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(The HIll) – Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) says he will be looking into the licensure of the physician who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim who made national headlines after she travelled out-of-state to receive the procedure.
Caitlin Bernard, an Indiana obstetrician-gynecologist, publicly shared earlier this month in an interview published by the The Indianapolis Star that she would assisting the young girl, who was prohibited from getting an abortion under Ohio’s six-week ban.
The case has been the focus of intense scrutiny as it comes just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal right to an abortion.
According to Bernard, she was contacted by a colleague who is a child abuse doctor in Ohio.
Rokita appeared on Fox News Wednesday and referred to Bernard as an “abortion activist acting as a doctor.” He said that she had a history of failing to report abortions and that an investigation into the physician and her license is underway.
“We’re gathering the evidence as we speak, and we’re going to fight this to the end, including looking at her licensure if she failed to report. And in Indiana it’s a crime … to intentionally not report,” Rokita said.
Bernard has yet to publicly respond to Rokta’s remarks.
On Wednesday, she had tweeted, “My heart breaks for all survivors of sexual assault and abuse. I am so sad that our country is failing them when they need us most. Doctors must be able to give people the medical care they need, when and where they need it.
The story of the 10-year-old rape victim quickly rose to national attention, with abortion activists denouncing that the child was denied an abortion in her own state after being raped, while anti-abortion figures initially expressed doubt that the story was even true.
It was later confirmed that the incident had occurred when a 27-year-old Columbus man, Gerson Fuentes, was arrested on Tuesday after confessing to raping the child on at least two occasions.
Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost was among those who publicly expressed doubt that the story was factual before the arrest, claiming that there had been no evidence filed to verify the account.
“I’m not saying it could not have happened. What I’m saying to you is there is not a damn scintilla of evidence. And shame on the Indianapolis paper that ran this thing on a single source who has an obvious axe to grind,” Yost told the USA Today network earlier this week.
Following the arrest, Yost issued a one-sentence response stating, “We rejoice anytime a child rapist is taken off the streets.”
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Lightning strike kills woman, 2 dogs in Southern California
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 7:46 AM CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities in Los Angeles County say a woman and two dogs found dead on a path were struck by lightning.
A sheriff’s official says the bodies were found Wednesday morning along the San Gabriel River in Pico Rivera.
Thunderstorms with lightning and downpours began rumbling across Southern California before dawn as a low-pressure system off the coast pulls monsoonal moisture into the region.
The National Weather Service says the weather will become calmer on Thursday and then return to more typical June conditions.
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HONOLULU (AP) — Gov. David Ige on Monday appointed several people, including some prominent Native Hawaiian activists, to a new board charged with managing Mauna Kea summit lands underneath some of the world’s most advanced astronomical observatories.
Two of the eight appointees — Lanakila Mangauil and Noe Noe Wong-Wilson — were leaders of 2019 protests that brought a halt to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, the latest observatory proposed for the mountain on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Many Native Hawaiians consider the summit sacred, and protesters objected to building yet another telescope there. The summit currently hosts about a dozen telescopes built since the late 1960s.
Responding to the protests, the state created the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority this year with a new law that says Mauna Kea must be protected for future generations and that science must be balanced with culture and the environment. Native Hawaiian cultural experts will have voting seats on the governing body, instead of merely advising the summit’s managers as they do now.
The eight nominations must be confirmed by the state Senate.
The authority will have 11 voting members. The other three are representatives of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the University of Hawaii Board of Regents and Hawaii County’s mayor.
Ige thanked the nominees for being willing to serve on the authority.
“Through this new stewardship model, I believe we can find a way for science and culture to coexist on Mauna Kea in a mutually beneficial way,” Ige said in a statement.
Also appointed is Kamanamaikalani Beamer, a University of Hawaii professor and former commissioner of the Hawaii State Water Resource Management Commission. He was named for his expertise in Hawaii Island land resource management.
Current Kamehameha Schools general counsel and former Hawaiian Telcom president was appointed for his business and finance experience.
The governor selected Rich Matsuda, an engineer who leads community relations for W.M. Keck Observatory, from three names submitted by Maunakea Observatories.
Matsuda, Wong-Wilson and Mangauil all served on a working group formed by the House of Representatives to develop recommendations for managing the mountain. The working group’s report created the foundation for the new law.
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BOSTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Aura, the leader in intelligent safety for consumers, announced that it will be offering a 50 percent discount on its family plan to current and former members of the military and their families in honor of Military Appreciation Month.
According to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), active duty military are 76 percent more likely than the average adult to report misuse of their bank accounts or credit cards. The FTC data also shows that service members are 22 percent more likely to report new accounts opened with their stolen information, and almost three times more likely to have money stolen from their bank account using a debit card or other electronic means. Factors unique to military life, like frequent moves and living overseas, contribute to this disproportionate risk.
"Members of the military and their families make incredible sacrifices every day," said Aura Founder and CEO Hari Ravichandran. "Aura believes that online security should not be one of these sacrifices. We are proud to offer Aura to men and women in uniform and help defend the digital lives of those who defend our freedom."
In 2021, Aura partnered with Blue Star Families, the nation's largest military family support organization, to reduce the risk of digital crime and financial fraud within the military community. Aura also published the white paper "Addressing Cybercrime's Disproportionate Impact on America's Armed Forces" in October 2021.
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Where US first ladies went to college
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Where US first ladies went to college
Harvard. Princeton. Yale. These elite alma maters ooze a sense of ambitious intellect—and yet several women alumni who went on to become residents at the White House are remembered more for their fashion sense, flair for interior design, or holiday decorating.
Despite the fact they are unelected officials, the wives of American presidents wield enormous power over public opinion. They can influence their husbands’ image (Al and Tupper Gore’s kiss), seemingly provide profound insights into a president’s thinking (Melania Trump’s jacket), and hold a whole nation together by their grace during a tragedy (Jackie Kennedy). Yet ultimately, the role of first lady can be reductive for women who, in many cases, had lives—and, increasingly often—careers of their own that were tabled during their husbands’ terms.
To illustrate the depth of American first ladies, Stacker researched where each went to college, what they advocated for, and their passions and skills. The forthcoming list reveals a striking lack of diversity in the nation’s highest office, and oftentimes of opportunity—and a window into how far we have come and have yet to go.
Throughout American history, just two U.S. presidents were elected while unmarried. James Buchanan, the 15th president, served his 1857 to 1861 term as a single man, while Grover Cleveland—the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms—was elected in 1885 while single. He got married the following year in the White House. In 2012, Fred Karger became the first openly gay, major-party presidential candidate. Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, is the first-ever second gentleman.
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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington
– No formal education
Like many women of her time, Martha Washington didn’t receive a formal education. However, she did learn basic mathematics, reading, and writing at home, which is more than many girls at the time could say.
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Abigail Smith Adams
– No formal education
An early advocate for women’s rights, Abigail Adams also did not receive a formal education. What education she had, she taught herself from the books in her family’s library.
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Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson
– No formal education
Technically, Martha Jefferson never served as First Lady because she died 19 years before her husband Thomas Jefferson became president. She also was not formally educated but was an accomplished musician.
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Dolley Payne Todd Madison
– No formal education
The nation’s fourth First Lady did not have a formal education either, though that didn’t stop her from becoming an accomplished hostess and socialite.
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Elizabeth Kortright Monroe
– No formal education
Though no records of Elizabeth Monroe’s education exist, historians assume she took lessons in French, Latin, music, literature, dancing, and other traditional social graces.
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Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams
– French convent school, English boarding school, and private tutoring
Louisa Adams was the first First Lady with a formal education. As a girl, she attended a Roman Catholic convent school in Nantes, France, and a girls’ boarding school in England. Later, she continued her studies with a private tutor.
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Rachel Donelson Jackson
– No formal education
There’s no record of Rachel Jackson receiving any formal education, but historians assume that her upbringing in rural Virginia likely didn’t include any education beyond basic reading and writing.
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Hannah Hoes Van Buren
– Local school in Kinderhook, New York
Hannah Van Buren grew up in a Dutch community in Kinderhook, New York, where she attended a local school. Dutch was Van Buren’s first language.
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Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison
– Clinton Academy (secondary school) and the Boarding School of Isabella Marshal Graham (secondary school)
Anna Harrison was a well-educated lady for her time. As a girl, she attended Clinton Academy in East Hampton, New York for several years before enrolling at a boarding school in New York City.
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Letitia Christian Tyler
– Unknown
No records exist of Letitia Tyler’s education. In fact, historians know very little about her life before she married John Tyler in 1813.
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Julia Gardiner Tyler
– Madame N.D. Chagaray Institute for Young Ladies (finishing school)
Julia Tyler attended a finishing school for young women from elite New York City families for several years. She likely studied music, French literature, ancient history, arithmetic, and composition.
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Sarah Childress Polk
– Moravian Female Academy (secondary school)
Sarah Polk and her sister Susan attended a young women’s academy about 500 miles away from their home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Sadly, their father’s death cut their education short.
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Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor
– No formal education
There aren’t any records of Margaret Taylor’s early life, but experts agree that she most likely received private lessons at home in sewing, embroidery, music, and dancing.
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Abigail Powers Fillmore
– No formal education
After her father passed away, Abigail Fillmore, her mother, and her six siblings grew up in poverty. She attended school at a one-room schoolhouse, and read the books her father left behind in his personal library.
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Jane Means Appleton Pierce
– No formal education
Jane Pierce also learned basic subjects at home—writing, reading, and mathematics—but never attended school or college. She took a special interest in music and was a skilled pianist.
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Harriet Lane
– Academy of the Visitation Convent School (secondary school)
Harriet Lane was an expert equestrian who studied at several schools in Pennsylvania and West Virginia before enrolling in a convent school in Washington, D.C. Lane had an avid interest in classic literature and international affairs.
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Mary Todd Lincoln
– Shelby Female Academy (secondary school) and Madame Mentelle’s Boarding School (secondary school)
During her adolescence, Mary Todd Lincoln learned grammar, geography, arithmetic, poetry, literature, French, dancing, and singing at two schools for young women.
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Eliza McCardle Johnson
– The Rhea Academy (secondary school)
The dates that Eliza Johnson studied at the Rhea Academy are unknown, but she likely took classes in English, composition, philosophy, and rhetoric.
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Julia Dent Grant
– The Mauro Academy for Young Ladies (secondary school)
Julia Grant attended two schools in St. Louis, Missouri: First, a one-room schoolhouse with four teachers, then a private school for girls.
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Lucy Ware Webb Hayes
– Ohio Wesleyan Preparatory Department (undergraduate) and Cincinnati Wesleyan Female College (undergraduate)
Lucy Webb Hayes studied French, penmanship, geometry, geology, astronomy, trigonometry, German, drawing, painting, music, and other subjects at two Ohio schools.
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Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
– Western Reserve Eclectic College (undergraduate)
Lucretia Garfield enrolled in Western Reserve Eclectic College, which still operates as a co-ed liberal arts college known as Hiram College today. Garfield’s parents believed in the importance of education for both men and women—her father even helped found Hiram College.
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Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur
– Unknown
Little is known about Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur’s education, though many assume she received some sort of education while growing up in Washington, D.C. Arthur is also not technically a First Lady, since she died from pneumonia before her husband, Chester A. Arthur, took office.
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Frances Folsom Cleveland
– Wells College (undergraduate)
In order to attend to Wells College—one of the first liberal arts colleges for women in the United States—Frances Cleveland had to pass exams in Latin and German. The library at Wells now has a research collection devoted to her life.
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Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison
– Oxford Female Institute (undergraduate)
Harrison’s father was a professor at Miami University, who encouraged her to attend the Oxford Female Institute and study music. After graduation, Harrison became a teacher of music, home economics, and painting.
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Frances Folsom Cleveland
– Wells College (undergraduate)
Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms as president, which is why Frances Folsom Cleveland makes the list twice.
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Ida Saxton McKinley
– Brooke Hall Female Seminary (finishing school)
Ida McKinley attended a finishing school, a popular educational choice for the young women of elite families. Her courses included needlepoint, music, linguistics, and fine arts.
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Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
– Louise Comstock Private School (secondary school)
Edith Roosevelt attended Louise Comstock Private School in New York City. There, she discovered her lifelong love of Shakespeare and developed her noted sense of morality.
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Helen Herron Taft
– University of Cincinnati (undergraduate)
Helen Taft spent most of her education at the Miss Nourse School in Cincinnati, and later took classes at the University of Cincinnati where she studied German and chemistry.
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Archives from Staunton, VA // Wikimedia Commons
Ellen Axson Wilson
– Art Students League (undergraduate)
After graduating from Rome Female College with her high school degree, Ellen Wilson moved to New York City to study at the Art Students League. The school, which still exists today, was considered radical for its equal treatment of female and male students.
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Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
– Martha Washington College (secondary school) and The Richmond Female Seminary (secondary school)
Edith Wilson studied for several terms at both of these Virginia institutions. Her studies included history, mathematics, typewriting, geography, Latin, and Greek.
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Florence Kling Harding
– Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (undergraduate)
Florence Harding enrolled at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (now called the College-Conservatory of Music) in 1877. She studied piano in the hopes of becoming an internationally recognized concert pianist.
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Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge
– University of Vermont, Burlington (undergraduate)
This First Lady hailed from Vermont, and attended the University of Vermont, Burlington. Though she lived at home while attending school, Coolidge was one of the founders of the Vermont chapter of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, and was elected vice president of her junior class.
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Lou Henry Hoover
– Stanford University (undergraduate)
Talk about impressive: Lou Hoover was the first woman in America to earn a bachelor’s degree in geology from Stanford. She was applied to the program after attending a lecture with Stanford professor J.C. Banner, and asked if he would accept a woman as a student.
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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
– Allenswood Girls Academy (secondary school)
Eleanor Roosevelt’s education ended after secondary school, though she said she’d wished she’d attended college. She studied at the Allenswood Girls Academy outside of London, noting those as some of the happiest years of her life.
Harry S. Truman Library // Wikimedia commons
Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman
– Miss Barstow’s School (finishing school)
Bess Truman attended a finishing school in Kansas City instead of going to college. She earned high marks in French and rhetoric.
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Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower
– Miss Wolcott School for Girls (finishing school)
Not much is known about Mamie Eisenhower’s education, which makes sense, as historians note she was not a big fan of school. Eisenhower attended a finishing school in Denver, Colorado.
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Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy
– Vassar College (transferred), University of Grenoble (study abroad), Sorbonne University (study abroad), George Washington University (undergraduate), and Georgetown University (continuing education)
When Jackie Kennedy became First Lady, she brought along a much broader education than any of her predecessors. She spent her freshman and sophomore years at Vassar College before studying abroad at the University of Grenoble and Sorbonne University during her junior year. She then transferred to George Washington University to finish her degree in French literature, and later took classes in American history at Georgetown.
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Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson
– University of Texas (undergraduate)
After attending a local junior college, Lady Bird Johnson attended the University of Texas, where she studied journalism and earned her teaching certificate. She met future husband Lyndon Johnson a year later.
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Patricia Ryan Nixon
– University of Southern California (undergraduate)
Patricia Nixon grew up near Los Angeles and stayed close to home for her college degree. She worked her way through USC with a variety of part-time jobs—including working as an extra in movies—and graduated cum laude in 1937.
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Elizabeth Bloomer Ford
– Bennington College (undergraduate)
Betty Ford studied modern dance at Bennington College in Vermont. After graduation, she trained with choreographer Martha Graham in New York City.
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Rosalynn Smith Carter
– Georgia Southwestern College (undergraduate)
After she graduated from high school as valedictorian, Rosalynn Carter enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College. After her freshman year of college, Rosalynn began dating future husband Jimmy Carter. They married on July 7, 1946.
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Nancy Davis Reagan
– Smith College (undergraduate)
During her time at Smith College, Nancy Reagan majored in theater and set her sights on a career in Hollywood. She toured with a theater company, appeared on Broadway, and acted in 11 films before meeting Ronald Reagan.
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Barbara Pierce Bush
– Smith College (undergraduate)
Like her predecessor, Barbara Pierce Bush also attended Smith College, where she was captain of the freshman soccer team. She dropped out after her freshman year to marry George H. W. Bush in 1945.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
– Wellesley College (undergraduate) and Yale Law School (doctorate)
Hillary Clinton graduated with high honors from Wellesley College, where she studied politics and was elected the first-ever student commencement speaker by her classmates. Next, she enrolled in Yale Law School, where she became a member of the board of editors of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action.
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Laura Welch Bush
– Southern Methodist University (undergraduate) and the University of Texas (masters)
Laura Bush attended two schools in the Lone Star state. She received her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Southern Methodist University, then a masters degree in library science from the University of Texas.
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Michelle Obama
– Princeton University (undergraduate) and Harvard Law School (doctorate)
As an undergraduate, Michelle Obama studied sociology and African American studies at Princeton University. Obama moved on to Harvard Law School before working as a lawyer in Chicago—the firm where she met her husband.
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Melania Trump
– University of Ljubljana (undergraduate)
The only first lady to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, Melania Trump attended the University of Ljubljana in her native Slovenia. She never completed her degree, leaving after one year to pursue a career in modeling.
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Jill Biden
– University of Delaware (undergraduate, doctorate) and West Chester University (first masters) and Villanova University (second masters)
Jill Biden began her decades-long teaching career in her 20s after graduating from the University of Delaware. She is the first presidential spouse to have held onto her career during her husband’s presidential term.
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Cal Hernandez named Grayson Baseball Head Coach
Published: Jul. 15, 2022 at 8:43 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Denison, Texas (KXII) -The Grayson Vikings have a new head baseball coach. Cal Hernandez takes over the team, after working eight years as a coach and mentor for the Dallas Tigers Baseball Club.
The club has seen 26 alumni drafted by the major leagues.
Hernandez takes over for Dusty Hart who left for Blinn College.
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| 2022-07-15T14:48:20Z
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The Republican candidate for Kansas governor tried Saturday to make the Democratic incumbent’s support for abortion rights a political liability, even with a strong statewide vote last month in favor of preserving access to abortion.
GOP nominee Derek Schmidt, a three-term Kansas attorney general, said during a debate at the Kansas State Fair that he respects the Aug. 2 vote, in which voters decisively rejected a proposed amendment to the state constitution to allow the GOP-controlled Legislature to greatly restrict or ban abortion. But he argued that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly favors abortion with no restrictions “up to the moment of birth” and public funding for elective abortions.
The statewide vote “does not mean the discussion has ended,” Schmidt told a crowd of about 800 people.
“What was not on the ballot was Gov. Kelly’s position,” he said.
Kelly said she’s confident that she stands with a majority of Kansas in opposing the proposed constitutional change. While she has strongly supported abortion rights throughout her political career and opposed restrictions now on the books, she has been careful not to say she would push for the repeal of existing restrictions. That wouldn’t be likely anyway, with Republicans in control of the Legislature.
Asked about Schmidt’s characterization of her position on abortion, she said, “He’s making that up. You know, I have never said that.”
Kelly is the only Democratic governor running for reelection this year from a state carried by former President Donald Trump in 2020, making her a tempting GOP target. Many Republicans still anticipate that frustrations with high inflation and red-state opposition to Democratic President Joe Biden will boost Schmidt’s chances of winning in November.
Schmidt’s television ads seek to tie Kelly to Biden, blame them both for inflation and portray the two Democrats as big-spending liberals, and he continued that throughout the State Fair debate before its raucous crowd, drawing chants from Kelly supporters of “Schmidt’s unfit!” and “Bull-Schmidt!” The fair debate is a tradition for governor’s and U.S. Senate races, and organizers encourage partisans to chant, shout and wave signs as other fairgoers take in exhibitions, ride Midway attractions and sample cuisine such as “moink,” meatballs wrapped in bacon on a stick.
Pat McFerron, a Republican pollster from Oklahoma City who’s worked for Kansas Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, said people concerned most about economic issues tend to be swing voters.
“Two months ago, they were all voting Republican, when gas prices were high,” he said.
But Kelly brushed off the criticism, touting the state’s improved finances and her efforts to lure businesses to Kansas, noting several times that Japanese electronics giant Panasonic Corp. announced in July that it planned to build a multi-billion-dollar plant to manufacture batteries for electric-powered vehicles employing as many as 4,000 people. Kansas is providing $829 million in taxpayer-funded incentives over 10 years.
As for being tied to Biden, Kelly said after the debate, “I have really stayed away from Washington politics.”
Schmidt has promoted conservative causes as attorney general, frequently bringing Kansas into GOP lawsuits against Democratic presidents, though he also has an affable public persona. After the 2020 presidential election, he joined an unsuccessful lawsuit by Texas seeking to overturn the results in four battleground states won by Biden.
He noted several times that he’s been willing to challenge the Biden’s administration on a wide variety of issues, including environmental regulations. He called himself a Republican in the mold of the late U.S. Senate Majority Leader and GOP icon Bob Dole.
“We will stand up and fight back,” Schmidt said in his closing.
Neither candidate has focused much on abortion as an issue, despite the statewide vote in August, though some Democrats have argued that doing so would help Kelly. Schmidt opposes most abortions, saying he’d support exceptions to preserve a woman’s life, in cases of rape and incest and when a fetus as such a debilitating medical condition that it wouldn’t survive after birth.
But the issue arose when the candidates were asked whether they would support retaining six of the seven Kansas Supreme Court justices, who face votes in November on whether they stay on the bench. The proposed anti-abortion amendment was a response to the court’s 2019 ruling declaring access to abortion a “fundamental” right under the state constitution.
Two of the six justices on the ballot were in the 6-1 majority in that 2019 ruling, and another three are Kelly appointees who replaced others. The last justice on the ballot is Caleb Stegall, the dissenter in the case, an appointee of conservative GOP Gov. Sam Brownback.
Kelly said she would vote to retain the justices, while Schmidt said he would vote to “retain some and not retain others.” He didn’t say which justices he would oppose retaining during the debate and refused to answer questions afterward.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A group of computer and election security experts is urging Georgia election officials to replace the state’s touchscreen voting machines with hand-marked paper ballots ahead of the November midterm elections, citing what they say are “serious threats” posed by an apparent breach of voting equipment in one county.
The 13 experts on Thursday sent a letter to the members of the State Election Board and to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who’s a non-voting member of the board. It urges them to immediately stop using the state’s Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines. It also suggests they mandate a particular type of post-election audit on the outcome of all races on the ballot.
The experts who sent the letter include academics and former state election officials and are not associated with efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The midterm elections are just two months away. A switch to hand-marked paper ballots could easily be made by then because state law already provides for them to be used as an emergency backup, the letter says.
State Election Board Chair William Duffey responded in an email to The Associated Press that the “security of our election equipment is of paramount interest to the State Election Board as is the integrity of the election process in Georgia.” He noted that the alleged breach in Coffee County is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and secretary of state’s office investigators and said the FBI has been asked to assist.
“The investigation is active and ongoing,” Duffey wrote. “Information developed will be considered to evaluate the impact of the Coffee County conduct.”
Raffensperger’s office has repeatedly said that Georgia’s elections remain secure because of varied security mechanisms in place. Spokesperson Mike Hassinger said in an email that the office will respond “in due time with due care” and that the response will be “addressed directly to the authors, rather than leaked to the media to obtain some sort of rhetorical advantage.”
The apparent unauthorized copying of election equipment in Coffee County happened in January 2021. It is documented in emails, security camera footage and other records produced in response to subpoenas in a long-running lawsuit that argues Georgia’s voting machines are vulnerable and should be replaced by hand-marked paper ballots.
Those records show that a computer forensics team traveled to the rural county about 200 miles southeast of Atlanta on Jan. 7, 2021, to forensically copy voting equipment. Emails show that Sidney Powell and other Trump-allied attorneys were involved in arranging for the visit.
The security video also shows that Doug Logan and Jeff Lenberg, who were involved in broader efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results, visited the office later that month.
The experts who sent the letter Thursday have long criticized Georgia’s voting machines, which print a paper ballot that includes a human-readable summary of the voter’s selections and a barcode that is read by a scanner to tally the votes. They argue the machines already made elections more vulnerable to tampering because voters cannot read the barcode to verify that it accurately reflects their selections.
But the copying and sharing of election data and software from Coffee County “increases both the risk of undetected cyber-attacks on Georgia, and the risk of accusations of fraud and election manipulation,” the letter says.
The expert letter also cites work by University of Michigan computer science professor J. Alex Halderman, who serves as an expert witness in the long-running voting machines lawsuit. He has identified what he says are security vulnerabilities in Georgia’s voting machines. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in June issued an advisory based on Halderman’s findings.
In addition to urging a switch to hand-marked paper ballots, the experts say a statewide post-election, risk-limiting audit should be done on all of the races on the ballot. A risk-limiting audit essentially uses a statistical approach to ensure that the reported results match the actual votes cast. Current rules require only one statewide contest to be audited.
At least some of the experts who signed the letter sent to the Georgia State Election Board last year sent a similar letter to California’s secretary of state ahead of a recall election for the state’s governor urging a rigorous audit of that contest. The secretary of state did not act on the recommendations.
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Testimony: Florida school shooter was intellectually slow
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz as a toddler was intellectually and physically behind other children, which caused him to isolate himself and hit and bite to get what he wanted, a daycare administrator and former neighbor testified Tuesday at his penalty trial for mass murder.
Cruz’s attorneys began the second day of their defense by building on testimony that his birth mother’s cocaine and alcohol abuse during pregnancy left him severely brain damaged, putting him on a road that led to him murdering 14 students and three staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018.
They are trying to persuade his jury to sentence him to life without parole instead of death. Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to the murders, and the trial is only to determine his sentence.
Anne Fischer, who ran the daycare center Cruz attended from about age 1, said he did not progress as fast as other children and was smaller. She said while the other toddlers could ask for their water cups and use a spoon, Cruz could not. She said he would fall down when he tried to run, and his head and ears seemed disproportional to his body.
“He isolated himself a lot. He would sit in the corner and observe,” Fischer said. “Because of his language delays, it was easier to use your hands because you didn’t have the words to express yourself.”
He pushed other kids because he “didn’t know how to express himself,” she said. “If someone else had a toy that Nikolas wanted, he would just go up and grab the toy and hit the child’s hand to get the toy or the object. If a teacher was trying to work with him to get him to use his spoon or not his hand. He would hit the teacher’s hand away.”
She said Lynda Cruz, his adoptive mother, was loving toward Nikolas and tried to do the best she could, but was slow to admit he had problems.
She said that since the shooting, she sometimes feels a bit guilty, wondering if there was something she could have done “so he could be a better person.”
Patricia Devaney-Westerlind, who lived across the street from Lynda and Roger Cruz, said Lynda Cruz kept the family’s 4,500-square-foot home immaculate and that she was nurturing to Nikolas and his younger half-brother Zachary, whom the family also adopted.
“He was a cute little baby,” she said of Nikolas. “She would go and get him all these sailor outfits. She was just the happiest I ever saw her.”
But she saw many of the same issues that Fischer did — that other than her daughter, who was about eight months younger than him, Nikolas Cruz could not relate to other children.
“I didn’t see anything that different until about maybe 18 months old. He’s very, very hyper. Very,” she said. “Always running around. He wasn’t talking, so if he wanted a toy, he would go after someone.”
Devaney-Westerlind said when the children of the neighborhood would gather at her home, Cruz would stay by himself and hide behind the blinds.
“You’d see all the kids playing on the floor with different toys and he’d be somewhere else,” she said.
She said Cruz was a bed and pants wetter until he was 6 or 7, which caused other children to pick on him.
“He would get upset and he would start breaking their toys,” she said. “He would be very upset, he would clench his fists. He’d be very angry. It would go on for a while. He wouldn’t get over it.”
The defense is trying to overcome the prosecution’s case, which featured surveillance video of Cruz mowing down students and staff as he stalked a three-story building for seven-minutes, photos of the aftermath and a jury visit to the building.
For Cruz to receive a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous. If one juror votes for life, that will be his sentence.
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| 2022-08-23T17:58:07Z
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Big break in Jed Hall case
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The case involving Jedediah “Jed” Hall may be coming to a conclusion after his car was pulled from the Snake River Sunday morning.
There were human remains inside the car, but no official identification has yet to be released.
But how did this break in the case come after he disappeared in January 2018?
Adventures with Purpose search and recovery dive team has worked to help families solve cold cases around the country.
On its Youtube channel, they talked about how cell phone pings helped them zero in on the place to search.
“With those cell phone towers and how it feeds out. I mean the bridge is right here, the river is right here, the boat ramp is right here, and we come Sunday morning, and Doug points it right out," Jared Leisek said. "He says if Jed is here, it’s going to be 50 feet out, 75 yards down based on the flow of the river especially when the water levels are down. What I did not expect is that we found him in 8 feet of water.”
Adventures with Purpose says they are working with the family and Dr. Phil who’s production company is producing a story on this to come out in a few weeks.
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| 2022-05-03T18:10:00Z
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a fun board game for track and field running enthusiasts," said an inventor, from Baltimore, Md., "so I invented the ATHLETIC TRACK BOARD GAME. My design could spark fun, social interaction and friendly competition with family and friends."
The patent-pending invention provides a new race-themed board game for children and adults. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional board games. As a result, it enhances fun and entertainment and it could spark friendly competition. The invention features a unique design that is easy to set up and play so it is ideal for children and adults, particularly athletes and sports-minded individuals. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Baltimore sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BDH-160, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Jim Seals of ‘70s group Seals and Crofts dies at age 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Seals, who teamed with fellow musician “Dash” Crofts on such 1970s soft-rock hits as “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl” and “We May Never Pass This Way Again,” has died at age 80.
His death was announced Tuesday by several people including John Ford Coley, who had formed the ‘70s duo England Dan and John Ford Coley with Seals’ older brother Dan. Further details were not immediately available.
“This is a hard one on so many levels as this is a musical era passing for me,” Coley wrote. “And it will never pass this way again as his song said. He belonged to a group that was one of a kind.”
Seals and Darrell George “Dash” Crofts were Texas natives who had known each other since they were teenagers and had previously been in the Champs, which before they joined had a hit single with “Tequila,” and a group including Glen Campbell. They started Seals and Crofts in the late 1960s and over the next several years were among a wave of soft-rock groups that included America, Bread and England Dan and John Ford Coley.
Seals and Crofts had three top 10 hits: “”Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl” and “Get Closer.” Their other popular songs included “Hummingbird,” “You’re the Love” and “We May Never Pass This Way Again.” Seals and Crofts also released the controversial “Unborn Child,” an anti-abortion song that came out the year after the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision and was banned by some radio stations.
They broke up in 1980, but reunited briefly in the early 1990s and again in 2004, when they released the album “Traces.” Seals also performed on occasion with his brother Dan, who died in 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby, and their three children.
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Japan's legacy carrier taps BMF to reinvigorate the brand through dynamic narrative and content across its global Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels and through earned media results
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BMF is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing Engagement and Earned practices with the addition of Japan Airlines (JAL). Appointed as global Social Media and Public Relations Agency of Record, BMF will serve as a strategic partner in smartly evolving the legacy carrier's brand narrative – the transformative and restorative power of travel – across its owned global social channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and via eaned media results.
Getting to the heart of what motivates global travelers, BMF is poised to reinvigorate JAL's social content to be more relevant, inspiring, magnetic, and elevated. The agency will help JAL grow brand relevance through increased social following, engagement, and reach; improve customer retention; build preference from new customers; share valuable consumer insights in real time; and keep the JAL in the global media conversation through its unique experience-led PR tactics. BMF will also spearhead Tokyo-based content ideation and production for the airline.
"It is an honor and privilege to welcome Japan Airlines to the BMF roster," says Bruce Starr, CEO and Co-Founder of BMF. "With global travel recovery accelerating each day, the timing for a refreshed social and PR strategy couldn't be more auspicious. We're thrilled to draw on our 20 year legacy of creating brand narratives that inspire action to offer global travelers a coveted window seat to the world with JAL."
Underscoring the brand's commitment to safety & comfort, sustainability, innovation, and the unique cultures of the 52 countries and regions JAL services, BMF's social content and PR efforts will spotlight the international airlines' signature experience: the art of omotenashi, a distinctive style of Japanese hospitality rooted in intuitive service and the anticipation of customers needs.
"The industry has been disrupted, not only by the pandemic, but also by the urgent need for more sustainaible and thoughtful travel. Travelers are yearning for physical reconnetion and piece of mind that their safety and well-being are top priority," says Akira Mitsumasu, Vice President, CX, Data Analytics & Marketing at Japan Airlines. "We look forward to partnering with BMF at this critical juncture to breathe new energy into our social feeds and secure meaningful results with top-tier media, inspiring brand loyalists and new customers alike to choose JAL to be a part of their journey."
About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded in 1951 and became the first international airline in Japan. A member of the oneworld® alliance, the airline now reaches 349 airports in 52 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners with a modern fleet of 229 aircraft. JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), the airline's loyalty program, is one of the largest mileage programs in Asia. Awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and a 5-Star Airline by Skytrax, JAL is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service and one of the most preferred airlines in the world. For more information, visit: www.jal.com
About BMF
BMF is an award-winning global integrated creative marketing agency with expertise in brand strategy, experiential, digital, influencer, talent, and PR. The agency conceptualizes and executes multi-channel programs that earn attention from key opinion leaders, engage with our clients' target audiences, and create unforgettable brand experiences with lasting impact. BMF does this for brands who seek to have a meaningful role in the current cultural conversation. With teams working around the world, BMF recently produced 350 programs of which 50 were in 19 countries outside the US . Each of the programs we develop are unique — the red thread is our commitment to delivering ROI by humanizing brands in unexpected and impactful ways that are made to inspire. BMF is an LGBT owned business certified by the NGLCC (nglcc.org) with diversity & inclusion as part of the agency's core DNA. For more information, visit: www.wearebmf.com.
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Advocacy group Weed for Warriors billboard campaign underscores plight of veterans struggling to access life-saving medical cannabis
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Restricting access to cannabis = increased opioid addiction and suicide." That's the message commuters traveling down Miramar Road in Mira Mesa are seeing this morning, thanks to a billboard placed by veteran advocacy group, Weed for Warriors. The billboard, placed on a popular commute for veterans heading to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, calls out the devastating impact that a lack of local access to medical cannabis in San Diego has on service members in the area.
Another billboard will be unveiled next week in San Marcos, off state highway 78.
"California, and the nation's, veterans are dying at horrific rates from opioid addiction and suicide. A lack of local access to safe, legal medical cannabis in San Diego threatens the livelihood of veterans who depend on this medication," said Sean Kiernan, CEO of Weed for Warriors. "Local control has severely disrupted access to a product that veterans rely on. Despite serving their country overseas, the state's legal cannabis prohibition demonstrates veterans are being left behind."
San Diego County is home to over 240,000 veterans, one of the largest concentrations of veterans in the country. Veterans are often over-prescribed opioids to treat mental health disorders and illnesses such as symptoms related to PTSD, cancer, and chronic pain. This can lead to overdose and addiction – San Diego saw fatal overdoses from fentanyl increase by nearly 400% from 2018 to 2020. Cannabis is a safe alternative to opioids, and can ease symptoms from mental and physical health conditions in veterans that burden many veterans.
Yet, in over 70% of localities throughout California, access to the regulated market is either prohibited or severely restricted. States that permit greater access to cannabis experienced 25% fewer opioid-related deaths than states with more restrictive cannabis laws.
"As a disabled veteran, medical cannabis has been a life-saving alternative treatment to ineffective opioids and the cocktail of medications I was overprescribed to manage my pain," said veteran and San Diego resident Victoria Wilson. "Unfortunately, local bans and licensing caps on legal cannabis in San Diego restricts access for veterans like me. Access barriers mean we are forced to travel long distances to access legal medical cannabis or forgo our medication altogether, costing us our health and lives."
The Weed For Warriors' Project is a social justice lifestyle brand supporting holistic rehabilitation for veterans through community-based projects, proactive care advocacy, cannabis education and compassion. Weed for Warriors urges change for the empowerment of veterans as well as the larger population suffering from symptoms of PTSD and other chronic mental health challenges.
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Survey commissioned by Foundation for Chiropractic Progress also finds Americans living in the Northeast are affected at higher rates
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of U.S. adults (44%) report that they have experienced physical pain that they believe was worsened due to mental or emotional pain, according to a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a nonprofit dedicated to informing and educating the general public about the value of chiropractic care.
Mental health was thrust into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic as people, faced with a new virus, became isolated in their homes away from friends, family, and support networks, leading to a 25% growth in the prevalence of anxiety and depression, according to the World Health Organization. During the 2020 peak of the pandemic, mental health visits represented 40% of telehealth visits, according to KHN (Kaiser Health News). That same year, the Journal of Psychiatric Research reported that from 1990 to 2017, worldwide cases of depression grew from 172 million to 258 million, representing an increase of 50%.
Even before the pandemic, though, the U.S. faced another nationwide health crisis of physical pain. A study released in 2021 showed that pain prevalence had grown 10% from 2002 through 2018 across adults ages 25 to 84. Chronic pain has a strong association with opioid and substance use disorder – another public health crisis that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The link between mental health and physical pain is well established in the healthcare community, but COVID-19 broadened the public's understanding of this association and how managing one condition without treating the other is counterproductive," said Sherry McAllister, DC, president of F4CP. "Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) have always recognized this connection and strive to manage every neuromusculoskeletal condition effectively. If they determine a patient needs care outside their scope, DCs are happy to refer and collaborate with other healthcare providers to help their patients achieve all of their physical and mental health goals."
Age, Sex and Geographical Differences
Concerningly, this link between worsened physical pain and mental health is more common among younger poll participants. For example, the Harris Poll shows that more than half of 18-to-34-year-old (53%) and 35-to-44-year-old participants (61%) report they have experienced physical pain they believe was worsened by mental or emotional pain. Only 23% of participants 65 years old and older report that mental or emotional pain worsened their physical pain.
"Younger adults consume much more technology, both during work and personal time," said Dr. McAllister. "Scientific correlations are linking the mass use of technology in the last 30 years with the upsurge of anxiety and depression that we are seeing across the globe. In the chiropractic profession, we have long recognized the role of thoughts, trauma and toxins, which we refer to as 'the 3T's' in the realm of health and disease. Technology in this sense has become a toxin that also affects our thoughts and drives behaviors."
Another disparity between participants is that 48% of women report worse physical pain due to mental or emotional pain compared to only 39% of men. Women ages 35 to 44 most often reported the link (69%) while men ages 65 and older least often reported greater physical pain due to mental or emotional pain (17%).
Clinical research has demonstrated differences between men and women in pain sensitivity and response to pain management, across acute and chronic pain. Research has also found women experience greater clinical pain, suffer greater pain-related distress and show heightened sensitivity to experimentally induced pain compared with men, which may also account for the variation in poll responses.
Geography appears to play a role, too, with 49% of poll participants in the northeast region of the U.S. reporting greater physical pain due to emotional or mental pain compared to 40% of poll participants in the western region of the country. A number of factors could play a role in the geographic disparity, Dr. McAllister says, including weather, with some research showing more sunlight being associated with lower depression. Paradoxically, since the northeast U.S. has some of the highest access to mental and behavioral health professionals, it could be greater awareness of mental health challenges that influenced the survey results.
"Everyone suffers from pain at some point in their life and it is up to the entire healthcare community to not just treat symptoms, but rather identify and manage all of the root causes of these conditions whether they be in the bones, nervous system, muscles or mind," Dr. McAllister said. "The results of this Harris Poll will hopefully remind and inspire healthcare professionals to approach every patient holistically to help them achieve optimal outcomes."
To learn more about the mental-physical health connection, download the F4CP eBook:
Depression, Dopamine and Drug-Free Interventions: How Chiropractic Care is Supporting Mental Health here.
Survey Method
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress between June 14-16, 2022 among 2,039 U.S. adults ages 18+. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within + 2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact paige@f4cp.com.
About the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
A not-for-profit organization with nearly 32,000 members, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) informs and educates the general public about the value of chiropractic care delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DC) and its role in drug-free pain management. Visit www.f4cp.org/findadoc; call 866-901-F4CP (3427).
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Dear Editor:
Obviously, this country has a problem with gun violence. Just as obviously, restrictions on the ownership and use of firearms have created two entrenched citizen factions with viewpoints that cannot be reconciled. Even so, I think that there are some possible changes that may be somewhat acceptable to both sides.
Legislation that bans “ghost” guns and nothing else, should be acceptable.
Legislation that requires transaction records for sales of guns at gun shows, and nothing else, should also be acceptable.
To really have an impact on the recent mass shootings, there needs to be something further.
First of all, knowing that most criminal activity involves recidivists, we need legislation, or possibly a constitutional amendment, such that anyone convicted of a felony permanently waive any right to resist searches of their homes and persons by law enforcement officers, at any time, even if they have no warrant, and suspect that a known convicted felon has a firearm.
Secondly, this nation needs to rethink its approach to mental health institutions. Starting with Ronald Reagan, presidents of both parties have advanced the idea that “Community care for the mentally ill is better than institutional care, if it is properly funded.” This idea is wrong both in concept and in practice.
The plain truth is that there are some mentally ill persons who do not respond to any treatment that is now available. True, every year there are new drugs that help a few more people who are troubled. Some of those drugs, however, take many months to have an effect. Without long-term mental health institutions, these people now have no reasonable chance for some medications to take effect.
Even worse, in states where the federal government required that the state close most or all long-term mental hospitals, Georgia at the same time cut funding for every aspect of community mental health care. It seems that Georgia, when it heard “Community care for the mentally ill is better than institutional care, if it is properly funded,” never paid too much attention to the “properly funded” side of the equation.
The way that “properly funded” mental health treatment is interpreted in Georgia reminds me more than a little of the way that “separate, but equal” education was interpreted in Georgia prior to 1964.
The biggest result of Georgia’s decision to close its long-term mental health facilities has been to force a huge number of persons with mental illness into our jails and prisons, which have neither sufficiently trained staff nor budgets to deal with these people. A prison is expected and required to provide to each inmate the drugs that a doctor prescribes for that inmate. In at least one county close to Albany, if a sentenced prisoner requires any expensive medicine, the sheriff will release that prisoner immediately.
To summarize: (a) We need to make firearms a little harder to get by people who should not be able to buy them at all; (b) we need to create a way to more easily take firearms away from convicted felons, who should not have them at all; and (c) we need a tough-minded revisit to how we handle persons with mental health issues in Georgia, and recognize that some persons with mental illness cannot be safely and humanely dealt with without long-term mental health facilities.
Michael C. Hall
Michael C. Hall is an Albany attorney.
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| 2022-05-28T22:35:52Z
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FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots.
The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J’s vaccine. U.S. authorities for months have recommended that Americans get Pfizer or Moderna shots instead of J&J’s vaccine.
FDA’s vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said the agency decided to restrict the vaccine after taking another look at the data on the risks of life-threatening blood clots and concluding that they are limited to J&J’s vaccine.
“If there’s an alternative that appears to be equally effective in preventing severe outcomes from COVID-19, we’d rather see people opting for that,” Marks said. “But we’ve been careful to say that-- compared to no vaccine-- this is still a better option.”
The problem occurs in the first two weeks after vaccination, he added: “So if you had the vaccine six months ago you can sleep soundly tonight knowing this isn’t an issue.”
The FDA authorized J&J’s shot in February last year for adults 18 and up.
The vaccine was initially considered an important tool in fighting the pandemic because it required only one shot. But the single-dose option proved less effective than two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J’s because of its safety issues.
As of mid-March, federal scientists had identified 60 cases of the side effect, including nine that were fatal. That amounts to 3.23 blood clot cases per 1 million J&J shots. The problem is more common in women under 50, where the death rate was roughly 1 per million shots, according to Marks.
Marks said the FDA spent extra time analyzing the problem to be sure it wasn’t connected to a separate issue, such as women taking birth control medications that raise their risk of clotting.
The J&J vaccine will carry a starker warning about potential “long-term and debilitating health consequences” of the side effect.
Under the new FDA instructions, J&J’s vaccine could still be given to people who had a severe allergic reaction to one of the other vaccines and can’t receive an additional dose. J&J’s shot could also be an option for people who refuse to receive the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, and therefore would otherwise remain unvaccinated, the agency said.
A J&J spokesman said in an emailed statement: “Data continue to support a favorable benefit-risk profile for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in adults, when compared with no vaccine.”
The clotting problems first came up last spring, with the J&J shot in the U.S. and with a similar vaccine made by AstraZeneca that is used in other countries. At that time, U.S. regulators decided the benefits of J&J’s one-and-done vaccine outweighed what was considered a very rare ri sk — as long as recipients were warned.
COVID-19 causes deadly blood clots, too. But the vaccine-linked kind is different, believed to form because of a rogue immune reaction to the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines because of how they’re made. Clots form in unusual places, such as veins that drain blood from the brain, and in patients who also develop abnormally low levels of the platelets that form clots. Symptoms of the unusual clots include severe headaches a week or two after the J&J vaccination — not right away — as well as abdominal pain and nausea.
The New Brunswick, New Jersey-based company announced last month that it didn’t expect a profit from the vaccine this year and was suspending sales projections.
The rollout of the company’s vaccine was hurt by a series of troubles, including manufacturing problems at a Baltimore factory that forced J&J to import millions of doses from overseas.
Additionally, regulators added warnings about the blood clots and a rare neurological reaction called Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Pfizer and Moderna have provided the vast majority of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. More than 200 million Americans have been fully vaccinated with the companies’ two-dose shots while less than 17 million Americans got the J&J shot.
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This version corrects the rate of blood clots reported with J&J’s vaccine. It is 3.23 cases per 1 million vaccinations.
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| 2022-05-06T00:28:55Z
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Trevon Murphy is charged with one count of murder in the second degree, one count of attempted murder in the second degree and one count of assault in the first degree, according to the indictment. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded back into custody, court records show.
"These chilling attacks were committed against some of our most vulnerable community members," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement Tuesday.
"It is unbelievably tragic that someone lost their life simply because they did not have the safety that comes with a roof over their head. Nobody should face violence when they face the extraordinarily painful and difficult experience of being unhoused, and we will pursue full accountability and justice in this case," Bragg added.
Murphy gave a "full confession in video-recorded statements" to stabbing the two individuals, Bragg said.
Murphy's attorney declined to comment.
Authorities are still investigating a third stabbing of a homeless man that was not part of the indictment.
The first of the two attacks Murphy has been charged in took place on July 5, when a 34-year-old man who was sleeping on a bench in Hudson River Park woke up with a pain in his stomach, according to the indictment.
The attack happened a little after 3 a.m. and the victim reported he had been sleeping when he felt a "sharp pain" in his lower right abdomen and saw a man running away from him, according to a news release from Bragg's office. The victim died shortly after being admitted to the hospital, the release said.
On July 8, the attacker allegedly spotted another man sleeping on a bench, this time on Madison Avenue and East 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan, according to the indictment.
The suspect stared at the sleeping man for 20 minutes before he grabbed a large knife and allegedly stabbed the victim, also in the lower abdomen, before fleeing, according to the news release.
Murphy, believed by investigators to also be homeless, had a knife in his possession when he was arrested, according to the DA's office.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- weConnect, the fastest-growing, privately owned global expansion, operations and compliance company, hired Cameron Dorsett as UK Director. Dorsett will lead commercial growth efforts and drive customer adoption in the UK market and assist with customer acquisition in the EMEA region.
Dorsett is highly regarded as a pioneer within the Financial Sales and Marketing industry and earned that reputation by leading the company he founded to 6 years of consecutive growth. Cameron brings with him a wealth of experience and has closed over 500 deals with c-suite executives across 4 continents. Dorsett's experience in penetrating new markets and closing new business deals is something that weConnect will massively benefit from.
"Cameron brings an infectious entrepreneurial spirit to his role at weConnect," said Matthew Kyle, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer of weConnect. "Having experienced the challenges of global expansion while scaling his own startup, Cameron will be able to intimately relate to our clients and speak to them from a whole different perspective. I couldn't be happier to have someone who has the perspective of our clients so dear to his heart."
weConnect's mission is to offer the first true one-stop global expansion solution. Today, weConnect's workforce spans the globe with over 1200 team members in 86 countries. Start-ups, Fortune 500, Private Equity, and privately held companies trust weConnect to handle their international compliance and back-office functions as the grow around the world.
weConnect is the world's fastest-growing, privately owned global expansion, operations and compliance company. weConnect's mission is to make international expansion more efficient, convenient, and attainable. Using practical solutions and optimal technologies for employer of record, incorporation, accounting, payroll and tax compliance, weConnect allows clients to focus on securing optimal talent and growing their businesses to all corners of the globe. Details can be found at weconnect.co.
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Driver transporting bodies to funeral homes fired for posting videos on TikTok
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KVVU) - A man responsible for transporting the dead was fired after it was discovered he was making and posting videos while moving bodies from several funeral homes and crematories throughout the Las Vegas valley.
Kamal Daniel, 26, told KVVU he’s worked in the caregiving industry for the past five years as a certified nursing assistant. He said that he got “used to” seeing bodies while working at a hospice center.
“I don’t know why I’m like that but when I touch a body or pack up a body I’m super, like, blank. So I really don’t have nightmares, I can go home, sleep, wake up completely fine,” Daniel said.
Recently, he was hired as a removal technician for a third-party service, Las Vegas Mortuary Transport.
Once Daniel went on solo calls, he started creating videos and posting them to TikTok. Daniel posts videos of his work routine, which included blurred images of corpses and details about the bodies.
His TikTok account has gotten popular since his first post, with currently more than 30,000 followers.
Daniel said TikTok had taken his first video down, but he appealed it. Shortly after the appeal, Daniel said a TikTok moderator messaged him saying that his content was allowed on the platform.
Daniel said he’s even getting paid for his videos.
“My first live video I had almost 12,000 views, viewers, and I probably made $2,200,” Daniel said.
Once an employee at one of the funeral homes came across Daniel’s videos, management pushed for his termination.
“This behavior was immoral and reprehensible, and it does not reflect the core principles of Las Vegas Mortuary Transport or any of the Las Vegas Funeral Homes,” Jeff Marsell, co-owner of Las Vegas Mortuary Transport, said in a statement.
Marsell reported Daniel was with the company from June 20 to July 10. He said they do a background check and driver’s license checks.
“Moving forward our Employment Contract will have updated detailed information on this issue,” Marsell said. “Training will include specific details about pictures, videos and the internet.”
Daniel said he didn’t sign anything during his hiring process that barred him from creating and posting videos.
“When I first got hired with the company there was a policy form there, but it didn’t say anything about no phones, no social media, no posting,” Daniel said.
Some in the community are shocked by Daniel’s videos, with one anonymous embalmer calling his actions deplorable.
One funeral home that Daniel shot footage in says they are seeking what legal actions they can take.
“This behavior is never permitted in any of our facilities out of respect for the privacy of the families we serve,” they said in a statement.
The Nevada State Funeral Board reported in a statement that since neither Daniel nor the Las Vegas Mortuary Transport are licensed by the board, responsibility is on the funeral establishments for what happens at their locations.
“This individual may have opened the door for civil litigation against himself and these funeral establishments by giving such detail on the decedents, even though he doesn’t show any faces,” they said in the statement.
They said nothing in their statute addresses taking videos or photos at a funeral home or related businesses but those actions could fall under unethical practices if a complaint was filed with the board.
When asked if Daniel has plans to remove the videos he said he doesn’t mind either way.
“There’s probably an 80-90% chance I would process for the United States Navy, so most likely I would probably just erase the videos,” he said. “And then just use that page to become a runway model once I come out of the Navy.”
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The Lake Express Ferry leaves Milwaukee for Muskegon, Michigan for first trip of 2022
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MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The Lake Express Ferry is now open for the summer season. CBS 58 was there Friday morning, May 6 when the first ride of 2022 left Milwaukee for Michigan.
We’re told it will operate daily, and the two-and-a-half-hour trip is the fastest of its kind in the area.
The ferry will dock at the terminal in Muskegon, Michigan.
“I think we’re going to see a very different attitude with travelers this year. they’ve been pent up, they’re ready to get out. we’ve seen already in our early returns in terms of our reservations, we’re seeing levels we haven’t seen in possibly the history of our company and certainly well beyond what we’ve seen in recent years,’ said the ferry’s senior VP, Aaron Schultz.
The high speed auto ferry will make three round trips daily from now until October.
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Foodtech co. makes strides toward cultivated meat commercialization through partnership with European grocery, foodservice, and manufacturing giant to produce and sell cultivated meat products
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperMeat, a foodtech company working to supply the world with high-quality cultivated meat, announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Switzerland's largest retail supermarket chain and leading meat manufacturer, Migros, to expedite production and distribution of cultivated meat at a commercial scale. As part of the partnership, Migros invested in SuperMeat, indicating that the industry sees a strong interest among consumers in alternative proteins.
Working together, the two hope to solidify an infrastructure to distribute and sell meat on a wide scale to meet the demand of the European consumer looking for more efficient and sustainable alternative products. With Migros' direct consumer relationships, the companies will be better positioned to serve customers and provide product assortments that better match consumer needs.
"We are thrilled to be working with a prominent foodservice partner like Migros as we move toward our joint vision of producing cultivated meat on a mass scale," said Ido Savir, CEO SuperMeat. "Their expertise and reach in food production and grocery paired with SuperMeat's advancements in the industry will set the stage to bring cultivated meat to European consumers in the near future."
Migros believes in supporting a future of alternative proteins in many forms. In addition to the work with SuperMeat, Migros recently partnered with Swiss companies Givaudan and Bühler to establish The Cultured Food Innovation Hub, with the goal of building a pilot plant to further research and grow cultivated meat.
"As consumers demand more sustainable, healthier, and alternative protein products, Migros wants to ensure it is prepared to meet the needs of this growing customer base when the time comes," said Matthew Robin, CEO ELSA-Mifroma, a Migros Group company. "Having the opportunity to taste SuperMeat's cultivated chicken personally at their restaurant in Israel, I was very impressed with how similar this was to traditional chicken, confirming my conviction of the potential for this technology to change the meat industry."
The announcement is part of several vital steps SuperMeat is taking to move forward the commercialization of cultivated meat, including the development of the first open-source system aimed at identifying the most cost-effective cell feed, reducing production costs for the industry. Last year, SuperMeat also signed a memorandum of understanding with PHW Group, one of Europe's largest poultry producers and the only company from the meat industry to rank among the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders, to manufacture and distribute cultivated meat at a large scale for European consumers.
With annual sales of CHF 28.93 billion in 2021, the Migros Group is both the largest retail company in Switzerland and with over 97'541 employees the largest private employer as well. The owners of Migros are its more than two million cooperative members, organized into ten regional cooperatives. These members run the Migros Group's core business, its retail sales. Over 50 percent of the products offered in the Migros stores are own brands, a large number of which are manufactured by its own industrial group. The Migros Group also owns other commercial enterprises such as the Denner discount chain or the online store Digitec Galaxus, as well as the travel company Hotelplan and Migros Bank.
Migros was founded in 1925 by Gottlieb Duttweiler. The founder himself attached great importance to sustainable value creation, with ethical considerations and the assumption of social responsibilities playing a major role in his business philosophy. For example, one of the stipulations in his philosophy was that a fixed percentage of the Migros cooperatives' annual revenues should be used for cultural and social activities. And with CHF 160 million contributed each year, Migros is the largest private promoter of cultural activities in Switzerland. For more information on the company, visit www.migros.ch
SuperMeat, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a food-tech company working to supply the world with high-quality meat grown directly from animal cells. The company's products offer a delicious meat experience and a high-quality nutritional profile, while being manufactured in a sustainable, slaughter-free way. SuperMeat's proprietary cultivated meat platform allows food companies to be at the forefront of the emerging cultivated meat industry and manufacture a wide range of products containing cultivated meat inside. SuperMeat is the first B2B company to address the entire category of poultry meat from fat to muscle, providing a complete solution to cultivated meat production. The company has been showcasing the versatility of its meat platform in various events at its pilot production plant, The Chicken, the world's first farm-to-fork facility for local meat production, and is planning to host additional events in the near future. For more information on the company, visit www.SuperMeat.com.
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Jesse Leigh hearing continues with more testimony
Day two of the preliminary hearing for Jessie Leigh is underway at the Bannock County Courthouse.
The day started with testimony via zoom from Dr. Christina Di Loreto, the Ada County Coronor who did the autopsies on Jennifer Leigh and Timothy Hunt.
She stated that Jennifer died of a single gunshot wound to the head and Timothy died of multiple gunshots to the chest, back and arm, some of the bullets piercing his heart.
Jessie Leigh is charged with two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of his estranged wife and her boyfriend.
Also on the stand today, police officers and detectives who talked about the crime scene investigation and the arrest of Jessie Leigh at his parents home after the murders.
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Graphite Solar becomes Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company's largest operating renewables project
The 104 MWdc / 80 MWac project delivers benefits for Carbon County, UT, powers Meta with clean energy
SALT LAKE CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphite Solar, a project developed by rPlus Energies, has reached commercial operation. Located in Carbon County, UT, with a power capacity of 104 MWdc / 80 MWac, Graphite is now the first operating solar project rPlus Energies has developed and the largest operational asset in project owner Greenbacker's clean energy fleet.
rPlus Energies and Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC ("GREC" or "Greenbacker"), a leading green energy investment company and independent power producer, joined project partners and local officials at a July 12 commissioning ceremony to celebrate the project's completion and the benefits it provides for the area. Graphite supports local green jobs and generates increased tax revenue for the community, while expanding the region's contributions to America's energy landscape.
"It's very special that Graphite Solar can play a role in helping Carbon County diversify its contributions to the local energy infrastructure," said Charles Wheeler, CEO of GREC. "A place with a long history of power production is now home to Greenbacker's largest operating clean energy project." (Previously, the company's 61 MWdc Turquoise Solar in Nevada held that title.)
The project has begun delivering solar energy to the Meta (formerly Facebook) data center in nearby Eagle Mountain, UT, helping the company power its operations exclusively with renewable energy.
"Bringing new renewable energy and investment to communities where we operate is a priority for Meta," said Urvi Parekh, Director, Renewable Energy at Meta. "We appreciate the partnership with rPlus and Greenbacker that is delivering this new solar energy to the Utah grid in support of our local operations."
Graphite has a long-term power purchase agreement with PacifiCorp on behalf of Meta. The contract was developed under Rocky Mountain Power's Schedule 34 green energy tariff, which helps sizable energy consumers source renewables to meet their clean energy targets.
"Rocky Mountain Power is committed to helping our customers, and the communities we serve, meet their renewable energy goals," said Merlin Rushton, regional business manager in Price, Utah. "Projects like this are a demonstration of our company's commitment to expand energy choices for our customers and manage the transition to a 21st Century electricity network."
Greenbacker, rPlus, and Sundt Renewables (the project's engineering, procurement, and construction contractor) have also invested in the community and its workforce with a scholarship program. The Local First Scholarship - Graphite Solar program provides $75,000 to students who reside in Carbon County and who plan to pursue their career goals locally after completing their certificate or degree.
"A lot of work, dedication, and collaboration has been made to get to this point," said Luigi Resta, rPlus Energies President & CEO. "We are immensely proud that we can contribute to the continuation of the energy legacy that is Carbon County."
Greenbacker acquired Graphite Solar from rPlus in December 2020, contracting with the developer to manage the project through construction. Construction involved installing 1.5 miles of transmission lines and 257,700 solar modules and supported 273,800 hours of construction labor.
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC is a publicly reporting, non-traded limited liability sustainable infrastructure company that acquires and manages income-producing renewable energy and other energy-related businesses, including solar and wind farms. We seek to invest in high-quality projects that sell clean power under long-term contract to high-creditworthy counterparties such as utilities, municipalities, and corporations. We are long-term owner-operators, who strive to be good stewards of the land and responsible members of the communities in which we operate. We believe our focus on power production and income generation creates value that we can then pass on to our shareholders—while facilitating the transition toward a clean energy future. For more information, please visit www.greenbackercapital.com.
rPlus Energies develops modern power plants to contribute to the rebuilding of America's energy infrastructure. Through partnership with the private sector, municipalities, and utilities, rPlus Energies develops utility-scale power plants to access a region's best mix of renewable resources to enable a more dispatchable and reliable power supply. rPlus Energies has over 30 projects across 15 market areas in the U.S. in active development including solar, wind, pumped storage hydro, and solar plus battery. rPlus Energies is a subsidiary of The Gardner Company, family owned and operated since 1976, which is dedicated to building better communities through thoughtful, sustainable practices in developing and managing real estate, renewable energy and technology, and providing results-oriented philanthropy. Learn more at www.rplusenergies.com.
PacifiCorp is one of the lowest-cost electrical providers in the United States, serving 2 million customers. The company operates as Rocky Mountain Power in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming and as Pacific Power in California, Oregon, and Washington. PacifiCorp provides safe and reliable service through a vast, integrated system of generation and transmission that connects communities as the largest regulated utility owner of wind power in the West. For more information, visit www.pacificorp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the time the forward-looking statements are made. Although Greenbacker believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the expectations will be attained or that any deviation will not be material. Greenbacker undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained herein to conform to actual results or changes in its expectations.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today shared the company's role in the O-RAN PlugFest organized by the O-RAN ALLIANCE and hosted by industry leaders. The PlugFest involved a series of on-site demonstrations across multiple countries, conducted in May and June 2022.
VIAVI was relied upon to provide benchmarking and validation for PlugFest tests and demonstrations hosted by:
- AT&T and Dish Wireless at the following locations:
- Telefónica in Madrid, Spain; and
- Auray OTIC and Security Lab in Taiwan.
"The increasing maturity of the O-RAN ecosystem was evident across the entire PlugFest," commented Dr. Ian Wong, CTO Office, VIAVI and Co-Chair, Testing and Integration Focus Group, O-RAN ALLIANCE. "Open Radio Units (O-RUs) are completing fronthaul conformance certification, and moving beyond certification into performance testing. Interoperability in multi-vendor environments beyond the O-RU was also more in focus, with key combinations including O-RU and Open Distributed Unit (O-DU), O-DU and Open Central Unit (O-CU), and complete end-to-end networks being demonstrated. Vendors showcased the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) and its potential to bring AI/ML techniques to network optimization and service management. And with security of open networks growing in importance, this PlugFest session also included running O-RAN and 3GPP security test cases."
The VIAVI Test Suite for O-RAN Specifications supported conformance, performance, interoperability and end-to-end testing:
- O-RU – VIAVI and Rohde & Schwarz partnered on O-RAN Fronthaul (OFH) conformance and 3GPP pre-conformance testing of O-RUs from Foxconn and other vendors. The two companies also jointly validated an O-RU reference design with components from Analog Devices and Intel. The combined testbed includes the VIAVI TM500 O-RU Tester and the Rohde & Schwarz SMW200A Vector Signal Generator (VSG), FSW Signal and Spectrum Analyzer and Vector Signal Explorer (VSE) software, with the O-RU Test Manager providing a seamless user experience. Separately, VIAVI supported conformance and performance testing of a C-Band 64TRX Massive MIMO Fujitsu O-RU, providing the TM500 O-RU Tester, TM500 UE Emulator and T-BERD/MTS 5800 PTP/SyncE grandmaster.
- Transport – VIAVI also provided the T-BERD/MTS-5800 for Xhaul Transport and Synchronization testing on ADVA's FSP 150-XG418 as a Cell Site Gateway (CSG) and Ensemble Activator network operating system (NOS) on Edgecore AS7316-26XB as a Hub Site Router (HSR), and validating the compatibility of third-party optics plugs from Precision Optical Transceivers.
- End-to-end interoperability and security testing – The VIAVI TM500 UE Emulator and TeraVM Core Emulator were used for E2E and security testing of multiple vendor combinations, including: the Foxconn O-RU and REIGN CORE; the Pegatron O-RU, O-CU and O-DU; and equipment from ASKEY.
- RIC – VIAVI demonstrated near real-time RIC platform performance benchmarking by integrating another vendor's xApp with the VIAVI TeraVM RIC Test. The two companies also partnered to demonstrate traffic steering in near real-time RIC by integrating anomaly detection, quality prediction and traffic steering xApps with the TeraVM RIC Test, in a fully automated, closed-loop fashion, and in a multi-vendor, multi-technology environment.
"Interest in cross-industry collaboration on O-RAN has grown so substantially that we have moved to multiple PlugFest sessions during the year," said Stephen Hire, Vice President of Wireless Marketing, VIAVI. "Beyond the number of participants, complexity is introduced in terms of end-to-end interoperability, AI- and ML-driven automation in assurance and optimization, and security. VIAVI enabled our partners to surmount this complexity by delivering comprehensive and relevant test cases on proven platforms, known for simplicity of use and expedited results."
VIAVI offers the most comprehensive test suite on the market for lab validation, field deployment and service assurance of O-RAN networks. With vast experience validating network products for operators and manufacturers worldwide, VIAVI allows any node – O-RU, O-DU, O-CU, RIC and Core – and complete end-to-end testing to be performed on premise, in the cloud or as a service.
About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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Mower, co-inventor of implantable defibrillator, dies at 89
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dr. Morton Mower, a former Maryland-based cardiologist who helped invent an automatic implantable defibrillator that has helped countless heart patients live longer and healthier, has died at age 89.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mower, who died two days earlier of cancer at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, The Baltimore Sun reported. The Maryland native had moved to Colorado about a decade ago.
Mower and Dr. Michel Mirowski, both colleagues at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, began working in 1969 on developing a miniature defibrillator that could be implanted into a patient. The device would correct a patient’s over-rapid or inefficient heartbeat with an electric shock to resume its regular rhythm.
“It was the talk of the whole hospital that these two crazy guys are going to put in an automatic defibrillator,” Mower said in a 2015 interview with The Lancet medical journal. “If something had gone awry, we would have never lived it down. We were these two crazy guys who wanted to put a time bomb in people’s chests, so to speak.”
The physicians had, in a matter of months, a model of an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator for demonstration. But it wasn’t until 1980 that the device was implanted into a human at Johns Hopkins Hospital, the newspaper reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the device in 1985. Both doctors shared the patent for the device, the technology of which was sold to pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly. Mower later became director of medical research for the Eli Lilly division that produced the implantable cardioverter defibrillator, according to the newspaper.
“I think Morty had as much influence successfully finding a treatment for sudden death as anyone in our profession,” said Dr. David Cannom, a retired Los Angeles cardiologist and longtime friend.
The device “proved that it was better than medication in treating arrhythmia, and they did this against all odds at a small hospital in Baltimore,” Cannom added. “And for the past 40 years, it has proven that it’s reliable” while saving many lives.
Mower, a Baltimore native who grew up in Frederick, attended Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He worked at Baltimore hospitals and served in the Army before beginning his professional career at Sinai in 1966 as a co-investigator of its Coronary Drug Project. He was chief or acting chief of cardiology at the hospital for several years in the 1970s and 1980s. Sinai Hospital named a medical office building for him in 2005.
Later in his career, he was a consultant or executive for several medical companies.
“He continued his research and worked up until his death,” his son, Mark Mower, of Beverly Hills, California, wrote in an email to the newspaper. “He never wanted to waste a moment of his life.”
Mower received many awards, including a 2002 induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He also was involved in many Jewish charitable organizations. One group, Jewish National Fund-USA, praised him for his fundraising efforts toward water infrastructure, education and community centers in Israel. Mower and his wife of 57 years, Toby, had visited Israel weeks before his death.
“As a medical inventor, his innovations restarted the hearts of millions, yet he also gave a heartbeat to an entire nation – the land and people of Israel,” Jewish National Fund-USA CEO Russell F. Robinson said in a news release.
In addition to his wife and son, Mower is survived by his daughter, Robin Sara Mower of Denver; and three grandchildren.
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SHVO and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announce the restoration of Miami Beach's most storied property, The Raleigh, by renowned architect Peter Marino.
NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHVO, the New York-based, culture-defining real estate development and investment firm, and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the ultra-luxury global hospitality brand, are pleased to announce the next chapter of the iconic Miami Beach property, The Raleigh, with a highly anticipated revival and restoration. Located at 1775 Collins Avenue, the re-imagined, three-acre retreat with 220 feet of ocean frontage in the heart of Miami's vibrant Art Deco district will feature three distinct components designed by famed architect Peter Marino:
- A 60 room and suite hotel managed by Rosewood, entirely restored and elegantly modernized with ultra-luxury service and amenities.
- Rosewood Residences Miami Beach, a newly constructed 17-story oceanfront tower featuring 44 residences and timeless architecture.
- A private member's club offering beachfront dining and leisure.
"As the steward of Miami's most iconic property, The Raleigh, I am thrilled to partner with preeminent luxury hotel brand, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and world-renowned architect Peter Marino to reimagine and secure the rich legacy of The Raleigh, creating a new, unparalleled hospitality experience in Miami Beach," says Michael Shvo, Chairman and CEO of SHVO. "We are excited to introduce the hotel as well as the residences at The Raleigh, which offer the unique opportunity, for the first time ever, to live on property."
Acclaimed American architect and frequent SHVO collaborator Peter Marino is helming the design and restoration of the property in collaboration with Miami-based Kobi Karp Architects, engaging celebrated artists and craftsmen to imagine an elegant and authentic contemporary design. Keeping The Raleigh's distinct Miami history in mind, The Raleigh's famed gathering places, the Martini Bar and Tiger Room, will be restored and reborn with an eye for both Miami's historic Art Deco elegance and its modern roots.
"At Rosewood, we are committed to preserving historical gems that truly embody their destinations, while also breathing new life into the properties," says Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. "Our commitment to the local community is to ensure that The Raleigh honors its legacy for locals and visitors to once again relish this long-cherished property."
Originally constructed in the 1940s by Miami architect Lawrence Murray Dixon, The Raleigh will be complemented with the addition of its two historic neighbors, the Richmond and South Seas Hotels, with each buildings' historic Art Deco facade restored and integrated within the ultra-luxury hotel, in line with Rosewood's guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy. SHVO is developing The Raleigh, South Seas, and Richmond Hotels together with Deutsche Finance America.
Working closely with the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board, SHVO's comprehensive and meticulous restoration plans are now underway and include Miami's most iconic swimming pool known for its curvaceous design and tropical foliage, designated the most beautiful pool in America by Time Magazine.
"This fresh, historic restoration and renovation of The Raleigh joins a private beach club with a Latin beat and elegant residences of demure black, white and ivory. This mixture is the best Miami cocktail that I can imagine," says Peter Marino.
The contemporary new tower adjacent to the historic Raleigh hotel will house Rosewood Residences Miami Beach featuring 44 private homes with unobstructed ocean views and prime ocean proximity. The tower's façade features white columns and black mullions that create rhythm and movement while prioritizing large windows for maximum light, air, and ocean views. In the interiors, a calm material palette featuring artisan plasters, hand-painted millwork, and noble stones with impeccable detailing create a serene and elegant place for living. The residences are accessible via private porte-cochere and two dedicated residential lobbies featuring art and furnishings curated by Peter Marino.
For more info, visit www.TheRaleigh.com. High-resolution images linked here.
About SHVO
SHVO is a real-estate development and investment firm built on the vision of founder and CEO, Michael Shvo, to create culture-defining experiences in iconic properties. Headquartered in New York City with offices in Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, SHVO owns and operates a national portfolio with more than $8 billion in assets under management with more than 4.5 million square feet across industry sectors, including commercial office and retail, hospitality, and luxury residential assets. The firm's selective portfolio of architecturally significant properties, from innovative ground up new developments to revitalized landmarks that define skylines in the world's leading cities, includes the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, 333 South Wabash Avenue also known as, "The Big Red," in Chicago, Mandarin Oriental Residences at 9200 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, Mandarin Oriental Residences Fifth Avenue in New York City and the AMAN New York, hotel and residences at the Crown building. With a proven track record of acquiring, developing, and managing super-prime assets, SHVO stands for iconic properties in cherished locations, distinctive design aesthetics, and unmatched quality. By emphasizing the unique experience and individual nature of each property, SHVO's record of increasing demand while achieving exceptional premiums has secured investments from the world's most selective institutional investors. Renowned and trusted for its expertise, SHVO is fully integrated with highly diversified industry experience in every aspect of acquisitions, finance, development, design, sales, leasing, property management, hospitality, and sustainability.
For more information visit www.shvo.com
About Peter Marino
Peter Marino, AIA, is the principal of Peter Marino Architect, a 160-person, New York–based architecture practice founded in 1978. Working globally across a broad range of project types and scales, Marino is widely credited for redefining modern luxury through equal emphasis on architecture and interior design. The practice is recognized for its award-winning residential, retail, cultural, and hospitality projects worldwide. Well known for integrating art within architectural designs, Peter Marino has commissioned more than 300 site-specific works of art. PMA projects currently in design or recently completed include a Cheval Blanc hotel in the historic 'La Samaritaine' in Paris; the Cheval Blanc Beverly Hills Hotel; a flagship for Bulgari in Place Vendome, Paris; a flagship for Dior on Avenue Montaigne in Paris; new buildings for Chanel in Miami and Beverly Hills; a complex of buildings in Greece; a Louis Vuitton flagship in Ginza, Tokyo; an art foundation in Southampton, New York; condominiums in Miami; numerous private residences worldwide. Peter Marino purchased and restored the former Rogers Memorial Library at 11 Jobs Lane in Southampton, New York, and opened Peter Marino Art Foundation in the summer of 2021. Peter Marino's distinguished honors include 22 citations from the AIA for architectural design excellence. He is Chairman of Venetian Heritage Foundation and on the board of directors for International Committee of L'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs. He holds an architecture degree from Cornell University and began his career at Skidmore Owings & Merrill, George Nelson and I.M. Pei/Cossutta & Ponte.
For more information: www.petermarinoarchitect.com
About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 29 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 17 countries, with 24 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand's A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location's history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong and Rosewood São Paulo. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for the ownership or rental of properties co-located with a Rosewood hotel or resort and of standalone for-sale residences. Rosewood Residences are defined by the brand's commitment to Enriched Living through thoughtful details and experiences that enhance the quality of life while evoking a sense of discovery and inspiration. For more information: www.rosewoodhotels.com
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New bottling line set to be installed at Winston-Salem production facility; create new jobs
RALEIGH, N.C., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC (PBV) announced today a $35 million investment to install a new state-of-the-art bottling line at its production facility in Winston-Salem, N.C. The line will improve efficiencies in the company's manufacturing operations by optimizing production capacity for some of the bottler's largest growing brands, including Aquafina and Lipton Tea, and PBV-owned brand Nature's Twist.
"This investment is a promise to our customers and consumers that we will continue to meet their beverage needs and demonstrates our long-term commitment to the region and the State of North Carolina," said Derek Hill, President & CEO of PBV. "We're excited about the opportunities that this new line will afford us as we focus on innovation and improving efficiencies. This investment allows us to continue operating at our best and ensures stable and well-paying jobs for years to come."
The new bottling line will produce millions of cases of beverages per year and can manufacture bottles made from 100-percent recycled material. PBV expects to add up to 10 new full-time jobs upon completion of the project.
"Staying connected to the needs of our customers and consumers is at the forefront of how PBV runs its operations," said Matthew Bucherati, Senior Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain at PBV. "Running our operations responsibly and sustainably is paramount. This new line incorporates the latest bottling technology, allowing us to keep up with demand while remaining good stewards in communities where we operate. I'm very proud of this investment and what we're able to deliver to our customers and consumers."
PBV acquired the 526,000 sq. ft. production facility in Winston-Salem, N.C. in 2012. In 2021, the company leased an additional 316,000 sq. ft. warehouse extension due to increased storage needs.
Construction of the new bottling line is scheduled to start in 2023 and is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC (PBV) is the largest privately-held manufacturer, seller, and distributor of PepsiCo beverages in North America. A joint venture of Suntory Group and PepsiCo, PBV's portfolio includes Pepsi-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Starbucks, Lipton Teas, Gatorade, Cheerwine, Orangina, and more. Additionally, PBV-owned brands, including Nature's Twist, Twisted Punch, and Sparkling OH! are distributed to the Lower 48 states and Canada through its subsidiary, Ventures Food & Beverage. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., PBV has operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware and over 2,700 employees. Learn more at www.pepsibottlingventures.com.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The weekend couldn’t come soon enough for players at the Masters, who really had only two choices as the sun began to set on Augusta National and the reality of their situation became clear.
They could watch Scottie Scheffler roll in birdie putts and wonder why more of theirs don’t go in, too.
Or they could study the weather and hope the wind howls through the tall Georgia pines.
Tiger Woods didn’t need to announce what group he’s in.
“It’s going to be windy. It’s going to be cool,” Woods said. “It’s going to be the Masters that I think the Masters Committee has been looking forward to for a number of years. We haven’t had it like this.”
We haven’t had a leader like Scheffler in a while, either. He’s got a five-shot lead that looked stunningly easy to craft and, more importantly, perhaps, he’s got history on his side.
Just five times before in Masters history has a player had a five-shot lead going into the weekend. The last four times the player won, most recently in 2015 when Jordan Spieth picked up a green jacket.
And all Scheffler needs to do is play the same kind of competitive crushing golf he’s been playing all year.
“As long as I’m committed to everything, everything should be fine,” the Texan said. “The rest really isn’t up to me.”
That kind of calm attitude has made this a breakthrough year for Scheffler, who suddenly finds himself the No. 1 player in the world. After his first win in February in Phoenix he added two more championships to his collection, including two weeks ago at the Match Play in San Antonio.
For those keeping score at home, that’s three wins in five tournaments.
Those were nice, and those were important. They paid good money and probably already have made Scheffler the player of the year.
But this is the Masters. The winner gets a green jacket and all that goes with it.
The weekend pressure can be suffocating. What looked doable on Friday may not be on Sunday.
Oh, and then there’s Woods, who lurks nine shots back but still has hopes of contending. And, really, who’s going to count him out after all he already has overcome?
“I’ve got a chance going into the weekend,” Woods said. “Hopefully I’ll have one of those light-bulb moments and turn it on in the weekend and get it done. You’ve seen guys do it with a chance going into the back nine. If you are within five or six going into the back nine, anything can happen. I need to get myself there. That’s the key. I need to get myself there.”
Those may be little more than wishful thoughts for Woods, no matter the number of green jackets he already has won (5) or his familiarity with every blade of grass on the golf course he loves most.
But a guy’s got to have something. And he’s not the only one holding out hope.
“He clearly has control of everything right now based off the last couple of months, so I’m not too surprised,” said Justin Thomas, who matched Scheffler’s 67 but was still seven shots back. “But yeah, I would appreciate it if he would stop going too far away.”
If there’s anything that can shake Scheffler — and with three wins in his last five starts it’s hard to figure what that might be — there are three former champions who are within six shots of him.
That includes last year’s winner, Hideki Matsuyama and 2011 winner Charl Schwartzel. Looming just a shot back is former world No. 1 and 2020 winner Dustin Johnson.
That’s a lot of golf firepower and Augusta National is a lot of golf course. Strange things can happen on a weekend when the wind blows, especially if the greens dry out more and the shots become that much tougher.
Scheffler is only in his third Masters, so he’s not one to judge history. Up until February he hadn’t even won a tournament on the PGA Tour.
A few early birdies by Woods, a few big roars echoing across the landscape can do damage to a player’s psyche.
Besides, as lore goes, nothing ever starts at the Masters until the back nine on Sunday.
“If you’re within five or six on that back nine going into Sunday you’ve got a chance,” Woods said. “So I just need to get there.”
A tall task, sure, but what does Woods have to lose?
Remember, he wasn’t supposed to be here anyway.
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Thirty Year Veteran in Operations and Human Resources Joins Executive Team
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Breakthrough Medicines (CBM) announced today the appointment of Joseph (Joe) Lingle as Chief People Officer. In his role, Lingle will oversee all Human Resources (HR) activities, including talent management, workplace experience, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).
"We are thrilled to have Joe join our executive team, "said Joerg Ahlgrimm, Chief Executive Officer of CBM. "Not only is his unique background in engineering and biotechnology a perfect fit for CBM, but he is a roll-up his sleeves team player who will make an immediate and profound impact on our company, its employees and our many clients."
Prior to joining CBM, Lingle spent the past two years focused on the integration and expansion of the cell therapy operations at Bristol Myers Squibb to support the commercialization and supply of two CAR-T assets (ABECMA® and Breyanzi®). This work included partnerships with operations and HR stakeholders to stand up new CAR-T manufacturing sites in the U.S. and Europe, drive talent planning and culture initiatives for the organization, and provide trusted counsel to key executives as their HR Business Partner.
A seasoned executive, Lingle has more than 30 years of experience in diverse roles in engineering, biotech manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, change management, and global operations with large pharma organizations (including Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, and Novartis) before transitioning into executive level roles in HR within the pharma/biotech space as well as other industries.
"I am passionate about the cell/gene therapy space, in large part due to the impact cancer and other diseases have had on my family and friends," said Lingle. "Our employees are our most valuable asset in achieving CBM's noble mission of saving lives by accelerating the development and manufacturing of advanced therapies, and I am beyond thrilled to do my part by leading the HR function and ensuring we hire and retain the best talent to help us get there."
Lingle earned his Bachelor and Master of Civil Engineering degrees from Villanova University and has completed executive coursework in finance and strategy at both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has also published several papers, is a Lean Sigma Green Belt and earned multiple certifications and accreditations in HR and change management.
A resident of Yardley, PA, with his wife, Maureen, Lingle enjoys hiking, travel, golf, coaching, and staying connected to his alma mater (Villanova) through volunteer activities with the college of engineering and lacrosse programs
About The Center for Breakthrough Medicines
CBM is a cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) based in the heart of Philadelphia's Cellicon Valley. CBM offers pre-clinical through commercial manufacturing capabilities including process development, plasmid DNA, viral vector manufacturing, cell banking, cell processing, and a full suite of complimentary testing and analytical capabilities. Through a single-source, end-to-end solution, CBM accelerates time to market without compromising quality.
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| 2022-06-01T13:59:50Z
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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Botox is one of the fastest growing aesthetic treatments, and for good reason: Its wrinkle-reducing effects are far more impressive than any topical skincare cream can offer. Botox is FDA-approved to treat stubborn frontalis (forehead) lines, glabellar lines between your brows (aka "frown" or "eleven" lines) and lateral canthi lines (aka "crow's feet") around your eyes. Botox is also commonly used in other capacities to smooth nasalis lines (aka "bunny lines") and reduce pore size, for example. Results usually kick in around two weeks after your treatment and last for about three months.
"Botox works by temporarily relaxing the targeted facial muscles, which softens the look of wrinkles," says Debra Thomas, a certified aesthetic nurse provider at The Skin Center, which has six medical spas across the Pittsburgh region. The company's newest state-of-the-art clinic just opened in Murrysville last month.
"The #1 question I get from first-time Botox clients is: Will my face look frozen?" says Thomas. "Think about it this way: Every bottle of Botox is the same—it's a regulated drug. So the critical factor in getting natural-looking results is all about the provider who is injecting the Botox," explains Thomas, who is also a Botox national trainer and travels the country teaching injection techniques.
You probably already have several Botox devotees in your friend circle singing its praises. According to Allergan Aesthetics, the makers of Botox, 2.4 million Botox treatments have already been administered this year. And don't think Botox is only for women: The Skin Center has seen a 67% increase in male Botox patients this past year.
If you're considering Botox, here are the safety measures Thomas recommends:
- Experience matters. Go to a medical spa that has an established reputation. "At The Skin Center, we've been doing Botox for 20 years, since it was first approved by the FDA," says Thomas. "This means that not only do you have tenured providers with great experience, but that new providers coming on board are getting the best training and supervision as well." Always ask questions like: How long has the provider been doing Botox? How many patients has he or she treated?
- Beware of counterfeit Botox. On treatment day, before you start, ask your provider to show you the bottle of Botox first. "It's scary to think that there is counterfeit Botox out there, but there is. If you see Botox advertised at a ridiculously cheap price, double check you are getting the real thing first," cautions Thomas.
- Don't get it at a Botox party. Just because Botox has become as popular as tupperware doesn't mean you should get it anywhere else than in a medically supervised, safe and clean clinic.
- Do ask for emergency contact information. A reputable provider will give you instructions on what to do if you have any questions or concerns outside of business hours.
You're in safe hands at The Skin Center. Out of over 30,000 medical spas in the country, The Skin Center is recognized as a Top 10 Botox Provider in the Nation by Allergan Aesthetics. The company always offers complimentary Botox consultations and don't miss its first-time patient special: $100 OFF your first treatment.
Contact Information:
The Skin Center
Zachary Cole, Sr. Marketing Manager
412-429-1151
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| 2022-06-01T15:30:50Z
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Biden hosts climate meeting amid high gas price pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, who has recently been focused on boosting oil production to reduce rising gas costs, will turn his attention to climate change on Friday when he convenes a virtual meeting of some of the world’s biggest economies.
Among the participants will be China, Germany, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the European Union. Also present will be Egypt, which is hosting the next United Nations summit on climate change, and the U.N. secretary general, António Guterres.
The conference is known as the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, and it began under President Barack Obama in 2009.
The White House said the meeting is a “continuation of the president’s efforts to use all levers to tackle the global climate crisis.” Senior administration officials, who were not authorized to comment publicly before the event, said Biden would use the opportunity to prod his counterparts to adopt additional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Among the priorities are slashing methane leaks and getting more zero-emission vehicles on the roads.
The officials said they expect some of the countries to announce more ambitious climate targets as part of the landmark agreement reached in Paris in 2015.
But the Russian invasion of Ukraine has scrambled Biden’s climate goals by driving up the cost of gasoline. Facing political pressure to get prices under control in a midterm election year, the Democratic president has urged U.S. oil refiners to produce more fuel.
Biden also is also expected to visit Saudi Arabia next month. The White House recently praised the kingdom after OPEC+ announced that it would pump more oil to boost the global supply.
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LA CROSSE, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Marine. This year, 81% of employees said it's a great place to work – 14 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
"Great Place to Work Certification™ isn't something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience," said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. "It's the only official recognition determined by employees' real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Marine Credit Union is one of the best companies to work for in the country."
"At Marine, we believe in the three-stakeholder model: if we treat our employees better than anyone else can or will, our employees will take care of our members better than anyone else can or will, and in turn, our members will bring Marine Credit Union their hard-earned business," said President and CEO Darrick Weeks. "I could not be prouder of our team for putting our first stakeholder, our people, first. We celebrate them and thank them for making Marine great."
How we did it
We purposefully acted on thoughtful and open feedback from our people over the past two years. Coupled with initiatives and programs like those listed below, their feedback and active engagement in making the employee experience better, contributed to our high scores and designation.
- Heart of MCU, employee story program
- Transitioned our core values, using an inclusive approach that enlisted voices from a cross-functional team of employees, the Values Task Force
- Listening Sessions, monthly virtual coffee chats and Town Halls to continuously listen to our people and build an internal community
- Tell Me Something Good – internal kudos board to post employee and member stories
- Annual employee appreciation event, which includes food, entertainment and prize giveaways
- Career paths for each area of the credit union defined and published for all to access
- Goal cascade launched to connect all employees work to the greater purpose of the organization to advance the lives of people in our communities
- Streamlined goal setting using a visible transparent system for all employees to see and reach their business and personal development goals.
- Launch of Employee Resource Groups such as the initiation of a young professional's group
- Prioritized leadership development regular quarterly leadership development workshops
- Implemented a new learning management system along with over 100 new custom learning modules for employees to have development at their fingertips
- Time off for life events: Graduation (self and/or child), new home purchase, new child (adopted or biological), military service (self and/or family member)
- Volunteerism: Up to 24 hours of paid time off for volunteering (16 for any cause, additional 8 for veterans-related causes)
- Special Contributor – Peer-to-peer recognition program
- Internal promotions & transitions – 60+ employees promoted or transitioned to other roles within the credit union so far in 2022
- Launched a Belonging & Inclusion Journey to promote diversity, equity and community
- Continued commitment to remote work options
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Special employee pricing on deposit accounts, mortgage and consumer loans
- Continued commitment to the community through our MCU Foundation, which advances financial education through programs like Finding HOME and supports charitable giving in the communities we serve. Employees can request funds for charitable causes they, or our members, are passionate about.
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
WE'RE HIRING!
Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: MarineCU.com/Careers.
About Marine Credit Union
Marine Credit Union is built upon the strong belief that members are more than a credit score, and we are committed to providing financial services to all members of the community—including those with past financial challenges. Marine will continue our long-standing tradition of delivering personalized lending solutions to fit our members' individual needs. Marine Credit Union is a full-service financial institution serving members with office locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. For more information, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive "employer-of-choice" recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.
Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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MIAMI, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embark, the next generation insurance MGA, has expanded availability of its auto insurance program to Florida through its partnership with Incline P&C Group, providing much needed protection for the Sunshine State's most underserved drivers.
"Our expansion into Florida marks our commitment to bring stable prices and fair claims resolution to drivers that other insurance providers often neglect," said Bill Caldwell, CEO of Embark. "Our program is designed to welcome all drivers, including those with a lapse in coverage. We also work tirelessly to make insurance affordable through low down payments and flexible payment options."
Embark was founded in 2018 to develop and manage custom insurance programs in partnership with top-rated insurance carriers, most often for niche or underserved segments. Its non-standard auto program is designed to provide mandatory insurance protection for those that struggle to find insurance, such as people with foreign drivers' licenses or those that have imperfect payment histories. Embark provides 24/7 online access to policy documents and billing, and tri-lingual phone servicing for its Hispanic and Portuguese customers.
Availability of insurance coverage is a major public issue in Florida. A 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council found that more than 20% of Florida drivers are uninsured, the sixth-highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country. Florida has over 15 million licensed drivers, translating to over 3 million of those people driving without auto insurance. According to the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida, an advocacy group for the insurance industry, the high percentage of uninsured drivers in Florida is caused by high insurance premiums.
In addition, Florida has one of the largest populations of "non-standard" drivers in the U.S. at 12.5%, following CA (22.5%) and Texas (16.9%) based on insurance premium data from AM Best. Non-standard is a classification insurance companies use to describe drivers whose risk factors make it difficult or impossible to obtain insurance at standard or preferred rates. Embark and its insurance carrier partners bring a long-range perspective, insurance expertise and rigor to find ways to bring affordable insurance to the non-standard auto segment.
Earlier this year, also through its partnership with Incline P&C Group, Embark introduced its non-standard auto insurance product to California, continuing its mission to bring affordable insurance to the drivers that need it most. Embark now serves 60% of the U.S. non-standard market, including Florida, California, Texas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Alabama, and plans to continue to expand its availability in other states. Embark is available through a network of authorized independent insurance agents. Insurance agencies interested in appointment opportunities can request information on Embarkmga.com.
ABOUT EMBARK
Embark is the smarter, next generation MGA, delivering plug and play insurance solutions for its carrier and distribution partners. Embark's depth of program expertise spans auto, property, manufactured home, and professional liability, serving both specialty and broad market opportunities. Embark provides full program management capabilities to its strategic carrier partners, including product management, pricing, compliance, claims, servicing, policy administration, and distribution management. Founded in 2018, Embark is setting a new bar for the value an MGA can bring to agents, distributors, carriers, and reinsurers. It has a team of over 150 people, with offices in Georgia, California, and remote, with additional service operations in Mexico. For more information, please visit Embarkmga.com.
ABOUT INCLINE P&C GROUP
Bringing over 75 years of combined industry experience, Incline P&C Group is the premier insurance program market services firm. Privately owned and operated with an exclusive focus on the program insurance market, the executive team's experience and expertise combined with effective underwriting discipline and risk management provides each client with various platforms and associated services to meet almost any need in the industry. Partnering with a team that has a wealth of experience and the financial strength is critical when choosing the right program carrier. Incline brings those qualifications and more. Key services include active program management, disciplined underwriting process, risk management, reinsurance expertise, and economic alignment. Founded in 2015, Incline has a team of over 40 employees; headquartered in Austin, TX with offices in Dallas, TX, Fort Worth, TX, and Stamford, CT. To learn more about Incline P&C Group, visit: https://inclinepc.com.
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Erin Clark
eclark@embarkgeneral.com
217-494-1275
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the recently discovered deaths of Ukrainian Journalists Roman Nezhyborets and Zoreslav Zamoysk.
"As Russian troops pulled back from the Kyiv region last week the world discovered atrocities including bodies left behind and mass graves. Among the discoveries were the deaths of journalists Roman Nezhborets, a video technician at Dytynets; and, Zoreslay Zamoysky, a freelance journalist. As we try to track the number of journalists killed in Ukraine through public reports we find these are the 11th and 12th journalists and media workers to be killed in this conflict. Nezhyboret's body was found with gunshot wounds. His mother reported to the Committee to Protect Journalists that Russian troops had tracked him using his cell phone. He might have been killed in early March according to reports. Zamoysky last published to his Facebook account March 4."
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a leading voice for press freedom in the United States and around the world.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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| 2022-04-26T01:54:02Z
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GENEVA, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pascal Portes, who leads the R&D department of the fragrance and natural ingredients division at L'OCCITANE en Provence will speak at the 2022 World Perfumery Congress in Miami Beach, Florida, June 29th to July 1st. Pascal Portes will present 'Forgotten Perfumery Plants: Fragrance Revelation for Innovation', 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 29th.
For centuries, a multitude of plants have been used to create perfumes, which have been largely forgotten over time. Today, these forgotten perfumery plants represent an intriguing source of innovation in the development of natural raw materials. L'OCCITANE en Provence has collaborated with the Chemistry Institute of Nice, France, and the International Perfume Museum in Grasse, in an R&D project that not only revives precious historical heritage but offers insights into the link between ingredient sourcing and biodiversity regeneration.
'As Nature is the largest R&D laboratory on the face of the earth, at L'OCCITANE, we're like explorers who set off towards unknown lands with boundless enthusiasm, never knowing what we're going to discover.' – Pascal Portes
This unique R&D project seeks to rediscover and explore forgotten perfumery plants, and to evaluate the possibility of reintroducing them as present-day ingredients. Hundreds of books were studied, and a variety of experts were interviewed. Data was collected regarding identity, history, symbolism, uses, smell, medicinal properties, and hypotheses as to the reason plants may have been forgotten, and with the information obtained, a database containing more than eight hundred perfumery plants was created. The interest of L'OCCITANE en Provence to respect biodiversity led to a closer look into Hawthorn and Sweet Clover, both identified as forgotten perfumery plants, and each having ecological benefits in terms of biodiversity regeneration.
The Forgotten Plants project was researched and developed by:
P. PORTES, Laboratoires M&L, L'OCCITANE Group, A.S BOUVILLE, Institut de Chimie de Nice, CNRS, Université Côte d'Azur and Laboratoires M&L, J.C. LHOMMET, Laboratoires M&L, L'OCCITANE Group and X. FERNANDEZ, Institut de Chimie de Nice, CNRS, Université Côte d'Azur and K. DA FONTE, Institut de Chimie de Nice, CNRS, Université Côte d'Azur
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SUZHOU, China, July 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Kintor Pharma scientists published results of a study titled " Inhibitory Effects of GT0918 on Acute Lung Injury and the Molecular Mechanisms of Anti-inflammatory Response " in the preprint journal bioRxiv. The study demonstrated that pruxelutamide (GT0918) is an effective therapeutic drug for severe COVID-19 patients, in addition to mild to moderate COVID-19 patients treatment.
The Kintor team found that pruxelutamide could reduce cytokine release and suppress inflammatory responses through inhibiting NF-κB signaling and activating NRF2. Therefore, pruxelutamide exhibits potentials in regulating immune system function, maintaining immune homeostasis, and reducing the risk of cytokine release storm (CRS), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and tissue damage .
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global public health crisis since early 2020. Scientists around the world have made great efforts in developing vaccines and drugs against COVID-19. However, the unexpected emergence of SARS-CoV-2 virus variants, which carry multiple mutations on the spike protein receptor binding domain, may be resistant to existing treatments such as neutralizing antibodies or vaccines. Oral drugs are especially necessary for the world to defeat the pandemic apart from vaccines and neutralizing antibodies.
Pruxelutamide, an oral therapeutic drug, independently developed by Kintor Pharma, has been showing to accelerate viral clearance and recovery rate in COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms by blocking SARS-CoV-2 infiltrating into host cells though down-regulating ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expressions. Clinical studies have shown that pruxelutamide reduced mortality rate and shortened hospital stay in COVID-19 inpatients. Moreover, Pruxelutamide exhibits protective efficacy in severe COVID-19 patients in critical care.
In the present study, the team conducted lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and Poly(I:C) induced model to explore the immune regulation mechanism of pruxelutamide.
Specifically, in vitro experiments with various kinds of immune cells (lines) showed that pruxelutamide down-regulated LPS-induced IL-6 and TNF-α expression and secretion in a dose-dependent manner. Previous clinical data suggest that upregulation of TNF-α and IL-6 in patients with COVID-19 often predicts poor prognosis. These pro-inflammatory factors are quickly eliminated in mild-to-moderate patients, but their delayed and continued elevation can lead to cytokine release syndrome (CRS). CRS can induce a series of side effects, such as severe lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a common characteristic in severe COVID-19 patients. Pruxelutamide decreased the levels of these proinflammatory cytokines in a dose-dependent manner and protected against CRS-induced severe clinical COVID-19 outcomes. Further analysis indicated pruxelutamide down-regulated the activation of p65 by decreasing phosphorylation of IκBα, in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting pruxelutamide inhibited the expression of proinflammatory cytokines through NF-κB signaling.
Moreover, by screening of more than 200 transcription factors, the team found the binding activity of NRF2 was enhanced with pruxelutamide treatment. It was found that pruxelutamide could up-regulate the level of NRF2 protein and enhanced the signal response of NRF2, suggesting another important mechanism of pruxelutamide in immune regulation.
Meanwhile, in vivo data in LPS and Poly I:C induced acute lung injury model showed that, treated with pruxelutamide, proinflammatory cytokines in alveolar lavage fluid of mice were decreased , less inflammatory infiltration in lung tissue was observed , and alveolar structure was normalized. These results suggest that pruxelutamide can reduce acute lung injury in mice by reducing the level of proinflammatory factors and maintaining immune homeostasis.
In conclusion, this study demonstrated the immune regulation mechanism of pruxelutamide. Pruxelutamide is not only effective for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients, but also an effective therapeutic drug for severe COVID-19 patients by reducing the risk of cytokine storm and acute respiratory distress.
Pruxelutamide is an ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) and TMPRSS2 (transmembrane protease, serine 2) proteins inhibitor that blocks the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into host cells. For COVID-19 patients with early symptoms, targeting the ACE2/TMPRSS2 signal axis by pruxelutamide could significantly inhibit the entry of the virus into host cells. For severe patients, pruxelutamide promotes the clearance of pathogens and decreases inflammation by NF-κb sigaling, as well as activating the Nrf2 pathway, which inhibits the over-production of proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, and chemokines, thus minimizing cytokine storms and tissues damage. In this way, pruxelutamide might be well-positioned as an effective drug for COVID-19 patients from early symptoms to hospitalized/severe conditions.
Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited is developing and commercializing a robust pipeline of innovative small molecule and biological therapeutics for androgen-receptor-related disease areas with unmet medical needs, including COVID-19, prostate, breast and liver cancers, alopecia and acne. For more information, visit www.kintor.com.cn.
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General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Published: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:00 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Net earnings of $766 million on revenue of $9.2 billion
Operating margin 10.6%, up 20 bps year over year, 90 bps sequentially
Diluted EPS of $2.75, up 5.4% year over year
Continued strong Gulfstream demand
RESTON, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-quarter 2022 net earnings of $766 million on revenue of $9.2 billion. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.75, a 5.4% increase from the year-ago quarter.
"Demand in the quarter was very strong in Aerospace, with margins showing steady improvement year over year," said Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our defense segments demonstrated solid operating performance and had several important wins."
Cash Net cash provided by operating activities in the quarter totaled $659 million. During the quarter, the company invested $224 million in capital expenditures, paid $349 million in dividends, and used $800 million to repurchase shares, ending the quarter with $2.2 billion in cash and equivalents on hand. For the first half of the year, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $2.6 billion, or 176% of net earnings.
Backlog Orders remained strong across the company with a consolidated book-to-bill ratio, defined as orders divided by revenue, of 1.1-to-1 for the quarter, with particular strength in the Aerospace segment driven by strong order activity for Gulfstream aircraft. In addition to company-wide backlog of $87.6 billion, estimated potential contract value, representing management's estimate of additional value in unfunded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and unexercised options, was $38.7 billion. Total estimated contract value, the sum of all backlog components, was $126.4 billion at the end of the quarter.
Significant awards in the quarter for the three defense segments included $410 million with a maximum potential value of $1.1 billion from the U.S. Army to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle; $295 million for various munitions and ordnance with additional option value of $465 million; $525 million from the Army to upgrade Stryker vehicles; $500 million from the U.S. Navy for long-lead materials to support construction of two additional John Lewis-class (T-AO-205) fleet replenishment oilers; $355 million to produce Abrams main battle tanks in the system enhancement package version 3 (SEPv3) configuration for Australia; $160 million with a maximum potential value of $325 million from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build and operate ground systems for the new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network; $315 million from the Navy for submarine industrial base development and expansion for the Columbia-class submarine program; a contract with a maximum potential value of $300 million for development and sustainment of applications and websites for the Administrative Office of the United States Courts; and $545 million for several key classified contracts.
About General Dynamics Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $38.5 billion in revenue in 2021. More information is available at www.gd.com.
Certain statements in this press release, including any statements about the company's future operational and financial performance, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "believes," "forecasts," "scheduled," "outlook," "estimates," "should" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results and trends may differ materially from what is forecast in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors. Additional information regarding these factors is contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made. The company does not undertake any obligation to update or publicly release revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or changes in expectations after the date of this press release.
WEBCAST INFORMATION: General Dynamics will webcast its second-quarter 2022 financial results conference call at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The webcast will be a listen-only audio event available at www.gd.com. An on-demand replay of the webcast will be available by telephone one hour after the end of the call and end on August 3, 2022, at 866-813-9403 (international: +44 204-525-0658); passcode 671446. Charts furnished to investors and securities analysts in connection with General Dynamics' announcement of its financial results are available at www.gd.com.
We received the following significant contract awards during the second quarter of 2022:
Marine Systems:
$500 from the U.S. Navy for long-lead materials to support construction of two additional John Lewis-class (T-AO-205) fleet replenishment oilers.
$315 from the Navy to provide submarine industrial base development and expansion for the Columbia-class program.
$100 from the Navy for long-lead materials to support construction of an additional Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) auxiliary support ship.
$55 from the Navy to provide ongoing lead yard services for the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG-51) destroyer program.
$50 from the Navy to improve submarine acoustic performance.
Combat Systems:
$410 from the U.S. Army to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle. The contract has a maximum potential value of $1.1 billion.
$295 for various munitions and ordnance with additional option value of $465.
$525 from the Army to upgrade Stryker vehicles to the double-V-hull (DVH) A1 configuration.
$355 to produce Abrams main battle tanks in the system enhancement package version 3 (SEPv3) configuration for Australia.
$60 to produce M3 amphibious bridge systems for an international customer. The contract has a maximum potential value of $210.
$90 from the Army for engineering and logistics support services for the Abrams family of vehicles.
$50 from the Army to upgrade domestic Abrams main battle tanks to the SEPv3 configuration.
Technologies:
$545 for several key classified contracts.
$160 from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build and operate ground systems for the new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. The contract has a maximum potential value of $325.
An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the development and sustainment of applications and websites for the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AOUSC). The contract has a maximum potential value of $300.
$280 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for several contracts, including work to provide cloud services and software tools.
$155 to provide ship modernization services for the Navy.
$120 to provide global enterprise and digital modernization services under the Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) contract.
$10 from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to provide information technology (IT) support to more than 500,000 VA personnel and contractors nationwide. The contract has a maximum potential value of $110.
$105 from the Army for computing and communications equipment under the Common Hardware Systems-5 program.
$85 to provide military information support operations for the United States Special Operations Command.
$75 to provide command, control and communications capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Papa Bear's Italian restaurant relocating to Thursday's Plaza, temporary closing Aug. 8
JACKSON TWP. – Papa Bear's Italian restaurant is moving a few football fields south to a new spot in Belden Village.
The popular purveyor of Italian dishes will relocate to 4744 Dressler Road NW in Thursday's Plaza. The move will make way for new business development at the current location.
It's the third move for the restaurant since its founding in the 1980s. Originally on Belpar Street NW, the late Joe DiPietro — founder of the Pizza Oven chain — relocated Papa Bear's to 4990 Dressler Road NW in December 1988.
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David DiPietro, Joe's son, said the current location will close Aug. 8. There is no set date for reopening down the street, but it will be sometime during the fall.
"It will be as soon as possible," DiPietro said, adding that the new location must be fitted with equipment, including furnishings and decor from the current location. "We're anticipating a short hiatus."
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New Papa Bear's will be smaller than current restaurant
The new location will be a full-service restaurant, with a bar, carryout and delivery, DiPietro said. But plans call for only 80 seats in the new restaurant, compared with 340 at the current location.
The new Papa Bear's will be about the same size as the original restaurant on Belpar, while the design will be similar to the bar area in the current site, DiPietro said. Plans call for pulling the bar from the current location and installing it in the new restaurant.
The menu will continue to have the favorite dishes — baked ziti, stuffed shells and ravioli — customers are accustomed to enjoying at Papa Bear's, DiPietro said.
"We'll keep doing what we do good," he said.
Several factors played into the DiPietro's decision to relocate. The size of the current restaurant was key. Times have changed and few restaurants are still that large. It also has been difficult to find employees to staff a large restaurant, he said.
The coronavirus pandemic, which forced restaurants to close temporarily, also played a role.
"COVID hasn't helped any part of our business whatever," DiPietro said.
New business coming to current Belden site
In May, the Stark County Regional Planning Commission gave conditional approval to demolish the current restaurant and replace it with smaller buildings.
Drawings showed two 5,500-square-foot structures — separated by a drive — at the site. Plans indicate the building on the south would have two retail occupants, while the other has space for a restaurant and a retail business. A drive-thru is part of the north building.
DiPietro said he couldn't discuss the new project planned for the site at 4990 Dressler Road NW. Thomas English Retail Real Estate, based in Indianapolis, submitted plans for the project.
The company didn't respond to a request for comment.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that Steve Chapman, chief executive officer, and Mike Brophy, chief financial officer, will be presenting at the following upcoming investor conferences:
- Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 4:05 pm ET.
- Baird 2022 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm ET.
Interested parties may access live and archived webcasts of the presentation on the Natera Investor Relations website at investor.natera.com, where the webcasts will be archived for future reference.
About Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements and are not a representation that Natera's plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Natera's expectations as of the date of this press release, and Natera disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in "Risk Factors" in Natera's recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in other filings Natera makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available at www.natera.com/investors and www.sec.gov.
Contacts
Investor Relations: Mike Brophy, CFO, Natera, Inc., 510-826-2350
Media: Brian Symmons, SVP of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Natera, Inc., pr@natera.com
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine enters primary day the favorite to defeat Trump-aligned GOP challengers
By Gregory Krieg, CNN
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appears poised to fend off his Republican challengers in the state’s gubernatorial primary, with significant leads in recent polling and fundraising — and a pair of Donald Trump acolytes in former US Rep. Jim Renacci and farmer Joe Blystone appearing to divide support among the former President’s staunchest supporters.
DeWine, who is seeking a second term, has been a staple of Republican Party politics in his state for nearly four decades, a conservative establishment figure whose long political career includes representing Ohio in the US House and Senate, as well as serving as the state’s attorney general and lieutenant governor.
That DeWine holds such a significant lead in the polls underscores the unique political dynamics that govern — and divide — federal and statewide elections, with the latter proving less hospitable to Trump-aligned challengers and right wing firebrands.
One factor likely helping DeWine: That Trump himself, despite hinting in the past that he was not a fan of the incumbent governor, has steered clear of the primary. In the end, voters who might have otherwise coalesced behind an anointed candidate have split off in different directions.
“There might have been a different dynamic had there only been one opponent and that opponent had been able to get the Trump endorsement. But the fact that it was divided, I think probably, in a way, influenced what Trump was going to do,” Paul Beck, an emeritus political science professor at Ohio State University, told CNN. “One could imagine in a perfect Trumpian world, he would’ve wanted to endorse whoever DeWine’s opponent was. But then he’s looking at the polls, and he’s saying, you know, if I were to endorse somebody, that’s not going to pull them over the top.”
Still, DeWine had been expected to face a more testing campaign after backlash to his initial response to Covid-19, when he angered some in the Republican base with aggressive restrictions to blunt the virus during the early days of the pandemic. But many of those policies were quickly rolled back and DeWine’s top health officer, Dr. Amy Acton, who came under intense criticism from Republicans, left her job in June 2020.
DeWine’s popularity with the business community in Ohio, a long record of social conservatism, his strong fundraising and poll numbers, and the energy focused on the hotly contested Senate GOP primary has blunted any concerted movement on the right to punish the governor for what conservative critics described as overstepping on pandemic policy.
Blystone, a first-time candidate notable for his silver and white beard and signature cowboy hat, has been critical of DeWine over not going far enough on issues like abortion — he’s for a full ban — and has staked his run on familiar right-wing attacks on what he’s described as government overreach. But in a recent interview with WSYX in Columbus, near where he lives, Blystone said there was at least one issue on which he would would support government intervention: a recently introduced state bill that would ban transgender athletes from playing school sports, hormone blockers and gender-affirming care for minors.
“We’ve gotten to the point where you know we, we’re teaching children in school that they can actually choose their gender identity,” Blystone said. “And we need to, that’s what we need to be teaching our children and I believe that the government is going to have to get in this.”
Renacci, a staunch conservative, is more of a polished candidate, but has been no more successful in the polls. He entered the primary in June 2021 with a wholesale criticism of DeWine administration policies, from taxes to refugee policy. But some of his strongest attacks have been over the governor’s handling of Covid. In an August 2021 op-ed, Renacci accused DeWine of overreaction, leading “with fear,” and imposing “draconian” measures in his initial response.
“DeWine shut Ohio down too quickly and refused to open back up soon enough. He’s reacted more in line with Democratic governors like Andrew Cuomo of New York or Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan,” Renacci wrote, “instead of Republican governors like Ron DeSantis of Florida and Kristi Noem of South Dakota.”
But the message does not seem to have broken through — to primary voters or Trump himself.
Renacci has failed to pick up significant traction. A recent Fox poll showed DeWine with 43% to Rennaci’s 24%. Blystone was a close third with 19%. In the campaign’s closing days, Renacci told The New York Times that he had quit even attempting to raise money. DeWine, meanwhile, has significant outside backing.
Though most observers are skeptical that Renacci would have overtaken DeWine even with Trump’s backing, his status in the race has suffered for a lack of it. Still, he made some inroads into Trump circles. He brought on a consultant the former President’s one-time top adviser Brad Parscale, with whom he appeared in a Facebook Live last fall and released an ad titled, “Trump Support Timeline,” which noted that Renacci endorsed Trump’s first presidential election in March 2016, “213 days before Mike DeWine.”
DeWine has been less bothered to catch the former President’s gaze.
In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, DeWine in an interview on CNN less than 10 days after Joe Biden defeated Trump, became one of the first leading Republicans to state the obvious and call Biden the “President-elect.”
“I’m worried about this virus. I’m not looking at what the merits of the case are. It would appear that Joe Biden is going to be the next president of the United States,” DeWine said.
Trump, days later, fired back at DeWine, suggesting he would support a challenge to the sitting Ohio leader.
“Who will be running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio?” Trump tweeted. “Will be hotly contested!”
In the end, though, the heat from Ohio has mostly emanated from the chaotic Senate primary, with Trump effectively ignoring the gubernatorial contest.
With the support of the Republican Governors Association and state party leaders, DeWine — who never debated his challengers, who include former state Rep. Ron Hood — has focused his messaging on the broader electorate. A recent ad, now pinned to the top of DeWine’s Twitter account, begins with the words: “Joe Biden’s inflation is crushing Americans.”
“Governor DeWine delivered for Ohio when it mattered most and people trust his leadership,” RGA spokesman Jesse Hunt said. “A strong local economy that delivers good-paying jobs has been a staple of his agenda, and that focus is a major reason why he’ll be elected for another four years.”
DeWine has most recently benefited from a decision earlier this year by the tech company Intel to invest a reported $20 billion in the state to produce semiconductor chips, a shot in the arm for Ohio manufacturers and its jobs market — and an opportunity for DeWine tout both his business chops and position himself as a worthy adversary of Chinese industry, a winning issue with Republican voters.
“Intel’s announcement today is a signal to China and to the rest of the world that from now on, our essential manufactured products in this country will be made in the United States of America,” DeWine said at the January event announcing the company’s massive investment.
Renacci, during an online meeting with DeWine hosted by the editorial board of The Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com, criticized the deal as a handout to Intel, citing state incentives included in the deal. But that back-and-forth, the closest thing to a debate the contest has seen, is unlikely to have move the needle.
“It’s interesting that Mr. Renacci didn’t cite one thing he’s going to do,” DeWine said during their exchange, “he’s just critical of what we have done.”
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ALBANY – On a recent Sunday night at his home outside of Sasser, Ken Faust knew something was wrong; however, he had no way of knowing just how endangered his life was nor the lengths to which health care professionals at Phoebe would go to save him.
As the Uniform Division Commander for the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office and a 30-year veteran of the department, Faust has dealt with a lot of emergencies. But he had never experienced a personal medical crisis.
“I’ve never had any cardiac problems at all; my blood pressure has always been normal,” Faust, 51, said. “I was diagnosed with diabetes 17 years ago, but other than that, I’ve never had any real health issues.”
That changed the night of May 8. Faust’s wife, Billi, was out of town, and after he put their daughter to bed, he felt some tightness in his chest. As he went to bed, the problem got worse.
“When I laid down, if felt like someone had stabbed an icepick in my jaw,” he said.
Faust called a relative to come pick up 7-year-old Lyndie, and then he called 911. Thanks to technology donated to area emergency medical services agencies by the Phoebe Foundation, the Terrell County EMS crew who responded to Faust’s call was able to transmit his real-time electrocardiogram results to Phoebe’s main emergency center. Those results showed he was having a STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction), the most serious and deadliest form of heart attack.
“He was clearly having a heart attack, so the ER activated our STEMI protocol,” Dr. Mark Cohen, an interventional cardiologist and the medical director for cardiology at Phoebe. The STEMI team was waiting for Faust when the ambulance arrived, and it’s a good thing because as the EMS crew rolled him in, he went into cardiac arrest.
“He just kept going into ventricular fibrillation, which is when your heart beats about 400 times a minute," Cohen said. "When you have a heart attack that kills you, that’s usually what happens."
The ER team began shocking Faust with a defibrillator over and over and over again, trying to get his heart back in rhythm. Between shocks, they continually performed CPR to keep his blood flowing.
“I died multiple times, and the folks at Phoebe went above and beyond to bring me back,” Faust said.
The team shocked Faust more than 50 times in the ER before moving him to the cath lab, where he was shocked 20 additional times before Cohen was able to get a catheter into his arteries.
“I don’t think I’ve ever taken someone into the cath lab while we’re doing CPR on them and had them survive,” Cohen said. “It was pretty stunning.”
Cohen found two major arteries that were almost completely blocked. He placed stents in both of them to restore blood flow, but Faust wasn’t out of the woods yet.
“With an attack this severe, even if we get the patient out of the cath lab, if you don’t have a good critical care team in place, they may not make it," Cohen said. "You’ve got to have meticulous critical care."
The critical care team got Faust through the perilous next 24 hours, and – despite enduring 45 minutes of CPR – he suffered no brain damage.
“He had no effective cardiac output, so all he had to keep his blood flowing was CPR," Cohen said. "Obviously, it was very effective because it kept his neurological function completely intact."
Faust said that, throughout the entire ordeal, he was never afraid.
“I’m a Christian. I’m a deacon in my church. I know where I’m going, so I never had any stress,” he said. “I know it’s a miracle I survived. All the glory goes to God and the folks He gave the ability to bring me back around.”
Faust said he hopes his story inspires others to take heart attack symptoms seriously.
“If you’re having chest pains, do not hesitate to call 911 to get medical help," he said. "Don’t let pride be the death of you.”
Last year, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital became the first Georgia hospital south of Macon to earn designation as a Level 1 Emergency Cardiac Care Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Cohen said he believes Faust’s case is a great example of what that designation means for patients.
“If he hadn’t called the paramedics when he did, if they hadn’t gotten to him quickly, if the ER hadn’t had 15 people ready to work on him, if we hadn’t had the skilled cath lab team to handle a difficult intervention and the critical care team working on him during that critical 24-hour period, he wouldn’t have survived,” Cohen said. “I’ve never seen anyone get shocked that many times and be able to walk out of the hospital. It truly takes a village.”
Faust said he is extremely grateful for that village. He’s thankful he was able to return home to his wife and little girl and 19-year-old son, and he’s anxious to return to work at the sheriff’s office next week.
“I’m up and doing good; I feel fine,” he said. “I can’t say enough about Phoebe. They’re good folks. They cared. They could have given up after shock number 30, but they didn’t, and that’s why I’m still here today.”
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Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover attempt with a “poison pill”— a financial device that companies have been wielding against unwelcome suitors for decades.
WHAT ARE POISON PILLS SUPPOSED TO DO?
The ingredients of each poison pill vary, but they’re all designed to give corporate boards an option to flood the market with so much newly created stock that a takeover becomes prohibitively expensive. The strategy was popularized back in the 1980s when publicly held companies were being stalked by corporate raiders such as Carl Icahn — now more frequently described as “activist investors.”
Twitter didn’t disclose the details of its poison pill Friday, but said it would provide more information in a forthcoming filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which the company delayed because public markets were closed Friday.
The San Francisco company’s plan will be triggered if a shareholder accumulates a stake of 15% or more. Musk, best known as CEO of electric car maker Tesla, currently holds a roughly 9% stake.
CAN A POISON PILL BE A NEGOTIATING PLOY?
Although they are supposed to help prevent an unsolicited takeover, poison pills also often open the door to further negotiations that can force a bidder to sweeten the deal. If a higher price makes sense to the board, a poison pill can simply be cast aside along with the acrimony it provoked, clearing the way for a sale to completed.
True to form, Twitter left its door open by emphasizing that its poison pill won’t prevent its board from “engaging with parties or accepting an acquisition proposal” at a higher price.
Adopting a poison pill also frequently results in lawsuits alleging that a corporate board and management team is using the tactic to keep their jobs against the best interests of shareholders. These complaints are sometimes filed by shareholders who think a takeover offer is fair and want to cash out at that price or by the bidder vying to make the purchase.
HOW DID ELON MUSK REACT TO TWITTER’S ANNOUNCEMENT?
Musk, a prolific tweeter with 82 million followers on Twitter, had no immediate reaction to the company’s poison pill. But on Thursday he indicated he was ready to wage a legal battle.
“If the current Twitter board takes actions contrary to shareholder interests, they would be breaching their fiduciary duty,” Musk tweeted.“The liability they would thereby assume would be titanic in scale.”
Musk has publicly said that its $43 billion bid is his best and final offer for Twitter, but other corporate suitors have made similar statements before ultimately upping the ante. With an estimated fortune of $265 billion, Musk would seem to have deep enough pockets to raise his offer, although he is still working out how to finance the proposed purchase.
HOW HAS THIS DEFENSE WORKED IN THE PAST?
Takeover tussles often dissolve into gamesmanship that include poison pills and other maneuvers designed to make a buyout more difficult. That’s what happened in one of the biggest and most drawn out takeover dances in Silicon Valley history..
After business software maker Oracle made an unsolicited $5.1 billion offer for its smaller rival PeopleSoft in June 2003, the two companies spent the next 18 months fighting with each other.
As part of its defense, PeopleSoft not only adopted a poison pill that authorized the board to flood the market with more shares, it also created what it called a “customer assurance program.” That plan promised to pay customers five times the cost of their software licenses if PeopleSoft was sold within the next two years, creating an estimated liability of up to $800 million for an acquiring company.
PeopleSoft also got another helping hand when the U.S. Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit seek to block a takeover, although a judge ruled in Oracle’s favor.
Even though the company ended up selling to Oracle, PeopleSoft’s defense strategy paid off for its shareholders. Oracle’s final purchase price was $11.1 billion — more than twice its original bid.
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| 2022-04-16T01:06:42Z
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New equity market valuation model discussed by Oliver Wyman CEO at Davos
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oliver Wyman Forum, Oliver Wyman's research and leadership community, today published the third in a series of five white papers that, taken together, provide one of the most comprehensive analysis of the US financial markets ever developed. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).
"Overhauling the Science of Valuations" combines finance, accounting, analytics, economics, history, and sociology to re-imagine concepts of financial analysis that were developed half a century ago but that have stagnated ever since.
First, it introduces a new equity-market valuation metric that is timelier than the price/earnings (P/E) ratio and less volatile than the cyclically adjusted price/earnings ratio (CAPE) based on 10-year-average earnings. In other words, the new valuation metric beats both on even their best features.
Second, the paper reveals 10 critical insights into the US economy and markets that are not part of the common knowledge of professional investors, but should be. For instance, we show that breakeven inflation expectations are a poor measure of the market's view of expected inflation, but a very good, if misunderstood, measure of risk conditions.
Third, it confirms that the traditional CAPM fails in practice, but also that the failure is due to executional issues. It proceeds to fix those issues and show that the re-engineered CAPM is a powerful explainer of equity prices over the last century and a half.
Finally, the paper turns to the Treasury market, highlighting 10 largely unknown risks that both influence long-term Treasuries and hide the true risk-free interest rate that helps determine whether equities are over- or undervalued.
Nick Studer, CEO of Oliver Wyman, discussed the new model recently during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum titled How Detached Are Markets from Economic Reality? The discussion included senior leaders from the public and private sectors and examined how the markets have remained relatively buoyant despite the pandemic, supply shocks, and geopolitical conflict.
Jacques Cesar, a former managing partner of Oliver Wyman and the author of the five white papers, notes that different parts of the third paper will interest different communities. For example, the academic community will be most interested in the reengineering of the CAPM. Treasury and Federal Reserve officials will be most interested in the quantification of the linkage between tax and monetary policy and equity prices. And investors and money managers will improve their decision-making by leveraging the highly accurate modeling of the true drivers of equity and Treasury prices.
The Oliver Wyman Forum is Oliver Wyman's think tank, dedicated to building leadership communities to drive new solutions to shared global challenges. The Oliver Wyman Forum engages leading thinkers and develops new research to inspire action based on innovative insights on three fronts: Reframing Industry, Business in Society, and Global Economic and Political Change. Together with our growing and diverse community of experts, we focus on making a difference. For more ideas, sign up to receive Ready or Not, our monthly newsletter, follow us on LinkedIn, or visit www.oliverwymanforum.com.
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 5,700 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC].
For more information, visit www.oliverwyman.com. Follow Oliver Wyman on Twitter @OliverWyman.
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| 2022-06-02T19:03:34Z
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ATLANTA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced that it will report second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, before the market opens. In conjunction, the company will host a conference call to review results at 8:00 a.m. EDT on the same day.
The conference call can be accessed by dialing (833) 636-1352 for U.S. participants, or (412) 902-4148 for international participants, and referencing the Sharecare call; or via live audio webcast, also available online at https://investors.sharecare.com.
A webcast replay of the call will be available for on-demand listening at the same links and will remain available for approximately 90 days.
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
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| 2022-07-20T12:36:38Z
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Utah's first drone show company, Open Sky Productions, created a custom drone show with more than one hundred drones for the Sandy City Balloon Festival, a free, public event on Saturday, August 13 at 9:45 p.m.
SANDY, Utah, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Sky Productions has created one of its remarkable drone shows for the Sandy City Balloon Festival, including more than one hundred drones lighting up the sky for 11 minutes at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the City Promenade in Sandy.
Open Sky Productions is the first drone show company in Utah and has created custom drone shows in multiple countries and several U.S. states. Utah local Jesse Stone was inspired when he saw the drone show during the Olympic opening ceremony at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics and wanted to bring the experience to Utahns.
"I saw the ski hill and all of a sudden, lights started to appear and take shape in the form of a snowboarder, a dove and the Olympic rings. At first, it seemed too incredible to be real-life. I didn't know what to think. When they announced it was synchronized drones, I couldn't believe it. Until that point, the technology I had seen was just one drone flying around," Stone said. "It's exciting to think that this is available to the general public now. It's stunning technology."
Open Sky has created epic drone shows set to music, in place of fireworks and for private birthday parties for clients who want a showstopper event to impress their guests. Drone shows are safer than fireworks in areas with high wildfire risk, and just as spectacular, as hundreds of drones fly in sync with each other.
Many of the drone shows Open Sky Production creates are for private events, and the team at Open Sky is excited to showcase one of their productions locally at this free, public event.
Open Sky Productions is a Utah-based drone light show company, from some of the same team behind award-winning frozen attraction Ice Castles. Open Sky has created remarkable and safe drone shows in multiple countries and U.S. states. Visit openskypro.com to see clips of magical drone shows and information about how to hire Open Sky Productions.
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| 2022-08-11T10:45:10Z
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Biden to deliver keynote at United We Stand summit
(Gray News) - President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the United We Stand Summit on Thursday at the White House.
According to the White House, the summit is designed to “counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety.”
The White House said it is spotlighting “a whole-of-society response” to address hate-fueled violence, uniting efforts of the federal government, civic, faith, philanthropic and business leaders.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the summit earlier in the day, saying in part, “I strongly believe no one should ever be made to fight alone, not on this. We must stand together. Students, parents, educators, faith leaders, business leaders and law enforcement officials, and we must clearly say that a harm against any one of us is a harm against all of us.”
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| 2022-09-15T19:02:06Z
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Idahoan Brand Releases Its First New Product Since 2019
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon discovering that 80% of consumers make mashed potatoes from scratch at least once a year and 40% of these consumers use chicken broth as an ingredient*, Idahoan® Foods - the leading producer of quality, Fresh-Dried™ potato products in the United States – was inspired to create a new flavor to provide home cooks with the potatoes they love, without all the work of peeling, boiling and mashing. Idahoan is excited to expand its broad range of products with the release of Idahoan® Chicken Broth Flavored Mashed Potatoes.
As the first new product launch for Idahoan since 2019 - due to a focus on supplying consumers with core products and meeting demand as at-home cooking increased during the pandemic - Chicken Broth Flavored Mashed Potatoes feature the same great texture and quick prep time fans know and love with an extra layer of flavor from the infusion of real chicken broth and herbs. The new offering joins a long line up of Flavored Mashed Potatoes, available in 16 varieties, giving fans choices for every meal occasion.
"We're thrilled to introduce Chicken Broth Flavored Mashed Potatoes to homes across the country hungry for high-quality, delicious products that simplify mealtime," said Ryan Ellis, VP of Marketing at Idahoan Foods. "With chicken broth being a popular ingredient in mashed potatoes, expanding the Idahoan line with a Chicken Broth variety was a natural opportunity as we focus on innovation in ways that allow Idahoan to be a part of mealtime across the country."
Mashed potato fans can find Idahoan® Chicken Broth Flavored Mashed Potatoes beginning in August 2022 at Kroger locations nationwide and online at shop.Idahoan.com. For more information and to stay up to date on all that's happening at Idahoan, visit http://idahoan.com/ and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
* Source: eSurvey results from 1,000+ respondents conducted in Fall 2021
Combining a full-service network of professionals from field to fork, Idahoan® is a leading manufacturer of value-added products. Its potato processing plants and nationally recognized retail, foodservice and warehouse club brands of products along with its close relationship with its growers, allow Idahoan Foods to deliver superior quality and value to its customers. For more information visit www.idahoan.com.
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| 2022-08-09T13:43:49Z
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Saturday night forecast: Cold front brings BIG cooldown to Northeast Kansas
Cold front brining chance for storms tonight, nice weather Sunday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A cold front is currently working its way through Northeast Kansas brining big changes to our weather. Behind the front this afternoon temperatures are in the 70s and 80s. Meanwhile those waiting for the cool down are still feeling the heat in the 90s with heat index values over 100º.
Tonight: Scattered showers and storms, then mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Cloudy in the morning then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low 80s. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
The cold front will continue to push south and east through the day and will produce some showers and storms as it moves through. The highest chance for rain this evening into late tonight is for areas south of I-70. One or two thunderstorms may become severe with quarter size hail and 60 mph winds, but widespread or considerable severe weather is not expected.
Monday look s fantastic with the cloud cover clearing away and temperatures in the low 80s with light south winds. We may dip below 60º Monday night into the upper 50s. We begin warming again on Tuesday with temperatures Tuesday afternoon expected to reach the upper 80s with south winds around 10 mph under sunny skies. Tuesday night will be mild in the mid 60s. We hit 90º again on Wednesday with breezy south winds at 10 to 15 mph and the mid 90s return by Thursday.
Chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms return as early as Thursday night as a weak boundary approaches the area. The weak cold front may end up stalling out in Kansas which would cause for scattered showers and storms into Saturday and maybe even Sunday of next weekend. Right now it does not appear to be a washout type system, but off and on showers and storms are possible for your Independence Day weekend.
Taking Action
- The chance for severe weather this evening is low and not expected to produce considerable storms. South of I-70, be prepared for nickel and dime size hail and 50-60 mph wind gusts.
- Tomorrow is our first cooler day behind the incoming cold front. Enjoy the next few days and find a way to be outdoors before the heat and humidity return.
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| 2022-06-25T22:02:15Z
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NATCHITOCHES, La., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The investiture of Dr. Marcus Jones as Northwestern State University's 20th president will take place with a formal ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in A.A. Fredericks Auditorium and will be followed by a community reception in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom. NSU alumni, supporters and friends are invited to join students, faculty and staff in the celebration.
Guest speakers will be Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, commissioner of Higher Education for the Louisiana Board of Regents, and Dr. Jim Henderson, president of the University of Louisiana System and former NSU president.
Directions, a schedule of events, an RSVP and other information is available at https://nsu.la/investiture
Events that will take place surrounding the investiture of Dr. Jones include a day of service and outdoor event for students, as well as a breakfast for faculty and staff.
Jones was named the university's president in November 2021 after serving as interim president since July 2021.
Jones has an extensive academic, business and legal background, having served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for the University of Louisiana System for the past year, where oversaw the areas of business finance, internal/external audit function, EEO and IT for the System and handled matters of system level importance on behalf of the UL System president. He also oversaw management of budgets, administration, policies and procedures and international relations and acted as the legal liaison for the System.
Jones served as NSU's executive vice president for university and business affairs from 2017-2020 where he was a key administrator in the planning, operation and management of the University.
Jones holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Northwestern State, a master's in international business and trade from Grambling State University and a law degree from Southern University Law Center where he was managing editor of the Southern Law Review. He also studied international business and finance at the University of Plymouth in Plymouth, England.
Jones has been a member of Northwestern's faculty since 1994 as an instructor of business, assistant professor of business law and international business, associate professor of business law and international business and has held the Ben D. Johnson Endowed Professorship since 1999.
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| 2022-08-22T12:48:56Z
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(The Hill) — In a matter of weeks, the Biden administration is set to unveil applications for student borrowers to register for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.
Under the effort announced last week, some borrowers will be able to apply for up to $10,000 in forgiveness and double that sum for Pell Grant recipients.
The administration says up to 43 million borrowers could see relief as part of the broad program, and the vast majority of these borrowers make under $75,000 per year.
Applications are expected to drop by early October, and borrowers will have a short window to apply if they want to see relief take effect before the end of the year.
Here are a few key steps student borrowers can take now to prepare for the application process.
Log into your student aid account
It’s been a long time since many student borrowers have had to make payments on their debt, and some new borrowers have yet to do so thanks to a years-long pandemic freeze on repayments set to lapse in the next few months.
One of the first things experts have urged borrowers to do in the coming weeks is log into their account at StudentAid.gov. There, borrowers will be able to view a breakdown of their federal loan and grant information as well as track and manage their federal loans.
“Some borrowers, depending on when they were enrolled, may have to first create an FSA [Federal Student Aid] ID to log into that student aid account,” said Rachel Gentry, director of government relations at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. “Some borrowers already have that ID from when they were students.”
Gentry stressed that borrowers should ensure now “that their contact information is all up to date” with both their loan servicers and the Education Department in their StudentAid.gov account.
The agency has said about 8 million borrowers could be eligible for automatic relief if their “relevant income data is already available” to the office. But borrowers will also be able to apply for forgiveness by early October if the agency doesn’t have that income data.
Borrowers who continued to make payments during the pandemic could also be eligible for a partial refund.
More details are expected to come out about the plan in the weeks ahead, but borrowers can also sign up for updates on the department’s main website.
Find out which loans you have
President Joe Biden’s forgiveness plan likely won’t relieve private loan debt, experts say, though there are questions about whether borrowers with certain loans issued by private lenders will be able to see relief.
In particular, experts are awaiting more information on how the department will handle Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans.
FFELP loans “were issued by private and state lenders, but they were guaranteed by the federal government,” Gentry explained. “So what that means is that if one of those borrowers were to default on their loan, the government would pay those private and nonfederal entities who are the lenders a substitute to kind of make up for their losses.”
“When we transitioned to 100 percent direct lending a little over a decade ago, some of those [FFELP] lenders’ portfolios were purchased by the federal government … so those loans that were purchased at that time basically became like federal loans,” she continued.
However, Gentry said some of the commercially held FFELP loans are still owned by private and state lenders.
“We’re still waiting for more information on what folks with commercially held [FFELP] loans are going to need to do to access the forgiveness, whether there will be a way for them to not have to take action to receive forgiveness or whether they’ll have to consolidate,” she said.
Check your income eligibility
Eligibility for the relief extends to borrowers with incomes of less than $125,000 for individuals and $250,000 for married couples and heads of households.
Experts say the amount will be based on income earned in 2020 and 2021, so borrowers may need to have that information available.
“Borrowers should make sure that they have access to those tax returns so that they have a sense of what their reported income is in those years,” Katharine Meyer, a fellow for the Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution, said.
“My read of the policy is going to be based on the lower of those two, so they should be familiar with which of their household incomes was lower in those two years,” she said.
Meyer also said borrowers shouldn’t be too concerned about a tax implication of this forgiveness program, noting “an exemption on taxing forgiven debts right now that runs through the end of 2025.”
However, there have been questions raised about borrowers who could have to pay some state taxes on the relief depending on where they reside.
Get acquainted with other programs
Many borrowers can participate in a federal income-driven repayment plan and could be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
The Education Department currently lists four income-driven repayment plans online that have varying durations and pay thresholds depending on factors such as level of higher education attained and income.
Under the current PSLF program, borrowers with government jobs or who work at nonprofit organizations could be eligible for forgiveness after 120 qualifying monthly payments, or a decade of consistent repayment.
Experts have urged borrowers to move quickly on applying for that program ahead of an October deadline.
“One potential area for confusion that borrowers are going to face in the coming months is the dual deadlines of submitting for potential forgiveness, and the process to apply for the temporary public service loan forgiveness program waiver,” Meyer said. “That program has a deadline at the end of Oct. 31.”
That deadline matters, Meyers said, because of the Education Department’s temporary loosening of eligibility requirements for the PSLF program that is set to lapse.
“These are things like counting prior payments that were not made under an income-driven repayment plan toward forgiveness,” she said.
“Many individuals may need to consolidate their loans in order to be eligible for that program,” she added. “That consolidation shouldn’t affect the eligibility of those loans to then get forgiven whenever that process gets rolled out. But I could see how a lot of borrowers will be confused about that.”
Prep that budget
Borrowers will have until the end of next year to apply for the broader forgiveness program announced last week. But they are advised to apply by Nov. 15 if they want to see the relief take effect before the end of the year — which is when the current pandemic freeze on repayment will expire.
The moratorium, which also applies to interest accrual, was extended last week through Dec. 31, marking the seventh such time the pause has been renewed since it was first enacted in March 2020.
However, the Biden administration has made clear it won’t be shooting for an eighth extension, which means many borrowers will likely have to prepare to make regular payments for the first time in years.
A report released by the Education Data Initiative earlier this year placed the average monthly student loan payment at around $460. But borrowers can pay more or less depending on their payment plan.
For example, the Education Department notes on its website that some borrowers could qualify for zero-dollar payments if they make under a certain amount.
”If you are experiencing financial difficulty and you expect to be experiencing financial difficulty, you can explore your options with a loan servicer,” student loan expert Mark Kantrowitz said. “Don’t wait until Dec. 31 to call the loan servicer.”
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| 2022-09-01T16:11:59Z
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
Alec Bohm doubled and had three hits for the Phillies, who rebounded from a three-game sweep at home against the lowly Chicago Cubs last weekend.
“It’s huge after losing three to the Cubs being able to come back today and pull that one out,” Stott said. “Hopefully that’ll give us the momentum to keep going.”
Austin Riley had a pair of doubles and Marcell Ozuna had three hits and an RBI for the Braves, who fell two games behind the first-place New York Mets in the NL East. Atlanta has lost two in a row for the first time since June 17-18.
“We’ll put this behind us and come out and win a game tomorrow,” manager Brian Snitker said.
With the Braves leading by one, A.J. Minter (4-3) got the first two outs in the eighth inning before Bohm and Yairo Muñoz singled to put runners on first and second. Stott then drove a full-count cutter into the seats in right field for his seventh home run, putting the Phillies ahead 6-4.
“The bullpen has been great,” Snitker said. “It’s going to happen every now and then.”
Andrew Bellatti (2-3) pitched a scoreless eighth for the win, and Seranthony Dominguez worked a perfect ninth for his fifth save.
“It’s a huge win altogether,” Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said. “The way we started the second half, the way we started this game. We kept fighting, kept grinding and got it done.”
Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up three runs on nine hits with eight strikeouts and no walks in six innings.
The Braves went ahead 4-3 in the sixth with a run off reliever Connor Brogdon. Riley hit his second double with one out, went to third on Brogdon’s wild pitch and scored on Ozuna’s chopper to third that left Johan Camargo with no play.
Atlanta jumped out to a 3-0 lead against starter Ranger Suárez in the second with the help of poor Philadelphia defense. With the bases loaded and two outs, Michael Harris II hit a grounder to Camargo at third. But his throw eluded first baseman Rhys Hoskins, allowing two runs to score on the error. Orlando Arcia then scored from third base on a wild pitch.
None of the three runs Suárez gave up were earned in his five innings of four-hit ball.
Philadelphia got within 3-2 in the bottom half on Stott’s two-run double that took a wild bounce in front of first baseman Matt Olson before getting past him. The Phillies tied it an inning later on J.T. Realmuto’s RBI single.
LIFE OF RILEY
Riley is batting .435 with seven doubles, eight homers and 15 RBIs since July 5.
“He’s been awesome all year,” Snitker said. “Unbelievable. Fun to watch. Just really good at-bats, playing great defense and just having about as good a year as you can.”
CRAWFORD SIGNS
The Phillies signed first-round draft pick Justin Crawford. Selected No. 17 overall, the 18-year-old hit .503 with 17 doubles and 52 RBIs in 42 games this past spring for Bishop Gorman High School in Nevada. He is the son of four-time All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford.
Philadelphia also inked OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. (third-round pick), RHP Orion Kerkering (fifth), LHP Mavis Graves (sixth), C Caleb Ricketts (seventh), RHP Alex Rao (eighth), OF Chad Castillo (ninth), C Gustavo Sosa (10th), C Jordan Dissin (12th), OF Cade Fergus (13th), SS Bryan Rincon (14th), OF Troy Schreffler (15th), RHP Josh Bortka (16th), RHP Daniel Harper (17th) and RHP Drew Garrett (19th).
TRAINER’S ROOM
Braves: RHP Kirby Yates (Tommy John surgery) is scheduled to make his fourth rehab appearance Wednesday at Triple-A Gwinnett.
Phillies: OF/DH Bryce Harper told reporters he did not have the pins removed from his broken left thumb during a doctor’s visit on Monday. The 2021 NL MVP will be re-evaluated next Monday. He expects to return at some point this season. … INF Jean Segura (broken right index finger) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. Segura hasn’t played since getting injured on May 31.
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Braves RHP Spencer Strider (4-3, 3.03 ERA) opposes RHP Aaron Nola (6-7, 3.13) in the middle game of the series Tuesday night.
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TORONTO, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - EQ Bank, powered by Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, announced it is increasing its interest rate by 0.15% to 1.65%1, effective Friday, June 24, 2022.
"We're committed to providing Canadians with more banking value," said Mahima Poddar, Group Head of Personal Banking. "Ease of sign up, no everyday banking fees, unlimited transactions, seamless free transfers between Canadian banks, fast international money transfers, and great rates on GICs that can be purchased at the touch of a button are just some of the reasons more people are choosing EQ Bank as their primary bank. This higher 1.65% everyday non promotional interest rate is another step towards enriching the lives of our customers."
There are many enhancements planned to keep making banking smarter for Canadians. Later this year EQ Bank will launch its first payment card, creating more convenient access to funds and greater ease for point of sale payments. With over $7 billion in deposits and more than 250,000 customers, EQ Bank was named the top Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2021 and 2022 list.
The new 1.65% interest rate is now available to all current and new customers, and applies to EQ Bank Savings Plus Accounts, TFSA accounts and RSP accounts.
All EQ Bank deposit products are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance†
EQB Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB, EQB.PR.C and EQB.R) and serves more than 340,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank has a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) has been named the top Schedule I Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2022 and 2021 lists. Please visit equitablebank.ca for details.
1 Interest is calculated daily on the total closing balance and paid monthly. Rates are per annum and subject to change without notice.
† Equitable Bank is a member of CDIC. EQ Bank is a trade name of Equitable Bank.
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| 2022-06-24T14:59:59Z
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DALLAS (KDAF) — When you’re in the South, a staple on a hot summer’s day or any day for that matter is sweet tea. Another popular drink southerners love with all of their heart is whiskey.
Now picture this, whiskey sweet tea, can you see it? Just look to the right of this text and you can. Twisted Tea has partnered up with Beam Suntory to shake up the spirits world with a limited release of Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey.
A press release says the limited edition spirit will launch Texas, and military outlets among other states like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Missouri.
Here’s a description of the Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey, “Twisted Tea Whiskey is made with real brewed tea and inspired by the brand’s flagship product, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Original flavor. The new Sweet Tea Whiskey packs the classic sweet tea taste balanced with real, well-rounded whiskey for a deliciously smooth blend of oak and bright lemon. It’s perfect on its own or as an addition to a cocktail and is available in 50mL, 750mL and 1L bottles. The Sweet Tea Whiskey has an ABV of 32.5% ABV / 65 proof.”
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| 2022-08-04T19:08:32Z
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mid-Del School District is proud to improve the air quality in their school buses.
Mid-Del Schools has partnered with Lumin-Air and Midwest Bus Sales to equip their school buses with MERV-13 equivalent filtration and UV-C. The Lumin-Air system continuously filters and disinfects the air recirculated through the school bus HVAC system, helping to reduce contaminants and making students and bus drivers safer.
Mike Bryan, Executive Director of Operations at Mid-Del Public Schools said "Improving the air quality on our school buses without adding chemicals to the air that students and drivers breathe was important to us. We chose to partner with Lumin-Air because their system does not add ions, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ozone or other chemicals to the air."
Lumin-Air's solution includes MERV-13 equivalent filtration and UVC lights in an enclosure, which helps reduce contaminants from recirculated air while the buses are occupied. The UVC is fully contained in an enclosure and safe for occupied spaces.
Dan Fillenwarth, Lumin-Air President, said "School buses have historically been the safest way to travel to and from school, but they are also the most densely occupied spaces in a school system with the poorest air quality."
Superintendent Dr. Rick Cobb added, "The safety of our students, teachers and community is our top priority. Throughout the pandemic we have taken every measure to mitigate risks. Providing clean air on our school buses is critical in our continued effort to keep the Mid-Del community safe."
Midwest Bus Sales, Division of Kincaid Group Holdings, began installation of the Lumin-Air systems in July. Midwest Bus Sales has dealerships, service departments, and parts locations in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado and Oklahoma. https://midwestbussales.com/location/el-reno-ok/
More about Mid-Del Schools: Located immediately east of Oklahoma City, Mid-Del Public Schools provide a comprehensive educational program for over 14,000 students. The district attracts the finest teachers available because of location, facilities, commitment to education, and a salary schedule which is one of the highest in the state. Mid-Del emphasizes active student learning, higher order thinking, reading and writing across the curriculum, cooperative learning, parental involvement, and high expectations for personal achievement. Mid-Del stresses scholastic excellence with special emphasis on the basics. Mid-Del is a school district where the priorities are teaching and learning. For more information about Mid-Del, please visit https://www.mid-del.net.
More about Lumin-Air: Lumin-Air is devoted to improving the air people breathe in indoor settings, and specializes in public transportation and school bus solutions. Lumin-Air follows ASHRAE (American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and APTA (American Public Transportation Association) recommendations, to increase outside air, improve filtration and supplement with UVC especially when outside air and filtration options are limited. For more information about Lumin-Air, please visit www.lumin-air.com.
CONTACT: Dan Fillenwarth, info@lumin-air.com
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| 2022-08-12T14:22:47Z
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to endorse the African Union’s new transitional mission in Somalia and authorized it to take action against al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and conduct a phased handover of security responsibilities to Somalia’s government.
The African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia, known as ATMIS, replaces the African Union Mission in Somalia, known as AMISOM, which has been in the Horn of Africa nation for 15 years trying to build lasting peace and security.
While the resolution adopted by the council recognizes significant changes in the security situation since it authorized AMISOM in February 2007 and improvements in Somalia’s capability to respond to security challenges, it also reaffirms “the need to combat terrorist threats by all means.”
Only in the past few years has Somalia begun to find its footing after three decades of chaos from warlords to the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group and the emergence of Islamic State-linked extremist groups. Last year, a political crisis further postponed long-delayed elections and lower house elections which were to be completed on March 15 are still not complete, further delaying the vote for a new president.
The British-drafted resolution authorizes the new ATMIS mission to support the Somali forces “in providing security for the political process at all levels.”
The Security Council underscored that completing the electoral process without further delay and achieving “a peaceful transition of power” will help Somalia move ahead with its national priorities and support its 2021 transition plan which outlines steps toward the gradual handover of responsibilities for security from international forces to the government.
The council reiterated its objective “of enabling Somalia to take full responsibility for its own security, including through assuming the leading role in countering and addressing the threat posed by al-Shabab.”
The resolution authorizes ATMIS to conduct jointly planned operations with Somali security forces “to degrade al-Shabab and affiliates linked to ISIL,” an acronym for the Islamic State group.
The council authorized AU member nations to deploy up to 19,626 uniformed personnel, including a minimum of 1.040 police, until Dec. 31, and endorsed the AU Peace and Security Council’s decision to reduce the peacekeeping force by 2,000 by that date. It authorized a reduced force of 17,626 between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2023, and noted that a joint proposal including the AU and Somalia envisions further cuts to 14,626 in September 2023, 10,626 in June 2024 and “zero personnel” by the end of December 2024.
The resolution welcomes the Somali government’s intention to generate 3,850 new security forces by December 2022, 8,525 new forces by September 2023 and 10,450 new forces by June 2024.
AMISOM was funded by voluntary contributions, especially from the European Union, with logistical support from the United Nations. The Security Council urged U.N. member nations, including new donors, “to consider providing predictable, sustainable and multi-year support for ATMIS.”
After the vote, Britain’s deputy U.N. ambassador James Kariuki thanked council members for their support “in the adoption of this landmark resolution.”
U.S. deputy ambassador Richard Mills said the resolution “provides a vital opportunity to build on AMISOM’s efforts and take the next steps to roll back al-Shabaab, enabling Somalia to provide the security and stability required for the Somali people to achieve their aspirations.”
“Al-Shabab is a formidable and adaptable threat to Somalia, and to East Africa more broadly,” he said. “As al-Qaeda’s largest and best financed affiliate, al-Shabab represents a threat that requires a vigorous and broad-based response. The ATMIS mandate provides the opportunity to adapt and reinvigorate the African-led, international effort against al-Shabab.”
Albania’s political coordinator Arian Spasse noted al-Shabab’s increased attacks on security forces and civilians in recent months and called on the government again to complete elections.
“It is crucial the newly elected government turn its focus to the deteriorating security situation, to the undertaking of reforms, and to the humanitarian crisis caused by the unprecedented droughts, which is plunging the population into another famine,” he said. “Further delays will give al-Shabaab more time to overshadow the government’s effort to provide peace and prosperity, and will fuel al-Shabab propaganda as an alternative to a democratically elected government.”
Somalia’s U.N. Ambassador Abukar Osman expressed disappointment that the council’s resolution didn’t provide more funding for its security forces, address the need for a unified and centralized command for ATMIS, and greater logistical support
Addressing these issues will ensure that the resolution is aligned with Somalia’s strategic document on security, he said.
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| 2022-04-01T18:06:25Z
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SHELBURNE, Vt., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jonathan Goldsmith, best known for his role as The Most Interesting Man in the World in Dos Equis ads, and Tom Bodett, known for his Motel 6 radio commercials and also as a panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me", came together to create a video to support Make-A-Wish®. It's part of PajamaGram's effort to raise money for Make-A-Wish® chapters around the country through the sale of newly designed Wish Pajamas. The company recently made the pajamas that convey a message of hope, strength, and joy on every pair available on their website at wish.pajamagram.com. Proceeds from each sale go to granting wishes for kids with critical illnesses.
The ad, narrated by Bodett, pays tribute to Goldsmith's 50-year career in stage, film, and television while poking a little fun at his most famous and most interesting role in advertising. Goldsmith encourages the viewers to "Stay comfy, my friends" while sipping hot chocolate in front of a roaring fire while wearing his Wish Pajamas from Pajamagram accented by pink, fuzzy slippers.
Bodett and Goldsmith are long-time supporters of the Make-A-Wish® Vermont chapter, where both reside.
"All of us at Make-A-Wish are thrilled at the support of Pajamagram. Jonathan, and Tom," said Jamie Hathaway, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® Vermont. "This video is a lot of fun. But most importantly, the sales of these pajamas will help us grant wishes to children with critical illnesses around the country while making the world a more comfy place at the same time."
For every pair of wish pajamas sold between January 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022, PajamaGram will donate $11 to Make-A-Wish® with a minimum contribution of $50,000. The pajamas are sold in infant, toddler, child, adult, and even pet sizes so the whole family can get a pair and support Make-A-Wish together.
The pajamas are on sale now and can be purchased at wish.pajamagram.com.
PAJAMAGRAM
Founded in 2008, Pajamagram is one of the leading pajamas and matching pajamas companies in the US. With hundreds of different styles for men, women, kids and even pets, Pajamagram is dedicated to quality and comfort. As a sister company to Vermont Teddy Bears that was founded in 1983, the headquarters for these brands in Shelburne, Vermont is now home to our Make-A-Wish Vermont chapter. For more information about Pajamagram visit their website at: https://www.pajamagram.com/.
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| 2022-04-21T17:34:24Z
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Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to return to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Harris press secretary Kirsten Allen said neither President Joe Biden nor first lady Jill Biden was considered a “close contact” of Harris in recent days. Harris had been scheduled to attend Biden’s Tuesday morning Presidential Daily Brief but was not present, the White House said. Because of their travel schedules, the last time Harris saw Biden was Monday, April 18.
The vice president returned on Monday from a weeklong trip to the West Coast.
Harris tested positive on both rapid and PCR tests but “has exhibited no symptoms,” the White House said. She will isolate at her residence but continue to work remotely, and will return to the White House only when she tests negative for the virus.
The White House said Biden phoned Harris on Tuesday afternoon shortly after her diagnosis to make sure she “has everything she needs” while isolating at home.
Harris, 57, received her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine weeks before taking office and a second dose just days after Inauguration Day in 2021. She received a booster shot in late October and an additional booster on April 1. Fully vaccinated and boosted people have a high degree of protection against serious illness and death from COVID-19, particularly from the most common and highly transmissible omicron variant.
Harris’ diagnosis comes a month after her husband, Doug Emhoff, recovered from the virus, as a wave of cases of the highly transmissible omicron subvariant has spread through Washington’s political class, infecting Cabinet members, White House staffers and lawmakers including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., tested positive on Tuesday, his office said.
Allen said Harris would follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines “and the advice of her physicians.” It was not immediately clear whether she is being prescribed any antiviral treatments.
The White House has put in place strict COVID-19 protocols around the president, vice president and their spouses, including daily testing for those expected to be in close contact with them. Biden is tested regularly on the advice of his physician, the White House has said, and last tested negative on Monday.
“We have a very very contagious variant out there,” said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Aashish Jha on Tuesday. “It is going to be hard to ensure that no one gets COVID in America. That’s not even a policy goal.” He said the administration’s goal is to make sure people don’t get seriously ill.
Jha added that despite the precautions it is possible that Biden himself will come down with the virus at some point.
“I wouldn’t say it’s just a matter of time, but of course it is possible that the president, like any other American, could get COVID,” he said. “There is no 100% anything.”
After more than two years and nearly a million deaths in the U.S., the virus is still killing more than 300 people a day in the U.S., according to the CDC. The unvaccinated are at a far greater risk, more than twice as likely to test positive and nine times as likely to die from the virus as those who have received at least a primary dose of the vaccines, according to the public health agency.
Harris’ diagnosis comes as the Biden administration is taking steps to expand availability of the life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, reassuring doctors that there is ample supply for people at high risk of severe illness or death from the virus.
Paxlovid, when administered within five days of symptoms appearing, has been proven to bring about a 90% reduction in hospitalizations and deaths among patients most likely to get severe disease.
In addition to her husband’s diagnosis, Harris was identified as a “close contact” after her communications director tested positive on April 6.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines “close contact” with an infected person as spending 15 minutes or more with them over a 24-hour period. The CDC says a (person with “close contact” does not need to quarantine if they are up to date on their vaccines but should wear a well-fitting mask around other people for 10 days after the contact.
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National Guard airlifts 150-plus residents to safety during deadly Kentucky floods
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - Aircrews from the Tennessee National Guard rescued multiple flood victims over a four-day period in July following record rainfall in Kentucky.
WSMV reports the rain overwhelmed the North Fork River and the Kentucky River in rural Eastern Kentucky, where UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion and Task Force Medevac in Tennessee were deployed to assist in rescue operations.
Officials said the National Guard and eight members of the National Fire Department rescued 151 Kentucky residents from July 28-31 and transported them to higher ground.
“The recent response by these teams saved many lives in the aftermath of the severe flooding in Eastern Kentucky,” said Col. Pat Wade. “I could not be prouder of our team and the skills and services they provide during emergency responses.”
Flight crews said they would remain on standby pending further missions from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
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BRV China impressed with surging growth in China's robotics sector, highlights RoboCT as a best-in-class example of a new wave of globally competitive Chinese robotic technology
HONG KONG, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hangzhou RoboCT Technology Development Co., Ltd., a global leading exoskeleton company, recently completed RMB100 million series A+ financing led by Fortune Capital and followed by Essence Securities, Poly Capital, and existing investor Blue Run Ventures China (BRV China). The new round of financing will be used to strengthen RoboCT's operational and commercialization capabilities and expand its global footprint.
RoboCT was the first firm in China to obtain the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) registration certificate for lower-limb exoskeleton robots for central neuropathy (covering paraplegia, hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, etc.). Focusing on rehabilitation and elderly care, RoboCT began commercializing its technology as a UGO exoskeleton robot, which is now in use in more than 200 hospitals in China to help patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, lower limb muscle weakness or other nervous systems diseases to relearn gait supported by intention detection technology and multi-sensor information fusion technology to analyze, judge and respond to user intentions.
The total value of the global market for rehabilitation robots is estimated to exceed US$750 million this year. It is projected to grow exponentially and amount to US$1.8 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 21.7%. With a 38.78% share in 2022, China is currently the second-biggest market in the global rehabilitation robot sector. China's rehabilitation robot market is forecast to grow by 23.2% each year and reach a total market size of US$268.7 million by 2026.
Jui Tan, Managing partner at BRV China, stated, "We believe in RoboCT's ability to transform rehabilitation and bring autonomy to people with reduced mobility. Along with the elderly population, rising incidence of physical debilitation holds the key to the growth of assistive robotics in China. The widespread use of exoskeleton robots is an inevitable trend in the future."
Wang Tian, Chief Executive Officer of RoboCT, adds, 'RoboCT's exoskeleton has received extremely positive feedback from patients and hospitals. We are honored that our dedication has been recognized by the industry and by top institutional investors who share our vision in the early stages of RoboCT's establishment. We are aware that we are shouldering a great social responsibility and believe we can become a top-tier company within the industry. In 2021, RoboCT successively obtained new product listing approvals for eight models in three categories. In the future, RoboCT will increase its investment in product, talent, technology and supply chain, enrich product matrix and work on building an open C-end consumer operation platform."
A longstanding bottleneck currently involves the high price for such robots. RoboCT is currently the only exoskeleton company with a mass production capacity in the industry and has produced more than 100,000 UGO exoskeleton robots thus far. Technological advances and the rise of domestic manufacturers in the space helped. One explanation for the rapid growth is cost reduction. With a strong and improving robot manufacturing supply chain with ever lower manufacturing costs and fast product iterations, RoboCT has a significant edge within the robotic industry when considering its focus area and competitive cost advantage.
"Robotics in China is at a tipping point," added Tan. "Last year, the robotics companies we invested in were still in the small-batch trial stage. What surprises us was how many have entered the large-volume landing stage within 12 months. Supply simply cannot keep up with demand."
In addition, RoboCT's innovative "Robot as a Service (RaaS)" business model combined with the use of the digital rehabilitation cloud platform promises to substantially reduce the work intensity of therapists and can improve the efficiency of rehabilitation training.
"BRV China is optimistic about RoboCT's potential to shape the future of exoskeleton not only due to its capability in realizing industry-leading technology but also its subversive cost structure brought on by a closed-loop technology system," concluded Tan. RoboCT's exoskeleton shows potential of possibly becoming an advanced human-machine interface supporting the manipulation across both real and virtual worlds and can play a role in robotic automation, healthcare, and other training-related applications."
About BRV China
BlueRun Ventures China (BRV China) is a leading early-stage venture firm in China with offices in Beijing and Shanghai. Having its heritage in Silicon Valley since 1998 and entered China in 2005, BRV China has managed over $1.5 billion through multiple USD and RMB funds, with over $1 billion cash distributions. BRV China focuses on investing in entrepreneurs who create a sustainable impact through technological innovations across enterprise services, transportation and smart machine, digital healthcare, and consumer technology sectors in China. The firm has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies, including Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI), QingCloud (688316.SH), WaterDrop (NYSE: WDH), Energy Monster (NASDAQ: EM), Mogujie/Meilishuo (NYSE: MOGU), Qudian (NYSE: QD), Ganji/58.com, PPTV, Guazi, Meishubao, Nanyan, Shanzhen, Gaussian Robotics, Yi Auto, Pinecone, etc. The firm has been recognized as the "No.1 Early-Stage Investment Firm" in China by Zero2IPO and ChinaVenture, and "Consistent Performing Venture Capital Fund Manager" by Preqin. For further information, please visit https://www.brv.com.cn/en/.
About RoboCT
Hangzhou RoboCT Technological Development Co.,Ltd. is dedicated to providing the disabled, the elderly and medical rehabilitation institutes with intelligent rehabilitation devices, rehabilitation assistance and smart solutions through by combining Artificial Intelligence and robotic technology with data analysis and cloud computing. It also involves the research and product development of exoskeleton technology in several fields such as entertainment, industry and sports. RoboCT has applied for over 100 intellectual IPRS and has received more than 20 awards across different fields. RoboCT was the first in China to obtain the NMPA (National Medical Products Administration) registration certificate for lower-limb exoskeleton robots for central neuropathy. For further information, please visit https://www.roboct-global.com/.
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Mariners put RHP Steckenrider on restricted list, add Elías
TORONTO (AP) — The Seattle Mariners put Drew Steckenrider on the restricted list before a three-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays, a move that could cost the right-hander $51,099 of his $3.1 million salary. To enter the country, the Canadian government requires a person to have received a second COVID-19 vaccine dose — or one dose of Johnson & Johnson — at least 14 days before entry. Players who go on the restricted list because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are not paid and do not accrue major league service time.
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HOUSTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation recently received three safety awards recognizing outstanding safety results in both its terminals and refining operations:
- CITGO terminals received the Safety Excellence Award from the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) in recognition of standout safety performance in 2021. This is the most recent such award from ILTA, which has recognized CITGO for safety performance multiple times over the past decade.
- CITGO refineries in Lemont, Illinois and Corpus Christi, Texas both received the Safety Achievement Award from American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). The award recognizes excellent safety performance across the oil and gas industry. This was the third consecutive year AFPM has recognized safety performance at CITGO refineries.
"Safety is the cornerstone of our operational excellence," said CITGO President and CEO Carlos Jordá. "We are honored to receive these distinguished awards as testament to our efforts in maintaining the highest standards of operational safety at our refineries and terminals."
CITGO operates three refineries with a combined crude capacity of 769,000 barrels-per day and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals and six pipelines, one of the largest distribution networks in the country.
"We strive to build a resilient safety culture throughout our operations," added Shane Moser, CITGO Vice President of Health, Safety & Environment. "ILTA and AFPM are champions of our industry, and their continued recognition of our safety culture is tremendously gratifying."
ILTA, representing companies and partnerships that operate bulk liquid storage terminals worldwide, advocates on behalf of the liquid terminal industry and maintains close working relationships with other organizations that interact with the tank storage industry.
AFPM is the leading national trade association representing fuel and petrochemical manufacturers. AFPM members make and transport the fuels that keep Americans moving and the petrochemicals that are essential building blocks for modern life.
About CITGO
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry with a well-known brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 769,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO is ranked as the fifth-largest, and one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products and supplies a network of approximately 4,400 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.
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| 2022-06-15T18:20:05Z
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New Disclosures Demonstrate Strong Momentum Across Company's Stated ESG Priorities of Security, Workforce Diversity, Environmental Stewardship and Financial Inclusion
ATLANTA, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) continues to further its commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities and has issued its annual ESG letter to shareholders and stakeholders and made new disclosures available on Equifax.com. These disclosures, which include the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) report, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO-1) report, the 2021 Equifax Security Annual Report, and financial inclusion initiatives, illustrate the company's strong momentum across its ESG priorities, including continued leadership in security, driving greater workforce diversity, reducing environmental impact and increasing financial inclusion.
"We are a New Equifax – a global, diversified data, analytics, and technology company that has expanded well beyond a traditional consumer credit bureau. Through our unique combination of differentiated data assets, innovative analytics and industry leading technology, we play a critical role in the global economy and in the lives of individual consumers each day," said Mark W. Begor, CEO of Equifax. "As part of our commitment to creating a more inclusive global economy, we are making a strong investment in ESG priorities in a way that is aligned with our company purpose – to help people live their financial best. This purpose drives our 13,000 global employees every day."
Equifax recognizes that data, analytics and technology is a powerful force in addressing pressing issues facing the world around us. Last year, the company accelerated its commitment to ESG priorities, announcing an important sustainability commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 enabled by the Equifax Cloud™. In 2021, Equifax made significant progress against its ESG priorities – all of which are integrated into the company's core business strategy. The measurable, positive ESG outcomes seen by Equifax over the last year are outlined in an open letter from CEO Mark W. Begor and include:
Continued Leadership In Security
Equifax launched its inaugural Security Annual Report in 2021, detailing the steps the company has taken toward embedding security across its enterprise – from technology infrastructure, data fabric, and product development, to mergers and acquisition strategies and employee training. Now in its second year, the latest Security Annual Report highlights Equifax's significant advances in several key areas, including cloud security, digital supply chain security, employee security training, and global risk management. Because of these efforts and beyond, the company's security maturity and posture today exceed every major industry benchmark as measured by independent third parties.
Driving Greater Workforce Diversity
In 2021, 77% of the Equifax senior leadership team (defined as direct reports of the CEO and certain other key executives) reflected gender, racial or ethnic diversity; 38% of the senior leadership team identified as female; and women comprised 44% of the Equifax global workforce. During that same time, 41% of Equifax U.S. employees identified with diverse racial and ethnic groups. Equifax shares diversity data and details regarding its inclusion and diversity initiatives through annual EEO-1 and SASB reports and discussion on its ESG website.
Reducing Environmental Impact
Equifax's initial TCFD report provides transparency into the company's environmental sustainability practices. It shows that Equifax's combined scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions have decreased each year since 2019, with an approximate 13.5% decrease between 2019 and 2021 and an approximate 3% decrease between 2020 and 2021. The move to the Equifax Cloud is expected to propel the company on its journey to net-zero by significantly reducing the footprint of onsite technology and data centers, leveraging the enhanced energy efficiency of cloud service providers.
Increasing Financial Inclusion
Equifax strives to create and empower economically healthy individuals and communities everywhere the company does business. In 2021, Equifax delivered two big "firsts" – announcing the availability of the industry's first and only U.S. credit report in Spanish, as well as being the first to include Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) tradelines in its U.S. consumer credit files. Most recently, Equifax, in a joint measure with its industry peers, announced significant changes to medical collection debt reporting in an effort to better support consumers facing unexpected medical bills.
"We are energized by the significant progress made by Equifax in 2021, but we recognize that there is more to do," continued Begor. "We are committed to transparency in our ESG journey and will keep sharing our progress along the way. It is our hope that our focus on ESG will serve as an example for other financial institutions, as we continue to show how we are better positioning Equifax for long-term sustainability, and, in turn, building shareholder value."
For more information on Equifax ESG initiatives, visit our website.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release contains information that may constitute "forward-looking statements." Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will," "may" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating or environmental performance and events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements relating to future operating results and plans for reducing our environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions and making improvements in our IT and data security infrastructure, are forward-looking statements. We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of such risks and uncertainties, we urge you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date when made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
ABOUT EQUIFAX
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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- The normalization of the Iron and Steel Making Substation is scheduled to be completed this morning… Target to complete power recovery by the 10th
- The steelworks is also scheduled to resume operation within the holiday period
- All environmental maintenance in the steelworks will be completed within the Chuseok holiday period
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- POSCO's typhoon damage restoration work is accelerating. POSCO is planning to operate the three blast furnaces at the Pohang Works, which are currently blown down, sequentially from the 10th.
The Iron and Steel Making substation, which suffered flood damage, will be normalized this morning, and desalinated water facilities and LNG power plants will be normalized one after the other by tomorrow to supply steam and oxygen nitrogen necessary for the early operation of the blast furnace. The goal is to normalize the Rolling Substation by the 10th to complete the power recovery at the steelworks.
Steelmaking plants will also be linked to handle the molten iron produced from the blast furnaces and will operate during the Chuseok holiday period.
Due to the typhoon damage, underground facilities in many areas of the steelworks were flooded. Extensive drainage work for underground facilities is currently in progress, and the Gyeongbuk Fire Department supported 8 large water pumps and three shipbuilding companies including Hyundai Heavy Industries provided a total of 78 water pumps and emergency generators.
During the Chuseok holiday, employees of Pohang Works, as well as employees of the Gwangyang Works, will adjust the operation plan to support recovery, and all environmental maintenance within the Works will be completed within the holiday period.
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Company to Host Conference Call at 5:00pm ET Today
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) ("Eastside" or the "Company"), a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and high-quality artisan products around premium spirits, digital can printing, co-packing and mobile filling, reported second quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights:
- Digitally printed over 1.5 million cans since operations began at the end of April
- Improved EBITDA by $0.3 million from prior year second quarter
- Raised $1.0 million in during the quarter with proceeds used to purchase cans for the digital can printer
- Improved spirits gross profit over $1.5 million for the quarter from bulk wholesale activities
- Fully repaid Live Oak Debt Facility of $1.9 million
"We built on the progress made in Q1 and expect to continue to improve results through the balance of the year," said Geoffrey Gwin, Eastside's CEO.
Financial Results
Gross sales for the three months ending June 30, 2022 increased to $5.1 million from $3.6 million for the three months ending June 30, 2021 with record realized prices from bulk spirits sales, offset by Craft C+P sales. Sales of spirits during the quarter benefitted from the bulk sale of 651 barrels of TN whiskey and bourbon for gross proceeds of $2.6 million. This was partially offset by lower Azuñia volume resulting from cycling deep discounting to chains in the prior year. Portland Potato Vodka was soft as velocity per store declined, however, the impact to revenue almost entirely offset by a Q4 2021 price increase. A number of trends affected sales at Craft C+P including the relocation of the business, insourcing by customers, increased competition and the beginning of the Company's new digital can printing business.
Gross profit for the three months ending June 30, 2022 increased to $1.5 million from $0.9 million for the three months ending June 30, 2021. Gross margin increased to 30% for the three months ending June 30, 2022 from 26% for the three months ending June 30, 2021 primarily due to an improvement in Spirits margins, offset by lower margins for Craft C+P. Spirits margins increased due to high realized prices of bulk whiskey and bourbon and carryforward from Q4 2021 price increases. Craft C+P margins were lower due to reduced sales and higher expenses as the Company transitioned to its new digital can printing business and higher supply chain costs.
Operating costs for the three months ending June 30, 2022 increased to $2.6 million from $2.3 million for the three months ending June 30, 2021 due to entering into a lease management agreement and realizing a loss on its vehicles. Sales and marketing expenses were flat, and general and administrative expenses slightly increased from the prior year quarter due to higher rent from the Company's newly leased warehouses, offset by reduced headcount.
Net loss for the three months ending June 30, 2022 was $(1.8) million and for the three months ending June 30, 2021, net loss including discontinued operations was $(1.8) million. The Company accounted for the Redneck Riviera License Termination and closing of its retail tasting room as part of discontinued operations in its 2021 Form 10-Q filing. The Company reported adjusted EBITDA of $(0.4) million for the three months ending June 30, 2022 and $(0.7) million for the three months ending June 30, 2021. (See description of adjusted EBIDTA in "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" below.)
During the second quarter, the Company delivered 7,431 cases of spirits. Of that total, Portland Potato Vodka represented over 4,400 cases as the brand did not grow distribution outside of Oregon. The Company shipped 1,730 and 933 cases of Azuñia and Burnside, respectively. The following table details cases delivered during the three and six months ending June 30, 2022 and 2021:
The Company ended the quarter with $0.9 million in borrowings under its FIB credit facilities and reported cash of $1.0 million. During the quarter, the Company paid down $2.0 million of debt on both facilities. During the first half of 2022, the Company entered into a loan of $3.0 million to fund working capital. Subsequent to the second quarter of 2022, the Company amended and restated the aforementioned loan to increase the line of credit to $3.5 million.
The Company will give further updates on its earnings conference call.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Eastside Distilling's management evaluates and makes operating decisions using various financial metrics. In addition to the Company's GAAP results, management also considers the non-GAAP measure of adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP results. Management believes this non-GAAP measure provides useful information about the Company's operating results and assists investors in comparing the Company's performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance.
The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and other one-time items. The table below provides a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call Details
Date and Time: Monday, August 11, 2022 at 5:00pm ET
Call-in Information: Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 889-4332 or (412) 717-9595.
Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access the conference call via a live Internet webcast, which is available in the Conference Calls section of the Company's website at https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/conference-calls.
Replay: A teleconference replay of the call will be available for three days at (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088, confirmation #1330708. A webcast replay will be available in the Conference Calls section of the Company's website at https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/conference-calls for 90 days.
About Eastside Distilling
Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) has been producing high-quality, award-winning craft spirits in Portland, Oregon, since 2008. The Company is distinguished by its highly decorated product lineup that includes Azuñia Tequilas®, Burnside Whiskeys®, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum®, and Portland Potato Vodkas®. All Eastside spirits are crafted from natural ingredients for quality and taste. Eastside's Craft Canning + Printing subsidiary is one of the Northwest's leading independent mobile canning businesses and recently began digital can printing and co-packing through its recent asset acquisition.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements that reflect our expectations or anticipations rather than historical fact. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions, general competitive factors, the impact of COVID-19 and related business disruption, the Company's ongoing financing requirements and ability to achieve financing, acceptance of the Company's products in the market, the Company's success in obtaining new customers, the Company's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans, and other risks and related information described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). A detailed discussion of the most significant risks can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update the cautionary information in this press release.
Financial Summary Tables
The following financial information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and accompanying notes filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022, which can be viewed at www.sec.gov and in the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.eastsidedistilling.com/investors.
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New mortgage brokerage franchise invites the community for a grand opening party and ribbon cutting ceremony to introduce Motto Mortgage Top Tier to the Omaha community
OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Omaha, Nebraska serving all markets throughout the Good Life State. Motto Mortgage Top Tier (331 Village Pointe Plaza) is the first and only Motto Mortgage office open for business in the state.
Motto Mortgage Top Tier is hosting a grand opening celebration on Thursday, August 18 from 5 – 8 P.M. at Jams Legacy 17070 Wright Plaza #100. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and guests in attendance can enjoy drinks and Hors D'oeuvres! This event will be sponsored by We Insure Top Tier and Ambassador Title Services.
Motto Mortgage Top Tier is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Adam Briley and Koby Sway. Adam has over 16 years' experience in the Real Estate industry and is the leader of the #1 Real Estate Team in Nebraska. Koby joined The Briley Team in 2020 and has helped grow the team immensely by increasing production from an average of 300 units per year to 752 units in 2021 and is on track to hit 1200 units for 2022. Prior to joining The Briley Team, he worked at AT&T as a Regional Manager for 10 years.
"We are thrilled to be open for business in Omaha and we are looking forward to personally introducing ourselves to the community at our grand opening event. Motto Mortgage Top Tier offers an advantageous alternative to the traditional mortgage bankers currently operating in Omaha," said Adam Briley and Koby Sway. "We provide the scope, scale and support of a large retail lender, while offering the flexibility, autonomy and exceptional service of a local mortgage broker that knows how to navigate the intricacies of the home buying process in your market."
Jim Brabec will serve as Branch Manager and a mortgage loan originator for the office. Brabec is a mortgage professional with over 20 years' industry experience and is passionate about mortgage lending and helping people find the home loan that best fits their needs and goals. Dartan Henderson will also serve as a mortgage loan originator for the office. Henderson is eager to grow Motto Mortgage Top Tier and aspires to help community members achieve home ownership.
Loan originators in the Motto Mortgage network have access to competitive loans from various wholesale lenders and work hard to give homebuyers choices – because no loan is one-size-fits-all. A digital mortgage experience is available for borrowers who would prefer to conduct business remotely.
For more information about the grand opening celebration, please contact Motto Mortgage Top Tier at 402.800.6500. The event is open to all members of the community.
Each Motto Mortgage franchise is independently owned, operated and licensed.
About Motto Mortgage Top Tier:
Motto Mortgage Top Tier OFFICE NMLS # 2347792 is a locally owned and operated full-service mortgage brokerage serving all of NE & IA, located at 331 Village Pointe Plaza. To learn more, please visit Motto Mortgage Top Tier or call 402.800.6500. Jim Brabec: NMLS: 822596
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NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials in several countries are investigating mysterious cases of severe liver disease in children, and they think it may be related to a kind of virus usually associated with colds.
The U.K. has been investigating at least 74 cases in which children came down with hepatitis, or liver inflammation, the World Health Organization said Friday. Three similar cases in Spain and a few in Ireland are being investigated, the WHO said.
Meanwhile, U.S. health officials say they are looking into nine similar cases. All were in Alabama, but officials say they are looking to see if there are more elsewhere.
“Given the increase in cases reported over the past one month and enhanced case search activities, more cases are likely to be reported in the coming days,” WHO officials said in a statement.
The U.S. children ranged in age from 1 to 6 years old, and two required liver transplants. The European cases are in a similar age range, though some have been older, WHO officials said.
The WHO first became aware of the unusual illnesses early this month, when they learned of 10 children in Scotland with liver problems. One got sick in January and the nine others in March. All became severely ill and were diagnosed with hepatitis after being taken to the hospital.
The liver processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. The infections caused symptoms like jaundice, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Hepatitis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Since then, British health officials have identified at least 64 more cases. None died, but six needed liver transplants, the WHO said Friday.
Laboratory testing has ruled out the hepatitis type A, B, C and E viruses that usually cause such illnesses. Officials say they are not aware of international travel or other factors that might have put the kids at risk.
But they noted there’s been a recent surge in the spread of adenoviruses.
There are dozens of adenoviruses, many of them associated with cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat and pink eye. But some versions can trigger other problems, including inflammation in the stomach and intestines.
Adenoviruses previously have been linked to hepatitis in children, but mostly in kids with weakened immune systems.
Some of the European children tested positive for adenovirus, and some tested positive for COVID-19. But more lab work is needed to explore any potential associations with specific viruses, the WHO said.
Alabama health officials say they have been looking into an increase in hepatitis in children since November. In each case, the child tested positive for adenovirus. Officials are exploring a link to one particular version — adenovirus 41 — that’s normally associated with gut inflammation.
None of the Alabama cases had any underlying health conditions that would seem to put them at risk for liver illness, health officials said.
“At this time adenovirus may be the cause for these, but investigators are still learning more — including ruling out the more common causes of hepatitis,” the CDC said in a statement.
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Solution Creates Predictable Revenue, Expedites Reimbursement, and Allows Clients to Spend More Time Focused on Clinicians, Caregivers and Patients
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Complia Health, a leading home health and hospice technology provider, and HealthRev Partners, a provider of revenue cycle management services, announced today their partnership to help clients streamline clinical documentation and revenue operations.
"Top of mind for our clients is providing the best experience they can for their clinicians and their consumers. It is difficult to do that if they are mired in billing issues," explained Complia Health CEO Rich Berner. "We are pleased to have found a partner who meets our expectations of excellence in service delivery. Combining our collective expertise empowers clients to focus on what is most important to them: their staff and their customers," he added.
"We are excited to partner with Complia Health. The number one concern with all healthcare providers is ensuring their patients receive the highest quality of care, but right after that, is making sure they get paid correctly. Our two companies are focused on leveraging automation and providing state of the art analytics to help home health and hospice agencies be as efficient as possible from both a patient care and a scalability perspective," explained Michael Greenlee, HealthRev Partners CEO. "Problem solving and technology will continue to evolve as automation becomes more prevalent. The more we can create a path of predictable revenue, the better agencies can forecast their payment schedule and plan for growth," he concluded.
As part of the partnership, Complia Health will integrate Velocity, HealthRev Partners' analytics platform. Velocity analyzes clinical documentation, providing insight and real-time analytics that allow agencies to transform the patient experience and improve their financial performance while reducing operating expenses. Velocity was designed so owners and leaders can quickly see the health of their organization through advanced reporting of revenue, ROI, ageing, and staff productivity. These reports make it simple for agencies to implement process changes, adjust workflows, and pinpoint where training and development is needed by analyzing a group or drilling down into a specific clinician's performance. Additionally, Complia Health clients can take advantage of HealthRev's coding and billing services.
"As we work with clients to help them solve their problems, it often takes a combination of technology and services that can be provided on demand at scale. This partnership will empower our clients to outsource revenue cycle management and benefit from industry leading analytics and revenue cycle expertise to help improve billing key performance indicators," added Paul Minton, SVP of Product Management at Complia Health.
About HealthRev Partners
HealthRev Partners provides tech-enabled coding, OASIS Review, and billing services for home health and hospice agencies nationwide. Through unmatched clinical documentation intelligence, transparency, and real-time analytics, clients experience measurably higher results by maximizing reimbursement, driving faster turnaround, ensuring accuracy, and uncovering hidden areas for improvement that can lead to better financial performance. To learn more, visit https://healthrevpartners.com/.
About Complia Health
Complia Health develops powerful, scalable, enterprise solutions that simplify processes and create efficiencies across clinical, financial, and back-office operations for healthcare agencies that deliver pre- and post-acute care. From supporting the widest range of payer models to simplifying the most complex billing scenarios, Complia Health addresses the entire continuum of care in one integrated platform. To learn more, visit http://www.compliahealth.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATIF Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: ATIF) (the "Company," "ATIF" or "We"), a holding company providing business and financial consulting services in Asia and North America, is pleased to announce that it has deepened its investments in emerging technology companies with an investment in Phoenix Motor Inc. (Nasdaq: PEV) an electric drive system and vehicle maker.
Founded in 2003, Phoenix Motor designs, assembles, and integrates electric drive systems and electric vehicles (EVs), and markets and sells EV chargers for the commercial and residential markets. Phoenix Motors converts light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles into EVs for various service and government fleet markets and serves a broad spectrum of commercial fleet customers. Phoenix delivered its first commercial EV in 2014 and as of December 31, 2021, it has delivered a total of 104 EVs, consisting of 91 shuttle buses and 13 work and delivery trucks. It is currently in production of its third-generation drivetrain, which includes the largest battery pack and longest electric range for any Class 4 product on the market, offering up to 160 miles in range.
Jun Liu, President, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of ATIF, commented, "We are excited to be an investor in Phoenix Motor Inc., based on my strong belief in their growth prospects. We routinely work with entrepreneurs and up-and-coming companies with compelling technologies. We believe that Phoenix Motor brings a unique value proposition to ATIF and its shareholders. I am happy that ATIF participated alongside the other investors in their IPO and look forward to their continued growth."
About ATIF Holdings Limited
ATIF Holdings Limited ("ATIF") is a holding group with business consulting, asset management, and investment businesses, with offices in Los Angeles, California, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen, China. ATIF mainly provides IPO Advisory Services to small and medium-sized enterprises in Asia and North America. ATIF has advised several enterprises in China in their plans to become publicly listed in the United States. ATIF was awarded the "Top 10 Best Listed Companies 2019" from the "Golden Bauhinia Award," the highest award in Hong Kong's financial and securities industry. For more information, please visit https://ir.atifchina.com/.
To learn more about IPOEX, our financial services platform, please visit: https://www.ipoex.com/
For more information about NFTDPO, our NFT service division, please visit https://nftdpo.com/.
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Certain statements made in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: future financial and operating results, including revenues, income, expenditures, cash balances and other financial items; ability to manage growth and expansion; current and future economic and political conditions; ability to compete in an industry with low barriers to entry; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; ability to attract new clients, complete projects for clients, and further enhance brand recognition; ability to hire and retain qualified management personnel and key employees; trends and competition in the financial consulting services industry; a pandemic or epidemic; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could affect the Company's ability to continue successful development and launch of its NFT collection; the possibility that the Company may not succeed in developing its NFT platform and business due to, among other things, changes in the business environment, competition, changes in governmental regulation, or other economic and policy factors; the ability of the Company to continue compliance with the development of applicable regulatory regulations in connection with blockchain, digital assets and the NFT industry; the possibility that the Company's ongoing NFT services may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other factors listed in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions you that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements represent our management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date such statements are made. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
ATIF Holdings Limited
Anna Huang
Tel: +86-139-2726-7157
Email: anna@atifchina.com
In the United States:
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Tel: 646-828-8710
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Okta, Inc. ("Okta" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: OKTA) 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 March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 19, 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 Firm, 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. Okta failed to maintain appropriate cybersecurity controls. The Company's systems were vulnerable to security intrusion by bad actors. The Company suffered from a hacking incident that potentially impacted hundreds of customers. The Company initially downplayed the severity of the hack. 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 Okta, investors suffered damages.
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The Schall Law Firm
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has subpoenaed Georgia Republican Rep. Jody Hice to appear before the grand jury investigating former President Trump and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
ATLANTA -- Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has subpoenaed Georgia Republican Rep. Jody Hice to appear before the grand jury investigating former President Trump and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, according to a new court filing.
Hice was served the subpoena last month, which called on him to testify before the grand jury this week. Hice went to court regarding the subpoena, and in a new filing Monday, he indicated that he's trying to move the proceedings from state court to federal court.
CNN has reached out to Hice's attorney and his spokesperson for comment.
Georgia has remained a central focus for investigators at state and federal levels. The Atlanta-area investigation was prompted after Trump's phone call pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" the votes needed to swing the state to him was revealed. The Justice Department is also investigating the fake electors scheme and a grand jury in Washington issued subpoenas in March related to the fake electors and other matters.
The subpoena is one page long and does not indicate how Hice relates to the investigation or why Willis wants him to testify.
Willis, a Democrat, recently subpoenaed a slew of Trump allies, including Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who is trying to quash the subpoena and has argued that his role as a lawmaker should shield him from having to testify.
Hice is one of Trump's political allies in Georgia and has repeatedly spread misinformation about the 2020 election. He mounted an unsuccessful Trump-backed primary challenge against Raffensperger.
On Friday, Willis sent a letter to state Republican Party Chairman David Shafer, warning him that he may be indicted as part of her investigation, two sources familiar with the matter previously told CNN. Shafer, who has faced inquiries from federal investigators, Georgia prosecutors and the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, acted as a pro-Trump elector in Georgia. He also helped organize the fake slate of electors in the Peach State, which Trump lost by nearly 12,000 votes.
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Adventure Cove closes as Topekans advised to avoid Lake Shawnee
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Adventure Cove closes as Shawnee Co. advises residents to avoid Lake Shawnee due to a sewage leak.
On Friday, June 3, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation says it has temporarily closed the Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove as the Public Works Dept. advises residents to avoid contact with the lake due to a sewage spill.
SCP+R said it has also instructed summer camp counselors to not engage in activities involving the lake. Meanwhile, Lake Shawnee Campground residents have been advised to avoid the lake until further notice.
The Department said lake activities will not be continued until clearance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has been received.
Shawnee Co. Public Works advised residents to avoid the lake after an unknown amount of diluted sewage spilled into the lake following recent rains.
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LONDON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg announced today that GAM Investments, a leading independent pure-play asset manager, has adopted an integrated suite of Bloomberg buy-side workflow solutions to streamline risk and portfolio management across the enterprise. The suite provides GAM with the ability to seamlessly manage market risk exposure and liquidity and investment risk, notably with Bloomberg's new factor risk models.
Buy-side firms are increasingly looking for a technology partner that can help them manage portfolios and risks in a flexible and transparent way, generate alpha for clients and ensure they stay resilient in various market conditions.
Bloomberg's integrated buy-side workflow solutions enable GAM's traders, portfolio and risk managers to seamlessly manage strategies and portfolios throughout the full risk management process from pre-trade, intraday and end of day, to regulatory reporting. The offering covers asset classes ranging from simple cash assets to the most complex bespoke structures. It provides GAM with consistent and consolidated pricing and valuation services to assess and manage market risk exposure through a full revaluation engine, as well as liquidity and portfolio risks in all market environments.
David Dowsett, Head of Investment at GAM, said: "By working with Bloomberg we have access to robust and easily scalable solutions that enable us to streamline our risk management processes across asset classes and portfolios. This also helps us to facilitate even greater collaboration between teams, resulting in efficiencies from better decision-making to deeper insights."
Jose Ribas, Global Head of Risk and Pricing at Bloomberg, said: "Bloomberg's offering combines multiple complementary solutions – pricing, risk analytics, market data – that amount to much more than the sum of those parts. We're pleased to work with GAM Investments to provide them with our robust and flexible solutions, powered by the depth and quality of data and analytics that is synonymous with Bloomberg."
The solutions adopted by GAM include:
MARS, Bloomberg's Multi Asset Risk System, a suite of risk management solutions delivered on the Terminal and via APIs that enables front office, risk and collateral professionals to analyze trading and investment portfolios, manage portfolio exposure and market risk.
LQA, its Liquidity Assessment solution, uses Bloomberg's robust financial datasets to provide a quantitative evaluation of market liquidity that is calibrated daily to quickly capture changing market conditions across multiple asset classes. The solution is also available "as a Service" to enable seamless integration of liquidity analytics throughout an enterprise facilitating regulatory compliance, and enhanced risk management and investment processes.
PORT Enterprise, its multi-asset portfolio and risk analytics solution, which GAM has been using since 2020, allowing the firm to benefit from the new MAC3 GRM (multi-asset class global risk model), an advanced suite of risk factor models that delivers forecast accuracy for all types of portfolios, universes, and investment styles.
About GAM
GAM is a leading independent, pure-play asset manager. The company provides active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries, and private investors through three businesses: Investment Management, Fund Management Services and Wealth Management. GAM employed 605 FTEs in 14 countries with investment centres in London, Cambridge, Zurich, Hong Kong, New York, Milan, and Lugano as at 31 December 2021. The investment managers are supported by an extensive global distribution network. Headquartered in Zurich, GAM is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange with the symbol 'GAM'. The Group has AuM of CHF 94.8 billion (USD 103 billion) as at 31 March 2022.
About Bloomberg
Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration. For more information, visit Bloomberg.com/company or request a demo.
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CHICAGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Van Lines, one of the largest moving companies in the world, has named the top five cities where Illinois residents are moving recently. Every year, Allied Van Lines produces a Migration Map report based on their data to show relocation rates across the United States. According to this data and 2020 estimates, the population of Illinois has decreased by 141,000 (1.1%) between April 2020 and July 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Illinois was one of the hardest-hit states during these troubling times. As an expert in relocation, Allied Van Lines has used their data and research to compile a list of the top 5 cities that Illinois residents are moving to. The data was also used to analyze the reasoning behind the mass relocation.
The top five relocation cities for Illinois residents that were named by Allied Van Lines are as follows:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Dallas, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Atlanta, Georgia
In addition to naming the top five cities that Illinois residents are relocating to, the article released by Allied Van Lines breaks down the potential reasons behind why these residents are relocating in such high numbers. The article also discusses what each destination city has to offer, along with reasons that Illinois residents may be choosing these cities as a new place to call home. According to the data, many Illinois residents relocated to states with similar characteristics. However, most of the people who relocated away from Illinois chose to move to states with warmer weather patterns. The Allied Van Lines article provides statistics, facts, and figures behind why Illinois residents are choosing to relocate to different states.
"Similar to many other states within the United States, Illinois has seen a population decline after facing business shutdowns and supply shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic," stated Steve McKenna, Vice President and General Manager, Allied Van Lines. "However, unlike patterns seen with other states, many people leaving Illinois appear to be migrating to states with a similar quality of life. The main difference between the new destinations and Illinois appears to be weather—it seems that many Illinois residents have moved in search of a home in a warmer location."
Allied Van Lines has been named a leader in providing relocation services to corporations, consumers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide, with over 400 agent locations in North America. The moving company has been voted as America's Most Recommended Moving Company by Women's Choice Awards for five consecutive years and is an established global brand of SIRVA, Inc. As one of the leaders in the moving van industry, Allied Van Lines has the data and research tools required to analyze relocation patterns in the United States. The company's recently released article, "Where are Illinois Residents Moving?" can be viewed by visiting https://www.allied.com/migration-map/2021/illinois.
For more information about Allied Van Lines, go to www.allied.com.
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Man acquitted in deadly shooting at Stryker Sports Complex
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita man is found not guilty in the deadly shooting at Stryker Sports Complex.
Maurice Hall was charged with first-degree murder in the October 2020 death of 31-year-old Marquell Nolen. Police alleged Hall and Nolen were arguing at the sports complex behind the bleachers during a youth football game, when a handgun was pulled out and multiple shots were fired, striking Nolen.
An affidavit from the district attorney’s office explained that Hall’s bright yellow jumpsuit and a cup he had dropped at the scene led to his arrest in connection to the shooting.
During the trial, the defense raised self-defense in the case. Late Tuesday afternoon, jurors acquitted Hall of the first-degree murder charges but found him guilty of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
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Investment from LifeArc, Illumina, and Illumina Ventures will fund genomics startups for Illumina Accelerator Cambridge graduates
SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced its participation in Time Boost Capital I LP, a £30 million genomics venture fund dedicated to providing match funding to startups graduating from Illumina Accelerator Cambridge with the aim to advance breakthroughs in human health. Illumina Accelerator, located in both San Francisco and Cambridge, is a company creation engine that partners with entrepreneurs to create genomics startups and advance innovative applications. Illumina joins a select group of US and European investors in the life sciences fund, including cornerstone investor LifeArc.
Since opening in July 2020, Illumina Accelerator Cambridge has launched 13 startups focused on harnessing genomics applications to improve human health, including novel therapeutics, diagnostics, synthetic biology, research tools, and agriculture. In addition, approximately 54% of Illumina Accelerator Cambridge startups have been founded by women—by comparison, in 2020, only 20% of all new startups over the previous year had female founders, according to CrunchBase.
"Time Boost Capital Fund will further propel our Illumina Accelerator Cambridge startups and advance our mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome," said Amanda Cashin, PhD, cofounder and global head of Illumina for Startups. "Cambridge is a leading global hub for life science innovation and entrepreneurship, and this dedicated venture fund will attract the most exceptional entrepreneurs from across the globe."
Time Boost Capital's £30 million in capital commitments from select US and European investors include a £10 million commitment from LifeArc, a leading UK independent medical research charity, and investment from Illumina Ventures, an independent fund investing in genomics and precision health. Time Boost Capital will provide pound-for-pound match funding to every Illumina Accelerator Cambridge graduate that secures between £500,000 and £4 million in new capital from qualified investors within 18 months of acceptance. The fund is advised by Time Partners, a private markets investment adviser focused on long-term investment solutions.
"We are proud to partner with Illumina, a global leader in next-generation sequencing technologies," said Mark Florman, CEO of Time Partners Limited. "Illumina is making a significant commitment to supporting new growth in the field through Illumina Accelerator. As an investment advisor to Time Boost Capital, we have the unique opportunity to back some of the most promising new genomics businesses in the world."
During two 6-month funding cycles each year, Illumina Accelerator provides selected startups with access to seed investment, Illumina sequencing systems and reagents, business guidance, genomics expertise, and fully operational lab space adjacent to Illumina's campuses in Cambridge and the San Francisco Bay Area.
"Illumina Accelerator's track record in building breakthrough genomics startups is unparalleled," said Alex Aravanis, MD, PhD, chief technology officer of Illumina. "The partnership with Time Partners to provide match funding to our graduates of Illumina Accelerator Cambridge will further advance innovative genomic discoveries that will benefit people around the world."
Illumina Accelerator Cambridge alumni include Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd., a therapeutics company pioneering the next generation of antibody drugs, which successfully raised £60 million in series A funding upon graduation. Another alumni is recent graduate Broken String Biosciences Ltd., a sequencing tools company focused on assessing the stability of the genome, which secured £3 million in seed funding.
Illumina Accelerator is accepting applications for the next global funding cycle, which are due by October 1, 2022. Through a single, global application process, Illumina Accelerator will select up to five companies in each location. To learn more and apply, please visit illumina.com/science/accelerator.html.
Illumina for Startups is focused solely on creating an innovation ecosystem for the genomics industry by partnering with leading venture capital investors and entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow genomics startups. Illumina for Startups initiatives include Illumina Accelerator, founded in 2014, and Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, powered by Illumina, founded in 2021. Illumina Accelerator is a company creation engine colocated with Illumina research and development sites in the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, England. Since its inception, Illumina Accelerator has invested in 68 genomics startups across the globe, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital funding. Approximately 93% of Illumina Accelerator investments have gone on to raise additional capital from leading investors. For more information, visit illumina.com/science/accelerator.html.
Time Partners provides independent tailored solutions to major family businesses and institutions across the world with a particular focus on building and creating sustainable investing strategies. We provide specialist advice to investors seeking to build long-term private markets investment programmes and strategic advice to institutions seeking solutions in corporate finance, restructuring, and the design of investment vehicles with a broader purpose. Time Partners was formed in 2013 as a private markets investment adviser combining best advice, creative solutions and a client first philosophy. For more information, visit our website.
LifeArc is a self-funded medical research charity. Our mission is to advance translation of early science into health care treatments or diagnostics that can be taken through to full development and made available to patients. We have been doing this for more than 25 years and our work has resulted in a diagnostic for antibiotic resistance and four licensed medicines. Our success allows us to explore new approaches to stimulate and fund translation. We have our own drug discovery and diagnostics development facilities, supported by experts in technology transfer and intellectual property who also provide services to other organisations. Our model is built on collaboration, and we partner with a broad range of groups including medical research charities, research organisations, industry and academic scientists. Find out more about our work on www.lifearc.org or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Illumina Ventures is an independently managed, health-care-focused venture firm in a strategic partnership with Illumina. As an early-stage, value-add investor, Illumina Ventures helps entrepreneurs develop breakthrough science and technologies into market-leading companies to transform healthcare. The firm focuses on investment in life science tools, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personal wellness. For more information, visit illuminaventures.com.
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deep Water Point announced that Paul Strasser, a well-known and highly respected and experienced federal market executive, joined its consulting practice to lead its "Small Business Transitional Programs" practice.
Deep Water Point's Small Business Transitional Programs practice is focused on helping companies who are exiting federal small business classification and will be competing in a fully open competitive environment. "Many companies fail upon exiting their respective small business classification unless they are fully prepared. Sometimes that preparation is simple and other times more complex. Paul's ability as a highly skilled and experienced federal business executive, along with other select experts from our team can quickly and efficiently identify areas of vulnerability and develop the tactics and strategy necessary for success," said Mike Mullen, Deep Water Point's partner for small business.
Before joining Deep Water Point, Strasser was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brillient Corporation. Prior, he held senior positions at Data Systems Analysts' (DSA), was President and CEO of Project Performance Company, LLC (PPC), Senior Vice President at Engility Corporation, and Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatics. "Paul is the perfect person to lead this area," said Deep Water Point's CEO, Howard Seeger. "We are excited to help clients and others who have reached this stage in their growth and who need this kind of support," Seeger said.
For more information about Deep Water Point and its Small Business Transitional Programs practice visit: https://deepwaterpoint.com/services/small-business-transitional-programs
Deep Water Point is a Federal Management Consulting firm located within the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region (NCR). Its consulting team consists of over 300 subject matter executives spanning the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian markets. Deep Water Point's primary headquarters is in Annapolis, Maryland. Members of its team are geographically dispersed across the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region, and other parts of the United States.
Deep Water Point Contact:
John C. Johnson, Partner
Marketing and Communications
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Spots Teach Consumers How to Say Midea Brand Name While Introducing Product Line
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Midea America Corp. announced the launch of its first-ever cross platform U.S. brand campaign. The creative is centered around the concept of a fictional "Chief Idea Officer" (CIO) played by actor and comedian Sam Richardson of popular TV series "The Afterparty" and "Veep."
Included in the campaign is a 60-second hero spot which debuts Wednesday, June 15 across broadcast streaming platforms and social channels as well as three additional 30-second spots appearing later this month. Each video spot depicts how the company's innovations are solely attributed to pretend Chief Idea Officer, Richardson, who surprisingly appears in customers' living spaces and other settings pointing out every Midea product as "My-Idea" – a twist on the brand's pronunciation. In the videos, the proclaimed CIO tries to take credit for all of the smart innovations the brand has launched, such as the Midea U-shaped air conditioner unit designed to keep the noise low, the Midea Cube dehumidifier that allows for more time between having to empty and the Midea front-load dryer with Dynamic Vibration Control, much to the surprise of engineers and consumers alike, all while teaching viewers to say Midea as Mɑɪ'dɪɑ - similar in sound to "My Idea."
"As Midea's newly appointed fictitious Chief Idea Officer, I'm excited to bring these scenarios to life, where every product is inspired by 'My-Idea'," said Sam Richardson. "The spots are funny and clever while introducing the audience to this awesome brand and the right way to pronounce it. We shot these spots over three days and I must have said Midea about 10,000 times - making for an unforgettable experience if I do say so, as I collaborated with the brand on their first U.S. campaign."
Reaching more than one billion dollars in U.S. sales in 2021 alone, Midea with more than 50 years of experience in the business and a global presence as one of the world's largest manufacturers, produces and specializes in smartly designed home appliances including dehumidifiers, residential air conditioners, fans, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, and more. Midea's one-of-a-kind, U-shaped Inverter window air conditioner – the Midea U - which stays in place when consumers open and close their window, co-stars in the spots as Richardson promotes its ability to create a quiet and perfectly chilly sleeping environment. Viewers will also laugh and learn as Midea dehumidifies a living room during a heated televised sporting event, all thanks to ideas that the brand manufactured into an appliance consumers can appreciate.
"This campaign is designed to introduce the Midea brand to US consumers and teach them how to confidently say our name," said Kurt Jovais, president of Midea America Corp. "Through Sam's charming comedic delivery, our campaign not only helps everyone to understand how to pronounce 'Midea,' but it also shares many reasons why consumers will want our innovative products at home. We hope as consumers find our products in stores, they will choose one of our appliances knowing the surprisingly friendly solutions they provide, while also keeping the campaign's lighthearted comedy in mind."
Midea developed their first campaign in partnership with their newly appointed agency of record, full-service advertising agency, Pereira O'Dell.
"With this campaign, we're poking fun at the trend where big companies hire celebrities as C-level creative executives, who then expect us to believe they were actually responsible for coming up with the ideas themselves." said Nick Sonderup, Executive Creative Director, Pereira O'Dell. "We all know they're just taking credit for the ideas, and not actually creating them. So, we created the Chief Idea Officer who does exactly that - takes credit for the ideas at Midea by saying they are 'My idea.' Ultimately, he's really just teaching the country how to say the brand name."
For more information on Midea and its full portfolio of appliances, please visit Midea.com/us.http://www.midea.com/
ABOUT MIDEA AMERICA
Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group,(SZ: 000333), a publicly listed, Fortune 500 company and the world's leading manufacturer of home appliances. With more than 150,000 employees and presence in over 195 countries, including in the United States, Midea's products touch the lives of millions of people and families through air treatment, refrigeration, laundry, small and large kitchen appliances, water appliances, floor care and lighting.
Midea America is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ and has a Research and Development Center in Kentucky, as well as an Emerging Technology Center in California. Midea understands that the home is a special place, and the moments people spend there are precious. The Midea brand's promise to all its U.S. customers is to provide surprisingly friendly solutions to treasure those tiny moments at home. Therefore, the company creates home appliance innovations, that not only perform a function but have a meaningful impact for those who use them. For more information, visit Midea at midea.com/us.
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The partnership will provide logistical and emotional support to Group Benefit Solutions' employer clients and their employees through Empathy's app
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Empathy, a platform helping families navigate the journey they face after losing a loved one, today announced a partnership with New York Life Group Benefit Solutions, a leader in the group insurance market. The partnership is an expansion of the partnership announced between Empathy and New York Life1 last year to provide beneficiaries with logistical and emotional support after the loss of their loved ones.
Bereaved employees and their families are often left grieving and in distress, not just from the loss itself, but also from the logistical challenges that follow. According to Empathy's recently released Cost of Dying 2022 Report, families spend, on average, 420 hours tending to their loved one's affairs in the weeks and months following the loss. Moreover, the same report found that returning to work created additional stress, with 70% of younger respondents reporting either lowered performance, concern for their job, or both.
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions offers compassion and caring guidance to help employees and their families navigate a loss. Through their partnership, Group Benefit Solutions will bring Empathy's award-winning platform to their employer clients and their employees in need of support.
Empathy offers a holistic approach to bereavement care, helping simplify end-of-life bureaucracy, minimizing tedious tasks, and automating processes involved in the administration of an estate—while providing emotional support throughout. Dedicated care specialists are available to support families through every aspect of loss, both emotionally and logistically, 24/7.
"Going back to work after losing a loved one can be extremely challenging. There are so many logistical burdens that still need to be navigated that it often feels like you are working two jobs when you are grieving and at your most vulnerable. We have seen, unequivocally, the quantifiable impact technology can have in easing the burdens on bereaved employees," said Ron Gura, Co-Founder & CEO of Empathy. "Employers who acknowledge and support their grieving team members are doing more than extending a kindness. They are also making a decision that is good for their organization. We are delighted to further our work with New York Life and proud of our shared dedication to supporting bereaved families across the U.S."
Empathy's partnership with Group Benefit Solutions follows its ongoing work with New York Life's Group Membership Association Division, an operation dedicated to delivering protection products to group and affinity organizations. The Group Membership business provides life insurance beneficiaries with loss support through access to the Empathy app.
"New York Life Group Benefit Solutions provides services and caring guidance through efforts and opportunities that align with the values of our company," said Meghan Shea, head of strategy, product, and marketing for Group Benefit Solutions. "Our partnership with Empathy, plus grief resources from the New York Life Foundation, highlight the breadth of bereavement programs and tools available to our clients and their employees."
1Empathy is not affiliated with New York Life.
About Empathy
Empathy's mission is to help families deal with loss, incorporating both emotional and logistical support for the families in their time of need. Powered by technology and driven by purpose, Empathy's application, awarded Google Play's 2021 "Best App for Good" and CB Insights' "Top Digital Health Companies Of 2021," simplifies and streamlines end-of-life bureaucracy with personalized plans and grief support. Launched in 2021 and headquartered in New York and Tel Aviv, Empathy is backed by top tier VC firms and serves Fortune 100 enterprise customers alongside its direct-to-consumer offering. To receive more information about Empathy's product, visit us at Empathy.com.
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Manning & Napier, Inc. ("Manning" or the "Company") (NYSE: MN), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Callodine Group, LLC. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $12.85 in cash for each share of Manning common stock owned.
If you own Manning shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/mn
Or please contact:
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Manning's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $12.85 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Manning's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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SALEM, N.H., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share which is payable August 25, 2022, to shareholders of record on August 11, 2022.
The dividend is the Company's 232nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend. Standex has paid dividends each quarter since it became a public corporation in November 1964.
About Standex
Standex International Corporation is a global multi-industry manufacturer in five broad business segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies and Specialty Solutions with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, India and China. For additional information, visit the Company's website at www.standex.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Dow, who as Wally Cleaver on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver” helped create the popular and lasting image of the American teenager of the 1950s and 60s, died Wednesday. He was 77.
Frank Bilotta, who represented Dow in his work as a sculptor, confirmed his death in an email to The Associated Press.
No cause was given, but Dow had been in hospice care and announced in May that he had been diagnosed with prostate and gall bladder cancer.
A post on Dow’s Facebook page on Tuesday prematurely reported that he had died, but his wife and management team later took down the post and explained that it was announced in error.
Dow’s Wally was an often annoyed but essentially loving big brother who was constantly bailing out the title character, Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver, played by Jerry Mathers, on the show that was synonymous with the sometimes hokey, wholesome image of the 1950s American family.
Dow was born and raised in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles — his mother was a stuntwoman who acted as a double for silent film star Clara Bow — but his parents did not push him into show business.
He had done just a little stage acting and appeared in a pair of pilots. After attending an open casting call, he landed his career-defining role as Wally.
Dow would play the part for six seasons and more than 200 episodes from 1957 to 1963 on primetime on CBS and ABC, then for more than 100 episodes in the 1980s on a syndicated sequel series.
“Tony was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well. He leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled,” Mathers said in a Facebook post Wednesday. “Tony was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, and it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years.”
On the show, Wally, sometimes the center of the plot himself, navigated the worlds of junior high and high school — his two-faced best friend Eddie Haskell at his side — with just a little more wisdom than his little brother. The show’s plotlines suggested Wally was bound for great things — he mentions wanting to become an aerospace engineer — and he tended to find himself in moral dilemmas that stemmed from his essential goodness.
Dow’s favorite episode was one in which the always-ready-to-teach father, Ward Cleaver, played by Hugh Beaumont, wants his boys to know what his childhood was like. He takes them into the wilderness, despite their having what they felt was pressing business at home.
“The boys didn’t want to go because ‘Zombies From Outer Space’ was playing in the theater,” Dow said in a 2018 interview with Sidewalks Entertainment at Silicon Valley Comic-Con.
After the trip, at the end of the episode, Ward discovers the boys on a hilltop with binoculars, thinking they’re taking in some nature.
“They were watching Zombies from Outer Space at the drive-in,” Dow said with a laugh.
The show was still popular when it went off the air, but it had naturally run its course with Wally about to go to college and Beaver bound for high school.
Dow’s death leaves Mathers and Rusty Stevens, who played Beaver’s friend Larry Mondello, as the only surviving members of the show’s core cast. Beaumont died in 1982. Barbara Billingsley, who played mother June Cleaver, died in 2010. Ken Osmond, who played Haskell, died in 2020.
Dow would appear as a guest star on other TV series throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s, including “My Three Sons,” “Dr. Kildare,” “Adam-12,” “Emergency,” “Square Pegs” and “Knight Rider.”
He took a break from acting to serve three years in the U.S. National Guard in the late 1960s.
From 1983 to 1989, amid a cultural craze for nostalgia television, Dow reprised the role of Wally in “The New Leave it to Beaver.”
He began writing and directing episodes of that series, and would work as a director in television throughout the 1990s on shows including “The New Lassie,” “Babylon 5,” “Harry and the Hendersons” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.”
At a time when such disclosures were rare, Dow went public with his clinical depression in the 1980s and made self-help videos on accepting and dealing with the illness.
Along with appearances in later years at pop culture conventions, often alongside Mather, Dow worked as an artist, gaining a sterling reputation as a sculptor.
One of his bronze pieces was accepted at 2008′s Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, a 150-year-old art show staged annually at the Louvre.
Dow told The Associated Press in 2012 that his openings brought out as many people anxious to rub shoulders with the Beaver’s big brother as to see his art.
“I think it’s hard, especially with the Wally image, to be taken seriously at pretty much anything other than that,” he said with a chuckle and a shake of his head.
Dow is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lauren, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Melissa, and brother Dion.
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| 2022-07-28T08:04:06Z
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Esports tournaments are popping up more and more all over the world these days and Texas is a hot spot for competitive gaming as multiple top-tier organizations and venues are in the Lone Star State.
That’s partly why one of the more popular esports, Rocket League (for those unfamiliar think soccer with race cars) is hosting their World Championship at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth! “It’s finally here. The Rocket League World Championship is making its triumphant return and touching down at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas this August.”
Here’s what you can expect for the world championship (RLCS) beginning August 4 the 10-day two-phase event will be in Fort Worth. According to a press release:
“The first phase is the four-day World Championship Wildcard where 16 teams will clash to see which eight teams will survive the Swiss Format and move on to the next phase. That next phase is the World Championship Main Event, where teams will compete in two eight-team, Double-Elimination Groups, and the top four teams from each group will compete in a high-stakes, Single-Elimination Bracket. The team that conquers that bracket will be crowned Rocket League World Champions!”
Dickies Arena – RLCS
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| 2022-07-18T23:11:28Z
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In Partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Colgate's Haz La U has awarded over $900,000 in scholarships to more than 400 Hispanic high school students
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colgate-Palmolive Company is now accepting applications for Haz La U, its annual educational grant, an initiative launched in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) that offers scholarships to support Hispanic young people on their path to higher education and to building a brighter future. Colgate's Haz La U, will award 31 educational grants totaling $100,000 to Hispanic high school students that have demonstrated academic excellence and been active members of their community. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will close on November 13, 2022.
As of 2022, the Haz La U program has awarded more than 400 Hispanic high school students throughout the U.S. who have demonstrated academic excellence, volunteerism, and leadership within their communities, with more than $900,000 in scholarships.
Colgate is proud to highlight 2016 Haz La U grant recipient Jennifer Munoz, a 2020 UCLA graduate who is now working as a mobile QA analyst in the logistics industry, handling time-critical shipments. Jennifer shares: "Haz La U didn't just help me in the financial sense, it helped motivate me because it showed that someone else believed in me." Jennifer's story of growing up in a low-income community in Fontana, California and the impact Haz La U had in helping her accomplish her dream of a college education is featured in a new short film created by Colgate in partnership with HHF.
"Colgate believes that everyone deserves a future worth smiling about, which is why we are proud of our ongoing partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the impact this program has had on grant recipients and their communities," said Jesper Nordengaard, President, North America, Colgate-Palmolive. "We look forward to continuing to support deserving students like Jennifer Munoz, 2016 Haz La U grant recipient."
For more than 10 years, Colgate has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to award Haz La U scholarships through their annual Youth Awards. "We're extremely proud to continue our partnership with Colgate for the Haz la U grant, which puts our students a step closer to achieving their higher education goals," said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO, Hispanic Heritage Foundation. He adds, "This important effort with Colgate through our Youth Awards program will showcase the tremendous talent and potential of our youth. These scholarships will help young leaders continue on their track to making an impact on our community and America."
The Haz La U grant program will award on a regional level 10 Gold level grants of $4,000 each, 10 Silver level grants of $3,000 each, and 10 Bronze level grants of $2,000 each. One regional winner will receive an additional national level grant of $10,000.
To learn more about Jennifer's story and apply for the Haz la U™ scholarship, visit Colgate.com/MakeTheU.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, the Company sells its products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA Skin, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing plastic waste, saving water, reducing waste, promoting recyclability, conserving natural resources, and improving children's oral health through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached more than 1.4 billion children since 1991. For more information about Colgate's global business and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the Youth Awards
HHF's mission focuses on education, workforce, social impact, and identity and culture through the lens of leadership. Through HHF's 24-year-old Youth Awards program, tens of thousands of high-achieving Latinx high school students have been recognized and received more than five million dollars to support their education, ideas or projects. Once they are vetted through the Youth Awards, alumni are connected to a larger network providing mentors, programs, and career path opportunities through the award-winning LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) program throughout college, grad school and into their careers. Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org. Follow HHF on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
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| 2022-09-16T13:47:01Z
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AB National Municipal Income Fund [NYSE: AFB] (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of May 31, 2022.
AB National Municipal Income Fund
Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings
Portfolio %
1) Metropolitan Transportation Authority Series 2016-2 5.25%, 11/15/35
2.41 %
2) State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue Series 2012-A 5.00%, 01/01/29
2.22 %
3) Central Plains Energy Project Series 2017-A 5.00%, 09/01/42
1.79 %
4) Jefferson County Board of Education/AL Series 2018 5.00%, 02/01/46
1.74 %
5) Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Series 2018 5.00%, 07/01/58
1.67 %
6) Detroit Downtown Development Authority Series 2018-A 5.00%, 07/01/48
1.65 %
7) Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Series 2022 5.00%, 02/01/62
1.64 %
8) Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Power System Revenue Series 2013-B 5.00%, 07/01/30
1.63 %
9) Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./NJ Series 2018-A 5.00%, 06/01/46
1.50 %
10) Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority Series 2014 5.00%, 11/15/39
Sector/Industry Breakdown
Revenue
Health Care - Not-for-Profit
21.16 %
Airport
7.71 %
Toll Roads/Transit
7.70 %
Revenue - Miscellaneous
5.61 %
Electric Utility
5.28 %
Higher Education - Private
2.80 %
Prepay Energy
2.62 %
Industrial Development - Industry
2.61 %
Tobacco Securitization
2.32 %
Water & Sewer
Primary/Secondary Ed. - Public
1.41 %
Port
0.69 %
Industrial Development - Utility
0.49 %
Higher Education - Public
0.47 %
Senior Living
0.23 %
SUBTOTAL
63.32 %
Tax Supported
Special Tax
13.73 %
State G.O.
7.82 %
Assessment District
2.15 %
Local G.O.
1.86 %
State Lease
1.12 %
26.68 %
Prerefunded/ETM
9.20 %
Asset-Backed
Housing - Multi-Family
0.46 %
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Funds and Investment Trusts
0.20 %
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
0.14 %
Total
100.00 %
State Breakdown
California
11.21 %
Illinois
11.07 %
New York
9.22 %
Pennsylvania
7.68 %
New Jersey
7.62 %
Wisconsin
5.18 %
Florida
5.16 %
Connecticut
4.78 %
Texas
3.97 %
South Carolina
3.01 %
Michigan
2.92 %
Alabama
2.43 %
North Carolina
1.95 %
Ohio
Colorado
1.81 %
Nebraska
Georgia
1.76 %
Oklahoma
1.73 %
Minnesota
1.47 %
Tennessee
1.43 %
Arizona
1.42 %
Utah
1.17 %
Maryland
1.08 %
Virginia
1.06 %
District of Columbia
0.98 %
Kentucky
0.84 %
Iowa
0.83 %
Kansas
Indiana
0.67 %
West Virginia
0.64 %
Massachusetts
0.53 %
Puerto Rico
0.52 %
Hawaii
0.41 %
Arkansas
0.32 %
Louisiana
0.18 %
Washington
New Hampshire
0.13 %
Other
Total Investments
Credit Quality Breakdown
AAA
4.66 %
AA
27.78 %
A
34.04 %
BBB
20.31 %
BB
2.85 %
D
0.21 %
Not Rated
0.75 %
Pre-refunded Bonds
Short Term Investments
Bonds by Maturity
Less than 1 Year
4.32 %
1 To 5 Years
5.95 %
5 To 10 Years
16.08 %
10 To 20 Years
29.46 %
20 To 30 Years
35.76 %
More than 30 Years
8.43 %
0.00 %
Total Net Assets
Portfolio Statistics:
AMT Percent:
10.87 %
Average Coupon:
4.79 %
Percentage of Leverage:
Bank Borrowing:
Investment Operations:
1.29 %
Auction Preferred Shares (APS):
Tender Option Bonds:
4.37 %
VMTP Shares:
38.70 %
Total Fund Leverage:
44.36%*
Average Maturity:
6.64 Years
Effective Duration:
5.36 Years
Total Net Assets:
$377.05 Million**
Common Stock Net Asset Value:
$13.12
Total Number of Holdings:
187
Portfolio Turnover:
5.00 %
* The total percentage of leverage constitutes 4.37% through the use of tender option bonds, 38.70% in issued and outstanding VMTPs and 1.29% in investment operations, which may include the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash, reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.
** The Fund also had outstanding $232,125,000 of VMTPs at liquidation value, which is not included in Total Net Assets because it is treated as a liability for financial reporting purposes.
The foregoing portfolio characteristics are as of the date indicated and can be expected to change. The Fund is a closed-end U.S.-registered management investment company advised by AllianceBernstein L. P.
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| 2022-06-27T20:42:52Z
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Local organizations that provide food assistance to the community were awarded $300,000 in grants by the Belton City Council.
On Wednesday, Belton Mayor Wayne Carpenter distributed $295,000 in federal nutrition and food assistance grants to local three local organizations: Helping Hands Ministry of Belton, Belton Senior Activity Center and Meals on Wheels.
A $5,000 grant will be awarded to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor food pantry, The Source, according to a news release from the city of Belton.
Carpenter presented a $100,000 check to the Belton senior center, which board president Jay Taggart said would help seniors with groceries during the coronavirus pandemic. The city previously provided a $25,000 to the center for food assistance.
The center’s popular grocery pick-up program would be reestablished with the funds, Taggart said.
“We think that this year the need is just as great,” Taggart said, adding that the cost of groceries and other food items continues to increase this year.
Helping Hands food pantry received $150,000, which the ministry plans to use to increase services by purchasing specialty food items for those with allergies or other dietetic conditions; establishing a mobile food pantry and delivery; and acquire onsite equipment, Alicia Jallah, executive director, said.
Ashley Johnson, interim director of Meals on Wheels, said the program will use its $45,000 in grant funding to serve individuals on its wait list and expand home delivery of meals in Belton.
The grant funding is provided from $5.6 million in federal COVID-19 funds allocated to Belton as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the city’s release said.
Council members already have allocated funding for other COVID-19-related aid. In March, the council agreed to apply $100,000 to delinquent city utility bills.
In April, council members approved $300,000 in relief funds available to residents in need of assistance with housing, electric, gas and water/sewer bills, internet/phone, or HOP bus services. Residents can apply for up to $3,000 in assistance by filling out an application at https:// www.uwct.org, the United Way of Central Texas website.
“I’m proud the City Council has chosen to allocate funds to directly assist Beltonians still struggling with the financial impact of COVID,” Carpenter said in the release. “I appreciate the United Way of Central Texas partnering with us to distribute funds to those in need.”
The council also has made $850,000 in funds available for Belton small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The deadline to apply is Friday. Applications are available at https://www.beltontexas.gov/news_detail_T11_R963.php.
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| 2022-06-06T05:03:05Z
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Carvana investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 6, 2020 and June 24, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CVNA 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) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Carvana during the relevant time frame, you have until October 3, 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.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
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| 2022-09-15T10:43:50Z
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- The companies will work together to drive adoption of open, interoperable standards in wireless charging for global electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure
- Siemens makes strategic investment in WiTricity and licenses their technology for future wireless EV charging products
WATERTOWN, Mass., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens invests $25 million and acquires a minority stake in U.S.-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company. Siemens and WiTricity will work together to drive innovation in the emerging market for wireless EV charging. This market is expected to reach $2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens' calculations. The two companies seek to bridge the gaps in the global standardization of wireless charging for electric passenger and light duty commercial vehicles, to enable interoperability between vehicles and infrastructure, as well as support market penetration. In addition, both parties will collaborate to advance the technical development of wireless charging systems.
"Combining Siemens' global footprint and EV charging portfolio with WiTricity's innovative technology is the first step towards elevating our offering in the wireless charging space. This will speed up deployment of wireless charging technology, support standardization, and advance public charging infrastructure with interoperable solutions for drivers' convenience," said Markus Mildner, CEO of Siemens eMobility.
Siemens will also become a technology license partner, benefitting from WiTricity's deep know-how and decade-long collaboration with global automotive OEMs to develop proven, field-tested, interoperable wireless charging solutions.
A charging pad mounted on or in the ground exchanges power with a receiving coil attached on the underside of the EV. There are no moving parts or physical connectors. Instead, a magnetic field transfers energy between the charging pad and the vehicle coil when the vehicle is over the charging pad. The system uses resonant induction between the charger and receiver in order to provide high efficiency at a variety of ground clearances, from low-slung sports cars to SUVs.
The ultimate goal of the collaboration is to accelerate the maturing of wireless charging technologies together with OEMs and infrastructure partners to simultaneously ensure their cost-effective availability worldwide. A recent survey of more than 1,000 current and future EV owners interested in purchasing an EV in the next two years indicated that wireless charging was one of the highest-rated add- ons and a more preferred option to other amenities, including park-assist, performance, or premium audio packages.
"Wireless charging enables a driver to just park and walk away, returning to a charged vehicle. Wireless charging makes EVs more appealing for individual owners and more cost-effective for commercial operators. We are excited to partner with a leader like Siemens to help drive this new world of compelling solutions," said Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity. "Siemens and WiTricity share the goal of improving EV ownership and fleet management with the matchless simplicity and reliability of wireless charging".
For autonomous vehicles to fulfill their promise key friction points will need to be removed, such as charging, which today still requires human intervention. Wireless power transfer will be the key technology to enable contactless automatic charging with least maintenance requirements and pave the way to an all-electric, fully autonomous mobility future.
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https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/energy/medium-voltage/solutions/emobility.html
About WiTricity
WiTricity is the trailblazer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, leading the development and implementation of magnetic resonance technology across passenger and commercial vehicles alike. The company's technology is backed by an extensive patent portfolio and is the foundation for ratified global EV wireless charging standards including SAE, ISO, and GB. Automakers and Tier 1 suppliers turn to WiTricity to help accelerate the adoption of EVs by eliminating the hassle of plug-in charging, setting the stage for future autonomy.
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| 2022-06-09T10:58:40Z
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Suisse is pleased to announce that the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation has awarded $400,000 to two new nonprofit partners – Generation USA and Year Up. These groundbreaking programs serve the community by investing in motivated yet under-resourced young people and developing a robust and diverse talent pipeline. The organizations provide educational pathways outside of traditional four-year degrees, enhancing their students' abilities to launch promising careers.
"While we have long-supported and remain committed to four-year college completion, we have become increasingly motivated to find opportunities to support the nearly 2/3 of Americans who do not choose or may not have access to this pathway," said Eric Eckholdt, Executive Director of the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation. "We completed the expansion of our Future Skills portfolio to include innovative organizations or initiatives that strive to bridge the gap between the education and employment sectors by providing additional pathways for young people to navigate toward promising careers, like apprenticeships, certifications, and two-year degrees."
These grants are part of the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation's work in Future Skills, a giving program that supports educational efforts to provide young people from underserved communities with skills necessary for a strong career start in order to live choice-filled, upwardly-mobile lives.
The Credit Suisse America's Foundation continues to support high-performing schools like KIPP Public Charter Schools, modern youth apprenticeships through CareerWise New York, and innovative programs such as Braven, the WakeWorks Apprenticeship program, and myFutureNC. Moreover, the Foundation is pleased to onboard these organizations that aim to further the vision of providing additional pathways to securing a family-sustaining career.
"These two new groups represent a transition from a "college-for-all" to a "success-for-all" mentality," says Eckholdt. "We are excited for the opportunity to support and learn from industry leaders and changemakers who embody the spirit of this effort, which we believe is vital for both young people in America and an evolving workforce."
Generation USA is a nimble organization founded by McKinsey & Company. At scale, it has the potential to provide high-level, industry credentialed training to thousands of young people. According to Generation USA, more than 75 million young adults were out of work globally even before the global pandemic, and three times as many were underemployed. Concurrently, certain jobs remain in high-demand, and 40 percent of employers say a skills shortage leaves them with entry-level vacancies. In an effort to bridge this gap, the Generation USA program aims to transform education to employment systems to prepare, place, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible.
"We are proud to be a recipient of Credit Suisse's philanthropic initiatives in opening entry to a meaningful career through non-traditional pathways," says Richard Clemmons, Generation USA Interim CEO. "Through this generous funding, we'll be able to expand our reach and impact in the New York City community by providing training, support, and access to career opportunities in the high-demand tech industry."
Credit Suisse is also excited to partner with Year Up, a best-in-class workforce development organization, which is 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's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a work-based experience with one of their 250+ corporate partners.
"Credit Suisse and Credit Suisse Americas Foundation's generous support will enable motivated young adults to receive the training, support and connections to have rewarding careers at top companies," said Gerald Chertavian, Year Up Founder and CEO. "Through this partnership, we will make important progress in closing the Opportunity Divide and building a more inclusive society and a stronger economy."
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Bargainers: Bipartisan deal near on trimmed $10B COVID bill
By ALAN FRAM
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have moved to the brink of clinching a scaled-back bipartisan compromise to provide a fresh $10 billion to combat COVID-19. That could set up final congressional approval next week. The price tag was a reduction from an earlier $15.6 billion compromise that fell apart weeks ago after House Democrats rejected cuts in pandemic aid to states to help pay for it. Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is a lead negotiator and he says bargainers have reached an agreement in principle on a package that would be completely paid for. The new money would be to purchase vaccines, treatments and tests, which the administration says are running low, even as the more transmissible omicron variant BA.2 spreads.
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Lawsuit filed against Alabama over law that makes it a felony to administer gender-affirming health care to minors
By Amanda Musa and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN
Two families and two doctors are suing the state of Alabama following the passage of Senate Bill 184, which makes it a felony for a doctor to administer gender-affirming health care to minors.
The Human Rights Campaign, several civil rights groups, and legal groups are representing the plaintiffs named in the complaint filed Monday.
The lawsuit challenges the bill, dubbed the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act, saying it violates the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution’s equal protection clause.
SB 184, which was signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey last week, states medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care to people 18 and under could face up to 10 years in prison. The law goes into effect May 8.
The complaint was filed on behalf of two Alabama families with transgender teenagers and two Alabama doctors.
Teens are currently receiving medical care, lawsuit says
The doctors are identified in the complaint as Dr. Morissa J. Ladinsky and Dr. Hussein D. Abdul-Latif, who are both providers at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama and medical staff members at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.
The two teens are referred to anonymously in the lawsuit as Mary Roe, a 13-year-old transgender girl from Jefferson County and John Doe, a 17-year-old transgender boy living in Shelby County.
“The Transgender Plaintiffs are currently receiving medical care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, for gender dysphoria,” the complaint reads. “If allowed to take effect, the Act will interrupt these medically necessary treatments, prevent them from obtaining future medically necessary treatments for gender dysphoria, and cause them to experience irreparable physical and psychological harm.”
Medical associations including the American Psychological Association, American Medical Association, and the Pediatric Endocrine Society, have officially recognized the importance of gender-affirming care for minors.
Gina Maiola, communications director for Ivey, told CNN on Monday the governor’s office has received the lawsuit saying, “We are prepared to defend our values and this legislation.”
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Engineering leaders to share how CodeLogic adopted a Neo4j graph database to improve visualization and analysis of complex codebases
SAN FRANCISCO, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeLogic,(https://codelogic.com/) the continuous Software Intelligence company, today announced it will lead a full-length session at Neo4j's GraphConnect 2022 titled, "From Relational to Graph: How Going Graph Revealed the Unknown." During the session, CodeLogic principal software development engineers, Jason Schatz and Rob Vrooman will discuss key outcomes of migrating from a relational database to a graph database - including CodeLogic's unique use case for graph data modeling.
Event Details:
GraphConnect 2022
The Fairmont, Austin, Tex.
June 6-8, 2022
Hosted by Neo4j, GraphConnect 2022 is the largest in-person gathering of graph data experts in the world.
Session Description:
From Relational to Graph: How Going Graph Revealed the Unknown
Wednesday, June 8 at 3:15 p.m. CDT
In this session, attendees will learn how CodeLogic utilizes Neo4j and CypherQL to capture and analyze data achieved through application profiling, and how their data model visually mimics the source code itself. Jason Schatz (Principal Software Development Engineer, CodeLogic) and Rob Vrooman (Principal Software Development Engineer, CodeLogic), team up to discuss how moving from a relational database to a Neo4j graph database gave them the ability to visualize and distill complex codebases quickly. Attendees will learn a rare use case for graph and see how the CodeLogic back-end models data into simplified maps that can be easily analyzed to identify cross-application dependencies, navigate code change impact, and ultimately reveal the bigger picture.
About CodeLogic
CodeLogic is the first and only real-time, continuous software intelligence solution. We empower development teams with a full and accurate picture of their application structure, from API to method to database, allowing them to better-inform everyday development decisions and code fearlessly.
For more information visit: www.codelogic.com
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Minority-Owned Startup Enables Enterprise-scale, Low-code Adoption of Real-time Machine Learning
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AI Squared, the low-code AI integration platform, today announced it has raised $6 million Seed financing by global venture capital firm NEA with participation from Ridgeline Partners. The company has launched a cutting-edge, artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to enable rapid machine learning (ML) model adaptation across today's most critical business web-applications at scale for enterprise companies. The new capital will help drive technology innovation, employment hiring, new product development and expansion within their identified beachhead market.
AI Squared is a low-code AI integration platform with a mission to empower companies to make any existing applications intelligent by simplifying and accelerating the integration of AI into apps, ultimately increasing AI adoption. The platform embeds AI into any existing application and integrates intelligent automation, data-driven insights, and guided recommendations to create an intelligent application that can deliver a more personalized interface, improve productivity, and support decision making. The technology empowers companies to accelerate the adoption of machine learning by removing the many complexities of model integration and dependencies on IT. With AI Squared, data scientists can build, optimize and integrate ML models into business applications easily and efficiently, putting AI-powered insights into the hands of business users in minutes.
"If you're a data scientist or engineer, and you're struggling to quickly integrate machine learning into your web-based business applications due to the complexities of deployment and development, we're here for you," said Benjamin Harvey, CEO. "AI Squared is the easiest way to empower end users to leverage results of AI and ML that are accurate, actionable, relevant, timely and contextualized for in-app decision intelligence."
AI Squared provides an essential solution for AI empowered organizations using a four-factor approach: democratization, augmentation, adaptation, and intelligent automation. The platform empowers analysts and non-technical users to have awareness of and access to AI in order to harness the power of AI inside of applications. Augmentation occurs and yields AI-powered embedded insights, making the apps that teams use the most intelligent through contextualization. Business organizations are offered the option to adapt models. They can customize, personalize, and tune integrations to a specific end-user or organization. Lastly, AI Squared provides intelligent automation, timely invoking of models, chaining multiple models, adjusting models for relevance, and enabling in-workflow process augmentation and transformation.
"Companies across the globe are scrambling to implement AI and ML powered applications to optimize data, automate processes, and drive business value--which can be a complex, timely, and costly transition" said Pete Sonsini, General Partner, NEA. Greg Papadopoulos, Venture Partner, NEA, added: "AI Squared enables businesses to unleash the magic of AI with a low-code, easy-to-integrate platform aimed to make companies smarter, more effective, and more innovative. We're excited to partner with Ben and his team to improve business outcomes by making AI usable and accessible to business and data teams alike."
As a majority minority-owned firm, AI Squared consists of four founders and a staff of 95% African American and Hispanic American descent. AI Squared joins an emerging class of elite minority-owned tech firms creating professional and economic opportunities.
The company is hosting its official brand launch on June 23, at 10:30 am on LinkedIn Live. An introduction of the founders, product showcase, and special guests are scheduled for this event.
Founded in 2021, AI Squared is the platform for imbuing enterprise applications with intelligence, simplifying and accelerating the process of getting AI into the hands of business decision makers. AI Squared is built to bring democratization, augmentation, adaption, and intelligent automation to business-critical AI initiatives by eliminating the complexities of integrating models brought on by legacy model deployment platforms and workflows. Enterprise companies gain the benefit of intelligent automation, data-driven insights, and guided recommendations to create an intelligent application that can deliver a more personalized interface, improve productivity, and support decision making.
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. With nearly $24 billion in cumulative committed capital since the firm's founding in 1977, NEA invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company's lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's track record of investing includes more than 260 portfolio company IPOs and more than 430 mergers and acquisitions. www.nea.com
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-Court's decision clears way for special meeting of shareholders on June 30, 2022
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Drake (the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE: AJRD) ("Aerojet Rocketdyne" or the "Company")) and Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Thomas Corcoran and Gen. Lance Lord (Ret.) (three of its independent directors) issued the following statement:
"We are extremely pleased by the opinion issued today by the Delaware Court of Chancery. There is now a clear path for Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders to decide the future of the Company at the special meeting on June 30th.
"We also are gratified that the Court rejected Mr. Lichtenstein's request to stifle shareholder voices by invalidating consents and proxies previously issued in connection with the election. And we are pleased—and not at all surprised—that the Court denied Mr. Lichtenstein's baseless request to hold the members of the Drake slate in contempt of the Court's temporary restraining order.
"The Court's decision ultimately provides for the same relief we had offered Mr. Lichtenstein months ago in an effort to avoid the waste and distraction of unnecessary litigation. It is unfortunate that Mr. Lichtenstein rejected our common-sense offer, and instead forced the parties and Aerojet Rocketdyne to spend millions of dollars on wasteful and costly litigation – and enormous distraction to the Company-- that resulted in the same outcome.
"We look forward to Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders casting their ballots at the June 30 special meeting."
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This communication is being made in the participants' individual capacity, and not by or on behalf of the Company. No Company resources were used in connection with these materials. On June 1, 2022, Eileen P. Drake, General Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.), General Lance Lord, USAF (Ret.) and Thomas Corcoran (the "Incumbent Directors") filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of proxies for a special meeting of stockholders of the Company to be held on June 30, 2022.
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Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE: HUBS), the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Financial Highlights:
Revenue
Total revenue was $421.8 million, up 36% compared to Q2'21.
Operating Income (Loss)
GAAP operating margin was (12.4%), compared to (5.3%) in Q2'21.
Non-GAAP operating margin was 7%, compared to 9% in Q2'21.
GAAP operating loss was ($52.3) million, compared to ($16.6) million in Q2'21.
Non-GAAP operating income was $29.4 million, compared to $27.5 million in Q2'21.
Net Income (Loss)
GAAP net loss was ($56.4) million, or ($1.18) per basic and diluted share, compared to ($24.6) million, or ($0.53) per basic and diluted share in Q2'21.
Non-GAAP net income was $22.4 million, or $0.47 per basic and $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $21.6 million, or $0.46 per basic and $0.43 per diluted share in Q2'21.
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding for GAAP net loss per share was 47.8 million, compared to 46.8 million basic and diluted shares in Q2'21.
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding for non-GAAP net income per share was 47.8 million and 51.1 million respectively, compared to 46.8 million and 50.6 million, respectively in Q2'21.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
The company's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term and long-term investments balance was $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2022.
During the second quarter, the company generated $40.9 million of operating cash flow, compared to $41.4 million during Q2'21, which excluded the $3.2 million used for the repayment of our convertible notes.
During the second quarter, the company generated $22.4 million of free cash flow, compared to $25.6 million during Q2'21.
Additional Recent Business Highlights
Grew Customers to 150,865 at June 30, 2022, up 25% from June 30, 2021.
Average Subscription Revenue Per Customer was $11,198 during the second quarter of 2022, up 10% compared to the second quarter of 2021.
"Our solid results in the second quarter were driven by strong product innovation and a deep understanding of what our customers need to adapt to this macroeconomic climate," said Yamini Rangan, Chief Executive Officer at HubSpot. "Small and medium businesses are looking to consolidate their technology and boost efficiencies in today's environment and HubSpot's connected CRM platform can help them do both. In Q2, we continued to invest in the tools and functionality customers need to grow better. We enabled more customization of our platform and announced CMS Hub Free, and simple Automation in Marketing Hub Starter. In the second half of the year, we will focus on driving durable, profitable growth, with an eye toward focused execution, product innovation, and solving for our customers."
Business Outlook Based on information available as of August 4, 2022, HubSpot is issuing guidance for the third quarter of 2022 and full year 2022 as indicated below.
Third Quarter 2022:
Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $425 million to $426 million.
Unfavorable foreign exchange rates are expected to be an 8 point headwind to third quarter 2022 revenue growth.(1)
Non-GAAP operating income is expected to be in the range of $31 million to $32 million.
Non-GAAP net income per common share is expected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.52. This assumes approximately 51.0 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
Full Year 2022:
Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.690 billion to $1.695 billion.
Unfavorable foreign exchange rates are now expected to be a 6 point headwind to full year 2022 revenue growth, up from prior quarter expectation of a 5 point headwind.(1)
Non-GAAP operating income is expected to be in the range of $143 million to $144 million.
Non-GAAP net income per common share is expected to be in the range of $2.28 to $2.30. This assumes approximately 51.1 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In our earnings press releases, conference calls, slide presentations, and webcasts, we may use or discuss non-GAAP financial measures, as defined by Regulation G. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to each non-GAAP financial measure used or discussed, and a reconciliation of the differences between each non-GAAP financial measure and the comparable GAAP financial measure, are included in this press release after the consolidated financial statements. Our earnings press releases containing such non-GAAP reconciliations can be found in the Investors section of our website ir.hubspot.com.
Conference Call Information
HubSpot will host a conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the company's second quarter 2022 financial results and its business outlook. To register for this conference call, please use this dial in registration link or visit HubSpot's Investor Relations website at ir.hubspot.com. Participants who wish to register for the conference call webcast please use this link.
Following the conference call, a replay will be available at (866) 813-9403 (domestic) or +44 (204) 525-0658 (international). The replay passcode is 070988. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available on HubSpot's Investor Relations website at ir.hubspot.com.
The company has used, and intends to continue to use, the investor relations portion of its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
About HubSpot HubSpot is a leading CRM platform that provides software and support to help companies grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers' needs at any stage of growth. Today, over 150,000 customers across more than 120 countries use HubSpot's powerful and easy-to-use tools and integrations to attract, engage, and delight customers. Learn more at www.hubspot.com.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding management's expectations of future financial and operational performance and operational expenditures, expected growth, and business outlook, including our financial guidance for the third fiscal quarter of and full year 2022; and statements regarding our positioning for future growth and market leadership; statements regarding expected market trends, future priorities and related investments, and opportunities. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation, risks associated with our history of losses; our ability to retain existing customers and add new customers; the continued growth of the market for a CRM platform; our ability to differentiate our platform from competing products and technologies; our ability to manage our growth effectively to maintain our high level of service; our ability to maintain and expand relationships with our solutions partners; our ability to successfully recruit and retain highly-qualified personnel; the price volatility of our common stock; the impact of geo-political conflicts, inflation, macroeconomic instability, and the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, the broader economy, our workforce and operations, and our ability to forecast our future financial performance; and other risks set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our SEC filings. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
HubSpot's estimates of stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, non-cash interest expense for amortization of debt issuance costs, gain or loss on strategic investment, and income tax effects of non-GAAP items assume, among other things, the occurrence of no additional acquisitions or dispositions, and no further revisions to stock-based compensation and related expenses.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP. However, management believes that, in order to properly understand our short-term and long-term financial and operational trends, investors may wish to consider the impact of certain non-cash or non-recurring items when used as a supplement to financial performance measures in accordance with GAAP. These items result from facts and circumstances that vary in frequency and impact on continuing operations. In this release, HubSpot's non-GAAP operating income, operating margin, subscription margin, expense, expense as a percentage of revenue, net income, operating and free cash flow are not presented in accordance with GAAP and are not intended to be used in lieu of GAAP presentations of results of operations. Free cash flow is defined as cash and cash equivalents provided by or used in operating activities less purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of software development costs, plus repayments of convertible notes attributable to debt discount. We believe information regarding free cash flow provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the strength of liquidity and available cash provides a comparable framework for assessing how our business performed when compared to prior periods which excluded repayments of our convertible notes attributable to debt discount from operating cash flow. With the adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020-06 on January 1, 2022, there are no longer repayments of convertible notes attributable to debt discount.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional means of evaluating period-over-period operating performance. Specifically, these non-GAAP financial measures provide management with additional means to understand and evaluate the operating results and trends in our ongoing business by eliminating certain non-cash expenses and other items that management believes might otherwise make comparisons of our ongoing business with prior periods more difficult, obscure trends in ongoing operations, or reduce management's ability to make useful forecasts. In addition, management understands that some investors and financial analysts find this information helpful in analyzing our financial and operational performance and comparing this performance to our peers and competitors. However, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and are not intended to be an alternative to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, it should be noted that these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We intend to provide these non-GAAP financial measures as part of our future earnings discussions and, therefore, the inclusion of these non-GAAP financial measures will provide consistency in our financial reporting. Management may, however, utilize other measures to illustrate performance in the future. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included above in this press release.
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- Tripadvisor's Fall Travel Index reveals nearly six out of ten Americans will travel this season despite ongoing inflation and rising fuel costs
- While domestic travel is still preferred, more than 40% of Americans will travel long-haul this fall
- The Caribbean, Mexico & Las Vegas top the charts for greatest demand growth for fall getaways; Italy boasts highest concentration of trending destinations
NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While most of the U.S. is still surviving high temps and enjoying sunny summer days, Labor Day will kick off the fall travel season in just a few weeks. Today, Tripadvisor released its 2022 Fall Travel Index to reveal what and where is hot for American travelers this upcoming season.
The study, which is based on a combination of Tripadvisor's first party search and proprietary consumer sentiment data, shows that while the busy summer travel season is coming to an end, Americans' appetite for vacations is not over. Six out of ten U.S. respondents (61%) say that they are planning a fall trip this year, even if how they travel might change.
Transitioning from summer into fall, there are no indicators that travel demand, based on recent sentiment surveys, will subside any time soon amongst global travelers, especially Americans.
The Tripadvisor Fall Index survey indicates that nearly four out of ten (37%) Americans still intend to travel as planned this fall, regardless of inflation. This marks an increase from the previous summer survey released in May 2022, which indicated that 32% of Americans still intended to travel as planned. Globally, Tripadvisor has seen a similar increase from the same summer survey: 30% of travelers surveyed said they intend to travel as planned from June through August, with an increase of 34% saying they intend to travel as planned (from September through November), despite rising costs. While travel is seasonal, the month-over-month sentiment analysis further underscores that consumers still desire to travel despite inflation and fuel costs.
Because of the pent-up demand for vacation stemming from several years of pandemic restrictions keeping travelers close to home, Americans are cutting back elsewhere to ensure they can still budget a getaway. Half of Americans (50%) said that they plan to travel more this fall than they did during the same period last year and two thirds (66%) plan to spend more.
The Tripadvisor Fall Travel Index indicates that spiraling costs won't deter Americans from traveling this upcoming season. More than one third (35%) will likely travel for shorter lengths of time and almost one quarter (24%) said that they will likely travel somewhere closer to home than previously planned.
Just as they are globally, continuously rising costs are prompting American consumers to alter their spending habits, inclusive of adjusting their travel plans. Two thirds (66%) of Americans ranked 'Cost/Affordability' as the priority criteria in the trip planning process and 45% say 'Price' influenced their travel dates, demonstrating that while travel is still on the books, further indicating inflation is top of mind.
In keeping with the global trend indicated by this season's Tripadvisor Travel Index, domestic trips remain the number one choice among US travelers; more than four-fifths (81%) of Americans and almost two-thirds (60%) of global travelers surveyed will opt for domestic travel this fall.
The top domestic destinations for this fall, as revealed by Tripadvisor site data are:
- Las Vegas, Nevada*
- New York, New York*
- Orlando, Florida*
- Honolulu, Hawaii*
- Lahaina, Hawaii
- Key West, Florida
- Nashville, Tennessee*
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina*
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Miami Beach, Florida*
(*Indicates cities that were also top 2021 domestic destinations)
However, a compelling trend rises to the top: long-haul air travel is back. Of those surveyed, more than 40% of American travelers will travel more than seven hours and nearly half (49%) plan to travel by plane. Also, more than half (56%) of Americans plan to take a trip of at least four nights this fall - one third (33%) plan to travel five or more nights - and Tripadvisor search underscores travel around the Labor Day holiday weekend to be the most popular time to get away. In comparison to the Fall 2021 Travel index which indicated that 68% of US travelers surveyed last year opted for staycation-style travel close to home accessible by car or train, this year's Fall Travel Index clearly indicates that Americans are ready for major trips.
The verdict is in: the perennial Mexican resort favorite, Cancun, is the most popular destination among Americans traveling this fall. Entertainment and nightlife mecca, Las Vegas, came out on top for the most searched domestic US destinations.
Of the locations which have seen the biggest year-on-year increase in searches on Tripadvisor by Americans for travel this fall, the dreamy Caribbean destination Turks & Caicos is at number one. Narrowing in on Labor Day weekend travel, Nayarit, Mexico, on Mexico's scenic Pacific Coast just north of Puerto Vallarta, tops the list for strongest year of year growth.
It's no illusion that everyone on your Instagram feed was in Italy this summer: the Mediterranean country continues to dominate the top trending destinations this fall, with the picturesque cities Como, Monterosso al Mare, Amalfi and Sorrento among the top fifteen growing destinations for Americans this season. The emergence of trending destinations across the EU and APAC among US travelers this fall is credited largely to COVID-related travel restrictions relaxing, allowing for greater ease of travel.
When it comes to the most exciting components of a trip, the Tripadvisor Fall Travel Index revealed that the top five picks for Americans are food (54%), activities (52%), followed by people and scenery tied for third (48%) and weather (40%).
Almost one third (32%) said that the primary purpose of their trip is to enjoy dining and nightlife and nearly one quarter (24%) have booked restaurant reservations in advance.
With Americans indicating that the destination is the most memorable part of a trip, below Tripadvisor breaks down the top ten trending destinations for U.S. travelers this fall, along with a top-rated restaurant and experience to be had there.
Fastest growing based on year over year growth
NOTES TO EDITOR
The data cited in this release was gathered and analyzed from two key sources:
- A Tripadvisor Consumer Sentiment Survey, based on data drawn from an online survey of over 2,700 consumers, in partnership with Qualtrics, conducted between July 6, 2022 through July 22, 2022 across six countries - U.S., U.K., Australia, Italy, Singapore and Japan.
- Site behavioral data sourced from first party traffic data on the Tripadvisor platform, gathered during the week commencing July 4, 2022, for searches made by U.S. travelers from June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 for travel between September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022.
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 1 billion reviews and opinions of nearly 8 million businesses, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.
The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps, including the following websites:
www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com, www.helloreco.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com, and www.viator.com.
* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, June 2022
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
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| 2022-08-16T12:00:58Z
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DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio family says their parents were robbed of their final wishes when they were buried in the wrong plots at a Delaware County cemetery. The family said they were later told they had to pay to move their parents to the correct spots.
Annetta and Bee Slone were together for over 50 years, said their daughter, Reba Tomblin.
“They were best friends. They loved each other so much,” she said.
Tomblin said her parents always worked hard to make sure to take care of their two daughters and two sons.
“Dad was the type of person that whenever I would look for a job, he would say, ‘You have to have a job that has a 401(k), Reba. You have to take care. You have to take care of the future,’” Tomblin said. “That was how he was, and they planned for the future.”
In 1970, the Slones purchased their own burial plots at Fairview Memorial Park. The plots were between each of their parents and next to each other.
The Slones later purchased two more plots, roughly six sections from theirs, for their two sons.
The family’s plans unraveled when Annetta Slone died in June 2020.
“The day of Mom’s funeral, we found out that the plots that they had both selected, that they wanted, in between their parents and their family, it was no longer available,” Tomblin said.
Bee Slone watched as his wife was laid to rest about 50 yards away from her father and sisters, in a plot intended for her son.
“He was devastated,” Tomblin said.
Bee died six months later. Tomblin and her family made what she called a difficult choice to bury her father next to her mother, so they would not be apart.
The family later learned that the plots Annetta and Bee had bought for themselves were available, but the family would have to pay for the entire process of relocating their parents to the correct plots.
“I want them together, and I want them to be where they chose, where they want to be,” Tomblin said. “It’s very frustrating, and it’s very heartbreaking.”
“I understand completely where [Tomblin] is at,” said Tim Foor, who runs the cemetery, which is run by Berlin Township.
The township took control of Fairview Memorial Park in 2020, three years after previous owners Theodore and Arminda Martin were convicted on theft charges for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from families that paid for services they never received.
“We’re trying as hard as we can to make things right over there,” Foor said. “It’s just there’s a lot of wrongdoing that needs to be corrected.”
Foor showed WCMH the cemetery’s records, which included a disorganized box of cards with burial information on them, and complaints from families handwritten on the back of some of the cards. Foor said that’s how he received the records, which he is in the process of entering into a computer program.
Because the records were so disorganized and in some cases, inaccurate, the township spent more than $25,000 on a ground-penetrating radar survey last summer.
The survey unearthed a long list of problems: people were buried beneath walkways, doubled up in plots, overlapping plots, and buried in areas that were never even meant to be plots. Some graves were dug diagonally, and in one instance, a husband and wife were buried on opposite sides of a headstone instead of side by side.
Foor said he spoke with Tomblin about her family’s situation and he wants to help.
“I’m dealing with possibly —how many families we don’t know — that are buried in situations like this,” Foor said. “If we extend the courtesy to Mrs. Tomblin and move her family at the township’s expense, then suddenly, I have all these people coming down and [they’ll say] ‘Oh, you moved her family. Move ours, too.’ And the township just can’t handle that load.”
Foor estimates correcting burial issues in just one section of Fairview Memorial Park would cost roughly $250,000.
It’s why he’s been applying for grants from the state and working with Ohio lawmakers on legislation, like Senate Bill 224, which includes measures to help make sure peoples’ preneed funeral contracts are honored.
“It’s not a problem that you can isolate and make go away,” Foor said. “You’ve got to address it on a scale that it’s going to grow to if it continues to go the way that it’s going.”
Foor said Berlin Township is not selling plots at Fairview Memorial Park until all of the existing issues are sorted out.
“I don’t think we’ll ever get it all resolved,” he said.
Meanwhile, a headstone for Annetta and Bee Slone sits in a warehouse, waiting to be placed in the right plot.
“We are still suffering. We are still here, and we want it done right,” Tomblin said.
Last year the township got a $13,000 grant from the state, which was used to repair things above ground.
As part of their criminal sentence, the cemetery’s former owners were ordered to pay more than $183,000 in restitution to dozens of families. According to court records, $60 has been paid, as the Martins remain in prison.
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https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/children-told-to-pay-to-relocate-parents-remains/
| 2022-07-29T20:39:13Z
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Patient-Focused Health Network, VIPcare, Opens New Primary Care Clinic to Provide Better Health to the Medicare Advantage Community
TAMPA, Fla., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VIPcare, a patient-focused primary care network based in Florida, is excited to announce the opening of their new local clinic in Mt. Dora.
With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community health resulting in a national epidemic of delayed health screenings and worsened chronic conditions, VIPcare has adapted to the risks and has remained committed to delivering the first line of care in communities. In addition, they have successfully and safely maintained continuity of care to their patients with both preventive and routine care.
"It is very exciting being able to open the doors to a new revolutionary healthcare facility that will provide first-class primary care services to the Medicare Advantage community of Mt. Dora," Dr. Boloczko of VIPcare Mt. Dora said. "I'm excited to see new patients and join them on their health care journey to Better Health."
VIPcare uses a model that puts quality time spent between a doctor and patient at the forefront. By spending more time with the physician, VIPcare believes patients will get more thorough diagnoses and treatments, leading to a better quality of life and less time spent in the hospital.
Unlike other healthcare providers, VIPcare encourages patients to see their physicians often where highly specialized care is created just for them and their specific needs.
In efforts to guide patients to Better Health, VIPcare helps to eliminate potential health care burdens during this time of uncertainty by offering services including same-day appointments, transportation assistance to and from clinics, and virtual visits when needed. VIPcare physicians are dedicated to always doing what needs to be done to provide a better experience and the highest quality of care to their patients. They believe in quality, not quantity.
VIPcare primary care physicians walk side-by-side with their patients, providing them with access to comprehensive health care services allowing them to take a proactive role in their own health care journey.
The new VIPcare clinic, which is located at 16860 U.S. 441, is now accepting patients who receive Medicare Advantage plan benefits. Those interested can call the office at 352-717-9017 or visit getvipcare.com to learn more.
Serving communities for more than 15 years, VIPcare operates over 45 clinics throughout Florida. With 65+ providers, VIPcare cares for more than 23,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries utilizing a high-touch population health management approach that prioritizes spending quality time with the physician. By focusing on a senior care model and increasing access to high-quality care, VIPcare's model is at the forefront of the future of healthcare, as opposed to the current system the healthcare organization refers to as "sick care." VIPcare patients are encouraged to see the doctor often instead of only when they are sick, contributing to their success towards patient outcomes.
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/04/18/new-65-primary-care-clinic-mt-dora-raising-standard-healthcare/
| 2022-04-18T18:47:40Z
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