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
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CALGARY, AB, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) (Enbridge or the Company) announced today that it has exercised its right to redeem all of its outstanding Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares, Series J ("Series J Shares") (TSX: ENB.PR.U) on June 1, 2022 at a price of US$25.00 per Series J Share, together with all accrued and unpaid dividends, if any.
Beneficial holders who are not directly the registered holders of the Series J Shares should contact the financial institution, broker or other intermediary through which they hold their Series J Shares to confirm how they will receive their redemption proceeds. Inquiries from registered shareholders should be directed to Enbridge's Registrar and Transfer Agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc., at 1-800-564-6253 (Canada and United States) or 1-514-982-7555 (Outside North America).
Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including statements regarding the proposed redemption of Enbridge's outstanding Series J Shares. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and on processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future events and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL and renewable energy, and the prices of these commodities, are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company's services. Similarly, energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof, the COVID-19 pandemic, exchange rates, inflation and interest rates impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company's services and cost of inputs, and are therefore inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this news release and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and United States securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty as these are interdependent and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
Enbridge Inc. is a leading North American energy infrastructure company. We safely and reliably deliver the energy people need and want to fuel quality of life. Our core businesses include Liquids Pipelines, which transports approximately 30 percent of the crude oil produced in North America; Gas Transmission and Midstream, which transports approximately 20 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.; Gas Distribution and Storage, which serves approximately 3.9 million retail customers in Ontario and Quebec; and Renewable Power Generation, which generates approximately 1,766 MW (net) in renewable power capacity in North America and Europe. The Company's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol ENB. For more information, visit www.enbridge.com.
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JINJIANG, China, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) ("Antelope Enterprise" or the "Company"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings, and which also engages in business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming, today announced that on July 19, 2022, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") confirming the Company has regained compliance with NASDAQ's minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Company regained compliance with NASDAQ's requirements when the closing bid price for the Company's common stock was at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days and the matter is now closed.
About Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited is a leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles in China. The Company's ceramic tiles are used for exterior siding, interior flooring, and design in residential and commercial buildings. Antelope Enterprise's products, sold under the "Hengda" or "HD", are available in over 2,000 style, color and size combinations and are distributed through a network of exclusive distributors as well as directly to large property developers. The Company also engages in business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming in China. For more information, please visit http://www.aehltd.com.
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Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the continued stable macroeconomic environment in the PRC, the PRC real estate, construction and technology sectors continuing to exhibit sound long-term fundamentals, our ability to bring additional ceramic tile production capacity online going forward as our business improves, our ceramic tile customers continuing to adjust to our product price increases, our ability to sustain our average selling price increases and to continue to build volume in the quarters ahead, and whether our enhanced marketing efforts will help to produce wider customer acceptance of the new price points; and our ability to continue to grow our business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming business. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "assume," "should," "indicate," "would," "believe," "contemplate," "expect," "estimate," "continue," "plan," "point to," "project," "could," "intend," "target" and other similar words and expressions of the future.
All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC's Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.
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KELOWNA, BC, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (NASDAQ: VLNS) (the "Company" "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of branded cannabis products, is pleased to announce that members of its senior management team will be attending the Jefferies Cannabis Summit on June 2, 2022, and the Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference on June 7, 2022. In addition, the Company will also be organizing a virtual presentation at the KCSA OTC Cannabis Conference on June 7, 2022. Investors wishing to watch the KCSA OTC Virtual Cannabis Conference presentation on June 7, 2022, can do so by registering at https://bit.ly/3Nmqms4.
The KCSA OTC Virtual Cannabis Conference will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the Company questions, in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event has concluded.
At Valens, it's Personal.
The Valens Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services, in addition to best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valens Company's high-quality products are formulated for the medical, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across all cannabis product categories with a focus on quality and innovation. The Company also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to Australia through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets. Through Valens Labs, the Company is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
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The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
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Ultra-processed foods linked with cognitive decline, study says
(CNN) – If you want to protect your brain from dementia, it might be time to rethink those quick and convenient meals.
A new study has linked ultra-processed food to cognitive decline.
The study was presented Monday at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego.
Researchers followed over 10,000 Brazilians for up to 10 years. Their average age was 51 years old.
The study found that men and women who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline.
They also had a 25% faster rate of executive function decline compared to people who ate the least amount of overly-processed food.
The study defined ultra-processed foods as “industrial formulations of oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates that contain little or no whole foods, and they typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives.”
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Memphis’ Ja Morant wins NBA’s Most Improved Player award
By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
Ja Morant has been named the NBA’s Most Improved Player. The Memphis Grizzlies guard was rookie of the year in 2020 and now adds his second major award in three seasons. Morant is the first Grizzlies player to receive the award. He scored a career-best 27.4 points per game and also set career highs in rebounds, steals and field-goal percentage. Morant was an All-Star this season for the first time. San Antonio’s Dejounte Murray was second in voting from a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the league. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/25/memphis-ja-morant-wins-nbas-most-improved-player-award/ | 2022-04-26T02:19:18Z |
The Lexus IS sport sedan enters the 2023 model year with only minor tweaks, though there’s a new Special Appearance Package available for the IS 350 F Sport and IS 500 F Sport Premium. It sees the latter adopt a striking shade of orange paint called Molten Pearl.
The IS 350 features a new F Sport Design grade, which adds the exterior styling details of the IS 350 F Sport model to the regular sedan. Anyone upgrading to the IS 350 F Sport receives a Handling Package, which adds an adaptive suspension, a drive mode selector with custom modes, and a Torsen limited-slip rear differential (rear-wheel-drive models only). A set of 19-inch BBS wheels in black can also be added to this package.
There’s also the Special Appearance Package for the IS 350 F Sport that adds a gray exterior paint called Incognito, in combination with a black hood and roof. Black is also used for the interior trim. The package also includes 19-inch Enkei wheels with a dark finish. Just 480 units of the Special Appearance Package will be available to IS 350 F Sport buyers.
Further up is the IS 500 F Sport. This grade gets the 19-inch Enkei wheels as standard, with black 19-inch BBS wheels available as an alternative.
The Special Appearance Package for the IS 500 F Sport is limited to the better-equipped IS 500 F Sport Premium and includes a black interior, plus floor mat accents and a key wrap color-matched to the Molten Pearl exterior. Only 150 units will be available.
There’s been no change to the powertrains of the IS lineup for 2023. The range starts off with a 241-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 in the IS 300, a 311-hp 3.5-liter V-6 in the IS 350 F Sport, and a 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8 in the IS 500 F Sport. Drive is to the rear wheels only as standard, though all-wheel drive can be added to the IS 300 and IS 350 F Sport. An 8-speed automatic is the transmission for rear-wheel-drive models and a 6-speed is fitted to those with all-wheel drive.
The IS comes standard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, though a more practical 10.3-inch touchscreen is available on vehicles equipped with navigation or the Mark Levinson Premium Audio Package.
The 2023 IS goes on sale in the fall. Full pricing is listed below:
2022 Lexus IS 300 – $40,585
2022 Lexus IS 300 AWD – $42,585
2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Design – $43,660
2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport – $44,910
2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Design AWD – $45,660
2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD – $46,910
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport – $58,270
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Premium – $62,770
All figures include a $1,150 destination charge.
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Extra Space Storage Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: EXR) announced today it will release financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 to discuss its financial results. Hosting the call will be Extra Space Storage's CEO, Joe Margolis. Joining him will be Scott Stubbs, Executive Vice President and CFO.
During the conference call, company officers will review operating performance, discuss recent events, and conduct a question-and-answer period. The question-and-answer period will be limited to registered financial analysts. All other participants will have listen-only capability.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the investor relations page of the Company's corporate website at www.extraspace.com. Telephone participants may avoid any delays in joining the conference call by pre-registering for the call using the following link to receive a special dial-in number and PIN: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI2bb007ca412e407b82c93299102763ba.
The conference call will also be available on the Company's website under Investor Relations at www.extraspace.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
A replay of the webcast will be available on the Extra Space Storage Investor Relations website beginning August 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET, and will remain available for 30 days after the call.
The full text of the earnings report and supplemental data will be available at the Company's website at http://ir.extraspace.com immediately following the earnings release to the wire services after the market close on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust, and a member of the S&P 500. As of March 31, 2022, the Company owned and/or operated 2,130 self-storage properties, which comprise approximately 1.5 million units and approximately 164.2 million square feet of rentable storage space offering customers conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage. The Company is the second largest owner and/or operator of self-storage properties in the United States and is the largest self-storage management company in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.extraspace.com.
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Major brands show strong support for the global championship of women's professional soccer
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relevent Sports Group (RSG) announces a powerful list of brand and media partners ahead of the 2022 Women's International Champions Cup (WICC) to be held today, August 17 and August 20 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. The tournament has four champion clubs from around the world who will battle to be called the Women's Club World Champion.
Ally, a longtime partner of the WICC, is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 WICC. The list of brand partners also includes Verizon, Toyota, Nike, Oakley, TikTok, BODYARMOR, Turkish Airlines, Cazadores Tequila, Sorare, Socios.com, Hertz, Shutterstock, YETI, Pacific Seafood, and Sport Oregon.
"It's a privilege to continue our support of the Women's International Champions Cup and its unwavering mission to bring incredible athletes to the world's stage," said Stephanie Marciano, Head of Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Ally Financial. "We are committed to leveling the playing field for these world-class athletes and welcome the strong partners joining us as we continue to change the game for all women."
ESPN will serve as the official broadcast partner of the WICC in the U.S., Mexico, Central America, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Other media partners include DIRECTV in South America (outside of Brazil), NENT in Scandinavia, and Astro in Malaysia. Further, DAZN is the global media rights distribution partner in markets and territories not listed above. In total, the tournament will be broadcast in 250 markets and territories worldwide.
"The quality and volume of this year's WICC partners demonstrates the enormous global interest around women's professional soccer," said RSG CEO Daniel Sillman. "The days of people claiming that women's sports aren't financially viable are over, as you can see by our deep roster of partners and the investment being made in women's sports."
The WICC, now in its 4th year, is a qualification-only event. Each participant must win a championship in its most recent season to be invited to the WICC. This year's participants are the Portland Thorns, who won the 2021 NWSL Shield, 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, and 2021 WICC; Olympique Lyonnais, who won the 2021-22 D1 Feminine and 2021-22 UEFA Women's Champions League; Chelsea, who won the 2021-22 FAWSL; and Monterrey, who won the 2021 Torneo Grita México Apertura 2021.
RSG has made a long-standing investment into the growth of women's soccer through its WICC platform. In 2020, RSG developed a women's-focused content strategy with new original programming, highlighted by "The Fixture by the WICC." The weekly digital show is available on all ICC social channels and is entirely dedicated to women's soccer including highlights, news, transfers, and players to watch. RSG also produced a full-length documentary about Lyon star Ada Hegerberg available now on ESPN+.
All of this year's partners share in RSG's vision to promote, elevate, and support women across the globe. This has been a transcendent year for women's sports, and soccer specifically, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the equal pay agreement between the Men's and Women's U.S. National Teams, and record-breaking attendance and viewership with the UEFA Women's EURO.
"Toyota is thrilled to be an official sponsor of the Women's International Champions Cup and cheer on the Portland Thorns as they look to defend their title," says Russ Humberston, president of the Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association. "We're especially honored to have a hand in inspiring the future generation of athletes and showing them dreams can come true through the player mascot program. We're able to create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local children as they stand alongside their role models on the field."
"Pacific Seafood fuels athletes and fans around the world with the healthiest protein on the planet and is proud to partner with the Women's International Championship Cup for a second year," said Bill Hueffner, Chief Marketing Officer for Pacific Seafood. "Because nets play a vital role in both soccer and fishing, we saw an opportunity to educate fans on sustainable fishing practices by providing the nets on the field. These custom hand-crafted nets are produced on the Oregon coast and are specially designed to only catch targeted species."
Tickets for the 2022 WICC are available at www.internationalchampionscup.com.
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Relevent Sports Group (RSG) is the premier soccer events and media business in North America and Asia. RSG owns and operates soccer properties, including the WICC, and sells premium rights for the world's top leagues, federations, and confederations. RSG is focused on expanding its footprint, creating a year-round soccer platform including new digital properties and the first-of-its-kind joint venture with LaLiga to promote soccer in North America.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CareDx, Inc. ("CareDx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CDNA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether CareDx and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On October 28, 2021, CareDx filed its quarterly report for the third quarter of 2021 on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). In the quarterly report, CareDx revealed for the first time that CareDx was the subject of at least three government investigations, reporting that: (1) the Company had "recently received" a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") requesting the Company produce documents in connection with a DOJ False Claims Act investigation; (2) the Company received a subpoena from the SEC in relation to an investigation by the SEC "in respect to matters similar to those identified in the CID, as well as certain of our accounting and public reporting practices"; and (3) the Company received an information request from an unnamed state regulatory agency. On this news, CareDx's stock price fell $19.34 per share, or more than 27%, to close at $51.00 per share on October 29, 2021.
Then, on April 15, 2022, CareDx's former Head of Community Nephrology, Dr. Michael Olymbios, filed a complaint in California Superior Court that provided extensive detail about misconduct by the Company and its top officers, including improper bundling of expensive testing services. Following the filing of the complaint, CareDx's stock price fell $2.86 per share, or roughly 8%, to close at $32.55 per share on April 18, 2022.
Finally, on May 5, 2022, CareDx announced the Company's results for the first quarter of 2022. Among other items, CareDx reported testing service revenue that fell well short of analysts' expectations and yet another decline in average sales prices for its testing services in which the Company's average price declined by approximately 4.9% versus the last quarter of 2021, or what one analyst described as "another big deterioration in price." On this news, CareDx's stock price fell $5.97 per share, or 18.5%, to close at $25.87 per share on May 6, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. signing with agent, heading to NBA draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is entering the NBA draft and signing with an agent. Pippen announced his decision Monday in a social media post. He thanked Nashville and Vanderbilt fans for making him feel at home and shaping him into the person and player he is today. Pippen also thanked coach Jerry Stackhouse, his other coaches and teammates and professors. Pippen tested his NBA draft stock a year ago before returning to play his junior season with the Commodores. He went from second in the Southeastern Conference in scoring to first this season, averaging 20.4 points a game. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/18/scotty-pippen-jr-signing-with-agent-heading-to-nba-draft/ | 2022-04-19T00:20:32Z |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Foundation of Broward today announced a combination of $600,000 in new grants focused on environmental education and sustainability in Broward County. Recipients include several of the area's leading environmental organizations, which will use the grant money to improve environmental conditions while educating the community.
Heading the project list is a $300,000 grant for establishment of a Broward "Eco Hub" for Resilience Education in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. The Eco Hub will champion community engagement, education and action for environmental sustainability and resilience in Broward. It will be anchored at the Museum.
"The Eco Hub for Resilience Education at MODS, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Broward, will address environmental issues relevant to our community and solutions to help mitigate the impact of climate change by championing engagement, education and action for environmental sustainability and resilience in Broward," said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science. "The Museum is a leader in environmental sustainability, with a focus on cultivating climate citizenship and providing a platform for exploring the opportunities for solutions across our diverse community and future career opportunities. With the opportunity to reach hundreds of thousands of guests annually, MODS serves as the hub to raise awareness around the importance of science, inspiring deeper engagement in sustainability, climate change and resilience."
Other grants for environmental education and sustainability programs announced today under the Eco Hub umbrella include:
- Project EEASY of the Youth Environmental Alliance, based in Davie. $50,000 grant. EEASY stands for Education and Engagement of Active Stewardship with YEA. It provides educational classes for up to 5,000 students to engage them in eco-action. The classes focus on water quality and conservation, CO2 pollution, mangroves, plastic pollution and global warming.
- The Broward Habitat Connectivity Project of the National Wildlife Federation, headquartered in Reston, Virginia. $50,000 grant. The program continues environmental and climate change education and sustainability actions in Broward, with a primary focus on lower income communities and communities of color. Three new habitats will be planted.
- Coastal Dune Lake Habitat Restoration, Phase Three, for the Friends of Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale. $100,000 grant over two years, or $50,000 per year. The program cleans out the north end of Long Lake at Birch State Park to make it accessible for visitors on canoes or kayaks.
- The Champion Schools Program in Broward for the Everglades Foundation, based in Palmetto Bay. $50,000 grant. The program engages and empowers young people to use civic action to improve the local environment and their communities. It includes field trips to the Everglades and encourages "Champion Schools."
- The Eco-teers program of Flamingo Gardens in Davie. $50,000 grant. The program provides teens and young adults with a deeper engagement in environmental action projects and educates the community about climate change and ways to help protect natural areas.
The Broward Eco Hub for Resilience Education, established in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery and Science, will raise community awareness about sea-level rise and other local challenges of climate change. It will work to bring together residents, community leaders, businesses and others to help make Broward more resilient to climate change. It will provide for museum exhibits and programs that educate visitors, encourage dialogue and inspire action about resilience and sustainability. And it will encourage environmental collaborations that foster workable solutions.
"This is an exciting opportunity to raise awareness about challenges we face and actions we can take to make our vibrant community more resilient and environmentally sustainable," said Sheri Brown Grosvenor, Community Foundation Vice President of Community Impact. "With Museum of Discovery and Science as a partner, the new Eco Hub will create an innovative platform that connects various environmental organizations and agencies together to encourage collaboration and grow community engagement that produces real solutions."
Creation of the Eco Hub is the latest Community Foundation collaboration to fuel support for Broward's environment. Spirit Airlines has donated $50,000 to the Community Foundation to support each of the grants announced today under the Eco Hub umbrella.
For more information about the Community Foundation of Broward, please email Kirk Englehardt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Community Foundation (kenglehardt@cfbroward.org) or call 954-761-9503.
Founded in 1984, Community Foundation of Broward (CFB) helps families, individuals, and corporations create personalized charitable Funds that deliver game-changing philanthropic impact. 473 charitable Funds represent more than $212 million in assets, distributing $119 million in grants over the past 35 years. CFB provides bold leadership on community solutions and fosters philanthropy that connects people who care with causes that matter – which empowers visionaries, innovators and doers to create the change they want to see in the community – and BE BOLD. www.cfbroward.org.
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20-year-old Kansas man passes bar 2 years after graduating from Harvard and high school
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - At 20 years old, Braxton Moral, of Ulysses, Kan., is one of the youngest lawyers in the country.
You may remember the story of Braxton’s amazing educational accomplishments from 2019 when graduated from high school, and Harvard, at the same time. He then went on to pursue his law degree from Washburn University and graduated at the age of 19.
On Wednesday’s episode of the Kelly Clarkson Show, Braxton told the talk show host about how he found out that he had passed the bar exam.
“So, we’d actually just entered the movie theater, scrolling through social media, saw one of my friends got their scores, figured my score’s probably in as well, started to panic, found out I passed as well. My parents were ecstatic, and we saw the movie,” said Braxton.
Braxton he had an externship with the local city/county attorney where he tried a few people for traffic infractions. He told Kelly his interests include trials, litigation and keeping his city safe.
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‘Love is going to win’: Drag queen DJing dance for high schoolers defends event
By Kristina Rex
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NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It all started with an Instagram post, advertising a dance for high schoolers hosted by Newburyport Youth Services joint with North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth. The DJ, drag queen Miz Diamond Wigfall of Salem, was set to perform.
The dance for 9th through 12th graders was set for May 13 at the St. John’s Masonic Lodge, until Massachusetts State Senate candidate Kari MacRae got wind of the event.
MacRae, a Republican from Cape Cod, says she received tips from parents on the Facebook group Massachusetts Informed Parents, of their concern regarding this particular DJ choice for the event.
“Parents were concerned,” MacRae told WBZ, which she says prompted her to make calls from her home on the Cape up to the North Shore. The particular issue she says parents had with Miz Wigfall? “Just some of the content that’s available for the kids to see” online, she explained. “Some things that were more risqué for a drag show skewed to adults, not towards children.”
MacRae was specifically referencing some music videos online with sexual innuendo that feature Miz Wigfall.
When asked if a drag performer with more G-rated content would be an issue for herself and parents, Ms. MacRae replied, “I don’t think it would have been. I really don’t think it would’ve been. I think the issue was really this particular individual.”
That particular individual is AJ, or “Miz Diamond Wigfall,” as she’s known in her weekly performances at Gulu Gulu Cafe in Salem. “I am literally just bringing age-appropriate music, performances, just something to uplift and like make sure kids know that they have a safe, inclusive, loving space to just be themselves for two hours,” Diamond told WBZ, joking, “Wow! What a crazy thing to want for people.”
Diamond told WBZ she regularly performs age-appropriate shows for younger audiences and reads to kids at local libraries. She takes issue with the assertion that her more adult content speaks for all of her work. “Artists are meant to create art for different ages, communities, like that’s what professionals do,” she explained. “So to me, like you wouldn’t really understand the art from of drag if you didn’t understand that it is for everyone. It is for all kinds of people.”
The May 13 dance is not canceled. MacRae’s complaints did cause the St. John’s Lodge to back out of hosting the dance. As soon as word spread of the lack of venue,
The First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport immediately offered to host the dance. As of Monday night, it’s unclear where it will take place.
Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon released a statement saying, in part, “The dance…was planned to incorporate age appropriate representations of LGBTQ culture, and the inclusion of a DJ in Drag was something students wanted and were excited about. The event has been grossly mischaracterized by a handful of bad faith actors…”
Diamond says one thing is for certain: the show will go on. “We are not worried,” she explained. “Like honestly, I could sit here and be angry or upset at somebody for kind of dropping the ball and their responsibility to the community, but that’s not what’s gonna happen,” she said. “Love is going to win and someone else is going to host it that deserves it.”
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Zendesk, Inc. ("Zendesk" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZEN), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by investment firms Permira and Hellman & Friedman LLC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $77.50 in cash for each share of Zendesk common stock owned. The transaction is valued at approximately $10.2 billion.
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Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson // Becker, PLLC is a nationwide products liability law firm with extensive experience representing victims of pressure cooker explosions. The firm has represented over 500 clients who have been severely burned by exploding pressure cookers designed and sold by numerous manufacturers.
Johnson//Becker filed this Complaint against manufacturer Sunbeam Products Inc., on behalf of Barri Bolden, a resident of West Haven, Connecticut alleging that Ms. Bolden was burned by a defective Crock-Pot pressure cooker.
The pressure cooker explosion occurred when the lid opened while the unit was still under pressure, causing its scalding hot contents to erupt onto Ms. Bolden. In 2020, Sunbeam recalled 900,000 Crock-Pot pressure cookers following reports of lids opening while the contents were still pressurized, including 99 reports of burn injuries similar to Ms. Bolden's. These injuries occurred despite assurances the Crock-Pot pressure cooker will not open until the unit has depressurized. The Complaint alleges the manufacturer "failed to exercise ordinary care in the manufacture, sale, warnings, quality assurance, quality control, distribution, advertising, promotion, sale, and marketing" of the Crock-Pot pressure cooker.
This suit is filed by Lisa A. Gorshe and Anna R. Rick of Johnson // Becker, PLLC.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective Crock-Pot pressure cooker, you may want to speak with the lawyers at Johnson//Becker. We are filing new pressure cooker lawsuits across the country, and you may be entitled to financial compensation for your defective pressure cooker injuries.
We offer a free case evaluation. To learn more about Johnson // Becker's product liability cases, or to arrange a free, no obligation case review, please visit Johnson // Becker at https://www.johnsonbecker.com/product-liability/pressure-cooker-lawsuit/, https://www.johnsonbecker.com/product-liability/crock-pot-pressure-cooker-lawsuit/ or contact Johnson // Becker directly at (800) 279-6386.
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Attend the SSE Showdown Vendor Demo Challenge and visit Lookout in Booth #325 to learn how to secure data within multi-cloud environments and receive a free Lookout SaaS Risk Assessment
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lookout, Inc., a leading provider of endpoint and cloud security solutions, today announced its full event schedule for the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2022, to be held June 7 - 10 in National Harbor, MD. During the event, visit Booth #325 to learn how Lookout, a Visionary in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE)1, can secure cloud data along its entire data path.
While cloud connectivity has amplified security gaps, a cloud native, platform centric approach is the way organizations can keep pace with evolving, increasingly sophisticated threats. To prevent data leakage in this cloud-first era, organizations need a unified platform that protects users, devices, access and data across all applications and devices from any modern day cyber threats. The Lookout Security Platform safeguards an organization's data with security that goes everywhere the data goes — whether it's in a data center, public cloud or downloaded to an endpoint. With a unified platform, Lookout is integrating its endpoint security offering "Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security" with its Cloud Security or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies that includes Lookout Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Lookout Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Lookout Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Lookout enables organizations to make smart access decisions that mitigate threats, and protect sensitive data while enabling employees to access what they need.
Visit Lookout: During expo hours, please drop by Booth #325 to learn how Lookout can help you to protect your workforce and devices, secure access to private apps, and safeguard your data across various SaaS and cloud apps deployed in a multi-cloud environment.
Lookout Booth Presentations: Lookout will be offering in-booth sessions to learn how the Company solves your most critical data-centric cloud security challenges.
- Protect and Empower Your Hybrid Workforce: Stop by the Lookout demo station to walk through in-depth use cases that showcase Mobile Endpoint Detection and Response (mEDR) and Cloud Security (SSE) technologies.
- Watch a demo and win big: Watch a Lookout demo for a chance to enter a raffle to win a Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset.
Expert Sessions: On Wednesday, June 8 at 12:45 p.m. ET in Theater II, Aaron Cockerill, Chief Strategy Officer at Lookout, will share how organizations can create a secure and productive work environment as apps and data move to the cloud to support a new hybrid work model at scale. On Thursday, June 9 at 11:50 a.m. ET in Theater I, Mahesh Rachakonda, vice president, SASE Products at Lookout, will present in the SSE Showdown, a Security Service Edge exhibition featuring six vendors, each showcasing their solutions, and hosted by Gartner analysts.
- View the full Lookout Gartner SRM Schedule
- Learn more about Lookout SASE.
- Sign up for a free 90-day trial.
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- Listen and subscribe to Security Soapbox, Lookout's podcast covering privacy, security and everything in between.
Lookout is a leading provider of a leading provider of endpoint and cloud security solutions. Our mission is to secure and empower our digital future in a privacy-focused world where mobility and cloud are essential to all we do for work and play. We enable consumers and employees to protect their data, and to securely stay connected without violating their privacy and trust. Lookout is trusted by millions of consumers, the largest enterprises and government agencies, and partners such as AT&T, Verizon, VMware, Vodafone, Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout has offices in Amsterdam, Boston, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C. To learn more, visit www.lookout.com and follow Lookout on its blog, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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Honored guest Governor Greg Abbott speaks on senior living
HOUSTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arella on Jones, a luxury senior living community with 229 apartment homes, has officially opened their doors with honored guest Governor Greg Abbott and the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce. Conveniently located minutes from Vintage Park and near Grant and Jones Road, residents are only moments away from shopping and entertainment.
The grand opening included a speech from Governor Abbott where he discussed the needs of seniors and how Arella on Jones anticipates and exceeds with smart home features and a dedicated management team.
"Arella on Jones in Houston may be the nicest retirement home I've ever seen," said Governor Abbott. "Congratulations on your opening & thank you for the work you do!"
Arella on Jones is open for leasing and excitedly anticipates a new amenity with a La carte dining to begin in June 2022, with a variety of chef-prepared, organic-focused, cultural and seasonal cuisines.
"Uniquely for ease-of-use, Arella on Jones provides move-in ready internet services as well as VOIP telephone systems in each apartment home, giving them the convenience to access the leasing office and various amenities at the touch of a button," said Vice President Brent Bunger.
"The community also offers garages, climate-controlled storage spaces and a move-in/move-out staging area for their convenience. Arella on Jones prides itself on making their residents lives less complex and more convenient through automation during their transition to living at the community."
About Arella on Jones
Residents enjoy extraordinary experiences in a luxurious 55+ senior living community. Amenities include a spacious 25,000 square foot resort club featuring a full-service salon and spa with massage parlor and spaces focused on activities including billiards, poker, arts and crafts, movie theatres, business center, faith room, library with conference space and a state-of-the-art fitness and yoga studio. Moving around is made easy with three elevators and wide air-conditioned interior hallways.
The community exterior spaces feature a resort-style pool with swim up bar, outdoor kitchen, firepit and a paw-some dog park! With an enchanting ambiance and unparalleled amenities, Arella Jones is the most amenitized active senior community in Houston.
Dedication to detail extends to the apartment homes with smart features including front door keyless entry, power flush toilets with bidet, LED energy saving lights, eight-foot doors, ten-foot ceilings, 42-inch cabinets and walk-in showers with seats.
Our mission is to transform the experience of daily life into a true adventure in living. The Arella Jones lifestyle creates an environment where a senior community can thrive with purpose.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA), Public Law Section will honor UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky with its highest award on October 3, 2022, following the constitutional law scholar's talk on "Our Imperiled Democracy."
Dean of Berkeley Law since 2017, Chemerinsky was previously the founding Dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Law. He has taught law since 1980, including more than two decades at the University of Southern California Law School.
He has authored more than 200 law review articles and 14 books, including leading casebooks and treatises about constitutional law, criminal procedure, and federal jurisdiction. One of the country's leading academic commenters on the U.S. Supreme Court, his op-eds and columns frequently appear in the Los Angeles Times, The Sacramento Bee, the ABA Journal, the Daily Journal, and newspapers across the country. In 2016, he was named a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
CLA's Public Law Section will present Chemerinsky with the Ronald M. George Public Lawyer of the Year Award on October 3, 2022, during a reception from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley, Calif. The award is presented annually to recognize a public law practitioner who has provided outstanding service to the public and possesses an exemplary reputation in the legal community and the highest of ethical standards. Since 2008, the award has been named for former Chief Justice Ronald M. George in recognition of his distinguished career.
"This award recognizes Dean Chemerinsky's exemplary contributions to educating lawyers and the public about the Constitution and the rule of law," said CLA CEO and Executive Director Oyango A. Snell. "His long track record of prolific writing and public speaking has helped to improve the public's understanding of these legal principles, which are critical to a functioning democracy."
The award reception will follow CLA Public Law Section's program "Our Imperiled Democracy," from 4–5:15 p.m. at UC Berkeley School of Law. Featuring Chemerinsky as keynote speaker, the program will explore the legal and political developments threatening democracy in the United States.
"There are few legal scholars in the country who have such an outstanding depth of knowledge of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Constitution," CLA President Jeremy M. Evans said. "CLA appreciates Dean Chemerinsky's tireless efforts to share his wisdom and experience with the legal profession and the public and encourage a variety of legal opinions."
Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA's mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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The global category leader and pioneer in digital coaching secures funding to accelerate the rise of digital coaching around the world.
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoachHub, the leading global digital coaching platform, closed a $200M Series C funding round, led by Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The round will be used to further scale CoachHub's product innovation and operations while accelerating the company's global expansion. Following an $80M round only eight months ago, this Series C brings the three-year-old company's total funding to $330M. In addition to Sofina and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, existing investors including Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Signals Venture Capital and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital also participated in the round.
The significant growth investment round pays tribute to CoachHub's outstanding traction and global market position. This investment round comes at a time when the corporate learning industry is undergoing rapid transformation and the digital coaching segment is expected to grow by up to 100 times, resulting in most major organizations looking to implement digital coaching at scale by the end of the decade.
Yanni Pipilis, Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers said, "The Learning and Development sector is witnessing strong secular trends toward the digitization and personalization of services. CoachHub's digital platform aims to provide a tailored coaching experience to employees at all levels to help advance their careers. We are pleased to partner with the CoachHub team to support their mission of democratizing coaching."
A vast majority (77%) of learning and development professionals feel there is now a greater need to train and develop employees than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CoachHub's recent Global HR Survey. Coaching plays an important role in people development strategies and is now more accessible than ever with CoachHub's convenient, location-independent digital platform.
"As workplaces continue adapting to the new normal of hybrid and remote models, leaders need individual support and solutions to boost employee performance, engagement and motivation, while keeping wellbeing at the forefront," said Matti Niebelschuetz, Co-founder of CoachHub. "Digital coaching offers these benefits and more, resulting in spiking global demand for CoachHub's services."
Provided by CoachHub to employees at all career levels — not just senior-level executives — coaching enhances leadership skills, improves job performance and ultimately builds a more resilient, more productive workforce. Through web- and mobile-based applications, the revolutionary end-to-end digital coaching platform matches learners to a pool of more than 3,500 certified business coaches that speak more than 60 languages and reside in 90 countries, across all time zones. The app couples human intelligence with artificial intelligence technology to pair employees with their ideal coaches and curate a library of content that enhances their learning journey.
Since its inception three years ago, CoachHub has grown rapidly to become the global category leader. This latest round of funding will fuel further expansion, with particular emphasis on the United States. The company plans to increase its headcount from 850 worldwide employees to more than 1,000 by the end of the year. The company serves most leading global economies and works with large multinational enterprises like Coca-Cola, Danone, Toyota, LVMH, L'Oréal, Credit Suisse and Twitter.
CoachHub is supported by more than 150 product engineers and a world-class, in-house Coaching Lab that employs a team of 30 leading behavioral scientists and is headed by Prof. Dr. Jonathan Passmore, the renowned professional psychologist and coaching researcher. The CoachHub Science Council is an international team of behavioral science experts and educators who help drive R&D for the company by converting scientific evidence into a science-based digital coaching offer. The company also maintains strategic partnerships with renowned organizations like EMCC Global.
"We believe 1:1 coaching will continue to be one of the most effective ways of enhancing the socio-emotional and leadership skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving workplace. As a company that seeks to democratize access to quality coaching, CoachHub's mission resonates with our Responsible Investment strategy. We look forward to partnering with them to further their global ambitions." said Harold Boël, CEO, Sofina.
This funding round comes on the heels of CoachHub's expansion into the Asian market as well as the acquisition of leading French coaching platform MoovOne and leading Austrian provider Klaiton Coaching, strengthening CoachHub's global category leadership.
CoachHub is the leading global talent development platform that enables organizations to create personalized, measurable and scalable coaching programs for the entire workforce, regardless of department and seniority level. By doing so, organizations are able to reap a multitude of benefits, including increased employee engagement, higher levels of productivity, improved job performance and increased retention. CoachHub's global pool of coaches comprises over 3,500 certified business coaches in 90 countries across six continents with coaching sessions available in over 60 languages, to serve more than 500 clients. Our programs are based on advanced R&D from our Coaching Lab, led by Prof. Jonathan Passmore and our Scientific Board. CoachHub is backed by leading tech investors, including Sofina, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Molten Ventures, Speedinvest, HV Capital, Partech and Silicon Valley Bank/SVB Capital. In September 2021, CoachHub acquired French digital coaching pioneer MoovOne and in February 2022 the coaching division of Klaiton in Austria, to build a global champion focused on democratizing coaching.
Sofina is a family controlled and run investment company listed on Euronext Brussels, managing its own assets of circa €11 billion. Sofina aspires to be the preferred partner of entrepreneurs and families who lead growing companies by backing them with patient capital and supportive advice. Common vision and strong alignment of interests with its partners are paramount in the deployment of its sustainable strategy. For more information, visit www.sofinagroup.com.
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US consumers less confident as anxiety over future grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were less confident again in June as persistent inflation and rising interest rates have Americans as pessimistic as they’ve been about the future in almost a decade.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index slipped to 98.7 in June from 103.2 in May, the second straight monthly decline.
The business research group’s expectations index, based on consumers’ six-month outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, tumbled in June to 66.4 — its lowest level since 2013 — from 73.7 in May. It has been a consistently weak spot in the survey recently.
“Consumers’ grimmer outlook was driven by increasing concerns about inflation, in particular rising gas and food prices,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s senior director of economic indicators. “Expectations have now fallen well below a reading of 80, suggesting weaker growth in the second half of 2022 as well as growing risk of recession by year end.”
The present situation index, which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor conditions, ticked down less than a full point in June to 147.1.
Inflation has soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with rising costs for nearly everything negating Americans’ pay raises.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% in May from a year earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year increase of 8.3%, the Labor Department reported earlier this month. The new inflation figure was the highest since 1981 and came after the Federal Reserve raised its main borrowing rate by a half point in early May in its effort to tamp down rising inflation.
The Labor Department’s producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers — also surged 10.8% in May from a year earlier, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to become even more aggressive in its fight against historic inflation.
The Fed responded a couple of weeks ago by raising its main borrowing rate by three-quarters of a point, its biggest increase since 1994. More rate hikes are expected this year.
The Conference Board’s survey showed that consumers grew more pessimistic about short-term business conditions, the job market and their own short-term financial prospects.
Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items -- cars, homes and major appliances -- remained relatively stable, but rising costs for travel have forced Americans to dial back some vacation plans.
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Asurion repair experts provide fast fixes on phones, tablets, laptops and more
FORT STEWART, Ga., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened on Fort Stewart at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping center, 345 Lindquist Road, Building 71. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.
"We all rely on technology to keep us connected, none more than military families," said Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions CEO Dave Barbuto. "I come from an Army family myself and served as an infantry officer for eight years, so I know firsthand what a lifeline technology can be – whether you're on base here in the states or deployed overseas. At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, we're excited to make life just a little easier for those stationed, living and working on base, with expert tech help available where and when they need it. We make sure your tech is working, so you never have to be disconnected from the things that matter most to you."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy® and Google Pixel™ smartphones. Soldiers and families at Fort Stewart can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 750 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations are rebranding as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. The rebrand is underway nationwide.
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Shopping Center
345 Lindquist Rd Bldg 71, Fort Stewart, GA 31314
(912) 255-6033
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, formerly known as uBreakiFix, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 750 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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SYDNEY, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA), an oncology-focused drug development company, is pleased to announce that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to Kazia's paxalisib for the treatment of atypical rhabdoid / teratoid tumors (AT/RT), a rare and highly-aggressive childhood brain cancer.
Key Points
- Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) is a special status accorded to drugs which are considered promising potential treatments for rare ('orphan') diseases, generally defined as those which affect less than 200,000 cases per annum in the United States.
- ODD can provide drug developers with up to seven years of Orphan Drug Exclusivity (ODE), during which competitors may not rely on Kazia's data to develop generic versions of paxalisib, effectively extending the effective life of a commercial product. It also provides opportunities for grant funding and protocol assistance, and tax credits.
- FDA will waive fees relating to a future regulatory filing in AT/RT, potentially saving more than US$3 million if Kazia seeks approval in this indication.
- Paxalisib has previously been granted ODD in malignant glioma, a category of brain cancer that includes both glioblastoma, an adult brain cancer which is the lead indication for the drug, and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare childhood brain cancer which is currently the subject of a phase II study led by the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium.
Kazia CEO, Dr James Garner, commented, "childhood brain cancer has emerged as an important area of focus for the paxalisib program. We have been working for some years with several world-leading researchers in DIPG, one of the most aggressive childhood cancers. Recent data presented at the AACR conference by Dr Jeffery Rubens and colleagues from Johns Hopkins Medical School has shown the potential of the drug to also add benefit in AT/RT, another form of childhood brain cancer that is very poorly served by existing treatments. This represents an important new opportunity for paxalisib, and one that we continue to explore enthusiastically with our collaborators and advisors."
Orphan Drug Designation
ODD exists to recognise and encourage the development of a drug for a rare disease, which may affect adults or children. ODD provides an additional period of 7.5 years data exclusivity (for a paediatric disease), which allows companies to better defend their products against competition. It also results in a waiver by FDA of fees for a marketing application, under the Prescription Drug User Fees Act (PDUFA fees), which are over US$ 3 million in FY2022. In addition, drugs with ODD may be eligible for orphan grants by FDA.
Kazia previously received ODD for paxalisib in glioblastoma in February 2018, and for malignant glioma in August 2020.
Next Steps
A phase II clinical trial of multiple drug therapies, including paxalisib, is ongoing, under the sponsorship of the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) (NCT05009992). This study combines several investigational drugs in the treatment of patients with diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs), a category which includes DIPG. Initial data from this study is anticipated in CY2023.
A phase I study of paxalisib in DIPG, led by St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN (NCT03696355), is nearing completion, and final data is expected to be submitted for publication by the end of CY2022.
Kazia Therapeutics will participate in a webinar to discuss the company's activities in childhood brain cancer on Wednesday 22nd June 2022. Registration details are available via the company website.
About Kazia Therapeutics Limited
Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA; ASX: KZA) is an oncology-focused drug development company, based in Sydney, Australia.
Our lead program is paxalisib, a brain-penetrant inhibitor of the PI3K / Akt / mTOR pathway, which is being developed to treat glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer in adults. Licensed from Genentech in late 2016, paxalisib commenced recruitment to GBM AGILE, a pivotal study in glioblastoma, in January 2021. Seven additional studies are active in various forms of brain cancer. Paxalisib was granted Orphan Drug Designation for glioblastoma by the US FDA in February 2018, and Fast Track Designation for glioblastoma by the US FDA in August 2020. In addition, paxalisib was granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Designation by the US FDA for DIPG in August 2020, and Orphan Designation for AT/RT in June 2022.
Kazia is also developing EVT801, a small-molecule inhibitor of VEGFR3, which was licensed from Evotec SE in April 2021. Preclinical data has shown EVT801 to be active against a broad range of tumour types and has provided compelling evidence of synergy with immuno-oncology agents. A phase I study commenced recruitment in November 2021.
For more information, please visit www.kaziatherapeutics.com or follow us on Twitter @KaziaTx.
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BEIJING, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, paid a visit to Shihezi City on Wednesday afternoon during his inspection tour of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Xi visited the Army Reclamation Museum and a local regiment of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps to learn about the history of the corps' achievements in reclaiming the land, guarding the frontier, building and consolidating grassroots organizations, developing agriculture with local characteristics and promoting the integrated development of the corps and local communities.
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Next Haywood Chamber director will need to connect businesses with education, help maintain workforce
The Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber of Commerce has a lot going for it right now.
While the area has plenty of momentum that hinges off the pending arrival of Ford Motor Company and Blue Oval City, there’s plenty more going on in the county’s economic and industrial development community.
And because of that, Sandra Silverstein said there’s plenty of opportunity for success for the next executive director of the chamber.
Silverstein should know since she is on the chamber’s board and has the experience of having spent a decade as the director from 1995-2005 and then returned to act as the interim director for the majority of the last year-and-a-half.
“The chamber works as part of a three-legged stool with city and county government in supporting the businesses in the area, but the chamber takes the lead role in retail development and working with our partners closely in workforce development,” Silverstein said. “Obviously Blue Oval City is a big part of our county’s future, and the next director will spend a lot of time paying attention to that, but there are many other businesses in Haywood County and Brownsville that are already here.
“And the chamber works to support them and make the area attractive for other potential businesses to come to the area.”
The Southwest Tennessee Developmental District is helping them in their search.
“We want to find the right candidate for the job, and we’re asking our friends at the SWTDD to help us out as we want to broaden our search to see if there’s a perfect candidate right here in town already or somewhere from outside the area,” Silverstein said. “I really think this is a great job for a person who’s already in chamber leadership somewhere who’s looking to take over an organization.
“Because the next person to fill this role on a more permanent basis needs to be one who has a ton of energy, who loves connecting with people and is willing to come up with and work with new ideas.”
Silverstein said a recent meeting with business leaders in Haywood County showed her one thing they’re dealing with right now is figuring out how to make sure they keep their employees happy and make sure they don’t want to move on to the next job.
“So we as a chamber, we’re looking to see how we can help each business do that so that they’re not running into labor shortages and essentially competing with each other for the workforce,” Silverstein said.
An effort has begun to forge connections between Haywood County Schools and the business community to reinvigorate the Partners in Education program that links businesses with schools to help fill their needs.
“We’ve got a lot going on with new businesses coming in, and it’s the right time for someone to come in here and really make an impact that will last decades in Haywood County,” Silverstein said.
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PARIS (AP) — They sipped from glasses of Champagne or rosé while seated on the sand-colored cushions of wicker couches on a “terrasse” overlooking some smaller courts at Roland Garros. They crowded walkways and stood in lines dozens deep for waffles painted with Nutella or baguettes layered with ham, cheese and butter — and, sometimes, they gave up on those waits that could take 15 minutes or more.
In the stands, they wore their white hats and cried “Allez!” and punctuated points with rhythmic clapping. They took etiquette-breaching strolls through the stadium aisles during play. Most of all, and most important of all, they were there.
The crowds at the French Open were back to their no-mask, no-distancing, full-capacity, pre-pandemic levels Sunday for the start of this year’s edition, as much a part of the fabric of the event as the red clay that defines the Grand Slam tournament.
“A really festive atmosphere,” observed Alice Dufour, a 21-year-old who was part of a group trip from her Miramont tennis club near Bordeaux. “It’s a huge party.”
Because of COVID-19 restrictions in a country that went through three severe lockdowns, attendance at the French Open was capped at 1,000 spectators daily in 2020, creating a total two-week count of 15,000, instead of the more than 470,000 that came through the turnstiles in 2019. A year ago, the maximum was 5,388 for each of the first 10 days, before being eased somewhat to allow 8,500 in when the men’s final was held.
Sunday’s attendance was 32,453.
Clearly, they’re thrilled to watch tennis and partake in the sport of seeing-and-being-seen, of a piece with a society-wide sense of joy and relief at the notion that perhaps some semblance of normalcy has returned — even if the coronavirus is still responsible for illness and death around the world as variants spread.
The players, without a doubt, are pleased to see so many faces around again, too.
“I have always appreciated the fans, but this time they are part of it even more. … I have realized, ever since everything kind of is getting back to normal, just, ‘Wow, this makes a huge difference,’” said Grigor Dimitrov, a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist from Bulgaria who is seeded 18th in Paris. “That’s partly why we enjoy the sport itself. Without the fans, we definitely won’t be the same.”
As his 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory over American Marcos Giron unfolded at 1,351-seat Court No. 7, the place was standing-room only — and there was a lot more standing going on in the queues outside entrances for folks hoping to sneak in during the third set, no matter how lopsided it was.
One Dimitrov fan draped a white-green-and-red Bulgarian flag over a glass railing along a balcony of the nearby main stadium, Court Philippe Chatrier, while catching a glimpse from there.
Shouts rose from an adjacent arena, where a pair of unseeded, unheralded players met. Later, in Chatrier, when a Frenchwoman won a game in a match she would lose to a Greek opponent, the locals delighted in the development, chanting their player’s first name repeatedly.
“It’s amazing to have the fans back, to have the people back,” said Katerina Siniakova, a Czech player who won the women’s doubles title last year and won a first-round singles match Sunday.
John Isner, the 23rd-seeded American, recalled his third-round loss to eventual runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in Chatrier in 2021, when a COVID-19 curfew meant the stands had to be emptied at about midnight.
“It was surreal out there, playing on center court at night, with literally no one watching except his team and my team. That kind of stunk,” Isner said after his victory Sunday.
“Happy to have the fans back. I think they showed up very well today — I mean, not just on my court. I could hear roars going around the grounds,” he said. “Fans are very passionate here, and the players appreciate that.”
One fan who certainly appreciated the chance to be in attendance Sunday was Ryan Cardiff, a 24-year-old American who said he was supposed to take a vacation in France in May 2020 to mark his graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, where he played tennis.
That celebratory trip needed to wait until now. But eventually, it happened, and Cardiff was in line Sunday to enter Court No. 8 with his mother, Sheryl Kline.
“It’s super cool. A lot of energy,” Cardiff said. “The fans are really into it.”
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Nine projects begin CSRC's next phase of automotive safety research, backed by a new five-year, $30 million commitment
CSRC to collaborate with University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Iowa, Virginia Tech and Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) today introduced nine new projects being launched as part of the next phase of its pioneering automotive safety research, backed by the new five-year, $30 million commitment announced last year. The new research projects, announced during a virtual CSRC media event showcasing safer mobility, will examine the diversity of safety needs and analyze safe mobility options that accommodate a variety of applications, physical characteristics and levels of accessibility for people and society.
"The foundation of CSRC is built on collaborations to tap outstanding safety researchers and institutions throughout the country, and we're excited to continue these strategic partnerships into the future," said Danil Prokhorov, director of Toyota's CSRC and Future Research Department (FRD). "As we explore inclusive safety technologies for meeting unique and ever-evolving needs in our pursuit of mobility for all, we'll also continue to publish our CSRC research discoveries for others to help foster societal benefit."
The new projects will engage the expertise of the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Iowa, Virginia Tech and Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. Data from each project will be published and openly presented to maximize the output from these collaborations and studies for benefiting the advancement of automotive safety industrywide.
The nine projects are:
Projects are selected based on their application to CSRC's new research tracks for the next five-year period – Human-Centric, Safety Assurance and Assessment – which weave together the diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds of CSRC's team. Each project is designed to be completed in a short amount of time to emphasize agility for more rapid results.
CSRC is considering additional projects and will announce more at a later date. CSRC will also seek out new partnerships who can offer new perspectives and offer different research methods for addressing safety issues facing at-risk and vulnerable populations.
CRSC also published a thought leadership paper today summarizing CSRC NEXT, its previous research phase from 2017-2021. This phase included a $35 million investment in research that emphasized the challenges and opportunities of autonomous and connected vehicle technologies over the next decade. The paper can be reviewed and downloaded HERE. Additionally, a short video was produced that encapsulates the importance of CSRC and its achievements with a preview of future plans.
Toyota created the Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) in 2011 to advance traffic safety for the industry and society through open partnerships with universities, hospitals and other institutions. CSRC has received $85 million over its first 10 years for foundational safety research, including the factors that lead to distracted driving and the development of tools and testing procedures related to the efficacy of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Since its inception, CSRC has completed 85 research projects with more than 30 different institutions, published over 260 research papers and engaged more than 300 researchers, who have publicly shared the output globally. The projects have made meaningful contributions to help advance research and technology for the safe integration of future mobility solutions for all.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, June 17th, the second season of David Meltzer's late-night entrepreneurial show "Office Hours" premieres on Apple TV and will be available in more than 100 countries around the world upon its release. Office Hours features billionaires, millionaires, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes and entertainers to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Hosted by Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, David Meltzer.
Season 2 features appearances from Daymond John from Shark Tank, entrepreneur and best-selling author Ed Mylett, US Olympic beach volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings, chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck, New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant Dr Joe Dispenza, "The Iceman" Wim Hof, and Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Enterprises, Cardone Capital, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule.
Alongside Host David Meltzer, will be his star-studded co-hosts, including Jayson Waller, the host of True Underdog Podcast and CEO of Pink Energy, Thomas "T.J." Colaiezzi, Founder & CEO of LifeBrand, Kim Perell, CEO & Founder of 100.co, and Rory Cutaia, CEO of Verb Technologies (NASDAQ: VERB).
Providing the "Junior Achievement Impact Honoree'' this season is renowned business leader, CEO, and founder of VoteBash, Martijn Atell. Each episode, the global social voting platform will be acknowledging one entrepreneur for the positive impact that they are making on the world.
Junior Achievement Worldwide one of the largest non-governmental organizations and has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its work empowering the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, will serve as a special guest for one episode, joining David Meltzer, who is also the organization's Chief Chancellor.
This season's Executive Spotlights will feature trailblazing entrepreneurs including Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew Apparel, Thaddeus Gala, CEO of The Guardians, and Tushar Nadkarni, chief growth and product officer at Celsius Network.
"I'm so excited for this new season to launch on one of the world's most popular streaming platforms, Apple TV," explains Executive Producer, David Meltzer. "It's my mission to create content that gives entrepreneurs the tools to be their best, and I can't wait to share this new season with the world."
David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is one of the world's top Entrepreneurs, Investors and Business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur's #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World's Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix: His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing… VALUE. In all his content, and communication that's exactly what you'll receive.
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New research highlights the importance of reviewing non-cancer chronic medications linked with frailty in older adults with blood cancers based on NCCN Guidelines list of inappropriate medications, in order to prevent dangerous interactions that may lead to falls or other adverse events.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study in the August 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests a new way for hematologic oncologists to protect older patients from the risks of medication interactions. As part of the Older Adult Hematologic Malignancies Program, gerontology researchers teamed up with hematologic-oncology investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to look at the association between older patients with blood cancers who were taking multiple medications and their corresponding frailty. They also created a new scale based on a list of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMs) from the NCCN Guidelines® for Older Adult Oncology—called the Geriatric Oncology-Potentially Inappropriate Medications (GO-PIMs) Scale—and found it to be more effective at predicting frailty than conventional methods.
"A large portion of research for older adults identifies patients as 'having polypharmacy' (i.e. taking multiple medications at the same time, leading to a higher risk of adverse events) based on a cutoff of five or more medications; but they don't specify which medications. Unfortunately, 50% of Americans 75-and-older meet this definition for polypharmacy, making it challenging for busy oncology teams to adequately review chronic medications in order to prevent potential problems," explained co-lead author Tammy T. Hshieh, MD, MPH, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. "We were interested in the NCCN list of medications of concern because, in contrast to other lists, it was developed by geriatricians and oncologists to be specific for older adults with cancer. We found the GO-PIMs scale we created based on this list carried the strongest association with frailty and can be used by oncology teams to help decrease inappropriate medication usage in an effective way to potentially improve patients' overall health.
"The health risks from these specifically identified medications—including falls and fatigue—often outweigh their benefits, especially in older adults whose ability to tolerate side effects are reduced," said co-lead author Clark DuMontier, MD, MPH, also with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. "Our GO-PIMs tool makes it easier for oncology teams to identify these medications and consider deprescribing them. This scale can also be easily converted into an automated tool that identifies high-risk medications within an electronic health record."
The researchers examined 785 transplant-ineligible blood cancer patients age 75-and-older treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute between February 2015 and November 2019. Frailty was defined by combining two approaches well-established in aging research: the "phenotypic approach," based on slow gait speed, weakness measured by grip strength, self-reported exhaustion, low physical activity, and weight loss, and the "cumulative deficit approach," based on the presence of multiple health deficits spanning comorbidity, cognition, and function. Each additional 'unspecified' medication in general increased the relative odds of being pre-frail or frail by 8%, while each additional medication on the GO-PIMs scale increased the relative odds by 65%. Compared to robust patients, frail and pre-frail patients were more likely to be taking benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or corticosteroids.
The study was cross-sectional and it was not possible to determine which came first, the medications or the frailty. However, the researchers did control for conditions that are known to contribute to frailty, and they adjusted for comorbidity severity to reduce the possibility that the association was due to underlying issues rather than the medications themselves.
"The GO-PIMs scale may allow for targeted deprescribing in older adults with blood cancer and could reduce adverse outcomes," commented Tracey O'Connor, MD, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Member of the NCCN Guidelines Panel for Older Adult Oncology, who was not involved in this research. "Additional studies are warranted to better define the optimal utilization of this scale and its potential benefits for older adults with cancer."
To read the entire study, visit JNCCN.org. Complimentary access to "The Association of Polypharmacy and Potentially Inappropriate Medications with Frailty among Older Adults with Blood Cancer" is available until November 10, 2022.
More than 25,000 oncologists and other cancer care professionals across the United States read JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. This peer-reviewed, indexed medical journal provides the latest information about innovation in translational medicine, and scientific studies related to oncology health services research, including quality care and value, bioethics, comparative and cost effectiveness, public policy, and interventional research on supportive care and survivorship. JNCCN features updates on the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), review articles elaborating on guidelines recommendations, health services research, and case reports highlighting molecular insights in patient care. JNCCN is published by Harborside. Visit JNCCN.org. To inquire if you are eligible for a FREE subscription to JNCCN, visit NCCN.org/jnccn/subscribe. Follow JNCCN on Twitter @JNCCN.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the NCCN Foundation®. NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information and follow NCCN on Facebook @NCCNorg, Instagram @NCCNorg, and Twitter @NCCN.
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LAS VEGAS, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Delaware Court of Chancery today granted summary judgment in favor of the Company in connection with a lawsuit brought by Icahn Partners LP and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP. On February 11, 2022, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit regarding Icahn's Special Meeting Proposal on the basis that the Special Meeting Proposal is not lawful and not consistent with the Company's organizational documents.
Southwest Gas issued the following statement in connection with the summary judgment:
We are pleased that the Court granted the Company's motion regarding Mr. Icahn's improper proposal to call a Special Meeting in an attempt to hold an illegal and improper second election for directors. The Southwest Gas Annual Meeting remains the proper venue for stockholders to elect directors. Accordingly, Mr. Icahn's Special Meeting Proposal will not be considered by stockholders at the Company's Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 12, 2022.
The case is Icahn Partners LP, et al. v. John P. Hester, et al., C.A. No. 2021-1031-KSJM.
About Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas, and providing comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America. Southwest Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, safely and reliably delivers natural gas to over two million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada. The Company's MountainWest subsidiary provides natural gas storage and interstate pipeline services within the Rocky Mountain region. Centuri Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.
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This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval in connection with the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders of Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (the "Annual Meeting"). In connection with the Annual Meeting, the Company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which the Company has furnished to its stockholders in connection with the Annual Meeting. The Company may furnish additional materials in connection with the Annual Meeting. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, WE URGE STOCKHOLDERS TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND WHITE PROXY CARD AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WHEN SUCH INFORMATION IS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE ANNUAL MEETING. The proposals for the Annual Meeting are being made solely through the definitive proxy statement. In addition, a copy of the definitive proxy statement may be obtained free of charge from www.swgasholdings.com/proxymaterials. Security holders also may obtain, free of charge, copies of the proxy statement and any other documents filed by Company with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, and at the Company's website at www.swgasholdings.com.
Important Information for Investors and Stockholders: This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. In response to the tender offer for the shares of the Company commenced by IEP Utility Holdings LLC and Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., the Company has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with the SEC. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and stockholders may obtain a free copy of these documents free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and at the Company's website at www.swgasholdings.com. In addition, copies of these materials may be requested from the Company's information agent, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, toll-free at (877) 825-8621.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") and the Company's expectations or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future, and include (without limitation) statements regarding expectations with respect to a separation of Centuri, the future performance of Centuri, Southwest Gas's dividend ratios and Southwest Gas's future performance. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of the Company could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the timing and amount of rate relief, changes in rate design, customer growth rates, the effects of regulation/deregulation, tax reform and related regulatory decisions, the impacts of construction activity at Centuri, whether we will separate Centuri within the anticipated timeframe and the impact to our results of operations and financial position from the separation, the potential for, and the impact of, a credit rating downgrade, the costs to integrate MountainWest, future earnings trends, inflation, sufficiency of labor markets and similar resources, seasonal patterns, the cost and management attention of ongoing litigation that the Company is currently engaged in, the effects of the pending tender offer and proxy contest brought by Carl Icahn and his affiliates, and the impacts of stock market volatility. In addition, the Company can provide no assurance that its discussions about future operating margin, operating income, COLI earnings, interest expense, and capital expenditures of the natural gas distribution segment will occur. Likewise, the Company can provide no assurance that discussions regarding utility infrastructure services segment revenues, EBITDA as a percentage of revenue, and interest expense will transpire, nor assurance regarding acquisitions or their impacts, including management's plans or expectations related thereto, including with regard to Riggs Distler or MountainWest. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's and Southwest Gas Corporation's current and periodic reports, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, filed from time to time with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its Web site or otherwise. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
Participants in the Solicitation: The directors and officers of the Company may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the Company's directors and officers and their respective interests in the Company by security holdings or otherwise is available in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and the definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants is included in other relevant materials filed with the SEC.
Contacts
For investor information, contact: Boyd Nelson, (702) 876-7237, boyd.nelson@swgas.com; or Innisfree M&A Incorporated, Scott Winter/Jennifer Shotwell/Jon Salzberger, (212) 750-5833.
For media information, contact: Sean Corbett, (702) 876-7219, sean.corbett@swgas.com; or Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, Dan Katcher / Tim Lynch, (212) 355-4449.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO), a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
- Second quarter 2022 Medicare Submitted Policies of 177,911 increased 9% compared to the prior year period. YTD 2022 Medicare Submitted Policies of 478,554 increased 38% compared to the prior year period.
- Second quarter 2022 net revenue of $158.7 million decreased 19% compared to the prior year period. YTD 2022 net revenue of $429.2 million increased 7% compared to the prior year period.
- Second quarter 2022 net loss of $113.8 million compared to a net loss of $39.2 million in the prior year period. YTD 2022 net loss of $151.0 million compared to a net loss of $46.5 million in the prior year period.
- Second quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA1 of negative $31.7 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA1 of $14.3 million in the prior year period. YTD 2022 Adjusted EBITDA1 of negative $20.7 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA1 of $46.4 million in the prior year period.
- YTD 2022 positive cash flow from operations of $6.4 million compared to cash flow used in operations of $32.3 million in the prior year period.
"GoHealth has established itself as the volume leader in the Medicare Advantage e-broker space with a strong technology backbone, differentiated carrier relationships, and an innovative product portfolio. Our industry is facing a natural inflection point as competitive dynamics amongst our carrier partners and the needs of Medicare beneficiaries evolve. With that as our backdrop, we have embarked on a meaningful transformation for the organization with a renewed focus on high-quality customer experience, efficiency, and cash flow," said Vijay Kotte, GoHealth's Chief Executive Officer.
"I am confident in our team as we reposition the Company for success, and do not believe this quarter's results represent the financial performance we are capable of achieving," said Kotte."We are happy to report that the initial positive interest we received in our new Encompass Connect and Engage modules has resulted in contracts with each of our major carrier partners. We're ramping up these programs and expect to be fully deployed for this upcoming AEP. The expanded Encompass platform provides better carrier alignment, predictability, transparency, and unit economics, while also driving more cash into the business," said Kotte.
Mr. Kotte continued, "We expect our strategic moves, including the cost actions recently taken and the future ramp-up of our Encompass programs, to materially strengthen our ability to achieve cash flow breakeven on a trailing twelve-month basis by the middle of next year. While I believe we are now well positioned to execute on our goals, we have made the prudent decision to suspend the Company's previously issued quantitative guidance for the remainder of 2022. We expect to provide more color regarding full year 2022 on our third quarter earnings later this fall."
"We have a great deal of opportunity ahead of us as we transform our unique services and our differentiated Encompass platform with an eye toward quality and customer experience. We are eager to dig in and look forward to sharing updates on our progress over the coming quarters," concluded Mr. Kotte.
Additional Second Quarter 2022 Items of Note
- On August 9, 2022, the Company eliminated 835 full-time positions, representing approximately 23.7% of our workforce, primarily within our customer care and enrollment group. Total expected severance and employee-related charges are projected to be approximately $7.0 - $9.0 million and are primarily related to termination and employee-related benefits. These charges will be settled in cash.
- The Company also announced it reached an agreement with its lenders to amend the Company's term debt facility to better align the debt covenants with the Company's trajectory of turnaround and growth. Details of the amended credit facilities are set forth on a Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call today, Monday, August 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results. Participants can pre-register for the conference call at the following link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI000b356a45c24452aea2f52ec20378bd. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available via GoHealth's Investor Relations website, https://investors.gohealth.com/. A replay of the call will be available via webcast for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call.
About GoHealth, Inc.:
As a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company, GoHealth's mission is to improve access to healthcare in America. Enrolling in a health insurance plan can be confusing for customers, and the seemingly small differences between plans can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs or lack of access to critical medicines and even providers. GoHealth combines cutting-edge technology, data science and deep industry expertise to match customers with the healthcare policy and carrier that is right for them. GoHealth has enrolled millions of people in Medicare plans and individual and family plans. For more information, visit https://www.gohealth.com.
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This release contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, among others, statements regarding our expected growth, level of cash flow, future capital expenditures and debt service obligations are forward-looking statements.
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These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and are subject to a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, but are not limited to, the following: the marketing and sale of Medicare plans are subject to numerous, complex and frequently changing laws, regulations and guidelines; our business may be harmed if we lose our relationships with carriers or if our relationships with carriers change; our failure to grow our customer base or retain our existing customers; carriers may reduce the commissions paid to us and change their underwriting practices in ways that reduce the number of, or impact the renewal or approval rates of, insurance policies sold through our platform; factors that impact our estimate of LTV (as defined below) may be adversely impacted; our management and independent auditors have identified a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting, and we may be unable to develop, implement and maintain appropriate controls in future periods, which may lead to errors or omissions in our financial statements; the potential delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Global Market; volatility in general economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, and other commodity prices and exchange rates may impact our financial position and performance; our ability to borrow under the Credit Agreement is subject to ongoing compliance with a number of financial covenants, affirmative covenants, and other restrictions, which may limit our operations and our ability to take certain actions; we currently depend on a small group of carriers for a substantial portion of our revenue; information technology system failures could interrupt our operations; our ability to sell Medicare-related health insurance plans is largely dependent on our licensed health insurance agents; operating and growing our business may require additional capital; our strategic focus on cash flow optimization may lead to decreased revenue or otherwise adversely affect our business; we may lose key employees or fail to attract qualified employees; our operations may be adversely impacted by a reduction in employee headcount or other similar actions; the Founders (as defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 10-K")) and Centerbridge (as defined in the 2021 Form 10-K) have significant influence over us, including control over decisions that require the approval of stockholders; and other important factors described in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our 2021 Form 10-K, and the section titled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this press release, as well as the cautionary statements and other risk factors set forth in the 2021 Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 and other SEC filings. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. Many of the important factors that will determine these results are beyond our ability to control or predict. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as otherwise required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise. In addition, we cannot assess the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators
In this press release, we use supplemental measures of our performance that are derived from our consolidated financial information, but which are not presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures include net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization expense ("EBITDA"); Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted EBITDA is the primary financial performance measure used by management to evaluate its business and monitor its results of operations.
Adjusted EBITDA represents, as applicable for the period, EBITDA as further adjusted for certain items summarized below in this press release. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenues.
We use non-GAAP financial measures to supplement financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows management to better understand our consolidated financial performance from period to period and better project our future consolidated financial performance as forecasts are developed at a level of detail different from that used to prepare GAAP-based financial measures. Moreover, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide our stakeholders with useful information to help them evaluate our operating results by facilitating an enhanced understanding of our operating performance and enabling them to make more meaningful period to period comparisons. There are limitations to the use of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. For example, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered as indicators of performance in isolation from or as a substitute for net income (loss) prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read only in conjunction with financial information presented on a GAAP basis. Reconciliations of each of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), are presented in the tables below in this press release. We encourage you to review the reconciliations in conjunction with the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures for each of the periods presented. In future periods, we may exclude similar items, may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items and include other expenses, costs and non-recurring items.
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"Adjusted EBITDA" represents, as applicable for the period, EBITDA as further adjusted for certain items summarized below in this press release.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" refers to Adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenues.
"Approved Submissions" refer to Submitted Policies approved by carriers for the identified product during the indicated period.
"LTV Per Approved Submission" refers to the Lifetime Value of Commissions per Approved Submission, which we define as (i) aggregate commissions estimated to be collected over the estimated life of all commissionable Approved Submissions for the relevant period based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, contracted commission rates, carrier mix and expected policy persistency with applied constraints, excluding revenue adjustments recorded in the period, but relating to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods, divided by (ii) the number of commissionable Approved Submissions for such period.
"Submitted Policies" refer to completed applications that, with respect to each such application, the consumer has authorized us to submit to the carrier.
The following tables set forth the components of our results of operations for the periods indicated (unaudited):
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The following table presents the number of Submitted Policies by product for the Medicare segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, for those submissions that are commissionable (compensated through commissions received from carriers):
The following tables present the number of Approved Submissions by product relating to commissionable policies for the Medicare segments for three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Only commissionable policies are used to calculate LTV.
The following table presents the LTV per Approved Submission by product for the Medicare segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
The following table presents the number of Submitted Policies by product for the Medicare segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, for those submissions that are non-commissionable (compensated via hourly fees and enrollment fees) and do not result in commission revenue:
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13-year-old girl critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Osprey
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:23 PM EDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
OSPREY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver who hit a 13-year-old girl in a school crosswalk Tuesday afternoon and drove away.
Investigators say the girl was on a bicycle inside a crosswalk, marked with flashing yellow lights and yellow signage, on East Bay Street about 4:15 p.m. when a dark silver sedan approached her, heading west.
The sedan hit the girl, critically injuring her, troopers say before fleeing the scene westbound on East Bay Street.
The vehicle should have windshield and front-end damage.
The Florida Highway Patrol is requesting anyone with information on this hit-and-run crash to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The summertime is in high gear with high temperatures but that also means relaxation is (hopefully) at its peak and you might need a reminder that it is A-okay to get your drink on. What better way to sit by the pool or even just simply relax with a daiquiri in your hand?
If Tuesday, July 19 had anything to say about it, they’d say that a daiquiri in hand during the summertime is sublime as it is National Daiquiri Day! This sweet drink is popular all over the U.S. but especially popular in Texas and the south.
NationalToday says, “Did you know the daiquiri was likely invented by Cuban miners? An engineer named Jennings Cox supervised a mine in a village named Daiquiri in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. After work, Cox and his colleagues would gather at the local bar. One day Cox mixed Bacardi, sugar, and lime into a glass of ice.”
We of course want to make sure you can celebrate accordingly and especially if you’re not wanting or into concocting your own daiquiris at home. We checked out Yelp’s list of the best daiquiri drive-thrus and bars in Dallas:
Drive-thrus
- Eskimo Hut – Denton
- Daq and Mag Daiquiris
- Eskimo Hut – Arlington Heights
- Eskimo Heights – Arlington
- Super Mix Mariscos Restaurant – Lewisville
Bars
- Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory – East Dallas
- Boozy Dallas – Oak Cliff
- The Daiquiri Shoppe
- Daq and Mag Daiquiris
- Gators – West End
- Boozy To Go Oak Cliff
- Eskimo Hut
- The Vrab Shed
- Mickeys Sports Bar and Grill | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/the-best-daiquiri-drive-thrus-bars-in-dallas-to-grab-a-drink-or-2-at/ | 2022-07-19T16:21:34Z |
KidWind Challenge kicks off in Topeka
Published: Apr. 2, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Tech savvy middle school students put their skills to the test Saturday morning. The top teams competed in the State KidWind Challenge in Topeka, with kids from over 21 counties participating in this years annual event.
The challenge tests the energy output of wind tur-bines the students make themselves, along with presentations of their projects to a team of judges, and completing a knowledge quiz, as well.
Brother and sister team Kalin and Kaylee Olberding say they’re very excited to have this opportunity to showcase their skills.
Students have to receive 100 points to win.
Kalin and kaylee were currently in the lead when we spoke to them.
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RENO, Nev., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERCO (Nasdaq: UHAL), the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, plans to report its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results after the close of market trading on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The Company is scheduled to conduct its first quarter investor conference call and webcast at 8 a.m. Arizona Time (11 a.m. ET) on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Listen via the internet: https://app.webinar.net/gao7rXlrbW4
The conference call and webcast may include forward-looking statements. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived for one year at www.amerco.com.
About AMERCO
AMERCO is the parent company of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company. U-Haul is in the shared use business and was founded on the fundamental philosophy that the division of use and specialization of ownership is good for both U-Haul customers and the environment.
About U-Haul
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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Former Bigs and Littles recognized for their commitment and impact made through mentorship
TAMPA, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announced the first class of inductees to its inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame, honoring former Bigs and Littles that have championed the power of mentorship throughout the organization's 116-year history. BBBSA recognizes these leaders whose dedication and achievements have significantly furthered its mission of inspiring young people's passions and empowering them to achieve success in life and career.
The induction ceremony was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, during Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's annual 'Bigger Together' National Conference, supported by Comcast/NBCUniversal and Centene. Nearly 3,000+ in-person and virtual attendees from across the country joined host, Kate Snow, former Big and current NBC Nightly News Sunday Anchor and NBC News Senior National Correspondent, to honor the inductees as they shared inspiring stories about the role we all play in empowering young people and encouraging others to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Featuring changemakers and leading executives in business, entertainment, politics, real estate and more, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Alumni Hall of Fame's goal is to honor those whose mentorship impact has left a legacy across the organization and has seen firsthand the life-long impact that these relationships can have on one's life.
The inaugural members of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Alumni Hall of Fame are (in alphabetical order):
- Emily Chen Carrera, Former Big and current BBBSA Board Member, Private Wealth Real Estate Specialist & Chief of Research, Olshan Realty, Inc.
- Tory Green, Former Little and current Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service
- Kate Snow, Former Big and current NBC Nightly News Sunday Anchor and NBC News Senior National Correspondent
- Steve Soboroff, Former Big, Businessman and Los Angeles Police Commissioner
- Mark Tillman, Former 3X Big and past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- The Honorable Robert Wilkins, Former Little and current United States Circuit Judge
- Don Wolf, Former Big and former president of BBBSA's national board, President Emeritus, Do it Best Corp. (posthumous)
"We are honored to celebrate these former Bigs and Littles as the first class of inductees into our Alumni Hall of Fame and recognize their personal journeys as they look back on their mentorship experiences and reflect on how it made an impact on where they are today," says Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. "Among the estimated 20 million alumni Bigs and Littles, these individuals know firsthand the life-long impact that mentorship can have on one's life and they are true champions of our vision to empower every child with a plan for their future, and a mentor whose impact can last a lifetime."
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters' evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states. For more information, visit: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important September 6, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Unity securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 6, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on Unity's revenues; (3) accordingly, Unity had overstated its coUnity Software Inc.mmercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (4) as a result, Unity was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Unity class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7381 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Leading brands are leveraging Velocity's Free-to-Guest TV, Managed Guest WiFi, V-CAST™ TV services and more to manage their sprawling multi-site networks and control IT costs
HOLLAND, Ohio, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Velocity, A Managed Services Company, one of the nation's most rapidly growing providers of managed services to hotel networks will be displaying its unique hotel service offerings as a Bronze Sponsor of HITEC this year.
In addition to its subject matter experts, a number of Velocity's executive team will be in attendance at Booth #2531 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from June 27-30 to meet with customers, prospects, and media.
Velocity provides a one-stop shop for hotels seeking outsourced network management expertise to control their multi-location, geographically dispersed networks that can number into the several hundreds. Velocity can deliver these end-to-end management services by leveraging 13 redundant data centers and 5,500+ certified technicians across the nation, along with 450 carrier agreements supporting its status as a CLEC in all 50 states.
In addition to a full portfolio of managed services for IT networks, Velocity also offers Digital Signage, Digital/Mobile Advertising solutions, and related services to hotels. Velocity was featured last week in Enterprise Networking magazine as a Top 10 network management provider for 2022.
"As we have grown over the past 10 years, Velocity has become a 'go-to' provider for those companies who have a 'network of networks' ranging in size from 25 or so up to 700 networks and more," said Mark Walker, President and COO of Velocity. "These types of large, dispersed networks present significant and unique management requirements for companies who may not have the IT resources readily available to properly manage them. That's where Velocity steps in to manage those networks and their unique Internet of Things to improve QoS and squeeze out cost savings."
One of Velocity's more valuable service offerings is TEM, or Technology Expense Management, which Velocity offers for no charge and can guarantee cost savings. TEM is a process for pro-actively managing wireless, voice, and data with a goal towards eliminating duplicative telecom costs across networks, reducing risk and otherwise cutting telecom costs.
Partnering with another TEM software provider, Velocity can cut overall network infrastructure costs 10-20% or more, with no risk or up-front cost to the customer. Velocity's portfolio of managed services also include managed network and data services; voice services and solutions; call center services; on-site technician services; repair depot services; back office support; project management and media solutions; digital signage; media solutions; and more.
Velocity delivers customized IT managed services such as IT support, network management, voice and data connectivity, multinational data networking, on-site repairs and service, field project rollouts and implementations, free-to-guest TV and Wi-Fi solutions, digital signage and DOOH media solutions, and more in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment industries. Velocity is a privately held company with approximately 550 employees, 13 redundant data centers, 5,500+ certified technicians throughout the U.S., and 450 carrier agreements and is a CLEC in all 50 states. For more information, visit www.velocitymsc.com.
Darrek Porter
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A pitcher from a junior college baseball team in Texas was suspended four games after he attacked a baserunner on the opposing team, the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC) said Thursday.
The opposing player had just hit a home run Wednesday and was rounding the bases when the pitcher, who is from Weatherford College, charged the player from North Central Texas College.
After he was knocked down by the pitcher, the baserunner got up and jogged to touch the home plate. Following the altercation, the game was suspended until further notice, the Weatherford College athletics department said in a statement.
The baserunner -- who was ejected for taunting -- was suspended two games. Additionally, other players from both teams were suspended due to their roles in the aftermath of the incident.
Both teams ultimately forfeited the game, NTJCAC said Thursday.
The Weatherford College Police Department is investigating the incident and has taken statements, the Weatherford statement said. The athletics department said Wednesday the pitcher faces potential disciplinary action, including expulsion from the college.
The conference suspended "all team members for NCTC that were in the dugout or bullpen" and any assistant coaches who stepped onto the field for two games. It also suspended four additional Weatherford players and assistant coaches for two games.
NTJCAC said if North Central Texas College doesn't have enough players for its next two games against Weatherford, it will have to forfeit.
"We are shocked and disappointed at what happened in our game today," Weatherford College head baseball coach and assistant athletic director Jeff Lightfoot said Wednesday. "We do not condone this type of behavior. We have worked hard to build a program with the highest of standards. We are completely embarrassed by this incident, and we apologize to North Central Texas College and the fans of WC baseball. This type of behavior cannot be tolerated."
North Central Texas College also released a statement, saying it was investigating the incident and will be working in conjunction with Weatherford College "to determine the full extent of this event."
"The unfortunate events at Weatherford College will be used as a teaching moment for our student athletes to help ensure these incidents do not occur in the future," the NCTC statement added.
CNN reached out to both schools Thursday but did not immediately hear back.
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Integration Builds Momentum for Sector-wide Common Applications, Benchmarking, and Reporting
CHICAGO and SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Impact Genome Project® announced Fluxx will integrate with the Impact Genome's universal nonprofit impact registry. Fluxx joins SmartSimple in uniting philanthropy technology leaders in standardizing and quantifying social outcomes. Together, these grants platforms include more than 500 foundations and represent $23 billion in annual giving.
"This is a new day for philanthropy. A simple idea – creating a common, centralized registry for nonprofits to store their impact data – has the potential to revolutionize the social sector," said Jason Saul, CEO, the Impact Genome Project. "By integrating with the Impact Genome, Fluxx and SmartSimple are leading the field toward greater equity, transparency and accountability."
For funders, a common registry enables a new generation of functionality, including 'closest matching' searches, verified impact reporting, portfolio analysis, and benchmarking. For nonprofits, access to the Impact Genome's standardized and centralized registry will reduce administrative costs and avoid the need to continuously enter the same data into different grant systems.
"One of the key legacies of the global crises of the past two years is that we need shared infrastructure to ease nonprofit burden," said Chantal Forster, executive director, Technology Association of Grantmakers. "Increasingly, grantmakers have realized that investing in common data and shared technology tools across the sector reduces nonprofit overhead, improves equitable access to funding, and enables room for trust-building and collaboration."
For Grantmakers: A New Way to Invest in Social Impact
The Impact Genome provides an objective and efficient way to source, compare, and independently evaluate social impact, enabling grantmakers to operate more like investors. The system also offers grantmakers the ability to view individual grantee scorecards as well as aggregate impact reports, rolling up common data from across their entire grants portfolio. Even before they make a grant, funders can view standardized, comparable impact data on more than two million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
The impact registry's 'closest matching' search feature allows funders to find nonprofits that focus on specialized outcomes aligned to their strategic priorities. Organization matching can help to streamline an RFP process and reduce unqualified grant applications.
"Integrating with the Impact Genome's universal registry enables Fluxx to help our customers benchmark and act on their impact data," said Kerrin Mitchell, chief development officer and co-founder, Fluxx. "By standardizing on impact taxonomies, we can reduce the reporting burden on grantees and continue to forge relationships between givers and doers."
For Nonprofits: Accelerating Access to Funding
The Impact Genome's universal registry will automate grant applications and reports by allowing nonprofits to store and access organizational and program data from a centralized clearinghouse. Currently, nonprofits spend 15 hours or more on each grant report¹ amounting to billions of dollars spent on redundant administrative tasks each year. With a universal registry, nonprofits can store information on their program design, beneficiaries, theory of change, impacts, DEI, and evidence in one centralized location.
By using a registry, nonprofits can now be more discoverable by funders seeking to fund specific outcomes and beneficiaries. This new level of discoverability is intended to help nonprofits of all sizes be equally capable of competing for funding based on their ability to deliver results, instead of their marketing materials or connections.
Standardized data will also help nonprofits tell their impact stories in consistent and structured ways, using data on program efficacy and cost-per-outcome. The Impact Genome also helps nonprofits set quantifiable goals and provide outcomes-based reports to funders, increasing transparency between grantor and grantee.
"With the Impact Genome integration, we are now better able to help our grantmaking clients adopt more equitable practices and significantly elevate their social impact reporting," said Mike Reid, co-founder and chief operating officer, SmartSimple.
Nonprofits can join the registry at no cost by completing a profile here. Foundations, corporations, and other grantmaking organizations should contact their Fluxx and SmartSimple representatives for more information about how the Impact Genome integrates with their grants management systems.
About The Impact Genome Project
The Impact Genome Project is a universal registry that enables nonprofits and funders to standardize, verify and report social outcomes. The project is a public-private research initiative developed in collaboration with leading social scientists, economists, statisticians, and data entrepreneurs. With the Impact Genome's standardized data, nonprofits and funders can evaluate and report on more than 132 common social outcomes. The Impact Genome Project is an initiative of Mission Metrics, LLC.
About Fluxx
Fluxx is the most trusted cloud-first grantmaking solution. Purpose-built by grantmakers for grants management, Fluxx is women-led, a DEI champion, and a Pledge 1% member organization. More than 350 world-class foundations and government organizations use Fluxx, including 10 of the top 20 foundations, granting more than $15 billion annually and impacting more than 150,000 non-profits. Find out more at www.fluxx.io and follow @fluxxlabs on Twitter.
About SmartSimple
Founded in 2002, SmartSimple Software has pioneered cloud-based workflow and collaboration solutions for two decades. SmartSimple's platform, SmartSimple Cloud, is award-winning and highly rated by organizations looking for flexibility, security, and advanced features. Trusted by 450+ clients globally, including prominent foundations, Fortune 500 companies, and government funders, the platform connected 1.8 million end-users to billions of dollars in critical grant funding last year alone. To learn why SmartSimple was recently rated highest in advanced features, visit smartsimple.com and follow them on LinkedIn.
- Center for Effective Philanthropy, Working Well with Grantees. 2013.
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Q2 net revenues decreased by 11.8% year-over-year
Q2 New student enrollments[1] increased by 39.4% year-over-year
Q2 net income reached RMB114.6 million
BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) ("Sunlands" or the "Company"), a leader in China's online post-secondary and professional education, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Snapshots
- Net revenues were RMB555.0 million (US$82.9 million), representing an 11.8% decrease year-over-year.
- Gross billings (non-GAAP) were RMB369.8 million (US$55.2 million), representing a 14.1% decrease year-over-year.
- Gross profit was RMB463.8 million (US$69.2 million), representing a 12.9% decrease year-over-year.
- Net income was RMB114.6 million (US$17.1 million), representing a 418.9% increase year-over-year.
- Net income margin, defined as net income as a percentage of net revenues, increased to 20.6% from 3.5% in the second quarter of 2021.
- New student enrollments were 120,763, representing a 39.4% increase year-over-year.
- As of June 30, 2022, the Company's deferred revenue balance was RMB1,998.1 million (US$298.3 million).
"Amid the pandemic's resurgence and macroeconomic weakness in the second quarter, we achieved RMB114.6 million of net income, representing a fourfold increase year-over-year. This was primarily driven by our consistent emphasis on operating efficiency and solid execution of our business strategies, as we remained steadfast while navigating the Company through external uncertainties," said Mr. Tongbo Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Sunlands.
"We were also pleased to see our continued efforts to optimize our product mix and expand our course portfolio were rewarded with improving operational results, reflected in a 39.4% year-over-year increase in our new student enrollments and a reduced year-over-year decrease in gross billings. We accomplished this by acquiring students from a wider range of age groups with higher sales efficiency, as we cut down our sales and marketing expenses by 34.8% year-over-year. These results highlight our organizational resilience and reinforce our confidence in our strategy to achieve balanced growth and profitability."
"In June, we declared a special cash dividend to share our success with shareholders following four consecutive quarters of profitability. Going forward, we will strive to create additional shareholder value by continuously improving our profitability and cash flow. At the same time, we remain focused on developing diverse skill and interest courses and enhancing our teaching and service quality to attract new students, with the target of bringing life-changing and fulfilling learning experiences to our students," concluded Mr. Liu.
Ms. Selena Lu Lv, Chief Financial Officer of Sunlands, commented, "Our second quarter results were in line with our expectations, with sustained bottom-line strength despite the 11.8% year-over-year decrease in net revenues, as we strived for healthy and sustainable growth. During the quarter, we continued executing various initiatives to build a highly efficient and lean organization while optimizing our expense management, leading to a 32.4% year-over-year decrease in our operating expenses. Our cost efficiency improvements resulted in notable net income growth, from RMB22.1 million for the second quarter of 2021 to RMB114.6 million for this quarter. Going forward, we are optimistic that our continued efforts to broaden our online course offerings, streamline our cost structure, and dedicate ourselves to providing enhanced services to our students will ultimately enable us to realize long-term growth."
Financial Results for the second quarter of 2022
Net Revenues
In the second quarter of 2022, net revenues decreased by 11.8% to RMB555.0 million (US$82.9 million) from RMB629.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly driven by the decline in gross billings.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues decreased by 6.2% to RMB91.2 million (US$13.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB97.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in employee compensation expenses related to the cost of revenues.
Gross Profit
Gross profit decreased by 12.9% to RMB463.8 million (US$69.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB532.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Operating Expenses
In the second quarter of 2022, operating expenses were RMB351.2 million (US$52.4 million), representing a 32.4% decrease from RMB519.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 34.8% to RMB293.0 million (US$43.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB449.1 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to: (i) lower spending on branding and marketing activities; and (ii) declined compensation expenses related to our sales and marketing personnel.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 9.7% to RMB46.6 million (US$7.0 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB51.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to declined compensation expenses related to general and administrative personnel.
Product development expenses decreased by 38.3% to RMB11.6 million (US$1.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB18.8 million in the second quarter of 2021. Product development expenses were mainly comprised of compensation expenses.
Other Income
Other income decreased by 41.8% to RMB4.8 million (US$0.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022 from RMB8.2 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Net Income
Net income for the second quarter of 2022 was RMB114.6 million (US$17.1 million), compared with RMB22.1 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB16.89 (US$2.52) in the second quarter of 2022.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had RMB727.5 million (US$108.6 million) of cash and cash equivalents and RMB138.7 million (US$20.7 million) of short-term investments, compared with RMB676.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and RMB184.2 million of short-term investments as of December 31, 2021.
Deferred Revenue
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a deferred revenue balance of RMB1,998.1 million (US$298.3 million), compared with RMB2,348.2 million as of December 31, 2021.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures were incurred primarily in connection with information technology infrastructure equipment and leasehold improvements necessary to support the Company's operations. Capital expenditures were RMB0.3 million (US$0.1 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB7.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Financial Results for the First Six Months of 2022
Net Revenues
In the first six months of 2022, net revenues decreased by 11.7% to RMB1,168.3 million (US$174.4 million) from RMB1,323.8 million in the first six months of 2021.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues decreased by 7.7% to RMB188.0 million (US$28.1 million) in the first six months of 2022 from RMB203.7 million in the first six months of 2021.
Gross Profit
Gross profit decreased by 12.5% to RMB980.3 million (US$146.4 million) from RMB1,120.1 million in the first six months of 2021.
Operating Expenses
In the first six months of 2022, operating expenses were RMB697.0 million (US$104.1 million), representing a 41.2% decrease from RMB1,186.2 million in the first six months of 2021.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 44.3% to RMB588.0 million (US$87.8 million) in the first six months of 2022 from RMB1,055.6 million in the first six months of 2021.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 9.4% to RMB85.1 million (US$12.7 million) in the first six months of 2022 from RMB93.9 million in the first six months of 2021.
Product development expenses decreased by 34.8% to RMB23.9 million (US$3.6 million) in the first six months of 2022 from RMB36.7 million in the first six months of 2021.
Other Income
Other income for the first six months of 2022 was RMB14.3 million (US$2.1 million), compared with RMB29.4 million in the first six months of 2021. The decrease was primarily because value-added tax exemption offered by the relevant authorities as part of the national COVID-19 relief effort came to an end in April 2021.
Net Income
Net income for the first six months of 2022 was RMB294.0 million (US$43.9 million), compared with net loss of RMB31.2 million in the first six months of 2021.
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share
Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB43.95 (US$6.56) in the first six months of 2022, compared with net loss per share of RMB4.48 in the first six months of 2021.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures were incurred primarily in connection with IT infrastructure equipment and leasehold improvements necessary to support the Company's operations. Capital expenditures were RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million) in the first six months of 2022, compared with RMB9.5 million in the first six months of 2021.
Outlook
For the third quarter of 2022, Sunlands currently expects net revenues to be between RMB520 million to RMB540 million, which would represent a decrease of 9.3% to 12.6% year-over-year.
The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to substantial uncertainty.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and all revenues are denominated in Renminbi ("RMB"). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for June 30, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on June 30, 2022, or at any other rate.
Conference Call and Webcast
Sunlands' management team will host a conference call at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time, (7:30 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time) on August 18, 2022, following the quarterly results announcement.
The dial-in details for the live conference call are:
Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. When prompted, ask to be connected to the call for "Sunlands Technology Group." Participants will be required to state their name and company upon entering the call.
A live webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sunlands' website at http://www.sunlands.investorroom.com/.
A replay of the conference call will be available 1 hour after the end of the conference call until August 25, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About Sunlands
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) ("Sunlands" or the "Company"), formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group, is the leader in China's online post-secondary and professional education. With a one to many, live streaming platform, Sunlands offers various degree and diploma-oriented post-secondary courses as well as online professional courses and educational content, to help students prepare for professional certification exams and attain professional skills. Students can access its services either through PC or mobile applications. The Company's online platform cultivates a personalized, interactive learning environment by featuring a virtual learning community and a vast library of educational content offerings that adapt to the learning habits of its students. Sunlands offers a unique approach to education research and development that organizes subject content into Learning Outcome Trees, the Company's proprietary knowledge management system. Sunlands has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions that help them achieve their goals.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use gross billings, EBITDA, non-GAAP operating cost and expense, non-GAAP loss/income from operations and Non-GAAP net loss/income per share, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
We define gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course packages, net of the total amount of refunds paid in such period. Our management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because we generally bill our students for the entire course tuition at the time of sale of our course packages and recognize revenue proportionally over a period. EBITDA is defined as net loss/income excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income, and income tax expenses. We believe that gross billings and EBITDA provide valuable insight into the sales of our course packages and the performance of our business.
These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, their most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP measure has been provided in the tables included below. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As gross billings, EBITDA, operating cost and expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, sales and marketing expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, product development expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net loss/income exclude share-based compensation expenses, and basic and diluted net loss/income per share excluding share-based compensation expenses have material limitations as an analytical metric and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider gross billings and EBITDA as a substitute for, or superior to, their respective most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Sunlands may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Sunlands' beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: Sunlands' goals and strategies; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its brand and services; its ability to retain and increase student enrollments; its ability to offer new courses and educational content; its ability to improve teaching quality and students' learning results; its ability to improve sales and marketing efficiency and effectiveness; its ability to engage, train and retain new faculty members; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to maintain and improve technology infrastructure necessary to operate its business; competition in the online education industry in China; relevant government policies and regulations relating to Sunlands' corporate structure, business and industry; and general economic and business condition in China Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Sunlands' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Sunlands does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media enquiries, please contact:
Sunlands Technology Group
Investor Relations
Email: sl-ir@sunlands.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: sunlands@tpg-ir.com
Yang Song
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: sunlands@tpg-ir.com
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NEW YORK and TORONTO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. ("iAnthus" or the "Company") (CSE: IAN) (OTCPK: ITHUF), which owns, operates, and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which includes its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the related management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, can be accessed on the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC's") website at www.sec.gov, the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and on the Company's website at www.iAnthus.com. As a result of the Company becoming a U.S. reporting company in February 2021, the Company's financial statements are reported in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). All currency is expressed in U.S. dollars.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue of $42.8 million, a sequential decrease of 10% from Q4 2021 and a decrease of 17% from the same period in the prior year.
- Gross profit of $22.5 million, relatively flat when compared to Q4 2021 and a decrease of 24% from the same period in the prior year.
- Gross margin of 52.6%, reflecting a sequential increase of 560bps from Q4 2021 and a decrease of 480bps from the same period in the prior year.
- Net loss of $10.1 million, or a loss of $0.06 per share, compared to a loss of $26.9 million or a loss of $0.16 per share in Q4 2021, and compared to a loss of $19.5 million, or a loss of $0.11 per share, in the same period in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA(5) of $3.4 million, a sequential decrease from $8.2 million in Q4 2021 and decrease from $13.0 million from the same period in the prior year. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliation tables of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as used in this news release to GAAP are included below.
- Due to liquidity constraints experienced by the Company, the Company did not make applicable interest payments due on its 13% senior secured convertible debentures ("Secured Notes") and its 8% convertible unsecured debentures ("Unsecured Debentures") due during 2020. As previously disclosed by the Company, the non-payment of interest in March 2020 triggered an event of default with respect to these components of the Company's long-term debt, which, as of March 31, 2022, consisted of principal amounts of $97.5 million and $60.0 million, and accrued interest of $34.8 million and $10.8 million, on the Secured Notes and Unsecured Debentures, respectively. In addition, as a result of the default, as of March 31, 2022, the Company has accrued additional fees and interest of $15.8 million ("Exit Fees") in excess of the aforementioned amounts that are further detailed in the Company's financial statements.
- As disclosed in the Company's filings with the applicable Canadian securities regulators and the SEC, the Company entered into a restructuring support agreement dated July 10, 2020, as amended on June 15, 2021 (as amended, the "Restructuring Support Agreement") with the holders of its Secured Notes (the "Secured Lenders") and a majority of the holders of its Unsecured Debentures to effectuate a proposed recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization Transaction") to be implemented by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). Pursuant to the terms of the Recapitalization Transaction and subject to the closing thereof, the Company is required to issue an aggregate of 6,072,579,699 common shares upon the extinguishment of (i) $22.5 million of Secured Notes (including the Exit Fees) plus interest accrued thereon, (ii) $40.0 million of Unsecured Debentures plus interest accrued thereon, and (iii) interest accrued above the principal amount of $14.7 million of the interim financing provided by the Secured Lenders. The Recapitalization Transaction remains subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange. The financial highlights herein do not give effect to the consummation of the Recapitalization Transaction.
Other Updates
Recapitalization Transaction
On April 1, 2022, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (the "MMCC") approved the proposed change of ownership control of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, S8 Management, LLC ("S8"), contemplated by the Recapitalization Transaction. S8 currently controls four licensed entities in Maryland through management service agreements.
On November 4, 2021, the Company announced that the Florida Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana Use (the "OMMU"), by notice dated October 29, 2021, approved the variance request (the "Variance Request") filed by the Company's subsidiary, McCrory's Sunny Hill Nursery, LLC ("McCrory's"), to approve the proposed change of beneficial ownership of McCrory's contemplated by the Recapitalization Transaction. Subsequently, on December 9, 2021, iAnthus announced that, on November 19, 2021, Michael Weisser, Benjamin Pollara and Florida for Care, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation representing members including qualified Florida medical marijuana patients, filed a Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing (as amended, the "Petition") with the OMMU, challenging the OMMU's approval of the Variance Request and requesting a formal administrative hearing before an administrative law judge ("ALJ") at the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. The OMMU informed the Company that, as a result of the filing of the Petition challenging the agency's decision within the permissible challenge period, the OMMU's prior approval is not an enforceable final agency order until there is a final resolution of the Petition and a final agency order is rendered. On May 4, 2022, the OMMU issued a final agency order, accepting the recommendation of the ALJ and dismissing the Petition.
The Company continues to seek the remaining state regulatory approvals in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
Resignation of Randy Maslow and Appointment of Robert Galvin as Interim CEO and Director
On May 4, 2022, the Company announced the resignation of Co-Founder and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Randy Maslow from his executive positions with the Company, including all positions with the Company's subsidiaries and its affiliates, and from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") and committees, effective as of May 6, 2022 (the "Resignation Date"). Mr. Maslow will continue to serve the Company in a consulting role for a period of six months following the Resignation Date.1
On May 6, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Robert Galvin as Interim Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective as of May 6, 2022.
Opening of Atlantic City, New Jersey Dispensary
On May 5, 2022, the Company opened its first dispensary in the state of New Jersey. The dispensary, which operates under the MPX NJ brand, is located in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are included in the tables above. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for, or superior to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
In evaluating our business, we consider and use EBITDA as a supplemental measure of operating performance. We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We present EBITDA because we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a measure of financial performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before stock-based compensation, accretion expense, write-downs and impairments, gains and losses from changes in fair values of financial instruments, income or losses from equity-accounted investments, changes in accounting policy, non-recurring costs related to the Company's Recapitalization Transaction, and litigation costs related to ongoing legal proceedings.
The terms EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not defined under GAAP, and are not a measure of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing the Company's operating performance, investors should not consider EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA in isolation, or as a substitute for net income (loss) or other consolidated income statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Among other things, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the Company's actual cash expenditures. Other companies may calculate similar measures differently than us, limiting their usefulness as comparative tools. We compensate for these limitations by relying on GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only as supplemental information.
About iAnthus
iAnthus owns and operates licensed cannabis cultivation, processing and dispensary facilities throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.iAnthus.com
The Company may be impacted by business interruptions resulting from pandemics and public health emergencies, including those related to the ongoing novel coronavirus disease ("COVID-19"). An outbreak of infectious disease, a pandemic, or a similar public health threat, such as the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19, or a fear of any of the foregoing could adversely impact the Company by causing operating, manufacturing, supply chain, and project development delays and disruptions, labor shortages, travel, and shipping disruption and shutdowns (including as a result of government regulation and prevention measures). It is unknown whether and how the Company may be affected if such a pandemic persists for an extended period of time, including as a result of the waiver of regulatory requirements or the implementation of emergency regulations to which the Company is subject. Although the Company has been deemed essential and/or has been permitted to continue operating its facilities in the states in which it cultivates, processes, manufactures, and sells cannabis during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to the implementation of certain restrictions on adult-use cannabis sales in both Massachusetts and Nevada, which have since been lifted, there is no assurance that the Company's operations will continue to be deemed essential and/or will continue to be permitted to operate. The Company may incur expenses or delays relating to such events outside of its control, which could have a material adverse impact on its business, operating results, financial condition, and the trading price of its common shares.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this news release contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management, are not guarantees of performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. These forward- looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in Company's reports that it files from time to time with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulators which you should review including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC. When used in this news release, words such as "will," "could," "plan," "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "potential", "believe", "should" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the Company's financial performance, business development and results of operations, and the timing and outcome of the closing of the Recapitalization Transaction.
These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events, and the Company cannot assure you that the events or circumstances discussed or reflected in these statements will be achieved or will occur. If such forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. You should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by the Company or any other person that it will achieve its objectives and plans in any specified timeframe, or at all. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this news release.
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RemotePC™, an industry leading remote access provider, is offering the most affordable remote desktop access solution on the market for consumer and home use, starting at just $19.50/year for single computer access.
While remote access for businesses has seen a huge increase in use in recent years, simply being able to access a single computer, whether it's for work purposes or personal use, is something that will always be beneficial for consumers.
Compared to other services which cost upwards of $100/year for single computer access, the RemotePC™ Consumer plan truly is a fraction of the cost, without sacrificing on features, giving users a fully-packed, high-performance remote access solution at a very affordable price. In fact, RemotePC™ also offers a consumer plan that gives access to two computers for just $39.50/year, which is still more affordable than what competitors offer for access to one.
RemotePC™ is one of the most well-reviewed and award winning remote desktop service providers out there, receiving Editor's Choice awards from PCMag and PCWorld. With the consumer plan, users are able to leverage all the features that compelled these publications to give RemotePC™ such high marks, including:
- Platform independent - access a remote computer from any PC/Mac/Linux. Even from iPhone/iPad or Android devices.
- Always-on remote access - configure a computer for remote access so that you can take complete control of it over the Internet anytime.
- File transfer - effortlessly transfer files and folders, even from mapped drives, between computers
- Remote printing - print documents and images that are on remote computers from anywhere
- Access via web - connect to the remote computer from right within any web browser, without any software installation
- 24/7 email, chat, and phone support
RemotePC™ consumer users also get access to RemotePC's online meeting tool, RemotePC™ Meeting, at no extra cost, with built-in collaboration tools to let users communicate with others from any remote location.
RemotePC™ is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux on desktop, and the viewer application is available to iOS and Android mobile devices as well.
IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup. The company's services help over 4 million customers back up over 500 Petabytes of data.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
EL PASO, Texas, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in South El Paso at 1325 George Dieter Drive. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in two hours or less.
The store is owned by Asif & Aamir Noorani, who also own an additional store in Oklahoma City.
"We saw the need for an affordable tech repair provider in South El Paso, so I'm excited for Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions to fill that gap," said Asif Noorani. "Connecting locals to the people, places, and things that matter most is our number one priority, in addition to offering superb customer service, and we look forward to serving this community well."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in El Paso with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
1325 George Dieter Dr F, El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 304-0739
About Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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As the new school year approaches, Temple resident Cathy Scribner is making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need around the world. Scribner is collecting school supplies, along with hygiene items and fun toys, to pack in shoeboxes. Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.
“We take so many of these items for granted,” said Scribner, who has volunteered with the project for more than seven years. “Shopping for school supplies for children in need is one way I can teach my kids about the importance for giving to others. They love picking out items for children their own age even more than choosing their own supplies.”
For many children, access to these simple items is essential to an education. This was the case for Luis Gonzales, a shoebox recipient raised by a single mother in the ghetto of Panama City, Panama.
“I know what it is like to not have enough money for basic school supplies,” said Gonzalez, whose experience is not uncommon for many children living in poverty. One day, Gonzalez received a gift-filled shoebox from Operation Christmas Child and found it filled with the school supplies he needed. “My shoebox gift gave me the opportunity to pursue an education and taught me to never lose hope. These gifts can truly impact a child’s life forever,” said Gonzalez.
For more information, call 254-624-0926, or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. National Collection Week is Nov. 14-21. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement. Boxes built online go to hard-to-reach countries.
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child aims to collect its 200-millionth gift-filled shoebox. | https://www.tdtnews.com/life/faith/article_6885ee84-14dc-11ed-a018-ab931d9ccef2.html | 2022-08-06T08:18:04Z |
Five questions with ... Corinne Levy, who assists the Mickey Stachel Foundation
As an intervention specialist for Stark County Educational Service Center, Corinne Levy has been teaching students with multiple disabilities for 15 years.
She has worked with Plain Local Schools starting with Glenwood, then Oakwood and now GlenOak High School. She was also an adjunct professor at Walsh University from 2018 to 2020.
"I love what I do but I’m always looking to broaden my skills and am open to opportunities whether directly related to my field or beyond," Levy said.
She was born and raised in Jackson Township and graduated from Jackson High School in 2003. She went Ohio University where she received a bachelor’s degree in teacher education/intervention specialist. From there, attended the University of Akron for her master’s degree in instructional technology.
She and her husband, Zack Levy, who is a barber at Daugherty Hair Company in Massillon, live wither their son Oscar and daughter Carson in Jackson Township. The family has two goldendoodles, Bernie (Kosar) is 12 and Otto (Graham) is four.
In addition, she is on the board for the Mickey Stachel Foundation serving as the secretary since its inception in 2013. Stachel passed away after battling sarcoma on August 19, 2012. He was 28.
"I participate in the planning, raising funds and donation requests and the overall running of the Swing and Strut for Sarcoma event," Levy said. "Mickey was a friend of mine in high school. He was a grade above me and was one of the most fun and endearing people I’ve ever met with his larger than life personality."
Swing and Strut for Sarcoma is a fundraiser for sarcoma cancer research and awareness. It’s scheduled for its ninth year starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 7.
Meet Kim Kenney:Five questions with ... Kim Kenney, who heads the McKinley Museum
How long have you been helping raise money for cancer research with the Mickey Stachel Foundation?
I have been helping with the foundation since its founding. I got involved because I love Mickey and was devastated when he passed away from sarcoma, a rare cancer.
I also have a special relationship with his sister, Anna, and was happy to lend a helping hand to support her initiative. I enjoy helping people but also organizing, planning and helping the event come to life.
I have continued assisting every year because the event supports an important cause. The event is a wonderful way to raise awareness and funds for research of a rare cancer that is not funded by the government.
Every year, some of the attendees were close friends of Mickey and some never knew him but still want to support the cause. And every year, I'm surprised with the happiness and energy of the event and at the amount of money we raise.
In total, we have raised over $100,000 to fund novel immunotherapy treatments. Additionally, we have begun awarding two small scholarships for volunteer-minded high school students in the Stark County area. The committee members are all volunteers and have been critical to the success of the event.
We think this is a way to acknowledge and support that spirit.
Meet Trevor Householder:Five questions with ... Trevor Householder, education programmer/historian at Stark Parks
What other events do you help raise money or volunteer?
I sit on the local professional development committee to review coursework and professional development activities proposed and completed by educators and ensure licensure requirements have been met.
I believe the performance and standards of our teachers is vital in the success of our children's future. I also think providing students an opportunity to enjoy their educational journey is important, so I enjoy helping in their milestone activities, including the Stark County ESC prom, GlenOak HS graduation and Jackson basketball’s Polar Bear Classic.
Additionally, I happily donate to everything that comes my way from kid sports and school to supporting a parent group who adopts a family each year. I attend events and donate toward the Exceptional Olympics.
My kids participate in a lot of activities so being their cheerleader is my number one job.
Meet Danette Bosh Alexander:Five questions with ... Danette Bosh Alexander at Stark State College
What is your personal motto when it comes to helping raise money for a good cause?
My motto is why not. I work with students who have special needs and their families, and I see them struggle every day.
I have been blessed and fortunate in my life to have not come across a challenging time or situation. I know my family, friends and community would support me if I ever needed it so if I am able to help others, I’m going to do it.
Why do you think Stark County residents respond so well to fundraising events?
The citizens of Stark County have a servant leadership role. They care deeply for each other. They see a need and they’re willing to jump in and help.
It’s also a small community with lots to do so connecting with one another is easy. They see the connections and want to help each other. They also get to see the results of their support.
The fundraiser is a golf and walking event, what are your favorite sporting activities?
My favorite sports to watch are Oscar’s Jackson Silver football team; Oscar’s travel basketball team; Oscar’s lacrosse team; Carson’s softball team; and Carson at karate!
I love watching them grow in their sports and watch their friendships grow. Outside of that it's Browns all the way.
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Market barriers include regulatory and policy barriers, risks associated with PPA contracts, and a complex process
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes annual corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) deals in terms of power capacity (MW) and project deployment spending. The report focuses on the key market trends in five world regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa—and identifies the top 5 markets across those world regions.
Falling renewable energy (RE) technology costs, increasing consumer tariffs, and stringent climate goals have led to the emergence of the power purchase agreement (PPA) market. In the energy transition, the decentralization of power systems and unbundling of power system services have enabled new revenue streams for energy asset owners, particularly for those with higher RE technologies in their portfolios. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, with its head start in the CPPA market, North America currently leads the global market with an estimated capacity of 18,888.9 MW, which is expected to jump to 72,567.9 MW in 2031 at a CAGR of 16.1%.
"The PPA concept developed when private and public institutions began bypassing the utility companies to purchase energy directly from independent power producers," says Rohith Unni, research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "Private organizations have become proactive in reducing their carbon footprints without compromising their business operations. As a result, the role of RE in a company's energy strategy has been raised from a technical exercise to a strategic and commercial priority."
As private companies' primary motivations begin encompassing better economics with long-term price visibility, sustainability through emission reduction, and climate leadership, they have increased their renewable electricity procurement. Although corporations see the corporate power purchase agreement as a strong alternative for RE procurement, the complex process and non-standardized structure leave them dependent on external sources to understand the risks and rewards involved, according to the report.
The report, Market Data: State of the World's Top Five Power Purchase Agreements Markets, provides global analyses for annual CPPA deals in terms of power capacity (MW) and project deployment spending ($ millions). These outlooks are segmented by region, by technologies, and by the top five markets. All analyses cover the 10-year period from 2022-2031. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Market Data: State of the World's Top Five Power Purchase Agreements Markets, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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CINCINNATI, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harini Logan, a 14-year-old speller from San Antonio, Texas, is the champion of the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the competition's first-ever spell-off.
Harini (huh-REE-nee) Logan earned the prestigious title when she correctly spelled "moorhen", which is defined as "the female of the red grouse."
"We activated the spell-off because it was the best chance to show the extent of these spellers' preparation," said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, executive director of the Spelling Bee. "Clearly, they demonstrated their deep capacity for the competition."
The two spellers each had 90 seconds to spell as many words as they could from a predetermined list of words while the other speller was sequestered. Logan correctly spelled 22 words out of 26 words attempted – the highest percentage of words spelled correctly – to earn the coveted champion title.
Adam Symson, president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), presented her with the championship trophy for the 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
"Harini displayed impressive focus and determination throughout the competition all the way up to her thrilling win," Symson said. "It's exactly why the Scripps National Spelling Bee is a piece of American culture beloved by millions around the world. We get to know these spellers and their stories, and we love rooting them along with each turn at the microphone.
"Congratulations to Harini and to all of the national competitors this year. Scripps is proud to tell your stories."
This was Logan's fourth time participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She placed 31st in 2021, 30th in 2019 and 323rd in 2018.
Logan, an 8th grader at The Montessori School of San Antonio, was sponsored by Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Association.
The champion receives:
- From Scripps: $50,000 cash prize, commemorative medal and the Scripps Cup, the official championship trophy of the Scripps National Spelling Bee;
- From Merriam-Webster: $2,500 cash prize and reference library from the Bee's dictionary partner;
- From Encyclopædia Britannica: $400 of reference works, including a 1768 Encyclopædia Britannica Replica Set and a three-year membership to Britannica Online Premium.
Vikram Raju of Aurora, Colorado, representing The Denver Post, placed second in the competition and will receive $30,000. He correctly spelled 15 of 19 words attempted in the spell-off.
Vihaan Sibal of McGregor, Texas, representing Rapoport Holdings, LLC, placed third in the competition and will receive $15,000.
The 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Competition began Tuesday with 229 spellers. Round-by-round results are available at spellingbee.com.
Photos from the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee are available on the Scripps National Spelling Bee's official Flickr page at flickr.com/scrippsbee/.
Watch the finals again on Newsy
For the first time in Bee history, the finals aired exclusively on ION and Bounce, which are part of Scripps' portfolio of free, over-the-air national networks. The finals will re-broadcast on Newsy on June 3 at 9 p.m. ET and on June 5 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925. The purpose of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
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Guatemala arrests migrant smugglers wanted by the US
HUEHUETENANGO, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemalan authorities arrested more than a dozen alleged members of a migrant smuggling network near the shared border with Mexico early Tuesday, including four sought by the United States in connection with the death of a migrant in Texas in 2021.
The arrests came a month after 53 migrants, including 21 Guatemalans, died in a failed smuggling attempt when they were abandoned inside a sweltering trailer in San Antonio, Texas. There was no indication those arrested Tuesday were involved in the San Antonio tragedy.
The extradition of alleged migrant smugglers known as “coyotes” has been rare and these would be the first known cases in Guatemala of smugglers allegedly pursued for the death of a migrant in the United States.
Prosecutions of migrant smugglers in Guatemala have proven exceedingly difficult because migrants are almost never willing to identify or testify against their smugglers. In some cases, they hope for another chance to migrate to the United States with the smuggler’s help and in others, they are afraid of the smugglers or their organized crime connections.
The arrests come at a time of heightened tensions between Guatemala’s President Alejandro Giammattei and Washington.
The Biden administration has been outspoken in its criticism of perceived backsliding in corruption prosecutions. The U.S. government sanctioned Guatemala’s Attorney General Consuelo Porras, alleging she was an obstacle to anti-corruption work and was now pursuing judges and prosecutors who had worked on corruption cases.
It was the Attorney General’s Office backed by National Police that carried out the raids near the northern town of Huehuetenango at dawn Tuesday.
Raids were carried out in four provinces across Guatemala.
At a mountain ranch in Huehuetenango far from the nearest paved road, the group’s alleged leader was arrested. Helicopters flew over the site that contained at least a dozen wooden homes and a number of vehicles. Various guns were also seized.
Stuardo Campo, Guatemala’s prosecutor for crimes against migrants, said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had supported the operation. Guatemalan authorities had documented 11 operations by the smuggling network to move migrants since last October, but Campo did not say how many migrants were smuggled.
He also said they had traced $2 million in smuggling proceeds to the group since 2019.
The four people arrested at the request of U.S. authorities are allegedly linked to the death of Marta Raymundo Corio who was found dead near Odessa, Texas after being smuggled through Mexico in early 2021.
Campo said the woman had died in a warehouse in Texas due to a lack of food and water and her relatives had requested the help of authorities in determining what had happened.
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PHOENIX, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Excelsior Mining Corp. (TSX: MIN) (PFSE: 3XS) (OTCQX: EXMGF) ("Excelsior" or the "Company") is pleased to announce additional assay results from the infill drill program on the Johnson Camp mine pits (JCM) located in Cochise County, southeastern Arizona and provide an operations update.
Drill Program
Due to successful drilling in the NE corner of Burro pit, additional holes were added and those with assays returned are reported below. The improved results will allow the Company to develop a mine plan that focusses on this new, higher-grade, mineralized zone. Permitting of the new leach pad to restart operations is in progress, however the additional drilling and metallurgical testing will push the Company's goal of restarting mining operations at JCM into 2023.
"The recent infill drill results from the Burro pit are better than expected compared to existing data. Zones of significant thickness and grade have been intersected. We look forward to getting all the results back, completing the geological and resource interpretations and design optimization, with our goal of restarting the JCM open pits as soon as possible," commented Roland Goodgame, Senior Vice President Business Development.
The drilling program is now completed with a total of 43 diamond holes being drilled. Six holes are still awaiting assays. Sequential copper assays for the remaining 37 holes have an average leaching potential exceeding 68% (excludes intervals that contain sulfide mineralization). Assay highlights are included in Table 1 below. Full assays are included in Table 2.
Table 1
The leaching potential of copper mineralization is defined as acid soluble copper (AsCu) plus sodium cyanide soluble copper (CNCu) divided by total copper (TCu).
All samples are prepared from manually split or sawn PQ or HQ core sections on site in Arizona. Drill core samples are then sent to Skyline Assayers & Laboratories in Tucson, Arizona for Total Copper and Sequential Copper analyses. Standards, blanks, and duplicate assays are included at regular intervals in each sample batch submitted from the field as part of an ongoing Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program. Pulps and sample rejects are stored by Excelsior for future reference.
Table 2
The Johnson Camp Mine has historically been an open pit, heap leach operation since Cyprus Minerals opened the property in the 1970's. The operation includes two open pits, a two-stage crushing-agglomerating circuit, a fully functioning SX-EW plant capable of producing 25 million pounds of cathode copper per year, a complete set of PLS and raffinate ponds, and full infrastructure (ancillary facilities, access, power, water, and communications).
Operations Update
Excelsior is also providing an update on operations and future plans. Excelsior's near-term focus is on the following:
- Continuing to evaluate the recent drill results and development of a mine plan for Johnson Camp that targets the higher-grade section to maximize cashflows at the start of operations. As noted above, permitting of the new leach pad to restart operations is in progress and the Company's goal is to restart mining operations at JCM in 2023 assuming mine planning demonstrates an economic operation.
- Continuing to investigate the key recommendations from the March 2022 Gunnison project Pre-feasibility Study Update ("PFS"), including conducting experimentation to ensure that neutralized raffinate is effective in dissolving CO2 in the subsurface and evaluating a scope of work and bid package to select a water treatment vendor to design the water treatment system. Selection criteria will be focused on rapid, low-cost solutions to demonstrate that the technology is effective in solving the wellfield challenges.
- Planning for well stimulation trials to be undertaken to determine if the technique(s) have the potential to alleviate or solve CO2 blocking, improve connectiveness, and increase flow rates and sweep efficiency. The results of well stimulation have the potential to reduce the need for raffinate neutralization or change the design criteria for the neutralization plant, which could result in significant cost savings.
- The Cochise Mining District (Johnson Camp Mine area) has enjoyed a long history of underground and open pit operations (Cu, Zn, Pb and Ag), with little sophisticated analysis of the development potential of the entire camp. Excelsior intends to undertake a more comprehensive evaluation of the oxide and sulfide potential of its mineral resource and mining assets.
- Whilst water flushing activities in the wellfield continue to show flow improvements on individual wells, the Company will still need to implement the solutions from the PFS to remediate the entire wellfield. Therefore, in order to conserve cash and maintain a robust balance sheet, Excelsior is reducing its workforce and putting the wellfield on reduced operation by temporarily stopping acid injection whilst continuing recovery and compliance to ensure underground solutions are managed and controlled. Wellfield operations are not currently cashflow positive, and these initiatives will provide additional cash and management bandwidth to focus on the key priorities listed above.
QUALIFIED PERSON
Excelsior's exploration work on the Johnson Camp mine is supervised by Stephen Twyerould, Fellow of AUSIMM, President and CEO of Excelsior and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Twyerould has reviewed and is responsible for the technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Twyerould has verified the data disclosed in this news release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information disclosed in this news release. Mr. Twyerould has verified that the results were accurate from the official assay certificates provided to Excelsior.
ABOUT EXCELSIOR MINING
Excelsior "The Copper Solution Company" is a mineral exploration and production company that owns and operates the Gunnison Copper Project in Cochise County, Arizona. The project is a low cost, environmentally friendly in-situ recovery copper extraction project that is permitted to 125 million pounds per year of copper cathode production. Excelsior also owns the past producing Johnson Camp Mine and a portfolio of exploration projects, including the Peabody Sill and the Strong and Harris deposits.
For more information on Excelsior, please visit our website at www.excelsiormining.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" concerning anticipated developments and events that may occur in the future. Forward looking information contained in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: (i) the intention to mine Johnson Camp and future production therefrom; (ii) permitting timelines; (iii) the development timeline to mine Johnson Camp; (iv) details of future operational plans including implementation of recommendations from the 2022 pre-feasibility study and wellfield stimulation trials.
In certain cases, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved" suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the availability of financing to implement the Company's operational plans, the estimation of mineral resources and mineral reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, expectations and anticipated impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, copper and other metal prices, the timing and amount of future development expenditures, the estimation of initial and sustaining capital requirements, the estimation of labour and operating costs (including the price of acid), the availability of labour, material and acid supply, receipt of and compliance with necessary regulatory approvals and permits, the estimation of insurance coverage, and assumptions with respect to currency fluctuations, environmental risks, title disputes or claims, and other similar matters. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors include risks inherent in the construction and operation of mineral deposits, including risks relating to changes in project parameters as plans continue to be redefined including the possibility that mining operations may not be sustained at the Gunnison Copper Project, risks relating to variations in mineral resources and reserves, grade or recovery rates, risks relating to the ability to access infrastructure, risks relating to changes in copper and other commodity prices and the worldwide demand for and supply of copper and related products, risks related to increased competition in the market for copper and related products, risks related to current global financial conditions, risks related to current global financial conditions and the impact of COVID-19 on the Company's business, uncertainties inherent in the estimation of mineral resources, access and supply risks, risks related to the ability to access acid supply on commercially reasonable terms, reliance on key personnel, operational risks inherent in the conduct of mining activities, including the risk of accidents, labour disputes, increases in capital and operating costs and the risk of delays or increased costs that might be encountered during the construction or mining process, regulatory risks including the risk that permits may not be obtained in a timely fashion or at all, financing, capitalization and liquidity risks, risks related to disputes concerning property titles and interests, environmental risks and the additional risks identified in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's reports and filings with applicable Canadian securities regulators.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information.
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Avast researchers discover new zero-day exploits, and changes in attack vectors since Microsoft Office macros have been blocked
PRAGUE, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy released its Q2/2022 Threat Report today, revealing a significant increase in global ransomware attacks, up 24% from Q1/2022. Researchers also uncovered a new zero-day exploit in Chrome, as well as signals how cybercriminals are preparing to move away from macros as an infection vector.
After months of decline, global ransomware attacks increased significantly in Q2/2022, up 24% from the previous quarter. The highest quarter-on-quarter increases in ransomware risk ratio occurred in Argentina (+56%), UK (+55%), Brazil (+50%), France (+42%), and India (+37%).
"Consumers, but especially businesses should be on guard and prepared for encounters with ransomware, as the threat is not going anywhere anytime soon," explains Jakub Kroustek, Avast Malware Research Director. "The decline in ransomware attacks we observed in Q4/2021 and Q1/2022 were thanks to law enforcement agencies busting ransomware group members, and caused by the war in Ukraine, which also led to disagreements within the Conti ransomware group, halting their operations. Things dramatically changed in Q2/2022. Conti members have now branched off to create new ransomware groups, like Black Basta and Karakurt, or may join other existing groups, like Hive, BlackCat, or Quantum, causing an uptick in activity."
Avast researchers discovered two new zero day exploits used by Israeli spyware vendor Candiru to target journalists in Lebanon, among others. The first was a bug in WebRTC, which was exploited to attack Google Chrome users in highly targeted watering hole attacks, but also affected many other browsers. Another exploit allowed the attackers to escape a sandbox they landed in after exploiting the first zero-day. The second zero-day Avast discovered was exploited to get into Windows kernel.
Another zero-day described in the report is Follina, a remote code execution bug in Microsoft Office, which was widely exploited by attackers ranging from cybercriminals to Russia-linked APT groups operating in Ukraine. The zero-day was also abused by Gadolinium/APT40, a known Chinese APT group, in an attack against targets in Palau.
Microsoft is now blocking VBA macros by default in Office applications. Macros have been a popular infection vector for decades. They were used by threats described in the Q2/2022 Threat Report, including remote access trojans like Nerbian RAT, a new RAT written in Go that emerged in Q2/2022, and by the Confucius APT group to drop further malware onto victims' computers.
"We have already noticed threat actors beginning to prepare alternative infection vectors, now that macros are being blocked by default. For example, IcedID and Emotet have already started using LNK files, ISO or IMG images, and other tricks supported on the Windows platform as an alternative to maldocs to spread their campaigns," continued Jakub Kroustek. "While cybercriminals will surely continue to find other ways of getting their malware onto people's computers, we are hopeful that Microsoft's decision will help make the internet a safer place."
The full Avast Q2/2022 Threat Report can be found here: https://decoded.avast.io/threatresearch/avast-q2-2022-threat-report/
Avast (LSE: AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security and privacy, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. With over 435 million users online, Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company's threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, SE Labs and others. Avast is a member of Coalition Against Stalkerware, No More Ransom, and the Internet Watch Foundation. Visit: www.avast.com.
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Company remains sole environmental services provider with certification
PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year. The Company is the only environmental services provider with the certification, which recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
"At Republic Services, we are driven by being human-centered and respecting the unique potential of every person. That's what makes the Great Place to Work certification so meaningful," said Jon Vander Ark, president and CEO. "We continually strive to maintain a workplace where the best people come to work, grow and thrive to exceed our customers' expectations."
Earlier this year, 4,000 randomly selected Republic Services employees rated the Company as a great place to work, 40% higher than the typical U.S.-based company. Other Republic employee highlights included:
- 87% said they felt welcome when they joined the Company
- 85% said they can be themselves at work
- 84% said they are treated as full team members regardless of position
Republic Services is committed to always having a strong culture of inclusion and celebrating the diversity of its team. The Company continues to increase the diversity of its teams across all roles, including doubling the number of women in top leadership positions between 2019 and 2021. Republic also has continued its outreach to veterans. Individuals interested in starting their Republic Services career can explore opportunities at RepublicServices.jobs.
Republic Services has received an array of third-party recognition over the past year, including Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies, 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for a sixth consecutive year.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste, container rental and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity, reduce emissions and decarbonize operations are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. Through rigorous methodology and validated employee feedback, Great Place to Work helps companies around the world survey their employees, benchmark their results, identify gaps and improve their workplace culture.
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Psychological distress linked to long COVID, study says
(CNN) – If you suffer from anxiety, depression or loneliness, you may be at a higher risk of developing long COVID-19.
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry said people with common psychiatric issues could have up to a 50% higher risk of longer-term COVID-related symptoms.
This includes breathing problems, brain fog, chronic coughing and overwhelming fatigue.
Researchers looked at medical data from nearly 55,000 people.
Scientists say they adjusted for demographics, body weight, smoking statues and medical history.
Researchers say participants with two or more types of psychological distress had the higher risk.
One of the authors of the study said your immune system doesn’t work as well against targets like viruses and bacteria when you’re depressed or anxious.
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Pete Zophy has been promoted to Senior Vice President of E-Commerce for the company.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million executive Pete Zophy has been promoted to Senior Vice President of E-Commerce for the company.
In his six years serving as the industry-leading book retailer's Vice President of E-Commerce, Zophy has driven exponential growth of the company's online division.
Zophy leverages more than 20 years of experience in the omnichannel retail environment as an expert in digital marketing, brand enhancement, database management, and online development.
"Pete's creative approach to online marketing and strategic planning have made him an invaluable asset to Books-A-Million, and I am delighted to recognize his significant contributions to our success," said CEO Terrance G. Finley.
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TORONTO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caylent, Inc (Caylent), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Tier Services Partner, and Rising Star Partner of the Year 2021 (SI) announces its expansion into Canada to fuel growth in the cloud services industry.
Caylent is currently growing at 300% year-over-year to keep up with demand from customers seeking to build and innovate on AWS. Worldwide, there has been record expansion of the public cloud market, which Statista projects to reach $217.9 billion USD in revenue in 2022 in North America alone. This figure accounts for over half of the worldwide Public Cloud revenue which is projected to reach $407.50 billion USD in 2022.
Caylent's formal expansion into Canada is a major milestone for the company as it now offers a third delivery region for North American customers; having previously established delivery regions in the United States and Latin America.
"Caylent's expansion into Canada means we'll be immediately adding an additional two dozen delivery team members as employees and we plan to add dozens more in the coming months," says JP La Torre, CEO of Caylent. "Our presence in Canada enables us to more strategically align to our customers across North America with the addition of a third delivery region. In an increasingly constrained tech labor market, we're able to bring the best engineering talent and subject matter experts to bear for our customers to help them innovate on AWS with the right blend of value and expertise."
Additionally, this further strengthens Caylent's ability to attract and retain the top AWS engineering talent. Caylent is now able to extend a full suite of benefits for Canadian employees including premium health coverage, pension matching, remote work, unlimited vacation, company stock option plans, and more.
"We're extremely excited with the launch of our new Canadian entity and what that means for our ability to get the brightest AWS talent into Caylent", says Devin Cassinelli, Director of Talent and Corporate Development at Caylent. "We believe that with our humble culture and innovative customer projects, combined with our excellent compensation and benefits packages, we'll be able to offer top tech talent an environment that will accelerate their career."
Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology. We are living in a software-defined world where technology is at the core of every business. To thrive in this paradigm, organizations need to empower their people and processes through technology. Caylent is uniquely positioned to fuel that engine of innovation by bringing ambitious ideas to life for our customers. We work with customers to build, scale and optimize sophisticated cloud solutions using deep subject matter expertise to deliver world class outcomes through an agile co-delivery model.
Caylent holds the AWS Migration Services Competency, AWS SaaS Competency, AWS DevOps Service Competency as well as the AWS Well-Architected Partner, AWS Public Sector Partner, and AWS Built on Control Tower Partner designations, showing significant investment in both its customer offering and services expertise on AWS. Caylent's growing AWS Certification count of now over 200 and a consistently high Customer Satisfaction rating, further validates its commitment to fueling cloud native service adoption on AWS
More information at www.caylent.com.
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Magic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick
By ANDREW SELIGMAN
AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — The Orlando Magic won the NBA draft lottery and landed the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since they got Dwight Howard nearly two decades ago. Orlando finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 22-60 and missed the playoffs for the eighth time in 10 years. But they got a huge win in the lottery, with the top pick for the first time since taking Howard in 2004. Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Purdue’s Jaden Ivey and Auburn’s Jabari Smith are widely considered the most likely candidates to be taken first. The draft is June 23 in New York. Oklahoma City got the second pick, followed by Houston and Sacramento. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/17/magic-moment-orlando-wins-lottery-lands-no-1-pick/ | 2022-05-18T05:36:45Z |
Roundtable Led by HFC and Caring Across Generations Invites Others to Start Conversations with Loved Ones about Caregiving
LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Alzheimer's and caregiving advocates HFC and Caring Across Generations today released an exclusive video of This Is Us cast members reflecting on the way that caregiving has touched their lives, and how pop culture can help destigmatize aging and illness. HFC co-founders Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen and Caring Across Generations Executive Director Ai-jen Poo sat down with the show's executive producer, KJ Steinberg, and cast members Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz and Jon Huertas for an open, and often emotional, conversation about the stigmas around aging and illness, the emotional highs and lows of providing care for loved ones, and why caregiving representation in TV and movies matters.
"Being a caregiver taught me so much about who I am and how there's not a single right way to be a caregiver," said Miller Rogen. "Sitting down with these phenomenal people and discussing their personal experiences with caregiving as well as their responsibility as actors to tell such an important story will always be memorable. I hope this conversation will allow others to feel comfortable telling their stories and work toward destigmatizing degenerative brain diseases and caregiving."
The video is available to stream on a new joint HFC and Caring Across Generations landing page where caregivers and their families can find a detailed guide for starting hard conversations about end-of-life care and information about respite grant programs, online support groups, virtual workshops and other resources.
"Everyone ages and needs care at some point in their lives, but it's not something we talk about or see reflected in movies and TV shows," said Poo. "This Is Us has allowed family caregivers to see themselves and their experiences represented, and to feel less alone. I hope the show and the conversations it has sparked will encourage people to more openly talk about how we care for one another, and what support families really need so that our loved ones can live and age with dignity."
Aging and illness are universal experiences, but caregivers in the U.S. often feel isolated, unseen and unprepared to talk with their loved ones about care when illness strikes. Pop culture portrayals of care experiences can normalize care planning and invite people to think about aging and illness in a different way.
Founded in 2012 by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, HFC is a national non-profit organization on a mission to care for families facing Alzheimer's disease, educate young people about living a brain-healthy life, and activate the next generation of Alzheimer's advocates. Learn more at www.wearehfc.org
Caring Across Generations is a national campaign of families, caregivers, people with disabilities, and aging Americans working to transform the way we care in this country. By harnessing the power of online and grassroots organizing and culture change work, we are shifting how our nation values caregiving and calling for policy solutions that enable all of us to live well and age with dignity. For more information, visit http://www.caringacross.org.
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Indiana lawmakers override GOP governor’s veto to enact anti-trans sports ban
By Devan Cole, CNN
Indiana banned transgender women and girls from competing on public school sports teams consistent with their gender after the state’s Republican-led legislature voted Tuesday to override a veto issued earlier this year by their GOP governor in order to enact the controversial law.
Indiana’s House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of HEA 1041 by a vote of 67-28. The state’s Senate later voted to override the veto by a vote of 32-15.
The votes underscore the strong desire by Republicans to push anti-transgender laws, especially ones targeting trans youth. When he vetoed the measure in March, Holcomb, in comments that marked a notable departure from how other GOP governors have discussed the issue, stressed in a letter to lawmakers that “after thorough review,” he found “no evidence” that the problem his state’s bill sought to fix existed.
The governor said HEA 1041 was too broadly written, specifically cited concerns about how the legislation would be applied consistently across the state and, like Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, who vetoed a similar ban around the same time, noted the lawsuits challenging similar laws across the country. Utah lawmakers later overrode their governor’s veto.
The debate over the inclusion of transgender athletes, particularly women and girls, has become a political flashpoint, especially among conservatives. In pushing such measures, conservatives have argued that transgender women and girls have physical advantages over cisgender women and girls in sports, though a 2017 report found “no direct or consistent research” on any such advantage.
Indiana’s legislation states that “a male, based on a student’s biological sex at birth in accordance with the student’s genetics and reproductive biology, may not participate on an athletic team or sport designated under this section as being a female, women’s, or girls’ athletic team or sport.” The bill applies to public schools in the state, as well as private schools whose teams compete against public school teams.
The law also protects schools and athletic associations from liability for enforcing the legislation and allows students who claim they’ve been harmed from a violation of the law to bring civil action against a school.
While sex is a category that refers broadly to physiology, a person’s gender is an innate sense of identity. The factors that go into determining the sex listed on a birth certificate may include anatomy, genetics and hormones, and there is broad natural variation in each of these categories. For this reason, critics have said the language of “biological sex,” as used in this legislation, is overly simplistic and misleading.
So far this year, a number of other GOP-led states have enacted such bans, including Arizona, Iowa, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Last year, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Montana, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia enacted similar sports bans, infuriating LGBTQ advocates, who argue that conservatives are creating an issue where there isn’t one.
When Holcomb vetoed HEA 1041 earlier this year, he appeared to refer to the limited legal success opponents have had in fighting the measures, including last year when a federal judge temporarily blocked West Virginia’s enforcement of its ban after advocates sued the state, with the judge saying he had “been provided with scant evidence that this law addresses any problem at all, let alone an important problem.” And in 2020, a federal judge blocked Idaho’s enforcement of its sports ban.
LGBTQ advocates criticized Indiana’s legislature for overriding the veto to enact the ban, with the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth, saying the lawmakers are “pushing these marginalized youth even further to the sidelines.”
“This bill claimed to solve a problem of ‘fairness’ in school sports in Indiana that didn’t exist, but its negative impacts on the mental health and well-being of trans and nonbinary youth — young people who already face disproportionate rates of bullying, depression, and suicide — are very real,” said Sam Ames, the group’s director of advocacy and government affairs, in a statement.
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CVS Health thumped second-quarter expectations and hiked its full-year forecast as growing prescription claims and COVID-19 test kits sales countered a drop in vaccinations.
A longer cough, cold and flu season also brought in more business, and claims in CVS Health’s biggest segment, pharmacy benefits management, rose about 4%. Pharmacy sales at the company’s established drugstores also climbed more than 7%.
CVS Health’s overall revenue jumped 11%, even as COVID-19 vaccinations fell compared with the same period last year, when many people were still getting their initial rounds of protection from the virus.
CVS Health administered about 6 million vaccinations in the quarter. That compares to nearly 17 million in the 2021 quarter.
Chief Financial Officer Shawn Guertin told analysts that CVS Health expects to administer nearly 20 million COVID-19 vaccinations this year. About 75% of that total was done during the first half.
Vaccine sales may fade over time, but they should remain higher than levels seen before the pandemic as COVID-19 shots become part of a seasonal routine for customers like flu shots, Edward Jones analyst John Boylan said in a research note.
CVS operates one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains with nearly 10,000 retail locations, a total it expects to pare by about 300 this year through a store optimization program. It also runs prescription drug plans for big clients like insurers and employers through its pharmacy benefit management business, and it provides health insurance for more than 24 million people through its Aetna arm.
Sales outside the pharmacy area of CVS Health’s established drugstores climbed more than 9% in the quarter, a jump aided by COVID-19 test kits that customers can buy without a prescription.
Company drugstores could see more gains in the back half of the year from treating more COVID-19 patients. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration said pharmacists can begin screening patients to see if they are eligible for Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid and then prescribe the medication.
Overall, quarterly net income climbed 6% to $2.96 billion in the second quarter, and adjusted earnings totaled $2.40 per share. Total revenue topped $80.6 billion.
Analysts predicted earnings of $2.18 per share on $76.41 billion in revenue, according to FactSet.
CVS Health now expects to post adjusted earnings of $8.40 to $8.60 per share this year. That represents a 20-cent hike at both ends of the range from its previous forecast.
Industry analysts have been projecting earnings of $8.35 per share, according to FactSet.
Shares of CVS Health Corp., based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, climbed 4% or $4.20 to $99.57 in late-morning trading Wednesday, while broader markets rose slightly.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A woman was arrested in South Korea on Thursday on two murder charges from New Zealand, where the bodies of two long-dead children were found last month in abandoned suitcases, authorities said.
Authorities didn’t immediately say if the 42-year-old suspect was the dead children’s mother. New Zealand police had earlier told their South Korean counterparts that the mother might be living in South Korea.
South Korean police detained the woman in the southeastern port city of Ulsan, based on a South Korean court warrant issued after New Zealand requested her provisional arrest as part of an extradition process, according to South Korea’s National Police Agency and Justice Ministry.
The unidentified woman covered her face with the hood of her coat as officers escorted her outside an Ulsan police station and put her in a car headed for the capital, Seoul, where she was expected to be questioned by prosecutors.
New Zealand authorities must submit the formal request for her extradition to the South Korean Justice Ministry within 45 days. The ministry will then decide whether to proceed with an extradition review at the Seoul High Court to rule whether she would be sent to New Zealand.
New Zealand police said the South Korean warrant was in connection with two charges of murder, and they have asked South Korean authorities to keep the woman in jail until she is extradited.
“To have someone in custody overseas within such a short period of time has all been down to the assistance of the Korean authorities and the coordination by our New Zealand Police Interpol staff,” Detective Inspector Tofilau Fa’amanuia Vaaelua said in a statement.
He said the investigation had been “very challenging” and that inquiries were continuing both in New Zealand and abroad.
Vaaelua said police weren’t going to comment further as the matter was now before the courts. Authorities in New Zealand typically don’t comment on pending court cases in order to avoid the possibility of influencing the outcome.
The children’s bodies were discovered last month after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in Auckland in an online auction. Police said the New Zealand family had nothing to do with the deaths.
The children were between 5 and 10 years old, had been dead for a number of years, and the suitcases had been in storage for at least three or four years, according to police.
South Korean police say the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. She returned to South Korea in 2018, according to immigration records.
South Korean police say it was suspected she could be the mother of the two victims, as her past address in New Zealand was registered to the storage unit where the suitcases were kept for years.
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Scottsdale, Ariz., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the availability of ApexNow, an app integration between VIAVI Observer Apex and ServiceNow IT Operations Management (ITOM) and Telecommunications Service Operations Management. ApexNow provides IT teams with immediate access to the VIAVI patented End User Experience (EUE) scoring model, further accelerating problem identification, analysis and resolution for users of Observer and the ServiceNow Platform®. The Observer ApexNow application is available from the ServiceNow Store today.
According to the State of the Network survey from VIAVI, NetOps and SecOps teams are managing the new work-from-anywhere paradigm, and supporting a surge in unified communications, all while reckoning with a skills gap. The ApexNow application enables technicians with varied levels of training to quickly isolate issues by network, server, application or client domain, or by physical location. The VIAVI EUE Score is underpinned by a machine learning process providing insight into the root cause of a degradation to allow for an automated remediation process to be executed using the power of the ServiceNow Platform.
"Enterprises are grappling with increasing network complexity and security threats while facing a labor and skills gap. They need to equip their workforces with intuitive tools that will speed identification and resolution of issues from anywhere," said Rohit Batra, head of telecommunications, media & technology product at ServiceNow. "The integration of the VIAVI EUE Score into the ServiceNow platform is a terrific example of such user friendliness and efficiency, enabling our joint customers to stay ahead of IT and service issues."
"Over the last year, VIAVI and ServiceNow have collaborated to allow our customers to utilize our combined technologies and enhanced product capabilities in ways that are game-changing in day-to-day operations," said Chris Labac, Vice President and General Manager, Network Performance and Threat Solutions, VIAVI. "The ApexNow App integration is one visible result of this, building on a significant partnership and a focus on bringing impactful innovations to our customers."
About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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Kitten recovering after being rescued from Las Vegas dumpster fire
Published: May. 4, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KVVU/Gray News) - A 4-week-old kitten was rescued from a dumpster fire in Las Vegas.
The Animal Foundation of Las Vegas is treating the kitten, which they named Savannah, in their kitten nursery. The shelter doesn’t have many details on how Savannah was caught in the fire, but she suffered burnt paws, singed fur and whiskers, KVVU reported.
Savannah is on medication to help with pain and is in an incubator to warm her up. The Animal Foundation said she will be going to a foster home to heal.
To donate to Savannah’s care, visit animalfoundation.com/savannah.
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Gala raises dollars for the Foot Locker Foundation to support UNCF and youth initiatives and programs
Christian Crosby, NBA personality and Foot Locker Foundation ambassador, hosts event focused on building a more equitable and inclusive future for all
Spotlight interview with Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall men's head basketball coach, highlights the importance of investing in communities
NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, joined together members of the footwear, fashion, and athletic industries for its annual "On Our Feet" fundraising gala. The event took place on Thursday, June 2 and was held at New York City's Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers.
This year's event theme of "Getting Back On Our Feet" was a celebration of how far we've come in the past two years and an important reminder of the work that lies ahead to improve upward mobility for young people and build a more equitable and inclusive future for all.
"The On Our Feet gala has long spotlighted the importance of community service, empowerment, and investing in the next generation of changemakers," said Richard Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc. "This year's event is particularly poignant as we get back on our feet to acknowledge how much progress we've made together and the opportunities that lie ahead. Now, more than ever, we must take a critical eye to how we invest in initiatives and programs that can affect real change in communities across the country."
Representatives from sports and athletic retailers such as Nike, adidas, Converse, Puma, Champion, Crocs, New Balance, Reebok, Under Armour, and Vans were in attendance alongside the event's Guest of Honor, Shaheen Holloway, who joined the evening's Master of Ceremonies, Christian Crosby, for an on-stage interview about community investment, perseverance, and the importance of giving back.
"Investing in our communities and youth is key to building a stronger future where we all thrive," said Shaheen Holloway, head coach of men's basketball at Seton Hall. "I'm proud to be part of the Foot Locker Foundation's 'On Our Feet' gala, which supports initiatives and causes dedicated to empowering and uplifting the next generation."
For more than 20 years, the Foot Locker Foundation has provided support for youth initiatives and programs that seek to improve upward mobility and empower communities. In addition to the Foot Locker Scholarship Program, the Foundation supports the mission of organizations like UNCF, Two Ten Footwear Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Club of America.
To learn more about the Foot Locker Foundation, visit https://www.footlocker-inc.com/content/flinc-aem-site/en/home/community.html.
About The Foot Locker Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 2001, the Foot Locker Foundation is the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., which leads the celebration of sneaker and youth culture around the globe through a portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, atmos, WSS, and Sidestep. With approximately 2,900 retail stores in 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile apps, the Company's purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, by fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unrivaled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has its corporate headquarters in New York. For additional information please visit https://www.footlocker-inc.com.
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Charita Goshay: Rebuild Canton's public pools
A land-speed record probably was set by Canton and Stark County officials in approving a $5 million loan to the Hall of Fame Village project.
While it has raised some eyebrows and some objections, it's worth the investment. However, it also wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that a lot of residents would love to see such expedience when it comes to their own neighborhoods.
People who are experts in urban growth and development will tell you that every healthy and successful community requires certain elements, namely quality education, retail, infrastructure, employment and recreation.
At the risk of evoking nostalgia, Canton was once a town where there was plenty of public-recreation venues that served a wide swath of residents.
One of the primary and simplest venues were the public swimming pools, located in three of the city's four quadrants.
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Last week, the Rev. Wilbur Allen III appealed to City Council to consider rebuilding Jackson Pool, which is located next to his church, the All Saints Temple Church of God in Christ. The southeast Canton neighborhood where Jackson Pool is located has a high concentration of children living in public housing, with little to do.
We can't wring our hands about kids getting into trouble but not give them alternatives.
There is a spray park, but it's inadequate for older children and teenagers.
If we want kids to tear themselves away from social media and avoid the kind of problems that stem from boredom, let's help them with more options.
Rebuilding a public-pool system would be an ambitious undertaking, but Canton is a city that knows how to do big things. We prove it every year during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival, and every day on the growing campus that will one day become the Hall of Fame Village.
We know the Village will generate visitors, jobs and tax revenue. However, we should hold and express equal value for those people who have chosen to make Canton home; the taxpayers and homeowners who could have lived anywhere else, but chose to plant their roots here.
The people who have skin in the game.
The story of cities is the story of change. For millennia, new things have been built on top of the old. We know this for ourselves. In downtown Canton, Centennial Plaza stands in the footprints of the Arcade. The National First Ladies' Library took the Saxton family home and a shuttered bank building and transformed them into a beautiful and popular museum and research center.
Developers Steve Coon and Mike King have rescued several buildings which now house restaurants, office space, art studios and apartments.
But in Canton, we have lost more than we've gained. We won't even talk about what happened to the Case Mansion, President William McKinley's house, and the woulda-shoulda-coulda debacle of Meyers Lake Amusement Park.
A city which once had four, first-run movie theaters on Market Avenue alone, now has none anywhere. In the last few years, we've also lost an arena football team, the Cleveland Cavaliers G-League team, and the Canton Players Guild.
Most critically, we've lost population. People leave their hometowns for any variety of reasons, chief among them is the flight to the suburbs in pursuit of better education, better housing and the belief that it's safer.
People also leave in pursuit of culture and economic opportunities that aren't found in their hometowns.
Rebuilding public swimming pools is hardly enough incentive for a person to stay in Canton, but it's bigger than that; it's a quality-of-life issue. We're neighbors to smaller communities which have public pools, and whose residents have more options than Cantonians, where the median household income is $32,700 and the median individual income is $21,057 according to the 2020 census.
The resurrection of the city's pools would be a sign and symbol that Canton is doing more than just treading water.
Charita M. Goshay is a Canton Repository staff writer and member of the editorial board. Reach her at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com. On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/09/07/charita-goshay-canton-should-restore-its-public-pools/65464182007/ | 2022-09-07T09:35:53Z |
FHP pushing pedestrian and bicycle safety following numerous crashes on the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s been a busier week than usual in crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians both young and old.
“Unfortunately we have seen an uptick in crashes this week,” said Trooper Kenn Watson with the Florida Highway Patrol.
This as law enforcement has their high visibility campaign well underway in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Law enforcement says they can only do so much, the rest is up to us.
“Please do the right thing, let’s make sure that we are adhering to all of the traffic rules,” said Watson. “And as vulnerable users of the roadway, as a bicyclist or a skateboarder, please make sure that you’re wearing the proper equipment, let’s be safe.”
FHP says situational awareness is the most important thing, especially for motorists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should wear brighter clothing at night and have a flashlight. One expert in pedestrian and bicycle safety says our roads are the big problem.
“The area will continue to have these crashes when we don’t engineer correctly,” said Mike Lasche, Executive Director of Florida Walks and Bikes.
Lasche says the one solution that can make a world of difference on roads throughout the Suncoast are painted bike lanes.
“When pedestrians attempt to cross the road, a painted bike lane gives them four feet of safe, space to enter the roadway,” said Lasche. “It also gives the motorists four feet of space while the pedestrian is in the roadway to react, this is what would save the lives of many pedestrians.”
With more cars, pedestrians and bicyclists on the road, FHP says that potentially makes the roads even that much more dangerous. School being back in session adds another element into the mix.
“When we’re approaching a school zone we must have that good spatial orientation,” said Watson. “Understanding children may not make the best decision and they may dart out of the roadway, let’s be looking out for them.”
More information and bicycle and pedestrian safety can be found here https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/child-safety/bicycle-pedestrian-safety/.
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The Hebrew University Portfolio Company addresses modern medicine's number one problem: extending lifespan without disease and has the potential to improve quality of life for the world's rapidly growing aging population.
JERUSALEM, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vitalunga, the biotech startup based on the research led by Professor Einav Gross and Professor Shmuel Ben-Sasson of The Hebrew University's Faculty of Medicine, has developed a novel oral drug that aims to treat and prevent aging-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. While many successes have been made to extend lifespan in aging adults, disease-free aging has remained a challenge. The novel drug-candidate has the potential to remarkably improve the quality of life of aging adults, Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University announced today. Vitalunga is currently raising funds in order to begin pre-clinical studies.
Aging-related diseases have a common pathogenic mechanism that results in the deterioration of cells in otherwise healthy tissues. Professor Gross and Professor Ben-Sasson's creative drug-design platform enabled them to discover a family of novel compounds that facilitate potent autophagy (a fundamental cell survival mechanism that allows cells to adapt to metabolic stress) and mitophagy (a mitochondrial quality control mechanism that prevents detrimental effects and reinstates cellular homeostasis in response to stress) in human cells. Moreover, it promotes lifespan and healthspan in the model organism C. elegans. Their manuscript, which describes in detail the biological features of the first generation of these compounds, was just published online in "Autophagy", a leading journal in the field. The discovery of these compounds led Vitalunga to the development of further more advanced novel agents, targeting prevention of aging-associated deterioration. Vitalunga's proprietary platform ensures the perpetual rejuvenation of cells in diseased tissues, enabling, for the first time, a drug-responsive, unified target for the prevention and treatment of multiple aging-related diseases.
According to the UN's World Population Aging report, the global population of aging adults in 2019 was 703 million and is expected to surpass 1.5 billion by 2050. At a time when countries like Japan are struggling with population record highs of elderly individuals and the subsequent burdening of healthcare systems, Vitalunga's platform is a promising solution that will both minimize these burdens, while providing a better, healthier quality of life for its users.
"Our observations in-lab of the unique properties of these molecules are extremely exciting," remarked Professor Muli Ben-Sasson. "A success of the Vitalunga drug-candidate in the clinic will mean an entry to a universe of healthy aging."
"Professor Ben-Sasson and Professor Gross's findings have a high significance for the global aging population," said Dr. Itzik Goldwaser, CEO of Yissum. "This milestone will bring the startup one step closer to minimizing the unbearable burden that aging-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's has on individuals, their families and the health care system as a whole. Yissum is proud of this project and looks forward to Vitalunga's inevitable growth."
About Yissum:
Yissum is the technology transfer company of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Founded in 1964, it serves as a bridge between cutting-edge academic research and a global community of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry. Yissum's mission is to benefit society by converting extraordinary innovations and transformational technologies into commercial solutions that address our most urgent global challenges. Yissum has registered over 11,000 patents globally; licensed over 1,140 technologies and has spun out more than 200 companies. Yissum's business partners span the globe and include companies such as Boston Scientific, ICL, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Novartis and many more. For further information please visit www.yissum.co.il
Contact: Prof. Muli Ben-Sasson
+972-54-23-25-254
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Octo develops a data mesh solution for federal government customers seeking to source, manage, access, and protect trustworthy analytical data at scale
RESTON, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octo announces its new data mesh solution for federal clients seeking to accelerate the pace of innovation and realize greater mission value from their data analytics investments. Octo's solution fulfills increasing demands for trustworthy analytics data at scale by embracing an innovative, new approach to data management based on the principles of domain data ownership, managing data as a product, self-service infrastructure as a data platform, and federated, computational data governance.
"Federal government organizations are large-scale and complex, and they are operating in an increasingly volatile, uncertain landscape," said Cindy Walker, Octo's Vice President of Data Center of Excellence. "Our data mesh solution helps federal clients to simplify data discovery and speed analytical insights and machine learning model development to sustain agility and respond gracefully in the face of constant change."
Building on the 'data as a product' principle, the data mesh solution delivers outcomes that increase data value and mission agility by helping agencies embrace product thinking and manage data as a product.
Sujey Edwards, Chief Technology Officer for Octo said, "We are excited to be at the forefront of this solution for our federal customers, providing more control over data. In this model, the data becomes a useable product and reduces dependency on others. It is essentially decentralized data management focused on organizational change for the future."
Octo is using oLabs, its cutting-edge R&D facility in Reston, Virginia, to address customers' most pressing issues with innovative emerging technology solutions in real time.
About Octo
Octo is a technology firm dedicated to solving the Federal Government's most complex challenges, enabling agencies to jump the technology curve. We don't just modernize. We create lasting change through best practices that help agencies implement and integrate at-scale next-generation technology and innovation. With a mission and service first mentality, we provide Agile, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Cloud, Open Source, and Data Science solutions, collaborating to solve customers' pressing problems. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Octo delivers proven technology vital to the intelligence community and health care, defense, national security, and civilian agencies that directly impact our nation. Visit octo.us.
CONTACT: Ethan Muerlin, VP, Marketing & Corporate Partnerships, Octo ethan.muerlin@octo.us, M: 571-271-5349
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Cool off from these hot Texas temps with these new drinks from Starbucks.
Just in time for the summer, Starbucks has announced that it will bring two new drinks to its menu:
- New Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher
- New Starbucks Paradise Drink
Its new Pineapple Passionfruit refresher is described as ‘a bright blend of pineapple and passionfruit flavors with real diced pineapple.’
Meanwhile, its new Paradise drink blends coconut milk, pineapple and passionfruit flavors with diced pineapple.
You can order these drinks by clicking here.
Starbucks also announced it is getting into the chicken sandwich game. On Tuesday, the chain announced the arrival of its Chicken Maple Butter and Egg Sandwich, becoming the latest restaurant chain to offer its own version of the ever-popular food item.
The sandwich features an oat biscuit roll filled with white meat chicken, eggs and a maple butter spread, Food and Wine reports. A Starbucks representative told Nexstar the sandwich is now a permanent menu item. | https://cw33.com/news/local/starbucks-is-adding-two-new-drinks-to-its-menu-just-in-time-for-the-summer/ | 2022-06-22T19:41:25Z |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Dentsply Sirona Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Dentsply's common stock between June 9, 2021, and May 9, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 1, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in XRAY:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/dentsply-sirona-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=29696&from=4
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: According to the filed complaint, defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate Dentsply's revenue and earnings by manipulating the Company's accounting for a distributor rebate program so that senior executives would be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation. In order to facilitate this scheme, Dentsply and its executives made numerous false and misleading statements to investors during the class period. As a result of defendants' misrepresentations, Dentsply's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Dentsply you have until August 1, 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 Dentsply 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 XRAY lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/dentsply-sirona-inc-loss-submission-form-2?id=29696&from=4.
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US sets up Afghan relief fund with frozen central bank money
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Swiss governments and Afghan economics experts said Wednesday they will transfer $3.5 billion in frozen funds from Afghanistan’s central bank to use for the country’s people as hunger grips every province there.
Notably, the Taliban government will not be a part of the new Afghan Fund, which will maintain its account with the Bank for International Settlements in Switzerland.
In the interim, Afghanistan’s central bank, which in February had $7 billion in frozen funds, “must demonstrate that it has the expertise, capacity, and independence to responsibly perform the duties of a central bank,” the U.S. Treasury and State departments said Wednesday in a joint statement. “Robust safeguards have been put in place to prevent the funds from being used for illicit activity.”
International funding to Afghanistan was suspended and billions of dollars of the country’s assets abroad, mostly in the United States, were frozen after the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021 following the U.S. military’s withdrawal.
In February, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that called for banks to provide $3.5 billion of the frozen money to a trust fund for distribution through humanitarian groups for Afghan relief and basic needs.
The other $3.5 billion will stay in the U.S. to finance payments from lawsuits by U.S. victims of terrorism that are still working their way through the courts, prompted by claims brought by family members of people killed on Sept 11, 2001.
“The Afghan Fund will help mitigate the economic challenges facing Afghanistan while protecting and preserving $3.5 billion in reserves from Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), Afghanistan’s central bank, for the benefit of the people of Afghanistan,” Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said.
He said the Taliban’s “repression and economic mismanagement” had exacerbated longstanding economic challenges for Afghanistan that had made the return of the funds untenable.
Human Rights Watch said in August that Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis cannot be effectively addressed unless the U.S. and other governments ease restrictions on the country’s banking sector to allow economic activity and humanitarian aid.
Nearly half the Afghan population — 18.9 million people — is estimated to be acutely food insecure between June and November 2022, the World Food Programme said. All 34 provinces in the country are facing some level of crisis or emergency levels of acute food insecurity.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the people of Afghanistan are facing humanitarian and economic crises born of “decades of conflict, severe drought, COVID-19, and endemic corruption.”
“Today, the United States and its partners take an important, concrete step forward in ensuring that additional resources can be brought to bear to reduce suffering and improve economic stability for the people of Afghanistan while continuing to hold the Taliban accountable,” Sherman said.
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Giving Season Already in Full Swing as Virtual Toy Drive Platform Encourages Others to Support Children in Need
FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DonateAToy.org just contributed over 5,300 toys to Toys for Tots, hoping to inspire others to support the millions of children in need throughout the US. In 2021, DonateAToy.org donated more than $275,000 in toys benefitting Toys for Tots with the help of corporate sponsors and individual donors.
One of the primary features that make their online donation platform so impactful is the Toy Match Program. DonateAToy.org matches every toy donation made on their website, doubling the number of toys delivered to less fortunate children.
Citi, a DonateAToy.org corporate sponsor for the past two years and a long-time supporter of Toys for Tots, loves how simple they make it to contribute to their vital cause.
"The most important reason we've continued to work with DonateAToy.org is their Toy Match Program," said Reem Aliessa, Program Manager at Citi Volunteers. "It encourages our colleagues to give back to the community which is something that is core to who we are as a firm. After last year's virtual toy drive, we were astonished when looking at the number of toys everyone donated—and knowing Donate-A-Toy doubles that number makes it that much more impactful."
DonateAToy.org's Christmas in July promotion encourages businesses and organizations to sign up as sponsors early, hoping to make an even bigger impact in 2022. Donate-A-Toy is donating an additional 100 toys on behalf of anyone who signs on as a sponsor before August 15. "It's never too early to kick off your corporate giving initiatives," said Marc McDonald, President of DonateAToy.org. "Our mission has always been to drive as many toys as possible into the hands of children in need. Our Christmas in July promotion solidifies the commitment to that cause, reminding everyone that supporting less fortunate children is crucial year-round."
DonateAToy.org, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, offers businesses, organizations, and individuals a virtual toy drive platform benefitting Toys for Tots. The website features a range of high-quality toys gifted by program participants. Since its inception, DonateAToy.org's platform has contributed over $600,000 in toys to children in need. DonateAToy.org has partnered with sponsors such as Citi, T-Mobile, Indeed, Deloitte, and LexisNexis. Make a donation today or learn more about becoming a sponsor at https://DonateAToy.org.
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MEDIA ADVISORY - RIBBON-CUTTING AT BETRIVERS SPORTSBOOK AT BINGO WORLD
Published: Jul. 29, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
BALTIMORE, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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No-code-needed, premiere NFT creation tool enables cryptoartists and musicians such as Maelstrom, Terra Naomi, and David Bianchi to engage with fans and collectors in an industry-changing fashion.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Async Art, the premier platform for creating, collecting and selling programmable and generative NFT projects, today announced the launch of Music Blueprints. This is a music and audio-enabled iteration of the successful visual Blueprint feature, which launched in 2021 and has enabled top-selling artists like XCOPY, Sabet, and many others to collectively generate over $23M in gross sales. Async's Blueprint allows the everyday artist to make their own multi-edition NFT collection in the same vein as BAYC, Azuki, and Cryptopunks without having to learn to code or hire developers.
Music Blueprints enables musicians to generate multiple unique songs from a single source and Async Art is debuting brand-new music collections to showcase the full capability of the platform: Music NFTs that are interactive, innovative, and built for future-facing utility.
With the increased dialogue of artists struggling to make a sustainable living while major labels and streaming services dominate the distribution and publishing channels, this new form of creating affordable music collectibles and allowing NFT collectors to directly come in and interact with a song is a revolutionary step in rebuilding the direct relationship between the artist and music fan. Collectors now become active participants by creating their own personalized songs as they mint 1 random version out of thousands of potential combinations - the parameters all pre-uploaded by the artist. There are rarity traits and gamification innately built into the minting mechanism, complete with downloadable audio packs for collectors and fans to create their own iterations with the more Music Blueprints they purchase.
"Songs in Web 2.0 have been relegated to background music on impersonal algorithmic playlists," said Achilleas Sarantaris of Async Art. "Async's Music Blueprints aim to restore that relationship and reward both fans and artists for their passions by creating personalized musical experiences while breaking down technological barriers for creators of all backgrounds."
Here are all three launch Music Blueprints:
"JANUS" by Maelstrom & Ipno
The first Async Blueprints drop happens on June 2nd, at 11am PT from Async musician Maelstrom & graffiti artist Ipno. Rightly inspired and named after the Greek God of beginnings and change, "JANUS" has 75,000 potential unique combinations but only 250 versions will exist.
With each newly minted Music Blueprint, the song takes a new shape and gains a new face on the album artwork which symbolizes the gradual reveal of an entire collection of unheard techno beats.
In addition, the artists will allow creators to download the Stems of their Music Blueprints from Async's site to encourage fans to create even more remixes of the original track.
"H0m3w0rk" is a collaborative audio-visual made by a collective of passionate artists and is launching on June 7th, 10am PT. This project has more than 700 million possible combinations, and will only allow 4,777 Music Blueprints to be minted. Alongside the audio-visual artwork, collectors will be given full, non-exclusive, commercial rights to the original music in their NFTs.
Lots of careful details are embedded within this collection, as the album artists specifically created artwork that matched the variants of the music, e.g. A skeleton playing saxophone on the visuals will only appear if a saxophone track is playing in the unique version.
Acclaimed spoken word poet David Bianchi is launching his "Senses" Music Blueprint on June 9th at 3pm PT. Each Blueprint contains original poems, each written and performed by Bianchi, with an accompanying musical score produced by PLS&TY and a generative fractal art visual coded by artist Dogan Demir. There will be 384,000 combinations with only 1,000 Blueprints allowed to be minted.
"I see this Blueprint series becoming an immersive audiovisual experience for audience members to wrap themselves within; to listen, experience, feel and heal," Binachi told Async in an interview. "Each NFT will be a marriage of a music layer with multiple visual layers and one audio poetry layer. The Music Blueprints technology (based on how we arrange the rarities) will choose how often these poems appear in the collection and how."
As creators navigate the second year of NFTs in the mainstream and the market grows more saturated with static digital art, artists and platforms are seeking an edge to express themselves, incorporate cutting-edge technology, and connect in a meaningful way to their fans. Given the rapid evolution of the Web3 space, Music Blueprints have been developed with future proofing in mind and will be available to the everyday creator on June 13, 2022. To learn more about Async Music Blueprints, visit https://async.art/blueprints?category=music.
Async Art is a new art and music revolution built on the blockchain. It allows users to create, collect, and trade interactive, programmable art and music that are independently owned and controlled: the users becoming part of the artwork and/or music themselves. Since late 2021, they have launched their generative Blueprints feature and have since grossed $29M in total sales.
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Students feel ‘unsafe,’ ‘targeted’ by school security guards, amid increase in violent crimes in high schools
By Kati Weis
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DENVER (KCNC) — It’s been a full semester since Denver Public Schools eliminated school resource officers and is only using its in-house security guard unit instead. The elimination was meant to help reduce the “school to prison pipeline,” but some students say they still feel unsafe at school.
“I mean, it’s the same thing, there has been no change there,” said Evelyn Gonzales Miranda, a sophomore at DPS’ Abraham Lincoln High School. “We’re still being targeted; students are always having to look over their shoulders.”
Gonzales Miranda says she and her friends feel uncomfortable around some of DPS’ in-house safety patrol officers.
“I don’t feel super safe as most kids should be,” Gonzales Miranda said.
Another student at a DPS high school, Jacóbo Gracia-Meza, also says his friends have been unfairly targeted by DPS’ safety patrol officers.
“(One of my friends) was just walking home from school with friends, and she noticed that an officer was following them, and my friend confronts the officer, and the officer tells her that he was just following them to make sure they don’t do nothing, because they seem suspicious, and my friend was confused, because they weren’t doing anything,” Gracia-Meza said. “She was furious.”
This, as police data obtained by CBS4 Investigates shows an increase in calls for some violent crimes in schools last semester, even as overall calls for police help in Denver schools are down.
Some say that’s why having some sort of security officer program in school is important.
CBS4 Investigates looked into the numbers for calls for police service to DPS high schools and compared last semester to the fall semesters of 2019 and 2018 — since school wasn’t in person for much of 2020.
While overall, Denver Police were called less to DPS high schools last semester than before, calls for some violent crimes increased.
There were 88 sex assault calls in fall 2021 compared to only 37 in the fall 2019. There were eight assault in-progress calls in fall 2021 compared to only two in 2019, and 23 concealed weapon calls in fall 2021 compared to 19 in 2019.
While the DPS safety patrol officers that replaced Denver police SROs had the ability to write tickets to students last semester, the district says officers didn’t write any tickets to students, but instead turned over 55 cases to Denver Police. The district would not say what types of crimes those cases involved.
In a memo last September to the activist group Movimiento Poder, DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero wrote about some of the crimes the district was seeing.
“There has been a 5% increase in assaults. Of those 38 incidents, only one student was ticketed and/or arrested by Denver Police,” Marrero wrote. “There has been a 21% increase in fights at school (81 total this year) – no one ticketed, and parents were encouraged to allow the discipline process to handle the situation rather than pressing charges.”
But Movimiento Poder believes DPS should spend more money on mental health resources for students, instead of security guards, to deal with school crime.
“Students, community members, parents… have mentioned that they have seen an increase of patrol officers in specific schools and specific neighborhoods,” said Elizabeth Burciaga, a lead organizer with Movimiento Poder.
Movimiento Poder led the charge for a resolution the DPS school board approved two years ago to remove SROs from the district. The group says the security guards as a replacement is not what the resolution called for.
“This has already been in the works for many years in Denver Public Schools,” Burciaga said. “The fact that we have to remind the district to implement this resolution is very concerning, especially because it impacts so many of our historically underrepresented students.”
The group wants DPS to take out its security guards too, saying they have been intimidating students more than helping.
“There are data that shows that if we actually invest in mental health and resources for our students and community members, a lot of the issues of violence and crime would be reduced,” Burciaga said.
DPS School Board Member Tay Anderson says he doesn’t support the complete removal of security guards from schools.
“I believe that in all areas of security enforcement, there needs to be additional training around centering the needs of BIPOC individuals,” Anderson said.
DPS says it has hired 15 new social workers this year that are spread across the largest district in the state.
Students like Gonzales Miranda and Garcia-Meza say there are still long wait lists for counseling in their schools.
“We are not being supported, our system has been failing us constantly,” Gonzales Miranda said. “I think that’s why a lot of bad things happen.”
The DPS superintendent declined an interview for this story, but the district issued the following written statement to CBS4 Investigates:
“Providing for the safety and security of our school communities is always our highest priority, and it takes on added importance at times when crime rates are increasing and impacting our school communities. We know that there is a need for safety and mental health professionals to work collaboratively in keeping our school communities safe. The Denver Public Schools Department of Safety not only works to protect students and educators from outside threats, but also manages situations involving students at our schools. When disciplinary action is necessary, Dept. of Safety officers work within the school district’s discipline matrix to address incidents that may have, in the past, been referred to law enforcement.
“The leadership of the Dept. of Safety recognizes that there have been instances of disproportionality in managing discipline, whether intentional or unintentional, that negatively impact students of color. Our Dept. of Safety officers participate in a variety of trainings every year. Subjects covered are not solely related to their safety and security duties. It also includes instruction on equity, racial biases, and microaggressions. This work by the Dept. of Safety is intentional in addressing disproportionality and being proactive in solutions to address inequity.”
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Gift to 30 Food Banks Will Help Provide Healthy Meals to Children and Families Across the U.S.
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to help create healthier generations, The Walt Disney Company has made a contribution to Feeding America® to support efforts to source more produce and increase the number of nutritious meals provided to children and families who need it most. This year marks the 10th year that Disney and Feeding America have teamed up. To celebrate that relationship, Disney will fund 30 Feeding America member food banks throughout the U.S. In FY21, with help from donors like Disney, Feeding America secured more than 2.1 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables and plans to provide even more nourishing produce to families in need this year.
"We are thrilled to celebrate 10 years of working with The Walt Disney Company," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. "Long term collaborations like this one are crucial to supporting the people we serve year after year, and Disney's produce grants are no exception. They are helping to make meaningful change in these 30 communities across the country. We are grateful for their continued support for our neighbors in need."
Since 2012, Disney has supported Feeding America's efforts to end hunger in the U.S., providing significant funding for the organization's produce programs and volunteer efforts at member food banks. This year's funding will help food banks provide more fresh produce to kids and families facing hunger by removing barriers to sourcing and distributing produce, building capacity by increasing refrigeration and equipment at food banks or helping to store and distribute fresh produce within communities to people who need it most. This generous grant was announced on Good Morning America today and featured an appearance by Michael Chernow, a member of City Harvest's Food Council, sharing delicious, nutritious and simple recipes using fresh produce easily obtained at local community food banks and pantries.
In addition to the produce grant, Disney has collaborated with Feeding America on a variety of other initiatives over the years. Disney has participated in food rescue programs via their theme parks–in fact each year, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort provide hundreds of thousands of meals in food donations to their local Second Harvest Food Banks. Disney VoluntEARS help collect, sort and distribute food which provides opportunities for employees and cast members to engage their local member food banks and make a tangible impact on food insecurity issues in their communities. And across the U.S., ABC Owned Television Stations have supported local Feeding America member food banks in each of their eight markets by activating in local communities to donate nutritious food.
See list of grant recipient food banks below.
Central Texas Food Bank – Austin, TX
Connecticut Foodshare – Wallingford, CT
Lowcountry Food Bank – Charleston, SC
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – Charlotte, NC
Greater Chicago Food Depository – Chicago, IL
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano – Concord, CA
Montgomery County Food Bank – Conroe, TX
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina – Fayetteville, NC
Treasure Coast Food Bank – Fort Pierce, FL
Central California Food Bank – Fresno, CA
Northern Illinois Food Bank – Geneva, IL
Long Island Cares, Inc. – Hauppauge, NY
Community Foodbank of New Jersey – Hillside, NJ
Houston Food Bank – Houston, TX
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County – Irvine, CA
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank – Los Angeles, CA
Food Bank For New York City – New York, NY
City Harvest – New York, NY
Alameda County Community Food Bank – Oakland, CA
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida – Orlando, FL
Food Share of Ventura County – Oxnard, CA
Feeding South Florida – Pembroke Park, FL
Philabundance – Philadelphia, PA
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina – Raleigh, NC
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties – Riverside, CA
San Francisco and Marin Food Banks – San Francisco, CA
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – San Jose, CA
Redwood Empire Food Bank – Santa Rosa, CA
Food Lifeline – Seattle, WA
Capital Area Food Bank – Washington, DC
To learn about Feeding America and the network of food banks, visit FeedingAmerica.org/Disney.
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks.
Contact
Zuani Villarreal
Feeding America
312.641.6532
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 20 points, Cheyenne Parker added 17 and the Atlanta Dream handed the Indiana Fever its 15th straight loss with a 91-81 victory on Wednesday night.
Atlanta (13-18) ended a four-game losing streak and moved into a three-way tie for seventh in the standings.
Atlanta led 64-34 early in the third quarter before Indiana battled back to get within single digits in the fourth. Indiana outscored Atlanta 28-13 in the third to get within 75-62 and started the fourth by scoring 15 of the first 22 points to make it 82-77 with 5:02 left. But the Dream scored seven straight points and led by at least nine points the rest of the way.
Aari McDonald added 13 points, Kristy Wallace scored 12 and Maya Caldwell had 10 for Atlanta. Howard scored 14 of her points in the first half before reaching 20-plus for the ninth time this season.
Atlanta made 14 of its first 18 shots (77.9%) and led 36-17 after the first quarter. The Dream started the second quarter on a 7-1 run for a 43-18 lead, and it was 62-34 at halftime. The Dream had 21 assists on 23 made field goals and shot 62.2% from the field in the first half.
NaLyssa Smith scored 21 points for Indiana (5-28). Emma Cannon added a season-high 16 points and rookie Lexie Hull had a season-high 14 points, reaching double figures for just the second time this season.
Both teams were without their leading scorers. Tiffany Hayes left Atlanta’s last game on Saturday with an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter, and Indiana’s Kelsey Mitchell is done for the season with a plantar fascia tear in her left foot.
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Woman arrested for taking raccoon into a bar, officials say
MADDOCK, N.D. (KVLY/Gray News) – A woman was arrested after walking into a bar in North Dakota carrying a raccoon, according to the Benson County Sheriff’s Office.
Erin Christensen, 38, was charged with North Dakota Game and Fish violations, tampering with evidence and providing false information to law enforcement. According to the sheriff’s office, the animal was put down and will be tested for rabies and other diseases.
Bartender Cindy Smith said she was serving drinks at the bar last week when Christensen brought in the animal during happy hour. There were about 10 people in the establishment at the time, she said.
Smith said she immediately asked the woman to leave but instead she took the raccoon around the bar to show another customer. The woman eventually left with the animal after about five minutes.
Smith said the raccoon never left Christensen’s arms and didn’t bite anyone.
Christensen said her family found the raccoon three months ago and had been caring for it ever since.
Health officials issued a warning to those who had contact with the animal about possible rabies exposure and asked anyone who may have been bitten or had contact with the raccoon’s saliva to seek medical care.
Six rabid animals have been reported in North Dakota this year, including two bats, two cats, one bovine and one skunk.
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The Temple High School Choir Department is inviting the Temple-area community out for its annual SoundCheck show — a performance that will feature about 45 students who had to audition for their spot on the stage.
Performances, which will include an eclectic variety of songs, are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the Temple High School Auditorium, 415 N. 31st St. in Temple.
“The Temple High School Choir Department is excited to bring SoundCheck 2022 back to the stage at the THS Auditorium,” Cameron Roucloux, Temple High School’s head choral director, said in a news release. “This a high-energy show with a live professional backing band, live sound, and professional lighting, featuring Temple High School choir students as the main performers.”
Tickets are available online at centraltexastickets.com/events/soundcheck-2022-5-20-2022.
“Reserved seat tickets for SoundCheck 2022 are $20, adult general admission tickets are $15 and student general admission tickets are $5,” Temple ISD spokesman Jon Wallin said. “Tickets will be available at the door both nights.”
Roucloux highlighted how the SoundCheck show typically draws one of the program’s largest audiences of the year, as the music selection “appeals to music lovers of all ages and genres.”
“Acts will perform numbers from Fall Out Boy, Destiny’s Child, Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Selena, Adele, ABBA, Madonna, TLC, George Michael, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Journey and more,” he said.
The Temple High School Choir Booster Club also will hold a raffle drawing — with tickets priced at $2 each or three for $5 — following the final performance on Saturday.
Although prizes include four tickets to Texas Typhoon Waterpark, two Texas Rangers ticket vouchers, a Wildcat fan basket and a Waco Surf pass, a full list of items can be accessed online at bit.ly/3MjaFSp.
“Purchase from any Temple High School Choir Booster Club member or email thschoirboosterclub@gmail.com for more information,” the Temple High School Choir Booster Club said in a post to its website. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_19af3e84-d7c7-11ec-a2d2-236842561c17.html | 2022-05-19T23:52:15Z |
New board president combines history with the organization with a fresh approach
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, known in the MS community as MS Focus, announced today that Eric Schenk, long-time president of the Board of Directors has retired, and Charles Eader, an officer with more than 20 years' experience with the organization, was elected as his successor.
"We're grateful to Eric Schenk for all his years of service and dedication to the MS community," said Natalie Blake, Executive Director of MS Focus," and excited to have Charles Eader step into the role. Charles has a long history with the organization and thoroughly understands our culture, challenges, and goals. But as a long-time activist in his community, he also brings advocacy and community-building skills that are a great asset. It's really the best of both worlds for our organization."
Mr. Eader received his degree in Business Administration from Emory University – Goizueta Business School in 1988. A twenty-six year career at AT&T followed, retiring as a Sr. Project Program Manager. He is very active in community affairs, currently serving as the tax administrator for Somerset County, New Jersey, after more than ten years on the county board of taxation. He also serves as chairperson of the Somerset County Democratic LGBTQ+ Caucus.
"I thoroughly believe in the mission of MS Focus to help improve the quality of life for those challenged by MS. This is why I have actively been involved with the organization for over two decades," said Mr. Eader. "Building on the legacy of Eric Schenk, who welcomed me into the organization all those years ago, I am excited to expand my role and to continue to be an advocate."
Other officers of the Foundation's Board include Mark Shalloway of Shalloway & Shalloway, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Fla. elected to the position of Vice President; Elaine LaFlamme of Gallagher and Basset in Miami, Fla. elected to the position of Treasurer; and retired retail executive John Blackstock of Bradenton, Fla re-elected to the position of secretary.
About Us: MS Focus: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free services that address the critical needs of people with MS, helping them maintain the best quality of life. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, MS Focus provides services throughout the United States and its territories. Learn more at www.msfocus.org.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair 2022 (CIEF 2022) with the theme of "Science and Technology Innovation for Smart Future" kicked off in Guangzhou on September 2. This year's CIEF will last three days from September 2 to 4.
The CIEF 2022 is co-hosted by China Association for Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Central Committee of Jiusan Society, the People's Government of Guangdong Province, and the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, and co-organized by the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and Asia Digital Group. Held both online and offline, the CIEF 2022 has set up more than 20 exhibition areas for new-generation information technology, biomedicine and health, etc. It has established a high-quality and efficient digital display matchmaking platform through technical means such as AI, metaverse and immersive interaction to achieve data sharing, information exchange and accurate matchmaking.
Nearly 9,000 projects from all over the world participate in the CIEF 2022. During the CIEF 2022, more than 100 events such as innovation competition and achievement auction will be held offline to promote the commercialization and trading in scientific and technological achievements.
The value of projects for commercialization this year is expected to be no less than 12 billion yuan
"We must improve the mechanism for the transfer and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and pursue a path that integrates the innovation chain, industrial chain, talent chain, policy chain and capital chain," stressed General Secretary Xi Jinping.
As a brand event for showcasing the achievements of the widespread innovation and entrepreneurship strategy and a key service platform for the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, the CIEF is committed to covering the "last mile" in the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, providing services for innovation and entrepreneurship, promoting the agglomeration of factors of innovation, and facilitating the integration of government, enterprises, university, research institutes, financial support, intermediary service and users.
Since 2015, the CIEF has exhibited over 16,000 pieces of innovation and entrepreneurship achievements, and over 23,000 projects have been released on the achievement trading platform. The value of commercialized projects exceeds 60 billion yuan.
The CIEF 2022 focuses on the fields such as new-generation IT, intelligent and new energy vehicles, biomedicine and health, AI and digital economy. Livestreaming studios on online exhibition hall have been launched. Special events such as auction of achievements, technology transfer, project roadshow, and forum summit will be held to assist in the commercialization of more innovation and entrepreneurship achievements in Guangzhou and even China as a whole.
During the CIEF 2022, more than 2,700 exhibitors will participate in the online exhibition, and nearly 9,000 pieces of achievements will be involved in online display and matchmaking. It is expected that the value of commercialized achievements for the year will be no less than 12 billion yuan.
The functions of the online platform increase
This year's CIEF has extensively upgraded the online platform to create a higher-level "online" CIEF. The new platform highlights the new model and new experience for digital exhibition. It builds exclusive 3D booths and livestreaming studios for exhibitors through new technology use scenarios, virtual metaverse and immersive interaction at the online exhibition halls. It also fulfils functions such as online analysis of enterprise demands, intelligent matching, evaluation of achievements, signing of contract for intended cooperation, and service tracking.
The online platform of the CIEF will be connected with "Innovation China" platform. It provides services such as "expert pool", "project pool" and "demand pool" to bring together innovative resources such as enterprises, talents, services and finance. The CIEF will carry out more than 100 online and offline roadshows and matchmakings every year as a CIEF that "stays open throughout the year".
The increase in the functions of the online platform promotes the integration of online and offline CIEF. "Online" and offline functions will further complement each other, so that achievements will be used in more areas in a targeted manner, and more scientific and technological achievements will be commercialized, generate benefits in a market-oriented manner, and empower economic and social development.
Give full play to unique advantages and implement Nansha Plan
In June this year, the State Council issued the Master Plan of Guangzhou Nansha on Deepening Comprehensive Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao with Global Perspective (hereinafter referred to as the "Nansha Plan"), which is another major decision and plan made by the central government on the building of the Greater Bay Area from an overall and strategic perspective. According to the Nansha Plan, active efforts will be made to undertake the transfer and commercialization of innovation achievements in the fields such as electronic engineering, computer science, marine science, AI and smart cities in Hong Kong, and build a high ground for the transfer and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements in South China.
In order to promote the implementation of the Nansha Plan, the CIEF will leverage its unique advantages to help Nansha accelerate the building of an industry cooperation base for scientific and technological innovation, build a major strategic platform that keeps its foothold in the Bay Area and is oriented to Hong Kong and Macao with a global vision, and help Guangdong build a strategic fulcrum for a new development pattern.
The CIEF 2022 has set up the Nansha District Achievements Exhibition Area, an online platform for the CIEF, to introduce Nansha District policy on science and technology innovation, industrial policies as well as technological achievements, promote the gathering of national technological innovation resources in Nansha, and promote the establishment of a routine liaison mechanism for collaborative technological innovation with Hong Kong and Macao.
Exhibition area for popular science products and technologies set up for the first time
In a speech delivered at the National Science and Technology Innovation Conference, the Conference of the Academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Ninth National Congress of China Association for Science and Technology, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that "technological innovation and scientific popularization are important for pursuing innovative development. Equal importance should be attached to science popularization and technological innovation."
Without a general improvement in scientific literacy, it will be difficult to cultivate innovation personnel of a higher caliber and rapidly commercialize scientific and technological achievements. The CIEF 2022 set up an exhibition area for popular science products and technologies for the first time in order to aid the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements.
At exhibition area, nearly 200 exhibitors showcase a wide range of popular science projects. A "close" contact with popular science resources and knowledge can stimulate the general public's interest and enthusiasm in science and technology, and then help them develop scientific quality and embrace scientific thinking.
The CIEF 2022 is committed to the domestic commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, and also works to expose more people to science and technology, so as to lay the foundation for innovative development, and maintain the country's innovation capacity.
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TCA's Olivia Lee named 2021-22 All-West Tennessee female athlete of the year
TCA junior Olivia Lee is not just a triple threat on the basketball court, but in high school athletics in general.
Lee is the All-West Tennessee female athlete of the year after a successful 2021-2022 school year that saw her excel in soccer, basketball and track.
She was named to the Division II-A all-state soccer team after she scored 41 goals and had four assists, she was named Division II-A Miss Basketball after averaging 24.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.7 steals per game and she helped the school's 1,600-meter relay team finish fourth and set a new school record at the state meet.
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"(What was fun about this school year) we got to the first round of state (in girls soccer) for the first time. So, we strive to go even further and that was a big accomplishment for us," Lee said. "In basketball, we went to the semifinals of state which was really fun for us and for track we got to go to the state meet and beat the school record in the 4x400 and get fourth when we were supposed to be eighth.
"So, that's my favorite part — going to state and pushing yourself to the limit and pushing the people around you and growing together."
Lee's older sister, Macey, won the Division II-A Miss Basketball and All-West Tennessee female athlete of the year award in 2020.
Olivia said to be able to accomplish some of the same feats Macey accomplished two years ago is a great feeling because she looks up to her and has received help in and out of sports from her.
"For me, it makes me happy to follow in her footsteps and hopefully be the (basketball) player that she is and do things she has done," Olivia said. "I think it's cool for me because I've always looked up to her since I was little and just getting to watch her play and how hard she works — I've gotten a lot from her."
TCA basketball coach Matt Coble said that what Lee does isn't easy but that it's an extraordinary feat to accomplish.
"It just takes something special to do multiple sports and do them well," Coble said. "You just have to find some time (to practice each sport). So, for basketball she has to find sometime to shoot and ballhandling and she does the same thing for soccer. Track takes care of itself in that respect but you do got to find time to work on your game in a particular sport's offseason.
Lee plans to participate in all three sports next season. She has 99 career goals and is less than 20 goals away from the school record.
Finalists
McCall Sims (Westview, Fr.): Sims was a two-sport star for the Lady Chargers playing basketball and softball. In basketball, she helped Westview win its first state title in 26 seasons. She was named to the All-West Tennessee basketball team after averaging 15.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 38% on 3-pointers. In softball, she was named to the All-West Tennessee team after batting .470 with six home runs, 12 doubles, four triples, 35 runs scored and 30 RBIs.
Genesis Pearson (Jackson Central Merry Early College High School, Sr.): Pearson played basketball at Jackson Central-Merry High and ran track at Madison through a TSSAA co-op program as Jackson Central Merry Early College doesn't offer athletics. She was named to the All-West Tennessee basketball team after averaging 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2.5 assists. In track and field, she made the All-West Tennessee team after she finished in the top eight in the high jump (third), 300 hurdles (sixth), 200 (seventh) and the pentathlon (seventh) at the Class A state meet. She also helped the 4x400 team win the state meet with a time of 1:44.75.
Jayla Davenport (Riverside, So.): Davenport was one of the leading scorers on a Lady Panthers basketball team that reached the state tournament for the first time since 2015. She averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and three steals per game. She also helped the softball team reach the state tournament for the first time since 2012 and was named to the All-West Tennessee softball team after batting .422 with seven triples, five doubles, three home runs, 50 runs scored and 25 RBIs. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/06/28/olivia-lee-tca-named-all-west-tennessee-female-athlete-year/7651401001/ | 2022-06-28T06:16:43Z |
CALGARY, AB, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL) (NYSE: PBA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a common share cash dividend for July 2022 of $0.21 per share to be paid, subject to applicable law, on August 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on July 25, 2022. The common share dividends are designated "eligible dividends" for Canadian income tax purposes. For non-resident shareholders, Pembina's common share dividends should be considered "qualified dividends" and may be subject to Canadian withholding tax.
For shareholders receiving their common share dividends in U.S. funds, the July 2022 cash dividend is expected to be approximately U.S. $0.1611 per share (before deduction of any applicable Canadian withholding tax) based on a currency exchange rate of 0.7670. The actual U.S. dollar dividend will depend on the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate on the payment date and will be subject to applicable withholding taxes.
Pembina's Board of Directors also declared quarterly dividends for the Company's preferred shares, Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25. Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 21 preferred share dividends are payable on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 2, 2022. Series 15, 17 and 19 preferred share dividends are payable on October 3, 2022 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2022. Series 23 and 25 preferred share dividends are payable on August 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 2, 2022.
Pembina pays cash dividends on its common shares in Canadian dollars on a monthly basis to shareholders of record on the 25th day of each month (except for the December record date, which is December 31st), if, as and when determined by the Board of Directors. Should the record date fall on a weekend or a statutory holiday, the effective record date will be the previous business day. The dividend payment date is the 15th day of the month following the record date. Should the payment date fall on a weekend or on a statutory holiday, the business day prior to the weekend or statutory holiday becomes the payment date.
Dividends on the preferred shares Series 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 21 are payable on the first day of March, June, September and December in each year, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors to shareholders of record on the first day of the preceding month, or, if such payment or record date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day after the weekend or statutory holiday. Dividends on the preferred shares Series 15, 17 and 19 are payable on the last day of March, June, September and December in each year, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors to shareholders of record on the 15th day of the same month, or, if such payment or record date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day after the weekend or statutory holiday. Dividends on the preferred shares Series 23 and 25 are payable on the 15th day of February, May, August and November in each year, if, as and when declared by the Board of Directors to shareholders of record on the last day of the preceding month, or, if such payment or record date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day after the weekend or statutory holiday.
Pembina will release its second quarter 2022 results on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after markets close. A conference call and webcast have been scheduled for Friday, August 5, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) for interested investors, analysts, brokers and media representatives.
The conference call dial-in numbers for Canada and the U.S. are 1-647-792-1240 or 1-800-437-2398. A recording of the conference call will be available for replay until August 12, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To access the replay, please dial either 1-647-436-0148 or 1-888-203-1112 and enter the password 3331229.
A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on Pembina's website at www.pembina.com under Investor Centre, Presentation & Events, or by entering:
https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1501654&tp_key=8352814379 in your web browser. Shortly after the call, an audio archive will be posted on the website for a minimum of 90 days.
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for more than 65 years. Pembina owns an integrated network of hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and a growing export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable infrastructure solutions which connect producers and consumers of energy across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit pembina.com.
Purpose of Pembina:
To be the leader in delivering integrated infrastructure solutions connecting global markets:
- Customers choose us first for reliable and value-added services;
- Investors receive sustainable industry-leading total returns;
- Employees say we are the 'employer of choice' and value our safe, respectful, collaborative and inclusive work culture; and
- Communities welcome us and recognize the net positive impact of our social and environmental commitment.
Pembina is structured into three Divisions: Pipelines Division, Facilities Division and Marketing & New Ventures Division.
Pembina's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under PPL and PBA, respectively. For more information, visit www.pembina.com.
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on Pembina's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "continue", "anticipate", "schedule", "will", "expects", "estimate", "potential", "planned", "future", "outlook", "strategy", "protect", "trend", "commit", "maintain", "focus", "ongoing", "believe" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements relating to: future dividends which may be declared on Pembina's common and preferred shares; the timing and the amount of such dividend payments; and the expected tax treatment thereof. The forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Pembina has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release regarding, among other things: the success of Pembina's operations and growth projects; prevailing commodity prices, margins, volumes and exchange rates; that Pembina's future results of operations will be consistent with past performance and management expectations in relation thereto; the availability of capital to fund future capital requirements relating to existing assets and projects; future operating costs; that all required regulatory and environmental approvals can be obtained on the necessary terms in a timely manner; prevailing regulatory, tax and environmental laws and regulations; maintenance of operating margins; and the availability of coverage under Pembina's insurance policies (including in respect of Pembina's business interruption insurance policy).
Although Pembina believes the expectations and material factors and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these expectations, factors and assumptions will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the regulatory environment and decisions; Indigenous and landowner consultation requirements; the impact of competitive entities and pricing; reliance on third parties to successfully operate and maintain certain assets; the strength and operations of the oil and natural gas production industry and related commodity prices; non-performance or default by counterparties to agreements which Pembina or one or more of its affiliates has entered into in respect of its business; actions by governmental or regulatory authorities; the ability of Pembina to acquire or develop the necessary infrastructure in respect of future development projects; fluctuations in operating results; adverse general economic and market conditions in Canada, North America and worldwide; risks relating to the current and potential adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity capital; changes in credit ratings; counterparty credit risk; the conflict between Ukraine and Russia and its potential impact on, among other things, global market conditions and supply and demand, energy and commodity prices; interest rates, supply chains and the global economy generally; and certain other risks and uncertainties detailed in Pembina's management's discussion and analysis and annual information form, each for the year ended December 31, 2021, and from time to time in Pembina's public disclosure documents available at www.sedar.com, www.sec.gov and through Pembina's website at www.pembina.com.
This list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, forecasted or projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date hereof. Pembina does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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