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Evelyn Dilsaver, member of multiple boards and Protiviti Advisory Board member, honored on Directors list
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Frank Kurre, managing director and Global Account Management leader with Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2022 Directorship 100™ list, in the Governance Professionals and Institutions category. The NACD list recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage and integrity.
"Strong corporate governance is a critical component of an organization's success, especially in a challenging business environment," said Tarantino. "We're pleased to assist our clients with their ESG strategic planning, including helping them set the right policies, establish internal controls, determine the best tools and processes, and define internal roles and responsibilities, resulting in reporting that's consistent, compliant, integrated and impactful."
A founding member of Protiviti in 2002, Tarantino has served as president and CEO of the firm since 2007. He has more than 40 years of experience working with a broad range of organizations to enhance their business performance through risk management, operational effectiveness and enhanced governance. Tarantino has been recognized four times by Glassdoor as one of its Top CEOs, among several other accolades. A dedicated community leader, he is currently a member of the board of trustees and chair of the audit committee at St. John's University and serves on the board and finance committee for Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, New York. As a CEO committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Tarantino is a signatory of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ and the Catalyst CEO Champions for Change.
"It's an honor for us to be recognized with the other corporate governance leaders on the Directorship 100 list," said Protiviti's Kurre. "Helping the boards and audit committees of business, academic and non-profit organizations is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my career."
Kurre is responsible for Protiviti's strategy and programs relating to boardroom and C-suite engagement and works closely with the firm's executive team. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Public Sector practice and leads its global alumni program. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards, including many Fortune 1000 companies and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies, on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management and strategic planning. He currently serves as the chairman of the board of advisors for the Tobin College of Business at St. John's University, as well as serving on the board of directors and as chairman of the compliance and audit committee of Catholic Health, a major healthcare system on Long Island, New York.
Additionally, Protiviti advisory board member Evelyn Dilsaver has been named to the 2022 NACD Directorship 100 list for Directors. The 2022 Directorship 100 honorees will be celebrated at an awards gala hosted by the NACD on June 22 in New York City.
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ken Blanchard Companies®, a global leader in management training, consulting, and coaching, was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award for Best New Product of the Year in the 19th Annual International Business Awards® today.
The Conversational Capacity® course won Best New Product of the Year in the Business-to-Business category. The course teaches people how to engage in constructive, learning-focused dialogue when challenging topics or conflicts arise so they can make informed decisions and find the best solutions, even under high pressure. That's where difficult exchanges turn into learning opportunities and unfocused meetings become innovation incubators.
"We spent almost two years working with Craig Weber designing engaging learning experiences to bring his Conversational Capacity model to our clients," said Jay Campbell, Chief Product Officer with The Ken Blanchard Companies. "While there are other conversation skills programs out there, nothing is as simple and powerful as Conversational Capacity. The twin forces of candor and curiosity are helping Blanchard clients across seniority levels and industries. We're so proud to win this Silver Stevie® Award for Best New Product of the Year."
Craig Weber, author of the book Conversational Capacity and course design team member, adds, "I am thrilled to see The Ken Blanchard Companies' Conversational Capacity course win this award. The course is designed to help people perform more effectively under pressure and build healthier organizations, teams, and work relationships. It's wonderful to see it recognized in this way."
As one judge stated, the course "…addresses a #1 ongoing business challenge. The world needs more of what this offers."
The Ken Blanchard Companies is a global leader in management training, consulting, and coaching. For more than 40 years, Blanchard has been helping organizations develop inspired leaders at all levels and create cultures of connection that unleash talent and deliver extraordinary results. Blanchard's SLII® powers inspired leaders and is the leadership model of choice for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of other award-winning leadership development solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of its clients. Learn more at www.kenblanchard.com
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022
- Global disaster relief org. deploys emergency team
- 33 million people affected by devastating floods in Pakistan – 15% of the population. More than 1 million are displaced from their homes.
- Flash floods have ripped through large parts of the country, taking people's homes and livelihoods
- The organization's largest response to flooding was in Pakistan in 2010
- ShelterBox has responded to at least 75 flood disasters
/PRNewswire/ --Global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA announced today it is deploying an emergency team to Pakistan to respond to devastating flooding and determine what aid it will provide.
ShelterBox, which provides emergency shelter and other essential items following disasters and during prolonged conflicts, will also launch an emergency fundraising appeal.
"ShelterBox's mission is to ensure no one goes without shelter after disaster, and our team in Pakistan will assess which communities are most in need, and how we can best meet the emergency shelter needs."
More than 33 million people across Pakistan have been affected by the flooding, and more than 1,100 people have died as homes have been sunk or been swept away.
The ShelterBox team aims to be on the ground in Pakistan this week to work with local partners -- including local Rotary districts – to assess shelter and other humanitarian needs and map a response. The team will focus on the hardest hit areas first, including Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan.
ShelterBox has aid items prepositioned in the region.
"The flood waters are fast and lethal, and they do not discriminate. They are sweeping away anything in their path including people, homes, and livelihoods," said Haroon Altaf, ShelterBox Regional Director for Asia. "When there is so little dry land, and entire communities cut off, the logistics of getting shelter aid to the people in greatest need presents a complicated challenge."
Of Pakistan's 160 districts, 116 have been affected by the flooding. Sixty-six have official declared a "calamity" as waterways that feed the Indus River that runs through the country have burst through their banks. Nearly half a million people have crowded into relief camps after losing their homes.
More monsoon storms are forecasted later this month.
ShelterBox has responded to flooding in Pakistan previously, including a 2010 response that served thousands. It also has significant experience responding to flood disasters, deploying aid to at least 75 since it was founded in 2000. It has also responded to flooding in Sri Lanka, Paraguay, Kenya, Malawi and Peru.
For more information, please visit ShelterBoxUSA.org.
- Murray, ShelterBox CEO Sanj Srikanthan, and other ShelterBox staff available for interviews, including from Pakistan when they arrive.
- Archive images and b-roll from ShelterBox's 2010 response in Pakistan available at the link provided. More available upon request..
ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and other essential items to families who have lost their homes to disasters or conflict. In April 2021, ShelterBox surpassed providing support to two million people since 2000, responding to more than 300 disasters in nearly 100 countries. ShelterBox responds urgently to earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, tsunamis, or conflict by delivering boxes of essential shelter, aid, and other life-saving supplies. Each iconic green ShelterBox contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, a water filtration system, emergency lighting, and other tools for survival. The organization was nominated for a distinguished Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 and 2019. ShelterBox USA is based in Santa Barbara, California.
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AlloFuse® Micro Fibers are the latest addition to the company's AlloFuse line of Fibers and Fiber Boat products, expanding its bone graft portfolio
CENTENNIAL, Colo., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlloSource®, one of the largest allograft providers in the U.S., creating innovative cellular and tissue allografts to help surgeons heal their patients, today announced the addition of AlloFuse® Micro Fibers Demineralized Bone allograft for use in spinal, foot and ankle or other orthopedic procedures.
AlloFuse Micro Fibers are made of 100 percent demineralized cortical bone and does not contain any form of carrier. The product can be formed into tightly compacted shapes to fill small boney voids and provides an osteoconductive scaffold with osteoinductive potential to support bone fusion. The short fiber size eliminates cutting or mincing, reducing unnecessary work, as well as time in the operating room and may be used in combination with biologics or autograft tissue as directed by the surgeon.
"Based on surgeon feedback, we realized there was a need for shorter demineralized bone fibers to answer an unmet need for our customers and their patients," said Kevin Whitten, AlloSource Chief Commercial Officer. "Maximizing the gift of tissue donation, we developed Micro Fibers that are moldable and formable, allowing surgeons to maintain desired shapes, especially in small spaces."
AlloFuse Micro Fibers join the portfolio of Fibers and Fiber Boats as the latest addition to the line of bone grafts, originally launched in 2009. For more information on AlloSource's AlloFuse Micro Fibers, Fibers and Fiber Boats, please visit https://allosource.org/products/allofuse-fibers-fiber-boats/.
AlloSource, one of the largest human tissue providers, honors tissue donors by creating innovative dermal, cartilage, tendon, fascia, bone, amniotic, and living cellular allografts to help heal patients. Since 1994, the Colorado-based organization has continued to advance its allografts to improve patient outcomes, serving as a trusted tissue partner to the medical community. AlloSource® is registered with the FDA as a tissue establishment and accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks. Learn more at allosource.org.
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AlloSource
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American") today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, describing Pan American's efforts and performance in the areas of environment, social and governance. A Spanish version of the report will be released soon.
Highlights of Pan American's 2021 sustainability performance include:
- Environment
- Reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 11% and energy use by 7% compared to the 2021 base case1.
- Reduced water use by 10% compared to the 2021 base case1.
- Achieved a net positive 85 hectares of rehabilitated or restored land.
Social
- Invested $11.2 million in local communities. In addition, Pan American spent $1.3 billion on wages, supplies, services and taxes, benefiting the national, regional and local economies where our operations are located.
- Trained 100% of employees and contractors on the first module of our 'Building Respect Together' program, aimed at fostering inclusive and respectful workplaces.
- Developed a standard for Social Mine Closure.
Governance
- 37.5% of our Board members are women, including our Board Chair.
- Our Board members, officers, executives and senior management provide annual certifications with respect to our Global Anti-Corruption Policy and Global Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Trained 480 key employees on corruption risks.
Pan American's 2021 Sustainability Report also includes our 2022 goals for environment, social and governance performance. Notably, the report acknowledges the importance of reducing our GHG emissions with the inclusion of a Climate Change Policy Statement that sets an objective to reduce our GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030 from our 2019 baseline emissions, and an aspirational objective of net zero carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 2050.
The 2021 Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") Standards Core option, the GRI Mining & Metals Sector Disclosures and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ("SASB") reporting framework. The report also takes into consideration the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD") framework.
Pan American's 2021 report serves as our annual Communication on Progress ("COP") for the United Nations Global Compact ("UNGC") and documents our implementation of the 10 UNGC Principles.
S&P Global ranks Pan American in the top quartile
Pan American's ratings by all the external ESG rating agencies monitoring our performance improved relative to 2020. Notably, Pan American ranks in the top quartile in the Metal & Mining industry, according to S&P Global. The improvement in ratings by S&P Global and MSCI resulted in a favorable pricing adjustment to Pan American's Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility. In 2021, Pan American renewed and amended its $500 million credit facility to include a pricing component linked to our ESG performance, as assessed by MSCI and S&P Global. In addition to aligning our ESG performance to our cost of capital, this financial mechanism serves as another driver for continuous improvement of our ESG practices.
Responsible Investor Conference Call: save the date
Pan American is planning to host its annual ESG call on September 22, 2022 at 11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT). Further details will be provided closer to the date.
Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. Pan American provides enhanced exposure to silver through a large base of silver reserves and resources, as well as major catalysts to grow silver production. We have a 28-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
Learn more at panamericansilver.com.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Some of soccer’s brightest stars will be battling it out at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas as part of the Soccer Champions Tour.
On July 26, FC Barcelona and Juventus will face off against each other at 7 p.m. as one of the top matchups across the U.S. for the Soccer Champions Tour.
Fair Park Dallas says, “Two European legends, FC Barcelona and Juventus will square off at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 26, as they travel to Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas for the 19th meeting between the two clubs.”
Here’s a look at the matches set for SCT:
Friday, July 22
Juventus vs. Club Deportivo Guadalajara at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Saturday, July 23
Real Madrid CF vs. FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Tuesday, July 26
Real Madrid CF vs. Club América at Oracle Park, San Francisco
FC Barcelona vs. Juventus at Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas
Saturday, July 30
Real Madrid CF vs. Juventus at Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
AEG says, “The Cotton Bowl Stadium has been an iconic part of Dallas since it opened in 1930. Located at Fair Park, the site of the State Fair of Texas, the outdoor stadium is best known for its football and has been home to the SMU Mustangs, the Dallas Cowboys, the annual Red River Showdown game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners, the State Fair Classic game between the Grambling State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers and, from 1937-2009, the Cotton Bowl Classic. It has hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup games, Concacaf Gold Cup games, Major League Soccer matches and a number of concerts including Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/fc-barcelona-juventus-to-play-at-cotton-bowl-in-dallas-late-july/ | 2022-06-10T20:43:19Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Missfresh Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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TAMPA, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Fertility (Pinnacle), the fastest-growing network of physician-centered fertility practices representing more than seven clinics and 20 locations nationwide, has partnered with Igenomix as their exclusive preimplantation genetics testing (PGT) laboratory and provider for genetic counseling services. Continuing Pinnacle's commitment to collaborative medical leadership and patient-first care, this strategic partnership was the result of the Medical Council's collective determination and offers patients an increased opportunity to find success in their family-building journey.
"Our Medical Director Council extensively studied the science behind major genetic labs to determine which would provide us with the best possible data to make key decisions. Bringing Igenomix on as our exclusive genetics provider for Pinnacle Fertility clinics continues to ensure that we meet our single guiding principle which is to provide the best patient outcomes possible," shares Dr. Richard Marrs, Chief Medical Director for Pinnacle Fertility.
With more than 15 years of experience, Igenomix is the global leader in reproductive genetics and focuses on quality, safety, and science to help healthcare professionals and patients detect genetic abnormalities before treatment, avoid implantation failure, and ensure patients achieve a healthy pregnancy.
"Pinnacle Fertility continues to set the standard in fertility care by bringing leading technology, integration and innovation to its suite of family building services. Partnerships with companies like Igenomix, who are committed though-leaders like we are, benefit our patients and those seeking to grow their families with the help world-class reproductive genetic testing and counseling services," says Andrew Mintz, CEO at Pinnacle Fertility.
PGT is an elective treatment option that can be used to identify embryos at risk of having a specific genetic or chromosomal condition and is available for patients at all fertility clinics within the Pinnacle network. Igenomix offers the most comprehensive portfolio of infertility treatments for genetics and was the first organization to launch non-invasive PGT-A services. Patients who choose to use PGT as part of their treatment plan receive complementary pre- and post-test genetic counseling to help guide and educate them on their options and results.
"Bringing Igenomix onboard is an exciting opportunity for our patients to seamlessly have access to genetic testing and counseling services, such as PGT at our fertility clinics," shares Dr. Dr. Priya Maseelall from Reproductive Gynecology and Infertility "The genetic counselors are perfectly integrated into our programs and champion our patients' success like we do."
Patients electing to use PGT, undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to create embryos, and then cells are removed from each embryo for genetic testing. Embryos with normal results are selected to be transferred into the uterus in hopes of achieving a pregnancy and delivering a child without a genetic condition. By utilizing PGT, genetic diseases can be prevented. In addition, studies have shown that PGT can not only improve success rates but also provide optimism and peace of mind during pregnancy and after birth.
About Pinnacle Fertility
Pinnacle Fertility is the nation's fastest-growing physician-centric fertility care platform, supporting high-performing fertility clinics and comprehensive fertility service providers nationwide. Under a united mission of fulfilling dreams by building families, Pinnacle clinics offer innovative technology and processes, compassionate patient care, and comprehensive fertility treatment services, ensuring families receive a high-touch experience on their path to parenthood.
For more information about Pinnacle Fertility, visit pinnaclefertility.com
About Igenomix
Igenomix is a global leader in reproductive genetic testing with laboratories in 23 countries and assisting hundreds of thousands of patients per year worldwide. As part of Vitrolife Group, the company is recognized for its R&D expertise and quality of service. In the US, Igenomix has proven to be the best-in-class when comes to credibility, consistency on their results, automatization of their laboratories and the most important, patient care.
Learn more about Igenomix at Igenomix.com
Contact:
Walt Conrad
wconrad@pinnaclefertility.com
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WHIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, today collaborated with David's House, a nonprofit that strives to provide a place to stay, healthy meals, and support for families with children receiving treatment through Dartmouth Health Children's in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Suburban Propane's donation includes food and pantry items necessary to create snack packs for families to take with them as they visit their hospitalized children. Volunteers from local Suburban Propane customer service centers were on hand to build the snack packs, and assist the David's House staff in preparing gift bags for their upcoming 23rd annual fundraising golf tournament.
"We are beyond grateful to Suburban Propane and their staff for their support of our mission. As an organization that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we couldn't continually provide all that we do for families without strong community partnerships such as this one," states Jaye Olmstead, Executive Director at David's House. "I know that every child and family who turns to us shares our gratitude."
"At Suburban Propane, we know that home and community is where the heart is," said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "We're proud to team up with the incredible staff at David's House in support of their mission to provide a home-away-from-home for families experiencing one of the most difficult challenges of their lives. We hope our donation helps these families feel more nourished and secure, and we wish David's House incredible success with their upcoming golf tournament."
The partnership is part of the Company's SuburbanCares initiative which is dedicated to supporting community efforts across the United States. Recently, SuburbanCares has undertaken charitable endeavors in numerous underserved communities including Helena, MT; Charlotte, NC; Lewes, DE; San Diego, CA; Albany, NY; Dayton, OH; Philadelphia, PA; Santa Fe, NM; Santa Rosa, CA; Columbia and Charleston, SC; New Brunswick, NJ; and fed healthcare professionals in some of the most COVID-19 affected regions in the nation, including Florida, California, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C.
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SPH. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives. The Partnership serves the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 41 states. The Partnership is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing the Partnership's 90+ year legacy, and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores the Partnership's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting the Partnership's continued dedication to giving back to local communities across the Partnership's national footprint and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane - promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and developing the next generation of renewable energy.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.
About David's House:
David's House is the primary hospitality house that partners with Dartmouth Health Children's (DHC) to support the families accessing advanced pediatric care through the medical center's 30 different pediatric specialties. David's House houses these families whether they need to be in the area for one night or for many months. It should be noted that while we collaborate as much as possible with DHC make sure families' needs for food and shelter are met, we are a separate grassroots nonprofit that does not receive direct financial support from the hospital, or from state or federal sources.
Since serving our first guests in 1986, David's House has been open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide over 16,000 unique families from around the world with care and support. Our handicap-accessible house was specially designed with bright, themed bedrooms; a large galley-style kitchen that allows for homecooked meals and plenty of guest interaction; numerous bathrooms fully stocked with personal care items; and indoor and outdoor play spaces. Apart from overnight accommodations in our 20 bedrooms, we support guests by providing assorted food items and beverages; miscellaneous equipment including breast pumps, mini fridges for nursing moms to keep milk in, bed rails, and wheelchairs; two full-stocked laundry rooms; and quilts, stuffed animals, toys and books for children to take home. We also provide dinners numerous times a week, donated from local restaurants or our dedicated cooking volunteers.
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The designation demonstrates the highest level of commitment to quality healthcare
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy, a Cordant Health Solutions® company, is proud to announce that it has earned URAC accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy. URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management. By achieving this status, St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy demonstrates commitment to quality care, enhanced processes, patient safety and improved outcomes. This is the second award of accreditation received by St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy from URAC; the pharmacy has been continuously accredited since 2019.
St. Matthews Specialty Pharmacy provides pharmacy services to patients and providers to help prevent and control complex and chronic conditions. The pharmacy works collaboratively with healthcare providers to support whole-person behavioral health care, offering medications, patient education and services for the treatment for substance use disorder (SUD), co-occurring behavioral health disorders, and other conditions, including hepatitis. Along with its sister pharmacy, St. Matthews Community Pharmacy, it serves as the hub for Cordant's pharmacy operations in the Midwest and Southeast from its recently opened 10,000-square-foot pharmacy location in Louisville.
"Specialty pharmacies play a vital role in helping providers and patients in the treatment and management of chronic diseases and conditions, which are often more complicated to treat and benefit from a coordinated care team," said Sue Sommer, CEO of Cordant. "Our pharmacy team provides a level of individualized service and education to patients that goes above and beyond delivering medications. We are extremely proud of this reaccreditation, and it demonstrates our commitment to operational and clinical excellence and dedication to offering the highest level of care to patients and support to healthcare providers to achieve better outcomes."
"Pharmacies and related pharmaceutical services play a critical role in the health care delivery system now more than ever. Given the complicated nature of chronic disease, pharmacies like St. Matthews do much more than simply fill a prescription. As trusted experts at the frontline of care delivery, they often provide targeted patient support and education to ensure proper medication management," said URAC President and CEO Shawn Griffin, M.D. "By achieving URAC accreditation, St. Matthews demonstrates excellence in quality care delivery and their long-term commitment to ensuring patient safety and improving outcomes."
Cordant Health Solutions® (cordantsolutions.com) provides innovative solutions for clinicians, organizations and payers involved with substance use disorder, pain management and criminal justice cases to provide accurate, actionable results to hold patients accountable, reduce risk and improve patient outcomes. A leader in quality standards, Cordant integrates its unique specialized pharmacy services for medication-assisted treatment and associated behavioral health conditions with drug testing options that include monitoring and risk assessment tools to improve patient accountability and optimize quality of life.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover (NYSE: DOV) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain intellectual property from Boivin Evolution Inc. ("BEV") related to electrically-powered refuse collection vehicle ("RCV") bodies. The acquisition will enhance and solidify the technological leadership and product portfolio of Dover's Environmental Solutions Group ("ESG") business unit within Dover's Engineered Products segment.
Founded in 2017 by inventor and waste-collection industry veteran Claude Boivin, BEV is a pioneer in the development of an all-electric automated side-loading RCV body that, when combined with an electric truck chassis, enables a zero-emission refuse truck. BEV's body can be configured to be completely self-powered with its own battery pack and mounted on conventional diesel, compressed natural gas, or electric power chassis, or it can be integrated into the electric-powered chassis to use a common battery pack. An all-electric RCV using BEV's technology can complete a full daily route on a single overnight charge, offering waste haulers and their municipal waste customers a new technologically and economically viable tool for sustainability initiatives.
"ESG is a global leader in solutions for the waste and recycling industries and a recognized technology pioneer. BEV's intellectual property portfolio brings to ESG a complementary set of innovative capabilities and proprietary technologies that will position ESG to better support our customers as they invest in alternative-fuel and sustainable RCV offerings," said ESG President, Patrick Carroll. "The acquisition positions ESG to capitalize on the secular growth in the adoption of electric RCVs and reinforces our commitment to leadership in alternative fuels while enhancing our position as a full-solution partner to our customers."
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Environmental Solutions Group ("ESG") encompasses industry-leading brands, such as Heil Environmental, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, Parts Central, Marathon®, Bayne, The Curotto-Can® to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, ESG is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements in this document other than statements of historical fact are statements that are, or could be deemed, "forward-looking" statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, the impacts of COVID-19, or other future pandemics, on the global economy and on our customers, suppliers, employees, business and cash flows, other general economic conditions and conditions in the particular markets in which we operate, changes in customer demand and capital spending, competitive factors and pricing pressures, our ability to develop and launch new products in a cost-effective manner, and our ability to realize synergies from newly acquired businesses. For details on the risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that may be contained herein, we refer you to the documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. These documents are available from the SEC, and on our website, www.dovercorporation.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on October 7, 2022 to shareholders of record on September 22, 2022.
Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.
Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars. Shareholders may elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars. Details regarding the election procedure are available on our website at www.westfraser.com in the "Investors/Stock Information/Dividends" section.
About West Fraser
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
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From product packaging to business operations, HONOR steps up its environmental efforts with technology
SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the World Environment Day, global technology brand HONOR today announced the latest updates to its environmental credentials. From manufacturing and packaging to waste management, HONOR incorporates green practices in the full life cycle of products and its daily operations to actively promote sustainable development for a greener future.
Raising further awareness around the environment and sustainability, a new HONOR Magic Moments Monthly Challenge with the theme "Earth View in the Mirror" kicks off today on Instagram, Facebook and HONOR Global Club. The challenge aims to encourage participants to appreciate and capture the beautiful landscapes around the world. At the same time, HONOR official website has been updated with a new environmental page.
"At HONOR, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our products," said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. "With sustainability and circular economy as part of our product design philosophy, we strive to enhance the eco-friendliness of our products by evaluating their carbon footprint throughout the full life cycle, at the same time reducing the consumption of resources and energy."
Improving Packaging with Environmental Awareness in Mind
To minimize resource consumption, HONOR uses packaging materials that are lightweight, compact, harmless, easy-to-recycle and environmentally friendly. The company also helps to protect the environment by replacing traditional petroleum-based ink and plastics with renewable and biodegradable packaging materials.
Switching from petroleum-based ink to soy ink, HONOR has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 80 tons since 2014. For the HONOR Magic Series, the phone tray is made of sugarcane bagasse instead of plastics, cutting carbon dioxide emission by 32 tons per million units. HONOR has also replaced plastics with paper for the protective film of chargers and data cables, further lowering carbon dioxide emission by 35 tons per 10 million units. In addition, Forest Stewardship Council-certified packaging boxes are used to contain products including the HONOR Magic Series smartphones and the HONOR Watch GS3, which help to conserve a forest area of approximately 122 hectares a year.
Since 2021, HONOR has been working on designing simpler and more robust packaging solution for laptops. Currently, HONOR laptops are all packed in boxes made of singular pieces of folded corrugated cardboard. Medium boxes typically used in delivery have also been eliminated, contribution to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 208 tons in total. For laptops and wearables, HONOR has saved approximately 74 tons of paper, equivalent to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 77 tons, by optimizing the packaging structure and consolidating the management of printed materials.
Meeting Strict Environmental Standards with Industry-Recognized Certifications
On top of satisfying the international requirements, HONOR maintains a more stringent set of internal environmental standards to take an active role in eliminating the potential harmful substances from its smartphones, tablets and other products.
After testing dozens of material formulas in partnership with multiple suppliers, HONOR has settled on using halogen-free power cables for all its smartphones and tablets, a change that resulted in the reduction of hazardous materials in the brand's products by approximately 3,379 tons since it went into effect in 2016. To date, 76 of HONOR's smartphones and tablets have received the Grade A Environmental Label from China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).
Exploring Clean Energy for Greener Operations
With a strong emphasis on environmental protection during its production and operations, HONOR aims to reduce its ecological footprint through energy conservation and emission reduction. While exploring the use of clean energy to lower the carbon dioxide emission of its industrial park, HONOR optimizes the management of facilities to cut energy consumption in daily operations by keeping energy records and monitoring and analyzing relevant data.
HONOR encourages its staff to embrace remote working by taking advantage of telecommunication tools such as audio and video calls to reduce the need for business trips. This change is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 26,761 tons in a year, according to a research report co-authored by the Center Environmental Education and Communications of Ministry of Environmental Protection[1]. Inside the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park, HONOR operates 146 shuttle routes, providing a greener option for employees to commute to work and effectively reducing carbon emissions by another 1,317 tons[2].
Adopting sustainability practices with industry partners, HONOR will continue to focus its environmental, social and governance efforts on green initiatives. While achieving the sustainable development of the company, HONOR strives to build a new intelligent world for everyone with innovation and technology.
About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR's portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.
For more information, please visit HONOR online at www.hihonor.com or email newsroom@hihonor.com
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Tallahassee man found guilty in girlfriend’s murder
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 11:07 PM EDT|Updated: 13 hours ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Tallahassee man accused of killing his girlfriend was found guilty Thursday evening and sentenced to life in prison.
Anthony Nealy was on trial for the 2018 murder of Georgetta Crawford.
Jurors deliberated for about five hours before reaching a verdict, prosecutors say, and the judge promptly sentenced Nealy to life in prison on the first degree murder charge.
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SANDVIKEN, Sweden, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandvik has today raised EUR 500 million in the corporate bond market under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) program. The re-offer yield for the bond was 2.26% with a maturity date on June 7, 2027, corresponding to mid swaps +0.73 percentage points.
The bond offering was oversubscribed 3 times, and the transaction was placed with more than 60 investors.
The bonds will be listed on the official list of Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The purpose of the issue is to refinance maturing loans and general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan, Société Générale, Nordea and MUFG acted as joint bookrunners for the transaction.
Stockholm, May 31, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Athos Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company"), a late-stage preclinical biotech company using artificial intelligence to develop small molecule therapeutics for immune-mediated diseases and cancer, announced today that Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP has been named to the Company's Board of Directors.
"I am honored to join the Athos Board of Directors," said Dr. Verghese. "The company's unique, objective and personalized approach to drug development is very exciting and has the potential to transform the lives of patients with various autoimmune diseases and cancer."
"Dr. Verghese is a leading figure in medicine with a background in infectious disease and inflammation, and we are extremely pleased to have him on our Board of Directors," said Dimitrios Iliopoulos, PhD MBA, President & CEO.
"Dr. Verghese is a highly distinguished physician, humanist, administrator, and adviser. We look forward to having his insights and expertise guide our scientific and drug developments objectives," said Allan Pantuck, MD, MS, FACS, Chairman & CMO.
About Dr. Abraham Verghese:
Abraham Verghese MD is the Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor, and Vice Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. His training is in infectious diseases and pulmonary medicine. At Stanford, in addition to seeing inpatients and teaching medical students, he runs PRESENCE, a multidisciplinary project that studies the human experience of patients, physicians and caregivers. He is also a writer; his last book, Cutting for Stone, was an international bestseller. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, Granta, the New York Times and elsewhere. He was elected to the National Academy of Medicine and to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is a recipient of the National Humanities Medal at the White House from former President Obama.
About Athos:
The Mission of Athos Therapeutics is to develop first-in-class medications that will significantly impact the lives of patients with autoimmune disorders, chronic inflammatory diseases, and cancer. Athos is a late-stage preclinical biotech company developing small molecule therapeutics for immune-mediated diseases and cancer using artificial intelligence-generated innovative chemistry and computational platforms. The co-founders of Athos include one of the founders of Kite Pharma (acquired for $12B), the medicinal chemist behind two multi-billion-dollar FDA-approved drugs (Xtandi & Erleada), and the discoverer of the miR-124 drug target, currently in a Phase III IBD trial. Athos identifies novel drug targets (hubs) by integrating clinical and molecular datasets into the biological network of a disease (the disease interactome) and matches them to its small molecule computational chemistry platform. ATH-63, the Company's lead drug compound, is moving into a Phase Ia human clinical trial in 2022. The Athos pipeline includes small molecule approaches for various autoimmune disease and cancer.
Additional information about Athos Therapeutics can be found at https://athostx.com/
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese leading container manufacturer China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd (CIMC) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with e-commerce giant JD in Beijing on August 8 to step up cooperation in various fields, including supplies purchasing, logistics technology and services, etc.
The two companies will leverage their respective strengths to promote cooperation in the purchasing of industrial products, office supplies, commercial vehicles, logistics vehicles, cold chain equipment and so forth.
With long-standing advantages in the manufacturing of logistics equipment, CIMC will provide strategic support for JD and its subsidiaries in terms of pricing, product customization and services.
JD, meanwhile, will take advantage of its edges in retail, logistics and digitalization to help CIMC and its subsidiaries reduce purchasing costs, enhance purchasing management efficiency and accelerate the process of going digital by offering customized and intelligent solutions.
The two companies also said there is large room for cooperation in the area of logistics technology and services, given that they have differentiated advantages.
While CIMC-TianDa is a leading industry player that excels in providing automated logistics solutions, CIMC Wetrans Logistics Technology(Group)Co.,Ltd can offer end-to-end logistics solutions to clients. JD Logistics, meanwhile, owns integrated supply chain capacity and can provide intelligent supply chain solutions.
Based on those complementary advantages, the two can work together to further enhance their logistics technology and services, they said.
In addition, CIMC and JD will also carry out cooperation in other fields, such as digitalization, enterprise operation services, application of clean energy equipment, cold chain industry solutions, etc.
CIMC said the cooperation in cold chain will also play a role in promoting the country's rural revitalization drive as an industrial cluster covering planting, processing, cold chain, logistics, e-commerce and marketing will be created with the help of the internet, which will benefit various parties.
It is not the first time that the two companies join hands. CIMC has been one of JD's core partners and suppliers of automated logistics equipment, small-size cold chain logistics equipment, vehicles and other products. The two have also made a lot of cooperation in international logistics services and industrial products purchasing.
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3D Instructions to Improve Readiness & Save Taxpayer Dollars
GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a maintenance management analyst in the United States Air Force Reserve, Veronica Morales' job was to protect, analyze, and report data supporting the F-16 program at Carswell Field in Fort Worth, Texas. Aircraft maintainers assigned to her unit train on the job to attain proficiency, but Morales noticed a wide variance in skill and productivity based on who mentors them.
"Everyone does things a little differently and it affects efficiency," says Morales. "Methods become obsolete." Getting planes off the ground quickly and safely is a priority which requires maintainers to certify rapidly. She says the job can be intense and stressful, but this generation of airmen and women show up with a unique advantage: they are proficient in all things digital.
When Morales saw BILT, a 3D instruction app commercially available for products like Weber grills and Amana air conditioning units, she saw the possibilities immediately. She believes the mobile app could be a vital tool to standardize and streamline maintenance procedures for Air Force equipment technicians. She says BILT "has the potential to fill in the quality control and skill gaps" and thus reduce downtime which improves overall readiness.
BILT Incorporated, creators of the BILT app, is poised to grow exponentially over the next year. The Software as a Service (SaaS) company announced today that HHQ Ventures will support their business development as they expand in the federal space. BILT President & COO Ahmed Qureshi says HHQ will enable conversations across government agencies and identify opportunities.
"How quickly the government embraces innovation is key to protecting the country and engaging in great power competition," says Qureshi. By providing 3D interactive instructions, he says federal agencies can reduce training costs and increase efficiency. As a winner of several Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards, BILT already has contracts with the Air Force and Navy and is in conversations with the Army.
"I used BILT during the lockdown, and it's game-changing technology. There are numerous opportunities and applications across the federal space," says HHQ Co-Founder Rashid Hallaway. He says 3D instructions would help modernize maintenance, repair, and installation procedures across the entire government enterprise, ultimately saving taxpayer dollars.
About BILT:
Download the free BILT app on iOS or Android or go to BILTapp.com for details.
Contact:
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Director, PR & Corp Comms
juliette@BILTcorp.com
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China's top leader Xi Jinping has issued the strongest warning yet against anyone who questions the country's zero-Covid policy, as stringent, frequent lockdowns fuel public discontent and deal a devastating blow to the Chinese economy.
At a meeting chaired by Xi on Thursday, the ruling Communist Party's supreme Politburo Standing Committee vowed to "unswervingly adhere to the general policy of 'dynamic zero-Covid,' and resolutely fight against any words and acts that distort, doubt or deny our country's epidemic prevention policies."
This is the first time Xi, who according to state media made an "important speech" at the meeting, has made public remarks about China's battle against Covid since public furor erupted over the harsh lockdown in Shanghai.
"Our prevention and control strategy is determined by the party's nature and mission, our policies can stand the test of history, our measures are scientific and effective," the seven-member committee said, according to government news agency Xinhua.
"We have won the battle to defend Wuhan, and we will certainly be able to win the battle to defend Shanghai," it said.
The Standing Committee also demanded cadres to have a "profound, complete and comprehensive understanding" of the policies set by the party's central leadership.
"We should resolutely overcome the problems of inadequate awareness, inadequate preparation and insufficient work, and resolutely overcome contempt, indifference and self-righteousness in our thinking," it said.
To analysts who have long observed Chinese politics, the stern warning is a sign that there has been internal pushback against Xi's zero-Covid policy from within the party.
"This language should be read as a direct criticism of unspecified local CCP leaders who have questioned the policies at the center, or who have been insufficiently successful in applying them," wrote David Bandurski, co-director of the China Media Project.
"And it is difficult not to hear in this phrase about 'self-righteousness' condemnation of leaders in Shanghai in particular," Bandurski added.
Over the past five weeks, many Shanghai residents have taken to social media to call for help and vent their anger over severe food shortages and lack of access to medical care. Some protested from their windows, banging pots and pans and shouting in frustration, others even clashed with police and health workers in the streets -- a rare scene in a country where dissent is routinely suppressed.
The grave economic fallout has also drawn concerns from economists and business executives, especially given Shanghai's role as the country's leading financial center and a major manufacturing and shipping hub. In April, China's services sector, which accounts for more than half of the nation's GDP and over 40% of its employment, contracted at the second sharpest pace on record, while the manufacturing sector also shrunk.
And as Omicron spreads in other parts of China, more local governments are imposing swift lockdowns in response to just a handful of cases. In Beijing, where more than 500 cases have been reported since April 20, many fear for a Shanghai-style lockdown as authorities roll out increasingly restrictions.
But the latest statement from the country's top leaders has made it clear that the Chinese government is doubling down on its approach of relying on swift lockdowns, mass testing and quarantine to squash the highly transmissible Omicron variant for the foreseeable future.
Wu Qiang, a political analyst in Beijing, said since April, the question over how the government should deal with the country's worst outbreak since Wuhan has evolved into a "path struggle" within the party.
"Firstly, it is a struggle over whether it should choose 'dynamic zero-Covid' or a more flexible approach to fight Covid; and secondly, it is also a struggle over whether to make Covid control or economic growth the priority," Wu said.
And with the latest statement, it is clear that Xi has picked the former in both "struggles," according to Wu.
Xi has put his personal stamp on China's zero-Covid strategy, with state media often reporting that he has "personally commanded and made arrangements" for the country's fight against the pandemic.
"In that sense, zero-Covid has become an unquestionable, unchallengeable policy that is closely tied to his political authority -- and therefore there will be no flexibility when it comes to its implementation," Wu said.
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MSBA holds Gubernatorial Forums to deliver political perspective and engagement to legal profession and the public
BALTIMORE, Md., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) is hosting non-partisan Maryland Gubernatorial Forums in June, offering voters and colleagues in the legal profession an opportunity to learn candidate positions on the most pressing issues facing the state and legal vocation. MSBA invited all Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates to participate in these forums. MSBA does not endorse or rank political candidates.
The Democratic forum will take place at 7:30 p.m. on June 1 in Ocean City as part of MSBA's Legal Summit, moderated by Baltimore Banner reporter, Pamela Wood, and Dick Uliano, WTOP Washington D.C. reporter. The Republican forum will follow on June 27, 2022, at the University of Maryland (Baltimore County).
May 31, 2022: Republican Discussion (Virtual only)
Join us via livestream (https://www.msba.org/connect-with-the-candidates/) at 7:00 p.m. as we welcome candidate Kelly Shulz.
June 1, 2022: Democratic Forums (In-person and virtual)
The Democratic candidates for governor will join us in-person at 7:30 p.m. on June 1, 2022, at the Ocean City Convention Center Theater (4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842) for MSBA's Legal Summit. MSBA welcomes the following candidates: Rushern Baker, Jon Baron, Doug Gansler, John King, Wes Moore, Tom Perez, and Jerome Segal. The Maryland State Bar Association invites all MSBA members and local legal professionals to the event. Although you do not have to register to attend the forums, we encourage you to sign-up and join us for our premier networking and educational gathering:
https://www.msba.org/product/2022-legal-summit/#2022-legal-summit-primary-registration
View the livestream: https://www.msba.org/connect-with-the-candidates/
June 27, 2022: Republican Forums (In-person and virtual)
All Republican candidates for governor are invited for an in-person forum at the University of Maryland (Baltimore County). Details to follow.
The discussions and forums will be recorded and available to members and the public on-demand at https://www.msba.org/connect-with-the-candidates/, making them accessible to all.
"Presenting the Maryland Governor Forums to MSBA members and the broader Maryland community is an opportunity we're incredibly honored to lead as we offer candidates a platform to present their plan on moving our state forward in 2022 and beyond," said M. Natalie McSherry, President of the Maryland State Bar Association. "We look forward to hearing from the panel of aspiring individuals running for Governor and are pleased to provide enhanced exposure and educational opportunities to our colleagues in the legal profession."
NOTE: MSBA sought to hold a Republican forum at the Legal Summit, but lack of responses or late responses from candidates resulted in the decision to hold a recorded forum to stream during the conference on May 31. Several candidates then opted out with little notice to MSBA. MSBA will be seeking to host an in-person forum for all Republican candidates at the end of June. All are welcome to attend. Details to follow. *MSBA will livestream responses from Kelly Shulz on May 31 as indicated above.
MSBA Legal Summit 2022
The MSBA Legal Summit brings together legal professionals from every segment of the profession for multiple days of learning and networking. It features unique instruction and thought leadership from nationally recognized speakers and leaders in the profession. With over 100 substantive sessions across eight learning tracks, unique networking opportunities, and multiple ways to participate, there's something for everyone.
The 2022 Legal Summit is the first to be held in-person since the beginning of the pandemic. Safety is a top priority starting with the introduction of our new venue - the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. This expansive venue provides a 1,200-seat theater for a true thought leadership experience, larger classrooms for increased capacity and comfort, a full trade-show style exhibitor hall, quick access to the outdoors, ample parking, and magnificent views of the Chesapeake Bay.
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New federally-sponsored study by Abt Associates shows $2.46 return to society as a whole for every $1 invested in Year Up and program's protective impact on earnings during COVID-19
BOSTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The nonprofit Year Up announced today the results of a new report by Abt Associates showing the program's net benefits to society grows larger each year. Over a seven-year study period, every $1.00 spent on Year Up produced a $2.46 benefit to society — up from $1.66 in the last report, which covered only five years.
Large, continuing earnings gains for Year Up participants drove the increase. Young adults (ages 18-24) assigned to the Year Up group continued to see sustained average annual earnings gains of nearly $8,000 relative to young adults assigned to a control group and directed to other community programs.
The earnings gains persisted throughout the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, which has had a disproportionate economic impact on young people of color, Year Up's student demographic. Greater access to jobs in Information Technology, Business and Financial Services was key to maintaining or increasing pre-pandemic earnings impacts for treatment compared to control group members.
"This report confirms that Year Up provides tremendous, long-term value not only to our students but to society at large," said Year Up Founder and CEO Gerald Chertavian.
Researchers found that Year Up's long-term earnings impacts are among the highest ever reported across all racial and ethnic groups; however, its impacts for Black and Hispanic/Latino individuals — who comprise the majority of Year Up students — are lower than those for non-Black, non-Hispanic participants.
"Year Up must build on its success and continue broadening its role with employers to help ensure our graduates can fulfill their potential throughout their careers," said Chertavian. "Forward-thinking leaders recognize that equitable recruitment, retention, and advancement practices are critical to maintaining top-performing businesses."
The study also found that Year Up participants were more likely to have jobs offering a full array of benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation holidays and sick days, as well as retirement or pension benefits — benefits that can add a significant amount to participants' overall compensation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of December 2021, benefit costs accounted for 29.5 percent of employers' total compensation costs for private industry workers.
"The latest findings attest to the remarkable staying power of Year Up's benefits," said Abt's David Fein, the lead study author. "Our report also offers a series of suggestions for increasing equity and scale in future iterations of the program. The study is an example of how a rigorous evaluation can help both to prove a program's success and guide its improvement."
In Year Up's yearlong program model, participants receive six months of in-demand technical and professional skills training at no cost, followed by a six-month internship at a leading company such as JPMorgan Chase, Salesforce, and AT&T.
Students earn an educational stipend and college credits throughout the year, and receive wrap-around support services to help them complete the rigorous program. Nationwide, 80 percent of Year Up graduates are employed or attending college within four months of completing the program.
Year Up is one of nine programs Abt evaluated for the Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families.
To read the full report, visit: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/report/benefits-last-long-term-impact-and-cost-benefit-findings-year-up.
Abt's full portfolio of findings on Year Up can be found at: https://www.abtassociates.com/projects/evaluating-year-ups-programs-for-young-adults
About Year Up Inc.
Year Up is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Year Up is offered at no cost to participants, and utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up has served more than 36,000 young adults across 19 geographies since its founding in 2000 and has been voted one of the "Best Non-Profits to Work For" by The NonProfit Times. Nationwide, 80 percent of Year Up graduates are employed or attending college within four months of completing the program, with average starting salaries of $44,000/year. To learn more, visit www.yearup.org, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Abt Associates
Abt Associates is a global consulting and research firm that uses data and bold thinking to improve the quality of people's lives. From combatting infectious disease and conducting rigorous program evaluations, to ensuring safe drinking water and promoting access to affordable housing - and more - Abt partners with clients and communities to tackle their most complex challenges.
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The Uvalde school district where 19 children and two teachers were killed by a gunman this week had a safety plan that included its own police force, social media monitoring and a threat reporting system to "provide a safe and secure environment" for students.
The two-page document on the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District website lists 21 different measures it says its undertaken for the safety of the school community, ranging from an app for reporting bullying to physical security measures like fencing and a buzz-in door system. It's not clear to what degree the plan was developed with active shooters in mind.
Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Chris Olivarez on Thursday said the gunman, identified as Salvador Ramos, "was able to make entry into that school unimpeded" through an unlocked door.
"We're working closely with the school district, with the superintendent, to see what the policies were in place," Olivarez said.
Records show the district spent about $200,000 on security and monitoring services in 2017-18 and that figure rose to more than $450,000 in the 2019-20 school year.
The district employed four police officers, including a chief, detective, and two officers. The school district also had additional security staff "who patrol door entrances, parking lots and perimeters of the campuses."
The plan included a "threat reporting system" for "students, parents, staff, and community members" to share information that is deemed "troubling," which could include information "about weapons, threats, fights, drugs, self-harm, suicide or disclosures made that are concerning." The policy states reports could be made through the district site or to a district staff member.
The district also employed a company called Social Sentinel to monitor social media "with a connection to Uvalde as a measure to identify any possible threats that might be made against students and or staff within the school district."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the gunman wrote about his intentions on Facebook, including "I'm going to shoot an elementary school." A spokesman for Meta, Facebook's parent company, said the gunman's private one-to-one messages were discovered after the shooting.
Ramos allegedly sent similarly chilling text messages to a girl he met online describing how he had just shot his grandmother and was going to shoot up an elementary school.
The security plan also refers to lockdown drills. "Students receive training on the Standard Response Protocol for lockout, lockdown, evacuate, shelter, and hold. In addition, drills are held for each of these emergency actions on a regular basis."
Two other schools, Uvalde High School and Anthon Elementary, have security vestibules, though it is not clear if Robb had one. The plan lists security cameras at the high school and middle schools, though it's not clear how many are at the grade school where the shooting happened. "Key staff" were also equipped with radios, but it's not clear if those were for use within the building or meant to communicate across the district.
The document is undated, but has "19-20" in the file name, possibly a reference to the 2019-2020 school year.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has not responded to multiple CNN requests for comment.
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VERO BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Winter Park Assisted Living and Memory Care celebrates their recognition in the Orlando Magazine 2022 Retirement Living Awards as a top ranked assisted living community in the Orlando area.
Watercrest Winter Park is a newly-constructed Watercrest product offering 75 assisted living and 32 memory care apartments with premium accommodations, exceptional amenities and world-class care. The community boasts a stunning promenade, pool, fireplace, signature water wall, multiple dining venues, children's play space, grand balconies and Southern style outdoor living spaces. Additionally, Watercrest's uniquely designed Market Street Plaza, showcases an 'outdoor' streetscape with numerous LifeBUILT programming touches; a highlight and crucial element of their multi-sensory memory care programming.
Watercrest Winter Park was recognized as a premier assisted living community by Orlando magazine who commissioned an extensive study from an independent research organization to identify and recognize the top facilities and providers in the area in the senior living industry.
This is the third prestigious recognition in the past year for Watercrest Winter Park after receiving the double honor of "2022-2023 Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care Community" by U.S. News and World Report and the Winter Park Northstar Award last November.
Watercrest Winter Park is ideally located at 1501 Glendon Parkway with close proximity to upscale dining, entertainment and cultural venues. For information, please contact the community at 321-730-2666.
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. Visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com
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My Chemical Romance releases first new song since 2014
By Marianne Garvey
My Chemical Romance is back together and back with new music.
The group has debuted “The Foundations of Decay,” produced by Doug McKean, Gerard Way and guitarist Ray Toro.
The last song the group released was “Fake Your Death,” a track they recorded for their unfinished fifth album but instead released on a greatest hits album in 2014.
My Chemical Romance split up just prior to that album.
The group will kick off a reunion tour next week in the UK, then will tour Europe and North America.
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- Priority One, a personalized G90 purchase experience, now open to U.S. clients via www.genesis.com
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis Motor America announced the continuation of its Priority One program, featuring the upcoming 2023 G90 flagship sedan. Customers may now express interest in Priority One by visiting www.genesis.com and providing their contact information. Priority One members will be contacted and may submit a $1,000 refundable deposit to secure their place among the first to purchase the new 2023 G90. The program delivers a personalized shopping experience curated by a dedicated concierge agent. Priority One members will receive updates throughout the process and will ultimately be connected with their Genesis retailer of choice.
"With its inclusion in the Genesis Priority One program, the 2023 G90 will offer the latest technologies and in-vehicle comfort amenities matched with a tailored purchase experience." said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. "Genesis puts the customer at the center of every decision we make, and the continuation of Priority One with G90 renews that commitment."
Genesis Priority One launched in April 2022 to curate a personalized purchase experience for clients of the brand's first electric model, GV60. Following its initial success, the program now continues with G90, available for a limited time while quantities last. Submitting a request through Priority One is not a vehicle order or purchase and does not guarantee availability of the vehicle, the requested configuration and package options (including price), or delivery or the ultimate sale of the requested vehicle. More details on customer deliveries of the 2023 G90 will be made available later this summer.
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At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious, forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of award-winning models — including G70, G80, and G90 sedans, along with GV60, GV70, and GV80 SUVs — Genesis aims to lead the age of electrification, starting with its Electrified G80 and GV60 electric models. Genesis has stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.
Please visit our media site for the latest news at www.genesisnewsusa.com (United States) and www.genesisnews.ca (Canada).
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NEW YORK (AP) — A mint condition Mickey Mantle baseball card sold for $12.6 million Sunday, blasting into the record books as the most ever paid for sports memorabilia in a market that has grown exponentially more lucrative in recent years.
The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record just posted a few months ago — $9.3 million for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the contentious “Hand of God” goal in soccer’s 1986 World Cup.
It easily surpassed the $7.25 million for a century-old Honus Wagner baseball card recently sold in a private sale.
And just last month, the heavyweight boxing belt reclaimed by Muhammad Ali during 1974’s “Rumble in the Jungle” sold for nearly $6.2 million.
All are part of a booming market for sports collectibles.
Prices have risen not just for the rarest items, but also for pieces that might have been collecting dust in garages and attics. Many of those items make it onto consumer auction sites like eBay, while others are put up for bidding by auction houses.
Because of its near-perfect condition and its legendary subject, the Mantle card was destined to be a top seller, said Chris Ivy, the director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, which ran the bidding.
Some saw collectibles as a hedge against inflation over the past couple years, he said, while others rekindled childhood passions.
Ivy said savvy investors saw inflation coming down the road — as it has. As a result, sports memorabilia became an alternative to traditional Wall Street investments or real estate — particularly among members of Generation X and older millennials.
“There’s only so much Netflix and ‘Tiger King’ people could watch (during the pandemic). So, you know, they were getting back into hobbies, and clearly sports collecting was a part of that,” said Ivy, who noted an uptick in calls among potential sellers.
Add to that interest from wealthy overseas collectors and you have a confluence of factors that made sports collectibles especially attractive, Ivy said.
“We’ve kind of started seeing some growth and some rise in the prices that led to some media coverage. And I think it all it all just kind of built upon itself,” he said. “I would say the beginning of the pandemic really added gasoline to that fire.”
Before the pandemic, the sports memorabilia market was estimated at more than $5.4 billion, according to a 2018 Forbes interview with David Yoken, the founder of Collectable.com.
By 2021, that market had grown to $26 billion, according to the research firm Market Decipher, which predicts the market will grow astronomically to $227 billion within a decade — partly fueled by the rise of so-called NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, which are digital collectibles with unique data-encrypted fingerprints.
Sports cards have been especially in demand, as people spent more time at home and an opportunity arose to rummage through potential treasure troves of childhood memories, including old comic books and small stacks of bubble gum cards featuring marquee sports stars.
That lure of making money on something that might be sitting in one’s childhood basement has been irresistible, according to Stephen Fishler, founder of ComicConnect, who has watched the growing rise — and profitability — of collectibles being traded across auction houses.
“In a nutshell, the world of modern sports cards has been going bonkers,” he said.
The Mantle baseball card dates from 1952 and is widely regarded as one of just a handful of the baseball legend in near-perfect condition.
The auction netted a handsome profit for Anthony Giordano, a New Jersey waste management entrepreneur who bought it for $50,000 at a New York City show in 1991.
“As soon as it hit 10 million I just turned in. I couldn’t keep my eyes open anymore,” Giordano, 75, said Sunday morning. His sons monitored the auction for him. “They stayed up and called me this morning bright and early to tell me that it reached where it reached.”
The card was one of dozens of sports collectibles up for auction. In all, the items raked in some $28 million, according to Derek Grady, the executive vice president of sports auctions for Heritage Auctions.
“Sports collectibles are finally getting their due as an investment,” Grady said. “The best sports items are now starting to rival artwork, rare coins and rare artifacts as a great investment vehicle.”
The switch-hitting Mantle was a Triple Crown winner in 1956, a three-time American League MVP and a seven-time World Series champion. The Hall of Famer died in 1995.
“Some people might say it’s just a baseball card. Who cares? It’s just a Picasso. It’s just a Rembrandt to other people. It’s a thing of art for some people,” said John Holden, a professor in sports management law at Oklahoma State and amateur sports card collector.
Like pieces of art that have no intrinsic value, he said, when it comes to sports cards, the worth is in the eye of the beholder — or the pocketbook of the potential bidder.
“The value,” Holden said, “is whatever the market’s willing to support.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/mickey-mantle-card-breaks-record-selling-for-over-12-million/ | 2022-08-29T15:40:04Z |
Opens call for sessions for event in Detroit
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Foundry Foundation today announced Cloud Foundry Day will be held on Tuesday, October 25, co-located with KubeCon NA in Detroit, and opened the call for proposals.
Cloud Foundry has long been the industry-standard open source cloud application platform. Now, with Korifi and Paketo Buildpacks, the best-in-class developer experience that Cloud Foundry is known for is available on Kubernetes. Cloud Foundry Day is a full day of sessions that brings the technical community, end-users, and member companies together.
"It will be great to meet with people in our community in person after such a long hiatus," said Chris Clark, program manager of Cloud Foundry Foundation. "We've made tremendous progress in advancing Cloud Foundry with the introduction of Korifi and are looking forward to the opportunity for face-to-face interaction with our community at the event."
For this one-day event, the Cloud Foundry Foundation will join forces with the community-elected program committee to curate a program that fosters collaboration among attendees and offers an interactive platform for education. The call for sessions is now open and closes Friday, August 26.
Session topics will include Korifi, Paketo Buildpacks, new features in cf-deployment, adoption of new stemcells, and more.
For more information about sponsoring Cloud Foundry Day, download the Sponsorship Prospectus. Sponsorship deadline is Friday, September 23.
The registration fee for Cloud Foundry Day is $50 or free to attend virtually. Attendees can register for the event here.
Cloud Foundry is an open source technology backed by the largest technology companies in the world, including, HCL, Huawei, IBM, SAP, and VMware, and is being used by leaders in manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services. Only Cloud Foundry delivers the velocity needed to continuously deliver apps at the speed of business. Cloud Foundry's container-based architecture runs apps written in any language on a choice of cloud platforms — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, and more. With a robust services ecosystem and simple integration with existing technologies, Cloud Foundry is the modern standard for deploying mission critical apps at global organizations.
The Cloud Foundry Foundation is a non-profit open source organization formed to sustain the development, promotion and adoption of Cloud Foundry as the industry standard for delivering the best experience for developers at companies of all sizes. The Foundation projects include Cloud Foundry, Paketo Buildpacks, Korifi, Eirini, BOSH, Open Service Broker API, CredHub, and more. Cloud Foundry makes it faster and easier to build, test, deploy and scale applications, and is used by more than half the Fortune 500, representing nearly $15 trillion in combined revenue. Cloud Foundry is hosted by The Linux Foundation and is an Apache 2.0 licensed project available on Github: https://github.com/cloudfoundry. To learn more, visit: http://www.cloudfoundry.org.
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AUSTIN — Temple’s Tr’Darius Taylor and Belton’s Ayanna Jones shined Saturday at the Class 6A track and field state championships in more ways than one — first with their performances and then with the medals they donned after the final meet of their respective high school careers.
Jones scintillated the morning crowd at Texas’ Mike A. Myers Stadium by grabbing the gold medal in the girls long jump in record fashion before the speedy Taylor capped his time with the Wildcats by capturing a bronze medal in the boys 100-meter race.
Taylor, who entered the state final with the third-fastest seed time, clocked 10.53 seconds for third from Lane 9 behind gold-medal winner Pierre Goree (10.22) of Duncanville and the second-place run of Alvin Shadow Creek’s Isaac Henderson (10.31).
“I feel really blessed and grateful, because I didn’t even run track my freshman year. I wasn’t into track even though I was fast, and everyone said I might be the fastest in the school, but I just didn’t like it,” said Taylor, who ran the anchor leg with Temple’s 4x100 relay at the state meet in 2021.
“I finally started in my sophomore year and just got better and better, and this year, I ended up where I wanted to be.”
Jones, who also finished fourth in the triple jump Saturday, knows what she accomplished. Comprehending it is a different story.
“I feel like it is going to take some time before what I did really sinks in,” Jones said. “I’m sure once I’m around my parents and family and friends, who all came here to support me, that I’ll start to get it. I know that it is a big deal.
“It just has not sunken in, though.”
Jones began her day by winning the long jump thanks to a record-breaking leap on her final attempt.
After scratching on her first try, Jones bounced back with a jump measuring 20 feet, 9 inches on her second attempt to place her atop the field. The mark held for the remainder of the competition until Jones, who had already secured the gold medal, cleared it and set a new state record of 21-3½ to conclude the event.
“I was already sitting in first place and my coach was telling me not to take the last jump, but I wanted that state record. That last jump was specifically to get the state record,” she said.
“When I landed, my immediate reaction was just, ‘Dang. That is far.’”
The previous state record of 21-3¼ stood for more than two decades after being set by Luling’s Ychlindria Spears in 2001.
The showing also rewrote the Lady Tigers’ record book for a second time this season after Jones broke the previous record with a 21-1½ leap at the District 12-6A meet.
Later in the day, Jones finished fourth in a back-and-forth triple jump competition. Following her first two jumps, Jones was atop the field but eventually fell behind as a pair of participants cleared 42-0 on their final attempt.
Jones’ last leap of 41-9 set a school record, but Humble Summer Creek senior Jade Johnson (42-6), San Antonio Reagan senior Taylen Wise (42-0) and Alix (41-11¼) claimed the top three spots.
While it might take Jones some time to completely comprehend her accomplishments, she will never forget the experience.
“This is just a really amazing feeling considering I never even made it to this point during my first three years of high school,” Jones said. “It was just an incredible way to close my last year.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_2250593e-d3ed-11ec-9cb3-e3092e51e51f.html | 2022-05-15T03:07:56Z |
DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) today announced a quarterly distribution for the second quarter of 2022 and announced it will host a webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 4, at 8 a.m. Central time to discuss its second quarter 2022 earnings.
Second Quarter Distribution Declaration
EnLink's Board of Directors declared a cash distribution of $0.1125 per common unit for the second quarter of 2022, which is unchanged from the first quarter 2022 distribution. The second quarter 2022 cash distribution will be paid on August 12, 2022, to unitholders of record on July 29, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Details
EnLink will host a webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 4, at 8 a.m. Central time to discuss second quarter 2022 earnings. The dial-in number for the call is 1-855-656-0924. Callers outside the United States should dial 1-412-542-4172. Participants can also register for the webcast and conference call by navigating to https://dpregister.com/sreg/10167837/f3259c04c7, where they will receive dial-in information upon completion of registration. Interested parties can access an archived replay of the webcast and conference call on the Investors page of EnLink's website at www.EnLink.com.
EnLink's quarterly report and earnings press release will be posted on the Investors page of EnLink's website at www.EnLink.com after market close on Wednesday, August 3.
All dates and times are subject to change. Any timing updates, along with participation instructions for the webcasts and conference calls, will be provided via press release prior to the event.
About EnLink Midstream
EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC). Visit www.EnLink.com to learn how EnLink connects energy to life.
Investor Relations: Brian Brungardt, Director of Investor Relations, 214-721-9353, brian.brungardt@enlink.com
Media Relations: Jill McMillan, Vice President of Strategic Relations & Public Affairs, 214-721-9271, jill.mcmillan@enlink.com
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Upstart 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 Upstart class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6208 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 12, 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, Upstart was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Upstart's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Upstart class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6208 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Gas prices continue to surge across the country, with the national average for a gallon of regular fuel now up to $4.91, according to the AAA.
If you’re looking for relief at the pump, there are some free apps that you can download to help.
Gas Buddy
The Gas Buddy app provides several resources to save money. Once you download the app, you can order your free GasBack card. It just has to be linked to a personal bank account. You will also have to provide your driver’s license information to verify your identity.
“GasBack is free money for gas earned from everyday purchases. Earning GasBack is easy and it’s automatically applied at the pump at gas stations nationwide,” Gas Buddy stated.
Once you get the GasBack card, you’ll be able to swipe it to pay for gas. The card will also save you up to $.25 per gallon, according to Gas Buddy.
Additionally, the app will allow you to find the cheapest gas price wherever you are. You can also turn your daily purchases into free gas by shopping in the app.
Upside
Another free app that can save you money at the pump is Upside.
“You’ll pay however you normally do (with a credit or debit card) and cash back will be deposited directly to your Upside account. There’s no limit on how much you can earn – Upside even works with other coupons, discounts, and loyalty programs!” Upside explained.
The app says you can save up to $.25 per gallon.
Here’s how it works, according to Upside:
- Find local offers on everything from gasoline prices to restaurants and everything in between.
- Pay as usual: Shop as you would at favorite spots around town, and pay with any credit or debit card.
- Check in to log your purchase, and be on your way. (If you can’t check in, just snap a photo of your receipt and upload it to the app.)
- Earn cash back, and cash out whenever you want via PayPal, e-gift card or directly into your bank account.
Upside said you can get cash back at over 45,000 locations nationwide.
Fuel Rewards
Many gas stations, such as Exxon, Shell and Phillips 66, also offer fuel rewards when you use their apps. There are also grocery stores that provide discounts on fuel based on the amount of money you spend.
Costco and Sam’s Club offer their members discounted gas prices as well. A yearly membership at Costco starts at $60. A yearly membership at Sam’s Club starts at $45. | https://cw33.com/news/here-are-2-free-apps-that-can-save-you-money-on-gas/ | 2022-06-07T18:53:07Z |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. and NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and Equality Florida are releasing video of LGBTQ families and educators in Florida speaking out about returning to school today with new laws in effect targeting them.
Newsrooms can download the videos, scripts, additional interviews, stills and graphics to include in their back to school coverage.
New laws are banning LGBTQ-related conversation in class, books are removed from shelves and state leaders are targeting evidence-based healthcare, despite the fact that every major medical association supports it as safe and lifesaving for transgender youth.
GLAAD's poll of LGBTQ and ally voters in Florida finds 71% believe the laws' intent is to attack LGBTQ people; 70% say the laws are emotionally damaging to children.
The poll shows 77% strongly agree it's more important than ever to vote as human rights for women and LGBTQ Floridians are being taken away by elected state officials, and that 67% are "extremely motivated" to vote in the midterm elections.
77% of LGBTQ and ally voters have an unfavorable opinion of Gov. Ron DeSantis. The 2018 gubernatorial race was decided by 32,463 votes out of 8+ million. LGBTQ and ally voters are positioned to make a decisive difference in Florida's election this fall. (Read the pollster memo.)
"Florida's LGBTQ and ally voters must send an unmistakable message that they are not going back in the closet or back in time," said GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis. "Discriminatory, defamatory and dangerous rhetoric and behavior must stop now."
"It is imperative that Floridians use the power of their votes to hold Governor DeSantis and his allies accountable for the hate they unleashed on our state," said Equality Florida Press Secretary, Brandon Wolf.
4.6% of Floridians are LGBTQ; 24% of LGBTQ Floridians are raising children.
About Equality Florida:
Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. Visit eqfl.org or follow Equality Florida on Facebook and Twitter.
About GLAAD:
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. Visit www.glaad.org, connect on Facebook and Twitter, contact: press@glaad.org
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for XCUR, YELL, SENS, GBT, and MOTS.
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SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Locanabio, Inc., a genetic medicines company developing RNA-targeted therapeutics for patients with severe neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that new data from preclinical research of its proprietary CORRECTx™ platform in C9ORF72-mediated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will be highlighted in an oral presentation at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 25th Annual Meeting, taking place May 16-19, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
Details of the oral presentation at ASGCT are as follows:
Title: AAV9-Mediated Delivery of RNA Targeting Systems Eliminates Hexanucleotide Repeat Expansions in C9ORF72 ALS/FTD Models
Session Title: Breakthroughs in Neuromuscular and Hearing Disorders
Room: 201
Presenting Author: Jeannie Chew, Ph.D., Locanabio
Presentation Date and Time: Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Abstract Number: 1224
The study abstract is available on the ASGCT meeting website and can be accessed via the following link: https://annualmeeting.asgct.org/abstracts/abstract-details?abstractId=2119
Hexanucleotide repeat expansions in the C9ORF72 gene are the most common cause of familial ALS, leading to the accumulation of toxic RNA foci, including both sense RNA, G4C2, and antisense RNA, C4G2. These RNA foci form secondary RNA structures that sequester regulatory RNA-binding proteins, which causes dysregulation of RNA splicing and trafficking. The translation of the sense and antisense RNA strands also forms potentially toxic dipeptide repeat proteins. Leveraging the CORRECTx platform, Locanabio is able to design multi-targeting constructs, delivered via gene therapy, that can reduce both disease-causing sense and antisense RNA transcripts and maintain allele selectivity to preserve the wild-type C9ORF72 allele in patients with ALS.
About Locanabio, Inc.
Locanabio is a leader in developing a new class of genetic medicines that has the potential to significantly improve the lives of patients with devastating genetic diseases by correcting the message of disease-causing RNA. Our proprietary platform, CORRECTx™, uses gene therapy to deliver RNA-binding protein systems that can be engineered to selectively manipulate disease-causing RNA by multiple mechanisms. Our systems are designed to provide a durable therapy with a single administration without altering a cell's DNA. Locanabio's CORRECTx platform has applications across a range of tissues and diseases and we are currently advancing programs in neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases. For more information, visit www.locanabio.com.
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BEIJING, July 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight years after his visit to China's Xinjiang region in 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a second trip to the northwest region and stressed efforts to fully and faithfully implement the policies of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for the governance of Xinjiang in the new era, highlighting social stability and lasting security as the overarching goal and the region's significant role in building the Belt and Road Initiative.
Analysts said Xi's visit to Xinjiang signals that after achieving fundamental changes from disturbance to stability, the Xinjiang region is entering a new phase of being built into the bridgehead of China's westward opening-up.
While staying in the Xinjiang region from Tuesday to Friday, President Xi visited many places in Urumqi, including Xinjiang University, the Urumqi International Land Port Area, the Guyuanxiang community in Tianshan District and the Museum of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He also went to Shihezi and Turpan and inspected villages and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) and had communications with local residents.
On Friday afternoon, residents of all ethnic groups saw off Xi with prolonged applause before his return to Beijing.
During the visit, President Xi also called for developing Xinjiang into a region that is united, harmonious, prosperous, and culturally advanced, with healthy ecosystems and people living and working in contentment.
Xi's visit to the Xinjiang region is a strong and significant indication that while maintaining prolonged stability and achieving economic development, Xinjiang region is stepping into a new phase of economic development and has been built as a core hub for the building of China's Belt and Road Initiative and the bridgehead for westward opening-up, Wang Yuting, associate professor of the Institute of Chinese Borderland Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times.
Soon after Xi's visit to Xinjiang in 2014, the second symposium on the region's work was held in May in Beijing and stressed long-term stability as the main goal for the region. Under this guidance, over the past eight years, the region has experienced fundamental changes, going from disturbance to social stability.
After getting rid of the influence of terrorist attacks, Xinjiang and the whole western region of China have realized stability, laying the foundation for China to further boost its western region and deepen cooperation with Central and West Asian countries, said Wang Yuting, noting that Xinjiang's role as a core hub of the Silk Road Economic Belt has significant strategic value and meaning, especially amid the global changes brought by the Ukraine crisis.
While Xinjiang has achieved social stability, safeguarding this hard-won situation is not easy, Wang Jiang, an expert at the Institute of China's Borderland Studies at Zhejiang Normal University, told the Global Times.
Achieving long-term stability requires long-term prosperity, and to achieve long prosperity, the region should be integrated into the nation's development. Building it as a hub for westward opening-up aims to help it find new places in global trade and to break the US economic blockade on the region, Wang Jiang said.
In addition to economic development, ethnic unity and cultural heritage were also key words for President Xi's visits in Xinjiang. While staying in Urumqi, President Xi visited the Guyuanxiang community in Tianshan district. Xi said he pays great attention to community work and is very glad to see local communities thriving. Xi also watched a Manas performance and said that Chinese civilization is extensive and profound, and has a long history stretching back to antiquity.
Wang Yuting also pointed out that President Xi's visit in Xinjiang also showcased China's enriched policy for the governance of Xinjiang in the new era, including maintaining stability in the region through ethnic unity, nurturing the cultures of Xinjiang, promoting prosperity among the local residents, and developing Xinjiang from a long-term perspective.
Cultures of ethnic groups in Xinjiang are also important parts of Chinese culture and this is why President Xi went to the museums and stressed heritage protection, the expert noted.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Fennec") (NASDAQ: FENC) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 28, 2021 and November 26, 2021.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Fennec, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/fennec-pharmaceuticals-inc-loss-submission-form-2?prid=25728&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Fennec includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Fennec had not successfully remediated, and overstated its efforts to remediate, issues with the manufacturing facility of its drug product manufacturer for PEDMARK, a new compound developed to reduce the incidence of hearing loss in children undergoing chemotherapy; (ii) as a result, the Food and Drug Administration likely to approve the Resubmitted Pedmark New Drug Application ("NDA"); (iii) accordingly, the regulatory and commercial prospects of the Resubmitted Pedmark NDA were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: April 11, 2022
Aggrieved Fennec investors only have until April 11, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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CALGARY, AB, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sundial Growers Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) ("Sundial" or the "Company") is pleased to announce all of the resolutions put to holders of common shares (the "Common Shares") of the Company (the "Shareholders") at the reconvened annual and special meeting held virtually today (the "Meeting") were passed. The Meeting was originally held on July 21, 2022, and was adjourned, without any business being considered, due to a lack of quorum. Under the by-laws of the Company and the interim order granted by the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta in respect of the Meeting, those shareholders who attended the Meeting today, in person or by proxy, constituted a quorum.
At the Meeting, Shareholders approved: (i) fixing the number of directors of the Company at five members; (ii) electing each of Greg Mills, Zach George, Lori Ell, Bryan Pinney and Gregory Turnbull as directors of the Company for the ensuing year; and (iii) appointing Marcum LLP as the auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and authorizing the board of directors of the Company to set their remuneration.
The following votes were received with respect to fixing the number of directors of the Company at five members:
The following votes were received with respect to each director nominee:
The following votes were received with respect to appointing Marcum LLP as the auditors of the Company:
Additionally, Shareholders approved, as special resolutions:
The following votes were received with respect to the Share Consolidation:
The following votes were received with respect to the Arrangement:
Immediately following the Meeting, the Board determined to effect the Share Consolidation on the basis of one post-consolidation Common Share for every 10 pre-consolidation Common Shares. The Share Consolidation has taken effect today, July 25, 2022, and the Common Shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on a post-consolidation basis beginning at the open of markets on July 26, 2022. The record date for shareholders entitled to participate in the Share Consolidation is July 25, 2022.
Immediately prior to the Share Consolidation, there were 2,379,931,190Common Shares issued and outstanding, and 237,993,119 Common Shares are issued and outstanding following the Share Consolidation, subject to rounding for any fractional Common Shares. Fractional Common Shares to be received by Shareholders will be rounded up in the case of a fractional interest that is 0.5 or greater, or rounded down in the case of a fractional interest that is less than 0.5, to the nearest whole number of Common Shares that such holder would otherwise be entitled to receive upon implementation of the Share Consolidation.
Registered Shareholders were sent a letter of transmittal with their proxy materials in connection with the Meeting. The letter of transmittal provides instructions for how to exchange share certificates or Direct Registration Statements representing pre-consolidation Common Shares for new share certificates or Direct Registration Statements representing post-consolidation Common Shares to which such Shareholders are entitled as a result of the Share Consolidation. No action is required by non-registered Shareholders. A copy of the letter of transmittal is available under Sundial's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, under Sundial's profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar or by contacting Odyssey Trust Company at (587) 885-0960 or by email at corp.actions@odysseytrust.com.
The Share Consolidation is expected to enable the Company to maintain and minimum bid price of US$1.00 per Common Share and to avoid a delisting event that could cause material disruption to the Company and Shareholders through the reduction of both trading liquidity and access to capital.
Additionally, the Name Change has been effected. The Company expects to launch and provide further details regarding its rebranding with the release of its second quarter earnings and results in early August 2022.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), David Gordey, has resigned from his position effective July 29, 2022. Mr. Gordey was appointed CAO after Sundial's acquisition of Alcanna Inc. in March 2022. Sundial thanks Mr. Gordey for his services and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.
Sundial is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL." Its business is operated and reported in four segments: Cannabis Production and Cultivation, Cannabis Retail, Liquor Retail, and Investments.
Sundial is the largest private sector cannabis and liquor retailer in Canada. The Company's retail banners include Spiritleaf, Value Buds, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, and Ace Liquor. As a licensed producer that crafts small-batch cannabis using state-of-the-art indoor facilities, Sundial's 'craft-at-scale' modular growing approach, award-winning genetics, and experienced growers set us apart. Sundial's brand portfolio includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. Sundial's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on Sundial, please go to www.sndlgroup.com.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions, including but not limited to assumptions with respect to the anticipated benefits of the Share Consolidation, were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly 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 expressly required by applicable law.
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The people who run America’s abortion clinics agree: There’s no job like it.
There are the clients — so many of them desperate, in need, grateful. There are the abortion opponents — passionate, relentless, often furious. And hovering over it all are legal challenges, and the awareness that your clinic may be just a judicial ruling away from extinction.
That reality became more urgent last week with a leaked, draft opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court suggesting a majority of justices support overturning the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision legalizing abortion. If that happens it could spell the end of abortion in about half the states.
The Associated Press talked with three women and one man who run abortion clinics in such states about their work. Some came to the work through personal brushes with abortion; for others it started as a job. For all, it has become a calling.
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SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA — When Kathaleen Pittman was growing up in a small, conservative community in rural Louisiana, abortion was not openly discussed. When she started working at the Hope Medical Group for Women, she sat her mother down and told her.
“To my shock … she told me then: ‘Women have always had abortions and always will. They need a safe place,’” she recalls. “That moment was kind of a watershed moment.”
She was not drawn to the work as an activist. The part-time job counseling women undergoing abortions was a good fit while she was trying to finish her master’s degree.
But she knew the fear some women feel with an unwanted pregnancy. When she was in her early 20s, a good friend asked for her help getting an abortion. At the time, in the early ’80s, the procedure was legal but they didn’t know where to find someone in northwestern Louisiana who performed it.
Pittman dialed information. It took 20 minutes to find a doctor in nearby Arkansas. Her friend despaired.
“I’m sitting there watching her cry,” Pittman says.
Pittman was counselor, director of counseling and assistant administrator before becoming director of the clinic in 2010. The clinic has survived numerous efforts to restrict abortion, such as requirements for waiting periods or admitting privileges for doctors.
When she started working there, about 11 other clinics operated in the state, and some private doctors performed abortions. Now, Hope is one of three remaining.
To alleviate stress, she does needlepoint. She also texts other clinic administrators. A few times a month they gather on Zoom to compare notes or just to vent.
“It can be very isolating, particularly running a clinic in the South,” she says.
Pittman knows the Supreme Court ruling could end abortion in her state. When the draft opinion leaked, Pittman says she had a “horrible feeling” in the pit of her stomach. But then she took stock, and reminded herself that it was not final. For now, abortion is legal.
And as always, she focused on the women who walk past her office every day, after their appointments.
“They no longer look like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders,” she says.
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CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — Katie Quinonez had the first of her two abortions when she was 17, months after graduating from high school. She was in an emotionally abusive relationship with a man seven years her senior.
She wanted to attend college, have a career. “I didn’t want to be chained to this person for the rest of my life because of a mistake that I made in high school,” says Quinonez, now 31.
Ashamed to tell her mother, Quinonez worked at a pizzeria after school to save up for an abortion. Weeks passed; finally, Quinonez broke down and revealed her plight. Her mother was immediately supportive and helped her schedule an abortion appointment.
But by then, she was in her second trimester. The experience was traumatic. She remembers crying in pain as she walked out the door.
Shortly after she graduated college, she found out she was pregnant again, and was ashamed.
But this time, the experience was different. She had a supportive partner — now her husband — who went with her to a different clinic, the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia in Charleston. From the nurses who held her hand to the recovery room with big comfy chairs, it was an “affirming experience.”
“There was no judgment or shame,” she says.
It was that experience that led her to apply in 2017 as the center’s development director. By that time, it was the only clinic left in the state. She became the leader in January 2020.
It was, she says, her dream job.
Every day is a challenge. Bills to ban or limit abortion care are introduced every year. The clinic is nearly surrounded by anti-abortion activists: A pregnancy crisis center moved in next door, and a pro-life organization purchased land across the street and erected a large white cross.
But she and her staff see the clinic as a safe haven from those outside forces. Even if Roe is overturned, she is determined that the clinic stay open and continue providing resources like birth control, emergency contraception and testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
And a clinic fund that pays for abortions for those who can’t afford them will continue to do that — and it will also help with the cost of traveling to states where the procedure will be legal.
“I know firsthand how critical being able to get the abortion that you need is,” she says.
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HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — Dalton Johnson says his mother always thought he’d grow up to work in a dangerous job, perhaps join the FBI or the DEA. But his current line of work — owning and operating the last abortion clinic in Huntsville, Alabama — has come with its own threats and dangers.
In fact, when he and his then-partner, a Huntsville doctor, decided to open the clinic, his partner told him that it was hazardous work. The partner felt a responsibility to meet Johnson’s parents first to address any concerns and questions they might have about their son’s new business.
Johnson initially expected to spend a few years at the Alabama Women’s Center for Reproductive Alternatives and then move on to something else. But he quickly realized that this was what he was meant to do. He also realized that if he closed down, no one would take his place, and that weighed on him.
“I just really believed that … we’re really helping women,” he says.
It took roughly two years to get the approvals to open the clinic. And the challenges have not stopped.
The clinic’s doctor — who would become Johnson’s wife — was arrested for Medicaid fraud, charges that were later dismissed. There were legal obstacles involving admitting privileges for doctors at the center and the clinic’s proximity to a school. Johnson has been the target of threats; he stepped down from the board of his church to protect it from harassment.
He says he’s also been accused of preying on the Black community — an accusation that’s particularly galling because he is African American: “They’re pulling the race card on me,” he says, incredulously.
His wife has a ob/gyn practice that is located in a separate facility. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe and his clinic is forced to close, they’ll likely turn that space into another branch of his wife’s practice and transfer the staff there without having to lay anyone off.
But he’s worried about the effect on Alabama women of a loss of abortion services.
“It’s really just sad how so few people can make the choice for so many women,” he says.
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FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — Tammi Kromenaker has given over her entire adult life to helping women get abortions. And with the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion, she’s beginning to think the days of the Red River Women’s Clinic are numbered.
“The writing has been on the wall for a long time, but I think now it’s in ink,” she says.
It wasn’t necessarily a career she foresaw growing up in a Catholic family in suburban Minneapolis, where she attended Christian music festivals with her boyfriend.
But during her freshman year in college in Fargo, a good friend got pregnant. Kromenaker remembers her immediate reaction: Her friend needed an abortion. She sent her money to help pay for it.
In a flash, her thinking had changed. “It was like night and day,” she says.
A professor recommended her for a part-time position at an abortion clinic. That turned into a fulltime job; then, when the Red River clinic opened in 1998, she moved there as the director. Finally, in 2016, she bought Red River — now the only surviving abortion clinic in North Dakota.
The clinic sits right on the street, and even in frigid North Dakota winters protesters are outside, calling to the women and volunteers who escort them in. There’s never been any violence, she says, but one time a protester did get into the building. Kromenaker confronted him at the top of the stairs.
“I said, ‘You need to go,’” she recalls. “And he did.”
Kromenaker, 50, talked to the clinic staff about the draft Supreme Court opinion, emphasizing that it’s not yet final. And she took solace in a story of a woman who was doing a pre-abortion consultation and took time to tell the staff she’d seen the news and was grateful for the clinic.
Kromenaker worries about her staff if abortion is outlawed in the state. Most employees work there the one day a week they perform abortions, but there are a few fulltime employees. She hopes the draft leak will galvanize Americans to support abortion rights.
But if not, she’s prepared. No state line, she says, will prevent her from continuing her life’s work.
She plans to cross the Red River to Minnesota and open another clinic there.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax, Inc. ("Equifax") has acknowledged that over a three-week period from March 17, 2022, to April 6, 2022, it sent lenders inaccurate credit scores for millions of potential consumers applying for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
Equifax's error lowered some consumers' credit scores significantly, resulting in loan denials or higher interest rates.
Doss Firm LLC in Atlanta, which was court-appointed to the Steering Committee of the In re: Equifax, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, and Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP ("LKLSG") in Miami are investigating potential legal action designed to help consumer victims of the Equifax's error.
If you applied for a mortgage, car loan or new credit card from March 17, 2022, to April 6, 2022, and suspect there may have been a credit reporting error, please contact Doss Firm and LKLSG at the information above. The firms represent clients nationwide.
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Officer shoots 15-foot pet snake wrapped around owner’s throat, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) - Police say they had to rescue a Pennsylvania man from his 15-foot pet snake.
Officers report they were called to the man’s home on Wednesday and found the snake wrapped around his owner’s neck.
Authorities said the man was lying on the floor unresponsive and the reptile would not let go. So, they shot it.
“At that time, the officers observed the snake, a very large, thick, 15-plus-foot snake. The snake’s midsection was wrapped around the male’s throat on the ground,” said Lt. Peter Nickischer of the Upper Macungie Township Police Department. “Literally, the officer looked into the room and the snake was looking up at him. It was face-to-face, and the officer just did what he had to do.”
According to police, the snake’s owner was not hit with any of the bullets but was taken to the hospital once the snake moved away and died.
Police did not release any further immediate information on the incident.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor called Thursday for an “overarching strategy” to bring perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine to justice, and representatives from dozens of countries pledged to cooperate in their investigations.
Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, his military forces have been accused of abuses ranging from killings in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha to deadly attacks on civilian facilities, including the March 16 bombing of a theater in Mariupol that an Associated Press investigation established likely killed close to 600 people.
“The simple truth is that, as we speak, children, women and men, the young and the old, are living in terror,” ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said as he opened the Ukraine Accountability Conference in The Hague.
Khan said Thursday’s ministerial meeting addressed “a need of coordination, of coherence” and “the need of an overarching strategy” as different nations and courts work to investigate and prosecute crimes.
The AP and Frontline, which are tracking incidents in Ukraine, have so far tallied 338 potential war crimes.
As the meeting got underway in The Hague, Russian missiles struck the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia in what Ukraine’s president called “an open act of terrorism” on the country’s civilian population.
Speaking to reporters after the conference, Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, held up a photograph that appeared to show a child’s body as she discussed Thursday’s airstrike.
“Today, 20 people killed by Russian missiles ,including three children, 52 injured by Russian missiles, including children. And this information we have every day from morning to night, night to morning,” she said.
U.S. State Department human rights envoy Uzra Zeya accused Russian forces of atrocities as she delivered a message to the conference from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“With each day, the war crimes mount. Rape, torture, extrajudicial executions, disappearances, forced deportations. Attacks on schools, hospitals, playgrounds, apartment buildings, grain silos, water and gas facilities,” Zeya said. “These are not the acts of rogue units — they fit a clear pattern across every part of Ukraine touched by Russia’s forces.”
About 40 nations from the European Union and around the world sent representatives to The Hague for the conference hosted by Khan, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra and the European Union’s justice commissioner, Didier Reynders.
Investigations of military crimes committed during the nearly 5-month war in Ukraine are underway around Europe; more than 23,000 war crimes cases have been registered in Ukraine alone, Venediktova said. The ICC and 14 EU member nations also have launched investigations.
“Words are cheap. Too much has been promised for too long. And I think today, from many vantage points, represents a realization that we, as lawyers and investigators, need to take the law off the page and put it into action,” ICC prosecutor Khan said as the meeting wrapped up.
Delegates agreed to set up a dialogue group to link and streamline the various investigations.
“We need to translate our shared and strong conviction for justice into a unified answer against impunity and use the results of this conference as a blueprint to respond to cruelties and crimes committed in Ukraine and in the rest of the world,” Hoekstra said.
In a video message to the meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for the creation of an international tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for the crime of aggression — when one state launches an unjustified attack on another.
The ICC doesn’t have jurisdiction to prosecute the crime of aggression in Ukraine because neither Russia nor Ukraine is among the court’s 123 member states.
Kyiv has, however, accepted the court’s jurisdiction and that cleared the way for Khan to open an investigation in Ukraine in early March after dozens of the global court’s member nations asked him to intervene. He has visited Ukraine to see firsthand the horrors inflicted on the country and sent the court’s largest-ever team of investigators to gather evidence.
So far, the court hasn’t announced any arrest warrants for suspects in the probe that could reach to the very top of Russia’s military chain of command, as well as to the Kremlin.
The ICC is a court of last resort that opens cases when other countries are unwilling or unable to launch prosecutions. The Hague-based court has no police force to make arrests and relies on assistance from other countries to detain suspects.
The EU’s judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust, helped establish a Joint Investigation Team made up of Ukraine and five other European nations. The team is meant to help facilitate evidence sharing.
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(The Hill) – Particulate air pollution is reducing life expectancy by 2.2 years globally compared to a hypothetical world that meets international health guidelines, a new report has found.
Worldwide exposure to fine particulate patter — PM 2.5, or particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less — has an impact on par with that of smoking, more than three times that of alcohol use and unsafe water, according to the University of Chicago’s 2022 Air Quality Life Index.
The life expectancy effect of this type of pollution amounts to six times that of HIV/AIDS and 89 times that of conflict and terrorism, researchers observed.
“It would be a global emergency if Martians came to Earth and sprayed a substance that caused the average person on the planet to lose more than two years of life expectancy,” Michael Greenstone, index co-creator and an economics professor at the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute, said in a statement.
“This is similar to the situation that prevails in many parts of the world, except we are spraying the substance, not some invaders from outer space,” Greenstone added.
PM 2.5 poses such a threat that the World Health Organization (WHO) recently decreased what it deems to be a safe level of exposure from 10 micrograms per cubic meter to 5 micrograms per cubic meter, the authors noted.
Despite the fact that the economy incurred significant losses during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, average PM 2.5 pollution remained largely unchanged from the year before, the researchers stressed. Meanwhile, growing evidence has emerged that even low levels of air pollution can damage human health, the authors added.
These circumstances led the WHO to change its guidelines, bringing about 97.3 percent of the global population within the unsafe realm, according to the report.
The worst impacts of PM 2.5 exposure are visible in South Asia, where more than half of the total life burden of pollution occurs worldwide, the researchers found.
Residents of the region are projected to lose about five years off their lives on average if countries maintain today’s high levels of pollution. Since 2013, about 44 percent of the global rise in pollution has come from India, according to the study.
Like South Asia, 99.9 percent of Southeast Asia is experiencing unsafe levels of pollution — with rates increasing in a single year by as much as a quarter in some areas, the researchers found.
Residents of the Mandalay, Myanmar; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Jakarta, Indonesia regions, which are suffering the greatest impacts, are expected to lose three to four years from their life expectancies on average, the authors noted.
More than 97 percent of Central and West Africa is considered unsafe by the WHO’s recent guidelines, with the researchers determining that those residents in the most polluted areas could lose as much as five years from their lives average.
If China began meeting the WHO guideline, residents there could gain 2.6 years of life expectancy on average, according to the study. The authors acknowledged, however, that China has made significant progress, with particulate pollution levels falling by almost 40 percent between 2013 and 2020 — and by about 9 percent from 2019 to 2020 alone.
Although strong enforcement measures have helped reduce particulate pollution in both the U.S. and Europe, about 92.8 percent of the former and 95.5 percent of the latter fail to meet the WHO’s new guideline, the authors found.
In the U.S., average particulate pollution level was slightly above the WHO guideline of 5 micrograms per cubic meter, at 7.1 micrograms per cubic meter, while that of Europe was 11.2 micrograms per cubic meter.
By meeting the revised WHO guideline, American life expectancy would improve on average by 2.5 months, while that of Europeans would improve by 7.3 months.
Integrating the new guidelines into the Air Quality Life Index provides “a better grasp on the true cost we are paying to breathe polluted air,” the index’s director, Christa Hasenkopf, said in a statement.
“Now that our understanding of pollution’s impact on human health has improved, there is a stronger case for governments to prioritize it as an urgent policy issue,” Hasenkopf added. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/particulate-air-pollution-is-reducing-global-life-expectancy-by-more-than-two-years-analysis/ | 2022-06-14T13:03:36Z |
The Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy Commodores robotics team will compete in the international FIRST Championship in Houston starting on Tuesday.
ALBANY – Southwest Georgia will be represented this weekend at the FIRST Championship, a robotics competition that brings teams to Houston from all over the world.
While the event is an opportunity for the 35 or so students on the Commodore Conyers College & Career (4C) Academy to show their prowess on the competition floor and for finalists to compete in the Astrodome on Saturday, local school officials say it’s much more.
Representatives from some of the nation's top tech schools, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be there, as will military recruiters and representatives from companies like Pixar, all seeking young talent.
“It’s all about the experience,” 4C CEO Chris Hatcher said. “Being able to go to Houston and compete against teams from all over the world is great.
“But it’s more. It’s about exposing our students to great things going on in the world. It’s just an incredible experience for our students.”
During its five years of operation, this is the third year the 4C 6916 Commodores were invited to the international event. This year the team has a large contingent of freshmen members.
During the two qualifying events ahead of the FIRST Championship, the team amassed enough points to finish fourth in the state of Georgia. This year, due to COVID-19, only nine state entrants will make the trip instead of the usual 20.
The team leaves on Monday to join the other 400 or so teams that are competing in the championship. Teams will compete in divisions, and 4C’s division includes teams from Australia, Canada, China, India and Israel, Hatcher said.
In addition to the competition, students will have the opportunity to attend seminars on coding and other topics.
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Developers of all skill levels invited to compete in creating innovative apps that help solve business and social challenges using Pega's low-code platform
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider that builds agility into the world's leading organizations, today announced its 2022 Pega Community Hackathon is now open for registration. In its third year, this global contest invites both professional and citizen developers to compete in building meaningful new apps that help solve real-world business and social problems that continue to emerge.
Open to the entire Pega community, individuals and teams will leverage the intuitive, low-code Pega PlatformTM environment throughout the development process -- from ideation and design to building and execution. Pega will offer extensive technology resources and mentorship, including office hours access with Pega experts for guidance and technical help. Registered participants can start building today and must complete their projects by October 7, 2022 with a solution concept and prototype that's ready for implementation.
Winners will be recognized in seven award categories: Best in Show, Runner Up, Social Impact, Top Student, Community Choice, Best Use of App Studio, and Best Use of Business Workflow Application. Judges will evaluate submissions based on level of innovation, real-world impact, and execution. Winners will receive cash prizes, while the Social Impact award winner will have a donation made in their name to a Pega-approved charity of choice. All winners will be announced in October and recognized on pega.com and Pega Community.
To learn more about the hackathon competition and register, please visit www.community.pega.com/hackathon.
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"At Pega, we believe that software is the key to helping business and society adapt to the rapid changes and increasing complexity the world is facing on a daily basis," said Stephanie Louis, senior director, community and developer programs, Pega. "We want to give anyone with an idea the ability to act on it -- regardless of if they are a professional developer or if they have never written a line of code. Our hackathon participants will be empowered with our visual and intuitive low-code environment that levels the playing field for all makers so they can bring their ideas to life. We look forward to being inspired by their creativity and recognizing their innovations this October."
"The Pega Community Hackathon presents a unique chance to develop creative solutions for interesting problems," said Alex Vargo, director, technical consulting, srcLogic. "Last year, my team used this opportunity to get hands-on experience with some of the more advanced features of Pega that we don't get to work with on a daily basis, gaining us valuable experience and knowledge to take back to our clients."
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Pega provides a powerful low-code platform that builds agility into the world's leading organizations so they can adapt to change. Clients use our AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation to solve their most pressing business challenges – from personalizing engagement to automating service to streamlining operations. Since 1983, we've built our scalable and flexible architecture so people can meet today's customer demands while continuously transforming for tomorrow. For more information on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA), visit www.pega.com.
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Which wall-mounted wine rack is best?
A wine rack is a practical, stylish way to organize bottles, and a wall-mounted wine rack goes that extra mile without taking up floor space. It’s great for small spaces or areas where too much furniture would make the room feel cluttered. It also lets you store items at eye level, so there’s no need to bend down to retrieve a bottle.
Take a look at the GWH Industrial Wall-Mounted Wine Rack for a rack that pulls double duty and looks great doing it.
What to know before you buy a wall-mounted wine rack
For bottles with a cork
A wall-mounted wine rack is designed to either store a bottle upright or cradle it on its side. When deciding how you want to store wine bottles, consider the wine you drink. Does the bottle have a cork? Corked bottles should be cradled to keep the cork from drying out, while twist-cap bottles can be arranged vertically without the same concern.
Tall vs. wide rack
Most wine racks are tall (vertical) or wide (horizontal). Tall racks tend to store bottles on their sides while wide racks usually store bottles upright. It’s important to measure the space you intend to use, as wide racks are more likely to bump up against furniture or picture frames. A tall rack usually holds more bottles, is better for corks and takes up less space, but the height can make it difficult to reach bottles near the top.
Hardware
Most wall-mounted wine racks come with the same basic hardware, including precut holes in the rack and metal screws for mounting. If a rack doesn’t come with anchors, you might want to buy them separately for extra support. Products can come with missing screws, so count the screws before you begin to make sure you have the correct number.
What to look for in a quality wall-mounted wine rack
Additional storage
If you only need space for a few bottles at a time, a wine rack with extra storage features is convenient and helps minimize your need for other shelving. Additional storage can mean a shelf or two above the rack for barware or souvenir displays. A lot of racks include hooks or slots for hanging wine glasses, and some feature a compartment for used corks.
Construction materials
The strongest, most stylish wine racks are constructed from wood or metal. Wood is sturdy with beautiful natural tones, while a steel or iron rack is strong and sleek with a modern or industrial aesthetic. If you’re not sure what kind of look you want, consider a rack that brings together wood and metal.
Artistic elements
A great wine rack doesn’t just store bottles on a wall — it doubles as a dynamic, engaging piece of art. With a fun theme or bold geometric design, it can go from being a practical wall accessory to a room’s focus. Keep in mind, however, that highly stylized racks often hold fewer bottles than racks designed primarily for practicality.
How much you can expect to spend on a wall-mounted wine rack
A wall-mounted wine rack usually costs $30-$200, depending on how elaborate the design is and the number of bottles it can accommodate.
Wall-mounted wine rack FAQ
How much does a bottle of wine weigh?
A. A single bottle of wine weighs about 2-3 pounds. If your rack has a weight capacity but doesn’t feature individual bottle slots, just multiply the weight of the bottle by the number of bottles you want to store to make sure you’re not going over the limit.
How many bottles does a wall-mounted wine rack hold?
A. Wall-mounted wine racks under 25 inches in length or height hold two to six bottles, while large racks over 30 inches in length or height can accommodate 9-27 bottles.
Can you hang a wall-mounted wine rack on drywall?
A. You can hang the wine rack on drywall, but take extra precautions. Use anchors to keep the screws secure. If possible, line the rack up against the stud, which is a solid wood support structure that runs vertically behind the wall. There is usually a stud every few feet.
What’s the best wall-mounted wine rack to buy?
Top wall-mounted wine rack
GWH Industrial Wall-Mounted Wine Rack
What you need to know: This wood and iron rack for upright bottles features three shelves and comes in two sizes.
What you’ll love: It’s very sturdy. The design is sleek and practical, with plenty of room for extra storage. It holds about 12 bottles and six to eight stemware glasses.
What you should consider: The rack can be difficult to screw into place on the wall. Corks dry out faster when bottles are stored upright.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top wall-mounted wine rack for the money
What you need to know: This black metal wall-mounted wine rack is 18 inches tall and cradles nine bottles on their sides to keep corks moist.
What you’ll love: It’s practical and attractive while taking up minimal space. Bottles are separated so they don’t hit each other. The price is hard to beat, and it’s easy to install.
What you should consider: Longer screws would make it more secure.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Sorbus Wall-Mounted Bordeaux Chateau Style Wine Rack
What you need to know: This black metal wall-mounted wine rack is 33 inches long and 16 inches tall with space for seven bottles and five glasses.
What you’ll love: The rounded shape is eye-catching and it has elegant metal flourishes. Bottles are stored upside down to keep corks from drying out. There’s a small shelf for additional storage.
What you should consider: The included screws do not always align perfectly with the precut holes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of HUMBL, Inc. ("HUMBL" or the "Company (OTCMKTS: HMBL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether HUMBL and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
HUMBL began trading publicly on November 12, 2020, after a reverse merger with Tesoro Enterprises, Inc. HUMBL failed to disclose that the HUMBL Pay App did not have the basic functionality promised to investors and that several of the Company's hyped international business partnerships had a very low chance of contributing material revenues to the Company's bottom line. The Company also sold a series of highly speculative unregistered securities called BLOCK Exchange Traded Index ("ETX") products. These products purported to "simplify digital asset investing" for customers seeking exposure to cryptocurrency investments. In reality, these were unregistered securities that were collateralized by a variety of highly speculative and risky digital assets. On April 25, 2022, the price of HUMBL common stock hit a low of $0.11 per share, down from a price high of $6.84 during the Class Period. Likewise, the price of BLOCK ETX has dropped over 87% from its height during the Class Period and has not recovered.
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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- 31 new and encore presentations, including three late-breakers and three oral presentations, spotlight robust Nurtec ODT, zavegepant and migraine HEOR data
- Late-breaking submissions showcase new data for Nurtec ODT in Chinese and Korean patients and patterns of medication utilization in adults using it as an acute and preventive treatment
- Results from long-term studies of Nurtec ODT as a preventive and acute treatment of migraine showed more than 80% of patients achieved ≥50% reduction in moderate or severe monthly migraine days and approximately half experienced a 100% reduction
- Other oral presentations included safety and efficacy of zavegepant nasal spray as an acute treatment of migraine and an analysis of placebo responses over time in oral migraine preventive trials
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), today announced that it will be presenting 31 abstracts, including three late-breakers and three oral presentations, at the 64th annual scientific meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS) being held from June 9-12 in Denver, CO.
Biohaven will be showcasing key efficacy and safety data for its calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) platform including full Phase 3 results for zavegepant nasal spray as an acute treatment of migraine; data from a 52-week open label extension study of Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) evaluating every other day preventive treatment of migraine plus as an as-needed acute treatment – a first of its kind study assessing acute and preventive treatment with one medication; and estimated reductions in monthly migraine days (MMDs) with rimegepant acute treatment. The late-breakers will highlight new data about patterns of medication utilization and migraine frequency for adults using Nurtec ODT as a preventive and acute treatment; results from a Phase 1 trial of Nurtec ODT in healthy Chinese adults; and outcomes of a Phase 3 study of Nurtec ODT conducted in China and Korea as an acute treatment of migraine.
Additional posters will share information from a Delphi Panel of migraine experts that established consensus around flexible, individualized migraine treatment and the utility of situational preventive migraine treatment for times when patients have predictable yet unavoidable triggers and for expected situations when migraine prevention is particularly desired, such as important life events. Several health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) posters notably highlight (1) reductions in the prevalence of medication overuse headache following Nurtec ODT initiation, (2) reduced mean monthly quantity of dispensed Nurtec ODT which is potentially reflective of MMD reductions, (3) patient survey studies that illustrate preference for ODT oral formulations versus injectable or IV treatments in prevention, (4) improvements in health-related quality of life with long-term Nurtec ODT treatment, (5) the high interictal burden of migraine, and (6) patient reported attenuation of effect with biologic treatment in prevention.
Elyse Stock, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Biohaven commented, "The data presented at AHS 2022 highlights Biohaven's leadership in pioneering migraine-related research and a deep commitment to helping patients who live with this debilitating disease. We are working to expand our migraine portfolio to continue to have a positive impact on the lives of people with migraine and offer the ability to individualize care depending on patient treatment needs. Data from the first of its kind long-term, open-label study for Nurtec ODT showed that it is a safe and effective, all-in-one FDA-approved medication that helped almost half of the subjects achieve 100% reduction in monthly migraine days. Additionally, the FDA has recently accepted for review an NDA for zavegepant nasal spray as potentially another effective treatment option for migraine."
A complete list of abstracts is available below along with details about the late-breakers and oral presentations by our investigators. Abstracts will also be published in the June edition of Headache journal or shared as a supplement along with the main edition.
About NURTEC ODT
NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. The activity of the neuropeptide CGRP is thought to play a causal role in migraine pathophysiology. NURTEC ODT is a CGRP receptor antagonist that works by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. The recommended dose of NURTEC ODT is 75 mg, taken as needed, up to once daily to treat or every other day to help prevent migraine attacks. For more information about NURTEC ODT, visit www.nurtec.com. The most common adverse reaction was nausea and abdominal pain/indigestion. Avoid concomitant administration of NURTEC ODT with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4, strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A. Avoid another dose of NURTEC ODT within 48 hours when it is administered with moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 or potent inhibitors of P-gp.
Indication
NURTEC ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine that is used to treat migraine in adults. It is for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. It is not known if NURTEC ODT is safe and effective in children.
Important Safety Information
Do not take NURTEC ODT if you are allergic to NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) or any of its ingredients.
Before you take NURTEC ODT, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have liver problems,
- have kidney problems,
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
NURTEC ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take NURTEC ODT. Call your HCP or get emergency help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing. This occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT.
The most common side effects of NURTEC ODT were nausea (2.7%) and stomach pain/indigestion (2.4%). These are not the only possible side effects of NURTEC ODT. Tell your HCP if you have any side effects.
You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1–800–FDA–1088 or report side effects to Biohaven at 1–833–4NURTEC.
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About Zavegepant
Zavegepant is a third generation, high affinity, selective and structurally unique, small molecule CGRP receptor antagonist from Biohaven's NOJECTION™ Migraine Platform and the only CGRP receptor antagonist in clinical development with both intranasal and oral formulations. The efficacy and safety profile of intranasal zavegepant for the acute treatment of migraine, as compared to placebo, was shown in a randomized controlled Phase 2/3 dose-ranging trial with a total of over 1000 patients who received zavegepant. In this study, zavegepant showed statistical superiority to placebo on the coprimary endpoints of 2-hour freedom from pain and freedom from a patients' most bothersome symptom (either nausea, photophobia or phonophobia). This was the second zavegepant pivotal clinical trial to meet these coprimary endpoints. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted a new drug application for zavegepant with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act date in the first quarter of 2023.
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven's Neuroinnovation™ portfolio includes FDA-approved NURTEC® ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine (EMA-approved as VYDURA® for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura, and prophylaxis of episodic migraine in adults who have at least four migraine attacks per month) and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across five distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine and other CGRP-mediated diseases; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and spinocerebellar ataxia; myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibition for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Kv7 ion channel activators for focal epilepsy and neuronal hyperexcitability, and myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular diseases. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com.
NURTEC, NURTEC ODT and VYDURA are registered trademarks of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Ireland DAC. Neuroinnovation and NOJECTION are trademarks of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
Forward-looking Statement
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "believe", "continue", "may", "will", "anticipate", "expect" and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of Biohaven's management about NURTEC ODT as an acute treatment for patients with migraine and preventive treatment for migraine. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include those related to: Biohaven's ability to effectively commercialize NURTEC ODT, delays or problems in the supply or manufacture of NURTEC ODT, complying with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements, the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials; the timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA; the timing and outcome of expected regulatory filings; the potential commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates; the potential for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class or best in class therapies; and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2022, and in Biohaven's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this new release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Blumira leverages award-winning support to help make security more accessible
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blumira, a leading cybersecurity provider of automated threat detection and response technology, today announced that its customer satisfaction score (CSAT) reached 100 percent in Q2 of 2022. Blumira surveyed customers across industries after users engaged with Security Operations (SecOps), technical support, and Technical Account Management (TAM), and all teams received scores of 100 percent.
Blumira's high customer satisfaction rate demonstrates its ongoing commitment to providing customers with not only the tools and solutions they need to achieve cybersecurity but also access to a team of experts. These experts can answer questions about security findings surfaced in the product, share how to respond based on Blumira's playbook recommendations, and advise organizations about how to improve their overall security maturity.
"Blumira's mission is to make cybersecurity achievable to all organizations, and a critical part of that is offering ongoing, one-on-one support to our customers," said Jim Simpson, CEO of Blumira. "Many of our users are small teams that juggle both IT and security tasks for their entire company. Helping them address issues, understand the validity of threats, and strategize long-term cybersecurity approaches is important to achieving our overall mission. I'm proud of our SecOps, technical support and Technical Account Management teams for all the work they put into supporting our customers."
Customers recognize and appreciate Blumira's dedication to partnering with their customers to find solutions to security problems. "I take comfort in knowing that we can talk to a real person about the issues, who can help us understand the validity of the threats and the long-term approach that we should be taking," said Elph Morgan, IT Manager at Zingerman's.
Dan Kontak, IT Director at National Machinery, added, "We've always looked for external expertise to manage our security. Not just a company, but a partner. [Blumira's team] suggests ways to improve our security. I know that it's constantly being evaluated."
In addition to providing one-on-one support for customers. Blumira does all of the heavy lifting of many security tasks, including parsing, creating native third-party integrations, and testing and tuning detection rules to reduce noisy alerts in its platform. This is critical for organizations with smaller teams that have limited time and fewer resources.
Ethan Shutika, Director of IT and Security at Nittany Oil, said, "It's easy to use the portal, and Blumira's team is quick and helpful to add rules and help with detection. I like that I can get text notifications of higher risk findings. Being on a small team without the time to watch the application constantly, that can be helpful."
All three of Blumira's support teams are included in a flat subscription-based fee, per user, while other solutions charge more for onboarding, support, and ongoing maintenance.
Blumira's high CSAT score comes on the heels of the company receiving numerous industry accolades, including:
- 31 G2 Badges (Summer 2022), including "Easiest To Do Business With" and "Best Support" for the eighth consecutive time. Blumira scored high in customer satisfaction across the board. 96 percent of customers would recommend Blumira to others.
- CRN 2022 Emerging Vendors List recognition.
- Globee Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards for "Startup of the Year" and "Chief Technology Officer of the Year."
- SourceForge Top Performer Award, based on user reviews.
For more information about Blumira, please visit https://www.blumira.com.
About Blumira
Blumira is a leading cybersecurity provider of automated threat detection and response technology. Blumira's mission is to make security accessible to organizations of all sizes. Founded in 2018, Blumira's cloud security platform helps organizations with limited security resources to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats faster to stop ransomware and data breaches. The all-in-one solution is quick to deploy, easy to implement, and integrates broadly across cloud and on-premises technology to provide coverage for hybrid environments. Blumira was recognized by G2 as a Momentum leader, ranked as 'Best Return on Investment (ROI),' 'Fastest Implementation,' and 'Easiest to Use' in the G2 Summer 2022 Grid® Reports.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up slightly last week but the total number of Americans collecting benefits remained at its lowest level in more than five decades.
Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 1,000 to 203,000 for the week ending May 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday. First-time applications generally track the number of layoffs.
The four-week average for claims, which evens out some of the weekly ups and downs, rose 4,250 from the previous week to 192,750.
The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending April 30 fell by 44,000 from the previous week to 1,343,000. That’s the fewest since January 3, 1970.
American workers are enjoying historically strong job security two years after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the economy into a brief but devastating recession. Weekly applications for unemployment aid have been consistently below the pre-pandemic level of 225,000 for most of 2022, even as the overall economy contracted in the first quarter.
Last week, the government reported America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, leaving the unemployment rate at 3.6%, just above the lowest level in a half-century. Hiring gains have been strikingly consistent in the face of the worst inflation in four decades, with employers adding at least 400,000 jobs for 12 straight months.
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. employers posted a record 11.5 million job openings in March — an unprecedented two job openings for every person who is unemployed. A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in March — a sign that they are confident they can find better pay or improved working conditions elsewhere.
As hot as the job market is, inflation is even hotter. On Thursday, the government reported that U.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden for consumers and businesses in the months ahead.
On Wednesday, the government reported that inflation eased slightly in April after months of relentless increases but remained near a four-decade high. Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from a year ago, just below the 8.5% year-over-year surge in March, which was the highest since 1981.
Last week, the Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaling further large rate hikes to come. The increase in the Fed’s key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
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9% Growth in Total Revenues to $1.2 Billion
17% Growth in Professional Service Revenues to $182 million
Net Income per Diluted Share of $1.35 and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share $1.72
DUBLIN, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet Group, Inc. (NYSE: TNET), a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. The second quarter highlights below include non-GAAP financial measures which are reconciled later in this release.
Second quarter highlights include:
- Total revenues increased 9% to $1.2 billion as compared to the same period last year.
- Professional service revenues increased 17% to $182 million as compared to the same period last year.
- Net income was $85 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, compared to net income of $91 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
- Adjusted Net Income was $108 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted Net Income of $104 million, or $1.56 per diluted share, in the same period last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $162 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $154 million, in the same period last year.
- Finished the second quarter with over 610,000 Users across our PEO and HCM products.
- Average PEO WSEs increased 6% as compared to the same period last year, to approximately 351,000.
- Average HCM Users for the period was approximately 253,000.
- At June 30, 2022, TriNet had cash and cash equivalents of $336 million and total debt of $495 million.
"TriNet's strong second quarter financial results, delivered in the context of an increasingly difficult macroeconomic environment, reflect the strength of our customer base and our operational discipline," said Burton M. Goldfield, TriNet's President and CEO. "In the quarter, we were able to leverage three important dynamics and highlight TriNet's value to the market. First, our customers who reside in our core verticals continued to grow and add employees. Second, we started to realize the promise of the combined TriNet and TriNet Zenefits offerings as customers optimized their HR needs and moved between the two products. Finally, the Supreme Court Dobbs' ruling extended regulatory complexity to health care increasing the value of TriNet's benefits offering."
Mr. Goldfield added, "In this period of economic uncertainty and regulatory complexity, TriNet will continue to strive to act in the best interests of all of our stakeholders. We are listening to our customers, and we are leveraging our scale to create products and services that best fit their needs. We are positioned well for a strong second half, and we believe the long term secular trends remain supportive for TriNet."
Third Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Guidance
In addition to announcing our second quarter 2022 results, we provide our third quarter and full-year 2022 guidance. Non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled later in this release. Percentages reflect the increase or (decrease) from the prior year quarter and prior year end.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
We anticipate filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q") for the first half of 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and making it available at http://www.trinet.com today, July 26, 2022. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-Q and the related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Form 10-Q.
Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
TriNet will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today to discuss its second quarter results for 2022 and provide second quarter and full-year financial guidance for 2022. TriNet encourages participants to pre-register for the conference call. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. To pre-register, go to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10169096/f3a24c8ba0. For those who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, they can do so by dialing +1 (412) 317-5426 and requesting the "TriNet Conference Call." The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of TriNet's website at http://investor.trinet.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on this website for approximately one year. A telephonic replay will be available for two weeks following the conference call at +1 (412) 317-0088 conference ID: 7851836.
About TriNet
TriNet provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. To free SMBs from HR complexities, TriNet offers access to human capital expertise, benefits, risk mitigation and compliance, payroll, all enabled by industry leading technology capabilities. TriNet's suite of products also includes services and software-based solutions to help streamline workflows by connecting HR, Benefits, Employee Engagement, Payroll and Time & Attendance. From Main Street to Wall Street, TriNet empowers SMBs to focus on what matters most—growing their business and enabling their people. TriNet, incredible starts here. For more information, visit TriNet.com or follow us on Twitter.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to TriNet's financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, please see the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains, and statements made during the above referenced conference call will contain, statements that are not historical in nature, are predictive in nature, or that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or otherwise contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among other things, TriNet's expectations and assumptions regarding: TriNet's financial guidance for the second quarter and full-year 2021 and the underlying assumptions, and the extent, length and growth impact of economic reopening efforts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, "ability," "anticipate," "believe," "can," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "guidance," "impact," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "value," "will," "would" and similar expressions or variations. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, TriNet's guidance and expectations regarding future financial performance, the potential impact of the strategic initiatives executed by TriNet during the first quarter, TriNet's expectations regarding client hiring rates, the financial impact of our tender offer, and the impact of our newly expanded product offerings on future growth in TriNet's installed base. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, but are based on management's expectations as of the date hereof and assumptions that are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from our current expectations and any past or future results, performance or achievements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include: the economic, health and business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our clients and prospects, insurance costs and operations; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the laws and regulations that impact our industry and clients; our ability to manage unexpected changes in workers' compensation and health insurance claims and costs by worksite employees; our ability to mitigate the business risks we face as a co-employer; the effects of volatility in the financial and economic environment on the businesses that make up our client base and the concentration of our clients in certain geographies and industries; loss of clients for reasons beyond our control; the short-term contracts we typically use with our clients; the impact of regional or industry-specific economic an health factors on our operations; the impact of failures or limitations in the business systems we rely upon; the impact of our 2020 Recovery Credit program and 2021 Credit Program; adverse changes in our insurance coverage or our relationships with key insurance carriers; our ability to improve our services and technology to satisfy regulatory requirements and meet the expectations of our clients and manage client attrition; our ability to effectively integrate businesses we have acquired or may acquire in the future; our ability to effectively manage and improve our operational processes; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the effects of increased competition and our ability to compete effectively; the impact on our business of cyber-attacks and security breaches; our ability to secure our information technology infrastructure and our confidential, sensitive and personal information; our ability to comply with constantly evolving data privacy and security laws; our ability to manage changes in, uncertainty regarding, or adverse application of the complex laws and regulations that govern our business; changing laws and regulations governing health insurance and employee benefits; our ability to be recognized as an employer of worksite employees under federal and state regulations; changes in the laws and regulations that govern what it means to be an employer, employee or independent contractor; our ability to comply with the laws and regulations that govern PEOs and other similar industries; the outcome of existing and future legal and tax proceedings; fluctuation in our results of operation and stock price due to factors outside of our control, such as the volume and severity of our workers' compensation and health insurance claims and the amount and timing of our insurance costs, operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; our ability to comply with the restrictions of our credit facility and meet our debt obligations; and the impact of concentrated ownership in our stock. Any of these factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from our anticipated results.
Further information on risks that could affect TriNet's results is included in our filings with the SEC, including under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on our investor relations website at http://investor.trinet.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Copies of these filings are also available by contacting TriNet Corporation's Investor Relations Department at (510) 875-7201. Except as required by law, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements in this press release, and any forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. In addition, we do not assume any obligation, and do not intend, to update any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Key Financial and Operating Metrics
We regularly review certain key financial and operating metrics to evaluate growth trends, measure our performance and make strategic decisions. These key financial and operating metrics may change over time. Our key financial and operating metrics for the periods presented were as follows:
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the selected financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), we monitor other non-GAAP financial measures that we use to manage our business, to make planning decisions, to allocate resources and to use as performance measures in our executive compensation plan. These key financial measures provide an additional view of our operational performance over the long term and provide information that we use to maintain and grow our business.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation from, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The table below presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per share - diluted:
The table below presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities to Corporate Operating Cash flows:
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures for the third quarter and full-year 2022 guidance.
Low and high percentages represent increases (decreases) from the same period in the previous year and excludes transaction and integration cost percentages as there is no comparative amount in the second quarter and full year of 2021, respectively, and no percentages can be provided. Adjusted Net Income excludes transaction and integration costs for 2022.
The table below presents a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per share - diluted:
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LUND, Sweden, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period April 25, 2022, Alfa Laval AB (publ) (LEI code: 549300UCKT2UK88AG251) has repurchased in total 19,008 own shares (ISIN: SE0000695876) as part of the share buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to secure optimized capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the SEK 2 billion share buyback program, which Alfa Laval announced on April 27, 2021. The share buy-back program, which runs between April 28, 2021 and April 25, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the so-called Safe Harbour Regulation).
Shares in Alfa Laval have been repurchased as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Nordea on behalf of Alfa Laval. Following the above acquisitions, Alfa Laval's holding of own shares amounts to 6,130,000 shares as of April 25, 2022.
The total number of shares in Alfa Laval, including the own shares, is 419,456,315, and the number of outstanding shares, excluding the own shares, is 413,326,315.
A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.
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Alfa Laval
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. ("Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp." or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LILM) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LILM investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. during the relevant time frame, you have until June 17, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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The Biden administration is preparing to move forward with a plan to stretch the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses that would allow providers to use one-fifth as much per shot, two people familiar with the plans said.
A pharmacist prepares a dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic opened today by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at the West Hollywood Library on August 3 in West Hollywood, California.
The Biden administration is preparing to move forward with a plan to stretch the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses that would allow providers to use one-fifth as much per shot, two people familiar with the plans said.
The Biden administration is preparing to move forward with a plan to stretch the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses that would allow providers to use one-fifth as much per shot, two people familiar with the plans said.
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A pharmacist prepares a dose of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic opened today by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at the West Hollywood Library on August 3 in West Hollywood, California.
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The Biden administration is preparing to move forward with a plan to stretch the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses that would allow providers to use one-fifth as much per shot, two people familiar with the plans said.
The Biden administration is preparing to move forward with a plan to stretch the limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses that would allow providers to use one-fifth as much per shot, two people familiar with the plans said.
The Biden administration is set to announce a new emergency declaration as early as Tuesday afternoon that would enable providers to inject one-fifth of the currently authorized dose into the skin, rather than a full dose into underlying fat. The move was first reported by the New York Times.
The move comes less than a week after the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency, which gives the US Food and Drug Administration and other government health agencies more flexibility to fight the spread of the virus.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said last week the FDA was considering a plan to stretch out doses.
"We're considering an approach for the current doses of Jynneos that would allow health care providers to use an existing one-dose vial of the vaccine to administer a total of up to five separate doses," Califf said Thursday.
As of Monday, the US government has shipped 617,693 doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine to states and jurisdictions. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that at least 1.5 million people in the US are eligible for monkeypox vaccination.
New method could extend vaccine supply
The Jynneos monkeypox vaccine is currently given in two doses subcutaneously, meaning it's delivered below the skin. But with an intradermal vaccination, "basically, you're staying in the skin; you're not going through the skin," said Dr. Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease specialist at Columbia University.
Using a smaller dose with intradermal injection has been done with vaccines for flu and rabies, epidemiologist Dr. Jay Varma previously told CNN.
"The skin has special cells that are very good at helping a vaccine stimulate the body's immune system," he wrote.
These cells, called dendritic cells, are better able to produce an immune response, Griffin said.
"They live in the skin, and they're better at teaching the immune system what they need to respond to," he said.
"If you're able to give the monkeypox vaccine intradermally, you can give a smaller dose. ... They just would need to have some sort of demonstration that you get the same immune response," he said.
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LONDON (AP) — The ATP men’s professional tennis tour announced reforms Thursday that include expansion of five Masters 1000 events and 50-50 profit sharing between players and tournaments starting next year.
Changes approved by the ATP Board also include increased prize money, all the result of more than two years of negotiations.
The “OneVision” phase one plan hopes to increase profits by aggregating tournament revenue into ATP Media and the tour’s Tennis Data Innovations.
“Importantly, this will open up major growth opportunities in media and data, two highly scalable revenue streams,” the ATP said in a statement. “Embracing the digital transformation will also shift the tour away from over-reliance on ticketing, a concerted move seen across many other major sports.”
Players will receive audited tournament financials for the first time and “a ground-breaking 50-50 profit sharing formula will align the interests of players and tournaments in growing the game as partners in success.”
Starting next year, Masters events in Madrid, Rome and Shanghai will grow from eight-day competitions to 12 days in line with Indian Wells and Miami. Beginning in 2025, the Canada and Cincinnati events will similarly expand.
Prize money at the five expanded events will increase by more than 35%, the ATP said.
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi called approval of the plan “a game-changing moment for the tour and a huge collective effort across our sport.”
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Hawaiian Resort Launches Innovative Amenity on the Golf Course
LANAI CITY, Hawaii, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's now easier than ever to play the award-winning Manele Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, with the introduction of a new amenity, a first among Hawaiian golf courses. Effective July 1, guests can utilize a set of complimentary Titleist or PXG clubs while playing the Signature Jack Nicklaus 18-hole course.* The selection includes men's, women's and senior's right and left-handed sets.
Visitors to the adults-only Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort can also take advantage of the amenity when booking a round independently or as part of a Sensei package. The wellness sanctuary offers a collection of curated experiences to more structured programs, including a Golf Optimal Golf Well-being Program dedicated to improving overall condition and habits and applying those learnings to optimize golf performance.
Complimentary clubs were a natural evolution of Four Season's service extended to the golf course. Scott Ashworth, Director of Golf, says, "We focus on our guests from the time they arrive until they leave and want them to have an unforgettable round with us. By providing the complimentary rental clubs, we hope to make it even more seamless for guests to enjoy our amazing course."
The course is built on lava outcroppings and features three cliff-top holes that use the Pacific Ocean as a water hazard. Every hole boasts an ocean view which sometimes proves distracting, especially during whale watching season.
Each golf cart comes equipped with GPS and Bluetooth speakers to enjoy music during play or order food or drinks anytime. The professional staff carry out a variety of programs including clinics and Golf 101 for beginners to sessions featuring Trackman 4 technology which has the ability to video and analyse golf swings as well as assist in professional club fittings.
Golfers who prefer to use their own clubs but don't want to travel with them to Hawaii can arrange door-to-door shipping through a Four Seasons Resorts Lanai partnership with Luggage Free.
Complimentary fun events include Mini-Manele featuring six short holes on the driving range, Disc Golf or Rock N Range, an après golf experience with a cash bar, music and complimentary tips from the pros. For a family outing, accompanied by a paid adult, kids 17 and under enjoy complimentary play with junior clubs. Or for a memorable afternoon, take part in Sunset Nine and play the famous Ocean nine with complimentary rental clubs and your choice of a cocktail to close out the day.
Golf and Stay Longer with a complimentary fifth night, click for additional offers or contact a travel professional. Round-trip luxury flights on Lanai Air are included with all bookings made by August 31, for arrivals taking place by December 31, 2022 (terms and conditions apply). Shared arrival and departure and intra-island shuttles are complimentary with all stays.
The AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Four Seasons Resort Lanai features 213 guest rooms in a series of low-rise buildings spread along the Pacific coastline, providing a private residential experience. The Resort offers outdoor restaurants including NOBU LANAI, spa, championship golf and tennis, a kids club, beach and pool with spacious seating areas nestled among tropical gardens, complimentary wellness classes, cultural workshops and luxury retail boutiques.
*Complimentary club rentals are available for Resort guests playing 18-hole rounds.
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VALLETTA, Malta, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc will publish its interim report for the second quarter 2022 on Friday 22 July 2022 at 07.30 (CEST).
In connection with this, Kindred Group's CEO Henrik Tjärnström will host a web presentation in English at 10.00 (CEST) which is webcasted live on https://www.kindredgroup.com/q22022.
To participate in the telephone conference in connection with the presentation, please call:
SE: +46 8 505 163 86 and use the following pin code: 1022970#
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US: +1 412 317 6300 and use the following pin code: 1022970#
Please call in well in advance for registration. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
For more information:
Patrick Kortman, Director - Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +46 723 877 438
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BEIJING and LONDON and SAN DIEGO and BUENOS AIRES, Argentina and NEW DELHI and SEOUL, South Korea and HONG KONG, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global premium (US$400 and above wholesale ASP) smartphone market sales volume declined 8% YoY during the quarter, but it still performed better than the overall smartphone market, which declined by 10%, according to Counterpoint Research's Market Pulse Service. This is the eighth consecutive quarter where the premium market has outperformed overall smartphone market growth.
Apple continued to lead the premium market, exceeding 60% share for the second consecutive quarter. This was driven by the iPhone 13 series. The iPhone 13 has been the best-selling model globally each month since October 2021. This was also the highest first quarter share for Apple in the premium segment since Q1 2017.
Samsung's share declined in the segment. This was mainly because of a delayed launch of the Galaxy S22 series as compared to the S21 series launch in 2021. However, the S22 series is performing well overall. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has been a hit combining the best of the S series and the Note series. It was the best-selling android smartphone in the premium segment in Q1 2022.
Although sales volume in the premium segment declined YoY it grew in importance, with almost three in 10 smartphones sold coming from the premium segment: its highest-ever first quarter share. And sales value grew slightly (+0.5% YoY) due to an increase in the Average Selling Price. The premium segment alone accounted for almost two thirds of global smartphone value during the quarter, reaching the highest first-quarter value contribution as well.
This revenue resilience was driven by a 164% YoY sales volume growth in the ultra-premium (US$1000 and above) price band, which became the largest contributor to the premium market, both in terms of sales volume as well as value. It was the fastest-growing price segment globally as well as in China, Western Europe, and North America.
Going forward, we will continue to see smartphone manufacturers trying to gain share in the premium segment. With global inflation rising, the lower price band segments are likely to be harder hit. Only through a rise in sales in higher price bands, will manufacturers be able to offset some of the resulting revenue declines.
Note: OPPO includes OnePlus in Q1 2022.
Please reach out to press@counterpointresearch.com for inquiries.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being released by A.B. Data, Ltd., the Court-appointed Settlement Administrator for the Class Action Settlement in Christopher Julian, et al. v. TTE Technology, Inc. dba TCL North America, Case No. 3:20-CV-02857, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
TO ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED TCL TELEVISIONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FROM APRIL 24, 2016, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021
Read This Notice Carefully. You Could Receive a Payment of up to $40 From This Class Action Settlement. This Court-Authorized Notice describes your rights and gives information about the proposed settlement. This Notice is only a summary. Details of the settlement are available at www.HZClassAction.com or by writing to or calling the Class Action Settlement Administrator at the address or toll-free number below.
What Is This Case About? In the lawsuit entitled Christopher Julian, et al. v. TTE Technology, Inc., Case No. 3:20-CV-02857-EMC, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, plaintiff Paul Fiskratti ("Plaintiff" or "Class Representative"), on behalf of himself and a proposed class, alleges that TTE Technology, Inc. dba TCL North America ("TCL") marketed certain of its LCD televisions as having a "Hz" rating twice as high as its actual refresh rate. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges TCL deceptively advertised certain of its televisions with 60Hz native refresh rate panels as "120Hz CMI," "120Hz Clear Motion Index," and/or "120Hz CMI Effective Refresh Rate." TCL denies that it misled consumers, disputes that it has done anything wrong, and believes its advertising was truthful and accurate and asserts that does not mislead consumers regarding Hz ratings. The lawsuit seeks money damages, as well as attorneys' fees and costs and a court order requiring TCL to stop the foregoing advertising practices. The Court has not ruled on the merits of the claims or TCL's defenses.
Who Is A Class Member? All persons who purchased, new, one of the TCL Television models listed on www.HZClassAction.com between April 24, 2016 and December 31, 2021, in the state of California ("Settlement Class Members").
What Are The Terms Of The Settlement? TCL has agreed to pay $2,900,000 ("Settlement Fund") in full and complete settlement and release of all claims of Plaintiff and the Settlement Class Members, as described in the Settlement Agreement. The funds will be used to pay Settlement Awards to Settlement Class Members who submit a valid Claim to the Settlement Administrator via a form on the Settlement Website during the Claim Period, after attorneys' fees, costs, and other expenses have been deducted. The Settlement Awards will be set at $15 per valid Claim and subject to pro rata increase (totaling up to $40) or decrease, depending on the number of all approved Claims submitted. Class Counsel will ask the Court to approve an award of up to 25% of the Settlement Fund for attorneys' fees, totaling $725,000; an award of reasonable litigation expenses and costs of approximately $148,000; and $2,500 to Plaintiff Fiskratti as Class Representative, all to be paid from the Settlement Fund. If there are amounts remaining in the Settlement Fund after payment of all Settlement Awards, that money will be distributed cy pres to charity.
How Do You Make A Claim? In order to receive a Settlement Award, you must submit a signed and completed Claim Form online to the Class Action Settlement Administrator by no later than October 7, 2022. Claim Forms may also be submitted to the Class Action Settlement Administrator by mail if postmarked no later than October 7, 2022. The Claim Form is available at www.HZClassAction.com.
What Are My Other Options? If you do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you may opt out of the Settlement by sending a request for exclusion to the Class Action Settlement Administrator no later than October 7, 2022. If you exclude yourself from the Settlement, you will not receive any money from the Settlement. If you stay in the Settlement (i.e., do not exclude yourself from the Settlement), you may object to the Settlement by writing to the Court explaining why you do not like the Settlement by no later than October 7, 2022. You will be bound by the Settlement if your objection is rejected. If you do nothing (i.e., submit no Claim Form or request for exclusion), you will not receive any benefits from the Settlement, but will nevertheless be bound by any judgment approving the Settlement and will give up any right to sue TCL or related parties for any known or unknown claims relating to marketing by TCL of the "Hz" rating of the televisions at issue.
Final Approval Hearing. The Court will hold a hearing in this case to consider whether to approve the Settlement on January 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, Courtroom 5 - 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102. The date of the Final Approval Hearing may change without further notice to the class. Settlement Class Members should be advised to check the settlement website or the Court's PACER site to confirm that the date has not been changed and whether the hearing may be held virtually due to COVID-19.
THIS NOTICE IS ONLY A SUMMARY. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAWSUIT AND THE PRECISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SETTLEMENT IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.HZCLASSACTION.COM, OR WRITE OR CALL THE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR AT HZ CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR, P.O. BOX 173007, MILWAUKEE, WI 53217 OR 877-888-8386 (TOLL-FREE), OR CLASS COUNSEL WHOSE CONTACT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://CRUEGERDICKINSON.COM OR HTTPS://MILBERG.COM, OR BY ACCESSING THE COURT DOCKET IN THIS CASE, FOR A FEE, THROUGH THE COURT'S PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURT ELECTRONIC RECORDS (PACER) SYSTEM AT HTTPS://ECF.CAND.USCOURTS.GOV, OR BY VISITING THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, 450 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE, COURTROOM 5 - 17TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102, BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. AND 4:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING COURT HOLIDAYS.
PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK'S OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS SETTLEMENT OR THE CLAIM PROCESS.
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TEANECK, N.J., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, will announce results for the second quarter of 2022 on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after market close.
Following the release, Cognizant management will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) to discuss operating performance for the quarter. To participate in the conference call, domestic callers can dial 877-810-9510 and international callers can dial 201-493-6778 and provide the following conference passcode: Cognizant Call.
The conference call will also be available live on the Investor Relations section of the Cognizant website at http://investors.cognizant.com. Please go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register and to download and install any necessary audio software.
For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing (877) 660-6853 for domestic callers or (201) 612-7415 for international callers and entering 13730594 from two hours after the end of the call until Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The replay will also be available at Cognizant's website http://investors.cognizant.com for 60 days following the call.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Investor Contact:
Tyler Scott, Vice President, Investor Relations, (551) 220-8246, tyler.scott@cognizant.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The art of getting food delivered to your home or office is one of the more pleasurable services that has been brought into the mainstream alongside the popularity of the longstanding pizza delivery service.
DoorDash is one of the top services in food delivery, used daily by thousands of Americans across the country. Recently, it released its list of the top 100 most loved restaurants in the U.S. for 2022 and this Dallas restaurant has made the cut.
“For restaurants, creating a top-notch customer experience is no small feat — it’s not just about food quality, it’s also about service, reliability, and the overall experience. The Most Loved program recognizes restaurants that excel in all of these areas,” DoorDash said.
Dallas’ Sushi Time is a part of the 2022 Most Loved All Star list which means it delivers high-quality, top-rated experiences to its customers time and time again. On the delivery service, Sushi Time has garnered over 1,100 ratings to get it a rating of 4.8 stars.
Sushi Time is located on West Mockingbird Lane and accepts DoorDash orders until 4:40 p.m. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/this-dallas-restaurant-landed-on-doordashs-most-loved-restaurant-list/ | 2022-06-16T18:59:50Z |
Fantasee Lighting Acquired by AVL Creative
DETROIT, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AVL Creative, a Display Group company, has acquired Fantasee Lighting and its FLI Rigging division. Display Group is a collective of companies serving the event industry by providing an all-inclusive solution for their client's event initiatives. AVL Creative's acquisition of Fantasee Lighting and FLI Rigging expands the group's offering for event planners.
"We want to offer our clients a seamless production experience and with the addition of Fantasee Lighting, we now have a full suite of event services under one roof," said Rick Portwood, founder and chairman of Display Group. "We now have over 100 employees dedicated to delivering professional meeting and event services for our clients," added Portwood.
"Fantasee Lighting will keep its name and team under AVL Creative" said Mike McConnell, president of AVL Creative. "Fantasee lighting is a leader in the lighting and rigging industry and we are honored to carry on the legacy that they have built. Having their whole team and collection of services added to our group expands our national reputation and provides a bright future for the company and even more turnkey service offerings for our clients."
Portwood expects 2022 sales to be north of $20 million.
Display Group's suite of capabilities include design, staging, audio-visual, event rentals, 3D fabrication, and now an even more dedicated lighting and rigging firm in house. Their clients include the Rocket Family of Companies, Detroit Homecoming, United Wholesale Mortgage, Magna International, Kelly Services, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Edison, and Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Fantasee Lighting was founded in 1976. Visionary owner and founder Stefan Graf will become a consultant under the Display Group umbrella. "I love that my team stays intact with a fabulous family-oriented work culture. We will be making the move to Detroit over the next few months; we've wanted to be in the city for years so this is a bonus."
ABOUT DISPLAY GROUP
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in historic Packard Building 22, Display Group is a creative collective comprised of artists, craftspeople, and professionals who have cultivated unforgettable experiences for over 30 years. Over the years, they've developed specialties unique to Display Group, like curated event rentals with DG Events, light and sound design and rigging with AVL Creative and Fantasee Lighting, custom fabrication with DG3D and Mandell, and event broadcasting with their live stream and recording studio, BLDG22.
Media Contact: Colleen Robar, 313-207-5960, crobar@robarpr.com
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SYDNEY, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX: CU6) ("Clarity"), a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company with a mission to develop next-generation products that improve treatment outcomes for children and adults with cancer, is pleased to announce that the US-based diagnostic 64Cu SAR-Bombesin trial (SABRE NCT05407311)[1] for patients with PSMA-negative prostate cancer is open for recruitment.
SABRE (Copper-64 SAR-BisPSMA in Biochemical Recurrence of prostate cancer) is a Phase II Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging trial of participants with PSMA-negative biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer following definitive therapy. It is a multi-centre, single arm, non-randomised, open-label trial of 64Cu-labelled SAR-Bombesin in 50 participants. The primary objectives of the trial are to investigate safety and tolerability of the product as well as its ability to correctly detect recurrence of prostate cancer.
Dr Andrei Iagaru, Lead Principal Investigator in the SABRE trial, commented, "We are very excited to initiate patient accrual for the SABRE trial which will explore and validate the clinical benefits associated with the novel SAR-Bombesin agent. We have been investigating Bombesin for many years and believe it is an agent with high diagnostic and therapeutic potential. We hope this trial will inform us on the role of SAR-Bombesin in diagnosing disease in PSMA-negative prostate cancer patients by imaging patients on day of injection and at ~24 hours after injection, with the delayed imaging being a novel feature enabled by 64Cu. In addition to investigating the clinical benefits of the product, we also look forward to leveraging centralised manufacture and on-demand delivery advantages of copper-based products. These features have potential to facilitate universal access to SAR-Bombesin and enhance accessibility to treatment facilities throughout the US.
"We look forward to expanding the trial sites and generating data for this next-generation product which could ensure both ease of access and improved treatment outcomes for BCR prostate cancer patients," said Dr Iagaru.
The SABRE trial was developed in response to strong demand from clinicians with prostate cancer patients whose cancer was not visible with currently approved PSMA diagnostic agents or conventional imaging (such as CT or MRI). It builds on the data generated in PSMA-negative prostate cancer patients at St Vincent's Hospital imaged under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Special Access Scheme (SAS).[2] This data has demonstrated diagnostic imaging potential in PSMA-negative prostate cancer and highlighted potential utility of the product as a theranostic agent. SABRE also builds on a pilot diagnostic trial of SAR-Bombesin in breast cancer patients, the C-BOBCAT trial, which was recently presented at the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting.[3]
Clarity's Executive Chairman, Dr Alan Taylor, commented, "We are excited to commence recruitment into the SABRE trial, having only received our Study May Proceed letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June. SABRE reinforces our commitment to running Clarity's clinical trials for first approvals in the US under clinical protocols which have been reviewed by the US FDA. Subject to the outcomes of this Phase II trial, we will look to progress this diagnostic product into Phase III trials in the US as soon as possible.
"Given the promising data to date, indicating potential diagnostic and therapeutic benefits of SAR-Bombesin, we are committed to continuing generating data on the product with the SABRE trial following in quick succession from the BOP investigator-initiated trial in PSMA-negative prostate cancer participants that commenced at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney earlier this month. In parallel, we are also preparing a submission to the US FDA for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a therapeutic clinical trial with the product later this year.
"We look forward to recruiting and imaging participants in the SABRE trial and gathering further evidence of clinical, environmental and logistical benefits of SAR-Bombesin, hoping that it will provide a large patient population with accurate and precise detection and treatment of PSMA-negative prostate cancer," said Dr Taylor.
About SAR-Bombesin
SAR-Bombesin is a highly targeted pan-cancer radiopharmaceutical with broad cancer application. It targets the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPr) present on cells of a range of cancers, including but not limited to prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. GRPr is found in approximately 75-100% of prostate cancers, including prostate cancers that don't express PSMA (PSMA-negative)[4-8]. The product utilises Clarity's proprietary sarcophagine (SAR) technology that securely holds copper isotopes inside a cage-like structure, called a chelator. Unlike other commercially available chelators, the SAR technology prevents copper leakage into the body. SAR-Bombesin is a Targeted Copper Theranostic (TCT) that can be used with isotopes of copper-64 (Cu-64 or 64Cu) for imaging and copper-67 (Cu-67 or 67Cu for therapy).
About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men globally and the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide[9]. The National Cancer Institute estimates in 2022 there will be 268,490 new cases of prostate cancer in the US and around 34,500 deaths from the disease[10].
Approximately 20% of prostate cancers with BCR are PSMA-PET negative[11-14]. These patients are therefore unlikely to respond to therapeutic PSMA-targeted products and currently have few treatment options available to them. Given the prostate cancer indication is one of the largest in oncology, there is a significant unmet medical need in this segment.
About Clarity Pharmaceuticals
Clarity is a clinical stage radiopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of serious disease. The Company is a leader in innovative radiopharmaceuticals, developing targeted copper theranostics based on its SAR Technology Platform for the treatment of cancer in children and adults.
www.claritypharmaceuticals.com
For more information, please contact:
Clarity Pharmaceuticals
Dr Alan Taylor Catherine Strong
Executive Chairman Investor/Media Relations
ataylor@claritypharm.com cstrong@citadelmagnus.com
+61 406 759 268
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Executive Chairman.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 2:27PM MDT until April 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Expect higher gusts during
frontal passage in the afternoon.
* WHERE…Sawtooth, Stanley, Hailey, Bellevue, Picabo, Lost River
Range, Copper Basin, Tom Cat Summit, Craters of the Moon, and
Arco.
* WHEN…From 6 AM Monday to midnight MDT Monday night.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Near white out
conditions with frontal passage in afternoon. The hazardous
conditions will likely impact the morning or evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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The benefits of a portable oven for camping
Sitting around the fire is a long-standing camping tradition, but food options tend to be limited in the great outdoors. It’s common to cook hot dogs or roast marshmallows in front of the fire, but good substantial food is often difficult to come by if you don’t have the right equipment.
This is where a portable camping oven can come in handy. Read on for more on how to use a portable camping oven, as well as product recommendations for your next camping trip.
What to consider when purchasing a camping oven
Size
One of the primary considerations when purchasing any camping oven is its size and how it will be transported. Stovetop/oven combo units have more features, so they’re often larger and more challenging to transport, but there are separate oven units that are small, compact and even fold up, making for convenient travel.
Power source
Consider your available power source, as some ovens run on propane, some are solar-powered and others get their energy from electrical and propane burners that have to be purchased separately.
2-in-1 models
Camping ovens are often sold separately from portable grills or stovetop burners, but there are some 2-in-1 models if you want access to both.
Accessories
Depending on the unit, baking sheets may be sold separately, as well as camping cookware sets. Be aware of the size of the unit you’re purchasing.
The best portable ovens for camping
What you need to know: This unit contains two brass-range burners and an oven that can heat to 400 degrees.
What you’ll love: This oven heats fast and can retain that heat.
What you should consider: Some consumers find it difficult to control the temperature.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
What you need to know: Made from aluminum steel, this portable oven comes with an adjustable rack that can be set at three different heights.
What you’ll love: This oven folds flat after use for easy storage and travel needs.
What you should consider: You need a heat source to operate this model.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Real Nature Portable Camping Oven
What you need to know: This is perfect for cooking raw food as well as reheating food during camping or road trips.
What you’ll love: It’s versatile and can serve many of your camp cooking needs.
What you should consider: It should not be used with a 24-volt vehicle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: Good for pizza, brownies, cakes, bread and casseroles, this oven can work on any type of burner.
What you’ll love: Much lighter than Dutch ovens but serves a similar function.
What you should consider: The small size is an issue for some consumers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
CAPT’N COOK OvenPlus Salamander Grill
What you need to know: This two-in-one unit allows you to bake and grill at once and is virtually smokeless.
What you’ll love: It’s portable and easy to clean with a detachable grease tray.
What you should consider: Since there are two cooking units, temperature control can be difficult.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best portable pizza oven for camping
Camp Chef Italia Artisan Pizza Oven
What you need to know: Portable, propane-fueled, lightweight, compact and easy to assemble and transport.
What you’ll love: It heats quickly and can heat up to 700 degrees.
What you should consider: This oven requires a propane tank, which means there’s more to pack.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best Dutch ovens for camping
What you need to know: Made of cast iron and available in sizes from 2-quart to 10-quart, this oven is pre-seasoned so the more you cook, the better the seasoning becomes.
What you’ll love: This oven can also hold hot coals and inverts to serve as a griddle.
What you should consider: It’s cast iron, so it’s delicate and can be difficult to transport safely.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: This affordable cast iron Dutch oven comes in four sizes and comes with legs on both the pot and lid, which allows it to sit atop the campfire.
What you’ll love: Easy to use and works at home on the stove as well.
What you should consider: Sub-par packaging makes the oven prone to shipping damage.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best portable solar ovens
Sunflair Mini Portable Solar Oven
What you need to know: This lightweight oven includes a solar thermometer, trivet, collapsible silicone pot and a carrying bag.
What you’ll love: Not only does this solar oven float, but it can fold to become the size of a laptop.
What you should consider: Dependent entirely on solar power, so cooking at high temperatures can be difficult in some conditions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
GOSUN Solar Oven Portable Stove
What you need to know: Cooking meals in 20 minutes, this solar camping oven can reach temperatures of 550 degrees when exposed to full sunlight.
What you’ll love: At only 2 pounds, this stainless steel oven is both durable and easy to transport.
What you should consider: The cooking area is minimal and better suited to small portions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
What you need to know: Virtually smoke-free, this simple solar oven is safe and requires little cleanup.
What you’ll love: Using solar energy means that cooking is healthy and low-carbon.
What you should consider: This is a little heavier than other solar ovens, but it’s also larger, with room to cook for three people.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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GoFundMe created for victim of early-morning fatal Topeka shooting
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The family of a Topeka man killed in an early-morning shooting over the weekend has created a GoFundMe to cover the costs of the unexpected funeral.
Mary Chacon says her family has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a funeral for her brother-in-law, Alfredo Campa-Vasquez, 28, of Topeka, the victim of an early-morning shooting on Saturday.
The Topeka Police Department said officers were called to the 700 block of SE Branner St. just after 3 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, with reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Campa-Vasquez dead at the scene.
As a result of the shooting, Nancy Cervantes, 30, of Topeka was arrested.
Chacon said the GoFundMe was created as the family attempts to cover the costs of the unexpected funeral. She said the Campa-Vasquez family is devastated by the loss.
To donate to the GoFundMe, click HERE.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Voters will determine whether to place abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, the state Supreme Court declared Thursday, settling the issue a day before the fall ballot must be completed.
Abortion rights would be guaranteed if the amendment passes on Nov. 8. A 1931 state law makes it a crime to perform most abortions, but the law was suspended in May and a judge this week followed up by striking it down as unconstitutional.
Though appeals of that decision are likely, the law would be trumped if voters approve the amendment in the fall election.
There are political implications beyond the ballot question.
Democrats say the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is mobilizing voters and will help Democratic candidates this fall, when top races including governor, secretary of state and attorney general are on the Michigan ballot. They point to conservative Kansas, where voters overwhelmingly defeated a measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright.
In Michigan, a state elections board on Aug. 31 deadlocked along party lines on whether the abortion initiative should appear on the ballot, with Republicans voting no and Democrats voting yes. The 2-2 tie meant the measure wasn’t certified for the ballot.
Supporters submitted more than 700,000 signatures, easily clearing the minimum threshold. But Republicans and abortion opponents argued the petitions had improper or no spacing between certain words and were confusing to voters.
“What a sad marker of the times,” Chief Justice Bridget McCormack said in a brief statement that accompanied the Supreme Court’s 5-2 order.
McCormack said “there is no dispute” that every word was legible and in the correct order.
Republican members of the Board of State Canvassers “would disenfranchise millions of Michiganders not because they believe the many thousands of Michiganders who signed the proposal were confused by it, but because they think they have identified a technicality that allows them to do so, a game of gotcha gone very bad,” McCormack said.
The majority was made up of McCormack, three other Democratic justices and a Republican justice. Two Republicans dissented.
The court directed state canvassers, who meet again Friday, to sign off on the ballot question. Tony Daunt, a Republican who had voted against the proposal, last week said that the board would obey a court order.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat who supports abortion rights, hailed the decision.
“Our state Constitution provides the people with direct access to the democratic process and that access should not be limited by appointed individuals acting beyond the scope of their duty,” Nessel said.
A group called Citizens to Support MI Women and Children said it will campaign against the amendment. Right to Life of Michigan also will be a major opponent.
“Current events continue showing us that any nation that sees the next generation as an existential threat — rather than an existential necessity — has no future,” Right to Life said on Facebook.
There was no immediate comment from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is in favor of the ballot question and is seeking reelection. Her Republican opponent, Tudor Dixon, opposes abortion rights except to save the life of the mother.
Results of a poll published this week by The Detroit News and WDIV-TV showed abortion and women’s rights was the top issue motivating Michigan residents to vote in November, ahead of inflation and cost of living, education, and the economy and jobs. The poll also showed a majority of likely voters support a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
In a dissent, Justice Brian Zahra said supporters of the abortion question did not have a “clear legal right” to the ballot.
“Words separated by spaces cease being words or become new words when the spaces between them are removed,” Zahra said.
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Burnett reported from Chicago and White reported from Detroit.
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LONDON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metropolitan Gaming Limited (Metropolitan Gaming) today announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has completed the purchase of the Park Lane Club London through an asset sale conducted by the administrators of Silverbond Enterprises Limited.
"We are thrilled to be adding the iconic Park Lane Club to our portfolio of casinos in the UK," said Michael Silberling, CEO of Metropolitan Gaming. "It is an excellent addition to our portfolio of premier casinos and we have exciting plans to invest in and develop the business moving forward. We look forward to welcoming the Park Lane Club team to Metropolitan Gaming and creating safe and memorable experiences for our guests in the new location."
The Administrator, Bob Maxwell, Office Partner in Charge at Begbies Traynor, Leeds, said, "This has been an interesting and challenging engagement in an exciting industry sector. There was considerable interest to purchase this iconic casino from businesses around the world. We are delighted that the business has been purchased by Metropolitan Gaming who are ideally placed to develop the casino at Park Lane."
Located in the heart of Mayfair, across two floors in the world-renowned Hilton Hotel, Park Lane Club first opened its doors in 2014. The club boasts a spectacular gaming floor, private gaming room, outdoor gaming terrace, lounge and bar. The club will be refurbished and rebranded to Metropolitan Park Lane after a short transition period.
Park Lane Club is open and continues to trade and welcome customers as usual.
Memery Crystal LLP and Stevens & Bolton LLP acted as Metropolitan Gaming's legal counsel. Clarion Solicitors acted as legal counsel to the administrators of Silverbond Enterprises Limited.
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About the Metropolitan Gaming Group
The Metropolitan Gaming Group is one of London's largest casino-entertainment companies and one of the UK's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. The Group currently operates five casinos in London and 8 throughout the UK, including Empire Casino, The Sportsman, Rendezvous Brighton, Manchester235, Alea Nottingham and Alea Glasgow. All tied to its industry-leading Met Card loyalty programme, Metropolitan Gaming Group focuses on offering a great experience to its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, exceptional value and operational excellence. The Group also operates three casinos in the Middle East and one in South Africa.
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Asian stocks rise after Wall St breaks string of declines
By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks rose Monday after Wall Street rebounded from a seven-week string of declines and China eased anti-virus curbs on business activity in Shanghai and Beijing.
Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney advanced. Oil stayed above $110 per barrel.
On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 index finished Friday up 6.6% for its biggest weekly gain in 18 months after surging inflation declined in April. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday.
“Markets rallied into the long weekend, providing a positive tone at the start of this week,” ING economists said in a report.
The Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.5% to 3,145.77 after more factories and shops in Beijing and Shanghai were allowed to reopen. Shanghai, China’s commercial capital, announced tax breaks and subsidies to help businesses recover from a two-month shutdown.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo surged 2.3% to 27,382.03 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1.9% to 21,093.21. The Kospi in South Korea advanced 1.2% to 2,668.31.
Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 was 1.4% higher at 7,2890.10.
India’s Sensex opened up 2.1% at 56,025.84. New Zealand and Singapore gained while Indonesia retreated.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose 2.5% on Friday to 4,158.24, propelled by gains for tech companies.
Investors were relieved after Commerce Department data showed U.S. inflation, which has prompted the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, decelerated to 6.3% over a year earlier in April, its first decline in 17 months.
Markets are worried about whether the Fed can control inflation that is running at a four-decade high without tipping the biggest global economy into recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.8% to 33,212.96. The Nasdaq, dominated by tech stocks, gained 3.3% to 12,131.13.
The U.S. market has been in a slump for the past two months over fears about interest rate hikes that might slow economic activity, and the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine and a Chinese economic slowdown.
Crude oil prices are up nearly 60% this year due to fears about disruptions in supplies from Russia, the second-biggest global exporter. Wheat prices are up about 50% and corn prices are up 30%.
Disruptions in manufacturing and trade due to China’s shutdown of Shanghai and other industrial cities to fight virus outbreaks also have added to inflation pressures.
More factories, shops and other businesses are allowed to reopen this week in Shanghai and in the Chinese capital, Beijing, after authorities declared outbreaks under control. The Shanghai city government promised rent and tax cuts, faster approvals for construction projects and more subsidies for electric car purchases.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude rose 88 cents to $115.95 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the price basis for international oils, advanced 79 cents to $116.35 per barrel in London.
The dollar edged down to 127.03 yen from Friday’s 127.10 yen. The euro rose to $1.0755 from $1.0733. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/30/asian-stocks-rise-after-wall-st-breaks-string-of-declines-3/ | 2022-05-30T06:58:54Z |
Company Increases Share Repurchase Program by $200 Million
OAKS, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) on June 1, 2022 declared a regular semi-annual dividend of $0.40 (forty cents) per share. The cash dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on June 13, 2022, with a payment date of June 22, 2022.
The Board of Directors of SEI Investments Company also approved an increase in its stock repurchase program by an additional $200 million, increasing the available authorization under the program to approximately $264 million.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of March 31, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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RCPD looks into allegations of 18-year-old’s child sex crimes
Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 10:25 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County officers are looking into allegations of child sex crimes carried out by an 18-year-old Manhattan man.
The Riley County Police Department says around 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, officers filed a report for aggravated indecent liberties with a child in Manhattan.
Officers said a now 14-year-old girl reported the crimes were allegedly carried out by an 18-year-old male suspect who she knew.
Due to the nature of the crime, RCPD said no more information will be released.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DHIL) today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
The following are selected highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2022:
- Assets under management ("AUM") were $25.8 billion compared to $31.0 billion as of December 31, 2021, and $32.4 billion as of June 30, 2021.
- The AUM as of June 30, 2021 included $3.4 billion in AUM related to our high-yield focused advisory contracts which were sold in the third quarter of 2021.
- Average AUM was $28.2 billion compared to $32.1 billion for the second quarter of 2021.
- Net client outflows were $515 million, compared to $550 million of net inflows for the second quarter of 2021.
- Revenue was $39.0 million, compared to $45.1 million for the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating profit margin was 52% compared to 39% for the second quarter of 2021. Operating profit margin, as adjusted,6 was 40% compared to 43% for the second quarter of 2021.
- Investment loss was $17.7 million compared to investment income of $5.9 million for the second quarter of 2021.
- Net income attributable to common shareholders was $4.4 million compared to $16.9 million for the second quarter of 2021.
- Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders - diluted was $1.40 compared to $5.28 for the second quarter of 2021.
- Net operating income, as adjusted after tax per diluted share,5 was $3.77 compared to $4.44 for the second quarter of 2021.
- The Company returned $12.4 million to its shareholders via 69,693 shares repurchased during the quarter and $4.7 million via a $1.50 per share dividend during the quarter.
"Despite the difficult environment during the quarter, our core operating results were resilient," said Heather Brilliant, president and CEO. "Our net income and corresponding earnings per share were impacted significantly by the market downturn, which resulted in large unrealized losses on our corporate investments. While these seed capital investments may cause short-term volatility in our earnings, we believe they are important for the long-term growth of our business."
Dividends:
The Company announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 16, 2022, to its shareholders of record as of September 1, 2022.
About Diamond Hill:
Diamond Hill invests on behalf of clients through a shared commitment to its valuation-driven investment principles, long-term perspective, capacity discipline and client alignment. An independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership, Diamond Hill's investment strategies include differentiated U.S. and international equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income. As of June 30, 2022, Diamond Hill had $25.8 billion in AUM. For more information visit www.diamond-hill.com.
Use of Supplemental Data as Non-GAAP Performance Measure
As supplemental information, the Company is providing performance measures that are based on methodologies other than U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("non-GAAP"). Management believes the non-GAAP measures below are useful measures of its core business activities, are important metrics in estimating the value of an asset management business, and may enable more appropriate peer comparisons. These non-GAAP measures should not be used as a substitute for financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may be calculated differently by other companies. The following schedule reconciles GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
The Company does not recommend that investors consider the above non-GAAP financial measures alone, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Throughout this press release, Diamond Hill may make 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, relating to such matters as anticipated operating results, prospects and levels of assets under management, technological developments, economic trends (including interest rates and market volatility), expected transactions and similar matters. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "hope," "seek," "plan," "intend" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date thereof. While we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and, accordingly, our actual results and experiences could differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results referred to in the forward-looking statements are discussed under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as well as under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. These factors include, but are not limited to: the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets; a decline in the performance of our products; the effect of national, regional, and global economic conditions generally, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken in connection therewith; political uncertainty caused by, among other things, political parties, economic nationalist sentiments, and tensions surrounding the current socioeconomic landscape; changes in interest rates; changes in national and local economic and political conditions; the continuing economic uncertainty in various parts of the world; changes in government policy and regulation, including monetary policy; changes in our ability to attract or retain key employees; unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations; and other risks identified from time-to-time in other public documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In light of the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Diamond Hill or any other persons, that our objectives and plans will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on information presently available to the management of Diamond Hill and speak only as of the date on which they are made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J INTS BIO announced the poster presentation of its novel, orally administered 4th generation EGFR-TKI 'JIN-A02' at the 2022 edition of the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress (ESMO 2022) held in Paris, France from 9th to 13th September.
Even though EGFR-TKI have improved treatment outcomes of patients with EGFR mutant NSCLC, resistance inevitably emerges with disease progression and often with CNS metastasis. C797S mutation is one of the most common on-target resistance mutation after the use of 3rd generation TKIs such as Osimertinib. 'JIN-A02' is a novel 4th generation EGFR-TKI, which is highly selective and potent against C797S double and triple mutations, with high BBB penetrance and intracranial efficacy.
Key data highlighted during this poster event was the high potency of JIN-A02 against both cis and trans isomers of C797S mutation. This allelic context in which C797S is acquired, the cis and trans isomers, have grave implications for treatment. This is especially so when C797S positive cells are in cis form together with T790M mutation, because in such situations, there are no available treatments.
Also highlighted is the inhibition of EGFR autophosphorylation by JIN-A02, in a time- and dose-dependent manner in in-vivo xenograft models with both double and triple C797S mutations.
J INTS BIO believes that JIN-A02 will be a game changer in the treatment of patients with EGFR mutant NSCLC harboring C797S double or triple mutations, both in cis and trans forms, and it remains on track to begin the Phase I/IIa clinical study for JIN-A02 before the end of this year.
About J INTS BIO
J INTS BIO is a bio company specialized in developing innovative anti-cancer and orphan drugs to realize the goal of changing lives and improving health for patients around the world. J INTS BIO's teams have prior multi-year experience in multinational pharmaceutical companies and CROs and track records in medical, regulatory affairs, drug discovery and development.
About 'JIN-A02'
'JIN-A02' is a novel orally administered 4th Generation EGFR TKI targeting C797S mutations in NSCLC. Although 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Generation EGFR TKIs have been used with some success, recurrence occurs in most patients including 3rd Generation TKIs such as Osimertinib. Currently, there are no approved therapies for patients who developed EGFR C797S mutations due to the use of 3rd Generation EGFR TKIs and with the high propensity of these cancers to metastasize to the brain, there is an urgent need to develop an effective drug with high blood-brain barrier permeability. 'JIN-A02', a novel oral EGFR TKI, which is effective against C797S double and triple mutations and have a high brain penetrance, is therefore expected to become the most promising Best-in-Class 4th-generation EGFR TKI in NSCLC patients with limited or no viable treatment options.
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DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s businesses and inaugural committee have reached a deal to pay Washington, D.C., $750,000 to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the committee overpaid for events at his hotel and enriched the former president’s family in the process, according to the District of Columbia’s attorney general.
Attorney General Karl Racine announced the settlement agreement in the case against the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Trump Organization and the Trump International Hotel in Washington in a tweet on Tuesday. The document had not yet been signed by a judge.
The agreement says the case is being resolved “to avoid the cost, burden, and risks of further litigation” and that the organizations “dispute these allegations on numerous grounds and deny having engaged in any wrongdoing or unlawful conduct.”
As part of the agreement, the defendants will pay the District of Columbia a total of $750,000, which will be used to benefit three nonprofit organizations, the settlement paperwork says.
“We’re resolving our lawsuit and sending the message that if you violate DC nonprofit law—no matter how powerful you are—you’ll pay,” Racine said in a tweet.
In a statement, Trump blasted Racine and noted that the settlement includes no admission of guilt or liability.
“As crime rates are soaring in our Nation’s Capital, it is necessary that the Attorney General focus on those issues rather than a further leg of the greatest Witch-Hunt in political history,” Trump said. “This was yet another example of weaponizing Law Enforcement against the Republican Party and, in particular, the former President of the United States.”
Racine has said the committee misused nonprofit funds and coordinated with the hotel’s management and members of the Trump family to arrange the events. He said one of the event’s planners raised concerns about pricing with Trump, the president’s daughter Ivanka Trump and Rick Gates, a top campaign official at the time.
The committee has maintained that its finances were independently audited, and that all money was spent in accordance with the law. The committee raised an unprecedented $107 million to host events celebrating Trump’s inauguration in January 2017. But the committee’s spending has drawn mounting scrutiny.
Gates, a former Trump campaign aide who cooperated in the special counsel’s Russia investigation, personally managed discussions with the hotel about using the space, including ballrooms and meeting rooms, the attorney general’s office has said. In one instance, Gates contacted Ivanka Trump and told her that he was “a bit worried about the optics” of the committee paying such a high fee, Racine said.
Prosecutors say the committee could have hosted inaugural events at other venues either for free or for reduced costs but didn’t consider those options.
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Associated Press writer Jill Colvin contributed to this report.
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GYEONGJU, South Korea, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage(the GNRICH) released a report on the 28th that says people of Silla might have used Go games as means of diplomatic sports.
On last 2020, a lot of pebble stones were excavated, which are presumed to be Go stones, in a wooden chamber tomb covered by stone and earthen mound at "Jjoksaem excavation site."
The owner of the tomb is estimated to be a Silla royal woman about 150 centimeters tall, who lived 1500 years ago.
It is interesting that Go stones of Silla were all excavated in the tombs of the highest ruling class of Silla.
For this reason, it was suggested that 860 pieces of Go stones were buried together with a woman of the Silla royal family so that she can play Go games in the world after death.
At the end of last April, a unique archaeological experiment was conducted to figure out the exact use of these pebble stones.
'Cheonnyeon-Sudam, A Go game competition of Silla,' playing Go game with excavated Go stones, was broadcast live through the YouTube channel of 'BADUK TV' and 'Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage,' on April 28.
Kim Sung-bae, a chief director of Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, said "This competition is a kind of 'experimental archaeology' to figure out if playing Go game with Go stones of Silla period is actually possible."
Meanwhile, according to the Chinese history documents 'Gudangseo' and 'Sindangseo,' it is said that there were a lot of people who were good at playing Go game in Silla, and even China sent an envoy to let him compete with people of Silla.
Since Silla people are good at Go game, Yang Gye-eung was appointed as an envoy and sent to Silla to compete with them. -'Sindangseo' Vol.220
According to the document, the institute is presuming that Go game was not only enjoyed as an entertainment by Silla royal families but they were also encouraged as "diplomatic sports" to communicate with other nations such as China.
Website: https://nrich.go.kr/english/index.do
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- Preclinical data demonstrating OQL051, a gut-restricted CDK4/6 inhibitor, as a potential prophylactic treatment for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea
- Survey of academic and community oncologists studying the prevention and treatment patterns of papulopustular, acneiform skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRi) therapy, demonstrating that the majority (98%) of doctors would use a novel agent to treat this adverse event if available
SEATTLE, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OnQuality Pharmaceuticals ("OnQuality"), a targeted oncology supportive therapy company developing innovative medications to address unmet needs in oncodermatology and oncogastroenterology (cancer therapy-induced side effects occurring in the skin and gastrointestinal tract, respectively) and to improve quality of life for patients receiving anticancer medications, today announced it will have two abstracts published in the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Proceedings, a Journal of Clinical Oncology supplement, on June 3, 2022. The first abstract highlights preclinical data for its therapeutic candidate OQL051, a gut-restricted CDK4/6 inhibitor for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID). The second reports findings from a survey study on the prevention and treatment pattern of papulopustular, acneiform skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRi) therapy.
CID is a potentially life-threatening adverse effect of chemotherapy, often requiring dose reduction or disruption of treatment. To address this unmet need, OnQuality is developing OQL051, a gut-restricted CDK4/6 inhibitor with the potential to prevent CID while minimizing the interference with systemically administered chemotherapy regimens. OQL051 was designed using OnQuality's AI-enabled CARE (Computation-Aided dRug-target-toxicology sEarch methodologies) platform. Previously presented preclinical data demonstrate that OQL051 can decrease CID and protect the intestinal epithelium. When exposed to irinotecan, OQL051 aided in preserving microbial diversity in the murine intestine. ASCO will publish OnQuality's preclinical data from in vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrating that, along with preventing diarrhea, OQL051 has the potential to protect gastrointestinal tissue from chemotherapy damage.
Acneiform skin toxicity is a dermatologic adverse effect associated with the use of EGFRi cancer therapies, seriously affecting quality of life, and EGFRi dose reductions and/or interruptions may diminish the effectiveness of cancer treatment. OnQuality surveyed 51 oncologists with questions related to EGFRi practice of prevention and treatment patterns. Of the participating oncologists, 98% responded that they would use a novel agent to treat patients with EGFRi-associated skin toxicity. According to the survey results, 35% of practicing oncologists said they employed dose reduction when their patients developed Grade 2 skin toxicity, while 76% reported that when patients did not respond to standard treatments, they interrupted the EGFRi therapy. These results demonstrate that effective prevention and treatment for skin toxicities associated with EGFRi inhibitors remains an unmet need for many patients and a treatment challenge for oncologists. OnQuality is developing OQL025, a therapy designed to reduce the degree and incidence of acneiform skin toxicity induced by EGFRi cancer therapy, allowing patients to remain on the full dosage of EGFRi therapy and improving their quality of life.
"The online publication of these abstracts at ASCO represents the exciting potential therapeutic value of our OQL051 program and the critical unmet need of acneiform skin toxicity. Strengthened by the compelling preclinical data and survey study, we look forward to the publication of these data as part of the ASCO conference," said Robert C. Tyler, Ph.D., Senior Medical Director of OnQuality. "The OnQuality team is diligently working to address the prevention and treatment of adverse effects of cancer treatments."
Details regarding the online publications can be found on the ASCO website and below.
Online Publication Details
Abstract Title: Preclinical study of OQL051, a gut-restricted CDK4/6 inhibitor for chemotherapy-induced diarrhea [online publication]
Abstract Authors: Robert Claude Tyler, Wenqin Zeng, Wenqin Li, Liping Chen, Shilan Liu, Shiyi Zhang
Abstract Number for Publication: e24085
Link: https://meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presentations/211379/video
Abstract Title: A survey study of prevention and treatment patterns by academic and community oncologists for papulopustular, acneiform skin rash associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRi) therapy [online publication]
Abstract Authors: Mario E. Lacouture1, Milan J. Anadkat, Anisha B. Patel, Omkar Marathe, Mark L. Webb, Robert C. Tyler, Liping Chen, Chengguang Wu, Wenxi Li, Juegang Ju, Jie Luo, Hong Tang, Nicholas J. Vogelzang
Abstract Number for Publication: e24083
Link: https://meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presentations/211252/video
About OnQuality Pharmaceuticals
OnQuality Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to pioneering the discovery and development of targeted supportive oncology therapies that address treatment-related toxicities at their molecular source. By treating on-target toxicities of the anti-cancer treatments, OnQuality's targeted supportive therapy candidates have the potential to reduce the severity and incidence of adverse events while sustaining the efficacy of the cancer treatments. OnQuality's targeted therapies, therefore, have the potential to improve both the quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients.
OnQuality is leveraging its proprietary, AI-enabled CARE (Computation-Aided dRug-target-toxicology sEarch methodologies) platform to identify targets and drug candidates, to develop first-in-disease targeted supportive therapies addressing unmet medical needs in the emerging areas of oncodermatology and oncogastroenterology. This includes VEGFR inhibitor-induced Hand-Foot Skin Reaction, capecitabine-induced Hand-Foot Syndrome, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor-induced skin toxicity, chemotherapy-induced diarrhea and gastrointestinal side effects of immunotherapies. For more information about OnQuality Pharmaceuticals, please visit www.onqualityrx.com.
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Equipment moved last weekend onto the site where a nurse training and residential facility across from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital got the OK to get back to work. Dougherty County Superior Court Judge Victoria Darrisaw on Friday denied a challenge to a decision by the Albany City Commission overturning the Albany-Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission, which had refused to sign off on the demolition of five structures, including a school building constructed in the 1920s.
ALBANY – A Dougherty County Superior Court judge ruled on Friday that demolition of five buildings that was temporarily halted a week ago can proceed, clearing the way for work to resume on a residential nursing education center.
Judge Victoria Darrisaw rejected the Albany-Dougherty Historic Preservation Commission’s challenge seeking to halt the demolition, which was approved by the city of Albany. The judge stated in the ruling, issued Friday afternoon, that the commission did not have standing to file its appeal.
The ruling also stated that the case amounted to the city suing itself in that the HPC is a subsidiary body in the city’s organizational structure.
Following an initial public hearing during the summer, the eight-member HPC, half of whose members are nominated by the Albany City Commission and half by the Dougherty County Commission, voted 4-3 to deny the five Certificates of Appropriateness needed in order to remove the structures located in the city’s historic district.
The five structures include the building on Jefferson Street that was completed in 1925 and was at one time the home of Albany High School and Albany Middle School, as well as three historic homes and a 1960s-era medical building.
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital plans to spend $40 million on the “Living and Learning Center” to be located across Jefferson Street from its main medical facility. The center will educate Albany Technical College students, who will train using Phoebe’s simulation center and by working in the hospital.
After the denial of the COAs, Phoebe appealed to the City Commission, which overruled the decision during an August meeting with a unanimous vote, and last Friday the city issued demolition permits.
A temporary restraining order issued on Sept. 10 halted the work temporarily, but the judge’s ruling Friday means the project can move forward, Albany City Attorney Nathan Davis said.
Darrisaw ruled that the HPC did not have standing – that it has no property right in the issue, is not an aggrieved party and cannot be legally adversely affected by a successful appeal of its denial.
Davis said his understanding is that the HPC has no avenue to directly appeal the decision.
“Obviously, we’re pleased and ready to move forward with progress,” City Commissioner Chad Warbington said after the ruling was handed down. “I’m glad it’s all resolved. At some point it’s got to end.
“It may not be something you like, but you know what, it’s time to move on to the next issues for the city. It’s time to move on.”
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- As of July 27th schools are allowed to begin receiving sales estimates that will be submitted to the state for purchase orders
- BOX Pure Air continues to leverage its value-added expertise by assisting California private schools to expedite purchase orders to ensure rapid deployment to improve indoor air quality as students, teachers, and staff return to school
- $180 million in California was allocated to non-public schools as part of the ARP EANS II grant that can be used to clean and filter indoor air, improving public health
CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the national call to action effort to improve indoor air quality for students, teachers, and staff in preparation for the upcoming return to school, California has officially opened the window for non-public schools to begin spending the $180 million in federal funds granted through the ARP EANS II grant. BOX Pure Air is actively and continually working with schools to create a safer indoor environment by facilitating the deployment of AIRBOX™ Certified HEPA Air Purification Units provided by BOX Pure Air in time for the start of the 2022-23 school year.
In a meeting with the California Department of Education (CDE) last week, approved vendors (BOX Pure Air) were directed to begin gathering final sales estimates from individual schools, which the state will turn into purchase orders. When the ARP EANS II grant was announced in April of 2022, schools submitted a survey indicating which allowable expenses they sought to purchase. BOX Pure Air sent proposals to 23 schools last spring, which will be converted into sales and delivered in the following week. The CDE set aside extra funding as a way of assisting schools that have since decided to purchase additional products or services from approved vendors such as Box Pure Air post submission of the initial sales indications from the aggregated survey results. Currently, BOX Pure Air has submitted proposals for just over half of the initial $5 million tranche.
"BOX Pure Air, the State of California and the non-public ("private") schools have been in active communication throughout this process to accelerate the deployment of HEPA indoor air purification units to improve the indoor environment," says BOX Pure Air CEO Ryan Cowell. "The schools are committed and understand the importance of healthy indoor air and our internal staff has continuous communications with individual schools and the state to work through this grant process as rapidly and efficiently as possible. We held webinars with schools, we talked on the phone and via email, and it was encouraging to hear how seriously they took this opportunity," he continued. "I have no doubt in my mind that this EANS II grant will be used strategically by schools, and make a real difference for their students, teachers, staff, and administration. The importance of improving indoor air quality in our nation's schools can no longer be ignored and clean indoor air is an essential need, California is taking a leadership position."
Every year, schools across our nation have a list of improvements and essential needs to complete and address before the start of the school year, including improving indoor air quality to address and remove airborne pathogens in high occupancy or poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Non-public schools in California can also utilize the funds available through the EANS II allocations to protect against the harmful effects of wildfire smoke and other environmental pollutants. The small particles associated with wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, headaches, and illness (i.e., bronchitis). They can also worsen chronic heart and lung disease (i.e., asthma, emphysema, and COPD.) "Wildfire smoke can irritate the lungs and eyes of everyone, as well as worsen medical conditions, and is particularly harmful to children, older adults, those with lung disease and pregnant individuals." stated Ryan Cowell, CEO BOX Pure Air "When smoke levels are high, it is recommended to stay inside, avoid strenuous activities and use portable air purifiers or HEPA filters when possible."
The McKinney fire raging near the California-Oregon border is the latest wildlife of the season and the biggest one yet. In fact, 9 of the 10 most destructive wildfires in California history have occurred in the past 20 years. While the physical damage done by these fires is easy to see, the long-term effects can be much greater. Wildfire-related healthcare costs in the state of California jumped from $88 million in 2012 to $348 million in 2018. California schools as well as other schools across the Western USA have been utilizing EANS and EANS II funding to proactively invest in improving indoor air purification not only for COVID purposes but also to protect against air pollution caused by wildfires across the state and the country.
Portable Certified HEPA air purification units are a valuable asset for protecting against the spread of airborne illnesses, improving air quality, combating wildfire smoke, and numerous other harmful pathogens floating around in the air. As a society, we spend 90% of our time indoors on average. The global pandemic has highlighted that healthy indoor air is a fundamental right and can no longer be ignored. That's why BOX Pure Air commends the State of California and the non-public schools utilizing the EANS II funding to provide a healthier, safer environment for their students, teachers, and staff by purchasing portable indoor air quality units. California schools and schools across the country are investing in better indoor air quality. We will be in touch with more schools throughout August and beyond and look forward to delivering schools their units shortly. BOX Pure Air is committed to providing solutions to ensure that every student in every classroom across the nation can benefit from clean, filtered indoor air.
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CALGARY, AB, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today applauded the announcement made by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick to invest in additional capacity expansion at Port Saint John. The need for additional capacity at Port Saint John is driven by CP's successful return to Atlantic Canada through our acquisition of the Central Maine and Quebec Railway, which now connects Atlantic Canada to Montreal, Toronto and the U.S. Midwest with a more seamless route operated by a Class 1 railway that is 200 miles shorter than other shipping options.
"CP is excited to be back in Atlantic Canada and proud of the much-needed competition our return has brought to the freight transportation market in New Brunswick," said Keith Creel, CP President and CEO. "The additional investment announced today by the federal government and the Province of New Brunswick will make a significant impact for Port Saint John and for Canada's supply chains. The funding will bring Port Saint John's capacity up to 800,000 TEUs, almost tripling the Port's existing capacity."
CP also applauds the Government of Canada's decision to invest in improving the rail infrastructure along the New Brunswick Southern Railway, a critical link between Port Saint John and CP's North American rail network via the Central Maine and Quebec Railway (CMQ).
"We are proud to be working closely with Port Saint John, DP World, J. D. Irving and the New Brunswick Southern Railway - building momentum in Atlantic Canada," added Creel. "This strategic investment will help to improve the resiliency and competitiveness of Canada's export-driven supply chains, and, combined with the increased competition generated by our return, help to transform Port Saint John into a truly global, premier trade gateway."
CP announced in 2020 that it would invest $90 million over three years to upgrade the rail infrastructure along the CMQ, improving safety, efficiency and resiliency.
CP also recently announced Hapag-Lloyd is making an additional seasonal vessel call to Port Saint John, further recognition of the Port Saint John's value. Learn more about CP's East Coast Advantage at eca.cpr.ca/psj
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This news release contains forward-looking information relating, but not limited, to funding from the the province of New Brunswick to invest in additional capacity at Port Saint John and funding from the Government of Canada to invest in rail infrastructure along the New Brunswick Southern Railway the anticipated timing and use of, and impacts and benefits to, the Port of Saint John from this funding and the anticipated and future benefits of CP's rail network from the Port of Saint John to businesses in Atlantic Canada, CP's customers and the supply chain.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions, having regard to CP's experience and its perception of historical trends, and includes, but is not limited to, expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions relating to: North American and global economic growth; commodity demand growth; agricultural production; commodity prices and interest rates; performance of our assets and equipment; applicable laws, regulations and government policies; the availability and cost of labour, services and infrastructure; the satisfaction by third parties of their obligations to CP; the anticipated impacts of the novel strain of coronavirus (and the disease known as COVID-19); and capital investments by third parties. Although CP believes the expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information presented herein are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Current conditions, economic and otherwise, render assumptions, although reasonable when made, subject to greater uncertainty.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. By its nature, CP's forward-looking information involves inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward looking information, including, but not limited to, the following factors: changes in business strategies; general North American and global economic, credit and business conditions; risks associated with agricultural production, such as weather conditions and insect populations; the availability and price of energy commodities; the effects of competition and pricing pressures; industry capacity; shifts in market demand; changes in commodity prices; uncertainty surrounding timing and volumes of commodities being shipped via CP; inflation; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, including regulation of rates; changes in taxes and tax rates; potential increases in maintenance and operating costs; changes in fuel prices; uncertainties of investigations, proceedings or other types of claims and litigation; labour disputes; risks and liabilities arising from derailments; transportation of dangerous goods; timing of completion of capital and maintenance projects; currency and interest rate fluctuations; trade restrictions or other changes to international trade arrangements; climate change; various events that could disrupt operations, including severe weather, such as droughts, floods, avalanches and earthquakes, and cybersecurity attacks, as well as security threats and governmental response to them, and technological changes; and the pandemic created by the outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus (and the disease known as COVID-19) and resulting effects on economic conditions, the demand environment for logistics requirements and energy prices, restrictions imposed by public health authorities or governments, fiscal and monetary policy responses by governments and financial institutions, and disruptions to global supply chains. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. These and other factors are detailed from time to time in reports filed by CP with securities regulators in Canada and the United States. Reference should be made to "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements" in CP's annual and interim reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, CP undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information, or the foregoing assumptions and risks affecting such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. CP-IR
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Temple’s Blue-White scrimmage scheduled for tonight
Temple’s annual Blue-White spring scrimmage is slated to kickoff a 5 p.m. today at Wildcat Stadium.
The fan-friendly sneak peek at the 2022 squad will cap about a month of spring practices and send the squad into summer before fall camp commences in August.
The Wildcats’ season opener is 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at McKinney.
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UMHB men miss cut at DIII tourney; Mitas advances
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. — Mary Hardin-Baylor carded a second-round 314 on Tuesday and didn’t make the 18-team cut at the NCAA Division III tournament, but the Crusaders’ Parker Mitas won a playoff to earn a medalist spot in the final two rounds at Mission Inn resort.
UMHB (306-314) had a two-round total of 48-over 620 to finish in 21st place, three strokes shy of the cut line and 39 shots behind leader Methodist.
Mitas followed his first-round 77 with a 73 to tie for the sixth medalist spot then holed a 45-foot putt on the first playoff hole to secure his tee time for the next two rounds. He was at 7 over, tied for 31st and nine strokes behind individual leader Henry Angler of Methodist.
Nikolas Keratsopoulos (74-77—151), William Sammons (75-84—159), Andrew Baucum (80-80—160) and Harrison Jaeger (84-86—170) rounded out the Crusaders’ scores.
UMHB women sit 16th; McConnell tied for fourth at national tourney
HOUSTON — Mary Hardin-Baylor turned in a second-round 316 on Tuesday and was in 16th place at the NCAA Division III tournament at Bay Oaks Country Club, where the Lady Crusaders’ Sydney McConnell was tied for fourth in the medalist standings.
UMHB (322-316—638) was 62 over at the event’s midway point, 50 shots behind leader Emory.
McConnell fired her second straight round of 73 and was part of a six-way tie for fourth at 2 over, just four strokes back of leader Aliea Clark of New York University.
Sarah Kmiecik (83-76—159), Lily Self (86-81—167), Avery Hill (80-88—168) and Lexie Manriquez (87-86—173) completed the Lady Crusaders’ card. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_b63c4398-d18f-11ec-a67d-7f400789fc73.html | 2022-05-12T03:06:51Z |
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will release its fiscal 2022 second quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, May 5, 2022 and will review these results in a teleconference at 8:30 a.m. ET. The teleconference will be open to the public and the media in listen-only mode by telephone and Internet broadcast.
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Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects, including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Grab Holdings Limited.
Shareholders who purchased shares of GRAB during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: November 12, 2021 to March 2, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) 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.
DEADLINE: May 16, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/grab-holdings-limited-loss-submission-form/?id=25570&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of GRAB during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is May 16, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Excessive noise: Police can ticket drivers with loud exhaust systems, mufflers
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (Gray News) - The calendar has turned to July and some new laws are going into effect.
In Virginia, one such law starting July 1 enables law enforcement to stop drivers operating a vehicle with improper exhausts.
The Fairfax County Police Department reports Virginia state law requires owners and drivers to operate their vehicles with an exhaust system in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise levels.
According to authorities, motor vehicles’ exhaust systems should be standard factory equipment or a similar design. A police officer can stop and enforce this law as a primary offense.
Officials said a primary offense is a traffic violation, that an officer establishes reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop on its own.
The department shared that loud cars have created a quality-of-life issue for many community members and have been identified as a public nuisance.
Officers said they would rely on their training and experience to determine if a vehicle’s exhaust system fails to prevent excessive noise when compared to a standard factory design.
Select Fairfax County code sections have been amended to allow such enforcement.
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PHILADELPHIA, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing body of evidence points to a link between iron-deficiency anemia and severe tooth decay. Whether the connection is correlative or causative is unknown, though both conditions are associated with poor diets and are more common in people living in impoverished environments and with underlying medical conditions.
Now, research from Penn Dental Medicine, in collaboration with Indiana University, suggests that an FDA-approved therapy for iron-deficiency anemia also holds promise for treating, preventing, and even diagnosing tooth decay-causing plaque. The therapeutic, a combination of an iron-oxide nanoparticle-containing solution called ferumoxytol and hydrogen peroxide, was applied to real tooth enamel placed in a denture-like appliance and worn by the study subjects.
The study, published in the journal Nano Letters, found that a twice daily application of ferumoxytol, which activated hydrogen peroxide contained in a follow-up rinse, significantly reduced the buildup of harmful dental plaque and had a targeted effect on the bacteria largely responsible for tooth decay. These types of nanoparticles with enzyme-like properties are sometimes known as "nanozymes" and are increasingly being explored for their potential in biomedical and environmental applications.
"We found that this approach is both precise and effective," says Dr. Michel Koo, a professor at Penn Dental Medicine and Co-Director of the School's Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry. "It disrupts dental biofilms (plaque), particularly those that cause caries, and it also reduced the extent of enamel decay. This is the first study we know of done in a clinical setting that demonstrates the therapeutic value of nanozymes against an infectious disease."
The work is an extension of a 2018 paper published in Nature Communications, in which Koo and colleagues, including David Cormode of Penn's Perelman School of Medicine, showed that the iron oxide nanoparticle-hydrogen peroxide treatment could prevent biofilm accumulation and tooth-decay in laboratory studies and in an animal model. Read more >>
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health (Grant DE025848) and Johnson & Johnson (Grant 573399)
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Southside Baptist Church gives thousands of free clothing items
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The first months of school can be an exciting, but challenging time for families. Kids are off to class soaking in a wealth of new knowledge, but the season can be draining for families trying to afford the new clothes for the year.
So, Southside Baptist Church is returning again this year to do something about it.
The church hosted its annual clothing giveaway Saturday between 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., so anyone could walk in their doors and browse a wide array of gently used clothes free of charge. For years, members of the church have been hosting the event around the start of the school year because they want to make sure families can take advantage of the program when it’s needed most.
“Kids are growing and they’re realizing it when they’re sending them to school,” Pastor Ryan Livingston said. “They’re like oh no, we don’t have anything that fits them anymore.”
Unfortunately, those woes are increasing tenfold in 2022. Inflation has been pushing families to a breaking point all year, so the donations are going even further than usual this year.
Victoria Moss, who spent part of her morning swiping through a rack of baby clothes, understands this all too well. She stopped by the church to pick up a handful of outfits for her 9-year-old daughter, explaining to our cameras that it’s tough to raise a child as a single mother given how unforgiving the economy has been lately.
However, this weekend, she has good news. She showed us the tiny dresses in her shopping bag, all of them playing a small part in button up her budget.
“Probably about $30 right there,” she said, glancing at the outfits weighing their value. “It definitely makes a difference because babies grow really quickly.”
Southside Baptist Church knows there’s plenty more parents like Moss in the community who could benefit from donations. They’re grateful so many people have stepped forward to contribute thousands of clothing items, which stacked up throughout a deep room inside the church. Many of those items were brought in not just by members, but also from dry cleaning businesses getting rid of unclaimed shirts and the nonprofit Mothers Helping Mothers.
Combined, the efforts are patching up economic troubles, one stitch at a time.
Southside Baptist Church will host the second day of its giveaway Sunday between 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. If you’re not able to make it to that outing, church members will work with you to connect your family with donated clothes in their possession.
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(NerdWallet) – Flight delays and cancellations are uncomfortably frequent right now. In fact, the on-time arrivals rate thus far in 2022 among U.S. airports hasn’t been this low since 2014, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
For the period between January and April 2022, just 76% of nonstop, domestic flights arrived on time, according to the BTS. Meanwhile, about 20% of flights were delayed (also a high not seen since 2014) and 4% were canceled completely. For context, 87% of flights arrived on time during the same period last year, and less than 2% of flights were canceled.
So how do you improve your odds of traveling on one of the three-quarters of flights that arrives in good time? And how have flight delays and cancelations become so prevalent?
Why are so many flights being canceled?
There are several reasons flights are being canceled, and there’s currently a lot of finger-pointing, too.
Contributing factors include:
- Airline issues, like not having enough staff. Mechanical issues and delays may be compounded by staffing shortages.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is also experiencing staffing issues. While a shortage isn’t to blame, the agency is still managing backups in training new air traffic controllers quickly enough. National Aviation System delays, such as heavy traffic volume or air traffic control challenges, account for about 5% of delays.
- Weather. This issue is minor; weather delays have accounted for less than 1% of late arrivals so far this year.
- Increased travel demand. If one aircraft previously flew two flights a day with a six-hour buffer between flights, the second flight wouldn’t be impacted, even if the first flight was delayed three hours. Now, if that same aircraft has increased its flight numbers to three a day with less downtime, even a short delay can severely impact future flights.
How to improve your chances of avoiding airline cancellations
Know which airlines actually arrive on schedule
While past performance doesn’t guarantee future performance, it’s at least a good indicator. NerdWallet analyzed BTS arrival data between January and April 2022 for the 10 largest U.S. airlines by passenger miles to determine each airline’s on-time arrivals rate.
If timeliness is a priority, consider booking Delta or Hawaiian, which arrived on time 82% of the time. Skip JetBlue, which only landed on schedule 60% of the time.
Air carrier problems — meaning the issue was due to circumstances within the airline’s control, such as maintenance, cleaning, baggage loading or fueling delays — were the top cause of late arrivals for the first four months of 2022, accounting for nearly 8% of delays.
Book the earliest flight in the day
The second most common cause of delays: The aircraft arrived late from its previous destination. Nearly 7% of flights in the first four months of 2022 were delayed for this reason.
It’s not uncommon for the aircraft flying an evening flight to have already made a couple of trips earlier in the day. If one of the earlier flights was delayed, there’d likely be a snowball effect.
For example, the aircraft’s first flight of the day may have been fine, but if the second flight had maintenance problems and arrived late, then the third flight would probably run behind schedule, which could in turn affect any subsequent flights. You can try to avoid the snowball effect by booking the day’s first flight.
Avoid layovers
Sadly, it doesn’t do you much good for the first leg of your flight to arrive on schedule if the second leg is delayed. Who wants to sit twiddling their thumbs in a layover city or airport?
It’s potentially even worse if the second leg of your journey departs on time, but you miss it because your incoming flight was delayed.
Mitigate this risk by booking nonstop flights. Even if the airfare is more expensive, it could be worth it to avoid the headache of missing a connecting flight.
If a layover is unavoidable, it’s almost always better to book the entire journey with the same airline on a single itinerary, as opposed to booking with separate airlines for each leg of the trip. That way, if your first flight ends up being delayed, the airline may work with you to adjust your connecting flight, provided that the delay was its fault. If you book the two legs of your trip on different airlines, you likely won’t get that kind of consideration.
Choose an airline with multiple flights per day
If your flight is canceled, most airlines will rebook you on their next flight with available space for no additional charge, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. If your airline runs multiple flights on the same route per day, you may only have to wait a few hours. Sure, having to take a later flight would be annoying, but it likely wouldn’t ruin your trip.
As an example, let’s say you’re flying from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a route that United usually flies four times per day. But you choose to take JetBlue, which typically only flies that route two times per day. If your ticket is for the single afternoon flight — and it then gets canceled — there’s a good chance you won’t be able to get to Vegas that day, period.
And no, you likely won’t be able to persuade JetBlue to pay for one of United’s remaining flights, as there are no federal regulations requiring airlines to put you on another airline’s flight or reimburse you for another airline’s tickets.
What to do after booking
Even if you follow our advice to decrease the chances of your flight getting canceled (say, by booking the first, nonstop flight of the day on Delta — one of the most on-time airlines), you could still hit a patch of bad luck. These next steps might save you some headaches:
Check your flight status
To stay informed, opt-in to receiving flight status updates by email, text or push notification, a feature of some airline apps. Or, simply plug your flight number into a search engine to get real-time flight data.
If your flight is canceled, you might decide you’re better off staying put and booking a new flight from home rather than scrambling to do so at the airport. If your flight is delayed, you might simply head to the airport at a more leisurely pace. Just be sure to keep an eye on the flight status, because a flight marked delayed can sometimes revert back to being on time.
Don’t pack a checked bag (but do pack your patience)
If your initial flight gets canceled and you have to book a different airline’s last-minute flight, it might be difficult to retrieve a suitcase that’s still in the first airline’s hands. Traveling with a carry-on lets you move more nimbly between flights.
There is one thing you can pack that won’t take up any luggage space: patience. The gate agent likely isn’t responsible for the delay, so be kind — and they might be more likely to help book you on another flight.
Additionally, consider joining an airport lounge membership program like Priority Pass. (Membership is sometimes free with certain credit cards.) Lounge amenities — which sometimes include luxuries like nap suites, Peloton bikes, showers and buffets — can usually make it easier to stomach a long delay.
Understand your rights
If your flight is delayed or canceled, know what compensation you’re entitled to. Sadly, it’s not much when it comes to delays; there are no federal laws requiring airlines to provide passengers with compensation for delayed flights.
Some airlines choose to offer meal vouchers or hotels to stranded passengers, but that’s uncommon among budget airlines. Airlines are not required to reimburse you for non-air expenses, such as a prepaid hotel room or a missed cruise departure.
For canceled flights where you opt not to be rebooked on another flight, you are entitled to a refund of the airfare, even if you bought nonrefundable tickets.
Have a backup plan
Given that airlines aren’t legally required to do much to help you, understand how to help yourself.
- Map out nearby airports or alternative transportation: For example, if your in-state flight from Burbank to Oakland, California, gets canceled, you might be able to hail a cab to the airport in Los Angeles or Long Beach and catch a different flight. Look beyond airports too; you might give up on flying completely and hop on a train up north.
- Book refundable travel: You may be able to book a refundable ticket if you’re willing to pay extra. Otherwise, as long as you book a non-basic economy fare, you’ll probably at least get a voucher to use on the airline toward another flight if you decide to change or cancel the flight due to itinerary changes.
- Consider trip insurance: Travel insurance, which can be purchased separately from your flight (and is sometimes offered as a benefit on certain credit cards), might help you get money back if a trip is canceled or delayed. It might also fund expenses incurred by delays, like an extra hotel room night. This can be helpful, say, if a hurricane prevents you from flying home from your Caribbean vacation, forcing you to book an additional night at your resort. Read the fine print, as many policies exclude delays caused by the airline.
The bottom line
On-time arrival rates haven’t been this bad since 2014. Unless you’ve got a crystal ball, there’s no way to guarantee you won’t book a flight that gets delayed. But even without one, a thoughtful booking strategy can better ensure you get to your destination on schedule. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/how-to-book-a-flight-that-likely-wont-get-canceled/ | 2022-07-23T15:18:55Z |
TPD to join statewide Click It or Ticket campaign
Published: May. 13, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Drivers can expect to see more Topeka Police officers on the streets during the state’s 2022 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign.
The Topeka Police Department says on Sunday, May 22, it will join law enforcement agencies from across the state to participate in the 2022 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign.
TPD noted the campaign will be held between May 22 and June 4 and drivers can expect to see an increased police presence on capital city roadways.
The Department said the campaign will enforce seat belt and other Kansas traffic laws.
TPD noted the campaign is funded by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.
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- 30 patients with active or chronic active antibody mediated rejection (AMR) episodes post kidney transplantation have been enrolled and randomized 2:1 to imlifidase v.s. standard-of-care
- Completion of enrollment marks an important milestone for Hansa, as the company explores the potential of imlifidase in the post transplantation setting.
- Acute AMR episodes post kidney transplantation occur in 5-7% of patients, with significant risk of patients losing graft function. There is no approved treatment for preventing and treating AMR.
LUND, Sweden, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa", (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA), pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, today announces the completion of enrollment in its phase 2 study evaluating safety, tolerability and efficacy of imlifidase in patients with active and chronic active antibody mediated rejection ("AMR") episodes. A first data read out is expected in the second half of 2022, as previously guided.
"The on-time completion of enrollment in the AMR phase 2 study is an important milestone in the clinical development of imlifidase for this patient population and is a testimony to our commitment to develop potentially life-saving and life-altering therapies for patients with rare immunological diseases with significant unmet medical need", says Christian Kjellman, Chief Science Officer, Hansa Biopharma. "Long-term graft survival is challenged by AMR post kidney transplantation, and imlifidase has the potential to have a meaningful positive impact for these patients and the healthcare system at large."
Acute AMR post kidney transplantation is a serious condition that occurs in 5-7% of kidney transplants and is a significant challenge to long-term graft survival. AMR, is the main cause of graft dysfunction and loss after kidney transplantation. In the U.S. and Europe, approximately 45,000 patients receive kidney transplants annually, and approximately 400,000, currently live with a kidney transplant.
The AMR phase 2 program is a randomized, open-label, multi-center, controlled study, that has enrolled a total of 30 AMR patients across centers in France, Germany, Austria, Australia, and the U.S. This study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of imlifidase in eliminating donor specific antibodies ("DSAs") in acute AMR patients, post transplantation. Twenty individuals have been randomized to receive imlifidase treatment comprised of one intravenous dose of 0.25mg/kg, while 10 individuals in the active control arm received 5-10 sessions of plasma exchange. Efficacy and safety is monitored over a six-month period post treatment.
More information about the trial is available at ClinicalTrials.gov under NCT03897205 (2019).
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DENPASAR, Bali, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The future grand Viking Sunset Studios is a premier location for domestic and international movie making, settled in beautiful surroundings with rice terraces, mountain and beach views, and year-round sunsets - inspiring movie crews and stars filming in the movie village.
A self-contained studio resort, BVS studios satisfies demanding green screen setups, while the surrounding rivers, beach, temple cliff and ocean sunsets allow for stunning natural film sets. This is going to be movie-making heaven!
After running the largest Food Rescue non-profit in Bali (and Thailand) for years and now adding the studios, it is time to combine Bali locations, says Bo H. Holmgreen, founder of both. While BVS is building the large studio and movie village in Tabanan, the administrative offices are established in the main street in Sanur. The entire building will be occupied by the SOS charity on the lower floor and the studio on the two upper floors.
The non-profit SOS has served over 21 million nutritious meals in five years. Originally designed to rescue excess food from large hotels/supermarkets otherwise ending in the landfill, SOS serviced hundreds of the largest hotels in Thailand and Indonesia. During COVID, SOS instead rushed good nutrition to as many as possible, in Bali alone serving 2.5 million meals!
BVS attracts professional film and commercials makers looking for scenic beauty combined with high efficiency shooting. Inside the new building in Sanur, one studio is soundproof using BVS' incredible ARRI Mini LF camera and Leica lenses. On the rooftop will be the Movie Cave, a creative brainstorm room for Bali's movie industry.
As Executive Producer on a local movie with Hollywood actors, Mr. Holmgreen is excited about the potential. "We have no doubts that Balinese culture, scenery, people and overall beauty will serve movie crews well. Also, we will help build local talents to do more with great technologies and international methods. Indonesia is ready to grow immensely with 275 million citizens representing a huge film industry opportunity", continued Mr Holmgreen. "The time has come to gather serious stakeholders to make it happen. BVS is therefore partnering with the Balinale Film Festival this week as we are proud to support local movie-creativity", adds Mr. Holmgreen.
"The Bali International Film Festival has always been a platform for emerging new filmmakers and will continue to promote occupational skills and training through seminars with BVS Studios. Together we encourage the growth of Indonesian cinema and provide opportunities to showcase local talent through the festival.", adds Deborah Gabinetti, the festivals founder.
"For too long, Thailand and Jakarta have pulled movie making away. Even an important Bali-based Hollywood film had to be diverted recently to Australia. We believe there are plenty of creative people and talent who ALL WANTS TO COME TO BALI - we just need to facilitate it", says Bo H. Holmgreen.
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OSLO, Norway, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aker Carbon Capture ASA will present its first-quarter 2022 results on 28 April 2022.
The presentation will be broadcast as a webcast on the following link: https://channel.royalcast.com/landingpage/hegnarmedia/20220428_12/
Time and date: Thursday, 28 April 2022 at 15:00 CEST.
Questions can be submitted throughout the streaming event and the presentation material will be published at 07:00 CEST.
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LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SPRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 25, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Fbankingrm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Spero submitted insufficient data to the FDA as part of its Tebipenem HBr NDA. It was unlikely that the NDA would receive FDA approval based on this deficiency. The Company would likely need to restructure and reduce its workforce due to the deficiency. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Spero, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Unilever PLC.
Shareholders who purchased shares of UL during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGTX) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: January 15, 2020 to May 31, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 16, 2022
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Learn more about your recoverable losses in TGTX:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that TG Therapeutics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in TG Therapeutics you have until September 16, 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 TG Therapeutics securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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Premier Home Moving, Office Moving and Junk Removal Franchise Looks to Build Namesake with Help from Student Athletes
MIAMI, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It was a little over a year ago today that collegiate athletes won one of the hardest-fought legal victories in NCAA history when it was ruled that they could now make money from their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). With roots planted firmly in the college landscape, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, the nation's leading franchise brand for moving and junk removal services, has been quick to capitalize on the new law. Now, in a move to expand one franchise locations presence in the NIL space, College Hunks 305 of Miami is announcing a commitment of $1 million over the course of the next five years to securing additional NIL deals with prominent student athletes in the area.
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving made history as the first brand in the country to begin utilizing the promotional power of NIL deals following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn longstanding NCAA regulations barring them. And for Ahmmon Richards, the Owner of College Hunks 305 and a former wide receiver for the University of Miami, it's the brand awareness and name recognition that stems from such partnerships that's fueling his company's intent to bring even more athletes and collegiate teams into the College Hunks fold through this investment.
Richards has played a key role in promoting and furthering the success that the College Hunks franchise has witnessed through continued NIL arrangements. Having seen his team and general operations, as well as his public prowess in the community, grow as a result of the agreements he has signed with college athletes in his area, he's become a staunch advocate of the opportunities they make available to athletes and business alike.
"The timing of the NIL era has coincided perfectly with the establishment of our base of operations here in Miami," said Richards. "It's functioned as an incredibly effective method of building out our staff and developing strengthened community ties with the families and individuals who can benefit from our services most."
The motivating force behind the company's involvement in NIL agreements – which is still a relatively new mode of marketing – is to expand the footprint of College Hunks 305 in the Miami community. This is accomplished by means of educating the general public on what the College Hunks concept and culture are all about. Who better to convey that message than some actual 'college hunks?'
"Our target clients are residential homeowners, property managers and real estate agents," said Omar Soliman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving. "Those clients tend to have a strong affinity towards supporting students-athletes, making NIL the perfect platform to promote our brand and services to the local community."
For more information about College HUNKS services and franchise opportunities, please visit collegehunkshaulingjunk.com.
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van. Now, the brand boasts more than 200 franchise destinations providing full-service, tech-enabled, residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups and labor services in the United States and Canada, generating $300+ million in yearly revenue. H.U.N.K.S., which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, is a socially-conscious, values-based organization and has a national partnership with U.S. Hunger, which strives to end childhood hunger. The company strives to become recognized as an iconic brand, renowned for its world-class company culture and service, while also providing a viable employment and franchise opportunity for individuals to pursue personal and professional fulfillment.
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Handguns used in most firearm-related violent crime in Canada
By Michael Lee
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — After falling for several years, rates of firearm-related violent crime are on the rise in Canada, the majority of which involve handguns, a recent report from Statistics Canada shows.
Released on Friday, the report compares instances of firearm-related violent crime in two periods ranging from 2009 to 2014, and 2015 to 2020.
The report shows that the rate of firearm-related violent crime in 2009 stood at 29 per 100,000 people. This number dropped to 19 in 2013 as violent crime also fell overall, before returning to 29 in 2020.
In 2020, police reported 8,344 victims of a crime where a firearm was present, representing 2.8 per cent of all victims of violent crime in Canada that year.
Handguns remain the most serious weapon used in the majority of firearm-related violent crimes in Canada at 59 per cent.
This was the case for both periods analyzed by StatCan, which the federal agency said means handguns are not disproportionately contributing to the overall growth in firearm-related crime.
What has changed, however, is the type of firearm-related violent crimes that police are reporting, namely discharging a firearm with intent, pointing a firearm and use of a firearm in an indictable offence, the report says.
The number of victims of these offences increased from eight per cent of all firearm-related violent crimes in 2009 to 21 per cent in 2019 and 22 per cent in 2020.
The report comes following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas last week, which resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers. The federal government also plans to table new firearms legislation on Monday.
It remains to be seen exactly what will be in the bill, but a number of gun-control measures promised by the Liberals remain outstanding, including the federal government’s program to buy back banned firearms. GAPS IN DATA
Despite the figures, StatCan stresses that there are gaps in its reporting.
“It is important to recognize that there are limitations in our knowledge about firearms used in crime,” the report says.
One of these gaps is the limited information collected on the details of particular firearms, such as their exact type, who owned it, how it was stored or whether the owner is licensed, the agency says.
There also is no consistent definition of a shooting among police services in Canada, nor is there consistent criteria to determine whether a shooting actually occurred.
As well, there are gaps in the nature of firearm-related violence in Canada, including the extent to which organized crime is involved, and whether there are any patterns in ethnicity, Indigenous identity except in the case of homicide data, and socioeconomic factors involved.
Provinces also do not require investigators to send guns used in crime for tracing, although even this process has varying success rates, StatCan says.
“Of particular concern, there is currently little information available to determine the source of firearms used in crime: for example, whether a gun used in a crime was stolen, illegally purchased or smuggled into the country,” the report says.
“This information is sometimes not recorded by police services, recorded inconsistently or, in some cases, the information is simply not available.” HANDGUNS
The majority of firearm-related violent crime in 2020 was robbery, at 29 per cent, or major assault, at 23 per cent.
Handguns were more commonly used in urban areas, where they made up 63 per cent of firearm-related violent crime in 2020.
Rifles and shotguns, meanwhile, tend to be more commonly used in rural areas, including 46 per cent in the rural south and 39 per cent in the rural north.
In 2020, handguns accounted for 75 per cent of all firearm-related robberies. Handguns were also involved in 60 per cent of homicides, other violations causing death and attempted murder involving a firearm, as well as 54 per cent of firearm-related sexual offences.
Firearm-like weapons such as a pellet gun or flare gun accounted for 23 per cent of all firearm-related violent crime in Canada in 2020.
Police reported 743 homicide victims in Canada in 2020 for a rate of 1.95 per 100,000 people.
Of those, 277 cases involved a firearm for a rate of 0.73 homicides per 100,000 people.
The proportion of homicides involving a firearm rose from 26 per cent in 2013 to 37 per cent in 2020.
Gang activity was confirmed or suspected in 39 per cent of all firearm-related homicides in 2020. Overall, gang-related homicides involving a firearm dropped from 20 per cent of all homicides in 2019 to 14 per cent in 2020. CITIES WITH THE HIGHEST RATES
The cities with the highest proportions of violent crime where a firearm was present in 2020 were Regina, Brantford, Ont., Toronto, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Windsor, Ont.
While Toronto reported a relatively low rate of firearm-related violent crime, StatCan says it still accounted for a relatively high proportion of all violent crime.
How police report victim information will also affect the results. StatCan says the Toronto Police Service, for example, made improvements to its reporting system, which partly explains the increase seen in the city in 2015.
Rates of firearm-related violent crime in 2020 were higher in rural areas than urban centres in most provinces, which StatCan said might be due to higher rates of firearm ownership in rural communities, where it may be required for hunting or farming.
The 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia, in which 22 people were killed, also had an effect on the homicide rate in the province and nationally. VICTIMS AND PERPETRATORS
Males accounted for two-thirds of all victims of firearm-related violent crime in 2020.
Most male victims of firearm-related violent crime do not know the perpetrator, at 55 per cent, compared to 41 per cent of female victims.
This is largely the case in urban areas, with victims in rural communities more likely to report knowing the perpetrator.
Among female victims of firearm-related violent crime, a current or former spouse, or other intimate partner, was responsible for one-in-four cases, compared to 2.2 per cent of cases involving male victims.
The majority of firearm-related violent crimes involving a victim are solved, with at least one accused person identified. This is more likely the case in the rural north and south, at 83 and 72 per cent, respectively, compared to 54 per cent in urban areas.
In 2020, 5,955 people were accused of firearm-related crimes. Of those, 87 per cent were male.
Rates of firearm-related violent crime are highest among young men between 18 and 24 years old, with 110 accused per 100,000 people, and those aged 12 to 17, with 75 per 100,000 people.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson has just two wins this season and both came at the expense of teammate Chase Elliott.
The relationship between NASCAR’s last two Cup champions seemed precarious Sunday night at Watkins Glen International as Larson celebrated in victory lane while Elliott sought out team leadership for what appeared to be an animated conversation.
The 2020 Cup champion and NASCAR’s most popular driver had just clinched the regular-season title, but Elliott had dominated the race and might have picked up his fifth win of the year had Larson not muscled his way past his teammate on the final restart.
Larson forced Elliott to miss the corner and slide back into traffic, all while Larson skirted away to his first victory since February at Fontana. He ran Elliott into the wall to win that race.
“I am not proud of it,” Larson said upon climbing from his car Sunday. “I don’t like to do that. But in that moment, that was my only shot to win. I haven’t won a lot this year. I felt like I did what I had to do to benefit our playoffs.”
Elliott, meanwhile, was locked into a conversation with Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and vice chairman Jeff Gordon. Elliott appeared to do most of the talking, and after he walked away, he had little to offer in interviews about the finish of the race or his regular-season title.
“Just a huge congratulations to Kyle and everybody on the 5 team. Congratulations to everybody at Hendrick Motorsports for getting another win,” was Elliott’s first response.
Larson said he expected a conversation between the two at the Hendrick competition meeting. What would Elliott have to say?
“Congratulations. He did a great job. Seriously, they deserve it,” Elliott said. “Looking forward to going to Bristol next week and trying to get one for our team.”
And what about Rick Hendrick, did he offer any words of consolation as one of his drivers celebrated and the other stewed? Elliott refused to bite.
“Like I said, always good to see HMS win,” Elliott said. “The boss deserves all the wins, all the great things that go on with this company. Proud of that. Looking forward to next week.”
Elliott on multiple references looked ahead to Bristol — apparently so angry in the moment that he forgot the regular-season finale Saturday night is at Daytona International Speedway. The Cup Series doesn’t race at Bristol until Sept. 17 in the first-round playoff elimination race.
It’s unlikely the Hendrick camp will allow this feud to fester for an entire month and get to Bristol, where deliberate revenge could knock someone to an early exit from the playoffs. But it has been difficult for Elliott and Larson to build much of a relationship since Larson joined the four-car Hendrick fleet in 2021.
NASCAR and HMS were still operating within COVID-19 protocols and face-to-face interactions were limited when Larson first joined the team. It wasn’t until midway through the season that the two spent any meaningful time together, and by that point Larson had already established himself as NASCAR’s top driver.
He was the new driver at HMS and teammates with the reigning Cup champion, but Larson outperformed Elliott and won 10 races en route to his own first Cup title. If there were hard feelings, it didn’t show until February of this year at Fontana when Elliott was clearly aggravated at how Larson raced him for the win.
Just like Sunday at Watkins Glen, Larson was instantly apologetic and sought out Elliott the next week to clear the air. He anticipated putting this latest kerfuffle to quick rest, but the playoffs start in a week with a Cup title on the line and two drivers have carved out their own personal inner-team rivalry that could stretch the next two-plus months.
Hendrick is unlikely to let it fester — don’t forget, HMS actually has all four of its drivers in the 16-driver playoff field — and the boss has long preached that ships are typically sunk from within. He’ll do his best this week to have Elliott calmed down before he gets to Daytona this weekend.
Whether that helps Larson the rest of the season remains to be seen.
“In my position you have to expect not getting any breaks cut my way,” Larson said. “I think and I hope it will be fine, but we’ll see. I didn’t end his day, but I did probably take a win from him. The next 11 weeks, 10 weeks in the playoffs, there’s more than just me to worry about.
“I definitely know there may be moments throughout the playoffs where I feel like we’re around each other a lot because we’re pretty equal on track and stuff. Yeah, there may be moments. In my position, you kind of have to accept it.”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TUSK Partners ("TUSK"), the premier dental M&A Advisor, today announced it has been named to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a unique look at the country's most successful private businesses and is a key benchmark for entrepreneurial success.
"TUSK is honored to be recognized by Inc. as one of America's fastest-growing private companies," said Kevin Cumbus, President of TUSK. "The past two years have been transformational for TUSK and being named to the Inc. 5000 is a testament to the incredible success of our clients and our world-class team. Now that we have singular focus on M&A advisory, we are focused on further accelerating our momentum as the leader in the dental M&A space, creating partnerships, and generational wealth events for dental practice owners across the country. The story of TUSK is really just beginning."
For four decades, Inc. Magazine has celebrated the fastest-growing private companies in America. The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 represent a new cohort of fast-growing private businesses, all of which have demonstrated an ability to succeed amid supply chain challenges, labor shortages, and the ongoing impacts related to COVID-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
TUSK Partners inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list comes at a significant time of growth for the company, which achieved 677% growth over the last 3 years and 123% growth year-over-year in 2021. TUSK has empowered dental practice and DSO owners across the United States to maximize the value of their business in a sale. Through TUSK's Marketed Sales Process, they are able to bring multiple offers to all of their clients and ultimately execute on a deal that they desire.
About TUSK Partners:
TUSK Partners ("TUSK") provides M&A Advisory services in the dental industry. TUSK has completed over $650M of transactions across all specialties. With an in-depth understanding of the marketplace and access to 100's of buyers nationwide, we help our clients confidently pursue M&A transactions that maximize their long-term value. With our significant collective experience of over 40+ years of dental practice transactions, we offer our clients solutions that help them achieve their strategic and financial objectives. For more information, visit https://tusk-partners.com/
About Inc. Magazine and the Inc. 5000
Since 1982, Inc. magazine has produced the celebrated Inc. 5000 list. Rankings are determined according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2018 and 2021. Qualifying companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent as of December 31, 2021. This year's full listing can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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4 people found shot dead in North Dakota wheat field
TOWNER COUNTY, N.D. (KVLY/Gray News) – Four bodies were discovered in a North Dakota wheat field Monday.
The Towner County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to the field for a report of unresponsive people.
When deputies arrived, they found four people shot dead. They said they also found a gun on one of the bodies.
Early investigation points to an apparent murder-suicide, the sheriff’s office said.
Family members and neighbors on the scene tell KVLY an argument occurred, and a man shot and killed his brother, his son, and his boss before turning the gun on himself.
Authorities have identified one of the victims as Doug Dulmage. The identities of the three related men will be released later this week.
Friends describe Dulmage as a devoted farmer, an avid hunter, a loving husband and a father of two.
“He was a pillar of the community; it’s a total devastating loss. Everybody loved Doug Dulmage,” said Pat Traynor, a friend of nearly two decades. “Everybody, Doug didn’t have enemies. Everybody loved, loved Doug. Just a tremendous role model for all of us.”
The Towner County Sheriff’s Department and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation are working the case.
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Offering one deserving family a week-long, all expenses paid, deluxe dude ranch vacation with all the fixin's for up to ten people
WICKENBURG, Ariz., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of its 75th anniversary season, the family-owned-and-operated luxury resort & golf club, Rancho de los Caballeros is inviting families all across the country to join them in celebration with a chance to win the "Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch" – a full week of "Horses, Hats & Hospitality" for up to 10 people; a prize package valued at more than $67,000.
Winners of this ultimate family reunion will enjoy all the traditional riding, roping, and wrangling activities you expect to find in "The Dude Ranch Capital of the World" along with championship golf, a refreshing day spa, cozy casita accommodations, fine dining, friendly western hospitality, and the luxury resort atmosphere this ranch has been known for, for generations.
"The last few years many relatives were unable to travel, get together, or see each other face to face," said Sandy Cutler, President of Rancho de los Caballeros, "we want to bring families back together. Our ranch has always been a place where generations of families gather year-after-year to enjoy the great outdoors. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this tradition, and our 75th year together than by offering one lucky family the ultimate dream getaway to join us!"
In fact, 75% of families visiting the ranch are returning guests, drawn to the casual, friendly atmosphere and long-standing traditions like old-fashioned chuck-wagon dinners and camp-fire cookouts under the stars. Even the newest owners of the ranch, who acquired the property in 2021, are a trio of families who have been multigenerational guests of the ranch for decades.
Founded in 1948 in the spirit of the Spanish caballeros, (the "gentlemen on horseback"), Rancho de los Caballeros spans 18,000 sprawling acres across the High Sonoran Desert, just 75-minutes northwest of Phoenix, AZ. This includes over 13,000 horse-rideable acres, endless hiking and biking trails, a championship caliber 18-hole golf course, a western saloon, a fine dining restaurant and casual grill, horse and cattle corals, tennis and pickleball courts, a kids club, heated pool, luxury day spa with an outdoor labyrinth, trap, skeet and sporting clay shooting, archery, axe-throwing, and upscale southwest-style lodging, all with unparalleled desert views.
To win the Rancho de Los Caballeros 75th Anniversary Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch, contestants must submit a video application via TikTok, Instagram or Facebook (using the required hashtags listed in the rules) between August 15, 2022, (9:00am EST) and September 15, 2022, (11:59 PM EST). Three finalists will be selected for a final round of competition, culminating with the selection of a winning family on September 30, 2022 and an official announcement soon thereafter.
Video entries should explain why the applicant's family (or any group of 10 friends they love like family) deserves to win the "Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch", what's kept them apart, or what it would mean for them to all be together again. An extra tip of the hat will be given for creative western and horse-related themes, music, and costumes. For more information and full contest rules and conditions, visit www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com/reunion
The winner of Rancho de Los Caballeros' 75th Anniversary Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch contest will receive the following prize package, (subject to terms, conditions, and blackout dates as noted at www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com/reunion).
All activities are for up to 10 people, with times as noted.
- $7500.00 Cash Prize to use toward travel to the ranch, or for any other purpose
- 7 nights in the resort's newly renovated Maricopa Suite (includes 4 separate connected suites that sleep up to 10 people)
- Championship Golf at Los Caballeros Golf Club for 3 days
- Horseback Riding on trails surrounding the Ranch for 3 days
- Spa Services for 1 day
- Archery
- Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clay Shooting
- Ax Throwing Contest
- Corral cattle in a Team Penning competition
- Savor the Chef's Table —Wine Dinner
- Ranch Exclusive Barbecue Cookout under the starlit sky
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Gourmet dinner in the Private Dining Room
- All taxes and gratuities are included
Total Cash Value: $67,500 USD
Rancho de los Caballeros re-opens for their 2022-23 season on October 1, 2022, and the resort remains open for booking between October 1st-May 31st each year. For more information, visit www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com.
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Rancho de los Caballeros is a historic guest ranch and resort tucked away on 18,000 acres of spectacular Sonoran Desert, just north of Phoenix, AZ. The resort offers authentic western activities, championship golf, a refreshing spa, private casita rooms, and fine dining in a luxury resort atmosphere.
Located in an area known as "The Dude Ranch Capital of the World," Rancho de los Caballeros was founded in 1948 as a family owned and operated ranch resort. Following the true spirit of the Spanish caballeros ("gentlemen on horseback"), the ranch is beloved for its traditions, hospitality and Southwestern setting, leading guests and their families to return every year, staying in one of the ranch's 67 casita rooms or 12 suites.
Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert's hiking trails and beautiful blooming cacti, this ranch resort has everything a guest might want for a dream holiday in Arizona. The ranch features a dizzying array of horse-related activities for riders of all levels, with experts ready to help guests hone their riding skills while enjoying a scenic trail ride. They may also enjoy an acclaimed 18-hole golf course, a heated pool, a luxury day spa, tennis and pickleball courts, trap, skeet and sporting clay shooting, archery and more.
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The Abbott formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, resumed production of EleCare formula on July 1 after a three-week shutdown caused by flooding from severe storms, a company spokesperson said on Saturday.
A previous months-long closure of the plant had helped to drive a nationwide baby formula shortage. At the time of the recent closure, Abbott said it had stopped production of its EleCare in order to "assess damage caused by the storm and clean and re-sanitize the plant."
The US Food and Drug Administration said Friday that the "agency expects the measures and steps it is taking, and the resumption of production at the Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Mich., facility, will mean more and more supply is on the way or on store shelves moving forward."
Abbott had said it would restart EleCare production, followed by specialty and metabolic formulas, after it reopened.
The plant had previously been shut down for months after an FDA inspection that found Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria, which can be deadly to infants, in several areas. Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formulas made at the plant were recalled, and the closure exacerbated shortages caused by supply chain disruptions. Families across the United States have struggled for months to find formula for infants and for people with specific nutrition needs.
Production had been underway for less than two weeks before the closure from the storm.
More than 20% of formula products -- powder, ready-to-drink and liquid -- have been out of stock for the past month, according to data through July 3 from market research firm Information Resources Incorporated (IRI).
Before the nationwide infant formula recall by Abbott Nutrition in February, about 10% of infant formula products were typically out of stock.
The Biden administration has delivered millions of pounds of powdered formula through Operation Fly Formula, but stock rates for powder formula specifically are even worse.
More than 30% of powder formula products were out of stock during the week ending July 3, up slightly from 29% the prior week and 27% the week before that.
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